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Loving a fair and tanned skin

My activities lately, apart from the usual speaking gigs, is to dragon boat paddle and swim. These activities has made me go through changes especially with my skin color. I am known to many as a mestiza. Nowadays, I sport a tanned skin tone and I love it. As they say, "be proud of your skin…

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Added by Janette Toral on November 3, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

BanKO and GCash as a blogger payout platform

My experience in using BanKO and GCash for remittance to the unbanked made me contemplate on its feasibility as a payout platform option in addition to Paypal.

 

For…

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Added by Janette Toral on May 6, 2012 at 12:44pm — No Comments

How to donate via SMS to help typhoon victims



Donate to the Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: Red AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart).

The AMOUNT can be 10, 25, 50 or… Continue

Added by Janette Toral on September 27, 2011 at 11:40pm — No Comments

Getting ready for a super art dose at Zero In: Open Call festival

Just got a heads-up that Zero In: Open Call , my favorite art festival, is opening on September 15, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium 6 pm. It will feature a collection of art in its different forms - visual arts, culinary arts, film and fashion,…

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Added by Janette Toral on September 8, 2011 at 8:00pm — No Comments

20th NRCE to Showcase Biggest Yet Philippine Retail Conference and Expo, Featuring World-class Industry Leaders

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) brings the biggest yet Retail Conference and Expo in the country as it holds the 20th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE) this 2011 slated on August 11 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center.



With the theme, “The New Frontier: Taking Retail to the Next Level,” , this year’s conference and expo is supported by the country’s leading companies including PLDT Alpha Enterprise, SM, Hewlett-Packard, Festival Supermall, Robinsons…

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Added by Janette Toral on July 11, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

Join the ON3 Pitching Competition

 

STAC Silicon Valley Invites you to the Luzon NCR

ON3 Pitching Competition

May 26 to 28, 2011



CALLING:

Filipino startup companies involved in technology -- including consumer web, internet, mobile, wireless, social media, gaming, software, clean and biotech. Preferably, companies will have 1) an authentic and owned IP with at least 2 founders who aim to solve a real and big problem; 2) an existing product, with market traction and revenue and 3) must be…

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Added by Janette Toral on May 17, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Getting ready to visit Pangasinan and Cebu this May 2011

This May, I am scheduled to visit Dagupan (May 26) and Cebu (May 28) for an e-commerce and blogging speaking engagement. As it is summer, hitting the outdoors is definitely included in the agenda. For Dagupan, I hope to get the chance to visit Hundred Islands. For Cebu, that would be Plantation Bay. Although these are all still in the planning stage, hope to be able to do so.

 

Another trip that I am excited about is this June 2 bound for Boracay to meet up with a client and do…

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Added by Janette Toral on May 10, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Heat Wave Summer Bazaar a Success, GMA Kapuso Foundation Gets Ready for Celebrity Auction at eBay.ph

Congratulations is in order to the organizers of the Heatwave Summer Bazaar namely GMA, GMA News TV, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Entrepreneur Magazine, Summit Media and Foreign Post, for the very…

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Added by Janette Toral on April 18, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

4G Mobile Technology Launched by Globe

I am excited with the news that Globe launched its 4G mobile technology in the Philippines who also claims to be the first carrier to do so. (Globe carried out LTE testing / demo last November 2010)



This rollout, the first phase of which utilizes the global standard HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet…

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Added by Janette Toral on April 17, 2011 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Globe: Live Big Your Way


Added by Janette Toral on April 17, 2011 at 8:41am — No Comments

Proactiv Solution available at Watsons and SM Department Stores

If acne or pimple skin care treatment is important for you, it is good to know that Proactiv Solution, a leading anti-acne system in America, is available in the Philippines through the 240 branches of Watsons and SM Department Stores nationwide.

 

A family member tried this product when she was having problems with her acne. I noticed that in order for it to be effective, one has to be consistent on schedule and willing to invest for a long term treatment depending on skin…

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Added by Janette Toral on April 12, 2011 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Be Part of the Conversation: DigitalFilipino Talks Blog Contest

As part of our efforts in promoting the DigitalFilipino Talks series, I am organizing a weekly contest where interested bloggers can participate.

 

Here are the mechanics:

  1. Blog about a DigitalFilipino Talks episode and add your insight.
  2. The said blog post needs to have the DigitalFilipino Talks video embedded and link to it, comments from readers, and a Facebook Like…
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Added by Janette Toral on March 23, 2011 at 12:58am — 18 Comments

John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles Wedding Coverage by Nice Print Photography

When I first heard that John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles was getting married, I kinda laugh thinking whether the news was true or not. Guess the news of numerous women linked to John made you kinda think that this celebrity won't settle down at…

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Added by Janette Toral on March 22, 2011 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

a new player - Salamat.ph group buying site

I got the chance to meet at least five (5) players in the group buying scene from November to the present coming up with various and some similar offers. Another player brought to my attention by a friend is Salamat.ph group buying site.

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Added by Janette Toral on March 21, 2011 at 8:26am — No Comments

Watch Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never Movie for free

Justin Bieber movie, Never Say Never movie, can be watched by the first 30 buyers of Proactiv Solution 30-day kit (P2,495) or Proactiv Solution 60-day kit (P3,995) from any of the…

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Added by Janette Toral on March 1, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

Looking forward to the new Paco Market

Like many Filipinos in Metro Manila, if one can afford to not visit places due to crime, pollution, and other undesirable factors, it will be avoided like a plague. This can include polluted lakes and poorly maintained markets.

 

For instance, in our family, we buy our "pamalengke" in supermarkets and groceries rather than your usual wet market or town palengke. This is due to the condition of most…

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Added by Janette Toral on February 25, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

Justin Bieber in Manila (How to Win Concert Tickets)

Last week, found out that teen icon Justin Bieber will be in Manila for his "My World Tour Concert". This will be on May 10, 2011 at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. For those wanting to get a chance to watch the concert for free while dealing with skin problems, this promotion from Proactiv (for Philippines resident) may be of…

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Added by Janette Toral on February 21, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez wedding photos by Nice Print Photography

Like many Filipinos, I watched the Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez wedding last December 22, 2010 when it was aired on television. Although watching TV for me was a rare activity, this one was exceptional as the program teaser was just awesome. Also, Ogie and Regine, despite the numerous intrigues…

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Added by Janette Toral on February 16, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Year of Mobile Applications

I got the chance to interview JV Rufino last Saturday for our DigitalFilipino Talks episode. The whole conversation got me very excited about the potential of mobile applications as a productivity tool from a user point of view. On the business side, its potential as a revenue generator got me very…

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Added by Janette Toral on February 13, 2011 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Looking for Deals on Disneyland Tickets

One of the things I am excited about this 2011 is my upcoming trip to the US to participate in a leadership program. My itinerary would include learning new developments and meeting new people. In addition, will be able to pursue personal interest to get to know U.S. culture better.

 

Although I have visited the U.S. numerous times in the past, visiting Disneyland has never been part of my itinerary. But this year, I intend to visit. Am currently on the lookout for…

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Added by Janette Toral on February 11, 2011 at 11:30pm — No Comments

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