Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is a true pro with Beko appliances

Actress, entrepreneur, influencer and cook Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo chose to endorse global European appliance brand Beko because its values are aligned with her own. As Beko’s first ambassador in the Philippines, Judy Ann embodies the brand’s drive and purpose to inspire people to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

Being a hands-on mom to her three kids with Ryan Agoncillo, a celebrity and an entrepreneur can be challenging for someone like Judy Ann, who is very goal-oriented and determined. Thanks to Beko appliances, Judy Ann is able to do the things she wants to do as she lives her best life.

Judy Ann believes healthy living begins at home and one of her goals for 2022 is to make sure her family is always healthy and immune from diseases. Judy Ann also owns two Angrydobo restaurants and has 1.69 million followers on her YouTube cooking channel Judy Ann’s Kitchen. As someone who tackles different roles on screen and in real life, Judy Ann is a true pro because she knows what she wants and she works hard to achieve her goals.

“Kagaya ng Beko, I focus on healthy living for myself and my family. Being  Beko’s brand ambassador has taught me that appliances can be great tools in helping you to eat healthier. I have three growing kids with different tastes when it comes to food and it can be challenging. Dapat lagi kang handa,” said the actress.

If it’s possible to fall in love with a refrigerator, then Judy Ann has definitely fallen in love with Beko’s fridge freezer with HarvestFresh technology.

HarvestFresh is Beko’s unique crisper drawer technology that uses an innovative three-color light system to mimic the 24-hour sun cycle. This keeps fruits and vegetables in their natural original environment long after they’ve been harvested, preserving the vitamins they contain and freshness for longer.

“I can buy more fruits unlike before with my old ref. Oranges, for instance, stay fresh longer in the HarvestFresh crisper. They stay fresh without losing any nutrients! If I see a good deal on oranges, I get a lot since all my kids love it. This means lesser trips to the supermarket and more time to spend with Ryan and the kids,” said Judy Ann.

Judy Ann is also amazed at the cosmetic box in Beko refrigerators and this is where she keeps her skincare products. Pro tip from the actress: Keep your face mist in the cosmetic box and spray when needed this summer.

Having clean and fresh clothes is a priority in the Santos-Agoncillo household. With three active kids, the laundry can pile up.  Lucho likes biking outdoors and always sits on the ground under trees so his pants and shorts can get quite dirty. He also plays football. Luna is a little explorer who also loves the outdoors. Yohan likes swimming, Beko’s SteamCure Hygiene+ technology in washing machines makes having clean and fresh clothes effortless with the use of steam. SteamCure Hygiene+ works by releasing steam from the bottom of the washing machine’s drum even when it starts washing. 

“Kailangan laging washed ang laundry because the kids and Ryan change frequently when they’re indulging in outdoor activities. For their regular clothes, the Xpress Super Short 14 Min Programme washes 2 kg of clean laundry in 14 minutes! That’s about 20 t-shirts,” Judy Ann.

As a cook, Judy Ann’s favorites are the Beko cookers and ovens, including the BIR35400XMS, a 60 cm, 82 L, multi-functional oven.

“Pinaka-importante sa akin ang reliable na cooker at oven. Dapat hindi ka nila biguin, ever. I remember making lasagna for my YouTube content with my old oven and it wouldn’t cook evenly! I have no such problems with my Beko oven. Having a big oven is very important if you have a big family. This oven has CookMaster, which lets you cook on up to five shelves at the same time. The oven’s Durable Door supports loads as heavy as 22.5 kg. so taking heavy food containers in and out is easier,” said Judy Ann.

Pro tip from Judy Ann: Go for appliances with inverter motors so you save money on your power bill. The Inverter Compressor works in all weather conditions with less energy usage while Beko’s washers with ProSmart Inverter Motor do not use 30% less energy than EPA standards.

“We are very happy that Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo has found the perfect Beko appliances for her home and family. We chose her to be our first brand ambassador in the Philippines because as a hands-on mom, wife and homemaker, she needs appliances that can keep up with her commitment to healthy living,” said Gürhan Günal, Country Manager of Beko Pilipinas Corporation.

Present in more than 140 countries, Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient to empower the new generations to live healthier. Beko produces products that inspire a healthy lifestyle, from nutrient-saving kitchen appliances, to refrigerators that preserve food better for longer.

Beko is available in select All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Center, Fair N Square, Goldtech (S&R), Great World, HAT, Lazada, Manila Imperial, Robinsons Appliance (Landers), Savers, Shopee, SM Appliance and Western Appliance. This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://bekopromos.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph. 

Google celebrates International Women’s Month with the Digiskarteng Pinays

As the saying goes, there is no limit to what we as women can accomplish given anytime of the day. 

Google celebrated International Women’s Month with the Digiskarteng Pinay online event to demonstrate how women can learn new skills and create livelihood opportunities through YouTube. It highlighted the experiences of successful female YouTube content creators and the stories of inspiring ma-Digiskarteng Pinays who used YouTube to bounce back from the pandemic. 

“At a time when women’s resources are being hit the hardest, YouTube remains to be a platform that they can use to their advantage. It allows them to upskill and seize the opportunities of the growing digital economy to augment their lives and those around them,” said Bernadette Nacario, Google Philippines’ Country Head. 

 

Digiskarteng Pinay is done in partnership with nonprofit organizations, government agencies and YouTube creators who contribute videos on various topics such as Family Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Beauty and Fashion, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Coding Skills, Technical Skills, Mindset Skills, and Native Arts and Crafts. 

 

“Digiskarteng Pinay empowers women to learn and develop skills in their own time and pace so they can take full control of their lives while pursuing growth and entrepreneurial opportunities,” says Google Philippines’ Industry Head Gara Santos-Ontiveros.

 

Striving forward  

 

Madiskarte women Juliette Piquero and working student Dielian Certeza turned to YouTube to start their own businesses when the pandemic hit. 

 

After leaving her job as an Accountant, Juliette stayed in the province to take a break but found herself staying far longer than planned due to the lockdowns. Being naturally fond of cooking, she spent her spare time wanting to level-up her skills and learning how to bake. After picking up recipes and tips from local channels like Madiskarteng Nanay, Chef RV Manabat, and Lutong Tinapay, she turned her hobby into an online cake shop called Nenita's CAKES and Pastries.

 

Digiskarteng Pinay Juliette started baking as a pandemic hobby by watching YouTube tutorials and eventually turned it into a bonafide online business called Nenita's CAKES and Pastries..

 

“YouTube makes it very easy for us to learn new things at our own pace. Because it is accessible anywhere and anytime, I had more opportunities to equip myself with the latest techniques in baking. I used it as my reference for recipes to baking trends, which now translated to sales. It definitely helped me and my family during these challenging times,” Juliette shared.

 

After losing her part-time job, Dielian had to immediately look for an alternative source of income to fund her and her siblings’ studies. She thought of putting up an eatery that serves unlimited chicken wings. Dielian turned to channels like The Sauce and Gravy Channel, Gneth’s Life, Kuya Fern’s Cooking, Lian Lim, Friend-Cheap Menu, Fixitsamo, Epoy’s Kitchen, Panlasang Pinoy, and Ninong Ry to diversify her knowledge on sauce recipes. Through the content she found on YouTube, she was able to put up Hot Chicks, which is now able to support their family’s daily needs.

Not one to let losing a job get her down, Digiskarteng Pinay Dielian turned to YouTube to learn how to make delicious chicken wings and opened an unlimited chicken wings restaurant to support her family.

 

For other Pinays who are having second thoughts about pursuing putting up a business, Deilian advises, "YouTube is like a free school. Small-scale entrepreneurs like me who have no formal background in cooking can instantly feel like a chef. Just trust the process, calm your mind and your heart, and find what you are passionate about."

 

Passion for a purpose

 

Award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo started her YouTube channel to share her love for cooking, unknowingly turning into  a destination for Pinays  to learn new recipes and  cooking skills.

PHOTO CREDITS: Judy Ann Santos PH, Judy Ann’s Kitchen

 

For multi-awarded actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, her YouTube channel started like any other—an outlet to share what she loves doing. Now with over 1.5 million subscribers, the actress shared that has seen her channel grow into being a destination for women to learn new skills and even create entrepreneurial opportunities. 

 

“YouTube is a space for learning and exchanging knowledge. It’s empowering in the sense that doing what I love to do inspires my fellow Filipinas to upskill and that opens up meaningful opportunities for them,” shared Judy Ann. 

 

For lifestyle-turned-business vlogger Tinmay Arcenas, the pandemic convinced her to share her knowledge on business handling during a time when people are in need of guidance in finding ways and alternatives to have continuous income. With her new content, she feels that she has found her space in the world of content creation. To date, Tinmay now has 40K+ subscribers and shares videos about their poultry farm andpungko-pungko business, along with tips on how to be more productive and earn money even in the middle of a pandemic.

 

Spurred by the pandemic, vlogger Timmy Arcenas decided to share her business knowledge to her viewers knowing that the uncertainty brought by the pandemic may have people needing ways to keep earning.

 

If you missed the live stream, the “Digiskarteng Pinay” discussion is available on Google Philippines’ YouTube channel and Facebook page. Visit the Digiskarteng Pinay YouTube channel to watch informative videos on family nutrition, financial literacy, beauty, fashion, coding skills, and technical skills.

 

SM Cinema's Sineng Pambansa Horror Film Festival opens October 29-Nov 4

It’s that time of the year when stories of ghosts and paranormal entities send a heightened chilling sensation down your spine. This October, get ready to relive Filipino folklore horror as SM Cinema and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) bring you Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival.

Titled after the well-known (and feared) folklore characters, the T’yanak and the Hukluban, will take you back to when you were a child, listening to your grandparents’ stories of murderous monster babies and the Philippine version of the grim reaper. Sigaw sa Hatinggabi brings to life our fear of harmful ghosts while Bacao tells the story of the shocking repulsions a woman would go through just to get pregnant.

SM Cinema’s Sineng Pambansa Horror Film Festival will surely satisfy your movie craving with its dash of nostalgia, mix of genres, and fear inducing stories! To make your experience more horror-tastic, all e-PLUS Tap to Pay holders receive a 10% discount for the first movie, and a 50% discount for the second Sineng Pambansa movie purchase. Drop by any SM Cinema branch to catch these films from October 29 until November 4 only.