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		<title>Uncle Sam&#8217;s Flying Circus Is Coming To Manila!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This holiday season, head to SMX Convention Center (Halls 1 and 2) for an unforgettable circus experience as Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus comes to Manila for a series of live [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">This holiday season, head to<strong> SMX Convention Center</strong> (Halls 1 and 2) for an unforgettable circus experience as<strong> Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus</strong> comes to <strong>Manila</strong> for a series of live shows.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">From <strong>December 25</strong> to <strong>January 1, 2012</strong>, <strong>Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus</strong> will give Filipino audiences a smorgasbord of holiday cheer as it brings its brand of heart-warming and death-defying spectacles that will surely be a hit among kids and kids-at-heart.<span id="more-13079"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-13081" title="Uncle Sam's Flying Circus in Manila" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/326616_235156419886424_235137426554990_530128_1319344446_o-773x1024.jpg" alt="" width="464" height="614" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the show&#8217;s most breathtaking highlights is the <strong>Double Russian Swing</strong> act, which involves two giant steel swings that allow performers to rock back and forth to create momentum to launch 25-feet in the air. The aerial performers simultaneously whizz past each other while spinning and contorting their bodies. It’s a must-see act requiring extreme precision, timing and courage.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Also included in the show&#8217;s lineup of performers are highly-skilled acrobats who display amazing feats of strength and dexterity. Whether going through intricate ‘acro-balancing’ contortions that seemingly defy gravity, or literally risking life and limb as they breeze through the air with clockwork precision, these daredevils will definitely draw shrieks and gasps of disbelief from a spellbound audience.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, no circus would be complete without the traditional clowns. Wearing their eternal smiles and flamboyant outfits, these ambassadors of good cheer never fail to elicit laughs with their rib-tickling antics, with a good dose of juggling, balancing and acrobatic displays thrown in for good measure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Also known as human pretzels, contortionists never fail to amaze audiences with their amazing feats of flexibility and dexterity. With their uncanny ability to twist and turn their limbs in limitless positions, they oftentimes give the impression that their supple and resilient bodies are made of rubber.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Musical performances also add to the act, including impersonators guaranteed to rouse the crowd with their tribute performances of <strong>Britney Spears</strong> and <strong>Lady Gaga</strong>, featuring the same larger-than-life theatrics, phenomenal costume changes and a bevy of spirited back-up dancers.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-13082" title="athena" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/athena.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="356" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Renowned as one of the world&#8217;s &#8216;quick-change&#8217; artists, <strong>Athena</strong> is currently ranked as the number one Lady Gaga tribute artist in the world.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">An electrifying display of drumming virtuosity and provocative percussion playing is also expected to get the audience in the proper holiday groove.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Uncle Sam&#8217;s Flying Circus</strong> is comprised of a professional cast of fifth and sixth generation circus performers, headed by New Zealand-based promoter and Harris Agency CEO Doug Harris, and show producer Enrique Valencia – himself a versatile and prolific circus performer with several years of professional experience in the global entertainment circuit.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus</strong> is scheduled for a series of matinee shows starting 4:00 p.m. from December 26 to December 30, with evening shows at 7:00 p.m &amp; on December 25 &amp; January 1, there are 2:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m and 8:00 p.m. performances.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus</strong> is presented by <strong>Midas Promotions</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For ticket inquiries, call SM Tickets at 470-22-22, or TicketWorld 891-99-99.</p>
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		<title>Meralco Free New Apps and Website Gets Revamped</title>
		<link>http://www.pinayads.com/2011/10/meralco-free-new-apps-and-website-gets-revamped/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meralco (Manila Electric Company) website has a new look! It&#8217;s more user friendly than before. Now, it has two main sections: FOR CUSTOMERS which provides the answers to customer concerns [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Meralco</strong> (<strong>Manila Electric Company</strong>) website has a new look! It&#8217;s more user friendly than before.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12744" title="Meralco-1024x516" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Meralco-1024x516.jpg" alt="" width="614" height="310" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Now, it has two main sections: FOR CUSTOMERS which provides the answers to customer concerns including electricity consumption, bill-related matters, and new account applications  and THE COMPANY which is the section for corporate reports, business partnerships, stakeholder relations, and investor information.<span id="more-12741"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The site includes a Navigation Bar at the top and Quick Link sidebar at the left side of the page to make browsing easier for techy and not so techy consumers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Now the consumers can easily check their Meralco E-bill and can easily manage their electric bills and energy consumption using <a href="http://www.pinayads.com/2010/12/meralco-appliance-calculator-a-tool-to-manage-consumers-electric-bills-and-energy-consumption/">Meralco Appliance Calculator</a> or AppCal (previously known as <a href="http://www.pinayads.com/2010/12/meralco-appliance-calculator-a-tool-to-manage-consumers-electric-bills-and-energy-consumption/">M.A.C</a>).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Meralco AppCal</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Meralco AppCal was especially designed by Meralco in order to educate and inform consumers how their monthly electric bills are calculated. Through the AppCal, consumers learned how much an electric home appliance cost when used within a certain period of time. Therefore, they learned which appliances they should avoid using too frequently and which appliances does not cost too much and therefore can be used as frequently without the fear of getting an increase in the electric monthly bill.</p>
<p>Consumers can now access the Meralco AppCal anytime and anywhere even without internet connection. Meralco AppCal can be installed on your mobile devices! The <a href="http://www.meralco.com.ph/customer/page-cusCare-toolsCalculator.html">AppCal is available for iOS, Blackberry, and Android devices</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Meralco Office Directory</strong></p>
<p>Meralco also recently launched its latest mobile application for its Meralco Apps line &#8211; the Meralco Office Directory. This is the second Meralco mobile application that has been released for Meralco Apps.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12742" title="oda6" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oda6.png" alt="" width="480" height="360" /></p>
<p>The Meralco Office Directory is a one-stop assistance application that can help Meralco customers contact and locate any Meralco office. It features a complete list of Meralco offices (Business centers, Business center extension office, Auxiliary business centers, and Payment offices) that is categorized according to city or province. The lists also include contact information about each office, complete with location maps for the office’s area.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="http://meralco.com.ph" target="_blank">http://meralco.com.ph</a></p>
<p>Consumers can also reach Meralco by calling 16211, texting 0920-9292824 or 0917-5592824. Or interact with Meralco through Twitter (@meralco), Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/meralco" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/meralco</a>), YouTube (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/meralcoph" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/meralcoph</a>) accounts.</p>
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		<title>Miss Universe 2011 Live on ABS-CBN September 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ABS-CBN, the home of Miss Universe in the Philippines, will air the live coverage of &#8216;Miss Universe 2011′ Pageant on September 13 Tuesday, 9:30 AM with a primetime telecast on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">ABS-CBN, the home of <strong>Miss Universe</strong> in the Philippines, will air the live coverage of &#8216;Miss Universe 2011′ Pageant on September 13 Tuesday, 9:30 AM with a primetime telecast on free-to-air TV the same day on Studio 23 at 9:30 PM.<span id="more-12426"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to a survey conducted by Telemundo, <strong>Shamcey Supsup</strong> leads <strong>Miss Universe 2011</strong> online poll.<br />
1. Miss Philippines, Shamcey Supsup – 2,040,564 votes<br />
2. Miss Venezuela, Vanessa Gonçalves – 1,991,597 votes<br />
3. Miss Mexico, Karín Ontiveros – 1,417,112 votes<br />
4. Miss Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernández – 1,326,510 votes<br />
5. Miss Ecuador, Claudia Schiess – 1,188,738 votes<br />
6. Miss Nicaragua, Adriana Dorn – 1,156,399 votes<br />
7. Miss Puerto Rico, Viviana Ortiz – 1,095,716 votes<br />
8. Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella – 896,648 votes<br />
9. Miss Thailand, Chanyasorn Sakornchan – 585,424 votes<br />
10. Miss Colombia, Catalina Robayo – 236,772 votes</p>
<p>Who will be the next Miss Universe?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Watch Miss Universe live via ABS-CBN !</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tickledcheeks.com/2011/09/miss-universe-2011-can-miss-philippines-shamcey-supsup-win-the-title%E2%80%8E/" target="_blank">Do you think Shamcey Supsup got what it takes to be the Miss Universe 2011?</a><br />
**Miss Universe 2011 Winner Result and updates will be posted here later.</p>
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		<title>With m.globe, no need to spend for a new internet phone.</title>
		<link>http://www.pinayads.com/2011/09/with-m-globe-no-need-to-spend-for-a-new-internet-phone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Globe, being one of the leading telecommunications company here in the country, has once again proved that they’re true to their mission, which is “… to transform and enrich lives [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Globe</strong>, being one of the leading telecommunications company here in the country, has once again proved that they’re true to their mission, which is “… to transform and enrich lives through communications by way of our vision of making great things possible”, through the launching of their latest innovation, the m.Globe, last September 1, 2011 at Ascott Limited (Ayala Center), Makati City. The service launching was attended by several guests including the press and of course, the bloggers!<span id="more-12422"></span></p>
<div style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-12423" title="m.globe" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/m.globe_.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="393" /></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">m.globe is designed to provide all the Globe’s subscribers with the new enhanced mobile internet experience. In order to better promote this new service, Globe has decided to make m.globe available to all their subscribers for FREE! What’s exciting about m.globe is that Globe subscribers can now easily access the web through their cell phones, log on to their favorite sites like, Facebook, e-mail accounts, Twitter and other social networking sites by just using a single platform. Aside from these, subscribers can get updated at all times because of the availability of the ‘News and Entertainment” section of m.globe. Another exciting feature of m.globe is that subscribers can effortlessly register to a wide variety of Globe promos, (like Supersurf, Powersurf) without the need to remember certain keywords.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Features:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>All you need in one place</strong>…<br />
<strong>Keep it balanced!</strong> Check load while you surf!<br />
<strong>Like and be liked</strong>! One-click updates, posts, and a quick view of statuses on FB!<br />
<strong>You’ve got mail!</strong> Receive and send out emails anytime.<br />
<strong>Always in the loop!</strong> Free news feeds from top sites, plus exclusive content!<br />
<strong>Google it!</strong> Direct searching via Google for instant info you need right away.<br />
<strong>More in store!</strong> Watch live UAAP games on mobile. Get movie previews, skeds and reviews. And download free music! It’s all here!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So, what are you waiting for? Be “in” with Globe now, text <strong>M.GLOBE</strong> and send to 2910 to install the m.globe portal on your mobile phone. You can also visit http://m.globe.com.ph on your phone cell phone for more details.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>With m.globe, no need to spend for a new internet phone.</strong></p>
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		<title>Beyond the Box Opens New Apple Premium Reseller Store at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last August 26, 2011, Beyond the Box officially launched its new Apple Premium Reseller store at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay, City. “We’re very excited to open a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last August 26, 2011, <strong>Beyond the Box</strong> officially launched its new <strong>Apple Premium Reseller</strong> store at the <strong>Newport Mall</strong>, <strong>Resorts World Manila</strong>, <strong>Pasay, City</strong>.<span id="more-12313"></span></p>
<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“We’re very excited to open a new <strong>Apple Premium Reseller</strong> store,” said <strong>Gerald C. Senolos</strong>, General Manager for Sales, Marketing and Services of <strong>Beyond the Box</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“Customers can now visit one store to try and purchase the full range of <strong>Apple</strong> products and accessories. We offer amazing personal service for home and business users that includes installation and training.”</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12318" title="ribbon cutting" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ribbon-cutting.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" />  <strong>Kelly Misa</strong> (model/TV host), <strong>Tessa Prieto-Valdes</strong> (fashion designer/columnist), Ms. <strong>Ana</strong> and Mr <strong>Charlie Paw</strong> of <strong>Beyond the Box</strong> for the ribbon cutting. Believe it or not, the priest used an <strong>iPad 2</strong> during the store blessing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The launch was hosted by <strong>Lifestyle Channel</strong>’s VJ <strong>Janeena Chan</strong> and <strong>Philmug</strong> chairman <strong>Elbert Cuenca</strong>.  Press, bloggers and other special guests were treated with free-flowing food and drinks catered by <strong>Caffe Firenzo</strong>.  Other celebrities/models like Sanya Smith and Ornusa Cadness also graced the event.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12319" title="stage" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/stage.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /> There were also live performances to entertain the guests.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As a special treat to guests,<strong> Beyond the Box</strong> raffled off over 100 prizes which includes <strong>Crumpler </strong>bags, <strong>Urbanears </strong>earphones, <a href="http://www.pinayads.com/2011/07/new-experience-of-listening-to-music-with-hed-kandi-pure-kandi-headphones/" target="_blank"><strong>Hedkandi</strong> headphones</a>, <strong>Hisense Bluetooth</strong> headsets, <strong>DiVooom</strong> speakers, <strong>Native Union</strong> accessories, <strong>Western Digital Passport</strong> drives, <strong>Energizer</strong> Energi-To-Go Portable Charger and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12317" title="raffles" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/raffles.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<p>No one left empty-handed, even those who didn&#8217;t won in the raffle left with a souvenir: <a href="http://www.pinayads.com/2011/08/hisense-mini-hb200m-headset/" target="_blank">Hisense Mini HB200M Bluetooth</a> each. It was the grandest launch I&#8217;ve ever attended!</p>
<p>So if you&#8217;re planning to buy either a <strong>Macbook Pro</strong>,<strong> iMAC, Macbook Air</strong>, <strong>Mac mini</strong>, <strong>MAC Pro</strong>, <strong>iPAD</strong>,<strong> iPAD2</strong>, <strong>iPod</strong>, <strong>iPhone</strong> or its accessories, you might want to check out<strong> Beyond the Box</strong> at <strong>Resorts World Manila</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12324" title="DSC_0935" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0935.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Beyond the Box </strong>-<strong> Apple Premium Reseller Store</strong><br />
<strong>Beyond the Box</strong> will open its 2nd store soon at <strong>One Rockwell</strong>, <strong>Rockwell Center</strong>, <strong>Makati City</strong>.</p>
<p>More photos during the Grand Launch</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12320" title="store" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/store.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" />Kelly Misa  and Tessa Prieto at the Beyond the Box: Apple Premium Reseller Store</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12327 aligncenter" title="DSC_0896" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0896.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="399" />Bloggers</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12329 aligncenter" title="DSC_0939" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0939.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="399" />The store was crowded that night since all items were 10% to 20% off.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12331 aligncenter" title="DSC_0943" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0943.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="399" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-12328 aligncenter" title="DSC_0937" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0937.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="399" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12333" title="DSC_0842" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0842.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12316" title="owners" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/owners.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" />Ms. <strong>Ana</strong> and Mr <strong>Charlie Paw</strong></p>
<p>Join their &#8220;<strong>Like the Box</strong>&#8221; movement and win prizes! (Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential, Soundfreaq Sound Step, iPod Touch 32GB and MacBook Pro 13&#8243; 2.3 Ghz!</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Beyond the Box</strong></p>
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<p>“Out of the Box” is an expression that means creative thinking and non-conformity. It is a proclamation that’s often used to denote something unique that brings about positive change. This expression we take into heart, and an “Out of the Box” experience is exactly what we have created.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Beyond the Box</strong> is not your run-off-the-mill <strong>Apple Reseller</strong>. We go beyond the four corners of our walls to provide you with an Apple experience unlike any other; a service that is customer-oriented, and an after sales which is ultimately all about you. Our retail outlets will make sure that what you find inside the box is taken care of even when you are out and about. We believe that those first steps outside the store is where our relationship with you truly grows.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mission:<br />
</strong>To bring out a totally unique, highly conversational, and a crazily creative personal shopping experience for customers who want to cross and run away from the borders of the typical retail environment. We aim to transform relationships with people, revolutionize the value of selling, and immortalize our name in one of the fastest moving industries of the world.</p>
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		<title>Witness Amazing Performance of Cirque du Soleil in Varekai</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The world’s renowned Canada-based circus, the <strong>Cirque du Soleil</strong> (<strong>Circus of the Sun</strong>), has invaded the <strong>Philippines</strong> for another heart stopping and death defying dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment show dubbed as “<strong>Varekai</strong>”. In Romany language of the gypsies (the universal wanderers), <strong>Varekai</strong> means “wherever”.<strong> Circque du Soleil</strong> will be shown in a giant blue and yellow 66 feet and 167 feet in diameter, high tent called<strong> Grand Chapiteau</strong> (Big Top) starting <strong>June 22, 2011</strong> until<strong> July 24, 2011</strong>. The canvas for the tent, and its 11 tunnels, weighs more than 5,227 kilograms. It is entirely climate-controlled and self-powered with generators. It stands at the <strong>Quirino Grandstand</strong> for a wider space and can accommodate more than 2,600 people. The place is not too big yet not too small, seeing the performers and their props far from the stage is not a problem and <a href="http://www.opticsale.com/steiner-binoculars-136-ctg.html">steiner binoculars</a> are not a necessity anymore. =) <span id="more-11812"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11814 aligncenter" title="Varekai In Manila 172" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-172.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Vareka</strong>i is written and directed by <strong>Dominique Champagne</strong> and brought in the <strong>Philippines</strong> by <strong>Hoopla, Inc</strong>. in cooperation with <strong>Manila Hotel </strong>and <strong>Banco De Oro</strong> together with <strong>Sun Life Financial</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11815 aligncenter" title="Varekai In Manila 001" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-001.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Gone are those days where Filipinos have to travel abroad like in Macau, Hong Kong or Singapore just to witness grand productions like <strong>Varekai</strong>. <strong>Circque du Soleil’s Varekai</strong> has been traveling all over the world (North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe) for nine years now. Finally, Varekai reached Asia starting with Taiwan in January and now, they’re here in the Philippines to let the Filipino people and other neighboring countries experience the magical world of “<strong>Varekai</strong>”.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here’s a little background about <strong>Varekai</strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11816" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="Varekai In Manila 030" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-030.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="379" />Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world where something else is possible. A world called<strong> Varekai</strong>. The sky lets go a solitary young man, <strong>Icarus</strong>, and the story of <strong>Varekai</strong> begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to <strong>Varekai</strong>. <strong>Varekai</strong> emerges from an explosive fusion of drama and acrobatics. The impossible becomes possible in stunning displays of skill and power set against innovative music and otherworldly sets, interwoven with vivid choreography that speaks to all in the universal language of movement. The pendulum of time sweeps backward, paying tribute to the ancient and rare circus traditions of Icarian games, water meteors and Georgian dance. <strong>Varekai</strong> then catapults to the future with revolutionary twists on such acts as Russian swings, slippery surface and triple trapeze.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Varekai</strong> is consisted of 13 breathtaking acts and one comedy act, performed by professional artists from all over the world. <strong>Varekai</strong> is composed of 130 people from its casts and crew coming from 25 countries, which are Canada, USA, Russia, Australia, Spain, China, Italy, Ukraine, UK, Brazil, Germany, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, France, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, Hungary, Mexico, New Zealand, Serbia, Sweden and South Africa. The two-hour show are consisted of <strong>Aerial Hoop</strong>, <strong>Aerial Straps</strong>, <strong>Clown Acts</strong>, <strong>The Flight of Icarus</strong>, <strong>The Georgian Dance</strong>, <strong>Hand Balancing on Canes</strong>, <strong>Icarian Games</strong>, &nbsp;<strong>Lightbulb</strong>, <strong>Russian Swings</strong>, <strong>Slippery Surface</strong>,<strong> Solo on Crutches</strong>, <strong>Triple Trapeze</strong> and <strong>Water Meteors</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11823" title="Varekai In Manila 082" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-082.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11820" title="Varekai In Manila 056" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-056.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11817" title="Varekai In Manila 021" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-021.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11818" title="Varekai In Manila 028" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-028.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="398" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11833 aligncenter" title="Varekai" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="308" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Being privileged to be one of the media audiences last night for the advance performance of this once-in-a-lifetime act, I was very lucky to witness the heart stopping stunts that each act delivered. I even screamed for a stunt done during the Russian Swings and mesmerized by the performance of the Aerial Straps. I really can’t believe how these artists can execute those unbelievable stunts that really stretched human imagination. For two hours, I forgot the real world and I felt like I was driven into the mystical world of <strong>Varekai</strong>. Yes, that’s how great the performers are!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11827" title="Varekai In Manila 168" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-168.jpg" alt="" width="285" height="189" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11828" title="Varekai In Manila 171" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Varekai-In-Manila-171.jpg" alt="" width="285" height="189" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I guarantee you, you will be truly awed by their performances and you will consider yourself very lucky to witness this one-of-a-kind, outstanding show. You better see it for yourself. What even made the show exceptional and really world-class is the7-piece band, composed of bandleader/keyboards player, a second keyboard player, drummer, percussionist, bassist, violinist and a wind instruments player, plus 2 singers—one male (The Patriarch) and one female (The Muse), performing live enchanting music during each the acts.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11840" title="singers" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/singers.jpg" alt="" width="602" height="212" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness <strong>Cirque du Soleil</strong> and their <strong>Varekai</strong> performance pass. It’s truly amazing!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tickets are available at www.hoopla.ph or www.cirquedusoleil.com. For inquiries, call 775-0939, 881-0947, 0919-4508125 and 0917-4436463.</p>
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		<title>GlaxoSmithKline&#8217;s Road To Good Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 19:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Health is wealth, they say; but due to the exponential increase of the price of prime commodities, health is becoming less and less prioritized by people, especially, the less fortunate. Even if it is a matter of life and death, people will most certainly go for the cheaper medicines, which the quality is not sure.<span id="more-11521"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>GlaxoSmithKline</strong> (manufacturer of medicines like Calpol and Ventolin), one of the trusted leading pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in the country, believes that every Filipino should have access to quality healthcare in line with its vision to be the leading provider of quality and affordable healthcare solutions to more Filipinos. In support for this vision, last April 27, 2011, we, the blogging community and the traditional media, were invited to  visit the <strong>GSK</strong>’s plant at Cainta, Rizal and attend the GSK&#8217;s Road To Good Health talk.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11681" title="Bloggers/Media at GSK Plant" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC1649.jpg" alt="Bloggers/Media at GSK Plant" width="486" height="323" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Before we had the tour inside the plant, we were requested to leave our stuffs and wear the sanitation suit. This is to make sure that we are sort of sterile when we enter the plant so as not to contaminate the manufacturing process.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11682" title="Bloggers/media wearing sanitation suit" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DSC1318.jpg" alt="Bloggers/media wearing sanitation suit" width="486" height="323" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We were guided to the laboratory where the actual maxing of the chemicals to make certain drugs were done, then we witnessed how Ventolin, an asthma medicine, were packed.  We are also privileged to see several equipments and devices were present inside the manufacturing laboratory as we explore the plant.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11684 aligncenter" title="tour" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tour.jpg" alt="tour" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After the tour, we were lucky to receive free flu vaccination. Then, we traveled to Pinto Gallery in Antipolo for our lunch and for the GSK&#8217;s Road To Good Health talk.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11685" title="food" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/food.jpg" alt="food " width="522" height="347" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The GSK’s Road To Good Health tackled the issues on how health priorities tend to decline due to several factors such as the cost of medicines and/or the influence of other people recommending the consumers to go with the cheaper ones despite the unsure quality. Also, the GSK’s commitment to improve good health of the Filipinos was emphasized.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11687" title="talk" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/talk.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="360" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">PMA (Philippine Medical Association) President, Dr. Oscar Tinio, started the talk regarding the ethical practices, prescription law and the importance of good and quality healthcare, while GSK’s VP for Government and External Affairs, Ms. Daisy Cembrano, discussed how pharmaceutical companies prolong life and pointed out GSK&#8217;s continuous effort in providing Filipinos quality medicines at a cheaper price as compared to other branded drugs available. A DOH Representative was also present during the talk and even presented a video regarding PhilHealth and how it helped millions of Filipino people. To make the event more momentous, the GSK Philippine President and Managing Director Roberto Taboada graced the occasion and talked about the main objective of the company, which is to provide Filipino people high quality medicines at a price affordable to the financially grieving masses.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11688" title="GSK" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GSK.jpg" alt="" width="567" height="201" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The company even bragged about their constant endeavor to maintain high quality but cheaper medicines as part of their social responsibility. They are able to do so because they do their own share of energy conservation, which in turn greatly affects the cost of their operating expenses. According to them, one of their ways of doing so is to utilize natural light, through their Solar Tubes, instead of using numerous lamps or bulbs to light the area during manufacturing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To sum it up, the experience of attending GSK’s Road To Health have awaken my consciousness on new aspects of providing quality health care to every individual. Before, I don’t worry about the cost of the medicines and I don’t try to bother myself with the so-called social responsibility. After the talk, I am determined to be socially responsible, especially with the health aspects, by promoting it (from time to time) in my blogs, so that my readers will also be aware of these issues.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11692" title="The male members of the media suit up" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/The-male-members-of-the-media-suit-up.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="394" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11690" title="Posing like models at Pinto Art Gallery" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Posing-like-models-at-Pinto-Art-Gallery.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="359" /></p>
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		<title>Luneta Celebrates Rizal&#8217;s 150th Birthday with a Fresh Look</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">If someone would ask me if I could name a place that would remind me of my childhood days, my answer would be <strong>Luneta Park</strong>. Like most Filipino families, our family would spend special occasions such as Christmas and New Year at the park. A visit to our grandfather, who at the time lives in nearby Sampaloc Manila, would also mean picnic at the Luneta Park. It seems that a whole day at the Children’s Playground is not enough.<span id="more-11492"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-11524" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="luneta before" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/luneta.jpg" alt="luneta before" width="350" height="350" />The outdoor roller skating rink, the stone lanterns at the <strong>Chinese Garden</strong>, the dancing fountains, the slides at the playground and the stone-paved bridges at the <strong>Japanese Garden</strong> are just some of the wonderful things I remember about <strong>Luneta Park</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Luneta Park</strong> or <strong>Rizal Park</strong>, as it is officially known, is named after our <strong>National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal </strong>as a tribute to his heroism. It was where he was executed by firing squad on December 30, 1896.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But with the advent of malls, a weekend visit to <strong>Luneta Park</strong> has taken a back seat. More and more people are opting to visit the mall with their family instead of a park that has become filthy and unsafe because of neglect.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11526" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" title="IMG_0430" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0430-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="189" />Lately, however, <strong>Luneta Park</strong> has been undergoing major changes. Aside from having police and security officers stationed at key places within the park and nearby premises, the <strong>National Parks Development Committee</strong> (<strong>NPDC</strong>) has installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in their effort to provide added security to those who visit the park. With the help of volunteers and several private organizations and companies, several amenities are being introduced and existing facilities are being developed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All of these are being done in preparation for the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of <strong>Dr. Jose Rizal</strong>. The rehabilitation and the re-opening of the dancing fountain late last year alone has made<strong> Luneta Park</strong> a must visit place for families once again.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11528 aligncenter" title="dancing fountain-luneta" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dancing-fountain-luneta.jpg" alt="" width="469" height="141" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The renovation of the Children’s Playground has made the park more appealing and child-friendly.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-11529 aligncenter" title="playground" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/playground.jpg" alt="" width="485" height="316" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11609" title="Children's Playground" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5718106930_f10aaa39d7.jpg" alt="Children's Playground" width="500" height="335" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>Relief Map</strong> with <strong>Luzviminda Boardwalk</strong>, was also inaugurated last May 20, 2011. Also, NPDC has come up with a new<strong> &#8220;One Stop&#8221; Heritage Trail</strong> around the relief map which serves as an overview of all the historical sites relating to the life of <strong>Dr. Jose Riza</strong>l. All heritage sites will be installed (in 2-D tarp) strategically around the map with illumination. Each will be labeled/captioned containing its historical highlights with relevance to Dr. Jose Rizal.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11610" title="Luzviminda Boardwalk" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Luzviminda-Boardwalk.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="343" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>Noli Me Tangere Gardens</strong>, with the <strong>Heidelberg Fountain</strong> as its centrepiece, will be inaugurated on June 12, 2011. The <strong>Heidelberg </strong>fountain is same fountain from which <strong>Jose Rizal</strong> used to drink from when he was in Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11611" title="noli me tangere" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/noli-me-tangere.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="317" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Stage plays, musical competitions, art and cooking competitions and a musical concert are among the various activities scheduled on June 18-19, 2011 at the <strong>Quirino Grandstand</strong>,<strong> Rizal Park</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11613" title="rizalpark" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/rizalpark.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="228" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On June 17-19, 2011, documentaries and film adaptations of the life and works of <strong>Dr. Jose Rizal </strong>will be shown at the <strong>Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11614" title="Rizal Monument" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0419.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="480" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Immediate plans also include having wi-fi free zones, the renovation of <strong>Rizal</strong> monument, the repair of the park’s underground drainage system and possible underground parking spaces and passages.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With all the changes and improvements that are set to take place at Luneta Park, finding the perfect place for family bonding won’t be a difficult task.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Be part of history. Let&#8217;s show the world our love for our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, by offering flowers on June 19. </strong><a href="http://www.nationalparks.ph/rizal@150-form/use/rizal@150form/form1.html" target="_blank">Register here</a> or call 302-7374.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information, you may check <a href="http://www.nationalparks.ph/" target="_blank">National Parks Development Committee</a> website.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">More photos:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11617" title="IMG_0415" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0415.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="324" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11620" title="IMG_0441" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0441.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="360" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can opt to ride the tram or kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) to tour Luneta</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11619" title="IMG_0439" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0439.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="360" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11623" title="Binhi ng Kalayaan" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Binhi-ng-Kalayaan.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Binhi ng Kalayaan: It&#8217;s an expression of the profound gratitude of this generation for the Filipino men and women who, at the turn of the nineteenth century, fought for the freedom of our country and toiled the fall of a mighty empire.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11618" title="IMG_0435" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0435.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="384" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11621" title="IMG_0443" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0443.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(Left) La Madre Filipina: A relic from pre-war Philippines, this statue was created by master sculptor Martinez.<br />
(Right) Luneta Hotel: the﻿ newly renovated hotel will soon to open</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11624" title="Bloggers at luneta" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/luneta1.jpg" alt="Bloggers at luneta" width="583" height="437" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bloggers in Luneta Park</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I want to thank <a href="http://outoftownblog.com/" target="_blank">Melo Villareal</a> for inviting us and National Parks Development Committee for accommodating us!</p>
<p>To <a href="http://digitista.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ferdie</a>, <a href="http://www.pusangkalye.net/" target="_blank">Anton</a>, and <a href="http://www.thelunchbreakblogger.com/" target="_blank">Jhong</a>, thank you for letting me use your photos.</p>
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		<title>Magnolia Ice Cream Blogger’s Party – What a Perfect Way to Start My Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Magnolia Ice Cream</strong> was just in time for the beginning of summer when they invited us bloggers last Friday, April 1st for a party to introduce their frozen delights. The event was held in the elegant Executive Dining Room of San Miguel Corporation in Ortigas Center.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When I received the invitation, I thought to myself how could I ever say no to Magnolia. Apparently, I grew up eating delectable ice cream from Magnolia. The pinipig crunch was particularly my favorite. My summer is simply incomplete without getting frequent tastes of it. When I said yes to the invitation I knew I was in for some treats and I was right. There were plenty of surprises from the party itself.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Magnolia relaunched 4 frozen delights and introduced its new Spinner during that awesome night.<span id="more-11145"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11146" title="magnolia" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/magnolia.jpg" alt="" width="483" height="414" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The spinner which is an ice cream cone with chocolate ripple topped with nuts that comes in flavors of chocolate and vanilla sold at 20 pesos each, the fun bars which are ice cream sticks dipped on chocolate which comes in a variety of colors depending on their flavors sold for only 10 pesos each, the sweetie bites which are also ice cream on sticks but with special inclusions such as cookies or cheese and that comes in flavors of cookie craze or cheesy bliss sold for only 11 pesos each, my ever favorite pinipig crunch sold for 13 pesos each and lastly, the popsies which are ice lolly ice creams that comes in choco cool flavor or orange hill sold for 10 pesos each.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11149" title="magnolia1" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/magnolia11.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="320" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">We were stuffed after we enjoyed the sumptuous dinner buffer prepared for us before the program even began. We were served with pasta, tacos, taquitos and a lot more. The Velasco Brothers performed for the opening which awakened the excitement and thrill from everybody in the event. My eyes were wide opened as I witnessed their performance live. It was really good to say the least.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11148" title="magnolia" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/magnolia1.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="318" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The party was hosted by Rizza Diaz and after the dance performance of the Velasco Brothers, an introduction to Magnolia was given and then a speech from the General Manager followed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Attending this blogger party is such a fun experience which made me appreciate this brand of ice cream even better. I may be all grown up now but I am still kid at heart when it comes to my favorite – Magnolia Ice Cream.</p>
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		<title>Avida Towers Centera soon to rise in EDSA-Mandaluyong</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aeirin Acosta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avida Land Corp. development is known for good location of its development.  Avida always chooses a place for a young urban dweller who needs to be on both sides of his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Avida Land Corp. development is known for good location of its development.  Avida always chooses a place for a young urban dweller who needs to be on both sides of his personal and professional lives, location is indeed quite everything.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This is why it comes as no surprise that Avida Towers Centera, Avida Land’s latest condominium project that will soon rise in Mandaluyong City, near the bustling Ortigas area, comes highly anticipated.<span id="more-10849"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“Living in a convenient urban location is of prime importance for many young urban professionals.  Centera’s location brings them close to their places of work, schools, churches and hospitals. It is also near main roads and accessible through public transportation along Edsa,” says Avida Head of Residential Buildings Dez Cruz.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The soon-to-rise development is Avida’s entry into what is dubbed as the “Golden Triangle” of the Makati, Manila, and Quezon areas.  It is to be found at the center of everything a dynamic urbanite could wish for—lifestyle areas, dining strips, schools, offices, and businesses.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<div id="attachment_10854" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 490px"><img class="size-full wp-image-10854 " title="Retail Night Shot" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2.jpg" alt="Retail Night Shot" width="480" height="288" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Avida Towers Centera&#39;s unique “in-city” living vision with a two-level retail area houses a wide array of merchants designed to complement the lifestyle of residents and surrounding communities. </p></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The property is managed, secured and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation, renowned for adhering to its strict, high-quality standards. Buyers who intend to lease out their units may avail of Leasing Services as per arrangement with management.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Avida Towers Centera sits on a 1.25 hectares of land near Manila and Pasig. It is bordered to the northeast by Quezon City; to the south by Makati and to the northwest by San Juan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">What makes Avida Towers Centera unique is introduction of an “in-city” living vision with a two-level retail area housing a wide array of merchants designed to complement the lifestyle of residents and surrounding communities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Avida Tower Centera has integrated and built-in these hotspots to the property itself.  For example, Centera residents will have restaurants right at their doorsteps, or a pool bar near their yards. It’s simply the height of convenience to merge the privacy of residential living with amenities that support their dynamic, urban and cosmopolitan lifestyle,” says Cruz.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Lifestyle amenities</strong></p>
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<div id="attachment_10855" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 490px"><img class="size-full wp-image-10855 " title="Amenity Quiet Zone" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/3.jpg" alt="Amenity Quiet Zone" width="480" height="288" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Core @ Centera is where the swimming pools, water sports facilities, outdoor gym equipment and a jogging path will be located.</p></div>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong>Avida Towers Centera’s design incorporates its amenities in one built-in retail-recreation-lifestyle complex divided into several zones. Compared to other condo developments, Avida Towers Centera’s roster of features and amenities provide a unique in-city living experience; they are innovative well-planned, sensible and practical.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Avida Towers Centera’s design incorporates these necessities and amenities in one built-in work-retail-recreation-lifestyle complex divided into several zones. It will feature Shops @ Centera, a two-level lifestyle retail area with coffee shops, restaurants, service shops, and a grocery.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With beautifully landscaped areas for al fresco activities, Shops@Centera is an ideal pit stop for affordable casual dining and convenience retail: the perfect place to hang out at the end of a hard day’s work.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Core @ Centera is where the swimming pools, water sports facilities, outdoor gym equipment and a jogging path will be located; The Hub @ Centera, featuring the clubhouse, pool bar and guest areas; The Serenity Park @ Centera, with a prayer room and meditation area; and The Peak @ Centera, which will feature a roof deck lounge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>A landmark of prestige, privacy, convenience</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Avida Towers Centera—from its distinctive façade to overall structural form&#8211; is destined to be a prestige landmark along Edsa: a tribute to the energy and thrill of urban existence, as expressed through contemporary design with its roof deck lanterns and all-glass walls.</p>
<div id="attachment_10853" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 490px"><img class="size-full wp-image-10853 " title="Man's Eye View Night Shot" src="http://www.pinayads.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="288" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Avida Towers Centera is a tribute to the energy and thrill of urban existence, as expressed through contemporary design with its roof deck lanterns and all-glass walls. </p></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The comfort, privacy and convenience of residents are the priority in all four condominium towers of Avida Towers Centera. To ensure this, the population of residents  per floor is managed and kept within the ideal number. All the residential units are well-illuminated and well-ventilated.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“Avida Towers Centera gives its future residents the lifestyle options that they are looking for.  Here, they can create their own experiences and live the life they want to lead inside their very own community,” adds Cruz.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All these come at reasonable prices that range from P1.6M to P5.7M. Units in Tower One are available for as low as P10,500 a month.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">***<br />
Avida Towers Centera will have its Grand launch in the Megatent along Meralco Ave., Pasig City on March 19, 2011. To know more about the event and the project, you may call 848-5200 or visit www.avidaland.com.</p>
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