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  1. Adopt a panda, save a life

    January 14, 2012 by ajay

    WWF adoption program

    The poster above says it all. Adopt a panda or dolphin through the adoption program of WWF-Philippines and save some of the most lovable creatures on this planet from extinction.

    All you need to do is make a donation of P3000 which will already entitle you to a Limited Edition WWF Panda or Dolphin stuffed toy, a WWF Adoption Certificate, and a WWF Species Information Card.
      
    WWF’s Adoption Program is part of the organization’s efforts to engage the public into taking a more active role on species conservation.

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  2. January classes at The Maya Kitchen

    January 10, 2012 by ajay

    Maya Kitchen

    Learn a new skill in 2012, or do something adventurous like engaging in business. If your interest is in culinary, check out the offerings at The Maya Kitchen. They have long term courses for the future chef or even short courses for the cooking or baking enthusiast. You never know if your hobby can turn into a life-long passion. Trust us, we’ve been there :)

    The schedule for January includes Hawker Foods, January 14, 9am-2pm; Bread Making Workshop, January 28, 10am-3pm; and Coffee 101, January 28, 1-6pm.

    Certificate Courses with hands-on include: Basic Cake Decorating, January 14 and 21, 9am-3pm; Fundamentals of Bakery Production, January 17-20 and January 31- February 3, 9am-2pm; Restaurant Operation, January 21 and 28, 9am-4pm; Basic Culinary, January 24-27, 9am-3pm and Barista, class starts January 28, 1-6pm, 120 hours with on-the-job training.

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  3. Healthy food in YUMMY’s January 2012 issue

    January 10, 2012 by ajay

    YUMMY Jan. 2012 Cover

    YUMMY Magazine’s double issue for the months of January and February 2012 is all about eating healthy. It features homegrown products and local superfoods guaranteed to improve your lifestyle and achieve a balanced diet.

    The magazine is celebrating its fifth year anniversary and we’re glad that they’ve opened up new sections. Guest Chef is where readers can get to know the cooking style of a noteworthy personality each month.Yummy Likes!, on the other hand, features YUMMY editors’ current best picks of their favorite food, drinks, and restaurants in the country.

    Thes Everyday Recipes section is now given an upgrade with the addition of more baon ideas using five ingredients only. Plus, YUMMY also trains the spotlight each month to local artisans who are living out their passions in their Making It page.

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  4. Park & Sell bazaar from Dec. 2-23 at Boom na Boom grounds

    November 25, 2011 by ajay

    If you’ve been to Boom na Boom near Star City in Manila, it’s interesting to know that there’s something new happening there for your last-minute Christmas shopping needs.

    Park &Sell @ Boom na Boom

    Park and Sell, a new concept in holiday shopping, opens its grounds on Dec. 2, at the Boom na Boom complex (in front of World Trade Center), Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City.
    With opening hours from 4 p.m. till 12 midnight, and to run until Dec. 23, Park and Sell is a tiangge with a twist where entrepreneurs are provided a 30-square meter space where they can park, sell their goods from their cars, pack up, and go!

    ” This is a good venue for start-up entrepreneurs and those who sell one-of-a-kind goods. They don’t have to rent expensive spaces in malls or in tiangges. Shoppers, on the other hand, will have a good time browsing through the selection of local and imported goods,” says Haydee Kwan of the Philippine Exhibits and Themeparks Corporation (PETCO), organizer of Park and Sell.

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  5. World Osteoporosis Day with Anlene

    November 11, 2011 by ajay

    Note to self: drink more milk than coffee, especially at this stage in life when good ol’ me is at risk for osteoporosis.

    Here’s the official literature: “Osteoporosis occurs when the bone mass decreases quickly more than the body can replace it, leading to a net loss of bone strength. As a result, bones become brittle that even a slight bump can lead to painful fractures. It affects all bones in the body but fractures occur mostly in the spine, hips, and wrist. The alarming part is that, according to statistics, 20% of those who suffer hip fracture die within six months after the fracture. What is so critical about osteoporosis is that it manifests no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs. Dubbed as the silent disease, osteoporosis almost always leads to irreparable damage or even fatality if not addressed early on.”

    I just hope it’s not too late (to combat the dreaded O!)

    In the Philippines, World Osteoporosis Day was commemorated recently under the auspices of leading adult milk brand Anlene. Close to 4,000 Filipino women from all over the country joined hands to raise awareness on the fatal silent disease.Simultaneous events under the umbrella theme “Kumilos ka, Sis” were held in Quezon City, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Baguio and Bacolod to highlight the cause of osteoporosis and how it greatly affects one’s quality of life.

    Anlene conducted a Nationwide Bone Health Check Caravan to scan about 4,000 Filipinos to educate people about bone health and assess if they’re at risk of osteoporosis.

    Photo below shows the scene outside Baguio Cathedral in Baguio City -

    Baguio Cathedral with Anlene

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  6. Digital Hub now offers Protect + insurance for Apple products

    November 9, 2011 by ajay

    Philfire Easel Board

    Good service and warranty is the reason why people are loyal to Apple products (rest in peace, Steve Jobs!) I still remember the time when something went wrong with my aluminum Macbook’s LCD screen. Thankfully, we were subscribed to Apple Care and had it brought for repair with no fuss at a Power Mac Center. In a week, they returned my unit with a flawless screen and it certainly felt like my lappy was all-new again.

    And now, am glad to learn that the Philippines’ leading Apple reseller Digital Hub is offering the Protect+ coverage for Apple products like the Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, iMac Mini, iPad, and iPod (excluded is the iPhone). Protect+ is just an extension to AppleCare 1 or 3 years warranty and not a replacement.

    For a certain fee, Protect+ covers the following: 12 months protection from accidental damage, standard repairs and unit replacement, and 12 months protection from theft.

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  7. Finally, a safety school for motorcycle riders

    November 8, 2011 by ajay

    Safety Riders

    We all know about the host of accidents that Manila’s motorcycle riders engage themselves in, and the unlucky ones even die. It seems safety really is a big issue for our motorcylists who get sideswiped by buses or bumped off by trucks. I would only dare ride a motorcycle in the metro’s crazy streets if I go to this school that just opened. What’s investing a thousand pesos for the sake of your dear life, right?

    Located at the Ortigas Home Depot along Julia Vargas Avenue in Pasig City, Safe-T-Ryders Motorcycle Training Center offers basic and enrichment riding courses that will give motorcycle riders a sound foundation to be safer road users. And the lessons are affordable too. The basic and enrichment courses, which include theory inputs and practical riding exercises, are priced at only P750 for each two-day program. For those who want to refresh their knowledge about riding safety, there is also a three-hour lecture for only P200.

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  8. Christmas gift idea: personalized wine labels

    October 16, 2011 by ajay

    Pardon these successive posts about Christmas gift ideas. The truth is, Christmas is coming sooner than we think.I do know that some of us, even the big companies, are already doing their Christmas shopping this early. My rule on gift-giving is that it has to be something that impresses, and if you can add your personal touch, the better. How many times have we been put off by a person who gave tacky gifts? Christmas only comes once a year and we should take the extra effort to make it special …not necessarily costly, but “tasteful.”

    René Barbier Cabernet Seleccion

    I highly recommend these personalized wine bottle labels from ADP Industries. I like them the first time I saw them (aside from the fact that I like receiving wine gifts for COOKING!) They’re water-proof and come free for a minimum order of 30 bottles. Each label has been designed to fit the wine bottle of your choice and to seamlessly blend with the original wine label.Choose from an extensive library of designs and messages or create your own. Put a logo if it is a company gift. Put a photo for a really personal touch. It is not only for Christmas that you can use these labels. They’re also apt for special occasions like New Year, birthdays, christening, anniversaries, homecomings, weddings, bon voyage, thank you, welcome, best wishes, good luck and more.

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  9. The Maya Kitchen sets October classes

    October 4, 2011 by ajay

    From our friends at the Maya Kitchen is this public info about the exciting classes that await cooking enthusiasts this October:

    On October 8, from 10am to 1pm, get ready as Chef Patron Gen Capati of The Cookbook Kitchen (In Eastwood & Pampanga) demonstrate some of his restaurant’s most popular dishes like CBK Stuffed Spring Chicken brimming with cheese, ham and basil and Boston Poached Fish Fillet poached in white wine and grapes. Also in the line up are the resto’s other crowd favorites like Meaty Herbed Eggplant, Pasta al Adobo and Decadent Chocolate Rhum Cake, a creation of Chef Capati himself.

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  10. Flavors of Spain 2011: Manila’s top Spanish restos unveil Tapas Festival

    September 29, 2011 by ajay

    Manila’s top Spanish restaurants launch a month-long Tapas Festival from October 1-31 for this year’s Flavors of Spain, a much-anticipated annual event celebrating Spanish culture and cuisine.

    Presented by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and Fuego Hotels, Flavors of Spain brings to Manila’s discriminating diners the unique experience of enjoying Spanish tapas, big-flavored delicacies on small plates, that is best paired with a glass or two of sherry or beer.

    El Cirkulo, Terry’s Selection, Barcino and Tapella will will offer their finest for the Flavors of Spain Tapas Festival.

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