PMAP: 49TH Annual Cebu Conference

The 49TH Annual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will be held on September 12 to 14, 2012 at the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City. With the theme, REVOLUTIONIZING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT! GREAT MINDS, BOLD CHANGES, UNPARALLELED RESULTS.

This year’s Conference reflects the wave of revolutions on the political front and how businesses and organizations share the same challenge of not only changing our leaders but also changing the way we lead people. As people managers, we say that a change of men is no longer enough. What we need is a change IN men!                                      The first two days of the Conference will feature plenary sessions with CEO’s and thought leaders who will tackle the changing business environment and discuss the strategic role of HR in leading and executing HR programs to transform and support business goals. The focus areas of these sessions are; “Deepening Leadership Bench”, “Driving Innovation”, and “Accelerating Talent Development”.

The third day of the Conference will feature breakout sessions and workshops with topics on Talent Acquisition; Organizational Change, People Productivity and People Engagement. There will also be a SITE BEST PRACTICE TOUR that will showcase best practices of four companies based in Cebu City. Delegates will also be able to actively participate in creating and managing their own agenda around the central theme of the Conference through OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY.

For registration and other inquiries, please call PMAP at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph. You can also visit www.pmap.org.ph and follow their Facebook fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/PMAP1956 for updates for upcoming events and other activities.

SM CITY FAIRVIEW: Lookbook Fashion Show

Each year, SM City Fairview holds a fashion show that aims to promote mall’s fashion retail stores and to brand SM City Fairview as a fashion haven of the North East Metro in the long term. 

For this year, SM City Fairview will be taking it a notch higher by staging again a major fashion show to be dubbed as “Lookbook” on August 24, 2012, 6pm at the Annex Atrium, SM City Fairview. 
 
The “Lookbook” Fashion Event will revolve around fashion trends of the season in diverse styles, statements and inspirations. The over-all concept is hinged towards digital and new media such as Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress, Twitter, etc. which are all meant to be shared.
Why Look Book?
 
In these times when a day is not complete without checking on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, communication is everything. And everything is about SHARING.
 
Thus, even the fashion world has embraced this contemporary platform to connect to a wider and younger market - a new accessory for one’s BFF is bought after seeing a stylista’s fashion blog, a pair of shoes is ordered online after being inspired from a model’s tweet.
 
So a fashion trend is not complete when it does not exist in the realm of social media. A simple outfit becomes a fashion ensemble when one shares it online and gains positive comments.
 
A personal style can be transformed into an online fashion diary and when it creates hype, it becomes a FASHION STATEMENT.
 
LOOKBOOK; or the online fashion diary is inherently meant to be shared. And the brands featured in one’s Lookbook are the brands that one has chosen to embrace. And by sharing, we let others understand and eventually embrace our brand. 
 
The Biggest Fashion Event Yet
 
With the help of the finest production crew, stylists and the top models of the country today, it aims to be the biggest fashion event of SM City Fairview to date.
 
The show will feature SM City Fairview’s mix of foreign and local brands and their newest collections such as:

•  Celine (CLN)
•  Charlie
•  Elle Girl
•  Folded & Hung
•  Mags
•  Oxygen
•  Penshoppe
•  Plains and Prints
•  Regatta
•  Sanuk
•  Scoop Project
•  Sketchers
•  Tomato
•  Una Rosa
•  SM Accessories
•  SM Men’s Fashion – Just Delivered Jeans.

With this good line-up, the event will be sliced into different segments that will echo fun, young and vibrant tones. These are Fashionably Chic, Prep For School, National Party Day and Casual Craze 
 
To jazz-up each of the collection, Philippine Fashion Week Designer and stylist of the stars- Jot Losa will take part in the fashion show as he is tasked to do the styling. 
 
SM City Fairview just keeps in getting better and bigger with a wide array of fashion brands making it a perfect spot for the North Metro’s fashionable people.

IL TERRAZO VIP TICKETS GIVEAWAY

IL TERRAZO VIP TICKETS GIVEAWAY

Party, Party!

To All Party Boys and Girls:

What: Party with us @Il Terrazzo with Gino Quillamor of RX, DJ CALLUM DAVID & DJ EURIC LUMANOG as we LAUNCH and present the newest lifestyle hub in QC, IL TERRAZZO

When: August 24, 2012

Where: IGNITE @IL TERRAZO

IGNITE @IL TERRAZO, a fiery display that will ignite your senses. We will be giving away 5 VIP tickets to this event!

*Free-Flowing Drinks
*Lots of prizes from our tenants
*great music from our guest DJ's and live performers!!
*Media/Bloggers launch

Mechanics:

1. Like Il Terrazzo on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/IlTerrazzo) and on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Il_terrazzo)

2. Like and follow my blog

3. (on Facebook) Post the photo and caption "IGNITE @Il Terrazzo (http://www.facebook.com/IlTerrazzo) and Party with DJ CALLUM DAVID, DJ EURIC LUMANOG and GINO QUILLAMOR OF RX as we launch the newest lifestyle hub in the Metro!"

4. (on Twitter) Tweet "IGNITE @Il_Terrazzo and Party with @callumdavid1, @djeuric and @ginoboi as we launch the newest lifestyle hub in the Metro!"

5. Random winner will be chosen FRIDAY MORNING!

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KADAYAWAN SA DABAW HOTEL DEALS FROM AGODA

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW HOTEL DEALS FROM AGODA

Hooray!  Good News to travelers! Agoda.com -The preferred booking magnate of Filipinos offers Kadayawan Hotel Deals in Davao City to encourages more Pinoys and international travelers to experience Davao’s brightest festival.
 
Agoda.com is Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced a selection of deals on hotels in Davao for the Philippines' Kadayawan Festival.

From now until the end of September, Kadayawan Festival brings a slew of vibrant cultural events to the city of Davao, and with it a unique opportunity for travelers to delve into ethnic Filipino culture and tradition. With origins as a harvest festival held by the indigenous tribes of the Davao province, Kadayawan began as a form of thanksgiving and is today the largest festival in the southern Philippines.

Unifying the different ethnicities of the Mount Apo region, the theme of Kadayawan 2012 is "Ten Tribes, One Vibe". Festivities include cultural performances, handicraft displays and stalls, live music concerts with traditional local street foods, arts and artifacts exhibitions, colorful parades, trade expos, sports events and more.

Aside from the myriad scheduled events of Kadayawan, Davao is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Adventure seekers can head to the hiking trails of Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak at nearly 3,000 meters. There are trails for all levels of fitness in the surrounding national parkland, and several that lead to the summit, where experienced trekkers can view Mount Apo's crater lake.

Vacationers looking for a more relaxed experience can head to Eden Nature Park or simply enjoy stunning regional panoramas from the high altitude restaurants and viewpoints of Jack's Ridge. For an exciting day out with the family, there's a crocodile breeding center not far from the city center, complete with animal enclosures and a butterfly park. A Philippine Eagle Center is also a great educational trip for all ages, housing this endangered species as well as other animals and raptors.

For an urban Davao experience, visitors will find plenty to do in Davao city. Historic architecture, cathedrals, Buddhist temples, and the People's Park give travelers a variety of different cultural aspects to explore. There is also a generous selection of modern malls in Davao, for those who can't pass up the possibility of finding a local sale.

To see Davao during one of its most exciting times, make the most of Agoda.com's low rates by clicking to www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/davao.html or checking out a selection of the best deals on offer below. Agoda.com Kadayawan SALE: Davao hotel deals!
 
Pearl Farm Beach Resort – up to 25% discount!
From USD 99 (PhP 4,191.66) per night. 
 
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao – up to 10% discount!
From USD 69 (PhP 2,921.46) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights. 
 
Marco Polo Davao Hotel – 12% discount!
From USD 95 (PhP 4,022.30) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights. 
 
Apo View Hotel – 20% discount
From USD 64 (PhP 2,709.76) per night. Must book at least 7 nights in advance. 
 
Hof Gorei Beach Resort – Pay 2, Stay 3!
From USD 47 (PhP 1,989.98) per night. 
 
The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases - Up to 46% discount!
From USD 53 (PhP 2,244.02) per night. 
 
Casa Leticia Business Inn – up to 50% off!
From USD 28 (PhP 1,185.52) per night. 
 
North Zen Hotel – up to 50% off!
From USD 26 (PhP 1,100.84) per night.
 
The Royal Mandaya Hotel - 40% discount!
From USD 55 (PhP 2,328.70) per night. 
 
Courtview Inn – 15% discount!
From USD 37 (PhP 1,566.58) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights. 
 
Wondering what Agoda is? Wonder no more!

About Agoda Company Pte Ltd:
 
Agoda Company Pte Ltd (agoda.com) is a leading Asia-based, online hotel reservations company, which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices. Agoda.com is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN). Agoda.com's network includes more than 180,000 hotels worldwide. The multinational staff of more than 1,000 professionals, located throughout the world, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers.

In addition, agoda.com customers participate in the agoda.com Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the agoda.com Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at thousands of hotels around the globe, at any time. A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), agoda.com's aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.

OPERATION SMILE PHILIPPINES: Giving the Gift of Smile One Child at a Time

OPERATION SMILE PHILIPPINES: Giving the Gift of Smile One Child at a Time

Do you happen to know anyone with BINGOT or NGONGO from this places: 

• Cavite
• Batangas
• Mindoro 
• Laguna

Help them get the chance to have a FREE reconstructive surgery through Operation Smile Philippines. 

Please text the following to 0905-558-0206:

•  Patient's name
•  Age
•  Birthday 
•  Complete Address 

Registration are ongoing in DLSU Medical Center in Dasmarinas, Cavite. 

Kindly Repost this on your social networks, so we can help more people. God bless your heart,

JESSE ROBREDO: Funeral Arrangements and Burial of Sec. Robredo

Bulletin No. 1 (Aug. 21) on Funeral Arrangements and Burial of Sec. Robredo

I. Schedule of public viewing of the remains of Secretary Robredo in Naga City

As Secretary of Communications Ramon A. Carandang announced in Naga City today, the following is the schedule for the public viewing of the remains of the late Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, Jesse M. Robredo:

August 21, 2012, Tuesday
11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. – The remains of Secretary Robredo will be moved from Funeraria Imperial to the Archbishop’s Palace, Naga City, at around 11 p.m.

August 22, 2012, Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Mass
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – wake
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Mass
6:00 p.m. onwards – wake

August 23, 2012, Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Mass
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – wake
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Mass
6:00 p.m. onwards – wake

August 24, 2012, Friday
9:00 a.m. – Remains to be transported from Naga City to Malacañan Palace.

*Note: The wake is open to the public

II. Masses to be held in Metro Manila

The following is the tentative schedule of Masses to be held in honor of Secretary Robredo:

Philippine National Police Chapel, Camp Crame
6:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m., daily

National Police Commission Office, Makati
9:00 a.m., Wednesday

Department of the Interior and Local Government Central Office
8:00 a.m., Wednesday
12:00 nn, Thursday to Friday
Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Offices
Starts tomorrow morning; exact schedules to be published tomorrow

III. National Flags will be flown at half-mast for six days starting tomorrow (Aug. 22)

In accordance with law, the President signed Proclamation No. 460, s. 2012, today, commencing the Days of National Mourning that will continue until the date of Secretary Robredo’s interment.

The proclamation also states that “for a period of six (6) days, the national flag shall be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset in all government buildings and installations in the Philippines and in our posts abroad.”

Today, the City of Naga, Malacañan Palace, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, its attached agencies, and the Philippine National Police have lowered the national flag to half-mast.

However, in accordance with law, the six days that the national flag will be flown at half-mast nationwide begins tomorrow, August 22, 2012, as the proclamation was signed after sunset of August 21, 2012. All government offices are enjoined to comply. — Committee on Funeral Arrangements, Malacañang

EXCLUSIVE UNDERWATER VIDEO OF THE ILL-FATED PIPER SENECA PLANE

EXCLUSIVE UNDERWATER VIDEO OF THE ILL-FATED PIPER SENECA PLANE

Video: Gma7

Jesse Robredo is Now Back Home in Naga

Secretary Jesse Robredo is Now Back Home in Naga.

We fondly call him Mayor Jess. He will be forever be our Mayor Jess. The Honest, most accessible person, humble and kind. Always smiling, always in purontong shorts and slippers.

Yes, before Robredo became chief of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), he was mayor of Naga City.

When he was the mayor, Naga city was free of “jueteng,” ( illegal numbers game).During his term as mayor bars, nightclubs and prostitution joints were not allowed to operate in the city, prompting ribbings from some of his kumpare that he was a “killjoy.”

He made Naga City a " Maogmang Lugar". He is our hero. An exemplary good public servant.

Robredo is a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Mayor Jess Robredo is also a Dangal ng Bayan awardee. Dangal ng Bayan is the highest award the government gives to government officials or employees for exemplary public service.

He is also a TOYM awardee.

Among all the Cabinet members, Robredo is the most accessible. He always returns calls, pm, fb message and is always available for interviews with the media.

He also immediately acts on complaints from the public. He is one the finest servant-leaders. A life well lived and a job well done. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We share their loss and grief.

Robredo’s body has been placed in a metal coffin and television reports said that it will be brought to the Archbishop’s Palace where a public viewing is expected to start at 5 p.m.

Photo from Rappler