GMA International lands two nominations in NAMIC Vision Awards

GMA International - the business unit that manages the operations and distribution of GMA Network’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International - bagged two nominations in the 2013 NAMIC Vision Awards alongside some of the biggest names in the US television industry.

GMA Pinoy TV’s long-running immigration program Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika (Into the Hearts of Filipinos in America) was nominated in the Foreign Language category while the 30-minute cooking show Kusina Master, which is seen worldwide via GMA Life TV, earned a nomination in the Lifestyle category.

Hosted by immigration lawyer Atty. Lou Tancinco, Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika is now on its 8th season of informing the Filipino-American community on immigration law. This time around, the show tackles immigrant issues and stories that are affected by new immigration policies. To unravel the complexities of the immigration system, the show is bringing its audience back to the basics with its episodes exclusively focused on the most common questions and challenges that people face in the immigration system. 

DepEd creates task force to protect teachers for the May polls

The Department of Education has created an Election Task Force (ETF) Operation Center at its Central Office in Pasig to ensure full support to teachers who will serve as members of the Board of Election Inspectors for the 2013 national and local elections.

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC has designated Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Atty. Alberto Muyot as Chair of the Steering Committee.

The ETF will ensure that teachers are provided with adequate information as well as technical and legal assistance in their role as members of the BEIs. The same protection is extended to principals, supervisors, schools division/city superintendents and other DepEd employees who will serve in the May 13, 2013 automated national and local elections.

HEALTHY LYF: Daily Essentials to a Healthy Body

Keeping your body fit is a lifetime commitment and a year-round activity. But it doesn’t get as much attention as it does during the summer months, when our bodies are displayed in full glory – showing how much we have cared for, or neglected, the daily essentials to keep fit and healthy.

Let’s start with your head. A sound mind is the first step to a healthy body, and this is the one part we most often neglect. Think positive and surround yourself with people and things that reinforce your strengths and correct your weaknesses. 

Next, have a happy heart. We don’t just mean the one beating and keeping you alive, although this is important too. Find inspiration in simple things to keep you going – when you are inspired, you will perspire for whatever it is you aspire to.

Involve your entire body. Now that you have your head and heart covered, it’s time to turn yourself outward. Eat well, exercise, and get your body moving. You may not see the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle now, but it will catch up with you sooner or later.

Four Exciting SM Cinema Cinexclusives Sizzle Up April

Summer is on! This means it’s time to hit the beach and get that to-die-for golden tan or go on a summer escapade to some exotic location in or out of the country with you family and friends. To add to the fun of the sizzling summer season, SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country releases four exciting April SM Cinexclusive films for you.

To kick off the month of April, SM Cinema releases two back-to-back SM Cinexclusives on April 10. Bad Romance is a perfect choice for indie film fans. This movie tells the story of a lonely hotel receptionist, Andrea, who works in an isolated hotel owned by Mr. Eduardo Villapando, and is constantly being hounded by Jeboy Macaraig. Andrea is at the point in her life when she’s ready to find that perfect love. After a passionate night of love with a TV and movie star, Sam Lloyd Pascual, she thinks she has found

Landco, Younghusbands to hold Tribeca Football Fest on April 21

Leisure real estate developer Landco Pacific Corporation, in partnership with Chelsea FC Soccer School Philippines, the school operated by famed football superstars Phil and James Younghusband, will hold the first Tribeca Football Festival on April 21st. The event, which is expected to feature some 500 football enthusiasts, will be held on the 7-Aside Football Field from 8 am till 4:30 pm.

THE 1st TRIBECA FOOTBALL FESTIVAL  organizers and sponsors include: Albert Martin Villa-Real (left), Vice President for Sales, Landco Pacific Corp.; links hands with (starting second from left) Alfred Xerez-Burgos Jr., Vice Chairman, Landco Pacific Corp.; Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corp.; James and Phil Younghusband, Directors of the Younghusband Football Academy; Lorenzo Andres Roxas, Chairman and President, Maybank ATR KimEng Securities Inc.; Manuel Tordesillas, Chairman, ATR KimEng Land Inc.; and Renato Leveriza Jr., President, ATR KimEng Land Inc. The football even will be held on April 21st at the 7-Aside Football Field located at Tribeca Private Residences in Sucat, Muntinlupa. Sponsors of the 1^st Tribeca Football Fest include Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, and PLDT-SME.

‘Indio’ welcomes new villains this week

Are they friends or foes?

GMA’s primetime fantasy series, Indio, becomes even more exciting beginning this week as the show welcomes two new cast members: Katrina Halili, who will play the role of Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan; and Ryan Eigenmann, who will portray Sidapa, the god of death.  The move marks Katrina and Ryan’s return to the realm of fantasy.

Will they be a friend or a foe to Simeon, the lead character of the epic series portrayed by Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.?  Well, Katrina is going to be an antagonist, a gorgeous supernatural being who will make Simeon’s goal of defending the natives from the brutality of the Spanish conquistadores a Herculean task.  Katrina’s character is a goddess of greed and vengeance.  She will avenge the death of her only sister who was killed by Simeon.

Parisan Summer Giveaway II!

Hey guys! Join The SM Store & Parisian SUMMER GIVEAWAY II and get a chance to win a P1,000 gift certificate and a bag from Parisian!

Here's how:

1. Simply follow @thesmstore (http://twitter.com/thesmstore) & @SMParisian (http://twitter.com/SMParisian) on Twitter

2. Tweet "I want to win @thesmstore @SMParisian Summer Giveaway! #thesmstoreparisiansummer"

3. Attach the promo poster to the tweet

Promo runs from April 15-19, 2013 only! Let's go!

IGNITE Your Summer With Dance!

Watcha doin' this summer?

With many of kids and teens on a summer break, why not make this a perfect opportunity to learn the artistic skill of dancing. Now on its second year, you can now join IGNITE Summer Dance Class that will start this April 22!

Ignite Summer Dance Classes are series of client-centered sessions aimed at the wholistic improvement of technique , dance vocabulary, and performance of the student. With the most competitive price , a tried and tested program, and qualified instructors... Kids and teens will definitely have a fun-filled quality learning experience. There are also 6-8pm classes for adults/working professionals! Join now and invite your friends.

Enroll Now at 0942-8-IGNITE or directly at St. Augustine School of Nursing España.

Manual to Lyf is a proud media partner of IGNITE Dance Company together with Light TV Channel 33.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Japan Assistance Sustains WFP Typhoon Pablo Operations

DAVAO CITY – As the Philippine Government scales up its early recovery efforts for communities affected by Typhoon Pablo (international name “Bopha”), support from the Government of Japan – through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) – will help sustain the Philippine Government’s on-going Typhoon Pablo operations.  

The Japanese Government, which has allocated PhP81 million (US$2 million) for the Typhoon Pablo response, has enabled WFP to purchase 2,982,000 kilograms (2,982 metric tons) of rice, enough to feed 250,000 people for two months.

Celebrate April 16 with Foursquare Day Philippines!

Love Foursquare? Then let's all do a big swarm this April 16, 2013 for the Foursquare Day Philippines that will happen at the Atrium of SM Megamall!

Foursquare, a location-based social networking site for mobile devices where users “check-in” at places through smartphones, text message or apps, is coming up with a special holiday for Foursquare aficionados – the much-anticipated #4SqDay!

#4sqDay is all about community: reaching out to people through establishing business or personal relationships via social networking. #4sqDay or Foursquare Day is celebrated as a way of acknowledging the impact Foursquare has made in the lives of its users. With Foursquare, distance and differences are conquered, taking social networking to a whole new level.