announcements
chowking passes judgment
Last Thursday, representatives from ChowKing came over to the Yehey! office to decide on the winners of the Chow King “Shot at a Laptop” contest. They invited some people from various agencies to assist in sifting through the hundreds of photos submitted by users, and had the tough task of choosing one lucky grand prize winner.
As of this post, all the winners, from the consolation prizes to the lucky laptop winner, but will be announced this Wednesday, 15 October. So make sure to log on to the Chowking Congee Official site to find out if you’re one of the winners.
I will be posting the winners here, also, as soon as the info has been made available and the green light for posting has been given.
trenZa celebrates one year
Rock and Roll with the stars, as trenZa salon celebrates it’s one year anniversary.
On October 10 at 3:00 PM at Unit 1C, #233 Tomas Morato Extension, Quezon City, fun activities and great salon services await you, as trenZa unveils new products and services offered.
The event will be closed to the public, so if you want a slot in the party cum make over, contact Karla Henson [0917-8465484; 4946866; 3320981; karlahenson@yahoo.com] or Kankan Ramos [0917-8262009; kankan.ramos@gmail.com] respectively and rock and roll with the stars.
PRessroom
Are you a company looking to get your press releases out on the web and spread through the virtual networks? Or perhaps, you’re an individual scouring the net for a piece of news you read, but can’t seem to remember where to find it.
If you answered yes to either question, PRessroom.ph may just be the solution to your quandries.
PRessroom.ph is a 24/7 source of press-quality content for media, analysts, investors, and other interested groups. It is also an outsourcing solution for companies or organizations that need to provide fresh, up-to-date, reliable and press-quality information to their external publics with just the click of a mouse.
You will find photos from various events, numerous PRs, podcasts, announcements, events and company directories.
Here’s a screenshot of the new website:
Curious? Log on to PRessroom.ph.
Meg's 10th anniv. … post party
So Meg’s 10th anniversary came and went. I wasn’t really able to stay long, as I had other prior commitments, but it was great seeing my good friend Yeng. And it was pretty funny seeing my sister, as I was coming out of the doors. She had to pay to get in… >_
[Young celebrity pals Alwin, Kris Bernal, Felix and Dominic Roco and Abby Cruz]
Recently, Meg, a prestige publication of MEGA Publishing Group, celebrated a decade of style, sensibility and sisterhood with a fashion-forward theme and rockin’ back-to-back events! Presented by Smart and Nokia, the music-filled bash welcomed a huge crowd comprised of Meg readers and some of today’s biggest stars.
Geared towards molding smart, confident and fashionable young women, Meg— the country’s first homegrown teen fashion and lifestyle magazine, invited all its loyal style sisters to dress in their most rockin’ glam garb and troop to Club Ascend in Bonifacio High Street. Upon entering the venue, partygoers got the chance to strike their punkiest pose for the cameras and leave their messages on the photowall.
DJ Gino from RX 93.1 served as the overall host for the night, while fellow RX DJ Rico Robles took over the mic for the main event – the announcement of the winners of the 2008 Meg Face Search and Meg Teen Choice Awards, which boasted an overwhelming 10 million online votes from Meg fanatics spread all over the country and the world.
15-year-old Gandahari Simone Carpio smiled brightly on stage while being proclaimed this year’s Meg Face Search grand prize winner. The young beauty, whose prizes include appearing on the cover of the magazine’s October issue, bagged the title by topping the online poll and getting the thumbs up from the Meg editorial team, led by editor in chief Peewee Isidro-Reyes and MEGA Publishing Group’s top executives led by Sari V. Yap and Lorraine V. Belmonte.
Several celebrities lit up the stage during the announcement of the 2008 Meg Teen Choice awardees. Among the stars who personally received their unique trophies from Bo Concept were Spongecola for Favorite Band, Luis Manzano for Favorite Male Host, Bianca Gonzales for Favorite Female Host, DJs Gino and Fran for RX as Favorite Radio Station. Singer-actress Karylle received the award for Favorite Male Celebrity on behalf of Dingdong Dantes, and a number of Pinoy Idol artists accepted the award for Favorite TV Show. Favorite UAAP Player Chris Tiu, fresh from the other night’s championship game, sent the crowd—especially the Ateneo die-hards— roaring wild when he accepted his award together with his towering teammates.
Other celebrity winners were Marian Rivera for Favorite Female Celebrity, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson for Favorite Celebrity Couple and Shaina Magdayao for Ultimate Style Sister.
Spotted rockin’ the night away were hot celebrities from both showbiz and fashion worlds— from GMA Artist Center were Dominic and Felix Roco, actresses Rhian Ramos, Andi Eigenmann, Kris Bernal, Schinina Juban, ka-Blog hosts Lucky Mercado, Andrea Torres, Mico Aytona and Monica Verallo, and QTV’s chef Rosebud Benitez.
Pretty faces that partied all night were beauty queen Abby Cruz and models Isabel Daza, Jess Wilson, and Vicky Herrera, who came with sisters Rosario and Teresa of Project Runway.
Also having a good time were PBB-Season 2’s Bodie Cruz, Yen Lim-Galagnara, Nel Rapiz and Bea Saw, PBB-Teen Edition’s Mikee Tan, and PDA’s Inaki Ting.
Ten lucky partygoers were randomly selected to receive cool gift packs from Smart, while Meg Face Search finalist Meryl Perey took home a Skechers watch for being the “Punkiest Girl of the Night.” Acer gave one ecstatic Meg reader a brand new Aspire laptop as part of a special raffle.
Odyssey Live provided an impressive band performance line-up that included Hale, Callalily, Pedicab and DJ Mark Nicoasia. Rock band ChicoSci served as the event’s closing musical act.
The Meg’s 10th Anniversary Party was made possible with event sponsors: Del Monte, Zen Zest, Natural Source, Crocs, Kotex, Adidas EDT, Skin Food, G-Max, White Hat, Style and Carry, Watsons Personal Care Store.
Visit www.meggurl.com for more event photos.
Bo's Coffee @ High Street
Reaching out to the coffee loving community, Bo’s Coffee is hosting another Blogger’s event over at their Bonifacio High Street branch.
This October 10, get to sample their delicious brews, their tasty pastries and learn more about your favorite bean.
Limited slots are available, so if you want to reserve your place, email the organizers.
Meg's 10th anniv party
On September 26, Meg Magazine will be holding it’s 10th anniversary party at Club Ascend in Bonifacio High Street.
At the shindig, The Meg Teen Choice Awardees, as well as the Meg Face Search Grand Prize winner will be presented.
Here’s an official PR from MEG:
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Meg, the country’s first homegrown teen fashion and lifestyle magazine and a prestige publication of MEGA Publishing Group, is celebrating a decade of style, sensibility and sisterhood with a fashion-forward theme and rockin’ back-to-back events!
Over the years, Meg has grown to accommodate all the interests of a dynamic market.. Not only geared towards providing budding women with the best fashion advice, Meg also helps teens and those fresh out from college to find their own voice, revel in their individuality and experience youth to the fullest.
Now on its 10th year, Meg is inviting all its loyal style sisters to troop to Club Ascend, Bonifacio High Street on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6 – 11pm and be in their most rockin’ glam punk outfit. Presented by Smart and Nokia, the bash promises to be filled with music of the new generation.
One of the highlights of the evening will be the awarding of this year’s Meg Teen Choice Awards 2008, an online voting that became the venue for teens to voice out their favorites in music, TV, and fashion industries. The poll boasted an overwhelming 10 million votes from Meg fanatics spread all over the country and the world.
During the night, partygoers will get the chance to meet and greet their most fave celebrities, and cheer as they take the stage to accept their special and unique MTC trophies, courtesy of Bo Concepts.
To personally receive their awards would be Luis Manzano for Favorite Male Host and Bianca Gonzales for Favorite Female Host. Spongecola, which bagged the Favorite Band, will be making a special appearance at the party. MEG girls will surely go-gaga over hardcourt cutie, Chris Tiu, this year’s Favorite UAAP Player. Other winners include Dingdong Dantes (Favorite Male Celebrity), Marian Rivera (Favorite Female Celebrity), Kim Chui and Gerald Andreson (Favorite Celebrity Couple), Shaina Magdayao (Favorite Style Sister), Pinoy Idol (Favorite TV Show).
The event will be hosted by DJs of RX 93.1, winner of Favorite Radio Station award.
Also to watch for would be the announcement of the grand prize winner of Meg Face Search 2008, a hunt for the cover girl which commenced with MEG Grand Go-See, which gathered together thousands of model-wannabes in Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, and Trinoma.
The lucky girl bagged the title by topping the online poll and getting the thumbs up from the Meg editorial team led by editor in chief Peewee Isidro-Reyes and from MEGA Publishing Group’s top executives led by Sari V. Yap and Lorraine V. Belmonte.
Making the night even more fun and exciting are fabulous prizes up for grabs. Meg will be giving away an Acer Aspire laptop and filled-to-the-brim goodie bags, courtesy of Meg’s 10th Anniversary Party sponsors: Skechers, Del Monte, Odyssey Live, Zen Zest, Natural Source, Crocs, Kotex, Adidas EDT, Skin Food, G-Max, White Hat, Style and Carry, Watsons Personal Care Store.
Visit www.meggurl.com for more details
returns of the comeback
As I have been scouring the net for some interesting topics, I came across two bits of news that piqued my interest.
First off, Lance Armstrong is set to return to the milieu that brought him worldwide acclaim — his old stomping grounds, the Tour de France. After setting the record by winning the tour seven consecutive years in a row and retiring, Mr. Armstrong is ready to take back the throne he left behind and conquer the heights of the cycling world in the 2009 tour. Read more.
Secondly, and closer to my heart, former grunge rock headliners Alice in Chains are set to make a comeback, 13 years after the untimely demise of frontman Layne Stayley. NME reports that the band is ready to record a new album with new vocalist William DuVall. I wonder how the new Chains will hold up…
Lomo Love
For all Lomo lovers out there… this is an event you may want to check out at the BlackSoup Projects Gallery over at the Cubao-X (Marikina Shoe Expo).
Thanks for the heads up, Jay
[click on image for larger view]Chowking Hongkong Style Congee
Once again, Chowking brings us another way to enjoy their food, while getting a chance to take home some cool freebies. This time, though, you get a chance to win a laptop.
Simply order a bowl of their Hongkong Style Congee take a snap of the said meal and share your most creative Chowking Congee experience photo… and you’re on your way to being a proud owner of a new Acer Aspire.
For more info, log on to the official site.
Sapato Manila in SM MOA
Sapato Manila has opened its second branch over at the SM Mall of Asia. So if you’re looking to get a pair of fashionable footwear or a bag to go with your outfit, check out the store in the second floor, near the elite cinemas.
another case of stealing
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I got a call from my cousin, Nikki, asking for some help, about a week ago. Apparently, a Multiply user was selling my cousins merchandise… Not the originals, but knock-offs. Nikki, along with a few partners own a local fashion boutique here in Manila. It started out as a sell from home type of thing, until demand for their goods rocketed. You’ve probably heard of Sapato Manila, at one time or another or perhaps passed by their store in Powerplant Mall in Rockwell. But, as most good things go, you usually get a few people that will try to ruin it for you, or take advantage in any way they can. Luckily, we were tech saavy enough to get some proof of this blatant pilfering of intellectual property.
I didn’t write anything at the time, as I didn’t want to preempt any legal steps my cousin and her partners were going to take, and we also wanted to catch the offender off guard. But I spoke to Nikki tonight, and found out they already sent their formal letter and are just deciding what course of action to take. Of course, being the curious web crawler (not the Spider-Man variety) that I am, I decided to take a peek at the offending site. Lo and behold, the albums of the merchandise were gone.
But here’s more proof, anyway (thanks to Mozilla’s Screengrab!).
[click on image for larger view]Just a little note though (as a disclaimer): not all of the items on sale in these two albums were from Sapato Manila. The others may be licensed… but, I wouldn’t bet on it.
I’ll post updates, when I hear again from my cousin. But for the rest of us, on the web or even in the regular offline retail, this should serve as a warning. There are people out there trying to make a buck out of our creativity and hard work. There are so many stories of plagiarism out there at the moment. Let’s just hope we can remain vigilant and catch the offending parties.
uaap 2008
[click on image to go to site]The UAAP basketball season has started once again, so collegiate rivalries have once again ensued. No matter which team you’re rooting for, I’m pretty sure you want to keep abreast of all the latest news, the most up to date scores and other bits of trivia and info you can get your hands on.
Yehey! has come up with a website to provide you with all the info on the UAAP basketball tournament you need. So if you’re a UAAP addict, you may want to check this site out!
wanna meet Chris Daughtry?
Grammy nominated, singer / songwriter cum American Idol 4th placer (2006) Chris Daughtry is coming to town. And Yehey!, along with Eastwood city is giving you a chance to meet and greet Chris Daughtry and the rest of the band! Simply log on to Yehey! for more info on hot to catch the hottest ticket in town this July.
chow king: chao fan
“Iba ang kain pag kanin” … is how the new Chow King Chao Fan tagline goes.
And with the current rice shortage, the tagline really holds more meaning, especially for people that look for rice as a staple with every meal. Good thing for us, Chow King is currently offering their Chao Fan (literally translated as Fried Rice) at lower prices and with more tasty ingredients.
At the Yehey!-Chow King Bloggers Event held at CK Eastwood, we were given a sample of the repriced and new improved offerings. And I can honestly say that all Chow King lovers and all rice freaks are gonna go nuts over the fare.
- Pork Chao Fan goes for PhP 39 – A tasty and flavorful mixture of stir-fried rice and pork slices mixed in a special sauce of shrimp paste, sacha sauce and kangkong leaves and garnished with a sprinkling of spring onions.
- Beef Chao Fan goes for PhP 49 – Another tasty and flavorful rice mix with beef chunks mixed in with a special beef sauce, cabbage, carrot bits and sprinkled with spring onions.
- Spicy Chao Fan goes for PhP 79 – Chicken Balls and tender beef cuts are the main ingredient in this tasty fried rice mix, seasoned with hot chili garlic spices and thick sweet soya sauce, with some red and green peppers for additional flavoring and texture.
- Yang Chow goes for PhP 79 – The most popular fried rice in the bunch is a flavorful mix of chorizo bits, roasted pork asado bits, a beaten egg, some fresh and crisp vegetables and topped with generous servings of sauteéd shrimp.
Of course, you always have the option to top your rice with any of the dimsum (or anything on the Chow King menu, really) available. So head on over to the nearest Chow King to get your fix of rice. You know you’ve been cutting down… but now you can enjoy your favorite staple without the guilt.
bring your extra
Yehey! and Italianni’s brings you another food event to enjoy!
On June 13 and 16, Italianni’s Bonifacio High Street will treat you to a hearty lunch to introduce you to their latest promo… EXTRA.
Just make sure to bring your EXTRA anything.
But slots are very limited, so make sure to email marketing @teamyehey.com to inform us of your intent to join. And log on to Yehey! to find out the mechanics on how you can be chosen to participate in this new promo.
Yehey-Yahoo journey
Over the past few years, I have gotten used to seeing people leave, resign and move on to other jobs. One of the latest Yehey! employees to make the leap was our eComm manager and resident Tech Evangelist (and a huge superman freak… hence the pose), Jonas de los Reyes.
‘Nas’ (as we like to call him in the office) started out in Yehey many years back as a Channel Editor before moving to Chikka for a brief stint. After testing the waters in other areas, Jonas found his way home and returned to Yehey as the eComm Manager of Kaban, our payment gateway and online merchant enabler. And in another twist of fate, now ‘Nas’ finds himself in the US version of Yehey — Yahoo. ^_^
Oftentimes I catch him online… and I never fail to rag on him, whenever we start a conversation. He knows I’m just playing around when I call him a TRAITOR. =P And this post is proof of that (proof that I’m joking)… because despite his own shameless plug, I am also trying to spread the article of his interview. So, if you haven’t caught it floating around the net yet, here’s your chance to catch up on a bit of reading.
looking for a job?
With every ending comes a new beginning. Paolo Marinduque has been added to the list of people that have gone on to better things (or so they think ^_^) and left Yehey!, in search of greener pastures.
As a result, we now have a new opening to be filled ASAP. Your official title will be Web Communications & Services Specialist.
Here’s a little information you may need, before applying for the job:
Job Description:
1. Act as full time services officer to oversee the various Yehey! communications and community tools (i.e. Chat, Message Boards and eCards)
2. Update related articles and features in the site
3. Deal with users and act as customer care officer addressing community problems or inquiries regarding the site/service
4. Track user-related metrics for statistics and channel improvement/development
5. Conceptualize online promos to increase member usage and loyalty
Requirements:
1. Meets or completes project milestones on or before specified deadlines
2. Must possess a degree in Communication Arts, Marketing, Computer Science or any related course
3. Must be internet-savvy, with keen interest in online communities — being an active and positive member is a great advantage
4. Proficient with MS Office; knowledge in HTML, Adobe Photoshop and IRC administration is a plus.
5. Must be a team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks and interact professionally with community members
6. Must be creative with strong analytical and customer service skills
7. Must be proactive with a bright attitude
8. Must be willing to work in Ortigas, Pasig City
Fresh graduates may apply
Please send your resumés to laszlo@teamyehey.com and / or kankan@teamyehey.com.
AND please put Web Communications & Services Specialist as the Subject
PS. If you do get hired, we’ll give you a cool ID like the one shown above. >_<
the perfect gift for mom
Win some free swag and treat your mom to some great gifts this Mother’s Day, as Yehey! is giving away some prizes to honor the greatest women in our lives… our moms!
food food food
I love getting invites to food events. I get to sample tasty new treats, photograph the dishes, eat more food, visit new places, chow on more grub. I’m sure you get the picture. I like tasting and eating food. And tomorrow is gonna be a real foodie adventure. Appetite Magazine and Greenbelt in association with 2nd Avenue have invited a few of us to the grand launching of The Tasting Room, “a gastronomic tour featuring specially designed tasting menus from restaurants, bars, and wine shops.” Tomorrow evening, I’ll get to satisfy my palate with tasty morsels from 15 different establishments, namely:
Kai, Tropezz, Bubba Gump, Solihiya, Max Brenner, Mr. Rockerfeller, La Maison, Haiku, Italianni’s, Cyma, Capricciosa, Mezze, Nuvo, Gaudí and Fish & Co.
But don’t fret, if you aren’t part of tomorrow’s grand launch. The The Tasting Room promo will last the whole month of May. So foodies, don’t worry. You can still go on the gastronomic adventure, and sample the best of food and drink that the participating restos have to offer.
If you wanna know more, grab a copy of Appetite Magazine’s April-May 2008 issue. Aside from the delicious articles, you’ll also find some Tasting Room coupons, a few discounts and even free parking privileges.
Stay tuned for a little review and a bunch of photos!
starbucks discount
Starbucks Coffee is supporting Earth Day 2008!
On April 22, 2008, Earth Day, Starbucks will be treating you to a Php 40 discount if you use your own tumbler/mug in purchasing any of your favorite beverage at any Starbucks store in the Philippines.
• We recommend customers participating in this campaign to bring tumblers that have the proper insulation for either warm or cold drinks.
• Bottled water and pre-packed juices are not included in this campaign.
• Transactions with Senior Citizen, VAT Exempt and Handicapped discounts are not qualified for this promotion.
orlina trophy named after Jun Bernardino
I read from Leng’s Multiply site that the PBA‘s Perpetual Trophy, designed by national artist Ramon Orlina, is to be named after the late, great Jun Bernardino, as tribute to his work and service as the longest serving PBA commissioner.
The award is given to a team that wins the All-Flipino conference three times in a row. Not an easily achievable feat. But this serves as a testament to Jun B.’s achievements in the PBA world, as he brought the country’s premiere basketball league to its glory days.
ece licensure exam results
find the results from the 2007 ECE Licensure Exam at Yehey!
You can also download the file here
Here are the Top 10 Examinees:
- Timothy Chua [DLSU] — 92.9
- Zarina Bernabe [DLSU] — 88.7
- Roberto Galman [DLSU] — 88.15
- Janine Panganiban Recio [MAPUA] — 87.65
- Kristoffer Nicol So Lim [DLSU] — 87.55
- Ma. Deborah Vivas Baluran [Univ of South Phil] — 86.75
- Menandro dela Cruz Roxas [UP] — 86.3
- Jessica Elaine Pajela Ferrer [MAPUA] — 85.9
- John Michael Gotera Dy [DLSU] — 85.55
- Allan Joseph Perez Paule [MAPUA] — 85.35
- Michael Albert Madrid Romero [DLSU] — 85.35
Paramita @ Yehey! take 2
Local band Paramita makes their second appearance in Yehey! this Wednesday at 3:00pm.
If you wanna join, simply log on to Yehey! Chat on Wednesday to ask them anything under the sun, or simply shoot the breeze.
