A partnership that will benefit kids

A healthy mind and body are two of the best gifts you can give a child. Thus, New Birch Tree Fortified and the Department of Educated with Marylindbert International partnered in an advocacy called “Me and My Milk” that encourages kids to drink milk at home and even in school. 

The partnership was formally launched on July 22, 2015 at Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Department of Education Complex in Pasig City with Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, Undersecretary Dina Ocampo, regional directors and other key officials of the Department and officials of Century Pacific Food Inc. and Marylindbert International.

DepEd and Birch Tree Launch "Me And My Milk" With Richard Yap and Mutya

Kid nowadays are exposed to a lot of stress, pollution, and complicated culture which would affect their performance in schools. Children need more nutrients as they at their most active and crucial stage in learning.  One of the most nutritious drink that parents can give their children as it provide a lot of vitamins and minerals that will help them in their developing years. Milk is a nutritionally loaded food drink, being a good source of Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Protein, all essential in the proper growth and development of bones and teeth.

A healthy body and mind are crucial to a strong future.  Therefore, it is important that kids start early in getting the proper nutrition through the food that they eat.  When it comes to this, milk is considered to be one of nature’s nutritious foods.

REEL DEAL: Be Careful With My Heart

Jodi Sta Maria and Richard "Papa Chen" will team up for the first time in ABS CBN's upcoming Prime-Tnaghali drama series titled "Be Carfeful With My Heart" which will premiere Monday (July 9), before "It's Showtime"


Both Jodi and Richard are both excited with show as it marks a mile stone in their respective showbiz careers. "Be Careful is so special to me because as it is my first-ever lead role in a teleserye. This also the first time that I get to work with Richard," says Jodi, who will portray the role of Maya, a provincial lass who dreams to become a flight stewardess for her to help her family out of poverty.