WOFEX 2014 : The Slow Food Movement

Slow Food Philippines booth at the WOFEX 2014 (World Food Expo)

Many Filipino nowadays are clamoring for a safe and honest food, due to widespread unhealthy choices, and I am one of them. Vegetables and fruits are good for us and we needed that in our diet BUT we have know and make sure it is safe and not toxic. What are the agricultural conditions of the source, farming practices, etc. those are some many issues we have to look at today, being healthy is not just about eating fruits and vegetables but we have to make sure that they are safe, non-GMO (genetically modified) and organically grown to ensure safety standards.

Ms. Pacita "Chit" Juan, founder of ECHOSTORE and Slow Food Movement

I am just glad to know about the slow food movement in the Philippines, I advocate Organic farming and Locavore movement in the past. This Slow Food Movement is the best general healthy options, since we cannot encourage everyone to be a vegan or vegetarian or follow a macrobiotic diet, this one is quite sustainable and works for many in general. 

Being healthy is not all about vegetarianism, it is based on the principle of  making natural food, eat as natural as possible, back to nature. If you are into meat, choose a grass-fed beef, a native, organic pig, or farm raised free-range chicken with lots of sunshine. Grow your own food, make your own herbal garden, if you can not buy from your local farmers within your area and encourage them to go organic farming, that way you establish a bond with your local farmers and support them economically and at the same time lessen the carbon impact that contributes to climate change. I usually go to my local market, food fair to buy vegetables and fruits than go to  big producers. The shipment of this food will cause the food rot easily due to "lamog" (spoilage), and the increase carbon footprints in the air because of the vehicles used to transport them.

Sample of heirloom and indigenous crops in the exhibit:

Kamatis Ligaw ( Indigenous Tomatoes)

Native Cherry Tomatoes

Native cacao

Highland Coffee

Who said you can't grow food if you are living in a condo or without a land? there many ways and possibilities like this one,  heirlomm seeds and herbs  grown in a crates.

Let's preserve our heirloom and indigenous seeds, let's go organic, buy and go local, use locally available materials, plant and grow your own food if you can, support the local farmers in your area and encourage potluck, that way we do our little way of saving the environment. 

To know more about Slow Food visit or contact:

ECHOSTORE
116 Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
+632 519.1216
E-mail: puj@echostore.ph
Website: www.echostore.ph

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo Slated

The biggest Beauty, Health and Wellness Trade Show in the Philippines will happen this year. The International Beauty, Health and Wellness Show will take place this coming September 26-28, 2013 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

The event is a three day expo that showcases over 200 exhibitors with international companies, coming from different parts of the world. 

The event will showcase different products and services such as body skin care products, body therapy, diet treatments, natural cosmetics, hygiene and personal care products, healthcare products and services, health supplements and vitamins, diet foods and slimming products, SPA Center, relaxation rooms, hydrotherapy, massage therapies, medical tourism, specialty hospitals, clinics, resorts and hotels.

“Health, Beauty and Wellness is a sunshine industry in our country. Our country’s economic indicators show that it is a good time to enter in this market. Our show will further add in growing this industry. The more businesses are created the more it is better for our country”, said Mitch Ballesteros, CEO, EXLINK Corp.

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo boasts a lot of activities that aim to educate, enrich and entertain the public. The activities are designed to motivate people to go into business and create the quality of life that they aspire. In addition, the activities are meant to deepen the understanding of the public to the importance of health, beauty and wellness in the quality of our life. 

Also, the 2nd Philippine Health and Wellness Summit a co-located event of the International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo take place. The summit will discuss health problems and solutions. Some of the topics are Hypertension by Arnold Tabun, M.D., DPCOM, Resident Physician, Mt. Camel Diocesan General Hospital, Lifestyle Diseases, Chiropractic and Obesity & Weight Management. The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines will also be showcasing their members and programs in this event .

Another co-located event is the 1st Look and Feel Great Seminars and Show . This event will be mainly about beauty from topics that ranges on make-up demonstrations to fashion style blogging. Lastly, a fashion show will be held to cap the event featuring creations of students from reputable fashion design schools in the Philippines 

Some of the participating international companies are Farcent Enterprises Co., Ltd., Consucare Inc. Sdn Bhd, and Nic Corporation Sdn Bhd local companies that will join is as follows, Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, Asia Pacific Cosmetics Phils, Lawis Gym Equipment, A.R.M Skinessentials Corp , Btl Medical Technologies, Pillars 5 Inc, Just Nail Intl/Beautykingdom, Philindia Ayurvedic Corporation, C.K.M Enterprise, De La Salle University Medical Center, MX3.

International Beauty Health and Wellness Expo 2013 is supported by, Business World, Commuter Express, Southern Living, Money sense, Franchising PH, Urban Scroll, Inquirer.net,88db.com, Kristin.com, Interaksyon.com, Food Health and Science Magazine, Asenso Pinoy, Zen Health and Decisive Moments.

International Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo is produced and organized by Ex-link Management and Marketing Services Corp. For more information, contact 643-3887 or visit www.exlinkevents.com or email info@exlinkevents.com.

Day 1: Look and Feel Great

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 11:30	Opening Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting and Welcome Address Ms. Mitch Ballesteros, CMO Ex-Link Events
11:30 – 12:00	Exhibit Walkthrough
12:00 – 1:15	Personality Development Seminar John Robert Powers
1:15 – 2:00	Make-Up Tutorial Center for Aesthetic Studies
2:00 – 2:30	Make-Up Trends Ms. Francine Prieto, Endorser Ever Bilena Cosmetics
2:30 – 3:00	Words from Healthway Medical
3:00 – 5:50	Healthway Medical’s Dance for Health 1st Elimination Round (Companies)
5:50 – 6:50	Fashion Show Raffles Design Institute Manila
6:50 – 7:00	Announcement of Winners, Closing Remarks and Photo Op

Day 2: Health and Wellness Summit

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 12:00	Skin Care Dr. Margaux Venus Cu, Associate Aesthetic Physician Philippine Association of Primary Health Physicians, Inc.
12:00 – 1:00	Hypertension Dr. Arnold Tabun, Resident Physician Mt. Carmel Diocesan Gen. Hospital
1:00 – 2:00	Coconut Benefits for Health Mr. Sonny Villariba, Director Philippine Coconut Authority
2:00 – 3:00	Revolutionizing Stem Cell in the Philippines Ms. Cynthia Lagdameo – Carrion, President/CEO Asian Holistic Medical Alliance
3:00 – 3:30	Ms. Susan Barle, Vice President Forever Rich Philippines
3:30 – 4:00	Healthway Medical
4:00 – 4:30	Chamber of Herbal Industries in the Philippines Inc.
4:30 – 5:00	Importance of Minerals Dr. Delia Maceda, President/CEO Q Wellness Center and Spa
5:00 – 6:00	Zumba Party Ms. Tyn Reyna and Friends Zumba Party On

  

Day 3: Health and Wellness Summit

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:00 – 11:45	Stress Kills, Prayers Heals: Stress Management in the Philippine Setting Mr. Jesus Salvador Ilagan
11:45 – 12:00	TouchDBB
12:00 – 12:45	Understanding Your Well-being:   A guide towards Beauty, Health, and Total Wellness Ms. Candy Mauricio, Licensed Counselor
12:45 – 1:00	Archway Natural
1:00 – 1:30	Ultimate Healthy Lifestyle The Natural Way Dr. Bunny Bernardo, Natural Wellness Expert Nutramedica, Inc.
1:30 – 2:00	Natural Healing in Kidney Rehabilitation Program Dr. Samuel Dizon, Integrative Medicine and Naturopath Doctor Heart Rehabilitation Program Dr. Juan Paolo Bellofillo, Preventive Medicine The Complete Wellness Center
2:00 – 2:45	Running: Sport and Passion Mr. Franc Ramon
2:45 – 3:30	Mixed Martial Arts (Jiu Jitsu) KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
3:30 – 4:30	General Fitness Slimmers World
4:30 – 6:50	Dance for Health 1st Elimination Round (Universities and Colleges)
6:50 – 7:00	Announcement of Winners, Closing Remarks and Photo Op