The Kitchen Mom by dhess

After the holiday season, one of the things that may have hit your wallet hard is your electricity bill., the aftermath of those parties and holiday lights that made the celebration memorable and fun. You can only wish that you can get a discount on your electricity bill.

You don't need to wish for it since there is great news for us consumers! For the second month in a row, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a decrease in
power rates for February.



The overall rate for a typical household consuming 200kWh decreased by P0.59 to P8.86 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), its lowest level in two years, from last month’s P9.45 per kWh. Such a household will see a decrease of around P118 for their total electricity bill this month.

The reduction is mainly due to a lower generation charge after the implementation of new Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) starting last December 26.

The back-to-back rate decreases to start the year total to P1.00 per kWh and goes against the usual trend of …

Your little one's skin is more sensitive and prone to damage, and with the changing weather, it becomes more challenging to take care of their skin as too much heat and cold weather can make your child's skin dry that can lead to skin irritation and allergies, more reason that we need to give them skin protection.

This same reason is why Oilatum, a globally trusted skincare brand, has recently launched ProtectKnowlogy Bath Time Summit to empower mothers to show their love through healthy skin. This summit is part of STADA's game plan to help improve healthcare in the Philippines by providing quality products to the Filipinos such as Oilatum.

'With Oilatum, we believe that high-quality skincare for toddlers is within reach. We know this would be great news to Filipino moms, and, as the brand promise says, another amazing way to show their love to their child's shared Mr. Gary Clark, APAC Regional Head of STADA.

Held last February 6, Thursday at Shangri-la The Fort i…

Whether you’re raising your glass to romance or celebrating your independence,
let love come in the form of special food delivery from the best on-demand food service, foodpanda.

February is the best excuse to order all the food that you love and enjoy the special perks without stepping out of your comfort zone. Not only foodpanda’s operation in Manila, Baguio, Pampanga, Naga, Tagaytay, Cavite, and San Pedro, Laguna are in full swing, it’s also fully operational in provincial key cities like Cebu,
Iloilo, Bacolod, Dumaguete, and Tacloban. Areas from down south like General Santos, Davao, Cagayan and de Oro are also now experiencing the convenience of ordering their favorite food at a tap of their fingers! From fancy restaurants, your favorite fast food, to the best new bites in the city,  the 50% off + free delivery perk exclusive offer this love month is everything you need to make the celebration complete! Here are some of the top-rated options to get you feeling comfy and cozy.




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Everyone shares a common goal this Valentine's season: to show heartfelt effort to make their loved one feel special, whether through a grand gesture or a simple, laid-back celebration.

Red Ribbon’s brand ambassador, admired Film and TV actor Paulo Avelino shares the same goal this Valentine’s season. In the brand’s latest Digital video, Paulo shows us how we can make our loved ones feel special, and shares with us how his most heartfelt love is fully expressed through his favorite Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest.

Much like how Paulo takes precious time and effort to carefully plan the most impressive Valentine’s date for his special someone, Red Ribbon has masterfully crafted the most indulgent cake best for the occasion – the Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest.





The ever-indulgent Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest comes in a limited-edition heart-shaped design perfect for the season. It is made with luscious chocolate cake and impeccably creamy icing to make this red-letter occ…

Masakit mabasted. Pero mas masakit mawalan ng pera sa bank account.

Habang papalapit ang araw ng mga puso huwag hayaang maging biktima ng mga mapagsamantala, hindi lahat ng mga matatamis na salita ay ginawa para paibigin ka, it rin ay ginagamit ng ibang tao para maloko ka, lalong lalo na ng mga kawatan na handing samantalahin ang ganitong mga okasyon para sa pansariling kapakanan.

Todo ang pangungumbinsing ginagawa ng ilang kawatan hanggang sa makuha nila ang inyong personal na impormasyon, na gagamitin nila para mapasok ang iyong account at makuha ang lamang pera nito.

Alam nilang manipulahin at paglaruan ang feelings ng mga tao kapag Valentine’s. Base sa report ng US Federal Trade Commission, $143 milyon ang nawala sa mahigit 21,000 kaso ng cyberfraud sa Amerika nung 2018. Mas marami pa ito kumpara sa $33 milyon mula sa 8,500 kaso nung 2015.

Pero merong mga paraan para maiwasang ma-fall sa mga scam na ‘di lang masakit sa puso, kundi rin sa bulsa. Ito ang ilan sa mga pwede n’yong gaw…

Village Pipol just got bigger! The first-ever VP Choice Awards finally happened and it has been trending upon its launch. Presented on January 23, it surely was a success with almost 200 guests attending the event. Brand executives, online personalities and celebrities experienced a one-of-a-kind red carpet awarding ceremony. Held at Casino Filipino Manila Bay, VP Choice Awards accommodated guests at the main ballroom.

ABS-CBN’s Ultimate Bidaman winner Jin Macapagal and GMA Network’s IT-girl Ashley Ortega hosted the first-ever VP Choice Awards. Hailed as the star-studded gathering with millennial artists Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Darren Espanto, Mimiyuuuh and even the famous SB19 gracing the event. Of course, the awards night featured a tight competition among all nominees three major categories: Travel, Lifestyle and Entertainment.
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