Earth Day Jam presents WORLD WATER DAY MUSIC JAM

As a prelude to the much awaited “EarthDay Jam”, the Foundation will join the upcoming Philippine Water Week and World Water Day celebration through a concert that aims to raise awareness on the various issues on water and push for the sustainable management of water resources . The World Water Day Concert is slated on March 18 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City at 5pm.

Performers headlining the event are eco artist-producer Lou Bonnevie, top bands Freestyle, True Faith and Sandwich with the DLSU-CSB ComOne Ground Dance Crew alongside speakers from DENR and representatives from several LGU’s , academe and the civic society.

Booths exhibit around the stage located at Glorietta 2 will take place from 10 am until the mall closes. Exhibitors are headed by DENR, Manila Water Foundation ,Makati Rowers’ group, The Philippine Coast Guard, LGU’s and schools and the private sector. 

This is the first undertaking of Earthday Jam Foundation, Inc. on the world water day celebration after its successful staging of the “Clear Air Concert” last November. It will set the mood to theupcoming Philippines’ longest-running environmental music event, “Earth Day Jam”, now on its 14th year and is scheduled on April 25.

Spearheaded by founder and rock icon Lou Bonnevie with music director-producer Toto Gentica, this year’s “Earth Day Jam” will again be graced by over 100 artists and musicians supported by experts and environmentalists. It will be the biggest music tribute and will sum up all the ecological initiatives by the group.

These events show that an advocacy movement could be fun despite its serious aim,” said Lou.

She continued, “People who will take part in the event will not only be encouraged to undertake an action for the benefit of our environment but can also enjoy the show through music jamming and the best part is it’s FREE.”

The singer wants to make use of her stardom to imbed nature consciousness to the public with music as her primary instrument.

“I realized that musical shows can be significant if it is done for a cause. As a singer, I can be a tool to influence other people to act on our nature’s problems,” said she.

She added that the creation of Earth Day Jam Foundation is a payback of sorts to the environment that has been abused by some people.

World Water Day is a special project of Earth Day Jam Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Environmental Management Bureau of DENR and Glorietta and with support from Manila Water Foundation and the Dept. of Environmental Services of Makati City. Media partners are: Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, Crossover 105.1 and Radio High 105.9. For more info, call DENR 928-4674 or EDJF 8976991. Check out earthdayjamfacebook or email, earthdayjamfoundation@gmail.com

New Branch plus New Foods from Ginza Bairin

One thing we love from Japanese food is their authentic dishes with touch of their culture. Japanese has their own way of creating recipes that are truly delicious. Another thing we love from them is their critically-acclaimed Katsudon often hailed as the no.1 Donburi in Japan. Talking about Katsudon, Ginza Bairin of Tokyo is one of the pioneers of the modern Japanese Katsu house as we know it.

Ginza Bairin fever is definitely reaching all-new heights with delicious new dishes that stay true to its Japanese roots, as well as its second store in the Philippines. “We are truly grateful for the very warm reception. Due to popular demand, we are very happy to expand to the north of Manila to allow more access and enjoyment of our delicious katsu,” said Scott Tan, Managing Director of Ginza Bairin. “We’re glad to give a taste of Japan right here in Metro Manila.”

Diners can enjoy the incomparable Ginza Bairin authentic katsu in a variety of delicious ways. First, as tonkatsu, or pork cutlet; second, as Katsu Sando, an original Ginza Bairin creation of crisp hire katsu sandwiched between soft, freshly baked bread, and seasoned with two special sauces; and third, as Special Katsudon, often hailed "Number One Donburi in Japan."

And now you can enjoy their newest food items that will surely love by your taste buds. These are:

For Appetizer:

Chawan Mushi- an appetizer of silky, savory egg custard with seafood

Kani Mango Salad- a medley of kani, ripe mango, mixed greens,
 fresh tomato, and ebiko (prawn roe) with Japanese mayo

Hiyayakko Tofu, a traditional Japanese appetizer of cold silken tofu
with a variety of toppings

Main Dishes:

Premium Seafood Set which feature succulent Hiroshima oyster, jumbo US Sea Scallop, Black Tiger Prawn, and the luxurious Kani Cream Korokke (made of crab meat and cream) all prepared in the ethereally crisp Ginza Bairin way:

Menchi, juicy premium ground pork seasoned with choice ingredients. Appreciate this delectable creation as is, or try it with the rich addition of creamy Cheddar cheese:

For the vegetarians, the delightfully fresh and hearty Vegetarion Kushi Katsu has eggplant, green capsicum, pumpkin, sweet onion, and quail egg in skewers and fried to a delicate lightness and drizzled with a delightful mirin sauce:

Enjoy all of these with diners’ favorite Ginza Bairin Teishoku, which elevates the concept of set meal with endless enjoyment of Japanese Koshihikari rice, fresh cabbage salad and dressings, miso soup, seasonal tsukemono (Japanese pickles), and genmaicha (Japanese brown rice tea). All teishoku also include a serving of seasonal fresh fruit.

For a refreshing drink, try Ginza Bairin's new Watermelon Mint Shake, combining the sweetness of watermelon and the freshness of mint:

You can also enjoy the new Matcha Vanilla Panna Cotta- green tea with a creamy vanilla custard and a touch of delightful citrus:

Ginza Bairin has their first store in Glorietta 2 and now in the newest Ayala Development in UP Town Center, in Quezon City.

Ginza Bairin is at Ground Floor, Glorietta 2, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City (Call 553-7350) and at Ground Floor, U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City (Call 0917-871-0041).