Xavier University Manresa Campus

Asian Carmakers Corp., the official distributor of BMW vehicles in Philippines, is hoping to arm more Filipinos with technical and industrial skills through an additional training facility to be established in Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City.

The company has contributed P72.3 million for the construction of the Jose Ch. Alvarez (JCA) Technology Complex reportedly inside the Manresa campus. The university’s Center for Industrial Technology (CIT) will be transferred to the said facility which is expected to be completed next year.

Students enrolled in the programs to be offered at the JCA Technology Complex will have the option to train in BMW dealerships. They also have a chance to be absorbed by the company.

“I personally believe in the value of having good education and I recognize the talent of the Filipino youth and their need for progressive educational institutions,” Asian Carmakers chairman Jose Ch. Alvarez said.

The JCA Technology Complex will offer automotive technology as one of its courses and students enrolled in this program have the option to undergo training at different BMW dealerships and eventually get absorbed into the company

PHOTO: XU Pres. Jose Ramon Villarin with officials of Asian Carmakers Corporation pose with a scale model of the Jose Ch. Alvarez (JCA) Technology Complex.

 

* This is such a great venue for future technocrats! CIT will be at its Best! A substantial opportunity for BMW! Wow!

source: Progress Watch

Celine Dion's Aquatic Wonderland!

Celine Dion and her husband Rene Angelil recently had a mansion constructed for their family in Florida. This new project costed the couple $20million (£13.9million) and a lot of neighborhood racket. An aquatic wonderland, this 9,825 square feet home is also located in the proximity of the ocean. Its exact location is on Jupiter Island, where some of the wealthiest stars live. The miniature water park includes two pools, two water slides and a small river with a generated current in order to carry the water around, which makes the total water amount needed for the system to work equal to 500,000 gallons. Apparently the construction of the house brought some serious complains from the community, as the construction of this system led to a drought on the island. The residence houses eight bedrooms, an underground garage, a large wardrobe and a gym. We are looking forward to your impressions on this post.

 wowowoweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

gusto ko tumira dito kahit one night only. :-)

source: Freshome 

Drecktitude Gaga!

That is what happens when you try too hard! I knew she couldn’t walk in these damn things she likes to call shoes , I wish I could’ve seen this on video.

The always outrageous Lady Gaga wearing massive platform boots tripped and fell at Heathrow Airport in London Wednesday morning. The Poker Face singer had just flown into London from New York City when she lost her footing. Fortunately, she wasn’t bruised, other than her pride possibly.

walk walk fashion baby

work it, move that

bitch crazy!

Bigeg! Di ko kinaya ang nangyari sa kanya. 

Mao ka lagi, GAGAra kaman!

sabi pa ni Melai: 'Owver owveeeeeeeeerrrrr!!'

Preview Magazine criticize by foreign watch cats on a Alexander Mcqueen rip off cover

Okey, after browsing some fanpages in facebook I track upon on a forum bashing on the latest cover of Preview Magazine. It is in the TheFasshionSpot.com forum. 

Weeks before this issue came out, I already have an idea that Preview will take a lead on having tribute of the late Alexander McQueen. Now the time comes and preview fans (such as myself) grab a copy of this fashion bible. As I scan and read through the pages, I must say that the current issue, June 2010 is there best by far in terms of fashion statement, fashion reports 101, beauty and health area, latest gossip and all that jazz. And the premier of Preview Men envelope the aesthetic of a  bold and provocative fashion magazine.  

But just so you know, the tribute of McQueen was a 'shameless, embarassing knock-off' to some other foreign fashion cats. Some of their comments I find it very offensive but behind their messages tells a story of what really conspires the message: Truth Hurts. And yes, I definitely understood and balance the momentum of both the critiques and preview mag team.

Here are some of the comments from other foreign cats:

^it's not McQueen, it's a cheap rip off - Chanelcouture09, England

i don't get the dress - diorrnottwarr, Boston

the idea was good but the knockoff factor and some of the fonts leave it wanting - Urban Stylin, Africa

People bitch and moan about how bad Vogue Taiwan is, but not a word about how atrocious this magazine is? LOL. God damn what a cheap looking magazine. - Blueorchid, Canada


I don't like it! The dress looks like if it was photoshoped - Lizzy.P, Spain


LOL this is hilarious. It says "Tribute to McQueen" but they put a McQueen rip-off in the cover. Hahaha.. - Bengt

Comments from Pinoys:

I don't like it. But I love Georgina and she looks pretty good. No actual McQueen pieces are featured inside. This cover could've been way better. - GioDion


I love Georgina, but I don't like the cover. And that McQueen knockoff is sooo embarrassing. Preview's getting boring for me. Their content isn't as great as before. - electrichearts

I'm sorry I can no longer contain myself. I really have A LOT of things to say about this cover.

I don't have anything against Georgina Wilson but this magazine cover SCREAMS FASHION RIP OFF!

First: I find her pose highly generic! The photo looks like a far 5th copy of an editorial/feature from Elle.

*Although, I don't even think any recognized international magazine would have something as ugly and generic as this.

Second: Her GENERIC hair and make-up makes her look like a bigger version of Raquel Zimmerman.

Third: The color scheme and cover lines are always too playful, tacky, repetitive and uncreative! Everything about it just screams attention!

Fourth: That God Damn Dress!!!

seriously? You think this is a "way" of showcasing a tribute? Preview is just cost cutting and just instructing a backwater "designer" to rip a certain designer off from their designs because they don't want to spend money to save their worthless name.

Has anyone bumped their head and forgot about "Balmain" for Maricel Soriano?

Moreover!!! I think I should stop... because honestly, WHO EVEN BUYS THIS TRASH?!?!?!    - ILoveMissJKO

Just like what I said, I understood why they rant like this and also for Preview Magazine to keep up their worth as a Best-selling Fashion Magazine in the country.

Who knows, some might read this from Alexander McQueen Team and lend you a real McQueen extraordinary pieces! :-)

for those who cant catch it yet, here's the Preview June Cover

and here's another lay-out by Joshua Abapo in a real McQueen dress on the cover using the same cover letters of Preview minus the Georgina Wilson name. The model is FREJA

Time for your Judgement guys! Who's the Best cover?

comment source: The Fashion Spot

Miss Universe 2008 visit the Philippines

 

 

Despite drawing flak for some glitches and amid a handful of election protests, Smartmatic officials brought to the country a beauty from their homeland Venezuela as a “token of gratitude” for allowing them to become part of the Philippines’ first automated polls.

Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza, visited the country as Smartmatic’s “Ambassador of Transparency.”

“I’m very excited about the Philippines. I do want to congratulate you guys for the successful elections,” the 5’9″ stunner told a press conference Tuesday.

Smarmatic’s Global Chief Executive Officer Antonio Mugica said Mendoza’s visit was also to show how much they appreciate the success of the automated elections.

“It has already become a worldwide reference for automated elections,” said Mugica, who also noted that the recently concluded election was “the most complex and the most advanced automated elections in the world.”

Mendoza is also set to visit Tondo to help Smarmatic carry out their social causes, including the distribution of at least 50 laptops in a public school in Tondo, Manila.

Prior to winning the world’s most prestigious beauty pageant, Mendoza was a model in Venezuela.

By: Thea Alberto June 15, 2010

Photos: Voltaire Domingo

 

Awesomeness! Shangri-La Boracay

How does it feel waking up in the morning sunkissed sky greets you 'Magandang Umaga'? Or scenery takes you breathlessly away from earth. Even natures piece of brilliance gives you a remarkable citation of good relaxation. More so, facing the ocean is very inviting to feel the crystal waters splash like the velvet sky. 

Have you imagine waking up in this kind of morning presents? I do. I wish that someday it will come true. For those who can meet the expense, Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa is the place for your imagination of breathtaking getaway. It is situated in hush green hillside of one of the most luxurious island in the Philippines. The Opulence of comfort gives you the unforgettable experience of extravagance that nature will bequeath on you.

 Hello Boracay!

Panoramic view of Shangri-La Bora

Dining

Events

Rooms

Leisure

One day I'll be there. Take not Shang, I'll be there. :-)

Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa

Its so green

This is the Floriendo lot. This will be the area where Ayala Mall be constructed sometime Q4 (quarter four) of the year and it is said it will be operational late 2011 and Q1 of 2012.

 This tree will remain. and it will serve as the epicenter of the mall. Ayala is green. This is Love!

AYALA MALL Cagayan de Oro Revealed

I guess this is what you’ve all been waiting for….the revised rendering of Ayala Mall Cagayan de Oro. As you can see, the proposed development will cover the entire Floirendo property fronting Gaisano Mall along CM Recto Avenue.

The hotel and BPO component are fully integrated into one huge building complex. I think Ayala maximized the use of the prime lot which has been idle for so many years. It’s safe to assume that the hotel (around 10 storeys) is the one at the corner of CM Recto and Corrales Avenue while the BPO (approx. 5-6 storeys) will be at the other corner of CM Recto and Capt. Vicente Roa Street.

Based on the above plan, the mall’s main entrance will be at the frontage along CM Recto Avenue with side entrances along Capt. V. Roa and possibly along Corrales Avenue as well.

Interestingly, Ayala incorporated some of their sustainable architecture with the “center tree” at the middle of the complex. I think they will retain the existing tree found at the center of the property.

Based on my info, the basement where the parking area will be located is designed to be 1.5 meters above street level.

So this is an initial glimpse of the much awaited Ayala Mall which is expected to start pile driving come August, at the earliest possible time. Coincidentally, it’s fiesta time in the city -  what a time to celebrate.

SOURCE: PROGRESS WATCH

* I am so happy that they will retain the TREE. Thank you lord! That tree in the middle center is BEAUTIFUL (for real) and as breathtaking as the velvet sky.

I know that we are young and I know that you may love me. But I just can't be with you like this anymore. GAGA

If Gaga continues to overdo her music video in the next single, well then, I will be one of the many who will get bore to her music videos. Imagine an almost 10mins video with so much non-sense devouring the whole film. I love the Alejandro song, it's catchy and makes you dance the Tango but for the video..?! Like? How did Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto and toto to to etc ... became gay dancing soldiers? I don't understand. I love Gaga because of her creativity but the part when she played a Red Nun and swallowing the Rosary, it pissed me off and it made me changed my mind. It seems like her uniqueness suck into her throat and somewhat like a catalyst of demonic ingenuity. God Bless Gaga.

Collaborating Pond's and Plains & Prints

Allow me to introduce a set of Beautiful Ageless Women. 

Pond’s and Plains & Prints brand ambassadors: Rissa Mananquil, Patty Betita, Divine Lee, Bianca Valerio, Mai Kaufmann, Kelly Misa, Apples Aberin and Celine Lopez. (click to enlarge)

New collection out on 3rd of July nationwide. 

Copycat

A copycat (also copy-cat or copy cat) is a person (or animal, or computer program) that mimics or repeats the behavior of another. The expression may derive from kittens that learned by imitating the behaviors of their mothers. It has been in use since at least 1896, in Sarah Orne Jewett's "The Country of the Pointed Firs". The term is often derogatory, suggesting a lack of originality.

Oh well, nowadays originality is rare to find. Once acused being 'copied' they are sued for plagiarism. The rebattle? say 'I'm inspired this and that' that is, usually the inspiration of the one being copied. Meow!

Copycat version 1: Christina Aguilera vs Brtiney Spears

Its too obvious that I'm Christina fanatic. Haha.. Let me be. Don't forget June 8, 2010 BIONIC available worldwide! I already have one. :-)

PS: Photo Credits to GahBryel Kayor

UNCUT: A bold look at the future

It's The Bench Denim and underwear show on July 2, 2010. It's a biannual fashion show so expect this year will be more of a whimsical or cabaret or futuristic set. And photo inset above is the newest endorser for Bench, the Pinoy Big Brother Double-up Big 5. and look at Melai how stunning she looked! (click the photo to enlarge.)

Alejandro, voted as Best Summer Song in MTV

Gaga's new summer hit song. btw, have you noticed it? its somewhat like Madonna?