Living Life on the Edge

Macalooweez - 3Peat!

2009-12-19T22:32:00.001+08:00

Last week, December 12, USAP's Christmas Party was held at SMX Convention Center with Silly Hat as it's party theme. This is the most awaited event every year due to the very competitive Dance Competition by the different departments. And again, the Marketing Department, also known as the MACALOOWEEZ, is still the champion! 3 years in a row (2007-2009)!

Boss Marc with the Macalooweez back-drop

The category of this year dance competition was Hip-Hop. We knew that the competition this year is going to be tough therefore we opt to hire a professional choreographer (Orange Dance Studio) to help us maintain the title.

Practice sessions started last November 9, I was supposed to be part of the group, unfortunately, I got a sprained foot while warming-up for the practice. Good thing I was able to contribute to the group by being a part of the production crew.

Everyday practice after work. Whole day practice every Monday. Overnight practices. Just to perfect all their routines. Looked for props, additional props, costumes and created a back-drop on the very last minute.

All their hard-work paid of! Again, congrats Macalooweez!

Macalooweez winning moment! (taken by Brim)

Below is the video of the Macalooweez awesome performance. Enjoy watching! =)

2009 Disney on Ice -- Disneyland Adventure

2009-12-01T22:01:00.001+08:00

It's December 1 and it's the start of Christmas season. With this, Disney on Ice is returns to Araneta Coliseum on December 25, 2009 to January 3, 2010.

Join your favorite Disney Characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Disney Princesses and a lot more.

Below are the Event and Time for the Disney on Ice Disneyland Adventure:

December 25, 2009 | Friday at 1:00PM, 4:30PM, 8:00PM,
December 26, 2009 | Saturday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
December 27, 2009 | Sunday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
December 28, 2009 | Monday at 6:00PM,
December 29, 2009 | Tuesday at 6:00PM,
December 30, 2009 | Wednesday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
January 1, 2010 | Friday at 1:00PM, 4:30PM, 8:00PM,
January 2, 2010 | Saturday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM,
January 3, 2010 | Sunday at 2:00PM, 6:00PM

Ticket prices:

Patron (VIP) - Php 1,340
Lower Box (VIP) - Php 1,340
Patron - Php 1,100
Lower Box - Php 1,100
Upper Box A (VIP) - Php 900
Upper Box A - Php 640
Upper Box B - Php 350
Gen. Admission - Php 150

You can also visit Ticketnet for more information regarding the 2009 Disney on Ice Disneyland Adventure.

The Gentleman is BACK!

2009-11-23T16:35:00.001+08:00

Ne-Yo is back! Last February 2008, I've witnessed the concert of Ne-yo held in Araneta Coliseum and now, he will be having another concert on January 9, 2010 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Below are the early bird ticket price for the concert:

PhP 7,725
PhP 5,665
PhP 4,120
PhP 2,575
PhP 1,545
PhP 515

See you there guys!

Summer is over!

2009-06-05T22:24:00.002+08:00

Summer is over!

But I still have one more beach outing with my best friend and my skating friends.

I can't wait!

I just hope it won't rain. (cross fingers) =D

Skate Manila 2008

2008-12-09T21:57:00.011+08:00

Skate Manila 2008 was held last December 4 to December 7 2008 at the Mall of Asia International Ice Skating Rink. I was not able to watch. =(

Here are some of the photos and videos of the competition from Vincent:

I miss skating.. I miss competing.. Oh well, really hoping for another Ice Skater reunion.

Just a random blog post

2008-12-09T21:48:00.004+08:00

I haven't updated my blog for 4 months! Argh!

Final Team Standings for the ISI Worlds

2008-08-07T15:18:00.005+08:00

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

***Congratulations Team Philippines!!!

Philippine All-Stars 2008 World Hip Hop Champions

2008-08-05T20:53:00.001+08:00

Congratulations Philippine All Stars!!! Again, their the champ for the 2008 World Hip Hop Champions

Proud to be Pinoy!

Skate Asia 2008 @ Malaysia

2008-08-01T11:16:00.008+08:00

Skate Asia at a Glance

Skate Asia 2008 will be held at Sunway Pyramid Ice at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 9 to 16. 10 Countries will be participating in this event, China, Hongkong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA and the Philippines with a total of 24 teams and 633 ice skaters.

Highlights:

- Youngest Skaters

- 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)

- Oldest Skaters

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

- Most Events for 1 Skater

- 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 )

- Highest Level Competitors (Freestyle 9 /Artistic 9 / Couples 9 / Pairs 6)

Kimberly Wan Mei Wah	14F – Malaysia	Patricia Purnomo	15F – Indonesia
Alberto Widjaja	14M – Indonesia	Alberto Widjaja	16M – Indonesia
Brian Voo	16M – Malaysia	Gabriella Efferin	17F – Indonesia
Tan Zhe Wei	18M – Malaysia	Wiwin Salim	32M – Indonesia
Jerico Lim	24M – Philippines

Again, goodluck to Team Philippines!!!

List of Ice Skaters from the Philippine Team for 2008 ISI Worlds

2008-07-31T08:24:00.004+08:00

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

SM Southmall

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

SM International (Mall of Asia)

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

***Updated Team Standings***

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

2008 ISI World Recreational Skating Team Championships

2008-07-30T08:45:00.006+08:00

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.

Goodluck Team Philippines! Go for the Gold!

***I'll still be updating this post once the final team standings come out. =)

The Frog Lemon

2008-07-17T14:43:00.003+08:00

Kuya Lester launched his new business and promised him that I will promote his site to my friends, now here it is. :)

If you need personalized invitations, print media, mugs, tees, and a lot more just click here..
The Frog Lemon

Sony Ericsson C905!

2008-06-17T20:00:00.004+08:00

This phone is just amazing! Coming soon! 4th Quarter of 2008

Sony Ericsson C905

This is the REAL Cybershot Phone! 8 mega pixel with auto focus, image stabilizer and xenon flash. Checkout the other features of this phone below.

Dimension: 104.0 x 49.0 x 18.0-19.5 mm
Weight: 136g
Size: 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
Card Slot: Memory Stick Micro (M2), 2 GB card included - 160MB Internal Memory
GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G: HSDPA
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront), RSS reader
Colors: Night Black, Ice Silver, Copper Gold
Others
Built in GPS receiver
A GPS Function
Camera Images Geo-tagging
JAVA MIDP 2.0
FM Radio with RDS
MP3/AAC/MPEG4 player
Picture editor/blogging
TV out

Kiddie Party @ Jollibee

2008-06-08T23:14:00.010+08:00

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

Here are some pictures of Lian's Party

(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.. =)

USAP Marketing Department!

2008-05-31T08:21:00.004+08:00

USAP Marketing Department!

Highschool Musical: The Ice Tour

2008-05-21T08:21:00.004+08:00

The famous High School Musical Disney movie will now hit the ice! This will be held at the Araneta Coliseum this July. For more information, click here.

High School Musical: The Ice Tour Schedule

Ticket Prices:
Patron VIP and Lower Box VIP (Reserved Seating) - P1,340
Patron Regular and Lower Box Regular (Reserved Seating) - P 1,100
Upper Box A VIP (Reserved Seating) - P 900
Upper Box A Regular (Reserved Seating) -P 640
Upper Box B (Free Seating) - P 350
General Admission (Free Seating) - P 150

Philippine All Stars: Choreographer's Birth

2008-05-19T22:24:00.004+08:00

Allstars presents: Choreographer'z Birth

The Philippine All Stars will be having a dance concert at the Irwin Theater of Ateneo de Manila University this coming June 7, 2008. This will be a fund raising event for the upcoming 2008 World Hip-Hop Championship in Las Vegas, USA. More info click here. Allstars videos click here.

Thursday Escapade =p

2008-05-16T09:42:00.011+08:00

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

In the next summit, the whole USAP's Web Analytics team will be there (the secret starts now!) hahaha

*****

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

2008 US Figure Skating Championship

2008-05-05T19:50:00.007+08:00

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.

Photos and Videos below. Watch it!!!

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

Sony Vaio CR Series

2008-05-04T14:09:00.006+08:00

I love the blue Sony Vaio CR Series!!! I want one!

Sony Vaio CR Series Specifications:

Intel Core Duo Processor T8300 (2.4 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
250GB Hard Drive, 2GB RAM
Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Total Available Graphics Memory 358MB (max.)
14.1" LCD with XBRITE-ECO™
Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Modem Type : Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Available in colors white/pink/red/blue/black

Assist Coach For a Day =p

2008-05-02T20:56:00.007+08:00

I finally had some time to do the sport I love! Figure Skating!

Last Monday, was my first time to skate at the SM Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink and an assist coach for a day (well, not an official assist coach, hehe). My mom asked me if I can accompany Sophia (daughter of my dad's former officemate) to skate this summer and I definitely said yes. It was supposed to be first week of April but I was busy then (I think). Good thing that it pushed through last April 28. =)

It was really a nice feeling to be back on the ice. I'll definitely go to MOA to skate again! Wee!

with Sophia

USAP Internship Program

2008-05-02T14:18:00.001+08:00

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!

Maia'a Birthday Surprise

2008-04-27T21:05:00.007+08:00

Advance Happy Birthday Maia! and Happy Trip! =) Don't forget our 'pasalubong'! hehe

Last Friday, we plan to have a simple birthday surprise for our boss, Maia because she won't be here on her birthday (she will be leaving for US on the 30th and even though she's here, its a holiday no work, haha). So after a long YM conference discussion on what gift to buy, we decided to give her Cupcakes by Sonja. Aysa was the one who bought the cupcakes since she live close to Serendra. Good thing that the flavor we want for her are still available.

Saturday came. The Web Analytics Team plus our half brother Brim lighted the candles on the cupcakes, slowly walked to her station, gave the surprise for Maia, and greeted her a happy birthday. After that, pictorial session and of course eating time! =)

Cupcakes by Sonja is the best!!! hahaha No wonder why Maia like it so much. =)

..pictures, pictures, pictures..

Happy Birthday Mommy Maia!

The Web Analytics Team!

The new Web Analytics Logo! haha

Fun! Fun! Fun! But also a very tiring day, overtime 'til 9:00pm. haha

Figure Skater: Naomi Nari Nam

2008-04-25T20:31:00.008+08:00

Naomi Nari Nam was one of my favorite skaters way back 1999.

Naomi won the 1997 U.S. Novice National Championship. At the age of 13, She joined the United States Figure Skating Championship last 1999 and placed second behind Michelle Kwan (but Naomi had a better performance than Michelle during that time). During the peak of her career, she had a very serious hip injury that she had to stop skating for a couple of years. In 2003, after having a hip surgery, she joined a few competitions but failed to qualify for the 2004 U.S. Nationals.

Last 2005 was the start of her new career and start pair skating with Leftheris. They won the Regional and Pacific Coast Sectional and placed 5th at the 2006 United States Figure Skating Championship. The next season, Nam and Leftheris placed 3rd at the 2006 Skate America and 2007 US Championships.

Below is the video of the 1999 United States Figure Skating Championship where she placed 2nd.

Mindoro Trip '08

2008-04-21T11:37:00.014+08:00

My family and I are always planning for a trip every summer but since I reached high school they are too lazy to push through every plan that we made. After soo many years, last April 18-20, we had our summer vacation at Mindoro. Good thing that my Tito went home from UAE who lives in Mindoro and asked as to come over to their place. I grabbed the opportunity and asked my mom if we could go to Puerto Galera before going to their place. She agreed and asked me to look for a resort and to text my Tita and cousins to inform them about the plan. Since it's summer and it's the peak season for beaches, we had a hard time finding a resort, then, we decided that we'll just find a resort once we get to Puerto Galera.

April 18 - We headed for the JAM bus station and met my Tita, cousin, and niece at around 5am. We missed the first trip of the bus from Manila to Batangas but we were able to rode the 2nd trip around 5:30am and reached Batangas Port at around 8:00am. We were supposed to ride the ferry boat at 8:10 but since there was a delay, we were able to ride the boat at 9:00. Arrived at White Beach, Puerto Galera pass 10am (my first time at Puerto Galera, Yey!). We did not find a hard time looking for a place to stay because there was a lot of people offering different hotels and we ended up staying at White Beach Hotel. The place is fine for an overnight stay. The room is good for 5 people, air-conditioned room with cable TV. After fixing our things we ate lunch while we are waiting for my Tito, Tita and cousins coming from Pinamalayan. While we are playing at the shore with my niece and cousin, they (my Mom and company) decided to go snorkeling around 2pm, but before that, my cousins decided to have a henna tattoo. =) I got myself a dolphin henna =). Few hours after we headed for a snorkeling galore! Snorkeling with a boat pulling us. (haha) We went around Coral Garden and had an unlimited encounter of corals and fishes. =) After hours of snorkeling and feeding the fishes in Coral Garden, we went back to the resort to rest, have some snack with my cousins (my treat, got tired from the snorkeling activity, haha) and waited for the sunset at Puerto Galera (sooo nice!).

We were also able to experience the night life at Puerto =) Walk around the beach to look for a restaurant to have dinner. My cousin want to have a dinner at the Floating restaurant but we decided not to because we might throw up because of the waves (haha).

April 19 - Last day at Puerto, since we only availed of an overnight stay. What would be the best way to spend the last day at Puerto? Shopping Galore!!! =) We left Puerto Galera around 10:00am to travel from Puerto Galera to Pinamalayan, a 3 to 4 hours drive! Soo tiring! We also passed-by one of the tourists spots in Mindoro, the Tamaraw Falls. We had a stop over and had our picture taken. Also had some snack and the Banana Cue that we ate was the BEST! hahaha We reached my Tito's house at Pinamalayan around 1:00pm, soooo tiring!!! I got to bond with my cousins and niece by playing with them and Videoke! hahaha I feel like I'm a kid again =p

April 20 - Time to go home. Last day of my summer vacation at Mindoro. Until next summer! =D

Subic Adventure 2008!

2008-04-13T12:09:00.014+08:00

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????

New Gadget =)

2008-04-07T01:28:00.005+08:00

Wee! At last! I received my new gadget from my Dad. =D Thanks Dad!
Meet my new Sony Cybershot T2 Digital Camera.

Sony Cybershot T2

Features: 4GB Internal Memory; Photo Album and Scrapbook; Smile Shutter; Face Detection Technology; 8.1 Megapixels; 2.7" Touch Screen; Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar Lens; Super Steady Shot; Slide Show with Music Playback; 1cm Macro Mode; High Definition Output

Just the right timing, I'll be using my new cam for our company's outing in Subic this weekend! Endless vain moments again with friends and officemates! Wee!

One Year!

2008-04-04T14:47:00.007+08:00

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.

Summer Ice Skating Clinic

2008-04-01T21:10:00.005+08:00

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.

What is Figure Skating?

2008-03-30T22:36:00.009+08:00

Figure Skating

Figure Skating is a sport where in an individual, pair, or a team execute a series of choreography, footworks, jumps and spins.

This sport is getting very popular here in the Philippines not just for countries where natural ice is present. The country already had 5 Ice Skating Rinks, one in Cebu, Sta Lucia East Grand Mall, SM Megamall, SM Southmall and SM Mall of Asia but at present we only maintain three Ice Skating Rinks all located in SM Malls (Megamall, Soutmall, Mall of Asia).

Ice Skating Rink here in the Philippines where created to provide alternative recreation for the Filipino and they also offered formal Ice Skating lessons. As the sport grows, SM Ice Skating rinks joined different organizations like Ice Skating Institute of America, the biggest recreational ice skating group and with the help of the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee, Ice Skating Institute of the Philippines now known as the Philippine Ice Skating Union was established.

At present, Filipino skaters actively join competitions abroad, USA and Asia and also conducts different Ice Skating competitions here in the Philippines. SM skating rinks are trying to develop competitive skaters for future ice skating competitions not just here in the Philippines but also in other countries. Last August 2007, the annual Skate Asia competition was held in the SM International Ice Skating Rink in Mall of Asia, SM Megamall got first place, SM Southmall got 2nd place and SM Mall of Asia got the 5th spot for this competition.

Keep up the good work skaters! =)