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Ajinomoto shares nutritious and affordable recipes that kids will enjoy

Monday, August 22, 2022

Make mealtimes veggie-licious!

Building our kids' health through nutrition is crucial as they go back to school.

Preparing vegetable meals at home is a great way to keep children strong and healthy. This is especially important as the flu season is also upon us. Vegetables are good sources of potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and many others.

Aside from its health benefits, with rising prices of pork and chicken, vegetables are also budget friendly. As homemakers face the day-to-day challenge of budgeting while striving to prepare nutritious and delicious dishes, these easy-to-prepare and veggie-licious recipes come in handy.

“In our own way, we aim to provide solutions and equip homemakers with knowledge on preparing affordable, nutritious and delicious meals for the family by sharing thoughtful recipes that take health and budget into consideration,” shares Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) General Manager Corporate Planning and Public Relations Roann Co.

To make it more appealing to kids, these easy-to-prepare vegetable recipes are made tastier with Tasty Boy All Purpose Breading Mix that only costs PHP 11.00 SRP.

Kalabasa Crisps

French fries and potato chips have always been a kiddie favorite. Now, homecooks can recreate them with a healthy twist through Kalabasa Crisps. It is made with only 3 ingredients: sliced kalabasa, cooking oil, and Tasty Boy Breading Mix. Not only is this a delicious snack that kids can munch on while doing their homework, kalabasa or squash is also a good source of Beta-Carotene that supports better eye health. Full recipe here.

Veggie Okoy Bites

A new recipe idea to entice kids to eat is by making it fun and colorful. Serving Veggie Okoy Bites filled with yellow potatoes, orange carrots, and green beans is a good way to make kids excited for healthy food. These various colors also represent the multiple nutrients that the kids can get as this dish is rich in carbohydrates and vitamins A, C, and fiber. Check the recipe here.

Tokwa Crisps

Another food that children don’t get tired of is nuggets. This is why having a healthier alternative through Tokwa Crisps is a great addition to every homecook’s recipe book. Preparing it is quick and easy too! It can be done in less than 20 minutes and consists of 3 ingredients only: tokwa, cooking oil, and Tasty Boy Breading Mix. Aside from the convenience and delicious taste, tokwa is also rich in calcium which can help kids have stronger teeth and bones. See recipe here.

APC Group’s brand promise of Eat Well, Live Well provides Filipinos with easy and affordable ways to serve healthy meals especially to their kids. "We believe that we can change how kids see vegetables in simple and delicious ways. We hope that through our recipes, we can help parents get their children to eat well and live well especially during these trying times," said Roann Co.

For more nutritious and delicious recipes, please can check out www.cookmunitybyajinomoto.com.ph

Now in its third year, World Vision is once again launching #GirlsCan to support and help vulnerable girls achieve their dreams and potential. Aside from providing long-term and sustainable solutions for life transformation, the campaign aims to promote the significance of empowering girls and women which are key components of World Vision programs and advocacies, especially in the Philippines.

Various issues surround girls in the country, and violence against children remains one of the major concerns. In fact, the Department of Justice reported an increase of 264% cases of online sexual exploitation in 2020.

“Though this is a huge increase, we know it's only the tip of the iceberg. Most cases go undetected, unreported, and unresponded. Online sexual exploitation of children or OSEC is a hidden, layered and complex crime that robs Filipina girls of their childhood,” says Jezreel Hannah Domingo, World Vision Philippines Child Protection Manager.

“Girls should be empowered through positive life skills and asset building for them to know their rights and build their personal safety. When empowered, they learn to speak up, seek help and become positive instruments of change for younger girls,” Domingo added.

She also stressed the importance of strengthening the families to nurture and protect their children and reinforcing community-based mechanisms for identifying and protecting child victims of OSEC through stronger detection and investigation procedures.

Meanwhile, in education, over 2 million girls drop out of school while more adolescent girls get pregnant and give birth every day. While poverty remains the leading cause of these alarming problems, there are always ways to empower girls to break free.

With #GirlsCan, girls are allowed to be empowered through various World Vision programs that address the needs of girls and women like the Savings Groups and Livelihood programs for Women entrepreneurs such as the Sustaining Women’s Economic Empowerment Thrust (SWEET project), Project ACE that combats exploitation of children, Maternal and Child Health Programs, Mother-Baby Friendly Philippines Project and the Menstrual Hygiene Campaign.

Over the years, the campaign has successfully supported thousands of young girls. It aims to support 1000 more this year, celebrating the International Day of the Girl on October 11.

To know how you can support #GirlsCan, visit https://t.co/RAUn2HPxP7 or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Coming from its groundbreaking Blazing Sapphire milestone, COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) celebrates its Sweet 6th year this 2022 with the unveiling of its global headquarters, the full rollout of its COMCO Middle East & Africa (MEA) branch, major account wins, and awards from prestigious international award-giving bodies.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises Unveils New Global Headquarters

This year brings yet another milestone for COMCO SEA as it opens its global headquarters in Makati’s Central Business District as part of its expansion. The new headquarters will house COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ current and upcoming ventures - COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA), COMCO Middle East & Africa (MEA), Camp COMCO Alumni Society, Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program, SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, and Taro Digital AOX. Each area is inspired by different pop culture references rooted in COMCO’s love for movies, series, music, books, and all the emerging platforms out there. The COMCO SEA workstation is called the “Millennium Falcon” while the executive office is dubbed the “Cerebro”. The rest of the areas are “Rivendell” for the Corporate Services Unit, “Black Castle” for the Digital and Multimedia Arts Unit, “Watch Tower Hall” for the conference room, “Bifrost Bridge” for the reception, “Room of Requirements” for the stock room, and “Wooley Hall” for the lounge area.

COMCO Middle East and Africa in Full Swing

Following its launch during COMCO SEA’s Blazing Sapphire anniversary event last year, COMCO Middle East and Africa is now in full blast servicing various brands in the market. In its first year, COMCO MEA has already worked with notable brands in the Middle East such as Buono Buono, Nolte, Open Thrill, Paus, POPC Live!, Red Shrimp, TruCARE, Victor, Yas Plaza Hotels, Belcanto Restaurant, Empire Movies, Central Park Towers, Dubai London Hospital, Electric Pawnshop, GESS Education, R&B Kids, Playbook, Universal Trading Company LLC, MaKiRa Dubai, Hudson Tavern Dubai, Katsuya, Najah Connect and Middle East Film & Comic Con. COMCO MEA, together with COMCO SEA, also recently conducted the property roadshows for Phiippine property firm RLC Residences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as among the group’s first of many synergy initiatives.

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Major Account Wins

The Agency also continued to strengthen its client portfolio for its 6th year, winning major accounts in recent inter-agency pitches for premiere brands/organizations such as MR. DIY, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Lenovo, Skechers, Takeda, ASEANA City, Lalamove, and Philusa Corporation together with its wide range of brands - Rhea Generics, Cleene Cotton, Cleene Clio, Babyflo Baby Care, and Love My Honey, Phinma Education, Remy Martin, AXA Philippines, and European Union.

Harvest of Metals Across the Globe

In its 6 years, COMCO Southeast Asia has won recognition garnering a total of 135 awards from various prestigious local, regional and international award-giving bodies with the most recent wins and citations from PR Awards Asia-Pacific, PRCA APAC (Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific) Awards, CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) Excellence Awards, The Gold Standard Awards, Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards, Stevie Awards, and IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Quill Awards.

The Agency made the cut in this year’s PR Awards Asia-Pacific organized by Marketing Interactive Asia held in Singapore. COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director, Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, bagged the Gold Award for the PR Champion of the Year (Agency). COMCO SEA’s initiatives “Dear Survivor: The COMCO Southeast Asia Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2" and "Blazing Sapphire: The COMCO Southeast Asia 5th Anniversary Celebration” received finalist citations in the Best Use of Micro / Niche Influencers and Best Anniversary Campaign categories respectively. The Agency is also a finalist for the PR Team of the Year (Agency) award.

COMCO Southeast Asia's flagship initiative "Dear Survivor: The Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2" is the big winner of the much-coveted Purpose Award of the PRCA APAC Awards, besting other campaigns in the Asia-Pacific region. COMCO SEA also received finalist citations for the Medium Consultancy of the Year Award, Workplace Champion Award, and Strategic Communications Award for the Blazing Sapphire 5th Anniversary Celebration campaign. Meanwhile, Mr. Bondoy is among the top five finalists for the PR / Communication Leader Award.

COMCO SEA also received finalist citations in The Gold Standard Awards for Professional Excellence for Mr. Bondoy and APAC Tambuli Awards for Eastern Communications. Ultimately, COMCO SEA emerged as among the top five finalists in the highly acclaimed global CIPR Excellence Awards for Small PR Consultancy of the Year, organized by the United Kingdom-based Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

Last but not the least, COMCO SEA bagged a total of 30 awards including 4 top award nominations from the prestigious IABC Quill Awards. COMCO SEA is also a nominee for the Agency of the Year, Top Award in Communication Management for Corporate Social Responsibility as well as for Media Relations for “Dear Survivor: The Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2”, and Top Award in Communication Training and Education for “The Force of Learning in New PR and Smart Social: The Camp COMCO House Wars”.

Mr. Bondoy shared, “When you are with like-minded and like-hearted people, when you create masterpieces and accomplish great things together, when you slay 'monsters' and do the impossible as a team, and when you enjoy exploring the world and celebrating life with the people you belong to, you won’t realize six years have passed so fast. And with the rollout of our 10-year master plan, we can’t help but get excited about what else we can do for our partner brands and organizations, our industry, our growing teams in SEA and MEA, and the communities and advocacies that we support.”

To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea, and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.

Innovative Filipino students can win up to ₱50,000 by joining the Shopee Ultimate Case Challenge

This August, Shopee Philippines will be launching its first-ever Ultimate Case Challenge, a business case competition open to Filipino undergraduate students from across the globe. Finalists of the competition will get the chance to win up to ₱50,000. Throughout the case challenge, each team consisting of 3-4 members will be asked to pitch their unique ideas and solutions to a real-world challenge included in a business case brief.

Karen Perez, Head of People at Shopee Philippines, said, “We’re thrilled to support Filipino tech talents worldwide by providing them with opportunities to develop their skill set. Through the business case competition, we aim to hone their analytical and process improvement skills, preparing them to be proactive problem solvers in the fast-paced tech industry. We hope to inspire a new generation of talents who will continue to drive the tech industry forward.”

Apart from the opportunity to put their skills to the test, teams will also receive mentorship from leaders at Shopee and the chance to fast-track their careers in tech through Shopee’s career development programs: the Global Leaders Program, Shopee’s 2-year flagship graduate program for young professionals, and the Apprentice Program, Shopee’s specialized internship program.

The regional business case competition has already garnered over 4,000 participants across four other markets including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Shopee Ultimate Case Challenge’s pioneer run in the Philippines. Ready your teams and sign up at careers.shopee.ph/succ from August 22 to September 30.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Whether your kids are bound to attend face-to-face or virtual classes, SM Stationery has all the school stuff a student needs for the back-to-school season.

Keeping up with the times, there are digital accessories ideal for e-learning. These include a wireless mouse, keyboard, headset, tripod, and monitor riser. These will surely make virtual schooling easier and more convenient for kids. A desk lamp would be the light stuff for your home school area.

And of course, there are notebooks to keep one in track with lessons and schedules. Keep your kids creative with writing pads pens and sketchpads for budding artists. Fun and fashionable backpacks, totes, and carry-all bags will help keep their things organized as they head off for school.

All these and more are available at SM Stationery in all The SM Store branches nationwide.

For a more convenient shopping experience, check out https://smstationery.com.ph/ or ShopSM.

Follow @smstationeryph on Facebook and @smstationeryph on Instagram for more exclusive deals and updates!

The biggest fiesta is here as Mega Sardines launches a super Sarap, Sustansya, at Saya series of fiesta-themed online events that will definitely make you look forward to every kinsenas.

Bringing the festivities to everyone, the Mega Sardines FieSSSta campaign will be livestreamed on Mega Sardines’ official Facebook page and Mega Global’s official store on Shopee every 15th of the month until October, promising shoppers a fiesta of kinsenas deals and steals that will keep you coming back for more.

Just look at what awaits you in every livestreamed fiesta and watch out for the exciting guests every month!

On August 15, get ready for a super sarap na Bonggang Handaan sa Fiesta as special guest Chef Hazel holds a live cooking demo of Sardines Recipes. Prepare to take home awesome prizes by joining Ka-Mega, Game KNB? and other fun games that you can enjoy with online buddies.

If you love games, join in on the fun on September 15 as Mega FieSSSta: Palarong Pinoy kicks off, highlighting how Mega brings sustansya to the whole family, with the nutritious Omega-3 in every can promoting a healthier heart and stronger bones. Play pabitin to win special prizes and listen to an informative nutrition and health talk.

To wrap up the fiesta, the Peryahan sa Bayan on October 15 defines Saya with non-stop kulitan from our surprise special guest. Take home exciting prizes and take part in the color game that will get you jumping for more goodies!

The fiesta fun started last July 15 with the Mega FieSSSta: Grand Parade with AC Soriano and Mommy Rosie Domingo, who gave away over P20,000 in prizes and coins galore on the Shopee app.

The good news is: papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part!

All these events will culminate in the celebration of National Sardines Day in November, a traditional celebration that brings together everyone in a fiesta atmosphere with more activities that involve all Filipinos who love sardines and have come to rely on Mega Sardines for its nutritious and deliciousproducts that have been a staple in Filipino tables.

Over the years, Mega has helped Filipino families achieve good health and proper nutrition. Its signature 12-hour Catch-to-Can process ensures that Filipinos enjoy fresh and nutritious meals that are affordable and healthy.

With Mega, may sustansya at sarap na nagbibigay ng saya sa buong pamilya! Join the fun fiesta and win exciting prizes!

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

With the country gearing up for the return of face-to-face classes after two years of the virtual and hybrid setup, BEAR BRAND doubles down on its commitment to building generations of Batang Matibay by strengthening its support for children’s education. Through the brand’s Tibayanihan Project, a total of 5,000 Tibay Chairs made out of upcycled BEAR BRAND packs will be turned over to schools in 12 cities nationwide this 2022.

As a result of the longstanding 6 year partnership of BEAR BRAND with the Department of Education (DepEd), the brand joined the national kickoff of the Brigada Eskwela program in Imus Pilot Elementary School where the Tibay Chairs were turned over. Brigada Eskwela, which aims to prepare for the return of Filipino children to school, this year launched with a theme of Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik-Aral. The first batch of 1,500 Tibay Chairs to be turned over as part of the Brigada Eskwela kick off will be distributed in public schools in CALABARZON, Benguet, and Baguio.

Since the start of the Tibay Chairs program of BEAR BRAND began in 2016, DepEd has received and distributed over 12,000 benches and armchairs to 131 public schools.

“Knowing that having sufficient equipment is one of the key factors in an environment conducive to learning, the brand saw an opportunity to support school children with tibay chairs for a better learning experience. Sharing this goal with DepEd, we were able to identify and extend help to these locations. Through the Tibay Chairs, we not only aim to help students excel, but also, by producing these chairs through upcycled plastic sachets, we contribute to Nestle’s global commitment of achieving net zero emissions by 2050,” shared Russell Lipchin, BEO Dairy Health and Nutrition Solutions.

Even everyday citizens can take part in helping enrich the lives of Filipino students. By donating plastic waste to the Tibayanihan Project, BEAR BRAND commits to upcycling the waste and producing more TIbay Chairs that can be used by students all over the country. To donate plastic waste, check out the hashtag #PlasticDropPH and search for the nearest collection point through this link.

Looking for a way to make your kid’s snack time more fun? Or a happy little surprise to put in their lunch box? Red Ribbon has got you covered with the Red Ribbon Fun Pack!

While snacking on Red Ribbon’s delicious pastries and breads, your kids will surely enjoy building and playing with a Barbie or Hot Wheels 3D puzzle that comes with every Red Ribbon Fun Pack!

The Red Ribbon Fun Pack comes in a 5-piece or 4-piece assortment of Red Ribbon's delicious breads and pastries - Butter Mamon, Cheesy Ensaimada, and Cake Slices. Each Red Ribbon Fun Pack comes with 1 sheet of Barbie or Hot Wheels 3D puzzle, available in 6 collectible designs.

Playtime can be pretty and pink with the Red Ribbon Fun Pack’s Barbie 3D puzzles that come in 3 collectible designs: Dreamhouse Adventures, Barbie Fantasy, and Happy Vibes. All designs include a pretty Barbie paper doll with different candy-colored backgrounds and accessories. Start an exciting race adventure with your little ones by assembling the Hot Wheels 3D Puzzle race cars that also come in 3 exciting car designs: Rodger Dodger, Twin Mill, and Muscle Bound.

Bring snack time and playtime together with the Red Ribbon Fun Pack and don’t miss out on these fun Barbie and Hot Wheels 3D Puzzle collectibles! The Red Ribbon Fun Pack will only be available for a limited time, from August 4 to October 3, 2022. Price starts at P128 per pack.

Get the Red Ribbon Fun Pack and your other Red Ribbon products by visiting the Red Ribbon Bakeshop store near you; go to the delivery website (redribbondelivery.com.ph); call the delivery hotline #87777; download the Red Ribbon app (available for Android and iOS) or via delivery apps Foodpanda and GrabFood.

With face-to-face classes back after two years of virtual learning, it’s time to say hello again to teachers, classmates, and friends in the classroom and on-campus.

It’s also time to say hello by dressing up again, and new clothes for returning students. And Forever 21 celebrates schoolgirl style with four inspirational looks Elle, Alexa, Callie, and Sofia.

Elle introduces a bohemian rock-n-roll vibe with a touch of the western floral and elegant feminine - dresses, woven tops, flare pants, denim flares, sweaters, boots, and hats.

Alexa’s style highlights contemporary minimalist work/school wear with a downtown luxe feel. Tops, pants, dresses, skirts, and heels as it transitions into a 90’s wall street style with a touch of modern minimalism.

Callie has a touch of 90’s skate culture with back-to-school grunge - athletic tops, sweaters, skirts, shoes, and bucket hats for athletic and punky girls.

Sofia’s high-speed style is sporty, with a touch of motor racing and sexy night out/party outfits.

Check out Forever 21’s Back to School collection in-store at SM City North Edsa, SM Makati, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Clark, and SM Lanang Premier or you can also shop these items from the comfort of your homes by checking out Forever 21 at ShopSM, Lazada, Shopee and Zalora.

You can also follow Forever 21’s Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Monday, August 15, 2022

mWell by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI) launches the biggest nationwide online medical mission. National mWellness Day brings together volunteer doctors and health practitioners to provide free online consultation to Filipinos from all parts of the country via the mWell PH app on August 27-28.

Now on its second year, National mWellness Day is even bigger, bringing together more doctors from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Filipinos nationwide can consult from a range of doctors on the mWell app where they can receive free quality health consultation from general practitioners, specialists, and mental health experts.

This advocacy initiative is part of MPIC’s sustainability mission to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos nationwide. Wherever you are in the country, the National mWellness Day online medical mission is just a few taps away on your mobile gadgets. Just download the mWell PH app and register, choose from the roster of hundreds of volunteer primary care and specialized doctors, and avail of the free consultation. Simple and accessible!

The annual event, which began in September 2021, is built on compassion that cures. Using digital technology through the mWell PH app, access to healthcare is made more convenient, just like any on-ground face-to-face medical mission but from the comfort and security of your home. Health concerns can be addressed from any location giving anyone timely medical advice from experts.

This year, as Filipinos rebuild their lives in the new normal, primary care, specialized doctors and mental health experts will be a few taps away, ready to provide much-needed medical advice. Booking fees and doctor fees will be waived on August 27-28.

On top of the free consultation, the first one hundred patients will receive vitamin vouchers from MedExpress and Watsons, with free shipping. They will also be given free laboratory exams including x-ray and complete blood count, and emergency outpatient coverage valid for one year.

Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation said that this advocacy shows mWell’s compassion in action, “Healthcare is a basic right. Our advocacy of bringing healthcare closer to more Filipinos is part of our sustainability anchor. We are truly passionate about making a difference in the lives of our countrymen through our responsive, highly convenient platform.”

National mWellness Day is in support of the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare. MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan says, “Filipinos now have better access to healthcare through mWell’s integrated digital healthcare ecosystem with a wide and sustainable network of medical experts and services.”

Along with hundreds of volunteer doctors nationwide, National mWellness Day is supported by top insurance companies—PhilCare and Generali, pharmacy partners MedExpress and Watsons, mental health experts from Mind Nation, doctors from Makati Medical Center Foundation and Makati Medical Center Wellness Center. MPIC Foundation is also in full support of the advocacy. mWell’s diverse partnerships give better access to healthcare for all as a fully integrated healthcare platform.

Be a volunteer doctor

Doctors and clinics all over the country are welcome to be part of the National mWellness Day to reach more patients nationwide and provide them with accessible, responsive, and convenient medical care. It takes less than an hour to sign up via www.mwell.com.ph. Only a PRC ID is required.

By becoming an mWell partner doctor even after the event day, doctors can widen their patient base and consult at their convenience. For regular consultations, doctors can charge their own professional fee without any deductions. They can also enjoy an exclusive high-speed internet plan from PLDT Home Fibr: 100mbps for only P1499. Plus, get FREE EMR and clinic management system powered by mWellMD.

mWell provides training and technical operations support to ensure smooth consultations via the app. Security measures are in place to ensure data privacy. Marketing programs and PR support are provided constantly to bring in more patients from different areas of the country.

As a fully integrated health app, mWell allows doctors to conveniently issue e-prescription, medical certificate, and laboratory request.

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

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Ajinomoto shares nutritious and affordable recipes that kids will enjoy