MODESS is really part of my life, and of course all of the Females here in the Philippines.  Pads are very important to us and this helps us continue what we need to do.  It makes us comfortable enough.


Recently, I attended the Modess event with a tag line and a hashtag #MakeYourMove. According to Tina Sabarre, Marketing Director of Johnson & Johnson "We believe that whether or not it is your red day, you can and should keep moving, especially if it is to help the people around you." She added that Modess is a strong proponent of the differences that young Filipinas can make, they want to encourage teens to continue making meaningful differences in the lives of the people around them because they know that there is so much more to teens than what most people initially see, in that matter they encourage Filipinas to #MakeYourMove.

The event was attended by some teens with their #MakeYourMove way. Julia Barretto is the newest endorser of Modess, through a fashion show called Style with a Soul. As I enter the venue, I was given an eco bag and told to have a shopping while attending the event.


Style with a Soul is the theme of the event, it is a mini-bazaar featuring fashion brands that have social purpose, in addition to that Modess also invited three young and accomplished women: Arianne Serafico, the founder of popular blog wanderrgirl.com, spoke about her personal advocay of using creativity and design to spark social change, Noreen Bautista, the founder of soccial enterprise Jacinto & Lirio and one of the youngest representatives at the World Economic Forum, spoke about her belief that social enterprises can uplift the impoverished. Also gracing the event was Ateneo varsity football player turned coach, Tata Garcia, who spoke passionately about sports as a means to improve lives.



Of course Julia Barreto prove her self by doing good deeds for the needy one. When Typhoon Yolanda struck, Julia quickly organized a successful garage sale, where she donated and sold her own clothes. With the help of her friends and family, she managed to raise a whopping P135,000. Not bad for a 16 year old. Beyond her quick response to Yolanda, Julia holds another advocacy close to her heart -anti-bullying. "Bullying can really ruin your self-esteem and I don't like it when I see girls who lack self-confidence and don;t love themselves," Julia says, "My personal dream." she continues, "is to encourage every Filipina to be confident and proud of who she is so that no amount of bullying can bring her down".



Oh, after hearing those good deeds from them, I am longing now to have a baby girl so that someday I will be a proud mommy, hahaha.

I am a long time user of Modess, one I like most is the Modess Ultra Thin Night, perfect for heavy days and overnight. No stain at all specially at night, and it is very comfortable  because of the thin feature of this napkin.

To learn more about MOdess and Julia's movement to encourage teens to act visit modessangelsofficial.

So teens share your #MakeYourMove and you are very welcome here in my blog to share what in store from you as a teenager.

Valentine's Day Celebration is February 14 but the love in the air continues for the whole month as most of the people say that February is the Love month.  My hubby and I were a witness to that.

My husband gave me a little surprise on Valentine's Day, as usual he did it creatively and then on the next day we went out together with our kids at the mall, we strolled and let the kids played at the arcade and then have lunch at the resto, a little thing to celebrate the love month, I guess Love is always there in our Family.
Then it's "We" time for Me and I as we were invited on a Post Valentine's Day activity which is something different.  A time to spend the night with your love one under the heavenly night sky.  Yes, it was a night at Nuvali with their Night Sky Cinema.

The travel time is about 1 hour to 2 hours, I guess.  It was our first time to experience this Night Sky Cinema at the Nuvali.  As we reached the location, presto, we have a very nice spot and place, great for watching the movie.  Comes with a bean bag, pillow and mats to lie on to.

That was a nice one Nuvali!  Lots of Families, love ones, and barkadas spend their night and I felt that love is really in the air that moment.  Maybe next time we will let our kids experience it too though it was really cold.
We watched movie entitled "You Got Mail" which is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Nora Ephro and starred by Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan,  Unfortunately we weren't able to watch "Eat, Pray, Love" is also a romantic comedy plus drama in 2010 starring Julia Roberts, and "About Time" which another romantic comedy with drama about a young man who tries to change his past by travelling through time for a better future for we have to go then.

So, there are many ways to spend your Valentines month, just look around for some news and read some blogs like mine, hahaha, and you will be notified on what's new.

All day fair for Chichay-Joaquin solid supporters, set this Sunday...

ABS-CBN's top rating romantic primetime series "Got To Believe" is set to stage a whole-day event dubbed 'Best Fair Ever' that will treat loyal viewers with a special concert, rides, games and surprises.

The fair, which will happen on Sunday (March 2) at Makati Circuit from 8am to 5pm, is dedicated to the 'G2B Army' that is composed of young solid supporters of the Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla-starrer.

Tickets for the 'Best Fair Ever' will be sold this Friday (February 28), from 10am to 4pm at the Center Road of ABS-CBN in Quezon City.

Each Ticket, priced at P500, comes with a 'G2B Army Kit' and access pass to two carnival rides, photo booth and the 'G2B Concert".

To ensure order during the event and safety of participants, the following guidelines were released by the organizers: bring the ticket on the day of the fair; follow the location map to get to Makati Circuit; bringing food inside the venue is not allowed; fire arms, alcohol and drugs are also prohibited; children below 7 years olds and pregnant women are not allowed; there will be food, game and ride booths inside the venu. Other highlights of the fair are the search for Chichay and Joaquin 'Kalokalike;' auction that will sell Chichay's paintings and various things of Joaquin; and three special program - in the morning, a pres show in the afternoon and the main concert that will showcst the 'Got To Believe' cast.

Meanwhile, don't miss the jaw-dropping surprises of Chichay and Joaquin in the last 7 days of 'Got to Believe' weeknights, after "Honesto"  on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more exclusive updates, photos, or videos log on to www.got2believe.abs-cbn.com and visit the show's official social media accounts at www.facebook.com/G2B, and www.twitter.com/G2BGottobelieve.

Mom discovered new styles as BUM Unleashed their latest line of clothing and of course their newest brand ambassadors.  For moms who's also into simple fashion, BUM is just in time for the change of season, from cold to vibrant colors.  The mysterious dark aura isn't alone anymore as BUM make the big change which is lead by their newest set of brand ambassadors that embodies and reinforce BUM's street-cred.  These new lad and lass are Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza and Diego Loyzaga and still with Bea Binene.



For a mom who got two boys, knowing what's hip and what's hot is important.  I need to get into the groove with my kids.  I don't want them to be outdated so I got a chance to witnessed the big change in BUM as the fashion show in unleashed their newest brand campaign "Unleash Your Reali-TEE" which was held at Elements Centris, March 12, 2014.  BUM’s new campaign is a street-style-inspired collection that includes summer brights, galaxy prints, and the signature Goth-inspired pieces that matches with the brand ambassadors personality.

Seventeen-year-old Kapamilya actress Ella Cruz, whose launching pad was the fantasy series Aryana and comedy show Goin’ Bulilit, is a breath of fresh air for the brand. Ella has a bubbly personality and always wearing a smile as bright as the colors that she wears. “Alam ko kasi ang damit talaga ang BUM more on blacks dati. Kaya nong nagkaroon ng bright colors ang BUM, natuwa ako kasi ganon talaga ako manamit,” says Ella. “And I like the fact that the brand and I share the same qualities. I like being myself. I don’t pretend to be something I am not just to blend in or just so people would accept me.”



“This represents the new Ella, a fiercer Ella,” says the former child star, who is celebrating her 18th birthday in August. “Nakakatuwa pala to try something new,” she says. “Sometimes we are afraid to experiment or explore. What we don’t realize is that we are missing out on the chance to experience something wonderful because we are afraid of trying.



Fifteen-year-old Nash Aguas is also in that stage. Nash, who became a household name through Goin’ Bulilit, is also going through that transition, from being a child actor to a dashing, young man.

“After I did Goin’ Bulilit, I didn’t do any TV appearances and projects much. I went to the States. After three months, I got home. I wore braces. After a year, I started appearing in shows again.”

The former winner of ABS-CBN’s 2004 talent search Star Circle Quest, where he was proclaimed the Grand Kid Questor, says that a lot has changed since his Goin’ Bulilit days. His personal style in clothes, for one, has matured and has been influenced by his varied interests.


“My style depends on my current favorites,” says the 15-year-old actor. “May time na nahilig ako sa skateboard so gusto ko rin non ’yong skater-boy style. When I discovered the rock band My Chemical Romance naman, I wore black most of the time. Ang hindi mawawala sa aking wardrobe ay plain white T-shirt and jeans.”

Nash admits that he has a hard time mixing and matching colors. “Mahina ako sa color combination. Before, I would search in the internet for tips how guys mix and match colored pieces. I still didn’t get it. When I am not confident about my choices, I would just wear white T-shirt and jeans.”

Turns out, Nash’s preference for simplicity makes him a standout. The old-reliable white-shirt-and-jeans ensemble still is the most stylish getup for a man, especially for someone so young and promising like Nash. “I really wear BUM because its clothes really fit my style,” says Nash, who is also a talented guitarist. “Naging madali na to make my getup stylish kasi BUM has cool printed tops. I would just pair these with jeans and I’m good to go.”



Jane Oineza is a self-confessed “one of the boys.” While she doesn’t mind wearing dresses and girly outfits for her TV guestings and other showbiz stints, the 17-year-old Kapamilya actress admits that she’s more comfortable in jeans and shirts. “I’m the kind of girl who actually wears BUM kind of clothes,” she says. “I like being comfortable, but at the same time stylish and classy. People would tell me to wear flats and girly clothes. But me kasi I like wearing sneakers, comfy pants, and shirts.”

Jane Oineza, who has appeared in ABS-CBN primetime teleseryes Aryana, Juan Dela Cruz, and Muling Buksan ang Puso, describes herself as easygoing, fun, and laidback. In her spare time, she plays the guitar. To keep herself active, she likes slugging it out with the boys on the basketball court. When she has time to spare, Jane also swims and plays badminton. Jane may be a little quiet at times, but when the need arises, she isn’t afraid of speaking her mind.

“As much as I can, I try to live my life like an open book. Kung paano talaga ako, ganon ako makisama sa ibang tao. Walang pretensions, walang walls. That’s why I am really happy to be part of the BUM family. The clothes represent the real me,” she adds.

Selfie or Pizza, Anyone?

Well, both of them are needed for the ongoing storytelling campaign of California Pizza Kitchen.  We Filipinos love to eat so much and one of the food that we like is pizza.  Aside from eating, we also love to take photos.  We always want to capture moment.



With this, CPK conceptualize a contest where Filipinos can share what they love to do everyday.  So, here is the good news, by simply getting your most beautiful selfie or groupie shot with your friends or your family together with a bite or any size, or flavour of your favourite CPK pizza, anywhere, anytime you can eventually join their campaign.

Starting February 24, upload your pizza story snapshot or short video to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube. Add the hashtags #MyPizzaStory, #EveryPizzaTellsAStory and #CPKPhilippines. To get a free treat from your friends at CPK, like CPKPhilippines on Facebook, Twitter or Istagram and share link of your pizza story to mypizzasory@cpk.com.ph with your full name, mobile number, date of birth and favorite CPK location.

"Our latest campaign rides on the massive popularity of "selfies", Oxford Dictionary's 2013 word of the year," says Archie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc., the local partner of CPK. "People come to us for memorable dining experience of unique pizzas. As we believe that every pizza tells a story, we invite our guests to share their fun CPK moments on social media and reward them with special pizza treats."



So what are we waiting for let us join their campaign and of course be rewarded as well. According to them every selfie or groupie will be rewarded wth classic personal pizza favorite - Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato, The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza or Untradional Cheese. A CPK Pizza Voucher will be emailed to all who will join with the complete details on how to redeem the prize. A participant will only be rewarded once regardless of the number of selfie or groupie entries. Submissions will be accepted until April 13, 2014.



CPK Philippines is the first franchise to operate outside the United States. As a testament to its popularity in the country, the restaurant has been expanding its presence for 16 years. CPK has been exciting its growing band of loyal diners over the years with gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, appetizers, desserts and beverage menu.

CPK's eight branches in Metro Manila are located at the Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Greenhills Promenade, Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 5, W Global Center in Bonifacio Global City, Eastwood Mall, and SM Mall of Asia. Two years ago, CPK opened in Harbor Point Mall in Subic, its first branch outside the metro.



Personally, I like the Five Cheese + Fresh Tomatoes, their taste is heavenly. So Cheesy as in and I love eating tomato as well. I will definitely bring my family one of these days and let them taste my favorite flavour CPK Pizza and take a groupie pic and of course my selfie also. Watch out for this and I will immediately upload it and definitely use the three hashtags.

For the latest news and updates, join and follow the CPK Philippines community on Facebook CPKPhilippines, Twitter @CPKPhilippines, Instagram @CPKPhilippines.

Here are some of the examples of our selfie and groupie during the launching of CPK campaign:

What happens when a young gay man falls in love with a woman? That’s the central conceit behind Red Turnip Theater’s second offering, COCK by Mike Bartlett. A sold-out hit when it first premiered in London in 2009 and subsequently during its off-Broadway run a year later, COCK revolves around a gay couple whose rocky relationship derails when one of them sleeps (and falls in love) with a woman. Debates over one’s sexual identity explode when all three decide to sit down and “duke it out” over dinner. Hilarity ensues when another unexpected guest turns up and loyalties are put to the test. As one character puts it, “It’s the ultimate bitch fight”.

The New York Times calls COCK “a terrific, tense little comedy” while The Huffington Post hails it as “a terrific contemporary play that puts much of other theatre to shame”. This critical darling is the perfect bookend to Red Turnip’s maiden season.

Fresh off the success of their critically-acclaimed CLOSER last October at Whitespace, Red Turnip promises another unique, in your face theatrical experience with COCK. The vision of five estab-lished actors (Ana Abad Santos, Topper Fabregas, Jenny Jamora, Cris Villonco and Rem Zamora), Red Turnip aims to engage theatergoers with the sort of material that seems to be in short supply in the country—the straight play.

Rem Zamora makes his directorial debut with COCK.“We’re excited to be back in Whitespace. A lot of people who came to CLOSER said they enjoyed the intimacy of the experience and the space. That was in Hall B. We’re going even more intimate this time in the smaller Hall A. COCK also plays in the round so it feels like you’re watching a fight in an arena—no frills: just words and pure conflict in the ring, and an intense involvement in the audience.”

Zamora has assembled a tight cast of theatrical heavyweights for COCK’s Manila premier: Topper Fabregas (Boeing Boeing, The Producers), Niccolo Manahan (Next Fall, Doubt), Jenny Jamora (Mind’s Eye, A Little Night Music), Audie Gemora (Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables) Fabregas is John, a young man caught between his gay lover and his growing attraction to an-other woman- W, played by Jamora. Niccolo Manahan makes a theatrical comeback as M, John’s lover who isn’t about to let him go without a fight. “I feel ‘Cock’ will be a great experiment for me; an experiment in balancing my life with the things I enjoy doing, and an experiment in pushing my range. I don’t know where this ex-periment will lead but its an incredible opportunity that I’m thankful for.”

Rounding off this impressive cast is theatre stalwart Audie Gemora as F, M’s well-meaning father whose sudden appearance at dinner throws everyone for a loop. “The birth of a theater group is always exciting and eventful with fresh artistic vision and passion. I am thrilled to be part of Red Turnips 2nd offering, ‘Cock’. This is Rem Zamora's directorial debut and my first time to be acting opposite brilliant young actors Niccolo Manahan and Jenny Jamora, while Topper Fabregas takes on his most complex character yet. Together we jump into a crackling cock fight of personalities, emotions and words.”

COCK is a comedy… with bite. No props, scenery or furniture. Just actors, sharp dialogue and some clever staging. All essential. Absolutely Red Turnip.

COCK is supported by FILA through the kindness of its President and owner Cris Albert. Supporting the arts has become one of her numerous advocacies, a true testament to her gener-ous spirit and her commitment to giving back to the community.

Direction by Rem Zamora, technical direction and lighting design by John Batalla, set design by Denis Lagdameo and sound design by Jethro Joaquin.

Cock will be staged at Whitespace — 2314 Chino Roces Ave. Extension (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension), Makati — on March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 (Friday, 9 p.m.); March 8, 15, 29 and April 5 (Saturday, 8 p.m.); April 5, Saturday at 4 p.m.; March 9, 16, 23 and April 6 (Sunday, 4 p.m.) and special closing gala on April 6, Sunday, 8 p.m. Tickets are available through TicketWorld (891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph) Or Red Turnip Theater (redturniptheater@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/RedTurnipTheater)

As a mommy, I really make sure that my kids enjoy every bonding moment.  I definitely give them the joy that they need as a kid, and what makes them happy? Well, what else but Jollibee!

There are so many cards in my wallet like ATMs, IDs, and Loyalty card but what's more important when ever we go out with the kids is their Jollibee Kids Club membership card.  Yes that's one of the important cards that my wallet should have.  My eldest have already attended some of the workshop and events of Jollibee Kids Club.

Aside from the said cards I also have JKC, as well as the Happy Plus because we always go to dinner after church.  So if you'll ask them where they are going to eat, instantly they will shout "Jollibee!".


What I like most with the Happy Plus are the freebies I get.  So, when I received an invite from JKC about their launch of the Happy Plus, well, I immediately accept the invite. It's Jollibee you know!


The day was Sunday and it's a Family day for us.  Aside from attending church service, we also went to malls and in this particular Sunday we went to a mall quite far from our place.  My kids enjoyed that day, munching their favorite Jollibee food and to see once again their favorite mascots, not just Jollibee but the whole gang.  There's Twirlie, Yum, Hetty and Popo.  Well, their eyes got glued on the performance of Jollibee and friends.  My youngest son, Gelo,  danced with while standing on his daddy's lap.


As you all know my eldest is kind of shy when it comes to joining games that's why when game time, Maki, did not joined the first game, but when the host, Betina, said that she'll picked those behave while raising their hands, Maki was picked for the next round of the game.



He attentively listen to the instruction of the game and he did it. He finished the game with his teammate though they did not win but still you will see in his face that he really enjoyed playing and of course he loves the toys that he got from game.


As they enjoy the launch they will definitely enjoy the new Jollibee Kids Club Happy Plus card, kids have more reasons to be excited with being part of the country's biggest kids club. JKC-happyplus card - the first ever electronic wallet and rewards earning membership card for kids.


The Jollibee Kids Club is the biggest nationwide club for kid, with over 440,000 members, it promotes the development of a child's multiple intelligence (social skills, etc) through a variety of activities and workshops within the year.


There are lots of freebies upon purchase of the card.  Each card costs P100 (load not included) and is available  in selected Jollibee stores for kids 12 years and below. It instantly entitles the bearer to a 3-year membership at the Jollibee Kids Club.

Once loaded, the card can be used by the JKC member to pay for any Jollibee treat. Every purchase corresponds to points earned:
P50 food purchase = 1 point = P1
Jollibee Kids Meal purchase = Double points
Earn points for attending JKC worshops. P50 ticket spend = 1 point = P1

But wait, there are more benefits and freebies. The exciting list of goodies includes:
Coupon for 1 Free vanilla twirls
P250 worth of discount coupons redeemable at Jollibee, Greenwich, Chowking and Red Ribbon
A Chance to win up to P100,000 in the monthly raffle, Additional raffle entries can be earned for every reload:

         Load of P100 - 200                         1 raffle entry
         Load of P300 - 400                         5 raffle entries
         Load of P500 - 900                         10 raffle entries
         Load of P1000                                25 raffle entries
         In excess of P1000, every P100    5 raffle entries

A chance to win one of 5 JKP GCs worth P6,000 in the monthly raffle. Additional raffle entries can be earned for every reload (same table above applies)

To learn more about the Jollibee Kids Club, visit www. jollibeekidsclub.com

Oh, that's a lot of freebies, so why not let your kids join as JKC members with the new Happy Plus

I will definitely let my kids join the Jollibee activities this coming summer. So watch out for my blog post here.

Indeed, a tiring day but an enjoyable bonding moment with our kids in this Jollibee event. Parents, let us enjoy being with the kids while they are still young.