#FBN2014: Filipino Bloggers Network Christmas Party 2014

The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, successfully held its annual Christmas party at the Aluform facilities at Jade Garden, San Juan City last December 13.

Building camaraderie

Connecting ties between advertisers, organizations, companies and bloggers. A simple get together  yet full of good memories made possible by our sponsors.  

Modular Homes can be stylish, energy-efficient and income-earning too

What comes to mind when you hear the word “pre-fab home”?

Bet you thought of soldiers’ barracks, temporary shelters or low-cost houses that the government put up for mass housing in the 60s and 70s.

But prefabricated homes have come a long way. Whether its purpose is to be a family home, a vacation getaway, or a home that one can use for business, one can now find a trendy modular home to cherish and be proud of because it looks good and performs superbly as a dwelling unit too.

Photo by: Ms Lariza Garcia - Blogger

Pre-fab homes today are practically custom-built, beautifully designed, sturdy, long-lasting, energy-efficient, and ready to meet the challenges posed by the elements. Although built in quick time, no compromise has been made on its quality or integrity. New homes that use this fast and flexible building technique have also been hailed for using sustainable, recycled, low-energy materials and fixtures that result in functional, space-efficient, eco-friendly design.

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The Papal Visit: Mercy and Compassion

Eleven different places in Leyte and Manila will be visited by the Pope during His time in the Philippines from January 15 up to 19, 2015. 

Before leaving for Leyte,  On a press release dated December 12, 2014, Pope Francis wants meeting with families to be a ‘personal, respectful encounter’   Pope Francis’ meeting with Filipino families will be, at his request, “a respectful encounter”, where they will be able “to have eye contact with him.” It will happen at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) on January 15, 2015. Unfortunately not all the seats (15,000 seats) can occupy by the visitors in order to comply with the Pope's request.  

Here's the itinerary of Pope Francis according to http://papalvisit.ph

Thursday 15 January 2015

              

17:45     Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

               

OFFICIAL WELCOME

               

Friday 16 January 2015

09:15     WELCOME CEREMONY at the Malacañan Palace

                COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT

10:15    MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Presidential Palace

11:15     HOLY MASS with the bishops, priests, women and men religious at the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila

17:30     MEETING with the FAMILIES at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

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Saturday 17 January 2015

08:15     Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban

09:30     Arrival at the airport of Tacloban

10:00     HOLY MASS near Tacloban International Airport

12:45     Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at theArchbishop’s Residence in Palo

15:00     Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor

15:30     MEETING with the Priests, Women and Men Religious, Seminarians and Families of the Survivors at the Cathedral of Palo

17:00     Departure by plane for Manila

18:15     Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

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Sunday 18 January 2015

09:45     Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders of the Philippines at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila

10:30     MEETING WITH THE YOUTH at the Sports Field of the University

15:30     HOLY MASS at Rizal Park in Manila

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Monday 19 January 2015

09:45     Leave Taking Ceremony at the Presidential Pavilion of Villamor Air Base in Manila

10:00     Departure by plane from Manila for Rome

17:40     Arrival at the airport of Rome/Ciampino

Althea Residences: modern homes with a tranquil vibe

From left to right: SOC Land board of directors: Juan Miguel Reyes, Justine Anne Mercado, vice president for marketing & sales Felimon Yee, Jr. and board of director Farah Denise Castro

Aspiring home owners looking for housing options in suburban Laguna can now look into a new option as property developer SOC Land bares its newest residential development, Althea Residences.
Situated in Biñan, Laguna, Althea Residences will feature modern homes with a tranquil vibe strategically spread out in 4.3 hectares of land. Home owners can choose from three housing options—Aurea for two-storey single-detached homes, Ayanna for single-attached homes and Aralia for bungalow homes.