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CTTO Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses among many Filipinos. However, did you know that you can have diabetes and be unaware of it? To prevent diabetes from becoming more serious, you should be aware of important medical facts so you’ll be able to treat it properly. “ Many people are being affected by diabetes, and some aren’t even aware that they have it. Poorly managed diabetes can lead to severe health complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and a blood vessel disease that may require amputation. That is why it’s vital to learn more about diabetes and if needed, seek proper treatment immediately,” says MediCard president and CEO Dr. Nicky Montoya. Here’s what you need to know about diabetes: What is diabetes? Diabetes is a health complication wherein the body either can’t produce insulin or does not use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body to use glucose that is found in food for energy. There are several type...

Bask in the beauty of Boracay shoreline and get a full view of the island life at Sun Villa Beachfront. Bask in the beauty of Boracay shoreline and get a full view of the island life when you stay at Sun Villa Beachfront, located along the middle of White Beach,  between Stations 1 and 2.  Sun Villa Beachfront has airconditioned rooms with private toilet and bath, hot and cold shower, free wifi and cable TV The Sun Villa Beachfront is just a few meters away from D’Mall, Boracay’s main shopping center, and right in the midst of Boracay’s jumpiest clubs, bars and restaurants. It has 18 airconditioned rooms with private toilet and bath, hot and cold shower, free wifi and cable TV.  The SunSpa offers massages and other beauty services that will energize and give you a smooth, healthy looking skin The SunSpa offers different kinds of massages and other beauty services including SunSpa’s Body Massage, Bentosa (Cupping) Body Massage or Stone Massage and...

Have an exciting gastronomic experience with rich, spicy flavor as McDonald’s introduces the all NEW Spicy Buffalo-Style Chicken McDo! It’s the Chicken McDo coated in a hot and zesty sauce for a hot, delicious twist. A different take on buffalo-style chicken, it will leave you wanting more after the first bite. Grab McDonald's NEW Spicy Buffalo-Style Chicken McDo for only P95 with drink! This new chicken favorite is also available in 1-pc. meal with Fries and 2-pc. meal. Delight your taste buds with the NEW Spicy Buffalo-Style Chicken McDo when you dine in at any McDonald’s restaurant nationwide.  You can also have it via Drive-Thru or McDelivery by dialing     86-2-36, visiting www.mcdelivery.com.ph  , or using the McDo PH app. Foodies and diehard fried chicken lovers, take your chicken craving to the next level and grab a bite of the NEW Spicy Buffalo-Style Chicken McDo. Share your photos online at facebook.com/McDo.ph  and tag @McDo...

" As Jesus has risen, let us also #ResurrectLove in our relationships, our society and our lives.’ This is the Easter message that Radio Veritas 846, TV Maria, Catholic Media Network and Caritas Manila want to convey in their social experiment video titled, “The Lazarus Project”. Launched on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, the Lazarus Project shows the reaction of people seeing typically subject to judgment: An escort, a gay couple, a homeless man, and a transgender attending a Holy Mass. VIDEO :  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1362151387161477&id=852427891467165&_rdr In the video, Radio Veritas President and Caritas Manila Executive Director Rev. Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual explained the true meaning of Jesus Christ’s resurrection in his Easter homily. “ First of all, God rose from the dead for all of mankind: men, women, even gays. Christ’s resurrection was for all of us. Rich or poor, young or old, in all walks of life, whether you have...

Xia Vigor The best tasting, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti has been known to bring out the joyful kid in both kids and the kids at heart.  Jollibee recently uploaded a made-for-digital video featuring its newest endorser, multi-talented child star Xia Vigor, leading the Jollibee sweet-sarap dance. Starring in Jolly Spaghetti’s latest TV commercial that aired last March 26, the expanded made-for-digital version of the TVC shows how the sweet-sarap taste of Jolly Spaghetti brings out the jolly kid in everyone. The video also features the new Jolly Spaghetti jingle and dance. Jollibee AVP for Marketing Kent Mariano said, “ The new Jolly Spaghetti digital video  captures what Jolly Spaghetti means to a lot of people. Its sweet-sarap goodness lets kids enjoy being kids while bringing out the kid in us adults. It simply shows there is a Jolly Spaghetti kid in all of us.” For Xia, Jolly Spaghetti is the best because of its deliciously sweet-sarap sauce and gene...

Kids Fair PH "Bright Right From The Start" is an annual event of learning for the little ones which aims to help each child discover and further hone their minds and skills through fun and entertaining activities that will be held on April 21 -23, 2017 (Friday -Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at SM Megatrade Hall 1, Mandaluyong City. Play and win prizes at game booths; listen to book reading sessions or discover new books to take home; try an art craft session and bring out the artist within; join several exciting workshops that enhances skills and imagination; and explore a bounty of booths from toys, books and sports – to fashion, candies, and cakes. A Child Check-Up lounge is also available at the Kid’s Fair which offers medical and health assessment and advices from reputable Child Psychologists.  Parents, you will get to find out if your kid is either analytical or creative by the “Left-brain, Right-brain Dominance Assessment”. On a deeper level, Kids Fair w...

The first ever Plantronics Backbeat Run happening on May 28, 2017 at SM Mall of Asia announces partnership with Brother Philippines. For more than century Brother is known to delivering product innovation and customer satisfaction on different printing, scanning and sewing machines. Brother in collaboration with Plantronics will set a new level of excitement to the running community, sports enthusiast and young professionals. Experience an extra ordinary running event; get wild and wet with different on-ground activities. The Ultimate Summer Party is coming very soon! Enjoy music with live performance from Autotelic and Jensen & the Flips. Dance and party overload with DJ Pat Po, DJ Katsy Lee, Legacy Dancer and more. For every registration runners will get the following items: Race Shirt, Sun Visor, Slap bracelet, Finisher Medal and FREE Bluetooth Headset worth  P 995.00 Backbeat Run for a Cause 2017 List of Prizes Race Winner Prize Package: ...

FREE manicure, FREE pedicure, or FREE pedicure and foot spa,anyone?! With Nailaholics first ever National Easter Egg hunt, it's believable! EASTER is also a  reminder  that summer is finally here. It’s an occasion defined by sunny days outdoors, beautiful pastel hues, bonding with family and friends, and of course, Easter egg hunts.  To make sure your hands and feet are perfectly Instagram-worthy for the occasion, head over to Nailaholics where you can enjoy some much needed “me time” and take part in the premier urban nail salon’s first national Easter egg hunt.  Dubbed #NailaholicsEasterHoliday , watch out for announcements on Nailaholics Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and Pinterest beginning April 9 to 15, inviting the entire country to take part in a national hunt for key prizes hidden in each branch.  Lucky hunters who manage to find prize eggs can get a FREE manicure, FREE pedicure, or FREE pedicure and foot spa—all with themed Easte...

The Earth-loving-planet-saving twins are in hot pursuit of their mission to help save Planet Earth! This 2017, Coco and his twin sister Kimmy are working hard in helping kids realize the value of saving Planet Earth. NOW, more than ever is the time for kids to realize that our planet needs help. The recent changes in our weather like typhoons are proof enough that we all need to move NOW! Funtastic International Inc., established in the country almost 17 years ago, is behind the Cool Kids, Baby Bliss, Creadough, Zigo, Latitude, and Fluffy Friends brands. Colorful and lovely characters make up the Cool Kids Brand. These amazing characters have different roles to play in teaching kids how to care for the environment. Cool Kids has also launched its new line of “FUN-tabulous” School bags and accessories. The new line of affordable, good quality school bags features the different characters of the Cool Kids friends; Royal Princesses, Glam Girlz, Forest Fairies, Viron Tra...

Looking for a summer activity for your kid? Let them experience in-store restaurant training with Mcdonald's Kiddie Crew workshop. Now with the newest and biggest program. Did you know that Mcdonald's Kiddie Crew is 25 years already?! Yep! You read that right! :-)  Now on its 25th year, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop is McDonald’s flagship family program that gives kids an opportunity to experience in-store restaurant training and learn time-tested values such as teamwork, hard work, discipline, responsibility, and sharing. Last April 1, Princess Y and I were delighted to be a part of Mcdonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop Media Launch held at their Frontera Verde branch. The ambassadors with Ronald and McDonald's Executives During the launch, the newest ambassadors were introduced : The Sotto Brothers ( Rosanno, Sandro, Hugo and Edrigu) Summer is the perfect season for letting your kids learn and experience new things, and with McDonald’s...

" The greatest GIFT a father can do for his children is to love their mother." - John Wooden CTTO Have you seen the latest video ad of UNILAB? If I personally knew the brilliant mind behind the ad, I would think that he/she based the concept on our story,my family's story. I would have asked for a payment for the rights. Lol. Watch this Video  . I grew up in a family where Biogesic, Neozep, Solmux are readily available when needed. Lately I've been under the weather, so it's hard for me to do even simple household chores. As the old saying goes" bawal magkasakit ang mga nanay, walang magaalaga ". But in our case, I'm grateful that I have MITD with me and proud of him. He's got my back. I'm such a lucky mum. Let me do some bragging here. For almost 11 long years, he's never let me wash our clothes. Yes! I don't know if he doesn't trust my ability or he just loves me that much. I hope it's the latter. I know, I...

Manila, PHILIPPINES – Herbalife, a global nutrition company, announces that Dr. Rocio Medina, Herbalife Vice President, Worldwide Nutrition Training, will be the guest speaker in the Philippine leg of the upcoming Asia Pacific Wellness Tour.   Dr. Rocio Medina Held from 5 April to 15 May, the Herbalife Asia Pacific Wellness Tour will feature a series of medical symposia, nutrition talks and health workshops held in 23 cities across Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. At the symposia, six Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) experts including Dr. Medina will share their expertise on a variety of health-related topics. Specialized in nutrition and obesity, Dr. Media will focus on balanced nutrition and how its relationship to one’s metabolism plays an important role in our overall well-being. “ We are delighted to welcome Dr. Rocio Medina  vi...

Philippine FJ Cruisers Club, Inc. On April 29-30, the first Pilipinas FJ Summit will be held at the Jose Rizal Plaza in Calamba Laguna: organized by the Philippine FJ Cruisers Club, Inc. to kick off Buhayani Festival. Philippine FJ Cruisers Club, inc members and their ever supportive wives It is open to the public and will have something for everyone, even for non-FJ Cruiser owners. How cool is that? This will definitely be an event for the whole family.  " Calamba City is the official venue of the Pilipinas FJ Summit. We are inviting all FJ Cruiser owners and enthusiasts to be part of this momentous event. This event kicks off Buhayani Festival, an annual festival in Calamba City to commemorate our National Hero, Dr. JOse Rizal, and to celebrate Calamba City's history and heroes, both historic and contemporary," shares Calamba City Mayor Timmy Chipeco. What to expect during the summit?  * There will be Off-road challenge . This exciting off-ro...