Nutroplex MarketPlays: Playground for Future CEOs

 

What happens when kids are given space to play, create, and try running their own little businesses? At Nutroplex MarketPlays: Playground for Future CEOs, the answer was clear: confidence, focus, and proud parenting moments. Held last January 24 and 25 at the Greenhills Mall Activity Center, the two-day event transformed an ordinary mall visit into an experience where learning felt like play—and play became a foundation for real-life skills.

[FROM L-R] Greenhills Mall Representative Catherine Duenas, Unilab Assistant Vice President of Marketing Sunshine Aquino, Unilab Assistant Vice President General Manager Jennifer Bulao, Unilab Pediatrica Wellness Marketing Director Tania Soriano, and Unilab Pediatrica Multivitamins Segment Head Meiji See during the event’s ribbon-cutting segment.

 

 Serial entrepreneur and motivational speaker RJ Ledesma shared his experience and valuable insights on starting a business.

For many moms, weekends are about squeezing in family time, errands, and enrichment activities all at once. MarketPlays blended all three. The highlight of the event was the kiddie seller-run stalls, where children stepped into the role of young entrepreneurs. From pricing their items to explaining their ideas to customers, kids practiced decision-making, communication, and problem-solving—skills parents know are just as important as academics. Watching them complete their first “sales” became a proud moment not just for the kids, but for the moms cheering them on from the sidelines.

Beyond the mini marketplace, the venue buzzed with hands-on learning stations designed to keep young minds engaged. Activities from Robothink Philippines, S.A.M Singapore Math, and Nullspace encouraged logical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The crowd favorite, the “Nutty Scientist,” made science feel exciting and approachable, while serial entrepreneur and motivational speaker RJ Ledesma’s Kiddie CEO Talk inspired children to dream big and believe in their ideas. These activities showed parents how everyday play can support focus, confidence, and resilience—skills kids will carry into school and beyond.

Unilab leaders shared that the heart of MarketPlays was helping families experience Alagang Unilab beyond the product shelf. Nutroplex, formulated with iron and B-complex vitamins (B1, B6, and B12), supports concentration and mental alertness—locally described as todo-focus and bilis diskarte. At the event, parents could see how proper nutrition, paired with the right environment, helps kids feel ready to explore, try new things, and take on challenges with confidence.

With support from partners like Watsons Philippines, MarketPlays became more than an event—it was a reminder for moms that learning doesn’t always have to look like studying. Sometimes, it looks like kids selling crafts, solving puzzles, building robots, and proudly explaining their ideas. Nutroplex MarketPlays proved that when children are nourished, encouraged, and given room to grow, playtime can become a powerful building block for their future.

Learn more about Nutroplex at https://www.nutroplex.com.ph
About Unilab: https://www.unilab.com.ph
Watsons Philippines: https://www.watsons.com.ph
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FAQ

What is Nutroplex MarketPlays?
Nutroplex MarketPlays is a kid-focused event that combines play, learning, and simple business concepts through interactive stalls and workshops.

How does the event support child development?
Activities are designed to encourage focus, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence through hands-on experiences rather than lectures.

Why is nutrition highlighted in MarketPlays?
Nutroplex supports concentration and mental alertness, helping kids stay engaged and ready to learn during play-based activities.

Who is the event for?
MarketPlays is ideal for families with young children, especially parents looking for meaningful, educational weekend activities.