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Get ready for a whole new set of creative learning adventures starting June 5, 2021 in Season 2 of MIND S-COOL TV!In 2020, the Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc (BAFI), a non-stock, non-profit foundation was the first to launch a new educational program called MIND S-COOL TV (MSC TV), amidst the pandemic. MSC TV found a new broadcast home in Cignal, which has the largest reach across the country in terms of subscribers. MSC TV Season 1 dealt with the most fundamental questions about nature. When it aired in Cignal, the feedback has been so wonderful and highly encouraging as it showed that MSC TV was able to reach thousands of families from all walks of life across the country! MIND S-COOL TV features “connected learning” – cutting across content in the sciences and the arts and relates concepts, framing it as genuine adventures to help us have an evenbetter normal. They strongly resonate with lessons in the K-12 curriculum but even more, they are updated and delivered in ways u...

Another  round of a mischievous and quirky invasion is coming as McDonald’s introduces its all-new Minions-approved limited-edition Banana Caramel Shake  and Garlic Cheddar McFlavor Fries ! Starting today, your McDonald’s dining experience will fuel up mischievously because its world-famous fries are getting a Minions-approved spin! The new Garlic Cheddar McFlavor Fries gives   a quirky twist to a taste we love by feat uring a balanced blend of creamy cheese relish and  garlic aioli dressing. The tender insides and the crispy outsides of t he fries will be served with  a generous amount of a savory and cheesy taste that will melt in your mouth, leaving you wanting more. And what bett er way to make your day brighter and better t han to indulge yourself with a Banana   Caramel Shake , a cool and refreshingly delicious drin...

  NutriAsia, the leading manufacturer and distributor of condiments and sauces in the Philippines, made Mother’s Day more special by distributing gift packs to moms residing in Quezon City. Underprivileged mothers from across six districts in Quezon City were able to receive gift packs containing various NutriAsia products, allowing them to make the holiday more Masarap, Masaya with their favorite dishes.     “Along with NutriAsia, we would like to celebrate the love and sacrifices that mothers give and make for their families every day. However, we also recognize that not everyone is fortunate enough to celebrate the holiday in the way that they’d like, especially with the challenges of this pandemic. So this year, through our gift packs, we want as many Filipinos as possible to enjoy this special day with the food that makes them the happiest,” said James Lim, Corporate Marketing and Communications Head of NutriAsia. Treat your mom or your family...

Hanabishi Appliances joined the Inquirer Foundation’s Inquirer Read-Along last May 15 as it dedicated its session to mothers. Actress and TV host Pauleen Luna-Sotto joined teachers Ann Abacan and Dyali Justo in reading to the kids who pre-registered for the event. “Kami po sa Hanabishi ay masayang nakikiisa sa Inquirer Read-Along sa kanilang advocacy na nagpapahalaga sa bonding ng pamilya, lalo na ng mga mommies at kanilang mga anak. Mahalaga po ang role ng mga nanay sa paghubog ng kaisipan at character ng ating mga kabataan (We at Hanabishi are happy to join the Inquirer Read-Along in their advocacy of of appreciating the importance of family bonding, especially between mommies and their children. Mothers play a valuable role in shaping the mind and character of children),” said Hanabishi Appliances Marketing Consultant Ronwaldo Villanueva. He added that this has been one of the guiding principles of Hanabishi - being a practical partner of mommies and making it easier for...

As quarantine restrictions have been eased a bit in NCR+, The Manila Hotel is reopening itsLobby Lounge on May 24, 2021 after the temporary suspension of dining services due to theECQ. The reopening of The Lobby Lounge gives valued guests a perfect opportunity to enjoy its perksagain: great food, meeting and endless conversation with both friends and business partners, excellent service, and free Wi-Fi internet connection. More than a typical café set up, the Lobby Lounge is quiet, comfortable, and spacious, whichalso means that guests are kept at a distance from each other and enjoy a bit of privacy withhigh-backed seats. Cleaned and sanitized daily, the health and hygiene protocols put in placeby The Manila Hotel includes fresh air dampers that circulate fresh outdoor air into the lobby,which is also sanitized by air micro filters. The Lobby Lounge is also a grand heritage setting for a relaxing afternoon, with its white Doriccolumns, Philippine mahogany furniture with el...

Tansui, a Japanese term that translates to fresh water, is perfectly captured in the Tansui Summer Promo from INAX, the Japanese brand that manufactures innovative sanitaryware and artistic ceramic tiles.  Perfect for the scorching pandemic summer weather when we need to shower often to refresh and cleanse our body after coming home, INAXs Tansui Summer Promo offers a 50% discount on select INAX showers for every purchase of an INAX water closet at a regular price. Truly, this promo gives you the perfect opportunity to transform your bathroom into a place to relax and refresh.  The Tansui Summer Promo will run until July 30, 2021 and will be available in select AllHome branches including Sta. Rosa, Antipolo, Molino/Daang Hari, Taguig, Bataan, Imus, Kawit, Las Pinas, Sipag, Naga, Bulacan, Cebu, Iloilo, Vibal, Silang, Cabanatuan, Butuan, San Ildefonso, Koronadal, Santiago, Gapan, Cagayan de Oro, Libis, Pampanga, General Trias, Tanza, Evia, Malolos, Dasmarinas, and...

Back in the day, aloe vera extracts were used to make hair thicker and to clean wounds.Present advances in beauty and cosmetics have proven that this hardy plant has manyproperties to help care and pamper our skin. Ever Organics, the affordable and effective skincare line formulated with organic-basedingredients, offers two product variants to let you enjoy the healing and beautifyingbenefits of aloe vera without breaking your budget. Ever Organics 95% Aloe VeraSoothing Gel alleviates discomfort from acne and reduce swelling, as it soothes andhydrates your skin. Meanwhile, Ever Organics Ice Jeju Aloe Soothing Gel is madespecial with ingredients that give a cooling sensation while moisturizing dry skin andgiving it a natural-looking glow.If you are not on the aloe vera beauty bandwagon yet, Ever Organics shares these fourgreat reasons to include aloe vera in your daily self-care routine: Cleanses and clarifies skin. The antioxidants component ...

In true Bayanihan spirit, NutriAsia provided essential frontliners from Taguig City with Locally Blended Juice Drink. Medical and non-medical frontliners in Taguig’s checkpoints, vaccination sites, and barangay enjoyed Locally’s blended juice drink, which are made from fruits cultivated by Filipino farmers. The drinks help the frontliners stay hydrated, energized, and protected from illness as they go about their important duties with the juices’ natural vitamin C. Some residents in Barangay Fort also received Locally Blended juice drink. Recipients include peace and order personnel, emergency & rescue personnel, day care students, employees of the DSWD barangay base, Health Center Personnel, barangay frontliners, and zone coordinators.         This follows NutriAsia’s donation of boxes of Locally to various hospitals around Metro Manila earlier this month. “We are truly happy to do our part in ensuring that our brave and dedicated frontli...

Lucky vehicles will enjoy 40% off on featured burgers when they Drive-Thru and use their McDonald's app on May 15, 22, and 29! If there's a wheel, there's a way— especially at McDonald's Drive-Thru! On May 15, 22, and 29, 2021, lucky customers can enjoy their favorite burgers with big discounts with McDonald’s Lucky Ride Promo!  It's quick and easy to get lucky! Just download the McDonald’s app and claim 40% off discount vouchers on featured burgers on the following dates: May 15 — 2 and 3 wheeled vehicles like bikes, motorcycles, scooters, tricycles, pedicabs, and kalesas can avail the iconic Cheeseburger for only PHP35 (from PHP59)! May 22 — 4 wheeled vehicles like cars, vans, jeepneys, and skateboards can take home the mouth-watering Quarter Pounder with Cheese for only PHP85 (from PHP142)!  May 29 — All types of vehicles can indulge in the savory Double Cheeseburger for only PHP64 (from PHP107)!  Be a lucky rider starting May 15! Drive-Thru at a McDo...

Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the fasting period of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast this May 12, 2021. It is celebrated through prayer, gifts, and lavish feast. While the country is predominantly Catholic, Islam is the second largest religion in the country. No wonder, Filipinos have become fond of Halal foods. Halal food is prepared following a set of Islamic dietary laws and regulations that determine what is permissible, lawful and clean. Any dish can be halal, as long as the meat used is religiously slaughtered and no pork or alcohol is involved. The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang Ilang has a Halal kitchen certified by the Muslim Mindanao Halal Certification Board. This kitchen dedicated to Halal food preparation serves Indian and Middle Eastern-inspired halal dishes will whet your appetite and pay homage to its traditional roots. Designed for proper breaking of the fast, The Manila Hotel’s Ramadan Special Halal Home Buffet set com...

  If there’s anyone who deserves some overdue pampering, it will have to be the mothers of this world. Day in and day out, pandemic or not, moms are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities, all for the sake of their families and loved ones.   To thank all moms for their tireless efforts, Mega Prime and the Prime Mom Club have organized a one-of-a-kind virtual glamping event that allowed moms to relax and bond with fellow moms. The session, entitled All About Mom, pampered moms by giving them some me-time to relax while learning alongside their peers who share their cares and interests. Different from the past Prime Mom Club workshops, a virtual glamping session, the perfection relaxation hotspot for our Prime Moms was created. As a way to connect with one another while also reminding our moms that it's important to care for themselves, guests were encouraged to interact with all that was in store for them. They had a blast with trivia games and other interactive ga...

  As the Philippines passes its first year in the pandemic, people had to learn how to live under the new normal. Face masks and face shields are now part of our wardrobe. Traveling, movie dates, gym sessions, church and dining out are now on hold to keep the number of Covid-19 cases from rising. Luckily, dining at home doesn’t have to be boring. Filipinos have adapted to the current setting pretty quickly. Having food delivered via apps and through social media has now transformed our dining experience which now happens more in the comforts and safety of our own homes. Lemon Grass Food Services Inc., a catering, canteen, and fine dining business specializing in gourmet Filipino and intercontinental food, offers a variety of options to make those home dinners with your loved ones feel extra special. So, whether there’s a special occasion to celebrate or simply feel like having a feast, Lemon Grass can take care of the cooking, delivered straight to your doorstep!   ...

  With the world closing down and our lives revolving around the four corners of our homes, it has become all the more evident how hard our moms work to meet all our needs and give us a life of comfort. From daily housekeeping jobs of cleaning and cooking, to managing businesses or working a full-time job, helping children transition to blended learning, and finding meaningful ways to bring happiness to homes; moms have continuously put their families’ needs over theirs.   So this Mother’s Day, McDonald’s celebrates the moms who tirelessly give their all just so their children have a happy life and a happy home. Through the launch of their new online video ‘Himbing’ , McDonald’s makes us realize that celebrating moms doesn’t always have to come in grand gestures and luxury gifts. Sometimes, the best way to pay tribute to her is to give her what she needs the most— a break from everything to rest and relax, even just for a day. This, alongside hundreds of Filipinos who have...

Global leading pet nutrition manufacturer and provider Royal Canin recently launched its Bring My Pet to the Vet (BMPV) campaign as part of its commitment to champion responsible pet ownership among Filipino pet parents. Pet owners across the Philippines can now access over 20,000 free pet checkups and 4,000 BMPV care kits for their furry friends through the Royal Canin Club mobile application, as well as other pet rewards made available on the platform.   Over the past year, more Filipinos are turning to pets as their trusted quarantine companions. However, a survey by Kantar shows that 93% and 50% of cat and dog owners, respectively, do not get their pets checked regularly. The survey also highlights that most owners only bring their pets to the veterinarian for vaccinations and medical procedures, reflecting how wellness checkups are not common in the Philippines. With this, Royal Canin introduced the BMPV campaign to encourage both new and old pet owners to bring their...

In keeping with the Filipino Bayanihan spirit, NutriAsia has sent even more cans and tetra packs of Locally Blended Juice Drink to 23 hospitals and medical centers around Metro Manila. Healthcare workers from Chinese General Hospital, East Avenue Medical Center, FEU Hospital, Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila Medical Center, Marikina Doctors Hospital, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Ospital ng Maynila, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Pasig City General Hospital, Pasig Doctors Medical Center, Philippine General Hospital, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, QC General Hospital, Rizal Medical Center, San Juan Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, St. Luke’s Medical Center, UERM, and United Doctors Medical Center all enjoyed Locally’s immune-boosting Pomelo, Mango, and Tamarind natural juices, which are sourced locally from Filipino farmers. This follows Locally’s earlier donation of drinks ...

Kumares need to get together once in a while for some bonding moments and nonstop kwentuhan. Recognizing that moms draw strength and inspiration from each other, especially in the midst of a pandemic, Mega Mackerel hosted KuMMMare Moments with Dimples Romana, an online bonding and learning session for all the Mega Moms.   Leading the event was Dimples Romana, Mega Mackerel’s newest brand ambassador and a truly madiskarteng Mega mom. She gamely shared her tips on cooking, health, nutrition, and family life to fellow moms who want smart and practical tips on kitchen and household management. As the newest face of Mega Mackerel, Dimples shared how she’s very particular with what she gives to her family, especially with food. She’s the type who always checks the quality and label and with Mega Mackerel, Dimples is assured that each can is tasty, nutritious and a perfect fit in their household.  She also shared some exciting recipes using Mega Mackerel, which is perfect for any ...