Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao supports Earth Hour 2010

In 2009, the Philippines ranked 1st worldwide in terms of cities and towns which participated in the Earth Hour activities. More than 10 million Filipinos in 647 municipalities switched off their lights saving 611 MWh of electricity. This year, Earth Hour hopes to see more people participating in this environmental awareness campaign. Hopefully, we will see more Filipino homes and establishments on candlelight from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on March 2, 2010.

Special programs and countdown events will be celebrated in key cities across the Philippines on March 27, 2010 to make Earth Hour 2010 more memorable:

• Manila - SM Mall of Asia from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Cebu - A special program will be held at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu right after a show featuring the Side A band.
• Davao - A mini indak-indak (street dance) will be held at the SM City Davao parking area from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. to be participated in by students, business groups, and other professionals.

You can still do your part even in your own home. First, you can register by clicking the light bulb here. You can also participate in the "10 for 2010" initiative by inviting 10 friends to become Earth Hour Advocates. Lastly, do not forget to switch your lights off for an hour on March 27, 2010 starting at 8:30 p.m.

Earth Hour Philippines 2010 Theme - If We Try by WWF-Philippines

Learn more about the Earth Hour by visiting the Earth Hour Philippines Facebook fan page.


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SM City Taytay's 3-Day Sale!

SM City Taytay celebrates Summer with with its very first 3 DAY SALE for 2010 this coming March 26, 27 & 28. Known as the most exciting venue in Rizal, SM City Taytay not only houses exciting activities, attractions and events but also boasts of a wide selection of food, clothing and other sevices.

Known to be flooded by people every weekend, the SM City Taytay 3 Day Sale also features noteworthy events such as the Earth Hour which will be on March 27, 8:30pm. Kids and kids at heart will surely have a blast as we host the very first Kite Making Workshop, March 28, 10:00am at the Event Center, followed by Kite Road Show - Kite Flying activity at 1:00pm wherein various colorful and beautiful kites will be flown at the open parking area at 1:00pm.

Enjoy up to 50% off on selected items mallwide and get a chance to win exciting prizes as SM City Taytay gives out 11 Asus Laptops. Please see print ads and flyers for more details.

For inquiries, call SM City Taytay at 661.2033-37 or email smttmarketing@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter or Blogspot."


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Bilar Man-made Mahogany Forest

Second stop of our Bohol Countryside Tour, Day 2 in Bohol.

We passed by the town of Bilar on the way to Loboc from the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen, Bohol. The man-made mahogany forest where the highway passes through is simple irresistible. Tall mahogany trees and seedlings line up the road and provide a thick canopy for motorists and tourists underneath. It has been a favorite stop over for tourists because of the cool atmosphere that the canopy brings.


There was nothing much to see in this place but tall mahogany trees. Yet, our group enjoyed the place and even stopped for a while to sit on the big rocks beside the highway. The view reminded me of the pine trees in Baguio. The weather that day was also almost the same as Baguio's cool weather since it rained while we were at the Chocolate Hills Complex. The man-made mahogany forest is truly a welcome sight for people like me who miss this kind of greenery in the city.


The Man-made Mahogany Forest is located in Bilar, Bohol which is about 20 kilometers from Tagbilaran City. To go there, tourists can ride a bus to Bilar from the Dao bus terminal in Tagbilaran City. It would be best if you visit the Man-made Mahogany Forest as part of a van rental package. We got ours for Php 3,500 for 8 hours.


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SM City Marikina's 3-Day Summer Sale!

"SM City Marikina sizzles this Summer with its very first 3 DAY SALE for 2010 this coming March 19, 20 & 21.

SM City Marikina not only houses exciting activities, attractions and events but also boasts of a wide selection of food, clothing, gadgets and other services. On March 19, SM Advantage card holders will enjoy a 2-Hour Special as they take 10% extra off for SM Advantage card users for the first two hours of March 19!

Enjoy up to 50% off on selected items mallwide and get a chance to win one of the 6 Yamaha Nuovo Z Automatic MotorcyclesPlease see print ads and flyers for more details.

For inquiries, call SM City Marikina at 477.1686, email smmkmarketing@gmail.com, visit the SM Marikina Facebook page, or check out the SM City Marikina blog."


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McDonald's 24/7 McDelivery

It's late at night and you are hungry. If you just want a Big Mac and nothing else, you could now enjoy it via McDonald's delivery.

Now, there are no more minimum food purchase orders at McDelivery. Whether you're ordering your McDonald's favorites for yourself or an army, the delivery charge is fixed at only Php 40. No more 10% delivery fee.

Big Mac or small fries, no order's too tall. There's only one number to call 24/7: 8-McDO (or 8-6236) or log on to www.mcdelivery.com.ph.

McDelivery 24/7 is starting this off in the following areas: Metro Manila; Antipolo; San Pedro, Laguna; Laguna Bel-Air; Tarlac; Lipa, Batangas; Cebu and Davao.

Any order, McDonald's delivers.

From our friends at Nuffnang.

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Rizal Arts Festival 2010

The 2nd Rizal Arts Festival proved to be a showcase of Rizal Province's best artists. Organized by famed artist Nemi Miranda of the Nemiranda Arthouse Gallery and SM City Taytay, the exhibit was opened in February 24 at the mall's event center and will run until March 13, 2010. Gracing the launching and ribbon cutting of the arts festival was Rizal's First Lady and supporter of the Rizal Artists Group, Andrea Bautista-Ynares, and Taytay Mayor Joric Gacula.

Me with SM City Taytay's Manager Mr. Jason Alvarez and Mr. Nemi Miranda
Featured Rizal artists in this festival include Nemiranda's ART CAMP, the Rizal Bonsai Club, the Eastern Rizal Photographers guild, Taytay couturiers Gener Gozum and Merlino Cruz, the Neo Angono Artists, and tattoo icon Butch Bautista.








 Below is the schedule of the Art Workshops that will be happening during the Rizal Arts Festival 2010:

Art & Sektching Lessons by Nemiranda's ART CAMP
March 1 - 5 (Monday to Friday), 4 PM at the Event Center.

• Open to all ages.
• Participants should bring own art materials (drawing paper, craypas/oil pastel, and pencil/charcoal).

Ceramic Painting Workshop
February 26-28, March 5-7, March 12-14 (Friday and Saturday)during Mall hours at the Event Center.

• Open to all ages.
• Materials are available at the venue.

Bonsai Making Workshop
February 26-27 (Friday and Saturday), 3 PM at the Event Center.

• Open to all ages.
• Materials are available at the venue. 

Photography Workshop
March 6 (Saturday), 3 PM at the Event Center.

• Open to all ages.
• Materials are available at the venue.

The Art of Tattoo by Butch Bautista of Fine Line Tattoo
March 6 (Saturday), 4 PM at the Event Center.

• Open to all ages.
• Materials are available at the venue. 

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Cebu Pacific Now Flies to Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur

Starting April 27, 2010, Cebu Pacific will be flying passengers from Cebu to Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Known as the Little Hongkong of the South, Pagadian City officially celebrates Chinese New Year to honor the contributions of its Chinese community.

Cebu-Pagadian flights are on sale for as low as Php 688 from now until February 25, 2010 only. Travel date is from April 27 to July 31, 2010.

Manila-Pagadian flights will be available starting June 9, 2010. Fares are at Php 1,088 for travel from June 9 to July 31, 2010.

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