What does iZone-iHUB offer to you as a techie!

What does iZone-iHUB offer to you as a techie?

The recently concluded launch of iZone-iHUB was graced by a lot Pinoy techies and prominent personnel from different fields to further understand what this place is all about.

Here are some questions that were answered by Mr. Daniel S. Peña (Founder and Chairman) of iZone-iHUB:

Whats the catch? How can it be that you are offering a place completely free for techies? - We have been in the Philippines for more than four (4) years already and we have charity institutions that we are currently funding without asking for anything in return. This is one way for me and Sally to also give something back to the Philippines since this country has been good to us for so many years. I also believe that the Philippine Geeks here in the Philippines would want to have a place to bring out their ideas and in the long run be funded for it and iZone-iHUB offers that.
Besides the free access to the facility, air conditioning, safety and security, coffee and tea what more can they expect from iZone-iHUB? - If they have ideas that they are more than willing to share to our advisors and to the Board of Directors, then we will gladly listen to it and be honest enough to tell them if this project or idea has any monetary value or if its a dead end. We are more than willing to fund a project that we believe would make the person who has the idea rich and successful not only in development but also in commercialization.
What would we expect from iZone-iHUB? - We will have a monthly, quarterly and yearly prize for the best ideas that will come up from iZone-iHUB, and the prizes can even range from a trip to Boracay, Expensive techy gadgets or best part about it is a vacation at my Castle in Scotland.
There are more interesting conversations you can check out from iZone-iHUB and we invite everyone to check the place out. Converge with your fellow techies and have the ease of mind that their will be no expenses on your part just by being there!

If you want to find more about iZone-iHUB? Check us out by visiting our site at:
http://ihub.izonetech-ph.com

iZone-iHUB is located at Penthouse Agustin Building Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Business Center Pasig City 1605 in which we operate 24/7.

Be part of the biggest thing to come in the Philippine Tech world! Be part of iZone-iHUB!

Here are the steps:
1.      Pack your gadgets together with your creative mind and outstanding development skills.
2.      Bring a valid Identification Card.
3.      Proceed to iZone-iHUB Center.
4.      Release all of your creative juices, brainstorm, and work with people who share the          same interests as yiZone-iHUB Center is an online community that provides Pinoy techies and innovative individuals a room for collaboration. It aims to encourage knowledge sharing among those who have the passion for Information Technology.

iZone-iHUB is a safe and secure environment that offers everyone (including students) a free and unlimited access to the internet and free coffee to encourage the free flowing of ideas.

iZone-iHUB functions as a technology research center for business development. It also provides collaborators a place to host events and seminars that can prepare and mold them to become better entrepreneurs, netpreneurs, technopreneurs, and innovators.

The iZone-iHUB is located at the heart of Ortigas Business Center and we invite techies of all ages to come and experience all amenities and services iZone-iHUB provides.

INNOVATION allows growth.

And INNOVATION is what iHUB offers.ou!

Submission of project or idea to iHub via email with the following
· Design name - The name of the product or invention
· Design description – Composed of 10-20 words
· Value to user - What problem does it solve for the user? What need will it focus? (20 words)
· Target users - Who are the main users of the invention?
· Features and benefits - List all features with its descriptions and targeted benefits including SWOT analysis. (limit descriptions to 15 words)
· Technology - Indicate what technology or platform will be used or required to put the invention into action (20 words)
· Ideas are submitted to ihubsupport@izonetech-ph.com

Schedule of submission
· Daily submissions are accepted.
· An individual or group may send in as many entries as they can.
· Submissions within the same month will qualify for the same month selection process for the monthly winner. There will also be major winners per quarter.

Prize
· The winning entry for the quarter will win... travel + gadget worth 50,000 pesos. Monthly winners will also receive a prize.

Who can submit their ideas?
· Anyone with no age limit with original innovative ideas

When the idea is received iHub will evaluate the submitted document
·  iHub will determine if the idea is original and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any individual, or third party.
·  The ideas or invention will be evaluated based on value to to users, monetary potential/salability and innovate value
·  Inventors of short listed ideas will be invited for a presentation
·  The iHub board of directors will evaluate the submitted ideas to determine the winner

Why Kabbalah, Why Now? With YEHUDA BERG!

    There is a quickening on the planet now. People are realizing that a whole world exits beyond the physical, in fact the realm of the mystical is commonly referred to in daily conversation, in media and entertainment. The practical tools of Kabbalah are increasingly becoming relevant for people in all walks of life. We are all seeking ways to see the bigger picture, make better decisions, and participate in a spiritual path that is inclusive of everyone.

JOIN US for an amazing evening with Kabbalah Centre Co-Director YEHUDA BERG!

PURCHASE A SEAT FOR THIS EVENT NOW: http://eventregkpi.jimdo.com/purchase-seats-now/
LIMITED COMPLIMENTARY SEATS AVAILABLE. Request for one here: http://eventregkpi.jimdo.com/free-seat/
Yehuda Berg has been immersed in the study of Kabbalah since birth. Son of Kabbalist Rav Berg, Yehuda Berg is next in the lineage of a millennia-old tradition of Spiritual Masters that his father inherited from his teacher.
The honorable history of spiritual sages entrusted with the authentic spiritual wisdom of Kabbalah leads back to Moses and begins with the Patriarch Abraham who lived 4000 years ago.

Born and raised in Israel, Yehuda went to the United States, where he attended and graduated from the internationally respected Yeshiva Rabbinical Seminary of America, in New York. Afterwards, he took up study at New York’s Yeshiva Shar HaTorah, followed shortlythereafter by his ordination as rabbi. Over the past two decades, Yehuda Berg has demonstrated his talents prodigiously.

He is the editor of a collection of prayer books which include mediations used by the kabbalists for centuries, a monumental task, that required extensive research over many years. The prayer book series, entitled Prayer of the Poor are respected as true works of scholarship. They include the secrets to the Names of God as revealed by the prophets. Before this collection they have never appeared in a single volume for every person to use.

As co-director of Kabbalah Centre International, Yehuda Berg plays an instrumental role in making the wisdom and tools of Kabbalah available and accessible to millions of people worldwide. In this capacity he has helped reach people of many nationalities and faiths, all of whom hunger for the spiritual Light of Kabbalah.

In addition, Yehuda Berg is an accomplished author. His initial published books, The Power of Kabbalah, and 72 Names of God are both international best-sellers and have been translated into more than 15 different languages including Arabic, Spanish and Italian. These books provide people with a powerful introduction to Kabbalah to start them on a path toward transformation and fulfillment.

A progressive voice in the field of spirituality and a prolific writer, Yehuda has published more than 30 books on topics ranging from self-empowerment, depression, healing, the art of prayer and profound commentaries and editorial work on the Bible. His daily and weekly inspirations are sent to more than 200,000 fans. Yehuda speaks internationally teaching people from all walks of life. Yehuda, like his father, and his father’s teacher, believes in the power of human consciousness and inner transformation, and utilizes Kabbalah as a wisdom and pathway for authentic change and personal responsibility.

Visit here: http://www.yehudaberg.com/
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Bing Lao's Writing Workshop

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As one of the country’s most prolific screenwriters, Armando “Bing” Lao has been honored by just about every award-winning body in the country, including the Film Academy of the Philippines, the FAMAS and the Gawad Urian.

Best known for the screenplays of acclaimed films such as Jeffrey Jeturian’s “Pila Balde” and “Kubrador”, Brillante Mendoza’s “Kinatay”, Chito Roño’s “Suntok sa Buwan” and “La Vida Rosa”, Emmanuel H. Borlaza’s “Oras Oras, Araw Araw”, and his own directorial debut “Biyaheng Lupa”, Lao recently won the Special Jury Prize for his second film, “Ad Ignorantiam”, in the New Wave Section of the recent Metro Manila Film Festival.

“Lao is more than just a screenwriter as his scripts are written with directorial vision. Instead of merely constructing the narrative and characters and leaving the rest of the creative process to the director, Lao immerses into the entire filmmaking process, stamping each and every one of the films which he had a part in with auteurial integrity,” wrote noted film critic Oggs Cruz in his review of “Biyaheng Langit”.

Like colleague Ricky Lee, Lao is also very generous when it comes to imparting his expertise and wisdom to budding screenwriters. Next month, he will hold a six-session scriptwriting workshop based on his upcoming manual, “Found Story”.

“The ‘Found Story’ workshop is a powerful tool not only as a writer allowing one to learn the fundamentals and new ways of crafting the narrative. It allows participants to be better practitioners in their respective crafts—director, producer, editor, production designer, cinematographer, actor, documentarist, and educator, to name a few,” Henry Burgos, 2012 MMFF Best Original Story winner for “Thy Womb”, told InterAksyon.

“It’s simply because the learning principles are universal, profound and practical at the same time. Also, the application of the knowledge is not limited to alternative film, but to other genres as well. You’ll be trained to think critically, viewing the film narrative elements in their proper context,” he further elaborated.

In paying tribute to Lao whom he considers a mentor and inspiration for his films, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Brillante Mendoza added that the workshop participants will benefit immensely from Lao’s wealth of experience and unique style as well.

“The workshoppers will be introduced to the school of ‘Found Story’ which is a very relevant and useful tool to alternative filmmaking and most especially to independent filmmakers,” the “Thy Womb” director told InterAksyon.
For his part, Lao himself places emphasis on an out-of-the-box approach in training his participants how to think critically and how they can apply it to their future screenplays.

“Critical thinking is the ability to see the invisible. What it is that you see that other people don’t see?” he asked.

Lao’s “Found Story” workshop will take place on February 4-9 or 11-16, 1-5pm at unit 1034 3rd Floor Building 10, Mapagkumbaba St corner Maginhawa, Sikatuna Bliss, Diliman QC (near Camp Karingal). Slots are limited. For inquiries and reservations, please contact Henry Burgos at +639276706552.

TORQUE Offers the Best of Technology – Pinoy MEDIA Style

Pinoy brand TORQUE, aims to level up the mobile phone landscape for Filipino users with its new Torque MEDIA Technology. With this technology applied across its entire product line-up including entry-level models, every Juan can now enjoy “MUSIC-ALL-U-CAN, MOVIES-ALL-U-CAN” features at its finest for as low as P688 only. How? Each Torque MEDIA series phone can have expandable external memory upto 32GB as compared to a mere 2GB of its rivaling foreign brand competitors. To boot, a 3.5mm Headset Jack is at bay for audio enthusiasts who wants nothing but the best of sound quality as they can now plug in their preferred pair of headphones. Another function improved here is Customization. End users can personalize not only their wallpapers or ringtones, but also their message tones & SIM names (since it is dual SIM, it is confusing to just see SIM1 or SIM2) set to each specific operator names. SMS Sent items folder and Video Recording  will now be a standard for Torque MEDIA series alongside the camera as this feature is normally not present in other brands’ low tier devices. Torque MEDIA is surely a hit with all Pinoy Audio/Video Enthusiasts. Thus, making communications more affordable and convenient for consumers; and makes it exciting that every Juan will want to have it.    

Torque Now

At present, Torque offers its D5, D9, DQ10 TV, DTV20, i18 Fad, 177 Click, and Droidz Flash.  All products (Except for DROIDZ Flash) are with dual SIM capability with features that are consumer-focused, plus sold at very affordable price points.  As part of the Torque MEDIA lineup, all mobile handsets include an FM radio capability, camera with video recorder, multimedia player, expandable memory up to 32GB and 3.5mm headset included. 

D5 and D9 models, dubbed as ‘TRUE MUSIC/MOVIES PHONE’, feature a large 1.8” 65k color display, VGA camera, sent items folder, torchlight, and easy music keys for music/movies lovers’ convenience. 

For Text Addicts, who opt to use QWERTY instead of keypad, Torque offers the DQ10 TV.  With its Mobile TV, 1.3 megapixel camera, large 2.4” TFT display, plus a 3.5mm headset jack, DQ10 TV suits your entertainment-all-you-want mode.  DQ10 TV also features WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ MMS/ STK. 

Love a bigger screen for TV viewing? One can check out Torque’s DTV20, which has a large & clear 2.4” 262K QVGA LCD, and 2-megapixel camera.  Connectivity is also not a problem with its Bluetooth capability and WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS feature.  

Touch & Feel. There’s i18 Fad that has 2.8” full touchscreen and i77 Click with 3.2” full touchscreen.  Both have dual mode text input, which means users can select between using its virtual QWERTY and virtual 4x3 keypad, Bluetooth, Wireless FM radio, and Mobile TV.  Camera is a plus here as i18 Fad sports a 1.3-megapixel camera while i77 Click boasts a 3-megapixel camera.  Connectivity features include WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK for i18 Fad while JAVA/ WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK for i77 Click. 

Surf, Social Networks, Games? Torque offers the very sought-after Droidz Flash.  7.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Zoom, Slim form factor, 3-Axis Gyro/Accelerometer matched with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS for a refined interface and easy access that is more engaging and interesting.  Running at 1.2 GHz CPU with 4GB ROM and 512 MB RAM, Droidz Flash is your best mate when it comes to functions, power, and connectivity.  It is also equipped with dual cameras with 2-megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera.  With your Favorite Movies accessible via mini-USB or Micro-SD, plug in your 3.5mm Stereo Headset and enjoy Full-HD 1080p video experience, all movies are now ready for your enjoyment. Connect via Wi-Fi or your preferred 3G USB stick allows you true internet freedom on-the-go.  

Torque Next

Full understanding of the market always needs something fresh – design and functionality-wise, so Torque proudly embraces Pinoy Pride to the Next! It showcases 2 new models under Torque MEDIA Technology…the Most Affordable E2 & the All-In-1 Capacitive Touch i78 Stream.

E2 fits the consumer who simply wants to enjoy his/her dual roles in life – dual SIM. Its features a large 1.8” 65K color display, multimedia player, FM radio, loud speaker, FM radio with headset, Sent items folder, and Micro-SD up to 32GB. Bluetooth is a plus for those who want to transfer data. All this for just P688!

The All-In-1 i78 Stream comes with a large 4.0” HVGA display, capacitive touchscreen, 320X480 Widget-based UI, and a dual mode text input of QWERTY and keypad.  You can use surf the net using the Wi-Fi and be connected using its WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ MMS/ STK.  The i78 Stream also includes Mobile TV, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a multimedia player. 

Torque’s New DROIDZ Flex Technology for Android now ushers in to provide Faster, More Powerful Yet Affordable Android devices for the demanding Filipino users who wants more out of Android.  Such technology will now be implemented on Torque’s new DROIDZ Series such as DROIDZ Sport, DROIDZ Force, DROIDZ Atom, DROIDZ Blast, DROIDZ Motion, DROIDZ Life, DROIDZ Portal & DROIDZ Ultimate.

For the budget-conscious Dual SIM Android lovers, Torque offers the compact DROIDZ Sport and 9.5mm-slim DROIDZ Force with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and runs at 1GHZ CPU. So remarkable here are the screen sizes as DROIDZ Sport features an efficient 3.5” HVGA 480x320 Capacitive Touch Display while  DROIDZ Force features a bigger 4.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touch Display. DROIDZ Sport having 512MB ROM and 256 RAM while Droidz Force using 512 MB ROM and 512 MB RAM.  These two models are Dual SIM, 3MP camera, goes with 3.5mm stereo headset, FM radio, multimedia player, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, G-sensor and internet connection via JAVA/EDGE. 

Seeking for More Powerful & Faster Processing DROIDZ? Torque answers this market demand with 4 new Dual SIM-Dual Core DROIDZ Smartphones. All the series models run at 1GHz Dual Core CPU with 4GB ROM and 512MB RAM.  Its superior interface uses the advanced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS, has Multi-Touch Zoom, 3.5mm stereo headset, FM radio, Micro-USB port, Light/Proximity/Gravity Sensors.  Enjoy Global Roaming & Faster Connectivity as the series models support 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100MHz at DL 7.2Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps, Quadband GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz. All models support Dual cameras with 8-megapixel rear with LED Flash and VGA front camera.  Other features include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Tethering, GPS and AGPS Support.

Choose among the newest Large Display Pinoy DROIDZ series: the affordable DROIDZ Atom with 4.0” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Touch, or the corporate DROIDZ Blast with 4.7” qHD 960x540 Capacitive Touch, or the Note-like DROIDZ Motion with 5.3” qHD 960x540 Capacitive Touch, or the massive DROIDZ Life with 6.0” FWVGA 854x480 Capacitive Touch.   

What Torque is more excited to launch is its DROIDZ Portal and DROIDZ Ultimate Tablets.  These two models have Call and Text features, JAVA/SMS/MMS capabilities, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Tethering, GPS and AGPS Support, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Micro-USB port, and Light/Proximity/Gravity Sensors. 

DROIDZ Portal runs at 1GHZ Dual Core CPU with 4GB ROM and 512 RAM.  With its 7.0” WSVGA 1024x600 Capacitive Touchscreen, and a multi-touch zoom, users will sure to enjoy Droidz Portal’s interface that uses Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).  Users will also be delighted with its speed and bandwidth as it uses HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/2100MHZ.  Droidz Portal also features dual cameras with its rear camera using 8-megapixel with LED Flash while its front uses VGA camera.

DROIDZ Ultimate powered by 1GHZ Dual Core CPU with 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM,   It also uses HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and 3.5G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100MHZ.  Enjoy Droidz Ultimate with its Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 9.7” XGA 1024x768 capacitive Touchscreen, multi-touch zoom, dual cameras with 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel for the front camera, plus it has HDMI capability.

Even with these exemplary products, Torque will not stop here and continue its commitment of delivering quality and value for money products for the Filipino consumers.  Soon, Torque will introduce its limited edition line dubbed as ‘Inspire’ series. Coming soon! 

For the complete price list and information about Torque, visit www.torque.ph

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Sugarleaf Lines Up Exciting Workshops for 2011!

After a successful super and living food preparation series, Sugarleaf, a healthy-eats restaurant-store along Wilson Street in San Juan is pleased to announce its lineup of workshops for the remainder of 2011.

·   Healing with Food & Food Supplements than Pharmaceutical Drugs … An Alternative Health Talk by Dr. Jimmy Dy-Liacco – 27 August, Saturday from 2 to 6pm

·   Goody goody kefir and I gotcha kombucha! A talk on real energising refreshment – 3 September, Saturday from 2pm to 5pm

·   Lifetime Lifestyle Change! A practical guide to detoxification – 17 September, Saturday from 9-12 and 2pm to 5pm

·   Alive!  Living and Super Food Preparation Series – 29 October, 19 November and 3 December, Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm

All workshops are held at Sugarleaf the restaurant.  Early confirmation is appreciated.  Contact 385 0387, call or SMS 0917 8039 055 or email angelo@sugarleafph.com for reservations.  Senior citizen, student, couple and group discounts apply. 

Healing with Food & Food Supplements than Pharmaceutical Drugs … An Alternative Health Talk by Dr. Jimmy Dy-Liacco – 27 August, Saturday from 2 to 6pm

Come and discover for yourself from Dr. Jimmy Dy-Liacco, doctor of metabolic medicine in Philippine College for the Advancement of Medicine (PCAM) the world of natural healing.  The kind, soft spoken doctor shares case

study after case study of people from all walks of life he’s healed with the power of natural food and food supplements – a lot seemingly hopeless, even terminal.  He will also touch on the mysterious and miraculous diagnostic and healing method known as muscle testing.

Dr. Dy-Liacco holds a certificate of doctor of metabolic medicine from Dr. William Donald Kelley's College of Metabolic Medicine.  He has been a trustee of PCAM since 2002, and in 2005, he was Acting Director of the

DOH's Philippine Institute for Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC). He is an expert on the power of natural healing, having himself survived pancreatic cancer.

Seats are limited at P500/person as the venue is quite intimate and very conducive to interaction and Q&A.  Healthy snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Goody goody kefir and I gotcha kombucha! A talk on real energising refreshment – 3 September, Saturday from 2pm to 5pm

Real energising refreshment comes from getting nourishment from your beverage and not just sugar, flavourings and colourings.

Kefir and kombucha are two beverages with ancient origins that have withstood the test of time as they have potent health benefits – almost too good to be true for a lot of people but even more people from all over the world attest to its curative powers.  And with talented kefir and kombucha brewers Marjoree “Jeren” Cabral of Goody Kefir and Brent Metken of Planet Health Kombucha, these otherwise obscure beverages are now fast gaining popularity amongst health buffs and other people in the Metropolis.

Jeren and Brent will discuss kefir and kombucha’s origins and health benefits.  Sugarleaf’s Angelo N. Songco and Gina S. Yambot will show practical easy-to-do recipes using kefir and kombucha in other applications to make it even more appetising to everyone of all ages.

The workshop is P300 per person with healthy snacks and samplings of the preparations demonstrated. 

Lifetime Lifestyle Change! A practical guide to detoxification – 17 September, Saturday 2pm to 5pm

Change usually happens when a significant event whether positive or negative happens in one’s life.  In the case of entrepreneur-journalist Zonito Torevillas-Tamase, a health crisis spanning several years while she was working in the corporate world encouraged her to shift priorities and turned inwards into herself.

After being given so much medication for high blood pressure and other ailments, she did a lot of self study, attended training, and conducted research regarding the curative powers of detoxification.  Years later, she’s free from having to take pharmaceutical drugs and has made it her advocacy to teach what she’s discovered to more people.

Zonito is also a pioneer proponent of malunggay (moringa) use in the Philippines and has developed many tasty food items from this super food.

Her practical hands-on workshop includes an introduction to detoxification, its health benefits, discussion on materials and recommended take-home eating plan to maximise its effect. 

Aside from physical detoxification, Zonito will also touch on other aspects of life balance such as stress management, relationships and spirituality.

The morning and afternoon session can only accommodate up to ten persons as each participant will undergo a guided enema procedure.  Participation is P2,500 per person with a practical take-home guide to continue the regimen. 

Check out www.sugarleafph.com for more information and updates on our seminar and workshop schedule.

Alive !  Raw and Super Food Preparation Workshop Series

Lastly, Sugarleaf has commissioned Bali-certified professional educator Asha Anahata Peri for a three-part living food preparation series three Saturdays from October to December, 2 to 6pm. 

As the weather starts to cool, we theme our demonstration menus with delectable recipes appropriate for the holiday table guaranteed to nourish and impress your family and friends.

Sugarleaf and Asha present holiday-inspired dishes from appetizers to soup and salads, main courses to desserts and drinks utilizing nature’s bounty of fresh organic produce and other natural ingredients.

Unleash The Power Of Plants on 29 October 2011

Imagine a beautifully-prepared meal with the sun literally in each and every ingredient.  A beautiful plant soaking in lavish amounts of light from the source that feeds us all with the nutrient of life. When we eat enzyme-rich raw food, all the forces of nature conspire to provide us with both physical and subtle energies that nurture our entire being with the healing power inherent in plants. In this workshop, recreate your plate by mixing in all the rainbow colors to create low glycemic dishes that will help you get started on the path to wellness, as well as sweetly satisfying all your senses. Use seeds and sprouts, leaves, stems and roots, flowers and fruits to make gourmet meals that highlight the wonders of superfoods, opening up a beautiful light-filled path to be shared with others and the world.

S.A.D. Becomes Happy! On 19 November

The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) has been the major cause of a lot of diseases prevalent today.  Burgers and fries, fast fried food, ice cream and other dairy-based products heavily processed with refined sugars have caused not just physical illnesses but imbalances in the emotional lives of many people.

For those who seek meals that favor a feeling of lightness over sorrow, the good news is that this popular but unhealthy diet can be transformed into living food that can actually mock the taste of S.A.D. food without the illness-causing ingredients. Once anyone commits to a plant-based diet, happiness becomes a natural effect of a raw lifestyle that supports the total well-being of any individual.

A Taste Of Green Gourmet on 3 December 2011

This Christmas, let green be the star of your holiday platter!  This workshop will present a full holiday feast guaranteed to nourish and impress your family and friends.  Learn how to make delicious gourmet recipes that are guilt-free, low-calorie, creatively colorful and surprisingly flavorful!  Make your noche buena extra special and

healthy this year (and beyond) by giving yourself the gift of nature's abundance as you renew for the new year your commitment to create a greener and healthier planet.

Workshop fee is P2,000/person complete with detailed notes and generous samplings of all dishes prepared.  Student, couple, group and senior citizen discounts apply.  Early reservations recommended as seats are limited.  Call, SMS Angelo on 0917 8039 055 or email angelo@sugarleafph.com or Asha Peri on 0917 8611 212.  Sugarleaf’s complete calendar of events is online on www.sugarleafph.com.

About the instructor:

Asha Peri has been a vegetarian for 10 years and a raw vegan for more than a year now and had obtained her certification from renowned raw food educator Elaina Love of Pure Joy Planet Culinary Academy.  Her advocacy revolves around the value of wellness and promoting a healthy sustainable lifestyle.

Globe Unveils Exclusive Mobile Apps!

Globe unveils exclusive mobile applications for better, richer experience

Messaging app the first in Asia, mobile app the first of its kind in the country

Globe Senior Advisor Peter Bithos

    Keeping up with the growing demand for a better and richer mobile experience with the use of smartphones, Globe Telecom unveiled its own suite of apps that will address the needs of mobile phone users.

The Globe Mobile Apps are GSERVICES, GCASH, GMOVIES and GMESSAGE, all designed to suit the interests and lifestyle of today’s smartphone owners, which include account management and personalized services, financial services, movies, and instant messaging.

GSERVICES is the complete account management app available for free for Globe subscribers. With GSERVICES, subscribers can check their prepaid load or outstanding postpaid balance, register to promos, share load to family and friends, check reward points, and redeem rewards and view postpaid bills and have them sent to their home or email address.

The GCASH app empowers subscribers to buy prepaid load anytime and anywhere with a 10% rebate, pay bills, send money to family and friends via their mobile, Facebook or e-mail accounts, and send donations without having to memorize keywords or access numbers. On top of the full color user-friendly interface, the GCASH app gives subscribers access to their contact list and even Facebook friends without having to switch applications.

GMOVIES is a one-stop mobile application for checking movie schedules and reviews, booking and reserving seats, buying movie tickets initially available in Ayala Cinemas, and soon in SM Cinemas. The first of its kind in the Philippines, the GMOVIES app provides user the convenience of e-movie tickets by letting them view movie schedules, choose seats, and pay for ticket purchases minus the hassle of long queues in theaters, especially during preview of blockbuster movies.

Finally, GMESSAGE is a mobile messaging application that enables user to send and receive free and unlimited messages with other GMESSAGE users anywhere in the world. The app also allows users to send and receive messages with non-GMESSAGE users for only P0.15 per message. With the GMESSAGE app, users can also share photos, videos and audio files. The app also incorporates an innovative technology called “Magic Words” which can detect the context of a sentence and provide a link to what the user is talking about. Globe is the first operator in Asia to launch GMESSAGE, a new tool perfect for Filipinos who have led the world in text messaging over the last few years.

“Once again, Globe leads in innovation with the launch of our mobile application, thanks to our genius globe developers and experts who designed, conceptualized, and produced the apps with such compelling functionalities and features. ”Said Peter Bithos, Senior Advisor for Consumer Business at Globe. “with Globe Mobile Apps, we provide subscribers with unique relevant and delightful content that will add value to today’s fast-paced lifestyle – whether movies, instant messaging, or financial and personalized services. Access to the app is also easy and hassle-free, further empowering our subscribers to enjoy Globe apps, their way”.

GMOVIES and GMESSAGE are initially offered to Android users via Google Play, and soon to iPhone users via the App Store. The GSERVICES app is available in the App Store and soon in the Google Play. Finally the GCASH app is available in App Store, Google play and Blackberry App world. To download the apps type glb.ph/GMOVIES, glb.ph/GMESSAGE, glb.ph/GSERVICES, glb.ph/GCASH on the phone browser, or send APPS to 8888. Standard mobile browsing rates apply. 

Re-enactment And Transfer Of The MOrtal Remains Of Gat Jose Rizal

On Rizal Day, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Order of the Knights of Rizal, will re-enact the event of a century ago, on Decmber 30, 1912, when Jose Rizal's mortal remains were solemnly placed at the base of the Rizal Monument at the Luneta.

 

His Exellency, the President, Benigno S. Aquino will lead in the traditional wreath laying rites at the Luneta which will include a symbolic placement of the urn, bearing  our national hero's mortal remains at the base of the monument.

 

Education Secreatay Armin Luistro, Ma Sereno Diokno, NHCP Chair, Manila Mayor Hon. Alfredo Lim, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, and Reghis Romero II KGCR Supreme Commander o the Knights of Rizal, will lead dignitaries and officaildom in this historic commemoration of the first Rizal Day at the Luneta Monument.

The procession from the house of Rizal's sister Narcisa, as it happened 100 years ago will be re-enacted in detial. The attendees will assemble at Plaza Ruiz in Binondo at 4:00 AM, the procession will start at 4:30 AM.

The Urn will be brought to the Luneta before 7:00 AM in a funeral cortege and procession, as in 1912, it will be borne on a military caisson and accompanied by several hundred Knights of Rizal  and members of the Grand Lodge of Masonry.

 

     Full military honors courtesy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Rizal descendants, soldiers, government employees and official, as well as NGOs, will converge at Luneta from two assembly points Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz at Binondo and Fort Santiago. The general public is invited to participate in this historic event!