RUN FOR A SCHOLAR BY AMERICAN CHAMBER FOUNDATION AND CHEVRON

Join the first (1st) AmCham Run for Scholar on May 27, 2012 at the Bonifacio global City. The event will include 3k, 5k and 10k distances. This charity run will benefit the AmCham foundation scholarship program.

The AmCham Foundation and Chevron Phils. Inc. is inviting everyone to join!

It is a friendly race that involves running on a measured course over an established road at 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City. The purpose of the charity run is to raise funds for scholarship programs. The event will include 3K, 5K, and 10K distances.

AmCham member companies who can send many runners will be rewarded. Please be sure that the employees will be properly identified by wearing the company name or logo. This is also open to all individuals or other enthusiasts that may belong to other association or organization. They expect participants to take part for their own enjoyment rather than competition.

They welcome donations of products that we could distribute to the participants. Exposure as a sponsor will be throughout the marketing of the event. For more info on the sponsorship and how to register you can contact Candy Angeles-Gabriel at 834-0184/728-9208 or e-mail at candy@amchamphilippines.com

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Registration Period: April 13 to May 20, 2012

Registration Centers: 

1. AmCham Foundation Office 
2. Chris Sports Branches 

• (Festivall Mall
•  Alabang
•  Glorietta 3
•  Market! Market!
•  SM Megamall
•  SM City Manila 
•  SM North The Annex

Assembly Time: 5:00am at 9th Ave. cor 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines

Click here to download a copy of the REGISTRATION FORM

Click here to download a copy of the GROUP REGISTRATION SHEET

Join the 2012 Run United 2

Hey, Mom! Bring your family to 2012 Run United 2!

Unilab ActiveHealth invites moms and their families to take part in advocating an active and healthy lifestyle by joining the second leg of the 2012 Run United on June 17, 2012 at Mall of Asia.


Choose from any of the race categories and challenge each other to see how fast you can go.

 

You can register your kids, aged 5 to 12 years old, in the Ceelin 500-meter dash, a perfect way to jumpstart their journey to fitness. You, your husband and older children can join the other race categories: 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km.

 

Registered participants of 500-meter dash, 3km, 5km, and 10km will receive their singlet upon registration. The Active Health race belt bag, bib with timing chip, and Riovana 10% discount stub can be claimed during the 1st ever Run United race expo scheduled on June 13-16, 2012 at BGC Grounds near Mercato from 12nn to 8pm.


The participants of the 21k category will have a different singlet color design which makes the runners extra special, aside from the freebies that they will get during the race expo in BGC and the 2nd piece of the collectible medal and finisher shirt. A personalized RunRio Timing Card will be exclusively given to them they just need to present their old IPICO timing chip during the registration to get the replacement.

 

21km runners will also get to enjoy running the Bonifacio Global City to Mall of Asia race route, giving them a chance to improve their PR for Run United 1. Shuttle service will be provided from MOA as pick-up point for 21km runners.


“Active Health delivers Unilab’s vision of providing active health solutions for Filipino families,” Unilab Active Health Head Alex Panlilio said. “We encourage families to start or continue leading active lives through our events like Run United.


Active Health Sport Events Executive Lester Castillo said, “As we have always done in the past, we continuously improve Run United series to give runners a better experience and encourage them to keep running. Through our partnership with Coach Rio dela Cruz, Run United has become one, if not the best, running event in the country.”


As a testament to the level of commitment that Active Health brings to the runners, it has brought in the Team Bike Boutique, the official merchandise partner of Ironman races worldwide, to organize the Run United Race Expo happening on June 13-16, 2012 at the BGC Grounds near Mercato. 


The race expo completes the active health experience by gathering runners, sports enthusiasts and their families in this four-day event. Runners can hang out with their friends while checking out the coolest and latest sports apparel. Fitness and athletic brands also present their latest products and services, including gadgets, running gear, among others. 


Coach Rio dela Cruz said the race expo brings Run United to a whole new level. “Major international marathons like the ING New York Marathon and Chicago Marathon hold their own expos days before the event. Together with UNILAB Active Health, we look at some of the best practices from international races, and apply them to the Run United Series to further enhance the race experience of the Filipino running community.”

 

Registration for 2012 Run United 2 is ongoing at the following stores

• Riovana at Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, Quezon City
• Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City and SM North The Block, Quezon City

For online registration, check details at www.unilabactivehealth.com or www.runrio.com. Registration is until June 3, 2012 on a first come first serve basis.

2012 Run United 2 is for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga and Children’s Hour. For more inquiries, check out www.unilabactivehealth.com and www.facebook.com/unilabactivehealth.

CEBU PACIFIC DEALS UNTIL MAY 10, 2012

Cebu Pacific

Sale Period: Up to May 10, 2012

Details

• Quoted fares are one-way and have limited availability.
• Fare exclusive of government fees and taxes.
• International fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges.
• Fares are non-refundable.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.

Domestic Flights	Go Lite Fare
Manila to Coron (Busuanga), Kalibo, Naga, Puerto Princesa or Tagbilaran	P488
Cebu to Puerto Princesa or Siargao	P488
Manila or Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan)	P688
Travel Period: July 1 to September 30, 2012
International Flights	Go Lite Fare
Manila to Xiamen NEW!	P888
Manila to Guangzhou, Hong Kong or Macau	P1,088
Manila to Taipei	P1,288
Manila to Beijing, Osaka or Shanghai	P2,488
Travel Period: July 1 to September 30, 2012

Click here to book Cebu Pacific now!

NO MORE LINING UP TO PAY TERMINAL FEES AT THE AIRPORT

Good News to all airline passengers! Starting August, 2012, passengers will no longer endure the long queue at the airport to pay terminal fees.  That's because starting August, all airport terminal fees will be charged already when you  book your domestic flights as agreed upon by the government and airline companies.

This means that senior citizens, overseas Filipino workers, and others who are exempted from paying the terminal fees will have to comply with the new system and pay the terminal fees in their plane ticket then get a refund later.

Instead of having all passengers line up to pay terminal fees, only those who are entitled to refund will line up for their reimbursements.

MY TAKE ON RAMON "MON" TULFO VS. RAYMART SANTIAGO AND CLAUDINE BARRETO KUYOG INCIDENT AT NAIA 3

Gumanti lang daw si Raymart Santiago after di umano una siyang sinuntok ni Ramon "Mon" Tulfo at sinipa ang kanyang asawang si Claudine Barreto. Mali na nga po si Ramon "Mon" Tulfo sa pagsipa kay Claudine bakit po kailangan po na kuyogin ninyo yung pobreng matanda. Tsk! Wala po akong kinikilingan pero po kung mangyari yan sa Tatay ko o Lolo ko, aba magtago ka na talaga hindi ako papayag na ganunin mo lang ang Tatay o Lolo ko. Pero syempre emosyonal na rin si Raymart dahil sinipa nga daw di umano ni Ramon "Mon" Tulfo si Claudine na isang babae, pwede rin naman po na hindi ninyo gantihan yun matanda idemanda ninyo ng Violence against Women and Children. Ako personally ayaw ko ng violence and I believe you could not justify a wrong with another wrong.

This is my own opinion at sana po hindi ninyo masamain. Claudine Barreto-Santiago and Raymart Santiago, both of you are public figures/ celebrities in a public place. If I were the one who witnessed your outbursts at NAIA3 Claudine Barreto-Santiago, I'll take not only photos but videos to document the entire incident.

I would not surrender my phone too because it is my personal property. Why would I surrender my iphone 4s for example? Ano siya hilo???? Eh Php 38,500 kaya yan. Bakit ko ibibigay?

Igalang po natin ang mga nakakatanda sa atin. Hindi ko po sinasabi na pilitin ninyo ang sarili ninyo na irespeto sila pero sana po kaunting empathy naman po paano po kung Tatay o Lolo ninyo yan? Sa mga kalalakihan, matuto din po kayong igalang ang mga babae huwag po kayong mananakit o mang tadyak ng babae please.

Sorry if my opinion is different from yours. But I still hope that the parties involved will forgive one another and move on.

RAMON"MON" TULFO FILED CHARGES AGAINST RAYMART SANTIAGO, CLAUDINE BARRETO ET AL.

Based on the LIVE INTERVIEW OF RAMON"MON" TULFO in Channel 5:

Veteran Journalist and broadcaster Ramon " Mon" Tulfo said that he filed charges of grave coercion and physical injury against Raymart Santiago, wife Claudine Baretto, et al, before at the Pasay City Prosecutor's office after getting involved in an brawl at the NAIA Terminal 3 yesterday, May 6, 2012.

Ramon " Mon" Tulfo said he initially does not want to file a complaint against the Santiago's but changed his mind after an alleged further verbal abuse from Claudine Barreto at the police headquarters following the altercation in NAIA 3.

Ramon " Mon" Tulfo's left and right temples as well as his right jaw are still swollen. He is also complaining of pain in his neck. Tulfo maintained he was the victim in the incident. 

The journalist said he only wanted to document and take a picture of Claudine Barreto's alleged outburst at a Cebu Pacific Airline representative after the arrival of their luggage got delayed.

He filed a case of grave coercion against actor Raymart Santiago after the latter allegedly tried to take his cellphone camera from him.

Ramon " Mon" Tulfo also filed charges of physical injuries against spouses Raymart and Claudine Baretto-Santiago, their companion Eduardo Atilano, and several other John and Jane Does. 

He said airport security is also culpable because he sustained further injuries when they physically subdued him.

FREE RIDES,SKATES, GAMES AT VISUAL MUSIC CARNIVAL

Are you aware that according to statistics there are around four (4) million deaf people in the Philippines alone? And only around one hundred cast their votes during the last election? I hope the government supports them in their quest for public Video Relay Service (VRS)  to be provided in public areas. NOT everyone is aware of the plight of our comrades in the deaf community. I believe that our brothers and sisters who are deaf should have equal chances with everyone and a public Video Relay Service (VRS) will help them a lot.

Do you have Php 150 to spare? I am knocking on your heart please. Yes, I am calling on everyone, please support a carnival-themed fundraising event for the deaf come May 12, 2012 entitled Visual Music Carnival (VMC).  It will be an exciting event packed with fun-filled activities and performances bundled together with the most awesome rock bands in the Philippine music industry. Ms. Bernadette Herrera and her Bagong Henerasyon campaign support this event. This is a truly remarkable endeavor for our hearing and speaking impaired friends.

This charity event will help the Telecommunication Service Network for the Deaf (TSND) Inc., to raise funds to buy at least 5 (five) units of Video Relay Service (VRS) that will help deaf people here in the Philippines.  

ABOUT VISUAL MUSIC CARNIVAL


The Visual Music Carnival is a celebration of music, visual arts and extreme sports with a direct cause. It is a fundraising event aimed to provide support to the projects of the Telecommunication Service Network for the Deaf (TSND) Incorporated. Part of the goal is to support the TSND’s public VRS station installation project in communities with a high volume of hearing impaired residents. This will be held annually in venues such as stadiums or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected.

ABOUT VIDEO RELAY SERVICE


Video Relay Service is an internet powered service that helps deaf people call anywhere and anytime hassle free. A VRS booth comes with a V-Pad.

A V-pad is a touch screen videophone with a camera; it will be bolted in to a wall just like public pay phones. Where in there will be a sign language interpreter on standby during service hours.

To simplify, it’s a videophone with a built-in interpreter that will make the calls for the deaf caller.

Telecommunication Service Network for the Deaf (TSND) Inc., plans on installing these Public VRS stations in different public and private schools within Metro Manila with the most number of deaf students such as:

• Philippine School for the Deaf
• Lagro High School
• Miriam College-Southeast Asian Institute for the Deaf
• De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
• and a whole lot more.

What:    Visual Music Carnival (VMC)

When:   May 12, 2012 from 12NN to 12MN

Where:  Amoranto Stadium grounds in Quezon City

Tickets are being distributed through SM Tickets and can be purchased for only PHP150 with tons of freebies such as rides, game tokens and skate plays. Activities such as jumpers, outdoor rides and carnival games and other thrilling activities, mind blowing games, band performance, battle of the bands, photo booths, skateboard exhibition demonstrations, playgrounds, cosplay competition.

For more information, please visit www.vmcarnival.com

For contest and exhibitor inquiries, please contact: vmcarnival@gmail.com

For battle of the bands inquiries, please contact: royalteatime@gmail.com

For cosplay contest inquiries, please contact: cosplay@animealliance.asia

For media and other inquiries, please contact:

Futomi Nomura AAP-VMC Team Lead M: +63 9064052235 E: futomi.nomura@animealliance.asia	Tessa Villareal Anime Alliance Marketing Specialist M: +63 9277158160 E: tessa.villareal@animealliance.asia
Katherine Barrameda Anime Alliance Coordinating Manager M: +63 9261530548 E: kat.barrameda@animealliance.asia	Patrick Alvin Cham Anime Alliance Marketing Specialist M: +63 9165512650 E: patrick.cham@animealliance.asia
David Michael Ramas Anime Alliance Operating Manager M: +1 9083422948 E: michael.ramas@animealliance.asia	Katt Taylor Event Organizer – Visual Music Carnival M: +63 949678736 E: vmcarnival@gmail.com

Chef Hasset Go Bloggers Night

My brother and I were invited by Mark to Chef Hasset Go bloggers night at Il Mercanti last May 5, 2012. We were early for the event so we registered first before we took our seats. The program started with a welcome Remarks by Il Mercanti Marketing Manager Ms. Analou De Castro.

 

INTERMISSION BY BOYZ NEXT DOOR

LIVE DEMO - CHEF NANDO'S PAELLA (LOS HERMANOS) I so love his paella. I could taste the safron. So yummy!

With fellow blogger survivor Ms. Myrna and our new friend Chef.

CHEF HASSET GO is only 25 years old. He is a product of Heny Sison Culinary School. He owns MedChef Homemade Cakes and Pastries, Co-owner of Desserts Strip of Chef Maribel in Cagayan De Oro, Chef Instructor of Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro, One of the chefs behind Chefs and Foodservice Community of the Philippines, Global Excellence and People's Choice Awardee as an Outstanding Young Chef by Asia Pacific Awards

Chef Hasset Go Bloggers Night: The Il Mercanti Experience was very successful indeed.

Chef Hasset Go Bloggers Night: The Il Mercanti Experience is a project of http://www.mediactiv8.com/" target="_blank">Mediactiv8 Communications as part of the completion of Module 3 requirement at the http://www.digientrepreneur.com/" target="_blank">Ateneo-DigitalFilipino Certified Blog and Social Media Entrepreneur Program. This event was fully supported by http://www.chefhassetgo.com/" target="_blank">Chef Hasset Go of http://medchef.com.ph/" target="_blank">MedChefb>, http://www.digitalfilipino.com/" target="_blank">DigitalFilipino.com, http://www.ilmercanti.com/" target="_blank">Il Mercanti Food Bazaar and concessionaires, http://www.ceresjuices.com/" target="_blank">Federated Distributors, http://kingsue.com/" target="_blank">King Sue, http://www.themayakitchen.com/" target="_blank">The Maya Kitchen, http://www.puratos.com.ph/" target="_blank">Puratosb>, http://proworld-cic.com/" target="_blank">Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro, http://www.chefsgarb.com.ph/" target="_blank">Chef's Garb, http://www.theblounge.net/" target="_blank">The Blounge, Mr. Jayson Carlos ofhttp://www.naturespridephil.com/" target="_blank"> GUC, Mr. Jayson and Jamie Sy, Mr. Bert Sy, Mr. Eduardo Nabong of http://www.npsrealty.com.ph/about-philippine-real-estate-broker" target="_blank">Nabong Property Specialist and Mr. Gary Alan of Gary Alan Media.