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School year ends in about 3 months and as a parent I share the sentiments of other parent as to how they could afford to send their children into college. I myself have five kids, two of which are in college, 2 in high school and one in primary level. Sending my kids to a good school that offers scholarship is a blessing that I will be forever be grateful of. I want to share this blessing to other parents as well. My two daughters are studying in UST; both of them are scholars, one in music and one in architecture. I want to share to you the scholarship that my eldest daughter, it is a grant by Megaworld Corporation. I hope that in my own way, I could help some parents with their worries. Here are the details The grant is awarded only for a four or five year program of study in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Information Technology and Computer Science at the undergraduate level. Any change in the program of study must be presented for approval to the Scholarship Committe...

With so many things that we attend to, it’s a must that we take care our self. We have to relax and pamper our self to rejuvenate and recharge to once again face the day. Bluewater Day Spa has always been my haven for beauty and wellness, for they offer a wide array of world-class pampering services ranging from Body massages, facial treatments, body and face machine treatments, hand and foot services and waxing treatment. Every year, they make sure that they introduce new and unique treatment with health benefits for their client. I was so happy to find out that they are now offering a kind of facial treatment, the 24K Gold Senses Facial Treatment. Just imagine, we now not just use gold for jewelry but it can now help improve our skin and bring out the beauty that we have. The benefits of this treatment are as follows Delay the natural signs of aging Rejuvenates the surface layer of skin by accelerating cell renewal Reverse oxidation damage Enhances skin elasticity Incre...

Good news to the loyal customers of Figaro that resides and work near World Citi Medical City located at Aurora Blvd. You can now enjoy   Figaro’s European –style coffee for a new branch located at the ground floor of World Citi Medical Center opened last January 20, 2012 Figaro 's prides itself in serving coffee made from freshly-roasted beans sourced from all over the Philippines. Their   coffee is roasted every week before delivery to all stores to ensure freshness and the perfect cup. In addition, Figaro also serves fine meals and delicious pastries and desserts to go along with the perfect cup of coffee. With it's unique European-style ambiance and restaurant-style service, Figaro promises to exceed customers' expectations each and every time. So for those whose who want to just take a break , relax , Figaro is your place to be Follow them   on Twitter: @figarocoffeeph Click Here for more photos

Net25 finally found the right story at the right time as they launch their first ever teleserye” 5 Girls and A Dad. “ 5 Girls and a Dad ” is written by award winning-winning writer, Lualhati Bautista and directed by Elson S. Montano; co-directors who will also handle episodes during the run of the series are Rolly Palmes, Ray Duvane de Leon and Mike Silva. It will air Monday to Friday, from 70 to 8:30 pm Net25 has long wanted to have its own teleserye. But keeping with its corporate mission & philosophy of offering only value-driven, 100% family oriented wholesome programming; it took a longer time in selecting the right theme, story and script that fit the image. Net 25 is careful in bringing only good values to its audience. Having my own five kids whose age ranges from 18-12, I would surely love to see how a single dad and taxi-operator Enzo who, after the death of his wife, must face and handle the daily challenges, struggles and joys of being a sing parent to five daughters...

Pinoy love to eat and for more than 29 yrs, Goodah has been there to make sure that they keep up with the never ending need of Filipino from the simple lugaw, arroz caldo and goto to various dishes of   tocilog,tapsilog,longsilog and other silog recipe. Movie by Tito, Vic, Joey (That's how famous Goodah is) Goodah has come along long way from a simple kiosk to a restaurant with all the convenience that it could offer: either air-conditioned or al fresco dining and if you’re really lucky, there’s a free Wi-Fi service also. Goodah is undergoing a massive make-over and an expansion program under its new owners and management, from Del Sol Foods Inc. to Soyamensa Foods Inc. Mr Timothy Yang: President Ms. Maritess Ignacio: Operations Head Ms.Mildred Manaig: Franchise Dev. Officer Goodah also came up with new line of menu dish. Goodah introduce its newest menu, the GoodAhotpot. Together with other media partner, we got to taste first hand the hot and healthy concoc...

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced recently that it set a new U.S. patent record in 2011, marking the 19th consecutive year that the company has led the annual list of patent recipients. IBM inventors earned a record 6,180 U.S. patents in 2011, exceeding the combined issuances of Apple, Amazon, Google, and its top competitors. More than 8,000 IBMers residing in 46 different U.S. states and 36 countries are responsible for the company's record-breaking 2011 patent tally. IBM inventors who reside outside the U.S. collaborated on more than 26% of the company's patents in 2011, which marks a 48% increase over international inventor contributions during the last four years.         2011 U.S. Patent Leaders* 1        IBM                        6,180 2        Samsung                4,895 3        Canon    ...

Having five kids is a tough job for a mom like me, it means that I have to face five different personality and cope up with different strategy under  my sleeves. There are happy    moments and down moments and during this times, I have to make  sure that I have something to get by with    my  kids. Don’t worry. Just like adults, kids also have their own share of “down” moments. What’s important is how we teach them to pick themselves up, wipe away that gloomy look, have fun and face life positively. And here are some friendly suggestions from our friends from Koala’s March that you and your child can do to help chase your blues away and get you back on your happy feet. With around 125 koala designs in every pack to enjoy, Koala’s March will take your mind off from all things bothering you. A good way to start is to make yourself comfortable. Breathe deeply, inhale and exhale slowly, making sure you take in lots of oxygen into your system. P...

Fresh from a stellar 25th anniversary year in which leading fashion brand PENSHOPPE showed every other local apparel group how a leveled up campaign should be, the label now continues its brand-repositioning process, with the goal of reinforcing its position as the top of the mind brand for years to come. So what can we expect from PENSHOPPE this 2012? Traditional casual wear with clean nautical touches. Color blocking. Light fabrics that are easy to wear. “The latest campaign is more relaxed and approachable. Definitely feel good fashion with a casual edge,” shares Brand Director Alex Mendoza. “Trends to look forward to over the year are more vivid use of colors, clean silhouettes, acid wash jeans and our highly popular varsity jackets.” Consequently, PENSHOPPE kicks off its Pre-Summer 2012 campaign with a modern take on cheerful wardrobe fundamentals such as jeans, shirts, jackets and other signature style as fronted by the brand’s strongest brand presenters: Gossip Girl star Ed W...

What more can you ask for, if by just going to the mall , you will be able to get sing and eat chocolate at the same time. December is surely a month of celebration for Cadbury Dairy Milk was given a chance to sing their heart out and indulge in sweetness while doing their mall time, with family or not. A karaoke named Sing of Joy was set up in different malls in Metro Manila and shoppers got a chance to sing with or without a back up partner. They have to pick a Christmas carol fro the song list and perform ala diva. The performances was recorded and the performer have a chance to watch themselves as they sang. The good news come after they finish their songs, for the machine dispensed free, creamy Cadbury Dairy Milk Bars to each participants. Even Georgina Wilson got a chance to showcase her singing prowness at Trinoma Mall with other chocolate lovers. All videos were recorded so that they could also be played back for a panel of judges from Kraft Foods (Philippines), I...