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Who Will Be The Happiest Pinoy for 2015?

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 20, 2015

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2015, a nationwide campaign of Cebuana Lhuillier is now currently accepting nominations. This was announced when I attended the Davao roadshow earlier this month. Big prizes are at stake for the winners which will be announced this June. The Happiest Pinoy grand winner gets 1 Million pesos in cash while nine (9) runners-up will get ₱50,000 each. There will also be 2 Special Awards given (chosen from the top 10 finalists): the Happiest Student award and the Happiest Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) award. They will receive 25,000 pesos each. The Search for the Happiest Pinoy looks for these qualities in choosing for the winners/finalists: Positive outlook in life Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges Positive impact in the lives of others This contest aims to remind us the positive values of optimism, resilience, and hope in us Filipinos despite the various life challenges […]

The Dream Shirt: Who Says You Can’t Wear Your Favorite Books?

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 24, 2014

What started out as an idea to create shirts for bookworms, has finally marked its 2.5K followers for The Dream Shirt after a year of operating online. With more and more fangirls and fanboys finding out about the online shop, The Dream Shirt is planning to have its relaunch come 2015, which includes creating a line for locally published books, releasing more collections, and a collaboration giveaway with Fandom Trinkets PH. The Dream Shirt is an online shop that offers made-to-order shirts, with prints that features quotes and designs based on different books. Each design is printed on a cotton shirt in vinyl or via heat transfer. As of today, most of their selections are based from Young Adult novels like John Green’s ‘Looking for Alaska’ and ‘The Fault in Our Stars’. They also print designs based on the popular dystopian novels such as the infamous Hunger Games trilogy and Divergent. […]

RisingStars Philippines: PH’s Newest and Biggest Talent Contest

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 20, 2014

RisingStars Philippines, the country’s newest and biggest talent competition is going around the country to reach out to the entire nation in search for new rising stars. Auditions in Davao city are now ongoing at NCCC Mall and select schools and barangays. RisingStars Philippines and Kapatid Network TV5, in cooperation with Jumpstart Productions, have joined forces to launch a new singing and reality TV talent search that would embark on a nationwide search for the best-of-the-best singing talents all over the Philippines to represent their home city or province. Auditions will kick-off at Davao on November 17 and close on November 30, 2014. Contestants (amateur and professional singers, 13 years old and above) may audition by recording their entries online – using a laptop, PC, or android phones – or at the RisingStars Recording Station, which is akin a modern recording studio facility. The Singing Station/Recording Booth shall be available […]

Domex “Fiesta” Video Brings Awareness for Clean Toilets, Germ-free Communities

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 13, 2014

Imagine this scene typically played out during fiestas: People rushing to the streets, drawn to the sound of a marching band. Everyone is smiling, eager to see the “star” of the celebration. But instead of showing the face of a movie celebrity, a beauty queen or a politician, the video reveals an unlikely, yet welcome sight—a new, clean toilet facility. “Fiesta”, the Domex video is produced by Unilever Philippines. Now up on Youtube, it shows how underprivileged Filipinos welcome the “arrival” of clean toilet facilities in their communities. “The video aims to make people realize the value of a toilet which most of us, unfortunately, take for granted,” said Dennis Chua, Domex Brand Manager. The “Fiesta” video contributes to the efforts of Domex’s One Million Clean Toilets Movement. Each unique view translates into a pledge for the advocacy campaign which collects pledges from households to conscientiously maintain their own hygienic […]

GrabTaxi’s Investment Rises to US$ 90 million in 12 months

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 30, 2014

With Strong Focus on Driver-Passenger Experience GrabTaxi, Southeast Asia’s leading taxi-booking mobile phone app, has completed its Series C round of financing, one of the largest rounds in the history of Southeast Asia. The company has raised a total of approximately US$90 million of venture capitalist funding and loans since within 12 months. The Series C round was led by US-based Tiger Global Management. New investor Hillhouse Capital Management also joined the round with existing investors Vertex Venture Holdings, GGV Capital and Qunar (NASDAQ: QUNR)i. The GrabTaxi mobile app has been downloaded onto more than 2.1 million mobile devices, with more than 400,000 active monthly users in over 17 cities in six countries. Two bookings are made through the GrabTaxi platform every second. GrabTaxi Founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan said, “GrabTaxi has always been selective in choosing our investment partners. As a startup, we value their experience and advice […]

My Skin Origins Kickboxing Jam Fitness Soiree

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 15, 2014

Hey pretty fitness buffs! My Skin Origins (My Skin Essential Philippines) will have its 3rd workout soiree on Thursday, October 16. This is in line with its thrust in promoting beauty, health and wellness. It will happen at the Fit Series Room of Holiday Gym and Spa Davao along F. Torres St. Davao City. It is co-sponsored by Greene Dare. If you want to attend this exciting event, you can get an invite by liking My Skin Origin’s Page: My Skin Essentials, Phils. Just confirm this by sending them a personal message. See you there! 🙂 Read my blogpost on My Skin Origin’s first fitness event <Zumba Party> earlier this year here.

I Heart You 2: The Be Careful With My Heart Anniversary Live on SKYcable PPV

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 23, 2014

Are you a an avid follower of Ser Chief’ (Richard Yap) and Maya’s (Jodi Sta. Maria) love story? If that’s a yes, join them and the entire cast of Be Careful With My Heart as they celebrate the 2nd anniversary of one of the Philippine’s longest-running and no. 1 daytime drama series. Dubbed as “I Heart You 2: The Be Careful With My Heart Anniversary Thanksgiving”, this concert is a special treat to all avid viewers for their overwhelming support for the past two years. This well-loved TV series has consistently become a top-rating hit and part of every Filipino home since it initially aired on July 2012. Until now, this popular romantic comedy continues to touch the hearts of every household as it encourages positive outlook in life, love, and family. The event takes place at the Araneta Coliseum on July 25, 2014, Friday and will air live as it […]

Nippon Paint: Brings Innovative Coating Solutions to the Philippines

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 19, 2014

Lately, Nippon Paint (Caotings) is making rounds around the Philippines to launch its new coating solutions. After its successful launch in Manila to mark its entry into the Philippines architectural coatings segment, it is now developing an expansion of its innovative coating solutions to Davao City. They acknowledge the fact that Davao is fast growing making its construction and real estate industries to be flourishing in this booming city. “We are definitely looking forward to be part of this exciting growth through our extensive range of coating solutions,” said Gladys Goh, Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group. Now, Davaoeños will enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” she added. Nippon Paint’s coating expertise dates back 133 years and today, it is Asia’s leading coatings manufacturer – operating 56 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries throughout Asia, with employee strength […]

My Skin Origins Zumba Party

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 12, 2014

Zumba has become one very popular form of dancercise (coined term for dance and exercise) in the recent years. If you have a love and hate relationship with doing exercise regularly, zumba might just change this. Zumba is a fusion of aerobics and dance routines. Although it is commonly identified with latin dance steps such as samba, salsa, mambo and merengue, Zumba also has hiphop and martial arts movements in it making it really interesting. It is far from being boring and it makes you sweat, you wouldn’t even notice that an hour has passed. (one hour zumba group sessions is offered in most local gyms). I’ve been doing Zumba at least twice a week in the last two years and I can truly say, it gives me a different high. I always look forward to attending Zumba sessions because I’ve gained new friends who never fail to motivate me […]