Birthdays. Weddings. Anniversaries. Baptisms. In a country known as the Land of Fiestas, Filipinos love to celebrate life’s moments and capture the memories in photos.

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Different colors of roses express distinct messages of love. The red rose, the lover’s rose, symbolizes love and passion and is used to convey the precious three words: “I love you.” White roses represent innocent or pure love and conveys the message “I am worthy of you” or “You are heavenly”. Pink roses symbolize grace, gentility and sweet thoughts and are used to express admiration, appreciation and gratitude.

In ancient times, yellow roses meant jealousy, but today it signifies friendship, joy and the promise of new beginning. Yellow roses are usually given to friends and loved ones to brighten up their day or to congratulate them during special occasions.

Purple or lavender roses symbolize enchantment and are used to express “love at first sight”. Orange roses represent passionate desire, enthusiasm and fascination and convey one’s desire to pursue a new relationship or endeavor.

The number of roses given may also express a specific sentiment. 1 rose means “love at first sight” or “You are the one”. 2 roses mean “mutual love” or “deeply in love with one another”. 3 roses, of course, means “I love you”. 7 roses (most applicable to married couples) mean “together forever”. 10 roses represent perfection and expresses the message “You are perfect”, while 12 roses are the standard for “Be mine”. You can also apologize to your loved one with 15 roses, which mean “I am truly sorry, please forgive me”.

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The restaurant is positioned at the hi-way of the village, which made them visible to the entire passersby. They have fully air-conditioned room that has an area for the smokers and non-smokers. Walls are painted in bright yellow, while the ceiling is furnished with a native “banig” design. The Masks or “Mascara’s” are displayed in the walls of their bistro as a sign of their tradition called the Bacolod Mascara Festival.

J. Lo’s Inasal offers a wide variety of foods like Chicken Inasal (Roasted Chicken), Grilled Pork, Grilled & Sizzling Seafood, Pancit, Soups and Vegetables. I have tasted three of their best sellers which are the Kansi, Liempo, and the Chicken Inasal Pecho (Roasted Chicken Breast). They also serve Kansi, a spicy mix of the tastes of Bulalo & Sinigang that is a very popular dish from Bacolod City, and their version of liempo, which is sweeter and thinner than the common ones in other restaurants. Finally, their Chicken Inasal Pecho (Roasted Chicken Breast) has an extraordinary taste to offer at P88.

JLo’s Inasal also provides 3 different special sauces for their chicken: vinegar, soy cause and chicken oil, which is mixed with achuete, giving it a surprising taste. It also goes well with soy sauce, calamansi and chili for a spicier experience.

JLo’s Inasal is open from 11:00AM – 2:00AM everyday. Free food delivery services within the area are accepted with the minimum rate of P150. They also accept party reservations & caterings in all their branches.

List of Branches:
P. Burgos, Makati City: +63.2.4089319
Timog Ave. Quezon City
Imus Cavite – Franchise
Maria Clara, Quezon City – Franchise
Molino Cavite City
Dasmarinas Cavite

Contact details:

J. Lo’s Inasal
Address: 52D Sct. Santiago cor Sct. Limbaga Timog Ave. Quezon City. Philippines
Telephone: +63.2.3734542
Email: jlos_inasal@yahoo.com

No entrance fee is required before entering Fun Ranch. Ride-all-you-can can be enjoyed at P295 except for the following: Go! Speed Racing (P50); Family Bowling (P100); Mini-golf (P100); and Space Quest (P50). With regards to the safety of your kids, there are rules and safety precautions implemented in every ride. There are also friendly staff and security personnel who are assigned in every area, ready to assist you.

The Rides

The Family Zone is a recreation center created for both kids and adults who would like to spend their time together during weekends and special occasions. It is located at the upper level of The Fun Ranch where you can find the Mini-golf, Teacup Ride and Family Bowling. There is also a coffee shop inside, and what is cool about it is that their chairs and tables are suited for the kids.

If you are a fan of space adventure and would like to test your shooting ability, you can check out Space Quest. Upon entering, you will feel like you have been taken into a different world, where aliens and space creatures abound. So fasten your seatbelt and start shooting once the engine starts!

For kids who love car racing, try the Go! Speed Racing. There are different designs of cars to choose from. Helmets are also provided for the safety of your kids. You can also hold great parties at the second level of this area.

For a wet and wild adventure, try the Kiddie Bumper Boats. It’s like bumper cars, but only in water.

Aside from their main attractions, they also have common rides available like the Bumper Cars, The Red Baron (plane carousel), and the Express Train.

You can also Leaps ‘n Bounds, an outdoor inflatable playground that kids would really love. They are open every 3:00 PM and the rates are P100 for weekdays and P150 for weekends. (You may contact Leaps n’ Bounds at these numbers +63.2.7063029, +63.2.7063031 and +63.2.6340067).

For your kid’s birthday party, try the Big Red Barn. Fully air-conditioned, well-lighted, and clean, it also has its own playground inside. If you want to know more about their party packages, just visit http://kidsrulehere.com/brb/.

They also have free magic shows on weekends and show usually starts at 12:00 noon at Blue Whale Grill and 6:00 p.m. at Big Red Barn. For reservations and more details, call +63.2.7063019 and +63.2.7062887.

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Contact details:

The Fun Ranch

Address: Frontera Verde, Ortigas Ave. Pasig City Philippines
Telephone: +63.2.7063029, +63.2.7063031
Email: kidsrulehere.funranch@gmail.com
Website: www.funranch.com.ph

The shops in Tiendesitas are carefully clustered according to the variety of goods and specialties they offer. They are simply labeled as the “Villages, consisting of: Antiques Village, Delicacies Village, Fashion Village, Food Village, Plants Village, Handicrafts Village, Home Furnishings Village, Novelty Village & Pet Village.

Aside from having a free WiFi access, they also have an area dedicated for events, exhibits and unique cultural presentations. They showcase Filipino excellence through performing arts that are scheduled throughout the year. They proudly provide amazing local products not only for tourists but for Filipino consumers as well.

The Novelty Village

Jafar Collection has a wide selection of necklaces, ID Holders and bracelets that are made of Swarovski stones, beads and other semi-precious stones. Jewelry boxes, native bags, wall decors, mugs, wooden puzzles, key chains, combs, pens, kitchen tools and fans are also available. The prices range from P100 up.

Jafar Collection: Ms. Pinky Osman
+63.919.6281867

Cheese Enterprise Inc. offers trendy items like brooches, silver items, colorful and fashionable rings, and vintage necklaces and bracelets. They also have wonderful dresses and bags available at their shop.

Cheese Enterprise Inc: Ms. Mary Jane Lee
+63.922.5552223

Perpda is a store where you can find a lot of wood carved handicrafts usually used as home decors. They offer wood-carved Christmas decorations like Santa Clause, snowman, angels, and Christmas trees. They also have various kinds of figurines, masks, footwears, hats, and native bags.

Perpda: Ms. Olga Monti
+63.2.4925333
Budget Range: P5 – P50,000

Jomat Handicraft Store offers a wide assortment of purely native products. This boutique is perfect for tourists who are interested in collecting Filipino-made merchandises and for Filipinos who are planning to visit their families or friends abroad and bring them a taste of Pinoy craftsmanship. Jomat has lighting fixtures, big chandeliers and wall decors that are made of capiz material. It also offers key chains, ref magnets, mugs, assorted fans, home decorations carved from wood and bags made abaca, organsa, sinamay, or buntal materials.

Jomat Handicraft Store: Ms. Linda Ricohermoso
+63.2.5780427, +63.929.2265867 & +63.918.5753977
Other branch: Center Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center San Juan Metro Manila

CDMR Gen. Merchandise is a Hello Kitty haven that offers a wide selection of collectible items featuring the famous feline character. Hello Kitty fans can find computer mouses, keyboards, bags, clocks, watches, calculators, pouches, wallets, telephones and even coffee makers!

CDMR Gen. Merchandize: Ms. Imelda Tan Owner
+63.922. 8777125

TW Toy Corner, located at the heart of Novelty Village, offers a wide variety of collectible toys. This shop specializes in high quality and highly detailed figures of characters from famous movies like The Dark Knight, Superman, and Ironman. They also have characters from various animés like Apple Seed, Dragon Ball, and Naruto Shippuuden. You can also find fashion accessories with cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio and other Disney characters. If you are a toy enthusiast or someone who just wants to collect action figures and other items, then this store is for you.

TW Toy Corner: Ms. Joyce
call +63.02.3463243 & +63.02.3464343
text +63.922.8507799 & +63.922.8992142
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The Fashion Village

The Fashion Village showcases different varieties of fashion apparels and accessories coming from different regions in the Philippines.

Giga Ventures provides a large selection of wellness products. If you like fresh or relaxing fragrant smells in your homes, Giga has Aroma Products like pure essential oils and aroma diffusers. For your skin and body, you can find a variety of skin lightening and slimming soaps under the Natural Soaps section as well as Spa Products such as massage oils, slimming oils, spa bath gel, and body scrubs. They also have therapy products like lip balms, eye creams, hair treatments, and body butter.

Giga Ventures: Mr. Peping & Ms. Joy De Villa
+63.2.7389221, +63.2.2155485
16 Lakeview Drive, Pasig City 1600, Philippines
gigaventures@gmail.com
www.giga.com.ph
Budget Range: P65 – P400

All these featured businesses are just a few of what Tiendesitas has to offer. There are still a lot of other interesting stores and shops that you might want and check out:

• Antiques Village, where you can find antique furniture & accessories.
• Delicacies Village, that provides “Pasalubongs” for Pinoy locals & Balikbayans.
• Food Village, where you can eat delicious dishes, drinks & desserts.
• Plants Village, which offers varieties of plants like bonsai, hanging plants, vines, flowers as well as fertilizers and garden accessories.
• Handicrafts Village, where you can find carved wooden items, painted crafts and recycled plastics used as home decoration.
• Furniture Village, where you can buy Pinoy-made furniture and home decorations.
• Pet Village, a place for pet toys, foods, and supplies. Pet grooming salon services are also available in this village.

The shopping hours start from 12PM until 12AM. Free shuttle service from Tiendesitas to Greenhills is available from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Terminal is located in front of the Delicacies Village.

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Contact details:

Tiendesitas

Address: Ortigas Avenue cor. E. Rodriguez Ave. Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +63.2.6355680 & +63.2.6891068
Website: www.tiendesitas.com.ph

If you’re looking for gifts intended for laughs and surprises, this shop has a lot to offer. Their products are very rare and truly unique. They have a great collection of decorative gag figurines portraying funny Filipino characteristics as seen in our daily lives. They have Gag Trophies, a perfect gift for a special friend or for a remarkably funny person. Gag bobble heads are items that can be personalized with a picture of you or your friends. They also have double bobble heads which are more suitable for couples.

Gag Certificates and Gag Car Plates can also be found in this shop. Gag Certificates are fun gifts for friends or family members who have certain characteristics or trait, like being a “certified pasaway”, while Gag Car Plates is a collection of funny Filipino slogans and gag signs embossed in a Philippine car plate.

They also have various wacky items like ashtrays, key chains, picture frames, refrigerator magnets, pen and cell phone holders, and other decorative spoofs and signs. These items are perfect decorative pieces for table tops and cabinets. They also serve as collectibles for people who have a heart for Filipino values and lifestyle.

Gag Atak! can be found at the Novelty Village section of Tiendesitas in Pasig City. They also have another branch in Robinsons Manila. They accept customize order in bulk.

Contact details:

Gag Atak!
Contact Person: Rowena Baunsit De Guzman
Address: 6792 Elon-ELon St., Clarmen Village, Brgy. San Isidro Sucat Paranaque City, Philippines
Telephone: +63.02. 8257327
Email: gagatak@gmail.com
Website: www.gagatak.weebly.com

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SpeedyCourse.com, the online course and event finder, gives you a list of fun workshops and classes guaranteed to make your summer an unforgettable and enjoyable one!

Culinary Arts Class: Baking & Pastry Decorating for ages 8-12

By:           Young Artist Studio

Where:   Sta. Lucia East, Cainta, Rizal

When:     Fridays-Sundays, April 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 29

Saturdays-Sundays, May 8, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29

Details

BASIC ACTING WORKSHOP FOR PRINT ADS & TV COMMERCIALS

Learn the tricks of the trade in becoming a top commercial model. Improve your acting and auditioning skills and standout when attending go-sees/auditions.

By:            ACIA Trainings, Events, & Management

Where:    Suite 206, One Coporate Plaza Bldg. 845 A. Arnaiz Ave. (formerly Pasay Road), Makati

When:

Teens/Adults

1. April 04 – April 15 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

2. April 25 – May 06 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

3. May 09 – May 20 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

4. May 23 – June 03 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

Details

Kids

1. April 04 – April 15 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

2. April 25 – May 06 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

3. May 09 – May 20 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

4. May 23 – June 03 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

Details

BASIC ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TV, FILM & RADIO

Unleash the ACTOR in you! Utilize your body, voice and emotions and confidently express yourself.

By:              ACIA Trainings, Events, & Management

Where:      Suite 206, One Coporate Plaza Bldg. 845 A. Arnaiz Ave. (formerly Pasay Road), Makati

When:

Teens/Adults

1. April 04 – April 15 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

2. April 25 – May 06 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

3. May 09 – May 20 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

4. May 23 – June 03 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 2:00pm-5:00pm

Details

Kids

1. April 04 – April 15 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

2. April 25 – May 06 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

3. May 09 – May 20 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

4. May 23 – June 03 / 10 sessions / Monday to Friday / 9:00am-12:00pm

Details

Photography for the Young at Art (A photography workshop for kids)

Don’t let summer vacation go to waste! Let your kids pick up a new skill they can use in their schoolwork and that can sharpen their creativity. Our new basic photography workshop for kids shows them how to make the most of a simple point-and-shoot camera, using exercises and examples that makes learning fun and fruitful. Ideal for ages 9 to 15.

By:            Philippine Center for Creative Imaging

Where:   2247 Don Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo), Makati

When:     Class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., April 13-16, 2011 (Wednesday to Saturday)

Potential benefits to your child

* Channels your child’s excess energy into more productive activities.

* Teaches them a pro-active recreation in place of passive ones like computer games and television.

* Makes them more outgoing, sociable.

* Equips them with a skill that will be useful throughout their lives.

* Improves imagination and analytical thinking.

* Teaches them good, clean, fun!

Details

KIDTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMER WORKSHOP

If you’re looking for a fun, unique and productive summer program to enroll your child in, this is the perfect one for you.

By:           Entrepreneurs Accounting Academy

Where:   1006 Rufino Plaza, 6784 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Makati

When:

Kids Schedule

Batch I – Kids – April 4-8, 2011 01:00pm – 05:00 pm

Batch II – Kids – April 11-15, 2011 01:00pm – 05:00 pm

Bazaar Day for Kids – April 30, 2011

Teens Schedule

Batch I – Teens – April 25-29, 2011 08:00am – 12:00 pm

Batch II – Teens – May 2-6, 2011 08:00am – 12:00 pm

Bazaar Day for Teens – May 14, 2011

Classes will be fun and light, yet highly educational all at the same time. Some of the things that they will be doing are:

- Doodling Sessions: Drawing the Dream

- Business Basics for Kids

- Fun internship activities

- A whole lot more!

Details

According to 43things.com, below are some the most popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2011.

1. Lose weight
2. Be happy
3. Save money
4. Fall in love
5. Get a job
6. Read more
7. Quit Smoking
8. Run a marathon
9. Eat, drink, learn, or try something new
10. Move out

Celebrities and other famous personalities are not excluded from this custom. According to an interview by GMA News, President Noynoy Aquino himself has a resolution: to be more fit. “Kung meron pang paraan na madagdagan pa ang ginagawa natin, sana mahanap natin ang lakas para magawa yun. To that extent magkakaroon na tayo ng exercise regimen rin na mas sa regular, I’m taking up biking,” he said.

Of course, it takes more than simply listing down our resolutions to accomplish our desired changes; it takes perseverance and commitment. Lia Steakly Dicker, editor of the 43 Things Book: Dream It. List It. Do It. How to live a Bigger & Bolder Life gave some tips on how to make resolutions that you can easily stick with.

1. Be deliberate – Resist the urge to impulsively make pledges for the upcoming year based on what’s bothering you at a specific moment. Spend a week, or longer, evaluating your priorities for the new year and think about how your resolution fits with these objectives. This is a great conversation to have with a friend, “Could you see me doing this goal, this year?”.

2. Leave the past behind – Refrain from adopting old resolutions to prevent past regrets from following you into the future. Instead, redefine failed goals. If “lose weight” didn’t work last year, consider the new approaches of “eat healthier” or “exercise five days a week”.

3. Stay positive – Swearing off bad habits such as “I will never bite my nails again” only emphasizes the forbidden behavior. For better results, cast resolutions in a flattering light and vow to “Take better care of my hands and nails”.

4. Shorten the deadline – Recent research found 80 percent of people don’t keep their resolution past Valentine’s Day. Maintain yours until July 1 and you will have accomplished more than most. We’re betting the buzz you get from successfully making reaching the six-month mark will carry you the rest of the year.

5. Define the obstacles – Acknowledging and preparing for the challenges upfront allows you to better navigate bumps in the road ahead.

6. Go public with your plans – Telling others about your goals helps you in a couple of ways. Writing the goals down and sharing them with others can increase your sense of responsibility to meet your objectives. It also gives others insight into what you are trying to accomplish and opens new doors for support.

Sources: 43 Things, GMANews.tv

• Filipinos literally starts the year with a bang!  In spite of government warnings and bans due to injuries, accidents and, sometimes, even death year after year, the tradition of lighting up firecrackers and fireworks still remains. Behind this is the belief that the noise, the light and smoke will drive bad luck and evil spirits away. The choices run from ear-splitting and dangerous favorites like lebentador (rebentador or labintador – an innocent-looking small triangle filled with powder that gives a very loud bang that can cause the loss of limbs), Sinturon ni Hudas (Judas Belt – imagine a long belt filled with hundreds of those lebentador-like things), Sawa (Snake – imagine a longer Judas Belt, with almost thousands of rounds), Super Lolo, Pla-Pla, Whistle Bomb, Baby Rocket, to things that are supposed to simply give out light lights and smoke like lusis (sparkler), roman candle and fountain. There is also watusi, a small firecracker that children like to rub against rough surfaces and release to make it crackle.

• Those who don’t want to brave the dangers of firecrackers or fireworks are content to make noises another way. Torotot or toy trumpets/horns have been revised and improved over the years but remain to be a staple favorite for New Year noise-making. They are traditionally made from cardboard and plastic and decorated with colorful foil, paper or feathers.

Other alternatives are hitting pots and pans, blowing on whistles, honking the car horn, playing music at top volume or just about anything that can make a lot of noise. Also behind this tradition is the belief that the noise drives evil spirits out of the house.

• Filipinos also believe that all doors and windows must be open during the transition of the year so the bad luck and evil spirits that are being driven away by all the noise will leave the house for sure and good graces and luck will come in. However, this is often deemed impractical due to the smoke from the firecrackers filling the house and affecting people with asthma and, worse, the possibility of stray firecrackers or illegal gun bullets getting inside as well.

• Media Noche, a dinner/feast partaken on the eve of December 31st, is the New Year counterpart of Christmas’ Noche Buena. But the most notable features of Media Noche are the 13 (12 for some) round fruits. 13 is a lucky number in the Chinese tradition and the round shape is a symbol for coins (i.e., money and prosperity). For some, the number 12 symbolizes the 12 months of the coming year, ensuring prosperity for each month.

• Other traditions include putting of coins inside your pockets on New Year’s eve so you will be prosperous for the whole year; wearing polka-dotted clothes because the round shape symbolizes coins or money; and jumping high 12 times when the clock strikes 12 so you will grow taller.