That Complicated Christmas Display

Ever wondered where that famous Reymundo Animated Display is at today? It's now at the flagpole area of Quezon City Hall. Most people call it the "Manila COD Christmas on Display", and I used to watch it every year... mostly staring at it on top of Manila COD Department Store (which is gone now).

The thing actually started in 1966 but I was able to experience it a little around the 80's, when people could still carry me in their shoulders by the side of the road. Sources say, there's some trade name trouble with regards to the "Christmas on Display" IP. They (sources) said it was being claimed by Araneta Center, and opposed by Rosario Animated Display. They've done it thrice and was still turned down (according to the same source).

The Office of the Director General has ordered them to cease and discontinue registering for it during their third attempt last July 29 this year, even indicating it was trying to do so in bad faith (according to the source).

Is it apt to do so at this point? What are your thoughts?

Come Celebrate National Taco Day with TACO BELL

I often pass by this branch in Gateway Mall when I have events in Marikina, Antipolo, Manila and Cubao area. It's spacious enough that I don't get bothered by people from other tables, to enjoy my soft or crunchy Taco Bell Beef Taco when I crave for it. Today (October 4th) is a special day for taco fans especially in the Philippines. Today marks NATIONAL TACO DAY and Taco Bell has an offer you can't resist.

On this day, when you buy their cult favorite Crunchy Beef Taco, you can get the second one at 50% OFF. This is only for today though!

This usually costs 99 pesos regularly, but since it's National Taco Day, you can get 2 of them for the price of Php 149. You get to save Php 49 if you avail of it today!

Best of all, you can get it though dine-in orders, or take out, and even in delivery services. This includes GrabFood, Foodpanda and Pickaroo, else, you can order via 8911-11-11 or through their official website tacobell.com.ph. Make sure you follow their social channels to know more about this offer and future ones they plan to release. I'm going there right now to get myself some Crunchy Taco fix!

Affordable Innovative Therapies for Detox and Relaxation: The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness

The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness Bioclarity Therapy

Times have changed, and so have our views about health and wellness. After a long strain filled day in the office, we want to find a place to relax, detoxify and just get better. As we age, signs of wear and tear would show unannounced. We get sick, can't move as much, and try to find physical, mental, traditional and holistic therapies that could make it all better. This is where The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness comes in.

Located at the 3rd floor of Bell-Kenz Tower in #127 Malakas Street in Quezon City, The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness offers various services aimed to promote overall health. This is the handy work of world renowned medical practitioner, author, columnist, radio & TV host Dr. Gary Sy who has dedicated his life in the field of Geriatric and Functional Medicine, health and wellness.

In their facility, we tried a few procedures to better treat my frozen shoulder which I've been suffering from the whole week. After checking my blood pressure, they recommended the Bio Clarity Therapy so that I could relax, detoxify, get a bit of weight off, relieve myself from body pains and so that I could improve my blood circulation. They could combine this with other services like Cupping Therapy (in order to ease back and neck pain, headaches by inducing blood flow to the area), Magnetic Acupressure (much like acupuncture without using needles), or Activated Charcoal Bath (to help detoxify the skin and body by bathing with it in a tub). They also have Thermal Mineral Phototherapy which they do to improve blood flow, reduce the feeling of anxiousness and insomnia, lessen muscle stiffness, in about 15 to 30 minutes.

After the sauna like experience with the Bio Clarity Therapy, we then proceeded to do the Diathermy treatment wherein they had me massaged with a heat element. It felt so good when they placed it on my shoulder area where the pain was emanating. It was better right away which says a lot about their treatments. A lot of their clients/patients get this ministration in sessions so that they could heal over time, something I'm considering now after seeing the effects on my day 1.

If you are feeling under the weather, or in pain, it's time you detox, have a day of repair and rejuvenation at The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness. Again, this is located at the 3rd floor of Bell-Kenz Tower, #127 Malakas Street in Quezon City. This sits at the back of the Philippine Heart Center, so you wouldn't miss it. You may walk in but it would be best to set an appointment via (02) 8911-13-14, or (02) 8400-42-05, or their mobile number 0917-5777675 so you wouldn't experience wait times.

It's a good time to detox and relax, all at affordable rates. The Life Extension Center for Health and Wellness might be a good place to start.