We don’t want to give out too much information this early but sentences after this are spoiler alerts. Laughs. In our interview with sisters Ms. Ces and Ms. Cathy (of Cintai), they shared the beginning of Cesca’s Kitchen, their signature dishes, and the events they cater.

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Amiya Rosa in Brgy. Bolbok, Lipa City is under the umbrella of PTR Properties, Inc., a developer of residential condominiums in key cities in Metro Manila like Pasig City and Quezon City. Amiya Rosa is the first venture of PTR into subdivision development.

According to chairman and CEO Peter Ty, this charming pocket subdivision set to rise in Barangay Bolboc in Batangas, is a tribute to the most important woman in people’s lives — their mothers whom he considers to be the binding force of every happy home.

PTR Properties Inc. chose Lipa City as it is the third coldest city in the country. The city’s progress also added to the reasons why the housing developer decided to build their subdivision here. Also, Mommy Rosa often visits Mt. Carmel Church. She’s a pure-blooded Chinese, a Catholic one.

The subdivision covers a 2.5-hectare lot in this side of Lipa, which is just 5-8 minutes away from the key areas of the city. There are 249 lots available in this one whole phase subdivision.

All the houses soon to rise in Amiya Rosa will be in standard finished condition, meaning, the units will all be livable, tiled, painted, and will have ready partitions. Changes in the structure are limited after the turn-over. If they wish to have alterations before or after the turn-over, like using a personally chosen tile, the client should inform the management first.

Amiya Rosa is the first and the only housing developer in the Philippines to use shotcrete technology. This technology is being used in building bridges and dams in the US and in Canada. Still can’t imagine how sturdy these structures could be? It will take 5 to 7 days before a house built with shotcrete technology be demolished.

Housing units are either duplex or single detached. They say duplex is better than a townhouse as they don’t share a common wall.

Amiya Rosa has four (4) model houses: Scarlet, Crimson, Carnelian, and Vermillion. You might wonder what particular model fits your profile. If you just got married and you want to start a family soon, take Crimson. For single, young professionals, Scarlet is the best choice while Vermillion’s space can cradle a large family.

Don’t expect to see these model houses when you visit Amiya Rosa within two months time as they are all under construction. They have open house every other Saturday from 9am to 5pm. They actually have one this weekend where the gate blessing will also transpire. And if you come this Saturday, November 5, you would get 50% off from the reservation fee!

Oh, the price range? Amiya Rosa implements the standard payment scheme. You can avail your own property here from 1.3 to 2.7 million pesos.

Sa Amiya Rosa, angat ang pamilya!

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I already said the name. EUPHORIA. The bar and resto just opened a month ago (September 9) but in a span of four weeks, they have already gained frequent clients. You might be wondering what draws these people to spend their Friday nights (or any other given night of the week) here.

The Concept

Ms. Ludeth Cruz thought of rendering the euphoric bar experience to Batangueño in a “high-end, metro style”. She basically wanted something for the girls to enjoy. What’s even more surprising is that she’s no bar-hopper yet she came up with impressive concepts for Euphoria and materialized them all in a posh, straightforward urban execution.

The bar and resto’s name was suggested by a friend, according to Ms. Ludeth. Euphoria means great happiness and well-being. And that’s what their business is talking about.

Since going to a bar means having a good time with your friends or your favorite company, Ms. Ludeth thought of having long couches and group chairs fit for bondings and cheers. She designed everything you see in there — from the ceiling down to the floor.

Another reason for putting in those comfy couches (which by the way are made of Italian leather, bongga)? For tipsy guests who need a little bit more of support.

Experience Euphoria

Aside from the comfy couches and chairs strategically located around the bar’s interior, Euphoria boasts of their LED lights and the high class sound system which complete the metro style bar experience.

Oh, the interior walls are not painted. Wall papers brought life to the walls and that’s another point in the posh-o-meter.

What else are inside of Euphoria? Stage for the guest band and dance floor accentuated with LED lights, flat screen TVs for guests who opt to have KTV nights, DJ sound booth, and of course, the bar area.

Upstairs is an über classy function room. I was wowed with the minimal elegance. This can hold up to 130 people and also included in the space is the VIP room in one corner with a capacity of 30 people. A smoking area with red couches is located in the veranda of the VIP room.

Al Fresco Nights

Euphoria also offers al fresco dining. These are for guests who want to enjoy chilling out. Also situated outside is a stage for concerts and other outdoor activities.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Euphoria is open as early as 6pm for those who would come in and have dinner. Dining in is until 8pm and then the hours that come after are party hours!

Ms. Ludeth let us try their Pizza Con Saleisee which is very much A-okay, with kielbasa sausage, cheese, and then some, haha. Joel had four slices. Gotcha! This only costs P355 (that’s I think 14 inches, 8-sliced thinner crust pizza).

Euphoria has a wide array of international dishes in their menu. Expect random flavors from their seafood, chicken, pork, and beef dishes all in sharing servings.

VIPs are fond of expensive liquors. Euphoria even have that P11,900 worth liquor which I wonder how it tastes and feels like when it slips in one’s throat. Or does it even leave you a hangover?

There’s Hennessy cognac and the popular whiskeys among the can-afford groups of professionals and politicians. Euphoria’s door is open for everyone even if you’re no VIP. Their cocktails and beers are priced just the same as in any other bars you’ve been to. Some are even priced lower in Euphoria.

Be merry. Merry-making, especially with the best people to enjoy the night with, will surely give you that kind of euphoria. Just be reminded to drink moderately. Winks.

Don’t miss their daily dose of Euphoria: MASH UP MONDAYS, TIMELINE TUESDAYS, WHAT’Z UP WEDNESDAY (boyz’ night out), TEQUILA THURSDAY (girls’ night out), FAMOUS FRIDAYS and SMASHING SATURDAYS – Metro Style.

So you want to have a euphoric night later this evening? Visit Euphoria Bar and Resto located at Pallocan West, Batangas City (in front of SM City Batangas). For reservations and other inquiries, you may call them at (043) 722-2236.

Excess: You don’t have to worry about security, that’s one of their top priorities. And as for parking area? They have huge space for that.

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But before reading on, they will have an Open House tomorrow, Aug. 27 from 9am onwards.

ANGAT SA LOCATION!

Located in the first class city of Lipa, Batangas (Brgy. Bolbok). An accessible community with its proximity to different churches, schools, hospitals, government offices, malls and other recreational sites.

ANGAT SA QUALITY!

Provides high quality structure for family home using the latest “SHOTCRETE TECHNOLOGY”*, the same structure that is being use in the USA and Canada to construct bridges, dams, tunnels, cliff stabilization and earth retention (earth stabilization) system.

THE FIRST EVER SUBDIVISION IN THE PHILIPPINES TO USE SHOTCRETE TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTING FILIPINO HOMES! Home quality that you can pass on to generation and will provide you not only your first home but also your ancestral home.

ANGAT SA DESIGN!

High class, minimalist, modern asian architectural design. Simple but elegant design of homes for succesful Filipino families. Customized your home by choosing your preferred design from five (5) house models with a delivery option of standard, upgraded, premium and de luxe.

ANGAT SA LIFESTYLE!

A secured and low dense 2.5 hectare exclusive community that provides COMPLETE FINISHED house interior and adequate amenities for the convenience of every Filipino family.

Sa Amiya Rosa, Angat ang Pamilya!

*Shotcrete is the generic name for cement, sand and fine aggregate concretes which are applied pneumatically (pressure and compressed) and compacted dynamically under high velocity.

Note: Hollow blocks has 350 pound per square inch (psi) while shotcrete has 2000 psi. A 9 sq inch sledge hammer with 10 lbs if swing by an adult with a velocity of about 40 mph (miles per hour) will have a 1800 psi.

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Mr. Jose Aristeo Luancing, owner of Aristeo’s Resto Bar, thought of one good (if not the best) way to stand out.

And that is to drop the prices as if they were your regular turo- turo joint.

Don’t get me wrong though. This place is one haven of a place for party goers, casual drinkers, and good food enthusiasts alike.

Aristeo’s is indeed the place to hold a barrel of good times.

Why? Here’s why:

The Resto

Mr. Aristeo’s wife, Gina P. Luancing, first came up with a food catering business, Reg’z and Fat’z, which started way back 2001.

Reg’z and Fat’z Food Place and Catering Services is located at #1284 Brgy, San Isidro, Makati City and you may contact them at (02) 884-8953; 994-3484; 889-3886; (telefax) (02) 757-2046.

To serve Batanguenos, a Batangas branch stands tall at #84 Villa Monica Subdivision, Lodlod,Lipa City with contact numbers (043) 881-1085; (043) 312-1931; (telefax) (043) 7570640.

Their love for food, I believe, still continues up to date since Aristeo’s also does catering services for celebrations and conferences.

The place, too, could accommodate people for they have VIP, conference rooms, function hall and open areas to fit various sizes of gatherings.

The place also serves lunch, dinner, coffees, and other drinks which are good for groups of all ages and sizes.

The crazy low prices

The prices are crazy low. Their servings of the silogs, pansits (among other quick orders) would start around 30 pesos.

No, they do not serve these dishes like they’re from Greece or something. The prices, our team suppose, are more than reasonable.

Aristeo’s Holding Capacity

The place could hold up to 500 people and would not appear that it’s a crowded lot.

There are VIP and conference rooms, spaces for dining and, well yes, drinking. And of course, a dance floor that would suit any head thumping, body grooving beats.

Aristeo’s Events

They also have acoustic session nights which are held from Wednesdays to Saturdays.

Moreover, and more interestingly (especially for the blooddrunk) the place offers “a drink all you can night” for a surreal amount of P150 from 8pm-1am. The drink all you can night out is not on a regular basis. But here’s a hint though: September 3.

The aforementioned night features a Manila-based DJ to lead the party. Tickets may be bought ahead of time or on a walk-in basis at the restaurant.

Owner’s Passion

Sir Aris is a true blue party person (or at least in his younger days). “Nung bata naman kasi di ba yun lang ang hilig — kumain, mag-inom at mag-sounds,” said the owner as he points out that this business of his bloomed out because of his interest for such merriment.

True enough, he transformed his passion into something uhmm.. good and passed it on to this generation of ours who also happens to love “kumain, mag inom, mag sounds” and, this time, “na hindi gumagastos ng sangkatutak”.

Now, I think only Aristeo’s Resto Bar could easily spell good time, good food, good beverages, and would not necessarily drain one’s purse at the same time.

Aristeo’s Resto Bar is, indeed, a barrel of good times.

How to go to Aristeo’s Resto Bar

Aristeo’s is located along the main road of Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City, Batangas (it’s on the right side of the road, past Carmel Church and Batelec II if you are coming from Lipa City town proper).

Take the Rosario/Padre Garcia/San Juan/Tiaong bound jeepney (whichever jeep you’ll see first) which are lined up along P. Torres St., Lipa City and tell Manong driver “Aristeo’s po”. Jeepney fare would cost P8.00. You can also get there through a tricycle ride but fare would cost P40.00 or as we experienced, kung magkano daw ang ibinabayad nyo which then translated to P50.00 from McDo uptown.

See, Aristeo’s has quite a big facade and it would be not too hard for one to notice it.

For reservations, you can contact Aristeo’s Resto Bar at 043-757-5298.

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Avail big discounts this month of August! Get P20,000 to P25,000 discount on any of their 1-storey units. For as low as P3,368.75 monthly, you can have a house you can truly call your own. Hurry! Reserve now for only Php5,000! Promo is limited to first 30 buyers only.
Call Cita Ville at (043) 784-2393 or your accredited agent for more details.

Why choose to live in Cita Ville

Having the chance to design your own house as you wish makes the idea of owning the house a little more special.And you can do that if you choose to buy a unit at Cita Ville.

They have “bare units” which allows the buyers to design the house according to their desire. This makes their units more flexible than those in other housing projects wherein if they opt to modify the original design of the unit, it will cost them more bucks.

Where quality really matters

Sure thing, a lot of people are looking for the cheapest housing deals they could find but the question is, will you sacrifice the quality of your house for a cheaper price?

Houses in Cita Ville promises quality on structure which makes them a good option among the many housing projects existing today. Units in Cita Ville also has larger floor area which means more space to maximize.

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Banner Homes Inc. (which handles Cita Ville) was established in the early part of CY 2009 out of the desire of incorporators to help provide quality yet affordable housing to families and build communities where families would feel secure and contented.

The incorporators of BHI are well placed businessmen in the area of Agri-business and trading commodities with office at General Luna St. Sabang, Lipa City.

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The store’s name perse makes the place all the more interesting. The Shop Around The Corner, the name of the aforementioned niche, is derived from a 1940s flick of the same name. Shop Around The Corner (the movie) which starred Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, and Frank Morgan deemed to be one of the owner’s favorites of all time and proved worthy enough to be the establishment’s moniker. At the same time the shop stands tall at one corner on Kap. S. Luz Street so the branding of the establishment wasn’t exactly that hard.

Owners Igan Aragon, Thea Sace-Aragon, and Jay Ann Aragon started The Shop Around the Corner (TSATC) in April of 2010. It was at first, only meant to be a showroom for Jay Ann’s custom-made furniture with a small cafe on the side.

Until they decided to have the place entirely as a cafe and retail shop for women’s accessories and decorative pieces. Almost everything that adorn the place are for sale items. While they serve as attractions, these items have price tags.

The place, for now, can hold up to 50 persons. TSATC is now open for intimate gatherings (birthday parties, seminars, baptismal, exhibits, etc.) as long as the number of guests could fit into the cafe’s space.

TSATC’s menu ranges from variants of coffee beverages, cookies and other desserts, pastas and paninis. I bet we should try their tulingan fettuccine.

Shop Around the Corner has a regular following of college students to groups of people sharing the same interests. A mini library and a free wi-fi service indeed make this place ideal for students. Their food and drinks, too, would not murder one’s purse. See attached photo of the menu and corresponding rates.

So is it like my Starbucks? You might ask. And I would say yes but minus the 24/7 congestion and the presence of men with bwarsh-bwarsh accent. In this place, you could actually enjoy the company of your peers since it’s not that, if I may say, too mainstream. People wouldn’t primarily go to SATC to take a picture of labeled cups and post it on Facebook afterwards. People come to TSATC for the sheer joy of plain old having a good time and good food with friends.

Just look for that intricate door somewhere along the busy Kap. S. Luz Street in Lipa City, go in, proceed upstairs and experience one of the most intimate occasions you could ever spend with your loved ones.

– JOEL

The Shop Around the Corner, or ‘sat-cee’ (I often use the acronym SATC) as I told Thea how I call their cafe, is a place for people with an artsy soul, for those who want some “me” time, or a sunset ‘til evening chitchat. We have a couple of cafes around town but this one’s the closest to what could provide you that “next to home comfort”.

I commend the way they put things together. Frankly, the first time I heard about the place, my mind was kind of clouded with question marks as their Facebook Page’s About reads these description: “The Shop Around the Corner – Retail Shop – Custom-made Furniture – Interior Design – Cafe and Gelateria”.

And then all my questions were answered in yesterday’s visit. Thanks to Thea and Igan. It was actually a nice interview we had there. It seemed more of like a friendly, casual conversation even. The couple’s very nice and accommodating.

Ang TSATC ay perfect tambayan ng mga homebodies. Kung hindi ka naman mahilig lumabas ng bahay pero sawa ka na sa kung anong palagi mong nakikita, dito ka pumunta. It would not seem like you’re somewhere unfamiliar.

On my next visit, I’ll try their pastas and I’ll definitely tag some friends along. Wink.

– DYAN

I finally found the ultimate place that I’ve been looking for. An artistic place that’s quiet though ‘pag labas mo, bulaga! Ang ingay kasi nasa city proper ka. But I don’t care. I don’t mind the noise outside.

TSATC – a good place for lovers, friends, business people, or even for yourself alone. A friendly café I can say.

I really don’t know that a café like TSATC is existing in Lipa. The Shop Around the Corner is simple but really an interesting place.

– JACKIE

How to go to The Shop Around the Corner? Upon reaching the Lipa City Proper, head to the corner of Kap. S Luz Street where you will see Mister Donut then Zagu and there you’ll see the TSATC signage. The cafe is located on the second floor of the building.

If you want to have reservations, you can contact them at (043) 757-4580. TSATC opens at 12nn and closes at 10pm.

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We may be dreaming for a house that would shelter our loved ones, a house that would make for happy and comfortable living, a house that we would call a home.

Enter Banner Homes Inc. — one of the leading land developers in Batangas.

There’s a better community you deserve, the incorporation says.

And a better community, they truly offer.

Their projects,Cita Ville and Saint Francis Residence, offer you a chance of owning a house. A house of your dreams, that is.

The said residences offer the convenience of urban living as they are placed in the heart of Lipa and at the same time has the perks of a green environment for within the gated walls of the subdivisions are trees which make living more satisfying.

Moreover, security is given importance as guards and security cameras are on duty 24/7 to intensify the safety and protection of your belongings and loved ones.

Their houses, too, delve away from uniform, almost boring scheme of housing. Unlike the usual row-positioning of houses; the placement of each houses are rather scattered to enjoy private living.

Recreational activities are also within reach for facilities for swimming, basketball, jogging and a play park for kids are available.

They say a good house may cost one’s fortune.

But Banner Homes Inc. says otherwise for they could spell quality houses and reasonable prices in one sentence.

With the opportunities that Banner Homes Inc. offer, one could truly live their dreams in Lipa City.

For more details click bannerhomesinc.com

Photo Credit: www.bannerhomesinc.com

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Nemar Cares incorporates support for children with cancer, for the environment, and for their valued customers. For the benefit of Cancer Warriors Philippines – Batangas Chapter, New Nemar will start donating part of their sales to the foundation as support for the continuous medication of children with the Big C.

As part of their CSR program, New Nemar pushes environmental awareness in their no-plastic campaign. And because New Nemar cares for their clients more than anyone or anything else, the leading motorcycle dealer in Southern Luzon provides insurance for their customers.

Aside from the launching of Nemar Cares, the Grand Draw for their New Nemar! New Year! New Motorcycle! Raffle Promo also transpired last April 8 at Plaza Independencia in Lipa City. This raffle promo ran from November 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 in all New Nemar branches.

Below are the lucky winners of the New Nemar! New Year! New Motorcyle! Rafle Promo:

• Belinda Malabuyoc – Pob. 2, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
• Ryan Valencia – Pola Pola, Oriental Mindoro
• Ricardo Gonzales – Purok 2, Lodlod, Lipa City, Batangas
• Crisbert Pautan – Lian, Batangas

New Nemar goes beyond dealing and selling top motorcycle brands. New Nemar understands the needs of the society, and as their company grows, their hearts become bigger. Kudos to New Nemar!

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The seminar focused on Calabarzon’s business development direction and the provincial government plans for Batangas business community. Dir. Santos said that their target for Calabarzon is to become a livable industry region and a destination of job-seeking people in the coming years.

Gov. Vilma on the other hand, challenged Batangueno businessmen. “Be my able allies in making Batanguenos gainfully employed. Help me make Batangas become more business and investors-friendly,” she said.

In the end the Governor added, “Let’s all work together as a team and as a family in building our province… I can’t do this alone.”

The seminar/forum was attended by roughly 180 Batangueno businessmen, foreign investors, faculty and students of different universities in the province.

For more photos, go to http://www.facebook.com/wowbatangas

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