Club de Damas Latinas To Hold “Fire Up Your Heart” Annual Latin Charity Ball

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Club de Damas Latinas (Latin American Women´s Club) in the Philippines, founded 47 years ago, is a duly registered non-stock non-profit organization that has focused in supporting children who do not have access to education, health services, or a safe environment.

Sophisticated, civic minded, passionate and empowered ladies of the club are joining their forces to organize its 48th Latin Charity Ball. Their Annual Latin Charity Ball, one of the most prestigious fundraising events in the country and recently been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events of the Year in the Philippines by Philippine Tatler, is their major fundraising event. Their goal is to provide a night full of fun and entertainment while at the same time procuring hope and support to the poorest communities of the country that is our home.

This year, their well known event is named, "Fire Up Your Heart” as it represents the energy of the Latin culture and their inherent passion to help and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. It is also a continuing call to action for others to get involved and help. The fun filled evening event will be held on May 10th 2014 at Fairmont Makati Hotel, 7:00 p.m.

Alaska Milk Corporation and FrieslandCampina Partners to Bring Dairy Expertise

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The Alaska Milk Corporation’s (AMC) has been a trusted ally in providing everyday affordable nutrition to Filipino families.

I still remember the time during my childhood when they used to call me Alaska boy because I looked a lot like the image of the boy printed in every can of Alaska milk. I had curly wavy hair and had white complexion that I got from my mother side. But unfortunately when I grew older, I got to look more like my father. Anyway, the other reason they call me Alaska boy was because I would always prefer to eat milk with rice instead of any other viand. I would pour condensed milk on top of rice and eat it as is.

Obviously, Alaska has been my favorite because its the only brand that my mother buys from the supermarket even though there are several milk brands out there. Until now, Alaska remains a favorite choice.

This unwavering commitment is now made even stronger as Alaska Milk Corporation partners with Royal FrieslandCampina, the Dutch dairy company that has been supplying mothers all over the world with high quality dairy nutrition for over 130 years now. Mothers can now benefit more from the combined power and expertise of the two companies. The partnership will offer essential nutrients from milk at any stage of the people’s lives.

Berta Rojas of Paraguay: Guitarist Exraordinaire Performs Live in Manila and Cebu

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Berta Rojas, a star in the international guitar community and a tourism ambassador of her native Paraguay being the most popular musician of the country, will hold concerts in Manila (on May 15, 2014 at 8 pm in the Meralco Theater) and Cebu (on May 17, 2014 at 8 pm in the Marcelo Fernan Hall in Lahug). Ms. Rojas, described by the Washington Post as "Guitarist extraordinaire," will play a mainly classical repertoire with a taste of jazz and salsa.

At a press conference held at the Richmonde Hotel last April 7, 2014, members of the media got to interview Ms. Rojas via Skype video call straight from Paraguay. The time difference between Paraguay and the Philippines is around 12 hours so that would mean she had to remain awake late in the evening at around midnight so he could talk to us at the press conference. The presscon started at around 12 noon that day so you can do your own computation.

Present at the presscon were the front acts for the concert in Manila namely Ramoncito Carpio, the country's most internationally awarded classic guitarist and Triple Fret, a trio that plays classical and more accessible pieces, composed of Marga Abejo, Jenny de Vera, and Iqui Vinculado.