One way for kids enjoy the summer is to let your child join in summer fun activities. And this summer April 30 to May 8, Shakey’s challenges kids aged 7 to 12 years old to become Shakey’s Junior Pizza Masters. A first of its kind in the country, this summer program will immerse kids in our world-renowned tag of fun, family, pizza. It will also introduce the kids to Shakey’s other iconic products, as well as learn about the fabled secret recipes. The program will be held at Shakey’s Quezon Avenue and the on going registration will be at these branches: Shakey’s Eton,...

One of the most awaited competition in the heart of Manila is the Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta. Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta is an annual competition of various street performers that dances during their town festivals. Competitors came from different provinces of the Philippines. From Luzon, Visayas and as far as Mindanao. Aliwan Fiesta Festival will be on April 12-14, 2012! So mark these dates! Manila’s Aliwan Fiesta is organized by CCP (Cultural Center of The Philippines), MBC (Manila Broadcasting Company) and the cities of Manila and Pasay. Aliwan Fiesta is divided into three categories: Cultural...

On March 3, Saturday, 1 to 6pm at The Maya Kitchen, Heritage Hotel Manila Executive Chef Alex Chong brings you on an Asian Culinary Journey as he demonstrates well-loved regional cuisine like Hainanese Chicken Rice and Laksa plus Grilled Prawns with Healthy Coriander Curry Sauce and Carabao Mango Mint Salad along with Nyonya Chicken Soup and Pork Dumpling and popular Malaysian dessert Onde Onde. Heritage Hotel Manila is part of the Milleneum Hotels and Resorts Group and is one of the few places in Metro Manila that offers Halal certified cuisine. The Maya Kitchen also has the following One-Day...

There is no way you can celebrate Valentine’s Day without chocolate! This February, troop to the Maya Kitchen and watch how the pros add that unmistakable touch to your favorite chocolate Valentine desserts. You can bake it from scratch and decorate like a pro – this is what Nikko Buendia will teach in her Valentine Designer Cupcake class on February 4, Saturday, 9am-2pm. On the same day, 1-6pm, Roxanne Arcilla Kangleon will demonstrate Chocolate Candy Making for Fun and Profit with actual hands on in the preparation and moulding of lollipop, black and white bark, choco flakes, chocolate dipped...

Been asking friends from the City Hall of Makati City for Caracol Festival dates and thank God I receive the Festival date! Makati’s Caracol Festival will held on February 26 2012, Sunday! See you at 4pm at the corners of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue in Makati City. Oh by the way! here are my photos during Makati’s Caracol 2010! Everyone is invited to leave their cares behind, put on their body paint, masks and costumes of flowers, birds,fruits and endangered species and Caracol away! Caracol 2012, The Mardi Gras of Makati City’s “Save The Mother Earth” is sponsored by...

Until now, I’m still speechless. I was not expecting this! I was unprepared. Promise. The fact that it was the first category awarded that night didn’t help. And the winner is … Bongga Ba! I then proceeded to the stage to get the award. It was unexpected. I had no clue and no acceptance speech prepared! Just a plain “Thank you” was all I got to say because I was really surprised. It was my first time to accept an award and was too shy and nervous to talk in front of a huge audience. I was literally speechless during the awards night so I’ll say my acceptance speech...