THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been given approval to proceed with a P3.83-billion disaster risk reduction project in Pampanga Bay, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said in a statement yesterday.
Mar 182014
Mar 182014
THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) plans to exhibit various public-private partnership (PPP) projects tomorrow to gauge potential investors’ interest in firming up the projects’ designs.
Mar 182014
Brogues are in vogue: A pair of thick-soled brogues from Charles & Keith is hot, hot, hot!, Heavy metal: Studded clutch bag and metallic pumps from Charles & Keith MANILA, Philippines – Whether it is the drastic change of weather, the budding of flowers, or the simple fact that everyone’s fashion looks a bit more casual cool, there has always been something undeniably refreshing about spring. Charles & Keith’s Spring 2014 collection is a breath of fresh air with brand new constructions straight from the runway. The newly-released product line invests a bit more in trendy and fashion-forward pieces to keep to the season’s renewed look. Here’s a guide to the season’s best and freshest accessory trends. • Bleach white is chic and classic. For a laidback look fit for denim shorts or sun dresses, scallop sandals in all white exude ease and innocence. For an edgy look fit for pencil skirts and cigarette pants, white wedges with Lucite or clear heels are the strongest bet. • Unapologetic shine and metallic finishing is the key detail this spring season. Minimalist clothing with either an all-silver shoulder bag or sling-back wedges is the ultimate spring outfit. • The New Shoe relieves blistered toes and aching ankles. With the modern 21st century woman in mind, designers are creating and stylists are lauding footwear that balance comfort and style. From strappy fisherman’s sandals to thick-soled brogues, up the style ante without compromising comfort. • Masculine constructions and menswear now inspire details. Lace-ups, Read More …
Mar 182014
Who’s the fairest of them all?: (from left) Mian Datu David, Unilever’s marketing manager for skin; Kaye Paras, Vaseline’s assistant brand manager; Julian Gollayan, Vaseline’s brand manager; Maxene Magalona, Vaseline’s brand ambassador; and Apples Aberin, Unilever’s PR head for personal care While there is a plethora of whitening products on the market, how many can claim instant results? That you’ll look immediately whiter after — not a month or two weeks — but after one application? Vaseline can. After doing consumer research into what Filipinas wanted in a whitening lotion, the bodycare brand found that women are more discerning — as well as a bit more demanding — now. “They always say, ‘We want a more effective whitening lotion,’ and when they say ‘effective,’ it’s really the speed of the results,” says Julian “Jules” Gollayan, Vaseline’s brand manager. “So that’s why we came up with Instant Fair. How fast do you want it? ‘We want it in one application,’ and we give it to them.” How is this possible, you ask, barring skin bleaching on a Michael Jackson level? Vaseline’s Healthy White Instant Fair lotion has micro-reflector technology that adds an additional layer to your skin that is fair, so you look instantly lighter, according to Gollayan. “For real whitening, it also has vitamin B3 or Niacinamide, which is our patented whitening ingredient, so that has long-term effect,” he adds. “In seven days you’ll see a noticeable difference, but in two weeks, skin will really be fair based on clinical tests. Lifestyle Feature ( Read More …
Mar 182014
MANILA, Philippines – The peso moved sideways on Tuesday, closing at 44.685 from the previous day’s 44.69. Total volume transacted at the Philippine Dealing System amounted to $611.6 million, lower than the $736.6 million posted on Monday. The peso opened Tuesday at 44.64.
Mar 182014
MANILA, Philippines – Saudi Arabian visitors to the Philippines more than doubled since 2009, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Tuesday. “From only 19,101 Saudi visitors in 2009, the Philippines attracted a record 38,969 last year, a growth of 104 percent. Last year’s total was a growth of nearly 29.7 percent from the previous year, while the average growth of visitor arrivals since 2009 has been at 19.8 percent,” the state agency said. DFA said the spike in Saudi Arabian tourist arrivals came from the Embassy’s tourism promotion campaigns in the Middle Eastern country, in partnership with Saudi travel agencies accredited with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT). Last December, DOT officials went to Saudi Arabia to promote Philippine tourism in Riyadh. The event was attended by officials from the Saudi Chambers of Commerce and tour operators in the country. In April 2013, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and DOT also participated in the Riyadh Travel Fair. “The event drew 998 visitors, with many inquiring about holiday packages to prime destinations like Boracay, Palawan, Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and Panglao Island, and Davao’s Pearl Farm,” DFA said, adding that DOT and the embassy will be joining the event again this year. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 The DOT, in coordination with the Philippine Tourism Office in Dubai, also held a familiarization tour of Manila, as well as Tagaytay, Clark and Subic, for selected Saudi travel agents. “It was an opportunity for them to personally see Read More …
Mar 182014
Kelly Misa travels the world in her new lifestyle show airing on ABS-CBN News Channel.
Mar 182014
MANILA, Philippines – The peso slightly improved against the dollar midday Tuesday, settling at 44.636 from the previous day’s 44.69. Total volume transacted at the Philippine Dealing System amounted to $324.6 million in the morning trade, lower than the $449 million posted in the same period the previous day. The peso opened Tuesday at 44.64.
Mar 172014
Liz Uy’s book StyLIZed is currently on top of National Bookstore’s bestsellers list.
Mar 172014
Dr. Will Coronado: The use of safe and effective products are keys to better dental habits. MANILA, Philippines -For some people, the sting that comes after every gargle is their sign that a mouthwash is actually working. However, this misconception has been dispelled when Pascual Laboratories (PascualLab) introduced OraCare in 2004. It is the first and only mouthwash product in the country that safely eliminates bad breath-causing bacteria without leaving a burning sensation. While OraCare is sugar-free and alcohol-free, its breakthrough technology lies in its active ingredient stabilized chlorine dioxide (ClO2) which was stabilized for pharmaceutical use by Will Coronado, a doctor of science and a US-based Filipino-American. ClO2 originated as a gas, with strong oxidizing properties that, through lab processing to aqueous solution and when added in mouthwash formulations like OraCare, releases oxygen that breaks down the cell wall of bad bacteria and eliminates odor-causing volatile sulfur compounds — thus, effectively keeping the mouth extremely clean and sanitized. Chlorine dioxide was first discovered in 1811 by Sir Humphrey Davy, a recipient of the Noble Peace prize. “It was unstable, had no shelf life, and was in different forms,” points out Dr. Coronado. In 1975, the process to stabilize the compound took place and the creation of a formulation to oral hygiene products ensued. With further research and group collaborations, Dr. Coronado, et al. created another process to stabilize ClO2 — this time for pharmaceutical use. Stabilized ClO2 was then proven safe and effective as a mouthrinse. It neutralizes odor-causing Read More …