Philippines Expanded Maternity Leave : Significant things you have to know

The Expanded Maternity Leave Bill is just a signature away from being a law. I am sure most, if not all parents; are excited and happy about it. I am grateful too for this bill although I will no longer benefit from it because I know how hard it is to leave your baby at his/her early age just to be back for work. This is a revolutionary move and a big leap in giving mothers more time to recuperate and to care for their newborns.

While we are waiting for it to be signed by the president and be implemented, let's take a look at some facts.

Do you know that the International Labor Organization recommends 98 days for paid maternity leave? In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has the lowest number of paid maternity leave days (78 days at most).

Maternity Leave Days in other countries according to the Oganization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD

• Most of the countries offering the best Maternity Leave benefits are in Europe.

• Mothers in the U.K., get a whole year (52 weeks) of maternity leave. Thirty-nine of those weeks are partially paid. The amount women receive over that period works out at just 12 fully paid weeks.

• In addition to giving women the most time off, Bulgaria provide for nearly 46 fully paid weeks off.

• Estonia rockets to the top of the charts when all forms of paid leave available to mothers are taken into account. They add up to a whopping 166 weeks, which work out at 85 weeks at full pay.

How the Bill was created?

Right in time for Women's Month in 2017, the Senate has approved Senate Bill 1305, or the proposed Expanded Maternity Leave Law, which extends the current maternity leave of 60 days to 120 days (four months). It was shared by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who co-sponsored the bill, on her Facebook page, saying the vote was unanimous.

As of October 1, 2018; The Bicameral Conference Committee approved the final version of the proposed Expanded Maternity Leave (EML) Law offering 105 days of maternity leave, 7 days of which can be allocated to paternity leave. Single moms also get an additional 15 days maternity leave. The lawmakers passed the bill on its third and final reading with 191 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention.

The bill was defended by DIWA Party-list Rep. Emmeline Aglipay Villar, with supports from The Gabriela Party and Pia Cayetano.

What you need to know more about the Bill

The Expanded Maternity Leave bill will grant employed women 105 days of paid maternity leave from the current 60 to 78 days, with the option to extend the leave for another 30 days without pay. Of the 105 paid days of leave, seven may be transferred to the father, which will increase the paternity leave to up to 14 days.

Congress has approved legislation that would significantly increase the duration of maternity leave and require employers to top up benefits from Social Security. Currently, employees with at least three months of Social Security contributions in the 12-month period preceding childbirth or miscarriage are entitled to 60 days of paid maternity leave (78 days in the case of cesarean delivery). 

Pay replacement benefits are provided by the Social Security System (SSS) at 100% of the employee’s average covered salary and employers are required to advance payment of benefits, which are subsequently reimbursed by the SSS.

Significant provisions of the law include the following:

105 days of Social Security-paid maternity leave will be granted for normal childbirth or cesarean delivery (60 days in the case of miscarriage or emergency termination), of which up to seven days can be transferred to the child’s father (irrespective of marital status and the father’s entitlement to employer-paid paternity leave). The amount of the SSS maternity benefit will be unchanged.
Stipulations indicate that employers will be responsible for paying employees the difference between SSS maternity benefits and the employee’s average weekly or regular wages for the duration of leave. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees and enterprises in financial difficulties will be exempt from this requirement.

The paid maternity leave period will include a compulsory period of at least 60 days after childbirth.
Pay replacement benefits will be provided regardless of the number of childbirths (currently, this applies only for the first four births or miscarriages) and irrespective of marital status.
The employee will have the option to request an extra 30 days of maternity leave without pay.

Single mothers will have an additional 15 days of Social Security-paid maternity leave.
Employment protection is included (e.g., taking maternity leave cannot be used as a basis for an employee’s demotion in employment or termination).

Once signed, it would become law 15 days after publication in the official Gazette.

What are your thoughts, Mommas and Dads? Care to share in the comments below =)

Chan Lim Family of Artists & Students holds 35th Art Exhibit in honor of the late Henry Sy Sr.

The Cham Lim Family of Artists is popularly known in the field of arts for over five decades now. With the use of a wide variety of media, styles, and techniques; they create a fusion of Western and Eastern art, but it is their Asian-themed art and Chinese brush painting that the Chan Lim artists are best known for. Currently, the three generations of the family are actively involved in the arts, with the younger generation dabbling in different types of more modern techniques, such as digital media and audio-visual creation.

Chan Lim, the family patriarch, started his career in the arts using oil and watercolor as his main media. Most of his artworks are created on canvas and paper. The second generation was trained mostly in the Asian arts. One of the two older siblings' notable pieces is a panel of pine and plum painting started 35 years ago. The unfinished painting was unearthed in storage and recently finished. As a gesture of filial piety, the family patriarch, Chan Lim, was requested to compose a poem for the artwork entitled "The Journey."

The Chan Lim artists have traveled extensively across the Philippines to promote Chinese culture by conducting art exhibits, classes, workshops, seminars, and on-the-spot painting demonstrations. Close collaboration between the Chn Lims and the leadership of the SM Supermalls bring these exhibits to different parts of the country. In addition, prominent local Filipino-Chinese non-profit organizations and educational institutions lend support for the free art workshop held in conjunction with the exhibits. All the workshops have enjoyed robust attendance and participation.

"The Journey" Chan Lim's 35-year old masterpiece

The Chan Lim's art has certain characteristics that distinguish their work from others. Their artworks are distinctively Asian, with allusions of Western technique. Over the years, the Cham Lims have continuously blazed the trail on the type of media used for the Chinese brush. Their art subjects have included flora, fauna, insects, landscape, and portraits painted on media such as lanterns, Chinese fans, porcelain plates, ceramic taels, and rice paper.

In line with the celebration of the Chinese New Year, SM Megamall and Chan Lim Family of Artists & Students showcase 381 artworks done in Chinese Scrolls, Oil Paintings and taels. This 35th exhibit is made possible by 50 artists and can be viewed at the SM Mega Fashion Hall from January 27 to Feb. 10, 2019. There will also be free painting workshops in the venue on Feb 5, 9 and 10.

This year's Chan Lim exhibit is dedicated in memory of Henry Sy, Sr.

The Chan Lims hold regular painting classes in the family studio in Pasig City, metro manila. Their artworks may be viewed at www.chanlim.com and you may reach out chanlim@yahoo.com for more info and inquiries.

Get the Honor 10 Lite for only P8,491 via Shopee

Honor's latest premium smartphone, the Honor 10 Lite was launched on Shopee last January 25, 2019. In line with the partnership, Shopee users in the Philippines can enjoy an exclusive 15% off the new Honor 10 Lite - P8,491 instead of the usual P9,999. In addition, a limited special bundle featuring an Honor Band 4 Running, Honor Gift Box, and an Honor foldable luggage worth P3,000 in total will be up for grabs for the earliest buyers of the Honor 10 Lite on Shopee.

Honor was consistently among the best-selling brands on Shopee throughout 2018, highlighted by the immense success of the Honor 10 flash sale on Shopee in June, according to Martin Yu, Associate director of Shopee Philippines. The ongoing Super Gadget Zone Sale, which ended on January 25, had also done very well and the team is building the momentum with the exclusive launch of the flagship phone. As the demand for premium tech products continues to grow in the Philippines, Shopee will bring even more unbeatable deals on leading brands to the Filipino users in 2019.

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Honor 10 Lite will be available exclusively at #ShopeePh starting today for only Php8,491.00 plus freebies worth P3000 is up for grabs for the earliest buyers. #ShopeeForHonor

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Wang Yang, Country Director of Honor Philippines, said, "We are very proud of the new Honor 10 Lite, and we are very excited to partner Shopee for its debut. Honor has grown our online presence rapidly since joining Shopee in 2018, with our orders increasing by over 350%, and we believe this partnership can reach even greater heights in 209. Honor is always focused on prividing consumers with top quality and innovative mobile devices, and we are confident the Honor 10 Lite will be a big hit on Shopee Philippines."

The Honor 10 Lite comes in three colors : Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue. Boasting a stylish gradient finish on the rear and a minimalist dewdrop display notch, the phone continues Honor's streak of inspired designs that have been a huge hit in the country.

Phone Specs :

► 6.21-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 19.5:9 display, 415ppi

►HiSilicon Kirin 710 2.2GHz octa-core CPU

►Mali-G51 MP4

►4GB RAM + 64GB storage

►6GB RAM + 64GB, 128GB storage

►microSD up to 512GB

►13MP F1.8 + 2MP rear cameras

►24MP F2.0 front camera

►Dual-SIM (nano, hybrid)

►4G LTE

►WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

►Bluetooth 4.2, BLE

►GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou

►3.5mm audio jack

►microUSB 2.0

►EMUI 9.0.1 (Android 9.0 Pie)

►3,400mAh battery

►154.8 x 73.64 x 7.95 mm

►162 g

Global PPE Brand Calls for Stronger Safety Standards Compliance

"Safety First is Safety Always."

Life matters above anything else in the world. Safety and protection is everyone's concern and everyone's responsibility at all times. All the workers desire to work in a safe and protected atmosphere because all those precious possessions, all the millions and billions of money you have is useless if you become disabled or handicapped or worst if you're dead - due to an unsafe environment.

A successful business or industry has a few to zero cases of accidents per year. When I was in the corporate world, I remember the company held several workshops and seminars about Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) to all the employees each year. They even have a public board which counts the number of accidents in the workplace and at the end of the year, they celebrate when there is ZERO case. There is also OHS certification being done inside a company or an office to make sure they meet the standards when it comes to protecting the people inside the work area.

This is how important safety is at all times and one way to ensure that the wellness of both employees and employers is promoted and achieved is through the use of premium quality and highly durable workwear in the workplace.

Let's accept the fact - in the Philippines, the most effective and dependable workwear are imported. Companies or industries spend lots of money just to have the best Personal Protective Equipment for everyone in the workplace. But here's the good news, HMR Trading Haus has partnered with global brand Portwest to change the game of how OHS Standards Compliance is upheld in the country. 

Portwest originated in Ireland and is regarded as the leading safety clothing and PPE manufacturer in the world. With over 110 years of experience, Portwest products meet international standards. Their team of world-class product designers and specialists continue to innovate and develop products to meet worker's changing needs and continuously improve the core (product) ranges - with strict quality assurance and compliance to global standards.

 

Portwest's safety clothing range includes high-visibility workwear, flame-resistant and anti-static workwear, safety footwear, and PPE - all available for pre-order exclusively at over 25 stores of HMR Trading Haus with merchandise showrooms at HMR Pioneer (Mandaluyong) and HMR Sucat Muntinlupa. For more information and product inquiries, pls call (02) 5486999 or visit www.hmr.ph and HMR Philippine on Facebook.

"Safety is not a gadget, it is a state of mind."

Love life and live it to its fullest in Happiness and Health!

Do you want to eat healthy?

But in the fast-paced world w,e all live in, healthy eating doesn’t come easy. There’s little time to prepare, let alone shop for the healthiest meals, making greasy fast food a likely option.

But what if you could eat healthy without all the hassle and the hefty price tag?

You deserve personalized nutrition that addresses your overall macronutrient and micronutrient needs. And if you want to think, act, and perform at your best, you need the best products out there.
USANA’s Foundation

USANA was founded by Dr. Myron Wentz, an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist, and pioneer in infectious diagnosis.

Dr. Wentz has centered his life around a dream of creating the healthiest family on earth. USANA helps further his vision by providing the most advanced supplements science can produce. Families around the globe, as well as thousands of professional and elite athletes, trust their health to USANA every day.

USANA’s vision is to create the healthiest family on earth. Dr. Myron Wentz founded USANA with a commitment to precise formulations, pure ingredients, and continued research. More than 20 years later, that commitment continues to motivate our 60+ scientists around the world.

Starting with the raw materials that enter our state-of-the- art manufacturing facilities, every supplement is tested to ensure it meets FDA Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for dietary supplements and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for potency, uniformity, and disintegration. Dr. Wentz puts his stamp of approval on many products with USANA’s potency guarantee.*

“USANA’s potency guarantee ensures that what is on the label is what is in the bottle. Our strict manufacturing processes make certain that every USANA nutritional supplement is of the absolute highest quality and contains the proper, labeled levels of potency.”

Five Reasons You Can Trust USANA

1 GROUNDBREAKING NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH
USANA invests in extensive scientific operations and information systems. It forms worldwide scientific alliances, including a partnership with the prestigious Linus Pauling Institute.

2 GUARANTEED POTENCY
USANA verifies each production batch so that what you read on a product label is what you will receive in the product.

3 FIRST-CLASS INGREDIENTS
USANA’s formulas are based on sound, scientifically proven, and clinically tested ingredients that are safe and in a form that your body can utilize.

4 HIGH-QUALITY MANUFACTURING
USANA’s quality program for nutritional products is modeled voluntarily after the pharmaceutical industry – with standards generally higher than those required under US laws. USANA is a multiple-year winner of the Utah Best of State Award for Best Dietary Supplements.

5TRUST OF TOP ATHLETES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
World class athletes trust their health to USANA products for their purity and safety. USANA products are also listed in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) in North America helping earn the trust of doctors and health professionals in many parts of the world.

Join us in sharing this vision of True Health!

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Parentology+ Reshape your Mindset : How to Raise future-ready kids in this ever-evolving world

Failure is life's greatest teacher but few parents want their children to experience its pains. In today's increasingly complex world, raising children can be challenging for parents, most of who would not want to see their children experience difficulties.

Massive technological changes, changing worldviews, and constant disruptions have made the world much more complex, but these have also created ample opportunities for learning and growth. Amidst uncertainties and continuous change, parents have to ensure that their children learn and grow from the challenges that they will inevitably encounter in their growing-up years. By developing an optimal growth mindset and adopting an optimal diet and lifestyle, parents can help set their kids up for the future.

Recognizing that parents need support in reshaping the future of their children, Nestle NANKID utilizes expertise with advocacy, to help reshape the future for the next generation with Parentology+.

Achieving an optimal growth mindset begins with optimal nutrition. And this year, Nestle NANKID is giving parents the opportunity to be able to foster a holistic and continual growth of a child in all aspects - emotional, nutritional, physical, psychological, and social developments, through Parentology+ The Reshape Effect Forum.

The forum aimed to help parents better understand their role in reshaping the future of their children. It was hosted by Philippine's premier talk show host, Boy Abunda, and was joined by well-known parenting experts from the international and local scene.

Among them were Melissa Benaroya, a renowned parent, coach, and speaker from Costa Rica whose extensively studied the Growth Mindset movement. In addition, Melissa aims to be able to share unique strategies on raising children; Didi Manahan, MSEd, a progressive learning advocate and co-founder of Keys School Manila, where she serves as head directress, and Dr. Josephine Sunga, MD, FPPS, MSc, pediatrician and epidemiologist who champions nutrition as a key ingredient towards children's optimal development through her research.

Parents and guests of the forum were also able to participate in activities that allowed them to learn practical tips and lessons on how they can nurture an optimal growth mindset within themselves and their families, thereby creating an environment that will nurture their child's minds and hearts.

 

Some of the activities were "Reshaping Your Language" where participants learned that adults have power over how our language can affect kids. Phrasing statements to curiosity questions can help the kids get a feeling of being included in the decision-making.

In "As Easy as Riding a Bike" guests were asked to reminisce their first time riding a bike, and its process. Melissa retells the story, but instead of biking, she likens the experience to parenting - the joy of seeing other's kids, the challenge once you've had your own child, the constant toil of new developments, the parental instinct imbibed in you once you've experienced it after a long time.

Nutrition plays a vital role in the development of a child. Without providing proper action, a child's diet may greatly affect his or her overall growth. However, despite the potential health risks children may face due to the environment or because of genetics, there are ways parents can prevent these from happening and help ensure their children are not restricted to achieve their full potential for the future.

Furthering the Optimal Growth Movement

 
With its aim to promote Growth Mindset movement, and  how this can be applied in school, Nestle NANKID also worked with SNILE Group (Specializing in Modern Interactive Learning Experiences), an advocate of STEM and STEAM Methodology committed to help Filipino children develop a growth mindset and 21st century skills, to host a learning symposium entitled "Childproof Teaching : Applying the Growth Mindset in School" with Melissa Benaroya, LICSW, held in Miriam College on the 16th of January; where she imparted her knowledge of child development, empathy, and 21st century skills among students and children that can prepare them for life's hardships.

Indeed, embracing challenges and opening up possibilities are a child's greatest teacher, and with an optimal growth mindset, backed by optimal nutrition, parents can help reshape their children's future so they can become the best version of themselves.

PROMAMA® unveils Baby’s First Gift to You

Wyeth® PROMAMA® unveils the Baby’s First Gift to You, an event that aims to provide expectant moms a gift like no other. An experience that allows her to see a real time first gift ever from her baby. The Baby’s First Gift to you device detects the movement of the babies in the womb and translates it into an artwork.

“Expectant moms would be surprised to know that the baby’s brain is up to 25 percent developed already, by 28 weeks. By using the Baby’s First Gift technology, moms will be amazed by their baby’s development while in the womb since they will see how their baby’s movement can create artworks, uniquely created just for them,” said Ms. Jong Icasiano, Wyeth Nutritionist.

Ms. Icasiano, also said that nutrition plays an important role in the baby’s health and brain development, and choosing the right maternal milk is key to support a healthy pregnancy.

“Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life and is a reminder of the gift of motherhood—and the need to ensure maternal and fetal health. By choosing the right maternal milk, expectant moms can help their babies get the best start in life so they can have a bright tomorrow,” said Ms. Icasiano.

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Whatta lucky Mommah!! @mom.atlast She experienced this new technology from #Promama wherein the movements of the baby inside the womb is being documented and is printed like a colorful artwork. That's such a treasure, a beautiful #gift to have a #hardcopy of the first movements of your #baby. #Babysfirstgifttoyou

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To help give your child a strong start, you can start drinking Wyeth® PROMAMA®, a low in fat delicious vanilla tasting nutritional milk drink designed to support pregnant women during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and lactation. It is scientifically formulated with the essential nutrients needed to help support the overall health of both mom and the baby’s physical and mental development in the womb. It contains 5 key brain nutrients such as Folic Acid, DHA, Choline, Iodine, and Iron and it is now with less calories and higher Oligofructose (vs. previous formulation) to help prevent constipation.

To know more about PROMAMA and its products, like the PROMAMA Philippines official page: https://www.facebook.com/ProMamaPH/ or visit the website at https://www.wyeth.com.ph/brands/promama/

Marian Rivera - Dantes says YES to Zia with Nido Advanced Protectus 3+

In today’s world where parenting styles evolve with the changing times, one thing holds true: parents only want the best for their children. No matter what kind of parenting a mom or dad espouses, no one can question that at the heart of it all is putting their child’s well-being first, especially during their crucial growing-up years.

The same can be said about TV personality and newest NIDO® 3+ endorser, Marian Rivera-Dantes who has confidently embraced three-year old daughter Zia’s entry into toddlerhood thanks to her chosen partner for age-appropriate nutrition, NIDO® ADVANCED PROTECTUS® 3+.

The toddler years are fundamental in shaping the young lives of children, and it is during this stage of their development when going on adventures, exploring the outdoors, and meeting new people become vital. While it is normal for parents to say “no” to their kids out of concern for their health and safety, it must be considered that it is by saying “yes” to these activities that important strides in their cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development are met.

“Kids ages 3 to 5 years old can be difficult to manage at times but accompanying them as they go through this life stage can be precious and exciting,” said Child Development and Education Specialist, Lexie Estacio. “It is during this stage that they start to learn things on their own, develop relationships outside the family unit, and discover for themselves who they are as their own person, so they need their parent’s full support now more than ever,” added Dr. Josephine Yuson-Sunga, Pediatrician and Medical Director of NESTLÉ Infant Nutrition Philippines.

“Hindi madali pero naniniwala ako na by letting Zia do things on her own, mas marami siyang matututunan, not just about the world around her but also about herself,” said the celebrity womom.

“Kaya nag-hanap talaga ako ng pre-school milk na kayang sabayan si Zia at pinili ko ang no. 1 pre-school milk, ang NIDO® 3+. Ngayon, mas kampante na ako na hayaan siyang lumabas at makipaglaro sa ibang mga bata dahil alam kong she is protected while getting the other important nutrients she needs for her age.”

NIDO® ADVANCED PROTECTUS® 3+ is the only pre-school milk brand in the market developed with Lactobacillus PROTECTUS®, featuring L. Rhamnosus which is an advanced probiotic strain that helps protect children’s tummies and helps strengthen their upper respiratory tract defense against pathogens that bring about common coughs and colds. “Each glass of NIDO® 3+ contains millions of these good bacteria, so parents are assured that their children are getting the protection from within that they deserve and need to make the most of their childhood,” shared by Missy Ayson, Vice President and Lead Consumer Marketing Manager for NIDO® GUM.

To further boost their immune system, NIDO® 3+ contains Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin C, as well as Vitamin A, B, D, Calcium, and Protein that promote proper growth and development. Not to mention DHA, a building block for the brain.

Choose the #1 pre-school milk for kids 3 to 5 years old, choose NIDO® 3+. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NidoAdvancedProtectus3/

J CUPPACAKES : Taste the Love

Experience perfect occasions and chill days with delicious foods at J Cuppacakes. This store is now available at Eastwood City. They offer delightful dessert buffets, party platters, packed meals and more.

J Cuppacakes will instantly capture girly ladies and even little girls because of its cute interiors. As its tagline states, “Art in your cravings,” it is not just to satisfy your cravings with their toothsome desserts but also to captivate you with visual feast. 

The aroma of the freshly baked cupcakes will make you crave for it even more. J Cuppacakes offers wide range of sweets for its customers -- the Cookie Butter where you can feel the goodness of cookie butter in every bit, the Light tangy lemon cupcake with sweet frosting for your birthday cake, the Brazo de Mercedes cheesecake that is not too sweet but is one of the bombs which has baked meringue on top, and the cheesecake is just incredibly good. Aside from that, they also offer customization for your cakes and cupcakes.

J Cuppacakes also offers lots of foods for their customers -- Twice-Cooked Chicken and Pork Adobo, Hot Flippys, Beef Morcon, and the best-selling kiddie favorite Champ-o-rado.

Visit J Cuppacakes now and have your best day of the week.

For more info visit their website: https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/

Step Into Infinity with the Kat Walk VR

Gaming has never been this exciting and thrilling as before. About two decades ago, gaming is all about keyboards, mouse and gaming controllers. But now, gaming has evolved into something that is real, as if we are in the actual place of the event and that the character is really us because it moves just as how our hands, legs and body move.

This is exactly the concept of the KAT WALK VR which was introduced last January 8 - 13, 2018 by the SM City East Ortigas in partnership with PC Express. The event Gamestation VR : Step Into Infinity was held at the Main Atrium and gathered attention from gamers of all walks of life. There were kids, adults, pros and newbies and men and women who tried and experienced what it's like to play the KAT WALK VR.

The KAT WALK VR is the World`s leading VR ODT (Omni-directional Treadmill) that breaks the barrier between the real and virtual worlds.

Some of the key features of KAT WALK VR are:

- Walk through infinite virtual worlds with minimal physical space requirements.

- The exclusive combination of the sensors with a clever algorithm makes possible an almost zero motion tracking delay and a realistic walking effect.

- The original design can support walking, jumping, sitting, squatting and other natural body movements.

On January 13, SM City East Ortigas in partnership with PC Express hosted the KAT VR Tournament featuring the “Bullet Sorrow VR," a multiplayer online FPS game exclusive only at SM City East Ortigas. Registration for the tournament was free and was opened to all our shoppers and the top three players with the highest scores went home with as much as P5,000 shopping GC's.

I was lucky enough to be among the first few people to try the KAT WALK VR. It was really fun, it reminds me of the PC game Counter-strike, the only difference is that I am standing while playing, my body is supported with belts, sensors and other accessories that detect my motions and I am holding 2 guns which I use to kill the enemies.

Watch out for more KAT WALK VR to be installed soon in your nearest favorite gaming venues.

Feel all Kinds of Love this Valentine's Day with the Singles Run

February is the most beautiful month of the year for the love and warmth Valentine's Day brings. Couples celebrate this special day in so many ways to happily send romance to each other, placing the world in full heat and delightful energy.

However, not all of us will be spending the night with arms around our waist and in my-left-foot-over-your-right-foot scenario. Some choose to stay single while others are still crying out the pain of broken promises. Either way, singlehood is more than a status - it is a process of finding your own happiness within you. Right?

But instead of fretting, maybe we should celebrate. This February 10, 2019, RED Sports by RED Entertainment will launch the BIGGEST, LOUDEST and FLIRTIEST gathering of all the happily single, those who are currently moving on, the “NASAKTAN” and the “NAPAASA.”

Singles’ Run is expected to be the grandest event of love month. Expect exciting activities that will definitely relive the feeling of our first love and first heartbreak. This school fair-themed fun run offers various booths, which will surely relive both our first “kilig” and first heartbreak.

For every hopeless romantic, Marriage Booth will be your golden opportunity to get married with someone you like in the crowd. FREE Hugs Booth and Kissing Booth are expected to be a blockbuster hit on that day. Of course, everyone wants warm hugs and sweet kisses this love month. Meanwhile, Jail Booth and Pop The Balloons Booth will bring mixed experience to all the participants.

In-store registration is currently on-going at the following Garmin stores:

-Garmin SM North EDSA Annex
-Garmin Uptown Mall
-Garmin Glorietta 5
-Garmin SM Mall of Asia
-Garmin Alabang Town Center

Online Registration and Event Details are available at the links below:

https://events.redsportsph.com/funrun/singles-run-2019
https://reg.goorahna.com/#/event/singles-run-2019

What are you waiting for? Join us this upcoming pre-Valentine’s day fun run and spread all kinds of love.

Modern Chinese Restaurant That Serves Authentic Chinese Food

Super Bowl of China is not your traditional Chinese restaurant, but that doesn’t make their food any less authentic. They thrive on a Western ambiance and service standard, along with the commitment to give customers value for their money.

Can’t choose what to order first? The Dim sum Combination Platter lets you sample some of their best dim sum dishes and includes pork siomai, deep-fried wonton, vegetarian spring roll, and pork asado siopao, that is served with a sweet and sour sauce. You could also ask them to throw in another pork asado siopao or a serving of chicken feet for an additional price. It’s no wonder that this is one of their best sellers.

Other classic Chinese dishes that people come to Superbowl for are the Sliced Beef with Broccoli; beef slices that are perfectly seasoned and sautéed with fresh broccoli flowers, mixed mushrooms, garlic, and carrots in a savory sesame and oyster sauce.

There’s also the familiar Sweet and Sour Pork; Super Bowl Lemon Chicken, and the Szechuan Shrimp, which is shrimp that’s sautéed with mixed veggies, mushrooms, dried chili, and peanuts in a spicy Szechuan sauce that sure adds a kick.

Pair any of these viands with rice, preferably the Yang Chow Fried Rice and you’ve got yourself a super meal! And if you are here to celebrate a birthday, you must get the Superbowl Birthday Noodles, too, to top it off. It is good fortune to have “long life” noodles at events like these, anyway.

No matter the occasion, Super Bowl of China is a super sulit choice. Visit their branch at Eastwood Citywalk 1 that sports a spacious two-story dining and get a feel of their modern Chinese restaurant.

For more info visit their website: https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/

Discover, Unlock and Nurture the Gift of your Child through Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7

"We are all gifted, but we have to discover the gift, uncover the gift, nurture and develop the gift and use it for the Glory of God and for the liberation struggle of our people."

A child's gift can be discovered at a very young age. I remember, when I visited a friend's cafe in Bulacan, I saw a 2-year old kid who has a very sharp memory. He knows a lot, literally a lot - from animals to places, planets, and people. It was amazing to witness that kind of gift before my very eyes and really, how I wished I have a kid like him.

Actually, a child's gift doesn't disappear, but they might be latent if not nurtured the right way. Parents, family, the environment and the society - each of them plays a big role in unlocking these gifts and nurturing them so they reach their full potential.

Good thing that nowadays, there are programs offered to children born with a talent that appears in any form. These programs feature various activities - from singing to acting, and anything in between. This is actually what the Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, a summer talent development program in partnership with experts to help kids 6-11 years old become their very best - is all about.

The program will help discover and develop a child’s talent and passion as Promil Four launches the newest season of the i-Shine Talent Camp 7. As the brand stays true to its mission of nurturing the gift, the next generation of awe-inspiring kids will be guided to reach their full potential in the fields of performing and visual arts through mental, physical and social stimulation workshops.

Shaira Luna, Promil's Wonder Kid is now one of the country's top photographers

Kids ages 6 to 11 can enjoy a whole new level of fun and experience interactive learning with Promil Four’s i-Shine 7 featuring Art, Music, Dance camps, and its two new camps, Theatre and Ballet. These camps are managed by the finest experts/mentors of the country. Teachers Robert Alejandro and Kara Escay from Papemelroti will coach the Art Camp, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab returns as the camp master for the Music Camp, while Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy of the G-Force Dance School leads the Dance Camp. Furthermore, Audie Gemora heads the Theatre Camp, whereas Lisa Macuja-Elizalde guides the Ballet Camp.

The six mentors (fr left to right) Audie Gemora, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Georcelle Dapat Sy, Kara Escay and Robert Alejandro with the host, Dimples Romana (middle)

All six mentors were presented during the launch of i-Shine 7, which also featured a talk by Dra. Leticia Penano-Ho, the President of the Philippine Center for Gifted Education. Dra. Ho talked about the importance of documenting the child’s journey to further help them develop their skills.

Also lending her skills and talent during the launch was a self-taught freelance photographer and “Promil kid” Shaira Luna who shared some photography tips during her Creative Documenting & Scrapbook Making Workshop. Meanwhile, the launch was hosted by seasoned actress Dimples Romana, who has been hosting the i-Shine Talent Camp ever since its beginning.

Learn the art of grace, flexibility, and balance at the Ballet Camp; performance of Ballet Manila

Promil’s philosophy is to instill the importance of not only proper nutrition but also proper parenting and guidance to fully support a child’s proper growth and mental development. This is in line with the brand’s advocacy of actively involving parents in helping nurture the gift of their child.

Promil Four i-Shine 7 Camps will run from April to May 2019, and will be administered not only in different cities around Metro Manila, but also in more locations around the country like Batangas, Cebu, and Davao to allow kids outside Metro Manila to experience what i-Shine has to offer. As it is important to hone and encourage kids’ talents at a young age, there will be a grand recital after the camp duration to showcase what kids experienced and learned during the camps.

Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp is now on the 7th year

Past i-Shiners include Lucas Magallano of season 2 and Yesha Camile of season 3 who, after the camp, went on to let their talents shine through special performances in various events. 

Know more about i-Shine and reserve a camp slot for your child now. Visit www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph/ for more details.

Sharp Philippines Corporation unveils winners of Sharp Loves Your Family Video-making Contest

Sharp Philippines Corp. (SPC) has been part of the Filipino households for more than 36 years, highlighting its legacy of bringing convenience and comfortability.  Before 2018 ends, SPC wants to honor every Filipino family, who has been part of their successes through these years.

Sharp’s Loves Your Family Video-making contest, the second phase of the SPC’s “We Love Philippines” campaign, recently announced their lucky winners from hundreds of entries nationwide. Each entry showcased impressive creativity and heartfelt message, which greatly represent their love for their families and loved ones.  The said contest began last November 15 and ended last December 15, 2018.

There are total of 10 winners of Sharp 45-inch 4K LED televisions, three (3) winners of french door refrigerators, and 100 winners of rice cookers!

Three (3) Winners of French-door Refrigerators

Hannah Hope Maligalig

June Michael Razon

Clariz Manuel

Ten (10) Winners of 45-inch LED TV

Hannah Hope Maligalig

Clariza Manuel

June Michael Razon

Maria Kricell Sobrevinas

Hannah Grace Maligalig

Queenie Joy Partoza

Petruse Pauluse Salagubang

Maja Rizza Campos

Perwin Bausas

Renan Ignacio Dizon

Winners of Rice Cookers

Marc Romyr Almario

Domingo Palmencio Jr.

Jonathan Salomon

Arvin Dasal Capada

Stephanie Novio

Hannah Hope Maligalig

Delia Peregrina

Abegle Opon

Clariza Manuel

Joanne Tabuelog

John Adrian Cook

Jessica Torres

Edelyn Manzano

Manilyn Famorcan

Maria Kricell Sobrevinas

Shena Valle

Quennie Joy Partoza

Hannah Grace Maligalig

Divine Labbuanan

Angelo Crescini

Petruse Pauluse Salagubang

Sheila Dela Cruz

June Michael Razon

Emmanuel Tolentino

Jushua Gopo

Sherlyn Gregorio

Catherine Espayos

Marissa Sunglao

Rodalina Cruz

Vergeluna Borja

Jessie Chris Gregorian

Lilia Capati

Maja Rizza Campos

Milagros Traquena

Clea Medel

Perwin Bausas

Rachelle Ann Tolentino

Fe Celeste Gamboa

Shimadal Bayani

Renan Ignacio Dizon

Angelica Saludes

Mhilica Torres

Headed by PR and Marketing Head Amor Golifardo, the winners were judged based on their creativity and smooth story telling.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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