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Health experts call for more vaccine options on pediatric COVID vaccination

  One thing that COVID-19 pandemic has thought us is that no matter your age group, you are not safe from the virus. The availability of the vaccines has given us a ray of hope in surpassing this pandemic together with our loved ones. With the government expanding the vaccination program to younger ages, this only proves the efficiency of the vaccines and how it helped in developing immunity for more vaccinated individuals. That is why health experts call for more vaccine options on pediatric COVID vaccination. Health experts called for more options on pediatric COVID vaccination to meet the goal of 39 million COVID-vaccinated kids and achieve herd immunity. In today's Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel with the theme: “Kids Kontra COVID: Urgent Need for Safe Options in Children's Vaccination", Vaccine Solidarity Movement (VSM) founders Dr. Lulu Bravo, Executive Director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) and Dr. Benny Atienza, president of the Philippine Med

Best Places to Live in the U.S. to Eat Like a King

  The United States is full of incredibly diverse foods and diets, and the idea of trying to pick just one can be a difficult task! However, from the Creole food of New Orleans to the Food Truck Culture of San Francisco, there are plenty of places that are appealing to your stomach! These are the top food cities in the USA, and why you should move to them! Why The Food Matters When you're looking at places to move, the average person may consider things like the average house payment, the number of jobs in an area, or even what schools there are: but it's also a good idea to consider the food that's there! Food is a large part of our daily life and controls everything from spending time with our families to what types of social activities we do. So seek out an area that has amazing food and incredible entertainment, and you'll be set for life! New York City, New York New York City is known for one food above all else: pizza. There are hundreds of pizzerias spread out o

Valentine's Celebration Ideas to Make Everyone Feel Extra Special

    It's that time of year once again when love is in the air. Whether you're single or in a relationship, one thing’s for sure—Valentine’s Day is always a wonderful opportunity to express your affection and appreciation towards your loved ones. Here are some ways you can share the love: Nurture and practice self-love You’ve probably heard the saying “If you don't love yourself, how will you love someone else?” many times, and yet self-love is still often overlooked. So why not use Valentine’s as a reason to also focus and care for yourself? There are plenty of things you can do to cultivate self-love. Write a love letter to yourself, a gratitude list to be reminded of things in your life that bring you joy. Spend a day of self-care by pampering yourself at home or spoiling yourself at your favorite salon or spa. Celebrate your achievements and indulge yourself with something you've wanted for a long time without breaking the bank. Especially with Payday coming soon,

Give love this Valentine’s Day with Red Ribbon’s limited edition Valentine Black Forest Cake

  Love is a wonderful journey of discovery. With time, people come to know new things to love about their loved ones — making them find more reasons to celebrate love each day. While every year presents a different set of challenges, it also inspires people to go further lengths in making their loved ones feel special. This month of love, another perfect opportunity comes upon everyone to express their thoughtfulness and give love in the sincerest ways they can — from sending care packages to writing sweet tributes to planning a Valentine celebration (together or apart). And what better way to complement their efforts and show their love than with a Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake: an elegant, heart-shaped creation that marks a true expression of a love most sincere. Red Ribbon’s Valentine Black Forest is a luscious chocolate fudge cake that comes in a limited edition heart-shaped design. It is topped with rich chocolate shavings and drizzles of Ruby chocolate — which is the wor

The vivo Rush of Luck grand winners in for home makeovers, roundtrip Boracay tickets, and new vivo phones

  The New Year is off to a lucky start as the leading global smartphone brand, vivo announces the winners of its “Rush of Luck” digital scratch-off promo. The holiday is the season for gift-giving and for showing appreciation to the people important to us. This is why, to its gratitude to its loyal vivo fam, vivo decided to spread the holiday cheer and make some wishes come true with the “Rush of Luck” promo. With over 40,000 prizes plus amazing grand prizes, the digital scratch card promo proved that gift-giving is the reason for the season. The lucky grand prize winners–chosen via electronic raffle draw–who are welcoming the New Year with new phones, an office makeover, and a new vivo phone are: • Ma. Hudge Ganadillo - 1 vivo V21 5G smartphone worth P21,999 • Jade Fajardo - A home office makeover with XTREME appliances worth over P50,000 • Lenecy Clarryz - A trip to Boracay for two with AirTrav worth P70,000 Last year, vivo kickstarted a special promo to celebrate the holiday season.

Mom’s got your back: Iya Villania treats kids with fam fave Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll

  The saying that moms always know best has always been true for generations. Whatever the family needs—especially the kids—moms always give those that pass their strictest and most stringent standards. Iya Villana-Arellano, TV host and mom of three (soon to be four!), is no different. She gives her all in all her pursuits, but no matter how busy her schedule gets, she always makes sure that her family only gets the best. Whenever Primo, Leon or Alana crave for that chocolate-y goodness, Iya most definitely chooses the Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll. A sweet and chocolate-y bonding moment is the highlight of the latest digital video of Red Ribbon’s Triple Chocolate Roll, where Iya makes sure that her family gets only the best experience by saving the day with her supermom flexes, speed and intuition and of course treating the family with the Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll. “At Red Ribbon, we’ve long taken to heart how moms only want to give the best to their families,” says Cathlee

Savor Mexican fiesta on a plate with Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Chipotle Spicy Roast and Ribs

It’s hot and fiery at Kenny Rogers Roasters as it lets diners experience savory and deliciously healthy food with the Chipotle Spicy Roast and Ribs, all set to make a comeback this January 2022 ! The go-to meal for all the adventurous food lovers who particularly enjoy a little kick to their food, each plate of the Chipotle Spicy Roast and Ribs brings in all the fiesta elements and vibrancy to the palate. The chicken and ribs are roasted and grilled to a perfect orange-golden brown with spices on the surfaces. To elevate the juicy roasted chicken and ribs, the meat is cooked with smoked hot chili taste and aroma balanced with herbs and spices. Complementing it are two new sauce options: the Salsa Caliente to bring the spice to the next level, and the Salsa Verde to balance and clean the palate with its citrus flavors.   Guests have the option to enjoy the Chipotle Spicy Roast (P320) Solo B Plate which includes a quarter chicken or the Chipotle Spicy Ribs (P525) Solo B Pla

Local Products Fuel Business Growth and Empower Communities

  Winners of Shopee Celebrates Local campaign share how locally-made products impact the lives of other Filipinos Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to support local sellers through the #TatakPinoy: Shopee Celebrates Local campaign. During the campaign, Shopee held a contest where users voted for their favorite among 12 Filipino sellers. Uniq.mnl, Chelssydresstaytay, and Mighty Clean emerged as the top three winners, where they not only exemplified excellence in their businesses but also supported the community by providing job opportunities amidst difficult times. Sharing their success to empower others Sisters Ira and Ireen Cruz have been in the garment industry for five years, but when the pandemic hit in March 2020, their business was greatly affected. Instead of cutting their losses and ceasing operations, the siblings decided to try selling online through Shopee. Their business flourished and they have been consistently hitting their s

Mekeni makes #TimplangAtin experience more delightful this 2022

  Mekeni Food Corporation will be launching new things this year, signaling a new chapter in the food manufacturing giant’s history. “Something big is coming your way this year and we could not be more excited for what is to come. We are bringing the Timplang Atin experience to a whole new level in the coming months,” said Mekeni President Prudencio S. Garcia. Mekeni started its #TimplangAtin campaign to convey what the brand has to offer to Filipino families here and abroad—quality and taste that can capture hearts and palates, satisfying the different taste preferences of Filipinos. Through this campaign, Mekeni highlights its long-time commitment of delivering flavors that truly represent the Filipino palate. The Pampanga-based food manufacturing company has already started teasing its customers about what they will be launching this 2022. On its Facebook page, the brand posted an 18-second teaser of a song, suggesting an imminent launch of a campaign jingle. Prior to that, Mekeni

Shopee Delivers Aid to Typhoon Odette Victims via Shopee Express

  Shopee collaborated with partner brands and utilized its nationwide Shopee Express fleet to dispatch immediate relief MANILA, JANUARY 11, 2022 - Almost a month since Typhoon Odette devastated several provinces in Visayas and Mindanao, millions of Filipinos continue to reel from the aftermath. To support and serve the communities affected, Shopee partnered with several brands and corporations and mobilized its nationwide Shopee Express network to help provide immediate relief to Typhoon Odette victims in less accessible areas.   Reaching the affected communities via Shopee Express With the typhoon damaging communication and transportation infrastructure, a lot of the affected communities experienced difficulty receiving aid. With its nationwide coverage, Shopee Express trucks and vehicles have been able to transport water, health kits, water filters, solar lights, and other relief goods from brands and organizations such as the Manila Water Foundation, Maynilad Water Serv

Double the Support in Nurturing Your Child’s Creativity at Home

Nurture creativity by doubling your child's immunity because more healthy days mean more opportunities to nurture the gift. Every child is born with a gift, and it's the task of every parent to nurture this gift and help the child reach their full potential. An important but sometimes overlooked way to help your child nurture the gift is to ensure they don’t get sick, and this requires giving their immunity a boost. How exactly does immunity contribute to creative gifts? It’s simple; fewer sick days means more opportunities to rehearse dance moves, practice brush strokes, or master their scales. In this article, we break down five ways you can support the development of their gifts, and why you shouldn’t neglect supporting your child’s immunity. 1. Use everything you have in the house At the top of the list is maximizing your home environment to increase opportunities for creativity. Dust off old clothes and turn them into costumes, use old blankets as theater curtains, and stu

Lacson to use education to fight poverty

  Anti-corruption crusader Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson will fight persistent poverty in the country by giving young people more access to education. Lacson points out that the Philippines has a high dropout rate because of poverty. Young people are forced to leave school to help their families and because being in school are proving to be a heavy financial burden. They remain mired in poverty because without a good education their prospects are limited and they can only get low-paying jobs. In this latest video, the presidential aspirant who wants to reform government and make it truly work for the good of the people will launch the innovative Edukasyon Plus program if elected. The program will provide free education and institute a government internship program. Each family will receive a P5,000 monthly allowance during their family members’ internship. Lacson believes that this arrangement will allow students to focus on their studies as they will not be under pressure to help thei

Thanking Everyday Heroes with Shopee Bayanihan: Frontliner Holiday Package

  MANILA, DECEMBER 10, 2021 - After launching Frontliner Package and Fully-Vaxxed Package earlier this year, Shopee launches a new digital bundle just in time to spread joy and cheer this coming holiday season with Shopee Bayanihan: Frontliner Holiday Package. Starting today until January 9, 2022, our everyday heroes can avail of the exclusive digital package that includes Shopee discount and free shipping vouchers, ShopeePay Bills Cashback vouchers, and discounts from Ultramega Supermarket, Shawarma Shack, Moonleaf, Tapa King, and National Book Store*. Eligible beneficiaries include: ● Health Care Workers (Hospital admin and janitorial services, Health and service personnel in LGU facilities) ● Medical Professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Technicians) ● Policemen and Military Personnel ● Coast Guards ● Hospitality Sector Workers (Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Travel Agencies) ● Government Agencies (LGU workers, admin staff) ● Delivery and Logistics Providers (Food, restaurant, medici