Megan Young on why protecting your health and finances is key to living a happy, healthy, and vibrant life

Being the first Filipino to win the Ms. World crown, Megan Young has license to lead an ultra-glam life, but people will actually be surprised to know that she is “matipid.” In fact, she and husband Mikael “Fofo” Daez has a finance system in place where they have two bank accounts—one for expenses and one for savings. 

 

“I plan it out with my husband kung ano yung gusto ko, trips I wanna go on, K-pop merch na I wanna buy or new experiences na we both wanna try,” says Megan in her latest Instagram video post about living a vibrant life. That means sticking to the budget despite the “wants”. “If I know I can’t afford [the designer bag], bakit ko bibilhin?”

Megan Young inspires everyone to live a happy, healthy, and vibrant life with FWD Life Insurance.  

For Megan, planning your finances is one way to stay happy, healthy and vibrant because “you can enjoy and have peace of mind.” Why would you overcomplicate your life with unnecessary spends that’s not part of the budget?

 

Aside from being matipid and taking care of your finances, the actress and TV host on GMA’s The Best Ka! also included nutrition, exercise, self-care, and relaxing via traveling in her tips to lead a vibrant life in her video collaboration with FWD Life Insurance.

 

Megan Young puts great focus on living a healthy lifestyle. 

Nutrition and physical fitness

 

While the rest of the world do no-carb diets, Megan considers a meal incomplete without bread or rice and dessert! (Hallelujah!). For her, we should not be depriving ourselves with the food we want to eat. “I love having carbs, carbs, carbs! And also meat and dessert. We want to make sure we treat our bodies well. We can eat 80% healthy food and 20% kung anong gusto nating kainin.” 

 

Rather than focusing on diets, people should focus on creating a healthy lifestyle.  A diet puts her in a mindset that she needs to eat less, which should not be the case. It all comes down to moderation. Plus, exercise. (The secret to her smashing body, perhaps?)

 

That’s why even if she finds it hard—often second guessing herself like the rest of us why she is even doing it—she always makes sure she works out. 

 

Financial planning 

 

When you want to experience more out of life, she says, plan accordingly. (For additional health and financial tips, check out FWD’s blog). And she did not mean just the luxuries and the “wants”. 

 

Plans should also include the things that are important to you and your family like your health and your future coz we can never really be sure of what can happen. “Health protection…kailangan na ring i-budget ‘yan dahil mataas na rin ngayon ang medical expenses so we make sure that we have insurance para less worries.”

 

And it’s important that all bases are covered. A product like FWD Vibrant Critical Illness Insurance does that, protecting you from wellness to treatment to recovery. You’re covered from before you get a health problem up to when you get diagnosed and all the way to your treatment and recovery. 

 

Quite impressed, Megan enumerates every benefit you’ll get from it. “With FWD Vibrant, you can get cash for health screening so that you can monitor your health; you’ll also receive cash for medicines to support your recovery in case you get sick; and for your peace of mind, you can claim up to 6x for major critical illnesses; and on top of that, you get minor critical illness coverage worth 25% of the benefit amount. So, you can focus more on your health and celebrate living!”

Megan Young on why protecting your health and finances is key to living a happy, healthy, and vibrant life.

 Travel 

 

While planning is very important, there are times when we just need to let go and enjoy and appreciate life. As Megan advises: “Pause and take a breather!”

 

Taking trips abroad is when Megan gets to do this. This is the time when she and her husband can just relax and go with the flow. In her trips for instance, Megan likes to go to places that lets her get out of her comfort zone. There was even a time when they just went on a trip in Japan with no prior plans beyond the airport. After all, where they go and where they stay while abroad are not half as important as how they enjoy it. “Enjoy your time with your family and loved ones. Or even if you’re going solo, just pause and enjoy the view.” 

 

But don’t get her wrong. For Megan, planning is essential and is the precursor to living a vibrant life. Knowing you’re all covered—your health, finance, your family’s needs—gives you the freedom to just enjoy and let go. “We save up and take care of our health para ma-enjoy talaga namin these things. To do that, we always make sure that we work out and take care of our finances.” 

 

How about you? What are your secrets? Here’s a tip: start doing it! In the words of Megan, “we all deserve to be happy, healthy, and vibrant!”

Want to live a happy, healthy, and vibrant life like Megan? Set up a meeting with an FWD financial advisor to know more about FWD Vibrant and start planning for your health and finances. 

Samsung ambassadors Sid Maderazo, Megan Young, and Big Boy Cheng rave about the Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV

For Samsung ambassadors Sid Maderazo, Megan Young, and Big Boy Cheng, achieving what they have in their careers took hard work and creativity. Small wonder then that they opt for a device which can further elevate their respective passion points.

 

This is why Samsung launched the next evolution of its Global #1 TV: the Neo QLED 8K TV. Known for its Quantum Matrix Technology with Mini LED, it delivers next-level detail and superior brightness.

 

There are many ways people can enjoy the Neo QLED TV in their homes. Here’s how Sid, Megan, and Big Boy make use of its wide range of features.

“Gold standard in filmmaking”

 

Director Sid Maderazo is no stranger to refined visuals and shooting in the best quality possible for his projects. For him, the Neo QLED TV’s 8K resolution is “the gold standard in filmmaking,” and its AI Upscaling can elevate any media’s picture to 8K as well.

 

“My craft is all about the details – from the colors you see to the sounds you hear. The clarity is just a whole different level. Experiencing such details on the Neo QLED TV is empowering to me as a filmmaker,” Sid Maderazo said.

 

Aside from the visual aspect, the Neo QLED 8K TV has built-in Dolby Atmos Surround Sound for a truly cinematic experience. In addition, with paired with a Q-Soundbar, TV and Soundbar work together to play audio harmoniously at the same time for even richer sound quality thanks to Samsung’s Q-Symphony feature. 

 

“I’m pretty sure the kids will want to watch movies [on the Neo QLED TV]. No matter what film you want to view, whether it be horror, drama, or action, I think the sound quality supplements the visual clarity,” said Sid Maderazo.

 

Competitive edge for the gamer

 

Playing games can get pretty intense, and avid gamers like beauty queen Megan Young value immersion to get in the zone. “You really feel like you’re in the game when you have good visuals and surround sound,” Megan explained. “There are some games where sound is so important because you need to know if yung kalaban mo nandiyan lang sa katabi. When it comes to the visuals, kailangan makita mo rin yung movement.”

 

Megan shared that the similarity between competing in Miss World and playing games is the determination to win. For the latter, it’s important to have a device like the Neo QLED TV that can get her to first place. With Gamebar 2.0, this built-in platform lets users instantly adjust settings, such as input lag, FPS (frames per second), screen position, and more for optimal gaming. Super Ultrawide GameView also lets them customize the aspect ratio to give greater field of vision, so they can see more of their virtual surroundings. 

 

For the best performance, Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ provides 120Hz refresh rate on both 4K and 8K TVs. This ensures that the screen doesn’t lag or stutter, guaranteeing smooth gameplay and giving users the competitive edge they need to win.

 

Whether one is playing on a PC or console, Megan swears by the Neo QLED TV’s ability to bring games to life on the screen. “Gaming is all about the details – being able to see the fine details… and the new Neo QLED TV makes the whole experience greater for me,” she said.

 

Multitasking at its best

 

As an art collector, businessman, and content creator, Big Boy Cheng is used to attending several meetings while also keeping up with the latest trends. Now, he can do all these with ease thanks to the massive 98” Neo QLED TV.

 

Samsung’s SmartThings feature allows the Samsung TV to connect to any smart device around the home. Multitasking is also possible with the help of the TV’s built-in smart capabilities, such as Multi-View, Bixby, and Tap View. Multi-View makes it easier to look at multiple content – be it a streaming service, social media feed, or YouTube video – in one screen. Viewers can also choose which window they want to spotlight. With Bixby Voice Command, searching for your favorite content is a breeze. Tap View lets users mirror content from their smartphone screens to the TV with just one light tap, so you can scroll through social media, take a video call, or whip out an email all from a bigger screen. 

 

“Lahat malalagay ko na dito sa TV, like YouTube and music,” Cheng pointed out. “I can have meetings here, as well as my entertainment. Mahilig talaga ako mag-multitask, so ito talaga yung TV na para sa akin. Hindi masakit sa mata, sobrang linaw talaga.” Just like his collectables, the Samsung Neo QLED TV is a cut above the rest, making it the perfect addition to his already impressive collection.

 

Families, creatives, and hobbyists alike can experience the greatness of the Samsung Neo QLED TV in their homes. With incredible visuals and cinematic surround sound, gaming, and smart home capabilities, this is the ultimate device for all things entertainment and productivity.

 

For more information, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

Here is the tea on how you can get that fresh, summer-ready hair

Summer is finally here! As the months are getting hotter, our scalp can get dry and this can lead to frizzy hair. Thankfully, Herbal Essences has got us Filipinas covered! They're spilling the tea on how we can keep our hair and scalp fresh so we can have all the fun we want under the sun! 

Have you heard about the tea on Tea Tree Oil? It's actually a staple in the best skinscare products but did you know it can be great for the hair too? It's one of the best ways to keep your lovely hair fresh and nourished!

·       It contains tons of antioxidants. Tea Tree Oil has a lot of potent ingredients that can help fight itchiness and redness on your scalp. 

·       It cleans up to the hair follicles without stripping away the natural oils. Just like any good transformation, Tea Tree Oil starts by cleaning the hair up from the roots while maintaining the levels of natural oils to keep your hair nourishment on lock.

·       It refreshes and nourishes your scalp with every wash to revitalize your hair for optimum nourishment!

Add these new Tea Tree Oil products to your holy grail for hair so fresh you #CantUnfeelIt! 

As if Herbal Essences anticipated our summer worries, they released a new shampoo and conditioner variant that has Tea Tree Oil in time for the summer! It will help cleanse your scalp and clean your hair to the last follicle while revitalizing your hair for that nourished glow up!

We've spilled the tea and it's just too good that Andi Eigenmann and Megan Young have already tried it for themselves! 

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Actress, mom-fluencer, and surfer Andi Eigenmann wrote how Herbal Essences Tea Tree Oil shampoo and conditioner has helped her prevent her hair from being greasy. “Finally spilling the TEA on how I prevent greasy hair even when you are always under the sun! It is with the help of the NEW @herbalessencesph Scalp Soothing Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Calming Conditioner! It nourishes my hair from scalp to tip thanks to its plant-based ingredients that are certified by KEW!”

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Television presenter, beauty queen, and model Megan Young shared her refreshing experience with the new Herbal Essences Tea Tree Oil. She wrote, “My scalp feels so refreshed and my hair feels extra soft that I #CantUnfeelIt! It is all thanks to the infusion of Tea Tree Oil that helps remove impurities and build ups from the scalp to prevent dryness and flakiness! Plus, all the plant-based ingredients are certified by KEW, so you know your hair is getting the good stuff!”

Join our giveaway for a chance to win Herbal Essences bio:renew Tea Tree Oil Shampoo & Conditioner!

What are you waiting for? Get on this tea right now to get that #CantUnfeelIt hair in time for your summer adventures!

Just post a photo of you with your natural hair and share in the caption why you want to have hair so fresh and beautiful you just #CantUnfeelIt. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CantUnfeelIt and tag Herbal Essences Philippines’ social media handle for a chance to win your very own set of products!

Give your hair some much-needed TLC with Herbal Essences Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner by adding Herbal Essences to your summer hair-ssentials by shopping through Lazada and Shopee!

My Daily Collagen: Your Daily Health and Beauty Drink

Since I learned about collagen supplements a few years ago, I  have tried almost every kind of collagen product in the market. Thanks to my friends who kept raving about how it could make you 10 years younger and give you glowing and supple skin.

I ordered online and bought supplement tablets and collagen in powdered form. It was not cheap, but I had to take it because of my bone problems too and getting the glowy and younger skin was just an added bonus.

At that time, buying online wasn't as convenient as it is today. But as soon as I tried the products I got it was definitely worth the price and all the trouble i had to go through.

However, when I tried to order again the supplier said it was already out of stock.  So, I had no choice but to try locally products available in the market, and sadly, the ones we have here weren't as good.

The side effect was that I gained a lot of weight in 2 months of taking the collagen supplement, so I stopped and did research on other alternatives.

I found out that one of the best collagen products were those that came from Japan. So when I got invited to the launch of My Daily Collagen drink a few weeks ago you could just imagine my excitement. My Daily Collagen was launched last June 20 at Solaire Resort and Casino. The event was hosted by Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Mister World Philippines titleholder Andrew Wolf. 

 It comes in delicious mango flavor.

My Daily Collagen, which is formulated to promote radiant, firmer and youthful skin, is the cheapest in the market at P149 for a 100mL bottle.

It not only works as an anti-aging agent, it also contains properties that boosts the body's immune system and helps heal wounds faster. It is likewise rich in nutrients, vitamin B complex, amino acids and enzymes, as well as contains royal jelly which is known to promote longevity.

Also present were some of the most beautiful people in Manila--2017 Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters, 2017 Bb. Pilipinas Grand International Elizabeth Clenci, 2015 Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International Leren Mae Bautista, 2015 Bb. Pilipinas International Janicel Lubina, 2015 Mutya ng Pilipinas Janela Joy Cuaton. 2016 Mister World Philippines Sam Adjani is brand endorser.

Actresses Ara Mina, Arny Ross, Say Alonzo, Dianne Medina; and actors Arron Villaflor and Rodjun Cruz also supported the event.

"Some Hollywood celebrities even talk of how cameras can be unforgiving to public personalities who age," said Ana Perez, president of Global Wellness Enterprise, the exclusive dealer of the Japanese brand My Daily Collagen drink in the Philippines.

Perez was referring to actor George Clooney, who last year said he had considered retiring from acting at age 55 when he realized that he was getting old and couldn't "stay in front of the camera my whole life."

"While topical collagen, or those that are injected, affect only a specific area of the body, ingestible collagen helps in the overall health of the skin," said Perez. Collagen is a type of protein  in the body that helps keep skin firm and elastic. As a person reaches the age of 30, collagen production reduces significantly. Dry, blemished or wrinkled skin are among the results of collagen loss.

The launch of My Collagen Drink on June 20 at the Solaire Resort and Casino was hosted by Miss World 2013 Megan Young and Mister World Philippines titleholder Andrew Wolff.