Junior Preneur at The Pioneer St Market

If there is one event parents shouldn'y miss this Christmas season, it would be  Junior Preneur at Pioneer St Market where kids for the following reasons:

a. EARN - Kids do actual work thru manning their own 

b. SAVE - Kids open a bank account from our partner banks after the day work and deposit part of his earnings as his savings

C. SHARE - Kids donate to our partner foundation

D. LEARN – Kids participate on workshop activities such as: Cooking, Music, Academics and Sports.
There is an estimated audience of 1,500 who we have invited from several schools, parent groups, religious organization and other private clubs. Proceeds of the event will be donated to James Mackay Foundation for Philippine National School of the Blind.  The event will be attended by known Celebrities, Basketball players, personalities with their families. 

Junior Preneur is happening this December 4th, 2016 at The Pioneer St Market corner Pioneer Street and Reliance (infront of TV5) Mandaluyong, Pasig.

Kids as young as 4 years old will experience a full day of selling exercise where they will learn the value and importance of money.  The organization behind Junior Preneur, founded by Mother Entrepreneurs Cherry S. Genato and Mafae Yunon - Belasco, Bb.Pilipinas -World 2003,  aims to increase financial literacy in the Philippines by introducing the concept of business thru a 1-day program designed to teach kids how to earn money thru hard work, save earnings and share earnings to less fortunate children. As a culminating activity, the kids will be awarded with Business Certificates to make this day more symbolic for them.

As treat to kids, Junior Preneur will have their usual WORKSHOP SESSIONS hosted by Linuxprovi8, Global Leaders International School, Mafae Management and BUSA Academy.

Herbalife Nutrition At Work Survey Reveals Filipino Millennials Desire Healthy, Active Workplace Environment

Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company, has released the findings from its Asia Pacific Millennials At Work Survey1, which revealed that Filipino millennials are adapting a healthy, active lifestyle, however, most believe their current workplace environment prevents them from doing so.

Millennials, or people born in between 1980 and 2000, are opting for a workplace that will encourage them to stay active, if only this will be embedded in every company culture.  About 83 percent or eight (8) in 10 millennials have agreed that they would like their company workplace to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle. 

With the millennial generation expected to make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020, ensuring the wellbeing of millennials will be important to improving workplace productivity. “There are about 35 million millennials now in the Philippines, which is about one-third of the country’s entire population. Five years from now, millennials will be dominating the labor force. While most millennials want to lead healthy lives, they face real obstacles at work in doing so,”

said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager. “At Herbalife Nutrition, we provide our employees with nutrition products at work, subsidize gym memberships, hold regular wellness programs related to nutrition and well-being, and encourage participation in outdoor activities and sports competitions.”

Additionally, the survey findings revealed the following:

• Seven (7) out of 10 millennials strive to live healthy, active lives

• However, the majority of millennials find it challenging to maintain an active lifestyle at work – eight (8) out of 10 millennials spend 6 to 13 hours at their work desk each day, and 64% of millennials get less than 30 minutes of physical activity - including standing, stretching and walking at work on an average work day.

• Additionally, 64% of millennials cited the “lack of time” as the key obstacle to engaging in physical activity at work.

To provide tips on how millennials and their employers can integrate positive nutrition and life style habits at their workplaces, Herbalife Nutrition has organized a sixth Asia Pacific Wellness Tour, which builds upon the successes of the past five tours that welcomed over 100, 000  participants. Five experts from the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) are scheduled to tour 21 Asian cities from October 7 to 30, to hold a series of talks, workshops and medical symposia across the region. 

“Through these efforts, we hope to equip organizations and employees with the right tools to collectively build a healthier work environment across Asia Pacific,” said Valenzuela.

  

Julian Alvarez Garcia, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board, will be visiting Manila for the Asia Pacific Wellness Tour this October. Julian Alvarez Garcia, M.D., Ph.D. will also be sharing expert advice on how millennials can adopt simple positive nutrition and lifestyle habits at work to improve their overall well-being in the long run.

Some of the tips to help foster a healthier millennial workforce include:

• Nutrition 

o Dedicate a healthy eating day each week and get colleagues involved in making healthy choices for lunch on this day.

o Boost water intake to help the body digest food, rid the body of toxins, and help deliver nutrients to the cells. Drink at least eight (8) glasses or two (2) liters of water a day.

o Have a protein shake combined with non-fat milk and healthy fruit for breakfast. With 20-30 grams of protein and low-fat contents, it can provide the body with all the nutrition it needs to power through the day. 

• Active Living

o Create a playlist that incorporates upbeat music and play with hourly intervals.

o Use Running Apps to keep energized and on-pace during regular runs. 

o Set a goal to join running competitions to motivate self to sustain an active lifestyle.

1Herbalife’s Millennials At Work Survey was conducted in 2016, with 5,500 respondents aged 18 and above, from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. 

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About Herbalife 

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife Independent Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life. 

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports. 

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of US$4.5 billion in 2015. The Herbalife website contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com. 

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Lamudi Housing Fair

I definitely had a grand time shopping for properties last weekend at Lamudi Housing Fair happened last November 18 to 20, 2016 at Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Lamudi Housing Fair featured the widest selection of properties and offer exclusive discounts to home buyers and property investors. The event highlighted the different projects to choose from all around the country but to be an avenue for the public to know more about the workings of the industry. Both real estate sellers and buyers took advantage of the offerings in store at the fair.

Jacqueline van den Ende, Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines and MyProperty.ph was present at the event to welcome guests, buyers and sellers

Sharing this video, with permission to post from Occasions of Joy

Some of the sponsors and exhibitors include, Filinvest, Eton Properties Philippines Inc., Hoppler, Lhoopa, San Jose Builders, Shang Properties, Greenfield Marketers One, Property 101 Inc., Dataland, Sky Residence, Castille, Damosa  Land and RCBC Savings Bank.

HMR Auto Auction

HMR Group operates as 10 business units in the Philippines, each specializing in their respective core operations, from auctioneering to retail a nd recycling. 

Profit potential does not rely solely on the primary sales points but also exits in the secondary and tertiary channels.

HMR Auctions acts as an alternative channel for profit creation of redundant assets, specializing in purchasing and auctioning of a wide range of end-of-life, overstocked, or obsolete items.

Thus, the HMR Auto Auction is basically known of their quality vehicles, from premiere brands up for auction. 

Also, they are known for giving opportunities to the fellow Filipinos. Moreover, the auctions they organize and execute is diverse and marketed to low income individuals.

As Ms. Sharlene Carman-Powell, Marketing Head of HMR happily shared, "Even tricycle drivers we empower as they buy from us and resell our goods, they are instant businessmen."

Finally, the first and GRANDES T HMR Auto Auction they are having is set to be on the 3rd of December 2016, Satu rday. 9am onwards. It will be holding its auction at Km. 21 East Service Road, South Superhighway, Sucat, Muntinlupa City.

Join them as they celebrate 20 years of building the trust of the Filipino auction community.

For more information, you can visit and like their Facebook page HMR Auto Auctions. You can also visit their website, HMR Auctions. You could also contact the following digits: (02) 548-6960, (0917) 548-3603, or (0999) 887-8803.

Harringtons Lifestyle Auction at Century City Mall

It was an afternoon of great collection of fine and antique collections of furniture, art and jewelries last  November 12, 2016, 2 p.m. at Makati City, Harringtons Lifestyle Auction at Century City Mall. . 

Harringtons Lifestyle Auction understands this sentiment and takes auctions to a whole new level by elevating it into an experience. The auction featured extensive collection of vintage sets of furniture and sophisticated artworks by acclaimed and prolific artists. The extensive collection of excellent, authentic and well-curated collectible pieces included works by national artists Abdul Imao, Napoleon Abueva and Victorio Edades as well as paintings by Benedicto Cabrera, Romulo Olazo and Jorge Pineda. 

Highlights of Harringtons’ “Treasures of the Century” auction included over fifty remarkable and prized vintage items owned by avid collector and national hero Jose Rizal descendant Dina Velasco.

A vintage “Escritoire” desk in solid tigerwood and teakwood will be among the items that will be auctioned off.   Velasco, who collects precious collectibles as a hobby, knows and understands the beauty of auctions.  

Other auction highlights included captivating art wood mosaic pieces by Bagac Wood Mosaic Artists, a group of people from Bagac, Bataan who used to be farmers. Despite dealing with the difficulties of poverty, the group opted to pursue art not only to make a living but also to make a name for their hometown

 

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The Beauty Lounge by Bianca Festejo

The owner of Mary Pauline Salon in Star Mall Las Pinas, Ms. Bianca Festejo is about to open her second salon, The Beauty Lounge by Bianca Festejo, on the 14th of November 2016.  

Prior to the opening, Ms. Bianca and my wife Joy Mendiola of Occasions of Joy collaborated on aBloggers Day. It was a successful event attended by select bloggers.The Beauty Lounge by Bianca estejo is located at Petron Station, C5, Diego Silang, Taguig.

Rinnai Japan's

I'm guilty of not cooking often because I'm mostly out on a business and client meetings. I guess, I will have to start spending more time in the kitchen now as I won a table top cooking range at the Launch of Rinnai in SM Megamall.

Sharing with you the press release:

In today’s context, the value of a home-cooked meal still lies in the effort we spend preparing it and how that is tantamount to the care we serve to ones we love. Rinnai, the no. 1 appliance brand in Japan since 1920, seeks to elevate the way Filipino millennials prepare their meals with tabletop stoves, hobs, cooking ranges, and range hoods designed with the precise performance of Japanese technology.

A Culinary Upgrade

Rinnai’s impressive line of cooking appliances are made for Filipinos looking to invest in a full kitchen set-up or outfit a newly-purchased home. As a purveyor of high-end, technologically advanced, and visually-appealing kitchen equipment, Rinnai makes it possible for today’s culinary hopefuls to adopt the measured discipline professionals have with their cooking.

In addition, cooking with a Rinnai appliance adds a touch of sophistication to the way meals are prepared at home. “Rinnai’s innovation has me fully-equipped to serve my kids the meals they deserve,” says Celebrity Chef Rosebud Benitez. “The technology really makes the difference. Not only does it elevate my craft, it’s precision engineering makes working in the kitchen a breeze.” Rinnai appliances are made under the premise that even the simplest of dishes require precision.

Award-winning pâtissier Chef Miko Aspiras attests to both this and the kind of craftsmanship the Rinnai brand brings to the table. “Dessert-making is very visual. You delight people with the textures, the colors, even before they can respond to the taste,” Chef Miko explains. “Coming up with the exact plating requires measure and precision. Rinnai’s appliances help me do just that. Without it, I don’t think my creations would be that social media-worthy.”

Fire Up the Efficiency

More than a kitchen appliance brand, Rinnai delivers the precision required to cook meals crafted to exceed even the most discerning of tastes. “Rinnai Philippines is proud to introduce a whole new range of kitchen appliances that will prove to be essential in the Filipino household,” shares Mitsui Industria Corporation’s General Manager John Chuakaw. “All our products come with a slew of exciting features designed to bring ease, comfort, and convenience to the Filipino’s cooking practice.”

From table top stoves that use stainless steel burners, to built-in hobs made with heat-resistant tempered glass, Rinnai specializes in sturdy, durable, and innovative appliances that revolutionize cooking for the average millennial.

The hotplates are even sourced from the world’s finest as it is produced by renowned German electric heating component manufacturer, E.G.O. Moreover, Rinnai’s line of free-standing cooking range is fitted with Sabaf® burners, the world’s best in advanced burner technology. And to make things easier, the catalytic cavity of Rinnai ovens can absorb grease and even reduce odors.

Through Rinnai’s technology, standards are taken a notch higher, allowing people to enjoy more comfortable lifestyles, a commitment that SM Appliance also happens to uphold. "Through our presence at SM Appliance, the largest appliance retailer in the country, Rinnai is made readily accessible and available to more and more Filipinos," John adds.

In essence, a modern kitchen fitted with Rinnai appliances gives today’s millennial the ability to offer their families and friends a taste of something prepared with both passion and precision. “With Rinnai, all you need is creativity for your craft. As for the precision, Rinnai has got you covered,” ends John.

Established in 1920, Rinnai is the largest manufacturer of gas appliances in Japan. For more information, visit their website at http://www.mitsui.ph/rinnai, like their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/rinnaiph, or contact Mitsui Industria Corporation at (02) 292-91-77 to 78.

Kathryn Bernardo and Liza Soberano for AJI-NO-MOTO®

The kitchen used to be a scary place for young people and cooking was a daunting task reserved for mothers and household helps. But technology played a role in guiding people around the kitchen. Nowadays, new cooks search online for cooking videos or check out “food hacks” to be able to produce any dish they want that they can, in turn, show off on social media.

Young celebrities Kathryn Bernardo and Liza Soberano also enjoy cooking for their loved ones. They are the newest tandem to endorse AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Apart from what can be found in the Internet, Kathryn and Liza became more confident cooks because they can rely on a brand of seasoning to make delicious home-cooked dishes by bringing out the natural goodness of food. Experienced cooks or kitchen newbies can make AJI-NO-MOTO® their best friend in the kitchen – an ally in serving nourishing and enjoyable dishes for the whole family. 

The new AJI-NO-MOTO® TV Commercial features three (3) dishes to show the versatility of the product in making all kinds of dishes delicious. Among the dishes are the Omurice, a Japanese-inspired meal composed of rice and omelet, Kathryn’s Adobong Puti recipe, a different take on the classic adobo without soy sauce and the all-time favorite comfort food Beef Nilaga.

AJI-NO-MOTO® can be widely used in a variety of dishes because it has no smell or specific flavor of its own and can therefore be used to enhance the original flavor of food. This is a safe and quality product that is made from natural crops like sugar cane, corn or cassava and manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. AJI-NO-MOTO® enhances taste of food by providing umami taste. Umami is the fifth basic taste also described as rich, savory and ‘malinamnam’ derived from food rich in glutamate like tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, ham and seafood.

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, AJI-SINIGANG® Cube, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® SEASONED CRUMBS®, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

 

OMURICE

INGREDIENTS:

Rice Mixture:

1½ tbsps vegetable oil

¼ cup     garlic, peeled, minced

¼ cup             onions, peeled, minced

½ cup             ground pork

½ cup         frozen carrots

¼ tsp         ground black pepper

2 cups             cooked rice, short grain

1 teaspoon         soy sauce

1 teaspoon         AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

Egg Mixture:

1 tablespoon     vegetable oil 

3 pieces eggs, small, beaten

1/8 teaspoon     pulverized black pepper

1/2 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1/8 teaspoon iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

Rice Mixture

1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and onions for one (1) minute over low heat.

2. Add ground pork and cook until brown.

3. Add carrots and black pepper.

4. Add rice and stir-fry for another minute over medium heat.

5. Add soy sauce, mix well.

6. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and mix well. 

7. Remove from fire, mound the rice on plate then set aside.

Egg Mixture

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs until the whites and yolks are well combined.

2. Add pulverized black pepper.

3. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, mix well.

4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the egg mixture.

5. Remove fried eggs out of the pan and mold it well on top of the rice.

6. Serve with catsup.

Makes 2-4 servings

Nutrition Information: Calories 457    Carbohydrates 44g    Protein 14g   Fats 25g

ADOBONG PUTI

INGREDIENTS:

½ kilo chicken, adobo cut

½ cup vinegar  

1/3 cup garlic, peeled, crushed  

1 piece bayleaf, crushed

¼ teaspoon peppercorn, cracked

½ cup water

½ cup cooking oil for deep frying

1 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1 tablespoon refined sugar

1 teaspoon     iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

1. Combine chicken, vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, peppercorn and water in a pot.

2. Let boil and lower heat. Simmer until tender.

3. Drain the chicken pieces from the broth.

4. Heat oil in another pan and deep fry chicken pieces. Return to the broth.

5 .Simmer until liquid has been reduced to half.

6. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning and sugar. Simmer for one (1) minute.

7. Add salt and mix well.

8. Serve hot.

Makes 4-5 servings

Nutrition Information:      Calories 461   Carbohydrates 5g   Protein 18g     Fats 41g

NILAGANG BAKA  

2 ½ liters  water 

1 teaspoon  black peppercorns

2 pieces  onion, medium-size, chopped

½ kilo  beef shank, cut into serving pieces       

2 pieces          corn, cut into five per piece of corn

2 pieces  potatoes, medium-sized, peeled, quartered

½ piece    small cabbage, quartered

1 ½ teaspoons  AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1 tablespoon      iodized salt 

PROCEDURE:

1. In a casserole, put 2½ liters of water; add peppercorns, onions and beef. 

2. Boil beef until tender.

3. Add corn and potatoes; boil for 2-3 minutes.  

4. Add cabbage, mix well.

5. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Add salt and mix well.

7. Serve hot. 

Makes 4-5 servings

Nutrition Information:  Calories 195    Carbohydrates 21g    Protein 21g    Fats 3g