Kiwanis Club of Los Baños Recognize Lieutenant Governor Elect Grace Bondad Nicolas

 

Left to right: Florencia Villa, KCLB Secretary; Grace Bondad Nicolas, and Ferdinand "Jeck" Vargas, KCLB President and Vice Mayor Candidate. 

Kiwanis Club of Los Baños was formed on October 2011 with the leadership of Mr. Meliton Manimtim and Mr. Ernesto Flavier. From then on, KCLB has been serving the children of the community.  Most recent projects among many of their initiatives were the Oplan Sagip Mata, several Blood letting projects and Distribution of hygiene kits to the affected communities of the typhoon. 

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Dianne Medina with son Joaquin

RS Kontra Gutom Goes to Calauan, Laguna

 

Frontrow Enterprise President “RS Kontra Gutom’s”  another successful outreach for this December 22, 2021 was the Christmas gift giving held at Masiit Elementary School covered court in Calauan,  Laguna. This outreach was made possible in partnership with Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of the Tag Media group with over 300 pax attendees. 

RS Kontra Gutom group led by Frontrow Enterprise President and Founder, Direk Raymond “RS” Francisco brought joy and happiness to the indigent families from Barangay Masiit, Calauan.  Frontrow Enterprise makes it a point to make this Christmas season memorable for them by bringing in food to share, toys for gifting and games and entertainment to make them all happy. Breads from Panaderia Pantoja and food packs from Brothers Burger were distributed to Masiit folks.

A certified Philanthropist, RS Francisco, as he always does in all of his outreach programs, personally hosted the games together with celebrity dance group Chicser. It was an afternoon full of fun activities which the kids together with their parents enjoyed so much. RS Francisco generously gave out gifts and cash prizes to the game winners.  

RS Kontra Gutom project started during the early onset of the Pandemic and RS and his entire Frontrow group did not stop since then. They can be seen in areas needing help the most! 

From a quote by Norma Wesley Brooks, “Christmas is forever, not just for one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away,” it’s noble to make this happen even on ordinary days. And that’s what RS Francisco’s Kontra Gutom Program is doing. Continuously giving back to different communities in the Philippines.

To know more about Frontrow Enterprise updates and advocacy projects, follow them on 

• FB:FrontRow TV: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowtv
• Frontrow Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowPHOff,  
• Frontrow Cares:  https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowCaresOfficial

The series of December Christmas Gift Giving is a project of Direk RS Francisco in his program “RS Kontra Gutom”  and with joint projects with  Tag Media group. These organizations had worked hand in hand in giving joy and happiness every kid should be enjoying this Christmas. 

To connect to Tag Media Group, visit https://www.facebook.com/TAGmediaPH.

Healthy, Hassle-Free Holiday Bundles from The Goodwill Market

 

Tis the season to show you care by sending healthy goodies from The Goodwill Market to family and friends. The gift baskets have been carefully curated to fit different lifestyles, filled with wholesome products that focus on health and well-being. 

Right Ways to Care for Virgin Malaysian Hair

Each person is different and has different needs and different wants. As an example, Brazilian virgin hair are popular now and is currently preferred by majority of women, possibly lots of has a tendency to get brazilian hair to follow together with the style. However, some people that have personal favorites or who desire to differentiate themselves with others, they may opt to try Malaysian hair. 

Malaysian virgin hair are beautiful, sleek and it has an extremely glamorous feel. Malaysian hair can use an excellent natural-searching as well as really feel once set up. Nonetheless, with correct maintenance and also care, virgin Malaysian hair might last for many multiple usage. It is important to look after your real hair weave.So, exactly how can you take correct treatment of Malaysian hair weave properly.

Latex Gloves Help Protect the Skin of Your Hands

Many people have sensitive skin specially in their hands. I personally have sensitive hands which is why I have lotions ready.  This is usually caused by exposure to different chemicals when doing housework: dishwashing liquids and other cleaning agents can cause this. This is why you should always use Latex Gloves when you are handling such chemicals - you can avoid getting sensitive skin by protecting yourself.

Vaping As A Stepping Stone To Quit Smoking

 

I made a post 6 years ago about how vaping helped my husbandto stop smoking. I’m happy to inform you that he still hasn’t touched a cigarette smoke for 6 years now all thanks to vape products. 

Swimwear for All Women Sizes

 

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Whenever I look for swimwears online, I always find a hard time looking for a nice swimsuit that fits my body shape. Most of the time, I see plus size swim suits that fit me, but the design is just not the one I like. But since it fits, I would just wear it.

Home Improvement Can Help Affect Mental Health

Doing some home improvements is no longer a strange task for us ever since the pandemic began. The lockdowns have kept us grounded in our houses and we began to notice the things or areas that our household needs improvement. There are also times that I personally do see what needs to change, but because I don’t have enough budget to do any changes, I just let it go and tried to brush it off my mind. If I don’t try to forget it, the thought would bother me, and it feels irritating

From Nationwide to Global: Tips for Entrepreneurs Dreaming Big

 

Entrepreneurs from countries with high economic growth are in a unique position to expand internationally, mostly because most of them are deeply ingrained in global markets. If you're an SME owner who's thinking of going global, you already have your foot in the door. Here are four tips to help you move forward:

Learn International Business Laws and Regulations

Managing a business locally is vastly different from doing so overseas. Apart from differences in cultural customs and trends, you'll also have to learn international business laws. And these are extensive — from labour and employment laws to international trade compliance, finance compliance like the SOX compliance in the US, and even intellectual property rights. You'll need to read up on these regulations to ensure that your business is wholly compliant and avoid legal issues in the future. Alternatively, you can enlist the services of an international business lawyer to serve as your guide and consultant in navigating foreign legalities, which I personally would recommend given that you have the budget for it. 

Use the Right Digital Tools

You should also take note of the tools that you can use to improve your performance in international markets. A more advanced digital tool is blockchain technology. It's a decentralised and distributed public ledger that is used to record unalterable transactions. Using this technology, entrepreneurs can create an accurate and fully public record of the business's transactions, be it with their suppliers or clients. One way to take advantage of the blockchain is to use it to prove the sustainability of supply chain transactions. This assures potential clients that they're buying from an ethical source. Using technology that promotes ethical business values is now more important than ever, especially since the European Commission's SME Strategy highlights the need for a sustainable and digital Europe.

Create a Country-specific Marketing Strategy

When selling your products and services overseas, you need to be aware of local marketing trends. In this regard, you need to think glocally. According to Supply Chain Digital Magazine, glocalisation entails businesses operating on a global scale, while paying attention to local markets. This shift was spurred on by the fact that disregarding local market trends has proven detrimental to business. Moreover, it allows for the purchase of raw materials from local suppliers, which is not only cost-effective, but also more sustainable in the long run.

If you want your global business to succeed, don't neglect the local context. These differ from country to country and are even more nuanced depending on cities and neighbourhoods. So, to reach your target market, invest in a thorough marketing strategy that will engage them.

Take the Time to Learn their Language

Being a fluent English speaker aids in business transactions and negotiations with potential partners. However, it's also very much worth learning the local language. I've seen plenty of movies about business transactions with Japanese people and so the Americans do their best to learn even the basic Japanese language and Japanese culture to show respect and sincerity.  Language barriers are one of the biggest challenges of expanding internationally. Though English is the primary language for business, that doesn't necessarily mean your target market will respond well to it. Make an effort to learn the basic phrases of the country you're doing business in, and hire translators or even locals who can aid in effective communication.

Hotel Sogo Embracing the New Normal: Innovation that Lasts

 The impact of Covid-19 has slammed businesses and different industries instantly in just a short period of time, despite the efforts made in making the economy move forward, there are still businesses and establishments that feel its continuous effects just like in the hospitality industry. 

What is the Delta Variant

 

The pandemic is still a clear and present danger to everyone especially to children after the Corona virus has evolved to a Delta variant. The Delta variant is known to be more contagious than the previous variants and affecting unvaccinated people more.  Lockdowns are still being enforced hoping that the spread of the virus will delay. 

Financial Trouble? Here Are Steps To Help You To Pay Off Your Debt

 

“I am in deep financial trouble. I don’t know how to pay off my debt!” This is what I hear from other people nowadays especially from those who lost their jobs from the pandemic. Even if they receive allowances from the government, it’s still not enough for others to pay off thousands of dollars worth of credit card debt. 

Things We Consider When Renting

 

Thinking of relocating? Do you prefer buying a house or renting one? That’s actually one of the questions my husband and I talk about when we plan on moving out. We’re currently live in my mom’s house and I think it’s a good idea to stay with our loved ones during the pandemic so we could support each other and provide each other’s needs. We just have to be really careful not to get infected and so far so good. 

Women Empowerment: Are We Really Empowered?

 Gender equality is being practiced nowadays or at least being enforced in developed and developing countries which I believe is an awesome progress in our society. But based on data, it seems we have a long way to go before women can catch up when it comes to education, opportunities, or even salaries. Let’s take a look at some of the “inequalities” among men and women. 

CODE AND GIVEAWAY: 35% OFF on All Nancy Drew Games Plus A Giveaway!

 Do you love adventures and solving mysteries? Nancy Drew games are just for you! What's more, you can buy any Nancy Drew games with 35% OFF using the code: COOKOFF2021.  Promo runs from July 9 - August 2. 

Nancy Drew Cook-Off!

Her Interactive is currently running a contest in Facebook and / or Instagram where you can show your cooking/baking skills by coming up with a dish that's inspired in any of the Nancy Drew games. Click here for more details: https://www.herinteractive.com/summer-cook-off/

Giveaway

Now that you know about the code, I'm having a simple giveaway where you could win a game code on any of the top 5 Nancy Drew game of your choice! All you have to do is just comment in this blog post below why you love Nancy Drew games (it could be about one game or the Nancy Drew games overall) and follow me in Instagram (www.instagram.com/monaverdida). 

If you win, here are the top 5 Nancy Drew games you may choose from: 

Number 1: Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem
Escape the past to solve the mystery!

Number 2: Nancy Drew: Danger by Design
Go undercover in Paris and unravel a case in style!

Number 3: Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy
Enroll in a school plagued by suspicions and lies!

Number 4: Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
Follow a trail to hidden secrets and sabotage!

Number 5: Nancy Drew:  The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Take a wild ride into terror and trickery to rein in a ghostly secret!

I'll announce the winner in August 6, 2021! 

You may check out Her Interactive website for more info about Nancy Drew PC games. 

Join the Nancy Drew Games Summer Cook-Off 2021!

 

It's that time of the year once again for the Nancy Drew Games Summer Cook-Off! If you love baking, cooking, or you simply love food and taking pictures of it, you really must join! 

Podcasting For Beginners

Podcasts has been around over the last 5 years and there’s no sign of stopping it. I remember watching one podcast a few years ago and it was about how to introduce your services to clients. I think he was a motivational speaker and he showed me steps on what to do on how to get more clients.  A few years later, I see a lot of people doing the same thing he does so I believe watching podcasts are really a thing now.

Things I Miss From Working in an Office

I remember working in an office almost 17 years ago and the feeling was great. I felt like I’m an official adult – graduated with a diploma, single, and working in an office. It was amazing at first because now I can get a credit card of my own, which at the time was “proof” that I belong to the working class. 

Simple Home Improvements You Can Do During Pandemic

Ever since the pandemic began, people have begun developing hobbies that they can do inside their homes. Aside from hobbies, they also start renovating their homes to make it look more aesthetic.  I myself have been buying stuff that can help improve the interiors of our house so it would look pleasant and relaxing because my family will be staying indoors for a long time.

Networking With Other Professionals is an Important Part of His Career According to Bennet Schwartz

 

We’re living in the COVID-19 pandemic  times, but that doesn’t mean we start to disconnect to people especially to other creatives who can potentially help with your business. According to Bennet Schwartz, a business leader in Sydney, networking with other professionals is an important part of his career. Through linking with others, he gets to discover new talent, find reputable producers, and work with creative teams to fulfill his role. If you’re new to the creative scene, you may find it challenging to build networks to boost your career path.

Get 60% Off on Lumina Homes E-vouchers on Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

 Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale has a lot to offer, including 60% off e-vouchers from Lumina Homes!

Lumina House is the top affordable house and lot developer in the country and well-known for its low-cost housing segment that ranges from Php 500,000 to Php 1.7 million. But through Shopee's 6.6 Mid-Year Sale and the 60% discount e-vouchers, you can avail of their affordable house and lot units at a much lower reservation price!

Becoming a Personal Fitness Trainer During COVID-19 Pandemic

You want to become a personal fitness trainer during the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes, it is still possible to become a personal fitness trainer during the pandemic. It is also ideal because instead of people coming to gyms, the personal trainer came personally come to the client’s house and have a one-on-one fitness session depending on their agreement. 

3 Cool Landscaping Ideas for Your New Property

Our yards offer a chance to make the outside of our homes as personal and unique as we work to make the insides feel.  Although the work outside is more hands-on, the opportunities are constantly changing.  From season to season and climate to climate, there are endless ways to reinvent your property.

The Effects Of Music to People

Music has been a huge influence to people of all ages even before the pandemic began. People including me listen to music during commute, while passing time, during baths, or even before going to sleep. I believe during the COVID-19 lockdown, even more people are into listening to music. I can even see it with my own son who's 13 years old who always listen to his favorite Spotify music list.

Beauty Essentials of a Minimalist 40-Year-Old During a Pandemic

Okay, to be honest, I’m still 39 years old, but I’ll be 40 next month just to be clear. For this article, I just wanted to share with you what I have right now to maintain a decent look at home. I work at home even before the pandemic began so I'm pretty much a minimalist from the start when it comes to beauty products. 

Benefits of Living in a Condo

Just for transparency, I don’t own a condo, but my sister does. Sometimes we would stay there just for a quick vacation or when we’re bored out of our mind in our house. She would sometimes share with me the expenses she pays to maintain her condo unit.  

How to Sell On the Internet

So you wanted to start selling something on the internet. That’s good as long as it’s within legal boundaries. People nowadays are opting to get jobs online or sell online because of the pandemic going on and they prefer to stay indoors to stay safe and be with their families. 

Choosing the Best Work From Home Look

With this pandemic, life as we all knew it came to a screeching halt, and many of us found ourselves working from home suddenly. No longer needing to get up early and get hair and makeup done, you have more time to sleep in, and you don’t necessarily have to dress up as much as you would have in the past if you were still going in to your office. However, for some work from home employees, they have had to dress up even more as they are now interfacing with different clients on Zoom and other virtual meetings that they may not have had before. Check out some ways to choose the best work from home look based on your career.

The Tech Industry

If you work in the tech industry, odds are you probably had a casual dress code at your office. Jeans were likely acceptable, and while guys may wear shorts and flip flops, women still tended to dress up a bit more in a nice blouse, maybe even a dress when the weather was warm. You may not want to break into your dresses, but there’s no reason you can’t be cute and comfortable while you are working from home. A great option for those who work from home and don’t have to be seen by others is a comfy shirt and pants, either joggers, jeans or shorts, depending on the weather. When you choose an outfit like this, you are comfortable, but you are also very capable of heading out for a quick grocery run when you are off the clock.

Shapewear and Its Uses

Wearing shapewear has been a practice long before. I know because I see my mom use this back in the 80s or maybe it even started longer than that. After seeing Netflix’s Bridgerton, I think shapewear started with corsets and evolved from there. Women’s desire to have a good body shape hasn’t really disappeared all these years and what’s good is that shapewears have been changed for the better; better material, better comfort, better use.

How to Make your Lawn Healthier

Is your lawn looking a little brown and dry this year? This happens to many homeowners across the nation despite the climates they’re in. Without proper maintenance, grass can become unhealthy and begin to lose its luscious green appeal. If you’re struggling with a dry, brownish yellow yard, there are many ways in which you can bring it back to life! You won’t need a professional landscaper and can do many of the following without spending a fortune. In fact, it can be very economical to restore moisture and nutrients back into your grass. Here are few ways in which you make your lawn look healthier once again.

Where to Find Virtual Art Tours

 We’re still living in a world where COVID-19 pandemic still exists. That means we’re still staying at our homes and to be honest, I’m feeling a little down lately or probably stressed for the past months already because of the pandemic. That’s why once in a while, I check some art works that are for sale online even if they’re just stickers or posters. Art is an essential part of our culture because it allows us to have a deeper understanding of our emotions; it increases our self-awareness, and also allows us to be open to new ideas and experiences.

How To Receive, Open and Clean Packages During Corona Virus Pandemic

Sending items door to door seem to be part of my new normal nowadays. In a week, I’d be sending a document or two to someone for work or for my kids’ school. At the same time, I buy packages online from Shopee or Lazada almost twice or even thrice as much compared before the pandemic so I always receive parcels twice or thrice a week.