PLAY: Go out and celebrate the First Play Advocacy Week with your kids

When was the last time you played with your kids? Not just "playtime" with your gadgets or mobile devices but more of the games that you grew up playing.

If you're up for some field games and ready to get your hands and feet active, be part of Play Advocacy Week 2018 with your family.

In celebration of the National Children’s Month this November, Play It Forward and their partners – play champions – came up with different ways of participating in this week-long celebration.

Happening from November 18 to 24, 2018, Play Advocacy Week is a campaign led by Play It Forward, Unilab Foudation’s therapeutic play program for children in vulnerable areas. The program is founded on the belief that every child has the right to play, and that play is essential in the mental health and holistic development of children.

Play Champions graced the kick-off event of Play Advocacy Week, a campaign led by Play It Forward, Unilab Foundation’s therapeutic play program for children founded on the belief that every child has the right to play, and that play is essential in the holistic development of children. The event was held at the Mind Museum at BGC, taguig City today.

In photo: Ms. Elizabeth Aristorenas, Unilab Foundation Executive Director; Ms. Yasmin Mapua-Tang, Probe Media Foundation Executive Director; Ms. Lee Nabablit-Aguila, Council for the Welfare of Children Planning Officer; Mr. Geomel Jetonzo, World Vision Philippines Technical Program Manager for Education; Ms. Ma. Fatima Lorenzo, Kythe Foundation Executive Director; Ms. Anne Marie Dimalanta, A Child’s D.R.E.A.M. Foundation Administrator; Ms. Bambi Manosa-Tanjutco, Tukod Foundation Vice President; and Ms. Maribel Garcia, The Mind Museum Curator.

With more than 30 partners from the government, corporate companies, the academe, and the healthcare sector, Play It Forward wants to reach as many people as possible in order to make play happen.

You too can be part of the Play Advocacy Week! Here are some of the activities organized by our Play Champions:

PLAY with colors at the Color Run Hero Tour.

●        What’s happening: Join this colorful fun run organized by YesPinoy Foundation, an advocacy founded by actor Dingdong Dantes. Find out why it’s dubbed the “Happiest 5k on the Planet!”

●        When is this: November 18, 2018 in McKinley West, Taguig City

●        This is best for: Everyone! Bring your friends or family in support of the youth of our country.

●        I’m interested! How can I join? Visit www.runrio.com/race/the-color-run-hero-tour-2018 for details!

Watch a local theater PLAY with your kids at PETA.

●        What’s happening: Watch the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)’s show, “Tagu-Taguan, Nasaan ang Buwan?” It is a children’s musical filled with quirky and imaginative sets and characters.

●        When is this: The show will run from November 18 to 29, 2018

●        This is best for: The whole family!

●        I’m interested! How can I join? Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PETATHEATER for details on where you can purchase tickets. PETA Theater Center is located at #5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

PLAY with your imagination and make dolls with scraps, at Museo Pambata’s Doll Making Workshop.

●        What’s happening: Museo Pambata is conducting a Doll-Making Workshop!

●        When is this: November 24 and 25, 2018, 9:00AM to 4:00PM

●        This is best for: Kids, and adults too! If you are a mom, a teacher, a nurse, or if you simply want to learn another bonding activity with kids, then this is the place to go!

●        More fun: A photo exhibit called “Through the Eyes of a Child”, as well as an art sale by kids, will also run in Museo Pambata from November 18 to 24.

●        I’m interested! How can I join? Email info@museopambata.org or visit www.facebook.com/MuseoPambata

Unleash the power of Role-PLAY at KidZania.

●        What’s happening: KidZania supports the National Children’s Month, and believes in the children’s right to play, right to learn and right to be. Let your child have fun while learning through KidZania’s role-play activities!

●        When is this: Throughout the Play Advocacy Week, from November 18 to 24!

●        This is best for: Children aged 7 to 17 years old, who want to learn how to be a doctor, a fireman, a reporter, and so much more!

●        I’m interested! How can I join? Visit manila.kidzania.com/en-ph for tickets! KidZania is located at Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

PLAY in costume with Star Wars characters.

●        What’s happening: Kythe Foundation, University of Santo Tomas 4C3 Eco, together with the 501st Legion Philippine Garrison, is bringing the Star Wars universe to life for the pediatric patients in the Philippine Orthopedic Center.

●        When is this: November 24, 2018

●        This is exclusively for: Pediatric patients and their families at the Philippine Orthopedic Center, 78-A Maria Clara St, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City.

●        I want to meet them too! Where can I find them? Check out their other events on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pinoy501st. 

Join the PLAY Sessions at Ronald McDonald’s Bahay Bulilit.

●        What’s happening: Do you remember playing in a McDonald’s play place as a kid? The Ronald McDonald House of Charities will be conducting play sessions in Bahay Bulilit play areas!

●        When is this: November 18 to 24, 2018

●        I’m interested! How can I join? If you want to volunteer, please contact Danika Madulid at danica.madulid@ph.mcd.com.

Play champions from the Philippine Heart Center, WWF-Philippines, Bantay Bata 163 and Vico’s Artism will also be holding their own play activities during the week. Our friends from Philippine Pediatrics Society and A Child's D.R.E.A.M. Foundation will be championing play through social media campaigns.

Ayala Malls-Solenad will have giant art installations that feature traditional Filipino games. This is in line with Tukod Foundation’s Awit at Laro campaign, which celebrates the spirit of play.

For a full list of activities during the Play Advocacy Week, follow www.facebook.com/PlayItForwardPH!

But wait, there’s more!

Play It Forward has invited renowned artists to paint murals in the foundation’s key partner areas. 3D artist Archie Blanco will go to Play It Forward’s first ever play space in Cagayan De Oro, while Ged Alangui of the STOBOSA artwork in Baguio will visit the National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City. Together with volunteers from Gawad Kalinga and Play It Forward, these artists will bring a bit more color to the lives of the children in these communities.

Play It Forward invites more Play Champions to help promote the children’s right to play. Since 2012, the program has been able to conduct over 3,000 play sessions, and has reached over 7,000 pediatric patients and children from vulnerable areas.

The Play Advocacy Week is endorsed by the Council for the Welfare of Children.

For partnerships and more information about the Play Advocacy Week, please contact the secretariat at (+632) 858-1000 local 8163 or email partnerships@unilabfoundation.org. You may also visit www.facebook.com/PlayItForwardPH and www.unilabfoundation.org. 

4 leadership principles startup entrepreneurs must know

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith (center) joins executive coaches Serely Alcaraz and Dr. Peter Chee for a CEO, HR, and Senior Leaders conference in Manila on October 26, 2018.

The road to business success is one that can be lonely and dreary. The unrelenting passion of entrepreneurs and startup CEOs, while initially beneficial for the organization, can soon become a deterrent to the growth of the business and even its people. And with their current knowledge and skillset, it is inevitable for any startup entrepreneur to seek help in developing and running the business.

According to the world’s leading executive coach and best-selling author, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the organizational dysfunction starts when the leader makes all the decisions and everyone else merely accepts them. As much as it is not enabling and maximizing the full potential of the employees, it is also extremely taxing on the top honcho. But that shouldn’t be the case, according to Dr. Goldsmith.

Having trained a number of corporate leaders across the globe, Dr. Goldsmith believes there are certain leadership principles that entrepreneurial leaders and start-up CEOs must adopt for self-improvement and re-assessment towards creating a positive impact on an organization.

1)      Develop an exit strategy. “It is a good exercise to take and think of what you would want to achieve before you exit,” said Dr. Goldsmith. Drawing small and big finish lines helps diffuse the pressure of success, especially for startup businesses. By celebrating both small and milestone wins, it motivates the individual to continue to reach for the bigger goal without just banking on the big one.

2)      Be a great client. “30 years ago, no CEO would have admitted wanting or needing to be coached. Coaching has come out of the closet and is something that people are no longer ashamed of,” said Dr. Goldsmith. It is important to understand that through coaching, entrepreneurial leaders are receiving mentoring which is hard to come by in the nature of the business. In the process, they are also creating a learning environment for themselves and their people.

3)      Don’t get lost in logic. “A lot of your suggestions are going to become orders even if you didn’t want them to. I really have to caution people about saying ‘have you thought of this?’ or ‘have you tried that?’ because once you start saying that, they just salute the flag and do it your way,” said. Dr. Goldsmith. He added that success is now defined as how much you can empower others and not how much you can do yourself.

4)      I know less than you do. Most startup businesses are created with intense passion from its founders – knowing the ins and outs of the business more than anyone else. However, as the business starts to grow, the game also changes as more people are hired who know more how to navigate the business landscape. When someone knows more than you do, it’s OK – that’s what the organization is for, it is about being able to lean on each other and working towards the same goals. “You can’t tell a knowledge worker what to do, you have to ask them what to do,” said Dr. Goldsmith.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith will headline a two-city CEO, HR, and Senior Leaders conference in Asia this October, with Manila as his last stop on October 26, 2018. He will be joined by top coaching gun Dr. Peter Chee, and master trainer and chief coach Serely Alcaraz. The leadership conference is organized by ITD, the global leadership development expert. For more information and registration, call ITD World Philippines at +632 887 7428 or email at itdmanila@itd world.com.

PRRC and Los Angeles County Board of Public Works revitalized“Sister Rivers” partnership

The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission’s (PRRC) and the Los Angeles County Board of Public Works (LACBPW) revitalized their “Sister Rivers” partnership on July 18, 2018 in Quezon City.

The “Sister River” partnership was forged between PRRC and the Los Angeles Department of Public Works to support the PRRC’s efforts to rehabilitate Pasig River.

Commissioner Joel F. Jacinto from Los Angeles Department of Public Works came to the Philippines to learn about the Pasig River Master Plan and to see esteros developed by the PRRC.

PRRC Executive Director Jose Antonio E. Goitia said there is a need to reinvigorate the “Sister River” partnership to help in their effort of rehabilitating the Pasig River.

“Commissioner Jacinto can help Mayor Abigail Binay-Campos and I fast-track the rehabilitation of waterways in Makati,” added Goitia.

 After the ceremony at the PRRC office, officials from the Commission and LACBPW are scheduled to visit some of Metro Manila’s rivers and linear parks.

They will have a walkthrough at Ermitanyo Creek and San Juan River in San Juan City and Maytunas creek in Mandaluyong City.

They will also visit the Poblacion Linear Park and Guadalupe Nuevo creek in Makati City. The Pasig Ferry Station in Guadalupe will also be visited by them and a tour of the Pasig River, from Guadalupe to Plaza Mexico in Manila will follow.

In 2016, “Sister River” partnership was forged between PRRC and the LACBPW in Los Angeles to support the PRRC’s efforts to rehabilitate Pasig River.

The signing of the agreement marked the start of a multifaceted exchange between communities surrounding the Los Angeles and Pasig Rivers, that face similar problems.

A New Home of Hope for Cancer Patients at The Medical City

Dr. Beatrice Tiangco, APSCI Deputy Director; Dr. Daniel MAlonzo, APSCI Director; TMC President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon; Chairman of the Board Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento; Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas, APSCI Deputy Director, and Senior Vice President for the Medical Services Group Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos.

Premier health institution The Medical City (TMC) yesterday launched its Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute (APSCI), named after its Chairman of the Board and one of the country’s top surgical oncologists.

One of the highlights of the launch was the unveiling of the APSCI signage and historical marker at the 8^th Floor Nursing Tower, TMC in Ortigas, Pasig City. A short program followed at the main lobby where a grand exhibit is mounted featuring the institute’s brand of cancer care.

The event was graced by TMC President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, Senior Vice President for the Medical Services Group Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Jose Xavier B. Gonzales, APSCI Director Dr. Daniel M. Alonzo and Deputy Directors Drs. Beatrice Tiangco and Manuel Francisco Roxas, TMC doctors, managers, and staff, patient partners, and the honoree, Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento.

About Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento

Dr. Sarmiento graduated from the University of the Philippines in April 1948. From September to March 1949, he worked as a Junior Parasitologist under the Schistomiasis Control Program of the Department of Health.

TMC Chairman of the Board Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento

He then became a first year resident at the UP-Philippine General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics. Dr. Sarmiento used his Obstetrics residency training as his gateway to get into the Department of Surgery where he started his surgical residency in early 1950s.

Upon completion of his surgical residency training in 1954, like many other graduates of various medical specialties, he flew to the USA to pursue more advanced surgical training.

In 1955, an opportunity came to Dr. Sarmiento to be trained as one of the first Filipino surgical residents at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Valhalla of Cancer Surgery in New York City. He stayed for four years, completing his training under the American surgeon widely regarded as the Father of Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Hayes Martin. He worked for a time as an associate of Dr. Martin, but decided to return to Manila in 1958.

In Manila, he taught and practiced general and cancer surgery at the PGH and at two other hospitals. In 1967, he moved his practice along with several overseas trained UP doctors to join Dr. Agerico B. M. Sison in a small hospital in Mandaluyong City. It was named the ABM Sison Hospital, in honor of their mentor. The ABM Sison was later renamed The Medical City and the rest is history. TMC celebrated its 50^th year anniversary last year.

“I am pleased and humbled to have the Cancer Institute of The Medical City named after me and I am accepting this honor for and on behalf of the people who have gone ahead of us, who had given great ideas and a lot of their time to help us get to where we are now. What we are doing now is just add-ons to the great work they had already started,” said Dr. Sarmiento.

The Medical City’s Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute

“At the APSCI, we believe in healthcare that nurtures a partnership – one that gives strength, advanced services, and most especially, hope,” says Dr. Alonzo.

The APSCI, according to Dr. Alonzo, is gifted with the inspiration of Dr. Sarmiento and the organizational strength of the TMC institution.

“Thank you for the inspiration Dr. Sarmiento and for being a role model for all of us as we, at APSCI, continue to save lives and improve the quality of life of our patients,” said Dr. Alonzo.

APSCI Director Dr. Daniel M. Alonzo, APSCI Deputy Director Dr. Beatrice Tiangco, SVP for the Medical Services Group Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos, President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, Chairman of the Board Dr. Augusto P. Sarmiento, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Jose Xavier B. Gonzales, and APSCI Deputy Director Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas.

Cancer care at APSCI can be described by 8Cs − compassionate, cost-effective, coordinated, collaborative, comprehensive, customized, centered around the patient, and committed.

The APSCI leadership, composed of Dr. Alonzo and deputy directors Drs. Tiangco and Roxas, has started doctor-initiated researches.  They are beefing up their cancer registry, based on patients’ records to find better ways of treatment.      

APSCI exhibit at the main lobby of The Medical City Main in Ortigas, Pasig City

 Dr. Alonzo is also looking at training programs for the next generation of cancer specialists.

He admitted there’s still a lot of work to be done at the APSCI but all these quality improvements and innovations are aimed at giving cancer patients the brand of TMC care that they deserve.

“With our personalized programs and treatments, we will engage and support our patients throughout their cancer journey - from nutrition therapy, to pain management, and to palliative care.

For more information about APSCI, you may call 9881000 ext. 6214. ###

Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, Inc. announced search for 2018 Asia Young Designer Award

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:  MS. HAZEL GOTAN (MARKETING OFFICER NPCP)
                                        MS. SHARA LYRA CASTILLO (ASST. MARKETING MANAGER  NPCP)
                                         MS. GLADYS GOH (GROUP GENERAL MANAGER NIPPON PAINT MALAYSIA)
                                          MR. MICHAEL FRANCISCO (GENERAL MANAGER NPCP)
                                          MR. TJ  NG  (SALES MANAGER NPCP)

Carrying the theme “FORWARD: Challenging Design Boundaries,” AYDA 2018 encourages Architecture and Interior Design students to depart from their usual comfort zones. They are tasked to challenge the vernacular archetypes and present design boundaries so they can come up with more creative creations in a variety of ways possible.

During the last decade, several design disruptions have created a tremendous impact on the design industry with a more recurring pattern and consumer behaviors that have influenced the way people interpret spaces. Notions like “adaptive reuse,” “disruptive technology,” and “experimental tectonics” came up in the industry so Architecture and Design communities were presented with a new challenge: to reconsider, rethink and recreate new codes of aesthetics out of the box.

AYDA 2018 is a design competition open to Architecture and Interior Design students (third-year onwards). Each student is allowed to submit One (1) entry. Deadline for submission of entries is on September 28, 2018 at 10 pm. All completed entries must be postmarked not later than September 27, 2018 (Thursday). Nippon Paint AYDA team will schedule a school to school pick up of entries or students can also send their entries via any courier service, together with a present copy of valid school ID, The student’s entry and filled out entry form to Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, Inc., G/F CSP Building, 173 EDSA, Mandaluyong City. All entries must be stored in USB/CD.

Criteria for judging in the Architecture category is Green and Sustainable Design Concept (20%), Design Innovation (25%), Color Concept (15%), Design Concept Statement (30%), and Critical and Forward Thinking (10%). For the Interior Design category, judging is based on Green and Sustainable Design Concept (15%), Design Innovation (30%), Color Concept (20%), Design Concept Statement (25%), and Critical and Forward Thinking (10%).

Prizes include an internship opportunity courtesy of Jose Siao Ling & Associates (For Architecture student), Santa Fe Interior Architecture and Aidea Philippines, Inc. (For Interior Design student) and a Php 50,000 cash prize. The AYDA Gold Award winner will also experience a once-in-a-lifetime learning program abroad to compete against Gold Awardees from 14 other countries, and a chance to be part of an all-expense paid learning experience at Harvard University Design Discovery for 6 weeks.

The Silver Award winner will receive Php 30,000 cash prize and the 8 other finalists will receive Php 10,000 cash prize, and an internship at Jose Siao Ling & Associates (For Architecture students) and Aidea Philippnes, Inc. (For Interior Design students), respectively. Other special awards include The “Best Color Choice” and “Best Green Innovation,” where the winners will receive Php 5,000 each. Meanwhile, the mentor or adviser of the Gold Awardee who will be declared “Best Professor/Adviser” will bring home Php 10,000.

The design that will garner the “Most Number of Likes” in social media will win the “People’s Choice Award” with a Php 5,000 cash prize. The school of the Gold Awardee will also win Php 10,000 cash and Php 10,000 worth of paint voucher, while the Best Supporting College/University will bring home P10,000 cash and Php 10,000 paint voucher.

The Judges’ Panel for AYDA 2018 include some of the best and the brightest luminaries in the Architecture and Interior Design Industry. For Interior Design, the head judge is, IDr. Ivy Almario, co-founder and Principal Designer of Atelier Almario, others are IDr. Cynthia Almario, Co-founder and Creative Director of Atelier Almario, IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase, Design Consultant of WM Magcase Design Company, IDr. Cara Marie Marcelo, Interior Design and Consultancy, IDr. Fendarie Su, founder of the Santa Fe Interior Architecture Sdn Bhd, and IDr. Chat Fores, founder of the Chat Fores Design Studio.

For Architecture, the Head Judge is Ar. Maria Benita Regala, National President (2014-2016) of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and Department Manager, Housing Technology Development Office, National Housing Authority (NHA). She is joined by Ar. Jose Carunungan, Principal Architect, Carunungan and Partners and lifetime member of the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners, Ar. Nina Bailon-Arce, Partner, Arce-Bailon-Arce Architects, Ar. Veronica Villanueva, Senior Architect, PGBI ADP + AA, Berde Professional (CBP) and Specifications Writer, Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Ar. Boon Che Wee, Director, GRA Architects Sdn Bhd, and Ar. Ana Mangalino-Ling, Partner and Associate, Jose Siao Ling and Associates. Academic Advisor is Ar. Chona Elvas-Ponce PHD and Fellow of UAP. She is also a member of the Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) and member, Architecture Advocacy International foundation.

The Asia Young Designer Award (AYDA) 2018 will be formally launched this coming July 19, 2018 at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

The Nippon Paint Young Designer Award (NPYDA) was first introduced in 2008 to inspire interior design and architecture students to apply creativity and innovation in modern design. Judges were among the best and reputable architects and interior designers in the region. It started off with just Malaysia and later reached 11 other countries in 2015 such as the Philippines, Singapore, Bangladesh, Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, China, Japan and Hong Kong. This group expanded further to 15 countries with the addition of Sri Lanka, India, and Taiwan.

The AYDA is judged by prominent and well-established industry professionals, and is supported by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), Council of Deans and Heads of Architecture Schools in the Philippines (CODHASP), the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), and the Council of Interior Design Educators (CIDE).

Color your hair, color your life with The Color Bar by @stylingByJOF

With the slew of dizzying and stressing things happening in people’s lives, can they still find time to look classy, jazzy and trendy?

Yes, there is that overarching need for people to look and feel good while adding color to their lives. And there is one place that one can do this: The Color Bar by @stylingByJOF.

The Color Bar is a full-service salon that offers the best in hair-color technology and other premium hair services that give true value for your money.  The Salon specializes in color and other services that seek to maintain the integrity of one’s hair.

“We aim to make a difference when it comes to coloring the hair.  We don’t just put color in one’s hair; we create life in it.  At the same time, we value life that’s why we only use products that are of high quality and more importantly, those that are safe to use and are friendly to the environment,” explains Owner and Chief Stylist Joseph Fantone, aka JOF, during the launch of The Color Bar.

The Color Bar Owner and Chief Stylist Joseph Fantone, aka JOF, is all smiles during the launch of  "the salon that delivers premium, eco-friendly and personal service."

JOF maintains that The Color Bar is a salon that delivers premium, eco-friendly and personal service, especially for its clients who always put value on a relaxing trip to the salon. “With the kind of products and services we use, we aim to set the bar higher among salons in the city by delivering unparalleled hair and beauty services that are personalized, high-quality and environmentally responsible.”

And JOF’s objective of elevating the salon experience in the city with its own brand of uniqueness and excellence is no surprise.  He is armed with years of experience and professional education at the famous Paul Mitchell The School in San Diego, California, USA.

At The Color Bar, JOF sees to it that the team employs a personalized culture of service, with explicit emphasis placed on the quality of products and services they offer. “We need to make sure that each client experience both luxurious and personal service.  This means they will come back,” he adds.

Contrary to the general impression that putting color may create hair damage. The Color Bar maintains its objective of making sure that hair is taken care of by using various hair-coloring techniques and products.  Unlike other commercial salons, The Color Bar’s main focus is on hair color, which is why the team is made up of highly trained professionals and experts in the field of hair color and uses only premium products that value the environment.

Among the first-rate hair color products at The Color Bar include Aveda, Wella and Davines. Aveda is a brand of professional hair-care products designed with the environment in mind. Wella is also a professional hair-care brand that specializes in hair care, styling and colorants. And Davines is a global hair care brand made up of shampoos, conditioners, treatments and serums found in more than 70 countries.

With his business partner, Darwin Cerrado, JOF sees The Color Bar as the next most important salon that provides clients with the best hair color technology.  At the same time, The Color Bar provides an eco-friendly, premium and comfortable space, with that warm and first-rate vibe for their clients wanting to experience the newest in beauty and hair while being luxuriously pampered from color treatment to cut.

The Color Bar by @stylingByJOF is a full-service salon located at Rizal Drive, Forbes Town, Fort Bonifacio (across The Mind Museum).  Learn more about The Color Bar through their website, thecolorbarph.com, Facebook (www.Facebook.com/thecolorbarph) and Instagram (@thecolorbarph). For appointments, call 0917-5275387 or 821-8587, or email reservation@thecolorbarph.com.

K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy

Asia’s craziest food contest returns to the Philippines as One Night Food Trip – International Edition enters its second season on tvN Asia. This time, K-pop heartthrobs Nichkhun of boy band 2PM and actor-host Alexander “Xander” Lee face off against celebrity cousins Danica Sotto-Pingris and Ciara Sotto in a culinary frenzy around the country. One Night Food Trip – International Edition will fly exclusively with Cebu Pacific for the entire second season.

Based on popular Korean food competition show One Night Food Trip, the international edition adds a twist by having K-pop celebrities travel to various Asian destination including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia where they eat, play, and compete against local celebrities. Each team must complete missions involving exotic flavors and cultural attractions to earn stamps. The team that collects the most stamps within 48 hours takes home the Golden Passport.

In the Philippine segment of the show, Nichkhun and Xander jet-set together from Cebu to Pampanga, while celebrity chef Danica and singer-actress Ciara take a separate route from Coron to Legazpi for a unique experience of the country’s sights and delicacies. One of their stops is at luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila where they explore the Forbes five-star hotel, NÜWA, try out decadent dishes at the award-winning Crystal Dragon restaurant, and immerse in the DreamWorks-inspired interactive play space called DreamPlay.

The four-episode Philippine segment on Season 2 airs on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). It is in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, that markets and promotes the Philippines domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism destination.

Aside from 2PM, Nichkhun is also a songwriter, actor and model, with television and film projects in South Korea and China. On the other hand, Xander Lee is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. His most recent projects include the lead role in a Philippine TV series “My Korean Jagiya,” opposite Heart Evangelista.

From the Philippines, Danica Sotto-Pingris is a television host and celebrity chef, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Technology Management from the Center for Culinary Arts Manila. Her cousin, Ciara Sotto, is a television host, singer, actress and expert pole dancer. She regularly teaches pole dancing classes in Manila.

Cebu Pacific, the official carrier of One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2, has the widest network within the Philippines with 37 domestic destinations, which made traveling and shooting from one island to another easier with seamless inter-island connections, sparing the hosts and crew from flying to bigger airport hubs just to move across the Philippines. Aside from a direct flight between Manila and Incheon, Cebu Pacific also flies directly from Incheon to Cebu, making it easier to get to popular beach destinations like Mactan Island or Bohol, or connect to 26 international destinations that span the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the United States (Guam).

One Night Food Trip – International Edition debuted in 2017 on tvN in Asia with sister-and-brother K-pop idols, Sandara “Dara” Park and Thunder pairing against TV host Grace Lee and radio DJ Sam YG for the Philippine segment.

One Night Food Trip – International Edition will premiere exclusively on tvN on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.

Follow One Night Food Trip – International Edition Season 2 on social media with hashtags #OneNightFoodTripIntl2, #ONFTIntl2, #CEBTravels and #tvNAsia.

Learn more about tvN on Facebook @Ch.tvNAsia, Instagram @tvNAsia, and Twitter @tvN_Asia. tvN, where fun takes off!

7 Steps to Financial Fitness at the 5th Financial Fitness Run

With the theme 7 Steps to Financial Fitness, the CFA Society Philippines, a local member society of the CFA Institute that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials in the finance and investment industry, is organizing the fifth edition of the Financial Fitness Run on May 27, 2018 at the Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. 

The annual fun run of CFA Society Philippines aims to capitalize on the popularity of the running sport in educating the investing public about the importance of being financially fit and how to be financially fit. 

There are three (3) categories in this worthwhile fitness event:

5K - Php 550.00

10K - Php 650.00

16K -Php 750.00 

One unique feature of this fun run is that all 16K Finishers will receive an exclusive "Finisher Trophy"

Inclusion: 

- Singlet

- Finisher Medal (5K & 10K)

- Finisher Trophy (16K)

- Finisher Shirt

- RFID Tag

- Race Bibs

- FFR2018 Loot Bags

Hurry! There are limited slots only!

Registration are accepted in the following Chris Sports branches:

Fisher Mall 

2nd level

Quezon Avenue

corner Roosevelt Avenue

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Tel. no.: 294-4328 / 285-1720

SM North Annex 

3rd level

Misamis Street

corner Edsa

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Tel. no.: 441-1889

Market Market 

4th level 

McKinley Parkway 

Taguig, Metro Manila 

Tel. no.: 886-7467 

Ever Gotesco 

Ground floor

Commonwealth Avenue

Quezon City, Metro Manila

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Every Serenitea Moments are Moments to Be Cherished

We celebrate different occasions because we are thankful for the moments we get to have. Birthdays are for a year of life, anniversaries are for a year of love, and holidays are for a year of significant events. But even if it’s just a normal day, just a typical bonding time with your family, friends and loved ones, this type of moments are meant to be cherished.

Serenitea, the country’s leading tea shop, strongly believes that every moment spent with loved ones through shared laughter, achievements, joys, and even wanderings, are treasures that are worthy of appreciation and remembrance.

On December 19, 2018, Serenitea rejoices on its 10^th year of accomplishments, innovations and experiences in the beverage industry from the first date it started. From its pioneer branch in San Juan, Serenitea expands its reach to up to more than 30 branches nationwide and counting. 

The yearlong celebration of this milestone started this January 2018. With this, Serenitea wants to share the good cheer by encouraging you to create your own #SereniteaMoments this March – may it be meeting with a complete stranger, rekindling with an old lover, catching up with a long-lost friend, spending quality time with your significant other, sharing laughter with your family, and many more. Whoever you desire to make this moments with are entirely based on you but in order to achieve the perfect #SereniteaMoment, you need to have good company while Serenitea takes care of the rest – mouthwatering snacks, flavorful drinks and a cozy place. Capturing your #SereniteaMoments not only deepens your relationship with other people but it also keeps the drive of Serenitea to provide fun-filled goods and services, knowing that they are part in creating important moments of their customers.

           

Serenitea understands how important it is to have good company and great experience that’s why it’s just fitting to spend your time in a place where customers’ value is as important as the quality of the products they serve. Serenitea also ensures that your visit will always tops the last as they constantly improve their products and services.

           

Stay updated with Serenitea’s promos and other news by visiting their social media accounts:

Website: http://iloveserenitea.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iloveserenitea/

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Marian Rivera Dantes: Be a Prime Mom with Mega Prime products

Mega Prime ambassador and GMA 7 Primetime Queen Marian Rivera Dantes during the launched of Prime Mom Club at Prime Hotel in Quezon City yesterday.

Mega Prime Quality, a brand known for canned vegetables like mushrooms, whole corn kernel, and other world-class food products, launched its Prime Mom Club yesterday that aims to help new moms and homemakers when it comes to balancing activity at home with the family, whipping up a delicious meal, while having some quality time for themselves also.

As the Mega Prime ambassador, popular actress actress Marian Rivera Dantes was the first-ever member of Prime Mom Club. There are a lot of perks as a member such as being a part of Mega Prime Exclusive events, a Special Prime Mom Club ID, receiving monthly newsletter with recipes and other exciting home tips, and much, much more.

Prime Mom Club is open to all moms between the ages of 25-35 years old who are keen to meet newbie moms like themselves and learn about stuff in the kitchen, tips, and other home topics.

“Marian is the perfect example of a prime mom- she is family oriented, inherently smart. always resourceful and above all, endowed with a beautiful soul. She knows how to juggle the demands of her chosen career and raising a loving family- attributes which she has clearly shown as a brand endorser of Mega Prime. As we celebrate Women’s Month, we would like to inspire mothers to emulate Marian’s example by partnering with her again as we launch the Prime Mom Club. In doing so, we hope to be a partner of mothers as they prepare delicious, nutritious meals for their families,” says Marvin Tiu Lim, VP for Sales and Marketing of Mega Prime Global Corporation.

Aside from canned vegetables, Mega Prime Quality also added Garbanzos, canned fruits and preserves: fruit cocktail, peach halves and nata de coco to its line of products.

“Sobrang excited ako na kasama ako sa Prime Mom Club. For me kasi, it’s important for us first time moms to connect, share our experiences and learn from each other. Gusto kong i-share yung mga alam ko lalo na sa kusina at masaya kasing mag-try ng recipes na nag work for other mommies. I really hope na madaming mommies ang sumali sa Prime Mom Club,” says Marian Rivera.

With Prime Mom Club and Mega Prime’s new products, whipping up nutritious, great tasting meals for the family has become quick, easy and fun.