Hue Studio Salon officially opened at the Magnolia Residences

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Taking time for yourself is not an indulgence. It's a necessity and a great way to deal with stress. It's rare that we set aside time to be refreshed. Take a break! Relax. And pamper yourself in a place to give you what you need and what you want.  Get a massage. Enhance your beauty. This is a perfect way to renew and rejuvenate.

A beauty salon recently opened by beautiful ladies and with professional staff who dedicated to provide the absolute finest services for your body, nails and hair.

Hue Salon was officially opened to the public last June 12, 2015 located at the Magnolia Residences, New Manila, Quezon City (directly across Robinsons Magnolia mall). 

Hue Studio Salon is a full-service salon that offers professional hair, nail, skin care and massage therapy services. 

Hue Studio Salon’s modern interiors, mood lighting, tranquil music, and soft comfortable couches provide the highest level of customer pampering.

HUE Studio Salon is located at Unit 1, Basement level, Tower B, the Magnolia Residences, New Manila, Quezon City (directly across Robinsons Magnolia mall).

For inquiry and for your next salon appointment you may call us at 542-3145 or 0917-5386852. For more information on future marketing promotions and salon details, like us on Facebook – huestudiosalon and follow us on Instagram – Hue_StudioSalon.

"The Normal Heart" is set to open on July 3

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"THE NORMAL HEART" is the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play about the early rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. During this period, a deadly epidemic was decimating North America’s gay population, killing people in the thousands, devastating an entire generation and changing the way we think about sex forever.

Written by playwright and activist Larry Kramer, "The Normal Heart" is set to open on July 3 (Fri) 8pm with succeeding limited performances on July 4 (Sat) 3pm & 8pm; July 5 (Sun) 3pm & 8pm at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

Topnotch theater actor Bart Guingona, who also directs the play and shall essay the role of the very intense activist Ned Weeks who is both difficult and charming.

"The Normal Heart" shows with stage actors and tv personalities like Richard Cunanan, Topper Fabregas, TJ Trinidad, Roselyn Perez, Red Concepcion, Nor Domingo and Jef Flores who will take on multiple roles such as Craig, Grady and the Hiram Keebler City Hall representative.

Topper Fabregas and Bart Guingona in The Normal Heart

SYNOPSIS:

During the early 1980s, Jewish-American writer and gay activist Ned Weeks struggles to pull together an organization focused on raising awareness about the fact that an unidentified disease is killing off an oddly specific group of people: gay men largely in New York City. Dr. Emma Brookner, a physician and survivor of polio, as a consequence of which she is using a wheelchair, is the most experienced with this strange new outbreak and bemoans the lack of medical knowledge on the illness, encouraging the abstinence of gay men for their own safety, since it is unknown yet even how the disease is spread. Ned, a patient and friend of Brookner, calls upon his lawyer brother, Ben, to help fund his crisis organization; however, Ben's attitude toward his brother is to give merely passive support, ultimately exposing his apparent homophobia. For the first time in his life, meanwhile, Ned falls in love, beginning a relationship with New York Times writer Felix Turner.

The increasing death toll raises the unknown illness, now believed to be caused by a virus, to the status of an epidemic, though the press remains largely silent on the issue. A sense of urgency guides Ned who realizes that Ben is more interested in buying a two-million-dollar house than in backing Ned's activism. Ned explosively breaks off ties to his brother until Ben can fully accept Ned and his homosexuality. Ned next looks to Mayor Ed Koch's administration for aid in financing research about the epidemic that is quickly killing off hundreds of gay men, including some of Ned's personal friends.

Ned's organization elects as its president Bruce Niles, who is described as the "good cop" of gay activism, in comparison to Ned; while Bruce is cautious, polite, deferential, and closeted, Ned is vociferous, confrontational, incendiary, and supportive only of direct action. Tensions between the two are clear, though they must work together toward the promotion of their organization. Felix, meanwhile, reveals to Ned his belief that he is infected with the mysterious virus.

Although he continues to try to strengthen interactions with the mayor, Ned ruins his chances when his relentless and fiery personality appalls a representative sent by the mayor. Dr. Brookner gradually takes the role of activist herself, noting the epidemic's appearance in other countries around the world and even among heterosexual couples. 

Although she desperately asks for government funding for further research, she is denied; the rejection releases in her a passionate tirade against those who allow the persistence of an epidemic that is taking the lives of the homosexual individuals already marginalized by the government. In the meantime, Ned's conflict with Bruce comes to a head, and their organization's board of directors ultimately expels Ned from the group, believing his unstable vehemence to be a threat to the group's attempts at more calm-mannered diplomacy.

As Felix's condition worsens, he visits Ben Weeks in order to make his will and with a hope of reconciling Ben with his brother. Felix soon dies and Ned blames himself for Felix's death, lamenting that he did not fight hard enough to have his voice heard. The mortality rate from HIV/AIDS is shown to continue increasing as the stage fades to black.

Ticket prices for "THE NORMAL HEART" are:

Php1,500 orchestra center
Php1,000 orchestra side & loge
Php500 balcony. 

For ticket inquiries, please call Call 2150788 or 09175378313. Or call TicketWorld at 8919999.

Visit The Necessary Theatre on Facebook and follow @AAITNT on Twitter to check out other details of " THE NORMAL HEART ".

Shops Galore! All-new TC Shopping Plaza opens in Tutuban Center

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Daytime shops, night market offer business opportunities for SMEs

Shopping is necessity thing in our life. Because we need something- food, clothes, shoes, for gifts and anything!

I love going shopping, especially in the sales, because you can find a lot of special prices. Avid shoppers looking for the very best deals and affordable items are in for a treat—and so are the budding entrepreneurs looking to for an opportunity start a business.

The TC Shopping Plaza at TutubanCenter formally opened on Independence Day, and with over 170 stalls operating from 9AM to 7PM, the plaza serves as an exciting daytime complement to Tutuban Center’s thriving night market scene.

“We are positioning Tutuban Center as a one-stop shop, and offer a “complete” shopping destination for great finds at affordable prices - day and night,” says Sylvia Tecson, VP-Leasing and Marketing of Tutuban Center.

TC Shopping Plaza opens in Tutuban Center. (in photo, L-R) Tutuban Center officials Christopher Sioson, Building Administration Manager; Christopher De Leon, AVP for Construction & Engineering Management; Sylvia Tecson, VP for Sales & Marketing and Teodocio Mosquito, AVP for Security & Safety Compliance formally open the new TC Shopping Plaza at Tutuban Center on Independence Day. With over 170 operating from 9AM to 7PM, the plaza serves as an exciting daytime complement to Tutuban Center’s thriving night market scene. According to Sylvia Tecson, VP-Leasing and Marketing of Tutuban Center, aside from catering to Tutuban Center’s shoppers, the TC Shopping Plaza also aims to give its existing and potential tenants plenty of business opportunities, thanks to heavy foot traffic in the area.Located near Bonifacio Plaza (in front of Prime Block and Centermall), the TC Shopping Plaza provides convenient access to shoppers and tenants coming from Mayhaligue (PNR Riders), Recto (LRT and north), from Tondo, and from Ilaya and Tabora in Divisoria.

“Here at TC Shopping Plaza, you will see a wonderful assortment of products—from RTW, Apparels, Accessories and Home Essentials, to Souvenirs and Novelty Items. And of course, there’s a lot of food offerings to be discovered and enjoyed as well,” she adds.

Just as important, Tecson says that aside from catering to Tutuban Center’s shoppers, the TC Shopping Plaza also aims to give its existing and potential tenants business opportunities.

“Tutuban has always been known as the Pioneer of Retail and Trading in Manila’s Business District” Tecson notes.

“We opened the TC Shopping plaza to provide a venue for “mom-and-pop” and SME-type of businesses, and in the process help improve the livelihood of residents in the area.”

Located near the Bonifacio Plaza (in front of Prime Block and Centermall), the TC Shopping Plaza provides convenient access to shoppers and tenants coming from Mayhaligue (PNR Riders), Recto (LRT and north), from Tondo, and from Ilaya and Tabora in Divisoria.

Food for Thought: Fresh Meals Keep Mind and Body Healthy

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Chef Eugene Raymundo

“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.”

-- Hippocrates, philosopher

GLAD, the Filipino mom’s partner in food protection and kitchen management, reminds everyone that the healthy-living movement is here to stay. 

There’s nothing like a visit to The Farm of Galilee in Silang, Cavite and organic farming advocate Gejo Jimenez’ Malipayon Farm, to see firsthand how the earth brings nourishment to the food we eat. “Here in our farm, we do things in harmony with nature,” says Jimenez. 

Mr. Gejo Jimenez, owner of The Malipayon Farms together with top executives of GLAD (from left:) Renelle delos Santos, product manager; Tisha De Veyra, marketing director, and Marites Dagdag, president.

Guests experienced the joys of reconnecting with the wonders of vegetation while harvesting their own produce. The tour was made even more special with a feast prepared by chef and food stylist, Eugene Raymundo. 

Using the available produce in the farms, such as the red and green curly lettuce, arugula, wansuy, and edible flowers for the dishes, Chef Eugene stresses on the value of fresh ingredients in healthy cooking and the importance of proper food protection. 

The Best Ever GLAD ClingWrap can seal in the moisture of the produce by up to 99%, the freshness is kept longer, and the nutritional value of the food is preserved.

Chef Eugene proceeds with his preparations, using the new Glad Mini ClingWrap. “After slicing what you need, just wrap the vegetable or fruit to keep the freshness, and store in the refrigerator for the next use,” he says. 

“It’s just the right size, so it’s easy to manage,” he says, of his new favourite kitchen companion. This latest addition to the ClingWrap family is a smart way to wrap small portions.. 

The farm-to-table experience brought valuable insights on farming, freshness, and great food, and made guests savour the combination of Chef Eugene’s line-up of mouth-watering and refreshing recipes. 

Good food heals and nourishes the mind and body, and should be enjoyed in its fresh state as much as possible. Make it a habit to keep Glad Mini ClingWrap ready in the kitchen, and know that enjoying a happy healthy lifestyle extends to proper everyday kitchen management.

Here are some easy-to-prepare mouth-watering recipes from Glad and Chef Eugene :

Orzo & Tuyo Salad in Tuba Vinaigrette

Orzo & Tuyo Salad in Tuba Vinaigrette 

Ingredients: 

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tbsp capers, chopped

1 tbsp minced onions

3 pcs black olive, finely chopped

3 pcs green olive, finely chopped

3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

3 cup Tuba or Coco vinegar

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper 

400 gms orzo, cooked according to package directions

1/2 cup tuyo flakes

1 pc kesong puti, diced

½ cup dried mangoes, cut into slivers

40 gms wild arugula

20 gms micro greens (red amaranth)

20 gms edible flowers 

Procedure: 

In a bowl, blend garlic, capers, olives, vinegars, oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour over cooked orzo and half of the tuyo flakes, kesong puti and dried mangoes, toss until well blended. Cover bowl with Glad ClingWrap and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Place in a serving dish and top with the remaining fresh ingredients. (Serves 6.)

Grilled Coco-Wansuy Prawns and Pineapple 

Grilled Coco-Wansuy Prawns and Pineapple 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ tbsp grated garlic

1 tsp grated ginger

3 tbsp finely chopped wansuy

1 pc chili, chopped (optional)

1 tbsp calamansi juice

2 tbsp bagoong

pinch cumin

½ tsp paprika

1/3 cup coconut milk

1 tbsp desiccated coconut

500 gms tiger prawns, shelled, deveined with tails intact

fresh pineapple, sliced 

Procedure: 

Place all ingredients except for the prawns and pineapple in a Glad Freezer Zipper Bag. Seal and mash all ingredients together until well blended. Mix in prawns and mix lightly to distribute marinade evenly. Lay pineapple on one side and seal. Chill for at least 30 minutes (pineapple-side down). Grill prawns and pineapple until done. (Serves 6.)

Croissant Pudding with Chocnut Cream with Tsokolate Caviar 

Croissant Pudding with Chocnut Cream with Tsokolate Caviar 

Ingredients: 

6 pcs croissant, cut into pieces

1 ½ cups Fresh milk

1 cup cream

10 eggyolks

1/2 cup coco sugar

1 cup heavy cream, chilled 

8 pcs chocnut, crumbled

2 pcs tablea chocolate 

¼ cup milk

1 ¾ cup water

1/3 cup raw tapioca

fresh fruits 

Procedure: 

Pre-heat oven to 325F. 

Line a loaf pan with Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake. 

In a bowl, blend milk, cream, yolks and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Dip pieces of croissant in the milk mixture and place in the loaf pan. Lightly pack and pour remaining milk mixture on top. Bake for 45 minutes. Let it cool before slicing. 

In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff and blend in crumbled chocnut. Chill until ready to serve. Bring water and tablea to a boil until totally dissolved, blend in milk and let it cool. Boil 4 cups of water and add in tapioca. Cook for 12 minutes. Drain and lightly wash with running water. Soak in Tsokolate and chill overnight. (Serves 10.) 

For more recipes and tips on food protection, visit Glad’s website, www.glad.com.ph and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/GladKitchen.

A Night of Middle-Eastern Delights at Pan Pacific Manila

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Pan Pacific Manila delighted its guests to a taste of the Middle East as it introduced its new array of middle eastern treats as well as an announcement of the newest addition to the culinary and sales and marketing team.

Chef Tarek Alsarraj, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Jane Perez, and the rest of Pan Pancific Manila’s Sales and Marketing team.

Pan Pacific Manila’s general manager Mr. Richard Masselin, formally opened the night with a warm welcome and the introduction of Pan Pacific Manila’s new sous chef, Tarek Alsarraj, who will be responsible in conceptualizing and creating new dishes for middle-eastern guests. He also introduced Pan Pacific Manila’s new Sales and Marketing Director, Ms. Jane Perez who will be responsible in leading the Sales and Marketing team. 

Pan Pacific Manila’s General Manager, Richard Masselin with Chef Tarek Alsarraj

The guests were treated to a special buffet composed of delectable middle-eastern dishes such as Hummus, Mutabal, Baba Ghanoush, Beef and Vegetable Sambusa, Moussaka, Chicken Kabsa, Samak Harra, Umm Ali and Baklava.

Guests also had an option of ending their night with a relaxing Shisha session while drinking Moroccan tea and Turkish coffee. 

Director of Sales and Marketing, Jane Perez, Sales Executive Ilene Uminga together with guests of Pan Pacific Manila

Pan Pacific Manila will be offering the said dishes for a limited time starting in June, in their special “Chef’s Talk” Menu.

For more information on Pan Pacific Manila, please visit panpacific.com/manila.

About Pan Pacific Manila

The first and finest Butler hotel in the Philippines – ranked among the top Asia city hotels at the 2008 and 2009 Readers Choice Awards, named one of the best places to stay in the world at the Annual Gold List by the Conde Nast Traveler, and also awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Business Hotel at the 2012, 2011 and 2008 World Travel Awards. 

Conveniently located at the heart of the historical and cultural district of Malate in the Manila Bay area, Pan Pacific Manila is a short drive to the city’s convention, exhibition and business centres and a walk away from shopping, food and entertainment establishments. A business hotel, designed to offer a comfortable abode to business and leisure travellers with its excellent facilities and service, the hotel has 236 all-executive rooms and suites and 7 spacious function rooms. 

For more information, call (63-2) 318 0788 or visit panpacific.com/manila for more special offers. 

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts comprises 22 premium hotels, resorts and serviced suites (including those under development) across Asia, North America, Oceania and Europe. The “Pan Pacific” brand provides refreshing Pacific experiences inspired by an invigorating blend of its Pacific Rim locations. It is focused on enriching experiences that draw on a diversity of landscapes and cultures; and relevant choices that convey freedom and individuality. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveller magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, AAA Four Diamond Award, Condé Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards. For more information, visit panpacific.com.

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a listed hotel subsidiary of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia’s most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties. Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns, manages and/or markets over 30 hotels, resorts and serviced suites with over 10,000 rooms in Asia and North America including those under development. The Group comprises two acclaimed brands: Pan Pacific and Parkroyal. 

Pan Pacific is a leading brand in Asia and the Pacific Rim situated in key cities of distinguished destinations offering upper upscale accommodations and services. Parkroyal® is an upscale regional Asia Pacific brand which promises a lifestyle-approach to hospitality that will leave guests with an experience to remember. For more information, visit pphg.com