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Recently, a talk about COPD was held at Makati Shangri La hotel. The discussion provided significant information about the cause and impact of COPD in Filipino families. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the 21st century. The Global Burden of Disease Study by the World Health Organization projected that COPD will become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020.

Are you ready for the coming holidays? This season, Goldilocks, is ready to join you in celebrating the generous spirit of Christmas with a festive and truly Filipino feast. Bring the warmth of Filipino cuisine to your office festivities with the Goldilocks Party FunFeast, a mouthwatering bounty of traditional and timeless favorites like palabok, barbecue, chicken, and more! Choose from an array of Filipino specialties, such as sotanghon, chicken barbecue, lumpiang shanghai.

Domex Fiesta Video " Clean Toilets " is the theme of the upcoming World Toilet Day with Domex. And to highlight this, the community welcomes the arrival of clean toilets in an apt video entitled “ Fiesta ”! This is in line with Domex’s One Million Clean Toilets Movement .

It's adventure time ! Bianca and I recently attended Cartoon Networks “ Adventure Time..Night-O-Sphere ”, a glow-in-the-dark sing along party for the spookiest time of the year. Bianca decided to dress up like  Tinkerbell . She loves trick or treat during Halloween. Every kids were enjoying the games and activities in this event. Her favorite game was at the Candy Kingdom where she needed to toss the rings towards the rows of posts. Each post represents a point and she will win a prize. At the Fire Kingdom , Bianca had fun as her concentration tested in this activity to make it to the finish line without a buzz.

Mommies, it's your baby's chance to shine and show the world what they can be with their Huggies Dry Pants . Join Huggies Dry Pants Step Up Dance Showdown and get a chance to win 1 year’s supply of Huggies Dry Pants. To Join, all you need to do is: 1. Download the Step, Step, Up jingle 2. Take a video of your baby dancing to the jingle (with Huggies Dry Pants packs in the shot) 3. Upload your baby’s video and Click here to join: bit.ly/HDPDanceShowdown Contest ends November 10, 2014. For more information, visit Huggies on Facebook Thank you Huggies for sending me this cute talking doll! It was non~stop crying until i changed her nappy w/ #HuggiesDryPants . Then she started to giggle & laugh! Lol! Gnun ba feeling mga mommies? Sign na ba ito!? Will practice & master diaper~changing then. Mommies, get a chance to show the world how cute & kulit your baby can be! Happy w/Huggies Dry Pants then join #HuggiesDryPantsStepUpDanceShow. Winning ent...

Canadian Fast food Restaurant Triple O’s is set to open its second branch at the 4th floor of SM Aura Premier . For anyone who has been to Canada, Triple O’s by White Spot will be instantly recognizable, placing an ear-to-ear smile on their face. Triple O's Opens at SM Aura Premier Established by Nat Bailey in 1928 as Canada’s first drive in restaurant, Triple O’s took an uncompromising stance on quality and flavor, propelling the brand into the powerhouse that it is today. It can also be said that Triple O’s huge success is due in large part to the legendary Triple O’s burger, which continues to make waves among customers who simply can’t get enough.

Last October 5, the search for the Performing Artist Extraordinaire begun via GMA Network’s newest reality talent search Bet ng Bayan . The talent search is hosted by no less than the Asia’s Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Kapuso Prime leading man Alden Richards.  Bet ng Bayan showcases exceptional Filipino talents —dancing, singing, and extraordinary performances. Watch out as they showcase the North Mindanao Regional Showdown . Witness the competition in “Bet sa Kantahan", “Bet sa Sayawa”, and “Bet na Kakaibang Talento” from Iligan City, Cagayan De Oro and Lanao Del Norte. New judge celebrity Marian Rivera joins returning judges Kuh Ledesma and Louie Ocampo on the seats. Watch Marian Rivera as she was astounded with the contenders’ talents and anticipate there comments as a judge. Do not miss as she does her own rendition of beat-boxing on TV! A nationwide musical festival fostering the Filipino’s faith in the Filipino talent as the performer that is broad i...

Have you ever received rewards after spending thousands of pesos doing the grocery or shopping? I'm glad there are reward cards, discounts cards, membership cards such as the Robinsons Rewards  which allows us, customers to collect points in every purchase which later on can be used to pay for the next transactions. I always look forward to going the supermarket. It's actually my stress reliever! I could spend an hour walking through every section, enjoy browsing at new and familiar products. When Robinsons Z Sqaure in Banawe opens, I was excited I wanted to shop during the grand opening sale. Since then, it has been our Sunday stopover after church and after having quick snack at Starbucks Banawe . I like that it's not too crowded and has most everything I need.

Are there cases of dengue fever in your community? Mommies, it's still rainy season in the country and we usually see an increase of dengue cases. I can still remember the scenario in the emergency room every time a patient comes in with complaints of fever. We were hoping it's just an ordinary fever because we are not familiar with other signs and symptoms of Dengue. Posted on Instagram  (@LivingMarjorney) A couple of weeks ago, I attended a campaign against Dengue Fever. The event was graced by Dr. Sally Gatchalian , Secretary Philippine Pediatric Society;  Jeffrey Yulo , GM GSK Consumer and celebrity mommy Suzi Entrata .

We don't need to look too far to find a hero, we have one in our own homes! We call them ' Mommy ', ' Mama ', ' Nanay ', and more...and they are our heroes of the home. To celebrate this, Breeze treated more than 19,000 hardworking moms across the Philippines to a day of rest, games and exciting surprises at the first-ever 1 Laba Day . Sige Moms Christine Bersola-Babao , Dimples Romana and Gladys Reyes tackle their mommy duties with ease, thanks to Breeze 1 Laba guarantee In a milestone achievement held recently, Breeze detergent brand took care of their laundry chores, washing a total of 481,536 clothes, in a series of events held simultaneously in multiple barangays in Metro Manila , Pangasinan , Batangas , Cebu , and Davao .

Hello mommies! Few weeks ago, we were invited to witness  BoomCo Blaster Challenge presented by Richprime Global together with SM North EDSA and Toy Kingdom.

Disney XD on Cignal TV They say Sunday is " Family Day ". Indeed, when we trooped to SM Megmall earlier today, we were greeted by Spider-man himself in the Disney XD showcase by Cignal TV .

We always look forward to coming home in a beautiful, organize and clean environment. As a homemaker , it has been my passion to promote a peaceful, relaxing and clean home and I'm so thankful for cleaning products that helps me in my daily chores.   Last month, I witness the partnership of a leading real estate in the country, Avida Land and a familiar brand, Unilever . Avida and Unilever’s globally trusted home cleaners DOMEX and CIF partners to promote healthy living and proper hygiene with the campaign "Starting Beautiful and Healthy Beginnings"  by raising awareness on the use of household cleaning products and encourage developing a habit of keeping homes clean within Avida communities.

It was a rainy Saturday night at home and the weather was cool and breezy. After dinner, my husband and I decided to relax a bit while watching television.

It's so easy to deal with rainy season related illnesses (cough, cold, fever, asthma)  if we know safe, natural and equally effective ways to cure it.  Get plenty of rest. When you’re feeling sick, don’t ignore it.  Slow down and rest so it won’t get worse. You don't have to miss school or work at least try to go to bed earlier than usual.

Happy Social Media Day! What about a luxurious SMDAY at Sofitel? In celebration of the global Social Media Day event, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is set to host a fun-filled week of digital activities through its official social media accounts. This year’s event highlights a photo competition that will run from the 26th until the 30th of June 2014 via www.fb.com/sofitelmanila entitled “Selfie for a Cause: A #SofitelSMDay Advocacy” . Inspired by the overwhelming result of the #SOFITELSMDAY 2013 celebration, the campaign advocates responsible use of social media in the Philippines.

Art has its way of making people feel limitless; it is a form of escape and to some, even a chosen refuge. Whatever art means to one’s soul, it heals, it mends, and it ultimately makes everything a tad bit better than it was before. It is in this light therefore, that Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) decided to harness the power of art to ease souls affected by adversity.             In light of last year’s Typhoon Yolanda , Samsung has spearheaded an effort that enabled teachers and students in Palo and Tacloban, Leyte, to participate in an art therapy workshop . This program aimed to provide them with a creative way of expressing and going beyond their traumatic experiences as a result of the devastation brought by the calamity.

Pampers believes that when a baby is born, a mother is born as well. Babies give moms a new capacity to love. Because of baby, mom now has a new found patience, sense of wonder and child-like joy. Here's sharing to you a heartwarming video from Pampers celebrating motherhood, Thank You Baby!   Everyday is Mother's Day!

If you're a long-time Mommy Manila reader then you would have followed our series about the " Wear Your Love " campaign by Nido Fortified . Mother's Day #1MOM

Manila Hotel Our moms are special. She is everyone’s friend, a trusted companion and the family’s head cheerleader.  For the whole month of May , it's like Mother's Day everyday as the Manila Hotel joins all Filipino families in celebrating mothers and the way they continue to shape the lives they touch.

Crocs Stretch Sole The month of May, Mother's Day celebrates a significant day of one of the most important person in our lives - our mother . Where would we be without the woman who has watched us grow, seen us cry, and helped us become the people we are today?

Wear Your Love Mother's Day is fast approaching. A little more than a week from now and that special day of the year for moms will come. It's good to know that Nido Fortified is never running out of ideas that touch the heart and involves the family. What I am pertaining to is Nido Fortified's “ Wear Your Love ” campaign. It is a set of online initiatives mapped out leading to the actual Mother’s Day celebration on May 11 .

They say that being a mom is the hardest job in the world. And as kids or husbands of own moms, we have always tried to look for ways to show our appreciation of her and what she has done for us. Mother's Day is coming this May This year, NIDO FORTIFIED continues to pay tribute to moms by creatively teaming up with Filipino families through the “ Wear Your Love ” campaign for moms. They even went to the extent of collaborating with dads and kids to be part of a movement orchestrating a unique and very personal surprise to recognize the #1 Moms in their lives.

Breeze of  Unilever  launched the Sige Sabado Movement , a call to all moms to dedicate Saturdays to their kids. Sige Sabado encourage moms to spend their Saturdays bonding with their children by doing fun-filled activities and promoting active play.  Mommies love to spend Saturdays with the family but there are household chores that are just too tiring and time consuming such as doing the laundry so as much as we can, we always keep an eye on our kids not to get too dirty and stained their clothes. Held at  Arts in the City , Taguig,  Sige Sabado launch  was hosted by  Suzi Entrata-Abrera . Breeze prepared a fun-filled, learning activities for the kids such as painting, cupcake decorating, drawing and photo booth. Indeed, it was a pleasant Sige Sabado afternoon!  Breeze seeks to help educate moms on why developing the Sige Sabado habit is so important for their child’s over all well being. We wanted them to limit playing...

Are you Vitamin D deficient? Just few weeks ago, I attended an event that talks about Vitamin D deficiency, then I realized it's not something we usually monitor. We go to the clinic for the regular physical examination which includes CBC, Blood Chemistry, Cholesterol check up, X-ray but have you ever had a check-up of your Vitamin D level? Checking Vitamin D Level Silent epidemic spreads: 3 out of 5 Filipinos suffer from Vit-D deficiency. Are you one of them? An expert in the field of occupational medicine has revealed that an increasing number of office workers in Metro Manila are becoming vitamin D-deficient because of their lifestyle habits. Vitamin D is produced naturally through adequate sun exposure Cases of vitamin D deficiency in the country are increasing due to lifestyle that most of us have. Vitamin D is produced naturally through adequate sun exposure and given that most office workers are not exposed to as much sunlight as they need to be, they face a...

Who's not familiar with Alaska Milk? For years, the brand has become a familiar product in every household. Alaska Milk  Just few days ago, the partnership between Alaska Milk & FrieslandCampina, a Dutch dairy co-operative just got stronger with the aim of providing quality yet affordable milk product for every Filipino. Alaska & FrieslandCampina Giving Filipinos Quality Nutrition Royal FrieslandCampina’s (RFC) group of companies upholds all the wonderful goodness of gifts of nature and combines these with the most modern of technologies to produce nutritious milk. It is the 5th largest in the world with 130 years of experience in producing milk. Alaska & FrieslandCampina Giving Filipinos Quality Nutrition During the event, I learned about Friso and was even excited to try FrisoMum when I get pregnant. Alaska and  FrieslandCampina believes that there are no shortcuts to producing good milk , RFC’s Grass to Glass process carries with it the ...

About three days ago, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Here's sharing a heartwarming video... try not to cry.. Kids with Down Syndrome tells future moms what to expect from their child and telling them not to be afraid.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (Habitat), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Zalora Philippines (Zalora) launched a promo that encourages BPI Cardholders to help Typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) survivors by shopping online. “People have the heart to help, but sometimes don’t know how,” says Habitat CEO & Managing Director Charlie Ayco. “This partnership with BPI and Zalora is a good and easy way of doing so as we now move towards rebuilding the lives of those affected by Haiyan.  We have a long way to go and every amount helps in giving these families back their homes.” ends Ayco. Habitat aims to distribute 30,000 Shelter Repair Kits and build 30,000 core shelters for those affected by Haiyan depending on availability of funding.

Electrolux , a global leader in household appliances , partnered with the University of the Philippines-Diliman, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, and University of the East-Caloocan to give design students a chance to create a thoughtful, modern home for the rest of the world to enjoy. Design students around the globe are invited to submit innovative ideas for the future household for a chance to win € 5,000 and a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux Global Design Center.  On its 12th year, Electrolux Design Lab continues to pave the way for future visions of urban household lifestyles, with the theme Creating Healthy Homes. The competition seeks ideas for products, accessories, consumables and services for three focus areas: Culinary Enjoyment, Fabric Care and Air Purification. Through the Design Lab competition, Electrolux sees a creative and sustainable future that projects a healthy well-being and pleasant environment for everyone to live in. The Breathi...

Did you know that Pneumonia and Diarrhea are the two leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide in children less than 5 years of age? I used to work as a Staff Nurse in a military hospital here in Manila. I was then assigned in three busy areas - ER Female, Medical Ward and Pediatric Ward .  Somehow, I've already memorized emergency scenarios where patients coming with difficulty of breathing and lost of consciousness due to severe dehydration.

Joy with a Touch of Olay! Dish washing, ironing, doing the laundry and cleaning the house. Moms do all of these things every single day whether a working mom or a simple housewife like me, this is a tough love. About two days ago, I attended an event that talks about the trials of housework through Tough Love . Dish washing is one of toughest job at home for me. It's so annoying to see piles of dirty plates in the sink so before it became a big mess, I clean it immediately after meal. Frequent washing makes our hands dry and prone to skin irritation. Mommies, it could be avoided!

Happy Valentine's Day, mommies!  I would like to share a wonderful video presented by Breeze with messages from different personalities and celebrities. Find out how they define their first love . So, grab a cup of coffee, relax as you watch this video. Don't forget to share to your fellow moms. Not only during Mother's Day that we should thanks and appreciate even the small things that our first love, our moms has done for us. This Valentine's Day, treat her on a special date. Give her flower like we do to our girlfriends and wives.  So, who is your first love, your true love? Don't forget to greet her this Valentine's Day , #SigeMomLove!

It was on December 13, 2012 when the Villar Foundation finally opens SIPAG Center to the public. It was also on that same year that the foundation was celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing livelihood programs to many Filipino families. Villar Foundation's advocacy includes promoting livelihood projects such as weaving baskets using water hyacinth, solid waste management to saving a river (Las Pinas-Zapote river) skill-up training, medical assistance and scholarship. A year after the SIPAG Center was inaugurated, The Villar SIPAG Awards for Poverty Reduction . was launched. It's a nationwide search to recognize the excellent achievements of community enterprises that gave impact to local economic development and betterment of Filipino lives. With poverty, as one of the nation's leading problems, the Villar SIPAG Awards aim to recognize good practices or innovations of community enterprises, which produces more jobs thus increase household income . It als...

Just before Christmas, husband and I were invited to an intimate launch of the newest game app created to honor the late comedy king , Dolphy. The game app, DOLPHY CLEAN App features Dolphy as protagonist-hero . It's a downloadable game , featuring a main character patterned after the looks and demeanor of the comedy king. Dolphy Clean up is describe as both fun and educational  as it helps promote awareness on environmental protection.

The National College of Business and Arts Fairview‘s Hotel and Restaurant Management Society received the grand prize among the top 10 finalists in the recently held C2 Cool and Clean “Sarap Ng Christmas” Tree-Making Contest awarding ceremon y at Market-Market in Taguig City . C2 Cool and Clean , a refreshing ready-to-drink green tea beverage held its C2 Sarap ng Christmas Tree-Making Contest which aims to bring a relevant and memorable Christmas experience to the young and young-at-heart.