Fitness Republic (San Mateo Rizal)

Since its opening in 2005, Fitness Republic has become an icon in fitness and health in the town of San Mateo Rizal. Operated by Mr Robert Gascon , accountant, athlete and owner of this establishment. Health and fitness promotion is the main goal of this gym and has been involved in numerous activity in promoting health to the people of San Mateo. According to Robert, ever since he was in college he's  been involved in swimming and other outdoor activities.Which is his main drive in putting up this gym. Fitness Republic has around 500 active members and  has participated in body building competition's locally.

Located in the heart of  Ampid, boast of its four storey  building and is equipped with a gym and sauna. Its instructors are of top caliber and are certified fitness trainers . At Fitness Republic, health and Fitness is not an option but a way of life...

''Balut'' Uniquely Filipino?

 

Balut is a term meaning '' wrapped''. Is a fertilized duck egg boilled and is a popular street food snack here in the Philippines. The best way to get balut for the first time is to go to Pateros. A town that specializes in Balutan, it got its name from  the tagalog word ''Pato'' meaning duck and pateros means duck raisers. Balut is so popular that you can get it everywhere. Peddled in the streets or you can even get it in malls served in the form of Kwek Kwek (fried duck eggs covered in yellow breading). Balut is popular here and in south east asian country like  Laos , Cambodia and Vietnam. The most common way to eat balut is to crack it open and eat it in the shell, just add a pinch of salt and vinegar and eat it. It is also a popular food for '' pulutan'' or  finger food , eaten with beer or any alcoholic beverage. What made balut so popular? because its cheap and it is easy to make and is packed with protein. Grab yourself a balut?