On Top of the World

Manila, June 8, 2019  ーIt was a fulfilling day last June 8 with my two girls. It has been quite some time since the last time we bonded like this ㄧhealthy food, dance, exercise and had so much fun together! Makati Shangri-la Manila, supporting wellness, really did spread a blast of happiness and fulfillment for all of us on the "Great to be Well" Global Wellness Day.  Shangri-la Hotels and Resorts around the globe invited guests, colleagues, and communities to say "Yes to Wellness" during the international celebration of holistic health and well-being. Such a wonderful get-together of everyone who are into wellness and the ones who are just starting that became one big family on that special day. One of my favorite and inspiring couples, celebrity coaches Jim and Toni Saret of the Fit Filipino Movement and the Biggest Loser Philippines, together with Makati Shangri-la Manila, offered curated experiences for us like a Yoga Marathon. The 2- hour Dan...

I remember when I was young, I always have "baon" going to school and as I get older it's always an exciting day for me what's the snack that is prepared for me. It's always been a daily school day routine and even when I was already going to work, I still have "baon" with me to save money and avoid spending more  that is much expensive when I buy in our school cantee. Nevertheless, we couldn't avoid buying bringing baon and tasty snacks that's been a common occurrence even when we entered the professional world. With the Filipino habit of snacking in mind, Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop is happt to introduce a yummy solution for any snack conundrum with Goldilock's Baon-the-Go  campaign! Treat yourself a plethora of delicious treats with Goldilock's Baon-the-Go. A collection of yummy snacks which range from delicious Banana, Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins, Filling Caramel Pusong Mamon, and...

You're my hero! This line is so popularly used for the one's who look after us, who saves us and makes sacrifices for us, that come in all shapes and sizes. But, who is really our hero? It can be a policeman who keeps us safe, or a teacher who helps us learn new and exciting things. However, there is just one hero who is a big winner in our heart, and that is our dads who will do everything for us to keep us safe, to make us happy, who love us dearly, and sacrificing for us without expecting anything in return but our love. Much like a hero that our dads are, Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop aims to show their appreciation by introducing their Father's Day Triple Delight Greeting Cake  topped off with special Father's Day themed Cake toppers. Treat the hero in your life with Goldilock's Father's Day Triple Delight Greeting Cake, a decadent masterpiece made with layers of delicious chocolate, vanilla, and mocha chiffon cake which i...

Summertime is not just about beach or travelling. Buku-Buku Kafe ones again ended summer with a big bang of support for the local creativity, Komiket: The Filipino Komiks and Art Market at SM Southmall from May 25 to 26. It's my first time to attend this kind of event where you kind find a different kind of artistry from older generation to youngsters who has proven that age doesn't matter in creativity and confidence. Komiket South 2019, on its third year, ics Buku-Buku Kafe's biggest art market with over 80 artists from all over Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cavite, brought their stickers, art prints, comics, zines, and eco-friendly crafts to SM Southmall's Event Center. Amalgamated Specialties Corporation (AMSPEC) was there with a creative journaling workshop and the cast and crew of Cinemalaya Film ANi: The Harvest, and presented their trailer screening and how showed some parts of the film where they used an interesting technology on how the actor is see...

I grew up loving cheese so much! It's like being part of my childhood until I had my own family. Whether just eating cheese alone or as a filling or cooking with it, the yum is always there that satisfies my palate. I just love it! On May 31, Eden celebrated National Cheese Day at Relish Luxe Café in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and shared their story and legacy of cheese in the Philippines, which reminded me of the good old days with Eden cheese. Today, June 4, 2019, is National Cheese Day! Well, it's not really clear when and how it started, but what's important is how delicious and creamy cheese is especially our favorite and country's #1 cheese, Eden that bring happiness to us when we prepare with our favorite dishes and creations. A long time ago, we were used to eat pandesal with Eden Cheese, or add to our lola or nanay's Pinoy Spaghetti. Then, came our creativity and curiosity, we added Eden cheese to our main dishes like Caldereta, Mechado, etc...

This is it! When Shopee announced last May 30 that Sarah Geronimo is their new ambassador in time for the 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, and that Sarah G. will be at the New Frontier Theater on May 31, I got really excited to see her in person for her launching. Also, Shopee's tv commercial with Sarah Geronimo was first shown last June 1 that a lot of fans were thrilled to see. The "Spaghetti Pababa" was first performed by Sarah in front of thousands of people during the launching of her Pop Studio beauty line on Shopee. The said tv commercial, gained awesome response from Filipino viewers across the country.  Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia an Taiwan, have been recognized for their television commercials for their innovation and influenceー that includes the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, which was awarded the number 1 YouTube ad in the Philippines at the YouTube Ads Leaderboards by Google last March 25. The Shopee-pi-pi song was al...

GCash, managed by Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt), launched GCash for Good, its corporate social responsibility arm,  last May 24, 2019 at One Canvas, Makati City. This will help cultivate the Gcash app into a more socially consistent program that will help address concerns across different levels of society. In partnership with NGOs, receiving donations made through the Gcash app will be easier. With GCash for Good, donations from GCash users to different groups can use the GCash app to build an impact on society. This allows GCash to be a more inclusive and open platform that will create better connections for millions of Filipinos. "We have always strived to build a better financial ecosystem in the Philippines, and as a socially responsible corporate citizen, we want to leverage on our strength as a digital platform to help others create a better country moving forward," Mynt president Anthony Thomas said. Platform for Generosity GCash is...