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Students of Diasan Elementary School in Echague, Isabela received new pairs of shoes from SM Store and SM Share Movement.

Shoes are essential in one’s journey through life, especially for students. With a pair of good shoes, they will not only be able to fulfill their daily tasks with ease, but it can also inspire them to work hard and take little steps to achieve their dream.

For most students in the city, a school bus or a stroll down the sidewalk are their usual commute. But for students in the province, it is a different story.
Samantha, a student from the Diasan Elementary School, shared the hardships she and her classmates face to reach school.

“Malayo po ang nilalakad namin ng nakapaa. Madulas po ‘pag umuulan at mahirap, maputik ang daan. ‘Yung mga iba po na nakatira sa may bundok, naglalakad po sila ng malayo. (My classmates and I have to walk a long way to get to our school. When the rainy season comes, the slopes become slippery and dangerous which makes it harder for us. The others who live near the mountain walk even farther),” Samantha said.

Diasan Elementary School is tucked in the middle of the Barangay Diasan, a remote farming community in Isabela with over 600 residents. Students like Samantha have to walk an hour or more on rough terrain to get to and from school and are sometimes forced to skip classes if the river is swollen due to heavy rains.
Despite the challenges, one would be surprised at the great lengths they are willing to go to for their education. The simple gift of a new pair of shoes will allow them to walk to and back to school in comfort and safety.

These are the kinds of stories that inspired the SM Store’s Share Shoes program to reach to the community to continue its mission of bringing joy – through the gift of shoes that can help make the journey of the students easier and more comfortable.

Sharing the gift of new shoes
Most students in Diasan have not set foot in a mall before, let alone a shop selling shoes, so as a treat for the kids, employee volunteers from The SM Store, Savemore and SM Foundation transformed one of the classrooms into a shoe store. They assisted the kids in choosing and fitting their very own shoes from the display of clogs, sneakers, sandals, flats and slip-ons donated by The SM Store MLC Shoes and Bags, and SM’s retail affiliates Crocs and Simply Shoes.
The employee and community volunteers also set up a “Feet Washing Corner” before the shoe fitting to impart the importance of taking care of one’s feet. The kids could not hide their joy as they selected and tried on their new footwear.

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Going back to school will definitely make the new school year more exciting to attend because you will look more fashionable with the new Skechers Back to School Collection. This global footwear know for its style and comfort has released a new collection of shoes to match your A+ campus looks.

Make a great first impression and a perfect first day outfit with the new Skechers Back to School stylish, comfortable and durable shoes. These pairs will definitely make walking, commuting, standing and even hopping from one class to another easy on your feet. Grounded in both comfort and the latest in fashion trends, the new Skechers black shoes, athletic and casual sneakers are all equipped with Memory Foam cushioned footbeds for your utmost comfort.

See more photos at TreasureJar on Facebook.

Breathe Ease Calmly : Php 3,495

far right: Caswell Frendo : Php 4,295 and Caswell Resten : Php 4,295

shoes: Marauder Mershon : Php 3,795 and watch : Glamour 2 in White : Php1,995

Complete your look with these timepieces that you can mix and match with your outfit, Skechers shoes and current mood.

Vibrant in Pink : Php2,690

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Well known Chef Fernando “Fern” Aracama recalls fond memories of Christmas past in his cooking class at The Maya Kitchen on November 23, Saturday from 9am-1pm.

A very young boy walking home from midnight mass with his family is something Chef Fern remembers to this day. He took inspiration from the traditional Media Noche meal that awaited them but this time he shares recipes of dishes that are not the usual but delightful nonetheless.

To warm you up is Patatas Riojana, a very simple yet hearty and delicious potato and chorizo soup Chef Fern revisited on his recent trip to Spain.

To fill you up is Grilled Ensaimada Media Noche style. Hot and crusty butter grilled ensaimada stuffed with Chinese ham and queso de bola.

Insalata Uvato goes with the Grilled Ensaimada. This is his signature salad with honey balsamico vinaigrette, toasted pine nuts, green and red grapes and kesong puti.

Malunggay and Mozzarella dip is nutritious greens in a creamy, cheesy brûleé best served with crispy crostini. This is a signature appetizer in Aracama Filipino Cuisine, one of Chef Fern’s restaurants.

And because it is Christmas there has to be Bunuelos and Warm Chocolate Dip. These are the recipes of Chef Fern’s dear Abuelita of deep fried choux pastries served with a thick and smooth milk chocolate dip.

Chef Fern hails from Bacolod and is a graduate of the University of the Philippines with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. He took further studies at The New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont USA and was a 2003 Cochran Fellowship Program Awardee at the Hilton College, University Of Houston, Texas, USA.

Chef Fern has a long list of bars and restaurants to his name like Aracama Filipino Cuisine, Opus, Republiq & Café Republiq, MYTHAI Kitchen, Lucky Niku Café, The ChopHouse, The Tides Hotel Boracay as well as previous spots Restaurant UVA, Encore/Embassy & Member’s Only and CANTEEN simple+good food.

He is also active in World Association of Chef Societies (WACS), Les Toques Blances Philippines, Council of Chefs, United States of America’s Department of Agriculture and is a Chef Consultant with Philippine Airlines.

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For more information on other course offerings, log on to www.themayakitchen.com or e-mail contactus@themayakitchen.com or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City or call 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108 / Mobile No. +63947 835 2290.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I can feel the cool breeze already.

I am on the look out for sale/marked down prices before Christmas events. I know some of these can be a real competition but let me not get into that ugly part, lol.

Some of the things I may need to get IF I manage to go to one. Or two.

• shoes for school (and for me)
• undergarments for the kids
• gifts for relatives
• outdoor clothes (because we plan to be more active, hah!) and that includes looking at wide selection women’s north face jackets, running/walking outfits and even yoga clothes. (Ok, I think I am over-excited with this one, lol)
• small kitchen appliances

That’s it. I have to print this list I guess so I don’t get things we won’t be using.

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So sad for someone I know who said she is willing to give up smoking to be healthier. She did have a good start after she got sick big time, eating more fruits and vegetables, walking in the morning and sleeping early. I’m not sure what happened but she got lost along the way. If there’s something that got her “derailed” then it did make a big upset on her way to being nonsmoker.

Why, even cigar auctions online are sites she frequently visits.

I am not judging her though. I am still a friend even if I cover my nose when she lights up her smoke.

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So, it has been in the news that the country (or probably the world’s?) leading boxing champ has been denied membership at the golf and polo club where he got a multimillion home.

Of course he can very well have his own golf course made complete with a golf course gps system and people will not even care unless the money he will use will come from the coffers of the “hallowed” legislative cash box.

I’ll just keep mum on my thoughts about this. All I know is that golf courses are places where players like to play in peace and quiet, without too many people walking around.