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The gift of healthy ‘crowning glory’ fit for the queen this Mother’s Day

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My grandmother would always tell me; without your Mother you won’t be here in this world. As we celebrate Mother’s Day let us be reminded that this is not the only day we can show how very grateful we are to our mother. CLICHE it may be, but there’s indeed a woman behind the person we are today. And that’s no less than her—our mother. We used to call her  nanay ,  inay ,  ‘nay ,  mama , mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives. There may be opposing beliefs whether that greater maternal instinct is biologically predetermined or socially imposed, but everyone would agree that a mother is hardwired to love and care about the whole family, especially the children, all the time. For better or worse, it’s always the welfare of everyone at home on top of her priority.  No wonder she’s an epitome of a doting human b...

Home Foodie Season 3 Is All About "Madalicious Meals"

Power foodie and adventure couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania-Arellano is back again for Home Foodie Season 3 this coming May 15 with this season theme centering on “Madalicious Meals.” Home Foodie third season 3 will showcase delicious, easy and convenient dishes like the ones we partake during the official launch of Home Foodie Season 3. The couple is back with San Miguel Purefoods Celebrity Chefs, Llena Tan-Arenas, RJ Garcia and Rene Ruz, together they will share more “Madalicious Meals” which you can cook right at your very own home. Since this will be Iya’s second season, her participation is much more than she did last season as she is now ready to make recipe on her own. Meanwhile, Drew will level up his cooking ability as he tries on trendy or resto-inpired menu. The third season will also have something new as they will launch the Home Foodie Madalicious Meals Mobile App. With the app, you can download the app on your smartphone and watch 60 seconds cooking de...

Sapporo's Sense and Sensibility

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Feast your senses on one of Japan’s most striking cities Over the past few years Japan has definitely boomed as a tourist destination for many Filipinos. The country offers something for all types of travelers, from the city rat with its chic metropolitan hotspots, to those who want to take a trip back in time with its well-preserved cultural destinations. In addition to its beautiful locations, however, one of the charms of the Land of the Rising Sun is its people. The Japanese hold their culture and history to a high degree and they are known to be reverent of their social manners and etiquette. One of the charms of the Sapporo city is its people. The Japanese hold their culture and history to a high degree and they are known to be reverent of their social manners and etiquette.  As the old adage goes, the best way to travel is to act, think, and behave like a local. Japanese etiquette is vast, but there are specific manners that apply to certain locations t...