In our childhood, moms were the center of our universe. Back then, we couldn't grasp the incredible force they truly are. Their daily actions make the world function smoothly. So much would simply fall apart without them.
Modern moms wear many hats, juggling an array of roles. Societal expectations can be overwhelming, pushing them to "have it all." From running businesses to raising children, they navigate a complex balancing act. Just like these two moms: Iya Villania- Arellano and Marian Rivera - Dantes!
Iya Villania
- Arellano is an actress, singer, model, and TV
presenter (what can’t she do?) Known for her work as a VJ on Myx, this
multi-talented multi-hyphenate is a mother of four. She somehow finds time to
be a parent on top of everything she does.
Iya gets her strength from her children. She says: these days, their opinions matter more than anything else. he wants her children and her children’s children to experience Mother Earth in all her beauty. That’s why she tirelessly pursue sustainable living so her children can live in a better world. In her advocacy, she found a reliable and like-minded partner in Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation. The company has launched in the market the first-ever seasoning product in paper packaging, the AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning 45g which is made from natural and renewable paper material that can be planted, grown, harvested, and replanted.
She believes
that women’s month is more than just about celebrating women’s beauty and
strength, but also their voices. She is using hers to build a better world for
her children. She’s not the only one who is giving her all for what she
believes in. Another mom to highlight is Marian Rivera-Dantes!
Marian Rivera-Dantes
needs little introduction. This celebrity powerhouse wows us again and again
with acting, modeling, hosting, and running a business! On top of all that,
she’s even a mother of two. Becoming a mom has made Marian hyper-aware of her
children’s health, and she knows that other women all over the Philippines are
just as concerned about their children.
She is big on
education and explaining. She gently and patiently includes her own kids in her
cooking. She talks to them about how to incorporate veggies rather than
fighting with them about it. According to her, it’s not just about telling them
not to eat sweets; it's about incorporating them into the cooking. We should be
teaching them what ingredients are for and how flavors interact. She’s been
involved with nutrition education advocacy, and she lives it every day. She and Zia leads the “I Love
Veggie-Licious” campaign introducing new era of cooking for kids to enjoy
vegetables made delicious with Aji-Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Mix.
Both these women
are a shining example of creating a positive impact with their passion and
influence, and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation has been a long-time partner
of these two Moms as “Eat Well, Live
Well” ambassadors.
They are a
powerful force with platforms to reach millions, and they use that to do as
much good as they can, not just for themselves but for the children who will
take over after us.
Marian and Iya
both understand what Mom used to make. It’s not just the dishes that make us
feel comfortable; it's not just the lessons she taught us. It’s also the change
moms make in the world. Moms make change by teaching us how to be good citizens
and they start by modeling how to live well, and eat well.
Let’s celebrate
women this women’s month, not just the literal moms but all the dog moms and
the aunties and all women. Let’s join them in making a change and making the
world better, everyone doing their part. Marian and Iya are doing theirs, what
can you do?
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Based on the corporate message “Eat Well,
Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino
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