Many Pinoys suffering from neuropathy

 News
Apr 022014
 
Many Pinoys suffering from neuropathy

Photo shows Merck Inc. Philippines executives Louie Roxas, GM for consumer health; Debbie Go, head of commercial marketing; Loy Dy-Buncio, brand manager of Neurobion; Art Dapasen, sales manager; and Dr. Gio Barangan, medical director. Right: Neurobion products. MANILA, Philippines – Despite its debilitating effects on a person’s life, neuropathy remains an unrecognized and underestimated condition hounding many Filipinos now, according to experts. Dr. Gio Barangan, medical director of the Merck Inc. Philippines, said many Filipinos continue to suffer from neuropathy although this could be prevented primarily by taking vitamins B1, B6 and B12 and by observing a healthy lifestyle. “Neuropathy is the disease of the nerves which are like the electrical power lines that bring electricity to the different parts of our body. The main reason for developing neuropathy is vitamin B deficiency,” he said in a press briefing last Monday. The other causes are diabetes, malnutrition, and renal diseases that stemmed from high intake of alcohol. Barangan cautioned that vegetarians are prone to developing neuropathy because they do not eat meat that is rich in vitamin B12. “Basically, vitamin B complex — composed of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 — are water soluble vitamins. We have to replenish them every day and we can do that by eating foods that are rich in these vitamins… and by taking vitamin B,” he added. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 To raise awareness about neuropathy, Merck organized a dance concert last Monday at the TriNoma Atrium in Quezon Read More …

Ayala Land to get new CEO

 General
Apr 022014
 
Ayala Land to get new CEO

By Doris C. DumlaoPhilippine Daily Inquirer 4:08 pm | Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Ayala Land Inc. will soon have a changing of the guards following the nomination of Bernard Vincent Dy as its new president and chief executive officer to succeed the retiring Antonino Aquino. In a press statement on Wednesday, ALI announced the nomination of Dy, 50, as the new chief executive subject to confirmation by the board at the organizational meeting following the company’s stockholders meeting on April 7. Aquino, 66, will continue to serve as director and member of the executive committee of the board. “I thank Tony Aquino for his exceptional leadership throughout his 34-year career at the Ayala group. During those years he led the Ayala Property Management Corp. and Manila Water Co., Inc.,” ALI chair Fernando Zobel de Ayala said. “Under his leadership, he dramatically improved the operating efficiency and profitability of Manila Water, which enabled it to make continuous service improvements in its concession area,” Zobel de Ayala said. At the same time, Zobel de Ayala expressed confidence in Dy, adding that the executive had been with the company over the past 17 years and would likely keep ALI on its growth trajectory. “He has overseen major transformative programs over his career with land and residential development, commercial and retail leasing and most recently, as overall chief operating officer,” he said. Dy joined ALI in 1997 and has held various leadership positions in the organization. In 2003, he was Read More …

JC de Vera steps up in ‘Moon of Desire’

 Entertainment
Apr 012014
 
JC de Vera steps up in ‘Moon of Desire’

JC De Vera and Meg Imperial (MNS Photo) JC DE VERA relishes his leading man role in the upcoming ABS-CBN series, “Moon of Desire,” saying that it really pays to wait. The 28-year-old actor was launched as one of the lead stars in the newest afternoon drama series along with Dominic Roque, Ellen Adarna and Meg Imperial. Aside from the said program, JC is also part of primetime teleserye “The Legal Wife” opposite Maja Salvador, Jericho Rosales and Angel Locsin. Since he signed a two-year deal with ABS-CBN in July 2013, it is only now that he became visible again on television. “Ever since very patient naman ako pagdating sa projects. Hindi ako nga-expect ng maraming trabaho, hindi rin ako nag-expect ng magandang shows, basta nag-antay ako kung anong ibigay sa akin ng network. Ganun talaga ang labanan dito sa industry,” he said. “I’m very blessed and grateful sa mga nangyayari ngayon. I’m overwhelemed sa mga projects na ginagawa ko. Alam ko na mahirap siya pero minsan lang ito. Minsan lang dumating ang ganitong opportunity,” he added. According to JC, even though he waited for so long for the projects, he never felt discouraged because the network was backing him all the way. “Matagal tagal na rin naman ako sa industry and napag-aralan ko na rin talaga na patience is a virtue. Hindi ka pwedeng nagmamadali. Kapag dumating yung time, darating talaga. Never akong nagmadali at nagreklamo,” he added. He added that when the shows were given to him, it Read More …

PHL Consulate General Celebrates 2014 Women’s Month

 Entertainment
Apr 012014
 
PHL Consulate General Celebrates 2014 Women’s Month

Acting Head of Post Imelda Panolong addressing the audience and seated (L-R) Grants and Communications Manager Jessy Needham, MOTHER, President Rosemarie Mejia and MOTHER, Founder Perla Reyes. Los Angeles  – The Philippine Consulate General honors 2014 Women’s Month in support of the theme set by the Philippine Commission on Women and the Civil Service Commission at the Rizal Hall on 27 March 2014. The celebration of Women’s Month was participated by the Center for the Pacific Asian Family, Grants and Communications Manager, Ms. Jessy Needham addressing issues of domestic violence and child abuse in the community, especially in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This was followed by MOTHER (Movement to End Rape and Other Child Abuses) holding a Leadership Training with a Self Defense Training highlighting the event. The event was attended by members of the community and personnel of the Consulate General. (5th frm L-R) Grants and Communications Manager Needham, Cultural Officer Wilma Bautista, MOTHER Founder Reyes. Acting Head of Post Panolong, MOTHER President Mejia with members of MOTHER and personnel of the Consulate General.

Biggest Ferris wheel in the world opens in Sin City

 Entertainment
Apr 012014
 
Biggest Ferris wheel in the world opens in Sin City

Las Vegas High Roller©PRNewsFoto/Caesars Entertainment, Denise Truscello (Relaxnews) – The world’s largest observation wheel has opened in Las Vegas, at 550 feet or 168 meters high. The Las Vegas High Roller began boarding its first passengers this week for 30-minute spins that include a video and music presentation before fading out to let the sky-high views of the city speak for themselves. The High Roller stands more than 100 feet (30 meters) taller than the London Eye and features 28 glass-enclosed cabins that can hold up to 40 people. Despite boasting bragging rights to being the tallest Ferris wheel now, it may not be long before the High Roller has to cede the title to a host of ambitious upcoming projects. Las Vegas High Roller©Newsmarket.com/Las Vegas News Bureau For example, plans for the New York Wheel on Staten Island, scheduled to open in 2016, call for a 630-foot (192-meter) tall observation wheel equal to about 60 storeys, while the Dubai Eye is projected to stand 690-feet-tall (210 meters). The Las Vegas High Roller is open 365 days a year and is the centerpiece of a new outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district, The LINQ, on the Strip. Tickets to the Las Vegas High Roller are priced at $25 USD. vs/cm

18,000 Students to Kick Up Heels in Simultaneous Participatory Dance Performance on The Music Center Plaza at 44th Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival

 Entertainment
Apr 012014
 
18,000 Students to Kick Up Heels in Simultaneous Participatory Dance Performance on The Music Center Plaza at 44th Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival

– California’s Longest-Continuing Arts Education Initiative Keeps Performing Arts Alive for Students Despite Budget Challenges in Schools – (www.musiccenter.org) WHAT:   More than 3,100 fifth grade students (18,000 over three days) from throughout Los Angeles County will simultaneously perform a choreographed dance on The Music Center Plaza as part of The 44th Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival. The free three-day festival provides many children with their first performing arts experience. Students prepare in advance with curriculum provided to their teachers by The Blue Ribbon in partnership with The Music Center. Students learn what to watch for during the performance, history and terminology, themes, and the choreography for their dance. During their visit to The Music Center, students attend a performance of three dances by the iconic modern dance company, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, led by celebrated choreographer and modern dance pioneer, Paul Taylor.  Afterwards, students gather on The Music Center Plaza to perform a special dance that incorporates music and movements from the live performance in a dance choreographed just for them.  To read teacher blogs about the Festival, visit http://bit.ly/1lzaiDL WHEN: Festival Launch Day, April 9, 2014, with student performance at approximately 11:00 a.m. Media should arrive by10:30 a.m.  Media wanting access to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion prior to the student performance on the Plaza should arrive by 10:00 a.m.  Media check-in is at the information table located between the flagpoles on The Music Center Plaza. WHERE:    The Music Center Plaza 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA  90012 WHY:  The Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival responds to the important positive impact of arts education Read More …

We just have to bite the bullet

 Economy
Apr 012014
 
We just have to bite the bullet

We just came from a fast weekend trip to the north for our yearly pilgrimage to Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan. For a change our family decided to make a side trip to the “summer capital of the Philippines”—Baguio, which used to be referred to as the “City of Pines”, until the pine trees began to disappear. After all, my daughter Kristine, who’s more popularly known as DJ Suzy to her 89.9 Magic radio fans was having a hosting job for a grand wedding last Saturday at the Baguio Country Club. Well the trip turned out to be an eye opener for me. It made me realize that Metro Manila did not have the monopoly of motorists’ traffic woes due to road construction projects. The travel miseries are being felt all the way to the north. For starters, on Saturday morning, running smack into EDSA’s re-blocking, I left Paranaque at 10 o’clock and was able to inch my way up to Makati in record two hours and a half. I decided to take the circuitous route through Bonifacio Global City and on to C-5 to Mindanao Avenue and to the NLEX just so I would avoid EDSA and possibly more re-blocking. And NLEX was heaven, thank you to the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) for such a thoroughfare of global standards.          And travel to the north through the tollways is now seamless, from NLEX to the SCTEX (another “thank you” to MNTC) and on to the TPLEX. That present Read More …

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