Enjoying Wonderful World

January 30, 2013

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

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.

The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013

The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 will be at the SM Mall of Asia starting February 16 and up to March 23 , 8 PM at the SM By The Bay.

The World Pyro Olympics is an annual competition among fireworks manufacturers held in the Philippines which runs for five days. Two countries fire each day, the last participant fires on the final evening of the event.

Watch as eleven (11) countries as they showcase their never-before-seen pyrotechnics extravaganzas.

Aside from the international fireworks experts, you will get to see how our own country continues to improve the technology of pyrotechnics through the years.

February 16, 2013

Japan – Tamaya Kitahara

Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.

February 23, 2013

Taiwan – Yung Feng Fireworkds

Spain – Brunchu Pyro Experience

March 2, 2013

United Kingdom – Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.

South Korea – Hwarang Fireworks Inc.

March 9, 2013

Italy – Ipon Fireworks S.R.L

Netherlands – Royal Fireworks

March 16, 2013

China – Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Australia – Fireworkx Inc.

March 23, 2013

Canada – Fireworks Spectacular

Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

Buy your tickets now and enjoy the wonderful world of the 4th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition!

January 29, 2013

"Special Moments with SM Babies" with Metro Manila's Loveliest Moms and their Babies

SM Department Store formally launches SM Babies yesterday, January 28 with photo exhibit called “Special Moments” featuring loveliest moms and their little bundles of joy, held yesterday at the Manila Peninsula Conservatory.

One of the country's most sought-after photographers, Pilar Tuason shot 14 of Metro Manila's loveliest moms and their little bundles of joy.

Staying true to its tagline “We got it all for you,” SM Department Store adds another feather to its cap with the launch of SM Babies. Although the line has been around for a while under SM Kids' Fashion, SM wanted to give it its own identity and focus on a complete line of apparel that caters specifically to children up to two years of age.

“Special Moments” is composed of four different categories that highlights the bond between mother and child— bedtime, playtime, baptismal, and party time.

“Whether it's putting a baby to sleep or getting dressed up for a party, it's those everyday moments that usually make for the fondest memories,” shares Jo Dy Juanco, Vice President of SM Kids' Fashion.

“We want to capture the tenderness of those moments, which is exactly what everyone will see when they look at the photographs.”

Beautiful and gorgeous moms who participated in the exhibit were young actress Andi Eigenmann, radio darling Delamar Arias and former TV personality Nicole Hernandez-de los Angeles.

“Special Moments” shows that all types of moms shop at SM, not only because SM has it all, but also because they believe in SM Babies.

The exhibit also included society moms Marta Araneta, Isabel Olondriz, Maia Martirez-Hing, and Grace Barbers-Baja, as well as sisters Emillie Montenegro-Yupangco and Rose Montenegro-Boonpongsa. Model Georgia Schulze-del Rosario, blogger Tin Dychiao, and make-up artist Angela Yeo, are also featured alongside designer Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez and Magazine Editor Juana Manahan-Yupangco.

Christian Bautista serenaded the moms and babies with beautiful songs.

Here are some "Special Moments" photos and you can check more at Enjoying Wonderful World.

SM Babies is available in all SM Department Stores nationwide. Like http://www.facebook.com/smbabiesfashion on Facebook.

La Petite Camille, Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

People have constant craving to explore new flavours and dishes from different parts of the world. I always enjoy the opportunity to experience culture, diversity and ethnic differences through their foods and practices. It’s really fun and enlightening for locals to try a traditional by going to different restaurants and experiencing the diverse flavors, spices and dishes.

A visit to a classic Vietnamese restaurant named La Petite Camille in Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center, Makati is an awesome experience.

Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the indigenous food and beverages of Vietnam heavily influenced by French cuisine, due to its previous status as a French protectorate, as well as Chinese, Indian, and Thai culinary influences.

Regular ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, curry, rice, fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes commonly use lemongrass, mint, long coriander, & Thai basil leaves.

Vietnamese cuisine is ranked as one of the healthiest in the world. The Vietnamese have a strong vegetarian tradition influenced by the deep seated Buddhist values of its people. Most common meats used in Vietnamese cuisine are fish, chicken, pork, beef, and a variety of seafood. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly lauded for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and reliance on fresh herbs and vegetables.

La Petite Camille in Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center, Makati was opened last December 17, 2012 by the same group that has brought in concepts such as Super Bowl of China and Yomenya Goemon Japanese Spaghetti House in partnership with Mama Fong, owner of La Petite Camille in Millbrae, California.

We have tried the specialties of La Petite Camille like Grilled Pork Imperial Rolls, Beef Look Luck, Summer Rolls Combination, Fresh Vegetarian Rolls, Green Papaya Salad Prawns, Pomelo Salad, Virmecelli, Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Camille BBQ Chicken, Saigon Style BBQ Pork Chop, Fan Fried RC Noodles Prawns, Prawn Fried Rice and Chicken Fried Rice.

Mama Fong’s own personal family recipes are used for the marination of the different dishes as well as the preparation of the variety of sauces.

As such, only La Petite Camille carries these Vietnamese flavour combinations and variations due to the personal touch that Mama Fong has infused each dish with.

I always crave for dessert! We have Pandan and Yellow Mung Beam, Vietnamese Jell-O and Deep Fry Ice Cream!

Had a wonderful day at the Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant, La Petite Camille. Thanks to Mr. Roberto Vallar, Marketing Manager of East Orient Fine Dining Corporation for having lunch and chat with him.