Sony Ericsson donates P1M for campaign to keep kids off the streets

Sony Ericsson launched in Davao City the “I-Share Ang Saya” campaign to keep children off the streets and onto more worthy endeavors like the search for knowledge.

“Sony Ericsson and sister company Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. Philippines are donating P1 million for a mobile education van which will help educate children in areas where they stay around the city,” Sony Ericsson Marketing Manager Patrick Larraga said during a press briefing in Davao City today.

Larraga said the campaign will support the Mobile Education and Child Protection Program for Children of the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) for children on the streets of Manila.

The UN Program for Children is an innovative approach that involves the local government and non government organizations (Lingap Pangkabataan, Inc.) working together to give these children a second chance. Lingap will employ trained street educators and social workers who will provide counselling, reintegration and mainstreaming of street children among others.

Depending on the evaluation, the children will be referred to the Alternative Learning Sessions, to mainstream formal schools or to vocational skills training programs.

“The van will be equipped with a laptop and mobile broadband access and other equipment to help facilitate sessions on the streets led by trained street educators allowing the children better access to education, skills training and social services,” he said.

Larraga said that by getting children off the streets and giving parents or caregiver more support we help prevent violence and abuse. The public can also contribute to the project through the donation bins which will be placed in all participating SM Supermalls nationwide.

The campaign will have its own anthem “Let’s Be Happy Mga Kids”, which was composed by itchyworms with vocals from La Diva, Ely Buendia, Dino Conception of Brownman, rapper Gloc 9, Kan Cipriano of Callalily and other artists.

The “I-Share Ang Saya” campaign exhibit will be in Davao City from December 1 to December 6 this year, and in other SM Supermalls from now until January 2010.

Sony Ericsson Launches 3 Mobile Phones

Sony Ericsson is simultaneously launching three new phones in Davao City today. This was the third leg of the company's road show for the launching of their phones.

"Every purchase of each of these phones will bring joy to children through UNICEF since the company is contributing up to P1 million to support the latter's Mobile Education and Child Protection Program,' Sony Ericsson Product Sales Manager Vince dela Cruz said.

Sony Ericssson's flagship phone is Satio also known as Sony Ericsson Idou in other countries. The phone has a 3.5-inch screen and a 12.1 megapixel camera.

Parents would be better off with Sony Ericsson Kita though since it can be used for gaming ala Wii. You just make the moves in front of your screen and get right on the action.

Another newcomer is the Sony Ericsson Aino which comes with a WiFi feature and allows you to control and access content on Playstation 3.

All the three phones will give you free access to Sony's Entertainment Unlimited to include: free content download from Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Gameloft, discount coupons from Sony Music and Magnavision and raffle coupon to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Chula Vista Ideal Option For Middle Class Home Buyers

Chula Vista is offering Davao City's middle class sector a cozy and nice alternative to the various socialized housing projects in the city. Middle class here being those who earn P15,000 per month. The good news is that this middle class housing project will be available via PAGIBIG and Banco de Oro financing.

"We found a big gap between the purchasing capacity of the middle class and the available options for them when in comes to housing projects so this is a response to that need," said Andrea Leah Romero, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of HLC during a Business Forum being held at SM MediSpa at this time.

Ateneo de Davao Matina Campus Turns Over Donation For Ondoy Victims

The Ateneo de Davao University Matina Campus turned over several boxes of clothing, food items and other donations to the Department of Social Welfare and Development for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in Manila. This is juts the initial batch of donations since the Ateneo Matina Campus will be accepting donations up to october 23, 2009.

Oktoberfest at Campo Agua

Campo Agua and San Miguel have joined forces to celebrate Oktober Family Fest last Sunday October 3, 2009 at Campo Agua in Sirawan, Toril.

Campo Agua is a restaurant resort within the heart of Davao City. The place offers cool waters, lots of slides and fun water decors for children and adults. Plus, they serve good food too like deep fried hito, their delicious bangus kinilaw and a lot more.

This is a whole day Oktober Family Fest which attracted lots of families from the city. The resort guests reminisced the 80s and the 90s with mellow love songs from the band. More danceable tunes were belted out by the band before the party actually started. The kids were also entertained by a clown, a short magic show and lots of games.

Oktoberfest may be popular nowadays for beer-drinking sprees but it actually started as a horse-racing fest to honor Princess Therese and Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage in 1810.The race was called of in 1819 and from then on was celebrated with a carnival-like atmosphere with lots of beer carts to signal 16 days of heavy drinking and revelry.

Oktoberfest may be a German celebration but even Asian countries like the Philippines are looking forward to the annual Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest at Campo Agua is one Oktoberfest not merely for beer drinking but for wholesome family fun to include daddy,mommy and the kids!

Club 888 Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Club 888 is presently celebrating its 10th year anniversary at the Sarangani Room of The Marco Polo Hotel. The Club meets at the said hotel every Wednesday to tackle various issues related to business not only in Davao but also in Mindanao.

Noynoy Aquino Declares Presidential Bid

Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III declared his decision to run for president in the 2010 elections an hour ago at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan, the same place where his mother former President Corazon Aquino took her oath last February 25, 1986.
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Aquino said he has invited Senator Manuel Roxas to be his vice president but is still awaiting for Roxas' decision. Roxas, who has previously declared his intention to run for President, gave way to Aquino in case the latter decided to run for President. He did not however disclosed if he was prepared to be Aquino's Vice Presidential running mate.

His uncle, former Senator Butch Aquino, said the Aquino family is supporting Noynoy all the way. He said they were keeping quiet before but once Noynoy has made his decision clear, the whole family is behind him.