Halloween 2018 Events for Kids: Hotel Edition

Halloween is almost upon us and there are a lot of celebrations happening around the metro. This year, I listed and created the Halloween 2018 Events for kids: Hotel Edition for those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle at the malls. I'm sure your kids will have a SPOOKTACULAR time trick or treating in their costumes this weekend. 

Alabang

Acacia Hotel

Where: Acacia Grand Ballroom, Acacia Hotel Manila, 5400 East Asia Drive corner Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
When: October 31, 2018 11 am to 2 pm 
Ticket Price: Php 1188 nett per person
For more details, click here.

The Bellevue Manila

Where: Grand ballroom, The Bellevue Manila, North Brideway, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
When: October 27, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
Ticket Price: Php 1,100 nett per person
For more details, click here.

Crimson Hotel 

Where: Crimson Hotel, 2609 Civic Drive, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntilupa City
When: October 27, 10:00 am to 4: 00 pm 
Ticket Price: Php 1,100 nett per person
For more details, click here.


Bonifacio Global City 

Shangri-la at the Fort 

Where: Adventure Zone, Kerry Sports Manila, Level 5, Shangri-la at the Fort, Taguig City

When: October 28, 2018 1:30 pm

Ticket Price: Non-members: Php 3,500 Members: Php 2,500

For more details, click here.

F1 Hotel 

Where: Infinity Ballroom, F1 Hotel, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

When: October 27, 2018 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Ticket Price: Php 1,700 nett

For more details, call 908-7888 or email inquiry@f1hotelsandresorts.com

Makati City

Berjaya Hotel 

Where: Berjaya Makati Hotel, Makati Avenue cor Eduque Street, Makati City

When: October 27, 2018 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Ticket Price: Php 700
For more details, call (02) 750-7500 or email manila.inquiry@berjayahotel.com

Dusit Thani Manila 

Where: Dusit Thani Manila, Ayala Center, Ayala Avenue corner Pasay Road, Makati

When: October 31, 2018 during lunch and dinner

For more details, call (02) 238-0888

Mandaluyong City

EDSA Shangri-la

Where: Marquee Tent, EDSA Shangri-la, 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City

When: October 28, 2018, 1:00 pm
Ticket Price: Php 2,200 nett per person
For more details, click here.

Manila 

Diamond Hotel 

Where: Diamond Ballroom, Diamond Hotel, Roxas Blvd, Manila

When: October 28, 2018 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Ticket Price: Php 1,000 net per person
For more details, click here.

Hotel Jen

Where: Latitude, Hotel Jen, Roxas Blvd., Manila

When: October 28, 2018 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Ticket Price: Php 980 nett per person, Php 500 per kids (4-11 years old)
For more details, click here.

Quezon City

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

Where:Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

When: October 28, 2018 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Ticket Price: Php 900 nett per person
For more details, click here.

Hive Hotel & Convention Place

Where: HIVE Hotel & Convention Place, #68 Scout Tuazon corner Mandarin Street, South Triangle, Quezon City
When: October 28, 2018 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
Ticket Price: Php 1000. nett per person
For more details, click here.

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Awesome Easter Egg Hunt Parties in Metro Manila 2018

In two weeks, we will be celebrating Easter Sunday. If you still don't know where you will be celebrating, there are a lot of Easter events that will be happening around the metro. 

To help you in your decision, I handpicked a bunch of awesome Easter egg hunt parties as well as amazing Easter weekend staycation promos that will make your kids really EGGcited. Check them out below: 

How To Throw An Unforgettable Birthday Party For Your Kids - The Do’s and The Don'ts

There are wonderful ideas for throwing your kid an awesome birthday party on the internet. Unfortunately, some of the writers of these ideas either never had a child, or never threw their kid a birthday party.

As with everything in a parents universe, a party is only fun if it is functional. If you have to use phrases like “Don’t touch that!” or “Here, let me reach that for you.” you are either a glutton for punishment or you have missed the mark. Your child's birthday party is for your child. It is designed for a child's skill level. It should be cute and fun, but not to impress the adults. With that in mind, we are going to give you some ideas that will let you be the envy of other parents and make your child feel like he is king for a day.

Press Release: Ballet Manila Stages Severino Reyes’ “Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang”

Did you know that Lola Basyang is male?

Lola Basyang was the pen name of writer Severino Reyes, the genius behind the enchanting stories that has been adapted to books, comics, television and films.

Here are other amazing Lola Basyang facts:

The writer was 75 years old when he wrote the first Lola Basyang story entitled "Ang Plautin ni Periking", about a kindhearted boy with a magical flute and flying carpet.

He was known as "Don Pinoy" but for his magical tales he adopted the character of Lola Basyang, an old woman well-loved by her grandchildren because she regaled them with magical stories about kings, queens, dragons and other incredible creatures.

Lola Basyang's character was closely similar to Mother Goose the imaginary author of fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The name was inspired by a woman named Gervacia Guzman De Zamora who was known as "Tandang Basyang".

The stories were published in a special section in Liwayway the oldest Tagalog magazine in the country. The publication began in 1922 and included serialized novels, short stories, poetry, comics, essays, news features, entertainment news and articles, and many others.

Writer Severino Reyes is considered one of the giants of Philippine Literature. Aside from Lola Basyang his most famous play was 'Walang Sugat" a Tagalog zarzeula about the brave Katipuneros during the Spanish occupation. On August 21, Ballet Manila opens its 20th performance season Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang,” three captivating dance productions of love, fantasy and adventure. Ballet Manila will bring back the storybook magic of “Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon,” “Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya” and "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin”, first staged in 2008.

Choreographed by Osias Barroso set to the melodies of national artists for music as arranged by Mon Faustino, “Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon” is about a princess who falls madly in love with a bird prince. Their love is put to a test when her furious father expresses disapproval over their unusual relationship.

Ballet Manila Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde choregraphed “Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya”. Set to the music of Joey Ayala, it tells the story a boy in search of his sisters who were captured by a beast, as a punishment for their father's greedy streak. The boy strives to fulfill their father's dying wish by coming face to face with the monster that took his sisters.

“Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin.” was choreographed by the late Tony Fabella with music by Ryan Cayabyab. The tale is about a poor worker who was given a violin when he helped an old lady. The enchanting rhythm of the strings sends listeners in a trance bringing about an unusual change in behavior.

The dance production goes onstage at Aliw Theater on August 21, 22, 28, and 29, at 8:00 p.m., and on August 23 and 30 at 3:00 p.m.

The show is co-presented by Manila Broadcasting Company, Anvil Publishing, Aliw Theater and Star City. Other sponsors are ACS Manufacturing, First United Travel, Papa John’s Pizza, Manang’s Chicken, Empire Salon, Slimmer’s World, Island Rose, and whatshappening.com.ph.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call 891 9999 and the Ballet Manila marketing hotline at 552 7502. 

Bianca Gonzalez launches Paano Ba To?!

Before she surprised us with her destination wedding, celebrity endorser, TV host, magazine editor, columnist, blogger, UN advocate and now, wife, Bianca Gonzalez, added book author to her resumé. I had the opportunity to meet the multi-hyphenated super girl when she recently launched her first book, "Paano Ba 'To? How to Survive Growing Up."

I have always admired how Bianca carried herself on TV and voiced out her opinions. I'm an avid reader of her blog too. This is why I didn't pass up the chance to meet her in person and get my hands on her book. (Thanks to Sky for the invite.) 

I rushed to National Bookstore in Glorietta and it looked like I wasn't the only one excited to meet her as the place was already jam-packed when I got there. Standing room only na lang. 

Bianca arrived dressed like her "doodle-self" on her book cover. 

Bianca said that writing a book was one of her dreams and dedicated this new accomplishment to her mommy Ofel. She talked about how she got the idea of writing the book when her young followers started asking for advice.

Bianca gives out advice based on her personal experiences in life, love, friendship, career, fashion and passion in this new book. Not claiming to know everything, Bianca had the help of experts and celebrity friends like, Anne Curtis, Luis Mazano, Atom Araullo and many more to share pieces of their mind as well. Girls in their tweens and teens may find this book very helpful for them while growing up in this crazy world of ours. I got two copies, one for me and the other for my little sister.

Bianca was so pretty up close and was very sweet when she signed the books.

I can't wait to give this book to my little sister when I see her.

Now you know what you're getting for Christmas, little sis. 

Paano Ba To? How to Survive Growing Up by Bianca Gonzalez is available at all National Bookstore nationwide.  

You can follow the super girl, Bianca Gonzalez on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

P.S. Congratulations on your wedding, B! (Yes! Feeling close na ako.) :)

Brick Adventure at Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle

Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle, the 2000-square meter zoo and private facility inside the Manila Zoo has just launched a new attraction last  November 30, 2014. 

Our family of three was there when they opened Brick Adventure. Here they showcased their collection of Lego animal sculptures. Some of them were huge, standing 4-6 feet tall. They sure were a sight to see.

They also had an area for kids to build their own Lego sculptures. Here's the little boy trying his hands on some of them colourful bricks. 

Of course aside from these, Kinder Zoo also has 58 different species of animals. They have seven Hyacinth macaws just like Blu from the movie Rio. 

You can not only look at the animals, you can also interact with them. Some birds are flying freely and a boar was also roaming around the place when we were there. 

The little boy enjoyed playing with Gabbie the baby gibbon.

We had a really great day! I think that this would be a great place to take any kid. 

For more information, you can find Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle on Facebook and Twitter. 

Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle is at Manila Zoo, Adriatico Street, Malate,Manila

Event Alert! Cardinal Santos Medical Center's Lactation Fair: Providing Care Through Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Calling all mommies and moms-to-be! The month of August is also known as Breastfeeding Month. In line with this, Cardinal Santos Medical Center and its Breastfeeding and Perinatal Committee invite you to this year's Lactation Fair: Providing Care Through Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond on August 30, 2014 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Listen to an inspirational talk by Ms. Ina Raymundo and lectures about breastfeeding and pregnancy by our expert doctors.

Fun games, raffles, prizes, giveaways and food await. There will also be a Lactation massage demo.


This will be held at the Assembly Hall 1, Academic Wing, Medical Arts, Building, Cardinal Santos Medical Center. Registration starts at 8am.

REGISTRATION IS FREE!

For more information, check out the poster below.

You may also contact Dr. Julie Valencia or MS. Karen Monarbo of the Department of OB-GYN at 7275754 or 7270001 Local 3122 or Dr. Jodi Dizon of the Department of Pediatrics at 7270001 local 3116. 

Cardinal Santos Medical Center is located Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan City.

Moms be Proud: Shout You The Mom! {Press Release}

By the time a child reaches his second birthday, his mother would have changed his diaper 7,300 times. By his 18th birthday, she would have prepared for him 19,710 meals--and spent more than 100,000 hours to his care, granted that she gets to sleep eight hours every day that is, which is doubtful. Motherhood truly is an all-encompassing vocation, which can sometimes overwhelm mothers themselves.

But what makes moms so good at what they do is that they absolutely love what they’re doing. Caring for baby while running her home, making sure healthy meals are prepared at home, and all the children’s needs are met. They do the groceries, take the kids to the dentist, and oh, and in most households, moms hold 9 to 5 jobs or run successful businesses too!

Mommy Mundo Founder Janice Villanueva says, “We admire moms for their almost superhuman qualities, their powers in time management and multitasking alongside their ability to do anything and everything for their loved ones, and they all do these things wholeheartedly and passionately at that! And because most moms do all these tasks with grace and usually with flair even, we may sometimes forget to show her some appreciation and affirmation.

Even moms themselves sometimes don’t seem to recognize their own efforts. That’s because taking on numerous responsibilities and caring for those we love come natural to us. Still, we should take pride in who we are and the important roles we play not only in our own families, but also in our communities and country.

This Expo Mom 2014, we shout out YOU THE MOM! – this is a campaign to recognize the many big and small accomplishments of all moms. Through various planned activities online and at the Expo Mom event, we affirm and appreciate all the awesome things that moms do every single day, whether they’re taking care of their babies at home, doing volunteer work for a cause they believe in, or helping out a friend in need.

Now on its seventh year, Expo Mom is the biggest event of its kind, gathering progressive, active moms in an environment that’s both recreational and educational. Showcasing beloved mom brands alongside mom- created products, Expo Mom has drawn over 60,000 mom participants since 2008. It has become a venue for like-minded moms to establish lasting connections and has also become the catalyst for the mompreneur movement in Manila. This year’s Expo Mom will feature over 60 booths at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center, Palm Drive, Ayala Center. Expo Mom 2014 will also feature all-day talks, demos, and raffle draws.

Expo Mom’s You The Mom! campaign puts the spotlight on all the unbelievably good things that moms do by featuring 10 women whose stories represent every mom who has made a difference in her community,her family and in her child’s life.

Real portraits of these moms, as photographed by Cres Rodriguez-Yulo, will be showcased via in an online gallery, hoping to spur on a complimenting social media campaign encouraging everybody to take the time to post a #youthemom statement. Statements from moms can be a post on what they are most proud of as a mom. For non-moms, posts can be a shout out all the good things that your mom has done for you or recognize a mom friend who inspires you. By using the hashtag #youthemom and #expomommanila, posts will be tracked and 3 of its participants will get a chance to win sponsored shopping sprees at Expo Mom.

At Expo Mom, a “You The Mom!” signature wall will allow moms to write their statements on what they are most proud of as a mom. “You The Mom!” is a celebration of motherhood,” Janice says. “We want to give value to moms who make a difference in the lives of our families and influence the course of our country. If you know of such a mom, give her a hug today to show just how much you appreciate her. If you’re a mom yourself, go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back because you’re doing an awesome job! You The Mom!”

Entrance to Expo Mom 2014 will be a requested donation to MomShare’s literacy projects. One hundred percent of Expo Mom’s entrance fees will go to its partner beneficiary, Kinder Project, which aims to provide reading tools and training to public school teachers in Quezon City and Payatas.

Mommy Mundo Privilege Passport holders get in free and will bring home a You The Mom! Tote bag. To apply for a Passport, log on to www.mommymundo.com/passport.

For more information and event updates, visit www.expomom.com. Download coupons and the event map from the website and be prepared for a grand time. To be part of the You The Mom! Campaign, check out www.expomom.com/youthemom.

Follow Mommy Mundo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on events and activities for moms throughout the year.

KEY CONTACTS

Monica Santiago


09088657245

monica.creativejuice@gmail.com

Janice Villanueva

09189300313

Janice@mommymundo.com