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What's On & Expat - Philippines

October 7-13, 2007     
 

 

The gentle slow rhythmic movement of Tai-chi promotes wellness
 

Qigong (chee-GONG) is a Chinese healing art using a series of gentle focused exercises for mind and body

Health and Wellness at Aeternum

Asian art of wellness enthusiasts and weekend exercise warriors of all ages recently trooped to the Aeternum Columbary grounds which is located at The Fort in Taguig because at the end of the day, keeping yourself fit and staying healthy is what really all that matters. Everybody had a field day when they attended an interactive Qi-gong and Tai-chi workshop conducted by Saar Herman, one of the leading practitioners of Qi-gong in the world who holds a degree in Therapeutic Qi-gong and Traditional Chinese medicine from the Beijing University of Physical Education. Aside from the workshop, attendees were also given a short lecture including a question and answer forum led by health and wellness expert Susan Saulog plus a private booth where they had a foot spa or massage – free of charge! For inquiries please contact The Fort Park Estate, Tel. No.: (02) 633-TFPE (8373), Fax No.: (02) 638-7598 or log on to www.aeternumcolumbary.com. See you all again at the Aeternum!
 


‘Oktoberfiesta’ at Fiesta San Miguel

 

Oktoberfest at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
 

Relive the fiesta tradition of beer drinking, merry making and endless feasting on superb cuisine as Dusit Hotel Nikko, one of the elegant 5 star hotels in the country, celebrates once again ‘Oktoberfiesta’ at Fiesta San Miguel. Ongoing until October 26, you can catch OJ Mariano on Mondays, Beat Struck on Tuesdays, Prime Council on Wednesdays, Bliss Acoustic every Thursday and Ministix on Fridays while enjoying unlimited fresh brew San Miguel beer for only PhP250 nett during Happy Hour. Happy Oktoberfest!

Beer lovers rejoice! For German nationals craving a taste of home, to expats and locals just looking to have a wonderful time, the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu celebrates Oktoberfest in grand fashion. From October 12 to 14, the premier luxury hotel in the Queen City of the South will hold an open-air Bavarian festival featuring the Bavarian Sound Express, an 11-piece band flown in from Munich by Lufthansa. Drink and be merry at the Marco Polo Plaza! For inquiries and reservations, call 845-4574 and (032) 253-1111 in Cebu or email mpplaza@marcopolohotels.com.


Oktoberfest at the Bellevue Manila’s 20/20 Bar

Come join the Bellevue as they celebrate Oktoberfest with a whole month of merrymaking and beer drinking at the 20/20 Bar, the hottest nightspot south of the Metro! Be part of the age-old tradition in praise of refreshing beer, camaraderie and good

times. Join the 20/20 Oktoberfest Club for only P2,020 nett and get to drink to your heart’s content with local beers for only P20 each for 30 days from your join date! For the long nights ahead in October, drink all the local beers you can for only P500. Certainly an unmissable celebration, come join the festivities and merriment all month! Cheers and happy Oktoberfest from the Bellevue! For inquiries, call (02)771-8181.

Health and wellness lecturer Susan Saulog during the question and answer forum

Saar Herman (foreground) conducting an actual Tai-chi exercise at the Aeternum

Camp John Hay Goes Tree Planting

Officers and employees of Camp John Hay through the leadership of dexterous CJH Chairman Bob Sobrepeņa and the equally ingenious Marketing Chief Shean Bedi, recently rolled up their sleeves and got into their gardening gears to plant 1,500 pine seedlings in the observance of Environment Month. Camp John Hay’s tree planting activity is a part of DENR and CJHDevCo’s Re-

forestation Program which aims to maintain and enrich forests to contribute towards the re-greening of Baguio City. It is a commitment to make sure that the pristine magnificence of the city of pines and the natural glory that Camp John Hay offers will always be there for everyone to behold. Hurrah for such an exemplary endeavor!

The tree planting initiative aims to maintain and enrich forests to contribute

Seedlings are carefully nurtured in the Nursery at Camp John Hay to assure its longevity

Seedlings are carefully planted to grow in harmony with the existing pine trees


Hotel of the Year
 

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu General Manager Hans Hauri (right) accepting the award from outgoing Marco Polo Hotel Group President Jeffrey Flowers

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, the premier luxury and business hotel in the Queen City of the South recently won the prestigious “Hotel of the Year” award from the Marco Polo Hotel Group. Operational for barely over a year, the eight addition to the internationally-renowned hotel group received the highest scores in the hotel chain for business growth, creativity, quality of food and service, employee satisfaction and guest satisfaction. If that wasn’t enough, the hotel also won the award for “Most Creative Hotel” for its innovative image enhancement. Truly world class, The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu through the leadership of indefatigable GM Hans Hauri has outdone itself yet again. Congratulations!

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