Monday, July 29, 2019

Nationwide Quest for Baristas Invades Cebu!

Nationwide Quest for Baristas Invades Cebu!



CEBU CITY - Baristas and coffee enthusiasts across Visayas are in for a hot brewin' night as Baristas' Quest conquered Cebu City for Baristas' Quest --- with the brewing competition.

Participants from Cebu City and neighboring towns joined the brewing competition held last July 25, 6pm at Tightrope Coffee located at Pres. Quezon Street, Cebu City.



Michael Harris Conlin, President and CEO of Henry & Sons Trading and Manufacturing Company, Inc. who is also the 2019 Philippine National Barista Champion and the 2019 World Barista Championship Semi-Finalist, leads the Baristas' Quest Campaign.

Baristas' Quest is a month-long campaign of competitions created to empower and promote camaraderie amongst Filipino Baristas and coffee enthusiasts, and to showcase their skills in making coffee. Succeeding legs of the competition took place in Davao and Baguio City.

John Rey Plaza of 4th Street Cafe emerged as champion in the Quest Coffee Triangulation Competition in Davao City  while Leandro Lamis of Figaro Baguio won in the Coffee + Art: Latte Art Throwdown in Baguio City.


The Champions  of these competitions will get a chance to represent his or her region by getting a competitor sponsorship[ package for the National Coffee Championships, a travel allowance and accommodation to the Philippine National Barista Assembly happening on September 20 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, and a Comandante Grinder! These events are co-sponsored by the venue partners.








The competition begins with 16 contestants and the judges chose the 5 finalist for the final brewing battle. Now the event is getting hotter and hotter. But KARA from Starbucks won the brewing showdown. This is her winning moment.  Congratulations!





To more about Barista Quest, visit www.facebook.com/baristasquest/ or contact Tony Dy at 0917.153.1188



Monday, May 6, 2019

MODELLO FILIPINAS the SEARCH FOR MULTIMEDIA PERSONALITY 2019


MGCONCEPTS EVENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 

brings you
MODELLO FILIPINAS 

the SEARCH FOR MULTIMEDIA PERSONALITY 2019


MODELLO FILIPINAS will provide total personality development and modeling workshops for the successful registered attendees and these shall include: 

• Personal Grooming and Hygiene
• Self-Confidence Boosters
• Proper Speech
• Social Graces
• Poise & Posture
• Basic Ramp and Print Modeling
• VTR and Pictorial
• Basic Acting for TV
• Social Media Decorum
WE HELP LITTLE STARS WITH BIG DREAMS as the next:
• Social Media Influencer
• Brand Ambassador
• Product Endorser
• Commercial Model
• Advertising Model
• Runway Model

REGISTRATION:
• The contestant should be between the ages of 5-19 years old in order to join the competition.
• Attend our casting calls/go see/ registration caravan
• Or submit a photo here at our Facebook page
o NAME
o ADDRESS
o AGE
o CONTACT NUMBER
• The photo(s) submitted should be a clear, recent, and a SOLO full or half body picture not cropped from a group photo.
• No sunglasses, side view photos, far shots, extreme close-up or collage photos.
• No swimwear photos. No inappropriate or obscene poses.
• Caption the photo with the name of the contestant and use the hashtag #ModelloFilipinas2019 #ModelSearch #ModelloFilipinas

THE WORKSHOP DURING REGISTRATION:
• A 1-hour styling and on-location photo shoot with a hair and make up artist and professional photographer
• Parents briefing and orientation
*NO PRIOR MODELING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED
• Hair and make up styling
• Pictorial
• Modeling 101 kit
• Runway moves from posture perfection to the model walk, stance and posing
For updates: https://www.facebook.com/ModelloFilipinas/

Be one of us! Book your slot now!
Call our SECRETARIAT:
GRACE MORALES: (02) 806-0058 / 0917-5072868
DIANNE GARCIA: (02) 919-9392 / 0977-6072382
RICHARD LACORTE: 0915-5175850

Monday, March 18, 2019

The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights

The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights


     Just the mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That moment when they all rise up to the sky in the sunrise is one of the most IG-worthy moments we’ll see all year. 

The 2019 Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival set on April 12 to14, within the Clark Global City grounds, promises to be bigger, bolder, busier, and better. Present at the press launch of the are Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival are (L-R) Serafin Tolentino, Safety Officer; Noel Castro, Consultant; Wilfredo Placino, Vice Chairman and President of Global Gateway Development Corp.; Bernie Bituin, Launch Master; and Joel Santos, Balloon Crew Chief.
     This year’s Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival on April 12 to 14 promises to be even bigger, bolder, busier, and better. The event boasts of a bigger and more accessible venue at Clark Global City—a thriving hub of industry and commerce that you can literally get to by air, land, and sea. This event brings people from all walks of life together. Around 50,000 to 70,000 people are expected to come that weekend, from families with young children, teens, students,tourists, to various groups such as motoring clubs, foodies and travel enthusiasts, even real estate groups, and government officials. A jam-packed weekend There will be balloon rides, of course, but the festival also has activities on the ground while people wait for their turn on a balloon, and for those who prefer to stay earthbound. There are over a hundred of food and shopping choices. There are fun activities for kids and families such as inflatable attractions and slides, shows for kids with their favorite cartoon characters. The country’s hottest music acts, along with the best of Pampanga’s bands will take the stage every night over the weekend with the country’s hottest acts—Slapshock on Friday, Kamikazee on Saturday and Ely Buendia,Hale, and Unique Salonga on Sunday. Car and motor sport enthusiasts will gather together for several major events that include the National Drift Championship, Slalom Racing, Philippine Auto Cross Championship Series, Philippine Rally Cross Series and Motorcycle Stunt Show. We’ll also be witnessing groups dancing and grooving to the beat this summer as 20 dance groups from different cities compete on April 13, 2019. The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a feast for all the senses and a weekend that you wouldn’t want to miss. The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival hosted by Clark Global City, co-presented by SM City Clark, powered by Phoenix Pulse Technology, supported by Dickies and The Medical City Clark. 

For more information on the event, follow us on (Facebook, Twitter and IG) @clarkglobalcityhabf.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Personal Testimony on MaquiPlus


Personal Testimony 
on Maqui Plus
The SuperJuice

Bilang isang Blogger at social media influencer, kailangan siguruhin ko na ang mga posts ko, sa mga blogs man o kahit pag post sa Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ay masasabing tama, makatotohanan at may sapat na basehan. Syempre naman, ayokong ipost ang isang bagay kung alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi ko ito personal na nasubukan o sinuman sa aking pamilya o mga kaibigan. Kung hindi, mabibigyan ko lamang ito ng "unfair" o "bias" na review.

Kaya naman ngayon, pag-uusapan natin, ano nga ba itong trending na Beyonde Maqui Plus? Super Juice? Marami na raw bumuti ang kalusugan, napagaling na sakit (kahit hindi naman tlga ito gamot sa partikular na sakit). Hayaan ninyong ishare ko sa inyo.

Ang sabi sa PDR.net (Physicians Desk Reference)
https://www.pdr.net/

BENEFITS AND RESEARCH

Maqui berry is an exotic deep purple berry found in Chile, known as Chilean wineberry. It is reported that Maqui berry has an exceptionally high antioxidant capacity. The major antioxidants in Maqui berry are anthocyanins, the group of deep-purple phytonutrients found in blue and purple color fruits. Anthocyanins have the antioxidative property which can fight against free radicals, thus delay the aging of cells due to exposure of free radicals. Research indicates that anthocyanins can reduce risks of aging diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and reduce diabetes complications. It also helps improve blood circulation in the eye peripheral capillary and slows down degeneration of eye and vision. Many in vitro & in vivo studies also showed that high anthocyanins content enables Maqui berry to promote insulin functions and regulate blood sugar levels.

Artichoke is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean, Europe, Australia, and North America. It is a medicinal plant with high antioxidants, minerals, and fibers. The important antioxidant in Artichoke is Cynarin which has been proven beneficial for health, in particular, improving liver functions. It enhances the antioxidant capacity of the liver, hence aiding in its detoxification functions.

Goji berry is a small orange-red berry which is well known in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants e.g. Betacarotene, Lycopene, L.barbarum Polysaccharides. Goji berry is widely used as functional food with broad health benefits such as aiding detoxification process in the liver, promoting the liver regeneration, anti-tumor and inhibit cancer cell growth (e.g. colon cancer, prostate cancer, and liver cancer).

A study in 20 adults who smoke or drink alcohol regularly showed that Maqui Plus+ supplementation significantly increased glutathione (GSH), the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GSH-Rd), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) compared with the placebo. Additionally, hepatic and renal functions were not adversely altered in Maqui Plus+ ingested subjects. It is suggested that Maqui Plus+ effectively promotes the endogenous antioxidant activity, and can be consumed as a functional supplement for people who are in danger of suffering oxidative-related chronic diseases.

May 2018, Narinig ko na ang Maqui Plus, gusto ko itong ipasubok sa aking nanay na isang Senior Citizen kasi naman, may Hypertension, tumataas din ang blood sugar, may naka bara sa ugat ng puso, UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). Isa pa ay naoperahan sya sa kaliwang hita (partial hip replacement). Nagkaroon ng impeksyon ang naoperahang bahagi ng kanyang hita dahilan kung bakit halos mag-dadalawang taon na siyang hindi makalakad ng maayos. Kailangan nya ulit maoperahan ng dalawang beses. Una, para tanggalin ang bakal na unang inilagay sa kanya at lagyan ng antibiotic. Pangalawa, operasyon matapos ang walong linggo para mapalitan ang implant sa loob ng kanyang hita (total hip replacement).

Hindi pa ito ang aming problema, hindi maooperahan ang aking nanay kung hindi maging maayos ang mga laboratory tests bago sumailalim sa operasyon dahil pareho itong "major operation". Lahat ng laboratory tests nya nagsasabi na, may bara sa puso, hypertension, mataas ang blood sugar, may UTI etc, hanggang sa July 19, 2018 ay pumunta ako ng Manila para kunin ang ipinakisuyo ko na mabili sa Bangkok, Thailand. Maqui Plus na iningatan ko hanggang makabalik ako ng Cebu.

Ito ang kanyang Chest PA result noong July 24, 2018

July 20, agad kong ipinainom sa kanya ang dala ko na Maqui Plus - 25ml sa umaga at 25ml din sa gabi.  Matapos ang isang linggo ng pag inom, bumalik kami sa laboratory para magpatest uli. Bumaba ang blood sugar, controlled and blood pressure, nakaramdam ang nanay ko ng ginhawa sa lagi nyang iniinda na masakit sa hita nya dahil sa impeksyon. Itinuloy lang ang pagpapainom sa knya ng Maqui Plus hanggang sa lahat na ng laboratory tests, chest PA, ay naging maayos para sa kanyang CP Clearance (CardioPulmonary clearance)

August 11, 2018 - naiadmit na sa Vicente Sotto Hospital ang nanay ko, at naoperahan noong August 15, walang naging problema pati sa operasyon nya (laking pasalamat nmin sa Diyos at sa Maqui Plus). Nakatulong ang Maqui para maging maayos ang systema sa katawan ng nanay ko.

Sa loob ng 8 hanggang 10 linggo, patuloy ang pag monitor kada makalawang linggo para makita kung nawawala na ang bacteria sa katawan na maari ulit maging dahilan para hindi gumaling ang sugat galing sa operasyon. Patuloy parin ang pag inom ng Maqui Plus at mapapansin sa unti-unti nawawala ang bacteria. Konti nalang at isasalang na para sa pangalawang operasyon.

Nawala na ang mga bacteria at isa na namang kumpletong laboratory tests ang ipinagawa para sa CardioPulmonary Clearance para muli syang maoperahan. October 27 ng lumabas lahat ng resulta at sa pangatlong pagkakataon, makikita na cleared na ang heart sa bara, wala rin bara sa baga, maayos ang blood sugar, may kaunti na lamang na bacteria sa UTI pero ito naman daw ay normal para sa mga Senior Citizen at binigyan na laman sya ng isang gamot na iinumin.  Sa wakas, maooperahan na rin ang nanay ko.

Matapos ang tatlong buwan (October 27, 2018), 
ito na ang kanyang Chest PA result

November 5, 2018 ng muli naiadmit ang nanay ko sa Vicente Hospital at naging maayos pa rin ang lahat, hanggang sa kanina lamang 7am (November 8, 2018) ay isinalang na siya para sa kanyang huling operasyon. Salamat sa Diyos at matapos ang 12 oras sa Operating at Recovery room ay ibinalik na sa kanyang kwarto ang nanay ko.  Alam ko na ito na ang huli nyang operasyon at makakalakad na sya uli matapos lang ang ilang linggo.

Patuloy parin ang pag inom nya ng Maqui Plus para maging mabilis ang recovery at paghilom ng sugat.

Para sa mga nagtatanong, Wine ba ito o Juice? JUICE po ito na nanggaling sa mga prutas. FDA - approved ito at maari na mabili at maipadeliver nationwide.  Gawa ni Unilever, isang brand na subok na at hindi na kailangan na may mapatunayan. May iba pa akong kwentong Maqui. Abangan sa blogs ko. 

Ito po ang ingredients nya:
Red Grape Concentrate 2690 mg
Chokeberry Concentrate 1345 mg
Mixed Berries Concentrate 896.66 mg
Cranberry Concentrate 896.66 mg
Maqui Berry Powder 134.50 mg
Artichoke Leaf Extract 53.80 mg
Lycium Extract 53.80 mg
Grape Seed Extract 8.96 mg
Acai Berry Extract 0.89 mg
Acerola Extract 0.89 mg
Raspberry Powder 0.89 mg

Kailangan mo rin ba nito?
Click mo lang ang link: http://bit.ly/MaquiPlus0911169



Friday, August 31, 2018

Enchong Dee Supports Sun Life's Thrust

Press Release

Enchong Dee Supports 
Sun Life's Thrust



Sun Life Financial Philippines has tapped actor and athlete Enchong Dee to help promote the company's health and wellness advocacy.

An accomplished swimmer and former member of the Philippine National Team, Enchong Dee will help Sun Life engage Filipinos online by sharing tips on how to live a healthier life and documenting his own journey towards his fitness.


"We're very happy to officially welcome Enchong Dee into Sun Life family", Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa said. "With his commitment to fitness and his ability to connect with his audience, we're confident that he can help us champion health and wellness among Filipinos, especially among the youth.

The announcement was made in the midst of the Ironman 70.3 race in Cebu, where Enchong is competing as part of the Sun Life Tri Team for the second year in a row. The actor even led a special swim class for kids organized by Sun Life and Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa.

"I'm very honored to be a part of the Sun Life Family," Enchong Dee said. "It's great that I will be promoting something that's very close to my heart, which is health and wellness. I look forward to doing my share to help Sun Life lead more Filipinos to a healthier, brighter life."


Enchong joins Sun Life's star-studded list of brand ambassadors, including Piolo Pascual, Judy Ann Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Inigo Pascual, and Charo Santos-Concio. He will also help promote "GoWell," Sun Life's health and wellness community, take part in the company's diabetes awareness campaign, and will participate in events such as the upcoming Sun Life Aquathlon.