Don't Tax My Beauty

#Don'tTaxMyBeauty

If you are all over social media you will see a lot of ladies posting their selfies with #DontTaxMyBeauty for the past week now. The hashtag trended on Twitter as Filipino netizens expressed opposition to the proposed vanity tax.

The Corpus Juris, the online Philippine Law Library, said on its Twitter account that the proposed vanity tax is "unjust, unconstitutional, oppressive and discriminatory."

Social Media Power

Most netizens lamented that the proposed vanity tax directly affects women.This is due to the fact that Bicol representative Rodel Batocabe proposed to imposed 10-30% tax on cosmetic products and cosmetic procedures. However, an online campaign against this won as stated by the Inquirer dated January 18, 2017. 

According to the report Rep. Batocabe stated that : 

“We also listen to the sentiments of the people who will be affected by the tax on the beauty industry,” Batocabe said at a press conference on Monday.

Batocabe’s proposal to tax what he described as a “multibillion-peso beauty industry” drew a firestorm of protests within days, led by a social media campaign called #DontTaxMyBeauty.

“The vanity tax was proposed in good faith to spare our people the scourge of imposing excise taxes on petroleum. But then, we do realize from the sentiments that taxing beauty products would also adversely affect certain sectors, which according to some, would also deprive them of their basic happiness. Hence, this decision,” Batocabe said.

Once again this shows that the power of social media when used strategically overnight change move mountains. Millenials really speaks thier mind thru social media platforms and with that I just hope that everybody will use it to benefit them for the good.

Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/862790/amid-protests-vanity-tax-bill-loses-luster#ixzz4W5KJYzK8 

LIV Nation - Sinulog Jamboree 2017

Photo credit to : demitravel.org

There is no other great way to start the year but with a huge festival as the Sinulog-Santo Nino Festival. Just a little history of this festivity. It is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City and is the center of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines.  

The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano adverb sulog which roughly means "like water current movement;" it describes the forward-backward movement of the Sinulog dance. The dance consists of two steps forward and one step backward, done to the sound of drums.

In line with the most grandest festival in our country expecting more that 1 Million local and tourist to participate in all the activities (if you want to know the schedule of the activity for this festival please do visit : Cebu Goverment's website for details ). The BIGGEST and most LUXURIOUS club in Cebu will be having an event that you will surely enjoy too. 

LIV NATION  Sinulog Street Party 2017 will be hosted by no other that LIV SUPERCLUB. Since the club's aim is to be one of the major proponents of tourism in Cebu, and it's commitment to provide world class entertainment by giving exciting recreational thrills, superb performances, unique events, and spectacular lifestyle options. Their own way of celebrating this festival is something we shouldn't miss.

From the line up of the DJ's that will be on the event I am sure that all of you finestclubbers from Cebu will enjoy this most awaited street party for the festival. One of our favorite DJ will be rock your night on January 14 no other than DJ Soulful Jigs. I know that many of my readers here are familiar with him since he is an ambassador Jail Jeans and a resident DJ of Royal Club in Makati. I featured him a couple of times and he really exceeds expectations once he's on deck already. He is one of the most renowned DJ in the country. And sinulog will be lucky to party with his tracks that I am sure all of the cebuanos will be bouncing with.

Manila-based and Royal Club resident DJ

Please do visit LIV SUPERCLUB facebook page for updates on the event.

It's about to go down to this!

LIV NATION - Sinulog Street Party 2017

Saturday, January 14, 6:00pm

City Time Square Open Parking (beside Parkmall)

Mandaue City, Cebu

PIT SENYOR!

For tickets and table reservations, you may call/text +639177734277 or +639333148855 or call (6332) 4068080.

#LIVNation #SinulogStreetParty2017

Bankers By Day, Party Animals By Night

On my previous article I informed you all that Valkyrie has a new face for their thursday night. And yes, this week's thursday night is dedicated to all the Bankers and Finance Officers out there. Not because you have a serious and demanding job means that you won't party hard a night before the weekend kicks off.

So grab 6 of your co-workers in October 20 at Valkyrie The Palace Manila and get a complimentary table. Text or Call Arvil Cabatic for more details : 0927-5320273.

RELATIONSHIP GOALS : UNDERSTANDING EACH ONE'S ATTACHMENT STYLE

Psychology once thought me that there are different kinds of attachment. And there are a lot of attachment theories that you can search on the internet nowadays. Most of the articles I’ve read from psychologist suggests that . Our attachment style affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress and to, sadly, how they end. 

DISCLAIMER : This is going to be a long article, so if a lot of you will request by sending me a comment on the chatbox in this blog. I probably make another article on this topic.

Let us first understand “What is attachment and why is it important?”

Attachment refers the particular way in which you relate to other people. Your style of attachment was formed at the very beginning of your life, during your first two years.  Once established, it is a style that stays with you and plays out today in how you relate in intimate relationships and in how you parent your children. 

Now, let’s dig deeper and see what are the TYPES OF ATTACHMENT.

Secure Attachment:

Ideally, from the time infants are six months to two years of age, they form an emotional attachment to an adult who is attuned to them, that is, who is sensitive and responsive in their interactions with them. It is vital that this attachment figure remain a consistent caregiver throughout this period in a child’s life. During the second year, children begin to use the adult as a secure base from which to explore the world and become more independent. A child in this type of relationship is securely attached. 

Avoidant Attachment:

There are adults who are emotionally unavailable and, as a result, they are insensitive to and unaware of the needs of their children. They have little or no response when a child is hurting or distressed. These parents discourage crying and encourage independence. Often their children quickly develop into “little adults” who take care of themselves. 

Ambivalent/Anxious Attachment:

Some adults are inconsistently attuned to their children. At times their responses are appropriate and nurturing but at other times they are intrusive and insensitive. Children with this kind of parenting are confused and insecure, not knowing what type of treatment to expect. 

Disorganized Attachment:

When a parent or caregiver is abusive to a child, the child experiences the physical and emotional cruelty and frightening behavior as being life-threatening. This child is caught in a terrible dilemma: her survival instincts are telling her to flee to safety but safety is the very person who is terrifying her.  

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Now that you have been introduced to the different types of attachment , probably it is time to assess yourself and find out how your style of attachment impacts of current relationship.

I might be posting an article soon on a quick assessment guide on your attachment style. Let me know if this will be relevant for you. Just send me a comment.

According to an article on pyschalive.org. attachment research demonstrates that “the best predictor of a child’s security of attachment is not what happened to his parents as children, but rather how his parents made sense of those childhood experiences.” The key to “making sense” of your life experiences is to write a coherent narrative, which helps you understand how your childhood experiences are still affecting you in your life today.

PH bet Jennifer Hammond gears up for Miss Intercontinental 2016

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016 Jennifer Hammond says there is definitely pressure for her to perform at this year's Miss Intercontinental contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has to maintain or surpass the successful streak by former queens Kris Janson, who placed 2nd runner-up in 2014, and Christi Lynn McGarry, who placed 1st runner-up in 2015.

Live Streaming on Youtube here:

In an interview with Rappler.com she responded :

"Kailangan ko ma-maintain iyon or 'yung progress na iyon. So the only way to progress is to win the title. After first runner-up, we have to win. So doon ako mas pressured," she told reporters during the send-off party for her and fellow beauty queens Kylie Verzosa and Nicole Cordoves last September 28.(I need to maintain that, or that progress. So the only way to progress is to win the title. After first runner-up, we have to win. So that's where I'm more pressured.)

As for her fears about the contest, Jennifer said: "Sa lahat naman ng beauty pageant, there’s politics and I heard from some, off the grapevine, na medyo may politics. So ang fear ko lang is I don’t get the chance to compete with all of them equally and cleanly, parang ganun. Kasi I know naman that alam ko sa sarili ko na I'm prepared, and if I do what I would have to do, I'll do well. "

(In all beauty pageants, there's politics and I heard from some, off the grapevine, that there is a bit of politics. So my fear is I don't get to compete with all of equally, and cleanly, like that. Because I know that I'm prepared, and I do what I would have to, I'll do well.)

But despite these issues, Jennifer is focused on getting the much coveted Miss Intercontinental crown for the country. Before leaving for Sri Lanka, Jennifer went through a lot of training for walking, the question and answer round, and doing her own makeup.

As for representing the Philippines, Jennifer said that she will just be herself when she competes with the other candidates.

"I think I'm an epitome of isang Filipina. Dahil lumaki naman ako dito, at yung mga values natin ay meron ako nun. So I will just show them who I am pero yung polished me. I would treat them with respect and be friendly with them as we are known to be really friendly people," she said in a mixture of English and Filipino.

ALL THE BEST TONIGHT FOR YOUR JENNIFER!!!

FINAL AUDITION DAY TONIGHT FOR PINOY BOYBAND SUPERSTAR

Tonight will mark the end of the audition for Pinoy Boyband Superstar. It has been almost a month that we have been waiting for the auditionees to showcase more of their talents and tonight will be the last batch of Pinoy Boyband hopefuls. 

As we all know In "Pinoy Boyband Superstar," aspiring singing heartthrobs aged 14 and above with charm, singing talent, and great personality will get the chance to make their dreams come true by being a part of a five-member boyband.

WHO WILL COMPLETE THIS LIST OF CONTENDERS???

“Pinoy Boyband Superstar” is hosted by Billy Crawford, who will serve as the ‘ultimate kuys’ who will guide the aspirants using his talent and experiences in the local and international music scene.

Leading the search for the “ultimate Pinoy boyband” are the superstar judges composed of the phenomenal box-office superstar Vice Ganda, international K-pop sensation Sandara Park, pop-rock superstar Yeng Constantino, and original heartthrob Aga Muhlach, who will decide on the fate of aspiring band members in the competition.

DON'T MISS THE EXCITEMENT TONIGHT: Check out their YouTube channel they have LIVE streaming for tonight's show.

WHAT IS A GUESTLIST ?

What does it mean by putting your name on the guest list? Does it mean you have been invited? Does it mean you get in for free?

Well for novice party goers’ the term guest list can be confusing I am going to try and explain what is actually meant by the phrase guest list and what the advantages are of getting on the guest list and how you can go about getting on a guest list.

Your probably wondering why bars & clubs require a guest list and why people cannot just turn up as and when they please?

Well in most cases they can, but on other busier more popular days like the weekends and special event nights a guest list is in operation to help the bars & clubs control the numbers of guests.

The guest lists give the managers a good indication of whether the night is going to be busy or not and if they are going to need extra stock, staff or security.

As for party goers getting on the guest list for clubs has its advantages as it improves your chances of getting in without a long wait, but it’s not a guarantee.

It may also eliminate or reduce the cover charge at some clubs and not at others.

Trying to get your names on guest list 20 minutes before arriving is a big “no, no”! As most guest lists have a cut off time, so submitting your list early is highly recommended.

For some clubs, it’s a simple matter of calling early in the evening and asking to be put on the guest list. You may be referred to the club website or a specific promoter.

What’s a promoter I hear you ask?

Well, you can check on my old posts on this blog explaining what promoters do, what their duties and responsibilities are (that includes my job!). But for the benefit of my new readers. A promoter is usually a person who promotes various events and night for bars and clubs and is usually rewarded with commission for every paying customer they bring.

Some promoters provide access to their guest list, especially for new clubs, through postings on social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter and Instagram which is the most common way for promoters to get the word out to a large audience with the least amount of effort. As for me I maintain a blog for club promotion among other media platform.

Having your name on a guest list does not guarantee you and your guest entry to the bar or club, there are other factors at play, i.e. dress code, time of arrival, and most importantly your behaviour and attitude.

However there are ways of improving your chances of getting in also, like reserving a table and agreeing to minimum spends on bottle service can be the best way of bypassing the lines and guest list problem.

So before you plan your night out quickly do your homework on the venue of your choice and see what the entry requirements are and if you tick all the right boxes then you should have no problems at all.

Well that’s pretty much it on guest lists we hope you enjoyed our quick lesson and we welcome you to browse through some of our other blogs, hopefully they will be as helpful as this one.

Being on the VALKYRIE Nightclub guest list under Arvil Cabatic provides the following benefits:

• Get free entrance.
• Ladies get reduced cover charge or free entrance (every venue is different). With Valkyrie ladies get free entrance and complimentary drinks every Wednesday Night.
• Men and women skip the general admission line.
• Once you have signed up on the list, show up to the venue before 11pm and check in at the club’s designated area for guest lists. With Valkyrie it’s really that easy.

*FOR INQUIRIES ON ARVIL CABATIC'S GUESTLIST FOR VALKYRIE . YOU MAY TEXT OR CALL HIM AT : 0927-5320273.

WHAT IS EMOJI FASHION?

I am not a fashion expert and this article is not to criticize what I see around the metro. But I have seen it not only on Instagram but all over the mall as well. So I wanna know, is this what's trendy now? Emoji Prints from shirts to shoes? Please enlighten me!!!!

Photos are Versace Emojis check out : www.vogue.com

Emoji fashion

“It’s all about Instagram” is this decade’s fashion cliche. Thing is, it’s still true. At New York, the Insta-influence is in the emoji-style prints, and in the rise of theDancing Lady emoji as the ultimate party girl silhouette. Altuzarra, designed by 33-year-old Joseph Altuzarra, was an out-of-the-box hit, with more lemons and cherries than a millennial WhatsApp group and a gorgeously sultry silhouette. J Crew’s long, ruffled skirts in fine blue cotton gave a chic, toned-down take on the scarlet Dancing Lady.

WHAT DOES VOGUE HAS TO SAY WITH THIS TREND?

Scribes among us might have been surprised, shocked even, when the Oxford Dictionaries chose the “Face With Tears of Joy” emoji as its word of the year. Well, if recent pop-cultural and fashion trends are any indication, the emojification of our once text-based society is set to become the norm. The announcement that Apple would add more than 100 new and redesigned emoji to its next iOS update was headline news yesterday; meanwhile celebrities from Kim Kardashian West to Justin Bieber to Blac Chyna have their own emoji ranges and fashion brands are joining in on the action, with the illustrated faces appearing on several runways this year. The latest label to get in the emoji game is Acne Studios, which released a collection of emoji hats, tees, and sweaters yesterday. Its icons of choice? The banana, pig nose, doughnut, microphone, hamburger, and, according to a press release, “a brown swirl of mousse.” 

At Chanel, Lagerfeld has featured the symbols in two of his recent runway shows. Consider how often he changes inspirations and this is a big get for emoji.

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MARC PINGRIS TRIBUTE ON JAMES YAP

It was all over the twitter world last night #JamesYap. One of the first to react to James Yap’s trade to Rain or Shine was teammate Marc Pings . Yap and Pings are more than just teammates. They are longtime friends/buddies having spent more than a decade playing together in the same team (Purefoods).

Pings tweeted his sadness that Yap will no longer be part of the team. On his Instagram account , he even posted :

Yap was traded by Purefoods for Paul Lee. Meanwhile James Yap thanked Purefoods for his 12 years of stay in the team. "Maraming salaam sa pure foods family ko sa lahat ng pag aalaga at pagtitiwala nyo sa akin ng 12 years..."

The trade was announced last night and the approval by the PBA Commissioner is still in pending status as of this writing.