#FBN2014: Filipino Bloggers Network Christmas Party 2014

The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, successfully held its annual Christmas party at the Aluform facilities at Jade Garden, San Juan City last December 13.

Building camaraderie

Connecting ties between advertisers, organizations, companies and bloggers. A simple get together  yet full of good memories made possible by our sponsors.  

Modular Homes can be stylish, energy-efficient and income-earning too

What comes to mind when you hear the word “pre-fab home”?

Bet you thought of soldiers’ barracks, temporary shelters or low-cost houses that the government put up for mass housing in the 60s and 70s.

But prefabricated homes have come a long way. Whether its purpose is to be a family home, a vacation getaway, or a home that one can use for business, one can now find a trendy modular home to cherish and be proud of because it looks good and performs superbly as a dwelling unit too.

Photo by: Ms Lariza Garcia - Blogger

Pre-fab homes today are practically custom-built, beautifully designed, sturdy, long-lasting, energy-efficient, and ready to meet the challenges posed by the elements. Although built in quick time, no compromise has been made on its quality or integrity. New homes that use this fast and flexible building technique have also been hailed for using sustainable, recycled, low-energy materials and fixtures that result in functional, space-efficient, eco-friendly design.

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The Papal Visit: Mercy and Compassion

Eleven different places in Leyte and Manila will be visited by the Pope during His time in the Philippines from January 15 up to 19, 2015. 

Before leaving for Leyte,  On a press release dated December 12, 2014, Pope Francis wants meeting with families to be a ‘personal, respectful encounter’   Pope Francis’ meeting with Filipino families will be, at his request, “a respectful encounter”, where they will be able “to have eye contact with him.” It will happen at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) on January 15, 2015. Unfortunately not all the seats (15,000 seats) can occupy by the visitors in order to comply with the Pope's request.  

Here's the itinerary of Pope Francis according to http://papalvisit.ph

Thursday 15 January 2015

              

17:45     Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

               

OFFICIAL WELCOME

               

Friday 16 January 2015

09:15     WELCOME CEREMONY at the Malacañan Palace

                COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT

10:15    MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Presidential Palace

11:15     HOLY MASS with the bishops, priests, women and men religious at the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila

17:30     MEETING with the FAMILIES at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

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Saturday 17 January 2015

08:15     Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban

09:30     Arrival at the airport of Tacloban

10:00     HOLY MASS near Tacloban International Airport

12:45     Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at theArchbishop’s Residence in Palo

15:00     Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor

15:30     MEETING with the Priests, Women and Men Religious, Seminarians and Families of the Survivors at the Cathedral of Palo

17:00     Departure by plane for Manila

18:15     Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

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Sunday 18 January 2015

09:45     Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders of the Philippines at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila

10:30     MEETING WITH THE YOUTH at the Sports Field of the University

15:30     HOLY MASS at Rizal Park in Manila

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Monday 19 January 2015

09:45     Leave Taking Ceremony at the Presidential Pavilion of Villamor Air Base in Manila

10:00     Departure by plane from Manila for Rome

17:40     Arrival at the airport of Rome/Ciampino

Althea Residences: modern homes with a tranquil vibe

From left to right: SOC Land board of directors: Juan Miguel Reyes, Justine Anne Mercado, vice president for marketing & sales Felimon Yee, Jr. and board of director Farah Denise Castro

Aspiring home owners looking for housing options in suburban Laguna can now look into a new option as property developer SOC Land bares its newest residential development, Althea Residences.
Situated in Biñan, Laguna, Althea Residences will feature modern homes with a tranquil vibe strategically spread out in 4.3 hectares of land. Home owners can choose from three housing options—Aurea for two-storey single-detached homes, Ayanna for single-attached homes and Aralia for bungalow homes.

#ChristmasinZamboanga2014 -- Pascua na zamboanga 2014

Our message to the world. This is our City. This is our HOME, come and celebrate with us.

Paz y Amor na Zamboanga, (Peace and Love in Zamboanga) Feliz Pascua a todo (Merry Christmas everyone)

SHAKE RATTLE and ROLL XV

Of all the SRR series, the XV will surely scare you to death this Christmas.

Ahas Episode 
Directed by Dondon Santos
Erich Gonzales, JC De Vera, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco

Ulam Episode
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Carla Abellana, Dennis Trillo, John Lapus

Flight 666
Directed by Percival Intalan
Lovi Poe, Matteo Guidicelli, Daniel Matsunaga, Kim Atienza, Khalil Ramos, Kiray Celis, IC Mendoza, Yael Yuzon, Bernard Palanca, Nathalie Hart, Betong Sumaya, Bentong, Ria Garcia, Ken Alfonso

Careful baka matuklaw kita..

13thAsian Seniors Bowling Champs, Philippines 2014

November 25 to December 3, 2014 - The 13th Asian Seniors Tenpin Bowling Champ will be held at AMF-Puyat Coronado Lanes, Starmall, Mandaluyong City

The 2nd Philippine Ducati Weekend

The 2^nd Philippine Ducati Weekend to be held at Clark International Speedway Clark, Pampanga – November 22-22, 2014 – The 2^nd Philippine Ducati Weekend will be held at the Clark International Speedway with famous International Ducatisti, Carlos Checa. Plus local Ducatisti’s like Ding Ding Dantes, Richard Gutierez and Dominique Roque.

PDW 2014 - Teaser from TJ Alberto on Vimeo.

#Sandstorm2014: One massive celebration of sound – the Sandstorm Electronic Experience

On November 21^st, The Philippines will bring forth a festival that will fuse its biggest talents in one massive celebration of sound – the Sandstorm Electronic Experience, produced as a collaboration between So Familiar Productions, The Wildfire Productions and Trance Till Dawn.  The event aims to make a staple when it comes to the music festival in Southeast Asia as well as  to make the Philippines, the next music destination.

Philippine Ducati Weekend 2014

Philippine Ducati Weekend is based on the popular World Ducati Week, which is held at the Misano World Circuit in Italy. The Philippine Ducati Weekend was first launched at Clark International Speedway, Philippines, in 2012. From the first Philippine Ducati Weekend, it had achieved an outstanding level of success from the attendance because of its variety of events, activities and full immersion of pure Ducati Lifestyle. This event only happens every two years.

Nuevo Zamboanga College: The product of a man with humble beginnings and with big dreams to his fellowmen

A not so far from the center of Zamboanga's busy city, there lies a very beautiful school that look like a hotel or a hotel the look like a school-resort called the Nuevo Zamboanga College in Barangay Pasobolong, 12 kilometers away from the city.

THE DREAM SHIRT: PRINTING YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS, ONE SHIRT AT A TIME

Manila – Started out as an idea to create shirts for bookworms, The Dream Shirt has finally marked its 2.5K likers after a year of operating online. With more and more fangirls and fanboys finding out about the online shop, The Dream Shirt is planning to have its relaunch come 2015, which includes creating a line for locally published books, releasing more collections, and a collaboration giveaway with Fandom Trinkets PH.

BIH-ZAHR Restobar: Flavors of happenings and palatable food and drinks

Are you looking  for a good yet affordable place to celebrate good moments with buddies or just a table for two? well, try this out a restobar in Quezon City that offers something beyond flavors serving the BIH-ZAHR way until you say .... WTF? (where's the food).  

FREE Taxi Ride with WeChat

It's a FREE ride with WeChat and EasyTaxi.

Simply book a taxi via Easy Taxi and get a FREE ride to ANYWHERE in Metro Manila with the nearby WeChat cab.

*Mechanics of the Promo:

Book a taxi using the EasyTaxi app.

If the WeChat taxi happen to be around, you will immediately get a call confirming your ride.

All users with WeChat in their phone can take part in the promo. Additionally you have to:
Take a selfie inside the WeChat cab Share it to Facebook with a hashtag #WeChatTaxi and on your WeChat Moments too!

AffiniTea Presents Brown Race: A Benefit Run for Grace to Be Born Foundation

Seasoned fun run participants know all too well that it takes focus, commitment, and preparation to get past the finish line. That is why it is always encouraging and motivating to run with a community. Running activities help reduce stress while earning extra mental health points. Aside from the physical benefits of raising one's fitness and confidence levels, a fun run is also a great way to raise money for charity.

Share a Story, Save the World, Be a Volunteer

WHAT IS A HERO? 

MANILA – Storytelling is an age-old tradition of the world. It has been practiced to pass on information, make sense of experiences, and understand one another. It has the power to immortalize individuals and events, incite ideas and action, and bring people together. It is in the spirit of this powerfully unifying practice that Hero Of D Day and CSR World bring to you Share a Story, Save the World: A Volunteers’ Meet-up.

What mobile network in the Philippines has the best social media manager?

Last October 17, 2014  for the forth time  I received a text again a sort of  scam  (see photo below) . So I've decided to tweet it to both  cell network because apparently the person who's trying to scam me  is using both SUN and GLOBE.  

After an hour or two  a representative from GLOBE network twitted me asking for my mobile number without any or extra information on how to solve it. I'm kinda disappointed with her reply big time. Then I thought of, if I'll give you my number can you solve it? or if will give you my number how many scammers and advertisers will be benefited from it?  ugh never mind.

Live Well and Leave Well

Taguig City, Philippines ( October 18, 2014 ) - Aeternum is a Latin word which means Eternity. Located at the heart of Heritage Park Area 2 of Fort Bonifacio Taguig City, Aeternum Garden boasts its grandiose and inviting facilities such lush greenery, manmade lagoon and waterfalls, the viewing chapel where funeral services take place and the peaceful columbarium.

A bite of good story: A street kid with jolly heart

"Kanina while having lunch sa Jollibee, may bata na pumasok at dumeretso sa counter. Clearly, isa itong pulubi. Pero ang nakakatuwa kasi eh TALAGANG ikakain nya yung nalimos nyang pera. Marami ang natingin sa kanya at obvious na natutuwa. Kahit ako at ang kasama ko ay tuwang tuwa na nakita namin. Omurder sya ng spaghetti with drinks at nagtable malapit saamin kaya nagawan ko syang kuhanan. Maya maya ay lumapit ang isang crew na may dala pang jolly hotdog.(Hindi lang kami sure kung kanino galing ang jolly hotdog) At pilit itinatanggi ng bata ang jolly hotdog, na hindi raw kanya iyon at hindi raw sya ang umorder noon... Hehehe

Kung makakasigurado lng talaga tayo na ang lahat ng batang nanlilimos ay ipangkakain nila ang nalilimos nilang pera, hinding hindi na ako mag aatubileng magbigay."

Photo and text by: Ms. Jenivie Mae Dangan (FB)

Please SHARE!  Nakakataba ng puso. Hehe

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2014

Photo: www.metrokelan.com

Photo: philippineblog.com

Be part of  this colorful and exciting event in Zamboanga City.  It is indeed more fun to be in Zamboanga.

A father of four professionals is searching for them to feed him

I saw this photos posted on my friend Facebook wall, if this is true, I think this is not just for what he needs, it's more than that... it's called LOVE.

The truth behind this story  http://www.toongaw.com/2014/08/the-truth-behind-story-of-old-man.html

A source of inspiration through colors

This man made me feel more proud being a Filipino. I believe he is the only guy  in Zamboanga city selling Philippine flag this way. A noble kind of job. His name is Rodrigo Alma Jr. originally from Davao City.

Mr. Alma were able to send and finish his children in college with the degrees of Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration and Accounting.

Location: Zamboanga City,
Date: June 7, 2014

Masskara Festival 2014 - Celebrity Basketball Tournament

Masskara Festival 2014


Wohooo! get ready Bacolod pips  the stars are on their way to your city this coming October 2014.

All Star Celebrity Basketball VS. Manila Top Collegiate Players

Venue: La Salle Gym , Bacolod City

Poster by: MJM Production

Buensuenos specializes in beautiful handcrafted products to cater every home and office.

Buensuenos (Good Dreams) is a handicraft store located in Zamboanga City, selling eco-friendly raw materials for décor purposes and specializes in beautiful handcrafted products to cater every home and office.

In line with the country’s advocacy in cleaning our environment, Buensuenos came up with UP-CYCLING, the process (used materials) so as to produce something that is better than the original form, by making use of plastic spoons, empty plastic water bottles that are just wasted, mini pinecones, coco twigs, coco flowers, and umbrella plant stalks. All these materials are locally. 

This is the two-sided endeavor. Aside from cleaning the environment, we are also helping some less fortunate women by giving them skill training and eventually got employed as handicraft worker.

From  Center: Mrs. Teresista "Tita" Ramos Rowe, Lance Romel Bucoy and Emily Delos Reyes

Buensuenos is a fusion of the creative and artistic ideas of three talented artists namely: Mrs. Teresita “Tita” Ramos Rowe (Production Manager), Emily Bucoy-DelosReyes (PR Manager), Lance Romel Bucoy (Marketing Manager) 

Buensueños Candle Holder an exotic design made of coco twigs

"Candle Holder"

Buensueños came up with our latest design on candle holder called "Exotic Hallie" an exotic design made of coco twigs, coco flowers, umbrella plant stalk braided as an accent, job's tears and valentine's beads (an old time product called guñañang". . All these natural materials are incorporated in the design to give it an exotic look and eco friendly.

 

For orders and other concern

You may contact Buensuenos at

(062) 983 0158

or check them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buensuenos

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Buensueños Vintage design centerpiece

Flameless tea light in exotic tribal design accentuated with Crab's eye and sprinkled with job's tears. Vintage design centerpiece (Limited Edition) for only PhP 2,000.00

 

For orders and other concern

You may contact Buensuenos at

(062) 983 0158

or check them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buensuenos

Zamboanga's native beads and wild seeds are all in one up-cycled product

Here in the Philippines some of our natural resources are becoming extinct nowadays, such as plants that produces beads  and other decorative products.

Job's Tears and Abricus Precatorius (Eye Jequerity) are slowly fading in the wild. So as  a call for reviving these indengenous plants Buensueños came up with an idea that can reproduce or replant Job's tears and Eye Jequerity  by encouraging people to plant more because these plants  will help them generate income in the near future.

Buensueños is producing up-cycled products and natural/raw materials that is mainly sustainable in Zamboanga City. Buensueños aims to promote the thrust of the government in recycling and upcycling materials and at the same time giving continuous livelihood projects in the mountain and in the urban areas in the City.

Some of Buensueños products are:
Tealight (made of spoon with Wild pine cones, Salawak seeds, Job’s Tears and Eye Jequerity), Lampshade made of bamboo, Basket made Coconut stick, Bread basket made stalks of Umbrella plant , hand aplique products and a lot more.

For more of Buensueños you may  visit them on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/buensuenos

Stars in Action at the Star Magic Basketball Tournament Sinulog 2014

If you guys missed this event happened at the Cebu Coliseum last January 18, 2014, here are some of the intense action photos happened inside the court.

This event is presented by MJM Production Inc, KFC, Coca Cola, Oishi, Lily's and Belo Medical Group

Photos: F22 Events Coverage ( Lem Co and Trya Dez)