SundayToz’s just created a fun and exciting game  exclusively for  KakaoTalk,  a mobile messaging application and global mobile social platform based in South Korea. What a fun way to bond with your family and friends solving and playing different colorful puzzle that’s been  climbing up the charts and ranking among the top downloaded games in various app stores. Introducing, Anipang.

Anipang was featured last month on Pinoy Big Brother All In. In the episode, current housemates took on eliminated cast members in a heated game of Anipang for Kakao, with the winners receiving limited edition character items. With user interest in the game high, Kakao Philippines made Anipang a featured app within KakaoTalk for both Android and iOS so user could gain easy access.

Anipang is already a blockbuster hit in Korea, where it has been downloaded more than 30 million times. Approximately 80% of all smartphone users in Korea have played Anipang, making it the undisputed no. 1 game on mobile platform. Many of the country’s top stars, including G-Dragon of Big Bang, Lee Byung-hun, as well as members of TVXQ and SNSD, have expressed their love for Anipang and its characters.

A major part of Anipang’s appeal is the ability to send and receive hearts with other KakaoTalk friends. Hearts function as play tokens within the game, and with Anipang being the perfect game to enjoy with friends and family, exchanging heart messages has emerged as huge cultural phenomenon among players since it debuted two years ago.

“Kakao Game is one of the successful aspects of KakaoTalk’s various social platform services, with around 520 million subscribers worldwide,” said Jean Lee, Head of Kakao Philippines. “The key reason for its popularity is the fact that you can compete and compare scores with other KakaoTalk users, making it a very social, connective experience. Anipang is certainly a great example of this, and we’re glad Filipinos are embracing this great game,” Lee added.

For more information on KakaoTalk’s features and offerings, visit www.kakaotalk.com.ph/

In just a little over two months, the Philippines will lay witness to the first ever international tennis competition featuring worldwide tennis superstars Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, and Carlos Moya as headliners of the Manila Mavericks team. Garnering PHP 23 Million on its initial ticket sales, the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) is expediently gaining traction as the sports event of the year.

What do we really know about the up and coming three-day competition? Here are a few interesting facts about the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL):

International Players Represent Asian Teams

Four teams representing four countries across Asia will vie for the grand title to take home the winning prize of USD 1 Million. The four teams embody the Indian Aces, UAE Royals, Singapore Slammers and Manila Mavericks. Each team is represented by international tennis big wigs.

The Manila Mavericks

The Manila Mavericks are represented by seasoned and seeded players: 32 WTA Singles title holder and darling of the press Maria Sharapova, current holder of the Wimbledon Championship title Andy Murray, 11 ATP World Tour Singles title holder Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, tennis legend Carlos Moya, 85 Men’s Double title holder Daniel Nestor, Belgium’s 2013 Sportswoman of the Year Kirsten Flipkens, and Pinoy pride Treat Huey.

Rival Teams

Other tennis stars representing the rival teams are: Serena Williams, Nick Kyrgios, Daniela Hantuchova, Tomas Berdych, and Patrick Rafter as part of the Singapore Slammers; Ana Ivanovic, Fabrice Santoro, Gael Monfils for the Indian Aces; and Eugenie Bouchard, Richard Gasquet, Goran Ivanisevic for the UAE Royals. More rival players will be announced as the date draws closer to the match.

3 Days, 6 Matches, 30 Sets

The entire competition in the Philippines lasts for three days. Each day comprises of two matches, with five sets per match. Matches include: Men’s’ Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s’ Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Legends’ Singles. Each season pass entitles the holder to attend all 3 days, with 2 matches per day, making sure fans receive their money’s worth. The Philippines is the first stop of four cities in which the Manila Mavericks will continue to represent the Philippines to win the grand title of the International Premier Tennis League  (IPTL) Champions and take home the winning purse of USD 1 Million.

Match schedule is as follows:

4 Teams. 30 Icons. New Rules. Tennis megastars are taking center stage this November 28-30, 2014 at the Mall of Asia Arena for the biggest and most unique sports competition the Philippines has ever seen.

For more information on the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), visitwww.premiertennisleague.com and www.smtickets.com for ticket inquiries.

Get to know the newest breed of Fujifilm X-series cameras and lenses, like  the X100T, X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition and X30 cameras and the XF50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and 56mm F1.2 R APD lenses in the 1st-ever launch in Asia of Fujifilm Philippines  this October 1 at Rockwell Tent Ortigas.

Synergy: Photography, Music and Community

Get a chance to learn more about photography with  X-Photographers like Rommel Bundalian, Randall Cipriano, Niko Villegas, Jan Gonzales and Lito Sy. Plus get entertained by the country’s respected OPM bands  and artists like  Kamikazee, Eevee, Letter Day Story and Lucille.

Another exiting part of the program is that all the attendees will get a chance to win two units of the X30 and other Fujifilm digital and Instax cameras and  large format Aluminum and Silver Plated prints. The launch is open to all professional photographers and hobbyists.

To join the Grand Launch this coming October 1, register(required) at http://synergyph.eventbrite.com (FREE ADMISSION)

There will also be an APF (Artphotofeature) Manila tour masterclass and photo walk on October 2 and 3, headed by world-renowned photographers Vineet and Rohit Vohra. To join, please register at http://fujifilmapfworkshop.eventbrite.com/ for the APF masterclass and photowalk.  For the 2-day masterclass, each participant is required to pay the Php3,000 ADMISSION FEE.

For more information and inquiries  you may contact Glenn Gatan of Fujifilm at email: glenn.gatan@fujifilm.com or call (02)-550-2420 or (0917)-541-2537.

Mathematics is very important part of us. Everyday we use Math to deal with things such as buying things in a store, riding a public transportation and many more. The importance of mathematics has never been greater than now and for the foreseeable future and is crucial for a wide array of analytical, technological, scientific, and economic applications.

In the latest World Economic Forum WEF Global Competitiveness Report for 2013-2014, the Philippines has been ranked 96^th out of 142 countries in perceived quality of Math and Science education. The survey questioned business executives around the world to rate the quality of education, among other things, in their respective countries.

Sharp Calculators saw this potential thus the birth of TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) Awards. And now, the search is on for the 2015 TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region .  The search is about finding and recognizing young talent’s accomplishments  in the field of Mathematics which can inspire other students as well to be better in Math.

This year, Sharp Calculators furthers its advocacy by partnering with more educational institutions such as the Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR), Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Philippines (MTG), Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP), Philippine Council of Mathematics Educators, Inc. (MathTEd)as it launches the very first search for the TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region.

Partnering with two of the biggest Mathematics organizations in the country, Mathematics Trainers Guild, Philippines (MTG) and Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP), the SHARP Minds Program sponsored Mathematics activities and programs in member schools with the goal of recognizing the sharpest math minds and transforming the pedagogy of mathematics teaching in the Philippines.

“With TOYM Awards, Sharp Calculators aims to foster the academic excellence of the Filipino Youth in Math as we recognize their extraordinary math skills to motivate them further in becoming the future think tanks of this country. We also hope to raise the status of mathematics in society — to stimulate the interest of the students, the academic and the general public to the significance of Math in the development of the society.Notable Filipino mathematicians such as Raymundo Favila, Casimiro del Rosario, Gregorio Y. Zara, Amador Muriel, Tito A. Mijares and Jose A. Marasigan have all been recognized for their contributions to diverse fields of physics, astronomy, biophysics and biotechnology. Who knows maybe the next great Mathematician would be among our TOYM awardees, ” said Collins International Trading Corporation’s Assistant Vice President Mr. Lucero Ong.

The search is open to all public and private high school students in the National Capital Region who have completed at least two years of high school. They must be Filipino citizens, either naturalized or born. The nominee must be among the Top 3 students in math as certified by the school principal and the award will be based primarily on the nominee’s performance on national and international competitions.

A recommendation from School principal / Mathematics head with supporting documents will be the basis of judging. 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 the basis of the judges’ questions for the panel interview.

The Deliberation/ Final interview of finalist will be conducted by representatives from Department of Education NCR, DOST-SEI, MTG Philippines, MSP, MathTed

NOMINATION MECHANICS FOR THE TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region:

1. Open to all public and private high school students in the National Capital Region who have completed at least two years of high school. They must be Filipino citizen either naturalized or born.
2. 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 FOR THE TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region:

A recommendation from School principal / Mathematics head with supporting documents will be the basis of judging. 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.

SCREENING PROCDURES FOR THE TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region

All nominees for the TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region will undergo a pre-screening process by pre-screening committee. On the basis of a nominee’s performance in mathematics competitions and their research and publications, 20 nominees will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges. Interview questions may be based on the nominee’s involvement in activities that promote mathematics, as indicated in:

(1) The recommendation from the school principal/mathematics head

(2) The nominee’s essay

(3) Other information submitted.

The TOYM awardees will be the first batch of Sharp Calculators’ Youth Ambassadors that will inspire and encourage the Filipino youth to strive and achieve academic excellence through school tours and mathematics symposiums. They will be receiving plaque of excellence, cash prizes and gifts from Sharp Calculators and sponsors.

The deadline for nominations will be on January 5, 2015, with the awarding ceremonies scheduled on February 2015.

Nomination kits for the TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region are now available at selected National Book Store Branches in National Capital Region or can be downloaded through www.sharpminds.ph

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

Get a chance to win:

Trip to Hongkong and Macau for four(4) days three(3) nights with a free tour at Ocean Adventure and HongKong Disneyland and a $500 USD pocket money

or 

Win exciting gadgets like iPad Air or a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

All you have to to do is join Schick razor’s newest craze #SMOOTHLEEADVENTURE promo where participants will be asked to create their own Schick television commercial using the Smooth Lee Adventure mobile application.

Participants joining the promo will be asked to download the Smooth Lee Adventure mobile application in IOS Apple and Android. Those downloading and playing with the app can now star in their own Schick TV commercial.

“We wanted the consumers to experience Schick Exacta 2’s refreshing, liberating, and stress-free shaving as Exacta 2 offers one-push cleaning button that helps remove hair easily. Exacta 2 likewise aims to precisely target hair in hard to reach areas leaving a smooth shave.  We want to connect Schick with the consumers and in today’s growing number of smart phones in the market, we chose to do an app and a digital promo to make it more exciting and fun for the consumers,” Claire Guevarra, Schick Senior Brand Manager said.

“Through this promo, we will pursue our goal of not only encouraging the public’s creativity with the use of the App that we developed for them, but more importantly the importance of good grooming and self confidence that we packaged in a fun and interactive way via the Smooth Lee app” said MJ Tiquia, Schick’s product manager.

The videos created will then be converted to Youtube and the contestants will be prompted to “share” and/or “join” the promo. Those who opted to join the promo will have to register and submit their entries at the Schick website (www.schick.com.ph).

Once entries are registered and approved by Schick Philippines, the videos will already be made public on youtube. Qualified entries will be posted on Schick’s official Facebook page and will be raffled off to determine the winners.

A trip to Hongkong and Macau for two awaits the grand prize winners while an Apple I-Pad Air will be given to second prize winner.  The third prize winner will receive Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. There will also be 50 consolation prizes of Schick gift packs.  

SMOOTH LEE ADVENTURE Promo runs from August 1 to September 30, 2014.

For more information SMOOTH LEE ADVENTURE Promo of  Schick Philipines, visit:

Website: www.schick.com.ph

Facebook: www.facebook.com/schick.ph.

Schick Philippines can also be followed through Twitter, Instagram, and youtube.

Per DTI permit number, DTI-FTEN SPD Permit No. 0043 Series of 2014.

Get the best promo upgrade from IMAX and Starbucks this July as both brands partner to give a special treat to its patrons!

After enjoying the movie in IMAX, you will be treated to a complimentary upsize of your handcrafted beverage in Starbucks! Just surrender your ticket, and you’ll get the treat!

And when you present your Starbucks receipt in Snack Time branches in IMAX, you will get a complimentary upsize of your popcorn!

Promo Period: July 7 to August 31,2014

Offer is only valid on the date printed on the IMAX / Starbucks POS Receipt.
Terms and Conditions apply.

 Please visit www.smcinema.com or www.starbucks.ph for the complete mechanics.

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals with highest standards of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. CFA Institute has more than 120,000 members in 143 countries, including more than 115,000 CFA charterholders, and 143 member societies.

With CFA Institute’s goal to create a strong global community of investment professionals, CFA Institute  conducted a yearly competition… The CFA Institute Research Challenge.

CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training and financial analysis where students gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst and being tested on their ability to value a stock, write an initiation-of-coverage reporase, and present recommendations. All participants were observed to practice ethics and professional standards. Points were awarded to teams on the based on their investment case, poise and ability to answer judges’ questions.

This year, with more than 3,700 students from over 800 universities, our representative, University of the Philippines Diliman, bagged the top spot with their chosen subject entry “MERALCO”  for the CFA Institute Research Challenge Global Final, beating out other strong finalists like Politecnico di Milano Italy (representing Europe, Middle East and Africa) and University of Missouri, Kansas City(representing USA).

Winning the  CFA Institute Research Challenge Global Final this year gave UP Diliman distinction of the only university to win the Global Final twice. UP Diliman already won the Global Final in 2010. The UP Diliman team was awarded USD$10,000 grant for the university and each team member receives a scholarship for the CFA Program.

“We are very honored to share  this achievement with the Philippine finance community. Our rigorous preparation every step of the way has helped us learn what it takes to excel in the finance profession. Financial skills are important, but so too is adherence to the highest ethical standards,” says Professor Daniel Vincent Borja. 

“The UP Diliman team has proven again to be solid representatives of the future of our industry,” says April Lynn Tan, CFA, president of CFA Society Philippines. “The team’s victory is an impressive feat as over 800 universities worldwide vied to make it to the finals and brings great honor to our country. We thank the team’s mentor and teachers who guided the team toward success. These aspiring financial professionals are the agents of the next era of finance – one of integrity, stewardship, and professional excellence. Through their strong leadership, knowledge, and ethics, we can move closer toward a more trustworthy finance industry.”

Mr. Hans B. Sicat, President and CEO of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said, “The PSE is committed to providing continuing education to market participants and investors. As such, it commends the CFA Institute for its efforts in supporting the development of the next generation of financial professionals through the Research Challenge. The future of investment research looks even better when students are exposed to the excellence and ethical standards observed by CFA charterholders, and the team from the UP Diliman is to be congratulated for being the best in the field.”

CONGRATULATIONS UP DILIMAN TEAM for winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge Global!

UP Team: Geoffrey Archangel Bautista, Diego Mikhail Ocampo, Corrine Francesca Reyes, Nigel Williamson Lee and Miguel Alfonso Solidum.

 For more information about CFA Institute and CFA Research Institute Research Challenge , please visit www.cfainstitute.org, www.cfainstitute.org/community/challenge/about/Pages/index.aspx

Let’s celebrate Philippine Independence with Viber’s upcomimg  event of the season and party as one nation and one pride…

#OneVibePH 

“After the success of #Viberacay event which dominated the island of Boracay during the Labor Day weekend, Viber Wishes to celebrate the Philipine Independene Day since we alrey have our local office here in Manila providing free messaging to 13 million Viber subscribers. This is an opportunity for us to gather Viber users, enjoy the biggest electoni event and dance to the music of our local DJs” says Crystal Lee, Viber’s Country Manager.

Happening at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds this June 11, 2014, party all night long and enjoy great music from finest DJs and artists like Apl.De.Ap, DJ Filipino-Dutch ‘Laidback Luke, Filipino Djs Funk Avy, Mars Miranda and Motherbasss. Foreign DJs HardRock Sofa and Infected Mushroom will also join the event in support of Filipino talents.

Enjoy the fusion of 12 finest clubs in the metro namely Aracama, Dillingers, The Distillery, Haze, Hyve, Imperial, Prive, Prohibition, Republique, Skye, Time, Prive and UrBn as they participate in this big event.

What good is a party without drinks? Viber will be giving great perks at #OneVibePH.

Aside from freebies, Beer will be served for just Php1.00(One peso) from 12mn to 1a.m. Great offer right?.

( 16years old and above are the only ones allowed to purchase beer).

#OneVibePH is suported by AyosDito.ph, AirAsia, Greenwich, and Grab Taxi.

What a great and exciting way to celebrate our Independence Day .

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! and don’t miss this epic event.

Tickets are now available thru

SM Tickets 470-2222 or www.smtickets.com

Ticketworld 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com

TICKET PRICE:

Regular Price: Php1,000 (Patron)

Discount: Php500(for students and Viber users)

Note: To avail the discount, just Viber Message using the hashtag #OneVibePH to 0911-VIBERPH and get the promo code if you are going to purchase your ticket online.

For more information and updates please visit Viber Philippines Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/ViberPH

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GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

GirlAndBoyThing.com and LifestyleBucket.com are giving away 4 Tickets to #OneVibePH Party!

2 lucky winners will win 2 Patron tickets each(each ticket worth Php1,000 )

All you have to do is Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter below

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Giveaway Period is from June 5 to June 10, 2014 12nn. Announcement of winners will be on June 10, 2014-5pm.

Winners will be notified thru Facebook, Twitter  or email.

Winners will claim their prize at SM North Edsa on June 11, 2014 5P.M. at SM NORTH Edsa/Trinoma.