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M - O - T - H - E - R

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sun, 08 May 2011 04:20:00 +0000

M - O - T - H - E - R

"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,

Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"

A word that means the world to me.

(Howard Johnson)

Happy Mother's Day!

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Favorite Summer Meriendas

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:26:00 +0000

Ah, summer! Sweltering heat, sleeveless shirts, and glistening skin, “glistening” due to the excessive perspiration triggered by the spike in the mercury. But temperature discomfort aside, it can’t be denied that summer triggers something else in all of us: cravings for food that seem especially tempting when eaten in the torrid heat.

Here are some favorites — yours and mine:

Halo-halo
The king of summer meriendas is none other than the halo-halo. It’s the “mix-mix” medley that proves so good and timeless. Though contentions abound as to which ingredients comprise a good halo-halo (sago? sweetened saba? cornflakes?) even up to the shape of its receptacle (milkshake-type glass? squat, wide-mouthed bowl? drinking glass?), there are some generally-held truths. One, the ice should be finely-shaved, and not too much of it. Two, there should be enough milk (whether that be evap or fresh milk is another debate). Finally, a scoop of ice cream (ube preferred) is non-negotiable.

Sago’t Gulaman
Gulaman, squares of dried seaweed re-hydrated and available in vivid colors are paired with sago, tapioca balls, or “pearls” as their new-age name suggests, translucent they be or not. Submerged and occasionally, buoyant, in a sugar syrup laced with pandan leaves, sago’t gulaman rehydrates sweetly and coolly.

Fresh Fruit, especially mangoes
Summer is incomplete without the glory that is the mango (green or yellow). Some say this juicy wonder is God’s gift to Filipinos for enduring the blistering heat. Whatever it may be, mangoes are at their best when it’s oh-too-hot-outside. Popped in the refrigerator for a few hours, they’re best eaten cold while standing over the kitchen sink, letting the juices flow freely down arms and messy mouth.

Fruit Salad
This is more of a Christmas staple but fruit salad can’t be beat when smothered in cream and sweetened with condensed milk.

Often, it’s canned fruit cocktail that’s used for these fruit salads to which — depending on desire — more add-ins are tossed in (cashews, blue cheese (!), nata de coco, etc.

Banana-que
How the heck do you spell banana-que anyway? Is it how I spell it above? banana-cue? banana-q? And what’s with the que/cue/q, anyway?

However it’s spelled, banana cue is simply saba (cooking banana, similar to plaintains), rolled in brown sugar and then deep fried. The hot oil caramelizes the sugar, giving the banana-que an ooey-gooey, (careful not to bite into it while it’s still hot!) crunchy quality. This banana fritter of sorts, is often sold on the street as an afternoon snack and of course, made at home.

Turon
A street food that’s more delicious when bought off the street sometime around mid-afternoon (it’s the street fumes that give it that distinctive flavor), turon is too easy to love. Saba bananas are layered over an egg roll wrapper (aka lumpia wrapper) rained down with sugar, and if the cook/street stall owner is lucky or generous or both, there will be a layer of langka (jackfruit) atop the saba. Eaten while possessing still a memory of warmth, the crunch and corresponding sweetness makes this a summer merienda to remember.

Barbeque
Again, another of those food words that’s spelled in myriads of ways. Is it barbeque? Barbecue? Bar-B-Q? Or the more direct BBQ? It’s moot, I believe. Barbeque is one of those on-the-stick foods that bewitches with its slightly bite-y meat, the tangy-sweet basting sauce, and of course, that nugget of fat at the end that glitters like a jewel. Hot rice and mouth-puckering vinegar optional.

Ube Ice Cream
Of course you can have any flavor you want. Summer means ice cream and that invariably means ube.

Why ube? Well, it’s such a Pinoy flavor certainly, but I believe ube ice cream is a summer food because it lends itself so well to other summer merienda foods: atop halo-halo or turon, enmeshed inside a pandesal, and of course, eaten plain in a big bowl with an equally big spoon.

(source: TAK Radio)

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Miracles from Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0000

Do you know that some of the food herbs and spices we use every day are holy and considered miracle food? Even before the time of Jesus Christ, these herbs have been frequently used and the Holy Bible can attest to these. Some of these herbs were part of His Last Supper.

* Rosemary. Do you know that this plant sheltered Virgin Mary in her flight to Egypt? Rosemary helps cure headaches, palpitations and cataracts. Rosemary or Romero, is a member of the mint family and contains six chemicals that protect your vision. Drinking rosemary tea can help fight cataract. Add ½ ounce of rosemary to one pint of boiled water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink. The drink is also great for headaches and migraines.

Rosemary wine calms the heart and eases edema of the limbs. It can be added to white wine and left for four days. A small glass between meals should give relief. Rosemary is also good for failing memory. It also helps relax stiff joints and body. Rosemary petals can be use for bath. Boil in 1-3/4 pint of water a handful of rosemary petals. Mix with your bath water. This is a mixture soak. Rosemary can awaken the senses.

* Peppermint oil — Guess what was laid in the Last Supper? This is one of the bitter herbs used aside from chicory and endive. This oil can give relief to headaches by simply wiping it on your forehead. Peppermint oil is a fast-acting aspirin with no side effects. It is good for headaches and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). As an anesthetic and antiseptic, emergency relief can be had with just a few drops to the tooth or gum. On the other hand, menthol dissolves gallstones. It is known to reduce bile cholesterol and increase bile acids.

* Fava beans — More effective than Viagra, Fava beans was mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. And in Genesis 25:30-34, Jacob has been eating these beans. Fava beans contain plant estrogens that can reduce cholesterol by 19 percent due to its fiber and lecithin content. Fava beans are the best sources of L-Dopa, the drug used to control trembling in Parkinson’s disease. It also stimulates strong, healthy erections in men. It is said 8-16 ounces of Fava beans may be enough to give relief to male potency problems. Note that fava bean sprouts contain ten times the L-Dopa.

* Olives — The first secret to wrinkle-free skin is mentioned too in the Bible. All you have to do is to rub the juice of green Olive on the face, throat, hands, wrists, and forearms in quick circular motions. You can obtain the juice from fresh or pickled olives by removing the pits and running them through a juicer and adding water if it becomes too thick. Just store it in the fridge and rub it on in the mornings.

(source: TAK Radio)

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The Empty Egg

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:56:00 +0000

Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool, and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the darkness of his brain. Most of the time, however, Jeremy just irritated his teacher.

One day she called his parents and asked them to come in for a consultation. As the Forresters entered the empty classroom, Doris said to them, "Jeremy really belongs in a special school. It isn't fair to him to be with younger children who don't have learning problems. Why, there is a five year gap between his age and that of the other students."

Mrs. Forrester cried softly into a tissue, while her husband spoke. "Miss Miller," he said, "there is no school of that kind nearby. It would be a terrible shock for Jeremy if we had to take him out of this school. We know he really likes it here." Doris sat for a long time after they had left, staring at the snow outside the window. Its coldness seemed to seep into her soul. She wanted to sympathize with the Forresters. After all, their only child had a terminal illness. But it wasn't fair to keep him in her class. She had 18 other youngsters to teach, and Jeremy was a distraction. Furthermore, he would never learn to read and write. Why waste any more time trying?

As she pondered the situation, guilt washed over her. Here I am complaining when my problems are nothing compared to that poor family, she thought. Lord, please help me to be more patient with Jeremy. From that day on, she tried hard to ignore Jeremy's noises and his blank stares. Then one day, he limped to her desk, dragging his bad leg behind him.

"I love you, Miss Miller," he exclaimed, loud enough for the whole class to hear. The other students snickered, and Doris' face turned red. She stammered, "Wh-why that's very nice, Jeremy. N-now please take your seat."

Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. Doris told them the story of Jesus, and then to emphasize the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of the children a large plastic egg. "Now," she said to them, "I want you to take this home and bring it back tomorrow with something inside that shows new life. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Miss Miller," the children responded enthusiastically-all except for Jeremy. He listened intently; his eyes never left her face. He did not even make his usual noises. Had he understood what she had said about Jesus' death and resurrection? Did he understand the assignment? Perhaps she should call his parents and explain the project to them.

That evening, Doris' kitchen sink stopped up. She called the landlord and waited an hour for him to come by and unclog it. After that, she still had to shop for groceries, iron a blouse, and prepare a vocabulary test for the next day. She completely forgot about phoning Jeremy's parents.

The next morning, 19 children came to school, laughing and talking as they placed their eggs in the large wicker basket on Miss Miller's desk. After they completed their math lesson, it was time to open the eggs. In the first egg, Doris found a flower. "Oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of new life," she said. "When plants peek through the ground, we know that spring is here." A small girl in the first row waved her arm. "That's my egg, Miss Miller," she called out. The next egg contained a plastic butterfly, which looked very real. Doris held it up. "We all know that a caterpillar changes and grows into a beautiful butterfly. Yes, that's new life, too." Little Judy smiled proudly and said, "Miss Miller, that one is mine." Next, Doris found a rock with moss on it. She explained that moss, too, showed life. Billy spoke up from the back of the classroom, "My daddy helped me," he beamed.

Then Doris opened the fourth egg. She gasped. The egg was empty. Surely it must be Jeremy's she thought, and of course, he did not understand her instructions. If only she had not forgotten to phone his parents. Because she did not want to embarrass him, she quietly set the egg aside and reached for another. Suddenly, Jeremy spoke up. "Miss Miller, aren't you going to talk about my egg?" Flustered, Doris replied, "But Jeremy, your egg is empty." He looked into her eyes and said softly, "Yes, but Jesus' tomb was empty, too."

Time stopped. When she could speak again, Doris asked him, "Do you know why the tomb was empty?" "Oh, yes," Jeremy said, "Jesus was killed and put in there. Then His Father raised Him up."

The recess bell rang. While the children excitedly ran out to the school yard, Doris cried. The cold inside her melted completely away.

Three months later, Jeremy died. Those who paid their respects at the mortuary were surprised to see 19 eggs on top of his casket, all of them empty.

If this blesses you, pass it on.

Happy Easter!

-- Author Unknown

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Dance for Fitness at Blue Wave Pasay

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:51:00 +0000

Dance for Fitness is a series of weekend-workshop-classes with a focus on dance from March 13 until April l8. Choose from Hip Hop, Yoga and Freestyle Dance, Breakdance and Contemporary Dance with established performers from the Metro's dance community.

Come and recharge after a busy work week, get fit and have fun while expressing your creativity and passion to dance.

For inquiries, reservations, school or group bookings 8338658, 09278748789 or email anahatafoundation@yahoo.com.ph

Register today to avail of Wellness giveaways and complimentary massage therapy. 5 Classes for only P250!

Dance for Fitness is an Urban Wellness platform presented by Blue Wave, Anahata Foundation, The Big NM and Links2Prosperity Marketing which aims to promote alternative spaces for dance and holistic health. Blue Wave Metropolitan Park Complex is located at EDSA Ext. cor. Macapagal Ave. Visit Blue Wave Mac on Facebook for your comments and input.

Special thanks to Alfa-PXP, Alfa-HFi and Enzacta, Bio-Ready Nutrients for providing the powerful natural building blocks your body needs.

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Season's Greetings from KENJIYA!

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Season's Greetings from Me and My Family!

FROM MY ORGANIC FARM

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:34:00 +0000

Planting Time - a variety of veggies

Ever since I was a child, farming has been close to my heart. I can't say that I have green thumb (more likely a green mind, maybe) as I'm not really that good in growing things, but my fascination for the craft can be manifested in the way I'm glued to the television set whenever a farm-related telecast is shown on Discovery Channel or whenever "Jamie At Home" (Jaime Oliver's show featuring his organic farm and homegrown goodies) is playing on the screen.

Anyway, my wife also had the knack for planting things and was really good at it. She knows a lot of herbs and plants that I didn't even know existed. Well, our place here in Paranaque had a vast open area where we can practice our growing skills in an urban farm setting. With seeds brought from garden shops or seedlings solicited from friends and neighbors, we tried our luck at urban farming. We planted okra, bokchoy, petchay, several varieties of kangkong, chili fingers, onions, cucumber, ampalaya, gabi, eggplant, and squash. The soil in our area was really not that good so we boosted it up with organic fertilizer courtesy of my army of chickens and rabbits also living in the same backyard.

Harvest Time!

After several weeks of battling it out with bugs trying to harvest the crop before we do, we finally saw the fruits (or veggies?) of our labor and harvested everything that is perfect for the picking (except maybe the okra which were all still too small for my liking but my wife harvested them all anyway - too eager to sample our own produce).

My Urban Farm Bokchoy with Luncheon Meat

No chemicals, no pesticides, and no artifical fertilizers - our organic crops were truly magnificent! Even the kids enjoyed the meals that we had, particularly the bokchoy cooked with luncheon meat (hehehe.... preserved meat... sort of anti-climactic here).

Now, we're ready for another round of urban farming and this time we'll try out other varieties of fruits and veggies. So stay tuned!

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Wellness Dancercise at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine - Blue Wave

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:04:00 +0000

(stretching time before the dance classes began)

(The participants dancing and groovin their way to fitness

through Hip-hop dance moves)

The Wellness Dancercise Classes took the Blue Wave Strip Mall by storm as more than 60 participants danced their way to fitness through the guidance of Jam Aranda from the Benilde Romacon Dance company under the artistic direction of Christine Crame-Santillan. Using a combination of stretching & aerobic work for fitness & wellness integrating hip hop & jazz dance techniques, the very energetic and fired-up participants had a great time while keeping up with the equally energetic instructor.

(Jam Aranda at the forefront leading the group with hip-hop

and jazz dance techniques)

To complement the Wellness Dancercise, a group of certified massage therapists headed by Rommel Martinez of Greenbay Therapeutic & Rejuvenation Services & Ellen Valdenibro from Wellbeing.com Incorporated. Everyone had a taste of what the benefits of massage therapy can do for the body as Rommel explained the different modalities and other types of massages that anyone can receive.

(Rommel Martinez and the other massage therapists giving the

Dancercise participants a taste of their therapeutic touch)

Guests and sponsors from other wellness-oriented groups were also present to share wellness tips to the participants. Leading the way was Jason Estimado from Pharmanex who gave the participants a brief presentation on the benefits of anti-oxidants and the negative effects of free radicals to our bodies.

(Jason Estimado from Pharmanex)

The next presentor was Joy Sta. Theresa from Fusion Excel who presented the benefits of Scalar Energy that is present in Quantum Science pendants. Scalar energy enhances the bio-electric field of the body that works to facilitate cell permeability and thereby enhances the many physiological functions of the cells in the body. Simple demonstrations showed how scalar energy can instantaneously improve the strength and balance of the body - without even drinking or taking anything.

Our certified nurse Louella from Beauty and Wellness Options Incorporated, the sponsor for the FREE Alkaline-Plus Water that the participants enjoyed, presented the benefits of drinking alkaline water for health disorder management, body weight management, beautiful skin and hair and healthy food. Beauty and Wellness Options Inc also provided FREE Live Blood Analysis for our participants for them to gauge how healthy their bodies are using this quick but reliable method.

Finally, everyone had a healthy breakfast courtesy of Han Wok Chinese Cuisine Blue Wave outlet. While breakfast was being served, Anahata Foundation gave and AV presentation on Wellness and what it means in our lives.

It was truly an action-packed morning that satisfied both minds and bodies of our participants that they could not wait to get more! So stay tuned for more Wellness Weekends at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine - Blue Wave.

Wellness Dancercise is sponsored by:

Wong Group of Companies
Worldnet Business Center
Beauty and Wellness Options Inc
Pharmanex
Fusion Excel
Anahata Foundation
Greenbay Therapeutic and Rejuvenation Services
Wellbeing.com

Wellness Dancercise is held at:

Han Wok Chinese Cuisine
Blue Wave Strip Mall
EDSA corner D.Macapagal Avenue
(near SM Mall of Asia)
Tel: 5566858

For more information about upcoming Wellness Dancercise classes, please contact:

Worldnet Business Center
3F Zeta Building, 191 Salcedo St
Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Tel: 8136961 / 8300205 to 07 local 19

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Entreplink EB at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine at Blue Wave Mall

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:15:00 +0000

The Saturday EB of Entreplink Philippines at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine at Blue Wave was another wonderful experience for those lucky enough to be present during the meeting and the networking that followed. The place was really crawling with activities as Entreplinkers gathered on one table (actually several tables strung together) for the Cashflow game, while another group of entreplinkers chatted and drank coffee on another set of tables as the game went underway.

(The team from Beauty and Wellness Options giving Free live blood analysis)

Han Wok's Wellness Weekend was also ongoing during that time as people tried the excellent massage modalities from Rommel Martinez of Greenbay Thera and received Live Blood Analysis and wellness tips from Ian Ocampo and Roscel Dongaban's group from Beauty and Wellness Options. On top of that, the normal lunchtime crowd soon flocked to Han Wok and availed of the sumptuous meals the place had to offer.

(Rommel Martinez giving Jack Wong a massage)

The following is a rundown of events that took place during this glorious session:

a) Cashflow 101 Game :

- Our good friend Jason Estimado brought his Cashflow 101 Board game and patiently facilitated the game that was participated by: Peter Mariano; Anna Villanueva; Ian Ocampo; Rustum Maranan; Cristina Zapata-Aquino; Jay Menes; and Glenn Josef Jumilla.

- Due to time constraints, the group had to limit the game to one hour for the first part and another hour for the second part. Despite the shortened time period, the game was really engaging as the participants really learned a lot and opened up a new world of financial insights and possibilities that one would never thought possible from seemingly simple board game.

- In a short span of time, Ian was able to get out of the Rat Race, with Rustum just a shy away from also breaking through. Everyone believed that if given more time, all would probably get out themselves with the guidance and insights given by Jason.. Heck, I had the role of the Janitor but I was trading in the Stock Market! What a wonderful game!

- We had to cut it short but everyone really had a good time playing the game. It was then agreed that another session would be played after the next EB so players could really concentrate and learn more about properly handling their finances.

(Jason Estimado facilitating the Cashflow 101 game)

b) FREE Personal Finance Books from Alvin Tabanag

As mentioned during a previous email, Alvin Tabanag has been generous enough to give us 10 copies of his book: Kaya Mo Pinoy! 12 Steps to Build Wealth on Any Income.

My apologies to the group as I mentioned that the books were delivered to my office while I was on a client meeting and I was not able to bring them to the EB. Anyway, I will distribute the books during the next EB on June 6 and the following early birds will each receive a copy of the book:

1) Jason Estimado
2) Glenn Josef Jumilla
3) Ian Ocampo
4) Rustum Maranan
5) Jay Menes
6) Alrey Galang
7) Ador Cortezano
8) Anna Villanueva
9) Dr. Cristina Zapata-Aquino
10) Jack Wong

c) Lunch and Open Networking:

Lunch soon followed, and in between chews and swallows from Jack's incredible meals from Han Wok, Entreplinkers had the chance to chat with one another and learn something about their fellow entreplinkers.

(our very own Alrey Galang serving during lunchtime)

d) ENTREPLINK MEETING Proper:

Finally, lunch was concluded and both sets of tables were joined together and the meeting ensued. The following were the items discussed.

- Each one introduced his name and gave a little background about his business and the products or services that they were offering. This session alone elicited not-so-few laughters, puns and sheer joy from everyone present as we really did enjoyed each other's company as well as finally getting to meet new faces and personalities. I will give a short summary at the end regarding the participants who attended.

- A discussion about MLM was put forward, wherein Entreplink was envisioned to come up with its own MLM Business with a Heart. Several agreed that the MLM industry is somewhat abused by some quarters and taking out the true essence of what Multilevel Marketing is all about. In a general sense, the three main characteristics of what MLM should be are:

a) There should be quality products which should be sold cheaper than what they can get from normal channels
b) Income should be generated from product sales and not from recruitment
c) The people behind should be good people - willing to help other entrepreneurs and not for selfish gain.

- The direction for Entreplink Philippines was discussed. A timeframe for the SEC papers should be established, however Jack and Rustum would take the initiative in requesting for copies of the papers from SEC so we can get the documentations finalized. Giving due respect to our existing board and founding members, a new set of officers will not yet be identified, instead we should start with an evolving Core Group to develop Entreplink's organizational behaviour and characteristics.

(Entreplink Philippines members getting down to business)

- A call to cleanup Entreplink Philippines was again put forward. The guidelines for posting products and services should be strictly followed - which is simply a matter of including your contact details: name, business, business address, contact info. Show that you are a real person by including this information, otherwise you will just be branded as scammers or spammers and will eventually be taken out of the list. The vision for Entreplink Philippines is that the group and community would be composed of people who are good and genuinely want to help other entrepreneurs even while they are earning money at the side.

- Efforts to bring out the lurkers to be more active in the discussions and better yet, to participate in the meetings and gatherings. THe goal is to get these people involved in the true purpose of Entreplink Philippines - which is the sharing of knowledge with other Entrepreneurs using both theoretical learnings and lessons learned from the school of hard knowck.The following are the plans to achieve this:

a) Post pictures and videos in blogs so other people/members can see them
b) Conduct Learning Seminars: ex: Entreplink-sponsore d Cashflow; Handling Employees; Setting Budgets; Taxation; Online Marketing; etc - we have a wealth of knowledge and resources that we can share to everyone.
c) Formulate regular activities and events for Entreplink Philippines
d) Formalize programs/activities during gatherings

- Establishment of the Official Office for Entreplink at Wolrdnet Business Center. The office can be a meeting ground between members, and would eventually be a take-off place for our revitalized organization.

- New Memberships:

a) New members should comply with the established set of criteria. If these requirements are not complied with, membership would be declined. We currently have over a hundred applicants that are still pending, who could not even fill up a request for their profile.
b) Referrals from core / active members would be taken priority

- Meetings / EB's (which we will be changing the name to ENJOYABLE GET-TOGETHER)

a) Regular meetings would be every other week, preferably Saturdays from 10to12am at Han Wok Blue Wave or any other suggested locations from members
b) If necessary, meetings on weekdays would be from 5:30 to 7pm at the Worldnet Business Center office in Makati

- NEXT ENJOYABLE GET-TOGETHER:

a) JUNE 6, Saturday 10am-12nn at Han Wok Blue Wave

Agenda /Activities:

- Open Networking

- Elevator Sales Pitch: introduce yourself, your business and the potential clients you are looking for. Do it in one minute. It is like making a sales pitch to someone you meet in the elevator before that someone steps off to his floor.

- Product Presentation: a featured presentation from our Entreplinkers wherein they make a short showcase (5 minutes) of their products or services. For June 6, the presenters would be the following:
a) Glenn Josef Jumilla (at only 19 years of age, he is the youngest Entrepreneur present)
b) Patrick Joseph Plata
c) Anna Villanueva

b) Round Two of Entreplink Philippines Cashflow 101 game - 1pm to 4pm
- we'll try to bring in more boards so more people can play.

THE ATTENDEES:

Name: Business: eMail: Contact Number:
1. Bong Tansioco III AT3 Event Planning at3events@yahoo. com 0928277608
2. Jun Tabao AT3 Event Planning at3events@yahoo. com 0928277608
3. Sonny Malabanan AT3 Event Planning at3events@yahoo. com 0928277608
4. John Santos Alternative Merchandising jlpsantos@yahoo. com 09173673982
5. Ador Cortezano Oven 349 / 349 Trading aucortezano@ yahoo.com 09274466409
6. Alrey Galang Tekton Bus. Devt alrey.galang@ gmail.com 09198795750
7. Glen Josef Jumilla Real Estate glenjumilla@ gmail.com 09104073737
8. Jay Menes Workshops/Storytell ing jaymenes@yahoo. com 09273485608
9. Jason Estimado Health Consultation jasonesti@gmail. com 09165387103
10. Patrick Joseph Plate Beauty and Wellness Options alkaline_plus@ yahoo.com 09228896794
11. Roscel Dongaban Beauty and Wellness Options alkaline_plus@ yahoo.com 09089566501
12. Jack Wong Wong Group of Companies wongjc@wonggroup. com.ph 09228858585
13. Rustum Maranan Wire/Cables; Accounting; Entertainment noris2007@yahoo. com 09179990650
14. Anna Villanueva Star Cove Resort annavillanueva06@ yahoo.com 09224624980
15. Dr. Cristina Zapata-Aquino You In Mind Wellness Clinic tinazaquino_ md@yahoo. com 09178521212
16. Ian Ocampo Beauty and Wellness Options ian.ocampo.ai@ gmail.com 09279744803
17. Peter Allan Mariano Worldnet Business Center / petermariano@ links2prosperity.org 09062700376
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WELLNESS DANCERCISE AT HANWOK CHINESE CUISINE - BLUE WAVE OUTLET

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:14:00 +0000

Han Wok Chinese Cuisine will be having its Wellness Dancercise classes at the Blue Wave Strip Mall covered court on May 30 and 31.

Trim your way to fitness through Hip Hop and Jazz Dance from certified instructors. For only P99, a complimentary breakfast will also be served, with FREE Coffee or Juice refills, FREE parking, FREE Blood Pressure and Live Blood Analysis check-up, and FREE Massage Therapy sessions.

Registration starts at 8:30am. Classes start at 9am to 10am followed by breakfast at Han Wok Chinese Cuisine - Blue Wave.

For more information please contact:
Aileen or Rome
8300205 to 07 local 0/11

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Han Wok Blue Wave Joins the IFEX Exhibition at the SMX Convention Center

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Free wine sampling during the IFEX Buyers' Night by Han Wok Blue Wave

Han Wok Blue Wave recently joined the 3-day International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines at the SMX Convention Center. IFEX is the only country-organized trade fair catering specifically for the food industry. Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), IFEX is a venue where key players in the local and international food industry can meet, exchange information and network with each other for possible joint ventures and future business opportunities.

Han Wok Blue Wave's booth during the 3-day exhibit

Han Wok Blue Wave took part in the Buyers' Night, where IFEX honors Very Important Buyers (VIB) from the local and international scene. In line with the theme "Celebrate the Flavors", Han Wok Blue Wave provided sumptuous Chinese cuisine samples as well a free tasting of Han Wok's quality wines and spirits to the delight of VIBs who graced the night. Han Wok Blue Wave also presented information about their products and wines during the 3-Day exhibit through their booth, which was visited by exhibitors, buyers, visitors and the general public who visited the exhibition.

Han Wok Blue Wave is operated by the Wong Group of Companies and is located at the Blue Wave strip mall in D. Macapagal Ave in Pasay City and just in front of SM Mall of Asia.

Han Wok Chinese Cuisine

Blue Wave Strip Mall

EDSA cor D.Macapagal Ave, Pasay City

http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave

Tel: 5566858 / 7103853

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Happy Mother's Month at Han Wok Blue Wave

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:14:00 +0000

Mom should not cook on Mother's Day. Treat her to a fabulous Han Wok Chinese Cuisine dinner on her special day!

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for the Month of May, we will be giving away a bottle of wine for every P2500 food purchase at Han Wok Blue Wave. A glass of wine for the mothers will be given for every food purchase of P1500.

For more info you can contact:

HAN WOK BLUE WAVE
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
http://hanwokchinesecuisine.synthasite.com/

Blue Wave Commercial Complex
D.Macapagal Ave cor EDSA, Pasay City (just in front of Mall of Asia)

Telephone Numbers:
(632)830-0205 to 07
(632)556-6858 / (632)7103900
http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/
http://hanwokchinesecuisine.synthasite.com/

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The Importance of Having Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:49:00 +0000

Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast!

Healthy living
For those who always skip breakfast, you should stop that habit now! You've heard many times that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Now, recent research confirms that one of the worst practices you can develop may be avoiding breakfast.

(photos courtesy of www.medicinenet.com )

Why?
Because the frequency of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke peaks between 6:00a.m. and noon, with the highest incidence being between 8: 00a.m. and 10:00a.m.What mechanism within the body could account for this significant jump in sudden death in the early morning hours?

We may have an Answer.
Platelet, tiny elements in the blood that keep us from bleeding to death if we get a cut, can clump together inside our arteries due to cholesterol or laque buildup in the artery lining. It is in the morning hours that platelets become the most activated and tend to form these internal blood clots at the greatest frequency.

However, eating even a very light breakfast prevents the morning platelet activation that is associated with heart attacks and strokes. Studies performed at Memorial University in St.Johns, Newfoundland found that eating a light, very low-fat breakfast was critical in modifying the morning platelet activation. Subjects in the study consumed either low-fat or fat-free yogurt, orange juice, fruit, and a source of protein coming from yogurt or fat-free milk.

So if you skip breakfast, it's important that you change this practice immediately in light of this research. Develop a simple plan to eat cereal, such as oatmeal or Bran Flakes, along with six ounces of grape juice or orange juice, and perhaps a piece of fruit. This simple plan will keep your platelets from sticking together, keep blood clots from forming, and perhaps head off a potential Heart Attack or stroke. So never ever skip breakfast.

from http://www.medicinenet.com/

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Han Wok Blue Wave

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:54:00 +0000

I just had one of the best lunch experience in years yesterday. And it was Chinese cuisine!

I accepted the invitation from Mr. Jack Wong and wife Helen, fellow entrepreneurs from Wong Group of Companies to come and visit their Han Wok Chinese Restaurant at the Blue Wave Commercial Complex at D. Macapagal Avenue. I was really glad that I did.

(from left: Nathan Torilla, Rome Montoya, who's that bald guy?, Jack Wong, Helen Wong and Jo Frando)

Together with Jack and Helen, we were joined by Jo Frando of Taxmaster Accounting Services, Nathaniel Torilla of Han Wok Blue Wave and Rome Sherriff Montoya of Worldnet Business Center over lunch. They were a really cool group and I had a chance to learn more about Wong Group of Companies and their world-class services.

We were served with Sauteed Squid with Bell peppers, with really tender and tasty squid with just the right touch of chili and spices. Another dish wash their Chami Special, one of the best pancit dish I've ever tasted. Not to be outdone was the Fried String Beans with Minced Pork, that tingles the palate with just the right combination of vegetables and meat. But my favorite was the Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet, which I mistakenly thought of as pork due to the very tasty morsels that I began to lose count of calories I'm ingesting.

Chami Special

According to Jack, what we had we're not even Han Wok's specialties although the dishes could rival any Chinese restaurant meals I've laid my taste buds on. Looking at the gallery of food portraits on the wall, I could see that they have 3 Cups Chicken in Hotpot, Poached Tofu, Beef Hofan Guisado, Chili Shrimp with Snow Peas and a whole lot more. I would surely come back for more of these good stuff and write about it here.

I was really surprised with how varied the dishes were, which can cater to any preference and diet that their customers would have. Here's one thing that's awesome - the price was really competitive for a Chinese restaurant of this caliber. They even have econo meals for those on the budget but looking at the flyers they had on these meals, they're only "econo" on the price tag but not on the food. Really cost effective!

3 Cups Chicken in Hotpot

At that time, a photo shoot was ongoing as Han Wok Blue Wave is boosting their product offerings with more dish selections, cocktails and delicacies. Looking at the samples used in the shoot, my mouth began to water even after that sumptuous meal and a cup of Han Wok's Syphon Brewed Coffee. The coffee was really good and could rival any overpriced coffee franchise out there. One thing I noticed was that they're giving out free newspapers to all patrons! According to Jack, he'll be setting up a Wi-Fi station there so every visitor could access the Internet while sipping their coffee or eating their favorite meals.

As I head back home, I can't help but notice how Han Wok stands out among the other food establishments in the area. If you're tired of all the commercialized food out there and want your taste buds pampered, then I advice you to visit Han Wok Blue Wave and try their delectable delicacies. You won't regret it I guarantee.

Han Wok Chinese Cuisine is located at :

Blue Wave Commercial Complex
D. Macapagal Ave., cor.
EDSA ExtPasay City
Manila Philippines
Tel Nos: 474-5710; 710-3853
Website: http://www.wonggroup.com.ph/hanwokbluewave/

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The Wonders of the Lowly Eggplant

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:22:00 +0000

Cure cancer with EGGPLANT?!

That's C-U-R-E, not just improve -- one of today's most common and scariest cancers?

Usually in under 3 months!

Hear about the 80,000 success stories and not one case of cancer coming back...
How did this one get covered up?

(BALTIMORE, MD)

EGGPLANT! And the latest research isn't from some fly-by-night outfit that you'd be afraid to take your dog to - but the Royal London Hospital.

Virtually the entire medical press ignored this natural discovery. But one courageous M.D. broke the news - and has spent his career proving that nobody does it better than Mother Nature. Some even say he's changing modern medicine...

Could a true cancer cure with a 100% success rate get COVERED UP?

Even if it has 80,000 success stories and a 26 year track record?

Dear Health-conscious Friend:

Would you believe that an extract from eggplant could cure -- that's cure, not just improve -- the majority of non-melanoma skin cancers (squamous and basal cell cancers), usually in three months or less? This may seem like an outrageous claim, but researchers have known about these incredible results for over 20 years!

It might have remained a secret for another two decades if award-winning doctor Jonathan Wright, M.D. hadn't published the research -- and dared tell the truth: It's a cure! Just look at the proof:
'It's a cure!' -- straight from Royal London Hospital's double-blind, placebo controlled study.

Using a form of eggplant extract called BEC5, doctors treated both invasive and non-invasive non-melanoma skin cancers. The results were equal to those resulting from invasive surgery, minus the scars. And doctors concluded: 'In our view and experience, BEC5 is...safe and effective...it is a cost-effective treatment for both primary and secondary skin cancer.'

Even more importantly, follow-up research on patients who used BEC5 shows once their cancer went away, it did not recur.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. You'll hear how careful patient records kept since the 1980's show...

Success in 80,000 cases with ZERO return of the cancer!

Over 80,000 patients have used it successfully. Microscopic analysis consistently shows death of all cancer cells. Better yet, no cancer has ever returned.

Best of all, BEC5 does not kill any healthy human cells. With microscopic precision, it selects and eliminates only the cancer cells. Healthy cells are not affected in any way by the treatment.

A major breakthrough?

You bet!

More than a million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone.

Yet this same eggplant breakthrough is so safe and effective, it can even be used cosmetically -- to eradicate age spots, sun spots and 'pre-cancers' called actinic keratoses.

It's non-invasive, non-toxic and so easy to use, you can do it at home. Simple as smoothing on skin cream.

So how did our mighty medical press miss this one?

How come you never saw anything about it...not in magazines...not on TV...not even on the internet?

Because of modern medicine's 'golden rule' -- those with the gold make the rules! And this astonishingly cheap, effective cancer cure has just one unfortunate drawback...

It threatens the pocketbooks of pharmaceutical firms, dermatology clinics and plastic surgeons. (And the eggplant lobby isn't nearly as powerful as you might imagine.)

This medical 'maverick' has been swimming against the current to pioneer natural cures the FDA has swept under the rug

His contemporaries call him the greatest genius in alternative medicine.

In fact, they recently awarded him their discipline's highest honor for a lifetime of achievement in naturopathic medicine -- the Linus Pauling Award.

Thousands of forward-thinking doctors have sought him out for advice and guidance in seeking natural therapies for health problems that have defied drugs and conventional treatments...

And to many of his patients, he represents hope for progress in the safe treatment (or even the complete reversal) of diseases and illnesses that may have plagued them for decades -- and stumped their mainstream doctors many times over...

His name is Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and he has made breakthrough cures and therapies that are delivering his patients -- and the patients of his disciples -- from the evils of both disease and the modern drugs that sometimes do more harm than good. In the years to come, these revelations will change medicine as we know it forever -- if the big-money drug interests and corrupt government don't succeed in quashing them first...

To know more about Dr. Jonathan V. Wright:
Nutrition and Healing Newsletterhttp://www.wrightnewsletter.com/

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BONUS!
Here’s a recipe for Eggplant Shu Mai Dumpling you can do at home:

Eggplant Shu Mai
by Rhonda Parkinson
Your Guide to Chinese Cuisine

Makes about 24 Shu Mai

INGREDIENTS:

4 Asian eggplants
1 tablespoon fermented black beans
2 large cloves garlic
1 slice ginger
1 green onion
3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
2 dozen shu mai or gyoza wrappers, or wonton wrappers cut into circles

PREPARATION:

Remove the stem from the eggplant and chop into very small, thumb-sized pieces. (Do not peel the eggplant).Rinse the beans. Let sit in the water for a few minutes to soften. Use a cleaver or knife to finely chop.

Peel and mince the garlic. Mash the beans and the garlic together. Set aside.Mince the ginger. Wash and finely chop the green onion.Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant and stir-fry until softened (about 5 minutes). Remove from the wok.Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the garlic and black bean mixture and the ginger. Stir-fry until aromatic. Add the green onion and the chile sauce. Add the eggplant back into the pan and mix everything together. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper to taste. Remove from the wok. Cool slightly.

To make the shu mai, lay a wrapper in front of you. Place 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons filling in the middle. Do not fold the wrapper over. Instead, gather up the edges to form a basket shape. Make sure the shu mai can stand up in the steamer.Place the shu mai on an oiled plate and steam for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Crawling with Uok!

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:04:00 +0000

One of my favorite TV shows is Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. This guy travels the world looking for the most bizarre foods available in the planet with a byline “If it looks good, eat it.” And he does it all the time - even on foods most people won’t even look at.

In an episode to the beautiful islands of the Philippines, Andrew visited the Balaw-Balaw restaurant in Angono, Rizal, a province in the Philippines. The restaurant is known for its exquisite recipes handed down from generations past, as well as featuring some of the great works of art Angono is known for.

In this episode, Andrew had his first taste of the Uok cooked adobo-style. Although he really didn’t like it that much because of the texture, he says in the show that he likes food served this way because:

“Making traditional items available to today’s diner make us all closer to our past and reconnects us to our food source.”
- Andrew Zimmern

Uok is the Oryctes rhinoceros larva of the coconut rhinoceros beetle. These beetles thrive in fallen coconut trees and decomposing organic matter, where people forage to look for these delicacies. Indigenous tribes used to eat these worms raw, but it can also be cooked in a variety of ways. The Uok is almost 80% rich in protein, more than the amount that cattle beef has if measured with the same volume. In a study conducted by the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria, Uok is good for children because it is rich in arginine, which is needed for proper growth. It has good protein and unsaturated fat, which is safe for people with cholesterol or heart problems.

So, the next time you head out to the Philippines, or visiting this island nation for the first time, be sure to pass through Balaw-Balaw restaurant and feast yourself with the Adobong Uok and other Filipino culinary delicacies.

Photos and Video: “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern - Philippines”

Wonderful, Wonderful Chapatti

noreply@blogger.com (kenjiya) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:02:00 +0000

In my 3-year working stint in Saudi Arabia, I had the chance of sampling some of the Indian, Arabic, Turkish and African cuisines offered by my friends or tasted during some of my culinary adventures ala-Anthony Bourdain among the streets of Riyadh. One of the best meals I had back then involved a flat, unleavened bread called Chapati, served with a bowl of spicy Indian curry. It got me hooked the first time I tasted it, that I asked some of my Indian friends to teach me how to prepare one of these. All you need are a few cups of all-purpose flour and some oil and you’re all set.

However, I left what little knowledge I had of making chapatti in Riyadh. But not the memories of the sumptuous meals I had with this concoction. This led me to search ways on how to do it on my own, until I landed on a blogsite maintained by Wangethi Mwangi. I found out that chapatti is also used extensively in African countries like Kenya, from where Wangethi Mwangi came from. I would love to try the Kenyan dishes he describes in this blog.

(Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

I thought Mr. Wangethi Mwangi was a chef of some sort but checking his links showed that he is actually an Editorial Director of the largest media company in Kenya, which is Nation Media Group. Wow! What an achievement for a chapatti lover!

Well, have to go now, as I have to knead some more dough.

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