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Protinol: Avon's Game Changing Skincare Techology

2022-07-08T14:33:00.000+08:00

7 days is all you need to get the best version of your skin. Unlock this secret now! Clinical trials reveal 100% proven results!

Collagen makes up about 80% of the skin and is a crucial element for building proteins. But by the time one turns 25, the skin begins to lose this key element. As the skin loses more collagen over time, it becomes harder for the skin to stay smooth and plump. For decades, global beauty brand Avon has innovated with technology that set the benchmark for skincare. This year, the company’s latest innovation is the breakthrough skin-care product Anew Renewal Serum, which promises healthier and future-proof skin in just 7 days.

The Anew Renewal Serum harnesses the power of Protinol, a world-exclusive formula that works way quicker, gentler, and more effective than retinol, the previous benchmark in the category. Protinol is designed to strengthen the skin’s foundation with a unique double collagen boost, restoring two types of collagen—collagen 1 and collagen 3, also known as baby collagen, that allow these small building blocks to bind together more efficiently. Working together with niacinamide, the Protinol in the Anew Renewal Serum helps restore baby skin in just 7 days, along with 7 powerful skin benefits—fine lines reduced, firmer and smoother-looking skin, more radiant glow, minimized pores, and stronger-feeling and more resilient skin.

A clinical efficacy test conducted among women aged 40 to 65 years old reveal 100% proven results showing an improvement in at least one of these benefits after using Anew Renewal Serum. What you do now affects your future—make preventative measures with Anew Renewal Serum as early as now before lines become visible, helping you future-proof your skin.

Still don’t believe it? We dare you to put it to the test! Register at bit.ly/FutureproofARS to get a free sample and start your journey to become the next face of Avon Anew. To shop, contact your Avon rep or visit www.avonshop.ph and experience your best skin in just 7 days.

Get naturally Smoother and Brighter skin in just 5 days!

2022-07-06T14:40:00.001+08:00

The secret to smoother, brighter skin has always been right under our noses: the humble Papaya. The fruit is not only delicious, but it is also a good source of fiber, Vitamins C, and Vitamin A, as well as antioxidants that help prevent chronic diseases, reduce cancer risk, or even slow down cancer progression. In addition to keeping the body healthy, it is also best known for keeping the skin at its best: reducing wrinkles, sagging, and of course, promoting brighter and smoother skin. For decades, Papaya has been a beauty cult favorite and has become one of the most prominent natural ingredients in personal care products. That is all thanks to an enzyme called Papain, which can act as a strong skin exfoliator that removes dead skin cells, making the skin brighter and more supple. Now, through the no. 1 Lotion brand in the Philippines, you can get naturally brighter and smoother skin in just 5 days with the new and improved Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Collection—made from 100% Papaya fruit!

“Avon Naturals has always been nature-inspired, and with Papaya, you can’t go wrong especially if you want smooth, glowing skin,” says Dione Cotoco, Head of Beauty, Avon Philippines. The Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Hand & Body Lotion provides 4x more Papaya extracts which when applied, can moisturize your skin for 30 hours leaving skin soft, smooth, and looking healthy. Dermatologically tested, each application is lightweight, non-greasy, non-sticky and quick absorbing! Nourish and brighten your skin now and avail in 200mL, 400mL, and 750mL variants.

The mild and cleansing Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Shower Gel will leave your skin soft and smooth with each cleanse with 4x Papaya extract as the Hand and Body Lotion. Meanwhile, the Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Bar Soap will make you fresh from head to toe with every wash with 2x Papaya extract.

The Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Collection is free from Parabens, Triclosan, Lanolin, Phthalates, Benzophenone, Mineral Oil and Silicon – all of which are proven to be harmful to the body over time.
Cotoco continues, “Everything in this collection is expertly formulated without these harmful chemicals and ingredients. Every time you wash, lather, moisturize, you will get a burst of joy, feel you will get closer to nature, and ultimately achieve brighter and smoother skin.” Naturally brighter, smoother skin in as fast as 5 days? Yes! Feel a burst of joy daily with the new and improved Avon Naturals Papaya & Soy Collection!

Shop via an Avon representative or online through avonshop.ph, or like, follow, and check out Avon Philippines on Facebookand Instagram to find out how you can shop your favorite Avon products!

World Vision and DepEd's “Brigada Pagbasa”

2019-09-21T09:52:00.000+08:00

In celebration of the National Literacy Month this September and in preparation for November’s National Reading Month, World Vision Development Foundation in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) launches Brigada Pagbasa, a movement that seeks to enhance the reading skills of the Filipino children.

The project, an extension of the Brigada Eskwela campaign that promotes community participation in time for school opening, will bring together experts, change makers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders across all sectors from international and local agencies, as well as public and private organizations to spread reading literacy among Filipino children.

World Vision Philippines Executive Director Mr. Rommel Fuerte (left) and DepEd ESQ External Partnerships Service Undersecretary Mr. Tonisito M.C. Umali (right) forged their partnership to enhance the reading skills of the Filipino children through the Brigada Pagbasa program.

To make this happen, World Vision, together with DepEd, is partnering with the National Library of the Philippines, National Book Development Board, GCash, Rex Bookstore, and E Net Philippines, and have also tapped TV and radio personality Joyce Pring to be the Ambassador for Brigada Pagbasa.

“Literacy, most especially amongst the children and youth, is one of the key factors that determines how well a country progresses in this rapidly-changing world. We have an unfortunate reality where some Filipinos, both young and old, are still struggling with their literacy skills,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, Executive Director of World Vision in the Philippines.

DepEd ESQ External Partnerships Service Undersecretary Mr. Tonisito M.C. Umali (left) and World Vision Philippines Executive Director Mr. Rommel Fuerte (right) signed their commitment to raise literacy rate in the Philippines through the Brigada Pagbasa program.

Based on a report by United Nations, the Philippines has the highest literacy rate at 97.95 percent among Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia. The literacy rate is 98.9 percent among females and 97 percent among males aged 15-24.

While the literacy rate showed the country’s improvement from the past years, there is still a staggering number of children in the country who face literacy challenges. The remaining gap reflected in the study above shows that more work must be done to address this pressing issue.

TV and radio personality Joyce Pring is the World Vision Ambassador for Brigada Pagbasa.

“To become literate is an important component in the development of children, especially at this fast-paced, technology-driven age. Brigada Pagbasa aims to unleash the potential in every child,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, Executive Director of World Vision Philippines.

Brigada Pagbasa will fully commence this November at several communities across the Philippines to educate everyone the value of reading.

In photo (from left): Mr. Rez Salazar of DepEd Division of Camarines Norte, World Vision Philippines Executive Director Mr. Rommel Fuerte, DepEd ESQ External Partnerships Service Undersecretary Tonisito M.C. Umali, and Ms. Renita Abraham Ed.D. of DepEd Division of Camarines Norte.

“This campaign is a life-long commitment for all of us, perhaps, until every child receives an opportunity to be educated and to develop his or her full potential,” Mr. Fuerte added.

About World Vision

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

WHO PH's Walk the Talk Manila: The Health for All Challenge

2019-09-13T10:10:00.000+08:00

World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines will stage the first non-competitive and inclusive event entitled “Walk the Talk Manila: The Health for All Challenge” as part of the organization’s mission to promote the right to health of every Filipino. The event ill be held on September 15, 2019, 7:00 AM at Pacific Rim, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Walk the Talk Manila will highlight UHC while promoting a healthy lifestyle, a week before the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the High-Level Meeting (HLM) on UHC in New York.

The event is open to all ages and is free-of-charge. There will be running, walking, and non-motorized wheels (e.g., wheelchairing) in different distances (3K, 5K, 10K), as well as biking (10K).

The Universal Health Care (UHC) Act or Republic Act No. 11223 was signed into law on 20 February 2019. The landmark measure summarizes the political commitment of the Philippine government to provide health for all Filipinos. The law automatically enrolls all Filipino citizens in the National Health Insurance Program and prescribes complementary reforms in the health system.

World Vision, Procter and Gamble and DepEd Malabon Division Office Launch "Pag-asa sa Basura"

2019-08-01T10:35:00.000+08:00

Ms. Cynthia Ayles, Schools Division Superintendent/OIC of Department of Education Malabon Division

World Vision and Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines together with Department of Education Malabon Division Office launched the “Pag-asa sa Basura” campaign, a sustainable waste collection and recycling system targeting several schools in Metro Manila. The project will be done in 25 chosen schools in Malabon and Quezon City.

Mr. Mark Mesina, Head of CENRO and representative of Mayor Antolin A. Oreta III

The participating schools will be outfitted with school-based materials recovery facilities (MRF) for various solid waste materials including sachet packaging. The students who will be participating in the campaign are encouraged to bring sachets to receive incentives such as school supplies. Furthermore, the profits that will be collected from the MRF will be used for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) programs like improvements in their handwashing facilities and WaSH education.

Mr. Rommel Fuerte, National Director of World Vision Development Foundation Inc.

This initiative will not only be benefiting the children but also saving the environment with the goal of preventing at least one million pieces of sachets going to the ocean. Educators, students, and parents will also be trained on the principles of solid waste management specifically recycling.

Ms. Anna Legarda, Communications Head of Procter & Gamble Philippines

Official representatives who joined the event were Cynthia Ayles, Schools Division Superintendent/ OIC of DepEd Malabon, Eliseo Raymundo, Head for School Governance and Operations Division, Anna Legarda, Head of Communications of Procter & Gamble, Jun Godornes, Resource Development Director of World Vision Philippines, and Principals from the 20 participating schools in Malabon.

Representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Malabon City, Department of Education Malabon Division, World Vision Development Foundation Inc., and Procter & Gamble Philippines with the school principals from the participating schools in Malabon come together to officially launch the Pag-asa sa Basura Project.

“World Vision Philippines is so blessed with the success of all of our initiatives with our partners and on behalf of our organization, I would like to thank them for their unwavering support to our advocacy. Let’s continue to work together for the Filipino children,” said World Vision Philippines Executive Director Rommel Fuerte.

To know more and support World Vision Philippines activities, visit www.worldvision.org.ph. You may also follow /worldvisionph on Facebook and @worldvisionphl on Instagram for updates.

About World Vision

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

5 Ways Parents Can Help their Kids Enjoy School

2019-06-18T10:41:00.000+08:00

Kids are now back in school, and no one is more excited than the parents who love to see their children learn and grow. However, some children can experience uneasiness especially when they’re meeting new teachers and classmates.

As parents, you can manage your kids’ anxieties during this period with these five tips from Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz in case your children are concerned when they go to school.

Adjust their sleeping schedule ahead of time

As summer break may have changed your child’s body clock, it’s best to help them adjust their sleeping schedule at least one week before the first day of school. Minimize their TV watching, gadget usage, or outdoor playtime and let them understand that they need to sleep early for school. That way, their body clock has started to adjust, which prevents them from having a hard time waking up especially if their class is in the morning.

Send them to school on first few days

First day of school with new classmates and teacher can be a little intimidating to your kids, so ensure to free your time to send them to school. Their anxiety in going to a different environment can be eased off if someone familiar is around.

Encourage them to make friends

One way to get your kid comfortable especially if they feel anxious on the first day of school is to encourage them to make new friends. According to a study by University of Virginia in 2017, making friends is critical for children to enjoy school and learning. Not only does it alleviate their back to school blues, but it also gives them better mental health in times of problems like social anxiety in the future.

Prepare a night before

It’s easier to go to school especially in the morning if your kids’ things are already set a night before. As a parent, it’s our duty help our children like ironing their uniform, checking their backpacks, or preparing their baon at least a night before. It also lessens the preparation time needed in the morning if the items are all set beforehand.

Protect them from common ailments

Schools may be the second home for our kids, but it does not mean they are free from common ailments when they’re away from the parents. Aside from keeping them healthy to prevent colds and flu from their classmates, there’s also a common problem occurring in schools you must watch out for – head lice infestation.

A medical check-up by the Department of Education Health and Nutrition of over 3 million public school students showed that 436,325 of them had pediculosis (head lice infestation), making it one of the leading health problems and causes of absenteeism in public schools in the country.

Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, through the Kilusang Kontra Kuto (movement against head lice), a coalition of health professionals, industry experts and parents composed of the Department of Education, University of the Philippines College of Public Health (UPCH), Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP), and Mommy Bloggers Philippines, aim to promote the correct way of preventing and treating head lice infestation. Licealiz effectively kills lice and nits after two weeks if used twice a week and prevents lice infestation from recurring if used once a week. That way, your child is safe from head lice infestation, especially when they interact with other kids.

While the kids are young and have yet to explore on their own, it’s our duty as parents to guide them to a more enjoyable and healthier back to school season.

To know more about Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

Huge Savings at the Electrolux Warehouse Sale

2019-06-14T10:52:00.000+08:00

Check out the Electrolux Warehouse Sale this weekend and score big discounts on a variety of Electrolux and White-Westinghouse home appliances!

Electrolux is hosting its Warehouse Sale from June 14-16, 2019, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the CEVA Logistics Olivares Warehouse located at Villa Olivarez Juanita De Leon St., Brgy. San Dionisio, Paranaque City.

Enjoy big discounts on Electrolux appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, cooking ranges, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners and more! Customers may pay using cash or major credit cards. Product testing is even available at the event site.

As a global leader in appliances, Electrolux continues to offer innovative and sustainable products catering the needs of the Filipino households.

Prepare healthier and tastier meals for your family with Electrolux NutriFresh™ Inverter Refrigerators designed with features that help food stay fresh, so dishes are even more delicious. Create delectable dishes like a pro with the free-standing cooking ranges and cooktops.

Committed to shape living for the better, Electrolux has appliances to help Filipino families have a cleaner and healthier home environment such as vacuum cleaners with features that effectively removes dust and allergens, and aircon that provides cleaner, fresh air.

When it comes to laundry needs, the Electrolux UltimateCare™ Front Load Washing Machines got you covered, designed to give clothes a better clean and care.

Don’t miss this chance to purchase an Electrolux appliance for your home – visit the Electrolux Warehouse Sale for big discounts and savings!

For more information on Electrolux appliances and the Warehouse Sale, visit www.electrolux.com.ph or facebook.com/ElectroluxPhilippines.

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2018, Electrolux had sales of SEK 124 billion and employed 54,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.ph.

Reminders from Mothers We Can’t Forget

2019-05-09T11:30:00.000+08:00

Mothers only want the best for their children. They want them to be able to navigate through the ups and downs of life happily and healthily. This is why they enforce wellness routines and habits that seem annoying at first, but actually have benefits in the long run.

Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz got the chance to interact with some people who cherish the reminders their moms gave them when they were younger, and still carry those healthy habits to this day.

Eating healthy

It’s a struggle to get kids to eat their vegetables, even though it’s good for them. College student Missy (not her real name), grew up with a lot of vegetables in her diet. “Sometimes they tasted a little bland,” she recounts, “but I can hardly tell, growing up eating them. It was never a bother. Her meals are wonderful and irreplaceable.” For one working girl who wishes to remain anonymous, this routine of eating healthy food made her aware of its many benefits: “When I was younger, I was rarely sick and had no digestive problems.” she shares.

Drinking lots of water

Aside from eating your greens, it is also important to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day. A habit that Lisa Navidad - who is now a mother herself - picked up from her own mom. “It’s hard to get my kids to drink water now because they prefer soft drinks or juice, which I can understand because I’ve been there,” she adds. Still, she stresses the importance of staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Playing sports and exercising

Keeping active through sports and exercise was a routine that was very beneficial to LJ Dominguez, a former student athlete. Which was why he didn’t mind doing it. “I grew taller. [Now] I do it on my own. It became a habit.” he adds. Mikhaila Ilano, a freelance artist, shares this sentiment. “It helps me become comfortable with physical activity,” she says. She also shares that it was a habit that promotes good discipline: “Even though she [my mom] did not have time to care for me… she tried her best to raise me with discipline from different activities.”

Maintaining proper hygiene

Maintaining proper hygiene is always a good habit to have. The mother of Anne Jordan, a college student, encouraged her to diligently and routinely brush her teeth. While she admits that she was annoyed about it at first, she agreed that it paid off well as she grew older. “I now have a healthy set of teeth [and] I don’t have any dental complications,” she says proudly. The mom of an anonymous high school student makes her and her sister wash their hair with head lice shampoo: “They were kind of tedious to do, but whenever my mom would take the time to patiently brush the nits in my hair, I realized I couldn’t complain.” She realizes that eventually she will have to keep track of her own health, so she is grateful that her mom is still there to give her reminders.

There are many things we should thank our moms for this Mother’s Day. But most of all, we should be thankful for the healthy routines that they made us do. It showed how much they care for us, and how it shapes our health and lifestyle today.

To all the mothers out there, Licealiz wishes you a Happy Mother’s Day!

To know more about Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

Prepare Your Kids for the Great Outdoors This Summer With Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo

2019-04-16T11:41:00.000+08:00

Most kids today grew up dependent on technology. Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, television, and other gadgets have and will always be a part of their childhood and lifestyle. However, this does not mean that we cannot let them experience the joys of riding a bike, playing tag, and lots of other activities that kids used to love doing outdoors, especially during the summer break.

While it is important to let your kids have fun under the sun, certain precautions must still be set to ensure that they are safe from harm and discomfort. Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, together with several moms from various walks of life shared tips on how to arm their kids for a fun and safe day outdoors!

Protecting them from environmental risks

The outdoors can also cause harm to your kid if you do not take safety measures to avoid possible natural risks. “Of course, I worry that they could get diseases especially with the recent measles outbreak, but thankfully my kids are vaccinated, and that takes away a lot of stress and worry for us,” says mommy of three and children’s book author Teresa Dumadag.

If your kids will run around in the afternoon, be sure to put sunblock to protect them from harmful UV rays and bring mosquito repellent to keep dengue-carrying mosquitoes away. Mommy Laila, co-founder of lifestyle brand Elements of Tomorrow and mom of one, also says that it is important to dress according to the weather: “We let our child, Sid Nayon, play freely in nature whether it’s sunny or rainy. So of course we dress him accordingly so he is well-protected.”

Preparing for emergencies

For Mommy Teresa, prevention is better than cure. Whenever she and her husband take their three boys to the park, she always makes sure they are ready for whatever accidents and emergencies that may occur. “Just recently, my eldest son fell while running and wounded his knee. Thankfully, we had wet wipes to clean the wound and found a restroom he could wash it in,” she shared.

Meanwhile, Mommy Kaye, a part-time working mom with a three-year-old, says that she already has a bag of essentials prepared for whenever she goes out with her son, Riley: “The contents of the backpack include a small towel, wipes, alcohol, mosquito repellent patches, a bottle of water and an extra shirt.” Being prepared for emergencies can also give you that peace of mind and will let you enjoy alongside your kid.

Teaching your kids proper hygiene

While putting several safety measures for your kids is important, nothing is more effective than teaching your kids to take care of themselves. Mommy Heart Calimlim, virtual assistant and freelance writer, says that she makes sure to explain to her kids the importance of proper hygiene: “It’s for their own sake. Kung hindi ko sila tuturuan na alagaan sarili nila, baka ikapahamak pa nila at lalo silang magkasakit (It’s for their own sake. If I don’t teach them to take care of themselves, it will cause more harm and they’re more likely to catch diseases).”

Washing hands right after playing is also an effective way to avoid germs. According to Mommy Kaye, “There’s always a feeling of paranoia, if I may call it, because playing outside brings a lot of germs, especially now that he’s in a phase where he keeps on biting his nails.” This is why right after playing, one of the first things Mommy Kaye does is to make Riley wash his hands to avoid illnesses caused by these germs.

Keeping it consistent at home

To support her son’s active and adventurous personality, Mommy Laila believes that protecting him is a daily and consistent thing: “We see to it that our kid is healthy in terms of their food. We only feed him plant-based and organic food so that when he plays outside, he’s not prone to sickness and he has strength.” Promoting a healthy diet as well as regular vitamin intake can build up your child’s strength so that he is ready to face everything when he plays outdoors.

Your kid should not be the only one being protected, but also the whole family. Mommy Teresa shared, “There was a time when we had a maid who had lice. She was the one taking care of my son so he also got head lice and so we had to buy head lice shampoo for the both of them.” Shampoo specifically made for head lice infestation is the best treatment you can give to your child. In case of head lice infestation, use Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo twice a week for two weeks, and once a week for prevention of head lice recurrence. That way, your child is safe from head lice infestation, especially when they interact with other kids.

At the end of the day, it is always our child’s happiness that we care about. Mommy Heart shared, “Ever since we started letting our kids play outside, I always see them happy and they really look forward to play time.” Taking the time to spend a whole day of playing outdoors with your kids is also a great opportunity to bond and of course, there is no better way for parents to show their love for their kids than to spend quality time with them.

To know more about Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

This Summer's McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop is Explorer Edition!

2019-03-30T21:18:00.000+08:00

Every summer is a challenge for every parent like me. Not because it's vacation and we have to deal with them every hour of the day for two months, ha ha. Some would want to send their kids off to their relatives for a week or two. or maybe for the whole summer months. Me, I want my kids to enjoy summer vacation, like swimming, or if budget permits, send them to have something to learn like sports or any musical instruments.

What about Mcdonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop? Why not. This year, kids can experience an exciting adventure of fun and learning with its Explorer Edition.

My 9-year old son was able to experience being a crew yesterday. With just about 2 hours I could see he really enjoyed it. From making cheeseburger, to assisting at the Drive Thru and main counters, to dancing (Zeke loves to dance!) with Ronald McDonald.

I think it's very uplifting to a child for playing a role of an adult like in a Mcdonald's store. It teaches them responsibility and respect.

Of course the kids got their certificates of participation. Look at their happy faces!

The weekday workshop (2 housr per day) costs Php695 while the weekend workshop (3 hours per day) costs Php595 inclusive of uniforms, bag and as a special treat, the new Kiddie Crew Club membership club ID (with member-exclusive perks.)

Check out the nearest McDonald's store for the forms or via https://www.mcdokiddiecrew.com/ for the participating stores and other details.

Sarah G Finds a New Love with Phoenix Super LPG

2019-03-22T19:44:00.000+08:00

A German-made SRG regulator, Phoenix Super LPG was launched yesterday promising Safe, Sigurado and Simple.

We were welcomed by Phoenix Petroleum AVP Ms Celina Matias.

Prior to the launch, some of the guests were invited in groups to try 5-minute dishes using the Phoenix Super LPG.

Here's my very competitive group..

Dishes were judged by Chef JM Sunglao and executives from Phoenix and Enderun College.

Here's one of the dishes prepared, steamed fish seasoned with oyster sauce, lime, soy and fish sauce:

The winning group was judged by the taste, considering the exactness (whether cooking instructions i.e. measurement of ingredients were followed) thereby resulting in a not too salty nor spicy dishes. They took home gift certificates as prize.

How many successful celebrities we know have found passion in cooking? Pop star sensation Sarah G. recently took culinary classes and shares the same passion. Why not? Us mothers sing in almost every household chores we do, and I'd say always when cooking!

During the launch of Phoenix Super LPG, Sarah G. shared how she enjoyed family meals together specially prepared even if it were simple Filipino food like adobo, sinigang and tinola. She also pointed out the importance of having help or assistance available when needed where she counts her mentors in singing, dancing and acting. Likewise, she acknowledges the assistance of Phoenix Super LPG specially since she just started cooking. It's safety feature and ease of use makes cooking enjoyable for her. Sarah G. feels good that she is able to cook for her family and friends.

The program ended with a toast. Ang sarap pala magluto with Super Phoenix LPG!

About Phoenix Super LPG

For deliveries and inquiries, dial #SUPER (#78737). Phoenix Super LPG is available in all Phoenix Superhubs and LPG dealers nationwide. For a complete list of dealers, please visit www.phoenixfuels.ph/LPG

The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights

2019-03-18T18:38:00.001+08:00

(L-R) Serafin Tolentino, Safety Officer; Noel Castro, Consultant; Wilfredo Placino, Vice Chairman and President of Global Gateway Development Corp.; Bernie Bituin, Launch Master; and Joel Santos, Balloon Crew Chief.

The mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That moment when they all rise up to the sky in the sunrise is one of the most IG-worthy moments we’ll see all year. This year’s Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival on April 12 to 14 promises to be even bigger, bolder, busier, and better. The event boasts of a bigger and more accessible venue at Clark Global City—a thriving hub of industry and commerce that you can literally get to by air, land, and sea.

This event brings people from all walks of life together. Around 50,000 to 70,000 people are expected to come that weekend, from families with young children, teens, students,tourists, to various groups such as motoring clubs, foodies and travel enthusiasts, even real estate groups, and government officials. A jam-packed weekend There will be balloon rides, of course, but the festival also has activities on the ground while people wait for their turn on a balloon, and for those who prefer to stay earthbound. There are over a hundred of food and shopping choices. There are fun activities for kids and families such as inflatable attractions and slides, shows for kids with their favorite cartoon characters.

The country’s hottest music acts, along with the best of Pampanga’s bands will take the stage every night over the weekend with the country’s hottest acts—Slapshock on Friday, Kamikazee on Saturday and Ely Buendia,Hale, and Unique Salonga on Sunday. Car and motorsport enthusiasts will gather together for several major events that include the National Drift Championship, Slalom Racing, Philippine Auto Cross Championship Series, Philippine Rally Cross Series and Motorcycle Stunt Show. We’ll also be witnessing groups dancing and grooving to the beat this summer as 20 dance groups from different cities compete on April 13, 2019.

The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a feast for all the senses and a weekend that you wouldn’t want to miss. The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival hosted by Clark Global City, co-presented by SM City Clark, powered by Phoenix Pulse Technology, supported by Dickies and The Medical City Clark.

For more information on the event, follow on (Facebook, Twitter and IG) @clarkglobalcityhabf.

Unilab Foundation Leads Play Champions with Play It Forward

2018-11-17T14:29:00.000+08:00

In celebration of the National Children’s Month this November, Play It Forward and their partners – play champions – came up with different ways of participating in this week-long celebration.

Happening from November 18 to 24, 2018, Play Advocacy Week is a campaign led by Play It Forward, Unilab Foudation’s therapeutic play program for children in vulnerable areas. The program is founded on the belief that every child has the right to play, and that play is essential in the mental health and holistic development of children.

With more than 30 partners from the government, corporate companies, the academe, and the healthcare sector, Play It Forward wants to reach as many people as possible in order to make play happen.

You too can be part of the Play Advocacy Week! Here are some of the activities organized by our Play Champions:

PLAY with colors at the Color Run Hero Tour.

● What’s happening: Join this colorful fun run organized by YesPinoy Foundation, an advocacy founded by actor Dingdong Dantes. Find out why it’s dubbed the “Happiest 5k on the Planet!”

● When is this: November 18, 2018 in McKinley West, Taguig City

● This is best for: Everyone! Bring your friends or family in support of the youth of our country.

● I’m interested! How can I join? Visit www.runrio.com/race/the-color-run-hero-tour-2018 for details!

Watch a local theater PLAY with your kids at PETA.

● What’s happening: Watch the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)’s show, “Tagu-Taguan, Nasaan ang Buwan?” It is a children’s musical filled with quirky and imaginative sets and characters.

● When is this: The show will run from November 18 to 29, 2018

● This is best for: The whole family!

● I’m interested! How can I join? Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PETATHEATER for details on where you can purchase tickets. PETA Theater Center is located at #5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

PLAY with your imagination and make dolls with scraps, at Museo Pambata’s Doll Making Workshop.

● What’s happening: Museo Pambata is conducting a Doll-Making Workshop!

● When is this: November 24 and 25, 2018, 9:00AM to 4:00PM

● This is best for: Kids, and adults too! If you are a mom, a teacher, a nurse, or if you simply want to learn another bonding activity with kids, then this is the place to go!

● More fun: A photo exhibit called “Through the Eyes of a Child”, as well as an art sale by kids, will also run in Museo Pambata from November 18 to 24.

● I’m interested! How can I join? Email info@museopambata.org or visit www.facebook.com/MuseoPambata

Unleash the power of Role-PLAY at KidZania.

● What’s happening: KidZania supports the National Children’s Month, and believes in the children’s right to play, right to learn and right to be. Let your child have fun while learning through KidZania’s role-play activities!

● When is this: Throughout the Play Advocacy Week, from November 18 to 24!

● This is best for: Children aged 7 to 17 years old, who want to learn how to be a doctor, a fireman, a reporter, and so much more!

● I’m interested! How can I join? Visit manila.kidzania.com/en-ph for tickets! KidZania is located at Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

PLAY in costume with Star Wars characters.

● What’s happening: Kythe Foundation, University of Santo Tomas 4C3 Eco, together with the 501st Legion Philippine Garrison, is bringing the Star Wars universe to life for the pediatric patients in the Philippine Orthopedic Center.

● When is this: November 24, 2018

● This is exclusively for: Pediatric patients and their families at the Philippine Orthopedic Center, 78-A Maria Clara St, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City.

● I want to meet them too! Where can I find them? Check out their other events on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pinoy501st.

Join the PLAY Sessions at Ronald McDonald’s Bahay Bulilit.

● What’s happening: Do you remember playing in a McDonald’s play place as a kid? The Ronald McDonald House of Charities will be conducting play sessions in Bahay Bulilit play areas!

● When is this: November 18 to 24, 2018

● I’m interested! How can I join? If you want to volunteer, please contact Danika Madulid at danica.madulid@ph.mcd.com.

Play champions from the Philippine Heart Center, WWF-Philippines, Bantay Bata 163 and Vico’s Artism will also be holding their own play activities during the week. Our friends from Philippine Pediatrics Society and A Child's D.R.E.A.M. Foundation will be championing play through social media campaigns.

Ayala Malls-Solenad will have giant art installations that feature traditional Filipino games. This is in line with Tukod Foundation’s Awit at Laro campaign, which celebrates the spirit of play.

For a full list of activities during the Play Advocacy Week, follow www.facebook.com/PlayItForwardPH!

But wait, there’s more!

Play It Forward has invited renowned artists to paint murals in the foundation’s key partner areas. 3D artist Archie Blanco will go to Play It Forward’s first ever play space in Cagayan De Oro, while Ged Alangui of the STOBOSA artwork in Baguio will visit the National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City. Together with volunteers from Gawad Kalinga and Play It Forward, these artists will bring a bit more color to the lives of the children in these communities.

Play It Forward invites more Play Champions to help promote the children’s right to play. Since 2012, the program has been able to conduct over 3,000 play sessions, and has reached over 7,000 pediatric patients and children from vulnerable areas.

The Play Advocacy Week is endorsed by the Council for the Welfare of Children.

For partnerships and more information about the Play Advocacy Week, please contact the secretariat at (+632) 858-1000 local 8163 or email partnerships@unilabfoundation.org. You may also visit www.facebook.com/PlayItForwardPH and www.unilabfoundation.org.

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Play Advocacy Week 2018 would not have been possible without our partners and play champions:

Council for the Welfare of Children, Department of Education, World Vision, Philippine Pediatric Society, Bantay Bata 163, The Mind Museum, Tukod Foundation, PhilAm Foundation, World Wide Fund for Nature- Philippines, Yes Pinoy, A Child’s Dream, Museo Pambata, Philippine Educational Theater Association, Operation Blessing, Ayala Malls Solenad, Kidzania, ComCo SouthEast Asia, Metrobank Purple Hearts Club, Ceelin Chewables, Enervon Syrup for Kids, Ferlin, Nutroplex, and Trisopure Baby Wash.

Also thanks to:

Cherubs Pediatric Massage Therapy Advocates, Fundlife International, Gawad Kalinga, Kythe, My Brave Little Warrior, MLAC, City Government of Cagayan de Oro, City Government of Malabon, City Government of Tacloban, City Government of Valenzuela, City Government of Valenzuela, Municipal Government of Del Carmen, Siargao, Brgy. Caridad Ibaba, Atimonan, Quezon, Lung Center of the

Philippines, National Children’s Hospital, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Philippine Heart Center, Capitol University Medical Center, Fe del Mundo Medical Center, Dr. Arturo Pingoy Medical Center, HealthServ Medical Center, Lariosa Clinic and Hospital, Metro Davao Medical & Research Center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, Rizal Medical Center, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Tagaytay Medical Center, Tebow Cure Hospital, DepEd Bicol, DepEd Albay, DepEd Ilagan, DepEd Surigao, Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychology Services, Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Miriam College, Philippine School for Interior Design, UP College of Human Kinetics, Dalandanan Elementary School, Mañosa & Co, OMF Literature, Vico’s Artism, the Philippine Garrison of the 501st Legion, and Rotary International.

LG HONORS THE HEROES OF MARAWI WITH A DONATION TO THE AFP HEALTH SERVICE COMMAND

2018-09-28T11:50:00.000+08:00

On its 30th anniversary, LG donates air conditioners, washers, TVs and a refrigerator to benefit Marawi soldier casualties and other injured soldiers at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center.

In the spirit of National Heroes Day, LG Electronics reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to providing assistance to the community with a donation-in-kind to the Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC), a government hospital that provides sanctuary and support to injured soldiers, including those who suffered casualties in the Marawi siege.

In a simple ceremony held on August 29 at the AFP Health Service Command, Mr. Inkwun Heo, Managing Director of LG Philippines, handed over ten (10) 1.5 HP Dual Cool Inverter Split Type Air Purifying Deluxe Airconditioners, two (2) 13kg Inverter Top Load Washing Machines, one (1) 24 cu ft Side by Side Refrigerator and ten (10) 43" Smart TVs to Col. Jeffrey Jake Gallenero, Philippine Army MNSA, Chief of Staff, AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC). Also present were the chiefs of each operating unit and staff of the AFP Health Service Command.

The project was initiated to ease the recovery of the valiant soldiers at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward who sustained injuries in Marawi and other military efforts. Each airconditioner features an independently working Air Purification mode, assuring that the air the patients breathe is clean even when the unit is switched off, and never stale. LG airconditioners also operate at low sound levels to provide better rest and uninterrupted sleep for these wounded soldiers. Along with the Smart TVs, these airconditioning units will bring comfort to patients and their families at the wards, Officers’ Room, and Isolation and Post-recovery rooms.

Aside from the patients at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward, the hospital staff will also benefit from LG’s donation of washing machines and a refrigerator, which will be placed at the ward comfort rooms and ward pantry, respectively. The Side by Side Refrigerator has multiple cooling air vents that distribute and circulate cool air to every corner of the refrigerator, ensuring that the staff’s and patients’ food are properly cooled and remain fresh, while the 13kg Inverter Top Load Washing Machines have a Turbo Drum feature that enables the most powerful wash and the removal of the toughest hospital stains.

The airconditioners, washing machines and refrigerator are all equipped with the latest inverter technology, ensuring that the medical center enjoys bigger energy savings but with more efficient appliances.

“LG, through its products, is committed to making an everyday difference in the lives of individuals,” says Mr. Heo. “On its 30th anniversary, LG Philippines is honored to support the injured soldiers of Marawi and the Victoriano Luna Medical Center, and we hope that our small gesture will go far in helping these soldiers on their road to recovery.”

BGen Augustus H De Villa, Acting Commander AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC) expressed his fervent gratitude to LG Electronics. “I, together with the staff of the AFP Health Service Command, would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to LG Philippines. This deed of donation signing is a concrete realization that our soldiers’ efforts are greatly recognized by the people they are serving. May you continue supporting our troops as they protect and secure the sovereignty of our nation.”

Earlier this year, LG donated health kits, comprised of roughly 30,000 personal care products, and 200 computer monitors to 46 public schools in Marawi. These initiatives are part of the company’s goals of promoting products and services that serve the local community. Through its CSR projects, LG will continue to serve the Filipino people by developing—and sharing—technology that cares.

LG Philippines managing director Mr. Inkwun Heo offers praise and appreciation to Corporal Roy Aquino PA who suffered injuries in the Marawi siege. Looking on is LTC Domingo A Chua Jr (MC) PA, Head Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the V Luna Medical Center.

About LG Electronics Philippines

LG Electronics Philippines is the Philippine subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, and air conditioning systems all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more details on how LG products can help improve your life, visit lg.com/ph, like @LGPhilippines / @LGTVPhilippines / @LGMobilePH on Facebook, and follow @LGPhilippines on Instagram.

Paul, Apostle of Christ Screens Exclusively in SM Cinemas

2018-03-21T19:21:00.000+08:00

Last night I was given a chance to watch in advance Paul, Apostle of Christ at Director's Club Cinema of S'Maison, Conrad Manila. It was perfect for me this lent season.

I was born a catholic but my knowledge of apostle Paul, also known as Saul of Tarsus, is very little. I know there are a lot of catholic churches named after him but only after watching the movie I've realized how important Paul's character in the catholic church is.

So it was Apostle Luke, who risked his life visiting Paul in the prison to write about Paul's life, from when being the greatest persecutor of early Christians into the greatest evangelist in all of church history.

I will not go into detail but I will just say this is a story of faith, mercy, forgiveness and love.

Starring Jim Caviezel as Luke, French actor Olivier Martinez as Mauritius Gallas and Game of Thrones Alumnus James Faulkner in the titular role, “Paul, Apostle of Christ” will be exclusively screened at SM Cinema theaters nationwide starting March 23, 2018.
You can book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or skip the line by downloading the SM Cinema app through the App Store and Google Play. Stay tuned to SM Cinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more details.

Min Yasmin Debuts with Pangarap Solo Album

2018-02-23T08:10:00.000+08:00

It was the first time I've known and heard Min Yasmin, a Malaysian RnB singer and it felt so nostalgic. Ah please do not count years back.

So there we were at The Manila Polo Club yesterday when Min graced us with her talent, She sang 4 songs from her debut solo international album PANGARAP. I think I heard a combined voices of Lani Misalucha, Jaya, Jessa Zaragoza and Allona, a very powerful voice!

The album consists of Filipino (Tagalog, Tausug and) as well as Malaysian and English songs, One song entitled 'In The Way You Love Me' was composed by the great Vehnee Saturno, who also made an arrangement for different versions of 'Bakit Pa' by Jessa Zaragoza and 'Kahit Konting Awa' by Nora Aunor.

MinYasmin is also known as a Soundtrack singer in Malaysia and appeared in various OSTs, television series and movies. She had her first international concert here in the Philippines (Zmboanga) in March 2017 followed by another (Tawi-Tawi) in August 2017, Min is under record label Julfekar Music, owned and managed by songwriter and producer, Julfekar.

COLOR MANILA BLACKLIGHT RUN AT MCKINLEY WEST ON FEBRUARY 24

2018-02-01T19:32:00.000+08:00

ColorManila, the country’s number one fun-run organizer, which kick-started 2018 with its successful CM Paradise Run campaign last month, is gearing up for another massive ‘concept fun-run’ on February 24, 2018, at McKinley West in Taguig City, with CM Blacklight Run, co-presented by Brother International Philippines.

CM Blacklight Run will be ColorManila’s first night run for 2018, and will be first of a series for this year, which will be held in various cities nationwide.

ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “We are happy to be working once again with Brother for the CM Blacklight Run. Night runs are perfect for people who are working and need to cap their week with a bit of a workout, which they can do with their family and friends. It will also be held at McKinley West, so those who just stay in BGC, Makati, Pasay, or other parts of the Metro, can just easily join the event.”

Cordero continues, “Participants can choose from 3 race finishes - 3K, 5K, and 6.5K; while they have 3 race categories or kits to choose from - Deluxe, Rockstar and VIP. Deluxe is priced at Php950 and includes a dri fit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet and a finisher’s medal. While the Rockstar Kit, which is priced at Php1500, comes with a dri fit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag and a foldable water bottle. Finally, the VIP Kit is priced at Php2,500, comes with a dri fit shirt, headlamp, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag, foldable water bottle, finisher’s pillow, P1000 worth of CM Merchandise GCs and a VIP Pass. Kids below 7 by the way, get to run for free.”

Registration is still ongoing! For more information, visit www.colormanila.com.

ABOUT COLOR MANILA:

COLOR MANILA encourages everyone to run, and to illustrate to non-runners how enjoyable the sport is, we bring out the real fun in the ‘fun’ run, through a color festival. We are the paintbrushes, and You are the Paint. We carry the palette but You make your own Strokes. You become the human canvas, as we literally bring out your most energetic and happiest hue.

You are the Color, the human Canvas. You are the bits and pieces of this kaleidoscope. Because life is not a competition. Rather, it is a race where you run at your own pace, where you throw high-fives to people, where you carry all the colors of your experiences. We make this as the most exciting fun run ever, that you’d want to do it over and over again. We want to give you that unique kaleidoscope experience every time!

Random Bonding with A Pocketful ‘o Funwiches

2017-02-20T18:54:00.000+08:00

Since I work the whole week and weekends are the only days I have with my kids, I always make it sure we have a quality time to bond, even if it's only a few minutes before bed time.

If there is something that my kids and I love to do together, it's eating merienda! It's a time after they are all tired of playing the whole day on a weekend. Peanut butter and chocolate are always on their favorites list. Good thing Gardenia came up with soft white bread filled with yummy chocolate and creamy peanut butter. They call it pocket sandwiches! Saves me from the mess of spreading loaves, best of all it's ready-to-eat for my kids who always can't wait.

I will not have to worry about nutrition because Gardenia Pocket Sandwiches are high in Iron and Folate which contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin; Vitamin B1 which helps release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates; and Vitamin A which is essential for the eyes.

Luscious peanut butter filling in between soft and creamy White Bread. A delightful sandwich sealed to lock in its goodness and baked fresh every day.


Go loco over choco-rich filling in between soft and creamy White Bread. A delightful sandwich sealed to lock in its goodness and baked fresh every day.

Gardenia Pocket Sandwiches are now available at leading Supermarkets nationwide at suggested retail price of P15. Have you tried this product? This is a perfect baon!

Let's Help Malabon Fire Survivors

2017-02-11T18:38:00.000+08:00

A massive fire in Malabon razed over 500 houses earlier this week, displacing about 1,500 families in a World Vision-assisted area in Barangays Catmon and Tonsuya. Based on initial reports, almost 5,000 residents are now temporarily sheltered in 3 evacuation centers. As of writing, another fire engulfed the next sitio and burned down at least 25 more houses. World Vision currently supports at least 1,500 children through child sponsorship and development programs in Malabon. World Vision staff is currently at the site to account for and ensure the safety of all World Vision sponsored children in the area.

World Vision has already deployed a team to coordinate with government and community partners to identify and assess the pressing needs of the families in the evacuation centers. The government and some generous groups have initially provided relief support like food and clean drinking water among others. However, with the influx of evacuees, surviving families have also expressed the need for sleeping materials, cooking/kitchen utensils, hygiene and shelter materials to rebuild their homes.

In this regard, World Vision is appealing to our kind and generous hearts to help them provide immediate emergency relief as World Vision targets to assist at least 1,500 families in Malabon. World Vision will also be setting up Women and Child Friendly Spaces in the affected areas and provide breast feeding and hygiene kits to affected families.

Today is the best time to share our love and hope to our fellow Filipinos who are in most urgent need. We can make our donations for the following:

Blanket set (mosquito net, blankets, and sleeping Mats)
(P1,000 per family)

Kitchen kit (frying pan, bowls, and spoons and forks)
(P1,500 per family)

Let's help affected families get back on their feet!

St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant Features 'Boodle Fight sa Bilao' and 'Shrimp Wednesday'

2016-12-26T16:51:00.000+08:00

St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant Boodle Fight sa Bilao Sets on SALE!!!

There are many ways to bond with families and friends and one of those is eating together, enjoying the best food prepared and served with love.

This holiday season, why not eat with your family in the most exciting way - a boodle fight. When it comes to boodle fight, the place to be is at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant. It’s a great thing that they are on sale!

For a special price of Php999.00, the Boodle Fight sa Bilao Set is indeed very affordable compared to other restaurants having the same idea. Restaurant diners have the option to choose from the of other Boodle Fight variants that the restaurant offers like from Palawan, Boracay, to Batangas for the same price of Php999.00.

BEST SELLER: The Hot and Juicy Shrimps

The restaurant's Hot and Juicy Shrimps are available in the following flavors/variants: regular, spicy, mild, sweet, and medium. The shrimps were sourced from Roxas City,known as the seafood capital of the Philippines. So it is guaranteed fresh!

Trivia: Did you know that Chef Nick personally came up with its signature sauce. And once you tasted it, mapapa extra-rice ka talaga!

Best Deal: Shrimp Wednesday

Wednesdays is a special day for shrimp lovers and regular customers at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant for its called "Shrimp Wednesday" A Good Deal you shouldn’t missed. Regular customers of St. Nicholas have been returning every week for the 50% off promo. YES 50% OFF. From the regular price of Php399.00, marking down to only Php199.00 with the very same quality of Hot and Juicy Shrimps is basically a promo offer to grab!

Meet The Chef

Chef Nick Pelaez owns and managed and still cooks for St. Nicholas Catering and the restaurant. St. Nicholas Catering started back in 2003 while the Restaurant is his newest baby that is already in its third year serving sumptuous Filipino dishes in Mandaluyong. We all know that fast-food chains were almost everywhere, but St. Nicholas has its own charm. Having the intimate ambiance of the restaurant, diners visit at the odd hours of the day like brunch or late afternoon for early lunch or merienda, respectively. The busiest hours, of course, are lunch and dinner times. The usual guests are those who prefer clean and delicious home-cooked food over random finds at eateries. *plus Chef Nick is charming too.

Visit St. Nicholas Catering at #1 Fatima St. corner San Rafael st., Bgy., Plainview, Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1550

Phone: (02)535-7637 | Email: st.nicholascatering@yahoo.com

Follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/st.nicholasresto/

#GoSwift this Yuletide Season with Acer Swift 7 and New Balance

2016-12-26T16:41:00.000+08:00

Holiday season is the perfect time to find new and exciting ways to celebrate and have fun. Millennials, known for their fast-paced lifestyle, eagerness to reach their dreams, appetite to develop deep connections with others, and fondness for documenting awesome memories, will surely look forward to the holidays. Christmas bazaars, family reunions, and barkada parties are just some events they can enjoy! An Acer Swift laptop and a pair of New Balance shoes can surely help make Christmas and New Year a wonderful experience!

The top of the line Acer Swift 7 has a 9.98mm ultra-thin form factor and 1.125 kg with a 4-cell battery pack that can have a battery life of 9 hours and a 256GB SSD, the new Acer Aspire S7 is one laptop that is worthy to be on your wish list.

With an all-metal chassis, the thinnest laptop in the world is supported with a dual-channel 8GB of on board LPDDR3 SDRAM that has the ability to transfer data twice as much faster than the previous models and consumes very low power and produces less heat.

The 7th generation Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54 processor is the main chipset of the Acer Aspire S7 with an Intel® HD Graphics 615 on a 13.3" display with IPS technology, Full HD 1920 x 1080, high-brightness Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD that can give flawless graphics and provide better resolution for screen viewing.

An HD webcam with 1280 x 720 resolution, 720p HD audio/video recording and High dynamic range imaging (HDR) is built in to make video conferencing for professionals easier, faster and more reliable for business. Most importantly, ultra-fast wireless technology is featured. An 802.11ac wireless LAN with a 2x2 MU-MIMO technology can provide seamless connection on the web and with a Bluetooth® 4.0, wireless connectivity to accessories will be hassle-free. The USB Type-C port, supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ and DC-in is a revolution for a unified electric connectivity and USB technology.

The Acer Aspire S7 is backed up with the latest Microsoft operating system, the Windows 10 Home in a 64-bit based processor to enjoy the advantages of 64-bit processing and the ultimate performance of 4 GB or higher memory.

Enjoy more of the holiday season with your new Swift 7 and a pair of New Balance shoes via the #Go Swift Holiday promo which will run until Dec 31, 2016. Buy a qualified Acer product—such as the trendy Acer Swift 3, Swift 5, and Swift 7 at Acer participating stores nationwide and get a New Balance Gift Card worth P5,000 absolutely FREE. To claim the New Balance Gift Card, just fill out the promo claim form and get the official receipt of your purchase from the store. Submit these requirements together with cut-out of box serial number and two valid IDs.

For more about the latest Acer Swift units and other Acer Philippines’ products, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

Ogalala Launches Crayola Super Sized Coloring Book

2016-11-28T19:36:00.000+08:00

In partnership with ABS-CBN Publishing Incorporated, Ogalala launched Crayola's 15-page Super Sized Coloring Book in it's store located in Shangrila Mall on November 27, 2016.

In line with it's aim of promoting proper child development through a system of play, Ogalala brought Filipino illustrator Elbert Or to create the theme for the Crayola Super Sized Coloring Book. Or is known for his National Book Award-winning graphic novel anthologies Siglo: Freedom and Siglo: Passion, Ang Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang, Lola: A Ghost Story, and the best-selling The More The Manyer series. Highlighted in Crayola's 15-page Super Sized Coloring Book is Filipino culture where a child can relate, imagine and learn while coloring the pages.

Children where given white paper, pencil and crayola to doodle and color.

Maye Yao Co Say-COO IGM/RPI welcomed and thanked the guests.

Elbert Or, who inspired kids by sharing his story how he started drawing. Or made a mini art workshop for the children on how to make their own story book.

Mr. Mark Yambot-Managing Director/API, Maye Yao Co Say-COO IGM/RPI, Jane Kingsu Chen – Editor in Chief Working Mom Magazine

My children had colds so I did not bring them to the launch. Just the same, their excitement was too much when they saw the Crayola Super Sized Coloring Book I took home and each of them chose which pages to color.

I am looking forward to another theme of this Supersized Coloring Book next year . How about you? Would you like one for your child too? #kidspirations

Acer's 40th Anniversary Celebration Wraps Up with a Forum

2016-11-21T11:07:00.000+08:00

On October 26, 2016 Acer and its co-hosts held a forum entitled “Smart Cities of a New Si-vilization” in Taipei. As the final event to wrap up the company's 40th anniversary celebration, Acer invited government and industry leaders to discuss and share their thoughts about the future of global technology.

Stan Shih, Acer’s Co-founder and Honorary Chairman delivered a keynote speech where he called on governments and businesses to encourage new thinking, people-centric innovation and integrated cross-industry capabilities with a service-oriented mindset.

Keynote speeches were also presented by industry leaders from Microsoft and TSMC. The keynote speeches were followed by a number of panel discussions and breakout lectures to discuss the many facets of creating smart cities and the New Si-vilization.

The day-long event also included Acer’s Tech Showcase which gave attendees a look at what an early phase of the New Si-vilization could be by exhibiting a full suite of the company’s latest BYOC products in the segments of smart transportation and smart cities, smart retail and integrated enterprise communications, programming kits, life and wellness solutions, among other applications of new people-centric technologies and solutions.

The forum was hosted jointly by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Development Council and Acer Inc.

Hack The Climate Pushing For Clean Technology In Leyte

2016-11-03T12:56:00.001+08:00

In commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan, Hack the Climate will stage its first ever Clean Technology Hackathon and Training happening in Palo, Leyte and Tacloban City. It is part of the 8th NICP ICT Summit 2016, in partnership with the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP), DOST Region 8, Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus, Seed4com, Move.ph, Millenia Suites, ThinkLab and Unionbank of the Philippines.

Hack the Climate is a climate change themed Hackathon that is formed out of the desire of a two Princeton University College Students, named Michael Lanchanski and Jacob Scheer to help the Philippines in their battle for climate change through Technology and Innovation. With the help of their Filipino counterparts, Elaine Cedillo, Diego Jose Ramos and Rizzel Jill Dy, Hack the Climate was born in June 2013.

Hack the Climate founders with DENR Secretary Gina Lopez

“Hack the Climate in Leyte is our 5th since we started and we hope that we can bring this project across the country” said Elaine Cedillo, the lead project coordinator for this leg. “Hack the Climate is more than just a hackathon, it is our advocacy. Educating the students and young professionals about the adverse effects of climate change while challenging the developers to create a solution for climate change adaptation or mitigation, and through that, the participants are empowered to do something to help our environment,” she added

THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS AND THE HACKATHON

This year’s Hackathon is dubbed as “Hack the Climate Cleantech-Loban” and it will be a three-part event. They will be launching their first solar e-Learning facility for Alternative Learning System and a Solar Night Lamp assembly livelihood training program for the out-of-the school youth and partner NGO’s, plus a conference – hackathon about Climate Change Mitigation and CleanTech.

Philippine Toy Library located at Palo District 1, Barugo Leyte with more than 100 learners and at Pambujan, Samar with more than 90 learners will be the beneficiaries of an e-Learning set-up consisting of laptops from Huawei Philippines powered by solar panels which will be donated by Unionbank of the Philippines through their Go Beyond CSR. The Solar Night Lamp that will be produced during the training will be donated to a fishing community in and around Tacloban.

The hackathon, a coding marathon, happening on November 9-10, 2016 at Philippine Science High School in Palo, Leyte, involves a specific theme where participants will be creating web or mobile applications, or hardware solutions. The conference happening simultaneously with the hackathon features speakers to educate and enlighten the audience to what is happening with our environment and how it affects each and every one of us, and different technologies which can be used to help in creating solutions.

Clean Techloban is supported by the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation, Inc. and the OML Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation, Inc. and organized by Redwizard Events Management. For more information you may log on to : http://hacktheclimate.com/ or like their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/HackTheClimate

Hotel 101 - Manila's 101 Ways To Celebrate Halloween

2016-10-25T13:24:00.000+08:00

Hotel 101 – Manila celebrates Halloween with its guests this October 29, 2016, at the hotel restaurant Paesan from 10am onwards. The event is highlighted by a magic show that will leave the audience spooked and bewildered. Several trick-or-treat stations are set-up within the hotel for guests to claim interesting treats. Come in your scariest or most magical costume, as the best one wins an exciting prize.

Tickets to the Halloween event are free for those who will book a stay at Hotel 101 – Manila from October 25 to November 5, 2016. Stay at Hotel 101 – Manila for Php 4,500 overnight with buffet breakfast for 2 persons. Guests may avail of complimentary two (2) tickets at the Front Desk. For inquiries call +63(2) 553 1111 or email manila@hotel101.com.ph.

Be scary or daunting, bewitched or magical, or even pretty or fairy-like – Hotel 101 Manila allows you get creative and be yourself, with 101 Ways To Celebrate Halloween.