CEBU: The New Frontier For BPO

Metro Manila has long served as the home of the increasingly vibrant business process outsourcing industry. A report by Colliers International last year said that in 2011 alone, BPO companies occupied about 40 percent of the 5.7 million square meters of office space in the metro. Today, with the intention of expanding the reach and scope of their operations, BPO firms are eyeing areas outside the National Capital Region. Cebu, set in the Visayas, the Philippines' geographical heart, is emerging as one of the most preferred locations.

As the pioneering developer of BPO offices in the country, Megaworld is growing its inventory strategically and in the direction where the market is headed. Its new cyber park in Mactan, Cebu, features the recently completed One World Center, Megaworld's five-level flagship office building offering more than 6,000 square meters of space. The nearly 6,500-square-meter Two World Center, meanwhile, is under way. In the pipeline are Eight Newtown Boulevard, Pacific Garden Tower and Pacific World Tower, which all host BPO offices.

MEGAWORLD: The Philippines’ No. 1 Residential Condo Developer and BPO Developer and Landlord

Megaworld Corporation emerged as The Philippines' No.1 residential condominium developer from 2000 to 2011 —over a decade—in a study conducted recently by CB Richard Ellis. According to the firm, Megaworld cornered a 16 percent share of the market, rolling out more than 40,000 residential units with a total aggregate saleable area of about 1.9 million square meters.

The CB Richard Ellis study is supported by a report released earlier by Colliers International citing Megaworld as the No.1 residential developer from 2010 to 2016, based on the number of residential units completed and their saleable area. The figures solidify Megaworld's continued leadership in the tightly contested condominium market.

Taylor Swift's world tour starts February; Manila on the list

Fans of country pop, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift have something to anticipate now that her world tour 2011 is good to go.

Taylor Swift is touring the world in 2011 in support of her blockbuster Speak Now album. She will bring her electrifying live Speak Now World Tour 2011 in the Philippines by February next year. No confirmed date is announced for the meantime.

After initial reports on various concerts dates, Renen de Guia of  Ovation Productions confirmed that "Taylor Swift - Speak Now World Tour 2011," which kicks off in Japan on February 13, is set for the same month in Manila.

Guia added that a special announcement about the concert in synchronization with all Southeast Asian countries included in the tour will be made on November 1. *heads up!* (Be updated! Follow this blog to know more about this much-awaited concert. Connect now.)

Swift's third album called "Speak Now" will be released in Asia on October 26, 2010.

Miss not an album in your Taylor Swift Collection. If you haven't grabbed a copy of any of her albums, start purchasing these now:

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010

Pinoy Big Brother (also known as PBB) is the Philippine version of the reality television show Big Brother (the word Pinoy is a colloquial term for Filipino). It follows the same premise as its many foreign counterparts around the world. It is shown on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 is the  third teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. It began airing on the night of April 10, 2010. The show is mainly hosted by Toni Gonzaga along with Mariel Rodriguez and Bianca Gonzalez.

HOUSEMATES

Teen Clash 2010 uses two houses, both summer vacation-themed with beach murals, hammocks, and other amenities. House A is called the Villa, to be inhabited by housemates who have simple backgrounds. In contrast, those who are well-to-do would live in House B, dubbed the Apartment.


The Villa and the Apartment have similar amenities. The difference is that the Villa has the swimming and separate bedrooms, complete with furnished beds. The Apartment only has a jacuzzi and terrace and includes a large communal sleeping area.


The clash is yet to begin in the first two weeks. PBB searches for foreigners living inside the country for a span of time and lets them stay in his house to mingle with the Pinoy Housemates. They are called the 'Teenternational Housemates.

VILLA

Joe Vargas - "Swabeng Komikero ng Quezon City"
Shey Bustamante - "Diskarte Bombshell ng Mindoro"
Angelo Pasco - "Struggling Isko ng Antique"
Kyra Custodio - "Giling Girl ng Batangas"
Devon Seron - "Bubbly Promdi ng Cebu"
Eslove Briones - "Sigang Istokwa ng Tawi-Tawi"
Yong Gopez - "Boy Breadwinner ng Pampanga"
Maichel Fideles - "Courageous Lakan ng Samar"


APARTMENT

Romeo "Potz" Jalosjos III - "Political Son ng Dipolog"
Rebecca Chiongbian - "Heiress Wonder of Cebu"
Yen Santos - "Little Miss Sunshine ng Nueva Ecija"
Patrick Sugui - "Gentle Boy-Next--Door ng Mandaluyong"
Tricia Santos - "Athletic Muse ng Davao"
Kazel Kinouchi - "Shopaholic Chick ng Parañaque"
Ivan Dorschner - "Stunning Stud ng Rizal"
Fretzie Bercede - "Charming Angel of Cebu"


TEENTERNATIONALS

Bret – indie singer from the US
Carson – from Canada
James – a triathlete from Australia
Ryan – studying at an international school
Jeff – manages a resort in Batangas
Richard – a pure Korean
Sophia – from South Korea
Jenny – also from South Korea
Ann – the deligent daughter from Taiwan
April – the Cantonese hottie from Hong Kong

Now, we are down to our top 12 housemates wherein the nation will choose from six to go out of the house in the Big Night.

THE BIG NIGHT

The big question remains! Who will be the PBB Teen Clash of 2010 Big Winner? Welcome him/her as he/she dramatically goes back to the 'outside' world in 'Unite at the Big Night'. Be at the Ynarez Center, Antipolo City, Rizal on June 26, 2010. The Big Night is dubbed as ''Witness the event! Be part of history!
 

HOW TO VOTE
Voting is now officially open for the BIG NIGHT! Who among the remaining teen housemates: Devon, Fretzie, Ivan, James, Jenny, Ryan, Ann at Bret will become the PBB Teen Clash of 2010 Big Winner? On Wednesday, June 23, two (2) teenternational  housemates with the lowest percentage of big winner votes for will be evicted. It is VOTE TO SAVE!

To vote: Key in BB (NAME OF YOUR BIG WINNER) and send to 2331 for Globe, TM, Sun & Bayan. 231 for Smart & Tn’T. Adventurouslei says, Vote Wisely! :)

CONNECTING PBB

OFFICIAL SITE: www.pinoybigbrother.com

FANPAGE: www.facebook.com/pbbteenclash2010

MULTIPLY: www.pinoybigbrother.multiply.com

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/clashadvis

photo credits: FB PBB

The 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

There's not stopping in the much awaited ninth year of the Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention! Here is the official poster of the event released a few days ago. Read original post by clicking here.

The 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

Calling all kids and kids-at-heart! Clear your schedules on June 19 & 20, 2010 for the The 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2010.

The event will be held at the SM Megatrade Hall 2 and 3, Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Show starts at 10:00 am and ends at  9:00 pm.

 For inquiries and ideas, check out their forum page by clicking here.

Their official website is www.toyconph.com

CHANGING LIVES : Hollywood Performers Studded Concert

Smart Buddy presents CHANGING LIVES. A Fund Raising Concert for the PLDT - Smart Foundation.

Get entertained and help the needy by watching the concert studded with your favorite Hollywood singers! Topping the list of hit makers performing in the concert is Timbaland and Shock Value II. Jojo will serenade the guys and Hey! the gals would never miss this! -a special guest appearance of your ultimate idol Justin Timberlake will take place!

Catch them all in one concert here in the Philippines on March 27, 2010, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds at 8:00 pm.

Ticket Price Ranges:

VIP - PhP 4,651.20 GOLD - PhP 3,100.80 SILVER - PhP 1,550.40 BRONZE - PhP 310.08