Seafair 2015 Poker Run

A event like no other will be held on the SeaFair 2015. This is called the "Poker Run" and it will be a challenge for sure. For all you speed enthusiasts out there, here are the Poker Run mechanics and the link to learn more about one of the most awesome events in the Philippines that even brings the water on ground!

Seafair Boat Show Poker Run Mechanics

Participants meet at a pre-arranged point, and pick up details of their route and the stops they need to make. Each participant is given a score card which will be filled in as they progress along the route. At each designated stop, the participants draw a card at random. The card drawn or dealt is recorded on each participant's score card/tally sheet, and the winner of the event is the participant who makes the best five-card poker hand at the end of the event.

Seafair Boat Show Poker Run

• Although this is a "run", there are no prizes for speed - it does not matter who is first to complete the course. It is not a race.
• The winning hand is determined by standard poker hand rankings.

• Speedboat racers may draw cards from each stop until they get total of five cards on their Score Sheet/ Tally Sheet.
• Distance:
  From Mall of Asia: 26 nautical miles to Corregidor, Bataan (52 miles round trip)

1. First Check Point - Participants will draw two cards
2. Second Check Point - Participants will draw two cards
3. 3rd and Last Point - Participants will draw one card. Two additional cards maybe purchased for P2, 000 each at the final stop

• Only five cards may be played for best hand.
• Upon picking card from one location, Participants must present their tally sheet, pick one card at a time, and lay it face up on the table. No duplicate cards can be used. Participants must draw additional card if an identical card is drawn. For example, if you draw the seven of clubs and you already have the seven of clubs on your score-card, then you must put the card back and re-draw another card.
• It is the participants' responsibility to check their score sheet before leaving each checkpoint, to ensure that the card they drew is correctly recorded on their score sheet.
• If playing more than one hand, the participant must present the appropriate Poker Hand Tally Sheet to be marked before each card is drawn.
• Participants must complete the run at SM Seaside Terminal no later than 5:00pm on December 6, 2015.
• Upon completion of 3 stops, participants must submit the Score sheet into the official Poker run booth
• In case of a tie, there will be a draw for High Card to determine the winner. All decisions of the Judges are final.
• All entrants, passengers & marshals (You) agree to indemnify Seafair Boat Show/ Legworks, the organizers, Committee and Members (Us) from all claims howsoever caused, in the event of accident, injury, loss or damage, to entrant, marshal, passenger, machine or personal items, unless directly caused by error or omission or deliberate act by us.
• All boats, (and participants) must be in a legal, seaworthy condition. You are deemed to be in control of your machine at all times.
• All entrants and Marshals must comply with the Rules and Regulations imposed during the event.

Registration packet inclusion:

• Tally Sheet
• Route map
• Copy of mechanics and Poker Rules
• Stubs for meals
• Gasoline stubs

Poker Run Entries

• Registration fee for the Poker Run is P10, 000.00, which includes boat registration, Meals for two crewmembers and Gasoline stub. Wristbands for additional crew and friends are P1, 000.00 for access to meals and Yacht Party.
• Catered meals wristbands are optional and can be purchased for P1, 000.00 per person. The catering consists of 3 meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please tell us how many meal wristbands you will need in the comments field.
• Please fill out the registration form. You can also register and pay via OTC payment by calling us at (632) 587-4446.
  
  Click the link to learn more about the SeaFair 2015.

SEAFAIR 2015 An Extraordinary Outdoor Boat Show Exposition Launched

SeaFair 2015: A 2-day Exposition

December 5 and 6, 2015

SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia

This event will be a gathering of every member of the boating, marine, and water sports enterprise in one extraordinary boat and yacht exposition/ This event will be showcasing the best of the maritime and nautical industry. This annual event is brought to us by Legworks Events and every member of the aforementioned industries are invited to showcase their products and services, build a vast network , and to give guests and visitors alike significant insight of this booming industry.

“SeaFair 2015 will hold simultaneous events and water-related activities, which will allow participants and guests to feel and experience the awe of a marine lifestyle." said Eymare Bacasmas-Po , one of the organizer of the extraordinary boat show event.

There is a packed schedule of fun and exciting activities like Yacht Cruises with private seminar sessions in Manila Bay.

"One of the highlights of the event is the Seafair Poker Run. Boats of different make, outboard engine power and various hulls will compete in a game of chance completing three checkpoints and five poker cards to determine the best hand and winner. Race will be from SM by the bay to Corregidor completing a total of 52 nautical miles. Another highlight of the event will be the convergence of all yachts to form in the middle of SM by the Bay Seaside area and shall have simultaneous cocktail parties where you could literally hop to each Yacht and enjoy its individually themed revelry. Yacht party shall ensue in the middle of the sea which culminates the night.”, added Geraldine Castillo, the assigned Marketing Head of the humungous event.

“A regatta competition which will bring some of the country’s finest Regatta competitors shall be held together with a Dragon Boat competition, from which guests will have the chance to see the basics of Dragon Boating, a fastest growing sport from which the country is feared internationally after its recent slew of commendations garnered abroad.”, proudly added by Neo Patawaran, Creative Director for Legworks.

SeaFair 2015: We're Bringing In Water On-Ground
 

There will be simultaneous beach sports activities like the beach volleyball and beach tennis showcasing the national team players and top notch players in their respective fields. Eymare Po, Account Manger of the event boasts about the Helicopter City Tour, which shall give guests an aerial view of the event and the metro. Also included in the line-up of activities are the much-hyped Foam party on ground and Sands by the Bay party with surprised well known DJ's to paint the town red.

Peripheral activities include:

Display booths of the coolest water sport gear and accessories, the freshest nautical apparel and marine equipment will be displayed and purchased in this expo and food brands from sponsors and exhibitors will also be part of this spectacle as well as sampling and hosting of luncheon to satisfy the gastronomic delights of the discriminating few.

For more information, contact: 

GERALDINE CASTILLO-FIGUEROA Marketing In-Charge Contact Nos: (02) 5874446/ 09178245025, 09258037445 angelfire.castillo@gmail.com

EYMARE BACASMAS PO Account Manager Contact Nos: (02) 5874446 / 09175099421 eymarebacasmas@gmail.com 

ERANO PATAWARAN JR. Creative Director Contact Nos: (02) 5874446 / 09157852762 neopatawaran@gmail.com

Official Event email: info.seafair@gmail.com
Office numbers: 5159903, 5874446, 09179500948 

For updates, Like the SeaFair Boat Show Facebook page

3M Philippines: A Different Kind of Weekend Market

A different kind of weekend market featuring knickknacks, apparels, household trinkets, DIY solutions and other interesting finds for your homes top bills Command Hanging Market @ DMCI Homes by Command™ Damage-Free Mounting Solutions from 3M!

The Command Hanging Market @ DMCI Homes that kicks-off at the Royal Palm Residences, Acacia Estates, Taguig City is in partnership with residential community developer, DMCI Homes; and one of the pioneering hardware business in the country that dates back in the 1920s, Co Ban Kiat. The weekend market catering primarily to DMCI residents will go around 10 DMCI communities and culminate in a Hanging Market-Family Day-Bazaar at the Acacia Tent on December 2015.

Inspired by the success of Salcedo and Mercato weekend markets, the Command Hanging Market @DMCI Homes will run for two days in the 10 DMCI communities. It will feature various merchandise for every part of the home like housewares, fashion accessories, apparel, kitchen and bath essentials, furniture and picture frames sold at exciting deals! Items featured can easily be hanged without damaging the wall with the use of Command hooks and hangers!

DMCI home-owners gets to hang out and enjoy the 2 day weekend market with discounted products, learning opportunities, exciting games, fun booths, and freebies!
 

“The Command Hanging Market @DMCI Homes provides home-makers/condo-owners with home improvement and space saving ideas that will transform them to easy DIY experts in their home spaces,” shares Rene De los Reyes, 3M Philippines Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division Head.

The weekend market also features a workshop on best of home improvement ideas highlighting clutter management and home organization tips with the purpose of providing easy and effective space saving ideas for home-makers/condo-owners, from home improvement expert and blogger, Coni Tejada.

The Command Brand continues to be premiere partners with DMCI Homes in making Condo-living (and home-making) creative and personalized, hassle-free, neat and easily enjoyed. The Command brand from 3M leads the way in providing easy expertise in organizing, decorating and managing condo spaces!

To know more about 3M Philippines and its Command™ Damage-Free Mounting Solutions’ products, visit www.3mphilippines.com.ph.

Victoria Court #VParty Series Midnight Mysteries on Nov. 7: Can You Survive the Challenge?

On Nov. 7, The Ultimate Halloween Event Is Happening!

FOX International Channels, Victoria Court, and Breakout Philippines

Presents

#VParty Series Midnight Mysteries

This is going to be an immersive horror experience. 

Can you survive and breakout? Can you just imagine what is going to happen when Victoria Court, known for their rooms, FOX International Channel who brings to us "The Walking Dead" series, and Breakout that gives us the puzzle escape real-life challenge - get together for a Halloween event? 

Well, this event is going to happen on Nov. 7, 2015 and it is an horrifying experience that you and your friends surely don't want to miss and get to Breakout of - or you might be "Trapped Forever" and even worse, not Survive!

And, the Breakout game is about to change as it is no longer enough to BREAKOUT - you must now also try to Survive! You and your friends will be trapped in a room, and will have 45 minutes to try and survive the horror set before you. The will be scare actors that will enter and exit the room as they please. Some will be nice and try to help you by giving you clues, while some - are not going to be nice at all! They will invade your personal space, tell bone chilling stories, separate you from your friends and sometimes, even leave you alone in the dark. Be ready to be pushed out of your comfort zone. 

If the scene becomes to extremely scary for you, screaming “I want my mommy” will signal the actors to back off and bring you back to your friends. Though be warned, doing so will forfeit the clue you may receive by surviving the scare. Missing out on one clue won’t make it impossible to solve the puzzle, but it will make it very difficult. So wear your brown pants and as much as you can, brave up!

Victoria Court, popular to travelers, lovers, and as a party place, has unique, themed rooms, and excellent service. For this Breakout event, there will be 5 Super-thematic Rooms of the Victoria Court Malate to be solved which are:

• The Asgard Room
• The Casino Royal Room
• The Bat Cave Room
• The Candy Land Room
• The Marakkesh (Sex in the City) Room

To add up to the scare, there will be a free fear flicks marathon happening at the Victoria Court grounds from 6PM until 12PM.

Ever since 2014, Breakout has been providing a unique experience to thousands of players by trapping them in different themed rooms for 45 minutes. They are given an interactive game where players have to team up to find clues and solve logic puzzles based on various storylines. Participants are encouraged to PLAN as a team, SOLVE puzzles collaboratively in order to ESCAPE before time expires.

The Breakout rooms have limited slots, so be sure to register now at www.breakout.com.ph.

For more information and event updates: Visit Victoria Court’s Facebook page 
Follow Victoria Court on Twitter and Instagram

Prepare yourselves for a scare that you won’t forget! See you there!

No Cellphone Can Match My #EverythingProof #Speaker

I held my breath as the #EverythingProof speaker was dropped into the water. My jaw dropped as I watch the video. Imagine, the abuse that it went through, as it was being demonstrated like it was in a warzone, just to show how durable it is - waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and even snowproof, hence it is called #EverythingProof.



I just had to have one! As the top of the line which is the Life Jacket is large for my everyday use, though I want that for my next mountain trek, I got the H2O to bring along wherever I go.

The H2O speaker has the sound coming from the front and the back, giving me that so much needed bass. It's wireless and even if my cell is far away, I still can listen to my music. And, it's a no worry speaker, with the sound quality that I want, as it's made by Altec Lansing, the company that was founded by the one who established JBL.

#EverythingProof For Indoor and Outdoor Use

I bake and cook a lot. I have to wash my hands and some things like pots and pans while doing so. Baking means that there is flour on my hands sometimes, and batter that does splatter. I have a work table and I like to prepare what I will make while listening to music.

And, with the H2O, I can place it in my work space, bring it to the kitchen, and then, and hold it even if my hands are wet or with flour. I don't have to be extra careful, as I just can place it nearly anywhere.

So I bring it to the bathroom of my parents to make it float in the tub, and then, when I was done with my bath, I stepped into the living room, my youngest daughter spotted the H2O.

"Hey, Mom, you have new speakers! May I borrow it?" Hmm... She already has earphones, wireless headphones, and a wireless speaker but since it was a new thing, and for sure she can't break it, I said okay, and she went off to see her friends, and when she got home, she said her friends loved it and dropped it into the pool to see it float!

My daughter, Allison, with the H2O

And, now that my other girls know about the speaker, I am pretty sure that during the next beach trip, one of them will borrow it, so I plan to give them an H2O each, soon.

Disadvantage

I would like to say that there are many advantages to owning an #EverythingProof speaker and would like to point out that the only disadvantage I found is that the cellphone that has the same rugged durability has not yet been made!

For more information about these speakers, visit the Altec Lansing Facebook page.

Judicaël Perroy: From Bach to Villa-Lobos Concert on Nov 12

The Judicaël Perroy: From Bach to Villa-Lobos Concert at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium, UP College of Music in Diliman, Quezon City, on Nov. 12, 2015, at 7 pm.

A brilliant performer, this Frenchman, who is acclaimed as extraordinary virtuoso classical guitarist, has won many international competitions, to include his 1997 win from the 15th Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and Convention. He has toured the US and Canada with over 60 concerts, and has done several concerts in France, as his performances are being broadcasted live on the France-Musique, and numerous recital tours all over the world. 

 Judicaël Perroy is currently a professor at the Ecole Nationale de Musique d'Aulnay-sous-Boistea, and has conducted master classes in several top conservatories and universities in the US and other countries, and now will be performing live at UP, and it is presented by The Independent Philippine Art Ventures (IPAV) and Alliance Français de Manille (AFM). IPav was founded by classical guitarists and enthusiasts. IPAV has formed a solid alliance with AFM to promote classical music in the Philippines. The concert will be opened by Roneil Santos and Aaron Aguila, both multi-awarded Filipino guitarists. And, Perroy shall be conducting master classes to teach both theory and technique. 

Concert tickets are at PhP 1,000 (Patron), PhP 500 (Regular), and PhP 250 (Student). Tickets are available at TicketWorld, AFM and IPAV. For inquiries for the master classes, and ticket reservations, you may email ipavinc@gmail.com. For more information, access the Judicaël Perroy's Facebook page or visit his website.

VITA-E: For Beautiful Skin From Inside to Out

Look Younger with Glowing Skin 

Our skin is exposed to harmful pollutants such as what we get from the traffic! The harsh sun and dry air adds to what makes it look dull and dry. Wrinkles are brought about by the stress which makes us frown aside from the depleting elasticity. To get more beautiful skin, one has to do more that add cream or lotions on top, or try to cover it with make up. 

Taking Vita-E which is an anti-oxidant, helps us rejuvenate our body because it aids us in winning the battle against free radicals. When our cells become healthier, our skin becomes more nourished, and we even get to strengthen our immunity, warding off diseases like cancer, heart ailments, and other health concerns. 

Protect Our Cells 

We may wonder if there is a shortcut to looking younger, feeling more vitalized, and gaining energy. Well there is with a simple yet powerful vitamin that has been proven highly effective to address such concerns and more. 

Vitamin E has been used by millions of people for years, yet there is one brand that has come out with one that has the best, high-quality ingredients and this is Vita-E, which is made by ATC Healthcare International Corp., one of the leading companies in the supplement industry in our company. 

Vita-E for a Healthier, More Beautiful Life 

Vita-E contains a whooping amount of 400 IU of vitamin E. This has extreme anti-oxidant powers, that does greatly aid in protecting our cells against those free radicals with are molecules that can harm it and contribute to the development of health concerns such as cancer and stroke. And, while Vita-E protects us in the cellular level, it also brings about healthier skin from protecting it from UV-induced damage. To add to these benefits, Vita-E can bring about better functioning of our heart by enhancing blood circulation and our nervous system. 

Taking vitamins is a must for a healthier life. Quality healthy supplements brings about the results at a faster rate and are better for us in the long run, as we must care for our bodies using only the best that our money can buy. Highly affordable, Vita-E costs only PhP 14.00 per capsule, and all that we have to take is one soft gel capsule a day to gain all the health benefits and achieve more beautiful and youthful skin, fast. Vita-E by ATC Healthcare International Corp. can be bought at all Mercury Drug branches and at all other leading drugstores nationwide.

#atchealthcare #metrobuzzbloggers

Comelec Biometrics: Delete the Right To Vote and Senior Citizen Not Priority

Women gained the right to vote. It is something that I have always taken for granted. I know for a fact that I can vote, and that is my constitutional right.

As there are over 3 million people still not registered with the Biometrics, the fact that I could be deleted is looming over my head like a sword. Let's see, how many times before did I have to update my voter's registration? Why did I end up in a different precinct from my parents and we live in the same house?

The Biometrics is a filing system. I do agree that the files have to be fixed. ID were not issued to many. Yet, the treat of being deleted as a voter because there is urgency for the printing of the ballots and other matters does not hold water for me.

It may have been signed into law yet I firmly believe that even new voters should have the right after the cut off which is on October 31. Maybe there is a way for them to register, right?

If millions are still not registered, no way can the mall Biometrics accommodate all.

Another right that has been waved aside is the senior citizen line priority. No more other comment has to be made. Give them the respect and the service that they deserve, as we do honor and prioritize our senior citizens in all facilities and establishments.

There is no solution but an extension yet my statement is, if the filing system is just to be fixed, should I lose my right to vote? If I had to register again, as this Biometrics should do, it is like becoming a new voter. What was the good of my registering when I was 18 when it can be deleted just like that?

I have the right to vote and it is in the constitution. There should be solutions made for the millions for them to do that Biometrics thing.

I dread the lines. Maybe I should have gone earlier? But wait, even on the last day, I should be accommodated, as a government office should extend the hours if ever there is one voter who will lose their right to vote because of the cut off, as long as they are in line before 5pm, they have the right.

In trying to fix files, we can deprive our countrymen of the basic right that we hold dear. Make the changes, as online line up is not honored, and there are seniors who are waiting in line, don't make them not get priority.

Lancris Residences: A Delightful Wine and Dine Night

Having had attended a lot of real estate events, my expectations for the Wine Tasting by Lancris Residences was high. I am glad to note that it was a perfect night and my expectations were surpassed.

Photo Credits: Lancris Residences Facebook Page 

About Lancris Residences

Nestled and quiet, Lancris Residences has a wide street going into their condominium area and alert and helpful security. These condominium buildings with units and facilities that are ideal for today's lifestyle, is located in Dominic Savio St. corner Japan St., Don Bosco, Paranaque. Easily accessible, this stylish community 1.3-hectare property is the project of Land Cris Somerset Dev’t Corp.

The Wine Tasting Event

Hosted by Mr. Massimo Cavallon of Il Biancorosso, the highlight of this event was the unveiling of the scale model of the project. The scale model provides a bird's eye view of this master-planned community that will have 4 towers, a clubhouse complex, and a commercial building. 

It is pleasant to note that the wine to be tasted coincided with the food to be served. As the various bottles such as white, blush, and red wines were uncorked, the appetizers, salad, roast beef, and other dishes, and desserts were made available. The cheese table was so overwhelmingly delicious, that I could not manage to eat the pasta. The excellent chef went out of his way to prepare me a salad and during the buffet, sliced into bite-size pieces the wonderful roast beef and gave me a heaping side serving of roasted garlic.

The host, Massimo Cavallon, was highly detailed, and we were provided with unlimited wine and a guide to the various "scents" that can be detected. The event venue was cool, comfortable, spacious, and very pretty, as we were serenaded by the classical violin music of the expert Jem Garcia.

The atmosphere was that of relaxation. There was no hard-sell, and instead, all inquiries were ushered into the showroom area, which had a proper reception area and beautifully interior designed units to view. I would love to own a condominium at Lancris Residences as it is a wise investment, as it has the potential to gain real estate value fast, and I surely will be able to rent out the unit unless one of my daughters would like to live there.  

Lancris Residences is the legacy project of Land Cris Somerset Development Corporation, sister company of the Duraville Realty and Dev’t. Corp and Durawood Construction and Lumber Supply, Inc. Located inside Better Living Subdivision in Paranaque City, Lancris Residences boasts of its suburban location, spacious units, and amenities designed for the family. 

It is marketed by Duraville Marketing Inc. You may contact 0917. 801. 2677 for more information and learn more about their place by accessing their various social media accounts.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lancrisresidencesOfficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LancrisOfficial

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lancrisresidencesofficial/

Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/101387149180563876547

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/lancris-residences

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LancrisOfficial/

Zalora, Lamudi and Carmudi joins Asia e-Commerce Expo 2015

Rocket Internet is the biggest investor right now in terms of supporting the StartUp Innovators with the mission to become the largest internet platform outside China and United States. Successful companies under Rocket Internet includes, Lazada, Zalora, Carmudi, Lamudi, Easy Taxi, Food Panda among others.

Meet the founder of Lamudi, Jacqueline Van Den Ende, Founder of Carmudi, Subir Lohani and the Managing Director of Zalora, Constantin Robertz and learn from them. We have 30 speakers in one roof on that day.

When: November 25, 2015
What: Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015
Time: 8AM- 6PM
Where: SMX Convention Center, Taguig
Investment: Php 3K per delegate (Includes Elegant Lunch, Snacks, Expo and Conference)

3 easy steps to register.

1. Deposit the registration fee to
TAG Media and Public Relations
BPI Checking Account # 1680 0010 29
2. Scan the deposit slip
3. Send the scanned copy to maria@asiaecommerce.ph

For more information, please check http://www.asiaecommerce.ph & for partnership/sponsorship and speaking opportunity, please contact the organizer at 09166299381 or at maria@asiaecommerce.ph. TAG Media and Public Relations is the organizer of Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015.

#Rivermaya : Norby and Ryan at #Blogapalooza

Having gone to Blogapalooza 2015 early with my youngest daughter, Almond, I was delighted to see that it was a fun while working event. The Business to Blogger 'B2B' wasn't boring and super formal at all. That was a relief as it was a Sunday out with my kid, and turned out to be pleasant time.

The businesses had booths and there was various activities which I will write about in a future post as I just have to write this onenow!

Rivermaya at Blogapalooza

When I looked at the photo booth of JB Music, I noticed a guy sitting on a stool, strumming his guitar quietly, his hair tossed to partially cover his face.  As I approached, the girl of that booth said, "Would you like to have your picture taken with Rivermaya?" I peered, and still could not see the guitar player's face. "Who is that?" I asked.

"That's Norby. And the other one is Ryan. The other members haven't arrived yet."

Oh, I was delighted to here that. Norby! The last time I watched him play was during an acoustic Wednesday night at Checkpoint Rock Bar in BF that my other daughter, Sarah, manages. I still clearly recall his haunting, lingering tune, and remembered that he had so kindly accommodated and sang a song from Sting which was "Message in a Bottle" upon my request.

I moved closer and said, "Norby?". He looked up after I disturbed his concentration, and said, "You're the mom of Sarah! Are you a blogger, too?"

"Yes!" Then we talked for a while as Almond, who works at Swivel Lifestyle Lounge in BF knew the son of Ryan. Then we had our picture taken.

Norby is humble, unassuming, and pleasant. And, Ryan, is also very pleasant and conversational, too, like most #Checkpoint rockers - it's life devoted to making music, enjoying the now, and not delving on issues, that's why I like the rock and surf lifestyle.

Moments

For me, the best part of the Blogapalooza event was meeting new people and seeing friends, and creating bonding moments that makes relationships.

"We are but ships that travel in the sea. Be it we travel the same direction for a while or cross each other's path, let our light shine to guide the way." - Cindy, 10.27.15

#Rivermaya
#Checkpoint
#Swivel
#Blogapalooza

Asia CEO Awards Finalists 2015

At the Diplomatic Hall of the Grand Ballroom of the elegant Marriott Hotel located in the Resorts World Manila area, I had the honor to be one of the bloggers to cover the Asia CEO Awards announcement of the finalists for this year, 2015. This event that was held last Oct. 20 also gave recognition to the lifetime contributors. There will be ten awards with different categories for leadership teams and individuals in the Philippines and Asia region to be given out, and this event was presented by PLDT Alpha Enterprise

“It is considered a must-attend occasion for business leaders active in Southeast Asia because it is one of the largest events of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.”

Rebecca Bustamante, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asia CEO Awards

Arriving early, as I had noted that the Asia CEO Awards that is in the 4th year, has such prestigious leaders that will be attending, and I could not bear to miss a minute of this event, that is like the "Academy Awards" for the private and public sector. Notably, in the Asia CEO Awards of 2014, for the private sector, Henry Sy, Sr. was the "CEO Lifetime Contributor of the Year" and in the public sector, it was the Tourism Secretary, Ramon Jimenez, Jr. was chosen because of the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" promotional campaign.

Before the time for the event proper to start, the guests had all arrived. The presentation started and it was a lively one. Included in was was shared was outstanding advice, leadership tips, achievements, goals, and even our present concerns such as the traffic and solutions. The power could be felt throughout the room, as the respected leaders spoke.

In the photo from right to left:

• Asia CEO Forum Chairman Richard Mills
• BusinessMirror Vice President for Corporate Affairs Ricky Alegre
• Asia CEO Forum Strategic Initiatives Partener Don Felbaum
• IRemit Chairman and CEO Bansan Choa
• KPMG Vice Chairman and Head of Tax Noel Bonoan
• American Date Exchange Corp. General Manager-Asia Jurgen Tanpho
• ADP Philippines Vice President and General Manager Josep Elias
• International Care Ministries Donor Relations Coordinator Deborah Foo
• Shore Solutions Communications Director Tanya Deakin
• JLL COO Lindsay Orr
• Capital One Director Tom McCormick
• Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. First VP and Head Jovy Hernandez
• Tata Consultancy Services Country Manager-Philippines Vikram Singh
• The Manila Times COO Blanca Mercado
• JLL National Director and Head of Project Leasing Sheila Lobien
• SyncHRony Chairman and CEO Darcy Lalonde 
• Asia CEO Forum President Rebecca Bustamante 

On Nov. 11, 2015 at the Grand ballroom of Marriott Hotel Manila, this year's CEO Awards winners will be announced. For a complete list of the finalists, and for more information, visit the Asia CEO Awards Facebook page and/or the Asia CEO website.

Author's Note: The Marriott Hotel is the perfect venue for this occasion as the service was impeccably unobtrusive, from the shuttle car from the hotel proper to the grand ballroom venue area. There was coffee and tea available before the awards proper. The buffet surpassed my expectations as all dishes and desserts were superb. The salad had a medley of finest seafood such as shrimps and shellfish. The buffet had a variety of viands and the beef lasagna was the best that I have every tried, even better that what was at the top of my list from a Las Vegas hotel. The dessert buffet was a chocolate lover's delight. The event was a success, well-planned and organized, as befitting such leaders. And, it must be extremely difficult to choose who will get the awards, as the finalists are the best among the best. 

CDR-King’s Advocates Sustainable Living Thru California E-bike

Disruptors are welcome, from an old school perspective to the most advanced technological breakthroughs in power supply, whichever era you may be, CHANGE is inevitable.

 Nikola Tesla during our primary days as student was sadly in obscurity till we reach high school. He challenged the existing and widely accepted manner of lighting though oil lamps to the macro voltage - electricity distribution system courtesy of his well-accepted Alternating Current most commonly known AC.

Nikola Tesla is not as famous as Tomas dison as taught during basic education, but his works and legacy blazes up to this day. Same aspiration as CDR-King, your one stop media provider intends to manifest, to bring products and cost efficient means of power/electricity supply to every household.

California E-bikes, a CDR-King subsidiary, open its doors in TONDO. The branch is powered by a hybrid electricity system that enables sustainable solar energy. As environmental friendly as it should be, it also aims to display similar concept Solar-kit for ones household in turn helps you save thousands of your hard earned money on monthly electric bill.

California E-bike started its operation in the Philippines early 2013 with E-Scooter and later on came out with other variants of e-bikes. Today California E-bike offers more than 30 variants in more than 40 branches.

With the steady growth of e-bike followers, California E-bike is gearing towards its mission to improve transportation in an eco-friendly way, one e-bike at a time and reaffirming its efforts towards Green Living to save our environment.

Visit them at their newly opened Tondo branch or your nearest California e-bike store. You may also visit www.ebike.cdrking.com and http://solarquestph.com/

Lancris Residences Wine Tasting Invitationn for Oct. 24

Tonight at Lancris Residences, located in Better Living Paranaque, there will be a special Wine Tasting event and you are all invited to grace this special occasion. 

This Wine Tasting that starts at 7 pm and will end at 10 pm, will highlight the unveiling of the scale model of the project. This scale model provides the bird's eye view of this master-planned community that will have 4 towers, a clubhouse complex, and a commercial building.

This 1.3-hectare property that is owned and developed by Land Cris Somerset Dev’t Corp, opens their doors wide even before the Wine Tasting event for one to be able to enjoy a tour of the place to experience the stylish lifestyle that Lancris Residence has to offer.

This Wine Tasting event by Lancris Residences event will be hosted by Mr. Massimo Cavallon of Il Biancorosso and will be held in front of the Garnet Tower Showroom. Italian brands including the famous Montecrocetta’s Passitaia will be presented as the guest will be serenaded with classical music performances.

We hope that you, your family, and friends, may join us for this delightful event.

Lancris Residences is the legacy project of Land Cris Somerset Development Corporation, sister company of the Duraville Realty and Dev’t. Corp and Durawood Construction and Lumber Supply, Inc. Located inside Better Living Subdivision in Paranaque City, Lancris Residences boasts of its suburban location, spacious units, and amenities designed for the family. It is marketed by Duraville Marketing Inc. You may contact 0917. 801. 2677 for more information.

Herbalife Health Poll Results: 9 out of 10

The Herbalife Health Poll results showed that 9 in 10 Filipinos are 'highly concerned' about the potential diseases that may come about due from an unhealthy lifestyle.

In these poll results, the top three aging-related health concerns in the Philippines are for the heart, brain, and eyes.

The same Herbalife Health Poll results showed that the same number believes that simple lifestyle changes can help improve their overall well-being while 79% expressed a willingness to exercise more regularly and 72% stated that they would make better nutrition choices.


According to this Herbalife Health Poll, the top obstacles to achieving a healthy lifestyle:

- 75% responded that they lack of time for exercise
- 64% responded that they lack of time to make proper nutrition choices
 - 62% responded that it was due to the high cost of healthy food

Herbalife conducted the survey in September 2015 in the lead-up to its Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour. It surveyed 1,200 respondents across six countries, including the Philippines, on perceptions towards their health and current lifestyle. Respondents from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand were likewise included in the survey.

Herbalife Philippines

Survey Results Show Better Knowledge and Understanding

“We welcome the results of the survey. It gives an understanding of Filipinos becoming even more health conscious and self-aware that they need to make some lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. It also gives Herbalife an idea where we are needed, because as the survey revealed only four out of 10 would spend 10 to 30 minutes a day to make simple lifestyle changes,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager.

“The findings from the Herbalife survey clearly show that the majority of people in Asia Pacific that we questioned believe in the value of good nutrition and exercise as contributing to their overall well-being. We aim to play a greater role in providing practical tips and information to people to help them understand that the journey to a healthier, more active lifestyle is not difficult to achieve. With as little as 10 minutes a day, consumers can take positive steps to improve their nutrition and be more active, which will improve their overall well-being,” said William M. Rahn, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife Asia Pacific.

Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour 

Now on its fourth year, the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour aims to deepen people’s practical understanding of the various aspects of living a healthy active lifestyle. Its previous tours in the past 3 years saw close to 60,000 participants across the region. This year’s Wellness Tour will feature five members of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) visiting 14 markets and 21 cities across the Asia-Pacific in the month of October. They will share their expert views on how people can make use of the little time they have to make simple lifestyle changes that will enhance their well-being. Herbalife’s NAB experts will likewise share their views on a wide range of health-related topics, including weight management, brain health and aging; heart health; immunology; and skin care at the medical symposia being held in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Herbalife NAB experts participating in this year’s Wellness Tour include Dr. David Heber, who incidentally will be coming to Manila, is a leading expert in the field of nutrition and named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and considered one of “The Best Doctors in America”; Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his discovery of nitric oxide’s health benefits; Dr. Gary Small, a specialist in brain health and aging who has authored over 500 scientific works and has received numerous awards and honors, including the “Senior Investigator Award” from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry; Dr. Marion Fltechner-Mors, a health nutrition specialist who is currently heading the nutrition and obesity research group at Ulm University, Germany; and Dr. Wang Jae Lee, a physician and academic specializing in immunology and a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine. Dr. Heber, who is the founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be conducting a symposium for free to Filipino medical practitioners on October 23, 9am, at the Manila Hotel. The symposium will gather a group of 100 doctors, nurses, physical therapists and medical practitioners. The title of the symposium is “Obesity: More Than Just Being Overweight and Nutrition Forecast for 2020.” Seminars of Dr. Heber are recognized by US hospitals as part of Continuing Education Studies, which are often required of applicants. The following day, Oct. 24, Dr. Heber will be holding seminars for thousands of Herbalife Independent Members in the same hotel. This is the first time Dr. Heber, who is also the Chairman of the NAB and the Herbalife Nutrition Institute, to conduct a seminar in Manila since the company was founded in the Philippines 22 years ago.

Herbalife is a 35-year-old global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. This company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. To learn more visit Herbalife.com. #HerbalifeHealthPoll #BetterKnowledge #HealthWithHerbalife