Torque Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary Sales

Torque Celebrates 5^th Year in the Philippines

Proudly Pinoy brand revolutionizes the Filipino mobile phone landscape

With its unwavering commitment to deliver quality and affordable products at par with foreign brands to the local mobile phone market, Filipino brand TORQUE marks its fifth year of operations in the Philippines. Amidst the technological revolution that has taken the mobile communications world by storm, TORQUE is proud to continuously keep pace with the constant quest for new breakthroughs in terms of design and functionality.

TORQUE’s beginnings in the country traces back to 2008, when they first took advantage of the surge of mobile phone usage in the Philippines. Understanding the needs and behavior of consumers, TORQUE has introduced a multitude of options to mobile users that fit their lifestyle and budget. Today, TORQUE is considered to be among the key players in a highly competitive and aggressive mobile phone industry.

Brand Endorser Abra & TORQUE CEO Christopher Uyco 

Dawn Zulueta Launches of New American Heritage Kitchen Line Collection

American Heritage Launches a New Dawn of Kitchen Line Collection

It truly is a dawn of a new day for American Heritage, the makers of quality kitchen appliances.

With over 30 years of cooking innovative ideas for the Filipino homemakers, it is now set to add flair and style to its brand through the launch of its newest kitchen appliances line called, Simply Dawn Collection, delicately handpicked by no less than one of the country’s iconic actresses, Dawn Zulueta. The launch is set today, December 6, at the SM Mall of Asia-Music Hall.

Dawn Zulueta

The collaboration celebrates the tradition of American Heritage in offering stylish and quality kitchen wares and appliances that include essential cooking gadgets, such as its new fashionable cordless kettles, energy-saving oven toasters, thermostat food makers, silicon made pressure cookers, and high-efficiency desktop hot and normal water dispensers.

According to Grace Godoy, Marketing and Corporate Sales Head, Zulueta is an epitome of a modern-day woman, that despite her demanding schedule, she is still able to fulfill her role as a mother to her two kids, Jacobo and Ayisha, as well as a loving wife to her husband, Congressman Anton Lagdameo, Jr.

“Dawn’s versatility as a working mom makes her the ideal woman to represent our newest line of all-around kitchenware. She does it all, which makes people wonder how she is able to balance her work and family life,” Godoy said.

She added, “She is beautiful, smart, and not to mention, fashionable, which represents the core image and the new creative direction of American Heritage.”

Jollibee Choice Ko Yum Awards 2013

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Venue :  Music Museum 7pm November 4, 2013 

Hosted : Julia Barreto & MYX DJ  Chino Lui Pio

Choice Ko Yum Awards in Partnership with MYX

Special Performances :  Philippine All Stars & The Voice 

 

Julia Barretto

Magic Moments with John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd springs surprises to Filipinos in new Magic campaign 

Leave it to celebrity heartthrob John Lloyd Cruz to take magic from onscreen to offscreen, one extraordinary surprise at a time. As part of the new campaign for Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) Magic Crackers, longtime endorser John Lloyd goes around the metro to make magical moments come to life for Pinoys. Individuals get the surprise of their lives as Magic and John Lloyd turn their daily routines into something exceptional and memorable. 

Magic endorser John Lloyd Cruz surprised OFW couple Alvin and Maribeth Pace with a Kabuhayan Package at the Lingkod Pinoy Center in Robinsons Galleria

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Alvin and Maribeth Pace were just renewing their work visas at the Lingkod Pinoy Center in Robinsons Galleria when John Lloyd and the rest of the Magic team appeared to award them with a Kabuhayan Package from URC. “Nagulat naman ako. Nung umupo si John Lloyd sa tabi ko, akala ko nakiupo lang siya,” said Alvin. “Surprise talaga ‘to kasi hindi naman namin in-expect na may ganito pala ang Magic.” “Masaya talaga at tsaka nagpapasalamat na kami ang napili, na at least sa mga simpleng tao, kami ang nabigyan ng swerte sa tulong ng URC,” said Maribeth. She also shared that the Kabuhayan Package might just be what they need to begin their own business. “Ine-negosyo namin ‘to, baga pwede mag sari-sari store. Para sa isang maliit na bagay, malaking simula siya,” she said. 

URC_gives_back_to_one_of_its_most_committed_employees,_pay  roll supervisor Marites Vera Cruz, who enjoyed an all-expense paid Holiday Inn staycation and Robinson's gift certificates

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's Hulog Ka Ng Langit Album Launch

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid provides inspiration in Hulog Ka Ng Langit

Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez has recently launched a number of special projects for the benefit of the Typhoon Yolanda victims like the auction of her personal items.  Aside from this, Universal Records and the Songbird recently released the album Hulog Ka Ng Langit, part of its proceed goes to Philline Red Cross.
The album, composed of songs that give inspiration to wives and mothers, has the beautifully penned Hulog Ka Ng Langit as debut single and title track of the album.  The song truly embodies what the album is all about-unconditional love between husbands and wives and mothers to children.
With Regine's gift of amazing vocals, she has given new lihe to songs like "Hele Ni Inay", "Someone's Waiting For You", "Happiness", "You", "God Gave Me You", and "Just The Way You Are", a duet with husband Ogie Alcasid. The songs included in the album also feature some of the best arrangers, musicians in the country.
Hulog Ka Ng Langit promises to give the public an inspiration to continuously hope for their own happiness with people they truly love and care for.
Hulog Ka Ng Langit Tracklist :
1.  Hulog Ka Ng Langit
2.  Rainbow Connection
3.  Amazing
4.  My Child
5.  Pag-Ibig
6.  Tomorrow
7.  Someones's Waiting For You
8.  Araw, Ulap, Langit
9.  Just The Way You Are
10. Nathaniel (Gift Of God)
11. The One Real Thing
12. Happiness
13. Hele Ni Inay
14. You
15. Sa'yo Na Lang Ako
16.You Got It
17. God Gave Me You

NOVEMBER 19, 2013  "PRESSCON" At Livestock Restaurant and Bar, 34 Sgt. Esguerra Ave, Quezon City.

Honesto Photo Gallery

Honesto Photo Gallery :

New child actor Raikko Mateo as Honesto, a young boy whose nose gets big whenever he lies. 

Raikko Mateo as Honesto Galang

Paulo Avelino as Diego Layer

Maricar Reyes as Josefina Lualhati

Police celebrates 30 years in eyewear

Police celebrates 30 years in eyewear

Commemorates anniversary with K-Pop Collection and brand ambassadors

2013 is a special year for Italian lifestyle brand Police as it celebrates 30 years of fashionable lifestyle accessories. Founded in 1983, Police has made a name for itself in providing cutting edge eyewear such as the iconic blue tinted mirror sunglasses. Included in Police’s line of lifestyle essentials are its roster of watches, jewelry, leather goods, perfumes and apparel, thus cementing its status as a reputable lifestyle brand.

“For 30 years, Police has maintained its tradition of producing trendy, high-quality eyewear and accessories. For its anniversary, we continue this tradition by introducing a brand new line that evokes style and attitude, two qualities that can be found in all of our products,” remarks Police Brand Manager Stefano Bozzo.

30 years of Police: a look back

Global brand ambassadors Bruce Willis

 Bozzo shares that since the inception of Police in the early 1980’s, the brand has introduced iconic styles that crossed borders and represented generations. One of these styles, introduced in the late 1980’s, was the double profile glasses, a unique design with a square and classical shape which embellished the frontal part of the face.

 Global brand ambassadors George Clooney

 The style was followed in the early 1990’s when Police introduced the rock and roll lifestyle and urban fashion to its line of eyewear. In 1993, Police made another splash with the introduction of the iconic blue mirrored lens. The style became a great success and continues to be popular today.

Global brand ambassadors David Beckham

Hollywood picked up on the Police lifestyle trend in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Global brand ambassadors such as Bruce Willis, George Clooney, David Beckham and Antonio Banderas brought their own unique appeal to Police. The youth also became a focal point of the brand, when Police launched its Be Younique campaign in 2010.

brand ambassadors such Antonio Banderas 

LAZADA starts its biggest online sale of the year on 11/11

LAZADA starts its biggest online sale of the year on 11/11

LAZADA.com.ph, the biggest online shopping mall in Southeast Asia, launched the start of the Online Revolution last 11/11/13 (Monday).

The Online Revolution will take place from 11/11 to 12/12. The concept is based on Cyber Monday from the US: the biggest online shopping day which takes place every Monday after Thanksgiving. The Lazada Online Revolution will be a month full of special events and deals. This event will revolutionize online shopping by giving away great discounts and exciting prices on the website.

The CEO of LAZADA Philippines, Inanc Balci said: “Our 12-12-12 campaign last year was very successful with our customers and we decided to make a tradition and movement out of it. This year, we are expanding the scale of the online revolution. We have very exciting events and deals with our partners. In short the Online Revolution is set change the old ways of and bring about the superior means of shopping which is online shopping, a one stop solution.”

The 9th Cinema One Originals Festival

IBANG KLASENG MGA KWENTO ILALAHAD SA LIMANG PELIKULA NG CINEMA ONE PLUS

Ang Cinema One Originals Festival, na ngayo’y nasa ika-9 na taon ng paglalagay ng spotlight sa mga pinakamahusay na gawa ng mga Filipino filmmaker, ay muling magdadala ng panibagong enerhiya sa industriya ng pelikula sa isang mas engrandeng taon sa pamamagitan ng 15 na full length feature films kung saan kasama ang limang sine ng Cinema One Plus.

Kasama sa P2M na budget category na Cinema One Plus ngayong taon ay sina Borgy Torre para sa “Kabisera”, Mes de Guzman para sa “Sitio”, Miko Livelo para sa “Blue Bustamante”, Adolfo Alix, Jr. para sa “Alamat ni China Doll”, at Keith Sicat para sa “Woman of the Ruins”.

Ang “Kabisera” ni Direk Borgy Torre ay isang action film na tungkol sa isang padre de pamilya at ang mga pagbabago sa buhay niya nang may matagpuan siyang mga nawawalang ilegal na droga. Kasama sina Joel Torre, Art Acuña, Bing Pimentel, Bernard Palanca, Ketchup Eusebio, at Meryll Soriano, sa “Kabisera,” haharapin ang tanong na, “Mula sa pagiging isang inosenteng tao, kung mabibigyan ka ng pagkakataong yumaman dahil sa ilegal na droga, anong gagawin mo?”

Maria Mercedes Press Launch

Photo Gallery : Maria Mercedes

Jake Cuenca, Jessy Mendiola and Jason Abalon

Jessy Mendiola

Collection Colour Pro Lip Lacquer arrived in Manila

COLLECTION

Colour Pro Lip Lacquer       Arrives in Manila

                    

Are you the ultra-girly Prom Queen, the sophisticated It Girl or the punk Rebel? Or maybe you’re all of the above depending on your outfit of the day? Either way, Collection Colour Pro Lip Lacquer has finally arrived in Manila to match your lippie to your mood!

Beloved British makeup brand Collection is bringing a UK lippie fave to Manila – the Collection Colour Pro Lip Lacquer which gives an intense burst of colour with a glossy effect allowing you to achieve that perfect pout.

Collection Colour Pro Lip Lacquer comes in four must-have shades: Prom Queen, It Girl, Rebel and of course Show Off.

You don’t have to worry about getting those perfect lips on your date night. Wear Prom Queen for an old rose pink shade to sweeten your smile. At the end of the night, you’ve surely captured your man’s heart.

Out on a Sunday lunch date with your girlfriends? Swipe that gorgeous Colour Pro Lip Lacquer It Girl lippie on your lips which has a Tango Pink undertone to achieve the Sunday sweetheart look.

Isabelle Daza's Univers EDT and Ritual Deo Cologne by Bench

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Bench has released Belle’s original fragrance line, featuring Univers EDT (P298/50ml)
and
Ritual Deo Cologne (P128/80ml).

The scents are unisex and made from fragrance oils from Grasse, France. Univers EDT has a refreshing smell of woody, aromatic, musky, oriental notes combined; and Ritual Deo Cologne is a fine blend of woody, green, spicy, fruity scents with ingredients such as violet leaves, vetiver, cedar wood amber, and musk.

 Isabelle Daza

Chase the Sun and the Stars with the SUNPIOLOGY COLOR RUN

Chase the Sun and the Stars with the SUNPIOLOGY COLOR RUN

Let the brilliant hues of generosity make for bigger and brighter holidays as the Sun and the Stars once again align for a good cause. Sun Life Philippines alongside Star Magic celebrities collaborate for the 2013 SUNPIOLOGY COLOR RUN, happening on November 23, Saturday, at Bonifacio Global City.

Run, rave, and raise funds for charity with Sun Life ambassador Piolo Pascual and his fellow Star Magic talents! After crossing the finish line, enjoy the colorful after-show party featuring vibrant production numbers from your favorite stars! Then give a toast to 5 years of partnership between Sun Life and Hebreo Foundation, which has helped raise millions of pesos to send poor but deserving scholars to school.

“This year, we are making the holiday season more vivid and charitable with the SUNPIOLOGY COLOR RUN. We just want everyone to enjoy running with their friends and family. Then let us help you relax and cool down with an after-show rave party,” invites Piolo Pascual during the press launch at Max’s Restaurant in Scout Tuazon, Quezon City.

Enjoy the sunset with the stars and a bang of colors! Register at www.sunpiology.com for a run-and-party ticket ranging from P250 to P800. Distances include 1k for kids, 3k, 5k, and 10k.

"The SUNPIOLOGY has been a much anticipated annual charity event. And now that we have the stars by our side with Star Magic Gives Back, our combined efforts are sure to shine brighter," affirms Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa.

Registration is now open for all categories until November 15. For more information, visit www.sunpiology.com

3rd Jollibee Family Values Awards

3^rd Jollibee Family Values Awards honors remarkable families for noble deeds

Making a world of difference at home and overseas

The Philippines’ leading fast-food chain, Jollibee, honored a new batch of outstanding Filipino families who made a difference in other’s lives in the 3^rd Jollibee Family Values Awards. The Gabi ng Parangal para sa Pamilyang Pilipino, held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas, Pasig City, culminated the two-month search that garnered more than 1,400 nominations from across the country and in other parts of the world.

Hailed as this year’s most exemplary families were: Mr. and Mrs. Danilo and Jacqueline Rayo and family of Sta. Ana, Manila; Mr. and Mrs. Rex and Marissa Bernardo and family of Camarines Norte; Mr. and Mrs. Jose and Gloria Supanga and family of Camarines Sur; Drs. Egidio and Thelma Elio and family of Antique; and Mr. and Mrs. Anton and Marie Joyce Lim and family of Zamboanga City.

For their remarkable commitment to serving others, Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Glenda Duque and family of the United Kingdom were also chosen as the first recipient of the Global Pinoy Family of the Year award. Co-presented with Coca-Cola, this recognition pays tribute to Filipino families who have family members or even the whole family living overseas but still manage to work together toward meaningful pursuits for the benefit of others.

Moved by the various stories of generosity by Filipinos abroad, the judges also decided to bestow a Special Citation for another inspiring OFW family, Mr. and Mrs. Cirilo and Vilma Carmona and family. The Carmona family, whose members are based in Spain, Bahrain and the United States, as well as in Laguna, work together to help beneficiaries in their hometown of Oriental Mindoro.

  

The five winning families from the Philippines and the recipient of the Global Pinoy Family award each received a cash prize of P100,000 tax-free, a trophy designed by renowned brass sculptor Michael Cacnio, a 32” Sony Bravia LCD TV, and Jollibee gift certificates and Jollibee Padala Vouchers. The recipient of the special citation took home a special plaque of recognition, P35,000 in cash, and Jollibee Padala vouchers worth P5,000.

Jollibee Philippines President Joseph C. Tanbuntiong

I Dare You Season 2 Premieres on October 12

ABS-CBN's realiserye "I DARE YOU" will lead the journey towards change as it shows celebrities and extraordinary Filipinos teaming up to face real-life challenges in a more daring and inspiring second season, which premieres on Saturday (oct. 12) on ABS-CBN. 

Hosted by John Prats, former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros, "I DARE YOU" will test the spirit, determination, and partnership of the "Celebrity Kakampi" and "Bidang Kapamilya'" who will work together to accomplish tasks.

The Bidang Kapamilya are every Filipinos and unsung heroes who bravely confront tough challenges such as firemen, sports coaches, farmers, athletes, soldiers, traffic aides, teachers, and many others.

If Season 1 focused on the series of tasks celebrities had to go though to win a reward for the Bidang Kapamilya, Season 2 will highlight the participants' life changing journey to foster positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

SLIDESHOW: OPM artists gather for Star Awards for Music | ABS-CBN News

SLIDESHOW: OPM artists gather for Star Awards for Music | ABS-CBN News

SYSTEMA’s Launch Brand Ambassador Sam Milby

THE FIRST LIFE BALL

From Lion, Japan’s number one toothpaste and toothbrush company, SYSTEMA aims to go beyond the confines of oral health with a brand philosophy of getting Ready for Life.  SYSTEMA is a complete oral care system especially made for adults 20 to 35 years of age.  As one gets older, there are specific issues that arise when we speak of oral health.  SYSTEMA addresses those issues before they become problems.

SYSTEMA has the technology to cater to adult needs.  As we know, Japan is a country with a mature population with mature adult problems, yet it has one of the lowest oral disease cases in the world. SYSTEMA aims to duplicate this in the Philippines and create a Life Ready group ready to take their passions wherever life takes them. The brand caters to young adults who are ready to live out their passion.

As the brand brings to public consciousness the idea of pursuing one’s passion, SYSTEMA heralds the first LIFE BALL, in Whitespace, Pasong Tamo, Makati City.

     “We are most excited to bring to the Philippines the technological advancement and oral health revolution brought by this leading Japanese brand,” notes Norman Mier, Brand Manager.

“SYSTEMA is tooth and gum care for adults. When we reach a certain age, our teeth’s needs changes. That’s when SYSTEMA comes in; with technologies that are designed to address adult needs to prevent future problems that could limit future life enriching experiences. With nothing to stop you it opens you up to more opportunities. You can do more. You become ready for life,” he continues.

Joined by a roster of invitees from the media, fashion, business and even the entertainment industry, the LIFE BALL unveiled a celebration of life like no other—a look into the future made even more special by the participation of select Life Coaches who are living embodiments of the brand personality.

Anthony Pangilinan, Reese Ruiz, Sam Milby, Pia Acevedo & Robi Domingo

Circle 8 Events hold Early Christmas Bazaar Brands Red Hot Sale 2013 at ABS-CBN

Better early than never. A sale for a cause by Circle 8

Talking about the red letter days and holidays, Filipino buyers never fail to pick up the shopping cart and fill it up with presents for the Christmas Season. You may be running out of gift ideas this year, where else can you get that unique gift for the family, friend and even your inaanak? Panic no more as Circle 8 Events (CEE), an events management group invites everyone to the Early Christmas Bazaar Brands Red Hot Sale 2013. What started a couple of years ago as a small agency for events, that is now a corporation, CEE is initiating the sale as a way of giving back to the good times and successes.  

Happening from October 7 through 12 from 10 in the morning to 10 in the evening at the Pinoy Big Brother Concert Hall in Quezon City, the Red Hot Sale will house a wide range of brands that shoppers will surely love. Shoppers will enjoy up to 70% off on items. Uplift shopping experience as different entertainment visit the gift galore. And to even splurge on happiness, daily raffle encourages shoppers to increase chances to win exciting prizes.

Celebrities participate in Bazaar was Ara Mina, Nene Tamayo, Kris Lawrence, Divine Lee and Say Alonzo.

And to ignite the drive for a good cause, portions of the sales will go to Bahay-Pastulan Pag-ibig at Pag-asa, Bahay Nazareth and St. Martin de Porres. These charitable institutions are housing elderly and street children respectively, giving care to those are in need of love and support. At the heart of Circle Eight Events is the outpouring of the affection for others, sharing the love for a greater reason. 

Circle Eight Events is an event service group based in Quezon City specializing in organizing corporate events, productions, fashion shows, venue setup, food styling, as well as web & graphic design. For inquires about the sale, contact 09175526233, 09324403429, or email at circle.eightevents@yahoo.com

PHOTO GALLERY : Story of your Life with Samsung GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Gear

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Samsung Launch the Samsung GALAXY Note 3 & GALAXY Gear at SM Aura last September 26, 2013. 

Story of your Life with Samsung GALAXY Note 3 and GALAXY Gear