Jollibee shares 4 best parenting hacks and tips you should try for better parenting in the new normal

Whether we’re ready for it or not, parenting definitely changed during the pandemic. As everyone has to work or take classes at home for their health and safety, the needs of a parent have evolved.

 

If you’ve been struggling a little to match the demands of parenting in the new normal, worry not—here are a few tips to help you adapt to these times.

1. Set a schedule

Make a plan for yourself and help your kids plan their day. First, organize your day so you can focus better on your necessary tasks. Then, help your kids organize their day so that the important things during their online classes are prioritized. This will allow them to look forward to relaxing and unwinding after all the schoolwork is done. When kids know they have some rest and recreation time to look forward to, they’ll be able to participate better in their remote learning.

 

2. Encourage healthy routines in the household

Maintaining a proper and healthy lifestyle is considered to be one of the most important things you can do to achieve good physical, mental, and social well-being — especially in the new normal. A fun activity you can do with your kids is exercising regularly. To make it more interesting, instead of the usual exercises, try exploring games that’ll make them break a sweat such as DIY obstacle courses, treasure hunts, and many more. Be creative!

 

3. Take a midday shower

One good way to refresh your kids and keep them going is to have them take a quick shower in the middle of the day, preferably after lunch. You can do it too! It gets rid of the midday fatigue that’s built up from staring at a screen all morning, and it will energize them (and you) for the rest of the day.

 

4. Bond over activities and food

There are many moments in this pandemic where your kids will need you to be there for them. You need to set aside time in the day to give them your complete and undivided attention. Try playing fun activities and games with your kids and see how much stress can be lifted every day. Bond over mealtimes with food that will make them happy, such as Jollibee’s Jolly Spaghetti! The meatiest, cheesiest, and sweet-sarap na walang katulad taste of Jolly Spaghetti will make these moments truly memorable! It’s always better to put a smile on their face with their favorite food while spending time at home.

 

Get the Jolly Spaghetti from your nearest Jollibee store for only PHP 50.00 solo, and PHP 200.00 for a Family Pan! Have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out!

 

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Get the biggest discounts and deals of up to 50% OFF in realme’s Shopee Super Brand Day Sale

2021 has truly been an incredible year for realme as it was recently hailed the no. 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines for the first two quarters, and with its global milestone of reaching 100-million fans worldwide. As a tribute to the realme Squad for their continuous support, the brand is set to launch its biggest ever Shopee Super Brand Day Sale on August 26 to 28.

 

The sale is in line with realme’s month-long Global Fan Festival celebration this month which has been jam-packed with a remarkable roster of events, promos, and other initiatives dedicated to the brand’s loyal Filipino fans. With amazing deals, discounts, and vouchers, realme’s Shopee Super Brand Day sale is a testament to the brand’s mission of providing the best digital lifestyle experience for every Filipino.

Starting at 12am on August 26, the Squad can shop for their favorite realme smartphones and realme TechLife products at exciting deals of up to 50% OFF on selected devices. Fans can avail of the well-loved C-Series: the realme C11 2021, the realme C21Y, and the realme C25S, all with a P1,000 discount. The recently launched 5G game-changer, the realme 8 5G, will also be available for only P9,490 (P1,500 OFF SRP), while the realme 7 will be up for grabs at only P9,990 (P5,000 OFF SRP). 

To make one’s stay-at-home experience more delightful, realme TechLife products will also be available at discounted rates. realme’s stylish smart audio products such as the realme Buds Air 2 will be available at 50% OFF, and the realme Buds Q2 can be purchased at P400 OFF. Other AIoT products on sale include the realme Watch 2 and the realme Watch 2 Pro, both at P1,000 OFF, and the realme Smart TV at P3,000 OFF. 

 

In addition to the big discounts offered, Shopee vouchers will also be available for use when you use ShopeePay. These include Free Shipping vouchers, Shopee Mall discount vouchers for an extra 10% OFF, and cashback vouchers guaranteeing 8% cashback from your transactions. 

 With all these surprises and more, realme’s Shopee Super Brand Day Sale is definitely one you wouldn’t want to miss! Visit realme’s official Shopee page to check out other exciting offers during realme’s biggest Shopee sale this year. 

 

For more info, updates, and other surprises, be sure to follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeYouwithrealme #realmePH

Sharing with you news as KZ Tandingan, Darren Espanto, Mimiyuhh and other online creators took on the latest TikTok trend

Celebs and online creators put their rapping skills to the test by taking on the latest TikTok trend, the #TNTYanAngPinoyOneBreathChallenge featuring the mobile brand's anthem of TNT’s ‘Yan ang Pinoy by Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan. 

“Yan Ang Pinoy” is the latest campaign of mobile brand TNT, which aims to reignite Filipino pride amid the challenges we face and encourage everyone to keep on chasing their dreams. Through the campaign, TNT and KZ also seek to positively impact especially the Kabataang Pinoys who may be looking for reassurance in pursuing their dreams. 

KZ kicked off the #TNTYanAngPinoyOneBreathChallenge on TikTok, an increasingly popular platform among Filipinos who want to promote and share good vibes through creative content like fun challenges and trends. For the challenge, KZ rapped "Yan Ang Pinoy" in only one breath. 

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With this fun and proudly Pinoy challenge, the #TNTYanAngPinoyOneBreathChallenge has inspired other celebrities like Darren Espanto, Mimiyuuuh and, other creators to take on it and showcase the talent of Kabataang Pinoys.

Mimiyuhh:

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Darren Espanto:

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PoPinoy Contestant:

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Jump in on the challenge on TikTok using the hashtag #TNTYanAngPinoyOneBreathChallenge for a chance to be selected and featured by KZ Tandingan! Follow TNT’s official social media accounts for more updates. 

Be inspired with TNT Double GIGA Stories 

TNT lets you spread fun, good vibes, and inspiration on TikTok and all your favorite apps with TNT Double GIGA Stories. For only Php99, TNT subscribers get 2 GB per day for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Kumu for seven days, plus 2 GB of open-access data — for a total of 16 GB of data for social media. 

Subscribers can register to TNT Double GIGA Stories on the GigaLife App, which is downloadable on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can also register to GIGA Stories by dialing *123#. 

Philippines' fastest and widest 5G network  

TNT is powered by Smart, the Philippine’s fastest 5G network and widest LTE as cited by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis. 

In the newly released Fastest 5G Mobile Award report, Smart notched the top place in the country with a Speed Score of 204.81 Mbps, posting median download and upload speeds of 220.66 Mbps and 20.61 Mbps, respectively, based on 237,142 user-initiated 5G tests taken with Speedtest in the Philippines for the period Q1-Q2 2021.  

Smart has also reasserted its dominance as the Philippines' fastest mobile network for the fourth year in a row, based on analysis by Ookla of tests taken with Speedtest® covering the first half of 2021.  

On the other hand, Smart has also scored a rare sweep in the April 2021 Philippines Mobile Network Experience Awards* by independent analytics firm Opensignal, beating the competition across all metrics in three essential aspects of service: Coverage (4G Coverage Experience, 4G Availability), Speed (Download and Upload Speed) and Experience (Games, Video and Voice app). This is the first time an operator in the Philippines won decisively in all categories.

*Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report April 2021, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period January 1 – March 31, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.

Huawei donates $200,000, or about P10.11 million, to PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF)

Chinese tech giant Huawei has donated $200,000, or about P10.11 million, to PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) to help fund the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc.

The CSR initiatives for funding to be determined by both PSF and Huawei will include disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery, promotion and enhancement of education in the country, environmental conservation, and the use of technology in health services.

“I would like to thank Huawei for the $200,000 donation to PSF, which will go a long way in supporting our CSR programs like education, disaster relief, environment, telehealth, and many more,” PSF chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said.

PLDT and Smart have been longtime partners with Huawei.

PSF and Huawei’s partnership started years ago when Chinese tech giant donated disaster relief equipment, such as tents, rechargeable lights, and other tools, for PSF’s disaster response program.

It has also contributed 13 sets of school-in-a-bag with Huawei laptops for Smart’s education program, and the recent telehealth equipment for Makati Medical Center and Cardinal Santos hospitals.

Huawei vice president Daniel Guo said the company intends to contribute more to the country through its support to the programs and initiatives of PSF.

 

Huawei is a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices.

 

It operates in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

 

“The initiatives were chosen to align with the program sectors of PSF, as well as to highlight the technology solutions of Huawei. These programs are also aligned with Huawei’s overall CSR strategy,” PSF president Ma. Esther Santos said.

“Moving forward, PSF projects will try to inject technology solutions enabled by technology companies Huawei and PLDT-Smart. This is also aligned with PSF’s vision-mission of a connected, empowered, progressive Philippines,” she said.

PSF, which serves as the social outreach arm of PLDT and Smart, has created programs focused on education, livelihood and social enterprise, disaster response and recovery, youth, arts, and sports development.

Take home a Mang Inasal Ready-to-Cook (RTC) Chicken Inasal now!

If you can’t dine in a Mang Inasal store to have your favorite comfort food, then take home a Mang Inasal Ready-to-Cook (RTC) Chicken Inasal and opt to either grill, bake or pan fry it.   

 

Regardless of your preferred cooking option, your RTC Chicken Inasal will still taste just as you like it because the product is marinated in Mang Inasal’s signature sauce. The RTC Chicken Inasal Paa may be bought in packs of five for Php360. Meanwhile, the RTC Chicken Inasal Pecho will be available in select Mang Inasal stores by mid-September.

To complete the Mang Inasal experience, you can also buy Chicken Oil in stand-up plastic pouch with resealable cap for only Php99. 

 

Both the Mang Inasal RTC Chicken Inasal Paa and the Mang Inasal Chicken Oil are available for takeout exclusively in selected Mang Inasal stores. You may also get them through Call & Pick-up or Park and Go. Please check the list of available stores here: https://bit.ly/3hBwAax.

 

With Mang Inasal’s RTC Chicken Inasal and Chicken Oil, nothing can stop you and your family from satisfying your cravings for a flavorful ihaw-sarap dining experience at home.  

 

Follow Mang Inasal on Facebook and Instagram and join their Viber community for more information. You may also delight yourself with other delicious Mang Inasal dishes by ordering via GrabFood, foodpanda, or Mang Inasal’s delivery website at http://manginasaldelivery.com.ph.  

 

Cebu Pacific will continue to operate flights for essential travel during this time

 

The Philippine government, through the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 134, has placed NCR under a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from August 21 to 31, 2021.  

Cebu Pacific will continue to operate flights for essential travel during this time. 

 

Following this resolution, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo will cancel the following flights from August 21 to 31, 2021:  

 

 

Affected passengers have been informed via contact details provided in the booking. They may select their preferred option through the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight) until 30 days from date of departure:

 

1. Rebook 

Rebook for travel within 60 days at no additional cost, following CEB’s permanent removal of change fees. Fare difference waived.  

 

2. Travel Fund  

Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet valid for two (2) years and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (e.g. baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)  

 

3.        Refund 

The process may take up to two (2) months from the date of request.  

 

However, passengers who wish to voluntarily postpone their domestic flights and those traveling for non-essential reasons until August 31 may cancel up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure, and may select their preferred option through the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight):  

 

1. Rebook 

Rebook for travel within 60 days at no additional cost, following CEB’s permanent removal of change fees. Fare difference waived.  

 

2. Travel Fund  

Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet valid for two (2) years and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (e.g. baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)  

 

This is a developing situation. Some flight changes may take place in the coming days. 

 

Passengers are advised to update their contact details via bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.   

 

Before going to the airport, passengers are advised to check the travel requirements, safety protocols, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CEB website: bit.ly/CEBFaqs   

 

For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the chatbot on the Cebu Pacific website, or through CEB’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts.  

 

New Shopee users can enjoy a 100% discount on their first online purchase

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, encourages more Filipinos to get vaccinated through its #FullyVaxxed initiatives. 

To further encourage the community to get both doses of the vaccine, Shopee is offering an exclusive discount to those who are not yet Shopee users. New Shopee users* can enjoy a 100% discount** on their first online purchase with the code: FULLYVAXXED, and fully vaccinated individuals can look forward to an exclusive digital bundle when they sign up on the #FullyVaxxed microsite.

During the first half of the year, many Filipinos were hesitant to get vaccinated due to several factors. Still, recent reports show a rise in the number of Filipinos getting vaccinated, with over 28 million doses given. Through Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee launched several vaccination-related initiatives such as Resbakuna: Kasangga ng Bida education campaign in partnership with the Department of Health and Shopee Vaccination Center Support with select local government units.

New To Shopee?

Until September 26, 2021, new Shopee users can use the voucher code FULLYVAXXED to enjoy 100% off, ₱50 cap, minimum spend of ₱50. 

Here are the steps on how to use the FULLYVAXXED voucher:

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Sign up for a Shopee account.

Input the code FULLYVAXXED on the checkout page of your first purchase.

 

#FullyVaxxed Package

Fully Vaxxed users can get even more exclusive discounts with the #FullyVaxxed Package. The exclusive digital package includes free shipping and discount vouchers from Shopee and discount vouchers from brands such as Hygienix, Maxi-Peel, SkinWhite, Splash Personal Care, Johnson & Johnson, SC Johnson, Airqueen Philippines, Colgate-Palmolive, New Balance, and Sakura Filters. To avail of the Shopee #FullyVaxxed Package, visit the microsite (https://shopee.ph/m/fullyvaxxed-package), submit the vaccination card for proof of vaccine completion until September 26, 2021, and wait for the verification from Shopee. 

 

Shop, load, and pay bills with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

 

Alorica partners with DOT and DOLE for Tourism Job Fair

Alorica Inc., a global leader in customer experience solutions, recently forged strategic partnerships with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to collaboratively address the needs of thousands of displaced job-seekers and workplace safety.

 

DOT x Alorica Job Fair 

With the goal of supporting those seeking a career change into the BPO sector, Alorica and the DOT, through the initiative of the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) wherein the former is a member, have come together to mount the DOT x Alorica Job Fair, a virtual event that seeks to attract workers from the tourism and food and beverage industries who may have encountered employment challenges amid the pandemic. Offering seasonal and permanent BPO employment opportunities, the next leg of this job fair will be on August 24, 2021.

 

DOT Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat recognized the country's world-class tourism workforce and underscored the tourism department’s mandate of providing technical assistance to tourism workers affected by the pandemic. She remarked, “The Department of Tourism is thankful for the participation of BPO industries in this event, first conducted in September 2020. I am confident that the caliber and values of our tourism workers will be a great asset to your company. Deserving participants will surely gain renewed hope as they slowly rebuild their livelihood and likewise acquire potential career growth."

 

Interested candidates may register online via https://tinyurl.com/AloricaDOT where they will receive a notification for their interview dates, with August 24, 2021 as the exclusive date for live interviews and engagements with Alorica. Visitors may also check out Alorica’s live virtual booth at https://tinyurl.com/Aug24DOT.

 

realme continues its Fan Fest celebration with realme Mobile Legends Cup Grand Finals

 Attention, Squad! realme’s Global Fan Festival is about to get even bigger with the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) Grand Finals happening on August 26. 

 

The special livestream event will see top esports teams duke it out for Mobile Legends supremacy, jam-packed with other surprises that are sure to excite the realme community. This is part of the brand’s month-long celebration to show its gratitude for the continuous support and loyalty it has received from its Filipino fans.

 

The grand livestream event kicks off at 11AM with the exciting matchup between ​​the PSBA Jaguars from the Philippine School of Business Administration, and Team Lethal from Angeles University Foundation as they go head-to-head for the RMC x PJMA Campus Invasion. This will then be followed by the much-awaited showdown between AUG3 and K10 for the main RMC Season 4 Grand Finals round as they vie for the ultimate RMC title, and a prize pool of up to P500,000. 

Zack Tabudlo to headline RMC half-time show

 

As a treat for the realme Squad, the RMC Grand Finals will also feature a special half-time show headlined by singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo in between the matches. The artist behind the hit single “Binibini” is set to indulge fans with a performance of his latest viral hits. 

 

In addition, the country’s top gaming personalities are also set to face off for the very first time in a surprise celebrity showmatch that’s one for the books.

 

With all these and more, the realme Mobile Legends Cup Grand Finals is definitely something you would not want to miss! Be sure to catch it on August 26 starting at 11AM on realme Philippines’ Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok accounts. 

realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 4 is co-presented by official telco partner DITO Telecommunications, official courier partner J&T Express, official digital payments partner PayMaya, official gaming fuel partner Mountain Dew, official gaming gear partner Logitech, official chair partner Secret Lab, and official talent partner Rumble Royale.

For more info on the RMC Grand Finals and the realme Global Fan Festival, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeYouwithrealme #RMCGrandFinals #realmePH

Keep your children protected with vaccines

As Filipinos continue to get inoculated against the COVID-19 virus, it’s important to also pay attention to other vaccines that contribute to a person’s wellbeing. National Immunization Awareness Month is celebrated every August to emphasize the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

This is especially true for children, who are more vulnerable to diseases because of their underdeveloped immune systems. When they are vaccinated, they develop infection-fighting antibodies that protect them from many diseases as they grow up. It also contributes to herd immunity, which prevents the spread of diseases, even for those who are not vaccinated.^[1]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations during childhood help prevent 14 diseases. For children born from 1994 to 2018, it will inhibit an estimated 936,000 early deaths, eight million hospitalizations, and 419 million illnesses.^[2]

Below are just some of the diseases that vaccinations can stop:

 

Pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Inflammation in the air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, causes it to fill with fluid or pus, resulting in breathing difficulty. Most people recover from pneumonia but some cases can be fatal.

 

Flu. The flu, or influenza, is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. It infects the nose, throat, and even the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, with symptoms ranging from a cough to a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, and fatigue. Some cases include a fever, while children may also be exposed to vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC says that the first step to prevent this disease is an annual flu vaccine.

 

Measles. Measles is a viral infection that affects children. This is marked by fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, inflamed eyes or conjunctivitis, and a skin rash. Vaccines are recommended to prevent measles, with doctors usually giving the first dose at 12 to 15 months.^[3]

 

Mumps. Mumps is caused by paramyxovirus that involves pain, tenderness, and swelling in the parotid salivary glands in the cheek and jaw area. It is a contagious disease that can be transmitted through direct contact, saliva, or droplets from an infected person. According to CDC, vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease. It is usually included in the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine combination administered during the 12 to 15 months. A second dose is also advised when a child reaches four to six years old.[4] Mumps can still appear on fully vaccinated individuals but they are less likely to have severe complications.[5]

 

German Measles. German Measles, also known as rubella, is a viral infection that can spread from one person to another through direct contact or droplets from an infected person. It is a highly contagious disease common in children ages five to nine years old. It is recommended for children between 12 to 15 months old to get the rubella vaccine to prevent the disease. Children are also advised to get a booster shot when they reach four to six years old.[6]

 

Polio. Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a potentially fatal disease caused by the poliovirus. This illness gives flu-like symptoms including sore throat, fever, tiredness, and nausea. More serious cases affect the brain and spinal cord and lead to paralysis. The polio vaccine is recognized to protect children, with the CDC noting that 99 kids out of 100^[7] who have been inoculated will be shielded from this disease.

 

Hepatitis. This is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a viral infection due to contaminated food and water or direct contact with infected blood. There are five types of hepatitis: A is an acute, short-term disease, while B, C, D, and E can be chronic. 

 

Chickenpox. Chickenpox is a disease caused by a virus. It results in an itchy blister-like rash that spreads over the entire body. The disease can be life-threatening and highly contagious. According to the CDC, up to 90% of the people surrounding someone who has it will become infected if they are not immune. Two doses of the vaccine are more than 90% effective in preventing chickenpox.

 

Vaccines normally come with side effects that can be reduced with medication. One common side effect is fever.^[8]Children who experience fever after vaccination can rely on Paracetamol Calpol for Kids.

 

Paracetamol Calpol for Kids has been trusted by parents globally for many years to alleviate mild to moderate fever associated after a vaccine shot. It starts to relieve fever in just 15 minutes. Paracetamol Calpol for Kids also eases fever and pain discomfort related to toothaches, headaches, migraine, muscle ache, sore throat and musculoskeletal pain. 

 

Paracetamol Calpol for Kids provides fast fever relief[9] and is gentle on delicate tummies. It comes in different variants and delicious flavors for kids of all ages:

 

●      0-2 years old: Calpol Infant Drops Orange 10ml

●      2-6 years old: Calpol Suspension Strawberry 60ml and 120ml

●      6-12 years old: Calpol Suspension Orange 60ml and 120ml

 

To know more about Paracetamol Calpol for Kids and our special offers and events, visit calpol.com.ph and follow facebook.com/CalpolPH. For questions, please contact us at 1800-89088275 / 1800-14410884 and ph.customer-relations@gsk.com.

 

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^[1] The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations

^[2] Vaccines: Power to Protect

^[3] Measles

[4] Mumps Vaccination

[5] Mumps

[6] German Measles (Rubella)

^[7] What is Polio?

^[8] Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important

[9] Calpol starts to relieve fever in just 15 minutes.