Holidays 2014!

Holidays 2014!

It's almost the end of the year, other than looking forward to a great Christmas Season and a New Year Celebration, we always look forward to the new year ahead, and guess what, I'm sure you are more interested to the fact that next year's Holiday season is already signed, and confirmed.

So what are these most sought after dates?  When is Holy Week in 2014?

President Aquino has signed Proclamation 655 outlining the regular holidays, special non-working holidays and special holidays in 2014.  One of the holidays included in 2014 is Chinese New Year, January 31, 2014, a Friday.  It was declared a special non-working day. 

The proclamation listed a total of 10 regular holidays, 7 special non-working days and one special holiday for all schools.

The regular holidays for 2014 are: 

New Year's Day - January 1 (Wednesday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Wednesday)
Maundy Thursday - April 17
Good Friday - April 18
Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday)
Independence Day - June 12 (Thursday)
National Heroes Day - August 25 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Sunday)
Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday)

Special non-working days

Chinese New Year - January 31 (Friday)
Black Saturday - April 19
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Thursday)
All Saints Day - November 1 (Saturday)
Additional special non working days - December 24 (Wednesday) and December 26 (Friday)
Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Wednesday)

Special Holiday for all schools 

EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Tuesday)

Holidays to be announced

Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha

So now you got these dates ready, plan your vacation ahead and let's all have a fruitful 2014.

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Win 1 of 35 Chickenjoy bucket treats every week with the Best Family Bonding Moments

Win Jollibee Chickenjoy buckets with

 best family bonding moments

It's Jollibee's 35th Anniversary, and with that we are giving away 35 Chickenjoy Bucket Treats every week just by sharing your Best Family Bonding Moments!

Register and upload your photos here: www.jollibee.com.ph/promos

Promo is on starting Sept. 29 - Oct. 27, 2013.  Join and win!

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Pre-Holiday Sale at Ensembles, Freeway and Solo

Get discounts of up to 50% off on your 
favorite fashion wear!

Grab great discounts at the Pre Holiday Sale with up to 50% off on Ensembles, Freeway and Solo on selected items.  Now is definitely the time to grab these great offers, starting September 27, 2013 onwards.  Go now!

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SM Supermalls Korean Day Celebration - Korean Festival 2013

SM Supermalls Korean Day Celebration

If there is one thing that would really excite the K-pop fans, it is the SM Supermalls’ celebration of Korean Day this October 1-7, 2013. Hype your Korean obsession as selected SM Supermalls celebrate Korean day!  Let's K-Pop it!

K-Pop Song and Dance Covers

Enjoy performances from local K-Pop groups doing song and dance covers from your favorite Korean K-Pop artists happening at selected SM Supermalls.

K-Star Gallery

Celebrate Korean Day at SM Supermalls with your K-pop idol. Feel like you’re with your idol at the Korean Star Gallery. In partnership with local music labels and selected stores, life size cut outs of famous Korean Celebrities will be present at the venue ready for photo ops.

New Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for the Ferrari 458 Speciale

New MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
to exclusively equip the new Ferrari 458 Speciale

MICHELIN Philippines Chief Representative Michael Nunag announced today that MICHELIN continues to be the exclusive worldwide supplier of tires for the new Ferrari 458 Speciale.

In developing the alliance between the new MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire and the new Ferrari sports car, the tire manufacturer and the carmaker pooled their cutting-edge engineering resources, wheel assembly expertise, passion for performance, measuring technology and the skills and analytical capabilities of their developers and test drivers.

The simultaneous co-development of the tire and the car, through tests on both the simulator and the track, led to superior performance in three specific areas that were identified prior to the start of the project: faster lap time on dry asphalt, consistent performance lap after lap and optimal grip on wet roads.

In short, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire is an integral part of the new Ferrari 458 Speciale and a key component of its exceptional performance.

Tire sizes for the new Ferrari 458 Speciale:

MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2

245/35 ZR 20 91 Y in the front

305/30 ZR 20 103 Y in the rear

Visit www.michelin.com.ph for more motorsport news and tire safety information.
**Press release by Michelin Philippines

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Languido returns, takes MILO Marathon CDO crown from Sotto

Languido returns, takes MILO Marathon 
CDO crown from Sotto

36 runners qualify for season finale in December

Despite the heavy downpour mid-race, veteran runner Juneil Languido persevered and dethroned last year’s local 21K top placer Jeffrey Sotto Sunday at the 37^th National MILO Marathon Cagayan de Oro qualifying race. Local bet Cresabel Cadion, who placed first in 2011, also forged a victory against her closest pursuers and managed to take back the CDO crown that was once hers. A total of 11,785 runners, including Region X Governor Bambi Emano who ran 5K, graced the tenth qualifying leg of the prestigious nationwide race, marking not only a higher headcount in the regional competition but also the continued support of the local government.

Languido and Cadion each received the Php 10,000 top purse for their respective victories, and are set to lead 34 other 21K qualifiers to the finale in December. This is Languido’s fourth trip to the MILO Marathon National Finals, following a seventh place finish in the finale last year.  As an added incentive to this year’s winnings, MILO will be sending this season’s MILO Marathon King and Queen to the 2014 Paris Marathon to compete with the world’s finest athletes.

Intel Experience Zone Makes Computing Personal Again

 Intel Experience Zone Makes Computing Personal Again

Better consumer experiences delivered with Intel Inside every device

Intel is bringing the latest computing innovations from IT brands Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Polaroid, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba,  closer to Filipino consumers through Intel Experience Zone (IEZ). For three weeks ending on October 9, 2013, Intel gives mall goers the chance to experience a wide range of devices powered by Intel – from notebooks, Ultrabooks and tablets to All-in-Ones (AIOs), 2-in-1s and smartphones – and shows them how to make the most out of their lives using technology.

Whether it is to reach extremes, to exceed goals, to explore the world or to express themselves, consumers have many different ways to use and maximize technology. Understanding that the consumer experience is very dynamic, Intel offers a vast selection of form factors that are designed to cater to different user personalities and to amplify their computing experiences.

40% off at Smokin' Hot BarBQ to start the weekend!

Welcome the weekend with Smokin’ Madness!

With the cold and rainy weather these past few days, wouldn’t a hefty serving or two of good barbecue feel like an oasis of comfort? Good news is, Smokin’ Hot BarBQ has the perfect offering to soothe these cravings.

Another homegrown concept of The Bistro Group,  the creative force behind T.G.I.Friday’s, Italianni’s, and Tonkatsu by Terazawa, Smokin’ Hot BarBQ offers Filipino food with a twist without compromising the familiar comfort it gives us.

And to entice you even further, Smokin’ Hot Bar BQ is giving you more reasons to smile despite the weather. Visit the hottest barbecue place today, on September 27 today! and get 40% off on all BarBQ and Roast dishes.

So  what are you waiting for? Rush to Level 3, Greenbelt3 and satiate your bellies with something smokin’ hot.

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Dine at The Peninsula Manila's Escolta at 50% off with your HSBC credit card

HSBC and The Peninsula Manila's 

50% discount at Escolta

When was the last time you have dined at Escolta?  Now is indeed the best time to revisit Escolta at The Manila Peninsula.  Just present your HSBC Gold, Advance, Platinum and HSBC Premier Mastercard and to enjoy their sumptuous buffet at 50% off!

Promo is on from Sept. 9 to October 31, 2013.  50% discount is applied on total bill (buffet and ordered drinks), before service charge and taxes.

Valid on Monday to Saturday lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm., and Monday to Thursday dinner from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.  Please call 887-2888 ext. 6742 or 6745 for reservations.  Walk-ins will not be accommodate to avail of the promo.

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Luxurious Boracay getaway with Citi credit cards

Enjoy exclusive villa rates, as much as P8,000 free dining coupons  and more savings at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa only with your Citi credit card

Have you been to Shangri-La Boracay?  If not then now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a luxurious getaway at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa with participating Citi credit cards.  Citi Platinum Visa, Citi PremierMiles, Rustans Citi Visa, or Megaworld Citi Platinum cardholders can enjoy preferential rates on all villas, plus complimentary dining coupons.

Book a villa for two for as low as P30,400 and unwind in your own private paradise. Enjoy free speedboat transfers between Caticlan and the resort, complimentary breakfasts at Vintana, and unlimited use of non-motorized watersports. Rest within your sanctuary and indulge in your free all-day butler service and local mini bar beverages.  You can save as much as 40% on these exclusive treats while taking a 5-star vacation.

Experience more with exclusive dining and spa discounts. Save 20% on lunch at Vintana from Monday to Thursday, or get 15% off in dining outlets for receipts of P10,000 to P50,000. Rejuvenate yourself with up to 20% savings at Chi Spa to complete your vacation.

The tradition of excellence continues with Champion Fabri-Con

Judy Ann believes in Champion Fabri-Con

Celebrating unparalleled excellence as one of the leading detergent brands in the country, Champion Detergent reaches a landmark development in its already impressive roster of products with the release of CHAMPION FABRI-CON, Liquid Fabric Conditioner with Freshness Capsules. The entry of this latest offering coincides with the 50th year Anniversary celebration of the company that pioneered the Champion brand, Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation.

With Champion Fabri-Con, quality materials for softening laundered clothes gets bannered with a elegantly complex fragrance profile well-balanced, and consistent from when you smell it in the containing bottle to the end-result in washed clothing. Moreover, this fragrance is time-released for all-day freshness, no small thanks to its freshness capsules -- fragrance in micro-capsules that are embedded on the fabric after using Champion Fabri-con. Eventually the fragrance in these capsules are released in your clothes throughout the day, bringing you back that comforting feeling of home.

adidas and Derrick Rose launch new DRose collection

ADIDAS AND DERRICK ROSE LAUNCH NEW D ROSE 4 SIGNATURE BASKETBALL SHOE AND APPAREL COLLECTION

Chicago Bulls point guard’s signature shoe features new design elements representing his distinct on-court play and off-court demeanor

adidas today unveiled the D Rose 4 signature basketball shoe and apparel collection – the latest in a line of premium and personal signature products designed for Chicago Bulls point guard, Derrick Rose. The D Rose 4 features an exclusive, tailored design inspired by Derrick’s distinct on and off-court personalities and will launch worldwide on October 10, just before Derrick hits the NBA court.

“When I’m out on the court I’m doing everything in my power to win, and off the court I’m a pretty laid back guy who likes to spend time with my family,” said Rose. “It’s cool adidas used this in the design of the shoe, and it performs great on the court and looks really nice off it.”

Holiday treats with your Standard Chartered Credit Cards!

Holiday treats this season with your 

Standard Chartered credit cards!

Just a few days before Christmas, and indeed Christmas comes early with your Standard Chartered credit cards.  Make the most out of your holiday spending, spend anywhere* with your Standard Chartered Credit Card and claim a wide variety of FREE treats.

With a minimum spend of Php 1,500 anywhere, you can choose to shop and indulge for FREE!

Gas up and get a FREE Magnolia ice cream treat!

Gas up with your BPI - Petron Mastercard

Get FREE Magnolia ice cream

Get a Free Magnolia Best of Philippines Ice Cream pint!

Just Gas up at least P1,500 at any Petron Station to get one Magnolia Best of the Philippines ice cream pint.

It is so easy to redeem!

1. Visit any participating Petron Service station redemption outlet nationwide.
2. Present your BPI Express Credit card used for the transaction.
3. Surrender your qualified original charge slip (minimum single receipt purchase of P1,500

Promo period is from September 15 to October 31, 2013.
Redemption is until December 30, 2013

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MetroDental exclusives for Citi Visa cardholders

MetroDental exclusives for Citi Visa holders

Avail of exclusive services on top of low down payments when you use your Citi Visa card at any MetroDental branch nationwide.

Get a free Digital Panoramic X-Ray for every oral prophylaxis treatment availed at MetroDental using your Citi Visa card.  This offer is available at all MetroDental Clinics except SM Sta. Rosa. 

Also, get a dental brace treatment with a low down payment of P10,000 using your Citi Visa card. This offer is also valid for dependents and may be availed at the following clinics: Robinsons Manila, Greenbelt 5, Robinsons Galleria, Eastwood Mall, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, Festival Mall, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Pampanga, Marquee Mall, SM Cebu and Robinsons Cybergate Cebu.

For Citi Visa Platinum and Gold cardholders, a free Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Consultation awaits you when you use your card to pay for any treatment, procedure or digital X-Ray. Simply schedule an appointment at any of the following MetroDental clinics: TriNoma, SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Northeast Square Greenhills, SM Fairview, Festival Mall, Greenbelt 5, Robinsons Place Manila, Eastwood Mall, SM Pampanga, Marquee Mall and SM Sta. Rosa.

These offers are ongoing until September 30, 2013.

MetroDental Clinic is one of the largest dental chains in the Philippines, known for their dental expertise, patient care services and state-of-the-art facilities located in the country’s most convenient shopping malls nationwide. 

Not yet a Citi cardholder? Apply now via www.citibank.com.ph or the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline 995 9999.

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“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST” - teaser poster released!

“X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST”  
Prof. X and Magneto teaser poster released

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” directed by Bryan Singer is based on a classic two-issue comics tale that takes us to  a bleak future where powerful machines overpower and vanquish the warm-blooded populace that forces the mutants to time travel despite all odds.

Revealed in this year’s San Diego Comic-Con are two teaser posters of the movie featuring two of the greatest mutants ever to live in the X-Men universe.  The promotional teaser posters of Professor X and Magneto are each inhabited by two actors – Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy melds as Professor X while Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s features are merged to become Magneto.

               

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” stars newcomers Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Boo Boo Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Evan Peters, Adan Canto, Josh Helman,  along with returning stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Halle Berry, Lucas Till, and Daniel Cudmore.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” will open on May 22, 2014 in Phils. From 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. in theaters nationwide.

               

Like 20thCenturyFox(Philippines)/Facebook and follow 20thcenturyfoxph at YouTube.

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Celebrate SBC Friendship Week!!! Buy 1 Take 1 on Javakula

Buy 1 Take 1 on Javakula at SBC Friendship Week!

Treat yourself and a friend to a Buy 1 Take 1 treat on Javakula at Seattle's Best Coffee branches nationwide on SBC Friendship Week!  (not valid in NAIA 3, NAIA 4 and Laguindingan airports)

Just buy any size/variant of Javakula and get another one FREE!!! (of equal or lesser value), from 10 am to 2 pm.  Bring a friend and enjoy the treat!  Promo only for this week from Sept. 23 - 27 only.

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S&R Member's Treat!!! Sept. 25 - 29!

S&R Member's Treat!!!
Sept. 25 - 29, 2013

Our favorite member's shopping treat is here.  S&R Member's treat is coming, happening on Sept. 25 - 29, 2013 at all S&R stores nationwide, get great deals of up to 50% off and Buy 1 Take 1 deals at Bonifacio Global City, Congressional, Cebu, Davao, San Fernando Pampanga, Alabang and Aseana Baclaran.

Don't miss out on this treat.  Not yet a member?  Go now before the sale starts and be a member to enjoy this member's treat.  It will be a sale to remember.

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It's Espresso Day at McCafe!!!

It's Espresso Day at Mc Cafe!

• Every purchase of any EVM - Extra Value Meal at ANY TIME of the day every Mondays and Saturdays starting from September 23, 2013 to October 19, 2013 entitles you upgrade your meal drink for free to:
  • Small (8oz.) McCafé Cappuccino 
  • Medium (12oz.) McCafé Iced Mocha 
• All Mondays and Saturdays only starting September 23, 2013 to October 19, 2013. (September 23, 28, 30, October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19)  Remember the dates!
• A customer can avail of the upgrade for every purchase of any 2-pc.or 3-pc.Breakfast Value Meal and Small or Medium  EVM. (One Meal = One Free Upgrade)
• Happy Meals and Party Packages are not covered by the program
• Offer can be availed through front counter transactions (Dine-In/ Takeout) only and must be availed upon ordering.

What's more is that anyone who will be availing for the promo will also be getting a Buy 1 Take 1 Espresso coupon, which they can use to purchase a regular cappuccino or medium iced mocha.  Tell all your friends about this, and enjoy great tasting coffee and mocha drinks from Mc Cafe.

Happy Espresso Day!!

Coupons can be used from Sept. 23 - Dec. 31, 2013.  

To get a list of participating stores, CLICK HERE please.

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Win the Moto X with Cash Cash Pinoy

Win a Moto X from Cash Cash Pinoy

Here is how to join:

1. Simply register on www.cashcashpinoy.com Don’t forget to enter your full name, email address, gender, birthday, area where you live, complete home address and mobile number.
2. Once you register, you will get 1 raffle entry (1 member = 1 raffle entry).
3. One lucky member will win a Moto X by Motorola with the option to convert that prize into cash.

Promo starts now until October 8, 2013.

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Diamond Hotel is the official residence of Wicked in Manila, offers special room package and discounts

Wicked in Manila 
official residence at Diamond Hotel

Diamond Hotel Philippines is proud to be the official residence of the cast and crew of one of Broadway's blockbuster musical, WICKED as it makes its long-awaited arrival in Manila playing at The Cultural Center of the Philippines starting January next year. Having performed more than 4,000 shows around the world, WICKED tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz long before Dorothy dropped in.

In the photo are Suzie Mathers who will play Glinda The Good Witch (6^th from the right), and Jemma Rix who will play Elphaba The Wicked Witch (5^th from right) with  Diamond Hotel's executives led by their general manager, Vanessa Ledesma Suatengco (4^th from right).

In celebration of the phenomenal musical’s arrival in Manila, Diamond Hotel is offering special discounts and privileges for its guests starting January 22 until February 9, 2014, for a complete WICKED experience. For only Php 7,000 nett the "Popular" room package includes  an  overnight  accommodation  in  a  deluxe  room  with buffet breakfast for two (2),

internet access for three (3) hours daily, welcome mini bar, use of Health Club and Spa facilities, use of outdoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary parking, plus special discount privileges which includes as 25% discount on the lunch and dinner buffet at Corniche, and 20% discount on Elphie Sea Salt Body Scrub, Glinda Facial or Fiyero Body Massage.

Celebrate the Mooncake Festival at SM Supermalls

Celebrate the Mooncake Festival at SM Supermalls

It’s mooncake season again, and it’s the time of year that makes everyone crave for this Chinese delight. This dense and palm-sized pastry made with lotus paste is the star of the month as select SM Supermalls embrace the Chinese tradition through celebrating Chinese Mooncake Festival 2013 this September 19- 22, 2013. Join the feast as SM Supermalls lined up exciting events for everybody to enjoy. 

Click on below to see what SM Supermalls has in store for you!

Ben Affleck plays online gambling kingpin in "RUNNER RUNNER"

Ben Affleck in Runner Runner

Despite the risks – statistical and criminal – online gambling holds innumerable attractions.   In today's post-economic-meltdown world, young people have fewer job options than ever before. But that hasn't done anything to affect their desire to get-rich-quickly.  This generation – consumers from early childhood – is used to getting what they want, when they want it, with the click of a mouse.

“Runner Runner” depicts the risks of this reality starring Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake and Gemma Arterton where Timberlake plays Princeton grad and former Wall Street star Richie Furst, who believes he’s been swindled by an online poker organization based in Costa Rica. He decides to head to Central America to confront the owner, Affleck’s Ivan Block, and is soon seduced by the promise of immense wealth. As Block’s right-hand man he uncovers more than he bargains for, and is soon juggling loyalties and trying to stay alive.

P1 base fare from AirAsia Zest!

Fly with AirAsia Zest!!

AirAsia Zest is the definitely the right way to fly and we want you to experience it for you to believe it! To start off, we give you P1 Base Fare Sale!

Yes, you read it right!  As big as the poster tells you!  Fly from Manila via AirAsia Zest to Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Kalibo, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Tagbilaran from as low as P537; Kota Kinabalu from as low as P1,559 and Kuala Lumpur from as low as P2,679; everything’s all-in!

Booking Period: 18 – 22 September 2013
Travel Period: 1 October – 31 December 2013

Grab this promo at http://bit.ly/14f06Xr (Pay online via credit card or cash via our Payment Partners: 7-Eleven, Bayad Center and Cebuanna Lhuillier), AirAsia Travel and Service Centers (SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, Gaisano Mall Davao and Tune Hotels Angeles City) and on AirAsiaZest Call Center (02) 742 - ASIA


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Decorate your Dream Home at a low cost with Mandaue Foam’s Home Card

Get your very own Mandaue Foam Home Card

Enjoy decorating your home with Mandaue Foam, and save while doing so!  Mandaue Foam’s Home Card gives you a chance to buy what your home needs at a lower cost.

Loyal customers of Mandaue Foam can take advantage of a lifetime 10% discount on all Mandaue Foam products with the Mandaue Foam Home Card. The card, which customers can purchase for a one-time fee of P700 pesos, gives customers the freedom to use the 10% discount in the Mandaue Foam branch nearest them.

Keep your car safe in rainy weather with Michelin

Michelin, the tires for you

Flash floods, zero visibility, cold starts, loose brakes, rusted parts. These are the bane that the rainy season brings to car owners and motorists.

Filipino drivers have no choice but to deal with these challenges because of the number and frequency of typhoons and monsoon rains for the large part of the year. Because vehicles are made of metal, they suffer the most during this wet, wild and rust-producing season.

Treat yourself to a nice pair of Crocs!

Treat yourself to a pair Crocs with Freebies!

It's time you get yourself a new pair of Crocs!  Just print the voucher above, and get 10% on regular priced items and a FREEBIE. Now who does not want a FREEBIE, so go on and spoil yourself, get a pair of those wonderful Crocs!

Promo is on until Sept. 30, 2013 only.

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Vettel in absolute control in Italy; all set for Singapore

Sebastian Vettel sped into his third straight win in Monza

Italy, September 8 – Over in Monza, Sebastian Vettel was blessed with another perfect weekend, scoring two 40’s. It puts him 25 less than Ayrton Senna’s career poles, and 28 short of Michael Schumacher, but at just 26 years old, it’s likely just a matter of time for him to match those achievements.

Vettel made good use of his pole position, launching off the line flawlessly and employing a one-stop strategy to distance himself from the pack. Despite Fernando Alonso’s best efforts, he couldn’t stop the young German, having to settle for second, just ahead of Red Bull’s Mark Webber. This victory marks the fortieth for the Red Bull team.

Intel sees Humans as the Ultimate Mobile Platform

Humans the Ultimate Mobile Platform

There is not one mobile future, but 7 billion futures, said Intel Fellow and anthropologist Dr. Genevieve Bell at the Intel Developer Forum today. Describing how the human being has always been,and will continue to be, the ultimate mobile platform, Bell illustrated how mobile technology has historically been used to extend our bodies and physical reach, augment our deficienciesand increase our capacity to get things done. 

“Mobility technology has been transforming human society forcenturies. Its future will be influenced not only by the shrinking size of computing technologydue to Moore’s Law, but also by global population growth,”Bell said.“Our inspiration should come not only from the invention of new technology ingredients, but alsofrom the needs and desires of human beings. It’s not one future we are shaping – it’s 7 billion futures, and counting.”

Best of September: Eat, Prey, Love on beTV!

The Best of September on beTV

Relive your favorite beTV shows this September! Enjoy 4 hours of back-to-back reality, romance, comedy and drama from Mondays through Thursdays starting 8:30 PM!

Eat. Enjoy your favorite cupcake while watching delicious battles on  Cupcake Wars!  Four top cupcake makers face-off in three elimination challenges until only one remains and wins the sweet prize of $10,000 plus the yummy opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at an event! 

The Big Big Sale at SM Mall of Asia

SM Mall of Asia

The Big Big Sale

Sept. 13 - 15, 2013

This weekend will be one of the busiest weekends ever.. with so many sale offers all over.  And this one is the biggest!!  SM Mall of Asia hold The Big Big Sale on Sept. 13 - 15, 2013.

Get up to 70% off on selected items from participating stores.  What's best!  They are open until 12 midnight on all 3 nights!  So get ready to spend, and spend more!

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Christmas comes early sale at Araneta Center

Christmas comes early SALE!!!!

September 13 - 15

Araneta Center, Cubao

Christmas indeed comes early here at the Araneta Center.  Presenting the Christmas comes early sale, from September 13 - 15, 2013 at Araneta Center Cubao!  Get to fish for great deals and discounts of up to 70% off on great selections all over the mall.

Visit Gateway mall, Farmer's, Ali Mall and more.  Be sure to catch this early Christmas Sale before the Christmas Rush!!

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The Green Light Sale at Trinoma!! September 13 - 15

Shop at the Trinoma Green Light Sale!

Sept. 13 - 15, 2013

Get as much as 70% off at the Trinoma Green Light Sale!  Get great deals, best bargains.  What's more, shop with your BPI credit cards and get a chance to win instant prizes from Air Asia, Gong Cha, The Spa or win an iPhone 5 or iPad mini.

To qualify for the promo and to have a chance to win prizes, see conditions below

• For minimum single receipts of P2000, P4000 and P6000 using BPI Express Credit Classic and MasterCard
• For minimum single receipts of P1000, P3000 and P4000 using Amore Visa and Amore Visa Platinum

Use your BPI credit cards from Sept. 13 - 15 at any Trinoma store to be eligible.  To redeem, simply present your BPI Express Credit card, original charge slip and receipt at TriNoma Level 1 exhibit area (near Chronos) from 12:00nn to 9:00pm (September 13 to 15, 2013).

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The 34th Manila International Book Fair 2013

It's that time of the year!!! Visit the 

34th Manila International Book Fair 2013

For the love of books!  Visit the 34th Manila International Book Fair, use your RCBC Bankard and double your chances of 1 of 3 iPad mini with every P500 purchase.

Get 0% installment as well on your purchases.  Get in the 34th Manila International Book Fair for FREE!  Go to you favorite Fully Booked store and ask for their customer service for the tickets.

The 34th Manila International Book Fair is on until Sept. 15, 2013.

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More treats with your BDO American Express Card

Shop Anywhere and get treats 

with American Express Cards

Shop all you want, anywhere and get FREE treats with your spendings on a American Express Card.

Spend P3,000 and get a FREE Happy Lemon drink

Spend P5,000 and get a FREE Pepper Lunch meal

Spend P15,000 and get P500 worth of Rustan's GC

Spend P25,000 and get P1,000 worth of SSI Purple Gift card

So start spending and be rewarded.  Valid for BDO issued American Express cards issued locally only.  Promo is on from August 15 - October 15, 2013.  Redemption period is until Dec. 15, 2013.

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iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c is now official

iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C gets official by Apple
iOS 7 available for download Sept. 18

After all the speculations, the rumors, the truths and the misses, finally Apple has announced today the new iPhone 5S, in 3 colors Silver, Gold and Space grey.  Packed with the new A7 chip, 64-bit architecture, a new back camera, with five element Apple designed lens with F2.2 aperture, 2 LED light to produce better pictures, burst shots, HD video at 720p, Touch ID home button and iOS 7.

 iPhone 5S: 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, 64GB for $399 with two-year contract

 Also released is the much anticipated iPhone 5C, same A6 chip from the iPhone 5, slightly bigger battery, solid plastic casing and available in 5 colors, blue, white, pink, yellow and green with 2 capacities 16GB and 32GB with a two-year contract with carrier.

Available September 20th in US, Australia, China, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK.  Other countries will follow by end of the year.

iOS 7, the world's most advanced mobile OS will be available for download on Sept. 18, available for the iPhone 4 and up models, iPad 2 and up models, iPad Mini and the 5th Generation iPod Touch models.

Thanks to Engadget, ARS and The Verge for the pictures.

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GEMMA ARTERTON’S DANGEROUS GAME IN “RUNNER RUNNER”

Gemma Arterton stars alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake in “Runner Runner” wherein her role as Rebecca Shafran is entangled in the cutthroat world of online gambling.

               

“Runner Runner” explores the multi-billion dollar industry of online gambling where all players are supposed to have their share, in any which way possible.  Affleck takes on the role of gambling kingpin Ivan Block while Timberlake is Richie Furst, a brilliant Princeton grad student on his way to finishing his masters.  Furst, in order to further finance his studies takes commissions from online gambling operators and risks playing online too for additional money.  When Richie betted all of his savings and lost it to Block’s operations, he soon finds out that he’s been tricked.  Determined to recollect his tuition money, he heads to Costa Rica to confront Block about his malicious online practices.  Soon thereafter, Richie falls for Block’s associate –sophisticated COO Rebecca Shafran (Gemma Arterton) – and he embraces a world that sees all of his fantasies come to life.  But Richie soon learns that Block is wanted for racketeering, extortion and bribery, and that FBI Special Agent Shavers (Anthony Mackie) is obsessed with bringing Block and his associates to justice.

Buy 1 Take 1 Javakula at Seattle's Best Coffee!

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September 11- 13, 2013

10 am - 2 pm

SBC Matalino

It's SBC Matalino branch anniversary, and they're treating you to a FREE Javakula, get to enjoy this FREE Anniversary treat just by purchasing a Javakula of any size and flavor and get another Javakula of the same or equal value FREE.

Promo is on from Sept. 11 - 13, 2013 only, from 10am - 2pm at SBC Matalino branch only.

See you there!

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