MYNP Honors Inspiring Mothers Through Best Nanay Awards

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The 5th Best Nanay Awards recently recognized 11 inspiring mothers who created a remarkable difference in peoples’ lives.

Hosted by celebrity couple Julius Babao and Tintin Bersola-Babao, the MYNP awards night was held at Chardonnay by Astoria located at 352 Captain Javier Street, along Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City.

Organized by Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, the annual awarding ceremony is a fitting tribute to Filipino mothers who have inspiring stories to share, possess integrity and character, and hold a strong positive influence on her family and the people around her.

MYNP is a civic organization of loving Filipinos who love their mothers and who want to honor them by helping themselves, others, their communities, and the country.

In his speech, MYNP founder and chairman Boy Abunda said, “Ang gabing ito po ay nabuo dahil sa pagmamahal ng mga tao sa kanilang mga ina at dahil sa pagmamahal ng ating mga kaibigan sa Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation. I am eternally grateful na bawat taon ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng taong patuloy na tumutulong sa MYNP.”

“Naniniwala ako that no other job, no other profession, no other person in the world is more important than a mother. Sabi ng mga tatay, ‘Boy, bakit nanay ka na lang lagi ng nanay? Nasaan naman ang mga tatay?’ Parati ko ring sinasabi na lahat ng mga tatay ay may nanay. Lahat naman tayong mga anak ay may nanay.”

2018 Best Nanay Awardees:

Seated from left to right: Maria Teresa Cuartelon Carolino, 52 yo from Brgy Talipapa, QC; Felisa Corpuz Carpiso – 60 yo old from San Mateo, Isabela; Flocita Tilles Gragas – 72 years old from Delpan, Tondo, Manila; Remedios Oronce Agoncillo, 80 yo from Antipolo City; Esperanza Labatos Samaco, 80 yo from Maasin City Southern Leyte; Esterina Cuizon Alinsug- 71 yo from Tugbongan, Concolacion, Cebu City; Nenita Malig Naniong, 78yo from Galas, QC; Leonora Alvarez Gealogo 90 years old from Cavite; Rhodora Alcantara Bohol – 76 yo from Brgy Paligsahan, QC; Aleja Albesa Docena - 60 yo from Taft, Eastern Samar

Standing from left to right: 

Bemz Benedito, Julius Babao, Christine Bersola-Babao, Boy Abunda, 2nd Licerna R. Abunda Awardee Rhodora Pascual Morales, Aileen Robles, Nini Borja, Gasper Gozo 

The Best Nanay Awardees were Leonora Alvarez Gealogo from Cavite (90 years old), Remedios Oronce Agoncillo from Antipolo City (80), Nenita Malig Naniong from Galas, Quezon City (78), Aleja Albesa Docena from Taft, Eastern Samar (60), Maria Teresa Cuartelon Carolino from Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City (52), Esperanza Labatos Samaco from Maasin City, Southern Leyte (80), Esterina Cuizon Alinsug from Tugbongan, Concolacion, Cebu City (71), Felisa Corpuz Carpiso from San Mateo, Isabela (60), Flocita Tilles Gragas from Delpan, Tondo, Manila (72), and Rhodora Alcantara Bohol from Brgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City (76).

Likewise, the 2nd Licerna R. Abunda Award was presented to Rhodora Pascual Morales. The award is named after Boy Abunda’s beloved mother, Nanay Lesing. 

The pronounced winners each received cash prize, GCs and products from the sponsors, and a mother-and-child trophy handcrafted from Ifugao.

Nomination period for this year’s search for Best Nanay Awards started last July 31 until September 30. Individuals and organizations nominated their candidates using nomination form downloaded online.

An overwhelming 1,081 entries were received at the end of the nomination period. Last October 5, each nominee was carefully reviewed by a panel of judges composed of Paul Oledan, May Manuel, Francis Pring, Neth Acosta, Sharon Bon, Pam de Guzman, Roxel Ann Felizario, and Yolanda dela Cruz. As a result, the entries were trimmed down to 268.

The final judging was held on October 12. The shortlisted entries were further cut down by a group of judges which included Andrea Trinidad Echavez, RB Andres, Eden Flores, Lilibeth Velasco, Dr. Dennis Ngo, Myrna Roman, Dennis Arellano, Glenda de Guzman, and Sunder Maraon.

The final awardees were tabulated and verified by the accounting staff of M.E. Sicat Construction. 

Guest performers were Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI) artists Wilbert Ross, Drei Raña, Selena Cabusas, Gab Umali, and Bring Me The Boys (BMTB). 

The success of Best Nanay Awards were made possible through a number of sponsors: Jeffrey Ng and Vay Ng of Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Chardonnay by Astoria, Mike Sicat of M.E. Sicat Construction, Generika, Congresswoman Yedda Romualdez, Star Image Artist Management, Aqueous Entertainment, Great Image, Jollibee, Adobo Connection, Genesis Transport Service, Incorporated, TechnoMarine, Sogo Hotel, Icon Hotel, Eurotel, Beautederm, McDonalds, Montage, Donjar Burgers, Beauty in Seoul, Barlico, Mr. Latif Khabir, Vandarah Café and Fashion Hub, Mommy Treats, Rica dela Merced, SM Markets, Pro Young Wellness Clinic, Mr. Lorenzo Tan, InterMatrix Document Solutions Inc., Orange Blush Salon, and Asian Artists Agency Inc.

For more information about MYNP, please visit their website at www.makeyournanayproud.com and visit their FB Fan page at www.facebook.com/MYNP.OfficialFanpage or contact them at (02) 369-2143 or e-mail at makeyournanayproud@yahoo.com.

Make the most out of your Christmas Bonus with Eatigo’s restaurant partners

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The holidays are upon us, which means everyone is either gift-shopping or attending Christmas gatherings. Everyone is high on happiness and frankly, on all-out spending! . But there’s no need to fret and ruin the cheery mood—Eatigo is making the season more jolly with special discounts with participating restaurants all over the metro. And we’re talking up to half-off on your total bill!

Bonifacio Global City

Bonifacio Global City is known to be a hub for tech, culture, fashion, and especially food. So on your next shopping trip to the buzzing city, score delicious deals on well-loved eateries such as Jin Joo Korean Grill, Flatiron 1771, Gelatofix Lifestyle Cafe, Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken, and even Misto inside Seda Hotel.

Makati CBD

After a long day at work, there’s no need to skip out on the barkada reunion. Find your way into Makati’s diverse food haunts including drinks at Perfect Pint, a hearty serving of Korchetta at Gaja Korean Kitchen, mean sandwiches at Fatburger, UMU Japanese Restaurant at Dusit Thani, and Flavors at Holiday Inn Makati.

Let’s take it all the way to the Bay Area where shopping and gustatory delights meet. You can enjoy both a gorgeous view of the sunset and a delicious array of food over at Brasserie on 3 at Conrad Manila, The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams, a delicious experience at Chateaubriand Premium Steak Restaurant, and Fatburger at SM Mall of Asia.

Airport Area

Got an upcoming travel getaway this holiday? Make your waiting time less stressful and scour the NAIA area for Eatigo’s holiday treats with Kusina at Hilton Manila, Marriot Cafe at Manila Marriot Hotel, Silogue at Newport Mall, and Cafe Maxims or Passion which are both inside Maxims Hotel.

You won’t be burning through that Christmas bonus this year with Eatigo. Just download the app, sign up, and save on your food bills without saving on the experience. Now that’s the way to spend a holiday! Check Eatigo now https://goo.gl/NbGBmG.

Making room for the ‘best Christmas gift’ ever

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Time was when the countdown to Christmas had me happily anticipating the most wonderful time of the year. The sight of malls being dressed in holiday style, bazaars sprouting all over the metro, carols constantly being played, and the prospect of family get-togethers made me giddy with excitement.

When the holiday season is over, you will want to place your Yuletide decors in a self-storage facility instead of using up precious space in your home. 

But the recent years were times of change. Two of my siblings got married and settled abroad. A favorite uncle passed away. A cousin I grew up with and childhood friends from the old hometown have all found their dream jobs—in another continent.

Sadly, Christmas, I thought, will never be the same again. 

Or so I thought until one recent evening, when I’d finally set up the family’s heirloom belen, painstakingly cleaning and polishing the tiny figures in the manger. 

There I stood in the living room, surveying the results of my work: the gaily trimmed Christmas tree sparkled with hundreds of silver LED lights, a beautiful wreath welcomed guests at the front door, while near it, a four-feet-tall jolly ole Santa Claus stood watch over the foyer. 

Make your home or spare room more habitable and spacious again by placing your Yuletide decors and excess belongings in self-storage. 

Touches of Christmas brightened up more nooks and spaces in the comfy home I share with my husband Robert.

As I gazed at the sight of the little infant Jesus asleep in the manger, I couldn’t help smiling. This Christmas will be different. This Christmas, a precious little baby will bring back the magic that I thought I had lost. It’s because in a few weeks’ time, Robert and I will be welcoming our first baby, Mikhail, which means “Gift from God.” Mikhail, after all, is the best gift we would ever receive on this most blessed season.

This holiday season, one of the most rewarding Christmas gifts you can give to yourself and your family is a home full of love and free of clutter. 

We waited nearly five years for this baby. After getting married, we decided to savor life as a couple and save up before starting a family. We also wanted to travel unencumbered, spend time with friends, and enjoy our favorite pastime—shopping.

But Robert and I soon learned that none of these gave us the thrill and joy that we felt upon learning of Mikhail’s coming. The thought of cradling him gave us an unmistakeable sense of optimism about this new chapter in our lives.

Safeguard your Christmas decors, furnishings, and other belongings in a self-storage facility that provides a secure, convenient, and professionally operated system. 

So this year the spirit of Christmas is back. It’s all over our home, especially in Mikhail’s spanking new nursery room! It’s in the pastel colored walls, in the tiny white crib, the stuffed toy unicorn beside Mikhail’s fluffy white pillows, and in the sky blue rug with a rainbow print.

Just imagine: a year ago, Mikhail’s spiffy new nursery was our old store room, where Robert and I stashed most of our wedding gifts, our old décor, furnishings, and mementoes from numerous shopping trips. The clutter simply accumulated through the years.

We wondered then: where do we place the horde of possessions we didn’t have the heart to discard? Do we need to find a bigger place? 

That’s when Robert and I did some research online and learned about this concept of “self-storage.” Apparently, the practice of storing one’s belongings in a safe and secured facility outside your home has been around in the US for quite some time now. 

As we checked out more sites for self-storage, we happily discovered that we have our own self-storage facility right here in the metro, Loc&Stor 24/7, which is readily accessible from our place. That very same weekend, Robert and I lost no time in checking out their facility in Pasig.

Loc&Stor 24/7 is conveniently located at flood-free areas in Makati and Pasig. 

Loc&Stor 24/7 offers units ranging from 1.5-square-meter lockers that can fit eight balikbayan boxes to 18-square-meter jumbo-size units that can accommodate the contents of a 40-foot container.

During our visit, Robert and I personally inspected the facility, and I must say that we were really impressed with its security features, the convenience it offers, the cleanliness of its premises, as well as the professional customer service. 

Right there and then, we knew that we’d found the answer to our prayers and the space we needed for our peace of mind.

And guess what, our home now looks bigger than it actually is. And this Christmas season, we are set to welcome Mikhail to a home that is full of love . . . and free of clutter. 

Better than cash and credit: Enjoy holiday perks with PayMaya, your best shopping buddy this Christmas season!

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Whether you’re buying gifts for yourself or for your loved ones, PayMaya is bringing you more reasons to #ShopPaMore this Christmas season as it offers back-to-back online and offline cashbacks, and a chance to win P10 million at its “PayMaya Pa More” raffle promo. You can enjoy all of these perks, even without a credit card!

Shop to your heart’s content at Century City Mall’s Shopaholic Special from December 7-9, 2018, where you can enjoy a 20% cashback of up to P500 when you #ScanToPay using PayMaya QR.  

Splurge on your gifts for your family and friends, guilt-free because for every P2,000 single or accumulated receipt at merchants in Century City Mall, you earn an entry to get a chance to be one of 100 lucky shoppers who will take home a P10,000 cash prize. And when you #ScanToPay with PayMaya for your purchase, you get twice as many raffle entries, doubling up on your chances of winning!

But if you’re an online shopping junkie, you can also score a 10% cashback of up to P200 when you use your PayMaya virtual or physical card to pay for the things you love online– may it be gifts for your friends or airfare for your holiday getaway. You can take advantage of this awesome deal from December 8-10, 2018.

Come December 12, or more popularly known as the shopping holiday, 12/12, you can add a 20% cashback of up to P200 on top of the array of discounts and deals you’ll get when you shop at sites like Lazada and Zalora using your PayMaya virtual or physical card.

“This holiday season, paying using PayMaya for gifts and other treats you plan to give your friends and loved ones is not just more convenient, but definitely a lot more rewarding than using your credit cards or paying via cash. And the more you use your PayMaya account, the more perks and treats you’ll receive so you have more to share all around,” said Raymund Villanueva, Vice President and Head of Growth and Marketing at PayMaya Philippines

Shopping? It’s more fun with PayMaya!

Whether you’re shopping online or offline, PayMaya offers a convenient and safe cashless payment experience, proving to be the perfect shopping buddy this holiday season. To unlock the awesome discounts and cashbacks exclusive to PayMaya users, all you have to do is download the PayMaya app, register, and load up your account at any of PayMaya’s add-money stations.

You can use your PayMaya app to pay for the things you love online - from a cute purse at Zalora, to airfare tickets at Philippine Airlines, and even to your subscription on Netflix.

Also get extra perks and discounts when you #ScanToPay for your purchases in your favorite mall stores including The SM Store and Robinsons Department Stores, among many other merchants accepting PayMaya cards and PayMaya QR payments.

10 million reasons to celebrate the holiday season!

On top of these amazing cashbacks, you can also get a chance to win P10,000 everyday for the entire month of December, as well as P10,000,000 in the grand draw of the “PayMaya Pa More!” Raffle Promo.

In PayMaya, you get more chances to win these awesome prizes as you complete one cashless transaction after another. To earn raffle entries, you only have to:

·  Upgrade your PayMaya account  

·  Send money to friends or family

·  Shop online or in-store using your PayMaya virtual or physical card

·  Purchase telco load, gaming pins, or prepaid cable TV credits at the in-app shop  

·  Pay your bills  

·  Pay using PayMaya QR at partner merchants  

Download the PayMaya app now to get more from your every purchase. To stay updated on the latest promos and discounts from PayMaya, visit stories.paymaya.com/promos or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Health Talks : Movement Against Malaria, Conquering a Dreaded Disease

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Philippines observes Malaria Awareness Month last November, the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel was held and discuss how the Department of Health, private corporations and non-government organizations championed the eradication of malaria in Palawan, Bataan and Bulacan, with a success rate of as high as 96%.

Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., together with its partners, made it possible for the three provinces to be almost malaria-free and if the same program is replicable across the nation, especially in malaria endemic areas. 

At Kapihan held at Manila Hotel,  Malaria champions: Dr. Raffy Deray, national malaria coordinator of the DoH , Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Edgar Veron Cruz and Marvie Trudeu, and PSFI Deputy Program Manager for Movement Against Malaria (MAM)

Back in the 9os, the Phillppines used to be a hotbed of Malarla cases. Two decades in, the

country is close to becoming totaly Malarla free.

Health officlals and health advocates, however, belleve that there is still much to accomplish to completely rid the country of this dreaded disease.

In the Kaplhan sa Manla Hotel held last Monday, Department of Health (DOH) national Malaria coordinator Dr. Raffy Deray stressed that the country is definitely on its way to being Malaria-free, thanks to the efforts of some private-sector health advocates who have worked hand-in-hand with the government to curb the dreaded disease

Dr. Deray revealed that the number of Malarla cases in the country has dropped significantly in recent years, thanks to government partners who have spearheaded anti-Malaria. "Contrary to popular belief, the Malarla situatlon in the country is much better."

Now than our nelghboring countries in the ASEAN and even in the Aslan region," Dr. Deray stressed.

Probably the most successful anti-Malaria program initiated in the country is the program initated by Pillpinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI) in Palawan in 1999.  initially referred to as the Kilusan Ligtas Malaria (KLM), the program got off the ground with a Php36-million grant from Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX)  with the province of  Palawan as its starting point. 

"When we saw that the biggest problem of Palawan was its Malaria situation, we in PSFI decided to address this issue and started KLM immediately," Edgar Veron Cruz, PSFI executive director, revealed

Right from the start, PSFI's KLM had to contend with 78,000 Malaria cases In the province with an average of 100 deaths every year. 

The project's components were: early dlagnosis and prompt treatment, vector control, social mobilization and advocacy, and an information drive and communications for behavioral change.

By 2006, Malaria cases in Palawan had dropped to about 12,000, with 21 deaths. Impressed the Swiss-based Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis &Malarla, decided to support the program, which was then renamed Movement Against Malaria or MAM.

From then on, the number of Malaria cases continued to decline steadily, and what was just initiative in Palawan, became a nationwide anti-Malaria program.