Homeschooling Conference to take place on May 19

Homeschooling Conference to take place on May 19

Parents are lucky these days because there are choices on the kind of schooling their children need. I would have wanted to homeschool my children if only it was around in the early 90′s. Take a look at homeschooling during their conference this May 19. The Homeschooling Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI) announced that the country’s 4th Homeschooling Conference is...

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Game of Thrones begins its second season April 21 at 9PM on HBO Asia

Game of Thrones begins its second season April 21 at 9PM on HBO Asia

Good news for the avid fans of the HBO series, Game of Thrones. This Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning fantasy series GAME OF THRONES second season arrives in the Philippines and the rest of Asia this Saturday April 21 at 9:00 PM exclusively on HBO and at 8:00 PM at HBO HD. At the press launch today, one can see the overwhelming response from the media present. It was a standing room as we got...

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Low fares, it’s more fun in Batanes!

Low fares, it’s more fun in Batanes!

Thinking of a place to go this summer? Why not try the unique eco-cultural experience of the time-warped Batanes group of islands where you can get a glimpse of the Philippines of old? Flying to Batanes is now made more affordable and convenient as the Batanes Cultural Travel Agency (BCTA) offers lower airfares starting March 15. One way ticket starts at P6,200, much lower than the usual airfare...

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New HBO Original Series LUCK premieres February 20 in the Philippines @hboasia

New HBO Original Series LUCK premieres February 20 in the Philippines @hboasia

HBO subscribers are in for a treat on February 20 at 10 PM when a new HBO original series will premiere in the Philippines and all of Asia. The nine-episode first season of LUCK, starring Oscar® winner Dustin Hoffman and Oscar® nominee Nick Nolte, is spearheaded by acclaimed director Michael Mann and Deadwood creator David Milch. LUCK is a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing and...

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Mio Fights Cancer with Gift Wrappers and Greeting Cards

Mio Fights Cancer with Gift Wrappers and Greeting Cards

Did you know that you can get your Christmas gifts wrapped and help a 7-year old boy fight cancer at the same time? 7-year-old Mio is battling Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and is currently on the maintenance phase of his chemotherapy sessions. In order to afford his treatments, his family and friends have held creative fund-raising activities like Mio Cans, MioFightsCancer t-shirts, and...

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Last Weekend for Ballet Philippines’ The Sleeping Beauty

Last Weekend for Ballet Philippines’ The Sleeping Beauty

I loved watching ballet performances as a child, and I think taking kids to see a ballet is a great way to stimulate their imagination and spend quality time with the family. Ballet Philippines is holding a limited run of Sleeping Beauty, with their last two shows held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines this weekend. At 8pm on Friday, December 9, the Manila Symphony Orchestra will play...

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Tune Hotels to Open in Ermita, Angeles, and Cebu City

Tune Hotels to Open in Ermita, Angeles, and Cebu City

Options for affordable accommodations in Manila have just broadened with the opening of the first three Tune Hotels in the Philippines during the first quarter of 2012. Tune Hotels, a value hotel chain from Malaysia, will be opening in Angeles City with 165 rooms on 10 February 2012, followed by Cebu City (150 rooms, 24 February 2012) and Ermita, Manila (167 rooms, 9 March 2012). If you book a...

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Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market

Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market

I don’t really like going to bazaars these days because booths have no imagination; everywhere I look, I see the same trends and the same gift items. But if there is one bazaar that I recommend you check out, it’s the Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market on December 9, 2011 at the Filipinas Heritage Library Ayala Triangle (in front of Manila Peninsula). Now at its second year, Brown...

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Have your TOMS shoes personalized for FREE

Have your TOMS shoes personalized for FREE

Style your soul. Have your TOM shoes personalized for free by their artists. When: November 26-27 Where: Level 3 and 4,Rustans Department Store, Makati With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in...

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Aregentina’s Tango Fire Ignites Manila’s Passion on January 17-18, 2012

Aregentina’s Tango Fire Ignites Manila’s Passion on  January 17-18, 2012

Tango is THE sexiest ballroom dancing style. You can really feel the passion of the dancers with every touch and glance, and the acrobatics of the choreography is always exciting to watch. If you enjoy watching Tango, there’s good news – world-renowned Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires will be performing in Manila at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila on...

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