Mother's Day x Cartoon Network's Summer Splash with Finn

I make it a point to have a date with my 3 grand kids when I am free, be it on a weekday or weekends. I have four grand kids .  The other one resides in the US with my son and family. I tried as much as possible to spend quality time with them. Time is of the essence and I am not getting any younger. Im glad that all my apos are malambing, God fearing and good looking like me, hahahaha and we all have one in common. We love to watch Cartoon Network channel, surprisingly for my age. I have grown to love The Powerpuff Girls.

Last Sunday, May 13,  Mother's Day, I took my eldest grandkid Finn to a movie date (Avengers) (at last Ive finally watched it) and spent Mother's Day with him at  a Cartoon Network's Summer Splash event at Trinoma. It was the happiest as I have watched Finn playing with other kids as well and met with his favorite Cartoon Network's characters.

 We Bare Bears, Finn and Jake of Adventure Time and my favorite The Powerpuff Girls,  OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes and Ben 10. 

We played around the booths winning stickers and toys. Finn together with Calvin and Jona joined the game and went home with plushie toys, tumblers, candies and stickers. I love the We Bare Bears stuff toy for me, hihihi. Ang cute!

The tropical island-themed event brought the beach into the city. Kids enjoyed a full day of fun, laughter and challenges with their family, as well as the stars from Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, We Bare Bears and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes.

Diving into a sea of balloons, kids embarked on an epic quest to find their favorite Cartoon Network characters inside a larger-than-life dome. They also got to fly like The Powerpuff Girls at the Summersonic Flight trampoline. Adventure Time fanatics rode a Jake Banana Boat simulator as Finn, while others got to rescue the three bear brothers from We Bare Bears by riding an inflatable raft. Kids also showed their athleticism by conquering the obstacles at the OK K.O.! Let’s be Heroes Coast course.

Cartoon Network Summer Splash wouldn’t have been complete without a ton of freebies. Kids were able to take home loads of goodies from sponsors at each of the booths they visited, including sweets, toys and even sunnies.

Finn: Ma is it okay to jump and go inside kase Im a grown up na. Ma: Its okay you can do anything you want naman. 🤗🙇💓🏃🏃 .@cartoonnetworkofficial . . #cartoonnetwork #kidlove #mothersday #lolalove #webarebears #adventuretime

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With Summer Splash 2018 taking place on Mother’s Day, Cartoon Network also prepared a special treat for the most important women in our lives. Mommies who came with their kids took some well-earned time for themselves at the Moms’ Glamcamp area, where they could recharge, glam-up and pamper themselves.

The event was made more awesome by the raffle featuring limited-edition Cartoon Network merchandise and other novelty items. An All-Star Dance Performance brought things to an amazing close.

For more information and news on upcoming Cartoon Network events, like and follow Facebook.com/CartoonNetworkAsia or watch Cartoon Network on TV or through the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app.

Cartoon Network is available on SKYCable Channel 43, SKYCable HD Channel 178, Cignal Channel 35, Cignal HD Channel 110, Destiny Cable (Digital) Channel 43, Destiny Cable (Analog) Channel 51 and Cable Link Channel 26, Dream Satellite Channel 15.

5 Banana Boat Spray-On Sunscreens for your "AmazeSkin" Summer Adventure

                     

Its officially summer when you see yourself scouring and reading sunblock/sunscreen labels from the toiletries shelves of your favorite department store while googling from your phone what's best there is for your next beach destination.  I have rules when buying sunscreens.

1.     It should be water and sweat resistant. 
2.     It should be in spray variant so that I could spray parts of my body I don’t            think the sun hits like between my toes and or behind my ears or other                  hard  to reach parts.
3.     It should be good for the whole family. One good sunblock fits all.
4.     It should have broad spectrum protection. The one that blocks ultraviolet B          rays, which cause sunburn, and ultraviolet. We are all afraid of premature            skin aging and skin cancer.

As I shop for sunblocks. I noticed the new sunblock product by Banana Boat "The Banana Boat Dry Balance".  I love that it comes in spray variant and helps you feel dry and fresh all over with SPF 50 and UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection. How's that for your sun protection? Its cool right?


Banana Boat unveils it’s latest product – The Banana Boat  Dry Balance recently for the Banana Boat AmazeSKIN Race Challenge held at Pico de Loro, Nasugbu Batangas with bloggers and Banana Boat executives.

“ To keep up with the evolving trends in the sun care industry,  Banana Boat is always developing new, innovative products to fit the many needs of consumers and together with the commitment in giving the consumers the best product with utmost sun screen protection lead to the creation of Banana Boat Dry Balance ” said Mr. Franz Manalo, Brand Manager for Banana Boat.  

“The product is designed to give customers the most enjoyable experience when it comes to sunscreen.  Banana Boat Dry Balance aims to eliminate that heavy feeling by absorbing excess moisture to help keep you feeling dry and fresh, even after a day in the sun. The product is available in two variants – the lotion and the aerosol spray ” he adds. 

The Banana Boat Dry Balance is also designed with the PowerStay Technology similar to all the other Banana Boat products; and all their products - it is tested to stay on in seven real life conditions – sun, pool water, ocean water, wind, sweat, sand and extreme heat up to 100 degrees – to provide safe and effective sun protection.

And to put Banana Boat Dry Balance to the test, guests were invited to participate in the Banana Boat  AmazeSKIN Race Challenge.

Participants of the race were tasked to complete the challenges in all the seven pitstops that represents the seven real life conditions where Banana Boat  Dry Balance stays on – the sun, pool water, ocean water, sweat, sand and extreme heat.

Top three (3) teams with the fastest time to finish all seven pit stops were declared winners. Gold, Silver & Bronze medal were awarded to the winners along with cash prizes and special gift packs from Banana Boat.

Banana Boat is ending the summer of 2018 with a bang by giving the consumers the chance to experience Banana Boat  Amazing Skin Race in Subic.

Consumers can also enjoy a wide array of Banana Boat products that will fit specific needs.  

The Banana Boat  Sun Comfort Spray, perfect for the beach because it brushes off sand easily, it also moisturizes skin and relieves dryness. 

The Banana Boat  Protect & Hydrate, is a 2-in-1 Sunscreen and Moisturizer.  This contains Aloe Vera and has antioxidants.  

The Banana Boat  Dry Oil, has moisturizing formula with Argan oil for silky soft skin. It also has coconut and grape seed oils.

To know more about Banana Boat products and Banana Boat  AmazeSKIN Race Challenge visit the Official Facebook Fan Page – Banana Boat   Philippines.

Banana Boat is a world class product from Edgewell Personal Care and is being marketed and distributed in the country by Getz Brothers Philippines.

Electrolux Philippines donated 200 washing machines to Gawad Kalinga’s and GMA Foundation’s beneficiaries

The hardest household chore for me is that of hand washing your clothes. Just imagine if you are a family of five , and you are in charge of washing their clothes too. The task of separating  darks from lights and using a laundry brush for stubborn stains. Twisting and wringing after each wash consumes your precious time.  That's why a dependable washing machine is a must in every home.

Leading global appliance company Electrolux Philippines, together with its supply chain partner CEVA Philippines, has donated 200 washing machines to mothers, communities and organizations in the Philippines.

Called “Love You Loads”, the program was designed to help lighten the loads of Filipinos through modern appliances. The washing machines will go towards Gawad Kalinga’s and GMA Foundation’s beneficiaries and programs.

During the turnover ceremony held at the Electrolux office, Electrolux Philippines Country Marketing Manager Andrea Soto-Pionilla shared, “May is the time where we recognize and share our appreciation for mothers and all the hard work that they do. Electrolux wants to express our support for moms and families all over the country.”

“Mothers have so many concerns to juggle – from work to taking care of their children and the house on top of that! Laundry should be the last thing they need to worry about. Having a washing machine in their household can make this chore faster and easier so that she can move to more important things and families can spend more time together,” she added.

Aside from benefiting households, washing machines will also be donated to GMA Kapuso Foundation’s partner organizations who need the units to serve the underprivileged.

Meanwhile, Mark Hoolahan, Human Resources Director of North Asis Cluster of CEVA, said “CEVA Logistics is immensely proud of our long term business partnership with Electrolux. We are privileged to be able to partner with Electrolux in assisting such worthwhile causes as the GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Gawad Kalinga community.”

Employees of Electrolux Philippines also participated in the program by creating cards for each washing machine, sharing a personal message of encouragement for the beneficiaries.

Through the advent of technology, modern appliances have helped to transform the home life of Filipinos, allowing homemakers to do chores more efficiently and giving them more time to enjoy with family.

The program is also in line with the aim of Electrolux, which is to shape living for the better and improve the everyday lives of Filipinos. It means a renewed focus on what their products and solutions can help people achieve, to create experiences that will elevate everyday life and to be a driving force in sustainable living.

For more information on Electrolux Philippines and Love You Loads Program, visit www.electrolux.com.ph and follow @ElectroluxPhilippines on Facebook and Instagram or @ElectroluxPH on Twitter.

Freenet spreads good vibes at the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon

The Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival is dubbed as the most colorful harvest festival in the Philippines. Visitors flocking from all parts of the country are able to feast their eyes on beautifully decorated houses that puts the creativity of the locals on centerstage, and join the exciting celebration as a form of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest for the municipality of Lucban.


This year, freenet, the free internet and rewards platform of Voyager Innovations, is bringing good vibes all the way to the province of Quezon to join the merriment at the San Isidro Pahiyas Festival. Festival goers are in for a treat as freenet gives away amazing freebies, gadgets, and surprises - not to mention free data access and rewards - as part of the celebration.

To get a chance to win awesome prizes, revelers just have to be on the lookout for freenet’s roving booths, download the app and register, and pick any of the freenet premium items available. To win a bigger prize, they must complete a mission of referring one friend to the freenet app. A lucky winner of a Samsung J2 Prime will be announced every day from May 13-15, 2018.


The treats do not end there though, as freenet has bigger and grander surprises to festival goers on May 15, 2018. Freenet will be on the lookout for the most creatively decorated house using purple materials, inspired by the color of the freenet logo. The winning house will get exciting cash prizes from the brand.


Freenet has been serving up good vibes and treating Filipinos to awesome rewards at the most attended and celebrated festivals in the country - including Cebu’s Sinulog Festival, Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival, Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival, and now, Lucban’s Pahiyas Festival.

“We’re always excited to spread good vibes at the biggest celebrations in the country with freenet. In the same way that we give locals and tourists awesome freebies and raffle prizes at these festivals, our goal is to give our users a more rewarding free internet experience whenever they use freenet. With our presence here at Pahiyas, we’re confident that more Filipinos will get to experience a fun and convenient life online, and the rewards that come with it,” Heidi Garayblas, freenet Business and Brand Management Head.

Freenet is a platform that provides users with a rewarding free internet experience. Within this app, users can access their go-to apps and sites without having to purchase extra load or subscribe to data packages. On top of this, users can also get exciting rewards by completing missions and earning points within the app - all for free.


Now users can easily shop at Lazada, enjoy convenient cashless shopping with PayMaya, and even earn airtime load, data packages, and gaming pins without having to worry about unwanted data charges.


Download the freenet app now at http://frnt.ph/android for Android and http://frnt.ph/ios for iOS. For more information, visit www.freenet.ph.

JCI Manila hosts "Run for the Mountains 2018" for the 2nd time on June 24

JCI Manila launches the charity run "Run for the Mountains"  slated on June 24 at Seascape Pasay. It aims to raise awareness and financial support for the indigenous Peoples group of the PH and Smokey Mountain Kids.

The "Run for the Mountains 2018" is an annual family fun run organized by the JCI Manila to support some of the indigenous people in the Philippines, namely the Dumagats, Mangyans, Igorots, Aetas, and the Smokey Mountain Community Field of Dreams.

Hosted by JCI Manila, a premier youth leadership development organization, this advocacy event will take place simultaneously at Seascape Village in Pasay City and SM City Iloilo on June 24.

This marks JCI’s second year of promoting family values, camaraderie, and diversity as they effectively teach respect and a renewed appreciation for our culture while raising financial support for the marginalized community in Smokey Mountain and Indigenous Peoples.

Not your typical foot race, this year’s “Run for the Mountains” showcases an experiential race course that will enable leisure, amateur, and professional runners to experience first-hand how our indigenous peoples hunt, cook and go about their day-to-day activities while covering a distance of 3km, 5km or 10km.

Race categories and corresponding race fees are:

3km (P700.00),
5km (P800.00), and
10km (P950.00)

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity by signing up for the “Run for the Mountains” at the following Garmin and Apartment 8 branches:

Garmin MOA
Garmin Glorietta
Garmin Uptown BGC
Garmin Megamall
Affinitea SM NOrth
Affinitea Legarda
Apartment 8, 33B Scout Borromeo St. Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City 1103
Apartment 8 UP Town Center, 2/F Phase 2
Apartment 8 Alabang Town Center G/F
Apartment 8 Tiendesitas 2/F Silver City, Pasig

Download the Marites Allen Feng Shui App for better luck and lives via Google Play for Android users and App Store on iOS

I was born in the Year of the Horse and 2018 is my lucky year for love, wealth,  business opportunities and travel. Yehey for that! I had my reading with Fengshui Queen Marites Allen Feng Shui Forecast for 2018– Year of the Earth Dog five months ago from an intimate presscon held at Marco Polo. 

Readings done according to my year, date and time of birth are all kind and positive, including my health, which is I am very thankful of. I exercise a lot and watching my diet. I cannot be sick this year and for years to come.  I have plans on visiting my son anytime soon.

Since Feng Shui Queen Marites Allen gave me her predictions 2 years ago. I always take precautions for days and time of danger and or destruction. (To those who have her planner and book, you know what I mean)  It served as guidance to my everyday life. I have never been sick nor met an accident or bad people along the way. Thanks for the charms, bracelets, amulets, shawls that I bought from her during her feng shui forecast.

 I always carried one or 2 charms in my bag for luck and guidance since then.

I always take time to check my lucky and unlucky days and hours from Marites Allen Feng Shui Planner for this year 2018.  For destruction day, I prefer to stay at home and schedule my activities ahead of time. There are many feng shui tips from the planner itself. There are also suggestions how to attract auspicious energies into everyday life. It wont hurt to have them as guide in my case.

Now for those millenials who are asking for a  Marites Allen Feng Shui app. 

If you dont have the planner and or book with you, you may now access Feng Shui Queen Ms Marites Allen through her app, by downloading it to your phone. Its available through Android and iOs.

Feng Shui Queen Ms. Marites Allen recently launched her Marites Allen Feng Shui App by ABS-CBN Publishing (API) last May 9 at Marco Polo Hotel. The launch was attended by celebrities, (Tim Yap, Phoemela Baranda) media and friends.

Unlock opportunities and embrace good luck with the one-stop daily guide available in the new Marites Allen Feng Shui App by ABS-CBN Publishing (API). 

The pioneering app features daily forecast and opportunities fitting for each user based on geomancy (feng shui), known for its use of energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. It is developed by Philippine-based digital solutions company Synergy88 Digital in its first ever partnership with API and feng shui master Marites Allen.

According to API’s print publishing and digital operations head Mark Yambot, the new app brings Marites’ insights to readers around the world. He said, “In the Philippines, the name Marites Allen is synonymous with Feng Shui. Thus we were honored when she chose ABS-CBN Publishing as her publisher and distributor for 2018, making her popular books available to readers nationwide. With the Feng Shui 2018 App, mobile users all over the world will now be able to access Marites Allen’s extensive and highly valued insights.”

The free app also includes a list of suitable and unsuitable activities to consider to boost users’ chances of success, and also to caution them on the possibility of unfortunate occurrences.

Meanwhile, premium users get access to the entire lunar calendar for planning and matching important activities and decisions with auspicious dates.

Marites is a Geomancer and the first Filipino to receive the prestigious “Master in Feng Shui" recognition from the International Feng Shui Association. She is also the only Filipino member of the Feng Shui Societies of London, Singapore and the World of Feng-Shui Malaysia. Her passion for the art drives her to guide others to have better luck and better lives.

The app was formally launched at Marco Polo Ortigas last Wednesday attended by Synergy88 Digital’s managing director Jackie Chua and celebrities such as Phoemela Baranda and the host of soon-to-be-launched Metro Channel show “Tim’s Table,” Tim Yap.

The Feng Shui app is part of the digital initiatives of ABS-CBN, which is rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among Filipino media companies, and a growing list of digital properties.

Download the Marites Allen Feng Shui App to boost your chances of success via Google Play for Android users and App Store on iOS. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visitwww.abscbnpr.com.

Red Ribbon Mother’s Day video lifts mom labels to reveal a special truth

Being a mom is no easy feat. It takes unconditional love and incredible patience for moms to nurture and provide for the needs of the family, every moment of every single day.

With all its demands and challenges, motherhood is truly a 24/7 selfless job, yet there are still people who label moms as either “working” moms or “stay-at-home” moms.

But is there really such a thing as a part-time mom? Aren’t all mothers full-time moms? These are just some of the questions that Red Ribbon evokes with its brief but heart-warming Mother’s Day digital video.

Red Ribbon makes a bold statement as it banks on one simple yet special truth: There is no such thing as “working” moms or “stay-at-home” moms; that the true measure of motherhood is the unconditional love and care she gives to her family.

The story shows the life of two moms who chose different paths. While they walk on seemingly different roads, their lives diverge at one mutual and integral point – their love for their family. Both moms do their best to make their families feel loved, whether it’s buying a costume online with the addition of final touches for their little ones or sewing it themselves.

This Mother’s Day, Red Ribbon aims to strip off the labels and end the divide, unifying and celebrating all moms for their nurturing affection and selfless support for their families.

The best cakes for the best moms
Aside from Red Ribbon’s touching Mother’s Day video, the well-loved bakeshop proves they understand moms best by offering a wide range of delectable cakes catered to different tastes that lets people truly show how special their moms are.

For mommies who love fruity flavors, there’s the Peach Mango Symphony, a three-layered chiffon cake with a mango filling, white frosting icing, and topped with peach slices, mango glaze, and a cherry, for P600.

One can never go wrong with Red Ribbon’s timeless favorite Black Forest, a moist chocolate cake with cream and cherry filling, and embellished with chocolates and cherries, for only P565. 

The sweetest surprises come in the finest packages and for mom’s special day, Red Ribbon will be offering limited box sleeves and dedication card toppers. With every purchase of select Red Ribbon cakes, customers will receive a Mother’s Day card from May 1 to 13 and a floral box sleeve from May 7 to 13.

Join the conversation and check out the Red Ribbon Mother’s Day video at goo.gl/fZzvUz. Now’s the time to show how you care a little bit more for the woman who’s cared for you all your life.

Head over to Red Ribbon to grab the sweetest treats specially for moms!

World’s #1 Probiotic Supplement for Kids: Erceflora ProbiBears

When my kids were a lot  younger. Their Pediatrician prescribed probiotics as supplement for them to drink and or chew for a healthier gut.  If they are going to take antibiotics due to infection , their Pediatrician advised to have their probiotics first so as to help build a barrier for a healthy microflora. It promotes a healthy normal allergic response to potential allergens. Just like my kids, I also take my probiotics everyday to help me digest food and help with my urinary tract condition.

That's why in this age and time, with all the MSG laden food and fast food available around us. It is better to take a quality probiotics. We dont want our kids to suffer gastroenteritis (diarrhea, constipation, )for that matter.

As a parent, this definitely causes emotional stress because we don’t want to see our kid experiencing any kind of discomfort.

Experts say probiotics may help ease your child’s digestive disorders and make potty training more manageable1.

What are probiotics, which have been showing up in a lot of kids’ products lately? As a mom, you want to know what probiotics are and which one to choose for your child.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that help maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in the digestive tract. It works like this: A human digestive tract has about 100 trillion healthy bacteria. Bacteria aid in digestion and help the body defend itself against illness2. Thus, probiotics can aid with immunity and help protect you from common colds and flu.

Every person, child or adult, needs a balance of good bacteria in the body. However, this balance is easily upset by a number of factors such as a poor diet, stress or by taking antibiotics and other medication.

Children can get probiotics from eating yogurt and beverages that contain probiotics. However, the amount and quality of probiotics in those food and beverages may not be enough.

It’s a good thing there is Erceflora ProbiBears, a yummy tummy supplement with the combined 2-in-1 PROBIO-BOOSTER of not just Lactobacillus acidophilus, but also Bifidobacterium lactis – good bacteria that help prevent gut problems such as diarrhea, upset stomach, and other digestive illnesses to help keep kids happy and healthy every day. It’s the delicious and healthy way to strengthen your child’s tummy in yummy chewable bears!

Lactobacillus is good bacteria that are present in a lot of food. A study has shown that Lactobacillus was an effective treatment against infant colic and even helped improve immunity. Bifidobacterium, on the other hand, helps ease digestive issues such as bloating and flatulence. It also has a longer shelf life4.

From the makers of the World’s #1 Probiotic, ProbiBears will reassure moms that their kids stay healthy in the tummy! Moreover, their kids will love it because it comes in fun and yummy chewable bears!

Erceflora ProbiBears is the 2-in-1 Probiotic Supplement (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium) that will help improve your child’s digestion.

Erceflora ProbiBears will be available in Mercury Drug by June for only Php540 SRP per Box of 20s.


Sources:
1. Radhakrishnan, K. (2016, April 20). How your child can benefit from probiotics. Health Essentials. Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/child-can-benefit-probiotics/
2. Can gut bacteria improve your health?. (2016, October). Harvard Health Publishing.Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/can-gut-bacteria- improve-your-health
3. Moyer, M.W. (2015, December 4). Should your kids take probiotic?. Slate. Retrieved from http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_kids/2015/12/are_probiotics_good_for_kids_what_research_says_about_culturelle_florastor.html

A Trilogy of Love Stories Honors Bernardo Bernardo

Joy Belmonte and Boy Abunda Originals Present A Trilogy of Love Stories that features gender sensitive short films dedicated to the memory of Bernardo Bernardo who stars in one of the short films.



The three short are Young Love (starring Lorenzo Santiago and Rahcir Tan), A Love Story in the Time of HIV (Christian Bables and Aaron Rivera), and To Love and Not Be Loved (Eian Rances and Bernardo Bernardo). To Love and Not Be Loved is also Bernardo Bernardo's last work for cinema.

A Trilogy of Love Stories directed by Lemuel Lorca and written by John Bedia, will have its premiere night (by invitation only) on May 17 (7pm) at Trinoma Cinema 6.  Executive producers are QC Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and Boy Abunda.