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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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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!
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.
flapjacks
Yesterday, I went with a few Yehey! employees to check out the rations over at Flapjacks restaurant in Greenbelt. As breakfast food is my favorite daily fare, I was excited to sink my teeth into anything that was being offered. I intentionally didn’t eat anything in the morning to increase my appetite for the up coming lunch (as I had heard that the portions were huge), but nothing could have prepared me for the feast I was about to partake in.
So, upon arrival, we each ordered our meals to try (and of course photograph). Unbeknownst to us, our host Mitzi Borbon (Marketing Manager of Fish & Co. and Flapjacks) also arranged for us to try some of their best sellers (aside from what we already ordered). As you can surmise, we had a lot of food to dig into. So, verging on committing the deadly sin of gluttony, we placed our napkins on our laps and grabbed our forks and knives and dove head in.
Here are a few photos from the BIG lunch.
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[click image for larger view]I tried not to eat too much of one dish, making sure to try all of the treats laid out before us, but before long, I noticed myself going back for second and third servings of each dish, as they were all that good. But of course, I have to list my special mentions of the meal:
- Rib Eye Steak Omelette – for the sheer creativity of putting two great ingredients together — eggs and prime rib beef! … (not to mention the healthy portions of sliced bell peppers)
- Five Stack Blueberry Pancakes - five pancakes, blueberry and a little bit of butter cream. Yum yum! No syrup necessary.
- Salpicao - this traditional Spanish tapas was given a Pinoy twist with rice and egg on the side. Think of it as a “sossy” Tapsilog.
So as we slowly felt our bellies bursting while adjusting our belts, we were in for another surprise. No it wasn’t more food… or even dessert. Instead, we were invited to another food tasting a week or so from now — for Flapjacks and Fish & Co. … both in the same day. But, hey, I’m not complaining.
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. >_<
Yehey… stealing?!
While I was driving from one of my favorite eateries, I received a strange text from one of my colleagues from work. One of the articles published in Yehey had seemed to create a stir… with one blogger in particular.
The owner of the blog Twoisequaltozero accused Yehey.com of stealing his article and publishing his work without his consent. A reply was quickly placed by Biz-Dev Officer Iggy Javellana aka tarugoman, in an effort to adress the situation.
Let me, however, put this issue to rest with an official statement from the Channels Department of Yehey.
- 1. The article in question was given to Yehey by its partner MCA Universal as a routine press release / article for publication
2. The said article had no instructions to credit any source or backlink any blog
We are not in the habit of stealing content or plagiarizing any work. Nor will we ever get into that habit. I don’t want to point any fingers or place the blame on anybody, at this point, until al issues have been resolved. As of this post being published, we have removed the “offending” article, until all parties have come to a general understanding of the process of publishing any material on the web.
I have been with Yehey for 6 years, myself, and have had my work reworded and republished. Of course, I did this PR work, so understandably, my work was passed on as general info to be used and abused.
Mr. Twoisequaltozero, thank you for taking time out to clarify the situation and rectify your original post. We don’t know where the connection got lost, but we hope to avoid any similar situations in the future.
the tides boracay
One week after our trip to Boracay for our coverage of The Tides, here are a few articles and specials that we churned up for the hotel.
- 1. A
- courtesy of yours truly
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recant of a Boracay first timer
- by Karla Henson
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- of The Tides — both food and hotel
If you are an establishment that wishes to be featured, similar to what we did, simply contact me via email or email our department and we’ll get back to you.
boracay bagyo
Last week, a few Yehey! employees and myself took a business trip to Boracay to cover The Tides. Yes, it was for work. But everyone that hops over to the paradise island of pleasure knows that there is always time to squeeze in a few hours of fun — grab a Jonas shake, munch on a few longga burgers, bask in the sun, and check out the sights of Boracay.
But as luck would have it, the sun refused to shine and the clouds were aplenty. And of course, with the clouds, came the rain. Three days of it. What is commonly believed to be one of the hottest spots in our fair country turned out to be a drenched and soggy island of unlucky travelers.
[cooped in our room, avoiding the rain]I try to find consolation by reminding myself that it was, in fact, a business trip. But even that got spoiled by the rain, as I wasn’t able to take many photos of our residence, due to the constant precipitation. Still, we made do with what we were given.
Being that we had a Boracay first timer with us on our trip, we decided to show her around the island and get her acquainted with some of the “usual suspects”. We had our shakes at Jonas, we had our longga burgers along the shore and we would have had a few Jam Jars by the beach, if Cocamangas was still standing… We also took her around D’Mall and various spots within the island, as weather permitted.
Of course, we also did what we came to do — interview some people from The Tides, sample some of their food, and of course, try out their comfy quarters (which we spent a lot of time confined in, because of the rain). But that is a a different story… which should be coming out within the next few days in the pages of Yehey.
All in all, it still was a pleasant trip. After all, anytime you can get away from the office is still a special treat. And I was able to take a few snaps during our stay, albeit limited.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at The Tides for graciously accepting us as their guests, especially General Manager Pete Gonzales, Admin Manager Norman Tamayo and Food and Beverage Manager Natasha Ricafort.
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!
hmmm…looks familiar
They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If this is so, then the people at Yehey! 9myself included) must be really pleased.
My friend Az recently posted in his Multiply site an announcement regarding an exclusive blogger’s tour.
Upon checking the site, I was amazed at the similarity of the Microsite that Yehey! did for the Trinoma Blogger Food Tour, held last January 9. Not only is the concept very similar, but so is the layout of the website, as well as the concept behind the said event.
Here are a couple of screenshots of the two microsites:
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[click photo for larger view]Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining. Nor am I bashing the new event. I was just surprised to see the glaring similarities. But in the end, it’s the participants that get to benefit from these events. So, cheers to everyone involved.
paramita chat event
Paramita came over to the Yehey office for their second chat event to promote their sophomore self titled album, ‘Paramita’.
diamond hotel wedding packages
Getting married is serious business, so Diamond Hotel is offering some help for couples getting ready to tie the knot.
Last Friday, the Pasay hotel hosted a Wedding Package Tour at the spacious Restaurant Le Bellevue on the 27th floor, led by our tour guide, Issa Litton. For about an hour, we were taken through the various rooms in the area, and shown the various stages of the wedding process — from the Bridal Shower to the Pre Nuptial Spa pampering to Bridal coaching. There was even a session wherein Wesley Villarica (Wedding Photographer extraordinaire) took the participants’s photos ala pre-nup pictorial. And to top the event off, we were served lunch in the hotels Japanese restaurant Kohikan which was decorated to suit a Japanese Wedding motif.
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.
yeng constantino meet & greet
As a follow up to a very busy Tuesday [Colbie Caillat and Mandy Moore], we headed over to the Star Records preview room in the ABS-CBN compound for the short and very intimate chat event cum blogger meet & greet with multi-talented, first “Grand Star Winner” of Pinoy Dream Academy Yeng Constantino.
For a few minutes, Yeng got to share her thoughts with the Yehey! Chatters while we were given a preview of her upcoming singles. This was followed by a candid Q & A, by her invited fans and selected bloggers, and of course, the customary picture taking and autograph signing.
View Azrael’s video stream of the event.
mandy moore presscon
Straight from the airport, America’s pop princess singer / songwriter / actress Mandy Moore made her way to the Richmonde Hotel for her much awaited presscon. The room was packed with press and fans alike…and trying to squeeze in for a spot between warm bodies and camera crews was an experience in itself. But I found my nook, contorted my body and just fired away…in between shifting positions, and ducking and dodging other cameras, lenses and hands.
Catch her later on tonight [12 March 2008 at 7:30 PM] as Eastwood City will be transformed into a makeshift amphitheater for her one-day performance.
Read a Music Review on her new album.
colbie caillat
Colbie Caillat, the singer / songwriter behind the catchy tune “Bubbly”, and the new single Realize had her meet and greet cum presscon at Tropezz Bar and Resto a few hours ago. She graciously answered the questions thrown at her, and even gave us a sample performance, by belting out a few bars of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain”.
For those of you interested in catching Colbie perform live and in person, she will be touring the Ayala Malls for a couple of performances with “OPM’s Soulchild,” Julianne as her front act. Catch her on the following dates:
- March 11, 7:00 PM: Glorietta Activity Center
- March 12, 6:00 PM: Trinoma
You can also find out more by reading this article.
In a few hours, it’s off to Mandy Moore’s presscon…
yeng constantino chat
Hey guys! We would like to invite you to join our Online Chat Event with Yeng Constantino tomorrow, March 12 at 3:30 PM. Click here for more details.
For Yeng’s blogger fans, join our meet and greet session with Yeng Constantino on March 12, 2008, 4:00pm at the 3/F Preview Room, ABS-CBN Main Building. Please bring 2 valid IDs since ABS-CBN security requires it.
If you’re available on the said time and date, just confirm by sending an email to yengconstantino@teamyehey.com. Please include the following information in your email:
Name
Email
Blog URL
Mobile
First come, first served. Only 30 slots are available. Registration is only until 5:00 PM today.Spread the word!
trinoma dessert haven
last march 7, trinoma held a follow up to it’s blogger food tour. this time, it was all about desserts. we were given GCs to purchase the various goodies from the participating outlets [Dulcelin, CakeBiz, Must be Moms, Unit 16 Sweets, Gigi La Crepe, Katlyn’s Kitchen, Fleur de Lys, Sugarhouse, Russian Cookie House, St. Clements Kitchen, Swell Sweets and more], and of course, we invited a few bloggers to join in the feast of sweets. so we purchased numerous sugary samplers and spread them for our indulging accomplices. and like a pack of wolves after the kill, we gobbled up all the treats…cakes, cookies, pies, cupcakes, tortes ant tarts, ensaymadas and puto.
when the “smoke” cleared, and we all had our fill, we still had a lot to brown bag and take home (as seen in the photo above).
you can still participate and take advantage of the ongoing promo. every P1,500 purchase at any participating restaurant on the 3/F or 4/F of TriNoma Park entitles you to a free dessert from any Dessert Haven concessionaire.
here are a few other blogs from some of the folks that joined us:
- Trinoma Dessert Haven by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
- Trinoma Dessert Haven by Jehzlau
- Trinoma Dessert Haven by Technorati
- Trinoma Dessert Haven Video by CokskiBlue
- TriNoma Dessert Haven Tour by Elaine Uy
- TriNoma Dessert Haven Tour by AJ Matela
- TriNoma Dessert Haven Tour by Aileen Apolo
- Dessert haven: The first bloggers dessert food tour at TRINOMA by Karla Henson
