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Lea Salonga Instashines with a Musical Tribute

Lea introduces a whole new detergent world with Ariel Instashine

World-class talent Lea Salonga serenades the crowd as the new Ariel Instashine’s ambassador last August 1, Thursday, in her first-ever laundry musical that showcased her most iconic pieces of clothing and how she continues to keep them shining anew.


Globally acclaimed artist and Filipino icon, Lea Salonga, returns home this August as she stars in her first-ever laundry musical - “When I Shine With You”, telling the story of Lea’s most iconic pieces of clothing and how they keep shining anew.

To celebrate and recognize Lea’s mark in the Philippine music industry, the new Ariel Instashine produced a one-of-kind musical that brought her fans nostalgic joy, as she serenades them with a renewed rendition of a classic OPM song, ‘When I Met You’ by the Apo Hiking Society. Lea is joined by some of her students from The Voice, Leah Patricio, Esang de Torres, and Mica Becerro who pay tribute to their coach as they relive Lea’s journey through some of her memorable clothes in the past – as these clothes make their way back on stage and shine as if they are new. 

Lea Salonga is now part of Team Ariel
Ariel recently launched Lea Salonga as its newest addition to the growing Ariel family. Lea is the ambassador for the new Ariel Instashine - the next generation of detergent that promises to make old clothes look new again in just one wash. 

“We are delighted to welcome Lea Salonga to Team Ariel as we launch our New Ariel Instashine – the world’s first detergent with Power Boosters. Lea represents progressive Filipinas who 

continue to shine not just in the Philippines, but also on the global stage.” shares P&G Asia Regional Brand Communications Lead Louie Morante.

When I Shine with You is a sensorial, nostalgic journey

Every piece of clothing has a story. In this one-of-a-kind musical, Lea takes us on a journey down memory lane by telling the story behind some of the most treasured clothes in her iconic roles. With a history of more than four decades in the industry, Salonga had her first break at 9 years old when she played the title role in Annie in 1980.

“Annie was my first big break. I was 9 then and felt a big mix of happy, scared and really just enjoying myself. Tt’s why I kept my dress after all these years: to remind myself of that girl who believed she could shine,” Salonga shares.

Since her debut, Salonga appeared in a number of theatre productions and had several television projects until 1989 when she was selected to play Kim in the debut production of the musical Miss Saigon in London. This role earned her the title as the first woman of Asian descent to win the Tony Award for her excellence in live Broadway Theatre in 1991.

She adds, “I had no idea how demanding it was going to be to play the role of Kim. As a teenager, I found it worth it because it pushed me to be more creative and thoughtful with my craft. That’s why I’ll always find the shirt I wore to the audition memorable. It may seem like a simple white one but it means a lot to me – it was the one that helped me shine and live my dreams.”

Among all the roles she played and amid her past accomplishments, Salonga takes pride the most in being a mom to her daughter Nicole, “There is so much love and reward in being a mother. It’s definitely a new chapter for me, and one of the best roles that I have the privilege of playing.”

Reminiscent of the new Ariel Instashine’s clothes renewal benefit, the musical sparked a renewed sense of inspiration as Salonga relived the highlights of this true-to-life musical journey through her memorable clothes – from when she played Annie, to her white shirt during her audition for Miss Saigon, and an apron she got when she was a new mom.

“Through stains and messy times in the kitchen, this apron marks one of my life’s biggest role – being a mom to Nicole. It’s the role that no one could have ever prepared me for. It’s continuous hard work but it brought so much joy and love to my life. It’s inspiring me to shine brighter every day for my family,” Salonga says.
New Ariel Instashine-produced laundry musical featured Lea Salonga’s The Voice mentees Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro and Leah Patricio who played the roles Annie, Miss Saigon, and Lea as a mom, respectively; and joined by digital parenting icons Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Kelly Misa-Fernandez and Maggie Wilson-Consunji

(L-R) The Voice mentees Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro, Leah Patricio, P&G Asia Regional Brand Communications Lead Louie Morante, new Ariel Instashine ambassador Lea Salonga, P&G Philippines Media Manager Arthur Pena, P&G Senior Purchasing Manager Phoebe Ng, fashion icon Cat Arambulo-Antonio, British-Filipino TV personality, model, TV host, vlogger Kelly Misa-Fernandez, British-Filipino TV personality, actress and entrepreneur Maggie Wilson-Consunji


These iconic clothes were brought back to life and showcased though Ariel Instashine’s Renewed Collection on stage. Along with Lea were her mentees from The Voice, singers Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro and Leah Patricio – and digital parenting icons Maggie Wilson, Cat Arambulo, and Kelly Misa, who also had their own memorable pieces displayed in the collection to attest to the superior cleaning benefits of the new Ariel Instashine.

A whole new detergent world 
Launched in June, the new Ariel Instashine is the most recent laundry detergent innovation from Ariel. As the first-in-the-world detergent with power booster beads, the product provides superior cleaning and stain removal in just one wash that helps make clothes look new again.

“We launched the new Ariel Instashine in the PH market in high hopes of addressing the highest standard of cleaning our consumers wants - cleaning clothes like they are new again. This is the 

world’s first detergent with power boosters to remove the toughest layers of stains and make your clothes shine anew in just 1 wash. As with our commitment to elevate the level of clean in the laundry, we also hope to uplift our spirits through keeping clothing pieces valuable and timeless like Lea’s iconic pieces from her roles as Annie, Miss Saigon and as a mom,” concludes P&G Country Category Leader, Laundry Philippines, Ray Pine.

It’s a long ongoing journey for Lea filled with milestones that continue to give pride to the Philippines. Ariel celebrates this true Filipino icon as she shines for all of the Filipinos here and all over the world.

To find out more about When I Shine with You, the new Ariel Instashine and how you can make your old clothes look new again in one wash, follow the hashtags #NewArielInstashine, #InstaBagoin1Wash and #WhenIShineWithLea online.


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Are Moses baskets worth the money?


After birth, a newborn baby needs to be kept warm. You want them to feel safe. That’s why many parents make the choice to invest in a Moses basket. It’s like a cozy nest where baby can feel like they’re still in the womb of their mum. Despite the great benefits that a Moses basket offer, some parents don’t see the utility of buying one compared to a cot. Let’s explore why you’d want to get one for your baby. 

Pro: A nice cozy cocoon

The Moses basket in order to allow the child to feel safe in a protective environment. Its small size helps to reassure the infant and its comfort and softness help the child to sleep soothed. 

Plus it can be used in the first months as an extra bed. A newborn baby may feel lost in a cot or a baby bed, which could be far too big for them. This is why a Moses basket can be your lifesaver to help your baby make their first nights.
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Tips To Improve Your Relationship With Your Child

It’s wonderful to have a positive and strong relationship with your child. As a parent, you need to be able to teach them about the world and to make the right decisions, but that can sometimes have its challenges. So here are some tips to improve your relationship with your child.

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Respect Works Both Ways

When it comes to respecting, it works both ways. Just like work relationships and friendships, there’s an understanding of each other’s position and that you appreciate one another. In a parental role, that can sometimes be difficult for both parties, especially if you deliver your commands in a way that’s going to annoy your child. Remember to have respect and if they don’t give it in return, question what it is that might be the problem for it not being given. 
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JOHNSON'S BIGGEST RELAUNCH EVER! Gentlest Range of Baby Products Ever!

For over 125 years of creating gentlest baby products in the world, Johnson's believes that the transformative power of gentle is the answer to the harshness of this world. As a mom, I want to give my kids the best that I can especially products that can make them ready to face the world.

Everything now is evolving, not just the technology but products like Johnson'sThey made sure that the range is pure and mild. Providing the best, Johnson's has been transformed from inside and out and this lucky kid is lucky to have tried the new reformulated range. The new products now have 90% naturally-derived ingredients that have all been purposefully chosen undergone a rigorous 5 step safety-assurance process.


Johnsons's Reformulated Range: CottonTouch, Growing Baby & Mom, Active Kids, and Classic the range


If you can notice, the CottonTouch is the newest addition to the range, it is designed to enhance the gentle power of a parent's touch. The Johnson's CottonTouch is safe for baby from the first day of life,ultra-light and gentle for newborn's sensitive skin.

Responding to the ever-changing demands of parents and needs of babies all around the world, Johnson's made the following changes to its re-formulated line:
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4 Creative Activities To Try With Your Kids This Summer



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Summer is well and truly here and now that the kids have broken up, it’s time to start thinking about how you want them to spend their time off. Although you may already have lots of fun activities planned for them to take part in, it’s important you’re also thinking about how you can encourage their creative side whilst they’re not at school. Whilst they don’t need to spend their summer break learning, they do need to keep those creative juices flowing. With that in mind, here are 4 creative activities to try with your kids this summer: 


  • Get Creative With Arts And Crafts

One of the best ways to encourage your children to be creative this summer is to get them to do some arts and crafts. Whether they’re making their own windmills for the garden or crafting a basket out of woven paper, there are so many summer-themed crafts to choose from. With most craft shops selling affordable materials, you can be sure you don’t have to break the bank to get a little artistic the summer break. For summer crafts inspiration, you can visit this site here. 


  • Encourage Them To Put On A Play

Although most people think creativity is limited to arts and crafts, there are lots of different ways for your children to explore their creative side. One of the best ways, of course, is for them to put on a play for you and your friends. Whether they put on their favorite play or they make their own one up, they will love how creative it allows them to be. 
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