Carmex winners are here!

March 17, 2011, 6:01 am

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Over 700 entries and 500 extra followers later, here are the 15 winners of Carmex lip balm as drawn by Ben and Jeroen by lottery:

1) @angiedumalus - Angela Dumalus
2) @zaranee - Zarah Buenavuentura
3) @shellaina - Shellanie Astorga
4) @YllaMaldita - Noelle M.-E.
5) @mamababylove - Jenny
6) @angelogeee - Angelo Guligado
7) @UrdujaCG - Urduja
8) @nat323 - Natalie Ang
9) @aisacantalejo - Aisa Cantalejo
10) @maumiravite - Maureen Miravite
11) @MhelaB - Carmela B. Tanaquin
12) @marsirap - Cristina Raposa
13) @rach_ang - Rachella Ang
14) @erikatickles - Erika Ramilo
15) @er_rosales - ER Rosales

Winner have been sent messages via Twitter. Kindly check your DMs.
Prizes unclaimed by March 25, 2011 will be given out to other names in the lottery.



Carmex lip balm is available at:
• PCX stores Robinson’s Place Manila, Rockwell Power Plant, Festival Mall Alabang, and Alabang Town Center
• First Aid at Greenbelt 3
• Robinson’s Department Store nationwide
• Landmark Department Store in Makati and Trinoma
• Felcris Chimes Davao
• Suesh Greenhills
• Boracay Budget Mart
• Red Dot Laoag

http://www.mycarmex.com/

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Groupon thanks you!

March 18, 2011, 6:15 am

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Galaxy Tab marked down!

March 18, 2011, 8:35 am

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Hmmm....is there something wrong with me because I prefer the Galaxy Tab to the iPad?
Thing is, I prefer reading actual books and magazines to e-books. I love book stores and the smell of paper.
As for games or apps, I'm not interested.
Galaxy Tab is for traffic, emergency surfing, killing time, and tweeting.
And I like that it uses a normal size sim, not micro.
As for weight, I find the iPad too heavy to carry in my bag everyday.
Size matters to me. I love the Galaxy Tab because it's so compact.



So I feel like an oddball when Apple snobs put down my Galaxy Tab and when I hear of people returning it.
Then again my choices aren't usually popular. But I make up my own mind.
I love my Galaxy Tab and now they're on sale.



To know more, click here.

I bought a globe

March 18, 2011, 8:51 am

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The recent events in Japan have made me buy a globe at National Bookstore.


Photo: Ana Zamora

So much happening in the world. I'm sorry if I'm not eager to accept trips/junkets right now because I'm afraid to leave my kids. The recent events are all biblical and apocalyptic to me. Political unrest, earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, and volcanoes erupting all the same time scare me.
Every time some global or scientific issue happens, I have to consult with Miss Philippine Science, Grace Velasco to ask where is the tsunami/Pacific Ocean/Pacific Rim is, if I'm not frantically seatching for a map online and explaining to the household where the tsunami warnings are.
So I bought a globe and didn't realize how large the Pacific Ocean is. Now I can picture airplane routes, see the shape of Japan, and figure out where the nearest Target store is.

P.S. Not being Angelina Jolie/Mia Farrow here, but I really wish I could adopt a Japanese baby girl orphan, because the orphan stories in Japan are too heartbreaking.

Help Team Manila help DOT

March 19, 2011, 5:24 am

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From Team Manila:
"We took a couple of hours on working on our version of DOT's Local campaign.
The design takes a contemporary look that can rival other destinations around the world.
Some of the studies are revisions from the concept of DOT: the idea of traveling through water, land and air.
We think it's our responsibility to help out the image and branding of our country through design exercises like this. "

What you think of these studies for the "Pilipinas, Tara Na" logos?
My personal choice is #4. I love the colors.
7 and 8 remind of Doublemint gum. And the last one is uninspired.
Leave a comment below to let Team Manila know what you're thinking!


1, 2, 3


4,5


6


7


8


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http://teammanila.com/

Fault line under Philippine capital

March 19, 2011, 6:04 am

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The Philippine capital is woefully unprepared for a major earthquake that could hit at any time and kill tens of thousands of people, flattening nearly half the city's homes, experts warn.
The capital, Manila, sits on a massive fault line, and there are concerns the city's infrastructure would not be able to withstand a quake.
Authorities in the Philippines have been anxiously looking at the vulnerabilities of Manila, a megalopolis of more than 12 million people, following the devastating earthquakes to hit Japan and New Zealand.
Like those countries, the Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire—a belt around the Pacific area dotted by active volcanoes and tectonic trenches. And heavily populated urban areas on the Philippines' main island of Luzon, including Manila, sit on or near at least four fault systems.



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Pepper Lunch treats for Standard Chartered card holders!

March 19, 2011, 7:29 am

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Now you can enjoy free Pepper Lunch meals when you use your Standard Chartered Bank credit card.
Just save your receipts when you use your SCB card in any establishment in the Philippines.
To qualify you must have a minimum purchase of PHP 3,000 per single receipt.
Save the store receipt as well as the credit card charge slip and present these to the nearest Pepper Lunch store at Rockwell, Shangri-la plaza, Alabang Town Center, or Greenbelt 5.
Promo runs from March 15 to June 15, 2011.


Terms and conditions apply.


Follow @PepperPhil on Twitter!
http://pepperlunch.com.ph/

Award!

March 19, 2011, 8:35 am

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I got three kind of "awards" this month from HP, Ayala Malls and Tita Virgie Ramos of Swatch.
First, this certificate of appreciation from HP given during a thanksgiving dinner at the Tower Club.



I love HP dinners because they always serve good food—whether it's truffle fries and steaks at Bistecca, or the best Chinese food at the Tower Club.
Tita Virgie Ramos gave me a Kitty-chan trophy for the work I did for Swatch recently.
And Ayala Malls gave me this glass thingy after guesting in their Merchant Forum last March 8.



David Celdran moderated the bloggers segment, which had JV Rufino of Inquirer, Lori Baltazar of Dessert Comes First, Abe Olandres of Yugatech, and myself on the panel.



Thanks for the opportunity!

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Carmina Villaroel's Muniz Shoes for Ensembles

March 19, 2011, 9:47 am

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Who knew Carmina Villaroel designed shoes?
This summer, the seasoned actress takes her Muñiz Shoes to Ensembles.



Muñiz Shoes is a brand owned and created by Carmina Villarroel featuring her own designs of classic pumps, trendy flats, heels, and more.
Originally sold online, Muniz joins the retail scene via Ensembles stores at Trinoma, Robinson’s Ermita, and SM Megamall.
Carmina says she was thrilled when Ensembles agreed to put her shoes in their store.
"I was so excited to fix and arrange the shoes. It’s a dream come true to see my shoes finally in the mall. I'm thankful to those who bought my shoes already. Ensembles is so supportive of my business, Muñiz shoes. I appreciate all the help and couldn't ask for more."


Six versions of Carmina Villaroel for Muniz Shoes, photographed by Mark Nicdao.

"I had fun shooting with my dream team at Bahay Tisa in Pasig—Mark Nicdao, Robbie P. and Pam Quiñones," Carmina shares.
"I love what Pam did to me—a fab tan! Unfortunately with my skin tone I can't have a real tan. Back in high school, I attempted to get a tan when I went to Boracay but failed. I just looked like a lobster. My skin turned red and got sunburned."



For summer, she loves wearing shorts, comfy shirts, tank tops, sun dresses, flowing skirts, sandals and flip flops.
And she hopes to have a vacation with her family either in Cebu, Bohol or out of the country.
On Ensembles' Sultry Summer 2011 collection, she says, "I’m a big fan of vibrant, bold colors! I love the entire collection. My super fave is the one-shouldered coral dress I wore during our shoot."

Be a fan of Ensembles on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for updates.

http://www.ensembles.com.ph

Bench's Green Incentive

March 21, 2011, 6:27 am

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From now until April 3, 2011, bring your own shopping bag and enjoy 10% off, when you any of the following items at any Bench store (applicable to cash purchases only):

Bench green tee


Bench Organics body lotion or whitening soap


Environmental bags


Envi Line bamboo cotton products




http://www.benchtm.com/

Louis Vuitton Philippines formally introduces its new PR Manager

March 21, 2011, 8:46 am

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Last March 18, 2011, Louis Vuitton Philippines held a private press luncheon at Masseto, to formally introduce their new PR Manager, Vanessa Mayuga-Santos.



Vanessa takes over the position of Pamela Picazo-Garcia, who is now L'Oreal Philippines' Corporate Communications Manager.
With over ten years of experience in media and luxury brand management, Vanessa is now responsible for all communication efforts of LV Philippines.
The select group of media guests were welcomed by Rhea De Vera-Aguirre, Country Manager of LV Philippines.


Vanessa Mayuga-Santos (L) with Preview magazine's Pauline Juan and Vince Uy and Rhea de Vera-Aguirre


Metro magazine EIC Michealle Torres with Creative Director Patrick Ty

Flying in from Hong Kong were members of the Regional Communications team:
Chloe Lee, Senior PR Manager for Products (L) and Aileen Png, PR Manager for Corporate.



The lunch was highlighted by a special three-course meal prepared by Masseto’s Chef Tippi Tambunting.


Town & Country's EIC Yvette Fernandez (L) with Chef Tippi Tambunting

Louis Vuitton is temporarily located at Level 3 of Greenbelt 5, as the Greenbelt 4 store undergoes renovation.

http://www.louisvuitton.com/

Parrot love!

March 21, 2011, 9:31 am

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After nearly eight years living in our own home, Jeroen and I finally decided to buy a pair of speakers we really like.
I've been eyeing these speakers online and abroad, but they are really too bulky to ship home.
Luckily, Secret Fresh at Ronac Art Center now carries Philippe Starck's Parrot speakers.



And we love them. Jeroen, my non-techy better half, was able to install them on his own.
They come in a pair, so we set them up in opposite corners of the living room.
After which Jeroen plugged his iPod one of them and played his Ferry Corsten.



Philippe Starck certainly made sure it delivers a sound that matches his aesthetic.
(My dad may disagree, but hey, it's good enough for us!)



And we have no regrets!



Choose your color



Find them at Secret Fresh, Ronac Art Center on Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan.





http://zikmu.parrot.com/fr/presentation

Big Boy's Playground Part 3

March 22, 2011, 12:27 am

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Ronac Art Center at night



The place could easily fit in clean and modern Singapore, and we're promoting it because we need more places like this to multiply and thrive in our city.



The wooden floors are teak from Indonesia



This place always gets full



Right next to it, a very cool yoghurt place



Not yet 100% complete, architect Arnold Austria toured us around its many nooks, crannies and secret rooms.



He took us to the Secret Fresh Art Gallery, which I loved.
It had these "nipples" by Reg Yuson, which reminded me of our wall "breast".



I bought the painting on the right



which reminds me of Richard Prince's nurses.



Loved this too, by Dina Gadia



My boys were fascinated with this—everything not allowed in our home



This is a collaboration between two artists



This is by an American artist (Big Boy knows all the names, sorry I didn't take notes)



Jeroen's favorite



Then Arnold took us to his office, Jagnus Design Studio, which is at the basement of the building.
The other half of the company is the equally talented Sonny Sunga.



Love their office, which uses inexpensive materials made to look cool yet functional





This early, our boys have a fascination for unique chairs



Amazing what they can do with such a small space



Ronac Art Center is located on Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills.
To know more, like them on Facebook.

Don't be fooled: April 1st is Zebra Day!

March 22, 2011, 11:08 am

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This April 1st, 25 cities around the world will celebrate Swatch Zebra Day.
In Manila, Swatch Zebra Day will be presented at Rockwell's Power Plant Mall, where prizes await best-dressed guests who come in zebra, striped, and neon outfits.
To celebrate the launch of Swatch's Zebra collection, we're giving away five Zebra Swatches on Twitter.
Choose from neon yellow, green, orange, pink or blue.



All you have to do is and tweet this message:

April 1 is Swatch Zebra Day at the Rockwell mall!
Follow @jiritajackson to win one of five #swatchzebras

Winners will be announced on March 29, 2011 via Twitter and Chuvaness.
Prizes must be claimed on April 1st at the new Swatch pop-up store opening at Rockwell's Archeology Wing on the 2nd level.
More details to follow!

Pepper Lunch fun facts!

March 23, 2011, 9:04 am

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I may be 75% Filipino and 25% German/American/Spanish (believe it or not), but inside I'm 50% Japanese.
Since March 11, 2011, CNN has been my best friend, monitoring the latest developments on Japan.
It got me thinking about letting you guys know where Pepper Lunch sources its food, for the benefit of those concerned about radiation.
Though Pepper Lunch originates from Japan, our franchise comes from SFBI Singapore.
Through the help of SFBI experts, we are able to source choice ingredients for our Pepper Lunch restaurants in the Philippines.
Here's a simple chart that shows you where we source the stuff that makes Pepper Lunch rock.



Questions? Ask @PepperPhil on Twitter.

http://pepperlunch.com.ph/

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Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011

March 23, 2011, 9:51 am

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One night many years ago, I accidentally caught George Stevens' "A Place in the Sun"(1951) while watching TV in my parents' bedroom. It remains one of the most haunting movies I have ever seen.





A rich society girl (Elizabeth Taylor) falls in love with a stranger (Montgomery Clift) she meets at a family friend's house.
She loves him despite his being an ordinary blue-collar worker in a factory, not knowing he is already involved with another co-worker (Shelley Winters).
Their love is tested when the man is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend.
I can't tell you how may times I've seen it.









I feel like watching this again in honor of Elizabeth Taylor who died today at the age of 79.
May she rest in peace.

What happened to our Internet?

March 24, 2011, 7:16 am

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I'm currently being sponsored by two internet service providers, and while I'm grateful for the free services, I would rather pay for a service that is fast and reliable.
I'm really tired of free services that don't work because time is money.
I've had days where I could only post one entry because it took more that a day to upload photos to my Flickr.
So if you know of a great and fast solution to my problem please leave a comment below or email me at chuvaness@livejournal.com.
I am willing to pay.
But if you are a provider of reliable and fast Internet (must at 6mbps and up) and would like to sponsor me, I would be extremely grateful, put your ad on my blog for as long as it works and recommend it to everyone.

I'm moving!

March 24, 2011, 11:04 pm

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Since June 2010, I've been working with many creative teams to move to the new http://www.chuvaness.com/
I know it's slow, but we did it!
The new theme is Japanese and Muji inspired.



This Live Journal site will remain as the Archives as I cannot migrate everything over there.
It will also remain as a backup site for Chuvaness in case something goes wrong with the other site, cause hey, you never know.
We are not yet 100% done, but you can already check my first entry and more, as there are so many people to thank.
So follow me to the new site and watch for my next big giveaway!

Senti

March 27, 2011, 6:58 pm

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Yeah, I miss LJ.

Wonky

April 7, 2011, 4:27 pm

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