Gourmand World Cookbooks Award

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Food writing ! More fun in the Philippines! This was a most blessed foodie year. The following books were named the Philippine national winners in the Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards:

1. The Foods of Jose Rizal by Felice Sta. Maria (National winner, Best Food History book)

2. Savor the Word: Ten Years of the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Awards edited by 

     Micky Fenix, Maya Besa Roxas, Felice Sta. Maria (National winner, Best Food Literature Book)

3. Linamnam: Eating One’s Way Around the Philippines by Claude Tayag and Mary Ann     Quioc-Tayag (National winner, Best Culinary Travel Guide)

4. Larry Can’t Cook: How Larry J. Cruz built an Empire that redefined Filipino dining by the LJC Group (National winner, Best Corporate Cookbook)

5. Inside a Chef's Life by Bruce Lim (National winner, Best TV Celebrity Book--Rest of the World)

6. Journal for Cooks and Foodies by The Maya Kitchen (National winner, Best Easy Recipes Book)

7. Baking Secrets by RV Manabat (National winner, Best Desserts Book

Aetas Blanket Weaving Center at Pampanga Visited by Villar

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‘Katutubong kababaihan’ (Aetas) belonging to thousands of Filipinos who are beneficiaries of  her livelihood projects was visited yesterday by former Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar, who is running for senator under the Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy.

She visited the handloom weaving center to check on the sustainability of the project given a year ago to Aetas from the towns of Porac, Mabalacat and Florida, Pampanga. Popularly known as “Misis Hanep Buhay” due to her programs of giving opportunities to our countrymen, especially women, to earn a living, checks on the woven blanket made by women Aetas, who were beneficiaries of her livelihood projects.

Villar has been going around the country to share her livelihood projects. For being consistently entered the “winning circle” of senators preferred by voters in the coming May elections based on various election surveys, has obtained recognition from the United Nation for her livelihood projects from wastes. In running for senator, the three-term congresswoman, said she wants to bring her projects nationwide. “Mas malawak ang maaabot ng aking mga proyekto kung ako’y magiging senador,” assured Villar.
 

Even before she decided to run for senator, Villar has already handed six handloom equipment for blanket making to these Aetas. She likewise helped them acquired the necessary training and skills needed for this particular livelihood project.

Together with Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda, Villar handed certificates to the Aetas attesting to the fact that they have finished their training in blanket making.

'Habemus papem': Bergoglio takes name Pope Francis I as the new Pope

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"Let us begin this journey together; it is a friendship of love, trust and faith between us, let us pray for always for one another, for the whole world because - let us have a big brotherhood." 

- - - Pope Francis I

'Habemus papem': Bergoglio takes name Pope Francis I as the new Pope from Argentina. Pope Francis I, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, is a priest of holinesss and tremendous modesty of manner – a man who, until now, has taken the bus to work.

His challenge is clear. He needs to learn from Benedict XVI's greatest success – and his greatest failure. The success was the restoration of reverent, mystical worship to the centre of Catholic life, an achievement that has inspired a dynamic generation of young Catholics. The failure was Benedict's inability to reform the corrupt structures of the Roman curia, which should be recognised as the rotten core of the abuse crisis. 

The historic decision to choose a Pope from the New World will perhaps make that task easier. Almost his first words as Pope were that he is “from far away”.

Latest Pulse Asia survey: Villar Ranks No. 4

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The managing director of the Villar Foundation, Cynthia Villar has been addressing the concerns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for the past 20 years.  Being the three-time congresswoman, she also has gained the moniker “Misis Hanep Buhay” due to her programs giving jobs to poor Filipinos through her livelihood projects, was also No. 4 in the SWS survey last February 15 to 17. 

In the latest Pulse Asia survey covering the period of February 24 to February 28, 2013, TEAM PNoy senatorial candidate, former Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar Ranks No. 4.

She obtained 44.0 percent of votes in the latest Pulse Asia survey. The results of various election surveys where she consistently belonged to the Top 12, Villar said, inspires her to work harder to convey her message to the people.

She thanked the Filipino people for their continuous support and trust and confidence in her programs and advocacies that she wants to bring on a national scope. The wife of former House Speaker and Senate President, Senator Manny Villar, assured to diligently do her ‘mandated’ duties if she becomes senator while strictly adhering to President Noynoy Aquino’s righteous path.

“Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat, una-unang sa ating Panginoon sa patuloy na paggabay sa akin at sa lahat ng sumusuporta upang manatili ako sa Magic 12. Makaaasa po kayong lalo kong pagsusumikapang maiparating ang aking mensahe sa buong kapuluan,” stressed Villar who disclosed she feels very happy with the survey results. 

Beauty and Business with Vaniderm

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Vaniderm Gugo and Aloe Vera Shampoo with VCO , its an all natural shampoo formulated to help thicken hair, prevent premature hair loss and make the scalp healthy. Gugo extract promotes hair growth and prevent premature hair fall and it also make hair darker and shinier, Virgin Coconut Oil provides the natural protection to your scalp and serve as the hair conditioner, and lastly the Aloe-vera revitalized and strengthen hair and prevents split ends.

VCO Body Lotion – Vaniderm White is a mixture of Olive Oil, Avocado Oil and Grape seed Oil which makes it Anti- Aging , Sun Block and Whitening which moisturize our skin. It hydrates and restores soft smooth healthy skin. Each nutritional rich ingredients act as potent anti-oxidants and help lighten skins by slowly shedding off blotches, freckles and brown spots. Its the only lotion that has multi effects that is natural and proven effective.

Vaniderm White Glutathione with Rosehips Soap is an Antioxidant, Whitening, Anti- Aging , Anti Acne and Hypoallergenic is a unique blend of premium glutathione rosehips, alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin C plus the relaxing scent of lemon grass and other herbal extracts making up a superior whitening and rejuvenating soap This soap undergoes COLD process which other brands does not use to preserve the potency of the ingredients and maximizes its effectiveness and considered it a special soap. Regular use whitens evenly and moisturizes skin and prevents malasma.

Available in 100ml (198 pesos) & 248ml(348 pesos) at Mercury Drug. Call (02) 9117854 for availability & branch location.

Inquire/order onlinehttps://www.mercurydrug.com/orderonline/inquiry.html or Call (02) 9117854 for stock availability & branch location.

Last March 13, Miss Maribelle, launched Vaniderm Shampoo with Gugo & Aloe Vera as joining in the Worldwide Movement to Go Green, held at Sizzlers' Blends , Timog Quezon City. She had presentation to the bloggers, the Vaniderm Products and also the business opportunity.

You may avail of the 1st quarter of Feng Shui booklet from all Mercury Drug outlets nationwide. Inquire/order onlinehttps://www.mercurydrug.com/orderonline/inquiry.html 

Watch Feng Shui-ly Yours, Bel at TV5, Sunday, 12 Midnight for your 2013 luck preparation!

To know more about Feng Shui, you may catch Miss Maribelle at Radio programs: "The Better Life" DZRH 666 KHz every Saturday 1-2 PM & DZBB 594 KHz 9-10 PM. Learning Session every Saturday 2:28 PM at Sizzlers' blends Mezzanine, Victoria Tower, Timog corner Panay Avenue, Quezon City. 

Inquries: +639261087111. Or email her at fengshuilyyoursbel@yahoo.com.ph.

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