When we were young, our Mom was whom we
base our world around. But back then, when we could not really fathom that our
Moms are a force for good to be reckoned with.
The things they do on a day-to-day basis make the world go round, and so
much would not get done if not for them.
Moms these days wear several hats, taking
on many roles; and at times expectation can be high to have it all. Between
businesses and parenting, moms have to balance so much, so here are two moms
who have some of it figured out: Iya Villania- Arellano and Marian Rivera -
Dantes!
Iya Villania - Arellano is an actress,
singer, model, and TV presenter (what can’t she do?) Known for her work as a VJ
on Myx, this multi-talented multi-hyphenate is a mother of four. She somehow
finds time to be a parent on top of everything she does.
Iya gets her strength from her children.
She says: these days, their opinions matter more than anything else. he wants
her children and her children’s children to experience Mother Earth in all her
beauty. That’s why she tirelessly pursue sustainable living so her children can
live in a better world. In her advocacy,
she found a reliable and like-minded partner in Ajinomoto Philippines
Corporation. The company has launched in
the market the first-ever seasoning product in paper packaging, the
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning 45g which is made from natural and renewable paper
material that can be planted, grown, harvested, and replanted
She believes that women’s month is more
than just about celebrating women’s beauty and strength, but also their voices.
She is using hers to build a better world for her children. She’s not the only
one who is giving her all for what she believes in. Another mom to highlight is
Marian Rivera-Dantes!
Marian Rivera-Dantes needs little
introduction. This celebrity powerhouse wows us again and again with acting, modeling,
hosting, and running a business! On top of all that, she’s even a mother of
two. Becoming a mom has made Marian hyper-aware of her children’s health, and
she knows that other women all over the Philippines are just as concerned about
their children.
She is big on education and explaining. She
gently and patiently includes her own kids in her cooking. She talks to them
about how to incorporate veggies rather than fighting with them about it.
According to her, it’s not just about telling them not to eat sweets; it's
about incorporating them into the cooking. We should be teaching them what
ingredients are for and how flavors interact. She’s been involved with
nutrition education advocacy, and she lives it every day. She and Zia leads the “I Love Veggie-Licious”
campaign introducing new era of cooking for kids to enjoy vegetables made
delicious with Aji-Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Mix.
Both these women are a shining example of
creating a positive impact with their passion and influence, and Ajinomoto
Philippines Corporation has been a long-time partner of these two Moms as “Eat Well, Live Well” ambassadors.
They are a powerful force with platforms to
reach millions, and they use that to do as much good as they can, not just for
themselves but for the children who will take over after us.
Marian and Iya both understand what Mom
used to make. It’s not just the dishes that make us feel comfortable; it's not
just the lessons she taught us. It’s also the change moms make in the world.
Moms make change by teaching us how to be good citizens and they start by
modeling how to live well, and eat well.
Let’s celebrate women this women’s month,
not just the literal moms but all the dog moms and the aunties and all women.
Let’s join them in making a change and making the world better, everyone doing
their part. Marian and Iya are doing theirs, what can you do?
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