>“See that skyline?” asks WWF coordinator Dylan Melgazo as he gestures at Ortigas Centre’s ordered rows of skyscrapers. “What do you think binds everything you see?” I pause awhile, thinking it could be a rhetorical question. Human imagination? The spirit of capitalism? Sub-atomic particles?“Everything is made out of cement. Roads, bridges, dams, schools, skyscrapers, malls and offices – all held together by one medium. We often overlook it, but cement is literally the foundation of human societies.” That night, I realized he was right. Development was unavoidable, and so was the use of cement.Concrete is the finished product that forms…
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>Last December 7, Real Leaf Green Tea the only product that gives the delicious and healthy fusion of green tea and honey introduced their newest brand ambassadors that succeed Gab and Gary Valenciano, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. The new brand endorsers include ABS-CBN Kapimilya Stars Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion, and GMA Kapuso Stars Marian Rivera and Dingong Dantes. The said announcement was done at the Whitespace Events Hall in Makati City.It was a dream come true for the Real Leaf Green Tea team to have four of the biggest stars in the entertainment world and coming from different…
>Who says that you can’t mix pasta and pizza in one meal literally? Well in Angel’s Pizza Pasta Combo, they introduced a new meal that everyone can enjoy their favorite pasta in a dough making it look like a pizza with a unique toppings. Angel’s officially launched this new product on December 10 and they called it Pasta in a Dough. There are three kinds of Pasta in a Dough and they are:Classic Spaghetti – P189 Creamy Bacon – P199Tuna Pesto – P199Enjoying Angel’s Pasta in a Dough, perfect with Coke Zero!All Pasta in a Dough is good for two…
>The crusade of the Filipino for the Filipino is about to begin. From ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, comes a program with the courage to take a stand and fight for change in the country— “Krusada.” This Thursday (Dec 9) after “Bandila,” “Krusada” will start acting on and responding to the biggest and most pressing issues in each sector of society, spearheaded by the best and veteran journalists of ABS-CBN such as Ted Failon, Ces Drilon, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lynda Jumilla, Gus Abelgas, Dyan Castillejo, Karen Davila, Julius Babao, and Noli “Kabayan” De Castro. “We don’t effect change with words alone.…
> “Ngayon, ang huli ng mga manlalambat ay umakyat ng dose kilos kada-araw. May dagdag namang isang kilo kada araw ang huli ng mga namimingwit. Mas-marami na po ito kaysa dati,” testifies Adelito Villaluna, a local fisherman who has plied the bountiful waters of Nasugbu, Batangas for years.Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas is an SM Land-led development project that fuses low-impact land development with both coastal resource management and ecological sustainability. In 2007, Hamilo Coast united with the world’s largest and most effective environmental organization, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines). Realizing that a healthy location is a supreme selling…
>Picture this: you wake up one morning, go through your usual hygiene regimen, and in the course of your routine surprisingly detect an unusual lumpy cluster in your private area. If it turns out to be genital warts, then yours is a problem shared by about 32 million people diagnosed with the disease each year. “Genital warts are more common than people think and a concern that goes beyond aesthetics,” said Dr. Jennifer Co, an Obstetrics-Infectious Disease Specialist at FEU-NRMF Medical Center. “Genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) with its incidence increasing by 34% among…
> In line with the celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Rockwell Powerplant will stage 9 Works Theatrical Presentation of Jonathan Larson’s Rent the Musical. Rent will only run for a limited time only at the Rockwell Powerplant Cinema 2 on December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (8PM) and December 10, 11 & 12 (4PM).In line with the return of Rent the Musical, 9 Works Theatrical named the actors and actresses who will replaced Ring Antonio, Raul Monteza, Noel Rayos, Cara Barredo, Nicole Asensio, Anna Santamaria and Carla Guevara who were part of 9 Work’s presentation in the first quarter of 2010.…
>The pristine, crystal clear blue waters, its magnificent coral gardens and lush forests are fitting descriptions of a paradise untouched and yet to be discovered. But one does not need to look far to find this green sanctuary for it can be found much closer to home.Located at the northern tip of the island of Mindoro and popularly known as a top vacation destination for its beautiful beaches, Puerto Galera offers a lot more than just the sand and the sun to its tourists and locals. Its diverse marine life offers scuba divers a breathtaking site that they will forever…
>20th Century Fox brings back Natalie Portman in her one of the most daring film that is currently showing in the United States and next year here in the Philippines. Portman will be staring in a Fox Searchlight movie entitled Black Swan. The psychological thriller is directed by Darren Aronofsky. Black Swan follows Nina (Portman) in her quest to be the best ballerina in the New York Ballet Company. With her friend Lily (Mila Kunis), who were cast to do the Swan Lake, Nina sees the opportunity of fulfilling her dreams and continuing the legacy of her mother. Nina replaced…
> In Calle Real (Iloilo City) there was a famous Siopao House that caught my attention. The name of the Siopao House is Roberto’s, pero unusual name for a siopao and eatery where the board signs outside doesn’t indicate that it is a restaurant. I thought the long line outside Roberto’s is a line for lottery but what amazed me is that everyone is crazy about their siopao, and yes I am one of the converts.Located in the ground floor of the 80 year old Javellana Building in Basa Street in Calle Real in Iloilo City Roberto’s offers wide range…