5 Makeup Tutors on Youtube and How They Can Help Makeup Artist Improve Their Skills

To become a professional makeup artist in the Philippines, one must hone the skills that are necessary to be on top of the thousand other individuals that would like to be known in this career. The competition to be one of the best professional makeup artists in the Philippines may be a stiff one and only those with superb talents and extraordinary mastery of the craft of makeup becomes known for. But fear not, because with dedication and knowing what specific skills to improve in this field will make you a step closer in becoming the next big deal in the makeup industry.

One thing that you need to understand in this field is that fads and trends matter. Being a one trick pony with what you know will only take you nowhere if you want to hit it big. We must understand the fact that these trends come and go and that each and every subject/customer is unique given their facial features and beauty preferences. That is why a makeup artist aspiring to be a professional in the country should be well-equipped with the knowledge of the styles and techniques in grooming as well as the tools needed to execute these.

Enrolling for makeup classes can be advisable for those who want to improve their skills, but the downside on these classes is that they are really limited to a handful of topics or techniques and can really be expensive. That is why, at this age, taking advantage of the circulating YouTube channels about makeup tutorials are really a big help in improving your skills and broadening your arsenal of makeup techniques. The following are just few makeup tutorial channels that you might want to check if you intend to be the professional makeup artist in the Philippines:

Christen Dominique

Christen Dominique is one of the most well-spoken and talented makeup artist that provides tutorials. Her YouTube Channel which is named after her as of December has 2,103,581 subscribers and growing. Christen is known for providing high quality videos about Western makeup trends. She also provides alternatives and suggestions on what makeups to use.

NikkieTutorials


Probably one of the most popular makeup tutorial channel on YouTube with 5,887,984 subscribers and 403,474,383 views as of December. Nikkie is known for her funny persona and is often doing collaborations with other makeup artist on YouTube. Nikkie uploads new video every Wednesday and Sunday.


Carli Bybel


What makes Carlu Bybel unique as a makeup tutorial provider is that she uses a language that even non-natives of English would understand. And with 5,045,677 subscribers as of December, Carli continue to provide not just makeup tutorials but also news on the current western fashion trends.


Nicole Guerriero


Nicole specializes in giving out tutorials in achieving some celebrity looks. Her YouTube Channel which has 2,733,038 subscribers and 264,678,186 views as of December also provides videos on how to take care of your skin and makeup recommendations.

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By utilizing these YouTube channels, you might be able to pick up several makeup techniques that will help you boosts your makeup arsenal. Just make sure to filter the ones that you could really use given the local setting and the preferences of your clients and you will be a bit closer in becoming one of the best professional makeup artist Philippines.

10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Golf

There are several reasons why we play golf. First, it is a game for the young and old. Second, it poses numerous health benefits. Third, it builds relationships. In conclusion, golf is a game that is fun and beneficial at the same time but have you ever wondered how it came into being? Or what is the best golf course in the Philippines? How about some trivia about it? To be more in tune with the classic sport, here are 10 facts you didn’t know about golf in the Philippines and around the world:

1) The earliest form of golf can be traced back from Middle Egypt around 2,600 BC.

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The image portrays the tomb of a governor, Kheti In Beni Hasan, during the 11th dynasty. As you can see, there are two persons playing a game with clubs and a round object.


2) The Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park is one of the best and oldest golf courses in the Philippines. It was founded in 1910 by Gov. John Pershing.

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3) The longest golf course in the world is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club in Lijiang, China which measures 8,548 yards. It sits at 10,800 feet which faces the Jade Dragon Mountain which is 18,360 feet high. Another fun fact: since the air is so thin due to the elevation, oxygen is provided in the golf carts.

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4) Tiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfer, made his first ace at the tender age of eight years old.

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5) Ben Arda, or “Bentam Ben” is the country’s premier golfer. He finished first in the Philippine Open of 1975. The Philippine Open, also known as the National Open, was one of the oldest competitions in the field of golf.

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6) Coby Orr, however; was the youngest golfer to shoot a hole-in-one. The shot was made in Littleton, Colorado in 1975. He was only five years old.

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7) Russian astronaut Mikhail Tyurin set a record in 2006 for the longest and farthest golf shot ever made by a human being! Take note: this was done in space.

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8) Golf balls travel further during hot days.

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There’s a scientific explanation behind this. Materials contract or expand depending on the temperature, thus affecting their properties. So, during a cold day, there would be a drag on the ball because cold air is denser than warm air and vice versa. Try asking a “rival” to game of golf at the best golf course in the Philippines on a scorching summer day!

9) For the first time in 112 years, golf was played at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last August 2016.

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10) Golf balls nowadays are made of rubber but the first golf balls were made of wood. These were made in the Netherlands during the 15th century.

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There are lots of reasons to get involved in golf. Aside from its rich history and interesting facts, playing the sport is actually good for you. It’s about time to step out of your house and step into the best golf course in the Philippines!

10 Must Try Places When Celebrating the Holidays in Bacolod

Would you like to experience a gastronomic holiday celebration? Do you want to spend it on a cultural spree? How about celebrating it the traditional way? Whichever you prefer, Bacolod’s got it. A house for sale around Bacolod City would be pretty convenient especially during the holidays. Discover the wonder of Christmas in Bacolod with these 10 spots:

Must Try Restaurants

Chicken House

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Bacolod’s chicken inasal is on the top of the list because who goes to the ‘City of Smiles’ without having a taste of their renowned delicacy? Chicken House is one of the restaurants that offers the most delectable chicken inasal dishes.

Ading’s Pala Pala

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Aside from the inasal, Bacolod is also home to mouthwatering seafood dishes. The fun thing in Ading’s Pala Pala Restaurant is you can bring raw food (from the Pala Pala market) into the diner and they will cook it for you. This seafood haven will make it mandatory to splurge on food during the Yuletide season.

Pendy’s Snack Bar and Restaurant

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Pendy’s is one of the oldest restaurants in Bacolod City. It has been an institution when it comes to pasalubongs. Their Napoleones and La Paz Batchoy are your holiday gastronomic comfort food. Grab that house for sale in Bacolod now and get to experience these lip-smacking treats anytime you want.

Tyrol Restaurant

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If you love going on a food adventure, you’re in luck! The city is filled with great food hubs both locally and internationally. If you’d like a slice of Austria, Tyrol Restaurant will give you a multitude of appetizing Western food. Bacolod is a place where you live and never have to leave.

Must Try Cultural Hubs

Jojo Vito Designs Gallery

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The gallery is known to house the mask collection of artist Jojo Vito. It also provides a diverse cluster of souvenirs that truly reflect the ‘City of Smiles’. The items are made from the unique materials of the region. It is not your ordinary souvenir shop; you can also take part in activities like painting your own mask and attending art classes.

The Negros Showroom

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Aside from being a business center, it also serves as a museum that shelters the best of Negrense products. Masks, shirts, jewelry and furniture are just some of its featured attractions. You can easily celebrate the holidays by taking a stroll along the city’s cultural and artistic lanes.

J & L Maranon Art house

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This peculiar house is an architectural classic. The exterior wouldn’t make you think that this is an actual house. Be warned: the inside of the house is even more eccentric. The interior is filled with Terracotta statues and Greek mythology sculptures. If you like an unconventional holiday trip, this architectural masterpiece is for you. If ever this Bacolod house would be for sale, would you buy it?

Negros Museum

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If you want a preview of Bacolod’s rich history, Negros museum is the proof of it. A historical and cultural landmine, this glorious museum is a different but amusing way to bring on the holiday spirit. The uncommon thing about the museum is, instead of focusing on the artwork and artifacts; they pay attention on the complex stories and lives of the people that make up the stories.

Must Try Christmas Attractions

Bamboo Tonogbanua’s Christmas Village

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During the Christmas season, this Christmas village is the most sought-after destination in Bacolod. It features a collection of miniature Christmas houses and objects. Bamboo Tonogbanua, the artist and designer, opens his home every day during December. This is his way of spreading the holiday cheer.

Dizon-Ramos Museum

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It is the ancestral home of Raymundo L. Dizon and Hermelinda V. Ramos. The history museum usually displays ornaments during the 50s such as antiques, paintings, furniture, silverwares and porcelain angels and dolls. When the ‘ber’ months arrive, the display objects shift to Christmas decors.


Here are just some of the beautiful places to spend the holidays in the illustrious city. Purchasing a house for sale in Bacolod now is pretty convenient since the holidays are just around the corner, and because the year is almost coming to an end, prices might just be favorably lower, too!

8 Scary and Iconic Makeup Ideas Every Filipino Makeup Artist Must Try

Halloween is fast approaching and Filipino makeup artists will be in high demand! Halloween makeup trends are just around the corner. It’s also the time of the year where classic Halloween movies are always in display. What better way to prepare for the festivity than merging these two? Here are 10 iconic horror movie characters to choose from:

Billy The Puppet

Billy the Puppet from the movie Saw was used by John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw, to communicate with his victims. The iconic puppet delivers messages while appearing on a television screen. Billy is portrayed as wearing a black tuxedo and a red bow tie. His harrowing face is white with red spirals on both cheeks. His look is topped with black, messy hair. It is, indeed, one of the most definitive horror characters to date.

Stephen King’s Pennywise

If I were to enumerate Stephen King’s iconic horror characters, the list would go on. The most aesthetically terrifying, however; would be Pennywise the Clown from Stephen King’s creation, IT. Clowns are now one of the most petrifying figures, thanks to Stephen King.

Hannibal Lecter

Did you know that Hannibal Lecter’s character was based on a real criminal? What’s more frightening than saying the film was based on a “true story?” The character is one of the all-time scariest movie characters because of Anthony Hopkins’ remarkably stoic performance.

Charles Lee Ray a.k.a Chucky

If we’re talking about the most childhood ruining character ever, that would be Chucky. Imagine your favorite doll possessed with a serial killer’s soul who would eventually unleash mayhem. Orange hair, button overalls and striped shirt is a surefire Halloween outfit, isn’t it?

Jason Voorhees

Just to be clear, we are talking about the hockey-masked psycho in Friday the 13th series. His character was an iconic madman that hacks off people because of a searing need to avenge the death of his mother. Jason is a true example of a simple yet classic makeup and costume combo for the holiday.

The scary nun from The Conjuring 2

She is popularly known as “Valak”, a nun who was possessed by a demon and who looks like Marilyn Manson’s doppelganger. This demonic nun is one of the most recent horror favorites so if you’d like to go with the trend, this is your best bet.

Sadako slash Kayako

Since the two look very much alike, the tutorial hits two birds with one stone. Sadako (The Ring) and Kayako (The Grudge) are both dressed in white, with very long hair with a very white foundation makeup. The only difference is Sadako’s long black hair is covering her face. Both still look nightmarish though.

Michael Myers

Halloween is undoubtedly a classic horror film. The enigmatic character of Michael Myers is one of the most popular villains in the slasher film industry. Myers is a sublime classic in both the horror and suspense genre.

It’s time for Filipino makeup artists to get creative! If you’d like a spook-tacular Halloween, these iconic characters are your best bet.

8 Absurd Reasons why you should Definitely Buy Condo for Sale in Manila

We get it—Manila is a place of horrors when it comes to things like traffic, people density, and cost of living. But that’s only because—hey! What would you expect from a capital city? Tokyo is, in some way a lot like Manila, more so Mumbai and New York. Big cities are absurd living spaces. So why even consider buying a for-sale Manila condo? Because the gentlemen there are absurdly gorgeous! Wonder who can design your condo?

It might be Architect Paul Justine Rigor! The National Architecture Jamboree Design Competition 2^nd placer creates beautiful home and industrial designs while being easy on the eyes himself.

If you’re going in and out of Manila, the suave Philippine Airline pilot Kennet Leslie Ortega might just sweep you off the ground, straight to dream land.

If you think that you might be suffering from love sickness, that might just be the hormones talking. It’s a good thing Endocrinologist Kenneth Jorge Lasafin can get you sorted out! Think about that—your doctor is also just the medicine you need.

Maybe you can decide on buying a for sale Condo in Manila while you stay at Shangri-La Hotel at BGC. Make sure to book the cheapest room because you’ll be staying in the lobby for most of the time if Front Office Associate/Model Sphenzer Haskins is manning the reception.

If you’re craving for some loving, why not let the appetizing Sherwin Jansen Samson wait you on your food. You’ll only need to order rice, btw.

Starbucks barista Kenneth Aryl Fragata

Whether you’re coming in for and after-dinner tambay or to kick the day off, Kenneth Aryl Fragata will charmingly make sure that you’re coffee bursts of piping hot flavours.

And what could be the perfect end to a for-sale condo in Manila hunt? Dessert. Manila Creamery owner Jason Go can fix you right up with a scoop of sweet, sweet love!

The Agas Brothers (Mark-ophta; ryan-radiology oncologist; junsi-lawyer)

Of course, we can’t have a list of Pogis in Manila without the ever viral Pogi Trio of social media, the Agas brothers! Not only are they good looking, they’re dominating! Mark and Ryan are both doctors (Opthalmologist and Radiation Oncologist respectively) while their bunso, Junsi, is a lawyer.

There are a lot more where these pogi and guwapo charmers come from which is why a for-sale condo in Manila is an absurdly good investment. If you want to snag a piece, you gotta live among the pieces!

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3 Exclusive Tips in Renting a Commercial Space for Office Use in Cavite

Everyone wants to be the own boss of their business, may it be focused on selling products or providing services. But in reality, not all have the courage to enter the business world and put up a new. I do believe that there is a percentage in your heart that you want to have and start a business, right? I’m sure of that. And today I am happy to tell you that I have three exclusive tips. Yes “exclusive tips” about renting a commercial space in Cavite, or any part of the world you may want to. Want to know what are these three tips? Just hop in!

Let’s start on the very basic, don’t go for the expensive one!

Keep in mind that you are just on the starting line. No one knows if you will succeed or fail (I hope not). It is better if you will choose first the inexpensive one. Since, what matters here is the business not the space. So keep the cost as low as possible.

Don’t sign yet that multi-year lease contract

Don’t let yourself be fooled by some owners about a cheap multi-year lease. Honestly, that is not cheap at all. Again, let’s back to the fact that you are just a starter. Who knows this is the perfect location for you? Who knows this is your green pasture? None! Unless you see your business grows here in the next six months. What I am saying is this; sign those short-term contracts rather than the long one. If the business grows, extend that contract. If not and you are on multi-year contract, sorry you need to stay on this place up to the time the contract expires. Let’s just be on playing safe at this point of your business.

Consider renting equipment rather than buying

Remember that the total cost of renting a space is not just the monthly rent. It also includes utilities, furnishing and equipment. We have nothing to do about the utilities like electricity and water but to conserve them. But we can do big about equipment.

You may consider leasing office equipment instead of buying it. The main advantage of this is that it is often easier to obtain financing to lease than purchase. It also means you won’t be stuck with equipment when it becomes obsolete. This is a big factor to consider given how fast technology changes these days.


Starting up an office in a commercial space for rent in Cavite is an exciting time for any small business owner. Make sure to review your budget, goals and take needed steps to protect you and the business as you move forward in this venture.

Remember:

1. Go for the inexpensive one
2. Sign for short-term contract
3. Lease equipment as possible

7 Mistakes that Hurts Your Home’s Value

It might be appealing to buy a house and lot for sale in Bacolod City, famous for its moniker ‘The City of Smiles.’ Why? Bacolod City got the 2nd spot on The Tourist Spots Finder’s ‘Top 10 Most Livable Cities in the Philippines 2015.’ The Top Tens, a website where lists are based on votes, placed it on third. Not bad considering how hard it is to find a livable city nowadays. However, it doesn’t add up to the total value of your home.

First off, you need to understand which part of your property appreciates and depreciates over time. If a lot of land is included in the for sale house in Bacolod City, you’ve made a right decision there. According to Investopedia, “land is an appreciating asset” because “the demand for land is constantly growing as the population increases, and since its supply is limited, its price must increase over time.”

On the other hand, the physical structure or the house that sits on it is the depreciating asset. And it will eventually lose its charm because of the following factors:

Poor location

Yes, you’ve defied the classic real estate adage “location, location, location” when you chose a house away from the major roads, retail establishments, schools, and other things that make a house easily livable. You’re lucky because you’re inside Bacolod City where every for sale house and lot has great ‘walkability’ but anywhere else, bad proximity could mean full-cost discount.

Adding a personal touch

We understand it is your house—YOURS. But when the time comes that you need to let it go, we can’t assure you that that Victorian-style kitchen would be appreciated by the next homeowner. Trulia states, “Most buyers want to put their own stamp on their new home rather than pay a premium for your renovation.”

Don’t make permanent and drastic renovations that would totally alter the overall appearance of the house. 

Skipping home maintenance

Or not doing any at all. This is one of the primary reasons a home depreciates. Even a miniscule repair is noticeable to an appraiser or buyer. Simple house projects like broken faucet or chipped window pane would not drain your wallet. A fresh coat of paint could make the house good as new. A well-kepmt and clean house increases a home’s value.

Overdoing home renovations

Keep your upgrades at a minimum. An over improved house can be rated as an expensive purchase to a homebuyer and can affect its salability. According to Nasdaq.com, “homebuyers gravitate toward homes that are standard in your area. So… keep it simple.”

The site also advises to visit other homes in your neighborhood before doing an upgrade or hire an expert to do your estimations.

Negative history

In case you’re contemplating to buy an old one, you should know the history of the house and the place you’re moving in to. Is crime rampant there or is the house itself a scene of a crime? Is the area flood-free? Did a fire occur near the house? Does it have noisy partying neighbors or do they have noisy pets? These types of events lower the value of a house.

Shrinking the layout

Think twice before you divide a certain part of your house. Homebuyers consider the spaciousness of a home. Stan Humphries, a Zillow.com chief economist, tells the U.S. News that “layout is a key factor because an open-concept design can look much more spacious than a boxy space of the same size.” Maximize the space as much as possible.

Choosing a foreclosure graveyard place

Where did the neighbors go? If you chose an area with more empty houses than neighbors, then the homebuyer may perceive it as a lonely place to live at. It is also an indication that there is something eerily wrong with the place. It would hurt the public image of your house and your neighborhood unless the house is situated in a newly-built subdivision.

Never take for granted the value of your house because it is one of the important investments you’ll buy in your lifetime.

The truth behind Globe Smart and Sun Electronic Loading

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I was born in the 90s where cellular phones starts to blossom. I literary saw the evolution of cell phones, from the large GSM units with antenna (that you need to pull out), yellow backlit, huge key buttons and what you can do only is to call, to smaller versions where in Nokia starts to dominate the market, units that have the short messaging services capability, to units having cameras and mp3 players to modern touch screen units and smart phones. I’m proud to say that I saw the evolution.

I also saw the transition from call cards to electronic loading and this is what I am trying to share to everyone – the truth behind Globe, Smart and Sun Electronic Loads. 

What is Electronic Reloading?

Reloading is needed to enjoy the services offered by network operators – like Globe, Smart and Sun. There are various ways on how to reload your units and the most popular process before, is through purchasing prepaid cards but because of security reasons, engineers developed electronic reloading.

Development of Electronic Loading

It was first introduced by Smart Communications Telecom in the Philippines. They branded the service as SmartLoad, the world’s first electronic loading service. It gained a lot of popularity and soon other network providers used the same technology.

Advantages

One of the key advantages of electronic reloading is that retailers and prepaid subscribers both benefit from these services. Retailers can have an opportunity to earn while users can purchase prepaid loads at their comfort. It does not need to incur costs on transportation, housekeeping or other incidental expenses that would cut into the retailer’s profit, because all transactions are done electronically.

With electronic loading, there are no more prepaid cards required for any transaction. With these, your load is not prone anymore to theft. Prepaid loads are automatically loaded to the user. No more calling, dialing and PINs to be keyed in.

Modern Version

Today, electronic loads are not just available on stores, but also in the internet. There are lots of websites offering electronic load services for Sun Smart or Globe loads like Load Me Na.

Electronic reloading continues to evolve as time goes by and as the earth revolves around the sun, there will be more facts that will be revealed.

4 Must know Accounting Services types for your Business

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Accounting services come in different variety of ways. Accountants nowadays are flexible and can offer a wide scope of services than before. To help you out finding what type of accounting services you need, you may check out these basic 4 must know accounting services types.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping involves organizing and managing all business transactions in a company. Also it involves in the recording, retrieving and storing of financial transactions for a business, company, nonprofit organization, individual etc. It is the recording, on a day-to-day basis of the financial transactions and information pertaining to a business. It is concerned with the ensuring that records of those individual financial transactions are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.

Bookkeeping includes these financial transactions and tasks:

• Billing for goods sold or services provided to clients and customers
• Recording of receipts from clients and customers
• Verifying and recording invoices from suppliers
• Paying suppliers
• Processing of employee’s pay and related governmental reports
• Monitoring of individual accounts receivable
• Recording of depreciation and other adjusting entries
• Providing financial reports

Today, bookkeeping is done with the help of computer software. There is a lot of software available for your accounting needs. Bookkeeping requires knowledge of credits and debits, and basic understanding of financial accounting, which includes the balance sheet and income statement.

Tax Services

If you expect that accountants can do the taxes, you may be in for a shock. Not all accountants are specializing in doing tax returns, while others are experts.

Tax accountants provide you the services of supporting quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, validating tax balance sheet accounts and implementing new accounting standards. They also help you in tax function performance – improving operating strategy and organization design, tax process and controls, and data and systems effectiveness. They also help in reducing risk regarding tax issues. They can identify and prioritize key risks and assisting with controls monitoring and remediation.

Update Books

Small to medium business owners should know that some accountants will update your books and computer programs. They will even backup your computer system, files, and documents every few hours so that there is a minimal chance to lose important information. These services will give the owners reassurance that records are in order and nothing will be lost.

It is good if your accounting service provider offer this kind of service. You will be sure that all data and information you need are on the desk, safe and backed-up.

Business Credit Management

Accounting firms can also establish and manage your credit file. It is a must that business credit is separated from personal credit. Your accountant may monitor your business credit and report actions t business credit bureaus. This is important in maintaining good credit.

Credit management is the process of controlling and collecting payments from customers. This is a function where-in the company will take control on credit policies that will improve revenue and reduce financial risks. Your accountant may manage the credit department and make decisions concerning credit limits, acceptable levels of risk and terms of payment to their customers.

You may want to see: Types of Accounting Services offered by Embassy FS

Panther Uninterruptible Power Supply

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Panther Electrical Philippines is now offering uninterruptible power supplies in the market, available at 1500VA and 3000VA runs at 220 Volts AC. It has three UPS outlets and three extension outlets. It has also a built-in AVR that stabilizes and maintains the input voltage.

An uninterruptible power supply a.k.a. UPS is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, or the main electrical source from wall sockets fails. It is not the same as that of emergency power system, or standby generator. The electrical energy that the UPS will supply is from or stored in batteries, supercapacitors or flywheels.

UPS is typically used to protect electrical hardware like computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business problems and data loss.

Why we need UPS?

The role of UPS is to provide short-term power when main power was interrupted and fails. UPS will supply the needed electrical energy for the device to run for a few more minutes for us to save the files and to shut down the machine properly. Aside from that, UPS units are also capable of correcting common utility power problems such as:

• Voltage spike
• Momentary reduction in input voltage
• Noise or oscillation
• Instability of the main’s frequency
• Harmonic distortion
• Other electronic disturbances

Benefits of UPS

Here are some of uninterruptible power supply benefits:

• Data loss protection
• Emergency power supply
• Protection for voltage sensitive devices from bad electricity
• Surge protection
• Maintains battery life
• Provides huge power back in industries

Check out their website now and be sure to protect your electrical machines!

Do teeth whitening at Home

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Teeth’s whitening is everybody’s concern. We are living in a selfie-social media driven world where-in our smiles plays a vital factor, especially those cute teeth under beautiful smiles. Do you want to share your photos showing yellowish teeth to your friends? I bet not right? So I ask my teeth whitening Makati Dentist if what can I do to have whitened my teeth at home, and he gave me couple of advices!

Teeth Whitening Home Remedies

Baking Soda and Lemon Juice Paste

We all know what effects Baking Soda has to our teeth. It gently scrubbing away surface stains to return teeth to a whiter shade. It helps you out to balance the Ph level in your mouth due to its alkaline properties. It will also reduce the acidity of the Lemon Juice, which will acts as a natural bleach of sorts. Use a mixture of baking soda and water on some days, and use the lemon juice on the others.

Mix several teaspoons of baking soda with enough fresh lemon juice and water to make a paste. Put a good amount of paste onto your toothbrush and apply. Leave the paste on it for maximum of a minute, then rinse. If your paste used just water, you can leave it for 3 minutes.

Apple Cider Vinegar

It is a multipurpose household product. I am personally surprised to learn that it also has natural whitening properties - from Reader’s Digest. Using this with baking soda actually helps to remove stains and whitens teeth. Though results are not at instant, using apple cider vinegar to one part baking soda is ideal. Try the solution for a few times a week, or simply use the apple cider vinegar as a mild mouth rinse along with your daily oral care.

Peppermint Leaf and Coconut Oil

Although there is still no conclusive evidence on what can coconut oil do on oral health, it still been considered for its stain-decreasing properties. Coconut oil, with small amount of mashed peppermint leaves can help remove on-surface bacteria that cause the teeth to become yellowish.

Based on studies, coconut oil contains lauric acid, an acid that breaks down bacteria. Using this solution may have taken couple of days to see the effect, so using it overtime will have the best effects.



These are just three of the many ways you can have teeth whitening at home! Do you have your own remedies? You may share it with us and that will be nice! Great!

Before Buying a Condo in Quezon City Know your HOA First

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What are the factors you should consider before buying a condominium property for sale in QC? Upon your initial assessment, a condo may be conveniently near your work or school. The building has an impressive design and modern facilities. The price of the unit fits your budget, not to mention the spaciousness of the place and its layout seems made out for you. Everything’s perfect except for one thing – have you met the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) board?

Quezon City Condominnium

A condominium is similar to a community only it is situated inside a building. And just like any community, it needs someone to oversee the condition of the building and the welfare of its homeowners. This is the prime responsibility of the HOA appointed by the homeowners or tenants themselves.

The HOA board could be the lords and the voices of the unit owners. It should be the latter because you don’t want a HOA who is always hovering over your shoulder. They have the right to enforce rules and changes but it must be within reason and for the betterment of the entire condo community. How can you end up being in a good one? Do your homework and ask them these questions:

What are included in the HOA fees?

As a member of this “vertical” community, you’re automatically share the responsibility of the upkeep or maintenance of the building plus its common areas such as the gym, garden and pool. This monthly fee includes the operating costs (day-to-day expenses), reserve fee (long-term maintenance expenses) and special assessment fee (a one-time and unexpected expense). It is important to know this so you can have an accurate estimation of your overall expenses and if you can handle it.

How do they deal with late payments? The inability to pay fees on time could lead to foreclosure and not just the money you owed them.

Also expect the fees to increase on a monthly or, more likely, yearly basis. How do they compute this and how frequent?

What are the HOA rules?

Your unit, your rules. We don’t want to burst your bubble but sadly this will never happen once a HOA is in-charge. Better ask a copy of their by-laws and read it carefully. They might impose rules which are against your lifestyle. Unfortunately, these rules are set to stone, meaning you cannot easily bend them at your will or change them in favor of your current situation. It is either you follow them, be fined, or find a different condo. A common example of this is they could set restrictions on having pets or plants.

Is there an existing reserve fund?

Reserve fund is the emergency fund of the condo for immediate repairs. One way to find out if the HOA is well-funded is if they conduct a reserve study to assess if the reserve fund is adequate or not. Other red flags to look out for are the frequency of emergency loan applications and special assessments, and number of foreclosed and bank-owned units inside the building. It only means the condo is poorly managed or it is full of delinquent unit owners.

Is renting allowed?

In some point in time, you may want to rent or sell your unit for extra cash. Some HOA are lenient, while others are not mainly because of security reasons. Inquire also about the number of units they allow to be rented. Is there a rental agreement required during the renting process wherein the renter acknowledges and follows the rules and regulations of the association?

Is there an existing HOA insurance?

Accidents do happen, and it is best to be saved by the HOA’s insurance than being slapped by large special assessment fees. Does it cover your unit as well or only the common areas?



The HOA may not disclose all of these so better ask someone outside the HOA board, too. Are there any serious complaints among the unit owners or against the association or developer? How long is the response time of the HOA when it comes to tenants’ grievances and repairs inside the building? Another way to get HOA to cough up information is to hire a reliable real estate agent or lawyer that will help you through the entire ordeal.




Getting to know your future HOA may help you decide if the condominium property for sale in QC is worth your every penny.

Globe Load GoUNLI Promos 2016

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Wondering what you can have for you Globe load? Well, you are on the right page baby! Today I will share to you my thoughts about Globe Load GoUnli Promos. We will deeply take a look at each promo and see which one best suite you. Let’s get started? Hoped in!

GoUNLI20

Let’s start from the cheapest but definitely not the least. For only 20 pesos, you can enjoy unlicalls to Globe and TM, with 20 texts to all network and 15MB of data for the whole day. This is perfect if you are after voice calls. You see with this promo you are only limited to 20 texts, and 15MB of internet, which for me is just a bonus for the calls. I believe this promo is intended for calling purposes. Besides, 20 pesos for all day unlimited calls is very good and really affordable.

To register, just dial *143# for free, select GoUNLI20 from “What’s Hot”! You can also text GoUnli20 to 8888.

GoUNLI25

With GoUNLI25, you can enjoy unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM, free Facebook plus your choice of one free app only for 25 pesos. This is a great promo in opinion, both perfect for call addicts and texts enthusiasts. Imagine, for 25 pesos you have unlimited calls and text to Globe and TM. Plus you have free Facebook access and a choice of your other app. For the other app you can choose from:

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Google
• Yahoo
• Viber
• Foursquare
• WeChat

Come on dude! This is great! You are really connected to the world! With unlimited calls and texts you are within reach of your relatives and friends, more than that, with social media sites like Facebook and Twitter you gave your friends update of you as well as you see your friends statuses and interests, as well as world news, trending posts and everything. For just 25 bucks you and the world will unite.

The one thing that I think is lacking on this promo is the text capability to other networks. Anyway, that can be solved by sending them messages through social media or chat application services like Viber.

To register dial *143# and choose GoSAKTO or try to download GoSAKTO mobile app.

GoUNLI30

GoUNLI30 gives you more ways to say what you want! You can have unlimited calls, unlimited texts and unlimited chat using the best chat apps! Three media in one promo! Great!

Start enjoying unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM and (drumroll please) UNLI ALLNET TEXTS (with confetti effects)! Yah! You read it right! We’re already done with promos having unlimited calls and text to same network and GoUNLI30 gives us all we want – UNLI ALLNET TEXTS! For me, this feature is what makes GoUNLI30 amazing. Oopps, I forgot to tell, GoUnli30 has FREE UNLI CHAT using the best chat applications available.

What I like about this promo, more than the ALLNET Texts is the ability to call my friends abroad using Viber, or real-time conversation with them using Facebook Messanger, enjoying stickers of Kakao or by using WeChat. These chat apps are of free!

What is missing in this promo? I bet you already knew, there is no feature of mobile internet. Yay. But stull the ALLNET text and chat saves this promo.

The promo is only valid for a day.

To register, simply dial *143# and choose GoSAKTO. Or try registering by texting GOUNLI30 to 8888.

GoUNLI50

The last of the series, but definitely not the least - GoUNLI50 extends the fun and lets you be connected to the world for 3 days. The promo features unlimited calls, unlimited texts and surfing all for 3 days.

GoUNLI50 comes with unlimited calls to Globe and TM, (another drumroll here again please) UNLI ALLNET Texts and 50MB of surfing enjoyable for 3 days.

What is missing on this promo is the free use of Social Media Sites (though I am not sure for Facebook), but the 50MB worth of data, I guess is good for 3 days Facebook use, because with Facebook, you can chat your friends and be connected to the world at the same time. So this is a win-win situation if fully utilized. I believe the feature of UNLI ALLNET TEXTS for 3 days, saves this promo. Though it is worth 50 pesos, still I believe this is the most affordable of all promos. The previous three will last only for a day, but this, will last for three, which makes sense when I said this is the most affordable.

To register, just dial *143# or text GOUNLI50 to 8888

Lastly

It is till the factor of “you”, budget, and needs which promo you will avail. For me, If you need calls and texts, and if you have money, go for that 50! But in tight budget, 25 or 30 will do well for you; still you are the one to decide.

I hope you have fun reading this blog entry. Why should you share this to others? That will be nice!

Want to try one of these Globe promo now? Buy Globe load at LoadMeNa.com now and enjoy!

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