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Maja Salvador is unlike any other. The actress, dancer, singer, and host has done it all - over the course of almost 20 years in Philippine showbiz, she’s entertained millions in every imaginable way, even going viral at times.

Through the years, Lysol has known and appreciated how Filipinos always put the needs of their family and loved ones first. And this has never been truer than during this pandemic, as the health, safety, and overall well-being of the people you care about the most has been your utmost priority.  Photo c/o LivingMarjorney.com Now, as everyone ensures that their household remains clean, disinfected and protected from the COVID-19 virus , Lysol sets out to be the top of mind when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting products, with a wide range of product variants - still potent and highly effective against germs and viruses - that are sure to address all your home care needs.

When it comes to Filipinos’ favorite meals, one thing that’s always going to be on that list is the Jollibee Burger Steak. It remains a popular order whenever one heads to their nearest Jollibee - and for a good reason, too.

Abbott, a global healthcare company and Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and the Philippines, are coming together to help improve nutrition at every stage of life for people in the country. Nutrition for the Whole Family, a regional initiative across six countries including the Philippines, will be held on Shopee Super Brand Day in May.   Abbott and Shopee Celebrate Family Nutrition Day

In this age of innovation, change is inevitable. Panasonic reiterates its commitment to create “A Better Life, A Better World” as it aims to contribute to the progress and development of society and to the happiness of people around the globe, highlighting its expertise in the Air Conditioning business in over 120 countries globally. As we enter a new decade, Panasonic launches a new company that is dedicated to provide professional services for your air conditioning needs, the Panasonic Air Conditioning Philippines (PACPH).

Manila traffic is now a big problem in the metro. And with this, House Transportation Committee Chair and Samar 1st District Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento unveiled the blueprint of his proposed centralized and synchronized bus dispatch system which would turn the EDSA's rowdy and chaotic city buses into a fast, efficient and predictable mass transport system. 

Another chapter in our lives unfolds in the beginning of each year. 2020 is extra special since it is also the start of a new decade. We all await exciting opportunities for a fresh start and new beginnings in our personal lives and of course in our blogging community. No matter what your goals are in 2020 or how many new year’s resolutions you plan on making this year, we should always find time to celebrate and reminisce all of your experiences from 2019, whether good or bad; and welcome the new year ahead with hope and positivity. For eight consecutive years, the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) hold its annual get together and this year it will be a fun pan pizza party in Quezon City. It will surely be an afternoon of great fun, awesome giveaways, delicious food and a great opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old friends they have not seen for a while. Representatives of different sponsors, PR groups and brands are also expected to grace the event and persona...

The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS) works with the creative community to promote children's literacy, explore national identity, and deepen public appreciation for Philippine art, culture, and the environment. To support its fundraising efforts, the nonprofit organization created the website, www.lookingforjuan.com where one can shop for premium and meaningful gifts infused with art images of the best Filipino artists. Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS)

Christmas is almost here and the quest to start preparing for the much-awaited Holiday begins. There’s buying decors, stuffing the pantry for all the upcoming parties, and buying gifts for loved ones. But instead of battling traffic, which has been such a pain recently, or clearing well-planned schedules just to be able to shop, why not chill and take your time for a change?

Two passionate and inspiring individuals, Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, are in the forefront of the movement to promote clean and responsible living among the youth. As the new faces of Refresh Mineral Water, the young celebrities advocate the habit of #RefreshReturnRecycle or putting used plastics into good use. Inigo says, “It’s exciting to be part of a brand that encourages taking care of the community. I feel like nowadays, there are a lot of kids and teens who are naturally interested in helping the community.” Maris adds, “And even something as simple as recycling a water bottle is already a step to taking care and giving back to the community.” Encouraging the habit of recycling, Refresh Mineral Water invites everyone to post their most creative reuse of plastic bottles with its Refresh Mo ‘To Plastic Bottle Hacks promo! Every time you consume Refresh Mineral Water, you can share how you recycle it and find new ways to use it, for a chance to win Live Clean colle...

Filipinos love to eat. We cook and prepare something on special occasions. One of our favorite dishes is pasta which comes in various shapes and sizes. Who doesn't like pasta? We can have it with white or red sauce, for health-conscious there's olive oil based pasta recipes you can try. The World Pasta Day is over but we're grateful we can always have our favorite pasta dish anytime we want.

Savings is something we should teach our kids even at a very young age. Majority of Filipinos still have no bank accounts or don't even have enough savings in case of emergency. Did you know that October 31 is World Savings Day? It is celebrated a day before All Saints Day. On this day, everyone is encouraged to start saving and put an end to horror stories of seeing an empty wallet or bank account. Are you constantly haunted by your dying bank account? Afraid of opening your wallet and seeing that empty void? Do you get scared when it’s time to pay the bills? Let’s admit it. One thing scarier than ghosts is maintaining your finances. Like the paranormal, it’s not easy to understand where your money goes. And the 66% of Filipinos who do not have savings are on the same page.

Learn how to improve cooking oil life by 50% or more for higher profits. This is what you stand to learn from Technolux’s Business Series (TBS) on July 25, 2019 with Magnesol, the world leader in frying oil filtration. 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador in time for the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, happening from June 3 to July 7. On June 1, Filipinos can stay tuned for the first-ever television commercial of Shopee with Sarah Geronimo.

Halo-halo is a favorite dessert for many Filipinos. We enjoy this mixture of ube halaya, red beans, a scoop of leche flan, nata de coco, milk in shaved ice sometimes topped with ice cream. It's a perfect snack especially during the summer. Another favorite snack is palabok. Every time I crave for halo-halo and palabok, I would just go to Mang Inasal. You can still enjoy the winning combination of the Meatynamnam Palabok and Dabest sa Creaminess Pinoy Halo-Halo as Mang Inasal extends its promo until end of June 2019. Order the combo daily, from 2 pm until store closing -- enjoying them either in the store or bringing them home as pasalubong. Mang Inasal recently made its Palabok meatier and its price even more affordable. Combined with Pinoy Halo-Halo, the resulting combo has become one truly delicious meal – or as its tag would describe, “Masarap Twogether!” Since the promo was launched a month ago, customers have been raving about the delicious duo of Palabok and Pinoy H...

Mornings are not complete without a cup of coffee. Now, coffee lovers have more reasons to indulge in a delicious cup anytime and anywhere as Great Taste White offers its latest variants to delight the craving of avid coffee drinkers.

Yesterday, my daughter Bianca and I had the chance to meet one of our favorite Disney Princess Ariel at SM North Edsa. My not so baby girl still got excited to see her up close and personal😁. And until now, she still loves to watch Disney films, series or shows.  For moms and dads who are planning to buy school stuff for your little ones or just want to hang out at SM North and a fan of Disney, you can  visit the Disney Princess - Create your Story  at The Block Atrium SM City North Edsa this weekend. No entrance fee and this is open to all. Just check out this following schedule so it will not take you long to wait and meet Princess Ariel.😉 Schedule of Meet-And-Greet  12:30PM  2:00PM  3:30PM 5:30PM 6:30PM The meet and greet was so much fun especially for Bianca, and for sure your little ones will be happy to see Princess Ariel too!! Have a great weekend everyone!💓

My auntie who just arrived abroad was talking about stem cell and how it could possibly help in treating of some genetic diseases. I learned about cord blood for leukemia  years ago when I was invited by Cordlife Philippines . I realized how amazingly an umbilical cord blood could save lives. Read my previous article here  to find out the benefits of cord blood banking .  Cordlife Philippines is the country's first and only DOH-registered cord blood bank and part of the largest stem cell blood banking in Asia.

What is your fondest memories related to theme parks ? Kids and I would always love to visit theme parks specially during Christmas. One of the most memorable theme park ride that my daughter and I was able to ride and try was the Super Viking at Sky Ranch Tagaytay. Her first time to try this kind of ride, it swings forward and backward and   "para kang tinatapon" and we consider it as one of the scariest but fun theme park ride experience. It was her first time ( that's why she can never forget😁😁), and every time we mention about "theme parks" , she would always remember that challenging and fun experience. Eugene and Kikits A few days ago, my son Eugene, nephew Kikits and I attended the launch of Jollibee 's newest party theme, the Jollitown Theme Park held at Jollibee Biopolis Macapagal, Pasay City. It is the latest addition to the various Jollibee Kids Party theme options parents have. Children can imagine the ultimate theme park a...

Have you seen the recent photos and videos of John Lloyd Cruz surfacing on the net after being on hiatus from the show business since 2017. John Lloyd Cruz Spotted!