Tech

transcosmos Asia Philippines now serving global market

By on November 1, 2014

As part of expansion plans in the ASEAN region, world’s largest Japanese Information Technology – Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) company transcosmos recently opened its latest 144-seater facility in the Philippines.

transcosmos Asia Philippines began operations as of September 2014. This is the company’s 70th overseas location and the fourth in South East Asia, following Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Apart from providing BPO services such as contact center and back-office operations, transcosmos Philippines will also provide smartphone website and application development and operation services. Because of the English language proficiency of Filipino workers, the company will serve both the local and global market.

Present during the media conference were Mr. Hideki Yamashita (President, transcosmos Philippines), Mr. Hiroki Tanigawa (Corporate Affairs Director), Mr. Masakada Okuda (President & COO), Mr. Koichi Iwami (Executive Vice President), and Ms. Hanna Supetran (Country Manager, transcosmos Philippines).

Guests of Honor Senator Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV and PEZA Director General Lilia De Lima gave some keynote speeches as well as DOST Deputy Executive Director Monchito Ibrahim. It was then followed by the inaugural opening ceremony in the form of Kagami Biraki. This ancient sake barrel ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a new endeavor and the strengthening of friendship.

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transcosmos Asia Philippines is the first to observe a Japanese Sake ceremony during an inaugural opening.

transcosmos Philippines is aiming to employ at least 2,000 people, setup additional hubs possibly in Cebu and Davao and generate sales of ¥2 billion by fiscal 2018.

In a brief conversation with Ms. Hanna Supetran, the company has a basic requirement: English proficiency. Undergraduates are welcome to apply. In case he/she fails the assessment, the company will train them until they pass. They offer a competitive salary package, based on industry standard.

transcosmos is part of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ Global Outsourcing 100 Leaders (ranked number 13, 2014). What started as a data entry operations business in 1966 became an outsourcing company in the ’80 and is currently in 74 locations, employing around 15,000 globally.

Visit transcosmos Asia Philippine office at 32/f One Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Avenue cor. Meralco Exchange Road, Ortigas Complex, Pasig City.

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Pop Culture

Hunt or Be Hunted at #EastwoodTWDHorrorHouse!

By on October 31, 2014

Can you survive The Walking Dead: Haunted Prison House?

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City invite all thrill-seekers, enthusiasts and TWD fans to conquer and survive this year’s most terrifying horror house! Those who are brave enough to enter will find themselves deep into the dreaded prison from the show’s fourth season. Overrun by walkers, as zombies are called on the show/comic series, endure a pulsating and harrowing journey as you find your way out! Perfect for Halloween!

Source: Eastwood City’s Facebook page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuoZKGYZ-cg

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One of the most watched TV series in the world today, The Walking Dead recently premiered its fifth season on AMC. In the Philippines, TWD is aired on Fox every Monday at 11:35AM and 8:55PM.

Haunted Prison House Rules

Persons who will enter The Walking Dead: Haunted Prison House are required to abide by the following rules and regulations:

  • Strictly NO REFUND and NO RE-ENTRY
  • Maximum allowed number of persons per group is six (6).
  • Stay at the marked path at all times.
  • The following are strictly prohibited inside:
    • Running or pushing
    • Video or photography
    • Touching of props and horror house walls
    • Touching or hurting the zombie walkers
    • Firearms, deadly weapons and explosives
    • Illegal drugs and alcohol
  • Take care of your valuables and personal belongings. Megaworld Lifestyle Malls will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred while inside the horror house.
  • In case of emergency or any untoward incident, call the attention of the marshals inside the Haunted Prison House.

Those who are found to have violated any of these regulations will be asked to leave the horror house immediately.

 

General Reminders

  • Due to the intense nature of the horror house, parental discretion is strongly advised for children below 13 years old.
  • Children 13 years old and below must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pregnant women and persons suffering from any medical condition including heart ailments, respiratory problems, seizures, nervous disorders, motion sickness, claustrophobia or other physical injuries are not allowed to enter.
  • Persons under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs are not allowed to enter.
  • Eastwood City reserves the right to refuse admission to any person found to be unqualified due to the above mentioned reasons.

Head over to Eastwood Central Plaza with your family and friends! A ticket worth P100 is equivalent to one-time access inside the horror house. The Walking Dead: Haunted Prison House is open from October 31 until November 9, from 6PM to 11PM.

For more information, please call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917 838 0111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

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Beauty and Fashion

Spa Review: Juicy Nails by K2C

By on October 30, 2014

How often do you go to a spa? At least once a month, I go in for a body scrub and massage. I never bothered before but now I use it as an excuse to take a break and reward myself. Whether for health or self-indulgence, I noticed there is an increasing number of spas as well as people who visit them. Is our lives that stressful?

One afternoon I was invited with a fellow blogger to try out a newly opened spa on the northern part of Quezon City. The establishment is called Juicy Nails by K2C and it offers nails, body and wax spa services. Owned by spa goers themselves, Ms. Kathy and Ms. Carol, the location was chosen because it was ideal for them to meet halfway.

The spa has six (6) comfy chairs, two (2) therapy rooms and a spotless bathroom with shower. A dash of vibrant pink, purple, light blue and white on the walls and furniture might intimidate macho men but the spa caters to everyone. A collection of nail polishes are beautifully displayed on the wall behind the counter. Guests are offered water, hot tea or iced tea on arrival.

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The rooms were separated by a thick curtain. There were times the ‘divider’ was moved. Only clad in our underwear, the therapists did make sure we are covered in the right places all the time.

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Bed was covered with plastic to keep it dry.

My therapist chose my body ritual, Citrus Glow, a whitening body scrub and wrap. My body was brushed to open my pores, scrubbed down, and wiped clean with warm water. Then mask was applied, body was wrapped with the plastic bed cover, and wiped clean with a cleanser. I was escorted to their bathroom for a quick shower before a body massage.

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The treatment made me skin smooth and smelling good, no doubt about that. It would have been nice if the therapist asked me first what specific body ritual I wanted to try. I’m curious about the weight loss one, nonetheless I’m glad she is concerned in making my skin tone even.

If you’re into hard massages, you’ll enjoy the ones they give at Juicy Nails by K2C. Unfortunately, my body does not. Even after advising the therapist and adjusting the pressure, it left me with back pains when I got home 🙁

Their therapists are polite and accommodating with my questions. Cleanliness is a priority, especially in their shower / restroom area. If you’re residing or working near Tandang Sora market and looking for reasonably priced and good spa services, best for intimate spa parties, drop by Juicy Nails by K2C. Thank you Ms. Kathy and Ms. Carol for accommodating us!

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Juicy Nails by K2C Price List

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Spa Packages

  1. Sole Mate Foot Spa with Pedicure + Foot Paraffin = P630
  2. Pamper Me Hand Spa with Manicure + Hand Paraffin = P495
  3. Body Ritual (Citrus Glow / Dead Sea) + Hair Spa + European Facial = P1305
  4. Sole Mate Foot Spa with Pedicure + Pamper Me Hand Spa with Manicure = P630
  5. Waxing, Bikini + Full Leg = P675
  6. Body Massage + Body Scrub = P720

Juicy Nails by K2C on-going promos

Avail of the following for FREE (BER months only): 30 min Back Massage after a Signature Body Scrub, Foot Reflex for 30 mins with Foot Spa Pedicure & Classic Manicure, or Hand or Foot Paraffin when you opt for Gel Polish Manicure. How about buy 1 and get 50% off on your next FULL LEG WAXING session?

 

Juicy Nails by K2C is located at #389 Unit 2B Visayas Avenue, Tandang Sora, Quezon City and open from 11am to 10pm. For more details, you can find them on Facebook. Call or text at +63 943 953 0595 for reservations.

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Lifestyle

Sharp’s PCI Technology enhances indoor air quality while removing viruses

By on October 23, 2014

While it is true that the air we breathe outsider our home is largely out of our control, we cannot say the same thing about indoor air. We spend the majority of our time indoors, and yet we rarely think twice about the air we breathe inside. Indoor air quality is just as crucial to our wellbeing as any other environmental factors. The accumulation of dust, molds, and other gases that are emitted by everyday household activities can lead to poor indoor air quality – and you may not even be aware of it. As a result, you or those living with you can suffer ailments such as headaches, eye irritation, allergies and respiratory diseases.

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The Search for 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Mathematicians is On!

By on October 22, 2014

Math skills is crucial for a wide array of analytical, technological, scientific, and economic applications. People cringe when they have to deal with numbers, formulas, and finding the value of x. I don’t. I used to spend part of my Saturdays attending MTAP classes during grade school and high school, which was a lot of fun to me. I challenge myself to compute manually unless I really need to use a scientific calculator. Having one in hand does make our life a lot easier, especially in Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Accounting and other similar classes.

It saddens me that the our country has only been ranked 96th out of 142 countries in perceived quality of Mathematics and Science education. This is according to the latest World Economic Forum WEF Global Competitiveness Report (2013-2014). It is said to be a considerable improvement from being ranked 115th (WEF 2011-2012). However, we’re still lagging behind our neighboring countries, where Singapore continues to be on top of the list.

In an effort to uplift the status of mathematics in society and recognize the extraordinary math skills of today’s youth, Sharp Calculators partners with Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR), Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Philippines (MTG), Mathematics Society of the Philippines (MSP) and Philippine Council of Mathematics Educators Inc. (MathTEd) as it launches the very first search for the TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region.

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Nomination Mechanics

  1. The search is open to all public and private high school students in the National Capital Region who have completed at least two (2) years of high school. They must be a Filipino citizen, either naturalized or born.
  2. The nominee must be among the top 3 students in math as certified by the school principal.
  3. The award will be based primarily on the nominee’s performance on national and international competition. These competitions must be recognized by the Department of Education or Department of Science and Technology.
  4. Presentations or publications of original work in mathematics are desirable.
  5. Students who contribute to the promotion of mathematics and show leadership skills are desirable. Good moral character will be considered.

Criteria for Judging

  • Performance in Mathematics Competitions – 75%
  • Research and Publications in Mathematics – 10%
  • Leadership and Promotion of Mathematics – 15 %

Screening Process

Judging will be based on a recommendation from school principal / Mathematics head with supporting documents. For students who are chosen to the top 20, each involvement on activities included in the recommendation of the principal/math head or other recognized authority will be reviewed and assessed by judges/co-presenters. The said recommendations will be one of the bases of the judges’ questions for the panel interview.

Representatives from the Department of Education NCR, DOST-SEI, MTG Philippines, MSP, and MathTed will conduct the deliberation / final interview of finalists.

 

These Ten Outstanding Young Mathematician awardees will be receiving a plaque of excellence, cash prizes and gifts from Sharp Calculators and sponsors. They will also serve as the first batch of Sharp Calculators’ Youth Ambassadors who will inspire and encourage the Filipino youth through school tours and mathematics symposiums.

If you know a deserving student, get a nomination kits at any National Book Store NCR branches or download it through www.sharpminds.ph. Deadline for nominations will be on January 5, 2015. The awarding ceremonies is scheduled on February 2015.

For more information contact Sharp Calculators at 681-6161 / 646-2867 and look for Ms. Mary Rose Rocha or Ms. Clara Camille Ocampo.

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beTV becomes Sony Channel, launched with four US shows

By on October 16, 2014

Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia is set to dazzle viewers in the Philippines with a new look for beTV. Debuting October 15, Sony Channel will be the premier destination for female-skewing Hollywood entertainment.

Sony Channel will feature some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

Post by Sony Channel Asia.

Four new US shows

How To Get Away With Murder

sony-channel-howtogetawaywithmurderDuring the blue carpet premiere held at Century City Mall Cinema 1, members of the media watched back-to-back premiere episodes of “How To Get Away With Murder”. Check out my previous post for more information.

Viola Davis (Professor Annalise Keating) is joined by Charlie Weber (Frank Delfino) and Liza Weil (Bonnie Winterbottom) as her dedicated associates. The students vying for a slot at her firm are played by Alfred Enoch (Wes Gibbins), Aja Naomi King (Michaela Pratt), Jack Falahee (Connor Walsh), Karla Souza (Laurel Castillo) and Matt McGorry (Asher Millstone).

Watch the legal drama thriller “How To Get Away With Murder” every Wednesday at 9:05PM PHT.

Madam Secretary

sony-channel-madam-secretaryTéa Leoni makes her TV comeback as Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst who now works as a professor. She has to come back to public service as the shrewd, determined, and brilliant Secretary of State. McCord’s flair for diplomacy and high standards for ethics have enabled her to take on daunting political tasks and even at home.

McCord’s team includes her Chief of Staff Nadine Tolliver (Bebe Neuwirth), speechwriter Matt Mahoney (Geoffrey Arend), press coordinator Daisy Grant (Patina Miller) and her charming assistant Blake Moran (Erich Bergen).

Political drama Madam Secretary premieres on October 16 at 9:05PM PHT, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Jane the Virgin

sony-channel-jane-the-virginA routine check up changes Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez)’s life upside down. She gets artificially inseminated by mistake with a specimen (from Rafael, played by Justin Baldoni, her current boss and former summer crush) that is meant for the patient in the next room. How do you tell your fiance, who you’ve been saving yourself for, that you’re pregnant AND still a virgin? Will she continue the pregnancy?

This drama-comedy series also stars Brett Dier as Michael (Jane’s boyfriend), Andrea Navedo as Xiomara (Jane’s mother), Yael Grobglas as Petra (Rafael’s wife), Ivonne Coll as Alba (Jane’s grandmother) and Jaime Camil as Rogelio (Jane’s father).

Jane the Virgin premieres on October 19 at 9:05PM PHT, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Manhattan Love Story

sony-channel-manhattan-love-storyDo you agree that “the only way to maintain relationships — with lovers, spouses, family, co-workers, or friends — is to keep most of our thoughts to ourselves?”

A new romantic comedy, Manhattan Love Story, is based on that simple premise. Follow the story of Dana (Analeigh Tipton) and Peter (Jake McDorman) on their journey through complicated, modern-day relationships. No single inner thought is spared as you will hear them, highlighting the differences between men and women in dating and what one is actually thinking while they’re saying something.

Manhattan Love Story premieres on October 19 at 10PM PHT, first and exclusive on Sony Channel.

Other exciting shows

These series will join a variety of popular returning programs on Sony Channel, including pulsating medical drama “The Night Shift,” starring Eoin Macken (“Merlin”), which debuted as the top scripted series last summer in the U.S.; musical drama “Nashville,” which follows the struggles of the fading queen of country music and a rising young star respectively played by Emmy-nominated Connie Britton (“Friday Night Lights”) and Golden Globe-nominated Hayden Panettiere (“Heroes”); along with reality competition “Cupcake Wars” and dating series “The Millionaire Matchmaker.”

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.

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How To Get Away With Murder premieres on Sony Channel

By on October 15, 2014

It’s your first day in law school and your classroom is buzzing with excitement and anxiety. Your professor then walks in with a speech that will change your life. Welcome.

“I don’t know what terrible things you’ve done in your life up to this point, but clearly your karma’s out of balance to get assigned my class. I’m Professor Annalise Keating and this is Criminal Law 100, or as I prefer to call it, How to Get Away with Murder.”

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Attention Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal fans! Get ready for the most anticipated new US legal drama coming at your TV screens! Academy-Award nominee Viola Davis stars as a badass litigator and criminal law professor. Her teaching method is on a practical level, where she brings the students along on crime scenes to courtrooms. The best ones  get the chance to join her firm, alongside two associates. If there’s anything that I can say at this point, Keating’s character is reminiscent of Grey’s Dr. Miranda Bailey. And oh, they will do everything to prove their clients are not guilty. Everything.

Did you catch the double episode premiere of “How To Get Away With Murder” last October 15, 9:05pm on Sony Channel? Make it your new TV obsession every Wednesday night!

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.

 

About Sony Channel
Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.
 
Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming.  Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish and aspirational.
 
Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, beTV, Sony Entertainment Television, Animax, ONE and GEM. See www.sonychannelasia.com, Facebook and Twitter for more.

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