Solane, the leading LPG solutions brand, launches its grandest culinary competition. Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition is a cooking competition that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. It is a regional-to-national cooking tilt participated by 16 regions across the country to recognize new generations of talented chefs.
For this one-of-a-kind cook-off, participants must be Filipino professional chefs with at least three years of kitchen experience gained locally or abroad. They must be currently employed as a professional chef in a hotel, restaurant, or any food service establishment.

The competition will comprise of two rounds. The first round will be a regional competition where contestants from the different provinces per region will compete to determine who among them will represent their region  in the national competition. The second round will be the cook-off of all regional champions to find out who among them will hailed the champion of Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s  Edition. Cebu Leg was participated by Region 8 and Region 7.
This is no ordinary competition since the culinary creation will be judged renowned chefs and personalities. For Cebu, the judges were Chef Sau del Rosario, Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador, Nancy Reyes-Lumen, Solane Kitchen Hero competition director, Jude Bacalso, food writer and the contributor behind Netflix’s original series Street Food featuring Cebu’s and Therese Galang, owner of Casa Verde.
The winner of Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition will take home P100,000 and will embark on a culinary trip to Japan with customized stops at different food and drink destinations. This exciting cooking contest is made possible with the support of dynamic organizations and brands championing the same passion for cookery in the country. STI serves as their official school partner while Midea is a co-presenter. Major sponsors are Masflex, Jolly, Jolly Heartmate Canola Oil, Dona Elena, and Dona Elena Al  Dente. Minor sponors are King Sue, Ajinomoto, Philtranco, FastCat, Chef’s Gar and National Bookstore.

Congratulations to Region 7 and Region 8 winners Mario Semblante and Jimmy Boy Basa. These new #SolaneKitchenHero will represent their region this coming September 7, 2019 at Eastwood City, Metro Manila.

To know more about Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition, visit Solane’s website and Facebook page.

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With summer just around the corner, it’s the season for play and adventure once again! As kids look forward to having the time of their lives with loads of fun and free time, it’s also an opportunity for parents to find activities that can be enriching as well. Get your kids ready because the McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop is back, and this year, kids can experience an exciting adventure of fun and learning with the Kiddie Crew Workshop: Explorer Edition!

Now on its 27 th year, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop continues its tradition of making
learning an adventure for the kids and giving them a unique and memorable experience at
McDonald’s. Through play-based activities, kids aged 6-12 will experience all the fun things that make up McDonald’s, and at the same time, learn good values, build confidence, and discover new talents, all in the company of new friends! The workshop will turn kids into budding adventurers as they set out to complete fun and educational tasks, like making their all-time-favorite McDonald’s Cheeseburger, and serving delighted customers from behind the Front Counter or the Drive-Thru window! They also get to sing, dance, and let their creative juices flow with different activities that make for a memorable summer experience. Kiddie Crew Workshop starts on April 8, with various workshop schedules you can choose from. The weekday workshop runs for 5 days with each day lasting for 2 hours while the two- day weekend workshop lasts for 3 hours per session. You’re sure to find a schedule that will best fit you and your kid’s summer activities!

All these fun activities, new friends, happy memories, and loads of goodies await them for just P695 for the weekday workshop, and P595 for the weekend workshop.

But the fun and surprises don’t end there! McDonald’s has a special treat for those joining the Kiddie Crew Workshop, with free membership to the new Kiddie Crew Club — offering members exclusive and exciting perks all-year round!

So what are you waiting for? Enroll your little explorers in the McDonald’s store nearest you and
give them an unforgettable summer experience! To know more about the McDonald’s Kiddie
Crew Workshop, visit https://McDoKiddieCrew.com.

The country has been facing the rise on the number of underweight and overweight Filipinos for more than 20 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined this phenomenon as the “Double Burden of Malnutrition” or the “prevalence of both undernutrition and overweight in the same community, nation, or region.”

To address this problem, our government launched the Pinggang Pinoy® campaign in 2014. Pinggang Pinoy® is an easy-to-understand food guide showing proper food group portioning on a per-meal basis. This reflects the principles of MOderation, VAriety and BAlance (MOVABA) to promote healthier eating habits.

Solving the Philippines’ Double Burden of Malnutrition should be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors as it is not an easy feat. With this, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation partnered with government agencies to conduct education programs to raise awareness and promote the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® in malnutrition hotspots, where incidences of Double Burden Malnutrition are high. This training was given to homemakers/mothers who have malnourished (underweight, stunting, wasting, overweight and obese) school-aged children.

The pilot run resulted to improvements of the knowledge & attitudes of households related to the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® within target areas. However, behavior changes towards healthier eating habits remains to be a challenge. The program uncovered a number #MalnutritionTraps that some Pinoy households easily fall into. The following #MalnutritionTraps provide a picture of how unhealthy eating habits may lead to Double Burden of Malnutrition:

1. Overconsumption of carbohydrates: Voracious rice eaters can easily fill half of their plates with rice. Others have pandesal & noodles as regular meal deprived of other nutrients derived from a well-balanced meal.
2. Under consumption of vegetables and/fruits: It is common for some to be content with rice & meat to satisfy their hunger and skip/take insufficient amount of vegetables/fruits. Fact is, the variety of colors found in Glow foods are important sources of vitamins & minerals to sustain our energy & keep us from getting sick.
3. Overconsumption of protein: Typical Filipino “SILOG” meals include double serving of proteins (e.g. Tapa+Itlog, Tocino+Itlog, Longanisa+Itlog, Bangus+Itlog). Eating different kinds of protein is fine for as long as they are taken in moderation. We must also avoid protein dishes served high in fat, cholesterol and sodium.

More stories about #MalnutritionTraps can be referenced from these documentary videos:

Puro Carbs

Breakfast Skipper

Kulang sa Protina

Pamilya Unlirice

To help Filipinos break free from #MalnutritionTraps, Ajinomoto’s Culinary Nutrition Team prepared Healthy & Delicious Pinggang Pinoy® Recipes, downloadable through https://bit.ly/2HIsfkj.

Busy and budget-restricted homemakers will also find these Pinggang Pinoy® recipes useful because all are easy-to-do and affordable (P250/day for family of 5).
For updates about Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo!, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. The Ajinomoto Group is a global leader in amino acids thanks to its advanced bioscience and fine chemical technologies. Its products cover a range of fields such as seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.Since discovering “umami” (the fifth basic taste, created by glutamic acid, a type of amino acid) in 1908, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids, and supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. Based on our corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well” we aim for further growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness for people by creating value with communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. Its sales were 1.1502 trillion yen (10.3 billion U.S. dollars) in fiscal year 2017. To learn more, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com/.

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, extends their world-class services to its Cebuano members with the launch of its new Primary Care Center  and second HealthHub in Cebu.

“Access to quality healthcare is – and will always be – our priority in Maxicare. With the launch of our newest HealthHub and Primary Care Center, we can now give our Cebuano members convenient access to top-notch healthcare service that Maxicare is known from all over Metro Manila and Luzon,” said Maxicare president & CEO Christian Argos.
With Maxicare’s vision which is to be the leading Health Maintenance Organization preferred by customers because of superior services, people, including the Cebuanos, will surely enjoy extensive access and  achieve piece of mind because of quality healthcare.

The new Maxicare HealthHub in Cebu is a one-stop Maxicare facility that utilizes cutting-edge technology to streamline the process of going for a medical consultation. The new hub features a new-generation of self-service utilizing an HMO-owned healthcare system that offers a relaxing and convenient way for members to access their benefits.
A first-of-its-kind in the country, this automated health pod offers members a convenient and timesaving way of getting their LOA (letter of authorization), and has a fully digitized system to manage patient queuing and make gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate and hassle-free.

Meanwhile, Cebuanos can get the most relaxing healthcare experience at the new PCC as it is staffed with Customer Service Associates and Primary Care Physicians who specialize in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, ​Cardiology, OB Gynecology, OB Sonography, ENT, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry.
The Maxicare PCC in Cebu promises to give outstanding services through its state of the art medical facility and roster of highly qualified physicians. Members can avail of services such as consultation, laboratory test, X-ray, ECG, and Ultrasound, among many others.

Maxicare Primary Care Center
Lot 5, Block 6, Mindanao Avenue Corner Siquijor Road,
Cebu Business Park.

Maxicare HealthHub
Ground Floor, Robinsons Galleria Cebu
General Maxilom Avenue Corner Sergio Osmeña Boulevard,
Cebu City.

Here are some of Maxicare’s offerings:

Full HMO – a full HMO program that consist of a comprehensive set of healthcare benefits:
– InPatient service
– OutPatient service
– Preventive care
– Emergency care
– Annual checkup
– Optional riders

Maxicare Plus – a program designed for small and medium-sized companies with an employee headcount of less than 100

Maxicare Starter Plan – complete quality healthcare coverage for starting enterprises with minimum principal of 5 and maximum of 99 heads.

MyMaxiCare – a program specific to individuals and families.

Maxicare EReady – A one-time availment prepaid healthcard for emergency cases.

Maxicare Lite – a one-time availment prepaid in-patient healthcard that covers 8 kinds of illness: Dengue, Cholera, Pneumonia, Typhoid and Paratyphoid, Malaria, Gastroenteriris, Chikungunya and Leptospirosis.

Prima – Prima Silver for individuals 0-59 years old; Prima Gold for individuals 60 years old and above. A clinic-based healthcare program offering unlimited consultation and medically-necessary laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation​: One of the pioneers in the health maintenance organization (HMO) industry was established in 1987 by an esteemed group of doctors and businessmen with the vision to deliver a better healthcare system. Three decades later, Maxicare has progressed into becoming the No. 1 HMO* in the country, continuously providing comprehensive healthcare programs via its wide network of medical providers and strengthened customer support. Maxicare has more than 1.2 Million Members, more than 56,000 affiliated Doctors, more than 1,000 affiliated Hospitals and Clinics, 3,800 Dental providers, 8 Primary Care Centers and 13 Helpdesks, 9 Satellite Offices, 5 Exclusive Wings.

Promil Four i-Shine talent camp 7 opens for music, arts and dance classes. They are now accepting reservations for talented kids’ ages six to eleven years old in Queen City of the South, Cebu!

Offering a series of classes in arts, music and dance, the talent camp brings together notable experts to provide kids with fun and engaging learning experiences. Leading the art camp are Robert Alejandro of Papelmelroti and Kara Escay, while the music camp will be spearheaded by the Music School of Ryan Cayabyab. Celebrity choreographer teacher Georcelle of G-Force Dance Center will mentor the kids in the Dance Camp.

Art camp will be held on April 8 – 12 at the Jumping Clay, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu City. Music camp will be held on April 22 – 26 at the Brown Academy of Music, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu City; and Dance Camp will be held on April 29 – May 4 at the G-Force Dance Center, Cebu City.

Enrollment fees for Promil i-Shine talent camp 7 range from P4, 500 to P6, 600. But parents can avail exclusive discounts when they bring an official receipt of Promil Four / Promil Gold Four 1.2kg or 1.8kg bought from January 16, 2019 onwards once they pay for their chosen camp during the first day of classes. Maximum discount per enrollee is P2,500.

A final recital will be held at the end of the camp to showcase the progress of all i-Shiners.

To reserve your child’s slot or to know more #Promil4iShine7, visit https://www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph/ishine-cebu

PROMIL® FOUR is a powdered Milk Drink for children over 3 years old. With its right level of essential and important nutrients, it can help support your child’s proper growth and mental development to #NurtureTheGift together with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

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Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 encourages kids to join and nurture the gift.

Each child is born with a talent that can appear in any form. Various activities can unlock their potential that’s just waiting to be discovered. From singing, dancing, acting, and anything in between, your child’s gift can be nurtured through Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, a summer talent development program in partnership with experts to help kids 6-11 years old become their very best.

Kids were more than ready to discover and develop their talent and passion as Promil Four launched the newest season of its talent development program, the i-Shine Talent Camp 7 at the Maybank Performing Arts Theatre in Taguig. As the brand stays true to its mission of nurturing the gift, the next generation of awe-inspiring kids will be guided to reach their full potential in the fields of performing and visual arts through mental, physical and social stimulation workshops.

To help kids reach their full potential, aspiring i-Shiners will engage in interactive learning workshops managed by only the finest experts/mentors of the country. Teachers Robert Alejandro and Kara Escay from Papemelroti for the Art Camp, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab returns as the camp master for the Music Camp, while Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy of the G-Force Dance School leads the Dance Camp. Furthermore, Audie Gemora heads the Theatre Camp, whereas Lisa Macuja-Elizalde guides the Ballet Camp.

Liza Macuja-ELizalde

Audie Gemora

All six mentors were presented during the launch of i-Shine 7, which also featured a talk by Dra. Leticia Peñano-Ho, President of the Philippine Center for Gifted Education. Dra. Ho discussed what giftedness is, how to spot and nurture it, and the importance of documenting a child’s journey to further help them develop their skills.

Also lending her knowledge and talent was a self-taught freelance photographer and “Promil kid” Shaira Luna who shared some photography tips during her Creative Documenting & Scrapbook Making Workshop. Meanwhile, the launch was hosted by seasoned actress Dimples Romana, who has been hosting the i-Shine Talent Camp ever since its beginning.

From singing to acting, and anything in between, your child’s gift can be nurtured through Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7. Promil’s philosophy is to instill the importance of not only proper nutrition, but also proper parenting and guidance to fully support a child’s proper growth and mental development. This is in line with the brand’s advocacy of actively involving parents in helping nurture the gift of their child.

Promil Four i-Shine 7 Camps will run from April to May 2019, and will be administered not only in different cities around Metro Manila, but also in more locations around the country like Batangas, Cebu, and Davao to allow kids outside Metro Manila to experience what i-Shine has to offer. As it is important to hone and encourage kids’ talents at a young age, there will be a grand recital after the camp duration to showcase what kids experienced and learned during the camps.

Past i-Shiners include Lucas Magallano of season 2 and Yesha Camile of season 3 who, after the camp, went on to let their talents shine through special performances in various events.

Since 2009, Promil Four’s iShine Talent Camp has continued to evolve in helping mothers nurture the gift of their children by providing experts in various fields who personally design the summer talent camps for the children. Promil’s philosophy instills the importance of not only proper nutrition, but also proper parenting and guidance to fully support a child’s proper growth and development.

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How far can you, parents, go to make your kid happy?

I’m a working mama. My daily working hours is 9.6hrs plus mind the Cebu traffic which for a 10km ride from north takes roughly an hour. That means I’m away from my kids almost 12 hours a day for 5 days. That means I only have a few precious hours to spend with them and ask them about how their day went. Thankfully we don’t have works on Saturdays and Sundays.

So to make up with them, I  #GoTheExtraSmile! by bringing home their favorites as pasalubong. I got the idea from my father, who would rather bring home the goodies he got from work and share with his brood. I remember him bringing home the big burger which was supposedly his merienda from an event. He brought it home so that his children can share. How thoughtful isn’t it?
For me, that gesture is a simple reminder for us, his children, that even if he is away and working, he always remember us, that he diligently work for us, his children’s better future.
I want to do the same and give my the kids the same assurance I got from my father, that their papa and mama are working to give them the best (shelter, food education and some stuffs that needs payment ).

See that face, when I brought home his favorite biscuit,
Or that smile when I brought home an ice cream,
Or eating his favorite spaghetti and fried chicken at home 🙂

Another opportunity to #GoTheExtraSmile! is to share an experience and have fun with them. They say that it is better to fill our life with experiences, not things, so we have stories to tell and not stuffs to show. I grew up not having fancy toys to show off so if its not much to ask, I’d rather want my kids to share stories from their trip to the park or museum, swimming adventure or those fun times playing with our neighbors kids.
I’m a ’90s kid but like the millennials, I also love to visit new places, try new food and do some extraordinary stuffs my kids love to do even if it scares me .  I’ll encourage you to have funwith them while you can, I tell you your kids will definitely remember every detail of it! 🙂

#GoTheExtraSmile filling their life with experiences 😊 For a beautiful smile #MakeBrushTimeHapeeTime 😁 #happiness #familybonding #fun #ferriswheel

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This was my daughter’s first Ferris Wheel ride. She was 4yo then and I was afraid to let her ride but since she wants to try it, we let her experience it and I’m glad we did.

How about you mommy and daddy? How far can you go to make your kid happy?

This is an entry to the #GoTheExtraSmile Happee Kiddiw Blog Writing Contest
Check out the Hapee Kiddie Toothy Tales Video for some happee tales  from Team Kramer too.

 

Joel Del Prado, the man behind one of the most celebrated Filipino Restaurants and brought world class Filipino chefs like Chef Sau del Rosario, Adobo Queen Nancy Reyes and Editha Singian to Cebu, is back and his dishes to your home and celebrations.

“Private Kitchen” is the latest venture of the Food Festival King, taking his team’s culinary expertise from the restaurant straight to the comfort of your homes or for a fully-catered celebration of for simply take-out and enjoy it with friends or colleagues for a company gatherings.

Some of Private Kitchen’s offerings are Spanish-influence dishes such as Chicken Relleno, Callos & Cuchinillo, Filipino favorites such as Jamon ng Bulacan, Kare-kare and Visayan dishes such as Calderitang Kanding, Fresh Lumpia and Balbacua.
For larger offerings, Joel Del Prado’s Private Kitchen also provides full catering services. For as low as P350 per person, you and 100 guests can enjoy a catered lunch or dinner inclusive of cold entrees like tossed green salad, hot entrees comprised of buttered chicken, pata humba, pancit canton, fish fillet and rice. Desserts will be maja blanca and fresh watermelon. Drinks are sold separately.

Contact Details
Private Kitchen
Door 8, COS Arcade, Old Bonifacio St. Cebu City
Mobile Phone 0917 302 9839
Landline 328 9202