Filipinos can stay tuned for Shopee and Sarah Geronimo’s first television commercial airing on June 1
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador in time for the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, happening from June 3 to July 7. On June 1, Filipinos can stay tuned for the first-ever television commercial of Shopee with Sarah Geronimo.
Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy with how Shopee performed in 2019 and to ramp up our efforts, we are following this up with a big campaign featuring our new brand ambassador, Sarah Geronimo. We believe that Sarah’s approachable and bubbly personality is a perfect representation of the Shopee brand and we are thrilled to have her become part of the family. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale.”
Happening from June 3 to July 7, the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale promises five weeks of unbeatable deals with up to 90% off from leading brands including P&G Hair, Huawei, Colourette, Colgate, Silverworks, Maybelline, Unilever Personal Care, Watsons, and Olay. Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories daily as well as one million Lowest Price Deals, daily 100% cashback vouchers, and ₱1 Deals.
Bigger and better surprises in store for users
Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale will feature 35 days of themed promotions happening from June 3 to July 7. Key highlights include:
Category days such as TV, Audio, & Gaming Sale on June 28, Mobile Sale on June 30, and Korean Skincare Sale on July 4.
Mechanic days including:
Vouchers Sale on June 3, featuring seller, category, and sitewide vouchers up for grabs
Free Shipping Sale on June 4, featuring free shipping with ₱0 min spend across the platform
Flash Sale on June 12, with an upsized Flash session happening 10 times across 24 hours.
Super Brand Days from June 17 to June 21 featuring leading brands across categories including Huawei, Maybelline, Hanford, Unilever Homecare, and Unilever Personal Care.
Exclusive deals from partners including BDO, Cebu Pacific, and the official store launch of iWant.
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.
Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.
Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.
Ms. Toni Gonzaga-Soriano with his son Seve at the Nature’s Spring Distilled Empowered Mom event.
At its recent Mother’s Day celebration, Nature’s Spring Distilled Water launched its campaign in support of today’s Empowered Moms who personify modern parenting with the best interests of their families as the top priority.
Empowered moms are those who seek information about best parenting practices and apply those tips and techniques on raising their kids. They also work hard to ensure that their children have a bright future, and balance it with quality time and bonding moments that will be their child’s favorite growing up memories.
Nature’s Spring Distilled Water honored these mothers with a special day out, where they got to spend time bonding with their kids through fun activities and listen in on informative talks from parenting experts. Topics that were discussed at the open-air venue of the SM By The Bay Central Park included Mother’s Rights, Raising Successful Kids Without Over-parenting, Career Confidence to Mindfulness, and Time Management, Planning, and Organization. The moms were also able to bring home goodies from the different booths and the raffles that were held during the course of the program.
Atty. Eirene Jhone Aguila gives an overview of Mothers’ Rights.
Ms. Ina Arabia – Garcia and Ms. Candice Venturanza of the Asianparent Philippines talk about raising successful kids without over-parenting.
David’s Salon treating the attendees with a free haircut.
There were also live musical performances and a special celebrity guest to talk about her hands-on parenting experiences. Toni Gonzaga is a celebrity mom who makes time for her baby Seve and makes sure to give him the best in both experiences and in the products that he uses every day. That is why she chooses to give him only Nature’s Spring Distilled Drinking Water that is quality, safe and affordable distilled drinking water that is bottled with a #SpringofLove.
Toni and Seve doing the #EmpoweredMom pose.
Aside from making themselves fully informed about the latest parenting hacks, Empowered Moms look for the best products when it comes to safety standards and quality. They don’t compromise on the products that they choose for their family, including their choice of distilled drinking water. During her talk at the #EmpoweredMoms event, Toni shared her own views on motherhood and why it is important to choose safe products for baby and for the rest of the family.
Toni talks on how she balances work and family time.
Toni and Seve were also on hand to honor the four Empowered Moms who were chosen for the latest Nature’s Spring Distilled Water campaign: Maggie Villasencio, Cevil Singlao Bue, Rina Siongco, Eloise Teng. These four mothers are said to embody what it means to be modern Filipina moms in a time of information and choices as to what is best for the family.
Nature’s Spring Distilled Water, from the makers of the #1 bottled water brand in the Philippines – Nature’s Spring, is a quality, safe and affordable distilled drinking water brand that is very reliable and dependable due to its adherence to strict quality standards and using state-of-the-art technology accompanied with competent employees. Nature’s Spring, the #1 bottled water brand in the Philippines, is the top-of-mind product for safe and quality drinking water made available for the Filipino Community anytime and anywhere without compromising the budget.
The Nature’s Spring Family with their brand ambassadors Toni and Seve.
To make sure that the Filipino Community will have access to proven safe drinking water at home, Nature’s Spring Distilled Drinking Water is available in 10-liters, 6.6-liters, 1.5-Liters, 1 Liter, 500mL and 350mL that is available in supermarkets, grocery stores, and drugstores near you. For more information about the #EmpoweredMoms campaign and on other Nature’s Spring products, visit www.naturespring.com.ph
Staycation, a combination of the word “stay” and “vacation” is not a new concept. It is simply when one chooses to stay at their home country or check-in at a hotel, instead of going abroad for vacation. A staycation or holistay, as defined by Wikipedia, is also a period in which an individual participates in leisure activities within driving distance of his or her own home. Lately, the trend has been increasing as more numbers of people now find more peace by spending time at home and have some needed rest and relaxation. More than that, staycations also offer a lot of quiet and humble benefits.
1. Staycations save time
Living in the Philippines means having to battle at least 3 hours of travel going from home to work and vice versa. Just imagine how much worse the traffic can get when it is a drive going to the airport! More than that, long airline terminal queues also eat up a significant part of a traveler’s day. Add all the hassle of traffic, terminal queues, departure procedures, etc. One day could easily be wasted on preparation.
2. Staycations are good for the environment
Checking in at a hotel also means contributing less to your carbon footprint! You would not have to use airplanes which require a massive amount of carbon emissions. Staying in a hotel is less harmful to the environment and really just pampers you to the core.
3. Staycations give time for meditation
Our fast-paced lifestyle limits our time to meditate and value the importance of rest. Taking a break during a staycation allows you to spend your energy on your body and use it as a time for spiritual, emotional, and physical rest and healing.
4. Staycations can inspire
Having some down time also gives you a chance to explore more ideas. Quiet times away from chaos can generate fresh ideas and inspirations that can later be turned to productive projects.
5. Staycations save money
Staycations also save a huge amount of money. You need not worry about spending so much on food, budgeting travel expenses, and expensive air fares. All staycations really ask of you is to stay put and rest at your own terms.
Already convinced to hold your well-deserved, yet affordable R & R? Century Park Hotel (CPH) is here to make it happen! Located at the heart of Manila, CPH boasts facilities and rooms that are perfect for you to simply unwind and enjoy your time with your family. Currently, CPH has Summer Solstice Special Room Rate promo which starts at Php 3,500 (net) per room per night. Now reap the benefits of that staycation the quick, affordable, and easy way at your home away from home, Century Park Hotel!
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Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.phand telephone number: (632) 528-8888.
Nestled at the heart of Bonifacio Global City,
F1 Hotel Manila’s F All-Day Dining presents its new ala carte menu offerings
with classic Filipino cuisines infused with different techniques and traditions
from various continents.
The selection was carefully curated by the
hotel’s Executive Chef, Angelo “Chubby” Timban, who is known for creating
classic inimitable dishes. The focus is to produce quality dishes with
ingredients delivered fresh everyday from local suppliers to secure the
upper-class quality of taste and texture.
The new Ala Carte menu offers a wide range of
gastronomical selections but also retained long-standing favorites, including the
all-time favorite Mexinigang; Philippines famous Sinigang infused with a
Mexican twist.
Chairman's Burger
Classico Rogu Pasta
3-Way Lechon
From appetizers and main courses to the choices
for desserts, the highlights of the menu are the chef’s three recommended
dishes. The “Chairman's” Burger, which is the hotel owner’s personal favorite
is made with US grade home-made patty, spread with salsa sauce and topped with
swiss cheese and a Sloppy Joe fries on the side for delicious contentment.
Followed by the eccentric Classico Rogu Pasta which is made with a pasta
combination of Italian-Filipino Caldereta sauce, garnished with tasty black
croutons and potatoes. And lastly, the 3-Way Lechon for the pork lovers!
Carefully steamed and roasted pork for those delicate features and deep-fried
the second time for scrumptious crispness on every bite sided to serve with
bagoong rice.
Explore and taste F All-Day Dining’s new ala
carte menu that will surely satisfy your palate. Visit F1 Hotel Manila at 32nd
Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and try our Chef’s recommended dishes. For
inquiries and restaurant reservations, please call 908-7888.
With the season of summer in full swing, we
often look for engaging activities that our young ones can participate in.
Popular activities such as basketball, football, and art classes are a
mainstay, while those looking for an engaging learning experience can choose
from a selection of On-The-Job (OTJ) programs which are catered to provide real
world experience while encouraging our young ones to have fun while
simultaneously learning new skills.
With the perfect mix of both learning and
fun becoming more appealing to parents. Goldilocks, the country’s number one
bakeshop is happy to announce the continuation of their annual Junior Crew Program; a week-long
program that invites kids ages 6 to 12 years old to participate in a week of
learning where they are exposed to the value of discipline and hard work while
being immersed in the Goldilocks family.
In order to participate in this annual
activity, you simply need to proceed to any of the eligible Goldilocks stores
listed below and ask the attending manager for a registration form.
Eligible Locations include:
Farmers 2 New, Gatchalian Paranaque,
Grandmall, Marikina Concepcion, Market! Market!, SM Clark, SM Fairview, SM
Marilao, SM Megamall, SM. Sta Cruz Laguna, Sm Sta Mesa, 11th Avenue,
I Mall Canlubang, and SM Dasmarinas
Gift your kids a summer to that they will
always remember with Goldilocks’ Junior Crew Program! For more information, you
may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the
Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at
www.goldilocks.com.ph
Some of the ETON International School students and parents with its Founder and President Jaqueline Marzan-Tolentino
I would like to share you my top 2 favorite quotes about "Education."
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
---Malcolm X
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."---Martin Luther King, Jr.
You see, if you were a parent or a guardian, how would you choose the perfect school for you kids that you know and feel would nurture your child's intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social capabilities?
Some of the factors that we consider in choosing the best school for us and our kids, are:
Accessibility
Ambiance
Value for money/ Budget-wise
Your child's feedback (do not forget this one!)
Teachers
Educational System
Security and protection
School's Background and reputation
The above mentioned factors are only some of the things that I take into consideration when choosing my child's school or shall I say, "second" home since they be be honed and grow up with the school, its teachers and classmates for almost two decades. If you still wanted to add more, feel-free to comment and discuss it here on the comment section my dear amazing readers...
Having these guidelines in mind, as a responsible parent to another, let me help you in making up your mind and conclude to your final decision for your child's future. Hope this blog/article of mine would somehow help you and clarify things concerning you child's education.
Location: Eton International School, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila
Phone: 0917 631 4547
Why am I talking about this? It's because, I feel so excited to share to all of you my recent experience touring and knowing more about ETON International School . I was one of the privileged moms/parents that was invited just recently to pay a visit and tour the ETON International School CCP campus which is surprisingly, located just near Folk Arts Theater and Coconut Palace.
ETON International School Founder and President Ms. Jaqueline Marzan-Tolentino
We were warmly welcomed by ETON's Founder and President Ms. Jaqueline Marzan-Tolentino who was so gracious and respectable... here's a video of her speach during our visit...
While we were waiting for the program to start, I was surprised to see child star and tv personality Ryzza Mae Dizon together with her mommy Rizza sitting next to our table in one corner. They were so nice to have their picture taken.
Ryzza Mae Dizon with mom Rizza
Ryzza gave her part of speech and shared us how happy and proud she is being one of ETON International School valued students.
This is Ryzza's whole speech:
As part of the program, some proud and satisfied parents and students also shared their part of the story having ETON International School as part of their lives and choosing it as their "second" home as well. I can imagine how proud these parents are every time their kids excel or achieve something and gained something from studying in their beloved school.
This parent couldn't be happier of his kids' achievements in ETON International School. They grew up to be so smart and good-natured
Her kids had found the best school for them, she is married to a Filipino and working in a salvation army, they are so glad to finally found the school that would fit them best
Her family came from China, but when they migrated here, ETON International School had been their "home" away from home
Please watch this video containing their speeches and some students had also showcased their musical talents,,,
Once you enter the ETON International School CCP Complex, you would see this desk
Sample of the girl's uniform
Girl's P.E. Unifirm
Another surprise and awesome treat or shall I say,,, trip for all of us who attended the said event!
We were treated to a yacht cruise in the Manila Bay !!!
We were welcomed aboard by the amusing Filipino band using ethnical and instruments. Very Pinoy, very welcoming and hospitable!
This was the yacht we used
Some of the ETON International School students, teachers and parents who had taken the cruise with us. This was an awesome view from the roof deck. Look, great shot of the yacht, the view of the city and Manila Bay huh?!
View from the yacht: Captured the side of the ETON International School located just near the Manila Bay's breakwater, isn't it amazing?!
Had my picture taken, of course! :))
Group picture with some of the fab mommy bloggers
Me with mommy bloggers/friends Michelle Estranero and Mommy Myrna Roman
Manila Bay Sunset
Another best thing being near the Manila Bay area is, having the chance to see and experience the best sunset!!! Look! I consider this a perk that no other school in Metro Manila couldn't offer. :))
Thank you ETON International School for having us and hope that you would be able to hone and nurture more kids and students that will make up a brighter future and better world for all of us!
Eton International School Rises by the World’s Best Sunset
SITTING at the heart of Manila and right at the country’s cradle of arts and culture, the Eton International School rises as the first world-class learning institution inside the prestigious grounds of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Eton International School-CCP stands proudly amongst landmark structures—the Folk Arts Theatre in its north, the Coconut Palace on the east and bordered in the south by the Manila Bay, world-renowned for its spectacular sunrise and glorious sunsets.
“ETON is the school of the future where learning happens beyond the four walls of the classrooms. It is a place where kids will feel safe to learn, grow and multiply their talents exponentially,” said Ms. Jacqueline Marzan-Tolentino, Eton International School Directress.
ETON has created three pioneering programs—the Center for the Talented and Gifted for the pre-schoolers; Center for Leadership and Performing Arts for grade school and Center for Technology and Innovation for high school.
“What sets ETON apart is how we nurture the leadership potential in each child. Our mantra is every child is a leader and every child can be a hero waiting to be unleashed. We take time out to know about the child’s strength and weaknesses so that we can match our teaching style to our students’ learning style. This allows the students to learn, faster, better and higher. Eton International family culture allows students to grow and create better relationships in their family and community. It only takes love to break all barriers in the mind, heart and soul. With our multiple local and international programs, each child is given the chance to find his gifts, strengthen their resiliency and build their confidence,” Tolentino adds.
THE ETON EDUCATION
Tolentino further explained that the Eton school philosophy is that “Every child is born with Royal Dignity.”
“We believe the gifts and calling of each child is irrevocable. A child’s worth is built in. It is our mission to open their mind to possibilities, strengthen their competency and skills and inculcate values that will set them for life,” she adds.
Eton’s motto is Artes (Heart), Scientia (Mind) and Intelligentia(Will or Spirit).
“Every child is nurtured to inspire, to innovate and to lead a life in honor of God and service to humanity. Every Etonian leads with humility, courage and heart,” Tolentino said.
Eton prides itself of its small class size that allows them to focus on the development of each child’s multiple intelligence especially in the crucial foundation years. Tolentino describes this as strengthening their roots to allow the children to be resilient as they grow and bloom and ready to conquer the world.
* LEADERSHIP PROGRAM-Eton provides learning adventures that are life changing. The students are taught to focus on developing their faith in God, self, family and others through self mastery, experiential mastery and life mastery here in the Philippines and abroad.
* LANGUAGE PROGRAM- Eton nurtures the gift not just of one language but three—English, Filipino and Mandarin. The students may also have an elective in French and other languages. – I SPEAK
* EARTH SAVERS PROGRAM - Eton leads the community to take care of the environment through our ECO Savers Program. - I CARE
* ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM – Eton promotes Philippine arts and culture from visual arts to performing arts through various exhibitions and cultural activities. - I CREATE
* DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACCELERATION PROGRAM – Eton provides multiple ways to Iearnfrom modular program to hands-on learning .- I LEARN
* ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM - Eton believes in teaching financial and wealth program at an early age through our various business start-up cases. I BUILD
* RECREATION AND CELEBRATION PROGRAM – Eton promotes local and international sports and wellness program - I EXPLORE
* STEM PROGRAM- Eton’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program has given the Eton students a remarkable edge in this space. “Our global affiliations range from TOFEL to Lego Robotics to International Learning Styles AndMultiple Intelligence. Our program is used in UK, Asia and US,” Tolentino proudly said. – I SOLVE
* HOLISTIC PROGRAM- Eton sets three goals in every school year for students to learn and grow with from subject goals. These could be in arts, language, geography, history, ICT, language, math, music, PE, Science, society and technology); Personal goals ( enquiry resilience morality communication thoughtfulness cooperation respect and adaptability):& Internationalization goals ( local and international collaboration and cooperation.) Students are exposed to different opportunities to grow with their counterparts worldwide through international competition and fieldwork. – I PRAY
* INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAM –Eton has international curriculum linkages that allow our students to easily be accepted abroad. - I CONNECT
* PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM – Eton has confidence building program that allows students to know their strengths and develop their talents at a faster rate through learning styles multiple intelligence and other personality development programs. - I LOVE
DEVELOPING 22nd CENTURY LEADERS
The mission of Eton International School, Tolentino explained, is to help develop leaders for the 21st century.
“These are leaders who are creative, critical, caring, compassionate, communicative, collaborative, confident, country loving and cross cultural,” she says. “We refer to these as the care values embedded in each child.”
“He dreams big by taking small steps. A small act of courage to press on towards his dream to lead his generation to a better life. It starts by creating multiple positive adventures in their early years, establishing their strengths in their foundation years thru multiple engagements and lastly enhancing their multiple Intelligence in their high school years. Specialization happens in their senior year that will give them a head start in life, Tolentino shared.
ETON GRADUATES MAKING MILESTONES GLOBALLY
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the saying goes.
ETON International School is proud not just of the achievements of current students but, most especially, their graduates.
Here are some of the Eton alumni who have made the school proud:
• Liviana Navarro, who was a consistent gold medalist at Eton from preschool to grade school has so far amassed five gold medals as world champion in performing arts in the United States, where she is based as a respected theater performer and singer.
• Ylay Gosiaco, who was also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is now a scholar at the prestigious Harvard Medical School
• Nezza Rafain, also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is a recipient of eight scholarship grants abroad, was accelerated twice and was an International Benchmark Test Topnotcher in English, Math and Science in Australia. She is currently a medical student.
• Carlos Alfonso, made Eton and the whole country proud by winning the championship in the International Robotics Olympiad in China.
• Valerie Villuan, a consistent gold medal awardee in Eton, graduated with the highest honor of summa cum laude at the Florida Atlantic University in the United States.
• Jaira Velsaco, is a member of Eton Robotics Team wereshe competed in various local robotics competitions. She was accelerated to Grade 12 at Crescent Heights High School, Calgary, Alberta Canada.
• David Benjamin Fugnit, a consistent honor student and known to be a good leader during his stay in Eton. After graduating in senior high school, he has been granted a scholarship for his college education at Hult University, San Francisco, USA.
• Aaron Daniel Fugnit, has obtained the highest score in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Junior. Herepresented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia. He won was a Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. He is Currently Grade 11 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
• Kristen Claudine Agbuya, represented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia where she received a Technical Award in Robot in Movie Category and Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. She is Currently Grade 12 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
• Asuka Shigemura, has been a Champion, DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2017 - Creative Category with judges from Singapore, Thailand and Philippines.
He was granted a slot as the Philippine official delegate to Google Australia Robotics Challenge in Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
• Darren Lyndon Espanto, he is the first runner up of the voice kids philippines season 1. He also receives various awards like Promising Male Performer, 46th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards, Most Outstanding Teen Artist of the Year - 8th EdukCircle Awards Multiple nominations and won Male Pop Artist of the Year at 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music.
• Beanca Marie Binene, sought out actress, host, endorser and has obtained the highest score in NCAE Manila with 99+, 95 and 99+ rating.
“The achievements of our current students and our alumni inspire us to provide world-class education to Eton students. If we want our children to be future-ready and globally competitive, we are certain that an Eton education could prepare them for that,” Tolentino said.
Aside from the newly-inaugurated ETON International School-CCP, ETON has another branch near Rockwell located at 6075 Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City which caters to students from the south of the metropolis.
Another is Eton Global Institute that caters senior high school, collegiate, professionals, for culinary and hospitality programs located at 1633 Makiling St, Sampaloc, Manila near the Chinese General Hospital.
“We are very proud of the kind of leaders Eton has nurtured for the past 15 years. The unique brand of Eton education has allowed our students to conquer the world. We dream of bringing Eton Education to as many cities in the country and partner with the best and brightest in the world,” Tolentino adds.
For more information on Eton International School, visit their website, www.eton.edu.ph or their social media accounts: (Facebook, IG, Twitter)
