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.).

Lets Make A Mark By Sending Good Vibes Through Handshake For Peace This May 24, 2015

In light of the vision to practice and promote optimism, a group of visionaries came together to spread good vibes in their daily activities, no matter how simple or mundane a task may be.. Sending Good Vibes is a voluntary organization that was formed with the mission to counter the paradigm of negativity and spread optimism and hope to people nationally through various humanitarian efforts.

  This one of a kind initiative  to spread good vibes and light up the fire of peace keeping was launched at Chivz Gastro Lounge, Greenhills, San Juan, May 12, 2015 where the group showcase their primary initiative--"Handshake for Peace"  This event is set to celebrate the 70th year of the end of World War II , aims to bring people together and help them realize how much change they can make by simply spreading good vibes to their families, friends, fellows everywhere.

  Led by today's brightest stars, among whom are Jaime Rivera, Karylle, Billy Crawford, Iya Villania, jay-R, Alodia Gosengfiao, Lovely Rivero, DJ Cha Cha, Winnie Cordero, DJ Eva Ronda, Jo Awayan and a lot more. This event will be held at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds on May 24, 201 Sunday, as early as 6:00 AM in the morning for a day of celebration and giving of good vibes!

A program consisting of different entertainment, games, freebies, and activity booths will be set up to keep spirits high. It's for free and the public is encourage to come in white shirts to show their support for this momentous occasion.

Empowering The Public About Intellectual Propery

  Through Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) was created. It is the Philippines’ lead agency in implementing state policies on Intellectual Property (IP).

It is headed by a Director General and is composed of seven bureaus:

1.       Bureau of Patents (BOP)

Processes the registration, examination and granting of patent applications, utility models, industrial designs, and integrated circuits

2.       Bureau of Trademarks

Conducts the search, examination, and granting of the applications for the registration of marks, geographic indications and other marks of ownership

3.       Bureau of Legal Affairs

Handles all legal matters concerning Intellectual Property Rights

4.       Documentation, Information, and Technology Transfer Bureau

Provides technical support services to the other bureaus and takes charge of Intellectual Property promotion activities and knowledge management in the country

5.       Management Information Service

In charge of maintaining IPOPHL’s information technology systems

6.       Financial Management and Administrative Service

Ensures the proper utilization of IPOPHL funds

7.       Bureau of Copyright [currently ad hoc]

The newest addition to the IPOPHL family promotes awareness of IP rights and the accreditation of collective management organizations (CMOs)

Aside from the registration of patents, trademarks, and copyright, IPOPHL also offers patent information searches, dispute resolution, adjudication of Inter Partes cases and IP violations, technology transfer, and training.

In an effort to expand the reach of IPOPHL, Intellectual Property Satellite Offices (IPSOs) in Cebu and Davao were established in 2008. After this initiative to make IP services more accessible and to ease the implementation of projects in the said regions, there was an increase in IP filings seen in both areas. Soon after, offices in Baguio City, Angeles City, Legaspi City, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, and General Santos City were set up as a result of two pilot IPSOs’ success.  

In 2012, the Innovation Technology Support Office (ITSO) network was established to push for the commercialization of technologies generated from the research outputs of local universities, research institutions, businesses, and inventors. There are currently over 80 certified ITSOs spread throughout the archipelago.

More recently, IP Depot –the Philippines’ first online IP marketplace was launched. Owners of registered IP assets can use the website as a free showground while other users can easily shop for IPs, including the latest and available technology for their businesses.

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The IPOPHL logo features a letter “O” in the shape of a light bulb, the universal symbol of a good idea. Inside the light bulb is the word “una” which means first, as written in Baybayin, an ancient pre-colonial Philippine writing system used from the 16^th to 19^th centuries. At IPOPHL, premium is given to being first, as “first in time results in seniority of rights” whether in the registration of a patent, trademark, copyright or other related rights.