Tiger Energy Playground (First Ever in the Philippines!)

When I received an invite to witness the launching of the first ever Energy Playground in the country, I was excited..it was very interesting. Imagine a playground that transforms the kids energy to electrical energy.. I want to know how they did it.. I mean with 5 kids full of energy, we might even have our own source of electrical energy. hahaha

The first ever energy Playground is a collaboration between Tiger energy Biscuits (Kraft)* and the students of Mapua Institute of Technology. The team from Mapua is made up of Electrical Engineering thesis advisers Engr. Michael Pacis, Engr. Conrad Ostia, Engr. Ronald Santiago and Engr. Mark Christian Manuel; and students John Ray Abad, Merryll Capucao, Lynette Dane Legaspi, Jovan Barrago, Jeffrey Adams Uy, Daniel Oliver Calapatia, and Dave Bautista.

The Energy Playground has two playground element (seesaw and merry go round) that turns the energy produced in playing with it into electrical energy that is stored in a battery and can be used up to 36 hours (for every 24 hours play). Although the science behind it is difficult to explain, the mechanism is really simple, each time a child or two played on the seesaw (for example), the up and down energy produced is stored and made into electrical energy.

The first ever Energy Playground is donated to Hospicio de San Jose

“We chose to donate the Tiger Energy Playground to Hospicio de San Jose to remind the children here that they have not been forgotten this Christmas, and that there is reason for them to be hopeful for a bright future. Hopefully soon, the Playground will also be able to help Hospicio in its operations, by helping provide part of its power consumption so that their monthly electricity bill can be reduced.” said Carlo Licuanan, Kraft Foods Category Marketing Manager for Biscuits

I was not able to attend the said event due to menstrual cramps, but I would not want to miss it so I send my sister to cover it for me.. All photos are from her site: Freebies Overload

Tiger Energy Biscuit is the delicious and nutritious biscuit made of wheat and with milk and has the 9 vitamins and 6 minerals of Enermaxx. This unique combination helps give your child the energy he needs for the entire day. The concept of the Tiger Energy Playground merges the benefits kids get from the brand, with the ability to convert energy into a commodity that can benefit a community. – from Press Release

Know more about the Tiger Energy Playground by visiting their Facebook Page.

Yellow Cab Pizza For My Brainy Boy

Before their Christmas Party, we learned that he was one of the students that will participate on MTAP* ( Math Teachers Association of the Philippines) challenge next year . I am not that familiar with MTAP but you know if it has anything to do with MATH, his dad is the proudest.. and as a treat, he got his favorite pizza! Yellow Cab’s New York Finest.

But, really it is a BIG deal for me.. during the first few months of the school year, the school invites students who are interested on attending the MTAP coaching (6 Saturdays), then on the last quarter of the year, only students with high grades on their Math subjects can join the 2nd coaching.. and then after 4 or 5 classes (coaching), they will take an exam and will determine who can join the challenge.. and he passed all those 🙂 to think he was absent twice on his classes.. yay! He really loves Math like his dad 🙂

And to celebrate this, let me give you a taste of our favorite Pizza! I will be giving away two Yellow Cab GC worth 500 PhP each. Just comment below why you love Pizza and what activity you enjoy most with Pizza 🙂

Commenting starts now and ends on December 31. I will draw winners on January 2 and will announce here. This is open to everyone as long as there’s a Yellow Cab near you 🙂 (international not included)

My mechanics is simple but I would really appreciate it if you can share this post on your wall or Like Make or Break on Facebook and Follow PEHPOT on twitter.

*In cooperation with the Math Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), Metrobank Foundation holds the Math Challenge to develop interest in Mathematics among elementary and high school students, to inculcate important mathematical concepts and proficiencies, and to further improve the mathematical skills of Filipinos. Substantial cash prizes and trophies await both contestants and coaches in this event. source

====================edit: January 4, 2012====================

Congratulations to our winners!

Please PM me your shipping address so I can send your GC 🙂

Stay tuned for more giveaways!

Where To Send Donations For Sendong Victims

“On Dec 17th, 2011, typhoon Sendong(Washi) dropped over 180mm of rain in less than 24 hours and caused severe flash flooding to the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. The cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City were hit the worse and the area has suffered severe damage and human loss. 436 people have been claimed dead, hundreds more are missing, and nearly 100,000 filipinos have been displaced after the flood waters destroyed everything in it’s path during the late hours of the night. The city’s power & water supplies were shut down for nearly 24 hours and many filipinos need your help.”–http://www.sendongrelief.org/

for those living here in Metro Manila and wishes to send cash donation, please visit the link above.

Some of our blogger friends and PMC moms in Mindanao are affected too..we hope yuo can lend an extra $ to hep them.. please send your donation HERE

Kapuso Foundation Cash Donations and Drop areas for relief goods such as food, medicine and clothes>> DETAILS HERE

Donate via SMS to Philippine Red Cross: Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart).

ANY Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop (Nationwide.) cash donation

Direct deposits may be made online from any BPI branches, pay to:

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN (Account Name/Payee)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Loyola-Katipunan Branch)
BPI Peso Checking Account Number: 3081-1111-61
BPI Dollar Savings Account Number: 3084-0420-12

Sagip Kapamilya donations in kind, you can drop them off at: ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya Warehouse #137 Mother Ignacia Ave., Quezon City Warehouse

Please visit LBC Foundation Facebook Page for more information.

UNICEF is also preparing to send tents and tarpaulins for temporary shelter; vitamin A for mothers and infants; breastfeeding education materials to reduce the risk of infant mortality; and recreation kits so children can play and begin to have a sense of normalcy.

Donate now through UNICEF Philippines. Log on to www.unicef.ph or https://donate.unicef.ph. You may also call (632) 758-1000 or (632) 758-1442. Check out UNICEF Philippines’ social media accounts: Facebook (Facebook.com/unicefphilippines) and Twitter (Twitter.com/unicefphils).

For local wire transfers, you may deposit your donation to UNICEF Philippines’ Metrobank account: UNICEF C/A No: 066-7-06631209-3 and for international wire transfers: UNICEF C/A no: 066-7-00141392-5 with Swift Code: MBTCPHMM.

UNICEF Philippines has Fundraisers on the ground in partner malls. For corporate donations, contact Ms. George Belardo at gbelardo@unicef.org and mobile number +639178844982.