Ateneo and Runrio - Run For Your Life 2

Venues: Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines campuses

Details: Run for Your Life 2 (RFYL2) is a fun run with 16km, 10km, 5km, 3km, and 500m race categories. Starting point will be at the Blue Eagle Gym of the Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue. It is a fundraising event for the benefit of financial aid scholars of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH).

The route of the run will be held around and between the Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines campuses on Katipunan Avenue in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

In addition to the fun run, a Family Health Fair will be held simultaneously to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among non-professional runners and family members.

Both the Fun Run and Family Health Fair are open to everyone


For more information:
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RunForYourLife2
Twitter : https://twitter.com/AteneoRFYL2
Contact : 09052112566

New book tackles the Ateneo-Lasalle Rivalry: How did it all begine?

The UAAP season is reaching its climax again with the teams of Ateneo, DelaSalle, NU and FEU in the final lineup. UAAP fans are awaiting with bated breath for the final toss up: is it going to be an Ateneo-La Salle match in the finish?

Ever since the start of the University Athletic Association in the Philippines in 1938, Ateneo and La Salle games have drawn the most ardent and passionate crowds. Ticket sales for these sports matches have virtually subsidized the whole season. The rivalry at the games has extended into many other competitions and has at times intensified into ugly verbal and physical tussles between students. This has led many to ask: Is basketball the be-all and end-all of the rivalry between schools?

This question is what columnist, TV host and author RJ Ledesma tackles extensively with his trademark humor and ironic wit in his latest book entitled BLUE BABBLE, GANG GREEN the Ateneo-La Salle Rivalry. In his essays, RJ looks at the different angles and possible reasons for the intense competition between the two schools. In his research RJ refers to an article written in the 90's about a controversy that erupted n the late 19th century America between the two largest teaching controversy apparently extended beyond the Atlantic Ocean into Philippines shares and into the campuses of the Ateneo de Manila and Dela Salle University.

Of this controversy, RJ writes that "It was a rivalry that got downright Latin" and compares it with the rivalries between the Spartans versus the Persians. Toyota versus Crispa and Noranians versus Vilmanians.." Nevertheless, Christian values will prevail at the end. After each game and victory, the winners and losers are reminded that to be a La Sallian, one must be open to the needs of others and to be an Atenean, one must be a man for others. In his conclusion he writes, "Ateneo and La Salle have both enriched me as a person. And we continue to seek God in all this. God's presence is wherever we are, whomever we are with. Whether they be Blue or Green."

Kapeng Barako Club (KBC): Samahan ng mga Bitter

Being Bitter never tasted this good! After almost a year, one of the country's top plays is back Kapeng Barako Club (KBC): Samahan ng mga Bitter. Staged in cafe's, KBC is set toplease kape lovers once more starting this September 6, 2014. The first show will happen at third Cup Cafe, one of hte premier, go-to coffee shops in Rosa Alvero Street, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.

This Palanca Award-winning play is written and directed by Juan Ekis, who is previously known for his other Palanca winning play "Twenty Questions" which went viral in the internet. The playwright shares with us that he '...just wanted to stage a play with the title "Kapeng Barako Club : Samahan ng mga Bitter". I didn't know yet what it was going to be about. But I just knew I wanted to write about types of people and the types of coffee they love and how their personalities are reflected of their drinks."

KBC is hte longest-running show presented by Arts and Culture Asia(ACASIA), a non-profit organization aimed at cultivating ht crafts of thespians and showcasing their talents across different venues. "ACASIA's advocacy is to teach artists how to manage their talents wisely and open avenues for them to show it and them being a part of KBC is one of it. Nestled in a natural setting (coffee shops), coffee drinkers get to enjoy a play like this. Think of it as if you're eavesdropping. It's actually fun!" says ACASIA's Managing Director and one of KBC's lead actors, Ms Dianne Moreno.

KBC unfolds the story of a group of coffee-loving friends who don't believe in love but in reality, each one dying to experience being loved.

Characters:

Joel, a freelance artist and struggles to confess his love to Anna
Anna, an accounts executive and best friend of Joel
Masi, a vocalist for a band and engaged to Ed(ex love interest of Anna)
Eric, a consulting firm manager who finds it hard to express his true feelings for Masi, Interestingly, masi has feelings for Eric too
Stef, a commercial model and just came back from her studies in Russia
Marlowe, coffee shop owner
Sunshine, the cheerful barista at Marlowe's Cafe

Kapeng Barako Club : Samahan ng mga Bitter is presented by Third Cup Cafe and CornWorld.

Seating Capacity - only 40 seats available (P500/ticket with 1 free drink)
Reservations - 09084328897, email: duane.umali@gmail.com & samahanngmgabitter@gmail.com
Facebook, Youtube and Instagram: SamahanNgMgaBitter
Twitter: @BitterCorp