The Kitchen Mom by dhess

This Christmas, you don’t only get a friend – you get a squad at SM!

When I was a little kid, Christmas is my most anticipated time of the year, aside from the festive ambiance and receiving gifts it is when almost all our family come together and celebrate it with laughter and exchanging of gifts.

The warm feeling of love and essence of giving makes this season much anticipated, this is the same feeling that we wanted to share with kids that are in need.

In celebration of “Happy Bear Day” this December 1, SM Supermalls brings a merrier holiday celebration as it introduces the all-new 2019 Joy Squad – elevating the fun, excitement, and spirit of joy this season of giving, especially among kiddie shoppers, in SM malls nationwide!



“For eight years, SM has continued to spread the joy during the holiday season with SM Bears of Joy and help kids in need," said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. "And #HappyBearDay on December 1 is SM's special one-day online and on-ground celebrat…

Ever get tired of your typical burgers or fried chicken combo?

For whatever reason, everyone eventually gives in and orders their usual food at their go-to fast food joints. But what if there’s a nifty way to upgrade your fast food experience? With Popeyes’ menu items, you can come up with insane fast food hybrids that you could never imagine would pair well together, but somehow do. All you need is a little creativity and an adventurous palate.

Beat the food rut and try out these combinations at Popeyes for new and weirdly delicious fast food discoveries.

1. Cajun rice + creamy crab soup

Starting off the list is a combo that will surely spice up your meal. Just imagine – a bowl of flavorful and slightly spicy rice mixed into a thick and savory crab soup. All of those ingredients, spices, and aromatics coming together to give you a delicious mashup with distinctive Cajun flavors. Rice lovers out there will surely go bonkers for this one.

2. Classic honey biscuit + ice cream

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SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with star-studded Pamaskong Handog events happening at SM Seaside City Cebu Mountain Wing Atrium on December 7, SM City Davao Event Center, Annex on December 14, and SM City Telabastagan Event Center on December 21!

"Overseas Filipino workers have made so many sacrifices for their families. This is our way to help spread happiness during the most wonderful time of the year," shared Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing.

“Only SM & BDO have this kind of collaboration and exclusive offers for our kababayans. Every year, we look forward to organizing our Pamaskong Handog event and do our best to bring smile to their faces as they are far away from home during this time of the year.” said Genie Gloria, Senior Vice President and Head of BDO Remittance.

As a special holiday gift, exclusive deals and discounts await overseas …

Making our life easier is the main reason why our technology keeps evolving together with the fast-paced environment that we have. From communications, home entertainment and personal care, we always look for convenience and comfort.

Sharp Philippines Corporation holds the commitment of giving quality and comfort combined with the cutting edge technology readily available at a competitive price.

 With the continuous evolution of technology and the significant role it plays in the everyday lives of people, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) continues to introduce products that aim to incorporate ease and convenience into the Filipino household.



SPC’s products are categorized into four sections, or what they refer to as Solutions that seek to address the needs of consumers. These are Entertainment Solution, Clean & Comfort Solution, Health & Beauty Solution, and Business Solution. Products highlighted last November 28, 2019, at The Madison Events Place complement those that we…

Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, continues to expand its hotel services to patron guests, travelers and families who are looking for a quick stop from the hassle and bustle of the metro with its 39th branch perfectly situated in a district brimming with life.


Strategically located in the heart of South Triangle, Quezon City, Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue branch is your gateway in experiencing top of the class service, authentic Filipino hospitality and comfortable lodgings at exceptionally affordable rates.

With more than 100 rooms, the hotel takes pride as it showcases a refreshing look of its lobby and the first Hotel Sogo branch to introduce the self-check-in kiosk. The kiosk is part of Hotel Sogo’s modernization and is designed to allow guests a digitized and more discreet transaction of their hotel stay.  Transactions are then processed and checked at the front desk.



Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue also boasts the new state-of-the-art red and white façade which symboliz…

Math, the subject that most Filipino students are having difficulty, a large percentage of which are failing this subject. I can still remember our Math teacher during my elementary and High School days, always reminding us not to make Mathematics complicated as different solutions can lead to one answer, and all you need to do is to choose the easiest one.

Is it the way that the subject is being taught? Or does this only mean that our students are hopeless when it comes to this subject? If you feel the same way for your child, fear not because there are now Learning Centers that can guide your child and change their perspective towards Math.

Singaporean Math is a world-renowned Mathematics Curriculum that can help in developing your child's problem-solving skills. And if you are looking for the right Learning Center to choose in providing this kind of Curriculum, you don't need to look far as BrainLight Learning Center offers this program and they have personalized it based …

The country’s number one fast food chain never fails to bring joy to everyone, even to those on the road! Thanks to Jollibee’s Drive-Thru, customers on wheels can easily experience joy on the road and satisfy their cravings for their favorite langhap-sarap meals.

With the “Drive for Joy” promo, anyone on-the-go can get even more exciting freebies and discounts when they order at Jollibee Drive-Thru stores or when they fuel up at any participating Petron stations nationwide.

Every P150 minimum single-receipt purchase at Jollibee Drive-Thru or P200 minimum purchase at Petron stations give customers one (1) coupon which entitles them to a free go large iced tea when they buy any value meal, or free Jolly Crispy Fries when they spend a minimum of P200, at Jollibee Drive-Thru windows.

The coupons can also be used to get a P30 discount when they purchase P500 worth of Petron fuel, or P20 off when they buy at least 1-liter Petron engine lubricants.

So, what are you waiting for? Drive for jo…