Quiet Journeys

Avida Land has opened recently their flagship showroom at the 2nd floor of Glorietta 4 last October 17, 2013. It is conveniently located inside a mall making it easy for the prospective clients to learn more about the projects as well as for the property specialist to assist their interested buyers. "The showroom gives people an idea of what their future Avida home can look like," says Christoper Maglanoc, Avida Land President. "We want to give them a preview of homes that Avida offers-thoughtfully-designed. located in secure communities and just within reach for young professionals, newlyweds and emerging families." The spacious showroom have different corners for their company's newest projects like the Avida Towers Asten, Serin West Tagaytay, and Avida Towers Altura. Avida Towers Asten, a three-tower condo project in Makati is suited for the young professionals and urbanites. It features a modern design with amenities designed for the cosm...

The PBA Legends will have an exhibition game at the Subic Bay Gym  on November 16 as part of the 3-day Subic Fitness Festival . Their goal is  to bring fun and excitement, as well as, to show sympathy and support to the citizens of Olongapo City who were hit by a devastating flood that caused Leptospirosis outbreak.  Aside from the game, the PBA legends will also be giving away shoes to the aspiring young basketball players of Olongapo. PBA legends Ronnie Magsanoc, Alvin Patrimonio, and Benjie Paras will lead the team against the Subic Bay All stars.   Other players who will be joining are Patrick Fran, Rey Evangelista, and Xavier Nunag.  Jeffrey Sanders will be joining the Legends too. At the same time there will also be a Victory run and a triathlon will follow the next day. For more information about Subic Fitness Festival you can visit their website.

It was a sunny Saturday morning of September 28, 2013. We arrived at the venue in Paranaque with the quadrant all set up and the Alaska team were all ready for the exciting and informative day prepared for the students and parents of Escuela De San Lorenzo Ruiz. Oh boy! This would be fun I thought. The last time I attended one like this in Tondo I couldn't take the smile off my face. The children's participation were astonishing and their mothers' cooperation were truly overwhelming.  In just a few minutes, cheerful and cute little preschoolers entered the quadrants. Inside, they were told a story about Miles and Tony, taught of proper hygiene,  was educated about eating the right food and the importance of drinking Alaska NutriBuild 345 everyday.  Parents who were given a lecture by Dra. Fernando, a nutritionist from Alaska listened intently. She  gave precise and valuable notes about proper nutrition and what can a balance meal do to the develo...

Blackbeard Seafood Island at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna September 16 was "National Boodle Day" at all Blackbeard Seafood Island nationwide. They have reached their 9th year in the country and to celebrate their anniversary, b oodle f ights were held in all of their branches across the nation.  Blackbeard Seafood Island has been known locally as a seafood restaurant that serves different varieties of boodle menu and great barbecues. The cozy dining area with their Tiki-designed lightings. The island inspired interior design of Blackbeard Seafood Island  Used to be, boodle fight is a military way of eating where long tables are prepared and food are lined up on top of banana leaves. The tradition when eating on a boodle fight is that people have to use their bare hands to eat, that is, to show camaraderie among the group. But, now it has been a household word ever since restaurants like Blackbeard Seafood Island launched it to the market. The contest...

Although old and small, I have always been fascinated by the charm of Indang, Cavite. Travelling to this small town when I was a child has always been a delight for me. I have come to know the place because my  Nanay Epang was hailed here She'd often tag me along for a short vacation.  Their coffee trees, old houses, foggy mornings and nights, and the sweet candy "balikutsa" were among my fondest memories of it.  And just last  Saturday, out of boredom, I packed my bag, brought my camera and headed up there to revisit the old town that has gave me a lot of good  memories. But before I give you a recount of my travel there, let me give you a brief history of the place..  Indang is one of the towns of the province of Cavite. Known to be one of the top coffee producing towns along with Mendez, Alfonso, Silang, Tagaytay City, Amadeo, Maragondon, Magallanes and Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. It's name was derived from the word "Inrang" , a common tree that gr...

As Ayala Land Inc. marks their 25th year in the industry, they have initiated a project series called "Random Act of Kindness". It started last September13 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens (ATG) when some of the volunteers gave away gifts and special surprises to everyone who happens to be in the area. Whether they were just out for lunch, strolling at the park, having a lunch meeting, or meeting someone, it was indeed a lucky day for them. ALI-gator, Ayala's charming mascot opened the activity announcing the surprises they have for the day. People were caught by surprise as the well-wishers gave away the gifts in a flash mob-style. R adio jock and TV host Sam YG came too surprising everyone and even participated in the gift-giving to the citizens of Makati.  But the act of goodness and fun didn't stopped there. Last September 28, "Random Act of Kindness" went to Nuvali in Sta. Rosa Laguna. At lunchtime, as the drum rolls, gifts like Time Zone cards...