‘Twas thirty days before Christmas.  Led by the renowned Lechon Diva, Ms. Dedet dela Fuente / Pepita’s Kitchen, banquet tables at Bluewater Panglao were set with festive food from tempting squidballs to kare-kare to hiplog to the award-winning Truffle Rice Lechon (because no banquet is ever complete without lechon).

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Guests gathered around with smiles plastered on their faces. Christmas carols were sung by Jam 403 and Holy Name University’s Himig Diwa Chorale. Christmas dances were performed by Lumad Panglaoanon Dance Troupe. Obviously, the air of Christmas was felt.

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Holy Name University’s Himig Diwa Chorale

And then, the most awaited part. At the countdown from ten, the Bluewater Panglao Christmas Tree was lit!

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Me? I was hiding my tears. This yearly event isn’t just an ordinary Christmas tree lighting soiree. This is a benefit dinner. Proceeds of Pasko Sa Bluewater dinner is for the benefit of selected charities.

BLUEWATER PANGLAO
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Telephone: +6338 416 0702
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Pasko Sa Bluewater Panglao

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Being a working mom, I’d value every pampering I can get. Whether it’s a pedicure sesh or a fancy weekend getaway, or a quick massage that leads me to a five-minute power nap, I wouldn’t mind. Taking a break from my usual routine is my reset button.

The Mom’s Day Out event initiated by Sun Life Financial last month has pressed the reset buttons of a lot of mommies in Cebu. Held in Ayala Terraces, the Mom’s Day Out opened with moms being pampered to a relaxing and soothing swedish massage at The Spa Cebu before they were served a sumptuous meal at Cafe Laguna.

Sun Life Financial’s Mom’s Day Out didn’t end there. Moms were given a more valuable treat. Highlighting the afternoon event were insightful tips by Mrs Michelle Alignay, a family life specialist and part of Kerygma, about family goals and balanced motherhood. Her speech is a reinforcement to my belief of pushing the reset button when I’m too busy.

Saving first before spending was what the second speaker, Rosario Madonna Rivera, wanted to convey to all mommies in her talk about Saving For the Future. For more information on how to save for the future with Sun Life’s My future Fund, visit their site http://www.sunlife.com.ph.

Sun Life Financial’s Treat To Moms: A Mom’s Day Out