In the second episode of Usapang Nanay, singer and actress Geneva Cruz shared with us how she became more of a mom to her two kids, Heaven and London, during her six-year stay in the US. Geneva Cruz started her career as part of the iconic group, “Smokey Mountain”. She was discovered by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. One of her memorable moments as part of the Smokey Mountain was when they performed at the World Summit for Children for UNICEF in New York.  On Becoming a Single Mom It was during her solo career that she met Paco, her then husband and father of her son Heaven. She admits that durin ..read more

Manila, Philippines – September 20, 2022 – In collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Johnson and Johnson Philippines, makers of Johnson’s Baby, officially launched the Bida Eskwela: Angat ang Batang Presko-Bango caravan last September 20, 2022, with the goal of equipping moms this school year, as they level up their kids’ protection, and prepare them to go and explore the world again. Johnson’s Baby and DepEd have started rolling out the caravan, since the start of September in order to reach 200,000 students in 100 schools nationwide. A program was held, to officially launch ..read more

The countdown begins for the country’s biggest book event of the year: the Manila International Book Fair is poised to make its return to the halls of SMX Convention Center Manila on Sept. 15-18! Book lovers from all walks of life can now prepare to do some serious revenge book shopping in the biggest physical showcase of books to be seen since the onset of the pandemic. With over 100 exhibitors joining this year’s book fair, the MIBF is looking to welcome back its record-breaking crowd, which hit over 160,000 in 2019. Here’s why you should be marking down the MIBF dates in your calendar: The ..read more

MomCenter Philippines has officially launched the first season of Usapang Nanay with its host and first guest, Julie Anne Septimo, or popularly known as Mommy Julie on TikTok. The show’s first episode allowed Mommy Julie to share her motherhood journey as a first time mom to her daughter Cali. Overwhelmed with Motherhood Just like any mom, Mommy Julie admits to being ecstatic as she entered a new role in her life, that is being a mom; but transitioning from a free-spirited Julie to a Mommy Julie was overwhelming for her as she realized how much of a responsibility being a mother is. But knowin ..read more

Gather your family, get into your pajamas, and grab some popcorn! This August is set to be full of adventure, fun, and laughs for everyone at home, as Netflix has got family bonding over the weekends sorted with a new film or series launching every week.   The beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise sees a modern resurgence with Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, premiering on August 5 on Netflix. Courtesy of Netflix Nothing brings generations together like good films, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie is set to do just that. Jam-packed with ..read more

I have had my share of parenting fears right from the start of my parenting journey. But it took several years and my child reaching her school years for me to realize one great fear as a parent – one I have had to deal with myself even as a school kid: the fear of math. Math can be simple for some, but it was not and is not for me. I barely scraped through university math (and yes, even if my course was one that only required basic math). Needless to say, I panicked at the thought of spending the next few years learning math just so I can help my kids with their lessons. Granted, they’re stil ..read more

Netflix is bringing new films and series each week for everyone in the family, and kicked things off with See What’s Next Jr. – Southeast Asia – the first Kids & Family (K&F) event for the region – held in Manila, Philippines. The fun-filled, carnival-themed weekend saw press, influencers and their families from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam join in to experience some of these upcoming titles and kids’ favorite characters through larger-than-life interactive play zones. (Credit: Netflix) The event also included a scenario-based product workshop, w ..read more

PHILIPPINES, JUNE 2022 – This summer, Love Bonito launches its newest Kids collection using new fabrication coupled with playful and abstract print motifs. The abstract prints range from gentle, majestic underwater creatures to skateboards and playthings, designed to facilitate engagement between parents and children through conversations and imaginative play. The brand will also be introducing swimwear for kids for the first time, allowing moms and their little ones to twin even by the pool. [Left to Right] Henri Relaxed Unisex T-Shirt in Summer Playthings (Daffodil) and Korie Elastic Drawstr ..read more

As parents, we want to believe that we are doing everything we can to raise our kids mentally, emotionally, and physically strong – isang Batang Matibay. A kid who actively involves himself in various activities, learns and thinks fast, and is confident and independent. However, this is no easy task, considering the number of external factors that can also affect our child’s growth and development. And admittedly, it is also something that parents will never be perfect at. But as parents, we are more than willing to try, right? So how do we know that we are raising a Batang Matibay? Here are a ..read more

MomCenter Philippines, one of Gushcloud Philippines’ IPs, will soon feature Mommy Influencer Julie Anne Septimo – popularly known as “Mommy Julie” on Tiktok and Instagram in the next few months as it launches its new talk-show entitled, Usapang Nanay. Mommy Julie is well-known for her stories, lessons learned, and “MOMents” with her 3-year-old daughter, Cali. MomCenter aims to celebrate all moms in its community with Usapang Nanay, a show for moms by moms. Its goal is to feature and highlight the different experiences and challenges that modern mothers face which the audience can relate, learn ..read more