The Dynamism of the Makati Street Market: Alveo Land showcases ease of living in Legazpi Village

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Seven years have passed yet the Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati City continues to thrive as an artisanal haven of sorts, with a unique market concept rarely found in an urban setting.

A favorite among Makati denizens and city-goers, the weekend souk has been a venue for people to dine, shop, and take pleasure in international cuisines, hand-made products, organic finds, green items, and local products exceptionally-crafted to go along with its artisanal impression. Hence, what was once organized to service the community with just 30 merchants now boasts of more than 150 vendors from different regions of the country like Ilocos, Bicol, Negros, and Davao. And with its central location, the Legazpi Sunday Market also bolsters the convenience and ease of living in Makati.

To further foster the market's potential, the Legazpi Market organizers, together with GeiserMaclang Inc. and its sponsors, have rechristened the “Legazpi Sunday Market” into the “Makati Street Market.” For four consecutive Sundays starting September 23, pocket events will be held to highlight the dynamism of the bazaar while more than 70 merchants will be added to the roster of vendors at the site.

In Tune with the Lifestyle Scene

With easy access being one of the pivotal features of the Makati Street Market, Alveo Land—Ayala Land Inc.’s benchmark of innovation—is joining the said event as one of the major sponsors to underscore the vibrant lifestyle and the perks of living in a thriving city.

For its opening salvo this past September 23, the Makati Street Market kicked-off with a Salsa and Sangria event, in partnership with Escola de Samba de Manila and Ralph's Wines and Spirits. The Makati Street Market has also lined up the successful “Adobolympics” and “Grilla in Manila” events, where competitions will allow participants to showcase exceptional adobo recipes and personal grilling tricks.

This September 30, the Makati Street Market will feature a special biking workshop and city tour with bike enthusiast Clive Villanueva in partnership with Alveo Land’s landmark project in Legazpi—Kroma Tower. The city tour, which will pass through thoroughfares such as Pasong Tamo, Dela Rosa, Buendia and Legazpi Village aims to highlight the ease and accessibility of Makati’s dynamic environs. And since Kroma Tower will be one of the primary stops, the said trip will also emphasize the development’s prime connections to the Makati Central Business District, as well as key destinations that set the trend in convenience, cuisine, and culture.

Through these events, the Makati Street Market showcases itself as a must-visit weekend souk that highlights not only a unique dining and shopping experience in an artisanal destination, but also underscores the vibrant lifestyle and the perks of living in Makati.

The Makati Street Market is developed by the Legazpi Market Organizers in partnership with Alveo Land and GeiserMaclang Inc.. It is also supported by the Make It Happen! Make It Makati! campaign, an ongoing project initiated by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), Makati Commercial Estate Association, Inc. (MACEA), and the local government of Makati.

The Makati Street Market is located at the Legazpi Park in Makati City. The pocket events will run for four Sundays (September 23, September 30, October 7, and October 14) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Interested sponsors may contact 0917-521-4624 or <makatistreetmarket@gmail.com>.

Drama Series "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" Premieres on October 8

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ABS-CBN’s most-awaited drama series of 2012, “Ina Kapatid Anak” will finally premiere this Monday (October 8). Topbilled by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador, “Ina Kapatid Anak” is a compelling story about fighting for love and honor.

The drama will revolve around the lives of Celine (Kim Chiu), Margaux (Maja Salvador), Liam (Xian Lim) and Ethan (Enchong Dee) and their struggles to gain power, acceptance, in family and love.

Included in the powerhouse cast are highly-acclaimed seasoned actors Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache and Ariel Rivera; and well-respected veteran stars including Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil and Eddie Guiterrez. It is directed by Don Cuaresma and Jojo Saguin. Watch out for the grand premiere of “Ina Kapatid Anak” this Monday (October 8) on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

Cast and characters

Kim Chiu as Celine

Maja Salvador as Margaux

Xian Lim as William "Liam"

Enchong Dee as Ethan

Janice de Belen as Beatrice

Cherry Pie Picache as Theresa

Ronaldo Valdez as Zacharias

Eddie Gutierrez as Lucas

Rayver Cruz as Theo

Ariel Rivera as Julio

Pilar Pilapil as Yolanda

Jayson Gainza as Oscar

Mickey Ferriols

Francine Prieto

Edgar Sandalo as Prof. Delgado

Blythe Gorostiza as young Celine

For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV

or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

Fall - Winter Final Collection of Uniqlo Collaboration With The Undercover Label

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UNIQLO final collection based on the collaborative design project with acclaimed designer Jun Takahashi, and his cult-hit Undercover fashion label,  released in the Philippines from August 22. Similar to the spring-summer collection, the 2012 fall-winter collection will focus on a family theme and include a line-up of apparel for women, men and children. The first phase of the new collection will go on sale at the UNIQLO store in SM Mall of Asia, as well as UNIQLO stores in 11 markets outside of the Philippines.

The line, available exclusively at UNIQLO stores, has been very successful since its debut this past spring. The concept of this unique one-year project has been the family, with collections that offer stylish clothes for parents and their children. The offerings have won fans all around the world by combining UNIQLO’s high-quality casual clothing with designs that reflect the Undercover label’s distinctively edgy and fashionable look.

The 2012 fall-winter collection includes close to 100 items for men, women and children, and it brings together Undercover’s unique design aesthetic with UNIQLO’s high performance fabrics. Under the direction of Mr. Takahashi, UNIQLO signature fabrics and materials such as those used in its HEATTECH line of garments and its Ultra Light Down jackets are fashioned into fresh and original designs. The line up covers a broad range of clothing needs for the fall and winter seasons; the men’s and women’s offerings come in a palette of colors such as wine, olive, gray and black, whereas the children’s items are available in a mixture of bright colors such as pink, red and yellow and darker tones such as wine and blue.

Number of items	Signature products
Men’s:     36 items	Bikers Jackets, Premium Ultra Light Down Jackets, V-neck Cardigans, Long Sleeve Shirts, Corduroy Slim Fit Jeans, Skinny Fit Jeans, T-shirts
Women’s:  32 items	Premium Ultra Light Down Jackets  Tunics, Hoodies, Knits, T-shirts, Jeans, Lounge sets
Children’s: 31 items	Motorcycle Jackets, Blousons, Raincoats, Cut & Sewn items, Pants, Skirts, Tunics, Dresses, T-shirts

About Jun Takahashi 

Designer, Undercover

Acclaimed Japanese designer Jun Takahashi established the Undercover label with a friend in 1990, when he was a student at Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. After Undercover’s celebrated Tokyo Collection debut in 1994, the brand shifted to the global stage with a highly acclaimed appearance at Paris Fashion Week in 2002. In the international fashion world, Takahashi is known for inventively blending a distinctively punk-inspired aesthetic and elements of modern street fashion to produce uniquely high-end styles.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under five brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, g.u., Princesse tam tam, Theory, and UNIQLO. With global sales of 820 billion yen for the 2011 fiscal year ending August 31, 2011, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retail company and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

Today UNIQLO has more than 1,100 stores worldwide, namely in the U.S., U.K. France, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Korea, as well as Japan. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a truly global brand. UNIQLO operates an integrated business model under which it designs, manufactures, markets and sells high-quality, casual apparel in line with its ‘Made for All’ philosophy.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, FR is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and other FR brands, please visit www.uniqlo.com or www.fastretailing.com.

BIGGEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE EVENT! BIGFISH Cream Halloween Ball 2012

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This is the time of the year, CREAM Halloween Ball ! It is that magical time of the year again where you can make your every fairy tale come alive!

Freedom Music Presents “BIGFISH CREAM Halloween Ball 2012” on October 27, 2012 (Sat.) at the World Trade Center, the BIGGEST and LARGEST dance costume party in the archipelago.

Halloween is the time when grown ups forget about being grown ups and revisit their childhood. Dressing up and playing a role, monsters, zombies, vampires, fairies, super heroes and the list goes on.

For 12 years now Bigfish Manila has been committed to that magic and bring you the BIGGEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE EVENT.

Featuring for the 1^st time in Manila, Dj SIMON PATTERSON 

and Dj SEAN TYAS for a one of a kind “back to back set.”

 Together with Bigfish resident Djs:  John Paul Lee  & Chris Raeubeur & Mc Lavoce

CREAM Halloween Ball 2012 is brought to you by: FREEDOM MUSIC, BACARDI “Made to Mix”, POWER HORSE Energy Drink “Free Your Energy”, Official Music Channel: MTV,  

Official Media Channels: AXN & Sony beTV, and Official Residence: Diamond Hotel.

Media Partners : Magic 89.9, Focus Media, Killer Bee, Mellow 94.7, Wave 891, 99.5 RT, Velvet, People Asia, Where, Clavel, Garage, Metro, Maven, Adobo Magazine, The Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, Business World, Philstar.com, FemaleNetwork.com, SPOT.ph, StyleBible.ph, Focalcast, Media Magnet, ClicktheCity.com, and Cosmo.ph. Special thanks go to O Music and Video and Gold’s Gym. Bigfish Radio at Magic 89.9 & all Killerbee Stations every Saturdays 12 mindnight & Bigfish TV at Pldt Watchpad. Also supported by The Philippine Department of Tourism.

For tickets & vip tables call 632 77 63 / 634 82 38 or log on to www.bigfishmanila.com

Five Steps to Beautiful Eyes, our Window to the World

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Our eyes are the windows to the world. Eyes give us enjoyment in seeing the wonderful world.

The eyes are one of the crucial sense organs which we have to take care in proper ways. Modern world consists of stress and pollution and eyes are the worst sufferers.

We all have difficulties with our eyes at some point. Spending time outdoors sometimes leads to itchy or eye irritation which has been the common problem experienced by people of all ages. Related eye symptoms and signs of irritation are like  discomfort, dryness, excess tearing, itching, grating, sandy sensation, smarting, ocular fatigue, pain, scratchiness, soreness, redness, swollen eyelids, and tiredness.

Whether we are at home or in office, our eyes, one of the most sensitive organs of the body, need utmost protection from harmful factors present in the environment.

Dust, wind, sunlight—even the air-conditioning in the office—can be detrimental to the health of our eyes. As much as possible, maintain good eye health by ensuring that our eyes are nourished and protected so that they can function properly and won’t bring any problems.

So we should take care of our eyes in the many ways. Some useful tips to protect our eyes, our window to the world, are therefore in order.

·       “Re-wetting” - Working long hours in the office can take its toll on our eyes, especially if our area is quite cold because of air-conditioning. Exposure to such environment for long periods of time would make our eyes dry and lose its natural lubrication quickly. This natural lubricant or wetness is vital for them to function properly, aside from keeping dirt away whenever dust particles enter our eyes. Re-wetting our eyes using eye drops can do the trick. If not, trying blinking for a few moments to lubricate the eyes.

·       Rest – Rest our eyes as long as we can during a short break whether doing office work or household chores. Closing our eyes for a few minutes can do wonders in reducing eye strain, headaches or fatigue. After resting, wash the eyes with cold water to relax it, or you can look at something “green” to rest the eyes. Speaking of eye strain, we will have less of this issue if we use an LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor instead of the bulky, flickering cathode-ray tube (CRT) type, especially if we spend long hours in front of the computer. Just don’t forget to look away from the screen (even if it’s LCD) from time to time to rest our eyes.

·       Regular eye check-up – This may sound cliché but still effective—“an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” To prevent eye problems in the future or to treat it if indeed there are problems, it’s best to have annual regular visits to the ophthalmologist. For those who use glasses, have it checked regularly as well to ensure that it is of the correct prescription.

·       Clean, clean, clean – Maintaining cleanliness is emphasized further when it comes to the eyes. Eye infection usually starts with dirty hands or fingers or even the nails, more importantly for those who rub their eyes. Try to avoid rubbing the eyes as much as possible, if not, use a clean handkerchief or any soft type of cloth to protect the eyes.

·       Diet – A well-balanced diet comprising of fruits and vegetables is recommended. Food rich in Vitamins A, C and E, carrots bursting with beta carotene, or even fish that is high in Omega 3 are highly recommended. In addition, berries, cherries or pomegranates contain powerful antioxidants and bioflavonoids to help strengthen the small blood vessels that supply the eyes with oxygen and other nutrients.

But of course, these are just simple ideas to keep our eyes healthy. Another healthy regimen that can be considered is the consumption of oral supplements that can complement the above-mentioned suggestions to help achieve overall eye health.

When it comes to oral health supplements, top of mind consideration is BRAND’S® InnerShine® Berry Essence made by BRAND’S®, a leader in health and wellness over the last 170 years. It is a delicious, fruit-based, ready-to-drink essence with vital nutrients and powerful antioxidants. With seven types of berries like acai berry, bilberry, blackcurrant, chokeberry, cranberry, elderberry and strawberry, they combined to form a “super berry” blend, providing nourishment and protection to the eyes by simply drinking one chilled bottle a day.

BRAND’S® InnerShine® Berry Essence is also fortified with Vitamins A, C, E, and zinc. It contains no added artificial colorings or preservatives.

It is available at Watsons, Landmark supermarkets, and Mercury Drug stores in the Greater Manila area at an SRP of P85 per bottle.

Our eyes deserve the special care it needs in order for us to see life and appreciate all that it offers—and trust BRAND’S® InnerShine® Berry Essence to give us healthy and beautiful eyes.