Meralco unit MPower ramps up support for K-12 education

As part of its Back-to-School Donation Drive, MPower and One Meralco Foundation turned over school supplies to the teachers from Lagundi Elementary School in Plaridel, Bulacan.

MPower, the local retail electricity supplier of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and its partners have poured in over P8 million for various education programs that benefitted some 3,000 kindergarten students in 19 schools in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

In line with the resumption of face-to-face classes this year, MPower recently donated worth P875,000 of school supplies to seven beneficiary schools which include printers, hard drives, as well as hygiene products and antigen test kits.

SNAP’s hydros receive recognitions from WESM

Renewable energy provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) Group’s Ambuklao, Binga, and Maris hydroelectric power plants received top recognitions as compliant hydro generators to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rules.

The awards were received by SNAP's Regulatory Affairs Manager and WESM Compliance Officer, Vida Joan Toque, during the WESM Compliance Officer Summit held on October 14, 2022.

Binga hydro ranked first under the Hydro Resource Type in compliance with the WESM rules relating to the Must Offer Rule/Rule on nomination of projected outputs or loading levels and compliance with the Real-Time Dispatch schedule in WESM for the period 26 December 2021 to 25 June 2022.  Ambuklao hydro placed second, while Maris hydro placed second under the Non-scheduled generation category.

Heart Evangelista Continues to be Uratex Ambassadress, Advocates the Importance of Sleep in Overall Health

Uratex, the leading foam company in the Philippines, is strengthening its long-time partnership with Heart Evangelista as its ambassadress in uplifting the importance of sleep among Filipinos.

As the country’s International Fashion Style Icon, Heart gives great value to sleep and rest as one of the most essential things in life. For her, a quality sleep can be rewarding enough to foster success, great health, and happiness.

Sleeping for the prescribed amount of time is necessary, but having good sleep products like Uratex’s mattresses and pillows can make a huge difference in energizing you for the next day.

“I am a fan of anything in life that gives you comfort, that will give you good health and Uratex Mattresses does just that. I do treasure my sleep and I make sure that I do invest in top quality mattresses so I can get the best rest that I need and be more productive in life,” Heart shared.

Vibe at the NLEX Drive&Dine, powered by Maya Business

The past couple of years have shown us the convenience of digital payments. With #revengetravel peaking and more people on the go, we all want hassle-free, fast, safe, and easy transactions.

Fortunately, people traveling along the NLEX Southbound tollway can now enjoy the benefits of cashless transactions when they stop by the NLEX Drive&Dine, the leading Toll Service Facility (TSF) and rest stop along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), powered by the all-in-one growth partner, Maya Business!

As an operating unit of MPT Mobility, NLEX Drive&Dine strives to provide the best expressway rest-stop comfort-from physical to digital facilities. Being the country's first ever TSF that's fully cashless-capable, you can relax and enjoy your pitstop at NLEX Drive&Dine - no need to worry about having enough cash.  

The Maya Business all-in-one platform powers the broadest range of payment acceptance, so you can have less worries when relaxing and getting your fill at NLEX Drive&Dine! With NLEX Drive and Dine restaurants and stores now powered by the Maya terminal, you can pay using Maya QR or other cashless modes of payment, including any debit, prepaid, and credit card or e-wallets! You can also use any bank app already enabled with QR Ph when scanning to pay a Maya QR code.  

Stay healthy and well amid the rainy season with these 4 important steps

Everyone is urged to be always ready for the rainy season, especially when more viruses and bacteria are present. WILD diseases, which refer to Water and foodborne illnesses, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue increase during this time. Thankfully, we can stay protected by just following a few easy, and even affordable tips from RHEA Generics, one of the Philippines’ most trusted names in the field of generic medicine. 

Eat green leafy vegetables for maximum immunity 

According to one of the studies in Nature Communications, a journal about Earth sciences, it shows that during the rainy season or colder months, our immune system is at an increased risk of being compromised. Scientists’ research from Yale University explains that there are many reasons behind this and one of the most common ones is due to the cold air affecting our nose’s first line of defense wherein cracks in the mucus membrane form, thus allowing infections to enter our body more easily. To minimize the risk of infection, the Department of Health’s (DOH) National Nutrition Council recommends eating vegetables that are rich in micronutrients such as vitamins C and D, zinc, and iron, which are essential in powering our immune system. 

Boehringer Ingelheim progresses toward sustainability goals through key initiatives across ASEAN, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand

Strengthening network of stroke-ready hospitals and stroke centers to serve more than 300,000 patients including in the Philippines

Partnering with Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and community partners to vaccinate 12,000 dogs and cats across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam in 2022

Empowering employees and social entrepreneurs to pilot and scale accessible health solutions through its signature ‘Making More Health’ flagship initiative

Committing to carbon neutrality in company operations by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2), reducing operational waste, and eliminating single-use plastic

Boehringer Ingelheim is strengthening its commitment to positively impact people, animals, communities, and the planet through key sustainability initiatives in the Philippines and across ASEAN, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand (ASKAN). 

Under the ‘Sustainable Development – For Generations’ framework, Boehringer Ingelheim has globally pledged EUR 250 million to combat infectious diseases in humans and animals, expanding healthcare access for non-communicable diseases for 50 million people in vulnerable communities, including in the ASKAN area, and invest EUR 35 billion in health innovation to tackle non-communicable diseases. In addition to improving access to healthcare, Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to carbon neutrality in company operations by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) and is taking steps to contribute to food security and safety, building a sustainable and healthy future for all.

Say goodbye to headaches

Learn about the most common type of headache and what you can do to prevent it

Have you ever had a headache? Chances are, you answered yes. Headaches are one of the most common ailments people experience, and there are many types of headache one can suffer from, as well. The most prevalent type of headache is called a tension-type headache, or a stress headache.

A stress headache is often described as a band of pain around the head, or like both sides of the head are being squeezed tightly. It often gets confused for a migraine, especially when it is intensely painful, and can also trigger more chronic types of headache.