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GrabCar’s #GrabItBeatIt Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

First Time To Use GrabCar

I always use GrabTaxi when I’m out, sanay na ako sa GrabTaxi eh and so far, wala naman akong nagiging problema. Last Wednesday as I run from meeting to blog events to meeting again, grab taxi’s my partner. Pero noong pauwi na ako, I tried booking grab taxi pero waley… from BGC to Pasig is no joke at quarter to 5 PM. Biglang may “Why don’t you try GrabCar?” or something to that effect.. nabigla ako.. napa yes ako at napabook ng GrabCar. Ayaw ko sana kase feeling ko pang maharlika lang ang GrabCar but I have no choice. Ayaw ko naman i cancel…

soooo how was my first ride?

After a meeting in makati, 2 events and another meeting in bgc.. a very relaxing #grabcar ride courtesy of #Dunlopillo #bolster #mommypehpot #mommyblogger #blogginglife #bloggerextraordinaire
A photo posted by Mommy Pehpot (@mommypehpot) on Oct 21, 2015 at 2:35am PDT

Really nice! not that exceptional but nice.. and the best part..it’s not that mahal naman pala 🙂 fixed rate from BGC to my area is 240PhP only.

GrabCar’s #GrabItBeatIt Awareness Campaign

Aside from giving us nice rides, GrabCar is doing an exceptional campaign against Breast Cancer. #GrabItBeatIt is GrabCar’s awareness campaign for early breast cancer detection.

In support of the breast cancer awareness month, GrabCar launched the #GrabItBeatIt campaign across Southeast Asia. This campaign encourage women to be aware of early breast cancer detection. It motivates women to conduct self- examination.

“We believe that early detection is the best protection against breast cancer as studies show that those detected early have high cure rates. Through this campaign, we want to extend the conversation to how women can stay healthy and fit, and encourage Filipino women to self-check before it’s too late,” said GrabCar Head, Natasha Bautista.

Do you know that the Philippines has the second highest incidence of breast cancer in Southeast Asia? That’s accordin to a 2012 study. Department of Health (DOH) recommends women as young as 20 years old to know about their breast and how to examine and conduct a self examination monthly.

Breast Cancer Awareness Kits

To spread awareness about breast cancer, GrabCar is offering a Breast Cancer Awareness kits which includes a statement shirt by Malaysian clothing company Pestle and Mortar, a tote bag and pamphlet on how to conduct self-examination. All proceeds will to ICanServe Foundation.

ICanServe Foundation helps women with breast cancer and they also promote early breast cancer detection through information campaigns and community-based screening programs.

“In our own way, we want to let more people know that early detection of breast cancer saves thousands of lives,” said Natasha Bautista.

The #GrabItBeatIt campaign runs in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam as part of the GrabCar’s advocacy on women’s health and safety. For more information and for order inquiries, message GrabCar PH via Viber (0905487039 or 09054874027) or check out http://grabtaxi.com/manila-philippines/2015/10/02/grabitbeatit/.

Join Knorr Lutong Nanay Food Fair And Help Battle Malnutrition

Do you know that at least 5 million children are malnourished here in our country? That data comes from Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the DOST. Ang taas no? Malnutrition is really an issue here in our country.

Knorr, being known in empowering Filipinos to cook flavorful, nutritious and affordable meals everyday, took action and started its “Lutong Nanay” Nutrition Program in various barangays and communities nationwide. In the fight against malnutrition, Knorr promotes the importance of healthy meals prepared by moms for their kids.

Knorr partnered with Kabisig Kalahi for the Metro Manila leg of this program. Akala nyo namigay lang sila ng food? The program is more than that.. sabi nga ng famous quote, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” at ganyan ang ginawa ng Knorr, with simple, easy to follow, healthy meals, moms learned how to provide their kids with delicious and nutritious dishes.

Here are some of the activities that Knorr Lutong Nanay program has been doing:

Knorr recently visited two barangays in Smokey Mountain, Barangay 101 and Barangay 128, with its ambassadors. Dimples Romana, Danica Sotto-Pingris and Sari Jorge joined forces to help educate moms and children the importance of a healthy diet for the family. Over a meal of afritada, they also shared their personal experiences, cooking secrets and how they entice their kids to eat a healthy, balanced meal with the help of Knorr.

“It was a beautiful experience na makasama ang katulad kong Knorr Lutong Nanay moms together with our children in sending out a message to all the other Filipino moms like us to join in our fight against malnutrition,” said Dimples Romana.

Meanwhile, ambassadors Carmina Villaroel and Chesca Kramer joined Knorr at the Cardinal Sin Village. Mothers and children collectively learned the importance of a vigorous diet for the family. The program was a good exchange of insights, experience and learnings not only from the ambassador, but from resident mothers as well.

“Feeding our families nutritious food doesn’t have to be expensive. What’s important is that we give them a well-balanced meal every day,” says Carmina Villaroel.

As the theme of sharing experiences and learnings continued, one mother shared, “Ngayon, kaya ko nang magluto ng pagkain na hindi lang masarap, masustansya pa.” Another participant shared how she realized the importance of preparing healthier meals for her family by incorporating vegetables in their meal plan unlike before, where they usually prepare meals with minimal consideration to nutritional value.

Tayong mga nanay, bilang kadalasang tiga handa ng pagkain, can really help in the fight against malnutrition in Filipino children by serving healthy meals to our family. Here’s my share of Knorr Lutong Nanay meal:

Sinigang na baboy where I used two Knorr Sinigang Mix variants: with Gabi and with sili… try nyo yan mga inay, mas magiging masarap ang sinigang ninyo.

It’s a long way to go but Knorr’s ongoing program is a big step towards fighting malnutrition in Filipino children.

To take an active role in alleviating malnutrition, join Knorr and its partners for the first Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program Food Fair:

Knorr Lutong Nanay Food Fair
Saturday, 17 October 2015 at 4:30 PM
Mercato Centrale, 7th Ave cor. 25th St.
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Proceeds will go to the Knorr Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program and its partners, World Food Program and Kabisig.

To know more about this cause and join us in helping alleviate malnutrition in the Philippines, visit www.knorr.com.ph and follow Knorr Philippines on social media:

https://instagram.com/knorrph/
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https://www.facebook.com/KnorrPhilippines

One Day Without Shoes

With all the “without shoes” photos I posted on Instagram, one would think I love walking barefooted.

Truth of the matter is, I do not like walking barefooted. Even when I sleep, I wear socks. In fact, I have a dozen gray socks on my closet. I wear socks almost 20 hours a day.. I really do not like when my feet are exposed.

I joined the #withoutshoes campaign because I believe the cause TOMS are trying to promote.

“ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES” is an annual global event that aims to spread awareness on the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life.

And that’s also the reason why, even though I do not like being barefooted, I joined TOMS One Day Without Shoes event and walked without shoes around BGC.

Bloggers join hand in hand (or feet in feet) to promote TOMS “One Without Shoes” campaign.

My walking buddy, Mommy Glaiza of Moomy Musings.

It was a fun event and a very meaningful one. An eye opener for most, we walked around 6 PM and the pavement was still hot, imagine the life of kids walking barefooted all day long. I hope TOMS were able to reach their 1 Million goal shoes for this year.

Next year, I want you to walk with me #withoutshoes! See you!