Bonifacio Global City Holiday Family Activities

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) literally wraps up the development in holiday cheer with larger than life gift bows to mark the season.  Colored in festive red and white, these bows transform several buildings and lamposts into eye catching attractions.   And in Bonifacio High Street, monumental pieces are sprinkled along this outdoor mall, ready and waiting for eager shoppers to take their selfies and holiday photos.

At the heart of all of this, are a series of activities and events geared towards the ever growing and thriving passionate community.

The festivities kick into full swing starting December 5.  Classic BGC programs and activities such as BGC Impromptu, BG Art Mart and Chalk the Walk take on a jollier approach  - balancing the development's distinct personality and the feel of a traditional Christmas.

Grab your friends and a bucket of popcorn for Small Screen Goes Big.  This unique outdoor screening features holiday episodes of popular TV shows.

Immerse yourself in a sea of lights and music as the Christmas Box Spectacular radiates from the main stage every night.  The Wandering Minstrels jingle all the way singing familiar holiday tunes. Look forward to a performance by the Metro Manila Orchestra on December 6 plus A Christmas Symphony at Bonifacio High Street on December 19 featuring a very special guest.  Even the BGCitizens take the stage.  Globe, Deutsche Bank, St. Luke's Medical Center, the NET Group and The Mind Museum to name a few are sending their employees to share their talents with the community.

Grab a Santa Hat by presenting receipts worth P2,500 from Bonifacio High Street establishments. Each hat will allow the wearer access to selected activities such as Meet and Greet Santa, Santa's Mail Station and Christmas Carriage Rides.  Alternatively, a donation of P500 can get you a Santa hat as well.  BGCitizens, however, need only present any proof of residence or employment to get one (1) free Santa hat.

BGC also takes this time to give back to the less fortunate communities of Taguig City.  Everyone is invited to donate gifts and wrap boxes on Saturdays of December.  Fort Bonifacio Development Foundation, Inc. will facilitate this activity as well as deliver these presents to the children of the different barangays.

Come to BGC and where Christmas celebrations are fully immersive, interactive and well-rounded for a truly unique experience in BGC.

For more information on BGC's full holiday schedule of activities, please email info@bgc.com.ph or visit www.bgc.com.ph and www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph.

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Passionfest 2015 at BGC

Since 2012, BGC has been acknowledging and celebrating this, by setting aside a weekend to offer a unique twist of passions simultaneously commemorating the heroism of Andres Bonifacio and the passionate Filipino community as a whole.

Passionfest 2015 at BGC is an annual, three-day citywide Passionfest, which is an event that celebrates Filipino life and culture with a modern twist. 

This year's theme, "Sari-Sari Fiesta" highlights food, games, and interactive activities that promote local arts and culturein a unique way.

Since Filipinos love food, adventurous gourmets may take part in the Pica Pica Quiz Night on November 27 at The Fort Open Parking where one can be surrounded with the Pinoy vibe,  from culinary offerings to pop culture trivia game.

On November 28, running and fitness enthusiasts can get a kick out of the Wacky Obstacle Run Challenge along 7th Avenue, which will be lined with inflatables to give your usual obstacle course that extra quirk.  The challenge will also feature a special hour for friends and family within the BGC community, where visitors can watch BGC waiters, sales assistants, security personnel, and groundskeeper go head-to-head.Of course, no fiesta would be complete without its parade.  

On November 29, Passionfest's Bayanihan Parade will showcase the different communities and passions of BGCitizens, from environmentalist to car clubs to photography enthusiasts, and many more, complete with all theaccoutrements: beautifully decorated kalesas, live music, and colorfully-costumed dancers.

Don't have a particular day in mind yet?  Then just drop by the Sari-Sari Fiesta, which will run forthe entire weekend, providing visitors with food booths to satisfy every one of your cravings fofor local flavor.  Sample some regional delicacies, play some perya games, even join an eating contest if it strikes your fancy.All these will be rounded off with various art and culture activities all over BGC: cultural performances every hour along Bonifacio High Street, a Bambike-handmade bamboo bicycle-tour around the area, the BGC Art Mart, Chalk the Walk, and many more!

All activities are free for people holding a Passionfest Passport!  All you need is you’re the Passionfest Passport and you’re good to go. 

How to claim your Passionfest Passport:

1. Take a selfie at the Sari-Sari Fiesta Bahay Kubo 

2. Present Php 1,500 single or accumulated receipts dated November 27-29 from any of the following malls: Bonifacio High Street, One Parkade, Two Parkade, The Fort Entertainment Complex, Bonifacio Stopover, Crossroads, Park Triangle

3. Present proof that you live or work in BGC – employment ID or utility bills may do!

For more information about BGC Passionfest 2015, visit facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph or http://www.bgc.com.ph/articles/bgc-passionfest-2015

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Unilever's Hunt for Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards

Manila, Philippines - Building on the success of the 2013 and 2014 Awards, Unilever Philippines is once again on a hunt for young Filipino social entrepreneurs aged 35 and under offering practical and innovative solutions to some of the world's biggest sustainability challenges.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards, run in partnership with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership  (CISL), and in collaboration with Ashoka, offer seven young people across the globe a total of more than P4M in financial support and individually tailored mentoring.  The overall winner also receives the prestigious HRH The Prince of Wales Young Sustainability Entrepreneur Prize.

The Awards are part of Unilever's effort to support the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.  These ambitious goals set out to end extreme poverty, tackle climate change, empower women, secure universal water access, and reduce hunger by 2030.

This year, in support of its partnership with Global Citizen and Project Everyone, the company created eight categories of the 17 UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development which best align with its Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan. The eight categories are:

Global Goal 1 - No Poverty
Global Goal 2 - Zero Hunger
Global Goal 5 - Gender Equality
Global Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Global Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Global Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Global Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Global Goal 13 - Climate Action

"Unilever supports the Global Goals because we see that there is not only a moral imperative, but that is also makes good business sense, " said Unilever Philippines chairman and CEO Rohit Jawa.

"And we created these awards for young people because they will be the guardians of sustainable development long into the future.  We believe that given the chance and the right support, young people around the world can create positive movements for change and a brighter future," he added.

Application and Announcement

The Awards are hosted online at Ashoska Changemakers (www.changemakers.com/globalgoals2015).  Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 12 midnight UK time on 18 November 2015.

Finalists will be announced in March 2016, with the Cambridge accelerator workshop and final judging in the following months.

The winners of the previous Awards demonstrate that innovative solutions can influence people across markets to buy smarter and live more sustainbly, and can provide businesses with tools to improve their productive, efficient and responsible use of natural resources.

The overall winner of last year's competition, Daniel Yu, developed a simple software solution that helps medical clinics in the developing world digitized and manage inventory records - delivering better outcomes for patients and improving efficiency across the supply chain.

Find out how to get involved by visiting www.changemakers.com/globalgoals2015 and Twitter using #globalgoals #brightfuture

About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day.  It has 172,000 employees and generated sales of €48.8 billion in 2014. Over half (57%) of the company's footprint is in developing and emerging markets.  Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Knorr, Domex, Lipton, Ben & Jerry's, and Magnum.

Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) commits to:

• Decoupling growth from environmental impact.
• Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their help and well-being.
• Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever was ranked number one in its sector in the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.  In the FTSE4Good Index, it achieved the highest environmental score of 5.  It led the list of Global Corporate Sustainability Leaders in the 2015 Globe/Scan/SustainAbility annual survey for the fifth year running, and in 2015 was ranked the most sustainable food and beverage company in Oxfam's Behind the Brands Scorecard.

Unilever has been named in Linkedln's Top 3 most sought-after employers across all sectors.
For more information about Unilever and its brands, please visit www.unilever.com.  For more information on the USLP: www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/

Nostalgia Dining Lounge Turkey-to-Go

With the traditional Thanksgiving and upcoming Yuletide season meals, a table with gloriously roasted turkey adorned by tasty side dishes and luscious desserts instantly comes to mind. But if to consider limited preparation time for working family members, hosting it for the first time, or merely the idea of orchestrating a bountiful holiday dinner for a house full of guests can seem intimidating. 

Allow Nostalgia Dining Lounge to make your holiday feast an easier one with its Turkey-to-Go offering! From November 19, 2015 until January 2, 2016, wow your festive feasts with extra juicy and melt-in-your mouth goodness! Complete with sausage stuffing, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and all fancy trimmings, Nostalgia Dining Lounge’s roasted stuffed turkey is priced for only Php 6, 400 nett for an order for 10-12 persons (5-6 kilogams), Php 8,600 nett for 14-16 persons (7-8 kilograms), and Php 9,600 nett for 16-18 persons (9-10 kilograms).  

Create that beautiful Thanksgiving and holiday spread with minimal effort with Nostalgia Dining Lounge’s Turkey-to-Go promotion. Place order 2 days in advance, daily pick-ups from 11am to 6pm. Nostalgia Dining Lounge is located at the 6th floor of Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila along ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig. For more information and advanced orders, please call 637.7888 or email premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com. 

                                                

Pfizer Strengthens Global Campaign on Bone Health, Calls on Filipinos to ‘Love Your Bones’

Being in my 40s, I need to make sure that my bones are healthy. I myself have some issues, got scoliosis. The event of Pfizer for Caltrate Plus gave me more knowledge on how to take care of my bones, as well as my whole being.

It is easy, or seemingly involuntary, to take things for granted when living in today’s fast-paced world. Health is almost secondary, as work is often given high priority. But to keep the body going, one needs food and nutrients for sustenance—the same goes for the need for strong bones to ensure continuous mobility and support.

Sadly, food and bone health, although considered vital life components, are still largely ignored, be it due to poor lifestyle or lack of awareness.

To help address this growing health problem, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (PCH) partnered with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to spearhead the local celebration of World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) on October 20.

Aptly themed “Serve up Bone Strength,” WOD 2015 focuses on the importance of adopting a bone-healthy diet throughout a person’s lifetime to optimize bone strength. The campaign highlights the point that poor nutrition is one of the critical risk factors for developing bone-related diseases.

“It conveys the message that the first step in osteoporosis prevention begins in youth, when nutrition can help maximize our bone-building potential, and continues throughout life as we strive to maintain strong bones at older age,” explained IOF, the global organizer of WOD.

A key date in the bone, muscle, and joint community agenda, WOD is an occasion when people around the globe unite to put the spotlight on the immense burden caused by osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal diseases, and the actions that can be taken to prevent and treat them. It aims to put bone, muscle, and joint health on the global health agenda.

In the Philippines, PCH has remained a solid supporter of this global movement and has advocated various activities in the past to raise awareness on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

The Silent Disease

According to IOF, osteoporosis affects over 200 million people worldwide. Approximately one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will break a bone (also known as osteoporotic fracture) due to this silent disease.

Fractures, specifically hip fractures, can cause loss of function and independence with 40% of patients unable to walk independently; 60% requiring assistance a year later; 33% being totally dependent on or in a nursing home. Moreover, hip fractures cause the greatest morbidity with reported mortality rates up to 20-24% in the first year after a person suffers a hip fracture. 

We at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare support the IOF in its advocacy to inform the people about osteoporosis and the fact that it can be prevented,” says Dr. Egbert Dorado, senior medical manager at PCH. “We echo IOF’s key message: Adequate intake of the right nutrients contributes to bone health at all ages, and is a first step in osteoporosis prevention. For those who already have osteoporosis, a bone-healthy nutrition should be part of their treatment and rehabilitation program.”

Three of the major nutrients that help optimize bone health are: calcium, vitamin D, and protein, with recommended daily allowances varying throughout life.

“Regulating calcium levels in the body promotes better bone mass density (BMD), alongside improving muscle performance and balance. Taking a calcium supplement with adequate levels of Vitamin D3 also helps maximize calcium absorption,” adds Dr. Egbert.

While proper nutrition works, it is also important to have a holistic approach to osteoporosis prevention and management.

“It is indeed crucial to build strong bones early in life by following a healthy diet as it is the key ingredient in helping a person achieve peak bone mass, and maintaining it throughout life. But it is equally important to avoid other modifiable risk factors including sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol use,” explains Dr. Egbert.

Osteoporosis is an incurable disease, but controlling its risk factors and complying with treatment regimens where prescribed can ensure a mobile, independent, and fracture-free life.

For more information on osteoporosis and World Osteoporosis Day 2015, visit www.worldosteoporosisday.org, follow IOF on Instagram (@worldosteoporosisday) or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/worldosteoporosisday), or subscribe to its YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/iofbonehealth).

SHOOT WITH THE STARS 2015

The Actors Guild of the Philippines in cooperation with CATMATES, Inc. will have its first ever ‘’SHOOT WITH THE STARS 2015’’.  Shoot with The Stars is a two-day shooting competition for a cause event happening on November 07 -08, 2015 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at Southern Police Distrrict (SPD) Firing Range, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Registration fee is Php 1,000.00 that will cover the entrance and a raffle ticket. The event will feature actors and actresses who will be competing with gun enthusiast and from PNP, AFP and other organizations.

Over 300 shooters expected in participation.  We would like to invite you to become one of our sponsors for this “Shoot with the Stars 2015” most awaited event. Attached are the sponsorship pa

Those who would like to be a sponsor and those who want to help this advocacy can do so by being one of the following:

1. Shooters

2. Sponsors

3. Ticket Sale

4. Booth  Rental

For further inquiries, please feel free to contact 09076299 or 09175504180 / 09175504172, just look for Jerry or Liezl. You may also e-mail vivian@catmatesinc.com.

 



Actors Guild of the Philippines is an organization mandated to foster goodwill and camaraderie among film and television actors and to promote and protect the rights and welfare of actors and workers of the film industry. It has also recognized excellent artistic performances as a guild of the Film Academy of the Philippines. #starshootfest, #catmates, #actorsguild