Le Cellier French Wine Selection Prepares for Soiree Beaujolais 2015 in Manila

Now on its eleventh year, Le Cellier French Wine Selection has its full support of the Soiree Beaujolais 2015 happening on the 24th of November at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. Le Cellier, one of the leading wine distributors in the Philippines, has been all-out in its participation of the yearly French wine tradition, bringing in a wide array of wines from France for the guests to enjoy.

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Belkin Academy Introduces People Inspired Products



With me at the Belkin Academy were Kristina Perry, Business Unit Manager
and Victor Reyes, Sales Manager Philippines.

Belkin recently conducted a unique way of presenting their products entitled, the Belkin Academy, the first of its kind in the Philippines held at the F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. Belkin, the leader in tablet and smartphone accessories introduced a new line up of in-car and charging solutions available in www.lazada.com.ph. 

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No Motivation More Powerful than One's Love for Family

Who inspires you? What gives you the drive to pursue success? In a Filipino setting, being successful in business does not only entail wits and enough finances to start with, but rather, it goes deeper than what we can scrape out from our pockets. 

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Globe Telecom Brings Chromecast to Filipino Homes

Google Chromecast is a USB-sized device that is plugged in the HDMI port of the TV set, casting your favorite programs and games from your phone, tablet or laptop directly to your TV screen.

The wait is over.  Globe Telecom recently launched, in futuristic fashion, a revolutionary device transforming entertainment experience to your own home.

Globe Telecom, the country's purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle, in partnership with Google Philippines shatters the entertainment experience to a whole new level as it brings Chromecast to the Philippines.

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TV5 Launches Bilang Pilipino 2016: A 360-Degree Coverage of the Philippine Presidential Elections

Noel Lorenzana, TV5 President and CEO

The 2016 presidential elections is anticipated to be the fastest, deepest election coverage using all platforms; TV, radio, print, digital, mobile and social media.

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DRT Show: The Philippines Gears Up for the Biggest Diving Resort Travel Expo

The Philippines is gearing up to welcome international divers, marine scientists, and travel enthusiasts as it hosts the Diving Resort Travel Expo Philippines 2015.  The DRT Show, which aims to promote trading, export business, and environment conservation, will be held at the SM Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong City, on September 11 - 13, 2015.

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NYPD, New York Pinoy Deli Opens at Resorts World Manila

The juicy Cebu Lechon is a Pinoy Deli served at NYPD.

Resorts World Manila recently launched its latest stellar restaurant dynamically called New York Pinoy Deli (NYPD), bringing in glitter, glamour, and everything delicious.  Certainly, a portion of the main casino floor has turned into a concrete jungle where deli dreams are made of.

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Department of Health Campaigns for a Smoke-Free Philippines | Beautiful Life

The infamous anti-cigarette smoking mascot, Yosi Kadiri, is a poignant reminder to smokers.

Alarming statistics show that cigarette smoking kills 240 Filpinos each day. According to The Tobacco Atlas (Fifth Ed., 2015), more than 15.5 million adults and 505,600 children use tobacco everyday. Moreover, the Philippines is one of the only 13 countries with more than 10 million daily male smokers.

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Aiyanar in the Philippines is Home to Scuba Diving Hall of Famers

By Arabelle Jimenez

Reef Fish Identification, Tropical Pacific. Authors: Ned DeLoach, Paul Humann, Gerald Allen, Roger Steene.

Anilao, located in the town of Mabini, Batangas in the Philippines, is a macro u/w photographer's haven, and at the same time, a wide-angle enthusiast's paradise.  Its marine life is rich and diverse, making it among the premiere diving destinations in the world.  

Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort, known for its sprawling facilities in Anilao, Batangas, enjoy the influx of noted underwater photographers from different parts of the world. Recently, it was a star-studded week of award-winning divers, and Scuba Diving Hall of Famers,  making it one for the books, so to speak. The resort is known for a professionally-run dive operator with friendly staff and dive guides or "spotters" who will take discriminating underwater photographers to where they traveled far and wide for.

Scuba Diving Hall of Famer, Lynn Funkhouser, celebrates 40 years of  diving  explorations, placing the Philippines in the world diving map.  She is flanked by Aiyanar's Tessa Neri, her lovely daughter Andie and Resident Resort Manager, Joyce Villarosa.

It is no surprise that leading reef fish identification authors and Scuba Diving Hall of Famers, Ned DeLoach and Paul Humann were at Aiyanar for a week-long exploration for their continuing quest of discovering and identifying tropical Pacific fishes.  Ned, carrying 40 years of adventure diving, has published 11 books.  Paul, an attorney by profession, revolutionized diving vacations in the early 70's, and never looked back.  He and Ned collaborated on eight marine life ID books. Both gentlemen live in Florida, USA.

With Aiyanar's Sales and Marketing Manager Marco Lacson, and authors Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach.

Looking at Lynn Funkhouser's photos of sharks with Aiyanar's in-house Dive Instructor Klaus Stiefel, authors Paul Humann, and Ned Deloach.

Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort
Location: Barangay Bagalangit, Mabini Town, Batangas, Philippines
Resort Landline: +63 9175940056 
Manila Office Numbers: +63 9178831439, +63 9175049800, +63 9178666332, +63 9999997452
www.aiyanar.com

Follow Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort on Facebook, here. Instagram @Aiyanarresort

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Extreme Hobie Regatta Brings International Sailors to the Philippines

By Arabelle Jimenez

Hobie racers shores up after Leg 2 at the Port of the Galleons, Puerto Galera, Philippines.

The 15^th AboitizPower Philippine Hobie Challenge once again highlighted the country as one of the premiere sailing destinations in the world through its week-long regatta held last March 14 to 22, 2015. Thirteen entries from different parts of the globe showcased their expertise as the race allowed them to sail in two challenging sea passages—the Verde Island Pass and the Calavite Pass.

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Capas Freedom March 2015: An Invitation to Relive Heroes' Track

Dioramas at the Museo ng Tarlac. Photo: Bernard Supetran

The Philippines is rich in history; and the bloody years of  World War II takes up a big portion of the story line.  We do not have a shortage of heroes, who fought side by side with the Americans against the Japanese.  Brave Filipinos gave their lives for our freedom in different parts of the country, and significant among those are the fallen soldiers during the infamous Death March in the summer of 1942.

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Philippine Football Teams Vying for a Slot in Dubai Tilt | Beautiful Life

Photo courtesy of official website: http://f5wc.com/phillipines/

Football Manila spearheads the much anticipated national elimination rounds in choosing a Philippine team to represent the country at the Football Five's World Championship (F5WC) to be held in Dubai, UAE from April 9 - 11, 2015.

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