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Paracetamol Calpol Launches The Go Ginhawa Mom Movement

We’re very praning when it comes to fever. On the 2nd day of fever, we’re already panicking and rushing to ER. Nakakatakot kaya ang mga komplikasyn na dala ng fever. At the launching of Paracetamol Calpol Go Ginhawa Mom Movement, I have learned a few more about fever.

What is fever? What causes fever?

Fever itself is not scary, it’s very manageable actually. Fever is an increased in temperature in our body. This increase in temperature is controlled by hypothalamus, When our immune system detects a potential trouble it signals the hypothalamus through a biochemical substances. The hypothalamus in return increases the body temperature making it less favorable as a host to reproducing bacteria and viruses. In simpler terms, fever is our body’s way of fighting illnesses.

How To Manage Fever

You manage fever to treat the discomfort experienced by the patient. And when it comes to managing fever, the age of the patient is highly considered. For kids below 1 year old, you need to be very cautious and when the fever lasts for more than 24 hours, you have to bring the child to the doctor. From our experience, a 3 day fever means there is an infection.

When managing fever, you also need to take note of the physical condition of the patient when fever is low. Any signs of wearyness even without fever is a sure sign that you need too see a doctor right away.

Giving Paracetamol to the patient to manage fever should be upon the dosage advised by the doctor.

There are some beliefs and practices in fever management that are considered ineffective. One of these is wrapping the patient in a blanket or dressing up the patient in thick clothing. Para daw gisawan ang pasyente. This can actually cause more discomfort to the patient.

In managing fever, it is providing Ginhawa that matters most and Paracetamol Calpol is committed in helping us provide that kind of ginhawa to our kids.

Go Ginhawa Mom Movement

As a celebration and commitment to us moms, Paracetamol Calpol launches the Go Ginhawa Mom Movement. It is a community of moms who advocate providing only the best care for their children.

Paracetamol also named 3 Go Ginhawa Moms: actress Jolina Magdangal- Escueta, fellow blogger JAckie Go and TV host and news personality Suzi Entrata- Abrera.

Be A #GoGinhawa mom

You can easily connect with other Go Ginhawa Moms and be updated with tips on how to give “ginhawa na maasahan” . Moms will have access to educational videos and blogs to help them manage their child’s fever. How to be a #GoGinhawa mom like Jolina, Jackie and Suzie?

Like Calpol Facebook Page
PM your Full name with contact details, email address and child’s name and age at Calpl FB Page

Invite your fellow moms to be part of the #GoGinhawa movement too! Together, let’s enjoy motherhood and our children’s precious moments even when fever hits, with doctor recommended Paracetamol Calpol. Because when fever is gone, life takes place!

How To Apply For A UK Child Passport

Posting this blog post for my sister who now lives in UK and someday, this article will be of big help to her: When Will My Child Need Their Own Passport?

Travelling on your own can be exciting and life changing. Travelling with children? Now that takes travel planning to another level. We take a look at the child passport requirements for your jet setter in training.

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Until October of 1998 it was possible to have your child included in your own adult passport. However in 1998 the rules have changed. Nowadays you will have to apply for a child passport (regardless how young your child might be) if you plan to travel with your family. The good news is that the child passport is valid for 5 years.

To qualify for a UK child passport your child should be under 16 years of age and one of the following three: a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen or a British overseas citizen. You will also have to have parental responsibility (which is automatic if you are the child’s mother, the child’s father and you are married to the child’s mother, were married to the child’s mother at the time of birth or have adopted the child).

It takes up to 4 weeks (or longer during certain periods of the year) to be issued a child passport so do plan ahead especially if you have a holiday booked.

To apply for a child passport you will have to either fill out the online passport form or request one online. The price of a child passport is Ł45 or Ł55.75 if you use Post Office’s Passport Check and Send Service. If you are pressed for time you can use the Fast Track Service. The cost of a child passport issued via the Fast Track Service is Ł87.

How to fill out the passport application form

The sections of the form that need to be filled out are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 (and section 6 if applicable). Countersignatory will have to fill out section 10 and certify and sign one of your child’s passport photos.

If you child is between the ages of 12 and 15, they will have to sign the passport application form themselves. If your child is not able to sign the form themselves, you will need to explain the reasons why in a cover letter.

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Additional documents

Apart from the passport application form you will also have to submit additional documents most notably your child’s birth certificate and the British passport details belonging to the child’s mother and father. However in some circumstances (for example if the child is in foster care, has been adopted, has been born of a surrogacy, if there is a court order relating to the custody in case of a divorce, etc) some additional documents might have to be submitted or you will have to fill out some additional sections of the passport application form. Do bear in mind you can only submit original documents and no photocopies are accepted.

Child passport photos

You will also have to submit 2 photos with your child’s passport application form.

Photo requirements:

45x 35 mm in size.
White or light grey background.
Sharp and clear image.
Whole of your child’s face should be visible in the photo.
The child should be alone in the photo (if the baby’s head need to be supported, your hand should not be visible).
The child should not have any toys in the photo or dummies in their mouth.
If a child is younger than five it is not necessary for them to look directly into the camera or have a neutral expression.
Babies younger than one do not have to have their eyes open in the photo.

If your child is close to 16 years of age or has already turned 16, they will have to apply for an adult passport and they can do so without the parental consent. If your child held a child passport previously, they will have to follow the procedure for renewing an adult passport. If you never applied for a child passport and your child is 16 years of age or older, it is considered that they are applying for an adult passport for the first time.

12th Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-Sari Store Convention With Globe

Globe boosts support for Filipino entrepreneurs with participation to the 12th Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-Sari Store Convention

Philippine number one mobile brand Globe Telecom further strengthens its support for Filipino entrepreneurs and sari-sari store owners in the country by being a major participant in Puregold Price Club’s 12th Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention on May 20-24, 2015 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

For the last 6 years, Globe was always present in this annual gathering of sari- sari store owners, offering support, exclusive services and offers for the growth of the sari- sari business.

This year’s convention, with the theme “Unlimited: Unli and Saya, Unli ang Ligaya!”, features around 150 booths from trade partners which offer different promos, big discounts, freebies, sampling, giveaways and exciting raffle prizes to all Puregold valued members and customers, VIPs, and guests. Aside from shopping, TNAP members can also attend various business-related seminars.

“The partnership between Globe and Puregold remained strong since 2010 and we want to continue this through exciting exclusive offers which will be beneficial to both our customers. Like Puregold, Globe wants to help small entrepreneurs make the most out of their businesses and we are looking forward to a stronger alliance with Puregold in the years to come,” said Bernie Llamzon, Globe Executive Vice President for Consumer Sales.

During the five-day event, Globe set up several booths to showcase its latest products and services. Highlights include GCash MasterCard, a reloadable prepaid card linked to a GCash account that can be used to purchase goods at the convention instead of carrying loads of cash; and Globe Charge, an important business tool that accepts MasterCard & Visa payments via smartphones or tablets, thereby, avoiding the hassle of applying for a credit card terminal from the bank.

In 2010, Globe launched the Aling Puring Super Suki SIM, a special multi-function SIM card exclusively available for Aling Puring members that enables them to receive text blast announcements and promos under special call and text rates. With the SIM cards, they are also able to sell prepaid load as additional source of income.

A year later, Globe and Puregold forged an innovative partnership for an easy and convenient reload channel that enable Globe and TM subscribers to buy prepaid load from any Puregold checkout counter via its point-of-sale (POS) technology.