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Unique fish-shaped Tikoy spotted at Marriott Hotel Manila
For the Chinese people, the 2013 was the year of the water snake. On January 31, 2014 we will be welcoming the year of the wooden horse. This is supposed to be a lucky year for those born in the year 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, and 1918. The horse is a symbol…
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Intel Easy Steps teaches elder Filipinos how to use computers
Have you ever tried teaching your mom or dad how to use the computer? It can be a great source of bonding for some, but for others it can be quite a challenge. Coming from personal experience I know that I would have appreciated any tools to make my task easier. Semicon giant Intel recently…
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Bosch shows off futuristic smart home at CES 2014
According to Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner, more than six billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2015. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas, Bosch will be unveiling some of the many possible applicaitons of a connected home. Check out the full press release for more details. Bosch has set…
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Ahoy mates! Grab your Australian wine and lamb barbecue at Marriott Manila
I am a huge fan of lamb, especially roasted ones. There is simply no better way of bringing out the unique flavor and smell of good meat. This January, Marriott Hotel Manila is bringing in choice lamb cuts from the land down under. You don’t need to get down and dirty though – you can…
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Intel unveils Edison: wearable PC the size of an SD card
Las Vegas – Intel Corporation CEO Brian Krzanich today outlined a range of products, initiatives and strategic relationships aimed at accelerating innovation across a range of mobile and wearable devices as well as individual inventors’ own connected creations. He made the announcements during the pre-show keynote for the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show to be…
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Joji Alonso awarded by MPA for anti-camcording work
Attorney and filmmaker Joji Alonso was presented with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) Asia-Pacific Copyright Educator (A.C.E.) Award today at CineAsia in recognition of her long term commitment to championing the value of screen content and the need to protect the work and livelihoods of her fellow filmmakers in the screen community in the Philippines.…
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Intel 2013 year-end review
The last twelve months have been packed full of exciting innovations, with the Asia Pacific region proving once again why it’s a technology hot spot. 2013 saw the tablet market explode with smaller form factor devices, capturing the minds of consumers, while the connected world has given birth to a new focus for governments and…
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Sentro 1771 Christmas take out
If there’s anything Filipinos look forward to during the holidays, it’s eating delicious Christmas food with their friends and family. This year, give your loved ones a festive modern Filipino treat with Sentro 1771’s holiday take-out. These dishes will allow any host to enjoy the holidays with ease and elegance. Arroz a la Valenciana is…
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Santa Claus visits Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Marriott officially welcomed the festive season with their Tree-Lighting Ceremony held on November 12, 2013. The focal point of the event was the life-size train made of gingerbread parked in the hotel lobby, which was very fitting for photo souvenirs, and was filled with gingerbread treats. The distinguished guests who officially lit the Christmas Tree…
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Jollibee FoodAID Mobile Kitchen for Yolanda-affected communities
“Salamat at may Jollibee Mobile Kitchen. Lalong lumakas ang loob namin para bumangon.” (Thank you because there is Jollibee Mobile Kitchen. This gave us the determination to rise up and move forward). – Armando Alfar Armando Alfar is one of the thousand beneficiaries of the Mobile Kitchen of Jollibee Group FoodAID roving in different locations…
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