Hiyas Books Teaching Kids to be Helpful & Healthy

Nowadays, the internet has a huge impact on children. Nevertheless, parents still have other tools they can use in teaching values to their kids. A helpful tool is a good book that children will enjoy reading. But with so many children’s books available in the bookstores, it can be a challenge for parents to choose the right book. 

Hiyas, OMF Literature’s imprint for children’s books, assists parents by publishing books that help children form healthy habits and grow in Godly character. Plus, the books are fun to read! Hiyas offers a wide selection of books on different topics, ranging from books on values and health to Bible stories and activity books.

A popular Hiyas series is the Dee the Bee series written by Joyce Piap-Go and illustrated by Maria Cristina Sison. The series helps kids develop positive values, stay healthy, and take care of the environment. In Bee Helpful, the seventh title in the series, Dee the Bee teaches young kids practical life skills they will need when they grow up, including lessons on how to be diligent, independent, and kind. The book also encourages adults to help kids nurture a caring and helping attitude by “deliberately creating opportunities for them to act compassionately.”

Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! (Tada! The Heavyweight Twins!) by pediatrician and writer Luis “Tito Dok” Gatmaitan introduces the topic of weight management and good eating habits to children. The twenty-first title in the bestselling “Mga Kuwento ni Tito Dok (Stories of Uncle Doc)” series, Ang Kambal na Hebigat not only addresses obesity in children but also gives tips on how parents can help their kids have proper weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The book features the fun illustrations of Mike Amante.

Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! (That’s Dirty, Judy Ann!), is the second title in “Oki Dok!”, the new health series by Luis “Tito Dok” P. Gatmaitan specially written for younger kids. With adorable illustrations by Cy Vendivil, Oki Dok! features fun and simple stories that address the health and hygiene concerns of preschoolers. In the book, Tito Dok explains the value of cleanliness through the endless—but loving—reminders of a mother obsessed with being clean.

Bee Helpful and Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! are available for P100.00 each, while Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! sells for P120.00. All three titles are available at National Book Store, OMF Lit Bookshop, Passages, and other leading bookstores nationwide. The book can also be ordered online throughpassagesbooks.com.

Athena: Helps Women to Stay Fit

No other milk understands you better.

Women like you, who are always on the go, seek to strike a balance between work and personal time to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. That is why you need to stay fit and attractive, to look good and feel good whenever you can. You have unique needs that only women like you truly understand.

Introducing Athena, the milk especially formulated to meet your special nutritional needs.

• High Calcium essential for optimum bone health. It is also a source of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium and Phosphorus – nutrients to help maintain strong bones 
• Low in Fat so you can enjoy this beverage without the risk of high caloric intake 
• Source of Anti-oxidants such as Vitamins A & E and Zinc to help maintain healthy skin and promote optimum immune function. 

Athena, a delicious beverage made just for you. Drink Athena today!


Athena comes in two flavors – Milk (180 grams – Php 130.00; 400 grams – Php 273.00) and Choco (180 grams – Php 130.00). It’s available online at www.athena.com.ph and in-store at Mercury Drugstore, Watsons, and Southstar.

Personal Training Like Never Before

Let’s Get Personal! 

A personalized fitness program designed by celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret?

Yes, please! 

 

Kim and Khloe Kardashian. JLo. Kate Upton. Heidi Klum. 

Do you really think these celebrities achieved their curves, all on their own? Truth is, they all have fitness trainors who design programs that fit their needs and their lifestyle. Personalized fitness programs have been known to produce the best results and have enjoyed higher take ups. 

People are more likely to follow the fitness routine if they see that it fits their goals and lifestyles. 


Unfortunately, personalized programs are not inexpensive. It can cost far more than the usual gym membership. After all, if you really can’t do it on your own—and are constantly finding excuse upon excuse not to exercise—then it’s time to get some help. 

Celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret of “The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition” fame and cable TV wellness show “Metabeats” are taking their fitness advocacy on Facebook via FWD Lifetime of Possibilities Bucket List Contest. 

The proponents of the FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge and fitness leads of FWD Live to Move fitness parties will personally guide the winners so they can achieve their #fitnessgoals. That means having a fitness program tailor-fitted to their goals, needs, and lifestyle! 

 To join, go to http://bit.ly/2zoAXR4 and tell the coaches in the comments section the number of pounds you want to lose in the next few months, like and tag FWD’s FB page: FB/@fwdlife.ph, tag five friends, and use the hashtags #EmbracethePossibilities and #FWDLifetimeofPossibilities. 

You can also visit www.facebook.com/@fwdlife.ph and check the pinned post! If you’re serious about getting fit, then do something about it. Put your heart and mind into it. Not in tomorrow’s (or whenever you feel you’ll be ready to start) fitness routine, but in today’s workout. Not in your future well-being, but in your well-being now. You are how you move. You are what you eat. You are how you balance being healthy and enjoying life. So stop making excuses and start making moments! 

Like www.facebook.com/fwdlife.ph for upcoming bucket list contests featuring Chef Rolando Laudico, directors Perci Intalan and Jun Lana of Die Beautiful, and a lot more. You can catch Coach Jim and Coach Toni at the FWD Live to Move fitness party on December 3, 2017, 4 PM, at the Central Park, SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia.

Press Release: SM City Puerto Princesa Kicks off Holiday Season

Christmas is truly magical in the Philippines. As we count down the days to the big Philippine holiday, SM City Puerto Princesa started the joy of this season for the people of the City and Palawan with the unveiling of its spectacular Christmas centerpieces on November 10, 2017, Friday at 6PM.

Palawan’s ultimate shopping and lifestyle destination together with City officials led by Mayor Lucilo Bayron started the season on high gear with unique musical performances and the grand reveal of enchanting Yuletide displays.

It was a festive and Disney-ish day in SM City Puerto Princesa as the mall made holiday magic with Mickey and Minnie.

From carols in the malls and amazing deals to being a one-stop Christmas wonderland for holiday needs, SM always makes it a point every year to provide shoppers a whole new Christmas experience for the entire family to remember and cherish forever. It is because of this dedication that SM has long been a part of every Filipino family’s Christmas traditions and celebrations.

Complete with sparkling lights, whimsical archways, amazing discounts, and fun activities, 65 SM Supermalls nationwide will join the whole country in drumming up anticipation for Christmas.

SM Supermalls is also continuing its gift giving program, SM Cares brings back Bears of Joy, which allows Filipinos to share the Christmas cheer to children. Anyone can join by simply buying an SM Bear of Joy at any SM branch. For every purchase of the cute stuffed animal, SM will also give one to children from charitable institutions.

Continue sharing the gift of joy this Christmas by donating pre-loved or brand new toys at Toy Kingdom or The SM Store Puerto Princesa and receive a P50 discount coupon. You may use the coupon for every P500 single receipt purchase at The SM Store Puerto Princesa. Promo runs until December 31, 2017.

All are invited to be part of the magic this Christmas, as SM City Puerto Princesa goes all out with non-stop Yuletide fun starting on November 10. Stay updated with #SmagicalChristmas2017 and head to SM City Puerto Princesa to enjoy exciting deals and fun activities with your family for a truly meaningful Christmas. Visit and like SM City Puerto Princesa Facebook Page and Instagram for updates and more details.

A Taste of BulaLugaw

Been hearing about this resto in our town for quite a few days now. It is said to offer a best tasting fusion of Bulalo and rice porridge. 

The resto is situated along Rizal Avenue Extension, just in front of Red Skin Tattoo and a few minutes away from the old International Airport. 

For only Php100.00 you get a large bowl of porridge with beef bulalo, add Php50 to get the special version that have the bone marrow. 

So far, it is delicious and sumptuous.