No one should be alone on Christmas, but for some of us, it does happen–here’s how you survive.   But don’t go overboard, else you’ll run out of places to hang-out in, like this chic when she realized she couldn’t bring her furbaby clubbing, there was pretty much no place to fit- in to with outfits like these…   Christmas is a time of sharing, I could’ve proceeded with my plans to spend it … Read the rest

  Cocogreen and Co, after three years of catering and deliveries opens its first branch in Yakal, Makati Philippines. 85 guests arrived to feast on over 50 Plant-based and wholefoods sponsored brands.        

You’re standing on a dock, eyeing a sinking ship It almost made it to safety too You watch as the crew fight to sail it to shore Something stings at you sharply as you witness their futile struggle You cant see the captain onboard Maybe he, like you, knows  that it is inevitable Trembling, eyes welling, you stand frozen Helpless, motionless –Death doesnt hurt, not quite as much as succumbing to it does

You can always distinguish western-trained teachers by the playful beat of their sequence. Asians tend to be more  structured in the way they lead a class. Each year the numbers attending AYC gets bigger and bigger, that speaks volumes on how fast the zen virus is spreading in the populace. Or shall I say, antidote? Clark emphasizes on breath-work. It was the first class wherein I really felt my inhale and exhales  settling me in … Read the rest

    We werent able to take photos but Chiqui Mabanta of Corner Tree, Nixie of Surya Yoga and Wellness Center and Rouchelle of PETA also were kind enough to visit us on our first day. Namaste to all the patrons, partners, and friends who supported Cocogreen and Agico on our first day. Cocogreen made a killing (ethical at that) with our Plant-based Better than Cheese line-up, Dark Cocoa Bar and Olive butter. Were happy … Read the rest

  03/19/2013 HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY  DEREK LIN   How long have we known each other? Two years? I have probably harassed you far more often than acceptable  to listen to my frustrations, dreams and quirky proposals to which you’ve been: 1.) Amused 2.) Annoyed but always Attentive (Hey thats 3 As!) You know Id do the same and more for you but all you ever wanna talk about are: 1.) Work 2.) Money 3.) Porn … Read the rest

First time  we experienced an authentic Chinese New Year ceremony. We had Tikoy; sticky rice and sugar for lasting family bonds, mung bean bun for long life and Ponkan for wealth. I ate so much Ponkan coz I was desperate for more money and ignored the Tikoy and the Bun coz I wasnt really sure I wanted to live long anyway. As for the Family bind effect of Tikoy, I have independent siblings and I … Read the rest

  Every year, a Vegan picnic is held, hosted by Azalea Bianca Antonio of Philippine Vegetarian Society. (Thanks for the photos Azalea) We (Cocogreen and Agico vegetarians) were invited for the first time. Talks of business, leisure, politics and organic finds floated aboard. Andrew brought a sushi platter, which was widely appreciated by the Vegan Club. Everyone brought in their specialty dishes, ironically no one brought greens. We were so thrilled to have met the … Read the rest