It's Ber months already and here in the Philippines we have too many occasions to celebrate. One of which is the longest celebration of the Christmas Season. Yes, once the Ber months started Pinoys are very much excited to celebrate Christmas. Of course, there are also other occasions that will really bond everyone together like the reunions, get together and I think almost anything under the sun or moon, as long as just everyone is enjoying the gatherings and making a memorable bonding moment with each other. I can say that the last quarter of the year is the busiest quarter for all the Filipinos.

One of the celebrations that really matters to all Filipinos during Ber months is the Wedding, I myself also spent My Wedding on the month of December. My husband and I really love the month that we chose for our marriage because most of our loved ones were there, available and ready, specially those who are in abroad. They can really spent their precious time with us during December.
With this gatherings, venue is one of the very important part of every occasions, where to spend those precious moment. Fortunately, I got the chance to have tour in one of the oldest properties and one of the rising event venue for all occasions, the Villa Milagros. Villa Milagros, a restored ancestral home in Rodriguez, Rizal, has now become a preferred location for weddings, pictorials and events. So much so that celebs Aljur Abrenica and Kylie Padilla, Mike Tan and his non-showbiz wife, Bangs Garcia, as well as fashion designer Francis Libiran and shoe designer Jefferson Si have made Villa Milagros their venue of choice.


Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre, Villa Milagros’ breathtaking view, over-all magnificent design, lush gardens, and majestic mansion take the guests into a wonderful, nostalgic world. Behind the Villa’s beauty is an equally awe-inspiring romantic story.

On September 3, 1969, businessman Isidro Liamzon and his wife Milagros celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. After a renewal of vows at Aranzazu church in San Mateo, Rizal —witnessed by their 11 children and other relatives—Isidro presented to his wife the completed mansion named in her honor. It took Isidro five years to have this house built, and the event marked the first time Villa Milagros was used as celebration grounds.

For several years, Villa Milagros served as the Liamzon’s vacation home. In 2015, the family decided to restore the villa and open it to the public. Since then, it has hosted numerous weddings, birthdays, baptisms, corporate events, launches, pictorials, even shoots, and other significant occasions.

 
“We are proud of the fact that we have kept this place alive for so long,” says Andrea Liamzon-Cote, Villa Milagros Managing Director and granddaughter of Isidro and Milagros. She is also very happy that by painstakingly reviving and maintaining the splendid structure and surroundings, they are able to share the spirit of love, which was the reason why Villa Milagros was built.

To further honor the memory of its founders and also look forward to Villa Milagros’ next chapter, Andrea and her dedicated team are constantly working hard to give their clients the best experience. Andrea says, “We look at the Villa Milagros experience from all angles. It is not only the visual aspect that we take care of. We look at the texture, taste, sound and smell.”


As such, Villa Milagros keeps strong ties with partners such as Banquets by VS&F and Project Events MNL who are as passionate about creating unforgettable memories and magical moments.



Headed by Chef Joyce Abesamis—who obtained her Culinary Arts degree at Enderun Colleges and trained in Paris, France—Banquets by VS&F is a full-scale contemporary catering service that provides delectable food, timeless banquet set-up and professional hospitality services. The company is rooted in VS&F Catering, a family corporation that has been in the industry for more than 25 years, and is a Wedding Expo Philippines Hall of Fame awardee. Project Events MNL, meanwhile, specializes in clean, classy and contemporary event styling. Weddings comprise a bulk of their portfolio, but the company also styles debuts, launches, and other celebrations.

An offshoot of the Villa Milagros’ revival is the opening of new opportunities for related businesses and endeavors. Andrea says, “We essentially placed Rodriguez on the map for destination weddings, paving the way for many microbusinesses and individuals to take part in our brand.”

As Villa Milagros journeys into its 51st year and beyond, Andrea, her partners and their teams continue to reinvent, expand and innovate to meet the changing times.
For more information, visit the Villa Milagros website villamilagroseventsplace.com, and the social media accounts of Villa Milagros, Banquests by VS&F and Project Events MNL on Facebook and Instagram.

 
Bonding moment is very essential in our life. Filipinos are really looking for some bonding session to feel that they are spending enough time for the family, relatives, friends and others.

Most of the bonding session that the Filipinos known for is the singing session (KTV). We all know that we are really loves to sing, and aside on singing the very well know bonding moments is while eating.

Singing and eating are the best way to mingle, to enjoy the company and to have fun while you are with them.

I've been in some KTV Bar, but this KTV bar is new to me. This was the first time I've visited this place. After having relaxation and food trip it was time for some music. The Karaoke Republic is the name of the place. A unique and intriguing place which you'll know in a bit of this post.

Karaoke Republic is intriguing because of the names of their room. Their room names matches the musical terms in singing. Some of the names are New Zingland which came from the country New Zealand, Yeah-Men from Yemen, Sing-apore from Singapore, Cantada which is Canada, Great Biritain which is the Great Britain, and a whole lot more which sound cute and interesting from the names of each country in the world. It's like having a world tour.

Of course they are not just good names but also with good music and sound system. They have Stand Alone KTV system, wifi accessible and of course more to come to provide more enjoyment for everybody.

The fun starts at 3 PM and they got some cool promos like the Ladies Night on Mondays which is a buy 1 take 1 on Alcopop drinks and Cocktail pitchers, on Tuesdays they got the Bachelor's Night which offers a buy 5 take 5 promo on selected beers, they also got buffet packages which is good big crowds like 30 pax. With their set of promos and packages it is for sure that customers will keep on coming back.

REPUBLIC PACKAGE
for group of 5
Php1,998.00 net
3 Hours KTV Experience

Set 1
Republic Chicken
French Fries
Spaghettie
1 Toasted Bread Platter

Set 2
Crispy Pata
Bangus Sisig
Pancit Cantos
Rice Platter

Set 3
Shrimp Tempura
Vegetable Tempura
Tuna Sashimi
California Maki

Set 4
15 Juice Drinks, Softdrinks or any local beer
Plus French Fries
Set 1, 2 & 3 are inclusive of 5 Softdrinks, juices r local beers.

REPUBLIC FOOD SET
for group of 10
Php2,998.00 net
3 Hours KTV Experience

Set 1
Whole Chicken
2 Chosuey Platter
3 Sizzling Sisig
2 Lumpiang Shanghai
2 Plain Rice Platter

Set 2
Crispy Pata
2 Mix Veg. In White Sauce
2 Pancit Canton, Bihon or Sotanghon
2 Pusit Ala Pobre
2 Plain Rice Platter

Set 3
1 Mix Tempura Platter
2 Mix Veg. In White Sauce
2 Tuna Sashimi
2 Tuna Sisig
2 Plain Rice Platter

Plus!
10 Drinks (your choice of local beers, juices or softdrinks)

REPUBLIC DRINK SET
for group of 10
Php2,998.00 net
3 Hours KTV Experience

Set A
Cocktail Package
4 Pitchers of your choice: Weng-weng, Margarita, Screwdriver, Iced Tea or Juices

Set B
Beer Package
24 Bottles of local beer

Set C
Keep Bottle Package
Choice of 1:
2 Bottles of Red Wine
Tequila Bottle Regular
Vodka Bottle Regular

Inlcusive of
1 Whole Chicken & French Fries Platter

REPUBLIC PACKAGE
for group of 15
Php4,998.00 net
4 Hours KTV Experience

Set 1
2Pizza Republic
2 Family Nachos
2 French Fries Platter
2 Pancit Canton, Bihon or Sotanghon
2 Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Set 2
2 Republic Chicken
2 Meat Sauce Spaghetti Platter
2 Breaded Cheesestick
2 Lumpiag Shanghai
2 Sizling Mushroom

Plus!
25 Drinks:
(Your Choice of Beer, Juices or Softdrinks)

Aside from the good music and drinks they also offer good foods for everyone and also for those who are called AFP or Ang Food lang Pinunta. I think one set of their packages are already good for the whole barkada.

So if you want to visit Karaoke Republic just visit their place at 35 Timog Ave., Quezon City or call them at 352-1290 / 352-3994 for inquiry or to make your reservations.

It will be fun, fun, fun Fridays all Friday nights of September all the way to November 2011 at Teatrino, Promenade in Greenhills.

Got Fridays @ Teatrino will showcase the latest generation of local singers in a smorgasbord of musical sets, providing nearly three hours of wonderful new sounds and performances from September 2 to November 25, 2011.



Directed and conceptualized by Freddie Santos, one of the most notable stage directors in the country, this innovative musical presentation “brings young, up and coming artists who have already been launched or who have had their first CD albums released up to the next level of their musical careers.”

“All Friday nights at Teatrino from September to November will be nights full of music from new faces singing new faves and redefining fun through a new kind of musical experience,” said Santos. Various young artists are featured each night in sampler style performances to expose their talents to new and wider audiences.

The musical project is a collaboration between Music Museum Group Inc. and various artist management houses. It will feature fresh local artists who already have their rabid fan following and second generation musical talents that are “chips off the old block”.

On tap this September are new artists : Grand Star Dreamer Laarni Lozada, pop classical balladeer Markki Stroem,Fil-Italian heartthrob Kevin Cisco, newest band sensation 3AM, teen acoustic pop duo Krissy and Ericka and the Jammistas – outstanding singer-musicians that Viva Records fused into an even more outstanding musical group (composed of Yssa Alvarez, Sabrina, Davey Langit, Noelle Cassandra and Marvin Ong). Then there are the next-gen singing sensations : Nicole and Carlo David, children of jazz great Mon David; Isabella (Kuh Ledesma’s “little girl”), Robin Nievera, son of concert royalty Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez and Jaco Benin, son of Side A’s Joey Benin, who will perform with Markki Stroem. These young artists headline September Fridays from September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Many more are on tap for October and November.

Got Fridays @ Teatrino isn’t only unique because of its new show concept, it will also tickle the taste buds with a fun menu available only on Fridays at the Teatrino : casual, funky food (pop corn, onion rings, barbecue and such) to munch on with light drinks at very affordable prices.
Tickets to this new Friday night diversion are at P500 each. For ticket reservations, call 7228310 loc. 116 for a great night out with friends, family, barkada and weekend buddies. Got Fridays @ Teatrino will surely satisfy cravings for good music, good food and a novel experience that’s easy on the pocket as well.