DISNEY'S “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE:" “When Others Fly Out, Heroes Fly In"

DISNEY'S “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE” UNVEILS NEW POSTERS

The teaser posters for Disney's 3D animated comedy-adventure “Planes: Fires & Rescue” have just been launched online. Both one-sheets carry the tagline, “When Others Fly Out, Heroes Fly In.”
The sequel to last year's box-office hit “Planes” (grossing more than $200 million worldwide), “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.

When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Opening across the Philippines on August 20, 2014, “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Alaska Shares the Journey of Growing Up with Royal FrieslandCampina

The Alaska Milk Corporation has partnered  with Royal FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s leading dairy companies to come up with milk formula for 3 years old onwards, Friso  4 is specially

 formulated for your growing child. It contains nutrients to support the child’s physical and mental development, that include Prebiotic and Probiotics, DHA, AA, Vitamin D, Calcium, Zinc and Selenium,  all the vitamins needed for those formatted years.

Royal FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s leading dairy companies ventured into producing quality milk that aids not only in digestion but helps children absorb necessary nutrients for growing up and becoming strong inside and out. Through extensive research and innovations in milk

production, Royal FrieslandCampina has endeavoured to ensure that it produces milk that will provide premium nutrition for infants an young children. 

Royal FrieslandCampina’s milk production begins with liquid raw materials, as fresh as possible, which go directly into processing. This technique allows the final product to be subjected to less heat treatment, thereby preserving more of the native state of proteins.  This leads to less protein denaturation and glycation. Low levels of glycation mean less digestive issues for babies.

Present during the Friso launched partnership with Alaska Milk Corporation at Solaire Resort are Tiffany Anne Santuyo, Registered nutritionist/Dietitian/Nutrition Consultant of Alaska Milk Corporation and from the FreislandCampina Dairy Foods, Dr. Henkjan Verkade, Prof. of Pedriatics University of Groningen, University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands/Consultant, and Dr. Anne Schaafsma, Senior Scientist Nutrition, Global Nutrition Development team of FreislandCampina Innovations International.

A premium global brand which has been in the business for over 130 years, Royal FrieslandCampina and its products have made its presence strongly felt in more than 100 countries worldwide.  Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) a leading Filipino milk company which has established its brand leadership for 40 years in the country, is proud to merged with Royal FrieslandCampina.

With stringent quality control, and its solid focus on promoting innovation, Alaska Milk Corporation and Royal FrieslandCampina are committed to deliver products which promote proper digestion and

absorption that will help infants and young children grow healthy inside and out.

Friso Four and Frisomum is available in leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.

NudeAudio launches first Bluetooth/Apple Lightning speaker designed for the home

After becoming one of the most preferred portable Bluetooth speaker brands, NudeAudio is proudly launched its very first home speaker - Studio 5.

Breaking the mold of traditional speaker design, the iconic looking, asymmetric speaker features both Bluetooth and an Apple Lightning connector, making it compatible with all smartphones and tablets. The home speakerhouses a powerful 2.1 system capable of delivering rich, crisp, high fidelity sound.

Tom Old Co-Founder enthused “Studio 5 is very different from other home speakers in the market. We’ve really spent time considering how and where the speaker is going to be used. People don’t just want a speaker to sound good, they’re asking for a speaker that complements the aesthetics of their home interior too. Gone are the days of design-conscious consumers accepting a black plastic box into their home.”

Studio 5 has been designed to complement a chic, contemporary home interior. Real metal elements accompany fabric and soft touch paint on the asymmetric housing; creating a refined, yetbold form. The play-control buttons are subtly hidden in the circular dock-plate and the iPad support is made of transparent polycarbonate.

While the color pallet is quiet, the acoustics are anything but. The 3-inch subwoofer and two high-fidelity neodymium-drivers work in perfect harmony to deliver a high-resolution sound that stretches from 70Hz ~ 18kHz. Three pre-set bass settings allow users to beef up or down the speaker according to the genre of music and personal taste.

The speaker provides a variety of connection options. For the latest iPhone and iPad variants, you can play and charge with an Apple Lightning connector. Along with aux-in, the speaker also features a CSR Bluetooth chipset, which provides a quick and reliable Bluetooth connection. Impressively, Dual-pairing over Bluetooth is possible enabling two devices to be connected at the same time - music can then be switched between devices by simply pressing pause and play.

For the technically savvy, NudeAudio has also included AptX (Advanced Digital Signal Processing) coding technology. When using the NudeAudio Studio 5 with other AptX compatible devices (e.g. any Mac with OSX or Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphones or newer), the audio is CD quality and indistinguishable to a wired source.

•Play and charge compatible iPod, iPhone and iPad models with Lightning connector including iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPod touch 5th Gen and iPad mini.
•2.1 Stereo speaker with 3 inch subwoofer, bass port and bass control.
•Dual pairing Bluetooth wireless technology.
•Experience the full integrity of original digital audio with the AptX Bluetooth codec (when using compatible devices).
•Aux-in for use with other smartphones, tablets and music players.



NudeAudio Studio 5 is P8,990 available at Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, Digital Hub, Astrovision, Astroplus, iStudio, Mobile1, Rustans, iGig, iStudio, Switch, Technoholics, District 32, Sencolink, iCon, SM MAV.

For more information regarding the sales and distribution of NudeAudio products, visit http://www.facebook.com/digitstrading or follow them at https://twitter.com/digitstrading.

Pilipinas Shell Partners with Domex For Clean Toilets

Unilever and Shell improve toilet sanitation for the comfort 
of Holy Week travelers

The dirtiest part of every home is the toilet, it is where all the germs and illness-causing bacteria resides.  Every time you flush with an open lid, bacteria spray into the air around your toilet. And some of these germs could pass along symptoms of diarrhea or vomiting. To prevent bacteria from spreading, we should use a disinfectant like Domex which kills 99.9% of the germs on your toilet bowl rim and lids, and always keep the lid closed The study found that this reduced the spread of bacteria by 10 times. Make sure to wash your hands after using the toilet.

The summer season heralds the start of an annual tradition among thousands of Filipino families – traveling to the provinces in observance of Holy Week. In preparation for this, Unilever Philippines, through leading toilet cleaner brand Domex, has partnered with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation to provide motorists and travelers heading north and south of Luzon access to clean, hygienic toilets for their comfort during the yearly exodus.


Leading the clean-up is Unilever Philippines Marketing Director for Home Care Jay Go and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Vice President for Retail Anthony Lawrence Yam. North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Shell stations will experience Domex clean-ups beginning April 10.


“This coming Holy Week, when you gas up at Shell and take a break, you can expect smarter products and quality service at our stations,” says Yam.

“Everyone deserves a good toilet break during the long Holy Week journeys. With our cleanup drive, we at Unilever and our friends at Shell would like to assure the public of sanitized comfort rooms as they rest and recharge for their trip,” says Go.

Traveling during peak seasons introduces heightened risks of acquiring diseases, and some of the possible sources are poorly sanitized public restrooms that travelers may use along the way. Gas stations along major roads become the necessary stop-over points for commuters and private motorists, resulting in the crowded and busy use of comfort rooms and other facilities.

The cleanup drive is part of the 1 Million Clean Toilets program, an advocacy of Unilever through Domex to empower and inspire Filipinos to properly clean their own toilets with the right product in an effort to reduce incidences of disease that are related to lack of proper toilet sanitation. The program is set to culminate in November with the World Toilet Day celebrations.

With this, Unilever Philippines is providing six (6) months worth of Domex products for proper toilet sanitation of selected Shell gas stations. In support of the 1 Million Clean Toilets advocacy, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation submits their corporate pledge for clean toilets and continue to execute proper toilet sanitation throughout the year.

Everyone is encouraged to join the 1 Million Clean Toilets campaign by pledging for clean toilets. Simply visit the Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/DomexPhilippines), like the page and click the “Pledge Here” button below the cover photo. For every pledge received, Unilever Philippines donates P5 to UNICEF’s Sanitation program which helps thousands of people get improved access to basic sanitation. For more information, visit facebook.com/DomexPhilippines.

Push Your Luck for the Scratchit Kaskaswerte This Summer

Summer Time is Kaskaswerte Time

Push your luck this summer by purchasing Scratchit Kaskaswerte cards, and turn it into a side business.

The rising temperature is a sure sign that summer is in full swing, and Filipinos are undoubtedly planning their vacation activities. The next two months are likewise a welcome breather for parents, who are momentarily relieved from tuition fees, school expenses, and allowances.

Summer is also the perfect time to look for opportunities to supplement incomes. Apart from selling products such as ice candy, ice buko, and halo-halo, Pacific Online Systems Corporation (POCS) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) offer enterprising adults a surefire way of adding money to their wallets. With an initial capital of under Php2,000.00, sellers can turn Scratchit Kaskaswerte cards into a lucrative side business, as there are no license or permits required.

Resellers will receive a booklet of 100 tickets at a discounted price, which may include a variety of fun and colorful game cards such as Red Hot 7s, Go Bananas, Cash Extravaganza, the latest game Lucky Horse, and many more. By selling the tickets at full price, each booklet can translate into a profit of more than 10 percent.

Scratchit Kaskaswerte cards have gained widespread popularity due to its instant prizes, ranging from Php20.00 to Php200,000.00, to as high as Php500,000.00! Moreover, each Scratchit card has a one-in-four chance of winning, plus a bonus area to double winnings.

If you want to be Kaskaswerte this summer, just visit the nearest lotto outlet or Lucky Circle branch []

Domex and its 1 Million Clean Toilets

Toilet sanitation: A major health hurdle in the Philippines

If having a clean toilet is a sign of a progressive country, we have some serious cleaning up to do. In other countries, that I have been to, I always ended up to some pristine clean white comfort rooms, not to mention that they smelled divine too, and that is a public toilet for you. In here, in order to access clean toilet with some tissue, hand lotion, rubbing alcohol and a hand sanitizer you have to shell out php10 or php20 to do your deed. Who would have to use a stinky toilet, its a breeding ground for bacteria and diseases like diarrhea, influenza, hepatitis A and even STD's.

The best thing that we can do is always bring a packet of wet wipes and a hand sanitizer in going to the public comfort room. In lieu with this, Domex has partnered with UNICEF and the Philippine Public Health Association (PPHA) to advocate the 1 Million Clean Toilets Movement, a campaign that educates the public on the health impacts of germ-free toilets and secures one million pledges from households, government agencies and private corporations to conscientiously maintain clean, safe, and hygienic bathrooms.

L-R: Ms. Malou Orezca (Board of Director-Phil. Public Health), Dr.Mike Gnilo (UNICEF’S Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist), Mr. Chito Macapagal (Vice President for Corp. Affairs), and Mr. Jay Go (Marketing Director for UNILEVER Home Care)

A joint monitoring report by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization reveals that 26% of Filipino households do not have toilets. UNICEF WASH Specialist Dr. Mike Gnilo said it is imperative to address the country’s lack of clean toilets. “More than 8% of these households practice open defecation which threatens water resources. In some communities, toilets are also shared by more than a dozen families which make them harder to maintain.”

To compound the problem, over 90% of households do not practice proper toilet hygiene and sanitation. Many residents and sanitation managers clean toilets using only detergents and thin bleaches which do not kill disease-spreading germs.

“A number of the country’s public toilets are in need of cleaning and maintenance. These include inaccessible restrooms in parks, museums, commercial centers and tourist destinations,” said PPHA Director Maluh Orezca during a Bulong Pulungan media forum at Hotel Sofitel in Pasay City.

“We at Domex believe that prompt action against diarrheal diseases, unclean toilets and unsanitary toilet practices can significantly decrease health risks and improve lives,” said Jay Go, marketing director for Unilever Home Care, noting that in the Philippines, more than 2,000 children under five die annually from diarrhea as a result of germ-infested toilets that contaminate water resources.

To raise awareness on diarrheal diseases and their prevention, Domex will conduct activities throughout the year to educate and train households on proper toilet sanitation. These will also show the advantages of using a dedicated toilet-cleaning agent such as Domex in disinfecting the toilet and preventing the spread of disease-causing germs.

Full force against diarrheal diseases
In line with the objectives of its 1 Million Clean Toilets Movement, Domex partners with establishments for massive cleanup and information drives. Kicking off the campaign is a series of restroom cleanup activities at Shell NLEX/SLEX stations throughout the Holy Week and summer months, a tie-up with major hospitals such as Jose Rodriguez Memorial Hospital for information dissemination and other activities, as well as partnerships with dining establishments to further reinforce their commitment to public health through proper toilet sanitation.

Along with the cleanup rounds, Domex will educate the public on ways to clean their household toilet properly through various media platforms. These will serve as references for those who are interested to learn about the fight against diarrheal diseases.

These activities will culminate with the World Toilet Day celebrations in November where Domex hopes to garner 1 million clean toilet pledges from households, government agencies and private institutions. Unilever Philippines hopes to add this number to their envisioned 1 Billion Better Lives by 2020, in their thrust to create improved, sustainable living around the globe.

If you want to take part on DOMEX’s pledge on Facebook, every click DOMEX will donate P5.00 contribution to UNICEF’S sanitation program.

Filipino Figure Skater Michael Christian Martinez Wins Gold in Slovenia

Homegrown Olympian Bags Gold in Slovenia Tourney

Michael Christian Martinez (center) (Photo from Martinez’s Facebook Page)

Homegrown Olympian Michael Christian Martinez bagged the gold in the recently held Triglav Trophy International Figure Skating Competition in Jesenice, Slovenia. The 18-year old Martinez finished the free skate finals in the Senior Men’s category with a score of 195.13 points, besting Japan, United Kingdom, Korea, Austria and Norway.

“I thank God for this blessing, another gold medal in the senior event. I’m very happy I made it to first place,” Martinez said on his Facebook page.
With the Triglav Trophy, Martinez now has three gold medals in the senior level which includes the recent Skate Helena in Serbia and the Crystal Skate in 2012 in Romania.

Filipino American Samantha Cabiles finished 6th in the Junior Ladies’ category out of 21 skaters with a score of 100.04 points.
The Philippine Skating Union (PhSU), which is a member of the International Skating Union (ISU) named  Martinez and Cabiles as the country’s representatives to the Triglav Trophy.

Every year since 1992, the Triglav Trophy gathers over 100 of the best young figure skaters from all over the world. The competition is hosted in Jesenice ice hall Podmežakla and has its roots in 1992.
Martinez took up figure skating when he was eight, inspired by skaters spinning and jumping while shopping with his mother at SM Southmall. He began training in 2010 in the United States and since then his lifelong dream has been to win an Olympic medal. Martinez has garnered over 190 medals and trophies from various international and local competitions.

Samantha Cabiles  (Photo from Cabiles' Facebook Page)

Cabiles, who was born in Hawaii and is now based in Michigan started skating since she was 11. Of Filipino decent, Cabiles also competes in the Philippine Nationals and recently ranked second in the 2013 Philippine National Figure Skating Championships held at SM Mall of Asia every year. Cabiles also placed 10th in the Junior category of the recent Dragon Trophy competition in Ljubjana, Slovenia in February 2014. She trains in Toronto, Canada.  Due to her high and powerful jumps, she earned the moniker, “The Skating Gazelle”.

SM has been the primary supporter of the PhSU since the latter was established in 2005. SM also provides a venue for the events of PhSU for the promotion of ice skating in the Philippines. PhSU received accreditation from the ISU in 2006, coinciding with the opening of the SM Mall of Asia skating rink that year.  In turn, PhSU, as the sole governing body for Figure and Speed Skating provides SM and its ice skating rinks with marketing tools such as local and international skating events and its network of skating athletes.

Through the years, SM and the PhSU have conducted several figure skating competitions that have given birth to international champions such as Martinez.
The PhSU is the governing body in the country for figure skating and speed skating. It is a member of the ISU which is the exclusive international sports federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The ISU administers speed and figure skating throughout the world. It is composed of a number of national organizations called ISU members who administer ISU sports at the national level.

The excellence demonstrated by skaters especially during competitions is a mark of quality that the SM Skating Rink can provide with its world-class venue and facilities. Property conglomerate SM Prime Holdings, Inc. operates skating rinks through SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. at the SM Mega Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, and SM Southmall in Las Pinas.

File your Income Tax Returns On or Before April 15

BIR Keeps April 15 Deadline, urges taxpayers to file early to avoid long lines 

Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares reminds all Filipinos that the BIR is keeping its April 15 deadline for filing their income tax returns (ITR) despite falling within the Holy Week.

Failure to submit their ITRs, Henares says will result in a penalty of 25 percent and 20 percent interest per annum.

Income tax is a portion of the gross income that is taxed by the government. The ITR breaks down the respective deductions from the gross income to arrive at the income tax that must be paid.
The BIR chief hopes that with its reinforced campaign against tax cheats, taxpayers would file and pay their correct taxes this time.

“We’ve been very consistent with the actions that we’re taking, it’s not just a flash in the pan. Hopefully people would take that very seriously,” Henares said in a news report.
It is the duty of all income earning Filipino citizens—including employees, self-employed and big business—to settle their tax obligations, which account for the bulk of government revenues.
The basic obligation of everyone is to pay taxes and the orderly way of paying taxes is through the filing of tax returns.

The BIR is tasked to collect a record P176.51 billion in taxes next month, higher by 18 percent compared with its above-target P148.99-billion revenues in the same month last year.
With its reinforced drive Henares, meanwhile, is hopeful BIR could again exceed the year’s largest monthly collection goal in April, where also deadline for filing ITRs falls.
Last April 2013, the BIR surpassed its target by 4.4 percent and registered a 28 percent year-on-year growth. This year, the BIR is tasked to collect another record P1.456 trillion in taxes, higher by 19 percent compared with its actual revenue take last year.

Learn more about Taxation with this FAQ from GMA NEWS ONLINE 

1. What constitutes taxable income?
According to the amended Tax Code, or the National Internal Revenue Code, taxable income refers to the items of gross income without the personal exemptions and other forms of deductions. (See No. 2)
Gross income includes compensation for services, such as fees, salaries and commissions; income   from business, trade or exercise of profession; interests; rent; royalties; and prizes.
Not included in gross income are life insurance, compensation for illness or sickness, and retirement benefits.
The basic categories of taxable income are compensation income (payments for  employer-employee relationship in the form of wages and salaries), business, trade and professional income (outside the employer-employee relationship), and passive income (interests from foreign and local currency bank deposits, royalties, prizes, dividends, and capital gains from shares of stock.)
Incentives—such as 13th month pay, bonuses, and other benefits—are not taxed separately from the gross income.

2. What are gross income deductions?
Only premium payments for health and hospitalization are excluded from the gross compensation income of individuals.
Deducted from the gross business and professional income are expenses paid for business or trade, including wages, salaries, and benefits of employees. Also deducted are interest on debt, taxes paid—except income tax—losses from transactions in shares of stock, depreciation or wear and tear of property, and charitable contributions.
No deductions are made under passive income.

By law employees, businesses and professionals are entitled to personal and additional exemptions.

Singles and married couples as well as those who are single or legally separated but supporting others under 21 years old or those physically or mentally challenged are entitled to a personal exemption valued at P50,000.

Individuals may also get a P25,000 additional exemption for each legitimate, illegitimate or legally adopted child as long as number of dependents do not exceed four.

3. Where can employees get a refund for excess payment of income tax?
Tax refunds must be coordinated with employers and not with the BIR.
Taxpayers may use that refund to pay their next income tax, or they may not pursue the refund so it could be used as additional government fund.

4. Who may file their income tax returns?
Resident or non-resident citizens as well as expatriates who receive income from sources in the Philippines are required to submit their ITR.
Domestic corporations which generate income within and outside the Philippines, as well as foreign firms earning within the country, are also required by law to file an ITR.

5.  Who are not required to file their ITRs?
Exempted from filing ITRs are minimum wage earners, an individual whose gross income is not more than his or her total personal and additional exemptions, those whose income has been subjected to a final withholding tax, and those qualified under “substituted filing.”
A withholding tax is “prescribed on certain income payments and is not creditable against the income tax due of the payee on other income subject to regular rates of tax for the taxable year,” according to the bureau.
Overseas Filipino workers do not earn their income within the country and are thus exempted from filing an ITR.
For more detailed explanations check out http://www.bir.gov.ph/taxinfo/tax_income.htm

Experience Magnum: The Pleasure Maker

INDULGE AT MAGNUM MANILA

The first thing that comes to mind when you say Magnum is the creamiest, "chocolate-iest" ice cream that is well loved all over the world.

Since it launched 2 years ago , everyone has been talking about Magnum as if you have never taste ice cream until you have tasted one of Magnum's several variants. So imagine my surprise when I found out that Magnum will be opening its own first Pleasure Store in the Philippines.

A pleasure store redefines the Magnum experience by allowing its guests to create their own custom magnum bars. The Magnum Pleasure Stores have since been executed in world class cities including London, Paris, Shanghai, Mexico City, Hamburg, Milan, Jakarta and now in the Philippines. Picture all the toppings that you have in mind, starting from nuts, fruits, gold nuggets, sea salt to chili flakes for the adventurous taste buds. Go and prepare to meet the pleasure maker at the Magnum Cafe. Share your experience this summer.

If there’s anything we’ve learned about Magnum thus far, it’s that it never fails to impress. Since its launch in Manila two years ago, Magnum has become the name (and ice cream) on everybody’s lips – and rightly so. The luxurious taste of velvety ice cream and real Belgian chocolate put together in one smooth, decadent bar is enough to keep any Magnum fan clamoring for more. This year, the Golden age of Magnum not only excites everybody with a massive launch of the Magnum Gold, but also gives its fans the ultimate brand experience by taking them into what they call Magnum Manila.

In premium locations all over the world, special pop-up stores called Magnum Pleasure Stores have been the most awaited ice cream experience worldwide. With its unique design and its wide array of tasty dishes, Magnum Pleasure Stores have become a go-to hotspot in its respective host cities – from Milan and Cannes to New York and London. Finally, it’s our turn to hold that golden ticket, as Magnum announces the arrival of our own pleasure store, Magnum Manila.

Why “Pleasure Store”? Because that is exactly what it is. Though each store varies in size, shape, and design, what binds them together is the most exciting part of all. Magnum Manila will afford customers the chance to create their very own Magnum bar. Indulge in the ultimate Magnum Experience through Make your own Magnum which grants you the luxury of tailoring your Magnum to best satisfy your sweet desires. Have your say by selecting from the most varied and sophisticated toppings you’ll come across which include the Magnum classics like almonds & crushed chocolate chip cookies as well special choices like freeze dried raspberries or gold nuggets not to mention experimental toppings, like chili flakes or sea salt, for those craving a bit more adventure. However way you want it, this is the place to indulge.

Now open at Aura’s SkyPark Dining, Magnum Manila delivers its own special take on the Pleasure Store, featuring the sleek, modern architecture of Ed Calma. As for the man behind the savory dishes on the Magnum Manila menu, Magnum is proud to announce the collaboration with executive chef of Chef Cuisine catering and owner of Nomama, Chef Him Uy de Baron. As well as the man who created all the dessert dishes, Chef Miko Aspiras who is an award winning pastry Chef in global competitions and is one of the pastry chefs of a premier hotel in the country. With these names behind the project, Magnum Manila is an exhibition of no less than Manila’s greatest talents.

 Carrying on the success of Pleasure Stores around the world, Magnum Manila is sure to be the next big thing to look out for in the Metro. With each visit a unique experience is made. As summer rolls in, what could be more perfect than indulging in a cold, luxurious Belgian chocolate bar of Magnum made with the finest and most premium ingredients, just the way you like it? With Magnum Manila underway, we’re in for a real treat.

Magnum Manila website: www.magnum.com.ph & www.makemymagnum.com

Jack Bauer Returns to 24: Live Another Day

JACK BAUER IS COMING BACK ON PHILIPPINE TELEVISION VIA JACKCITY

The Emmy Award-winning franchise 24 returns to Philippine television’s this May 6 on JackCITY with 24:Live Another Day. Following the mission of agent Jack Bauer as played by Kiefer Sutherland, this thrilling 12-episode event series restarts the ticking clock and continues the high-octane saga on location in London.

Airing the same day as the U.S., Filipino 24 fans will not be left behind on the action with JackCITY airing 24:Live Another Day exclusively via satellite starting May 6 at 1PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM.

Over the course of its run 24 has been nominated for a total of 73 Emmy Awards. In 2006 the series won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, and Sutherland collected the award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series.  Originally premiering back in 2001, the show has garnered 12 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning for Best Television Series – Drama in 2004, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama (Sutherland) in 2002.

By the time its eighth season concluded in 2010, 24 had become the longest-running espionage-themed television drama ever.

As it returns to television this 2014, 24:Live Another Day looks to be another suspense-filled, pulse-pounding, fast-paced addition to the franchise with split screens and interweaving storylines. Set several years after the events of the previous season, 24:Live Another Day follows Jack Bauer, now an exile, as he once again puts his life on the line to thwart an unthinkable terrorist attack that could change the world forever.

24:Live Another Day premieres exclusively via satellite starting May 6 at 1PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM on JackCITY

Contours deal with real clients who want real results

Dr. Claudine Roura

Everyone wants to lose weight, look and feel good inside and out. Looking good brings out the confidence in you. With the slimming salons, sprouting out in the metro.  You have to check what deliver good results for your money. If you want to lose weight on the waist, thighs, abdomen, tummy, buttocks, and simply want to get rid of the unwanted fats.  Its time to visit  Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute.


Dr. Claudine Roura, managing director of Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute and Zerona Laser Slimming and Aesthetics, defies the usual celebrity-endorser strategy to popularize her clinics. Instead, she relies on the power of word-of-mouth endorsements and the Internet’s massive reach.

“Setting up the business is easy, especially if you have the capital. The hardest part is making it run,” Roura said. She opened the Contours clinic in November 2008 after a short stint at Las Piñas Hospital in Metro Manila. Before venturing into this business, Roura said, it was foremost in her mind that hers should be “unique.”

Being totally different from the rest of celebrity-powered competition was not an option because, according to her, “We are not being endorsed by major artista [actors and actresses]. We have no fancy gimmicks. We deal more with real clients who want real results.”

Roura is a cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist based in Manila. She is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society and the Philippine Academy of Cutaneous Surgery, with a medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and dermatology residency training at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center in Manila.

Roura’s training included one on cosmetic surgery under distinguished cosmetic surgeon Dr. Raul Guanzon, a fellow of the Philippine Society for Cosmetic Surgery. She also underwent further training in dermatologic surgery under a training program of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery with Dr. Sorin Eremia in Riverside, California, in July 2003.

Having a keen interest in phlebology, Roura was awarded the 2005 Walter de Groot Phlebology Fellowship. She finished her fellowship under renowned dermatologic surgeon and phlebologist Dr. Robert Weiss at the Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, in October 2005.

Roura’s clinics have the regular menu of services for face and body enhancement. What apparently makes her practice stand out from the rest is her mastery of the art of body contouring. Her clientele, which includes foreigners, want to look “perfectly contoured.”

Herself sporting a svelte, to-die-for figure, her clinics use Vaser High-Definition Liposculpture (Vaser Hi-Def), an advanced contouring technique, performed with ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty technology (Liposelection, Vaser). Since high-definition liposculpture is designed to be a sculpting procedure rather than a debulking technique, the appropriate candidate is the person who has good muscle tone without excessive amounts of fat or lax skin. Vaser Hi-Def is most effective for those who are already physically fit, and seek to add an even greater, more chiseled and sculpted look.

Laserfit is a holistic approach to weight loss and body contouring.  This is a combination of non invasive full body cold laser exposure to melt fat, 10 minute interval training workout to burn fats, and proper nutritional recommendations

Cold laser (Zerona) exposure releases fat from the body for 3 days.  Daily 10 minute workouts are recommended to  burn fats, trim down and lose weight.

You will begin to see improvement after the second session, you will notice your clothes getting lose,  this is an indicator of fat loss.  Results may vary depending on weight and fat conditions

PROTOCOL
40 minute Zerona 2-3x a week
10 minute interval training workout
10 minute vibrafit exercises
Daily 10 minute workouts at home
7 inch diet plate recommendations or structured meal plan 5 day slimming
Behavioral modification techniques

The target of Laserfit is Fat loss, This s evident in your clothing getting lose or your clothes being 1-2 sizes down.

We recommend at least 8-9 sessions of laserfit,  within 1 month we can shrink you down 1-2 sizes.
Focus is fat loss,  weight ;loss is a bonus. With regular excecises you only start to see improvement usually after 6 weeks with noticeable results in 3 months. With Laserfit see results as early as the second week.

Visit Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute at SM Megamall Bldg. A Branch, 5th Level, SM Megamall Bldg. A, SM Megamall EDSA corner Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong, MM.
Phone Number :  (+63 2) 635-4984