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SM Woman, Empowering Women through Fashion

The month of March has been declared as women's month, dedicated to honoring every woman on all walks of life. For the same reason, SM Woman started the month by honoring every woman with the launch of What Woman Want-  a Women's celebration for women by women. Together with the celebration of women's month, SM Woman also showcased their fashion powerhouse for summer, they opened the season with its annual showcase of Coco Cabana's 2018 Summer Collection featuring stylish swimwear and resort wear. Serving hot trends fresh off the runway-hyper botanicals, fun and flirty ruffles, classic black and white suits, sleek and sexy metallics, and suede numbers. SM Woman delivers exactly what every woman wants. For the entire month of March, SM Woman is giving all you amazing woman the best of the best offers starting up to 50% off on great selections, buy 1 get 1 on select items, and get freebies when purchasing from participating brands, all this when you shop a

Appreciate the colors of your world with COLORGRAM

According to Wassily Kandinsky, "Color is a power which directly influences the soul". Beyond the ability to beautify our surroundings, colors have the power to trigger memories and stir emotions. Colors inspire our creativity and our expression. Color communicate personal and universal meanings and represent a spectrum of personalities and identities. Imagine life without any single colors, simply it is none! With this being said, SM CITY NORTH EDSA and DAVIES present a world where you not only see but also experience the power of color in new, exciting ways. Open yourself to a new dimension and discover a universe of color like you've never seen before. Celebrate and share your colorful encounters through photos. Set your mind free and get creative, this world of colors is yours to enjoy. Welcome to C O L OR GR AM HOW COLORFUL IS COLORGRAM? The features: A.    SHADES OF GRAM         From colored walls, floors, art blocks, pattered corners a

Century Tuna Superbods Ageless the Final Call-Back

After showcasing their stunning and hot bodies, the contestants for Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 are now up for the final call back! Aspirants from Davao, Cebu, and Metro Manila are set to once again show off their smarts, as well as healthy and fit bodies at the final call-back for this year’s hottest, most awaited Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018! “The hunt for the next Century Tuna Superbods has always been a long and rigorous process,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food, Inc. “But this year, we know it will be even more challenging because of the introduction of the Ageless category. The judges will have to work harder, be even more discerning. The extra effort will not be wasted, however, because this year, more than any other Superbods year, we have attracted a record-breaking number of participants. That to me is the essence of the Superbods competition - to inspire more people, regardless of age, to work harder and become bet

Colon Cancer Symptoms, Detection and Treatments

We may have heard a lot of things about Cancer, there are different types of it and one of them is Colorectal Cancer . As the month of March starts the world also celebrates Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an awareness campaign to promote Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening . CRC, tagged as the third most common cancer among Filipinos, following breast and lung cancer here in the Philippines. Almost all of these cancers start as abnormal growths in the lining of the colon and rectum called polyps. These polyps grow slowly and take around 10 years for some polyps to develop into cancer. Though not all polyps progress to cancer, the removal of these polyps reduces the risk of developing cancer. In addition, polyps and early cancer usually do not cause complaints, like rectal bleeding, constipation, and abdominal pain that are experienced by patients in later stages of cancer. "The Colorectal Unit at The Medical City aims to be at the forefront in Filipinos achieving to

Grand Taipan Breaks Ground First Premiere Property in Greenhills

Greenhills has been a very popular place for shoppers and food lovers, one of the well-known shopping center is in the vicinity and restaurants are really accessible and is very near to EDSA. development has been rapid within the area. Present during the event were San Juan City building official Ar. Romeo Gonzales; HBA Manila Director Ar. Norman Agleron; Grand Taipan executive Joseph Tai; Grand Taipan Chairman Peter Ty; Presidential Adviser on Investments Atty. Antonio A. Cablitas; Grand Taipan President Joeben Tai; Grand taipan VP for finance Analyn Agabin; and Greenhills Brgy Chairman Alan Yam. With this being said, real estate industry's new entrant, Grand Taipan; breaks ground of Verano Greenhills, the company's first and premiere residential condominium and serviced residence, projected to be an iconic landmark within the Greenhills area. Another way to enjoy the city living in another premiere property in Greenhills. For more of The Kitchen Mom adventu

Discovering and Nurturing Your Child’s Potential through Fun, Learning Activities

 As a parent, the best support that we can give to our kids is for us to allow them to discover their own skills and help them enhance it. together with proper guidance and support, we can give our kids that chance of achieving whatever they wanted to be. Enrolling our kids in talent camps is one of the ways that we can support our kids to help them see and enhance their skills, this can also help them build their confidence and social skills that will definitely give them an edge. Letting them explore on their own is essential to discover and nurture their true gifts. For instance, motivating kids to participate in various activities is a good opportunity to discover their interests. Aside from stimulating their creativity, doing this will also help push children to explore their full potential. To help nurture our child’s gift, PROMIL® Four i-Shine® Talent Camp 6 , a venue for children to play and learn, continuously commits into helping the next generation of talents an

Accessible Insurance for Low-Income Filipinos

Life is pretty much unpredictable things that you may have now can be gone in a snap. but being prepared always can give you a secure feeling of whatever happens there is something that you can somehow expect and you won't go empty-handed. Some of us may have taken for granted the importance of getting a life insurance, with a thought that it may be too early or too late to get one and may not be aware that it is more than just ensuring your self but also can giving a peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Last February 27,2018,  I was invited to witness the legacy of one of the most affordable and reliable life insurance company in the Philippines. If I'm not mistaken, I heard about Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation wat back 1990's. CBLIC will be celebrating their 53rd Anniversary on the 28th March. Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation was established March 28, 1965, by Mr. Jose E.Desidero, Sr. CBLIC focuses and addresses the insurance

Affordable Asian Restaurants in the Metro

According to playwright George Bernard Shaw, "there is no sincerer love than the love for food". With all the restaurants in the metro, we may have tried some of it and still a lot to discover, different cuisines, taste, and styles in serving their best sellers. My goal is to find these restaurants together with other foodies from the Metro. Sen Lek Thai Noodles Is a small shop located on the ground floor of SMDC Sea Residences in Macapagal Ave just across the Golden Phoenix Hotel, This place is mostly visited by foreign nationalities who are staying in near the area. One thing that caught my attention is the price and the food serving. I'm a noodle person and this one is just perfect to start my day. So we arrive their almost lunch time. The place has a few visitors that time. thank goodness it was not packed. I ordered the Pad Thai which is one of the famous noodle dishes in Thailand. consists of flat rice noodles, it has some tofu, small dried shrimp,

Synthesis Exhibit: The Collaboration of Creative Minds

Art is everywhere, you may be hearing this a lot but in reality, it is indeed everywhere, all you need to do is open your eyes and appreciate what you see. As part of SM’s National Arts Month celebration this February, SM Supermalls invites everyone to Synthesis: an exhibit on Architectural Photography by Ar. Marc Henrich Go from February 28 to March 8 at The Upper Ground Atrium of SM Aura Premier. Showcasing the harmony between two arts, Synthesis features both the talent of Marc Henrich Go and the works of renowned architecture and design firm Budji+Royal, underscoring the intuitive collaboration of creative minds. AR. Marc Henrich Go with Dra.  Vicky Belo         The first-of-its-kind demonstration at SM Aura Premier , the evocative photos are set to indulge with meaningful spatial experiences of atmosphere and emotion through architectural photography. A multi-awarded photographer, Ar. Marc Henrich Go is a talented lensman who has won numerou

Cruising the high seas in effortless indulgence with SuperStar Virgo

They say that you need to give chance to yourself to experience new things life can offer, sail the seas to find new adventures that you will cherish the rest of your life. Taking a cruise could be the one that you're looking for on your next get away or just simply trying to unwind and relax on your own way. With the gentle swaying of the sea that seems to lullaby its passengers, a timely cruise can bring a much-needed calmness, even to the weariest of travellers. Just imagine, spending days at sea in complete solitude, staring at the vastness of the open ocean with nary a thought of one’s daily troubles. Days full of exciting possibilities with nowhere to be, no one to see, and best of all, no distractions - a complete cruise-cation to celebrate life.          The majestic SuperStar Virgo will make Manila its homeport from March to May. The cruise ship offers travellers a visa-free way to visit cities in Taiwan and southern Japan. In the past decade, cruises have

Reflection of Creativity and Ingenuity of Filipino Craftsmanship at PIFS 2018

The Philippines is known as the  "Milan of Asia" because of our country's strong reputation for originality and ingenuity.We have a lot of self-made Filipino designers and furniture makers most of them are well known from buyers from different countries who have been amazed by the beauty and elegance of the Filipino craftsmanship. This coming March 8- March 9 Filipinos and other foreign nationalities here in the Philippines can experience and see the ultimate design and lifestyle at Philippines International Furniture Show 2018 that will be held at the SMX Convention Center. This is one of the Southeast Asia premier trade fair, which offers an extensive range of furniture products, decor, and accessories.Guest, buyers and furniture collector and enthusiast will have the chance to see the first-hand Filipino designs and craftsmanship, they come from different countries like United States of America, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, China, Australia, France, Ge

Philippine Marathoner Set To Conquer North Pole

FWD Life Philippines , one of the fastest-growing insurance company here in the Philippines launched its new campaign " Blaze a Trail in the Arctic " in line with the world's coolest marathon the FWD  North Pole Marathon 2018 . This marathon was recognized by The Guinness World Records as the "Northernmost Marathon on Earth" FWD will sponsor ten runners from Asian countries like Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Vietnam that will take on the extreme challenges and make this as one of their life experience to show their passion and determination. Runners will traverse the 42- kilometer path with an average of -30 degrees centigrade, which will definitely test their will and determination. Louie Sangalang will be representing the Philippines for the FWD North Pole Marathon 2018.  He is a multi-sport athlete who do mixed-martial arts, boxing and triathlons. He is also a proud cancer survivor. Mr. Sangalang was diagnosed with

5 Best Travel Tips You'll Ever Need

What would be the first thing that comes to your mind when you say travel? Possibly for business? or it can be that vacation that you've been preparing for some months, it can also be some unexpected adventure with some of your best buddies. Whatever travel is for you, this will be the 5 Best travel tips you'll ever need. 1. Always bring your US $ If you are planning to travel in multiple countries, aside from bringing your favorite travel credit card to earn those miles/points, it is advisable to bring some USD with you. This may come handy and very easy to exchange for a local currency. 2. Have some Research This may sound old school but still the most effective way of being prepared, from finding the best restaurants, cheapest hotels, local weather. You can always download an app that does all this job for you, this will make your travel less hassle and will give you more time to explore new things about the place that you will be visiting. 3. The best t