Sunny Side Up Bazaar at Rockwell Tent Next Weekend!

 

On April 11 and 12, the Rockwell Tent in Makati City will play host to the first ever Sunny Side Up Bazaar – a weekend dedicated to showcasing the side of Metro Manila that breeds excitement and potential. The    two days will feature a    powerful collection of merchants offering a wide variety of products and edible    treats, a host of interesting workshops, and a screening of the Philippines’ first ever surf film - Archipelago Composed of six individuals with expertise in the fields of events, marketing, media,    sales, and public relations, Curated Goodness PH was formed with the intention to expose the Metro Manila public to the plethora of unique offerings that local businesses offer.   

At the moment, the group is well underway in completing the collection of  80 booths, and the host of    workshops that will be present on the weekend of April 11 and 12. So far, merchants range from apparel, footwear, accessories, arts and crafts, and specialty items, to food vendors that provide a wide variety of unique snacks, refreshments, and full meals. On top of the intriguing workshops lined up, a screening of the Philippines’ first ever surf film, Archipelago, will be held in the venue.

Juan Brew, which provides a craft beer brewing kit; Manila Sole, which recycles used tires to create stylish shoes; Current Swell, boasting premium locally-sourced coffee; Fledge Clothing, an expert in stylish men’s clothing and accessories; Lagu, an internationally acclaimed beach-friendly beach-blanket. These are just a    few of the intriguing collection of brands that will be present for the Sunny Side Up Bazaar in April.

We look forward to seeing you on April 11 and 12 at  Rockwell Tent, as Curated Goodness PH showcases the sunnier side of Metro Manila with the Sunny Side Up Bazaar!

Find them online:
www.facebook.com/curatedgoodnessph

Still a Walk in the Park in Aeternum Garden

The experience was far different from what we saw all over news the past weekend where there were traffic jams, no parking space, place to buy food you need is too far, missing children, being too crowded and other similar inconveniences challenged the people who visited the cemeteries and columbariums around Metro Manila. I had the chance to visit Aeternum Garden once again and I'm glad I did.

Just like what I've mentioned in my previous article on Aeternum where I watched in amazement for the second time on how beautiful and peaceful the park is but this time there were more people around visiting their departed love onces.

food tent by alice http://photoescape06.blogspot.com/

Traffic flow when I went there wasn't really bad at all(afternoon), you will not get hungry nor thirsty if you or your family didn't bring enough food or water because there is a food tent next to the Chapel of Aeternum Park. I also like the way that the tents where setup in and around the Columbarium of Aeternum where the families can stay. And lastly, I like the part that they setup the high definition screen for movie nights which they had from Friday til Sunday.

This visit was really awesome! On all those times I've stayed in it, I didn't feel any weight or sadness in the atmosphere, it still feels like a walk in a park.

Canon Invites Canon Camera Users to the National Leg of The Canon Photomarathon: A Culmination of Art and Talent

In celebrating the discerning eye for art of different Filipinos, Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. holds the much-anticipated photo marathon in the country – the Canon PhotoMarathon! The competition is coming this 8th of November, 2014 at the High Street of Bonifacio Global City.

The Canon PhotoMarathon is an on-the-spot photography competition designed to raise the participants’ creative caliber by letting them capture photos that follow a theme under time pressure. Now on its ninth year, they are expecting to fill up the streets of Bonifacio Global City (once again) with photography enthusiasts from different walks of life, all contending to take that winning photograph.

“We are looking forward to unleashing the potential of our participants. Whether hobbyists or professionals, we are highly encouraging more people to join and challenge themselves and realize how far their creativity can take them,” said Bong Serevo, Vice President of Canon Marketing Philippines. Last October 18, the Canon Photomarathon University leg was held in De La Salle University. Winners are inviting beginners and professionals alike to join the National leg on November 8. Agatha Meg Albano, the grand prize winner for the Point-and-Shoot category, has this one important advice, “Participants have to be flexible. I think you have to understand the theme for you to be able to capture all the elements required by a winning shot.” Raymond Paredes, grand prize winner from the Digital Cameras with

Interchangeable Lenses Category, invites people with immense potential to join. “I would invite those who have the potential to win, or have the hard work and skills, I guarantee it will pay off!”

The National leg of Canon Photomarathon on November 8 will start as early as 8 am. Over three thousand participants are expected to join and entries will be judged by the Canon Crusaders of Light. Grand prize for the Point & Shoot Category include a Canon EOS 700D, a dual arm foto crane from Steady Tracker, a Black Rapid camera strap, a Transcend 32GB wifi SD Card and 1 International Roundtrip ticket from Cebu Pacific. Grand prize for the Cameras with Interchangeable lens Category include a dual arm foto crane from Steady Tracker, a BlackRapid camera strap, a Transcend 1TB wifi SD Card and 1 International Roundtrip ticket from Cebu Pacific. On top of that, the winner will also be the first proud owner of a Canon EOS 7D Mark II in the Philippines.

Winning entry for 2014 Photomarathon University for the Point & Shoot Category by Agatha Albano. Taken with a Canon Powershot SX80

Winning entry for the 2013 Canon Photomarathon Philippines for the Point & Shoot Category by Luis Alexander. Taken with a Canon Powershot S110

Winning entry for the 2013 Canon Photomarathon Philippines for the Cameras with Interchangeable lens category by Maricris Carlos. Taken with a Canon EOS 1000D

Winning entry for 2014 Photomarathon University for the Digital Camera with  Interchangeable Lenses Category by Raymond Paredes. Taken with a Canon EOS 60D

Canon will also be holding a special sale in High Street of Bonifacio Global City from November 7 to 9. Customers can avail of special deals from Canon wherein they can get Sodexo GCs worth Php3,000, a free photo book, and other exciting prizes on select Canon products.

For more information and updates about the Canon PhotoMarathon, visit the link www8.canon.com.ph/photomarathonph2014 or follow Canon on Facebook www.facebook.com/canonphils.

"A Boni-Fide Urban Fiesta" Celebration of BGC Passionfest 2014

The Annual 3 day event tradition dubbed BGC Passionfest will be set again in Bonifacio Global City and this will have various activities focused on culture, fitness, lifestyle, and art and I'm sure it will be a lot of Fun!

The Theme for this year is A Boni-Fide Urban Fiesta, that features Filipino fusion from Nov 28 to 30 2014, everything will be outlined with outdoors, games, shopping, food, fitness and entertainment. "What a city celebration!"

Check out these dates:

Nov 28 - "A Boni-Fide Urban Fiesta" starts with Kick-Off Street Party in Bonifacio High Street, bright parades at night which is also a signal to start the much-awaited Supremo Sale to the doors of BGC participating stores.

Nov 29 - 'Urban Adventure' will be the theme for Run BGC where participants in groups of 10 will have to explore the city and its key features with obstacles/challenges.

Aside from Run BGC they will also have your favourite street food such as kwek-kwek, fish balls, inihaw goodies served on 9th Avenue, also be ready for a throwback on games because local games like chinese garter, patintero and pabitin will be a part of it as well

Musicals and an all-Pinoy BGC Art Mart, DIY Saranggola, Jeepney Sign Art, Chalk the Walk, Musical performances, Science Show by The Mind Museum where they will exhibit Liquid Nitrogen Sorbetes, Science Behind Fireworks, Apoy na Bahaghari, Sunugin ang Cedula! At ang Sweldo!

Nov 30 - Will have 2nd Annual Parada de Kalesa that showcases dressed up kalesas and will take guests around BGC. The Parade will also be accentuated by big bands with majorettes and street performers which amplifies the Boni-Fide Fiesta feel.

For more information about BGC Passionfest 2014 you can check www.facebook.com/BonifacioGlobalCityPH or www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet, you can also contact 8183601 loc 3104 or NMMagbitang@fbdcorp.com(Pam Magbitang)

Aeternum - How Ready Are You?!

Aeternum, a latin word for Eternity. This is were I went last weekend which is rather one of the interesting tour in the Metro but this time it will be for awareness on how ready we will be in our future. This is a sensitive topic but a reality that everyone will face in the future.

My professor ones said that when we live in this life, we will face 3 facts: first fact of life is change which is something that we will encounter in our lifetime, second is tax and we will face this weather we like it or not and whether it will fall to the right hands or the wrong pocket, and third fact of life is we will live and will eventually die so the next question will be how ready are we to face it.

Aeternum is within the general vicinity of the Fort Bonifacio Global City, the premier business and residential address in Metro Manila. We were all made aware of who and what Aeternum is and its services all questions were answered in the Question and Answer portion of the program after our tour in the vicinity. One of the answers that retained to my mind is that you don't have to be rich to avail the services of Aeternum because they also have installment packages that can fit the budget of an ordinary Joe.

I believe everybody will agree with me that this is no ordinary place, looking around will just relax your mind and soul.


Here are some of the Features and Amenities that they have:

•  Man-made lagoon & waterfalls
•  A garden oasis with lush greenery
•  Top grade construction materials
•  Good Feng Shui environment
•  Convenient location with ample
    parking spacea
•  Numerous lamp posts & ambient
    relaxing music
•  Exclusive Aeternum – The Park Estate
    Columbary Chapel with ecumenical
    prayer area
•  Managed & maintained by
    professionals
•  Coffee shop with wi-fi internet

Awareness was added to us that weekend and just like the other pre-need services that we know like education, insurance and the likes this will also be something worth investing for. We do it not only for ourselves but most specially for our love ones.

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RC Jamacan Patties Next to Movies in Market Market

This is a treat for me and my friends when we visited the RC Jamaican Patties just next to the movie theaters in Market Market when we were scheduled to taste the Jamaican Patties that they have. Let me describe the place first, aside from it being a convenient place to hang around when your waiting for your friends or waiting for the view time of the movie that you'd like to see you can also somehow have this small touch of Jamaican colors when you enter the store, I've posted the photo below to give you an idea of the space and how it looks like.

And for the staff, I can say that they're okay and providing good customer service to the clients. I guess you can probably tell from their picture below.

I also got pictures of the Jamaican Patties itself but since they all look the same, I only posted one which is one of my favorite the Beef Granade.

So here are the Patties that we were able to try:

BEEF ROYALE

All-beef ground filling, all-time favorite

BEEF SUPREME

No chili, juicy, ground all-beef filling with tomato sauce gravy

BEEF JERKY

Extra hot, all-beef juicy ground filling with tomato sauce gravy

BEEF GRENADA

Detonates in your mouth & only for the brave, spicy all-beef ground filling, lots of chili

CHICKEN ROYALE

All-chicken ground filling

CHEEZE BURST

Loads of melted cheese with all-beef ground filling, a sure winner!

And here's the menu from the pictures I took. 

You can also check their site: www.royalcaribbean.com.ph for more details.

ATAT Motorcyle Club Turns 12!

ATAT Motorcycle Club (ATAT, as formally registered in the SEC, stands for Any Time All the Time) will have its 1st official long ride for 2014 this weekend( September 26-28, 2014) to Baguio as it commemorates the new set of officers for the year 2014-2015 with President Charlie Carlos Ride. ATAT was founded on friendship in 2002 when three long-time friends Kiko Bernardo, Teddy Lim and Elton Ong decided to get together after realizing their passion for motorbikes. From there, the group of three started to grow and had many impromptu rides —at any given time, at a moment’s notice, with a “drop what you are doing and let’s ride!” kind of attitude. Together with another long time friend Alberto Matias the group decided to name the group ATAT — which, in the vernacular, describes someone all too eager and impatient to do something. Together with Benjie Ladra, Myke Torres, Kevin Chua, and Jimmy Chan pioneers in ATAT, the group started to grow in numbers. Reaching a high of 45 members at its peak. Now on to its 12th year, ATAT Motorcycle Club has established itself as one of the premier motorcycle clubs in the country. At present, the club has 24 members and despite their busy schedules, their friendship has evolved into a deep sense of camaraderie and a brotherhood of passionate riders.

The members consists of : Elton Ong, Benjie Ladra, Abet Matias, Marc de Joya, Charlie Carlos, Raymond Hallare, Vince Mercado, Felix Luakian, Mervin Pullon,Francis Varela, Paolo Vialu,    Rei Lagamia, Mayie Capinpin  , Oliver Jimeno, JC Villanueva, AJ Maralit, Aaron Macalinao, Jevis Aguila Marketing Manager at Granstar Motors, the local distributor of Aprilia and  Lawrence Macalinao “We have been riding for a long time, and unlike other sport-bike riders, ATAT members really push and ride hard. We have made it our advocacy to ride hard on the track, not on the streets, to promote safe riding,” said Marc de Joya, General Manager at Ducati Phils.

Follow their ride schedule and adventures by liking their Facebook  as ATAT Racing Team  heads on to Clark International Speedway this October 4 & 5 and witness the much awaited 4th leg of the Ducati Cup 2014 and Any Time All the Time Motorcycle Club (ATAT MC)

Can't Skip Skippy’s Bar & Grill in BGC

Skippy’s Bar & Grill is a sports bar and restaurant bringing a piece of Australian goodness in the Philippines. What they offer are scrumptious and filling grubs for every hungry tummy, Aussie or local alike.

What you can find out in this grill is what the owner's say "honest-to-goodness Aussie comfort food" like the imported Aussie Meat Pies (choice of chicken or beef) from Down Under, the famous Aussie burger, Aussie steaks and lamb chops, and fish and chips are fast-becoming house specialties. And rightfully so, because Skippy’s never scrimps on ingredients and serving-size, making it great for hungry foodies or for a group of friends who just would like to have a great time!

Let me give you an idea of the dishes that was served to us when we visited Skippy's

The bar boasts of an excellent selection of Australian beers like Victoria Bitter, and Crown Lager as well as other top-notch imported beers to toast on. Its owners, Sydney-native business man, Steve Bird and his wife Tina, envisioned the place to be a laid-back, no-fuss pub where a mate can grab an ice cold beer, eat brunch until 3PM while cheering for his favorite spSkippy’s Bar & Grill is a sports bar and restaurant bringing a piece of Australian goodness in the Philippines. It offers scrumptious and filling grubs for every hungry tummy, Aussie or local alike. In here you will find honest-to-goodness Aussie comfort food like the imported Aussie Meat Pies (choice of chicken or beef) from Down Under, the famous Aussie burger, Aussie steaks and lamb chops, and fish and chips are fast-becoming house specialties.

And rightfully so, because Skippy’s never scrimps on ingredients and serving-size, making it great for hungry foodies or for a group of friends who just would like to have a great time! The bar boasts of an excellent selection of Australian beers like Victoria Bitter, and Crown Lager as well as other top-notch imported beers to toast on. Its owners, Sydney-native business man, Steve Bird and his wife Tina, envisioned the place to be a laid-back, no-fuss pub where a mate can grab an ice cold beer, eat brunch until 3PM while cheering for his favorite sports team showing in live HD. And true enough just over a year in operation, it has become a place where great food, lots of laughter and awesome mates gather round. Open daily from Monday to Sunday, as early as 9AM, it serves breakfast for as low as P165 with great selection to choose from. Not a breakfast person? No problem, Skippy’s has its affordable lunch menu for only P195 ready to make any tummy happy. Serving breakfast from 9AM to 3PM and lunch from 11AM to 7PM, one can enjoy great meals any time of the day! Not only that, at Skippy’s there’s always a reason to celebrate starting from its P60 cocktail with 40 different selections to choose from happening Sunday to Wednesday from 9AM to 8PM! Calling all beer drinkers out there, Skippy’s offer a 4+1 local beer selection during its crazy long happy hour starting from 10AM to 8PM every Monday to Saturday, and all-day during Sunday Fun Day. What’s more is that, Skippy’s flavorful chicken wings --14 pieces of this delectable intense wings are up for grabs for only P150 from Sunday to Tuesday when availing of the 4+1 local beer promo. Like Skippy’s Philippines on Facebook and be in the know with all the events and promotions on your favorite all-action sports, Rock-on Friday and Saturdays with local blues and rock artists performing live or just about anything Au-some!orts team showing in live HD. And true enough just over a year in operation, it has become a place where great food, lots of laughter and awesome mates gather round. Open daily from Monday to Sunday, as early as 9AM, it serves breakfast for as low as P165 with great selection to choose from. Not a breakfast person? No problem, Skippy’s has its affordable lunch menu for only P195 ready to make any tummy happy. Serving breakfast from 9AM to 3PM and lunch from 11AM to 7PM, one can enjoy great meals any time of the day! Not only that, at Skippy’s there’s always a reason to celebrate starting from its P60 cocktail with 40 different selections to choose from happening Sunday to Wednesday from 9AM to 8PM! Calling all beer drinkers out there, Skippy’s offer a 4+1 local beer selection during its crazy long happy hour starting from 10AM to 8PM every Monday to Saturday, and all-day during Sunday Fun Day. What’s more is that, Skippy’s flavorful chicken wings --14 pieces of this delectable intense wings are up for grabs for only P150 from Sunday to Tuesday when availing of the 4+1 local beer promo.

Like Skippy’s Philippines on Facebook and be in the know with all the events and promotions on your favorite all-action sports, Rock-on Friday and Saturdays with local blues and rock artists performing live or just about anything Au-some!

Ducati Superbike Riders Closed The Streets In Bonifacio Global City

Ducati Superbike riders invaded the modified race track at the  Bonifacio Global City streets at the Globe Slipstream, a homecoming event for Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger last Aug. 30 

The race teams of Ducati-Bacchus, Ducati-Access Plus, ATAT Racing Team, Samson College-Access Plus  - Ducati Desmo Owners Club of the Philippines and Kojie-San brought in  their top riders, among them 16-year-old TJ Alberto, superbike master rider and Ducati Philippines CEO Mr. Toti Alberto and General Manager Marc de Joya, John Defensor and Alvin Dee, Superbike Open riders Jussi Hoikka, Vince Mercado and Jordan Gaw, Lawrence Macalinao, Ralph Reyes Jay Carrion, Redge Burilla, Miguel BSichara, Gerald Aycardo,  Nikki Romero, Gelo Roa, Daniel Savino, Col. Benjie Ladra,Martin Rosario, Monti Mortimer and former superbike champion Raniel Resuello.

Also with the Ducati group are celebrity racers Dingdong Dantes and Congressman Bullet Jalosjos with a new all 1199 SUPERLEGGERA, a Ducati limited edition with only 500 units being sold around the world and Philippines has sold 2 units already owned by Toti Alberto and Dan Savino.

Congressman Bullet Jalosjos

Instead of bringing in the team’s F1 show cars, Globe Telecom, the exclusive business partner of Lotus F1 in the Philippines, decided to bring in Stockinger’s Lotus WSR Gravity Charouz Formula Renault 3.5 car he actually drives in the World Series for a test drive around a customized BGC race track.

Ducati superbike racers did a demonstration race along with the parade of vintage luxury cars, karting challenge.

See more on these Ducati racers as they take the Clark International Speedway on October 4 and 5. 2014

BGC EATS 2014: Watta way of checking out What's Cookin' in Bonifacio Global City

Bonifacio Global City BGC EATS citywide food tour cooked up by Passionate Minds for passionate Stomachs that showcases the city's healthy culinary tourism. From the simple to the finest dining outlets, coffee shops and bars, BGC is a haven to a wide range of gastronomical finds and is continuously being recognized for its vibrant local food scene.

This year's BGC EATS is made even more appetizing as four experts join returning BGC Eats curatorm the charming chef-writer JJ Yulo. Four Experts. Four Restaurants. One tour.









Tour 1 on July 26 focuses on the science behind food featuring Artha Ting, biologist and Mind Mover from the Mind Museum. She will explain the science behind all things tasty making both brain and tummy full by the end of the tour.

Tour 2 on August 2 focuses on the aesthetics of food featuring tips from food photographer Mylene Chung. Join her as she guides guests to shoot their way into being the envy of Instragram followers. Participants of this tour must bring a camera, Phone cameras are okay too.

Tour 3 on August 9 focuses on beverage pairing featuring Enderun's assistant dean of hospitality management, Bel castro. she will share some tricks in how to enhance on's dining experience and drink your way to a better meal. Participants of this tour must be 18 years old and above to enjoy the full experience.

Tour 4 on August 16 focuses on Healthy Eats featuring Edgy Veggie cafe owner Denise Celdran and she will help guests discover delicious and healthy food options.

To give you an idea about it, I have some pictures to show you which was the three stops we had.

First Stop: Gustare, use to be a commissary for restaurants but now they also offer private dinners and you can also take out some of the pastries and sweets that they have.

Second Stop: Prost, If you love beers and sausages you will love this place.

Third Stop: Mind Museum, why? well...the theme that we had that day was science related and one of the challenging and fun thing about it is we were introduced to what they call 'Future Food'

How to get a ticket for BGC Eats 2014:

1. Shop and Claim – (2) tickets for every minimum single receipt purchase of P2,000 at BGC establishments. All purchases from the following establishment:  Bonifacio High Street, The Fort Entertainment Center, Crossroads, Bonifacio Stopover, One and Two Parkade and the Mind Museum are eligible. Eligible dates of purchase must be between July 21, 2014 to August 16, 2014 only. A mximum of 2 tickets

2. Hello BGCitizen – (1) free ticket will be given to BGCitizen upon proof of residence, employment or enrollment.

3. Straight Purchase – Tickets are prized at P1,500 each and can be purchased 15 minutes before the tour at the meeting point.


Reminders:

The Tour starts at exactly 3pm and will run for around 2.5 to 3 hours.Late comers will forfeit their tickets.
Meet up point is the Hop On, Hop Off Bus Stop on 9th avenue, in from of Krispy Kreme.
Maximum of 34 participants per tour date.
Tickets can claimed at the Bonifacio High Street Central Concierge from 11am to 8pm starting July 21, 2014.
For more details, you can contact Martha Asuncion at martha.asuncion@artsatbgc.org or (02) 818-3601 loc. 3207

You can also check out https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph and https://www.facebook.com/ARTSatBGC

Go Loco with Comedy Cartel in Relik Tapas Bar & Lounge

Two Reasons to why people visit the corner of 31st and 4th Street in just next to St. Luke's Hospital in Taguig especially if you need that I prefer, "Laughter" of course! the best medicine there is. Letting you forget about everything else whether that be physical or emotional distress.

Lets check out the food being served in this fine Bar. We went then on a night time which was the usual operation hours of that bar, but after knowing more about Relik I found out that they also operate in the mornings as well to cater to the needs of Lunch Diner's in the area.

Take a look at the delicious food that was served in our table, all of it was with a Spanish twist.

"Relik Olla Mia"
-Spicy Chicken Empanada-Garlic Mushroom-Patatas Bravas-Baked Mussels-Friend Curry Chicken Skewers
-Pepper Pizza Rolls

Relik's Nachos, Chorizig

Well that is just few of the good stuff in the menu, and to make it even better we were able to watch the line up rising star stand-up comedians which as well as the professionals.

These guys are not the ordinary bar comedians that we were used to in bars which most of the time uses their audience as the subject for their punchlines. Yes it may be funny but I just prefer "observational point of view" kind of stand-up comedy. First thing is you wont need to be uneasy when your just next to the stage another thing is it is more challenging(for the comedian of course) simply because it is more difficult. Just like what they say..."It is  easier to make a person cry than to make them laugh!"

These are just some of the shots I got from the open mic showdown of the apprentice's and the professionals.




Concluding the weekend night. I had a great time..full tummy with the awesome food and laughter!

Check out Comedy Cartel’s Facebook page for show schedules. Interested in booking Comedy Cartel:
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