Red Tour Asia: Taylor Swift Live in Manila 2014 (Mall of Asia Arena)

              Oh dear, have you ever been a fan of some artist that’s internationally famous and couldn't be in one place for a day? Isn't it hard to catch and meet the artist of your dream knowing that you’re just a Nobody? Have you tried just staring and listening on any albums or movies that artist was in because its an impossible thing to bond on them? Me? I tried to reached my favorite artist locally and internationally then so far, I'd got a little responses on the locals but so sad that I doesn't got any on the internationals though it’s okay because I so very much understand how busy international artists were. I’m solved whenever I watched their movies and listened on their albums, for meeting them was an impossible event of my life.

             Last two months, I was informed by my co-worker Ms. Joann that one of my favorite singer who's Taylor Swift will be having a concert here in my lovely country though, knowing that it will be in Manila was already a sad thing. I’m staying in Cebu and going to Manila would be very much impossible, knowing that the ticket cost and flying there will be very expensive. Though that doesn't sadden me much because I happen to found out that there were several contests in which I could join to win a ticket on Taylor Swift’s RED TOUR in the Philippines. Some of it were sponsored by PhilCharts (PhilCharts offers the latest & up to the minute updates in local & international music scene in the Philippines), Selecta Cornetto ( Selecta Cornetto offers an ice cream that's well-known for its creaminess, authentic flavors, and unique gold can packaging), Music Management International (Music Management International an event coordination company that specializes in producing large scale concert events and tours), DreamGiver (DreamGiver is a free internet service that lets you collect points by participating in several activities on their website), Keds (Keds  is a global lifestyle brand), Spinnr PH (SpinnrPH is the Philippines' FIRST music streaming service), Smart Communications (Smart Communications is a wholly owned mobile phone and Internet service subsidiary of the PLDT), AEG Live (AEG Live is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world), Air Asia Philippines (Air Asia Philippines is a low-cost airline based at Clark International Airport in Angeles City, Pampanga in the Philippines), Toyota (Toyota was one of the largest automobile manufacturer in the Philippines) and etc. But joining the above doesn't guarantee me that I will be able to attend Taylor’s Concert so while waiting if I’ll be bless of winning a ticket I write this blog post for at least making myself a little bit happy about the RED Tour Concert whenever I won’t be able to win a ticket.

  

             And here’s my ever favorite contest or shall I say SMS promo of the RED Tour sponsored by Selecta Cornetto.

SELECTA CORNETTO FLIP, TEXT, AND WIN SMS PROMO

Promo Duration: March 1- June 13, 2014

Promo Scope: ALL Cornetto variants nationwide
• Selecta Cornetto Chocolate

• Selecta Cornetto Vanilla

• Selecta Cornetto Choco Hazelnut

• Selecta Cornetto White Chocolate

• Selecta Cornetto Black & White

• Selecta Cornetto Chocoberry

• Selecta Cornetto Disc Chocolate Cookie

• Selecta Cornetto Disc Black Forest

Promo Mechanics:

1. To join, consumers must purchase specially-marked Selecta Cornetto products (all SKUs), check under the lid for the promo code and text-in code to a pre-determined service number. 

Format: CORNETTO to 2948 Example: CORNETTO ABC123 to 2948 

Code sent via SMS shall cost Php2.50 for Globe/Smart users and Php2.00 for Sun Cellular users.

2. Consumers will receive a message prompting for a one-time registration. 

Format: CORNETTO REG / / to 2948 Example: CORNETTO REG Mark Lim/0921996/2129 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City to 2948 

The registration fee via SMS is FREE of charge for Smart and Sun subscribers only. Globe subscribers will be charged Php2.50 per successful registration. 

After registration, a confirmation message will be sent to the consumer acknowledging his/her registration. There can only be one official registered participant per mobile phone number. Incomplete/incorrect registration details will be disqualified.

3. Consumers also have the option to register and submit entries through the Cornetto Taylor Swift FB app. To be able to do so, they must go to the official Selecta Cornetto Facebook page www.facebook.com/selectacornetto where the promo app may be accessed. Consumers will be asked to register the following in a form:

-> Name
-> Address
-> Birth Date
-> Mobile Number

    To prevent duplication, both SMS and FB app platforms will be integrated to determine if a consumer has already registered.

4. Registration through mobile phone will allow Selecta to send FREE SMS notifications to the consumer’s registered number in the future.

5. Succeeding codes can be submitted via SMS or the FB app. Code sent via SMS shall cost Php2.50 for Globe/Smart users and Php2.00 for Sun Cellular users.

6. Participants with valid entries have two (2) ways of winning: 

    a. Major prizes via weekly electronic raffle draw

     i. 75 winners of 1 ticket each to the Taylor Swift concert

       1. 65 winners for Luzon

       2. 5 winners for Visayas

       3. 5 winners for Mindanao

     ii. 5 winners of Signed Taylor Swift Guitars

    b. Minor prizes via daily electronic seeding

     i. 7,000 winners of Black “RED” Tee Shirts

     ii. 16,000 winners of Sitting Canvas Tote Bags

     iii. 3,000 winners of Red Headsets

     iv. 500 winners of Taylor Swift Signed “RED” Albums

7. Registered consumers will be allowed to submit as many entries as they can during the promo period. To note:

   a. Each entry is valid for all draws until the cut-off date or until it wins in any of the raffle draws.

    b. All non-winning entries automatically qualify for the succeeding draws.

   Regular alerts/ notices will be sent to encourage participation of registered consumers. Alerts are FREE of charge.

8. Winners of the electronic seeding for the minor prizes will be notified via SMS. Winners of the raffle draws for the major prizes will be notified via text message and phone call by an official representative of Selecta Cornetto.

9. Prizes will be delivered by LBC to the registered address of the potential winner subject to verification by the LBC representative upon delivery. If potential winner fails to meet verification process, they will automatically be disqualified from the entire promo.

10. Upon delivery, potential winner must present a valid ID and their winning Selecta Cornetto lid with the unique promo code. In the absence of the potential winner, a representative will be allowed to present an authorization letter, ID of the potential winner and the winning Selecta Cornetto lid with the unique promo code. LBC will call the winner prior the delivery to remind them of the requirements. In the event that a potential winner is not present when the prize is delivered, and a representative with an authorization letter or ID of the winner is not available, LBC will attempt to deliver it another time. If the second delivery is still unsuccessful, another winner will be chosen.

11. If the potential winner cannot present the Selecta Cornetto lid with the winning code or the lid presented is not considered valid, the prize will not be released to the potential winner.

12. Reuse or replication of the lids and unique codes will not be honored.

13. Actual prizes may vary in color and packaging. All prizes are tax free, non-convertible to cash and non-transferable.

14. All employees of Unilever-RFM Ice Cream, Inc., Unilever Philippines, Inc., and their partner agencies / third parties, its dealers, suppliers and employees and their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

15. By participating in this on-pack promotion, participants agree to be bound by the official rules and regulations and decisions of Unilever-RFM Ice Cream, Inc. Participating in this promo also constitutes permission of the winners to participate in any advertising purpose or activity in line with the promotion.

16. Acceptance of the prizes constitutes permission to use the winner’s name for advertising purposes without further notice or compensation, unless prohibited by law.

17. In no event shall Unilever-RFM Ice Cream, Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries be liable to the winners for any monetary amount greater than the value of the advertised prizes or their substitutes due to the winners under the rules and regulations of this promo.

18. Unilever-RFM Ice Cream, Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries shall not be liable to the participants in contract, tort, or negligence or otherwise for any loss, damage, cost or expense of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the participant and which is of indirect or inconsequential nature, including without limitation to any economic loss or other loads.

19. Terms and conditions apply for all the discounts and prizes. Decision of Unilever Philippines, Inc. is deemed final.

20. Promo duration is from March 1, 2014 to June 13, 2014.

And whenever you want to catch up with Taylor, you can browse her schedule on her RED TOUR Concert below:

ASIAN TOUR UPDATES:

• May 30, 2014 - Shanghai, China inside Mercedes-Benz Arena

• June 01, 2014 - Tokyo, Japan inside Saitama Super Arena

• June 04, 2014 - Jakarta, Indonesia inside Mata Elang Int'l Stadium

• June 06, 2014 - Manila, Philippines inside Mall of Asia Arena 

• June 09, 2014 - Bangkok, Thailand inside Impact Arena

• June 11, 2014 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia inside Putra Indoor Stadium

• June 12, 2014 - Kallang, Singapore inside Singapore Indoor Stadium

             Get ready folks and sing along with Taylor Swift, the country music princess sings live on June 6, 2014 at Mall of Asia Arena (MOA). See you there...!!! ^_~

             Swifties, below is the seating arrangement of whatever ticket you were having... ^_~

Here are some lines of the songs included in Taylor’s Red Album:

Losing him was blue like I've never known, Missing him was dark grey all alone... - RED

We learn to live with the pain, Mosaic broken hearts, But this love is brave and wild... - STATE OF GRACE

This hope is Treacherous; This day dream is dangerous... - TREACHEROUS

And he's long gone, When he's next to me, And I realize the blame is on me... - I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE

And I know it's long gone, and that magic´s not here no more, And it might be okay, but I'm not fine at all... - ALL TOO WELL

We're happy free confused and lonely at the same time, It's miserable and magical... - 22

And I hope sometimes you wonder about me... - I ALMOST DO

And you, would hide away and find your piece of mind... - WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER

This morning I said we should talk about it, Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved... - STAY STAY STAY

This is the last time I’m asking you why, You break my heart in the blink of an eye...  - THE LAST TIME

I was reminiscing just the other day, While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away... - HOLY GROUND

We had a beautiful magic love there, What a sad beautiful tragic love affair... - SAD BEAUTIFUL TRAGIC

New to town with a made up name in the angel city, Chasing fortune and fame... - THE LUCKY ONE

Come back and tell me why, I'm feeling like I've missed you all this time... - EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED

You'll spend your whole life singing the blues if you keep thinking that way... - STARLIGHT

Thinking all love ever does, Is break and burn and end... - BEGIN AGAIN

*** Credits to the owners of the details above whose link to their websites and pages where attached on each of the names written in bold and italic... ^_~

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Styled my Mom with M&S

      Hi there readers, I wonder if almost all of you remember what event will be happening this coming May 11, 2014 – a very special day. I so happened to bumped on a quote that says:

“Some of us have our mothers as our fashion inspiration. Some of us have a completely different fashion sense. So if you can style the most important woman in your life, what would her style be” – Nuffie Monika 

      It allows me to remember again that Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it touches me a lot because maybe not all but at least more people will get to remember that special day upon reading those lines. A day that should be celebrated and made special because it honors a very special person that allowed us to lived and saw how beautiful, wonderful and awesome this world was. Teaches us how to be stronger and better upon facing the challenges that life have given us. Guided and guarded us on our journey upon obtaining our goals in life. And most especially, leading us the way where GOD needs us to be.

      I was planning a unique surprise for my Mama this coming May 11, 2014 in return for that effort, in which I knew she’s not asking, as for what she always teaches us, “Aim to be the giver, not the receiver; Return the kind acts showed to you, don’t just took it for granted“. Something just popped out in my head and of course with the help and idea of Nuffie Monika together with @MarksSpencerPH, I know for the fact that whatever activities each of us doing today will let us forget that special day and for me to help each of you be reminded, and me too, I decided to write this blog post for my dearest Mama and let everyone also remembers that Mother’s Day is coming. 

      Isn’t it challenging to style our mother in the way we did to ourselves? For me, it was very much challenging because in the first place my mother was the one who teaches and criticizes my fashion sense. She did know what looks and style would be better for me, very well. Now for accepting the challenge, I did grab some @MarksSpencerPH products to style and fashion her up then I came up with this three cute and sassy looks. First is having her upper to be a light colored blouse with blue edges while the lower be plain or with design skirt and having a stylish bag that complements her look. I was inspired to match those products because ¾ blouses and pencil skirts do a magic on her looks and it made her looks very reliable for she works as a “Barangay Lupon”. The second is having her a whole dress with a cute pouch for she looks so elegant wearing it and it gives her a look that my father cannot resist but to bring her on a date this coming Mother’s Day ;-). Third and last, since it’s still dry season here in the Philippines, I’ve decided to include an outfit that my Mama will looks so cute and sassy. The lose blouse partnered with a tribal printed skirt will surely made my mother looks so young and lovely especially for the eyes of my father ;-). I know I’m not that good in styling and in fashion field but for the things I’d experimented below for my mother, well, for me it looks so lovely.

How about you, readers? How will you style your Mom when you have a chance? Comment your fashion styling now and together let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a great BOOM… ^_~

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Definitely Japan. Definitely Kojie.san

             Have you ever tried something that will surely assure you the result of what you were hoping to achieve. Whew, that line sounds so hard to believe but come to think of it, how would you be able to achieve on something when you will not try, how will you move forward if you will continue to doubt, how will you gain the contents of your dreams if you will not risk doing and how will you be able to achieve the glowing soft skin you dreamed of if you will not try to use Kojie.san soap.

             HhhMmm… Every one of us needs to be assures how safe and helpful something we will be using especially when it comes to our skin care because as each of us knew that skin is the biggest part of our body and we can’t do anything to hide it to the public. As for those in mind, it is very much important for us to only use the original kojic acid soap to make our skin glowingly soft and safe from harm. Yes, I know imitators were very much attacking the market to browse and check what to imitate and what were mostly bought by the public. Please always keep in mind how to deal with imitations because an original is worth more than a copy just like Kojie.san. If you may not know, Kojie.san is the first kojic acid soap to be commercially available in the Philippine market. And add up the fact that Kojie.san has a micro peeling effect, which makes it a potent whitening product and does not contain any harmful chemicals for it contains antioxidants and 100% all natural ingredients.

             If you still have doubts then I’ll give you a couple of situations that might help you decide. First, do you know that feeling, when you just bumped with someone you got admired with then you happen to checked how oily and exhausted you were for the long day of doing some stressful activities? How could you smile and approach him/her if you’re too shy of doing, for you wouldn’t have the confidence because of your oily and stressed face. Well, Kojie.san surely got a solution that solves your simple wish, which were having that glowing and soft skin that might slightly attracts your inspiration. And here it goes the other scene; do you also experience sometimes where you have some money but lend it just for the soap you’re buying because it’s as expensive as your meals? You’ll be broke if you force to buy such expensive beauty soap as your salary wouldn’t make it. HhhMmm, no worries for that anymore for Kojie.san just offered you something that you will not realize in an instant that you’re saving your money already. You can buy your meals and beauty soap which is Kojie.san without worrying that you’ll be spending much money. Kojie.san has this ability of making itself cover a very huge part of your body even though you just apply a very small part of it. You will surely saves a lot of money because of Kojie.san.

             Now, for those scenarios above, will you still doubt to buy such a beauty soap that’s mostly answer­­s your wishes? And to add up, I recommend Kojie.san because it’s the only original kojic acid soap that offers the “Beauty” and “Budget” in one, superB and B. So what are you waiting for, have some time purchasing Kojie.san and see for yourself how beauty slowly grows in you.

             You can buy Kojie.san in your preferred supermarket or you may easily drop by on some stalls inside a mall where you and your barkadas go and have some chilling. For more inquiries, details and updates about Kojie.san you may check the links below:

Website: www.kojiesan.com

Email: kojiesan_info@yahoo.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/KojiesanPH

 Twitter: @Kojiesanclassic

Instagram: kojiesanph

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Rhecel Joins "Solidarity in Action" | Christian Life Movement Philippines

        I always love the happiness that runs inside my veins every time I'll help the people who is in need. The very character that I love about being a person who is near with GOD is the fact of being generous by heart. As what the message of "Solidarity in Action" entails --- Our Heavenly Father teaches us to be generous at all times... 

 Herman and Esperanza's way of being GOD's children.

        It's always been great celebrating Birthdays on a hotel, in the garden, at the beach or how about in the restaurant...!!! But it would be BEST celebrating it together with your FAMILY and giving some lessons and treating young individuals who might as well needs some love and care, as what Kuya Herman and Ate Esperanza showed on July 7, 2012 which was Kuya Herman's birthday...

        When we recognize GOD's abilities, we can be confident that GOD knows what we need and that he will take care of us. Some people trust in chance, in their intellect or in their own abilities and in their savings. But for the people living for GOD, our confidence depends on what we know about GOD and His abilities.

        It is always been a great feeling on supporting GOD's doing or might as well follow it for a much better outcome. Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the difference between when we should be working and when we should be waiting on GOD. I think it's kind of an art. It is often a judgment call, based on wisdom and experience. But as you practice following GOD, I think you begin to recognize that when you run up against things beyond your control, then it's time to relax and wait for GOD to do His thing. TRUST GOD, NOT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES...!!!

Here are some heart-warming shots I've got on Kuya Herman's Birthday Celebration/"Solidarity in Action"

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled."-(Matthew 5:6)

"Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy."-(Matthew 5:7)

"Preserve me, O GOD, for in you I put my trust."-(Psalm 16:1)

"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me."-(John 15:4)

May the spirit of true generosity be in each of our hearts and dwell in there, always... ^_^

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OSLOB "Place of Natural Indulgence"

Have you ever been in a town that showcases historic and scenic views that will allow you to collect so many memories when you left. It might take more or less 3 hours to arrived at the place but everything that you will be experiencing is so worthwhile.

Carry your backpacks and join me as I take you a tour on the "Place of Natural Indulgence: OSLOB".

Oslob is formerly known as "Nigad". The word “Oslob” originated due to the misunderstandings between a native couple who's named are "Umpang" and "Burong", and the two civil guards(guardia civils) in the year 1785. The story goes when the said couple were taking a rest under a tree and eating a boiled bananas while soaking it in a vinegar and salt.Two Civil guards pass by and asked the couple; “Como se llama esto pueblo?”(What is the name of this town?). The couple not understanding what the civil guards were saying and thinking that they were asked what they were doing. And since at that time, the couple were soaking the bananas they replied ”Toslob”, which means “Soak or to dip”. And later on, the name was shortened to "Oslob".

Spanish Cuartel

There's no historical landmark has been installed and there's no document about its history has been retrieved but I’ve found out that it was built by El Gran Maestro Don Marcus Sabandal to serve as barracks for the Spanish armies. It is also believed that it served as the first line of defense for the naval infantry due to the town’s strategic location however, its construction was put on hold when the Americans arrived in 1899.&nbspThe Spanish Cuartel, a double rows of arches and 91 centimeter-thick walls of coral stones is said that the stones used for its construction came from the remnants of the collapsed floor of the once five-level bell tower of the nearby church of Nuestra Señora de la Immaculada Concepcion.

Nuestra Señora de la Immaculada Concepcion

Fronting the coast of Oslob is the massive church of Immaculate Concepcion. Constructed on May 4, 1830, that was designed by Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon. He is the same prelate who had built the kiosk of Magellan’s Cross in Cebu City that holds another historic story. However, the construction of the current structure is attributed to Fray Julian Bermejo, the warrior-priest who organized a military defense system composed of "Bantay sa Hari"/watchtowers and fortress churches in the southern coastal region of Cebu. Unfortunately, the church together with its centuries-old rectory is undergoing major reconstruction after both structures were razed by an 8-hour fire in 2008. December  8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion, the patroness of Oslob.

Oslob Belfry

Flanking on the left side of the main church is its four-storey massive belfry. Natives said that the belfry used to be five-levels high however the topmost floor was destroyed by a typhoon and was never rebuilt then another story is said that the belfry is a seven-storey high with 10 bells which have collapsed in 1871. I'm confused though the belfry is so scenic that you can't help yourself but locked your eyes into it.

Baluarte

Constructed on 1788 to act as defense front line of the complex against the moors that enjoyed invading the pueblos along the coast is called "Paril/Baluarte". The thick antique coral stonewalls are topped by a series of inverted cone shaped stones, this unique feature completes the medieval fortress. Attributed by Fray Bermejo, one can only imagine how it looked like from the ruins, the rear portion of the massive wall, gun-slits and the small entrance.

Calle Aragones

The oldest street in Oslob is built on 1879 that is called "Calle Aragones", was named after Parish Priest, Fr. Jose Aragones during the Spanish Era. Walking along in the old street you will then realized that you're following the main processional route way back that connects the church complex with that of the cemetery. The panteon is the focal point of the cemetery complex. According to tradition, the site is where the Spanish priests performed their penitential rituals every 8 in the evening over a platform that once stood at the center.

Tumalog Falls

Another a-must-see and recently discovered place in Oslob is the raw beauty of Tumalog Falls. Also known as “Toslob Falls” or “Mag-Ambak Falls”. The falls have mini-umbrellas that cascade fine strands of cold, fresh water in a rain-like fashion. To get there, you first have to drive a car or rent a "habal-habal" for 15 minutes to the highlands of Oslob and hike for another 15 minutes to discover the falls in which the way down was very steep. There's a natural mini-pool that welcomes you as you enter the area and a century-old trees that provides a mini Jurassic era ambiance. Everyone's might be jaw dropped upon seeing the humbled by the natural beauty of the falls. This immaculate nature attraction is truly breath-taking.

Whale Shark and White Sand Beaches

Oslob is rich of beaches where white sands resides together with a very awesome view of the horizon from the shoreline or wherever your eyes gets you. The very quite sea hides a very big secret that natures offer, "Whale Sharks". You may have four options to experience the humble giants' company.
       • Scuba dive from a  shore entry, it is just a shallow dive in about less than 5 meter but always note that there might be a strong currents along the coast.
       • Snorkel along the sea with your own gear or you might as well rent for there are also available gears from the beach owner.
       • Take a ride on a small fishermen’s boat wherein usually only room for one visitor per boat within 40 minutes.
       • Hire an outrigger boat but the things is, there are restrictions on how close you can get to the whale sharks.

You may check out their Official Website: oslob.gov.ph to collect some information on how things are going and how to get there, fell free to interact. You might as well check on the video below to boast your interest on the place.

Here are some pictures that might interest you to visit at Oslob,"Place of Natural Indulgence".

The beauty of nature do hugs your eyes  the moment you arrive at the place, Oslob.

Solemnity strikes as you pave yourself on the park that offers the view of the horizon.

The holy ground of Nuestra Señora de la Immaculada Concepcion Parish let's you contemplate deeply.

"So what are you waiting for my dear beautiful ladies and handsome guys out there. Experience the humble offer as our Mother Nature showcases OSLOB, Place of Natural Indulgence." ^_^

*Credits to the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Marketing students of Hotel and Management(BSHM). Mr. Steven N. Sasam's class for the pictures and video.

*Ma. Rhe John, G-Anne, Stingo, Waneth, Mariz, John Louis, Jona, Jenny, Deyya and Janine.

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