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As a way to thank retailers and entrepreneurs for their loyalty and support, Procter & Gamble Distributing Philippines, Inc and Puregold recently held the first VIPuring Convention. The event was held at Puregold Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City.

During the event, Puregold GOLD members were able to enjoy exclusive privileges on amazing deals and discounts when they purchase P&G products. There were also prizes to those who were able to get these deals.

Bestselling author, entrepreneur and financial adviser Francisco J. Colayco shared helpful tips on how to save money and invest to be able to enhance the business experience and expand business opportunities.

Broadway-themed entertainment featuring Joy Antibac and The Kitchen Musical‘s Karylle and Christian Bautista wowed the crowd with their performances.

Downy Mystique and Regine Tolentino did a masquerade production number. Olay Total Effect featured The Little Mermaid with Nikki Gil‘s voice. Head & Shoulders had Gian Magdangal and Ciara Sotto‘s perform with the audience singing along.

According to Raffy Fajardo, Marketing Director of P&G Distributing, Inc, “The first ever VIPuring Convention is P&G and Puregold’s way of making top store owners and entrepreneurs know how important they are not just to their immediate communities but also to the country’s economy. We will always be supportive of our partners and we will continue to equip them with the right tools and the right products that will help them grow their businesses. ”

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This May 2013, Kultura Filipino celebrates three years of having Crafts for a Cause with new products and new partners.

Crafts for a Cause was able to bring together different products coming from livelihood programs of the non-profit organization partners. Through the training and help of various foundations, the products made by the marginalized and underprivileged members of the society have found their way to the hands of buyers who purchase these.

Photos of the products featured in Crafts for a Cause:

Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran ng Baseco

Life Project for Youth

Circle of Friends Foundation

Zonta ladies and their bag products

Berdesaco Bags

Bags made from newspapers

Bags from products using doy packs

Bags with soda can pop top lids

Crafts for a Cause began with 16 pioneering foundations with products from as far as the Cordillera region to the south in Basilan. For its third year, Kamay Crafts Foundation, the Paper for Now Foundation and the Circle of Friends Foundation are Crafts for a Cause’s newest partners.

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Kipling, a Belgian bag brand partners with World Vision for “A Brighter Christmas For a Brighter Tomorrow“.

World Vision, a Christian development and advocacy organization that helps children will be benefiting from this partnership in order to have more funds for the education of the children under their care.

The partnership aims to spread the fun and happiness that every Kipling bag has been instilled with.

“There is no greater joy this Christmas than knowing we have brought smiles to others, especially children. Through “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow” program, we can make not only the holidays, but also the future, brighter for the children of World Vision,” according to the Benjamin Go, President of Greyhound Marketing Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kipling in the Philippines.

“We are very delighted to have this partnership with Kipling, which is known globally for bringing fun and joy through its fashionable bags. Were happy that this time, Kipling has decided to reach out and bring the same kind of goodwill to ensure the education of children sponsored by World Vision,” says National Resource Development Associate Director Jun Godornes.

Shop for a cause with Kipling bags and be a blessing in supporting the children of World Vision have a brighter tomorrow. For every Kipling bag or luggage you purchase from December 1 – 31, 2012, Kipling will donate Php500 to World Vision.

Kipling’s sporty and glam bags called Basic Elevated are featured for the holiday collection. The following are a few reasons why you should get these perfect everyday adventure companion: stylish quilted exteriors, patent details, stunning linings, and 3 Christmas-themed colors red, white and black.

The Basic Elevated Collection includes:

• New Elise that has a tablet-ready interior and can be worn 3 ways;
• Teagan S, a travel-savvy trolley with 2 compartments that are accessible from the topside; Weekend bag that can accommodate all your travel tidbits with its expandable bottom
• Creativity X a totally essential-ready cross-over bag.

Celebrity endorsers Miriam Quiambao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kylie Padilla dn Jessica Connelly are supporting the Kipling and World Vision partnership program.

Kipling is available online at zalora.com.ph and at the following locations:

SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Megamall, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, Robinsons Place Ermita, Rustan’s Alabang Town Center, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’s Makati, Landmark Makati, Landmark TriNoma and soon-to-open Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro.

To know more about Kipling, visit Kipling Philippines on Facebook and get to find out more exciting news and promos from the lovable monkey.

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When was the last time you made someone else smile? That is the question Havaianas asks you as it launches the Havaianas Design a Smile 2, a flip-flops design contest for the benefit of Operation Smile Philippines.

Havaianas Design a Smile was first launched in 2010.

Havaianas Design a Smile showcases children’s artistic abilities by designing Havaianas flipflops which will be made into an actual Havaianas pair. Percentage of the sales from these designs will benefit Operation Smile Philippines. Operation Smile Philippines is a non-profit organization that give surgeries to children with cleft palates and cleft lips.

The first Havaianas Design a Smile competition had over 2,000 entries and raised more than Php100,000 pesos from donations.

“Havaianas believes that summer is a state of mind and can be lived every day of the year whenever you adopt a happy and carefree attitude,“ shares Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. “And nowhere else is that more evident than in children. With Havaianas Design a Smile, we hope to generate funds and awareness to support Operation Smile in our shared mission to spread smiles all over the world.”

Starting this November till  to January, Havaianas Design a Smile 2 is back, with the theme “Paying it Forward: Kids Helping Kids.”

On November 24th, artistically inclined kids can join Havaianas Design a Smile by submitting their designs illustrating their answer to the question “What will you do to make other people smile?” at partner events nationwide:

• Bonifacio Global City Passion Fest at Bonifacio High Street from November 23 to 25
• Mommy Mundo Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent from November 24 to 25.

Winners will receive exciting prizes from the following:

• Havaianas, 
• Bobble, 
• Pininho, 
• Hobbes and Landes, 
• McDonald’s, 
•  Sony.

The grand prize winner will also have his or her design produced as part of the Havaianas 2014 Collection as the Havaianas Smile pair, with a percentage of the sales from which will help fund the operations of Operation Smile.

Like the Havaianas Philippines Official Facebook page to find out other events that the Havaianas Design a Smile 2 booth will be visiting.

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Buy Asian Secrets and win Php20,000 shopping spree money with Shopping Secrets with Solenn

Here’s how to join:

1. Buy any Asian Secrets product (Lulur Body Scrub or Bengkoang Body Soap). Keep the receipt please!

2. Have someone take a photo of yourself with the Asian Secret product that you bought.

3. LIKE the Asian Secrets Facebook page

4. Follow Asian Secrets on Twitter.

5. Upload your photo on the Asian Secrets Facebook wall or on the Twitter page.

6. Tell why you like Asian Secrets. Use the hashtag: #ShoppingSecretswithSolenn. Don’t forget to include your name and receipt number.

Contest period is from September 15, 2012 till November 15, 2012.

Contest winner will be announced on November 20, 2012.

You can like your friend’s photo but the winner will be randomly chosen.

What are you waiting for? Buy your favorite Asian Secret product now and upload your fab photo!

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Tipco 100% Juice  is one juice that we love! My eldest daughter just loves Purple Carrot while the other kids are not hesitant to try the other flavors including the vegetable juices.

If you love Tipco 100%, an all-natural beverage without the unnecessary preservatives, flavoring, coloring, and added sugar, then you are in for a big treat because you can win free trips for the Tipco 100% Juice Tripaway 2!

Mechanics to join the contest:

• Buy 3 1-liter packs in a single receipt then enter the details in the Tipco 100% Juice Facebook Page. Every three (3) 1-liter packs of Tipco in a single receipt = 1 raffle entry
• Keep the receipts because those will be your raffles stub if  you win.
• To submit your entry, visit www.facebook.com/tipcojuicephils and enter necessary information for the raffle.

• The first monthly draw for Cagayan de Oro was August 10, 2012.
• The 2nd monthly draw for Puerto Princesa was September 10, 2012 
• The 3rd monthly draw for Boracay will on October 10 , 2012 
• The Grand draw for Bangkok will be on October 10, 2012.

Deadlines for submission of entries with three monthly draws:

• August 5  for Cagayan de Oro trip, August 10 draw
• September 5  for Puerto Princesa trip, September 10 draw
• October 5  for Boracay trip, October 10 draw
• Ocotber 5  for Grand Prize trip to Bangkok, October 10 draw

Promo runs from July 1 to September 30, 2012.

‘Like’ the official Tipco Juice Philippines Facebook Page to join, and receive updates and announcements.

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