Free Mass Wedding for Pag-Ibig Fund Active Members this Valentine's Day

 Marriage for some people may just be a piece of paper, especially in this day and age where couples would either choose to live together under one roof (without the sanctity of marriage) or couples would end up in splitsville after things wouldn't work out between them. But for the hopeless romantic and conventional ones out there, they'd still want to get married because marriage somehow makes the said union official. I bet women in general would want to see themselves walk down the aisle too as they hold on their bouquet of flower and in their bridal gowns. 

Next month, February is going to be the month of hearts--yup, the dreaded Valentine's Day is fast approaching. People around would start to get cheesy and singles like me would be dreading that day simply because we had no one to share it with (of course, spending the commercialized V-day with the family is different when you share it with a significant other). So much for my drama, this blog post isn't about my own experience as a single. This is about a free mass wedding announcement for Pag-ibig Fund active members.

Natural Looking Wigs at Black Hairspray

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

There were really times when I just wanted to have a hair makeover in order to achieve a different look. I'd sometimes feel so frustrated that my hair doesn't have that bounce and shine, instead it was limp and lifeless. The only time it looks good and cooperates with me was after coming out fresh from the salon, after having my hair done by a professional stylist. I wanted to have my hair styled in a different way but I'm too afraid to try a new hairstyle that might not look good on me. So when I stumbled upon Black Hairspray, I realized I need not actually do something as drastic as cutting my hair off. One quick browse from the site and you'll see why so many people are blown away by lovely and natural-looking half wigs. 

Look at the photos below, they speak for themselves, they look and feel so real: 

Those wigs looked so real and others who have tried them on would swear that they also feel real. One can try on different hairstyles and experiment on colors too. I'd like to gift my dear friend in high school a Black Hairspray wig. She had just finished her chemotherapy treatment and I wanted to give her this because I know it will make her feel amazing. 

FamilyMart’s easy, tasty ways stick to your healthy eating New Year resolutions

Kani Salad

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The new year signals a fresh start for everyone. This is the perfect time to achieve that better version of yourself -  wiser, braver, and fitter. Always at the top of our resolutions list is to shed off a few pounds or to eat healthier. But sticking to that “become healthier” resolution could be quite the challenge when you’re always tempted to indulge and put off making a trip to the gym.

So, to ring in the new year and help you realistically commit to being healthy, FamilyMart offers you nutritious dishes made specially by the students of Enderun.

Caesar Salad

Get your dose of protein, fiber, and calcium from a classic Caesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, chicken, and parmesan. You can also opt for something a little bit richer but still filled with vitamins and minerals like Kani Salad composed of crab meat, mayonnaise, and greens. For something more filling, go for the Cobb Salad with all that good stuff like cheese and bacon but heavy on the greens to make it guilt-free. Healthy eating can also be easy on the pockets because these salads are only for P89 each. 

Cobb Salad

FamilyMart is also helping you get fit and fab with special offers from Yoga+. With a minimum purchase worth P150 on Live Light, and Live Right participating items, you can avail of a Trial Drop-In class for only P100. You can also upgrade the offer to an unlimited 2-week package by adding P899. Just visit www.yogaplus.ph to find a Yoga+ branch near you and for more details on their rates.

Converge ICT lends support to “My Dream in a Shoebox”

Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. recently lent its support to the “My Dream in a Shoebox” Gift-Giving Day activity for the benefit of the Payatas Orione Foundation. The event was held at the Mother of Divine Providence church grounds located in Payatas, Quezon City.

“My Dream in a Shoebox” is a long-running project that collects and distributes shoeboxes filled withschool supplies to poor and underprivileged Filipino children  around the country. It is spearheaded by TeamAsia together with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP).

It was the first time that Converge ICT participated in such an inspiring event in Metro Manila that was held in one of the most poverty-stricken areas in the metropolis. According to Ms. Mari-Au Acuesta, HR Director of Converge ICT, most of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events were focused in Pampanga where Converge ICT traces its roots.

Converge ICT served as food sponsor for the more than 700 people, composed mostly of kids, their parents and volunteers. They also put up a photo booth and a face-painting area at the venue, the first time these were included in the gift-giving event. The photo booth and face painting truly delighted not

just the kids but also the kids-at- heart, who all patiently waited for their turn. The long lines were a testament to the fun-filled activities’ success.

Even Converge ICT personnel, particularly their graphics design team, did the face-painting themselves long after the professional face painters have left. This further elicited laughter among the kids who nonetheless remained wide-eyed with excitement.

“We were delighted to see the response of kids. They were all awed by the Photo Booth setup and of course, the face-painting. They marvelled at the kiddie-friendly images drawn on either hands or face,

and clearly they had fun, even if the Converge ICT personnel took over the face-painting chores. It was an inspiring sight,” Acuesta said.

Mr. Jesus Romero, COO of Converge ICT, bared that this initial CSR venture of Converge ICT will definitely see a repeat next year, and hinted that perhaps will even be bigger in scope.

For her part, Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, President of Team Asia and the project’s main proponent, said she can’t believe that “My Dream in a Shoebox,” which started through a dream, is in its 9 th year already.

“We thank our many sponsors who supported the project throughout the years and still continue to support us until today, including other new sponsors.”

Hamlin was delighted that Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. joined this year’s edition of “My Dream in a Shoebox.” She thanked Converge ICT for participating as a Platinum sponsor and helped feed the throng of kids who came in droves.

Converge ICT, Inc. started its business in 1992 and was already granted a congressional franchise. The company has many Tier 1 international peering partners to ensure fast and reliable connectivity. It also partnered with top domestic peering partners currently has the 3 rd largest Internet backbone in the country to help further improve the Internet experience of Filipinos.

For more details about Converge ICT, Inc. and its Internet offerings, visit www.convergeict.com.

Slick Tight Pomade Product Review: Organic Hair Styling Product

Every man wants to look his best, and part of that look is his hair. Hair products for men have been around for a very long time, and pomade is just one of many choices out there. It is important to note that it is not necessarily sold by that name specifically. The consumer must look at the ingredient list to know if he has a paste, wax, cream, or oil based product. 

My nephew, Kyle Madrid likes his hair sleek and shiny without the grease

My teenage nephew Kyle would always say in the vernacular, "Galawin mo na lahat, 'wag lang ang buhok ko." He abhors when someone tries to pick on his hair because he has spent time "perfecting his hair style" according to his preferred looks. Now, here's the sad part, since he's been using hair styling products since he was 8 years old, he's gotten dandruff because those products he's been using has dried up his scalp. And as his guardian, I had been searching for the right product that would make Kyle do whatever it is that he wanted to do with his hair sans the fall of dandruff and flaky scalp. 

Purple Plum Fairy and her mom sandwiched her nephew Kyle Madrid

The first thing that came to my mind upon hearing the word pomade was something that most Lolo (grandfathers) would often use on their hair. But that misconception got easily debunk after I reached for a tub of Slick Tight Pomade. It’s a hair product that has been created to form that greased up look. 

Slick Tight Pomade variants in Bubblegum, Cool Mint, Strawberries and Cola scents