Chupa Chups recently celebrated Lolliday 2024 with a vibrant four-day celebration of exciting games and activities at the SM MOA Atrium From whimsical life-sized candies and colorful hot air balloons to exciting activities, Chupa Chups, the world’s most iconic lollipop brand, elevated the fun at Lolliday 2024. Held over four days at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Atrium, the event featured games and activities that delighted visitors of all ages. Adding to the excitement were video clips shared on social media, showcasing an augmented reality hot air balloon in Chupa Chups’ signature st ..read more

Runners, get ready for a unique and eco-conscious racing experience with the QC Eco-Run! On November 24, 2024, Quezon City invites you to lace up and join the 10k, 5k, or 2k categories in a race that combines fitness with environmental advocacy. Be one of the lucky participants to enjoy a premium run through iconic landmarks while supporting clean air initiatives. Runners will get the rare opportunity to dash through the iconic EDSA-Quezon Avenue Underpass and challenge themselves along the long, straight stretch of Quezon Avenue—perfect for setting a new personal best. As part of the eco-f ..read more

As the Philippines enters typhoon season, recent extreme weather has once again highlighted the nation's vulnerability. These events underscore the urgent need for the country to engage in global efforts toward achieving net zero emissions. The typhoon has served as a stark reminder that the Philippines must actively participate in climate change mitigation, not only to reduce future impacts but also to contribute to global solutions. Net zero refers to balancing greenhouse gas emissions with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere. For the Philippines, a country frequently affected ..read more

SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime) played a key role in promoting sustainable urban development by hosting the 7th annual APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) 2024 Conference and the 3rd International Conference on Human Settlements Planning and Development (ICHSPD) at SMX Convention Center Aura. Organized by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the event gathered over 300 experts to explore innovative solutions for creating greener, more resilient cities. With the theme "Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities Through Science, Technology, and Innovation," the conference ..read more

After 25 years, I visited the Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan. The last time I visited the church was in college, as part of our field trip. For pilgrims like us, we had lunch at the famous Hardin sa Paraiso after our church visit. The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag Commonly known as Manaoag Church, pilgrims visit the Lady for various reasons. Some go there to ask for clarity, to bless their new cars, for Mama Mary's intercession for the sick and needy, and for thanksgiving. As a family, we went there to thank God for all His blessings. We left Manila on a Saturday m ..read more

We hardly use notebooks. Really. If I could sum up all the things that the kids write on their notebooks for the whole year, including doodles and what-nots, each child would consume only 1 notebook. This year, however, I have decided to incorporate notebook writing for the two kids as this would eventually prepare them for independent work. I developed our own homeschool notebook as I considered the things that I would need the kids to write down on their own without me having to prompt them. This includes note-taking, their reading list (books they have finished writing), and passwords to t ..read more

A few weeks ago, I lost my offshore client of more than 2 years; she closed down her business.  Unlike most VAs who have more than 2 clients in their portfolio, I chose to only have 2. Not because it was already financially sustaining or because I couldn’t get additional clients, but because it was a choice I wanted. Just 2 clients and that’s more than enough that I can handle at the moment. I know that I am capable of dropping all in the name of work, and the kids are definitely my priority so they come first. Now that 1 of them has closed its chapter on my freelancing journey, it has ..read more

 People are naturally giving and loving. That’s our true nature. ? More than 15 years ago, when I was a bum for almost 6 months after dropping my Master’s degree and resigning from my night shift BPO job, a friend of mine reached out. She was holding then training for people who wanted to be call center agents (Tesda program ata ito) and asked me if I could drop by her class and give tips to them. At that time I already had experience as an agent, QA, and HR. I had nothing to do so I was a perfect candidate to give a talk. I had a long travel time and reached the training room already e ..read more

Lavender Room, Lumeria One of our dreams as husband and wife is to have a fancy date at a fine dining-restaurant. This has been a part of our conversation for years! But the kids were smaller and we had no helper to leave them with, so we only had a handful of dates in the last 11 years. We have had our dates at different hotels and restaurants but have not experienced degustation. A degustation restaurant offers a dining experience that features a tasting menu with a variety of small, meticulously crafted dishes. The goal is to provide guests with an array of flavors, textures, and ..read more

PARIS, France – July 10, 2024 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the new Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, expanding the reach of Galaxy AI through wearables designed for comprehensive wellness. These additions are central to Samsung’s vision of enhancing digital health with personalized insights and tailored experiences. The Galaxy Watch7 offers personalized workouts and intelligent health monitoring, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung’s most advanced smartwatch, is designed for next-level achievements. “Our latest wearables integrate Samsung’s most advanced technologies, enabl ..read more