Hoping for a better tomorrow. #MabiniMabiskeg

I have joined this campaign in the hopes of not losing faith to humanity.

Typhoon Koppu (local name, Lando) is a super typhoon that hit Northern and Central Luzon in the Philippines, leaving a sore devastation to communities. Despite this, as nation of undeniable human spirit, we are mabiskeg enough to go through anything. Mabiskeg is the Pangasinense term for strong and firm.

Mabini is a town in Western Pangasinan. It is one of the most devastated by Typhoon Koppu (local name Lando). In Mabini, schools are one of the hard-hit structures, and some of the structures are in isolated areas. More often than not, people who watch the news or read the paper offer relief goods, clothes, medicines, and toiletries as forms of help. Only few give attention on the education of the children who are affected, how the kids can go back to their schools.

This project is to maximize and spread out the help people can offer. This may sound little, but a notebook can do so much especially that many families lost literally everything; it would help them get back on their feet and start again. Furthermore, the focus is on education because I was a child in that town who experienced being evacuated and all that. I could have saved other things, but my Mom would tell me to save my bag. I resolve that to parents, knowing that their children go back to school is quite a relief.

The main focus of the campaign is to consolidate school supplies, but it would be best to include basic needs like cash, relief goods, clothes, sheets, medicines, and toiletries because many families were not able to save a single thing due to flashfloods. For local cash donations, please contact Franz Marabe through 0999 551 4843. International cash donations are also accepted through online fundraising campaign via Indiegogo (https://www.generosity.com/fundraisers/typhoon-koppu-relief-funds/x/12530349). Anyone from abroad may click the link to donate. Rest assured all monetary donations will be converted into helping the children go to school again. In Quezon City area, donations can be turned in through Romelie Tamares (0936 694 9555). For Makati area, reach Koko Alviar (0917 826 1557). The crowdsourcing campaign runs until the 6th of November 2015. The items will be delivered on the 7th of November 2015.

Another part of the project is to tap interested groups especially student organizations, fraternities, and sororities to spearhead or partner with local teachers and government officials to help rehabilitate the damaged schools. Interested parties may reach me through triumphjpaquino@gmail.com. If typhoons can leave a mark, why can’t we? Let us help out and rebuild our nation together. As how they put it, the Filipino spirit is waterproof.

~Mommy Poreber

Joining Promos/Contests is CHEAP!

I've recently read somewhere (nope we're not gonna disclose who and where) that joining promos and contest is CHEAP! I would like to say that I and my wife admits on being a “Promonatic”. I believe that it's only a matter of one's perspective. I'm just wondering though, who in their right mind would say no in being able to get something for FREE? I mean come on, let's not be a hypocrite. It's not like we're simply joining promos and contest for the sake of winning right? We got cool prizes such as cash, all expense travel packages, gadgets, GCs and many more! We looked back on the blessings (that's what we call our prizes) and to our surprise, we have already accumulated a total amount of 700K worth of prizes for the past 2 years. Believe it or not, that’s not an exaggeration. There are others who have gotten more. I’m not saying this to brag but to share what others could possibly get too! It could be for yourself, for your family or for someone you wish to give a little surprise. 

Trip for two to Japan from Pepsi (convertible to 100k cash

Trip for two to Palawan from Charmee

P 50,000 cash from Manulife

$ 1,000 cash from Flyff All Stars (part promo and part blogging)

iPhone 5s 32gb from 1'M Blue Eco-Safe Driving Campaign

3 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini from Chachos

15k SM GCs from SM Supermalls

8k National Book Store GCs from Enfagrow A+

Oh God Thanks for all the blessings.

We’re not an exception to the sharp tongues and eyes of those Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. We see comments like: give chance to others, it’s them again and don’t be greedy. There are those who know how to be a sport which we really appreciate. We also have our fair share of defeat in terms of the ones we joined. In fact we have more loses than winnings. The secret is to always do your best in each and every promo because that way you won’t have to make excuses such as “Give chance to others”. You have your chance the moment you decide to join a certain promo and that’s to do your best to win. We don’t join in everything we see especially for prizes that would benefit other people more. We do have other things to do aside from joining contest such as enjoying our prizes. Hahaha! We enjoy sharing these prizes with our family, friends and sometimes even to less fortunate people. It’s not a profession because there’s no security and assurance on promos but it’s definitely a chance you shouldn’t be missing out on. Now if joining promos and sharing these blessings to people is called CHEAP then we wouldn’t mind at all.

On a lighter note let me just tell you a short story of how me and my wife started in the promo world. We also used to ignore all these promos on different social media sites thinking that we’re unlucky and that all of it is either fake or scams. It was going to be our first daughter’s 1st birthday. She saw a Facebook page giving away customized cupcakes to one lucky winner. My wife thought that it would be a great addition for our baby’s birthday celebration. Thank God we won after we kept bugging our friend to vote for our entry. ~_^ She continued to join other promos with two cups of courage And a little pinch of pluck, A quarter pound of cleverness ,A dash of plain old luck, Then you mix them up all together and hope to God you win. (That’s a part of lyrics from the kids show Sophia by the way :D ) My wife is the reason why I also started getting hooked into promos. One day after work she was surprised to see me in the computer late at night. Busted!!! She saw me joining a promo. I opened up and said that it’s also a good way to get something FREE for our family. We’ve been partners in joining promos ever since and will definitely continue to join.

We’re not going to be hypocrites because our main reason for joining a promo is and will always be the prizes but in between as husband and wife and as a family we enjoy all the funny antics that we do. It’s like playing a game which you get a reward for winning. Last words, don’t laugh but as I remember, the first thing I won was a bar of soap! Yes you read it right. Exactly one bar of soap. I was thankful still and things just got bigger and better.

~Daddy Poreber

CDR-King’s advocates sustainable living thru California E-bike

I just knew it. It wouldn't be long till CDR-King comes up with different products, merchandises, appliances and now even vehicles!

Disruptors are welcome, from an old school perspective to the most advanced technological breakthroughs in power supply, whichever era you may be, CHANGE is inevitable.

Nikola Tesla during our primary days as student was sadly in obscurity till we reach high school. He challenged the existing and widely accepted manner of lighting though oil lamps to the macro voltage - electricity distribution system courtesy of his well-accepted Alternating Current most commonly known AC. 

Nikola Tesla is not as famous as Tomas Edison as taught during basic education, but his works and legacy blazes up to this day. Same aspiration as CDR-King, your one stop media provider intends to manifest, to bring products and cost efficient means of power/electricity supply to every household.

California E-bikes, a CDR-King subsidiary, open its doors in TONDO. The branch is powered by a hybrid electricity system that enables sustainable solar energy. As environmental friendly as it should be, it also aims to display similar concept Solar-kit for ones household in turn helps you save thousands of your hard earned money on monthly electric bill.

California E-bike started its operation in the Philippines early 2013 with E-Scooter and later on came out with other variants of e-bikes. Today California E-bike offers more than 30 variants in more than 40 branches.

With the steady growth of e-bike followers, California E-bike is gearing towards its mission to improve transportation in an eco-friendly way, one e-bike at a time and reaffirming its efforts towards Green Living to save our environment.

Visit them at their newly opened Tondo branch or your nearest California e-bike store. You may also visit ebike.cdrking.com and solarquestph.com

‪#‎cdrkingcares‬ ‪#‎cdrkingofficial‬ ‪#‎californiaebike‬

~Mommy Poreber

Biogesic will feature how Team Poreber's story started in a short film!

BIOGESIC Ingat na Damang-Dama Sineserye Year 3!

I'm still so hyped about the announcement of Biogesic last Oct 20, 2015. My husband convinced me to join their promo where the three winners will receive twenty thousand cash as well as having their story featured and made into a short film. I'm really excited about the cash prize since it's like getting an advance Christmas Gift from above. 

We started from being officemates to soulmates and with that being said here's some throwback pictures of when we we're still working on our first job as call center agent for a sales account of a telecommunication company from the U.S.

My first Teammates and Team Leader

Sneaky shot inside the floor.

Our favorite hangout place. (The Pantry) hahaha!

On the other hand my husband seems to be very excited about the short film that will feature how Team Poreber pretty much started.I can't blame him since the previous short films for year 1 and 2 came out really nice. 

The directors from last year were:

Director Jerome Pobocan
Director Ruel Bayani
Director Rory Quintos
Director Cathy Garcia Molina
Director Jerry Sineneng

We have already been contacted by a Biogesic representative and was given the M.O.A. Memorandum of Agreement for using our story. They're still finalizing who's going to be the Director for our short film but it would be an honor if any of the previous ones were to bring life to our story.

I'm really grateful for all the blessings we receive whether it's small or big. I'm a stay at home mom so every bit of gifts we received is always appreciated. I can’t wait as well to get a glimpsed of the short film. I hope we can get a copy of our own because I’ll definitely treasure it. One day when were old and forgetful maybe we can play it to reminisce our happy memories together. Ingat~

~Mommy Poreber

Chinese Food Fest! Part 1 at King Chef Seafood Restaurant (Lucky China Mall)

It's a big coincidence that practically almost all of my family member's birthday are all from September to October and for some reason we always end up eating at different chinese restaurants around Manila. I actually doubted a little on what Lucky China Mall can offer but soon changed after having our eyes and tummy filled with wonderful experiences.

The mall itself actually looks really good like SM like good in terms of construction and ambiance. There are different well known stores of clothes and restaurants included too. We took a quick stroll of the available restaurant until we ended up at King Chef Seafood Restaurant.

Birthday Selfie :)

The place looks pretty good. We stayed on the side cause we don't like people walking around us while eating.

We ordered some food the we normally order at chinese restaurants like the beef broccoli, broccoli soup, birthday canton , siomai, chicken feet and yang chow. We also tried some new dishes which was surprisingly superb like the fish tofu, shirmp balls salad and  the shirmp, crab and fish fillet all tied up together with sotanghon noodles. We normally have a lot of leftovers. I don't know if we were just really hungry this time but everything really tasted good that we only had a very small portion of the birthday canton left. I'd say this is one of our favorite places to eat from now on after just one dine in. It only costed around P 3,500 for 7 adults and 3 kids. I'd say it's "Sulit sa Sarap" Indeed.

Menu and Prices

Note: from 3-5pm and 8-10pm they have a 50% discount on their dimsums.

I forgot the exact name but it's shirmp, crab and fish fillet all tied up together with sotanghon noodles.

Shrimp Siomai

Birthday Canton

 Yang Chow

 Fish Tofu

 Beef Broccoli

 Chicken Feet

Crystal Prawn Balls

Happy Tummy for Everyone

Sansrival Birthday Cake :))

Our first family picture with food on our tables. (most of our eat out pictures have empty plates cause we only remember to take pictures after we already ate hahaha)

Surprised birthday song from the Staffs of King Chef Seafood Restaurant

It was a fantastic surprised birthday celebration made even more special with how good the food and service of their restaurant. It's definitely added into list of must try chinese restaurants. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

~Daddy Poreber

Lazada.com.ph Selling Fake Products?

When it comes to products and services we often look at how much we can save but is that enough reason to compromise the quality and our safety? Do you remember my previous post about my Bad Experience from LAZADA's Service? I knew that i wasn't the only who had problems with them and that there's other issues that needs to be resolved.

Here's a recent issue of an alleged news where the said online shop is selling FAKE Etude House products. Here's the official statement of Etude House Philippines who had taken action of filing criminal charges agains't LAZADA.

"We have not consented to any sale of such products by Lazada.com.ph and and is not in any way connected with the website and therefore cannot guarantee the authenticity and/or genuineness of the product sold by the said website.

In connection with this, Rosa Fiore House Corporation had filed criminal charges against the responsible corporate officers of LAZADA.com.ph for violations of Sections 155, 168 and 169 of the Intellectual Property Code due to the selling and/or facilitating the sale of fake and/or counterfeit Etude House of Korea product before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Makati which had been docketed as NPS DOCKET NO. XV-05-INV-15G2846."

~Daddy Poreber

Hairtastic Makeover at Mary Pauline Salon, Starmall Las Piñas

Naturally i have a wavy, porous and a simply thick hair, that’s why I opt for a hair rebond every now and then. Recently I have noticed that my hair is starting to have more volume and some waves so I decided to have my hair rebonded again besides it’s been more than a year already since my last. Also I wanted to have a new look for my upcoming birthday, being a a mom doesn't mean that I have to stop looking good right?

With the increase in the number of salon establishments nowadays we sure got lots of options to choose from, but as a mom there are actually 3 things that i consider before availing any services. First is the price, Is it affordable? Money doesn’t just grow on trees so we have to be wise, set a budget and try to stick with it. Second is the Quality, should i elaborate more on this? Third is location, is it accessible? How far and how long is my travel time going to be? All of which seems to fit the newly opened branch of Mary Pauline Salon Star Mall Las Pinas Branch last October 3rd and they have really good deals that you definitely don't want to miss out for the month of October! Luckily I was invited by the beautiful Ms. Bianca Festejo to try any of their promo packages.

Mary Pauline Salon is just beside the cinema at the 2^nd level of the mall so it’s very easy to locate.

 Upon entering the salon, the first thing you’ll see is the TV, the waiting or reception area on the opposite side so while waiting for your turn you and your companion can watch and won’t get bored. The Salon looks neat in its white interior with a very classy design and some touch of green which is very relaxing to the eye.

Here's their promo rate till the end of the month of October only! I'll probably go here even if I'm not from Las Pinas! Note: It's for any length!

I went there last Thursday, October 15 and arrived at around 3PM. I availed Package D which consists of "Rebond + Permanent hair color + keratin treatment + hair cut" because I really wanted to get a better hair color. I would suggest package C if ever your already satisfied with you hair color so you can get cellophane which is an extra treatment to give your hair that beautiful shine and luster.

Me saying goodbye to my old look :D

Shampoo area

After shampooing my hair, it was then blow dried before applying the hair color.

The whole process takes 4-5 hours, quite long right? Don't fret though cause they have magazines, music playing for a more lively vibe and the friendly staffs whom I was able to make Chika in between the treatments. I was offered coffee or iced tea and sandwich which was well appreciated. They see to it that you are getting only the best of their service.

 This is the product they used to color my hair. They also make sure that the products they use are of good quality.

 I was styled by sir JR their senior stylist. (It always makes me feel safe to be styled by a senior stylist)

The 5 hours of Tiis Ganda moments wasn't as dull as i expected. I found with my Chika moments, how the staffs really seem to enjoy and appreciate their work. ^_^

 It was already past 8 PM when we finished yet the salon is still full packed with customers. The staffs are all busy with their thing.

I was also able to meet the owner, the beautiful and kind Ms. Bianca Festejo.

I know you are already excited to see how my makeover turned out, so without further ado, here it is!

Tada! Photo taken at home so it was already exposed outside.

I really wanted a lighter hair color so I chose the "Ash blonde" but I was informed that since my hair is dark, it wont be as blonde as how I want it to be. It was a good thing that they told me about it, at least I didn't expect too much. I also like how they give tips of what's going to happen instead of simply discouraging customers from what they originally want. I love how it turned out though and next time, I'll be able to achieve lighter colors. I also had a side bangs done and had my hair trimmed at the tip since my husband wants me to keep it long this time. One of the things i like about the treatment is how refreshing it is to know that my hair doesn't have that foul scent that you usually have to put up with for the next 3 days. Most especially since i have three kids who are so sensitive to smell.

3 days after being able to wash my hair.
I feel and look young with my new hairdo. It definitely boosts my self confidence, thanks to Mary Pauline Salon! 

 Proper hair care and monthly treatment is a must if you wish to maintain your beautiful locks and good thing they got it covered. A loyalty card will be given to you after your first treatment and on your 6th visit you get yourself a free one! Freebies anyone?

What I really look for in any company is their sense of ownership which Mary Pauline Salon Starmall LasPinas clearly exudes. The reason I say this is because as I've experience and read from their post if ever customers are not happy they do offer a free retouch to make your hair even better. Respectively because client satisfaction is their main priority. Overall i can say that they truly deliver. Price, Quality and Location wise I am really satisfied. Even without the promo, their prices are more affordable compared to other known Salons. You get what you truly want and deserve. It's money well spent!

Do you want to win a make over this Christmas season?

Win any of these packages by simply promoting this post.

MECHANICS:

1. Share this in your wall with as much as you want or tag as many people as you can.
2. Add your own caption.
3. Be creative as you can be in promoting this post.
4. Ask your friends to engage in your post and share it too.
5. And most importantly, mention that this is for Mary pauline Star Mall Las Piñas branch ONLY...

You will be judged based on the following:
A. Creativity
B. Effort
C. The number of people who engaged in your post.
D. Mentioning that this is for Mary Pauline Star Mall Las Piñas branch ONLY

2 luck winners will be chosen and will be announced on October 27.
The two winners can choose which package they would like to avail.
Happy sharing ladies... stay gorgeous.

~Mommy Poreber