World Vision launches the “New Year of Firsts” campaign which appeals to the public to make a difference and support thousands of Filipino children

In its latest bid to create deeper awareness and care for more children in 2023, child-focused humanitarian agency World Vision launches the “New Year of Firsts” campaign which appeals to the public to make a difference and support thousands of Filipino children to experience hope and a brighter future amidst crises and uncertainties.

"This year, we want to make it special for children. We can offer them the things that will benefit them in the long run. Children are our future, so we encourage those capable to help build their futures as well. These are the kinds of gifts that give back,” said World Vision’s National Director Mr. Rommel Fuerte. 

The pandemic has brought challenges to many Filipino families, making it more difficult for low-income families and communities to meet even the most basic needs of their children. They have been among the directly affected for years and are today barely surviving as the rest of the world tries to recover.

Through this campaign, children can have access to life-changing basic needs like health and nutrition, clean water, education, child protection, and livelihood through a donation of Php 750 per month or Php 25 per day, which can go a long way ­­to improve their well-being, including social, emotional, spiritual, and physical. 

The New Year of Firsts Campaign is supported by generous sponsors, volunteers, and staunch advocates like Filipino actress Bianca Umali who has been supportive of World Vision in creating communities where kids are safe, healthy, and hopeful. 

“Ever since I became part of World Vision, it has always felt like I am able to fulfill, if not whole, at least a part of my purpose in life. Which is to serve, inspire and put smiles, especially on children's faces,” shared Umali. 

World Vision annually reaches about 1.5 million children nationwide, including 254,439 children directly benefited through its child sponsorship, community-based development programs, emergency response and various advocacies which promote the children’s voice and their protection. Since it started more than 65 years ago, World Vision has touched and changed  the lives of almost 40 million children, including their families and communities..

Make this a year of "firsts" for you and a child in need. Become a child sponsor today by visiting www.worldvision.org.ph/new-year-of-firsts. 

SIS Day Out: A Sisterly Bonding with Physiogel

 

Strong women lift each other up, and when they do, amazing things happen — an extraordinary bond called sisterhood! After years of virtual catch-ups, Physiogel took us out on a date to empower each other with its SIS Day Out, which happened last August 13 and 20. 

Curated booths in the event offered sisters instant self-care experiences the whole day, and they only needed to trade in Physiogel or other skincare brands' empties to join! This gave them VIP access to the Strength Booth, where participants styled their work OOTDs, Softness Booth which featured a journaling session, Moisture Booth for the make-up lovers, and lastly, the Cleanse Booth where a meditation session took place. 

The highlight of this sisterly bonding? Truly inspiring chikahan sessions with our guest sisters! Beauty influencer Toni Sia graced the first leg in Southwoods Mall while actress Bianca Umali joined us in UP Town Center, sharing their unfiltered stories and empowering words with host Bianca Valerio. These sisters are life pegs personified, for they exude such strength in softness! 

Despite always looking so put together they admitted that their journey to self-love wasn't a smooth one. Bianca only realized this when she took a short break from her work. "I'm not really malaaga sa sarili dati. But because of the pandemic, I learned how to make myself feel that I am at peace and that I am okay. So that pushed me to take care of myself". Toni candidly narrated that she started from the inside by learning how to say no. "With things that don't resonate with me, I just say no. When I feel like my intuition says that something is not meant for me, then I say no and stay firm in what I believe in.", Toni shared. 

These ladies made it a point to prioritize themselves because self-care is non-negotiable! When it comes to their skin, at the top of their reco list is, of course, Physiogel. Toni makes sure to keep her skin strong from top to toe, using the Physiogel blue line on her face and the pink line on her body to help prevent flare-ups from atopic dermatitis. Bianca also revealed her weapon of choice, which is the Calming Relief Range. She even shared this discovery with her family who also has sensitive skin. "Doing what I do na nasa ilaw and I travel a lot, Physiogel made my skin calm. I'm happy I found Physiogel." 

Hoping to inspire, these ladies left words of encouragement for those who are still in the process of loving themselves. "Be kind to yourself on the inside. It's time to stop sabotaging yourself and start appreciating your strength.", Toni emphasized, alluding to her newfound strength through self-care. Bianca also shared a mantra that guides her, saying that "choosing yourself is not something you should feel guilty about." 

So sisters, remember that self-care is not at all selfish, and you can have Physiogel as you SIS in self-care as you get back to your now normal! Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy and Calming Relief Range are available at Mercury Drug, Watsons, South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, and Physiogel Official Stores at Lazada and Shopee.

#BUMBLACKBOOK: The Fashion Guide to BUMMERZ

Apart from Alexa Ilacad as the latest addition to the roster of talented, teenage brand ambassadors, BUM is thrilled to announce the availability of #BUMBLACKBOOK, which will be part of the #BUMBLACK2SCHOOL campaign in June 2015.

The #BUMBLACKBOOK comes in both handy-style and hard-bound; as it offers all avid BUM patrons or #BUMMERZ the unique style book complete with all the #BUMBLACK2SCHOOL collection.

All the youth brand ambassadors—Ella Cruz, Jane Oineza, Nash Aguas, Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix together with Alexa Ilacad graced the glossy pages of the said #BUMBLACKBOOK, which can be availed for a single receipt purchase of any regular items worth Php1200 in all BUM Boutiques and leading department stores nationwide.

The said novelty item #BUMBLACKBOOK is also a planner. It is a must-have for all BUMMERZ who want to keep abreast and serves as an inspiration-guide for trends and styles inspiration anytime, anywhere.

Featured in the pages of #BUMBLACKBOOK are the campus-appropriate fashion styles that are easily achievable for girls and guys with an ultra-stylish and comfy selection of casual tops such as tees, pullovers and hoodies. There are also pair of jogger or denim pants made more exciting with details like rips, patches and stitching as among the favorite trends of today.

For more updates, visit its website www.bumequipment.com.ph and its social media accounts—Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook via @officialbumph.