Golden Cafe: Starts with Life, Ends with Nourishment

Golden Tea

Starts with Life

Its the place where you cool down, refresh, replenish and revive. As soon as you see the place,tone down hues, colors softens your mood and as you step into the door, the sweet smelling aroma of coffee awaken your senses, the sight of big wall papered delightful fresh fruits larger than life images of abundant healthy life envelopes your presence in the Golden Cafe..

Ends with Nourishment
The wide selection of smoothies, shakes, cold fruit creams naturally made of fresh strawberries, mangoes, apples, lemons, berries and avocados sprinkled with the most nutritious malunggay powder increasing phytonutrition your body needs to rejuvenate after a long day. The array of light snacks compliment the nutritious drink..  See and taste for yourself.  Bring your family and friends along.

Menu

OWNER:

Zonito Torrevillas Tamase, +63.916.5514467

zonito.roadsign103@gmail.com

HOUSE SPECIAL:

Wraps & Fresh fruit juices (Try their golden tea --with malunggay!)

Malunggay ice cream (with alkasweet)

refer to the snack menu

OPEN:  10AM/PM Monday to Saturday, WIFI-able 

LOCATION:

Gold East Asia Corporate Center, #10 Scout Borromeo corner Scout Tobias corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City Philippines

(one block away from National Bookstore Quezon Ave)

Wellness continues next door at...
TRANSITION BODY WELLNESS CENTER (TBWC), a professional bodyworks service provider that has its conception in Canada, but with its origins in the Philippines.

A TBWC treatment is NOT like your usual spa experience.  We do not believe in the very ordinary relaxation massage whose effect lasts just a few hours, or a few days at the most.  Ours is an honest-to-goodness, REAL therapeutic massage! (And I can attest to that! --I tried Trigger Point Release and Graeco-Swedish Fusion for my aching body, from running regularly. Even if the GSF was a deep(est) tissue massage, I did not feel any pain after, the next day or the day/s after.  It was mostly relief than pain. And now I understand more "what" part of my body is in pain and why, because of the thorough explanation of owner Hadjii and Rommel, combined with visuals.)

TRIGGER POINT RELEASE (TPR)

A precise, direct point manipulation technique developed by TBWC Owner, Rodolfo "Hadjii" Crespo Jr, while working on employees of British Petroleum in Calgary Canada.  Applying deep pressure on trigger points on the muscle with the client stretching the limb eases muscle tension, thus eliminating pain while allowing the muscles and nerves to realign and correct itself.

GRAECO-SWEDISH FUSION (GSF)
Greek massage can be deep and quite painful as the pressure tries to reach deeper tissues.  However, this type of Greek massage is very good in loosening tight muscles.  Another type of Greek massage is gentle, so light it almost feels sensual.  This type is very soothing to the nerves and may even help improve memory.  To minimize the pain and the sensuality of Greek massage, the developer, Rommel Martinez, fused it with the relaxing manipulations of Swedish massage.

Modalities are Different. 
Application is Different. 
Therapists are Different.
Experience the Big Difference! 

Call for Appointment and other Services:
 +63-905-400-7147
 +63-922-256-2137

Write-up courtesy of Golden Cafe & TBWC

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1.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Team-building activity
2.Farm tour, Ecotour, Educational field trips
3.Camping, Tree-planting sites
4.Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) or Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) materials
5.Organic Cooperative movement
6.Environmental Resource Speaker ie expert on zero-waste management, food security, sustainable agriculture etc
7.Organic Farm training or apprenticeship programs (free-range poultry, vermiculture and vermicomposting, organic agriculture conversion ie rice, corn, sugarcane etc)
8.Farm Lots

Crime Tsunami & Psycho Bus Drivers

FACEBOOK FanPage:  Road-Reform-Philippines

Our country has deteriorated in the past decades, in so many ways.. 

I was born in 1950, grew up in the 50's, 60's & 70's, until martial law came in.  Prior to martial law, the Philippines was second in Asia, from the Commonwealth period to the last year of the presidency of the late Pres. Diosdado Macapagal.  

I have a very simplistic approach and understanding on what is bedeviling our country. For brevity, I wish to concentrate in Metro Manila. The air pollution in Metro Manila is horrible, so much so that living within, is like dwelling in a "gas chamber".  Remember that in the early days of the Cory presidency, the international community, led by no less than the diplomatic community, petitioned Pres. Cory  to do something about the worsening environment of the metropolis.  And that was in 1986!  How come the air quality in Metro Manila is getting worse, regardless of who is or who has been in control of the government?  The answer is simple:  there is no money (albeit corruption) in honestly and effectively addressing the pollution problem. 

Try reviving the project on the mothballed incenerator (thanks to the Clean Air Act) and I guarantee sparks will fly because of the cost of funding the said project.  Factually, all BIG-FUNDED infrastructure projects  in the country has generated so much interests (and so much disgrace likewise) from our patriotic politicians and bureaucrats for obvious reasons. 

Continuing, Why is there no road discipline?  Why is our traffic worsening? Why is it that three (3) millions of Filipinos (and growing) are hooked on illegal drugs?  Colorum buses? Carnapping? Kidnapping? Plunder?  Heinous crimes? And nobody seems to be in control of the country anymore.

The answers to all the foregoing questions seem to be the same: " THERE IS NO MONEY" in honestly and effectively addressing them!  For now, I am avoiding as much as I could Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, and EDSA if possible, to maintain a safe distance from bus drivers. 

I am now sixty (60) and never had I seen in my whole life such "Arrogance, Bullying of smaller vehicles, Total disregard of traffic lights, Multiple fake drivers licenses, shabu while driving etc,"  from bus drivers.  I earn a daily dosage of stress because of the breakdown of road discipline (if there is any) in practically all road network.   Nobody seems to be interested in revising the provisions of the archaic Revised Penal Code (1930 vintage) that provide soft penalty on deaths and physical injuries caused by reckless motorists, mostly by public utility drivers. 

A recent case in point is that of a jeepney driver in Samar who killed three (3) persons by reason of his reckless ways.  He managed to stay away from prison due to the outrageous low penalty, complemented by the country's "Probation Law." Yes, only in the Philippines as they say. To top it all, the THREE (3) BEREAVED FAMILIES never got a single centavo from the jeepney driver on account of his insolvency.  The jeepney owner/operator was likewise freed from any civil liability (no centavo whatsoever to the said families) by reason of a procedural technicality, courtesy of our insane legal system. 

The chicken growers in Ifugao are better off cause they get compensated for their  chickens killed by motorists (plus the estimated  future eggs to be laid  and expected chicks to be hatched). 

AS COMMENT:
I respectfully suggest that a tracking system be observed to come up with statistics, i.e. how many public utility drivers are convicted and punished; are they and the owners/operators made to pay for the damage/s caused to the injured/killed; revocation of  drivers licenses; etc.  I know for a fact that most bus drivers are allowed to ply our roads again after their recklessness, as if nothing happened.

Reform our Road System: Facebook "Road Revolution"
"Those who have less in wheels must have more in road."

Sustainable Organic Agriculture - Apprenticeship

RATIONALE

• Sustainable and organic agriculture is the ultimate answer to the worsening problems of environmental degradation, increasing health risks due to contaminated farm produce and unstable food production supply.
• The Green Revolution farming technology which is chemical-based and input- intensive has been proven destructive to the environment and unsustainable in providing food security.
• It is in response to these scenarios that the Villegas Organic and Hobby Farms in collaboration with the Kalipunan ng Sustenableng Agrikultura at Magsasakang Organiko (Kasama Ka Organik Koop) and the Sagip Environment Foundation, Inc. has designed this Apprenticeship Training program on Sustainable and Organic Agriculture.
• Our training design caters three levels of manpower capacity building: namely; the labor force who are the front line implementors, the supervisors and the technicians.
• The program provides maximum experiential learning on sustainableand organic farming under the natural farm environment where the concepts, principles and practices of sustainable organic agriculture and zero waste management is demonstrated and practiced with focus on hands-on practicum.

OBJECTIVE

• To equip the participants the basic knowledge and positive attitudes on sustainable and organic agriculture and zero wastes management , and transfer the science-based and indigenous organic farming technologies including the production of organic farm inputs and practices, and their ultimate adoption by the participants.
• To promote and propagate the sustainable and organic agriculture at all levels from the farm, community and the country.

IMMEDIATE OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES

• Well informed, enlightened and hands-on trained participants who will serve as core promotors, trainors and adoptors of sustainable and organic agriculture.

METHODOLOGY

• Lecture and experiential sharing on the concepts, principles and practices of Sustainable and Organic Agriculture and down-to-earth hands-on practicum of science-based and indigenous organic technologies and practices , production of organic farm inputs and their applications.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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• CALL  +632.774.8472
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Organic Farm Complex at the Foothill of Mount Makiling

The titled 4.8 hectares adjacent farms in San Vicente and San Pedro, Sto. Tomas, Batangas will be developed into organic farm lots through the Kalipunan ng Sustenableng Agricultura at Magsasakang Organikong Kooperatiba (Kasama Ka Organik Koop) under the concept of sustainable, organic and ecological agriculture, environment, health and wellness, livelihood and food security program, and following the Nucleus and Satellite Organic Farm Cluster (NUSOFAC) strategy and value chain optimization.

Farm cut will have an area of about 2,500 square meters for both Farm Lot A (open area) and Farm Lot B (with coconuts and fruit bearing trees). Payment terms of 40% down payment. The remaining balance will be payable in equal monthly payments for one (1) year at 0% interest, two (2) years at 8% interest, and three (3) years at 10% interest.

The Kasama Ka Organik Koop, and the farm investors will put up and manage the following basic amenities and support system to farm lot buyers :
+ Water system that will supply the water requirements of the farm;
+ Seedling nursery and organic material and input house that will supply the organic farm inputs needed in organic farming;
+ Technology demonstration area that will serve as a technology show window and venue for hands-on training;
+ Organic technology transfer, technical advise and technical assistance;
+ Buy back/market outlet of organic farm produce;
+ Set up and manage the farm for the farm owner including provision of trained and dedicated workers

Simple Conditionalities:
+ Strictly practice sustainable, organic, and ecological agriculture (SOE) and comply with SOE agriculture standards and best practices in the farm lots;
+ Undergo free one day briefing/training on Sustainable Organic Agriculture at the Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (SAGE) Learning Center, Villegas Organic & Hobby Farm Complex, Malvar Batangas;
+ Register membership with the Kasama Ka Organik Koop

Let's go ORGANIC! Farm Tour in Batangas, Click here for more information


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1.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity
2.Organic Cooperative movement
3.Camping or Tree-planting sites
4.Ecotour, Field trips
5.Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) materials
6.Environmental Resource Speaker (Expert)
7.Farm training or apprenticeship programs (free-range poultry, vermiculture and vermicomposting, organic agriculture conversion ie rice, corn, sugarcane etc)

RawVolution, The Living Food Cuisine

Organic * Fresh * Alive * Vegan Raw

The advocacy of raw food as part of your diet has already gained adherently throughout the world. Health buffs and nutritionists are now promoting raw food diet as essential in improving your health. Yes! More and more people are now going into raw food.

The scientific basis for the contribution of raw food to improve your health is not to cook it. Elevated temperatures destroy certain properties in food and lead to the loss of nutritional benefits. One of these are the enzymes are best effective for the body when taken without subjecting them to destructive heat. Raw food may consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, dried fruit, and seaweeds.

Thus, taking raw food eliminates certain illnesses, where prescription drugs have not been successful. It also helps in preventing the onset of potential health disorders.

Raw food can also be sourced from farm outputs which have not been subjected to synthetic fertilizers and/or pesticides. These are called organically grown produce. These products are also dairy/hormone-free, and contain no antibiotics, unlike certain meat and poultry produce grown on a commercial scale. Taking the raw food diet therefore, leads consumers to be free from accumulating toxins, hormones, and harmful chemicals in the body.

OWNER:

Cheloy Ignacio, Vegan Raw Food Chef and Health Coach

HOUSE SPECIAL:
Fettuccine Alfredo, Portobello Mushroom Steak with rosemary-garlic Mashed Potato and Cheloy's Asian Salad and Mock Salmon Pate

Green Smoothie:
Composed of green leafy vegetables like malunggay, saluyot, and talbos ng kamote mixed with almond milk to make it creamy.

LOCATION: 
15 Annapolis Street, GOLD Building, Greenhills, San Juan, Philippines

OPEN: Mondays to Saturdays, 10AM to 9PM.

EVENT:
The restaurant holds classes on raw food preparation. To inquire, EMAIL US!

HEAR IT FROM CHELOY:
At 19, I became pregnant and was diagnosed to have preeclampsia.  My sugar levels also shoot up from time to time.  As a result, my baby died two days before her due date.

Despite this sad experience, I still went on with the same lifestyle.  My blood pressure went up as high as 280/110 and was even confined several times.  At 23, I had a mild stroke.

I became a walking drugstore and regularly visited hospitals.  I took beta blockers for my blood pressure and medications for high cholesterol.  I even enderwent Lithotripsy to get rid of kidney stones and had occasional allergies with skin patches as big as one peso coin.  In addition to this, I had high liver enzymes, arthritis, pharyngitis, gastroentritis.  I also experienced hair loss and migraine attacks that would last for 3 days.  In most cases, I took headache medication only to suffer stomach side effects.  Having all these ailments eventually resulted to my application for health insurance.

Then one day, I told myself enough is enough. I wanted to wake up in the morning free of headaches and sickness.  I just wanted to wake feeling light, fresh and energetic..

I started reading more books and other materials about raw food.  I also read about medical and wellness practitioners' substantiated claims on the effectiveness of the raw food diet for the human body.  I was convinced and attended a raw food school to know more and see some evidence.

The rest, as they say, is history.  From a sickly person who always had bad mornings, I became healthy.  In just a matter of days, I was able to leave behind all those maintenance medications, early morning sickness, high sugar levels, dizziness and lack of sleep, high cholesterol readings, and everything that had made me feel always sick and tired.

The restaurant holds classes on raw food preparation, "Living On Live Food". To inquire, EMAIL US!

Looking for an ORGANIC FARM Lot / Tour / Training / Coop / CSR in the Philippines?   CONTACT US!!

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