5 Big reasons why you should stay at Seda Atria when in Iloilo City

I was still in my elementary school years when I last set foot in this city of love, Iloilo City. My mother is an Ilongga. Her family came from the town of Calinog located in the central part of Panay Island. I grew up in an Ilonggo-speaking household in a Bisaya community hence, I feel lucky to converse on both dialects.

When my family decided to go to Boracay for our summer vacation this year, I right away suggested that we flew to Iloilo and do the bus ride to Caticlan, the jump-off town to the island. I thought we’ll be hitting two birds at the same time - do beachin’ in Boracay and we get to see Panay countryside and explore Iloilo City thereafter. And that’s exactly what we did.

Iloilo City is a contrast of fast becoming an urbanized city outfitted with modern conveniences with still much of its old and historical character remains an integral part of its culture.

May The Fourth Be With You: Summer 2019 Pool Party at Marco Polo Davao

The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to get a thrill out of it!

Come on and dance with me!

Marco Polo Davao, the premier 5-star hotel at the heart of the City, celebrates the summer season by hosting May The Fourth Be With You Summer Pool Party on May 4.

“This pool party is one of the many signature events of Marco Polo Davao. We are committed to be the trendsetter in the Davao Region. This is also to strengthen the local experience of our guests”, said Marco Polo General Manager Colin Healy.

General Manager Colin together with the hotel’s Heads of Department spearheaded the welcome of the hotel’s regular and most valued guests and partners with a laser lights pool party theme at the 4th level of the hotel.

Give the queen of our home the best Mom’s Day Treat at Seda Abreeza

A delightful urban staycation with a special add-on for the Moms 

plus a sweet and indulging lunch buffet 

on the 12th of May in Seda Abreeza.

It’s Mom Time and the queen of our homes deserves nothing but the best! Seda Abreeza has made the occasion very special – from a staycation treat to a sumptuous lunch buffet in Misto.   

Families may go for a staycation in style and comfort in Seda Abreeza’s room package from May 5 to 12, 2019. Moms get to have additional perks per stay as Seda partners with wellness businesses as Elysia Spa and Hello Amber. Elysia Wellness Spa has been a consistent partner of the hotel as its provider for years now and is headed by mom, businesswoman, and former DavWell chair Cherry Al-ag, while Hello Amber is a brand born in 2017 that personalizes handcrafted accessories and is owned by Cel Panganiban, a starting Mompreneur. 

My mom, Elizabeth. A Marks and Spencer Mother’s Day Story

My mom is wise in a lot of ways. I learn a lot from her.

At 44, Elizabeth Lopez Unlay, Abeth as she is fondly called by her friends, is a wife to Dave, mother to four kids and a businesswoman. Being all that, she says it’s a blessing and an everyday challenge, and in all the roles she scores high. Though her days are centered around the family, she manages to find herself me time, which is good. 

My name is Francine Cassandra Unlay. I’m 15, the second child and the eldest daughter. Let me tell you why I have the best mom in the world.

Here’s the big picture. We are four siblings, two boys and two girls, aged six to 18. Imagine what my mom is faced with? School work, teenage dilemmas, varying hobbies, age gap management, varied food preferences and mom manages them all quite well.

Deconstructing Bisayan Dry Humor – ‘Itlog mu, noy – orange’

Hello, there my dear readers!

This post came out of my pre-sleep routine watching vlogs of foreigners who came adventuring the Philippines. To be honest, I find some of them annoying and amazing sometimes seeing how they enjoy/dislike navigating Filipino culture and documenting it on their vlogs (and exploiting the gullibility of C-D segments of Pinoy social media netizens to amass subscribers. Well, you may disagree on me on this one but that’s just how I see it, it is my opinion.)

Anyway, If I’m still into ethnography research right now, these vlogs are actually a wealthy source of qualitative information coming from the etic observers outside of Filipino culture. But since I'm so out of school already, it's a suggestion to those who are planning and or still are in the early stage of their research.

Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Teaching

Each year, thousands of students earn their teaching degree and go on to fulfill their dreams and aspirations, helping to inspire and make a difference to the next generation. If you like the idea of becoming a teacher, but you haven’t made up your mind yet, here are five reasons why you should pursue teaching as a career and how your enthusiasm and hard work can help students flourish. 

Energizing Environment

With a job like teaching, the chances of you getting bored are slim to none. As you will need to constantly use your brain to stay engaged with your students, there are a variety of daily problems that you may have never faced before. Teachers are always learning something new, helping them to evolve and grow. Being in a classroom full of engaged and enthusiastic students can help keep you motivated too. 

How to Balance Work and School More Easily

Today, university education has become more and more essential if you want to get the career of your dreams, with many entry-level jobs requiring you to have attained at least a bachelor’s degree. But, the high cost of studying has made it even harder for many students to get through college without working-part time to cover the cost of tuition and living. Even if you are eligible for financial aid, you may still need to work in order to pay for your rent, bills, and other essential living costs while studying. So, what can you do to improve your work/study/life balance and still find the time to do things for yourself, wind down and spend time with your family? 

Complete the mission in style with the 0917 x Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame collection!

Are you ready for the big finale? Show your love for all things Marvel with the latest apparel and accessories collection from 0917 - 0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame!

In partnership with Disney and Marvel, 0917 Lifestyle has released its latest collection for the biggest blockbuster event this year. Marvel fans can feel like part of the team with the Avengers Suit Windbreaker Jacket, patterned after the Quantum Realm suits of the heroes as shown in the trailer. They can also show their Marvel pride with unique tees such as the Endgame statement tee, Thanos shirts, and classic Marvel tees. Other collection apparels such as sweaters, hoodies, caps, and pouches are available for superfans. Techies can also join in on the fun as the collection features premium iPhone cases, a 3-in-1 charger, and phone grips featuring their favorite Marvel heroes. 

Complete the mission for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame with Globe! Win movie passes with Globe Prepaid #PlayItRight

Complete the mission for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame with Globe!

Get more chances of winning movie passes with Globe Prepaid! 

#PlayItRight and watch it in cinemas starting April 24

Starting this April 24, Marvel fans all over the country are set to flock to cinemas for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame! For the blockbuster finale of the Infinity Saga, Globe has prepared an exciting lineup of activities and promos so Pinoy fans can get hyped for the film and celebrate their favorite heroes.

Globe kicked off its big campaign at the recently concluded Avengers: Endgame South Korea Fan Event, where Globe ambassador Ashley Gosengfiao got to meet Robert Downey Jr., Brie Larson, Jeremy Renner, and the film directors, Anthony and Joe Russo! Be sure to watch her vlog to get the lowdown on the whole #GlobeAvengers experience in Seoul.

For fans who haven’t gotten tickets yet, don’t fret. Get ready to suit up and #CompleteTheMission as Globe Prepaid gives you more chances to win movie passes to an Avengers: Endgame screening near you!

Get movie passes to this year’s biggest superhero blockbuster Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame with Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid!

The excitement continues to build up for this year’s talk-of-the-town movie set to break blockbuster records! Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, the MCU’s biggest assembly of superheroes yet, is set to premiere in the Philippines this month. If you are a full-fledged superfan who wants to get first dibs on Hollywood’s most anticipated franchise conclusion, Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid have got you covered!

With exciting promos from Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid, you get to win GMovies passes to see Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, in cinemas starting April 24!