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SM holds ‘Fiesta in the City’

laureenjean — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:55:19 +0000

Holcim Philippines reaches out to the community

mvgalarpe — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:10 +0000

AROUND 1,700 employees of Holcim Philippines volunteered their company time for communities around their plant in Bacnotan, La Union on May 24.

The activity, which is part of the company’s centennial celebration, was conducted simultaneously with other plants located in Bulacan, Taguig, Misamis Oriental and Davao.

JCI-Baguio 63rd charter anniversary

mvgalarpe — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:32:17 +0000

THE Junior Chamber International Baguio Inc. (JCI Baguio Inc.) will celebrate its 63rd Charter Anniversary at 6 p.m. of May 26 at Café Fernando, FRB Building, University of Baguio, General Luna Road, Baguio City.

The program will include the honoring of past presidents and the induction of new members and will be capped off by a fellowship night.

Art, Agriculture and the Environment

armiesheila — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:14 +0000

Chu Un Temple joins Gabii sa Kabilin

fatima — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:13 +0000

THE Fo Guang Shan Chu Un Temple announced its participation in today’s Gabii sa Kabilin 2012 organized by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

Chu Un Temple has lined up the following activities and exhibits for this event:

68 boys in Mandaue get free circumcision

fatima — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:20:13 +0000

A TOTAL of 68 boys, aged 7 to 17, availed of the free circumcision initiated by the Visayan Electric Co. Inc. (Veco).

Now on its second year, the free circumcision dubbed as “Astig Ka Boy!” was held in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City.

Training ship from Korea docks in Cebu

fatima — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:18:37 +0000

THE Hanbada training ship of Korea Maritime University recently docked in Cebu International Port, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, along with their students, professors, ship captains and crew.

They were welcomed by the officers of Cebu Korean Association led by its president, Kunho “Ken” Choi.

Heritage Hill opens, shares its new facilities

daryl_anunciado — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:01:11 +0000

Cobcobo: Top salon treatments

daryl_anunciado — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:04 +0000

Balingasag celebrates 4th Lambangus fest

daryl_anunciado — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:12:35 +0000

Dychauco: The best Macaroni Salad I grew up with

daryl_anunciado — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:11:04 +0000

SSVP holds its 1st East Asia Group meeting in Cebu

laureenjean — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:52:29 +0000

THE Society of St. Vincent de Paul, more popularly known by its name acronym SSVP, is an international Catholic lay organization present in 143 countries with over 700,000 members belonging to around 51,000 conferences as the organization’s basic units are called.

The powerful banana

armiesheila — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:35:13 +0000

Golden Haven’s Santuario do Redentor: Oro’s landmark for generations

armiesheila — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:29 +0000

NESTLED in the rolling hills of Bulua Heights along Macapagal Road in Cagayan de Oro, Golden Haven covers 10 hectares of sprawling themed enclaves, showcasing vignettes of the Gardens of the World. Its crowning statement, located at the park’s highest point, in what will be the Gardens of the Americas, is the Santuario do Redentor or Shrine of the Redeemer.

The path to healthy skin

armiesheila — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:13:26 +0000

Hotel Koresco awards winners in 1st bikini open

laureenjean — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:46:35 +0000

THE breezy night was turned into a show of glamour and beauty when svelte and toned bodies rocked Hotel Koresco for its first ever bikini open competition on Friday.

The panel of judges that include Department of Tourism Regional Director Catalino Chan III and Cagayan de Oro’s famous fashion designer Gil Macaibay III certainly had a hard time choosing the winners.

Unforgettable summer thrills at Amaia

laureenjean — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:29:26 +0000

AMAIA Land Corporation, Ayala Land’s venture into economic segment, made it a thrilling summer for its communities nationwide. It picked three thrills to kick off its Taste of Summer event series this year – basketball, friends, and cool, comfort food.

Return to Angkor

armiesheila — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:47:06 +0000

Graduates of modeling workshop in the catwalk

daryl_anunciado — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:39 +0000

FAMOUS Cagayan de Oro designer Benjie Manuel has again conquered the catwalk and showed off his extraordinary creations in a graduation fashion show dubbed “Dare Alla Luce” held last Sunday at Limketkai Rotunda.

Manuel said 92 models graced the runway, 89 of whom were graduates of the 15th Benjie S. Manuel modeling workshop.

Three of the models, he says, were mothers of the graduates. Manuel said the fashion show was his way of saying ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to all mothers.

The American occupation in Balingasag

daryl_anunciado — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:04 +0000

The wonders of fruits and vegetables

jhayar_book — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Experience pure beach bliss at Discovery Shores Boracay

laureenjean — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:42:01 +0000

THE summer season is far from over at Discovery Shores Boracay. For those who still need that much-needed escape, the resort generously offers the most irresistible opportunity to bask in Boracay's glorious beaches.

The farm at San Benito

laureenjean — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:16:56 +0000

Bridging Japan and Davao

laureenjean — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:00 +0000

A passion for helping

dfdavis — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:21:26 +0000

UP Mass Comm intern Caren Hope L. Tancinco

IT’S not every day that you get to meet a man full of passion for service. Meet Dr. Randolph Libres, the president of St. Paul College Foundation, Inc. (SPCFI), the owner of Care and Cure Hub, a dermatologist, and a fitness instructor.

“I am a very dynamic person. I cannot sit in one place and then do nothing,” says Dr. Libres whose profile proves just how non-stop he can be when it comes to helping others.

Singaporean students leave mark in 3 Iloilo towns

laureenjean — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:53:00 +0000

FIFTY-NINE Singaporean students who are part of the Youth Expedition Project/Overseas Community Service (YEP/OCS) in three Iloilo towns have completed their projects and are about to return to their country and report their experiences.

Australian education exhibit set today

fatima — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:46:06 +0000

REPRESENTATIVES of over 40 Australian schools and universities will participate in the Australian education exhibition to be held at the Cebu City Marriott Hotel from noon until 5 p.m. today.

The event is expected to present a wide options for individuals who wish to enter Australia as students.

SM Foundation holds relief operation to fire victims of Barangay Luz

fatima — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:45:18 +0000

SM Foundation Inc. together with SM City Cebu activated the Operation Tulong Express to help over 500 families that were left homeless in a fire in Barangay Luz, Cebu City recently.

The foundation and SM City Cebu donated pails, kilos of rice, noodles, and canned goods to the beneficiaries identified by the Cebu City’s Department of Social Welfare and Services.

PSE to hold free seminars in Cebu, Davao

fatima — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:44:29 +0000

THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will conduct free stock market seminars in the cities of Cebu and Davao to spur investor awareness and boost local participation in the stock market.

There will be a seminar for retail investors entitled “Building Wealth with Stocks: Investing Guide for Beginners” on May 21 and another briefing on May 22 for institutional investors dubbed as “Investing and Listing Briefing for Institutional Investors.”

Mango Mousse magnifique

armiesheila — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:24:02 +0000

Eat, stay and love at Discovery Country Suites

laureenjean — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:33 +0000

MENTION Tagaytay and exquisite, sensory experiences do not usually come to mind. The latest offering of Discovery Country Suites, a boutique hotel with only seven luxury suites located along Tagaytay ridge, may very well change that perception.

The Verbena Interlude package capitalizes on Discovery Country Suites' renowned features -- fine accommodations, personalized service and its' exquisite and award-winning cuisine. Rates start at P8,500++ and includes an overnight stay at the French - Mediterranean inspired Saint-Tropez or the Spanish-flavored Andalucia suite, Wine and Cheese during the social hour (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.), and a choice from three gourmet set menus prepared by the talented culinary team of Restaurant Verbena.

A love-hate relationship

laureenjean — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:40:31 +0000

DO YOU sometimes dislike your mother? Well, we do. And we will give you five reasons why we, children, dislike them.

BOSSY. Social scientists say that Philippines is a patriarchal nation. Yet, our homes are ruled by mothers. From the breakfast we eat, down to the milk we drink before we sleep, they are made by our mothers. This is maybe the reason why decisions we make, if not totally, are partly impressed by them.

GMAKF supports children with cancer

fatima — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:01 +0000

IN OBSERVANCE of the Cancer in Children Awareness Month, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), in partnership with Tahan-Tahanan, conducted a special activity for pediatric cancer patients dubbed as “Isang Tuwa at Isang Pag-Asa” at the East Avenue Medical Center.

The day-long event, attended by at least 70 children, was aimed to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for the patients through various activities that reminded them of the simple joys of childhood.

Group holds awareness workshop vs. abuses on deaf persons

fatima — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:11 +0000

WITH the prevalent incidence of abuse and exploitation on deaf persons, the Gualandi Volunteer Service Programme Inc. (GVSPI) conducted a training workshop on awareness, prevention and advocacy.

The activity, dubbed as “Break the Silence Project: A Deaf Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (DCSAP),” was held at the social hall of Gualandi Mission for the Deaf last month.

Macau’s other tourism come-ons

laureenjean — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:21 +0000

was among those invited.)

SIHTM bags UB 2012 Summer Arts Festival

laureenjean — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:10:51 +0000

THE School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (SIHTM) emerged as the overall champion in the recently concluded 2012 Summer Arts Festival of the University of Baguio.

The inter-schools event aimed at enhancing the artistic capabilities, skills and talents of the UB students. This year’s theme is about promoting the environment, dubbed as the “green advocacy.”

Motherhood: The mysterious sacrifice

laureenjean — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:20:29 +0000

UPON writing this article, not anyone will agree with me that motherhood is indeed a mysterious sacrifice. If only they see how we see it, they will understand that motherhood for me is a mystery to be fathomed and accepted by the society at large. If it is to be accepted, then it must be brought forth as a main concern and given the most attention. Here is my point of view.

When love hammers

laureenjean — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:27 +0000

YOU can only build a house, not a home. But if the builder has love as his hammer and compassion as his screws, a home is not just built but founded.

The scorching ball of fire dwelt long in the azure sky that day. It would have been just one of the usual lazy Saturdays but it had made an alteration – not just to my droning schedule – but to my life, as a whole. It in fact changed the lives of the hundreds.

Preciosa Spa's options

jhayar_book — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:45:18 +0000

'Mother's enterprise' helps support a village

jhayar_book — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:44:29 +0000

"WE ARE opening this place in honor and in memory of my mother," said international lifestyle designer PJ Aranador during the inauguration of his Wawa Heritage Restaurant in Jaro, Iloilo City.

The name of the restaurant itself is homage to his mother who was called Wawa by her grandchildren, for they could not pronounce the word "lola."

While he was giving the toast, several other women were surrounding PJ. They are mothers from the PLDT-Smart Amazing Gawad Kalinga Village in Sooc, Arevalo District in Iloilo.

Perfection of character

jhayar_book — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:18:38 +0000

A Mother’s Love

mvgalarpe — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:01 +0000

Easyrock holds body painting tilt

mvgalarpe — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:56:58 +0000

Mother

laureenjean — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:54:37 +0000

Surviving a great trial

laureenjean — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:52:49 +0000

Ave Maria

laureenjean — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:48:07 +0000

I HAVE never written about her. And I had never confessed how much I love her.

It was hard scribbling the words that would not fully make sense until I meant them. I know she isn’t a fan of poetries or of love letters and flowers. So here I find myself writing out of rhymes and nosebleed-worthy Shakespearean lines, hoping my number one fan would have something to cut out and keep like the other articles I’ve written for school.

I will stop writing for her and finally write about her.

Honoring Mama Mary on Mother’s Day

laureenjean — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:43:00 +0000

A mother for all seasons

daryl_anunciado — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:04 +0000

Itogon Travelogue

armiesheila — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:19:16 +0000

EXCITING journey. Remarkable adventure. Exceptional bonding. Limitless laugh trips—these exactly the things Sunstar interns from Colegio de Dagupan and MMSU had experienced during their Itogon trip—an informational yet a fun-filled escapade.

So take a look on the snapshots and be ready as you turn the page on the way to our electrifying destination…

FIRST STOP

Balatoc Mines Tour—regarded as the Itogon’s Tourism Ambassador for the Mining Industry.

Fashion show for a cause set

fatima — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:52:25 +0000

CEBU’S fashionistas are set to witness before summer ends, the grandiose and extravagant on runway as one of the Cebu’s young fashion designer Cres Abines, together with the Save A Life Today Inc. (SALTI), will stage a fashion show for a cause dubbed as “Ang Summer ni Juan” tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Celebrity Grand Ballroom of Montebello Villa Hotel.