Manila F.A.M.E International, a bi-annual trade show for fashion, home and lifestyle products marks its Golden Edition this October 15-18, 2009.

Manila Fame International 2009

Discover Philippine best designs presented with bright smiles and experience world-renowned Filipino warmth and hospitality only at Manila F.A.M.E. International’s 50th edition.

Asia’s Best Design destination is extra special. According to Thelma Dumpit-Murillo, Over-all Project Director of Manila F.A.M.E and Deputy Executive of Director of of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), “the show opens it two venues to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, and to answer the clamor of our buyers asking for more of the unique and new products from the Philippines.”

Buyer Rewards Program

100 regular and 100 new buyers who have registered online are in for special privileges and perks through Manila F.A.M.E.’s Buyer Rewards Program for the golden edition of  Manila F.A.M.E. International. Read the rest of this entry

22nd Annual Beauty and Wellness Convention
Theme: One World of Beauty and Wellness

Beauty & Wellness

Date: September 28, 2009
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Manila Grand Opera Hotel
925 Rizal Ave. Cor. Doroteo Jose Sta. Cruz Manila
Convention Fee: Php 1,000.00

The fee is inclusive of food and drinks PLUS certificate of attendance/participation to the event.

What’s more is that, if you have any products to promote and to sample (nearest approximate number of attendees is two hundred plus++), please notify the organizers so we can provide a small space for you at the event, where you can display and even demonstrate the use of your products to attendees of the convention. This will come as first-come first served basis.

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In some cases, bad credit is a result of irresponsible money management. But it often occurs because of unexpected financial hardship. One day you might have all of your bills current, and the next you could become disabled or lose your job. And if you fall behind on your debts, it will wreak havoc on your credit rating.

Raise Your Credit Score

Credit repair agencies claim that they can remove bad entries from your credit report. But did you know that you can often have them removed yourself at a much lower cost?

There are two methods by which you may be able to get negative entries removed from your report. Read the rest of this entry

The Manila International Book Fair is staging its 30th year since they first opened their doors in 1981 to the Filipino people and slowly became as the Philippines’ premiere book events in the country.

30 years after, the fair was able to gather thousands of visitors flocking its venues in celebrating their love for books.

This year, MIBF brings these special activities to give inspiration to its visitors:

1. Storytelling sessions – reading and interpretative performances for kids and kids-at-heart
2. Seminars on getting published, freelance writing, intellectual property protection, how to export books etc.
3. Talks on dealing with the challenges the publishing industry faces amid the ongoing global financial crisis
4. Book Launching
5. Live Musical Performances
6. Cooking Demonstrations
7. Cosplay Competitions
And many more!!!

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I’m sharing an email to all of you which I received today from Nuffnang. Enjoy and I hope you will be one of the winners of  the daily raffle of PhP500,000.

Be a Lottery Winner Now!

SMART is giving away over Php 50M in SMART’s BigTym Buddy Promo! The Philippines’ biggest mobile promo, EVER.

Unlike run-of-the-mill promos, it promises winnings that could possibly change someone’s life. There are daily cash prizes of Php 500,000, monthly raffles of Php 1,000,000, and a grand draw of Php 5,000,000. This is a heap of money to give away in what might just be the biggest promo outside of the lottery! Just text BIG to 2332! (Php 15/text to join and get 15 raffle entries, 15 free texts** to Smart/Talk N’ Text valid for 1 day and 15 points to redeem content. **For Smart Buddy subscribers only)
It starts this Friday, September 11, 2009 and will run until December 9, 2009.

For more information, visit www.smart.com.ph/bigtym or send BIGINFO to 2332 (P2.50/info).

It’s run with Buongiorno, the Italian company that’s run hundreds of mobile raffles in more than 15 countries in Europe and Latin America.

PROMO MECHANICS

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Living on a budget is the key to financial freedom, but getting started can be frustrating. When we look at our expenses and see all of those bills we’re paying every month, it’s easy to throw our hands up in disgust. But what about all those little expenses we incur? You might be surprised to find out just how much they amount to.

It’s easy to dismiss cutting back on little things. A few pesos (dollars) a month won’t make a significant difference in the big picture. But a few pesos(dollars) here and a few pesos(dollars) there adds up to a few more pesos(dollars). When you cut back in a lot of small ways, you could end up with a lot more money at the end of the month.

Waste Not, Want Not

One thing we can do that is good for the budget is stop wasting so much. This can apply to many areas in our lives. From eating to home heating, waste equals money going down the drain unnecessarily.

Cooking for the family instead of eating takeout or dining out is a great way to save money. But if you’re throwing food out, the benefit is reduced. So if you have leftovers, don’t let them end up in the trash. Some dishes freeze well, and this makes for easy dinners when you don’t have time to cook. You could also eat dinner leftovers for lunch the following day.

If your home is not well insulated, Read the rest of this entry

Philippine Orchid Society is currently holding a show  dubbed as 63rd Mid-year Orchid & Garden Show which started Aug. 27 ,2009  and will end on Sept. 7, 2009 at the Orchidarium Park of Quezon City Hall, East Ave. corner Elliptical Rd., Quezon Cityholds Orchid And Garden Show.

This year’s show theme: “Growing Orchid for Health and Wellness ”.

The show features an orchid and landscape competition from among the country’s top collectors, breeders and landscape experts at the sprawling open space exhibition area of Quezon City. The commercial section boasts of about 70 suppliers carrying the widest assortment of plants and garden supplies, as well as other specialty booths from the Society’s partners.

Entrance fee is only PhP30.00 for adults and PhP20.00 for students and senior citizens with valid ID. Group discounts will also be available.

This momentous social event is also intended to enhance current or prospect linkages and cooperation among domestic and foreign guests and tourists, government attaches, and visionary garden enthusiasts.

The place is a venue for plant shows, exhibit and trade fairs usually visited by approximately 20,000 guests, students, foreigners, and plant connoisseurs. The POS had been holding its orchid and garden shows in this venue for the past 6 years.

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20th Philippine Travel Mart is here!

Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) -the single largest association of registered tour operators in the Philippines is staging the 20th Philippines Travel Mart. The country’s biggest travel and tourism trade show will be held at the MegaTrade Hall of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City this coming September 4-6, 2009.

GRAND VACATION SALE NG BAYAN

This is one of the main highlights of the trade show wherein the exhibitors and participants of this year’s Philippine Travel Mart will give attractive discounts and special offers to visitors during the 3-day event.

No need to shell out a lot of cash during the events because reservations for travel and tour, hotel, transport (sea and air) can be purchased at lower rates and should be availed of or completed on or before November 15, 2009.

PTM will use the Department of Tourism’s Island Getaways as the official banner of Grand Vacation Sale ng Bayan.

The top performing companies, provinces, or regions of Grand Vacation Sale ng Bayan will be given awards during the Closing Ceremonies of the 20th PTM.

SEAIR Special “Buy 1, Take 1″ Offer

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR),  one of the show’s exhibitors, will offer a “Buy 1, Take 1” Batanes round trip promo and almost 75% off on Boracay round trip ticket. Read the rest of this entry