In Celebration of World Pasta Month A PASTA FESTA FOR THE PEOPLE

 Craving for a bit of Italian? The first thing that comes to mind is a big heaping bowl of pasta, covered with your favorite sauce and sprinkled with lots of Parmesan cheese. It is a dish that everyone loves to eat often, that pasta has become a kitchen pantry staple. Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta brings a taste of Italy to the Filipino home with its line of Italian artisanal pasta noodles, made of 100% durum wheat semolina.

                     

 Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta is produced according to the tradition of true Italian pasta. There is actually an Italian law prescribing that pasta must be made using 100% durum wheat semolina, which is the hardest of all the wheat varieties and has the highest protein content. It is the use of durum wheat that makes pasta “al dente” or “firm to the bite.” Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta is also made using the traditional bronze die, which gives the noodles ridges, thereby helping the sauce cling better to the noodles for a richer flavor. Plus, Doña Elena uses all natural GMO-free ingredients in its pasta, which makes it really good for you!

Over the years, pasta has become such a favorite dish for Filipinos. In fact, almost every gathering or special occasion isn’t complete without a big platter of spaghetti or baked macaroni. Or maybe even an original recipe using shrimp, Spanish sardines or spicy tuyo. Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta brings the Filipinos’ passion for this versatile noodle to the forefront with the celebration of the World Pasta Month this October. This celebration was initiated in Rome in 1995 with the First World Pasta Congress, and countries all over the world have come up with their own festivities since. After all, pasta is a global food consumed in all continents and is a perfect fit for a dynamic and healthy lifestyle. The campaign and series of events highlight every foodie’s love for pasta and how it has become such an integral part of Pinoy culture.

Instituto Cervantes’ PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival unfolds at Greenbelt 3 from October 8 to 18

From October 8 to 18, PELÍCULA-PELIKULA, the Spanish Film Festival, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas. Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain-AECID, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Intramuros Administration, the 2015 edition of the Spanish Film Festival will screen around 30 films.

Since its conception in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish Film Festival has been an annual attraction at the Ayala Malls Cinemas, bringing the best of Spanish and Latin American cinema to the local audience of Manila. PELÍCULA-PELIKULA is a combination of the Spanish word “película”, which means film, and its Tagalog derivation “pelikula”, echoing the cultural ties shared by Spain and the Philippines. By putting the two words together, it highlights the unique characteristics of this 2-week event as the biggest Spanish film festival in Asia.

Fourth anniversary treats from Sugarleaf Makati

An afternoon of eating healthy at sugarleaf makati was energizing as we take part in tasting the different  menu prepared by Chef Sonia whose specialty is"raw food". With  her different concoction of blending together different fruits, herbs, vegetables,nut,etc.and adding... who can resists chocolate... specially dark chocolate at that which is my favorite into healthy and tasty menu.Let start eating raw foods which will keep us stay young , full of energy in our daily activities and at the same time be in tune with nature and even save the environment.

                                                                                        

Diners and shoppers get more at Sugarleaf Makati the entire month of November as we celebrate our 4^th  anniversary.  Spend P500 pesos at our cozy café or P1000 at the minimart and choose from a blue tea set with a healthy low-glycemic or gluten-free pastry of the day or a small bottle of our probiotic cocowater kefir or cholesterol-lowering cinnamon-turmeric tea or a P200 discount (P1800 from P2000 per session) on any one of the five workshops of the #RawFoodIsTheNewHot food preparation series from November to April 2016.

Sugarleaf Makati is located at the ground and second floor of MediCard Lifestyle Center at the corner of Paseo de Roxas and Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Urdaneta Village Makati.  Open Mondays to Saturdays with ample free basement parking.  Telephone 63 2 812 7323 Like/follow us on Facebook and Instagram Sugarleaf Makati and email angelo@sugarleaf.ph.  Sign up on www.sugarleaf.ph to be added to our monthly newsletter which features updates, recipes, tips and more all about health and wellness.    

TRAVELING TO NEW HEIGHTS IN STYLE WITH THE ALL-NEW NISSAN NV350 URVAN

 Transporting people and their stuff from one place to another has long been a prosaic chore, usually requiring nothing more than a utilitarian van to meet the requirement.  That is, until Nissan came out with the Urvan, which became a hit with the general public for its major advantages.

Since its inception in Japan in 1973, the Urvan has undergone five iterations ever since. Here in the Philippines, the Urvan made its presence felt, both for family use and in the public transport sector.

    “Shuttle operators preferred the Urvan for its proven reliability, passenger comfort and strong air-conditioning system, flexible loading and seating capacity for both cargo and passenger,” said Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI).

And now, there is more reason to rejoice, as NPI introduces the latest generation van, the all-new NV350 Urvan. Designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, shuttle operators, and family users, the 5th generatation NV350 Urvan sports an overhaul to its design and key features, making this vehicle a strong contender in the commercial van class.

CLASS-LEADING POWER
For one, Nissan upgraded its engine into a powerful 2.5L engine, based on the same engine platform used for the all-new NP300 Navara pickup truck. This means that drivers now can rely on a powerful engine that can effortlessly pull loads of cargo and passengers even on steep, uphill climbs, like on a family week-end trip to Tagaytay or Baguio.  No more switching off the air-con while traversing


mountain passes, or overtaking slow trucks on the highway, with the speed and power now at your fingertips!

The Yamaha International Motor Show 2015 (The Motion of Innovation) Another Iconic Breakthrough of YAMAHA

  SM MALL OF ASIA, PASAY CITY, JUNE 4-7, 2015 — Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. has set its sights to redefine the landscape of the motor industry with breakthrough technology that will challenge the limits of riding lifestyle. The event is centered on Yamaha’s next-generation engine, The Blue Core. This will bring about a new level of riding enjoyment that will take over the country; a fusion of maximum performance and fuel economy enabling a superior ride will now be available in the country.
The introduction of this engine is just the start of a new era for the company with a series of products featuring the Blue Core in town, commuters, racers and hobbyists will have plenty to choose from.

    First would be a pair of 125 units, one is the Mio i 125 with its unique “M” shape inspired design gives a sharply defined slim body that complements its lightness and convenient handling. It will allow you to reinvent yourself by elevating your daily ride into a more exciting and more colorful by making you do more than ever before. The other is a trailblazing concept that will establish a daunting presence, the Mio Soul i 125. It has a bold design that is intimidating on the road, giving the rider a more confident demeanor on the road. For fans of the MAX series, they were delighted to know about the unveiling of the N-MAX that is built to give great ease, comfort, and power. All three would feature the Blue Core engine.

ANOTHER ICONIC BREAKTHROUGH BY YAMAHA – THE YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL MOTORSHOW 2015

   SM MALL OF ASIA, PASAY CITY, JUNE 4-7, 2015 — Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. has set its sights to redefine the landscape of the motor industry with breakthrough technology that will challenge the limits of riding lifestyle. The event is centered on Yamaha’s next-generation engine, The Blue Core. This will bring about a new level of riding enjoyment that will take over the country; a fusion of maximum performance and fuel economy enabling a superior ride will now be available in the country.
The introduction of this engine is just the start of a new era for the company with a series of products featuring the Blue Core in town, commuters, racers and hobbyists will have plenty to choose from. First would be a pair of 125 units, one is the Mio i 125 with its unique “M” shape inspired design gives a sharply defined slim body that complements its lightness and convenient handling. It will allow you to reinvent yourself by elevating your daily ride into a more exciting and more colorful by making you do more than ever before. The other is a trailblazing concept that will establish a daunting presence, the Mio Soul i 125. It has a bold design that is intimidating on the road, giving the rider a more confident demeanor on the road. For fans of the MAX series, they were delighted to know about the unveiling of the N-MAX that is built to give great ease, comfort, and power. All three would feature the Blue Core engine.

The Philippine Semiconductor & Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE) @Wortld Trade Manila

The Philippine Semiconductor & Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE) is an annual event with over 150 exhibiting companies whose products and services range from semiconductor, computer related products, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, photovoltaic/solar, telecommunications, control and instrumentation, industrial, and other support industries such as fabrication, tooling, equipment, utilities, and more.

This will be held on June 3-5,2015 at the World Trade Center, Manila, Philippines.

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) is the largest organization of foreign and Filipino electronics companies in the Philippines. SEIPI, through the vision and dedication of its members, aims to make the Philippines a globally competitive business environment for semiconductors and electronics technology. This is supported by its mission of enhancing and promoting the Philippines' competitive advantages and growth opportunities in electronics manufacturing and technology business through Training, Research and Development, Advocacy, Information, Networking and Services (T.R.A.I.N.S.).