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MANILA, Philippines – Premium steak, a great view of the Manila Bay area and a front row seat at the pyromusical competition finale. Boasting a stunningly clear and unobstructed view of the fantastic and colorful firework show, the Highlands Prime Steakhouse is the perfect place to catch the annual event with family and friends. Located at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the Highlands Prime Steakhouse is one of the leading steakhouses in the country offering premium quality, value-for-money food and a passion for providing a unique personalized dining experience. Patrons swear by the Highlands Prime Steakhouse’s Signature Prime Rib, perfectly seasoned and patiently cooked in low temperature then grilled to perfection. Apart from the regular best-seller Steak Platter, Highlands Prime Steakhouse currently offers its quarterly special menu where one can feast on limited-edition dishes such as Chateaubriand, Gambaretto Salad, Smoked Salmon Pasta, Seafood Platter and Speculoos Cake. The 2014 Pyromusical Competition’s participating countries USA and the Philippines will compete on the final night on March 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Highlands Prime Steakhouse is located at the 2nd floor North Wing of the Entertainment Mall of the SM Mall of Asia.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has formed a special investigation board that will look into the the case of dismissed Philippine Military Academy cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia. “Upon the instruction of the President, the [AFP] Chief of Staff has created a special investigation board headed by Major General Crisologo Nayve,” AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala told GMA News Online in a phone interview on Wednesday. The five-member board has been formally formed on Tuesday. Nayve, who is also a PMA alumnus, is currently at the military school in Baguio City to conduct the investigation, Zagala said. The AFP public affairs chief added that Chief of Staff General Emmanuel Bautista has yet to receive Cudia’s written appeal. On Saturday, the day before the graduation of the PMA “Siklab Diwa” Class of 2014, the camp of Cudia met with President Benigno Aquino III to talk about the case. The President asked Cudia to put into writing their appeal so that the military could carry out a separate investigation into the issue. Cudia had been found guilty by the Honor Committee for lying in his explanation why he was two minutes late for a class. The former cadet said in his explanation their professor dismissed him late so he was late for his next class. However, the Honor Committee tagged this as a lie since he was technically made to wait by his professor and not dismissed late. For violatin the PMA Honor Code, Cudia was dismissed from Read More …

Dr. Will Coronado: The use of safe and effective products are keys to better dental habits. MANILA, Philippines -For some people, the sting that comes after every gargle is their sign that a mouthwash is actually working. However, this misconception has been dispelled when Pascual Laboratories (PascualLab) introduced OraCare in 2004. It is the first and only mouthwash product in the country that safely eliminates bad breath-causing bacteria without leaving a burning sensation. While OraCare is sugar-free and alcohol-free, its breakthrough technology lies in its active ingredient stabilized chlorine dioxide (ClO2) which was stabilized for pharmaceutical use by Will Coronado, a doctor of science and a US-based Filipino-American. ClO2 originated as a gas, with strong oxidizing properties that, through lab processing to aqueous solution and when added in mouthwash formulations like OraCare, releases oxygen that breaks down the cell wall of bad bacteria and eliminates odor-causing volatile sulfur compounds — thus, effectively keeping the mouth extremely clean and sanitized. Chlorine dioxide was first discovered in 1811 by Sir Humphrey Davy, a recipient of the Noble Peace prize.  “It was unstable, had no shelf life, and was in different forms,” points out Dr. Coronado. In 1975, the process to stabilize the compound took place and the creation of a formulation to oral hygiene products ensued. With further research and group collaborations, Dr. Coronado, et al. created another process to stabilize ClO2 — this time for pharmaceutical use. Stabilized ClO2 was then proven safe and effective as a mouthrinse. It neutralizes odor-causing Read More …

Two lawmakers are pushing random, instead of mandatory drug tests, for public officials, high school and college students, and applicants for firearms and driver’s licenses. Reps. Rufus Rodriguez and Maximo Rodriguez Jr. have filed a bill seeking to amend Section 36 of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 requiring mandatory drug testing. Under the proposal, random drug tests will also be done on officers and employees of public and private offices, whether domestic or overseas, officers and members of the military, police and other law-enforcement agencies. Also included in the tests are people charged for criminal offenses punishable with imprisonment of six years, and candidates for public office whether appointed or elected. Based on the latest data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), less than 1 percent of the 14 million people who underwent mandatory drug testing in various accredited laboratories in the country tested positive for drugs. “The finding, however, does not mean that trafficking and use of dangerous drugs have been successfully abated,” the lawmakers said. They said the bill aims to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications, which include the use of regulated drugs. Last February, the proposal to impose severe punishments, including the death penalty, on foreign nationals convicted of smuggling illegal drugs to the Philippines was approved by the House committee on dangerous drugs (House Bill 1213) Read More …

Nothing beats the Meatza Pizza, sold for only P350 at CafeFrance, when it comes to cravings of the mighty meaty sort. MANILA, Philippines – CaféFrance, the go-to place for fresh and healthy food in the metro, welcomes a certified crowd favorite to its extensive menu of comfort treats. For the first time, the cafe rolls out a new pizza selection made up of three scrumptiously satisfying flavors. Made of quality, hand-rolled, extra-thin crust and 100-percent natural ingredients, CaféFrance pizzas present a variety of hearty and full-flavored offerings, with each batch guaranteeing oven-fresh goodness. True-blue carnivores will find their perfect match in the Meatza Pizza. Crunchy, thin-crust pizza topped with a protein-packed serving of juicy roast beef and bacon with CaféFrance’s very own pizza sauce, buttery shiitake mushroom, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, ham, pepperoni, bacon and a unique blend of herbs and spices. Seafood fans are sure to help themselves to a slice or two of the Pesto Scampi. Garnishing the crust’s crunchy thin surface are layers upon layers of plump shrimps, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and tomato, made more flavorful with a sprinkling of herbs and spices. Health-conscious folks can look no further than the Mozza-Veggie for their healthy food fix. Piled on top of a hand-rolled, extra-thin crust pizza is a delicious mix of CaféFrance’s house sauce, topped with a generous serving of mozzarella, Parmesan, special herbs and spices, onion, eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and basil. CaféFrance holds its “1+1+1” promo, where diners can avail of a free 1.5 Read More …