Ria Atayde and Joseph Marco Opens LAB by Eyebrowery!

Ria Atayde, Joseph Marco and Klarisse Tabao.

One great move for celebrities is to have their own business that they can look forward to. And this is what Ria Atayde and Joseph Marco had in mind when they launched their partnership with the launch of LAB by Eyebrowdery at Ayala Malls Feliz in Marikina City. Ria and Marco are still active in showbiz and have projects with the Kapamilya network, though they went with a unusual yet trending venture of cosmetic services rather than the usual food and fashion.

PH kicks off first ASEAN schools games in the country

One ASEAN, One Vision, One Community of Champions: Together with
Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman, Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC
passes the torch to a student athlete to officially open the
6th ASEAN Schools Games in the country.

Marikina City—The Philippines, through the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government of Marikina City, officially opened the 6th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) at the Marikina Sports Complex, November 30.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that ASG plays an important role in solidifying ASEAN ties. He said, “This display of solidarity among nations proves that neither borders nor cultural barriers are hindrances to the development and further camaraderie among ASEAN countries.”

He added, “This ASG is not a mere sporting event but a parade of culture among participating countries. We dare learn from each other. We learn that differences allow us to enjoy and appreciate the various treasures in each of our cultures.”

Luistro said that ASG seeks to promote ASEAN solidarity among the youth through school sports and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage in cultural exchange.

Philippines hosts Chef de Mission meeting for 2014 ASEAN Schools Games

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the City Government of Marikina met with the delegation heads of participating countries to ensure the readiness and safety of playing facilities for the 2014 ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), which will be held from November 29 to December 7, 2014 in Marikina City.

The “Chef de Mission” meeting is intended to finalize billeting arrangements and to allow the countries’ representatives to inspect the playing facilities.