BREAKOUT PHILIPPINES: THE COUNTRY’S PREMIERE ESCAPE ROOM GAME PRESENTS 2 INTENSE HALLOWEEN EVENTS

BREAKOUT PHILIPPINES: THE COUNTRY’S PREMIERE ESCAPE ROOM GAME PRESENTS 2 INTENSE HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Manila, October 25, 2015— Mark your calendars for November 7, 2015 and get ready for the ultimate Halloween event of the year! FOX International Channels and Victoria Court are partnering up with Breakout Philippines, the country’s premiere escape room game, to bring you an immersive horror experience like no other!

Ever since 2014, Breakout has been providing a unique experience to thousands of players by trapping them in different themed rooms for 45 minutes. They are given an interactive game where players have to team up to find clues and solve logic puzzles based on various storylines. Participants are encouraged to PLAN as a team, SOLVE puzzles collaboratively in order to ESCAPE before time expires.

This Halloween season, #VPartySeries: Midnight Mysteries changes the game as it is no longer enough to BREAKOUT… you must now also SURVIVE! You and your friends will be trapped in a room and will have 45 minutes to try and survive the horror set before you.

There will be scare actors that will enter and exit the room as they please. Some will be nice and try to help you by giving you clues, while some… are not. Be prepared as they invade your personal space, tell you bone chilling stories, separate you from your friends and sometimes, even leave you alone in the dark.

Be ready to be pushed out of your comfort zone. This is still a BREAKOUT event so there is still puzzle solving involved. You will still choose among the 5 super thematic rooms of Victoria Court Malate which will determine the style of the overall puzzle you will have to solve:

1. The Asgard Room

2. The Casino Royale Room

3. The Bat Cave Room

4. The Candy Land Room

5. The Marakkesh (Sex in the City) Room

If the scares get too extreme for you, there is a safe word… screaming “I want my mommy” will signal our actors to back off and bring you back to your friends. Though be warned, doing so will forfeit the clue you may receive by surviving the scare. 

Missing out on 1 clue won’t make it impossible to solve the puzzle, but it will make it very difficult. So wear your brown pants and as much as you can, brave up!

If that’s not enough, Breakout Philippines is also teaming up once again with FOX to bring you The Walking Dead Breakout Room. As if time pressure is not enough, you and your friends have to escape while trying to keep your wits together as a flesh-eating walker breathes down your necks.

This is happening at TriNoma Level 4 Garden Restaurants (until November 14 only) and at the Breakout Katipunan Branch.

See if you have what it takes to survive by registering through our 3 main payment channels—online, bank deposit, or in-store registration in any Victoria Court Branch. Visit www.breakout.com.ph for more details.

For more updates, please follow Breakout Philippines on Facebook and Instagram (@BreakoutPH), and VictoriaCourt on Facebook and Instagram @victoriacourtVC

Herbalife Health Poll: 9 in 10 Filipinos ”highly concerned” about the potential diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause

MANILA, Philippines - Nine in 10 Filipino consumers surveyed by global nutrition company Herbalife are “highly concerned” about the potential diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause them, with the same number believing that simple lifestyle changes can help improve their overall well-being.

A good number of the respondents expressed willingness to adopt a healthy lifestyle; 79 percent said that they would cut down on unhealthy foods, 78 percent expressed their willingness to exercise more regularly, and 72 percent said they would make better nutrition choices.

“We welcome the results of the survey. It gives an understanding of Filipinos becoming even more health concious and self-aware that they need to make some lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. It also gives Herbalife an idea where we are needed, because as the survey revealed only four out of 10 would spend 10 to 30 minutes a day to make simple lifestyle changes,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager.

The respondents, however, cited the following as the top obstacles to achieving a healthy lifestyle: lack of time for exercise (75 percent), lack of time to make proper nutrition choices (64 percent), and high cost of healthy food (62 percent).

The same health poll likewise showed that the top three aging-related concerns in the country were heart, brain, and eye health.

Better knowledge and understanding

 “The findings from the Herbalife survey clearly show that the majority of people in Asia Pacific that we questioned believe in the value of good nutrition and exercise as contributing to their overall well-being. We aim to play a greater role in providing practical tips and information to people to help them understand that the journey to a healthier, more active lifestyle is not difficult to achieve. With as little as 10 minutes a day, consumers can take positive steps to improve their nutrition and be more active, which will improve their overall well-being,” said William M. Rahn, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife Asia Pacific.

Herbalife conducted the survey in September 2015 in the lead-up to its Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour. It surveyed 1,200 respondents across six countries, including the Philippines, on perceptions towards their health and current lifestyle. Respondents from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand were likewise included in the survey.

Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour

Now on its fourth year, the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour aims to deepen people’s practical understanding of the various aspects of living a healthy active lifestyle. Its previous tours in the past three years saw close to 60,000 participants across the region.

This year’s Wellness Tour will feature five members of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) visiting 14 markets and 21 cities across the Asia-Pacific in the month of October. They will share their expert views on how people can make use of the little time they have to make simple lifestyle changes that will enhance their well-being.

Herbalife’s NAB experts will likewise share their views on a wide range of health-related topics, including weight management, brain health and aging; heart health; immunology; and skin care at the medical symposia being held in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnamn.

The Herbalife NAB experts participating in this year’s Wellness Tour include Dr. David Heber, who incidentally will be coming to Manila, is a leading expert in the field of nutrition and named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and considered one of “The Best Doctors in America”; Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his discovery of nitric oxide’s health benefits; Dr. Gary Small, a specialist in brain health and aging who has authored over 500 scientific works and has received numerous awards and honors, including the “Senior Investigator Award” from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry; Dr. Marion Fltechner-Mors, a health nutrition specialist who is currently heading the nutrition and obesity research group at Ulm University, Germany; and Dr. Wang Jae Lee, a physician and academic specializing in immunology and a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine.

Dr. Heber, who is the founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be conducting a symposium for free to Filipino medical practitioners on October 23, 9am, at the Manila Hotel. The symposium will gather a group of 100 doctors, nurses, physical therapists and medical practitioners. The title of the symposium is “Obesity: More Than Just Being Overweight and Nutrition Forecast for 2020.” Seminars of Dr. Heber are recognized by US hospitals as part of Continuing Education Studies, which are often required of applicants. The following day, Oct. 24, Dr. Heber will be holding seminars for thousands of Herbalife Independent Members in the same hotel.

This is the first time Dr. Heber, who is also the Chairman of the NAB and the Herbalife Nutrition Institute, to conduct a seminar in Manila since the company was founded in the Philippines 22 years ago.

 About Herbalife                                                                                                                                       Herbalife is a 35-year-old global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. To learn more visit Herbalife.com.

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Urbanista: A tribute to urban lifestyle

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

As teenagers spending our time listening to our favorite music is the thing we love most doing whether when doing homework or housework our music is our companion. We just wish that we could listen to our beats with optimum satisfaction in terms of clear sounds, crisp with no noise and bass as intense as a heart pounding. This is where URBANISTA comes into picture and we truly adore it much! BTW, Urbanista earphones are now available in the Philippines just wait a little bit longer since on October 22 (my birthday) the grand launching of Urbanista will take place. ©©©

Urbanista came out of a vision to glorify the urban lifestyle and create products that make life better for modern people in urban developments. We design for life in motion.  Every product in the Urbanista portfolio is developed to serve a need for the target group - the Urbanistas.

Within the tight portfolio, the offering is wide. The retail environment shall clearly show the most relevant product for each consumer. The Urbanista products are meant to be life companions. Therefore they are developed with design and colors in focus. The products should not only enhance the life of the Urbanistas with the functions, but also the looks.  

Urbanista is launching in the Philippines, really soon! Familiarize yourself with the different Urbanista earphones:

URBANISTA SAN FRANCISCO

Balanced for music and talk

Why compromise? If you’re looking for earphones for both music and phone calls, you’ve finally found them. For the everyday use for, suitable for anyone.

Features:

·       Ergonomic design

·       Suitable for music and talk

·       Handsfree with mic

·       Value for money

URBANISTA OSLO

For simplicity seekers

Made in a classic but revamped earphone design. Soft rubber ring around the earbud to create comfort and good fit.

Features:

·       Recognized design

·       Fits most people

·       Handsfree with mic

Love the splash of funky colors. Hope we could get one of these babies very soon- wishing!

URBANISTA RIO

For the urban athlete

With Rio, we´re raising the bar for how really good sport earphones should sound, feel and cost. The GoFit silicone wing guarantees an ergonomic and secure fit even in the most challenging and wet circumstances. The sound is optimized with clear sound and strong bass to boost your performance with your favorite beats.

Features:

·       GoFit silicone wing which fits securely in your ears.

·       Water resistant (IPX5)

·       Handsfree with mic

·       Light construction

URBANISTA BOSTON

For freedom seeking athlete.

At the gym or in the street. Every beat, clarity without compromise. Urbanista Boston sport earphones with Bluetooth gives you the freedom to really move

Features:

·       Wireless Bluetooth connection.

·       GoFit silicone wing fits securely in ears.

·       Water resistant (IPX5).

·       Light earpbuds.

·       Handsfree with mic.

URBANISTA IBIZA

For uncompromising music lovers

 In the studio. At the concert or club. Urbanista Ibiza high performance earphones make you feel as if you were really there. Every note, precision without compromise.

Features:

·       Heavy bass with uncompromising clarity.

·       Ergonomic design with GoFit for secure fit.

·       Handsfree with volume control and mic.

URBANISTA MIAMI

For the expressive music lovers

Miami is a classic foldable mid-size headphone that comes in several

vibrant colours. The frame’s flexibility, the soft headband and ear pads allow the headphones to rest comfortably on your ears. The Urbanista logo is carved from aluminum.

Features:

·       Comfortable, foldable & affordable

·       Strong bass and clear sound

·       Handsfree with mic

Our ultimate favorite among all the Urbanista headphones.

URBANISTA COPENHAGEN

For the design devotees

The Urbanista crown jewel. Made in brushed aluminum in a style as sharp and fresh as your own. These premium mid-size headphones carry music with dashing clarity

and tonal accuracy that’ll make your listening experience a treasure trove of musical enjoyment.

Features:

·       Unique and exclusive aluminum design

·       Supreme audio clarity with dynamic bass

·       Soft headband with enclosed adjustability

·       Handsfree with mic

Love these stylish earphones? Then better follow and like Urbanista Facebook. 

ABS-CBN and Promil Pre-School launch I-Shine Online Talent Camp

The much awaited Promil Pre-School I-Shine kiddie talent search is here again and this time much better. Dimples Romana is back onboard as the bubbly I-Shine host and Xian Lim as mentor for Visual Arts the duo will be joined by the talented Kapamilya artist and singer Karylle who will be the mentor for Performing Arts.

Starting October 5, 2015, the search for kids with exceptional talents will have their time to shine through Promil Pre-school I-Shine online talent camp.

Now running on its 4^th season, ABS-CBN and Promil Pre-School is launching the first ever online talent search for kids (www.ishine.abs-cbn.com)with the objective of bridging the gap between deserving kids and the online talent search while encouraging parents to nurture and support their kids’ innate talents through comprehensive workshops that will be provided by the I-Shine talent camp.  

With Promil Pre-school I-Shine going online this year, the kiddie talent camp will provide fun and creative lessons in Visual Arts (drawing, crafting, painting) and Performing Arts (dancing, acting, singing, music) that would make learning more valuable and appealing to the I-Shiners (students).

“A mom’s role is always important. My mom is my shining light and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her, that’s why launching Promil Pre-School I-Shine as an online talent camp is a great idea because this will be more accessible to more moms and they can be more involved in nurturing the talents of their kids,” shared by mentor Xian Lim.

How to join the Promil I-Shine online talent camp?

1. Moms or parents need to go online at the I-Shine website (www.ishine.abs-cbn.com)

2. They must choose the best workshop that would be beneficial for their kids either an online course on visual arts or performing arts.

3. Register and enroll on the chosen online kiddie program.

4. Upon enrolment, kids and moms have the opportunity to watch and learn through pertinent and engaging weekly video lessons conducted by mentors Karylle, John Prats, and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo for Performing Arts and Xian Lim, Agot Isidro, and Christina Dy for Visual Arts.

5. Weekly challenges or assignments on video are given as tasks to I-Shiners as part of the workshop. This will serve as audition videos for the Promil Pre-School I-Shine talent camp online.

What are the prizes for Promil Pre-School I-Shine winners?

Once the workshop and tasks are completed by the I-Shiners (students), winning kids (one each for performing arts and visual arts) as chosen by the mentors will receive a cash prize, various TV guesting and will sign a contract with ABS-CBN Chicken Pork Adobo plus other exciting prizes.

The Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp targets to support exceptionally gifted children of preschool age to develop their full potential in the fields of performing and visual arts. It is through the advocacy of Promil preschool of nurturing Filipino children’s talents with the full support of their parents, proper care and the best nutrition suited for kids’ needs.

Learn more about ABS-CBN Promil Pre-School by visiting their website- www.ishine.abs-cbn.com