Enjoying Wonderful World

February 12, 2019

Edutainment Channel ZooMoo seeks to raise your kids' AQ

What's your AQ?

Environmental advocate Gregg Yan and lifestyle television host Kelly Misa-Fernandez, with
Patricia Padilla, SkyCable Sales and Marketing Manager held the fun and educational session, and with kids activities at the Zoo Coffee of Ayala Vertis North last Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Gregg Yan, Kelly Misa-Fernandez and Patricia Padilla, SkyCable Sales and Marketing Manager

The event was a fun morning filled with kids activities, interesting animal facts, and discussions focused on how children can become good caretakers of the planet.

Have you ever worried that there’s so much stuff that’s unfit for kids to watch on tv these days? Parents and guardians need not to fret because ZooMoo provides a safe space for your little ones.

Made especially for kids with developing minds, the channel aims to help parents provide more kid-friendly entertainment for their preschoolers and make kids learn more about animals and nature.

What is ZooMoo?

ZooMoo believes that fun and learning go well together. This English-language based media channel nourishes children’s Animal Quotient (AQ) through its library of shows that capture their attention and awaken their imagination. ZooMoo provides deeper information about animals, their habitats, behaviour, and characteristics in a simplified yet visual way that are highly appealing to kids.

The channel comprises 1,500 self-contained shows combining spectacular wildlife footage with a range of puppetry, animations, and narrative techniques to create a unique viewing and learning experience for little viewers. ZooMoo’s programming lineup follow five themes: explore time, create time, play time, puzzle time and quiet time. The channel also carries a strong message of conservation to help kids become more compassionate towards the creatures we share the planet with.

Parental Control

With ZooMoo, parents are encouraged to share their child’s viewing experience which can be more interactive through the revolutionary ZooMoo App. Available to download on Google Play and AppStore, this innovative technology serves as a second screen where parents can allow their children to participate in the immersive world of ZooMoo shows on a tablet or smartphones even away from the home television. Children and parents engage in a world of games, music, puzzles and activities.

The ZooMoo app’s Parent Page offers personalized support for things parents can do with their children to help their learning.

With the advent of this new form of programming, ZooMoo helps kids to grow up with a better grasp of the animal world, making them good stewards of this planet.

It’s About Animals All the Time

One of the defining characteristics of ZooMoo programming is that it aims to improve a child’s AQ providing a deeper, more meaningful understanding of different animals and species including their natural habitat, diet, unique traits, and other interesting trivia.

ZooMoo recently hosted a panel discussion for parents and guardians on the importance of teaching their kids about animals and nature at an early age. The session discussed how parents can help children develop better AQ through different activities they can do at home, and how ZooMoo provides assistance as their kids learn.

ZooMoo’s program line up is packaged in an easy to understand format that is fun for both parents and kids. SKYcable subscribers can choose to add ZooMoo (channel 120) to their channel line-up for only P20 per month via SKYcable Select.

ABOUT ZOOMOO

ZooMoo is collaboration between some of the world’s foremost wildlife filmmakers, early childhood educationalists and technology developers. Its programming engages and entertains children with the wonders of animals, to stimulate and develop their innate emotional connection with the natural world. Some of ZooMoo’s well-loved shows are Leo the Wildlife Ranger, Lost!, Clawdia’s Amazing African Adventure, Piglet’s Adventure Machine, and Ninja Pop.

Blue Ant Media Asia Pacific is a wholly-owned subsidiary of international producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media. The Blue Ant Media Asia Pacific channel portfolio includes Love Nature 4K, ZooMoo, Blue Ant Entertainment, Blue Ant Extreme and Makeful.

Blue Ant Media is a privately held, international content producer, distributor and channel operator. From our production houses around the world, we create content for multiple genres including factual, factual entertainment, short-form digital series and kids programming. Our distribution business, Blue Ant International, offers a catalogue of 3,000+ hours of content, including the largest 4K natural history offering on the market. Blue Ant Media’s international channel business offers a portfolio of media brands such as Love Nature (International), ZooMoo Networks (International), Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth (Canada), Blue Ant Entertainment (International), Blue Ant Extreme (International) and HGTV (New Zealand). Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Los Angeles, Singapore, Auckland, Dunedin, London, Washington, Sydney, Beijing and Taipei. Blueantmedia.com.

February 10, 2019

2019 MILO Summer Sports Clinics: Get Your Child into Sports! Annual summer clinic strengthens commitment in nutrition and sports for child development

MILO Philippines ushers in the much-awaited summer break as they officially launch the 2019 MILO Summer Sports Clinics today at KidZania. With its commitment to provide the nutritious energy to get more children into sports, MILO’s yearly program continues to offer a wide array of sports activities that kids can participate in throughout the summer.

Driven by the “ Your Child into Sports” campaign, the MILO Summer Sports Clinics aims to reinforce the importance of sports in a child’s holistic development. Children today are faced with numerous barriers that hinder them from engaging into sports such as digital distractions, lack of safe play places, and fear of trying. MILO’s annual summer clinic seeks to address these challenges by highlighting sports as a means not only to get kids active, but also to teach valuable life lessons one can learn outside the classroom.

“Getting children involved in sports would be a more enjoyable and productive way to healthy living,” said Willy De Ocampo, Business Unit Manager, MILO Philippines. “We believe that physical and social development lay the foundation for a child’s growth, which is why our MILO Summer Sports Clinics teaches children the fundamentals of various sports in a unique and scientific way and helps them develop character-forming values.

Energizing More Children

This year, MILO makes the Summer Sports Clinics accessible to more aspiring young athletes as they continue their expansion in the Visayas and Mindanao region. The clinics will be available starting end-March, in over 700 venues to more than 30,000 children nationwide.

Arnis, Ultimate Frisbee, and Wushu are this year’s newest additions to the program’s sports offerings. Apart from those sports, the MILO Summer Sports Clinics will continue to provide training to different sports disciplines, namely Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Fencing, Football, Futsal, Golf, Gymnastics, Karatedo, Lawn Tennis, Parkour, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Touch Rugby, and Volleyball.

To enhance the summer clinic experience of the participants, select clinic organizers will offer a MILO Welcome Kit that contains an exclusive Summer Sports Clinics drawstring bag and MILO to ensure the participants will get their Champion Energy Nutrients when they embark on their summer courses.

“MILO contains Champion Energy Nutrients such as milk, Protomalt, B-Vitamins, and Iron to help children get active especially in sports,” said De Ocampo. “So, not only will the kids get the athletic and social benefits at the Summer Sports Clinics, they will also be provided with the nutritious energy of MILO.”

Nourishing Champions Through the Years

For more than 35 years, MILO prides itself in partnering with a roster of esteemed organizations such as the BEST Center and Philippine Taekwondo Association among many others, that have been instrumental in maintaining the sports excellence that the Summer Sports Clinics is known for.

Expert coaches and instructors who have competed and won in local and international competitions such as the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the Olympics will handle the programs. These mentors use modern and scientific approaches that will help participants gain appreciation for the different sports, live a healthy and active lifestyle, and embody the morals of discipline, confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and hard work.

By centering on values in sports, MILO’s Summer Sports Clinics along with its other sports programs, have created outstanding personas in the sporting scene. The roster of alumni includes BEST Center graduate Chris Tiu, Taekwondo clinic graduate and SEA Games medalist Japoy Lizardo, and Gymnastics clinic graduate and SEA Games gold medalist Kaitlyn De Guzman.

“We look forward to nurture more children to be champions not just as athletes but also as individuals,” said Luigi Pumaren, MILO Sports Executive. “We encourage parents to introduce their kids to a fun, active and healthy lifestyle and make their summer worthwhile with the MILO Summer Sports Clinics.”

Get your child into sports and enroll them in the MILO Summer Sports Clinics!

The 2019 MILO Summer Sports Clinics is endorsed by the Department of Education, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Sportswriters Association and is in partnership with Chris Sports, SKLZ, Wilson, and Rain or Shine.

For more information on the MILO Summer Sports Clinics and MILO Philippines, log on to the official website (http://www.milo.com.ph) or the MILO Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/milo.ph). Follow MILO on Twitter (@MiloPH) and Instagram (@MiloPhilippines).

Young showbiz newbie Rafael Winston's passion, Acting

"My passion is acting, " said Rafael during a quick interview last Thursday , February 7, 2019.

Rafael Winston, is a young showbiz aspirant and workshopper.

Pursuing his passion took a backseat as he prioritized his studies.

Now that he has a degree, Rafael is a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2013 - 2017) graduate from Dr. Yanga's Colleges, Inc.

Rafael is currently employ in Vertical Angle Management Consultancy. The company sources applicants for various positions / Business Development / Admin Function. He has been an active recruiter for various job positions through this company. In fact he has already helped employ numerous people, others he successfully recommended and set for final interviews and orientation for company employment.

"Acting has been a big part of my life, ever since I was seven," said Rafael.

"When I was seven, I have been doing drama in and out of school. I felt I want to act like I saw on TV programs, and shootings of teleserye " Tabing Ilog" starring John Lloyd Cruz, I witnessed in Laguna. From then on I carried on pursuing acting. I would watch different TV programmes (and I still do now) and wish I was in the programme, acting.

That's why, after I finished school, and still want to try acting, I applied here in the Abs-Cbn Star Magic workshop.

I know that as an actor you’re able to embody different personalities and interpret them in your own way through your acting.

The workshop I attend gives me more confidence and creativity in everything I do.

I am still learning new things and still developing as an actor. I feel as a workshop actor, I learn new things and there is always room to develop. I like drama and action.

Having successfully finished his workshop and recital under the ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, the young acting enthusiast is one step ahead into getting in the local entertainment industry. He wishes to work with many celebrities especially Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Alice Dixon, Ian Veneracion.

February 9, 2019

SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real campaign continues the winning streak at the 54th Anvil Awards

Following their international wins from the Marketing Events Awards in Singapore and the MarCom awards in USA, SM Cinema garnered prestigious awards yet again for its Reel-to-Real campaign, this time in the local scene, from the 54thAnvil Awards, dubbed as the Oscars of Public Relations (PR)!

Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Anvil Awards recognizes the best of the country’spublic relations programs and tools. SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real campaign took home the Gold Anvil for PR Tools: Exhibit and Special Event – Fan or Consumer Experience and Silver Anvil for PR Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders – Consumers.

The Reel-to-Real campaign is a comprehensive and integrated public relations program by SM Cinema that makes movies come alive, going beyond the big screen. Throughout the year, SM Cinema held events and activations for their moviegoers to kick off and cap off their cinematic experience.

The first of this was witnessed in SM Cinema’s ‘The Greatest Showman Sing-Along’ wherein they released an exclusivesing-along version of the film in select SM Cinema branches, allowing the audience to be part of the performances.

In line with Marvel’s three biggest 2018 releases, SM Cinema put up The Secrets of Wakanda Exhibit for ‘Black Panther’, the Ant-Man and the Wasp Not the Actual Size Exhibit for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’, and The Avengers Hall for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. Meanwhile, the Fan Event for Avengers: Infinity War turned into the biggest surprise when a live video conference with Avengers: Infinity War actorsBenedict Cumberbatch, Karen Gillan and director, Joe Russowas shown on screen, allowing fans to interact with theiridols.

SM Cinema also treated fans of Jurassic World, Superman, and Star Wars with the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Interactive Exhibit, the Superman 80th Anniversary Fan Event, and the Solo: A Star Wars Story Fan Fest. Putting up various interactive exhibits and quiz nights, SM Cinema engaged the moviegoers through unique and immersive fan experiences.

Lastly, SM Cinema gathered Deadpool cosplayers for a fan event when ‘Deadpool 2’ was released, with men in costumeseven going around SM Aura to interact with mall goers. True to his character, Deadpool was seen taking selfies with fans, hanging out at the Han Solo photo wall, serving popcorn in Snack Time, and even joining in one of the screenings of his film.

For a premiere cinema experience, head to the nearest SM Cinema branch to watch the latest movies. You may also book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. Just stay tuned andfollow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!

ComCo Southeast Asia is the PR agency of SM Cinema.

Experience Romance , Indulgence, and Luxery at City of Dreams Manila this Love Month

City of Dreams Manila celebrates the season of love and passion with romantic offerings that include epicurean experiences at signature restaurants The Tasting Room, Crystal Dragon, and Nobu Manila; sweet treats from Chocol8 and Café Society; Valentine’s weekend acoustic nights at The Garage; a dreamy staycation package at Nobu Hotel; and revitalizing spa treatments at Nobu Spa and Nuwa Spa.

The Tasting Room

Bringing in a Michelin-star dining experience of contemporary French cuisine infused with Asian influences, The Tasting Room is a fitting choice for a memorable Valentine’s indulgence.

Available from February 13 to 15, The Tasting Room’s five-course Valentine’s dinner menu at Php 6, 600++ per person begins with Lentils Hummus with Hazelnut Oil, Grey Shrimp, Tiger Prawns and served with Socca; and Crackers served with Eggplant, Apple, and Mint; followed by Grilled Foie Gras Terrine with Artichoke and Port Wine; Cod served with Pineapple, Coriander And Sesame Seed; Smoked Grim Beef Tenderloin with Coffee, Salsify and Hazelnut; and concluded with an indulgent dessert of Chocolate Ginger Tart with Exotic Fruits and Pomegranate.

The set menu comes with an option for wine pairing at Php 3,100++ which consists of Pascal Jolivet, Pouilly Fume, Sauvignon Blanc 2016; Babich, Gewurztraminer 2012; Louis Jadot, Pouilly Fuisse, Chardonnay 2015; Penfolds Bin 389 2011; and Jurancon, Clos Lapeyre 2013 respectively.

For added enchantment, The Tasting Room’s Valentine’s dinner comes with a complimentary welcome glass of Henriot Brut Champagne, a door gift of Mexican hot chocolate cube and lemon cake, and a long-stemmed red rose for each lady.

Crystal Dragon

Crystal Dragon, known for its award-winning Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties, is featuring a Romantic Dinner Set Menu for a dining experience that captures the heart and palate from February 13 to 15.

The five-course Valentine’s set menu at Php 3, 880++ per person consists of a Romantic Heart-shaped Stuffed Breaded Prawns Cake on Mixed Salad with Swan Dumpling filled with Black Pepper Duck Meat; Braised Sea Treasures and Scallop Dumpling served with Black Truffle in Lobster Bisque; Braised Pork Ribs with Red Wine Vinegar and Wolfberry Reduction; Wok-fried Egg Noodles with Seafood, Sliced Abalone and Vegetable Sauce; Earl Grey Vanuari Milk Chocolate Crème Cake with Rose Water Strawberry Gel. Complimentary Jasmine Tea is served for the set menu.

Nobu Manila

Ideal for a standout Valentine’s dinner that explores Japanese-Peruvian flavors, Nobu presents a five-course Valentine’s Weekend Omakase with Sake Cocktail Pairing from February 14 to 16 at Php 10,000 nett for two persons or Php 5,000 nett for one (optional).

The Valentine’s Nobu Omakase dinner starts with Zensai, a Chef’s selection of appetizers paired with Sake Rosé composed of TK 40, rose petal syrup, lemon, mint, ginger ale, and Kumomo; followed by Nobu Sashimi Platter which consists of Ceviche, Big-eye Tuna with Chocolate Balsamic Sauce and Oyster with Maui Onion Salsa; seasonal selection of Nobu Sushi which includes Toro, Nobu Tamagoyaki, Lapu Lapu, and Salmon. The dinner is punctuated with a serving of Spiced 40, a medley of spiced syrup with notes of anise, vanilla and cinnamon; Don Papa Rum; cherry syrup; lemon; and egg white. Brick Oven Roasted Slipper Lobster Tail with Lobster Miso Cappucino and Sweet Corn Kakiage, and Sous Vide Australian Tenderloin with Nobu Bonito and Uni Egg Sauce, Crab, and Umami Vegetables precede dessert consisting of Strawberry Adzuki Bean Entremet with Kinako Cookie and Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream.

Chocol8 and Café Society

Impressive Valentine’s gifts for love ones is not complete without indulgent chocolate treats, hampers and other sweet delights from Chocol8 and Café Society.

From February 1 to 15, Chocol8 showcases signature and handmade Chocol8 brown bear chocolate and pink bear chocolate at Php 2,300 nett each; and Chocol8 dragées box at Php 1,250 nett among others. Guests can also express their affection for those close to their hearts with different kinds of Valentine’s hampers that include an assortment of chocolates that come with other treats to choose from: a snuggly teddy bear or a bottle of Martini Rose starting at Php 2, 000nett.

Similarly, Café Society captivates those with a sweet tooth, through its Valentine’s treats from February 11 to 15 that include Valentine Cookies (Php 340nett); St. Valentine’s Cake (Php 420nett); Valentine Heart Danish Set (Php 240); and Chocolate Lemon Heart Cake (Php 1,600nett) among other sweet choices. These delectable creations can be paired with a selection of floral arrangements: a single stemmed rose at Php 500nett; a bouquet of roses starting at Php 1,500nett; a spring bouquet at Php 2,000nett; or a grand flower arrangement in a basket at Php 2, 300nett. Café Society also features Valentine’s gift sets with different selection of cakes and other sweet treats paired with either a snuggly bear or a bottle of wine, starting at Php 1,050nett.

The Garage

For singles, couples, families and friends, The Garage, an entertainment and dining destination with a VR Zone and food park is a place to come together for a Valentine’s celebration with music and free-flowing drinks. The Garage will feature a “Valentine’s Serenade” - acoustic nights that go hand in hand with packages for singles or couples from February 13 to 15, 7 PM to 9 PM

Thor Dulay, dubbed “Master of Soul,” entertains the crowd with ballads on February 13; guitarist and singer-songwriter Pido will make Valentine’s Day sweeter with his music and on February 15, Paolo Santos, who is behind hits like “Moonlight Over Paris” will bring in the Valentine’s vibe with his heart-melting performance.

The Single’s Package is at Php 1,400 nett per person and includes free flowing house red wine, white wine, and sparkling wine; San Miguel Pale Pilsen and Light draught beer; chilled juices at The Bar; sodas; and signature iced tea. The Couple’s Package at Php 3, 499 nett, , includes the same free-flowing selection of drinks for two persons with the addition of one Ecuadorian Rose, one Teddy Bear plush toy, and a 150 gram chocolate tile from Chocol8.

Staycation at Nobu

For celebrating important occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Nobu Hotel provides a blissful escapade with its Dream Celebration package starting at Php 14,088 nett. The package includes a complimentary breakfast for two at Nobu Restaurant and Php 5,000 worth of dining credits at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants such as Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, The Tasting Room, Red Ginger, Jing Ting, and Café Society, and more.

The package also provides guests with a special turndown amenity; 25% discount on food and beverage items on at any of City of Dreams Manila’s operated restaurants; 20% discount on Dreamplay and K-Golf; 10% discount on VR Zone at The Garage and Dreamshop at DreamPlay; complimentary local calls; and complimentary shuttle service to and from SM Mall of Asia.

Nobu Spa

A contemporary Japanese oasis with signature massages, Nobu Spa highlights the Romantic Indulgence package for two at Php 8,999 for the whole month of February. The package includes a choice of either an indulgent Chocolate Body Scrub or a soothing Express Facial Scrub; and is followed by the Yin Yang Couple’s Harmony Massage which uses harmonious energy movement based on the principle of Qi, set to enhance relationship energies of couples.

To make the spa journey more memorable, a complimentary long-stemmed rose, a box of chocolates, and a bottle of red wine are given to each couple.

Nuwa Spa

Romance and luxury goes hand in hand at Forbes Four Star Awardee Nuwa Spa. For the love month, couples can avail of Nuwa Spa’s Pure Love Radiance which includes a pampering Chocolate Body Scrub followed by the Yin Yang Couple’s Harmony Massage. For Php 9,999 nett, the package provides a complimentary long-stemmed rose and a box of chocolates. For added indulgence, guests can opt for the Php 11,999 package, which includes an additional bottle of red wine.

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