Travel and Living with Style
I was honored to attend the launch of ASEAN Merchants at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang. It was an exclusive affair, graced by members of the Philippine Association of Wedding Planners, restaurant representatives and selected members of the press. I was warmly greeted by ASEAN Merchants President Patricia Gancayco Coll-Piferrer and her husband, David once…[Continue Reading]
Recently, the Center for Culinary Arts, one of the top culinary schools in the Philippines, unveiled four of its newest facilities. I was very fortunate to have been invited to this event along with representatives from the media, members of the culinary arts academe community, and other bloggers. A Unique Open House Event Instead of…[Continue Reading]
It just came to my attention that there is another blog also based in the Philippines also using the name Life and Leisure. Just to clarify, I did not create this other Life and Leisure blog, which uses the URL http://www.lifeandleisure.info. This blog was created a month after mine was established. It is owned by…[Continue Reading]
The German Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GPCCI) will be holding its annual Mabuhay Germany event this coming October 12 to 14, 2012 at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. The announcement was made during an informal dinner held last Friday at the Distillery in Burgos Circle. What to Expect in Mabuhay Germany 2012 “Step…[Continue Reading]
Typhoon Gener (international name Saola) has dealt one massive blow after another to the main island of Luzon in the Philippines. The situation took a turn for the worst last Sunday when major bodies of water like the La Mesa Dam and Marikina River spilled over because of the never ending downpour, causing more than…[Continue Reading]
The 9th Ultimate Taste Test kicked off last Sunday, July 29, 2012. The annual food event was held at the Soderno food market in the Molito Complex in Alabang, and featured over 30 different dishes from family-owned food vendors and local restaurants in Manila. Food lovers from the south of Manila grabbed the opportunity to sample…[Continue Reading]
The most promising students from the top culinary schools in the Philippines go face to face once again at the 3rd Grand Culinary Challenge. Hailed as the toughest collegiate culinary arts competition in the country to date, this year’s competition will be held at Villa Immaculada inside historic Intramuros, Manila from September 26 to 27,…[Continue Reading]
A few months back, I wrote a post about the Puerto Princesa Underground River becoming one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature as well as the beginning of the search for the New 7 Wonders Cities. In my post, I wrote that the city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur as my personal bet; so…[Continue Reading]
How do you define leadership and success? For some, it may be the ability to influence the right people at the right time to get the best outcome. For others, it may be the ability to sit in a prominent position without compromising their integrity. Still others, it might be something as simple as being…[Continue Reading]
Make a statement and help promote Filipino-made products in Yabang Pinoy’s What are You Made For? Photo Contest. Photo entries will be accepted starting August 1, 2012 until October 1, 2012. Who can join the Photo Contest? The What are You Made For? photo contest is open to all amateur photographers with a Facebook account,…[Continue Reading]
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