Taking care of Pregnant pets

The pitter patter of little paws is coming its way. Your furry friend is looking bigger than usual as she prepares to become a mother. Now that your cat or dog is carrying little ones, your pet needs more attention in preparation for its delivery and to be comfortable throughout her pregnancy.

As experts in pet nutrition and pet care, Pet Food Institute and the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines have a longstanding commitment to impart the value of responsible pet ownership to pet owners through its Well Fed, Well Nurtured campaign. To ensure a safe and sound maternity for the beloved mother pet, PFI and VPAP share some tips on how to take care of pregnant cats and dogs.

Ipanema with STARCK, a New Shoe Collaboration featuring world-renowned designer Philippe Starck

Brazilian shoe brand Ipanema has teamed up with world-renowned creator Philippe Starck for Ipanema with STARCK, a new collection that reimagines footwear. Starck lends his talent for minimal and organic design to re-envision a collection of modern, elegant sandals accessible to purveyors of stylish and smart innovation worldwide.

The Ipanema with STARCK collection will feature a collection of flats, flip flops, and sandals in four distinct designs, offered in a myriad of colors. These dynamic sandals are inspired by various possible lifestyles and moods to recognize all dimensions of the modern woman, such as arty, glamour, nature and sophisticated chic…

Beat the Summer Heat: 5 Ways to Make Your Air-Conditioner Summer Ready

As the blaze of the summer heat arrives, all of us will start looking for places and ways to cool down. By midday, some people will find themselves mall-hopping just to escape the hot temperatures. The last thing one wants is to turn on one’s air-conditioner only to find that it doesn’t work. When an air-conditioning unit sits idle for months, collecting dirt and dust, a bit of maintenance is needed to get it running properly.

This is why it’s important to check your units before temperatures get hotter.

SCG Exhibit at WorldBEX 2016 Redefines the Future of Innovative Living for Filipino Homeowners

Strengthened SCG Smartboard for innovative home building

SCG, an ASEAN sustainable business leader, displayed new products that will help Filipinos create stylish and sustainable homes at the 21st WorldBEX, which kicked off on March 16, 2016.

With more than 100 years of expertise in the homebuilding and construction sector, SCG showcased their concept of “UNBOUNDED FIBER CEMENT.” SCG’s 90-square foot booth displayed actual installations of SCG products and the innovative solutions that the Philippine market will be seeing for the first time.

Keep your eyes glued to the world with Crizal Eyezen:

In this day and age of internet, it’s a must for people to keep their eyes glued to the world using their digital devices — be it a smartphone, gadget or tablet. It is a fact that being digitally connected has become a lifestyle. However, being online 24/7 can strain and, even, damage your eyes. With the constant exposure to blue light emitted from digital devices, your eyes need protection.

Multi-screening

With the abundance of digital devices, people are now engaging in a digital behavior called “multi-screening”. It is a behavior where an individual uses multiple digital screens simultaneously, on average four (4) different devices are used—either for work, education, socializing or leisure.

Signs of a Healthy Pet

A balanced diet, regular exercise, proper grooming and regular check-ups to the vet are essential in keeping your pet healthy. However, pets can only express themselves through barks, meows and movements, so you may not know if your furry friend is feeling any pain or discomfort. Most of the time, the irregularities are very subtle. It takes a sharp eye to identify the symptoms of pet ailments.

Pet Food Institute and the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, through its Well Fed, Well Nurtured campaign, impart a head-to-toe checklist for pet owners to make sure that little Fido and Fluffy are in tip-top condition.

Eyes

Healthy cats have clear and bright eyes. Their pupil shape varies from the light reflecting on them. One of the unique characteristics of a cat is the ability to see through the dark with glowing eyes. Any irregularities like redness or mucus excretion can mean infection or nutrient deficiency. If the cat squints or blinks with one eye, it could indicate injuries like a scratch, or a foreign matter may be stuck in the eye area.

Solignum awarded Superbrand status anew

Solignum, the leading wood preservative brand, was recently awarded Superbrand status for the fourth time.

“We are extremely honored to be conferred this award again. This validates our continued efforts to provide houseowners quality products for wood preservation and protection,” said Ms. Peachy Tiu, Marketing Manager, Jardine Distribution, Inc, upon receiving the award last December 9, 2015 at the Crown Regency Hotel.

Solignum, which now boasts more eco-friendly variants, was among the list of awardees during 2014-2015—the 9th Volume of Superbrands awardees.

Superbrands, an independent global arbiter in branding, confers awards on the strongest and most trusted brands in the country. It came to the Philippines in 1997, giving the worldwide seal for the first time in Asia.

The award-giving body confers the award on brands or companies that meet the following criteria: market dominance, consumer loyalty, market acceptability, goodwill, and longevity. Superbrands likerwise serves as an effective communication tool for consumer education.