Celebrate Northern Cuisine at MarQuee Mall’s Big Bite!

Foodies! Head up north this weekend and join this exciting event!

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Food fans gear up for MarQuee Mall’s Big Bite! The Northern Food Festival on October 16, 17 and 18.

In partnership with Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, Angeles City Tourism Office, North Luzon Expressway, and Lifestyle Network, Big Bite delights festival goers with food markets, "Sisig Festival", cooking demos, culinary cook-offs and live entertainment.

Now on its third year, the gastronomic feast will feature over 100 food merchants from Region I,II, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region with regional delights from condiments, spices to coffee and jams to local favorites such as the Ilocos empanada, bagnet, pastillas and longganisa.

Big Bite's main event highlight is the “Sisig Festival”. Sisig is the quintessential Kapampangan dish, traditionally made of pork parts, mixed with spices, served on a sizzling plate with a side of calamansi and chili peppers. Northern regions take part in the celebration by cooking their own version of sisig such as the bangus sisig from Pangasinan and dinakdakan from Ilocos. The “Sisig Festival” is a culinary spectacle of regional cuisine at its best.

Boosting tourism in the North, Big Bite reinforces the city’s growing reputation as the culinary capital of the Philippines and is part of Angeles City’s Fiestang Kuliat, a month-long fiesta celebration in the city.

Visitors will also see culinary masters Chef Sau del Rosario, Lifestyle Network’s “Chef Next Door” Jonas Ng and Center for Asian Culinary Studies founder Chef Gene Gonzales whip up northern favorites in the live cooking demonstrations.

Competition heats up in the three-day cook-off among top culinary schools from the region.

So come and celebrate the biggest gastronomical festival in MarQuee Mall’s Big Bite: The Northern Food Festival on October 16-18, 2015.

For more information, contact (045) 304-0110 to 11. Like and follow MarQuee Mall’s social networking sites, Facebook: facebook.com/MarQueeMall, Twitter: @MarQueetweets and Instagram: @iloveMarQueemall. 

Defying the Odds: Asthmatics Prove Resilience Against Asthma

I announced this contest back in February in another blog post and I'm happy to share who were chosen as winners :) 

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After months of deliberation and almost 2,000 entries nationwide, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announces the winners of its Search for the Winners Against Asthma (SWAA). 

event host Christine Jacob-Sandejas

Launched in February 2015, the Search for Winners Against Asthma is a nationwide search for young asthmatic achievers aged 30 years and younger who are outstanding in their respective fields despite having asthma and inspire asthma sufferers that they, too, can win against the condition.

“We decided to target this particular age group because asthma is a common chronic disease of childhood leading to reduced activity, school absences, ER visits and hospitalizations, says Dr. Gio Barangan, GSK Medical Director. 

“It is also during this stage that young people are in the process of developing the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their goals in life, and as such we want to let them know that asthma should not deter them from realizing their full potential,” Barangan added. 

Dr. Barangan

In the youth category of 19 years old and below, Christian Lacza, a student from Navotas City was judged as the grand prize winner.  

Christian is one of the 2014 Kabayan Ten Outstanding Public School Students, and 2014 Ten Outstanding Youth Leaders of Navotas City. He was also an awardee of the 2010 Gawad Huwarang Kabataan of the Antolin Oreta Sr. Foundation and Gawad Modelong Kabataan: Galing at Dangal ng Malabon of the Arnold Vicencio Foundation. He is also the youngest recipient of the Orator of the Year Award in Navotas National High School. 

“When I was young, my asthma attacks were so severe that my mother would have to bring me to the hospital almost weekly. This made me realize that if I cannot excel in physical activities, I have to discover and focus on my other strengths,” says Christian.

“Going to my pediatrician was a constant necessity, and she made sure I get the proper medication and treatment, but more than that she never failed to cheer me up and would always give me words of encouragement whenever I visited her.” 

“Instead of letting asthma stop me I stopped asthma from interfering with my life as I pushed myself as a holistic learner-- excelling in academics, student leadership and in various competitions.” 

Christian Lacza (far left, seated) with fellow winners

The runner up winners in the youth category are 15-year old student and dancer Christina Chua; taekwondo twins Andre Rafael and Anton Joachim Montero; consistent student scholar Kenneth Angelo Bagay and Dave Andre Labaton who is also a taekwondo medalist.

In the adult category, incoming third year medical student Teesha Banta was judged as the winner.  The 23-year old student from St. Luke’s College of Medicine, was a full scholar in her first two years of med school and graduated Cum Laude from University of the Philippines Los Banos with the degree of BS Biology Major in Wildlife Biology. 

She is a lifetime member in two international honor societies but besides her academic achievements, she is also actively involved in community service. As an active Girl Scout, Teesha received two of the highest awards given by the organization-- the Chief Girl Scout Medal and is one the 75 GSP National Young Awardees. She had represented the country in national and international events, specifically as an advocate and a National Peer Educator on Adolescent Female Health. 

“Asthma runs in our family but symptoms of severe asthma began when I was in college, which, unfortunately, was also the time when I was so involved in my schoolwork and scouting. My mother, who is a doctor and is also an asthmatic, helped me through most of my journey by taking care of me and reminding me to take my medicines. Actually, because of my asthma, I had to temporarily stop med school because bed rest was advised. But it did not stop me from taking a part-time job as a high school Science teacher. Besides being a doctor, teaching was my second dream job,” Teesha narrates.

Teesha Banta (middle, wearing a red and white coat) with fellow winners

“Every time I have my asthma attacks, the only thing on my mind is to get well so I could go back to studying and become a doctor to prove that asthma should not stop you from pursuing your dreams.” Teesha said she plans to become an OB-GYN or specialize in Pediatric Pulmonology so she could treat asthmatic children. 

Her message to other asthmatics? “During our many asthma attacks, we may feel powerless and helpless. We do not have the strength that non-asthmatics have and it may feel like it is the end of our dreams, I had that feeling when I had to temporarily stop med school because of my asthma. Well, these are all lies. Our condition is but another challenge that adds more meaning to each of our achievements, an opportunity to push harder, aim higher, and be better persons and citizens of our country.  Perhaps we were given this condition because we have the ability to turn these "setbacks" into “set-ups” of better things to come. We can defeat asthma and we can conquer our dreams!”

The other winners in the adult category are UP student Ianna Engaño an athlete, musician, artist and social activist; Yasmin Versoza a firefighter and member of the Marikina City Fire Truck crew; Christianne de Vera a triathlete; and Yliah Nina Bosch a registered nurse who is working as an Emergency Nurse Responder at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Criteria for Winners 

The SWAA is open to all Filipino citizens or foreigners with a permanent Philippine address that have been diagnosed as asthmatic by a qualified physician.

The winners were divided into two categories: Category A (Youth Category) for 19 years old and below and Category B (Adult Category) for 20 years old and above.

Applicants can choose to share how they have won against asthma. These may be in various fields including Arts, Academics, Career, and Sports. 

Applicants were also required to answer the question: How did you Win Against Asthma? The screening committee then used the following criteria for each entry

Excellence in their Field or Category    50%

Evidence of winning over asthma         30%

Online Votes       20%

Part of the judging committee are Dr. Eileen Aniceto from Philippine College of Chest Physicians; Dr. Therese Leopando from Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists; and Dr. Carmela Kasala from Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Inc. 

Arnel Pineda

The winners received the following prizes:  Huawei P7 Smart Phone; Five Thousand (PhP5,000) worth of GCs from Folded & Hung and Twenty Five Thousand (PhP25,000) worth of Sodexo gift certificates.

“A lot of asthma patients have accepted lifestyle restrictions resulting from uncontrolled asthma as the norm, assuming that frequent symptoms, exacerbations and lifestyle limitations are an inevitable consequence of having asthma. With the Search for Winners Against Asthma campaign, we hope to encourage and inspire more young people to live their lives to the fullest and not let asthma prevent them from doing the things they love.” Dr. Barangan also credits actress Kim Chiu, International Rock superstar Arnel Pineda, and Filipino Olympic Figure Skater Michael Christian Martinez for helping them spread awareness of this campaign. 

“Kim, Arnel and Michael are asthmatics who have proven not only to themselves but to the entire world that they can take control of their condition and never let their asthma stop them from following their dreams and achieving success in their very competitive careers,” Barangan added.

For more information about the Search for Winners Against Asthma campaign, visit www.facebook.com/WinAgainstAsthma

Wingstop’s UAAP Sports Snack Bundles Invade the Arenas

My family and I are regular Wingstop customers. The flavors are really awesome and having so many choices makes it an ideal place to bring friends and loved ones to because there's something there for everyone! Enjoy these bundles while watching your favorite UAAP teams this 78th Season! 

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As the go-to grub for sports events and celebrations, Wingstop’s flavorful chicken wings are a no-brainer companion for the upcoming 78th UAAP Season. Famous for a wide selection of flavored wings, Wingstop injects excitement and soul into anything it becomes a part of. It just can’t help it, because Wingstop is all about hustling, keeping it real, and having a good time. And when it comes to sports, the call to flavor is the same: Let’s Get At It. 

UAAP Sports Snack Bundle #1

For many sports enthusiasts, the UAAP season is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Calendars are marked in advance, and tickets are lined up for weeks before the games. Weeks prior, the teams are studied, the players are scrutinized, and the predictions are made. Social media turns into a battlefield among the fans and alumni who wear their colors with so much pride, they’ve been rumored to bleed them. In fact, the extent of the preparations for the UAAP season and the festivities that follow convince many that that the games are as much of a social event as they are a sports event.

And who would argue? With the lively music blaring from the speakers, cheers and chants echoing from one end of the arena to the other, and fans of all ages clad in their school colors creating an infectious energy that is as competitive as it is celebratory. The way the fans cheer, one would almost think their team had already won. It's not about the about the trophy. It's about the spirit of the game. 

And that’s exactly the way Wingstop plays it.

This coming UAAP Season 78, Wingstop is offering wing bundles that are made exactly for sharing while watching your favorite sports teams battle it out. What could be more fun than enjoying bites out of your favorite wings between quarters and sets, rivals and friends? 

UAAP Sports Snack Bundle #2

Choose among Wingstop's 10 savory, sweet and spicy flavors to match your school spirit, and appetite. Hold on to your Atomics for those close calls,  enjoy your Garlic Parmesans and Louisiana Rubs between breaks, and load up on your Mango Habaneros to warm up your taste buds before the victory party feast. For P 1999 only, UAAP fans can enjoy either a 25 pcs Wings and 25 pcs Boneless Chicken Bites package or a 25 pcs Wings and 12 pcs Chicken Tenders  package, both of which come with Texas Style Fries, Onion Rings, Chiptole Rice., and 1.75L Coke.

This UAAP Season 78, don’t miss out on the fun and make ordering the Wingstop bundles a part of your pre-game essentials. For more information LIKE Wingstop Philippines on Facebook and FOLLOW @wingstopph on Instagram. The bundles are also available at the BGC Stopover, Alabang Town Center (opening soon), UP Town Center, Glorietta 2, Greenhills Promenade, Estancia, Fairview Terraces, Eastwood CityWalk, and TriNoma. 

Be The Next Big Online Singing Superstar ℅ Taiwan Excellence

Love to sing? Get recognized and win prizes by joining this contest!

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Show off your singing ability, broadcast your musical talent, and wow audiences all over the world in the Made to Enjoy Singing Contest, a new and innovative contest brought to you by Taiwan Excellence, with so many exciting prizes to be awarded. Made to Enjoy Singing will surely captivate the Philippines by discovering your hidden musical talents.

The Taiwan Excellence - Made to Enjoy Singing Contest aims to showcase the musical genius of Filipinos. Adding to the fun, it allows the public to vote for the best musical video submissions, which will then be judged by a panel of experts. The winners will take home superb Taiwan Excellence products, as well as cash prizes.

Taiwan Excellence lined up some of these innovative products, which are among the 78 brands it aims to bring to the Philippines, as prizes for the winners.

The August winners brought home a Transcend Drive Pro 200 and a Tatung Rice Cooker 100 plus 10,000.00 pesos cash prize, they also sang with Sam Concepcion last September 05, 2015 at the 2nd Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium.

The September winners can take home an Acer Liquid Jade Z or a Kingcom Sigma Evo smartphone; while the October winners will be the proud owners of Asus Zenfone 2 or an Acer Iconia Tab. In addition, each finalist will get P10,000. 

The grand winners will be gifted with a KYMCO Agility 125cc motorcycle and a cash prize of P50,000.00. The grand winner will receive the prize from Taiwan Excellence endorser Maja Salvador.

“We have always been amazed at the musicality of Filipinos, and we hope to give them a fun platform to showcase their talents, while at the same time giving the best ones an opportunity to win Taiwan Excellence products,”’ said Yu-Wei Hsiao, Deputy Executive Director of TAITRA. “The high quality of our products is reflected in the high quality of Filipino singers.’’

Whether you’re just starting out as a singer or you’ve been performing for your friends for a long time, the Made to Enjoy Singing contest is a perfect opportunity for you and all aspiring singers to show their excellence in their field, just like the brands under Taiwan Excellence, which are noted all over the world for their great and innovative designs and workmanship. Aspiring singers will discover that this is a good opportunity to let the world know about their talents, and to connect with other music lovers. 

This may even be a way for your talents to be discovered! Most of all, the contest is guaranteed to be a fun and memorable experience for you and your loved ones, with great prizes that you will definitely enjoy.

To join, register at the Taiwan Excellence Made to Enjoy Singing official website at http://www.madetoenjoysinging.ph.  

The qualifying legs will be held on August, September and October while the finals leg will be held on November 2015. For more information on the contest, visit madetoenjoysinging.ph/index.php/page/view/taiwan-excellence-made-to-enjoy-singing

Beyond the Filter: The Sandbox Collective’s monster hit, No Filter, back on stage this October.

I heard this is a show that millennials, most especially must not miss. Catch this most-requested rerun this October!

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Overwhelmed and galvanized by the insistent public demand, The Sandbox Collective brings back its monster hit, No Filter this coming October. 

No Filter 2.0 poster

With critically acclaimed director, Toff De Venecia still at the helm, No Filter 2.0 promises to be a new and improved version of its widely successful first run—a refined but similarly raw and honest portrayal of what it means to be millennial in this day and age. 

Featuring a series of monologues and multimedia performances, the production explores anything and everything millennial—from the evolution of social media, life after college, the woes of work and finding a job, pursuing one’s passions, Tinder, intimacy, finding love, success and happiness, among other issues.

Jasmine and Sam

In true Sandbox fashion, the collective intends to take things further by incorporating new monologues and infusing new blood into the roster. Three new millennials will be joining the highly anticipated re-staging. Sam Concepcion, Carla Humphries, and Paolo Valenciano will be joining the original squad. In addition to the new cast members and monologues, this re-staging hopes to achieve a more intimate relationship with its audience. No Filter 2.0 will be staged at the brand new Power Mac Black Box Theater, located in Circuit Makati. 

Lauren, Saab, Carla

Catch the much anticipated rerun of No Filter this October. Get up close and personal with the eleven millennials who should be in your #squadgoals. No Filter 2.0 stars:

Jasmine Curtis-Smith / Sam Concepcion (Alternates)

Lauren Young / Saab Magalona-Bacarro / Carla Humphries (Alternates)

Cai Cortez / Sarah Facuri (Alternates)

Mikael Daez / Micah Muñoz / Paolo Valenciano (Alternates)

Khalil Kaimo

Cai, Sarah, Khalil

NO FILTER 2.0 will run from October 3 - October 25, 2015 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight, Level 2, Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati. For tickets and other inquiries, call The Sandbox Collective at 585-6909 or 0917-8996680. Tickets may also be purchased through TICKETWORLD at 891-9999.

Mikael, Micah, Paolo

NO FILTER 2.0 is presented by: MAC Cosmetics, official Makeup Partner; Privato Hotel, official Partner; H&M, official Clothing Partner; and Power Mac Black Box Theater, official Venue Partner; media partners - Jeepney TV, MYX Philippines, CNN Philippines, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Young STAR, YSTYLE, Circuit Magazine, Business World, Business World University, 99.5 Play FM; and collaborators - Havaianas, Dove, Mcdonald’s, UCC Mentore, Yamato, Soi Thai Cuisine, Chihuahua, Cupcakes by Sonja, JB Music, Glue Paper & Scissors, Kalookies and Borough.

Forever 21 Debuts Fall 2015 Forever You Collection

I am a fan of F21 clothes because they fit me well and look really stylish without breaking my wallet. So I'm looking forward to seeing the new collection in Manila stores, soon!

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Forever 21, one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world debuts their Fall 2015 Collection globally and celebrates the uniqueness is us all through the tagline, ‘It’s All About You, Forever You.’ 

The Romantic

Photographed by Dan Jackson and styled by George Cortina, the new imagery is a continuation of the brand’s new, elevated point of view and direction with a large focus on menswear. “For the Forever 21 Forever You Fall campaign we paired industry veterans with exciting new faces to reflect the elevated aesthetic of the collection, while keeping the core brand DNA of on-trend attainable fashion that we have become known for,” says Linda Chang, Vice President of Merchandising.  

The Adventurer

The creative spirit of fashion and how individuality connects us all are the themes at the heart of the Fall 2015 Collection. This motif is mirrored through the models featured in the campaign, from Alana Zimmer, who is involved with numerous charitable organizations and volunteers in her spare time, her boyfriend Nick Rea, the self proclaimed outlier and adventure junky, Baylee and Kelsey Soles, the telepathic identical twins from South Carolina, to Yuri Pleskun, the Russian export with a punky personality. Though all have a different background and story, each are connected through one quality – they are all Forever unique.

The Romantic

Defined by unlimited style that is designed to amplify your fall street cred, the Forever You Collection focuses on key trends including luxe and layered, oversized, boho chic, and textured essentials, personified by three key personalities: The Romantic, The Adventurer, and The Free Spirit. The Romantic cozies up in cool knits, elegant layers, and denim, while The Adventurer builds adventure in leathers and plaids that celebrate the rebel inside. The Free Spirit blends leather and lace with fur and shearling for a classic-cool look.

The Free Spirit

Whether you love the poetic beauty of a genuine suede jacket styled back with a marled and double-faced knit sweater, prefer to make a fearless statement in a rebel glam shirt in burnout velvet and tapestry, like to be adventurous in a tonal plaid dress with a rainbow faux fur-lined parka, or are drawn to the originality of a camel coat paired back with luxe knits and cool denim, the Forever 21 Fall 2015 Collection celebrates and lets you explore your own uniqueness and what it means to be #ForeverYou.

The Romantic

The Forever 21 Fall 2015 Collection will launch in stores globally and on Forever21.com beginning Friday, September 18, 2015. In the Philippines, Forever 21 stores are located at Megamall, SM Makati, SM City Cebu, The Block North Edsa, Mall Of Asia, Lanang Premier, Aura Premier, SM Fairview, SM City Clark, and SM Southmall.

SyncRUNize Brings Adventure to Ayala Land Inc.’s New CBD ARCA South

Runners, here's a nice run with a twist! Read on! :)

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Synchronize your watches for a grand adventure in ARCA South. The 74-hectare Taguig property, set to become a new “city in sync” as master-planned by Ayala Land, Inc., is hosting a mobile-app integrated adventure run on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

SyncRUNize will be unlike other regular 5 km runs as it challenges both body and mind through a number of physical obstacles and mental drills. Racers will first have to download the exclusive SyncRUNize mobile app available on Google Play and iOS. The app directs participants from one checkpoint to another where they will have to accomplish the physical or mental challenge before they can get to the next.

           

ARCA South has partnered with Guerilla Race, organizers of the fierce sport Guerilla Race Series, to specially design the obstacle course. Mental drills, which can include calculations, stock knowledge tests, or abstract reasoning were designed by Go Go Hunt. Other partners are The North Face, Fox, Oculus Archery, and as the partner-beneficiary of the event, the Help Educate and Rear Orphans (HERO) Foundation. Part of the proceeds from SyncRUNize will serve as educational aid to the children of soldiers incapacitated or killed in the line of duty.

      

      

Racers can compete as individuals or as teams of four.  They will get a chance to win P90,000 worth of cash and prizes for individual and group winners. At the end of the race, participants can celebrate their victory at Sync City, where they can enjoy the interactive booths and the food market.

“SyncRUNize is the kind of event that embodies the principle behind ARCA South as a City in Sync,” said Mr. Stephen Comia, ARCA South Project Development Manager. “The development is envisioned to be the newest CBD in Taguig where all the elements that make a city are present and in sync. In addition, the efficient management of the road network, traffic, communications, environment, security and other systems in ARCA South are primary.”

With DOTC’s planned Integrated Transport System (ITS) – South Terminal being recently awarded to Ayala Land, Inc., ARCA South will become one of the most highly connected districts in the city. This world-class transport terminal will rise beside ARCA South and increase accessibility to the property. The direct link to the Skyway and C5/ C6 highways will also make ARCA South minutes away from Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

ARCA South will also eventually operate with a centralized system for traffic, power and security management, furthering its vision of being a city in sync. The district will be highly pedestrianized, punctuated by green spaces and streetscapes, and integrated basement parking to free the streets.

Registration for SyncRUNize is available on www.arcasouth.ph or in Chris Sports branches nationwide until September 18, 2015.

To get to ARCA South, participants can take the East Service Road along South Luzon Expressway or C5 in Taguig.  While for those interested to take the public transport, for a minimum fee of P30 per person per roundtrip, participants can also avail of shuttle services to the race via pick up points in Tower 1 in Ayala Avenue, Makati; TriNoma Mall, Quezon City; and Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa.

PHILSTAGE Brings “Mundong Entablado” To One Night Stand On September 1

This is a nice treat for Filipino theater lovers! Imagine hearing songs from 12 great Filipino musicals!

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Seven of the country’s finest theater artists are set to join forces on September 1 for PHILSTAGE’s fundraiser. Entitled “Mundong Entablado”, the show is part of the One Night Stand monthly cabaret at 12 Monkeys Music Hall, and features songs from eleven contemporary Filipino musicals.

Theater veterans Bituin Escalante, Cris Villonco, Sweet Plantado, Nonie Buencamino, and OJ Mariano take the stage with rising stars Kim Molina and Sandino Martin in this unique celebration of Manila’s vibrant performing arts scene. Under the direction of Topper Fabregas and musical direction of Ejay Yatco, the program consists of songs from Rock Supremo, Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, Bituing Walang Ningning, Lorenzo, Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Maxie the Musical, Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady, Sa Wakas, Rizal X, Isang Panaginip na Fili, and Rak of Aegis, all re-arranged for this cabaret.

Proceeds of the event will help fund PHILSTAGE’s projects such as theatre workshops, master classes, and the annual Gawad Buhay! Awards. 

Founded in 1997, the Philippine Legitimate Stage Artists Group (PHILSTAGE) is the country's only organization of professional performing arts companies. Member companies include 9 Works Theatrical, Actor’s Actors Inc. (AAI), Ballet Manila (BM), Ballet Philippines (BP), Full House Resorts World Manila, Gantimpala Theater Foundation (GTF), Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT), Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Philippine Opera Company (POC), Red Turnip Theater, Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), Triumphant People’s Evangelistic Theater Society (Trumpets).

“Mundong Entablado” will be on September 1, 2015, 9:00PM at 12 Monkeys Music Hall, located at Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. Tickets are priced at Php 1000, and may be purchased through any of the PHILSTAGE companies or at the venue. 

Pioneer Launches Virgin Labfest 11 Campus Tour

FYI, aside from the campus tour, Pioneer is also holding a new playwriting competition for college students! Please read more details in my other blog post, here. 

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Consistent with its passion for the arts and belief that it stirs creativity and innovation, Pioneer has tapped Virgin Labfest 11, an annual playwriting competition organized by Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and Writer’s Bloc, Inc.

Out of the hundred entries submitted, 12 unpublished and untried plays were chosen and staged at the CCP last June 24 to July 12, 2015. 

Ms. Len Pozon, vice president for Marketing of Pioneer and 
 Mr. Fernando “Tata Nanding” Josef, creative director of Tanghalang Pilipino

Pioneer has also sponsored the Virgin Labfest Cast Party held on July 12 at the CCP Bay Terminal where outstanding stage plays were recognized. When Sam Met Jo by Job Pagsibigan was named “Audience Choice” after garnering the most number of online votes through the Pioneer Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/PioneerIsYourInsurance). Dalawang Gabi by Maynard Manansala, Si Maria Isabella at ang Guryon ng mga Tala by Eljay Castro Deldoc, and Birtwal by Jose Garcia were honored with “Academe’s Choice.”

Meanwhile, Juan Miguel Severo’s Hintayan ng Langit received the “Pioneer’s Choice” recognition for its excellent portrayal of hope. 

“Pioneer has always been inspired by the arts and with this, we are honored that Tanghalang Pilipino, CCP, and Writer’s Bloc, Inc. have partnered with us in our Stories of Hope campaign,” said Pioneer Marketing Head Len Pozon. 

She then added, “Through this partnership, we want to spark the curiosity and understanding of the theater community, as well as heighten the appreciation of Filipino culture among students.”  

To further give recognition to these exceptional stage plays and playwrights, Pioneer has organized the Virgin Labfest Campus Tour. The winning plays will be showcased to select universities and colleges in the Metro and an open forum with their respective directors and playwrights will take place to address questions from the audience.

The Virgin Labfest Campus Tour is set to visit:

For inquiries, feel free to call Kris Caturay of Digital Marketing at (02) 812-7777 local 455.

Shakey’s Among the Most Loved Brands in Asia

Congratulations Shakey's! :)

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When Shakey’s opened its first branch 40 years ago, there was little expectation outside of the opening of a restaurant for a delicious pizza that could warm the stomach as much as it would warm the heart. Many decades and numerous branches later, the brand has established itself as a comforting and cherished place where regulars enjoy gathering with family and friends. To the Shakey’s Guest, the restaurant is a home away from home and a place where one can count on having a good time over a good meal. 

As a timely addition to celebrating 40 years of success in the local food industry, Shakey’s is proud to announce that it has been voted one of Asia’s Top 1000 brands, placing 58th in the Philippines, as the results of a survey developed by Campaign Asia-Pacific in partnership with global information and insights provider Nielsen.

There’s no doubt that the success of Shakey’s is due to its ability to maintain the brand’s identity while continuously reinventing itself by updating its menu and its restaurant services through the years. As a restaurant with inviting interiors, friendly staff, and a dependable menu, Shakey’s has managed to maintain itself as a favorite in the food industry without compromising what it is about Shakey’s that its loyal fans truly love. 

All-time Shakey’s menu favourites include their mouth-watering Thin-Crust Pizza and their awesome twosome Chicken ’N’ Mojos, which are items on the menu that Guests cannot help but order again and again during each visit. But to keep things interesting and exciting, Shakey’s has made notable menu inclusions, such as the recently introduced Spiced Chicken ’N’ Mojos as well as the new Shakey’s Mojito and Frozen Margarita cocktails for selected stores. These new additions are likely to become Shakey’s menu favourites in their own time, and that is precisely the reason Shakey’s has lasted as long as it has. 

After 40 years of celebrating good times and good food with Shakey’s, one can only guess what the Filipino’s favorite pizza restaurant is going to cook up for us next. 

For more information on Shakey’s newest cocktails, LIKE Shakey’s Pizza on Facebook and FOLLOW @shakeysph on Instagram.