Rochelle Rivera

It’s that time of the year again when kids look forward to new school supplies, seeing their school friends, and fun new activities in class. While it means that their happy days of summer vacation are over, nothing beats reuniting with their old playmates and making new friends during back-to-school season.

For us parents, it’s time to get busy again getting your children new school supplies, ironing their uniforms, and going grocery shopping each weekend for their baon. Although that might seem like a lot of work, there’s no need to fret as you may just find your kids’ newest BFF during recess. With Jack ‘n Jill’s assortment of cakes and biscuits, there’s never a dull moment for your little ones on any day of the school week.

Magical Mondays with Magic Chips

Get rid of the summer blues and have your kids welcome the school year with excitement through a pack of Magic Chips. This savory and crunchy baked treat has the power to transform any ordinary Monday morning into something magical and is the perfect baon to jumpstart the school year.

Celebrate every day with Quake Overload

Back-to-back classes can get really tiring for the kids. However, you can instantly lift up their spirits by turning every day into a celebration of achievements - both big and small. With Quake Overload Mocha Butter’s layers of delicious butter cake, delectable mocha filling, and yummy chocolate drizzle, your kids will have the energy to go forth and conquer any challenge.

Midweek sweet treats with Dewberry

Hard work must always be paid off with a delicious treat. Reward your kids with this extra indulgent cream-filled cookie sandwich whenever they finish their homework early or make their own beds. Remember, it’s the little things that count. You can switch things up and surprise them by packing different flavors of Dewberry in their lunch box. They deserve it!

Create special bonds with Presto Creams

School isn’t just about learning new things. It’s also about starting new friendships and creating memorable experiences. Teach your children the value of sharing by putting an extra pack of Presto in their bags. Since these well-loved yummy, peanut butter cream-filled cookies are best enjoyed with a buddy, your kids will easily be making new friends in no time!

Fuel creativity and imagination with Jack ‘n Jill Knots

Arts and crafts is one of the best ways to bring out your child’s creative skills and resourcefulness. Inspire them to explore beyond their imagination and create their own adventures with Jack ‘n Jill Knots. These crunchy sweet-coated pretzels come in cute shapes and assorted flavors, making them the perfect snack partner to get those creative juices flowing.

Fun Fridays with the chocolatey Cream-O

End the school week on a high note by treating your kids (and yourself!) to the luscious chocolate cookie sandwiches of Cream-O! A week’s worth of work and activities is enough excuse to indulge all your sweet tooth cravings. Just a bite into this biscuit will fill your Fridays with good vibes and make you and your children’s choco-loving hearts skip a beat!

Weekend playtime with Wafrets

Weekends are made for spending time and hanging out with family and friends. Whether it’s in your plans to binge-watch favorite family flicks or play board games with your kids, it’s always a good idea to pair these family activities with Wafrets snacks. This winning combination of crunchy wafers and delicious cream filling will definitely make family time incredibly more enjoyable.

Make every day of the week extra fun for your kids with Jack ‘n Jill’s biscuits and cakes. With its new My BFF (Baon Favorites Forever) Bundle, you can take your pick from the variety of baoncombinations available. Get them at your nearest Puregold, Robinsons, Shopwise, Waltermart, Gaisano Grand, and NCCC branches nationwide starting this June.

Cetaphil is one of the most trusted skin care brand all over the world. After living up to its name and promoting their brand really well and effective, Cetaphil just aligned their line of products from being a market for adults to babies.

But as the year progresses, they are now introducing to us the new Cetaphil for toddlers with the recent launch of Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar.

Their product launch was held at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel which served as a relaxing and fun haven for us mommies and toddlers who joined the event. It featured a very playful vibe at the same time playroom themed space which is very perfect for toddlers. I too felt like I was young again because of the venue they set up for us. The program was hosted by Patty Laurel- Filart who runs a lifestyle blog, and is also a mother.

Dr. Mara Padilla Evangelista- Huber which is a renowned dermatologist and a soon to be mom shared her field of expertise, discussing to us mommies, pediatric skincare and sharing with us a lot of knowledge about how to give a healthy jumpstart for toddlers to have the healthy skin they deserve. Celebrity Moms such as Mariel Padilla and Andi Manzano-Reyes were also present, imparting to us their challenges in raising toddlers, as they even featured their daughters Isabella Padilla and Olivia Reyes. Both of the babies of course, use Cetaphil Baby products incorporating the new Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar with their bath time routine, which lets them enjoy the same gentle cleansing designed for toddlers. Making sure the babies are clean and having healthy skin.

According to Abe Mationg, Brand Manager of Cetaphil Baby: “Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar is our way of growing with the babies who started with our signature brand of gentle cleansing.”. “We want to give every toddler the right foundation for a healthy skin to ensure that it is protected, now and in the future.” following her first statement.

Well, shortly after the gathering, we went together with other moms and their babies to enjoy and share a sumptuous meal while talking about our babies and how we take care of them. We also exchanged past experiences when it comes to raising our children which I think is a very healthy way to help first time mommies. I think attending such events is very beneficial for all mommies and mommies-to-be whenever they want to learn more about taking care of their babies. Imagine being surrounded by mommies who know exactly what to do in situations where you’re experiencing first time, I think events like this is really important.

It also became a playground for all the children who attended with their moms. Seeing a lot of babies playing, laughing, sharing toys, and making new friends is one fresh sight and my heart was really full which made me feel really excited about Baby Eliana Reese's coming.

The event ended with us mommies and kids taking home the new Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar together with a lot of new knowledge and realizations we had from talking with co-mommies who attended the event.

To learn more, follow @CetaphilPhilippines on Facebook and @CetaphilBabyPH on Instagram.

I’m still in awe from the past weeks that I had to remember vividly what happened from then. I am out of words from witnessing my son’s growth and development through his passion for dancing when he danced gracefully at his own birthday party. Though at first he didn’t like the idea of dancing in public because he’s normally shy around other kids, he was able to mingle with them and was able to overcome his fears in introducing himself to other people. He was able to dance in front of other people and impart his ideas with regards to dance choreographies that I didn’t know he had in him when he was younger. All I thought was he was just exploring and trying to find out what he wants to do. But little did I know it was turning into his passion and more so, something he would do on his past time. My husband and I support him in everything he does because we want him to prosper in the field that he chooses.

Good thing there are camps that offers summer workshops for kids who would like to spend their summer break to learn and hone their skills and talents. This is what Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 is all about. It is a summer talent program spearheaded by various individuals who excel in the field of drama, music, and the arts for kids aged 6-11 years old.

The recital was recently concluded and watching a lot of kids get better and grow in their respective fields is fulfilling as a mother who knows what it feels like to see your children improve. Kids around all ages being cute as they dance to groovy rhythm, sing in wonderful tunes, paint and draw figures, future thespians acting- all of which are very much enjoyable to watch. I have witnessed a lot of recitals and plays but I must say watching these young kids prosper and sine in their own ways, this must be the cutest and most enjoyable show that I have watched.

Be sure to keep supporting your child’s potentials and if you missed this year’s Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7, make sure to enroll them next summer because for sure there would be more surprises that your children will enjoy! Take part in your child’s development and enjoyment as they nurture their gifts and enjoy at the same time. Be a proud parent as they unravel their inner talents and improve them as time goes by. Together, we can all be proud that our children are all past i-shine scholars.

See you all next year for Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 8! Hope to see you all there!

Located at the heart of Manila and right at the country’s cradle of arts and culture, the Eton International School rises as the first world-class learning institution inside the prestigious grounds of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Eton International School-CCP stands proudly amongst landmark structures—the Folk Arts Theatre in its north, the Coconut Palace on the east and bordered in the south by the Manila Bay, world-renowned for its spectacular sunrise and glorious sunsets.

“ETON is the school of the future where learning happens beyond the four walls of the classrooms. It is a place where kids will feel safe to learn, grow and multiply their talents exponentially,” said Ms. Jacqueline Marzan-Tolentino, Eton International School Directress.

ETON has created three pioneering programs—the Center for the Talented and Gifted for the pre-schoolers; Center for Leadership and Performing Arts for grade school and Center for Technology and Innovation for high school.

“What sets ETON apart is how we nurture the leadership potential in each child. Our mantra is every child is a leader and every child can be a hero waiting to be unleashed. We take time out to know about the child’s strength and weaknesses so that we can match our teaching style to our students’ learning style. This allows the students to learn, faster, better and higher. Eton International family culture allows students to grow and create better relationships in their family and community. It only takes love to break all barriers in the mind, heart and soul. With our multiple local and international programs, each child is given the chance to find his gifts, strengthen their resiliency and build their confidence,” Tolentino adds.

THE ETON EDUCATION

Tolentino further explained that the Eton school philosophy is that “Every child is born with Royal Dignity.”

“We believe the gifts and calling of each child is irrevocable. A child’s worth is built in. It is our mission to open their mind to possibilities, strengthen their competency and skills and inculcate values that will set them for life,” she adds.

Eton’s motto is Artes (Heart), Scientia (Mind) and Intelligentia(Will or Spirit).

“Every child is nurtured to inspire, to innovate and to lead a life in honor of God and service to humanity. Every Etonian leads with humility, courage and heart,” Tolentino said.

Eton prides itself of its small class size that allows them to focus on the development of each child’s multiple intelligence especially in the crucial foundation years. Tolentino describes this as strengthening their roots to allow the children to be resilient as they grow and bloom and ready to conquer the world.

* LEADERSHIP PROGRAM-Eton provides learning adventures that are life changing. The students are taught to focus on developing their faith in God, self, family and others through self mastery, experiential mastery and life mastery here in the Philippines and abroad.

* LANGUAGE PROGRAM- Eton nurtures the gift not just of one language but three—English, Filipino and Mandarin. The students may also have an elective in French and other languages. – I SPEAK

* EARTH SAVERS PROGRAM - Eton leads the community to take care of the environment through our ECO Savers Program. - I CARE

* ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM – Eton promotes Philippine arts and culture from visual arts to performing arts through various exhibitions and cultural activities. - I CREATE

* DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACCELERATION PROGRAM – Eton provides multiple ways to Iearnfrom modular program to hands-on learning .- ILEARN

* ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM - Eton believes in teaching financial and wealth program at an early age through our various business start-up cases. IBUILD

* RECREATION AND CELEBRATION PROGRAM – Eton promotes local and international sports and wellness program - I EXPLORE

* STEM PROGRAM- Eton’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program has given the Eton students a remarkable edge in this space. “Our global affiliations range from TOFEL to Lego Robotics to International Learning Styles AndMultiple Intelligence. Our program is used in UK, Asia and US,” Tolentino proudly said. – I SOLVE

* HOLISTIC PROGRAM- Eton sets three goals in every school year for students to learn and grow with from subject goals. These could be in arts, language, geography, history, ICT, language, math, music, PE, Science, society and technology); Personal goals ( enquiry resilience morality communication thoughtfulness cooperation respect and adaptability):& Internationalization goals ( local and international collaboration and cooperation.) Students are exposed to different opportunities to grow with their counterparts worldwide through internationalcompetition and fieldwork. – I PRAY

* INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAM –Eton has international curriculum linkages that allow our students to easily be accepted abroad. - I CONNECT

* PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM – Eton has confidence building program that allows students to know their strengths and develop their talents at a faster rate through learning styles multiple intelligence and other personality development programs. - I LOVE

DEVELOPING 22nd CENTURY LEADERS

The mission of Eton International School, Tolentino explained, is to help develop leaders for the 21st century.

“These are leaders who are creative, critical, caring, compassionate, communicative, collaborative, confident, country loving and cross cultural,” she says. “We refer to these as the care values embedded in each child.”

“He dreams big by taking small steps. A small act of courage to press on towards his dream to lead his generation to a better life. It starts by creating multiple positive adventures in their early years, establishing their strengths in their foundation years thru multiple engagements and lastly enhancing their multiple Intelligence in their high school years. Specialization happens in their senior year that will give them a head start in life, Tolentino shared.

ETON GRADUATES MAKING MILESTONES GLOBALLY

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the saying goes.

ETON International School is proud not just of the achievements of current students but, most especially, their graduates.

Here are some of the Eton alumni who have made the school proud:

• Liviana Navarro, who was a consistent gold medalist at Eton from preschool to grade school has so far amassed five gold medals as world champion in performing arts in the United States, where she is based as a respected theater performer and singer.

• Ylay Gosiaco, who was also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is now a scholar at the prestigious Harvard Medical School

• Nezza Rafain, also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is a recipient of eight scholarship grants abroad, was accelerated twice and was an International Benchmark Test Topnotcher in English, Math and Science in Australia. She is currently a medical student.

• Carlos Alfonso, made Eton and the whole country proud by winning the championship in the International Robotics Olympiad in China.

• Valerie Villuan, a consistent gold medal awardee in Eton, graduated with the highest honor of summa cum laude at the Florida Atlantic University in the United States.

• Jaira Velsaco, is a member of Eton Robotics Team wereshe competed in various local robotics competitions. She was accelerated to Grade 12 at Crescent Heights High School, Calgary, Alberta Canada.

• David Benjamin Fugnit, a consistent honor student and known to be a good leader during his stay in Eton. After graduating in senior high school, he has been granted a scholarship for his college education at Hult University, San Francisco, USA.

• Aaron Daniel Fugnit, has obtained the highest score in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Junior. Herepresented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia. He won was a Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. He is Currently Grade 11 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

• Kristen Claudine Agbuya, represented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia where she received a Technical Award in Robot in Movie Category and Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. She is Currently Grade 12 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

• Asuka Shigemura, has been a Champion, DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2017 - Creative Category with judges from Singapore, Thailand and Philippines.

He was granted a slot as the Philippine official delegate to Google Australia Robotics Challenge in Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.

• Darren Lyndon Espanto, he is the first runner up of the voice kids philippines season 1. He also receives various awards like Promising Male Performer, 46th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards, Most Outstanding Teen Artist of the Year - 8th EdukCircle Awards Multiple nominations and won Male Pop Artist of the Year at 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music.

• Beanca Marie Binene, ought out actress, host, endorser and has obtained the highest score in NCAE Manila with 99+, 95 and 99+ rating.

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“The achievements of our current students and our alumni inspire us to provide world-class education to Eton students. If we want our children to be future-ready and globally competitive, we are certain that an Eton education could prepare them for that,” Tolentino said.

Aside from the newly-inaugurated ETON International School-CCP, ETON has another branch near Rockwell located at 6075 Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City which caters to students from the south of the metropolis.

Another is Eton Global Institute that caters senior high school, collegiate, professionals, for culinary and hospitality programs located at 1633 Makiling St, Sampaloc, Manila near the Chinese General Hospital.

“We are very proud of the kind of leaders Eton has nurtured for the past 15 years. The unique brand of Eton education has allowed our students to conquer the world. We dream of bringing Eton Education to as many cities in the country and partner with the best and brightest in the world,” Tolentino adds.

For more information on Eton International School, visit their website, www.eton.edu.ph or their social media accounts: (Facebook, IG, Twitter)

As a mother who enjoys taking care of my family and making sure that our welfare is never compromised, I always make sure to check even the tiniest details of the things that I buy for them or for the household. Last week, I recently stumbled upon Asvel products and found out that it’s a new addition to Miss Kris Aquino’s newest home favorites. I thoroughly researched about their products and opted to try them because knowing Kris, she won’t trust a brand that would put her family in danger; one of the few things I like about her is her love and care for her family. So, the moment I found out she was endorsing Asvel, I really became more interested.

Asvel recently launched its first store in the Philippines having Kris Aquino as their brand ambassador. Sharing her baon tips for her sons and also how she prepares her food and puts her trust on Asvel products in keeping their baon fresh throughout the day.

Asvel is a home care brand which recently flown from Japan and it aims to quickly target the market’s needs and focus on carrying out advanced development concerning household products that we mainly use day by day. It covers a wide range of products from food storages to lunch boxes, kitchenware, sanitary ware, and even garbage containers providing a lifestyle change to consumers in a more friendly way to the community because all products are reusable such that people won’t be using too much plastics. They also try to achieve high quality and stable supplies catering to the needs of people domestically and overseas. They continually strive to become the most highly trusted full range manufacturer of housewares that would suffice the needs of people in terms of tools and equipment we use every day.

They offer an extensive line up of items that will surely suit your needs.

They offer thermal lunch boxes containing different bowls that will enable you to carry along lunch dishes that needs to be served in large bowls or plates, leaving you with a wide range variety of choices of food to cook and choose from.

One of my personal favorites is the Asvel Rice Dispenser which stores rice to maintain its freshness and moisture by sealing the rice container tightly. They also have measuring functions which I love and its drawer type bins that are very much convenient in modular kitchens.

Their water jug is designed for easy pouring and storage, having it also in wide range sizes with high functionality measurements. Its handle is also designed for easy grip and carrying. It also comes with additional tea strainer where you can prepare your tea and strain the tea leaves after. They can be used in almost any situation there is, whether a common home stay or even a party.

I sure hope people will start patronizing these products because they’re worth the price and usage. It will always surpass my expectations as a mother who wants to give the best to my children. I do hope they continue expanding stores worldwide and add more stores here in the Philippines, so all Filipinos can try their products. With Asvel, I rest my case in being paranoid with our kitchenware and my children’s lunch boxes because I am assured and confident that they are well kept and it will be safe for their consumption.

For more information about their products and to check the variety of kitchenware they offer, you can check out their website at http://www.asvel.co.jp/en/index.html.

Follow Asvel Philippines on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asvelph/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asvelph/

Also, don’t forget to visit their first ever store here in the Philippines located at The Podium Mall. You can also find Asvel products at Greenbelt 5, SM Home, MakeRoom, National Book Store, and Rustan's. If you don’t have time and you’re with a tight schedule, you can order online through Shopee and Lazada. Just search Asvel and navigate through their products. It’s about time we invest in something that guarantees safety of our family members and advancements in our everyday lives. Trust Asvel! #AsvelPhilippines #KrisLovesAsvel

Being a mom is the best. From the moment we feel a heartbeat inside our womb, to the first time we see and hold our newborn, we have made a promise to remain strong and shower our children with eternal love and support throughout their life.

This May, Jollibee and creative agency McCann World Group Philippines honor all loving moms as they release a special Kwentong Jollibee Mother’s Day special that will remind everyone of the power of a mother’s unwavering affection and nurturing love.

Directed by Sheron Dayoc, ‘Schoolboy’ follows the story of a young boy as he overcomes his insecurities in his new school and achieves his dream with the help of his mother’s care and encouraging words that gave him the confidence he needed.

“There are many types of love in this world - one we share with friends, relatives, and significant others. But we know that it is the love that we receive from our mothers that make us feel more confident to embrace ourselves,” said Francis Flores, Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and PH Marketing Head.

For a child, there is no greater gift in life than having a mother who is there by their side and cheer them on as they grow up. “This Mother’s Day, we want to showcase the unique bond that a mother and child have and how this encourages the child to love themselves and live their life with a purpose no matter their personal condition,” adds Flores.

As the guiding light of every Filipino household, mothers play an inspiring figure in the life of each member of the family. Last year, Jollibee touched the hearts of netizens with its successful Mother’s Day trilogy - Amor”, “Tess”, and “Helen” - which reached over 27 million views in Facebook and YouTube and touched hearts of over 65.8 million netizens, Jollibee once again celebrates the red-letter day with a new heartwarming Kwentong Jollibee Mother’s Day special.

This year, Jollibee aims to once again shine the spotlight on moms as a fitting tribute to the person who never fails to provide encouragement and support every step of the way.

Watch the ‘Schoolboy’ Kwentong Jollibee Mother’s Day special on Jollibee’s official Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

In time for this year’s Mother’s Day celebration, everyone is invited to bring their beloved mother and the whole family for a langhap-sarap feast at Jollibee. From May 10 to 12, customers who will purchase a 6-pc Chickenjoy Bucket will get a free sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti as a treat for the special day. Meanwhile, every purchase of an 8-pc Chickenjoy Bucket comes with two free Jolly Spaghetti. Promo is also available for take-out, drive-thru, and delivery.

Advance Happy Mother's Day! I hope all the wonderful Moms enjoy their day.

As many Filipinos would believe, only children who live in unsanitary conditions with poor hygiene are prone to worms. So despite deworming efforts made by the government, the relevance of this health practice in the country remains low.

Through online surveys and various on-site interviews, the perception on deworming among Filipino families revealed an insight that uncover a single truth– having worms is associated with having poor hygiene and most Filipino mothers do not consider their family as such.

But in reality, worms are everywhere. These worms are not seen through the naked eye. Beyond a clean home and a healthy lifestyle, there are worms that can be picked up along the way. From stepping barefoot on the ground, playing with pets, the simple act of not washing hands after a restroom break to coming into contact with objects contaminated by worm eggs in unsanitary locations, worms can be easily carried home.

Once at home, eventually flushes down efforts on safeguarding the health and wellness of the family. So, no matter how clean and healthy one may look, walang pinipili ang worms.

Worms can rob the health of any family. Among children, it stunts their growth, affects their mental performance, gives malnutrition, and makes them inactive. For adults, they could suffer from constant health complications.

With the imposing health risks that worms bring to all members of the household, Antiox champions deworming for families. Unlike other deworming treatments, Antiox is a brand that is not only for kids, but is intended for every member of the family.

In many modern Filipino homes, mothers are the key influencers to a family’s wellness. Their everyday choices drive what a family needs, making them the ambassadors of health.

Recognizing this fact, Antiox is one with every Filipino mother who would do anything to give the best protection to her family. By joining the family challenge to deworm, Filipino moms can ensure their families are totally healthy.

Together, let’s make every Filipino home a worm-free family. With Mebendazole (Antiox ®), a worm-free family means a worm-free community.

Get your all-week baon with Jack ‘n Jill My BFF (Baon Favorites Forever)

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Promil Four’s i-Shine 7 Recital #CelebrateTheGift

Eton International School: The School of the Future

Home Essentials featuring Asvel: Homegrown products from Japan, now in the Philippines

Jollibee showcases power of a mother’s nurturing love in inspiring Mother’s Day video

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