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Here's the final team standings for the ISI World Recreational Team Championships

• 1st place - South Suburban Ice Arena - 1,403.5
• 2nd place - South Suburban Family Sports Center - 630
• 3rd place - Capital of Texas Figure Skating Club - 554.5
• 4th place - PSA StarCenter - 416
  
• 5th place - Franklin Park Ice Arena - 409.6
  
• 6th place - Roosevelt Ice Arena - 402.5
• 7th place - Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club - 385
• 8th place - Capitol Ice Academy - 378
• 9th place - ICE at the Parks - 375
• 10th place - Lacis Sur Glace - Singapore - 346.5
• 11th place - Superstars Figure Skating Club - 308.5
• 12th place - SM Soutmall - Manila - 298
• 13th place - Galleria ice Skating Center - 292.5
• 14th place - Dublin Iceland - 272
  
• 15th place - SM Megamall - Manila - 223.5

Skate Asia at a Glance

• - Ioanna Su - Malaysia (3 years old, female)
• - Chiang Shun Yi and Yiu Wing Tung Virginia – Hong Kong (3 years old, female)
• - Phelan Wong Li Xin – Malaysia (3 years old, male)
• - Pan Ming Yan – China (4 years old, male)
• - Liam Trysten Aguilar – Philippines (4 years old, male)

• - 58 Female – Patricia Allinder – USA
• - 53 Male – Li Kwai Kwong – Hong Kong

• - Chan Wing Kay Joyce – Hong Kong (13 events each – Female )
• - Nicole Culham, Kezia Luk Ito and Nadya Witara – Indonesia (13 events each – Female )
• - Michael Christian Martinez – Philippines (12 events each – Male )

List of Skaters for the Philippine Ice Skating Team in the 2008 ISI World Championship

SM Megamall

• Jana Camille Cavanas
• Lindsay Anne Garcia
• Julia Maria Ignacio
• Keith Stephanie Angeles
• Marisol Al Benalayo
• Francesca Dominique Recasata
• Katrice Regina delos Reyes
• Nina Versoza
• Jason Saavedra
• Leonardo Aranton
• Riana Patricia Lago
• Julia Ysabela Vitangcol
• Miles Jabez Ocampo Alberto
• Eriz Lazaro
• Angelica Evangelista
• Christine Riley
• Lindsay Anne Garcia
• Agnella Berabe Machate
• Franz Ansherina Maniti
• Fiona Andrienne Maniti

• Chloe Narcisse Aves
• Michael Christian Martinez
• Lara Beatrice Gilua
• Jonnel Enorme
• Jeslie Andion Paguio
• Perseus Mendoza
• Alexandra Paulin Singson
• Zoephia Mylce Cervantes
• Katrina Yvonne Marcos
• Anna Isabelle Villafuerte
• Richelle Alyssa Hernandez
• Mari Anne Estefani Guerra
• Fredeliza Careina Marcos
• Jaaziel Adonica Molina

• Tomita Alfonse Arejola
• Kimberli Felices
• Karen Anne Gazmen
• Elijah Mananghaya
• Ardelyn Joy Dimapilis

• 10th Place SM Southmall with 205 Points
• 16th Place SM Megamall with 135.5 Points
• 53rd Place SM International with 18.5 Points
  

It's time for the 2008 ISI World Recreational Skating Team Championship in Colorado from July 28 to August 2, 2008. This event will be held in four ice skating rinks, Hamilton Rink and Avalanche Rink in South Suburban Family Sports Center, and Delio Rink and North Rink in South Suburban Ice Arena.

This is an annual event held in the different states in the US. Last year, it was held in Chicago and SM Megamall got 12th place with 282.5 points.

There are 3 Philippine Teams participating in the event, SM Megamall, SM Southmall and SM International. Currently SM Southmall is on 13th place with 70.5 points, SM Megamall on 33rd place with 19 points (not yet final) among hundred of teams who joined this competition.

Phoebe's daughter Lian celebrated her 1st birthday at Jollibee! Kiddie Party!!! I felt like a kid again! Lots of kids, party hats, spaghetti, chicken, ice cream, mascots, kiddie games, and a lot more!!! It's been years since I last attended a kiddie party (Jollibee style) haha

The party started with some kiddie games, bring me, longest "something" (happy birthday liannnnn)etc, etc. haha After that, eating time! 1pc chicken joy, spaghetti, burger and ice cream! Gosh, I'm so full even though I only ate the chicken joy meal. haha And last but not the least, the mascots! hahaha Jollibee and Twirlie. Entertained the guest by dancing "Get Low" hahaha and by the way, Jollibee know how to do a head stand! hahaha Too bad I wasn't able to capture that moment! =p

(left): Nina, Ize, Me and Lian (right): Nina, Ize, Me, Phoebe
We miss you Anj!!!

(left): with Lian (right): Twirlie, Kyla, Phoebe, Lian and Jollibee


After the party.. =)

Welcome back Maia!!! Our boss just came back from a 2 week trip in California to attend the annual E-metrics Marketing Optimization Summit where she met a lot of Web Analytics stars! :) She also gave us Mickey Mouse lollipops from Disneyland, chocolates and some souvenir from the hotel. haha

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After work, the group decided to have some fun SM Megamall Bowling Center and of course Timezone arcade!!! Yey! It's my first time to try Bowling and I didn't know that it would be that fun! haha Final score was 192 (our team) -197 (Ryan's team), guess who's the highest pointer. haha

After 3 months, I finally watched the US Figure Skating Championship on ESPN. I know it's kinda late because the 2008 US Figure Skating Championship was held last January 20-27, 2008 in Xcel Energy Center - Saint Paul, Minnesota. A lot of new skaters and two of them are my favorite - Caroline Zhang and Mirai Nagasu both 14 years old!

Caroline Zhang started skating at the age of 5 and her ice skating career started off when she won the Junior Grand Prix event in Mexico. She is also known for her creative spin position (check out the photo of Caroline below), her signature spin called the "Pearl". She placed 2nd at the 2007 National Championship, placed 1st at the 2007 World Junior Championship and placed 4th on her first season at the US Figure Skating Championship. Zhang moved to the senior level (national and international) and joined Skate America where she placed 3rd and Cup of China where she placed 2nd.

Mirai Nagasu also started skating at the age of 5. She was ahead of Caroline Zhang last 2007 National Championship but placed 2nd at the 2007 World Junior Championship behind Zhang and she was the champion for the 2008 US Figure Skating Championship. She moved to the senior level nationally but remained on the Junior level internationally. After winning the US Figure Skating Championship, she won other 3 Junior level competitions but placed 3rd on the recent World Junior Championship.

Very flexible ice skaters! Mirai Nagasu (left) and Caroline Zhang (right)



Caroline Zhang, US Figure Skating Championship 4th placer


Mirai Nagasu, US Figure Skating Championship 1st placer

It is with pleasure to inform you that US Auto Parts Network Philippines - Marketing Department is currently looking for potential interns. Internship program will run from 13th of May to 16th of June.

Learn from local Internet Marketing leaders and discover emerging technologies and trends that will change how you plan and execute your online marketing campaigns.

Learn how you can maximize your site's earnings with Performance-based affiliate programs. Discover how you could put yourself or your brand in front of more eyes with Search Engine Marketing; understand what your site's statistics tell you with Web Analytics; find out about the current trends in Web Copywriting; get creative inspiration by learning about the latest trends in Web Design, and network and meet like-minded web professionals and enthusiasts like yourself.

If your internet savvy, techie, creative, analytical or simply looking for a challenging summer, come join us. College students with any major, or graduates who are looking for a worthwhile experience are open to apply. Interested parties are encouraged to send their CV. You may forward your resume to rbatalla@usautoparts.com or visit USAP Internship Program.

Experience the wild, wonderful and wacky world of Internet Marketing. Be one of us!

Last Saturday, our company, I mean the Web Marketing department had their summer outing at Sunset Cove Beach Resort and it was a blast! (even though we're just there for a day).

Call time was 5:30am but we left the office at 6:30am. Stop over at NLEX Shell gas station to eat breakfast and arrived at the resort about 11am, 1 hour late (based from the itinerary).. haha

Had lunch about 1130am and the ZeZooBic Adventure started around... Uhmmm, I dunno what time is it already. hahaha The games are inspired by the famous show Amazing Race, physical and mental activities combined, our team, composed of Roanne, Aysa, Ryan, Karlo, Carl (designer), Boris, Romark and Me got 2nd place! Wee! hahaha

After the activity, we had our free time! Swimming, Banana Boat, bonding with friends, Videoke! Definitely a fun and exciting way to start summer! More beach/pool adventures to come this summer!!!!! Next stop, Puerto Galera!

Below are the pictures of the resort and officemates! (Using my t2 cam.. haha) Soooo Fun!!!!!

Baby Johann! Soo Cute!

Fat, Aysa and Me @ the van

Breakfast @ Henlin

The Resort

The Sunset

Brim/John Lloyd/Jake Cuenca pretending to be a lifeguard! haha

The Web Analytics Team with our half-brother Palos, este Brim =p
Aimee!!! Nasan ka????

This is an off-topic post =p

Yesterday was my first year anniversary here at US Auto Parts Philippines together with Aysa, Fatima,Vins, Lauren, Anna, TJ and Rey (did I miss someone?) lol.

This company changed my view regarding the 'Internet'. At first I thought Internet was just about browsing, friendster, multiply, writing blogs, posting pictures, downloading stuffs etc. etc. Here, I learned that someone could generate income on the net by blogging using AdSense, Affiliate Marketing etc., I learned how Google recognize websites we see when we conduct search, I learned how Internet Marketing works, I learned different techniques on how to analyze web data, and a looooot more! Thank God I found this industry that is very interesting and somewhat related to my course. Haha.

Happy Anniversary to US! More learnings and years to come?! hahaha

If you guys wanna see a glimpse of our work place, try watching this video Funky Pasig Scandal.

It's summer once again and SM Ice Skating rink together with Milo announces its annual Milo Summer Skating Clinic open from age 4 and above.

It started last March 31, 2008 until June 3, 2008. Sessions will be Monday to Friday 8:45am-9:45am (Megamall and Southmall) or 10:00am-11:00am (Mall of Asia).

For more information you can call them at 831-7000 or browse on their website Milo Summer Ice Skating Clinic.