Nippon Paint announces major expansion in the Philippines

Global paint leader eyes architectural paints segment with target of PHP1.5billion sales turnover in 3 years

A global leader in coating solutions announces a major expansion move in the Philippines, the entrance of a new company to focus on the introduction of its architectural or decorative coating solutions. Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines will bring to the local market an innovative and diverse suite of Total Coating Solutions™ - coating solutions for roofs to floors, and everything in between. Further complemented with its Trend Beyond Colours™ special effect paint where walls now come alive with texture. 

“At Nippon Paint, we take great pride in being a Total Coating Solutions provider – not just coatings for different surfaces but multi-segment offerings too; from architectural, to protective coatings, industrial, automotive and even marine coatings” said Nippon Paint Southeast Asia (NIPSEA) Group Chief Executive Officer, Wee Siew Kim. “As Asia’s No. 1 coatings manufacturer, we are excited that Filipinos will soon enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” he added.

Ayala Malls Cinemas' “GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL” Trip to Boracay Promo

In connection with the theatrical run of “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Ayala Malls Cinemas has launched the raffle promo “Exclusive Deals: Win a Trip to Boracay for 2.”

Running until this Sunday, April 27 at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” promo is a special treat for www.sureseats.com members.   To join, simply purchase two (2) tickets to the said film at any participating Ayala Malls cinema, and you will receive one raffle coupon. Four tickets will entitle buyers to two coupons, and so on.

XSTIG: Viber Releases New design For iPhone and Comes To Blackberry 10 For The First Time

Popular Messaging And Voice App Viber Unveils Version 4.2 For iPhone With A Redesigned Look, A Bevy Of Feature Updates, And Long Awaited BlackBerry 10 App Viber, (www.viber.com) the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of its redesigned iPhone app that is designed for iOS 7, bringing multiple enhancements to iPhone users. The company has simultaneously released a new mobile app for BlackBerry 10, bringing Viber to BlackBerry’s latest OS with many of the most popular Viber features for the first time.

MUSIC LYF: Boy band 1:43 puts a new twist to KPop in third album

OFTEN mistaken for Korean pop superstars, proudly all-Filipino boy band 1:43 (one forty-three) gives the term KPop a whole new meaning in their third album titled #KalyePop.

Due for release this April under MCA Music, the EP titled #KalyePop (KPop) is composed of six strong original tracks from the foremost Filipino boy band that popularized “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo,” the monster hit song that won the 2013 PMPC Star Award for Music “Song of the Year.”

“#KalyePop or KPop is our humble contribution to the rebirth of the local music industry. We hope that our new musical direction will advance our mission of winning back the Filipino audiences to Original Pilipino Music (OPM),” says boy band spokesman Anjo Resurreccion.

The Search is on for the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award

Do you know someone that have been in the service of others and has embodied the sacrifice of selflessness though works of mercy and help to fellow men? Make them recognized and make their works inspire more people to follow these acts just like what Blessed Theresa of Calcutta did.

Finding individuals who have lived their lives in service of others

In the land of selfies, it is refreshing to encounter people who are selfless: dedicating their time, money, and effort to make a difference in the lives of others. 

The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA) aims to recognize these selfless leaders who have taken up social causes that benefit the marginalized members of society. The BTCA is a recognition dedicated to the late Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 1979 Nobel Prize Winner, and was known worldwide as “The Living Saint” because of her selfless humanitarian work and ideals. The search, which was launched in 1983, is the annual project of Junior Chamber International – Manila (JCI-Manila) and the Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation (AY Foundation).

Keeping work sites injury and accident-free

Construction safety and prevention awareness with Bosch

Bosch has been a partner of the building and construction industry for many years by providing innovative power tools for professionals and enthusiasts. As the National Construction Safety Month draws to a close, Bosch promotes best practices in handling power tools and equipment with tips on preventing construction-related accidents.

Each year, hundreds of injuries and fatal accidents are caused by construction works and equipment operation. Though most of these accidents involve the operator, people on the ground such as laborers, spotters, co-workers and passers-by, are also involved due to the lack of safety warnings and precautions.

Luistro to new DepEd officials: "Be shepherds who smell like your sheep"

Regions IV-A, IV-B, V and CAR DepEd executives taking their oath with
DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC and DepEd Undersecretaries
Rizalino Rivera, Mario Deriquito, Alberto Muyot and Francis Varela.

“Kung ano ang ating tinatanim, ‘yun din ang bunga. Marami kayong mga desisyon na gagawin bilang Assistant Superintendent at Superintendent. At lahat ng mga desisyon na iyan ay desisyon para sa kagawaran at para sa mga kabataang pinagsisilbihan natin.”

This was how Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC challenged the newly-appointed executives of the Department of Education (DepEd) during their oath-taking, April 22. Schools Division Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents are third-level officials whose appointments are signed by the President and who need to swear an oath before the head of the agency.

iAcademy: Technology and Future Education

There was a time when college students actually carried books to school. To own a laptop was a privilege, tablets and smartphones were virtually nonexistent, and only the tech geeks were the ones perpetually connected online.  

What a difference a decade makes. 

These days, it would be a novelty to see a student scribbling notes on actual paper; everyone’s busy tapping on keyboards. You’d be hard pressed to see coeds without their phones in hand, listening to their iPods and poking around on their tablets. Everyone is plugged in, 24/7. Schools get that. And as a result, they are revamping the way technology is used to ensure that students maximize its potential for a better college and campus experience. 

REEL DEAL: Begin Again Closes Tribeca Film Festival, Opens Juky 2, 2014 in PH

The Adam Levine, Kiera Knightley and Mark Ruffalo starrer BEGIN AGAIN has been selected to close the 13th Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2014.

From writer-director John Carney (Once), the movie originally titled Can A Song Save Your Life? is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together.

Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City.

Presenting the KPOP Chicken From Kogi Bulgogi

Kogi Bulgogi has join in the chicken craze and now offering their own version of the juicy, crunchy & tasty Korean Fried chicken. The name came up when we thought of Korea’s popular chicken, hence the name KPOP Chicken.

Kogi’s Korean Fried Chicken or KPOP Chicken is also known as Yangnyeom chicken in Korean, a dish prepare in a Korean style often served at home. Often consumed during meals and eaten at bars or taken as snacks after meals in Korean.

There are two kinds of KPOP Chicken for now, one is the sweet soy and the other is the spicy soy version. Eventually, KPOP Chicken will have more unique flavors and will have more spice levels to choose from.

So what are you waiting for? Try it now!