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Sta. Ana retains Solane golf championship title

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Ricky Sta. Ana, one of ISLA Petroleum & Gas Corporation’s (IPG) business partners, took home his second championship title at the 3 rd Solane LPG Golf Tournament. Sta. Ana scored a total of 89 gross score to win the golf cup. Organized by the Isla LPG Corporation (ILC), the leading LPG solutions company behind the brand Solane, the exclusive sporting tournament is an annual event showcasing the company’s customer appreciation and commitment to nurture camaraderie and long-term relationships. This year’s golf tournament was held at the Alabang Country Club with a total of 40 attendees from some of the biggest companies in the country participating. Included in the play-offs were the management team of IPG, led by the chairman of the executive committee Ricky Delgado Jr., CEO of Isla Petroleum and Gas Corp. (IPG) Shoichi Watanabe, CEO of Isla LPG Corp. (ILC) Ruben Domingo, and ILC general manager for sales Tonito Gonzalez.   Other top scorers in the 3...

The Sweetest and Smoothest Giveaway from Hey Sugar

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Typically, a trip to the waxing salon inspires a lot of dread—except if you’re headed to one that is all-natural, organic, practically painless, and sweeter than sugar. For this reason, Hey Sugar is largely considered one of the most trusted, preferred and ideal destinations for everyone’s diverse grooming needs. But as if these perks weren’t enough, Hey Sugar is sweetening the deal even more. From November 10 to January 23, you can be one of three lucky winners who can bring home an Apple Macbook Air. “With the holidays coming up, we thought it would be a good way to show our appreciation and to give our customers something to anticipate for the new year,” ends Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head. All you have to do is go on your regular Hey Sugar appointment, pick one of their signature package services and you receive a raffle ticket that brings you one step closer to bringing home one of the most coveted gadgets. Winners will be announced on January 27, 2017, maki...

How do marriages die? A step-by-step look at the way relationships crumble

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To open his epic novel that explored infidelity, Leo Tolstoy wrote, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”   The opening words of Anna Karenina may have gone down in history as one of literature’s most unforgettable lines, but a closer look at crumbling marriages and romantic relationships show that the roots of their breakdown have more similarities than most people realize. Doomed relationships are often attributed to different causes, such as lack of intimacy, unresolved differences, or financial issues. In each case, an analysis by American professor Mark Knapp identifies five stages that reveal how relationships deteriorate following a common pattern. Alienation One television show that poignantly depicts how marriages break down is The Affair, a drama series that explores marital infidelity. During the show’s first season, lead characters Noah Holloway (Dominic West) and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) saw ...

Monster Energy’s Conor McGregor is the first fighter to hold two titles simultaneously after knocking out Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205

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Monster Energy’s Tyron Woodley Retains His Welterweight Title After Majority Draw in 'Fight of the Night' It was a memorable UFC bout as Monster Energy’s Conor “The Notorious” McGregor made good on his boasts and made history by beating Eddie Alvarez in round two with a knock out and winning the lightweight title to become the first UFC fighter to hold two titles simultaneously at the highly anticipated debut at historic Madison Square Garden in New York City. In addition, teammate Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley retained his welterweight title after fighting to a majority draw against Stephen Thompson. The featherweight champion, McGregor added to his legacy and legend with a wholly dominant victory, knocking out Eddie Alvarez at 3:04 of the second round to become the lightweight champion at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden, before his adoring and rabid Irish and US fans. The monumental sell-out event headlined by McGregor will go down as the biggest event in ...

Supermodel Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah to Host the “2016 American Music Awards”

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It’s time for American Music Awards once again. For over four decades this awards has been celebrating music talents and the fans and the public part in recognizing the best in the music industry. For 13 years now, the AMA is telecast in the month of November so as not to compete with other award giving body which usually happen in January. This year will be another big event where Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor/comedian Jay Pharoah will co-host the “2016 American Music Awards.” Will they top Jennifer Lopez performance from last year? Various artists and performers will join the hosts including James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, and Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting. The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Micr...

Great holiday finds, arts and crafts on Modern Living TV

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One of my favorite thiings about Christmas is those wonderful decorations. Malls are always trying to outdo eachh other when it comes to mall decors. At home, we also wants the best decors for Christmas and it needn't be expensive since we can always decorate on a budget. This week on Modern Living TV, learn how to decorate on a budget this holiday season and create artsy crafts with hosts Stephanie Zubiri and Bianca Gonzalez.   Join Stephanie Zubiri as she heads to Dapitan to look for unique and affordable Christmas decorations. She will also give a rundown of truly surprising Christmas gift ideas perfect for your little ones, while Bianca, together with Love, Paper Florist, will teach you how to make amazing floral creations. Also joining Bianca is crafter and entrepreneur Mansy Abesamis of Hey Kessy who will demonstrate how to create art decorations for your home. Every episode of Modern Living TV features the latest eye candy in the form of breathtaking living ...

Find Something Delicious at Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest 2016

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It’s Christmas season once again and it started on September. Yes, we Filipinos always start our Christmas as soon as September hit. If there's one thing that best highlights the joys and abundance of the Christmas season, it's the many feasts and gatherings that bring Filipino families and friends together. Aside from the happy memories, the catching-up and the bonding opportunity, it's the sumptuous dishes coming out of the kitchen and even the take-out box that is truly the centerpiece of every Christmas gathering. The Yuletide Season also marks the opening of many food fairs and bazaars where up and coming food merchants take center stage and get the opportunity to showcase their delicious food products to foodies and the public. Bazaars provide the chance for upcoming names to reach out to a bigger slice of the market at a more convenient setting due to its strategic location, high market traffic and the word-of-mouth advertising it usually brings. This y...