Stretch(ed) Mark(ed) by Ina Jardiolin. Young visual artist Ina Jardiolin opened recently her second solo exhibition, Stretch(ed) Mark(ed), on view at Kaida Contemporary up to September 25, 2017. In Stretch(ed) Mark(ed), Ina delves into self-identity and the intangible, fleshing out the beauty in androgyny, while touching on the realities of life. By using discarded treated leather scraps as her canvas, Ina displays an unmatched dexterity, harnessesing a challenging mediumto communicate and reach out through her art. Kaida Contemporary is at No. 45 Scout Madrinian,
South Triangle, Quezon City.
The United Print Media Group (UPMG), the premier association of major publication companies, with more than 100 titles of major newspapers, tabloids and magazines in the country will once again spearhead its flagship project, Tinta Awards.
The UPMG Tinta Awards, now on its 6th edition is the first Philippine press award-giving body geared toward recognizing excellence in printadvertising. Its aim is to encourage creativity in print and to keep the spirit of print media alive in an increasingly digital terrain. The eventgives due recognition to the creativity and excellence of Philippine print advertising practitioners.
The 6th Tinta Awards has categories ranging from consumer and public service print advertising, interactive and integrated print campaign, special print media execution to online advertising campaign and print craft. This year’s competition shall also recognize creativity in magazine and newspaper layout and design, and special supplements.
There is also a student category, which seeks to “attract new generation readers among the youth” through print media’s communication campaigns.
“I’ve always believed in creativity in advertising on print,” says Tinta Awards overall chairman Angel Guerrero, editor-in-chief and publisher of print media’s multi-awarded Adobo Magazine, “I believe print will remain a strong and relevant medium of communications.”
The contest is open to all Philippine-based advertising agencies, digital agencies, media independents, print media publishers and printing companies, advertisers, and college students.
For those up for the challenge, all entries must be an original and inspiring idea, relevant to its context, well executed, and entries must have been published or displayed for the first time between September 1, 2015 and September 2017.
The 2017 jury will be composed of distinguished luminaries from the advertising, publishing, media and creative industries.
Inthelatest nationalstatistics from the Department of Trade and Industry, CentralVisayashasthefourthmostnumberofMSMEsinthecountrywithmorethan 50,000 enterprises. Theseprovidejobsformorethan 200,000 workers according to the Philippine Senate.
“Cebu has sustained its economic growth notjustbecauseoftourism, butalsoduetoitsimmensecapacitytoincubatebusinessesdrivenbyacreativeanddynamictalentpool,” saidGarcia.
“InTECHonomy, thoughtleadersandindustrythinkersfromdifferentsectorsconvergetochampiondigitaltransformationtoCebu’sbusinesses. Webelievehaving this platform supports broader efforts and initiatives to make the Philippinesbecomemoretech–advancedandgloballycompetitive,” Garciasaid.
Hosted by Acer Philippines and Microsoft Philippines, theTECHonomyForum 2017 isthefirstforum of its kind in the country that tacklestheroleoftechnologyineconomics.
Due to insistent public demand, Rockford Productions has decided to move the concert Full Blast PinoySuper Bands from Octrober 19 to October 20. It’s actually a better date for all the rock enthusiasts out there since it falls on a Friday weekend.
For the first time in the history of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the biggest and most iconic names in Pinoy rock music will come together to put up a performance for the ages.
Presented by Rockfordproductions, Inc., Full Blast PinoySuper Bands gathers legendary and OPM rock icons in what is easily one of this year’s biggest and much-awaited musical events.
All set to rock music fans with their timeless and iconic anthems at this once-in-a-lifetime musical showcase are legendary Filipino rock bands including folk rock pioneer Lolita Carbon of the Asin band and the boys , hit Pinoy rock band from the 70s, Maria Cafra, early 80s punk rock group The Wuds, and alternative punk group The Youth, Pinoy hard rock band Razorback and Pinoy metal group Queso.
Also set to electrify the stage are 90s rock icons and fan favorites Dong Abay, former frontman of Yano; BastiArtadi, lead vocalist of Wolfgang; and lastly the all time king and godfather of Pinoy rock and roll Juan de la Cruz Band with its original members Mike Hanopol, Wally Gonzales and Pepe Smith performing together after so many years in a big concert arena. Guaranteed to play all their hits!
It will be the first and possibly the only time that these bands and music icons from different eras of Pinoy rock are coming together in one major concert. Music fans are in for an epic night of nothing but pure Pinoy rock and roll as these music royalties pay tribute and showcase the evolution of Original Pinoy Rock Music through their own respective sets.
Also set to perform at this one-night-only musical event as front acts are indie bands, Suicidal Genius, Banda ni Kleggy, Grace Note and reggae rock band The Chonkeys
Full Blast Pinoy Super Band takes place this October 19, 2017, at CUNETA ASTRODOME. Ticket prices are as follows: VIP, P3500, Ring side P2500, lower box P1000 and Gen ad P500. Gates open at 5 PM. Presented by Rockford Productions Inc. in cooperation with the following media partners: MYX, Wish 107.5, Mellow 94,7, DWWW 774, Jam 88.3, 97.9 Home Radio, 99.5Pinas FM, 97.1 Barangay LS FM, The Philippine Star, Net 25, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, ClickTheCity.com, WhenInManila.com, 8list.ph, OneMusicPH, Rakista Radio, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, Soundcheck Manila, Pep, Manila Scope, MNL Online, MB.com.ph, Astroplus and Odyssey.
Tickets to Full Blast Pinoy Super Bands will be available thru Ticketnet online and Ticketworld starting July 29, 2017.
For ticket reservations, please call 0916-6392291. For updates and more information, visit Rockfordproductions Facebook page at facebook.com/rockfordproductions.
Visa launched Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog (Crumpled, Round), an interactive play featuring national heroes, developed with Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) designed to educate and empower the Filipino youth to make informed financial decisions. This is the first program of its kind launched by Visa in the Philippines in support of the government’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion spearheaded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog will showcase common scenarios faced by a Filipina senior high school student protagonist named Gwyneth who is challenged to make decisions between her needs and wants. Native Filipino heroes such as Jose Rizal and Apolinario Mabini will also ‘come alive’ from the crumpled bills and rounded coins to help the main character make wise decisions.
The launch also included a panel discussion on the importance of financial literacy in the Philippines, including panelists such as Dan Wolbert, Visa Philippines Head of Sales, Pia Roman-Tayug, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Head of Inclusive Finance Advocacy, Nanding Josef, Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director, and Patricia Feria-Lim, Teach for the Philippines Chief Strategy Officer.
“At Visa, we strongly believe in the importance of financial literacy and it is a key area of focus as part of our corporate social responsibility efforts. Hence, with the support of BSP, we created this financial literacy program and interactive play through Lukot-lukot, Bilog-bilog where the Filipino youth can relate to various scenarios on making money management decisions. With millennials forming a large population in the Philippines, we believe it is crucial to spread the knowledge of how to manage their money at a young age, and to highlight the importance of making smart monetary decisions,” said Stuart Tomlinson, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam.
Starting October, the show will be performed in close to 10 different schools to make financial literacy education more accessible to the students. This program is aligned with the government’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, in particular, the pillar on financial education and consumer protection.
“We believe that financial education should be introduced to learners early on, especially key concepts including budgeting, investing, and setting financial goals. Innovative approach such as blending education and art are most welcome and can help the existing programs of the government. This is a tangible support from the private sector of the objectives of the NSFI, particularly the pillars on financial education and consumer protection,” says Pia.
“The informative and interactive performances will stimulate creativity and challenge its audience on their perception of money,” says Nanding Josef, Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director. With the creative direction of TP, the play will spark critical thinking in these youths on the value of money. “By presenting economic concepts in realistic and entertaining situations, we hope that audiences will find it easier to apply their learnings in their daily lives,” added Nanding.
Visa’s financial literacy initiative also aims to reach out to students under Teach for the Philippines, a program Visa has been actively involved with previously.
“Experiential learning has been proven to be an effective method for encouraging mastery and understanding. At Teach for the Philippines, we believe that programs which incorporate financial literacy and theater arts in academics develop the critical life skills of our learners. We look forward to a continued partnership with Visa Philippines, BSP, and Tanghalang Pilipino to bring our learners closer to their full potential and enable them to contribute meaningfully to nation building,” said Patricia.
“We want to secure the future of the Filipino youth and are committed to forging the path to financial literacy and inclusion. We envision the program to reach more students throughout the country in the coming years,” added Stu.
The two most important things in life are health and time. We have to use our time wisely because once time has passed it can never be taken back or repeated and we absolutely do not have control over it. That leaves us to health. When we have a critical illness and exhausted all efforts and money to cure it, we give up and feel helpless. Society has taught us that we can be healed with western medicine but there simply is no truth in it. On the other side of the coin, Eastern medicine is best, but some raise their eyebrows over that idea. Why can’t we harness the benefits of both worlds?
The good news
Ever heard of Holistic Integrative Medicine? It’s my greatest find so far and I wished I knew it sooner. A few months ago, I had no clue to what and where I was going to. In fact, I couldn’t believe what I’m hearing when we were briefed with the medical facility. Holistic Integrative Care Center practices Holistic Integrative medicine.
Holistic means treatment by taking account of the whole person: mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease. Integrative means combining allopathic (use of drugs) and complementary therapies (i.e. using acupuncture in addition to usual care to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery*). In a nutshell, it makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative to provide patients with the best treatment possible. HIM is the inevitable and necessary direction for the future development of medicine**.
This field of medical science combines the use of conventional medicine, traditional medicine, herbal medicine, proper and monitored diet, lifestyle modification, psychological analysis and many other approaches depending on the condition of a patient. It establishes that sickness may be brought about by many factors such as medical background, emotional problems, improper diet, constant stress, mental conditions and even environmental conditions. Integrative medicine is governed by several international protocols.
The good doctor
The person behind the center is Dr. Imelda “Meddie” Edodollon, MT, MD, NMD who has been practicing her profession for the past eight years. Her personal experience of successfully improving his father’s condition thru HIM was her reason to practice Integrative medicine. She has the burning desire to make a difference.
She says “In the field of medicine, being healthy does not mean the absence of disease. Being healthy means that one achieved a balance of everything,”
Wanna know a cool fact? Dr. Meddie is the only Filipino doctor who is recognized by the Gerson Institute in San Diego, California which is an institution that introduces a kind of alternative therapy that cures cancer and other chronic diseases. She is also among one of the few medical integrative medicine practitioners in the Philippines, who offer patients a better quality of and a disease-free life.
I personally had to try out their services by going thru the Non-invasive whole body scan. It didn’t take long, less than five minutes in fact. Since it’s non-invasive, the process was painless. The best part is it gave accurate results which I based from recent findings.
The services they offer are: Therapy Services, Beauty and Wellness, Glutathione Therapy, Infrared Hyperthermia, Coffee Enema, Chelation Therapy, Immune Booster, Mineral Repletion, Photon Therapy, and Ozone Therapy. The initial and only consultation fee you have to pay for a lifetime is the amount of Php 1,500. Also, it will take a whole day and requires a relative or a housemate to be with you when you head to the medical facility for a consultation since taking care of a patient means educating everybody who lives with you so they can understand the whole situation and adjust the lifestyle that is required as well. After all, part of Holistic integrative medicine is the food we eat, the habits, and so much more to totally heal a person with illness.
Speaking of food, Arlene Aquino Clemente is their resident Holistic chef who is certified as a holistic raw food chef. Discussing with her about what to eat and what not to eat made a lengthy conversation since my condition will rely heavily on my food choices. One thing to point out from my conversation with Dr Maddie and Holistic chef Arlene is that majority of illnesses stem from our food consumption.
By now you must be curious about HIM. For more details about HICC and how integrative medicine can change patient’s lives, please contact:
Jasper “Jay Mante” Maguiguad HICC PR and Communications Head 0916-9175054 / 0918-4641137 /744-5355 dustin.jdmp@gmail.com Holistic Integrative Care Center UG 11, CPT Condominiun, Calle Estacion, Brgy Pio Del Pilar, Makati City
You may also visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hiccph/
Taguig City, Philippines – Another milestone to mark Maxicare Healthcare Corporation’s 30th Anniversary is the opening of its newest Primary Care Center (PCC) in one of the biggest business districts in the metro: the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City.
In the service of more than 1.1 Million Filipinos, Maxicare has always been keen on providing its Members efficient and convenient ways for them to access their health benefits. Operating 24/7, the new Maxicare PCC will be able to serve Members, majority are from BPOs within the vicinity, across different shifts. It is also a more accessible way to get immediate medical attention, with better care and experience, considering the high volume of patients in hospital ERs.
This new Maxicare PCC is equipped with complete capability of a stand-alone multispecialty clinic. It is a closed loop health care facility where one can book a consultation appointment with doctors and do laboratory procedure, if requested by the doctor, within the same premise.
It is with pride that the new PCC is equipped with state-of-the art machines to facilitate the most common procedure requested by doctors and members. Moreover, as Maxicare vouches to be more steadfast in its ‘Go Green’ campaign, the machines and technology are certified eco – friendly and will facilitate paperless processes.
Strategically located at the W City Center in BGC, a building categorized as Class A by BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association Internationale) and LEED-compliant, the PCC is also designed and equipped to be environment-friendly and to reduce our carbon footprint. This reflects Maxicare’s commitment to sustainability and serving its members for future generations.
Not yet a Maxicare Member? A service card, depending on one’s medical need such as consult only, is available for purchase at the PCC.
The new Maxicare Primary Care Center is now ready to serve you. Visit the PCC
at the Ground Floor of W City Center, 7th Avenue corner 30th Street, BGC, Taguig
City. You may also call (02) 908.6957 for any inquiries or appointment.
SM Supermalls unboxes new happenings for kids and kids at heart this October with the launch of Kids’
Month in 64 malls nationwide. At a media launch titled SM Super Kids Day held last October 1 held at SM City Fairview, the retail giant announced a season packed with fun-filled celebrations especially designed for kids like United Nations Day and the well-loved Halloween.
A fun and exciting field day where kids and the whole family can shop, play enjoy, eat, and win prizes – SM Super Kids Day fittingly showcased what customers can enjoy in the malls this Kids’ Month. It’s also the perfect season to splurge on gifts for kids and avail big discounts on kids’ clothes, shoes, and toys at The SM Store Kids’ Month Sale and at the Baby Company.
Also not to be missed is the amazing Toy Kingdom Halloween Sale. On October 10 to 24, a grand display of world flags sets the mood for a two-week celebration of United Nations Day. SM’s “All Together for One World” features Dances Around the World performances, World
Market food fairs, and the kids’ favorite, National Costume Parade Contest. Customers can also check outArt for Peace – an art exhibit by local artists and schools sending messages of peace for all.
Culminating Kids’ Month is SM’s “Spooktacular Halloween” from October 20 to 31. As the Monster Fun Fair begins on October 20 offering great deals on trick-or- treat needs, beloved pets can then join the excitement at the Petrifying Halloween costume party for pets and owners on October 21/22. Approaching Halloween’s Eve, everyone is invited to the much awaited Costume Contest on October 28/29 for adults, and on October 31 for kids.
Also on October 31, the young trick-or- treaters can continue the fun at the photo Halloween Studio by Vivo, and by visiting SM Hypermarket, SM Supermarket, and SM Cyberzone for treats and goodies.
Lastly, there’s an online promo where parents share why kids rule at SM, then use hashtag
#SMKidsMonth2017 on Facebook for a chance to win exciting prizes for their kids’ and fun adventures!
