There are so many things that we, Moms, need and there are so many brands that we can choose from but of course we need to be wise all the time, most specially when choosing things for our family. As a mommy of two (2) kids I need to prioritize their safety and when it comes to safety and long lasting brand there’s one that I know. I trust this brand since I first met them when I was still single. Yes, my story with goes way way back.

I came from a family with nothing but their effort of keeping me and my siblings have a very good education. And I’m very proud of my parents for raising us.

Our family together with the Uratex Table

After I graduated from college, I promised to myself that I will help my parents and provide the best that I can give them. On my first ever 13th month pay from my first job I bought a Uratex table and chairs. This is the very first time that we had a table that fits our entire family. Before, we only have what we call the “lamesita” that only have four (4) seats to accommodate. So, we need to do our meals by batches. My only take when I bought the dining table is that we only need an affordable and durable one, in which I found in Uratex brand. Why? Because last December 2014 when we celebrated my mom’s birthday the Uratex dining table is still there with complete chairs and take note I bought that way back year 2002. So it’s more than a decade already and reminiscing our days with my siblings really brings back memories.
My trust with Uratex did not stop there because from my family to my work I brought that trust with me. And yes I truly trust Uratex.

The complete set of Uratex table and chairs at our office.

Proof that it is an authentic Uratex product

On my 3rd job, which is a sister company of my 2nd job, I was the Admin Assistant of the condo owner’s association in Quezon City. The president of the association asked me to purchase a conference table that is not too expensive but durable and will last. So, as I trust the brand that I know, I bought once again a Uratex table and chairs to be used as the office’s conference table. I bought that table and chairs year 2009. The ironic part of this is that I resigned from that office got another job from another condo and resigned once again but then again was recalled to work back in that office. I accepted it and was very happy! I’m much happier when I saw that the Uratex table and chair was still there and using it as their conference table for their meetings. So I will be using it again and again whenever there’s a meeting of the board members of the condo owners, meetings with the condo owner, interviewing applicants, meeting with the contractors and so much more.

So, talk about trust, I truly put my trust in one brand that I’ve known over a decade… #ITrustUratex!

Magsino Family, Outstanding family-farmer 2013 from Goa, Camarines Norte

We've featured TOFARM here before and again they are honoring farmers. Read what their story is all about.

The best farmers from various parts of the country will be feted in TOFARM AWARDS 2015 – the third consecutive Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines (TOFARM) recognition awards staged by Universal Harvester Inc.

The yearly awards honors the country’s top agricultural groups and individuals who have imparted valuable contributions to their families, communities, provinces, and the country as a whole through best agricultural practices, innovations, initiatives and systems. The recognition awards will be held at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Manila.

“It is an initiative begun in the 1970’s by the then Philippine Jaycees that has been reinvented to recognize the resiliency, ingenuity and strength of our hardworking Filipino farmers. This is open to all Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, animal raisers, cooperatives, farm communities, organizations, education/academe, agriculture scientist, LGUs and public employees, and business entities in rural and urban areas,” said Rommel Cunanan, TOFARM Project Director.

Outstanding Agriculture Initiatives by the Hibiga River Irrigation System Irrigators Association Inc. of Polangui, Albay

Candidates for Best Farmer, Fisherfolk, Woman Farmer, Livestock Farmer, Young Farmer, Agri-Innovator, Urban City Farmer, Agri-Entrepreneur make up the individual awards category, while candidates for Family Farmer, Agri-Cooperative, Agri-Initiative and Local Government Unit make up the group awards category.

Besides the awards to be received in the various categories, Farmer of the Year honors will be given to the most outstanding among the awardees. Winners in each category will receive gold or silver plaques plus cash prizes.
The TOFARM Awards wants to refocus attention on the importance and viability of agriculture as an industry and a lucrative profession, Cunanan added. The program, he said, had grown by leaps and bounds since its re-introduction in 2012. Besides recognizing the achievements and contributions made by farmers to Philippine society and the economy, the program has also extended real help to farmers by providing them with education opportunities, livelihood initiatives, farm inputs assistance, income earning schemes and observation (lakbay-aral) tours abroad.

In 2013, the program went beyond the award system. Several regional and provincial promotions were conducted nationwide, coupled with Family Financial Management seminars for the Farmers. Alongside these promotions are domestic and international lakbay-aral tours in areas with advanced agricultural practices. Expanding further in the last part of 2013 and early 2014 is the implementation of the “Adopt-a-Farmer” program, this was massively initiated in the Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) stricken areas. Agriculture communities were adopted to support their effort “BACK-TO-FARM” (Balik-Saka) and facilitate their early rehabilitation. The program is now in Laguna, spearheading our effort in the Luzon area, further escalating in Mindanao this 2015. These newly revitalized communities are called TOFARM Villages, which are given assistance, from agricultural production to marketing, and personal finance management.

Dr. Milagros Ong-How, Executive Vice President of UHI who has been recognized by academic institutions, local and international award-giving bodies for her contributions to agriculture, echoed the sentiment of TOFARM to help Filipino farmers as a whole, and especially those who have faced challenges, setbacks and oftentimes oppressive realities of their farming livelihoods.

“Through TOFARM we want them to know that they are not alone. Their work is being recognized, their contributions are being acknowledged, and we stand with them in their continuous struggle to obtain their basic needs,” Dr. How said.

Outstanding Farmer 2013 Rodolfo S. Benavidez

Every year, TOFARM tries to create better awareness for the plight of Filipino farmers and seek support for their advancement. In 2013 TOFARM launched a Photo and Video Contest that showcases the ingenuity and resiliency of the farmers. This year TOFARM is launching an Indie Film Festival with the Filipino farmer and Philippine agriculture as its focal point.

For more details about TOFARM, visit www.tofarm.org

 

 

Happy Silver Anniversary AVIDA!

Avida, Ayala Land’s residential brand for middle income Filipinos, marks its 25th year with the launch of a TVC (TV Commercial) on January 25. The TVC three interconnected scenarios – a young start-up couple, an OFW father welcomed back by his family to their new home, and a female painter pursuing her passion for art – that embody Avida’s commitment to find a world of possibilities to inspire lives at 25.

Set to the tune of Avida’s Silver Anniversary theme song “Home is Here” sang by Johnoy Danao, an independent musician and recording artist with a huge online following, it portrays the present as only Avida can do it and the future as Avida envisions it. The mission is to enable individuals to live their dreams and make each day special in their Avida home.

With a glowing 25-year track record, Avida’s thrust is all about developing and enriching communities that serve to bring about possibilities and opportunities for an inspired and happier living. The company’s efforts are now geared towards providing more than the basics of sure, secure, and sensible developments; it celebrates this milestone by setting its sights on a real estate landscape defined by providing lifestyle essentials of quality, intuitive designs grounded on what enriches people’s lifestyle.

And nowhere is that vision more effectively depicted than in Avida’s special 25th anniversary TVC – a multi-vignette glimpse into the company’s promise of a lifestyle that inspires endless possibiities as much as it celebrates the everyday little moments that leave the most lasting impressions.

The anniversary celebration does not end with the launch of the TVC though. Rather, it is merely the top layer of the yearlong, multi-tiered anniversary package with Avida optimistic more than ever to strengthen its digital presence and expand international market reach by way of a robust advertising campaign on print, web platforms, and events.

At 25, Avida Land is unstoppable at inspiring possibilities.

A good burger is an experience that needs to be shared, but unfortunately, attempting to do so often means having a mess on your hands. But if you’re at a burger joint with friends and family, how do you let everyone try what you’re enjoying—andget a couple of bites of what they’re having in return? Slammin’ Mini Burgers + Fries + Dips has come up with the solution: serve two or three smaller-sized burgers per order!

 

Slammin’ Mini Burgers got its start when Slammin’ president Patrick Dy and his partners decided to take their existing brand, Slammer Burgers, in a new direction. “We changed our whole culture, look and logo. Totally revamped and upgraded our menu. The main reason for the change is for Slammin’ to eventually become the number one mini burger concept in Asia."

And of course, it’s the food that will drive this goal. The restaurant’s motto is, “Every bite is Slammin’,” and from their roster of bestsellers, it’s easy to see how their mini burgers live up to the hype. The All American Slider (P145, double/P215, triple) is the hands-down best-selling dish; its juicy beef pattiesare “onions steam grilled” to perfection then topped with melted cheese and placed on pillowy soft steamed buns. Keep things simple with the Slammin’ Cheese (P125, double/P185, triple), a delicious mini cheeseburger, and the ever-popular Bacon Mushroom Melt (P175, double/P255, triple). All three burgers contain patties made with 100% all-beef chuck. Sample all threewith the Slammin’ Trio (P225), or try The Farm (P215), which gives you a Slammin’ Cheese beef miniburger, Beer-Battered Go Fish! with Sour Cream, and Crispy Chicks with Barbecue Sauce.

 

Want something more adventurous? Slammin’s Black Box Creations (P185, double/P265, triple) are limited-edition mini burgers made with extraordinary ingredients—and they’re only on the menu for six months. Here’s what’s currently available: the John Candy topped with salted caramel, sautéed onions, melted cheddar, and bacon; the Romeo and Juliet with bacon, melted cheese, strawberry jam, and salted butter; and The Big Kahuna with pineapple chunks, sriracha mayo, teriyaki glaze, melted cheddar, and bacon. And once you’ve eaten your fill of these, come back in a few months to try the new offerings!

 

Looking for something to pair with your mini burgers?Slammin’s Loaded Fries (P125), which a large serving of thick-cut fries covered with toppings, is a must-try. You can choose between the Mighty Mushroom Bacon, topped with sour cream and cheese sauce, crispy bacon, button mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and sautéed onions; or the Beefy Supreme with ground chuck, roasted garlic and cheese sauce, fresh tomatoes, and sautéed onion strings.

 

Apart from these, there are what the restaurant calls Sidekicks—great add-ons or alternatives to their menu’s “heroes.” Slammin’ Wings (P175) are tossed in either the mildly hot and tangyBuffalo-style sauce or the sweeter Honey Glazed sauce andserved with a dip of your choice. Another option would be theBeer-Battered Fish and Chips (P185), with soft and delectable fish coated in Slammin’s Signature Beer Batter and deep fried to a crispy, perfect golden brown. This is paired with thick-cut and crispy fries and a large-sized dip of your choice.

 

The menu at Slammin’ Mini Burgers may be simple, but it’s filled with sure winners, the better to guarantee that every bite is indeed “slammin.’” Says Dy, “Our main aim is to provide a delicious and excitingly fun casual dining experience, where customers enjoy the food and each other’s company. The goal is for every customer to feel good about themselves and their day after a visit to Slammin.’”

 

You can find Slammin’ Mini Burgers + Fries + Dips at the ground floor of the new wing of Promenade Mall in Greenhills.;at Food Choices, Level 2, Trinoma; on the fifth floor of Market! Market!, near the cinema area and. 

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This mom got a chance to know things about the RisingStars Philippines in a short event held at the TriNoma Mall yesterday. It was a brief introduction of what RisingStars Philippines intends to achieve and of course their auditions schedules. As of that moment Mico Aytona was roaming around near the RisingStars Recording Booth on the 4th Floor of TriNoma Mall to encourage brave amateur singers to audition.