Nimble Storage expands to Cebu

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July 3, 2015

Be updated with the newest storage in Cebu – Nimble Storage.One of the fast growing economy in the country, Nimble announces its plan to expand its operations in Cebu.

Did you know that the Philippines is one of the first markets that Nimble Storage opened in ASEAN region? Nimble Storage started in Manila in November 2012 and has seen rapid growth in its customer adoption rate, and now they routed in Cebu to expand and share how their solutions help boost companies operation.

“When we thought about the best way to grow our business internationally, one of the early decisions Nimble Storage made was to pick markets that have high interest in adopting IT technologies,” said Suresh Vasulevan, Chief Executive Officer of Nimble Storage.

The company considers the Phillipines as an aggresive adopter of Nimble technology because of growing business like IT product manufacturing, software development and business process outsourcing.

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Why choose Adaptive Flash? Its simply because Adaptive Flash dynamically and intelligently adapts resources to unpredictable demands of enterprise application and with Nimble Adaptive Flash you can Improve Business Agility, Protect Data and Minimize Risk, Empower IT and Improve Service Levels, and Increase Operational Efficiency.

For more information about Nimble Storage, visit www.nimblestorage.com and follow on Twitter:@nimblestorage.

Mrs. Asia International 2015, Jennifer Helen Weigel

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Sarah Ladeza

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July 2, 2015

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I held my breath when the doors of the Cervantes and Sancho Panza Function Room in Casino Español de Cebu opened. Applause from the media people, and murmurs like: “Gwapa man jud diay siya oy” and “Gwapa jud siya noh?” were just some of the praises I’ve heard when she walked in. I just sat properly and locked my eyes to the lady wearing such sparkly crown. But wait, it was not the crown that I first noticed. It was the aura of the function room that changed. The aura of this specific lady is really just so mesmerizing.

Ladies and gentlemen, I am talking about the newly crowned Mrs. Asia International 2015. And, she is no other than the proud mom of three (3), Jennifer Helen Weigel. A lady with class and such great finesse is how I define her. A lady with class who walks with elegance and sits like a queen but, talks like a lawyer. Yes, you just read it right. She is fierce and fearless and that’s what made me admire her more. Per her; “I just want to be honest. I am frank.” And, wouldn’t we want someone who’d be an epitome of honesty? Well, Mrs. Weigel is surely a beauty queen to be admired.

Mrs. Jennifer Helen D. Weigel just made a history after being crowned as Classic Mrs. Asia International Metropolitan 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last 13th of June, 2015 at Galaxy Hall – HGH Convention. She won the Best in National Costume designed by her fellow Cebuano, Philipp Tampus and is now the Classic Mrs. Asia International 2015 Ambassador. Aside from the National Costume, she also walked with such poise and grace in the evening gown competition. She wore an intricate gown designed by another Cebuano, Cary Santiago.

She surely did such great job. So when we were given the chance to ask questions, I didn’t think twice. I raised my hand and asked the first question. As a matter of fact, I had goosebumps when she answered my question (After winning Mrs. Asia International 2015, what’s next for Mrs. Jennifer Helen Weigel?) with; “I just want to focus with my family first. I have 3 kids and I need to focus to them.” Surely not defeating the purpose of being called a MRS. and a mom.

Throughout the Press Conference, I have always heard her say: “The competition was tough,” “It was my first time to join a pageant,” and “I didn’t really want to join at first.” But, look at where she is right now. From that shy lady (per her), to this renowned beauty queen and is already a master of her craft. What more could she ask for, right? Yes, she can really the NA SA’YO NA ANG LAHAT kind of lady but, when I asked her what has changed? She said: “Nothing.” That word was the only thing she uttered when asked and answered without any hesitation. She surely knows how to keep herself grounded.

And though she already made a name for herself since she has been a Best Dressed for the Philippines, she still considers herself as an individual. She never let these achievements cloud her mind and keeps her feet on the ground. So to those aspiring beauty queens out there but are too shy to at the least try, these are the words from Mrs. Jennifer Helen D. Weigel herself: “Believe in yourself. Trust in God. Be strong because you can do it!”

Flavors of the street : “Siomai tag tres”

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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July 2, 2015

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For sure you have noticed someone on a bike with a sidecart and umbrella. They are the beacon of hope to those who are on a tight budget and want to eat tasty food and satisfy their cravings. We call them “siomai tag tres” — a phrase which means they are selling siomai for three pesos only.

However, there are unpleasing rumors going around for some time now that they are using meat extenders which explains why they are cheap.The worst rumor I even heard is, they are using CAT meat! Woah!Cat meat?! Seriously?!

But here’s a trivia. The real reason why they sell siomai’s so cheap is because they put grind sayote more than pork. So this means you are eating 95% veggies and 5% pork perhaps? I’m not very sure. But even with this ratio, siomai’s on the street don’t really taste less nor taste bad. Try and be satisfied!

Another trivia — siomai’s are best paired with puso or hanging rice and cold softdrinks. Very satisfying!

Captain A’s: The Home of Boodle Fights

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Marel Baluyos

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June 19, 2015

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The original setter of Boodle fight Captain A’s Seafood Grill, has been serving sizzling hot meals to us Sugbuanons since 2010. Eating straight from banana leaves paired with the military ambience sets the people in their hunger mode.Captain A’s have brought Filipino homes in fine dining. With the warmth of well-known and all-timefavoritepinoyfood, it is comfortable to dine in and relax.
Captain A’s Seafood Grill has prepared a menu that will leave your stomach in awe.
One of the bestsellers, the different kinds of Boodelito, in the Boodle fight menu surely lives up to their names:

“MakaatakBoodelito” this is served with a plain rice, Kare-kare, Lumpiang Shanghai, Anduhaw and NilasingnaHipon.

“Makabuang” is also served with a plain rice, Spicy Chorizo, Pinakbet, Spicy Squid Head, and Seafood Soup.

“Makabungog” served with plain rice, HiponsaGata, Baked Scallops, Grilled Squid and EnsaladangTalong.

“Makabuhi” served with plain rice, Chicken Barbeque, Monggo Soup, GinataangTalong, and Pinakbet

“Makaciagit” this is with Java rice with Eggs, SeafoodSoup, Chopsuey, Anduhaw and Lumpiang Shanghai.

“Makalipay” served with plain rice, Grilled Squid, Pancit Canton, PaksiwnaLechon and Chopsuey.

“Boodelito” has distinctive taste of mini budol fight experience that will only cost you 588 pesos for each serving and is enough to feed 2 to 3 persons. While all meals in their boodle fight menu are good for 4-5 persons with unlimited plain rice, one iced tea pitcher and a complementary dessert for only 1,358 pesos.
And when the food is all served, get set and be sure to hit the target! Defy casual dining experience and enjoy quality “eating combat” with your family, friends and colleagues only here at Cebu’s finest, Captain A’s Seafood Grill.

For big and private celebrations, they have KTV rooms, conference rooms and Barracks. They also offer catering services. All reservations and rental services, please contact Captain A’s Seafood Grill 2-3 days before your desired date.

You can always do a reservation online! Just visit Captain A’s website at Captain A’s and fill out their online reservation form or call (032) 236 1693, +63 9436094057, +63 9772153596 or visit them at Don Jose Avila Street, Capitol Site, Cebu City.

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Flavors of the street : “Pungko Pungko”

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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June 16, 2015

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The greatest hurdle of someone who is trying to save money is on how to cut down his expenses. Well, eating is the top consumer of your allowance! It’s really hard to resist food especially those that are freshly cooked. You could even taste it just by looking at it!

Reality is, you can’t save if you give in to temptation! Hey, I’m not saying you should starve yourself just to save up. What I’m implying here is that, you could save money while making your stomach full! I know. I know you’re thinking, “He’s nuts! How could we spend less while making our stomachs full?” But don’t judge me just yet because, you’ll be amazed after this!

PUNGKO PUNGKO.. Pungko, which means “to sit”, is the top grossing food source. Not only do they sell very affordable food, they are also very tasty. Imagine just by bringing rice from the house, you can then enjoy fresh, crispy and tasty food! And could enjoy these for less! You could save up to 50 pesos or even more! But choose wisely because there are some pungko pungko vendors who make their viands much expensive than the regular pricing.

NOTE: Before eating, make sure you have a strong stomach.There are some who are more sensitive than that of the others and can’t tolerate these kinds of food and look at the vendor if he’s neat enough.

Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival

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Hannah Abelgas

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June 5, 2015

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One of the biggest festivals in Cebu next to the mother of all festivals “Sinulog”, the “Kadaugan Sa Mactan Festival” is an annual festival celebrated every 27th of April at the Mactan Shrine in Mactan Island, Cebu to commemorate the historical Battle of Mactan between the city’s hero Lapu-Lapu with the men of Mactan and Magellan with the Spanish soldiers.

On the morning of April 27, 1521, Magellan and a larger force returned to Mactan to end the revolt.Lapu-Lapu and the men of Mactan, armed with spears, and kampilan, faced Spanish soldiers led by Magellan wearing armor from his head to his knees. Magellan and a number of his men were killed, and the Spanish ships promptly left for good.

Lapu-Lapu was the king of Mactan, who is known as the first native of the archipelago to have resisted Spanish colonization. He is now regarded as the first Filipino hero. Lapu-Lapu is remembered for thwarting a Spanish invasion of his island and causing the death of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, in what would later be known as the Battle of Mactan.

The Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival is held on the month of April with street dancing and the mouth-watering Food Festival. Several hotels and restaurants represented themselves and offered fine foods for a cheap price.

The Festival ends with the remake of the Battle of Mactan on April 27 in the early morning hours. The view at 5.30 am was truly memorable and remarkable. KadaugansaMactan has indeed transported us back in time that every Cebuano should experience.

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Patty’s bakeshop: Barangay Support Program

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Hoven Andre Encontro

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June 4, 2015

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May 30, 2015, Patty’s Bakeshop initiates its Barangay Support Program in Barangay Lagtang, Talisay . Bread by Patty Corporation owned by Mr. Jose Rodion L. Uy opened its first Patty’s Bakeshop in Barangay Lagtang. Since Brgy. Lagtang is where the first Patty’s bakeshop stood and their anniversary is coming, they decided to give back to the barangay the blessings they received. Popup tents, road signs, chairs, uniforms for the tanods and street sweepers ,and plates were given to the barangay officials so that they could properly distribute the items given.

With over 42 branches in the Philippines, Patty’s Bakeshop aims to give a personal touch with their customer service, also quality and cleanliness is their top priority.
Their customer service is really nice! After I bought something from the bakeshop, their sales lady greeted me “salamat sa pag bisita sir, God bless” with a smile and she didn’t know I was there for this article. Now that is what you call a great customer service!

The Charlie,Charlie Challenge explained.

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Cheryl Navarro

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June 2, 2015

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A bizarre new game is starting to trend in the internet world. A Quija-board inspired game Charlie Charlie Challenge is taking over the children with the thought of them being connected with the dead Mexican spirit with red and black eye ‘charlie’.

The game is played with six unsharpened (its for the safety) pencils, a piece of paper and a partner. Facing your partner both must hold three pencils then arrange them as three sides of a box. Make sure that the ends will touch to your partner’s pencil to form a complete rectangle. But the most common way of playing is using only two pencils and a piece of paper where you place the pencil on a piece of paper in the shape of the cross with a word ‘yes’ and ‘no’.

To begin the challenge both players must chant “Charlie, Charlie can we play?” and “Charlie, Charlie are you there?” if the pencil moves downward it means no, then if the pencil moves upward it means yes, but if the pencils move into different ways it means maybe or the question can’t be answer at the moment please try again later. Charlie can answer a ‘yes or no’ questions just like the Magic 8 ball.
To end the challenge both players must also chant “Charlie, Charlie can we stop?” after the pencil move, both players must drop all the pencils on the floor to break any contact started with charlie.

In scientific thinking:
Charlie Charlie Challenge is just a silly internet fad made. The reason behind the pencil move is just a basic Gravity due to the awkward positioning of the pencil it will move until it gets it natural position, so even if you wouldn’r want the pencil to move it will surely move it can be due to the breathing or the movement of the grid and the land in the earth. The paranormal activity you’ll encounter if you don’t say goodbye to charlie is just because of the brain gets itself into a state that makes it extra suggestible and fearful.

In Biblical thinking:
Charlie Charlie Challenge is considered as a demonic activity. The priest says that opening a portal between demon and interacting to people is a danger.

So what can you say about this Twitter Craze #CharlieCharlieChallenge ? Did your curiousity hits you and you begin to wonder what is the truth behind this game? There’s no way we can answer your question, the only thing you can do is to play the game and ask Charlie.

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Satisfy your cravings at The Pancake House

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Arcel Espinosa

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May 15, 2015

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Make yourself at home and have your cravings satisfied in one of the pioneering food establishments in town. Filled with classic movie posters hanged on bright orange and yellow walls, The Pancake House is a perfect place to dine. Enjoy your meal in an inviting and homey place with warm service from their staff.

The Pancake House is introducing their new Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes. It can be served in 2 or 3 layers with peanut butter filling topped with the famous Reese’s chocolates and banana slices, oozing with maple syrup.

The Pancake House is not just all about pancakes! They also serve other dishes from breakfast meals to mouthwatering lunch and dinner servings. Their menu includes some Filipino favorites including Beef Tapa, Smokes Golden Tinapa, and Daing na Bangus. If you’re more like of a heavy eater, don’t worry cause they have meals just for you such as the Special Salisbury Steak, Hot Roast Beef, or the Spicy Chicken Fillet with Rice Pilaf paired with your choice of soup or salad. Who wouldn’t be pleased with those? Their spaghetti with meat sauce and Carbonara is also a must try. They have tasty waffles, delightful cinnamon and French toasts, and fluffy flavorful omelets that can be paired with freshly brewed coffee or tea.

They also serve the best tacos in town that’s perfect to pair with refreshing milkshakes. But if you want to have them in a single dish, Pan Chicken Special Set, House Special Set, Hamburger Steak Special, are some of their special sets. You can also enjoy delightful desserts like Mango Crepe with Ice Cream, Jumbo Banana Split, and Halo-halo jubilee.

So what are you waiting for? Visit your nearest Pancake House branch and have your cravings satisfied!

Operating hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Branches:

Level 2, The Terraces, Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park
Banilad Town Center, Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad
Oakridge Business Park, A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City

SHOE SELFIE: How to do it best

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Sarah Ladeza

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April 27, 2015

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If you are one of my closest friends, you pretty much know how obsess I currently am with footwears. And since I am obsess with them, I pretty much wish to at least take a SHOE SELFIE but, I don’t know how to get a close to perfection shot. That’s why I did some research. I read magazines, blogs, and even watched some vlogs just so I’d be able to know how to ace a shoe selfie.

Don’t fret and waste time looking for articles because, I have everything in store for you. If you want to be the shoefie queen in your hood, score a few tips from this article by checking out the tried and tested moves below.

I’m putting an emphasis about the importance of having a clean and manicured feet.
We want people to notice our shoes and not our nail dirt. Or, you may not have feet as pretty as whoever owns the prettiest feet but cleanliness can get you through. That’s why, this is the basic.
Ask your followers or friends to help you pick the best color for you.

Pretty shoes times three will your give you triple the IG hearts.
Treat the snapshots as if you’re taking a flatlay.

Be mindful of the angles as well as the beauty of the empty spaces. Do not feel the need to put extra “props” because the focus should be on your shoes and not those excess baggage.
Sometimes, getting your feet up helps.

I’ve got nothing more to say but, it will really help. Just trust me on this.
Opt for textured floors for backgrounds.

Tiles, grass, sand, and cement can all potentially be the perfect backdrop for your SOTD.
Natural light is your best friend.

The same with taking selfies, natural light will do wonders for your shoefie. Your shoes look even more special when hit by the light as it creates artsy shadows.
But, don’t be afraid to use filters.

Some of us may go to the extent of purchasing new filters to prettify their grids, but if you don’t feel like spending, you can always turn to manually adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and exposure of your shots through VSCO or even just on Instagram.
Be creative with your poses.

Just like selfies, you need to let your shoes do the pose too.
Be witty with your captions.

Puns are always welcome and your caption says a lot about your photo. “First impression lasts.”

Who knows, with your expertly curated shoefies, you might even wake up to a box from that new online shop asking you to take an SOTD with their new arrivals! To have your shoe size on record with other people – now that’s balling. Until next time, Sugbuholics!

Photos are taken from the wires.

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