#Vivo is Atom Araullo’s travel buddy on AXN’s Adventure Your Way

TV personality and award-winning journalist Atom Araullo had been on a new mission on AXN’s Adventure Your Way: to look for the not so well-known destinations in the Philippines using his smartphone.

For his quests, Atom used the V7+ from young global smartphone brand Vivo. The model is the predecessor of its latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo V9. The V7+ was released in the Philippines in September 2018, while the latest model was released in March.

Palazzo Verde Offers Great Deals, Fun-Filled Event Planning In 6th ‘CELEBRATIONS’ Wedding & Debut Exhibit

Weddings and debuts are two of the most significant events in one’s life, especially in a family-centric country like the Philippines, where we like to celebrate each milestone with people we love.

However, even as we happily anticipate such occasions, we know that preparing for these is an elaborate undertaking that requires utmost patience, an eye for details, and organizational skills. After all, planning for one’s wedding or debut involves choosing the best or most appropriate venue and other providers for their once-in-a-lifetime event.

UNSTOPPABLE | Vivo Co-Sponsors Darren Espanto’s Jampacked Birthday Concert

Vivo local endorser and one of the biggest artists in the country to date, Darren Espanto wowed fans in a birthday concert held last May 26 at the KIA Theatre.

The concert, fittingly entitled Unstoppable, was representative of Darren ad his unwavering talent. Darren, who started singing at only two years old and then entered the music industry at a tender age of 13, is truly unstoppable with concerts, appearances, and album launches left and right.

#TikTok Update | Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber Joins Very First “Talent ng Pilipino” Audition in the Philippines

Tik Tok, the most downloaded iPhone app in the world, launched its first-ever talent contest in the Philippines on May 26.  The “Talent ng Pilipino” Audition provides young creators a platform to showcase their creativity, grow their fan base, and win cash prizes of up to Php50,000. Filipino stars Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber who inspired fans nationwide each started off a category of the talent contest.

Introduced in the summer of 2017, the audition has been the app’s tradition of inspiring young creators.

Vivo continues to usher the industry to the future with its forward-looking tech

When young global smartphone brand Vivo entered the mobile industry, the market was dominated by two or three names. But in a matter of years, Vivo changed the game. 

Vivo has been determined to break barriers and introduce technology that ushered the industry into the future. After all, it was Vivo that introduced a 20-megapixel dual front camera in V5 Plus and a 24MP front camera in V7, V7+, and V9.

May 26 is Color Your Hair Day! Get 50% Off On Participating Hair Color Products

After becoming a mom of 3, I am suddenly busier than I have ever been, meaning zero time to maintain sleek, shiny hairdo. I used to have that super straight and shiny hair just like the lead girl from Meteor Garden. SO, what happened? Even though it was longer, maintenance was easy. Like what I've said, what happened? What did I do? I chopped it all off and hated my hair ever since.
Now, I'm trying different products, hair styles, and color because kids are a bit older now.

Thanks to Watsons, they are here to help women achieve their #Hairgoals with a wide selection of hair care products from color to treatment.

Make Mealtime Fun And Healthy With Our Favorite CERELAC®

Do you remember the last time you sat down with the kids and enjoyed a meal or snack time together? It's still summer and you need to bond with them.
No Classes means enjoying free time with the kids. Why not round them up for a fun snack time with fun exciting games and activities? The game Twister is more fun while having our favorite Cerelac Wheat Banana and Milk. Yep, this momma still loves baby food 😅 Did you count how many FUN words I used? 😂

Anyway, children start to develop a sense of curiosity as they grow, and this becomes a perfect opportunity for parents to start introducing them to new tastes and explore different textures.

Chito Miranda, Iya Villana-Arellano For PlumCare DNA Advisor

What if  you have now the ability to take steps in delaying or preventing the onset of a condition that you are potentially developing? Would you grab that opportunity?
"There is finally an awesome service available to all of us. A meaningful insights about your DNA." - Iya Villana-Arellano
The brainchild of Cordlife as always, consistently encouraging families to plan and act ahead through their ever growing services to expand a number of medical options which are mostly non-invasive.

Families can now be armed with the knowledge necessary to make decisions about the health and lifestyle choices as a family.

A Splash-Tastic Mother's Day At The Cartoon Network Summer Splash

Mother's Day this year was extra special as we spent the entire day at Cartoon network's Summer Splash 2018 with he people I loved the most. Mommies who came with their kids took some well-earned time for themselves at the Moms’ Glam camp area, where they could recharge, glam-up and pamper themselves.

The tropical island-themed event brought the beach into the city. Kids enjoyed a full day of fun, laughter and challenges with their family, as well as the stars from Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, We Bare Bears and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes.

New Mobile App Features Daily Luck Forecast and Opportunities

I'm a believer of feng shui since time immemorial and although it is quite difficult, I still try to follow Marites Allen's forecasts and apply them to almost everything. I used to bring with me the brochures, books, magazines I got from her past events because I really wanted to learn each word. According to her, it is wise to improve the energy of everything around you to attract good chi.
Now, finally, unlocking opportunities and embracing good luck are within reach with the launching of her one-stop daily guide available in her new Feng Shui mobile App by ABS-CBN Publishing (API).

#Event Alert : Run For The Mountains

I heard a Chinese saying something like this : "If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody."
True enough, happiness indeed can be found in helping others. There is a personal fulfillment of doing something worthwhile for other people.

You can achieve the same level of happiness when you join the "Run for the Mountains 2018" this June 24, Sunday at the Seascape Village in Pasay City and a simultaneous run at SM City Iloilo.

Affordable Treatment For Head Lice | Permethrin (Kwell) Shampoo

Remember the movie The Switch where Wally (Jason Bateman) has to wipe out a lice herd from Kassie's (Jennifer Anniston) son Sebastian's (Thomas Robinson) head?
When momma Kassie discovered that Sebastian is a walking head full of lice, she gets on the phone with Wally and immediately initiated a lice battle plan including the use of a pediculicide and hair plastic wrap, some olive oil I think, lice sterilizing of the entire home, lice combing, with monitoring. I become fully aware that this situation is a big deal overseas. Although truly embarrassing but actually a common health problem, especially in the summertime.

Do you remember how your elders treated your lice problem back in the day?

Vivo’s Trailblazing Smartphone Developments That Stunned The Tech World!

The competition in the mobile industry can be very stiff with new technology coming out one right after the next. But global smartphone brand Vivo has outplayed its competitors with innovations that made a mark in the mobile industry.

BIC® Launches Collection Of Coloring Products Designed Especially For Kids

They say pen is mightier than sword, but there’s nothing more powerful and persuasive than letting your kids write and draw their dreams, in the most creative way. 
The ability to creatively express one’s thoughts and feelings by putting ideas from pen to paper is perhaps the most important stage in a child’s development.  Visualizing, drawing and finally displaying their creation is a fundamental stepping stone used by parents and teachers to build a child’s confidence and self-belief. 

LOOK: Vivo V9 Stuns In Elegant Velvet Red

Calling red as a head-turner is an understatement. No color has the same impact as red. Red represents a myriad of emotions and occasions from both ends of the spectrum. But global smartphone brand Vivo owns the color by highlighting its elegance that transcends trends.

Vivo has released its flagship smartphone, the V9, in Velvet Red.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+’s Dual Aperture Gives You Great Photos In Low Light

SAMSUNG continues to amaze the world with its latest innovations. With the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enabling people to reimagine the way they see the world, the newest flagship phone sets the bar high with one of its newest features: the Dual Aperture camera. Allowing its consumers to express themselves with its revolutionary camera, this new feature is a standout from today’s top smartphone trends.

5 Must-Haves For A Perfect Beach Trip

With the temperature peaking at around 35 degrees Celsius daily, the warm weather in the Philippines beckons a trip to the nearest beach.
While packing for the road trip, there are some items you need to put in your weekender bag to make the most out of your short respite from the heat. 

Smartphone for selfies
 The Vivo V9 Velvet Red has a 6.3-inch FullView™ Display for a better smartphone screen experience.

Never leave for a trip without your smartphone! Well, that is unless you are trying to get off the grid.

Spotted : Kim Chiu For DeRucci Philippines

Derucci, the leader in healthy sleep systems, recently introduced pretty and versatile actress and host Kim Chiu as their official brand ambassador to represent DeRucci Philippines as they open new branch in the Philippines. With its flagship store located at the heart of Old Manila, the original premier shopping district, Derucci more easily caters to its discerning clientele.

The actress is said to fit the brand, a modern woman who would strive hard to achieve her dreams and wise enough to invest in quality products.

What We Did At The Junior Club Fun Day

In this digital age, I realized that the internet made us cold to each other because it gives us something to do all the time. Checking all your social media accounts at once can indeed easily knock hours and hours out of your day. This is the reason why I don't provide my kids gadgets and stuff. Because I normally see people down the street with tilted heads, doing something with their phones all day, making everyone zombies. It's scary.

Do we still value human interaction? Family time? Those were important things when I was growing up.

Thanks to Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, they let us feel once again that family fun time should still be the number one priority, with their recently concluded “Junior Club Fun Day” celebration held at the Kidzania complex in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Because the more time you spend together as a family, the better chance of becoming a loving one.

Secure Your Online Shopping And WIN 25,000 GetGo points !

As a mother of 3 in this day and age, being able to shop just anywhere is the best. Really a convenience at its finest. Never have to leave the house just to pick up the product. You can also get the item for the lowest price and can easily compare item prices to to other websites.
Sadly for online shopping, there are times that you may not receive your item after paying for it from hard-earned money and that what scares moms the most.

That's what makes Sure Tayo a nice partner for our online shopping. Launched by DragonPay Corp., it acts as a third party between the seller and the buyer which lessens the probability of fraud transaction.

This is how Sure Tayo Works:

New Musical Rom-Com Series On GMA Network

Can a girl realize her dreams and find her heart’s true desires through the music she anonymously creates?

Last May 7, GMA Network excites viewers with the power of music and love in the musical rom-com series My Guitar Princess top-billed by Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose.

My Guitar Princess tells the story of Celina Raymundo (Julie Anne), an 18-year-old girl who loves to sing and to play the guitar but is a little insecure of her talent. Her mother, Adele Raymundo (played by Ms. Sheryl Cruz), disapproves and discourages her from singing.

Filipino Social Enterprise Teams Win At Inaugural Asian Forum On Youth Unemployment

Five social enterprises founded by young people across the Asia Pacific were recognized for innovative approaches to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The winning teams were chosen from 16 finalists in the Summit’s Regional Social Innovation Challenge, which capped the inaugural Youth Co:Lab Summit 2018 held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Launched in 2017 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), with support from the Citi Foundation, Youth Co:Lab is a regional program that aims to tackle social and unemployment challenges by harnessing youth’s leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. The program is part of Citi and Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress initiative to equip urban youth with the tools to thrive in today’s economy.

F1 Hotel Manila Moves Forward

F1 Hotel Manila celebrates another prosperous year as it feted their industry accomplishments for the sixth straight year last April 20, 2018.
Hosted by our Front Office Manager, Christianne Collera, the celebration kicked off with the annual Accounts Night that took place at the Canary Lounge.
Ms. Cindy Brual, Hotel Director, together with the staff and talents, launched the festivities with speeches, promotions, and serenades as a tribute for the hotel’s top clients whose support and recognition of F1 Hotel’s overall services paved the way for the establishment’s current successes through the years. The exquisite buffet was prepared by F1 Hotel’s Executive Chef Angelo “Chubby” Timban.

Unrelenting in their course for betterment, the celebration also served as an introduction of the hotel’s upcoming plans to provide elevated services for their patrons.

Savoring Timeless Filipino Flavors at F1 Hotel Manila

In commemoration of the Philippine Independence Day, F1 Hotel Manila celebrates its 6th year of Luzviminda, an event that features the best of Filipino cuisine. F1 Hotel Manila will proudly serves delectable home-made delicacies that have nurtured the hearts and appetites of every Filipino.

This most awaited event will have a grand launch on the 7th of June 2018 with this year’s theme, Timeless Flavors.

Erceflora ProbiBears | 2-in-1 Probiotics For Your Kids

Parents nowadays are learning more about the importance of gut health and continuously looking for ways on how to improve it. A good foundation of all health is a good digestive system. When bad bacteria takes over, you are pretty much screwed.
Research shows that when you have poor gut health, not only will it affect our gastrointestinal system, but it will also have an impact on our body.

As a parent, there is nothing worse than having your child get sick with painful tummy problems. Kids tend to have a higher risk of getting digestive health-related diseases such as diarrhea and constipation from harmful bacteria. A stomachache isn’t only uncomfortable; it alters the child’s mood and his or her attitude for the day.

Tik Tok rolls out ‘Duet’ feature in the Philippines

Trendy short-video platform Tik Tok has launched a new feature that enables its Filipino users to have a duet not only with their family, friends, and followers but also with their favorite stars. The “duet” feature allows users to create split-screen videos by responding to another’s creation—or their own video.

Restaurant Booking App Offers Huge Discounts This Month!

If this lazy momma in me doesn't want to cook, you know -- there are days you just want to kick back and relax, either I order a takeaway or head out to a usual place near us. But every so often you look for the best places to dine, right? So how to spot a good resto besides asking foodie bloggers friends?
Look for a great app that takes out all the hassle of booking a reservation at a fab foodie place.

Check out, Eatigo. This app may be new but it has fast become one of the leading restaurant reservation platforms in the Metro.

First Time Inside Landers ArcoVia City!

If you happen to see my YouTube Mombie video about settling in to a new house, well, the good news is I've already unpacked some of the huge boxes and placed them at their right corners but I'm realizing I need to do more shopping and I need a reliable, convenient, near our place, all-in-one grocery store for all my mombie needs (uhm, sweets)!

Our usual "go to" place to buy our home needs is now a little chaotic for me and not really as convenient as before, so I try to look for options as shopping has become a chore rather than pleasure in my age. Good thing a friend introduced me to this one-stop shop for all my needs. They also have gas station, too!

Vivo V9 allows you to level up with perfect shots this Summer

Summer is almost everyone’s favorite time for taking photos. With the sun out and left and right forays to beach and nature destinations, the “pics-or-it-didn’t-happen” trend is getting everyone excited to show their mad photography prowess.

Summer is for the youthful, the free, and the energetic.
True to its commitment of being part of its loyal users’ every adventure, Vivo makes sure that its powerhouse specs cater to a patron’s every trip or venture by providing a fit-in-one-hand, everything-you-need device.

Celebrating a Mother's Love at F1 Hotel Manila

Being a mother is a lifetime job. Let your mom experience a luxurious appreciation this Mother’s Day by giving her some time off of her motherly duties by relaxing at F1 Hotel Manila.

A Way To Give Back

Nothing can compare to a Mother’s love. Her never ending support towards everything that we do is the driving force that encourages us to pursue our dreams and ambitions. However, due to her overwhelming commitment to back us up on everything that we do, we often find ourselves at our wits end when it comes to giving her the appropriate gift during Mother’s Day.

F1 Hotel Manila Canary Lounge: Glamping Under The Stars

Experience a magical escapade at F1 Hotel this March until May as summer is descending swiftly in Manila. Be the first to discover a safe haven perfect for your get-togethers or night-outs.

The revamped Canary Lounge, located at the 3rd floor of F1 Hotel Manila will definitely be the new hype at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The Perfect Woman Deserves To #LookGoodFeelGreat

There are so many Mother’s Day tributes out there but one stood out from the rest.
The video https://www.facebook.com/WatsonsPH/videos/1749122025125347/
talks about how unaware most moms are about how their children see them—brave, selfless, caring and responsible.

Moms are often hard on themselves; completely unaware that to their children, husbands and loved ones, they are perfect. A mother may describe the perfect woman as “loving and caring” when, in fact, that is she.

Movies for MAY 2018 :)

Although tomorrow is my Ayli's birthday, I already gave her a birthday lunch get together with relatives and cousins yesterday. I know it’s totally cool for others to sing a birthday song inside a restaurant but my guests kinda loved it. At Yangchow where we spent my Ayli's advanced birthday, all of them burst spontaneously into song after having too much carbs and sugar, causing a scene but without getting thrown out. Thanked God.

May has become my favorite months of the year but this time I'm not totally loving it. I'm feeling a sense of low-level sadness the past few days, the reason for my late postings. And what makes it more alarming is that I don’t have anything to feel sad about. When I wake up, I feel just empty. Good thing there are heart-warming movies that reminds me always of love and genuine affection, movies that gives me feelings of satisfaction, and of temporary happiness or joy, thrills, makes me somewhat forget my problems. Yes, watching movies can make you feel all that.

And speaking of movies, here are the movies for the month of May and I cannot wait to see Bea Alonzo once again on the big screen for her movie Kasal, with Paolo Avelino and Derek Ramsey. Tissue, plith!

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