Anyone in for something fun, exciting and enjoying to do with your kids? Well, here is what's new with McDonald's. Its their new DC Girls and Justice League Happy Meal toys. The set features iconic characters from the world-famous superhero franchises, including Superman, Batman, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl. Plus, gear up with exciting accessories like the Hawkman Mask, Wonder Woman Tiara, and Supergirl Headband.

Collect all eight DC Girls/Justice League toys, free with every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal! Customers can choose from a Cheesy Eggdesal or 1-pc Chicken McDo during breakfast hours and 1-pc Chicken McDo, 4pc Chicken McNuggets, Burger McDo or McSpaghetti during regular hours. Happy Meals come with a choice of fries or corn and orange juice for a delicious treat!

Bring out the hero in you or your kids with the latest McDonald’s Happy Meal collection. Share your superhero bonding experience on McDonald’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy!!!

Here's your chance to learn more about the recently passed Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If there's an anti-bullying, this one is about age discrimination in employment.

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, will hold an Industrial Relations Forum on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Issues on Occupational Safety and Health Inspection, and CBA Negotiation at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City on March 15, 2017 (9:00am to 5:00pm).

The distinguished resource speakers of this timely and relevant event are Dr. Ma. Teresita Cucueco, Director of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Bureau of Working Conditions; Atty. Emerico de Guzman, DPM, 2006 PMAP President and Managing Partner of Accra Law; and Atty. Noel D. Balsicas, CPA, Chairperson of the PMAP Labor Policy Reforms and Industrial Relations Committee.

Topics to be discussed are the IRR of Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Issues on OSH Inspection; Fundamental and Legal Framework of Collective Bargaining; Best Practice Cases of Collective Bargaining Negotiations; and Red Flags to watch out in Collective Bargaining Negotiations.

For PMAP members, investment cost is P2,600 if payment is made not later than March 14 and P3,000 for onsite payment. For Non-members, regular rate is P3,000 and onsite rate is P3,500.

For more information, kindly contact Ms. Eshe Lalongisip or Ms. Joana Tumpalan at 726-1532 locals 304 and 323 or email eshe.lalongisip@pmap.org or joana.tumpalan@pmap.org.ph.

How many times have you heard of the term "Pwera Usog"? Well, for those who've live in the provinces or still with grandparents (lolos or lolas), I'm pretty much sure you were able to hear the term "Pwera Usog" from them.

In a more traditional and spiritual sense, "Pwera Usog" is a term used by people in revoking curses or other harmful intent to the person.

This early summer Regal Films, one of the best producers of horror movies locally, will definitely put you on the edge of your seats as Director Jason Paul Laxamana take on the challenge of scaring movie goers who have seen a lot of horror movies. Fortunately, he might have did something unusual and out of the ordinary.

The movie "Pwera Usog" stars Joseph Marco, Sofia Andres, Devon Seron, Albie Casino, Kiko Estrada and Cherise Castro plus a whole lot of veterans stars that will create your movie night scarier than before.

It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana and according to him this is his first time to create a horror movie. It is a big challenge for him convincing and scaring horror movie goers who has watch a different type of horror films.

According to the three female leads, Sofia Andres, Devon Seron and Cherise Castro, this movie is their biggest break on the big screen. 
In "Pwera Usog", Sofia plays Jane, a millenial with a prank channel on the internet. Hatred for her father and insecurity with a sibling lead her to whip up a prank of the net which eventually ends up in total disaster.

According to Direk Jason, Sofia is a confident actress whose admirable talent can take her to places. Devon, meanwhile was a Pinoy Big Brother housemate who finished Teen Big 4th Placer on the finals night. She was part of Haunted Mansion which was a blockbuster fright film. Devon was last seen in the TV series "Be My Lady" and is now part of the "It's Showtime" Girltrends.

In "Pwera Usog", Devon play the character Luna, a rugged beggar (taong grasa) possessed by Catalina played by Eula Valdes. She roams the streets day in and day out and only gets help from good friend Quintin (Kiko Estrada).
Jane pulls a video prank on her one day which exposes her real identity. "Wala syang arte sa katawan. Nandoon ang dedication niya upang pagbutihin ang kanyang craft. Napabilib niya ako sa role niya," Direk Jason said of Devon.
Regal baby Cherise, on the other hand, is not just a singer. Producer Roselle Monteverde particularly lauded her performance in "Pwera Usog"

Cherise has appeared in other Regal movies and has done an episode for the TV drama "Ipaglaban Mo".

In "Pwera Usog" Cherise is Val, Jane's supposed camerawoman. She and Jane are responsible for the prank videos which resulted in their nasty encounter with the occult.
As for the more senior actress Eula, Direk Jason said it has been his dream to work with her in a project. He gushed, "She's a terrific actress!".

Also in the cast of this year's biggest horror movie are Joseph Marco, Albie Casino and Kiko Estrada. Other senior cast includes Aiko Melendez and Rommel Padilla.

Pwera Usog will cetainly sit well with today's millennial crowd whose love affair with moden technology makes them forget all about Pinoy superstitious beliefs.

"Pwera Usog" teaser and trailer already earned 5M views, shares and likes on inittal days of posting.
Pwera Usog hits theather nationwide on March 8. Follow Regal Entertainment, Inc. official Facebook -Regal Entertainment Inc Twitter-@regalfilms, Instagram - @regalfilms50, Youtube - Regal Entertainment Inc. for updates on Pwera Usog.

It seems that mosquito does has the habit of carrying diseases with them and unfortunately, with the number of species that they the more types of diseases will be infecting humans and animals. One type of diseases that are carried by the mosquito is called the Japanese Encephalitis which is viral and commonly affects the children.

When I heard about this I was at thought because I didn't know that aside from dengue and malaria there are other diseases that are caused and transferred by the mosquito. And knowing what it can do to children or human perse is alarming. It's great that there are groups and organizations that pushes the awareness of such health issues and sharing the idea of how to address these kind of problem.

Here's an information shared and given out by the doctors and experts during the media briefing held at Dusit Thani Hotel.

Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. Transmitted by the mosquito vector Culextritaeniorhynchus, the virus can cause inflammation of the brain, leading to high fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures, spastic paralysis, and coma. It could also mimic a stroke, as was the case reported in Davao during the second half of 2016. There is no specific treatment for this disease. JE is fatal in 20 to 30% of cases and among those who survive, 30 to 50% suffer from permanent disabilities.
Reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) have estimated that there are currently 3 billion people at risk for JE, living in JE-prone areas, including 24 countries in the Southeast Asia and Western Pacific regions. JE usually occurs in rural and agricultural areas, however, an epidemiologic study conducted by Dr. Anna Lena Lopez of the National Institute of Health (NIH) published in 2015, showed that the virus circulates in all regions of the Philippines, including urban areas like Metro Manila, constituting a significant public health burden.  The study showed that although majority of cases occur in children younger than 15 years of age, adults remain at risk, with 15% of cases occurring in individuals older than 18 years. In tropical areas, disease can occur year-round. Data from the Department of Health (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau surveillance system revealed that for 2016, among 875 acute meningitis-encephalitis suspected cases reported as of August 2016, 119 (14%) were laboratory-confirmed for JE.

As part of the government’s strategy to reduce mosquito-borne diseases, the 4S program was implemented several years back. 4S stands for: Search and destroy mosquito breeding places, use Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation for fever lasting more than 2 days, and Say yes to fogging when there is an impending outbreak. However, mosquito-borne diseases are still on the rise. According to the WHO, the most effective way of reducing disease burden is vaccination against the illness. The WHO cites that there is clear evidence demonstrating the impact JE vaccination has on disease burden in a population. Hence, the WHO has recommended that JE vaccination be integrated into national immunization schedules in all areas where JE is recognized as a public health problem.

The WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) has reviewed data on the different types of JE vaccines (inactivated and live attenuated vaccines) and has found them to have acceptable safety profiles. Local scientific bodies, including the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) and Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP), have recommended that JE vaccination be given as a single primary dose for those 9 months old and above. For individuals less than 18 years of age, this should be followed by a booster dose 1 to 2 years after. Other preventive strategies for disease control include bed nets, repellents, long-sleeved clothes, coils, vaporizers and mosquito control measures.
About the Vaccine, The JE-chimeric vaccine, a live attenuated recombinant vaccine, was first licensed in the Philippines in 2013. The vaccine is produced by Vero cell culture, a cell culture technology recommended by WHO. It is the only JE vaccine available locally and is approved for use for individuals 9 months old and above, with high immunogenicity rates.

Mommies we need to be vigilant nowadays, that mosquito-borne diseases give us scary feeling for our kids. I hope this kind of information give you an enlightenment about JE just like me.  Do follow all the required vaccine for your babies.

When you aim to be the best there's always the risk and investment that you'll have to take. That risk and investment will give you a head start in everything that you do. In studying, reading the lessons in advance and practicing it in advance gives the student an edge among his or her classmates.


One of the firms that provides tutorial services and reviews, Ahead, is making a new wave in their services offering. According to Ahead, for students aiming to be accepted one of the top three universities, their firm is the one to trust. They got a very high battering average when it comes students who passes the entrance exam.

The main thrust of Ahead is to provide the best tutors for the students taking their programs and services. They only accept tutors that are top of the graduating class and as much as possible young and fresh graduates. Their reason is that lessons are still fresh from these individuals and the age is just almost at the same level to make the tutors/teachers more approachable.

One of the latest services offered by Ahead is their online tutorial branded as AHEAD Online or AO. Since we are now in the digital age, Ahead is envisioning online tutorial the thing of the present because it helps in the development of an individual. It is an online tutorial and test preparation service that offers a fully interactive mode of teaching with voice, video, whiteboard, and file sharing components. For AO their online tutorials are made interactive to encourage and motivate more the students to participate and learn faster. But of course there are pros and cons when it comes to this kind of services.

Advantages of Online Tutorial

• Reduces the possibility of having accidents when traveling to the review center.
• Gives parents more free time to do household chores.
• Avoid too much familiarity of the tutor of the house for security reason.
• Saves more time.

Disadvantages of Online Tutorial

• Won't fully understand if the connection is slow.
• There's no physical and social encounter. 
• Distraction is at reach.

So, if you're planning to get your kids enrolled in one of the programs of AHEAD, why not consider their online tutorial. Much easier and safer.

If you want to know more about their services visit their website www.online.ahead.edu.ph or check out their social media accounts for updates and other stuff.

AHEAD
Services : AHEAD Online
Website : www.online.ahead.edu.ph
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AheadOnline2015
Twitter : @AheadOnlineNow

One of my dreams was to be an architect, unfortunately, there are other things that was plan ahead of me and finances is the number factor that hinders it. Arts, architectural designs, and sculptures interests me. I would really spend a few minutes looking at any exhibit. I think the artistic genes of my ancestors flows through my veins. Anyway so much with my unchecked part of my bucketlist.

I think if I were to be an architect or a designer I will create a mixed of aesthetic and functionality. The reason that I thought about it is that even though I'm no graduate of architecture or any design schools, my love for arts and how I value God creation is there. So, I would probably a radical and functional designer.
 
Just recently SM North EDSA through their Interior Zone and with partnership with FAME Manila they created an event featuring today's generation of young designers and their work that hits the global market. Few of these young designers were winners of the Red Box Design Program conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry and Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). The aim of these agencies was to nurture and showcase the talents of the next generation of Filipino designers. Some of these young designers were featured in one of London's prestigious Fashion Showcase.  

Some of the young designers who by chance became famous because their creations were Micki Olaguer, Viktoria Laguyo and Jim Torres. During the event at the event "Home Is Where the Art Is" these young designers shared their experiences and their journey completing their creations. It was great that Filipinos are having names in the industry of designs and fashion.

My only thought about this is that perhaps the country should embark more in cultivating the talents and creativity of the younger generation. More of Filipino first notion!
The exhibit of these young designers creations will run until March 24, 2017. You'll have a chance to check it out and see for yourself. If your haven is the look at designs like these, be there!

In history, myths does have its origin, but in medicine,myths are beliefs that need to be debug because if not life may lead to terminal illnesses or even death. We, Filipinos have so many beliefs that more often we tend to take it lightly and not considers any preventive measures. Sometimes we shrug our shoulders and says 'it was nothing'. Yes, that was nothing for now but eventually will grow something that is irreversible.

One of today's feared life taker is cancer and one of the fast growing in number is the persons with what you call of a terminal cancer, Colon Cancer. In a more scientific term it is called the colorectal disease or commonly known as Colon Cancer. Silent as they are with the symptoms type of cancer is also a silent killer.

A few days ago, the Philippine Society of Enterologist with their sponsor Westmont, a division of Unilab, conducted a media briefing regarding their advocacy, which is the Colon Cancer Awareness and also the upcoming Cancer Awareness month.
The main thrust of the organization is to make a noise regarding Colon Cancer, the myths people believed about it, and the initiative in calling the attention of the government to have every Filipino citizens above 50 years old to be screened. According to DR. FREDERICK DY, Gastronintestinal oncologist and a leading expert in endoscopy, "Colorectal cancer has certainly become a real concern in the Philippines. The growing number of incidence and mortality worldwide have put the disease as the third most common type of cancer for both men and women, after lung and breast cancers."

According to the recent statistics of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) foremost cancer research and statistics project, GLOBOCAN, there were 4,901 deaths of the 8,553 incidences of colorectal cancer in the Philippines in 2012, which means that more than half of those diagnosed have died from the disease.

It is unfortunate that the level of awareness about colorectal cancer here in the Philippines is much lower than that for other types of cancer such as breasts or lungs. Doctors also find difficulty in urging patients to adopt lifestyle changes for the prevention if colorectal cancer. The earlier the better it is prevented.
“Colorectal cancer us influenced by both modifiable and non-modifiable risks, one of which is lifestyle and diet. But as a lifestyle illness, it is also asymptomatic (displaying no symptoms) is the initial stage,” Dr. Dy says.

As what Dr. Dy mentioned, modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed like obesity, cigarette smoking, alcoholic beverage intake, physical inactivity and increased consumption of red meat. A diet rich in animal fat generally increases risk, while eating food rich in fiber and calcium may possible reduce the risk.

Aside from the modifiable risk factors there are also the non-modifiable risks factor in colorectal cancer. Some of these non-modifiable are the gender, age, and family history. According to Dr. Dy these are factors that cannot be altered. These factors are inherent in a person like the family history of the disease and gender.

With the increase in incidences, colon cancer is now among the deadliest, and recent data show that it's not slowing down either.

"Colon cancer doesn't begin as cancer immediately; it starts with pre-malignant precursors called polyps. If left attended, these polyps grow over time, eventually becoming cancer. For young people, the risk is low, but they are not immune to it. We have young adults developing colorectal cancer. The occurrence is generally uncommon, but if someone has symptoms referable to colorectal cancer, no matter the age, they need to see their doctor or better if they consult a gastroenterologist. Most of colorectal cancer occurs sporadically but some have a strong genetic background. There are also genetic syndromes that also develop a significant number of polyps at a younger age," said Dy.
As to what is always said "prevention is the best medicine" and for the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, they are aiming to inform every Filipino about colon cancer and encourages everyone to have themselves be screened, most especially and a must are those people ages 50 and up. It is preventable all is needed is the cooperation of every Filipino and of course through the help of the government and every individual.

So, for the Colon Cancer Awareness month which will happen this March, let us all be aware and be responsive to the call.

What happens when Coco Martin and Ajinomoto blend in together? Well, it's an interesting partnership as both Ajinomoto and Coco Martin makes simple things extraordinary. Coco and Ajinomoto brings a new sauce in town with an oystra Sarsaya oyster sauce.

We all know that Coco Martin began in humble beginnings and just like Ajinomoto's Sarsaya Oyster Sauce can make simple dish a flavorful one.

Sarsaya Oyster sauce is a concentrated sauce that comes from real oysters, complete with seasonings to provide a delicious blend of savory, sweet and salty taste to any dish.

According to Pen Alvina, Ajinomoto's Category Manager for Menu Seasonings, "Sarsaya Oyster Sauce is a unique brand of oyster sauce that is created to suit fFilipino taste and preference, making many Filipino dishes like Ginisang Kangkong and Adobo more flavorful and delicious."
Of course the event that Ajinomoto prepared wouldn't be complete without the Primetime Bida himself, Coco Martin, to grace the event. Armed with his signature jacket, smile and dimples made every mommies and ladies present want to have a picture with him. Of course everyone did get a chance for a photo opportunity and take note Coco Martin also judge the cook-off that happened.

There were also a cooking demonstration happened where Chef Mac did the flavorful Ginisang Kangkong and his Thai Style Stir Fired Chicken using Sarsaya Oyster Sauce. Guests were encouraged to participate in a cook-off, where Coco Martin judges the dish they'll be cooking. Participants did discover the convenience of using Sarsaya Oyster Sauce.
According to Ajinomoto, Mr. Coco Martin, the Primetime King, was chosen to endorse Sarsaya Oyster Sauce because  aside from being popular among the masses, he is Coco Martin. And aside from being a big fan of his grandmother's cooking, Coco graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. It was claimed by Coco that Sarsaya Oyster Sauce "Oyster na oyster!"

Sarsaya Oyster Sauce is available in 30g pack and 156g stand-up re-sealable pouch. Aside from the Oyster Sauce, Ajinomoto also got its Sarsaya Sweet and Sour Sauce which is available in 200g stand-up pouch.

AJINOMOTO
Product : Sarsaya Oyster Sauce
                Sarsaya Sweet and Sour Sauce

All #AlDub fans clamor has been addressed with this newest teleserye from GMA network that will air tonight. Take note it is tonight's worldwide premiere. So, AlDub fans around the world will definitely won't miss this milestone from the phenomenal couple.

After the hit of the All For Juan, Juan For all Kalyeserye created on the noontime show Eat Bulaga and after their very own movie together it is high time for the couple to make their fans even more giggly with their love team every day. Yes, fans will be seeing them together every night of the week in a very usual kind of love story with an unusual acting of the casts. The teleserye entitled "Destined To Be Yours".


Why "Destined To Be Yours" is a must see teleserye? Well, it got many of its firsts and other reasons.

• You'll see the AlDub love team in a more convenient time of the day.
• A teleserye that will have its worldwide premiere.
• First teleserye of the AlDub love team.
• The teleserye is on Primetime, so more fans and fans to be will be able to watch it.
• It's the AlDub love team's irst time together on Primetime TV.

Are they destined to be with each other on this teleserye? Perhaps but will know it once we've completed the story. For now here's what we know about the story. It is about a girl named Sinag Obispo, which is played by Maine Mendoza. Sinag is a DJ in a community radio station at the town of Pelangi, her hometown. The place was formerly a well-developed municipality with its mining industry but then the mining firms was shut down. While others are leaving town to look for a better place to work, Sinag stayed behind because she loves her hometown. She wanted to preserve the culture, the tradition and the town through her community radio station whom she inherited from her grandfather.
Another character of the love story is Benjie Rosales, which is played by Alden Richards. Benjie is fresh architecture graduate who aspires to be one of the best architect in the Philippines. Solely raised by his mother, Amanda. Unknown to him, his father's family is known in the real-estate industry of which he was convinced to work in that real estate company. Benjie was assigned in a project in Pelangi where is destined to meet Sinag.

Will destiny have its coursed in both of their lives? Or are they destined to fall in love with each other?
Catch the answer starting tonight.

DESTINED TO BE YOURS
Teleserye
Network : GMA Network

The thought of having cheese in your burrito is awesome and that's what I thought when Taco Bell made their announcement about their latest food offering for their loyal foodie fan. An inventive twist created for the Burrito itself, the Cheesy Core Burrito.

If you think it's not good well, your lost, because this Cheesy Core Burrito really made a craving out of me. I'm not a huge fan of Burrito but I like eating it but of course having your usual burrito would definitely give you a food fatigue. And perhaps that's what Taco Bell thought about it and made a twist of their Burrito, the Cheesy Core Burrito.

Taco Bell might want to claim that their Burrito or their food establishment is very first store to offer and come up with this kind of twist with the Burrito. It is the firs burrito with a melted cheese center. It features a "core" of red nacho strips sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla surrounded by seasoned beef, Mexican rice, cool sour cream, and red sauce wrapped into a burrito. Imagine a mini cheese burrito stuffed inside a classic Taco Bell Burrito.

If you're convinced and satisfied of what I've said about the Cheesy Core Burrito then you might want to satisfy yourself more by having the Cheesy Core Burrito that is available at a price of Php139 ala carte and P179 for the set meal that comes with nachos and soda.

So, any mommies out there who's brave enough to take on the offering of Shakeys.

For more information on the Cheesy Core Burrito and Taco Bell's latest offering visit Taco Bell's official website at www.tacobell.com.ph or follow their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tacobellPHL, the Instagram account @TacoBellPHL and the hash tag #TacoBellPHL across Facebook and Instagram.

TACO BELL
Product : Cheesy Core Burrito
Website : www.tacobell.com.ph
Facebook : www.facebook.com/tacobellPHL
Twitter : @TacoBellPHL
Hashtag : #TacoBellPHL