Decadent Graduation Cakes at Café 1771

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From the smooth and velvety to the sweet cakes without the guilt, Café 1771 presents its homespun cake creations by Pastry Chef Arnold Bautista that will surely make your beloved graduate say that life is sweet. Available in 2-inch round sizes good for 2 persons, this petite cake is perfect for gift or when you want a cake dessert that tastes good as it looks.

If thinking of a dessert that will signify your well-deserved congratulations, Rose Noire (P250 net) is a delightful surprise, especially for someone who’s a certified chocolate lover. Lavish layers of Valrhona dark chocolate with hazel nut praline that sits on a crunchy crust, this chocolate-loaded creation also comes with a surprise at the center: a croquantine for some crunch and dark chocolate flavor with a distinct praline taste.

For something that can make anyone dive right in, Evasion (P270 net) gives this promise: an evasive combo of white and dark chocolates with cream cheese and fresh strawberry in a lightly crispy feullentine at the center. What’s more to love? It’s not too sweet and amazingly creamy.

Light, pillowy and comes with a nutty center, the Gianduja Truffle Mousse (P250 net) combines the dark and white chocolate praline flavors. Structured with elements that will surprise the palate, its sweetness comes from the base made of chocolate sponge then followed by marshmallows with cashew nuts and topped off with chocolate mousse as a velvety finish.

And who wouldn’t want the 1771 Group of Restaurants signature dessert, the sugar-free coffee pie (P220 net)? An epic recipe from the family of Executive Chef Vicky Rose-Pacheco for over twenty years, the addicting secret is in the crisp texture of the combined flavors of Dutch cocoa and coffee with cashew nuts. And with no bells and whistles or outré ingredients, this version is sweetened with coconut sugar and lightly dusted with cocoa for an awfully memorable dessert minus the guilt.

A good cake not only serves as a delightful centerpiece—the very presence of it on the table marks a celebration itself.

For an extra touch of something dreamy and decadent to welcome another chapter of a hard working graduate, give these mini cakes as a surprise, guaranteed to communicate your love and best wishes! For advance orders, call 631-7340.

Misis Cynthia Villar on Supreme Court's RH Law TRO

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Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy senatorial candidate Cynthia Villar on Tuesday called on everybody to observe sobriety with the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily put on hold the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or RA 10354. 

“We should respect the decision of the Supreme Court, being the highest court of the land. We should strictly adhere to the stay order on the RH law,” said Villar.

While the former congresswomen opposes the RH law, she, however, reminded the public that as law-abiding citizens, we should all follow the ruling of the High Court. 

“Our justices have already spoken about the highly contentious law that divided our the nation and our people,” she said. 

“Let us just wait for the final decision of the High Court since this is just a temporary ruling,” she further said. 

Voting 10-5, the High Court issued a status quo ante order for 120 days or four months on the implementation of RH law. 

The Department of Health (DOH) had signed last Friday the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the RH law. 

Rivermaya returns in the local recording scene with Panatang Makabanda

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Iconic and multi-platinum-selling band Rivermaya makes a local recording scene comeback with the much-awaited release of their album Panatang Makabanda, under Universal Records. The album is their first in four years and their first with Universal Records.

Rivermaya is now composed of Mark Escueta, Norby David, Mike Elgar and Ryan Peralta.

Rivermaya joins the label’s elite roster of bands – Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Calla Lily, among others.

“It's really a great honor for us, not only to become part of such a high-calibre roster, but to be given the chance to work with a company that has always championed the Filipino artist. It took a few weeks for it to really sink in. Di kami makapaniwala,”says Mark. “Finally, we're ‘home.’”

The album’s single Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising, penned by founding Rivermaya member Mark Escueta, is reminder to everyone to go against crab mentality, and selfishness, especially now that another elections is within the horizon once again.

When asked how the single was chosen among the tracks recorded for the forthcoming Panatang Makabanda album, drummer-turned-guitarist Mark quips, “In the early stages of recording, this song became the initial favorite of the group. It's also a fun song to play live. Maganda yung message ng kanta and very timely rin since election time nanaman tayo." 

Norby adds, "Hopefully our new record can take the fans to a whole new level and attract more new listeners to our songs and stories. We are all excited for what each of us can bring to the table, and soon to your ears."

When asked to sum up his Rivermaya journey from 1993 to 2013 founding member Mark says:

“One of my firm beliefs is that the best part about being a musician is the PROCESS. If you enjoy the process then all your gigs, songs and albums will be celebrations after a great day at the ‘dream office.’ If the process is messed up, many things can go wrong and it can even end up as a painful experience. It has to be good for everybody, not just one or two. Few people know, and I’m sure a lot of my fellow musicians will agree, that one of the most important things that keeps a band going is something that is not so musical in nature. It’s called laughter. A band that laughs together, stays together. Diyan mayaman ang Rivermaya ngayon, tawanan, pagkakaibigan at bagong musika.”

Stay in touch with Rivermaya through their facebook page

www.facebook.com/rivermayamusic, 

Twitter and Instagram: @rivermayaband

and also check out the bands voice blogs on the Bubbly App for iOS or Android.

Their official website is www.rivermaya.ph.

The greatest transformation happens first within oneself

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I'm just a simple person who enjoys living life to the fullest! 

I love reading great books and unselfishly shares and communicates what I learn. 

I just want to share whatever that gets into my mind, my thoughts, about God, poems, quotes, music, songs, movies, entertainment. My dreams about love , life, people. My lifestyle, fashion, health, nature , travel , festivals, world news and events! 

I always inspired when I read status and many sharings of  Mr. Tato Malay. Here's one of them. 

A KAMALAYAN LEARNER IS CONCERNED WITH THE INNER SELF.

Knowledge of oneself is the most important thing a Kamalayan Learner has to learn. Transformation can only happen through an understanding of how the mind, body and spirit work together in one’s life. One focuses on developing himself to be the best he can be. Without understanding oneself, how can one change himself? 

The inner self controls everything outside. Man attracts everything according to his consciousness. The consciousness of a person is the inner self, which man has to develop. The power that moves the world is within. Our world is created through our imagination, feelings and thoughts. Where are our thoughts focused on most of the time? If we dwell always on negative thinking, we will move toward the direction of that negative thought and will manifest in the outside world negative manifestations. 

What influences our thoughts? Basically our habits. What brought about our habits? Our programming. What brought about our programming? Our beliefs.

The personality of a person is the outward manifestation of his programming, beliefs, habits and behavior. Attitude is a result of how one thinks of himself and his views about life. This is an area in one’s life of which many are not able to take control. They think this comes about in their lives while they are unaware of what is happening in their minds because they think they do not have a choice. They just accept things as they come and are not able to discern at the moment whether to accept or reject then in their system. As a result, they are imprisoned by their habits and programming.

To change programming, one has to change one’s beliefs. For change to occur, a new belief has to set in. The old belief has to let go. Letting go is very hard to do especially when one has lived with it for so long that it has already become a habit. Consciously thinking oftentimes of what has to change and supplanting it with something new is the key to transformation. The greatest transformation happens first within oneself. 

- Tato Malay, I AM Kamalayan Movement

Tato Malay takes passionate interest in what it means to be a human being. He believe that one’s level of consciousness is the power that creates one’s reality.

I AM KAMALAYAN movement is where people are challenged, empowered & inspired to change belief systems to face a new reality, unmet potentials and opportunities ushering in a new consciousness toward oneness.

Visit I AM Kamalayan Movement Facebook Page to be inspired and enjoy your wonderful world.

Villar Vows to Pursue Husband's Anti No Exam No Permit Bill

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The former congresswoman, Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar on has vowed to pursue the proposed measure filed by her husband, outgoing Senator Manny Villar, which prohibits colleges and universities from preventing students to take examinations over unpaid tuition and other school fees. 

Villar, who is running for senator under the Nacionalista Party-Team PNoy, said this will among her priorities in case she wins a senate seat in the coming May elections. 

Sen. Villar belongs to the so-called “graduating senators” whose term of office ends in June 2013 filed the bill to keep higher educational institutions from implementing “no permit, no exam” policies, saying it amounts to depriving students the right to take examinations.

The bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. Villar’s bill, however, allows schools to withhold grades and clearances of students, and keep them from enrolling again until they settle their accounts. But Villar’s bill was not passed in the Senate although it was referred to the Senate committee on education chaired by Senator Edgardo Angara. It’s counterpart bill was approved on third reading in the House of Representatives. 

The proposal seeks to allow students with dues, unpaid tuition and other school fees to take the midterm or final examination. Students should not be required to secure from school authorities a permit before being allowed to take the midterm or final examination.

The proposal also prevents schools from requiring the payment, upon enrollment, of a down payment or first installment of more than 30 percent of the total amount of the tuition and other school fees for the entire semester or duration of the course.

Villar said he ask his wife Cynthia to pursue the passage of the measure if she wins her senatorial bid this May. 

As the senator’s wife, widely-known as “Misis Hanep Buhay,” said it is lamentable this ‘unfortunate’ incident happened to a young “Iskolar ng Bayan” at UP Manila, who could be the ‘key’ to take out of poverty her parents and four younger siblings. 

“Another life was wasted due to poverty,” said Villar who has also been advocating jobs for everybody to lead a comfortable life. 

To avoid another case of Kristel Tejada, who committed suicide after she was forced to file a leave of absence (LOA) due to unpaid tuition fees, former Rep. Villar also underscored the need to revisit and review the policies of our State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to which UP Manila belongs, and the other educational institutions in the country. 

“What happened to Kristel is very regrettable especially since she was enrolled in a government-subsidized institution mandated to provide high quality education to “poor but deserving” students. Just like other SUCs, UP has a regular annual appropriations from the national government. So it is necessary to look into the need to expand the government’s study and scholarship programs in SUCs. Do we need to give them additional budget so that students like Kristel would no longer be burdened to cough up money for her tuition fees?” said she said. Kristel, considered a “Iskolar ng Bayan,” being a student of UP, a state university, killed herself as she has no money to pay her tuitions fees. It’s indeed sad and a total dismay,” she added.

She said there should also be a review of the SUCs policies for non-payment of tuition fees. 

“Perhaps, it’s about time to review these policies,” she further stated. She said Tejada’s suicide also showed the lack of access to education in the country.