The Property Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a heritage park in the province of Bataan. It is a project of the New San Jose Builders, owned by art collector Architect Jose Rizalino “Jerry” Acuzar, which is aimed to showcase cultural heritage. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar celebrates Filipino Heritage through showcase of Filipino talent, ingenuity, and craftsmanship. The legacy of our forefathers, and beautiful Filipino customs and traditions are desired to be preserved through the restoration of the houses in here. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar yearns for Filipinos to step back into the past, and re-live the traditions and practices that are distinct to our culture. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is built on 400 hectares of land in the town of Bagac, in the south western part of the province of Bataan, with a total land area of 231.20 sq. kms. or 16.5% of Bataan’s total land area. It is about 157 kms. north western part of Manila along the National Highway. Bagac is one of the smallest and oldest towns of Bataan. In the early part of the 17thcentury, even before the coming of Dominican friars to the island, this town has already been existent, although it did not have an official name yet. This town formerly belonged to Mariveles, another town in the province of Bataan. It also had once become a barrio of Morong, Bataan for the reason that it could not stand on its own because of its population and income.
The Las Casas Project
A living museum of Philippine customs and traditions are re-born in a community typical of the 18th to early 20th century Philippines. Historical Principalia or noble class mansions, House of Stone or Bahay na Bato and Wooden Stilt houses that once, were old and decaying architectural pieces of a bygone era and slowly fading into the background of modern urban life are now, restored in a picturesque setting reminiscent of a Juan Luna or Amorsolo paintings. These architectural treasures that have been carefully and painstakingly reconstructed from different parts of the country and rebuilt, “brick by brick” and “plank by plank”. Currently, there are twenty seven heritage architectures, each full with memories and history. Walking along village cobblestone streets or riding one of the caruajes (horse-drawn carriages) commands a feeling of nostalgia and wonder, romance and appreciation of simple living at its best. At Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, the legacy of our forefathers and the beautiful Filipino traditions live on. A showcase of Filipino talent, ingenuity and craftsmanship, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar takes pride in the past... And keeps its hope for the future. Read more about Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. Seda NUVALI recently opened its doors to guests, industry players, and Cube News as the first lifestyle hotel in the NUVALI eco-city development in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Set on a strategic location, it's equipped with a complete range of modern facilities and amenities serving businesses, local residents and travelers in this growth center of the Calabarzon area. Lifestyle Hotel Accommodations Guest rooms offer stunning views of the lake, overlooking structures that blend with natural landscapes, evoking a serene, resort-like environment. Space-efficient Deluxe Rooms in a warm color scheme are equipped with a king or twin beds; alcove seating; a 40-inch LED HDTV with cable channels; media panel with HDMI, USB and audio-visual connectivity; complimentary Wi-Fi and broadband internet access; IDD phone with iPod dock, alarm clock, voice mail and radio; coffee and tea making facilities, a mini-bar and in-room safe. For long-staying guests or families who require more space and flexibility in their living arrangements, Premier Rooms are ideal, equipped with a kitchenette and microwave oven, and either connecting to a Deluxe Room with twin beds, or located at the corner with multiple windows that enhance the feeling of openness and offer more views of the picturesque environment. Exciting Destination Base General Manager Jeffrey Enriquez says, “We are excited about Seda NUVALI, which is the 4th in the Seda hotel collection by AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation. We have a quality product that serves different markets, from individual travelers and meeting and incentive groups, to local residents and their families taking off on a weekend to experience a new and exciting destination.” The first hotel in NUVALI, Seda’s other facilities and services include an e-lounge with iMacs at the lobby, complimentary WiFi, meeting venues for up to 100 persons, Misto restaurant, in-room dining, a children’s playroom, game room and lakeside swimming pools. More facilities will be operational soon, including the gym, Club lounge, and Straight Up roof deck bar. Experts At Your Service Enriquez adds that on top of these conveniences, Seda Nuvali’s managers have been trained to render highly-personalized Customer “Gold” Service, by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. Seda is the first hotel brand in Asia to be certified in the programme.
Rearing a child in this modern and terribly fast-paced environment is a challenge most parents have. You may be happy to see your child developing a skill in one developmental aspect, but he or she may be lacking in another. How do you identify problem areas and help him or her reach their full potential? Outbox Media Production Agency once again invites you to the grandest family event of the year! Running on its 5th year, “BABY BLAST!” an annual event focusing on the importance of Early Head Start (EHS) Education, continues to bring together EHS advocates, teachers, doctors, parents and kids, through a fun-filled family event happening at the Trinoma Activity Center on May 25, 2014, from 10am-7pm. Since 2010, Baby Blast has spread awareness that enjoyable, unforced learning, as well as hands-on play and parent-child bonding during the age of 0-3 years is critical in laying down the foundation for the child’s future learning and holistic development. Every year, attendance to the event grows in number, as more families enjoy the fun activities and learn from the featured topics. This year, “BABY BLAST 5: READY, SET…GO, GLOW, GROW – A Fun-O-lympics for the Whole Family!” focuses on fostering development in 3 areas: GO – physical and motor skills; GLOW – mental and cognitive skills; and GROW – nutrition and health needs.
Avida Land successfully launched its first ever Avida Food Hunt last March. Led by renowned chef, JJ Yulo, guests were treated to a thrilling epicurean adventure as they sampled amazing restaurants and cafes within the area of one of Avida’s prime developments in Makati. For its second leg, the Avida Food Hunt brings its unique food challenge to the streets of Taft Avenue in Pasay, the site of Avida Towers Prime Taft. Located just minutes from premier schools in Manila such as De La Salle University, Arellano University, Philippine Women’s University, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, San Isidro Catholic School and St. Scholastica’s College, Avida Towers Prime Taft also has the advantage of being the condominium development in the area nearest to three major cities, Taft Avenue, Makati’s central business district and the top commercial centers in Pasay. With students, families, and young urban professionals converging in Taft, it has become a priority for these homeowners to find amazing dining destinations that will suit their budget and tastes. The Avida Food Hunt takes on this challenge as participants embark on an exciting trip to discover affordable yet great food finds within the vicinity of Avida Towers Prime Taft. The first stop is at Black and White Cafeteria located just right beside Avida Towers Prime Taft. This spacious and inviting restaurant, with its signature black and white floors, serves yummy and budget friendly meals that families and students will surely love. Black and White’s famous Burger & Bacon Extra Special is a must-try along with a refreshing glass of their special red iced tea. The next destination is one of the longest-running Japanese restaurants in the Buendia-Pasay area, Nemoto Japanese Restaurant. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese dishes from freshly sourced ingredients. Nemoto’s regular customers favor their Special Mix Maki. Their variety of must-try fares are the maguro (tuna) sashimi, ebi (prawn) and kisu (fish) tempura, and yasai itame (stir fry vegetables).
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