We are experiencing a crisis that is really hard to explain to kids, though they know the concept, still, they tend to ask so many questions regarding it. They keep on asking when we are going out Mommy? Why can't we continue our school? Is it vacation already? These are some of the question of my kids. I already explained to them the reason why, and they understand it, still my youngest son would once in a while ask when are we going out Mommy?

With the "Enhanced Community Quarantine" for the entire Luzon here in the Philippines because of Covid 19, we did something that our family enjoys. This is my usual topic that I write about my family, the Date With My Boys!

I coined this activity as Date With My Boys: Sya Yon Ako Yon Challenge or Date With My Boys: It's Me, It's You. This video entry features our whole family, Me and my husband asked the kids some list of question and they will have to answer it if they are that one. It's more of exposing their true attitude.

Hope you enjoy the video. Please watch and share the video.




With this simple fun activities, we hope that you can laugh out your boredom. Thank you for watching. And looking forward for the healing of the world in God's Time!

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, is partnering with Global Initiatives to launch the environment-themed #zerowaster challenge from 8-10 November 2019. By offering a home for creative expression, TikTok sees millions of creators around the world showcasing their authentic selves and incredible skills every day. The #zerowaster campaign is set to mobilize TikTok’s global creative community, aiming to inspire and encourage a new generation to take action towards sustainable development.

The #zerowaster challenge encourages participants to produce zero waste over the course of one to three days, and share those experiences on TikTok. Creators will also publish educational TikTok videos with examples and tips on how to lead a zero-waste lifestyle. As part of the partnership, Global Initiatives will also mobilize a global network of students from universities around the world to join this campaign, using their creative ideas to engage followers on TikTok and activate support for a sustainable future. Kim Stengert, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s Chief of Strategic Communications says, “Increasingly we are seeing the youth step up and take charge to address the most urgent environmental issues like eliminating waste and addressing climate change. The sustainability movement is gaining traction and young people are an important force behind this.”

“We have to act now. Embracing the circular economy approach will be critical for us to move towards a sustainable future and protect our environment and natural resources,” says Isabelle Louis, Deputy Director of U.N. Environment Programme Asian Pacific Regional Office (UNEP).

The top ten #zerowaster submissions will be featured at the Responsible Business Forum (RBF) on Sustainable Development, before an audience of over 300 business and sustainability leaders from around the world. The Responsible Business Forum is organised by Global Initiatives, in partnership with global organisations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and will be held on 18-19 November in Singapore. These highlights from the #zerowaster campaign are set to inspire individuals across generations and institutions to commit to a zero-waste lifestyle.

"As a popular short form video platform, TikTok has become an important tool for raising awareness and activating support for social causes. I am very excited about the #zerowaster campaign and how this will galvanise youth to play an even greater role towards achieving zero waste,” said Tony Gourlay, Chief Executive Officer, Global Initiatives.

Not much of my talent but I really love to watch people move synchronously. So, I was glad that I did find myself watching  Robinsons Townville's #OurFunOurSquad Contest where they explored, grooved and celebrated the creativity of various dance crews as each group face the challenges in dancing and performing in front of peoples watching. Doing their thing and to perform the latest dance mix of the Robinsons Townville jingle.

The #OurFunOurSquad dance contest, held last August 31 at Robinsons Townville in Pulilan, Bulacan, attracted several talented dance crews who showcased their modern and hip-hop dance covers of the new jingle.


No less than Los Angeles-based YouTube content creator and international dancing sensation, Ken San Jose, was among those who graced the performances. The "World of Dance Philippines" contestant who has collaborated with artists like Jason Derulo, WilldaBeast, and Alexander Chung, also wowed the audience with his own dance number prior to awarding prizes to the winners.

Folk Jumpers took home the grand prize of P10,000 worth of Robinsons gift certificates (GCs) and P5,000 worth of cash.

Beat Dancers landed in 2nd place and received P7,000 worth of Robinsons GCs and P3,000 cash while Novel Crime settled for 3rd place and got P3,000 worth of Robinsons GCs and P2,000 worth of cash.

The #OurFunOurSquad dance battle contestants and audiences also enjoyed exciting pocket activities courtesy of Robinsons Supermarket, Daiso, Swift, and Universal Robina Corporation. They were also treated to an interactive arcade experience care of Dance Kinect.

Aside from building a more harmonious community with the #OurFunOurSquad Dance Contest, through celebrating art and culture, and promoting a sense of involvement and collaboration; Robinsons Townville continues to create accessible shopping experiences for Filipinos with the presence of their stores near schools and residential areas.

Don’t miss out on what transpired during the Robinsons Townville #OurFunOurSquad! Check out and “like” Robinson’s Townville’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/RobinsonsTownville/, or visit their website at www.robinsonstownville.ph/

Shopping Galore! School days are fast approaching and for us, Mommies, we're getting busy buying stuff for the kids. Since I am a Mom of 2 kids, who are in Grade 5 and Grade 1 this school year, I need to prepare lots of things for them to be ready in their school.



I was glad that one of the malls in the City of Manila, Tutuban Center Mall, invited me to accept the challenge of buying things and stuff inside the mall with only P1000. We all know that Tutuban Center is one of the places where you can get best buy items. Of course they got so many stores to choose from. So, the challenge starts.
First stop, school supplies! So, what I got were Pad Papers, since Maki, my eldest son, is already in Grade 5. He will be starting to use pad papers of different sizes like lenghtwise, crosswise and 1/4 pad papers. While my youngest son, Gelo is a grade 1, so I bought a pad paper for his grade level. In addition to that, I also bought Manila Papers they'll be using that most of the time, specially when reporting to the class.

Another thing that my kids need for school is the White Board. Maki loves to join contests in school like quiz bees and one of the requirements is to bring a White Board to write their answers. So did got one for him.
Next on my quest for great finds at Tutuban Center are the under garments that my kids will also use in school like the Sandos, Socks and Underwears. My kids will be using these throughout the year and they loved it very much. Isn't lovely to see your kids happy for what you bought for them. I got 4 Sandos, 3 Socks and 3 Underwears, just enough to last for the whole year... I think.
Next Stop, the toys. These days kids are very fond of the gadgets and it seems that they are very much becoming addicted to it. So I thought of a good way to divert their attention with the gadgets. Since I got money to spend I decided to get them a board game that they will try and play at the house after school or on weekends. So I bought Scrabble. I used to play this when I was still young. Luckily and it seems that my kids love the Scrabble. Not only this will let them some time off with the gadgets but it will help them boost their vocabulary.
My final stop was a little bit funny and since my eldest son would be taking his lunch with him, he would definitely be bringing spoon and fork. Since the set of the spoon and fork is too many for us, I decided to talk it out with one of the Mommy Blogger who also took the challenge for us to get the set and divide it. Gladly she agreed and both of us got 6 sets of spoon and fork. We're thrifty mommies, right?


It was a great experience to get affordable items on a budget spent at Tutuban Center Mall. Mommies, it is not too late not to buy stuff for your kids for their school needs and for your home essentials. Whatever your need, #OnlyOneTutuban have it.
Tutuban Center is located at Claro M. Recto Avenue corner Dagupan St., Manila Philippines with landline number 2511661. It opens from 9:00am to 12 midnight. For more details just log on to www.tutuban.com.ph, like their facebook page at. www.facebook.com/TutubanCenter and follow them at their Twitter account @TutubanCenter and their Instagram account @tutubancenter

I frequently feature Yoshinoya here on my blog, particularly the opening of their new stores like the one in Ayala Fairview Terraces, and also the newly renovated ones which are located in SM Megamall and Robinson Galleria.

Now, they are launching their well known contest which is the “Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest 2014”. This is their 4th year already and last year my brother was able to cover the contest finale which made us, bloggers, very proud as our blogger friend Florencio Jusay of www.Manualtolyf.blogspot.com bagged the Grand Prize for the Media Category.

So for this year's Media Category bloggers are pressured to maintain the title with the bloggers but of course bloggers are fighter so we will support who will be our representative for this year's contest.
That's why just recently Yoshinoya hold a Gyudon eating challenge for the bloggers.  This challenge hails this year's blogger representative for the Media Category.  The challenge was held at Yoshinoya Robinsons Galleria Branch with 19 bloggers compete for the title.

Wow, imagine someone like me could take up the challenge!  Well, I did it anyway and it was fun.  I just finished one Gyudon and was hoping to finish the other one but I can't hahaha.
It was an enjoyable day for us, bloggers, especially with the guidance of ever always facilitator Mr. Orlado “Nodz” M. Galgana.  Sir Nodz kept on reminding us that we should win again this year's contest in the finale and be the title holder again.
Mr. Timothy James G. Yang, the President and General Manager of Yoshinoya Philippines gave us words of encouragement and he is proud to announce that the prizes for this year are better than last year.  Yes it is, they have included travel ticket to Japan. Isn't amazing!

Lastly Ms. Lala Habana, Operations Manager of Yoshinoya thank all of the bloggers who participated and for the continued support in Yoshinoya.
I am happy to announce that for this year's representative is Ruel Umali of www.ruelumali.com.  Go go Sir Ruel!

Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest 2014 will start and here are the mechanics

Qualifying Match Mechanics

1. The Yoshinoya Gyudon eating contest, is open to all males and females who are 18 years old and above.
2. Qualifying rounds will be held in all Yoshinoya stores, daily from Monday thru Friday from April 21 to May 30. Schedule is as follows:
•  a, April 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
•  b. April 28, 29, 30 May 1, 2
•  c. May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
•  d. May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
•  e. May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
•  f. May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
3. A purchase of the Yoshinoya Gyudon meal entitles customer to join the contest. Take out, deliveries, bulk orders are not included.
4. Before a customer starts, he/she must fill out Registration Form and sign a Health and Release waiver. For the qualifying round the beef bowls should be consumed in the store. The customer who finishes the most number of bowls in 5 minutes wins the challenge of the day.
5. Customer mush show one (1) valid ID to the store manager of Yoshinoya. Only the following types of ID will be accepted, School ID, Company ID, Driver's License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, NBI Clearance, Postal ID, Voters ID, Passport.
6. A customer can join as many times as he or she wants and should and complete all requirements on the application form for every trial.
7. The designated Yoshinoya crew records the number of bowls consumed by the top 1 and 2 contestants who eats the most number of bowls and weighs the amount of leftover food. The following will be observed:
• 7.a Only the Yoshinoya napkins & standard Yoshinoya condiments (red ginger & Kikkoman) will be allowed to be put on the table and used by the customer. No assistance from any person or any mechanical device which will hep consume faster will be allowed.
• 7.b Only water provided by Yoshinoya is allowed during the contest proper.
• 7.c Only the prescribed timer in Yoshinoya stores will be used in timing the customer.
• 7.d Customer should not be holding nor touching the spoon for or chopsticks before the timer starts.
8. The Yoshinoya store crew shows the timer to the customers before starting the time record and starts the timer right after giving a go-signal. Customers then starts eating the beef bowls.
9. Customer should turn over empty bowl before starting the next bowl. All left over grains in all bowls will be weighed along with the unfinished bowl.
10. The Yoshinoya store crew registers the number of bowls consumed and weighs the leftover food of the top 1 & 2 contestants to validate the entry and verifies count and weight with the contestant.
11. The Yoshinoya store crew writes the number of bowls and weight of leftover on the Registration form to be signed by the Yoshinoya store crew and the customer/contestant over their printed names. Only Registration Forms bearing the printed names and signatures of the Yoshinoya store crew and the customer/contestant shall be considered valid.
12. The Yoshinoya store crew writes the Name and number of bowls consumed on the Leader Board. Only the Four (4) weekly fastest Gyudon bowl eaters who qualified in the store will be placed on its Leader Board per store. This will be updated every time a new record is set.
13. After the Weekly Qualifying Rounds in the stores all weekly contestants who qualified per store will be automatically be entered in the grand finals. All qualified contestants will be notified between June 2-6, 2014 through Mobile call and E-mail.
14. In case of a tie in the sores, the store manager shall call upon the contestants who tied for a re-match contestant with the least number of rice grains left ill be selected at as winner for the round.
15. In any case of disputes, the decision of the Yoshinoya Store Manager will be considered valid and final.
16. A DTI representative shall be present during eliminations.
17. Employees of Yoshinoya Century Pacific, its agencies and participating outlets, including their relatives up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity and employees of sponsors, are disqualified from joining the qualifying match.

Grand Match Mechanic

1. The Final Match will be held on June 14, 2014 at 1:00pm in the Activity Center at the Glorietta, Makati City.
2. The Forty Two (42) Finalists will compete by eating most number of bowls in 15 minutes.
• 2.a Finalists should sign a Health Release and Liability Waiver prior to the Final Match.
• 2.b Each Finalist is given ten (10) regular beef bowls, and is assigned with a marshal. 
• 2.c Finalists should not be holding nor touching any of the spoon, fork or chopsticks before the timer starts.
• 2.d NO VOMITING is allowed for the duration of the contest and 15 minutes right after the contest proper, In case of vomiting during contest proper or right after the 15 minutes timer signal is sounded contestant is automatically disqualified.
3. The timer will star upon the go-signal of the host.
4. After 15 minutes is up, the finalists raises both hands and steps back from the table. Marshals will weigh remaining contents in bowls.
5. The Top 3 winning finalists with the most number of bowls and least weight will win the following prizes: 1st Place – P100,000 cash and 2 trip to Japand Tickets c/o Cebu Pacific 2nd Place – P50,000 3rd Place – P25,000
6. The non-winning Finalists will be given consolation prizes of P2,000 worth of Yoshinoya GC each.
7. In case of a tie for the 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, a 1 bowl overtime match will be done among tied Finalists for their corresponding prizes. The Finalist who finishes beef bowl with the fastest time and little to none grains left ill be awarded the higher.
8. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners will be announced and awarded during the Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest Final Match Event and through posters and print ads.
9. In case of Grand winner be denied of Japan Visa Trip to Japan Ticket will be forfeited in favor of Yoshinoya
10. Non cash prizes and consolation are not convertible to cash

Control Measure:

1. All Application forms per branch shall be under the custody of the store manager, properly numbered sequentially per branch.
2. After the last Qualifying Event, all application forms will be collected and brought to the Yoshinoya Head Office for encoding and safekeeping under the custody of the Operations Manager – Ms. Lala Habana
3. A DTI representative shall be invited to witness Grand Finals Match.

So do memorize the scheduled dates for you to join the contest. If you have more question please feel free to comment here on my blog.  Who knows, you might be the next lucky winner of cash prizes and a trip to Japan.

Hi Foodies and Mommies, here's another cooking challenge that we'll definitely enjoy and make our food preparation delicious and affordable at the same time.  We Filipinos love cooking, I know because I cook for my family and it makes me very happy when my husband and kids liked what I cooked for them.
As SM Hypermarket's tradition of bringing great opportunities, cooks within the Barangay will get a chance to show their talent and their cooking skills. This is what mommies and daddies are waiting for a time to shine in cooking.  Great Filipino cooking is not just found in restaurants and hotels but also in residences, carinderias and eateries where people regularly eat.
On its 7th year, Master Chefs 2013 will also reinvent the Pinoy's all time favorites; adobo, sinigang, pochero, kare kare, chopsuey, caldereta, menudo, pinakbet and in the process, discover new ways of cooking the Master Brands. Master Chefs will creatively put new twists in the food products people have learned to enjoy like Nestle All-purpose Cream, Maggi Magic Sarap and Maggie Savor, CDO FUntastyk, Idol Cheesedog, Bibbo Hotdog, and Ulamburger, Bounty Fresh Gourmet Chicken and Nuggets, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, Stuffed Nuggets and Chicken Drummets and Unilever Knorr Soups and ready Mixes.

Master Chef 2013 was launched at SM Hypermarket cubao and was hosted by none other than Papa Dan of 97.1 Barangay LS and Monica Verallo of Unang Hirit.  The Master brands and their reputable chefs Chef Paolo Sia, Chef Kris Alcedo, and Master Chefs 2013 ambassador, Chef Hasset Go were there and showed more exciting ways of mixing up their signature products.


Chef Hasset Go the new Ambassador of SM Master Chefs 2013 owns and manages Medchef Homemade Cakes, Patries and Desserts and Xin Chao Vietnamese restaurant.  I am very honored that I tried eating on both restaurants of Chef Hasset.  He is really a hands on Chef and he always make sure to that he is serving delicious food.  He is so nice, also to us, his blogger friends, and he informs us every time he has new ventures.  So being an Ambassador for SM Master Chefs 2013 fits to him and he is always willing to share his knowledge and skills. 

The crowd during the launch have their chance to learn more techniques on all the Chefs present. Most of the Chefs, they prepared simple yet delicious food, they focuses on the easiest way to prepared cooked food with those products listed above.  Aside from the cooking demo, there were lots of fun games for the audiences and most of them bring home cool prizes.  Of course, the event would not be complete without great food tasting.  It was a truly a culinary event highlighting the barangay's cooking talents, a food fest no Filipino can ever say no to.


So hurry ka-Barangays out there join the SM Master Chefs 2013 to show off your talent and let other Filipinos be inspired on your techniques to make cooked food remarkable.

“For any kind of adventure that comes your way… It’s always GAME ON!”

This coming week end there will be a Celebrity Challenge that will show how competitive and skillful our celebrity. Featuring  PBB cutie Paul Jake Castillo, one of Star Magic’s most talented young actresses today, Melissa Ricks and TV Patrol’s vibrant showbiz anchor, Gretchen Fullido for Team Sonic Blue a real-life friends. While Team Sonic White consists of Fear Factor Hunk Manuel Chua, The Blue Eagles Volleyball Siren, Gretchen Ho and ABS-CBN’s seasoned host Andrei Felix.

 Using the all-new Chevrolet SONIC, these two teams will undergo some of the most grueling physical and mental challenges –the highlight of which is an intense TAGAYTAY FOOD TASTING CHALLENGE!


CHEVROLET PHILIPPINES launched the CHEVY SONIC GAME ON campaign. The campaign is geared towards high spirited individuals who strive to achieve success and does not settle for anything average. They find excitement in being the dependable go-to-guy of the team. The Chevrolet Sonic man or woman is a natural born winner and achiever. Their weapon of choice is the sporty Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic’s aggressive stance gives him or her distinct character, an upscale brand prestige and an exceptional driving experience.


The Chevrolet Sonic is an outstanding car that is ready to take on life’s challenges, achieve commendable success and rise above the rest.

The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles, parts and accessories in the Philippines brings in a sub-compact sedan that exudes the characteristics of individuality, youthfulness and fun - the all-new Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic comes in two great looking body styles: a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. The sedan has a sophisticated and upscale appearance while the hatchback projects a more aggressive and sporty look. Both variants are available in 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic with manual mode option transmissions. Apart from its impressive styling, the Chevrolet Sonic is a dependable 5-seater sub-compact vehicle and it delivers sufficient power, fuel-efficiency, refined ride and handling and a remarkable entertainment system. The Sonic is the perfect Chevrolet vehicle for those who are looking to make their daily city commute or weekend getaway drives more fun and exciting.


The GAME ON campaign tie up with the country's premiere "kabarkada" channel, Studio 23. Hosted by Boom Gonzales, this one of a kind celebrity challenge pits two teams against one another, in a quest to be hailed the best!


Plus exciting behind the scenes that include tension, drama, action and possibly romance?

In the end, only one team will be crowned as the most “GAME-ON!” Which team will that be?


Find out when the GAME ON: The Chevrolet Sonic Celebrity Challenge airs on April 6 and 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm only on Studio 23! IbaKabarkada!



So dear readers, which team is your bet, are you in Team Sonic Blue or Team Sonic White. Let's watch!