According to most dictionaries, a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, bravery, patriotism, outstanding achievements, noble qualities, just to name a few. In short, they are the game changers.
A mentor once told me that “a half-lived life is a life wasted.” He administered that if I don’t change my game, I will stay stuck in a rut forever. Thankfully, with the help of my parents, family, and mentors, whom I consider my heroes, I was able to survive and now enjoying the fruitful and dynamic results of my chosen industry.
These people showed me that I CAN change things, one step at a time.
Relatively, there are establishments and brands that commemorate the hardships and outstanding achievements of our fellow countrymen. Such is this Filipino-inspired restaurant in Tagaytay called Siglo Modern Filipino.
In time for the 199th Philippines Independence Day, Siglo Modern Filipino Restaurant celebrates its first year anniversary by commemorating the hardship and the sacrifices of our fellow countrymen. Starting May 12, customers and followers can submit their videos of their nominated modern hero on Siglo Modern Filipino’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/siglomodernfilipinotagaytay/).
To join, just submit to Siglo’s facebook page a short video showing who your living hero is and why. Both the person who sent the video and his/her hero will each win a total of Php 15,000 worth of gift certificates. Winners can use these GCs to treat themselves and their families when they dine at Siglo and stay at View Park Hotel Tagaytay. Siglong Bayani Mo Video entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm of June 5, 2017, only.
Siglo Modern Filipino opened its doors on June 12, 2016, to offer heirloom recipes from all over the Philippines. It also actively promotes the use of sustainable and organic ingredients by promoting local farmers, communities, and organizations. For diners, it means that you get to enjoy the farm-to-fork experience — the best local produce using traditional cooking methods for dishes done with a twist by the Siglo culinary team headed by Executive Chef Vic Dinawanao. Quite simply, you get a to travel the Philippines through food, all in one place.
For its first anniversary, Siglo joins the country in celebrating our 119th Independence Day with fun activities: Independence Day-themed buffet spread, a gallery exhibit of local ingredients, cultural presentation, display of curated products from Cavite for your shopping pleasure and more. CHOP (Culinary Historians of the Philippines) will also join in the festivities by holding part of its annual Independence Day event, CHOP Kalayaan Food Tour of Highlands Cavite at Siglo.
For more information on how you and your modern day hero can get a chance to enjoy 15k worth of gift certificates at Siglo and View Park Hotel, please visit Siglo Modern Filipino’s Facebook page.
The Siglong Bayani Mo is just one of the many exciting deals Siglo Modern Filipino’s 1st Anniversary. Keep up-to-date by visiting www.viewparkhotel.com and its social media accounts.
I believe that everyone has the potential to change for the better. Whoever your modern hero may be, we cannot just follow the status quo. To make a mark, we have to do things differently.
To reserve your seats at Siglo Modern Filipino or for inquiries, please contact 0922-8851516 (Sun), 0999-8839460 (Smart, Viber ready), 0917-5446396 (Globe), 584-4090 (Manila line) and 046-4130862 (Cavite line). Siglo Modern Filipino is the restaurant located inside View Park Hotel Tagaytay, right across Picnic Grove.
Millie is currently working as the Features Editor for WhenInManila.com. She loves to collaborate, organize workshops, photography, cook, and eat. When she’s not busy, she reads and travels with the family to discover beautiful places. She also believes that it is only when you get out of your comfort zone that you will truly realize who you are.
