New Survey Reveals Filipino Emergency Medical Professionals Often Overlook Life-Threatening Brain Condition

The disregard for encephalitis despite symptoms, coupled with low confidence in recognizing the condition, underscores the urgent need for medical training.

A new survey commissioned by Encephalitis International, the peak global body for encephalitis, reveals that Filipino emergency medical professionals often overlook encephalitis, a life-threatening neurological condition characterized by brain inflammation, despite the presence of common symptoms. Survey results showed that over half (54%) of local respondents did not consider infectious encephalitis, and three-quarters (74%) did not consider autoimmune encephalitis as a diagnosis when presented with a list of accepted symptoms for each condition. The survey findings are released in line with World Encephalitis Day on February 22, 2024.

UNIQLO Philippines arrives at Venice Grand Canal Mall, opens new store with week-long promos

Be one of the first shoppers to enjoy exclusive deals

Mark your calendars as global apparel retailer UNIQLO opens its newest store at the ground floor, San Marco wing of Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City on March 1 with week-long special promos and exclusive offers. 

From limited-edition UNIQLO novelty items to free parking, there are tons of exciting rewards that await the first shoppers in the new UNIQLO Philippines store in Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio. Make sure to take advantage of all these deals, available only during the new store’s first week.

Be the first in line to avail the exclusive offers on March 1 to 7 on items ranging from everyday casual wear like the UNIQLO U Crew Neck T-Shirt (from PHP 590 to PHP 390) and the Easy Cargo Pants (from PHP 1990 to PHP 1490). Everyone's favorite, the Round Mini Shoulder Bag (from PHP 790 to PHP 590), is up for grabs, as well as its UNIQLO Marimekko variation. Be ready for summer with these essential Linen items like the Linen Blend Camisole Dress (from PHP 2490 to PHP 1990) and the Linen Blend Easy Pants (from PHP 990 to PHP 790).

Upgrade Your Home Theater with Brilliant Sound from the Sonos Era Series

As 2024 kicks into high gear, we keep our eyes open on how to keep up with our resolutions and maintain or upgrade our spaces, from our homes, offices and beyond. Sonos, the wireless home sound system brand, has been filling homes with brilliant and clear sound throughout the years, and this year, continues to help you improve your home theater soundscapes with pioneering audio technology found in its Era Series. 

With new Bluetooth, WiFi and Airplay connections, the Sonos Era 100 elevates your entertainment experience with audio brought to life, thanks to finely tuned stereo sound and rich basslines. Control your sound hands-free through the Sonos App and transform any room into a mini-theater with this compact, but powerful speaker. Powering the Sonos Era 100 to create a full sonic experience include two angled tweeters, which balance left and right frequencies; a midwoofer 25% larger than in the Sonos One for rich bass; and custom waveguides to amplify soundwaves. 

Bayad champions financial inclusion with Quezon City Local Government

Residents of Quezon City together with honorable Mayor Joy Belmonte, and representatives of Meralco and Bayad during the QC Pangkabuhayan program.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, together with its parent institution MERALCO, ties up with the local government of Quezon City as it holds its flagship livelihood training program “QC Pangkabuhayan”.

Now on its third year, the said event was held last January 23 to 25, 2024 at Serbisyong Bayan, Batasan Hills, Quezon City and at Quezon City Municipal Hall.

Find your Perfect Match with Toyota’s Valentine Promo

Great deals and offers are in the air this love month with Toyota Motor Philippines’ Valentine promo. Low monthly plans, free periodic maintenance, trade-in perks and more are now available across all Toyota dealerships nationwide this month—with an extra day to enjoy the promos this leap year, until February 29, 2024.

Discounts Perfect for You

The love month is about to get lovelier with up to PHP 146,000 worth of benefits for Innova XE A/T, PHP 108,700 for Vios XLE CVT, PHP 102,000 for Hilux 4x4 Conquest A/T and PHP 80,000 for Corolla Cross GR-S HEV.

Toyota’s Pay Low deal will let you enjoy as low as 15% cash out downpayment, with free 1st year insurance, free 3-year LTO registration when you purchase Vios 1.3 XE CVT, Camry V HEV, Innova XE Dsl A/T, Fortuner 4x2 G M/T and Hilux 4x2 E M/T. 

Meanwhile, with Pay Light deal, you can get low monthly plans for Vios 1.3 Base MT, Camry V HEV, Innova 2.8 XE Dsl A/T, Fortuner 4x2 G M/T, and Hilux 4x2 E M/T.

Caltex Launches Carbon Offset Program for Filipino Motorists

Use loyalty points to offset a portion of certain carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from your fuel

Fuel up using Caltex Rewards and use your points to buy carbon offset vouchers!

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, launches the Caltex Carbon Offset Program, a voluntary carbon offset program for Caltex service stations in the Philippines. The same program was launched in Malaysia and Singapore, in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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.”