Renaissance Woman

Uno Magazine is holding another fashion event for a cause for the benefit of World Vision. Renaissance Woman by Naomi is showcasing eight limited edition pendants. Two of these will be auctioned and the other six will be available for purchase.

Limited Edition World Vision Pendants by Naomi

The pendants will be showcased by Naomi endorser Precious Lara Quigaman, Uno cover girls Aubrey Miles, Kat Alano, Michelle Quizon and World Vision ambassador Miriam Quiambao. Naomi COO and head designer Joel Paguio designed the pendants inspired by the World Vision logo. One of the special pendants made of 100 pieces of multicolored Sapphires with total carat weight of 27.84 and 1.7 carat checkered Citrine in the center. 

World Vision is a non-government agency known for looking for child sponsorship in schooling. Besides child sponsorship, World Vision also does relief operations and community development. Renaissance Woman fashion and auction event will be held at the Genting Club, Resorts World on February 3, 2012.

Naomi Jewelry Store in SM Megamall

WWFX CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE TOUR 2012

PRESS RELEASE: 

A new brand of live American pro-wrestling comes to Manila featuring all your favorite TV superstars as you have seen on WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown!  World Wrestling Fan Xperience is coming to the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Saturday Feb. 4th for the CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE TOUR 2012.  Featuring more former world champions on one card than any other event ever held in Manila and the only pro-wrestling event where you, THE FAN, have the opportunity to "XPERIENCE" and meet the Pro-Wrestling Superstars live and in person!

Former 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 5-time WWE Tag-Team Champion, and ECW World Champion John Hennigan, who performed on WWE RAW & SmackDown! As John Morrison, will be wrestling live in person for the WWFX World Championship in our MAIN EVENT!  John’s opponent will be an equally decorated champion and the most gifted athlete in professional wrestling today.  This challenger is another former 3-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE United States Champion and 2-time WWE Tag Team Champion.  Competing against John for the WWFX World Championship will be former RAW & SmackDown! Superstar Shelton Benjamin!

In our co-main event former WWE United States Champion, WWE Tag-Team Champion, and Intercontinental Champion, M.V.P. will be in action with his explosive strength, power, and new ghetto-strong style of striking combat, and will take on former WWE superstar; the 6’6” 320lbs. muscle bound powerhouse Chris Master who performed on WWE RAW & SmackDown! As “The Masterpiece” in what is guaranteed to be one of the hardest hitting, physically tolling brawls on the WWFX Champions Showcase Tour.

Come see all your favorite former WWE superstars such as former WWE Intercontinental, United States, and Tag-Team Champion Carlitos, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Hurricane Helms, former ECW World Champion Rhino, Snisky, Luke Gallow, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, Billy Gun, and the beautiful women’s wrestlers of WWFX; former WWE the record setting 3-time WWE Women’s Champion and 2-time WWE Divas Champion Melina will be in action competing against another former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall!

Seven amazing matches in one action packed, star studded event, loaded with more former champions than ever seen before in Manila. 

World Wrestling Fan Xperience presents: WWFX CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE TOUR 2012 live in Manila Feb. 4th, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ticket prices are as follows: Ring Side  P4,770, Patron P3,710, Lower Box P3,180, Upper A P2,120, Upper B P1,060, General Admission P530. Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets or call 911-5555 for reservations. This event is brought to you by Dayly Entertainment and Midas Promotions.

EastWest Bank: Looking Back and Forward

EastWest Bank has been in the banking for seventeen years and is one of the most respected banking institutions in terms of growth and profit. Now ranked "17th largest among 38 commercial banks in the Philippines", they opened its 122nd new branch along Chino Roces Avenue in Makati before 2011 ended that totals nine new branches for 2011.

EastWest Bank event with its new logo

EastWest Bank had a post-Chinese New Year feast with the media to show appreciation what 2011 made EastWest Bank prospered and achieved. It seemed fitting because the Chinese New Year is a good time to be thankful for what they prospered in the previous year as EastWest Banks looks forward another greater year.

Poultry symbolizes Fertility

The feast provided was no ordinary Chinese dish. The Chinese dishes are also symbolic so it does not only nourish our bodies if you believe in Feng Shui. Food attracts good luck. Each dish has its own symbolism. The Barbecue Combination Platter is mostly pork which symbolize unity. Poultry like the Peking duck symbolize fertility. Seafood symbolize prosperity. A Chinese feast would not be complete without noodles which symbolize long life. The list of dishes with symbolism goes on and it's customary to take part on each dish served.

EastWest Bank President and CEO Mr. Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr.

EastWest Bank President and CEO Mr. Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. said this event is a way of appreciation of the good year that passed and also a good relationship with the media. Besides the feast, EastWest Bank now had a new logo. When asked why changed the logo colors, Mr. Moncupa answered, "They want to break away from the pack." Almost all banks have the common blue or red colors in their bank name and logo. Mr. Moncupa adds that the new colors have its own symbolic meaning. The green color symbolizes freshness, growth and transformation. The magenta symbolizes royalty.

Geomancer giving a prediction

EastWest Bank also invited a Feng Shui master or Geomancer, Master Wong, to give his predictions in this year of the Water Dragon. Master Wong said that the changing the logo's colors is a good sign and he predicted that look opportunities not only in the front but also back and there are more opportunities in Asia than in the Europe or U.S. Mr. Moncupa was asked if he believes in Feng Shui. Mr. Moncupa answered that that Feng Shui serves as a guideline since there's also practical logic to it but what is more dominant is the rules of entrepreneurship.

Besides the new logo, EastWest has a new tagline, "YOUR DREAM OUR FOCUS", which makes it more personal approach to what the customers need. Besides the usual promotion in billboards, EastWest also acknowledges the growth in the online community and they also have a Facebook page: EastWestBanker. The interactive page enables to educate the followers about EastWest Bank.

Mr. Gotianun and Mr. Moncupa

I admire the tandem of leadership between CEO Mr. Anthonio Moncupa and Chairman Mr. Jonathan T. Gotianun. Mr. Gotianun said, "Tony (Mr. Moncupa) is an activist, I am a dreamer." This is essential in leadership: vision and action.

For more updates and promos about the services of EastWest Bank, visit their website: http://www.eastwestbanker.com/ or their Facebook page: EastWestBanker

Welcome Josephine Arce as Contributor of L.E.N.S. Blogs

I am pleased to welcome Jo Arce as a contributing author of the LENS Blogs. Besides being a blogger, Jo is also a registered nurse. You can check out her blogs at Wallflower Of The Jeepney. Her first post as contributor of L.E.N.S. was about Rotavirus Vaccine http://mvlnunez.blogspot.com/2012/01/draft-rotavirus-vaccine.html

Rotavirus Vaccine

Being a nurse means a lot of responsibility. The uniqueness of nursing  has its focus on the care of the client, the community and society. Nurses provide care for the sick and are the first providers of primary health care, wellness and self- care.

So when I was invited to an event that talks about improving the lives of our Filipino people, especially targeted for the infants, I was so glad and excited to present this post to everyone since I am a nurse. I could relay this post to my fellow nurses as well and truly they will appreciate it, and maybe support the program afterwards. Not only nurses will benefit from this program but what the Department of Health or DOH will be targeting are the Filipino families. 

So what's this for?

Do you remember the days when you experienced DIARRHEA? If not, maybe your loved ones or friends may have experienced it and recount the story to you how bad it was. Really, it is no joke. In fact, Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death of children aged less than 5 years old not only here in the Philippines but worldwide as well. Everyday, 1,500 children around the globe die because of ROTAVIRUS-RELATED DIARRHEA.

via. Rotavirus under microscope.

Diarrhea affects nutrient absorption. It leads to lasting impact on the growth and development of a child. In fact, it has been calculated that children who are regularly suffering from it in the first 2 years of life can lead to a loss of 10 IQ points and 12mos. of schooling by age 9 years.

Rotavirus infection often causes vomiting, which makes oral rehydration theraphy far less effective. It is highly contagious and stable in the environment. It can survive on hands for hours, on solid surfaces for days and remains stable and infectious in stools for a week.

via. Signs and Symptoms of Rotavirus Diarrhea

The treatment? Nothing. Since it's a virus, not a bacteria. But it is highly preventable through vaccination.

The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) recommends that rotavirus vaccines should be included in all national immunization programs, particularly in countries where diarrhea deaths account for more that 10% in children younger than 5 years. In the Philippines, diarrheal deaths account for at least 12% among children under five.

"We need to be serious about saving our children from the grip of this burdensome but highly preventable disease. And there is no better way than to vaccinate our children to protect them from rotavirus." --- According to Dr. Salvacion Gatchalian, Director, Clinical R&D and Medical Affairs from GlaxoSmithKline Philippines. "If properly implemented, the Philippines may be the VERY FIRST COUNTRY IN ASIA TO INCLUDE ROTAVIRUS VACCINE IN OUR NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM."

Rotavirus Vaccination in the Expanded Program for Immunization (EPI) for The Department of Health is aligned to P-Noy's direction of Universal Health Care Program. This is to reduce the infant mortality rate of Filipino infants.

ROTAVIRUS VACCINE is the most effective way to prevent diarrhea and is best given to babies as early as 6 weeks up to 8 months of age. It is administered ORALLY with 2-3 doses, depending on the brand of the drug.

RotaRix (GlaxoSmithKline) - 2 doses

SPREAD THE WORD! Let us all help in saving our Filipino infants! Fight Rotavirus with the Rotavirus Vaccine!

SOLENN STARTS 2012 WITH A BANG

2011 was a very good year for Solenn Heussaff. This French-Filipina ‘multi-slashie” had filled up schedules for her endorsements and very successful TV shows like Captain Barbell, Party Pilipinas and Fashbook plus movies such as  “Temptation Island” "My Valentine Girls" and most recently,  “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, a hit entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. It was also this year that she signed the coveted record deal with MCA Music and released her self-titled album which is presented by Antonov Vodka and featured the hit singles “Fire” and “It’s Our First Time”. The album entered the charts of top music retailers like Odyssey and Astroplus. She also held her first major concert which showcased her live musical skills and got busy with the promotions of her album via mall shows and signing sessions.

This 2012, she starts the year with a bang as Solenn treats her fans again with back to back mall shows at Robinsons Pulilan on January 15 (Sunday), Robinsons BF on January 22 (Sunday) and SM Pampanga on January 29 (Sunday). All shows start at 5pm.  Get a free poster upon purchase of the album at the said venues and have it signed by Solenn herself after the show. Watch out as she releases her third single off her debut album. Solenn is also set to star in another TV series on GMA.

“I’m looking forward to doing more exciting things this 2012 and I hope my fans keep on supporting me especially my music,” Solenn said.

Solenn’s debut album is still out in CDs complete with fantastic mini-mag of her images under MCA Music and is presented in cooperation with Antonov Vodka: Vodka On The Go. To download Solenn’s music on your cellular phone, just text SOLENN to 3456.