Rochelle Rivera

Itadakimasu! it means "Let's eat"

This is a word used by the Japanese usually said before meals.

The last time I went to Japan was 15 years ago, way back in year 1999 and how I wish I will be given a chance to go back for a vacation. A free trip to Japan would be really awesome and it will be a dream come true of mine.

I am a half Japanese and of course I love Japanese food and Yoshinoya, Japan's famous beef bowl restaurant that is now here in the Philippines really satisfied my longing to authentic Japanese dishes.

"Gyudon" literally known as beef bowl, is a centuries-old Japanese meal that has become a staple in many Japanese dining tables and restaurants.

Aside from beef bowl, other best-selling bowl dishes in Yoshinoya include

Beef Yakiniku

Veggie Beef

Chicken teriyaki

Beef Misono

Having that craving for Gyudon? What if you were given a chance to eat as many as Gyudon you want and for a chance to win cash prizes and free trip to Japan?

Thanks to Yoshinoya Century Pacific, Inc. President and General Manager, Mr. Timothy James G. Yang

Now on its 4th year, Yoshinoya will again mount the "2014 Gyudon Eating Contest" , an eating competition that will challenge Yoshinoya fans on how much gyudon they can consume for five minutes with bigger cash prizes and a Trip to Japan for Two. Awesome and cool prizes right?

How many bowls of Gyudon Beef Bowl you think you can finish in 5 minutes?

I can eat a lot and fast with the honest to goodness Yoshinoya's Gyudon Beef Bowl but that day I was not prepared for the challenge, If only I had known I came prepared with my lucky charm, a hungry stomach, did some work out and stretching of the stomach. So that's a tip for everyone!

This was my first time and I was a surprised that we were actually joining the Media Gyudon Eating Contest and to become the challenger for the 15 minutes Gyudon Eating Contest.

I was able to finished two bowls and honestly with the Oishii! Gyudon Beef Bowl I think I can finish up to 5 bowls in one sitting. Good Bye diet! Though it was a very enjoyable experience that I would love to do again and again.

The winner of Blogger's Edition Gyudon Eating Contest. He devoured 4 and half bowls. Wow!

Congratulations Ruel Umali and Good luck on the Media qualifying round challenge.

Now It's your turn... Are you up for the Challenge?

How to join?

♣ For every dining purchase of Gyudon meal P199 entitles you to join the contest.

(Take out, deliveries, bulk orders are not included.)

♣ Fill out Registration Form and sign a Health and Release waiver.

♣ Show one (1) valid ID (School ID, Company ID, Driver's License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, NBI Clearance, Postal ID, Voters ID, Passport) to the store manager of Yoshinoya.

♦ The Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest is open to both males and females who are 18 years old and above.

♦ Qualifying Rounds will be held in all Yoshinoya stores:
♥ SM Mall of Asia
♥ SM Manila
♥ SM Megamall
♥ SM North Edsa
♥ Robinsons Galleria
♥ Glorietta
♥ Ayala Fairview Terraces

Daily from Monday thru Friday from April 21 to May 30.

Schedule is as follows:

• April 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

• April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2

• May 5,6,7,8,9

• May 12,13,14,15,16

• May 19,20,21,22,23

• May 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

♣ The contestant who finishes the most number of bowls in 5 minutes wins the challenge of the day.

♣ You can join as many times as you want and just complete all requirements on the application form for every trial.

♣ After the Weekly Qualifying Rounds in the stores all weekly contestants who qualified per store will be automatically be entered in the grand finals. All qualified contestants will be notified between June 2-6, 2014 through Mobile call and Email.

The 42 Finalists will compete by eating most number of bowls in 15 minutes.

In case of a tie for the 1st Place, 2nd Place or 3rd Place, a bowl overtime match will be done among tied Finalists for their corresponding prizes. The Finalist who finishes beef bowl with the fastest time and little to non grains left will be awarded the higher.

NO VOMITTING is allowed for the duration of the contest and 15 minutes right after the contest proper. In case of vomiting during contest proper or right after the 15 minutes timer signal is sounded contestant is automatically disqualified.

The Final Match will be held on June 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Activity Center at the Glorietta, Makati City.

Prizes:

1st Place: Php150,000 cash and Trip for 2 to Japan with airplane tickets courtesy of Cebu Pacific.

2nd Place: Php50,000 cash

3rd Place: Php25,000 cash
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced and awarded during the Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating contest Final Match Event and through posters and print ads.

Consolation Prizes: The non-winning Finalists will be given Php2,000 worth of Yoshinoya GC each.

Want to win up to P225,00 in cash prizes and Free Trip to Japan and to have the bragging rights to be declared the next “Yoshinoya Gyudon Challenge” champion?

Visit any Yoshinoya Branches and inquire within. ♥

LIKE Yoshinoya Philippines page on Facebook.

www.facebook.com/YoshinoyaPhilippines.

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THANKS, Much Love, Rochelle

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Dining at Max's Restaurant is always like a concert for me, You know that feeling of excitement that a concert brings.

Hearing live music is one of the most pleasurable experiences. The music sounds great, it feels great and you get to watch the musicians.

That is what I feel about eating at Max's Restaurant- Exciting, Pleasurable and Great!

LIKE ✌ Max's Fried Chicken that is truly "Sarap to the bones".

LIKE ✌ Kare-Kare A rich and exquisite meat-vegetable dish made of oxtail, ox tripe and chuck in a flavorful peanut sauce.

LIKE ✌ Pancit Canton An all-time favorite Chinese noodle dish made with egg noodles and topped with vegetables, shrimp, chicken balls, pork strips, chicken liver and gizzard.

LIKE ✌ Chopsuey A popular Oriental dish of mixed vegetables, pork, chicken liver, gizzard and oyster sauce.

LIKE ✌ Sizzling Tofu cubes with chopped onions and red and green bell peppers, glazed with a special sauce and topped with chilies.

LIKE ✌ Global Filipino brand Max's Restaurant boosts its support for international recording artist and two-time Grammy awardee, Bruno Mars by announcing that it is the official restaurant of The Moonshine Jungle Tour: Bruno Mars Live in Manila Concert.

Slated to take the stage on March 22, 2014, 8:00 pm at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, the "Nothin' On You" half-Filipino vocalist is expected to draw in thousands of Filipino "brunofanatics" and concert enthusiasts. Mars' much-awaited stop in Manila is part of his ongoing world tour to promote his second studio album, "Unorthodox Jukebox."

Part of the proceeds from his concert will be donated to helping Yolanda victims.

"Max's, a global Filipino brand, believes in showcasing the exceptional talent of Filipinos. We are very proud to support a multi-awarded international artist like Bruno Mars.

As the official restaurant of his Moonshine Jungle concert in Manila, we share Bruno Mars' love for great music and world-class food. It is an experience that we would love to share with every Filipino," shared Bobby Simborio, Corporate PR and Media Manager for Max's Group of Companies.

Bruno Mars is one of the most respected and in-demand artists today. He has sold over 115 million records all over the world as a singer, producer and songwriter. A recipient of a number of prestigious awards, Mars has also catalogued 22 Billboard "Hot 100" hits. He was named as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2011, and was ranked number 1 on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2014.

LIKE ✌ Cute Bruno Mars Fans! ♥

You don't have to be a Billionaire to see him Live in Manila!

LIKE Max's Restaurant

https://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant on FACEBOOK for a chance to win TWO tickets to watch Bruno Mars The Moonshine Jungle Tour 2014 Live in Manila this coming March 22, 2014, courtesy of Max's Restaurant.

No purchase necessary, just simply fill up the online entry form to win free concert tickets. Every day, one fan will be chosen to win 2 Moonshine Jungle tickets for free!

For more updates, visit Max's Restaurant's Facebook Fan page or log on to www.maxschicken.com

Join now and invite all your family and friends too! Enjoy watching Bruno Mars live.

Good luck everyone!

About Max’s Restaurant

Max’s, one of the country’s leading fast-casual dining restaurant traces its roots to a family’s generosity and passion for good food. Max’s, “the house that chicken built,” continues to innovate and expand worldwide with plans to open branches outside the United States. Today, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the values passed on from its early beginnings in 1945 to the present –day generation of food aficionados.

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THANKS, Much Love, Rochelle

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Last March 4, 2014 I attended an event at Makati Shangri-La Hotel about a topic titled Lost: A Pneumoccocal and Rotavirus Disease Awareness Campaign.

This was a very interesting topic for me as a mother because as everyone knows that A mother's love to her child is of deep devotion and of great sacrifice. It is endless, unselfish and enduring. She guides, nourishes and protects her child to the best of her ability.

Special guest, Real mother Barbie Almalbis-Honasan shares her experiences.

To lose a child is the most heartbreaking experience a mother can ever have. But having a mother whose care is unconditional; she won’t let this happen at all. To her last breath, she will do anything to save her child, especially from death and disease.

Parents and society in general will do anything to prevent the loss of their children and thus a campaign called “No Hope Lost” has been launched.

“It’s the best time to raise awareness on pneumonia and diarrhea prevention. These diseases should not cause unnecessary suffering to young children,” says Dr. Sally Gatchalian, Philippine Foundation for Vaccination Director. “Sometimes it’s just that parents don’t know enough about these diseases, and they don’t know that there are actually vaccines for them.”

It is an awareness campaign on the heavy burden of pneumonia and diarrhea as the top leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the Philippines, specifically among children 5 years old and below, and if left unchecked can potentially lead to devastating consequences.

Pneumonia the LEADING cause of death in children worldwide.

What is Pneumonia?

It is a severe form of acute respiratory infection that specifically affects the lungs.

What causes Pneumonia?

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of vaccine preventable severe pneumonia among children across the developing world.

What are the symptoms of Pneumonia?

♦ rapid or difficult breathing

♦ cough

♦ fever

♦ chills

♦ headaches

♦ loss of appetite

♦ wheezing

What is Diarrhea?

• Defined as having loose or watery stools at least three times per day, or more frequently than normal for an individual.

• Acute cases can lead to significant fluid loss and dehydration, which may result in death or other severe consequences.

What causes Diarrhea?

Caused by a wide range of pathogens including bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Rotavirus is the leading cause of acute diarrhea and is responsible for about 40 percent of all hospital admissions due to diarrhea among children under five worldwide.

PROTECT Children by establishing good health practices from birth

☂ Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months☂ Adequate complementary feeding☂ Vitamin A supplementation

PREVENT Prevention is better than cure

☺ Hand washing with soap

☺ Reduce Household air pollution

☺ Safe drinking water and sanitation

☺ VACCINATION pertussis, measles, HIB, PCV and rotavirus.

TREAT children who are ill from pneumonia and diarrhea with appropriate treatment

☼Improved care seeking and referral

☼Case management at the health facility and community level.

☼Supplies: Low-osmolarity ORS, zinc, antibiotics and oxygen.

☼Continued feeding (including breastfeeding)

THE GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN FIGHTING THESE KILLER DISEASES

In 2012, the Philippine government has already acknowledged this burden and addressed it by introducing Rotavirus Vaccine (RV) in the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) where 700,000 Filipino children aged 6 weeks up to 6 months of age were given free rotavirus vaccines.

In 2013, the Department of Health (DOH) leveled up the fight against the top killer of Filipino children by including another novel vaccine called Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in the EPI.

This combined effort to protect Filipino children against pneumonia and diarrhea contributes to the achievement of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 of reducing infant and child mortality by 2/3 by 2015. RV and PCV are novel vaccines introduced by the DOH in the last 5 years and the Philippines is the first country in the ASEAN region to introduce both vaccines in the EPI.

Instax Photos of everyone joining the fight against Pneumonia and Diarrhea posted and signed on the commitment board.

I pledged to prevent Pneumonia and Diarrhea through vaccination and with GSK.

#NOHOPELOST

Fellow Mommy Bloggers (Moomy Musings, Mommy Pehpot, r0ckstarm0mma and ILove Keisha) supports the drive to build awareness on pneumonia and diarrhea prevention through vaccination.

GSK’S SUPPORT IN THIS CRUSADE

As one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, GSK continues to be a committed partner of both private healthcare practitioners and the government in the fight against childhood diseases, death and suffering around the world by offering health solutions for the reduction of overall diseases.

The “No Hope Lost” campaign from GlaxoSmithKline, which embodies the need for immediate action to get children vaccinated against pneumonia and diarrhea, will soon be launched through radio ads, print notices, flyers, and posters.

“With the help of our dear pediatricians, and the Department of Health, we are committed to the reduction of pneumonia and diarrhea cases nationwide by supplying high quality vaccines. These diseases account for an alarming almost 50 mortalities per day in the Philippines. GSK is here to support the Filipino medical community and the government’s drive to make health services accessible to everyone,” added Philip Cruz, GSK Medical Director.

Let's not wait for the day our children our LOST to these killer diseases. Let's help spread the word on how to prevent them and hit share button now to your social media sites.

You can take care of your child.

Ask your pediatrician about preventive measures against Pneumococcal and Rotavirus Diseases.

References:

1. Black, R. et al. Global, regional, and national causes of child mortality in 2008: a systematic analysis. Lancet 2010; 375: 1969–87.

2. Kapikian AZ and Chanock RM. In: Fields Virology 3rd ed 1996: 1657–708, Lippincott

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