Perhaps one of the great trait of Filipinos is its family ties. The bond that is created whenever families get together, which is most of the time through a sumptuous meal. Having feast during fiesta or any other celebrations, or simply a dine out in a restaurant, or a salu-salo at the house. This is very peculiar in every Filipino family. It's more like a routine.


Of course every dining brings in a problem of what to eat and it is very important because that's where the bonding starts. It makes it more meaningful when everyone agrees to what they would eat together. Aside from the chit chat that everyone does.
Last weekend I had a chance to call my mother and.my siblings to have a luncheon at our house since my brother and his family will going back to Laguna. The get together will serves as our despideda for them. Of course, I love my family to taste a Taiwanese cuisine and since they loved it from the last time that we ate at the restaurant, we will be having it at the comfort of our home. I'm sure they weren't able to enjoy it that much the last time. At first they didn't believed me that we will be having our food deliver at our doorstep, so I told them that just be in our house and I'll handle it all.

Tien Ma's latest feature is that they now have their online ordering, they just launched it just last month. Making ordering more convenient and simple as 123. In my opinion their online ordering is client-friendly. It is very easy to navigate your way with what your ordering and what's even great is that they deliver fast.

Take a peek on our video while we does the online ordering at Tien Mas.





My family loved the food very much, specifically the Taiwan Style Fried Rice, the Stir and Fry SpareRibs and the Sweet and Sour SpareRibs. And of course the Siopao Asado I order 7 Siopao Asado, which is 14 pcs by the way and take note there were nothing left. My family loves Tien Ma's Siopao that much.

Thank you so much Tien Ma's Online Ordering you are truly make my ordering very much simple. I am so grateful that my family tasted again a Taiwanese cuisine and it is really hassle free, ever.
Now that school days are coming, Mommies if you need something new to serve for your family at the comfort of your house just log on to www.tienmas.com and they'll deliver it to your doorstep. But of course they only got three point of areas where they can deliver. You can check it their delivery areas.

Thyroid disorder is not new to me because most of my relatives have this condition (goiter or bosyo). In fact, I am very particular with the symptoms of this because I personally took a lab test to know if I have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Last May 27, I attended The International Thyroid Awareness Week 2017 (#ITAW2017) Culminating Activity held at Robinsons Novaliches Trade Hall. There were lots of participants present to know more about thyroid and how it affects our lives.
The #ITAW2017 gave a very informative yet fun activity for the attendees. It begun with the passport which is used for the activities inside the trade hall. It is informative because each passport holder is encouraged to watch the video that provide facts about Thyroid. See the video below and learn for yourself too.
The next of the activity is the testing, this is to know if you have any thyroid disorder. With this, I'm very curious about the result. I  like to know it immediately and to consult about it. Finally at the third station, it was a Doctor's Consultation. According to Dr. Antonio, I should not be worry because I do not have any thyroid disorder even though there are relatives who have. One of the symptoms of having disorder is always feeling cold but Dr. Antonio explained that not all coldness should relate to thyroid disorder. I am so thankful Dr. Antonio enlightened me about it and it relieved me that I don't have to worry.

Passport

And because of that great news that I oblige myself to finish up to the last station where I get a chance for a photo, of which I and together with the other Blogger like Ms. Edel and Ms. Dems smiled at the photo because we're free of thyroid disorder.

But the learning does not just stop on each stations, the program itself invited some doctors to give more information about it.


Dr. Teofilo San Luis, National Coordinator of the Philippines, Iodine Global Network tackled about "The Thyroid Masquerade". He explained some of the symptoms for us to be aware of. He added that thyroid disorders affect different parts of the body such as heart, lungs, stomach, ovaries, throat and skin.

Dr. Wesley Llauderes, President of The Philippines Society of Nuclear Medicine tackled about the myths surrounding thyroid disorders. We, Filipinos are very fond of that. We always take on the "haka haka" about the said disorders that sometimes it affects our daily lives. According to him the enlargement of the thyroid is not because of drinking of cold beverages and shouting or screaming but because of lack or too much of iodine. He added also that hypothyroidism should eat iodine rich foods while the hyperthyroidism should limit the said kind of food.
Thank you so much for this kind of activity because most of us learned a lot that we can apply to ourselves plus we can share it to our friends and relatives. Hope that you'll continue this kind of advocacy so that all Filipino will be aware about the thyroid disorder.

The International Thyroid Awareness Week 2017 or #ITAW2017 was made possible by MERCK  in partnership with The Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Thyroid Association (PTA), Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM, and The Iodine Global Network (IGN).

AEG Presents and Ovation Productions are excited to announce that celebrated singer songwriter Ed Sheeran is bringing his highly anticipated World Tour to Manila on 7 November 2017 at the MOA Concert Grounds. Tickets for the show priced at P13040, 11450, 8290, 4060, 3010, 1950 will be sold starting 10 June 2017 at www.smtickets.com.

The touring news comes straight off the back of a phenomenal few weeks for 26-year-old Ed Sheeran. Kicking-off music in 2017 and delivering the biggest musical comeback in recent years, Ed’s dual singles “Shape Of You” and “Castle On The Hill” have taken the globe by storm, hitting the #1 and #2 spots across the charts worldwide while seeing the Suffolk native break a magnitude of records along the way. On course to cement his third week at #1 & #2 respectively in the UK’s Official Singles Chart tomorrow [Ed made OCC history as the first-ever artist to land the two spots respectively with two brand new tracks], Ed recently conquered more milestones in the USA after landing his first-ever #1 as a performer on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Shape Of You" - with "Castle On The Hill" sitting closely behind at #6 on the chart, Ed also became the first artist to debut in Billboard's 'Top 10' with two songs simultaneously. Not to mention the huge assortment of Spotify records broken by the troubadour this month, making history with their biggest-ever ‘one week’ and ‘one day’ streams for a track, globally with “Shape Of You” (the records were previously held by Drake’s “One Dance” and Adele’s “Hello”, respectively).

Moreover, Ed topped the streaming service’s biggest-ever opening 24 hour streams with both singles, surpassing previous title holders, One Direction. Reaching 132 combined #1 iTunes positions around the world and accomplishing Apple Music’s biggest-ever ‘day’ and ‘one week’ streams, the two singles have accumulated over 370 MILLION worldwide streams to date. Launched on Monday, Ed’s official video for “Castle On The Hill”, which was shot in his native Framlingham, Suffolk, has already reached over 10 million hits!

In addition to Ed’s epic rise with his recorded music, the Suffolk-born artist has also broken records in the live sphere over recent years. In July 2015 Ed took to the stage of Wembley Stadium, solo, becoming the first-ever artist to headline the prestigious venue without a band - with just his trademark loop pedal and guitar – seeing him play to 240,000 people over three consecutive sold-out nights!

Securing a very special collaboration with Sir Elton John on the opening night, Ed followed with the release of his live DVD ‘Jumpers for Goalposts’ at the end of 2015, documenting the lead-up and live performances from the Wembley weekend. Moreover, not only has Ed caught the headlines with his phenomenal solo concerts, he's also been involved in an array of spellbinding collaborative performances over his career to date, further proving his colossal status in the musical world - in 2012, Ed performed at the London Olympics' closing ceremony alongside members of Pink Floyd and Genesis for a very special version of "Wish You Were Here" and in 2015, Ed shared the stage with Beyonce and Gary Clark Jr. at that year's Grammy tribute for Stevie Wonder. Ed Sheeran’s genre-defying third studio album ÷ (divide) was released on 3rd March through Asylum/Atlantic Records (available now). 

TOUR DATES

October                                                
 Sun 22          Taipei
Wed 25          Osaka
Sun 29           Seoul
Tues 31         Tokyo

November                                                
Wed 1            Tokyo
Sat 4               Hong Kong
Sun 5              Hong Kong
Tue 7              Manila
Thu 9             Jakarta
Sat 11            Singapore
Sun 12           Singapore
Tue 14           Kuala Lumpur     
Thu 16           Bangkok Sun 19 Mumbai                
 Thu 23          Dubai                                 

It's another pride for the Filipino people and we really did show in a talent we're really proud of, what else but singing. Not only that we're being known locally or in Asia but also in the whole wide world. It has been a mark that whenever there's a singing competition Pinoys are always one of the participants. It was really great and a proof of that there's another Filipino who sings her way to the top, Julia Banda who won 4 golds and a silver at World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA). Julia won 4 golds under the category of Pop, Rock , Gospel and Open Music and 1 silver medal for her Broadway performance. She sure make us really proud.
Julia Banda's true name is Kristina Julia Marie G. Banda her name is taken from her parents name. Julia started singing at the age of 4, her childhood favorite singer was Britney Spears. Now that she's 19 years old, she loves the singing style of Jaya and Jonalyn Viray, according to her they influence her when it comes to music.
Julia shares also that she is now entering 4th year College at Miriam College taking up BS Psychology. During the Blogcon, she mentioned that her parents are both deaf and mute, and she's really proud of them because they really supported her all throughout her journey despite of their difficulties. Her Titas are big help for her in communicating with her parents. She was taught how to communicate through sign language.
Julia is hoping that her parents would hear her performances, specially when she competed at the WCOPA, but still she really love them because they are still with her watching her performances though they can't hear. She shared that she accepted wholeheartedly the situation of her parents because this what God gave her. On the other hand, all her siblings are all normal and no one inherit the disablity of their parents."Bawing-bawi po sila sa amin kasi madadaldal po kaming lahat" Julia shared.

I personally asked her about what happened after WCOPA 2014, Julia shared that he worked with Talents Manila, she even do front act performances, like Ima Castro, Jake Vargas, Jasmin Curtis and Paolo Avelino. She even have a duet with Jose Mari Chan singing the ever famous "Christmas in Our Hearts".








Long journey to this promising singer, but with her undying talents plus her winning performances, Julia Banda will achieve her success and fame with the help and guidance of her titas. Continue to perform and entertain other people and you'll achieve what your hearts is longing for.
For more details about Julia Banda follow her through facebook at www.facebook.com/juliabandaofficial and on Instagram and Twitter @imjuliabanda

The first ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 is opening its doors on Independence Day weekend from 10 AM - 7 PM on Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Envisioned to bring the world of Philippine Modern Art to a wider audience, ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 gathers a host of both established and upcoming visual artists like Philipp Badon, Boysie Villavicencio, Ali Alejandro, Joe Datuin, Toym Imao, Michelline Syjuco, Ronnie Lim, Andy Malluche, Luna Arguelles, Alfred Gallura, Elaine Herbosa, Miguel Buhay, Pilar Quiros, JV Calanoc, Noemi Concepcion, Sky de Leon, Ralph William Villaluz, Emmanuel Mendoza, Allan Sison, Norlie Meimban, Maia Magpantay with the collections of William Borja and Myla Roque and participating galleries like Larc En Ciel; Arte Pintura; Transwing; Happy Art; Saturday Group headed by Buds Convocar; FDAP and FEATI University together under one roof.

ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 provides art enthusiasts, students, mall shoppers and the general public a convenient and comfortable venue to experience and appreciate modern art like paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital art. A rare opportunity for serious collectors and first time buyers alike to find the artwork that match their styles and tastes.

Visitors are treated to a variety of activities during this 3-day event that inspires creativity and spurs understanding of art and its processes. Listen and learn through talks by renowned artists like Inka Madera, Liz Lanuzo, John Paul “Lakan” Oliveros and Toym Imao, as they convey priceless insight and new ideas in their fields. Take part in various demos; drawing and painting sessions; and learn Nude Sketching from professionals.

ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 is produced and organized by Artiste Space with the invaluable support of its major sponsor, SM Megamall, and media partners, When In Manila, Art+ Magazine, Fringe Magazine, and prominent influencers of the blogosphere.

Broadcast leader GMA Network continues to earn the approval of various institutions, winning several awards from a number of award-giving bodies recently.

Recognizing the Kapuso Network’s commitment to promote good governance, the Office of the Ombudsman gave GMA a Plaque of Appreciation for “Bayan Ko”—the six-part original TV series produced created by GMA Public Affairs Head Nessa Valdellon and directed by Adolf Alix, Jr. A film showing of “Bayan Ko” was also held during the Office of the Ombudsman’s 29th Anniversary last May 16 to 18.

Meanwhile, at the 19th Gawad Pasado last May 3, several Kapuso personalities were recognized for their work in television and film.

GMA News pillar and Imbestigador ng Bayan Mike Enriquez was conferred the “Pinakapasadong Lingkod-Bayan”.
Kapuso Best Actress and Meant To Be leading lady Barbie Forteza was named as the “Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres” for the film “Tuos”.
Cannes Best Actress and D’ Originals lead star Ms. Jaclyn Jose received the “Natatanging Gawad Pasado 2016” for her performance in “Ma’Rosa”. Joining her is Eat Bulaga host Paulo Ballesteros who was, in turn, cited for his role in “Die Beautiful”.

Phenomenal love team AlDub—Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza—received the special award “Dangal ng Kabataan”.

The Gawad PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro or Film Association of Professors) is a group of film educators in the country that annually honors artists, directors, films, TV shows and music that have positively contributed in the disciplines of social studies, language, arts, and humanities.

Numerous Kapuso programs and personalities were also cited at the Gawad Tanglaw (“Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw”) Awards last April.

Longest-running investigative program Imbestigador was recognized as this year’s “Best Investigative Program,” while award-winning investigative program Reporter’s Notebook won as “Best Documentary Program”.

Taking home the “Best Comedy/Gag Show” award was Pepito Manaloto, the country’s first-ever reality sitcom on television.

At the same time, GMA News TV’s I Juander was hailed as “Best Magazine Show”.
Kapuso host Rhea Santos was given the “Best Morning Show Host” award for the longest-running morning TV show, Unang Hirit.

Character actress Sue Prado was recognized for her role in Magpakailanman’s “Nabaliw na Ina” episode, earning the “Best Performance by an Actress” award.

Ms. Jaclyn Jose won “Best Actress” award for “Ma’Rosa”.
Meanwhile, Mike Enriquez added another feather to his cap as he took home the “Best Male Radio Anchor” award. Fellow DZBB anchor Susan Enriquez, in turn, was named as “Best Female Radio Anchor”.
The Gawad Tanglaw annually recognizes the best in the fields of film, television, radio and print. The board was composed of professors from different universities as well as media practitioners

From left, Finance Head for Broadcast and News and Current Affairs Cat Lopez, ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Richard Gutierrez, Star Creatives COO Malou Santos and talent manager Annabelle Rama at Richard’s contract signing with ABS-CBN.

“I’ve always been curious how it is to work in ABS-CBN… finally, I’m here” - Gutierrez

Newest Kapamilya Richard Gutierrez returns to television as he joins the cast of ABS-CBN’s highly-anticipated epic action romance series “La Luna Sangre.”

“I have always been curious how it is to work in ABS-CBN. I only hear great things about this network. Finally, now I’m here, I’m excited that I have been given the opportunity to work here,” Richard said in the contract signing held May 31 in Manila with ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Star Creatives COO Malou Santos, Finance head for Broadcast and News and Current Affairs Cat Lopez, and talent manager Annabelle Rama.

Richard will be part of the upcoming series “La Luna Sangre” topbilled by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. He will play the role of Sandrino, the supreme vampire and the long lost son of Magnus (Jake Roxas). What will be his connection to the lives of Mateo (John Lloyd Cruz), Lia (Angel Locsin) and Malia (Kathryn Bernardo)?

“La Luna Sangre” is the third installment of the hit fantasy franchise, after “Lobo” and “Imortal,” both produced by Star Creatives.

Aside from “La Luna Sangre,” Richard is also slated to do a movie with Angelica Panganiban and former loveteam Angel Locsin under Star Cinema. (ABS-CBN Corporation)

The month of May is my month! Not just because all the mommies are celebrating Mothers Day but it is also our youngest son's birthday.Unfortunately, one of the saddest day in our life came. The start of the month is not good. My father was hospitalized and it didn't took long before he was taken from us. We lost him. A heart attack was the cause of his death. He is with God now.

May 11, we just had a simple birthday celebration for our Son Gelo. It was hard to feel happy because my father that time was in the hospital but we had to for our little boy. The day after we celebrate the birthday of My Son, we lost our Father.

There were so many things to do during the wake of my father and there were sleepless nights, stress, and emotional instability that made my body feel so weak.

Fortunately, it was a blessing in disguised that after 2 long stressful weeks, Blue Water Day Spa was a rescue. I was one of the invited moms for the Mommies Pampering Day. I know my father would have let me have it. I am so grateful that this happens and it was good stress reliever. Here are some of the massages that they offer:

Cellulite Melter Massage
Take pleasure in a rigorous massage that eliminates fluid retention, detoxifies and burns fat and cellulite. The treatment is applied with a special anti-cellulite oil to reinforce fat breakdown, evidently felt during the treatment with a warm sensation.

Body Scrubs

Intense Whitening
Tired of being in the shade? Get fairer skin all over with this skin treatment that uses state-of-the-art Swedish whitening products enhanced with Vitamin C. The 1-hour treatment involves cleansing, micro- exfoliation, application of an intensive whitening mask via body wrapping, and moisturizing. Expect progressively visible results afterwards!

Olive Scrub
Bring dull skin to life with a refreshing body scrub that moisturizes and helps skin remain soft and smooth while keeping it toned and firmed.

Green Tea Scrub
Get cleansing, gentle exfoliation and super moisturization in one easy treatment. Green tea is known to be an antioxidant powerhouse. It is said to help in slowing down the premature aging process, thus leaving your skin youthful. Green Tea is an excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent that protects the skin against free radical damage, increases the effectiveness of sunscreen and reduces inflammation caused by sun damage.

Pomegranate Scrub
It’s rumored that Eve’s forbidden fruit was a pomegranate, not an apple! The pomegranate originally comes from Iran, and its exotic taste is both sweet and sour. Its seeds are rich in both vitamins and minerals and are said to contain more antioxidants than green tea and also to have healthy levels of folic acid, iron, and potassium. The antioxidants in pomegranate juice are reported to stimulate collagen production when used both topically and consumed internally, which will then combat the ravages of free radicals, which are very much like rust.

Botanical Rice & Milk (NEW & IMPROVED)
Soften your skin with nature’s staples - rice and milk. This natural body mask, applied after a relaxing salt and oil body scrub, restores the skin’s pH level to make it soft, supple and nourished.

Traditional Filipino Hilot
Come home to the tender and healing massage strokes of traditional Filipino descent: the hilot. Enhanced with a 15-minute Ventusa (Chinese cupping) technique that uses indigenous herbs, this massage soothes tense muscles and eliminates nodules forming particularly on the back area.

I personally chose the Traditional Filipino Hilot, we all like this very much. I really need this kind of massage. I forgot the name who.did the Massage to me. According to her, my body has so much stress and Lamig. She stayed on massaging at my back and specially at my shoulder it was a soothing feeling that fell me asleep. There were also a so called Lamig, she just slowly pressed it until mawala ang lamig sa katawan.

I did not let her do the ventusa instead she just put a hot towel at my back to ease the stress. It was almost 2 hours of massage and I feel so relieve, is just like I spend long sleep. The Massager is so magaan ang kamay and the coziness of the room is match for you to feel relax at the same time.

It was a great afternoon spending the day with the other Mommy Bloggers in a pampering day at Blue Water Day Spa.

For mommies who are in need of relaxation and rejuvenation or to relieve stresses in your body try to visit the Blue Water Day Spa and have a me-time with their soothing and relaxing massages.

Thank you so much Blue Water Day Spa for having me, it was a big help for me ease the pain physically.

The ordinary just won’t fly in Japan—the Land of the Rising Sun sets the standard for imaginative lifestyle, influencing all aspects of life with a hint of fun and a healthy dose of curiosity.

Liven up your workspace and make note-taking more fun with colorful stationery from Daiso.

From home living to school supplies, recreation, and hobbies, the Japanese find a way to spruce up and Daiso-fy life! Such is the defiant charm of Daiso Japan, the truly Japanese store in the Philippines. The store houses multi-functional items and cool finds, hatched from creative and, sometimes, startling ideas.

Cool picks, fresh off Japan

Only Daiso Japan can transform run-of-the-mill desk supplies with added charm and features. While its shelves may be abound with sticky notes, styled paper clips, crepe flowers, calligraphy instruments, and other ubiquitous items, Daiso Japan is still best known for kawaii supplies and surprisingly smart products.
One ingenious item is the water-resistant notepad. Unlike regular notebooks, these are designed to withstand water exposure, with leaves that protect the ink from running, to keep precious notes fully intact, even under heavy showers.

Another steal from Daiso Japan’s unconventional stock is the no-dust, rolling eraser. Handy for keeping workspaces looking crisp and spotless, this item is definitely among the store’s most practical finds.

Other items in Daiso Japan’s unique list are colourful compact staplers, mini LED lamps, and animal-shaped erasers. These desk knickknacks and other nifty products are guaranteed to stall shoppers for hours, as they make their way along Daiso Japan’s aisles.
From unlikely accessories like mini magnetic broom and dustpan sets, creative implements and craft materials,to adventurous beauty and fashion finds, Daiso Japan gives shoppers the lifestyle options that are too kawaii and too brilliant to let go of.

Explore the nearest Daiso Japan store today and take your pick from the curator of all things Japanese in the Philippines. Follow the store on Facebook @DaisoJapanPH and try your hand at making life your own kawaii canvass.