1ST PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT SUMMIT SET

The 1^st Philippine Environment Summit, a celebration of the Philippine environmental movement, will be held on Feb 9 to 11 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia. The 3-day event will showcase programs and projects, as well as breakthroughs and innovations that contribute to the social and economic advancement, while protecting the environment. There will also be an exhibit area featuring eco-friendly products and services.

With “Greening Together, Growing Better” as theme, the summit will feature renowned leaders of government, the church, environment, civic organizations and academia as plenary and resource speakers in breakout sessions and as exhibitors. Also attending the event are lead members of environmental civil society organizations, leaders of government and business, as well as individual and institutional environmentalists.

President Benigno Aquino III, Luis Cardinal Tagle, former SC Justice Reynato Puno, and internationally renowned environmental activists Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Vandana Shiva are some of the invited speakers, while leading Presidential aspirants in the coming national elections will be asked to present their environmental agendas. 

The Summit is co-organized by the Green Convergence -- a large   coalition of environmental and developmental organizations, networks, faith-based groups and individuals -- and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Also supporting the event are the Energy Development Corporation, Tourism Promotions Board, Foundation of the Philippine Environment, PTFCF and Trans-Asia Renewable Energy.

The main objectives of the Summit are to disseminate information to the public on the developments, achievements, challenges, programs and projects in relation to food safety, environment and natural resource protection and conservation and sustainable economy; strengthen and energize networking between and within the public and private sector and within and across various sectors and groups, formulate policy recommendations; and showcase convergence initiatives between and /or among government, civil society, business, and other sectors of society.

 "In celebrating the advancements in environmental protection achieved through private and public initiatives, we hope to create an opportunity for all sectors to unite and collaborate,” says Green Convergence president Dr. Angelina Galang. “The 1^st Philippine Environment Summit is a call to government and the Filipino people to unite in accelerating the drive towards national sustainable development.” 

The Summit will be plenary sessions in the morning and breakout sessions in the afternoon, and a simultaneous three-day exhibit. Another highlight of the event is an awards ceremony recognizing LGU eco-champions. It concludes with the environment movement’s resolution for specific desired actions by the most influential sectors – government and business - that will protect the environment in pursuit of sustainable development in the Philippines.

To register for participation, join the exhibits, or know more about the 1^st Philippine Environment Summit, call 225 7330 or visit greenconvergencephil on Facebook.

Century Tuna Superbods gets Bigger, Better, and Sexier as it Celebrates 10 years of Fitness and Health

Bigger. Better. Sexier. Temperatures rise across our pulsating tropical isles in what is envisioned to be the hottest Superbods search yet: the Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016. Making a bolder statement and an even bigger splash on its 10^th year of sexy, watch out as Century Tuna Superbods take the country by storm—TEN-fold!

With a lineup of enticing activities leading up to the finals night to be held on April 10, 2016 at the ultra exclusive Palace Pool Club, Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016  promises to be the most anticipated happening this summer season—a health and fitness revolution to rock the nation! 

 

“As we mark a glorious decade of promoting health and fitness through our bi-annual Superbods search, which has since become a much anticipated event, we felt that it’s only proper that we raise the bar to even greater heights,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food, Inc. “Not only have we widened the scope and reach of our search, we will also be mounting a series of exciting events that form part of an over-all campaign for a change to a healthier lifestyle and reform in fitness across the country."

Of course, headlining Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 are the ultimate Superbods Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay who will all take the stage in the sizzling finals night runway show that is bound to deliver an exhilarating evening of fun, fitness, and fitspiration.  

To take part of this much-awaited competition, simply download the Century Tuna Superbods Nation mobile app, an easy-to-use tool that’s designed to help users get fit and healthy while keeping abreast of the latest news on the Superbods competition. Once registered and approved, users get to see all the features of the app, get updated on summer events and activities, join the engagements presented by Century Tuna and submit an entry to the 2016 Superbods competition. This unique app lets users vote, follow, and share the journey of the Superbods finalists for the whole duration of the Superbods competition. Plus, users also get the chance to win invites to the finals and party night, and grab exciting prizes as well.

Schedule of go-sees for aspiring Superbods will be held on February 9, 15, 20 and 28 at Davao City, Cebu City, Pampanga and Manila, respectively.

To help the Superbods finalists stay on track and in tip top shape, mentors and coaches, including Jim Saret and Chef Nadine Tengco, will be on hand to facilitate a Superbods Camp aimed at improving the over-all lifestyle and well being of the Superbods finalists. A Superbods Weekend Fitness Fair, meanwhile, allows for consumer engagement, participation, and empowerment towards the achievement of their personal fitness goals. 

 “Since its inception in 2006, it has always been the vision of Century Tuna Superbods to encourage our consumers to get healthy by living right,” Gela Gamboa, Century Tuna marketing manager relates. “Which is why, this year, we’re enjoining everyone to get involved: aside from joining the search, consumers can download the app to get into the Superbods lifestyle. And then there’s the Superbods Weekend Fitness Fair at Bonifacio High Street where lots of fun activities, which they can enjoy together with celebrities and Superbods finalists, await them.”

 

With all these exciting elements, there’s no doubt, Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 will make this coming summer a blazing season to remember.

Keep your eyes glued to the world with Crizal Eyezen: Keeping your eyes protected while you remain connected

In this day and age of Internet, it’s a must for people to keep their eyes glued to the world using their digital devices — be it a smartphone, gadget or tablet. It is a fact that being digitally connected has become a lifestyle. However, being online 24/7 can strain and, even, damage your eyes. With the constant exposure to blue light emitted from digital devices, your eyes need protection.

Multi-screening

With the abundance of digital devices, people are now engaging in a digital behavior called “multi-screening”. It is a behavior where an individual uses multiple digital screens simultaneously, on average four (4) different devices are used—either for work, education, socializing or leisure.

A typical multi-screen user spends 7 hours and 24 minutes of screen media per day. Of that time, 34% is spent on smartphones; 33% on TV; 23% on laptops; and 10% on tablets. This longer time in front of bright digital screens and versatility between devices are challenges for the human eye, and many people are describing specific symptoms linked to their new behavior.

With this in mind, Essilor, the global leader in ophthalmic lenses, introduces Crizal Eyezen, a new range of lenses designed to keep your eyes protected while staying connected to the digital world.

Crizal Eyezen™ lenses are designed to replace ordinary prescription lenses or to assist occasionally the ones who usually do not need glasses, when viewing their digital devices. They exist in three (3) different optimizations according to the type of screen most used and the age of the patient. It features three revolutionary technologies—Eyezen Focus, Light Scan™ and W.A.V.E Technology that work in sync to relax the eyes from all digital stress and protect against harmful blue light.

Eyezen Focus Technology helps relieve the eye’s focus when using digital devices and reduces eye strain in ultra-near distances or for reading small characters by giving an extra power in the lower portion of the ophthalmic lens.

Light Scan™ Technology is a unique light filtering technology which protects eyes from the harmful blue-violet light emitted by digital screens. W.A.V.E Technology, on the other hand, eliminates lens distortion for sharper, clearer vision at every distance and better vision even in low light.

“Crizal Eyezen enhances the digitally connected lifestyle of the millennial generation” says Essilor Philippines general manager Dr. Emelita Roleda. “While ordinary glasses help you see the world, Eyezen enhance the way you live in it. With clearer, sharper vision, you can connect to the digital world better, while getting protection for your eyes at the same time.”

Crizal Eyezen is just one of the many technological innovations of Essilor.  As technology continues to advance, people’s visual needs will change at the same time. Essilor makes sure that people’s visual needs are always complemented through its constant technological innovations, innovations that aim for people to see the world better.

Crizal Eyezen lenses are available in clear and Crizal Transitions at leading optical shops nationwide. For more information, visit the Crizal Eyezen Facebook page, www.facebook.com/crizaleyezenph.

About Essilor

The world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, Essilor designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. Its corporate mission is to enable everyone around the world to access lenses that meet his or her unique visual requirements. To support this vision, the Company allocates over €160 million to research and development every year, in a commitment to continuously bring new, more effective products to market. Essilor’s flagship brands are Varilux^®, Crizal^®, Xperio^® and Optifog^TM.

It also develops and markets equipment, instruments and services for eyecare professionals.

Essilor reported consolidated revenue of €4.9 billion in 2012 and employs around 50,700 people in some 100 countries. It operates 19 plants, a total of 390 prescription laboratories and edging facilities, as well as several research and development centers around the world.

Essilor was classified by Forbes magazine as being among the world’s 30 most innovative companies.

For more information, please visit www.essilor.com.ph.

Ms. Aviation Philippines pre Pageant activities at Camaya Coast , Mariveles Bataan

Last January 16 & 17, 2016 , I happened to be one of the On Line blogger who have the privilege to witness and cover the 2nd Year of the comeback for the Ms. Philippine Aviation which is one of the most awaited pageant during the Marcos regime.

Camaya Coast of Mariveles Bataan sponsors the event with the warmth people on their hostel and the specialty food of Max's who have catered their best foods on every meal for us since day 1.

The room is perfect for a family of  2 because it has a loft type room upstairs with bathroom and 3 beds on both realms.

On the first day of this journey we have seen the beauty of the island and all the amenities that the resort have plus some of the on going projects that they are doing for a more comforting , relaxing and a multi faceted adventures they would like to have in their place.

On the middle left side Ms. Carla Cabrera, Mr. Goody Ilagan, Capt. Joy Roa

We have witnessed the signing of their MOA on sponsorship of both parties , the Ms. Philippine Aviation and Camaya Coast.

I had a photo opportunity and one on one interview with the outgoing Ms. Philippine Aviation , Ms. Cleo Brown .

On the second day, The swimsuit competition  one of the highlights of the event and here every candidate displays and represents diverse and multi -facets of  Filipina beauty and a more witty answers on every question a judge should ask. It was quite a very different mode of pageant I saw this time , maybe because of the latest achievement on Ms. Universe ,

Nevertheless this time you will feel the pride of being a citizen of the country having such kind of brain's  we have had for this batch.

Here are the contestants that won the Special Awards during this competition. On the Left No. 15 Ms. Reichelieu Emory Santos , Ms. Camaya Coast , No. 14, Ms. Trizia Abaya, Ms. Body Beautiful    and No. 13 ,Kristine Micah Malicsi, Ms. Sassy Girl.

Watch out for the Press Conference and Coronation Night of the Pageant , which will be announced on this blogsite on the next issue.

For more pictures on this particular event , pls click this link,   https://www.facebook.com/macsittrend/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums






 

Mariott Loves Bloggers, Yearend Thanksgiving Party , An affair to Remember

Year after year, Marriott Hotel Philippines, never ceases to amaze us the Online Bloggers of Lifestyle and Travel  who have been useful for most of the endeavors and new steps they have made and are undertaking in their Industry at Manila,  Philippines.

Just this last 21st of December, 2015, Ms. Michelle Garcia , Marketing Communication Head of Marriott Hotel Manila Greets and wishes all the attendees a  Happy Holiday for us for the coming Christmas and New Year. Meeting and Party was called for the purpose of showing their thanks and gratitude for the whole year of support and partnerships.

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And since their new Grand Ballroom building has opened including their new Resto's and businesses including its facilities. Ms. Garcia freely gives us a chance to dine and experience their new Mian and Crema Restaurant located at the new Grand Ballroom building , dining in together with our family member or a chosen friends which makes us more intimately attached with Marriott as a company and its employees/family.

A Raffle was made and more prizes were given to the lucky winners including the 2 (Two) One day stay at Marriott Hotel, and more Restaurants GC's  aside from the experience of each attendees to Mian and Crema Restaurants  .
 

A Sumptuous lunch was being catered  for us on our favorite Marriott Cafe, an  Open Buffet Restaurant which has one of the most Authentic Asian, Filipino and Western foods that we are craving for.

And Lastly, Each of us was given a Special Christmas Gift of a House Cake made by their famous Chef on the House.