The Kitchen Mom by dhess

The past years have always had us counting down to the most wonderful time of the year when the ‘ber’ months roll in; Christmas carols fill the air, dazzling tree lights dot the streets, shopping for gifts becomes a sport, and everyone else goes on a diet to make way for Christmas feasts. This year may not be as festive as previous years, but it will most certainly be more meaningful. SM showed us the most uplifting way to best celebrate the season with “100 Days of Caring”; featuring 100 days of spreading love, thoughtfulness, and care for one another and for the communities surrounding our favorite SM malls. The virtual event showcasing the pledges happened Thursday, Sept 16, 2021 over FB Live and WatchSM on YouTube. “100 days of Caring”. To kickstart the Christmas countdown, SM pledged to donate to over 10,000 beneficiaries, namely communities in need, hardworking SM employees, medical frontliners and dedicated delivery partners, among others. Some of the beneficiaries and their pa...

  The Department of Health (DOH) recently received over 5,000 blister packs of superfood ORGANIQUE Acai freeze-dried health supplement capsules to support frontliners and healthcare workers from at least 13 beneficiary institutions amid the prolonged pandemic and emergence of COVID-19 variants in the country. As part of its nationwide Immunostrong campaign, Organique Inc. officially turned over the donation to the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), which the DOH designated for the distribution and delivery of the 5,644 blister packs in time for the 123rd anniversary of DOH. Marketing Manager for Organique Cristina Go said that the health of medical frontliners and healthcare workers need to be prioritized as they have been selflessly and courageously risking themselves to virus exposure while taking care of patients almost 24/7 since the country declared a state of public health emergency in March 2020. “We are proud to support the DOH in cont...

The internet is a wonderful place for information, entertainment, and social networking for kids and adults alike. But with the proliferation of fake news, explicit content, and cyber bullying, it’s not a very safe space, even for adults. The web is an even more dangerous place for children in low-income countries like the Philippines where access to low-cost internet and mobile devices is widespread and parental control and adult supervision is lax due to various socio-economic factors. In fact, the country is considered one of the world’s top hot spots for online child sexual exploitation among 10-14 year-olds. This is the situation that has prompted Terre de Hommes-Netherlands, an international non-governmental organization advocating and working for the prevention of child exploitation in 17 countries including the Philippines, to develop a revolutionary new digital app that’s totally safe and secure for young users including children. Called Voice for Change, the app was co-crea...

  Maraming Pilipino ang nangangarap makapag patayo ng kanilang sariling negosyo, at sa mga pinalad na makapagsimula ng kanilang negosyo ay makikita  mo ang kanilang dedikasyon  upang mapalago at mapagbuti ito. Ngunit may mga pagkakataon na  matumal o hindi inaasahang pangyayari na maaring magdulot ng kakulangan ng kapital para sa Negosyo. Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, kadalasang nagiging sandigan ng ating mga kababayan ay ang pag aapply sa mga loan. Siguradong naranasan na ng mga maliliit na negosyante ang ma-hassle sa pag-apply ng loan. Nandyan ang mahabang proseso at napakaraming requirements, yun pala nama’y maliit na loan amount lang ang mahihiram. Kaya tuloy ang planong mapalago ang business, hindi nangyari. Sa BDO Network Bank (BDONB), mas pinadali ang proseso at simple lang ang requirements sa pag-aapply ng loan.  At higit sa lahat, siguradong mabibili ang planong additional inventory/equipment para makapag-expand ng negosyo dahil hanggang P1 milyon ang ma...

  Over the past year, working from home has gone from the exception to the norm. The convenience of foregoing hours stuck in traffic, as well as being safe from the pandemic, directly translates to increased happiness, efficiency, and productivity. Consumers were quick to transition at home. However, not all setups were conducive as a workspace. One of the biggest issues that arose was the requirement for proper computer monitors. One of the segments that grew the most over the past year has been monitors. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), in the 4th quarter of 2020, the monitor market grew 16.9% year over year with shipments surpassing 39.2 million units worldwide. LG Electronics, always at the forefront of innovation, has seen this surge and developed new line of monitors that improve upon existing technology in order to help users even more. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a budding streamer, or just working from home, LG has a monitor that’s perfect for y...

  Did you catch Dole & Seasons Plantation Pachinko grand raffle draw? Php 1 million for the taking in a draw that’s larger than life! The Plantation Pachinko aired live on the official Dole PH Facebook page yesterday, July 27. For the past 2 months, Dole and Seasons have been bringing #SunshineForAll by giving away daily cash prizes to lucky Filipinos who entered the first-ever sun-powered promo, ‘Araw Araw Base sa Sikat ng Araw.’  Winners took home up to Php 40,000 every day, depending on the sunshine level at the Dole plantation in Polomok, South Cotabato. It was a battle for the brightest sun power! However, the excitement didn’t end there: Dole and Seasons gave one lucky winner Php 1 million in the Plantation Pachinko grand draw! But this Pachinko isn’t like any that you’ve seen before.  The big finale culminated in what could be the world’s largest Pachinko board, set in Dole's Pineapple Plantation in Polomolok, South Cotabato.  The event was hosted by Robi ...

  Taste K-love in every bite as Kenny Rogers Roasters brings the unique flavor of Korea in a new K-licious offering! Passion. Precision. Purpose. Three traits that epitomize the Korean approach to life, to elevate everything that they touch, from music, to tv series, to food – traits shared by Kenny Rogers in developing the many ways to enjoy deliciously healthy, juicy, roasted chicken to Filipinos. Kenny Rogers Roasters has taken inspiration from this global phenomenon to give its customers a truly complete Korean flavor experience with the new Kimcheese Roast! It is marinated with Gochujang paste to give a well-balanced sweet, sour and spicy flavor that’s distinctly found in Korean cuisine. Each chicken comes with Kenny Rogers’ signature Kimcheese sauce that gives a spicy sour kick, cutting no corners on its flavors, richness, and creaminess. Adding a delightful contrast is a ring of crunchy and refreshing sesame bean sprouts that perfectly presents the dish. With the new Kimche...