GOGO Kitchen at Seascape Village Brings Back Memories of Seafood Market

Fresh, Fabulous Feast: Best Value for Your Money

If you remember Seafood Market, one of the original paluto restaurants in the Philippines, you surely will want to take a food trip to GOGO Kitchen at Seascape Village, which is located right beside Sofitel at the CCP complex.

If you haven't experienced that paluto resto which was around a couple of decades ago, then it might be time to try the newly-opened GOGO Kitchen, which is owned by Garrick Go, the son of Robero Go of Seafood Market.

My Food Trip Down Memory Lane

My daughter, Timi, and son, Raymund during the holiday season. Picture taken at Seafood Market, Makati Ave. 

Many of our family celebrations were held at Seafood Market. To find the same cooking was a superb throwback. Those memories were kept alive by my palate that missed the crispiness of the deep-fried suahe, the Yang Chow fried rice with whole asado bits and the sweet, tender shrimp, among the other dishes.

I recalled how Thomas Cam, the Macau casino dealer sent here by Stanley Ho to teach the new dealers of the Floating Casino, got all excited when he found out that Seafood Market had blue crabs and king crabs, which was then at 1,000 pesos a kilo. My father, Engr. Alonso Dominguez, and him, and of course, me, went to Seafood Market that very same day.

New Dishes and Cooking Style

The Salted Egg Floss topping is unique to GOGO Kitchen. That is what you see on top of the shrimps and the crab dishes. It is a delight to consume, with no overwhelming tones, with the melt-in-the-mouth goodness due to the way it was prepared. Eaten alone, with rice, or as a complement to a dish, it is a standout original food creation.

HotPot 

As the 3 cup chicken was presented, continuously boiling in its own oil, the richness of the marinade was integrated to soften the chicken.

Best Value

Even if you compare the prices with some outdoor palutos, you will discover that a top-notch, full-service resto does have affordable prices. And, the quality of cooking? Superb.

The average price of cooking charge

Taking a trip down memory lane with the kitchen prowess Garrick Go, son of Ramon Go of Seafood Market was more than just a treat. It is an extension of well-loved memories and I am glad to have the opportunity to make more unforgettable new ones at GOGO Kitchen. 

For more information, please like the GOGO Kitchen Facebook Page 

NAMCYA celebrates 45 th year with annual music competitions

PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA (July 25, 2018)— For the past 45 years, the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has remained the most prestigious and biggest national musical competitions for young Filipino musicians.

Founded in 1973, the NAMCYA has continued to discover and develop Filipino musical artists. Through the many decades of the competition, it has produced numerous choral groups, rondalla ensembles, and solo instrument artists, as well as educators, researchers, and prominent people in various fields.

The NAMCYA continues to propagate Filipino music through its commissioned works which become part of the Philippine music literature. Likewise, it is instrumental in preserving and nurturing Philippine traditions through the Rondalla and Traditional Music Categories. This year’s categories include Junior Voice, Junior Piano, Junior Strings, Guitar, and Youth Solo Rondalla Instrument for the Solo Categories.

For the Group Categories: Children ‘s Rondalla Ensemble, Youth Choir – Equal Voices, Youth Choir – Mixed Voices, and Traditional Music Category (open for solos and ensembles). Entries must be submitted until July 27, 2018.

To join, visit bit.ly/NAMCYA2018 The NAMCYA is greatly supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

The NAMCYA is a Resident Company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). NAMCYA has been a principal instrument in discovering major music talents from all over the country. Its projects have involved and continue to involve countless musicians, trainers, and administrators, all serving in the difficult but fulfilling process of selecting the best artists from all seventeen regions of the nation annually. The Foundation carries out a three-fold program: discovering outstanding young Filipino musicians from every region of the country through annual competitions; developing these musicians through Workshops and Training Programs, and enhancing and expanding the appreciation for and performance of Filipino music by way of mandated competition repertoire programs and commissioning of new works. (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/the-namcya/)

For more information, please call the NAMCYA Secretariat at +632 836 4928 to 29, +63 949 9932592, or email us at namcyainfo@gmail.com.

NAMCYA holds workshop for choirs and symphonic band instrumentalists

PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA (July 25, 2018) — As part of the 45th Anniversary of the NAMCYA, workshops will be held in different provinces, in partnership with various institutions and individuals.

To kick off the workshops is the NAMCYA Choir Workshop on July 26-28, 2018 at the Lyceum Northwestern University in Dagupan, Pangasinan. Award-winning conductors Dr. Arwin Q. Tan (conductor, Novo Concertante Manila) and Prof. Ramon Lijauco, Jr. (conductor, Philippine Meistersingers) will be the Resource Persons of the workshop. This is open to conductors, music teachers, and advanced singers, and will be held at the Salvador T. Duque Fieldhouse, LNU Gymnasium of the Lyceum Northwestern University.

Registration for the choir workshop is free. For inquiries and registration, please contact Ms. Jean Llamas 0915-1358400.

2016 Ten Outstanding Young Men Awardee Mr. Saturnino Tiamson, Jr., is spearheading a series of Band and Percussion Workshops. On July 30-August 1, Mr. Tiamson will lead a group of trainers for a Brass and Percussion Workshop exclusively for the MMDA Drum and Bugle Corps. This is sponsored by the Metro Manila Development Authority.

NAMCYA and JB Music present a Percussion Workshop at Imus Cavite on August 4 and 5. Admission is free. For inquiries and registration, e-mail saturnino_tiamson (at) yahoo (dot) com

Facilitators include some of the country’s best percussionists and drummers: Gian Vergel, Ryan Peralta, Karmi Santiago, Jacques Rivas Dufourt, IYSB Drumline, Brigada and Gip Chan from Hong Kong. Watch out for the Traditional Music Workshop to be given during the Regional Semi-finals in September. Visit www.namcya.com or our social media sites for the latest updates.

NAMCYA has been a principal instrument in discovering major music talents from all over the country. Its projects have involved and continue to involve countless musicians, trainers, and administrators, all serving in the difficult but fulfilling process of selecting the best artists from all seventeen regions of the nation annually. The Foundation carries out a three-fold program: discovering outstanding young Filipino musicians from every region of the country through annual competitions; developing these musicians through Workshops and Training Programs, and enhancing and expanding the appreciation for and performance of Filipino music by way of mandated competition repertoire programs and commissioning of new works. (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/the-namcya/)

For more information, please call the NAMCYA Secretariat at +632 836 4928 to 29, +63 949 9932592, or email us at namcyainfo@gmail.com.

A Musical Night at the Museum

Multi-awarded NAMCYA Winners top bill symphonic band concert 

PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA (July 25, 2018)— Outstanding winners of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists will captivate our hearts with “Serenata sa Ayala” on August 29, 2018 6:30pm at the Ayala Museum. Bask in a night of classical, contemporary and Filipino music featuring the 2016 NAMCYA Youth Symphonic Band First prize winner Cardona Ocho Band conducted by 2008 NAMCYA Oboe Category First prize winner Franz Ramirez, 2011 and 2015 NAMCYA Piano Category First prize winner Gabriel Allan Paguirigan, and 5-time NAMCYA Flute Category First prize winner John Raymond Sarreal. The concert is part of NAMCYA’s 45th Anniversary celebration, presented in partnership with Ayala Museum.

Throughout the years, NAMCYA has been at the helm of discovering and nurturing our young Filipino musicians to become successful world-class artists, and this year in celebration of their 45th Anniversary, they will highlight four of their most successful alumni.

2012 ALIW Awards Best Instrumentalist Nominee, and Sarreal Music Academy founder, John Raymond Sarreal is one of the few NAMCYA multiple category winners, bagging the 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2008 Flute category first prize on every age group he competed in. He has been featured twice as a soloist of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed with the Metro Manila Concert Orchestra (as principal flutist from 2004-2012), the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra. Raymond has been a part of both the South East Asian Youth Orchestra and the Asian Youth Orchestra which performed around Asia and Australia.

Another NAMCYA history maker is Gabriel Allan Paguirigan bagging the 2011 and 2015 Top Prizes in the piano category. The young virtuoso is now a sought-after piano instructor, concert pianist and collaborator featured several times by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. He was invited to perform in different venues around the Philippines, Asia, and Europe. Most recently, Gabby together with 2017 NAMCYA Flute Category 2nd Prize winner John Owen Castro, won the coveted Grand Prize at the Princess Galyani Vadhana International Chamber Music Competition in Thailand.

Cardona Ocho is a Brass Band started as a group of self-taught musicians from a fishing village in the eastern part of Rizal Province. The group was pioneered in the 1920’s by Jose Francisco, popularly known as Joseng Bombardino, aptly named for his mastery and musical eloquence with his “bombardino” {Euphonium}. Amando San Jose, also a self-taught musician, took over the reins and shaped the music of the band by both the discipline and the expressiveness of his character. In the 1980’s Cardona Ocho continued to grow musically capping the prestigious Serenata ’84 National Championship held at the Folk Arts Theater under the baton of Romeo San Jose, eldest son of Amando San Jose. In 2016, the group reigned supreme after winning the Grand Prize in the NAMCYA Youth Symphonic Band Competitions held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). For the coming concert, the group will be conducted by Franz Miguel Ramirez; 2008 NAMCYA Oboe Category First prize winner, ABS-CBN Philharmonic orchestra Principal Oboist, and Great Grandson of Amando San Jose.

The concert will be at the Ayala Museum on August 29, 2018, 6:30 PM and tickets are available via Ticketworld and Ayala Museum. Ticket prices are Php 1000, Php 700, Php 560 (Ayala Museum Members), Php 500 (Senior Citizens), and Php 300 (Students). 

NAMCYA has been a principal instrument in discovering major music talents from all over the country. Its projects have involved and continue to involve countless musicians, trainers, and administrators, all serving in the difficult but fulfilling process of selecting the best artists from all seventeen regions of the nation annually. The Foundation carries out a three-fold program: discovering outstanding young Filipino musicians from every region of the country through annual competitions; developing these musicians through Workshops and Training Programs, and enhancing and expanding the appreciation for and performance of Filipino music by way of mandated competition repertoire programs and commissioning of new works. (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/the-namcya/) 

For more information, please call the NAMCYA Secretariat at +632 836 4928 to 29, +63 949 9932592, or email us at namcyainfo@gmail.com.

TAGINTING: Resonating 45 Years of Filipino Music Excellence

PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA (July 25, 2018)— The National Music Competitions for Young Artists, in celebration of their 45th Anniversary, is pleased to announce a jam-packed season, commencing this August. The exciting line-up of activities includes concerts at the Ayala Museum, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, featuring world-renowned Filipino musicians and NAMCYA winners. Workshops will be conducted in Dagupan, Makati, and Cavite; as well as during the Regional Semi-Finals in Davao, Bohol, Laoag and Metro Manila. This milestone will be capped with NAMCYA’s Annual National Finals this coming November, bringing the country’s most promising young artists from their respective provinces to the halls of CCP.

NAMCYA brings the strings on center stage as they kick-off the celebration with “Minsan Lang Kami Maging Musiko” at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The concert featuring NAMCYA winners, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, and Kuwerdas Filipinas (Philippine Rondalla Ensemble) will be staged on August 15, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Guests performers will include world-renowned Filipino choir Novo Concertante Manila, and International opera singers Jonathan Badon and Stefanie Quintin.

Outstanding winners of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists will captivate our hearts with “Serenata sa Ayala” on August 29, 2018 6:30pm at the Ayala Museum. Bask in a night of classical, contemporary and Filipino music eargasm featuring 2016 NAMCYA Youth Symphonic Band First prize winner Cardona Ocho Band conducted by 2008 NAMCYA Oboe Category First prize winner Franz Ramirez, 2011 and 2015 NAMCYA Piano Category First prize winner Gabriel Allan Paguirigan, and 5-time NAMCYA Flute Category First prize winner Raymond Sarreal. The concert is part of NAMCYA’s 45th Anniversary celebration, presented in partnership with Ayala Museum.

 Cardona Ocho Band

 Gabriel Allan Paguirigan

Raymond Sarreal

Next in the series of concerts for the 45th Anniversary of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists features world-class performances from the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Gerard Salonga and Prof. Renato Lucas with Mr. Diomedes Saraza on piano, multi-awarded baritone Andrew Fernando, international soprano Rachelle Gerodias, and 2017 NAMCYA Senior Voice Category winners Radnel Ofalsa and Nicole Pugeda. The event dubbed “Bayan ng Musika, Alay ng NAMCYA” will be held at the main theater of the historic Cultural Center of the Philippines on October 26, 2018.

For the past 45 years, the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has remained the most prestigious and biggest national musical competitions for young Filipino musicians. This year’s categories include Junior Voice, Junior Piano, Junior Strings, Guitar, and Youth Solo Rondalla Instrument for the Solo Categories. For the Group Categories: Children ‘s Rondalla Ensemble, Youth Choir – Equal Voices, Youth Choir – Mixed Voices, and Traditional Music Category (open for solos and ensembles). The best young Filipino musicians will fill the halls of CCP with heartfelt music as they compete for the NAMCYA Grand Prize during the National Music Week, from November 20-25, 2018. Entries must be submitted until July 27, 2018. 

To join, visit bit.ly/NAMCYA2018 NAMCYA has been a principal instrument in discovering major music talents from all over the country. Its projects have involved and continue to involve countless musicians, trainers, and administrators, all serving in the difficult but fulfilling process of selecting the best artists from all seventeen regions of the nation annually. The Foundation carries out a three-fold program: discovering outstanding young Filipino musicians from every region of the country through annual competitions; developing these musicians through Workshops and Training Programs, and enhancing and expanding the appreciation for and performance of Filipino music by way of mandated competition repertoire programs and commissioning of new works. (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/the-namcya/) 

For more information, please call the NAMCYA Secretariat at +632 836 4928 to 29, +63 949 9932592, or email us at namcyainfo@gmail.com.

Plucking the Heartstrings

Symphony Orchestra, Rondalla Ensemble to open NAMCYA 2018 Concert Series

PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA (July 25, 2018) — A world premiere and choral works transcribed for strings will highlight the first concert in celebration of the NAMCYA 45th Anniversary. The National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines brings the strings on center stage as they kick-off the celebration with “Minsan Lang Kami Maging Musiko” at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The concert featuring NAMCYA winners, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, and Kuwerdas Filipinas (Philippine Rondalla Ensemble) will be staged on August 15, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Guests performers will include world-renowned Filipino choir Novo Concertante Manila, and International opera singers Jonathan Badon and Stefanie Quintin.

Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra

Stefanie Quintin

Jonathan Badon

Novo Concertante Manila

CEU Manila Singers 

“Performing in a prestigious venue such as the CCP comes in once in a lifetime for these young musicians,” says Dr. Renato B. Lucas, Secretary-General of the NAMCYA. “The NAMCYA provides platforms for them to experience musical excellence.”

The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) is the youth orchestra program of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. The group placed first, ex aequo, at the recently concluded Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival held in Vienna, Austria. The group is composed of the most advanced students of the MSO Music Academy and other qualified students ages 8 to 18 years old, some of which have participated and won prizes in the NAMCYA. MSJO is under the baton of Prof. Jeffrey Solares (NAMCYA 1990 Violin Category B 2nd Prize and 1993 Violin Category C 3rd Prize). Emanuel John Villarin (2016 Strings Semifinalist), Jeanne Rafaella Marquez (2016 Strings Second Place), and Damodar Das Castillo (2016 Strings Second Place), all members of the MSJO, will be featured soloists. They are presenting works by Vivaldi, Haydn, and selections from their competition repertoire including Nilo Alcala’s Dayo-dayo Kupita, and Benny Castillon’s Kruhay, both choral works transcribed for the string ensemble.

The newly-organized Kuwerdas Filipinas (Philippine Rondalla Ensemble) is a national rondalla ensemble composed of the participants of the First Rondalla Music Camp held in Baguio City in July 2017. Kuwerdas Filipinas presents a selection of rondalla-transcribed works by Mendelssohn, Abelardo, Brahms, among others. The ensemble will have a World Premiere of “Dambana,” composed by National Artist for Music Dr. Ramon Santos for rondalla and choir. To join the ensemble are NAMCYA Winners Nelson Quirit (2012 Solo Rondalla Instrument Third Prize), CEU Manila Singers (2017 Adult Choir Second Prize), plus soprano Stefanie Quintin, tenor Jonathan Badon, and Novo Concertante Manila. Under the directorship of National Artist for Music Dr. Ramon Santos, the Rondalla Music Camp and this year's 5th International Rondalla Festival is a project of the Musicological Society of the Philippines and the NAMCYA. The program seeks to elevate the Filipino rondalla into a state of prominence in the artistic realm of Philippine music and their public debut on August 15 will definitely usher in a new era for Philippine rondalla.

Tickets are now available at Ticketworld, CCP Box Office, and the NAMCYA Office and are priced at P800, P600, P400, P300, with 50% discount for students and 20% discount for PWD / Senior Citizens, Military and Government Employees. Call 891-9999 (Ticketworld), 836-4928 or 0917-7500107 (NAMCYA),www.namcya.com or www.ticketworld.com.ph for inquiries and purchase. 

NAMCYA has been a principal instrument in discovering major music talents from all over the country. Its projects have involved and continue to involve countless musicians, trainers, and administrators, all serving in the difficult but fulfilling process of selecting the best artists from all seventeen regions of the nation annually. The Foundation carries out a three-fold program: discovering outstanding young Filipino musicians from every region of the country through annual competitions; developing these musicians through Workshops and Training Programs, and enhancing and expanding the appreciation for and performance of Filipino music by way of mandated competition repertoire programs and commissioning of new works. (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/programs/the-namcya/) 

For more information, please call the NAMCYA Secretariat at +632 836 4928 to 29, +63 949 9932592, or email us at namcyainfo@gmail.com.

Responsible Traffic Enforcer.. Good Job!!!

These traffic enforcers that even on a super intensity of the heat of the day and even heavy rains still do their job for the little salary that they got,  yet other drivers used to scold them due to a messy traffic encountered every day.

The  two responsible traffic enforcers  are  Roger Go  and  Jenriel  Cheng  was headed by  Mr Jesan  Idquila  -  Sector  Commander  of   Barangay Muzon and  Roberto “ Bobby”  P. Esquivel – Executive Assistant IV Head Of  CTM-SCOG  of  The Rising City  Of  San Jose  Del  Monte Bulacan and under the local government of  Mayor  Arthur  B. Robes, Vice Mayor Efren Bartolome  Jr.  and Congresswoman  Florida  “Rida”  P.  Robes. Keep up your good work!

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Unlimited: Pizza Night at Buona Vita

Your limitless dream has come true as there is a variety of pizza to eat along with more food at Buona Vita, the fine dining, cozy, true Italian Restaurant located at the Molito Lifestyle Mall at Alabang. 

Pizza Cravings Fed

It is now possible to satisfy that pizza craving with unlimited Italian pizza. Handmade, freshly-baked, loaded with the finest ingredients such as mozzarella, salami, basil, and more.

No Cold Pizza 

Baked in a brick oven, the pizza to will be served by the slice, ensuring that you will not have cold pizza. 

Flip Card: Go and Stop 

As you consume the slice, it will be refilled. A green and red flip card will be assigned to you to signify go and stop. When the green is up, the service staff will continuously replenish your plate, to include a glass of unli delicious iced tea.

More Food

Pizza Night at Buona Vita has other unlimited food items. There is a variety of pizza, a calzone, and the cone pizza. There is a soup, a green salad, other side dishes like potato and macaroni salad.

Included in this pizza feast is a hefty variety of bread such as breadsticks, sourdough, and pretzels. There is an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip, pesto, and creamy butter.

Expect More as You Deserve Only the Best

We typically expect the standard to be met when we spend our money. At Buona Vita, you can expect more, gaining the most value for your money. Pizza Night is the exemplary example of what is provided on your plate, with serving upon serving, as much as you can consume.

This limitless food is your pizza cravings dream come true, and you can indulge in it weekly, as every Thursday is Pizza Night. 

For more information and reservations, visit the Buona Vita Ristorante Facebook page. 

How To Be a Hopeful Romantic Instead of a Hopeless One

Have you nearly given up on finding that one great love but know that he or she is out there? Do you tend to ignore the chances that are there? Have you folded your arms to accept that lonely fate?

Feeling the loneliness, you may have started to think that you may never find a mate and have stopped trying. So, to not appear desperate, you may try to accept the fact that being single is great when deep in your heart, it is not.

You Deserve A Mate

There is no need to feel lonely anymore. There is a way to find that special someone who is also looking for love. It is possible to meet the right person when you decide it is time to check who is out there. And, to do so, you must get communication lines open. So, unfold those arms and grab the chances that offer hope, as one can always be a hopeful romantic instead of a hopeless one.

Pen Pal Upgrade

Decades ago, many developed long-lasting relationships by having pen pals. It was a long and slow process to develop a relationship that way as the correspondence was via snail mail. To find a pen pal, one would get access to the database of the ones to write to by joining a free or paid club.

Nowadays, with the dawn of the Internet, there is hardly anyone who writes letters to correspond via snail mail anymore. It is no longer possible to join those kinds of pen pal clubs as those have been replaced by other online mediums. One of the best alternatives that today’s world has for us for finding the right person for you is to join an online dating site.

Like-Minded People

Looking for the right one is easier since like-minded people also go on dating sites. That aids greatly in eliminating the ones who are not interested in a relationship or are just not available. The various dating websites are for different kind of relationship seekers. Some might just want to get a hook up while other sites are exclusively for those who are serious. These kinds of sites filter the available partners to cater to the requirements of their members.

As you might have experienced before, investing in someone who isn't really into long-term relationships is a big waste of time and effort, it also can be emotionally taxing. So much time may have passed with failed relationships and you deserve a new chance. But going out to bars and other places might no longer be the right thing to do, as you might want to keep a new and blossoming relationship private.

Ability to Choose

They say that there is a lot of fish in the ocean, yet you do want the chance to be able to select the right one for you. Dating a lot is a good idea but not just anyone will do. You might want to get a sneak peek about how the person looks like, how their point of view is, and other things like what they want in a relationship. It is also may seem difficult to find a selection of available dates - unless you use a dating website.

Get Yourself Out There And Explore

As we get older, we might be without a partner for many reasons to include being widowed or divorced. It might have been too long a time since you had someone to call your own. It is not too late.

There is a free dating site for those who are looking for true love. The right companion might be just found by using at the tip of your fingertips. You don’t really have to pay an arm and a leg to find love in your life. There is no need to pay to find your true love as there are many free online dating websites.

You may think that setting up a profile on a dating website and putting yourself out there may be extreme, but the results may surprise you. Be hopeful. Think positive.

Taking that first step and go for it as it might be the opportunity that you ignored which would help you find the one you have been dreaming about. Don't hesitate and see what's out there. You'll never know unless you try. Don't let go of this opportunity. Isn't it about time to stop being lonely? 

Join a free dating site now

Wedding of the Century

Wedding of the Century at City Century Mall Makati City, Philippines - Last June 30 to July 1 2018, soon-to-weds and guests were invited to experience a one of a kind bridal fair that was held in the Century City Mall Events Center along with a showcase of creations from Edwin Uy, Dave Ocampo and Chynna Mamawal.

Called Wedding of the Century Bridal Fair, guests and soon-to-weds were face to face with the top caliber wedding suppliers in the country to make planning easier for couples that are about to tie the knot. From Venues, to wedding cakes and even caterers - Wedding of the Century treated the attendees like royalty and offers services that does not come with a hefty price tag, along with giving discount to those that will book on the fair itself.

 As highlight of the whole event, on June 30th guests were able to see the Fashion showcase of wedding gowns and suits for interested couples that will tie the knot from designers Edwin Uy, Dave Ocampo and Chynna Mamawal that showcased the different bridal gown trends today for brides and grooms-to-be to choose from. From the simple and delicate to a more glamorous style, brides-to-be were at awe with the designs showcased in Century City Mall's Wedding of the Century. Brides-to-be were also able to experience a make up session from the Hair and Make up artists present in the venue and can book there for their upcoming wedding!

Food tasting from Le Chef by Chef Billy King which guests were given a scrumptious food spread of wedding themed entrees and desserts that would make you feel the love given in making the occasion more special.

Wedding of the Century Bridal Fair was such a success with all the couples and guest that attended and joined us in Century City Mall that we hoped you can join us again at the Century City Mall.

Image credits: Cristine Gonzalez, blogger, Today Online

#WeddingsOfTheCentury #CenturyCityMall

Here’s a directory of the wedding suppliers for your reference:

LIGHTS AND SOUNDS

AUC INC.
0917-138-2229
abbybanaresco@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AUCinc/

FILMS, VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY

VISUALS BY ALAZ
(+63) 917 112 5566
visualsbyalaz@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/visualsbyalaz
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/visualsbyalaz

MARCO CONSTANTINO
09052130411 / 09778363258
j316.marcoconstantino@gmail.com
Unit 1, 2nd floor, No. 24, Paz Street Morning Breeze Subdivision, Caloocan City, Philippines

TIME CAPSULE: ART HOUSE PRODUCTION
09950158015 / 09151096924 / 09264523236 / 09173668913
Timecapsuleahprod@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: @TcartProd
INSTAGRAM: timecapsuleph

SLAM PRODUCTION (also offers Bridal Makeup Packages)
0977-8535181 / (02) 6176792 / (02) 5880590
info@slameventproduction.com
www.slameventproduction.com
SNAPCHAT, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @slameventprod
FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE: SLAM Event Production

PHOTOBOOTH

PARTY STUDIO MANILA
252-45056 / 09175408575 / 09055669790
thepartystudiomanila@gmail.com / thepartystudiomanila@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/thepartystudiomanila
INSTAGRAM: @thepartystudiomanila

PHOTO STRIP PARTY BOOTH
09179936105 / (02)2524056
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/photostrip.partybooth

WEDDING RINGS

MATUS
+02 706 5391 / +63 998 564 8349
infomatus@gmail.com
www.weddingrings.com.ph
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/matusrings
5th Level Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

PARTY VENUE AND CATERING

LE CHEF by Chef Billy King
0917-8370609 / 0918-8990609 / (046) 419-8190 local 127 / (02) 779-5590 local 127
vanessa.briones@lechef.cc / minette.morana727@gmail.com
The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club, Southwoods Avenue, Carmona, Cavite 4116 / No. 1 Villonco Road, Sucat, Parañaque, Muntinlupa City

PLAZA IBARRA
922-6868 / 413-0706 / 374-8354 / 374-8355 / 0998-9881336 / 0906-2601336
bqt_plazaibarra@ibarraspartyvenues.com.ph
www.ibarraspartyvenues.com.ph
FACEBOOK, PINTEREST & INSTAGRAM: @ibarrascatering
TWITTER: @ibarras_party
77 Timog Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
Other Branches: Quezon Ave., Quezon City • Malate, Manila • Tagaytay City (411-5529 • 522-9999 • 986•1107)

CITY GARDEN GRAND HOTEL MAKATI
+63 2 888-8181 loc 1214 / +63917-5723486 / +63 2 554-3421
banquetsales@citygardengrandhotel.com
www.citygardengrandhotel.com

MAKEUP AND SKIN CARE

CRÈCHE Skin Care Center (for Bridal Rejuvenation)
09178786048
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/crecheskincare
2113 Anonas St. Corner Rd. 5 Brgy. 628, Sta. Mesa, Manila 1016

MAKEUP BY ROSE PEDAYO
02-9789801 / 09060679175
pedayoroselyn@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: make up by rose pedayo
INSTAGRAM: rosepedayohmua

HANNA PECHON Professional Makeup Artist
+63-917-507-9564
info@hannapechonmakeup.com / hannapechon@gmail.com
www.hannapechonmakeup.com
INSTAGRAM: hannapechon

AILEEN MAY Hair and Make-Up Artistry
09477789438
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Hakata Ikkousha Manila Ramen Ultimate Champion

Emcee, Hakata Ikkousha Manila Ramen Ultimate Champion: Lord Ancheta and  Marivic Tomoda

Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City – June 17, 2018 

In honor of our Super Dad on Father’s Day, Hakata Ikkousha Manila had invited all interested dads and ramen lovers to participate in this eating contest to be the first Hakata Ikkousha Manila’s Ultimate Ramen Champion.

The eating contest started at 2:30pm, and there were 14 participants divided into 2 batches with 7 participants per batch who competed for the 1st round to advance to face-off challenge.

Batch 1



Batch 2


The winner of each batch was determined by the number of bowls and the weight left on their last bowl before they were able to proceed to the Ultimate Ramen Eating Face Off.

On the face-off round, Hakata Ikkousha Manila learned that the finalists were both social media influencers. The winner of the first batch is a blogger, Michael Zuñiga of Katooga.ph and the winner of the second batch is Lord Ancheta of Hour Philippines TV.

 For the face-off round, whoever is the fastest to finish his bowl will get the title of Ultimate Ramen Champion. The kitchen challenged the social media influencers to take on Ikkousha’s God Fire Ramen (spicy ramen).


Congratulations to the 1st Hakata Ikkousha’s Ultimate Ramen Champion, Mr. Lord Ancheta. The winner took home P 5,000 cash and P10, 000 worth of dining gift certificates. All participants received P1, 000 gift certificates as tokens of appreciation.

Ms. Marivic Tomoda, Owner would like to express her gratefulness to everyone for the support to the event, especially to some media friends who covered the exciting contest.