The Medical City presents the winners of “TMC for Kids: Healthy Eating Plate" poster-making contest on good nutrition

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L-R: 3rd place Jason Oliver Bacas from Lourdes School, 1st Isabella R. Hilario from St. Paul College and Patrice Sebastien M. Olaguera, Lourdes School

“TMC for Kids: Healthy Eating Plate – A poster-making contest on good nutrition” winners were awarded last July 27, 2016 at the TMC Auditorium.

Winners received plaques, gift certificates and gift bags, while a special prize given to the entry with most likes on The Medical City’s Facebook page. The winning designs were used by The Medical City for internal posters and educational materials.

Advocating proper nutrition through arts, the Medical City raises awareness on proper nutrition through a poster making contest dubbed as "TMC for Kids: Healthy Eating Plate."

The Medical City Nutrition Management Services, together with the Center for Developmental Pediatrics, have taken heed of this concern by launching a poster-making contest dubbed “TMC for Kids: Healthy Eating Plate – A poster-making contest on good nutrition.” 

This project is also in line with the “Pinggang Pinoy” campaign of the Department of Health (DOH) in celebration of the National Nutrition Month 2016. The contest was opened to all Grade 5 students and each school sent their five best entries. A total of 25 posters have already been entered into the competition. 

“We are glad of the turnout and the number of entries that we received, which means more and more people are now realizing the fact and the dangers of unhealthy eating, especially among kids. We are happy as well that people responded to this contest, which is aligned with the DOH’s National Nutrition Month campaign and serves as a vital part of the hospital’s advocacy on healthy eating that should start at an early age,” declares Dr. Marianna Sy-Quia Sioson, Head of the Nutrition Management Department of The Medical City.

The impact of good nutrition early in life can reach far into the future.

The right nutrition in the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday builds the foundation for the child’s ability to grow, learn and thrive.

However, recent surveys showed a significant rise in malnutrition among Filipino children, making the situation truly alarming. Without a doubt, undernutrition still exists and remains a national priority but pediatric overweight and obesity have both become a growing concern among medical practitioners and should be of importance to mothers and would-be mothers.

The Medical City (TMC) is a world-class hospital healthcare organization with 48 years of experience in hospital operation and administration. With its main facility located along Ortigas Avenue, TMC boasts of experienced and esteemed medical experts of various fields with modern facilities that offer the highest standard of healthcare quality as accredited by the Joint Commission International, a prestigious accrediting body for international healthcare organizations.

ASUS Philippines Confirms Arrival of ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone 3 Max this August

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ASUS Zenfone 3 Max     and      ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser 

ASUS Philippines confirms the arrival of its newest addition to the ZenFone 3 smartphone series - the ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone3 Max together with the three phones slated to launch in time of Zenvolution event on this August.

The Zenfone 3 family just got bigger and bolder! 

Conceived with sophistication and affordability in mind, these two products have outdone their previous predecessors with sophisticated design, a world-class camera, reliable performance, and unparalleled, lasting longevity.

Beauty and Elegance Inside Out

The ZenFone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max features a 13MP camera with the latest Sony IMX214 sensor that captures stunning photos without any lag. The ZenFone 3 Laser in particular is able to achieve focus in just 0.03 seconds, and its laser has an operational range of 1.5, twice compared to other smartphones.

This camera also has an industry-leading Low Light mode with pixel-merging technology that captures 400%-brighter photos at night or in extreme low-light scenes – all that without the need for any flash.

Meanwhile, their Backlight (Super HDR) mode can see through daytime shadow with superb clarity, while its Super Resolution mode captures detailed images at resolutions of up to 52MP.

The 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Laser and 5.2-inch ZenFone 3 Max sport a sophisticated aluminum alloy with design elements that add visual aesthetics and an easy, comfortable grip.

Both phones have a finely sandblasted matt surface and a gently rounded edge, combined with a refined metallic-chamfered edge surrounding its display.

Both also sport the quintessential and ergonomic fingerprint sensor placed near the top of its rear panel, allowing the index finger to naturally rest on it. The fingerprint sensor allows it to rapidly unlock the phone, using authentication by other apps.

ZenFone 3 Laser is available in two attractive colors to complement even the most-color conscious attire: glacier silver and sand gold. While the ZenFone 3 Max is available in three attractive colors: titanium gray, glacier silver, and sand gold.

Extreme Performance and Longevity

The ZenFone 3 Laser boasts a powerful Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that will be able to satisfy everyone’s entertainment needs, that is also backed with one of the loudest and clearest speakers in its class because of the magnets used in its voice coils that have an extremely strong magnetic flux.

The ZenFone 3 Max offers longevity like no other with its 4130mAh battery that provides up to 30 days of standby time, and the ability to turn into a power bank with reverse-charging capabilities offering high-speed charging of other devices, it is also equipped with a powerful Quad-Core 64 bit processor running at 1.25Ghz complimented with a Mali T720 graphics processor.

An Incredible Smartphone Innovation

From the birth of ZenFone 2 Laser and ZenFone Max that pushed innovation to deliver an unparalleled smartphone experience, ASUS has outdone itself once more with a rebirth in the form of the ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone 3 Max which offers the best of both worlds in terms of design and performance, without a doubt – innovation is, and will always be, the middle name of ASUS.

Specifications 

ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL) 

5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401ppi

1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core CPU

Adreno 505 GPU

4GB RAM

32GB internal storage

Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB (uses SIM2)

13MP Sony IMX214 sensor Laser AF rear camera w/ dual-tone LED flash

8MP front-facing camera

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)

4G LTE

Wi-Fi 802.11ac

Bluetooth 4.1

GPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass

3000mAh battery

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

149 x 76 x 8.05mm

150g

ASUS Zenfone 3 Max (ZC502TL)

5.2-inch IPS LCD @ 1280 x 720 pixels, 282ppi

1.5GHz MediaTek MT6753T quad-core processor

Mali-T720 MP2 GPU

3GB RAM

32GB internal storage

Expandable via microSD (uses SIM2)

13MP autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash

5MP front-facing camera

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)

4G LTE

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.1

GPS w/ A-GPS, Glonass

Fingerprint scanner

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

149.5 x 73.7 x 8.55 mm

148g

"Everything I Need to Learn This Summer, I Learned from Jollibee" - Jollibee Mini Managers Camp/JKC kids

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Kids share to us how the enjoyed their time spending summer at Jollibee.

Brothers Tyler and Tyreke Ang had a fun idea last summer: both signed up as kiddie managers at their favorite jolly place, Jollibee.

“I love going to Jollibee because every visit brings happy memories. So my brother and I wanted to experience what it was like working there. And we did last summer,” said 8-year-old Tyler.

Tyler was talking about the Jollibee Mini Managers Camp, where members of the Jolly Kiddie Club (JKC) enjoyed a week of fun activities involving art, storytelling, kitchen work and of course, being little managers of the store complete with their manager’s uniform.

The kids manned the 300 participating Jollibee branches nationwide.

Starting fresh on their roles, the energetic brothers got to know their way around the store during the first day. Hearing the humble beginnings of Jollibee and how a certain Mister Tony turned it to become the country’s iconic fast food chain gave a jolt of inspiration to the young managers to do well in their new role.

“I loved greeting everyone ‘Jolly morning! Welcome to Jollibee!’” said 4-year-old Tyreke, who also got awarded as “Most Bubbly” in his group.

Tyler said he enjoyed learning kitchen tricks like how to make his favorite yummy burger, including a proper way to wrap burgers.

Of course, nobody went home without learning impressive dance moves from their favorite mascot, Jollibee. Both kids discovered their love for dancing, thanks to their beloved bee.

From the kitchen work to greeting people and showing off groovy dance skills at fun parties, the kiddie managers saw everyone in the team giving their best so kids and families are assured of a jolly dining experience.

“My mom told me being a manager is more than a title. It means taking care of people and appreciating everyone for doing a good job,” said Tyler.

From his own experience, Tyler said a manager is humble, a good listener and also helps create a spirit of fun in the jolly workplace.

“I learned from the camp that a manager’s job means taking care of the team and the customers, showing respect to everyone and being friendly. I think it also pays to be thankful to people for doing their best in their jobs,” said Tyler.

Summer sure is over but the kiddie managers said they would both practice the lessons they learned at the Jollibee camp and apply it in school and at home.

“Spending summer at Jollibee was more than fun. It inspired us to be better,” said Tyler.

If your kids are not JKC members yet, just visit a Jollibee store to register.

Sprite levels up diskarte with new LeBron’s Mix!

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Coca-Cola brings to the Philippines Sprite LeBron’s Mix, the first-ever, limited edition King James drink so you can have the NBA superstar’s diskarte in you.

The new LeBron’s Mix – a combination of the crisp, refreshing lemon-lime taste of Sprite with the delicious twist of natural cherry and orange flavors. It comes in an eye-catching bold red packaging with LeBron’s initials and his iconic crown, which symbolizes his legendary nickname ‘King James.’

The relationship of Sprite with LeBron began in 2003 before the NBA player started his first professional game. A strong innovator of street culture all over the world, Sprite followed the NBA Finals MVP’s 13-year journey, collaborating with the player for new innovations to offer to the fans.

The new LeBron’s Mix was launched last July 26 at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati.

“Sprite is deeply rooted in its intense refreshment. Drinking an ice-cold Sprite clears your mind and helps you make your diskarte. In addition, the brand has always been grounded in the country’s street culture – and there is no better way to bring street culture to life here in the Philippines that with the sport that everyone loves, basketball,” says Stephan Czypionka, Vice President for Marketing of Coca-Cola Philippines.

Jeron Teng

During the launch, media guests, Coca-Cola partners and some sports personalities such as basketball players Jeron Teng, LA Revilla and Karl Kramer were the firsts to experience this whole new level of diskarte as they got to tag along in playing basketball inspired games like the Doble Diskarte and Spot your Diskarte Shot where they were able to win prizes.

Others got to take home Sprite premium and limited edition items, as well. Familiar faces from the sports field added more energy as PBA courtside reporter Mara Aquino and UAAP sports commentator Boom Gonzalez hosted the event.

As Sprite continues to be a highly popular favorite among basketball players and fans, its legacy takes another step higher as NBA star player James LeBron extends his partnership with the brand.

Feel like a king or queen and diskarte like one with the new Sprite LeBron’s Mix.

Show your diskarte move like the NBA King of Diskarte LeBron James!

Sprite LeBron’s Mix available in PET bottles and cans.

Myrtle Sarrosa is the new ambassadress of Megasoft's New Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners, and with “SISTERS’ SCHOOL IS COOL” campaign

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Myrtle Sarrosa

Megasoft Hygenic Products Inc, makers of Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners launched “Sisters’ School Is Cool” with the newest ambassadress ABS-CBN Star Magic's Myrtle Sarrosa.

Well known costplayer and PBB winner,  an advocate now having the campaign dubbed as “SISTERS’ SCHOOL IS COOL” and enjoying fun-filled events held nationwide.

Myrtle with the Hotlegs performed during “SISTERS’ SCHOOL IS COOL” campaign press conference held at the Oriental Palace Restaurant, T.Morato, Quezon City, July 29, 2016.

“Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners give me Confidence, Comfort, Fun, Happiness and Love. I Love My Sisters,” said Myrtle.

Here are interesting updates on the life of beautiful young celebrity - Myrtle.

MYRTLE SARROSA IS AN ACHIEVER

From a simple girl in Iloilo, she became a well-known cosplayer, SK President, PBB Big Winner, artista, host, courtside reporter, a recording artist and now a songwriter. But among her achievements, the closest to her heart is being a student- a Broadcast Communication senior in UP Diliman, running for cum laude.

“SISTERS’ SCHOOL IS COOL”

Myrtle and Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners share the same vision and passion for education. With a common advocacy, Megasoft Hygenic Products Inc, makers of Sisters Sanitary Napkins and Pantyliners launched “Sisters’ School Is Cool” with Myrtle as its campaign ambassadress. 

The “SISTERS’ SCHOOL IS COOL” campaign aims to inspire students to finish school, which is a step closer to fulfilling their dreams. The campaign recognizes outstanding students and teachers of different schools around the country.  Recently, the first set of Sisters’ Choice Awards was handed out in Norala High School in South Cotabato and later in Gingoog City Comprehensive School in Misamis Oriental. The said schools were also given assistance as part of the campaign. “Sisters’ School Is Cool” is set to visit Davao and Negros Occidental.

“I LOVE MY SISTERS MALL CONCERTS”

Another fun-filled event is the “I Love My Sisters Mall Concerts”. 

Myrtle, together with fellow Sisters endorsers, Hotlegs’ Nesh, Labb, Cath and Alex, will be performing in malls nationwide including:

SM Molino - July 31

SM Dasma -  Aug. 6

SM Baguio -  Aug. 20

SM Rosales Pangasinan -  Aug. 21, 2016

“I Love My Sisters Mall Concerts” will also be part of the Kadayawan Festival at Gaisano Grand Mall, Davao on Aug. 19, 2016.

“SISTERS’ DAY: WE ARE ONE, WE ARE SISTERS”

The much- awaited “Sisters’ Day” celebration with the theme “We Are One, We Are Sisters” happens on Aug. 7, 2016 in Starmall Alabang. 

Myrtle and the Hotlegs will be joined by Nash Aguas, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, Brace Arquiza and Grae Fernandez, collectively known as Gimme 5.Songs, dances, fun games, prizes and surprises await our sisters.

Expect more exciting events from Myrtle and Sisters Sanitary Napkins!

Check out www.megasoft.com.ph , megasoft hygenic (@sisters_ph) and facebook.com/sistersph