Market Tour of Old Manila: A Visit to the Vibrant Yesteryears

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One sunny day of summer is an almost perfect time to do a tour of the market area of old Manila and get a taste of true Filipino culture. All kinds of merchandise from local medicine herbs, birds, flowers, candles, statues, clothing, fruits etc., can all be found here.

The tour will give visitors a glimpse of the not-so vibrant part of the Manila streets and discover the infamous Chinatown and see how Filipino cuisine is deeply fused with old Chinese recipes and traditions.

We went first to the Quiapo Church. It was a Friday (notably Quiapo day) so it was expected that there will be a lot of people attending church that day. We didn't go inside the church because there was a mass going on and it was too crowded because of the numerous devotees.

There was a lot of things to buy outside the church from sampaguita to saint's figure, rosary and other religious items. There was also a booth selling color coded candles which you can light if you want to wish for something or you want your prayers answered.

MUNI Market Day: Shop, Eat, and Live More Mindfully

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WHY "MUNI MARKET DAY"?

Historically, markets were not only places of trade, but venues for cultural exchange. Here, people from different cultures met and exchanged food, literature, knowledge, and philosophies.

MUNI Market Day aims to educate consumers on ways to shop, eat, and live more mindfully, and give them an opportunity to get to know the makers and the stories behind local and/or eco-friendlier products through a 1-day fair integrating learnings workshops, and stirring conversations on some mindful lifestyle topics like conscious consumption, healthy eating, personal wellness, culture & craft traditions, green practices, and so on.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Now more than ever, we feel like people are becoming more and more conscious of their impact in the world, and we feel more and more people want to be able to move with more purpose in the world and live a little more meaningfully everyday, even through their daily decisions. And to help facilitate that, we want to:

• Showcase makers of mindfully created goods & services
• Educate people on conscious consumption and increase their options
• Bring together like-minded individuals, who want to live healthier, more socially and environmentally-conscious lifestyles

OPM's Mission: EO 255 Ran Away With a Successful Awareness Campaign

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I was already  at the Greenhills Shopping Center ground early Sunday morning for a run to support Filipino music. I was invited by a friend to run a 5k distance. After a year without run, I'm now going back to the track. I don't think I will be able to finish the race like before when I was still a fit and well trained.

Run for Executive Order 255, a run to support the EO executed way back former President Corazon Aquino's term that states that radio stations must play at least four OPM song's every hour. The fun run was supported by friends from different organizations, also the officers of the OPM (Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit) like Gary V. , Christian Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Mitch Valdez, Jose Mari Chan, Julie Ann San Jose and Noel Cabangon.

It was a jam-packed fun run with numerous participants joining the advocacy run. They woke up so early to join and participate in this event. We all know that waking up early is not so easy especially for these very busy celebrities, especially for those who also came from far locations. Two thumbs up for all of you.

Armin Only: Intense - One Massive Concert Party

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CATCH YOUR LIGHT! - The new Armin Only Tour is going to be the most intense show you’ve ever seen from Armin van Buuren.

It’s going to be the brand new solo event by the world’s #1 DJ, named after his album which was released in May.
More than ever Armin Only Intense will revolve around show and theatre, creating a sight with which the Dutch DJ wants to surpass all his previous concerts, naturally with the best sounds you can expect of him.

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Armin Only is an all-night dance event featuring solo performance by Armin van Buuren. The event consists of trance music, light, laser and firework shows and supporting acts of vocalists or artists such as Sharon den Adel, Nadia Ali, Racoon, Ilse de Lange, Audrey Gallagher, Eller van Buuren...

Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing

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We would like to share with you some big news straight from Autodesk President and Chief Executive Officer Carl Bass. To help drive the new industrial revolution, 3D design solutions provider Autodesk is announcing two major contributions to the 3D printing industry: One is the open software platform for 3D printing called Spark and the introduction of Autodesk’s own 3D printer that will serve as a reference implementation for Spark.

"For years, I’ve been fascinated by the promise and frustrated by the reality of 3D printing. Today, Autodesk is announcing two contributions to help make things better. First is an open software platform for 3D printing called Spark, which will make it more reliable yet simpler to print 3D models, and easier to control how that model is actually printed. Second, Autodesk will be introducing our own 3D printer that will serve as a reference implementation for Spark. It will demonstrate the power of the Spark platform and set a new benchmark for the 3D printing user experience. Together these will provide the building blocks that product designers, hardware manufacturers, software developers and materials scientists can use to continue to explore the limits of 3D printing technology.

Spark will be open and freely licensable to hardware manufacturers and others who are interested. Same for our 3D printer –the complete design of the printer will be made publicly available to allow for further development and experimentation. The printer will be able to use a broad range of materials, made by us and by others, and we look forward to lots of exploration into new materials.

$ 82.9-M Puerto Princesa Airport Project Awarded to Korean Joint Venture

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Another one of the country’s premier tourist destinations will soon boast of a world-class international airport, after the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) awarded a US$ 82.9-Million design-and-build contract for the Puerto Princesa airport to Korea’s Kumho Industrial Co. Ltd.-GS Engineering & Construction Joint Venture (Kumho-GS).

“The eco-tourism showcase that is Puerto Princesa, as well as the rest of Palawan, will soon have a modern, world-class airport which we can be as proud of as the destination itself. With beaches and other natural wonders attracting throngs of visitors from all over the globe, it will finally have a gateway that is befitting of its stature,” said DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya.

In compliance with its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, Kumho-GS will begin with the design component by the third quarter of this year. While the joint venture is preparing the airport’s detailed engineering design, it will likewise begin mobilizing its equipment and securing various project permits.

Fusion V: Epson's Annual Media Appreciation Activity

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Epson Philippines Corporation has invited their media friends to join Epson Fusion V. The event is scheduled on Wednesday to Friday, May 21 to 23, 2014. 

For this year, they announced that participants are heading to the exclusive Bluewater Resort located on Sumilon Island. The island is located at the southeastern tip of the Cebu mainland.

"There is a legend about an island with white sand beaches and a lush forest... They say that this idyllic place takes its name from being a storm shelter for fishermen, where they can take cover from strong typhoons. With this very warm weather, Isn't it the perfect time to discover this island?"

The name Sumilon came from “sumilong”, which means to take refuge. Sumilon Island is known as a storm shelter for fishermen during strong typhoons. It is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and was made a fish sanctuary in 1974 under the guidance of Siliman University Marine Reserve.

Fusion is the annual media appreciation activity of Epson Philippines Corporation, and is one way of showing their gratitude for their media friends' help in Epson's programs and activities. 

Max's Restaurant Announces Partnership with Gilas Pilipinas

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#PusoToTheMax should be among our hashtags starting as soon as possible as Max's Restaurant officially announces its partnership with Gilas Pilipinas as the official restaurant of the national basketball team.

At a Meet and Greet and practice training held at Meralco Gym in Ortigas, the Gilas Pilipinas team were available for some interaction with selected fans namely Max's employees and selected media friends invited to witness the team live as they partly prepare for an exciting match game soon at the FIBA World Cup.

Max's Restaurant will be actively making noise for Gilas Pilipinas through social media efforts so that more people would know about the team and the upcoming match. Max's intends to engage as much Filipinos to support Gilas Pilipinas.

Gilas Pilipinas is the first Philippine team that has made it to the FIBA World Cup after 35 years.

Max's Restaurant Partners with Gilas Pilipinas: Formal Launch and Contract Signing Event

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The Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team has found a new ally in Max's Restaurant. The restaurant chain formally forged a partnership with the Nationals at the Max's Restaurant branch located at 21 Scout Tuazon Street, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City.

Chief Executive Officer Karen Salud and Marketing Director Mark Gamboa represented Max's Restaurant, while Coach Chot Reyes and players Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, Larry Fonacier, Junemar Fajardo, Marc Pingris, and Jared Dillinger came for Gilas Pilipinas.
According to the multi-titled PBA coach, talks about the partnership began when he was invited to speak in front of the Max's restaurant managers and franchise partners. More meetings happened, and the team-up was sealed soon afterwards.

Hughes Center for Aesthetic Medicine Offers Conventional Cosmetic Surgery

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Facial cosmetic surgeons are every body’s technician, When some parts of our body are missing then they are the best person to consult. When there’s excess body fat they know when and how to remove them.

These cosmetic procedures are popular not only in the Philippines, but also in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

The Hughes Center for Aesthetic Medicine surely knows the qualities that sets apart from other facial cosmetic surgery practices.

Hughes has new techniques that is conventional cosmetic surgery offices have been practicing for decades.

With pride and dignity it offers state-of-the-art, cutting edge options for today’s woman who wants to look beautiful and natural, not “worked on,” and the man who wants to return to the workforce looking restored.