June 1996 at the Cebu Business Park saw the opening of the first store of Bo's Coffee Shop at Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines. It all started with Mr. Steve D. Benitez, President and CEO of Bo's Coffee, dreamt of sharing his coffee experience in the United States and Europe to the local market.

BO's Coffee is Roasting high quality Philippine origin coffee beans!
Bo's Coffee vision is to be the premier specialty coffee bar in the Philippines, roasting high quality Philippine origin coffee beans, serving world class coffee beverages and the most delectable selection of cakes and pastries, delivering an excellent branded customer service in a friendly and cozy ambiance. It has since grown branching out into major urban areas of the Philippines. Bo's Coffee now operates 46 outlets strategically located in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo, Bohol and Tacloban.
BO's Coffee is announcing this year's Doodle Set!
This year’s Doodle Book features something new: two Treats Pages. Doodle Book owners will be able to avail of exclusive promos through these Treats Pages. The first is “Tuesdays with Bo.” Each Tuesday, Doodle Book owners may avail of a free cookie with the purchase of one tall brewed coffee between 11 am and 1 pm or 6 pm and 8 pm. The second Treat Page entitles a customer to the free item of the month (e.g. Lemon Square, Short Hot Americano) if he/she purchases at least P220 worth of Bo’s Coffee items from 11 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. These promos are valid from January 1 until December 31, 2011 only.
The last part of the set is the Doodle Colored Pencils. It’s a pack of three colored pencils that are ready to brighten up your doodles, making the Bo’s Coffee Doodle Set your total doodling companion.
Steps on how to get BO's Coffee Doodle Set.





What's NEW with BO's ?
Super Moist Chocolate Cake: Bo’s Coffee launches a take on a classic

Bo’s Coffee recently launched its own version of this time-old everybody’s favourite sweet delight. Called the Super Moist Chocolate Cake, the concoction is a feast for one’s senses. This brown heaven has chocolate dripping deliciously from its core with every bit that you take and put in your mouth.
Bo’s Coffee’s Super Moist Chocolate Cake is available in Manila and Cebu.
Cookie for the gods: A twist to a Classic
It is very interesting to note that Food for the gods is unique to us. A search in the internet points to this interesting titbit, when it only yielded articles written in the Philippines or by Filipinos. Elsewhere in the world, it’s known as date bar.

Food for the gods is a delicious mix of butter, sugar, eggs, and nuts. It is up there with Fruitcake as a Christmas gift staple. And why not? You can never go wrong with a perfectly baked Food for the gods.
However, as is tradition at Bo’s Coffee, we are taking this Filipino classic one step further. In comes Cookie for the gods. Taking the same ingredients that make Food for the gods the goodness we all love to eat, Bo’s Coffee put a twist by making cookie versions.
Cookie for the gods is a crunchy gem of a cookie that teases you to have more than one every time. Available at Bo’s Coffee in Manila and Cebu, this sweet-smelling delight will never disappoint.
The First Coffee Shop of BO's Coffee is at Ayala Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

After Google Map Maker Global Competition Winner Wayne Dell Manuel chooses UNICEF Philippines as the recipient of the $50,000 Price, "Through A Child’s Lens: An Exhibition of a Children’s Photography Workshop in the Philippines” was made possible as UNICEF Philippines and Share A Child Movement unveiled it at SM City Cebu. The Photography Workshop Exhibit comprising over 40 photographs taken by Cebu City high school students to express their views on violence against children was made possible.

Children’s Photos Sends Message to End Violence
The exhibition is a result of a five-day photography workshop with 20 high school students, aged 12 to 16, from urban and upland public schools around Cebu City. The activity is part of Children Against Violence, a campaign that gives children an opportunity to express their views and opinions about violence. The Cebu workshop and exhibit was organized together with Share A Child Movement, SUPACA Youth Group (Sugbuanong Pundok Aron Sugpuon ang Child Abuse) supported by the Council for the Welfare of Children, Google and SM Supermalls.
Photography as a tool for self-expression
UNICEF trainer and photographer Giacomo Pirozzi taught the participants the basics of digital camera photography and using the art of photography as a tool for self-expression. Many of them were inspired to continue the use of the camera as a tool for expressing their reality, especially in helping address the situation of children less fortunate than themselves. “The truth hurts,” says Jesse Arceo, 14, one of the participants. “My dream for the future is to be a woman who will show and shout to the world the reality that always hurts us.”

Photographer and trainer Giacomo Pirozzi has over twenty years experience documenting children’s lives for UNICEF around the world. He has been holding these workshops for children in many different situations from Gaza strip to South Africa. To effectively share these messages, Pirozzi believes the children must first produce beautiful photographs.
“It does not matter if they are in Africa or Latin America, children relate to other children, they want to hear their stories and they identify with them,” he says. “When it comes to ask children and what they want to photograph, they immediately want to talk about themselves, their world, and their reality.”
Towards a Child-Friendly Education Environment
The exhibit comes on the heels of the study “Towards a Child-Friendly Education Environment” which put forth findings on violence against children in the public school settings and gives insight and evidence-based information to aid legislators, media practitioners and the public sector on the sensitive topic of violence against children (VAC).
“Violence against children can occur in different settings— in schools, at home, on the streets, in communities, places of work, and on the internet. The physical, emotional and psychological scars of violence can rob children of their basic human rights. Through this exhibit, we empower young people to raise awareness on issues that affect them especially violence” says UNICEF Deputy Representative Abdul Alim. “Today marks World Aids Day. In the Philippines, recent studies show more than four new cases of HIV infections every day, a third of them among young people ages 15-24 years old. Children have the right to information at the right time to enable them to lead happy, healthy lives” he added.
UNICEF works for the protection of children against violence, abuse and exploitation and supports the government in its efforts to strengthen mechanisms to curb violence against children in all its forms and pushes for the anti-corporal punishment bill’s passage into law.
The photo exhibit of children by children will be traveling to various locations in Cebu and Manila to advocate the passage of the Anti-Corporal Punishment bill.
About UNICEF
UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.Visit www.unicef.ph
Google Map Maker Global Competition Winner chooses UNICEF Philippines as the recepient of the $50,000 Price posted at Cebu Events Blog

SM Cinema unveils a digital masterpiece in www.smcinema.com. The new website offers a fresh new look, a distinctive feel and the absolute experience of total convenience. SM Cinema along with Marketing Convergence Inc. and Mobile Group Inc. have teamed up to bring you this state of the art information super portal.

The latest version of this information portal makes for the most convenient movie watching experience. Everything movies from A-Z is at your disposal with a click of the mouse. SM Cinema has reinvented the look and feel of the website to make it more appealing and user friendly to our customers. The look is clean and fresh which is exactly the kind of environment we want you to be in. The site is easy to navigate and will give you everything you need to know about the movie you want to watch.
Want to explore the newly opened SM Cinema branch? www.smcinema.com features google maps on the website to help you find your way to any SM Cinema branch.
What makes the SM Cinema website amazing is that it allows you to reserve and buy your tickets online. Millions of people all over the archipelago line up to watch movies at SM Cinemas. This success is characterized by long lines, especially during the blockbuster season. Now, you can purchase your tickets from the comfort of your own home, office or wherever you may be. What's more is that you can choose and reserve your seats before even getting to the theater!
WWW.SMCINEMA.COM
Online ticket purchase is available through major credit cards and Globe GCash alike. Once you've purchased your tickets, you will be given a choice of either receiving an SMS (eTicket) or printing the e-mail verification. Scan the eTicket on your mobile phone or your printed copy on BCode machines located at cinema lobbies and your movie ticket will print instantly. After which, you may go straight to the theater where your movie is showing. BCode machines will recognize all mobile phones from colored LCDs to the old school black and white.
Think you won’t make it to the movie screening on time? Do you want to treat someone to a movie? You may pass the eTicket to your friends or relatives so that they may claim and use your tickets in your place. This unique ticketing system is the first in the country. SM Cinema pioneers this unique experience to enhance customer convenience in our theaters. We've made the entire process of buying your tickets as easy as 1,2,3.
With so many prizes and freebies to be given away online, be sure to visit and register at www.smcinema.com.The absolute experience of total convenience begins here!
SM Cinema
SM Cinema is proud to be the largest cinema exhibitor in the country today, currently operating 218 cinemas in 37 SM Malls nationwide! SM Cinema, which recently opened its newest branch in SM Novaliches last October 22, 2010 continues to expand with 2 more branches expected to open this year - San Pablo and Calamba, Laguna.
Leaders in the Digital Era
SM Digital Theaters - the FIRST TRUE digital cinema in the Philippines - opened its doors to the public on November 14, 2007 at The Block SM City North EDSA with Beowulf 3D as it's first movie shown. Since then, SM Digital Theater opened up opportunities for 3D cinema and featured some of the biggest 3D movies like Up, A Christmas Carol, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Avatar, Clash of the Titans, Shrek Forever After, Despicable Me, Megamind, giving moviegoers a fully-immersive experience.
SM Digital Theater shows it flexibility by also showing 2D Hollywood movies like Transformers 2, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, G.I. Joe, Wolfman and Inception. The noticeable difference is the unparalleled clarity of movies compared to movies shown in in regular 35 mm film.
SM Digital Theaters took a giant leap ahead of the digital pack when it became the first cinema to bring in the cutting-edge motion effect seat simulators last December 2009. SM Digital Theater is the only theater to offer seats which move with every action packed movie scene. With this new innovation, SM Digital Theater adds a whole new dimension to the cinematic experience.
Since it's first branch at The Block, SM City North EDSA, SM Digital Theater has rapidly grown with the birth of 25 more branches nationwide, SM Digital Theater continues to stamp its place as the leader in digital technology by bringing this cutting-edge cinematic experience to millions of Filipinos nationwide.
Experience the Difference. SM Digital Theater – The Leader in Digital Technology in the Country.
Firsts and Only IMAX Theatre
Once again SM Cinema paves the way for the ultimate cinematic experience. After opening the first ever IMAX Theatre in the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia back in 2006, SM Cinema raised the bar with the country's first IMAX Digital Theatre at the SM City North EDSA last July 16, 2009. Now, SM Cinema strengthened its lead in the race for technological evolution with the first IMAX Digital Theatre in Cebu - reaching out to millions of Filipinos outside the Metro! IMAX Theatre SM Cebu opened with a bang last July 9, 2010 in time for the release of the highly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie, Inception! Only SM
Cinema brings this breakthrough in cinematic experience to Filipinos nation wide.
IMAX Theatre SM City Cebu is uniquely equipped with IMAX's digital projection system which will surely deliver The IMAX ultimate movie experience to all its moviegoers.
IMAX Theatre's digital theater system uses a comprehensive suite of proprietary IMAX technologies, that, when integrated together, creates an experience that consistently puts the audience IN the movie.
This is the world's most advanced digital theatre system and is superior to all conventional digital systems, just as IMAX's film-based system is superior to conventional film-based systems.
Interactive Cinema
A first and only in the Philippines, Winema at SM Cinema is a groundbreaking innovation which turns the whole movie audience into human joysticks through interactive cinema gaming. The project launched last May 2010 in SM Megamall with Boink Out (an Arkanoid game) and Power Catcher (catching falling products). Due to insistent public demand, Winema was launched in SM North Edsa The Block Cinema 1 (September 8) and SM Mall of Asia Cinema 3 (September 9).
The elements of the game are fairly easy. With a motion sensitive camera, movie watchers will maneuver the character on screen left and right by waving their arms in the air according to the direction they want it to follow. Each game will run for 1:30 minutes so the movie audience need to accumulate as much points under the given time.
Aside from playing Winema for free, the movie audience that gets to beat the high score will receive a prize for each audience member. So as they say, focus!
To ensure the novelty of this breakthrough for loyal SM Cinema patrons, new games will be introduced regularly. Winema schedule: Fridays (6PM onwards), Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Buy tickets at SMCINEMA.COM posted at Cebu Events Blog 

Behind every Z.E.N. Product is a face of a Filipina, smiling while making these Organic Beauty Products - Carefully and wonderfully made. With over 200 Products variants from Soap and complete Personal Spa line. Z.E.N. is an altenative to expensive brands personal care products. Zestful. Energetic. Natural. Be an advocate of Organic Products and Save our Environment!

Haus of Claire Cebu is an authorized distributor of Z.E.N. Products in Cebu and Bohol
Haus of Claire Cebu is an authorized distributor of Z.E.N. –Zestful Energetic Natural Products in Cebu and Bohol. House of Claire Cebu is the first and is currently sole distributor for the Z.E.N. brand in Metro Cebu, Cebu Province, Tagbilaran City and Bohol province. Haus of Claire Cebu is Duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry, License No. 01155600, issued on August 20, 2010 in Cebu City.
Haus of Claire Cebu's Vision as an Organic Products Advocate
Haus of Claire was created out of a desire to make quality hand made Philippine products gain a wide market share in our country. The first products sold were Organic Beauty and Personal care products. Recently has branched out in Cebu City after a year of operations, we aim to be nationwide, one city, town at a time.
For Orders & Dealers: email: hausofclairecebu@yahoo.com or Call/Text: 0926-158-8544
Recent Updates: Haus of Claire Cebu is eyeing the services of Eco Courier. If you are living within the Cebu, Mactan and Mandaue area, you can now place your orders and the goods will be delivered at your door step. A hassle-free shopping! - Text hotline is 0922 86BUGOY
Complete Product Listing log on to http://hausofclairecebu.multiply.com/


Personality Enhancing Perfumes (non-genderal) which comes in 5 variants: Energy & Power, Integrity & Leadership, Personal Magnetism, Strength and Persuasion and Wealth & Health
About Z.E.N. Organic Personal Care Products
Z.E.N. is a Brand which is in existence in the market for 5 years now. The owner, Gerry Ruiz-Villena, holds a stall at the Legazpi Organic Market in Makati City. He is also the supplier for leading health spas in Metro Manila and some eco-friendly stores around the metro.
 A brand now gaining national presence, Z.E.N. has distributors in key cities in the Philippines including Davao, Baguio, Bacolod, Iligan and even Boracay.
 Z.E.N. takes pride in the team of high-calibre Filipino scientists, micro-biologists and special formulators headed by Dr. Luis Cervantes, a microbiologist from the UP Los Banos. Behind every product is the genius of these men, providing us the assurance that these organic products we are using, are done with expert care.
 All of Z.E.N. products are hand-crafted, which provides jobs to women from marginalized sector. Behind every product is a face of a Filipina, smiling while making these organic products. Carefully and wonderfully made – we can be assured that the Filipino skin is taken cared of by your own kind. Who knows our skin best than ourselves!
For Orders & Dealers: email: hausofclairecebu@yahoo.com or Call/Text: 0926-158-8544
Recent Updates: Haus of Claire Cebu is eyeing the services of Eco Courier. If you are living within the Cebu, Mactan and Mandaue area, you can now place your orders and the goods will be delivered at your door step. A hassle-free shopping! - Text hotline is 0922 86BUGOY
Complete Product Listing log on to http://hausofclairecebu.multiply.com/
Haus of Claire Cebu brings ZEN Beauty Products In Cebu posted aat Cebu Events Blog

1016 Residences - Premier Living Spaces for Prime Lifestyles at the Heart of Cebu.
2010 is about to end in a month and weeks but Ayala Land’s Residential Business Group has something to start at the Queen City of the South Cebu City. “True to the overall vision of Ayala Land Premier, 1016 Residences will rise within the heart of Cebu’s Central Business District, taking advantage of its prime location and emphasizing its direct access to a full range of retail, dining, and recreational amenities,” says Bobby Dy, head of Ayala Land’s Residential Business Group.

Cebu as a Dynamic Hub deserves Unique Lifestyle
The dynamic regional hub that is Cebu has its own unique lifestyle needs, thanks to a serene pace that seamlessly integrates the live-work-play equity. This requires a new, complementary living paradigm, in the service of which, Ayala Land Inc., the developer behind the country’s major growth centers, places its expertise
Their inherent understanding of the premier market is proven by numerous signature projects that go above and beyond the lifestyle needs of its residents. Backed by a string of much in-demand residential projects and successful launches such as Montecito, Santierra, West Tower at Serendra and Park Terraces, Ayala Land Premier is now going to give rise to a new development that not only signals a more aggressive play in the South, but stays true to the tenets that have made all their projects an ideal fit for their market as well.
Ayala Land Premier's thrust of expanding to the South
The project is aligned with Ayala Land Premier's thrust of geographically expanding to the South, in response to the unmet needs of the market and is thus, primed to become the premier residential living center within Cebu's most preferred address.
1016 Residences and its integration to City Sports Club of Cebu
Beginning with its seamless integration with the City Sports Club of Cebu and access to Ayala Center Cebu, the development highlights attention to the mixed-use equity of the project. Ensuring exclusivity and space, the 2,400 square meter high-rise will feature two and three-bedroom units that will follow the leisure-inspired building architecture and ambiance.
Underscores a Distinct Lifestyle within the City’s address of Choice
Attention to finer details will also be evident, with the developer's deliberate intent to focus on interior space planning and addition of exquisite finishes. Amenities within the development itself, such as a wooden deck and lounging areas for convergence, are complemented by the project's exceptional location, where business, institutional, retail, dining, and recreational amenities are just a few minutes away.
The central idea is to underscore a distinct lifestyle within the city’s address of choice. And this ideal will be further amplified and complemented by its design, which will take advantage of open spaces and landscaped views. “With Ayala Land lending their heritage and expertise in answering the living needs of Cebu’s market, you can certainly expect our commitment to grow a new dimension of the exclusive Cebu lifestyle,” ends Dy.
1016 Residences Condo in Cebu Business Park posted at Cebu Events Blog.