The SWEET Lumpia

I love Filipino food! Especially when it comes to desserts. I have a big spot in my stomach, and it is all for sweet, and tasty desserts. The Filipino dessert that I love the most is, "Turon." I could eat Turon all day long, be it Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.

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Turon is made using three main ingredients, which are bananas, sugar, and the spring roll wrapper. I is very easy to create this dessert. All you need is a hot pan filled with oil. The first thing you have to do is, cut the bananas lengthwise. Coat the banana with sugar, and wrap it with the spring roll wrapper. Fold the spring roll wrapper and seal the edges with water. Caramelize the brown sugar in the hot oil, until it floats. Fry the Turon until the wrapper turns into a golden brown color. Serve it, and enjoy eating it with your friends, or family members.

Turon with Purple Yam (Ube)
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This delicacy is so good, especially when you pair it with jackfruit. The jackfruit is optional, but it increases the taste of the Turon. Though many people have innovated different kinds of Turon, the classic one would really be the best. This "SWEET" lumpia gives me so much joy! It is really a must-try.

This dish is certainly a "Must Try"
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Author: Cesar Omnes Jr.

UFC 196, Nate Diaz Defeats Conor McGregor

Both fighter almost had a fight during the weigh in
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The Rising UFC Star Conor McGregor battled against Nate Diaz in UFC 196, last March 6, 2015 (Philippines). A lot of trash talking happened during the Press Conferences held before the bout. Both fighter were exchanging foul words, and almost had the fight during the weigh in.

The deep rear naked choke that led to McGregor's 1st defeat
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McGregor was an undefeated fighter in the UFC. Sadly, McGrefor lost to Diaz in the 2nd round, due to submission. During the first round, McGregor looked very comfortable, landing punches and kicks that made Diaz bleed. The second round got even more intense, as both fighters were already tired, and with Diaz having a bloody face, it looked like Conor McGregor was going to win. McGregor tried taking down Nate Diaz, but failed, which gave Nate Diaz an advantage and quickly locked McGregor in a rear naked choke. McGregor eventually submitted, and earned his first loss in his UFC career.

McGregor said a statement after the fight, it stated, "I’m humble in victory and in defeat. I respect Nate. It is what it is. I’ll face it like a man."      

Both fighters acknowledging each other's ability
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Author: Vince Villegas

BACOLOD CITY, IS THE PLACE TO BE

BACOLOD is the capital of the province Negros Occidental,it is the second most populous city in Visayas after Cebu. Talisay and Silay are the popular places in Bacolod.

Do you want to have fun and just dance to the beat of the song? why not go to Bacolod to experience the MASSKARRA FESTIVAL. all the people in bacolod will make handcraft masks to be shown to the people while dancing. This Festival shows the true characteristic of the people in bacolod which is positivity. That is why they are crowned the CITY OF SMILES.



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Get ready for a feast because Bacolod is the home of the Chicken inasal. you can taste the juiciness of the sauce used and the crunchiness of the skin by eating it with your two bare hands then top it off with hot rice and ice cold soda. That is a perfect combination! The price range is from 75 to 100 Php.

Bacolod is also the sugar capital of the Philippines, Farmers plant sugar canes for a living they make it to cane juice which is really refreshing. since Sugar is one of the main livestocks in the province pastries are delicious and extra ordinary.  surprisingly they are very affordable a  slice of cheese cake can be bought at a price of  50 to 70 Php.

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The Ruins is one of the most visited tourist spots in Bacolod because of its unique structure and beautiful garden. this was owned by a rich man named Don Mariano L. Lacson. The door and pillars are made out of egg whites which makes it really interesting. This spot is great for picture taking,it will also be great for gift cards.

YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THE FUN IN BACOLOD SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR GRAB YOUR BACKPACKS AND PASSPORTS!! 

  

Author: JAKE DECENA

The Season of Surprises

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Last season, the plays, teams, players were very unpredictable. There were a lot of surprises during that season. Lebron James left the Miami heat to go back to his homeland, Cleveland. This was one of the season's best surprises, Lebron leaving the Miami Heat, the number 1 contender of the San Antonio Spurs for the championship title. But this is not the best this season has to offer. The Golden State Warriors showed to everyone, literally everyone that they can put up a fight and make history in the NBA. The team is full of potential as almost all of them are still very young. The one leading this team to victory is the one and only Stephen Curry. Curry's average points during the 2014 - 2015 season was a dazzling 23.75. After that he kept on improving and improving and until now he still is the reigning MVP and the "must watch" NBA All Star player. He know averages an astonishing 30.68 points per game this season.

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 But let us not focus only on one player. Stephen Curry's partner in crime is the one and only Klay Thompson. He may not average the same points or steals as Curry has, but he is still a show stopper. Once he made 30 points in just 1 quarter. Imagine that? He averaged Curry's points per game in just 1 quarter. Watch the full highlights here. He managed to still live up to his name as a brother to Stephen Curry, a splash brother. 

This season Klay Thompson was hailed as the 3 Point Contest Champion. He has defeated his splash brother, Stephen Curry, in shooting 3 pointers in the contest. Everyone was at awe as they never thought that he could make a mark in the history of NBA and further more imprint his name his name in the NBA Hall of Fame. With this everyone should watch out for this team. They will be one heck of an opponent.

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Ok, now lets talk about the whole team itself. The team has lots to offer. With the lead of Stephen Curry and the aid of Klay Thompson and the rest of the team, they will be hard to take down. Due to the tremendous talent and leadership of Stephen Curry he doesn't take all of the points. He averaged a 6.5 in assists in every game which came 2nd to an average of 7.5 assists per game by Draymond Green. 

Enough of the statistics. This team is very much religious. With the leadership of Stephen Curry they have faith in the Lord and is always driven by him all through out the match. You can see in their celebrations as they strike their hearts and point up to the lord.

Author: Louie Valenciano

3 Famous Japanese Meals

ITADAKIMASU! Or in English let’s eat!! As we all know, the Japanese cuisine has its own unique traditional and seasonal dishes such as rice dishes, meat, seafood, and side dishes full of fish and pickled vegetables. Here I’ll be explaining three famous Japanese food such as Sushi, Ramen and my personal favorite Tonkatsu. So without being said let’s go ahead and get right into it. 

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Sushi is indeed a worldwide gift from the Japanese. Sushi is actually raw fish served on rice with small amount of vinegar rolled up with toasted seaweed. Because of its freshness of the ingredients, sushi has been known for its rich taste and juiciness. Sushi can be tangy at times but with its variety of flavors and textures people have their own personal favorites. Its popularity caused a lot of creative minds to make their own version of sushi like mixing and adding more ingredients which caused the variety of flavors and textures of sushi.

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Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish which has menma, onions, soy sauce or miso, seaweed, and pork as toppings. Actually, Ramen are originally Chinese style noodles but it was varied ever since and allowed the Japanese to make their own version which is known for. Ramen is known for its three factors; the various and freshness of the ingredients, inexpensive, and is widely available making it a good ideal choice for the travelers.

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Lastly, the Tonkatsu my personal favorite. Because of its crunchy and fresh ingredients such as cabbage, breaded pork cutlets, and the sauce itself made me fall in love with Tonkatsu. It may not be the healthiest food around but it's rather a comfort food which I couldn't agree more. Tonkatsu is also a western style Japanese food but because of its common ingredients that can be found in most supermarkets, Tonkatsu can be really easy to make.

In recent years, Japanese cuisine has become much more familiar and admire by the world. With a wide variety of dishes, people have their own favorite dish and even try to make a version of their own. Japanese food wasn't just popular but because of its seasonal changes in food made the Japanese dish unique compare to other cuisines.

Author: Clyde Vicencio

A HEALTHY YOU, BEGINS WITH A HEALTHY DIET

The key to have a healthy and sexy body is not with the workout, but with a diet. What is the use of working out if you are not eating the right food?. People tend to underestimate their health, they give in to their temptations, such as eating junk food and drinking soft drinks. This acts will lead to unhealthy living that will allow the people to have large stomachs or diseased pancreas and bladder.that will turn into severe sickness or in the worst case death.For those struggling to have a balanced diet  I will give you tips on how to make your own that will surely suit you.

When it comes to having a healthy diet, balance is the key. this means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions. Eating starchy foods such as pasta, potatoes, bread, rice along with a lot of vegetables and fruits is advisable.Your plate should consist of the following: 

• a lot of fruits and vegetables
• foods that are starchy, such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
• some meat, fish, eggs, beans with other non-dairy sources of protein
•  milk and dairy foods
• just a small amount of food and drinks that are high in fat and/or sugar

Fruits and vegetables are a vital source of vitamins and minerals it is advisable to have 5 portions of it every meal.

swap your morning snack for a fruit like adding a sliced banana to your cereal will be the best, then having salad for lunch is really applicable.

BENEFITS WE RECEIVE IN A HEALTHY DIET

Improves the mood, in participating in physical activities stimulates the brain that will make us feel both happy and relaxed.

Fights diseases, it prevents from heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. this will keep your blood flow smoothly, that will decrease chances of cardiovascular diseases.

Boosts energy, it will allow your body to have fuel to manage your energy,that will cause better sleeping habits and deepening of sleep.

Enhance longevity, when you practice healthy habits, you will have a greater chance of longer life. walking at least 30 minutes will really help. this will allow you to have plenty of time to have with your loved ones. 

Author: Jake Decena

First 24 Hours in South Korea

Last Christmas break, my family and I decided to go to Korea to celebrate New Year’s Eve there. Our flight was at 4 a.m. early morning. After our arrival in the airport, all of us were tired from walking around from looking for our tour guide since we were in a travel agency. After our long search, we were able to find out tour guide but we are the late one’s since we’re supposed to follow the schedule for that 1^st day. When we step outside the airport to go in our bus we were greeted by a cold breeze, some were excited and some were worried.

Leafless trees in Nami Island

The first place in our schedule was Nami Island. As we slept inside the bus, we were able to reach our destination with rested bodies but we still need to ride a ferry to get to the island. The ride was one of the best experience since we were able to see a good scenery of the island, as we get closer to the island, all tourists stood up to get ready to step outside. As we separated from the other tourists, we saw a slide that is carved from ice since its winter season there, we also saw beautiful leafless trees, and statues such as Buddha.

Our view as we move forward with our Rail Bike

After our exploration in Nami Island we gathered and ate lunch near the island so that we’ll be full for our second activity. Our second activity was rail biking. My family and I felt bloated after eating a heavy lunch as we pedal the bike which would take a lot of leg strength just to move forward. My family and I decided to slow down to appreciate the scenery from the bridge. 

Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park in Mt. Sorak

For our third destination, we went to a Mt. Sorak which lies the Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park. It’s not much of a theme park but that place is really photogenic. The park itself is a Swiss based cultural village which you can find a lot of bright and colorful houses. The park also has a lot of hills since its located in a mountain. As we took pictures here and there we decided to rest inside a coffee shop inside the park which is really cozy and warm and also has great beverages and food. 

Mt. Sorak

 These is my first 24 hours experiences in South Korea. Though all of us were tired we able to enjoy each other’s presence as we explore the 3 destinations of our first day schedule. This might be only 24 hours of experience but I spend a week there and I highly recommend to other families who are willing to bond with their love one’s in such a beautiful place.

Author : Clyde Vicencio