Lara Quigaman Flaunts Incredible Post-baby Bod

Lara Quigaman Flaunts Incredible Post-baby Bod

Precious Lara Quigaman looked like she just came from winning a beauty pageant last Friday, July 19, when she presented the Breakthrough Actor and Breakthrough Actress awards at the Yahoo! OMG Awards at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The former beauty queen was a glorious sight to behold in an outfit that bared her incredibly curvy, stretch mark-free post-pregnancy body. You can easily tell that she’s back in prime shape after a mere eight months since giving birth. When asked about her secret, Lara simply replied “I have a little skin secret” that I can share with everyone very soon.

Is it surgery? Is it a special kind of diet? Lara confirmed nothing at the event and only shared that she found a “little skin secret” that is finally the answer to the problem of stretch marks.

She says that like every other pregnant woman, she was very concerned about having stretch marks.

“As an actress and a former beauty queen, I feel that it’s part of my job to take very good care of my body. And now that I’m a wife and mother, it’s become something that I take even more seriously.”

And by “even more seriously,” Lara meant that her mystery product is number one in 11 countries in the world and millions of women who’ve gone through the challenges of pregnancy trust it as much as she does.

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Zoom

                 

GALAXY S4 zoom

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Zoom - the first smartphone to

offer 10x optical zoom, for perfect picture taking

A revolutionary new device that converges the best of a high performance smartphone and camera, the GALAXY S4 zoom delivers the best of both worlds

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S4 Zoom, a powerful new device which combines the stylish heritage of the latest GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities.

Part of the GALAXY S4 family, the GALAXY S4 zoom is the realization of Samsung’s mission to create a single device that can fulfill the role of both an industry leading smartphone and a high-end compact camera. Combining 10x Optical Zoom, 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, OIS and Xenon Flash with the very latest Samsung GALAXY S4 technology, the GALAXY S4 Zoom sets new standards for perfect mobile photography. It is the ultimate smartphone and camera experience in one, and the only device you’ll ever need.

“The Samsung GALAXY S4 Zoom represents yet another step forward in the way Samsung is working to enhance the lives of our customers around the world,” said Eric Sulit, SEPCO Business Unit Director for Mobile. “As communication continues to become increasingly visual in nature, people wish to capture and share their moments in the highest quality possible, but often do not have the space or inclination to carry a dedicated camera for this purpose. The GALAXY S4 Zoom changes this forever, combining the industry leading functionality and connectivity of the GALAXY S4 with the high quality photographic experience you’d expect from a compact camera. The result is truly the best of both worlds, without compromise.”

Revolutionary new interface

Do it all and miss nothing thanks to the revolutionary new Zoom Ring, a simple and intuitive way to access the GALAXY S4 Zoom’s key features.  When you’re in the middle of a phone call and you see something you absolutely have to share, a quick twist of the Zoom Ring will activate the In-Call Photo Share feature, letting you capture and send an image directly via MMS to whoever you are talking to.

For easy camera navigation, the Zoom Ring can be used to activate the Quick Launch and Shortcut features, giving you instant access to multiple camera modes including Auto, Gallery and Smart Mode with a simple twist. 

The Zoom Ring also revolutionizes conventional camera zoom controls. Optical zoom control replaces traditional dials and buttons with smooth, easy-to-operate digital controls. Professional-quality accuracy and unprecedented ease of use are just a twist away, making it easy to compose a scene and capture wide-angle shots or tight close-ups. 

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Active

    

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Active: The Perfect Companion

for Exploration, Activity and Adventure

GALAXY S4 Active lets users focus on living life to the fullest by providing a rich experience without the fear of damage from outdoor elements

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the GALAXY S4 Active, designed to enhance life experiences of the active user who wants to stay connected while exploring environments from the most rugged mountain trails to the roughest rivers.

“The GALAXY S4 Active is the newest addition to the GALAXY series and is purposefully designed for active users who love the outdoors,” said Eric Sulit, SEPCO Business Unit Director for Mobile. “Samsung has taken the innovative features of the GALAXY S4 and added breakthrough protective design elements to create a device that thrives in an active environment and is built for a lifestyle of travel and exploration.”

Maximizing Durability

Recognizing the demands of a dynamic lifestyle, the GALAXY S4 Active was engineered to keep active users connected as they explore and experience the world around them. 

The GALAXY S4 Active has qualified protection from dust and water (IP67^＊), so you never have to leave the device at home during a long day at the beach or dusty hike. The fully sealed design keeps dust particles out and protects against water damage for up to 30 minutes of submergence at a depth of one meter. Equipped with a water-resistant earphone jack, the GALAXY S4 Active frees you to use earphones in more adventurous conditions, in the same way you’ve used them in normal ones.  Whether capturing every moment of a wild rafting trip or taking a great underwater photo in the pool, the device’s unique construction lets users capture amazing moments previously impossible using a normal smartphone. 

(^＊ IP stands for International Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects and harmful ingress of water. The highest level is IP68,)

The Latest Addition to Greenwich’s Beautiful and Fun Barkada

The Latest Addition to Greenwich’s Beautiful and Fun Barkada

The Greenwich barkada just keeps on getting bigger and more fun with the addition of three refreshing faces who will spice up the gang with their uncanny wit and charming personalities.

Radio jock Gino Quillamor, lovely DJ and TV personality Andi Manzano, and model-turned-entrepreneur Marco Lobregat were formally introduced as the brand ambassadors of the new Greenwich Pizza Thins during the launch at R Space in Makati City. They join the roster of Greenwich fun-loving barkada which includes the country’s biggest celebrities John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis.

Jodi Sta. Maria owners of The Happy Barn Milkshakes Factory

The Happy Barn (Milkshakes Factory) opens in  Rustan's Supermarket, EVIA Las Pinas City.

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LINE launched a new campaign in the Philippines by roping in Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli as the new brand ambassadors

LINE is brought closer to the Filipino users with a new nation-wide campaign, featuring Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli

- Filipinos’ hottest rising stars join LINE’s ever-growing user base in the Philippines

- LINE plans to roll out more groundbreaking campaigns and programs tailored specifically for the Filipino market

Manila, Philippines (July 10, 2013) – LINE, the world’s leading mobile messaging platform with 180 million users worldwide, has launched a new campaign in the Philippines by roping in Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli as the new brand ambassadors. The popular couple starred in LINE’s latest television commercial, in addition to opening up their Official Accounts and releasing personalized stickers to stay closely connected with the fans.

Jessy Mendiola

The nation’s sweetheart Jessy Mendiola said, “It is truly fun and easy to communicate through LINE where I can vividly express my emotions with more than 8,000 stickers. I am also delighted to share with my fans that my own LINE stickers will be released shortly, free of charge! It is really exciting to stay connected with my beloved family, friends and fans with LINE for free, wherever I am around the world.”

Matteo Guidicelli

The teenage heartthrob Matteo Guidicelli added, “LINE is the ultimate gateway for me to directly communicate with my fans everywhere! Through my Official Account, I can instantly update my fans by sending them personalized messages, pictures and even video clips. I cannot wait to try out the ‘On-Air Mode’ where I get to chat with my fans in real-time! I also like to compete against my friends on LINE’s variety of games during my spare time- I especially enjoy playing LINE POP and LINE BUBBLE.”

 Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli

Magical moments come to life with John Lloyd

Magical moments come to life with John Lloyd

Jack ‘n Jill Magic continues its partnership with celebrity heartthrob John Lloyd Cruz as it launches a new campaign that highlights life’s little surprises.

“When it comes to bringing magic on and offscreen, John Lloyd is everyone’s go-to leading man,” said Magic Marketing Director Chris Fernandez. “We feel that he can even take it a step further by turning the mundane into something magical for just about anyone.”

The campaign is all about experiencing the unexpected and being swept away by those delicious little moments that just drop in out of the blue, and turn your ordinary day into something magical.

John Lloyd Cruz Endorser of Magic Flakes

Not just on TV

One evening, while waiting for her Cebu Pacific flight to Hong Kong, OFW and mom Ma. Luisa “Malou” Alicaway found herself sitting beside a handsome and familiar man, who offered her Magic Flakes while he chatted away. It took her a few seconds to realize that everyone in the pre-departure area was watching as John Lloyd Cruz tried to strike up a conversation with her.

Malou couldn’t help but blurt out “Makita lang kita masaya na ko, Magic na eh! (“Just seeing you already makes me happy. It’s already Magic!”)

Before they parted ways, the charming actor awarded her with a special gift: a “Kabuhayan Package”, which consisted of P50,000 worth of Universal Robina Corporation (URC) products.

“Alam ko ang storya mo (“I know your story”),” he told her.

Galaxy of Fun Jingle Campaign

Have More Fun with the Galaxy

The Galaxy is now within your reach, and Samsung just made it that much more fun!

Samsung Philippines recently launched the online contest, Galaxy of Fun Jingle Campaign: A Musical Collaboration Between Yeng Constantino, Jim Paredes and YOU! This promo invites Facebook users in the Philippines, ages 13 years old and above, to like Samsung’s Facebook Fan Page and register at their Facebook App. This will enable participants to answer the question that’s key to thrilling prizes, “What Makes Life More Fun for You?” – all valid answers may be used as inspiration by Yeng and Jim to create an original song about “What Makes Life More Fun in the Galaxy?”

With this rare opportunity to have your voice included in an original OPM song – Samsung also gives participants a chance to win an array of exciting prizes, including Samsung Galaxy Smartphones (Fame, Young, Pocket Neo Duos and Star), a Meet and Greet with Yeng Constantino, several signed merchandise, and finally – a chance to win an all-access pass to "By Request: Bamboo & Yeng, The Concert" at the Araneta Coliseum on August 17.

Samsung launches the Future Home with SM Appliance Center Convergence

Samsung launches the Future Home with SM Appliance Center Convergence

Commitment to the Future Through Convergence Technology

A leader in digital convergence technology, Samsung has made this dream home a reality thanks to its devices that can be easily controlled and programmed to interact with one another. Through Samsung’s unyielding passion for excellence, innovations that were previously thought to be decades away from fruition are now available and at our fingertips with Samsung Smart TVs, Smartphones, Smart Cameras, Bluetooth and NFC enabled speakers, laptops and Wi-Fi capable printers and airconditioners found in Samsung’s extensive and top-of-the-line technological repertoire. Samsung takes their commitment to inspiring the world and creating the future to a new level with their upcoming SM Appliance Center Convergence Launch. Eager to show the community how Samsung’s convergent technology contributes to a better world and a richer experience for all, the company will be launching the S-Path, the epitome of a Samsung Convergent ecosystem.

Experience Possibilities with the S-Path

Daniel Padilla and mom Karla Estrada as endorsers of Lily's Peanut Butter

Over the past 60 years, Lily’s Peanut Butter has grown to be a traditional staple of Filipino households. The pioneering name in the industry has become synonymous with taste and quality. Made with all-natural ingredients, Lily’s Peanut butter has a distinct sweet-creamy taste well-loved by Filipinos. And with Zero Cholesterol and Zero TransFat, it has won, not just the palates, but the hearts of its loyal consumers.

Winning over a country didn’t stop them from creating product innovations. In more recent years, the company has introduced Coco Jam, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Crunchy Peanut butter to cater to the new generation. But creating product innovations wasn’t enough.

New UNIQLO store at Glorietta 5 in Makati City

A parade of stars dazzles at UNIQLO Glorietta 5

Makati City, Philippines–The entire shopping area of the newly opened UNIQLO store in Glorietta 5 was literally transformed into a celebrity hub as the leading global apparel brand opened the doors of its newest store for a pre-shopping activity prior to its formal opening..

Hordes of stars from the entertainment and fashion scenes all trooped to the newest UNIQLO store in the country, conveniently located at Glorietta 5 at the heart of Makati City, the country’s acknowledged financial district. There was never a dull moment as all these stars gamely participated in the pre-shopping activity organized by UNIQLO and got the opportunity to be among the privileged few to step inside the new store and enjoy the unique shopping experience a UNIQLO store offers.