Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp: Hosts, Mentors, and Wildcard Voting... Revealed!

Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp is back on its third year with a bigger and better production, as Wyeth Nutrition and ABS-CBN go beyond the studio walls and expose the kids to real talent institutions that have nurtured and developed similar talents – of dancing, singing, and acting – throughout the years.  

For over 25 years, Promil Pre-School has been advocating the development of the Filipino children’s talents with the help of their parents, proper care and proper nutrition. In line with this advocacy, the i-Shine Talent Camp aims to help exceptionally talented preschoolers develop their full potential.  Aside from the extensive workshops, the roles of parents and proper nutrition will also play a big part in nurturing the preschoolers’ gifts to mastery. 

Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp Year 3 TV hosts Dimples Romana, Matteo Guidicelli, and Xian Lim were present during the event. All three hosts shared their memorable experiences in the past years, as well as their excitement for what’s new for the third season. 

The top caliber mentors were also revealed – fierce mom and the artistic director of G-Force, Georcelle Dapat-Sy; Multi-platinum artist and the country’s music icon, Zsa Zsa Padilla; and critically acclaimed and world-class television and movie actress, Angel Locsin. These mentors will guide the i-Shiners through a series of workshops, sharing their knowledge as experts in their various fields. In the duration of the camp, the chosen preschoolers will be guided and given the opportunity to strengthen their talents. 

This year, the audience was given the chance to vote for their favorite i-Shiner through the Wildcard voting. A shortlist of 30 finalists was revealed on the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp microsite. The audience chose their favorites through online voting – one for singing, one for dancing and one for acting.  The three finalists per category with the most votes will join the nine finalists selected by Wyeth Philippines and ABS-CBN, and complete the top 12 i-Shiners. 

These 12 i-Shiners will be taken to different institutions that played significant roles in nurturing the gifts of some of the country's icons for a series of workshops. The Grand Finale will stage a grand performance by the i-Shiners with the help of their moms and mentors. Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp is also giving away over Php 1 million worth of prizes, and a contract from ABS-CBN and Promil Pre-School to the Grand i-Shiner who will be receiving the highest score. 

Previous Promil Pre-School grand i-Shiners Lukas Enrique Magallano in 2012 and Yesha Camille in 2013 have received numerous television appearances for their talents in singing and acting. Lukas was able to appear in Kapamilya shows such as ASAP, Little Champ and Muling Buksan ang Puso while Yesha is currently shooting for an upcoming series with her i-Shine mentor Piolo Pascual. These kids, having continuously shown much promise, are now on their way to become icons through the help of the i-Shine Talent Camp.
 

Hosted by Marie Lozano, guests were treated to performances by the current Promil Pre-School Ambassador, as well as Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp Year 2 Top i-Shine Singer, Nathan Bautista. 

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About Wyeth Nutrition

Wyeth Nutrition, formerly Pfizer Nutrition, is part of Nestlé S.A.  Wyeth Nutrition develops premium-quality nutritional products scientifically designed to meet the needs of infants and young children, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers. As pioneers in infant nutritional science, our mission is to provide the best nutritional support for future healthy outcomes. For nearly a century, Wyeth Nutrition has leveraged clinical rigor, scientific research, world-class manufacturing and product safety standards to drive scientifically-sound solutions that offer parents confidence, help nourish children and support their healthy futures.

About Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp

The pre-school years are a good time for parents to start nurturing the gifts of their children. This is the age where they start to develop and apply what they have learned in their earlier years - they are becoming more and more curious and their character and interests will begin to emerge at this age. Parents play a key role in nurturing their child’s potential, especially when it comes to giving them the encouragement they need and proper nutrition so they can pursue their interests. Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit No. 0166 s. 2014.

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5 Quick Homemade Spreads by Tina Diaz on Working Mom Magazine June 2014

Ross loves cheese on his sandwiches but sometimes he is complaining, "'Ma, sawa na ako sa cheese. Wala bang ibang choice?" I would stare at him and say, "Parang ikaw naman yata ang may gusto lagi ng cheese." Then he will reply, "Oo nga ano, sige na nga po, cheese na lang!"

My eyes popped when I saw the article "5 Quick Homemade Spreads" by Tina Diaz on Working Mom Magazine June 2014 issue. The ingredients of the said homemade spreads cater to kids. Para maiba naman. Ross will love these for sure.

Recipe development, kitchen-testing, and styling by Tina Diaz; Photography by Paolo Valenzuela

If you're not able to grab a copy of WM June 2014 issue, here are the recipes! Mommies, tell me your feedback after trying, ha?!

 
Peanut Butter and Banana Choco Chip

1/2 cup cramy or chunky peanut butter/spread

1 banana, lakatan variety, coarsely mashed

1/4 cup mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips   

Ham and Apple Spread

1/2 bar cream cheese, softened

3 slices cooked ham, diced

1 Gala apple (small size), diced, skin on

Chicken Pesto Spread

1/2 bar cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp plain yogurt

2 tbsp bottled pesto

1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped

Cheesy Salsa Spread

1/2 cup cheese spread

2 tbsp bottled mild salsa

1/2 tsp taco seasoning

Cheesy BBQ Chicken Ham Spread

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp barbecue seasoning

4 slices chicken ham, diced

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced or grated   








  

By the way, Working Mom Magazine July 2014 issue is already available in your favorite magazine stands and bookstores nationwide. It's all about getting healthy. Suzi and  Paolo Abrera are on the cover. Grab your copy now, Mommies! Like the previous issues, you'll learn so many things from cover to cover. What is nice about WM is even the ads have useful and inspiring articles.

Great news is it has a FREE Barbie Magazine! You'll get to read Working Mom while your little girls read, play, and draw with Barbie Magazine! You'll get both at the price of one. Isn't it a sweet deal? 

 

Courtesy: Working Mom Magazine and Barbie Magazine Philippines

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Food Delivery & Car Hunting/Selling Made Easy with FoodPanda & Carmudi Philippines + iPhone 5 Giveaway

Mommies, have you experienced being unprepared and caught off guard by unexpected guests? Too tired to cook due to so many motherly duties? Have something to celebrate? Craving or just want to try something new to eat?  

Probably you are also planning to buy a new or used car that fits your budget, selling your old car to buy a new one, and finding a reliable website where to do these.

The great news is, FoodPanda and Carmudi are now here in the Philippines to serve you!

FoodPanda is the most convenient online and mobile food ordering service that can now be enjoyed by food-loving Filipinos. There are over 500 restaurants offering countless number of dishes and cuisines to choose from. 

Through its easy-to-navigate online menus and the intuitive design of its website and mobile applications, Foodpanda can have food conveniently delivered in the office or in the comfort of one’s home.

Ordering is so easy!

1 Log on to http://www.foodpanda.ph.

2 Enter your City and Street then click the icon "FIND FOOD NOW".

  
3 All the restaurants near your place will be visible. On the left you'll see "FILTER RESULTS" to modify your choices. Each restaurant will give you the following details: DELIVERY IN (delivery time), DELIVERY FEE, DELIVERY MIN (amount of minimum delivery) and PAY ONLINE option. 

4 Click the icon "GO TO MENU" once you selected the restaurant. Then the menu will show up with a PLUS SIGN (+) on the right side of every dish. Click the icon "+" if you like to order that dish. YOUR ORDER details will appear on the right. 

5 Click "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT" if you're already done ordering. 

 
6 Then type and check your details, payment option (cash on delivery or online payment), voucher code if there's any, and click "PLACE ORDER NOW".

Search restaurants and order food directly at your mobile device. There's a Free FoodPanda App on Android and iOS. 

It's hassle free! You can also create an account with FoodPanda to order faster and more conveniently, save and reuse your delivery address, and reorder with just three clicks.


You can now choose from around 12,000 vehicles from all over the Philippines on Carmudi.com.ph! Filipinos no longer have to worry about bogus listings and scams because every listing goes through a highly approved quality checking system before it is placed online. The sellers are also 100% personally verified by Carmudi Philippines team. The website even has filters to help you narrow down your choices by every characteristic from color to engine size. Find your dream car now or sell your car on Carmudi.com.ph! 

Here's a VIDEO to learn more about Carmudi Philippines and how it works:

 

By the way, I'm so excited to announce that FoodPanda and Carmudi Philippines are giving away an iPhone 5! Isn't it cool?

It's super simple! You can join in just four steps! 

Just follow the mechanics below: 

1 Like both Facebook pages: http://www.facebook.com/carmudiPH and http://www.facebook.com/foodpandaphilippines.

2 Share this post on your blog.

3 Order from your favorite restaurants on http://foodpanda.ph right now! Every order you make  gives you more chances to win an iPhone 5. 

4 Enjoy your meal .... and maybe an iPhone 5 ;)


Promo is valid from June 1 to August 31, 2014.

Both foodpanda.ph and carmudi.com.ph were brought to the Philippines by Rocket Internet, the world's largest internet incubator. They have over 100+ companies worldwide and in the Philippines, have 10 ventures including Zalora, Lazada, and Easytaxi.

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(CLOSED) GIVEAWAY! Free 15 eBooks to ALL AAPM Commenters from June 25 to July 25, 2014!

I'm so happy today because it's our 10th wedding anniversary! I would like to share my gladness by launching  this  very simple month long giveaway for everyone! I am giving away 15 eBooks written by Dave Pelzer, Dan Brown, Paulo Coelho, and Holly Black.

What is so special about these eBooks? Well, these made our 8th wedding anniversary special, according to Hubby (I'm blushing...Lol!). You may read the article HERE.  

Here are the mechanics:

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 All commenters from June 25 to July 25, 2014 will get these 15 eBooks.

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The names of all commenters will be announced via blog entry on July 28, Monday.

3  

All commenters mentioned should send an email at all.around.mama@gmail.com or through the contact form on my right sidebar with the subject "I WANT 15 EBOOKS" Write your FULL NAME and THE PROFILE YOU USED TO COMMENT.

4 

 All commenters mentioned should send me their details from July 28 to 31, 2014 only. The eBooks will be sent all at once on AUGUST 1, 2014.

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  Everybody's welcome! You don't need to be my social media or blog follower and do other things aside from leaving your comment to any of my blog posts. 

Thank you very much for the love and support! I'll be happy to read your comments! 

SJ

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Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo and Entrepreneur Success Summit 2014: Your Steps to Become a Successful Mompreneur

Hey, Mommies! Perhaps you are planning to start a new business but you don't have an idea about the ins and outs of your business plan or you don't have any business plan at all because you don't know how to make one. Maybe you are torn whether you are going to start a business based on the trend and not what you are passionate about or vice versa. Maybe you are afraid to go with the mainstream because you are afraid to fail. Here is another event that I encourage you to attend. This may give you the answers to all your questions about taking your steps to become a successful mompreneur someday. 

Take Your Step To Success at the Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo
and the Entrepreneur Success Summit this June 27-29

The ENTREPRENEUR AND FRANCHISE EXPO 2014 with the tagline, “Your Step to Success!”, is set to be held on June 27-29, 2014 at the Megatrade Hall, 5th Floor, Mega B Building, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Empowering over 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from various business sectors, the 3-day event features innovative and fast growing businesses, from food, education, retailing, real estate, travel, automobiles, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and financing that visitors can explore from. 

The expo will also provide seminars on how to build a successful business, from funding, hiring, to finding the perfect business for you, making it the perfect market place for aspiring entrepreneurs and future franchises. 

“Over 99% percent of registered businesses in the Philippines are MSMEs according to the DTI, but they combined only contribute to 30% of the National GDP. With the ASEAN integration happening in 2015 with new competition coming in, our vision as the expo organizer is to strengthen local businesses and provide a platform for them to showcase their innovative products and services. We also provide assistance for business owners and executives to network amongst other professionals and stakeholders in order to open opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own business and for local businesses to grow regional”, says MEDIACOM SOLUTIONS INC. President and Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo Founder and Managing Director, David Abrenilla.

The Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo 2014 is supported by the Young Entrepreneurs Society Philippines and the Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA), lead by multi-awarded franchise developer Mr. Rudolf Kotik, who will share his insights on how to build and grow a successful franchise business on Sunday, June 29 from 3pm-5pm.

Highlight of the event is the ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT (ESS) 2014, to be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Megatrade Function Room, 5th floor, Building B, from 1pm-7pm. ESS is a comprehensive series of talks by 20 entrepreneurs and business innovators who will share their time and secrets to success to empower business owners professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses and their ideas.

 

The summit will feature 5 talking topics: Building a successful Start Up Business, Money Mind 101, Passion4Fashion Entrepreneurship, Building a Food Empire and New Media Marketing. Among the roster of speakers will be Globally Award Winning Brand Architect, Risk/Crises/Reputation Strategist, Marketing and Communications Innovator and Founding Director of GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Amor Maclang; MultiMedia Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Flippish.com, Chris Tan; Managing Director of MetroDeal, Ralph Manalo Wunsch; SME Advocate, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Finalist and Chairman & CEO of Esquire Financing, Rajan Uttamchandani; Educational Entrepreneur, ANC’s On The Money Host and President of The Masters Academy Homeschool, Edric Mendoza; Tech-Entrepreneur and CEO of TwitMusic.com, Stefano Fazzini; E-Commerce Advocate and DigitalFilipino.com Founder, JanetteToral; Tech-Entrepreneur and Regional Director of Freelancer.com, Jojy Azurin; Intl. Networking Entrepreneur and Co-founder of the Freight Summit, Nils Walle; Design Strategist, Branding Expert and Co-Founder of KKK Coffee, Bryan Tenorio; Fashion Blogger and Stylist Patricia Prieto; Radio Personality, model & Fashion Entrepreneur, Co-founder of SisiterSecrets.com, Karen Bordador; Food Entrepreneur and Mercato Market Co-founder, RJ Ledesma; Mercato Market Co-Founder and founder of OurAwesomePlant.com, Anton Diaz; Draft GastroPub co-founder Mitch Malli; Mandaluyong City Councilor and Co-founder of SisiterSecrets.com, Charisse Abalos and many more. 

Exhibiting companies include Injoy by Doxo, Globe MyBusiness, 2Go Express, Benchmark Email Marketing, Gleent Innovations, Uber Technologies, Infinity Hub, Persia Grill, SisterSecrets, BN Whitenning Shoppe, Gloria Jeans Coffee, UniOil, Esquire Financing and many more.
 

Register at www.efe.ph to get a FREE Priority Access Pass and to attend the summit.
 

Connect via https://www.facebook.com/EFEph.
 

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GUEST POST: Challenges of Good Parenting and How to Overcome It by Nikki Merrill

Parenting is a challenging activity, even for the good parents. Most of the challenges toraise up children are common to the dedicated parents and also to those who are not. For instance, many parents are not aware of how to deal with different personalities of their children as they grow up. This is more evident as the children approach their adolescent stage. Some of the characteristics that are hard for the parents to deal with include the children being too easily influenced, hypersensitive, defiant of disorganized. Most of the parents complain that it is very hard for them to change these personality factors in their children, and even harder to find a specific coping strategy.

As the children grow up, and especially, in the context of older children in their teenage, parents are also challenged when it comes to making decisions that will affect their children. For instance, ideas related to driving, entering a new school, dating, and less parental oversight are often met with different reactions from the children, making it difficult for the parents to deal with them.

Good parents are not only hardworking in raising disciplined children, but also they work hard to provide for their children. Basically, being a good parent does not mean that you are rich. As a result, most of the parents have a hectic schedule that leave them with less family time. Time is normally affected either by the work schedule or because of their children and hence the parents do not spend enough time with their children.

Another common challenge evident to good families is in case there is a child or any other member who is sick. For instance, a parent coming from a family with a child suffering from an incurable disease points out that one of the hardest thing in parenting is to watch and care for the sickly child. It will not only consume family resources such as money and time, but it also affects their psychological growth. The challenge increases as the parent watch their child grow, only, for the child’s life expectancy to be reduced.

Dealing with the challenges

There are several models that have been created with an aim of assisting the parents to overcome the main challenges experienced as their children grow up. The models may be situation specific and will work well in some situations and not in others. Some of these approaches include:

The Relationship Model that is often considered by the parents who perceive their relationship with their children as a resource when they are dealing or mitigating the challenges. One of the best practices is creating an environment of openness within the family where the child and the parents will be in apposition to discuss any matter. The approach is very relevant to the families with older children and helps the parents to point out various issues that their children want and also advise them accordingly. Most of the parents who had lacked control over the minutiae of their children’s lives have commended the approach.

Another approach is to Adopt the Personal Growth Model. In this approach, the parents need to identify themselves as objects of change. That is, the parents should start to view the challenges facing their children as an issue of their personal growth and development, rather than working hard to alter their child. The parents need to learn how to “pick battles” with the children and how to “relax” as well.

Leadership model is also another widely recommended approach. Basically, this will involve the parent acting as a leader and their children as followers. There are several leadership theories and models that has already been established. However, very few can work in a family setting.

The Dear in the Headlights Model goes beyond a parent noticing that there is challenge in the family to knowing whether the challenge is beyond your control as a parent and whether you require external assistance or not. Despite the fact that a number of parents can articulate challenges likely to face their families in some years to come, not many parents are able to identify a specific coping strategy for some of these challenges. The approach is often used by the parents who have to deal with internal characteristics of their children instead of situational factors.

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About the Author

 

I am Nikki Merrill and as far as I am concerned, challenges make me perfect. As a writer, I have faced plenty of challenges which made me as a flourishing writer at the moment. In the early days of my professional career as a writer, I looked forward to write articles for blogs and for some online magazines. Later on I gave importance to write academic assignments as well. Besides writing for blogs, online magazines and students in academic setting, I am working for one of the top essay writing services in the writing industry. My experience, challenges that I faced during my initial life as a writer and my enthusiasm guided me to come up with the article “Challenges of Good Parenting and How to Overcome It".

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