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“ALAM mo ba ang pinakamasarap na feeling sa buong mundo? Ano? Ang maka-feeling ka!” Sounds corny, right? But this Taglish phrase emerged as the most favorite pickup line in the “GT & Me Mushy Days” online Valentine contest.

Out of the numerous entries received by GT & Me -- the official Facebook fan page of Cebu-based GT Cosmetics Manufacturing, the above pickup line posted by Jo Ablaza got the most “likes” at 188 before the 12-midnight deadline last Feb. 14.

Aside from best pickup line contest, the “GT & Me Mushy Days” Valentine promo also included a photo contest, “Love is...” complete-the-phrase contest, and “My Love Story” contest – all of which drew a significant number of entries that increased GT & Me’s fan base by two-thirds or roughly 67%.

The “Love is patient, love is kind” cliché still proves to be the most popular among GT fans as it garnered 239 likes for “Love is...” complete-the-phrase entrant Rommel Apo, who works at the Division of City Schools in Quezon City.

Polinda Usero of Project 8, Quezon City, turned in the best love story with 315 likes, while April Obial also of Quezon City submitted the second best with 158 likes.

“It started with a simple dinner at Antipolo (overlooking resto) Padis point. It was really a simple and ordinary date, not unusual or whatsoever. Until we get into the car, when my bf (now my hubby) opened the door, I found a red rose resting neatly on my seat. I was surprised and amazed since it was my first time to receive a rose from him, but it didn’t stop there. Upon smelling the red rose, there’s a ring inside the petals...and the rest is history,” Usero narrated her winning love story which also appealed to GT & Me admins.

The poster of photos with her husband during their baby’s first birthday celebration notched 370 likes for Gladys Salvador, who goes by the name of Terese Last on Facebook and is from North Fairview in Quezon City.

All winners received packages of GT products, chocolates, and roses, while consolation prizes of GT products were rewarded to the first 20 entries for the photo contest, which drew the most number of participants.

The first 20 who posted their photo entries were Kenneth John Pacquibot (aka Neket Burbe) of Mandaue City, Roselyn Talens Balingit of Nueva Ecija, Gessa Marie Bartolaba Condiño, April Obial, Rachelle Ferrer (aka Maam Rache) of Quezon City, Jacklyn Ferrer of Quezon City, Naty Obial – Quezon City, Ajonri Arevalo Ferrer - Quezon City, Dexter Rose Fernando (aka L de LionCourt) of Nueva Ecija, Miriam Francisca Ferrer – Quezon City, Angelyn Galinggana – Quezon City, Filamay Asturias Beboso of Bacolod City, Jhenice Balingit of Nueva Ecija, Debbie Barbon-Joplo of Negros Occidental, Nino Cataluña, Cris Ann Ban Jaen, Magdalena Joplo, Ma. Elizabeth Jimenez Gamboa, Gretzel Dioneo-Gocon of Bacolod City, and Reysan Pendon Depasucat of Negros Occidental.

GT products – namely the carrot soap, papaya soap, bleaching organic soap, night cream, day cream, sunblock, and toner – are available in all SM supermarkets, Watsons health and beauty shops, Robinsons departments stores, and in all leading department stores, malls, and supermarkets nationwide.

GT Cosmetics, which will also be available in all leading pharmacies and drug stores across the country in the very near future, was founded in 1994 as a home-based family business in the town of Liloan, 18 kilometers north of Cebu City.

Globe Telecom helps build safe homes for the vulnerable, both humans and wildlife. Thus, proceeds from its Run4Home 2012 annual charity fun run will be donated to four organizations - two of which construct homes for disadvantaged people while the other two work to save indigenous animals from extinction.

 For this year, Run4Home beneficiaries are Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (CBCF), Gawad Kalinga, Habitat for Humanity, and Philippine Tarsier Foundation (PTF). Globe Run4Home 2012 will be held on March 25 at the Cebu International Convention Center.

"Climate change threatens human habitats and endangered species so we decided that Run4Home should fund, not just housing projects of non-government organizations (NGOs) but also environmental conservation. This year, we again partnered with GK and Habitat to rebuild homes for Typhoon Sendong victims in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. At the same time, we included CBCF and PTF so we can assist in conserving the natural habitats of flower pecker birds in Cebu and tarsiers in Bohol," said Rob I. Nazal, Globe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Head.

For 14 years, CBCF which protects rare flora and fauna native to the province, has focused its resources on the study of Cebu's wide range of biodiversity such as the Cebu Cinnamon, Cebu Flowerpecker and Black Shama. Specifically, it has championed the critically endangered Flowerpecker, now designated as the provincial bird of Cebu, after the Foundation's research renewed interest in the region's natural heritage.

Deforestation almost wiped out Cebu Flowerpeckers. They were believed extinct by early 20th century. A few were rediscovered in patches of protected areas 20 years ago. But the latest count in 2005 showed total population stood at only 85-105 individuals.

CBCF studied other terrestrial species from reptiles and flying mammals like bats to herbs and trees. They also piloted a "warden scheme" among the forest occupants that started in Tabunan Forest, an environmentally-sensitive area in the uplands of Cebu City. At present, 14 Forest Stewards serve Tabunan while 23 forest wardens guard the Nug-as Forest in Alcoy, a fishing and quarrying town. The scheme has become a model for other forest conservation areas.

CBCF also coaches communities in areas where rare plants and animals remain so they can eke out a living without destroying the ecosystem and be guardians of their own natural resources over the long-term.

Globe Run4Home second beneficiary, 16-year old PTF, maintains a 167-hectare tarsier sanctuary, a research facility and a guest center in Corella, near Tagbilaran City to preserve the last stronghold of the world's smallest primate.

Bohol's tarsier numbers plummeted from several thousands to 700 between 1960 to late 1990's due to habitat destruction, the pet trade, hunting, tourist misinformation and malpractices as well as house cat predation. Given the tarsiers' territorial nature, each tiny mammal needs one hectare of space. Being nocturnal, tarsiers may commit suicide when disturbed at daytime. They don't breed in captivity and mate only once a year. Little else is known about tarsiers. Conservationists rated them as Data Deficient and Conservation Dependent.

However, saving the last of these endangered primates cannot prosper without a strong community base, PTF maintained. Tourists should likewise be managed and tarsier habitat should be preserved.

Gawad Kalinga, which was also a Run4Home beneficiary last year, is a long-time partner of Globe in its CSR programs. GK has built over 2,000 organized communities for the Filipino poor in 17 years. By creating a culture of caring and sharing in different sectors of society, restoring the dignity and productivity of the poor, GK aims to free 5 million families from poverty by 2024.

GK's holistic model has been adopted in other developing nations like Cambodia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its poverty eradication approach consists of community empowerment, community infrastructure, child and youth development, health, environment and food sufficiency.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), on the other hand, has built over 32,000 houses for needy Filipino families nationwide for nearly 25 years. Habitat is also a strong partner of Globe and has been a Run4Home beneficiary since the activity was launched in 2009.

This May, HFHP volunteers will construct 200 homes for families affected by the recent typhoons through a simultaneous build activity in Tanza, and in Indahag, Cagayan de Oro as part of its Asia Pacific-wide "Youth Build 2012". Other flagship programs cover urban renewal, housing for school teachers, firefighters and public servants. "Peace Build" brings together citizens of different faith to construct schools, homes and develop communities.

he organization's four-year "I Build" campaign provides health, education, financial literacy and values formation to families aside from providing shelter while "Re-Build" is a full-length disaster response and rehabilitation initiative.

Search for The Outstanding Cebu City Youth Leaders" (TOCCYL 2012) Cebu is initiated by the City Government of Cebu, through the Cebu City Youth Development Commission, & Office of the Mayor. The (TOCCYL 2012), is one of the highlights of the Cebu City Charter Day Celebration this year.

 This project aims to give due recognition to the young Cebu City Leaders who have unselfishly dedicated their efforts in serving the Cebu City community in active involvement and participation in community-oriented services especially health, peace and order and youth development.

• Be a Filipino citizen, 25 years old or younger at the time of the Summit
• Be a bonafide undergraduate student of a school / university
• Be a 3rd or 4th year student of a 4-year course; 4th or 5th year student of a 5-year course (by June 2012)
• Be taking up any course in the following fields of study: Business Management, Accounting, Communications, Political Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Psychology, Economics, and Law
• Be ranked in the top 20 of their college or department
• Be an active leader or officer of any student organization – student government, academic, cause-oriented, socio-civic or religious in nature
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Not have any disciplinary case inside or outside campus

• A fully completed application form. Applicants may download copies of the application forms here.
• A certified true copy of the applicant’s college transcript for all undergraduate course work, ending with the grades from the first semester of SY 2011 - 2012. (Note: Once the applicant qualifies for the next round of screening, the Screening Committee will require the applicant to present the second semester grades of SY 2011 – 2012 with a certification from the School Registrar stating the cumulative overall GPA / GWA of the applicant.)
• Certification from the School Registrar stating the overall cumulative GPA / GWA of the applicant.
• Certifications supporting leadership experience, awards received, and community involvements.
• A signed recommendation letter
• Personal essay, artwork, or photograph

• All applications submitted will be evaluated by Corporate HR.
• Corporate HR will screen the applications based on the following criteria: academic performance, leadership ability, awards received, community involvement, recommendations, and personal essay, artwork, or photograph.
•  Corporate HR will determine the shortlisted applicants who will proceed to the panel interview. Applicants will be notified via phone call.
• Panel interviews will be conducted at the corporate offices of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. in Cebu and Makati. Other non-Cebu applicants will either be interviewed in their respective schools or at the different Aboitiz Group business units.
• After the panel interview, Corporate HR will then select the top 90 delegates who will join the 2-day Summit in Cebu City. They will be notified through their designated school official. Results will also be posted on the official AFLBS Facebook account.

March 30, 2012	Deadline of Applications
April 23, 2012	Announcement of Interviewees
April 30 – May 31, 2012	Panel Interviews
June 15, 2012	Announcement of Top 90
August 17 – 18, 2012	7th AFLBS

Note: The application timetable may change without prior notice. 

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