Time to Change Up and Refresh Your Gear

Manila, Philippines – Gather up your old athletic footwear and have adidas turn the old and unwanted into something valuable as they bring back the ‘Time to Change Up’ shoe swap.

Continuing the partnership that they had in 2010 with HOPE Worldwide, a foundation that protects Filipino Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances (CEDC), adidas will once again donate all gathered athletic shoes of any brand to the foundation. In return, adidas will be giving discounts as a way of valuing the generosity of the people who will be participating.

Opening over 100 doors nationwide, anyone who will bring in their old pair of athletic footwear of any brand will be given discounts on a new pair of adidas footwear that they will purchase in store. All they have to do is the following:

1.    Bring in your old Athletic Footwear of any brand to receive:
2.    Php500 OFF your Footwear purchase worth Php3000- Php4999
3.    Php1000 OFF your Footwear purchase worth Php5000 and up
4.    *Only regularly priced items are valid.
5.    Each discount value is applicable for only one pair of shoes purchased.
6.    Bring in as many old Athletic Footwear to avail of the discounts.
7.    Only Athletic Footwear is accepted (No sandals, high heels, leather or infant shoes, etc.)
8.    Old Athletic Footwear have to be in decent condition and still functional
9.    All shoes will be donated to Hope Worldwide Philippines Inc.

The Time to Change Up campaign runs from August 23 to October 07.

For more information, you may visit the adidas Philippines Facebook page (http://facebook.com/adidasphilippines).

NBA 3X Philippines 2012 Presented by Sprite coming to SM Mall of Asia

Basketball is unbelievably unstoppable! Despite the rain, the flood and the potholes, there is no stopping the NBA 3X Philippines 2012 presented by Sprite returning to Manila on Aug 17-19. Being held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and the SM by the Bay, basketball fans are in for a 3 day treat!

This is the place folks to showcase the skills, the passion and the ego. Here’s a taste of what’s to come:

• 3-on-3 tournament
• Sprite Slam Dunk contest
• Sprite Skills Challenge
• KFC Bucket 3-Point Shootout
• Personal appearance from the Brooklyn Nets center, Brook Lopez

Even if you are not a participant, you won’t be bummed out. There will be NBA dance team performances, mascot appearances, NBA merchandise giveaways, and live bands and DJs. And did I forget to mention NBA MERCHANDISE GIVEAWAYS??

Adding to this year’s event, NBA 3X will feature try-outs for the Sprite Uncontainable Game.  Two Philippine finalists will be selected to be part of the global pool from which 2012 NBA Champion and MVP Lebron James and NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant will chose their teams, Team Sudden and Team Intense respectively. The Sprite Uncontainable Game, the brand’s largest ever basketball program, teams up with six NBA players to discover 24 of the most creative, undiscovered amateur ballers from around the world to represent either Team Sudden or Team Intense in the Sprite Uncontainable Game at the NBA All-Star 2013 in Houston, Texas. If picked to be part of either team, finalists will get a trip to the 2013 NBA All Star Game. Now isn’t that something to look 4ward to?!

For more information about NBA 3X Philippines 2012 presented by Sprite and chances to win great prizes, please log onto www.nba3X.com/Asia/Philippines. Fans can also get updates on the event by following the NBA on twitter at www.twitter.com/NBA_Philippines and through Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba

Coming Home to Mandaue Foam

Shelter, one of the most basic thing a man needs. But a shelter is not limited to just having 4 walls, a front and back door, a couple of windows and roof over the head. A shelter can be a home. The only formula to build a home (in my book) is family, love and of course, a couple of nice furniture. And where can you get furniture to fill your home inside out? Introducing - Mandaue Foam Furniture Store.

Mandaue Foam aims to provide very affordable and high quality foam and furniture products to the Filipino people. Here are some of the great finds that I personally picked right out of their online catalog.

PULIANA

From receiving guests to my kid jumping on the sofa, this is simplicity (and durability) at its best. Puliana represents how life is so simple but can be relaxing. Comfortable enough to gather the family to watch a movie at home, or have friends over for a late night chit-chat. 

DRAWER CHEST (M8 DS1 Square)

Filipinos most of the time take drawers for granted, little do we know that having a sturdy drawer can be a space saver. From shirts and shorts to blankets and pillows, this chest drawer will look amazing standing on any wall in my room.  

RED ABSTRACT 

Building a home doesn’t mean putting up family photos from 1950s to present. It’s finding a decor that you think will be loved by all and even be a conversation starter.  This red abstract painting will be perfect on our plain white walled home giving warmth during the night.

From wall to wall, corner to corner, and inside out, Mandaue Foam is the right place to choose the furniture to complete your home.  All you need to remember is “Your home, your imagination.”

Check out their website here and drop by any of their branches now!

iRepublic.ph Supports Emerging Filipino Online Talents

Having your own website will give you immediate exposure to over 6 Billion Internet users all over the world. Filipino Talents deserve to be shown and shared with others world wide that’s why iRepublic.ph, the first ever Do-It-Yourself Website Builder in the Philippines will be sponsoring one lucky soon-to-be online icon every month!

Whether it’s related to acting, singing, blogging, writing, cooking, or any kind of talent, you’re in! iRepublic.ph is in full support for emerging Pinoy Online Talents. Every month, iRepublic.ph will sponsor one lucky soon-to-be online icon to receive a 1 year website hosting with domain and email all for free! 

Take control of the things you want to put on your own page with a very user friendly drag and drop interface – there’s absolutely no HTML knowledge or hands-on experience required! Designing your very own website is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Plus, get your own email by your own domain name.

Being in the industry for more than 16 years, iRepublic.ph, an iManila.ph sister company and a trade name of Tridel Technologies Inc., aims to improve lives of people through technology. 

For interested parties, send your full name, email address, contact number, what you will be promoting online, and your online exposures (fanpages, blogs, twitter, website, etc. with number of fans, viewers, and followers) to marketing@irepublic.ph or call (02) 904 5557 for more details.

Tridel Technologies Inc. is located at 7F Hanston Bldg. F. Ortigas Jr. Rd. Pasig City. Visit iRepublic.ph’s Facebook Fanpage for weekly updates.

Travel Madness Expo 2012

If you have plans of traveling any time soon, you might want to hold on to that hard-earned cash and visit the Travel Madness Expo this July 20-22, 2012. With over 90 participants, the expo will be held at the SMX Convention Center Halls 3 & 4 with deals to steal and amazing destinations to choose from.

Admission fee: P50

For more info, visit the Travel Madness Expo facebook page or official site.

Press Release: American Standard launches new luxury line of bathroom fixtures

American Standard, one of the leading makers of high-quality bathroom fixtures, launches its latest and most luxurious line of products that promises to make any home the envy of the neighborhood.  The latest line of shower heads, lavatories and water closets highlights the company’s commitment to design quality and innovation that it has long been known for.

THE VENTUNO COLLECTION. 

One of American Standard’s newest luxury line of bathroom fixtures, designed by award-winning designer, 
Franco Bertoli.

“These new product lines represent American Standard’s uncompromising belief in the growing sophistication of the market.  These products are here because of extensive product research into what the consumers want and what they need.”  said Noel Tolosa, American Standard marketing manager. 

As a trendsetter in the design and innovation sector, American Standard has always ensured that its designs remain relevant to the needs of today’s families and to today’s times.

Conceptualizing for today’s modern dwellings

The company launched the Concept Cube, a line of compact but beautiful and stylish bathroom fixtures.  The Concept Cube seamlessly blends the sleek modern lines with innovative technology, using strong and simple lines for a contemporary look.  A signature soft inner rim that lends architectural style beautifully balances this and is ideal for even small bathrooms so common in today’s condominium housing.  The Concept faucet series, on the other hand, complements the modern, compact and sophisticated styling of the water closets and lavatories.  Made of high-quality chrome, these faucets make even small bathrooms chic and stylish.  The faucet allows better water saving because it provides better control for users and being leak free.

Satis Asteo

It is said that the evolution of the water closet is a reflection of how civilized human living has become.  This philosophy is reflected in the Satis Asteo water closet collection, which features amenities like LED dim lighting, soft music, automatic seat open and flushing, twin nozzle bidet, and air purification system that eliminates bad odors and airborne fungi and bacteria.  The Satis Asteo reflects American Standard’s mantra of innovating on products to meet its customers’ changing lifestyles. 

Eurozen

The EuroZen, on the other hand, brings the most innovative and convenient functions to bathroom hygiene in a sleek and compact water closet.  With functions like siphon jet tornado flushing, powerful massage/cleanse function, deodorizer, warm dryer, nozzle with automatic cleaning, anti-bacterial nozzle, seat heater, and lift-off and slow- close seat cover, the EuroZen gives new meaning to luxury, comfort and high-tech to water closets and will make any bathroom a conversation piece.

More vibrant colors mean more fun in the shower

Looking at the company’s new line of shower heads, it is clear that the inspiration came from one thing:  vibrant colors.  The iColor Hand Showers evokes a fantasy world of plastic and bubble.  Through a fascinating and playful concoction of art, science and technology, the iColor Hand Shower is well suited to today’s fun-loving and imaginative homeowner.  The line of products pushes the boundaries of the human imagination—with refreshing results .

Ventuno

The Ventuno collection is designed by award-winning Italian designer, Franco Bertoli. It is an absolute choice for cosmopolitan consumers as it reflects the patterns of today’s urban architecture and elements of modern style.  Designed with the sophisticated urbanite in mind, the Ventuno’s rounded, essentialized forms and geometric edges create sensations of pure harmony in every bathroom.

World-Class and award-winning designers

American Standard has always been setting trends in bathroom fixtures, not just in the aspect of technological innovation but in design as well.  This is made possible by a highly creative team whose members are also into other industries such as automotive, fashion, home and furniture, and luxury items, among others.

Some of the world’s most creative and award-winning industrial designers who design for American Standard are David Chipperfield, Ronen Joseph, Achim Pohl and Tomas Fiegl (Artefakt), Mark Sadler, Khumtong Jansuwan and Franco Bertoli, all of whom have earned awards from prestigious award-giving bodies.

The American Standard’s new line of bathroom fixtures is available in major building materials depots nationwide.

Contact Persons:

Air B.Urquiola    

Business Unit Director

Telefax: 725-0237

Cel: 09178328572/0922-8599216

E-mail: raburquiola@teamprcinc.com / airquiola@yahoo.com  

           

Alvin A. Marayan

Media Relations

Telefax: 725-0237

Cel: 0922-8599213

E-mail: alvin_marayan@teamprcinc.com / alvin_marayanprc@yahoo.com

All Hail Heisenberg

"Yo Mr. White is back bitch!" 

Season 5 of Breaking Bad will premiere on July 15 and will pick up exactly where it was left off. With the death of Gustavo Fring (we still love your pollos!), Walter White and Jesse Pinkman may have a decision to make to continue this mad criminal venture or go back to their pathetic so-called lives. But how easy is it to give up all the money, the power and the respect that you have earned and bled for. Not easy for Mr. White that’s for damn sure! 

There are so many things that can still happen in this final season of Breaking Bad. Yes unfortunately this is the last season as announced by Vince Gilligan. But the final season will be cut in half containing 8 episodes each, part 1 this 2012 and part 2 on 2013.  

So what are we expecting? Well there are still a lot of unresolved issues. So there’s still Mike (the hitman and consigliere) who is still recovering from his gunshot wounds in Mexico, Hank Schrader is still looking for Heisenberg (and getting close), the skeletons in Walt’s closet about Jane and Brock, the rocky relationship of Walt, Jesse and Saul Goodman, and the whereabouts of Badger and Skinny Pete.

With Walter White and Jesse Pinkman at the top of the empire, the question is, “What’s next Mr. White?”