SM City Sta Mesa 3 Day SALE is a Shoppers' Haven!

It's a given that I always pass SM City Sta Mesa before and after school and even stay there when I have vacant time. And even the mall is the same age as I am, one can still find something fun and interesting to find and buy. I often find myself strolling the new cyberzone on the 3rd floor which brings together a lot of my favorite electronic brands which makes it a gadget geek's paradise.

I also come across great fashion with the shops from 1st to 3rd floors, which is gives you a lot of choices without tiring your feet. And of course, when hungry, there are food shops like McDonalds, Jollibee, BonChon, SM Foodcourt, etc., ensures no one goes out the mall hungry. And the new department store or now known as SM STORE, has become more elegant and consumer friendly with a fine ambiance yet have thousands of items at affordable prices. 

DepEd releases guidelines for 2013 Graduation Rites

As the school year nears its end and graduation season is fast approaching the Department of Education, in line with its reform agenda, released the 2013 Graduation Rites with the theme “Building the Nation’s Future Leaders Through the K to 12 Basic Education Program”. Graduation rites should be scheduled either on the 18th or 19th of March.  

On the other hand, DepEd is still implementing its policy when it comes to preparing for this ceremonial event. Guidelines such as the “No Collection” of graduation fees and enforcing students to submit non-academic projects as requirement to graduate is strictly prohibited. Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said that the rites itself should be an affair that includes civic duties, sense of community and personal responsibilities and should be memorable and exciting without extravagant splurges.

Dominic Roco still not in speaking terms with dad Bembol

Kapuso actor Dominic Roco admitted that he and his dad, award-winning actor Bembol Roco, are still not in speaking terms with each other after the latter admitted that he has a new woman in his life.

“Between me and my dad, we still don’t talk.  But I don’t want to sound mayabang e.  When I say we don’t talk that’s only because we have nothing to talk about anymore.  If he was here, I would talk to him but what will I talk to him about?  There’s nothing to talk about anymore,” revealed the young actor.

Dominic, however, clarified that he is past the anger he once felt toward his dad and that the only reason why they are not talking is because there isn’t anything left to talk about.

Sandy Andolong in full support of husband Christopher de Leon’s election bid

Veteran actress and “Pahiram ng Sandali” star Sandy Andolong said, in an interview on the set of the GMA primetime series, that even though she had reservations at first about her husband’s entry into politics, she is nonetheless in full support of his bid to be the congressman of the second district of the province of Batangas.

“Siyempre may mga concerns din ako nung una kasi alam naman natin kung gaano kagulo ang pulitika; hindi mo alam kung sino yung talagang totoong kaibigan mo diyan at sino ang hindi.  But of course alam ko naman na very passionate siya [Christopher] sa desire niya na makatulong at makapagsilbi sa mga kababayan niya, kaya I am supporting him through and through,” said the actress.

Bukod Kang Pinagpala’s pilot episode rates high based on Nielsen Data

GMA Network’s newest Afternoon Prime drama Bukod Kang Pinagpala dominated its timeslot with high TV ratings during its pilot episode, according to the more widely recognized TV ratings data supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. 

Based on overnight household data recorded in National Urban Phils. for February 11, Bukod Kang Pinagpala (BKP) scored 14.1 percent household rating versus ABS-CBN’s Precious Hearts Romances Presents (PHRP) 9.9 percent. In Urban Luzon, it scored 15.9 percent household rating compared to PHRP’s 8 percent while in Mega Manila, BKP posted 16.6 percent household rating against PHRP’s 7.6 percent. 

Richard Gutierrez celebrates love month in Negros Oriental’s Tawo-Tawo Festival!

Other Kapuso stars in Iloilo, Cebu, GenSan, and Negros Occidental

This year’s love month is set to become a lot more memorable for all Kapuso fans in Negros Oriental as some of GMA Network’s hottest celebrities bannered by Kapuso Primetime Royalty Richard Gutierrez heat up the celebration of Bayawan City’s Tawo-Tawo Festival this Sunday, February 17.

“My Lady Boss” lead actor Richard will be joined by versatile actresses Chynna Ortaleza, Katrina Halili, and Andrea Torres in the colorful Float Parade which will be cruising along the major streets of Bayawan City from 1:00 PM onwards.

The merriment then continues at 7:00 PM via the Kapuso Night happening at the Integrated Business Center Hotel grounds, this time, with the participation of talented actor Gabby Eigenmann.

Camille Prats and Jolina Magdangal guest in Sarap Diva this Saturday

For all the avid fans of the Asia’s Songbird, consider Saturday as your lucky day as Regine Velasquez-Alcasid opens her doors for her very first “Ga-Reg Sale”! 

Regine will give out some of her prized possessions, and the proceeds will go to Kapuso Foundation.

Apart from this fun Ga-Reg Sale, Regine will also exchange the yummiest recipes with her guests Camille Prats and Jolina Magdangal! 

SM City Sta Mesa 3 Day Sale 3-Way Save!

Hey guys! Enjoy huge discounts and fabulous prizes at The SM Store’s 3-DAY SALE!!!

Feb 15, 16 & 17, 2013 @ STA. MESA | MASINAG| CALAMBA | BALIWAG | OLONGAPO

Introducing... The 3-WAY SAVE!!!

ONE: Additional ten percent off the first two hours of Friday with SM Advantage Card!

TWO: Free P100 shopping coupon for every P2,000 single-receipt purchase on Saturday and Sunday!

THREE: 5% rebate with BDO credit cards for all three days!

The SM Store’s 3-Way Save! The more you buy, the more you save!

See posters for details. (Per DTI-NCR Permit Numbers 345, 0566, 0311, Series of 2013.)

Marco Alcaraz talks about wife Lara’s postpartum depression

We caught up with Marco Alcaraz on the set of the GMA primetime series, “Indio,” in Pagsanjan, Laguna and the actor shared about his experience working on the multi-million budget series.

"Masaya at the same time challenging din sa akin kasi I’m working with an all-star cast lalung-lalo na sina Sen. Bong Revilla at Michael de Mesa na parehong first time kong makatrabaho.  It’s challenging for me kasi I have to do my best para maging maganda yung mga eksena namin,” shared Marco.

Bradford Business School receives top American accolade

Bradford University School of Management (BSOM) joins the world’s elite of business schools as it receives a quality award from an American body, giving it the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) particularly praised BSOM for the quality of its programmes and research; its international operations in Europe, the Middle East, India and Far East; and for its relationships with and support for alumni.

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"AACSB congratulates Bradford University School of Management on earning accreditation, and we welcome them into the family of AACSB-accredited business schools. This represents the highest achievement for an educational institution that awards business degrees," said John J. Fernandes, president and chief executive officer of AACSB International.