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Free Movies at Cine Europa!

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Yes, admission to Cine Europa happening from November 9-19 at the Shang Cineplex in Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong, EDSA. More than ten top quality films from different European countries are set to be screened. Likewise, you may also attend the Conference on Media Piracy and Intellectual Property in Southeast Asia organized by Goethe Institute [...]

The Amazing Race Asia

Monday, October 9th, 2006

The Asian edition of The Amazing Race will start airing this November, and we have two Filipino teams to root for:

Ernie Lopez (42, Businessman) and Jeena Lopez (35, Homemaker)

Aubrey Sabel (aka Aubrey Miles, 26, Actress) and Jacqueline Yu (23, Model)
It’s quite disappointing to see so many expat teams in the “Asian” edition of the race, [...]

Grand Sports Warehouse Sale

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

If you are in the hunt for cross trainers or gym outfits or other sports items, you’d want to visit the Advance Business Concepts, Inc. (ABCI’s) Grand Sports Warehouse Sale on October 10 to 13, 2006, at the Paseo Center Activity Hall. Now is your chance to enjoy up to 70% shopping on branded [...]

Holiday Bazaars 2006

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

The ShopCrazy blog has released a comprehensive list of bazaars for the coming holiday season. A sampling of entries for the weekend ahead:
Karl Edwards International Bazaar
October 7, 8
BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY
Likha ng Central Luzon
October 4-8
SM MEGATRADE HALL 1
Agrilink/Foodlink 2006
October 5-7
WORLD TRADE CENTER, MANILA
Congressional Spouses Foundation Trade Fair
October 6-8
SM MEGATRADE HALL 2

Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

Er, Keng SM Clark.
On October 27,28 and 29, the most well-attended festivity in Angeles City, Tigtigan at Terakan Keng Dalan will be held at SM Clark. This Kapampangan version of Mardi Gras used to be annually held in Balibago, the Entertainment District.
Let’s see if the crowd will get a lot tamer this time as it seems that every year Tigtigan goers [...]

Transitions: Jake Verzosa’s Solo Photo Exhibit

Monday, August 21st, 2006

All photographs taken in a Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos as a photo essay on Eastern tradition, the Western influence and the change we all face in modern society as our constant search for meaning continues.
It will be at The Oarhouse Gallery, Mabini St., Malate, Manila. Exhibit runs from August 23 to September [...]

Look Wet/Wet Look : An Aklatang Pambata Fun Run

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

The Aklatang Pambata will be holding a Fun Run to raise funds for it’s activities which is aimed at promoting literacy among the Filipino youth. Support Look Wet/Wet Look : A Fun Run which will be held at the U.P. Campus. Registration starts at 7 a.m. at the Quezon Hall steps. For more details, visit [...]

MVP Cup 2006 at the Araneta

Friday, July 7th, 2006

After the 2006 Philippine Badminton Open, the next big tournament to happen is the MVP Cup 2006. Watch the Asian champions battle the European team on July 14-16, 2006 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Women In Bliss launches “Unveiling: Pieces From Bliss”

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Women in Bliss Writers’ Circle, a group of women who participated in a series of writing workshops with the multi-awarded poet and author Aida F. Santos, holds a series of shows presenting their recently published anthology entitled, ” Unveiling: Pieces From Bliss”.
The anthology showcases the prose and poetry of the women reflecting their kaleidoscopic experiences [...]

Call Center in Pampanga Attempts to Keep Agents

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

Due to hundreds of its call center agents resigning every few months, Cyber City Teleservices, Ltd., one of the most popular call center firms in Pampanga seems to be starting to worry. As a solution, I heard that the company is eyeing on salary increase for its agents and jumping into the referral program bandwagon.
If you’ve [...]

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