November 16, 2013

OSCAR ENTRY “ILO ILO” MAKES PHILIPPINE DEBUT THIS NOVEMBER

Singapore’s entry into next year’s Oscars, “ILOILO,” which touches upon the challenges and experiences faced by the Philippines’ overseas workers, particularly those who acquire jobs as household helps for foreign families, finally hits local theaters as it premieres at Robinsons Galleria this Wednesday (November 13) as a guest film in the Cinema One Originals Festival 2013.

Acclaimed Singaporean director Anthony Chen once grew up under the care of a Filipina his family had hired as a maid when he was still a little boy. In his Academy Award-nominated film “ILOILO,” his experiences in growing up under her care are somehow reflected in the story of a child named Jiale (Koh Jia Ler) and his family’s household help, Terry (Angeli Bayani).

“ILOILO” details the story of a Filipina who accepts work as a maid for an ordinary family living in a tenement in Singapore. In taking upon this new chapter in her life, she quickly discovers her biggest challenge: the precocious ten-year old son of her employers.

The boy tries to make her life a living hell by being difficult, disobedient, and rude—even framing her for acts that aim at her getting deported. Other challenges arise as the boy’s family struggles with their finances. However, with determination and tough love, the relationship between the two slowly changes, ultimately putting things far greater than employment on the line.

“ILOILO” stars Angeli Bayani, Koh Jia Ler, Yeo Yann Yann, and Tian Wen Chan.

The film was previously screened in Berlin, Rotterdam, Pusan, London, Sao Paulo, Stockholm, Sydney, Montreal, Melbourne, Chicago, and Hawaii.

At the Cannes Film Festival, “ILOILO” received a 15-minute standing ovation.

Critic David Ollerton of The London Film Review referred to the film as being “quietly brilliant,” calling it a “gentle, subtle film that is a worthy debut”. Variety.com’s Maggie Lee, on the other hand, found “ILOILO” remarkable as it was “brimming with love, humor and heartbreak.”

The premiere night of “ILOILO” is a special feature of this year’s Cinema One Originals Festival.

The Cinema One Originals Festival, which runs until the 19th of November, features fifteen competing full-length feature films by top Philippine talents in the independent filmmaking scene. Catch the fifteen films of Cinema One Originals this year at Glorietta, Robinsons Galleria, and Trinoma.

For updates and schedules, visit and like Cinema One on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

SM Foundation Sends Out 50,000 Relief Packs to Yolanda Victims

Typhoon Yolanda have caused a massive disaster in the Philippines that needs a swift response to help and save lives in the affected areas.

The SM Group of Companies, through the SM Foundation's disaster relief program, Operation Tulong Express, has started relief operations in typhoon-stricken areas across Luzon and the Visayas region to provide assistance to the families greatly affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

An SM Foundation “Operation Tulong” truck carrying relief goods for disaster survivors arrives in Cebu.

“The SM Group of Companies has mobilized SM Foundation’s Tulong Express disaster relief facility. We are distributing 50,000 kalinga packages to typhoon victims in Tacloban, Samar, Panay Island (Iloilo, Antique, Capiz), Cebu, Bicol and Bacolod," said SM Foundation executive director Debbie Sy.

Following the onslaught of “Yolanda,” SM Foundation volunteers and partners were able to immediately prepare 20,000 relief goods and have repacked 30,000 more for distribution to various areas at once.

Survivors receive aid from “Operation Tulong”, an SM Foundation relief drive, in typhoon-ravaged Cebu.

The Kalinga relief packages consist of bottles of mineral water, rice, ready-to-eat ulam packs, and instant noodles. A total of 50,000 relief packs are allocated in the following areas, Tacloban (20,000 packs); Cebu (10,000); Panay Island (7,000); Samar (5,000); Bohol (4,000); Bicol (3,000); and Bacolod (1,000).

A resident of Cebu clasping a relief pack she received from SM Foundation’s “Operation Tulong”.

The distribution is done in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Philippine Air Force, local government units, SM Malls, SM Hypermaket, SM Supermarket, and SaveMore.

SM Foundation also accepts donations in kind through Tulong Express booths in all SM Malls nationwide or in cash deposited at BDO account name: SM Foundation Inc.-Operation Tulong Express with savings account number: 15000 70694. SM Foundation will issue receipt of donations for deposit slips faxed to 831-8282.

For SM employees, they were able to raise more than Php100,000 for the Bohol earthquake victims. Currently, the employees are raising funds for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.

While for its other ongoing relief efforts, the Foundation vowed that it will push through with the assistance it is currently extending to other regions in the country that were hit by previous calamities, such as the earthquake that struck Bohol and Cebu in October and typhoon Maring which battered various parts of the Philippines last August.

#ReliefPH operations for #YolandaPH

November 14, 2013

JUDY ANN SANTOS CALLS FOR UNITY AFTER TYPHOON YOLANDA

“Bet On Your Baby” host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo urged for her fellow countrymen to show unity in facing the situation left by super-typhoon Yolanda.

In her Instagram account, Judy Ann posted a photo of a screenshot she took showing the help people can give using a person finder feature on one of the more popular search engines.

The caption of the photo read, “Helping in my own little way. Let us all hold hands. We can do this.”

Despite the country's grief brought by the recent calamity, "Bet On Your Baby" will continue its quest of bringing quality entertainment for the Filipino people.

For the upcoming episode of “Bet On Your Baby” which airs this Saturday (November 16), babies from different families around the country will once more take on good times in the “Baby Dome” .

Baby Pitpit Guevarra

Baby TK Mapa

Baby Wafat Garcia

Get to know Baby TK Mapa, daughter of a policeman from Surigao province, Baby Pitpit Guevarra, son of a driver from Bulacan, and Baby Wafat Garcia, daughter of a rice mill helper from Manila.

Don’t miss out on “Bet On Your Baby” hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo on Saturdays after “TV Patrol Weekend” on ABS-CBN.

For updates, like “Bet On Your Baby” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/betonyourbabyph) and follow @betonyourbabyph on Twitter or betonyourbabyphilippines on Instagram. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #BetOnYourBabyPH.

JEEPNEY TV HOLDS FIRST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AS FUNDRAISER FOR #TULONGPH

Jeepney TV, the home for the Philippines’ daily dose of throwbacks, is commemorating the celebration of its first anniversary with a concert held to benefit relief operations done by the Sagip Kapamilya campaign this Friday (November 15).

With Jeepney TV’s concert entitled “Hapi-Hapi Kaara-One,” special guests from yesterday and today will be performing musical numbers dedicated to the victims of the recent super typhoon Yolanda.

Among the artists performing in Jeepney TV’s first anniversary concert are Mister Pure Energy Gary V, his son Paolo Valenciano, The Voice of the Philippines’ Radha Cuadrado, and the band Fair Warning.

Aside from these performances from some of the country’s favorite acts in the music scene, ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya campaign will have a booth where their #TulongPH shirts will be sold as another fundraising move for relief operations.

“Hapi-Hapi Kaara-One” will be held at 19 East Bar and Grill in Sucat, Paranaque. The event will open at 7:00pm. The first 100 registrants will get in for free.

This weekend, on Sunday (November 17) at 9:00pm, Jeepney TV will also be launching a new local show, “Biyaheng Retro,” which will be hosted by Mario Dumaual and “Be Careful With My Heart’s” Janella Salvador.

Jeepney TV is available on SkyCable channel 9 and other leading cable systems nationwide. For more updates and programming schedules, like www.facebook.com/JeepneyTV.

Celebrity Families to be Awarded at the Baby & Family Expo 2013

The biggest family event of the year is on December 06-08, 2013 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex!

Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 will be recognizing celebrity families, parents and kids who have been a great inspiration and role model to Filipino families in the first ever Golden Family Awards. The awarding ceremony is scheduled on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6pm.

The Golden Family of the Year will be awarded to celebrity parents Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo and to daughter Johanna “Yohan Lois" and son Juan Luis "Lucho." Their on-screen love team developed to an off-camera relationship. Four years after, wedding bells were finally heard. Despite rumors, their relationship stayed strong. Aside from their successful showbiz career, Judy Ann and Ryan still managed to be hands-on parents. When it comes to enforcing discipline to their kids, they prefer to handle it on a case-to-case basis instead of imposing cardinal rules. Both parents are open to possibilities of their kids entering showbiz as Yohan and Lucho are showing signs already.

Celebrity couple Regine Tolentino and Lander Vera-Perez will be awarded as the Golden Couple of the Year as their relationship is one of the perfect examples of a relationship that withstood trials and emerged stronger after the storm. Actress and dancing diva felt love at first sight for his on-screen partner Lander Vera-Perez, who was a heartthrob then. But the on-screen love team became a real life relationship. They are blessed with two daughters Azucena Reigne and Alessandra Reigen.

Queen of all media Kris Aquino’s son James “Bimby” Aquino Yap and Little Miss Philippines 2012 Ryzza Mae Dizon will be crowned as this year’s Golden Kids. Following the footsteps of his mom, Bimby is now very active in showbiz print and television commercials plus with an upcoming movie together with award-winning child actress Ryzza, who have been on demand ever since she won in the noon-time show pageant for her unique wit. Currently, she hosts her own show.

Celebrity parents will also be present during the expo to give inspirational talks. Host, author, columnist & Mercato founder RJ Ledesma will share tips on Daddy 101. Azkals coach Michael Weiss will talk about ‘Coaching the Azkals and Coaching Your Kids’. On The Money host and president of The Master's Academy Edric Mendoza will talk about Homeschooling. Bb. Pilipinas- Universe title holder and actress Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores and dancing diva Regine Tolentino will give a talk on Parenting 101. Former vocalist of Moonstar88 Acel van Ommen and Starstruck avenger Jade Lopez will give an advocacy talk for Right Start.

Former beauty queen turned actress Maria Isabel Lopez and MTRCB board member and actress Gladys Reyes-Sommereux will also be there to sell their pre-loved clothes/items and other stuff to the expo goers, a portion of which will be donated to the Yolanda victims.

The Golden Family Awards is part of the three-day fun-filled event organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc. and co-presented by Cordlife Philippines, the leading cord blood and tissue banking service provider in the country. The Baby & Family Expo Philippines dubbed as “Welcoming Life, Love and Care”, is dedicated to nurture family development and child care. It covers the stages of family growth from pregnancy, maternity, newborns, toddlers and early childhood. The event will also feature educational talks and seminars, exciting activities like Family Olympics and Family Fashion Weekend and exclusive discounts from over 200 exhibitors.

Be part of this star-studded family event by registering for free at the Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 website www.babyexpo.ph.

For queries and updates, call +632.843.2174, email info@babyexpo.ph and join the community at www.facebook.com/babyexpoph and www.twitter.com/BabyExpoPH.

November 13, 2013

DepEd establishes command center in Cebu for post-Yolanda efforts

Lahug, Cebu - The Department of Education (DepEd) has established a command center at its Ecotech facility in Cebu Tuesday to secure information on the whereabouts of its personnel. Interim offices have been set up for each of the Eastern Visayas divisions that are still not operational: Leyte, Tacloban, E. Samar, Catbalogan, Biliran, Borongan and Baybay.

Each interim office is manned by staff from the Cebu office and tasked to establish contact with all personnel – from the superintendent to school heads – and get updates.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC reminded everyone of the urgency to account for people saying “Before anything else, we look for people. List all regions. Regions, contact divisions; divisions, contact schools; schools, establish contact with teachers and staff. First things first, tao muna (people first).”

Luistro then instructed officials to plan for the resumption of classes when everyone has been accounted for. “The best way for kids to recover is to bring them back to their routine as soon as possible – and that is to bring them to school. There is no need to conduct classes right away. Let them play. Do activities.”

An operations center has also been set up at Leyte National High School in Tacloban where teachers and other personnel can report. Luistro is asking Eastern Visayas personnel to report as soon as they can. “We need to know if you’re ok.”

The Ecotech Command Center in Lahug, Cebu can be contacted through: (032)254-6747, (032)414-7320, and (0917)309-0583.

Celebrating Life at Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Food Festival at The Grove

This is one exciting and memorable for all. Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Food Festival, curated by Our Awesome Planet will line The Grove by Rockwell Community Center on November 15-17.

It may not be common for Filipinos to bring out the turkey and pumpkin pie when November rolls around, but that doesn’t stop The Grove by Rockwell and Our Awesome Planet from throwing a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving get-together. Celebrating the best of family, food, and community at Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Food Festival, over 20 concessionaries curated by Our Awesome Planet will line The Grove by Rockwell Community Center.

You don’t have to wait until Christmas to take your friends and family to a feast of gustatory delights and a celebration of life’s greatest treasures. Presented by San Miguel Lifestyle Brews, Stuffed! will feature sweet treats from Baked by Anita, Risa Chocolates, The Fruit Garden, Symphony of Flavors Bakeshop; mouthwatering temptations from General’s Lechon, Chef Anton, Crunchy Belly, Gigabite, Esses, The Plaza, Goldenduck’s Premium Duck Products, Franchino, Tamayaki, and Barley Gastropub; and refreshing thirst-quenchers from Juice Barista. Adding to the weekend’s delightful fare, The Souq Organics will be offering premium bath and body products perfect for each member of the family.

At an Instagram photo booth provided by Printsocial, families and friends can document these unforgettable moments at The Grove. Lucky diners will also get a chance to bring home gift certificates for authentic Japanese burger steaks from Umami Hambaagu House, and an iPad Mini from Beyond the Box!

In light of the recent tragedy that has ravaged the Visayas region, diners also have the choice to help out, with The Grove serving as a receiving station for donations for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The community and guests are invited to bring items such as rice, canned goods, noodles, coffee, water, toiletries, and medicine, which will benefit those affected by the storm, through the ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Foundation and the Lopez Group Foundation.

For a memorable weekend of delectable flavors and other activities, dine amidst refreshing greens or find a sweet surprise to take home at The Grove by Rockwell.

Visit Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Food Festival on November 15-17, 2013, 11AM-10PM at The Grove by Rockwell Community Center along C5, near Ortigas Avenue.

Baguio-based band Even wins at #ConverseGetLoud band competition

Baguio-based band Even gets the crown as the first-ever Converse Get Loud winner among the five semi-pro bands representing the best in the independent rock scene. #ConverseGetLoud song-writing band and musical competition ends last November 9 held at Excess Superclub Quezon City.

For "Get Loud", Even performed their winning piece entitled “Luminary.” Composed of Dyanne Licudine (vocals), Jam Bumanlag (guitars), Coco Saupan (bass) and Dan Allan Acosta (drums), Even from North Luzon is a Baguio-based band that describes their music as “dark and melancholic.” They take pride for their songs for their “well thought-out lyrics woven into heavy chugs and bass, unisoned into drumlines.”

Aside from the honor of being the country’s first “Get Loud” champ, Even take home P150,000 of cash and Converse products. Even also bagged The People’s Choice award.

“After selecting these bands through an exhaustive nationwide search, rallying their supporters through various online initiatives and organizing bar tours to get them revved up for the big day, we are down to the wire and eager to know who will be the chosen one,” says Eli Bonsol, Converse Philippines’ advertising and marketing manager.

“It’s just really a matter of giving an explosive performance on stage and establishing that unique connection with the audience.”

The first and second runner-ups and the two finalists were awarded with P100,000, P60,000 and P40,000 of cash and Converse products respectively.

“Even, Brisom, Kissbone, Bethany and Jad Montenegro are on the verge of making music history,” says Bonsol. “While we see the culmination of this year’s edition of ‘Get Loud,’ the winning band will start on an exciting journey that will offer them a multitude of possibilities.”

Converse Philippines officially launched #ConverseGetLoud band competition last October, with five local bands vying to be hailed as the first “Get Loud” over-all champion.The five bands for the “Get Loud” competition are Even from North Luzon, Brisom from the National Capital Region, Kissbone from South Luzon, Bethany from Visayas and Jad Montenegro from Mindanao.

Brisom, from NCR, is composed of Brian Sombero (vocals and guitar), Jeffrey Castro (drums and beats), Jason Rondero (bass), Tim Abbott (synthesizer and keys) and Terence Teves (guitar). Most of Brisom’s songs are based on Brian’s “soul-changing travels and life-changing realizations,” capturing the sound of soulful indie rock with “straightforward clarity” and “lyrics from the heart.” Their song is entitled “Waking Lives.”

Brisom

Representing South Luzon, Kissbone is composed of Armin Joseph Pepito (guitar and vocals), Justine Sioson (guitar and vocals), Renz Jerome Villanueva (drums), Parker Cataquian (bass) and Allan Paulo Luching (rhythm guitar). Beginning with punk rock to emo-screamo genre during their days at Sienna College Taytay, Kissbone now regularly unleashes hardcore and rock metal music. The band performed their song titled “Distance and Motion.”

Kissbone

From the Visayas, particularly Cebu, Bethany is composed of Luis Quibranza III (lead vocals and guitar), Angelo Quibranza (lead guitar and vocals), Paolo Miguel Quibranza (drums and vocals) and Kevin Borromeo (bass). The Quibranza siblings immersed themselves into songwriting in 2008 and began performing soon after Kevin’s addition. The band takes pride in their delivery of alternative rock music that has “a lot of curve balls, intense guitar work, smart lyrics and infectious melodies.” Bethany performed the song “Keep Moving On.”

Bethany

Jad Montenegro, from Mindanao, takes its name from its lead vocalist. Completing the band are Dave Ibao (guitar and backing vocals), Eric Luzada (lead guitar), Pjoe Sabanpan (bass) and Carlo Garcia (drums, backing vocals). After performing as a solo acoustic act in Davao, Jad felt the need to expand her musical horizons by forming a band with friends. For “Get Loud,” Jad Montenegro did “The Escapist.”

Jad Montenegro

The Converse Get Loud Philippines was hosted by Carl McFly of K-Lite 103.5FM. Judges for the finals were Francis Reyes, Ebe Dancel, Mark Lacay, John Hendrix, and Dan Mindanao.

For more info , visit www.facebook.com/ConversePhilippines.

Smart, Sun and Globe offer 25 free local and int’l SMS to Eastern Visayas and northern Cebu subscribers

To help the communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda, the country’s three mobile phone operators -- Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Sun Cellular -- have agreed to provide 25 free SMS per day for five days that may be used for local and international text messages.

The joint offer will be available to subscribers in Tacloban City and the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Leyte, northern Cebu and the Samar.

"This is a time for Filipinos to come together and help our countrymen in their hour of great need. This joint effort will help Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk 'N Text subscribers in the typhoon-struck areas to communicate with their loved ones at home and abroad," said Charles A. Lim, executive vice president of Smart and chief operating officer of Digital Mobile Philippines.

“This free service is open to all Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid, and TM subs in these Eastern Visayas provinces. This is the company’s way of giving assistance to our customers who are suffering from the typhoon’s onslaught and who need to reach out to their family and friends in the country and abroad,” said Peter Bithos, Chief Operating Advisor for Globe Consumer Business Group.

The free 25 daily SMS bundles are available from November 13 to 17 and can be used to send text messages across all networks. There is also an allocation for international SMS. It will be pushed automatically to subscribers at the start of each day. Subscribers will receive SMS notifications once the bundles are sent. No registration is required.

The three operators came to this unprecedented agreement in response to the extreme devastation caused by the super typhoon. They are also working to restore their respective services and assist emergency relief activities of the government and humanitarian agencies.

For Globe and TM subscribers, the free service can be availed by texting BangonPinoy to 8888.

Free local and int’l SMS for Smart, Sun and TnT subscribers in Yolanda-stricken areas

To augment the existing Libreng Tawag services in several typhoon-hit areas in the Visayas, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is providing free all-network and International SMS bundle to Smart, Sun and Talk ‘N Text subscribers to help them connect with families and loved ones.

The free SMS bundle, comprised of 25 all-net text and three international text messages will automatically be available daily for five days beginning midnight of November 13, 2013 for both postpaid and prepaid subscribers. The service does not require any registration.

The offer is initially available in hard hit areas Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Leyte, Northern Cebu, Palawan and Samar, where an estimated five million subscriber base stand to benefit.

Restoration of network facilities in these areas commenced immediately in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda in order to provide vital communication services to the various institutional partners and local government units involved in coordinating post-disaster response efforts. As of November 12, 82% of the network has been restored.

Libreng Tawag stations continue to operate in the following areas:

· PNP Headquarters, Tacloban City, Leyte

· PLDT Office, Jones St., Tacloban City, Leyte

· DSWD booth, Tacloban City Hall

· Smart cellsite near VNG Subdivision, Tacloban City, Leyte

· Municipal Hall, Palo, Leyte

· Smart Store, Ormoc City, Leyte (with free mobile phone charging)

· Ormoc City Plaza, Ormoc City, Leyte

· Ormoc airport, Ormoc City, Leyte

· Municipal Hall, San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu

· Cebu Cultural Center, Bantayan Island

· Smart cellsite in Sta.Fe, Bantayan Island (with free mobile phone charging)

· Madridejos Municipal Hall, Bantayan Island (with free mobile phone charging)

Charging of mobile handset batteries are also being offered for free in the Smart cell site facility in Roxas City, Capiz and in Old Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan.

Neurogen-E Launches Life in Your Hands Campaign Embarks on Creating Better Opportunities for Women by Fighting the Effects of Nerve Aging

STRENGTHENING its resolve to curb the discomfort of nerve-aging among Filipinos, Neurogen-E has recently launched “Life In Your Hands,” an advocacy program that seeks to touch the lives of mature Filipino women through initiatives that enable them to do more and be more.

In the Philippines, 40.5% of the elderly population is suffering from nerve damage attributed to a deficiency in Vitamin B12, the vitamin responsible for nerve regeneration and growth. Nerve-aging is commonly detected through symptoms like numbness, tingling sensations and burning pain in the hands and feet that may progress to total loss of sensation. Among Filipinos, this condition translates to profound effects on their physical faculties that may hamper them from living a full and active life.

Photo of Ms. Diaz: Beauty icon and 1969 Ms. Universe winner Ms. Gloria Diaz is a staunch advocate of Neurogen-E's "Life In Your Hands" campaign to empower Filipino women who are suffering from nerve-aging.

“Aging should not compromise productivity nor hinder anybody from doing the things that they are passionate about. This is the core message of Neurogen-E’s Life in Your Hands program. Through this campaign, we endeavor to touch the lives of elderly Filipino women by enabling them to embrace their passions and create milestones regardless of their age or status in life. With the help of Neurogen-E, countless women can be liberated from the discomforts of nerve aging, and be given a chance to perform the activities that they once enjoyed. They can start living an active and full life once again,” shared Missy Cheah, Assistant Product Manager for Neurogen-E.

From October to November, Neurogen-E will be hosting a series of lifestyle activities dedicated to enabling women to pursue their passions. Enrichment workshops will be conducted in venues like the Alabang Country Club and Zonta Alabang, highlighting topics like the Art of Ikebana with Japanese Floral Art Master Professor Searpion Metilla, and featuring demonstrations on gift-wrapping and food-styling for the holidays with domestic arts expert Ms. Frieda Colet-Lim.

Changing the Lives of Women

Stepping up its initiatives to create positive change in society, Neurogen-E is also rolling out a livelihood program that seeks to provide opportunities for women living under difficult circumstances. In partnership with Haven for Women, a non-government organization that supports battered Filipino women, Neurogen-E will be helping the victims reclaim their lives through workshops featuring income-generating activities like soap-making and dish gardening. Neurogen-E’s partnership with communities like Zonta Alabang and Haven seeks to provide a sustainable livelihood program and open doors of opportunities for underprivileged Filipino women.

Group Photo: Neurogen-E's brand ambassador Ms. Gloria Diaz is flanked by representatives from Unilab Missy Cheah (far right), Raine Calma (second from left) and emcee Lea Doria (far left) during the launch of "Life In Your Hands" advocacy campaign.

Engaging the public to participate in the advocacy to uplift the community of Haven for Women, products from Neurogen-E’s Life In Your Hands workshops created by the participants themselves will be sold in holiday bazaars all over Metro Manila. Christmas gift items like stylish and functional tarpaulin bags, dish gardens, and food products like fish paste, chili sauce, and peanut butter will be made available at the Filinvest Tent in Muntinlupa from November 23 to 24, 2013 and December 7 and 8, at the Ayala Alabang Cuenca Covered Court.

“Neurogen-E deeply understands the challenges that Filipino women face because of aging. Through its Life in Your Hands campaign, we want to re-ignite their passions by enabling them to embrace a lifestyle that is positive, active and free from nerve aging,” Cheah concluded.

For more information about Neurogen-E, log on to www.unilab.com.ph.

B+E More with Neurogen-E

Neurogen-E is a multivitamin (Vitamin B Complex + E) formulated to treat nerve aging. It has a high dose of Vitamin B Complex (Vitamin B1, B6 and 1000 mcg of Vitamin B12) to effectively regenerate the nerves plus the added benefit of Vitamin E , an antioxidant to prevent further aging.

WHAT IS NERVE AGING?

Nerve aging, or neuropathy, occurs when the outer protective covering of the nerves called the myelin sheath gets damaged. Think of your nerves as an electric wire. When the coil of the wire gets damaged, the flow of electricity gets disrupted, resulting to abnormalities in transmission. The same is true for nerves. When the myelin sheath gets damaged, nerves don’t get to transmit signals as effectively as they used to, resulting to discomfort usually felt in the hands and/or feet.

THREE SIGNS OF NERVE AGING

Three of the most common symptoms of nerve aging are as follow:

1.) Numbness (pagmamanhid)

2.) Glove and stocking sensation (pangangapal)

3.) Pins and needles (parang tinutusok-tusok)

HOW DO YOU FIGHT NERVE AGING?

The cause of nerve aging is a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is responsible for maintaining and regenerating the myelin sheath. Specific to mature adults, nerve aging occurs because the body produces less stomach acid needed to absorb Vitamin B12. This, in effect, leads to a Vitamin B12 deficiency.

According to reports, mature adults need to take a high dose of Vitamin B Complex (500 – 1000 micrograms everyday) to effectively treat nerve aging.

NEUROGEN-E IS THE BEST NERVE VITAMIN TO FIGHT NERVE AGING

Neurogen-E is the best nerve vitamin to fight nerve aging because specific to mature adults, it provides the RIGHT DOSE at the RIGHT PRICE.

RIGHT DOSE

Neurogen-E has a high dose of Vitamin B Complex (300 mg of Vitamin B1, 100 mg of Vitamin B6, 1000 mcg of Vitamin B12) per tablet. Unlike the generic brands that contain a much lower dose of Vitamin B12, Neurogen-E can provide the recommended B12 dosage in just one tablet. On top of this, it has the added benefit of Vitamin E (100 IU) that helps prevent further damage.

Despite Neurogen-E’s therapeutic dose, each ingredient complies with daily safety levels, which means that it is safe to be taken every day.

RIGHT PRICE

There are some brands that are very affordable but contain a low dose of B12 / tablet. To get the recommended dose, one will have to end up taking 3 or more tablets, which means that he will end up spending more without even realizing it.

With Neurogen-E, you get the right dose per tablet for only P7.50 SRP.

November 12, 2013

Sweetest Christmas with SM City San Lazaro

Christmas for children is all kinds of fun, presents, food, sweets, toys, and Santa Clause. This year's Christmas for kids is really with rejoicing and laughter.

SM City San Lazaro shares the Sweetest Christmas, held at the SM San Lazaro Activity Center last Sunday, November 10, 2013.

This is with gift-giving with 100 kids from Manila Department of Social Welfare. SM City San Lazaro have been developed a partnership with several sponsors to make this event truly memorable for the kids.

Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno graced the event and gave an inspiring message of hope and commitment to make the City of Manila more progressive during his term.

The program started with the Christmas Medley songs by the Coro Angelitos, all boys choir and pride of Tondo, Manila, and a great performances with the graceful ballet dancers.

The people in SM San Lazaro enjoyed the time of unveiling of the “Sweetest Christmas” displays!

You favorite brands of chocolates are now available for the season, get the best and sweetest deals only from SM City San Lazaro.

Here are the sweetest Christmas moments at SM City San Lazaro:

November 15, 2013- January 5, 2014, Choco Bazaar

December 6, 2013 - Choco Battle

December 21, Sweetest Parade (chocolate mascots and other participating brands from the mall)

Santa Meet & Greet - all Saturdays of December

Boys Choral - all Sunday of December

For the whole family and friends, there will be upcoming exciting online games and sweet Holiday surprises only from SM City San Lazaro and other participating brands from the mall.

The true spirit of Christmas is something fruitful and memorable to the children. Sweetness and happiness can be shared, can spread joy, peace, love and charity throughout the year.