In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Smile Train Philippines, will be holding Cleft Con Philippines, a ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind conference by and for the global cleft community. The virtual conference will include a series of discussions from experts who will provide education materials, tips and guidance for parents and families who have children with clefts. The... Continue Reading →
Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, invites everyone to share the gift of smiles this holiday season. Visual artist, Riz Cabrera, has partnered with Smile Train to raise awareness for children born with a cleft through the launch of her online art auction which she hopes can contribute to sustaining Smile Train’s goal to... Continue Reading →
Catch Smile Train Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray as she shares her experience with Smile Train Colombia on this exclusive video interview below: Globally, 540 babies are born with a cleft every day. Smile Train is committed to providing access to proper cleft care treatment and financial assistance even during the pandemic. In addition to life-changing... Continue Reading →
Smile Train Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray will join this year’s selection committee as an official judge for the Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant. The crowned Miss Universe Colombia will become a local ambassador for the organization’s charity partner, Smile Train. As a part of this charitable partnership, the reigning title holder will work closely with... Continue Reading →
A lot has changed with the way schools are operating these days. Instead of face-to-face classes, students and parents are adapting to learning at home via online and module-based means. And instead of school-based feeding programs, the Joy Schools program of Mondelez Philippines is adapting as well. From daily lunch meals cooked inside school kitchens,... Continue Reading →
Amidst the pandemic we, at Nailaholics, believe that 2020 is also an opportunity to be a “Pearl of Hope” for others. As one of the leading wellness brands in the country, it is our goal to inspire many to be of service to others, especially during these trying times. As we cope with the New... Continue Reading →
World Smile Day®, a day devoted to smiles and acts of kindness, will be celebrated by people all over the world on the 2nd of October. Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft organization, through its local entity, Smile Train Philippines, will be hosting an online event to raise awareness for children with clefts. Together with... Continue Reading →
Earlier today, I was invited to an exclusive virtual meeting with Smile Train's South East Asia Director, Ms. Kimmy Flaviano, Dr. Nikki Salvano-Valencia, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dela Salle University Medical Center and Ms. Veronica Yu, Speech Language Pathologist, Faculty, University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Science. They talked about what Smile Train... Continue Reading →
Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, continues to provide comprehensive cleft care services for individuals in need in the Philippines and in 90+ countries around the world. With the help of their Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray, Smile Train launched a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in recognition of National Cleft Awareness Month. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=275415790452628 With a... Continue Reading →
It has been three months since the COVID-19 crisis upended Filipinos’ lives, unleashing the bayanihan spirit that captures our best side. However, despite everyone’s best efforts to lessen the pain that this pandemic has caused, the work is far from over. With the continuing rise of positive cases in the country, the Creator and Influencer... Continue Reading →
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The world’s leading cleft organization, Smile Train Philippines recently held a virtual speech therapy session with its Global Ambassador, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, in an effort to reach and continue educating more patients with a cleft lip and/or palate amid the enhanced community quarantine. Smile Train recently launched virtual speech therapy... Continue Reading →
Sharing with you this story, one that I will always remember, something that kept me busy and fulfilled during this #LifeInTheTimeOfCorona, when a lot are helpless, there will always be people who will reach out to you and tell you, it will be okay and this too, shall pass. I am part of the committee... Continue Reading →
We took this photo exactly a week ago. It was an ordinary sunny day when we decided to play outdoors. I realized it was a great day that day that’s why I didn’t hesitate to let Coco play as long as he wants. This is actually a rare time for us to come out and... Continue Reading →
2020 is the year we shift the focus and magnify the contributions of an #EmpoweredFilipina. I support the campaign to empower women. Many women don't realize their worth. They don't realize their potential. Many think they can't. Because they are boxed in this mentality that only men rule the world. Come on ghorls! It's... Continue Reading →
Leading consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines premieres the fifth episode of "ACTIVATE: The Global Citizen Movement" rallying citizens to get governments, corporations, organizations and individuals to work together to address ocean plastic pollution. The episode will air globally on October 3, and in the Philippines on October 5, on National Geographic in... Continue Reading →
