Best Mother’s Day gifts to the world’s best mom

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When it comes to choosing the gifts to give your mom on her special day, a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates usually falls on the top list. But why give these ordinary gifts to a woman as extraordinary as your mom?

While there’s an abundance of suggestions you can find over the internet on how to make this day extra special for her, Lazada.com.ph—the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping Destination — gives you these Mother’s day gift ideas that will surely bring a smile to your mom whatever her interests may be.

The Timeless Beauties

Let’s face it: signing your mom’s name for a salon reservation can be costly. What’s more, spending around a thousand pesos for hair & make-up will only heat up a conversation on practicality. So before it boils down to this, why don’t you give her the beauty tools she can use when attending parties, events, or just going to the mall? Or, you can give her the sweet fragrant she loves to wear when going out to see her friends.

Lazada also houses different body and facial care products that can help brighten her skin. To further boost her beauty from the inside, you can also give her the right food supplements she need to make her look and feel younger.

The Sweet Fashionistas

Are you looking for a pair of stylish shoes to complement your mom’s Sunday dress but don’t have enough budget to invest in one? Then you’d be glad to know that Lazada is offering different fashionable pairs that are not only made with high-quality materials but are also affordable.

Aside from shoes, you can also give your mom additional pairs of jeans, comfortable blouses, and elegant dresses to add more collection to her wardrobe. You don’t have to worry because all of Lazada’s items will look perfect for women of different sizes.

The Domestic Divas

If your mom loves to cook, there’s a higher chance for her to spend more time in her kitchen. With this, there’s no better gift than kitchen appliances like slow juicers, microwave ovens, toasters, and induction cookers.

For your mom to achieve the quality of rest she needs after a long day of doing household chores, it will be best for you to invest on different home appliances that will do the job for her. This includes washing machines, water dispensers, and air humidifiers. Or, you can help her achieve the level of comfort she needs by adding more appliances to her room like electric fans, television sets, or air conditioners.

The Happy Homemakers

Your home will never be complete without the basic homemaking needs such as furniture, kitchen utensils, beddings, curtains, and outdoor accessories. This is why Lazada has classified your mother’s home and living obsessions—to add spice to your home and bring light to every corner.

If you’re on a tight budget but still want to give your mom something that will last, you can go straight to Lazada’s Highlights at Lazada section to view its Special promos, bestsellers, selected sellers, and other exciting announcements that will help you track your needs.

Before purchasing your last-minute Mother’s Day gift, make sure that you give your mom the best gift she deserves. But on top of that, what matters most is you give her something that’s closer to heart.

Lazada.com.ph has been made with the Filipinos in mind, making it user-friendly and straightforward for ease of use. If you’re always out and on-the-go, you can still shop effortless and risk-free in Lazada by downloading its mobile app for free in both iOS AppStore (http://bit.ly/LazadaIOS) and Google Play (http://bit.ly/LazadaGooglePlay).

Staying true to its effortless and risk-free shopping promise, Lazada offers different payment methods, including Cash-On-Delivery, Credit/ Debit card payment, BDO installment, Megalink, Philippine-Paypal accounts, RCBC Web Shopper with 0% installment, and AMEX/ JCB services. With free nationwide delivery for orders above PhP 1,000 and return policy of 7 days, you are sure that you will get the best shopping experience with nothing to worry about.

For more updates on the coolest finds for your moms, simply subscribe to the Lazada Philippines Super Moms Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPHSuperMoms).

Palarong Pambansa 2015 : Ella, the "Pulot Girl" becomes the tennis champ

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Tennis is one of the sports feature at the 2015 Palarong Pambansa, an annual multi-level national scholastic athletic competition conducted by the Department of Education and participated in by the elementary and secondary students both from public and private schools.

Known as an Olympic sport, Tennis is played at all levels of society and at all ages. A sport that can be played by anyone who can hold a racquet. People known Tennis is played by elite group because, tennis racquet is expensive. Not everyone can buy expensive tennis racquet and can play in a tennis court to pay for rent on number of hours.

Holding now in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Palarong Pambansa where students athletes play Tennis games. Who could have thought they can play an elite sports. 

One young and simple girl is now a Tennis player, even she has nothing to buy tennis racquet and even the clothes she use to play in a tennis court with the professional players or with the elite group of society. 

She is Mikaela Joy L. Javier, known as the "Pulot Girl" of Isabella, Region 2. 

Why? Ella, 16 year-old, and just graduateed from Magsaysay National High School in Alicia, Isabela. With her family, living near a tennis court where professional players regulary play. She was the "Pulot Girl" when she was 11 years old, tasked to get the tennis balls, retrieve for the players in exchange for a few pesos. She earned 40Php per hour, she uses in her school needs and was able to help her parents in their daily expenses. She even earned 300Php a day being the "Pulot Girl."

"Nagsimula po ako nagpulot, noon na naglalakad po ako sa tennis court, nakita ko po mga cousin ko po, sabi po nya sa akin, maganda dun at mababait yung mga tao," Ella shared.

"Isang araw pumasok po ako tapos may nagtanong kung namumulot ako ng tennis balls and sabi ko, opo. Pero kung susubukan mo at mag tennis ka wala ng balikan, ituloy tuloy mo na kasi makakatulong din ito sa iyo." Ella said.

She have love playing Tennis. When one player asked her to try to play, she said yes. That's the starting of her training, focus on her studies and tennis plays, and became a member of the school's varsity team.

She's happy because her friends and co-players are good people. They support each other, "masaya po sa paglalaro ng tennis kasi mababait po din 'yung mga kasama ko, magaan po kasi yung pag-approach ng tennis players, hindi po sila 'yung, pagkapasok mo, ay sino ka, hindi po ganun. Madalas po nag offer sila ng tinapay."

Regularly training, with her exceptional skills, she won medals in competitions. "Yung pong unang competition ko, yun po 'yung ginagawa ng coach na nagtuturo sa amin, pinaglaban-laban po kami, sabi po nya sige sali ka na tingnan natin kung ano mangyayari, nung una nga po hindi pa ako makakasama kasi wala po akong pera. . . for registration. Pero sobrang bait po ni coach at mga kasama ko kaya po nakasama ako at natuwa po talaga ako kasi naging first po ako dun, natuwa din po ako at gusto ko na po ang tennis."

"Pangatlong sali ko na po ito sa Palaro pero masaya po ako kasi maraming nakikilala at natututunan," said Ella, one of the delegates of Cagayan Valley Regional Athletics Association of their region to compete for the Tennis Sport Event in Palarong Pambansa 2015.

Giving inspiration to young students, "ang masasabi ko po sa mga sasali sa Palaro o mag tetennis, dapat po may disiplina at palagi lang po mag-training."

Ella will soon be entering college and she still choosing among the three college institutions with full scholarship offers. She wants to be a Teacher. 

Passion, determination and hardship, shaped this young "Pulot Girl" to a unbeatable tennis player champion. In the future, a full scholar college girl will become big someone in the society.

Aloha Hawaii! 10 Years of Make Your Own Havaianas in more than 10 Locations Nationwide!

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As summer goes full blown, we find ourselves day-dreaming about white beaches and cobalt blue ocean, with waves crashing down the shore and palm trees swaying with the wind. There is one spot on Earth (aside from the islands of the Philippines) that makes the vibe of summer an everyday reality. It is a paradise in the middle of the Pacific – aloha Hawaii!

Thanks to the world’s leading flip-flop brand Havaianas, we can experience Hawaii right smack in the center of Makati as Make Your Own Havaianas turns 10!

Why Hawaii, you ask? Havaianas, which means “Hawaiians” in Portuguese, was born out of the tropical islands’ hang loose culture. Hawaiians live most of their lives outdoors, enjoying the many gifts of Mother Nature, and thus cannot live without their so-called rubbah slippahs – or in our case, flip-flops! Hawaii’s breezy way of life and exuberant colors have been inspiring every Havaianas style since 1962.

This year, Havaianas kicked off the 10th year of MYOH with an exclusive vintage Hawaiian luau to pay homage to its inspiration. On May 5, 2015, stars as bright as those of Hawaii’s night sky graced the event to celebrate a decade of flip-flops customization.

They got first picks from this year’s limited edition pins such as hibiscus, sea grubs, and ukulele, which look really good with the commemorative vintage Hawaiian pair!

“It was in 2006 when this concept was introduced to the local market. And while Make Your Own Havaianas is being experienced in different countries around the globe, it is only in the Philippines that it has grown so big that we needed to do it nationwide --- simultaneously to accommodate the Havaianaticos in the country,” says Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. She added, “Havaianas occupies a special place in the hearts (and feet) of our Filipino customers --- hence, we are bringing this special personalization treat to them.”

Since then, Make Your Own Havaianas became a much-awaited annual tradition that the brand’s customers look forward to and line up for every year. But this time around, more Filipinos will be able to experience this exciting and engaging family affair as we hold MYOH in Glorietta Activity Center and key cities around the country, all at the same time from May 7 to 10! For the first time in a decade, MYOH will be open in select All Flip-Flops branches and pop-ups nationwide.

Check out the following stores in Metro Manila: AFF Bonifacio High Street, AFF SM Manila, AFF SM Megamall, AFF SM Mall of Asia, AFF TriNoma. In the provinces you can visit: AFF Abreeza Davao, AFF SM Bacolod, AFF SM Bacoor, AFF SM Cagayan de Oro, AFF SM Iloilo, AFF SM Lipa, AFF SM Pampanga, AFF SM Tarlac, and our MYOH pop-up stores in Robinson's Ilocos Norte and SM City Cebu (from May 7 to 17).

Start the fun now by registering online via http://myoh.havaianasphilippines.com/ and try out the different possibilities in customizing your flip-flops!

Put on your most festive Hawaiian outfits and visit the MYOH venues listed above! 

Make Your Own Havaianas will be open during mall hours. Entrance is free. You only need yourselves, your creative hats, and maybe a few hula dance moves to get that Hawaiian vibe going! E komo mai!

Feel free to share your own Make Your Own Havaianas experience with #MYOH2015 on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

Special treats for Mom, spoil her with Villa del Conte Chocolates

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She’s the woman who loves you unconditionally, the woman who has dedicated her entire life caring for you and the entire family. Perhaps she is also your idol and source of strength. Honor your Mom in a sweet way by giving her premium artisanal chocolates Villa del Conte. Choose among Villa del Conte’s wide range of treats such as luscious praline balls, praline sticks and chocolate bars. 

Visit their stores at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, and Robinson’s Magnolia.

Go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com.

To know more about Villa del Conte, or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh, Instagram: http://instagram.com/villadelconte and Twitter: https://twitter.com/VilladelConte. 

For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. 

DepEd welcomes 2015 Palarong Pambansa with more than 12,000 athletes

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The Department of Education (DepEd) together with the provincial host Davao del Norte (DavNor) officially welcomed yesterday more than 12,000 delegates including student athletes, coaches and officials representing different regions all over the country to the opening of the country’s most-awaited sporting event - Palarong Pambansa 2015.

The surrounding setting of festivity was buzzing at the Davao del Norte Sports & Tourism Complex (DNSTC) as Palaro’s opening ceremonies started with the parade of friendship and camaraderie, followed by an exhibition of the Philippine Army paratroopers and the singing of the national anthem by The Voice Philippines Season 1 finalist, Thor Dulay.

Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas graced the national event in behalf of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. 

DepEd Secretary Br. Armin Luistro, Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas,  and DavNor Governor Rodolfo P. Del Rosario 

"Ang tagumpay at ang kadakilaan ng isang atleta ay wala doon sa event mismo pero nasa araw araw na psgsasakripisyo, pagpupursige, para maabot nila ang excellence na nasa angking talento nila," Roxas said. 

In an interview, Roxas shared that sucess is not measured by merely winning the games.

Traditions, such as the turn-over and the hoisting of the Palarong Pambansa banner were observed elatedly.

DavNor Governor Rodolfo P. Del Rosario 

“The dream culminates today as we open the Palarong Pambansa 2015. It is therefore an honor for us to prepare the stakes for our young athletes to make the dreams come true. In all our preparations, we have put our young athletes the centre of the Palarong Pambansa 2015. They are the reason for the existence of the National Games, thus we have spared no effort in expense to ensure their safety and convenience, so they will have the best experience that they can get here in DavNor,”  DavNor Governor Rodolfo P. Del Rosario said during his welcoming speech.

DepEd Secretary Br. Armin Luistro 

The program was cut short when DepEd Secretary Br. Armin Luistro yelled “Class Dismissed!” as rain started to pour on the sports complex.

Nevertheless, Palaro was declared opened and the youth of DavNor continued to showcase their many talents as the sky cleared up. 

The different sports competitions will be held at several locations across the city between May 3 to 9. Events include Archery, Arnis, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Football, Gymnastics, Sepak Takraw, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Billiards, Futsal, Wushu, Wrestling, Special Events and Beach Volleyball.

Some photos from Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association