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In their recent exhibit at Galleria Duemila, Jay Ticar and Amy Aragon works on paintings that connect to the visual roots of sound art. The Vancouver-based artist couple articulates their response to this global interest through painterly abstractions and their ongoing theme home. Informed by ideas obtained through the 2017 Asia Center Fellowship held in 3 countries, the artists devised a creative structure that proposes a conversation on the non-musical aspect of sound art. They constructed house-like architectural models that are processed through the ideas of fragmentation and painting. This is to relate to abstraction and conceptualism as sound and art fundamentals. Jay Ticar and Amy Aragon has been exhibiting individually and as a tandem in respective venues and events of art here and abroad. After the University of the Philippines, Jay finished MFA at Tama Art University in Tokyo as Monbukagakusho scholar and Amy finished her post graduate program at Sene...

Isn't it nice to be natural and look natural? With the natural products getting popular, it is also best to use for a healthier you. A makeover and razzle-dazzle it is for you! Beginning with the hair is a good start, which usually steals attention. Based on studies, a head full of hair indicates youth and health at its best. This is true, because I'm always conscious with my hair especially when there was a time that I experienced hair loss that affected my confidence. Power and stability, on the other hand, corresponds to a long, shiny tress. A bouncy bob means bubbly personality. Meanwhile, curly locks add to masculinity and femininity.  Gotta hair like them? Well, don't lose hope if you ain't have any. All you need is love. and what a better way if it comes out naturally in you. Taking good care of it should not be enforced, but rather a rewarding pamper for yourself. This applies, too, when choosing the right product for your mane.  Stay away...

Housal.com, the most innovative Proptech solution for buyers, sellers, brokers and developers, invites all stakeholders in Realty and Construction to 'Envision 2019: The Premier Real Estate Ecpo in the Philippines' on July 19 and 20, 2019, to be held at SMX Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Mr. Serene Samuel, Vice President of Housal say: "We have brought the entire Real Estate market into technology platform. Envision is where we are doing a ground root where you can see everything light. We will bring together developers, brokers, anything and everything that is related to real estate will be there on this platform. "The Philippines for the past 20 years has been growing tremendously, even for 2019 and 2020 there's still 6.5 percent GDP growth. This year, the Philippines is also recognized as the best country to invest in. If you really look at real estate, we also see that this quarter still 12.3 million houses needed by 2030. So, there...

"Whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the streets, I remember the Child in the manger as he sleeps. Whenever there are people giving gifts, exchanging cards, I believe that Christmas is truly in our hearts" Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announced last October 25 at Glorietta 2, Jose Mari Chan as its new Christmas ambassador in accordance with the comeback of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Lovingly known as the Father of Philippine Christmas music, the singer-songwriter made his debut as the newest ambassador. He made a special appearance and sang Christmas carols to hundreds of mall patrons. Shopee's latest Christmas television commercial with Jose Mari Chan as the face of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12, aired nationwide on October 26. Lots of games and freebies which was also opened to the public last October 25. Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee, said, ...

My Nathan and I went to The Mind Museum in Taguig City, Philippines last October 21, 2018 for the interactive science education program inside the BASF Kids'Lab. The kids learned about chemistry and nutrition through safe, hands-on experiments. My son together with my friend's kids, elementary school children from public schools in Taguig, as well as from Gawad Kalinga communities were guided by their assigned mentors as they explore and analyze the Vitamin C content and other substances contained in fruit and vegetables, and understand the benefits of eating a colorful range of vegetables and fruit. "Through BASF Kids'Lab, we provide kids from a variety of backgrounds with the opportunity to experience chemistry through hands-on experiments. This year, to celebrate the United Nations' World Food Day on October 16, we are introducing a new series of experiments: the Çlever Foodies'program. This program helps boost children's dietary awaren...

A great number of us are not aware of cyber threats and what they really are. It's time that we get to know what's going on since we're now more into online transactions and studies. According to CISCO 2018 Asia Pacific Security Capabilities Benchmark Study, companies in the Philippines do not address nearly half of the legitimate cyber threat alerts they receive. With the survey, 42 percent say they receive more than 5000 alerts each day. While companies in the Philippines rank the lowest in Southeast Asia among those receiving more than 5,000 alerts per day, the real challenge lies in what comes after the alerts is received, and how many are actually investigated.  Studies show: On average just 50 percent of the alerts received are investigated by companies in the Philippines. On average, only 30 percent turn out to be legitimate 51 percent are taken into action and corrected. 79 percent of respondents saying their organization has suffered...

October 16, 2018 is a remarkable day for all # AyokoNgPlastik supporters. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Ayala Malls and other partner corporations officially launched the #AyokoNgPlastik Movement at Glorietta 2, Activity Center, Makati City. Organizers, supporters and individuals interested to educate themselves about the crusade gathered on this special day, Together with my family, we've been supporting this movement since the day we discovered the group. It is such a challenge to gather each sachet or plastic wrapper in the house and even the surroundings when we're out, however it''s our pride to be in the community of #AyokoNgPlastik that supports the campaign against the use of plastic.  It is worrisome to know that eight million tons of plastic winding up in oceans every year, and Philippines ranks as the world's third plastic polluter of oceans. Companies, individuals, and other sectors are gathered by the #AyokoNgPlastik movement to a...

There are many ways to take care of our skin and body. For skin care, a lot of  products can be seen  and offered everywhere, same as massage service. But have you tried both at the same time? Of course, wellness is one in many that most of us want and need as well—how? Well, we all want to look and feel beautiful, and healthy. It is not just about what we're eating that makes us healthy. For me, I want something that will make me feel relaxed and pampered. It is not what we can afford, but what we need and which will make us happy, beautiful and satisfied. Last Sunday, I was invited at the newly renovated and much improved Bioessence branch in SM Southmall. This is the first time that I will try their services. Bioessence is a premium skin and body wellness center designed to provide complete non-invasive services that rejuvinates the skin, the body and the mind. To prove how well they take care of their clients, I tried one of their services—Kahilom Relaxin...

Have you been to the New McDonald's NXTGEN store? You should go and experience the high-tech convenience that will make everything easy as 1-2-3. The McDonald's NXTGEN is located at McKinley West in Fort Bonifacio, shows an elevated dining experience, facilitated with new improvements— modern inviting interiors athat will make your stay unremarkable. There I was staring at the beauty of the store and excited to try the Self-Ordeing kiosk. Customers may choose to skip the line at the Front Counter, and make use of the option by paying through your Smart card. Then, what is amusing is you can see at the Claim Counter monitor if your order (number) is being prepared already. Once prepared, your number will be called and is ready for pick-up. If you prefer to pay in cash, there's a dedicated lane for ordering with the help of the digital menu boards, and the other side for claiming.  There's more! there are also dedicated McDonald...