2nd Laguna Blogging Summit website launched

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit officially started its Social Media campaign by launching its new website. All netizens or curious social revolutionist could now check the updates, speakers and sponsorship packages at "labsph.com" which is just newly constructed with the help of SEO strategist Mark Aksay.
The list of speakers are visible in front page and now everyone could have an advance free registration online. For this year, the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit is expected to be bigger since the first one was a huge success and contributed to the huge influx of tourist to the province of Laguna.

#‎2LaBS‬ THEME for 2013 is ‪#‎SocialrEvolutionist‬

"The laguna blogging summit last year was a huge success judging from the no. of participants who attended. More importantly we were able to project a positive and progressive image for the province under the transformative leadership of gov "ER" ejercito - estregan. The social media event of the Year was able to help laguna increase tourism arrivals from 2.2 million in 2008 to 4.8 million in 2012. We hope to continue this partnership with 2labs and the social media community for a more progressive and vibrant "bagong laguna" ! Mabuhay ang 2Labs at Mabuhay ang Pilipinas !" According to former 2nd District Board Member of Laguna and now the new Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Neil Andrew Nocon.

The Social Media Launch of the website was well attended either. Attendees were Philippine Red Cross Digital Strategies Kenneth Lloyd Dimalibot, Zoomanity Group representatives under its honcho Robert Laurel Yupangco that includes Jhoy Galas, Sassy Punzalan, Karen Cerral & Evie Ronquillo, ‪#‎2LaBS‬ organizers includes Dianne Salonga, Florencio Jusay Jr., Carl Valezona, Ivan Saldajeno, Mac Vasquez, Ross Del Rosario, Gelo Lopez, Yamito Calamba and yours truly.

Greenwich Pizza restaurant at Philfirst Building along Ayala avenue at Makati sponsored the Social Media Launched and committed to support all #2LaBS meetings.

The organizers would like to thank also Zoomanity Group @zoomanitygroup for bringing in at the launch 3 kinds of GCs worth Php 30k to support the Social Media campaign of the event by including it as prizes.
Organizers would like to thank the following sponsors and partners; Province of Laguna under Governor "ER" Ejercito, Governors Office, Chief of Staff Carlos F. Dolendo, Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Neil Andrew Nocon, Gardenia Bakers Philippines Inc., Air Asia, Commission on Elections, Café Lupe, 100 Miles Cafe, Cafe De Bonifacio, Oriang, Greenwich, Mac Carranz International Corp, Melbas Farm, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Casa Alegria Condotel, Galiliea Events Place, Zoomanity Group, Kliping Times, socialscene.ph, wheninmanila.com, The Tribune Post, WazzupPilipinas.com, Blog-ph.com, Ronda Balita, Manila Channel and Magic Expose.

For more information about the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit, please contact the lead organizer, Miss Grace Bondad Nicolas, at mobile number 09213191471. You may also e-mail her at gracenicolas@yahoo.com.

The Event website is at http://www.labsph.com

Hubad in General Santos City Fine Art Nude Photography and Post Processing Workshop

September 14.2013
For Inquiries please call/text: # 0922 8030 200
Limited slots only!

Course Outline:
--We will discuss equipment and basic lighting set-ups for photographing the nude form.
-We will explore and learn how to use studio lights and ambient light.
-Learn the right combination using Photoshop effects and filters.
-Special emphasis for the specific lighting and posing techniques
-Photoshop trick to expand the range of your fine art images.
-How to create an abstract with your model that combined with the right lighting, angle, or prop can produce classic abstract art nude images that are eye catching.

Requirements :
-Basic knowledge in Photoshop
-Laptop with working Photoshop CS5 /CS6
-DSLR Camera
- Laptop w/mouse

Informatics International College Talknology Series with Microsoft Philippines

Supported by: Philippine Information Technology Organization and Jigabytes Technologies

Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Marikina City, Philippines

Informatics International College SM Marikina & Cainta Campus In cooperation with Microsoft Philippines

Presents the Informatics Talknology Series entitled: What’s Beyond The Cloud?

Featuring

Windows Azure (Microsoft's Cloud Platform)

Mr. Edison Tan Open Source Software Specialist

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Azure

With Special Topics:

Windows 8 / 8.1

Mr. Eufer Passion Windows Client Marketing Specialist

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Client

Office 2013

Mr. John Erwin Magno Product Specialist - Microsoft Office

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Office System

Windows Phone 8

Visual Studio 2013

Microsoft Student Partners

NAIA TERMINAL 3 PASSENGERS BLOCKED FROM TAKING THE REGULAR TAXI

MUST WATCH & SHARE para maiparating natin sa kinauukulan at upang malaman natin kung ano ang katotohanan sa likod nito.with reports from Camille Diola (philstar.com)

MANILA, Philippines - Passengers who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 recently found themselves unable to use an exit gate where they could hail regular metered taxicabs.

In a video by Nitya Saulo taken around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, domestic flights passengers complained to security guards blocking the upper level exit gate at the airport's newest and biggest terminal.Raymond Domingo of art organization Dakila said that the airport scheme seems to be designed to force passengers to hire the pricier airport cabs waiting at the open exit ways.

"Not all people can afford and not all people who took the plane is that rich enough to just close our eyes and pay the amount of the yellow taxi downstairs," Velasco said.Regular taxicabs have a flag-down rate of P40 while airport taxis charge passengers a flag-down rate of P70.

Saulo told Philstar.com on Monday that after the passengers filed a formal complaint against the management of the terminal, the guards temporarily allowed them to pass.

Harden, Gordon impressed with young basketball talents at NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite

 James Harden and Eric Gordon got a taste of Filipino streetball at its finest yesterday (July 28) at the Finals of NBA3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Tent.

The ultimate competitions of the three-day three-on-three basketball tournament – which drew 60,000 fans over three days at the double venue -- was moved to the PICC from the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall Sunday afternoon on account of the rain.

James Harden, The Pacemates, Grizz and NBA Country Manager to the Philippines, Carlo SIngson give perfect scores to a dunk contest participant.

Little boys not quite five feet who were members of the RP Team Thirteen Under and wowed the NBA stars as they heaved shots from two-point country in the U13 division. The very young players of the RP Team were only good for a runner up finish, but their ease with the basketball impressed the NBA talents and the avid basketball crowd.

From the tipoff last Friday until Sunday, NBA players James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Pelicans graced the events and interacted with Pinoy basketball fans together with the Indiana Pacemates and Grizz, the mascot of the Memphis Grizzlies. Harden and Gordon signed giveaways and threw them to the crowd, getting squeals of delight from the basketball-loving Pinoys.

Games featuring media and entertainment celebrities kicked off the Sunday event at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, with SM MOA fans liking the basketball grit and savvy of stars they only see on TV. Team Alcaraz, made up of GMA players Marco Alcaraz, Ervic Vijandre, Jose Sarasola and Jack Corpuz ruled the Celebrity division. 

James Harden gets up on his feet over the unbelievable shot in the U13 division finals between RP 13 Under and Escuela de Sophia-1.

The Women's Under-16 division meanwhile was won by Team CAYS composed of Alexis Aguirre, Leezah Sorallo, Mae Ann Herradura and Jeivie Nama. The National University Lady Bulldogs quartet of Nica Villegas, Jack Danielle Animam, Ana Del Rosario and Kimberly Illut won the U18 division over the JASMS Patriots who failed to show up for the match. The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws -- Mary Angeli Cabochan, Allana May Lim, Marilourd Borja and Karen Columna -- prevailed over Team Mickey, made up mostly of former UP Lady Maroons, in the Girls’ Open, 8-4. 

The most exciting game in the Boys' division was the U-13 Finals game won by Escuela de Sophia-1 composed of Saymond Male, Andrei Cariato, Nelle Suminig and Christopher Perio. Their match against RP Thirteen Under went into overtime, as the littlest RP Thirteen Under player connected on a long distance 2-pointer, sending James Harden to his feet due to the excitement.

In the Under-16 division, the triumvirate of former Jr. NBA standout Jan Gabriel Sobrevega, Peter John Rabor and Astrolave Vista of University of Saint La Salle Bacolod dominated the Conquerors, 18-13.

The Beard loves Pinoy fans.

AMA JRS dominated CKSC Blazing Dragons in convincing fashion,  20-7. to take home the Under-18 division crown. The champion team is composed of Clark Quijano, Jayson David, Russel Fuentes and Michael Perez. Besides their prizes for winning the division, the group earned a slot in the Adidas D-Rose Tour series of events on Septmber 15-16 including the D-Rose Tour 3-on-3 Frand Finals. The players will be given Adidas apparel and D-Rose footwear as part of their participation in the D-Rose Tour 3-on-3 Grand Finals. 

The Men's Open division finals meanwhile was played between amateur basketball players who were former teammates during their college days. The underdogs EGS Elite pulled a stunner on the favored Blackwater Elite, 21-18. EGS, composed of former NCAA players Rocky Acidre, Mark Doligon and Acidre's younger brother Rutger, overcame Blackwater, the recently crowned champions of the 2013 PBA Developmental League Foundation Cup (D League) composed of Gio Ciriacruz, Robby Celiz, Bacon Austria and Louie Vigil. 

High 5's for Eric Gordon

NBA 3X 2013 Philippines presented by Sprite was also highlighted by an NBA Cares Activity for Special Olympic Athletes. Eric Gordon, Jr. NBA Head Coach Sefu Bernard and the Indiana Pacemates treated the kids to fun basketball games and drills. Jr. NBA All Stars Alumni dropped by and got the chance to meet Harden and Gordon up close and personal.

Fan activities at the event like the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest; the Sprite Basketball Clinic; the KFC Bucket 3-point Shootout; the Phoenix Fast Feet Challenge and NBA Half Time enabled fans to join in the fun as well. The PBA’s Tower of Power and only Rookie-MVP Benjie Paras and becoming-just-as-illustrious son Kobe Paras dropped by and caused a happy commotion.

A lucky division champion will win tickets to the 2013 NBA Global Games on October 10, featuring the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers in a preseason match at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The identity of the winning division champions will be announced later.

Meet, Greet Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint: CRUSH NG BAYAN Open Photo-shoot August 11, 2013

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
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Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

Meet, Greet & Shoot Shark Babe - Jaymee CRUSH NG BAYAN Open Photoshoot August 11, 2013

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
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Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

Sweet Dreams! See her in a different light on Aug 11!

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
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Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

Register now for CRUSH NG BAYAN OPEN PHOTOSHOOT!

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

Get to meet, greet and shoot the latest addition to the Repsol Babes Philippines - Ms. Shieko Yuda

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

Bumper to Bumper Car show 1st Open photo-shoot event: Crush ng BAYAN @ UNO Lounge…

 

Mechanics : Regular registration fee is P1,500
*Early Registrants till July 31 - P1,200..
Early birds (photographers) will be given Official B2B IDs

Registration fee inclusive of Brunch meal, snack, Raffle coupon & Freebies. Limited SLOTS Only. Proceeds will benefit 2 foundations :)

Bank Accnt Details:
Account Name : Ladder Events Production
Account No. : 000570160820
Branch : BDO Quintin Paredes
-Please keep your deposit slips until the day of the event.
Contact Person: Sr. Mike B 0905 567 7432 (during working hours 9am-5pm)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shoot Concept: K-Pop
Location: Uno Lounge, Unit 6-7A Mayflower St. (former EDSA Central Ave) The Hub Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Models :
| MAI MOLDERO for Anzahl Urethane Paint
| Yassi Benitez for LLumar-Platinum Philippines
| Ann B. Mateo for A-Plus All Weather Paint
| "Ayumi" Yuda for Repsol Babes Philippines
| Jaymee Pagulayan for Shark Philippines - Car Accessories

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ PRESENTS ONE FC: KOJIMA VS. LEONE LIVE ON 13 SEPTEMBER FROM ISTORA SENAYAN IN JAKARTA INDONESIA

PAKISTANI MMA PIONEER BASHIR AHMAD TO FACE

NO-GI CHAMPION BRUNO PUCCI

ALSO: VINCENT LATOEL TAKES ON WILLY NI

PLUS: BRIANATA ROSADHI STEPS IN TO BATTLE RAYMOND TAN

CATCH ALL THE ACTION IN ASIA LIVE ON STAR SPORTS AND AROUND THE WORLD ON PAY-PER-VIEW AT WWW.ONEFC.LIVESPORT.TV

ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) returns to Indonesia on Friday, 13 September, with three additional bouts added to the event.  Pakistani MMA pioneer Bashir Ahmad is set to clash with No-gi World Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Bruno Pucci. Also, Dutch-Indonesian mixed martial artist Vincent Latoel will make his ONE FC debut opposite Dutch veteran Willy Ni in a Lightweight contest. Indonesian grappling champion Brianata Rosadhi has also stepped in to face Malaysia’s Raymond Tan in a contest set to reignite the rivalry between both countries. 

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “ONE FC will be back in Jakarta on 13 September with a fight card that is sure to get the adrenaline pumping for the passionate Indonesian fight fans. Bruno Pucci and Bashir Ahmad are two of the most electrifying Featherweights in Asia and their encounter will deliver non-stop action. Indonesian standouts Vincent Latotel and Brianata Rosadhi are exciting fighters who always come ready to put on a show and I’m sure they will be looking to give the home fans something to cheer about. Thousands of fans in attendance and the millions watching live around the world are set for another evening of world-class MMA featuring the best in Asia.”

Tickets for ONE FC: KOJIMA VS LEONE are on sale now at Kiostix (www.kiostix.com). Ticket categories begin with the full Red Carpet and cage-side experience for VVIPs at IDR 2,500,000. Tickets priced at IDR 1,500,000, IDR 750,000, IDR 500,000, and IDR 250,000 are also available. All applicable service charges apply.

Fans in Asia can catch all the action live on STAR Sports. Check your local listings. Also, fans from around the world can witness the action online via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The first four undercard fights are available for viewing free-of-charge and the main card fights will be available for purchase at just US$9.99.

Bashir Ahmad is credited as being the pioneer of MMA in Pakistan. He is undefeated in his professional MMA career, with his last win coming in an exhilarating back-and-forth slugfest against Thai fighter Shannon Wiratchai at ONE FC: KINGS & CHAMPIONS that saw Ahmad get his hands raised at the end of three rounds.  Always ready to stand and strike, he will look to keep the fight standing against a grappling specialist like Bruno Pucci.

Bruno Pucci is a two-time grappling No-Gi World Champion and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Since transitioning to mixed martial arts, he is currently undefeated with two impressive submission victories against established Brazilian opponents. He now trains out of the prestigious Evolve MMA gym alongside Muay Thai, Boxing and BJJ world champions and is looking to make his mark in the competitive Asian MMA scene.

Vincent Latoel is a Dutch-Indonesian kickboxer that hails from the famed Golden Glory gym.  He is a veteran with more than 30 fights on his record and will look to make his mark in Asia for the first time.  With roots in the Indonesian state of Moluccas, Latoel will look to give the 15,000 Indonesian fans in attendance something to cheer about with a victory.

Willy Ni is a Shooto veteran from the Netherlands. He has faced some of the best Lightweights in Europe, including British slugger Dan Hardy. He is especially proficient with his grappling skills, having finished nine of his opponents by submission. Having been out of action for four years, he is relishing the opportunity to get back into competition and will be looking to notch another win over an experienced opponent.

Brianata Rosadhi will step in to replace the injured Stefer Rahardian, who had to withdraw from the planned bout against Raymond Tan. Rosadhi is a Wushu champion who has also impressed in the grappling circuit. With a diverse arsenal of skills, Rosadhi is relishing the opportunity and will be looking to use his versatility to catapult him to a victory. Bragging rights will be at stake as he takes on Raymond Tan from Malaysia. Indonesia and Malaysia have a storied sporting rivalry that will be reignited in this contest.

Raymond Tan is a founding member of Penang Top Team and ranked as one of the best Bantamweights in Malaysia. He initially began training in Taekwondo before he moved into mixed martial arts as he grew older. He will be looking to use his long reach to devastating effect with crisp striking and signature kicks when he faces Brianata Rosadhi on 13 September in Jakarta.

For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

2013 NBA 3X fires off

MANILA, Philippines – NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite tipped off 3 p.m. July 26 at the Music Hall of the SM Mall of Asia with the Indiana Pacemates setting the tone of the three-day tournament with high-energy sparks and a fun attitude.

NBA players James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Eric Gordon of the New Orleans Pelicans lent their star presence to the event alongside the Pacemates and Grizz, the Memphis Grizzlies team mascot.

Carlo Singson, NBA Country Manager to the Philippines Asia, lauded the enthusiasm accorded NBA 3X by local streetballers and Pinoy basketball fans and thanked partners for helping spread the NBA 3X experience to the islands. He also said the Philippines is one of 14 countries experiencing NBA 3X this year. The first NBA 3X in Southeast Asia was launched in Manila in 2011.

NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite features a 3-on-3 tournament that provides players with an opportunity to hone their skills and compete amongst their peers. Following the success of Pinoy streetballers Kobe Paras, Thirdy Ravena, Arvin Tolentino and Rashleigh Rivero in the recent FIBA Asia U18 3-on-3 championships, this faster, shorter and more intense basketball format is gaining unprecedented popularity in the country and around the world.

The seven divisions in the tournament include the boys’ U13 (10-12 years old), U16 (13-15 years old), U18 (16-17 years old) and Open Division (18 years old and above), the girls’ U16 (13-15 years old), U18 (16-17 years old) and Open Category (18 years old and above) plus a Celebrity Division which will feature media and entertainment personalities.

Some of the celebrities who will play 3-on-3 basketball on Sunday, July 28 are Rovilson Fernandez, Marco Alcaraz, Ervic Vijandre, Bobby Yan, Young JV, Mark Zambrano, Jace Flores and JC Tiuseco, running guru Rio de la Cruz (Run Rio) and TV sports casters Dominic Uy, Jason Webb, Richard del Rosario, Mico Halili, TJ Manotoc, Marco Benitez and Charles Tiu.

Adding to the excitement of the event, division winners will be entered into a special raffle whereby one lucky team will come away with four (4) tickets to NBA Global Games Philippines 2013 — the first-ever NBA preseason game in the Philippines — between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers at the Mall of Asia Arena on October 10.

Also, the winning team for the boys U18 division at NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite will  automatically receive a slot to participate in the adidas D Rose Tour series of events on September 15-16, including the D Rose Tour 3-on-3 Grand Finals. The players will be given adidas apparel and D Rose footwear as part of their participation in the D Rose Tour 3-on-3 Grand Finals.

Free fan activities at NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite include: the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest; the Sprite Basketball Clinic; the KFC Bucket 3-Point Shootout; the Phoenix Fast Feet Challenge; NBA 3X Half Time, and more. NBA Stars James Harden and Eric Gordon will share their basketball talent with young players, while the Indiana Pacers dance team – the Indiana Pacemates – and Grizz, the Memphis Grizzlies Mascot will add even more excitement to the event. The full event activities schedule can be found below and on the official NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite event website at www.nba3x.com/philippines.

Registration began in June on a first come first serve basis and ran until July 12, 2013. This year, besides the usual registration locations, an NBA 3X Jeepney plied city routes and visited schools to invite registrants and make it easier for them to register in the tournament.

Along with presenting partner Sprite, official partners of NBA 3X Philippines 2013 include adidas, KFC and Phoenix Petroleum. Official NBA broadcasters are SOLARtv Network Incorporated (Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV) and Studio 23. X-Play Online Games Inc. (X-Play) and PhilStar.com will act as official media partners, while Spalding, SM Mall of Asia and SM Cinemas will act as supporting partners.

All participants of the NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite will receive a jersey and NBA sling bag. There will also be prizes for the winner of each division.

NBA 3X is being conducted in 14 countries outside of the US this summer, including the Philippines.

For more information on NBA 3X Philippines 2013 presented by Sprite, log on to www.nba3x.com/philippines. Fans can also get updates on the event by following the NBA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nba_philippines and through Facebook at www.facebook.com/nba3xasia and www.facebook.com/philsnba.

Pontefino Hotel & Residences, The Home of the Azkals in Batangas City

Pontefino Hotel & Residences in Batangas City recently inked a landmark partnership with the country’s national football team, the Azkals at the Café 1771 in El Pueblo Ortigas.

The Philippine Azkals have won the hearts thousands of Filipinos and marked the beginning of the country’s fascination for football —no mean feat in a country devoted to basketball. While very little was expected of the team, they have defied all expectations by winning match after match after more established teams and clubs abroad.

The team officially makes its Batangas home at the Pontefino Hotel, an upscale 60-room accommodation. The hotel is the centerpiece of Pontefino Hotel & Residences, a complete lifestyle community. Apart from providing lodging and hospitality to the team, Pontefino Hotel & Residences will also provide a venue for future activities and efforts undertaken by the team to raise awareness and funds for training and participation in competitions and tournaments around the world.

The Pontefino Residences and Pontefino Prime are exclusive residential developments surrounding Hotel Pontefino. Located in the frontier of progress for secured value, growth and high returns, no other residential development in the area comes close in offering such location and accessibility.

The partnership between the country’s flag-carrying football team and the premier lifestyle and residential development in Batangas coincides with the launch of the latter’s newest offering, the Terraces at Pontefino. As the ultimate expression of the Pontefino lifestyle, the Terraces feature exclusive, lofts and apartments in a private cluster surrounding a private courtyard. As with buyers of other Pontefino projects, residents have the option to reside in the units or lease them to the hotel through a unique leaseback scheme that earns a monthly revenue for the unit owners.

from left to right (standing) are Azkals players: Misagh Bahadoran, Marwin Angeles, Jeffrey Cristiaens, and Marvin Angeles : Seated from left to right: Azkals Team Coordinator Patrick Ace Bright, Team Manager Dan Palami, Pontefino Hotel & Residences President and Chief Executive Officer Ricky Gutierrez, and SVP & Chief Operating Officer Fely T. Ramos

Pontefino Hotel and Residences is located at Gulod Labac, Batangas City and is accessible by the STAR Toll Expressway. For more information, visit www.pontefinohotel.com or www.pontefinoresidences.com.

Get ready for the RUSH!

The epic action-drama stars Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers) as the charismatic Englishman James Hunt and Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds) as the disciplined Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda, whose clashes on the Grand Prix racetrack epitomized the contrast between these two extraordinary characters, a distinction reflected in their private lives.

Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed—handsome English playboy Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Lauda.

Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.

Two-time Academy Award® winner Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon), teams once again with fellow two-time Academy Award® nominee, writer Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen), on Rush, a spectacular big-screen re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

“RUSH” released and distributed by Captive Cinema.Hits theatres soon….Nationwide!

Filipinos Crazy Over the Minions!

United International Pictures and Solar Entertainment Corporation. “Despicable Me 2” blasted onto Philippine screens simultaneously releasing with the U.S. and kick starting 2013

with the year’s all-time highest single day box office sales for an animation last Saturday.

'Despicable Me 2’s biggest opening weekend release for an animated movie of all time with over P100M Php120M box office sales and dominated the market on over 190 screens nationwide!

Weekend Top 10 screens (in rounded figures): 1. Php6,600,000 (SM North EDSA), 2. Php5,380,000 (SM Mall of Asia), 3. Php4,990,000 (SM Megamall), 4. Php3,750,000 (Glorietta 4), 5. Php3,640,000 (TriNoma), 6. Php3,630,000 (Powerplant), 7. Php3,440,000 (SM Cebu), 8. Php3,020,000 (SM Southmall), 9. Php2,970,000 (Gateway), 10. Php2,870,000 (Eastwood)

Despicable Me 2 is the sequel to the 2010 animated blockbuster about a villain named Gru who turns into a crime buster and loving father to three young girls.

It features the voice of comedian Steve Carell. The family blockbuster movie is showing nationwide in Imax, 3D and 2D versions.

“Despicable Me 2” is released and distributed by United Intl. Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corp.

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King of the Cage-Philippines

 

 

King of the Cage Philippines: Fight card

 

King of the Cage Philippines: Cage Girls

Introducing the five lovely ladies of King of the Cage Philippines…

Given Teves

Kathy Tischler

Maica Karisha

Sara Polverini

Tina Wells