- August 13, 2018
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Technology, internet and instant gratification on communication via facebook, instagram and google are at our fingertips today.
But have you ever thought if you can handle things without these in your life?
What if it was necessary for your survival to give up Wifi, Phones and Tablets? If it might cost you your life... Can you handle it?
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| Sue Ramirez and Jameson Blake stars Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi. Directed by Jun Robles Luna |
- August 13, 2018
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I remember I learned much about the world through some fun puppets and characters that I saw on TV when I was little. *ahem pong pagong anyone?* I really want my kids to also have that fun experience and excitement about learning something new. Luckily, Solar Entertainment's latest digital platform, Easy TV is ready to give our kiddos just that with ZooMoo and their funny and adorable puppet characters, stunning animation, breathtaking nature videos, and interactive games that will help young children develop a love for animals.
A collaboration between wildlife filmmakers and early childhood education experts from the University of Otago, New Zealand, ZooMoo features a lineup of more than 1,500 standalone episodes that are organized to make learning fun, easy, and effective for very young viewers.
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| Owl and his friends |
The highlight of each show is the channel’s cast of funny animal puppet characters. Each furry friend has a unique personality, strength, and weakness the cast is able to overcome through teamwork. Some of these animal pals include the optimistic photographer Flash the dog, the wise and pedantic Owl, the skillful and expressive Ninja Gorilla, the inventive and adventurous Piglet, and the gentle giant Panda.
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| optimistic photographer Flash the dog |
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| the wise and pedantic Owl |
- August 09, 2018
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Hey everyone! The past weeks have all been a bit gloomy cause of the weather we have right now... But I want to help turn that gray around and give some color to our lives!
This is why I am having a Rainy Day Make over giveaway! For this one I am having 2 winners!
L'Oreal Fashion Ultra Lights Hair Color
Palmolive Shampoo and Conditioner Set
Assorted Belo Products
All you have to do to enter this giveaway is:
*Real accounts please! :)
*Not an international giveaway, hindi ko pa po kaya yun hehe*
I will be very strict with these rules and I will make sure to check them before I announce them as the actual winner. Contest ends on September 30 11:59 pm, PH time. I'll be announcing the winner first week of October :D.
Have Fun!
This is why I am having a Rainy Day Make over giveaway! For this one I am having 2 winners!
First Prize is 4,000 Php worth of Gift Certificates from The Color Bar by @stylingbyJOF.
This salon in Bonifacio Global City is eco-friendly and you can do netflix while having your hair colored or revitalised. You are sure to have your hair colored to your dream color cause JOF came from the states with years of training under his belt at Paul Mitchell The School in San Diego, CA. To know more about The Color Bar check out this link here.
Second Prize is a DIY Hair Makeover Kit
which includes the following:L'Oreal Fashion Ultra Lights Hair Color
Palmolive Shampoo and Conditioner Set
Assorted Belo Products
All you have to do to enter this giveaway is:
1. Follow me on all of my social media accounts:
2. Share this blogpost on facebook and twitter with the hashtag: #NixChicMixGiveaway
*Real accounts please! :)
3. Comment down below your Facebook Name, Instagram and Twitter handle
*Not an international giveaway, hindi ko pa po kaya yun hehe*
I will be very strict with these rules and I will make sure to check them before I announce them as the actual winner. Contest ends on September 30 11:59 pm, PH time. I'll be announcing the winner first week of October :D.
Have Fun!
- August 01, 2018
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Ever wanted to buy that phone or a power bank but you're looking to save up as well? You can now have the best of both worlds with Shopee and their PAY DAY SALE this July 30 to August 1!
This month, they are going bigger and better with 72 hours of free shipping, all-day vouchers, and up to 80% discounts across a wide range of categories ranging from electronics to fashion.
Sweetening the Payday Sale are the lowest prices guaranteed on dozens of premium electronics at Shopee Gadget Zone, a dedicated in-app portal for all things tech, which was newly launched this month. With up to 80% off some of 2018’s hottest electronic products such as the Nintendo Switch, Canon Inkjet Printer, and Harman JBL Soundbar. Furthermore, users can also expect up to P4,000 off products from top brands including Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.
- July 30, 2018
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Nowadays, when you feel something is not right with your body, like a cough, we usually go and self medicate first. Either basing our possible cure from past experiences coupled with some over the counter drugs and for those who are tech- savvy, they use GOOGLE and see what is up.
So when you finally go to the family doctor, it might just hit you like a tsunami when he or she says that "You have CANCER."
With cancer being one of the top three silent killers in the Philippines alongside a couple of other non communicable diseases or NCDs* you might just think that hearing those words, either directed to you or your loved one is akin to signing a death contract of some sort.
The thing is, we have moved on from just chemotherapy to other advanced medication that can definitely help a person who has this disease. And to make these medication and other resources available to the public, with the combined efforts of people who are fighting the good fight and the DOH, Cancer Game Plan PH was born.
To make these new medication and other resources for cancer available to the public, Cancer Game Plan PH was born.
*According to the WHO's data last 2017, out of 102 Million population, 68% dies from Non Communicable Diseases including cancers.)
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What is Cancer Game Plan PH?
Cancer Game Plan PH stemmed from last year's Hope From Within Campaign, and this advocacy aims to help arm patients with the needed resources to effectively fight the dreaded disease. It is geared to systematically chance the face of disease care and aims to expand this scope of disease care to include, in addition to lung cancer, melanoma, head and neck, gastric, bladder and Hodgkin Lymphoma types of cancers.
A multi stakeholder gathering was also held last July 20th, with representatives from the Department of Health, Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations, Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists, Sunlife Financial Corporation and Cancer Coalition of the Philippines, together with the newly introduced Cancer Game Plan PH influencers, to talk and set some clear perspectives of the advocacy and the plan.
Cancer does not mean Death ASAP.
Because you see, from what I understood from the talks that were held, amidst all the medical jargon, there are actually cases of people who might just survive, and from my personal experience, some friends and family of mine have survived and are currently living their life to the fullest.
Early detection is always what makes your chances better vs. Cancer
Some people think that chemo therapy is the only answer to the disease, but the point here is that early detection is always what makes your chances better vs. Cancer. Contrary to the practices I said earlier, we should really strive to go and talk to our doctors ASAP or at least have a semi annual check up with an oncologist, instead of googling what our ailment might be.
Cancer does NOT EQUATE to Chemotherapy.
Melanoma survivor Danny Dimabuyu, a previous face of the Hope From Within Campaign last year, was there in the talks, alongside other Cancer Game Plan PH influencers Diego Castro, tv personality Susan Africa, Dr. Meredith Garcia, Cancer Survivor Louie Sangalang and breast cancer survivor Dr. Gia Sison.
They all talked about their trials and tribulations with battling cancer, with sir Danny highlighting how he was able to benefit from Immunotherapy through the assistance of PCSO.
Sir Diego Castro and Ms. Susan Africa are both caregivers to their loved ones, with sir Diego for his father and Ms. Susan for her husband. It really opened my eyes that with the help of a community (and maybe a kickstarter funding) you can face the financial troubles, but the emotional burden is an entire different matter.
And while these advances therapies for cancer, like Immuno Therapy or a combination of medication that you can only check by having biomarkers are available to the public now, they are on the pricey side.
While we hope for more policy makers and leaders to give a more efficient and better support system, and while there are updates for the process of the Cancer Bill, hoping to enhance the response capacity for all types of cancers here in our homeland that was mentioned by sir Paul Perez, it is not enough progress so for now we have PCSO's benefits programs to eligible patients and Phil Health from the DOH.
Cancer program manager for the DOH, Dr. Clarito Cairo gave his overview and analysis on the burden of cancer in the Philippines and how the government has been seeking for better alternatives to give more efficient support for patients. He referenced the plans in the DOH cancer road map which includes broader coverage of the Philippiine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Z Benefit Package.
Those instances are the reasons why having a trusted insurance helps a lot. In this case, Sunlife was there, represented by Lirio Torres who explained their programs that cover cancer that may help families and individuals prepare for the unknown, financially, making them more secured in their journey vs. Cancer. These programs that Sunlife has includes coverage from 30 days old to 140 years old.
They closed the gathering with a ceremonial gesture to emphasize the deepened and expanded commitment to fight cancer, in the mission to save more lives.
To support them please check out their facebook page and see what we can all do to help.
- July 30, 2018
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Best way to ward off the gloomy weather? Some nice, warm food. Last July 19th, I braved the storms and went on to journey what is new around Westgate Alabang. I've been around here before, and I can attest that the best things you can find here aside from the nice view is the food that is littered around the area.
Our #WestgateFoodCrawl2018 starts with Earth Origins . This is a Marketplace and Cafe in one, which means you can shop for your veggies and other condiments here while having your lunch. If you are looking for things to supply your Paleo or Keto diet or you just want to transition to a healthier lifestyle you can definitely come over here. They are all organic with their marketplace and cafe so healthy and yummy? You can get it here!
Or if you are looking for ways to make your kiddos eat healthy veggies but make them yummy as well.. This is a MUST TRY restaurant. Check out these dishes that they served during the food crawl:
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| KFC (Krispy Fried Cauliflower) tastes much like a korean chicken, but healthier cause it is cauliflower! |
Healthy salads are also up on the menu!
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| Paella with all the works plus some freaky deaky yummy Mushroom Chicharon! |
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| Veggie Burger made from Puso ng Saging and other veggies. DELISH pa rin! |
Next on our list is Neil's Kitchen. If you're looking for a restaurant that loves to play with its food *presentation*, you have to come here! They present our usual pinoy favorites in ways you never would have thought of. And yes, the dishes still retain their signature taste. This place is perfect for family gatherings or if you want to chill and bond some more with your friends with some seriously delicious food along the way... Please don't hesitate to come inside Neil's Kitchen.
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| Chicken Pork Adobo anyone? And yes, you also get adobo flakes up top! |
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| Yummy Batchoy for the cold weather! |
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| Yes ladies and gents, this is Caldereta. :) |
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| Sinigang ala Neil's kitchen. You get the sour broth within the paella and those grilled sinigang liempo is just delicious! |
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| Classic Ramen at Butamaru! |
When it comes to ramen, with the rainy season upon us, IT IS A DEFINITE YES! And for those who are around Westgate you should definitely check out Butamaru and their Japanese offerings. They have the traditional Shio and Shoyu ramen, but they also have a few other twists in mind like these side dishes :
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| Katsugyozayaki which is basically gyoza that is served ala takoyaki with a breading much like katsu. :D And yes, mesherep she. :) |
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| Fried Gyoza is *HART* |
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| Spicy Spareribs! |
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| Red Ramen Anyone? |
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| Curry Tantanmen! |
Brother's Burger is our last stop of the day, and while I was expecting my favorite big buns with juicy patties inside, I was pleasantly surprised cause they offered us more than that.
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| You get Buffalo, Garlic parmesan, Soy and some Jalapeno! All are top of the line and so affordable for the taste! Honestly comparable to Wingstop's. |
They now have wings, Breakfast choices, pizzas and Mexican food! I'll be covering more of that soon with a different post but for now here are a few teasers:
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| This snack box is great if you're going to the movies! :) They have different sets for these.. :) |
Yes people. They have pizza, and tapa too!
A stroll around Westgate Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City is like being presented a buffet of the best that the local restaurant scene has to offer. It is where one can spend time with loved ones over a good meal, a good conversation over artisan coffee or dessert, or simple moments to unwind with family and friends.
With its parklike layout and impressive selection of shopping, dining, and wellness centers, there is truly no question why Westgate is a beloved place in the South.
#WestgateFoodCrawl2018
About Westgate Center
Westgate Center is a premier development project of Filinvest Alabang Inc. in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The 9.2-hectare open-air shopping and dining complex boasts of a relaxing atmosphere perfect for rest and recreation. Visit the Westgate Center’s official page at facebook.com/WestgateAlabang.
- July 29, 2018
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