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Acel @ Yehey
Former Moonstar88 vocalist, now solo artist and proud mommy Acel Bisa-Van Ommen came over to the Yehey office yesterday for a quick Chat Event with the users and to promote her new album, ‘Silver Lining’.
Here are a few photos from the event.
more new Yehey IDs
Spent the day taking more photos of new employees, as well as shots of people that wanted retakes for the creative shots for our company IDs. Here are some of the results.
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[rl]Vollé @ Club 650
It’s been four years of volleyball over at Club 650, and Yehey has been the official online sponsor, since its inception. However, it was only recently that TeamYehey joined the corporate division of Vollé @ Club 650.
Here’s a photo of the team, as well as some snaps from another game…
[the teamyehey volleball team]
[team eTelecare vs team IBM]
[a player from team IBM spikes the ball]
[the score in the third set]
[team eTelecare blocks the spike to close out the game]For more information, log on to volle.yehey.com.
Flapjacks Greenhills
Flapjacks just recently opened their newest branch in Greenhills, right beside the Theater Mall.
As expected, the food was delish.
Sam Milby @ Yehey!
Sam Milby came over to the office for a quick Chat Event and to promote his upcoming concert on the 25th of this month at the ALIW Theater.
Here are a few photos…
We will be giving you a chance to win free tickets to his concert, as well as other autographed prizes. The microsite will be up soon.
Bo’s Coffee Club @ High Street
Bo’s Coffee Club held it’s second blogger’s event last Friday, in their Bonifacio High Street branch. It was a cold and rainy morning, so hot mugs of our favorite brew awaited all the visitors.
Again, President and CEO Steve Bentitez introduced Bo’s to the bloggers, before initiating the “create a coffee” contest.
Here are a few photos from the event…
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[creating their concoction]
[zee, arpee and noreen enjoying the cheese rolls]
[the amazing biyahilo]
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[our winners, audrey and abbie with steve benitez]switch
Windows user?
Ready to change systems?
SWITCH is an Apple Premium Reseller which symbolizes the shift of windows users to Mac which just recently launched their second branch over at the Alabang Town Center.
During the opening, food was aplenty, drinks were flowing and a lot of comfort snacks, like cotton candy, hotdogs and popcorn were readily available. Music was provided by DJ Funk Avy. And the people behind SWITCH made sure that lots of cool gadgets and hot prizes were given away.
I myself came away with a pair of Chops earphones from Skull Candy.
Here are a few photos from the event…
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.
Caramon Concoction by Abamania
Last September 27, Bo’s Coffee held a blogger’s event for students from the Katipunan area. (read about it here)
As I mentioned, there was a mini contest for the bloggers: a coffee mixing competition, wherein the students got a chance to play baristas.
After brainstorming and cooking up a new and unique coffee mix, each group of student bloggers got to work, with the assistance of Bo’s Coffee president, and passionate coffee afficionado, Steve Benitez.
While all four mixed concoctions tasted great, there had to be one winner. And the winning mix: Caramon Concoction by Abamania, a group of UP students.
Their potable invention is a combination of caramel and cinnamon (thus, the name) mixed into a cool, creamy ice blended drink. While it may seem like an odd pairing, you’ll have to trust me on this; it is a very tasty bev.
And according to Bo’s Coffee Katipunan owner, Winston Quesang, the drink is now available and ready for public approval as the Drink of the Month in the Katipunan branch.
Here’s a shot of the winning group of UP students:
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.
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.
Share the Bo's Coffee experience
When you’re passionate about something, it shows. And I think that was evident, when president of Bo’s Coffee, Steve Benitez shared his thoughts and views on the special bean in this local coffee house.
Student bloggers gathered at the Bo’s Coffee Katipunan branch for a unique day of coffee tasting and creation (as written in my previous post).
So after Steve “shared his passion,” the main event began. Students grouped themselves together, and were given the task of creating their own drinks. Excitedly, they discussed their mixtures and combinations for their home made concoctions.
Being a coffee lover, myself, I was eagerly anticipating the results of the brainstorming. And I was not disappointed. The brews were original and very tasty. But as there will be another event coming soon, I can’t give away too many details on the coffee drinks whipped up by the four groups.
And as an added incentive to the winners, their inventions will be featured in the Bo’s coffee houses across the country for a month, with full recognition given, with the runners-up getting a week of coffee glory.
So, without writing too much more, here are a few photos from the event.
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Share the Bo’s passion
Attention all student bloggers!
You are invited to join fellow coffee aficionados for one delightful coffee experience at Bo’s.
Sit down with your favorite cup of Bo’s blend and listen as the experts talk about the flavorful world of coffee. Embark on a journey that will guide you through the art of brewing the perfect cup of this dark, bittersweet liquid we all come to love.
Delight your senses. Come and stay for unique coffee experience.
Here at Bo’s, we don’t just make coffee.
We brew it with passion.
September 27, 2008 | Bo’s Coffee, Katipunan | 329 Katipunan Road corner B. Gonzales Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
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
Porsche Cayenne S… Transsyberia style
After winning the Transsyberia Rally three years in a row (and taking the top 6 positions in this years contest), PGA Cars has finally decided to introduce the new Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia to the local market via a two-day test drive of the sturdy vehicle.
Last September 12, I headed over to McKinley Hill to witness the durability and exceptional performance of the vehicle, in a simulated environment.
For those of you that are unaware, the Transsyberia Rally is an intercontinental race from Moscow, Russia to Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Spanning approximately 7,200 kilometers, the rally is a grueling two week competition across various forms of terrain that takes its toll on both man and machine. So both driver and vehicle have to be first rate.
On hand that day was Mr. Eddie Keng, Porsche Sport Driving School instructor and two-time Transsyberia Rally participant. After showing us some clips from the race, and sharing some of his experiences, Mr. Keng led us out to the make shift rally course and introduced us to the obstacles we’d be facing. So after our quick briefing, we were off to experience the Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia…
Anyway, here are a few photos from the event.
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[click on image for larger view]Layout: Front engine, four wheel drive, 5 door SUV
Engine : 4,806 cm³ V8, 4 cam, 32 valve engine, with VarioCam inlet camshaft control and direct fuel injection system
Maximum output: 385 bhp (283 KW) at 6,200 rpm
Maximum torque: 500 Nm at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed Tiptronic S
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: Tiptronic S: 6.8 seconds
Top speed: 252 km/h (Manual) & 250 km/hr (Tiptronic S)
Standard equipment:
Enhanced aerodynamics [NEW]
Front apron [NEW]
Rear apron [NEW]
Load sill reinforcement [NEW]
Roof spoiler [NEW]
Tailgate finisher [NEW]
LED tail lights [NEW]
18” Cayenne S wheels
Sport button
Hydrophobic side windows
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
ABS 8.0 with ABD, ASR and MSR
Exterior trim covers in satinated aluminum
Dual front, side and thorax airbags
12-way adjustable front comfort seats
Part leather interior in grained finish
Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
Alarm system with central locking remote
Tyre repair system
Individual options:
Metallic paint
Air suspension with PASM
Front and rear floormats
18” collapsible spare tyre
Servotronic
Roll up manual side window blinds
CDC-4 six disk changer
Power liftgate
Front and rear park assistant
20” Cayenne SportTechno wheels
Tiptronic S transmission
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Bose Sound System
Sport Tail pipes
Light comfort package
Sports exhaust
Jollibee: fastfood… literally
Today, Jollibee gave new meaning to the term “fastfood”.
Launching their new line of “Sarap-on-the-move” variants of the classic Jolly Hotdog, Jollibee invited select members of the media, as well as a few bloggers to partake in a few rounds of adrenaline pumping karting over at City Kart before sampling their new Chili Cheese Dog and Bacon Mushroom Tops.
Yes, we got to zip around for a few exciting laps in those extremely fun go-karts with full gear — jumpsuit, helmet and all. But more importantly, we got a preview of the delightful new offerings from Jollibee.
The Chili Cheese Dog offers a mild kick with its spiced beef toppings and generous layer of cheesy sauce while the Bacon Mushroom Tops is a tasty treat with loads of sprinkled bacon bits, mushroom slices and cheesy sauce. Both sandwiches are hearty snacks and quite easy to munch on, even when on the go.
And if you’re wondering about the cost… the solo sandwiches retail at PhP 42.00, while the value meal goes for PhP 66.00. So if you’re looking for a quick bite with a lot of flavor, you may want to check out Jollibee’s latest treats.
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.
old Jollibee faves
Last night, I was able to catch The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor thanks to Jollibee’s special screening at the Greenbelt My Cinema. The flick was, as the previous installments, very entertaining. Full of witty banter, lots of action and a pretty straightforward story line. There were a few cornball lines thrown into the mix, but The Mummy series has never claimed to be Oscar material… so suspend any pre-conceived notions of this being a ground-breaking movie. It is a movie to catch purely for the entertainment value.
But before getting too in depth into the flick, let me get back to the real reason I made it to the screening: to check out the two burgers that were being brought back to the limelight by our favorite Pinoy fastfood joint, Jollibee. Yes, the Amazing Aloha and the Cheezy Bacon Mushroom Burgers are back, due to popular demand. And this time, they’re bigger — adding a second patty to the already scrumptious burger . Come August 13, you will find these two crowd pleasers in all Jollibee joints nationwide. I’m not a big fan of fruits in my food, but the Amazing Aloha could be the exception to the rule. As to the Cheesy Bacon Mushroom… being able to put some of my favorite burger add-ons is definitely a great way to enjoy my favorite (fattening) fastfood fare.
For those of you wondering about the price, the burgers only cost PhP 82.00 solo. If you want the value meal, it comes out to PhP 108.00. But, as an added bonus, Jollibee will also be promoting their Coke products via a free refill, everytime you upsize your drink.
So if you’re looking for a tasty way to enjoy a hearty meal, grab one of these Jollibee classics while sipping down on some ice cold Coke Light.
daughtry presscon
Last night, I had the pleasure of going to the Daughtry press conference at Shanghai Bistro in Eastwood City. And although we had to wait for about two and a half hours, it was worth it (the wait).
Chris Daughtry and the rest of the band seemed like they genuinely wanted to be where they were. No airs, no qualms no prima donna attitudes. Plus, they seemed like five quirky and funny individuals, as a couple of the members even gave us a sample of a new dance they came up with — the “Double Dragon”. [Note: Since you can only see a photo in my Multiply album, it's basically a rendition of the moves from that classic Taito video game from the 80s in dance form]
And as an added bonus, I got to meet Mo Twister. No, he’s not my man crush (in fact, I don’t even think I have one), but he’s truly one of the wittiest and most original people in the world of showbiz.
Daughtry will be playing in a few hours in what everyone in the media seems to be calling an “intimate” setting. BS man. For the life of me, I can’t conceive how the term intimate even sprung up. Sure it’s much smaller than a normal concert, but having three thousand fans is far from it (intimate). But nevertheless, props to Eastwood City for coming up with a makeshift stadium.
Anyway, here are additional photos from the presscon.
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[click on image for larger view]more Yehey! IDs
One of the fun aspects of working in a dot com is the loose and light-hearted atmosphere. The people are young, creative and game for just about anything. We have Filipino translations for our work designations (like ang Hinete ng Channels, ang Barker ng Marketing) and we also have our creative poses for our Identification cards. Last week, I took a few photos of some of the newer hires, as well as some of the oldies that wanted a retake. So here they are:
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[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!
watsons men's zone
Make-over and men. Two words that you don’t often hear uttered in the same breath, let alone associate together. However, in this day and age of the emerging metrosexuals, men have started to take care, not only of their bodies, but also their personal appearance — grooming and hygiene. And Watsons is aware of this.
For the whole month of June, Watsons, the premiere “Personal Store” gave men a few more reasons to pamper themselves with discounts, freebies, customized hair stylings, massages and many more activities. And as an added treat, 25 lucky men were chosen to get the “complete makeover,” clothing and accesories included.
As a culminating event last Friday, at the Hard Rock Café in Glorietta, Watsons held a mini fashion show featuring the 25 lucky men. Strutting their stuff onstage, the men paraded their new looks and showed what a total makeover can do for one’s presonal appearance, as well as their confidence and self-esteem.
Of course, the night would not have been complete without the comedic stylings of the Brew Rats — Ramon Bautista, Angel and Tado of 99.5 Campus FM, as well as a musical performance by the Itchyworms.
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.
island cove
Despite the heavy traffic on a Monday morn, Lan and I headed over to Island Cove to do a small feature on the resort. Neither of us had been to the 36 hectare attraction, so we had no idea what to expect. Little did we know, we were in for quite a surprise.
To be honest, I figured Island Cove to be a typical small resort with a pool and a few hotel rooms. Of course, nothing could have been further from the truth… and here’s some proof:
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[click image for a larger view]Within the 36 hectare resort, Island Cove offers various amenities and activities for the whole family. At the Oceania Water Park, there’s a huge pool with a giant slide for the water lovers, as well as kiddie pool cum play area complete with water fountains and “jungle gym”. For the sporty types, there’s a gym, a bowling alley, a tennis court, as well as a basketball court. For the cerebral individuals, you can check out the life sized chess set for a quick game. The entire family can enjoy some animal fun in the Butterfly Gardens, the Reptile Zoo, feed the crocs in the Crocodile farm or check out some of the simians in the Monkey Island. There are also various wildlife in the Animal island such as Bengal Tigers, Ostrich, Cassowary and much more. And for those of you that want to get up close and personal with the fauna, you can also check out petting zoo.
If you get hungry, you have your choice of some Pinoy food at the Fishing Village (where you can also go fishing while waiting for your fare), some international rations over at Sangley Point or continental food over at the Hotel Café.
Of course, for those of you that choose to unwind, there is also a spa within the resort that offers various services and treatments for your pampering needs.
And, if you find yourself still raring to go in the evenings, Island Cove offers a few attractions and entertainment facilities for your evening activities such as the Island Sing videoke so you can belt out few tunes and the F Deck Bar for a quick nightcap or an all night drinking binge (with a live band for entertainment).
We only had a few hours to tour the area, but the spots that we visited were already more than enough to overload our visual palates and memory capacity. So until our next visit, this will have to do.
If you want to find out their rates, their special promo packages or simply get more info, check out the Island Cove website.
And don’t forget to keep checking Yehey! for Karla’s in depth article on the resort.
Special thanks to our hosts Lea Remulla-Mate and Cong. Gilbert Remulla for showing us around and answering all our queries.
