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Tim Hortons Estancia I'm excited to share the good news to Tim Hortons Philippine fans! If you're from Pasig City or works around the city, Tim Hortons   opened two new restaurants in Pasig at Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons and the L&Y Plaza. What's amazing is that in their two years in the Philippines, it has grown to 33 branches. True to its goal to "make your day good," the two restaurants are now ready to serve the busy residents of Pasig City with their famous Tim Hortons Double Double, wraps, signature donuts, and Timbits. It is the perfect way to jumpstart everyone's day or take a break from their hectic workday.  "We are very excited and delighted to finally open our new restaurants. We strongly believe in the Tim Hortons brand and want to bring the taste of Canada to Pasig City," said Stephanie B. Guerrero, Marketing Director at Tim Hortons Ⓡ Philippines. Tim Hortons L&Y Plaza Canada's iconic and popula...

The New National Anthem was recently released by Ayala Foundation, the social development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies, that was introduced to the media last August 26, National Day in the historic city of Manila. (L-R) Chairman Charmaine Bauzon, AVP, Ayala Malls Operations Head - Luzon; Celerina Amores, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Ayala Foundation; John Philip Orbeta, Chief Human Resources Officer, Managing Director & Head - Corporate Resources Group, Ayala Corporation; Dr. Rene Escalante, Chairman, National Historical Commission in the Philippines; and Melo Acuña, veteran journalist. The new video features everyday Filipino heroes, those who works hard for themselves, their families, and the country day-to-day while, at the same time, showcasing the country's accelerated growth and prosperity. Ayala Foundation together with National Historical Commission of the Philippines, produced a National Anthem video back in 2016, the one that...

Pregnancy, is a big responsibility that has to be taken seriously, and sad to say that the population of young girls getting pregnant are increasing. Some girls and even boys were not able to finish schooling due to early parenthood. Some families that are below poverty line even grow because of the lack of knowledge in family planning.  An alliance of 11 organizations launched last August 16 in Makati, a campaign urging Filipinos to openly show their support for family planning and reproductive health (RH), with the "DO IT RIGHT!" slogan and a distinctive hand sign. Based on field health services information system data, reported by the Department of Health, more than 5 out of every 10 married women in the Philippines, are now using modern family planning method as of the last report in 2018.  We now have 7 million women using modern family planning methods, the highest number in history.  Repeated opinion polls have shown that more than 70 percent of ...

I remember during my breastfeeding years, I cannot just get a drink that is not safe for my baby. It was a big sacrifice, but my choice to keep my baby healthy and getting the proper nutrition while being breastfed. It's such a joy that finally there is now a drink for breastfeeding moms! Now, there's a lactating Choco and Coffee mixes in the Philippines that was inttroduced by Mother Nurture! This pro-breastfeeding brand are available on their FB stores and resellers. Lan San Juan-Perez, the woman behind Mother Nurture products, became aware of the challenges in breastfeeding of many Filipino women. After successfully re-lactating to breastfeed her second child, she became an ardent advocate. Lan firmly believes in the many benefits of breasfeeding. "Breast milk is the perfect food to give to an infant. It has all the necessary nutrients that they need for immunity and to protect them from common infections. Breastfed babies are shown to have a higher...

Honestly, this is the first time I've heard about vertical run and I'm grateful that I was there during the launch of Citi Vertical Run 2019 at Kerry Sports Manila, last August 22. Not only did I discover the upcoming run, I'm lucky to have tried it myself! Conquer the 4th at the Citi Vertical Run 2019 with Kerry Sports Manila is happening on September 22 at Shangri-La the Fort, Manila, one of the tallest buildings in the metro fairing at 229.3 meters. "We are proud to be the home of Manila Vertical Runis Kerry Sports Manila. Every year, runners from all over the world gather to this massive event to test their fitness and finish strong. We've had a solid run for four years and every year it keeps getting better and better. We look forward to partnering with Citi to make this event a huge success" said John Rice, General Manager of Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila and Arca Vice President for Philippine Properties.  "Citi is delighted to s...

One thing that is so great to hear is when someone shares their blessings. Once again, Shopee, together with Unilever has been so generous in giving back their care for others. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with Unilever, the leading beauty and personal care company in the Philippines, for the #BeautyThatCares sale in August. The campaign was a big success as it leveraged e-commerce to increase awareness for UNICEF, The Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Future Faces.  Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very proud to partner with Unilever for this philanthropic cause. This partnership has given us the opportunity to empower our users to support causes they believe in. Through the #BeautyThatCares sale, participating advocacy groups are able to reach a wider audience. Aside from our post-sale donation, we hope the continued support from our users will go a long way for these groups...

I've got an exciting news for you! Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, revealed their newest brand Ambassador –  no other than the global football icon, Cristian Ronaldo. Shopee and Cristian Ronaldo will work together in a vast array of initiatives to engage and inspire people in the region which will begin with Shopee's signature annual event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This one big event is always marked on my calendar and wouldn't want to miss! "We are delighted to announce our partnership with Christiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest athletes of our time. He is an inspiration to many, and his dedication to football matches the deep commitment we have towards our users. Together with Cristiano Ronaldo, we look forward to crating a positive impact for our region," said Chris Feng,  Shopee Chief Executive Officer. "I am proud to be Shopee's brand ambassador as we share the same ambition to be the best in our...

Every child has its own cuteness that melt our hearts, seeing how adorable they are with their pure innocence and amazement in all the new adventure they go through helps our minds to relax, something like when we see our favorite superheroes! Such a joyous feeling to see them happy with their new experience! Goldilocks, the country's No. 1 bakeshop, thought of bringing continuous joy, completed their final list in the competition of the new Super Mamon Squad. The promo showcased the cute and creative ideas of younger Goldilocks members. Running on its second year, The Goldilocks Super MamonSquad, which waspreviously known as the Mamon Face Challenge, aimed to discover children that embodied the Goldilocks brand and were ambassadors of both fun and energy. The winners received a cash prize of over 10,000 pesos and a chance to star in their very own “Super Mamon Squad” music video! With thousands of submissions sent to the Goldilocks Super Mamon HQ microsite, 20...

I remember a neighbor who introduced Champion to me, that it's so affordable and can really remove stains. so, I tried and really, I was so amazed with the result! Aside from effectively removing stains, it is powerful on white clothes–school uniform, undershirts, etc. Seriously, I never thought how good it is until I tried using Champion detergent powder. Having five children is tough, so it's great that I champion helps me with my laundry. So, I really got excited when I was invited for the launch event of Champion Supra Power last August 5, 2019 at Makati diamond Residences. Champion has been providing quality detergents for over 40 years to Filipino moms like me. so now that they have revealed their new Champion Supra Power detergent powder, offering superior cleaning with its promise of absolute clean or "puting walang bakas," I'm so excited to try them all! Aside from introducing the new Champion Supra Power, they paid tribute the Supra Nanays...

It's rainy season once again and I know how hard it is to get our laundry done and dried. Many of us have piles of things to do at home, school and work that sometimes we forget that our laundry is stacking up. We'll, I've got the perfect solution for you! I recently discovered how easy it is to do the laundry at 7 Folds Laundry . Honestly, I've thought of bringing mine to the laundry shop, but was a bit hesitant 'cause I didn't know how and I was thinking that it can be expensive. At 7 Folds Laundry, everything is so easy and well-managed, whether you want a self-service or let them do the laundry for you. For travelers, they can also avail of the drop-off service. 7 Folds Laundry is a 2-in-1 shop that offers both full-service and self-service laundry and accept hotel and corporate accounts. For busy people who can't bring their laundry to the shop, they can pick-up  and deliver, free of charge with a minimum of 7 kilos. At the shop, ...

Filipinos love to travel, eat, relax and enjoy life. Although, some of us have hectic schedules, we still find time to relax and be with family and friends. Aside from these activities, we also look for deals that's fit to our budget, and convenience is always in the list. Well travelers, here's one great experience that I want to share with you! Traveloka , a leading travel and lifestyle online booking platform, and on of the fastest growing technology companies in Southeast Asia, officially launched its "Traveloka Xperience " product in the Philippines last July 23, 2019. It's a simple and easy-to-use platform to discover and book travel and lifestyle activities in Traveloka. Traveloka Xperience is the latest product developed by Traveloka that allos domestic and international travelers to enjoy diverse ranges of travel and lifestyle serveices that enable travelers to explore hidden gems inside or outside the country, and is also useful for locals...

Who loves Shopee? Who loves Beauty Care products? Me and you, right? Every woman I know, even young girls love skin care. It's not just about being beautiful, but it's about taking care of our skin that makes us feel and look good.  I'm happy to announce that Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with Unilever and set #BeautyThatCares sale from August 7 to 9. As a Shopee fan, I am excited for their exclusive freebies, deals, and discounts up to 75%.  Get these perks when you buy from Unilever brands like Cream Silk, Close Up, Love Beauty and Planet, and a lot more on Shopee! Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines,  said "We are very happy and excited for the Unilver #BeautyThatCares Sale, which allows us to support inspiring advocacy groups. Shopee has always believed in promoting the empowerment of people, equality in society, and environmental conservation, which is why this partnership is important...

Travelling is fun and we Filipinos love to travel with our family, friends or some prefer to be adventurous and go alone. Linked to our travel is of course our safety. We cannot just tour around and hitch to an unfamiliar place. Some travellers get either a car or travel insurance that's fit to their needs, however to avoid any circumstances, mostly choose to get both. Car Insurance Car Insurance companies in Singapore offer three main types of motor insurance policies and two types of motor insurance scheme. Three Main Types of Motor Insurance:   ‣ Comprehensive car insurance that covers repair or replacement of the vehicle. If it is damaged or lost because of theft, accident, vandalism or weather-related damage. We recommend this type of car insurance if you do not have enough savings to replace the car, or are economically dependent on it. ‣  Fire and Theft Cover car insurance covers damage and damage caused to your vehicle by a vehicle or other p...

It's been a very ling time since I've been ro a serious musical play, and this is the first time that I was affected. The 18th Season Offering of Philippine Stagers Foundation "Sindak 1941" is phenomenal! Written and directed by Atty. Vince Tanada, it's about the struggles of our fellow Filipos during the World War II, and love for family and country. The musical is a complete package - love, comedy, drama and action. It brought to the past that really touched my heart. It made me angry that some Filipinos will do anything for their own sake (e.g. "makapili", "comfort women", etc.). It hurts to know the truth, but we as Filipinos should watch this as it a great eye opener for everyone. So many unsung heroes that we should recognize and like what really happened during the World Wiar II. I wouldn't want to be a spoiler. So, I highly rexommend this musical that shows so much Filipino talents - great actors, s...