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Photo courtesy of ComCo Southeast Asia Christmas is a celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is love. Christmas is happiness. It is a great joy to bring happiness to children this Christmas. Now is the time of year that World Vision in the Philippines officially announced the start of its Noche Buena campaign for 2019, the child-focused organization's yearly drive to make their Christmas celebrations more meaningful and joyful for the most vulnerable children and their families. It's a feel-good initiative that we know will brighten each home this holiday season.  World Vision Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Erwan Heusaff, teamed up to show their support by doing a Noche Buena with a twist challenge. They produced an online vlog where they cooked their own version of one of the young Filipino's favorite Noche Buena dishes, Spaghetti.  "Christmas can be considered as one of the most celebrated and important holidays for us Filipinos...

When it comes to cheesy snack goodness, ensaymada is the best! From generation to generation, ensaymada is an all time favorite—cheesy moment is happiness! What else can I say? Well, it definitely shifts our mood to a bright joyful day.  Hear ye, hear ye! Great news to everyone! Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop, has an awesome news to everyone! You can enjoy more of your favorite snack with their 5 + 1 Cheesy Ensaymada Promo! When you buy five pieces of Goldilocks' Cheesy Ensaymada you get one extra ensaymada for free! The promo runs from October 27 to November 14, 2019 and is available for all dine in and take-out customers nationwide. With over 730 branches, there will always be Goldilocks store around the corner to satisfy your snacking needs, so head to your nearest Goldilocks store and enjoy this sweet treat while it lasts! Avail this and other Goldilocks promos at any Goldilocks Store in Luzon! For more information, you may also follow Go...

Sharing your success to others is one of the most beautiful things you can do in your life, and that's what I admire with Ryan Chris. He went back to his alma mater, Earnshaw Elementary School, made them part of his sencond bridal collection fashion show. Last October 5, 2019, RYAN CHRIS took us on a whimsical journey, featuring his newest Bridal Collection: ETHEREAL - The Tale of a Bridal Fantasy. It was a magical night seeing a different kind of bridal collection that brought us to our favorite fairy tale characters brought to life with a twist of modern-day minimalism and profound taste:  "From a rebellious take in Ofrendas de Flores – RYAN CHRIS will send us back to memory lane where everything is magical," says Kitten Zapata, Editor-in-Chief, Wedding Essentials. "And just likein every fairy tale, it all starts with a series of promiscuous misfortunes, but this should never stop us from dreaming and making these dreams a 'reality'," en...

Head lice can be distracting and humiliating that for me causes inattentiveness of students in school. Good thing there's one group, Lamoiyan Corporation who advocates Kilusang Kontra Kuto that is now on its 4th year.  LamoiyanCorporation's Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo rolls out Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 4, a yearly nationwide shampooing activity in its commitment to battle head lice infestation or pediculosis and eliminate the social stigma associated with it. In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Lamoiyan Corporation is visiting 30 schools nationwide and targets to shampoo around 6,000 head lice infested students. Sample sachet products will also be distributed within the surrounding communities through this activity. Contrary to popular belief, the persistent ailment does not only affect children or people who do not practice good hygiene. Through this year's campaign, Lamoiyan Corporation aims to emphasize that pediculos...

Miss Tourism Beauty of the World 2019 is known for beauty and brains. This time there will be a new concept that will incorporate Chess Tournament which will happen in El Nido, Palawan from October 18 to October, 2019. The said tournament was organized by Martin "Binky" Gaticales, MTBW - Project Development Director/Board Member, CDCCCP - President, and IDCSF - ESWF/Head -International Digital Chess Sports Federation. "We are here to promote tourism in the Philippines, for many years chess is a catalyst human development in sports especially to the youth sector and to women it is a new generation. That's why the sports tourism, the beauty and brains, is having a tagline "It's More Fun to Play Chess," said Mr. Martin Binky Gaticales. "Chess was incorporated in this beauty pageant in as much as beauty pageant, we're not only looking at the beauty but also the brains of the participants. And in sports when we say chess it need b...

It's the season of Christmas on "Brrr" months in the Philippines, the longest Christmas in the world. So many celebrations that Filipinos love – birthdays, early Christmas parties, or any get together with families and friends. We love celebrations! As a constant companion during these activities, Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop has been at the forefront as the celebration cake of choice which caters to every occasion. With their large selection of greeting cards, the world-famous bakery is still the go-to for hassle free gifts ready at a moment's notice. This notion of variety and convenience is further highlighted with Goldilock's Mango Chantilly Cake!  A masterpiece made of layers of decadent mango and vanilla chiffon, filled in with rich Italian icing and fruity mango jam which is then decorated with intricate mango marshmallows, giving us the perfect match of fruity goodness and sweet satisfaction and with over 730 branches na...

Travelling or just need a place to stay for the night, meeting, celebration, or any occasion, hotel is always on the list. The question is, is it worth spending? Is it the perfect place? Well, it's my first time to go into a hotel that's affordable and yet exceeded my expectation. A 3-star hotel that services like a 5-star hotel. Hotel Dreamworld recently opened its third branch last September 27, 2019. This is their flagship branch which is located in North Avenue EDSA, Quezon City. The hotel presented newly furnished themed rooms, clean and well-lit swimming pool, and function rooms. Parking is not a problem which can accommodate guests for overnight stay or any gathering—casual or corporate. They also have a mini cinema for guests who just want to stay at the lobby, relax and watch a movie. "As the premium branch, our hotel offers like any other three or five-star hotel. If you want to take a quick dip to beat the summer heat or to jus...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. True to what we believe and how we carry ourselves, it also matters how we take care of our skin. I've tested so many beauty products since I reached puberty and based on my experience, what matters most is what's effective to use. One thing I also look into a beauty or skin care is the product is mild or strong. It is so important that what we apply to our skin is effective, yet not too strong. And as early as 12 to 13 years old, it is safe alright to use skin care as long as it is safe and right for the age. Av ène's Cleanance product line -- with cleansers, moisturizers, and more that are specifically developed for the needs of oily and acne-prone skin -- launched Shine-Free Week September 26 - October 2 at SM Makati. Well-known dermatologist Dr. Karen Gavino-Dionisio of the Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines shared information about good skin cleansing habits and specific products that can help prevent breakouts, ar...