NYPD, New York Pinoy Deli Opens at Resorts World Manila

The juicy Cebu Lechon is a Pinoy Deli served at NYPD.

Resorts World Manila recently launched its latest stellar restaurant dynamically called New York Pinoy Deli (NYPD), bringing in glitter, glamour, and everything delicious.  Certainly, a portion of the main casino floor has turned into a concrete jungle where deli dreams are made of.

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Department of Health Campaigns for a Smoke-Free Philippines | Beautiful Life

The infamous anti-cigarette smoking mascot, Yosi Kadiri, is a poignant reminder to smokers.

Alarming statistics show that cigarette smoking kills 240 Filpinos each day. According to The Tobacco Atlas (Fifth Ed., 2015), more than 15.5 million adults and 505,600 children use tobacco everyday. Moreover, the Philippines is one of the only 13 countries with more than 10 million daily male smokers.

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Aiyanar in the Philippines is Home to Scuba Diving Hall of Famers

By Arabelle Jimenez

Reef Fish Identification, Tropical Pacific. Authors: Ned DeLoach, Paul Humann, Gerald Allen, Roger Steene.

Anilao, located in the town of Mabini, Batangas in the Philippines, is a macro u/w photographer's haven, and at the same time, a wide-angle enthusiast's paradise.  Its marine life is rich and diverse, making it among the premiere diving destinations in the world.  

Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort, known for its sprawling facilities in Anilao, Batangas, enjoy the influx of noted underwater photographers from different parts of the world. Recently, it was a star-studded week of award-winning divers, and Scuba Diving Hall of Famers,  making it one for the books, so to speak. The resort is known for a professionally-run dive operator with friendly staff and dive guides or "spotters" who will take discriminating underwater photographers to where they traveled far and wide for.

Scuba Diving Hall of Famer, Lynn Funkhouser, celebrates 40 years of  diving  explorations, placing the Philippines in the world diving map.  She is flanked by Aiyanar's Tessa Neri, her lovely daughter Andie and Resident Resort Manager, Joyce Villarosa.

It is no surprise that leading reef fish identification authors and Scuba Diving Hall of Famers, Ned DeLoach and Paul Humann were at Aiyanar for a week-long exploration for their continuing quest of discovering and identifying tropical Pacific fishes.  Ned, carrying 40 years of adventure diving, has published 11 books.  Paul, an attorney by profession, revolutionized diving vacations in the early 70's, and never looked back.  He and Ned collaborated on eight marine life ID books. Both gentlemen live in Florida, USA.

With Aiyanar's Sales and Marketing Manager Marco Lacson, and authors Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach.

Looking at Lynn Funkhouser's photos of sharks with Aiyanar's in-house Dive Instructor Klaus Stiefel, authors Paul Humann, and Ned Deloach.

Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort
Location: Barangay Bagalangit, Mabini Town, Batangas, Philippines
Resort Landline: +63 9175940056 
Manila Office Numbers: +63 9178831439, +63 9175049800, +63 9178666332, +63 9999997452
www.aiyanar.com

Follow Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort on Facebook, here. Instagram @Aiyanarresort

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Extreme Hobie Regatta Brings International Sailors to the Philippines

By Arabelle Jimenez

Hobie racers shores up after Leg 2 at the Port of the Galleons, Puerto Galera, Philippines.

The 15^th AboitizPower Philippine Hobie Challenge once again highlighted the country as one of the premiere sailing destinations in the world through its week-long regatta held last March 14 to 22, 2015. Thirteen entries from different parts of the globe showcased their expertise as the race allowed them to sail in two challenging sea passages—the Verde Island Pass and the Calavite Pass.

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Capas Freedom March 2015: An Invitation to Relive Heroes' Track

Dioramas at the Museo ng Tarlac. Photo: Bernard Supetran

The Philippines is rich in history; and the bloody years of  World War II takes up a big portion of the story line.  We do not have a shortage of heroes, who fought side by side with the Americans against the Japanese.  Brave Filipinos gave their lives for our freedom in different parts of the country, and significant among those are the fallen soldiers during the infamous Death March in the summer of 1942.

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Philippine Football Teams Vying for a Slot in Dubai Tilt | Beautiful Life

Photo courtesy of official website: http://f5wc.com/phillipines/

Football Manila spearheads the much anticipated national elimination rounds in choosing a Philippine team to represent the country at the Football Five's World Championship (F5WC) to be held in Dubai, UAE from April 9 - 11, 2015.

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Spa Sanctuary in the Heart of a Business District

Surrendering to a therapeutic massage is one of the gifts you could give to yourself. Aside from our daily grind, braving the city traffic almost everyday can give us unnecessary physical and mental strain. But did you know that in the middle of the crazy busy Makati shopping district is a sanctuary called Brazil Spa?

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Le Cafe Curieux and Le Cellier Bring French Food and Wine Affordable to Filipinos

A hole-in-the-wall authentic French restaurant in Makati's nightlife district.

Le Cellier French Wine Selection in partnership with Le Cafe Curieux, recently held a wine, cheese and cold cuts tasting event, extending to Filipinos this French culture of food and wine enjoyment.  Le Cafe Curieux was opened in Makati almost three years ago, and is run by old time French residents in the Philippines. Curiously located smack in the heart of Makati's red light district, which is adjacent to busy Burgos and Polaris streets, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant seem to have a world of its own.

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Meet Garri Tadlip, the Youngest UW Macro Photographer in the Philippines

12-year old Garri Tadlip competes with much older counterparts at international underwater photography competitions.

A child prodigy in underwater macro photography, Garri Immanuel Tadlip is not your ordinary boy wonder. He became a certified open water diver at the age of ten.  He procured his first compact camera at eleven, joined an underwater photography contest, won, and never looked back.

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The 1st Rannie Raymundo Celebrity Dartsfest Revive The Game of Skill

Rannie Raymundo's aim is to put the Philippines back in the map of world darts. Photo: Jeffrey O. Enriquez

Darts is a game that Filipinos can excel in. One need not be extra tall, nor bulky, nor swift, unlike other sports may require. Rather, it entails a lot of mental strength, focus and extraordinary skill. Popular as an English pub game, many pubs (or bars) in the Philippines had dartboards during its glory days in the 70's and 80's. Darts enthusiasts are still very much around today, which was evident at the First Rannie Raymundo Celebrity Dartsfest.

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Top Caliber UW Photographers at the 2nd Anilao Underwater Photography Competition Festival

By Arabelle Jimenez

Dive Dream Team. (left to right) Gutsy Tuason (Philippines), Simon Shin (South Korea), Yorko Summer (Taiwan), Mike Bartick (USA), Jerome Kim (South Korea), Ken Thongpila (Australia), Patrick Eschweiler (Germany), and Kati Hachenberg (Germany).  Photo Credit: Jerome Kim

The best of the best international underwater photographers recently converged in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas in the Philippines.  A total of 106 participants signed up, 60 for Open Class and 46 for Compact Class, wherein 70% come from 16 different nations. An underwater fiesta if you may, the 2nd Anilao Underwater Photography Competition Festival was a splashing success.

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Beaujolais Wine-Dinner Pairing at Spiral's La Veranda | Beautiful Life

The merry month of November is, for the French, a wine celebrating experience.  The welcoming of the Beaujolais Nouveau, or new wine from the Beaujolais Region is celebrated simultaneously around the world. On this occasion, vineyard owner of P. Ferraud et Fils, Monsieur Yves-Dominique visited Manila to launch his wines in partnership with Le Cellier French Wine Selection and French chain hotel, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

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