Mommy Ning

DEAR SURVIVOR, The past year was a challenge on top of the country’s challenge to fight off the pandemic we are in. It started when everything else was shut down to the point that our livelihood was mainly affected since husband is a non-essential worker. We had to stay home with no hopes of when this virus would ever end. As days go by, we get used to boredom, the uncertainty as to what our next meal will be, when we are able to go back to work, when will the children be able to go outdoors again and when do I get to see our families. Everything was a question left unanswered.  DEATH AND FAREWELL During the first quarter of the year, I learned bad news from my mom. My aunt who was my and my children’s pediatrician got ill and the doctors tending to her cannot agree to a final diagnosis. She had to undergo several diagnostic tests and procedures but couldn’t find what was wrong with her. The elders had to call every doctor in the family here and abroad for a conference almost every...

Going on field trips or educational tours is one of the most exciting ways to learn. Before the pandemic, food factory tours were widely used as an avenue for interactive learning for students aspiring to be part of the industry. To replicate this activity, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) brings its factory tour online with the launch of  The Ajinomoto Virtual Experience: Be More ,   this time not only targeting students but homemakers as well. Aside from a detailed tour around Ajinomoto’s factory, the virtual space is also packed with kitchen tips and games that everybody will enjoy.   “Meeting eager participants on factory tours is one of the things we miss during these times. More than sharing what we do, the tour has been an avenue for us to educate about food safety and proper nutrition, as well as to share our advocacy on environmental sustainability,” says Roann Co, APC’s General Manager of Marketing and Public Relations. “Now that we’re bringing it online,...

THE Trust and Investments Group (TIG) of BDO Unibank was named the Asset Management Company of the Year in the Philippines for the fourth straight year (2018-2021) by  The Asset , at the recently held “Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards for Institutional Investor, ETF, and Asset Servicing Providers 2021”.  “ Industry players accelerated the adoption of technology and relied on agility, risk management and engagement with investors to pull through such a tough year. For some of the most outstanding asset managers in Asia, ensuring effective communication is crucial even when a lot of the daily work has been moved online and to a work-from-home environment,”  The Asset  said in a statement.    It added, “This requires them to move fast in enhancing their digitalization capabilities and engaging with partners, especially investors, amid the market slump.  The Asset  was glad to know that many asset managers managed to convey the right information ...

The POVA 2 and MLBB present a second round of awesome mobile gaming and prizes for their FIlipino fans. following the success of the first POVA 2 and Mobile Legends Bang Bang live stream event earlier this month, the partnership is back with another round of exhilarating mobile gaming and loads of prizes to be won. A second powered-to-win gaming event will be streaming live on premium smartphone brand TECNO Mobile’s Facebook Page on June 25, 2021 at 6 PM. Top mobile gamers, Kay Ann Monsalve, Ghostwrecker and Junnie Boy, who were part of Team POVA during the first livestream show match will be back, this time as special guest shoutcasters. Donned in their cosplay gear, the guest gamers will also be joined by event host Phaister for the livestream, which will once again showcase the power of POVA 2, the ultimate smartphone for playing the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).  Viewers can look forward to three epic rounds of Mobile Leg...

TiktTok is an awesome platform for creative expression, not just for kids, but for parents, too. It's not uncommon to see dads spending quality time with their families on TikTok, expressing their love, and showing how much they care in their own unique way.  TikTok is also the perfect place for children to show love and appreciation for their dads through content that they create together, or videos dedicated to them. This Father's Day, TikTok honors doting dads on the platform who are definitely worth celebrating. Here are five fathers who can teach us all a thing or two about the power of fatherly love.    TikTok user @maku.espelita is not afraid to say 'I love you', as you can clearly see in this video of him talking to his baby son.    Daddy Bryce made Valentine's Day extra special for his daughters by setting up the sweetest DIY date at home.    Therese Tiangco's dad rating her photos is exactly the daddy-daughter bonding moment you need to se...

Sharp Philippines’ AQUOS LCD TV has entered its 20th anniversary. And what a better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than to launch a new series of 4K TVs? These upcoming LCD TVs remind us how much Sharp has innovated their products over two decades of providing quality entertainment products. It felt just like yesterday, but 2001 was the pivoting point of Sharp when it turned its tube TVs into LCD TVs. Gone are the days when we had to hit the tube to get a clearer image; with the newest line-up from Sharp, all you have to do is power the device, sit back, and relax. Sharp PH officially unveils a 70-inch 4K Smart Android TV with Google voice assistant and Google Duo for video call! Since cinemas and theaters are still closed, it is a wise thing to invest in your home entertainment. A TV upgrade will definitely come in handy when you want to unwind with your loved ones after a tiring day at work. Who needs to go out for movies if you feast your eyes and ears on an immersive expe...

BDO Unibank has received gold, silver, and bronze awards for its business innovation and effective communications in the 8th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. Stevie Awards are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards. BDO’s employee newsletter, The Wayfinder , was recognized with a Gold Award for Innovation in House Organizations and Publications under the Annual Report Awards & Other Publication Categories. Featuring true-to-life employee stories of struggle and success during the pandemic, it was lauded for being an effective instrument in forging and strengthening solidarity, empathy, and cooperation within the organization. BDO also received two Silver Stevie Awards for: The Most Valuable Corporate Response under the COVID-19 Response Categories for its ATM on Wheels initiative, which allowed cash accessi...

It is always a challenge for moms and homecooks to cook perfectly delicious dishes that their family will love. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is helping solve that with the new Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning , an affordable, easy to use, and tasty kitchen partner that is sure to hit the bullseye in cooking perfect dishes every time! This new pantry staple is available in a sachet format, which makes it affordable at ₱ 8 only. “The new Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning is made to upgrade ordinary dishes into special meals that families will love. Now that everyone takes almost all of their meals at home, we were encouraged to introduce a new product that can make each dining experience more special but still within the budget,” says Roann Co, APC Marketing and Public Relations General Manager. Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning balances the overall taste of any dish with a flavorful savoriness and an appetizing aroma. As compared to soy sauce, the liquid seasoning gives a mouthwatering and well-r...