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Bataan Freedom Run 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 4, 2017 | Advocacy

Philippine Veterans Bank Lauds WWII Heroes, Sets Bataan Freedom Run on Bataan Death March Trail

In time for the 75^th Year Anniversary of the Bataan Death March, the Philippine Veterans Bank, together with its partners, once again revisits history by organizing a couple of events to be held in honor of the country’s World War II heroes – the 4^th installment of the marathon Bataan Freedom Run, and a new event for running and biking enthusiasts dubbed the Mariveles-San Fernando-Capas Freedom Trail.

Bataan Freedom Run on April 2

Slated on April 2, the Bataan Freedom Run will feature a 42-kilometer full marathon, a 21-kilometer half-marathon as well as 10-kilometers, 5-kilometers, and 1-kilometer courses for running aficionados, kids, and pets. As in previous years, the BFR follows the route of the Bataan Death March and will start at Kilometer Zero in Mariveles, Bataan.

Mariveles-San Fernando-Capas Freedom Trail for teams on April 10 and 11

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This event is for bikers and runners. The Freedom Trail will feature a punishing 160-kilometer run with individual and team relay categories for marathoners as well as similar-distanced bike run. The new event will be held from April 10 – 11 and will cover the Death March route from Mariveles, Bataan to Capas, Tarlac.

Roberto F. de Ocampo – President, Philippine Veterans Bank

“Once again, Philippine Veterans Bank, together with our partners, is putting a segment of our nation’s history into the forefront of our national consciousness with the Bataan Freedom Run and the Freedom Trail,” said PVB Chairman Dr. Roberto F. de Ocampo, OBE.

“These events are not only challenging physically but also mentally to the runners and bikers but they are doing this to honor the World War II veterans who endured and made the ultimate sacrifice during the Death March seventy-five years ago.”

The 75^th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March will be celebrated worldwide and the twin events are PVB’s contribution to the worldwide remembrance of this infamous chapter in WWII history.

Since 2014, the Philippine Veterans Bank, its partners, and the Provincial Government of Bataan as well as the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) have held the Bataan Freedom Run in honor of WWII veterans who endured the death march in 1942. With the new Freedom Trail event this year, organizers expect to bring together an estimated 5,000 participants apart from local spectators, mostly from Bataan, Pampanga and Tarlac, and in Manila, as well as descendants of the Death March survivors here and abroad.

The Bataan Freedom Run, organized by Without Limits, is presented by the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), Provincial Government of Bataan, Freeport Area of Bataan Investor Locator Association (FABILA), History Channel Asia, ANC News Channel, and WhenInManila.Com. Proceeds from the Bataan Freedom Run will be used for the maintenance of Death March markers located in Bataan province.

On the other hand, the Mariveles-San Fernando-Capas Freedom Trail, also presented by PVB and organized by Without Limits, is also in partnership with PVAO, Capas Freedom March, Automobile Association Philippines (AAP Travel), and the local governments of Mariveles, Bataan; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Capas, Tarlac.

To register and find out more about the Bataan Freedom Run and the Mariveles-San Fernando-Capas Freedom Trail, visit http://www.withoutlimits.ph/component/k2/item/66-bfr2017.html.

Cleaning house

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 4, 2017 | Ponderings

As a seasoned blogger I often find the urge to “clean house”. What this means, in essense, is I go over my old blogposts and see what I could improve the SEO on, what needs more pictures, what needs to be hidden because I found (in hindsight) that I did not like what or how I wrote.

Well, in addition to that I also had to go through losing my entire website early last year in a blink with no warning and no backup, not even with my hosting provider. Talk about frutrating!

At present I have about 52 pages of posts and only 7 of those are the ones that I feel are ok to display at present. The remaining pages need to be reviewed as most of them have a lot of missing content. Thankfully there is this thing called the WAYBACK MACHINE that was able to archive my site a few times so I will be able to slowly recover my site. They only started to do so in 2012 so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that my posts from the 90s were part of the 2012 archive. That was a LOT of memories lost!

In the meantime, I am putting all posts from page 8 onwards in drafts mode. I will try to remember to prevent my wordpress app from sharing on social network each and every single old post. But in the event that it does happen, at least you know it is because I am cleaning house. 😀

I used to be on Windows so I guess I have to clean those, too. 😛 Cleaning house is tedious but could be fun … especially if you encounter some fun memories along the way. 😀

Be gorgeous this 2017 with Ever Bilena and Careline products

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 4, 2017 | Beauty

Start off 2017 with a more gorgeous, more beautiful you: Let your eyes shine brighter, your lips become more kissable and your skin softer and smoother as Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, introduces new makeup and skincare products to help you look your best the whole new year.

Ever Bilena Advance and Careline products

Ever Bilena Advance Silky Eye Liners, Careline Hello Beautiful Eye Shadow Palette, Careline Hello Sweetie compact palette, LTD Liquid Lipstick, and Ever Bilena Paddle Brush

Start off with the EB Advance Uncover 12-Color Eyeshadow Palette, featuring 12 rosy neutral shades that come in both matte and shimmery finishes. Adding a fresh spin to neutral tones, let its mix-and-match layout take you from a formal business meeting during the day to a night out with friends in a snap!

For the fun and bubbly female who isn’t afraid to experiment, try Careline’s new Hello Beautiful! eye shadow palette. Its 12 shades allow you to achieve different looks through mixing and matching.

Frame your eyes with the EB Advance Silky Brow and Silky Eye Liners, which give high definition to your peepers in just a few strokes. Top off the look with high-impact, lusciously long and well-defined lashes from EB Advance Lash Define Waterproof Mascara. Thanks to its built-in top-to-bottom lash applicator and its waterproof formula, the over-all effect is polished and smudge-free.

Want a complete all-in-one look without weighing your bag down? The new Hello Sweetie! eye shadow and blush compact by Careline gives you two sets of colors and a world of options.

Whether you prefer a sultry pout or a sweet bow, LTD Liquid Lipstick has got you covered. Experience a velvety soft liquid lipstick that delivers buildable and long-lasting lip color with a matte finish. Formulated with moisturizers, it helps keep your lips smooth and supple. This limited edition range comes in 12 highly pigmented shades that range from soft, mauve-hued nudes to deep, vampy reds.

You can also choose between the rich semi-satin finish of Ever Bilena Luxe Lipstick and the creamy, waterproof Ultra Matte Lipstick. Both lipstick lines are enriched with moisturizers to keep the lips soft, smooth, and supple.

Those going for a bold yet feminine look can rejoice over Kleopatra Magic Lipstick. With long-lasting lip color that comes in different fruity scents, it changes in shade once applied on the lips.

For easy application of your foundation, powder, and bronzer, Ever Bilena offers two kinds of paddle brushes: Advance Multi-task Paddle Brush and Advance Essentials Paddle Brush.

Keep your face smooth and flawless with Evera Face Powder, a sleek compact powder that sets and evens out skin color. It leaves a lightweight feel on the face while creating a smooth matte finish.

Because care for the skin is also important, EB Naturals offers two new products inspired by garden favorites. Its Sunflower Oil has sunflower extract to minimize dark spots and revitalize dry skin.

Its Hand Cream, which comes in Sweet Rose and Femme Floral scents, is enriched with moisturizer to help soothe dry hands.

So if you’re looking to present your most gorgeous self this year, complete your beauty regimen with the newest cosmetics and skin care products only from Ever Bilena and Careline!

Before I end this, here is something to titillate you this month of hearts.

To know more about Ever Bilena and Careline, visit www.everbilena.com.ph and https://careline.com.ph.

For quick updates, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics and www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics.

Exclusive staycations and sumptuous dining offers with Citi Credit Cards

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 3, 2017 | Banking and Finance

This new year, resolve to make time for restful staycations and sumptuous dining experiences. With Citi Credit Cards, you can enjoy both with generous discounts, starting at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and the Holiday Inn Manila Galleria.

Staycation at the Holiday Inn Manila Galleria

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria offers luxurious deluxe rooms for only P2,999 nett exclusive to Citi credit card members. Plus, enjoy 50% off on a delicious buffet breakfast while taking in the awe-inspiring cityscape of Manila from floor-to-ceiling windows.

Call the Holiday Inn Manila Galleria at 633-7111 or email hi***************@*hg.com to avail of this promotion from now until February 15, 2017, to enjoy a stay until April 15, 2017.

Check in at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Meanwhile, if you are planning for a cozy one-stop staycation, look no further than the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

Book a deluxe room with your Citi credit card from now until February 15, 2017 for P3,444 nett, which allows you to avail of the 50% discount on tasty buffet breakfast at Seven Corners, one of the hotel’s top draws for foodies. Call the reservation hotline of Crowne Plaza at 633-7222 ext. 7388 or email cp***************@*hg.com from today until February 15, 2017, to enjoy a stay until April 15, 2017.

Enjoy discounts at Seven Corners

Invite your friends and family to a meal at Seven Corners and enjoy the following:

lunch buffet – 50% discount for a group of 6
dinner buffet – 30% discount for a group of 12

Just bring your Citi card along with a party of six for lunch or a group of 12 for dinner on Mondays through Saturdays from now until February 11, 2017.

Email fa****************@*hg.com or call 633-7222 ext. 7221 to save your seat today!

With Citi, you can get the relaxation and treats you deserve at the heart of the metro. For more information about these promotions, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline at 995 9999.

Ozamiz City has nearly zero drug activity

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 1, 2017 | Stories

Ozamiz City – New Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido declares that Ozamiz City has nearly zero drug activity in the whole of Misamis Occidental. Out of the 10 drug test buy activity conducted, only 2 of it held illegal drugs and it is not clear whether the source is from the city itself or from another location.

Transferred from Albuera, Leyte last 2016, Police Chief Inspector Espenido is glad to find the local government open to discussions on drug bust activities in the city.

Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido

After being tagged as the new drug-buster of Leyte, Espenido is now faced with clearing the name of Ozamiz City as an active drug activity place in Mindanao. From the latest regular session meet last January 16, 2017 held at the city hall of Ozamiz, he was invited to present his assessment on the latest drug activity in the city. For him, this open door policy exhibited by the local government is a positive sign for him to create a good relationship with the local government and the police force.

Based on his assessment report presented to the local government, the drug activity of the place is quite minimal compared to the perception of those non-residents of the said city. His is quite positive that this present trend will lead from minimal to zero drug related activity in a couple of years since the local government is in full support in eradicating all illegal drug activity in their city.

From the side of the local government, they are quite pleased with the assessment report presented by the new police chief inspector and shall continue to maintain an open door discussion with the police force to help eliminate the false assumption held by those who has initially believed in the high drug activity in the city.

This latest development between the police force and the local government is a clear sign of a hand-in-hand cooperation and relationship in fighting all illegal drug activity in the area of Misamis Occidental starting with Ozamiz City.