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The Search for the Illusive Magikerong Filipino 2010

Cebu Bloggers Society — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:43:19 +0000

This September, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and Virginia Foods, in cooperation with KSM Events Management, will hold the first-ever invitational search for the best open-stage magician in the Philippines, entitled “The Search for the Illusive Magikerong Filipino”.

This search is going to be launched to give avenue to all Filipinos who have the passion about magic and to showcase Filipino talent at its best aside from singing and dancing. There will be a series of elimination during the month of August in different parts of the country for the top 12 magicians. The culminating event will be held in Manila on September 30, 2010.

For the Cebu leg, the elimination will be on September 2, 2010 in a closed-door venue then have the finals on September 3, Friday at the Ayala Center Cebu.

Junior, adult, and merlin magicians with experiences on close-up, illusion, stage, children or comedy magic acts are all welcome to join this competition. For inquiries, you may call Facedown productions at 415-8056 or 0909-111-2111.

My Business Idol 2010

Cebu Bloggers Society — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:07:41 +0000

Among the activities lined up for the Mandaue Business Movement 2010 is the My Business Idol 2010.

The My Business Idol 2010 will be on September 20, 2010 at CICC – Cebu International Convention Center. This year’s Business Idol will feature the student entrepreneur as the idol.

Recognition will be given to the successful recipients of the SMED program of the provincial government which trained municipal entrepreneurs to be successful in their line of business.

The competition will also feature guests from the MCCI – Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Entrepreneurs, businessmen from towns and possibly VC’s. Cebu’s premiere colleges and universities will vie for the prize which is intended to provide them with the initial capital to launch their own business and the title of My Business Idol 2010.

Save the Earth with the Help of SM’s Newly Designed and Launched Eco Bags

Milafel Hope Awe-Dacanay — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:28:36 +0000

There are a couple of things you may not know about plastics: In 2006, the percentage of plastic wastes has just increased from less than a percent 52 years ago to close to 12 percent. The energy used in making one bottle of plastic is already enough to power a 60-watt bulb for more than 5 hours.

Hundreds of thousands of marine creatures die because of plastics in the water. Most of all, plastics are non-biodegradable. They take around a thousand years before they even start decomposing.

Simply put, allow the plastics to pile up, and you pollute the entire earth. That’s why the move of SM is none other than timely. With its launch of newly designed eco-bags last August 6, 2010, at its branch in Cebu, you will be able to make your own contribution to save Planet Earth.

The Concept

The concept of the eco-bags is very simple. Instead of carrying plastics when you go shopping, you let the sales staff put in your goodies inside the bag. This way, they don’t end up using a lot of plastics every day.

The Different Designs

The new eco-bags are slightly larger than the first version and are now available in different colors, which stand for every earth element. Dark blue is called Flow (water); orange, Spark (Fire); white, Renew (Earth); and light blue, Breathe (Air).

Moreover, for only P35.00 you don’t only get to buy any of the stylish eco-bags, but you can also donate to several projects. When you purchase Flow, you help in saving the water; Spark, conserving energy; Renew, recycling other waste materials; and Breathe, cleaning the air.

Fashionwise, the bags have been conceptualized to be hip and versatile. The stunning bright colors are gorgeous and pleasing to the eyes, while the long straps allow you to carry them like the messenger bags. You can also transform them into handheld bag.

Now who says you cannot be a fashionista-environmentalist?

SM Eco Friendly Bags Launched by Orville Tadle

SM City Eco Bag Launching 2010 by Jorich Ponio

New Edition of SM Eco Bags by Angeli Bas

New SM Eco Bags by Vernon Go

SM City Cebu and SM Malls Nationwide Launch SM Eco Bags 2010! by Miong

SM City Cebu Launches New Eco Bags by X-Mine

SM Eco Bag Official Launching in Cebu by Rabsin

SM City Cebu Launches Eco Bag 2010 by Mark Alessandrew “Beejing”

SM City Cebu Launches New Eco Bag by Edcel Ceniza

SM Supermalls 2010 Eco Bag Launch by Sinjin

Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 Brings In Thousands of Aficionados

Milafel Hope Awe-Dacanay — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:06:52 +0000

Last July 30 to August 2, 2010, the mood in SM City Cebu-Northwing Atrium was festive and jubilant. Thousands of people troop not just to shop but also to purchase the hottest and personally conceptualized pair of Havaianas for their traveling feet.

Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 a couple of weeks ago was the fifth, and so far, it never failed to encourage the passion and love of the Cebuanos to this Brazilian brand. In fact, more have been added to the list every year.

The Source of Great Happiness

There are many reasons to love Havaianas. Aside from its stylish designs, it is also well-known for its comfort. However, MYOH moves the love for the brand one notch higher by allowing its die-hard fans to come up with their own concept.

Everyone who participated in the event can take home slippers with Swarovski and silver letter pins. Straps are available in wide variety of colors, and if they were just willing to be more daring, they can pick those that glow in the dark. Of course, the most unique and perhaps what is supposed to be the most picked of them all will be the commemorative pin and sole that has been designed for Filipino Havaianaticos only. These make the affair more “Pinoy,” and everyone can take home a more personalized memento.

More Are Coming

For those who were not able to catch up with the event, though, do not despair. More will surely be coming. Moreover, according to the managing director for Havaianas Philippines, Anne Gonzalez, it is their goal to make each year a better version of the previous. Now should not that be enough reason for you to get excited?

To make sure you can keep tabs on MYOH 2011, visit http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com/. You can also check out the photos, videos, and other media files related to the affair.

Related Posts:

Thank You, Havaianas! by Wilhelmina Sarawi

I Made My Own Havaianas by Jorich Ponio

Sinjin Joins Make Your Own Havaianas and Have You Made Your Own Havaianas? by Sinjin Pineda

Make Your Own Havaianas at SM Cebu by Gerrymie Miong Tampus

Havaianas 2010 by Guada Esmena

My First Pair of Havaianas by Agnes Jimenez

Make Your Own Havaianas Year 5 by Angelie Bas

Jewelmer’s Luster For Life

Cebu Bloggers Society — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:38:14 +0000

Since its inception in 1979, Jewelmer, a company founded by a French perliculture specialist and a Filipino entrepreneur, has been engaged in South Sea pearl farming with the vision of creating the most lustrous pearls in the world. Thirty years later, Jewelmer continues to be the leading producer of exquisite and rare golden Palawan South Sea pearls and an active participant of international trade fairs as the prominent supplier of Palawan South Sea pearls in the world market.

The company also prides itself in being the only pearl farm company that designs and manufactures fine pearl jewelry, which is a perfect blend of European and Asian artistry and craftsmanship.

Jewelmer operates fine pearl jewelry retail boutiques located in five-star hotels and high-end commercial malls in the Philippines and has trade and retail presence in Dubai, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Paris.

Last June 23 of this year, Jewelmer unveiled the Luster For Life exhibit at the Rotunda, 1st Level Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu, a popular shopping destination. It is part of what the company calls the “Jewelmer Experience”.

“The Jewelmer Experience engages the senses. It’s everything from the color of our showrooms, the interaction of clients with our people, our imagery, and philosophy. All of these are but a small part of the whole Experience. Its quite difficult to explain. It really should be experienced to be fully appreciated… The Luster for Life exhibit, in particular, shares our brand values in a visual and engaging way.” -Jewelmer’s Retail Manager Catrina Paulino

The Luster for Life exhibit is composed of six main panels: Palawan South Sea Pearls, Luster for Life, The Miracle of the Rare Golden Pearl, European Elegance, An Environmental Gem, and A Nation’s Pride. Each segment features a combination of vivid imagery and descriptive text. Also included in the exhibit are the actual tools used for pearl cultivation, a pearl diorama, and some unique pieces that are part of Jewelmer’s fine jewelry collections.

Luster for Life

Each Palawan South Sea pearl is composed of thousands of layers of thick, translucent, natural nacre that creates a luster that lasts a lifetime.

The Rivage des Perles Collection by Jewelmer

Jewelmer’s Palawan South Sea pearls possess an excellent luster that lasts a lifetime. Often described as an outer sheen or surface brilliance, a pearl’s luster is created when light passes through thousands of layers of nacre, the crystalline substance that makes up a pearl. Due to the translucence and thickness of the natural nacre of Jewelmer’s pearls, the end result is an excellent luster that the company has come to be known for.

The Miracle of the Golden Pearl

Jewelmer’s South Sea pearls come from the pristine marine environment of Palawan, Philippines.

Jewelmer is the only pearl producer in the world that has successfully produced pearls with a rich, natural golden color. Through decades of research and biotechnology, Jewelmer was able to perfect the breeding process that produces gold-lipped Pinctada maxima pearl oysters capable of growing large, lustrous, golden pearls. This deep, rich color can only be found in South Sea pearlsproduced in the Philippines.

The European Elegance

Inspired by nature, each piece is a product of east and west working together on such a delightful material, pearl lovers are bound to be always surprised. A team of Italian, French, and Filipino artists draws inspiration from a multitude of sources and creates exquisite designs that enhance the beauty of each pearl. These designs are then executed by highly-skilled Swiss and Filipino goldsmiths and artisans.

Exclusive to the Cebu leg of the exhibit are three South Sea pearl collector pieces: a baroque pearl strand necklace and an eagle brooch. The strand necklace is composed of 49 large, natural silvery-blue baroque South Sea pearls set with 18-karat white gold, while an irregularly shaped, large baroque South Sea pearl inspires the body of an bejeweled eagle made of gold and diamonds. Both of these one-of-a-kind pieces were part of a recently concluded international pearl exhibition held in Qatar, UAE.

An Environmental Gem

A lustrous South Sea pearl is the reflection of the health and beauty of theenvironment where it was cultivated. In the face of globally dwindling natural resources, Philippine pearl farmers give back to Mother Nature and become stewards of marine life. Thus, Jewelmer is committed to a unique kind of pearl farming: a non-extractive, environmentally sound process, which ensures that nature remains protected and unexploited.

A Nation’s Pride

The pearl is the Philippine’s national gem, the best representative of a land rich in natural resources as well as people with smiles as warm and welcoming as a golden pearl.

Finally, on October 15, 1996, former President Fidel V. Ramos concretized the pearl’s role in Philippine culture through Presidential Proclamation No. 905. The proclamation acknowledges the South Sea Pearl’s role in the country’s socio-economic & cultural tradition as well as the gem’s part in the promotion of Filipino heritage and as a support of its national development efforts.

Jewelmer continues to share the spirit of the Philippines through the warm, lustrous glow of the South Sea pearl: a true living gem and the pride of a nation.

Jewelmer Luster for Life: A Pearl Exhibit – by Wilhelmina Sawari

Jewelmer launches Luster for Life at the Ayala Center Cebu – by Sinjin Pineda

Jewelmer : Experiencing the Luster in Cebu - by Angeli Bas

Palawan as Tourist Spot and home of Jewelmer’s Golden South Sea Pearls – by Miong Pelimon

Sabores de España at Marco Polo Plaza

Cebu Bloggers Society — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:07:03 +0000

Philippine Cuisine was greatly influenced by the Spanish colonization a long time ago. Food historians claim that 80 percent of Philippine dishes are of Spanish origin. Because the Spaniards formed the elite, dishes adapted by upper-class Filipinos were also Spanish-inspired. Thus, many of the party and fiesta dishes and those served for special occasions bear names like relleno, morcon, paella, callos, embutido, caldereta, etc.

Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu celebrated Sabores de España, for the third time already. The event was launched on July 16, 2010, and went on until July 25, 2010. It was graced by the Spain’s Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Luis Arias-Romero, and Honorary Consul of Spain, Jaime Picornell, Ms. Gema Pido and Mr. Hans Suri.

Special performances by the internationally-awarded Filipino concert pianist, Maestor Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz, accompanied by Guitarist Ruben Reyes entertained the guest during the short program. They romanced the audience with a colorful and spellbinding reportoire at the Lobby Lounge.

The ceremonial cutting of the Serrano Ham at Café Marco and unveiling of the quintessential Paella at El Viento Restaurant at Pool bar highlighted the event. The Parade of Chefs and Waiters made the event more festive.

Paella

The main event was the dinner where several Spanish food were served. Gema Luisa Pido, Cebu’s foremost authority on Spanish culinary tradition, brought out her treasured family recipes for Paella, Lengua Estofada, Cocidos, Rellenos, Croquettas, Gambas, Sans Rival, Leche Flan, and other Spanish delicacies – all becoming part of Cafe Marco’s award-winning international buffet.

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Sabores de España by Michael Sinjin Pineda

Marco Polo Cebu celebrates the flavors of Spain by Ethelbert Ouano

TV5 Star Factor

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:49:51 +0000

STAR FACTOR AUDITION in Cebu

The auditions held last August 7, 2010 was for TV5’s upcoming reality-based talent search Star Factor, which will screen showbiz hopefuls aged 13-18 years old for the total package of good looks, exceptional talent and charm, and the all-important star quality.

Airing in September, Star Factor will be hosted by actress-host-model Ruffa Gutierrez, who herself is the epitome of what stardom is all about. Not only will she serve as a role model for the show’s would-be contestants, she will be a big sister, mentor and friend to them as well.

Aside from the young showbiz aspirants who will be undergoing various challenges to prove their rightful claim to stardom, Star Factor also showcases a panel of judges who are experts in the field of show business and who all have the eye for true star potential.

The Star Makers (Star Factor’s panel of judges) are composed of acclaimed stage actor and director and Talent 5 head Audie Gemora as the chairman, with multi-awarded writer and director Joey Reyes, photographer of the stars Raymond Isaac, maestro of Philippine music Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, and popular talent manager Ms. Annabelle Rama.

TV5 Star Factor Auditions at SM City Cebu by Sinjin Pineda
STAR FACTOR AUDITION in Cebu – A New Reality TV Show by TV5 by Ricky Louie de la Cruz
TV5 invades Cebu by Vernon Go

Make A Difference With Be Resorts’ “Be The Spark”

Bryan Karl Yuson — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:37:38 +0000

Reverse the trend for one day. Be the spark.

Be Resorts Mactan tries to give back to the environment by having their environmentally-friendly promotion, Be the Spark. If you want to try a vacation with heart, then you might want to take part in Be the Spark.

Give back while getting away for the weekend. Island-hop to Olango and help save Mother Earth with cleanup drives and mangrove planting.

Interested? Check out the poster below.

Kindred Hearts: A Musicale, the Restage

Cebu Bloggers Society — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:42:00 +0000

“Kindred Hearts: A Musicale” is a story which depicts the values and struggles of life, friendship, family, and love. It revolves around Thomas Kent Galvez, a nursing student, who in one way or another discovers the worth of living and the importance of filial love and companionship; but as he begins to change, he unveils a predicament that entails him to make a decision that involves life and death.

The musicale premiered last December 8-13, 2009 at SM City Cebu Cinema One, co-presented and fully supported by both the Velez Nurses’ Alumni Association (VNAA) and the Association of Deans of the Philippines Colleges of Nursing – Cebu Chapter (ADPCN). It was witnessed by students from the different colleges and universities from all over the province of Cebu as well as professionals, graduates, and the general public who greatly appreciated and enjoyed the show based on the various positive feedbacks that we had received. The play has been fully approved by both the Department of Education (DepEd) and The Commission of Higher Education (CHED) and recognized by the Philippine Nurses’ Association – Cebu Chapter (PNA).

This musical production is entirely original and proudly written by a fellow Cebuano. The music was also locally arranged and recorded by the organizer’s very own cast and crew.

Here is a video clip from the musicale:

In connection to the success of the production, the group has decided to restage the play. This season, Atrium Core Group together with Contemporary Thespians Club (formerly Cebu Theater Company, Ltd.) proudly brings Kindred Hearts: A Musicale, the Restage on September 29-30 and October 1-2 2010 at Ayala Center Cebu Onstage Cinema One. Together, they hope to make a world class theater that will surely captivate the hearts of every Cebuano audience.

Ticket prices are at Php150.00. For reservations, contact them at:

ATRIUM CORE GROUP
F. Ramos St., Cebu City
(0916)7546649 / (0933)9528561
the.atrium@yahoo.com

Furthermore, proceeds of the production will go to their beneficiary, the Manna Ministry’s “Adopt a Student Program“, a charitable project which provides funding to well-deserving children who could not afford to go to college. Indeed, your support will not only help fund their project but will make a big difference in the lives of these children.

Here are the schedules of the show:

Date / Time:
September 29, 2010 / 4:30pm
September 29, 2010 / 7:00pm
September 30, 2010 / 12:30pm
September 30, 2010 / 3:00pm
September 30, 2010 / 5:30pm
September 30, 2010 / 8:00pm
October 1, 2010 / 12:30pm
October 1, 2010 / 3:00pm
October 1, 2010 / 5:30pm
October 1, 2010 / 8:00pm
October 2, 2010 / 12:30pm
October 2, 2010 / 3:00pm
October 2, 2010 / 5:30pm
October 2, 2010 / 8:00pm

A New Cat on the Block: Coffeecat

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:24:41 +0000

"A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent."

There’s a new cat in town, and they call it Coffecat. The name may sound like an international coffee brand, but if it’s humble beginnings will be traced, everyone will be surprised to know that it is a proud Philippine brand.

Coffeecat first opened its doors in May 2009 in Torres Street, Davao City. It marks yet another milestone with its second branch, in Cebu this time, at the Asiatown IT Park’s newest high-rise development, the eBloc Tower. It was on July 16, 2010 that Coffeecat made its way to Cebuanos’ hearts, promising to further enrich the highly developed coffee culture scene in this city already spoiled with choices. Coffeecat serves the pure goodness of 100% premium Arabica coffee, making it not just another brew in the City.

April Rama, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama, Cebu City Councilor Eduardo Rama and Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, during the opening of CoffeeCat!

The concept for Coffeecat was fructified out of a dream of creating a new type of rendezvous – one that mixes modern, industrial, and minimalist elements yet retains a warm and cozy ambiance for good conversations, great beverages and delectable dishes. Coffeecat is a perfect stomping ground for some hearty laughters with family and friends, alone time with a good book and cup of brew, private discussions with colleagues and sweet moments with a special someone. It is a celebration of coffee and life.

CoffeeCat Cebu is 90 square meters of stylish and chic space which can accommodate a total of 60 guests with its indoor and outdoor seating combined. The café specializes in expertly handcrafted beverages made from premium coffee blend illy®, a careful balance of 9 types of pure Arabica beans from South and Central America, India and Africa which creates the unmistakable illy flavor always identical in any espresso cup, wherever it is drunk around the world; non-coffee drinks like Avalanche™ Ice Blends and its signature product – Yogo™ Premium Frozen Yogurt in Original or Green Tea Flavors.

MISSION-VISION

Coffeecat Mission: To delight people we meet and serve. To offer the best coffee experience through our quality products and customer service.

Coffeecat Vision: To be a reference for coffee culture and excellence. An innovative company offering only the finest products.

Coffeecat is a lifestyle coffee concept owned and operated by Coffeecat Corporation. For more information, visit yourcoffeecat.com.

CoffeeCat opens in Cebu! – by Michael Sinjin Pineda

Coffeecat in Cebu Opens – by Ricky Louie de la Cruz

Coffee Cat now opens in Cebu at the eBlock IT Park – Ethelbert Ouano

Coffeecat Rocks Cebu – Jorich Ponio

One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit 2010

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:33:39 +0000

Learn. Connect. Commit. Act. That is the general thrust of this year’s Mandaue Business Movement (MBM 2010) and also for the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010. After the recently concluded Mandaue Run for Life 2010, the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be on August 9, 2010 at the Cebu international Convention Center, Mandaue City.

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be attended by top business executives. The business summit has the theme “The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action“. The intent of the summit is to leave the participants with an understanding of what they need to do to contribute to sustainable development and the strong commitment to do something about it.

The Sustainable Business Revolution: A CALL TO ACTION!

What is this all about?

Experts agree that making the shift to a sustainable business economy is critical to the future of the Philippines and the world. Without making that leap, the environment we so cherish will continue to deteriorate at an increasingly rapid pace, which in turn will affect the quality of life for all of us. by taking on the challenge of “Becoming Sustainable”, we as a business community can reverse that trend and truly create a lasting legacy of sustainable long term growth for business, our community and the natural world around us.

Making that happen requires a “revolution” both in thinking and in action on the part of business leaders throughout the world. In this first of a series of summits, the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting in 2010 and 2011, you as an attendee will have a unique opportunity to join that revolution and build a sustainable business legacy or your company, you community, and our country.

What will I get if I join this event?

LEARN why sustainability is so important and what you need to do to make the transformation in you own business.

CONNECT with major business leaders who have made the leap to sustainability and who can help you with your own challenges, as well as with other attendees around you who may provide unique partnership opportunities going forward.

COMMIT to specific steps you company needs to take to move into this new world of sustainable business.

ACT on the first of those steps you just committed to, so that when you go back to your company afterwards you are already moving toward your long-term goals.

Who should attend?

CEOs and other Senior Executives within corporations, Senior Government Policy Managers, Investment Executives, Educational Leaders and members of Business Support Organizations.

Varied talks from Environment, Technology, Energy, Business, Social Development and to Advocacy given by prestigious speakers! Like: ALex Lacson, Antonio Meloto, Jr. and many more!

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 is organized by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry and in partnership with the Province of Cebu, Mandaue City and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

For more information about the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010, you may contact and register at MCCI – 3/F FCB Financial Center Building, AC Cortes Avenue Corner P. Burgos St. ALang-alang, Mandaue City, Philippines, 6014; (032) 4202252 / (032) 4202232.

TeeDee: Hear and Wear

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:38 +0000

Selling original records has become quite a struggle for the music industry, especially when almost everything can be easily accessed on the internet for free.

“Music is now ill in Cebu.” says Sonic Boom Music Producer and famous band manager, Alex “Phat Boy” Lim during the TeeDee Press Conference held at the Outpost Restobar last July 17, 2010. He asserted that truly, everything changes-even music, and perhaps, there will come a day that nobody will buy original albums. “It’s not shocking to know some countries having no music albums sold. Our country will somehow be one of them but that is not today. We all should rely on the progress of time on when to adapt the new trend of music playing.”

Halfway through last year, we at SONIC BOOM noticed an unmistakable trend in our audience’s consumer behaviour – our CDs were not moving as much as our band shirts were. We knew for a fact this wasn’t indicative of how they valued our artists because they do pay a considerable amount to get into our events, and they also patronize our bands religiously. We also knew that it was no coincidence that this happened at a time when torrents, piracy, e-radio and other free digital media were proliferating.

So much goes into preparing an album. Any band will tell you that. To invest that much time and resources into something that competes with free media just did not seem logical. We knew that we needed to come up with something that would showcase our artists, spread their music, and most importantly, give the fans more value for their purchase. Hence the TeeDee – Hear and Wear.

Photo: Clarence Mongado

Sonic Boom comes up with a new avenue for bands who want to have albums. Not just plain albums- albums that will ‘click’. As remembered, last summer, Sonic Boom officially announced that they are now a music and label company.

As for Sonic Boom, TeeDee is the solution of the predicament of Cebu’s Music Industry. The name says it all: TeeDee. A t-shirt with a CD. The philosophy behind the TeeDee is simple: More bang for your buck.

Why you should buy one:

Affordable: For only Php500, you get a high-quality shirt and great music from bands you love.

Art+Music: The TeeDee also opens an awesome new avenue for musicians and artists to collaborate. Renowned art-scene superstars creating pieces inspired by a specific band’s sound — music you can see.

Fit: There are 5 sizes to choose from! Our sizing is based on numbers, making Size 1 the smallest (XS) and Size 5 the largest (XL). Special sizes are also available by order.

Music: Let the band give you a unique aural experience: three tracks, handpicked by the band for your listening pleasure. As if that were not enough, the lyrics of the single are printed inside the shirt in the vocalist’s handwriting; along with autographs of all the members.

Limited: You will own a collector’s item! We like to keep things unique, because we know you do. We limit our production of TeeDees per batch.

The bands featured as the first batch now being produced in TeeDee are the following with their album title and the shirt designer name.

December Avenue “Time To Go” – Curious Wiji
Gasulina “Risk Addicted” – Nick Automatic
The Line Divides “Don’t Let It Go” – Burito Machine
Subscapular “Telefication” – Alex Pelayo
Salaman “Soldiers of the New Age” – Bunny Pasig

For more information and ordering details, visit http://teedee.com.ph/

TeeDee: Hear and Wear by Clarence Mongado
TeeDee – Hear and Wear: Reviving Bands and their Music by Mary Angeli Bas

Sony Ericsson Opens X10 Café at SM City Cebu

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:50 +0000

Photo by Miong

Sony Ericsson Executives gracefully kicked off X10 Cafe at the 2nd Floor SM City Cebu last July 14, 2010. It was in this event that Sony Ericsson first launched the latest handsets in its growing Xperia™ portfolio, along with their latest mobile phones. There was the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro, which has been labelled as the world’s smallest Android smartphones in terms of height x width as of April 28, 2010.

The Xperia™ line of handsets brings consumers the best communication and entertainment experiences, delivered in a collection of smartphones to give consumers choice in size and style.

Mobile Phones:

Xperia™ X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro

The latest of these choices is the Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro. The X10 mini has dimensions of 3.2 by 1.9 by .63 inches, while the X10 mini pro with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard is 3.5 by 2.05 by .67 inches. Both are approximately the size of a credit card, but are bursting with numerous features. As Google Android smartphones, the duo can be customized with directly downloadable applications fromAndroid Market™.

More on X10 Mini… More on X10 Mini Pro…

Xperia™ X10

The Xperia™ X10, which made a solid global debut earlier this year, was Sony Ericsson’s first smartphone in the Android platform. It has since become one of the company’s best sellers, and has been recorded as Japan’s top selling smartphone. The X10 mini is available in black, pearl white, lime and silver while the X10 mini pro is in black and red.

More here…

Xperia™ X8

Sony Ericsson had also announced a new Xperia™ mobile phone that will be arriving by the third quarter of 2010, the X8. The X8will build on the success of the X10 and the mini products and extend the most entertaining smartphones collection to an even broader audience.

See specs here…

Xperia Vivaz Pro

Vivaz has an 8.1 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, continuous auto focus for video, image stabilizer, 3D games, Facebook and Twitter applications. One can review the HD video content in the standby panel or online via Wi-Fi on the 3.2 inch widescreen. It’s has a curve-shaped design for the hands to easily and comfortably hold it.

More here…

PLUS . . .

Own the hottest shirt with the mightiest little mobile phone in your pocket. Sony Ericsson and Oxygen have launched a partnership to dress you up in the stylish new Oxygen mini tee with a special Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pocket. Oxygen’s little black shirt of the season was specially designed with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™X10 mini as inspiration. With its new high-street style, Oxygen has gained a following among the ultra-hip and mobile. Fashionable men and women have found Oxygen the first and last stop to find that sophisticated party look that works. Oxygen has launched its latest clothes collection and carries a host of fashionable accessories. The Oxygen mini tee is only the latest among its must-have creations, available exclusively when you buy Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini or X10 mini pro.
For Oxygen shoppers, a minimum P800 purchase entitles them to a raffle coupon for one of 15 Sony Ericsson X10 mini handsets. The promo begins July 23 until August 31, 2010. Prizes will be drawn on September 10, 2010. Selected Oxygen shops will also feature Sony Ericsson X10 mini demonstrations.
Purchase a Sony Ericsson X10 mini or X10 mini pro during the same period, and get a free Oxygen mini tee. Visit a Sony Ericsson Experience Shop and authorized dealer nationwide or shop at Oxygen to learn more.

Sony Ericsson is a 50/50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson established in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London and operations in major markets around the world. Sony Ericsson’s strategy is to become the industry leader in mobile Communication Entertainment, through new styles of interaction across the internet and social media. Sony Ericsson offers exciting consumer experiences through innovative and feature rich phones, accessories, content and applications. For more information, please see: www.sonyericsson.com/press.

Official Launching of Xperia in Cebu from Sony Ericsson by Rabsin de la Cruz

Sony Ericsson Opens X10 Cafe at SM Cebu Cyberzone with Xperia Mini E10i by Gerrymie Tampus

Sony Ericsson unveils the smallest Android smartphones in the world at the X10 Cafe of SM City Cebu by Karen Veloso

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 in Cebu by Kevin Ray Chua

Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort: Coming Together at 21

Cebu Bloggers Society — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:23:58 +0000

Last July 21, 2010, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort celebrated its 21^st anniversary, dubbed as “Coming Together at 21″.

Maribago Bluewater is one of the most popular and top-class beach resorts here in Central Visayas. It is located at Mactan Island, Lapulapu City, Cebu. Being on its 21^st year of existence in providing a world class and quality accommodation and vacation services to its locals and foreign tourists is indeed, something to be proud of!

Consul Arcadio Alegrado, Chairman of the Board of Bluewater Resorts and Hotels Management, Inc., welcomed everyone to the celebration. On behalf of his wife and children, who are now running the resort, he extended his gratitude to those who made Maribago Bluewater what it is today. It was then followed by an audio-visual presentation called “Moving Forward”, made by Maribago Bluewater General Manager Rhyz Buac.

What started out as a weekend getaway resort for the Alegrado family, 2 million patrons have passed through and 1 million guests have stayed at the Maribago Bluewater since it opened its doors on July 21, 1989. “Having been with the resort for 20 years, I personally saw how this simple beach property evolved into this lush paradise.” says Mr. Buac.

How has Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort changed through the years?

Maribago Bluewater started with only 40 employees. Now, they have more than 350 of which 9 of them have been there since the very beginning!

Maribago Bluewater started with a land area of 2 hectares. Now, it has grown to 7 hectares.

Maribago Bluewater started with only 32 rooms. Now, they have 158 rooms and suites.

Maribago Bluewater’s Beach and Garden Wing Rooms have been updated with a contemporary Filipino look.

Maribago Bluewater has renovated and added restaurants, including the new Molto Italiano and Cove – which is arguably the best live seafood restaurant in Cebu.
TRIVIA: Cove has played host to 4 Philippine Presidents.

Maribago Bluewater has improved menu offerings, focusing on quality and expanded selections.

Maribago Bluewater was declared the overall winner in the Cebu Goes Culinary Competition in 2006, with an all-Filipino team besting the international chains.

Maribago Bluewater has extablished the Amuma Spa – a full-service spa featuring pampering Filipino therapies, including their signature treatment – the Amuma Hilot.

Maribago Bluewater has expanded their brand:
Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort
Panglao Bluewater Beach Resort (opens in 2011)
Including their sister company they also have Almont Hotel and Resorts

Twenty-one years of excellence… twenty-one years and still counting. Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort has redefined Filipino service for 21 years and for that, 21 pioneering employees and industry suppliers were given recognition on the night of the celebration.

Photo: Sinjin Pineda

Filipino Cultural Presentations were showcased for all the guests, including well-known personalities from Cebu. The dinner buffet was then opened with performances by the Cebuano band, “Hardwood” and raffle prizes were given away.

Looking forward, Maribago Bluewater commits to continue their mission of providing the best in Filipino hospitality and lifestyle experience, coupled with world-class facilities and amenities. In line with that, they will continue with the renovations and upgrading of their facilities to meet customer needs and trends including the completion of their beach and garden wings with upgraded amenities. They’ll also be building luxury villas with private wade pools and butler service. On top of that, Maribago Bluewater also wishes to provide for families on vacations and design accommodations and facilities for their junior guests.

And since a beach resort’s primary concern is the beach itself, Maribago Bluewater promises to be relentless in Ocean Care to protect the seas and natural resources. In line with that, they have a “Blue Goes Green” program which aims to preserve the environment and conserve water resources. They’re pursuing to strengthen such campaign for a brighter future for the resort and the overall tourism industry.

Congratulations to the Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort! Looking forward to another 21 years… and more!

Happy 21st Birthday Maribago Bluewaters! by Jim Villaflores
Happy 21st Anniversary Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort by Galleca Baylon
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Celebrates 21st Anniversary by Xerxes Bernandez
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort at 21 by Ricky Louie de la Cruz
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Celebrates 21st Anniversary by Mary Angeli Bas
Maribago 21st by Jose Blair Arciete
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort @ 21 years by Vernon Go
Mactan Island’s Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Celebrates 21 Years! by Gerrymie Tampus
21 years of Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Cebu by Michael Sinjin Pineda
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort Celebrates 21st Anniversary by Fleire Castro

Gears of War: Cebu’s 1st War Fashion Show

Cebu Bloggers Society — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:35:15 +0000

Cebu’s 1st ever war fashion show was held in Robinland Bldg., Margarita’s Family Cuisine last July 17, 2010, the concept of which is to showcase the gears and other items used during war. This event was made possible by CIRAS PRODUCTION in cooperation with MOUNTAINEERING ALLIANCE to help the children schooling in Brgy. Magsaysay in Mt. Manunggal Balamban, of the CMA’s Akyat Aklat Program.

Models of the said event were men airsoft players. But women and children were also there to model.

A free photo booth was provided by the organizers for everyone to enjoy. Here’s the shot of the Cebu Bloggers Society:

Photos courtesy of Karen Veloso.

Gears of War: Cebu’s 1st War Fashion Show by Karen Veloso
Cebu’s First War Fashion Show by Ricky Louie de la Cruz
Gears of War: Cebu’s First War Fashion Show by Michael Sinjin Pineda