Rio Alma to launch New Book Entitled Hudhud

National Artist for Literature, Virgilio S. Almario (a.k.a. Rio Alma), will be holding a two-hour seminar entitled Mga Epiko at Katutubong Tula ng Filipinas on June 19, 2:00 p.m. at the newly opened C&E Information and Resource Center at 1616 Quezon Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

In the same event and venue, Alma will also be launching at 4:00 p.m. his latest book Huling Hudhud ng Sanlibong Pagbabalik at Paglimot Para sa Filipinas Kong Mahal, a modern epic about his various travels in the country from 2006 to 2007. The book is the culmination of his long-time research about Philippine legends, history and current events shaping the country today.

Also, the book−designed by Fidel Rillo, is presented in coffee table format−rich in photographs by known photographers locally and internationally. The bulol on the cover is from the art collection by National Artist for the Visual Arts, BenCab. Grace Nono will sing during the intermission.

The event will be attended by representatives from the various schools and universities in Metro Manila and the suburbs including University of the Philippines President Dr. Emerlinda Roman.

The C&E Information and Resource Center houses the first-ever Philippine Medical Bookshop, a state-of-the-art hub for medical and allied health sciences students, practitioners and other professionals. The facility offers an extensive selection of textbooks and references, online journals and other databases, and spacious seminar and function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 participants.

New Filipino Favorites at Sentro 1771

A warm sense of homecoming beacons anew as Sentro 1771, the first in Modern Filipino Cuisine launches its new spread of delightful, adventurous and unique Filipino dishes. This time, Chef Vicky-Rose Pacheco innovates anew on many local familiar flavors, giving something exciting and appealing to today’s experienced diners.

The many additions to the new Sentro menu exemplify what Sentro is known for – a fresh new re-discovery of familiar home grown tastes. Seafood lovers will savor Sentro’s Catfish Adobo Flakes - hito cooked adobo style in vinegar, native garlic and yellow ginger then fried w/ all the garlic until crisp. It’s the kind of real comfort food that guests look for in contemporary Filipino cuisine.

Another creative modern Filipino dish that will soon be a real favorite is the Crispy Pork Ribs – deep-fried baby rib fingers served on the side with a tamarind sauce.

Must-try appetizers to a wonderful meal are the Shrimp Tops Salad, an original salad of fresh sayote tops with a light mayo dressing and topped with pink shrimps, boiled eggs, tomatoes and onions; and the Fresh Smoked Fish Spring Rolls – fresh lumpia of tinapang bangus with salted eggs, mustasa, onions and tomato.

For reservations and inquiries, call us at 757.3941 / 0917.8660449 or visit us at Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Also, a second Sentro is now open at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City: for reservations call 856.0581. Starting on June 1, 2009, Sentro at Serendra will be serving breakfast.

Sentro 1771 is a member of the Chateau 1771 Group of Restaurants that include Chateau 1771 in Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City and Sidebar in El Pueblo Real de Manila, ADB Avenue cor. Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

C&E Publishing: At the Forefront of the Publishing Business

Since its inception in 1993, C & E Publishing, Inc. has been at the forefront of the publishing industry providing quality educational materials for all levels, bestselling trade books, and general references from renowned local and foreign authors.

For the last 15 years, C & E has maintained its niche in the reprinting and distribution of textbooks and references, particularly in the fields of medicine and allied sciences. Proof to this is its exclusive copyrights and distribution rights to over 60000 foreign titles for the Philippine market.

Recognizing the immense talent and professionalism of Filipino academics, C & E has recently set its sight on the development of textbooks and trade books by prominent Filipino authors. It now boasts of a growing number of titles in the fields of nursing, accountancy, law, literature, and all subject areas in basic education.

As Ms. Candy Gomez, C & E’s chief executive, aptly states: “C & E has always been dedicated to education and learning, This dedication springs from our conviction that Filipino students deserve to have the best books and references to aid them in their studies which, in turn, will make them productive citizens in the future.”

Despite the global recession, C & E remains a trailblazer and continues to thrive in a highly competitive publishing business. It has taken the unprecedented move of opening the state-of-the-art Information and Resource Center (IRC), an impressive hub for medical and allied health sciences students, practitioners and other professionals. Located along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City, the facility offers an extensive selection of textbooks and references, online journals and other databases, and spacious seminar and function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 participants. It houses as well the first-ever Philippine Medical Bookshop which offers a wide array of medical titles for students and practitioners. Conscious of the growing role of computer technology and the Internet in education, C & E has established CE Logic, an affiliate brand that specializes in e-learning, interactive media and library automation systems, e-books and other online publications.

Adjacent to the IRC is the classy Dolcelatte, a café, gourmet, and bakeshop rolled in one. Dolcelatte offers flavorful coffee infusions, delectable desserts, and a gastronomic feast of international cuisine. Both Dolcelatte and the IRC are equipped with wi-fi connectivity to afford clients and visitors maximum convenience while browsing and selecting the books of their choice.

To date, C & E maintains a chain of 15 well-patronized bookshops in key cities nationwide. These outlets not only sell topnotch educational products and materials but also provide superior service to their various clients.

The C & E Information and Resource Center formally opens May 12, 2009 at Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.