Another Day with Lolo

By | Foodie, Health and Fitness | One Comment

My Lolo is so strong and alert because he is very active!  And he really makes an effort to keep himself healthy.  It’s never a dull day with Lolo!! I enjoy spending time with him, I learn and discover a lot from being with him

First thing is breakfast and then his exercise with Ned his personal trainer who comes three times a week

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Lolo always feeds the birds and his pets and visits them – if he has free time, he walks in Luneta Park, Bonifacio High Street or in Powerplant Mall 

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That morning, I went with him to the Metropolitan Museum where they had an exhibit of Claudio Bravo!  It was beautiful!  Photos are not allowed so I was not able to take photos of the beautiful portraits

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After we went to have lunch in Seaside in Roxas Boulevard

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Tita Tess knows exactly what Lolo likes, she chose the seafood 

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Last stop is the vegetables

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Then the restaurant

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You bring the seafood you bought to the counter and tell them how you want it cooked from the menu and then you pay 🙂

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Lolo was happy and ate a lot

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he liked the frog legs too 🙂

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Prints

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I met someone who instead of collecting paintings, collects a different type of art – PRINTS! 🙂  He had many many prints all over and at the same time in storage- all of them very rare and valuable. He was very passionate explaining the different prints that he has collected

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I bought 6 prints from him and Timmy helped us hang it in our room.  I like that she hung it in a different way – since we like curtains all around the room – we still managed to put art works over them 🙂

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Art In The Park 2013 A Saturday Afternoon Like No Other

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On Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 2 pm to 12 midnight Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati City will once bustle with excitement at the Museum Foundation’s annual affordable art fair, Art In The Park.

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Artwork:  “Animals Go To Heaven”, Jose John Santos III 

Originally envisioned as a way to introduce wider audiences to Philippine contemporary art by providing them with an occasion to view art in a relaxed setting, Art In The Park has become much more than that.  It has become a community activity where people come initially to peruse the stalls with the intent of purchasing art; but end up lingering because of the atmosphere – the food, the drinks, the conversations and the friends.  

Of course the main attraction of the fair is the art. Where else can you go to see more than 40 galleries all offering art for P30,000 or less? There is something for everyone. There are illustrations, paintings and drawings for children, and there are collectible toys for the young at heart.  There are wonderful still lifes and landscapes, sculpture and photography, and the most cutting edge of contemporary art.  Artfully repurposed furniture, pottery and jewellery are also available to those who like to be able to use their art pieces. The galleries are there for those who want to buy and browse and there are art installations all over the park for those who just want a nice afternoon in the park.  

One of the greatest draws to the fair is the opportunity to pick up reasonably priced artworks by artists that are so in demand that there are waiting lists for those who want to buy their works as soon as their exhibitions open. They have seen what Art In The Park is about and they support it.  They are happy to make new works that fall under the price cap of the fair – it gives them an opportunity to work with different materials, perhaps make smaller more intimate pieces. This is what is great about Art in the Park, it is a day that buyers, artists and gallerists all look forward to.  It’s not just about the selling but providing people with a friendly experience of art. Some galleries even create special themes for their booths, and commission their artists to make new works for it.

It is perhaps the best, most accessible cultural event of the year, where artists, writers, cultural workers, photographers, musicians, art students, fashion students and families who just want an interesting afternoon and evening out, all congregate. As the sun sets, the frenzied buying of the early afternoon calms down and people settle down to listen to live music, have cocktails, catch up with each other and talk about their finds of the day.  It is a most delightful way to spend one Saturday every year; definitely something for everyone to look forward to.

 

Galleries participating in the fair this year are:

Aimless

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang InK)

Art Informal

Art Verite Gallery

Art Wednesday

Avellana Art Gallery

Blanc

Boston Art Gallery

CANVAS

Contemporary Cebu

Espasyo Siningdikato

FEATI University School of Fine Arts

FEU Institute of Architecture & Fine Arts

Galeria de las Islas

Galerie Artes

Galerie Astra

Gallery Frames

Gallery Orange

Kulay Art Group

L’Arc en Ciel Gallery

Mendez Big and Small Art Co.

Metro Gallery

Mighty Bhutens

Neo-Angono Artists Collective Inc.

Nineveh Artspace

Parokyano ng Malabon

Pete Jimenez

Potters Group

Ral Arrogante

Resurrection Furniture & Found Objects Gallery

Sheerjoy

Silverlens

Studio 1616

Tara Soriano

Tin-Aw Art Gallery

TUP Fine Arts

Tutok Art Core, Inc.

uneARThe

UST College of Fine Arts and Design

Vinyl on Vinyl

Young Artists’ Studio

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Artwork:  Albolaryo by Ral Arrogante  

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Artwork:  BCEsguerra BanjaraBoheme 2012  

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Artwork:   “Hysterikos-Fireworks”, Bea Alcala  

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Artwork:  Every Built Thing Sitting Quietly Doing Nothing by Jacob Lindo  

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Artwork:  Optical Confusion by Jonas Eslao  

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Artwork:  Make Ends Meet AGalura

 

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Artwork:  Pepe by Ren Quinio  

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Artwork:   “Serene Evening”, Jomike Tejido 

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Artwork:  Tile Mosaics by The Mighty Bhutens

Since it is a Filipino affair, there is of course a lot of delicious food – Bagnet Sandwiches from Bale Dutung, snacks from Window’s Café, Rafik Wagyu Shawarma and Pizza di Grazzia, Sweets from Pinkberry and Nic’s Gourmet Desserts and refreshments from the Straights Wine Company.

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Artwork:  “Entwine”, Joy Mallari  

Art In The Park is made possible with the cooperation of Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA), Barangay Bel-Air, Meralco, Smart Communications, and Citibank.

For more information you may contact Elvie or Mae of the Museum Foundation office, 404 2685 / 697 9509 or email inquiry@museumfoundationph.org. You may also check our website: http://museumfoundationph.org and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-In-The-Park/185102654844001

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Hari Sonik by Elmer Borlongan

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Congratulations Elmer Borlongan and Bigboy Cheng on the launch of Hari Sonik!! 

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Secret Fresh is pleased to present Elmer Borlongan’s 1st art toy Hari Sonik produced in collaboration with Secret Fresh. 

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Hari Sonik, encapsulates one of Borlongan’s distinct Pinoy everyman that populate his paintings and give a vivid view of everyday Pinoy life. One aspect of this, the Pinoy’s love of music is the focus of the toy Hari Sonik. It will be released in 45 limited edition

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Etiquette de Manille’s 2013 Summer Etiquette Workshop Series

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We are pleased to announce our March 2013 Summer Etiquette Workshops to develop your child’s confidence in school, at home, and in many other situations.

Green Living Etiquette

Platinum-Advanced on Etiquette & Photography Poses

Gold-Basic on Etiquette & Good Posture

 

Thank you for considering Etiquette de Manille as your partner in your child’s summer program.

 

Sincerely,

Image and Etiquette Archon

 Pauli Antoine

President and Founder

Etiquette de Manille and Red Archon


Etiquette . Service Etiquette . Protocol . Social Graces . Visual Styling . Corporate Imaging . Event Styling

Suite 1904, Antel Platinum Tower, #154 Valero St. Salcedo, Makati City, Philippines

Etiquette de Manille Training Services

etiquette.de.manille@gmail.com

+63 917 8000 572


Image Consultant and Trainer


Regular Contributor, Redefining Service Etiquette and Protocol

F & B World Magazine

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Coach Pauli Teaches Etiquette at the Educare Day Care Center

By | Educare, Education, For kids, Giving Back, Workshops | One Comment

As I was organizing an activity for my foundation, I receive an email from my friend, Pauli!  She offered to hold an etiquette class for the kids and moms at Educare!!  What a blessing!!! God really knows even before I ask!  I got so excited I immediately accepted and coordinated with Pauli because I thought it was such a great idea.  I wish we could give classes to as many people as we can.    I took video clips and put them together here, watch Coach Pauli from Etiquette de Manille

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 Teacher Cecile who is our key person to gather the kids

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The classroom

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Coach Pauli – so prim and proper at all times!  and always smiling 🙂  She is an angel!

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75 Mommy and kid tandems attended the class

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Coach Pauli teaching the Moms how to sit

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Table manners

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Walking with poise 🙂

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The Tent at Enderun

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At the same time I was having lunch at Enderun,

Previous entry:  A Special Menu by Chef Julian Koberl at Restaurant 101 February 19, 2013 

Chef Thomas Wenger showed me his latest baby 🙂  

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The Tent at Enderun!  WOW! What a great idea!  We now have more options for venues for events

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The photo above is a view from the main building passing the garden, but it has it’s own entrance with driveway

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It was lunch time and they were setting up for a wedding reception for the evening

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BOJ Reunion for Integridad Serbisyo Aksyon

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It’s nice that we have mini get togethers with the Belenismo group!  Thanks to Tita Isabel and Isa for always getting us together

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Our busy friend getting into politics, running for governor in Tarlac!  I told her that this is just the beginning – she should get used to the way things are and be strong

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People coming and going due to our busy schedules – I arrived late and Bum had to leave

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Yummy Thai food at Azuthai

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Philippine Star, February 1, 2013 by Cito Beltran

 

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Sino si Isa Cojuangco Suntay?

Doktor na may pusong matulungin! Sino lang ang doktor na nag-pakadalubhasa sa medisina sa Harvard Medical School sa Amerika na matiyagang lumilibot sa lahat ng 18 bayan at syudad ng Tarlac upang buong -pusong nanggagamot ng mga mahihirap simula pa noong 2007? Sino lang ang doktor na dating iskolar ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas na buong pusong humaharap at nag-bibigay lunas sa mga may malubhang sakit, tulad ng ketong, gamit ang sarili niyang pondo? Wala ng iba kundi si — Isa Cojuangco Suntay. Tunay si Isa ay may pusong matulungin at mapag-silbi, lalo na sa mga kapos-palad ng Tarlac. Sa pamamagitan ng proyekto ni Isa na Tarlac Community Skin Clinic, at sa tulong ng mga kaibigan niyang kapwa espesyalista sa St. Luke’s Medical Center, mahigit 5,000 mamamayan sa buong Tarlac na ang nabigyan ng libreng konsultasyon at gamot. Dahil sa kanyang pusong matulungin at mapagbigay, ang kanyang proyektong Tarlac Community Skin Clinic ay nagwagi ng tanyag na L’Oreal Galderma International Award for Social Responsibility in Dermatology sa World Congress of Dermatology noong Mayo 2011. Walang inuurungan, basta matutulungan!

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Pag-dating sa pagtulong sa Tarlac, si Isa Cojuangco Suntay ay walang inuurungan. Kaya nga kahit abutin ng hating gabi o madaling araw at kahit mataas ang tubig sa mga binahang baranggay sa Moncada, Camiling, Mayantoc, Paniqui, Anao at Sta. Ignacia, si Isa ay pumunta, sakay sa isang trak, at mamigay ng relief goods sa mga biktima ng bagyong Pedring noong Setyembre 2011, at bagyong Quiel noong Oktubre 2011. Kahit sa mga liblib na bundok ng Iba, San Jose, si Isa ay pumunta rin, kahit abutin ng gabi, upang magbigay tulong sa mga katutubo sa kanilang pag-ani ng kanilang palay. Todo sipag, maaasahan! Kahit siya ay isa lang pribadong indibidual, at kahit walang suporta ng gobyerno, buong sipag at tiyaga na sinimulan at pinamunuan ni Isa Cojuangco Suntay ang maraming matagumpay na proyekto sa Tarlac, tulad Belenismo sa Tarlac, na nag-patanyag sa Tarlac bilang Belen Capital of the Philippines. Maliban sa nabanggit na proyekto, tinaguyod din ni Isa ang Hardin ng Lunas, kung saan daan daang mamayan ang nakinabang sa libreng pag-aaral sa pagtanim ng gulay, at nakatanggap ng libreng punlang gulay, Isabel Cojuangco Suntay Youth Leadership Award, kung saan ang mga matatalino ng kapus palad na mga mag-aaral ng Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) ay nabigyan ng tulong pinansyal, at Goat Dispersal Project, kung saan, siya ay namahagi ng libreng imported na kambing para mapalaganap ang mas malalaki at malulusog na kambing para sa mga bayan ng Tarlac. Sa kanyang sipag at tiyaga, bilib tuloy ang ating President na si Benigno S. Aquino III kaya noong Oktubre 2012 sa paglungsad ng Hardin ng Lunas sinabi nya: “Hindi ko na maisip kung saan pa niya hinuhugot ang lakas at panahon para maipagsabay ang kanyang trabaho at mga adbokasiya.

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Bilib po talaga tayo sa kanya.” Simple, hindi pulitiko, at hindi pasikat! Sa pag-libot niya sa lahat ng bayan ng Tarlac, siya ay simple lang at hindi nag-papapansin o nagbibida sa media. Mula katutubo sa bundok ng San Jose, magsasaka sa Camiling o Paniqui, pulis sa Mayantoc, empleyadong gobyerno sa Moncada, tricycle driver sa Pura, tindera sa palengke – lahat ay madaling nakakalapit kay Isa, dahil sya ay simple lang at hindi mayabang. Malinis, mapagkakatiwalaan at di magnanakaw. Si Isa Cojuangco Suntay ay walang bahid ng anomalya at kontrobersiya sa gobyerno. Kaya nais rin niya na ang Pamahalaan ng Probinsya ng Tarlac ay maging malinis at may integridad. “Hindi ako mag-nanakaw. Hindi ko hahayaan ang pagnanakaw sa gobyerno. Ako ay magsisilbi, hindi ako ang mag-papasilbi. Babaguhin ko ang pulitika sa Tarlac. Ang mananaig: sipag sa serbisyo, malinis na gobyerno,” yan po ang simpleng mensahe ni Isa para sa Tarlac.

Isa Cojuangco Suntay Integridad. Serbisyo. Aksyon.

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The Ambassador’s Butter Cream by Adam’s Ice Cream

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Last year I featured Adam’s Seriously Good Ice Cream

Previous entry:  Adam’s Seriously Good Ice Cream December 13, 2012

Heart2Heart is happy to feature the US Ambassador Harry Thomas having his favorite ice cream – The Ambassador’s Butter Cream by Adam’s Ice cream.  Side by side with a scoop of The First Lady’s Fantasy 🙂

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Thank you Tina Vitas for sharing this experience with Heart2Heart!

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Click Below to go to the website of Adam and order some seriously good ice cream

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