Stop active leaks now with Waterplug

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Nothing causes more panic than discovering an active leak in the house, like when rainwater starts leaking through cracks in the walls of the house, toilet and bath, or the basement. The leaks have to be plugged quickly or else there’s going to be a flood—not to mention damage to your house.

To plug and seal off these leaks quickly and effectively, it’s best to use a superior “cementitious” or cement-based waterproofing product that is quick and effective. For taking care of active leaks, Waterplug is your best choice.

Waterplug is a fast-setting, fast-drying hydraulic cement. Its advanced formulation allows you to use it even when the leak is ongoing. You can apply it even while water is streaming through a hole or a crack in cement or concrete because it can set even when wet. You can plug and seal that actively leak really fast because Waterplug sets in just three minutes. 

Waterplug sets and bonds with the cement or concrete surface where it is applied. It will not get brittle or peel off, or otherwise be dislodged. Once set and bonded, Waterplug is very strong. It can withstand pressure of up to 1,500 pounds-per-square-inch (PSI); in comparison, an open fauces has 40 PSI. 

Notably, Waterplug is non-toxic. It can be used even when in contact with drinking water—so it not only protects your home from damage caused by leaks but also assures the health of the family. 

To learn more about Waterplug, call or text the Engineer Lunas Hotline 0920-910-2629 or go to www.jardinedistribution.com.ph

Max’s Celebrates Delight, Innovates with Delivery Service 7-9000

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Max's Restaurant has established itself as a household name in the Philippines, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition. Max’s Restaurant makes strides in establishing itself as one of the most loved and relevant brands today after almost 70 years of delighting generations of Filipino families with its home-cooked heirloom recipes.

A new delightful development, Max’s re-launched its delivery service, giving the segment a more fresh and innovative look, while also strengthening the nostalgic feel that customers have always loved whenever they bite into Max’s spread of classic Filipino dishes.

As Max’s Restaurant ended a two-day marketing conference “2 Days in September” with a grand party held at the Whitespace in Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City last Thursday, September 18, dubbed as ‘Max’s Celebration of Delight.’ The great gathering was attended by Max’s Restaurant executive board headed by its President Mr. Robert F. Trota., CEO Ms. Carolyn Patricia Salud, Marketing Director Mr. Mark Gamboa, Max's executives, Max's families, branch managers and officers, guests, and online media partners. 

The event was hosted by celebrity Iya Villania-Arellano.

CEO Ms. Carolyn Patricia Salud for the welcoming remarks.

Max’s Marketing Director Mr. Mark Gamboa shared the company’s core values – Genuine, Thoughtful and Delightful and connected it with the company’s aim to make every Max’s Restaurant delivery transaction a ‘delightful’ experience for both the customers and the restaurant.

“The growth that has been achieved by Max’s delivery is remarkable. Now, Filipinos may enjoy their favorite Max’s sarap to the bones dishes and other delectable offerings by just ordering online or via Max’s delivery hotline- 7-9000. An innovative development, Filipinos overseas may also surprise their loved ones in the Philippines by sending them their favorite Max’s dishes through Max’s online delivery”, shared by Mr. Orly Villanueva, Marketing Manager for Delivery & eCommerce.

Max’s posted double-digit growth in the first half of the year and is aiming to sustain its success by yearend. Max’s continues to beef up its delivery service by offering better choices and bundle promos in all of its 95 delivery stores nationwide.

The great celebration was highlighted by some vintage photos exhibit at the lobby area showing Max’s Restaurant’s 69 years of great Filipino heritage that started with Maximo Giminez‘s ‘Sarap To The Bones’ chicken recipe. Max's upholding the values passed on from it early beginnings in 1945 to the present day generation of food aficionados.

The Max's Quezon City Circle branch was given a special recognition after they have gathered 1 Million in two months of Max's delivery service. Max's Executives awarding Ms. Judy of Max's QC Circle Branch.

Max’s Restaurant relaunched its Max’s Delivery online and Max’s 7-9000 delivery complete with new rider uniforms and a new Max’s delivery jingle performed by brothers Medwin and Eugene Marfil of True Faith.

Max's Delivery Riders Team wearing the new Max's Delivery uniforms had a pledge/oath of delightful service reciting the ‘Panata Ng Isang Max’s Rider’ lead by Mr. Orly Villanueva, Marketing Manager for Delivery & eCommerce.

Hip-hop dancers A Team with their energetic and delightful dance number.

For the coolest updates from Max’s, log on to www.max’schicken.com or check out Max’s through its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Max's Delivery lets you get everything you need at your door in minutes without leaving home. 

Dial 7-9000 for Max's Delivery anywhere within Metro Manila or call your nearest Max's provincial restaurants to enjoy 'sarap-to-the-bones' Max's fried chicken!

FYI™ coming to Asia in Fall 2014

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FYI stands for ‘For Your Innovation, For Your Inspiration, and For Your Imagination’. FYI is all about inspired, improvised, creative living and we believe that every individual is entitled to living their life by design, shows and series that ‘inspire, not instruct’ today’s audience.

FYI will come to Asia this fall and is set to launch in the Philippines on October 6, 2014.

On October 6, BIO™ Channel will rebrand to FYI™, a contemporary lifestyle network reflecting how people live their lives today, across Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Pacific Islands, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. The announcement was made today by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, A+E Networks.

A+E Networks Asia rebrands BIO Channel to FYI in Southeast Asia, Hongkong and Taiwan.  BIO was also rebranded to FYI in the US on July 8th. 

FYI’s shows cover the main lifestyle pillars namely Fashion and Style (For Your Style), Travel (For Your Journey), Food (For Your Taste), and Home and Decoration (For Your Space).

For your inspiration, for your imagination or for your innovation, FYI will be a personalized experience for each viewer. The network embraces the way audiences really live their lives – proudly-hyphenated and not constrained by one passion or interest. Never an instruction manual and always an inspiration engine, FYI offers viewers a more adventurous, personalized and non-prescriptive approach to programming with a range of stories that reflect how people actually live their lives today, not defined by just one passion or interest. 

“FYI’s mission is to inspire personal creativity that emphasizes improvised living, while reflecting our authentic slate of programming,” says Michele Schofield, Senior VP, Programming & Marketing at A+E Networks Asia. “And with its rich mix of inspirational content, the new channel’s Asian premiere is sure to bring its viewers a season of quality entertainment.”

FYI will feature over 300 hours of original content each year across four programming genres - taste, space, look, and journey. FYI will include locally-commissioned productions and local acquisitions. 

FYI’s primetime premiere line-up in Asia includes: 

In Tiny House Nation, renovation experts and hosts, John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin, travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them. They also help families design, construct and prepare to downsize into their own mini-dream homes no larger than 300 square feet!

Rowhouse Showdown featuring renovation expert, Carter Oosterhouse as he leads three teams who battle it out to transform dilapidated homes. The team that increases the appeal of their home the most, wins the grand prize of $50,000. 

Destination Flavour: Japan: From the frozen ponds of Hokkaido in the north to the southern multicultural island of Okinawa, we savour the cuisine from local legends and master chefs while watching Adam Liaw immerse himself in a vibrant food culture that embraces innovation and cherishes tradition. 

Destination Flavour: Down Under: Host Adam Liaw continues to unearth hidden flavours, this time those nestled in the Australian and New Zealand landscapes.

Travels with the Bondi Vet features Dr. Chris Brown, a charismatic vet who leaves his practice in Sydney to begin his exploration of the world’s most beautiful and bizarre places, cultures and animals!

About A+E Networks Asia

A+E Networks™ Asia is owned by the award-winning, global media content company, A+E Networks™, which is dedicated to offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from television networks to websites, to home videos/DVDs to gaming and educational software. A+E Networks Asia is comprised of Lifetime®, HISTORY®, FYI™ (formerly bio.®), H2™ and Crime & Investigation™. A+E Networks Asia operates and distributes its portfolio in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Fiji, Macau, Taiwan, Korea, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Globally, A+E Networks’ channels and branded programming reach more than 330 million households in over 160 countries.

Global Academy's highest gold for the High Tea

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Global Academy took home the only gold for the High Tea Category at the Philippine Culinary Cup, earning the medalists an opportunity to attend the Hong Kong International Culinary Classic (HKICC) at the 15th International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services (HOFEX) in 2015.

“We competed in the same category last year and ended up with a bronze. There were a lot of details that we missed out and, jokingly, we promised to be back with vengeance,” said Global Academy’s homegrown talent and junior instructor, Chef Anjo dela Cruz, who graduated with a Grand Diploma in Professional Culinary and Pastry Arts in 2012.

Dela Cruz led the team for the High Tea category while Global Academy student, Michael Madrid took the role of the assistant.

“All the baking methods and techniques that I learned from the pastry program of Global Academy came in handy during the competition. Even our training on proper food handling, safety and sanitation played a huge part in our success,” shared Madrid. “The coaching that I got from my chef instructor, Anjo dela Cruz, played a great role to our victory. Most of the ideas came from her and she taught me methods and techniques on how to properly execute them.”

“The judges appreciated the idea that all the items in our menu were tied together by a theme. There was also a good balance of flavor and texture—rich, creamy, sweet, tart, floral, fruity, soft, crunchy, spongy, smooth, and sandy,” explained Chef Anjo of their advantage.

Their winning dishes consisted of:

“Adzuki and Genmaicha”, sweet scones flavored with adzuki beans and milk infused with genmaicha (brown rice tea), accompanied with jasmine and green tea Jelly

“Salmon and Nori”, a savory roulade of nori (seaweed) sponge filled with salmon, cream cheese and tobiko (flying fish roe), spiced with a bit of togarashi (chili pepper) and garnished with katsuobushi (dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna) and black ebiko (capelin fish roe); 

“Black Sesame, Hojicha, and Miso”, a layered cake of black sesame pain de genes, piped with hojicha (green tea roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal) ganache, swirled with caramel miso butter cream, then topped with chocolate feuilletine; 

“Strawberry and Plum”, a boat of pâte sucrée (sweet shortcrust pastry) filled with goat’s cheese mousse, topped with fresh strawberries and plums macerated in umeshu (Japanese liqueur made from steeping ume fruits in alcohol and sugar), garnished with white chocolate sticks and candied shiso; 

“Yuzu and Matcha”, a burst of citrus flavors in a glass, mandarin orange segments, mandarin orange gelée, and yuzu curd, topped with matcha streusel, lemon meringue, and edible flowers. 

“There were also some components in our dishes that were out of the ordinary. The Caramel Miso Buttercream, for example, was our take of the Salted Caramel Buttercream with an infusion of a Japanese flavor,” Dela Cruz added. “Although the taste did not appeal to the palate of some of the chef judges, they commended us for serving something new.” 

According to Dela Cruz, every bit of what she knew was from Global Academy. “I’m lucky to have been mentored by dedicated chef instructors. They have been excellent role models of the values that Global Academy represents—Passion, Reliability, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence. Now that I am a junior instructor, I hope to spark the same passion for excellence in my students.” 

Articles of Disagreements exhibition at Lopez Museum

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Arts, the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

The Lopez Museum and Library opens its second major exhibition for 2014, Articles of Disagreements, starts September 19, and will run until 20 December 2014.

Guest curated by Lian Ladia and Sidd Perez of Planting Rice, this exhibition features works by guest contemporary artists Tito and Tita (Film Collective), Nilo Ilarde, Buen Calubayan, and Maria Cruz.

Articles of Disagreement is a generative exhibition on art languages that will unearth different forms of art writing/ anecdotes of criticism in Philippine art history, our own historiography, the local art education infrastructure, and how we position ourselves in western critical languages. Though Articles of Disagreements was born out of a specific pool of articles and association towards critical inquiry in the local context, reflexive practices of contemporary artists are also put into focus, as diverse occupations in the Arts and other strategies an archive could take are explored to unburden itself from established institutional forms.

The Articles of Disagreements exhibition focuses on art forms that will unearth the different forms of art writing and anecdotes of criticism in Philippine art history.

 Articles of Disagreements was born out of a specific pool of major texts found in the Lopez Library archives and focuses on the reflexive practices of contemporary artists, as diverse occupations in the Arts are explored to unburden itself from established institutional forms.

Featured artists include the collective of young filmmakers Tito and Tita, conceptual artist-curator Nilo Ilarde, Germany-based artist Maria Cruz, and 2013 Ateneo Art Awardee Buen Calubayan. The exhibition will revolve around the archives of the library, along with the museum’s collection of works by Raymundo Albano, Fernando Zobel, Nena Saguil, Roberto Chabet and more; including the ever present masters Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.

The exhibition is curated by Sidd Perez and Lian Ladia of the alternative contemporary art platform ‘Planting Rice’.

An interesting feature of the exhibition is the reading laboratory cum coffee shop, named 'Café of Letters,' which aims to elicit discussion and written contributions that will zoom in on the generation of narratives that make up the body of texts of Philippine art history, art criticism, and broad art writing.

Artist and 2013 Ateneo Art Awardee Buen Calubayan is "moving in." Planting Rice's ARTICLES OF DISAGREEMENTS is presenting his self-archiving project Biography Work. — Articles of Disagreements co-curator Sidd Perez.

Don Eugenio Lopez, Sr, who founded and built the Lopez Museum and Library in order to provide scholars and students access to his personal collection of rare Filipiniana books, manuscripts, maps, archeological artifacts, and fine art.

The museum’s collection includes paintings by 19th century Filipino masters, Juan Luna y Novicio and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. Luna and Hidalgo garnered honors for their country when the paintings they submitted to the 1884 Esposicion National de Bellas Artes in Madrid won the Filipino some international recognition in the field of fine arts. Luna’s Spoliarium received one of the three gold medals awarded. Hidalgo’s entry, Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho, was awarded the first silver out of a total of fifteen that were given out.

If Luna’s canvasses depict drama and a certain bravura, Hidalgo’s portray a delicate sensibility, which a critic has described as “more pure, more serene in feeling”.

You will enjoy The Articles of Disagreements exhibition. Registration fee is P120 (P100 for students and members of the museum’s membership program) and comes with a free admission to the current exhibition.

The Lopez Museum and Library is at the ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays, 8am to 5pm. For inquiries, call Tina Modrigo at 631-2417.

Featured Artists

Tito & Tita (Manila) is a collective of young artists working mainly with film and photography based in the Philippines. As individual filmmakers, their works have been featured in various film festivals and art fairs in the past years, including the International Film Festival Rotterdam (2013), the Museum of the Moving Image, New York (2012), and Documenta in Kassel (2012). As a collective, they have presented their works at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery, U.P. Film Center (2012) and at Green Papaya Art Projects, Manila (2013), Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago (2013), Blanc gallery, Manila (2014), Silverlens, Singapore (2014), Echo Park Film Center, Los Angeles (2014), redefining independent cinema and photography in Manila via an enthralling transformation of images and disarming practicality, amidst all the symbolism, surrealism, and a variation of experimental techniques.

Buen Calubayan (b.1980) devises his art projects to understand and organize his life in relation to the context of a larger community. He uses painting, installation, performance, research and documentation as he navigates through mainstream, museum-based and non-traditional modes of art validation. He is an artist/curator with a BFA degree and Masteral units in Cultural Heritage Studies; a five-year teaching experience at the College of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Santo Tomas and has been a Museum worker from 2002-2013 at the UST Museum and National Museum of the Philippines. He was a Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) 13 Artist Awardee in 2009. Recently he finished a residency and exhibition at the Visual Art Centre of La Trobe University in Australia, a grant he was selected for after winning the Ateneo Art Awards (AAA) in 2013. This year, he was again shortlisted for the same award.

Maria Cruz (b. 1957) avoids being bound to a single identity, having lived in Manila, Sydney and Berlin. Educated in all three cities, Cruz presents a composite of sources and outputs in her art practice, moving between figuration and abstraction seamlessly, adopting and rejecting traditions where it suits and retaining others.

Nilo Ilarde (b. 1960) is a curator and conceptual artist who maneuvers material, site, content, and context and constructs found objects as fallen monuments to modernity. He has served in various capacities in organizing, exhibiting and mounting conceptual contemporary works and practices in Manila and the region. Ilarde has exhibited at Osage (Hong Kong) Taksu (Singapore) Richard Koh Gallery (Singapore), Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, West Gallery, Mo_. Space, Finale Art File, Mag:net, The Cultural Center of the Philippines (Manila) among others.

Curators

Planting Rice is comprised of curators Lian Ladia and Sidd Perez. Aside from curatorial projects offering a resource of current discussions and collaborations involving an international context, Planting Rice is also aimed to nurture the local growth which is a strong thrust in their curatorial platform.