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The country’s first Museum of Philippine Economic History has recently opened in what was once the Ynchausti Commercial House in Calle Real in Iloilo, home of the company that started what will eventually become the world’s number one rhum, Tanduay.   Before the National Historical Commission restored the building into an economic history museum, it was used as the provincial offices of the Commission on Audit. For the longest time, however, it was known as the Elizalde building.  In 1854, according to local historians, the building was home to a conglomerate Ynchausti y Compania (also Ynchausti y Cia), whose founders were the basques José Joaquin Ynchausti, Joaquin Elizalde and Valentin Teus. They consolidated their companies’ assets including Tanduay. When the Elizaldes bought the Ynchausti shares in 1934, they renamed the company to Elizalde Y Cia. Other than historical data, the museum showcases many of the important artifacts of companies that thrived in ...

Sharp Philippines’ first ever #Run4EveryJUAN is just around the corner. That is why we list down everything you need to know about this year’s biggest pre-summer fun run event! Categories and Entry Fee Runners can choose from 1K up to 10K distance categories. On the other hand, entry fee ranges from P400.00 to P700.00, including singlet, race bib, finisher medal, and loot bags. All runners are expected to be at the venue at 3:30 AM.  In-Store and Online Registration Starting February 20 until March 12, 2019, everyone can now have their in-store registration made possible by Gold’s Gym, the official store partner of the event. You can register at these following branches: Alabang Town Center, BGC, Bay Area, Sheridan, Circuit Makati, and Waltermart. For those of you who can’t find time to visit these branches, online registration is still on-going and you can register here >> https://events.redsportsph.com/ Biggest Gathering of Filipino ...

The formidable entry of the Philippine Retail Summit [PRS] last 2018 has signaled a new wave of retail-focused events to hit the country. Thus, back for its 2nd year with a magnetizing theme, “#GenCX: The Ultimate Retail Disruptor”, all set to happen on March 14, at SMX Aura Convention Center, Taguig City. Today, the 2nd Philippine Retail Summit has been garnering immense buzz in the retail hemisphere over its impressive lineup of speakers from Facebook, Google, Zalora, and Jollibee. Numerous retail operators from local and international brands in the country had also expressed their desire to join the #GenCX. The generated attention of this summit has exceeded expectations. Key government officials also took time to acknowledge the efforts of converging the diverse Philippine retail industry into one event. Towards providing positive customer journey. #GenCX thought leaders, Alvin Ching, VP and Seller Engagement Head for Lazada Philippines and Bo Lundqvist, Chairman of Phi...

Following its successful turnout last year, Ortigas & Company launched the 10-day Ortigas Art Festival to assert their commitment to bringing arts and culture closer to the people. Now on its second year, the exhibit continues to put its efforts towards establishing Estancia as the art hub of Ortigas. This year’s approach brought individual artists to the spotlight, showcasing their creative individuality and placing them at the forefront of the art scene. It was the idea of Renato Habulan, renowned social realist painter, to tap the various groups of artists from all over the country and give them a venue to exhibit their works. Ortigas Malls was receptive to the idea of promoting grassroots participation in the art scene. No gallery representation – just artists working together; no admission charge for the viewers – walk through the art for free. Among the featured artists is master engraver Benjie Torrado Cabrera, the only engraver i...

Along with the celebration of National Arts Month , Sm Aura Premier in coordination with the National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) pays tribute to one of the country's greatest artists of all times, Francisco V. Coching.  The exhibit which is open from February 18 to 24, 2019 at the Upper Ground Floor Atrium of SM Aura features original artworks, Unang Labas komiks spreads, and life-size reproductions of his most popular characters and works.  Here are some exciting facts about Francisco V. Coching : ► Francisco V. Coching, a master storyteller in images and print was born on January 29, 1919. He was the son of noted Tagalog Novelist and comics illustrator Gregorio Coching.  ► Known as the "Dean of Filipino Illustrators," Francisco's illustrations and novels were products of that happy combination of fertile imagination, a love of storytelling, and fine craftsmanship. He synthesized images and stories informing Philippine folk and popular imag...

The province of Cavite is not just famous for Tagaytay City, one of the best destinations in the country whether for staycations, day tour, food trips, road trips, family activities and sight-seeing. Nowadays, events places or venues are becoming popular around the place such as in Alfonso. Alfonso is an upland town situated at the south-western portion of the Cavite province. It is 74 kilometers from Manila via Tagaytay City. Magallanes bounds it on the west, Batangas province on the south, Mendez and Tagaytay City on the east, General Aguinaldo on the north-west and Indang on the north-east. One of my favorite events venue in Alfonso is the Lifeplace Retreat and Event Center located in Brgy. Sulsugin. Since the place is just near Tagaytay, the weather is really nice especially in the late afternoon till early morning.  The place is surrounded with a beautiful nature. There were tall trees, fruit trees, flowering plants and attractive gardens. Upon entering the...

Skippy's GastroPub Manila is the premier Aussie bar in the Philippines serving awesome food & drinks, live music, and sporting events. This is where the best happy hour in town takes place everyday. It is located in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Visited the place sometime in February with friends and I really find it a nice place to hang out after a hard day's work. It is also a good place for celebrations because there are a lot of activities that anyone can enjoy plus there are good food to indulge in. What to eat in Skippy's? Snacks for as low as P100. Best sellers Skippy's sisig, Fried Calimari, Crispy Pata and Skippy's Nacjos. They also have fish and chicken burger and the famour Aussie Burger which weighs 250grams. They serve 2 kinds of salads - the Chicken Caesar salad and Chef's Salad. If you're missing the Australian life, they have Classic Aussie Meals such as Aussie Fish and Chips, Chicken Kerbab, Shepards Pie and ...

For the first time the Philippines, an impressive collection of traditional Cordillera pieces will be seen in public alongside artworks by 20th and 21st century Filipino abstract artists. Owned by Hong-Kong based Asian Art:Future (AA:F), which is chired Swis Martin Kurer, some of the collection will be on display at 1335Mabini in Karrivin Plaza, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati, From February 16 to March 2, 2019. Aptly titled “JUXTA:POSITION (The Aesthetics of Reduction), the exhibition comes a result of Kurer’s particular interest in the universal widespread use of aesthetics of reduction, something present he says in the carved wooden figures of bulul, which are closely associated with the ifugao peoples of Northern Luzon. A three-part book, JUXTA:POSITION (The Aesthetics of Reduction), will be made available to the public. In it, Kurer goes into greater detail on the aestheticism of the carvings of Cordillera peoples, which he says can also be perceived and described utilizing...

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From the love and passion of Ms. Kristine Lucas in makeup, Permanent Makeup Academy PH was born. Ms. Tin Lucas gave up a promising career in the IT world to do what she loves most, make people more beautiful. She believes "Everyone is Beautiful.” And her passion is to enhance that beauty and bring it to the next level" She trained from well-known Makeup and Aesthetics Training Centers here and abroad, in the US, Singapore, Korea, and Thailand . Today, In less than 2 years time, Permanent Makeup Academy PH (PMUAPH) is the most sought after training center for aspiring makeup artists for permanent makeup,eyebrow embroidery and aesthetics training here in Manila and elsewhere in the Philippines. PMUAPH has grown tremendously and has produced hundreds of new artists, freelancers and leaders in permanent makeup, eyebrow embroidery and aesthetics. More and more aspiring artists and students trust not only the pioneers but also the best in quality aesthetic tra...

Having the trade name of CM & SONS FOOD PRODUCTS, INC., Merzci is the leading bread and food pasalubong producer in Bacolod City and the island of Negros. It carries a wide array of product lines. They have a bakeshop, fast food, pasalubong goodies and purified water. The company maintains optimum standards in its manufacturing processes and is constantly updating and improving its product lines. Along with its constant improvements, it strives to deliver customer satisfaction by bringing the highest “Value for Money” to its customers. In January 2005, CM & Sons launched its newest line – MERZCI PASALUBONG TREATS, to cater to the growing tourist and balikbayan crowd that regularly come to the province. The pasalubong treats have gained a massive “suki” consumer crowd that prompted the company to open its first pasalubong center in Singcang, Bacolod City in September 2005. This branch is only about five minutes away from the old Bacolod Airport which, at that time, gain...

When we understand our purpose, it is a moment of epiphany. It dawned on me that health should be everybody's concern and top priority. A recent visit to a one-of-a-kind clinic in Makati City opened a whole new perspective. A question popped up in my mind "Why should we settle for the traditional approach in medicine when we can also reap the benefits of alternative therapies at the same time?" According to Dr. Imelda S. Edodollon, Medical Director of HICC, "Integrative Medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies. It isn’t just medicine. Your care team may also design a plan to help you build healthy behaviors and skills -- like smart eating habits and stress-busting activities. These things can keep you healthy for the long term." Non-invasi...