Wednesday, December 15, 2010

PLDT TelPad


Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. is “reinventing” the telephone with the launch of a new tablet computer to be bundled with landlines and Internet subscriptions under one plan.
In a statement, the company announced the launch of its PLDT TelPad service.
Each PLDT TelPad unit includes a special handset that also serves as a charging dock for an application-rich, 7-inch screen tablet computer.
Subscribers can use the handset or the portable tablet computer to make and receive phone calls and access more than 100,000 online applications. This is on top of the unlimited broadband access of the bundled service.
“We are reshaping the future of the landline and we are starting to bring it to the market now,” said PLDT president and CEO Napoleon L. Nazareno. “We are proud that the PLDT TelPad was conceptualized and developed here in the Philippines using world-class technology.”
The PLDT TelPad is powered by a 1-Ghz Cortex A8 processor that enables the device to deliver snappy performance. It runs on an Android operating system, a platform developed by Internet giant Google originally for mobile phones, which offers genuine multi-tasking capabilities.
The unit has two gigabytes of internal capacity that can be augmented by a memory card. The TelPad also carries a 2-megapixel front camera for still shots and videoconference calls.
The PLDT TelPad service starts at Plan 1849 with 1-megabyte-per-second broadband connection and landline service. The PLDT TelPad unit comes bundled with the plan.
Existing PLDT myDSL customers only need to add as low as P500 a month to upgrade to the TelPad plans.
PLDT, which is chaired by businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, is the country’s No. 1 telecommunications firm with about 44 million subscribers.
Be one of the first to experience the world’s first tablet and landline in one!
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Suntok Ginto

The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) has launched Suntok Ginto, a ‘‘bayanihan’’ effort which aims to raise funds to help elite Filipino boxers pursue the country's golden dream in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.


From its nationwide search program, ABAP identified a few boxers that can be developed into Olympic champions.


Asian Games gold medalist Rey Saludar and his brother Victorio, the bronze medal winner, are at the forefront of boxing's quest for gold in London. The others in the fold are Gerson Nietes, Charly Suarez, James Boy Vicera, Joegin Ladon, Delfin Boholst and Wilfredo Lopez.


With women's boxing making its Olympic debut in 2010, ABAP also has a formidable team with Guangzhou Asian Games silver medalist Annie Albania, Southeast Asian Games winners Josie Gabuco and Alice Kate Appari and new finds Annaliza Cruz and Nesthy Petecio.


SM and Banco de Oro have already thrown their full support to the team. Suntok Ginto donation boxers can now be found in SM branches nationwide. Others donations may be coursed through any BDO branches. SGV & Co. will be the external auditor of ABAP.


"Our fans are tired of silver and bronze, we want gold this time," said coach Nolito Velasco.


Boxing has accounted for most of country’s medals in the post-war Olympics with Anthony Villanueva winning a silver medal in the 1964 Olympics and Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco the other silver 32 years later in Atlanta. In between, Leopoldo Serrantes (1988 Seoul Olympics) and Roel Velasco (1992 Barcelona Olympics) accounted for the country's two bronze medals.


The ABAP has continued to be a result-oriented organization since the time of the Paranaque Rep. Roilo Golez. It has a new management team in top corporate executives Manny V. Pangilinan, Ricky Vargas and Pato Gregorio, and with Ed Picson as its executive director.


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Go for the GOLD! Isulong ang mga Pinoy boxers!
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Watch 3D videos on your iPhone or iPod Touch without glasses using i3G



i3DG is a playful analog extension to an iPhone, converting its 2D display into a layered 3D view. Using the very old technique of placing a halfsilvered mirror at a 45-degree angle in front of an image, in a novel new context, the project serves as a timely critique of the popular memes of 3D displays and iPhones. As a gadget peripheral, i3DG can support a wide range of different applications, ranging from simple 3D videos and animations to accelerometer based games.
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Friday, November 5, 2010

The First Ever MVP Bossing Awards: The Beginning of A New Tradition

Bonifacio Global City – The spirit of entrepreneurship was shining brightly as PLDT SME Nation, in partnership with GONEGOSYO, unveiled the new SME Bossings of 2011 at the MVP Bossing Awards Night held last October 28, 2010.

More than a thousand guests arrived to witness the awarding ceremonies as hosts Anthony Pangilinan and Tessa Prieto Valdez unveiled the new Bossings, led by Cecilio Pedro of Lamoiyan Corp, manufacturer of Hapee Toothpaste and Dazz Dishwashing Paste.  Pedro was awarded the Grand MVP Bossing Award by none other than the Ultimate Bossing – Manny V. Pangilinan, for his successful venture in becoming one of the most well-known local brands in Filipino homes.  In addition, the Grand MVP Bossing is one who embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship while giving back to the community.  “SMEs are the key to moving the country forward, and it’s great to see that private companies like PLDT are helping promote entrepreneurship in the country,” said Pedro who was very thankful for the recognition and the P500,000 cash prize that he will use in their CSR projects helping the deaf- mute community.

 The winners came from a diverse range of SME categories, from Agri-business, Manufacturing, Travel & Leisure, Retail Trade & Finance and Service Industry, meant to fuel innovation and creativity from all sectors. “By way of our first MVP Bossing Awards, we seek to recognize and pay tribute to exemplary Pinoy entrepreneurs for their bold entrepreneurial spirit, persevering work, and game changing creativity,” said PLDT Senior Vice President Eric R. Alberto.

The category winners were presented by PLDT Head Napoleon Nazareno, PLDT SME Nation Senior Vice President Eric R. Alberto and GoNegosyo Founder and Bossing of Joey Pepperoni Joey Concepcion together with the existing roster of Bossings. Henry Lim Bon Liong of SL Agritech, received the Agri-business award as the producer of Doña Maria Jasponica Rice. From the Manufacturing industry emerged the new Bossing from CDO Foodsphere,  Corazon Dayro Ong, the maker of Bibbo hotdogs.  The brothers Jojo and Bobby Claudio of Toby’s Sports won the award for Retail Apparel with their chain of Sports outlets.  Bam Aquino & Mark Ruiz of Hapinoy were named the Finance Bossings for their work in Microbusiness Ventures, helping others to establish their own sari-sari stores.  In the Retail Food Industry, there were five Bossing awardees including Sarabeth Salcedo of Baliwag Lechon Manok, famous for their grilled chicken, Steve Benitez of Bo’s Coffee, Johnlu Koa of The French Baker, Jose Magsaysay Jr. of Potato Corner and the father-daughter tandem of Rey and Anais Lapid of R. Lapid’s Chicharon and Bbq. The Service Industry Bossings are Nelson and Siu Ping Par of PR Gaz Haus, retailers of LPG, as well as in-laws Federico Moreno and Vina Morales of Ystilo Salon. Lastly, Annabella Wisniewski of Raintree Group was awarded as the Bossing for Travel & Leisure.

Six special awards were also given to recognize those who have significant influence in their own areas of expertise.  PLDT SME Nation VP and Head Kat Luna-Abelarde together with Rosalind Wee of Marine Resources Dev. Corp., and Felix Ang of CATS Motors awarded the six special awards starting off with Darwin and Mary Grace Santos of Lil People Enterprise for the Online Bossing award; an award given to an SME with the highest online voting on Facebook over a period of one week. Beer-trepreneurs Luigi Nuñez, Vinson Co Say and Jayjay Angala of Beer Below Zero received the Start Up Bossing Award; an award given to an SME Owner who has reached success in less than three years. Quark Henares, renowned film maker, photographer and owner of Blow Up Babies, while celebrating his birthday, received the Entertainment Award. Dylan Wilk, Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto received the Social Entrepreneurship Award for their Gandang Kalikasan products that aims to help the communities of Gawad Kalinga. Arts & Culture Award was given to Collezione – C2 owner Joey Qua and fashion designer Rhett Eala for promoting nationalism through the Philippine map on quality designed t-shirts.  Last but not the least, Gov. Lray Villafuerte received the Sports Award for Camsur Watersports Complex and promoting eco-sports tourism in Camarines Sur.

Joey Concepcion, founder of GoNegosyo, and Ramon Lopez, Executive Director of GoNegosyo, recognized two special individuals, Pax Lapid the Dean of Entrepreneur School of Asia and Usec. Merly Cruz of the Department of Trade and Industry. Yvette Orbeta, President of Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), and Robert Trota, Chairman of PFA, also gave two special recognitions to two food retailers – Senin Javellana of Crave Burger for Emerging Concept and Johnny Que of Coffee Break for Most Promising Concept.  All winners received a designer trophy and two-years free subscription of PLDT SME Nation service.

Guests were treated to a symphony of Manila Philharmonic Orchestra while dinner was served by Le Chef. World-renowned business entrepreneur and business leader Anna Periquet showed her artsy side with a ballet number to a Filipino inspired routine.  It was her first time to show the business community the different “Anna” they know in the corporate world.

Entrepreneurs also rocked to Arnel Pineda, lead singer of Journey, and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra before ending the evening. Not only did Pineda ignite their desire for music but also the passion for becoming one’s own Bossing. MVP Bossing Awards, the start of a new tradition to find the ultimate Pinoy entrepreneurs.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Buying Time

This is not connected to food or whatsoever. I just want to share with you what I read earlier, touched my heart and got teary eyed.




Buying time by Paulo Coelho



A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
“Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man.
“Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?
“That’s none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
“I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?” pleaded the little boy.
“If you must know, I make 150 pesos an hour.”
“Oh,” the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I borrow 75 pesos please?”
The father was furious. “If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. I work long, hard hours everyday and don’t have time for such childish games.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy’s questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that 75 pesos, and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door. “Are you asleep son?” he asked.
“No daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy.
“I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the man. “It’s been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here’s that 75 pesos you asked for.” The little boy sat straight up, beaming. “Oh, thank you daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at the man.
“Why did you want more money if you already had some?” the father grumbled. “Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied.
“Daddy, I have 150 pesos now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you." 
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.  

-> It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Do remember to share that 150 pesos worth of your time with someone you love. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours... But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
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Racing Car

We all know that cake is probably the best thing would complete any occasion. We see it everywhere - stores, bake shops, pastry shops... But now, it is the most trend used all year round.

I am a cake artist. I am an amateur in decorating one but majority say that it came from a professional. *blush* My cake decorating started just a hobby. I started from the old 7 minute icing technique to fondant making. I never thought I would leveled up like this. I did a lot actually.

Last week, my mom told me that an order was placed and has to be delivered by Sunday. She told me that the client, a 4 year old boy wants a color red car with specs of yellow. Thinking... Hmmm... Lightning McQueen from Cars perhaps? We agreed on it.

Over the weekend, we started. My mom did the baking and I did the rest. It was a pain while carving the medium at first. But in the long run, I'm getting the hang of it. I, myself was in shock when I saw the finished product. It took me one day to complete the whole thing.

So, I don't want to keep you waiting. Here it is...

Front view with matching candles
Back view
Side view
Side view 2
Top view: with the celebrant's name.




ENJOY!!! :)



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Monday, October 18, 2010

CHICKEN ADOBO sa GATA

Chicken Adobo sa Gata is one rendition of a classic Philippine dish that made it more flavorful for Filipinos who just love adobo and combined with the ingredient of coconut milk.

Below is the complete recipe.
Ingredients:
500 gm Magnolia Chicken Station Adobo Cut
3 tbsp Magnolia Nutri-Oil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 pc onion, chopped
½ cup Purefoods Supremo Vinegar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp whole peppercorns
1 cup coconut cream (gata - unang piga)
1 pc finger pepper
Procedure:
Heat oil in a pan. Saute garlic and onions. Add chicken pieces and cook until color changes. Add vinegar, salt and peppercorn and cook over moderate heat until sauce is reduced to half its original amount. Do not stir until mixture boils. Add coconut cream and finger pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, until sauce slightly thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary. 
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TEX MEX CHICKEN SALAD


A nacho dish with a twist. It is a mixture of regional American and Mexican cuisine. Your family and friends will love it. Grab those ingredients and make some now!
Ingredients:
3     pc Magnolia Chicken Station Chicken Breast Fillet salt and pepper to taste
½    cup store bought salsa
2     pc flour tortilla, toasted and cut into wedges
4     cup romaine lettuce
4     pc green tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
Procedure:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook on the grill or pan grill until fully cooked but not dry. Cut into cubes. Set aside. Toss salsa, flour tortilla, lettuce and green tomatoes together. Top with chicken pieces. Serves 3.

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PORK CUTLETS in LEMON SAUCE

Tired of cooking fried pork over and over with soup to match? Then, try something new that will blow your taste buds away! Presenting, PORK CUTLETS in LEMON SAUCE. This delicious dish shows us how a zesty lemon can spice up and add glamor to your easy pork dish. Impress your loved ones. Make one now.
Below is the complete recipe.
Ingredients:
½ kilo Monterey Pork Cutlets
½      tsp salt
½      tsp white pepper
4       pcs egg yolks
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
1 cup cornstarch
Magnolia Palm Olein for deep frying
lemon slices
Lemon Sauce:
½ cup sugar
¾ cup water
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon rind
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ tsp ginger, chopped
¼ tsp garlic, chopped
Procedure:
Season pork cutlets in salt and pepper. Combine yolks, soy sauce, wine and mix very well. Pour over meat pieces and coat evenly. Set aside for at least 30 minutes. Remove meat and dust with cornstarch. Deep fry in a wok with hot oil. Drain fried pork cutlets in paper towels to remove excess oil.
To prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Pour over fried pork cutlets with slices of lemon.
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BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

I have tried almost everything while growing up - from comfort food to exquisite delights. But pizza, specifically would be one of my favorites. The thing I like about it is the taste that savors my palette and it enhances the aroma of each ingredient topped and mixed within the dough.
I want to share with you what I have tried making and it tastes really good. It is called the Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Below is the recipe that you, your family and friends can enjoy. Who can never go wrong making one that is loaded with chicken barbecue toppings?! It is so easy to make. A must-try for all pizza lovers. Make one now! :)
Ingredients:
1-9” piece pizza crust
1     cup barbecue sauce
1     cup Magnolia Quickmelt Cheese (or mozzarella), grated 
½    cup Purefoods Honeycured Bacon (or any kind will do), coarsely chopped and fried
5     pcs Magnolia Chicken Station Spicy Chicken Fingers, deep-Fried then chopped into small pieces
½    cup pineapple tidbits
Procedure:
Spread barbecue sauce over pizza crust. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over sauce. Top cheese with bacon, chicken chunks and pineapple. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over toppings. Bake pizza for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
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