10-time PBA All-Star returns to Alaska as Basketball Directors

10-time PBA All-Star returns to Alaska as Basketball Director for Alaska Basketball Powercamp, Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA programsAt the 2015 Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska Tip-Off, Jan. 24, at the British School Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Philippine Basketball Association All-Star player and coach Jeff Cariaso has announced his return to Alaska to help the next generation of young and aspiring basketball players realize their dreams. The launch was led by Alaska Milk President and CEO Fred Uytengsu, NBA Country Manager for the Philippines Carlo Singson and Alaska Milk VP for Marketing Blen Fernando.

“This feels like a homecoming for me because I’ve always been proud to be part of Alaska. My job right now is to find the best basketball players for boys and girls around the country and help them develop to their full potential not just as players but also as persons and productive members of the community,” said Cariaso.

Cariaso started his 15-year career in PBA after he was drafted sixth overall by Alaska in 1995 where he also took the Rookie of the Year award that year. On his 2nd year in the league, he achieved a rare Grand Slam with the Aces. When Jeff rejoined Alaska Aces in 2004, he was team captain for six years before announcing his retirement in 2010 after playing 15 seasons in the league. From being a 10-time PBA All-Star, 2003 PBA All-Filipino Finals MVP and 2002 PBA All Filipino Best Player of the Conference, Cariaso began his transition to becoming a coach in 2011.

Cariaso returned home to Alaska this year to as Basketball Director for Alaska Basketball Powercamp and Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA under Alaska's NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. Program to help aspiring young players achieve their full potential. He will travel around the country together with the other coaches to conduct school clinics for coaches and players during the regional selection camps. They will also teach not just the basics of the sport but also STAR values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, (positive) Attitude, and Respect. These activities will culminate in the National Training Camp at the SM Mall of Asia where the 2015 Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA all-star teams and national coaches are named.

The players and coaches will then have an experience of a lifetime when they go on a trip to watch an NBA game and meet NBA players. Last year, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA teams flew to Beijing, China to meet basketball legend Yao Ming and played friendly basketball games with other all-stars teams from Southeast Asia.



Young boys and girls will learn positive values as they as they showcase their basketball skills with athletes of the same age (10 to 14) through the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA. Alaska promotes a healthy lifestyle, especially among children, through regular sports activities and proper nutrition. According to the 7th National Nutrition Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute and the Department of Health, obesity is increasing with nearly two out 10 children considered as overweight. Under-nutrition is also a public health concern.

Alaska provides proper nutrition through its Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink, which contains essential nutrients that help children reach their full growth potential.  With Alaska as presenting partner, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA program has reached thousands of schools and communities nationwide and benefited thousands of young boys and girls, parents, and coaches through basketball training camps and school clinics.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program for 2015 will definitely be exciting with Coach Jeff on board in helping our future athletes realize their dreams. Encourage your children to go out and play!  For general information about Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines please visit www.jrnba.asia/philippines; Alaska Milk Corporation visit www.alaskamilk.com; Alaska Basketball Power Camp visit

www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball and for live Twitter updates follow @ALASKAsportshub #JrNBA #JrWNBA

Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Shaving Challenge

Yesterday, January 25, 2015 – Droves of men from all over the metro dropped by recently on one of the most surprising challenges in the Eastwood City Mall. A lot of them were astonished to find themselves among the men who, according to a global survey, were shaving the wrong way.  Gillette Mach 3 Turbo educated men on the finer points of a close shave, and how they can improve their current regimen.

Studies conducted with 7000 men from all around the world showed how improper shaving with a disposable razor causes redness, and subsequently, reduced confidence. Through the challenge, representatives of Gillette Mach 3 Turbo demonstrated how to best shave their facial hair. This was further reinforced b ythe assistance and antics of Tony Toni, Sam YG, and Slick Rick of Boys Night Out, who showed how a smooth shave can lead to smoother moves and amp up their game. As with the rest of the world, it was found that post shaving redness is also a common problem with Filipinos, who reported satisfaction with their current shaving regimen. Much to their chagrin, men were made to shed their longstanding shaving practice and the misconception that redness is an unavoidable consequence of a close shave. They found that there is an easy solution to redness and irritation that is the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo.

Men who tried the challenge found that their usual regimen, which is to use disposable razors, led to an uncomfortable and rough shaving experience on one side of their face. With hair being pulled instead of being cut properly, this led to the parallel of the shave with uncomfortable and rough skin afterwards. Later, they tried the recommended shaving regimen utilizing the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo on the other side of their face and immediately felt the difference with a smooth, even and close shave. The distinction was also very visible with smoother skin.

The new and improved Gillette Mach 3 Turbo proves to be an antithesis to their old thinking and the perfect solution to their current dilemma. Gillette MACH3 Turbo has advanced triple-blade technology and an enhanced Lubrastrip with Aloe Vera. The Enhanced Lubrastrip has an improved formula that slowly releases lubricants during the shave for a longer lasting glide. The nano thin blades are individually spring-mounted to automatically adjust and respond to the curves of the face and skin; these are also aligned progressively to provide an efficient shave by allowing the blades to shave gradually closer in a single stroke. Expanded Micro fins gently set up the hair so that the three blades can shave more effectively with incredible comfort. The Front Pivoting Head, meanwhile, improves the overall performance, closeness and smoothness of the shave. All these ensure the closest shave possible with lesser chances for irritation and redness

“Filipinos are more aware of design and technology nowadays and how these are vital in their lives, they are also now more conscious about these can play a big part in grooming. Gillette Mach 3 Turbo ensures that Filipinos are more confident about their appearance, so they can look and actually be more confident every day. The new Gillette Mach 3 Turbo delivers an exceptionally closer shave with less irritation, even on the most sensitive areas of the face - including the neck and jaw line and contour of the face. The technology reduces irritation and guarantees up to zero redness, thereby making the Filipino more at ease, and capable to tackle whatever challenge come their way,” says,  P&G Philippines’ Chief Marketing Officer – Mr. Ramachandra Golikere.

Those who tried and tested the new Gillette Mach 3 Turbo during the shaving challenge were awed by the results. They were made aware of the huge difference from their usual shaving regimen, and have since committed themselves to less redness and irritation. Gillette has been at the cutting edge of blade and razor technology for more than 100 years, resulting in a deep understanding of men`s shaving needs, the science behind shaving, and the impact of shaving on men`s skin, Your needs define the design of the new Gillette Mach 3 Turbo, and Gillette makes a big promise on this product, “Zero Redness. Money back guaranteed”. Try the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo for yourself and see a world of difference.

Halik sa Hangin - A Different Kind of Love Story

Star Cinema's first movie of the year is a cast of fresh 1st big-screen team-up of Julia Montes and Gerald Anderson together with JC De Vera. A new flavor of Love story like no other, this movie is not just your ordinary 'Kilig' Movie but something different and the twist is more intense and mysterious. It is so mysterious that even Direk 'Manny' Emmanuel Quido Palo and the rest of the cast can't divulge some of the scenes that can possibly spoil the mysteries or questions that whomever will watch the movie. Julia admitted that even on her role she can't simply just snap back to reality or get out of the personality of her role because up until now that the movie is done shooting, there are still questions that she got in the movie that left her curious.

One of the best things to watch for is how Direk Manny presentend Baguio on a different angle, something that no other movies or teleserye has ever done before. There are not much on the story to tell at this point, but only curiosity that also formed in my mind on seeing this movie. So I guess we'll all just check it out on January 28, 2015 where will be showing nationwide.