#NBFE2016: The Grand Taste Test at Mercato Centrale

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Ever wondered how food stall owners or entrepreneurs get chosen at your favorite foodie havens? There were a lot of contenders but only a select few were made to be part of every food spots out there. This strict screening happens especially at Mercato Centrale where the founders, led by RJ Ledesma and Anton Diaz, make sure that only the best are offered to their customers.

Every once in a while, they also conduct searches or competition for their tenants so that they get to inspire them to do better, and come up with innovative and tasty dishes to the delight of their customers. No wonder people keep coming back for more at Mercato Centrale. These competitions include The Grand Taste Test, now an annual event.

This time, don’t just be a spectator. On November 4 6PM-10PM at Mercato Centrale BGC, be part of food history and decide who takes the cake (or adobo? Your palates would be surprised).

TASTE. CRITIQUE. VOTE. at The Grand Taste Test of Mercato Centrale.

This is great news for foodies out there as you get to sample 30 mouth-watering dishes of aspiring food entrepreneurs and then cast your vote to decide The Next Big Food Entrepreneur at Mercato Centrale in BGC!

Registration starts at 6pm, but they have limited slots so make sure to come early!

Door charge: 180php

Who will be The Next Big Food Entrepreneur? You get to find out soon and be part of the decision if you join the event. So what are you waiting for? Drop by the Mercato Centrale as early as possible so you can still make it to the cut as one of the tasters.

#NBFE2016

Chatri Sityodtong to Represent MMA at Forbes Global CEO Conference

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Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Thanks to visionaries such as ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong, the industry is experiencing a tremendous boost in global viewership, particularly in Asia.

Sityodtong is set to appear at the annual Forbes Global CEO Conference scheduled to take place in Jakarta on Nov. 29. The event will bring together more than 400 global chief executives, tycoons and entrepreneurs to share their experiences in the past year, including the toughest obstacles and how they overcame them.

Sityodtong will be joined by leaders in different fields such as AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes and InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive Richard Solomons. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is also expected to attend the conference.

A few years ago, mixed martial arts, or MMA, was a relatively niche sport in Asia. There have always been local martial arts communities generating interest in the sport, but nothing that took it to the next level, until ONE Championship came along.

MMA's presence at the conference is a milestone for the sport and a testament to its rapid success over the past few years.

FAQs About the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Season 4

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Philippine Kiteboarding Association, the country's newest windsport organization, in partnership with International Container Terminal Services Inc. will be bringing forth another installment of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tournament this 2016-2017 season. This will be the 4th event to be staged by the PKA, and funded by the ICTSI Foundation.

On its 4th year, the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour will be mounting the event in 4 of the country's top kitesurfing destinations. Two of the sites this year will again see action for the 4th and 2nd time, namely Boracay and Cuyo Island in Palawan, while two new spots have been included this year and will see for the first time some world-class kitesurfing action, namely Bantayan Island in Cebu and Cagbalete Islandin Quezon.

1st stop of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Season 4 Tour:

1) Nov.24-26 Cuyo Island, Palawan

2) Jan.13-15 Bantayan Island, Cebu

3) Feb.3-5 Boracay Island, Malay

4) Mar.3-5 Cagbalete Island, Quezon

DISCIPLINES & CATEGORIES:

TT Race - Masters (40+) / Men / Women

Novice TT Race - Men / Women

Freestyle - Men / Women

Hangtime - Men / Women

REGISTRATION FEES:

P2000 for competitors (with numbered jersey)

P1500 for non-competitors

*fee includes 3-day lunch, event shirt, drawstring bag & raffle

*event is open for kiters & non-kiters