Casino Filipino Angeles revs up entertainment offerings; CFA #WeNeverStop recently presents Anne Curtis' “The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal”

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Anne Curtis' “The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal” at CF Angeles, Pampanga was the first among the big celebrity shows ever staged by the state-owned gaming firm for Casino Filipino’s loyal patrons. 

Anne Curtis embodies what top-rate entertainment is all about – fun and exciting surprises.

Star-studded shows await the guests of Casino Filipino (CF) Angeles as the branch unveils a roster of exciting celebrity shows in line with the grand launch of the branch’s new tagline, “@CFA, We Never Stop”.

Redentor Rivera, Branch Manager Casino Filipino Angeles leads the ceremonial toast during the grand launch of CF Angeles new tagline We Never Stop

CF Angeles Branch Manager Redentor Rivera said that beginning on the second half of 2015, the branch will up the ante of its entertainment offerings. 

“The recent developments at CF Angeles are proof that we will do everything to go the extra mile in providing better customer service and satisfaction to our patrons,” he said.

Rivera added that the branch’s new tagline, “@CFA, We Never Stop”, encapsulates their goal to always exceed client expectations. 

“Apart from providing them with a better gaming experience, we also want to give our guests top-notch celebrity performances,” he explained. 

To ensure that CF Angeles give the patrons only the best, they lined-up big names in the entertainment offerings of CF Angeles in the remaining months of 2015. Among the big names in show business who were invited as featured performers in CF Angeles are actress-TV host Anne Curtis (August 20) and Martin Nievera (December 29).

Meanwhile, three of the Philippines’ favorite crooners Richard Poon, Erik Santos and Jose Mari Chan will perform their signature hits during the branch’s VIP nights on August 29, September 26 and November 21, respectively.

Two of the country’s sexiest female celebrities, Ellen Adarna and Sam Pinto, will spice up the gaming areas during the Celebrity Dealing at CF Angeles on September 25 and November 27, together with FHM models and the D&G dancers.

Other invited guest performers who will hold shows in CF Angeles this August are:

- Former Freestyle members Jinky Vidal and Top Suzara (August 26); 

- OPM legend Freddie Aguilar (August 22); 

- Acoustic musician Jimmy Bondoc (August 28).

Meantime, the “Ber Months” will surely be filled with music and laughter as the country’s most sought after TV personalities and stand-up comedians perform at CF Angeles. Fun-filled nights are guaranteed with:

- Pooh (October 20); 

- K Brosas (October 17); 

- Alden Richards (December 2) 

- Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo (December 11).

Also included in the line-up of performances are well-loved OPM artists:

- MYMP (October 14); 

- Luke Mejares (October 23); 

- KZ Tandingan (October 28); 

- The CompanY (November 4); 

- Liezel Garcia (November 13); 

- Vina Morales (November 18);

- Frenchie Dy (November 25).

Apart from the popular celebrity performances, CF Angeles also revved up its gaming offerings by hosting various gaming events such as the bingo sessions which are now being held daily to better accommodate the branch’s different market segments.

The branch likewise spruced up its amenities and facilities to better serve its clients. Some of the recent developments in the gaming venue include the installation of new air-cooling system, opening of a new restaurant at the second floor, setting up of a giant back-to-back LED wall in front of the casino building, construction of a multi-level parking area and updating computer systems and equipment. “We did all of these to better serve our patrons,” Rivera said.

Another value-added service of the branch is the provision of free shuttle services for its guests from different parts of Northern Luzon including, Pangasinan, Baguio and Nueva Ecija. 

“We now have a 24/7 shuttle service for our Korean guests in Pampanga. Soon, we will provide more accessible modes of transportation for our local guests as well. With all these improved services, casino guests from Northern Luzon need not go to Metro Manila to relax and be entertained. We will never stop ensuring that they will find what they are looking for here in CF Angeles,” Rivera added.

For more details on CF Angeles’ various offerings, please call the Branch Marketing and Concierge Office of CF Angeles at (045) 892-5073 local 219 or 119 and (+63) 916-2965714.

Some Photos c/o Arts & Travel Magazine

Electricity rates go down this August

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Meralco announced that after three consecutive months of reduction, the overall rates for its residential customers this August went down by PhP 0.26 per kWh. This brings the total reduction to PhP 1.56 per kWh over the past four months. This month’s reduction also marks the sixth time this year that rates have gone down. In the photo, Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga explains that the reduction in the overall rates was primarily due to a decrease in the generation charge.

The Dangers of Sick Days ? Here's the children’s new disease-fighting sidekicks!

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When kids are on their sick days, parents always think what they can give their suffering child to make them better faster.

Despite the limited forms of cure of diseases, they can be extremely uncomfortable nuisances, resulting in a staggering number of missed days from work and school. It is not surprising that many people are willing to try and pay for almost anything to relieve the annoying symptoms of the common cold. 

When kids skip school due to illness, they miss more than just a class – they miss opportunities for growth

More and more Filipino children are contracting viral and bacterial disease because of weak immune systems, a recent clinical study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism reveals. This growing prevalence of infection in school-age populations is particularly urgent because a single sick day may affect many different facets of your child’s life, including time-sensitive activities like going to school to attend classes.

Multiple sick days are likely to set back your children’s education, as well as their overall development and growth. Classes are typically dependent on very specific timelines, and whenever schoolchildren get sick, they miss valuable lessons that may prove to be crucial later on in the school year. This compromises the pacing for their growth as individuals. It can be very hard for students who are often absent to get back on track.

With school in full swing, it’s important to make sure that your children are kept safe from infection.

Here are some best defense, new disease-fighting sidekicks!

- Stay clean and clear of people who are coughing and sneezing. 

- Good hand washing will help your family avoid most infections. 

- Clean toys and teach older kids to wash their hands and to cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze, or tell them to bend their arm and sneeze into the crook of their elbow. 

- Let them get some air. Breathing fresh can do wonders for a croupy cough. 

- Drinking fluids can also loosen congestion and prevent dehydration. If your child refuses water, offer juice, the age-old remedy - chicken soup and of course, the best defence - fruits! 

 - A serving of pineapple a day helps strengthen immunity

Thus, there is a strong need for better ways to give children the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

Thankfully, parents have an easy, enjoyable way to help protect kids from infection and keep them in school – pineapples.

Gelli Victor hosted the round table discussions regarding the children's immunity and the importance of fruit consumption in a child's diet, held at the Loft 2 Museum Cafe, Ayala, Makati City, August 18, 2015.

Just what do canned pineapples have that make them our children’s new disease-fighting sidekicks? 

As studies show, a lot actually!

The said clinical study checked the possible effects of canned pineapples as a practical immunity booster. A nine-week randomized, controlled trial was conducted on 98 elementary school students in Paco, Manila. The students were divided into three groups. Two of the three groups of children were regularly served Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits. The third group served as the control group and was not given any canned pineapples.

Only the groups who took regular servings of Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits had an increased resistance to disease and infection, with those taking two servings (140g per serving) demonstrating higher granulocyte production.

Granulocytes are key components of white blood cells and are important players of the immune system. They are the fighter cells that detect and kill disease-causing viruses and bacteria. Finally, a healthy solution that’s tastier than most!

The results show that adding 2 servings of canned pineapples to your children’s daily diet goes a long way towards protecting them from sickness. Giving children #DMPineappleADay is a quick, easy, and delicious way of strengthening their immunity, while supplying much-needed nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, fiber, and manganese. 

A stronger immune system can help prevent children from missing out on many opportunities.

With this, children will be able to fight off infection, keep attending classes, and make the most of their precious time in school.

#DMPineappleADay keeps the doctors away... #DMPineappleADay is the best disease-fighting sidekick! 

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Brother signs up University of Southern Philippines Foundation for Toner Management Program

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One of the leading providers of home and business IT peripherals, Brother International Philippines Corporation (Brother Philippines), has recently signed up the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), a private university in Cebu City, for its Toner Management Program.

Brother Philippines’ Toner Management Program is the company’s innovative solution for its institutional or corporate customers. Through the program, customers who sign a two-year toner supply agreement with Brother can avail of its multi-function centres without upfront payment. The program also gives customers the convenience of having the experts take care of the maintenance of the machines, and the replenishment of their printer consumables.

In photo after the signing of the Brother Color Toner Management Program agreement between Brother Philippines and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation are (left to right): Tekzone Computer Sales and Services Sales Coordinator, Brenna Vito; Brother Philippines President, Glen Hocson; USPF Director of Finance, Rosalina Jereza Sepulveda; USPF President, Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan; Brother Philippines Deputy General Manager for Sales and Marketing, Masao Kasagi; USPF Chief Information Officer, Lester Gastala; and Tekzone Computer Sales and Services Accounting Supervisor, Zesprela Bingil.

This will provide offices a more cost effective way to acquire and operate multi-function centres (printers with other functions like faxing, scanning and copying) in the office. 

USPF Finance Director Rosalina J. Sepulveda has initially conducted the research on the total printing costs of the university and found out that over the years, USPF’s printing costs soared high without the benefit of statistical data to support the investment. 

USPF Chief Information Officer Lester Gastala said, “To address our printing cost concerns, we need to partner with a firm that not only delivers reliable technology and supports infrastructure duly tested by the country’s top international schools and local universities, but also one that provides value for investment.”

“Moreso, a balance deployment strategy should be in place,” he added.

USPF President Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan said, “Private universities like us have to find ways to cut down on operating costs to be able to offer reasonable tuition fees while not compromising the quality of our education. This is why we thank Brother Philippines for introducing its Toner Management Program because it allows us to maintain our printing costs at manageable levels.” 

Brother Philippines President Glenn P. Hocson said, “Our toner management program will definitely make our products more attractive as they are now more affordable to broader segments of businesses. It aims to help offices like that of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation concentrate on their core operations by allowing Brother to handle their printing needs.” 

Hocson adds, “The program signals our readiness to take on more responsibilities for our corporate customers. It is also our way of challenging ourselves to keep on growing as we come up with more and more innovative solutions, especially for our corporate customers.”

This expansion of Brother Philippines through its corporate business portfolio is aligned with the Brother Group’s strategy to reinforce solutions offering as a pillar of growth. Starting as a sewing machine repair shop in Japan over a hundred years ago, the Brother Group has evolved and grown, and now has manufacturing and sales facilities in over 44 countries and regions worldwide.

Celebrate Filipino Culture and Cuisine at Robinsons Manila Malls! Join "Pistang Pinoy" and "Flavor of Manila" Food & Culture Festival

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It has often been observed that the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines is seamlessly captured through our equally enticing cuisine. Indeed, the tapestry of our geographic diversity and historical influences is well-reflected in the way that our best-loved dishes (both savory and sweet) are interpreted.

Through a remarkable array of exhibits, demonstrations, parades, workshops, and performances, two of Manila’s most popular malls will highlight the amazing synergy that exists between Filipino culture, art, and food.

From August 28 to August 30, Robinsons Place Manila, premium mall in the heart of Manila and a favorite shopping destination of tourists will feature “Flavors of Manila”, which will offer a unique activity for each of the three days it will be held. Day one will present a water lilly bag making workshop, with a traditional rondalla performace delighting visitors on the next day. The final day kicks off with a cooking demonstration by “Master Chef” sensation Chef Myra, followed by a water lilly gown parade and a cultural performance. Throughout the entire duration of the festival, visitors can indulge their cravings for Filipino food via an impressive line-up of tenant booths and stalls. 

Meanwhile, Robinson’s Place Otis will begin the festivities a little earlier, beginning on August 22 and lasting up to the 28th. In order to conclude the “Buwan ng Wika” with delighful flair, the Pandacan area’s most contemporary shopping complex brings wonderful new meaning to “Pistang Pinoy”. The Fiesta-themed event will feature exciting and interactive traditional Filipino games, as well as performances from the country’s leading cultural dancers (Tingob and banga dance, tinikling, karatong, katzudaratan and singkil) and singers. Needless to say, a vast selection of customary Filipino dishes, delicacies, and pasalubong items will be readily available to take customers on a veritable culinary tour of the Philippines. 

Flavors of Manila and Pistang Pinoy will be held in partnership with Mangan Filipino Restaurant, Bacolod Inasal, Vibes Massage, Dermstrata, and BGT Healthcare Center.

For more information about this cultural and culinary renaissance in the heart of Manila, please visit www.robinsonsmalls.com