SPOTLIGHT
A curated mix of everyday living, cultural experiences, events, press releases, and meaningful community moments.
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It’s Father’s Month at The Manila Hotel
For all that he has done for us, Dad deserves a treat on his special day. This Father’s Day, raise your glass to the main man in your life with The Manila Hotel’s Father’s Month treats. The Home Buffet surprise For those who prefer to stay at home, you may pull off a grand celebration with The Manila Hotel’s takeout/delivery service and give the ultimate gift for beloved dads—full stomachs and warm hearts. For the month of June, the take home highlight is the Father’s Month Home Buffet that comes in two sets: the Special and Supreme. Home Buffet Special [Php 4,500++] serves 4 to 5 persons and consists of Green…
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PH’s 1st Stevia Grower and Manufacturer Bullish on Financial Outlook Despite the Pandemic
Glorious, popularly known as the country’s first Stevia company, is positive on its outlook despite almost 2-years in the pandemic as more and more people turn to healthier alternatives, sales of stevia products continue to grow. According to agribusiness finance giant Rabobank, Stevia’s sales are expected to hit $700 million worldwide in the next few years. Consumers in the Philippines can now get their calorie-free sugar needs from natural alternatives. Before, stevia was restricted to the health food market without any FDA approval. Recently, it is now widely used as a natural substitute for artificial sweeteners in many products. Benefits of Stevia “Stevia has been touted as a safe and…
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The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang Opens Doors to Diners
Are you excited to visit your favorite hotel restaurant again? Which food station will you be making a beeline for? Which favorite dish will you be asking for first? Well, we have good news for you! The Manila Hotel’s famed Café Ilang-Ilang has once again opened its doors to valued clients. The hotel has been responding to queries about the outlet’s reopening. After reviewing the guidelines, as well as heightening health and hygiene protocols, the decision to open Café Ilang-Ilang is an answer to persistent inquiries from its loyal guests and those who have yet to experience it. The food stations will once again be teeming with exciting dishes, and…
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Stand Up Pouch Packaging Guide: Materials, Benefits & How To Choose
Stand up pouch is becoming an increasingly popular packaging option, especially for food items. If you are interested in this packaging option, you may be interested to learn more about stand up pouch. The following information about mylar bags and similar products will help you find the best packaging for your business. What Is Stand Up Pouch Packaging Made Of? This packaging can be made from almost any polymer (plastic). The most common option is mylar, a special type of PET that has been stretched to achieve superior strength and stability. However, there are some competing alternatives available as well. The popularity of mylar stems largely from its flexible design…
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The Medical City South Luzon Complex of Hope Marks its First Anniversary
Keeping hope alive amid the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and has caused a lot of confusion and disruption in people’s lives all over the world. Leaders have stepped up, rolling out various initiatives with the goal of keeping people safe and halting further transmission of the virus. At The Medical City (TMC) South Luzon, leaders across all organizational levels rose to the challenge and faced it head on. With patients afraid to go to the hospital for treatment, TMC South Luzon responded and encouraged patients to continue seeking care for their other health problems by assuring them that they were safe and protected while within the…
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Coffee That’s Really Good For You: Glorious, Isn’t It?
For decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes. While there’s no denying the Pinoy coffee fan his morning cup, there is a concern over the amount of sugar present in commercial 3-in-1 coffee mixes. The leading brand has 14.6 grams of sugar in one 20-gram sachet alone. Imagine how much sugar you’re taking in if you drink an average of three cups of coffee a day. What About Sugar-Free Coffee? For health-conscious individuals, especially diabetics, turning to sugar-free coffee mixes seems to…
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How to Keep Your Food Safe and Fresh from the Summer Heat
Living a healthy lifestyle is a must especially now that there’s a pandemic. Drink more water, get enough sleep, exercise, take supplements to boost our immune system, and eat healthy, clean, safe, and fresh food. This dry season, aside from the virus, what we need to watch out for is food poisoning or food contamination. According to DOH, the rate of food poisoning in the summer months increases due to warm temperature that favors the multiplication of microorganisms. Because of this, we need to make sure that what we eat or drink is safe. Here are some tips on how to keep your food safe and fresh from the summer…
