Color Manila Holds Blacklight Run at Clark, Pampanga

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On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Color Manila, one of the most prominent fun run organizers in the country, held another well-attended fun run at Clark Freeport Zone Parade Grounds in Pampanga.

With three race categories of 3k, 5k, 10k, the event venue was filled with runners of all ages – from little kids to teen and adults, and even senior citizens, and joined the CM Blacklight Run, a series of fun runs being held all over the country as far as places outside Metro Manila like Ilocos Sur.

From what I’ve seen, the 10k category probably had the most number of runners as I’ve seen a bigger crowd running from the starting line and then getting wet from the water coming from a firefighter’s hose. I don’t know if that has been the practice as before but it seems they are soaked wet to probably reduce the heat and comfort them, or so that the color powders to be thrown at them later would surely stick on their singlets and bodies.

The event was also graced by beauty queen Zara Carbonell, Miss World Philippines 2nd Princess, who was one of the hosts of the event program. She added a “shining, shimmering, splendid” brightness to the night which was also made more beautiful by the colorful fireworks display that sparked the beginning of the after-event party.

Harana (A Night to Remember): For the Legacy of Our Senior Citizens

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At a press conference held on December 1, 2017 at Congo Grille restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon city, the Republika ng Barya organization announced the singing competition entitled Harana (A Night to Remember) for the legacy of our senior citizens that will culminate to the public next year 2018 on their anniversary on March 9, 2018.

The venue of the event will be at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

The event aims to revive the Philippine Kundiman music through Harana to be performed by our loving Senior Citizens and Special Entertainment Artists. It will bring senior citizens together to socialize and connect with a purpose and to express their singing talents, reviving the old music like Kundiman.

But the experience goes even deeper with the sensory-rich activities offered by Republika ng Barya that were designed to reduce depression, as well as increase engagement, joy, and self-esteem. The event brings an infusion of youthful energy and enthusiasm that is truly priceless to our senior citizens.

The singing contest event is directed by Direk Supremo Pepe and co-directed by Direk Kristara Lynn Gamboa. Musical Director is Minerva Mabanag.

ECSEA Chamber Hosts First Business Briefing and Networking Night in Southeast Asia for the Benefit of Hurricane Victims in the Caribbean Region

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With 5 hurricanes previously ravaging the Caribbean region, there is no surprise that there would be organizations that would be calling out for help to aid the afflicted areas. This includes a call for business ventures from other countries as the Caribbean could also be a prime target for opportunities in many possible fields.

At a networking night held on November 29, 2017 at One Café of One Corporate Center located in Ortigas Center, Pasig city, we’ve learned that the event was organized to get together like-minded individuals sharing the same hope and passion towards believing that the Caribbean could also be a preferred destination not only for tours, but for business opportunities as well. They are inviting potential investors to take a second look at the Caribbean as a potential investment.

Since the Caribbean had its share of devastation brought about by the destructive nature, it would also mean that the rise and development from the rubbles could also require several demands on many areas like infrastructure, medicine, agriculture, etc.,

Traveling to the Caribbean via cruise ship, or traversing the roads of its islands and mingling with the residents, could then be more than just a great experience, and surely not as feared as what we see in movies like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise starred by Johnny Depp where dirty pirates loomed in the seas seeking victims to loot, rape and kill. The real life offers a lot more beauty and hope for a more rewarding adventure.