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Zonta Club of Alabang to Launch ONE SYSTEM Book
- Published 02/17/2010
The Zonta Club of Alabang will be launching “One System” – the first of a series of books on the relationship between diet and disease – on February 19, 2010, 3:00 pm at the Bizu Patisserie & Bistro, Greenbelt 2 Makati.
One System is an offshoot of the club’s M.A.M.A. (Mothers for Ampalaya, Malunggay, and Aloe Vera) nutrition education program launched in 2009 to provide women with vital information about what constitutes disease and what the body depends on for its strength and health.
“Three out of 10 women in the Philippines have the early symptoms of cancer, and some are already in the late stages of the disease. Ninety percent of these women do not have the financial capability to fight it,” says One System author Medilen Singh. “But disease is something that can be reversed naturally and inexpensively in its early stages with the correct diet and the healing powers of the body.”
Singh’s book explains, in friendly language and charming illustrations, the role of micro-organisms in both nature and the human body, how disease occurs in their absence, and how to provide them with the proper nutrients in order to maintain good health.
“The micro-organisms in our bodies that break down the food we eat are the same micro-organisms that break down waste in Nature and turn that waste back into beneficial compost. The system in Nature and inside our bodies are one and the same – hence the title of the book,” explains ZCA Treasurer Denise Mañosa. “One System is primarily a book about health and nutrition, but it is also a book about ecology and the need to protect the environment from which we derive our food.”
“One System and the other books to follow in our nutritional education series go hand in hand with our club’s efforts to empower and uplift the status of women,” says Kathleen Liechtenstein, president of the Zonta Club of Alabang.
“Publishing the series allows this crucial information to be disseminated more widely, and it is our hope that other organizations can take up the cause with us and help implement the practices found here in other parts of the country.”
One System is written by Medilen Singh, illustrated by Robby Singh, and published by Sabina’s Books.
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What a FUN Christmas Bazaar
- By Carmita Francisco
- Published 12/18/2009
- Bazaar
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Everybody is talking about the Zonta Christmas Carnivale Bazaar last weekend.!
" This is such a wonderful bazaar, a most enjoyable one that allows people to shop at leisure in such a festive atmosphere. Congratulations" said Mayor Aldrin San Pedro as he a pretty wife Leah released clumps of balloons to officially open it with Barangay Executive Mike Tensuan ( Pres. Baes arrived later ) and Cynthia Arceo ( representing AAV Pres. Chito Limcaoco ) after a short blessing by a priest. The VIPS walked in from the corner accompanied by the pretty Zonta ladies in pink and the Muntinglupa Brass Band and higantes and clowns and jugglers to add to the merriment.
" This is the second year we are staging this Bazaar on a Carnivale theme and we hope to raise the bar on bazaars by making such events fun and family oriented." said May May Leichstenstien, pres. of the Zonta Club of Alabang whose hardworking ladies were behind its success. She also thanked co- presentors BMW and Barangay Ayala Alabang. Other friends were Endurum college ( whose attractive booth had the best coffee ), Bizu, Beacon, Pancake House, Golfers Club shares and media partners Phil Star andPhilstar. com
A highlight of the morning's activities was the inauguration of the " Tree of Joy" to make sure some 650 children from Putatan Elementary school will have a wonderful christmas.
For P200 one could purchse a small bear and put up a cutout bearing the photo of one of the children. The Mayor and other VIPS bought the big Teddy bears at P2000 each. By Sunday, all bears were sold out and The christmas party for the children is now being planned for Dec. 15.Parents were especially happy explain to their children that the small teddy bear they purchased would make another child happy. Most of the kids also hung up their small teddy bear " to give to the children" they said.
The Zonta ladies in pink were visibly attending to bazaargoers. Chairpersons were Fides Tensuan, Joanne Pedrosa, Denise Manosa and Medy Singh and also in the forefront were Carmita Francisco Gem Manosa, Mavis Fuentebella, Baby Bunye, sylvia Pertierra, Anabel Johnston Carmen de Los Reyes, Tin Tin San Juan, Tina Calma, Bambi Manosa, Ria Vecin, Chinie Diaz, RoseAnne Belmonte, Myrna Valero, Marissa Garcia,Timmy Antonio, Eileen Araneta, Chat Arce, Gigi Daza, Marissa Felix, Tisha Garcia, Lorna Kapunan, Michelle Yu, Lilibeth Lacson, China Lacson, Marivic Pertierra, Gigi Poblador, Annabel Tanco. In the Cuenca grounds, multicolored tents festooned in colors gave the bazaar a colorful carnival atmposphere. Two higantes moved about the fairgrounds and a pair of clowns made sure to amuse the children while their parents shopped.
" This is so beautifully set up, with a fun stmosphere and it seemed that everbody was here so for the first time the husbands were enjoying themselves.. . we even shopped! said Jim Fuentebella.
The Julianos were seen having a meal with friends.." Congratulations - this setting and the perfect weather makes everybody feel christmassy " they chorused. People even came in from Makati as we spotted Pedro Roxas and wife Gina and family strolling about the grounds.
Over 200 concessionaires of handpicked merchandise were spaciously spread out in the parking lot and covered courts while the Zonta ladies had their booths in the grounds.
It was a foodie's paradies with booths selling Spanish, Italian, Asian , Filipino and other food treats and drinks as friends and families met up and socialized with each other.
Saturday afternoon, the Fashionista Dog show drew a large crowd with village dog lovers sashaying down the red carpet to the delight of the crowd, especially the children.
Santa also flew in from the North Pole and sat on stage while children lined up and sat on his lap to give their christmas wishes while the Digiprint photographer tooked their photo and had it printed in 5 minutes... for P30!
Later in the evening, the Zip Planet group gave a stunning fire dance performance that had everybody entertained. And all the time, crowds of people came streaming in, shopping to their heart's delight, enjoying the fun atmosphere and weather.
Sunday morning was off to a great start with a Fun run and Roll 2 KM race that had over 50 villagers raring to go around the block. Winners were Johanna Pe Benito ( first ) Tiffin Parco ( 2nd ) and roana Puno ( third ) while Martin Manosa , Rafa Pedrosa and Bianca Ejercity won in the kids runners division and Alessandra Songco, Basti Juan and Mateo Magallanes made the top three in the rollers division. Zontian Carmita Francisco bagged the seasoned runner-walking award while her 3 month old grandson Julio Gonzalez was the youngest as he was pushed by mom Romina in his stroller to the finish line. The Mills family ( all seven of them ) also got a prize. Everybody was treated to breakfast courtesy of Max and Starbucks and felt fit and happy.
The Bazaar was also a children's paradies with huge inflatables for them to romp about in the grounds and some animals like a big sheep, two pot bellied pigs and a huge rabbit arrived so that kids could pet them.
T hey were also busy at Bambi Manosa 's creative workshop doing crafts....
By evening, the 4 Raging divas gave an outstanding show impersonating Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Liza Minelli, with a rousing Dreamgirls finale that gave them a standing ovation.
There was much fun and laughter as Robby Singh was asked on stage to do a gig with them.
The evening again ended with a Zip Planet dancers... and the crowd just came to
" shop till you drop" syndrone , catching up with friends and having a ball.
By closing time, most concessionaires were aat the inforrmation booth to reserve for next year! |
My Dog's a Star !
- By Anabel Johnston
- Published 11/9/2009
- Bazaar
Calling all dog lovers!Sign your "Oh! So cute! Pooch" up for a walk down the red carpet! Join ZONTA ALABANG'S MY DOG'S A STAR! Don't miss this runway fashion show that will surely have all tails wagging!!!It's the hottest dog fashion show in town.Join us on December 5 at Cuenca Court, Ayala Alabang Village.Registration starts at 12:30 pm.ENTRY FEE ONLY P100.00!!!For more information contact the PHILIPPINE CANINE CLUB, INC. Public Education Unit at 381-2468 or 0921-4016647.
MY DOG'S A STAR
Official Rules
The MY DOG'S A STAR Fashion Show registration starts at 1:30 pm on December 5, 2009 at the Cuenca Court, Ayala Alabang Village.This event is jointly presented by the PHILIPPINE CANINE CLUB, INC Public Education Unit and the ZONTA CLUB of Alabang.
2K Fun Run at the Carnivale!!
- By Gem Manosa
- Published 11/8/2009
- Bazaar
Zonta Club of Alabang to Host "Fun Run 'n Roll" at Cuenca Court, Ayala Alabang on December 6, 2009
The Zonta Club of Alabang will be hosting a family-friendly fun run on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Cuenca Covered Court at Ayala Alabang Village.The two-kilometer race, dubbed the "Christmas Carnivale Fun Run n' Roll" will begin at 8:00 a.m., and is open to adults and children of all ages.
The Christmas Carnivale Fun Run 'n Roll is a unique race. Adults may complete the course by running (or walking or strolling).But children 12 years old and below may choose to join the race by rolling "on-wheels."They may ride a bicycle, scooter, skateboard, stroller, or any other type of non-motorized vehicle.
See the Best of Ballet Philippines in Alabang This Christmas
- By Chinie Diaz
- Published 12/6/2008
- Announcements , Social Events
ZCA members are really looking forward to Ballet Philippines' holiday mixed bill on December 20, 2008, which will celebrate some of BP's finest performances of the year.
The show features Alvin Ailey’s Night Creature, Act III of Alan Hineline’s Coppélia, and Suite Filipino - a medley of audience favorites from BP’s 39th anniversary season.
Christmas Carnivale Bazaar a Smash Hit!
- By Chinie Diaz
- Published 11/26/2008
- Bazaar
The Christmas Carnivale Bazaar held by the Zonta Club of Alabang on Nov. 22- 23 at the Cuenca Court in Ayala Alabang truly raised the bar for “come one, come all” community events. The festivities began on Saturday morning with a motorcade accompanied by a 50-man band from the Municipio and pretty Z-Club of Alabang girls in costumes.
Leading the VIP’s at the ribbon-cutting to officially declare the bazaar open were Mayor Aldrin San Pedro and wife Leah, Congressman Ruffy Biazon, AAVA President Godo Juliano and Barangay chairman Ruben Baes, who were overwhelmed by the colorful carnival-themed canopies and tents and commented on the spacious shopping aisles as well as the wide and unique selection of merchandise offered by concessionaires.
“It was the most, festive, enjoyable and picturesque bazaar I’ve seen. The merchandising was very well done and I hope to see it again next year” said AAVA President Godo Juliano.
Culture, Camaraderie and Way Too Much Food at the Christmas Trip to Bulacan
- By Chinie Diaz
- Published 11/26/2008
- Social Events
The club made its Christmas field trip to Bulacan yesterday, and we all had a fabulous time! Those of you who couldn't make it - we really missed you!
To see photos (taken by the ONE camera we had) just click on the links below:
MondioRing Dog Competitions at Christmas Carnivale Bazaar
- By Chinie Diaz
- Published 11/2/2008
- Bazaar
The Philippine MondioRing Club, at the invitation of the City of Muntinlupa, will be holding its yearly dog competition at the Cuenca Park grounds in Ayala Alabang Village on November 21- 23, 2008. This three-day event is just one of the many activities scheduled to complement the Zonta Club of Alabang’s “Christmas Carnivale Bazaar” to be held November 22-23 at the Cuenca Court.