Today, I receive all God’s love for me. Today, I open myself to the unbounded, limitless, overflowing abundance of God’s Universe. Today, I open myself to your Blessings, healing and miracles.Today, I open myself to God’s Word so that I become more like Jesus Everyday. Today, I proclaim that I’m God’s Beloved, I’m God’s Servant, I’m God’s powerful champion, And because I am blessed, I will bless the world, In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

FAMAS: Best Actress Award Goes to Anne Curtis




Everybody's favorite actress Anne Curtis won her first Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Best Actress Award in ceremonies held Tuesday night at Manila Hotel.

The Kapamilya star received her trophy for playing one of the lead roles in the box-office hit “No Other Woman". Anne bested the likes of Angel Locsin, Kris Aquino, and Cristine Reyes for the best actress category. Bongga! Congrats Anne!
In one of her Instagram posts on Wednesday, Anne said, “Dreams do come true. Thank you FAMAS for making that dream come true last night. Best Actress for No Other Woman. Mama, this is for you @carmcurtissmith YOU will forever be the BEST dramatic actress in the world for me. I love you.”

She thanked also the board members and jurors for choosing her as the best actress. 

Plus she also thanked “No Other Woman” director Ruel Bayani for “guiding me to be the best OTHER WOMAN I could be.”

“I’m so happy I was under your wing and guidance whilst portraying the role as Kara Zalderiaga. There is No Other Director like YOU. Love you. Thank you!” she added.

Anne spread the cheer to her over 3.4 million Twitter followers, saying, “I tell you, dreams really do come true. Just have the patience, push yourself a little extra in everything that you do and have HOPE. It’s up to you to take that step closer to pursue your own dreams.”

Anne Curtis won her first Best Actress award at the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for the period drama “Baler.” She was also named Best Supporting Actress at the 29th Luna Awards for “In Your Eyes.” Just this year, she tied with Angel Locsin for Best Actress at the 14th Gawad Pasado Awards.


FAMAS: Best Supporting Actress is Angelica Panganiban


FAMAS: Best Supporting Actress is Angelica Panganiban


It was a big night for Angelica Panganiban, who was hailed Best Supporting Actress for the horror film “Segunda Mano.” 

“Thank you FAMAS! Salamat talaga :) napapanood ko lang dati ang speech ng mga artista at sinasabi nilang ‘walang maliit na role’ d ko akalain na masasabi ko sya one day :),” Angelica posted on Instagram.

Her ex-boyfriend, Derek Ramsay, congratulated Angelica for her achievement via Twitter. 

“Congratulations sa award gel. Your dream came true. Matagal ka nang deserving. :),” he posted.

Angelica thanked Derek and her other friends for their congratulatory greetings.

“Thank you! @queenbeemae @Frasco_Mortiz @IAmDerekRamsay @DrekWillyCuevas and morbids! @keancipriano,” her post read.

The biggest winner of the night was “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story,” which won major awards such as Best Actor (Jeorge Estregan), Best Supporting Actor (Baron Geisler), and Best Picture. 

Tikoy Aguiluz, curiously, was named Best Director for the film, although he had wanted his name removed from the credits after changes were done in “Manila Kingpin” allegedly without his permission.


FAMAS:Complete List of Winners


FAMAS:Complete List of Winners


FAMAS is one of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the country. The organization is comprised of notable writers and film columnists.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Best Picture: “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Actor: Jeorge Estregan (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Actress: Anne Curtis (“No Other Woman”)
Best Supporting Actor: Baron Geisler (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Supporting Actress: Angelica Panganiban (“Segunda Mano”)
Best Child Actress: Xyriel Manabat (“A Mother’s Story”)
Best Child Actor: Buboy Villar (“Ang Panday 2″)
Best Director: Tikoy Aguiluz (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Story: Carlo Caparas and RJ Nuevas (“Panday 2″)
Best Screenplay: Roy Iglesias and Rey Ventura (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Theme Song: “Hari Ng Tondo” by Gloc 9 feat. Denise Barbacena (“Manila Kingpin”)
Best Editing: Jason Cahapay, Mirana Medina-Bhunjun, and Ryan Orduña “Manila Kingpin”)

Special Awards:

Hall of Fame: Carlo J. Caparas

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Daniel Padilla, Derrick Monasterio, Edgar Allan Guzman, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin

Outstanding Lady Movie Producers: Atty. Anette Gozon-Abrogar (GMA Films), Donna Villa (Golden Lions Films), Lily Monteverde (Regal Films), and Malou Santos (Star Cinema)
Public Service Award: Gov. ER Ejercito

Huwarang Artista sa Larangan ng Serbisyo Publiko: Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas

Exemplary Achievement in the Field of Justice: Public Attorney’s Office Chief Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Antonio M. Padua Memorial Award: Ricky Lo

FAMAS Grand Award: Edmark International CEO Sam Low Ban Chai

Posthumous Award: Department of Interior and Local Government Sec. Jesse Robredo


Trade in your Old Coffee Maker for a FREE CBTL Kaldi machine






Join CBTL on National Coffee Day for their Trade Up Your Cup event.

Trade in your Old Coffee Maker for a FREE CBTL Kaldi machine.

WHEN: Saturday, September 29th from 11am-5pm
WHERE: Corner of Sunset & Horn,
8775 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Parking Details:

Parking lots will open at 8 am
-9026 Sunset Blvd (Next to Shamrock Tattoo). Price $7
-1029 Larrabee (behind The Viper Room). Price $7
-8560 Sunset (Equinox Lot – Sunset/Alta Loma). Hourly.
-9040 Sunset (directly across from Key Club). Price $7.
-8720 Sunset Blvd (the BLT Steak building)-- This lot will open
at 9a – valet is $7


*****First 2500 customers to trade in their old coffee maker will receive a free CBTL Single Serve Kaldi Machine. To be eligible, old coffee maker must have an electrical plug and must be traded in on Saturday, September 29 between 11am and 5pm at the corner of Sunset & Horn. One trade-in per customer only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/139319072880305/


FREE FOOD SUMMIT: Professionalizing the Foodservice Industry



F&B World Magazine brings you the F&B World Summit 2012 “Providing Quality Service & Beyond: Professionalizing the Foodservice Industry” on October 4, 2012 (Thursday) at the Glorietta Activity Center from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Take part in this once-a-year event showcasing the latest trends in the food service industry.
Attendees can look forward to food tasting, seminars, and new products to enhance food production.  
Registration is free.

Program

Latest Trends and Innovations in the Foodservice Industry

1:00-1:30 pm - Trailblazing the Coffee Scene: Unique Ideas for Coffee Shops (Chit Juan)
1:45 - 2:15 PM - Talk and Demo by Uniliver Food Solutions
2:30 - 2:45 PM - Talk and Demo by Tefal
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Global Baking, Pastry and Confectionery Trends (Talk and Demo) - (Puratos)

Food Entrepreneurship

3:45 - 4:15 PM - Success Secrets in Food Business and Adapting to Today's Market with Creative Ideas (Johnlu Koa, French Baker)
4:30 - 5:00 PM - Talk and Demo by Great Food Solutions
5:15 - 5:45 PM - Opportunities in the Foodservice and Hospitality Industry - COHREP

Interested participants may register to the seminars in the F&B Summit 2012 program online by e-mailing us the following details.

Name:
Company / Institution:
Profession:
Age:
Mobile no.:
e-mail address:
Preferred seminar:
With the subject F&B Summit to hingeFNBsummit2012@gmail.com
 
Kindly wait for an e-mail receipt saying that you are officially registered to your preferred session.
Guests may send their RSVP to Mr. Vince Oliquiano 403.88.25 loc. 214 / (0917) 591.70.25 / voliquaino@hip.ph
 
Like our facebook page for updates http://www.facebook.com/fnbworldmag


See you there!


Friday, September 28, 2012

BACOLOD:Maskkara Festival 2012



BACOLOD :Maskkara Festival 2012
 
Bacolod, the "City of Smiles" will once again celebrate its world renowned Masskara Festival this year! And for 2012 the theme is "Life’s Good in Bacolod". They say that Bacolod City has the happiest festival in the country.  Maybe a lot of you are wondering what does the word Masskara means.  Mass, which means "many", and Kara, a Spanish word for "face". Masskara Festival is the most anticipated festival in the country held every 3rd week of October in Bacolod City. The street dancing competitions for schools and barangay categories is the Masskara festival's highlights which will be happening on October 20-21, 2012.

Here are the calendar of activities:



October 1, 2012

Opening of the Festival sites (all-day) @ Bacolod Public Plaza
Opening of Carnival sites: SM City (all-day)
GMA DanssKara:The MassKara Dance Showdown Eliminations (all-day)
Fireworks (all-day)
Opening of 2012 MassKara Festival and DanssKara Elimination (GMA Dance Showdown) @ Bacolod Public Plaza (7:00 pm – 11:00 pm)

October 5, 2012

MassKara Art Weekend (all-day)
Opening of art events: MassKara 9 group show, Magika MassKara, Art Tour

October 6, 2012

MassKara Art Weekend (all-day)

October 7, 2012

MassKara Art Weekend (all-day)

October 12, 2012

i-Witness DocuFest wth GMA News and Public Affairs personalities @ SM City Event Center (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

October 13, 2012

Little Miss MassKara pageant night (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

October 19, 2012

Kapuso Electric Float/Electric MassKara Day 1 @ Tourism Strip (6:00 – 4:00 am)
Electric Float Competition

October 20, 2012

Streetdance – Schools Category @ Bacolod Public Plaza (2:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Kapuso Mall Show @ SM City Event Centre (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Kapuso Electric Float/Electric MassKara Day 2 @ Tourism Strip (6:00 pm – 4:00 am)

October 21, 2012

Streetdance – Barangay Category @ Bacolod Public Plaza (2:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Kapuso Electric Float/Electric MassKara Day 3 @ Tourism Strip (6:00 pm – 4:00 am)

October 22, 2012

Closing Ceremonies (all-day) @ Bacolod Public PlazaMassKara Festival
Closing Ceremonies/DanssKara Grand Finals/Kapuso Night (7:00 pm – 11:00 pm)

For more details, visit:
www.themasskarafestival.com

You may like my other post about Bacolod:

When I went to Bacolod City in 2010 I stayed in this very cheap and affordable hostel/ guest/pension houses/ inn.


Thursday, September 27, 2012

Answer the survey and win!


Sagutin ang survey at manalo! ( Answer the survey and win!)

Nais mo bang magkapera? Sagutin lamang ang limang katanungan sa survey tungkol sa estado ng ating LTO Driver's License sa kasalukuyan. Huwag kang mag alala answerable by yes or no ang survey. Pag nasagutan mo na ang survey huwag kaligtaan mag iwan ng comment at mag fill up ng inyong pangalan, e-mail address at contact number para ma contact kayo kaagad kung kayo ang nanalo.

Good luck!

These are the things you need to do to:

1. Copy paste my contest link
http://www.travel-on-a-shoe-string.blogspot.com/2012/09/answer-survey-and-win.html You will need this link in order to join the contest. This is the answer to question #6 - On which website you entered the survey?

2. PLEASE GO TO THE SHORT SURVEY LINK BELOW. You need to answer 5 (FIVE) simple questions. Yes, it is answerable by ticking your answer on a multiple choice type of questions. Remember to click next page and fill up your complete name, e-mail address and contact number in order to enter the contest.

 
To submit your entries for the raffle, don't forget to leave your complete name, e-mail address and contact number.

REMINDER: You must participate in the SURVEY FIRST before submitting your raffle entries. Otherwise, it will be invalid.

ANSWER for # 6. On which website you entered the survey? 

Please copy paste my url as answer. Thanks!

Answer:http://www.travel-on-a-shoe-string.blogspot.com/2012/09/answer-survey-and-win.html

After answering the survey please don't forget to comment on my blog post for your entry to be valid. Thank you!

7. Go back to my website where you entered this survey and leave a significant comment through my Facebook comments or at the comment section, by answering the question:

Do you think we need to change the features of the Philippine driver’s license? Please explain in one or two sentences.

In the box below that survey please state the name you used to comment on my blog post.

 

Alam natin lahat na ang LTO Driver's License natin pwera sa pagmamaneho ay nagagamit natin bilang katibayan ng pagkakakakilanlan ( Identification Card) sa mga transaksyon natin sa gobyerno at sa mga banko.

Dahil sa kakulangan ng mga special security features ng kasalukuyan LTO driver's License napakadali para sa mga sindikato ang magpalusot ng peke na LTO Driver's License. Milyon milyon piso ang kanilang kinikita sa pangloloko sa walang kamalay malay na Pinoy :-( Sa tingin ko ay napapanahon na ang pag enhance sa kasalukuyan features ng atin driver's license na napakanipis at napakadaling mabakbak at masira. Ikaw ano sa palagay mo?

Please share your insights about this in the survey parehas po ito ng link ng survey na nasa itaas na bahagi ng post na ito.

The Prizes:

One winner of $100 or Php cash equivalent

One winner of $45 or Php cash equivalent

Two winners of Php500 of SM Gift card

* One comment per household or IP address.

Contest starts on September 27, 2012 at 12 NN and will end on October 31, 2012 at 11:59 PM.

Note: You have the option not to join the raffle but who doesn't need an extra cash, right? But of course, we thank you for participating in our survey.

Pagkatapos sumagot sa survey maari na kayong sumali sa raffle sa pamamagitan ng pag iwan ng comment at mag fill up ng inyong pangalan, e-mail address at contact number para ma contact kayo kaagad kung kayo ang nanalo. Good luck! 

NOTICE:

Congratulations to the Winners!

 


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

FREE COMPLIMENTARY PASS TO THE ROBOT ZOO: Nestle Nido Science Discovery Center


FREE COMPLIMENTARY PASS TO THE ROBOT ZOO: Nestle Nido Science Discovery 
Center.  

Yahoooooo! Mommy, Daddy, Aunt, Uncle this is good news for your kids! 

An early Christmas gift of The Robot Zoo to all of the kids and the kid-at-heart out there. Join and win! ( Sumali at manalo)
 
Have you been to the robot zoo?  The most hi-tech Zoo in the Philippines features the Robot Zoo! It features different mechatronic animals. It is available for a limited time only, so grab your chance now to see the Robot Zoo! After January 2013, the Robot Zoo will be touring to various locations in Asia, Europe and in other continents.
  
Such a cute Giraffe at the entrance of the ROBOT ZOO: Nestle Nido Science Discovery Center.
We were lucky to be invited at the Robot Zoo at NESTLE NIDO: Science Discovery Center. The little kid in us had enjoyed and had a wonderful time there.There is an interactive learning, robotics and colors that your child will be excited to experience and see.
NIDO would like you to experience good times at the NESTLE NIDO: Science Discovery Center! That's why even without a yaya you could come and enjoy the Robot Zoo, because there's a lot of staff there who are willing to help you and your kids  for a full enjoyment of the center.



A robot fly. These robots imitate the real life behaviors of some of the world's most amazing animals.
 
 Amazing facts and trivia!


I love this squid game! You can play together with three others and race to the finish line.
Play hide and seek.
The Robot Zoo was presented by Nickelodeon which can be found at the 2nd level exhibit hall Nido fortified Science discovery center Mall of Asia. 

Fees:

Robot Zoo Rates per head – P200
Robot Zoo + Nido Science Discovery Center – P500

The Zoo starts at 11am to 8pm Monday to Sunday.

Here is a chance for you to experience The Robot Zoo for FREE!
 
Join and win! There will be five (5) winners of two (2) tickets each to THE ROBOT ZOO: Nestle Nido Science Discovery Center.

This contest is open to all Metro Manila, Philippines residents. If you live outside of Metro Manila, you could still join as long as you pay for your own fare going to the Robot Zoo.

We will not be responsible for the fare going to and from the Nido Science Discovery Center.
Important Notice: All the steps in the rafflecopter are necessary in order for your entry to be valid. You are only required to do it once.

The tickets were sent to me by:

Please wait for the rafflecopter to load.  ( Mangyari po lamang ay pakiantay na mag load ang rafflecopter) Good luck!
 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here is the link to the rafflecopter if it refuses to load ( Kapag po ayaw mag load sa inyong computer pwede po ninyong pindotin ang link na kulay asul) : http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/977c687/

Don't forget to leave a comment. (Huwag kalilimutan maglagak ng inyong komento) You could use your facebook account if you are not a blogger or your blogger account if you are one. Non-compliance with any of these requirements will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the prize. 

In the event that a non-compliant winner was drawn a new set of winner will be drawn.

Enjoy! 


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