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Had a pleasure to attend the sweet summer fashion show at Shangri-La. The fashion show featured the season's most refreshing and stylish looks marked as Shangri-La Plaza's Sweet Summer Fashion show. The mall's top kids and teens brands presented a delectable array of summer wear.

Participating brands for the kid's Sweet Surprise Show were Arena, Barbie, Gap Kids, Gingersnaps, Guess Kids, Justice, Kidsports, Mothercare, Ogalala, Old Navy, Osh Kosh B'Gosh, Peppermint, PJ's Sleepwear, Pois Belly & Kids, Rustan's Department Store and Twilo.

"The Sweet Summer Fashion Show is the Shang's way to let young fashionistas in on the hottest trends this season. We're proud to present such a varied and fashion forward array of looks for both kids and teens, from the must-have collections of our participating brands," says Shangri-La Plaza Executive Vice President and General Manager Lala Fojas.

Follow Shang on Instagram @shangrilaplazaofficial to know more of their latest news.

Mother's day is not yet over as Lazada Philippines – the country’s one-stop shopping destination has prepared something for the moms out there happening this May 26 until June 4 via www.lazada.com.ph/mom-loves

Mom Loves is a shopping event designed for every mothers out there. Whether you are social media savvy, on-the-go, urban lifestylista, or even the stay-at-home type of mom, Mom Loves has something in-store for every mom. From exciting flash sales coming from top brands, to hot discounts and exciting games, Mom Loves is packed with all the coolest deals that every mom could get to nurture her family.

Lazada carefully took into consideration a couple of fun mom facts into designing this year’s mom-focused shopping event:

60% of mothers visit social media sites such as Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram

Mothers in emerging markets such as the Philippines consider a variety of other product information beyond quality, price, and convenience, such as branding and packaging;

8 out of 10 moms would buy frequently but of lesser basket size due to the management of cash flow;

Top items bought by moms in Lazada would be the following:

Learning Toys

Home Appliances

Home and Living Items

Fashion

Health and Beauty

Lazada(www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

A decade ago, the most common place where people flocked to satisfy their thirst for audio visual content was in front of the television set. The more channels one had, the more freedom there was to choose what you can watch. Thus, the content was also limited by the number of channels available. But since YouTube’s launch ten years ago, Filipinos’ watching behavior has changed, even as watchable content has become immensely diverse. We are living in the golden age of online content with the amount of variety that’s become available to us everyday, with more than 300 hours of videos uploaded to YouTube every minute.

Now at YouTube’s 10th birthday, we look back on how Filipinos have consumed videos over the past decade, and what types of content have become our most memorable videos.

In the Philippines, content ranging from groundbreaking music videos to short viral videos that made people laugh and tugged at their heartstrings have become memorable, if not iconic. In a country like ours influenced by the Western culture, who would have thought that K-Pop would become so popular with Psy’s Gangnam Style leading the trend? This became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views and has been the most-watched video globally since its upload in 2012. I Got A Boy, a hit from another K-Pop sensation, Girls’ Generation, won Video of the Year at the YouTube Music Awards in 2013 and is another one of the more memorable YouTube videos in the Philippines, even if most Filipinos can’t even speak the language.

Filipino content creators won’t be left behind, though, as they produced videos that captured the local viewers’ fancy. Abra’s tongue-in-cheek music video Gayuma and the equally hilarious, though slightly cringeworthy amateur rap video Dota o Ako both went viral the first few weeks they were uploaded in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Apart from witty rap songs, Filipinos have been drawn to love songs like Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat by heartthrob singer and actor Daniel Padilla and Ikaw by Yeng Constantino. Ikaw is not just another love song, but a video peppered with candid shots of Yeng and her fiancé—an authentic romance that Filipinos were drawn to. For Filipinos, authenticity is really important in a world with massive variety of content.

Children are often the stars of the memorable videos we watched, such as in ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID for 2014 Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo, performed by The Voice Kids Top 4. Another iconic video, commonly referred to as just ‘Charlie bit my finger’ or ‘Charlie bit me’, Charlie bit my finger - again! captured our hearts in 2007 with the young duo’s adorable brotherly antics. While not starred by kids, Disney’s Frozen soundtrack Let It Go has become one of the most loved videos by Filipinos, young and old. Its sing-along version is considered one of the most memorable videos on YouTube, which is not surprising considering that it has also become one of the most globally recorded Disney songs.

Apart from entertainment, meaningful content are also noteworthy and unforgettable for Filipinos. At a time when more and more women are rising to lead in businesses, Pantene Philippines’ Labels Against Women commercial inspired international discussion for its message against double standards in the workplace. The video empowered women with the taglines ”Don’t let labels hold you back” and “Be strong and shine”. Who can forget the impact this video generated with powerful women including Sheryl Sandberg praising the Pantene ad.

The past ten years have shown a diverse set of our most memorable videos, which reflects the massive variety of content that’s available to us. They also show the richness of the Filipino choices when it comes to media consumption.

In the next ten years, we hope to see more content creators get even more creative and produce a lot of content as more Filipinos go online. If the last decade was any indication, we’ll witness another evolution in how Filipinos consume videos, from desktops to smartphones, while we continue to clamor for more of what we love -- funny, entertaining, authentic, meaningful, and heartwarming videos, from foreign hits to local sensations.

“World-class” has become a buzzword in today’s increasingly globalized economy. In a market that welcomes the influx of products from everywhere, only those with truly special offerings survive. Via Venetto is one such brand.

Founded in 1973, exporting to the United States of America, France and Singapore, Via Venetto is a company that draws upon a cherished shoemaking tradition in the Philippines – one carried on by families in the neighborhoods of Marikina and Liliw, even as cheap, low-quality shoes are being mass produced by the thousands in China and other Asian countries.

Amid the threat of growing competition, the people behind Via Venetto were unafraid to ask themselves: “How do we keep our shoes world-class?” The answer, it appears, lay in sticking to what the company has championed over the years: a strong commitment to quality, handcrafted craftsmanship, and solid support and appreciation of the highly skilled Filipino artisan.

A trusted brand

Since its foray into the shoe business in 1973, Via Venetto has enjoyed a strong following among women of style, with its collection of shoes that are touted to be at par with the world’s finest. Not surprisingly, the brand has earned an iconic status in the Philippine shoe industry.

“Our clients have grown old with us, and it’s a matter of pride for us. We enjoy the trust of many lolas, moms and titas, and we are thankful for that,” reveals Ms. Ging Pajaro, President of Via Venetto. Ging shares that the brand’s designs also cater to teens, women aged 25 to 35, young executives, upward mobile young professionals and the daughters, pamangkins, and apos of their patrons of many, many years.

Via Venetto has since launched new shoe collections that are set to catch the eye of the younger set. Now gracing their racks at Greenbelt, Glorietta, Ayala Town Center, SM Megamall, and Trinoma are ballerina flats and loafers in a variety of shades, as well as platforms, classic pumps, sandals, slingbacks, wedges, and mules with trendy woven, in glittery leathers, snakeskin, patent and new fashion finishes.

While they now sport a contemporary look, somehow the shoes still embody Via Venetto’s distinct aesthetic: made of fine Italian and European leathers, classy, and durable. After all, behind each pair is the brand’s 40 year-tradition of shoemaking.

Fatto a Mano

Via Venetto takes pride in a 39-step process of shoemaking by hand (or in Italian, fatto a mano), a practice inspired by some of the world’s most renowned brands and perfected by the company for over four decades.

Crafting shoes at the Via Venetto factory in Marikina begins with the conceptualization of a shoe design, as well as its translation into a working pattern. This is followed by the cutting, preparation, and closing of the upper, during which the leather is cut by hand or a machine, folded, and sewn together.

The shoemaker will then prepare the counter, outsole, insole, heel, and toplift, which are skived (cut into thin layers), buffed (smoothed), pressed, cemented, and nailed, before they are placed inside shoe lasts or wooden molds. After the lasting comes the attachment of the sole and heel.

Finally, the shoes undergo buffing, painting, polishing and cleaning, to the shoe tree for quality control, and are placed in boxes for distribution to stores, where they are sure to be ogled, touched and tried on by enthusiastic customers.

World-class

In the face of the tougher competition brought by the onslaught of cheaper, imported shoes and knock-offs, Ging and the rest of the people behind Via Venetto are unperturbed.

“At Via Venetto, we have always stayed true to our cherished tradition of superior craftsmanship and our use of only the world’s finest leathers to make high-quality shoes. Hindi pwede ang pwede na (We do not suffice with make-do). It is this tradition which earned us a loyal patronage through the years, and which will enable us to keep our leadership and special place in the hearts of our clients and in Philippine shoe market,” Ging explained.

With a solid handcrafted shoemaking tradition, a devoted – and growing – following, and an innovative vision for the brand, Via Venetto is truly set to conquer greater heights, one step (of a superbly-crafted shoe) at a time.

It's been years since I last visited SM Fairview and I had a chance to visit again last week and was amazed with the new renovation of SM Fairview Foodcourt. We can now enjoy and renew our dining experience at SM Fairview Foodcourt giving it a fresh new look and new food offerings.

The new SM Fairview Foodcourt now has a wide, open dining layout with colorful seating that gives an airy, bustling, cheerful and inviting ambiance as you walk through an entire stretch of food outlets to choose from.

The food is served fast and fresh and you can up an appetite as you watch your food being prepared through the open kithen designs embraces by some of the food outlets.

My family is a fan of SM Foodcourt. Especially if we can't decide what and where to eat. Foodcourt is our answer. Hehe! :D With the diverse offerings and different cravings, we always head to SM Foodcourt to satisfy our tummies.

SM Foodcourt now offers countless of choices with the widest selections of cuisines around the world while the Filipino fares give customers a chance to experience regional delicacies all in one place.

Feast your eyes with these pictures to know what I am talking about! Let me warn you first: YOU WILL DROOL!!!! :D

Did it whet your appetite? Mine did! And can't wait to go back to SM Foodcourt for some foodtrip with my family!

So, if you're from the Fairview area and you are looking for a fast, hot filling meal, head over to the new Foodcourt at SM Fairview and enjoy bonding moments over good food with family and friends.

Thank you SM Fairview for having me congratulations on the new renovation!

The human body loses at least 2.5 litres of body fluids even without having any strenuous activity or any kind of physical training. We lose this much even on a quiet day at work or at school. Because the body doesn’t stop its bodily functions to keep us going and these body fluids are very important in maintaining proper circulation of the nutrients needed by every part of the body and also in keeping it from overheating.

While physical stress has always been attributed to lost body fluids, mental and emotional stress could also contribute to dehydration. Exposure to hot weather also makes the body perspire greater amounts of fluids just to keep our bodies cool. One might think that we are just losing water from dehydration, but along with these are the minerals and electrolytes that our body needs. Every time we lose these fluids is the time when we should rethink about what we drink.

There are many options out there in the market, but nothing comes close to Pocari Sweat’s safe and trusted formulation. From one of Japan’s most trusted pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies and currently the Philippines’ number one Japanese pharmaceutical company, Otsuka (Philippines) Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OPPI) has brought Pocari Sweat in the country to bring wellness that doesn’t only make you get better, but also keep you to be better.

Unlike other electrolyte drinks available in market, Pocari Sweat is still much safer to drink. “It does not contain artificial colouring, preservatives, caffeine and is non-carbonated,” said Janeth M. Leus, OPPI Asst. Brand Manager. “Though the acidity level has been an issue to isotonic drinks which has an erosive effect on the dental enamel, with Pocari Sweat containing vitamin C and other acidic ingredients, its ingredients such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium turn alkaline once metabolized by the body,” Ms. Leus expounds. “Since the volume of these alkaline-forming ingredients contained in Pocari Sweat is greater than the acidic ones, it is classified as an alkaline-promoting beverage.”

There is no particular limit on the amount of Pocari Sweat one can drink, provided that your body is in good condition. To anyone doing their usual work out, training, or other physically strenuous activity, it is best to gauge how much fluid they lost and replace it in small amount of intakes. “But for people who have medical conditions such as diabetes or gastritis, or they are in a sugar or salt-restricted diet due to obesity or high blood pressure, consider your daily limits when drinking Pocari Sweat, because it contains salt and sugar,” Ms. Leus explains. “It is still best to consult your dietician or doctor on when is the best time to drink Pocari Sweat.”

Pocari Sweat right now is seen as another sports drinks that benefits athletes in their hydration needs, but OPPI sees this opportunity to widened its reach and not be limited to just the sports market. “Being far healthier and safer to drink compare to other electrolyte drinks, we see Pocari Sweat, years from now as the #1 Health Hydration Drink here in the Philippines,” Ms. Leus said.” Our formulation is safe to drink everyday even by an ordinary individual who does not have that much physical and strenuous activity to deal with. And yet the need for replenishing body ions is still needed with the right drink.”

“Pocari Sweat provides all the daily hydration needs in a healthy way,” Ms. Leus adds. “And it starts by rethinking your drink.”

Pocari Sweat comes in 330 ml. can, 350 ml. PET bottle, 500 ml. and two-liter PET bottle. Pocari Sweat is available in major chain drugstores, supermarkets and convenience stores. For more information on Pocari Sweat visit www.otsuka.com.ph.

Just in time for school! Kilometric study notes, endless reviews for school exams, take-home school tasks. For all these seemingly daunting school work you will face, you need the perfect partner to accomplish them.

Global tech titan Acer lets you pull it off this school year with Aspire Switch 12. This intuitive and immersive 5-in-1 device is everything a diligent student can totally wish for: can be used as a laptop, tablet with keyboard or not, or even as a desktop PC through its 5 modes—notebook, pad, display, tent and desktop—that answer any discriminating student’s school needs.

The big, 12.5-inch display screen, protected against accidental bumps and scratches by Corning® Gorilla® Glass keeps up with the always-active student lifestyle. Do your research with ease with its full HD display that lets you see everything as clear as a whistle regardless of angle or extreme lighting condition. The touch-screen display has anti-fingerprint capabilities to prevent those unappealing smudges from splotching the screen.

But Acer doesn’t stop by just offering an absolutely stunning digital device. From May 25 to June 30, 2015, buyers of an Aspire Switch 12 will get an Instax Mini 8 camera absolutely free. This is ideal for students who take interest in pursuing basic photography while doing school work and store their creative visual work using their Aspire Switch 12.

To get the free Instax Mini 8 camera, just buy the Aspire Switch 12 at any participating store, accomplish and submit the Promo Claim form together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of laptop box serial number and two (2) valid ID cards. For those who will claim via email, submit a clear scanned copy of the same documentary requirements to aphi.promos@acer.com and Acer Philippines will send the Instax Mini 8 to the address on the Promo Claim form free of charge.

Students, take heed. Acer Philippines knows you need the perfect school buddy that you can count on to help you get those grades you aspire for, and Aspire Switch 12 is the one.

For more about the exciting Acer Aspire Switch 12 and other 2-in-1 devices, visit the Acer Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AcerPH), follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils), or go to www.acer.com.ph.

With the technology nowadays, it is not surprising to see a child as early as 1 year old holding a tab or cellphone to watch and play. If you go to the mall or any restaurants, you will find kids playing with their parents tab or watching cartoons so parents can eat peacefully and quietly. I sometimes ask Sofi to play with her tab or let her watch (with our supervision, of course) so I can finish my house chores while her daddy is at work (and so she can stop disturbing me for awhile).

And by this, gadgets have turned into toys. Though it holds true that gadget play can teach children in many ways, it is through active sensory play when all their five senses are awakened to discover and learn the world around them.

I know it's easier to give in and just let our kids play with our gadgets. Some kids can even cry their hearts out when we tell them to stop and take away their "favorite toy". I've witnessed some parents give in to stress of kids tantrums. While some parents don't let their kids play outside because of worry like getting dirty, hurting themselves, being bullied by other kids (?), etc., we didn't think that by playing gadgets, aside from the bad effects it can bring to their eyes, they become lazy too. We're not teaching them to be independent. We are guilty of letting our kids be trap in the digital age.

That's why I'm happy to share with you that I fully support Johnson's latest campaign #PlayforReal. It will be an eyeopener for us parents. We can still find awesome ways to let our kids be kids and enjoy living outside the "gadget box".

Sofi and I were invited to attend the media launch of Johnson's campaign #PlayforReal held at North Greenhills Clubhouse where kids had a gadget-free play and enjoyed playing outdoor games, planted some plants and experimented with some colors and paints.

And of course, thanks to Johnson's products, playtime can go on for longer.

Apart from fostering the bond between parent and child, it is during active play when all five senses of the child are awake, making him/her more receptive to learning the world around him/her.

While we let our kids play outside, Johnson's gathered experts and moms to a group discussion on how important it is for kids to play for real.

According to Fiona Sandoval, a licensed clinical psychologist and play therapist, a child reaps the maximum benefits of active play when his/her senses are enhanced and maximized in these activities.

Meanwhile, Monica Javier, a teacher who has worked with preschool children for more than ten years adds that active sensory play help children prepare for bigger things ahead. And that play can actually teach and help children expand their knowledge about themselves, allows communication with others, develop new competencies that may prepare them for challenges of the bigger environment.

We should know that by running, jumping, crawling or any form of movements can help our kids develop gross motor skills. Pretend play in these areas encourages communication among them.

One of Sofi's wishes is to be inside a bubble. I waaaant too!!!

Indeed, playtime can mean so much more. Sofi really had fun playing outside. She told me so herself. So from now on, I will let her #PlayforReal. Will be looking for ways to bring her outside to play.

To learn more about how you can do sensory play at home or in your school, visit https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonsBabyPhilippines.

Thank you for opening my eyes, Johnsons! Thank you for having us! It was an afternoon well spent. :)

Operation Smile, a global children’s charity organization, is mounting a five-site medical mission in the Philippines to provide free reconstructive surgery to 750 indigent Filipinos with cleft lip and cleft palate over a period of nine days, commencing on the country’s independence day on June 12 up to the 20th.

In a joint statement, Operation Smile, Inc. co-founder and president Kathleen Magee and Operation Smile Philippines president Wigbert Funtanilla said multinational teams of cleft care professionals will hold simultaneous surgeries at the Ricardo Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in Bacolor, Pampanga; Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila; Adventist Hospital in Cebu City; Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital in Bacolod City; and Brokenshire Hospital in Davao City.

Oral cleft is one of the country’s leading congenital defects, afflicting one in every 500 newborns or a total of 5,000 Filipinos every year. Of the estimated 140,000 born with the defect between 1982 and 2014, around 100,000 are still awaiting surgery.

The highly debilitating deformity disfigures the afflicted and impairs their normal speech. If they are not treated early, they are likely to lose their self-worth and become recluses and outcasts.

Operation Smile aims to attend to and eventually eradicate the backlog of cleft cases in the Philippines and ensure that new ones receive treatment before they turn one year old.

“Local resources alone will not suffice to achieve this tall goal at the moment so we are tapping the Operation Smile international network, via this annual mega mission, to augment our effort,” Funtanilla said.

“We have committed to help in any way we can,” Magee said. “We owe it to the Filipino people, whose ‘bayanihan’ spirit inspired us to grow Operation Smile into the global movement that it is today, mobilizing volunteers of different nationalities to treat cleft children of all colors and creeds – this is our gift and tribute to them.”

Magee, a nurse and clinical social worker, said she and husband, Dr. William, a plastic surgeon, established Operation Smile in 1982 following a medical mission in Naga City where they first saw the gravity of the cleft problem and the willingness of ordinary folks to help.

“We came to treat 40 children and saw ten times that number waiting for us at the hospital; we had to turn back hundreds but promised them that we would return,” Magee recalled, adding that what sustained their enthusiasm during the mission and after were the people they don’t even know who dropped by the mission site to bring food and made themselves useful.

Operation Smile has been coming back to the Philippines every year since and, in 1989, helped set up Operation Smile Philippines so that quality cleft care can be delivered to indigent Filipinos year-round.

The advocacy has spread across five continents. Operation Smile now has a corps of 5,400 highly trained, experienced and credentialed medical and non-medical volunteers from 80 countries doing missions in over 60 countries; an Operation Smile foundation similar to Operation Smile Philippines exists in 42 of those countries.

An Operation Smile mission team usually comprises of plastic surgeons, anaesthesiologists, pediatric intensivists, paediatricians, dentists, nurses, speech pathologists, child life specialists, biomedical technicians, medical records specialists and patient imaging technicians. All are volunteers who take a leave of absence from their employment or private practice for more than a week to do pro-bono work.

The missions are mainly funded by private corporate donations.

It's that time of the year again for another Bloggers United installment! Woooot!!! Are you ready to shop till you drop? I can't believe we're on our 9th already!

Bloggers United is one of the biggest gatherings of Fashion and Beauty Bloggers in the Philippines and you can shop their closets and bond with them from 10am until 9pm! Mark your calendars and get ready to Live More on a full-day of activities, games, shopping, and meet-and-greet as we partner with the #1 telecommunications company in the Philippines, Smart Communications.

As a community of writers and readers, we are supporting DiksyonaryoAtbp Inc. as our charity partner this installment. We are all for education and this is our way of raising social awareness and social responsibility. This non-profit organization's mission is to bring dictionaries to every remote public elementary school and indigenous community nationwide, raising literacy one child at a time.

Now here's the good news! I'll be giving away free entrance tickets for you and your shopping buddy! 5 PAIRS of tickets will be up for grabs!

Here's the easy peasy mechanics:

1. Visit and Like my Facebook Fanpage HERE.

2. LIKE and SHARE the pin photo and caption this: "I want to go shopping at Bloggers United 9 on June 6 at White Space". #BU9xSMART

3. Tag your shopping buddy

4. Once done, please comment "joined" on the pin photo

That's it! Make sure your post is in public. Closing date will be tomorrow, June 5 at 11:45PM. :)

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Tickets will also be available at P100 on the event date, or catch the many free passes contests from Bloggers United accounts, the BU Bloggers, and our event sponsors. See you there!

Every day marks new adventures, new experiences and new milestones for babies, and as much as possible, moms would like to record and preserve every moment in a special way. This is especially true for celebrity mom and Pampers brand ambassador Andi Manzano.

“Having an online scrapbook of baby’s precious milestones can really make a difference in every mom’s life,” Andi shared. “It is like Facebook meant for our babies!”

To help moms easily cherish and treasure baby’s many firsts in life, the world’s no.1 diaper brand recently introduced a fun and exciting online app FirstBook. The app allows moms to share photos and videos of baby’s first achievements in just a snap!

During the launch of FirstBook, the ever beautiful Andi expressed her excitement and some worries about embracing motherhood. “I can’t wait to see her and touch her for the first time, yet I’m also a bit nervous,” she said. “For now, I’m just really praying for a safe and easy delivery.”

The stars aligned and Andi, together with her hubby GP, welcomed a beautiful and healthy baby girl named Pilar Olivia. "There are no words that can describe that moment when they hand you your baby and you hold her for the very first time," she said in a social media post.

From the first sight of baby Pilar Olivia to her first touch to her first cry, Andi’s FirstBook posts now include her little girl’s first long nap, their first photo shoot together, her first car ride, and many more precious moments. After posting baby’s 12 first milestones in FirstBook, Andi can already publish her very own FirstMovie, a personalized video of baby Pilar Olivia’s firsts.

The launch of FirstBook also coincided with the unveiling of Pampers’ best and driest diaper in 10 years, the all-new Pampers Baby Dry. This new diaper provides up to 12 hours of superior overnight dryness, through a new core technology that features a Soft Touch-Dry Layer, which quickly absorbs wetness to keep it away from baby’s skin, and Magic Gel, which helps absorb and lock in up to 7 wettings, from night until morning.

With the innovations of the Pampers Baby Dry, it is now easier for mommies to ensure their precious ones a night of complete sleep – a process that helps babies greet the next day with happier hearts, healthier bodies, stronger minds and many firsts in life.

“With these newest surprises from Pampers – Firstbook and Pampers Baby Dry – we can greet each morning with smiles on our faces and gladly celebrate our journey of firsts with our precious ones,” shared Andi.

Greenwich, the Philippines’ favorite Pizza and Pasta chain, opens its doors to welcome you to its newest store in Kanlaon Quezon City. With an interior reminiscent of a familiar and homey feel through the use of wood and brick elements, barkadas will instantly feel being in an authentic pizzeria.

Greenwich Pizzeria: With an interior reminiscent of a familiar and homey feel through the use of wood and brick elements, barkadas will instantly feel being in an authentic pizza place.

Greenwich Kanlaon Quezon City opens its doors with its top executives: (L-R) Albert Cuadrante (General Manager), Pam Reyes (Marketing Director), Inocencio Huyong Jr. (JFC VP and Country Real Estate Head,), and Rose Aquino (Regional Business Unit Head for Metro Manila)

With an interior reminiscent of a familiar and homey feel through the use of wood and brick elements, barkadas will instantly feel being in an authentic pizzeria.

This young, modern, mid-century industrial neighborhood pizzeria look that Greenwich is taking on will attract both loyal Greenwich lovers and curious foodies alike, to be a part of the barkada and savor in the goodness that is truly world-class.

I personally loved the quotable quotes on their wall.

The 2nd floor of the Kanlaon branch is perfect for small gatherings and barkada hang-out. Throw in the Greenwich pizza and pasta, you'll definitely have a good time.

One of my fave "hugot line" at Greenwich, Kanlaon. Haha! :D

Thank you, Greenwich Kanlaon branch for having me! Congratulations on the opening and new design. We will surely expect to see this new look in all Greenwich stores nationwide.

Aaaaahhh Boracay! One of our favorite vacation destination! And with all the establishments that have opened in Boracay, people may wonder, where’s our favorite convenience store? After all, Boracay is a destination that never sleeps, making it the perfect candidate for a 7-Eleven.

Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), country licensee of the world’s leading convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, finally opened its first two stores in Aklan, located in Caticlan Jetty Port and Tourist Center, Station 3.

PSC’s grand opening celebration of its first Boracay store was held on May 29, 2015. PSC will end the year with three stores in Boracay and Aklanons can expect a total of 11 stores to open in the span of 3 years.

“We’re excited to be in Boracay, it is a very promising market that is still growing. We are happy that 7-Eleven is the first international convenience store to open in one of the top tourist destinations in the country,” said Jose Victor Paterno, PSC President and CEO.

PSC started its operations of 7-Eleven in the Philippines in 1982 and it now has 1,372 stores to date. It recently opened its first store in Mindanao at Abreeza Mall last May 8, 2015.

Locals and tourists will now be able to enjoy the unique offerings that made the store loved by its patrons. Customers can expect to get a taste of the iconic frozen drink, Slurpee, especially in the midst of the summer heat. Other classics include Gulp drinks, Big Bite hotdog and siopao, as well as new offerings under the 7-Eleven brand such as Fundae ice cream and their newly launched honest-to-goodness coffee, City Blends.

To make the grand opening more exciting, 7-Eleven is launching a special, limited edition offering exclusively for Boracay. Given that the island is one of the country’s top summer destinations, it seemed only appropriate to pay homage with the Slurpee Boracay Tub. For only P159, customers can enjoy 85oz of glorious Slurpee. The tubs come in two cute designs they can choose from.

Bonus: The tubs are made of plastic, which means customers can collect and reuse them. Slurpee sand buckets, anyone?

After the simultaneous expansion in the Boracay and Panay islands, PSC is also looking at potential cities like Bohol and other municipalities in Eastern Visayas to offer the convenience 7-Eleven has always given their customers.

Congratulations, 7-Eleven!!! Looking forward to more store opening soon! More Power!

When it comes to sending some love thru packages to our loved ones, LBC always come to mind. We often heard lines like "If may ipapadala ka, ipa-LBC mo!".

LBC Express, Inc. is now the largest express courier, cargo, and money remittance service company in the Philippines, LBC also provides services to over 20 countries worldwide. For more than 60 years, LBC has been moving lives, businesses and communities for the global Filipino, providing hassle-free delivery via air, land and sea — from cash remittances to payment solutions, from simple parcels and packages to container loads for corporate logistics.

I was fortunate to be invited at the From the LBC to the world with Love event held at Sun Room. It was also the launch of their newest ambassador. LBC Express, Inc., teams up with the Queen of all Media, Kris Aquino, to better help connect overseas Filipinos and their loved ones back home.

Aquino was launched as LBC’s first celebrity brand endorser on May 20, 2015 at the Green Sun in Makati. LBC executives, celebrities, and guests from the media were treated to tailor-made cocktails and Filipino fusion food representing the countries where LBC is present.

“As a brand endorser, I always make sure that the brand I partner with is trustworthy,” Aquino said. “Every time I have a very important package or document I need delivered, I use LBC. I really trust them.”

Javier Mantecon, LBC’s Chief Marketing Officer, added, “We are honored that someone as trusted as Kris Aquino has joined our family as we bridge the lives of Filipinos all over the world. Kris is an obvious choice to be our first brand endorser because she has a global influence just as wide as LBC’s global presence. Kris endorsing the brand means she absolutely trusts LBC. We are honored by her confidence in LBC for all her delivery needs; and this only means that we’re doing our job well.”

The launch event’s title, “From LBC, To The World, With Love,” suits both LBC and Aquino. Since the 1950’s, LBC has established itself as the overseas Filipino’s bridge to their loved ones in the Philippines. To date, the courier service has more than 4,400 branches, partners and agents in over 20 countries. Like LBC, Kris Aquino is a personality trusted by Filipinos across the world.

During the event, Kris Aquino was warmly welcomed by LBC’s global family at The Eye’s 360-degree panoramic screen. Ka-LBCs from as far as Italy, United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America greeted and interacted with LBC’s new brand endorser.

“I was so surprised that even the staff from abroad made an effort to welcome me to the family,” Aquino said. “It’s this sense of family that makes me excited to team up with LBC.”

This sense of Filipino hospitality extends to how the company treats its customers and partners. Customers are attended to with utmost respect, and associates are helpful in explaining the courier’s various offerings like courier and cargo delivery, money remittances and bills payment. LBC’s understanding of the “padama” behind every “padala” has made it the favorite logistics and courier service of over 2.3 million Filipinos around the world.

“We move lives, business, communities,” Mantecon shared. “But most importantly, we move love.”

And oh, one of the highlight that evening was winning this silver edition GoPro Hero 4! Woot!! Thank you, LBC!

With the partnership between LBC and Kris Aquino, more and more Filipinos will feel the “padama” in every “padala” from their relatives abroad, no matter the distance.

Congratulations LBC on the new endorsement and thank you for having me. More Power!!

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. - Plato

We all know that life without music would be flat. Music is the only thing that gets our mind off of everything else. To some of us, music is their escape, their form of expression. It's a medicine of the mind. And of course, we have different kinds of ways how we listen to our music. May it be a speaker, headset, earphones, bluetooth speakers, bluetooth earphones/headset, we want our music to be crisp, clear and with excellent quality. So we always look for brands that can deliver good music yet affordable.

Beyond Innovations Inc., with JBL and the Harman group as its flagship brand in consumer and high-end audio, visual, and infotainment held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening launch last May 30, 2015.

The new store, located at the 3rd floor of the mall, has already been in operation since March 2015 and will now be formally introducing itself to residents of the North area with this launch. In line with the launch, the store will be kicking off the launch weekend this Friday with store-exclusive discounts as well as a raffle for chance to win great prizes.

The JBL / Harman Kardon showroom houses a number of the known Harman brands including JBL, AKG, Harman Kardon, and Infinity among others catering to clients residing within the Fairview area and north of the metro. Its lineup of products, which includes portable and home speakers, soundbars, audio/video receivers, and headphones, is unmatched in terms of sound quality and award-winning design.

Kapuso actress Janine Gutierrez were also spotted at the opening.

It is the latest showroom to open, along with other branches in SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, TriNoma, and Bonifacio High Street. Offering actual hands-on demos of various products and setups, all showrooms provide optimum experience to customers wanting to get the most out of their audio-visual entertainment. Located at the 3rd level of Fairview Terraces, for inquiries you can call the store at 958-5600.

Making their little ones feel special is important to parents. Their precious one’s victories, whether big or small, are more than enough to make them beam with pride. Being named as an honor student, celebrating the first communion, entering kindergarten, or even learning to ride the bike on their own—these occasions are made all the more meaningful when celebrated with the family at a place close to the hearts of generations of kids.

For TV host, former Olympian and mommy of five, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, the moving up of her youngest son, Jaime, from preschool to grade school was a reason to treat the whole family to a Jollibee Kids Party.

Christine Jacob-Sandejas and her son Jaime celebrate his moving up from preschool to grade school with a Jollibee Kids Party.

“There’s always a reason to celebrate milestones; it’s like giving the kids a reward for a job well done,” Christine said. “It makes a child feel special, extraordinary. And it is truly felt when the whole family comes together to celebrate the milestone, no matter how big or small it may be.”

Instead of bringing Jaime’s classmates to the party, Christine decided to invite the kids from an orphanage in Alabang. For their family, celebrations become happier events when they share the love and joy with kids who are in need. “After all, nothing can bring more joy to the kids than Jollibee,” Christine added.

During his graduation party, Jaime was joined by his dad, aunt, uncle, cousins, and his grandma, all of whom are big fans of Jollibee. “We have always loved Jollibee. Eating at Jollibee is like a treat to the whole family. Everyone always goes out happy after a meal at the store,” shared Christine.

TV personality, home baker, and proud mommy Bettina Carlos also believes that a Jollibee Kids Party is a great way to celebrate children’s milestones, including her daughter Gummy’s moving up ceremony where she received a special “Princess Charming” award.

“I’ve always been big on small things. I was never the type who plans celebrations only for big occasions. I like celebrating even the smallest of things – last day of school or good grades,” Bettina said. “I want Gummy to appreciate even the little things in life, that there is a reason to celebrate every day.”

The smile on Gummy’s face during her moving up celebration at Jollibee is something Bettina Carlos would not trade the world for. “Seeing my daughter happy, it’s priceless,” Bettina said.

Aside from celebrating her daughter’s moving up, Bettina also used the opportunity to show her gratitude to the teachers and staff of the preschool. “It really means a lot that we’re having this moving up party because she’s literally moving to the big school. We also want to celebrate the school that took care of her,” she shared.

The hands-on mom added that her daughter has also had birthdays celebrated at Jollibee, and she considers them to be some of the most memorable moments in their life. “She always gets so excited when we throw her a Jollibee Kids Party. It’s heartwarming. Jollibee was one of the first things that got endeared to my daughter so it has a positive feedback on her.”

The two mothers expressed that celebrating milestones is not only for the big events in the life of children, even the smallest milestone is worth celebrating as well.

“Celebrating milestones is something that every child will love and it creates a stronger bond for the family. It can be done anywhere as long as the whole family comes together. “But I chose Jollibee because they make celebrating milestones easy, hassle-free, and affordable. You can never go wrong with Jollibee!“ Christine said.

“Always make it a point to make your children feel that every milestone is celebrated, no matter how small or big the celebration may be. It will show them how to give importance to the milestones in life,” Bettina emphasized.

Make every milestone, big and small, extraordinary by celebrating it with a Jollibee Kids Party. Book a Jollibee Kids Party now by visiting the Jollibee store nearest you or visit the website, www.jollibeeparty.com.

Save the date! We’re sending you on a food trip this Independence Day Weekend!

From flavored flans to artisan sausages to edible cookie dough to carabao chicharon to twisted gelato

flavors to chili-flavored coffee syrups to organic detox juices to chocolate-flavored surprises! And that’s just the tip of the taste buds.

From the organizers of the popular night food market Mercato Centrale comes the BELLYSIMA! Food Festival 2015. It is a launch pad for passionate up-and-coming food entrepreneurs to share their artisanal food creations alongside healthy and organic food products with equally passionate food enthusiasts!

Set your tummies free this June 12 and 13 at the Glorietta 5 Atrium and be one of the lucky 500 participants to taste and evaluate some of the most exciting gourmet, healthy, artisan and organic food creations from over 30 local vendors.

Bring the whole family to enjoy heirloom recipes, regional delicacies, innovative pastries and desserts, experimental dishes, organic and all-natural healthy food alternatives, and more!

Note: Remember to wear adjustable waistbands because you’re going on a revolutionary food trip!

Check out the list of the participants to look out for and let me entice you with their delectable treats:

BACH’S BANGUS DAGUPAN

Frozen bangus, daing na bangus, rellenong

bangus

BLUSH PASTRIES

Cheesecake, Oreo cookies, flavored cupcakes

BRAVO DELI

Baked products

CHOCO LOCCO

Chocolates, cacao, tablea

COCOA MONSTERS

Chocolate and cocoa-related products, including

chocolate-coated dried mangoes

COOKIE STICKS

Cookies in stick form

DELICANE

Fresh sugarcane juices

FRIGGIES

Healthy fruits and vegetable juices

GAVIENS NATIVE CAKES

Traditional Filipino rice cakes

GOOD FOOD

Handcrafted items and organic produce

GORBY BALLS

Graham balls

HEALTHY MONSTERS PH

Salad in a jar

HEALTHY SHOTS MANILA

Detox and cleansing juices

HOMEGROWN ORGANICS

Fresh vegetables, organic kale pesto, atchara

IRRI – PHILIPPINE HEIRLOOM RICE

Heirloom rice varieties from the Cordilleras

JACOB’S PRALINE PEANUT BUTTER

Praline peanut butter

KURIKIPU

Hot and iced brewed coffee, pasta, healthy

juices, brownies

LOKALITEA

Turmeric tea

LOTUS POD PH

Fresh vegetables

MADE BY MAX

Nut butter spreads

MILETTE KAKANIN

Various homemade traditional Filipino rice cakes

and other delicacies

MILEA BEE FARM

Organic honey and other honey-based products

MILKMAN DAIRY BAR

Edible cookie dough and cereal milk

MIO GELATI

Fresh and authentic Italian ice cream

MR. MONTY

Tofu with veggies siomai and various special

sauces like chili and chili garlic in coconut oil

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY

Imported goodies

PIPER’S PAN

Mini cakes

PURE ENERGY

Kalabasa and beet delicacies, beet healthy drinks

PURPLE BUDS

Red velvet crinkles and other baked products

REYSONS FOOD

Dolci bottled coffee jelly

RITZY PINK SHOPPE

Baked chicken embutido, banana cupcakes and

oatmeal cookies

SALATA PH

Salad dressings and sauces, healthy snacks

TOUCH OF ELLEHCAR

Cupcakes

TREATS OF TRIX

Cheesecakes in a jar

WISE EATS FOODS

Artisan sausages, chorizos, vegetable preserves,

salad dressings, etc.

The BELLYSIMA! Food Festival is brought to you by Mercato Centrale in partnership with Glorietta and is co-presented by OurAwesomePlanet.com and Ayala Malls, together with our media partners The Philippine Star, Entrepreneur Magazine, Yummy Magazine, GoNegosyo, WhenInManila.com, Solar Entertainment, 103.5 KLite and Globe My Business.

For more information, you may contact them through any of the following:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mercatocentrale

Email: admin@mercatocentrale.ph

Contact: 0917-8401152

We love to eat. Period. But sometimes having sensitive teeth hinders us from eating something we love like sweets, drinking hot coffee or eating ice cream. For 9 out of 10 Filipinos who suffer from sensitive teeth or pangingilo, “sensitive” is a bit of an understatement to describe the delicate condition of their teeth.

It is characterized by a short, sharp, shooting pain, which many sensitivity/pangingilo sufferers often choose to just endure, the discomfort caused by sensitive teeth may only last for a short period, but the emotional effects of missing out on those precious moments with your loved ones over food and drinks has a far longer impact.

But having sensitive teeth or pangingilo will not stop us from eating what we want. Thanks to Sensodyne! I was fortunate to attend the Sensodyne latest campaign against pangingilo. Sensodyne, the #1 sensitivity toothpaste in the Philippines, and recommended by dentists, affirmed its commitment to create a future where every Filipino is sensitivity-free with the “Say No to Ngilo” advocacy.

Sensitive teeth occurs when the layer of enamel becomes thin and exposes the softer dentine underneath. This soft layer makes up the inner part of the tooth leading to the tooth’s nerve center and triggers the pain you feel.

Other things that can cause sensitive teeth are:

Brushing too hard or using a hard bristled toothbrush

Teeth grinding

Gingivitis (gum disease)

Receding Gums

Last year, GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Sensodyne, the #1 sensitivity toothpaste in the Philippines which is also recommended by dentists, spearheaded the “Say No to Ngilo” advocacy where dentists, consumers and Sensodyne came together to enjoin everyone to heed the call to take action to no longer endure the discomfort of pangingilo.

In 2015, GSK and Sensodyne takes the advocacy a notch higher with the launch of “Great Little Moments” digital campaign which encourages Filipinos not only to “Say No to Ngilo,” but also share their experiences after converting to Sensodyne and how they are able to fully enjoy their great little moments sensitivity-free.

“With the start of the summer season, everyone is now looking for someplace or something cool, be it at the beach, the pool or even just a quick respite from the heat with some cold drinks or a cone of ice cream, but if you have sensitive teeth, enjoying those cold treats can be a bit tricky,” says Heather Pelier, Incoming Consumer Healthcare General Manager, GSK Philippines.

“But it’s more than just missing out on food. When you choose to just endure the pain, you do it at the expense of fully enjoying experiences and social occasions that go along with it, making you miss out on those great little moments with your loved ones,” Pelier added.

“Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can last for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.” said Dr. Rannier Reyes of the Philippine Periodontal Society.

Luis Manzano as Sensodyne ambassador also shared his experience of having a pangingilo teeth. “For those who have sensitive teeth like me, I know you’d agree that it is not something you can just ignore. Sensitive teeth can ruin the mood of any romantic date, or stop you from enjoying those unforgettable moments with your loved ones,” Sensodyne brand ambassador, Luis Manzano shares.

They also introduced the new Sensodyne Mouthwash to complement its toothpaste and complete its expert sensitivity regimen to help consumers put an end to teeth sensitivity.

Sensodyne Mouthwash has all the benefits of a regular mouthwash like providing lasting freshening effect, and fluoride to strengthen teeth and protect against decay. It’s alcohol-free plus it gives pangingilo relief. It has two variants (Cool Mint and Extra Fresh 250mL) at Php165 SRP. The mouthwash is distributed in major supermarkets and drugstores nationwide

The digital campaign encourages consumers to share their “Great Little Moments” in the Sensodyne Philippines website (www.sensodyne.com.ph) by uploading a photo of a moment (eg. sipping hot chocolate, eating halo-halo, etc.) they can now fully enjoy because they are pangingilo-free. Winners of the contest will win a trip for two to South Korea.

So, if you have pangingilo, switching to Sensodyne to replace your regular toothpaste and mouthwash can make a big difference not only in your enjoyment of everyday life, but also in your overall oral health.

Don’t let the pain of sensitivity get in the way. Say No to Ngilo and Yes to those Great Little Moments!

It’s back-to-school season again! Ready for long study notes, endless reviews, challenging projects? Global tech titan, Acer got you covered! #PullitOff this school year with Aspire Switch 12, Aspire Switch 11 and Aspire Switch 10 E!

Acer Aspire Switch 12 is an intuitive and immersive 5-in-1 device that can be used as a laptop, tablet with keyboard or not, or even as a desktop PC through its 5 modes—notebook, pad, display, tent and desktop.

Aspire Switch 12 is powerful in terms of computing abilities, responsive and vivid graphics yet consumes low power, thanks to its new Intel® Core™ M processor and smooth-running Windows 8.1 operating system.Its big, 12.5-inch display screen, protected against accidental bumps and scratches by Corning® Gorilla® Glass keeps up with the always-active student lifestyle. Its full HD display lets you see everything as clear as a whistle regardless of angle or extreme lighting condition. The touch-screen display has anti-fingerprint capabilities to prevent those unappealing smudges from splotching the screen.

Need a buddy that is as versatile as you? With Aspire Switch 11’s unique Acer Snap Hinge™, you can flip, rotate, or detach it in a snap. Its invisible force of magnetism lets you detach the tablet seamlessly and snap it back on whenever and wherever you need it. The spacious chiclet keyboard is perfect for taking down long notes because it assures comfortable typing and solid tactile feedback. Supported by six touchpad gestures, Aspire Switch 11’s Precision Touchpad guarantees gestures as fluid as touchscreen gestures.

Express yourself freely with Aspire Switch 10 E’s range of trendy colors that work perfectly with its dynamic shape and elegant textile-pattern texturing. This 2-in-1 runs on Windows 8.1 and features all the Microsoft Office programs1 you need to get home works done. Its Intel quad-core processor and 12 hours of battery life make the Aspire Switch 10 E the ideal tool for group studies.

The Aspire Switch 10 E also comes with the Acer SwitchLock™ that lets you lock this keyboard dock’s HDD so it only works with the tablet part. Protect all you HDD data by snapping the tablet off the keyboard and snap it back on to unlock it.

But Acer doesn’t stop by just offering an absolutely stunning digital device. From May 25 to June 30, 2015, buyers of an Aspire Switch 12 or any Aspire Switch 2-in-1 netbooks will get an Instax Mini 8 camera absolutely for free!

Get an Acer Iconia W1 2-in-1 netbook and get a FREE Smart Bro 4G Pocket Wi-Fi. Acer’s promo in partnership with Smart Communications runs from May 15 to June 15, 2015.

Students, get ready to #PullitOff! Acer knows you need the perfect school buddy you can count on to help you get those grades you aspire for.

For more information about the exciting Acer Aspire Series and other 2-in-1 devices, visit the Acer Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AcerPH), follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils), or go to www.acer.com.ph.

I had a privilege to attend the Hi-5 Philippines media launch held at TV5 and it was one of the fun event I attended! The group that captivated our hearts with their singing, dancing, story-telling, Hi-5 from Australia now has a Philippine version to bring joy to our Pinoy kids!

Until now that Sofi is 8 years old, we still watch Hi- 5. She follow their dance steps, we know all their songs by heart and we learn values with their story-telling.

And I'm excited to share with you that the award-winning Australian children's edutainment program now has an all-Filipino cast. Hi-5 Philippines is the first for the series franchise in Asia and it will air at TV5 every weekdays starting June 15 at 8:30am and 3:35pm.

Launched in Australia in 1999, Hi-5 rapidly grew popularity over the years. It has won three Logie Awards for Most Outstanding Children's Program, five ARIA Awards for Best Children's Album and five Australian DVD and Video Industry Awards, among other achievements. It was then that Hi-5 started expanding its reach by franchising the show across North America, Europe, Australasia, Latin America and Asia.

While waiting for the media launch to start, kids who were brought by their mommy/daddy and media bloggers were treated to a coloring fest to keep them busy. I was not able to bring Sofi because she has school already that started last June 1. :(

We were told to go to the studio to get a glimpse of what to expect with Hi-5 Philippines.

Can you recognize her? We were all surprise when we found out who she is! I'll

let you know who she is at the end of this post. :)

And of course, who is the best guest for the launch? Fely Irvine of Hi-5 Australia! We all know that she is half Filipino and half Australian and she'll be gracing the mall tour of Hi-5 Philippines!

The Hi-5 Philippines cast of Gerard Pagunsan, Aira Binas, Rissey Reyes, Alex Reyes and Fred Lo are set to bring a Hi-5 House Party in every household as the interact with kids in both English and Filipino, inviting the young audience to sing and dance along to the show's iconic songs and lessons.

I love how they included popular Hi-5 songs and made some Filipino version too. They tagalized some songs to reach more to the masses. The story-telling were in Filipino also.

The dynamic new quintet all boast of extensive backgrounds in performing arts and will now channel that energy to engage kids in music, imaginative play, social interaction and developmental growth in a fun way.

And we are all excited because this is the first time that the Hi-5 franchise assembled an entirely new cast for the localization of the show in Asia.

Watch how the Hi-5 gang of Gerard, Aira, Rissey, Alex and Fred makes learning exciting and fun for kids through songs and dancing.

Can you guess what action song is this? Yes! It's the L.O.V.E!

The wait is finally over! Hi-5 Philippines will be airing on TV5 starting this Monday, June 15 at 8:30am and 3:45pm. It's going to be a Hi-5 on TV5 with more songs, dance, stories for the Pinoy kids everyday! Yay!!!

Mommies, daddies, titas and titos, do you still remember our Batibot days? Yep, that's Ate Sienna! We were so kilig when we found out that she's part of the Hi-5 production!

Can't pass up without a pic with Fely!

Hey kids, now here's your chance to meet the Hi-5 gang in person!

Thank you TV5 and Hi-5 Philippines for the invite and congratulations!

Don't forget, Hi-5 Philippines will air weekdays at 8:30am and 3:45pm starting June 15, on the Happy Network TV5.

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