NNC: 2017 Nutrition Month Theme Writing and Logo Design Contest

The National Nutrition Council is now accepting entries for the 2017 Nutrition Month Theme Writing and Logo Design Contest. The focus for the 2017 Nutrition Month is on “Healthy Diet”.

What is a Healthy Diet? 

A healthy diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, root crops and fat-free or low-fat milk, lean meats, poultry, fish, egg, beans and nuts, and is low in saturated fats, trans-fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars. On the other hand, an unhealthy diet is composed of foods that are energy-dense and nutrient-poor, high in saturated fat, trans-fats, refined carbohydrates, and salt, and low in consumption of vegetables and fruits and low in fiber. - NNC

The theme focus aims to promote consumption of healthier foods and discourage consumption of unhealthy diets.

The Contest will run from October 1 to November 15, 2016. Deadline of submission of entries is at 12:00 o’clock midnight of 15 November 2016. A cash prize of Php10, 000.00 for each winner of the logo and theme contest shall be awarded to the winner. 

For more information about the contest, you may visit the NNC Region X Facebook Page or you may read the full mechanics HERE.

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Sarah Glows Thanks To Alagang Inside Out

We’ve all seen how the Pinoy popstar princess went from being the industry’s favorite girl nextdoor to being the girl peg with countless citations and awards under her belt. Not only has Sarah Geronimo’s contribution to the music industry been widely recognized (with 10 AWIT Awards, 6 ALIW awards, 23 MYX Music Awards, Best Asian Artist – MNet Asian Music Awards 2012, Best Southeat Asian Act – MTV Europe Music Awards 2014, Bestselling Filipino Artist – 22nd Word Music Awards, among others), her film and television work has also earned her as much accolade (Iconic Movie Queen of Philippine Cinema – FAMAS 2015, blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie). At the cosmopolitan age of 27, Sarah has proven that she definitely owns a permanent spot in both pop culture and local showbiz.

So, how does Sarah do it? Entertainment analysts will be quick to say that Sarah is one determined woman. Her innate talent, coupled with her passion to perform, has made her the celebrated artist that she is. Another thing that makes Sarah stand out among her contemporaries is the importance she places on keeping herself and her image not only wholesome but also holistic. In fact, this ideal balance has transformed the girl next-door into somewhat of a beauty icon, what with the slew of beauty endorsements up her sleeve.

In Sarah’s case, she only trusts one beauty vitamin partner to keep her body and beauty holistically sound. In fact, with Myra, Sarah knows that her skin is cared for from the inside. Stress, pollution, and an unhealthy lifestyle—often byproducts of living the ultra-demanding celebrity life—produce bad free radicals in the body. These free radicals, in turn, steal life from healthier cells, causing damage and making the skin tired-looking and dull. In showbiz, there is no room for haggard or dull days. The spotlight is always cast on our favorite stars and celebrities, and the competition is tough. Sarah, as always, is determined to keep her game on.

With Myra, Sarah rests easy knowing that the Vitamin E in Myra capsules acts as a powerful antioxidant that’s good for the body not only because of its beauty benefit but health benefits as well.

This is what Myra does: Ang alaga ay mula sa loob , kaya mas tumatagal ang pagkaganda at healthy ng skin. When you take Myra in, your skin will not only be soft, smooth and young-looking, but you’ll also look fresh , hindi-haggard looking at may healthy glow ang skin. After all, best skincare really starts from the inside.

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Pink Chat CDO 2016

Thrive, a CDO Breast Cancer Awareness Advocacy Group is inviting everyone to a "Pink Chat: Bringing the Doctors to the Community" on October 1, 2016, 4:00PM at the Atrium of SM City Cagayan de Oro. This is an informative talk on breast cancer in celebration of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

The talk show will be hosted by Ms. Margie Velasquez and Dr. Mercelita Labial and panelled by Dr. Rhoel de Leon, Dr. Frederick Monsalud, Dr. Bernadette Marie Dy-Olaer and Dr. Easter Grace Tiro.

This FREE EVENT is brought to you by Thrive Cdo, Spruce & SM City Cagayan De Oro.


Don’t miss this out! Remember early detection can help save lives!

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Scott Kelby's World Wide Photowalk 2016

Each year, photographers around the world gather together to explore, photograph, share photos with one another, make new friends and be a part of a great cause. The Worldwide Photo Walk supports the Springs of Hope Kenya Orphanage, an organization that feeds, houses, educates and empowers young orphans so that they can grow up to not just survive but succeed. (www.worldwidephotowalk.com)

The Worldwide Photo Walk in CDO is on Saturday, October 1, 2016, 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM. Meeting place is at City Tourism Information Center, Plaza Divisoria.

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The Pacifico Boutique Hotel CDO : Mega Promo!

Have you been to Pacifico Boutique Hotel? It’s one the new hotels in Cagayan de Oro located at Velez corner Fernandez Streets. Today is the best time to visit the hotel as they have introduced a mega discounted promo rate for both their standard and deluxe rooms. 

For only Php 1,499.00 (book and buy basis) and for a minimum of 2-night stay, guests can stay at The Pacifico CDO’s modern and spacious rooms equipped with 12-inch thick mattresses, bamboo silk sheets, blackout curtains, fast and FREE 100 Mbps wireless Internet, 40 inch wide screen cable TV, floor to ceiling view of the city and large bathrooms with hot and cold water running through rainshower heads. Each room also comes with FREE breakfast for two (2).

Centrally located as it is only a stone’s throw away from major tourist spots such as Divisoria, Duaw Park, St. Augustine Cathedral, Gaston Park and City Museum, the Pacifico Hotel CDO is also known for the city’s only rooftop bar, E-Bar.

This is where visitors can have the best urban sunset view while listening to cool rhythms courtesy of their in-house artists and enjoy the numerous cocktails, wines and hors d’oeuvres.

To avail of the promo rate, you can call 09178644099 or 09985493629. You can also ‘like’ the official Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pacificohotelcdo.

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