Pinterest's new messaging feature

When I first discovered Pinterest in 2012, I got so interested in this platform because of the many possibilities with regard to sharing and learning by "pinning" or "repinning." The platform coined its word from the words "pin" (like pinning or tacking something on a corkboard or whiteboard) and "interest." 

Grandparents Day celebration at Araneta Center | September 7, 2014

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the GRANDEST GRANDPARENTS DAY at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. It will be held at the Activity Area in Ali Mall on September 7, 2014 (Sunday) at 2:00pm-5:00pm.

DLS-CSB Technical Theater Program reinterprets Floy Quintos' "Fluid"

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s Technical Theater Program Batch 111 proudly presents a reinterpretation of the Palanca Award-winning play, Fluid, written and directed by Floy Quintos. It will be held at 5/F SDA Theater, School of Design and Arts Campus.

TeleTech, a global leader in the BPO industry

TeleTech offers a world of opportunities in the call center/ business process outsourcing industry. As a global leader in this area, TeleTech helps organizations around the world grow, manage, and optimize their most valuable assets: customer relationships.

With service delivery centers in 17 countries worldwide, TeleTech provides a great opportunity for you to gain valuable experience working with diverse clients, customers, and cultures every day. Their employees interact daily with more than 3.5 million customers in nearly 30 different languages around the world via phone, Internet, email, and other media. 

TV5's "Beki Boxer" premieres on March 31, 2014

TV5 presents an interesting pink comedy story as it premieres its newest primetime series Beki Boxer on March 31, 2014.  Beki Boxer proves that fighting for one's dreams and aspirations in life is possible regardless of one's social status, gender and sexual orientation.

Red Turnip Theater's COCK at Whitespace | February 28-April 6, 2014

Cock, Red Turnip Theater's second offering, will be having its Manila premiere at Whitespace located at 2314 Chino Roces Ave. Extension (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension) in Makati City on March 7 to April 6, 2014. Opening gala night will be held on February 28.

[Please check the full schedule & ticket details below.]

   SYNOPSIS 

What happens when a young gay man falls in love with a woman? That’s the central conceit behind Red Turnip Theater’s second offering, COCK by Mike Bartlett. A sold-out hit when it first premiered in London in 2009 and subsequently during its off-Broadway run a year later, COCK revolves around a gay couple whose rocky relationship derails when one of them sleeps (and falls in love) with a woman.

Debates over one’s sexual identity explode when all three decide to sit down and “duke it out” over dinner. Hilarity ensues when another unexpected guest turns up and loyalties are put to the test. As one character puts it, “It’s the ultimate bitch fight.”

Instant Mommy (Official Entry to the 2013 Cinemalaya Film Festival)

One of the official entries of Cinemalaya Film Festival 2013 is Instant Mommy. Written and directed by Leo Abaya, the film explores on the possibility of what one woman can do to keep the man that she loves.

Instant Mommy brings us to a story of what one woman can possibly do to keep the man that she loves. Bechayda (Eugene Domingo), a wardrobe assistant in TV commercial production, earns a decent living while having a distant relationship with her Japanese boyfriend, Kaoru (Yuki Matsuzaki). Kaoru sends a monthly allowance to Bechayda so that she could augment his income to pay for her bills, to support her family and for the house that they are planning to invest in.

Rommel Arellano is Happiest Pinoy 2012 Winner

Rommel Arellano, a 35-year-old, an inspirational speaker from Bataan has emerged as this year’s Happiest Pinoy, besting 9 other finalists and over 13,000 nominees nationwide to take home a trophy and more than PhP250,000 in cash prizes.

The search for the Happiest Pinoy is a flagship campaign of the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS). It seeks to find the most optimistic and resilient Filipino despite life’s challenges in the hopes of inspiring other people to do the same.

"Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines" at the Peninsula Manila (August 2-11, 2012)

Continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating exemplary culinary traditions from all over the world, The Peninsula Manila joins the Embassy of Switzerland in “Swissness: More Fun in the Philippines,” a 10-day festival where The Peninsula Manila’s very own Swiss Chef Samuel Linder of Old Manila takes over the hotel’s kitchens and showcases the very best in Swiss food and wine from August 2-11, 2012.

This food festival is doubly meaningful as the year 2012 also marks the 150th anniversary of the friendship between the Philippines & Switzerland. The Swiss Embassy in Manila opened in 1862, the first time that the federal republic consisting of 26 cantons was represented in any Asian country. Under the direction of Peter Jenny, Switzerland’s first consul in the Philippines, official relations between the two countries was launched and, today, the Swiss community in the Philippines is the second largest in Asia and Switzerland is one of the Philippines’ top 10 investors.

Casting Call for 2 upcoming films on April 20

A casting call/audition for two (2) films will be held on April 20, 2012 (Friday) at 1-5pm at the Function Room of Gulp Glub Bar and Restaurant. The venue is located at #102 Panay Avenue corner Scout Borromeo St., Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City. 

Landmarks: Near (diagonal to) National Bookstore, Crossings Dept. Store / At the side of Tropical Hut.

Currently in the CASTING stage are two (2) new full-length legitimate films to be produced by a respected production house. With GOOD compensation. These films are:

A. Film No. 1 – ADVOCACY FILM ON HEALTH CARE – A film about the dynamics of human rights of professional people working in the health care industry. Number of shooting days: Eight (8) days in Manila and two (2) days in an Asian country (June 2012)

B. Film No. 2 – DARK LOVE STORY (INTERNATIONAL FILM) – A film about two foreigners (to be played by real-life foreign actors) who will find true love with Filipino women via the internet. Number of shooting days: Six to eight (6-8) days, out of town (last week of April 2012 and last week of May 2012).

NOTE: Serious applicants/ actors only pls.

Ateneo Blue Repertory's "Bare: A Pop Opera" (February 29-March 10, 2012)

In line with its 20th anniversary, the Ateneo Blue Repertory of the Loyola Schools Performing Arts Cluster proudly presents Bare: A Pop Opera. The Off-Broadway musical narrates the story of two boys at a Catholic boarding school as they struggle through the challenges their clandestine love brings.

This play was first staged by Blue Rep in 2009 having sold out 3-week run. The theater group has decided to revive Bare as the featured season finale for school year 2011-2012, showing on February 29 to March 10, 2012 at Teatrino located at The Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan.

Repertory Philippines presents "Next Fall" (Jan. 13-Feb. 5, 2012)

 

Repertory Philippines offers Next Fall as its first production for 2012. Written by playwright Geoffrey Nauffts, and directed by Audie Gemora, Next Fall is a story about a gay couple who have conflicting views about religion. The play is showing on January 13-February 5, 2012 at the Onstage in Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Next Fall is co-presented by the City of Makati, Enderun Colleges and Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa. It is presented by special arrangement with Creative Artists Agency.

 SYNOPSIS 

Next Fall is a very moving story of Luke and Adam, a gay couple agonizing over differences in their religious faiths. The play portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support and answers.

Watch Cheche Lazaro Presents "Ang Tunay na Pag-ibig ni Lolo Jose" on June 19 via ABS-CBN2

In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero, Cheche Lazaro Presents (CLP) gives us a one-and-a-half hour documentary on the many loves and the great passions of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Don't miss this very special episode of CLP entitled, Ang Tunay na Pag-ibig ni Lolo Jose on June 19, 2011 (Sunday) at 10:45pm on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp TV on GMA-7

Promil Pre-School and GMA Network collaborated to nurture the talents of some of the country’s most talented pre-schoolers with the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp TV program. This reality talent search showcases twelve (12) children who have shone the brightest and have hurdled the nationwide talent search displaying their wit, singing, dancing and acting skills, with the guidance of their parents and Kapuso celebrity mentors.

Harlequin Theater Guild's "A Child of My Own" (March 23-26, 2011)

In partnership with the Israeli Embassy, the Harlequin Theatre Guild (HTG), the resident theatre organization of De La Salle University (Manila), is proud to present A Child of My Own, a play by Hagit Rehavi Nikoleyevsky, based on the book by Amia Lieblich.

The play is directed by Raffy Tejada, HTG's Artistic Director. The play will also show its Filipino version, Ang Sarili Kong Anak.

"Plan Your Own Wedding" bridal fair at The Grove by Rockwell

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Are you planning you own dream wedding? Wondering where to find the best invitation makers, photographers and make-up artists? This month of love, The Grove by Rockwell presents “How to Plan Your Own Wedding," an intimate and one-of-a-kind bridal fair to make your wedding planning a breeze!

If Jesus Christ were born in times of Google, Facebook & Twitter

What if Jesus Christ was born in the time of the social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, or a search engine like Google? Last December 2010, an interesting video was shared to us in church just to show how people during Jesus' time would communicate using the internet. Enjoy!

The Language of Island Rose

Not all roses are created equal. There are roses that only live for a day, and there are some that can live for  a week. Given a climate that is more conducive to pests and tropical heat than luscious, blooming petals, it's hard to express heartfelt sentiment and let the flowers do the talking.  Despite this, Island Rose, the country's largest grower and wholesaler of European roses have managed to keep the gesture of sending roses to friends and family alive.

"Mrs. A's Opus," a 50th Anniversary Concert gathering music icons and world class artists

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In celebration of its 70th year, St. Paul University Manila College of Music and Performing Arts, in cooperation with Greenhills Music Studio, presents Mrs. A’s Opus - a concert on August 1, 2010  (Sunday) at 5 o’clock p.m. at the Fleur de Lis Auditorium of St. Paul University Manila.

Wedding Essentials magazine launches blog site, Wedding of the Week Contest

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Are you planning to tie the knot with your partner and have the grandest wedding you ever dream of? Some people can get you started and help you with your wedding needs - from real life newlywed couples to the country's premiere wedding suppliers. The country's most creative wedding blog, www.weheartweddings.com has just been unveiled on May 18, 2010 at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, McKinley Hill in Taguig City. The web site is owned and maintained by the Wedding Essentials magazine.