KonsultaMD: Free mental help support is just a chat away

Leading telemedicine provider KonsultaMD further expanded its chat features to include free mental health support for Filipinos suffering from stress, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.

It has partnered with Mental Health Matters, founded by celebrity and philanthropist Kylie Verzosa, for the added service in KonsultaChat. The organization raises awareness of mental health issues and provides a safe space to those afflicted.

With the collaboration, many young people with no resources or opportunity to seek professional help can now talk to licensed psychologists in a secure and confidential chat window online 24/7.

Two consecutive months of lower rates for Meralco customers

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced another round of rate reduction as it cut its August rates by P0.2087 per kilowatt hour (kWh), equivalent to a decrease of around P42 in the total bill of a residential customer consuming 200 kWh.  Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga said with this adjustment, Meralco’s rates now have a combined reduction of P0.9154 per kWh over the past two months and a net decrease of P0.2315 per kWh since the start of the year. For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.ph or follow its social media accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco), and Twitter account @meralco.

MR.DIY receives GOLD Seal of Excellence at DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards 2022

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, celebrates another win as one of its branches in Primark Tacurong received the GOLD Seal of Excellence during this year’s DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards.

The DTI-Bagwis Awards honors businesses that safeguard consumer rights while conducting ethical trade and ensuring that customers receive the best value for their money.

Ms. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Executive Officer for MR.DIY Philippines thanked the DTI for the recognition of their work and MR.DIY’s stakeholders for their support of the brand.

“I express my gratitude to DTI for recognizing MR.DIY and our Primark Tacurong branch with a Gold Seal of Excellence. This award reflects MR.DIY’s mission to providing the best for our customers and partners, as well as an instrument to keep us inspired to be better as we celebrate our fourth year anniversary,” Ms. Andaya said. 

Santé celebrates its 15th year of helping people live better lives

Health, wellness brand continues to be a prime mover in the industry by promotinga healthy lifestyle 

Santé, a premier natural health and wellness product and services provider, celebrates a new milestone as it reaches its 15th year of helping people live better lives. 

Kicking off the celebration, the health and wellness brand held a motorcade with Santé executives,employees, and top distributors -- from Santé Fitness Lab located at Daang Hari Road to the Santé International Headquarters in Silang, Cavite, leading to its inauguration. 

Santé was first introduced in the Philippines in 2007. Established by a group of veteran direct selling professionals, the company had the goal to offer its various health and wellness products and provide business opportunities to a network of distributors.

Get Your Health Checked this Diabetes Awareness Week

In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in various health complications, which include heart attack, stroke, kidney issues, and diabetic retinopathy. 

The Department of Health (DOH) noted that people prone to having the disease are those who are diabetics’ children, obese, and individuals with hypertension, high levels of cholesterol, and sedentary lifestyles. 

Make Bayad part of your complete shopping experience at Shopwise.

Bayad bills payment services available at Shopwise Antipolo Business Center.

As the pioneer and trusted brand for bills payment services in the Philippines, Bayad takes on a more proactive approach in amplifying its “Pay Anywhere” stance, offering a whole suite of financial products and solutions.

Despite the massive shift to digital payments during this time of pandemic, Bayad equally ensures the availability of its physical touchpoints to cater to Filipinos who still depend on cash transactions.

Aside from its Bayad Centers, Bayad has continued to partner with several industries to offer the convenience of over-the-counter transactions. In line with this, Bayad has intensified its partnership with Robinsons Retail Holding, Inc. as it recently relaunched its supermarket brand, Shopwise, establishing its name into an International Grocery Shopping Center, that offers a wider selection of imported and local products.

Home Credit offers smartphone treats at MemoXpress’ 24th Anniversary blowout

Upgrade-worthy gadgets with low-interest rates await consumers at the biggest anniversary blowout of the season

These days, owning a phone is a necessity. What used to be a tool for communication suddenly became a need for working, attending school, paying bills, and even buying groceries. Almost everything can be done with just a few taps on the device in your hand.

Alongside providing solutions for everyday needs, every smartphone brand constantly delivers new and unique experiences for its users to enjoy faster and lag-less performance, a high-quality camera, a battery life that lasts more than a day, or an expanded screen to enjoy movies and games.

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider, and MemoXpress are here to help you get that phone upgrade quickly and easily without making a dent in your budget!