Leilani's Chronologue

Christmas has always been a cheerful and jovial celebration. To a child, it is the excitement of receiving a gift from Santa. To a hardworking parent, it is the joy of seeing their families being reunited once again, and to a teenager, it is the anticipation of the feast of Noche Buena. Filipinos love celebrations especially when they can all enjoy them together. Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop, has always been a part of this joyous occasion. Their products are a symbol of thoughtfulness, sweetness and joy especially when shared with friends and family. To make this season even more special, Goldilocks launched a variety of cakes and desserts especially made for the Christmas season! Bring the true spirit of Christmas in your home with the Goldilocks Christmas Wreath Cake! A decadent chocolate masterpiece coated with vanilla frosting and topped off with a decorative green wreath-inspired design. The new Vanilla Christmas Roll is also a great g...

It's the season of giving and it's a joy witnessing the happiness of pediatric cancer patients as Shopee treats them to a fun-filled afternoon with fun games and gifts. Giving back, making them feel that they are loved and showing that we care is a priceless gift that is truly the meaning of Christmas. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, warmed up for its 12.12 Christmas Sale with a meaningful Christmas Party for pediatric cancer patients at Bahay Aruga halfway home. In line with the season of giving, Father of Philippine Christmas Music Jose Mari Chan made a special guest appearance to spread fun and kindness with Shopee. The patients and their parents forged fond memories with their loved ones as Jose Mari Chan performed his iconic songs "Christmas in our Hearts" and "Please Be Careful With My Heart". In addition, beneficiaries also took part in exciting games and activities to win a variety of prizes incl...

Typhoon Kammuri made its first landfall in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogron at around 11PM on December 2. Kammuri intensified just before it hit the landmass with a maximum sustained winds of 165km/h near its center  and 230km/h gustiness. "I wasn't able to sleep well last night not because the strong winds and rain bothered me but because I was worried about the families in evacuation centers and their deserted homes made of light wooden materials," shares Rey Montimor, World Vision Program Manager of Albay and Sorsogon. ` Information from the Department of Education's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) shows that 14 million learners are affected due to class suspensions across more than 26,000 schools in 12 regions. Meanwhile, UNOCHA's Joint Analysis of Disaster Exposure data says that there are at least nine million people in the affected areas - Camarines Sur, Albay, Quezon, Catanduanes, and Camarines Norte, 300,000 children of who...

TV personality Marc Nelson and Lion King musical's child actor JJ Dolor, both world Vision ambassadors spent a day in Makilala, Cotabato to visit quake-affected children and their families. World Vision ambassador Marc Nelson, a staunch advocate for disaster risk reduction, participated in an early activity aimed at helping children cope from the earthquakes in Cotabato. "Going around the town of Makilala, we've seen schools that were severely damaged by the earthquake. In the village where we distributed relief items, we came across temporary shelters with little pieces of tarpaulins that can only last for few months especially in this weather," shares Nelson who is a staunch World Vision advocate on disaster risk reduction. World Vision child ambassador and Lion King musical star JJ Dolor joined World Vision in their community visit in the quake-hit Makilala, Cotabato "I was saddened to see children like me staying in evacuation centers. Des...

Are you ready for the exciting news of the year? Our favorite online shopping app and the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee , is inviting us to its 12.12 Grand Christmas Show with Philippines' Christmas icon Jose Mari Chan on December 12. Just tune in to Shopee Live at 9AM and get a chance to win giveaways worth ₱1 million including iPhone 11, JBL Bar 2.1, Xiaomi Electric Scooter, and more. Super exciting day for all of us! Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines,  said "As Christmas draws closer, we are excited to enhance the Shopee Live experience to engage and entertain our Filipino users. Shoppers can look forward to another fun and interactive show where they can win Shopee coins, vouchers, and product giveaways. We invite everyone to make the most of our deals and promotions as we close 2019 with our final sale of the year." Consumers can look forward to special appearance by Shopee brand ambassador, Jose Ma...