FilJap Magazine November-December 2012

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Now a National Artist

Sarah Geronimo’s

Concert a Success

Paskong Pinoy 2012

Cup Noodles

Museum: Instant Ramen, Anyone?

Dawn Zulueta and Her Staying Power

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Dawn Zulueta and Her Staying Power

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Wala ng Sasaya pa sa Paskong Pinoy Barrio Fiesta sa Yokohama Sagada-Banaue-Batad: Journeying High Up FPJ Now a National Artist

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Sarah Geronimo’s ‘A Million Thanks to Remember’ Concert a Success!

Cup Noodles Museum: Instant Ramen, Anyone?

Pinoy Noche Buena: It’s a Feast

Editor’s Note

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Para sa isang OFW sa Japan na walang tigil sa pagtatrabaho upang mabigyan ng masaganang buhay ang pamilya sa Pilipinas, ang Pasko na marahil ang pinaka nakaka-homesick na araw sa loob ng isang taon. Bakit? Oo, masaya naman ang pagdiriwang ng kapaskuhan sa Japan, maraming mga displays, masarap ang pagkain at marami ang Christmas items na mabibili sa mga malls pero iba pa rin ang paggunita ng kapaskuhan sa Pilipinas, the best ika nga! Kaya naman ating sariwain ang saya at sarap na hatid ng Paskong Pinoy (p 10) at Noche Buena, Pinoy Style (p 17).

Alamin ang ilan sa mga malalaking kaganapan sa FilCom nitong nakaraang buwan tulad ng Barrio Fiesta sa Yokohama (p 11) at “A Million Thanks to Remember” concert nina Sarah Geronimo, Robin Padilla at iba pa (p 15). Busugin din ang inyong mga mata sa aming travel features, ang Batad-Sagada-Banaue (p 12) at Cup Noodles Museum (p 16). At siyempre pa, ma-inspire sa successful comeback ng napakaganda at napakagaling na aktres na si Ms. Dawn Zulueta (p 8).

Ang Pasko ay panahon ng pagpapatawad, pagbibigayan at pagmamahalan. Ito ay sumisimbolo sa pagsilang ni Hesu Kristo. Kaya naman hangad namin na mapuno ng kasiyahan at pagmamahal ang bawat puso ng mga kababayan natin sa Japan.

Maligayang Pasko po sa inyong lahat!

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COVER STORY

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In a time where show biz denizens are going gaga over rising teen stars, some celebrities no matter how veteran they maybe will always have that staying power. One perfect example is Dawn Zulueta whose beauty, maturity and acting skills never fail to elicit awe and admiration from the viewing public.

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Her Staying Power

Although Dawn went on a hiatus to focus on being a wife to Davao del Norte Rep. Anton Lagdameo Jr. and a mother to Jacobo and Ayisha, there’s no denying that a show biz comeback is just a matter of time. And what could be a better way to be in public consciousness again than to star in a teleserye that featured the brightest stars of the Kapamilya network.

Playing as Emily Cardenas-Montenegro on ABS-CBN’s phenomenal hit teleserye “Walang Hanggan”, Dawn was reunited with premier actor and exsweetheart Richard Gomez who together played as ill-fated lovers.

Show biz fans embraced the news with much gusto when it was announced last year that the two were reuniting in “Walang Hanggan” which was based from “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit”, the hit movie of Richard and Dawn in 1991.

Recently, the series surprised its viewers when it aired the love scenes of Richard and Dawn in an episode that garnered a 36.5% nationwide rating based on Kantar Media compared to its rival series “Luna Blanca”, 15%. Their wedding scene was also one of the most talked about topics on the social media site, Twitter, with a hash tag #DawnandRichardWeddingThePhenomenalKiss.

These only proved the kind of chemistry the two have despite the fact that it has been years since their last project together and that a lot of things had happened in between, one of them is having their respective family life.

In her past interviews, Dawn repeatedly tells how grateful she was that she and Richard have remained good friends and how their respective partners are supportive of their careers. In fact, Richard’s wife, Lucy, was very open in admitting that she’s a fan of Richard-Dawn love team since the 90s.

Because “Walang Hanggan” was widely watched, the series that was supposed to air for only three months (January-March) had been extended several times. Even though it has come to an end last October, it can’t be denied that it has left a mark to the viewers and will definitely be emulated for its sure formula.

Dawn’s quite happy about the turn of events, how landing a role in “Walang Hanggan” was a good choice of project for her show biz comeback. With this, she’s hoping to be given more challenging roles since the series ended on a high note.

The 43-year old stunner admitted that though her priority remains to be being a wife and a mother, she still can’t say no to a good acting project – be it in a movie, theater or TV series. She’s also open to hosting a television show where she can discuss important issues which she considers a break from acting.

Apart from “Walang Hanggan”, Dawn has done movies via romanticcomedy flick “Catch Me I’m Fallin’” in 2011 and the well-applauded “Ang Nawawala” shown recently in cinemas.

Her classic and timeless beauty has

again graced numerous magazine covers and she has also been chosen as a product endorser.

Through the years, Dawn showed that the secret to staying in a business -where one is subjected to the fans’ fickleness -- is not just beauty and glamour but it’s the ability to hone one’s acting skills coupled with the right work ethics.

Dawn’s the only actress who bagged the Best Supporting trophy for “Una Kang Naging Akin” and Best Actress trophy for “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit” at the FAMAS Awards in 1991. She was also able to score two other Best Actress awards during the 1993 MMFF and FAMAS for her movie, “Kung Mawawala Ka Pa”. Another Best Actress plum was given to her by the PMPC Star Awards for Movies in 1994 for “Buhay ng Buhay Ko”. She has also been awarded as the Box Office Queen in 1994 by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Entertainment Award for her starring role in the high grossing film “The Maggie Dela Riva Story...God Why Me?” In 2010, she starred in Steven Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music,” a stage musicale that showcased another side of her.

With all these in her show biz resume, no one can ever question her staying power for she has remained not only one of the most beautiful stars to date but she has also become one of the most fabulous, most interesting and most talented actresses this country will ever have.

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IN FOCUS

Wala ng Sasaya pa sa

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bawa’t damdamin Ang tibok ng puso sa dibdib Para bang hulog ng langit Himig ng Pasko’y laganap Mayroong sigla ang lahat Wala ang kalungkutan Lugod sa kasayahan ♪ - Himig ng Pasko, Apo Hiking Society

Photos by Diey Teodoro

asaya at kakaiba ang pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa Pilipinas dahil halos lahat ay talagang inaabangan at pinaghahandaan ito. Ang Pilipinas din ang namumukod-tanging bansa na Setyembre pa lang ay marami na ang nagpapatugtog ng Christmas songs, naglalagay ng dekorasyon at sinusunod ang ilan sa mga tradisyon – sa ‘Pinas may pinakamahabang Pasko, ika nga.

Pormal na nagsisimula ang Pasko, na mula sa Spanish words na “Pascua de Navidad”, tuwing Disyembre 16, ang unang araw ng Misa de Gallo o Simbang Gabi, na tumatagal ng siyam na araw. Ito ang isa sa mga tradisyon sa Pilipinas bilang isang Kristiyanong bansa kung saan tinatayang 80% ay mga Katoliko. Bumabangon talaga ang mga tao upang dumalo sa Simbang Gabi dahil may kasabihan na matutupad ang iyong kahilingan kapag nabuo ito.

Bukod sa Simbang Gabi, maraming tradisyon mayroon ang mga Pilipino tuwing Pasko. Nariyan ang pagsasabit ng parol, pagtatayo ng Christmas tree at iba pang pang-dekorasyon, pangangaroling, pagkain ng bibingka at putobumbong, Noche Buena, pamamasko, at pagsasama-sama ng pamilya na tunay na tatak Pinoy.

Isa sa paboritong gawin ng bawat Pilipino tuwing sasapit ang Pasko ay ang paglalagay ng Christmas tree, Christmas lights, belen, parol at iba pang pangdekorasyon dahil nagiging bonding ito ng pamilya. Mas nagiging makulay at mas nararamdaman ang Pasko kapag mayroon nito na karamihan ay nag-iisip pa ng tema na pwedeng idisenyo sa kanilang Christmas tree.

Siyempre pa, hindi mawawala ang pagluluto ng masasarap na pagkain tulad ng hamon, keso de bola, lechon, fruit salad, pansit at spaghetti para ihanda tuwing Noche Buena dahil dito magsasalo-salo ang pamilya at magbibigayan ng regalo.

Sa kinaumagahan ng Disyembre 25 ay nagsisidatingan ang mga inaanak sa bahay ng kanilang Ninong at Ninang upang mamasko at mabigyan ng aginaldo. Nakakatuwang pagmasdan ang mga bata na binubuksan ang mga regalo para sa kanila at ang kanilang pag-ngiti kapag nalaman na nila kung ano ang regalo lalo na kung ito’y mga laruan.

Marami man ng tradisyon tuwing kapaskuhan, hindi naman nawawaglit sa isipan ng mga Pilipino na ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko ay tungkol sa pagsilang kay Hesu Kristo na sumisimbolo sa labis na pagmamahal sa atin ng Diyos at ang Kanyang tawag na ang lahat ay maging mapagkumbaba at mapagbigay.

FILCOM WATCH

Barrio Fiesta sa Yokohama Photos: Chino Caddarao Text: Philippine Embassy, Tokyo

Despite the intermittent summer rains, around 30,000 to 50,000 guests thronged and filled Yamashita Park in Yokohama City to take part in the successfully-concluded Philippine Festival Barrio Fiesta 2012 on September 1-2.

The Barrio Fiesta 2012, organized by the Filipino

FilJap Magazine Staff & Readers

Community in Japan with the co-sponsorship of the City of Yokohama with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, was held after a hiatus of five years since the last Philippine Festival in 2007 at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo.

Come and celebrate

“Kapamilya Fiesta World, Tokyo Japan” with today’s hottest Kapamilya stars

John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, John Estrada, Richard Yap, Paulo Avelino, Joem Bascon and Chokoleit on November 17 at Epson Aqua Stadium Stellar Ball, Shinagawa Prince Hotel. For tickets,

call 050-6860-3435.

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PHILIPPINE ADVENTURES

Sagada-Banaue-Batad:

Needless to say, it’s not just fun in the Philippines, it’s hot, too. You’d think we’d be used to that unchangeable fact of life by now, but apparently not, when the perpetual complaint on many a Pinoy’s lips – especially during the months of March to May – is “ANG INIT!”

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aturally, many look for a place to escape that heat. For those who don’t want to or can’t be too far away from the cramped and sweaty metropolis that is Manila, there is Tagaytay City, a mere hour and a half away. For those willing to commit a bit more travel time, Baguio is the most popular destination.

However, higher up the Mountain Province lies the true respite for those who’re looking for cooler weather - Sagada, Banaue, and Batad.

Things to Do: First off, since you’re going a long way, better allot a couple of days for the trip. While you can opt to visit each place separately, it can be more fun to get them all in one go - and you can get the sense of things if you do decide for a return trip.

Spelunking and trekking are the foremost activities in Sagada, as well as sampling the local cuisine. You can stay on a hilltop and watch both the majestic sunrise and sunset – your guide (a MUST, and a great help to local livelihood and tourism) will know the best spots. Be prepared for long walks though, but the scenic views and cold, crisp air, especially in December and January, will make it a pleasant experience. The Yoghurt House is a must try – obviously for their yummy homemade yoghurt. The town proper is relatively small, and dotted with a lot of places you can eat in. You can also opt to cook food from the local market yourself, if your pension house has the amenities for it.

The viewpoint for the Banaue Rice Terraces is the usual destination when in the area, as well as the Imbayah Festival, which happens only every three years. But the real treat is the fact that Banaue is the gateway to Batad, which hosts an even more picturesque and majestic set of rice terraces. Food is also easy to come by here – but we recommend going into town instead of eating at the places beside the highway, which generally have horrible service.

In Batad, a trek to the rice terraces and Tappiya Waterfalls is a must. You can also take a dip in the ice cold water of Tappiya, if that’s your thing. Food depends on what’s available – like if the particular restaurant you visit has chickens to slaughter, for example.

Where to Stay: One of the best things about any of these places is the easy availability of places to stay. Many accommodations in Banaue and Sagada have some sort of presence online and you can pick and choose which one suits you the best. As usual, making a reservation in advanced is recommended, especially in Sagada during the summer months. With regard to where to put your head down in Batad, you can as for suggestions from your inn/pension house in Banaue, or just look for a good place when you get there.

Accommodations are also very affordable and you can save even more if you are in a big group.

Getting There: From Manila, the route is by bus. You can choose a direct route to Sagada via smaller shuttle / bus companies, or pass through Baguio and catch a bus or jeep going there. Toploading, or riding on the roof of your chosen transport has been increasingly popular with tourists of late, so you can try that as well. Take note, however, that a trip from Baguio to Sagada can take anywhere from 4 to 7 hours.

If you chose the first route, you will pass by Banaue before you get to Sagada, so you have the option of stopping there first and taking a 1 hour ride along rough roads to Saddle Point, where you will trek for about an hour before getting to Batad.

At a glance it may all seem a lot of work, and when you add the general poor mobile service signal – particularly in Batad, where it is almost non-existent – it doesn’t sound like a good idea after all.

But rest assured that the rewards are more than worth it. The views are one of a kind, and the experience is beyond words. And for people looking to escape the heat of the lowlands, this is definitely an adventure that they cannot afford to miss.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Fernando Poe, Jr. Now a National Artist

Pormal nang iginawad ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang “Order of National Artists for Cinema” sa yumaong hari ng pelikulang Pilipino na si Fernando Poe, Jr.

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uong pusong tinanggap ng aktres na si Susan Roces, kabiyak ni FPJ, ang posthumous award sa isang seremonya na ginanap sa Rizal Hall ng Malacañang Palace noong Agosto 16, anim na taon matapos siyang mapili para sa karangalan.

Ang paggawad ng karangalan ay naganap matapos lagdaan ni PNoy ang Proclamation No. 435 noong Hulyo 20 na nagkukumpirma kay FPJ bilang “National Artist for Film”.

Matatandaang tinanggihan ni Roces ang pagtanggap ng posthumous award sa isang conferment ceremony sa palasyo noong Hunyo 2006 sa ilalim ng administrasyong Arroyo. Nag-ugat ang away-pulitika ng dalawang panig nang kumandidato si FPJ para pangulo kontra Arroyo noong 2004, kung saan kinuwestiyon nila ang pagkapanalo ng huli hanggang sa siya ay bawiin ng buhay.

“Pasasalamatan niya si Pangulong Aquino sa pagkumpirma sa kanya. Tulad ng sinabi ni Mary Grace, it’s worth waiting for na makumpirma ka ng tunay na halal na Pangulo,” masayang pahayag ni Roces Ang “Order of National Artists” ang pinakamataas na karangalan na ibinibigay sa isang Pilipino na may malaking ambag para sa ikakaunlad ng sining sa bansa.

Ang pagpili ay pinamumunuan ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Samantala, dumalo rin sa nasabing pagtitipon ang anak ni Da King na si MTRCB chair Grace Poe Llamanzares, apo na si Bryan Poe Llamanzares, CCP president at NCAA commissioner Raul Sunico, NCCA chairman Felipe de Leon, Jr., CCP chairperson Emily Abrera at NCCA executive director Emelita Almosara.

Si Fernando Poe, Jr. o Ronald Allan Kelley Poe sa tunay na buhay ay isinilang noong Agosto 20, 1939 kina Elizabeth Kelley at Allan Fernando Reyes Poe (Fernando Poe, Sr.).

Tinaguriang “Da King”, nakilala si FPJ sa mga ‘di matatawarang pagganap sa mga pelikulang tulad ng “Ang Aguila” at “Ang Panday”. Napamahal sa masa si FPJ dahil sa kanyang mga ginampanang papel sa pelikula na kadalasan ay tagapagtanggol ng mga mahihirap. Hindi mabilang na karangalan na rin ang natanggap ni FPJ mula sa iba’t ibang award-giving bodies tulad ng FAMAS. Pumanaw si FPJ noong Disyembre 14, 2004 dahil sa cerebral thrombosis with multiple organ failure.

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SPOTLIGHT

Photos by Din Eugenio

The Philippines’ Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo has all the reasons to be thankful for the huge success of her 2-day concert held at Handa Kariyado Hall and Omiya Sonic City on September 22 and 23, respectively.

Sarah Geronimo’s ‘A Million Thanks to Remember’

Concert a Success!

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ollowing the success of Sarah Geronimo’s concert in Yokohama last year, WorldCom Japan has once again brought to Japan the pop star princess to perform before thousands of loyal MoneyGram, SBI Remit and SoftBank customers via “A Million Thanks to Remember”.

Action superstar and MoneyGram brand ambassador Robin Padilla, comedian/impersonator Jon Santos and acoustic singer Princess Velasco were Sarah’s special guests during the concerts. They entertained the crowd with a variety of song and dance performances.

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TRAVEL JAPAN

Photos by Din Eugenio

From the time instant ramen was invented, many people have considered it as their favorite because it is readily available, affordable, easy to cook and mostly known for its yummy taste. But do you know the story behind this popular food sensation? All that and more can be found out at the Cup Noodles Museum.

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Instant Ramen, Anyone?

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ocated at Minatomirai in Yokohama, the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum or better known as the Cup Noodles Museum is an interactive museum built to tell the story of how the creative thinking of Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant ramen, brought about a revolution in worldwide dietary culture.

Opened in September 2011 by Nissin Foods Holdings, the Cup Noodles Museum features the rich history and evolution of instant ramen starting from the invention of the chicken ramen, the world’s first instant ramen (1958) to cup noodles (1971) to space ramen (2005) through interesting exhibits and fun workshops.

It has 10 facility rooms designed to stir the creativity and curiosity within every

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child. These include the Instant Noodles History Cube which shows the instant ramen lineup that were introduced half a century ago; Momofuku Theater where one can take a look back at the history of instant ramen; Momofuku’s Work Shed, a replica of the work shed where chicken ramen was invented; The Momofuku Ando Story where the life of the inventor was presented through images and illustrations; My Cup Noodles Factory where you can create your very own cup noodles package; Chicken Ramen Factory which shows how the chicken ramen is made through certain procedures; Cup Noodles Park where children can play and “be transformed into noodles” throughout the production process; Noodles Bazaar which features eight varieties of noodles encountered

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by Momofuku during his travels in search of ramen’s origins; Museum Shop where you can buy souvenirs; and Creative Thinking Box where you can learn about Momofuku’s creative process.

Here, visitors can expect a fun-filled day as well as a highly educational experience.

Admission Fee: 500 yen (adults) Free (children) Open daily (except Tuesday) from 10 am – 6 pm Getting There: 8-minute walk from the Minatomirai line Minatomirai Station; 12-minute walk from the JR/Shieichikatetsu Sakuragicho Station

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Food and cravings

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It’s a Feast

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aya isa sa mga tradisyon tuwing sasapit ang Pasko ay ang pagsasalo-salo sa Noche Buena na ang ibig sabihin ay magandang gabi. Ginaganap ito pagpatak na pagpatak ng alas-dose ng gabi ng Disyembre 24 kung saan magkakasama ang pamilya para ipagdiwang ang Pasko, ang pagsasaya na ipinanganak si Hesu Kristo, pagkatapos dumalo sa Misa de Gallo o Simbang Gabi.

Mahalaga ang pagsasagawa ng Noche Buena para sa pamilyang Pilipino dahil isa ito sa mga pagdiriwang kung saan nagpapasalamat ang bawat isa sa mga biyayang natanggap kabilang na ang mga pagkaing nakahain sa hapag-kainan.

Sa ngayon, iba’t iba ang inihahaing pagkain ng bawat pamilya tuwing Noche Buena. Ang ilan sa mga kadalasang inihahanda ay ang:

agluto ilig m eng h a m simpl ila na aikaka ilipino. Ang ta kung m n a fies nam ga P Hindi ang m ing parang yembro ng n i a i m sta nagig at kum bawat akainan. Ba o lo ay g a s n a k o l g t sa a ta al na kasam y-sabay na atang a y k a g n a m la ba o. in, wa a at sa Pilipin pamily g sa pagka ain ng mga h tin pagda rap na iniha a s pa sa

Hamon. Hindi mawawala ang Christmas ham o Yule ham kung tawagin sa hapag-kainan ng mga Pinoy tuwing Pasko. Setyembre pa lang ay marami ng Noche Buena packages ang ibinibenta sa mga supermarkets at ang ibang kumpanya ay ito ang ipinamimigay bilang Christmas gifts sa kanilang mga empleyado.

Queso de bola. Kapares na ng Yule ham ang queso de bola na tuwing Christmas season lang talaga lumalabas sa mga merkado. Kilala sa ibang bansa bilang Edam cheese, ang quesdo de bola ay ang keso na hugis bola at napakabalot ng pulang wax. Isa itong palatandaan na malapit na ang Pasko kapag nakakita na sa mga grocery stores o supermarkets.

Bibingka. Gawa sa malagkit na bigas o galapong na iniluluto sa palayok at uling ang bibingka na madalas ay kinakain ng mga Pilipino pagkagaling sa Simbang Gabi at pinaparesan ng mainit na tsokolate o kape. May margarina at niyog ito sa ibabaw at nakalagay sa dahon ng saging.

Putobumbong. Ito ay kakanin na kulay ube na gawa sa giniling na pirurutong na bigas na iniluluto sa silindrong kawayan kaya’t tinawag itong puto (malagkit na bigas) at bumbong (silindrong kawayan). Gaya ng bibingka, pinapahiran din ito ng margarina at mayroon itong niyog at asukal na may sesame seeds.

Lechon. Lalo na sa mga may kayang pamilya, staple food na tuwing Pasko ang pagkakaroon ng lechon.

Masarap at nakaka-high blood, isa ito sa paboritong ihain ng mga Pilipino tuwing may okasyon.

Pasta. Sweet spaghetti ang isa rin sa mga inihahain tuwing Noche Buena dahil paborito ito ng mga bata.

Kahit anong okasyon, isa rin ito sa mga pagkaing hindi mawawala sa hapag-kainan.

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*Why C24/7? Is it safe?

C24/7 is safe to take since it is just like taking 12 whole fruit berries (plum, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, bilberry, cherry, apricot, papaya, orange, grape and pineapple), 12 whole veggies blends (parsley, kale, spinach, wheat grass, brussels, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, beet, carrot, cabbage and garlic) and 12 mushrooms (cordyceps, reishi, shiitake, hiratake, maitake, yamabushitake, mimematsutake, kawaratake, chaga, zhuling, agarikon and mesima). Fruit and vegetables are essential part of our diet. For our health benefits, we are advised to eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Imagine if we get to take all these 12 fruits, 12 veggies and 12 mushrooms a day, it would be beneficial to our bodies and immune systems.

C24/7 can cure or prevent 100 types of diseases like bronchial asthma, acute & chronic diarrhea, cancer, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchitis, liver cirrhosis, colitis, dyspepsia, cervical ulcer, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, constipation, diabetes mellitus, gout, hypertension, kidney diseases, rheumatic heart fever, premenopausal syndrome, heart diseases & complications, varicose veins, allergic rhinitis, migraine, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, insomnia and many more.

For those suffering from cancer, hypertension, gout, arthritis, hepatitis, heart attack, diabetes, insomnia, migraine, varicose veins and others, please take 1 V-caps 3x a day and see the effects in less than a week. Prevention is cheaper than cure.

By searching C24/7 on YouTube, you can see different links of testimonials from people with different diseases like stroke, prostate cancer, dengue and other life threatening ailments.

There are also life-changing testimonials from those who have been part of our team as distributors.

For now, C24/7 is only available for adults but the gummy bear type of C24/7 for kids will soon hit the market. Parents should watch out for it.

Alliance In Motion Global Inc. is the only multi-level marketing company accredited by Nature’s Way, Greenbay, Wisconsin, USA as its exclusive product distributor in the Philippines and other countries in the world.

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