HEALTHY LYF: Less is More With Flawless

Flawless

Healthy skin is trully a must for us since its is the largest organ in our body and the most vulnerable to the harsh elements that our bodies go though everyday. Sometimes even regular hygiene may not be enough to protect our skin and here is where the skin experts from FLAWLESS come in and help up about them. 

BPI Family’s Online Loan Facility Empowers Filipino SMEs

Photo shows (L to R) Franz De Vera, Market Head of Commercial Loans Division, BPI Family Savings Bank; Cedoy Roces, VP and Head of Commercial Loans Division, BPI Family Savings Bank; with BPI Family Ka-Negosyo’s First Client booked online, Melchor Yuson, President and owner of MyClick Technologies, Inc.; and TG Limcaoco, President of BPI Family Savings Bank

BPI Family Savings Bank, through its Ka-Negosyo business program, recently honored MyClick Technologies, Inc., a software provider company catering to the small businesses in the country, as the bank’s first Ka-Negosyo client booked online.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Mind Master

There are so many mysteries the human mind can do and even with modern science, it is still hard to understand what can we do with it. We have stories of Psychokinesis, Clairvoyance, Telepathy and other mind powered acts that we just see in movies. Now, GMA is airing a one of a kind show presenting renowned mentalist Nomer Lasala in MIND MASTER. Though mentalism should not be confused with street magic, it shares the same mysterious style which captured the attention of many especially Pinoys.

The show features different unbelievable acts that is truly hard to comprehend how did they happen. They also have celebrity guests who would volunteer for the supernatural acts that would leave  everyone in shock and amazement.

HEALTHY LYF: GH Good Ideas Workshop

3M Philippines, in partnership with Summit Media, presents the GH Good Ideas Workshop that featured fresh and practical home improvement ideas for an organized and cleaner home. With the aim to give the fresh and practical home improvement ideas for moms, 3M Philippines and Summit Media is set to bring useful and educational household ideas through their invites space and design experts.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition

Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is back on television with the much-awaited kiddie cooking reality show Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition. For the very first time in her career, the Philippine’s Queen of Soap Opera will dabble in hosting as she leads the search for the finest young amateur chef in the country.

Joining Judy Ann, or Juday to her family and fans, are world-renowned Filipino chefs Fernando “Ferns” Aracama, Rolando “Lau” Laudico, and JP “Jayps” Anglo in the newest reality franchise from the group that brought you phenomenal hits “Pinoy Big Brother,” “Pinoy Dream Academy,” and “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.”

As a food lover herself, she is very happy to be part of the show. And as she herself is a mom now, she is delighted to work with kids of extraordinary talent in creating dishes that is truly appetizing. 

XSTIG: Cloud Computing Buzzing even for ComUnion ERP

The need for reliable programs and systems are a must as technology grows exponentially.  A buzz has been going on for Cloud Computing applications in the past years. It’s been a movement that deduces what lacks the on-premise software and servers of the nineties. 


Its 2001 and you might say it is what every industry does, outrun the latest trends and breathe fire to new ones; however, Cloud Computing is not just a fad like the others, it is here to stay. For one cloud computing is young and constantly evolving. If you ask a number of people regarding cloud computing you will get different answers because it’s been used differently. An overview description of it is that, cloud computing allows users to access a particular server using cyberspace as the platform.

DALAWANG PISO: Pinoy Two Cents

I just revived my oldest blog fpjjr.blogspot.com to give way to a Filipino blog section and also to revive the former glory of the blog that started it all. DALAWANG PISO, is my Pinoy two cents on every topic that can be discussed with. Basically to address different issues but also to be the new Blah Blah Blogs which was originally written in Filipino. Now that BBB is in a new level for international readers, I made use of the original blog to make it useful and also mark the start of another new chapter in this Manual to Lyf. 

Blah Blah Blogs Blowout with Western Union! Two Ways to Win!

Manual to Lyf will have another contest. And this time we're giving away 2 SM sodexho Gift certificates!

This is brought to you by Western Union which is celebrating its 160th year world wide. They also launched their celebratory website www.westernunionworld.com. 

Blah Blah Blog RAINY DAYS: GRINGO HONASAN in the House!

Today, I have only encountered two senators that I had time to chat and dine at the same time. First was the late Raul Roco at his Farm in Antipolo after the campaign in 2004. Now I came across another political legend and probably one of the most controversial, Senator Gingo Honasan. Known to be a fierce and brave soldier who was a key person behind the 1986 People power revolution, and also had infamous moments when he joined the coup 'd etat in the next 5 years. He has now grew into the most respectable senators of land. Now as we were in his presence, its time to get to know more about the man himself and what wisdom and skills he can share to us. 

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Help Sendong Victims with UNICEF

Donate through UNICEF Philippines and help children and families in Mindanao affected by Sendong 

Lack of safe water and sanitation are the main priorities for those responding to the emergency in Mindanao. UNICEF is co-leading the water and sanitation response with the government, UN and NGOs to respond to the needs of children and families affected by tropical storm Sendong.

The flooding has affected more than 63,000 families or 338,000 individuals half of them children in some 260 barangays (villages). UNICEF has dispatched supplies to the affected areas including: water kits, water treatment, to ensure safe, clean water; hygiene kits containing soap, toothbrushes and personal hygiene items.

UNICEF is also preparing to send tents and tarpaulins for temporary shelter; vitamin A for mothers and infants; breastfeeding education materials to reduce the risk of infant mortality; and recreation kits so children can play and begin to have a sense of normalcy.

Donate now through UNICEF Philippines. Log on to www.unicef.ph or https://donate.unicef.ph. You may also call (632) 758-1000 or (632) 758-1442. Check out UNICEF Philippines' social media accounts: Facebook (Facebook.com/unicefphilippines) and Twitter (Twitter.com/unicefphils).

For local wire transfers, you may deposit your donation to UNICEF Philippines' Metrobank account: UNICEF C/A No: 066-7-06631209-3 and for international wire transfers: UNICEF C/A no: 066-7-00141392-5 with Swift Code: MBTCPHMM.

UNICEF Philippines has Fundraisers on the ground in partner malls. For corporate donations, contact Ms. George Belardo at gbelardo@unicef.org and mobile number +639178844982.