FRANCIS

I find you cool and today is your birthday!

The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he has travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry.

He was elected Supreme Pontiff on 13 March 2013.

Some of the things I admire about him is his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic courage and to keep their doors open to everyone

“My people are poor and I am one of them”

He was born in Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936, the son of Italian immigrants. His father Mario was an accountant employed by the railways and his mother Regina Sivori was a committed wife dedicated to raising their five children. He graduated as a chemical technician and then chose the path of the priesthood, entering the Diocesan Seminary of Villa Devoto. On 11 March 1958 he entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus. He completed his studies of the humanities in Chile and returned to Argentina in 1963 to graduate with a degree in philosophy from the Colegio de San José in San Miguel. From 1964 to 1965 he taught literature and psychology at Immaculate Conception College in Santa Fé and in 1966 he taught the same subject at the Colegio del Salvatore in Buenos Aires. From 1967-70 he studied theology and obtained a degree from the Colegio of San José.

Pope Francis will celebrate his first Christmas as pontiff this year by giving personal gifts to the poor of Rome.

The Vatican has announced that 2,000 envelopes containing free public transport tickets and telephone cards will be distributed in the Italian capital in the next few days by nuns from the order of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who serve meals to the poor and the homeless.
The envelopes will also include a Christmas picture signed by the pope and a stamp from the Vatican's post office so that the recipient can also forward them to family or friends.

The gifts are expected to be handed out to people the pope has personally met since his election in March as well as others in need.

Blogapalooza 2013

Lucky that I got a chance to be a part of this wonderful event, which is something that I've always been looking forward this year.
Hey if there is such events for tattoo artists, mountaineers, geeks, etc. this is the thing for a blogger like me.

I get a chance to meet other bloggers, and network with businesses that participated. This is a B2B(Blogger to Business) event in the first place.

The best part of all, this is event is not all fun...

Most specially, the event was able to gather a big amount of money that was given to World Vision for the Yolanda survivors.

Ice Cream and Brandy: A different kind of fusion

Who would have thought that ice cream and brandy could be mixed to make a delightful and luxurious creation?

FOG City Creamery, a popular, one-of-a-kind artisan ice cream brand, and Emperador Distillers, Inc., a company with a long tradition of bringing world-class liquor products to Filipino celebrations  decided to combine their expertise and create something that can be enjoyed by many – especially ice cream lovers and liquor connoisseurs.

FOG City’s expertly made Fruit and Nuts Deluxe ice cream has the signature touch of Emperador Deluxe’s distinct flavors of Palomino grapes toffee, almonds and honey. This perfectly complements the rich taste of different fruits and nuts and the creamy goodness of ice cream.

Emperador Deluxe is a luxurious blend that allows people to savor everyday luxury,” Mr. Edward Gador, Brand Manager for Emperador Deluxe said. “Why not have that taste of luxury in an ice cream? We are very happy to have Fog City as a partner in achieving this very unique creation!” adds Mr. Carlos Vergara, Managing Director for International Spirits.

Mr. Edward Gador, Ms. Edylyn Gamboa and Mr. Carlos Alfredo Vergara

Emperador Deluxe’s golden amber liquid has been the result of carefully followed traditions that have been handed down through generations. This new imported blend from Emperador Distillers, Inc. imported from Spain allows consumers to experience a new level of luxury with its renowned taste and quality.

In the same manner, FOG City only uses top quality ingredients as a commitment in serving only fresh, all-natural and quality ice cream.

                                                                                        

“More is not always better,” Ms. Edy Gamboa points out, “but by using only the finest and purest ingredients, and by meticulously mixing all of these ingredients together, we can have a creation that has more depth in flavor and in taste. Having Emperador Deluxe as one of the key ingredients is a big privilege for us.”

Every scoop of Fruit and Nuts Deluxe will change the experience of eating ice cream, tasting dried apricots, pistachios, almonds and Emperador Deluxe, highlighting the delightful and luxurious ice cream FOG City and Emperador Distillers, Inc. made.

Make sure to place your order at FOG City Creamery to experience this exception ice cream, Fruit and Nuts Deluxe, at (+632) 729-9403 or Mobile (0917) 883-3344. For more information on Emperador Deluxe, visit www.emperadorbrandy.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EmperadorDeluxe.