Friday, February 20, 2015

Python Visit

Prony is a Philippine reticulated python that is self-developed and trained. It was captured in 1996 weighing 5kilos already with a length of 5feet. In 2005, it was over 280kilos with a length of 27feet and 34inches wide.
Unfortunately, as you could see from the photo above, the biggest and largest captivated snake died last year. This snake, that could only be found in Albuquerque is now preserved in this shrine.
If you decided to drop by here, your stop would still be worth it as they also shelter different kinds of animals and to replace Prony, they now have two snakes of different species. Their skin was so smooth Clyde can't stop touching them! :P
Also, this site won't be complete without the famous tarsiers of Bohol and to compensate the absence of live tarsiers, they have this big tarsier wall where you could pose as a tarsier yourself. I like this even better than the ones in the Tarsier Observatory!
The cutest tarsier of my life! :P
Tarsiers are famed for being the smallest monkey with large eyes. Mine has small slits for eyes! lol

Blood Compact Shrine

The Blood Compact Shrine is also known as the Sandugo Shrine. This is the first friendship treaty between the Filipinos and Spaniards in the year 1565 wherein Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi made a cut in their wrist and drank the drawn blood that was mixed together between the two leaders.
In Baclayon is where the oldest stone church in the Philippines could be found. Unfortunately, its been destroyed during the last major earthquake in Bohol and is now on going retrofitting and restoration.

Sunscreen and the City: Daylong’s Advocacy Towards Every Day Sun Protection

Living Protected From the Urban Sun
It has been almost a year since Daylong first introduced its campaign for daily, cellular sun protection, advocating that sunscreen should be part of everyday skincare regimen. The trusted makers of Cetaphil launched Daylong to provide clinically-proven protection against the sun, all the way to the cellular and DNA level. With a state-of-the-art formula that has a uniquely light texture and a smooth finish, this Swiss brand successfully conveys its message for daily, deep, and complete solar defense.
Daylong sunscreen ambassadors with brand manager Jon Lee
Daylong's new brand ambassadors along with Brand Manager John Lee
While the whole city bustles in preparation for summertime, and for days of basking under the beautiful sun on some of the most exquisite local beaches, Daylong has been working quietly – preparing for something bigger.
Daylong sunscreen ambassadors with event host Karen Pamintuan
Daylong's brand ambassadors along with Host Karen Pamintuan
Staying true to its commitment of caring for the skin, whether the sun is out or not, Daylong conducted a study to reveal that the sun exposure in the city has the same intensity as at the beach. Using sun sensors that can detect UV radiation, Daylong has shown that the UV radiation in the city of Manila reaches the same level as on the beaches of Boracay.
The concept of the study was to support our advocacy for daily sunscreen wear. Daylong is new in the game, but this is how we want to make an impact   by undertaking a responsibility to provide daily sun care and protection that works even on a cellular level. explains Jon Lee, Brand Manager of Daylong.
Daylong worked with five influential urbanites, whose schedules are immersed in city-living lifestyles. Each of them has a different role: student, blogger, runner, host and writer, and mother – but each shares the interest of balancing happy and successful lives.
These multi-faceted women are student and FOX Sports Asia courtside reporter, Janeena Chan; stylish mommy blogger who works on a 24-hour duty for 2 children, Jackie Go; the triathlete mom known as The Bull Runner who is a health and fitness inspiration to everyone, Jaymie Pizzaro; in-demand beauty blogger and owner of Catwalk Cosmetics and Wigs, Marj Sia; and lifestyle show writer and host, Marie Lozano.
Daylong produced a video where these five dynamic women show how they embody the lives we have today – always on-the-go, fulfilling duties simultaneously at home and at work or school, but always remaining protected from the sun.
Supporting this advocacy and in attendance was also Dr. Daisy Ismael, President of the Philippine Dermatological Society. Daylong’s commitment to daily sun care can be viewed online at www.Daylong.ph, and on Daylong Philippines’ social media pages: DaylongPH on Facebook and @DaylongPH on Twitter and Instagram.

TREE TOP ADVENTURE: Experience the Extreme Press Conference

On February 21, 2015, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tree Top Adventure will hold its very 1st press conference and media tour in which over twenty participants from the TV, online, radio and print industries will attend.
The program will be graced by Tree Top Adventure’s CEO Ms. Ma. Camille O. Montejo. A short program will be presented with a question and answer portion will take place first before proceeding with the tour in which the participants will try all the rides. They would also be trying the only motorized team building facilities in the Philippines.
Tree Top
Tree Top Adventure features six activities: two slow paced and four fast paced activities. One slow paced activity is the Trekking adventure in which you’ll be toured within the area. The tour guide will be introducing local plants and trees and share interesting facts about them. If one wants to see the forest and appreciate nature from the top of the trees, they could try the Canopy ride. The entire ride has a hanging bridge and five stations which can carry three persons at a time in which you’ll be transferring from one tree to another. For heart pounding activities, one might want to try the Superman Ride, a horizontal motorized zipline in which you’ll be soaring back and forth in less than a minute. Another activity you could try is the parachute fall in which you’ll be going upwards, slowly, and when you’re 75 feet above the ground, you’ll suddenly fall. If you literally want to surf in the air, you could try the Silver Surfer, an inclined zipline that swings you back and forth between two trees. If you want to experience the extreme, we recommend you the Tree Drop in which you’ll be suspended 60 feet above the ground, mission impossible style and you’ll be dropped in a matter of seconds only.
Tree Top Adventure also offers the only motorized Team Building facilities in the Philippines in which participants would be challenged physically, mentally and even emotionally.
Tree Top Adventure’s another branch, located at the Camp John Hay Baguio City, will also hold its press conference and media tour on March 14, 2015.
For more information, you could contact 09166299381. You could also visit our website www.treetopadventureph.com. To be more updated, you could like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/treetopadventurecamp and follow us on Instagram @tree_top_adventure and Twitter @TreeTopPH.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ariel - Effective and Efficient; Work-at-home-no-helpers Moms Laundry BFF!

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WAHM baby's carrier is for blueprints too!
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With Ariel, clothes are well taken care of without extra time to soak, effort to rub & budget for bleach.

Toddler Discipline and Potty Training

Toddlerhood is the age when children start to become more independent and discover themselves as individuals.  Yet they still have a limited ability to communicate and reason, which makes for a very challenging combination.
So parenting can be quite tricky when your toddler has temper tantrums on the fly and has messy potty training days thrown in the mix too.  Come join us and make your family life easier by picking up a lot of helpful discipline strategies and potty training tips at our Toddler Discipline and Potty Training workshop.
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Our speaker for the Toddler Discipline and Potty Training workshop is Dr. Teresa Lilia Ayaso-Cabusora.  Dr. Cabusora is a Child Development and Early Childhood Education Specialist.  She is a former faculty member of the Department of Family Life and Child Development of the University of the Philippines in Diliman.  She is the former Faculty-In-Charge of the UP-Diliman Child Development Center and is currently the Owner-Directress of the Family Partner Child Learning House. 
Workshop Details:
Date:  Saturday, March 7, 2015
Time:  1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Venue:  Insular Life Multi-Purpose Hall, 12th Floor Insular Life Makati Building, Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas Street, Makati City
Learning Fees:  P350 per participant | P600 per couple
This workshop is the first installment for 2015 of the Parenting Pals Workshop Series and is co-presented by Insular Life.
For inquiries, please email isobelle@manilaworkshops.com.
(If you sign up use this Referral Code: YWCPPTD1) so they will know that you learned the workshop from this blog.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Make Your Own Dream Book Workshop

I’m a pen and paper type of person. Someone who loves to doodle using colored gel pens, compose unpublished songs and poems, jot down daily tasks, reminders and plan everything ahead on paper. But sometimes, ready-made planners or journals that are readily available lessens our freedom to design our own and express our thoughts by being creative.
That’s why Memory Crafters and CraftCreate thought of having a meaningful workshop entitled Make Your Own Dream Book. A DIY kind of journal wherein you can pick a fabric to cover your dream book and prettify by filling it up with your lifelong goals and dreams. In that way, you’ll always remember all the things you’ve had from the past. May it be adding a daily photo, quotes, scribbles or treat it as your diary. It’s even more special because you made it with the hopes of your dreams to be fulfilled.
Make Your Own Dream Book
With this, we would like to invite you to be part of our first workshop this year! Make Your Own Dream Book will be the first workshop for the whole-day event on February 28, 2015 at Scarsdale S&R Shaw, 9:00 am – 12:00 nn. Workshop kits, modules and light snacks will be served!

About the Speaker

Catherine Santos is a Mass Communications major in Film and Audio Visual Arts in UP Diliman. She worked in a video production house then in a graphic design company. In between, Katsy and her mom had a homebased business where they make flower arrangements using paper, dried leaves and twigs and they supply these to specialty shops and exporter. After that stint, she held a marketing and merchandising hob for SAFFY, an NGO that promotes fair-traded handicrafts.
She missed the vibe of having her own business. So, she ventured on her own again and decided to put up a a new business named CraftCreate, a designing and trading handcrafted home décor and supplying stores that cater to tourists, expats and balikbayans. She also started Handmade Manila to make an outlet for her projects that don’t quite fit in to the product line of CraftCreate. It also serves as an outlet for some crafter friends who want to sell their crafts and products. She also join bazaars and have been a regular seller in the bazaar circut since 2004.
Workshop Rates:
Regular Rate: 1,200
Early Bird Rate: 900
Group Rate: 800 per person (Group of 3)
*Fees include the workshop kit, food and drinks!
(If you sign up use this Referral Code: YWCMCDB1) so they will know that you learned the workshop from this blog.

Friday, February 13, 2015

2015 TMA Homeschool Parents Conference: Set Them Up for Success

Set Them Up for Success
Are you a parent wondering what is the best kind of education for your child where he will learn and be successful someday? Are you a parent interested in knowing more about homeschooling?
If the answer to any of the above questions is a resounding “Yes!” then don’t miss the upcoming2015 Parents Conference of TMA Homeschool at the Bayanihan Center, Unilab on March 12.
This event, entitled “Set Them Up for Success”, is set to enlighten and inspire you  to raise your children to become happy, responsible, productive  adults and leaders “wherever they are planted”. The event will run for a whole day and will consist of keynote topics like “Set Them Up for Success” and “Catching your Child’s God-given Bents for Success”. Speakers will include Edric Mendoza of TMA Homeschool and ANC’s On the Money and Jayson Lo, author of Younique.
Aside from keynote talks, the conference will also feature the following workshops. You may choose one track each from workshops A & B.
Workshops (A) 
Track 1: How to do a Character-focused EducationDonna Simpao
Track 2: How to Do Multi-Level HomeschoolingMilona Barraca
Track 3: How to Homeschool through High SchoolBles de Guzman
Workshops (B) 
Track 4: How to Adjust Your Teaching Strategies for Effective LearningJoy Mendoza
Track 5: Hooray for Dads Who HomeschoolDennis Sy
Track 6: Q and A Forum 
This conference is open to everyone. Register today! Free admission for TMA Homeschool Parents. Fee is P500/head for non-TMA-ers.
We gently encourage you to leave your children at home so that we can all focus on the conference. Should you decide to bring your children, there is a fee of P500.00 per child 2 to 16 years old. We will provide activities for children in the preschool to elementary ages but our children’s room is limited to 20. Older teens will stay with their parents in the conference halls.
Breastfeeding moms can bring their babies along but yayas will also be charged P500.00.
For more information, contact Alyssa Chua via landline (234-0432 loc. 114), mobile (0917-8491409), or e-mail (alyssa@tmahomeschool.org).

Event Location

Venue:   Bayanihan Center

Venue Phone: (02) 858-1979, (02) 858-1985 to 86
Address:
8008 Pioneer St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City

(If you sign up use this Referral Code: YWCTMAHS_1) so they will know that you learned the workshop from this blog.

Stocks Versus Forex 2015

Which is better, Stocks or Forex?  Find out which investment fits you!
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Stocks vs Forex 2015 Schedules:
February 18, 2015 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
June 17, 2015 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 21, 2015 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: VOffice, 10F, Fort Legend Tower, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Who Should Attend This Seminar?
  • People with zero knowledge about the stock market and the CURRENCY MARKET
  • People who have extra savings and are looking for an additional income
  • People who are losing money in stock market or FOREX TRADING
What Are The Topics To Be Discussed?
  • How does the stock market work?
  • How does the CURRENCY MARKET work?
  • What exactly is trading?
  • What is STOCK MARKET TRADING?
  • WHAT IS FOREX TRADING?
  • What’s the same and what’s different between the two?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of trading each market?
  • How does a typical day go for a stock market and a FOREX TRADER?
  • What is the proper mindset and the skills needed to be a successful trader?
  • How do I know which one is for me? 
For more details and information, please contact:
Janice Sabitsana
janice.sabitsana@manilaworkshops.com
+639328614610

Event Location

Venue:   V-Office (Fort Legend)

Venue Phone: 6322242000
Address:
10th Floor, Fort Legend Tower, 31st Street cor 3rd Avenue, BGC, Taguig1634

(If you sign up use this Referral Code: YWCSVF2015_1) so they will know that you learned the workshop from this blog.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Steakhouse Supreme at TGIFridays!

Tgifridays recently launched new memorable steaks perfectly complemented by bold flavor combinations and served with delicious sides. Perfect for dinner dates!
IG Teaser. These are available in all branches except Cagayan de Oro & Davao City.
Juicy, tender and big-taste, these steak entrees add new dimensions of flavor and presentation in a variety of popular cuts. These will appeal to Friday-goers that are longtime steak fans such as my dad and impress lucky-go-luckies who thought they had to go to a high-end restaurant to enjoy and imaginative steak fare, lucky them! TGIFridays chefs outdid themselves with these perfection - seasoned masterpieces with ingredients and flavors that work together to create a bang!
Double Mushroom Ribeye - Php1850.00
8 oz certified Angus beef steak served with fried shiitake mushroom strips, roasted mushroom gravy and Fridays ultimate Mac N Cheese.
Steak and Garlic Fries - Php 1695.00
Classic steakhouse with juicy fire-grilled ribeye topped with savory herb butter and served with a Parmesan crusted, broiled tomato and horseradish cream.
These steaks are best paired with a glass of Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon (Php240.00).
New steakhouse supreme is perfect with these delectable appetizers including
Jack Daniels Sampler - Php 795.00
A signature sharing platter of crisp Cajun Spiced Shrimps, Sesame Jack Boneless Chicken Bites and Beef Brisket Quesadillas served with extra Jack Daniels glaze for dipping!
French Onion Soup
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Chili Cheese Fries - Php 325.00
Crispy seasoned fries, topped with spicy chili, warm Queso cheese sauce, fresh pico de gallo and served with Cajun sour cream.
Steakhouse Supremes' also perfectly matched with these desserts:
The New York Cheesecake - Php 375.00
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Classic New York Style Cheesecake served with
caramel and chocolate sauce.
Island Breeze Sundae - Php 295.00
End your meal with this fresh tropical treat! Vanilla
ice cream and sweetened wonton crisps are served
with pineapple and mango. Drizzled with caramel
sauce and topped with whipped cream.
Get the taste of supreme angus beef now on the TGIFridays nearest you asap as these menu are offered in a limited time only! :)
With my fellow bloggers. 
Thanks for the photo TGIFridaysPh.
We and the buns in our ovens had so much fun! (Yup, that's a yes!)  ^___^
Thank you so much @TGIFridays for having us!
Follow TGIFridays Philippines on Facebook, and check out Friday menu here: http://www.fridays.com.ph

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Stock Investment Program with Utrade

One of the best ways to grow your money is to start investing in the stock market. Investing is one of the best ways for anyone to create wealth instead of just depositing money in a bank. Philippine stocks can be a stable long-term venture. You can invest in the stock market with as little money as your budget can allow. Read up and learn more about money management with Utrade.
SIP and Save with Utrade
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The year 2015 started with a big bang as the Philippine composite index (PSEi) soared to an all-time high in the middle of January. Given the recent drop in oil prices to below $50/barrel, inflationary pressures have been tamed substantially. Likewise, despite IMF’s downgrade in the global growth forecast for 2015 and 2016, the Philippines still managed to receive an upgrade from the IMF. The Philippines has likewise affirmed itself as Investment Grade from three major ratings agencies. This positive outlook on the Philippines has many Filipinos looking for investment options that can allow them to save up for the future.

Instead of just depositing money in a bank, which has low returns, Philippine stocks are a stable long-term investment, given that the economy has been performing well and that inflation is projected to be low in 2015, says Lexter Azurin, Head of Research at UTrade, the online securities brokerage of Unicapital Securities, Inc. (USI). He continues, “To accommodate Filipinos’ needs for a convenient investment service, we created a unique program that they can invest in over the long term, called SIP.”

SIP or UTrade’s Stock Investment Program uses a peso-cost averaging strategy, in which a fixed amount is invested over the long term at regular intervals on a particular stock. Since this does not rely on the current purchase price of a given stock, the cumulative average of the investment will result in a profit in the long run.

The four-step UTrade SIP process is simple. First, choose from UTrade’s recommended basket of stocks. Second, determine how much to invest, starting with as low as P5,000. Third, decide on the frequency of investments, which can be weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. Fourth, identify your long-term goal and determine how long the investment will last.

To make it even more convenient, UTrade will send an email before the next trade to remind clients of their upcoming transaction. For more information on how to invest, visit www.utradeph.com and likewww.facebook.com/UnicapitalOnline.
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About UTrade
UTrade is the online stock trading platform of Unicapital Securities, Incorporated, a leading full-service securities brokerage house licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a bona-fide member of the Philippine Stock Exchange.  Through its trading platform, clients can buy and sell any stock listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange, and provides clients with real-time access to research reports and market information. For more information on how to invest, visit www.utradeph.com, call +63 2 823-5344 / 63 2 8920991/ +63 999 8857616, and likewww.facebook.com/UnicapitalOnline

A Date to Remember

Why stay at home this February when you can relax and enjoy with Victoria Court this weekend?

These special room rates will surely give you a remarkable night! Victoria Court is offering a special package that will fit into your budget. For as low as Php2,299.oo you'll get a 12-hour stay in any Deluxe Room, a Set Meal for 2 and a choice between a couple-shirt or a wine as a special gift.

You may also opt to get a Suite room for only Php2,999.00!
For romantic reservations, please contact the following numbers below:
Victoria Court Pasig, North EDSA, Las Pinas, Balintawak, McArthur, and San Fernando branches - 0917-VCSERVE
Victoria Court Malate, Gil Puyat, and Cuneta branches - 0917-9810084
This offer is valid until March 31, 2015. Make your stay remarkable, fun and a date to remember with Victoria Court!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Five Unconventional Loves

Wanna know more about how to shower yourself with love? Read on!
Love energy. The day of hearts may be a day to stay in and forget or to celebrate and remember. Either way, power through and get enough energy through Cobra Energy Drink. Filled with ginseng, taurine, and world-class ingredients to help you achieve more, it even has a variant to match this red-letter day. Cobra Berry has a refreshing fruity flavor and a power rush for your everyday needs.
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Love health and fitness. The best way to show yourself some love is to start getting fit. Sign up for a class by yourself, in tandem with a special someone, and even with friends. Don’t forget to hydrate yourself with Summit Natural Drinking Water, which helps you thirst for more and get the most out of life. Need an extra boost when the flurry of flowers gets you down? Take Vitamilk and fill good from the inside out with fresh, non-GMO soymilk.

Love clean. Who says January is the only month to start anew? Valentine’s Day is as good a time as any to rid yourself of toxins, clean out your closet, and get into fresh habits. Start with Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water, the only local brand certified by NSF International. Chosen by moms who want only the absolute best for their families, it’s pure water, pure love.
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Love saya. Give love to get love, and one way to do it is to share saya with everyone you meet, not just on heart’s day, but every day. Start by sharing a bottle of Sunkist Carbonated Juice Drink and its three refreshing flavors of Lemonade, Apple, and Orange. Show some love, show saya.
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Love risk. Love is all about taking risks, and there is no better company than Nestea in a Bottle, which helps you take the plunge, whether it’s for love or for adventure. Go ahead, find the new adventure your heart longs for.
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There’s no better way to show love than to start with yourself. Here are five more loves to start with for a better you!

Friday, February 6, 2015

Johnson's Global Time Report and Infographics

Bath Time Report -- PHILIPPINES (1)
Bath Time Report -- PHILIPPINES (2)
Click the photos below to read clearly.
Click the links below to see more infographics about Johnson's #SoMuchMore campaign.

Enjoyed reading? To know more about Johnson’s and how you can enhance your baby’s bath time experience, visit www.johnsonsbaby.com/somuchmore.
 
*About the Survey
The JOHNSON’S® Global Bath Time Report was sponsored by JOHNSON’S® and conducted online by Harris Poll in November 2014 among 3,574 parents of 0-3 year olds aged 21 and older in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Philippines, UK and US (484+ per country and 500 in the Philippines). To access the full survey results, contact us.
About JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™
As the Company’s flagship sustainability program in the Philippines, JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™ takes a multi-pronged and collaborative approach towards saving and improving the lives of mothers, infants and young children. JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™ reflects the Company’s citizenship and sustainability priorities in the Philippines, of addressing maternal and infant mortality, waste management and recycling. It is a commitment to accelerate the achievement of Millennium Development Goals four and five and is also a call for collective action: that together we can and will leave our world a little better than when we found it for the benefit of our Nation’s babies.
About JOHNSON'S®
For years, JOHNSON’S® has been committed to the happy and healthy development of all babies. Going beyond safe, mild and gentle products, the brand believes in enriching baby care rituals that unlock and release the full power of the senses. Nothing is more important to JOHNSON’S® than ensuring a stimulating start and a vibrant future for babies around the world and empowering families and health care professionals. Because JOHNSON’S® knows, when it comes to bringing up baby, more is more. As the No. 1 baby skin care brand for over 100 years, JOHNSON’S® has been advancing baby science and setting the standards in baby care. JOHNSON’S® offers baby and adult products in over 175 countries.

Johnson's Baby Care Rituals for Happy, Healthy Development

Bath time: a potent opportunity to promote cognitive and physical development
“Bath time can be so much more than getting clean. Multisensory stimulation rituals can aid in promoting happy and healthy baby development leading to specific benefits such as increased weight gain and bone mass, reduced stress, crying and better quality and quantity of sleep,” shares Dr. Didoy Castañeda, Asia Pacific Medical & Clinical Affairs Director. With opportunities for touch, sight, smell, and sound, the bath is among the key baby care rituals parents can use to nurture baby.  "Mahirap pero masaya" (It's hard but fun!) shared Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, JOHNSON’S® celebrity mom influencer, when asked about being a mom. “As a first-time mom, you would like to ensure that you are truly hands-on when it comes to taking care of your baby. It’s been a year since Philip came into my life and I can truly say that it has been nothing short of exciting and challenging at the same time. What I truly enjoy are the baby care rituals I share with him, especially bath time. I am happy to know how bath time provides opportune moments for me to stimulate his senses - especially touch and smell - to aide in his total development,” Rica adds.
“Apart from massage, other ways the senses can be activated especially during bath time include the playing of music and games, and the use of fragranced products. Pleasant smells, particularly, when paired with the loving interactions of a parent, can create positive and lasting memories that children will remember for a lifetime. Fragranced products are known to increase infant engagement, helping mothers bond with their babies, and helping babies stay calm and relaxed for a more prolonged period of time,” adds Mr. Arun Viswanath, Asia Pacific, Science & Technology head at Givaudan Fragrances.
“Dramatic growth in a child’s physical, motor, cognitive and social-emotional development is very much dependent on the stimulation a parent provides in the first several years of a child’s life.  Touch is a powerful tool to maintain alert state in babies, to calm them or as an attention-getting stimulus. Touch is also a good reinforcer for positive infant behavior and learning,” added Dr. Theresa Hilario-Jimenez, President of the Perinatal Association of the Philippines, sharing the importance of touch or skin-to-skin contact with babies, which are most evident during bath time.
Johnson’s® shares how moms and dads can stimulate their baby’s senses through these baby care rituals. JOHNSON’S® understands that for Filipino parents, their baby’s health and development is of primary importance. This is why we’ve developed sensorial rituals that parents can consistently enjoy doing with their babies. When used with our specially-formulated JOHNSON’S® products, these rituals can unlock the full power of the senses and help baby develop healthily and happily.
We encourage parents to learn more about these rituals, and regularly practice them with their children from birth up until their toddler years. Newborns aged 0-6 months use their five senses to survive. Their senses allow them to feel safe, stable and secure. JOHNSON’S® advocates newborn rituals for sensory security.

4-Step Newborn Bathing Ritual - click here.

2-Step Soothing Nappy Care Ritual – Protects baby from irritation.
  1. Step 1: Use JOHNSON’S® Baby Skin Care Wipes, which has moisturizing essences that cleans and protects baby’s skin better than water and soap alone.
  2. Step 2: Before changing baby’s diaper, give baby’s skin complete protection with JOHNSON’S® Baby Complete Care Powder, which effectively absorbs and repels wetness, reduces skin friction, and soothes skin irritation from wearing diapers.
Infants (7 months to 2 years) use their senses to explore for rapid brain development. JOHNSON’S® advocates daily rituals for sensory discovery such as a playful bath of textures, sights and scents, and a calming bedtime routine for better sleep.

4-Step Infant Bathing Ritual –Stimulates baby’s senses to help his development and growth.
  1. Step 1: Massage baby with JOHNSON’S® Baby Oil to leave a warm protective barrier on his skin.
  2. Step 2: Cleanse baby with JOHNSON’S® Baby Milk + Rice Bath to nourish his developing skin.
  3. Step 3: Rinse baby and dry. Lock in the moisture with JOHNSON’S® Baby Milk + Rice Lotion to strengthen growing skin with 200%* more nourishing ingredients.
  4. Step 4: Apply JOHNSON’S® Baby Powder Milk + Rice on baby’s body, including the nappy area, to complete skin nourishment and keep baby’s skin healthy, soft and smooth.
4-Step Bedtime Ritual –Proven to improve baby’s sleep to help him grow and develop to his full potential.
  1. Step 1: Massage baby with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Oil with NATURALCALM™ essences that help baby feel calm, relaxed and ready for better sleep.
  2. Step 2: Bathe baby with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Bath to help your little one let go of the day’s excitement
  3. Step 3: Rinse baby and dry. Massage with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Lotion to foster mom and baby bonding and sooth & strengthen baby's skin.
  4. Step 4: Protect baby from wetness while helping him sleep better with JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Powder.
Children aged 2-5 years use their five senses to build an understanding of everything in the world. Their senses must be stimulated with hands-on activities that are the foundation for learning. JOHNSON’S® advocates sensory mastery, which includes getting ready for play and stimulation of each of the five physical senses.

3-Step Playtime Ritual –Supports growing kid’s healthy sensorial development by making him ready for play
  1. Step 1: Bathe baby with JOHNSON’S® Baby Active Fresh Bath. Its easy rinse formula is infused with ActiveFresh™ technology that leaves skin clean and smelling fresh all-day.
  2. Step 2: To let your child play outdoor more pleasantly, use JOHNSON’S® Baby Active Fresh Powder. It contains ActiveFresh™ technology bursts with fragrance upon contact with sweat, for long lasting fragrance all day.
  3. Step 3: Keep baby smelling fresh with JOHNSON’S® Baby Cologne that instantly energizes with an invigorating scent.
All of these rituals are made possible because every JOHNSON’S® product has Triple Baby Protection, which promises:
  • Only the safest ingredients that are proven to be appropriate for babies
  • Mild formulations to avoid irritation on baby’s skin
  • Effectiveness in helping to keep skin’s natural moisture
We encourage moms and dads to make bath time and the other baby care rituals mean so much more to maximize their happy and healthy development. Make sure to spend more quality time with your babies in these different rituals  – massage them more, talk to them more, play with them more - to help nurture their ability to learn, think, love, and grow. I even make new songs and parodies for my baby, I could have had a music platinum award or something. lol Spend more quality time with babies, especially during bath time. Make bath time mean so much moreTo know more about Johnson’s and how you can enhance your baby’s bath time experience, visit www.johnsonsbaby.com/somuchmore.

*About the Survey
The JOHNSON’S® Global Bath Time Report was sponsored by JOHNSON’S® and conducted online by Harris Poll in November 2014 among 3,574 parents of 0-3 year olds aged 21 and older in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Philippines, UK and US (484+ per country and 500 in the Philippines). To access the full survey results, contact us.

About JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™
As the Company’s flagship sustainability program in the Philippines, JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™ takes a multi-pronged and collaborative approach towards saving and improving the lives of mothers, infants and young children. JOHNSON & JOHNSON BRIGHTER FUTURE™ reflects the Company’s citizenship and sustainability priorities in the Philippines, of addressing maternal and infant mortality, waste management and recycling. It is a commitment to accelerate the achievement of Millennium Development Goals four and five and is also a call for collective action: that together we can and will leave our world a little better than when we found it for the benefit of our Nation’s babies.

About JOHNSON'S®
For years, JOHNSON’S® has been committed to the happy and healthy development of all babies. Going beyond safe, mild and gentle products, the brand believes in enriching baby care rituals that unlock and release the full power of the senses. Nothing is more important to JOHNSON’S® than ensuring a stimulating start and a vibrant future for babies around the world and empowering families and health care professionals. Because JOHNSON’S® knows, when it comes to bringing up baby, more is more. As the No. 1 baby skin care brand for over 100 years, JOHNSON’S® has been advancing baby science and setting the standards in baby care. JOHNSON’S® offers baby and adult products in over 175 countries.