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As a preliminary to celebrating a fruitful decade of existence, Lumina Homes celebrates it’s 9 th unst9ppable year with a bang! Lumina has been known to many, offering quality but affordable housing for every Juan. They have projects all over the Philippines, in Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato. To date,  Lumina h as developed over  800 hectares of land , and built more than 100,000 house and lots nationwide.  Really unst9ppable , Lumina also launches its own line of condominium (vertical projects), Prima, the first located at Tanza, Cavite and soon to follow in Iloilo, Davao, Butuan, Cabanatuan, Subic, and Cebu. Indeed Unst9ppable.   Lumina has been a  consi...

  Here’s some helpful information to active people who always exercise and do physical activities from Ms. Dana Ryan PhD, MBA, M.A. – Director, Sport Performance and Education, Herbalife Nutrition   Drinking enough water is important for proper cell function and the immune system. Water helps regulate body temperature, and it lubricates our joints, organs, and tissues. But during an intense workout or sports activity, our bodies often need more than plain water for optimal performance.   Sports drinks provide excellent fuel for energy, but not all are created equal. Knowing what type of drink to choose and when to drink them are all important considerations.   How Dehydration Affects Your Workouts When you exercise without drinking enough fluids, you’ll likely encounter some of the symptoms of dehydration : headaches, dry mouth, low energy, and muscle fatigue. Dehydration can be mentally and physically draining, limiting the amount of exercise you can do...

The story of this man is an inspiration to all, especially to poor youngsters. Who would have thought that a slum boy from Tondo can do better? He struggled amidst poverty and helplessness and yet he never loses hope. Today, millions of Filipinos admire him, bringing about significant accomplishments with his "no-retreat no-surrender" attitude in governance.   A Better Manila under “Yorme”   As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as "Yorme," he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking bold and fearless steps in making a better version of Manila, the city he calls his home.   Manila was according to some is in bad shape when he took the mayoralty seat. No significant infrastructure was launched. Historical landmarks were left to rot.   It’s a complete turn-around when Mayor Isko took the lead. Mass cleaning and beautification projects started. Manila has suddenly turned into a beautiful and tourist-worthy pla...

  Cine Europa Philippines on it's 24th year presents....17 films from 15 EU Member States, FREE to watch... ONLINE, for everyone's safety! Brought to you by The EU Delegation and the EU Member States Embassies together with Goethe Institut Manila, the Philippine-Italian Association and Instituto Cervantes de Manila in strong partnership with the Film Development Council in the Philippines.   For the free registration, Titles, film synopsis and trailers, please visit www.cineeuropaph.com   I remember a few years ago, invited by some friends, I was able to watch Cine Europa movies at Edsa Shangrila. Appreciate that the movies are of different themes and styles, it was an enriching experience for me, seeing the rich culture of Europe through the movies! And now it’s pandemic! Our 2 nd year of limited movements. Theaters are close! I’m so glad when I heard Cine Europa is back, virtual! On it’s 24 th year, it’s back, with a diverse line up of critically ac...

In the world of non-alcoholic carbonated beverages, root beer (yes, it is alcohol free) holds a special place in our hearts.   This bubbly, sweet bliss is reminiscent of our summer days, especially when it is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, turning it into that nostalgic sweet treat – the root beer float . The man who gifted us with this creation is the late Frank. J. Wisner , owner of Colorado's Cripple Creek Brewing. It is believed that Wisner came up with the idea while mountain gazing but missing the snow-covered peaks. He then thought of making his own icy mountain top with a mug of root beer as the mountain and scoops of vanilla ice cream as snow caps. He initially called this the “Black Cow Mountain.”   Every year in August, we celebrate this dessert masterpiece with the National Root Beer Float Day . In the U.S., this is often celebrated with festivals and competitions. In the Philippines, even amid a pandemic and quarantine restrictions, we c...

  World-class membership shopping retailer S&R opened its new store in Marikina along Sumulong Highway, providing members with big savings, great deals, and a more convenient shopping experience. The newly opened S&R Marikina The newly opened S&R Marikina is a two-storey 5,000 sqm shopping space, strategically situated close to major roads and accessible to communities within the city and nearby province of Rizal. S&R Marikina opens within Federal Land’s mixed-use community, further enhancing the development’s existing retail and residential offerings. S&R is a membership-shopping club modeled after the warehouse membership shopping chains introduced in the United States. It provides an expansive selection of imported and local items in value packed sizes to cater to your personal and business needs. Aside from commercial centers such as S&R Marikina and BlueWave Mall, Siena Towers is situated in Federal Land’s mixed-use community in Marikina City. I...

Not the usual Durian you see in the market! Durio graveolens sometimes called the red-fleshed durian , orange-fleshed durian , or yellow durian , is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. It is one of six species of durian named by Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari. The specific epithet graveolens is due to the odor. In the Philippines, one of the famous in durian farming is Bernard Bautista of “Bautista Plant Nursery - Prutasan at Halaman sa Tabing Daan” in Makilala, North Cotobato. He sent this variety to Grace Bondad Nicolas—The Manila Times business writer, Entrepreneur and CEO of Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino to taste.   Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, enjoying the orange fleshed durian The Review: Taste and Texture according to Grace   “One of my favourite fruits, Durian. Seeing this kind of variety, makes me curious and receiving the fruits from Bernard, I’m thankful. I actually went to different countries just to have the taste of different varieties and ...