Cable Car – a staple in the Philippines’ bar and restaurant industry since it was founded in1992 – celebrates its landmark 25th anniversary with new branch openings, a scintillating menu revamp and bevy of other exciting plans for the near future
For the past 25 years, Cable Car has been a trusted stalwart in the Philippines’ bar and restaurant industry since it swung open its doors way back in 1992 as one of the pioneer restobars in Metro Manila. After a quarter of a century of serving millions of customers (250 – 300 per day) with sumptuous food offerings and delectable drinks, it’s cemented its stellar reputation among severalgenerations of Filipinos with its San Francisco-style pub ambience, beer pong nights and delectable bar food including famous dishes like Cable Car Rice and Sisig Rice.
With its familiar, comfortable and casual vibe, Filipinos and toursits alike know to make a beeline for Cable Car – an impressive establishment that makes you feel at home from the moment you enter its doors. Over the years, it’s continued to be a popular hangout spot, with most of its regulars being college students and young professionals who flock here to blow off some steam by drinking, relaxing and socializing.
But Cable Car is also ideal for families searching for a place to dine out with loved ones, with a full menu of hearty and flavorful dishes – many of which have a Filipino twist – that are perfect for a casual weekday or weekend dinner.
Cable Car’s story has been one of remarkable growth and success, resulting in its recent foray into franchising. It’s very first branch – Cable Car Makati – opened its doors in 1992, and was followed by Cable Car Tomas Morato and Cable Car BGC located at the Fort Strip. The latest Metro Manila branch is Cable Car Ortigas, and the very first Cable Car franchise – Cable Car Iloilo – opened in July 2016. Cable Car will also mark the opening of an exciting franchise in Pampanga this year, quickly followed by another in Alabang.
This year, Cable Car is celebrating its 25th year of existence and has much in store to mark this huge milestone. These include a menu revamp to include more special dishes, branches opening 24 hours a day, a food delivery service and a Big Open Grounds Concert Event with a host of exciting activities this November.
With its sumptuous cuisine, refreshing tipples and top quality service, Cable Car aims to continue to provide its guests with an unparalleled and unique experience that they can only get at Cable Car – a home away from home.
Branches: Makati, BGC, Tomas Morato, Ortigas, Iloilo.
Contact:
+632 239 4293 / +639 175 2857 88
CABLE CAR IS OPEN FOR FRANCHISING AND INVESTORS ARE WELCOME!
Nothing racks up much excitement and exhilarating energy quite like the annual Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Hands down the biggest and most anticipated auto event of the year, MIAS 2017 caused quite a stir in the automotive community as it launched yesterday!
Bound to deliver another groundbreaking presentation, the 13th MIAS will run until April 2, 2017, from 10am to 10pm at the combined venues of World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center, with an unbelievable display of the season’s hottest automotive innovations and a profusion of exciting event highlights.
To officially open its doors, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the venue lobby of World Trade Center. Hosted by James Deakin, in attendance during the momentous affair were MMDA Chairman Tomas Orbos and AAP President Gus Lagman along with key officers of event organizer, Worldbex Services International, including Joseph L. Ang, Levi S. Ang, Archt. Francisco Flameño, Jr., Jill Aithnie Ang, Rene Ramos, Tessie Roque, and MIAS co-organizers Alvin Uy and Jason Ang.
Last year’s widely successful MIAS has set the bar high with over the top presentations – amassing over 110,000 visitors. But attendees of this year’s show are in for a far more ambitious and unforgettable experience as MIAS 2017 occupies a five-indoor structure event hall – ultimately covering over 34,000 sqm of exhibition space.
Envisioning to drive the automotive scene “Beyond Performance”, MIAS 2017 turns the spotlight on automotive brands, companies, and products that showcase innovations that not only bear high-performance capabilities but also, qualities of safety, efficiency, reliability, and practicality.
In line with this year’s theme, MIAS 2017 boasts of state-of-the-art car brands that all take pride in features and key characteristics that truly go “Beyond Performance” Among the new models to be launched at this year’s show are the Challenger SRT Hellcat by Dodge, Gratour Midi Truck by Foton, Civic Type R by Honda, Genesis G90 and Creta by Hyundai, Moparized Wrangler (80th anniversary MOPAR) by Jeep, MX-5 RF, CX-5, and CX-9 by Mazda, Impreza by Subaru, Tiguan by VW, and Spark by Chevrolet.
Apart from captivating car launches, MIAS 2017 hosts a heady line-up of pocket activities and event highlights. From heart-stopping stunt performances by the world’s best precision driver, Russ Swift and off-road test drives with simulated 4×4 obstacle courses to world-class customized tuner cars and remarkable collectible vintage and classic cars, OEM and performance parts suppliers will also showcase their latest offerings in the aftermarket area located at the East Wing Annex building of the World Trade Center.
Other must see events at MIAS 2017 include the MIAS Petron Custom Classic Car Competition which honors the country’s finest car restoration and custom car shops, the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) annual Driver of the Year gala awards night which honors the country’s top drivers in various motorsport disciplines, the Car of the Year (Honda Civic RS Turbo) and Truck of the Year (Isuzu D-Max 3.0L 4×2 LS AT) display at the entrance area of the venue, and the first-ever Motorcycle of the Year, which aims to recognize the thriving motorcycle segment in the country. Moreover, another first at MIAS 2017 is the 3,000 sqm Truck Pavilion which will house the latest models of commercial vehicles and top truck brands.
Visitors can also look forward to some bargain hunting at the Die Cast Collectors Philippines (DCPH) swap meet or enjoy viewing the DCPH special miniature die cast car exhibit. Attendees may also opt to join the RC (remote control) drift race event, Tamiya 4WD race event or even do some Drift box go-karting with friends and family.
The main hall of the World Trade Center houses the main car brands while its lobby showcases the major sponsors and partners of MIAS 2017. Meanwhile, extending towards World Trade Center’s east wing annex tent building is another purpose-built air-conditioned tent that stretches to a seamless link way that allows for easier access of the Philippine Trade Training Center.
In today’s fast-paced world, performance has been a strong selling point for the automotive brands, but beyond performance, automotive brands and companies must all strive to deliver all-inclusive automotive innovations. As the largest premiere, annual motoring event in the country, this year’s MIAS inspires the automotive scene to drive “Beyond Performance” as it curates the best of the best in automotive technology and aftermarket products & services all under one massive venue!
Organized by Worldbex Services International, MIAS 2017 is bound to break records with its biggest installment yet. The event is co-presented by BPI Family Auto Loans which will once again offer quick and easy loan processing throughout the four-day expo.
You can still take part in all the motoring action at MIAS 2017 until April 2, 2017, from 10 am to 10pm at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center. The event is for the benefit of ABS CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. For more information, follow www.facebook.com/ manilainternationalautoshow and @mias.ph #MIAS on Instagram.
Brush off the blues with special Ever Bilena brushes and EB Advance cosmetics combos as shown in the “#FreshStart” catalogue!
Still feeling a bit “meh” over the coming summer? Ever Bilena’s direct sales product catalogue, “#FreshStart”, features a few sweet deals to banish your bad vibes.
Ever Bilena’s popular EB Advance Whitening Compact Powder, coming in both Matte Oriental and Matte Natural shades, provides flawless coverage against oil at just PhP260. While the compact itself comes with a puff of its own, an Ever Bilena long handle brush that normally costs PhP250 gives the applied powder a softer effect. Now, the two can be bought at the combined price of PhP400.
If you prefer the control of liquid, try the EB Advance BB Cream in either the Anti-Wrinkle or Whitening variants. Available in both Oriental and Natural shades, this 50ml tube can also do double duty as a base or foundation for your face. Be sure to also avail of the EB Foundation Brush – together with the EB Advance BB Cream of your choice, the set now comes at PhP320, with total savings of PhP160.
Feel yourself come alive and let EB Advance Cheek Color bloom over your cheeks. At just PhP180, you can take your pick of any shade: sweet Rose, mauve Peony, dusky Fig, peppy Mandarin, darling Orchid and bright Poppy. It’s now easier to apply thanks to the Ever Bilena Blusher Brush, which normally costs PhP180. Get the set for PhP270 – quite a cheeky steal!
Still hoping to achieve a perfectly long-lasting pout? Check out the EB Advance Supreme Lipstick in Crème and Matte variants. At just PhP200 you are spoiled for choice because of its range – from reds to violets to pinks to nudes to mauves! Be sure to pair it with the EB Lip Brush, and just pay PhP220 for this perfect tandem.
So brush off your blues with Ever Bilena’s #FreshStart promotion. Hurry and look for the new Ever Bilena direct sales catalogue today, because these sets are only available for as long as supplies last! Learn more about Ever Bilena by visiting www.everbilena.com.ph and following www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.
Manila, 30 March 2017 – Are you confident that your child is getting all the nutrients he or she needs for daily nutrition and overall health? How do you encourage your child to like or even enjoy taking vitamins?
With the help of Usanimals by USANA, parents can support their children’s growth in a fun, convenient and healthful way. Usanimals is a daily multivitamin for children ages 2 to 12 with a balanced formula that contains 23 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support healthy growth and development for healthy immune functions and energy levels, and bone support.
“Good growth encompasses all aspects in the development of children – from physical, physiological, intellectual, emotional and psychological. We are proud to say that Usanimals by USANA can support the nutritional demands of growing children by providing the relevant and the most comprehensive nutrients that result in improved overall health development,” said Gen Blasurca, Corporate Pharmacist at USANA.
Children’s nutritional needs
Children need a diet sufficient in macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients refer to carbohydrates, fats and protein needed by the body to provide the vital energy and body building elements for survival and development.
Meanwhile, micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals children needed in small amounts to support their physical and mental development. A child’s diet must also be sufficient to provide for the accumulation of stores of nutrients in preparation for the accelerated growth spurts of the teen years.
The lack of micronutrients such as iodine, vitamin A or iron in their daily diet may result in brain underdevelopment and poor performance in school, as well as the inability to cope with stress.
Usanimals contains quality antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help ensure that the essential nutrients are present in your child’s diet. It contains vital micronutrients such as Vitamins A, C, E, and zinc to boost immunity; B6, B12, folate, and choline for healthy brain function; calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth; and iron, thiamin, and B12 for energy. It also contains calcium pantothenate, biotin, inositol, antioxidant phytonutrient complex (blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry fruit powder), selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum.
It is free of artificial flavors and sweeteners. Each chewable tablet is easy to eat, is stamped with animal shapes and has a natural wild berry flavor, making it a yummy and fun treat for kids!
Feeding Program
USANA True Health Foundation (THF), USANA’s corporate social responsibility organization, recently partnered with Cornerstone Foundation – an education program under the group Couples for Christ, the Ateneo Center for Educational Development and the Department of Education – to conduct a six-month feeding program during their Saturday classes.
Throughout the program’s duration, the students were individually weighed and their heights measured before and after each feeding cycle, to track their physical development. It also allowed USANA’s program coordinators to monitor the other health needs of the children.
Aside from the weekly feeding sessions, USANA also generously gave each of the students a six-month supply of Usanimals. Results of the student’s physical progress, to be available later this year, will be used to improve the program further.
The USANA difference
“USANA ensures that it manufactures products that are well-researched and is backed by reliable and accurate science,” said Aurora Gaston, USANA Vice President for the Philippines and Indonesia. “We have in-house world-class scientists who test the potency and purity of USANA product to ensure complete and balanced formulas.”
“Our Scientific Advisory Council consists of independent associates whose insights into product applications and efficacy help us deliver high-quality products that promote human health.
“We work with distinguished scientific institutions who conduct research to ensure out company provides cutting-edge nutritionals.”
“At USANA, we believe that the quality of raw ingredients is of the utmost importance. USANA only uses ingredients of high quality to ensure maximum purity, potency, and bioavailability.”
For more information on Usanimals and other updates from USANA Philippines, visit and follow USANA’s social media portals on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialUSANAPhilippines), Twitter (@usana_ph), and Instagram (usanapilipinas).
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy food products in its FDA-Registered Drug Establishment in Salt Lake City. Learn more about USANA by visiting our web site http://www.usana.com or the official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.
Gen Blasurca, Corporate Pharmacist at USANA Health Sciences, recently presented Usanimals, an FDA-approved dietary supplement for children and teens, during a recent press conference at the Happy Garden Café in Makati. The multivitamin was relaunched in response to parents’ clamor for complete, high-quality and effective kids’ multivitamins. According to Blasurca, each Usanimals tablet is complete with 23 essential multivitamins, minerals and antioxidants that promote children’s healthy growth and development, a healthy immune function, balanced energy levels, bone support.
Each tablet costs only PhP18 versus purchasing discrete multivitamins and minerals which would cost more. Additional benefits of Usanimals include its chewable form compared with messy syrup counterparts, and its sugar-free formulation.
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy food products in its FDA-Registered Drug Establishment in Salt Lake City. In the Philippines, the company recently celebrated its 8th year, earning PhP4 billion in local sales last year.
Gen Blasurca (right), Corporate Pharmacist at USANA Health Sciences (USANA), leads a discussion about Usanimals, an FDA-approved multivitamin for children and teens, at a recent press conference at the Happy Garden Café in Makati.
Usanimals was relaunched locally in response to parents’ clamor for complete, high-quality and effective kids’ multivitamins. According to Blasurca, each tablet is complete with 23 essential multivitamins, minerals and antioxidants to promote children’s healthy growth and development, a healthy immune function, balanced energy levels, and bone support.
With Blasurca are two of USANA’s to-earning distributors nine-star Diamond Director Josephine dela Fuente (center) and Emerald Director Mara Pasco (left), both of whom are mothers. During the discussion, Dela Fuente and Pasco revealed that Usanimals has nearly eliminated their children’s allergies and sick days, boosted their energy, and enabled them to enjoy taking vitamins through the chewable and animal-stamped tablets.
Founded in 1992, USANA is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy food products in its FDA-Registered Drug Establishment in Salt Lake City. In the Philippines, the company recently celebrated its 8th year, earning PhP4 billion in local sales last year.
For more information on Usanimals and other updates from USANA Philippines, visit and follow USANA’s social media portals on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialUSANAPhilippines), Twitter (@usana_ph), and Instagram (usanapilipinas).
MANILA, Phillippines ( March 30, 2017 ) — The Philippines stand among the frontline digital economies in the region. With over 44 million users, the country is the second highest ranking in Southeast Asia and the 6th in the whole of Asia in terms of Internet users according to the Asia Digital Marketing Association (ADMA) and the Internet World statistics.
As such, the state of digital and internet marketing in the Philippines presents tremendous and far-reaching implications for exponential growth for businesses plying the online route.
Clearly, the Philippines has a very substantial digital marketing ecosystem that is set to grow exponentially to twice its size now by the year 2016 according to Julian Persaud, Google’s Managing Director in Southeast Asia. This is a very important fact to consider, particularly for business owners trying to explore the effectiveness of investing in digital marketing in the Philippines.
ABOUT DEREK GEHL
Introducing Derek Gehl, one of the early pioneer and foremost authority on Internet Marketing with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. Gehl is coming to the Philippines to show Filipinos how to earn passive income and become financially free by living the internet lifestyle.
Gehl is an author, speaker, host of the Entrepreneur Ignited Podcast and Internet marketing strategist. He was the CEO of the Internet Marketing Center which was earning US$30 million annually in sales, before he sold off the private equity firm in 2008.
Just Google “Derek Gehl” and you’ll find there are over 124,000 webpages talking about him. He has also been featured on Channel News Asia, The Sunday Times, NTV7, Lianhe Zaobao, Star, PC World, Yahoo Small Business, MSNBC, Entrepreneur, CNN Money, Radio 938Live and more.
Currently, Gehl is the CEO of Gehl Media which partners with industry experts in various niches including digital business, property investing and autism support. Based in Canada, the charismatic speaker has been travelling the world, teaching people how to start and run their own online business, by living an “internet lifestyle” of their choice.
Gehl said: “I’ve built multiple 7 figure Internet businesses with no ‘real’ office, and I have dedicated my life to developing Internet marketing strategies and software to help the ‘small guy’ make money on the Internet.”
GLOBAL ECONOMY
Do you know that Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provides the Philippines with 1.3 million jobs and US$25 billion in revenue. By 2017, BPO is expected to provide more foreign revenue than remittances – the republic’s traditional source of foreign exchange.
However, Gehl added the above scenario may not be so rosy after US President Donald Trump threatened to pull back overseas jobs from third world countries. Previously, Call Centers — which is Philippines’ flagship outsourcing industry has enjoyed a long boom through US driven businesses, but now the good times may be over, affecting the livelihood of all Filipinos with less jobs available.
Therefore it is a good time to acquire internet marketing skills to generate an extra source of income in light of the current economic situation.
Gehl said: “Now is the best time for Filipinos to use their transferable skills to set up their own online business, and learn how to earn passive income.”
HOW TO START A PROFITABLE ONLINE BUSINESS?
The rise of social media and other interactive channels make it easier for businesses to create brand awareness, considering the fact that over 85% of online Filipinos watch videos of the brands, products, or services they are contemplating to purchase online.
By far, internet marketing business is the cheapest and quickest to do, which can be easily set up by anyone. Here’s a breakdown of the costs.
• Research tool : US$149
• Domain name : US$10 a year
• Web Hosting : US$6 a month
• Website builder : Free
• Payment Processer Paypal :Free
• Pay Per Click Advertising : US$100 for the first month
INTERNET WORKSHOP
During the 1-Day Intensive Workshop on “DIGITAL BUSINESS JUMPSTART: How To Start A Digital Business & See Real Results In 2017,” Gehl will help participants discover a business that they can work on, when they want, and where they want.
“This workshop is suitable for anyone who desires to start their own Internet business during their spare time.
You do NOT need a business idea, or advanced technical skills to participate in the Digital Business Jumpstart program,” said Gehl.
Besides individuals, small businesses will also benefit from this internet workshop by learning how to tap on these internet marketing solutions for their businesses, and learn how to overcome their fears, lack of time, budget, and personnel, etc.
In celebration of colorectal cancer awareness month, premier health institution The Medical City (TMC) today holds a symposium titled “Advances in the Screening and Management of Colorectal Cancer” at the Augusto Barcelon auditorium in TMC Ortigas in Pasig City.
The event is organized by the TMC Cancer Center, the Colorectal Clinic, and the Center for Patient Partnership.
“The world celebrates Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this month of March. This symposium is part of an awareness campaign to promote colorectal cancer screening which is the third most common cancer among Filipinos,” says Dr. Jun Ruiz, gastroenterologist and one of the specialists from the TMC Colorectal Clinic. Dr. Ruiz hosts today’s symposium.
“The Colorectal Clinic at The Medical City aims to be at the forefront of the Filipinos’ battle against colorectal cancer. Our message is that cancer screening can save lives. This strategy has been shown to reduce colorectal cancer risk by as high as 70 percent,” adds Dr. Ruiz.
Topics to be discussed include Updates in Diagnosis and Screening of Colorectal Cancer, Recent Technological Advances in Colorectal Surgery, and Hitting the Target in Colorectal Cancer Treatment. The speakers are Dr. John Geoffrey G. Palisoc, TMC gastroenterologist; Dr. Manuel Francisco T. Roxas, chairman of the Department of Surgery and consultant-director of the Colorectal Clinic; and TMC oncologist Dr. Beatrice J. Tiangco.
A giant colon balloon will also be on display at the TMC foyer. Dr. Enrique A. Tayag, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health, is the event’s guest of honor. ###
For inquiries, you may call the Colorectal Clinic of The Medical City at 9881000 ext. 7789.
When I was in school we were taught on how to plant trees and the proper way to recycle.It is crucial that we help out in our own little way in improving the condition of the environment. It is also important to introduce eco-friendly alternatives to the youth. Nowadays kids can be passionate in keeping the environment healthy and can be very particular in the products that they use. Good thing there is one brand that even parents can approve of as one of the company’s advocacy is to save the environment , it also promotes individuality by its stylish designs.
Funtastic International Inc., established in the country almost 17 years ago, is behind the Cool Kids, Baby Bliss, Creadough, Zigo, Latitude, and Fluffy Friends brands. Colorful and lovely characters make up the Cool Kids Brand. These amazing characters have different roles to play in teaching kids how to care for the environment.
Cool Kids has also launched its new line of “FUN-tabulous” School bags and accessories. The new line of affordable, good quality school bags features the different characters of the Cool Kids friends; Royal Princesses, Glam Girlz, Forest Fairies, Viron Transformer, Earth (Geobot), Air (Aerobot) and Water (Aquabot) robots, and Space rangers to name a few.
Cool Kids has also launched its newest line of baby toys and furniture under the brand Baby Bliss. This exciting line of very safe and cool baby toys is like no other. Its wood look mixed with full color has brought a fresh look to the baby toy industry. Baby Bliss toys are competitively priced and they also offer wonderful learning experiences to our little ones. Baby Bliss by Cool Kids aims to teach moms to help in environmental care.
Cool Kids has also launched a brand new line of amazing dough toys through Creadough by Cool Kids. This creative line of dough toys brings out the imagination and creativity in children and allows them to use their hands to explore, imagine and create amazing shapes and images.
Another new range of toys to look forward to is Zigo by Cool Kids. The Zigo line of blocks not only brings out the creative juices of our little ones, they actually help prepare children to be future engineers and architects. Every kid at one time or the other has played with blocks to bring out the best of their imagination and creativity. With Zigo competitively priced, parents do not need to spend a lot to provide their children with this wholesome deal of fun and creative building.
For Back to School 2017, Cool Kids has launched a brand new line of fashion bags for our little “fashionistas” and fashion forward buddies who want to follow the footsteps of their older siblings. Made of amazing quality materials, Cool Kids bags is the perfect companion of our children in school.
Funtastic International has also launched for Back to School 2017 its newest line of bags for High School and College kids as well as for adults through Latitude. Latitude is a brand that removes all limits and allows you to express yourself. Made of excellent quality materials, this fashion forward line of bags takes the user to a whole new level of experience given the amazing features of these bags both inside and out.
Funtastic International Inc., in its commitment to preserve the environment, donates part of the proceeds of the sale of its products towards environmental care. For every purchase of any item from the Cool Kids product line, you not only get great product, you also get to help save our planet Earth!
The public will see new Cool Kids collection starting March in the shelves of major department stores nationwide. In the meantime they can already choose from other existing Funtastic products, equally attractive, fun and affordable, that are available nationwide.
Visit the Cool Kids website, www.coolkids.com.ph, this website will give kids and the kids at heart a chance to learn about Cool Kids and their planet saving advocacy. It will also give the visitor a chance to see first hand the new products of Cool Kids.
CDC Holdings and Ascott mark another milestone with Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Brings the comfort of home with the excellent service of a hotel to North of Manila CDC Holdings and The Ascott Limited (Ascott) recently reached another milestone as CDC Holdings handed over its second residence project to Ascott.
The Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is the newest international serviced residence located in the bustling Ortigas Center in Pasig City. The 32-storey mixed-use property combines 290 serviced residences managed by Ascott and 96 residential condominiums in the thriving North of Manila. Ortigas Center is one of the metro’s major commercial and business districts, which is home to multinationals, BPOs, and pharmaceutical companies.
Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is expected to answer the discerning needs of expats, young business executives and long-term leisure travellers looking for a luxurious accommodation that provides the comfort and warmth of home, as well as an efficient, and professional service of a hotel. “With Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila, CDC Holdings has gone above and beyond to deliver an outstanding property in a most-sought after location in Ortigas,” shares Elsie Chua, president and chief executive of CDC Holdings, Inc., the development company behind the newest serviced residence property in Ortigas. Chua adds, “With this latest project, CDC has captured the vibrancy of the Citadines brand and combined it with the beauty and colors of nature, creating a perfect palette uniquely its own.” Celebrating Nature, Vibrant Global Living Residents and guests will truly feel at home with this newest serviced residence with its well-thought-of interiors and tasteful and vibrant design that magnify the property’s distinctive artsy vibe mixed with elements of nature.
CDC Holdings has tapped RMDA Architects, spearheaded by Architect Rolly Mercado and Almario & Associates under Cynthia and Ivy Almario, for the design aesthetics. All throughout the building, greenery is incorporated as part of the building features. For a cohesive look design pieces are likewise inspired by nature, including the hallway carpets and couches in vibrant green color that are found in the lobby.
This are also feature unique and innovative designs like Kenneth Cobonpue’s “The Bloom Chair,” an award-winning lounge piece reminiscent of the delicate soft petals of the Hibiscus-flower. And to add Filipino touch, the apartments’ interiors have various displays of framed photos of indigenous Filipino materials like the vibrant banig and the intricate barong, which are likewise works of art. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila features pockets of green with its garden deck found at the building’s 4th floor, providing the serenity and beauty of nature amidst the bustling city.
A mixed-use property and Service Excellence The successful partnership between CDC Holdings and The Ascott Limited began 17 years ago with Somerset Millennium in Makati. Arthur Gindap, The Ascott Limited’s Regional General Manager for the Philippines and Thailand said, “We have been working closely with CDC Holdings for almost two decades already. Our first collaboration, the Somerset Millennium Makati, has created a solid foundation of our partnership and we look forward to this second venture with them with the opening of Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila, which is Ascott’s first managed property North of Manila. With a portfolio of over 290 properties spread out across 100 cities worldwide, The Ascott Limited is the world’s biggest international serviced residence owner-operator.
The Ascott brand is a reputable name in property management. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila offers corporate guests and leisure travelers 290 premier units located from the 4th to the 24th floor, ranging from studio to one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Each unit is spacious and reminiscent of home, with separate living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen and wireless internet. Art comes to life in the property with its vibrant design, artworks and other pieces, making it a unique home in the city. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila also has a guest lounge, garden deck, swimming pool and a fitness center for residents’ and guests’ exclusive use. Meanwhile, CDC Millennium Ortigas, the residential apartments located from the 25th to the 30th floor, have a private entrance along Sapphire Road. There are also separate amenities (pool and Sky Lounge) at the 31st and 32nd floors. The residential apartments cater primarily to independent professionals who love city living. CDC Millennium Ortigas’ location provides easy access to other key areas such as Pasig, Greenhills, Mandaluyong, and Makati. Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is set to formally open in April 2017.
Aside from being the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Marikina has been keeping up with the current trend in the food scene,thus, the presence of food parks. I have heard of Carnival food park when my best friend showed me a clip of a tour that was done to promote the latter. I was privileged to be one of the bloggers who had a gastronomic experience with 6 different restaurant offerings. Carnival food park is already a home for 26 stalls that will cater to anyone’s craving.
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Upon entering the vicinity you will be greeted with the Food Park’s spot on interior including the creative road signs that will entice one’s curiosity. Along with 5 blogger friends here is my top 6 restaurants to try at Carnival Food Park .
Kuxina
Filipinos love a good serving of rice in their meal especially if it’s topped with the traditional well-loved viands. A mother and son restaurant that is owned and managed by Elena and Lawrence Lagamson, they brought their own twist to the Filipino delicacies such as the Tapaleng and Crispy Kare-Kare.
Tapaleng
Tapaleng was named after Lawrence’s favorite dish and nick name in high school. This dish is a combination of sweet and spicy with a siding of fresh Tomatoes and salted egg. The tapa was so tender with a flavorful combination of sweet and spicy. The salted egg complemented the freshness of the tomatoes.
Crispy Kare-Kare
The dish is a fusion of Lechon Kawali and Kare-Kare. The Lechon Kawali was cooked to a perfect crisp that will make you crave for more. Kare-Kare’s sauce was nutty and sweet with fresh vegetables incorporated in the mix. The presentation of both dishes including Tapaleng was served using a mini frying pan which is good for sharing.
Sisig roll
This dish is made with a fusion of spring roll and Sisig. I was hooked with just one bite as it was light and less oily. An additional factor why I love this dish is that it was drizzled with garlic sauce which gave a more zesty taste to it.
Being a fan of Japanese delicacies I was anticipating to try their dishes out. Sushi and Burrito had been my comfort food and just the idea alone got me hooked, it was fresh and creative. Owner Ms. Charmaine Reyes and conceptualized and executed by Chef Marco Bitong: together they created a Burrito sized sushi for those who are craving or need more servings in one sitting.
The Beef Misono and Chicken Karaage were both crispy and delectable although we got to taste it after 20 minutes or more as we were overwhelmed with the amount of food that was served. The star dish for me was the California Maki. It was delightfully crafted as the sweet taste of the fruit got my taste buds celebrating. I highly recommend all dishes since all servings are already good for sharing. Fair warning: this dish requires you to use your hands as it was quite big than your normal Burrito.
The name alone is quite groovy and was well conceptualized as they specialized in seafood platter. The seafood menu was not their main market at first but because of the rule of the food park that it had to be a different concept than the other stalls, they stuck to it and I am glad they did. Mrs. Ma. Pacencio Dancel, the owner, said that the Mussels are sourced fresh from Palawan while the Shrimp and Crab are freshly sourced from Bicol.
Salted Eggztreme Platter is one delightful treat as the sauce is creamy and I do hope for more flavor. Eating the crab was a challenge as I wanted to taste the different parts of it but I can only do so much with my utensils. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The butter and garlic mussels tasted fresh and seasoned. They do have a lot more to offer for all the seafood lovers out there.
There was one dish that I kept on coming back for more which was the Calamares with vinegar dip. It was light and tasty and was cooked just right. This is best for gimik days and can be enjoyed with a cold beer or drink.
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Brewskie
Brewskie is owned by Oliver Canlas, a restaurant that is a haven for pasta lovers. They serve pasta that can cater to your appetite’s delight with a modern twist that works well with any palate.
Wen Manong Pasta, a carbonara fettucini with a Bagnet topping sourced from Ilocos and sausage mixture, is one of their best sellers. The pasta’s creaminess complemented the taste of the salty Bagnet, it was truly a match made in heaven. This is one of the first dishes that we finished together as it was not only aesthetically pleasing but also one delectable dish that you can eat in one sitting. The serving is good for sharing and they do go heavy on the sauce making it more tasteful.
The Kung Fu pasta reminded us all of Yellow Cab’s Charlie Chan. This pasta was a combination of a lot of ingredients but what makes it stand out was it was spicy yet seasoned. It was a melt-in-your-mouth experience and all together it created a scrumptious meal.
So for people who likes to indulge on a meat fiesta Planet Sausage is the stall to go. They offer grilled sausages such as Shublig, Chicken franks,Garlic sisig, Longganisa and many more. You can enjoy all of these with rice, on a bun, on stick or if you are not sure what to get, they also offer a sampler size.
I love Bacon in general so when I saw Zesty Saturn, a Swedish sausage that was wrapped in bacon, I did not hesitate to taste it. It was tender and flavorful.
Pluto Platter was a combination of different sausages and chips. So if you are not sure what sausage to get, this platter is for you as you can share it with family and friends and try out the scrumptious selections of their grilled offerings.
Saturn-in-a-bun is a Swedish sausage wrapped with Bacon and mango, and topped with cheese. It was a different kind of experience as when I first took a bite it was light yet the sweetness of the Mango complemented the smoky saltiness of the Bacon. This dish comes with fries on the side which is also tasty.
I was welcomed by Havey Desserts’ interesting wall art that depicted what their store is about. Havey desserts started out as a home-based hobby of Angel Bautista who also does customized cakes and pastries. She and her husband Carl ventured to a wider market by creating a stall that showcased Angel’s very own recipes.
The Yema cupcake was the first one I tasted and it was truly divine. The cake was light, moist and the taste was just the right sweetness. I am a fan of this cupcake and will surely go back just to order this.
Nutella Cupcake has the same delightful taste only this time the sweetness came more from the Nutella on top as the icing is not that sweet and the cupcake was moist.
The Revel bar has a rich chocolate flavor and would perfectly go well with any cup of tea. It was not that thick and yet it was aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
The Double chocolate chip ala mode was one spectacular ensemble as it was a 7in cookie cake that was drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with Vanilla ice cream. We ate this very quickly as the ice cream was already starting to melt. It was a melt-in-your-mouth goodness with the chewiness of the chocolate cookie that would perfectly go well with a glass of milk.
I am a fan of Red velvet cupcakes so I know how heavy it can get compared to the moist cupcakes above. It was a great cupcake with an icing that was sweet yet I find myself indulging for another bite.
I highly recommended the last one I tasted which was the Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookie that was topped with Vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup plus sprinkled with Graham cracker bits. The inside of the cookie was oozing with a good amount of Nutella which is complemented with the Vanilla ice cream. The combination brings out the moist and chocolatey taste. I would definitely go back to Havey desserts for their scrumptious desserts and yummy creations.
Carnival food park is one of the places you get to find worthwhile and affordable dishes. It is highly recommended not only for the Millenials but also those families that wants to experience the freedom to choose from more varieties of food.
