Urban Jungle at SM Sucat, Parañaque

National Cactus and Succulent Organization of the Philippines, Incorporated  (NCSOPI) in partnership with SM City Sucat, Atrium area, Parañaque have a week-long show called “Urban Jungle” from August 2 to 9, 2019.

Talks and Lecture Series

Just like the previous event, there will be stalls selling cactus, succulents, plant, fertilizers, ornamental plants among others.

TB Seal 2019 Stamp Issuance

TB Seal 2019 campaign of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI) will be launched together with the anniversary celebrations of Philippine Tuberculosis Society’s Institute’s 109^th foundation day and the 81^st inauguration of its hospital arm, the Quezon Institute.  This special event will be held on the 16th of August 2019.

TB seal 2019

Beautiful works of art featuring Philippine dances done by Filipino artists, photographers and painters.  Proceeds from the sale of the TB seal will go to the institute and their projects.

Thanksgiving Mass at 8:30 a.m. at the Julia Vargas Hall of the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Institute building, Quezon Institute compound, E. Rodriguez, Sr. Avenue, Quezon City.

Those who wanted to purchase these collectible TB seals 2019, Please call Mr. Almario ” Rio”  Alfonso 781-37-47 / 781-3761 loc. 132 (office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm )or (0942-2532928).

Aling Norma’s Suman and Sweet Delicacies of Kawit

Aling Norma’s Suman and Sweet Delicacies is one of the pride of Toclong, Kawit, Cavite province.

Toclong or Lupang Kawit had several large tracts of rice fields, which explained that the area produce some of the best rice base delicacies of the town and the entire province.

Suman Lihia

I have tasted several suman before when we visited the town of Kawit, but have no idea that those came from Toclong, Kawit.  The rice is wrapped in banana leaves ( which infuse some flavors), then cooked in large tin cans slowly cooked over firewood.

Heirloom Recipe

Suman ( steam glutinous rice ) wrapped in banana leaves is the special pride of Aling Norma. The recipe had been part of their family and was handed down for several generations. The grandchildren said that it was a local favorite and some families in Kawit would order in advance. Their suman had reached many places like Las Piñas, Parañaque, Taguig, Valenzuela, Manila and even abroad.

A friend who hails from Antipolo also told us that some of the suman sold in their place were also sourced from Kawit.

Suman Moron ( malagkit na bigas chocolate with mani ) glutinous rice with chocolate and peanuts. One of their best selling suman

Aling Norma’s suman can last for at least a day without spoiling. The secret is the use of pure glutinous or sticky rice in their suman. They would stick on the traditional recipe and would not scrimp on the ingredients.  Other suman makers would use the non-sticky rice varieties mix with glutinous rice in order to lower the cost. Hence one reason “why” it easily get spoiled.

suman sa balinghoy with langka

Aling Norma specializes on antala (suman malagkit sa gata), suman sa balinghoy with langka ( cassava) or kamoteng kahoy, suman sa lihia, suman moron ( which is a combination of glutinous rice, chocolate with mani ( the most popular) malagkit with pinipig, pichi-pichi are just some of their well-loved delicacies.

pichi -pichi

The best way to eat their suman is serve hot with shredded coconut, traditional brown sugar called “paldo” or coconut jam. This is also best paired with hot chocolate or coffee from Amadeo.

antala

One of the grandchildren have asked me if i am from the town of Imus or Kawit, since they have a suki ( regular customer) which looked similar. I hailed from Metro Manila.

Bought several suman before we left the Cavite Food and Culinary Expo 2019 site at Isla Events Place in Imus, Cavite province. After almost 8 hours of event and travel from Cavite, Aling Norma’s suman is still fresh and almost immediately eaten by immediate family members and relatives who would swear that it was one of the best suman they have tasted.

Note: Aling Norma’s Suman and Sweet Delicacies accepts bulk order, but must be ordered in advance.

Aling Norma’s Suman and Sweet Delicacies

Address; Toclong , Kawit, Cavite

Contact Person: Ms. Gerlie (0935-4939544)

5 Exciting Booths at RetroCon 2019 at Lucky Chinatown Mall

RetroCon 2019 had a successful  three day event from August 2 to 4, 2019 which held a trade show, bazaar, eyeball, comic autograph signing, live entertainment and on the spost raffle at the iconic Lucky Chinatown Mall along Reina Regente street and De La Reina street, Binondo, Manila. 

Funko Pop toys for sale

There were several booth selling toys, postcards, stamps, coins, soft drink bottles, poster, photograph, figurines, game console, stickers, comics, funko toys among others at the RetroCon 2019.

crowd at the RetroCon 2019 in Luckytown China Mall

Philippine Christmas greeting card probably printed circa late 1950’s to 1960’s

banknotes

5 Exciting Booths at RetroCon 2019

5.) Modern Vintage Collectibles– This is the booth which specializes on modern, vintage toys and other stuff which are collectible.

Mr. Jan Kevin Lao

4.) Pixel Hero PH– This booth specializes on pixel art, button pins and stickers with hundreds of different designs to choose from.

Ms. Christel Manalo and Mr. Glenn Mallari

3.) Dekada Collectibles and Antiques– This booth had a lot of items for sale. I have bought several old postcards.

2.) Kikosky Toys and Collectibles – Nice booth with a lot of interesting stuffs and collectible items.

Pugad Paboy comic books

Mr. Pol Medina Jr.

1.) Pol Medina Jr. and Comic book artists booth- One of the best time to meet these people who illustrate creative works of art.

RetroCon 2019 will be having a much bigger event slated next month at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

 

Catterific Day at MeowCon Manila 2019

 Catterific Day ! Feline Council of the Philippines, Manila Cat Fanciers Society, Purina together with cats of manila, cat lovers, cat pet owners had a successful run of the much anticipated Meow Convention Manila 2019.

MeowCon Manila 2019

  This is in partnership with Robinson’s Magnolia in Quezon City and media partner Animal Scene had their big event for this year called MeowCon Manila 2019 (MeowCON 2019).

Robinson’s Magnolia

Mr. Benjamin Javier

All smiles from Mr. Benjamin Joseph D. Javier, a cat owner and he entered his pet cat in the competition.

shampoo bars

talks about cat breed and their care

Scottish fold cat

a cat owner with puspin

Mr. Alex Madrilejo – Cat Fancier’s Association-CFA Philippines

Ms. Mitch Pellicer together with her family

I have met a fellow pet, plant and orchid grower and hobbyist Ms. Mitch Pellicer during the event. This was like a mini eyeball and reunion for us.

One day event aims to bond cat lovers, enthusiasts, owners and the general public.

The event featured a cat competition, parades, veterinarian consultations, cat food sampling, talks, pet adoptions and on -the spot raffles and games.

ribbons by https://www.rosetteleis.com

Ms. Jeza Evangelista ( Junior Marketing Associate ) Contact : 0917-562-8829/ Landline :(02)529-9263

Vigor and Sage is based in The Netherlands which specializes on cat, dog food and healthy options. Their booth gave away some sample packs of cat food for all those participants who pre-registered on site. They gave away Ginseng Well -Being ( fresh chicken and seaweed ) and Lily Root Beauty ( fresh salmon and seaweed) 40 grams.

Ripple Clean is a surface cleaner all natural plant based cleaner. They have green tea + peppermint +lime , Mediterranean Fig + Ginger, Fresh Bamboo + Orange and Fragrance Free

There were about 50 to 60 cat breeds, hybrid, mix breed and even puspin ( pusang pinoy) entered in the cat competition.

The jam-packed site had several stalls selling pet products, hygiene packs  and play items. Organizers are now looking forward for the next MeowCON Manila event.