Coco Unity Run: One Goal. One Run

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COCOLIFE, COCOGEN, UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK (UCPB) will hold its first run-for-a-cause for the benefit COCOLIFE Foundation and Operation Smile. On February 9, 2020, we will organize the COCO Unity Run at CCP Complex, Pasay City.

COCO Unity Run main goal is to promote health and wellness, establish camaraderie, and raised funds to support worthwhile causes. The event will feature different race categories including 1KM, 3KM, 5KM and 10KM

5 Types of Cut Flowers Widely Grown in the Philippines

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Cut flowers are blossoms that have been cut from the plant bearing it. They are removed from the plants for two purposes- decoration and gifting. The cut flowers are typically used in arrangements, wreaths, bouquets, baskets, flower stands, and garlands. There is a dedicated flower industry for cut flowers in the Philippines due to its ideal climate conditions to grow several tropical and subtropical floral varieties. The Philippines is also a big exporter of flowers to countries like Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Italy.

Here is a list of popular cut flowers widely grown in the Philippines.

Lily

Lilies are a group of flowering plants native to the temperate northern hemisphere. The lilies can be identified by their long, narrow leaves and scaly bulbs. Two popular kinds of lilies grown in the Philippines are- Oriental Lily & Asiatic Lily. Stargazer and Cordelia are two types of lilies commercially grown in the Philippines.

Meaning: Humility, Devotion, & Beauty

Occasion: Easter, Mother’s Day, Weddings, Birthday

Rose

Rose is the most loved flower in the world that comes in a variety of shades. Many roses have a strong, pleasant fragrance that are used across the world as a symbol of love and affection. The online florist shops are full of beautiful bouquets and luxurious arrangements of roses. You can place the order online for rose flower delivery in Philippines to woo your girlfriend on Valentine’s Day or express heartfelt love and gratitude for your wife on the first wedding anniversary. Mercedes, Golden Times, White Liberty, and Red Success are some of the types of roses commercially grown in the Philippines.

Meaning: Love, Romance, Passion, Gratitude, Appreciation, Admiration, Desire, & Enthusiasm

Occasion: Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, Wedding, Birthday

Orchid

Orchid is a unique flower that creates an aura of beauty and elegance. Orchids are the large family of flowering plants with fragrant blossoms. These are long-lasting flowers and some species can survive up to 100 years. Singapore White, Jaquelyn Thomas, White Fairy, & Tuang Pink are some common types of orchids commercially grown in the Philippines.

Meaning: Love, Luxury, Beauty, & Strength

Occasion: Birthday, Housewarming party, Job Promotion, Holidays

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are known as the most popular flowers after rose. They are believed to have originated from China. The name ‘chrysanthemum’ comes from the Greek word 'Chrys' meaning golden and 'anthemon’ meaning flower. Chrysanthemums are widely used in decorations and the preparation of different cuisines due to their medicinal properties. Whether you want to send flowers to Philippines on your sister’s baby shower or best friend’s birthday, a bouquet or arrangement of chrysanthemums would make a perfect choice. Regan Series, Fuji Series, Taiwan Yellow, & Puto Puto are the chrysanthemum types commercially grown in the Philippines.

Meaning: Joy, Friendship, Optimism, Longevity, Fidelity, & Honesty

Occasion: Birthday, Baby Shower, Funeral

Anthurium

Anthurium is a genus of more than 800 species found in the New World tropics from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay. The Anthurium is also known as Painted Tongue, Flamingo flower, and Tail flower. These blooms are known for their brightly colored flowers and ornamental leaves. The Anthuriums are generally used to decorate sympathy flower stands for funerals. With very little attention, these flowers can be looking beautiful for a long time. Nitta, Kaumana, Chandler, Midori, Margaretha, Fantasia, & Tropical are the anthurium types commercially grown in the Philippines.

Meaning: Happiness, Abundance, & Hospitality

Occasion: Women’s Day, Holiday Season, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day

Araneta City Gives Back to Communities with “The All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus”

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The Smart Araneta Coliseum opened anew its doors today to thousands of audiences from the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, members of the press, charities, children with disability, senior citizens and nearby communities to watch the much awaited All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus.

A day before its debut, The Grand China Acrobatic Circus held a special performance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum giving tributes to Filipino heroes and families. More than a thousand uniformed men spent a day-off with their families at the Christmas show given by Araneta City.

Aside from these, the show was also enjoyed by a hundred children with disability from PEDYA Camp, more than 200 (two hundred) Senior Citizens from Brgy. E. Rodriguez Sr. Quezon City and the Little Sisters of the Abandoned and more than a hundred members of the Orthopedic Society.

The show was also opened to more than a thousand families from Brgy. Socorro, Quezon City, Baseco Compound, Channel of Hope, Villa Maria Chapel, Immaculate Concepcion Parish, St. Peter Parish and Saint Martin Parish.

Annually, the Smart Araneta Coliseum opens its doors to the public to witness a special run through performance of the Christmas show. As for this year, spectators were treated with the multi-awarded performances of the China National Acrobatic Troupe in a one-hour–thirty-minute show titled: The All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus.

One of the acts performed at the special show is the multi-awarded Ninth Wave- Skills on Poles an interpretation of the famous Russian painter Ivan Aivazovsky’s work depicting soldiers braving the angry ocean. Audiences were also enthralled by the majestic and hypnotizing performance of the Rose Bud Contortionist.
Founded in 1950, the China National Acrobatic Troupe was the first National performing arts group established by the Central Government of China. From its beginnings in Beijing where the troupe hone and perfected their craft, CNAT became one of the most decorated acrobatic troupe in Asia with 67 golden awards from local and international award-giving bodies.

CNAT brings to the Philippines its world-class acts recognized by prestigious award-giving bodies as the most spectacular, most enthralling, boldest, most daring and eye-pleasing acts in the world.
The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus is for the family and all ages. It will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Buy your tickets at www.ticketnet.com.ph or thru the Araneta City Mobile app. Interested buyers may also call 8911-5555.