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Philippines Red Cross Aid Couture 2014 (Pre-loved Clothing Sale)

Whenever there is a call for relief operations, I’d go to my closest and see if there is something that I can donate..clothes are the easiest to give (and let’s not discuss why). I read from somewhere that clothes donations are overwhelming and some donations are too bongga to give to calamity victims.. sequined tops? short shorts? gowns? evening gowns? drag queen outfit? come on! Philippines Red Cross, in partnership with Procter & Gamble Philippine, thought of something to make these kind of clothing to use.. and that is through Aid Couture. It is a fund raising event where in the bongga clothes are styled and sold to the public. The clothes were washed and dried before being sold to the public. The proceeds were converted to first aid kids, food supplies, blankets, stretchers, etc for use in times of calamity and natural disasters. The first Aid Couture happened last November and this year, Aid Couture will have its second run this August 2-3 at the Glorietta and Market! Market! Activity Center. What to expect?

Activity center will be converted into a big selling area
expect to see clothes from partner celebrities and endorsers
Clothes will be sold at 100-300 PhP

What can you do to be a part of this worthwhile cause?

Spread the word about the selling event on August 2-3
Buy! Buy! Buy! (1 top= 15 hot meals> data from last year’s aid couture)

So? Kitakits on August 2 and 3? Tara!

P.S. there’s a styling event tomorrow for media.. I’ll try to post some of the clothes that will be on sale (lalo na the celebrity clothes)

Let’s Get Ready To DOODLE! (Doodle 4 Google PH Competition)

Don’t you just love it when Google greets you on your birthday? What? Google didn’t? Argh! You have to tell him your birthday (here’s how) so he can greet you on your birthday:

Google Doodle Personalized Birthday Greetings

If you missed your Google birthday greetings, I’m sure you noticed the changes on your Google homepage on some occasions such as Mother’s Day. Christmas. In fact, if you go to Google homepage right now, World Cup 2014 is on.

Hello there Google Doodles!

Brief history>>> The first ever Google Doodle is this:

It’s a simple note to notify users that Google founders are out attending The Burning Man Festival (in case the server crash). As of now, Goodle Doodle team has created more than 2000 doodles of festivals, celebrations, birthdays of famous people, interactive doodles and country specific celebrations (hello Philippines Independence Day!):

Who chooses what doodles will be created and how do you decide which events will receive doodles?
Who designs the doodles?
How can Google users/the public submit ideas for doodles?

Need the answers to the questions? GMG! OK fine, hindi ko na kayo papahirapan, here’s Google Doodle answers to all the questions above (galing din sa about page nila ang mga questions na yan)

Enough trivia for now, let’s get down to business!

Google have a team for creating doodle, called Doodlers, but from time to time they hold a doodle competition, Doodle 4 Google.. and I am excited to tell you that Doodle 4 Google is here in the Philippines!!! weeeh

Google Philippines launched Doodle 4 Google Competition for the Philippines last July 10, 2014 at The Mind Museum, Taguig City (very apt venue, I must say).

I know you’re excited to know the details, mechanics and prizes, so I’ll make it as clear and short as possible:

THEME: “What Can I Do For The Philippines?”

Start date: July 10, 2014
Closing date: September 19, 2014 (Closing date for entries to be received)
Announcement Date: November 8 (uy birthday ni Sati!)

Who can join Doodle 4 Google Competition for the Philippines?

There will be 4 age groups:

Ages 5 – 8
Ages 9 – 11
Ages 12 – 14
Ages 15 – 17

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
At the time of submitting the doodle, the student or learner must be a Filipino citizen currently enrolled in a formal school or alternative learning system under the Department of Education and lives in the Philippines. He or she must also obtain their parents’ or legal guardians’ prior permission to compete in the contest via a signed entry form.
You cannot draw on a blank canvass, the doodle must be a completed on the downloaded template.

Who will win?

100 best doodles from each age groups (400 doodles)
10 best doodles from the 100 (40 doodles)
40 best doodles will be open for public voting (October 6, 12 am PHT until October 26, 11:59 pm PHT)
4 doodles (one from each age groups), a Google Doodles will select one overall winner.

Who are the judges?

Efren Penaflorida (Teacher and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year)
CJ de Silva (Prominently known as the “Promil Kid” and now a Senior Art Director of TBWA-Santiago Mangada Puno)
Fidelina A. Corcuera (Senior Vice President and Executive Director of BPI Foundation, Inc.)
Ma. Esther Santos (PLDT-Smart Foundation Inc. President)
Katy Wu (Doodler of the Philippines Independence Day 2014 doodle)

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

Competition levels & prizes (Doodle 4 Google link)

Overall winner will receive:

Trophy awarded by Google
Acer C720 Chromebook
Art kit from National Book Store
PHP 400,000 educational grant from BPI Foundation to be used at a school/college in the Philippines of his or her choice
PHP 350, 000 connectivity grant for his or her school or community learning center from PLDT- Smart Foundation
His or her doodle displayed on Google Philippines homepage for 24 hours on November 2014

not to mention BRAGGING RIGHTS!! woohoooo

So there you have it, who’s excited?!? and who wishes na sana 17 pa lang sila so they can join?

Spread the doodle!

Downy Parfum Collection #InstaSwitch

because it’s laundry day today, let me share with you the science behind Downy Scent-Switcher.. eto talaga ang pinaka bongga sa blogging eh, iyong ma invite ka sa isang product launch ng produkto na gustong gusto mo at makatulong ka to promote the said product. Siguro naman, by this time, alam nyo na how much I love Downy products..di ba nga I even blogged about the new variant, weeks (or months) before its launch. The event was held at The Blue Leaf – Silk Pavilion (Taguig)…not a first timer (remember Joy with Olay event?) but it was my first time to explore The Blue Leaf (maaga kase kame dumating).. instant photo ops with Levy and Fedhz (feeling nag Tagaytay!) After a hundred or so photos (bathroom photos, garden photos, you name it, we have it LOL), we were allowed to enter the pavilion. A hide and seek kind of entrance!

Blue Leaf Silk Pavilion was transformed into a #InstaSwitch fabric art installation, every fabric element inside the venue was rinsed in Downy Parfum variant Happiness with the scent-switcher technology. #InstaSwitch was hosted by Issa Litton

Steps Dance Project members performed sensually with the fabric and they allowed the fabric to dance on its own

P&G expert perfumer, Junji Hamano of Japan, explains the how a scent can trigger a memory and impacts your feeling after, Junji explains “Fragrance has the power to transform the state or mood.” The scent characteristics of the newest from the Downy Parfum Collection, Happiness, brings a playful and breezy vibe with vibrant ambiance captured by a fresh topnote of grapefruit, apricot and luscious red fruits, creamy floral mix and a sophisticated frame of woody, powdery and musky notes that definitely brings a tropical summer sense.

Downy Brand Manager, Nicole Villarojo, explained the innovation on the technology behind Downy Scent Switcher so every rub is different perfume experience. “A second Perfume Micro Capsule was added to the entire Downy line. It sounds simple, but the results are absolutely remarkable. Every time you rub your clothes, the scent changes because different PMC bursts, the combination of scents are different so you get a different experience every time.” Downy’s newest Brand Ambassador, Bianca Gonzalez, tells her experience of changing different hats in a day, she says “With the new Downy Scent Switcher line, I can start and end my day without worrying about the need to change my clothes or put on a different perfume. I just rub my Downy-rinsed outfit and instantly release new and different scents that match my current mood.” (official photo)

School of Fashion and the Arts newly graduated students, Xaxa Cruz and Wanda Bandojo collaborated with Downy for a Scent mob showcasing their pieces rinsed with Downy Happiness Scent-Switcher. (official photo) #InstaSwitch guests had a chance to rub and experience the switching of scents from the exquisite pieces shown during the Scent Mob.

Brand Manager Nicole Villarojo, Downy’s newest Brand Ambassador Bianca Gonzalez and P&G expert perfumer of Japan, Junji Hamano and #InstaSwitch host, Issa Litton.

The different scent every rub is true pero hindi naman to the point na parang ibang iba na ang amoy ng damit.. the different scents experienced are quite close or similar to each other… pero all scents are nose friendly naman 🙂 trust me, I have been using this variant since March. I also noticed that this scent lasts longer. Thumbs up for P&G for giving us innovative products such as Downy #InstaSwitch.