Made It Through Mum

Earlier this year, Manila was gripped by a water crisis. At its peak, large parts of Metro Manila had zero water supply, prompting water rationing from local governments and concessionaires. There were viral videos of condominium dwellers fetching water from their pools and barangay residents fighting around water trucks.  It was traced to the late onset of the rainy season, coupled with demand that has outgrown available infrastructure. Much was heard about the then declining water supply at the Angat Dam, Metro Manila’s main water source, and the La Mesa Dam, the emergency reservoir. But there wasn’t much talk about the Ipo Watershed, the deforestation of which is believed to be one of the root causes of depleted water supply in the reservoirs.  The Ipo watershed was declared a protected area by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) but forest cover in the watershed is now only at 40%, a drastic drop from 85% several years ago, accordi...

J's Diamond Grand Launch at Ayala Malls, Manila Bay  Grand Launch of J's Diamond Ayala Malls, Manila Bay Flagship branch (from left to right (Marion Uno, Noah, Samuel, J's Diamond Executives, Enzo, P.rinz, Sage Nathan and Andrej Euan. Last October 17, 2019, J's Diamond a renowned jewelry brand that originated in Hong Kong and has established itself in the Philippines since 2012  held a grand opening of its fourth boutique, in one of the luxurious malls in the country, Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The flagship store presented a sensational showcase of their latest captivating designs. Their new boutique possesses the unintimidating yet modish atmosphere, emanating the millennial vibe. It is designed to mirror the magnificence of their modern jewelry collection and to shine a light on their flawless creations that are well-crafted by professional artisans.  J's Diamond Grand Launch at Ayala Malls, Manila Bay Ribbon Cutting by J's Diamond Exe...

Ingredients: ½ cup glutinous rice, rinsed well. 5 cups water 1 pc pandan leaf, tied (optional) 1 pc125ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream ½ small can condensed milk (108g) ¼ cupsugar 4 tbspMILO® powder Preparation: 1. Simmer glutinous rice in water with pandan (optional) while covered for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2. Stir in NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, condensed milk, and sugar. 3. Pour into serving bowls and top with MILO® powder. Serve warm.

On its greatest Halloweek yet, KidZania Manila transforms into a ‘carnival’ for a grand “ Halloween FunFair ,” giving families a lively bonding experience from October 29 to November 3.  BGC’s premier play city holds thrilling games for this year’s All Hallow’s Eve celebration, incorporating carnival games like buzz wire, target shooting, tic tac toe, and ring toss for non-spooky, wholesome activities for everyone.      There will be a Treat Jamboree exclusive for BKidZanian CitiZens where kids, with the help of their parents, can get as many treats as they can within a specified amount of time. Expect goodies from event partners McDonald’s, Milo, Milo Nuggets, Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Curls, Quake Overload, Presto, Cream-O, Magic Creams, X.O., Dynamite, Lush, Goldilocks, and Oishi Lava Chips.  Adventure-seekers, meanwhile, will be thrilled to become astounding performers, splendid artists, magnificent tightrope walkers, and more as the jobs are tweake...

Running out of ideas for merienda? Yesterday, I whipped up a delicious and creamy snack for the family - Banana Kitkat Ref Cake. Simple yet special because it is made with love and made even more special with the New Nestle All Purpose Cream 125ml pack. Yes. The brand we use in fiestas, holidays and special gatherings Nestle All Purpose Cream is available in a smaller pack for simple feasts to cap off daily wins of the family. There are a lot of creamy creations at www.createwithcream.ph Check it out now! It's so easy, I'm gonna do some of it now! BANANA KITKAT REF CAKE Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 30 minutes Chilling Time: Overnight Recipe Difficulty: Intermediate Ingredients : 12 pcs graham crackers, crushed 3 tbspbutter, melted 1 tbspsugar 1 pack250ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 2/3 cupcondensed milk 2 pcs ripe banana, sliced 2 packs 4-finger KITKAT®, crushed Preparation : 1. Mix graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Divide into 2 por...

Mark your calendars! Starting October 5, your ordinary Saturdays will be filled with fun as GMA Network and Rebisco Topps Sarap bring back the musical-variety program, Toppstar TV featuring the cute and talented Toppstar Kids for Kapuso viewers. The second season of the program promises twice the excitement, laughter and performances as the Toppstar batch 1 kids welcome a new breed of kiddie stars on the show. The kids, who were chosen from Rebisco’s on-ground talent search all over the Philippines, will come together to showcase their skills in singing, dancing and hosting to bring out the “topps” in every kid. As part of the brand’s commitment to bring out the best in every child, every segment of the show is created to ensure that we deliver this: the  Toppstar Performance  showcases the kids’ talent in singing and dancing; the  Toppstar Games  allows the kids to play while learning n...

Kids always look forward to birthday party celebrations, but there’s no denying that the planning process can be intimidating for parents. For those who want to give the best birthday bash for their children but don’t know where to start, look no further as McDonald’s offers a hassle-free way to plan a party! Marian Rivera-Dantes and daughter Zia choose McDo Party  Take it from Marian Rivera-Dantes herself, who is seen in this   video by McDonald’s, having a breeze as she and Zia takes us through their party planning process!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQNrg_TsTe8   As one of the top birthday party destinations for kids, McDonald’s aims to make party planning as stress-free as possible. Parents can rely on McDonald’s hands-on party planners, known as Guest Experience Leaders, to stay on top of the party details from start to finish, so parents can take a back seat from the stress of planning and just enjoy milestone moments as much as t...