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Typhoon Yolanda (PH) Donation and Relief Operations Information

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2013

You want to help but don’t know how to send to the typhoon-stricken victims of the recent tragedy ( Typhoon Yolanda/International name Haiyan) that hit the Visayas region of the Philippines? Here is a list from the initiative of affiliate organization Cagayan de Oro Bloggers, the Mindanao Blog Awards organization is publishing information on donation drop off and relief operations centers in Mindanao, online, and around the Philippines. DAVAO ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Foundation – Davao ABS-CBN Davao, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City Abreeza Ayala Mall JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City Ateneo de Davao University Roark L. Masbad 221-2411 local 8245 www.addu.edu.ph drop off point: ADDU Annex Compound (in front of Holy Child), Jacinto Street.Cash donation can be deposited to:ADDU – Tabang Leyte AccountAccount Number: 2513-0018-89BPI Davao Roxas BranchSwift Code: BOPIPHMM. You may contact the University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC) at (082) 221-2411 ocal 8262 for inquiries […]

Romwe Launches Donation Campaign to Talia’s Favorite Charity

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 3, 2013

This is an inspiring story about the brave angel Talia Joy Castellano. August 18thwould have been Talia’s 14th birthday. Talia contacted Romwe to join their fashion Vloggers Team last April. With this opportunity, Talia and Romwe’s design Team, designed special leggings together. Talia made popular her motto “make up is my wig“, and came with the idea of having makeup-inspired images to be printed on the leggings. Sadly, Talia was not able to enjoy the leggings when these was finished, as she was too sick. In honor of Talia and her advocacy against cancer, Romwe will donate to Talia’s favorite chariy, BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation, to give assistance to more children and bring hope home for the children who are fighting cancer. For each pair of ROMWE leggings sold, $5 will be donated to BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation, from Sep.27 to Oct. 11! Click HERE to check the donation page! Together we can bring […]

Jollibee’s Suprise Birthday Bash

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 1, 2013

A large number of Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members together with their families and friends from all over the country welcomed Jollibee at his surprise birthday celebration last September 28. Thirty five (35) selected Jollibee branches nationwide took part in the celebration via simultaneous live streaming straight from the Philippine International Convention Center Forum in Manila. There were also exciting on-ground interaction, giving more JKC members the chance to join in the festivities. Jollibee Matina Town Square (MTS) branch was chosen to represent Davao City in the said event. A lively dance number from Jollibee himself highlighted the celebration. In Manila, Jollibee was joined by Yum, Hetty, Twirlie and Popo on stage and brought Jollitown to life in front of the excited JKC members. Special celebrity guest Sam Concepcion was also there to bring thrill to the partygoers with his performance. The party was Jollibee’s biggest celebration as it also […]

Starbucks Limited Edition Kadayawan Tumbler 2013

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 1, 2013

Good news to all Starbucks tumbler collectors! Starbucks has recently introduced the Limited Edition Kadayawan tumbler in time for the Kadayawan Festival last August. Inspired by Davao City’s bountiful harvest of the season, this collectible is exclusively available for sale at all Davao stores for only 545 pesos. It has a festive and colorful design that speaks of the city’s rich culture and lush scenery making it perfect for gifts, collections and of course, pasalubong*! What are you waiting for? Grab one tumbler now to add up to your collection and get that fiesta mood all year round!!! *Pasalubong is a souvenir brought for family, loved ones, or friends after being away gift or a token from someone arriving from a distant place. Meanwhile, want to know Starbucks latest sandwich offerings? Head over to my other blog for the New Starbucks Lunch Sandwiches . 🙂 ****************** First Order with coupon code 15%off […]

The Recipients of the BlackBerry Scholars Program

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 24, 2013

Over the 7 week application period, the BlackBerry Scholars Program received over 500 applications from women across 43 countries. BlackBerry is thrilled to announce the talented and passionate scholarship recipients of the BlackBerry Scholars Program. Ten young women have been selected earlier last month to receive full, four-year scholarships to pursue degrees in STEM-related fields to inspire more women to enter the mobile computing industry and pursue careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The recipients will receive full, four-year university tuition scholarships to the school of their choice for degrees in STEM-related fields, as well as mentorship and professional opportunities. Empowered by BlackBerry’s support, the young women will not only advance their own careers, but also help inspire and encourage women in their communities and around the world to pursue STEM careers. “The BlackBerry Scholars Program was designed to inspire women in STEM fields, but it […]

Avida Towers Davao presents Life in Full Color

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 30, 2013

Avida Land marks its first entry in Davao City with an impressive depiction of life in full color as a celebration of the Davaoeno’s unique passion for life. For the launch of Avida Towers Davao’s Tower 2, the Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) subsidiary has formed a partnership with renowned poet-writer-artist Victor Secuya, who was commissioned to do a special artwork for Avida Towers Davao illustrating the theme “Life in Full Color”. Being built in the heart of Davao City, in a 6,124 sqm. lot along C.M. Recto Avenue, Avida Towers Davao features modern contemporary architecture with well- designed amenities including adult and kiddie swimming pools, a multi-purpose hall, outdoor exercise and play equipment , meditation areas, and a ground floor retail area for the convenience and enjoyment of its dwellers. Secuya’s “Life in Full Color” painting for Avida Towers Davao was unveiled during the Tower 2 launch event and will […]

A Review: The New BlackBerry Z10

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 16, 2013

It is quite exciting to know that while many are going gaga over the rising market competition between Android and IOS smartphone devices, BlackBerry has aimed not be left behind as they introduced The New BlackBerry Z10 in March earlier this year. I was privileged enough to test the unit for a couple of weeks, then create a review thereafter. I was extra thrilled because I knew that BB Z10 leads the new generation of BlackBerry devices. As BlackBerry’s first full touchscreen smartphone, it was indeed interesting to experience the new features the BBZ10 has to offer. Unlike the traditional BlackBerry phones, it has no keys or buttons that you can use for navigation. It is stylishly slim that has straight edges and rounded corners. (It even sometimes reminds people of the Iphone 5!) The screen size may not be that big but it’s big enough to surf the internet, […]

A Review: BlackBerry Bold 9900

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 14, 2013

For the longest time, I have been meaning to try using a BlackBerry phone. My hubby has one, but it gives me limited accessibility since it was issued by their company, and they apparently blocked (***sad face**) some Apps for work reasons. So you can imagine how ecstatic I was when a co-blogger asked me if I can test the BlackBerry Bold 9900 for two weeks and do a review after. Of course I said YES! So here it goes: GREAT KEYBOARD FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES/EMAILS FAST The most notable experience of using the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the keyboard. It gives me the ease and comfort of sending/receiving messages and emails fast. Even my husband who is a BlackBerry user for years can attest to this since they incorporated company email (Outlook) with the phone as the company’s form of communication every working hour, all week. Email and […]

The New BlackBerry Q10 Is Now Available!

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 14, 2013

The new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is the first ever BlackBerry 10 smartphone that has the classic Blackberry QWERTY Keyboard. It is now available in the Philippines since June 7 at the price of Php 31,990. You can choose from the two elegant colors of the BBQ10: Black and White. It proudly features the strength of the BlackBerry 10 platform with a large, re-engineered keyboard and eye-catching touchscreen display. It is known to be the largest ever on a BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone. It offers premium performance set in BlackBerry’s distinct keyboard design, allowing users to take real time action and be connected to their work and personal connections anytime of the day. As it boasts of its posh and ergonomic QWERTY keyboard, it provides a wider layout, bigger and a more sculpted keys. With BlackBerry Q10’s advanced hardware, communications and multimedia features, coupled with a long battery life, you are sure […]

Philam Life’ s Nationwide Family Talk School Tour

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 2, 2013

Financial planning is not only for the businessmen and the rich, it is also for the average Filipino breadwinner who works hard to make ends meet and reach the family’s dreams. In line with its mission of empowering Filipinos to achieve financial security and prosperity, Philam Life, the country’s premier life insurance provider, seeks to debunk the Filipino’s deflection towards financial planning through a financial literacy campaign that involves a nationwide school tour, dubbed “Family talk”. In partnership with Love Institute- a pioneering company in the Philippines that promotes good family relationships, the school tour teaches parents about responsible parenting and financial planning, urging them to think seriously about how they raise their children and what steps they are taking to secure their family’s future. Parenting consultant and Love Institute co-founder Maribel Dionisio talks about the ABCs of parenting which include Attention-Giving, Building Self- Worth, Communicating regularly and Disciplining […]