National University Pep Squad donates to SM Cares for Yolanda Survivors

Yesterday, September 18, 2014 – I was one of the Media / Bloggers who are invited to witness and cover the National University (NU) Pep Squad held a thanksgiving  celebration held at NU Auditorium University Belt Manila for bagging the championship at the 77^th UAAP Cheerdance Competition. The group has presented some of their winning moves and stunts and was perfectly been executed without.

The NU gymnasium was filled with students and professors, together with SM executives to personally meet the champions. Applause and cheers welcomed NU Pep Squad during the repeat performance of their winning performance. Students and Faculties celebrates and gives full support for their heroes for the last UAAP Cheerdance  competition and this gives them a chance to be known as one of the most competitive schools in the Metro.


The overwhelming support from their alma mater , a heart that is willing to give and a mentor that shows example and dedication  led  NU Pep Squad in donating a portion of their prize winnings to the Yolanda survivors through SM Cares Yolanda Housing Project. This is their way of giving back to the community and helping those who are in need.
SM Cares is committed to build 1,000 houses to help Yolanda survivors. These houses are designed to be disaster-resilient with concrete ceilings and plenty of ventilation.
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PBA STARS, NBA’S KEVIN LOVE TO PUT GAME FACES ON FOR MASTER GAME FACE ALL-STAR CHALLENGE

Last Sunday, Master Game Face Challenge competing  players from Marc Pinris and Chris Tiu was presented to the public through the participation of Media entities and had a press con and some interviews regarding on their members who will be having a match on this coming June 21, 2014.
Master, the no. 1 face care brand for men, brings you the Master Game Face Challenge Year 2. Master Game Face All-Star Basketball Challenge will feature two all-star basketball teams led by two basketball superstars of this generation — Rain or Shine’s Chris Tiu and San Mig Coffee’s Marc Pingris. The game, scheduled on June 21, 7PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, will put select Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) players and collegiate all-star basketball players will surely be a more exciting match. It will also feature NBA superstar and Minnesota Timberwolves Power Forward Kevin Love doing his signature moves alongside dunkers from the USA.

After 6 weeks of online voting where fans got to choose their top players, a draft for the top 12 players was held last June 7 to officially complete the pool of players under Team Chris and Team Marc. From a pool of 30 PBA players, Tiu selected Ranidel De Ocampo, Jeff Chan, Larry Fonacier, Jimmy Alapag, Jeric Teng and Alex Nuyles to backstop UAAP and NCAA collegiate stars Jeron Teng, Chris Newsome, Kevin Ferrer, Mike Tolomia, Rome Dela Rosa, Mark Cruz, and Zach Nichols.

Pingris, on the other hand, chose Gary David, Mark Barroca, Mike Cortez, Jared Dillinger, Cliff Hodge and Paul Artadi to provide experience to his team composed of UAAP and NCAA standouts Andre Paras, Jeoffrey Javillonar, Jericho Cruz, Roi Sumang, Baser Amer, Kevin Racal, and Josan Nimes.
“With my draft picks and collegiate players, I’m very confident that we will prevail in our match-up with Team Marc, especially with our game faces on,” said Tiu.
“Lalong lumakas ang team namin sa mga nakuha kong fellow PBA players. Excited na ako for our June 21 Master All-Star Challenge basketball game,” said Pingris.

Aside from the highly-anticipated match-up, the Master Game Face All-Star Basketball Challenge also promises basketball fans an equally thrilling halftime show courtesy of Minnesota Timberwolves’ star player Kevin Love who will be coming over to Manila for the first time.
The 6’10” power forward is set to appear during the event to display his signature basketball moves and outlet passing in a skills challenge. The 2012 NBA 3-point shootout champion will also slug it out with some of the PBA’s best shooters in a 3-point shootout. Joining him as well will be basketball slam dunkers from the US to bring a truly memorable and exciting basketball fest.
“We are excited to bring to the country three-time NBA All-Star player Kevin Love. Dubbed by the Associated Press as the new face of the Timberwolves franchise, we will see him put his Master game face on to electrify Pinoy basketball fans with his skills and signature moves to elevate Master Game Face to an even higher level this 2014,” said Jonathan Pua, Unilever Male Grooming brand manager.
In the NBA’s 2013-2014 regular season, Kevin Love garnered a career-high 26.1 points per game, dished an average 4.4 assists and grabbed 12.5 rebounds. He also became the first player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 900 rebounds and 100 3-pointers in a single season.
Tickets to the Master Game Face All Star Basketball Challenge featuring the PBA, UAAP and NCAA Players and NBA Star Kevin Love on June 21 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum can be purchased from Ticketnet outlets or by visiting Ticketnet’s Website at www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555.

Yamaha, UAAP creates a Greater Partnership

Last May 26, 2014, Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc.  launched  their partnership with UAAP at Yzone, Ortigas. The pioneer in the motorcycle industry, Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc., carries on to create innovative products that uplift the standards of service in the country. Yamaha continues to provide unique experience to everyone by providing pioneering products that has always been focused on the underlying philosophy of Yamaha, which is to provide the exceptional value and satisfaction of the customers.
Aiming to meet the high quality standards of its clients, Yamaha is wholly committed and promises a complete motorcycle lifestyle experience. To make this more profound, the company also has events and activities that highlight its dedication to its loyal customers, giving them something new and better.
The company’s goal in uplifting the value of its customers will become more exciting as they partner with one of the oldest athletic conferences in the country that has emerged to be the most popular inter-university sports association today, the University Athletics Association of the Philippines/UAAP.
From the peak of human performance to a machine’s cutting edge efficiency, the UAAP and YAMAHA forge their relationship by dominating in excellence. Student – Athletes from the Adamson University, Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, National University, University of the East, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas mirror the outstanding characteristics of each Yamaha unit.

The athletes won’t be the only ones in the spotlight as Yamaha holds a graphic design contest for the MIO Sporty; a winning design will be selected for each university in the UAAP. The top 3 designs for each school will be featured and winners will receive different prizes and the top design from each school will then be customized by Yamaha Motor Philippines for event display.
With its great partnership with UAAP, Yamaha will surely give its customers a thrilling riding experience that will be a one great adventure for everyone and coincide with this contract signing this coming June 4-8, 2014,  Yamaha will  take you to their “Yamaha International Motorshow”, which  will be held at SM MOA, Atrium Hall. This event will show off the innovative and unique features of its local and global models, as well as its various new products for 2014. Yamaha aims to bring in to every customer the new Yamaha exciting world, which will be showcased in this 5-day event.
Also, Yamaha will be launching to the public its new brand slogan, “Revs your Heart”, to highlight the ‘company’s passion for innovation by creating an exceptional value and experiences that enrich the lives of the customers.’ With Yamaha’s “Refined Dynamism”, the company aims to captivate and help create vibrant lifestyles through the new product line up and technology of Yamaha.
 
Web http://www.yamaha-motor.com.ph