James Hardie leads innovations in fiber cement products

Cement, as a building material, is old. The earliest forms of cement were used by the Egyptians and the Romans thousands of years ago. Techniques for making cement that eventually led to modern cement-making were first developed by French and British engineers in the 1700s. It was during the Industrial Revolution, though, (about 1800) that techniques for making modern cement were introduced.

Just think about that: from 1800 to 2013 is more than 200 years of cement-making. Isn’t it time for new building materials that draw on the great qualities of this time-honored and tested substance?

Getting stylish with McJIM

When it comes to his fashion choices, a Filipino gentleman is not one to be swayed by trends. He aims for a sleek, classic look, knows the clear demarcation line between casual wear and formal wear, and respects dress codes. He knows the value of power dressing, presenting himself as a confident, successful and goal-oriented individual who is ready to conquer the world.

An invariable part of a Filipino gentleman’s fashion arsenal is a belt from McJIM, which has been providing his sartorial requirements for 40 years. Not one to compromise quality, he knows that a staple from McJIM is made from the highest quality of leather and displays meticulous craftsmanship. No other leather goods company competes with McJIM’s emphasis on high taste, classical design and modern aspiration.

REEL DEAL: "The Wolverine" In A Maze of Powerful Foes and Allies

The most iconic character in the X-Men universe embarks upon on an epic journey in modern-day Japan in “The Wolverine.”  Inspired by the celebrated Marvel comic book arc, Logan (Hugh Jackman), the century-old mutant known to the world as Wolverine, is lured to a Japan he hasn’t seen since World War II – and into a shadowy realm of Yakuza and Samurai. 

Director James Mangold embraced the opportunity to take Logan directly into the heart of present-day Japan, which is as full of sleek, high-tech modernity as it is rife with deep traditions and hidden codes of honor.  “This story takes Logan into a kind of fever dream of today’s Japan, full of Yakuza, Ninja, Samurai, Industrialist crime, mystery and mysticism,” the director explains.

ABS CBN Publishing Wins Big At The Asian Publishing Awards

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. (API) received a total of five Asian Publishing awards in rites held last July 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manila.

API won for "Best Feature on Cars" and "Best Feature on Wine Tasting", both for Vault magazine; for "Best Feature on Interior Design" for Metro Home magazine and "Best Feature on Asian Fashion" for Metro magazine. In the book category, Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was awarded for "Best Insights into Asian Societies."

MUSIC LYF: History of The Eagles DVD

Hits 7X Platinum in Canada!

July 15, 2013 -- During the hotly anticipated Canadian leg of their History of The Eagles tour, American rock band The Eagles received a 7x Platinum Award from the team at Universal Music Canada for their DVD of the same name. The History of The Eagles DVD has been number one in Canada since it was released ten weeks ago.

As the title would suggest, the tour’s shows have featured songs from across the band’s extensive catalogue and sees the more recent Eagles line-up reunited with Bernie Leadon who originally left the band in 1975. History of The Eagles is a meticulous creation featuring rare archival material, concert footage, and never-before-seen home movies that explore the evolution and enduring popularity of one of the world’s biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands.

Five celebrities vie for the Elan Awards

Each one of us has a definition of the term “gentleman” but for those who have voted for “The 2013 Elan Awards: The Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman,” it seems that impeccable style, inspiring achievement and high-wattage visibility are the unique factors that sum up this irresistible figure.

Since voting began last June 17 in McJIM Classic Leather Official Facebook Page, supporters have pushed the names Christian Bautista, Xian Lim, Dingdong Dantes, Coco Martin and Piolo Pascual to the forefront, giving us a foretaste of a heated competition among some of the most bankable celebrities today.

Coming both from the Kapamilya and Kapuso networks, they each portray unique roles in television and film and have different strengths and talents but what draws them together is their self-confidence that comes from having proven something of value.

Entrepreneur Magazine launches the Next Big Food Entrepreneur Challenge

In its quest to lend support to those who dream big and hope to contribute to the country through their enterprising capabilities, Entrepreneur Magazine announces the extension of Solane’s Next Big Food Entrepreneur Challenge. Running on its second year, the contest is in partnership with Solane LPG and Mercato Centrale Philippines.

Last year’s winners were husband-and-wife team Ping and Jewel Joven of Ping Gu Mushroom Fries and JR Inciong of Mocktail Madness for the student’s category. They bested other entrants who aspired to be the first Next Big Food Entrepreneur.

The contest is open to all amateur and professional food entrepreneurs, 18 years old and above, who are residing in the Philippines. It is also open to teams composed of three (3) persons who are eligible to join.

Contestants undergo three steps: the Food Taste Test; Food Selling; and Submission of Business Plans. The individual or team that garner the highest-scored business plan shall win a cash prize worth P100,000 tax free, a six (6) month rent-free stall in Mercato or Soderno, and a feature in Entrepreneur and Yummy Magazines.

GMA International Supports Second Annual Original Pinoy Music Festival in Vancouver

GMA International – the business unit handling GMA Network’s three international channels – celebrates Filipino music by partnering once again with the Filipino Canadian Marketing Group (FCMG) in presenting the annual Vancouver’s Original Pinoy Music (OPM) Festival in Canada.

Filipinos are known music-lovers and this fact rings true wherever they may be in the world.  Launched in 2012, this year’s Vancouver Original Pinoy Music Festival 2013 is slated to be held at the Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, on Sunday, July 21st, from 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Admission is FREE for all our Filipino-Canadian kababayans. Joining them would be the popular Kapuso loveteam, the hunk Aljur Abrenica and talented actress Kris Bernal, both survivors of the reality-based artista search StarStruck: The Next Level. They will have a meet-and-greet on July 19, 2013 at Max’s Restaurant Cuisine of the Philippines on Kingsway in Vancouver. 

REEL DEAL: Ken Jeong Voices An Elderly Woman In Team Turbo

In the 3D family comedy adventure “Turbo,” a snail learns that it takes more than talent to get to the top and that there’s no substitute for friends and family in the pursuit of a dream.

It’s a lesson that the little snail at the heart of the new animated 3D film TURBO discovers when he sets out to become a champion racing driver. Turbo (Ryan Reynolds) has determination, drive and a sense of adventure but is an outsider within community of ordinary garden snails. He is dissatisfied with his lot; moving through life at a snail’s pace doesn’t suit his temperament.

Turbo has an outlandish fantasy of traveling over 200 miles per hour – just like his hero, a champion French Canadian racing driver. It doesn’t sound possible for a creature known for being one of the slowest on Earth, but an accident on the freeway gives the little snail incredible speed. Turbo-charged, he embarks on a wild adventure in search of racing glory. Initially Turbo has no support at all. His goals are regarded with disdain by his brother Chet (Paul Giamatti), who thinks he should settle down and forget all about racing. Along the way he ends up with a group of racing snails in a rundown strip mall called Starlight Plaza. The humans whom he also met became an integral part of his journey who backed him up in doing the impossible – to race in the Indy 500.

Buddha Bar Ladies Night

Run The World – the hip and hot party spot in the metro, Buddha-Bar Manila, celebrates girl power every Wednesday night as they launch their very own, Ladies Night! The weekday warrior women are in for a special, ladies only treat on Wednesdays only at Buddha-Bar Manila. Metro ladies are exclusively invited to party the night away with overflowing, unlimited, and best of all, FREE sparkling wine from 9PM ‘til 12 midnight. The Wednesday Ladies Night asks NOTHING from the hardworking gals, just simply

come, bring your friends, and enjoy girls’ night out only at Buddha-Bar Manila.

Buddha-Bar Manila is at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. For reservations contact +6328566859/+6328566719. Follow Buddha-Bar Manila on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @BuddhaBarMNL.