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The Search for The Happiest Pinoy 2015 Top 10 Finalists

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 24, 2015

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy has almost come to its final stage now that the top 10 finalists are revealed. Celebrating the values of optimism, resilience and hope among Filipinos, the competition aims to find a Filipino who has a positive outlook in life, was able to rise above life’s challenges and had a positive impact in the lives of others. Of the more than 280,000 entries reviewed through judging sessions and deliberations,ten were identified to be the most compelling. From these finalists, one will emerge as the grand winner of the Search which will be announced during the awards night on September 10, 2015 at the Solaire Resorts and Casino. A P1 million cash prize, tax-free, awaits the Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2014 grand winner which can be anyone of these: Johnny Medrano of Batangas has been deprived of walking since he was young but this did not […]

SKYcable’s TAKE a SELFIE at the Kadayawan Festival Instagram Promo

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 21, 2015

But first let me take a selfie! It’s the Kadayawan Festival week in Davao City, and SKYcable has something special for its valued subscribers, the TAKE a SELFIE at the Kadayawan Festival Instagram Promo. This contest runs from August 20 – August 23, where ten (10) winners will be chosen to win a prize . To join, here are the mechanics : – Must be a SKYcable subscriber ; and he or she must follow the SKYcable Instagram account @skycableph – Must be at the Kadayawan Festival – Take a selfie, caption a photo “My selfie moment with *Tag (3) friends* with the hashtag #KadayawanOnSKY – Instagram account must be public – – Ten (10) winners will receive a prize from SKYcable. The winners will be announced on August 24. For the latest updates & inquiries check out their official homepage at: www.mysky.com.ph; and their social media accounts: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MySKYCable TWITTER: @SKYserves INSTAGRAM: @skycableph

Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2015 Airs Live Only on SKY Free View

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 15, 2015

Let all things joyful and glorious burst in full color in Davao City’s Kadayawan 2015 Festival this month! Celebrating cultural treasures, bountiful harvests, and the serenity of life, the Kadayawan Festival highlights the heritage of Mindanao’s indigenous peoples and its migrant settlers. From the 17th to the 23rd of August 2015, dances and live performances fill Davao’s streets as everyone indulges in the happiest week in one of Mindanao’s grandest cities. Rooted in the age-old ritual of offering thanksgiving to the ancient Gods, especially “Manama” The Supreme Being, this vibrant feast highlights the plentiful fruits, flowers, vegetables, and grains that are seen as blessings from the divine. This spirit and practice of giving thanks, known collectively as “pahinungod”, is what breathes life to the Kadayawan Festival to this day. This year’s celebration can be called the very pinnacle of all festivals in the country. Starting-off with an ecumenical ceremony to give […]

Northpoint Davao: Sturdy and Trendy

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 28, 2015

When choosing a condominium community, a savvy homebuyer will do quite a bit of homework—from developer reputation, to location, to facilities and amenities. However, it pays to look into one more detail that is equally important: the type of land the structure is built on. With several condominium projects currently being constructed and more yet to be built in Davao City, there are many options for homebuyers. But beyond the beautiful landscape, deluxe amenities, and strategic location, which one stands on stable ground? Vista Residences’ landmark condominium development, Northpoint, is built on solid bedrock. This British colonial themed condominium community gives its homeowners the assurance that their condo home is securely built on solid ground. Northpoint currently has three buildings and two more towers, Liverpool and the recently launched 10-storey Bradford will soon rise on this elevated land at the junction of Buhangin Road and JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada. The […]

Nippon Paint Launches Young Designer Award 2015

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 10, 2015

Nippon Paint, Asia’s popular coatings manufacturer brings its regional design competition to the bustling metropolis Davao City with the launch of the Nippon Paint Young Designer Award (NPYDA) 2015. This year, architecture and interior design students from Davao who will join the competition will work with the theme “Design with Heart: For a Sustainable Future: With People in Mind”. “We are very excited to tap young talents from the beautiful region of Mindanao. We’re also looking forward to see entries that could reflect your diverse, and culturally rich community,” Ms. Gladys Goh, Group General Manager, Nippon Paint Malaysia Group, said. “This year, we are pleased to once again invite Davaoeño architecture and interior design students to NPYDA which, over the years, has grown in stature as more and more industry partners, associations and developers join hands to constantly elevate the competition in terms of selection criteria as well as exchange of knowledge. Every year, NPYDA lines up judges comprising of reputable professionals and industry […]

SKY Subscribers Enjoy 190 More Channels As 25th Year Anniversary Offer

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 30, 2015

Fans of great TV entertainment have more reasons to celebrate this July 2015. SKYcable and Destiny Cable digital subscribers will enjoy SKY’s over 190 digital channels, automatically activated on their TVs from the 4th to the 11th of July at no additional cost. After recent launches of SKY exclusives like AXN HD, and international favorites like AFC HD, Disney HD, and Mezzo HD, this big TV freebie is part of SKY’s way of thanking subscribers for welcoming them into their homes and making them part of their lives. Over the years, SKY has strived to give its subscribers more entertainment choices. Now on its 25th year anniversary, its entire channel line-up is here for everyone to watch as a way of giving all viewers more TV enjoyment this July. It wishes to share this special milestone year with every family that helped shape the standard of cable TV entertainment in the […]

Wakefield Manor: Northpoint’s Newly Renovated Clubhouse

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 4, 2015

Fast becoming the city’s prime residential hub and lifestyle destination, Northpoint undertakes further development to its world-class clubhouse, Wakefield Manor, to level up its value and function. Wakefield Manor, the centerpiece of Northpoint’s deluxe facilities and amenities, is undergoing enhancement to further upgrade its features to better serve homeowners and guests of this British colonial themed condominium community. “This is more than just a major facelift. It is leveling up the already prime amenities to a status befitting Northpoint as a landmark condominium development and the city’s prime residential and lifestyle location,” said Anna Mae dela Pena. Marketing Head of Camella Davao. Dela Pena added that as Northpoint is set to construct its fourth building and open its fifth, it is improving its clubhouse to cater to a bigger community. Wakefield Manor will be developed into a three-storey structure with a bigger function hall and conference room able to hold […]

Globe Collaborates With Walt Disney

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 13, 2015

Filipinos can now enjoy Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Maker content via video-on-demand, interactive content and promotions on mobile and broadband Last week, I attended an important event as Globe Telecom made a big reveal on its multi-year collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. This collaboration will give Filipino customers access to video-on-demand, interactive content, promotions and other related services across multiple devices and affirms the relationship of Globe with Disney whose brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and global leader in short-form video, Maker Studios. Globe customers will now have access to an array of Disney content offerings including long- and short-form programming, interactive content and games, theatrical releases and retail promotions. Offerings include: · Disney Movies On Demand (DMOD): an on-demand subscription service for selected evergreen Disney and Pixar titles such as the Toy Story franchise, Finding Nemo, The Princess Diaries, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas, Cinderella and much more, that can […]

An Extra Sarap Summer in Davao at the Jollitown Funtasy Land

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 11, 2015

Last Saturday, May 9, I excitedly brought my daughter Mikkie and her cousins Lara and Andie to a big event sponsored by Jollibee, the Jollitown Funtasy Land. The Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan made its way down south at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier, Davao City from 9AM-2PM and 3-8PM. It gave Jollibee Kids Club members and non-members in Davao an enjoyable experience of an extra sarap summer. Jollibee prepared hours of fun for energetic young Davaoeños, who slid their way to an exciting experience at the Rainbow Slide and enjoyed bouncing around at the Jollibee House. Their adventure continued as they scaled new heights with the Dingdangdong Clingers and met magical characters at the Enchanted Maze. Making the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan even more unforgettable for Jollibee Kids Club members was getting a chance to showcase their talents. They sang to their heart’s content and made […]

Sun Life Asset Management Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 5, 2015

Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) is marking a milestone this year as it celebrates its 15th anniversary in the industry. Currently the largest non-bank affiliated asset management company in the Philippines today with Php 47.7 Billion in assets under management (AUM) as of March 2015, SLAMCI has gone a long way since it started its operations in 2000 with three funds totaling just over Php 150 million in AUM. It now manages eight funds collectively called the Sun Life Prosperity Funds: Bond Fund, Balanced Fund Equity Fund, Money Market Fund, GS (government securities) Fund, Dollar Advantage Fund, Dollar Abundance Fund and Dynamic Fund. Were extremely proud of what our company has achieved in the past 15 years in serving the Filipinos, because it shows how we’re able to help bring them closer to achieving prosperity and financial security, “ said SLAMCI President Valerie N. Pama. SLAMCI has pioneered […]