Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ as Easter Sunday Treat on April 5

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Easter Sunday is sure to become more magical and exciting for kids as Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ to Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

A world-class children’s musical production from Kids Acts Philippines, ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ will be staged on April 5 --- 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as one of the main attractions of Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is based from two books of Lewis Carroll’s “The Adventure of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. 

This version’s script and lyrics is by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS.

Alice in Wonderland has captivated children all over the world for more than 150 years with its timeless and whimsical story that has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years. 

Alice created her world through beautiful things in her mind. She loves to discover stories in every living thing around her. Her story started under a huge tree in an English farmyard, young Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister reading a book without pictures and conversations. To her it was boring, so she was considering, in her mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies. 

Afterwards, she decided to rest under the tree and went to sleep. She dreamed of a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. Burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and was just in time to see it popped down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge. In a moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.

There begun her magical world of adventure in Wonderland. She met interesting creatures and characters like French Mouse, Duck, Dodo, Lory and Eaglet in the Pool of Tears; the Live Flowers, Caterpillar, The Grinning Cheshire Cat, the Cook, the Duchess, the Jolly Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the crazy Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse. In the Hearts Kingdom, she had fun time hunting Easter eggs with the King and Queen of Hearts until she became the witness in the kingdom’s court of who stole the beautiful easter eggs, where she made the Queen so furious. And Alice finally thought how she could go back to her real world from all these wonders. 

Discover how Lewis Carroll’s literary work comes alive on stage featuring The CampArt Kid Actors (ages 7-15 tears old) of Kids Acts Philippines namely: Ella Gonzalez, Noel Comia Jr., Hyacinth Leonado, Allen Orolfo, Justin Orolfo, Angel Yu, Jewel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Woersha Calderon, Van Crisologo, Liam Crisologo, Nathan Flores, Ivan Jacosalem, Liza Marcos, Walline Calderon, Joshua Ang, Gab Hernandez, Princess Manaloto, Bella Engalla, and Raven Orolfo.

Those looking to be part of Alice’s magical adventure to Wonderland through this enchanting musical for the kids by the kids can get an Easter Wonderland Passport (Storybook) to get seats at the venue. 

The passport also entitles bearers to different activities and storybook worlds of Once Upon an Easter Wonderland including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Cinderella’s Royal Ball, Pinocchio’s Toyland, Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Forest, Mulan’s Adventure and Jack and the Beanstalk. Kids can also enjoy other fantastic fairy tale attractions and activities such as Storybook Parade, Giant Easter Egg Exhibit, Candy Buffet, Royal Makeover, Easter Egg Painting and many more!

Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is the story of a child’s world of wonders that will certainly be a fantastic Easter treat that all families will enjoy. 

For more information on Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical and Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

Wings of the World - The World’s first half a thousand-birds show!

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Wings of the World, produced by an all-Filipino team, will unveil its majestic charm from March 28 onwards at the same outdoor theatre as Winged Wonders (The 100 Birds Show).

The show will present an ensemble of our bird buddies in order to promote the protection of our environment. This 25-30 minute spectacular will take the audiences in an immersive experience before unlike anything they’ve ever encountered. 

As for the first time ever in the world, Wings of the World’s grand finale will bring half a thousand birds on stage from all directions of the Alula Amphitheater at Magaul Bird Park. 

Watch as hundreds of pigeons circle your seats. Feel a hundred guinea fowls graze your heads as they descend towards the stage. Marvel as our Rufous Hornbills, and our majestic Macaws fly over your heads. Look up in awe as the giant wings of our white bellied sea eagle cast a shadow over you. Gaze upon the colourful spectacle as Sun Conures bring a shine to your eyes.

Join us this coming March 28, Saturday as we redefine history by bringing together a breathtaking adventure with an animal show as never been seen before. 

Wings of the World will be included in the admission ticket to Magaul Bird Park located at JEST Camp Subic, and will be shown during Weekends and Public Holidays at 11am, 1:30pm and 4pm starting March 28. 

During weekdays, The Winged Wonders 100 Birds Show will be shown at 11am and 1:30Pm. 

For more information, please visit www.magaulbirdpark.com or call their Subic Office at 0472521489 or text 09177964668 or the Manila booking office at 02 2189023 or text 0922 3844227 / 09175310992 

Magaul Bird Park at JEST Camp

Magaul Bird Park at JEST Camp is the leading bird park in the Philippines. The park is privately owned by the Lacap family.

The 2 hectare theme park is home to an exciting array of attractions - being named as Subic’s Ultimate Sky adventure. 

Magaul Bird Park’s Wings of the World 

Storyline :

Wings of Time tells the story of a fantastic journey through time and space. A bird-like creature, Shahbaz, from prehistoric times goes on an adventure with two modern-day teenagers in search of home. Along the way, they discover the world by exploring wondrous locations around the world. As the teenagers assist their newfound friend to find his way home, they too must face a test of their courage and friendship. What decisions will they make and will they too, be able to find their way home? 

For more information, please contact Magaul Bird Park at JEST Camp at 09177964668 and 09223844227 or email us at MAGAULBIRDPARK@JESTCAMP.COM

Project Inspire celebrates 5 years of supporting social entrepreneurs impacting women and girls around the world

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MasterCard and the Singapore Committee for UN Women entitled “Project Inspire celebrates 5 years of supporting social entrepreneurs impacting women and girls around the world."

Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard announce the annual launch and call for submissions for Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World. Celebrating five years of supporting young social entrepreneurs around the world, 2015 promises to be an exciting year. 

With over 1,800 ideas submitted from 72 countries around the world, Project Inspire is now a multi-award winning initiative and one of the most high profile CSR programs in the Asia Pacific region. This year’s challenge welcomes back long-term and committed partners to women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship: knowledge partner INSEAD: The Business School for the World; strategic partner Bain & Company; & supporting partner Hilton WorldWide. Project Inspire 2015 also welcomes new supporting partner, Top3 Media. 

Launched in 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 25th anniversary of MasterCard in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, “Project Inspire: 5 minutes to change the world” is a global challenge that presents 18-35 year olds with a 5-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea to the world. With a US$25,000 Grand Prize and US$10,000 Runner-Up Prize on offer to make their idea a reality, Project Inspire 2015 will take on the theme of ‘Technology or Design for Economic Empowerment’. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they use design or technology as a tool in the work they are doing to enable and empower women economically throughout Asia, the Pacific, Middle East & Africa. 

"Celebrating five years of Project Inspire is a milestone that I am incredibly proud of. The strong partnership with long standing partner and co-founders, MasterCard as well as the much welcomed support from INSEAD: The Business School for the World, Bain & Company, Hilton WorldWide and Top3 Media are a testament to how much the competition has grown, and continues to grow over the years,” says Trina Liang-Lin, President, Singapore Committee for UN Women. “The impact that we’ve seen since 2011 through the competition for women and girls around the world, has truly cemented Singapore as the perfect environment to profile and catapult young social entrepreneurs on a global stage.” 

Georgette Tan, Group Head, Communications, Asia Pacific, MasterCard, adds, “It’s vital that more is done to empower and encourage women to break the glass ceiling in the traditionally male-dominated fields of technology and design. Careers in these fields afford women the opportunity to be financially self-sufficient and positively impact the world through their leadership and creativity. MasterCard is incredibly proud to partner with the Singapore Committee for UN Women and witness the impact Project Inspire has already had in just five years. We are committed to supporting women of all ages and look forward to helping cultivate the next generation of young social entrepreneurs around the world in 2015 and beyond”. 

Applicants must submit a five-minute video detailing how the US$25,000 grant will be used to improve the lives of women and/or girls. The competition commenced on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015, and submissions can be made via the Project Inspire website; www.5minutestochangetheworld.org. 

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 1st July 2015. This year, Project Inspire will choose twenty semi-finalists to progress to a crowd-funding stage of the competition. From the semi-finalists, finalists will be chosen to attend the Grand Finals in Singapore where they will pitch their inspired idea to a panel of judges. The remaining semi-finalists stand a chance of winning a wild-card ticket to pitch their inspired idea at the Grand Finals in Singapore by securing the most amount of supporters during the crowd-funding stage of the competition. Winners are decided by a judging panel and will be announced at an event in Singapore on Friday, 13 November, 2015. 

For media inquiries and interview opportunities, email: media@5minutestochangetheworld.org

To enter, or for more information on Project Inspire, past winners, Project Inspire alumni and judges, along with full terms and conditions, visit: www.5minutestochangetheworld.org

Join the conversation on Facebook: /ProjInspire and Twitter: @Proj_Inspire using #ProjInspire 

DepEd: Palaro 2015 to highlight peace and camaraderie

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What started in 1948 as a quaint inter-school sporting event in Manila became an annual petri dish of discipline, teamwork, excellence, solidarity, and sportsmanship among others.

This event is now popularly known as the Palarong Pambansa.

Over the last 65 years, Palarong Pambansa has produced outstanding athletes in different fields of sports. The road to their success, however, was paved not only by victories but also by defeats and humbling experiences. As such, the Palaro has served as a training ground for opportunities and challenges.

Conducted and spearheaded by the Department of Education (DepEd), Palaro became the pinnacle event of student athletes who are hailed as regional champions in their respective hometowns after a series of sporting events starting from the school-level to the district, provincial and regional level. The thumping heart of this year’s Palaro “Breaking Borders, Building Peace”, signifies peace and unity in religion diversity through athletic rivalry and camaraderie.

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC emphasizes, “More than being a sports event, Palaro depicts the crucial role of sports in inculcating a sense of well-roundedness among the Filipino youth. This year, we are taking it further by not only aiming to produce holistic and strategic-minded young individual, we are also promoting respect for fellowmen regardless of religion, ethnicity or gender." 

In line with this, DepEd Tagum City division office recently held the "Run for Palaro 2015"—a fun run event where more than 3,000 runners participated to help raise additional funds for the Palaro athletes and coaches.

DepEd recognizes the significance of sports in developing the youth’s full potential to become globally competitive citizens while contributing greatly to building the nation. Hence, the Department puts a premium on the Palaro as an avenue to showcase the abilities of future Filipino world class athletes.

The 58th Palarong Pambansa will be held on May 3-9 in the city of Tagum, Davao del Norte. More than 10,000 athletes from both public and private elementary and secondary schools are expected to compete in various sporting events. Playing fields, billeting, hygiene facilities and provision for nourishment are already in place for the athletes, coaches and trainers participating in the week-long sports development program. 

A Home in Datem Horizons East Ortigas

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DATEM Homes launched last year, its pioneer residential development – DATEM Horizons East Ortigas, located at the conveniently accessible Ortigas Extension, this mid-rise development composed of six modern residential buildings spanning five floors with spacious 1-3 bedroom units. 

DATEM Horizons has ensured that homeowners are greeted with carefully crafted, well thought-out designs for a contemporary and innovative architectural home. Built according to our homeowners’ needs, DATEM Horizons has developed comfortable living spaces, clean and well maintained surroundings, and a wide range of amenities for young professionals and starter families to enjoy. 

A New Living Experience 

DATEM Horizons East Ortigas is a home where residents can expect and experience a convenient and relaxing lifestyle. The condominium boasts of amenities and facilities every homeowner desires, starting from within their very own unit.

Offering a mix of one to three bedroom units, each unit is spacious, and complemented with kitchen and dining areas which are closely placed together for functionality, a living area with enough space for family bonding, cozy bedrooms, and bathroom complete with basic features homeowners can decorate and make their own. The best part is that each unit has its own balcony where residents can enjoy some fresh air. It is the perfect home for families and upwardly mobile individuals looking for a secure and convenient living environment, where they can spend a lovely weekend in the community as a family or entertain guests for a night cap or weekend BBQ. 

Getting up to the units is another experience on its own with DATEM Horizons East Ortigas glass elevators giving residents a scenic view of the atrium garden and different amenities. With the elevator, Residents can also enjoy easy access to the property’s garden on the rooftop, and its two gardens on the 5th floor. 

Convenience at Its Best

Once they step outside their home, everything they need for leisure and enjoyment are within reach. On hot days, homeowners can just hop over to the clubhouse and have a nice swim in the pool to cool down. They can also enjoy a day of biking along the property’s trails or bring their kids to the playground. Active individuals can get daily exercise either in the well equipped fitness gym or along the jogging paths. Residents can even get some of their neighbors together and enjoy a friendly competition of basketball over at the court. The garden atrium also has free Wifi connectivity for people to enjoy should they want to lounge around somewhere peaceful. 

For utmost convenience, homeowners’ basic needs are also just a few steps away. With a laundry station, water station, and convenience store within community grounds, there is no need to step outside the property to get everyday necessities

“At DATEM Horizons East Ortigas, we want our residents to find a home in DATEM. We are offering them a smarter living option that goes beyond location, price and size. We provide an array of amenities that cater to young professionals and starter families, a place that has easy access to commercial centers, places of work, schools and medical establishments to provide the best environments for every family,” said DATEM Homes President Architect Arnold de Asis. 

Homeowners at DATEM Horizons East Ortigas will surely find a home in DATEM. DATEM Homes gives every opportunity for Filipinos to create and enjoy a relaxed, convenient, and worry-free lifestyle in a secure, luxurious, and functional residential home. 

For more information on DATEM Homes, DATEM Horizons East Ortigas and what is around the area, please visit www.datemhomes.com.ph and join the Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/DatemHomes. Or visit the DATEM Horizons East Ortigas sales office at Ortigas Ave. Extension, Cainta Rizal to get a glimpse of the smartest home choice today.