Win a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle from AXE: The World’s #1 Male Fragrance Brand

 General
Aug 262014
 
Win a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle from AXE: The World’s #1 Male Fragrance Brand

MANILA, Philippines – 2014 is the year of the Axe Gold man, someone who embodies masculinity, strength, and sophistication. At first glance, he draws admiration from others with his well-groomed looks and impeccable style. He has good taste and enjoys the finer things in life. He is an elegant, intelligent man who is always sure of himself. Axe, the number one male fragrance brand in the world, launches its newest Axe Gold scent and with it, The Axe Gold Pass. A nationwide search for the ideal #AxeGoldMan, this exciting competition brings hundreds of men together to vie for the ultimate luxury package: a one year Luxury Condo Stay, a brand new Volkswagen 2014, and a trip to Vegas. One of the most attractive of these prizes however proves to be the brand new 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The new yet iconic Beetle breaks free of the geometry of the previous model and displays impressive sports appeal – primarily in its extended bonnet, sharply swept-back windscreen and a longer wheelbase. Modified interior ergonomics have produced an agile, driver-oriented coupé experience in the new Beetle. It’s also a serious road-going hatchback; a hot, charming piece of engineering. With its polished look and lighter chassis, it stands out from all the other Volkswagens with its own captivating nature. The new Beetle is powered by an impressive 1.4 TSI turbocharged petrol engine which has won the International Engine of the Year Award for nine consecutive years, making this engine one of the most remarkable and Read More …

Breguet shows the Louvre some love

 Entertainment
Aug 262014
 
Breguet shows the Louvre some love

After 10 years, the 18th century decorative arts display at the Louvre Museum in Paris reopens after undergoing restoration with the support of Swiss watch manufacturer Breguet. Known as the Age of Enlightenment, the period of philosophers and whiz kids like Newton, the 18th century was also the last one to produce artisan furniture. The Age is depicted as many things in many films — a candy-colored party central in Marie Antoinette, a period of superfluity, extravagance and appearances in Amadeus, and a also a dangerous time to be out at night in Perfume. My gross and un-French pop references aside, the period is always remembered as one that was ruled by meticulous, creative people, when even a cabinetmaker was an artist and an otherwise utilitarian object like the cabinet, a work of art. Recently, Martin Ganz, vice president for the Breguet division of the Swatch Group, presented us with a bit of a crash course on the period over lunch, along with news of the brand’s most recent endeavor. A lesson in French history is not something that always comes with the menu at the Peninsula, which is why, when it is served, you have to take it. Swiss watch manufacturer Breguet proved its link to 18th-century culture — the period in which the brand itself was born — alive and strong, by being part of what has been a project of epic proportions with the Louvre Museum in Paris. The project, in which Breguet is a major patron, Read More …

Track-to-street confidence

 Economy
Aug 262014
 
Track-to-street confidence

MANILA, Philippines – Michelin has always believed that the best test bed for its tires is motorsports. For more than a century, Michelin has been committed to bring exceptional performance through tires in every racing principle it participates in from Formula One to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to the World Rally Championship. Through the spirit of competition, the French tire brand has developed ‘Michelin Total Performance’, a philosophy that combines seemingly conflicting virtues into one cohesive ideology that dictates each and every tire that they produce. Through its research and development, including grueling tests on the world’s most demanding race tracks, Michelin has managed to combine exceptional grip without compromises to longevity and fuel economy. This ‘track to street’ approach is very much evident at the Michelin Pilot Sport Experience, a one-of-a-kind experience where regular people (like motoring journalists) get to experience the adrenaline rush of piloting some of the most competitive racing cars in the world all wearing various ultra-high performance tires from Michelin. Now on its ninth year, the 2014 edition of the Michelin Pilot Sport Experience sees more than 500 customers, journalists, and social media commentators from 16 countries at the legendary Sepang International F1 Circuit in Malaysia. Under the careful watch of professional instructors and renowned race car drivers, everyone got to try various racing disciplines in one unforgettable afternoon. This year, the line-up of cars included: a Citroen C2 rally car, a race-prepped Toyota 86, a Renault Clio Cup Car, and finally, a Read More …

Finding the perfect travel handbag

 Entertainment
Aug 262014
 
Finding the perfect travel handbag

Keep your hands free: Pacsafe’s Slingsafe Anti-Theft Cross Body Pack is available at Rustan’s. DEAR LUCY, When I travel I lug around my nice designer handbag, but as I go shopping it becomes so inconvenient!  Yeah, it looks nice, but I want something that can carry my stuff but free up my hands. And how can I wear a leather dress without seeming like I want to project the sex-kitten look? NADINE Use a cross-body bag. Oh, they are the best for traveling because, just as you said, they can carry your essentials but free up your hands. But be mindful of editing what you bring. Please do not just stuff it with anything and everything you can; limit it to your cash/credit card, and essential kikay products like lip balm, compact powder with mirror, mints, tissue/wet wipes, and hand sanitizer.  Almost all the brands have their own version of this kind of bag; it is up to you to find one that matches both your taste and budget. Re the leather dress, make sure the style you choose is elegant (nothing studded, too revealing, distressed, or super-tight). Be mindful of the length, too, and choose neutrals like black, camel, white, and gray. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: LUCY Metallic eye shadow for Pinay skin DEAR RISSA, I’m afraid to use metallic or shimmery eye shadow. I’m worried it will look OA. What’s a wearable metallic eye shadow for Pinay skin? FELICIA When it comes to Read More …

Beauty Box: New Clarins eye cream defies gravity

 Entertainment
Aug 262014
 
Beauty Box: New Clarins eye cream defies gravity

Eye spy: Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Cream is an all-in-one treatment for the eyes. The product: Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Cream What it is: Clarins Complete Rejuvenating Cream delivers anti-aging eye contour care specially formulated for Asian women. It acts on wrinkles, eyebags and dark circles with an anti-wrinkle and firming complex. It helps improve the bounciness of skin to reduce crow’s feet, enhances skin firmness, lightens the eyelids and restores the almond shape of Asian eyes. It also reduces excess fat under the eyes and improves lymphatic flow to minimize eyebags and dark circles. Where to get it: Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Cream will be available at Rustan’s starting Sept. 1.   * * * Marge Simpson gets her MAC on Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: The product: The Simpons x MAC collection What it is: MAC honors The Simpsons on its 25th anniversary with a collection that includes MAC Lipglass in Nacho Cheese Explosion, Grand Pumpkin, Red Blazer, and Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy; MAC Powder Blush in Pink Sprinkles, That Trillion Dollar Look Quad in four shades, Marge’s Extra Ingredients Quad in four shades, MAC 7 Lash; and Marge Simpsons Cutie-cles Nail Stickers. Where to get it: The Simpsons x MAC will be available at MAC counters in September.   * * * Estée Lauder bottles the scent of the modern woman The product: Estée Lauder Modern Muse What it is: Modern Muse is inspired by the duality of today’s woman and complements every aspect of Read More …

From cager to congressman to convict: Dennis Roldan’s fall from grace

 News
Aug 262014
 
From cager to congressman to convict: Dennis Roldan’s fall from grace

Dennis Roldan found guilty of kidnapping Fil-Chi boy in 2005. Former Quezon City congressman and actor Dennis Roldan listens as the guilty verdict was handed down by Pasig RTC Judge Rolando Mislang on Tuesday, August 26, over the 2005 kidnap for ransom of a Filipino-Chinese boy. Two other co-accused were also found guilty of the crime. Mariz Umali From the hard court to the House of Representatives to National Bilibid Prisons, Dennis Roldan — convicted Tuesday for the kidnapping of a Filipino-Chinese boy in 2005 — has spent most of his adult life in the limelight, whether he liked it or not, or for good or bad. A report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday said Roldan, real name Mitchell Gumabao, first made a name as a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in 1983. He later on left the hard court for a stint in showbiz, starring in several movies and soap operas for years. It was while in showbiz that he adopted the name Dennis Roldan. Politics hooked Roldan in the 90s. He initially served as councilor in Quezon City then as third district representative from 1992 to 1995. However, things started to go south for Roldan in March 2002 when he accidentally ran over an 11-year-old child in Quezon City. Although the victim died, no charges were filed against Roldan, who shouldered the kid’s hospital and burial bills. Then in 2005, he and several others were arrested for the kidnapping of then-three-year-old Kenshi Yu. The Read More …

Sandiganbayan orders transfer of $42-M Marcos loot to PHL gov’t

 News
Aug 262014
 
Sandiganbayan orders transfer of $42-M Marcos loot to PHL gov’t

The Sandiganbayan has ordered the turnover to the Philippine government of $42 million that was found to have been part of Ferdinand Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth and seized from his estate. The anti-graft court’s Special Division issued a two-page Writ of Execution dated August 18, 2014 against all assets held by Arelma Inc. based on a ruling of the Supreme Court dated March 12, 2014. Arelma was a foundation created by the late dictator under Panamanian laws in 1972. The high tribunal’s decision in March denied with finality separate motions for reconsideration against the the asset’s forfeiture filed by former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda R. Marcos, and Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The court ordered acting chief judicial staff officer Albert A. dela Cruz to ensure the transfer of the entire $42 million from the Philippine National Bank, which is holding the funds in escrow, to the Bureau of Treasury . According to an entry of judgment dated March 31, 2014, the Supreme Court ruling became final and executory prompting the Presidential Commission on Good Government to petition the Sandiganbayan for a writ of execution. The PCGG filed the forfeiture petition in 1991 docketed as Civil Case No. 0141. Through the civil case, the government successfully recovered $660 million in Marcos ill-gotten wealth.  Government lawyers in 2004 filed a motion for a partial summary judgment over the Arelma account. Over objections by the Marcoses, the motion was granted by the Sandiganbayan on April 2, 2009. The Marcoses appealed but Read More …

SC gives green light to try Orient Bank owner, execs

 News
Aug 262014
 
SC gives green light to try Orient Bank owner, execs

The Supreme Court has ordered a Manila court to proceed hearing the estafa cases against the executives of Orient Commercial Banking Corporation (OCBC), including its owner, Jose Go, for alleged falsification of checks. In a ruling penned by Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo, the SC reversed a September 30, 2009 decision and a January 22, 2010 resolution of the Court of Appeals that upheld the dismissal of the cases against Go and the others that were pending before the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 49. “For purposes of proving the crime, it has been shown that Go converted bank funds to his own personal use when they were deposited in his accounts and his personal checks were cleared and the funds were debited from his account. This suffices,” the high court said. The SC ruled that the prosecution’s reliance on supposed loan documents, subsidiary ledgers, deposit slip, cash proof, and other documents was proper. “They are both public and private documents which may be received in evidence; Notably, petitioner’s documentary evidence was admitted in full by the trial court,” it said. OCBC The OCBC was shut down on Oct. 14, 1998 and was placed in receivership by the The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC). A string of estafa cases and other charges were filed against Go in various courts. The PDIC, as the statutory receiver of OCBC, effectively took charge of OCBC’s assets and liabilities in accordance with its mandate under Section 30 of Republic Act 7653. PDIC then began Read More …

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