Sep
2018

A Cookie for the Needy: Tim Hortons Smile cookie

categories: Press Releases

A cookie can make a big difference. And with the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign satisfying a cookie craving also goes towards helping a good cause.

“We are encouraging everyone to help make a difference for charities or organizations that are helping those who are in need or are marginalized by supporting our Smile Cookie Campaign,” said Stephanie Guerrero marketing director of Tim Hortons Philippines. “As we continue to grow our presence here in the country, we also want to be able to make more contributions to the communities we serve. This campaign is our way of doing that.”

Now in its second year in the Philippines, the campaign continues to spread joy through the generosity of the coffee chain’s customers. This year, each Smile Cookie purchased for Php50 at Tim Hortons stores will benefit the recipients of its partner organization Action Against Hunger Philippines.

The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign will run from September 21-23 in the Philippines. Support the campaign and have a reason to smile by purchasing Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons stores. All proceeds will go to the partner organization.

Store locations are Tim Hortons Glorietta 4, Tim Hortons Insular Life, Tim Hortons I-Care, Tim Hortons One Central, Tim Hortons San Lorenzo, Tim Hortons The Link, Tim Hortons Pearl Plaza, Tim Hortons Blue Bay, Tim Hortons Venice Grand Canal Mall, Tim Hortons Eastwood, Tim Hortons Kia Theatre, Tim Hortons Greenhills, Tim Hortons Market! Market!, Tim Hortons Net Quad, and Tim Hortons Uptown Mall.

For the first time, the Smile Cookie campaign will now be celebrated globally with many Tim Hortons locations participating around the world including Mexico, the UK and UAE.

Smile Cookie Campaign is a fundraising event for Tim Hortons restaurants worldwide. The campaign was established in 1996 as an effort to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario. Today, the campaign continues as a major fundraiser for the brand where 100 percent of the proceeds goes to its local charity, hospital or community program of choice.

Action Against Hunger Philippines is an arm of the global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. To date, AAH has helped 299,284 people through its nutrition and health programs; water, sanitation, and health programs; and food security and livelihood programs.

About TIM HORTONS®

TIM HORTONS® is one of North America's largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, TIM HORTONS® appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. As of December 31, 2016, TIM HORTONS® had more than 4,700 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States and the Middle East. The TIM HORTONS® brand is owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX,NYSE:QSR), one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $24 billion in system sales and over 20,000 restaurants. To learn more about the TIM HORTONS® brand, please visit the TIM HORTONS® brand website at www.timhortons.com or follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TimHortonsPH, Twitter: @TimHortonsPH; and Instagram: @TimHortonsPHL

About TH Coffee Services Philippines Corporation TH Coffee Services Philippines Corporation is a joint venture company established under Restaurant Brands International, Inc. aimed to grow an iconic brand, TIM HORTONS TM in the Philippines. As the master franchisee, it is set to enable TIM HORTONS TM to expand its reach outside the US by providing exemplary service and valuable products that are relevant and customized to the needs and tastes of the local market.


Aug
2018

Toy Kingdom’s Toy Expo 2018: Toys (for the) big and small

categories: Press Releases, Toys

Toys, toys, toys. Who cannot get enough of them?

Me, of course! And my daughter as well.

Every two years, Toy Kingdom puts up a huge event to showcase toys from well-loved brands. And it’s coming this weekend!

Toys are parading again this weekend at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

It’s the biggest toy event of the year as Toy Kingdom brings together the most amazing selection of toys in this year’s Toy Expo 2018 on August 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

Get the chance to have a first look at the newest toys in the market, retail prices, and kick start your Christmas shopping early. You can enjoy great deals of discounts and exclusive promos for the duration of the expo.

Toy Kingdom also joins in SM’s 60th Anniversary celebrations by treating kids to 60 exclusive Meet and Greet sessions with their favorite characters like My Little Pony, Play-doh, Hatchimals, Hello Kitty, Shopkins, Littlest Petshop, Paw Patrol, Superwing and many more.

There are also fun booths with games, themed areas with life sized character statues and exciting activities where kids can explore and play with their family and friends.

Give your kids the perfect weekend treat and check out Toy Kingdom’s Toy Expo 2018 on August 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City. Event is open from 10am to 10pm, admission is free.

For more updates follow ToyKingdomPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Aug
2018

#KoristaAko: Efraime Mallari

categories: #KoristaAko, Uncategorized

 

After a yet another long hiatus, I am back to my blogging mojo!

And what better way for a comeback is to post a new entry in my passion project, #KoristaAko.

Our korista for this edition is quite an interesting ball of musical energy, and I got to meet him for the first time not as a chorister, but a band player. And what an interesting encounter it was, with their band winning the top prize for an international band competition held in our country for the very first time.

So, meet our korista, Efraime Mallari. But first, this video, which I am sure you have seen around Facebook.

NOTE: This funny video is a spinoff of a segment of a late night comedy show. No copyright infringement intended and just for pure korista laughs.

His musical journey is quite interesting, and proves that music heals. He tells of his beginnings as a wind player here.

I joined the band in 2005, playing the clarinet. Hindi ko talaga plano magbanda noon. But it was doctor’s advise for me to study any wind instrument or mag-sports. Pinili ko ang pagtugtog since, music lover po talaga ako noon. Then lumipat ako ng flute nung 2009 and nag-UP ako nung 2010 as Flute Major. Because of competition sa slot sa Orchestra and other opportunities, lumipat ako ng Oboe. Nagshift ako to oboe major since kaunti lang ang oboist sa Philippines. Then ayun po, dagsaan na ang opportunities dahil nga po sa pagiging oboist ko. Kaso nung 2012 po, nagkasakit naman ako kaya ako nagstop. Then nahirapan na ako makabalik so nung gumaling ako, nagwork na lang po muna ako. Teacher sa isang music school for a year then, naofferan ng work sa government so pinush ko na. 2014, naging conductor po ako ng banda namin kasi umalis yung conductor namin papuntang Bahrain, and nagwork naman yung assistant niya sa call center kaya naiwan ako. Nawala din po yung ibang members namin after ng Malaysia Competition namin. At first, ayoko po talaga. Unang una, 20 years old lang po ako nun, pangalawa, nakakapressure po kasi dahil nga po medyo kilala ang banda namin, baka di ko kayanin ang pressure. Plus the fact na puro bata ang mga naiwang members. So as in back to zero talaga halos. Then ayun po, kinaya naman at kinakaya pa rin till now. Paunti unti, sa tulong at support na rin ng mga matatanda naming members, nakaka-ahon ahon. Nakakasali and nakakapanalo rin naman po ng mga competitions here sa Luzon and including sa Davao. Hanggang sa eto nga po, nakasungkit ng championship sa international competition. Sobrang saya po lalu na’t arrangement ko yung ginamit namin sa competition na yun. Cooperation lang po talaga ang key. Lalu po’t sobrang dami namin.

And that arrangement he was talking about is this:

The Citizen Brigade Band of Dasmariñas won the Marching Showband Category of the Bacoor International Music Competition held last June here in the Philippines. I was fortunate to witness this, as I was invited to work behind the scenes for this competition. Such a great place to be in that time, and learned a lot about band music and competitions.

Now let us get to know more about Efraime the korista here in #KoristaAko.

Name: Efraime Amoroso Mallari

Current profession: Office Clerk at Dasmariñas Water District

Choirs joined:
– Francisco E. Barzaga Memorial School Children’s Choir (2004)
– Koro Ecclesiano (2008)
– Dasmariñas Chamber Singers (2016)
– Philippine Vocal Ensemble (2017)
– Sing Philippines Youth Choir (2018)

Why did you join the choir?:
I’m in a children’s choir when I was in grade 5, so I’m already singing when I was young. Singing is my first love and playing instrument just came after that when the doctor advised me to learn wind instrument for my asthma. Since then, I focused on my instrument till college. I took DCPMA major in flute and shifted to oboe in UP Diliman although I’m already a Madz fan since 2007. Then in 2016, I suddenly missed singing in a choir. I love our band but there’s this different fulfillment that singing gives me. So even though it’s hard, pinagsabay ko. I joined Dasmariñas Chamber Singers, then Philippine Vocal Ensemble and Sing Philippines Youth Choir Batch 3 and the rest is history.

What was that something or someone that influenced you?:
The Philippine Madrigal Singers. Since I’m a fan of the Madz since High School, may special part na rin talaga sa puso ko ang singing kahit nakalimutan ko siya after many years of playing instruments. Then came 2016 when I began singing again and kept on singing.

What is your favourite song arranged or composed for choir and why?:
Marami eh pero ang most memorable is Riveder (le Stelle by Z. Randall Stroope). Nagpupunta pa ako sa Computer shop noong high school just to listen to that. Second is “Sa Kanyang Paglalayag” of Ily Matthew Maniano.

What was the hardest piece you’ve studied?:
Lahat mahirap lalo noong kababalik ko pa lang sa choir but the hardest ones are the German lalo na sa bulol na tulad ko.

Any choir/s or vocal ensembles you look up to and why?:
Given na yung Madz. So after Madz, I look up to UPLB Choral Ensemble. Halos lahat ng kilala kong galing UPLBCE have this discipline and every time I hear them, I’m always moved by their singing. The most memorable was the repeat performance of the AOV Choral Fest last year when they sang “Daluyong” which was the obligatory piece that time.

What is your most unforgettable choral moment?:
When we (Dasmariñas Chamber Singers) qualified for the Grand Prix in the 2018 Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival. Maraming mas magagalingsaamin. Marami rin kamingpinagdaananbagomakaalis at habang competition kaya hindisumagisaisipnaminnamakakapasok kami. Also, my experience with SPYC (Sing Philippines Youth Choir–an every other year choral program by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Madz) Every moment of it is very memorable.

#KoristaAko dahil:
It opened SO MUCH opportunities for me and may something talaga sa pagkanta na bumubusog sa puso ko. I can’t explain it but it always makes me happy.

 

Em and Ef. At the Bacoor International Music Championships.

Jun
2018

Gardenia Summer Kiddie Workshop and Plant Tour

categories: Press Releases

As summer kicks in, parents are on the lookout for workshops and activities for their kids.

Luckily for us, we were again invited by Gardenia Philippines last May to their high-tech and high quality bread plant in nearby Laguna to spend a day with our kids.

It was a whole day of learning, creating, and fun with fellow mommy bloggers and their kids, thanks to Mommy Bloggers Philippines and Gardenia for making this possible.

Of course, the trip to Gardenia is highlighted by the Plant Tour. But to make it a little different, our little ones served as tour guides.

Activities for both parents and kids were carefully prepared by the Gardenia team.

They also had hands-on training in the mini-supermarket where they sold Gardenia’s yummy breads.

True-to-life cashiering.

And of course, making delicious treats out of Gardenia’s soft loaves and bread products.

And to top the whole day affair, everyone received a certificate.

It was indeed a great time for our kids and for us mommies as well.

You can also have a chance to visit the plant for free! Check out their Facebook Page for details.


Apr
2018

Ten years: College Graduation

categories: Uncategorized

This year is quite a milestone for me and my husband.

To begin, this is the tenth year since we both graduated from the premier State University. Exactly as this post is being done–April 27th.

And to celebrate, this photo I had to unearth from an AVP shown during our wedding reception.

From the sidelines, my sister and mom quickly noticed and took this shot. Same row, the line of our colleges almost beside each other too.

I was in the middle of my Bachelor’s Degree in Music (eight long, fun, music and travel-filled years, no regrets!) when he began taking his Masters degree in Technology Management. So you see, he had ALL the reasons to be with me then– to fetch me after choir rehearsals, or I’d wait for him to finish class.

It was a sunny, sunflower-filled Sunday, April 27, 2008. We were called the Centennial Graduates, as UP was then celebrating 100 years. And with both our families around, we marched together to get our degrees. He even had his parents come to Manila from Iloilo. Why? Because two days after this, namanhikan sila. A Filipino tradition of formally asking for the hand of the woman in marriage by the whole family of the man. We got married seven months after my college graduation.

Ten years hence, here we are. We just wrapped up prayer time, and the Gospel reading today is so timely. John 14:6, where the name of our beloved Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life was taken from. We got married and had our daughter baptised in this church. We are blessed to be serving this church through the one thing that made us first meet–music.

More Ten Years post next time! Just had to let this happy feeling out, before the day changes.

 

~ Touringkitty


Apr
2018

Touringkitty Writes: Sisa

categories: Art and Culture, Writing

Since 2016, I got into writing Filipino haikus and accompany them with a nice photo of a place I am in. Check out my simple (and I hope not so trying hard!) Haikus on Instagram (search for hashtags #HAInaKU or #Touringkittywrites).

 

Last month I have been meaning to post something for Women’s Month, and was supposed to do on the last day of it, but Holy Week was jampacked with work and church activities. So here I am with the poem I finished the eve of Palm Sunday.

Buwan ng Panitikan naman ngayong Abril. Pasok pa rin ang pagkakasulat ko nito dito.

 

Click to enlarge.
Sisa
Noli Me Tangere the Opera
Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2017

~ Touringkitty


Feb
2018

Of books and proposals: a post-Valentines Day post

categories: Books, Family

Let us welcome 2018 on the blog with love, love, love!

It was a heavy January (let us save this for later), but February is sure heartwarming. HeARTS month it is!

So, here’s a little story about our engagement 11 years ago.

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“Lord, a smart guy will do. Kahit hindi gwapo.”

He gave me a #Mensan, a high IQ guy. The good looks came as a welcome bonus.

Not even exerting effort!

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October 2007 when he asked me if I was ready to take our relationship to the next level. I said yes. Nothing fancy schmancy. But I was in for a surprise.

December 2007, Ton and I visited MV Doulos, the oldest passenger ship and now a floating bookstore. I was clueless of his “paandar”–a cookbook with a paper on page 143 which says “Will you marry me?” Then on bended knee, he showed a small box with the engagement ring. We were alone in that area–the cookbook area–and it was a perfect moment for just the two of us.

We celebrate ten years of our marriage in November this year. As a post-Valentines date (never on Valentines Day), Ton and I visited the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. Reminisced the engagement scene (took photos at the cookbook section) and shopped for books (yet again, since he and our daughter “dated” here already a few days ago).

We love to read…and eat. We also love to cook, sometimes.

I am happy to be married to Ton. I know that we are together come hell or high water. And we will overcome many more, as long as we are together, and with God as our Center.

Happy belated Valentines Day, Mein Schatz!

 

Without Wax,

Deine Schatzi Em =)

 


Nov
2017

Mommies unite for Marawi through a vitamin blog campaign

categories: Press Releases

One of the outstanding qualities of mothers is their devotion to providing quality nutrition to their children. This is primarily done by preparing healthy foods and giving effective supplements to sustain and nourish their growing family needs. Nutri10Plus Syrup, a multivitamins packed with Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), Taurine, Lysine, Zinc and Vitamins C, A, D3 B1 and more, had been assisting mothers all around the Philippines in developing children with strong bodies, active brains and healthy appetite.

During the moving up ceremony where Kaye Koo of SinagTala Foundation helped in disseminating the Nutri10Plus and DayCee vitamin pouches to the kids.

 

Military officers helped in distributing the Nutri10Plus Syrup and DayCee pouches to the kids.

 

In the effort to help our co-mommies and their children in the war-stricken village in Marawi, 100 Mommy bloggers from Mommy Bloggers Philippines community had collaborated to bring boxes of Nutri10Plus Syrup,  DayCee Vitamin C Syrup and several toys, to a hundred kids in Marawi through SinagTala, a non-profit organization headed by Ms. Kaye Koo. SinagTala had been sending help to villages in Marawi since the war erupted and it had sheltered hundreds of children inside the Playroom which served as the mini-school and play area of the children.

A collaborative effort of a hundred mommy bloggers and WERT to bring these vitamin pouches to the kids of Marawi.
Assorted toys for the kids.

 

With Kaye Koo of SinagTala Foundation during turnover of vitamins and toys.

 

Through the Nutri10Plus Syrup, DAYZINC vitamins and toys, we wish to help uplift the children’s spirits and restore their health as they start on picking up the pieces of their lives as families.

Each pouch contains 2 bottles of Nutri10PlusSyrup, 2 bottles of DayCee Vitamin C and Daycee chewables.

We all thank WERT for this campaign, Kaye Koo of SinagTala and all the staff who have helped in sending the vitamins to Marawi.

To learn more about the benefits of Nutri10Plus Syrup, check through their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Nutri10Plus/

 

We are grateful to the mommy bloggers who participated in campaign using their blogs to bring hundreds of pouches of Nutri10Plus Vitamins full of nutrition for the children in Marawi. Find out more about our lovely mommy bloggers and their experiences as they document their life journeys in their mommy blogs.

Lifestylebyabby.com blissfulblooming.wordpress.com zaineandi.com justgonina.com
acigirl.com iwaydiaries.com mommyafterwork.com lallysreflections.com
mrsenerodiaries.wordpress.com entrepremom.info artofbeingamom.com dyosathemomma.com
mommysmaglife.com themermaidinstilettos.com joyfulmess.com mrspcuyugan.com
myworldmommyanna.com Therollercoasterride.com kikaysikat.com shesthemom.com
aprilgarciaph.wordpress.com jaymee.sajenes.com sassycebuana.com mommyrackell.com
thebaginvestigator.com esupermommy.com thedreamermom.wordpress.com mhownai.blogspot.com
acodeza.com shopgirljen.com mamaneesnest.com madeitthroughmum.blogspot.com
themommachronicles.com raisinghunter.com theflowerduet.blogspot.com deliberatelymom.blogspot.com
momiberlin.com themissusv.com getbeauteous.com morenamom.com
celerhinaaubrey.com livelifefullest.com gracefulmusings.xyz mytwinkletwinklestar.blogspot.com
MaMeMiMommy.com justjingsjournal.com fullyhousewifed.com thesupermomma.com
clairesantiago.com joeydragonlady.com nocturnalmomtalks.wordpress.com allaroundpinaymama.com
therebelsweetheart.com triplejoys.com amonthestreets.com musingsofasuzie.blogspot.com/
homeschoolerkib.blogspot.com joygurtiza.com thetravellingappetite.com mrswise.tk
vivamanilena.blogspot.com juvyann19.blogspot.com r0ckstarm0mma.com trulyrichandblessed.com
oneproudmomma.com pinkheartstring.com michiphotostory.com purpleplumfairy.com
touringkitty.com petitemomma.com nanaystrip.wordpress.com journeyofthevees.wordpress.com
ericayub.com startermama.blogspot.com nhengswonderland.net mum-writes.com
glammamomma.com allaroundmoms.com babyneosmama.com mommydiaries.co
paintsandquills.wordpress.com tweenselmom.com rolledin2onemom.com migsandalaine.com
Gerilen.wordpress.com Ontopoftheworldph.blogspot.com chicmix.net whatyvonneloves.com
mommyqueenelizabeth.com thekitchenmombydhess.com cykaniki.com lifeofque.com
tipidmommy.com Lifeandloveofliz.blogspot.com Mrschubsdiary.com sayitnessie.wordpress.com
Pinionsandplumageoflove.blogspot.com Mommyladyblogs.com Itstodaywithjesus.blogspot.com Amomsnotebook.blogspot.com

Nov
2017

Biggest Annual Toy Sale is coming on November 3-5, 2017

categories: Press Releases, Toys

You read it right! It’s that time of the year again when prices of toys go low, low, low! I make it a point to pass by even for a while each year, to check out toys on sale, and buy a few for my daughter, for relatives, and friends. And be ready for this one this weekend!

TOY KINGDOM TOY WAREHOUSE SALE
The biggest toy sale in the country is back! Find amazing toy deals at Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale, now on its 11th amazing year! Get as much as 70% off on branded toys, games, gadgets and more during this event. Mark your calendars, November 3 to 5, 2015 at Megatrade Hall SM Megamall.

Here are FAQs which may help you shop better:

Question: What is the event?
Answer: Toy Warehouse Sale is an annual sale of Toy Kingdom where branded toys & other items are discounted as much as 70% off.

Question: When and where is the event?
Answer: It will be on November 3 to 5, 2017 at Megatrade Hall SM Megamall. Entrance is at Hall 2 while Exit is Hall 1.

Question: What time will you open Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer:
Nov 3 (Friday) – 11am to 11pm
Nov 4 & 5 (Sat & Sun) – 10am to 10pm

Question: Is the event free?
Answer: No entrance fee/door charge/registration to enter the venue.

Question: What are the acceptable modes of payment?
Answer:
Accepted: Cash, credit card, Toy Kingdom gift card, SM Gift Card, SM Gift Pass, Sodexho Gift Certificate
Not accepted: Toy Kingdom Gift Cheque obtained via BDO Treats promo.

Question: What are the credit cards accepted during the event?
Answer: All major credit cards (Visa and Mastercard).

Question: For credit card transactions, can I opt to pay in installment during Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer: Only locally-issued credit cards can avail the promo. Minimum purchase of P3000 is required to avail of 3/6 months instalment payment at 0% interest.

Question: Will there a 2 hour special or preview sale for SM Advantage or SM Prestige cardholders?
Answer: No 2 hour special/preview sale .

Question: Is there a special lane for Prestige, SM Advantage, BDO Rewards, Amazing Card or BDO credit cardholders?
Answer: No special lane for these cardholders.

Question: Will there be a priority lane? Who can use the priority lane?
Answer: Yes, there is a priority lane for Senior Citizens, pregnant women, people with disabilities.

Question: Will there be a special area for children?
Answer: No special play area for children.

Question: Will there be an area where we can leave our belongings?
Answer: No baggage area area at the event.

Question: Will there be a lot of people during Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer: Yes! We are on our 11th year and each year the number of people keeps growing.

Question: Is there gift wrapping service during Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer: This service is not provided during the sale.

Question: Will you give free gift wrappers during Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer: Gift wrappers will not be given away during the sale.

Question: Do you sell the Toy Kingdom gift wrapper?
Answer: We do not sell the Toy Kingdom gift wrappers but Toy Kingdom tote bags are for sale.

Question: Can I have the items purchased at the Toy Warehouse Sale gift wrapped at another Toy Kingdom branch?
Answer: Our branches can only gift wrap the items bought at the store. They cannot gift wrap items purchased from the sale.

Question: Do you accept reservations?
Answer: No reservations allowed.

Question: Will there be an extension of the sale?
Answer:  There will be no extension of the sale however there will be other sale events in the coming months.

Question: How many cashiers do you have?
Answer: There are 24 counters which can accept cash, credit, debit and approved GCs as mode of payment. The speed of each counter is determined by the number of toys bought by each customer. Since the toys are really bargain price, a lot of people are buying cart full of toys and we appreciate a little patience and understanding from everyone in line.

Question: Will you provide the customers with plastic bags upon check out of items?
Answer: Yes, we will provide customers with plastic bags but you may bring your own tote or eco bags.

Question: Should I bring the whole family at Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale?
Answer: This is a warehouse sale and there will be lots of people with one thing in mind: shop and get the best toy deals. While we want to accommodate everyone, we suggest that you do not bring babies and small kids for their safety and convenience.

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Oct
2017

European Higher Education Fair Philippines (EHEF) happening on October 18

categories: Press Releases

One-day education fair brings the best European higher education institutions to Manila

Have you always dreamt of pursuing higher education abroad? Now is the time to embark on a journey of a lifetime – travelling around and learning from the best European universities at the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2017.

EHEF will be held on October 18, 2017 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong, and will feature more than 20 higher education institutions from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden and United Kingdom.

The fair is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines together with the EU Member States’ Embassies and Cultural Institutions in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

“Education has always been and will remain a top priority for Filipinos. Many have found that the higher education institutions in the European Union offer opportunities beyond comparison,” said EU Ambassador Franz Jessen. “With this year’s theme being ‘Sustaining Innovation and Excellence,’ EHEF 2017 aims to showcase both innovation in teaching and learning techniques and curriculum par excellence of participating higher education institutions to a growing number of prospective Filipino students.”

 

Why Study in EU?

As a center of excellence in education, obtaining an EU post graduate degree opens up various opportunities. It gives one an edge in the corporate world and immediately taps into a network of international professionals.

Pursuing a higher degree in EU is an amazing experience. Travel within the member states is easy, thanks to its borderless passport-free policy (only inside Schengen…). It allows one to establish intercultural contacts, gain invaluable insights into a new culture, learn a new language, and grow as a person.

“Education should not be restricted within the four walls of the classroom. There is an opportunity for one to learn everyday, why not bring it up a notch up and pursue higher education in EU?” said Ambassador Jessen. “Through EHEF, we want to encourage all Filipino students, teachers, members of the academe to grab this opportunity and experience diversified and excellent post-graduate and doctorate degree programs from top-notch EU universities.”

During the fair, participants and prospective applicants will have the chance to learn more about the EU educational system and way of life through a series of lectures and talks, and will also have the opportunity to talk with EU alumni volunteers present during the event.

 

Erasmus+ Programme at 30

This year also marks the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Erasmus+ Program, an EU-funded program which gives support to education, training, youth, and sports in Europe. Ambassador Jessen shared that this year, 37 Filipinos were granted Erasmus scholarships and are now pursuing their Masters and PHD degrees in Europe.

EHEF 2017 is supported by venue partner Shangri-La Plaza, and media partners Philstar.com, Business Mirror, Business World, and Expat Magazine.

Admission to the fair is free, but registration is encouraged. Participants can pre-register online via www.ehef-philippines.com or walk-in during the event day. For more information visit @EHEFPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.