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With the grand opening of Yabu: House of Katsu, the vibrant culinary landscape at SM City Grand Central has just become even more tantalizing. This much-anticipated katsu haven has quickly emerged as the go-to lunch and dinner destination, captivating palates with its mouthwatering offerings and delectable signature dishes. Distinguishing itself from conventional katsu establishments, Yabu's kitchen is helmed by Chef Kazuya Takeda, the maestro behind Tonkatsu Takeshin, one of Tokyo's finest tonkatsu establishments. Chef Takeda has infused his expertise into every dish, ensuring that each bite of the juicy pork and beef cutlets, succulent prawns, and other seafood is a symphony of flavors and textures. Yabu stands out not only for its expertly crafted katsu but also for the immersive dining experience it offers. The House of Katsu promises a complete culinary journey. Every katsu set is served with Japanese rice, hot miso soup, unlimited shredded cabbage, and a refreshing bowl o...

Leading Consumer Finance Company’s newest brand ambassador brings holiday cheers at Market! Market! BGC Home Credit Philippines, the leading consumer finance company, spreads joy and holiday cheer this festive season as it surprises the crowd with a spectacular flash mob performance led by its newest brand ambassador and celebrated actress Marian Rivera-Dantes at the Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. Marian, together with Home Credit dancers, delighted the audience with their energetic performance, dancing to the beat of the viral TikTok dance, Sabay-Sabay Tayo , and later transitioning to Home Credit’s theme song, titled Para Sa Life.  Home Credit also organized a dance challenge for the mallgoers, encouraging them to learn Para Sa Life’s choreography. Those who showcased their moves on social media, tagging Home Credit’s official accounts, snagged exciting prizes. One of the lucky mallgoers who witnessed Marian's performance, conveyed the incredible experie...

At the Aji-Ginisa® Welcome to a New Veggie-licious Era, held recently at The Blue Leaf McKinley Hill in Taguig, Aji-Ginisa prepared a day of health and fun for kids and their parents. The event marked the official launch of the I Love Veggie-licious Movement, which aims to make vegetable dishes more appealing to children. Marian Rivera-Dantes, a well-known celebrity mom, headlined the festivities, demonstrating their family's favorite vegetable recipes in a special cooking demonstration. Kazuki Kyoya and his family teams up with Aji-Ginisa®'s ambassador Marian Rivera-Dantes to champion healthy eating habits among Filipino children. “Parents put a premium on their children’s health and nutrition, but feeding them veggies isn’t always an easy feat,” said Kazuki Kyoya. “Aji-Ginisa® can help them make their dishes more meaty and gisa, so their kids can learn to love vegetables and these healthy recipes can be part of their every meal.”  “As a mom, I know mealtimes can be challengin...

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has launched the most affordable postpaid fiber plan yet, BIDA Fiber in the southern cities of the National Capital Region. The postpaid fiber plan offers reliable and fast internet with a budgeted monthly subscription, aiming to capture the mass market in the region. BIDA Fiber, at the price of PHP 888 monthly, is the best-priced postpaid internet plan today. BIDA Fiber Head John Martin Nery at the BIDA Fiber Media Launch shares the background of the most affordable fiber postpaid plan yet. Converge BIDA Fiber mounted a launching event at Pio Garden Restaurant in Las Piñas last Friday (November 24, 2023) for the residents of Las Piñas and Parañaque. BIDA Fiber has been gaining favorable support from budget-conscious local subscribers since its launch in San Nicolas, Cebu, last September. “As we champion digital access to the mass markets, we are encouraged by the take-up of the BIDA fiber brand which is now gradually expandi...

“ Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others? ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. What are we doing for those in our neighborhoods and communities who need our help? With the spirit of "malasakit" and the joyous season of giving just around the corner, Save the Children Philippines launched " Tayo ang Pasko ," Beyond the Bowl , last November 23 at the historic Manila Clock Tower. This is a campaign that aims to raise awareness and call for action to embody the spirit of the holiday season, especially among children. "Tayo ang Pasko" invites everyone to join hands in collective action, making this holiday season one of reflection and fulfillment as well as joy and celebration. The latter is attained by giving and feeling fulfilled. Save the Children, on the other hand, encourages everyone to think beyond food distribution as a way to spread Christmas cheer. As a result, the solution to our gift-giving should go "beyond...

The Covid-19 Pandemic, which crippled the tourism industry, is still being felt in the Philippines. To forge ahead and move forward, Puerto Princesa, the "Heart of the Best Island in the World," harnesses its vast potential not only as a preferred destination of choice but also as a preferred center of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, and events). .     Paradise in Profile     Puerto Princesa is the center of trade and commerce, education, communications, and public administration of Palawan. Its strategic location is within the growth corridor of the BIMP East ASEAN Growth Area.     Known for its UNESCO World Heritage site Underground River, it shares 50 percent of the tourist arrivals in Palawan and in the region, making it the biggest contributor to its economic growth. In 2020, Palawan logged a partial number of 157,051 tourist arrivals, 71,889 of which were visits to PPC.      A tropical paradise with a bustling urban center perf...

Your Song of Excellence culminates its 3rd season with a group photo of the Grand Finalists with the Celebrity Judges and host, and the VIPs from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Taiwan External Trade Development Council, and Taiwan Trade Center Manila who made the event possible. Your Song of Excellence 2023, Taiwan Excellence's search for the best singers and songwriters in the Philippines co-presented by Aromase, Derma Angel, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness, concluded its third-year run this Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Ayala Malls Market! Market! Taguig City. The Live Grand Finals Event witnessed a celebration of outstanding Filipino talent, with the Top 3 Grand Finalists from both the Singer and Songwriter Categories fighting it out until the bitter end. The Finale began with an energizing performance of the Your Song of Excellence 2023 jingle by Celebrity Judges Yeng Constantino, Arthur Nery, Ice Seguerra, and Paulo Zarate before battling ...

This year's CEAP National Convention is especially significant in an era of unprecedented educational challenges and transformations. CEAP has been at the forefront of transformative education, advocacy, solidarity, and synodality for many years. Every year, this incomparable event brings together educators, administrators, stakeholders, and partners to exchange ideas, address the educational sector's ever-changing needs and challenges, and celebrate as a community. Rex Education also witnessed that the CEAP National Convention is also a spiritual and intellectual journey, an odyssey that reflects the member institutions and partners’ common aspirations to inspire hope, navigate challenges, and promote quality education for all, with Catholic faith at the core. This year's convention, bearing the theme "Pilgrims of Hope: Exploring Pathways to Synodality" is a testament to CEAP’s continuing journey and support of the Church and society through the promotion of Fili...

Prince Taberna with his mom Daisy May Taberna at EyeSite Mandaluyong A boy from Pangasinan is on his way to regaining his clear eyesight after suffering from blurry vision for the past five years, thanks to the GMA Kapuso Foundation and EyeSite Mandaluyong. “Sa wakas, matatapos na rin ang paghihirap niya sa mga mata niya,” said Daisy May Taberna, mother of 9-year-old Prince who recently underwent cataract surgery at EyeSite Mandaluyong, a full-service eye clinic. “Makakakita na uli siya nang mabuti. Makakapag-aral na siya nang mas maigi.”  Since he was four years old, Prince has been tripping over things and insisting on playing with his phone in the dark, even during the day, according to Mrs. Taberna. He was then taken to their neighborhood eye doctor, who diagnosed him with cataracts in both eyes.  She stated that she was advised to have the procedure done in a more modern facility than the hospitals in Pangasinan. Mrs. Taberna was able to connect with EyeSite Mandaluyong a...

Your Song of Excellence 2023 wrapped up its third season with an epic Grand Finals weekend at Ayala Malls Market! Market! This November 17 and 18, 2023, in Taguig. Aromase, Derma Angel, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness co-presented the contest, which honored Taiwan Excellence Partner Brands with a B2B Day Event and Product Exhibit on the first day of its 2-Day Grand Finale Event. Featuring some of the finest award-winning Taiwan Excellence brands and their standard defining quality products, the event beheld an afternoon of brand talks and a short business-to-business meeting session for attendees who were interested in hearing best industry practices from these brand representatives. “It’s always a joy to fly our flag as a Taiwan Excellence awarded brand,” says the Johnson Fitness & Wellness representative. A representative from Derma Angel is thankful for the first-time partnership, “We’re happy to be finally partnered with Your Song of Excellence this year because Filipino tal...

Tanduay has announced Julia Barretto as the 2024 Tanduay Calendar Girl. "Tanduay will be celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2024, and we wanted to represent the brand with a strong, confident, and hardworking personality." "Julia, like Tanduay, has overcome many obstacles in her career and emerged happy and successful," the brand said in a statement. The World’s Number 1 rum added that Barretto has a fire in her soul and is not afraid to show the world her truest self. “In representing Tanduay, she shows the world that the brand champions courage and empowerment,” Tanduay said. The 2024 Tanduay Calendar Girl was presented to the members of the media at Elements in ETON Centris. According to Tanduay, their creative team worked with the actress’ style team for the upcoming calendar and they tapped top editorial and commercial photographer BJ Pascual to do the shoot. Barretto is one of the most popular and talented actresses of her generation. She has been in the ind...

REX Education was recently recognized at the 21st Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal and the 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). The Quezon Gawad Parangal is held annually in October as part of the local government’s celebration of the city’s founding. The 2023 awards ceremony recognized individuals and institutions who were exemplary in the fields of social work, environment and sanitation, law and justice, business and entrepreneurship, and science and technology. Rex Education was among the 15 individuals and institutions recognized at this year’s iteration of the prestigious event. The 21st Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal took place on October 25 at the PETA Theater Center. The selection panel of Quezon City department heads, previous award winners, and respected professionals from various sectors conferred the award to REX for its prominent dedication to educating the masses through literature. The local government also cited REX’s pioneering work in the educational publishing in...