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The taste and needs of today's affluent residential buyers are continually evolving. While a prestigious address remains to be a priority, their definition of luxury has gone beyond the collection of amenities, into how these lifestyle features will give them a richer experience. This is the promise of Botanika Nature Residences, the first luxury condominium in Alabang, that is thoughtfully designed to give its discerning residents above par-facilities that complement their lifestyle.  Located at the exclusive area of Filinvest City, Botanika is truly the new coveted address for the privileged few, where many of life's necessities and luxuries are well within reach. There is the members- only The Palms Country Club for sports, dining and entertainment: Asian Hospital and Medical Center for world-class healthcare services, and top-notch academic institutions like De La Salle Zobel and San Beda College Alabang. With its turnover set in the fourth quarter of this ye

Who doesn't have a loan? Most of us have loans and it's not bad to say that we do have one. Some use credit cards for emergency, paying bills, personal purchases and more other reasons. Loans as we all know have many purposes like starting a business, for education and emergency as well. There are so many loan types with different purposes. According to data from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, about 50% of adult Filipinos have an outstanding debt, while another 33% had borrowed money from the past. I'm sure that a lot of us can relate when it comes to the matter about debts. Among these borrowers, there is an increasing number that has taken loans from lending or financing companies. For one obvious reason we see about the popularity growth of "non-traditional" consumer finance companies is the fewer requirements than banks ask for, and the approval process is much quicker. There are individuals who still feel overwhelmed by the thought of applying

Manila, Philippines, - Bruce Fife, C.N., N.D – the Author of over 20 booksincluding the best selling "THE COCONUT OIL MIRACLE", "COCONUTCURES" and "STOP ALZHEIMER'S NOW". Publisher and editor of theHealthy Ways Newsletter and Director of the Coconut Research Center,Certi&ed nutritionist will be the keynote speaker of the upcoming “TheMedical Science of Coconut Oil Forum” along with other nationally recognizedspeakers. The Forum which will be hosted at the Ateneo Professional SchoolsAuditorium on Monday, May 22, 2017. This event is the &rst forum on theMedical Science of Coconut Oil, attracting 200 attendees who come togetherfor the opportunity to gather information from various Medical Health andWellness individuals. With this, Dr. Bruce Fife will be having a book signing at the InternationalFood Exhibition at the World Trade Center Tent on May 21, 2017 at boothnumbers 32 and 33. Dr Bruce Fife and other speakers will share their &rst ha

CLICHE it may be, but there's indeed a woman behind the person we are today. And that's no less than her - our mother. We used to call her nanay, inay, 'nay, mama, mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives. There may be opposing beliefs whether that great maternal instinct is biologically predetermined or socially imposed, but everyone would agree that a mother is hardwired to love and care about the whole family, especially the children, all the time. For better or worse, it's always the welfare of everyone at home on top of her priority. No wonder, she's an epitome of a doting human being that touches everybody's life. So, it's but right to honor and return all the favors she has done for us. And what a better way to do this than this Mother's Day.  Still drooling over the ways on how to spend this

Makati City, Philippines - The love shared between a mother and child is celebrated each year, a bond that no storm could ever break. The love that will never disappear despite all the hardships moms go through. Last May 7, Century City Mall celebrated Mother's Day activities, a  special day of mother-child bonding and workshops by The Parent Emporium that made this one of the most unforgettable days of motherhood. There was also a serenade by the teachers of Expression Music with "Popular Mother Songs" and the ever-favorite Frozen song to all the kid audience sung by Ms. Rachelle Verns. My favorite part of the day is the blindfold game wherein the children were blindfolded and each child had to identify their moms by feeling their face, hair, and hands as they stood beside other fellow moms! The actitivity was done in collaboration with the James McKay Foundation Inc. and the Philippine National School for the Blind, who sent their students and the

Teresa Loyzaga, as I've known her since my pubescent years, is one of the best actresses. For decades, she's been portraying many roles both in reel and real life, where she portrayed to great effect quite a multiple characters. With all the characters that she played, however, it is her role as daughter to her father basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga and mom Victoria, sister to her siblings Chito, Joey, Princess and Bing, and  of course mother to sons Joseph and Diego, that she considers priceless and closest to her heart. After all, she says, family means everything. And while many might think that her life in showbiz is one of sheer glamour and prestige, Teresa also endured her fair share of challenges, not the least of which is being a single mother to two kids whom she single handedly raised in the face of trials.  "The hardest part for me was not being able to be with them physically as much as I wanted to because I had to work," she confides. &q

Makati City, Philippines - Each year, we celebrate Mother's Day to commemorate our dear moms in our own loving ways. The simple delight that we, mom and child, share together during this day is priceless. Through our lives we go through happiness, trials, laughters and tears, and yet we stick together because that is what family is all about. On this special day, we recognize our mothers for being our superheroes and our true bestfriends. Despite all the adversi ties, our mom's love never fades. A mother will always protect and guide us in everything, she will always be by our side, and that's how STRONG their LOVE is for their child. On May 7, Century City Mall is inviting you to immerse yourself in motherhood with our Mother's day, at the 5th floor Events Center. It's going to be an unforgettable day full of fun games, activities and seminars! One of the exciting activities is the blindfold game! The children will be blindfolded, then he/she will

Sports is one of the best things that any one can do not just for the sake of having a sport, but for something that we love to do and at the same time it gives good benefit to our body and mind. Football, as I observe, is getting popular again in our country and that's good news because more people around the world will recognize the other talent of Filipinos. Allianz PNB Life in cooperation with the Henry Moran foundation and the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will be holding the National Youth Futsal Cup on May 6, Saturday, 7am to 5pm, at the University of Asia and the Pacific. (clockwise) Gae Martinez, Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer; Rei Abrazaldo, Allainz PNB Life Branding Communications and Digital Director; Ake Pastoral, Philippine Football Federation National Grassroots Officer; and Danny Moran, Henry Moran Foundation President. The event will mark the beginning of the selection process for the Philippines' participation to the Allianz Jun

Nude lipsticks have recently been sharing the spotlight with the classic red shade because of their ability to suit women of varying complexions. A perfect go-to color all year round, a quick swipe will automatically make a statement to the "no-make-up make-up" look with the slightest color to make its preserve known. But you did not know that nude lipsticks come in shades that, if not matched with the skin tone, made end up giving a pale-faced look? Good thing Ever Bilena, the country's leading cosmetics brand, offers a spectrum of shades in the Matte Lipstick Nude Collection to ensure that there's a perfect shade for every skin type. For instance, tinges of dusty, baby pink will work best for women with alabaster or fair complexion. This will warm up the lips and draw a separation between the lips and the skin. With Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mirrored Mocha , they can immediately color to the face with its fabulous mix of nude and red. Meanwhile,