ELIZABETH: MORRISON Stretch Mark Collagen Body Cream

Wanna get rid of Stretch Marks?

Here are 3, easy steps:

1. HYDRATE WELL - water keeps the skin more elastic so drink up! Skip coffee and softdrinks because caffeine dehydrates you.

2. EAT A SKIN-NOURISHING DIET - food rich in vitamins A, C and E are good for your skin. They maintain elasticity and help you produce new skin cells. Try eating more kiwis and bell peppers! 

3. MASSAGE REGULARLY w/ CREAM - keep your skin moisturizer with MORRISON Stretch Mark Cream. It's also infused with collagen, which strengthens your tissues to withstand stretching.

    With NUTRISILK MOISTURE to help minimize, prevent and fade unsightly stretch marks.

What's different about MORRISON?

1. Collagen-infused, which firms and rejuvenate the skin

2. Formulated with nutria ill moisture to minimize, prevent and fad stretch marks

3. Paragon-free. Absolutely no nasty chemicals on your skin! 

Discover more at WWW.MORRISONPREMUIM.COM

FACEBOOK.COM/MORISSONPREMUIM

INSTAGRAM.COM/MORRISONPREMUIM

Live, love, laugh,

Beth ;)

ELIZABETH: The Mommy Mundo Journey Box

The wonderful world of motherhood is exciting and challenging, heartbreaking and heartwarming, inspiring and fulfilling. As we go through its different stages, from getting pregnant to having a baby, from raising a toddler to sending off our child to school, it's comforting to know that there is community of mommies who are more than willing to lend a listening ear, share a bit of wisdom, and laugh over our foibles and antics.

A community of moms dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering moms with useful, relevant, and up-to-date information, Mommy Mundo counts among its members 100,000 active and progressive moms.

Joining the community only involves taking a few easy steps-- just sign up for a Mommy Mundo Passport card! With membership comes all sorts of benefits including invites to exclusive events, special offers from mom, baby and kid-focused brands, and upcoming perks and surprises throughout the year.

As a first surprise, joining the Mommy Mundo community via the Passport now also comes with a Journey Box, filled with special items from our beloved partner brands. Reflective of the motherhood journey, there is a box of every stage: 

- The Soon-to-be-Mommy Box for expectant moms

- The Welcome to Motherhood Box for moms with newborns

- The Smiles and Tickles Box for moms with toddlers

- The Hello, Kiddo! Box for moms with preschool-aged kids and up

Here's how to be a part of the growing Mommy Mundo community of active, modern moms:

1. Apply for a new Mommy Mundo Passport tagged at P500 with one-year validity.

2. Choose the appropriate Journey Box.

3. Pick up your Journey Box at the Mommy Mundo HQ in Pasig City, or have it delivered via courier.

4. If you're an existing Mommy Mundo passport holder, you can reprint your card and get the Journey Box for P300.

To apply visit www.mommymundo.com/passport

Hastags: #mommymundo #themotherhoodjourney #mmjourneybox

Live, love, laugh,

Beth ;)

Alaska advocates a healthy & active lifestyle with its summer Alaska Power Camps

According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s 7th National Nutrition Survey in 2008, at least 16 million Filipinos aged 20 and above, and about 2 out of 10 children are overweight. Undernutrition also remains to be a public health concern affecting nearly 3 out 10 children. Also recently, there have been prevalent issues on change in children’s interests and behaviors brought by fast-changing technological environment.

With these alarming concerns, Alaska Milk Corporation is committed to help provide proper nutrition and promote an active lifestyle. Thus every summer, Alaska gathers basketball, football and volleyball enthusiasts through its Alaska Power Camps. The summer sports program inspires both girls and boys to engage in sports. Moreover, through basketball, football and volleyball, the child does not only improve his/her talent but also acquire proper skills development and formation of the Power Camp values of discipline, determination, hard work, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Distinguished Philippine sports icons will lead the Alaska Power Camps. First, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legend and Alaska Aces assistant coach Jeffrey Cariaso will lead a team of basketball coaches. Second, former professional football player and currently Alaska Football Power Camp Project Director and Alabang Football School, Makati Football School Director, Tomas Lozano will lead the Alaska Football Power Camp. Lastly, Philippine Super Liga volleyball player and former De La Salle University Lady Spikers star volleyball player, Michele Gumabao, will lead a team of volleyball experts in teaching aspiring young girls in the Alaska Volleyball Power Camp.

Alaska continues to encourage children to go out and play by participating in various Alaska sports programs like Alaska Power Camp. For general information about Alaska Milk Corporation visit www.alaskamilk.com, for more information about Alaska Milk Corporation Sports Program visit www.playph.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlayPH; Twitter: @playph; Instagram: @alaskaplayph

For more information about Alaska Power Camp, please visit the following websites:

http://alaskapowercamp.com/basketball/2014/

http://alaskapowercamp.com/football/2014/

www.alaskapowercamp.com/volleyball

For inquiries please call 840-4500 local 205 or 209 and look for CK Kanapi-Daniolco, Sports Development Group

Enjoy up to 80% off at the Great Brazilian Madness Sale in SM Megamall

Beat the summer heat in style and enjoy 80% off on your favorite footwear brands at the

Great Brazilian Madness Sale happening at the SM Megamall B, Megatrade Hall 3.

From April 29 to May 1, 2016, enjoy a wide range of footwear style and selection with

Ipanema’s colorful and trendy flip flops, Grendha’s sophisticated yet playful sandals and

wedges or Rider’s after-sport and adventure footwear. So be chic and fashionable this

summer season and swing by the Great Brazilian Madness Sale!

FatOut for Safe Colon Cleansing

Toxins in your colon can cause various health complications - irritability, digestive problems and even weight gain. This is why you should take necessary steps in cleaning your colon such as drinking enough water, adding more fiber and vegetables in your diet. There's also FatOut which assist in cleansing your colon the natural way.

FatOut has Sweep and Shred formula which helps in cleansing your colon and trimming down your extra fat. FatOut sweeps away toxins from your colon and shreds excess body fat. It is a combination of the following amazing ingredients: • PSYLLIUM HUSK - known as the super fiber, it cleans the colon and sweeps away toxins and cholesterol from dietary fats. • GREEN TEA EXTRACT - known to effectively aid weight loss as it burns and shreds fats by speeding up metabolism • Pu’er Tea Extract - eliminates hard-to-digest fats • Aloe Vera Powder - the essential amino acids in this ingredient help detoxify and remove toxins in the colon • Alfalfa - promotes better digestive health • Oat Fiber - controls the appetite and suppresses cravings. Cleanse your colon the natural way. Stand out with FatOut! Want to meet and chat with Kim Chiu? Now it's all possible with FatOut's Royal Treatment. It's easy to join, visit the official FB page of FatOut for the mechanics. www.facebook.com/ATCFatOut

Healthy Gut with FatOut

Detoxifying your colon doesn't just remove the excess body weight but it also makes you feel better generally. Expulsion of toxins that accumulated over time improves your digestive system. As toxins are flushed away regularly, irregular bowel movement, constipation, and other gut problems are prevented. Detoxify regularly by adding FatOut to your diet.

FatOut has Sweep and Shred formula which helps in cleansing your colon and trimming down your extra fat. FatOut sweeps away toxins from your colon and shreds excess body fat. It is a combination of the following amazing ingredients - Psyllium Husk, Green Tea Extract, Pu’er Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Powder, Alfalfa and Oat Fiber – that promotes good digestive health and boosts weight loss all together.

Regulate your bowel movement and prevent tummy problems by constant removal of toxins. Stand out with FatOut! Experience a pampering kind-of-day with your idol, Kim Chiu. Check out the official FB page of FatOut for more information. www.facebook.com/ATCFatOut

Live with the King!

Even before I became one, I already felt, by the loving grace of my own mother that this belief is, in all aspects of life's true: Mom is a title higher than a Queen.

With that being said, I think it just follows that a queen should of course LIVE WITH THE KING. Stay-at-home, work-at-home, corporate, mompreneur - no matter what category or state you are in, moms should live with her king!

We aren't living in a fairytale of course, and there is the never-ending debate whether Forever is for real or just a fancy word to lure those who are hopelessly romantic. Whether you're living the Cinderella Movie 2 dream, still waiting for the toad to metamorphose into a prince, whether the ogre left you or you finally leave the beast - for good this time, being a mom is a gift. No questions, no doubt. Like I said, mom is a title higher than a queen, and you could Live with the King - from freshly-pressed nails, fake lashes, colored hair, eyebrows-on-fleek to dream job, dream boobs, to safe home, hot meals, healthy kids... and for this particular blogpost, to live with the King of Android, the

Huawei Nexus 6P!

You don't need Prince Philip to steal a kiss while you're snoring. Grab the peduncle my lass, and storm out of the castle tower. We are advancing in technology, so ditch the pumpkin carriage. Be a damsel, but never be in distress, take the treasure chest and buy the King of Android! Why, we should all break the scourge and live with the best that there is. Being a mom, we owe it to ourselves.



In this techy blog post, I'll be talking about the latest flagship from Huawei, the Nexus 6P! We could live with a King dancing on our palms, literally! Ladies and gents, emperors and paupers, I give you my Top 5 Reasons why the latest Huawei Nexus 6P is the King of Android!

• I like to capture moments, but I skip the drama that is camera. - Ironic, yes. Impossible, not. Being a mom myself, I know that we are usually obsessed with taking photos of, and with our kids. Mirror selfie. Groufie. Bathroom selfie. Capturing their milestones and just-because-they're-freaking-adorable moments are priceless that millennial kids hadn't so much got the luck to have. Holding a huge camera and a toddler in one go is extremely difficult, not to mention extra tiring for an un-ambidextrous person like myself. So since I don't aim to look like a professional photographer, I ditch the huge camera and since still I want to take pictures, I settle for a camera phone. Like Coraline's stone with a hole, I need a powerful camera phone that could capture more light for SNS worthy photos, and that is Huawei Nexus 6P.

Need to catch a moment at night? Huawei Nexus 6P has a low-light, loving, powerful camera with 12.3MP rear camera (1.55µm) and 8MP front camera  (1.4µm). A plus for those narcissistic mom moments, too.

• I stand against telephone smartphone. - I mean, cellphone was invented as a cordless device to replace telephone with curly cords and still, we are usually stuck beside a wall because we're charging our phones almost all. the. time. It's like being a Rapunzel with hair tied on a post inside the top of the tower. Not to mention the dangers of using your phone while charging - radiation, faster deterioration of the phone's battery, and the possibility of electrocution. Good thing there's a phone that has a huge 3450 mAh battery with a fast charging ability due to its USB Type C charging port, and that is Huawei Nexus 6P.

• I master brushing my teeth while taking the shower. - First off, this statement is true. This, of course, at first might look a little off the topic but not quite. You see, I need a King that could cope up with me. I am a dovetailer. I work as a freelance designer, a seasonal online seller. I look forward on blogging during the kids' nap time. I'm a hands-on 24/7 breastfeeding mom with no nannies and no pumps; and yes, I'm a gamer, too (not the type you're thinking though). The COC bug bit me - waiting in queue and the life-force eating traffic is tolerable! Hermione can attend different classes, all on the same time with her Time Turner. I, on the other hand, need a dovetailing phone that performs fast, with reliable connectivity, and that is Huawei Nexus 6P.

Huawei Nexus 6P has the latest version of Qualcomm Snadragon, 2.0 Ghz octa-core 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU running in Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

• I whistle whenever I hustle. - Music is not a luxury, it is a necessity. I need music to align the rambling numbers in my head when I'm designing, to produce creative juices when I'm writing, to teach my kids their phonetics effectively, to make washing pots and making casseroles a breeze. Music for me is like wearing the shiny red shoes from Pandora's box. It won't let you stop dancing. Hips swaying left and right in accordance to the rhythm while scrubbing away the stubborn burnt pot because I accidentally knock down the rice cooker, but that's another story.  Honestly, I could have been a siren in an alternate mythical universe, but from where I am now, I need Front-facing speakers which basically mean clear, crisp sounds and that is, Huawei Nexus 6P.

• I want the world to dance in the palm of my hand. - Google is my BFF. The best of Google from Search, Maps, Play, YouTube, GMail and more are pre-installed so I won't have to waste precious time on downloading each and everyone in my Google circle of apps. It's like having a Doreamon inside my phone - an anthropomorphic robot cat that has a pocket from which things are produced in times of need. Dumbledore would be proud! A phone that offers work and play, with no interruptions? That is Huawei Nexus 6P.

All of my wants in one phone, Huawei Nexus 6P reverberates my inner mantra: "I make myself rich, by making my wants few".

Moms are expert in multitasking and Huawei Nexus 6P is winning when it comes to dovetailing!

The art of mothering is a never-ending process, but with the help of smart technology, you could finally give your house elf his socks because you won't need him to get things around when you are out of witty luck.

For instance, left overs? Type the ingredients and search for the perfect homemade recipe! Do the plating and capture the Instagram-worthy food photo! With Nexus 6P, the possibilities are endless, and the technique is effective!

Family is hard work, and not everything that glitters is gold, that includes literal glitters that the little toddler littered on the floor. I accidentally said it was fairy dust the last time he cried his lungs out -right after I accidentally woke him up from his dreams of flying with Peetar and the lost boys because I accidentally knocked out the rice cooker. Yes, that.

Perseverance is a key in life and you can either walk away or try harder but with Huawei Nexus 6P, the King of Android, Mothering could be an easy gust of wind in the hot afternoon sun, calming. Like Maleficent finally learning that true love's kiss is more than a myth that could yield an unbreakable curse, it is in fact, true to those who we whole-heartedly love.

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Even before I became one, I already felt, by the loving grace of my own mother that this belief is, on all aspects of life's true: Mom is a title higher than a Queen.

So moms, if family really comes first, go ahead... Live with the King!


THE END
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REWIND and PAUSE

Well, you don't really have to be a mom to live with a king. It is just a phrase to encourage you to live with the best, whether you are the half-eaten gingerbread, or the scullery dishwasher, go ahead... Live with the King!


MAY YOU LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. <3

EAU THERMALE AVENE EXHIBIT TAKES SM AURA BY STORM

Last March 14-20, SM Aura Premier held its Beauty Fair that features your favorite beauty brands at awesome and discounted prices. The week-long exhibit was highlighted by a weekend sale that gave shoppers as high as 70% discount.

Eau Thermale Avène, the leading dermo-cosmetic brand in Europe, can be considered the star of the show as its booth was the busiest. Avene exhibited its various line of skin care that ranges from Sun Care, Hypersensitive, Skin Care, Cleanance, Essentials, Dry Skin and Anti-Aging. The booth was accented by a posh flower wall design that acted as a photo wall for all visitors.

 

“When I was invited in an Avene event that happened in Salon Beauvoir, I had the chance to check out the product and was so impressed about the results. Since then, I became a fan of Avene” said beauty blogger Krish Enrique-Rai, blogger of Bonita Feminista.

Other main attractions include free facial, skin analysis and derma consultation done by board-certified dermatologists. Shoppers including beauty and lifestyle bloggers Krish Enrique-Rai and Edward Santos visited the booth and checked out Avene’s products. Lifestyle blogger Edward Santos also shared the same experience with Avene. “I was introduced to Avene late last year when I reviewed the Avene Cleanance. I love the product and I immediately got hooked. That is why when I learned about this exhibit, I knew I had to be here so I can also check out Avene’s other product line” shared Santos, lifestyle blogger, Ednything.com The week-long exhibit also featured an Instaroid photo box where Avene booth visitors enjoyed using this latest technology where guests gets to instantly print their smartphone pictures. For the latest update on Eau Thermale Avene, visit the official Facebook page and like https://www.facebook.com/EauThermaleAvenePH/

The week-long exhibit also featured an Instaroid photo box where Avene booth visitors enjoyed using this latest technology where guests gets to instantly print their smartphone pictures.

Lifestyle blogger Edward Santos also shared the same experience with Avene. “I was introduced to Avene late last year when I reviewed the Avene Cleanance. I love the product and I immediately got hooked. That is why when I learned about this exhibit, I knew I had to be here so I can also check out Avene’s other product line” shared Santos, lifestyle blogger, Ednything.com

“We thank all our loyal customers for supporting our activities. We look forward to do more events so that our market can be able to experience Avene’s wide range of beauty products in a most memorable and fun way. We are now preparing for a special summer event happening in the beautiful island of Boracay and we expect everyone who will attend the annual Laboracay festivities to visit our booth. We will exhibit our latest product, Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Solaire SPF50, so you can enjoy the summer sun without breaking out .” said Harry Tsai, the General Manager of Karihome Inc. official distributor of Avène products here in the Philippines.

ELIZABETH: Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA Philippines 2016 Presented by Alaska To Encourage Youth Basketball Participation

MMANILA, PHILIPPINES, Jan.23, 2016 - The Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska will return to the Philippines for the ninth consecutive year from Jan.23-April 24. The Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-14.

Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA, the league's global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents. During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA/Jr.WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth basketball n 32 countries.

The Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska is comprised of our four stages: skills clinics in school and communities, Regional Selection Camps, a National Training Camp and an NBA experience trip. The skills clinics will be held nationwide from January through April with stops in Bukidnon, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Metro Manila and Puerto Princesa, and first-time locations in Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite. Select players from these clinics will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in tryouts during the Regional Selection Camps, which will be held in Baguio (Feb.20-21), Davao (Feb.27-28), Cebu (March 5-6) and Metro Manila (April 9-10). The top 50 boys and 24 girls from Regional Selection Camps will advance to the National Training Camp in Manila April 22-24.

An NBA and WNBA player or legend will be in attendance at the National Training Camp to help train and inspire the finalists. The program will culminate with the selection of 10 Jr.NBA and five Jr. WNBA All-Stars who will travel on an overseas NBA experience trip together with fellow Jr.NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia. The 2015 Jr.NBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and L.A. Clippers.

"The Jr.NBA Philippines is the league's like longest-running youth basketball program outside the United States," said NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson. "The program continues to positively impact the lives of children, parents and coaches, and reinforces the positive values that go beyond the four corners of the court. Together with Alaska, we are committed to providing world-class basketball instruction to more communities to further our mission of encouraging an active lifestyle among Filipino youth."

"These holistic programs train children to be confident, disciplined and hardworking because Alaska Milk Corporation aims to prepare them to be winners in life in the future," said Alaska Marketing Director Blen Fernando. " Moreover, this year's program includes new locations such as Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite to reach more children and coaches and discover unique talents across th country."

In addition to the player camps and clinics, the search for the 2016 Jr. NBA Coach of the year will begin on Jan. 22 in Manila, which will be led by Jr. NBA Head Coaches Brown and Chris Summer along with Alaska Power Camp Coach Jeff Cariaso. Ten Jr.NBA and four Jr. WNBA coaches will be selected as finalists and trained at the National Training Camp.

Through the promotion of proper nutrition and active lifestyle, Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA presented by Alaska continues to be an effective platform in implementing Alaska Milk's NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. program that helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished children in the Philippines.

Cloud gone, Gatorade and Globe Telecom serve as Official Partners of the Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA in the Philippines, while Spalding is a Supporting Partner. ABS-CBN Sports + Action, Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV are the Official NBA Broadcasters of the Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA in the Philippines.

The Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls ages 10-14. Coaches and participants can now register online at www.jrnba.asia/Philippines, where the program terms and conditions can be found.

Fans can also follow Jr.NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines. For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/philsnba) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/nba_philippines.)

Live, love, laugh,

Beth :)

ELIZABETH: Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Presented by Alaska search for best basketball players' ends in National Training Camp in Manila

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Presented by Alaska started its search for the best basketball players in the country through Regional Selection Camp that was held in Baguio City, Davao, Cebu and Don Bosco Institute in Makati.

Boys and girls who joined the search for the ten best boys and five best girls basketball players will become members of the Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA All-Star team.There was also a search for the boys and girls coaches who will handle the two teams.

The All-Star Team will travel overseas for their NBA experience trip together with fellow Jr.NBA All-Star from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. The 2015 Jr. NBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers.

The Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska is one of Alaska Milk's programs that shape, train, challenge and inspire children to achieve their dreams and aspirations in life.

"These holistic programs train children to be confident, disciplined and hardworking because Alaska  Milk Corporation aims to prepare them to be winners in life in the future. This year's program includes new locations such as Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite to reach more children and coaches and discover the best basketball players across the country," said Blen Fernando, Marketing Director.

The 2011 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) revealed that three out of ten children aged 5-10 years were underweight while eight out of one hundred children of the same age were overweight, making malnutrition dn obesity two of the most pressing nutritional problems in the Philippines today.

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA presented by Alaska is under Alaska Milk's Nutrition.Action.Champion program. It helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished Filipino children with the promotion of proper nutrition and active lifestyle through sports and outdoor play.

This year's program started with the tip-off at in the same venue last Jan.23. School clinics, that teach the fundamentals of basketball, ran in April with stops at Bukidnon, Butuan, CagayanD de Oro, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Metro Manila and Puerto Princesa. anew locations include Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite.

The top 50 boys and 24 girls from the Regional Selection Camps will advance to the final selection stage in the National Training Camp in Manila on April 22-24.

NBA and WNBA legends Norris Cole of New Orleans Pelicans and Taj McWilliams, former Minnesota Lynx, will attend the National Training Camp to help train and inspire the finalists. The program will culminate with the selection of ten Jr. NBA and five Jr. WNBA All-Stars.

More than 36,000 players and 2,700 coaches have participated in the program since it started in the Philippines in 2007. During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth in 32 countries.

The Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA is the league's global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls which teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents.

For general information about Jr.NBA and Jr.WNBA Philippines presented by Alaska please visit www.jrnba.asia/philippines, www.alaskamilk.com, and www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball. For live updates log on to www.alaskaplayph.com. 

Live, love, laugh,

Beth :)

Be summer-ready and enjoy 20% discount at select Ipanema and Bambu Stores

Be summer-ready and enjoy 20% discount at select Ipanema and Bambu Stores –

This sizzling summer, be sultry and fashionable wearing the latest flipflops and sandals from Ipanema and Bambu stores and enjoy 20% discount on all items. Promo is ongoing from April 22-24, 2016 only, so head over and shop to your heart’s content in these branches: Bambu Trinoma, Bambu Bonifacio Highstreet, Bambu Robinsons

Ermita, Bambu Alabang Town Center, Ipanema Seaside Cebu, Ipanema SM Bacolod,

Ipanema SM Iloilo, and Ipanema SM Lanang.

ELIZABETH: Wheels continues to roll through summer

Matteo takes a special friend on an unforgettable road trip aboard the Porsche Boxster.

After a successful coverage of the 2016 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in its previous episode, Wheels, PhilSTAR TV’s premier motoring TV show, continues to roll through summer with more joyrides and cars to boot. Join its top-notch motoring journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they go behind the wheel of some of the hottest rides this summer.

First stop: Matteo takes a special friend on an unforgettable road trip aboard the Porsche Boxster. Find out who this special friend is, where their road trip brought them, as well as the slick and clever features of this roadster.

Another roadster also takes center stage in this episode as Kap puts the pedal to the metal on the Audi TT. Be amazed at how this sports car performs perfectly on the road and be captivated by its marriage of aesthetics and power.

For SUV aficionados, Angel went aboard the all-new Ford Everest to test its capabilities under some of the toughest road conditions. Find out what’s new and improved in this upgraded Everest.

Finally, Uly shines the light on how to properly install LED lights on your car. Get some helpful hints on what LED lights are the best buys and installing it all by yourself.

It’s all these and more on the third season of Wheels, your guide to life on the fast lane. Catch it every Thursday, 10:30 p.m., on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel. For firsthand info on the latest happenings in motoring, like and follow Wheels on facebook.com/PhilStarWheels.

Ilocos is captured in drone and it's breathtaking!

A Philippine region that fuses the beauty of nature and our history together, Ilocos is given a fresh and exciting perspective by awesome videographer Christer Isulat. With his drone and hand-held camera, he went to shoot the key destinations in Vigan, Laoag, and Pagudpud.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzBHZ4mPfo

The preserved architecture of Calle Crisologo, Bantay Tower, Quirino Bridge, and the dancing lights fountain are some of the spectacles documented for Vigan. The sand dunes in Laoag lets you have an exciting time aboard a monster 4x4 and unlimited sandboarding time. Laoag is also the home of Malacanang of the North as well as Paoay Church. Pagudpud is famous for its windmills, Patapat Viaduct, Dos Hermanos Islands, Saud Beach, Blue Lagoon, Burgos Lighthouse, and Bantay Abot Cave.

These destinations are an easy visit with the three main provinces easily accessible from one another.

This video was in collaboration with Biyaheroes and Partas Transport Company with hopes of encouraging tourists to visit these commute-friendly destinations and to take public transport when visiting. Instead of a very long drive, Biyaheroes lets commuters book and even choose their bus seats online, saving everyone from the hassle and the stress of planning their trips. They are in partnership with Partas that offers direct and roundtrip Manila to Vigan, Laoag, and Pagudpud buses with terminals in Pasay, Sampaloc, and Cubao.

With the blazing heat of the sun and the longing to see provinces that offer everything from history, adventure, and food trips, why not escape and book your Ilocos bus tickets now? Laoag na magdalawang isip pa! :)

Summerventures 101: What You Need to Know about Sunscreen

Sunscreen is arguably the number one skincare product associated with summer. As the sun shines brighter, temperature goes higher, and the days become longer, it's best to be prepared and protect your skin the best way you can.

Not many people, however, know what is written on the sunscreen label. To make the most of your time under the sun, here are a few things to know about your favorite sunscreen lotion.

The UVB Rays

Most people think that the Sun Protection Factor is everything there is to check in a sunblock-- and it does count a lot. The SPF measures the product's ability to block UVB rays, which are related to sunburn and skin cancer.

SPF, however, only measures UVB rays. It does not have much effectiveness when it comes to UVA rays.

The UVA Rays

UVA is often the most misunderstood part of sunscreen formulations. This is present every day, and can penetrate through glass windows. Much like UVB, it is also linked to higher risk of skin cancer. Unlike UVB, however, UVA does not get filtered by the ozone.

UVA doesn't cause sunburn, but it can lead to skin darkening and aging, as the rays penetrate deeper into hte skin, affecting the collagen.

Dermplus sunscreens, for example, protect against both UVA and UVB rays, giving you complete sun protection in one go.

The SPF

The SPF number measures how well a sunscreen protects against UVB rays. If your skin would normally burn after staying 10 minutes under the sun, using an SPF 15 sunscreen would allow you stay out under the sun for about 150 minutes (a factor of 15 times longer) without burning your skin.

However, it does not mean that an SPF 15 sunscreen is half as effective as an SPF 30. The difference in the SPF numbers also takes into account UVB filtering capabilities.

SPF 15 can filter about 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 about 97%, SPF 50 about 98%, and so on. The type you choose depends on your skin tone, how sensitive your skin is to the heat, and how easily you get color on your skin.

Dermplus Sunscreen comes in different varieties to suit your needs. Whether you want an everyday sunscreen for indoor use, or one that will protect you when doing extreme outdoor activities, there's a product that's right for you.

The Right Amount

For the sunscreen to work as advertised, you have to apply a liberal amount on all exposed areas of the skin, and re-apply it every after two hours or when you feel it has worn off.

This summer, enjoy the best sunventures ensuring you get the most out of your sunscreen lotion.

ELIZABETH: JR.NBA/JR. WNBA PHILIPPINES 2016 PRESENTED BY ALASKA

Children, boys and girls can now start living a healthy and progressive active lifestyle with Alaska. Alaska doesn't only believe and recognize the need of Filipino children for proper nutrition, they are also committed to promote active lifestyle in order to bring forth healthier children. What's better way to live an active lifestyle than by doing your favorite sports? More so, excelling in the field?

To make Alaska’s advocacies and mission to materialize, they partner with excellent local and International organizations, in Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA basketball program, are National Basketball Association (NBA) as organizer and Spalding, as their supporting partner also in partnership with Globe Telecom, Cloudfone and Gatorade as their official Hydrating Station.

Alaska Booth

Cloudfone Kiosk

Regional Selection Camps were held on several venues to cater Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and Metro Manila. First Regional Selection Camp of the Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska was held February 20-21 at Benguet State University.  After two days of progressive drills and scrimmages, six boys and two girls selected. These eight young ballers stood out from among the 667 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA participants from the Cordillera Administrative Region and young players from Batangas and Laguna in South Luzon who travelled to Benguet for the opportunity to be selected for advancement to the next stages of the NBA’s global youth basketball participation program. 

In Davao's Regional Selection Camp, which is held at Ateneo de Davao University, Matina Campus last February 27-28, seven boys and four girls were selected from 543 kids who participated. Cebu Regional Selection Camp was held at at the Don Bosco Technology Center in Cebu welcomed 333 young players across Visayas including Bacolod, Bohol, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Leyte and Samar.

Last week, April 9 and 10, was the fourth and final leg of Jr.NBA/Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska Regional Selection Camp (RSC) for Manila . It was held in Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City. They are screening the young athletes through various basketball drills and scrimmages such as dribbling, jumping, etc. hence get the chance to be part of, and be selected to participate the National Training Camp (NTC) that will happen next week on April 22 to 24 at Don Bosco Institute Makati on Friday and SM Mall of Asia on Saturday and Sunday.

On Day 1, Saturday 1030 boys and 84 girls making a sum total of 1114 children went and participated in the program. This is the biggest and largest number of RSC participants in the nine-year history of Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines presented by Alaska. At the end of day one, 40 boys and 24 girls were chosen to return for Day 2, Sunday, April 10.

Alaska. Nutrition. Action. Champion.

This is where they will be tested through scrimmages were boys and girls are grouped into teams and were made to play sets of basketball games where they can apply all that they have learned from Day 1 and from the basketball clinic in the morning. Wherein, the best and the strongest will be included in the RSC Manila representatives to the National Training Camp! Congratulations to the 8 girls and 16 boys.

Girls: (8)

Dianne Camille Nolasco

Lalaine Gonzales

Carly Monreal

Lindsey Nacional

Magda Lioui Flores

Ma Cecilia Quilenderino

Princess Marie Villarin

Jonalyn Bongalos

Boys: (16)

Mark Glenn Gabon

Luis Gabriel Aguila

Anjelo Raphael Argente

Jhondhel Austria

Jearico Nunez

Kai Zachary Sotto

Andrei Philip Lechoncito

Mark Nicole Lucban

Reich Randell Villegas

Prince Junnell De Belen

Pauloh Villarin

Patrick Lance Inting

Jericho Ross Paglinawan

Miguel Rey Luis Tan

Devon Dein Diez

Russel Ducanes

The finalists excelled in the skills and scrimmages and exemplified Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA core S.T.A.R. values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect throughout the camp. Stay tuned for the third stage of events, the National Training Camp to determine 2016 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars. Everyone is excited and is doing their best to be part of the NBA all-stars and hence get the chance to experience the once-in-a-lifetime NBA Experience Trip!

Fans can also follow Jr. NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines. For all things NBA, fans can visit www.nba.com , like the NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba and follow www.twitter.com/nba_philippines on Twitter. To learn more about the Alaska Milk Corporation, visit www.alaskamilk.com and www.playph.com .

To learn more about Alaska Milk and its roster of sporting programs, log on to www.playph.com, Basketball clinic locations can also be found on www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines