Sunday, October 31, 2010

Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion SM Fairview Mall Tour

Last October 23, 2010,we were invited to witness Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion at SM Fairview Mall.



The first batch of hosts for Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion were Diego Bandido of YES FM 101.1 and Kristine Dera of 90.7 Love RAdio. The hosts talked about the brief history of BCP Dermatological Corporation. According to them, BCP Dermatological Corporation is the reason behind the Dermablend Papaya Orange and Dermablend Guava Tea Tree soaps and Diana Stalder products. BCP Dermatological Corporation has already 18 years of experience in the business. In addition, Stalder Laboratories, Inc., or SLI, its manufacturing arm, uses imported raw materials from USA and Europe. Stalder Laboratories, Inc., is in compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.



This event is already the second leg of Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvastion . The first Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvastion happened at Market Market last June 29, 2010.

Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion showcased different celebrity endorsers of Swisse-Phil Holdings Corp. The first celebrity endorser to perform was Bryan Termulo. He is one of the contenders in Pinoy Pop Superstar.



Little kids also danced and briefly modeled different products from Swisse-Phil Holdings Corporation.



On the second half of the show the hosts were replaced by TAMBALANG BALASUBAS at BALAHURA featuring NICOLE HYALA and CHRISTSUPER. They introduced the ambassadors of beauty for Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvastion . SKINvasion questions were asked by the audience and were readily welcomed and answered by the SKINvasion ambassadors.







After the beauty forum for Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvastion , the endorser for Diana Stalder of Dermaline , Ms. Diana Menesez sang two songs for the audience.


There was also a special segment for Diana Stalder Masculine Wash, a product for men highlighted in this Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvastion . Diana Stalder Masculine Wash was presented by several hunky men who tore their t-shirts in front of the audience to show that they are masculine enough to use Diana Stalder Masculine Wash. They also handed out samples of the Diana Stalder Masculine Wash to spectators.


My personal favorite amongst the performers would be Ms. Mariel Corpuz. Ms. Mariel Corpuz won The World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) held at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, California last July 23, 2010. Her rendition of "Halo" originally sang by Beyonce Knowles really impressed the crowd. It was a great follow-up after Ms. Dina dela Paz-Stadler's speech about being HAPPY. According to the company's president, Swisse-Phil and its staff maintains a HAPPY disposition where H stands for Happiness, A for Accommodating, P for Persistence, P for Positivity and finally Y for a "Yes I Can" attitude.








And of course, the highlight of the event are performances from two of the most eligible bachelors in the country who happens to be the celebrity endorsers of Dermablend soaps namely Gerald Anderson for Dermablend Guava Tea Tree Soap and Sam Milby for Dermablend Papaya-Orange Soap.







The event ended on time and I can say the Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion audience left entertained and "happy" after receiving their freebies from Dermablend and related sponsors.

We would like to express our gratitude to Ms. Dina Dela Paz-Stadler for her invitation to attend the Swisse-Phil Grand SKINvasion. We admire her vision to reach the cusp of technology for beauty while helping as many Filipinos. We need more entrepreneurs like Ms. Dina who promotes a "Yes We Can" attitude.

As for Dermablend products, I am actually a user of Dermablend Cleansing Milk. The Dermablend Cleansing Milk can be used for all types of skin. Dermablend Cleansing Milk is also hypoallergenic, gentle to sensitive skin, non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Personally, I like it because its light and it does not cause me to break-out. It's actually taking me a long time to finish it because I only use it as a cold-cream when I need to remove stubborn make-up or if my eyes are too tired and I need to clean my face. So far that is the only experience I have with Dermablend. I wish that next time they will come up with smaller bottles of Dermablend Cleansing Milk because when the last time I asked they told me that they only offer it in 200ml bottles. The best thing I remembered with my purchase was that that Dermablend Cleansing Milk was affordable and it does the job it promises.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

XEND Announcement: LATER 2PM cut-off time! CHEAPER and FASTER Provincial Service



I have been a customer of Xend this year. I do online shopping and selling and one of my buyers said that she intends to buy my item only if I will use Xend as courier service so she can save on shipping rate. And because my goal is to make my on-line shopping experience (whether I am selling or purchasing) a happy one I googled Xend and registered on their site.

It was a new experience for me because there was no live person to assist and give instructions but I said to myself so what this will be just like any on-line course. I first registered so I can have an on-line account at Xend.

To register at Xend, find the tab "Open an Account Now". It's beside "Welcome" of Xend's Homepage http://new.xend.com.ph/Default.aspx

Then after registering at Xend I clicked on the tabs to see which one will help me book a pick-up with Xend. I found the tab "Pick-up" which is in between "Waybill" and "Settings" tab in Xend's page. Click the drop down menu and you will see an option that says "Schedule a Pick-up". Finally I watched a video to help me book a pick-up.Because I scheduled before 8am, my item was picked up on the same day.

So far here are the benefits of using Xend for me:
1. Using Xend gives me convenience of booking a pick-up online and hence it saves time in going to the courier station
2. Xend offers same day pick-up for bookings made before 8am
3. Xend has a minimal fee for sending which is P50 for areas within Metro Manila and P83 to P90 pesos for areas outside Metro Manila
4. So far none of my buyers complained about Xend's speed of delivery which is also important to online sellers and buyers like me.

On the other hand,the only thing I can comment about Xend right now is the quality of the plastic they use for sending. Xend's container used to be white and now its blue. Personally I like the blue better because it looks more durable compared to the plain white one. Other than that I am happy with Xend's service.

The reason I am posting this blog about Xend is because they sent me an e-mail giving its customers more great news. Below please find, the e-mail Xend sent to me. I would like to make a review of Xend's announcement as soon as I try it but for now I would like to share Xend's good news to everyone:

Xend
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New Cut-off time will be 2pm!
Due to popular demand, effective November 15, you now have until 2PM to schedule a pickup. But, there are some advantages if you schedule before 8AM. Please see guidelines below for details.

Guidelines:
1) To qualify for the 2pm cut-off time, pickups must be scheduled online via myXend. Pickups scheduled through phone will be for next day pickup.
2) "Provincial" packages that are scheduled for pickup BEFORE 8AM will have a transit time of 1-2 days. "Provincial" packages scheduled for pickup AFTER 8AM will have a transit time of 2 business days.
3) "Metro Manila" and "Rizal to Manila" packages still have a NEXT DAY transit time regardless of the time scheduled.
4) Pickups that are scheduled online from 8AM to 2PM will be picked up anytime after 12noon.
5) Pickups scheduled after 8AM for office addresses are not recommended as we cannot guarantee that they will be picked up within office hours. If your pickup is at an office address, we recommend that you schedule before 8AM so we can guarantee pickup within office hours.

Cheaper and Faster Provincial Service!
We are very glad to announce that effective November 2, we will have a new CHEAPER and FASTER Provincial Service!
We are now able to offer a faster transit time of only 1-2 business days so your clients can now receive their packages as soon as the next day! We were also able to simplify and lower our rates even further to help you boost your provincial orders!

"Provincial” packages that are scheduled for pickup BEFORE 8AM will have a transit time of 1-2 business days. “Provincial” packages scheduled for pickup AFTER 8AM will have a transit time of 2 business days.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Hotel H20 Liquid Pool and Lounge: Manila's Pool Party



Last October 23, 2010, I was invited to attend the Rave Event at Hotel H2O, Manila Ocean Park where media men were privileged to see the opening of Manila Ocean Park's Liquid Pool and Lounge. In my next blogs, I will be detailing my experience and observations about the event. For now, I would like to share with you the details found in the press kit provided to us about the first Manila's Pool Party venue, LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE.

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Introducing Hotel H2O's first and newest Liquid Pool and Lounge party venue in Manila. It is in an oasis, covering around 600 sqm amidst the bustling metropolis. Her name is LIQUID and she's out to party.

Hotel H2O, located at Manila Ocean Park, once again stands for its exceptional experiences with distinctive style, service and personality through its first and newest club LIQUID. Liquid Pool and Lounge will bring the clubbing experience – Vegas’ style. It is sexy, fun and exquisite like no other.

Liquid Pool and Lounge
<> brings a sizzling yet refreshing clubbing experience that fuses an urban club scene and beach getaway. You can dance on the regular dance floor or dive into our 3-feet pool and dance like you never did before.

Look forward to a fluid and fabulous night as Liquid Pool and Lounge<> begins to flow through your senses through our regular events.

Where is LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE?

Inside the Manila Ocean Park Complex by the souvernir shop is an underground, a hidden paradise getaway. Immediately after going down the stairs leads you to Liquid Pool and Lounge's doorway, a stylish curved Pool and Lounge by the entrance invites you to take a dip. Go further inside and you cannot miss the DJ playing the nicest beats and rhythms to suit your senses.

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE features a unique cave architecture embellished by the relaxing hues of the earth and soothing shades of the sea. LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE, with its state-of-the-art sound & lighting systems, enticing indoor pool facilities, and free-flowing entertainment . . . is Manila's very own secluded escape from the usual lifestyle.

Who is LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE?

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE is an epitome of class, sensuality, and playfulness. A mirror of today's vibrant youth and fun-loving people. An image of elegance, energy, and merriment. LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE mingles with the young and the “hip” who, like her, love to meet new people and hang-out in exquisite party spots.

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE is Hotel H2O's premier nightlife destination. LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE is also a fresh venue for the uncommon and totally unique clubbing experience. Push the tempo and celebrate with a splash only at LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE! Just plunge into a paradise of free-flowing fun, endless energy, and non-stop party!

Indulge in a wide variety of sumptuous dishes that go well with LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE's alcoholic beverages and signature shots; get your tastebuds tickled with Calamares, Chicken Lollipop, and Kebabs, or try something new like Mexican Caviche, Crispy Grilled Pork Ears, or Crispy Dory Fish Fillet. LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE also has your usual comfort foods—like French Fries, Mojos, and Pasta/Noodle dishes—so there's no need to look for them elsewhere!

In the mood for something to make you a bit tipsy before you hit the dance floor or go for a dip? LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE is never short of premium alcoholic drinks like vodka, scotch, cocktails, and signature drinks to loosen you up a bit. Need a drink to cool you down after showing off those hot dance moves? Treat yourself with some non-alcoholic mocktails to quench your thirst.

What sets LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE apart from the rest of night-out venues in the metro is its “dip and dance” experience. Why limit yourself to the usual clubbing spots when you can take the party somewhere wet and make things more exciting? Why go out of town for a wet nightlife when you can experience an exquisite pool party anytime, right in the heart of Manila's H20 Hotel!

There are two ways to satisfy your senses inside LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE.

Drink and chill out to the hypnotic beats straight away at the dry area, or
Wade into the wet area and enjoy the music with a LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE signature drink.

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE Events

HOT MONDAYS,
TEASE TUESDAYS,
WETNESSDAYS
TEMPTATION THURSDAYS
FLUID FRIDAYS
SEXY SATURDAYS

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE is also brimming with nightly themed events and celebrations that will keep party people excited and on their toes. The nights are sizzling hot and entertainment is always refreshing in LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE!

For more details, contact:
Manila Ocean Park Complex
Luneta, Manila
Tel. 02 - 567 - 7777 loc. 151

For inquiries, guestlist, and table reservations,
email: liquidpoollounge@yahoo.com

LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE: OPERATING HOURS and ADMISSION FEE

Mon to Fri: 5:00 PM to 12:00 MN
(Fridays extended up to 2:00 AM)
P500

Sat: 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
P500

Sun: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
P500

*Admission Fee is inclusive of FREE 2 drinks, locker, and towel.

*LADIES in SWIMWEAR GET FREE Admission !!!
*LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE Admission is strictly for 18 years old and up only.


LIQUID POOL AND LOUNGE DRESS CODE

For swimming attire:
Ladies: Swimsuits. Shirts or shorts on top of swim wear are NOT ALLOWED while in the pool.
Gentlemen: board shorts and trunks only. Cycling shorts, basketball shorts, walking shorts (denim or cotton) are NOT ALLOWED.

For non-swimming attire:
Ladies and gentlemen can wear anything casual but chic and classy. STRICTLY NO LONG JEANS.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Rave Event at Manila Ocean Park Featuring Liquid Pool & Lounge



I was invited to attend Manila Ocean Park's RAVE even today October 23, 2010 featuring the first Liquid Bar which combines a pool and lounge bar. I'm excited to see what the bar looks like as I've seen it only once while it was being constructed.

The invitation below is taken from the website of Manila Ocean Park's current news and events:
http://www.manilaoceanpark.com/news.php?id=59&l=indexnews

Mark your calendars now! Spread the exciting news! Get ready for a lively RAVE Bikini Concert (part of the RUN RIDES RAVE Event) on October 23, 2010, 7:30 PM at Manila Ocean Park's Acquatica.

For only P400 per ticket, you are entitled to 2 drinks at the LIQUID Pool & Lounge, Bikini Concert (FHM Bikini Show & Concert), and the Musical Fountain Show!

The Bikini Concert features Wendy Valdez, Mossimo band, Kitty Girls, the FHM Babes, EB Babes, and Tanya Markova for the main concert!

For ticket inquiries, call 0917-872-4491 or check out the Manila Ocean Park Facebook / Acquatica Facebook accounts.

To get you more excited about Liquid Pool and Lounge here are some of the teasers and posters Manila Ocean Park released for this event:





Wednesday, October 13, 2010

360 Fitness- 100 PLUS Circuit Training Marathon!



I will be posting articles about health in my blog from now on in line with my personal goal to stay fit.

360 Fitness Club, the Philippines’ first co-ed express circuit training facility, introduces another first: a circuit training boot camp race to be held on October 24, 2010 at the Philsports Arena Track & Field oval. Race through 8 different stations where you will have to perform a required set of circuit training exercises in order to advance. There will be 3 levels of difficulty designed for beginner, elite, and expert marathoners. If you’re tired of the usual marathons, then this is definitely something worth trying!

The event is powered by 100Plus isotonic sports drink in partnership with Globe Gcash, Muscle Tape, BarleyGreen, L-Carnitine Gold, and Finix. The event is also supported by Megaclinic, Nova, Hidden Spring, Coffee Twist, Greenwich, Fruit Magic and Mega Clinic. Winners for each of the three levels will win cash prizes of P3,000, P5,000 and P7,000 respectively. Participants will receive loot bags containing freebies from the sponsors and other prizes will be also given away during the event.

Registration starts at 6am, and the heats start at:

6:30 am for Level 1 (Beginner)

7:15 am for Level 2 (Elite)

8:00 am for Level 3 (Expert)

Ticket price is P250 for members and P350 for non-members.

Visit www.facebook.com/360fitnessclub for more information. You may post any inquires on the club’s facebook wall.

To register, visit 360 Fitness Club at the 13th floor of Strata 100 Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. You may also contact them via phone (5777807), mobile (0917 5600360), email (360fitness@completethecircuit.com) or website inquiry (www.completethecircuit.com).

Bring it on!

*article courtesy of manilafitness.com (http://manilafitness.com/2010/10/02/360fitness-100-circuit-training-marathon.html)

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Virtual Assistant (VA) Seminar by Jomar Hilario: A Review

Last Sunday, I went to attend Jomar Hilario's level 1 training on how to become a virtual assistant. According to his website http://www.jomarhilario.com, in this training you will get the following things:


Session 1: Initial Training for VAs

Details of the VA Training online course:
a. You'll know the requirements so you can be considered a good "candidate" to be a VA (physical, mental, skills, etc)
b. Websites and Skills and Programs you need to study because you'll need them as a VA
c. You'll know exactly what I tell my VAs to do, so you'll know the how easy or complex it is.
d. How to communicate properly with your offsite boss (this is the most critical skill and attitude as a VA).
e. How to negotiate or justify your "rate" (how much you'll receive or want to receive as VA).
f. What two buttons on the keyboard will become your best friend as a VA
g. The correct daily attitude towards your virtual boss to ensure smooth work flow and happiness for both of you.
h. How to make a SHINY and effective resume for VA employment.
i. Common misconceptions regarding VAs
j. Personal positive and negative realizations of existing VAs (people I've worked with)
k. How to cope with the eventual overwhelm if it happens (work load)
l. You'll find out how I started in this VA business (as a boss and trainer)

Note: Again this is NOT a technical course. If I discussed ALL programs in STEP BY STEP fashion, it will take more than a month non-stop. This is the introductory course that you can build on. If you can investigate how to use (for example, SKYPE) a program on your own, then you're going to be fine as a VA.

From the topics listed, I find the VA seminar practical and enlightening. It's true that you might be able to get the information for free if you researched on your own. Eventually, you will get to know the things Jomar Hilario discussed in his VA seminar. However, the problem is that most of us are programmed not to value the things we obtained for free thinking that losing it or not putting significant effort to pursue it is not a loss for us since we did not invest anything to get it anyway. Hence, as Jomar Hilario said he has yet to hear from participants he gave this VA seminar training for free.

So how much does it cost to invest in this VA seminar? I can say that the training fee is also practical given that the session is for 5-hours and is a no-nonsense approach to a Virtual Assistant's life. Thus, by the end of the VA seminar and you feel like it is not for you, then I think you should follow your gut because to become a Virtual Assisntant is not really for anyone. It takes a lot of discipline to become a home-based worker and some people are just stuck to the employee attitude that venturing on their own scares them a lot.

This seminar is not only a VA training seminar for me. Jomar mentioned several examples to help improve one's mindset not just as a VA but also to help broaden your perspectives in life. He emphasizes that everything you do will depend on your mindset. Life examples were provided by Jomar Hilario enumerating the things he has encountered in his life to make him a successful VA trainer here in the Philippines.

If you are tired from the corporate life and want to have more time to work at home (to get away from the stress, traffic, corporate attires, the lunch-outs and dinner splurges) and you just want to enjoy home-cooked meals and working from the comforts of your home then click the link below to attend a VA seminar from Jomar Hilario.

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=3921378

On the other hand, if you need a more extensive online marketing mentoring, Jomar Hilario promises to check your own site for one year and mentor you. You also get access to his network of online marketers where each of you can read issues and solutions on things online marketers experience. This kind of experience is what we call vicarious learning in Education and why is learning vicariously important? Simply because you learn on how other people make mistakes and how they overcame it. It is also a form of inspiration that you are not alone in this world. And the path to online marketing is just one click away:

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=3921380

According to Cito Beltran and Jomar Hilario, we Filipinos do not know how to negotiate. Maybe we find it embarrassing or that we were just not raised to have a business culture. If that's you, then you can still help your friends, family, colleagues and basically any person in this world by being an affiliate marketer for Jomar Hilario. (Actually, you can also do this for Bo Sanchez and I will tell you more about it in the next blog.) So if you think sharing this good news is to hard for you to do face to face and you just want to promote Jomar Hilario through e-mails, your blog, text or other forms of media, then click the link below.

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1225034

The reason I am promoting Jomar Hilario is simple. I believe on what this guy is talking about: the importance of mindset, the law of abundance and most importantly the chance to give Filipinos an avenue to become an entrepreneur.

Now, think about it. when are you going to pursue your OWN success?

P.S. Do you want to get a free e-book on the basics on how to become a VA (with copyrights for distribution) from me, its easy. Follow me in this blog and PM me (do not post your e-mail in the message). I will contact you and send you the e-book via e-mail. That's just two easy steps!

Capillariscope in Zenyu Ecospa, Hotel H2O, Manila Ocean Park, Philippines: A Review

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, capillaroscopy is the diagnostic examination of capillaries found in the nail beds and viewed using a microscope.

While doing my research, I found out that there is not much background on this technology available in the Internet yet. A popular item that comes out related to capillaroscopy is nail-fold capillaroscopy. A similar system is provided by KK Technology, an England-based company that provides "instrumentation and software systems for analysis of the microcirculation" (http://kktechnology.com/vcs.html).


capillaroscopy from KK Technology

As you can see in the picture found from KK Technology's website, the capillariscope is connected to computer monitors to show the activity of the capillaries. On the other hand the capillariscope in Zenyu Ecospa has an attached monitor already for viewing. I guess the only benefit I can see is that the capillariscope in Zenyu Ecospa allows an easier observation of your capillaries' activity.

capillaries are readily shown on the monitor of the capillariscope at Zenyu Ecospa

Similar to the handheld dermatoscope used as a nail-fold capillariscope presented in the website of Archives Dermatology (http://archderm.ama-assn.org/), the capillariscope in Zenyu Ecospa works "after a drop of oil (in this case olive oil) is applied to the nail, the objective (microscope's lens) of the capillariscope is placed on the nail fold and lightly pressed." Thanks to advancements, this time the capillary bed is viewed using the attached monitor instead of using the ocular piece of the microscope."

Dr. Eric Tan places a drop of olive oil on the forefinger before viewing it on the capillariscope

After adjusting the fine and course focus knobs of the capillariscope, one can readily see your very own capillaries.

What are capillaries again?
Capillaries are the smallest of the body's blood vessels and are part of the microcirculation. These small blood vessels connect arteries to veins. Capillaries branches throughout the body tissues to deliver oxygen and nutrients and carry away waste products.

capillariscope showing flowing blood in the capillaries

So what is the benefit of improving the health of your capillaries?
The answer is that the faster the performance of your capillaries result to an efficient traffic of delivering nutrients throughout your body and removal of waste products.

The length of active capillaries and the speed of their activity is affected by our lifestyle. Hence, most of the damage our capillaries are subjected to is something we caused ourselves. Majority of the reasons of poor capillary activity I heard from participants were due to high stress in their job, poor sleeping and/or eating habits and health conditions.

But what if you can't avoid the unhealthy lifestyle right away?
That is where Zenyu Ecospa comes in. The participants in the blogger's event for Zenyu Ecospa where kind of hesitant at first and at the same time curious about what their capillaries would look like. Some already mentioned warnings before sitting on the chair about what they ate recemtly, how many hours of sleep they had last night and so on and so forth. I guess they were hoping to justify the lack of visible healthy capillaries.

As the old saying goes, "Looks can be deceiving". Somebody who looks healthy may not be really healthy when you look at them skin-deep wise. I can't help but think that those who do not have satisfactory capillary action in their bodies are potential walking time-bombs ready to explode any condition or disease they might be predisposed of or somehow develop due to their lifestyle. It is a common reaction after seeing the results of the capillariscope for people to utter promises that they will soon change their bad health habits. Personally, one can really hope they do and I am not an exception to those people who need to change their lifestyle.

According to Dr. Eric Tan, the capillariscope can be one of the devices use to diagnose health conditions. However, they would still need more data and information to make an accurate diagnosis.

For now having your capillaries checked in the capillariscope in Zenyu Ecospa has no fee as long as you acquire at least one of the services of Zenyu Ecospa. It is part of their bonus service when you get a massage or enjoy a hot bed therapy. For a list of services currently available at Zenyu Ecospa, check out my Zenyu Ecospa review http://iaadamlim.blogspot.com/2010/09/zenyu-ecospa-review.html

To book appointments at the Zenyu Ecospa, you may call Hotel H20 at Manila Ocean Park at 2386100 or 5677777 and ask to be connected to Dr. Eric Tan, Kat or Lyn of the Zenyu Ecospa.

Kat and Lyn of Zenyu Ecospa