DADDY'S DAY OUT!

Article written for Hinge Inquirer Publication Magazines (Print). - Northern Living ; Southern Living 

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DADDY'S DAY OUT!

Great Father's Day treats for the month of June.

by: Alan D. R.de Luzuriaga

CELEBRATING FATHERHOOD

The first Father's Day celebration held in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910 was thought of by Sonora Smart Dodd while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in her church. She immediately thought of her father who lost his wife and had to raise six children on his own.

Ms. Dodd wanted to honor fathers like William Smart, and was able to convince people to go to church on that day wearing roses: a red rose to honor a living father, and a white rose to honor a deceased one.

Since then, Father's day is celebrated in most countries, the Philippines included, every 3rd Sunday of June.

This month, Fathers who have shown their dedication as responsible providers and loving Dads can look forward to more than roses to honor and celebrate the occasion.

To Dads, new and experienced, here are some wonderful ways to treat yourself this month.

4 Ways to Celebrate Being the Man of the House!

1) Dad on the Run - Give your body a much needed workout by joining a marathon or a fun run in your community. Let the wife & kids tag along to truly make it a memorable family activity.

(For SOLI)

• Join the 2010 Philippine Independence Day Marathon on June 12, 2010, 4.30 a.m. at the Fort Bonifacio Global City. Featured events are 5k/10k/15k/ and 21k runs. REGISTRATION FEE is PHP 300 (Inclusive of  singlet, race number and certificate). You can register at the following :

CIE - Makati, Gold Tower 107 Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City

ROX - Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City

Contact: Mitch (632) 888-0909 ; Ces 750-4555 ; Malou 0922-8481494

(For NOLI)

• You can join the Freedom Run 2010 on June 13, 2010 at the Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City. Featured events are 3K / 5K / 10K / and 21K runs. This event is for the benefit: St. John the Baptist Educational and Scholarship Foundation in San Juan.

Registration Fee:3K (P450.00), 5K (P500.00), 10K (P550.00), 21K (P600.00)

Registration starts from April 30 to May 29, 2010

Registration Centers: (April 30 – May 14) - V-Mall information Booth, Greenhills Shopping Center.; Toby’s Glorietta 4, Makati City.; Toby’s, Mall of Asia, Pasay and North EDSA. Race kits may be claimed from May 30 – June 6 at the Tiendesitas Tent Lobby, 12 NN to 8 PM . For those in the Greater Manila Area , an additional P100.00 can be added for race kits to be delivered straight to your doorsteps. For inquiries, please call 8975008 or 09228367990 and look for Ana Salas.

• You may also participate in the OCAI Run 2010. This inaugural fun run for humanitarian projects and south pole expedition is happening on June 27, 2010
  at the Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Featured events are 3K / 5K / and 10K runs.

Registration fee for this event is Php 400. Registration period is between April 30 to June 20, 2010 at all Mizuno Stores

2) Gadget Time - Dads will never be the delightful little boys that they really are without their big boy's toys, gizmos and gadgets. Bringing home the bacon every single day becomes all worthwhile when Daddy gets to work and play with these wonderful stuff:

a) Nooka time - Be soft and sexy for the wife, bright and bold for the office gang. And tell the time in a way only you can. Express your mood with the Nooka Zub 20, the polyurethane band Nooka watch.

The Nooka Zub 20 Zot displays the hours as a progression of 12 dots. This design feature allows the watch to display the month on the same display with the date in the seconds window. Features chronograph and alarm 38 x 38 x 8mm / 20mm wide band. Water resistant to 3ATM. Price: Php 6,700.00

Nooka watches are available at : Rafael Jewelery, Level 2, EDSA Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City, Tel. # (+632) 636 3398 and at : My Diamond, Level 2, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City, Tel. #(+632) 757-1086

b) Lights, Camera, Action - Release the hidden Speilberg in you with the Flip Mino HD. Weighing only 3.3 ounces, the Mino HD features a super-slim design that fits in any pocket. You can start recording within 3 seconds of power-up and with a simple one-touch recording, making HD videos are easier and more fun than ever.

The Flip Mino HD Captures 1 hour of those incredible family moments in HD video on a 4GB built-in memory. No need to worry about battery charging as its internal lithium ion battery recharges through a built-in USB arm.

Once you shoot your cinematic masterpiece, the built in FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos and upload them to Facebook™, YouTube™ and other sharing sites.

The Flip Mino HD is priced at Php 9,900.xx at GOGADGETS , Unit 309, 3/F, computer Graphics Inc. Bldg., # 23 Gilmore Ave., New Manila, Q.C. Tel. # 727-8611

c) iPad : the Ultimate Treat - Definitely, the ultimate gift to oneself is the gadget that everyone wants to get their hands on. The iPad. With it's Multi touch 9.7 inch display and 150,000 Applications available, the iPad is the best way to experience the web, video, photos, music, email, facebook, twitter, and so many more stuff you cannot do on any other device.

Although available in the United Sates since April of this year, the iPad is coming to the Philippine shores at a convenient Apple Premium Reseller near you. Or you might want to check out the online Apple Store - Philippines at : http://store.apple.com/ph

3) Spa Service- After taking that gruelling run or work out, reward yourself with a relaxing massage treatment. And since most Dad's are not too comfortable going to Spa's, the perfect solution would be to call up a Home Spa service. Home Spa services provide therapeutic massages for those aching muscles and weary bones.

Call up:

Massage R' Us : Try the Full Body Massage - Php 250 / Hour

Muntinlupa / Cavite/ las Pinas / Paranaque - Tel.# 3844003; 7073687 or Mobile: 0918-8273529

Makati / Taguig - 387-9999 or Mobile: 09209673529

Total Therapy: Try the Ultimate Relaxation Massage- 75 minutes-Php 275.xx

Makati - 5127457 / 9074740 / Mobile: 09163506300

Ortigas/Q.C. /Greenhills: 572-3104 or Mobile: 0908-1476655 / 0922-8868258

4) Chill & Relax - Since it is your day, you can opt to spend it with rest and relaxation in mind. Grab that book on the shelf that you always wanted to read, explore your neighborhood once more by taking a short hike or just lay back and catch a DVD or listen to those favorite tunes in your MP3 Player.

This June, enjoy being a Father in so many different ways. But most of all, the best way to celebrate being a father is to spend it with your kids. As the saying goes - "Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a Dad."

Sidebars:

a) Great Father's Day Dining - Nothing makes Dad's smile so sweet on their special day than a hearty and delicious meal. Surprise your Father with a family treat in one of these culinary destinations.

Pepper Lunch- Treat Dad to some sizzling fine steak cooked before his very eyes with Pepper Lunch's proprietary electromagnetic hot plate. Visit : www.pepperlunch.com.ph

The Power Plant Mall, Concourse Level , Makati, Metro Philippines Tel: +63 2 895 3164 Fax: +63 2 895 6185 Hours: 11am - 10pm

Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Garden Court Level Tel: +63 2 634 3231 Fax: +63 2 631 6410 Hours: 10am - 11pm

Alabang Town Center, 2nd floor Corte de Las Palmas, Alabang Tel : +63 2 856 7062 Hours: 11am - 9pm

Greenbelt 5, 2nd floor - Phase 1 Makati Tel : 482 4319 , Hours 11am - 9pm

Cafe Año - Discover the old world charm with your Dad, where the food is delicious and the place is quiet, soothing and calm. Located at Westgate Alabang, Cafe Año offers a Sunday Family Buffet for Lunch and Dinner: Php 350.00 per Adult & Php 175.00 for children 6 years old and below. Address: 807 – 808 Westgate Precinct, Westgate Center, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa. Tel.# 771-1281, 771-1282 (telefax) Restaurant hours: 7AM – 12MN Sunday – Tuesday, 7AM – 2AM Wednesday – Saturday (Happy Hour from 4PM – 8PM daily)

Sango - For those Dads who crave for a good burger treat, bring him to Sango - The Burger Master where American Burgers turn Japanese. Sango is where your father will be treated to a new kind of gastronomic treat and where the service is fast and efficient. Visit www.sangoburger.com

Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Phone no: 5563182 5563185  Mobile no.: +63 9237041723 +63 9228852790 

Rm. 5 GF, Creekside Mall, Amorsolo St., corner Herrera St., Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone no: 8300391 8894445  Mobile no.: +63 922-8852772 +63 923-2805796 

South Supermarket Alabang Zapote Road, Phone no: 7712201  Mobile no.: +63 922 885 2248 

6 level Shangri-La Plaza Mall , Mandaluyong City, Phone no: 6820377  Mobile no.: 0922-885-2325 

Zong - With its truly authentic Cantonese fare and Zen dining ambiance, Dads will enjoy the good food and relaxing experience. Truly a place where dining is redefined. Visit: www.zong.com.ph . Restaurant hours: 11AM to 3PM, 6PM to 11PM daily

Westgate, Filinvest Corporate City 771-1428, 771-0864

Bonifacio Global City 889-0472, 889, 0479

Paseo De Sta.Rosa, Laguna 0928-4509484

Centris Walk, Quezon City (Soon to Open)

Mamou - Claiming to be a home kitchen, Mamou is being too modest. Although definitely not a fine dining restaurant, the food is extremely good and "reminiscent of hearty, comfortable home-cooked meals of a different era". Treat Dad to Mamou's steak dishes that are said to be truly brilliant.

Serendra, Fort Bonifacio 856-3569 , 0917-8162668

3 best things about Fatherhood:

1) Fathers not only pass on his family name and bloodline to his children. More importantly, fathers pass down a legacy that he hopes will be passed on to succeeding generations. Values such as hard work, honesty, caring for others and many other ideals embraced by fathers are lovingly passed on to their children and to their children's children.

2) Sharing Fatherhood with a Great Mom. Fatherhood is the other half of the parenthood team, taking equal responsibility for the upbringing of children. From making life-changing decisions to simply spending quality time with the kids - like walking them to school, playing in the yard or preparing their food. It is this special partnership that makes fatherhood so special.

3) Is that Fatherhood is Hard ! The greatest thing about being a Dad is how mundane things are simply, never that mundane. Simple things like reading a bedtime story, watching a movie or or washing the car with your kids are always an adventure. Before being a Dad, we always thought our lives were complete. And were we wrong about that. Each day is waking up to a whole new and different world and that's what makes being a father great!