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International Film Festival & New Media Convergence 2016

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Press Release On July 1, a bus full of artists & filmmakers will close the Puerto Princesa Underground River for three days. During those days, they will try to sell 3,600 passes to the river by driving from North to South of Mainland Palawan and continously upload videos of performances at stopovers and collaborations with the locals on Instagram to encourage buyers and Palawenyos to join the #PositiveValues Instagram video contest that can make them win US$3600 worth of Palawan adventure or Php360,000 film grant. With a purchase of US$30 or Php1500 and not going to the river, one not only becomes a lifetime member of www.Facebook.com/isDaRevolutionPhilippines and be eligible to participate in all future events and contests of the organization but will also be able to sponsor one Palawan artist to the organization. (US$10 or Php500 only for Palawan residents until July 3.) This is the #LetTheRiverRest Int'l Film Festival & New Media Convergence 201...

BlogEx 2016: The First Ever Bloggers Recognition, Conference and Expo

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June 24, 2016  - TAG Media and Public Relations together with Brand Philosophy presents BlogEx Manila 2016. The first ever in the country, Bloggers and Corporate Recognition, Conference, Expo, and Awards. Press conference was held at the Misono Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant in Jupiter St., Makati City. Everyone's excited and curious to know what BlogEx Manila 2016 is all about! BlogEx Manila 2016 is an event that will gather bloggers, social media enthusiasts, digital broadcasters, entrepreneurs, influencers, brands and corporations, marketing, PR and advertising agencies, and influencial new media experts in one venue.  The conference will focus on E-Commerce, Advocacy, Public Relations, Academe, Tourism, Entertainment, food, and more! Guest Speakers: Janette Toral Illac Diaz Lucie Cruz Valdez Jose P. Rizal Edwin Sallan Robert Yupanco Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas Dean George Bocobo Chef Dino Guingona and a lot more! Here's the ex...

The New Pharex Complaince Pouch for Cholesterol

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60% of patients with heart disease fail to comply with their medication, study shows I am one of many Filipinos who have high cholesterol, hypertension, and enlargement of the heart. At this early year of 40, I have acquired these because of improper diet, lack of sleep, stress, and lack of exercise. For more than a year now, I have been advised to take my maintenance just to make sure that none of these diseases worsen. However, there are times that I forget to take my medications.  It is so important to adhere to medication for a patient like me with cardiovascular disorders to ensure that my health is on tiptop condition. My cardiologist explained that in order to prevent any more health problems I have to take my medicines religiously. High cholesterol as what I understand could cause a lot of disorders if not treated. Like for example, enlargement of the heart. The heart won't go back to it's normal size as before. To prevent more enlargement, I have to trea...

SMS-Based Personal Assistant HeyKuya Does the Work So You Don’t Have to

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Manila, Oct 21, 2015 — Now everyone in Metro Manila can have their very own Kuya, a personal assistant ready to make daily life easier. Users of HeyKuya, the latest company built by Machine Ventures, can avail of the hassle-free services, ranging from deliveries, reservations, bookings and many more without any hidden costs, simply through text. Shahab Shabibi, Co-Founder of HeyKuya, stated, “We started HeyKuya to help save people time in the fast paced city life of Metro Manila” he added “In the end we want to socially contribute to the society and we feel responsible for that. If we are able to save someone a few minutes a day, I would say that we have accomplished our goal to help the Philippines to be an even more productive nation.” There are currently no membership fees and Kuya only charges for what you order. “Every day we help people across our city to book tables at the hottest restaurants, reserve movie tickets for the latest show, or even provide directions i...

Asia HR Expo: The Digital Talent Aquisition

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Asia HR Expo: The Digital Talent Acquisition The use of technology solutions has advanced rapidly in the recruitment space with mobile being a stand-out, as almost 50 percent of job seekers globally now search and apply for jobs using a mobile device. Everything is digital now and that includes even recruitment. Your dream career is just in your fingertips. No more checking the broadsheets or even job announcements per building to submit your resumes. Everything can be done within minutes via your smart phones especially in the Philippines where 114% of Filipinos have mobile penetration. All of your prospects whether applicants or companies have become tech savvy in their pursuit of better positions, better applicants, better organizations and stable careers. As brands realize that every company is now a media company and start to build content shops in house, talent acquisition has been furiously following suit, building content around the company and various jobs. But cre...

Global Wellness Day

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It is the first time that I have heard about the Global Wellness Day. It answers our question about not having a special global day dedicated to what is really valuable to us, which is our health. We all want to be physically and spiritually healthy and it is good to know that Global Wellness Day "now exists." Global Wellness Day is now being celebrated on the second Saturday of June as an international day dedicated to living well, with the slogan "One day can change your whole life." I am happy that I was invited to join the Global Wellness Day with my family at FTX Fitness Exchange, 2/F 3 Salcedo Place, 123 Tordesillas St., Makati City.  Main Aims of the Day: To recognize the value of our lives To pause and think, even if for just one day of the year To be free from the stress of everyday city life and bad habits To make peace with ourselves To raise awareness about living well and increase motivation, not just for today, but for the rem...

Travel & Tour Operators Appreciation Day with Zoomanity Group

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 On June 22, 2016 at Makati Sports Club from 9AM to 2PM, Zoomanity Group invited 300 Travel & Tour Operators, Travel Agencies and media for the company's annual appreciation day event to give thanks to their partners for the overwhelming support throughout the year.   The program includes dance presentations from Halili- Cruz School of Ballet and Digital Marketing talk by Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of TAG Media and Public Relations plus a lot of surprises for our partners.   Zoomanity Group is one of the leading companies in park industry in the Philippines. It consists of 5 local theme parks and 2 international facilities; Zoobic Safari in Subic, Zoocobia Fun Zoo and Clarkzilla in Clark, Residence Inn in Tagaytay, Paradizoo in Mendez, Cavite, Zoocolate Thrills in Loboc, Bohol, Zootopia in Nagano Japan and Breeding and Research Farm Facility in Victoria, Australia. Their Facilities are uniquely exciting and have been designed to provide enjoyment and education ...

Star Wars at Victoria Court

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Welcome to Space Wars! I haven't been to a unique themed place to stay or party, and all I can say as I entered the room is just a big WOW! The best party place I've ever seen! This is really cool! Victoria Court Canley has recently presented their newest and most innovative super thematic suite, and I am so excited to show you around! The SPACE WARS suite is a sci-fi inspired, high-tech party suite, extensively designed by Architect Mark Sia from the ground up to attribute a spectacular spacecraft interior, a custom designed infinity floor to relive epic laser sword battles and for taking amazing photos and videos. Weapons and costumes are also available for guests to blend themselves into the room. The suite is setup with a spaceship cockpit with light switches, pilot flight controllers and sound effects so guests can experience space battles, and indulge with their space fantasies.     The room has a marvelous amount of innovation and superior...