Philips: Creating Better Lives through Meaningful Innovations

Being part of the PHILIPS Mall Road Show, which kicked off last 2013 has truly been an immense blessing and an unforgettable experience! It was my honor to be the Master of Ceremonies of all the PHILIPS road shows, held in the country's biggest malls. Being one with PHILIPS as they, through their Consumer and Lifestyle products encourage and espouse healthy, holistic and happy living.

This year, 2014, the campaign is coming to a close as we have just 4 legs remaining. But the gems of wisdom I gained will be further enriched as I share these on to others. Most importantly, the friendships I have made with the Amazing Philips team, and my fellow Philips Ambassadors prove that this is indeed something I will cherish throughout this lifetime.

TRIVIA: The famous PHILIPS logo show STARS and SOUND WAVES upon a SHIELD. The Stars signify its might, being the leader in its industry then until now. The Sound Waves recall their first groundbreaking innovations - radios and gramophones which played a big role in History. In fact, it was PHILIPS who introduced the cassette tape to the world. These elements are enclosed in the coat-of-arms or shield, is a testament to its founder's ingenuity, honor and integrity, which they continue to uphold today.  

This is one amazing and inspiring journey, so let's begin with our first few Philips Mall Shows back in 2013...

Our first two legs were held at the Glorietta Activity area, and boy were there a lot of people. I had a blast promoting my favorite PHILIPS products, such as the PHILIPS AVENT steamer blender, which I myself am a proud owner of! This is perfect for creating meals for your babies and kids, and also with whipping up yummy and healthy soups, sauces and dressings for yourself! Below are my two favorite PHILIPS products which are just amazing in our kitchen... 

The PHILIPS electronic pressure cooker, which lets me cook up dishes in no time. You just put the ingredients in and few minutes after, savor nutritious and insanely delicious meals! 

And below is the majestic Philips SAECO Coffee Machine. My day is always perfect no matter how stressful it may be, when I start it with a perfect cup from my SAECO machine. What's coffee without SAECO, and without a Selfie? 

  

One of our Ambassadors, Ms. Nancy Reyes Lumen, timeless kitchen goddess, taught the audience how to make your own nutritious soy-based drinks using the PHILIPS Soy Milk maker, and of course, cook delightful dishes using the Philips Electronic Pressure Cooker, while belting out a nice few lines in between! From Kitchen Diva to Philips Singing Superstar!!! 

And now we head on to our fun Galleria road show! Below shows my promoting the childcare brand closest to my heart - PHILIPS AVENT! Over my next blog posts, I would like to recapitulate the many wonders of being a new mom, and how Philips AVENT has helped me every step of the way! Not to mention, trusted me to be the official emcee of most of their events for the past five years and I pray to always be part of our happy and growing PHILIPS AVENT family... 

And to all moms, like me: we can't just let ourselves go. We need to look good and feel good for our partners, our kids and most of all - our own selves. PHILIPS has a wide range of superb personal care products that lets you look glam in minutes! 

I already have my PHILIPS hair dryer, and I am going to get that fab straight-or-curl iron next. Below shows me introducing another Philips Ambassador (for the personal care line) who is no less than the very talented Ara Fernando, Stylist to the Stars... 

This walk-back just makes me so thankful to be part of the PHILIPS Mall Road Shows! I'll be posting more of our exciting and empowering adventures soon. PHILIPS does not only "Continue to make better lives through Meaningful innovations," but also allows us to empower ourselves and bring out to best in us, with world-class products and their campaigns that inspire and unleash our innate creativity and brilliance. 

“No matter what happened yesterday it is insignificant when compared to what lies within the core of your being today.” - S. Brewer

Fluff and Warmth... welcoming our Polish chicks

I don't remember a lot during my childhood, but I know that it was a happy one. I remember the time I portrayed the Little Red Hen during our pre-school play when I studied at the St. Therese Little Flower Pre-school.

Another fond childhood memory was when we vacationed at our Marinduque farm and I found a little chick being pecked at by a hen, perhaps not recognizing it to be its own. I rescued the chick and nursed it to life, painstakingly feeding it with grains of rice and insulating it to revive it. I was ecstatic to realize that it was actually becoming better after several days...

..... Until my baby sister came and stepped on it! My beloved pet chick was beyond saving. I could not forgive her for squishing my chick and cried about it for a long time.

But yesterday, we celebrated with the arrival of our two Polish chicks, which hatched yesterday, February 12, 2014. Just imagine how these were two tiny eggs back in January 20 when I got them at the World Gamefowl Expo at the World Trade Center. It was nothing short of a miracle and my 4-year old son was simply so thrilled to have two pet chicks to care for. I cannot say that chickens are my most favorite animals, but they surely hold a special place in my heart.

Above shows my son and I looking thrilled with the Baby Polish chickens! One was pure yellow, which will grow up to be pure white, while the bigger one was black and white. We chose to name the white one SNOW, while the bigger one will be called POLY.   

The name POLY didn't come from it being a Polish Chicken, but from the fact that it was a POLYDACTYLY. This was derived from Greek words πολύς (polys), meaning "many" and δάκτυλος (daktylos), meaning "finger) . 

If you see the photo above, POLY has 5 fingers on each leg, instead of just 4. This was just another miracle for us! Having a polydactyly is considered to be a lucky omen. 

These Polish chickens seem to be related to the Silkies, a breed of chicken with very soft feathers, likened to fur. They look very fluffy all over, whereas the Polish chickens only have fluffy crests. Below is a photo of my son, Godric Matthew, carrying a Polish Chicken for the very first time. This Polish rooster is the father of our yellow chick... 

To end this post, I would like to share a funny comment my friend and colleague told me when she learned how my son and I are into chickens, much to the delight of my dad, an aspiring game fowl breeder: 

"Why can't you be a normal mom and just get your son a puppy?!??!" 

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The Grand Finale of Baby Company Grand Baby Fair 2014

Day 3 served up to be bigger and better as SM Megamall became so packed with people trying to Keep up with the Kramers! I came in as a Sea Queen (or tried to be), and I got thumbs up from the adorable Kendra Superstar!

Above shows me with the adorable Kramer gals. Kendra was really born to be a star; such a natural with the mic and with the camera! Scarlett was also very cute. Below shows baby Gavin with his mom, saying hi to the gals. Such a heart breaker!

Of course I had to grab my son to have our photos taken with Team Kramer, but he doesn't seem too pleased about it. Needless to say, it was a riot onstage!

At this point, I feel that I am really in my element. Not just talking about my Sea-inspired outfit, but also about hosting. It is my passion, and I am just so grateful to have the energy and the opportunities to do so, while balancing a demanding corporate job, and of course, carving out some quality time with the Love of my Life, Godric Matthew! 

I also met the lovely mommy and beauty queen, Priscilla Estrada, and for the first time, I am actually taller than her... thanks to the illusion this photo above suggests. Kudos to this amazing, intelligent woman, who really made waves during the Giant Carrier segment. 

Above shows our celebrity chef and my good friend, BFF Chef Dang Adrias. You have surely seen her in various morning and lifestyle shows, and she has led her beautiful face and amazing cooking prowess in a segment of Philips AVENT, on how to whip up nutritious but delicious meals for babies and kids! Always happy to work with Chef Dang, who is truly beautiful inside and out. She is a mom of three, and is always generous to share her time and talent.

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Sailing and SALE-ing on the High Seas with Baby Company!

I am thankful for the honor emceeing the Grand Baby Fair by the Baby Company, the Baby Specialist! It's my second consecutive year with them, and it is always a delight to meet experts and parents who all share one thing in common - the beauty and joy of being a parent! This year, we had over 200 trusted essentials for parenting and pregnancy under one roof, specifically at the SM Megamall's Megatrade Hall.

As usual, I came in full battle gear, adhering to the theme of the Grand Baby Fair 2014, "Under the Sea." Some of the resource speakers and celebrity guests mistook me for a gypsy, and it was hilarious. The rest of the guests made sure that they commend my Pirate outfit. Above shows me during Day 1 at my opening spiels, then interviewing Dr. Christopher Soriano, a renowned OB-Gynecologists as he talks about tips for new moms about Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, in a segment presented by Philips AVENT: For the Best Start in Life. 

Of course I my son, who is already 4 years old, will never get tired of playing with TRUMAN the rabbit, the official mascot of Philips AVENT worldwide. I have so many wonderful things to say about AVENT as i remember 4 years ago when I was a new mom, how they helped my son get a great start in life. 

And now we are at Day 2, where I tried to achieve a "Sea Princess" inspired look, with an aqua blue, Aphrodite-cut dress and pearl accessories. I also put a symphony of colored extensions in my hair for that mermaid effect.

I was also able to meet stunning Mom, Cheska Garcia Kramer toting her adorable little boy, Gavin, forming 2/5 of TEAM KRAMER. She spoke about the joys of parenting, and caring for her adorable babies' skin.

Plus there were Rica Peralejo and Daddy Dominic Ochoa who also spoke about the best things about becoming parents. And lastly, FISHER-PRICE brought in their lovely Mom Ambassador, Ms. Audrey Zubiri to talk about the Joy of Learning with her two adorable kids, and also shared the happiness of having another one on the way! Having a bun in the oven makes her bloom more than ever! 

Today I had a ton of fun, took home new pearls of wisdom, and grabbed two kids, Baby Bree aka Little Mermaid, and Baby Gavin Kramer... until their moms saw me and took their babies back! 

Will be blogging tomorrow for the phenomenal Grand Finale, Day 3 of the Baby Company's Under the Sea Adventure Fair! 

Will be sailing and sale-ing the Megatrade Hall for Big, big discounts on my favorite baby and kids brands for now!  

Fashion has never been this Big! The Mega Fashion Hall Inauguration

I love SM!

This has been my battle cry for the past two years ever since joining this world-class corporation. It also happens too that most loyal patrons who hire me for weekend hosting jobs always pick SM Supermalls as venue 80% of the time.

Last January 28, SM proved there is a lot more to love when they finally unveiled the much awaited SM Mega fashion hall! Like a beacon in EDSA, this new wing catapulted SM Megamall to greater heights!

Welcome to the home of Beauty and Fashion! I cannot wait when they finally unveil global fashion brand H & M soon... Have to wear my battle gear when its doors finally open! 

Above: Glad to have bumped into style icon Teresa Herrera. 

Tons of sweet treats too were ours for the eating... er... taking!!! I just had to pose in front of this tower of pastel French macarons that were too pretty to eat! Below 

shows the goodies BAKED BY ANITA which are the yummiest baked goods I've ever tasted! She was so generous to let us try her Bocaditos and her delightful cupcakes! 

Thank you miss Anita Li for the delightful goodies and for sharing the treasures from your oven, for the world to taste! I never knew what "Bocaditos" were until you came along and asked me to try them! Photo below shows me, Mary, with Ms. Anita Li (in black) and my colleague, Joyce Bantugan, the lovely Leasing Manager of SM Masinag. Please try these amazing products at level 5 of the new SM Mega Fashion Hall. 

Happy Shopping... Welcome to a world of amazing new treats only from SM!!! I love SM! Well... I just had to say it again... 

My Attitude of Gratitude

I thank The Lord for finally allowing me to BLOG. I have spent basically the entirety of my life writing, and I just know that this is what I will keep doing for the rest of my life. So today I also carve for myself a small hollow in Cyber space, to share the things that I love to do and the things I do best! I hope that through this web log, my family and friends somewhat experience the happiness and contentment brimming within, as I am so thankful for where I am now, knowing that I am slowly getting to where God has promised me, while enjoying and being thankful for every single thing and happening in my life!

Photo below shows me and my son Godric when he was only around 15 months old, and on the right is a snap I took just a month ago, he is now already 4 years old!

Where did all this goodness start? When I became a mom of course. This was four years ago, back in 2009 and it was something I did not expect to happen to me so early. I was 22 when I had my son, Godric Matthew. I always knew I was going to have him, but just not this soon. I was driven, ambitious and aggressive but driving 'round in circles. Back then I would push so hard, knock on all doors but it was only when he came, that the Fruit, so to speak,of my efforts, finally blossomed...

He came, put some direction in my life, and like a big fat Angel, punched a hole through heaven and now in my arms, just let the blessings flow right after him.

This Blog - like a child who only hones his gifts, talents and character in time, will for now, take in the form of who I am. I know most blogs only specialize in fashion, some are all about gastronomic adventures and new dining finds... But for now this will take me shape and wear the many hats that I wear too - as an Event Host (on weekends)  a Leasing Manager for the #1 Company in the Philippines, a frustrated chef/foodie/food critic, a traveller, an aspiring entrepreneurial Champ and most of all - a Proud Mommy! I love to travel the world with my son and let him ride on my back as long as I can!!!

I hope that in one way or another I inspire you with my writing, my stories and #Selfies as I send you some good vibes from where I am. Life may not be perfect for me, but I make it a point to brim with Heavenly Energy and Indefatigable Good Vibes and Optimism. Life has sent storms my way, but here I am standing stronger and more Faithful to God!

This is for you, my Son, as everything I do is for you. I love you, my Godric Matthew! God chose to bless me profusely through you, my Greatest Blessing!

"You have yet to know the heights I've been, to grasp the depths within... "