P&G gets Silver LEED certification for new Distribution Center Expansion project

P&G representatives accepts the SILVER LEED Certificate with representatives from the LEED Certification consultant company, OVE ARUP & PARTNERS HONGKONG LTD PHILIPPINE BRANCH, Raul Manlapig, Managing Director, and Aladdin Ucol, Project Manager.

Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G) was recently awarded a Silver LEED certification for its new Distribution Center Expansion project in the P&G Cabuyao manufacturing plant. 

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. It is acknowledged as a symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.  A LEED certification means that a building is designed and built to improve its performance in energy and water efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions reductions, improved indoor air quality, and resource stewardship. The P&G facility incorporates energy saving features, such as the use of roof skylights minimizing use of LED lighting during the day; and programmed ventilation utilizing 50% energy usage during the colder times of the day. 

P&G to launch booster program for vaccinated employees

With the government approving the administration of COVID-19 booster shots for essential workers and the general adult population, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines will soon begin their Booster Program to continue protecting their employees, eligible dependents, and any two added members of an employee’s household.

With almost 100% of its organization fully vaccinated, P&G’s booster program, is part of its continued efforts to prioritize the health and safety of their employees and to help the government’s efforts to vaccinate and boost as many as possible in the population. Its rollout will follow all government guidelines on eligibility and prioritization such as number of days since second dose, age and co-morbidities.

“Since the beginning, P&G’s number one priority has been protecting the health and safety of our employees.  This enables us to keep serving consumers in the country and provide help to communities in need.  Our focus is to be a force for good and a force for growth to help the country recover from this pandemic,” says Raffy Fajardo, President and General Manager of P&G Philippines.

The company’s Force for Good efforts have provided millions of P&G-produced face masks to frontliners, health and hygiene infrastructure and products to hospitals, schools and families, and support for mass education on DOH’s BIDA Solusyon tips against Covid-19. 

Meralco helps restore power in typhoon-hit areas

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended assistance to expedite restoration of electricity services in areas that were severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai)

The company immediately coordinated with the Department of Energy and the Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) and sent an advance party in Cebu on December 19 to help assess the extent of damage to power facilities.

Extend the Christmas Festivities with UNIQLO’s Holiday Deals from December 26 to December 30

Japanese global retailer, UNIQLO, continues to spread Christmas cheer with their Holiday Deals from December 24 to 30. Customers can enjoy exclusive offers on their favorite LifeWear items when they shop both online and in-stores.With these Holiday Deals, customers can keep gifting LifeWear to their family, friends and loved ones. 

HIGHLIGHTED OFFERS

Women’s Ultra Light Down Parka

UNIQLO’s Ultra Light Down Parka is ultra-light and ultra-warm—made to provide comfort just in time for the cold season. Its newly updated design is made with wider quilting for a more casual look for everyday wear. It also has a pocketable design that can be stored in a pouch for easy carrying.

Now available at PHP 3490.00 from PHP 3990.00.

Five Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Preparing for the holidays can immediately turn into an overwhelming event, especially when people are coming over — from cleaning the house, setting up the holiday meals, to ensuring that all loved ones are comfortable and safe indoors. It pays to be prepared for the incoming holidays, without breaking a sweat.

Make this 2021 holiday season the most organized yet with these five tips.

Give children the gift of love and good health at Bantay Bata’s Children’s Village

The coming holidays will again be marked by reunions among many Filipino families but the ongoing pandemic continues to limit social interactions. Despite this, one of the many Christmas traditions that Filipinos will never give up is gift-giving.

During this time, several communities will mount fundraising and gift-giving initiatives to bring joy to everyone during this festive occasion. Among the beneficiaries where communities can help are Bantay Bata and their Children’s Village program.

With healthy living becoming the top priority for all, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) partners with ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s Bantay Bata, in providing vitamin supplements and medicines, like Paracetamol Calpol for Kids, Advil, Scott’s DHA Gummies, thermometers, and more to children and employees, who act as caregivers to the kids in Children’s Village. The donation will benefit kids who are brought in for custody and rehabilitation so they can have holistic care and are protected from diseases. 

Meralco’s new integrated ICT command & control center accelerates customer-centric innovations

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has unveiled its most advanced command and controlcenter to date -- the Operations Platform and Telecommunications Integrated Command Center (OPTIC), which now manages all information, communication, and technology (ICT) systems across the Company.

The first of its kind among electricity distribution utilities in the country, the OPTIC is a state-of-the-art facility that aims to reduce unplanned downtime of critical ICT systems, increase productivity of employees, and enhance service delivery to Meralco customers.

Top Brands Share Their E-Commerce Success on Shopee

Johnson & Johnson, vivo, Crocs, SM, and NIVEA share how Shopee supported its growth on the platform

The Philippines is the fastest-growing market in the SEA region, with an overall internet economy likely to reach $40 billion in value by 2025 — and e-commerce greatly contributes to this significant surge. More consumers now heavily rely on online platforms like Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, for their needs. With this,  brands shifted online to better connect with their customers and tap into new and unreached markets. Five brands shared how they took advantage of Shopee’s various programs and enhanced marketing solutions to remain top-of-mind while establishing themselves as a strong player in the digital space. 

Clorox campaigns for better home hygiene amidst a rise in local transmission

Is your home really safe for you and your family? 

As the country’s major cities prepare to ease alert levels, people are expected to go out and converge more as opposed to the last few months, making everyone forget that the pandemic is very much around and won’t go away anytime soon. 

The Philippines' Covid-19 numbers have improved in the Metro Manila region and the transmission of the disease has slowed. According to OCTA Research, the latest reproduction number for the region, which refers to the number of persons an infected person can transfer the virus to, was at 0.99, down from 1.03.  

Sanofi Philippines Capped Off The World Diabetes Day Wit Chit Chat And Healthy Treats

The Sweet Talk Your Way Out of Diabetes and What’s Cookin’, Good Lookin’ online events were a sweet end to the month-long World Diabetes Day Celebration of Sanofi Philippines. In the words of Sanofi’s Country Lead Dr. Amal Makhloufi, “we put the spotlight on what is being done to create awareness and provide solutions for those affected by this lifestyle disease.”

For the organization, the events were created to amplify their Panata in cultivating a healthier Philippines for all. It was a friendly and casual approach on how they can bring important topics such as diabetes care into the spotlight without instilling fear among the audience.

“Our goal is to make it easier for every Filipino to seek access to quality innovative care. It is our mission to just go beyond medicines, but to look and explore holistic care and management especially for our patients with chronic conditions like diabetes,” Dr. Makhloufi shared.

Win a vivo Y76 when you shop at XTREME Appliances this Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Shopping malls will be jam-packed with Filipino Christmas shoppers as we feel the holiday breeze. Filipinos definitely enjoy giving gifts and may even be considered obligatory. But if we think of it, it will always be rooted in love, kindness, and appreciation.

That’s why it can be said that the spirit of gift-giving can be expressed in different ways and there are options to help you ease the burden of dealing with a huge swarm of people in congested shopping malls. It’s best to consider shopping online to avoid this and even catch the best deals with discounts and other vouchers.

XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop-shop app

Kuya Kim Atienza shares long-time secret to Live More, Do More in Life

‘No Transferring’ for Health, Wellness 

For years, he has been known for so many things—a versatile host, a weatherman, and the country’s favorite “Kuya,” who always has exciting stories and trivia to tell. 

Indeed, Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza has become a household name and one of the most iconic televisions and new media personalities in the country. His career flourishes as he embraces a new chapter and joins GMA Network’s News and Public Affairs.  

But aside from being a well-known personality, he is also a triathlete and a health and wellness advocate. He recently renewed his contract with Santé, a premier natural, and organic health and wellness product and services provider.  

A Quick Guide on Properly Maintaining your Air Purifier

By now, many homeowners have invested in an air purifier and enjoyed the benefits of having one. Simply put, the device sanitizes and deodorizes the air by reducing pollutants such as smoke, allergens like pollen, and many types of toxins. Like any other home device or appliance, the air purifier also requires regular maintenance to keep it running at its optimal performance. 

The best way to ensure that these devices work at their best is to maintain the filters. Filters collect irritants which accumulate over time. If they are not cleaned nor maintained regularly, the irritants clog the filter and make it less effective. Imagine a filter coated with dust, pet dander, and other types of allergen. There will come a point when it can no longer sift through particles.

McKinley Hill is Set to Ensure More Reliable Power Through a New State-of-the-Art Substation

The partnership between Meralco and Megaworld Corporation will improve distribution efficiency, power reliability, and power quality in the luxury township.

The new substation will support the power demands of businesses, institutions, and communities within McKinley Hill, McKinley West, and nearby areas. (PHOTO: Megaworld Corporation)

As the narrative shifts from preparing for a post-pandemic future to thriving in a world where COVID-19 is here to stay, Megaworld Corporation and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) recognize the role that the private sector plays in driving economic recovery. The two corporations partnered to ensure that the integrated community within McKinley Hill—composed of businesses and homes—is powered with stable and reliable electricity, with the goal of ultimately improving lives.

Fast Retailing Establishes Fiscal 2030 Sustainability Targets and Action Plan

Making LifeWear a “New Industry,” and Accelerating the Transition to a New  Business Model Supporting Both Sustainability and Growth

Fast Retailing is advancing its LifeWear concept–the ultimate in everyday clothing, designed to make everyone’s life better–to create apparel that not only emphasizes quality, design, and price, but also meets the definition of “good clothing” from the standpoint of the environment, people, and society. As part of this philosophy, Fast Retailing has formulated Fiscal 2030 Targets and an Action Plan for core aspects of sustainability. The entire Fast Retailing Group, based on the LifeWear concept, will accelerate its transition to a new business model encompassing both sustainability and business growth.

Crocs Philippines kicks off the holiday shopping with the newest location

Expect the holiday season to be all out merry as Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a global leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, finally opens the much-awaited New Concept Store at Ayala TriNoma Mall.  

The new store, located on 2nd floor dubbed as one of the biggest malls in the metro, TriNoma will attract Crocs fans and clog lovers with its redefined store interiors synergized with maximized spaces, increased accessibility, and fully stacked with various new product lineup namely Bleached Dye Collection, Classic Croc Fur Sure Sandal, Classic Croc Glitter Sandal Classic Clogs and Sandals and their extensive Jibbitz collection. 

Going toned down? Not today. The bleach dye print brings the bold, DIY look to any outfit. Get groovy with tie-dye shoes. Perfectly designed colorful clogs that make a statement while staying comfortable.

Distance learning helps a Filipino student win the 115th FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge

COVID-19 has reshaped the educational system around the world as it transitioned from in-person classes to virtual learning. Students have had to overcome distractions at home, deal with connectivity issues, and learn to stay motivated despite the lack of physical interaction with teachers and schoolmates.    

But Princess Gurrea has proven that learning is not confined to a classroom and that online platforms such as FedEx JA International Trade Challenge, a global competition that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit and business skills of young students, provide opportunities to expand one’s horizon. Princess is one of the grand prize winners in the recently concluded 15th edition of the competition.

Pinabilis Para sa Pasko: Know more about Ninja Van Philippines’ commitment to make Christmas happen for Filipinos

Through its operational innovations, Ninja Van ensures it has the capacity to serve the upcoming holiday demand.

Ninja Van riders outfitted in Ninja suits with Santa hats and capes zoom along  Metro Manila

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! As we’re counting down the days ‘til Christmas, express logistics company Ninja Van Philippines is also gearing up for the barrage of holiday and year-end sales that will definitely increase the demand for delivery services across the country.

Through its Pinabilis Para sa Pasko campaign, Ninja Van Philippines highlights its efforts to ensure fast delivery and excellent customer service during the holiday rush.

PANAta Awards 2021: Towards Hilaraya

PANAta Awards 2021 whose theme Hilaraya once again puts the spotlight on brand builders and the advertising community as they come together for the Awards Night on December 8 to reveal and honor the winners of the most effective and creative marketing communication campaigns in the country.

This year, the country’s prestigious annual award-giving body, organized by advertisers for advertisers, will celebrate with messages of moving forward with courage and optimism. Hilaraya, a portmanteau of the words hila, to pull together and hiraya, the fruit of one’s dreams will be the overarching tone of the one-and-a-half-hour online spectacle that will showcase the industry luminaries with Kapuso and Viva entertainers and talents like Heart Salvador, Rita Daniela, Arthur Nery, Janine Teñoso, The Wishfuls and The Juans.  Kapuso broadcaster Pia Arcangel will host.

To be proclaimed are the winners of the People’s Choice Awards who exemplify creativity despite the challenges. This year’s People’s Choice winners for Excellence in Brand Positioning are Procter and Gamble’s Downy Bye Bye Bahayrus (Gold), Nestle Philippines and Dentsu Jayme Syfu Inc.’s Bangon Sulong (Silver) and BDO Network Bank and Vitalstrats Creative Solutions, Co.’s Ang Inyong BDO sa Bayan (Bronze).

UNIQLO brings LifeWear to Dumaguete

Globally renowned Japanese apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to open its first store in Dumaguete on December 17, 2021. The local community will now have easier access to LifeWear and enjoy a world-class retail shopping experience. 

The opening of UNIQLO Robinsons Place Dumaguete marks UNIQLO’s commitment to provide more Filipinos with great quality everyday clothing for their daily lives and needs. Located at the ground floor of Robinsons Place Dumaguete mall, the store features 243 square meters of sales space, which will showcase the latest lineup of LifeWear pieces for Men, Women, Kids, and Babies. 

Philippine Small Businesses Reap More Rewards from Expanded Loyalty Program—My FedEx Rewards

New update aims to reward small- & medium-business ownerswith more shipping perks and gifts

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has expanded the My FedEx Rewards (MFR) program, a FedEx point-based loyalty program designed to reward small and medium customers for choosing FedEx.

For the first time, the rewards program will be open to owners of either corporate or personal shipping accounts. Under the program, customers can earn rewards points for eligible shipments:

Get Your Holiday Shopping Done with UNIQLO’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is releasing another round of sales with Black Friday and Cyber Monday from November 26 to December 2, 2021. Customers can enjoy exclusive deals and promos when they shop online and in-stores.

“Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the most awaited sales of the year and we want to give back to our customers with offers on LifeWear. We are sure that everyone can find the right gifts for their loved ones this Christmas,” shares Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines.

Customers may avail of these deals when they shop during the sale period:

P&G and Watsons support SM Cares and Plastic Credit Exchange to boost and incentivize plastic waste collection this Holiday season

More people are becoming environmentally conscious as pressing climate  issues arise on a global scale. This keeps multinational FMCG company  Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines committed to achieving its environmental  sustainability goals under P&G Ambition 2030. It aims to reduce carbon  footprint, conserve resources, and restore the world in the environmental areas  of Waste, Water, and Climate by enabling responsible consumption across their  brands, supply chain, employees and with external partners such as their  customers and consumers. 

In line with this, P&G partners with Watsons, the health and beauty care chain  store, and SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls,  to support SM’s Plastic Waste Collection Program (PWC) with NGO Plastic  Credit Exchange (PCX) and with program sponsors PricewaterhouseCoopers,  Nestle Philippines and Colgate-Palmolive Philippines. The program aims to  reduce plastic waste in landfills and oceans through proper plastic segregation  and disposal. The malls become venues for customers, tenants, and  surrounding offices to participate actively in the circular economy or the reuse  of plastic material. 

Check Out These 5 Most Popular Budol-Worthy Items Among Filipino Shoppers at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale

Get free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 10% off vouchers on your payday haul 

Has a celebrity or friend ever influenced you to buy certain items online? The budol is real, as one might say! As shoppers, we’re constantly on the lookout for the best product recommendations so we can maximize our money’s worth.

Now that the end of the month is just around the corner, is your shopping cart ready for the upcoming payday sale? If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to add to cart at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale, take notes from other shoppers. 

UNIQLO Opens its First Store in CAMANAVA

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, brings LifeWear to more Filipinos as it is set to launch its first store in the area within the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela (CAMANAVA) at SM City Grand Central on November 26.

Located at the 2nd level of the mall, the UNIQLO SM City Grand Central store will provide an 830 sqm shopping space of LifeWear clothing and world class retail shopping experience. The new store will showcase the latest lineup of UNIQLO items—including the latest Fall/Winter collection for men, women, kids and babies, just in time for the holiday festivities.

“With the opening of our first store in the CAMANAVA area, we aim to make LifeWear accessible to more communities, to support their lifestyles and everyday clothing needs,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines. “We hope you enjoy our store, which we designed to provide you a comfortable shopping experience,” he adds.

Packaging Company Betafoam Rebuilt Itself From The Ashes with The Help of This Energy Expert

How does one rebuild from literal ashes? You do it with strength, character, a lot of optimism, and the right partners. For Betafoam Corporation, an insulation and packaging company located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, this holds true.

During the pandemic, Betafoam increased its operations for products that saw higher demand, including packaging for essential goods and logistics companies, bubble wrap, and plastic sheets.

Bear Brand Adult Plus is now proven to help meet the nutritional needs of adults according to a study

A study conducted by the University of the Philippines – College of Home Economics has proven that daily intake of BEAR BRAND Adult Plus helps fill in the micronutrient gaps found among adults! 

It is with no doubt that adults, day in and day out, face all kinds of challenges in pursuit of a better life, whether it's for their family or for themselves. From waking up early, commuting to work, powering through the day’s demands, and preparing again for another day—a cycle of doing the same tasks everyday can give them the feeling that they’re not getting anywhere in life. Although one adult’s daily challenge is different from another, there is one factor that is crucial to all adults for everyday progress—their ability to give it their all. But more often than not, they face one serious challenge: Lack of nutrition. This leaves many Filipino adults feeling drained, which keeps them from undertaking new challenges that can improve their lives. To build the strength to try new pursuits and improve personal well-being amidst life’s challenges, it’s necessary to focus on nutritional intake and be proactive in managing one’s health.

Greenhills Community Yard Sale NOVEMBER 27-28 2021

Grab unique finds and enjoy great savings at the Greenhills Community Yard Sale on November 27 & 28, 2021! Buy and sell your preloved items from 4 to 11 PM, experience barter trading from 6 to 7 PM, or join the charity auction for the benefit of the Independent Production Workers Group (IPWG) from 7 to 8:30 PM.

All attendees must sign up for the Ortigas Community Card to enter the event. Download the Ortigas Malls app on the App Store or Play Store to register.

Visitors can be assured that safety remains the main priority for both customers and employees. Greenhills Mall has been given a Safety Seal by the San Juan LGU which is a declaration that it has complied with the city’s precautionary measures set by the DOH and IATF to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Visit the Greenhills Mall Facebook page for more details!

Meralco’s nine-month performance showcased massive service improvements

Two years into the coronavirus outbreak, there is no denying that the world has changed. At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, governments all around the world scrambled to find ways to contain the pandemic.

The virus also unleashed a deadly blow to the global economy, disrupting supply chains and forcing businesses to halt operations.

The power industry was not spared from the effects of the pandemic. Industry players had to think quickly and strategically about how to adapt to the new normal.

Power distribution utilities like the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) had to ensure that safeguards are in place so that operations regain stability at the soonest possible time as it put even more important to the health and safety of its customers and employees.

The current situation also underscored the importance of continuous, reliable, sufficient, and cost-competitive electricity supply that is necessary to carry out the efforts to fight COVID-19, to help businesses recover, and to sustain the needs of the people who are working from home.

Uniqlo Celebrate its Thank You Festival from November 19 to November 25, 2021

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO continues to bring the holiday cheer with more special offers and promotions for the season. Up next is the UNIQLO Thank You Festival, a celebration of UNIQLO’s gratitude and appreciation to its loyal customers and the community.

From November 19 to 25, 2021, UNIQLO customers can shop for limited offers and take advantage of special promotions and offers on select LifeWear pieces.

LIMITED OFFERS

HEATTECH Ultra Warm Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The Ultra Warm variant is 2.25 times warmer than the original HEATTECH, making it more comfortable to wear during colder climates. Adding to the coziness is the bio-warming, moisture-wicking, and moisturizing properties of the fabric. The material is stretchy while maintaining its original shape, and the long sleeves are now looser so it can be worn on its own.

Meralco Shifting To Eco-friendly Distribution Transformers

The shift will make distribution transformers run more efficiently, operate more safely, and be more eco-friendly.

With their goal for a greener and more sustainable Meralco, the power company will begin to retrofill existing transformers with natural ester oil.

The sweltering heat of recent months took its toll not only on the millions who live and work in Meralco’s sprawling franchise area but on power distribution equipment as well, resulting in some power interruptions during the summer. The sharp surge in consumption of residential customers due to work from home arrangement and community quarantine exacerbated the situation. 

AlcoPro helps protect commuters through new partnership with Beep

Commuters in Metro Manila can expect an added level of protection against COVID-19 in their daily trips as First PGMC Enterprises Inc. (FPGMC) ethyl alcohol brand AlcoPro enters into a new partnership with beep™ card, a stored-value contactless card of AF Payments, Inc.

The new partnership will see not only the production of AlcoPro-branded beep cards, but also the distribution of free 60ml AlcoPro samples at beep-enabled bus stations all across the metro. AlcoPro 1L pumps are also available for commuters’ use on each card distribution and loading booth.  This move is a testament to AlcoPro’s commitment to keeping Filipinos safe, sanitized, and healthy as they go about their daily commutes.

Ready! Flex! Ship! FedEx Bolsters Capabilities in AMEA to Power Holiday Shipping

Network enhancements, increased workforce and facilities, and diversified e-commerce solutions put in place to handle the peak holiday surge

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has strengthened its network and e-commerce capabilities in preparation for yet another busy holiday season in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. 

Negros Season Of Culture -Cino De Noviembre

Cinco de Noviembre: Homes of the Generals

This was the time, and this was the scene. Philippine independence had earlier been declared on June 12, 1898. It hoped to send ripples down the archipelago. 

And it did. On the 5th of November that year, Negrenses took to the streets to claim their inalienable right to self-determination. No other story in the archives of Negros wields greater sway in the evolution of Negrense heritage than this historic fight for independence from Spanish rule, and the consequent establishment of the Cantonal Republic of Negros. 

A hundred twenty three years later, Cinco de Noviembre is an annual, province-wide holiday commemorating the brave spirit of Negrenses. And?

PANA announces PANAta Awards 2021 jurors

The Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) announces the final list of honorable jurors for the PANAta Awards 2021: Hilaraya.

Brand Building experts and industry luminaries make up the PANAta Awards 2021 roster with Arthur Peña, Group Director for Media – Procter & Gamble, heading this year’s jurors. The panel consists of Menlou Bibonia (San Miguel Corp.), Mick Atienza (Smart Communications), Riza Sacay (Pascual Consumer Health), Mike Villa-real (Phil. Veterans Bank), Elbert de Guzman (STI), Aileen Magdaluyo (URC), Marc San Juan (Julie's Bakeshop), Gino Borromeo (SM Supermalls) and Mike Tandas (Vouno Trade and Marketing). Robbie Aligada (ASC), Liam Capati (Facebook), Tina Reyes (PSRC), David Guerrero (BBDO), Jos Ortega (Havas Ortega), Jeff Saez (NuWorks), Alvin Carranza (DOOH), Herman Basbaño (Bombo Radyo), Amrei Dizon (Vitalstrats Creative Solutions), Donna Abrina (Ateneo de Davao University) and Tessa Albaña (UP Visayas) also join the roster.

Diabetes Management: How to Take Control

Celebrate World Diabetes Day by staying healthy with Santé’s Barley MaxNZ, Sweet Via 

Diabetes is one of the most leading health concerns in the world that has affected millions of lives. It is a chronic condition due to elevated glucose levels in the blood caused by the lack of insulin production in the body. If not controlled adequately over time, the disease can cause serious health risks like a heart attack or stroke, visual impairment or blindness, and kidney problems. 

Teachers Laud Success of Vibal Group's Youtube Channel

Vibal Group Inc. (VGI) celebrates another milestone as it reached more than 690,000 subscribers on its Youtube channel, VibalTV. As of October 2021, VibalTV has more than 15.2 million views.

VibalTV primarily aims to educate students with their lessons, train teachers’ skills and techniques of the 21st-century teaching and online distance learning, and present diverse content that tackles different topics such as culture and history. Through Vibal TV, VGI continues its steadfast commitment and dedication to rethink and reimagine the entire teaching and learning experience. 

New “FedEx Ship Manager Lite” Adds

Shipping Convenience for Customers Ahead of Christmas 

With FedEx Ship Manager Lite (FSM Lite), customers can conveniently create their shipment’s air waybill and commercial invoice online. 

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, recently launched FedEx Ship Manager Lite (FSM Lite), a tool that provides added convenience for customers this holiday season.

PH’s 1st Stevia grower-manufacturer launches No Sugar iced tea mixes

GIDC, The Stevia Company, and maker of Glorious products, is bringing no sugar iced tea mixes in major supermarkets and groceries! Consumers who cuts on sugar in their diet can now enjoy low calorie, no sugar iced tea mixes that are sweetened by natural alternatives. 

Glorious Blend Lemon Iced Tea, Red Tea and Cucumber Lemonade that are sweetened iced tea mixes without sugar are especially produced for people who are cutting and avoiding food and drinks with too much sugar.

Glorious Blend iced tea mixes are naturally sweetened with stevia. The mixes are made from premium ingredients that include mixed berries, real black tea leaves, lemon, and real cucumber. It is low in calorie and loaded with vitamin C.

XTREME Appliances, in partnership with vivo and Shopee, kicks off XTREME Home Makeover

The pandemic has normalized the work-from-home setup among Filipinos — people had to adapt to the new normal world wherein virtual meetings and remote work is the new way of working and productivity. In fact, in the past months, a huge number of Filipino employees have permanently transformed a part of their home into a working space. 

In creating one’s workstation at home, it is very important to invest in quality home appliances that can make remote work setup more comfortable and bearable. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, offers a wide range of products that are perfect for the work-from-home landscape. 

Sore throat, now the #2 major symptom of COVID-19

Sore throat is one of the major symptoms experienced by people with Covid-19. Strepsils lozenges provide symptomatic relief of sore throat: they provide 2-in-1 defense by killing viruses and germs in as fast as 60 seconds, and provide deep down relief unlike gargles.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 that has sickened more than two million Filipinos, many fear that their dry coughs and sore throats may be a symptom of the dreaded disease. And it is a cause for concern as these two are some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.

Get ready For The Ortigas Malls 11.11 Sale

Spend the week at Ortigas Malls for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale from November 8 to 14, 2021! Enjoy Christmas deals from participating establishments in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, and Estancia.

Exclusive freebies and discounts await Ortigas Community Card members! Download the Ortigas Malls app to register.

Take the opportunity to surprise your loved ones with gifts delivered through ShopBox, a smart locker service available at Greenhills and Estancia.

You can also shop from multiple stores and have your gifts delivered directly to your loved ones through My Home Dashers – your personal shopper and delivery service! Just call the following numbers to order - Greenhills: 0917-815-6640, Tiendesitas: 0917-857-0379, Estancia: 0917-851-9262.

Welcome the Holiday Season with the Gift of LifeWear for All

Philippines-Global apparel retailer UNIQLO is welcoming the Holiday season with a series of fun and exciting activities from November to December. Customers can look forward to giving the gift of LifeWear to loved ones with UNIQLO’s special offers and promotions. 

“Christmas in the Philippines is one of the most joyous times of the year, marked by reunions, shopping for gifts, and decorating homes. We are hoping to make this season more cheerful with the gift of LifeWear through our special offers and partnerships”, says Masayoshi Nakamura, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines. 

Fulfill your Christmas wishlist with XTREME Appliances’ biggest discounts this 2021 on Lazada 11.11 Sale

Home appliances have always been a practical choice of Christmas gifts. In this time of pandemic and work-from-home setup where people spent their time in the comfort of their homes, receiving reliable and useful appliances will surely never fail. Whether you’re shopping for your mom and dad to help them in their household chores, or for your loved ones just to make their life more comfortable, XTREME Appliances, your leading one-stop shop appliances, got you covered. 

This Lazada 11.11 Sale — the e-commerce biggest sale event every year — will let you shop your appliances wishlist at a resistible price. Customers can get up to 53% off on select XTREME Appliances, thus making it the perfect time to shop for you and your loved one’s Christmas wishlist. 

Vibal Foundation to Launch Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines

Vibal Foundation, Inc. (VFI) will be launching Narciso C. Tan's Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines at VFI’s monthly virtual tertulia this October. Encyclopedic and analytical in its approach, this scholarly book dissects the ritualized forms of violence such as human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, and head taking in the prehistoric Philippines. 

Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines

Púgot weaves together historical data and archaeological studies with traditional myths, legends, and songs to create a seamless narrative of some of the most misunderstood aspects of Philippine culture and to shed light on deeply rooted cultures of violence.

Preceding the emergence of Islam and Christianity, deeply held religious beliefs led various Philippine communities to sanction ritualized forms of violence: human sacrifice, cannibalism, and head taking. Today, many Filipinos see these practices as “primitive,” “barbaric,” or pertaining only to so-called “tribes” and therefore not related to the national dynamic. Púgot forces Filipino readers to contemplate and confront the not-so-ancient past, when their ancestors sported loincloths, battle gear, and talismans, and participated in violent community-wide celebrations and rituals. 

New facilities in Bulacan strengthens Holcim lead in producing cement with alternative fuels

Executives of Holcim Philippines’ led by President and CEO Horia Adrian (middle) inaugurated on September 30 new facilities that will drive up usage of alternative fuels at its Bulacan plant to improve business and sustainability performance.

Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. and waste management unit Geocycle inaugurated on September 30 new storage and processing facilities at its Bulacan plant that further strengthens its position as the industry frontrunner in using alternative fuels and raw materials in cement production.

The company completed a new 5,400-square meter-warehouse to house its shredding equipment that converts qualified post-consumer and municipal solid wastes to alternative fuels. The warehouse also keeps the processed materials dry and suitable for feeding at its cement kiln.

10 steps to get your online store ready for the 2021 year-end shopping season

Historically, the last quarter of the year is when most Filipino online sellers make the most sales. By now, most Pinoys are already in a Christmas-y mood, so you better make sure you’re there when shopping activity starts to pick up. With more and more Filipinos shopping online, you can be sure the season is going to be crazy.

Preparing for the holiday rush? To end the year strong, here are some tips from Ninja Van!

Ready, Set, Race! Channel your desire to race with the Honda One Make Race

Imagine experiencing the thrill of watching your favorite motorcycle racers competing for a podium. Imagine the feeling of pure adrenaline rushing through you as you speed through the racetrack like the Marquez brothers, Alex and Mark, or Jakob Sablaya. Imagine feeling the pulse of a Honda motorcycle as you race through the finish line like a MotoGP champion.

Now, what would you say if you were told that you can get that excitement and thrill by simply using your smartphone wherever you are, no matter who you are with? Awesome, right?

This is exactly what this new, free digital game app, called Honda One Make Race (HOMR), is all about! It’s the newest and one-of-its-kind app recently launched by Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country.

As HPI does not want to limit the excitement the motorsports can offer amongst its patrons, HPI initiated the Honda One Make Race so racing fans, motorcycle enthusiasts, and the likes will still feel the thrill and excitement despite the limitations brought by the safety protocols to avoid the spread of COVID-19. In addition, this game aims to connect and inspire all aspiring motorcycle riders in the future.

UNIQLO Philippines Introduces its Live Station

Japanese global brand UNIQLO continues to bring more shopping convenience with the launch of UNIQLO Live Station. Available on UNIQLO’s Facebook, IGTV, and Youtube pages, this online event series aims to give customers a new and fun way of shopping for their LifeWear clothing essentials.

Hosted by Justin Quirino and Celebrity Fashion Stylist Bea Constantino, the first episode which was launched today, showcased the latest UNIQLO AIRism Collection. AIRism is clothing made with a fiber material that absorbs the water vapor more quickly than ordinary polyester and diffuses moisture using a quick-drying capillary effect.

Clorox and J&T Express pays tribute to its 10,000 riders and couriers as modern heroes

Clorox Philippines recognizes economic front liners

As the country struggles with the economic fallout brought about by the pandemic, courier companies have become an important means to ensure that not only do people continue to get access to much-needed goods but that vital economic activity is maintained through job-generation and consumer spending.

According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the estimated long-run total cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantines for present and future generations of Filipinos is estimated at 41.4 trillion pesos. It was also estimated by the NEDA that the total loss due to lower consumption is 4.5 trillion pesos. 

ShopeePay Expands Presence with Lifestyle and Food Brands as More Filipinos Embrace Mobile Wallets

ShopeePay now offers an even wider digital experience with new partners such as BonChon, Papa John’s Pizza, Mary Grace, Power Mac Center, and Shoe Salon 

ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with more food and lifestyle brands to cater to the growing number of Filipinos patronizing e-commerce platforms and using mobile wallets as an alternative payment method. 

Digital payments continue to gain momentum in the Southeast Asian region, with a 70% year-on-year growth in respondents who say e-wallet is their preferred way to pay. In the Philippines, more people opt to use cashless payment methods for its convenience, safety, and benefits, recording a 133% growth in consumers who prefer e-wallets. With continuous usage of mobile wallets, it is expected to peak at 75.5 million users in a span of five years. With Southeast Asia showing a promising future in terms of digital payments, ShopeePay continues to expand its services and network of partner merchants to serve the Filipino community.