10th Subic International Marathon | November 21-22, 2015

Front Row Media International Inc., in cooperation with eXtribe and SIM Foundation, holds 10th Subic International Marathon (SIM) on November 21-22, 2015 at Remy Field, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

This marathon event features 42k and 21k distances within the boundaries of the Subic Bay Freeport Complex. It starts on November 21 (Saturday).

Mister Lebanon is Mister United Continents 2015

Mister Lebanon Kamel Raad won Mister United Continents 2015 during the finals night held at Tanghalang Pasigueño in Pasig City, Philippines on May 29, 2015 (Friday). On its first edition, Raad bested sixteen (16) other contestants from around the world.

Securing NBI Clearance in 3 easy steps under new technology system

Falling in line at the NBI office for almost a whole day is now a thing of the past. With the full implementation of its on-line registration, Appointment and E-payment, securing an NBI clearance has become faster, easier and more convenient.

Job Hiring: Cabin Crews for Cebu Pacific Air | May-July 2015

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PLDT HOME Fibr presents the most prestigious tennis league

(L-R): Smart Sports Marketing’s Christopher John Quimpo, PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali, SM Lifestyle Entertainment President Edgar Tejerero, IPTL VP for Operations Abhishek Ponia and the Philippine Mavericks co-owners Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte and Haresh Hiranand

Over thirty of the most iconic names in tennis invade the country on December 6-8, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena as PLDT HOME Fibr — Home’s most powerful broadband — in cooperation with Smart Communications, brings the newly renamed Philippine Mavericks in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL)’s second leg in Manila.

International Premiere Tennis League (IPTL) Leg 2 tournament at SM MOA Arena | December 6-8, 2015

(L-R) Christopher John Quimpo, Smart Sports Marketing; Gary G. Dujali, VP and Head of PLDT Home; Edgar C. Tejerero, President of SM Lifetsyle Entertainment, Inc. and co-owner of Philippine Mavericks; Abhishek Ponia, VP of Operations, International Premier Tennis League; Jean-Henri Luillhier, Co-owner and Team Manager, Philippine Mavericks; Haresh Hiranand, Co-owner, Philippine Mavericks; Kevin Belmonte, Co-owner, Philippine Mavericks

Following a very successful 3-day tennis tournament with over 30,000 fans at the Mall of Asia Arena last November 2014, the International Premiere Tennis League (IPTL), dubbed as the tennis all-stars, will be bringing top-ranked and multi-awarded tennis players to the Philippines for its second season.  The second leg will be held at Mall of Asia Arena on December 6-8, 2015. 

Energizer Night Race Manila 2015 to benefit Bantay Bata 163 | June 27, 2015

Energizer is set to launch its first open run (night race) on June 27, 2015 where over 3,000 runners are expected to light up the streets of Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. This is part of Energizer’s ongoing commitment to share positivenergy with the children of Bantay Bata 163.

Darren Espanto's Birthday Concert at SM MOA Arena | May 29, 2015

The Voice Kids of the Philippines Season 1 runner-up Darren Espanto holds his first major concert entitled “Darren Espanto D Birthday Concert” on May 29, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. 

TV Host Robi Domingo, G-Force and Asia’s Got Talent Grand Winner El Gamma Penumbra were added to the list of guests aside from previously announced: The Voice of the Philippines Season 1 Champion Mitoy Yonting, The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 Champion Jason Dy and runner-up Alisah Bonaobra.

International Film Expo (IFX) 2015 at SMX Convention Center | June 26-28, 2015

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the government’s arm in promoting the country as a destination for filmmaking and filmmakers, is bolstering efforts to draw in an international crowd at their annual International Film Expo. Now on its fourth year, the IFX is set to happen on June 26-28, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, Pasay City.

Meralco launches One Meralco Sports website portal for 3 sports teams

Meralco has launched the One Meralco Sports website, a page that unifies all three Meralco sports teams — the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association, Loyola Meralco Sparks in the United Football League, and the Meralco Power Spikers in the Shakey’s V-League — under one portal.

Held at the Meralco Orange Fit Center on May 20, 2015, guests were given a virtual tour around the new online portal. Attendees were also avle to interact with Meralco's coaches and athletes.

Unfamiliar Word #1: YESTREEN

Yestreen (adv.)

Definitions:

1.  during yesterday evening.

2.  yesterday evening; last evening.

Men's Health Training Combine Leg 2 at Sparta Gym | May 30, 2015

Test your limits with the Power Training Workout from Functional Fitness! Men's Health Philippines holds Men's Health Training Combine Leg 2 happening on May 30, 2015 at Sparta Gym (Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City) at 6am-9am. Get to experience really intense workout exercises and challenges only at #MHTrainingCombine. 

Get great deals on Lazada's Big App Sale | May 21-24, 2015

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping and selling destination, kicks off its Big App Sale (#BigAppSale) on May 21, 2015 and it will last until May 24. The four-day event promises to bring the best mobile app-exclusive promotions across all product categories to consumers in the Southeast Asia.

This exclusive sale extravaganza brings the best deals to thank Lazada’s rapidly growing number of app users for their support. Since the company launched the Android app in June 2013 followed by the iOS app in January 2014, mobile app downloads have reached over 11 million to date in the region. 

First Antipolo Marathon at Hinulugang Taktak | May 31, 2015

Team Malaya, in cooperation with the City of Antipolo, proudly brings the “First Antipolo Marathon” - the first-of-its-kind running event in the city that coincides with its Maytime Festivities. It will be held on May 31, 2015 (Sunday) at Hinulugang Taktak National Park in Antipolo City.

Travel Now TV premieres May 17, 2015 on GMA News TV channel

From the glossy pages to the television screen, Travel Now magazine inspires more people to explore the Philippines through a new adventure show, Travel Now TV. The program chronicles the quirky exploits of two half-Pinoys: Harry Morris of the Philippine Volcanoes football team and a marine biologist, and host/DJ & I am MEG's first Ambassador Julz Savard, as they discover more about the country and about themselves.

Produced by One Mega Group, the show is directed by Mike Carandang.

Starbucks Manager shows arrogance and rudeness to customers

This happened in Starbucks branch on Grand Avenue 86-51, Broadway Elmhurst, New York 11373 on May 12, 2015 (Tuesday). The manager's name is Melissa, who treats customers so badly as if she's a powerful woman. She called the cop and the cop told the Chinese lady customer to just complain online because nothing good will happen in the store. 

Sending good vibes through Handshake for Peace music event | May 24, 2015

In light of the vision to practice and promote optimism, a group of visionaries came together to spread good vibes in their daily activities, no matter how simple or mundane a task may be.   Sending Good Vibes is a voluntary organization that was formed with the mission to counter the paradigm of negativity and spread optimism and hope to people nationally through various humanitarian efforts.  

Li-Ning Manila Run 2015 at SM Mall of Asia | June 28, 2015

Li-ning, a fast-growing global sports brand, affirms its support and commitment to the growth of the sport of running in the Philippines by launching its first-ever Li-Ning Manila Run to be held on June 28, 2015.  

The event will have its check-in area at Seaside Boulevard corner Palm Coast Avenue, Mall of Asia, Pasay City starting at 4:30 am. 

Brother Philippines presents "Color Manila Nite Run (BlackLight Edition)" at Filinvest, Alabang | May 16, 2015

Brother Philippines presents Color Manila Run (BlackLight Edition) at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on May 16, 2015 (Saturday night). Brace yourselves as colors will fill the night of runners. Watch the colored powders glow in you in blacklight!

Assembly time is at 8:00 pm.

Cyburban Wildlife Adventure at Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife | June 28, 2015

Join the first of its kind app-based adventure race, the Cyburban Wildlife Adventure, on June 28, 2015 (Sunday) at 7am to 2pm at Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center. It's 4 hours worth of competitive challenges that will take your team around the 22.7-hectare park. 

Takbo Para Sa Mga Mandirigma Run at Quezon City Memorial Circle | May 10, 2015

Starquest Alliance Production holds Takbo Para Sa Mga Mandirigma 2015 Run to be held on May 10, 2015 (Sunday) at Quezon City Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, 1100 Quezon City. This project gives tribute to the Filipino soldiers. 

Luis Alandy and the whole cast of the movie, Mandirigma, will be there too. The film is written and directed by journalist Arlyn dela Cruz.

Part of the proceeds will go to the wounded soldiers of the Philippine Marines and SAF 44 Fallen Heroes' families.

18 Writing Fellows to 22nd Iligan National Writers Workshop | May 25-29, 2015

The Office of Publication & Information (OPI), the Mindanao Creative Writers Group, Inc., funded by the OPI and the National Commission for Culture & Arts (NCCA) released the names of 18 writing fellows for the 22nd Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW) to be held on May 25-29, 2015.

The 18 Iligan workshop fellows, the literary genres, geographic area and schools are:

LUZON
Poetry (English): Joel Donato C. Jacob/Sto. Domingo, Laguna/UP Diliman; Mark Joseph Natividad Rafal/Manila/Polytechnic University of the Philippines; Ana Felisa E. Lorenzo/Quezon City/UP Diliman; FICTION - Short Story (Filipino): Danilo Nino R. Calalang/Manila/UP Diliman; Excerpt of Novel (Filipino) Amado Anthony G. Mendoza III/Quezon City/UP Diliman; and, Play (Filipino) Maynard G. Manansala/Makati City/Miriam College.

CLARA OLE dishes for the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight of the decade

The fight matches of Manny Pacquiao have always been a big event worldwide. The have somehow become an unofficial national holidays when thousands of Filipinos assemble in packed cinemas and public viewing venues and millions gather in front of their televisions to cheer on the people’s Champ. Pacquiao's bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was considered the “Biggest Fight in Boxing History.”

Watch Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather's Weigh-In (May 1, 2015)

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather tip the scale at the weigh-in on May 1, 2015, one day before they clash in one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history.

Watch the full video below.