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Celebrate the fusion of Japanese and Spanish cuisines with the opening of Bless Amare Cafe Aseana located at Hop Inn Hotel Lot 9 Block 5 near corner of Bradco Avenue and Macapagal Blvd Aseana City, Aseana Business Park in Baclaran, Paranaque City last February 26. "It's a thoughtful, fusion restaurant merging Japanese cuisine with Spanish food sensibilities. Our Chefs will surprise you with this unique experience," said Jessie Maloles, CEO of Bless Amare Cafe Aseana, in an interview. Bless Amare Cafe Aseana is managed and operated by Bless Amare Group of Companies with enterprises engaged in restaurants and the hospitality industry. It was established by Jessie Maloles and business partner Nelson Mendoza in 2016. Start your day with the Cafe's hearty breakfast such as French Toast, Spanish Omelette, Continental Breakfast, Set Bacon, Set Sausage and Set Ham. There's also local faves such as Corned Beef, Pork Longganisa, Pork Tocino, Daing na Bangus, An

Former Miss Universe and UNAIDS Asia-Pacific goodwill ambassador Pia Wurtzbach has called on the public to help end discrimination as the world observed Zero Discrimination Day last March 1. "It is an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full and productive life with dignity—no matter what they look like, where they come from or who they love," said Wurtzbach on Instagram. The Filipino-German beauty queen added: "Let’s come together to end discrimination and celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion." March 1 is Zero Discrimination Day, an annual worldwide event that promotes diversity and recognizes that everyone counts. It was on March 1, 2014 when the United Nations first celebrated Zero Discrimination Day after UNAIDS, a UN program on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on World AIDS Day in December 2013. Organizations like the UN actively pro

Re-electionist Senator Cynthia A. Villar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will provide housing for 2,000 families residing at Isla Puting Bato in Parola, Tondo, Manila. Together with Villar are members of the House of Representatives led by House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and representatives from Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), National Housing Authority (NHA) and Philippine National Railways (PNR). The senator, known as “Mrs. Hanepbuhay,” has committed to continue her advocacy in giving livelihood  programs and jobs to poor Filipinos.

Are you the next Binibini? The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. announced on March 1 that the annual search for Bb. Pilipinas 2019 has started. This the first time in recent years that the annual search began in March unlike in the previous years when the prestigious national contest usually begins in December. Organizers said that deadline for submission of application forms is on March 15. Just visit http://www.bbpilipinas.com for details. The grand coronation of the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 pageant will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City in June. Now on its 55th year, the Bb. Pilipinas pageant currently sends delegates to international pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Grand International; and Miss Globe. Of the current batch of title holders, Catriona Gray won 2018 Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand; and Karen Gallman was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 during a pageant held

 A non-government organization (NGO) will raise some P100,000 to cover the feeding and scholarship program expenses in Negros and Metro Manila communities. Ahmed Davis, Head of the James MacKay Foundation Inc. (JMFI), said that the Foundation would like to raise P100,000.00 and more to cover the feeding and scholarship programs expenses for first quarter of 2019. "We are currently feeding over 50 children around the metro and seeking for more scholar to add to our growing list of James Mackay Foundation Inc. honors. We have been doing our feeding programs in the province in particularly Negros and 2019 started with Metro Manila communities," Davis said. Mafae Yunon Belasco, Marketing Head of JMFI, said that the Foundation will sponsor the world premiere of the much-awaited movie "Captain Marvel" which stars Brie Larson, Samuel J. Jackson, McKenna Grace, etc. at the Rockwell Power Plant in Makati City on March 9 at 1 p.m. This is not the first time that t

If she would have the chance to return to the Senate, Senator Cynthia A. Villar vows to continue helping poor Filipino get out of poverty. Villar was among the senatorial candidates endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte during the PDP-Laban campaign rally at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. In asking voters  to support the re-election bid of Villar, the President stresses that  only “stupid” will not vote for her, whom he described as “parang Nanay ng Bayan” and a “mother in the halls of Congress” who was never involved in any corruption. He also acknowledges Villar’s unrelentless efforts and several projects inorder to help our people.

The 28 official candidates of Mr. and Ms. Biñan - 14 men and 14 women - were formally presented to the press at the Southwoods Mall Biñan City recently. During press presentation, Mayor Arman Dimaguila gave his earnest welcome address. After which, the candidates showcased their adorable aura on stage. They also underwent searing interview with the invited local and national press to grasp a preview of their wit, personality, and character. The three-month fecund preparation for the upcoming prestigious Mister and Miss Biñan pageant on May 19, 2019 which is a part of the Biñan Puto Latik Festival is spearheaded by the Local Government Unit of Biñan, Laguna headed by Mayor Arman Dimaguila through the Biñan City Culture, History, Arts and Tourism Office (BCHATO) headed by Mr. BJ Borja. Several pre-pageant activities were planned for the candidates - Personality and Development Training, Charity Works, Talent Competition, Casual Wear Competition, Filipiniana Wear Competi