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File photo from the Emergency Preparedness Forum 2018. Leading the inspection of emergency equipment are (middle of the photo, left to right) DOST Undersecretary Dr. Renato Solidum Jr., SM Cares program director for senior citizens Danilo Chavez, and SM Cares program director for PWDs, Bien Mateo. SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., will be conducting the 5th Emergency Preparedness Forum, in its continuing thrust to make persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens more resilient and better prepared in times of disasters. From what was an annual event held in a single venue, SM Cares now brings the forum across five SM malls nationwide from June 21 to July 12, 2019, in observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month. Participating malls include SM City Clark (June 21), SM City Marikina (July 2), SM City Dasmariñas (July 5), SM City Batangas (July 9), and SM Center Muntinlupa (July 12), all happening from 10 AM t...

Stomp the sniffles. Stop the common cold in its tracks!  With the rainy season fast approaching, the risk of catching a cold or the flu is not far behind. As much as you want your kids to experience the happiness of playing in the rain, your motherly instinct kicks in and keeps you worried that they might catch the flu or a cold. Studies show that an adult can get (2) two to (4) four episodes of the common cold annually while kids can get (6) six to (12) twelve episodes, but you can prevent that from happening! As every wonder wo-mom knows, a little prevention goes a long way. We've got you covered with seven items you need to have to help stomp out the sniffles.  ✔  A bottle full of water Drinking lots of water will help decongest airways and keep the throat moist. Keeping your family hydrated is one of the best things you can do for their bodies while their immune system is gearing up for a fight against the cold. ✔  A pack of immunity-boosting...

Child’s play is getting more challenging- kids nowadays are more active than ever, taking on challenges in the classroom, at home and beyond. Kids need all the nourishment they can get to fuel them not only for their day, but for also for a stronger future.  A great day starts with a great breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day for a reason: kids need the right vitamins and nutrients to do their best in school, have the most fun at playtime and be productive even at home.  Cheez Whiz is your kid's breakfast partner to prepare for anything!  As parents, we can help our children stay strong throughout the day, most especially through the food that we set on the breakfast table. For over 50 years, Cheez Whiz has been kids’ breakfast and merienda favorite. With its strength building nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphorus, Cheez Whiz is not only delicious but its nutrients can help prepare kids for the moments where they wil...

PWPA encourages Filipinos to do “forest bathing” Everywhere we look, there seems to be a reason for us to be stressed. Whether we’re dealing with looming deadlines at work, drama at home, or even just finding a date, there are things that weigh us down. Sometimes, all we need is to escape the hassles of everyday life. Being a tropical country, it’s a good thing that we can always find solace in the lush greenery offered by our forests. But did you know that taking refuge, even for a short while, under the canopy can improve your life and bring plenty of benefits? Forest bathing, or what is known in Japanese as shinrin-yoku, is a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and healing in Japanese medicine. The concept was first established in Japan in the 1980s, and since then it has been backed by multiple South Korean and Japanese studies. The studies have found direct correlation between numerous health benefits and the exposure to a living forest.  Some of ...

Security is a crucial aspect of any happy home, a space where families grow together and nurture each other. It is a haven where one can play freely and rest comfortably. A home is a nest where family members should feel safe and secured.  However, the reality is different. In 2018, a Q1 survey  revealed that more than 500,000 families reported break-in in their own homes. Despite this figure representing a decline compared to the previous year, break-in among other crimes is still a major cause of concern to many Filipino families. While it is impossible to predict what might happen, a home security tool can certainly provide parents and homeowners an extra layer of security and added peace of mind. Advance home monitoring device  To address the home security need of every Filipino family, leading digital services provider, PLDT brings the Advanced Fam Cam — a home monitoring tool with improved features in visual coverage, motion and sound dete...

Life is too short to hide your feelings. Don't be afraid to say what you feel.  This is my Daddy. So him! 📸 ctto June is special because it is #PrincessY's , my dad's (+) and my birthmonth. Here in the Philippines, we also celebrate Father's day every 3rd Sunday of June. This year, Father's day will fall on June 16 (yes, tomorrow na yun). A day before my birthday. 💛 Most of us are "maka-nanay" that we sometimes forget to give thanks to our father. Or baka nahihiya sa tatay mag express since most Tatays naman are not that expressive din. I have a challenge for you, yes you! post a photo of your father or husband (wait for my post sa FB page) and answer what makes you proud of your dad/husband? And yung song na dine-dedicate mo sa kanya? Do shout it to the world loud and clear because TIME is GOLD!  Please do comment here (sa blog) as well, your message to your father /husband, your name and location and win a Love Hope Faith 4.0 ...

Rain or shine. No matter the weather. Practice road safety before and while you are behind the wheel for a hassle-free and ejoyable road trips. Remember, safety first always!  Here are some road safety tips from AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country: Have your car checked . Take your car to your trusted mechanic and have the battery, lights, oil, water, brakes, air, and gas (B.L.O.W.B.A.G.) checked, as well as your air conditioner. Always have a tool kit and a usable spare tire ready, in case of a flat tire.  Get a good rest before you hit the road . Driving long distances with very little sleep is dangerous as it can affect your alertness and your overall driving skills. Having coffee or a caffeinated drink may not be enough. So get that proper shut-eye — at least six to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep — before that trip. Plan your route. When going somewhere far for the first time, it’s best to do research first on the su...

As part of its thrust towards the continuous training and development of its expert dental team, the Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), one of the best dental clinics in Southeast Asia, attended the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) held last March 13 to 19 in Washington DC. With its theme ‘Current Factors in Clinical Excellence,’ world-renowned international speakers, specialists, leading general practitioners, lab technicians and dental hygienists enjoyed seven productive and fruitful days of knowledge sharing and learning, picking-up the latest information on the expanding field of osseointegration  Photo shows (L-R) Dr. Daisy Jane Cabatit, Dr. Ana Beatriz Robles, Dr. Marc Quirynen, Dr. Maria Abbigail Asis, Dr. Janice Florian German, and Dr. Rowena Sanz.

The Popstar Royalty shares why cooking gives her a sense of freedom What is an independent Filipina? Is she someone who likes to do things on her own, learn new experiences as she moves through life, or someone who knows how to take care of herself? For many women, being independent means more than living on their own. It also means experiencing life in her own terms and being able to follow one’s passion without restriction. Take it from Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo who is starting to claim and enjoy her own independence—free to chase her passion and discover new ones. “Para po sa’kin, being an independent person means kaya mong gawin ‘yung mga bagay na gusto mong gawin. As an independent woman, gustung-gusto ko pong mag-explore ng mga bagay na di ko pa nagagawa, and also learn more about myself in the process.” One passion she decided to pursue is cooking. “Ang sarap po kasi ng pakiramdam na kaya mong ipagluto yung sarili mo. Whenever I cook, I get that sense of ...

Did you miss the gang? It’s been years since Woody, Buzz, and the gang said their goodbyes to their human, Andy, which left all of us crying our eyes out at the cinema – and we’re honestly still not over it. But after almost a decade, these toys from our childhood are returning for another fun-filled adventure with new characters for us to love with the upcoming release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. SM Cinema welcomes everyone to the Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Adventure Land exhibit at SM North EDSA The Block Atrium from June 6 to 21. SM Cinema is celebrating this much-awaited comeback by bringing the magic from the movies to real life with the Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Adventure Land, a land full of classic carnival games sure to bring out the kid in all of us!  Take a trip down memory lane and test your accuracy with a game of ring toss and hit target alien spaceships using plastic balls. Feel like a real life Bo Peep and try to guide your sheep from...

In line with its global rebranding, Havas PR Philippines becomes part of the Merged Media micro-network. The passionate and incredible REDsters of Red Havas Philippines (L-R): Marion Esquillo, Havas Group Associate Creative Director; Marco Grajo, Account Manager; Charisse Vilchez, Business Unit Director; Jookie Radoc, Media Relations Manager; Janessa Tek-ing, Senior Account Manager and Cid Santillan, Account Director As creative and media agencies face a near-daily redefinition of their identities and scopes of work in the modern media landscape, public relations agencies in particular are being completely reconstructed. How can PR companies adopt at the pace of today’s lighting-speed multimedia landscape? Havas Group, with its shared Merged Media strategy, announced that it has rebranded a number of its award-winning PR and social agencies including its Manila office under a new name, Red Havas. Through Merged Media, the micro-network reimagines the way it does PR a...