Hiyas Books Help Kids to Be Helpful and Healthy

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Nowadays, the internet has a huge impact on children.  Nevertheless, parents still have other tools they can use in teaching values to their kids. A helpful tool is a good book that children will enjoy reading. But with so many children’s books available in the bookstores, it can be a challenge for parents to choose the right book. 

Hiyas, OMF Literature’s imprint for children’s books, assists parents by publishing books that help children form healthy habits and grow in Godly character. Plus, the books are fun to read! Hiyas offers a wide selection of books on different topics, ranging from books on values and health to Bible stories and activity books. 

A popular Hiyas series is the Dee the Bee series written by Joyce Piap-Go and illustrated by Maria Cristina Sison. The series helps kids develop positive values, stay healthy, and take care of the environment. In Bee Helpful, the seventh title in the series, Dee the Bee teaches young kids practical life skills they will need when they grow up, including lessons on how to be diligent, independent, and kind. The book also encourages adults to help kids nurture a caring and helping attitude by “deliberately creating opportunities for them to act compassionately.”

Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! (Tada! The Heavyweight Twins!) by pediatrician and writer Luis “Tito Dok” Gatmaitan introduces the topic of weight management and good eating habits to children. The twenty-first title in the bestselling “Mga Kuwento ni Tito Dok (Stories of Uncle Doc)” series, Ang Kambal na Hebigat  not only addresses obesity in children but also gives tips on how parents can help their kids have proper weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The book features the fun illustrations of Mike Amante.

Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! (That’s Dirty, Judy Ann!), is the second title in “Oki Dok!”, the new health series by Luis “Tito Dok” P. Gatmaitan specially written for younger kids. With adorable illustrations by Cy Vendivil, Oki Dok! features fun and simple stories that address the health and hygiene concerns of preschoolers. In the book, Tito Dok explains the value of cleanliness through the endless—but loving—reminders of a mother obsessed with being clean.

Bee Helpful and Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! are available for P100.00 each, while Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! sells for P120.00. All three titles are available at National Book Store, OMF Lit Bookshop, Passages, and other leading bookstores nationwide. The book can also be ordered online through passagesbooks.com.

Rosanna Arquette, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, Mandy Moore, Olivia Munn, Niecy Nash, Gina Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph and Marisa Tomei To Present at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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Rosanna Arquette, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, Mandy Moore, Olivia Munn, Niecy Nash, Gina Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph and Marisa Tomei will present Actor® awards at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. This octet of accomplished women joins an elongating list of actors who will honor their colleagues at the SAG Awards® Ceremony that already includes Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Lupita Nyong'o, Emma Stone and Kelly Marie Tran. The 24th Annual SAG Awards® will air live from the U.S. on Monday, 22 January, at 9 A.M., first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

CEREMONY WILL AIR LIVE ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY 2018, 

9:00AM ON BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

Also gracing the SAG Awards stage will be the Actor® nominees who will introduce film clips showcasing their outstanding cast performances: Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams. While the 24th SAG Awards has been dedicated to celebrating women, it has always been the intention that these introductions follow the long-standing SAG Awards tradition that cast members, both male and female, represent the film for which their work has been recognized. 

Rosanna Arquette (upcoming Holy Lands, upcoming Puppy Love) earned a Golden Globe nomination and a BAFTA for her performance in Desperately Seeking Susan.

Gabrielle Carteris was re-elected SAG-AFTRA president on April 9, 2016. She is the chair of the National TV/Theatrical Contracts Negotiating Committee and leads the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement, in addition to serving as a vice president on the AFL-CIO’s executive council and representing SAG-AFTRA with the International Federation of Actors (FIA). Carteris became a household name playing Andrea Zuckerman on the Aaron Spelling drama Beverly Hills, 90210.

Mandy Moore (This is Us, upcoming The Darkest Minds) is a first-time Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee for her part in the This Is Us ensemble, which also earned her a Golden Globe nomination for her supporting role performance.

Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse, upcoming The Predator) co-announced the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees on Dec. 13.

Niecy Nash (Claws, The Soul Man) received two Emmy nominations for her supporting role in Getting On. She also co-announced the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees on Dec. 13.

Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, upcoming Annihilation) earned a Golden Globe for her performance in the titular role of Jane the Virgin, a role that garnered nominations for two additional Golden Globes and an Image Award.

Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids, upcoming Life of the Party) received an Actor® nomination for her performance in the cast of Bridesmaids. She recently co-starred in and produced the sketch series Maya & Marty.

Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: Homecoming) has received three SAG Award nominations, one for her supporting role in Unhook the Stars and the other two for her performance in the cast of The Big Short and In the Bedroom. She earned an Oscar for her supporting role in My Cousin Vinny.

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Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams To Present at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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CEREMONY WILL AIR LIVE ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY 2018, 9:00AM ON BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Holly Hunter, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoe Kazan, Frances McDormand, Laurie Metcalf, Kumail Nanjiani, Sam Rockwell, Ray Romano, Saoirse Ronan and Allison Williams will be presenters at the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®.

This elite group joins a growing roster of actors who will honor their colleagues at the SAG Awards® Ceremony that already includes Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Lupita Nyong'o, Emma Stone and Kelly Marie Tran.  The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will air LIVE from the U.S. on Monday, 22 January, 9 A.M., first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

All of these newly announced presenters have been nominated for SAG Awards in the category Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and will be introducing a clip from the relevant film. “At its best, the cast of a film shapes the story into a believable world that reflects the reality of every character’s life,” Connell said. “This award recognizes those cast performances that embody why acting is a collaborative art.” 

FROM THE CAST OF THE BIG SICK (Amazon Studios):

Holly Hunter is a seven-time Actor® nominee for her work in film and television, including three consecutive nominations for her role as Grace Hanadarko in the drama series Saving Grace. This year, the Oscar® winner’s (for The Piano) performance in The Big Sick earned her a Supporting Role nomination in addition to her nomination as part of the cast.

Zoe Kazan is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Kumail Nanjiani is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year. 

Ray Romano earned 12 previous nominations for his performance as the lead actor in Everybody Loves Raymond, a series for which he also earned an Actor® as a member of the Ensemble.

FROM THE CAST OF GET OUT (Universal Pictures):

Daniel Kaluuya is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. In addition to his Cast nomination, he is nominated for his Leading Role in Get Out.

Allison Williams is a first-time presenter and nominee at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.

FROM THE CAST OF LADY BIRD (A24):

Laurie Metcalf is a three-time Actor® nominee, returning to the Screen Actors Guild Awards with concurrent nominations for her Supporting Role in addition to being a cast member of Lady Bird. She was previously nominated as part of the Comedy Series Ensemble for Desperate Housewives.

Saoirse Ronan returns to the Screen Actors Guild Awards after previous nominations for her lead role in Brooklyn, for which she also received an Oscar® nomination, and as a cast member in The Grand Budapest Hotel. She is nominated for her Leading Role in Lady Bird, for which she received a Golden Globe, in addition to as a cast member.

FROM THE CAST OF MUDBOUND (Netflix):

Mary J. Blige is a first-time presenter and nominee at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her portrayal of Florence Jackson in Mudbound received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by Female Actor in a Supporting Role in addition to as a cast member.

 Jason Clarke is a first-time nominee and presenter at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

FROM THE CAST OF THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (Fox Searchlight):

Woody Harrelson is a seven-time SAG Awards nominee who received an Actor® for his performance in the cast of No Country for Old Men. This year he is nominated for Supporting Role as well as for his cast performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Frances McDormand is a two-time Actor® recipient for her roles in Olive Kitteridge and Fargo, for which she also earned an Oscar®. She is currently nominated for SAG Awards her Leading Role in addition to as a cast member in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. She also received Actor® nominations for her Supporting Role in North Country and in Almost Famous, for which she additionally was nominated as a cast member.

Sam Rockwell received his third and fourth Actor® nominations this year, as a cast member as for his Supporting Role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, for which he previously received a Golden Globe.

Blue Ant Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).

For the latest news, exclusive content and more of the Screen Actors Guild Awards follow Blue Ant Entertainment on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment/,@BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram, and @BlueAntEnt on Twitter.

Blue Ant Entertainment

The destination for the best mix of reality, drama, comedy and daily entertainment. Featuring shows same day or express from the U.S. and U.K. including top-rated dramasBull, Reign; the biggest talent competitions in the world, America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor UK; dailies Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden.  It is home to some of the biggest award shows in the world aired ‘LIVE,’ including The Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

A Nobu-Style Romantic Retreat at City of Dreams Manila

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Love is in the air at Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila where two new accommodation packages and three spa packages are on offer for the love month of February. 

Couples booking the “Moments Made Perfect” room package will enjoy a luxurious overnight stay in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two, P5,000 dining credits that can used for an intimate dinner in any of the City of Dreams Manila-operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting and Café Society, and a special Valentine’s amenity. 

For a rejuvenating experience, couples can opt for the “Stay Well” overnight accommodation in a Nobu deluxe room with buffet breakfast for two and a Valentine’s treat, a 60-minute renewal massage for two at the Nobu spa and P3,000 dining credits.

The hotel’s Nobu Spa also presents a “Journey to Serenity” offering a choice from three spa packages: Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence and Nobu Sparty. 

The Harmony package consists of a one-hour Renewal Massage – a combination of yoga stretches, Swedish techniques, and acupressure movements using relaxing blended essential oils – and a Nobu Sunday brunch experience for one guest.

The Couple’s Indulgence is a romantic escapade, starting with a soothing floral foot ritual of a refreshing exfoliation and deep therapeutic massage followed by an intensive 90-minute Philippine “Hilot” full body massage, to help calm the senses and aid restoration, and healthy light snacks at the Wave pool side restaurant where the couple can choose two healthy options from any of these: Thai Beef Salad, Santa Fe Salad, Tofu Wrap and Grilled Vegetables, and Grilled Caesar Chicken Sandwich.

The Nobu Sparty is designed for friends looking for an ideal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day together and toast to the good times. This Nobu spa package for three persons includes: a 30-minute express facial using products from the Pevonia skin care line, followed by a 60-minute Muscle Release massage to alleviate tension and muscular stress, easing stiff neck, lower back pain, and sore and tight shoulders. After an immersive treatment, healthy snacks follow at Wave restaurant to cap the pampering experience. 

The “Moments Made Perfect” and “Stay Well” Nobu room packages are at P12,888 and P14,888, respectively. The Spa Harmony, Couple’s Indulgence, and Nobu Sparty packages are priced at P5,398, P5,998, and P7,998, respectively. 

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Terms and conditions apply.

AXA Financial Needs Analysis platform launched

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently introduced the Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) platform to its distributors, customers, and prospective clients. The FNA, both an application and a service from AXA, enables agents to engage with customers easily and explain the importance of life protection in planning for the future and for emergencies. 

This is in keeping with AXA’s promise to help customers live the life they choose by creating a solid financial game plan in life. A shorter version of the FNA platform may be accessed through the insurer’s website at www.axa.com.ph/efna while the full version may be undergone with the help of a financial advisor (Fill out the online form at www.axa.com.ph/appointments to get in touch with an agent).

At the FNA launch event were (L-R) AXA Philippines chief business development officer for distribution Ronald Agoncillo, chief finance officer Don San Jose, chief customer officer Amor Balagtas, president and CEO Rahul Hora, chief distribution officer Marie Raymundo, and chief transformation and operations officer John Hilson.