APPLE DRIVE @ PPHC

"AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY!!"

Meet my friend RJ Garcia who is one of the founder of BAG943 together with Josh Mahinay. Aside from the Bag of Dreams Project, RJ also went to different rural areas to give apples. As the saying goes, an apple a day keep the doctors away. Yes, RJ believes that instead of giving candies and chocolates, why not give them apples. Some kids eat apples only during christmas and some also havent tried to eat atleast one.

It was March 9, who happened to be the birthday also of RJ when he visited Padre Pios Home for Children (PPHC) for his apple drive. Aside from apples, school supplies and two BAG943 backpacks were also given. Children gave a presentation by playing banduria to RJ singing a happy birthday song and a few more folk songs. It was RJs 1st visit to the said orphanage and here are some of the captured moments of RJs Apple Drive and Birthday Celebration!

BAG of DREAMS PROJECT by BAG943

BAG943, BAG which stands for “Be A Giver” sells good quality backpacks and for every purchase made, the company gives another bag to a school kid in need - BUY ONE, GIVE ONE. The company does not only sell good quality backpacks, its mission to empower poor school kids get and pursue education through their projects and programs is the selling part.

Since it launched, BAG943 had given over 400 school bags to Four (4) adopted schools across the country, a remarkable accomplishment for a company that is young and new. Every quarter, the company adopts at least one school to benefit from “BAG OF DREAMS Project”, a bag drive made possible because of the customers’ purchases. The number of sales the company makes equals the number of school bags that they give away to poor school kids.

Together with JCI Makati and JCI Duwaling, another 50 students of Don Francisco S. Dizon Elem School  Davao city were given school bags last March 8, 2013. 

 

Bag of Dreams Project was founded by two young and generous men, Rj Garcia and Josh Mahinay. It was July last year when best friends Josh and RJ resigned from their jobs and decided to make helping poor school kids their full time Job. “ To succeed is one thing but to go back where you came from and be able to empower, inspire and encourage underprivileged kids with your own story is to me happiness and real service”, Josh said in an interview. 

Let’s welcome BAG943 to 2013 with our festive flutes and wish them success in the coming years! There are not a lot of companies in the Philippines that were founded with social responsibility in mind and this is something that definitely should multiply in numbers. So folks, the next time you plan to buy your next backpack, you might want to consider skipping the big brands and make BAG943 your new backpack pick!

Here's mine!!!

Like BAG943 on Facebook www.facebook.com/BAG943 and follow them on Twitter www.twitter.com/BAG943. For your online purchases, visit www.bag943.com or send other inquiries to info@bag943.com or sms to +639228575060.

BAG943 is also now available in countries like USA, EUROPE, Singapore, Japan and ships to most countries around the world.

Globe Prepaid GoSakto Launching

Introducing Globe Prepaid GoSakto, the first and only service in the country that allows prepaid subscriber to create and customize a prepaid promo that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle.

Last Feb. 18, 2013 @ Marco Polo Davao, Globe has finally launch and introduced to the media their newest industry-shaking innovation - the GoSakto promo. GoSakto empowers prepaid subscriber to design their own promo according to what they need, recognizing the fact that customers have different call, text, and surfing needs. 

To enjoy their GoSakto promo, subscribers first choose what type of promo to avail: call/ text/surf, call and text, and call and surf, text and surf, or a combination of all.

Once subscribers have chosen their promo, GoSakto further personalizes the experience by letting them select the type and number of calls and texts they need. It can be within the Globe/TM network or across all networks. You can also choose the surfing services between bulk or unlimited.

Prepaid subscriber get to pick also the validity of the calls, texts, and surfing services they availed, from 1 day, 7days or 30days. With that, you can enjoy exploring the best GoSakto promo combo for you. 

Here are some snapshots during the said launching with media folks and Globe prepaid team.

Grabbed this photo from Arjay Legere

Grabbed this photo from Tere

3 easy ways to register GoSakto: via mobile phone via *143#, via Globe website at www.globe.com.ph/gosakto, or via facebook application just type in apps.facebook/gosakto and boom!!! you can start your registration now.

Pilipinos With Disabilities (PWD) partylist on May Election

Finally, for the very first time, a group of Persons With Disabilities will be running in the party-list system this coming May Election in the Philippines. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the application to participate in this year’s elections. Its representatives are visually-impaired Michael Barredo, orthopedically-impaired Manuel Agcaoili, Adeline Ancheta, Octavio Gonzales and Luis Arrelano – all of whom are persons with disabilities and have worked with and for  PWD sector in the community.

"They are represented by Filipinos, all of them are disabled. Right now we don't have a representation of the disabled," Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. said Wednesday in explaining their decision regarding PWD application.

“’Yung nominess nila, talaga namang disabled. Pangalawa, may track record sila of working with and for persons with disabilities,” added commissioner Rene Sarmiento, who heads the special voters’ registration for PWDs.

Pilipinos With Disabilities partylist is dedicated to advocate for the rights and promote the interests of persons with disabities. To take actions and be part of the development in the society.

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Love and Fortune at SM Lanang Premier with the Crooner - Richard Poon

The Crooner - Richard Poon sings all for Love and Fortune at SM Lanang Premier, Davao city. Last Feb 2, 2013, SM Lanang Premier had a great 3 day sale and as part of it, they invited the country's one and only crooner - Richard Poon. This Filipino-Chinese singer is part of Sessionista with other acoustic singers like Aiza, Sitti, Juris, and Princess. They performed evey sunday at today's number one musical variety show - ASAP on ABS-CBN. 

Mr Poon was a former member of U Turn band, and he started his singer career in a restobar. When he entered showbiz, he was known as the Michael Bubble of the Philippines. Most of his songs are Bubble style or should i name it as Jazz. "I'll take care of you", "Kumot at Unan", and his cover of "Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok ko" were just among his famous hits. 

He admitted that most of his fans are mommies, daddies, and lolas. But during this mini concert in SM Lanang Atrium, it was from all ages and all walks of life. It was his first time to perform in SM Lanang and he said during the presscon that hes excited and honor to sing for dabawenyos. He sang one of his favorite song You and I which happens to be a memorable song for him and his girlfriend Maricar Reyes. Reyes was the girl of this music video and it was their first meet up then eventually became a couple.

Richard Poon will soon be releasing a new album and this time he will try some pop songs like songs of Michael Jackson and even Madonna songs. He's excited and would love to sing all these songs again in SM Lanang Premier. Watch out for his series of Valentine show here and abroad.

3 Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier

The Great 3 Day Sale at SM Lanang Premier. Happening on 

Gang-nam Style ala Bulgogi Brothers

Annyeonghaseyo Davao! Im sure when you hear the word "Gang-Nam", what comes to your mind is the widely popular beat and dance craze by South Korean rapper named Psy. Well this time, its different. Gang-nam ala Bulgogi Brothers. Here's another add on to the list of new restau in the city. It is a korean barbeque restaurant that originates in South Korea and has its first international branch in Manila. With over 38 stores, now another add on is its new branch which is first and one and only in Mindanao and that can be found in SM Lanang Premier Davao city. Just this month, Bulgogi Brothers invades Davao city and fortunately we are able to be the 1st to try its menu.

The authentic dining experience begins with a complimentary side dishes such as pickled vegetables, corn, and kimchi. Also, a pot of tea includes the complimentary menu.

The serving also includes prime cuts of beef marinated in a number of ingredients that enhance the meats flavor and tenderness. Bulgogi Brothers has not only found the secret recipe to the perfect Bulgogi but also offers many ways to enjoy it -- the Unyang (the classic patties), GwangYang (seasoned beef with sweet sauce). seoul (sliced beef with vegetables, fruits , onions and soy sauce). These are cooked and served right atyour table, on the spot.

Check this out folks. These are only some of the best dishes that ive tried in Bulgogi Brothers.

Well, unfortunately i was not able to try their bbq but i look forward on eating such soon. Bulgogi brothers has proven that it is more than just good food because guest will enjoy the exceptional, authentic Korean food, cozy and charming ambience as well the special quality of service. Visit Bulgogi Brothers now only at SM Lanang Premier Davao city.

Other branches are located in Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, MOA, Harbor Point and soon in CDO.