Leilani's Chronologue

As a mom myself, I always see to it that what I serve to my family are good and attractive as well, for them to have more appetite and happy with what's served on the table. As a reward, I love joining mommy groups that can give me more ideas on what to prepare and meet moms. It's good to know that Mega Prime have created the Prime Mom Club for moms who wants to learn more in coking and ideas that can become a business as well. Not only that, they also have rewards program that makes it more exciting for all moms! The rewards program was launched on September, together with the official contract signing of celebrity mom Marian Rivera-Dantes as she marked her third year as Mega Prime's ambassador and as an honorary member of Prime Mom Club. "Sobrang happy and excited ako to continue my partnership with Mega Prime," said Marian.  "As a homemaker, full support ako sa mga quality and affordable products that they offer. And because of that, ala...

24 September 2019 – Singapore:  The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the launch of ONE FANTASY , the world's largest martial arts game. It will be available at Android iOS users via the ONE Super App. Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:  "We are extremely excited to announce the launch of ONE Fantasy, the world's largest martial arts game, for our millions of fans so that they can showcase their deep knowledge and skills about our ONE Championship athletes, and martial arts in general. Delighting our fans is at the core of what we do an we will continue to find ways to engage with fans and bring them closer to ONE Championship atheletes - both in and out of the Circle." Fans will get a chance to participate in ONE Fantasy alongside every ONE Championship live event. Using knowledge and critical thinking skills, players use assigned credits  to add ONE Champi...

Party planning is exciting, but we can't deny it can also be intimidating for us parents. I've been through a lot of party planning for my kids who are all excited in celebrating their birthday with friends and family. The most relaxing and hassle-free planning for me was when they celebrated their first birthdays at McDonald's!  Let's see what made Marian Rivera-Dantes and daughter Zia choose McDo party Take it from Marian Rivera-Dantes herself, who is seen in this video by McDonald's, having a breeze as she and Zia takes us through their party planning process! As one of the top birthday party destinations for kids, McDonald's aims to make party planning as stress-free as possible. Parents can rely on McDonald's hands-on party planners, known as Guest Experience Leaders, to stay on top of the party details from start to finish, so parents can take a back seat from the stress of planning and just enjoy milestone moments as much as they sho...

Honey has been very popular not just as a kitchen staple, but also as an alternative natural medicine known way back in the ancient times. Filipinos are now conscious of their health and eating habits. Filipinos love sweets, and because we care for our health, the use of honey as an alternative sweetener evolved because of the good health benefits. We know that honey poplular for its medicinal properties and now, many of us use it as a sweetener to our drinks and desserts, and cooking as well. In the US, September is celebrated as the National Honey Month. Healthy benefits of honey in its pure and untreated state: ➤ It packs in a lot of nutrients good for the throat and the stomach ➤ It can also help lower cholesterol levels ➤ It is said to facilitate better memory ➤ Better sleep Here in the Philippines, there are many honey products that are now available in the market. The vicious liquid – which is byproduct of bees using the nectar from flowers – has high le...

There comes a time in your life that you have to stand up and say, "Enough is enough." And that's the day when you decide to change your life for the better. Who doesn't want to become accomplished? Even the "gifted" and brilliant ones have to pay the price so as to realize their goals in life.  When we fail to eat on time, get enough exercise or sleep between seven to nine hours a day, we're compromising our health and wellness as we reduce the maximum extent that our body must function. Consequently, the effects in our body may extend and manifest as early warning signs of hair loss.  Take it from celebrity beauty and salon expert Fanny "TF" Serrano, who once personally experienced such ordeal. For him, avoiding harsh synthetic solutions and choosing to use the right products with natural ingredients is a must and still the best way to deal with mane problems like losing or thinning of the hair. With this in mind, embracing natural he...

I'm excited for this! The newest A9 2020 smartphone is finally coming! So, OPPO fans be ready, because A9 2020 will be available for a limited blind pre-order starting September 14 until September 19 only.  Customers may visit any OPPO concept store nationwide to reserve. A non-refundable down payment of Php1,000 is required to proceed with the full reservation of the said handset. The pre-order comes with a price unannounced yet to keep the excitement for the new series going. The pre-ordered A9 2020 handset will come with an XSound Wireless Bluetooth Headset worth Php2,099 as freebie. Turnover of pre-ordered units will start on September 28, 2019. Claiming of the unit and the freebie will only be available where reservation is made. OPPO will issue a blind pre-order card upon successful reservation which should be presented as an official proof of claim. The new A series smartphone smartphone sports powerful features such as the 48MP quad camera that is capab...

I've known Black Arrow Express for quite some time now and so far they never fail to be of good service when it comes to eCommerce industry. It's great to hear that they are now partnering with Go Swak, an eCommerce platform that fixates on group buying of items at a discounted price. There are so many logistics that I hear and I know that Black Arrow is one of the best! Black Arrow Express, last mile, warehousing and consumer delivery firm under total logistics provider that AAI, today declared that it is aggressively expanding operations in Asia. Aside from Black Arrow, Go Swak also partners with Bench, Golden ABC, Rudy Project, Flytpack and Merchby. The partnership cements Black Arrow Express' position as a key-player in supporting the growth of the eCommerce industry in the country. While there is a huge growth in the retail sector, there are still gaps in delivery in fulfillment. Black Arrow aims to address those gaps and lead the way for digital innovat...

SM Southmall is elevating their yearly Coffee Fest with coffee's all-time favorite pairing –  donuts! Witness the opening of Donut Yard  – the first ever Donut and Coffee Fest in the South on September 18! They're going big this year with larger than life, Instagrammable donut and coffee displays which we can all visit starting September 16-29 at the Food Street Concourse. And to officially kick start the fun, there will be a South Donuterie  launch on September 18. Exciting games are in store for attendees like the Ball Pit Hunt where you'll dive into a huge ball pit in pursuit of the ball with thrilling prizes; and the Bring Home the Dough (and Coffee) Quiz, where they test you on your donut and coffee knowledge! The icing on top of the cake (or glaze on top of the donut rather) is the Pastry Atelier Workshop where you can experience making and designing your own sweet treat. You donut want to miss all these fun festivities down South! For more infor...

This is good news to supporters of agricultural industry! A great support to our local farmers and their homegrown products that will widen their reach and promote Äng Sariling Atin." Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with Go Negosyo, the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship's official advocacy, to digitize the agricultural industry in the Philippines. The initiative equipped farmers with the skills and knowledge to sell their homegrown products online. Through this partnership, local farmers can promote their products directly to consumers, as well as expand their reach nationwide via Shopee. They can also reach more customers at minimal cost, allowing them to deliver quality local produce to online shoppers at competitive and affordable prices. Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines , said, "Through out partnership with Go Negosyo, our local farmers will be able to tap the full potential of ...

On September 9, users can look forward to 24 rounds of Flash Deals with discounts up to 90% off  Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates Super Shopping Day by offering All Day Sitewide Free Shipping Shipping ₱0 minimum spend on September 9. In addition, consumers can look forward to flash deals up to 90% off, 100% cashback and discount vouchers, and amazing prizes to take home from Shopee's ₱1 Game. Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, "We are thrilled with the overwhelming support from all our users since the launch of our annual 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This year, Filipino's can expect even more exciting offers, including no minimum spend Free Shipping, hourly flash deals, and vouchers released throughout September 9. We hope to have everyone join us in celebrating 9.9 Super Shopping Day."  Get Ready for This Year's 9.9 Super Shopping Day  On September 9, users will be ...

A report illustration shared by Canalys on their website MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 2019 - According to the report released by Canalys, OPPO is now officially one of the smartphone brand leaders in the Philippines besting its known competitors in terms of market share. OPPO gained 28% of the share; while Samsung cornered a total of 19% and Vivo earned 17% of the share for the second quarter of 2019. The report also stated that SEA achieved the most growth in Asia, and Greater China. OPPO shipped 7.3 million units in Q2 of 2019 in SEA, close to Samsung's 7.7 million units record. "We are humbled by this achievement given that we just came into the country just 5 years ago. As innovation is at the core of the OPPO brand, we value the importance of being able to to provide only the best smartphones that will enable the Filipinos to move forward to achieve their goals. We promise that this is just the beginning as we're fully committed to continue bringing ...

Philippines, August 2019 - There is no limit to dreaming. After all, age is just a number, and it is never too late to explore new opportunities or chase new dreams. That is the message that McDonald's reminds everyone in its latest online video featuring music icon Mr. Jose Mari Chan  and McDonald's Philippines Chairman and Founder Dr. George T. Yang. Set to the duo's collaborative duet of Jose Mari Chan's "Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile", which he made popular in the 1970s, the film shows the two men exchanging roles for a day. Each one gets a glimpse into the day in the life of the other, as we see Jose Mari Chan experiencing the fulfillment behind running McDonald's and bringing smiles to his customers' and employees' faces. Dr. George T. Yang, on the other hand, a classical musician himself, gets to warm up his vocal chords as he spends the day rehearsing for a concert. In the end, they find themselves back in the comforts o...

The story of the Ibong Adarna has captivated children across the Philippines for generations. Now, Repertory Philippines  is bringing the colorful tale to life for families everywhere with a new English version called The Quest for the Adarna . Produced through RTYA (REP's Theater for Young Audiences) , the vibrant original musical will be running from September 14 to January 26  at Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1 . The play takes place in the peaceable and prosperous kingdom of Berbania, which is ruled by the beloved King Fernando and his equally loved wife, Queen Valeriana. They are blessed with three sons–all mighty warriors. The eldest and heir to the throne is the pompous Prince Pedro; the second son is the dashing Prince Diego; and, the youngest, the kind-hearted Prince Juan. Their idyllic life is shattered when King Fernando is struck with mysterious illness and can only be healed by the song of the mythical bird, Adarna. Anyone wanting to capture th...