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The Filinvest Group, a pioneer in masterplanned developments, continues to break new ground with the sustained development of Filinvest City. As a world-class central business district south of Metro Manila, Filinvest City fulfills the legacy of its visionary founder Andrew Gotianun, Sr. From humble beginnings, Filinvest now boasts of a diverse portfolio of notable projects all over the country. What started as a mission to fulfill the simple dream of Filipinos to own a house is now one of the country’s formidable real estate developers. In 1995, the Gotianuns developed a 244-hectare lot in Alabang and established it into what is now the CBD of the south.  “It was a bold move indeed to build a CBD in the South,” says Filinvest Alabang Inc. executive vice president Catherine Ilagan. “Back then, Alabang was known as a bedroom community and was not considered for urban development. Now, Filinvest City is regarded as a prime urban development in Metro Manila.” Filinves...

Getting your child into sports is vital to kids’ overall development. It does not only help them hone their athletic skills and build physical strength. More importantly, it also instils in them the value of self-discipline, camaraderie, teamwork, perseverance and above all, sportsmanship that leads them to become the best that they can be. But aside from getting into sports, support from their parents, coaches as well as from school officials is equally important. With proper moral, emotional and financial support as well as time and guidance, kids become better athletes and individuals especially in dealing with both victory and defeat. This is espoused at the recently concluded SBP-Passerelle, the longest-running twin tournament in the country. Organized by multi-awarded and pioneer of basketball clinics in the country, BEST (Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training) Center, the twin tournament gives importance on the vital role of parents, coaches and school offi...

Welcome the Year of the Red Fire Rooster at Evia Lifestyle Center in Vista Alabang on  January 28-29, 2017  to attract prosperity and good luck all year long. On Chinese New Year’s Day,  January 28 , make sure to catch the Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance show in the Atrium at Evia Lifestyle Center at  4:00 PM . Have your photo taken beside the Money Tree with red envelopes that are symbols of wealth and prosperity, and shop for lucky charms at the Chinese New Year Bazaar. Both are located at the Atrium from  January 21 to 29 . Also watch the New Year fireworks display on  January 28 at 6:30 PM  at Evia Lifestyle Center Outdoor Promenade. Catching a Dragon and Lion Dance is lucky because the sounding of the drums and cymbals purify the atmosphere and chase negative energy away. The presence of a Lion or Dragon scares away evil spirits and brings good luck to businesses and activities in the area. Since Lions and Dragons are symbols of st...

Are you confidently beautiful with a heart? If you are, mark your calendars because as early as January 16, you can dine, drink, and be pampered like a beauty queen at Marriott Hotel Manila! A Taste of the Universe at Marriott Café   Have a taste of the best cuisines the universe has to offer at Marriott Café. In addition to the splendid array of food in its numerous stations, Marriott Café is offering a taste of the countries that brought home the coveted crown: Mexico’s grilled skirt steaks with tortilla and guacamole, Angola’s arroz de coco e papaia with piri-piri marinated shrimps (rice with papaya and coconut milk), USA’s Texas style BBQ ribs with Mac and Cheese, Venezuela’s Chivo en Coco (goat in coconut stew with rice and fried plantains), Colombia’s Tamales with Hogao (marinated pork wrapped in corn meal with Colombian tomato salsa), and Philippines’ Binacol (chicken soup cooked in tamarind and coconut juice). Great conversations with your family, frie...

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most loved ice cream brand, lets you try your luck to enjoy an extra junior scoop of your favorite flavor for free! Simply buy any of the participating Baskin-Robbins’ delicious treats and get a chance to crack open a fortune waffle for your free junior scoop.  The Baskin-Robbins treats included in this promo are the Double Value Scoop, Sundae, Banana Royale, Banana Split and Milkshakes. This fun offer is ongoing from January 22, 2017 until February 5, 2017. Visit Baskin-Robbins shops at the Central Square, Bonifacio High Street, Uptown Place Mall, and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces, Trinoma Mall, SM North (Main Building and The Block) in Quezon City; SM Southmall in Las Pinas; Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna; SM Dasmariñas in Cavite; and SM Pampanga. For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their social media accounts: facebo...

- Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 to select eight boys and eight girls as Jr. NBA All-Stars - - Online Registration Now Live at www.jrnba.asia/philippines - MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Jan. 18 , 2017 – Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska returns this year to the Philippines from Jan. 20-May 14 as part of the league’s effort to encourage youth basketball participation.   Jr. NBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches participants the fundamental skills and core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents.   In addition, Jr. NBA Philippines will introduce a court refurbishment initiative that will revitalize a community court through the NBA Cares platform.   The Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska is free and open to boys and girls ages 10-14 and is comprised of four stages: skills clin...

    Treasure and Tradition In celebration of the biggest festival in the Chinese Lunar calendar, Marriott Manila ushers in the Year of the Fire Rooster with a chest box filled with three traditional delicacies: Tikoy (Nian Gao), Radish Cake (Lo Bak Go), and Taro Cake (Wu Tao Gao).  Executive Chinese Law Wui Wing made sure these delicacies are prepared in the most flavorful and authentic way. The round-shaped 750-gram Tikoy, with a classic sweet taste symbolic to the Chinese culture as it means “higher year”, attracts wealth and luck throughout the year. Likewise, the 500-gram radish and taro cake slices are made using prime ingredients from Hong Kong. These cakes signify good fortune and prosperity.  The elegant red oriental box—whether shared to others as it symbolizes an abundance of luck and prosperity, or placed at the center of your New Year celebration—is available for only Php 1,388 at Marriott Café Bakery, Cre...

 The University of the Visayas (UV) got to take home the much-coveted Sportsmanship  award in the SBP division of the prestigious SBP-Passerelle Twin Tournament. This award is based not only on the fair play shown by the players, but also among the coaches, school officials and parents, and aims to develop values, discipline, team work and sportsmanship among all participants.  The SBP-Passerelle Twin Tournament is o rganized by the multi-awarded school for basketball and volleyball, BEST Center, sponsored by Milo, and supported by Chris Sports and Rain or Shine.   Now on its 31st year, SBP-Passarelle is the longest running and most prestigious annual interschool basketball competition for children where students ages 9-11 compete in the SBP division, while students ages 12-14 compete in the Passarelle division. For more information about BEST Center’s classes and tournaments, email , bestcentersports@gmail.com or follow its official Facebook page BEST Cen...

Satisfy your cravings with the latest offering from the world’s favorite ice cream brand, Baskin-Robbins -- the delectable warm cookie ice cream sandwich. Don’t miss out on the limited edition freshly baked chewy cookies paired with any of your favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors for only P169. You can choose from any of these mouth-watering cookie flavors: Dark Chocolate, Double Fudge or White Chunk Macadamia.  Get your own warm cookie ice cream sandwich at any of these participating Baskin-Robbins stores at Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta 5, Glorietta 2, Greenbelt 5 and Central Square BGC for a limited time only. You can also visit any Baskin-Robbins store every 31 st of the month and get 31% off on all fresh packs.  Drop by the store on Pink Day every Wednesday and show something pink to get a free scoop of your favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream for every purchase of the double junior scoop.  For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph an...