PascualLab Celebrates 80 Years With New Alevia-B and MyColla C

Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines¹ continues to expand its health and wellness portfolio on its 80^th year in the industry with the launch of two new health and wellness products plus new campaigns for its flagship brands.  

As it celebrates 80 years of delivering quality, family-friendly health and wellness products to Filipino families since 1946, PascualLab proudly enters the mobility market.
It also launches its newest product under one of its core categories, food supplementation. 

ALEVIA B For Triple Action Relief for Muscle, Joint or Nerve-related Mild to Moderate Pain 
Consistent with its history of purposeful health solutions, PascualLab now enters the mobility market with one of its newest offerings Alevia-B that combines Paracetamol with Vitamins B1 (Thiamine), B6 (Pyridoxine), & B12 (Cyanocobalamin) in one convenient tablet to help relieve mild to moderate pain while supporting normal nerve function. ²,³   
 
ALEVIA B features a triple-action formula that addresses different types of pain in a single formulation. 

• an analgesic component (Paracetamol) with neurotropic vitamins (B1, B6, B12), providing a complementary, mechanism-based approach to support relief across
  multiple pain components. ⁴ ,⁵  
  Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is a widely used first-line non-opioid analgesic for mild to moderate pain².  

• Vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are essential for normal nervous system function and contribute to neuronal metabolism and myelin maintenance. ³,⁵ 

MY COLLA C Premium Marine Collagen + Vitamin C 
For people approaching their mid-30s and 40s, the time when one needs to focus on the things that truly matter; look ahead into the future; and make choices that prepare them for the next chapter, PascualLab unveils MyColla C. At this time when certain realities appear – aging; skin rebuild; and need for nourishment from within – MyColla C offers a pairing that makes perfect sense: 

• Premium Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen – building blocks that help support skin health: elasticity, hydration, and firmness  

• Vitamin C - essential in producing and maintaining collagen  

Collagen and Vitamin C work together to help support normal collagen formation and structure to achieve skin nourishment and radiance from within when paired 
with proper diet and exercise.   
   
My Colla C comes in different formats for varying lifestyles so users can choose what works: easy-to-drink Strawberry Milk powdered drink in sachets; versatile and easy-to- mix with favorite drinks Unflavored sachets; and compact and easy Chewable tablets for those always on the move. Begin your brightest chapter with MyColla C, #MyPremiumCollagenChoice at Mercury Drug, Southstar Drug, Rose Pharmacy, St. Joseph Drugstore, and Watsons.    

GALING THAT KEEPS GOING 
This year, flagship brand Ascorbic Acid (Poten-Cee) Vitamin C also launched its #CeeGe Lang campaign while its no. 1 Lagundi brand Ascof Forte also launched its campaign on natural cough relief for various cough (not caused by bacterial infection). Meanwhile top psyllium fiber brand  C-Lium Fibre unveiled its #PowerTheSlay campaign earlier this year to get Filipinos going and not be weighed down by irregular bowel movement while Poten-Cee + C highlights the benefits of bovine and marine collagen in one campaign:  #MyGlowToChoice. To celebrate its 80^th-anniversary, PascualLab also gifted customers with Php 80 Mercury Drug GCs for every accumulated purchase of PascualLab products worth Php 400.  More offerings are also in the pipeline. 
 
80 YEARS of PASCUALLAB 
Launched in 1946 by founders Isosceles and Leonora Pascual to address the post-war needs of their fellowmen, PascualLab has since been continuously evolving to help address the health needs of Filipinos while keeping quality and care front and center. Now on its 80^th, the company behind other product innovations such as OraCare Mouthrinse, PelarGo, and Glutaphos, looks forward with a theme that best captures its foundation, its purpose, and the Filipino excellence that factors in all these: #GalingThatKeepsGoing 
 
For more information, follow us at linked tree.  

PH Fintech Players Call for Balanced Regulation to Support Digital Economy Growth

The country's leading fintech executives urged policymakers to adopt balanced, future-ready regulations that protect consumers while enabling innovation, expanding financial inclusion, and supporting the continued growth of the digital economy.

At a panel during the ASEAN Tech Summit, Barbie Dapul, General Manager for Consumer Business and Chief Operations Officer of G-Xchange (the mobile wallet operator of GCash); Maya Bank President Angelo Madrid; Alliance of Tech Innovators for Nation Lead Convenor Monchito Ibrahim; and Tala Director for External Affairs Arianne Ferrer talked about how regulations play a role in advancing the digital economy. 

"The goal should be a level playing field that will let the financial institutions compete on value, compete on innovation, on better security, and while ensuring also that pricing is fair and reasonable," Dapul explained.

G-Xchange general manager for consumer business and chief operation officer Barbie Dapul, highlights how regulation can support sustainable growth in the country’s fintech industry

Madrid and Ferrer underscored the need for regulation that supports both consumers and the fintech industry, ensuring protection without stifling innovation.

"Regulation has two jobs. The first is protection: putting in place the safety protocols to make digital transactions safe. The other is enabling the investments the country needs to accelerate its digital economy," Madrid said.

"We need consumer-centric co-regulation that balances financial inclusion goals—greater access, choice, and control to unleash the economic power of the global majority—and a pathway to profitability and sustainability for local and foreign investors," Ferrer added.

Ibrahim, meanwhile, stressed the need for regulations to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. "Technology is moving so fast that our regulatory policy is reactive. We need to re-engineer the process to match our technological revolutions," he said.

Balancing affordability and sustainability

Dapul noted that GCash shares the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas's (BSP) vision of expanding financial inclusion and supports the implementation of BSP Circular No. 1238, which encourages financial institutions to reduce fund transfer fees, including offering zero-fee transfers where viable, to accelerate digital payments adoption.

In line with the circular, GCash lowered its transfer fee to P10. Dapul explained that while lower fees make digital services more accessible, maintaining reasonable charges enables fintech companies to continue investing in technology, platform resilience, cybersecurity, and customer protection.

"I think the circular also recognizes that there are costs involved in delivering quality services," she said. "The circular says that pricing needs to be fair. It needs to be reasonable. It didn't necessarily say that it had to be zero."

"Progressive regulation should strike a balance between affordability and sustainability,” she stressed.

Moving fintech sector forward

Dapul added that fintech companies and traditional banks operate under fundamentally different business models. While banks generate revenue from lending and deposit products, fintech firms rely primarily on payment services to fund continuous investments in innovation and digital infrastructure.

"It's really digital payments that enable us to make the investments needed to sustain innovation, build the infrastructure, and continue providing quality services to our customers," she said.

Dapul stressed that sustaining these investments ultimately benefits consumers by allowing fintech companies to continually enhance security, strengthen fraud prevention measures, and deliver more innovative and reliable financial services.

Promoting financial inclusion

E-wallets, Dapul said, help accelerate digital adoption by lowering barriers to financial access, particularly for underserved and unbanked Filipinos.

She explained that GCash continues to make financial services more accessible by simplifying account opening requirements and rolling out initiatives such as National ID registration and electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC) verification, making it easier for more Filipinos to securely onboard and participate in the digital economy.

“We want them to have ease and access to their mobile phones,” she quipped. 

The ASEAN Tech Summit is a two-day event that brought together thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and innovators to discuss cross-border digital trade, interoperable payments, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data governance, and other key issues shaping ASEAN's digital economy.

Prior to this event, GCash was an official partner of the 48th ASEAN Summit, enabling seamless cashless payments for delegates and participants in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu—demonstrating how regional collaboration can help build a more connected digital economy.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com. 

Weekend Craving? Jollibee Offers 2 Jolly Hotdogs for ₱149

 

Jollibee, the Philippines' number one fast food chain, is giving Jolly Hotdog fans more reason to look forward to their weekend food runs with a limited-time Joy-Thru Deal offering two Jolly Hotdogs for only ₱149.

The Joy-Thru Deals run every Saturday and Sunday from August 15 to September 13, exclusively at participating Jollibee Drive-Thru stores. Customers can save ₱27 when they get two Jolly Hotdogs through the promo.

A longtime Jollibee favorite, the Jolly Hotdog is a crave-worthy and savory treat that continues to be a go-to choice for customers looking for a tasty Jollibee classic.

“For many of our customers, a weekend drive-thru stop is part of their usual routine, whether they’re picking up food for the family or grabbing a quick bite. Since the Jolly Hotdog is a favorite among many, we wanted to give them a little more to enjoy during those weekend stops,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “We hope this gives our Jolly Hotdog fans something to look forward to on weekends and makes their food runs a little more enjoyable.”

The Joy-Thru Deals will be available every Saturday and Sunday until September 13 at participating Jollibee Drive-Thru stores. Prices may vary by location. Terms and conditions apply.

Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites at https://order.jollibee.com, and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises.

 

HONOR Magic V6 Now Available Nationwide With Flexible Postpaid Plan Options

Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR Philippines is bringing the ultimate foldable experience closer to more Filipinos as the HONOR Magic V6 is now available through postpaid plans exclusively with Globe,

giving consumers the opportunity to experience HONOR’s latest flagship foldable with flexible payment options.

The Magic Unfolds

The HONOR Magic V6 boasts an impressively slim profile, measuring just 8.75 mm when folded and 4.0 mm when unfolded (white version), with a lightweight design of around 219g— delivering an in-hand feel closer to a traditional slab smartphone than a conventional foldable.

Equipped with a massive 6,660mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, the Magic V6 houses the largest battery ever seen in a foldable smartphone. With roughly 25% silicon content and an energy density of 921Wh/L, it delivers exceptional capacity without adding bulk.

Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform with an advanced 3nm process, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the HONOR Magic V6 offers elite performance across gaming, multitasking, and productivity. Enhanced by a full-stack Vulkan graphics engine, it seamlessly supports 120 FPS in demanding mainstream titles on the large inner display, setting up a new benchmark for foldable performance.

The device also supports 80W Wired and 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, alongside Wireless Reverse Charging. HONOR's proprietary system technologies—including the HONOR E2 Power Enhanced Chip and advanced RF enhancements—maximize power efficiency and ensure rock-solid connectivity, delivering a true, uncompromised flagship experience.

The HONOR Magic V6 delivers intelligent imaging and productivity in one seamless experience. The HONOR AI Falcon Camera System features a 50MP Ultra-Light Sensitive Main Camera, a 64MP Ultra Sensing Periscope Telephoto Camera with a 1/2-inch sensor and CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilization, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera, ensuring stunning results in low-light, long-range, and everyday scenarios. A suite of AI-powered features—including AI Color Engine, Magic Color 2.0, Magic Video Color, and AI Image-to-Video 2.0—elevates the creative process with real-time optimization, cinematic color grading, and intelligent posing guidance.

Postpaid-exclusive with Globe

The HONOR Magic V6 comes in Red, Gold, and White and is now exclusively available via Globe Postpaid starting at All-New GPlan PLUS 1799, get it for as low as P3,937.50/mo for 24 months with a FREE HONOR Pad X8b worth Php 12,999!

All-New GPlan PLUS 1799 is a no-lock-up plan with Unli 5G for 12 months, 50GB All-Access Data, and unlimited call and texts to all networks. Get yours now at a Globe store near you or get it online at https://bit.ly/Globe_MagicV6_PR.

For more information about the HONOR Magic V6, you may visit: https://bit.ly/Web_HONORMagicV6_PR. To be in the loop of exciting updates, follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

Frost & Sullivan Names Kaspersky a Leader in Asia-Pacific OT Cybersecurity

Kaspersky has received the 2026 Asia-Pacific OT Security Customer Value Leadership Recognition and the 2026 Asia-Pacific Converged IT and OT Security Product Leadership Recognition for its strong performance in delivering customer value, product innovation, and advancing converged cybersecurity across mission-critical industrial environments.

The recognitions, provided by Frost & Sullivan, highlight Kaspersky’s ability to align its cybersecurity strategy with the evolving needs of industrial organizations while executing through a unified, OT-native approach. In a market shaped by rapid digitalization, legacy infrastructure, expanding cyber-physical attack surfaces, and the convergence of IT and OT, Kaspersky demonstrates a differentiated ability to strengthen protection without compromising operational continuity.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Kaspersky excelled across these dimensions through its combination of purpose-built industrial cybersecurity, localized execution, partner-led delivery, and a platform strategy designed to support organizations from foundational OT protection to broader IT/OT convergence.

“Kaspersky demonstrates customer ownership excellence through a platform strategy built around completeness rather than isolated point capabilities. A unified approach is central to this value proposition, integrating endpoint protection, anomaly detection, secure remote access, asset visibility, and centralized management. This coherent operational model is especially valuable in industrial environments where low asset awareness and disconnected tools can slow response times, reduce efficiency, and leave security teams with an incomplete view of risks,” said Tetsuya Niihara, Director at Frost & Sullivan.

Kaspersky’s strategy focuses on the realities of industrial and critical infrastructure environments, where security solutions must accommodate legacy systems, heterogeneous architecture, and stringent uptime requirements. Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity (KICS) combines endpoint protection, OT network monitoring, anomaly detection, and asset visibility, while its broader IT security portfolio extends this approach across enterprise environments. The Open Single Management Platform enables centralized oversight and cross-domain threat correlation.

Innovation also remains central to Kaspersky’s product strategy. Its solutions are designed with a limited system footprint and support for legacy operating systems, proprietary industrial protocols, air-gapped environments, and passive monitoring. AI-driven capabilities, behavioral analytics, automated alert summarization, and the Kaspersky Investigation and Response Assistant (KIRA) enhance security operations by helping analysts accelerate investigation and decision-making.

“APAC is where the world's industrial future is being built, and it is also where the diversity of cybersecurity maturity is greatest: Advanced manufacturers and first-time OT security adopters often operate in the same supply chain. Kaspersky's role in this region has been to make enterprise-grade industrial protection genuinely accessible across that entire spectrum through local teams, a certified partner ecosystem, and an adoption model that lets organizations start with visibility and scale to full protection at their own pace. Frost & Sullivan's recognition reflects the trust we have earned plant by plant, market by market, across APAC,” said Adrian Hia, Managing Director, APAC at Kaspersky.

Kaspersky’s customer value proposition is strengthened by its focus on non-disruptive protection and operational continuity. Capabilities such as zero-reboot updates, precision alerting, portable scanning, and OT-aware support help organizations strengthen their security posture while minimizing disruption to production environments. Its localized engagement model and partner ecosystem across key Asia-Pacific markets support practical deployment and long-term customer value.

“Kaspersky’s approach stands out for bringing together comprehensive OT protection, visibility, and management while maintaining the operational discipline required in industrial environments. By connecting KICS with its broader IT security capabilities, the company provides customers with a more unified view of risk across traditionally siloed environments, helping strengthen both security effectiveness and operational efficiency,” said Rajarshi Dhar, Associate Director, Security Advisory Practice at Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan commends Kaspersky for establishing a strong position at the intersection of OT cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, cyber-physical systems security, and cyber resilience. Its ability to combine OT-native protection with unified IT/OT visibility and management allows organizations to secure interconnected industrial ecosystems while maintaining operational performance.

To read the full reports, please visit the website. 

Watsons Makes Vaccinations More Accessible at Over 300 Stores Nationwide

 With frequent rain and the rainy season, many Filipinos are finding themselves moving between rainy streets, air-conditioned spaces, and crowded areas as they go about their daily routines. While flu remains a year-round health concern, the rainy season serves as a timely reminder to pay closer attention to respiratory health and the preventive steps that can help protect ourselves and our loved ones.

 

Flu can begin with symptoms that may seem simple or familiar, such as fever, cough, colds, sore throat, headache, or body aches. Most people recover without serious complications, but some may be more vulnerable to severe illness, including older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain underlying health conditions. Staying informed and taking preventive measures, including flu vaccination, can therefore be an important part of maintaining good health.

 

For many Filipinos, however, knowing what to do is only part of the challenge. Busy work schedules, school activities, family responsibilities, and everyday errands can make it easy to put preventive healthcare on hold, especially when getting vaccinated means making a separate trip to a healthcare facility.

 

Watsons is helping make vaccination more accessible by bringing these services closer to where Filipinos already live, work, and shop. Vaccination services are available at more than 300 Watsons stores nationwide, many of which are located in SM Malls. Of these, 22 vaccination hubs offer daily services, giving individuals and families greater flexibility and more opportunities to make preventive care part of their regular routines, at a time that works for them.

 

More than 85,000 patients have already received vaccinations through Watsons, reflecting the growing demand for accessible preventive healthcare. Among the vaccines offered, flu vaccines remain the most in demand, followed by HPV, pneumonia, shingles, and pertussis vaccines.

 

“We understand that with busy schedules, preventive care can sometimes be put off, so we continue to make vaccination services more accessible through our stores. With flu vaccines among the most in-demand vaccines, and as the rainy season continues, we hope to give more Filipinos the flexibility to get vaccinated as part of their everyday routines and take an important step toward protecting themselves and their loved ones,” said Danilo S. Chiong, Managing Director of Watsons.

Beyond vaccination, simple everyday practices such as washing hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when feeling unwell can also help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. Those experiencing severe, persistent, or worsening symptoms should seek appropriate medical advice.

 

Whether you're heading to work, bringing the kids to school, or simply doing your weekly errands, staying protected against the flu can be one simple step toward keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy.

For the latest updates on vaccination schedules and participating stores, customers can also follow Watsons Philippines on social media or visit the Watsons website.

HONOR Magic V6 Now Up for Pre-Order at Php 119,999

Global leading AI device ecosystem company and foldable industry leader HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR Magic V6. Combining an ultra-slim profile with record-breaking battery endurance and flagship-grade durability, the HONOR Magic V6 is now available for pre-order for only Php 119,999 from August 25 to September 4, 2026.

“The future of foldable technology is about pushing boundaries without asking users to compromise,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. “With the HONOR Magic V6, we set out to deliver a foldable experience that brings together a refined design and dependable durability.”

Uncompromising Durability, Ultra-Slim Design

The HONOR Magic V6 boasts an impressively slim profile, measuring just 8.75 mm when folded and 4.0 mm when unfolded (white version), with a lightweight design of around 219g— delivering an in-hand feel closer to a traditional slab smartphone than a conventional foldable.

As the innovator that redefined the foldable category, HONOR delivers an ultra-thin form factor that makes absolutely zero compromises on durability. At its core is the HONOR Super Steel Hinge, featuring an industry-leading tensile strength of 2800 MPa. Reinforced by an AI-assisted bionic cushioning system, developed through thousands of simulations, the hinge structure effectively absorbs impact and evenly distributes force during accidental drops and everyday use.

The inner display utilizes UTG flexible glass for a near-zero crease visual experience, while the outer display is reinforced by the HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield. This ultra-precise silicon nitride coating features up to 5,600 layers, significantly improving durability and wear resistance while minimizing reflectivity. Certified with IP68 and IP69 ratings under IEC 60529 standards, the Magic V6 offers flagship-level resistance to water, dust, and high-pressure sprays—a rarity in the foldable market.

The device also features a 6.52-inch outer display and a 7.95-inch inner foldable display, both supporting adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rates. The outer display reaches a peak brightness of 6,000 nits, while the inner display hits 5,000 nits. Combined with an ultra-low reflectivity of 1.5%, visibility remains excellent even in direct sunlight. Both screens feature advanced eye-comfort technologies, including 4320Hz PWM dimming, ensuring comfortable viewing experience during extended use.

Enduring Power, Elite Performance

Equipped with a massive 6,660mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, the Magic V6 houses the largest battery ever seen in a foldable smartphone. With roughly 25% silicon content and an energy density of 921Wh/L, it delivers exceptional capacity without adding bulk.

Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform with an advanced 3nm process, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the HONOR Magic V6 offers elite performance across gaming, multitasking, and productivity. Enhanced by a full-stack Vulkan graphics engine, it seamlessly supports 120 FPS in demanding mainstream titles on the large inner display, setting a new benchmark for foldable performance.

The device also supports 80W Wired and 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, alongside Wireless Reverse Charging. HONOR's proprietary system technologies—including the HONOR E2 Power Enhanced Chip and advanced RF enhancements—maximize power efficiency and ensure rock-solid connectivity, delivering a true, uncompromised flagship experience.

Intelligent Imaging and Cross-Ecosystem Productivity

The HONOR Magic V6 delivers intelligent imaging and productivity in one seamless experience. The HONOR AI Falcon Camera System features a 50MP Ultra Light Sensitive Main Camera, a 64MP Ultra Sensing Periscope Telephoto Camera with a 1/2-inch sensor and CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilization, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera, ensuring stunning results in low-light, long-range, and everyday scenarios. A suite of AI-powered features—including AI Color Engine, Magic Color 2.0, Magic Video Color, and AI Image to Video 2.0—elevates the creative process with real-time optimization, cinematic color grading, and intelligent posing guidance.

Running on MagicOS 10, the Magic V6 offers HONOR's most comprehensive AI experience yet. Its suite of HONOR AI Agents—including AI Settings Agent, AI Photos Agent, AI Suggestion, and AI Screen Suggestions—provides intuitive assistance across content creation, meeting workflows, intent recognition, and on-screen contextual actions.

To maximize the inner display's potential, HONOR introduces Fast Flex—activating a dual split-screen mode via a simple folding motion—alongside PC-level Multi-Flex, putting an ultrawide monitor right in your pocket. Powered by a Vulkan graphics engine and desktop-grade architecture, it delivers PC-like smoothness across three simultaneous apps, effortlessly handling files over 1GB.

Breaking down ecosystem barriers, the Magic V6 connects seamlessly with iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch via HONOR Share for one-tap file transfers, notification sharing, and dual-screen Mac workflows. 

The HONOR Magic V6 also works with Quick Share for app-free file transfers between Android™ and compatible Apple devices, making sharing easier, no matter the device you have.

HONOR Magic V6 with Google Gemini

HONOR Magic V6 with Google Gemini allows users to interact seamlessly via text, voice, or image comprehensive assistance on the go. Share your camera or screen in Gemini Live conversations to ask about anything you see, and whether you're at home or on the go, talk through your schedule, manage your to-do list or take action in Gemini Live with connected apps. It also offers a three-month trial of Google AI Pro at no cost, providing higher access to the best of Gemini, including new and powerful features in the Gemini app like video generation powered by Veo 3.1, Nano Banana Pro image generation, the AI filmmaking tool Flow, the AI research assistant NotebookLM, plus 5TB of cloud storage.

Color, Pricing and Availability

The HONOR Magic V6 comes in Red, Gold, and White and is now available for pre-order at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores or online for only Php 119,999. Pre-order from August 25 to September 4, 2026 and get a FREE HONOR Pad X8b worth Php 12,999 when you claim on September 5.

For more information about the HONOR Magic V6, you may visit: https://bit.ly/Web_HONORMagicV6_PR. To be in the loop of exciting updates, follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

New Schedule, New Faces: How to Find Your Anchor in a Hectic School Year

The back-to-school season is here, bringing with it the familiar excitement—and nerves—of meeting new classmates, adjusting to new teachers, navigating heavier workloads, and waking up early for the first day of class. Between buying school supplies, preparing baon, organizing schedules, and lining up multiple alarms to help you wake up, the start of a new school year often means settling into a whole new routine.

 

As students ease into longer commutes, packed class schedules, extra after-school activities, and new responsibilities, having dependable daily habits can make the transition feel much more manageable and lessen the amount of stress one can get. 

 

Often, it's the smallest habits—from getting enough sleep to simply packing up your books and notes in advance before the next day—that help create a sense of stability throughout the school year.

 

For many families, that also includes choosing simple, everyday staples that help students feel ready for whatever the day brings. Adding Goodday Cultured Milk Yoghurt Drink to breakfast or packing it alongside baon can easily become one of those small but consistent habits that fit naturally into even the busiest school mornings.

 

Build wellness habits that keep you ready

The school year quickly fills up with quizzes, group projects, club activities, sports practices, and deadlines. While every day may look different, maintaining a few consistent habits can help students stay prepared through changing schedules.

 

Getting enough rest helps students recharge after long days of classes and studying, while staying physically active—whether through PE classes, sports, or simply walking across campus—supports overall wellness. Making mindful food and drink choices also becomes part of building daily habits that keep up with a busy school day.

 

As part of these everyday habits, Goodday Cultured Milk Yoghurt Drink offers a simple addition to students' routines. Packed with 10 Billion Paraprobiotics that help keep natural immune defenses strong, it easily fits into breakfast or baon as students juggle classes, extracurricular activities, and everything in between.

 

Build your confidence

Beyond academics, a new school year is also about embracing new experiences. Whether it's joining organizations, discovering new hobbies, speaking up in class, or spending time with new friends after school, each new experience is an opportunity to build confidence. While stepping into unfamiliar situations can feel intimidating at first, confidence grows with every small step and every new routine.

 

Having a sense of stability during these moments of change can make a big difference. Simple daily habits create a practice that helps students feel more prepared for the day ahead, making it easier to navigate classes, activities, and new challenges with greater confidence.

 

As students settle into new customs, it's often the simplest habits practiced consistently that become the foundation for a healthier, more productive, and more confident school year.

 

Finding balance in everyday routines, Good Move Yan!

Building healthy habits doesn't have to mean making big changes. Sometimes, it's the small, consistent choices that are easiest to stick with. Including Goodday Cultured Milk Yoghurt Drink as part of a balanced breakfast or packing it alongside daily essentials is one simple way to support everyday wellness. With 10 Billion Paraprobiotics that help boost immunity it fits seamlessly into students' daily practices as they take on everything the school year brings.

 

Because when life gets busy, having dependable daily habits can help turn every day into a good day.

 

Good Move Yan, with Goodday. Goodday is available at leading supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers nationwide.

Enjoy Better Sleep with Samsung’s WindFree™ Air Conditioner

After hustling through a busy day, there is nothing quite like a good sleep to help you fully recharge and get ready for whatever tomorrow brings. But while getting enough hours of sleep matters, so does creating an environment that’s truly conducive for restful slumber.

Building a relaxing sanctuary for a good night’s sleep is easier with Samsung’s WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter. Designed to deliver efficient cooling and effortless convenience to your space, the unit delivers cooling that works around your lifestyle—even your sleeping habits.

Cool Climate, Perfect for Resting

A comfortable environment is crucial to get the kind of sleep that leaves you feeling truly rested. With the WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter, making your bedroom ideal for sleeping is quick and effortless. The unit uses AI to analyze indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and even room size to automatically activate cooling based on learned usage patterns and preferences. This means, you can enjoy cooling comfort that is tailored to your space and needs without having to constantly fumble with the settings.

To cool your room immediately, Fast Cooling delivers powerful cooling to bring the room temperature down rapidly. Once the room is comfortable, the unit can automatically switch to WindFree™ Cooling, gently dispersing air through 23,000 micro air holes across the front panel to help you stay cool without the unpleasant sensation of a strong cold draft. During the rainy season or while you're deep in slumber, Dry Comfort mode enables the unit to dehumidify your room and prevents overcooling.

More than powerful performance, the unit is thoughtfully designed to fit into any space with a compact outdoor unit for space-conscious homes. With its slimmer design, the unit delivers efficient cooling through its Digital Inverter Boost technology, automatically controlling the compressor’s operating frequency to maintain your preferred temperature.

WindFree™ Technology for Uninterrupted Sleep

The smallest disturbances, like the noise from your air conditioner, affect the quality of your sleep. Through WindFree™ technology, the air conditioner helps minimize interruptions to your rest. WindFree™ Low Noise technology disperses air gently, creating an extremely low air speed that generates far less air friction and, in turn, less noise. Its twin compressor also produces less vibration than a single compressor, so instead of a constant hum in the background, you get a room that stays cool and quiet enough to help you drift off with ease.

The unit is especially suited for bedtime with its WindFree™ Wearable Good Sleep mode. When linked to a wearable device like the Galaxy Fit3, the air conditioner can detect when you have fallen asleep and automatically switch to WindFree™ Cooling to adjust its cooling performance, while still helping to create a suitable climate for a deep and pleasant slumber.

SmartThings Convenience Handles the Little Things

Better sleep is also about making the moments before bedtime easier. Through the SmartThings app on your smartphone, you can control the unit quickly and conveniently, no matter where you are. 

When you set up your Welcome Cooling and Away Care routines, you’ll be reminded to turn the unit on as you head home, or off as you step out, so your space is always exactly as cool as you need it to be right when you need it. The unit is built to look out for you as it detects abnormal conditions, such as a window or door being left open or the room temperature rising rapidly, and automatically activates energy-saving mode. 

While you are asleep or during the rainy season, SmartThings Air Care manages and purifies the air within your space based on real-time outdoor and indoor air quality as well as temperature and humidity readings in each room. Even your furry friends can rest comfortably, thanks to SmartThings Pet Care. This lets you set a schedule and customize the temperature suitable to the needs of your long or short-haired pets. 

Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Samsung

Sleep better every night with the Samsung WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter, available online at https://www.samsung.com/ph and at any of Samsung’s authorized dealers nationwide.

Upgrade your cooling comfort and save up to PHP 65,995 on the WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter plus get a free Galaxy Fit3 (worth PHP 3,690) and more freebies. These exclusive offers are available from August 25 to September 30, 2026 only.

Visit samsung.com/ph or any authorized dealer nationwide to learn more.

DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-261069 Series of 2026