Balik Tanaw 2016: A Pasig River and Cultural Heritage Experience

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In celebration of the 118th Celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, PIA-NCR, in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), will conduct a river tour entitled Balik Tanaw 2016: A Pasig River Tour and Cultural Heritage Experience on June 8, 2016 (Wednesday), 8:30 AM.

The activity aims to create a community that is well-informed on the rich history of various cities in Metro Manila traversed by the Ilog Pasig as well as to increase their level of awareness on the importance and preservation of heritage sites, and rehabilitation of rivers and its tributaries (esteros).

Historians and tour guides will be onboard during the tour. Aside from this, various art activities such as kundiman and spoken word performances will be the major highlights of the event onboard.

The tour will originate at the Guadalupe Ferry Station (Dr. Jose P. Rizal Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila) and the end point will be at the Escolta Ferry Station. The Pasig River tour will take around one (1) hour from Guadalupe Ferry Station to Escolta Ferry Station. We were advised that taking videos/photographs along the Malacañang Area is NOT allowed.

There will also be a walking tour in Escolta, Manila. The Escolta Commercial Association, Inc. and Heritage Conservation Society will lead the tour in various museums located at Escolta. The walking tour is FREE however,donations are encouraged. The walking tour at Escolta will also take around one-hour.

Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 Grand Coronation Night Winners

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Congratulations to the Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 winners held on May 28 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila. Among the 42 official candidates, only a few were given recognition through special awards.

Miss Tourism World Philippines: Pangasinan Sharyl Diana Catchillar

She will be the Philippine representative to the annual Miss Tourism World pageant.

Miss Model of the World Philippines 2016: Cebu City, Ethel Abellanosa
Miss Model of the Universe Philippines 2016: Capas-Tarlac, Jean Tumang
Miss Bikini World Philippines 2016: Ibaan-Batangas, Krizsa Nicolitte Serquina

1st runner-up: Makati City, Jane Sotomayor
2nd runner-up: Rodriguez-Rizal, Karen Grace Atienza
3rd runner-up: Muntinlupa City, Quennie Marie Orbeta
4th runner-up: Pasay City, Joana Espiritu

Special award winners:
Miss Snap Travel: Palawan
Best in Swimsuit: Ibaan, Batangas
Best in Talent: Muntinlupa City
Miss Friendship: Pila, Laguna

Miss Best in National Costume: Dapitan City
Miss Lady Grace: Pangasinan
Miss Zen Zest: Pasay City
Miss Aqua Mineral: Manila
Miss Envy Body: Dapitan City

Top 15:
Zambales
Cebu City
Rodriguez-Rizal
Ibaan- Batangas
Palawan
Makati City
Tabuk City
Cagayan De Oro
Pangasinan
Dapitan City
Capas -Tarlac
Pasay
Marilao-Bulacan
Marikina
Muntinlupa

Special awards have been given to the following during their pre-pageant activities:

Darling of the Press: Ms. Patricia Kay Arabaca of Pampanga

Best Sta. Cruzan Gowns: 

Ms. Asmen Razul of Palawan; Ms. Aeriel Bartolome of Marikina City; Ms. Marlyn Dela Merced of Guinto,Marilao-Bulacan ; Ms. Sheena Mae Zaldivar of Dapitan City

Miss La Virginia Resort & Miss Kutis Filipina: Ms. Krizsa Nicolitte Serquina of Ibaan-Batangas

Miss Lima Park Hotel: Ms. Sharyl Diana Catchillar of Pangasinan

Below are some of the winning ladies in swimsuit:

*Photos from Fab Manila, Joy Arguil, Vanessa Velasco

We Got Whipped and We Liked It; Sugar Waxing for Eyebrow and Underarm

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You can remove unwanted hair quickly and easily with sugar waxing - a method that has been perfected at Whipped Sugar Wax and Body Scrub Salon.

This old-school waxing method is cheap, requires no heat or strips, and is as effective and less painful than conventional methods. The sugaring technique employs the use of a sugar paste or gel made from sugar, lemon juice and water. It is often credited as nature’s permanent hair removal.

It was my wife's first time trying out sugar waxing to remove unwanted body hair like those found in our underarms, and also to sculpt the eyebrows perfectly well by removing the excess or runaway hair around them.

Whipped is owned by Ms. Bing Fabi. They have three branches located at 3rd Floor, Ayala Fairview Terraces, 2nd Floor, Commerce Avenue Wing, Alabang Town Center and 2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center. We visited the third one on May 17, 2016 for sugar waxing of eyebrow and underam for my wife.

Sugar waxing, or Persian waxing, is a method of hair removal that has been in use since 1900 BC. It is an old, tried and true way to wax, naturally. It is not as harmful as regular waxing because the sugar sticks only to the hair and not the skin. Sugaring is gentler to the skin and less painful than waxing. It doesn’t rip your skin off especially for those with sensitive skin.