At least 200 Filipino Canadians are looking back to their roots as they visit the country for their Winter Escapade 2 – It’s More Fun in the Philippines tour this January 30 to February 6, 2015. But what’s more special is that they are also giving something for their fellow countrymen as they enjoy the Philippine’s rich culture. The Department of Foreign Affairs, Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy to Canada has again organized a heritage tour for Filipino Canadians in Canada to visit...
Our first featured mommy blogger for this year 2015 is none other than Mommy Joy Gurtiza of JoyGurtiza.com. Learn more about this beautiful mom of 4 (who looks like she doesn’t have kids at all) and find out her current whereabouts, her inspirations and pieces of advice for everyone of us. 1. How long have you been a blogger? 2 years and 5 months. 2. What is your blog about? I have 2 blogs: one is a food blog; and the other one is more of a self-reflection blog. 3. Why did you decide to blog? Ung totoo? Because I want to show-off. Well,...
Right in the heart of the busy streets of Makati, we’ve discovered two restaurants which can easily be your family favorite. Mothers have this natural instinct to spot the right places where every members of the family can enjoy good food with good company. The Museum Cafe is located right beside the Ayala Museum in Greenbelt along Makati Avenue corner Dela Rosa. Just right next door is the Kabila Filipino Bistro. The Museum Cafe offers modern Asian favorites like pizza and pasta. // The Kabila Filipino Bistro offers Filipino favorites...
The world has long been fascinated by prodigies—gifted kids whose accomplishments at such a young age, shed light to a child’s inherent talent, intellect and precocity. In the Philippines, perhaps no other personalities represent the concept and reality of what gifted children are than the three who illustrated it via one of the most memorable television commercials of the 90s—Kiko Galura, James Flores, and Shaira Luna. But what has become of the three gifted kids featured in the brand’s most prolific commercial yet? The budding...
Time and time again, Solane, being the country’s favorite cooking gas, gets a multitude of questions relating to the culinary world, especially when it launched last year the “Cuisinera Challenge: 30-Minute Easy Recipes,” a competition that definitely was a mouthful of yum with a cook-off that not only focused on regional dishes but also an on-the-spot Market Basket challenge using a secret ingredient. So Solane decided to compile a list of clever tips for homemakers who are not only hungry for tasteful recipes but also cooking tricks...
Six years ago, Annie (Casey Wilson, “Happy Endings”) and Jake (Ken Marino, “Eastbound & Down”) bonded over their mutual love of nachos and they’ve been inseparable ever since. It ain’t a bike ride for this long-time couple when their deeply committed relationship turns into a long and bumpy ride on the way to the altar. After dating her boyfriend, Jake, for so long, Annie figured he would pop the question during their romantic getaway. Well, he didn’t. When they return home, Annie throws a monster...
