Earth Hour 2011

For five years now, Earth Hour has made a tremendous move of environmental awareness in many countries all over the globe. What started out as a group of people turning off their lights for an hour evolved into an annual event participated by people of different personality and races.

On March 26, 2011, Saturday, from 8:30-9:30 pm, Earth Hour 2011 will be observed. Switch off not just your lights but all unnecessary electricity-powered devices. Moreover, as planned by many, join in going beyong the hour.

One can always make a difference. A single action can cause a great effect in the world. If one does an action and so as the other, those single actions combined together will make a huge change.

This Earth Hour, go beyond the hour.

Skechers Rolls Out New Footwear

Summer is fast approaching and with that, curves and abs are expected to abound the beach. Are you ready to wear your swimsuit and tank tops?

These are the times where men and women start squeezing their time to hit the gym. Of course, these people don't want to flaunt their flabs. How about you?

If you are one of the people who are very much concerned of body shape and size and can't find time to exercise at the gym, here's a good news for you! Skechers, the global leader in the footwear industry presents the newest move in fitness- tying your shoelaces and walk! Yup! You read it right! Introducing, Skechers Shape-Ups Collection. 

Walking is a great way to shape-up from head to toe and with Shape-Ups, you'll get more out of what you do!

Shape-Ups technology simulates walking or running on soft ground such as sand to give the shoe wearer a wide array of benefits:

• Promote weight loss
• Tone leg, calf and buttock muscles
• Improve posture
• Strengthen the back
• Reduce stress on knee and ankle joints
• Tighten abdominal muscles
• Increase blood circulation
• Improve cardiovascular health

These benefits have been clinically tested and proven, with Shape-Ups customers all over the world giving testimonials to the phenomenal effect that the shoes have had on them.

Whether you're in school, work or just at home, you can shape-up with every step you take.

Know why Kim Kardashian, one of Hollywood's sought-after artists during gown-nights and summer-parties is leaving her gym trainer.

Wherever you are, you can always burn calories to get the body you always yearned for as Skechers offers extensive range of colors and styles so there is nothing to worry about in mix and matching your attire.

Whether you're a girly girl or a total opposite, Skechers Shape-Ups has something to match your everyday outfits and needs.

Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011 Candidates

Witness history as it unfolds! On April 16, 2011, be at the Hoops Dome, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City for the grand pageant night of the first ever Mr. Lapu-Lapu.

Have you familiarize yourself with all the candidates already? Who is your bet? Here is a complete list of Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011 candidtates with their respective pictures and information.

Candidate 1

Marc Kelvin De Asis

Birthdate:  March 15, 1989

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  Southwestern University

Course:  BS Physical Therapy

Skills:  singing, orating, drawing

Height:  5'7"

Weight:  143 lbs.

Candidate 2

Jiri Othello Dinsay

Birthdate:  Sept 9, 1991

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  Velez College

Course:  BS Nursing

Skills:  playing the piano, singing, dancing, acting

Height:  5'8"

Weight:  151 lbs.

Candidate 3

Jose Felix Cleopas

Birthdate:  Aug 15, 1986

Place of birth:  Cebu City

Occupation:  USPF Juniors Basketball Assistant Coach

Skills:  singing, basketball expert

Height:  5'8"

Weight:  145 lbs.

Candidate 4


Jesse Cortes


Birthdate:  May 8, 1990

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  University of San Carlos

Course:  BS Information Technology

Skills:  singing

Height:  5'8"

Weight:  168 lbs.

Candidate 5

Rydell Quiblat

Birthdate:  January 5, 1990

Place of birth:  Argao, Cebu

School:  University of San Carlos

Course:  BS Nursing

Skills:  singing, basketball

Height:  5'7"

Weight:  165 lbs.

Candidate 6


Brien Nikhel Pacas

Birthdate:  April 30, 1992

Place of birth:  Zamboanga City

School:  St. Augustine International

Course:  4th Year High School

Skills:  basketball, volleyball

Height:  5'8"

Weight:  160 lbs.

Candidate 7

Edwin Albert Ayo

Birthdate:  Oct 28, 1991

Place of birth:  Makati City

School:  Cebu Aeronautical Technical School

Course:  BS Airline Management

Skills:  singing, dancing

Height:  5'9"

Weight:  148 lbs.

Candidate 8

George Ambrosino

Birthdate:  Oct 24, 1991

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  University of Cebu

Course:  BS Computer Engineering

Skills:  singing, dancing

Height:  5'9"

Weight:  145 lbs.

Candidate 9

Jan Rythm Mateo

Birthdate:  Feb 5, 1990

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  University of San Carlos

Course:  BS Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management

Skills:  dancing

Height:  5'9"

Weight:  130 lbs.

Candidate 10

Pocholo Enriquez

Birthdate:  June 14, 1990

Place of birth:  Lapu-Lapu City

Occupation:  Registered Nurse

Skills:  Playing the drums, guitar

Height:  5'9"

Weight:  150 lbs.

Candidate 11

Loreniel Tequin

Birthdate:  June 7, 1990

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  University of San Carlos

Course:  BS Civil Engineering

Skills:  dancing, playing basketball

Height:  5'10"

Weight:  142 lbs.

Candidate 12

Edgar Rey Jugadora

Birthdate:  Oct 30, 1989

Place of birth:  Cebu City

Occupation:  Tech Support Representative

Skills:  magic, playing the guitar

Height:  5'10"

Weight:  165 lbs.

Candidate 13

Patrick Grandl

Birthdate:  May 31, 1991

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  Cebu Doctors University

Course:  BS Nursing

Skills:  playing soccer

Height:  5'10 1/2 "

Weight:  160 lbs.

Candidate 14

Rashed Al-Sughayer

Birthdate:  Dec 21, 1990

Place of birth:  Cebu City

School:  University of San Carlos

Course:  BS Electronics and Communication Engineering

Skills:  playing basketball

Height:  5'11"

Weight:  158 lbs.

Candidate 15

Jumar Andrew Bilocura

Birthdate:  Mar 15, 1989

Place of birth:  Ozamis City

School:  University of Cebu

Course:  BS Industrial Engineering

Skills:  playing basketball

Height:  5'11"

Weight:  150 lbs.

Candidate 16


Alexander David Lopez

Birthdate:  Oct 3, 1987

Place of birth:  Cebu City

Occupation:  COOP-NATCCO Admin Assistant

Skills:  playing basketball, singing

Height:  6'

Weight:  157 lbs.

Who do you think will win? Who is your bet? Show your support by voting him online! Check out www.mrlapulapu.com.

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City Looks For A Modern-Day Hero, Search For Mr. Lapu-Lapu Begins

StyleFirm in cooperation with Lapu-Lapu Tourism, Lapu-Lapu SK Federation, Channel 54, Cebu Interactive Design and Waterfront Airport Hotel proudly present "Mr. Lapu-Lapu: A Search for a Modern-day Hero".

These days, it is in no doubt that countless contrite circumstances keep on accumulating in number in our community, in our country and in the world. These happenings continue to create great impact to the economy and thus need urgent actions. We need effective role models to take lead in the resolution of these predicaments.

Living as a hero is no easy task and so as looking for one. All of us are heroes but not everyone are capable of living up the might in us to take the lead in the movement for veracity. In this case, Lapu-Lapu City begins the search for a modern-day hero.

Last November 22, 2010, Lapu-Lapu City formally introduced to the public the 16 men vying for the title 'Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011'. Then on, the six-month long competition began. A series of activities and challenges welcomed the candidates that were unique among all the pageants in the Cebu Province.

Heroes are not born, they are created. The pageant is different from the others as the candidates were not just exposed to modeling workshops and pictorials but also participated different community outreaches, scrap drives, society services and others- truly magnifying the actions of a modern-day hero; just like Lapu-Lapu.

The search for Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011 offers not only a glamour that lasts overnight; but a learning experience they can always be reminded of all throughout the candidates' lives. In the first place, the conceptualization of the grand event was without the idea of what one can acquire, but what one can impart and leave behind as traces of being Mr. Lapu-Lapu.

Aside from the prestige and honor of becoming the very first Mr. Lapu-Lapu, prizes and privileges are at stake for the winners of the pageant.

Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011

Php25,000.00 Cash

Gift certificates and products amounting Php50,000.000

Runners-up

1st runner-up - Php20,000.00

2nd runner-up - Php15,000.00

3rdrunner-up - Php10,000.00

4th runner-up - Php5,000.00

All the winners will get an optional free one-year modeling training by Mr. Dezter Alazas, Mr. Lapu-Lapu 2011 director and producer.

The search will culminate the night of April 16,2011 at Hoops Dome, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City. Be there when it happens! Tickets to be sold soon. Stay tuned for more updates*

"Mr. Lapu-Lapu: A Search for a Modern-day Hero"

is brought to you by StyleFirm, presented by Lapu-Lapu Tourism, Lapu-Lapu SK Federation; co-presented by Channel 54, Cebu Interactive Design and Waterfront Airport Hotel.

Major Sponsors

Talima Beach Villas and Dive Resort, PAGCOR, Eye Ronick, Audioman, Mariz Chicken Rice, Skin 911, NGenius, Psalmtre

Minor Sponsor

Center for Pop Music, Asian Academy of Music, Philipp Tampus Atelier, PJ Aranador of Nautilus, InGenius, Anoba Studios, Yves Identify, Cris Gella, Dan Ong Photography, API Medical and Dental ,Skin Balance, Instyle Cebu

March 2011 Movie Releases

Hurray! It's already March! The month that designates summer is nearing its way to our calendars. For that, we will be having all the time we need to entertain ourselves just like going to the movies!

Take a load of these movies that will air in your nearest cinema this Month.

March 4

The Adjustment Bureau 
Beastly Rango 

Take Me Home Tonight 

March 11
Battle: Los Angeles 
The Desert of Forbidden Art
I Am
Mars Needs Moms (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)
Red Riding Hood 

March 18
Limitless 
The Lincoln Lawyer 
Paul 

March 25

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 
The Lion of Judah (3D/2D theaters)
Sucker Punch (conventional theaters and IMAX)

Featured Movie of the Month

Number 'Limitless' one in your to-watch list this month. If you need more films to check out, consider 'Paul', 'Mars Needs Moms' and 'Red Riding Hood'.