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s Quick service restaurant giant, McDonald’s Philippines, has partnered with the National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) to provide free COVID-19 RT-PCR testing for its company owned and franchised store employees in NCR as part of the company’s continuous focus on health and safety under its M Safe program.  This partnership of NTF with McDonald’s reinforces the collaboration between the public and private sector for testing and isolation programs.  The community testing initiative aims to ensure a safe workplace for its employees and dining experience for its customers. McDonald’s has also recently committed to implement the StaySafe.ph app in its...

These are telltale signs that you have the wrong sink size. The wrong kitchen sink size is a nuisance, increasing the risks of chronic back pain, dripping, messy counters, and broken dishes. These nuisances lead to costly repairs, replacements, and even medical bills down the road. The right kitchen sink size also depends on the sink’s design, and not every sink is so easily replaced. For example, if your integrated sink is the wrong size, you would need to remodel the kitchen counter. That’s one reason why it’s so important for you (and your contractor) to nail down the right size...

The make-up artist and influencer shared that she’s reached the six month mark of her pregnancy and she is absolutely glowing! Tara and her husband Daniel, who are also parents to little Gene, first announced their pregnancy joy in July. “Just when I thought my heart couldn’t get more full, we have been blessed with another little wonderwall,” she said. “Gene is going to be the best big brother.” The make-up artist shared shared her delight after discovering the sex of baby number two last month. Sharing an adorable picture of both herself and Gene covered in blue confetti from a gender...

Shutterstock Up to 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Early learning matters, and creates a solid foundation for future development. Philosophical underpinnings in early education matter too. They influence the interactions between teachers and children, the environment design and beliefs about how children learn. The demographic diversity of Australia means no single early learning philosophy will suit everyone. Parents can find it difficult choosing a service given the plethora on offer. Below are three of the best known alternative educational philosophies used in early childhood education in Australia. Steiner (Waldorf) Steiner education (also known...

s Now that consumer packaged goods companies have shown they can create products and sell them directly to consumers, it’s time for them to step up their strong suit: marketing. Some of the latest moves in the business show they are doing just that. The first example of such a move comes from Kellogg’s. As part of its Kellogg’s Family Rewards program, it is wrapping up a D2C promotion that is unique for its marketing-first approach and for its product bundling. The promotion started Sept. 20 for its Special K brand. Called the “Special K Blursday Go-Away Kit,” the company...