Cory Quirino launched the Cory Quirino World of Wellness Retail Stores in 2008 with entrepreneur Sheila Mae Velilla. Backed by a rich heritage of business stability in pharmaceutical trading, Sheila Mae Velilla has successfully led and managed her own companies, Biolink Pharma, MRV, Nutramedica, Pharma North, and Escondido, and Cory Quirino World of Wellness. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Scrub Suits

What’s your take on yaya’s or nannies wearing scrub suits? I know some medical personnels cringe when they see yayas wearing medical scrub suits or even nursing scrubs
Honestly, the good way to go about this is that ask your yaya if she’s comfortable with wearing scrubs suit or would she rather wear plain clothes. If the yaya refuses then respect her decision, most of them aren’t comfortable wearing uniforms because they feel like they’re being branded but others prefer uniforms because they don’t have much clothes to wear.
The most important thing is you respect the yayas decision and work from there. This is is also a great source http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women .
Brigada Eskewela 2011

The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted this year’s Brigada Eskwela known also as the National Schools Maintenance Week on May 23-28, 2011. On May 23, the Central Office and field offices held a caravan to launch the first day of Brigada Eskwela. Brigada Eskwela is a school maintenance program that engages all education stakeholders to contribute their time, effort and resources in ensuring that public school facilities are set in time for the forthcoming school opening.
NGC shows food lovers how to be street-smart
Most Filipinos often regard themselves as street-smart because they already know something about everything or they are not easily fooled into believing what they don’t know. Or they have the skills needed to survive in difficult situations. But are Filipinos really street-smart?
In National Geographic Channel’s (NGC) first-ever locally produced mini-series Street Smart, NGC asks questions about occurrences in the everyday life of Filipinos and answers them through “street” experts – scientists and people who are immersed in the particular question every day – to uncover amazing yet little known facts about everyday things. Continue reading
Fashion Watch: Jerome Lorico
I’m so proud when Filipino talents carve their way into an international market. Jerome Lorico is one of them his first showing in Singapore Fashion Week was a big hit. Totally loved his collection he is very young so talented. The clothes fit the models perfectly I’m sure none of his models read up on tren xtreme reviews . There’s no point in doing so as all of them are fit to wear all of the clothes
International agencies join 2011 Brigada Eskwela
The Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela or National Schools Maintenance Week is getting the support of two international donor
organizations which pledged to help spruce up public schools in time for the opening of classes on June 6, 2011.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro said the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) and the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) have signified their participation to this year’s Brigada Eskwela by adopting public schools for repair
and repainting. Continue reading
UNICEF Philippines to launch first fundraising online auction
UNICEF Philippines is launching its first fundraising online auction entitled Auction for Action: A UNICEF Fundraising Online Auction to benefit children’s programs in the Philippines and worldwide (www.ebay.ph/unicef goes live on 25 May 2011). This unique online auction in partnership with Ayala Malls, Ebay.ph and Cibo brings together works of reputable artists in art, design, furniture, fashion, jewellery and photography along with exciting experiential packages. Continue reading
Back To School
School is almost here and most of us are not ready for the school year. Like most parents I want the kids to go back to school so that I could finally read up on how to get rid of whiteheads. But for other parents getting their kids back to school is farthest from their mind. They are not even sure if where their kids will hold their class. Because of this situation DEP-ED is tapping and Brigada Escuela starts May 23 to 28..DepEd enjoins everyone parents & kids alike
Phiten affirms commitment to health and fitness
With the proliferation of sports accessories with false health claims, Phiten, the country’s leading sports accessory and apparel provider, met with members of the media in Hyphy’s Ortigas to reintroduce and reaffirm the brand’s commitment to health and fitness. Continue reading
STA ELENA CITY
Sta. Elena City is Vista Land’s 300-hectare masterplan located at the heart of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Masterplanned by Asya Design Partner, 120 of the total 300 hectares have already been developed. Vista Land was the first to pioneer the idea of different themed enclaves, such as La Residencia, Belle Reve, Promenade, Fontamara and the more recent Georgia Club and Augusta, all in one area. Continue reading






