Bayad and DepEd, Empowering Filipino Youth Through Financial Literacy

Based on the 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the number of Filipino adults without savings increased to 63% from 47% in 2019, partly attributed to the global health crisis that may have reduced household income or increased medical expenses.

The BSP added that the percentage of savers significantly declined, particularly among adults in the National Capital Region, South Luzon, and Visayas regions. “The lower incidence of savings in 2021 was recorded across geographical areas except in Mindanao, which registered an increase and surpassed all areas,” the report said.

PHILUSA Corporation celebrates 65 years of supporting Filipino families, unveils Katuwang ng Tahanang Pilipino campaign

In celebration of its 65th anniversary, trusted Filipino household company PHILUSA Corporation continues its commitment to making meaningful, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle more attainable for Filipino families through “Katuwang ng Tahanang Pilipino” campaign. 

PHILUSA Corporation is a leading Filipino-owned company that is known for marketing and distributing fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical products through their iconic Filipino brands like RHEA, Babyflo, Cleene, MEDIPLAST, Albatross, Apollo, and more. 

Santé FibrEnergy: Improving Your Health, Reinventing Your Energy Drink

s a premier provider of natural health and wellness products since 2007, Santé has been known for its exciting offerings that can help improve one’s quality of life and the ability to do more and live more fully.  

But did you know that Santé also offers a unique cereal drink mix? This delicious drink is called Santé FibrEnergy, an amazing drink that helps simplify the challenge of achieving a healthy lifestyle by providing a convenient high-fiber snack.  

Santé FibrEnergy combines three powerful ingredients with specific health benefits: organic young barley grass, chia seeds, and oats. Together, these ingredients provide unprecedented – and, more importantly – holistic health benefits.  

Participants enjoyed treats, pampering sessions and wellness activities at SM Megamall

SM Cares celebrates Pink Ribbon Day with medical mission in partnership with GE Healthcare

In celebration of this year's SM Pink Ribbon Day, SM Cares partnered with GE Healthcare to provide free breast cancer screening and doctor consultation to members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and City Hall of Mandaluyong at the Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall on October 26, 2022.

GE Healthcare doctors conduct breast cancer screening and consultations with beneficiaries.

Experts say curbing the spread of seasonal flu virus starts at home

These often overlooked home hygiene practices are key to preventing sickness

With this year’s flu season being accompanied by slowly rising COVID-19 cases, experts remind us that staving off the flu virus typically begins with common practices that families can do at home. 

“It’s important to ensure that our personal spaces are free of transmissible diseases like the flu. Contrary to popular belief, the flu is caused by a virus different from the common cold so symptoms tend to last longer and are more severe,” says Dr. Gyneth Bibera, Country Medical Director of GSK Philippines. “Patients will experience the typical runny nose, coughing, headaches, fevers, and fatigue, but the severity can often lead to the inability to do daily tasks, the need for doctor consultations, or even hospitalizations,” she adds.

CSMC bags top award for MIS Training Program at PMAP Awards 2022

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) was recently awarded National Exemplar under the People Program of the Year category at the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards 2022. The ceremony was held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Oct. 14, Friday.

The award was given for CSMC’s exceptional training program under the Philippine Center for Advanced Surgery - Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Center (PCAS-MISTC). Prior to this, CSMC was already named Regional Exemplar in the same category.  In 2016, the hospital bagged the Employer of the Year Award, making it the first private hospital to receive this accolade from PMAP.

Newly opened UNIQLO SM City Manila brings LifeWear closer to Manilenos

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO is making its collection of LifeWear accessible to more Filipinos with the launch of its newest store in the heart of Manila. The city is home to numerous residents as well as several universities, making UNIQLO LifeWear pieces the ideal apparel for their on-the-go lifestyles. Located in SM City Manila, the store spans over 973 square meters and is on the upper ground floor of the mall, accessible through the entrance along Natividad Lopez Street. 

LifeWear is UNIQLO’s high-quality apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity and longevity. It is constantly innovated and improved to bring better design, lightness and comfort with life’s needs in mind at a great value for money.