The Stunning Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel Takes Top Title at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards!

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Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel was excited and honoured to be awarded yet another prestigious accolade by the internationally respected World Luxury Hotel Awards. Heralded for the second year in a row as the number one ‘Luxury New Hotel’, the picture perfect beachside hotel gives Conde NastTraveler’s ‘Most Beautiful Island in the World’ yet another top title to be proud of!

The recent award is certainly not Villa Caemilla’s first – shortly after opening, in 2015 the hotel fought off some of the best establishments on the planet and won their first prestigious accolade at the Boutique Hotel Awards, for the much-coveted ‘Best Newcomer’ award. Soon after, they took top spot at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, winning ‘New Luxury Hotel’ and ‘Hotel of the Year’ awards. Earlier this year the hotel got listed as one of the World’s Best Bars and won “Best Boutique Hotel of Year 2016” with the ‘Luxury Travel Guide’ awards. 

The globally recognized World Luxury Hotel Awards took place on 29 October, 2016. Wellknown in the industry for giving recognition to top hotels for exceptional service and world-class facilities, a panel of hospitality professionals chooses nominees, and a wider audience votes for the award winners. Villa Caemilla was delighted to have been voted into the top spot for the second time in a row!

The tropical island of Boracay, Philippines, is famous for its stunning four-kilometre stretch of powder-soft sand that is White Beach. The island (one of 7,641 in the country) has been recognized as the most beautiful island in the world by global media. 

One of the few boutique hotels on Boracay Island, Villa Caemilla is located on the gorgeous beachfront of tranquil Station 3. Surrounded by white sand, palm trees and the beautiful azure ocean, the views from the hotel are breath taking.

Stylish yet intimate, the hotel boasts 39 luxury rooms and a bar/restaurant that is a gastronome’s delight –listen to mellow live music while sipping on Happy Hour cocktails, or relax on the ergonomic beach loungers. The highly trained team providesa world-class service and you can enjoy a global culinary experience with a delightful Filipino twist.

Guests enjoy myriad activities like boat trips, kite surfing and snorkelling, and right on the doorstep of Villa Caemilla is some of the best diving in the world! All this combinedwith the comfort of the hotel makes Villa Caemilla the perfect place for a life-changing tropical holiday.

Says Villa Caemilla’s Resort Manager, Wesley van der Voort:

 “The Villa Caemilla Family couldn’t be more proud about winning multiple awards since our opening. We have created a family of different nationalities, learning everyday about what our guests want to experience and adjusting to this on a daily basis. We could not be more proud and happy with our team.”

MoneyGram Brings Overseas Filipino Workers Closer to their Families

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This holiday season MoneyGram launches two campaigns to recognize millions of Filipinos working overseas and their families back home as modern day heroes.

“We understand the challenges and emotional stress experienced by families that are set apart. We want to bring them together not only thanks to our reliable and convenient money transfers but also give them a chance to reunite for the holidays,” says Alex Chan Lim, country manager for the Philippines at MoneyGram.

In the spirit of “Welcome Home Kabayan” promotion, MoneyGram aims to bring home an Overseas Filipino Worker living in Japan to meet with family and friends in the Philippines. The promotion is open to all customers who send money with MoneyGram either in a SBI Remit location or online until December 31. 

“MoneyGram Idol Awards” are designed to honor our modern day heroes with one-of-a-kind gathering to take place in May 2017. 

To participate in this contest, receivers should:

Visit http://global.moneygram.com/ph/en between December 5, 2016 and March 5, 2017 and fill in a simple form.

By providing their personal as well as transaction details, participants get the chance to win cash prizes (20 x 5,00 pesos and 10 x 20,000 pesos) as well as an invitation to a special dinner hosted by MoneyGram in May, 2017. 

Lucky winners will be announced in the 4th week of March 2017. 

“Philippines is one of the world’s largest remittance markets, according to the World Bank. In 2015 over $28 billion flowed into the country constituting for 9.6% of its’s GDP. At MoneyGram, we firmly believe that the money OFWs send back home provide not only for everyday needs of their families but also support them in achieving their dreams linked to education and investments,” added Lim.

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Brillante Mendoza Presents: Monthly Made-For-Television Movies By TV5

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Photo shows from left: Lloyd Manaloto, Head of Digital 5 and of Network Marketing, TV5 ; Chot Reyes, President, TV5 ; Brillante Mendoza ; Mel Yazon, First Vice President and Head of programming and acquisition. (Photo : http://brillantemamendoza.com/news/)

TV5 is bringing another first to Philippine free television! After its unmatched sports coverage of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season, fearless news reporting segments and its unique Tagalized versions of popular US television series, it will now give the Filipino audience the brilliance of a world-class director right in their homes.

On December 19, 2016, TV5 proudly announced its collaboration with acclaimed director Brillante Ma. Mendoza for its newest offering, Brillante Mendoza Presents. The show will feature made-for-television movies created exclusively forTV5.

Photo shows from left: Lloyd Manaloto, Head of Digital 5 and of Network Marketing, TV5 ; Chot Reyes, President, TV5 ; Brillante Mendoza ; Mel Yazon, First Vice President and Head of programming and acquisition.

The name Brillante Mendoza is synonymous with excellent films that reflect the unfiltered realities of society. Viewers can expect the same quality of storytelling and craftsmanship in Brillante Mendoza Presents. For TV5, this is a testament to their commitment to provide viewers with shows that raise the level of free TV entertainment.

Brillante Mendoza has been making the rounds of international film festivals since his first movie Masahista in 2005. He is the only Filipino to have won Best Director in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for his feature film Kinatay, a story of a young man who suddenly finds himself in a criminal syndicate. Most recently, his film about a small-time drug dealer in dire need of bail money, Ma’ Rosa, earned a Best Actress award for the Jaclyn Jose at the Cannes Film Festival.

Brillante Mendoza’s success in the international arena has given so much pride for the Philippines. With Brillante Mendoza Presents, TV5 is giving the director another space to feature his work and reach out to Filipinos from all walks of life. The stories will be authentic and unique, definitely a far cry from the usual TV dramas. Brillante Mendoza Presents will air once a month starting January 2017 on TV5.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch the work of a true film master. Tune in to TV5 for more updates on this new program.

Get inspired this festive season with all-new season of Bake with Anna Olson!

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Come December, Asian Food Channel treats viewers to a brand new season of Bake with Anna Olson! Anna Olson will take viewers on a tasty journey starting with baking basics working all the way up to masterclass level recipes. Join her as she shares her personal tips and tricks, all picked from her library of all things baked and help you become a whiz in the kitchen! Whether it’s a savoury soufflé, a creamy pie or a plate of decadent pancakes, Anna will always have the perfect recipe to sweeten up your day. 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Anna’s Swiss Meringue Gem:

Swiss Meringue Gems  

Recipe courtesy of Anna Olson   

Yield:  4 dozen

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes 

Difficulty Level: Easy

INGREDIENTS:

Meringues

• 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 6 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• Pink food coloring paste

Toppings

• 250ml whipping cream
• 3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 48 fresh raspberries

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 95 C and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

• Place the egg whites with the sugar and lemon juice in a metal bowl and whisk. 

• Place the bowl over a pot filled with approximately 2.5cm of simmering water and whisk the whites constantly until they are warm to the touch. 

• Using an electric beater, or pouring the warmed whites into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the whites on high speed for about 4 minutes or until they are glossy and hold a stiff peak when the beaters are lifted. 

• Use a toothpick to add a little pink coloring paste and stir in by hand.

• Spoon the meringue into a large piping bag fitted with a medium star tip. Pipe a dot of meringue on the underside of each corner of the parchment paper. This will stop the parchment from lifting up as you pipe. Pipe little rosettes (about 2.5cm) across the trays, leaving some space between them.  

• Bake the meringues until they are dry, but not brown at all, for approximately 30 to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool the meringues on the baking tray.  

Chef’s tip: If you find the meringues still soft after cooling, return them to the oven. 

• To make the toppings, whip the cream in a bowl until it holds a soft peak. 

• Fold in the icing sugar and vanilla.

• Fill a medium piping bag with the toppings and pipe a little cream on top of each meringue. Top each with a single raspberry. Serve within 2 hours.

Note: The meringues can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container, but the assembled gems should be enjoyed very soon after being topped.

Catch Bake With Anna Olson season 3, premiering on 16 December, Friday at 9pm, only on Asian Food Channel, available on:  

Platform	Channel Code
SkyCable	22 (Analog)/ 248 HD
Dream Satellite	TV27
Cignal	62
Destiny Cable	71 (Analog)/ 22 (Digital)

Restaurant Depot Opens First Store in the Philippines ! (Where Savings Come in Big Sizes)

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This is super good news for the food service industry! Here's one place to provide people involved in the food service industry for all their needs for convenience and bigger savings - RESTAURANT DEPOT. 

Restaurant Depot was officially opened last December 12, 2016, with a grand inauguration officiated by businessmen Willy Cheng and Wilson Tieng (Solar Channel),  It is located at FB Harrison St. Pasay City, Philippines.

Restaurant Depot is a membership-only warehouse club for people involved in the foodservice industry - canteens, food stalls, restaurants, caterers, home bakers, and chefs and even students and anyone who is just passionate about cooking.

Membership gives you access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, and kitchenware in a convenient shopping format, where buying in bulk translates to big savings. 

Marge Tieng, Restaurant Depot Marketing Head

Marketing Head Marge Tieng said that the innovative minds behind Restaurant Depot gathered everything a foodservice business will need in one place and opened a membership-only warehouse club store that give card holders exclusive access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

"This is a labor of love, this is a 2 year project that we curated carefully especially the selection of products. This will be the start of something big. Next year we will have imported selections that you can enjoy because this is where savings come in big sizes!" says Mr. Willy Tieng.

Restaurant Depot give business owners, homemakers and enthusiasts and even students better options, everything you will need in one place with a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

Here are what to see at the RESTAURANT DEPOT:

FRESH AND FROZEN – Seafood, meat, chicken, and pork products have all gone through rigorous quality control standards by trusted suppliers and are priced competitively for your needs.

PROCESSED – From frozen dimsum products to processed meat products and shabu-shabu ingredients, Restaurant Depot has a variety of pre-made food products for business needs. 

BAKING ITEMS – Restaurant Depot is a baker’s haven with its specialized sections for fudges, syrups, flavorings, sprinkles, nuts and chocolates. 

OIL – Giant sizes of various oil brands are available in the store for easy selection as well as an extensive selection of cooking oils, olive oils and truffle oils. 

DRY GOODS – Restaurant Depot has all the staples for a full service meal from flour, rice, salt to sugar products in bulk sizes. 

DAIRY – Restaurant Depot’s big sizes of mozzarella, cream cheese and dairy products gives you huge savings where it counts. 

CANNED GOODS – Various sizes of canned mushrooms, corn, olives, tuna, and meat products are available to cover your kitchen needs. 

NOODLES AND PASTA – Restaurant Depot has pasta and noodles in all shapes and sizes for your kitchen’s recipes. 

SPICES – Restaurant Depot has an extensive array of spices with shelves full of choice seasonings for your easy selection. Spices and seasonings are available in large packs, ensuring huge savings and more quantity for lower prices. 

BEVERAGES – From ready to drink juices, beverage syrups, purees, to economical juice powder packs, Restaurant Depot provides numerous choices of beverage blends for your foodservice needs. The store also has a wide section of alcoholic products; from imported wines, beers and liquor for your bar needs. 

SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS – Restaurant Depot has all the condiments to flavor your food, from ketchups, mayonnaise, mustards, soy sauces, fish sauces, and vinegars. Apart from this, Restaurant Depot brings world food cuisine to table tops with everything from Thai to Malaysian to Japanese condiments. 

PACKAGING – With an extensive assortment of cupcake liners, pastry and cake boxes; as well as various plastic food storage sizes for take-out needs and disposable party products in bulk, the store is filled with options for your packaging requirements. 

CLEANING – From scrubs to sponges and cleaning liquids, Restaurant Depot has larger sizes in order to optimize your cleaning budget. 

TABLEWARE – Restaurant Depot has dinnerware and drinkware for classic table settings, as well as table accessories to complete your table tops. 

KITCHENWARE – From flatware to small electrical appliances, Restaurant Depot has a wide array of pots, pans, kitchen tools and catering equipment to fulfill your needs. 

Here at Restaurant Depot, you can find all these great selections under one roof. Our aim is to be your reliable partner – providing a convenient foodservice shopping experience where SAVINGS come in BIG SIZES.

Visit Restaurant Depot, 2738 FB Harrison St.Pasay City, Philippines, 

 opens daily from 8AM to 7PM. 

For MEMBERSHIP, sign up at www.restaurantdepot.com.ph and get updates on exclusive promo deals and discounts! 

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