PLDT KaAsenso's Cyberya: Start Your Own Mini-Internet Cafe Now!

Since the time I became a stay-at-home mom mid last year, I could feel the sting every time I see my friends traveling, dining out and sporting something new. I learned to embrace a low-profile life, to believe that less is more, and to use our money wisely. My very reason for leaving the corporate world is to spend more time with my family. I ventured into blogging even if I'm not a born writer, I joined Manila Workshops as an event director, and later on started my own online business, Binondo Pabili, finally after how many years of mulling over. 

As you noticed, everything is online-based now. Internet has made it easier for us mommies to look for online jobs, do online selling or shopping, chat using social media sites and at the same time be updated with the latest happening. As long as we have an internet connection, we can easily wear different hats or what we call as work at home.

Last Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, I was invited to attend a press conference to launch the upgraded services of PLDT KaAsenso. One of the services that caught my eye is Cyberya, which is an all-in-one internet café package that comes with broadband at up to 2Mbps and a complete PC set with a 24-month warranty and after-sales service. 

A Cyberya unit can be operated thru a one-peso coin, which gives users four minutes of surfing time. At such an affordable rate, it basically enables anyone to have internet access! The best thing about Cyberya, though, is that it allows any entrepreneurial Pinoy to start their own internet café business. Here’s how! 

All you need is an initial capital of P7300 and this already covers the P2,300 Installation and WiFi Modem fees for the broadband as well as the P5,000 down payment for the Cyberya unit. Monthly fees include the following:

    For the broadband: P1,300

    For the unit amortization:

• For the first 3 months: P500 (PLDT KaAsenso gives its subscribers a leg up so that you can adjust to managing your business for the first 3 months of operations)
• From the 4^th to the 12^th month: P1,632

The PC package, if paid in full, costs P18,599 (for surfing unit) or P23,799 (for gaming unit). 

In a month you could earn up to P4,800 per month!

You can even earn your investment back in just 5 months with P4,800 monthly earnings!

Best of all, the application process is easy. You just need an ID and Barangay Permit plus the necessary fees and you're good to go. It comes with free streamer and customizable headerboard where you can put your business’ name! 

For more info about Cyberya, you can visit their website HERE or read the FAQs HERE.

Aside from Cyberya, PLDT KaAsenso has other products such as
1. Plan 1888 - most affordable minigosyo package ever which comes with high-speed internet at up to 3mpbs plus the ever reliable PLDT landline, no upfront fees are required

2. Store Watch - for an additional P99 per month, minigosyantes can view live feeds using their smartphones, tablet or laptop so they can always stay on top of the business wherever they are; a security bundle that allows minigosyantes to remotely monitor their businesses such as the Cyberya

3. Wifi Zone - for an additional P299 per month, minigosyantes can offer WiFi access as an additional come-on for more customers to visit their stores with free or paid WiFi; subscribers can also create a customizable log-in page which can help further promote their business

PLDT KaAsenso, the microentrepreneurship arm of the telecommunications leader, salutes hardworking Filipino minigosyantes in their quest to give their families a brighter future by ensuring success in their businesses. They are here to empower us Filipino minigosyante by providing a more productive livelihood endeavors through their products.

PLDT KaAsenso team

According to PLDT Vice President and Head of Home Marketing Gary Dujali, PLDT KaAsenso products and services are tailor-fit to the needs of minigosyantes or microentrepreneurs who are driven by their desire to provide a better life for their families. "Filipinos are naturally very resourceful and really find creative ways to provide for their family. The role of PLDT KaAsenso is to provide them with simple, yet innovative and affordable technology solutions so they can be more efficient and productive leading to a better family quality life and making their hard work and sacrifice all worthwhile."

Mr. Gary Dujali, PLDT Vice President and Head of Home Marketing

Want to hear some testimonies? Watch these videos of some Pinoy Minigosyantes who made it successful with their Cyberya units.

 

So what are you waiting, get your own Cyberya units now! Make it 3 units to give you more profit and faster return on investment. You just need to look for a good location with high foot traffic, operate with longer hours to cater to more customers and make sure that there's no existing internet cafe near your vicinity. You just need a small space to operate Cyberya, with a width of 19" including the table (16" excluding), length of 25" and height of 47".

Picture with other mommy bloggers

When I got home, I immediately shared this good news to my husband. Hopefully we'll try to get a unit in due time. I love the idea, if only we have our own space. Whether you own a sari-sari store, a salon, canteen, you can add a Cyberya to your pool of businesses. This small investment is worth a try!

Photo with Ms. Maan Del Carmen.

Thank you Ms. Mabie and Ms. Maan for the invite!

PLDT KaAsenso

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLDTKaAsenso
Website: http://pldtkaasenso.com/

Mommy Sally

Grand Baby Fair Year 5

Happy New Year dear readers! Well, year 2015 is not that new anymore as the first month is about to end. Of course I won't let January pass without posting anything so I'm now here to share with you my experience at Grand Baby Fair Year 2015! Their theme this year is Jungle Safari.

Can you believe, it's my 3rd time this year to attend the Grand Baby Fair at SM Megamall. Check out my previous post HERE. And you know what keeps me coming back? Their swag bag! For a minimum single-receipt purchase worth P3,000, you'll get a loot bag full of useful products worth around P1k.

I know you want to see what's inside the swag bag so here it is. The coolest of them all is the Zoo Bin! Other items include: Enfant soap and baby book, Pro-Lacta, Poten-cee, Working Mom magazine, a glass, Avent Via cup, Mimiflo fan, Cerelac, a sponge, Huggies and MamyPoko diapers, Lactacyd products, Hapee kiddie toothpaste, pen from Castle, pen from Cordlife, Cycles, Nivea, Farlin wipes, Tiny Buds rice powder, Johnson's baby power, and a plain orange umbrella (was not able to take a photo).

I, together with my mommy friend Edel, went here during the preview sale yesterday Jan. 29, 2015 (Thurs). We just registered online, presented our Mom card at the entrance and we're in. What got my attention was their giant moving stuffed animals by the entrance and by the stage. They looked so real and great for photo ops! I would really love to have photos taken with those but I just chose to use the time to go through the booths since we went there past 6pm already.

Let me show you some of the booths I found interesting.

Caste booth - I love their Olaf decor. My baby had been using Castle pillow and bolsters.

My Bulileet booth - nice toddler dresses, eyeing for my toddler but can't afford, haha!

Irdy booth - my baby loves to play with ride-on cars but I won't spoil her on that.

Daily Interact Certified Positive Planner 2015 + Giveaway

Every December, one of the things that people look forward to is their would-be planner for the succeeding year, and that includes me! There are a number of planners available in the market varying on the design and features. Some are given as a complimentary from affiliate banks or insurance companies, some are given as a freebie as part of a brand's marketing promo, while some planners are explicitly available for sale at select bookstores. Sometimes it becomes difficult to decide which planner to use when you got more than one. It's hard to choose whether you want status symbol, being 'in' or just practicality.

Based on my experience, it's hard to maintain two planners because they can mix up your schedule and tendency is that the other planner would just get left out. It is advisable to use only one planner for a particular year so that everything will just be in one place. Planner is made to simplify our life and not to complicate it.

Anyway, I just want to share with you a relatively new planner made by Certified Positive. Presenting to you their 2nd edition, the 2015 Daily Interact Certified Positive Planner.

Daily Interact Certified Positive Planner cover

As you can see from the outside, the planner has an olive green color. It has an abstract minimalist design imprinted in glossy finish. It is hardbound, measures 8.25" in length, 5.75" in width, 0.75" in thickness and weighs around 500g. It has a built-in ribbon bookmark and comes with a separate card bookmark.

Now let's check out the inside pages. Basically, what makes Certified Positive planner different is its goal of helping people grow their relationship with God and to see life in a positive way. If you are in lined with this mission, then let's proceed.

How to Maximize Your Planner

Here's a summary of the planner's features.

Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang Book Launch

Last Sept. 18, 2014 during the 2nd day of the 35th Manila International Book Fair, I was fortunate to be able to witness the book launching of Moymoy Lulumboy which was held inside Meeting Room 5, 2/F SMX Convention Center. 

It was I think my first time to attend a book launch. The event started out with a simple lunch buffet, followed by the introduction by Mr. Toots Tolentino, then a musical performance, a little question & answer portion for the authors and finally the book signing and picture taking.

Introduction by Mr. Joselito "Toots" Tolentino, publicist

Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Batang Aswang, as the title implies, is a fictional series that revolves around a little boy named Moymoy, son of a goddess and vampire-like ghoul but raised by humans and has an evil twin. Both the twins hold the map to the sacred treasure place owned by the gods where the villain stole gold bars from in lieu of his own personal greediness which caused the great curse to the whole Land of Gabun.

It is an original Filipino mythology-adventure series for young adult, published by Lampara Books, written by Segundo Matias Jr. and illustrated by Jomike Tejido.

A Glimpse of Baby & Family Expo 2014

I always look forward to attending events about baby and mommy for the reason that I want to know the latest trend and product that I myself can relate to. Last year, I wasn't able to attend the first Baby Expo because it happens to coincide with my baby's 1st birthday. This time, they are having a second run, 2nd Baby & Family Expo 2014 happening from Dec. 5 to 7, 2014 at SMX Hall 1.

I decided to visit them on the first day so I can share with you my experience. Upon walking towards SMX, I already saw lots of tarps announcing different events at SMX. Aside from the Baby & Family Expo, there's also a Property Expo Philippines, Shoes & Bags Sale and Toy Kingdom's Toy Sale, all happening in one place at the same time. I thought that this would be a great family bonding place since there's something to check out on by everyone.

After walking pass through the other 3 event halls, I've finally reached the expo that I'm supposed to visit, the Baby & Family Expo which is located at the far end of the hall, near the church side. There's not much people yet at around 10:30 am but the queue was quite slow. There was no separate lane for online registrants that time. 

What kept me busy while waiting in line was these life-size figures displayed at the entrance. I think this is the start of their so-called "Toy Museum".

I wasn't able to take much photos except for some of the booths that were new or interesting to me.

My Book Haul at SM Manila Books For Less Warehouse Sale

After three months, I'm here again to hoard children's books. Last time, Books for Less Warehouse Sale was held at their warehouse in Pasig and was offering much more books and at a cheaper flat rate price of P10.00. This time, they are holding it inside SM Manila, smaller area and at a little bit higher flat rate price of P20.00 on each book regardless of size. But it doesn't matter because SM Manila is just a ride away from our place and 20 pesos is still cheap because most of the second-hand books from Books for Less are priced at P50, P89, P99 and so on. And so, book hunting mode is on!

The Books for Less Warehouse Sale in SM Manila is located at the second floor, by the National Bookstore or City Hall side entrance, beside Great Image. Let me entice you with some of the photos I took last Nov. 19, 2014 (Wednesday).

Love the Leap: 3-Day Entrepreneurship Program

You know what, I admit until now I haven't found a business endeavor that I can call my own. Fears have been holding me back all these years. Fear of incompetence, fear of competition, fear of making mistakes.  I'm afraid to lose my hard-earned money and resources; I'm afraid to be cheated and be misled; I'm afraid of getting complaints about my products among others. And because of that, I settled myself to work 9-5 as an employee ever since I graduated. 

And now being a stay-at-home mom, I thought I would have more time to think and start my own business. The reality is that my attachment to my toddler had left me so little time to focus and work on my to-do list. To add to that, for two months now, we only have an all-around yaya that's why I have no choice but to spend most of my time with baby while yaya prepares our food and does the household chores. That's also the reason why I haven't been blogging for more than a month now because composing an entry entails so much time and must be in a relaxed mood. Today we finally have a new helper coming in. Hopefully I can start working on my own personal goals and start the new year with a bang! It's not that I'm burdened being a mom, but reality strikes. I also need to do my part of contributing to our family's finance.

I'm planning to attend the Love The Leap Program by Ms. Ginger Arboleda. It looks so promising where it says that all those who took the 3-day intensive entrepreneurship program will have a business output by the end of the 3rd day. I'm so looking forward to that! The first run will happen as early as this December 4, 11, and 18, all of which are held on a Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The venue will be at vOffice Philippines, 10/F Fort Legend Tower, 31st St. corner 3rd Ave., BGC, Taguig. Here's the course outline for the 3 whole-day sessions with 1-week gap in between.

Course Outline:
  I. The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Coming up with a Business Idea
a. The Entrepreneurial Spirit!
b. Why are we doing this?
c. On Vacation and Still Earning?
*Activity on Passive income (the actual figure that I will aim for) and knowing your reasons
d. Business Ideation: Looking for that Bright Idea!

II. Planning 
– Creating a viable Business Plan
a. Industry Research
b. Competitive Research and Analysis
c. Defining your Target Market
d. Defining your Vision and Mission
*Actual Market Research Project
e. Identifying your Unique selling Proposition
f. Creating Business Projections
g. Planning the company structures and processes
– Creating an Integrated Marketing Plan
– Defining Marketing Metrics

III. Marketing Plan
Marketing 101
Principles of Marketing
Segmentation and Targeting
Branding and Brand Positioning
Developing the Marketing Plan
Creating a Social Media Strategy!
Going to Market

Exciting? Interesting? Promising? Let's sign up now, here's the link: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/love-the-leap-2014-12

Early Bird Rate: P4,500 (until Nov. 8, 2014 Saturday only)

Regular Rate: P9,000 (registration ends on Nov. 30, 2014)

But wait! I can give you a discounted rate! Just enter this code: MBPTheBinondoMommy and get P1,000 off!  

Input the code when you see this text box: "How did you learn about this workshop?" MBPTheBinondoMommy

There's no stopping if you are serious in starting your own business or have that idea in mind that needs some push. Go for it and fulfill your dreams! Don't worry if you don't have a business background because you'll be guided by Ms. Ginger herself in this 3-day program. 

Don't know who is Ginger Arboleda? I invite you to go to this link: http://www.freelanceblend.com/fbp-023-building-passion-businesses-and-blogs-with-ginger-arboleda-of-manila-workshops/ In my own words, Ginger is a down-to-earth mommy blogger who owns Manila Workshops among others and loves to partner with business-minded people.

Oh and by the way, vOffice Philippines is giving away FREE Gold Plus membership for 6 months worth P17,280 to all enrollees of this program.

Let's be classmates and together take that Big Leap! It's fun to be back in "school"! See you!

Mommy Sally

Attipas Baby First Shoes: Socks and Shoes in One

When I was still pregnant, a friend of mine advised me not to get so excited in buying lots of baby wear especially for a first-time mom like me. The advise was favorable to our frugal and practical family so I listened to her and accepted hand-me-downs since newborns indeed grow up fast. The first time I officially shopped for my baby, excluding those bought during a sale period, was when she was about to turn one year old because I needed to buy her an outfit for her 1st birthday. I bought 3 pairs of baby shoes priced at P150 each from SM just for fashion purposes and sadly were only worn once during her baptismal and birthday party plus a few more times. Most of the time, we would just let her be on either bare foot, wear socks or cloth-type shoes inside the house or whenever we go out. 

Baby at 14 months just learned a new skill, to walk unassisted.

My baby started walking confidently without any assistance at 14 months. And because baby has lots of thoughtful aunties (sister-in-laws) who would buy her shoes from time to time, I just let her wear those for the mean time even if those were not the right fit. I then realized that as a mom, I should take responsibility in buying the right shoes for my baby, the one with a perfect fit. But buying a baby's first shoes is not that easy. You need to be mindful in choosing for the right pair of shoes as it can make or break your child's initial walking experience.

Here are some tips to look out for when buying your child's first walking shoes based on my online research:  
1. When babies are still cruising along and trying to get their balance, walking on bare foot is the best as this allows their tiny toes to wiggle, feet to develop properly and to be able to feel the floor beneath them.
2. Start buying only several weeks after they started walking, as soon as they are stable enough. 
3. The soles should be super soft such that you can bend or twist and even feel your baby's toes inside.
4. The material should be breathable such as leather, cloth or canvas to ensure that your baby's feet could get some air.
5. Should have the right fit. There should be around a thumb's width between your child's big toe and the front of the shoe.
6. Should be firmly fastened to avoid coming off or sliding around.

Just as I was ready to shop for my toddler's first shoes, I received a pair of Attipas Shoes through Mommy Bloggers Philippines last month to test and review the product.

I got a Corsage style, size XL, 135mm, US 6.5, Euro 22.5

Work-at-Home Weekend Expo 2014 + Giveaway

Since I became a mom, my priority has shifted towards taking care of my child and grooming her to become a better citizen. I really can't imagine being out the whole day and leaving my child alone with the helpers especially after hearing about the many scary stories about nannies. I also dread the day that my child would favor yaya over me and become ill-behaved which might disrupt her overall development. My conscience won't let me do that in exchange of my full-time job. I believe there's a better way to do it, being with my family while still earning on the side, making both ends meet. I had been working an eight-to-five job ever since I graduated from college until my precious little one came out. Thanks to this Facebook group, WAHMderful Community for Work-at-Home Mom, which I have came across over a year ago that gave me the push to pursue this path. It's good to see that more and more moms have already embraced the idea of staying at home, being hands-on with child-rearing, making use of their passion and skills to create income and eventually living a blissful life. That's actually the main goal of Ms. Martine de Luna, founder of the said Facebook group.

About the Expo

This coming October 25, 2014 (Saturday), WAHMderful Life and Manila Workshops are proud to present the most-awaited event of the year, The Work-at-Home Weekend Expo 2014. This one-day expo will feature twelve (12) different talks that will be useful to those aspiring and start-up entrepreneurs; and a booth area show-casing businesses of mompreneurs, online stores, companies that offer home-based jobs, and many others that would benefit the whole family.

This event will take place at the 12th floor of Insular Life Makati from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The twelve (12) talks are divided into six time slots with two talks happening simultaneously in two different areas, one near the Multi-Purpose Hall and one inside the Seminar Room C.

Kinder Zoo: Adventure Jungle inside Manila Zoo

I just celebrated my 29th birthday last weekend. Unlike the previous years, this time I didn't plan anything for my birthday because I don't feel like splurging especially now that I'm a stay-at-home mom. A week before my birthday, I received a blogger invite to attend a PressCon at the Kinder Zoo. To my excitement, I confirmed my attendance right away. Knowing me, I love going on a field trip. I love to explore. I love adventures.

About the Press Conference

Last Aug. 23, Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle opened its doors to the media to introduce their two famous residents, the Sulcata Tortoise and the Hyacinth Macaw.
 

Event poster.

The event started out with light snacks and brief welcoming by DZME Radyo Uno's broadcasters Mr. Andrew San Fernando, Ms. Ada Vina Cuaresma and Mr. Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales who took turns in entertaining the audience. 

The buffet.

Mr. Pocholo caught the attention of everyone when he sampled his voice acting prowess by re-enacting the commercial of Bibbo Cheesedog, Batibot characters, singing "Ako ang Kapitbahay" and many more. I later learned that he's also the recently appointed brand ambassador of Kinder Zoo.

From left to right: Mr. Pocholo Gonzales, Mr. Andrew San Fernando and Ms. Ada Cuaresma.

Then followed by Ms. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Kinder Zoo's Marketing Director and Ms. Juana "Neneng" Lubrico, Operations Manager who took the floor to discuss the main highlight of the event.

Ms. Grace Nicolas and Ms. Juana Lubrico of the Kinder Zoo.

About Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle

To give you a short background about Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle, it is basically a private-owned half-hectare interactive zoological facility inside the government-owned Manila Zoo. It was put up since year 2000 by Mr. Joel Marcelo Gozon Jimenez, CEO of GMA Network, out of his passion for animals. Most of the animals came from his own collection particularly the parrots and tortoises. Unlike typical zoos, he specifically designed Kinder Zoo to be an interactive one where visitors could have a close encounter and deeper appreciation towards exotic animals. The unique feature of Kinder Zoo is that you can pet, feed and take pictures side by side those tamed animals. On top of that, they also have outdoor activities such as zip line, wall-climbing, horseback riding, swimming among others.

Picture with Mr. T

About Sulcata Tortoise

Let me introduce to you "Mr. T", the 50-year old and oldest Sulcata Tortoise in our country. The oldest 182-year old tortoise can be found in South Atlantic. To give you a little fun fact, tortoises are land-dwellers while turtles mostly live in water. Of all the tortoises, sulcata tortoise also known as African spurred tortoise is known to be the third largest species of tortoise in the world next to Galapagos tortoise and Aldabra giant tortoise. They are native to the African continent particularly in Sahara Desert. They can live over a hundred years, can grow over 1 meter in length, and can weigh over 100 pounds. Being herbivores, their diet mostly consist of green leafy vegetables, grasses, and other herbaceous plants. 

Here in Kinder Zoo, you can try feeding a sulcata and watch how he easily breaks a carrot in two. Just be careful with their sharp beak, although they won't bite on purpose.

The 50-year old Mr. T as compared to the 7-month old baby tortoise.

About Hyacinth Macaw (read as ma-ko)

Kinder Zoo is also proud to conserve seven (7) Hyacinth Macaw or Hyacinthine Macaw. It is known to be the largest Macaws or largest flying parrot in the world, a parrot native to Brazil, South America. Hyacinth Macaw has blue plumage, black bill, yellow eye-ring and yellow bare skin on its lower mandible which makes it easily recognizable. It can grow up to 40 inches long and has a powerful beak that can crush coconuts. Their diet is mostly nuts, fruits and various kinds of seeds. They prefer to live in palm swamps, woodlands and other semi-open wooded habitats. These parrots are considered as endangered numbering approximately 4,000 in the wild mostly due to habitat loss and heavy exploitation for pet trade as each macaw is worth almost P800,000. 

For the past five years, these seven macaws (4 males, 3 females) have been in Kinder Zoo's aviary to give them time to grow and mature and eventually identify who the potential couples are. According to Ms. Lubrico, sometime this year they will no longer display the macaws that they have paired up, 4 of them, as they will be transferred to their new breeding facility in Tagaytay. It has been their advocacy to breed and conserve these endangered animals.

The friendly and playful brilliant-blue Hyacinth Macaw.

Other Features of Kinder Zoo

Aside from the two animals highlighted at the event, we were also able to get a close encounter and take photos with other animals inside the Kinder Zoo.

Picture with the grass owl.

Picture with Gabbie, the 1-year old baby gibbon.

Baby riding on a tortoise's back.

Other animals.

Picture with the Rufous Hornbill.

Picture with the Toco Toucan.

 

Picture with the Scarlet Macaw, Blue-and-Yellow Macaw and the two red birds.

Picture with the Caiman Crocodile.

Picture with the Albino Burmese Python.

I'm so happy to have spent my birthday inside Kinder Zoo. I was even able to take photos with these animals and got a complimentary photo for free! 

Kinder Zoo Jungle Adventure entrance.

Activities you can do inside Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle.

The entrance fee is P100 where you can take a tour around the zoo, pet, feed and take pictures. Or you can pay P250 and enjoy all the other outdoor activities as well. Visitors need to purchase entrance tickets to Manila Zoo first before being able to purchase tickets to Kinder Zoo. Manila Zoo's entrance fee is P50 for Manilans and P100 for Non-Manilans.

Of course the event won't be complete without a photo op with some of the 'celebrities' of Kinder Zoo.

Picture with Ms. Grace Nicolas, Marketing Director of Kinder Zoo.

Picture with the Voice Master, Mr. Pocholo Gonzales.

Having a child gave me an excuse to be a child-at-heart and allowed me to revisit the places that I wasn't able to experience before, just like going on a zoo. We had actually visited two zoos early this year and one of them was Manila Zoo. We didn't enter Kinder Zoo since it has a separate entrance fee and we brought our two helpers with us that time. That's why I'm so blessed to receive an exclusive invite here at the Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle. Thanks Ms. Grace!


Kinder Zoo Adventure Jungle

Located inside the compound of Manila Zoo
M. Adriatico Street, corner Pres. Quirino Ave., Manila
Contact numbers: 522-6179 or 475-5775
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinder-Zoo-Adventure-Jungle
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kinder_Zoo
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kinderzooadventurejungle

Mommy Sally

Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life!

 

Welcome to the Milk Mama Diaries Carnival (August). For this month, we write about the World Breastfeeding Week 2014 - Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life and share how breastfeeding can help the Philippines achieve the 8 Millennium Development Goals developed by the government and the United Nations. Participants will share their thoughts, experiences, hopes and suggestions on the topic.  Please scroll down to the end of the post to see the list of carnival entries.

#BF1st1000days

I love to read anything that concerns about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding had been close to my heart since the time I became a mom 20 months ago. It's just so addicting that I would never get tired of breastfeeding my baby until she weans by herself. 

Last Aug. 2, I joined the Hakab Na event and saw posters and message boards regarding the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and that was my first encounter about these nationwide concerns. I read through them and was proud to know that indeed breastfeeding has a way to achieve all these 8 goals.

WBW's 2014 theme - Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life!

To give you a brief background, these eight (8) Millennium Development Goals (MDG) were set up by the government and the United Nations way back 1990 to eradicate poverty and promote healthy and sustainable development at a global level by year 2015. This year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) tagged the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)'s theme as "Breastfeeding: The Winning Goal for Life" to respond to the current MDG countdown process by calling each and everyone to participate in the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Message boards to show how breastfeeding can help achieve MDG.

 
The said eight (8) goals are as follows:

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development