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Nippon Paint: Brings Innovative Coating Solutions to the Philippines

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 19, 2014

Lately, Nippon Paint (Caotings) is making rounds around the Philippines to launch its new coating solutions. After its successful launch in Manila to mark its entry into the Philippines architectural coatings segment, it is now developing an expansion of its innovative coating solutions to Davao City. They acknowledge the fact that Davao is fast growing making its construction and real estate industries to be flourishing in this booming city. “We are definitely looking forward to be part of this exciting growth through our extensive range of coating solutions,” said Gladys Goh, Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group. Now, Davaoeños will enjoy innovative coating solutions of unparalleled quality, together with a colour palette that runs into the thousands” she added. Nippon Paint’s coating expertise dates back 133 years and today, it is Asia’s leading coatings manufacturer – operating 56 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries throughout Asia, with employee strength […]

Join the Hicustom.net $150 Giveaway Worth of Custom Shirts and More!!

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 26, 2014

Are you a fan of customized shirts, Iphone/Ipad cases, and mugs? Here is your chance to have your own designs or favorite photos printed for free and wear them too! HiCustom is having an exciting giveaway for a chance to win a $50 coupon worth of your desired custom items. Three winners will be chosen to win the coupons for a total of $ 150 worth of prizes. HiCustom, is a “ Customize Your Own” online store where you can let your imagination run with wings.They offer custom t-shirts, custom phone cases, custom hoodies, custom mugs and other home custom accessories. Plus, they have wide variety of products are ready to be custom made. Feel free to put your unique design or photos on your t-shirts with their easy-to-use design tool which will be finished in just a few minutes. They ship out your items within 48 hours with a […]

My Skin Origins Zumba Party

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 12, 2014

Zumba has become one very popular form of dancercise (coined term for dance and exercise) in the recent years. If you have a love and hate relationship with doing exercise regularly, zumba might just change this. Zumba is a fusion of aerobics and dance routines. Although it is commonly identified with latin dance steps such as samba, salsa, mambo and merengue, Zumba also has hiphop and martial arts movements in it making it really interesting. It is far from being boring and it makes you sweat, you wouldn’t even notice that an hour has passed. (one hour zumba group sessions is offered in most local gyms). I’ve been doing Zumba at least twice a week in the last two years and I can truly say, it gives me a different high. I always look forward to attending Zumba sessions because I’ve gained new friends who never fail to motivate me […]

Craving for Sweets at Your Break Time? Grab A Cup ofJollibee Kit Kat Mix-ins

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 26, 2014

Mix-ins are my favorite desserts from Jollibee because they always include sweet treats that we’ve grown to love from our childhood. My obsession started when Jollibee came out with Hershey’s Kisses Mix-ins, imagine enjoying a yummy cupful of sundae while munching Kisses chocolates. Simply heaven. Now, I am ecstatic because they got a new Mix-ins surprise. This time, it’s Kit Kat Mix-ins! Break times will never be the same again as we can now enjoy merienda with this newest delightful dessert treat from Jollibee. It is the perfect combo of creamy vanilla soft serve and Kit Kat’s crunchy chocolate goodness. Now you have more reason to enjoy break times. Chocolate foodies can enjoy this for only Php 38 from all Jollibee outlets nationwide. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Let’s have a break, let’s have a Jollibee Kit Kat Mixins!!

Max’s Restaurant Shares World-Class Experience for Bruno Mars ‘Moonshine Jungle’ Concert

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 17, 2014

Homegrown Max’s Restaurant boosts its support for international recording artist and Grammy awardee, Bruno Mars, being the official restaurant of The Moonshine Jungle Tour: Bruno Mars Live in Manila concert during the Davao Bloggers’ event last week. As of this writing, all tickets for the much awaited concert is already sold out as the big event happens on March 22, 2014, 8:00 pm at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The “Nothin’ On You” half-Filipino vocalist is expected to draw in thousands of concert enthusiasts all over the country, including Davaoeňo “brunofanatics.” Mars’ stop in Manila is part of his ongoing world tour to promote his second studio album, “Unorthodox Jukebox“. Part of the proceeds from his concert will be donated to helping Yolanda victims. Born Peter Gene Hernandez, Bruno Mars grew up in a musical family. His father, Peter Hernandez, was a Latin percussionist while his Filipino […]

The Big Davao Fun Sale

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 25, 2014

You might think that we’re all about no-smoking signs and speed limits here in Davao City. There’s one interesting thing you need to know about us in this lovely southern part of the Philippines, we love SHOPPING, too! So brace yourselves because in time for the city’s annual celebration of Araw ng Davao, shopping malls have converged and teamed up to bring the first ever, Big Davao Fun Sale, a month-long citywide shopping frenzy starting March 14 until Apr 16, 2014. As as the biggest city in the world, Davao takes it to the next level to hold the biggest sale in the country! Expect unlimited shopper’s delight in shopping bonanzas, weekly parties, awesome prizes from the participating malls and enjoy up to 80% savings as the malls offer this on the following date schedules: March 14-15: General Sale (across all mall departments) March 16-23: Healthy […]

Globe postpaid reaches out to more than 2M subscribers in 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 18, 2014

Globe Telecom has once again proven its leadership in the postpaid segment after ending 2013 with double-digit growth both in postpaid revenues and subscriber base amid the aggressive switching campaigns and attractive price offerings of its competitors. Postpaid base has reached 2.03 million, a 17% increase from previous year’s 1.7 million. Gross subscriber additions reached over 711,000 as of end-December 2013, 21% higher than a year ago. This has brought total mobile subscriber base to 38.5 million, up 16% from 33.1 million subscribers last year. Full year acquisitions also reflected the improving quality of acquired postpaid subscribers with 51% of gross additions signing up for postpaid plans with monthly service fees of P999 and above, compared to 44% in 2012. With the robust growth and continued expansion of the company’s postpaid customer base, postpaid revenues have swelled to P27.1 billion, an 18% improvement year-on-year. According to Raul Macatangay, Head of […]

Globe Telecom’s core net profit goes up by 13% in 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 16, 2014

Globe Telecom sustained growth momentum in 2013 as core net profit rose 13% to P11.6 billion as strong performance of its mobile, broadband, and fixed line data businesses continued to drive revenue growth notwithstanding the onslaught of natural calamities in the last quarter of the year. The company’s consolidated service revenues for 2013 reached a fresh record high of P90.5 billion, up 9% from P82.7 billion last year, driven by the continued growth in the demand for data connectivity across the mobile, broadband and fixed line data businesses, which improved by 8%, 20% and 13%, respectively. The robust top-line results prove Globe’s sustained execution excellence of products and promotions that remain relevant to its subscribers, backed by its improved network performance, as Globe moves forward in its network and IT transformation programs. “We are happy and encouraged by what we have achieved in 2013, surpassing all our expectations. We have […]

Globe and Gawad Kalinga Inaugurate TATTOO Village in Ormoc, Leyte

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 15, 2014

As part of its commitment to nation-building, Globe Telecom broadband brand Tattoo, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga, formally inaugurated the Tattoo Village in Barangay Tambulilid in Ormoc, Leyte. Led by Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, Gawad Kalinga Executive Director Luis Oquinena, and Ormoc Mayor Edward Codilla, the unveiling of the Tattoo Village was formally instituted through the actual building of the first five houses in the village. Joining Cu, Oquinena and Codilla were Globe Chief Finance Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Globe Head of Human Resources Ato Jiao, Globe Chief Operating Advisor Peter Bithos and Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto. The Tattoo team also came in full force with Senior Vice President for Broadband Business Gilbert Simpao, Globe Vice President for Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business Dong Ronquillo and brand ambassadors Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy and Mars Miranda. The Tattoo Village is part the company’s rehabilitation initiatives […]

Free Facebook until February 14 for Globe Subscribers

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 31, 2014

Due to insistent public demand for one of its biggest promotions to date, Globe Telecom is extending its Free Facebook offer available to its over 36 million subscribers until February 14, 2014, allowing users to post, like, comment, chat, add friends, upload photos, and share posts without the need for Wi-Fi. Globe collaborated with Facebook last year to offer its postpaid, prepaid, and TM subscribers access to the leading social networking site on mobile at zero data charges, alongside first-of-its-kind mobile innovations that address fear of mobile browsing, making the telco’s Free Facebook offer a world-first. Among these customer experience innovations include accessibility on feature phones and smartphones across all Facebook mobile platforms whether via the Facebook app or Facebook’s mobile site m.facebook.com. Customers are also guaranteed of no billshock or “nakaw load” as they will be notified if they will incur data charges once a link that leads out […]