Bet On Your Baby kicks off the Christmas season this Saturday - JUDY ANN RECEIVES BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES

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Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo has already received two special gifts as a television host, beginning with her victory as Best Reality Show Host in the 27 ^th PMPCStar Awards for TV for “MasterChef Pinoy Edition”. 

Aside from that, her rewards spill over into the success of her current game show, “Bet On Your Baby,” that airs on Saturday nights.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Bet On Your Baby” received a rating of 26.9% in comparison to the 14.7% that its rival show on GMA earned last Saturday (November 30). 

27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Reality Show Host Juday

“Bet On Your Baby” is all set to celebrating the holidays starting this Saturday (December 7), 

Meanwhile, “Bet On Your Baby” begins its Christmas celebration this Saturday (Dec 7). Among the babies who will spread “cuteness” are Baby Seth Ariza, child of a seaman and a teacher from Laguna, Baby Iana Francisco, a child of a security guard from Tondo, Manila and Russki Bertulano, a child of an acrobat performer from Bulacan. 

Baby of Ariza Family

Baby of Francisco family

Baby of Bertulano Family

“Bet On Your Baby” airs on Saturdays on ABS-CBN. 

For updates, visit and like “Bet On Your Baby” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/betonyourbabyph ) and 

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For comments on the show, don’t forget to use the hashtag #BetOnYourBabyPH.

FAMILY FASHION WEEKEND AT THE BABY & FAMILY EXPO 2013

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Be part of this stylish and star-studded biggest family event of the year! 

Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 presents Family Fashion Weekend featuring apparels from country’s finest brands – Cotton On Kids, Petit Bateau, Mothercare Philippines and F&X Philippines, happening on Saturday December 07, at Hall 1, SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

This parent and child tandem fashion show will feature the weekly finalists of the #BibongBaby contest, an online photo and video contest of the Baby & Family Expo 2013. The collection will showcase holiday children’s wear in a tropical country. From blue to orange hues, the outfits will depict the expo’s lively theme.

Cotton On Kids collection will bring the spirit, edginess and fashionability of its parent brand, Cotton On, world renowned Australian brand, Cotton On, which opened stores in the Philippines a year ago. Its range of children’s apparel and accessories offers the latest styles that allow even the littlest personalities to shine through.

Another runaway collection will be all the way from France. Petit Bateau will stage fashionable yet comfortable casual wardrobe for kids. The French label began as an innovator in kid's underwear in 1893 and has been committed to bringing comfort, freedom of movement, and the softest fabrics to kids, and even to adults.

Aside from baby essentials like feeding, bathing, travel equipment and toys, Mothercare Philippines has a collection of fabulous children’s clothing, which will be featured at the fashion show. For expectant mothers, they also have maternity clothing to make they stay fashionable. 

F&X Philippines will offer not just stylish children’s wear but also comfortable and versatile outfits. The collection emanates coolness and fun, giving the kids confidence and bringing out one’s individuality.

The Family Fashion Weekend is part of the three-day fun-filled event from December 06-08, 2013 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.

The family expo will also feature inspirational talks by celebrity parents like Azkals coach Michael Weiss as he talks about ‘Coaching the Azkals and Coaching Your Kids’, host, author and Mercato founder RJ Ledesma will also share tips on Daddy 101. On The Money host and The Master’s Academy president, Edric Mendoza will also talk about Homeschooling while dancing diva Regine Tolentino and Bb. Pilipinas- Universe title holder and actress Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores will share their memorable experiences in Parenting 101. MTRCB Chairman Atty. Eugenio Villareal and actress, host and co-producer of MOMents and MTRCB Board Member Gladys Reyes- Sommereux will tackle about ‘Child Friendly Content and Parental Guidance on Responsible Media Consumption.’ Moonstar88 vocalist, Acel van Ommen and Starstruck avenger Jade Lopez will also give a talk on Right Start’s advocacy.

Be part of this stylish and 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.

"Mulan", a pre-X’mas show set on December 14 and 19

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Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “MULAN” with script and lyrics by Luigi Nacario and music by Eugene Belbis.

"Mulan's" special pre-X’mas offering to all schools, parents and children, set on December 14 (Saturday) at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center at 10am & 2pm, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park.

And for those living in Metro Manila, there will be a show on December 19 at 3:00 PM, ST. CECILIA’S HALL, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila City

The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”.

Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

Fearless and determined, Mulan’s story starts out as China is facing the threat of the Huns. The Emperor seeks out the help of the men of different families to fight in battle. Former military man and Mulan’s father is among those chosen. 

Too old and sick to participate but also too honourable to walk away from the duty. Mulan’s father and his family are faced with the dilemna of being unable to send someone in his place. Without a male member who is old enough to fight, Mulan steps forward to serve in the army in his place.

This version of Mulan’s tale, unlike the other popular versions, shows the perspective of her siblings. It also shows that her parents have given her their blessings to do what she must. Mulan will then take appropriate measures to prepare for battle. 

The story unfolds around her buying the necessary equipment she will need before setting out. It also exhibits the different seasons she goes through during the course of the war. When Mulan comes home, she amazes everyone with the fact that she is indeed a woman.

A story of family, sacrifice and courage rooted in the rich culture and tradition of China – the production of “ MULAN ” is certainly a treat that all families will enjoy.

The cast of “ MULAN ” features Gian Gloria, Mary Anne Plamenio, Agnes Sarreal, Ces Dela Cruz, Hyacinth Leonado, Angel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Zscharmaine Barretto, Derrick Gozos, Terence Guillermo, Jose Herrera, Noel Comia, Kendrick Ibasco, Rupert Alvarez, Michael Fernandez, Dusty Suarez, VJ Parreno and Denzel Guiao.

For further inquiries, please call 7501551 / 09154478959

Or visit Facebook page – www.facebook.com/kidsactsphilippines

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Photos by Occasional Bliss Photography.

Wave Rave 2013, the ultimate year-end beach house concert-party!

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Here comes an extraordinary concert-party experience this December. Sariaya has the coolest year-end beach house concert-party.

Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon proudly presents Wave Rave 2013, the ultimate year-end beach house concert-party! 

What better way to end the year than be with friends and family in an out-of-town vacation, while enjoying finest music and entertainment? 

Wave Rave 2013 features top-of-the-line artists including award-winning rock band Up Dharma Down and pop rock icon Yeng Constantino. 

Crack up with the infectious humor of stand-up comedians Super Tekla and Iyah from popular comedy bar “Laffline,” which is one of the trailblazers in Philippine stand-up comedy. 

And to cap the night, dance to the beat of DJ Nina, dubbed as the metro’s hottest female DJ and who’s a mainstay stunner at the top clubs and bars in Metro Manila. 

The 30-hectare resort is one of the budding tourist destinations in Southern Luzon waiting to be rediscovered. It’s just a two-hour drive away from Manila. 

There will be a shuttle service for participants to and from the resort. Gold ticket holders also get free resort accommodation.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Visayas.

Don’t miss Wave Rave 2013 on December 21, 2013 at the Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon.

Tickets go on sale Friday 22nd November, call Noreen at 0915-653-1276. 

Gold P2,500 (hotel package), Silver P1,500

DepEd receives Samsung tablets for recovery of school documents damaged by Yolanda

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The policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) with regard to disasters is the immediate resumption of classes as soon as it is safe and there are learning spaces available. But tents and teachers are not the only things needed to resume normal schooling.

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) donated 40 Samsung tablets to DepEd., during the turnover ceremony last 29th of November, 2013 (Friday). The delegation was headed by Her Excellency Ambassador Hatice Pinar Isik, the foremost official of the Turkish Mission to the Philippines. This effort was made to help the Department, as well as regional and division offices in recovering what was left of the documents in the schools ravaged by super typhoon Yolanda. 

“Restoring and preserving records is just as important as providing education. The most affected group here are graduating students,” explained Assistant Secretary Reynaldo D. Laguda, emphasizing on the urgency needed to restore as much school records as possible. 

With these 40 tablets on hand, the department would be able to ensure the proper documentation of school records which were soaked, soiled, or totally destroyed. This project also ensures the longevity of school documents from being further damaged by such calamities. 

The said effort has four major phases to ensure an organized filing of the salvaged documents. It starts with the deployment of division-assigned personnel for the capturing of documents, with the use of the tablets, in the affected schools. The data would then be off-loaded to the home divisions for proper reviewing and renaming of the files. Once the files have been recorded and accounted for, they will be distributed back to the individual schools for their own record keeping. Once the system is in place, it will then be replicated for the schools and other division offices as disaster risk mitigating initiative. 

“By next week, we will be bringing these (tablets) to Leyte and Samar,” Laguda adds. “This assistance from TIKA would surely help speed up the process in bringing back normalcy to the students’ school calendar and would eventually sustain our schools in the prevention of the same problem in file storage for similar disasters in the future.”