Kramerized by Mark Kramer Pastrana and Zumba

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Fitness and health buffs have several ways to get fit and fab but I guess the most effective and fun at the same time way towards the road to a better you is participating in activities involving dancing, and the most popular and highly challenging of them all is Zumba.

Zumba, the exercise fitness program created by Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 90s, has deffinitely reach a level unsurpassed yet by other similar exercise programs. The combination of Latin and International music with invigorating dance moves make the fitness program really fun, and when you throw in superb Zumba instructors of celebrity status like Mark Kramer Pastrana, the activity becomes even more exhilarating and exciting.

Mark vibrantly dancing onstage inspires everyone to workout like there's no tomorrow. Sometimes, the body goes weak to continue but the adrenaline rush pushes in to make us continue with our dancing especially when we see fellow Zumba fanatics getting Kramerized into exceeding our limits.

All that sweat is worth it since we get healthy in the process. Zumba is an activity worth pursuing regularly and emulated by our peers in our same quest to a healthier nation. Our bodies benefit so much to keep ourselves looking more appealing and ready to face more challenges along the way.

The only thing that bothers me is the mindset that only middle-aged and senior individuals need Zumba, or any other similar exercise activity. That is totally wrong because health should be our main priority and it should start the moment we are born. Our parents or guardian should instill healthy activities as part of our daily living. From the food we eat, to the activities we participate in, we should all aim for the better options that leads to better health.

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Rediscovering Our Favorites at SM Food Court

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"Kumain ka na ba? Punta na sa SM Food Court at muling tuklasin ang mga paborito ninyong pagkain. May free 360 degree video selfie pa for every certain amount of food bought.

Participating during our bloggers Instagram flatlay competition were Gracia's Lechon, Sisig Hooray, Chica's Chicharronia, Lydia's Lechon, Chizmozza, Cebu Fiesta, Chef Ala Eh, Panda Shabu-Shabu, etc."

They say specialty restaurants are more likely for the well-off and affluent, but gone are the days when restaurateurs with their superb cuisines make their homes only at their own establishment.

These visionary entreprenuers know that majority of the Filipinos want affordable yet tasty dishes. They now go out of their way to reach out to the masses by offering their specialties at food courts or food parks.

The SM Food Court has been around as far as I can remember. They've been existing even before food parks rose in popularity. They are actually the better version of food parks because it's airconditioned and naturally puts your food at a better and controlled environment compared to foid parks usually situated at open areas. However, the prices for food offered at either places are synonymously the same. For both, the term "You get what you paid for" is untrue for majority of these food stalls because I've tried a lot and many have passed my eclectic taste.

With the revitalizing of the food courts of SM, as witnessed during our bloggers social media challenge via Instagram and/or Facebook, we got to see special attractions as bonus features that customers can avail after eating at SM Food Courts. The 360 degree video selfies are totally cool to have and repost on our timelines, especially if you do it with families, friends or colleagues. The Koi fishes in an aquarium is also a splendid site to see that would attract children rare to see upclose these colorful sea creatures.

What were the foods served on our photo challenge?

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Renee Salud and the Philippine Tapestry Fashion Show at Hotel Jen Manila

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Undoubtedly among the icons in the Philippine fashion industry, Filipino Fashion Designer Renee Salud, more popularly called Mama Renee by his celebrity clients, or Kuya Renee by his staff and team, never fails to impress with his exquisite and seemingly eccentric designs featuring the major weaves of the Philippine archipelago spanning from Luzon, Visyas to Mindanao. These mix of modern yet ethnic look created with both comfort and style in mind are totally of international appeal.

The fashion icon known as a fairy godmother to many aspiring beauty queens who won their crowns wearing his creations, has catered to a wide range of clientele including popular showbiz personalities. He has earned the title of Ambassador of Philippine Fashion for his many ingenious creations featuring Philippine materials, weaves and artistry.

I would personally want to wear his creations for myself not just to flaunt but to feel proud and honored wearing an attire symbolic of Philippine culture and heritage.

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The Philippines indeed has a rich history of age-old artistry that we should patronize to boost Filipino identity. We should often make use of indigenous materials not only to showcase the colorful art form created by Filipino artisans in exemplifying traditional wear, but also to help promote its origins sourced from all over the country.

We don't need to look far because fashion designers could just roam around the Philippines and get ideas for elegant outfits that could be truly world class when we put our hearts and minds, even souls, in its fabrication.

The Philippine Tapestry fashion show by Renee Salud was held on June 11, 2018 at Hotel Jen Manila in Pasay city.


Photography by Bert Briones