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Green for nature, pink for happiness and footsteps, all together at Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino,  since the concept of it is based on the plans of Josefino Bondad . The children likes the legacy to be shared to others by following his footsteps. Everyday when he was still alive, Josefino Velasco Bondad tendered and maintained Hidden Hills Farm, the name also came from him. The new management just added “By Josefino” to continue what he started and for everyone to know that the trees were planted full of love by the amazing husband to Remy, father to 3 daughters and son to his Dad, Romualdo who was also a farmer. Romualdo or Ka Madong also planted the Lansones trees in the farm. Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino is for the family who likes to experience farm living and at the same time enjoying the produce and the activities. It will be made available to the public to visit and enjoy farm nature for a minimal entrance fee of P100.   Activities includes; Fruit Picking Tree ...

Torn between preparing a nice meal for the family but not enough time to start from scratch? Don’t worry! You can now spend more time with the family and less time in the kitchen with new ready-to-heat Pork Katsu, Chicken Katsu , and Spicy Chicken Nuggets from Purefoods! How does “tonkatsu meal for the family in just 8 minutes” sound like? Now, you can enjoy the crispness and juiciness of Pork and Chicken Katsu and experience Japanese cuisine right in the convenience of your home! Just pop frozen in the oven for 8 minutes or fry    for 2-3 minutes.   Level up the katsu experience resto-style with these Eats-so-easy ideas! One , serve katsu with some thinly shredded cabbage and sesame dressing, crushed toasted sesame seeds mixed with the free packet of katsu sauce. and a lemon slice to garnish.   Chicken Katsu with shredded cabbage Pork Katsu w/ shredded cabbage Two, whip up an easy curry sauce with Japanese curry paste, coconut milk, diced potatoes and ...

Filipinas are known for being fierce and with characteristics of not giving up. Some of the reasons why most excel also globally. Award winning entrepreneur, Merle Mendoza Balicao is into giving. She’s focused on their CSR, helping the indigents and poor even during this Pandemic, sharing their blessings and coordinating with different NGOs for their projects by providing sacks of rice, cakes and financial support. Merle started Mer-Nel’s Cake House and Variety Shop in 1996 . Mer-Nel is a combination of her name and that of supportive husband, Nelson. With the lofty objective to make Mer-Nel’s known nationwide and to become part of every Filipino occasion and celebration, Merle focused on her mission to provide fine customer service with consistency and affordability and put emphasis on offering high quality and delicious products while providing more job opportunities as their business continues to grow.   A multi awarded businesswoman who received the SME Company of the Yea...

The only known and acknowledged art mentor of the Philippines' first female president and an icon of democracy, the late Corazon "Cory" Aquino— Artist Jeffrey Consumo or JeffCon still vividly recall the late president as a prolific painter.   JeffCon famous student and the mother of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III took painting classes from him from 1996 to 1999 and attended the classes weekly. According to JefCon, “She started it as a hobby and eventually I learned that she continuously paints even the classes under me is done. That’s passion. “   For this year, JeffCon with the help of Tag Media Group headed by Grace Bondad Nicolas where he just signed a contract for his marketing and public relations got a chance to meet another person with a Philippines presidential lineage. The grandson of former President Jose P. Laurel and a philanthropist accepted his proposal to showcase his arts at the “Gallery of the world” inside the newly bui...

A perfect online activity for moms was launched by Mega Prime thru the Prime Mom Club. Said activity was attended by "Prime" mommies and media representatives who enjoyed a very relaxed afternoon with Ms. Marian Rivera Dantes. Mommies learned tablescaping from Ms. Pinky Tobiano and bonus cooking tips from Mommy Connh and Chef Rosebud. :) -------------- Manila, Philippines, May 2021 - If there’s anyone who deserves some overdue pampering, it will have to be the mothers of this world. Day in and day out, pandemic or not, moms are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities, all for the sake of their families and loved ones.   Through its yearly workshops, Mega Prime and the Prime Mom Club have organized an online event for moms to relax and bond with fellow moms. The session, titled All About Mom, pampered moms by giving them some me-time to relax while learning alongside their peers who share their cares and interests.   Leading the event was the Prime Mom Clu...

  Real leaders indeed shine more in times of pandemic. They are relentless, nobody can stop them to help and even outside their community, they are there.   Meet Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas who grew up in Calauan, Laguna and now residing in Pasig with offices in Los Baños, Calauan and Makati. A serial entrepreneur and a once aspiring public servant to-be in her hometown, truly there’s always a higher plan, now she’s serving to help others nationwide and beyond. At the start of this Pandemic, even in lockdown, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, the Kiwanis Club of Makati President works so hard to help out. Because of her leadership and amazing effort, she’s elected as the new Lieutenant Governor Elect under Division 3A which is composed of clubs located in Manila, Pasay, Taguig and Makati. It’s the highest position in the division.   “I’m thankful for the trust. It’s a big responsibility but as what they say, challenges is part of being alive. In the start of this ...

Award winning millennial Mayor Randy Salamat many projects is not only focus on the development of infrastructure, policies, to help the seniors and constituents of his hometown, Alfonso, Cavite but also projects for the benefit of the children .     “Tapos na po ang ating Child Development Center sa Poblacion 5 sa may Alfonso Central School. Sa wakas po ay natapos na po ang ating pangarap na maalis sa Police Station ang mga bata dahil lubhang delikado po doon. Kapag natapos na po ang pandemya ay magagamit na po ito. Salamat po sa lahat ng tumulong upang maisakatuparan natin ang pangarap na proyektong ito. Salamat po!” - Mayor Randy Salamat   The Child Development Center will help the indigent children and those who are in need of help which is currently in the Police Station which is not suitable for the kids since this kind of buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms. At A...

Award-winning millennial Mayor, the determined and optimistic public servant,  Mayor Randy Salamat  posted in his Facebook account his numerous initiatives for his hometown Alfonso, Cavite. One of them is the “Sharing Table” that they are doing for years already and now still ongoing. Not only that, the young Mayor announced the “Community Pantry on Wheels” to reach more those who are in need headed by the Samahang Asenso ng Palengke Vendors Cooperative.     Magandang gabi po! Kamusta po kayo? Bukod po sa The Sharing Table ng Alfonso ay nagkaroon rin po ng Community Pantry on Wheels ang ating bayan na pinangunahan ng ating mga minamahal na Samahang Asenso ng Palengke Vendors Cooperative. Maraming salamat po sa mga pusong patuloy na hangad ay makatulong sa kapwa! God bless us all po,  shared Mayor Randy Salamat Mayor Randy Salamat is an honouree for this year’s Asia Leaders Awards for his accomplishments. His amazing initiatives for his constituents an...

Free Wifi for everyone? Just recently, The award winning millennial top official in Alfonso, Cavite announced in his Facebook account,   Mayor Randy Salamat , that the free WiFi from Smart Telecommunications Company has been activated and ready to use by his constituents. This will give a boost and if not the first in municipalities is still a big accomplishment. The people in Alfonso now has an additional access especially those who can’t even buy loads which is truly an extra expense to the common people. This free WiFi access can help the people stay informed.   Magandang hapon po! Ngayong araw po ay activated na ang ating Smart FREE Wifi sa Alfonso Town Plaza. Makakasagap po ang mga kababayan at bisita natin within 50-meter radius. Ang bawat device po ay mabibigyan ng 30 minutong free wifi. Sana po ay makatulong ito lalong lalo na po sa pagiging updated ng ating mga kababayan pagdating sa mga impormasyon ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan, sa mabilisang research para sa school...

  Covid-19 is real and it clearly affected our way of living for more than a year now. The health crisis that’s happening right now around the globe is a realisation that we need to value more our immune system. This is one serious virus that’s killing even our physicians and medical practitioners.  Most people right now are advised not to go out especially those who doesn’t have any more important or essential activities but that doesn’t stopped the officers and members of Kiwanis Club of Makati to continue their mandated activities  and goal, to help the children and the communities who are in need more of help.  At the start of this Pandemic, even in lockdown, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas , the Kiwanis Club of Makati President  works so hard to help out. Because of her leadership and amazing effort , she’s elected as the new Lieutenant Governor Elect under Division 3A which is composed of clubs located in Manila, Pasay, Taguig and Makati. It’s the highest pos...

It's women power, beauty, brains.... and charm!    May 26, 2021–The first ever woman President of American Association of the Philippines since its establishment 73 years ago has been announced! And she is from Calauan, Laguna.   Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas “The Board of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP) announces a reorganization and related appointments to reflect key initiatives in the last year. Former Vice-President Grace Nicolas Bondad has been named new President in recognition of her accomplishments in our key fund raising efforts. She is the first ever woman President of the AAP, a notable first!.” - Chairman Emeritus Rick Sobreviñas   Rick Sobrevinas , former Chairman was designated Chairman Emeritus and Chair of the American Historical Collection Committee which we intend to develop into a US - Philippine bi-country effort with considerable-American scholarly contributions.   We intend to unlock different perspectives from th...

As a sigurista parent, fulfilling different roles can be a challenge when you run multiple tasks, yet so little time and energy left to do it all. This can sometimes leave you to wonder, “Am I choosing the right products for my baby?”. Although it’s only natural to worry when your baby’s health, hygiene, and comfort are threatened when the products you thought were good enough to help protect them.  In order to prevent and alleviate discomfort, it is important to identify common infant health problems such as colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Your baby might also experience common concerns like diaper dermatitis, also known as diaper rash. Opting for diapers that aren’t able to provide baby’s needs not only puts their skin at risk of babad and kulob but it also leaves your pockets dry — spending more in the long run in search of the right diaper. This begs the questions, what is diaper rash and how do you prevent it? What is Diaper rash? Diaper rash is an inflammatory...

  For the second time around, it is imperative for Filipinos to spend the sunny season staying in residences due to the pandemic. Instead of the usual beach and swimming escapade, we are confined in the four corners of our home. Most people have come up with ways to have fun and beat the summer heat—setting up an inflatable pool, locking up in an airconditioned room while watching movies, and of course, drinking ice-cold beverages. It’s a fact we could all agree on: one of the best ways to quench the thirst in this scorching heat is to drink milk tea. Having two consecutive summer seasons in lockdown, you must have ordered your favorite milk tea drinks from your usual milk tea shops. But hey, it’s time to switch it up! And we got the next best milk tea shop for you to try! Accentuating its special milk tea concoctions made from authentic ingredients, Tea Talk is one of the up-and-coming local milk tea shops you should check out. Avoid going stir-crazy this quarantine and spark ...