The first Contemporary A Cappella Group Competition in the Philippines this October.
Join AKAPELA OPEN (Contemporary Group Acappella Singing Competition) and deadline for submission of entries is on September 28, 2013.
AKAPELA OPEN is presented to you by: The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab, PLDT-SMART FOUNDATION, One Meralco Foundation. Brought to you by: PCDA (Philippine Choral Directors Association), Crossover 105.1.
IMFeD™ Experts Reveal New Tactics to Help Parents Manage Children with Feeding Difficulties
As
many as 50 percent of parents report feeding difficulties with their
children and are worried about their child’s physical and mental
development
Studies show that 6 out of 10 mothers report that their children have
feeding difficulties.
The Identification and Management of Feeding Difficulties (IMFeD) program is an evidence-based solution system that aims to screen, assess, and diagnose children with feeding difficulties. It also provides tools and appropriate treatment plans for the different types of feeding difficulties.
Currently, there are more than 400 IMFeD MD Network who can be consulted for these conditions. These doctors have collaborated to form an IMFeD network to share the advocacy of screening every child for feeding difficulties and to provide clinical expertise in managing these children.
Abbott Nutrition Philippines supports this endeavor by creating awareness on the IMFeD MD Network.
Feeding
Difficulties is more than just a phase:
The effect may last up to 11 years of a
child’s life and children with severe and prolonged feeding
difficulties may experience impaired growth and low nutrient intake
which result in physical and cognitive problems if not reversed.
"Feeding
difficulties can be severe enough to impact on growth and nutrient
intake, so it is important not only to address the eating behavior
but also to provide adequate calories and nutrients to children as
part of their management," said Dr. Rita Paz Rowena A. De
Guzman, Fellow and Board Member, Philippine Society for Developmental
and Behavioral Pediatrics.
The
most common nutrients lacking in a child with feeding difficulties
include Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Iron and Zinc. In order for a child to
reach their optimum growth potential they require these essential
nutrients as well as adequate calories.
Feeding
Difficulties have different types:
There
are four general types of feeding difficulties:
Parental
Perceptions – child who is
achieving satisfactory growth but the parents believe their child’s
appetite is limited.
Fundamentally
vigorous – child who rarely
shows signs of hunger or interest in food. The child is very
active, more interested in playing and is easily distracted.
Highly
Selective eater – child has
limited food selection, has negative reactions to taste, texture,
smell and appearance of food
Fear
of feeding – child is afraid
to eat after having a painful or bad experience with eating
IMFeD
Aims to Address this Serious Condition:
Since
there are different types of feeding behaviors that require a
tailored approach, mothers need to be aware of the seriousness of
this condition. Prevention and early intervention are important and
these can be best consulted with a pediatrician trained on the
management of feeding difficulties.
To know the doctors who are part of the
IMFeD MD Network in your area, please call
995-1555 or 1-800-10-995-155.
Great news for Shane's fans in the Philippines! Shane is coming to Manila!
Westlife former lead vocalist Shane Filan is coming to Manila for a series of shows at SM Malls on Sept. 28, 6 p.m. at The Block of SM City North Edsa and Sept. 29, 4 p.m. at The Podium to promote his brand-new EP titled Everything To Me exclusively distributed by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).
Shane is known to millions as the front man of Westlife with a string of hits: If I Let You Go, I Lay My Love On You, Swear It Again and Flying Without Wings. The group has sold over 50 million records around the world, including a staggering 14 No. 1 singles in the UK alone — the third highest in the UK music history.
In 2010, Westlife was named the top-selling album group of the 21st century. It bid fans farewell in 2012 with a successful tour. Shane has been working on his solo material since then. Last month, he co-wrote and released his debut single Everything To Me, produced by Grammy award-winning producer, Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison and Train). The edgy pop song is the lead track on an EP which includes three other brand-new songs, written by Shane. A full album is expected to follow later in the year.
Shane Filan Live! in Manila is presented by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), SMART Music, SM North Edsa The Block, The Podium and Astroplus/Astrovision. It is sponsored by KPUB Barbeque Restaurant Meat All You Can with media partners, MYX, etc, Jack TV, MOR 101.9 For Life, Business World, HerWord.com, Most Wanted Hits (MWH Magazine), Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, Lionheart TV and LINE.
Download Everything To Me EP online via Smart Music http://www.smart.com.ph/music or iTunes. Grab a copy of the CD which will be available nationwide soon in Astroplus/Astrovision.
This year will see a more spectacular celebration of Oktoberfest’ - the biggest beer festival celebrated around the world, at Sofitel’s newly renovated Harbor Garden Tent.
This year’s Oktoberfest’ marks the 75th year anniversary of German Club’s Oktoberfest in Manila and will have an even grander spread of authentic Bavarian cuisine. Music by the “Bavarian Sound Express”, well-known from previous Oktoberfests in Manila will definitely make every guest sing and dance all night long.
In celebration of the 180th year of the Oktoberfest worldwide, the Harbor Garden Tent will be decorated in the Bavarian colors, white and blue. Authentic Oktoberfest tables and benches will be set up to give a festive beer garden fair setting.
A colorful Bavarian culinary spread will be prepared by Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s executive chef Eric Costille and the German Club chefs such as fresh roasted pork knuckles, roasted calf, laugen rolls, grilled sausages and mouth-watering pastries paired with refreshing, ice cold San Miguel beer free flowing for all to enjoy. Ladies in dirndl and gentlemen in their Lederhosen will be adding to the Oktoberfest spirit.
Adding to the excitement and thrill of this year’s celebration is Bloomfields performing on the 19th of October.
Over 4 million worth of prizes to be won in the raffle from a roundtrip business class ticket to Germany with Etihad, Mercedes Benz ML class weekend drive with overnight stay in Baguio, laptops, DSL cameras from Canon, I-pads from Mac, Levis jeans, Puma shirts and many more.
Contact Details:
For inquiries, please call the German Club Manila at (63 2) 817-3552, (63 2) 818-4236 or Sofitel Philippine Plaza at (63 2) 832-6988 and (63 2) 551-5555 ext. 6988, or email germanclub@germanclub.ph
Rion Page is naturally talented with amazing gift. She isn't going to let anything get in the way of her dream.
She inspires the judges with her performance of Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away"!
This Florida girl with great voice and joint disorder blows 'X-Factor' judges away.
It is great to see that Rion Page is so full of positive energy which allowed that amazing singing to be heard over any fear about her physical condition.
Rion Paige doesn't want anyone feeling sorry for her and after watching this inspirational clip, it's hard to see how anyone could. Rion is truly talented. She sang directly from the soul that she cannot hold back the desire to express it.The 13-year-old "X Factor USA" contestant is nearly blind in one eye and suffers from a condition called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita which causes the joints in her hands to curve. But her challenges haven’t stopped her from developing an incredible voice that brought the house down at her recent performance.
Simon Cowell said "I think you're literally extraordinary. I really do."
"I remember the first day I met Carrie Underwood and I remember predicting this girl was going to go on and do special things with her life and I'm going to say the same about you, Rion. I'm going to remember this audition for a long, long time."
