Rexona Adventure 2011

Rexona is one of the leading brand from global company Unilever Philippines. Rexona promised to give you the confidence to handle whatever the day has in store, Rexona won't let you down! (tag line we may all know)

The adventure begins on July 24,2011. Be among  of the 12,000 or more running enthusiasts who are expected to make their way to the SM Mall of Asia grounds for the second Rexona Run. The first run they did last 2010 made a great success for everyone. This year, the fourth leg  in the RunRio series, Rexona Run is presented by "REXONA MEN ADVENTURE".  The adventure offers bigger and more exciting prizes plus other thrilling activities that will bring running to a whole new level of fun.

They are giving away cash prizes, medals and bragging rights to all the winners in the 21k,10k,5k and 3k, aside from that all finishers will be eligible to win in the raffle. What's for Grab?  it's a WOW! , three all-expensed-paid adventures to one of the world's most breathtaking icons-----the Great Wall of China--isn't it great?

For the 21k Category the top finisher takes home Php10,000 worth of prizes. While the second and third place get 7,000 and 5,000 respectively. In the 10k division, the top three finishers take home Php7,000, 5,000 and 3,000 respectively. While in the 5k leg, cash prizes amounting to Php5,000, 4,000 and 3,000 will be given to the first,second and third place finishers, respectively. Lastly, the top three finishers in the 3k leg bring home Php3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 plus a gift pack.

For those who wants to join,  registration is ongoing until July 3 at participating stores such as RUNNR and R.O.X in Bonifacio High Street (BGC), Toby's SM Mall of Asia, Planet Sports Glorietta and Trinoma Branch, The Athlete's Foot in Alabang Town Center and Robinsons Galleria, and also in Stoked Greehills, Rockwell and Gateway.

For on-line registration  you can log on to http://www.runrio.com/ or Rexona Philippines facebook from now until July 3 of midnight only.

Race Fee:

21k-Php 750.00

10k-Php 600.00

5k  -Php 500.00

3k  -Php 300.00

Hey, not all of us are runners, right?  But we still can join, Non-runners can join the fun at the Rexona Run in the Rexona Adventure Hub happening on July 23-24. So easy, just buy or bring any proof of purchase of Rexona Men Adventure stick, spray or roll-on and get FREE access to a wide variety of activities and challenges that's guaranteed to give the thrill of adventure. What's more, a raffle will give participants a chance to go an amazing all-expense-paid adventure package with their barkada to AWESOME destinations like Banaue, Bohol or Cagayan de Oro, AWESOMENESS!

For more details, call the race hotline at (02) 703. 1736 or visit http://www.runrio.com/ or visit Rexona Philippines Facebook page.

Register now! lets do the run, experience the great fun in Rexona Adventure 2011.

BANANA REPUBLIC FALL COLLECTION

In a season that’s beloved for its simple pleasures—changing leaves, abundant harvest, cinematic landscapes—a sense of palpable authenticity takes center stage. Placing Banana Republic’s versatile signatures against the season’s soulful backdrop, the result is a new crop of polished, tactile separates tailor-made for the modern hero and heroine.

A dramatic autumnal palette, sets a romantic mood. As in the season itself, the color gradient evolves naturally, shifting easily from vineyard tones of claret and plum to mustard, tomato and honeyed butterscotch. These vivid pops of rich saturation are grounded by cool, serene earth tones of barley, wheat and slate. Distinctly feminine shapes reinstate this picturesque vision including drape-front pencil skirts, airy silk blouses and coquettish cloches—Dunaway-esque, all. Meanwhile, this wingtip brogues, smart herringbone blazers and dapper suiting call to mind a charismatic rogue.

Effortlessly layered textures come into view as a strong focal point.  Elevated by plush finishes, simple separates—cable-knits, faux fur scarves, leopard-print pieces and the like—are transformed into everyday indulgences. With its delicate fine-gauge and silky finish, the slim-fitting turtleneck emerges as the leading lady’s layering essential. The season’s more streamlined silhouettes—the knife-pleat trouser, flared denim or the crisp A-line-skirt—are softened when juxtaposed with relaxed sweaters and cowl-neck knits.

Continuing this artful study in contrasts, his utilitarian classics—both easy to wear and to build upon—of stone khakis and slim flannel trousers serve as ideal foundation pieces for fall’s richly textured heritage knits, houndstooth blazers and rugged motorcycle jackets. Tailored menswear pieces relax when paired with plaid shirting and v-neck merino sweaters, topped off with a downtown fedora, driving cap or cashmere scarf. The resulting look is as crisp and refreshing as the fall air itself.

Subtle notes of equestrian elegance—another classic autumn paradigm—exist throughout, from the ladylike riding gloves to the faintly jodhpur-like slim pant. A wide range of sophisticated camel hues surface on double-face felted wood jackets, stacked heel loafers, and the season’s indispensible flat leather boots. Cross-body bags and roomy shoulder-strap satchels complement this sense of unencumbered ease. Hunting tweeds and double-breasted menswear exteriors—from the rugged leather bomber to the trim trench—would look at home in both the frost-tipped fields and leaf-strewn sidewalks.      

Feel Sexy, Look Sexy with GAP

Feel sexy, confident and comfortable inside and out with underwear essentials from Gap Body. With months of fitting and wear testing, and unique fabric developed exclusively for Gap, each piece ensures the best fit for your body.

Gap Body’s basic bra collection consists of everyday bras that have clean aesthetic and great fit. This essential range of underwear has the same luxurious fabric and is oriented by fit. Gap brings in the popular Gap Body’s basic fit bras; the T-shirt, Plunge, and Uplift bra that are made with 78% nylon and 22% spandex giving it an amazing soft and smooth hand feel.

The everyday T-Shirt bra is invisible under all shirts while giving great full coverage. The versatile low cut Plunge bra gives less coverage, a frame that provides extra support and cleavage, and straps that can be converted to a cross back. To achieve a little lift for a natural push up is the Uplift bra with a push up pad to provide natural uplift and swell. It also has foam push up contoured for comfort and flawless fit using soft and light fabrics. Each basic fit bra comes in the essential colors nude, black, and white. The pads for each bra are customized as well to create an everyday natural look with 2-way stretch to make you move with ease.

Carefully designed, Gap Body provides the ultimate comfort. Exclusive new microfiber elastic strap has a smooth surface and rounded edges that prevent straps from digging into shoulders. Hooks and eyes are also made of microfiber for softness with small cushion encased between the layers to ensure comfort. The label is also printed on the hook and eye to avoid an itchy or scratchy feel.

With basic bras to intricate laces exclusively designed for Gap Body, feel ultimately feminine, beautiful, and confident inside and out!

Get the latest underwear collection of Gap Body only available at Bonifacio High Street.

Dell Introduces the Ultra-Powerful XPS 15z – One of the Thinnest PCs on the Planet*

Dell today introduced the XPS 15z laptop, one of the thinnest PCs on the planet*, and the first in a series of new thin and ultra-powerful products from Dell to come this year. With the XPS15z, everyone from mobile warriors to students and small-business owners now have everything they need to work hard and play hard in one stunning package.A leading-edge combination of uncompromising power and stunning design, the XPS 15z offers 2^nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, optional 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display for superior entertainment and web-browsing experiences, a backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness and up to eight hours of battery life – all housed in a luxurious, eye-catching and elegantly crafted case that is less than an inch thick.The XPS 15z is the first in a series of upcoming thin Inspiron- and XPS-branded products that deliver the ultimate blend of style and performance so you can pursue your personal passions.

“The XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance in our most beautifully designed laptop yet,” said Chris Papa, country manager of Consumer and Small Business Group, Dell Philippines. “It delivers all the must-have features -- from next-generation Intel Core i processors for incredible performance to optional full HD screens that are up to 50 percent brighter than standard displays – all in a stunning form factor that makes it one of  the thinnest PCs on the planet.*”

“The XPS 15z provides a glimpse into a series of visually stunning and powerful systems coming soon to our consumer and small-to-medium-business product portfolio,” said Andreas Diantoro, managing director, CSMB, Dell South Asia Developing Market Group. “We’re committed to introducing next-generation products that help people pursue their personal and professional passions.”

Less Mass, More Appeal

A technology package perfect for pumping out spectacular, media-rich office presentations or watching the latest award-winning movies, the XPS 15z includes 2^nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, a brilliant 15.6-inch WLED display with a Full HD option that has almost two times the HD resolution of standard HD displays, NVIDIA graphics with 3DTV play capabilities, built-in WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and a backlit keyboard.

Despite its incredibly slim exterior, the XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance, including NVIDIA discrete graphics with Optimus technology that automatically switches to power-saving integrated graphics under reduced workloads, helping the battery last longer on coast-to-coast flights and for movie marathons. In addition, it offers ample hard drive storage and a slot-loading DVD +/- RW drive for watching the latest movies or burning music to a disc. And the optional Full HD (1080p) display brings HDTV-type quality to the laptop screen.

Advanced wireless features make XPS 15z your go-to device from the road or the living room. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity ensure it’s fast and easy to connect with e-mail, websites, Skype and Facebook from almost anywhere. For at-home entertainment, the optional Intel Wireless Display feature enables videos and photos to be streamed wirelessly from your XPS 15z to an HDMI-equipped TV. And with the exclusive Dell Stage user interface, it’s easy to access personal content such as music, photos and videos.

At first glance, the XPS 15z design, with its clean aluminum design, appears like it floats above the surface, and the polished, brushed finishes with sophisticated accents add to a luxurious appearance.

Now available in the Philippines, the XPZ 15z is priced from Php 71,500.00 and like all XPS computers, it is designed and built from the ground up to provide a premium computing experience with the best materials, technology, performance and reliability Dell offers.

Flavors of Freedom at Two Serendra

Freedom is enjoying opportunities for fulfillment around you and living without the worries that the marriage of work and life gives. Freedom is having the opportunity to live the life you want to pursue, without sacrificing your passion for achievement and growth.

And such freedom is enjoyed by residents of Alveo Land’s latest innovative community at the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC): The Meranti at Two Serendra.

Alveo Land’s Two Serendra offers an integrated living environment characterized by a fine balance of life, work, and play. A sprawling community that offers diverse opportunities in life right within one’s reach, Two Serendra is more than just an innovative living space within a dynamic district—it is a distinct development that offers social spaces resembling today’s modern and ever-evolving society.

Two Serendra dedicates 65 percent of its land as open greenery, a valuable space for you and your family to go out and enjoy your beauty and ease of the surroundings. It’s space that will insulate you from the buzzing energy of the city, so that you can have rest and quiet when you want it without having to go too far away.

There Living Museum at The Meranti is composed of a variety of lifestyle amenities and facilities that residents can fully enjoy, this unique concept will also cultivate the kind of life that is very much known in living within social spaces for sharing passions.

ThereTropical Garden is one of the distinct amenity consisting with a tree-lined courtyard filled with lush landscaped greenery, it can host as many as 300 people. 

There’s also the Fitness Club–a fully-equipped fitness station with complete gym amenities and panoramic views of the Two Serendra gardens. The Enterprise Lounge, the Discovery Hall, and Stellar Peak, on the other hand will boast of top-rate facilities for leisure, entertainment, and business gatherings.

These are just some of the innovations that Two Serendra residents enjoy to rejoice the kind of free life that they lead. And to celebrate a greater freedom—Independence Month.

The "Freedom to Cook and Eat" shared with us by Chef Jackie Laudico and Chef Sau del Rosario  they showcase some of the country’s tasty dishes from each of our three regions. According to Jennylle Tupaz, Project Development Group Head of Alveo Land“There’s no better way to celebrate Philippine Independence than with a delectable serving of famous Filipino cuisines"  An eventful day for the nation with a display of passion for cooking and creativity.” such a unique way ..and to all of us........Happy Indepence Day!

AMAZING,Nokia Dual-SIM Phones !

I’m very happy to have been part of the Nokia C2-00 and X1-01 launch at Spicy Fingers Restaurant last June 9. We were all very excited to see the new Nokia phones, which are 1) dual-SIM and 2) easy swap! Really amazing, isn’t it?

From the registration the excitement begins. The first 20 guests who brought two old Nokia phones had the chance to swap them with the new one. I also won A Nokia C2-00, thanks to Ms. Nikka Abes of Nokia Philippines and Fuentes Manila.

The event had a lot of games and prizes. The show was hosted by GMA-7 Dabarkads Ruby Rodriguez, with a funny double “Petite.” The show started with games from Eat Bulaga. We had Pinoy Henyo, which I played but didn’t win. Now I know how hard it is to be on that game!





Ruby rodriguez and Noel of PEP.PH

 This was followed by “Hakot SIM Card,” similar to Eat Bulaga’s “Hakot Coins/Barya” game. At first I was wondering how they’ll do it, because a SIM card is a lot smaller and lighter compared to coins. But then it turned out to be really fun - they used a sandok! The great part is that the contestants were able to fill up their container with SIM cards.



Edzel of Daily tribune,one of the contestants


Afterwards, the newest endorser of Nokia came in, and it was no other than Dabarkads’ Vic ‘Bossing’ Sotto! He was very proud to announce the arrival of the Nokia C2-00, as well as the commercial that will be running soon. He also introduced the X1-01, which according to Bossing is also dual-SIM. So, both phones basically offer the most convenient and intuitive experience in switching SIM cards, without compromising all the fun and features.

Ms. Nikka Abes -Nokia Corporate Communicatons Manager and Vic "Bossing" Sotto

Here’s a little more on the phones:

Nokia X1-01

With the Nokia X1-01 you can give each SIM Card its own logo, music signature and ringtone-personalization. The phone also offers what is simply the best dual-SIM music experience on the market. You can store and shuffle THOUSANDS of songs (yes! Not just hundreds  ) with its memory support of 16 GB, and you can also create your own favorite playlists, and play your music on a loudspeaker. According to Nokia, this is the loudest and clearest music phone ever produced, not to mention its dedicated music side keys and battery that will last for up to 36 hours of continued music playback. This comes in Dark Grey, Red, Ocean Blue and Orange, at only Php 1,990. 





Nokia C2-00


The Nokia C2-00 is the first Dual SIM phone to have EASY-SWAP, which offers you the convenience of changing SIM cards without turning off the phone or removing the battery. Simply open the SIM door at the side of the phone and SWAP your SIMs. No need to wait for phone reboots. With this easy-swap phone you can also browse the Internet, read emails, and enjoy instant messaging with either SIM card. Moreover, the C2-00 has a large memory support of up to 32 GB, which lets you keep thousands of photos, videos, and music files. Isn’t it awesome? It comes in delightful colors of Dynamic Grey, Jet Black, Magenta and Snow White at only Php 2,999. 




Now, back to the event! With Bossing’s generosity, SIM cards rained on the venue! The SIM cards had code numbers entitling those who pick them up to win phones such as the Nokia X2-01, C6, C8 and C3. At the end of the event, they gave away 8 phones in total! And even better news from the Dabarkads? The raining SIM cards will be in Eat Bulaga this coming July – so watch out for it!

Ruby Rodriguez, Nikka Abes, Vic"Bossing" Sotto, Pettite



Go to your nearest Nokia store for these great new phones. For more updates with Nokia log on to www.nokia.com

 





On the Go-Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G and Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi

Do more with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G and Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi

The perfect combination of a mini-PC, media player, and e-reader, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a powerful entertainment device and business tool. Premium features include a fast processor, a 7-inch touch screen for mobile computing, watching videos, and browsing the Internet, 2 cameras, video chat capabilities, and flexible access to the World Wide Web with 3G or Wi-Fi versions.

Sleek and Beautiful

           

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a true mobile tablet. At only 11.98 millimeters thin, you can put it in your jacket pocket or slip it in your purse, and, weighing in at a feather-light 380 grams, the tablet is suitable for one-handed use. Employing a sleek and clean design, there are only two physical buttons (power button and volume rocker) on the slim tablet. Main functions are accessed via four touch buttons found discretely on the bottom of the front pane, and, apart from a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, mic, speakers, and a MicroSD card slot, the rest of the tablet is rendered smooth.

Power-packed and Feature-rich

Powered by Google Android 2.2 (Froyo), the Samsung Galaxy Tab delivers lightning-fast speed and improved usability. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3G for anytime, anywhere Internet access through 3G networks. Then, enjoy complete integration with a whole suit of Google services, including Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps, and access to the Android App Market, which has more than 100,000 useful applications, widgets, and games available to customize your tablet experience. Going beyond mobile computing and entertainment, the Samsung Galaxy 3G supports voice calls, as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab supports Adobe Flash Player 10.1, providing an enhanced content experience by allowing access to thousands of websites with complex Flash-based applications and content. In addition, it has flash content support for games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, e-commerce, video, music, and more.

Connectivity and ultra fun

Pick up the Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi to connect with friends and family faster and easier. The Samsung Social Hub is a unique application designed to integrate social networking services, messages, personal and business e-mail, calendars, and contacts. Social Hub works with your messaging and contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, including e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates, and text messages. Information from web calendars, such as Google Calendar and Facebook, are merged into a single interface for easy organization, too.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab features two cameras: a rear-facing 3MP camera and camcorder and flash, and a front-facing 1.3MP camera and camcorder for video chat. Record vacations, important events, or every day memories. Then, share your videos with other devices through  the exclusive AllShare service. AllShare wirelessly shares stored music, pictures, and video to other DLNA home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, and printers.

For all your homemade videos, photos, files, games, music, and more downloads, the tablet is equipped with 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 32GB of additional storage.

For more information about Samsung Galaxy Tab, visit www.samsung.com/ph.