Make Believe's Spook-tacular Halloween 2012

Make Believe Productions would like to thank everyone who supported their series of halloween events. Here;s a run-down of these successful activities.

October 20

Skycable's Show and Tell: A Halloween Talent Show

Make Believe participated in this fun and talent driven event organized by Skycable's Fun Club! Kids were treated to Make Believe's interactive booth with shadow puppetry and an exciting telling of the otherworldly story, "The Man in the Moon," during the main stage show. Our very own Creative Director, Lesley Leveriza-Lina was a distinguished judge in the talent show, where some 14 kids showed off their respective talents in singing, dancing, and even Origami! 

Make Believe hosting Sky Cable's Halloween Talent Show.

October 27

Glorietta Halloween (Hollyween)

 

It was red carpet and glitz and glamour galore at the Glorietta Halloween event! Make Believe had a Hollywood arts and crafts booth in Glorietta 5, where children made fabulous movie star shades and stylish glitter wristbands. Make Believe was also able to pull in Harry Potter from Hogwarts and Captain Hook from Neverland to interact and take photos with the kids! 

A participant posing with Harry Potter at Make Believe's 

Arts and Crafts booth at Glorietta 5.

October 28

 

Unilab's Run United

Unilab invited Make Believe to handle the active daycare for all children of participating runners. Make Believe was ready and waiting for the kids at the crack of dawn and facilitated a slew of energetic activities which included free drawing, face painting, interactive storytelling, and theater and movement workshops!

Teacher Lesley doing theater exercises with Unilab kids 

after their Fun Run.

Bel-Air Halloween Storytelling

 

This event was organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Bel-Air, Makati, specifically for the children of workers in their village. Make Believe storytellers entertained the kids by sharing two tales: 1) Si Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan, and 2) Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende. The stories emphasized values such as taking care of the environment and valuing one's family above all.

Bel-Air kids listening to Make Believe's storytelling.

Fully Booked Spooky Halloween

 

Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street was truly fully booked at the atrium last October 28 as many people came and brought their children to watch Make Believe do a crazy, zany storytelling of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." There was also free face painting and a costume contest with amazing book prizes provided by the store. 

Teacher Nina and Teacher Lesley telling the crazy adventures of Alice in Wonderland to children of all ages.

Teacher Nina and Teacher Lesley telling the crazy adventures of Alice in Wonderland to children of all ages.

October 30 

 

Scienceville Halloween Party

 

Scienceville, a premiere village in Parañaque, invited Make Believe for their Halloween party entitled, "Forever Young: A Neverland Adventure." The event was organized by the Sisterhood of Scienceville (S.O.S.) to promote camaraderie among the youth and build friendships with new neighbors. Teacher Lesley and Teacher Niña did an interactive storytelling of Peter Pan interspersed with games, which were enjoyed by kids and their parents alike!   

Scienceville kids enjoying the games and interactive  storytelling of Peter Pan.

Scienceville kids enjoying the games and interactive 

storytelling of Peter Pan.

October 31  

 

Greenbelt Hollyween

Greenbelt patrons were treated to an appearance of their favorite Hollywood icons care of Make Believe!  Classic style icon Audrey Hepburn, glamorous rebel James Dean, and Twilight's Bella and Edward interacted with fans and posed for pictures at the Greenbelt 5 fashion walk.   

James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Bella and Edward 

posing with Teacher Nina at Greenbelt.

About Make Believe:

Make Believe Productions is a theater production company founded in 2006 with the aim of building up, educating, and enriching the youth through the craft of theater. They aspire to create passionate young artists unafraid to explore, dream, create, and express themselves. They also strive to touch and captivate others through the staging of beautiful productions that push the limits of all vision and imagination.

Make Believe Productions, Inc.
Magallanes Village, Makati, 1232
Telefax: (632) 729-5899
Email: inquiry@makebelieve.com.ph
Website: www.makebelieve.com.ph
Facebook: makebelieve.productions

Twitter: MakeBelieve07

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Chiz Escudero for Senator in 2013

I was there as a pioneer member of "Team Chiz". We are a group of students and young professionals who volunteered ourselves to work together and bring then Rep. Chiz Escudero to the doors of the Senate. That was way back in 2007, the very first time he ran as senator. 

So after six years of being a senator, many asked what had transpired? has he proven himself worthy of the people's votes once again and served for another six-years term.

An elected senator is expected to create or file bills, that's his primary role, to make laws.  But to date, nothing yet can be attributed solely to his name. As Chairman of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, to date Senate Bill No. 2817 still awaits signature of President Noynoy Aquino.  This bill entitled "an Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance".  If enacted, this will become a significant law for human rights, perpetrators of involuntary disappearance will be meted the penalty of "reclusion perpetua" or life sentence which is equivalent to 20 years and one day to 40 years of imprisonment.

Another bill, Senate Bill 2106 titled "An Act to Grant Monthly Pension to Government Retirees under RA 161 Who Have Reached the Age of Seventy Years." According to Sen. Escudero, this proposal recognizes that majority of this class of retirees has been living in abject poverty, and many of them have to depend on dole-outs from close relatives and friends. Aged government personnel who retired need monthly pension because of their late age their opportunities of earning are already almost nil.

To date, not a single bill can be attributed to his name as main author, probably most of his works just like mentioned earlier are still in process and/or for signature of the Philippine president.

Nevertheless, as a young and outstanding politician he is already coveted with many awards such as: 2008 Anak TV Seal's Ten Most Admired TV Personalities; 2008 Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum; 2007 Asia's Idol, Asia News Network; 2005 The Outstanding Young Men Awardee in Youth Leadership; 2002 Gawad Papuri Awardee; 2002 Most Outstanding Congressman of the 1st Session of the 12th Congress; 2002 One of the Outstanding Solons of the 12th Congress; 2000 Legislator of the Year: 2001 Top Congressman; 2001 One of the Outstanding Solons of the 12th Congress; 2001/2002 Leaders of the 12th Congress; 1998, 1999, 2000 Most Outstanding Solon; 2000 Outstanding Public Servant of the Year; 2000 Exceptional Young Achiever; 1999 Grand Advocate of Press Freedom; 1999 Youth Achiever in the Government Sector; 2000 9th KBP Golden Dove Awardee.

Many says, he talks a lot but less action. Agree! he is the one whom we always see on television, hear on radio interviews, visible in public forums talking about many issues.  He was then the Spokesperson for the Presidential candidacy of the late Fernando Poe Jr., he is a public figure and because of his talkies, someone like me have been becoming aware of the current issues and stop to think, and re-think these relevant issues. There maybe two kinds of person, the "thinker" and the "doer". He might be needing another term to continue what he has began.  He is young and intelligent and our country needs someone like him, amidst those traditional politicians, he can be someone of a trend setter, to make things happen and go for change.

What's my say with regards to his admitting a relationship with a local showbiz personality, Heart Evangelista? I would like to put this aside with regards to my admiration of Sen. Chiz Escudero as a politician.  I consider his having a girlfriend (after being separated from his wife) just as normal for a single-status person like him, he is just human.  Is this a campaign strategy? I don't care, neither I care about Heart Evangelista because I am not a fan of her.  Will I go against Sen. Escudero because this relationship might not do good for his next campaign? probably. He made it to the Senate as a known family-man six years ago.  Hopefully, he'll make it again and his answers to these questions put into action.

If "Team Chiz" will call on me again to serve the team, I will readily offer my services.

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Helping to Ease the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells. It can affect almost any part of the body. The growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize to distant sites. Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common risk factors, such as tobacco smoke. In addition, a significant proportion of cancers can be cured, by surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, especially if they are detected early (www.who.int).

It is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008, majority occurs in low and middle-income countries.

In the Philippines, cancer is now the third leading cause of mortality, claiming thousands of lives every year.  It is considered a catastrophic disease owing to its impact to health, productivity and over-all quality of life and the high cost of therapy that cause impoverishment of patients and their families.  Based on the latest data from the Philippine Cancer Registry, breast cancer is now the top site of malignancy affecting mostly women in their most productive years of life.  Thus far, at least 10,000 breast cancer cases are being reported annually in the Philippines with a mortality rate of about 40% (Philippine Cancer Facts and Statistics 2010).

With the growing census of cancer incidence in the country, there is real concern in providing supportive care not only during treatment but more so when the treatment side effects start manifesting.

To highlight the celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Point of Care solutions Inc. (PCSI) in partnership with United Laboratories recently introduced Evolife products to the Philippines. These are products that specifically formulated for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.

The main objective is to offer quality products that will greatly reduced the pain and inconvenience being experienced by cancer patients brought about by the treatments that they are going through.

PCSI is the exclusive distributor of Evolife's full range of cancer-support care products that are the result of years of research and development by a dedicated team of dermatologists, oncologists, and scientists based in France.  Evolife products contain a unique blend of natural minerals that provide premium hydration and protection for patients undergoing therapy treatments.  

EvoSkin Gel Cream and Evolife Hydrating Skin Cleanser: provide a unique hydrating solution for skin side effects of cancer therapy such as cracks, dryness and a burning sensation

EvoMucy mouthwash and spray: for mouth sores

EvoLip: for chapped or sensitive lips

EvoDry mouth spray: to combat mouth and throat dryness

EvoDonto toothpaste: for sensitive and irritated gums

EvoCapil hydrating spray: calms the scalp and rejuvenates hair follicles to encourage hair re-growth

EvoDeo deodorant spray: an alcohol-free deodorant spray for hypersensitive skin controls hot flashes and excessive sweating

EvoNail: helps revitalize darkened, yellow, brittle or cracked nails and restores them to their natural state.

There were cancer patients who attended the event and they shared testimonies how these products have at least managed to shaped their lives while undergoing treatments.  Despite the agony, the pain that they are experiencing because of the disease itself, what I can see in them are brave personas.  Each one of them gladly told us stories of how they are combating the condition and how Evolife products have helped them a lot.

According to cancer patient, Tina, when she underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she experienced mouth sores and burning sensations on her skin. "The mouth sores were too painful to eat anything so I lost a lot of weight.  After my doctor recommended EvoMucy mouth was, the sores disappeared in 3 days for good.  This helped me regain my energy as I went through with my treatment.  I also used EvoSkin Gel Cream and EvoNail.  after using it for a few days, the burning sensation went away and my nails did not blacken at all, unlike other patients undergoing treatment."

The new partnership also aims to further boosts Unilab's concern in expanding its portfolio to provide a wholistic supportive care in alleviating the condition of cancer patients.  Thsi new offering is a response to the need of addressing the side effects as much as the cancer treatment itself.



For more information about Evolife and Evolife products, visit www.evolife.com.ph

Also visit the Cancer Support Shop at the CSMC Cancer Center
10 Wilson Street, Greenhills West, San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines

BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink's Hakot Papremyo Promo

The very first winner of the Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink Hakot Papremyo Promo is none other than a 66-year old homemaker. She recently got to bag all the groceries her pushcarts could handle within a total of two  full minutes of shopping time and with up to P15,000 to spend.

The lucky shopper, Angelina Escobar, is the first winner of BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink's Hakot Papremyo promo, the free shopping spree offered by BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink to all its loyal customers. Together with her daughter and son in-law, Escobar spent her winnings at Cash & Carry in Makati city, loading up cartfuls of BEAR BRANDS Powdered Milk Drink products and other grocery items as quickly as her alloted couple of minutes allowed.

Angelina Escobar rushes down the aisles at Cash & Carry for two minutes of “Hakot”  shopping. 

Escobar was among hundreds of participants who joined the promo by enclosing in a legal-sized envelope P100 worth of any combination of Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink, Bear Brand Choco Powdered Milk Drink, or Bear Brand Busog Lusog Family Cereal Drink.  With the participants' name, contact details, age and signature, the envelopes were dropped at 127 drop boxes in participating supermarkets nationwide. 

Escobar admits to being a long-time BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink user, and has even raised her children on the values it advocates. “Sa tulong ng sustanyang hatid ng gatas, tinuruan ko silang maging masipag sa pag-aaral para magtagumpay sa buhay,” she said.

 

Jasmin Estacio, consumer marketing manager for BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink, said, “We hope that in our small way, we were able to help Nanay Angelina and her family.  BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink has always been committed to helping whole families strengthen their bond through affordable, nutritious and delicious resistensya-building drinks.”

Angelina Escobar (third from left) gets a big hug from Kuya Bear as she poses with her daughter Jill and son-in-law. 

The BEAR BRAND Hakot Papremyo promo is ongoing until October 31, 2012. Up to 250 more lucky participants will be picked to win a two-minute shopping spree. Visit leading supermarkets for more details on how to join.

 

 

Yabang Pinoy Launches PHmade: “It’s Worth Buying For”

A revolutionary campaign was recently introduced to promote Philippine made products. The PHmade movement aims to encourage each and every Filipinos to support locally made products and services. Such will create a big impact and to contribute for the growth of our economy

Yabang Pinoy intensifies its consumer revolution campaign through the PHmade movement.

The pioneering Filipino pride movement, through PHmade, yet again encourages Filipinos to support Filipino ideas, business concepts, products, and services. The campaign aims to educate Filipinos, through videos, print materials and events, on the availability and viability of Filipino brands, and on the positive impact that going local contributes to the economy.

PHmade’s tagline “It’s Worth Buying For” encourages each Filipino to think twice before spending: is it really worth buying for? Yabang Pinoy believes that small things, when done together, can create a big difference. If each Filipino became conscious of where he spends one peso, he will understand how each choice affects himself, fellow Filipinos, and the country. PHmade also aspires to influence Filipino entrepreneurs into supporting local natural and human resources.

Indeed, patronage of locally made goods and services should be a lifestyle. It enables homegrown brands to improve and compete against foreign brands. The local economy also improves as money goes back and forth between consumer and business, employee and employer. And as more entrepreneurs create, develop, and expand their businesses, more job opportunities are generated. PHmade recognizes Filipino ingenuity and the role of each Filipino in nation-building.

PHmade focuses on seven categories: Produce, Home, Footwear, Fashion, Personal and Home Care, Food and Beverage, and Entertainment. The campaign will continue to collaborate with Filipino entrepreneurs and encourage them to continue to improve their products and services and to always aim for Filipino brands to be global brands.

PHmade is a project of Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering Filipino pride movement that started in 2005. As it celebrates its 8th anniversary, the organization includes it among numerous Filipino pride projects, such as the Y.A.B.A.N.G. Camp (Youth Achievers Building A Nation of Greatness Camp), Yabang Pinoy Goes to School, Pinaka-mahabang Todo Patintero, Global Pinoy Bazaar, and many more. In the 8 years that Yabang Pinoy has immersed itself in various nation-building activities, it re-affirms its belief that true progress and development in our country will start once Filipinos begin living a proudly Filipino lifestyle.

Yabang Pinoy invites every Filipino to be part of the PHmade movement. As early as now, save November 10- 11 2012 for the 8th Global Pinoy Bazaar – a showcase of Filipino products made with 100% Filipino Love and Pride.

For more information on Yabang Pinoy, visit www.yabangpinoy.com or email yabangpinoy@gmail.com.

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SAY GOODBYE TO WEAK TEETH!

Our Mom is our do-all, know-all true friend and as some people say, our “bestest best” friend in the world. Nothing she says or does will make us look or feel bad; most of the time, she is our comforter when we are depressed, our companion when we are alone, and our reliable problem-solver.

And she’s even more unfailing when it comes to her family’s health, especially her kids. She is our round-the-clock reminder when it comes to telling us to take our medicines when we are sick, to drink a glass of milk either before going to bed or during breakfast, or brushing our teeth before and after meals.


Speaking of brushing our teeth, this is something that most kids forget—well, don’t like—to follow no matter how much they love their Moms. However, lesson is learned later when their teeth begins to ache because of tooth decay.


When we eat, food particles get stuck in the teeth, especially in between brushing and flossing. These food particles contain sugars and acids that may destroy minerals in the teeth that, in turn, trigger a chemical reaction that causes the tooth enamel to tarnish and erode fast, thus making it weak and brittle. But tooth decay can be avoided by eating a well-balanced diet, brush, flossing regularly, brushing the teeth with a fluoride-based toothpaste, and visiting the dentist at least twice a year.


And for added measure, Moms can give their kids’ teeth a little “exercise” to be fit enough for stronger, harder and bigger bites and bring back lost teeth minerals through “remineralization” by getting into the habit of chewing a dental health gum such as Lotte Xylitol Neo.

Highly recommended by dentists, Lotte Xylitol Neo Dental Health Gum has xylitol, a natural sugar that helps stop the growth of cavity-causing bacteria to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Plus, the “calcium phosphates” of Lotte Xylitol Neo Dental Health Gum is the mineral mainly responsible in helping “remineralize” or rebuild your teeth. With just 2 pellets 4-5 times a day of Lotte Xylitol Neo Dental Health Gum, imagine the tremendous benefits to your kids’ teeth.


So who says kids can’t bite more than they can chew? From now on, your kids can say goodbye to weak teeth and say hello to good, strong bites by helping their teeth become stronger with a little help from Lotte Xylitol Neo Dental Health Gum!

Sold and distributed in the Philippines by Lotte Confectionary (Pilipinas) Corp., Lotte Xylitol Neo Dental Health Gum, which comes in Fresh Mint, Blueberry Mint and Lime Mint, is available at leading supermarkets, major drugstores and convenience stores.

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This adorable 3' Tall Airblown Inflatable Halloween Mickey Mouse self-inflates in seconds. It's easy to set up and store. Stakes and tethers are included.

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Philippines’ AirAsia extends its Free Seats promo on international destinations!

Inspired by the public's overwhelming response to its Free Seats promo for Davao and Kalibo, Philippines' AirAsia, the country's newest low cost carrier, today extended its Free Seats promo on its international destinations.  Under this promo, the seats are totally free with guest only paying for fuel surcharge, processing fee and government mandated fees such as aviation security fee and VAT.

All-in fare from Clark International Airport to AirAsia's international destinations starts at P400 for Hongkong and Macau, from as low as P1,290 for Kuala Lumpur and P5,639 for Australia via Fly-Thru service.

"Bargain hunters, budget travelers and holidaymakers will surely have a blast especailly since with our promos, planning a trip is easiest with our fares and rates all clearly laid out to our guests," AirAsia Inc. CEO Maan Hontiveros said.

The Free Seats promo on international destinations is available at www.airasia.com from 20 - 23 September 2012 and guests will be able to travel from 1 April to 30 September 2013.

Aside from Australia, the promo also offers all in fare, fly thru  service via Clark International airport to Denpasar (Bali), Surabaya, and Jakarta in Indonesia from as low as P2,649; Phuket and Bangkok from as low as P2,649; Kuching, Malaysia from as low as P4,499, and Singapore from as low as P2,489.

The Fly-Thru service was introduced by AirAsia last year with connecting flight options from selected destinations in the AirAsia route network which spans across 18 countries and 76 destinations.  It allows guests to seamlessly connect on mutiple flight legs, on certain flights without needing to pass through immigration, collect bags, re check-in between flights or have a transit visa.  Bags will also be automatically checked through to the final destination.

Guest who will avail of the fly-Thru service will be charged with a minimal fee of P900 only which will already be included in the all-in fare upon booking via www.airasia.com while connecting time is expected to take less than 5 hours.  all connecting destinations will come from AirAsia's transit point in LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) in Kuala Lumpur.

Never miss out on updates about upcoming bargain deals by following AirAsia via Facebook and Twitter.

Philippines' AirAsia call center also accepts booking of regular fares via +632 588 999 from Monday to Sunday at 0800hrs to 2100hrs (GMT +8).  Guests from Metro Manila may also purchase seats through AirAsia Travel & Service Centers (ATSC) located in SM North EDSA in Quezon City, in Mall of Asia in Pasay City and in Gaisano Mall in Davao City.

ABOUT AIRASIA, INC.

As part of its commitment to develop tourism and transportation outside Metro Manila, AirAsia, Inc. set up its hub in Clark, Pampanga in 2011.  In the same year, Filipinos welcomed the airline's brand new Airbus 320s operated by an all-Filipino crew, signifying greater opportunities for travel, leisure and tourism industries in the country.

AirAsia Inc. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in March last year to engage primarily in the business of air transportation in the Philippines and abroad for passenger and cargo.

AirAsia Inc. is a 60-40 joint venture between Filipino investors Antonio O. Cojuangco, Michael L. Romero and Marianne "Maan" B. Hontiveros, and Malaysia's International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AirAsia Berhad, which has won SkyTrax's best low cost airline for four consecutive years. (SkyTrax is the world's largest airline and airport review site.)

AirAsia Inc. began its domestic operations via Clark International Airport on March 28, 2012 by servicing daily flights to Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao, Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan and four times a week flights to Kalibo International Airport.

It launched its first international destination last June 9 with afternoon flights to Kuala Lumpur that complements Malaysia's AirAsia which has been servicing the same route since 2005.  Hongkong and Macau flights commenced last July 19. 

Let's Move & Let's Love

One of my mommy-friends is doing an advocate to reach-out to the less-privileged kids of Negros.  She is an army wife and her husband is a batallion commander assigned in one area of Negros province thus she was able to witness the lives of the people in that place.

During her daughter's first birthday last July 2012 she requested her invited guests instead of giving birthday gifts for her daughter, we just donate ten pairs of slippers to be given to her charity cause.  The response was overwhelming as she was able to raise more than 2,000 pair of slippers.

Afterwhich through some photos shared to us, truly we knew we are able to make those kids in Negros happy getting their new pair of slippers. 

In my desire to help her in her advocacy I joined her campaign such in my own little way I'll be able to help as well these kids. I have call on my friends as well and solicit support from them.  In my online mommy group, we are now having monthly campaign to raise pairs of slippers such before Christmas, we can make lots of kids happy again.

Giving can be in a big or little way, whatever manner it was, what 's important is our desire and big heart to share with others what we've got.

Just like the latest offering from United Colors of Benetton Perfumes "Let's Move" and be dynamic just like getting ourselves involved with various activities around.

 . . . and "Let's Love", doing something that we like more and with our full heart.

What about you? how do you "move and love"?

Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012

I've been into blogging since about a year ago. Initially I blog because I got enthusiasted with online contests and there are some of them who requires blog posts to share their giveaway.

After some months, I came to learned that there is more to blogging than joining giveaways.  I begin to read other blogs and get inspiration from them and at the same time self-educate myself e.g. how to install those blog widgets and applications.  Honestly, it took me time to use the "link" menu.

As I continue to read many different blogs all day long, I would like to share with you my top 10 choices and entry for the 2012 Emerging Influential Blogs.

1. Vivi's Random Ramblings (http://www.vivisrandomramblings.com/) - I like everything she is sharing on her blog especially her photos, they are so amazing and it seems taking me there on the exact location.  With her blog, I was able to travel more.

2. The Urban Walker (http://the-urban-walker.blogspot.com/) - I live in the province, some kilometers away from Metro Manila but I often go to the metro at least once a week.  Her blog is my guide on the know-how's for the latest happening in the metropolis.

3. Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (http://www.filipinobloggersworldwide.com/) - this blog has been essential for me because this is where I read tutorials that are very helpful for a newbie and not so-techie person like me. 

4. The Purple Doll (http://www.thepurpledoll.net/) - Her foodie reviews are just so exciting to read.  It provides me enough information on must-try restos and food, even what's can be found in a simple food stall. It was particularly helpful for a picky eater like me, because even before I went to visit a particular eating place, first I would like to read reviews.

5. Two-sided Perspective (http://www.herbertkikoy.info/) - this blog was likewise helpful to me because it provides me some technical know-how especially all about SEO and to better appreciate social media.

6. Pinoy Pop Culture (http://www.pinoypopculture.com/) - this blog makes me more proud that I am a Filipino.

7. Eccentric Yet Happy (http://www.eccentricyethappy.info/) - her posts are just light and easy to read, a must-read when I just need some time to relax.

8. So Gelleesh (http://www.gelleesh.com/) - I am not a real fashionable person, but maybe a wannabe. I enjoy reading her blog especially when she shares about her make-up and clothings.  She was really able to carry herself well despite being a plus size, the confidence was really there.  she is such an inspiration to her readers.

9. Love Mindanao (http://lovemindanao.blogspot.com/) - this blog makes me more appreciate Mindanao.  His posts are so inspiring for his readers to learn more about Filipino culture like festivals and events from the south.  He likewise shares must-visit places that are so amazing and make me think that I should really have a Mindanao trip soon.

10. Pinay Thrillseeker (http://www.pinaythrillseeker.com/) - I envy her travel escapades, she's a real thrill-seeker.  Her love for travel and adventure can obviously be observed from her photos, her whereabouts and the situations she needs to braved.

That's it, these are my Top 10 personal choices.  Hoping all or even one of them can brag the award.

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