Paseo Verde with a lifestyle centered on wellness

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Paseo Verde offers a lifestyle centered on wellness in a truly green environment.

“It is nice to live in a place where you can see trees and green grasses outside your window and gives you the feeling that you’re away from the city.”

“South is the place that are being heavily developed, soon it will or might become the new business hub, since most of the place in Metro Manila is already full. The opportunity could be right here. And this is not a loss it could also be a gain for me, because I see this as my first investment.”

These are from the two students, Doreen Joy Rosell and Maria Jessica Bello both students from FEU.

Education is the most important inheritance a parent can give to their children, with proper guidance and right up bringing, a child can never go wrong with his or her decisions. This holds true in the case of these two students. At a very young age they persuaded their parents to buy them a condominium unit at Paseo Verde in Las Piñas City.

Paseo Verdé is a transit-oriented, eco-friendly and cost-efficient mid-rise residential condominium project located in the heart of Metro Manila. 

A mid rise condominium located South of Metro Manila interest the two students, Doreen Joy Rosell and Maria Jessica Bello both students from FEU, because of its unique features that Paseo Verde offers to its unit owners. The bike facilities and electronic bike charging is just one feature that the condominium offers, it also has park and play ground of its own located in its premises.

Plus the certified accreditation by the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and a member of the Philippine Green Building Council for its steps toward promoting a sustainable community.

Presently, the awareness in promoting and living in an eco friendly place is the current fad among young people today. They want to give their contribution in protecting the environment and helping it in their own way.

In the end, they are positively sure that after they graduated and find the right job, they know that it’s their turn to pay the rest of the monthly payment.

Manila Water Foundation, brings importance of Earth Day to kids

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Manila Water Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Manila Water group for areas within Metro Manila and beyond, engaged youngsters in a day full of exciting activities that expressed the value of taking care of Mother Earth.

“The Foundation’s Earth Day celebration reflects how we would like to implant the importance of being mindful of the environment’s condition and the efforts needed to be taken to improve it at grassroots level,” said Carla Beriña-Kim, Executive Director of Manila Water Foundation. “Educating the youth during their developmental years would promote the formation of consciousness and habits that will shape an active public geared at forging a sustainable future,” she adds.

Almost a hundred children aged six and above participated in a story telling teaching the role of water cycle in the environment and in the Amazing Kiddie Race which included stations that stressed the importance of using water wisely such as the Water Relay Station. 

Christine Casabar, parent of one of the participants shares the Foundation’s vision of inculcating the value of protecting the environment in an early age. 

“This stage is very crucial because it is the time that the learnings are readily accepted and embraced,” said Casabar.

According to Roy Gonzaga, parent of one of the participants, his daughter Rayne shared how she gained environmental awareness and enjoyed her first step to taking care of Mother Earth through the seedling planting activity. “As parents, we play a critical role of developing the awareness and responsibility of the future generation towards the environment,” said Gonzaga. “After all, they will be the ones who will inherit our planet and reap or sow depending on our present actions”.

The full day event ended with splashes and laughter as kids jumped and swam in the pool the rest of the afternoon. 

This Earth Day celebration was done in cooperation with Manila Water Company, Museo Pambata, Philippine Book Fairs and Education Inc., and Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System.

Robin Padilla and 10000 wins at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2013

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Robin Padilla won Best Actor for his movie “10,000 Hours,” which also bagged the Best Picture award, in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night December 27, held at the Meralco Theater. 

Maricel Soriano bagged the Best Actress trophy for her role in the Vice Ganda-starrer “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy.” This Star Cinema and Viva Films co-production also won the 2nd Best Picture award and the citation for Most Gender Sensitive Film.

Ryzza Mae Dizon, of My Little Bossings won Best Child Performer.

Here is the complete list winners:

New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: No Filter , Mapua Institute of Technology
New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Ang Paglisan
Best Float Award: Boy Golden
Youth Choice Award: Pagpag
Best New Wave Film: Dukit by Armando Lao
Animation Jury Prize: Ang Lalong ni Kulakog
Animation Best Picture: Kaleh and Mbaki
Best New Wave Film Director: Armando Lao for Dukit
New Wave Best Actress: Agot Isidro
New Wave Best Actor: Bor Ocampo, Willy Layug, Bambalito Lacap for Dukit
New Wave Special Jury Prize: Mga Anino ng Kahapon
New Wave Best Picture: Dukit
Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Little Bossings
Best Festival Sound Recording: 10,000 Hours
Best Musical Score: 10,000 Hours
Best Original Theme Song: My Little Bossings
Best Makeup: Pagpag
Best Visual Effects: 10,000 Hours
Best Editing: 10,000 Hours
Best Cinematography: 10,000 Hours
Gender Sensitive Award - New Wave Student Category: Hintayin mo sa Seq. 24
Gender Sensitive Award Main Category: Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Gender Sensitive Award - New Wave: Island Dreams
Special Recognition Award: Ronnie Ricketts
FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence: 10,000 Hours
Mavshack Male Star of the Night: Daniel Padilla
Mavshack Female Star of the Night: Eugene Domingo
Best Original Story: 10,000 Hours
Best Screenplay: 10,000 Hours
Best Director: Joyce Bernal, 10,000 Hours
Best Supporting Actor: Pen Medina, 10,000 Hours
Best Supporting Actress, Aiza Seguerra, My Little Bossings
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: 10,000 Hours
3rd Best Picture: My Little Bossings
2nd Best Picture: Girl, Boy, Bakla. Tomboy
Best Picture: 10,000 Hours
Best Actor: Robin Padilla, 10,000 Hours
Best Actress: Maricel Soriano, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy

Vista Residences: Condo Living is the Way to Go

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No wonder that more and more people are embracing condo living. 

A cursory trip to Metro Manila will reveal a curious phenomenon: the frenetic, unstoppable construction of high-rise residences. From mid-rise to towering structures, helmed by novice developers or established real estate players, they are transforming not only the urban fabric and the skyline but also the way people live, how they interact with each other, and their relationship with the city and its myriad opportunities.

“Metro Manila is a prime mega-city that is ripe and ready for high-rise developments,” says Emma Amores, Corporate Communications Head “With over 15 million people calling the metropolis home, it’s inevitable that there will be scarcity of land on which to build. The fact that that it has the country’s most expensive real estate in square meters makes building and buying a home more challenging.”

The 21st century will be marked with condominium projects, just like how subdivisions and villages defined the late 20th century. Though there will still be a segment of the home-buying market that will prefer horizontal developments, signs are pointing toward more and more people preferring to live vertically. Here are some of their compelling reasons:

Condos are relatively affordable. In comparison with building a house from scratch (and buying the lot prior), investing on a condo comes out cheaper and more sensible. You also don’t have to deal with a contractor, an architect and interior designer (not to mention an electrician and a plumber) as the developer takes care of all of them for you. This is why a large segment of condo dwellers are young professionals and startup families since they can readily accommodate the cost within their budget. With bank loans and in-house financing, buying a condo is a lot easier than before.

Their value appreciates fast. A condo’s value could double in six years, especially if the unit owner has bought the property during the pre-selling stage. “The condo’s value is also commensurate to the track record of the developer,” adds Amores. “The projects by reputable developers, such as Vista Residences, are more attractive to investors and end users because they know that the condominium will be built on time, adhere to the most stringent construction standards and feature the promised amenities.”

They are chockfull of amenities. It’s a given that a decent high-rise project should have a grand lobby, high-speed elevators and a swimming pool. In the developments of Vista Residences, amenities are tailor-fitted to suit the residents. Aside from the amenities mentioned above, Mosaic and KL Mosaic Towers in Makati City have a coffee shop to take on the full view of the nearby parks, Wil Tower Mall has a day care center, while Vista Residences Taft and Katipunan have study rooms. “We are aware of the specific needs of our residents and address them in every way we can,” says Amores.

They provide round-the-clock security. Security in every Vista Residence development is a priority. As such, state-of-the-art CCTV cameras are installed in crucial areas to monitor movement and traffic. A security force also deals with the entry and exit of guests. These features, among other things, translate to the peace of mind of the residents.

They are easy to maintain. Compact and well laid-out, a condo is easier to maintain than a house with its rooms, nooks and corners. It also limits the kind of furniture and things you let into your unit. Hence, potential clutter is minimized. Time saved from cleaning and running a household can be devoted on more worthwhile pursuits such as family bonding.

They are close to leisure opportunities and places of employment. Location is a top priority for Vista Residences that’s why most its projects are sited in some of the most active, vibrant parts of the city.

It has developments at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig (Avant at the Fort), Makati City (Mosaic and KL Mosaic Towers, Salcedo Square, Trevi Towers) and Ortigas Center (The Currency). Government and private offices, multinational headquarters, leisure and dining centers congregate on these places, offering myriad opportunities for employment and the good life.

They offer the view of the city. Nothing can beat the exhilaration one feels in looking at the city set against a blue sky from a high-rise residence. If you’re lucky, you might even have a view of mountain ranges, a lake or a piece of the sea. The city takes on a more mesmerizing view at night when the glittering lights reveal their beautiful patterns. Indeed, condo living has its perks that a modern man or woman can identify with.

GrabTaxi - I Like it Fast, I like it Now , I like it Safe!

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GrabTaxi recently launched taxi booking service in the Philippines. GrabTaxi is an automated smartphone based booking and dispatch platform for the taxi industry in the Philippines, and the first overseas subsidiary of parent company MyTeksi Malaysia.

From the Malaysia’s MyTeksi is now expanding to Philippines to help you find a ride with efficient and convenience and easily book a taxi online. Taxi booking services have been providing convenience to commuters across parts of Asia.

GrabTaxi makes it easier to ride a cab through an app that can be downloaded for any Android or iOS smartphone to book a taxi in an efficient and safe manner. GrabTaxi lets you book a trustworthy taxi in few minutes.

GrabTaxi founder and SEO, Anthony Tan is now implementing an efficient and safe online booking service in the Philippines. 

During the GrabTaxi launch held at the KPub Restaurant, Bonifacio Global City July 30, 2013, as he referring the safety state of of passenger-taxi situation, Tan said “It’s a problem of trust so we need your help to build that trust.”

I admire the theme of the GrabTaxi - I Like it Fast, I like it Now, I like it Safe! 

We, passengers, worry to find a decent taxi during rush hour or peek hours, especially at night. Always! Safety issues, hassle, dangers, theft, holdups and too much expenses, drivers asking for amounts on top of or instead of metered value.

For the drivers, they work hard to earn as going around hunting and servicing for passengers the whole day. 

GrabTaxi is far more efficient and beneficial not only to passengers but also to the drivers and fleet operators.

Flag down starts once you're inside the cab, and normal running meter applies. Add P70 booking fee on top afterwards. The service charges Php70 on top of the meter fare which is more expensive than the traditional call-a-cab’s plus Php50 rate.

GrabTaxi makes it easier to ride a cab through an app that can be downloaded for any Android or iOS smartphone.

Download the one and only taxi booking app in the Philippines on the App Store and Play Store and say hello to safety and convenience with the following features:

- Hail a taxi with your smartphone in the convenience of your home or office

- Know your driver details: driver name, plate number, phone number, and even his photo!

- See your driver on the map go towards you

- Share your ride! Share your trip with friends and family and let them know you're safe!

- Rate and comment on your driver and help the GrabTaxi help you!

It's great that GrabTaxi service for all the Filipino taxi riders. GrabTaxi is far more efficient and beneficial not only to passengers but also to the drivers and fleet operators. There are over 1000 taxi operators including some major taxi fleets that uses GrabTaxi. This is gladly this service is empowering the taxi drivers to be proud of their jobs.

GrabTaxi hopes to optimize the matching process between taxi fleets and passengers. With the vision is to revamp the Philippines’ taxi industry, making it a safer and more efficient means of transport we can all be proud of.

GrabTaxi makes it easier to ride a cab through an app that can be downloaded for any Android or iOS smartphone. Hail a cab virtually as to download GrabTaxi on Android (http://bit.ly/15j1abK) or iOS (http://bit.ly/12TpWg9) for FREE and say hello to safety and convenience! 

For more info, you can visit GrabTaxi’s website grabtaxi.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. GrabTaxi.

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Community Outreach Program with ESQUIRE Financing Inc., CAPITALIFE and Buy A Car

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A Community Outreach Program was held last Saturday, January 26 at Plaza ng Tatlong Bayani, Barangay Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong City. 

This great Community Outreach Program is a partnership initiative from ESQUIRE Financing Inc., CAPITALIFE and Buy A Car's  together with local government, educational institutions and non-profit organisations to help underprivileged children.

The outreach program served lunch to 300 children, aged 4 to eight years old and their 150 mothers.

That was a fun and festive afternoon, with games and dances.

The group gave the children prizes and loot bags and balloons. The mothers also were given gift packs filled with groceries.

This community outreach program with the children is a success. More than just a meal,  it was a joyful experience to all. Thanks to the wonderful group who so graciously shown care and friendship to the people in Tatlong Bayani, Barangay Hagdang Bato Itaas, Mandaluyong City. 

The group (ESQUIRE Financing Inc., CAPITALIFE and Buy A Car's) through their Community Outreach Program also has lined up monthly activities in various locations around Metro Manila to extend a caring hand to underprivileged children.