Manila International Bookfair 2010 is going to be held from September 15 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Judging from the schedule of activities and list of participants, it's going to be a better and more exciting book fair for bibliophiles, students and other interest groups this year. Here's a list of interesting activities to guide you, should you decide to visit: “Read, Connect and Innovate” forum by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), P150 entrance fee for members, and P75 for students, Sept. 15, ... Continue Reading...
Sony still the No. 1 camcorder brand, says global market research firm
Sony Philippines has been recognized the market leader in camcorders by GfK Philippines, a branch of one of the leading market research firms in the world. GfK hands out its annual awards to companies with the bestselling brands in the categories of Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Information Technology, Photo, and Telecommunications. GfK's seal of approval giving Sony Handycam the No. 1 award in its category was based on GfK's retail panel data from January 2009 to December 2009. " Sony Philippines is the best selling camcorder brand based on our retail ... Continue Reading...
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew available soon
Rejoice fellow coffee lovers! Starbucks VIA Ready Brew will be available in local branches mid-September. This means we can now enjoy the famous Starbucks coffee anytime, anywhere, wherever we go. Their Ready Brew comes in an instant, microground form that is rich and full-bodied in flavor, just like a fresh brewed cup of Starbucks coffee. Initially, three flavors will be made available: Colombia, Italian Roast and Decaffeinated Italian Roast. The Philippines will join Japan as the second country in Asia to offer Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew. Starbucks Japan ... Continue Reading...
Choose your MVP and win a trip to Universal Studios Singapore
There's another reason to visit Singapore these days. And that's the treats and attractions offered by the 20-hectare, newly-opened Universal Studios Singapore. For some lucky people, a visit to Southeast Asia's newest theme park can be had for FREE. This is through leading multivitamin brand Pharmaton's My Pharmaton MVP contest. To join, select a person whose admirable qualities should be recognized as an MVP (Most Valuable Player). It could be your boss, your work colleague, or your relative. ;) Log on to www.pharmatonmvp.com, register and enter the name of ... Continue Reading...
Chris Tiu joins public health advocacy against HPV
We admire basketball star and barangay kagawad (of Urdaneta Village, Makati) Chris Tiu for being the face of a new campaign to raise public awareness against sexually-transmitted infection dubbed " Help Fight HPV." For him, it's not a multi-million peso endorsement for a mobile phone or power drink. Still, the benefits are priceless since it will warn the public, especially the young and carefree, about the health risks of contracting the human papilloma virus or HPV. Sure, HPV is not the same as HIV or AIDS, but the effects are equally menacing. Most people with ... Continue Reading...
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