The Philippines’ first internationally-designed Bike Playground at Circulo Verde

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Property developer Ortigas & Company incorporates cycling into the latest addition to its 10-hectare masterplanned mixed-use community in Bagumbayan, Quezon City.

The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde holds to its promise of quality living in wide open tranquil spaces amidst retail options for residents and visitors to enjoy. It blends urban living with suburban charm while maintaining a lush and green concept, notes Architect Renee Bacani, Vice President and General Manager of the Shopping Centers Division of Ortigas & Company

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A Bike Park for All 

Be you a beginner or serious trainer, The Bike Playground is suited for you as it incorporates fun into the whole equation of cycling as a sport and form of exercise.

Set aside any notion that The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde is only for those who are into biking. The facility aims to promote cycling as a leisure activity that can be enjoyed by the young and old, from beginners to professional riders.

World Class Pump Track 

The Bike Playground holds the distinction of being the first signature covered asphalt pump track exclusively designed for Circulo Verde by bemedalled cyclist and international designer Claudio Caluori under his Velosolutions company.

Swiss-born designer Claudio discovered his passion for mountain biking at a young age and went on to ride competitively from the late 1990s. While serving as team manager for Gstaad-Scott, a World Championships winning team of riders, Claudio started building world-class pump tracks, pump parks, and downhill trails all over the world. “There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing the children’s smiles during their first laps on a pump track we just built,” says Caluori.

Among the world-class tracks Velosolutions has built can be found in Thailand, Indonesia, Canada, Switzerland and New York, USA. The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde will become part of that roster. 

Outdoor Track

Aside from the signature asphalt pump track, The Bike Playground features an outdoor trail that will provide the full biking experience for riders of all ages. The trail will cater to all skill levels and all types of bicycles from mountain bikes and road bikes to BMX and Cyclocross.

“Being in the middle of the city, The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde is a good venue for those who want to try biking and to those who want to squeeze in their biking time before or after work," shares Parabanne Mendoza, international award-winning Philippine mountain biker, track builder, and Fox Athlete.

Definitely, cycling rookies and athletes alike will derive joy and exhilaration from every stunt executed and every trail navigated. 

For more details about The Bike Playground at Circulo Verde, you may check out @thebikeplayground in Facebook and Instagram 

For 85 years, Ortigas & Co. has been bringing to life some of the nation’s most loved and most iconic places such as Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas at Frontera Verde, Estancia at Capitol Commons, and Industria at Circulo Verde thus creating new experiences, traditions, and aspirations. Still, it continues to build for life. For more information on Ortigas & Co., 

visit http://ortigas.com.ph.

#ReadySetGO! Run wild with Ekobuds GO

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Engage for an adventure in the long haul and live with the rush with Ekobuds GO! 

It’s suited for an active lifestyle, as you can tune in to the soundtrack of your day with hassle-free connectivity. Strut your way with its matte black finish that adds that accent you’ve been looking for your style. Take your daily activities to an enjoyable level with this dust and sweat-proof Ekobuddy. 

It's time to stop watching the clock and start making all your plans happen. 

With Ekobuds GO, you can go run wild.

Bluetooth: V4.1+EDR
Chipset: AB1512
Frequency range: 20HZ-20Khz
Sensitivity: 95DB 士3db
Impedance: 32Ω
Play time: 4.5 hrs
Standby time: 120hrs
Charging time: 2hrs
Battery: 80 mAh
Water resistance level: IPX4


SRP: 1470


Available starting February 1 at Ekotek kiosks (SM Megamall and SM North EDSA),  Office Warehouse, Anson’s, and more stores nationwide!

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It's back! Savory snack solution: Jollibee Tuna Pie

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Your favorite Jollibee Tuna Pie is back once again! 

Jollibee Tuna Pie is available in solo, trio pack, and value meal starting at P45.

Get your much-needed Jollibee Tuna Pie fix available in Trio Pack for only P130!

There are some fast food favorites that come and go from the menu boards since they’re available for a limited time only. Much like Jollibee’s Tuna Pie, its fans have been craving for the return of the country’s number one fast food chain’s cheesy, creamy tuna filling in a crispy, golden brown pie crust making it perfect for a delicious and irresistible treat!

Well say no more because it’s that time of the year again! Starting today, February 1, Jollibee is bringing the much-awaited Tuna Pie back!

A certified favorite of Pinoys since it launched in 2009, the Tuna Pie is the perfect snack to take on-the-go because of its generous filling of chunky tuna flakes, thick, peppery, and cheesy sauce with vegetables, encased in a crunchy, crispy golden pie crust that’s sure to leave Tuna Pie fanatics crave for more than just one.

The Lenten season is just around the corner and everyone can enjoy this savory snack once again for P45 solo. Care to share or have more than one? The undeniably craveable Tuna Pie is also available in a Trio Pack for P130! Jollibee also offers the Tuna Pie Value Meal which comes with either a regular drink at P55 or enjoy it paired with a regular Jolly Crispy Fries and a refreshing drink at P85.

The Jollibee Tuna Pie is available for dine-in, take out, and delivery for a limited time only. For more updates, follow Jollibee Philippines on Facebook (facebook.com/jollibeephilippines) and @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

3RD NATIONAL INTEGRATED Eco-Waste Management Exhibition Engaging Response to the Changing Environment

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Senator Cynthia Villar 

Senator Cynthia Villar keynotes the four-day 3RD NATIONAL INTEGRATED eco-waste management exhibition with the theme “Engaging Response to the Changing Environment”, that opens last Thursday, January 26, 10 a.m., at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

(From left to right) Under Secretary Noel Felongco, Executive Director Eligio Ildifonso, Commisioner Crispian Lao, Dr. Met Palaypay, Under Secretary Sylvia Ordonez, Mr. Diogenes Osabel and Deputy Chairman Frisco San Juan.

The four-day Exhibition spearheaded by Director Eli Eldifonso of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-NCR (DENR) showcased initiatives, best practices, and emerging technologies. Lectures and presentations by experts on varied subjects of interest were also conducted. 

The following were the exciting activities held during the summit: 

January 26- Opening / Fashion Show by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines and Yes-O Manila

January 27- Talks

January 28- E-Concert with True Faith and Sponge Cola

January 29- ECO Bike Ride “Padyak Para sa Kalikasan”

Zumba “Dance For Your Health” 

John Arcilla’s Meet&Greet

The Environment Summit aims to shed light on environmental and ecological issues that disrupt the processes of Mother Nature and the creatures living within it. In light of the celebration of the Waste Management Act anniversary and the Zero Waste Month every January, the summit seeks to educate the public on the destruction of the environment and what they can do to help alleviate this situation. 

Along with raising awareness, the E-Summit worked with government agencies and non-government organizations to urge the public, especially the youth, to participate in effective solid waste management, healthier lifestyle programs, and other initiatives that would help save the environment and promote a healthy way of life.

Officials of the DENR-NCR, Environmental Management Bureau, Climate Change Commission, National Solid Waste Management Commission, Metro-Manila Development Authority and other national agencies and local government units, as well as CEOs and senior managers of private companies participating as exhibitors also attended the opening day of the event.

Some personalities who were known for their leadership and active environmental role were also invited to help draw people to the event. These personalities were: Senator Loren Legarda, and Senator Cynthia Villar, and Quezon City’s Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice-Mayor Joy Belmonte, True Faith, Spongecola, John Arcilla and many more. 

On the 3rd day of the event, they had an ECO Concert or “Tugtugan Para sa Kalikasan” where Filipino bands such as True Faith, Kjwan, Spongecola, Sasaya, Alchemy, GNGBND, Where’s Ramona?, Avalon Beyond, Banna Harbera, and Papapeta were invited to perform and showcase their talents. The ECO Summit closed its 4-day event last January 29, 2017, Sunday with ECO-Bike Ride. The proceeds from the Bike Ride will benefit the environment. They also had a Free Zumba with Mr. John Arcilla. 

This event was made possible by our major sponsors like LG Lopez JFE, Landbank, Cemex, San Miguel Corporation, RDLD Gen. Industries, PAGCOR, Development Bank of the Philippines, Maynilad, JJ Esteban Enterprises, Cleanway, Metroclark Waste Management, Plantex, LG Lopez Industrial Sales and Services Inc., Eco-system Technologies Inc., WINALITE, and EEI Corporation. Our minor sponsors, Malabon Soap, Full Advantave Phils Int’l,… And our official media partner, WhenInManila.com, Buhay Pinoy at PTV4, and 90.7 Love Radio. 

For more information, visit their website at www.environmentsummit.ph, follow them on Facebook, EnvironmentSummitPH2017, and on Twitter @Esummit2017. The event is free and open to the public.

Miss Universe Candidates personalizes Chucks for Charity

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At least 19 candidates from the 2016 Miss Universe competition lent their time and creativity to produce customized Converse sneakers to be auctioned for the Positive Action Foundation.

A foundation supported by the Ms Universe organization, Positive Action Foundation is devoted into helping individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families particularly those who are displaced from their employment due to HIV phenomenon.

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The candidates who participated are:

Ms. Angola – Luisa Baptista

Ms. Belgium – Stephanie Goldof

Ms. Belize – Rebecca Rath

Ms. Brazil – Raissa Santana

Ms. Bulgaria – Violina Ancheva

Ms. Cayman Islands – Monyque Brooks

Ms. Costa Rica – Carolina Duran

Ms. Germany – Johanna Acs

Ms. Guatemala – Virginia Argueta

Ms. Iceland – Hildur Maria

Ms. Mexico – Kristal Silva

Ms. Netherlands – Zoey Ivory

Ms. Nicaragua – Marina Jacoby 

Ms. Panama – Keity Drenan

Ms. Paraguay – Andrea Melgarejo

Ms. Philippines – Maxine Medina

Ms. Russia – Yuliana Korolkova

Ms. Thailand – Chalita Suansane

Ms. Uruguay – Magdalena Cohendent

Beauty pageant patrons and Chucks collectors will get a chance to own a personalized Chucks of one of the participating candidates through a silent bid auction. 

Bidders may submit their bids, names and contact details thru the information officer in the mall exhibit of the shoes or thru a private message at the Converse Facebook page. Starting bid for all pairs is at $50 USD.

See the personalized pairs at the exhibits in the following dates and venues:

· February 3-5: Robinsons Antipolo

· February 10-12: Robinsons Bulacan and Marquee Pampanga

· February 17-19: Robinsons Isabela and Robinsons Ilocos Norte

· February 24-26: Robinsons Tacloban and Robinsons Cebu

· March 3-5: Gaisano Mall of Davao City and Gaisano Mall of Digos

· March 10-12: Gaisano Mall of Tagum and Gaisano Mall of Toril

· March 17-19: Gaisano Mall of General Santos

Stay tuned on our Facebook page for more of #ConversePHx65MissUniverse.


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