Amazing Sports is a sports-oriented program in Cebu that aims to showcase the different sports and leisure activities that are played and enjoyed by Cebuanos in the Sunny Islands of Cebu. Amazing Sports airs at Amazing Cebu Channel 54 on Saturdays. Hosted by dance-sport enthusiast Anne Montecillo and footballer Gino Galicia, Amazing Sports will promote the local sporting scene of Cebu, hidden from mountain ranges of the island like Arnis and Eskrima, to the cityscape down to the sandy beaches of the island. 

Amazing Sports in its pilot episode which will air on Nov 18 will feature Cebuanos that purposely choose the steeps in the mountains of Minglanilla Cebu to play Longboarding, yes long boarding, not skateboarding. Plus! My favorite water-sports also be in the pilot episode this Saturday - Skimboarding. The skimboarding sessions takes place at the seashores of Liloan Cebu. I know its a preferred venue for skimboarders in Cebu aside from Argao for constant waves that fits wave-riding or no waves at all for sand-skimming. Mactan Island has few skim-boarding spots also where I usually played and my summer destination - Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island.
Amazing Cebu Channel 54's commitment in offering quality shows to Cebuanos in the island and abroad making Cebu's first local Sports TV show -The Amazing Sports! Catch the mall launching of Amazing Sports at Ayala Activezone until friday this week and drop by to suggest your favourite sports for future episodes.
Amazing Sports at Amazing Cebu Channel 54 posted at Cebu Events Blog

VIP Pinoy or VIPinoy is a program of Ayala Malls nationwide. VIPinoy Card is a privilege card offered to all Overseas Filipino Workers, Overseas Filipinos and their immediate family. The card offers service and conveniences, privileges and perks in Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls. VIPinoy offers Balikbayas and their families in the Philippines to relax and manage finances in the VIPinoy Lounge. VIPinoy Lounge in Ayala Center Cebu is located at the 2nd level of Activezone.

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Lounge Amenities

• CHARGING STATIONS - Situated near comfortable chairs; can accommodate multiple mobile phone model
• DRINKING STATIONS - Brewed coffee and clean drinking water are provided free at the station
• INTERNET STATIONS - Equipped with high speed internet connection for easy and faster browsing
• LOUNGE AREA - Comfortable sitting areas where you and your companion can relax
• SANRY'S AND WESTERN UNION - Currency exchange, remittance center and bayad center are available for cardholder's convenience
• VIDEOCONFERENCING SERVICE - Free call at the videoconferencing booths (private booths equipped with an advanced telephone technology that delivers clear and crisp image and sound)

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Lounge Services

• AYALA LAND, INC. - Free consultation and advice from Property Specialists of Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida and Amaia
• BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS - Free consultation and advice on 24/7 Banking, Investments, Housing Loans, Car Loans, Business Loans, Educational and Insurance Plans.
• GLOBE TELECOMMUNICATION - Free consultation and advice on Globe Telecom products and packages relevant to Overseas Filipino Workers and Overseas Filipino (Globe sim cards, prepaid cards, and tattoo are available at the Concierge desk)
• PHILIPPINE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION - Free consultation and advice from leading retail and food franchise owners
• ATIKHA, PHILCOMDEV, IDEALS, BATIS CENTER FOR WOMEN, INAFI PHILS. - Free financial literacy, entrepreneurship, legal and psycho-social counseling
  - Free consultation on EKOLIFE HOMESTAY ECOTOUR (travel to different local destinations with packages that include using OFW homes as lodging)
• PHILIPPINE TRAVEL AGENCIES ASSOCIATION - Free travel and tour package advice from members of PTAA

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Perks and Privileges

• ACCESS TO THE A-CARD PRIVILEGES - VIPinoy cardholders get to enjoy special discounts, perks and freebies in over 900 participating stores across Ayala Malls through the A-Card program (privilege card program of Ayala Malls).
• ACCESS TO CUSTOMER LOUNGE - Unlimited use of the Customer Lounges located at the following Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls: Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Market! Market!, TriNoma, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall, Abreeza, Metropoint Mall and Pavilion Mall.
• EXCLUSIVE INVITATION -Exclusive invitation to sale events, workshops, seminars and promotional activities (subject to the number of seats allocated to VIPinoy cardholders; first-come, first-served)
• PRIORITY LANE - Express lane for Cinema ticket purchase across all Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls.
• RESERVED SEATS - Special seats are reserved for cardholders in Ayala Malls shows, concerts and events (subject to the number of seats allocated to VIPinoy cardholders; first-come, first-served)

How to Apply for a VIPinoy Privelege Card?
VIPinoy Privilege Card On-site or Offline Application
Apply on-site at any of the Ayala Malls Concierge, VIPinoy Lounge Concierge and Ayala-managed Malls Customer Service booths
VIPinoy Privilege Card Online Application
Apply online by through the following websites:
http://www.ayalamallsvipinoy.com.ph & http://www.atikha.org

What are the requirements in applying for an VIPinoy Card?
Prepare the following VIPinoy Card Requirements

1. Accomplished application form
2. Valid ID
3. Payment of P150 processing fee (please present provisional or official receipt)
4. Support documents (for OFW and OF -photocopy of company ID; valid passport; OWWA or POEA ID) (for immediate family – proof of remittance from any local or money transfer facilities) (valid within the last 3 months)

A person can apply a VIPinoy Card in behalf of another person if he/she knows the personal information asked for the person he applies for. For VIPinoy Card Renewals, just surrender your expired VIPinoy card and present a valid ID to process your card renewal. Card renewal is subject to P200 renewal fee.
VIPinoy Program for OFWs and Balikbayan at Ayala Malls posted at Cebu Events Blog.

The San Miguel Beer Brewery Inc.'s National Finals Beer drinking Contest is happening at the Peublo Verde, MEPZ II Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu last November 4. The event determines the fastest San Miguel Beer Drinkers in the country. Beer Drinkers came from the area champions from GMA South, GMA North, Central Luzon, Northern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They will also try to beat the 53.73 seconds record last year of the Northwest GMA delegates. More than 2 Million worth of Cash and San Miguel Beer promotional items await the winners and the fastest team composed of five members will bring home 500, 000 Pesos. Below are the 12th San Miguel Brewery Beer Drinking Contest National Finals winners:



Local Bands and Fun Activities entertain the Spectators which are also Beer Drinkers that day. Rocksteddy, Brownman Revival and Street Beat was there to lead the excitement.


The nationwide SMB beer drinking contest officially kicked off last May early this year. The 13th San Miguel Brewery Beer Drinking Contest Schedule is expected to  start early 2nd quarter of 2012.
12th SMB Nationa Beer drinking Contest posted at Cebu Events Blog

I was there yesterday - the first day of the 3-day Sony Ericsson 3D Expo (November 11-13) at Sony Ericsson SM Cebu Cyberzone for the Launching of the new Sony Ericsson Android Phones in XPERIA lineup. The new Sony Ericsson Android Phone Xperia are Xperia Ray, Xperia Active and the newly launched and the first Sony Playstation-certified smartphone Xperia PLAY. Visit Sony Ericsson 3D Expo at SM Cebu Cyberzone now an be treated to Xperia product demonstrations, mobile games, the 3D imaging and viewing experience and the sound technology of Sony xLOUD audio.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Specs Peview
The Sony Ericsson Xperia active is for users with a fit and active lifestyle, being dust-proof, scratch-resistant and water resistant (20 mins soak).  The Xperia active allows wet finger tracking, ensuring great performance even when the phone or the user’s fingers are wet.  Sports apps such as iMapMyFitness plus built-in GPS, barometer and compass functionality are built-in with Xperia Active. With a 3-inch screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), Plus the Mobile BRAVIA Engine enables Reality Display, a 5-megapixel camera with HD video functionality, and a 1Ghz processor.The first handset together with Xperia Ray in the Philippines featuring 3D Sweep Panorama technology from Sony Cyber-shot. 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Specs Preview
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray - The one of the Xperia smartphones with 3D image capture, has a side profile of only 9.4mm and a 3.3-inch touchscreen. The Xperia Ray’s body is based on a genuine aluminum frame, evident on each side of the display. Xperia Rays's front face is made of clear black scratch resistant glass with integrated touch keys.  An 8.1-megapixel camera with Exmor R for mobile and the Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and a front-facing camera are perfect for self-portraits and video chats. The Xperia ray also has a battery life similar in size to larger smartphones.

Sony Erisson Xperia Technology Features explained:
3D Sweep Panorama
3D Sweep Panorama is a camera shooting mode where users can capture a scene in true 3D with a sweep of the camera. Users just pan the camera and up to 100 images are automatically taken from a number of different angles.  The camera’s processor then analyzes and combines these images to build the full 3D picture, which can be viewed as a fully three dimensional panoramic image on a compatible 3D TV. 3D Sweep Panorama will also be available in current Xperia handset models such as Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro and the Xperia arc via a software upgrade and in upcoming models such as Xperia neo V, Xperia pro and Xperia arc S.
xLOUD
This is Sony Ericsson Walkman's ace feature - for better audio, the new line of Xperia smartphones offer Sony’s xLOUD audio technology which enhances and improves volume in the loudspeaker during playback.

Sony Ericsson’s Christmas in 3D Promo.
Win one of three Sony 3D showcases. Each Sony 3D showcase to be won includes

•  Sony Playstation 3
• 1.2-m Full HD 3D Sony Bravia LCD TV
• 4 Sony 3D glasses
• P25,000 worth of Sony 3D Blu-Ray and Sony Playstation™ title
• Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc smartphone.

For Sony Cyber-shot 3D camera technology best experience, Sony Ericsson brings the Christmas in 3D promo. Buyers of Sony Ericsson handsets from concept shops and participating dealers from now until December 31, 2011 will have a chance to win over P1 million worth of prizes in three Sony 3D showcases. They will get a number of raffle tickets depending on their purchased handset model.

Purchase of the Xperia arc, Xperia ray, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo V, Xperia pro and Xperia arc S entitles the buyer to as much as three raffle tickets.Visit the Sony Ericsson Concept Shops now. ALso, join the Sony Ericsson Philippines on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sonyericsson.ph.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Android Phones posted at Cebu Events Blog

In the 2nd quarter of 2011 Intel announced Ultrabook, a new category of thin and light mobile computers. In a thin, light and elegant design, Ultrabook will have the performance and capabilities of today’s laptops with tablet-like features. Moore’s Law and Silicon technology brings Ultrabook into Man's grasps in the same way they have brought the traditional PC for the past 40 years. By end of 2012, Intel expects 40% of consumers laptops to be in the Ultrabook category.

Intel Ultrabook is the product of Intel's work on redefining the consumer PC experience with the following benefits in mind such as: instant on, all day battery life, security, touch interface, seamless interconnectivity between devices, support for all OSs, security and best class graphics - all at considerable price points.
Meanwhile Let's take a look of "The Evolution of The Microprocessor". The Brain of Millions of Devices - without the Microprocessor, they would not have existed!

The first microprocessor – the Intel® 4004 – saw the light in 1971. Since then, the PC has been undergoing a transformation to become the phenomenal tool is today and has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and pervasiveness. The PC is 30 years old in 2011 and its brains, the microprocessor – is even older, a staggering 40 years old. Is there still room for expansion and what shape will future incarnations take? Yes, The Intel Ultrabooks is here to stay!
The Microprocessor Evolution by Intel posted at Cebu Events Blog