Megaworld Lifestyle Malls joins the fight against breast cancer with Pink Power ♥

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls joins the fight against breast cancer with Pink Power

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City join the fight against breast cancer with the launch of Pink Power, a month-long information campaign that aims to empower women with the tools they need to help reduce breast cancer risk.

Host Issa Litton at the Pink Power Cancer Forum.



The campaign kicked at the Pink Power Cancer Forum at the Eastwood Mall Atrium. Done in partnership with Icanserve Foundation, the program hosted by Issa Litton included appearances from breast cancer advocates and health and fitness experts.

Icanserve Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and help to women at risk for or living with breast cancer, shared information on breast cancer at their table at the Eastwood Mall Atrium and sold merchandise which would go towards supporting their advocacy.


Guests were able to hear the story of Melissa de Leon-Joseph, Breast Cancer Survivor, and were able to get the facts on breast cancer from Dr. Katrina P. Ferrera, who discussed breast cancer myths and risk factors.

Melissa de Leon-Joseph, Breast Cancer Survivor, sharing her experience and advising women on how the importance of having their breasts checked regularly.

“Don’t be scared,” encouraged Melissa de Leon-Joseph. “It is better to have yourself checked and have peace of mind.” She also shared about how she and her friends held mammo parties, where they go to the hospital together to get their mammograms and then have coffee afterwards, to make the experience less frightening.  

Dr. Katrina Ferrera gave a talk on breast cancer myths, risks and symptoms.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ferrera advised women as early as 20 to start doing breast self-exams or BSE monthly, while women in their 30s should not only do a monthly BSE but also have an annual clinical breast exam by a doctor or trained health worker and those in their 40s should continue their monthly BSE, have an annual clinical exam and a mammogram every year.

Aside from family history, some of the risk factors include early menstruation (before the age of 12), late menopause (after the age of 55), not having children or not having children before the age of 35, and lifestyle factors like being overweight and smoking.

To help women start living a healthier lifestyle, the Pink Power Cancer Forum also included a fun exercise break from Fitness First and a talk on nutrtion from Fitness First Nutritionist Fergie Icaro. Curves Eastwood’s Leizel Gilbero, a 3-year Curves Coach, Certified Zumba Instructor and Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, also talked about the importance of exercise in reducing breast cancer risk.

Fitness First helped women get started on a healthier lifestyle through a fun exercise routine.

“Breast Cancer risk is decreased by 15-50% among physically active women,” Gilbero shared and added that “Most studies suggest that 30 to 60 minutes per day of moderate to high-intensity physical activity is associated with a reduction in breast cancer risk.”

Leizel Gilbero, a 3-year Curves Coach, Certified Zumba Instructor and Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, also talked about the importance of exercise in reducing breast cancer risk.


Curves is a facility especially designed for women featuring a complete 30-minute cardio
and strength-training program that has been proven to be clinically effective with a positive effect on body composition, metabolism, and resting heart rate.

“Women will lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism rates – all these in just 30 minutes, 3x a week,” said Gilbero.

Tokyo Posh, the only brand in the Philippines specializing on hair extensions and hair enhancements, has also joined the fight against breast cancer.

Denise Aquino, owner of Tokyo Posh, gives beauty tips to the audience to help women feel beautiful and happy which will help them through their fight with cancer. Tokyo Posh offers full wigs that help women regain the confidence they lose when going through cancer. 

 “For now. we help by providing up to date styles for full wigs that will instantly give back the confidence usually lost when going through cancer. We want them to feel beautiful and happy and this we believe will help them through their fight with cancer and journey towards healing,” said Denise Aquino, owner of Tokyo Posh.

Tokyo Posh, another supporter of Pink Power, allowed guests to try hair extensions and enhancements at their booth and take a souvenir photo.

She also advised women battling breast cancer to not be afraid to try and use wigs or extensions, putting on make-up and dressing up, which she feels will also help drastically change one's outlook. “Women should not avoid going out because of the disease, they should live life as normally as possible and enjoy it to the fullest,” she said.  
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls presents Icanserve Foundation and its supporters with special Breast Cancer Awareness charms from Pandora as a token of appreciation. In the photo are (from left to right): Tinay Magtira, Communications Manager of Megaworld with Melissa de Leon-Joseph, and Nikoy de Guzman from Icanserve Foundation.

Guests also took home prizes from brands that supported this life-saving advocacy through trivia games and were later invited to make a statement and join the fight against breast cancer at the Pink Power Statement Wall.  

Melissa de Leon-Joseph and other guests leave messages in support of breast cancer awareness at the Pink Power Statement Wall.

The Pink Power Cancer Forum was sponsored by Curves, Detoxify Bar, Fitness First, J cuppacakes, Pandora and Tokyo Posh.

Supporters at the event make a stand against breast cancer at the Pink Power Statement Wall. In the photo are (from left to right): Tinay Magtira, Communications Manager of Megaworld, Melissa de Leon-Joseph, and Nikoy de Guzman from Icanserve Foundation, and host Issa Litton.


Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ also unveiled its other Pink Power activities during this event.
 On Oct. 25, 6pm, Lucky Chinatown will be playing host to the Pink Power Zumba Party. Hope to see you all there! Yes I will be attending with my workout outfit ♥ 

Shoppers can learn more about breast cancer at this event and also get started on a fitter lifestyle through a free Zumba session from Gold’s Gym. 

Interested guests can pre-register at the Lucky Chinatown Concierge for the chance to get fun prizes from participating brands.

The Pink Power promo which will help shoppers get started on a healthier lifestyle. For every single or accumulated receipt worth P3,000 from any Eastwood City, Newport Mall, Lucky Chinatown and Venice Piazza establishment from October 14 – 20, the customer is entitled to a pick-a-prize and win a gift certificate from participating sponsors David’s Salon, Big Apple Express Spa, Curves, Bikram Yoga, Pink Parlour, White Space Mind and Body Wellness, Body Worx Spa and Fitness Club and Bioessence.

Receipts can be presented at the redemption booths located at the Ground Floor of Eastwood Mall, at the Ground Floor of Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, at the second floor of Newport Plaza, Newport Mall and at the Venice Piazza Atrium in Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

The Eastwood Mall signage (fronting Eastwood City Walk) will also be turning pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; guests can show their support by getting their photo taken those locations and tagging Megaworld Lifestyle Malls at #MegaworldPinkPower @eastwoodcity on Twitter and EastwoodCity on Facebook.

To learn more about Pink Power at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, guests can call the Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

PER DTI-NCR PERMIT NO. 4807. SERIES OF 2013


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9 comments

  1. UnknownOctober 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Can't wait to see your work out shirt on!♥ I know its something I would really wait for.
    I'd been reading a lot about this Little Chinatown. I think all of us should be really aware with breast cancer.

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    1. Rochelle Miko RiveraNovember 1, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      Yes, it was a great event and with a lot to learn about breast cancer.

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  2. jocrisOctober 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    NO to breast cancer..Will wait for your work out outfit too. ^^

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  3. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I wanted to workout narin kaya lng bawal pa. Just had surgery and my body is rejecting the suture so i must refrain from too much workout until the wound has totally frm the inside. Hopefully...by next year pwed n ;) good luck..will just be waiting for your photos ;)

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    1. Rochelle Miko RiveraNovember 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      Hi Winnie, Yes Next Year okay ka na and Let us do Zumba :-) For a healthier life.

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  4. Mommy LeiOctober 27, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    my grandmother had a breast cancer but I am so glad that she recovered after the operation. i really admire people who work together just to help fight against breast cancer and also help spread awareness.

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    1. Rochelle Miko RiveraNovember 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

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    2. Rochelle Miko RiveraNovember 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Yes Me too :-) ♥ Well said. I admire your grandmother for being strong and fought breast cancer.

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