Learning never stops this summer in Exploreum with fun

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Summer is just around the corner! Discover how to make learning a fun part of your children everyday summer routine.

Learning never stops this summer in Exploreum at SM Mall of Asia. With all the in-season classes and activities that are available, parents are caught between the choice of educational or fun engagements for their children.

If you’re in a struggle between the two, worry no more because SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. has the perfect summer activity for you!

SM Lifestyle Entertainment’s (SMLEI) Exploreum is a family-centered facility that believes in parent-children bonding activities that engage and mould curious minds through edutainment (a term used for education through entertainment). Now, fully renovated and with additional summer programs, Exploreum offers 118 child-friendly all-new interactive exhibits and over 100 interesting nuggets of information situated in eight major interactive galleries namely the Natural World, Human Adventure, Zoom, Connect, Cyberville, Space Camp, the Living Earth, and Science Park.

The Exploreum’s Main Attractions

One of the main attractions in Exploreum is the Science on a Sphere or the SOS. First in the Philippines, the Science on a Sphere is a room-sized digital globe that projects real-time, dynamic images of planets, climate change, ocean temperature, and even air traffic. Developed by the US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the SOS will be an interactive exhibit, allowing visitors to control the face of the sphere through a tablet.

If your kids are into movies, the Exploreum houses the country’s only full-sized Dome Theatre. Formerly known as the Planetarium, the Dome Theatre is the only theatre in the Philippines that could boast of its 180-degree digital screen and advanced audio-visual system. With the Digi-star 5, the world’s best-selling operating system and the latest installment for full dome theatres, the 158-seater Dome Theatre promises a photo-realistic experience through its clear-cut projections and remarkable surround sound that will make guests feel as if the cosmos are just within reach. This state-of-the-art facility will feature videos about the space, earth, and beyond.

Exploreum’s First Summer Camp

Involve your children in an entertaining and informative event this summer through the Exploreum Summer Camp 2015. Through this summer program, children will be exposed to practical science experiments that can help them appreciate how the world works. Designed for kids from 4-12 years old, this summer camp develops a learning experience for kids through fun and play. Filled with stimulating games and other exciting activities, the Summer Camp will run from May 8-10, 2015 in Exploreum at SM Mall of Asia. 

Science Quiz Bee

SMLEI will be hosting its first ever Science Quiz Bee: a nationwide inter-school competition that will focus on all branches of science. Running from July 2015 to February 2016, the winning school will take home a grand prize of 1 million pesos. Moreover, SMLEI will be giving away cash prices weekly, monthly, and quarterly in each of the qualifying competitions leading to the grand tournament. Students can also participate in the competition by setting up science exhibits in their respective schools.

With all the exhibits and events to look forward to, you can immerse your children in educational and engaging activities this summer at the Exploreum: where science becomes fun! The Exploreum is located at SM Mall of Asia and SM Lanang Premier. 

For more information, visit www.exploreum.ph

Happy International Women's Day!

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This Sunday, March 8, 2015 marks International Women’s Day, an annual event that celebrates women’s accomplishments and promotes global gender equality.

International Women's Day (IWD), also called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily in Europe, including Russia. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. 

In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. This is a day which some people celebrate by wearing purple ribbons.

Google has celebrated International Women’s Day with a doodle presenting women in high achieving roles as astronauts, scientists, athletes, teachers, musicians, chefs and writers – roles that were once reserved solely for men. It links out to a series of stories highlighting why such an event is still so crucial over a century after it was first launched. The doodle’s caption reads: “Happy International Women’s Day!’

Inspired in part by the American socialists, German Socialist Luise Zietz proposed the establishment of an annual 'International Woman's Day', International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

This year’s theme is ‘make it happen’ and aims to encourage effective action for advancing and recognising women. It focuses on women in different professional sectors; the arts, female-owned businesses, in senior leadership roles, and all aspects of working environments where gender parity has still not been achieved.

Make it Happen ! 

To many hardworking, talented and inspiring women all over the world  

Happy International Women's Day!

#IWD2015 

#womensday2015

Aiko Melendez wins Best Actress Awards at the London International Filmakers Festival of World Cinema

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Aiko Melendez has proven once more her acting caliber. She recently bagged the highly-coveted Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film award from the 7th International Filmmakers Festival of World Cinema in London for Direk Louie Ignacio’s Asintado (Between the Eyes).

Photo: aikomelendez instagram

Aiko bested seven other actresses from different countries in the same category - international actresses Charlotte Munck for “Meeres Stille,” Marianna Panagidou for “Butterfly,” Sveva Alviti for “Borderline,” Jung Ho for “Diary,” Anqi Liu for “Belief,” Laia Forte for “Distanza,” Thaila Ayala for “(Des)Encontros,” and Shahana Chatterjee for “Picnic.”

The movie, which is an official Cinemalaya entry last year, is Aiko’s first foray into indie film. In Asintado, Aiko plays Julia, a widowed mother of two who finds herself at the crossroads of choosing between saving her older son or risking her younger son’s safety. The story is situated in a town in Nueva Eciija and takes place during the Taong Putik festival.

Aiko was not able to attend the grand event in London because of prior showbiz commitments: she is part of the cast of ABS-CBN’s Inday Bote and an indie film titled Daluyong. Asintado director, Louis Ignacio, accepted the award for Melendez.

“This award somehow boosted my confidence and it made me love myself more,” says Aiko. “But the honor isn’t just mine alone. It’s for every Filipino.”

Aiko also expressed her gratitude for the recognition through her Instagram account. She dedicated her award to her children Andrei Yllana and Marthena Jickain.

Aiko is a Backroom artist. For inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com. 

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TV5’s Happy Wife, Happy Life and Healing Galing welcome summer season

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TV5, the Kapatid network officially welcomes the summer season as its back-to-back daytime programs “Happy Wife, Happy Life” and “Healing Galling” tackle various topics that will surely benefit every Kapatid viewer.

On Monday, March 9, the morning reality and lifestyle show “Happy Wife, Happy Life” (hosted by Danica Sotto-Pingris, Lj Moreno-Alapag, RR Enriquez and Jeck Maierhofer) gives mothers loads of suggested activities which they can do at home to bond with their kids. Learn the fun tricks of creating rainbow foam and slimes and watch as the four hosts put a twist on one of the most popular summer treat for the kids – the “ice candies”. Also, former The Amazing Race Philippines Season 2 racer and champion body builder, Mommy Luz, shares with viewers her journey on how she became a fitness buff. Find out how the heart of this “iron mama” instantly melts for her kids.

The “Happy Wife, Happy Life” hosts feature world-class talent this Tuesday as they get to know more about the well-known Musical Director of Hong Kong, Rony Fortich, who is now making waves in the international scene. 

On Wednesday, Danica will be walking on the catwalk as she introduces the latest trends in fashion this summer and help moms come up with the coolest wardrobe matches for their kids. LJ, on the other hand, will give tips on how to breastfeed newborn babies, with breastfeeding advocate Christine Bersola-Babao providing helpful insights on its advantages. Join Jeck on Thursday as she retells the story and struggles of PBA player Willy Miller on how he successfully regained his hardcourt fame when he joined the Talk ‘N Text team. On Friday, RR will be spending time with Sexy Chef Rachel Alejandro as they share the most effective diet tips in order for mommies out there to achieve the coveted bikini body this summer.

Following “Happy Wife, Happy Life” is TV5’s latest informative television program where eastern and western medicines meet: “Healing Galing”. Hosted by Dr. Edinell Calvario, who advocates natural alternative medicine, and Dr. Hayden Kho, who focuses on classic western medicine, this television program aims to help and educate Kapatid viewers regarding possible solutions to various health problems.

For this week, “Healing Galing” address some of the health problems people encounter or experience during summer season. Starting off with the discussion on heart attack this Monday, Dr. Edinell and Dr. Hayden Kho will give their insights and tips on how to prevent this serious health problem. On Tuesday, football player Chuck Severino will join the discussion as he shares his story on how players usually experience sprains during and after the game. 

Meanwhile, Dr. Edinell and Dr. Hayden will discuss one of the most common problems of women today, with special guest singer and songwriter Abby Asistio sharing her inspiring story on how she battled hair loss or alopecia. 

On Thursday, Dr. Hayden will educate viewers regarding lupus. Lastly, comedian actor Bearwin Meily will give tips on weight loss as viewers now prepare for their most anticipated trips this season.

Join TV5 every morning as the Happy network continuously makes morning more fun, exciting and at the same time educational.

Be inspired everyday as Danica, LJ, RR and Jeck give inspiring stories on “Happy Wife, Happy Life” every Monday to Friday at 10am, followed by the tandem of Dr. Edinell and Dr. Hayden on “Healing Galing” at 10:45am, only on TV5.

Fashion Evolution, the Metro Blogger Edition Model Finalists Revealed!

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Metro Blogger Finalists

Watch out on March 28, 2015, the day of the great reveal, when out of the 44 finalists, one male and one female model will emerge the winners at the fashion show cum runway model search entitled “Fashion Evolution” a must-attend event mounted by Metro Blogger, the Philippines’ newest social circle for bloggers around the metro.

Rigorous go-sees and screening done, the next step for Metro Blogger’s fashion show cum runway model search entitled “Fashion Evolution” finalists are now down to 44.

Last January, more than one hundred hopefuls filled the go-see venue as excitement started to rise for the show which Metro Blogger will do for the first time as a special Bloggers’ Night Out event.

L-R: Jovy, Pretty Young Thing; Sharmaine, Pretty Young Thing; Ong Pang Seng, CEO of Rapid Cloud Singapore; Miriam, Pretty Young Thing;  Agnes Degamo, Country Manager of Emerge Systems Sdn. Bhd, Philippines; Mr. Jess C, Metro Blogger Founder and Kathy Prodigalidad, E-Commerce and Marketing Executive of KL Tower.

Metro Blogger was founded founded last 2014,  it came up with Bloggers’ Night Out which was a fun, face-to-face mingling event among bloggers. The organization aims to serve as an avenue for disseminating information on event invites, new products, campaigns and services to a diverse group of members with different interest but share the same passion in blogging.

“In today’s highly connected world, blogging matters. It has now become a significant source of online buzz with consumer interest in blogs continuing to grow,” Mr. Jess C, Metro Blogger founder said. “Metro Blogger is a special community for bloggers. We help provide connect them with numerous companies that are reaching out for branding purposes, product marketing and more. We at Metro Blogger also give bloggers the chance to interact and socialize with other like-minded creative individuals like them through our online community and social events such as our upcoming Fashion Evolution.”

All 22 male and 22 female model finalists will have lots of chances to strut their stuff before the final night. This February, a photo shoot, a press conference and a meet and greet session will give these contenders more than one chance to wow their followers and judges prior to the finals, which will be held at the Century City Mall, Makati.

“We’re proud to announce that we have been able to partner with some of the country’s young and talented fashion designers to dress up our model finalists,” said Choy Suarez, Director of Fashion Evolution, the Metro Blogger Edition.

Ian Mallabo, Dino Bancoro, Jian Lasala, Yves Camingue, Hanna De Los Reyes and Charles Anito will all be debuting their latest fashion collection during the fashion show.

Two winners, one male and one female, will each receive cash prize plus an all-expense paid 4days/3nights trip to Singapore complete with a photo shoot project with Singapore fashion brands. They will also receive a one-year fitness contract with Slimmers World Philippines.

VIP access to Fashion Evolution by Metro Blogger—which is sponsored by its partner brands Rapid Cloud Singapore, a top Singapore Web Hosting and E-Business Consulting; Emerge Innovating Technology, Southeast Asia’s premier enterprise website and e-commerce solutions provider; Century City Mall— official venue partner, KL Tower Serviced Residences— official hotel partner, 71 Gramercy— official after-party partner, Hawkbag, Geesha Secret, Tree Top Adventure, Suesh Make Up Toolkit, Bellhaus Entertainment, Inglot, Lujo Jewelry and Slimmers World International—is limited to 100 tickets. Proceeds of the show will go to Bantay Bata 163 Foundation.