Monday, January 29, 2024

Herbalife Expert Highlights Ways the Power of Community Helps People Achieve Health and Wellness Goals

Herbalife Philippines started the year with an educational talk by Dr. Luigi Gratton, Vice President of Training at Herbalife. The session highlighted Herbalife's Global Nutrition Philosophy, championing a holistic approach to well-being through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and community support to keep up with the healthy habits. 

Dr. Gratton shared the latest findings in nutrition science and ways the power of community can be leveraged to meet health and wellness goals for the new year. 

Touching on the significance of protein-rich, low-calorie diets as pivotal tools for ensuring overall health, Dr. Gratton said, “The main thing we have seen in the latest literature is that restricting calories leads to losing weight along with a tremendous amount of muscle. However, increasing your protein intake will prevent muscle loss. Maintaining that muscle allows you to be healthier as you age.”

Friday, January 26, 2024

Grab Outlines New Affordable Solutions So YOU Can Enjoy More for Less

Imagine a life where top-notch transportation and delivery services don't break the bank. That's the forward-thinking reality Grab Philippines is crafting with its latest series of wallet-friendly offerings. GrabCar Saver, GrabFood Saver Delivery, and GrabFood Saver Meals, alongside innovative subscription plans like GrabUnlimited and Grab Ride Saver, are redefining what it means to live smartly and affordably in today's fast-paced world. 

Grace Vera Cruz, the visionary Country Head of Grab Philippines, articulates this bold new direction, "At Grab, we go beyond providing everyday services to our consumers, we are playing an active role towards enriching the lives of our kababayans across the country. We understand that safety, reliability, and convenience are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic life, and with our latest cost-effective solutions, we're inviting more Filipinos to experience a better way of living without the financial strain - made possible through our superapp."

Fuelling Compassion: Chevron conducts blood donation drive

Chevron Philippines Inc (CPI), marketer of the Caltex fuels and lubricants, and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI), recently held a blood donation drive in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). A total of 105 blood bags were collected during the blood donation drive organized by XYZ Manila Employee Network for CHI and CPI volunteers, while, the blood donation drive held at Chevron Batangas terminal in San Pascual, collected a total of 22 bags of blood.

Chevron has a long-standing partnership with PRC, supporting the latter through regular contributions to relief and rehabilitation efforts in times of disasters. During the peak of the pandemic, Chevron also donated hundreds of Moderna vaccines to PRC.


Thursday, January 25, 2024

Bayad Powers the Bills Payment Services of GoTyme Bank

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, officially sealed its partnership with GoTyme Bank, one of the country’s fastest growing digital banks.

GoTyme Bank is a joint venture between the Gokongwei group of companies and the multicountry digital banking group Tyme. This time, through its partnership with Bayad, GoTyme App enables bills payment services covering household utilities, tollway RFID load, e-loading, telco, internet, government contributions, and many others.

Tailor-made for the increasingly e-payment savvy Filipino market, GoTyme App provides the convenience of one-stop-digital-shopping experience.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Revitalize Your Ride: Essential Car Maintenance Tips for Safe and Superior Performance

Whether you've recently acquired a brand-new car or have been driving the same ride for an extended period, prioritizing regular checks is crucial to maintaining your vehicle’s performance. After all, your car is more than just a mode of transportation; it's an extension of your life and a key factor in ensuring your safety. 

Delving into proper car maintenance can be a bit overwhelming; that is why Prestone, a proven and trusted quality brand of Auto Care fluids since 1927, shares some essential car care tips that you can take note of to ensure your ride is always in its tip-top shape. 

Monday, January 22, 2024

First Stop, Cagayan de Oro! Big Bad Wolf’s Biggest Book Sale Debuts in the City of Golden Friendship

To kickstart 2024, Big Bad Wolf will take the world’s largest book sale to Cagayan de Oro. Breaking new ground, this marks the first time BBW will bring its world-famous collection of books to the City of Golden Friendship. 

The arrival of Big Bad Wolf in Cagayan de Oro is not merely a celebration of the city's vibrant culture and rich history but also a testament to the company's neverending commitment to spreading the joy of reading to every corner of the globe. As book enthusiasts in the region eagerly anticipate the event, BBW promises its Cagayan de Oro tour to be a momentous occasion, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature in the region and embracing the ever-expanding community of avid readers.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Grab Launches GrabCar in CDO, Strengthens Economic Empowerment Commitment in the City

The leading superapp officially launches its flagship mobility service in Cagayan De Oro, expanding its portfolio of services in the city which is currently composed of GrabFood and GrabTaxi

Grab officially launched GrabCar in Cagayan De Oro City as part of its commitment to the economic empowerment in the region. Photo above shows Grab Philippines Head of Mobility EJ Dela Vega [Center-Left] with CDO Councilors George Goking, Romeo Calizo and Malvern Esparcia; and officials from LTFRB Region 10

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Metro Pacific Health Sheds Light on Juvenile Diabetes in #DECODE Episode 4

(L-R) Experts Dr. Ariel Ampil (Internist-Diabetologist, Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center) and Dr. May Uyking-Naranjo (Endocrinologist, Davao Doctors Hospital), along with Mr. Wilson Limon, a patient living with Type 1 Diabetes, shine light on this often-misunderstood illness in Metro Pacific Health’s latest DECODE Docu-Series episode on “Juvenile Diabetes.”

Metro Pacific Health (MPH), the largest group of private hospitals in the Philippines and a part of the MVP group, is proud to present #DECODE Episode 4 entitled “The Not-So-Sweet Truth about Juvenile Diabetes”, a captivating and informative episode that explores the truth about “juvenile diabetes” or what is more commonly called today as Type 1 Diabetes. This episode features insights from renowned healthcare professionals, Dr. Ariel Ampil of Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center, and Dr. May Uyking-Naranjo of Davao Doctors Hospital, along with Wilson Limon, founder of NIñOFRANCO and a person living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

UNIQLO Announces Four New Stores this 2024 Spring / Summer Season

Openings Include the New and Elevated SM Mall of Asia branch, the Country’s First UNIQLO

Global apparel retail brand UNIQLO hits the ground running in the Philippines this new year, with the announcement of four new store openings in time for the Spring / Summer season. 

Set to open on March 1, 2024 is the UNIQLO Venice Grand Canal along McKinley Drive in Taguig City, Metro Manila. UNIQLO also plans to expand its presence in the northern part of Metro Manila and Central Luzon with the soon-to-be-announced openings of UNIQLO SM City Caloocan and UNIQLO SM City Tarlac, respectively. 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Schneider Electric strengthens government partnership to drive digital transformation in the PH manufacturing sector

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and digital automation, reaffirms its commitment this 2024 to help accelerate digital transformation in the local manufacturing sector.

Schneider Electric hosted a tour in its Cavite Smart Factory to demonstrate its smart manufacturing solutions to its partners from the public sector and other stakeholders. (L-R): Yellapa Thimmanna, Business Finance Senior GM of APC, Schneider Electric's flagship brand,  Ejie Tauto-an, Logistics Director of APC, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, Ricardo Domingo Jr., Digital Transformations Leader of Schneider Electric Philippines, and Atty. Norman Roland Ocana III, Head of Government Affairs of Schneider Electric Philippines

Monday, January 8, 2024

Bayad strikes alliance with Pisopay.com, powering bills payment services

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: In photo from left to right are Pisopay.com CEO Ariel Surca, Pisopay.com Chairman Jae Jung Jang, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Marketing Officer Dennis Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, beefs up its partnership with Pisopay.com Inc., a cloud-based financial application provider taking a more aggressive stance in the e-commerce industry through its remittance and bills payment services.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Toyota Motor Philippines manufacturing plant sources 100% green energy

In its bid towards carbon neutrality, the leading mobility company and automotive manufacturer, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), has signed a Retail Supply Contract (RSC) with a local supplier to provide green-backed electricity for its manufacturing operations. Such a move allows TMP to achieve 100% Renewable Energy (RE) ratio by supplying approximately 90% of the Company's total electricity requirement, complementing the rest of RE sourced onsite from an existing 1.46- megawatt rooftop solar power system.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Bayad and Sun Life Grepa make insurance services more accessible for Filipinos

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Bayad Marketing and Account Officers (standing, 2nd to 6th from left) with Sun Life Grepa Affinity Marketing Sales Head for Partnership Distribution Marge Estrera (standing, leftmost) are present with (seated left to right) Sun Life Grepa Vice President for Affinity Marketing Joen Songco, Sun Life Grepa President Richard Lim, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, officially seals its partnership with Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the Philippines.