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Christmas begins at the Ateneo today with the opening of the Christmas parks in an event dubbed “Paskong Salu-Salo Simula 2011″. The event took place at the Sacred Heart Pavilion at the Church of the Gesu. The celebration began with a salu-salo slated at 4 p.m. and the official opening of the Christmas parks at 5 p.m. The Christmas Parks is an initiative of the University which hopes to “foster community spirit among students, parents, alumni, faculty, non-teaching staff and administrators.” Areas in the University have been assigned to various units for the staff to turn into their Christmas parks. True to the University’s environment-friendly policy, the materials used for the parks include mostly recycled materials. Indigenous materials have also been used in the parks making the initiative quintessentially Filipino in nature. What good way to show the spirit of bayanihan at the Ateneo than to attend the opening of this joyous occasion and usher in a meaningful Christmas seaso...

The Ateneo de Manila University may consider moving out of Loyola Heights in Quezon City, its home for the past 59 years, the Ateneo High School principal revealed Friday. “Ateneo may actually consider moving to another campus,” said Fr. Raymund-Benedict Hizon, SJ, principal of the Ateneo High School, in a post using his Twitter account @RBHizonSJ. Xavier Hall at the Loyola Heights Campus Hizon tweeted this in the context of a strategic planning activity in Antipolo City, based on his post earlier in the day. “We have to consider our rapidly expanding population, environmental impact, and our many needs,” Hizon said, explaining the proposed move. “We MAY (emphasis his), but it still remains a long shot.” “Be at peace,” the school official added after his statement drew a mix of reactions from Ateneans. “We MAY does not mean we WILL.” Changing landscapes If the move pushes through, it will come amid changing landscapes in Loyola Heights – a popular hangout of students not...

This year’s Philippine University Games or UniGames set Oct. 22 to 29 in Roxas City, Capiz will be a showcase of the finest student athletes in the country. It will also give the Philippine Sports Commission, the government’s funding arm in sports, a chance to discover and identify future members of the national pool. “The PSC is playing a more active role in the UniGames as part of our grassroots development program,” said PSC commissioner Jolly Gomez during yesterday’s PSA Forum. “It will allow us to see athletic talent among the youth, and act on their development during their formative years,” added the PSC commissioner. He said this year’s edition promises to be bigger than the previous ones with at least 46 universities to be represented by more than 4,000 students on hand. They will vie in 14 sports disciplines, including athletics, basketball, football, lawn tennis, swimming, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, beach volleyball, sepak takraw and billiards...

Revved up to take the pedal to the metal, De La Salle University’s solar-powered car, Sikat II is bound to take on and blaze through the Australian highways, as it races against 20 other cars in the World Solar Challenge. The country’s official delegate to the World Solar Challenge, Philippine Solar Team has 12 members who are students and professors of De La Salle University. The project is headed by Dr. Pag-Asa Gaspillo, supported by mechanical team heads Martin Kalaw, Isidro Marfori III, and electrical team head Jack Catalan (who also serves as team head). “The team is honored to represent the country, and very proud to have been able to design and create a solar car within seven months, and race it in the World Solar Challenge,” says team leader Jack Catalan. Sikat II is an offshoot of Sikat I, the Philippines’ second entry to the World Solar Challenge. Also engineered by a team of De La Salle University professors and students, Sikat I placed 12th in the race, competing agai...

After Ed Westwick, Penshoppe welcomes another international star to bring its brand to the forefront of glaobal style. Mario Maurer, Thai celebrity best know for the hit move  Crazy Little Thing Called Love , will be the new face of Penshoppe. The news that 22-year-old actor and model Maurer would become Penshoppe’s latest presentor was confirmed by the line’s brand director Alex Mendoza. "Mario will not only make Penshoppe a bigger fashion name across the borders. He will also help grow the market in the local and Southeast Asian region, especially knowing that he has a gained wide following among the younger set," Mendoza said on selecting the Thai star. “Mario is fresh, appealing and very influential. He represents the exciting new changes happening to the brand now,” he added. Maurer, known for his strikingly boyish good looks, and cool, young, free-spirited style, has proved much of himself in the regional entertainment industry. Aside from gracing magazine cover...

Mario Maurer  has a horror movie to be shown in the Philippines before his anticipated visit in the country. Mario Maurer topbills “Bangkok Ghost Stories,” also known in Thailand as “Rahtree Reborn” (Buppha Rahtree 3.1). The Thai heartthrob plays the role of a boy who fell in love with a dead girl. Here is the synopsis of the movie: Surrounded by tranquility of the apartment, a horrible spirit in the room 609 is lurking, and going to be awaken. This time the terrors are triplex. It is time for Oscar apartment to renovate after the death of the former owner. Now, it’s J’Sam who takes over the whole business and stealthily turns the third floor into an illegal casino. Meanwhile, Rang, a handsome guy who has a job as horror cartoonist moves in for a personal reason. As Rang has a supernatural ability to see ghost, he finally meets Buppha, a mysterious girl who lives in the room 609. Soon, He falls in love with her. When love is blind, Rang isn’t aware that his crush indeed...

Introducing the La Salle Centennial Mastercard, the card especially made for the proud Lasallian. This year commemorates a milestone for Lasallians in the Philippines as it marks the 100th year of La Salle in our country. BDO, the country’s largest bank, in its effort to celebrate the Centennial year with La Salle introduces the La Salle Centennial MasterCard. The La Salle Centennial MasterCard carries the MasterCard brand that is accepted worldwide. Every Lasallian can now enjoy life’s many essentials and conveniences perfect for an exclusive lifestyle plus the annual membership fee is waived for the first year for all new and supplementary cardholders. This card also comes with a rewards program that gives 1 reward point for every 50 pesos spent, wide selection of installment programs and premier  services  and privileges. Every Lasallian will carry his pride in his wallet. How to avail of the BDO La Salle Centennial Mastercard: We would like to invite you to be part o...