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Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manilais a new international serviced residence

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Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila is a new international serviced residence towering over the Ortigas Center, Pasig cityscape.                                                                                                                        Deluxe one-bedroom apartment kitchen area Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila offers various choices of spacious units ranging from studio to one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced units, each featuring touches of art and reminiscent of home with separate living and dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen, and wireless internet.    

What we need to know about diabetes

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Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses among many Filipinos. However, did you know that you can have diabetes and be unaware of it? To prevent diabetes from becoming more serious, you should be aware of important medical facts so you’ll be able to treat it properly. “Many people are being affected by diabetes, and some aren’t even aware that they have it. Poorly managed diabetes can lead to severe health complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and a blood vessel disease that may require amputation. That is why it’s vital to learn more about diabetes and if needed, seek proper treatment immediately,” says MediCard president and CEO Dr. Nicky Montoya. Here’s what you need to know about diabetes: What is diabetes? Diabetes is a health complication wherein the body either can’t produce insulin or does not use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body to use glucose that is found in food for energy. There are several types ...

Sapporo, Sense and Sensibility

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Feast your senses on one of Japan’s most striking cities   Feel the seasons in Sapporo City through flower beds, trees and events carried out at the Odori Park where locals eat lunch and take walks. Japan has definitely boomed as a tourist destination for Filipinos over the past few years. The country offers something for every type of traveler, from the city rat with its chic metropolitan hotspots, to those who want to take a trip back in time with its well-preserved cultural destinations. In addition to its beautiful locations, however, one of the charms of the Land of the Rising Sun is its people. The Japanese hold their culture and history to a high degree and they are known to be reverent of their social manners and etiquette.  As the old adage goes, the best way to travel is to act, think, and behave like a local. Japanese etiquette is vast, but there are specific manners that apply to certain locations too. Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido and one of Ja...

Marriott Manila Goes Local with Pan De Coco, Spanish Bread and more at their Bakery

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Remember those mornings when the smell of fresh baked breads wake you up and it sure brightens your day easily. Flavorful, easy to eat and filling all at the same time, you really wouldn’t go wrong with bread to start your day. Bakeries could be seen in every block, yet good quality is rare. And like a true gem, the 5-star Marriott Hotel Manila’s pastries are simply perfection. Hotel finds might limit you to croissants, muffins, danish breads or anything Western; but Marriott Hotel Manila raises the Filipino flag with its local bread collection that tastes like home - or even better. An assortment of local breads takes the spotlight at the Marriott Café Bakery. Whether you are a Filipino who grew up loving panaderia finds or a foodie on-the-go, their own version shall comfort you. First, quickly try the knuckle-sized Mongo Bread for Php 20. Savory red mung beans are rolled inside its soft and greased buns. Or grab the Spanish Bread for that sweet cravings at only Php...

Citi Philippines bags two awards at 12th PDS Awards Night.

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The country’s largest foreign bank received two honors during the 12th PDS Awards Night, as Top 2 for Fixed Income Dealing Participant for 2016 and as Top 5 Philippine Domestic Dollar Transfer System Payment Vs Payment Participant 2016. Citi Philippines Treasurer & Head of Global Markets & Securities Services Paul Favila (3rd from left) received the awards together with colleagues Faye del Rosario (2nd from left) and Khalid Anvery (rightmost). They are shown in photo with (from left) Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. President & Chief Operating Officer Antonino Nakpil, Treasurer of the Philippines Hon. Rosalia De Leon and Philippine Dealing System Group President & CEO Cesar Crisol.

STAR CRUISES AND DREAM CRUISES PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES ANOTHER LEG OF THE CRUISE FAIR

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Exclusive promos and offers await as Star Cruises and Dream Cruises brings another round of the Cruise Fair happening on April 18 to 21, 2017 at the Robinsons Magnolia Atrium Hong Kong, 8 July, 2016 – Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in the Asia Pacific, alongside the first-ever Asian luxury cruise line, Dream Cruises has once again an nounced another run of the Cruise Fair, highlighting exclusive promotions for the SuperStar Virgo Manila deployment, as well as the other Asian itineraries of the cruise lines’ fleets. From April 18 to 21, 2017, Star Cruises and Dream Cruises picks up off on the success of the initial run of the Cruise Fair last March 1 to 5, 2017 in Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk. This run showcases the perfect cruise offers capping off the SuperStar Virgo in Manila deployment as well as new offers perfect for mid-year trips and year-end holiday vacations all exclusive for this 2 nd Cruise Fair. The Cruise Fair’s main promotion highlights the 6 Day/5 N...

BOUT UPDATES ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY IN MANILA

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HONORIO BANARIO TAKES ON JAROSLAV JARTIM WHILE CHRISTIAN LEE FACES WAN JIAN PING 12 April 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced updates to bouts scheduled for ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY. Team Lakay lightweight veteran Honorio “The Rock” Banario will now take on Jaroslav Jartim of Czech Republic as original opponent Rob Lisita has pulled out of the bout due to personal reasons. In addition, top featherweight prospect Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singapore will now face Wan Jian Ping of China after Lee’s original opponent Keanu Subba suffered an injury during training camp. Ticket information for ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY is available at www.onefc.com Team Lakay’s Honorio “The Rock” Banario has long been one of the Philippines’ most respected mixed martial arts veterans. His tremendous cage experience has brought him all over Asia, in many memorable battles against top divisional talent. A...

10 must-try Baskin-Robbins all-time favorites

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If there is one thing that can make people instantly happy, it’s ice cream! And for more than two years in the Philippines, Baskin-Robbins has done just that: bring instant smiles to millions of Filipinos around the metro with so many exciting ice cream flavors! With a wide variety of Baskin-Robbins flavors in the Philippines for more than two years, we also can’t help but wonder: What are the top favorite ice cream flavors of Filipinos? According to Baskin-Robbins Philippines, the best-selling ice cream flavors in their stores are: Jamoca Almond Fudge, Cotton Candy, Hokey Pokey, Pralines n’ Cream, Macadamia Nuts and Cream, Chocolate Trilogy, Chocolate Mousse Royale, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Very Berry Strawberry and Mint Chocolate Chip. Ice cream enthusiasts can’t seem to get enough of Baskin-Robbins unique flavors like Cotton Candy Wonderland which is a sweet blend of purple, pink and yellow cotton candy flavored iced cream sprinkled with crackling...

​​​​Eduard Folayang feels privileged to headline ONE Championship’s 10th event in the Philippines

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Although Eduard “Landslide” Folayang has been with ONE Championship since its inception in 2011, it marks the first time that he will be in the top bill of the organization’s live event in the Philippines. The 33-year-old Baguio City native is set to lock horns with Malaysian-Kiwi sensation Ev “E.T.” Ting in the main event of ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY, which is ONE Championship’s tenth blockbuster show on Philippine shores. With ten marquee matchups slated on the card, ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY takes place at the 20,000-capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines on 21 April . Folayang, who is universally recognized as the face of the Philippine MMA scene, has previously headlined two events under the ONE Championship banner. The popular Team Lakay representative competed in the headliner of ONE Championship’s inaugural card, where he notched a unanimous decision victory over Korean veteran A-Sol Kwon. Five years later , Folayang found himself in th...