BDO Foundation targets 100 rehabilitated health centers in 2020

Rural health units all over the Philippines have become increasingly important now that hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. The support of health centers and their medical frontliners has been instrumental in helping local government units conduct tests and provide patient care. To help health workers in the fight to contain COVID-19, BDO Foundation has sustained its efforts to rehabilitate rural health units across the country.

Slowly but surely, the foundation is inching closer to a major milestone. In a matter of months, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank is set to rehabilitate its 100th rural health unit as part of efforts to help improve the healthcare delivery system in the Philippines. The initiative--which contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal no. 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote the well-being of people of all ages--is critical as the country comes to grips with the pandemic.

Since the rehabilitation program's inception in 2012, BDO Foundation has been renovating rural health units particularly in economically disadvantaged and disaster-affected communities. To date, 89 rural health units have been successfully rehabilitated and turned over. The undertaking was made possible with the support of BDO and BDO Network Bank branches, whose officers recommend health centers that need support.

Most recently, the foundation completed the rehabilitation of two health centers: Magallanes Rural Health Unit in Agusan del Norte and Calatrava Rural Health Unit and Birthing Facility in Negros Occidental. Improvements included their layout and interior design, lobby and waiting areas, offices, clinics, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, facilities and spaces for health workers and patients. Play areas for children complete with books and toys as well as waiting lounges for the comfortable use of the elderly were also constructed.

With these projects completed, doctors, nurses and midwives are now better equipped to provide primary healthcare services more effectively to their constituents. The corporate citizenship initiative is expected to help improve the health and well-being of more than 104,000 people from the 48 barangays of Magallanes and Calatrava.

The newly renovated Magallanes Rural Health Unit and Calatrava Rural Health Unit were turned over to local government officials by BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito, BDO Foundation program director Rose Espinosa, BDO Negros Occidental-San Carlos branch head Karen Maypa and BDO Butuan-J.C. Aquino Avenue branch head Janice Arapan. The facilities were graciously accepted by local health officials.

"Our patients benefit from the new areas constructed in the rural health unit--the senior citizens' area, kids' area, pharmacy, breastfeeding station and midwives' office, among many others," said Calatrava municipal health officer Dr. Karl Bonifacio. "Also, the expanded floor area of the laboratory can now qualify for Department of Health accreditation. On behalf of the people of Calatrava, I would like to thank BDO Foundation. Your support helps us improve the quality of our services especially for the poor and vulnerable members of our community."

It’s better at home with Samsung’s exciting new offers

These days, more and more people are starting to realize the value of improving one’s home. During this stay-at-home period, Samsung Philippines understands the need for families to experience better entertainment and connectivity, and is offering new and exciting promos on its Smart TVs and Soundbars this month.

Families may now upgrade to a bigger-sized Smart TV for a more enjoyable viewing and gaming experience. Customers can get a Samsung 49” Smart TV (49J5250) for only P 18,999, or a 43” UHD Smart TV for just P 19,999 through Samsung authorized dealer shops nationwide and their online stores. These offers are only available until June 30, 2020.

All Samsung Smart TVs, including QLED and UHD TVs, feature the Samsung Smart Hub, which provides access to all content sources, from streaming entertainment sites such as Netflix, to social media apps, web browser, gaming consoles, live TV, and set-top box in one place.

The home entertainment experience can be further upgraded with cinema-quality sound from Samsung Soundbars, which can be connected to the TV, or used to stream music by connecting the phone via Bluetooth. Both the TV and soundbar can be operated by using the same Samsung One remote. Samsung Soundbars come with cash or straight credit card discounts of over 25 percent on select models.

There is no better time for families to have better immersive entertainment at home, and no other brand can deliver this than Samsung, the world’s no. 1 TV for 14 straight years.

Visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/ to see all promos on TV models available nationwide. 

Promo offers for Samsung TVs and Soundbars featured here are in accordance with DTI Permit numbers FTEB-100291 and FTEB-06122, Series of 2020.

Enjoy 50% discount on Dulce de Leche by Dough & Co

If you are looking for freshly baked goodies, you will surely enjoy the moist and delicious Dulce de Leche Cake from Dough and Co, the must-try pastry and bread shop located at Landers Superstore. A perfect afternoon snack or an after-meal dessert, the Dulce de Leche Cake is a soft and milky delight with the right amount of sweetness and richness. 

You can enjoy them at 50% off, bringing the price down to just 160 PHP, when you order from www.centraldelivery.ph until June 17.

For the latest promos and great deals, make sure to follow Landers Superstore on Facebook and Instagram: @LandersPH.

Looking for the best and affordable fitness band: Get the realme band in Shopee

It has been 3 months since my "walking exercise". It made me lose 10 lbs for 3 consecutive months. It was never easy but I swear I have learned to love it as months passed by. It made me perspire a lot,  lose bulges in proper places and help me burn calories everyday. As we all know, moderate physical activity is a great immune booster against illness and viruses.  

I have been doing the walking workouts with my partner. I noticed that he's been using a realme band sports tracker from day one. The realme band supports 9 sport modes such as walking, running, yoga, and more.

It also has a Real-time heart monitor to measure your  heart rate every 5 minutes, allowing you to keep a close watch on your health. The best thing is it can also track and analyze sleep quality and generate a report which helps you know more about your sleeping pattern. I needed that, since I have been staying up late at night.

It features an Idle Alert which automatically remind you to move or take a walk if you have been sitting  for a long time. It can also help you drink water at regular intervals, keeping you hydrated and healthy.

 I looked it up in Shopee, realme Official Store.  It comes in 3 colors, (black, green and yellow.)

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You can shop your favorite realme band here for only P1390

 https://shopee.ph/realmeofficialstore 

For sale alert and amazing deals, download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Bring Hyun Bin anywhere you go with Smart's fan merch promo

Mobile services provider Smart continues to bring South Korean superstar Hyun Bin closer to his legions of Filipino fans as it launches a new promo featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus data for subscribers.

Under the promo, Smart subscribers may bring Hyun Bin anywhere they go by scoring limited-edition pillows, posters, and even table tops when they renew or sign up for a Smart Signature plan or purchase Smart Prepaid load.

Smart Postpaid subscribers can choose from four sets of freebies consisting of various combinations of the Hyun Bin poster, pillow, or tabletop – depending on the Smart Signature Plan they are renewing or signing up for at participating Smart Stores, or via the Smart Online Store. 

These Hyun Bin perks are made even sweeter with the addition of up to 60GB of bonus data allocation valid for 1 month depending on the chosen Smart Signature plan, enabling fans to stream and watch all their favorite Korean shows, videos, and movies online.

In addition, Smart Prepaid subscribers can get hold of a free Hyun Bin Poster with every Php500 worth of load purchase, and a free Hyun Bin Pillow with every Php1,000 worth of load purchase. This promo is available at Smart Stores, Smart Online Store, distributor stores, and selected retail partners.

Here are the complete mechanics of the promo: 

         For Smart Postpaid subscribers: 

Promo available at Smart Stores, Smart Online Store, distributor stores, and selected retail partners.

Hyun Bin fans would not want to miss out on the chance to take a piece of their idol home! Head over to your nearest Smart Store or visit the Smart Online Store to load up, or to renew or sign up for a Smart Signature Plan!

Simple. Smart Ako.

In Smart’s latest TV commercial, Hyun Bin rides a sports car and zooms past the city streets – a fitting reference to the blazing speeds by which Filipinos can enjoy their daily dose of entertainment powered by Smart LTE and Giga Promos. The ad strongly concludes with Hyun Bin delivering Smart’s new tagline in Filipino, “Simple. Smart Ako.”

This is a reference to Smart’s commitment to bring simple solutions and amazing experiences to Filipinos so that they may enjoy all their passions—including Hyun Bin and his body of work as an actor and celebrity.

Smart’s new campaign follows a string of awards from third-party mobile analytics firms - including Ookla and Opensignal - that recognize Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network.

For more details and updates on Smart’s  exclusive Hyun Bin merch, as well as the latest prepaid and postpaid offers, visit http://smart.com.ph/HyunBinFreebies, and follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications.

Get Moving and Grooving with these JBL Earphones from Shopee

For a lot of us, this year's Independence Day has taken a new meaning, especially after being locked down for the past few months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How were you able to cope up during the #ECQ? I know a lot of my friends have turned to cooking and baking and are now starting their own online food businesses. 

As for me, I've been trying to work out to lose some pounds and hopefully go back to my ideal weight. After being diagnosed with hypertension last year, I've been more conscious about the food I take, I even enrolled myself in a gym a few months before the #ECQ. 

But after the ECQ was implemented, I had no choice but to do my workouts at home instead.  It wasnt easy at first with the phone apps, but with the right exercise I picked in Youtube I found a simple fitness program that I can easily do even without those big gym equipments.

Since I dont want it to be strenuous, I chose the walking exercise to burn calories.  Those 30 mins with 3 miles walking are perfect if you do it everyday. You'll see results in just one week. From 125lbs, I went down to 115lbs. 

Not bad for my 5'2 frame. 

I guess I'll incorporate running to get to my ideal 110lbs when I do get the chance to go out and jog again.  But for now, I have to stay motivated even if Im just doing my walks at home. And as they say nothing keeps you moving and inspired than by listening to some great workout tunes and your favorite songs. So I decided to check out Shopee to look for  the perfect pair of reliable earphones with excellent audio quality to get me by, and found some great choices from the JBL official store . 

Glad, that I was able to look it up online at Shopee with a huge discount and promos plus free shipping too. That's a great deal already and I didn't have to go out of our house!

Here are some of my top picks!  

JBL INSPIRE 100 IN-EAR SPORT HEADPHONES

If you're on a tight budget there's the JBL Inspire 100 In-Ear Sport Headphones which you can get for less than P1,000.

Let your music motivate you with sound that stays put. Twistlock Technology and Flexsoft Comfort Fit guarantee these sweat-proof in-the-ear sport headphones will never hurt or fall out. JBL Inspire 100 allows ambient sound to ensure you hear everything you need to stay safe. Made to move, just like you. Features: 
Sweat proof: Developed for training in any conditions, the JBL Inspire 100 endures through rain, water, and sweat. TwistLock technology: Our patented TwistLock technology provides a secure fi t, ensuring these headphones never fall out even during the most rigorous physical activities. FlexSoft: Guaranteed never to hurt, these headphones are made with ultra-soft fl exible silicone for long-lasting ergonomic comfort. Ambient Aware: Ergonomically designed to allow in ambient noise so you’re aware of your surroundings during active use.



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If you want it chic and sweat proof. You can only get this for P2499 from original SRP of P3199. Isnt such a sweet deal? 

These secure fit buds were designed from the ground up to amplify your workout. 

Let nothing stop your workout. Wireless and IPX7 waterproof, the JBL Endurance SPRINT headphones are always up for a run, and with Speed Charge you can get an hour of listening time after charging the 8hr battery for just 10 minutes. Supremely comfortable with FlexSoft™ ear tips and TwistLock™ technology, these secure fit buds were designed from the ground up to amplify your workout. They’re guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, while touch controls let you easily manage music and MagHook™ lets you secure them conveniently close at hand when you’re done using them.

Again, get these earphones at promo price here  https://shopee.ph/jblphilippines

For more sale alerts and best deals download Shopee app now in your App store or Google Play.  

vivo V19 Neo all-digital launch highlights features, global endorsers that ‘ignite the night’

vivo is excited to officially unveil its V19 Neo to the Philippine market, not only to let smartphone enthusiasts experience its reported 5-camera design, with features that supposedly enable users to ‘ignite the night’, but also to welcome the brand’s newest global endorsers.

The leading global technology company will introduce the V19 Neo via the brand’s first-ever, all-digital local launch livestreamed on June 13, 5:30PM on its Facebook page.

Aside from its 48MP AI quad camera and 32MP front camera, the latest flagship smartphone in the V series lets users celebrate their nighttime passions with its super night selfie and super night photography features.

The online event will also set the stage for the not-to-be-missed introduction of vivo’s latest brand ambassadors—a globally-successful Indie pop band whose attitude truly personify the ‘ignite the night’ attribute of V19 Neo.

The V19 Neo also offers a new viewing experience courtesy of a Super AMOLED Ultra O Screen which also houses the in-display front camera and fingerprint scanning technology. It also has an 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 AIE processor powered by a dual-engine fast charging 4500mAh battery.

vivo is also expected to fire up nighttime passions among the audience as it gives away three (3) V19 handsets to lucky viewers who will join an online contest. The audience can also take part in a digital live polling that will show what they like most about the event and the V19 Neo.

During the event, tech gurus and bloggers will also weigh in on discussions about the technical functions and lifestyle-driven features of the V19 Neo which comes in a glossy finished body in Admiral Blue and Crystal White colorways.

So, don’t forget to tune in to vivo’s FB page at https://www.facebook.com/vivo.philippines/ on June 13, at 5:30PM, for one of the industry’s most exciting product launches.

Make Father's Day more special with Cardinal Cakes

Celebrating Father’s Day at home? Say cheers and honor Dad by bonding over a delectable cake lovingly baked for the head of the family.

Cardinal Cakes’ four regular offerings will make Dad smile on his special day. 

There’s the moist and sumptuous Dark Chocolate Cake; the sublimely luxurious Naked Red Velvet Cake; the crave-worthy Carrot Walnut Cake; and the light and fluffy Caramel Cake. And now made specially for Father’s Day is the new Sugar-free Mocha Cream Pie. Each cake is prepared by Cardinal Cakes' baking team, just the way Mom makes them.

The best part – Cardinal Cakes delivers right to your doorstep via Grab or Lalamove. Fuss-free and hassle-free. 

Whether you're honoring Dad, Grandpa, Tito or friends, Cardinal Cakes' delightful treats make the celebration very momentous, bringing the whole family together in a moment of love and laughter.

To order, kindly contact Cardinal Cakes at 0905-420-4030 or 8821-0057; or via Facebook Messenger at m.me/CardinalCuisine. For more updates, follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @CardinalCuisine.

BRAND NEW HBO ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES PERRY MASON DEBUTS 22 JUNE EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO GO AND HBO

Based on characters created by author Erle Stanley Gardner, HBO Original drama series Perry Mason, starring Emmy winner Matthew Rhys, debuts same time as the U.S. on Monday, 22 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. Subsequent new episodes premiere every Monday at the same time.

1931, Los Angeles. While the rest of the country struggles through the Great Depression, this city is booming! Oil! Olympic Games! Talking Pictures! Evangelical Fervor! And a child kidnapping gone very, very wrong. The series follows the origins of American fiction’s most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason. When the case of the decade breaks down his door, Mason’s relentless pursuit of the truth reveals a fractured city and just maybe, a pathway to redemption for himself.

Perry Mason stars Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason, a low-rent private investigator who is living check-to-check and is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage; John Lithgow as Elias Birchard “E.B.” Jonathan, a struggling attorney and a semi-regular employer of Mason; Juliet Rylance as Della Street, E.B. Jonathan’s creative and driven legal secretary; Tatiana Maslany as Sister Alice McKeegan, the leader of the Radiant Assembly of God, preaching to a hungry congregation and a radio audience across the country; Chris Chalk as Paul Drake, a beat cop with a knack for detective work; and Shea Whigham as Pete Strickland, who is hired by Mason as an extra set of eyes on his various investigations.

The series also stars Stephen Root, Gayle Rankin, Nate Corddry, Veronica Falcón, Jefferson Mays, Lili Taylor, Andrew Howard, Eric Lange, and Robert Patrick. A full list of character descriptions is available here.

Episodes include:

Episode 1: “Chapter One”

Debut date: Monday, 22 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO

Los Angeles, 1931. On the heels of an unsavoury investigation involving a famous comedian, Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys) – a PI struggling to make ends meet – and his right-hand man Pete Strickland (Shea Whigham) are hired by attorney E.B. Jonathan (John Lithgow), Perry's mentor, to solve a perplexing case: the brutal kidnapping of one-year-old Charlie Dodson, whose parents Matthew (Nate Corddry) and Emily (Gayle Rankin) were targeted for a $100,000 ransom. After meeting with Herman Baggerly (Robert Patrick), a millionaire elder at the Dodsons' church, Perry, E.B., and E.B.'s legal secretary Della Street (Juliet Rylance) ponder why a family of unmistakably modest means would be extorted for such a steep price. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.

Episode 2: “Chapter Two”

Debut date: Monday, 29 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO

Following one of her trademark barn-burning sermons, Evangelical preacher Sister Alice (Tatiana Maslany) offers the Dodsons the church's full moral and financial support – much to her mother Birdy's (Lili Taylor) dismay. During a routine domestic intervention, beat cop Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) is rerouted to a gruesome crime scene, where he follows a confounding trail of evidence. Mason (Matthew Rhys) is left incensed by a jaw-dropping admission from Baggerly (Robert Patrick) and, after pressing Emily (Gayle Rankin) on her husband's alibi, finds himself confronted by an outraged Della (Juliet Rylance). Detectives Holcomb (Eric Lange) and Ennis (Andrew Howard) use Drake's (Chris Chalk) findings to their own advantage. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.

Episode 3: “Chapter Three”

Debut date: Monday, 6 July at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO

In order to gain an advantage over E.B. and team, wily district attorney Maynard Barnes (Stephen Root) goes public with a shocking new development. Mason (Matthew Rhys) and Strickland (Shea Whigham) get unauthorized access to physical evidence with help from Virgil (Jefferson Mays), Mason's connect at the city morgue. Later, Mason attempts to extract information from a withholding Drake (Chris Chalk), who's weary of Holcomb (Eric Lange) and Ennis' (Andrew Howard) watchful eyes. Della (Juliet Rylance) notices a change in E.B. (John Lithgow), who seems uncharacteristically out of sorts. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.

Episode 4: “Chapter Four”

Debut date: Monday, 13 July at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO

Mason (Matthew Rhys) and Strickland (Shea Whigham) lean on Virgil (Jefferson Mays), again, for extra-legal assistance. Following Sister Alice's (Tatiana Maslany) recovery from a frightening episode, Birdy (Lili Taylor) urges her daughter to renounce her claims about baby Charlie. E.B. (John Lithgow) faces the reality of his financial situation and takes his frustrations out on Della (Juliet Rylance). Written by Steven Hanna & Sarah Kelly Kaplan; directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.

Executive producers (in alphabetical order), Amanda Burrell, Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Ron Fitzgerald, Joe Horacek, Rolin Jones, and Timothy Van Patten (who also directs); co-executive producer: Aida Rodgers; producer: Matthew Rhys; created by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; based on the characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner. 

Essential health checklist for dads

Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let our dads know how important they are to us and how much we want them to be healthy — even moreso with the current pandemic.

As we celebrate this special day for dads, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers an essential health checklist so you can help dad achieve optimal health.

Remind him to get annual health screenings. Preventive healthcare is the most effective measure men can follow to live healthier lives. As your dad ages, it is important to encourage him to have regular medical check-ups to prevent health risks common among men such as colon and prostate cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart attack. As soon as he turns 50, it is vital for him to get an annual prostate screening to detect prostate cancer, especially if it’s in the early stages, which may be easier to treat.

Encourage him to exercise. Studies have shown that exercising has great effects on one’s physical and mental wellness. It reduces the risk of developing diseases like diabetes, heart attack, obesity, and many more. It also reduces stress and the risk of depression, while improving one’s mood. It can even be a bonding activity with your dad. Invite him to start this healthy habit with you and exercise together at least 20 to 30 minutes a day.

Invest in his health. Sometimes, there are unforeseeable circumstances that affect our health and are beyond our control. When this happens, it’s better to be prepared by gifting your dad with health insurance like AXA Health Start which provides coverage for the top three critical illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, and stroke and some of their minor forms at very affordable prices.

Promote a well-balanced meal at home. Living healthy means eating a well-balanced diet consisting of protein, fruits and vegetables, healthy oils such as omega 3, olive oil, coconut oil, and many more. Make sure his diet is rich in vitamin C to boost his immune system to fight coronavirus, as well as other diseases, fatigue, and infection. Guavas, kiwis, and oranges are vitamin C-rich fruits that he can eat as a snack or dessert.

Help dad stress less. Stress can lead to a heart attack, obesity, and stroke. Help him reduce his stress by supporting his favorite relaxation rituals. On Father’s Day, you can help him relax by giving him a memorable celebration with the whole family.

As the provider and ultimate protector of the household, it’s important for dads to be in their best shape. Help them protect their health by encouraging them to follow these tips from AXA Philippines. To know more about AXA Health Start, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Ready, Set—Doodle: realme Philippines invites fans to join #realmeDoodleChallenge!

realme Philippines, the lifestyle partner of the youth, invites its fans and followers to rev up their artistic side and let imagination run wild in the #realmeDoodleChallenge to get a chance to win exclusive prizes. 

Taking pride in being a brand for the youth, realme Philippines continues to be committed to coming up with ways in keeping the youth entertained and connected while staying safe at home. The doodle contest takes inspiration from the earlier works of the talented realme community members who have previously shared their creative doodles on the realme smartphone boxes. One of those that garnered much attention is a doodle inspired by the world-renowned Van Gogh masterpiece, Starry Night. Later on, realme Philippines decided that this would be a perfect avenue for the realme squad to showcase their artistry and creativity.

The #realmeDoodleChallenge aims to unleash the youth’s creative potential as they express themselves through fun and quirky doodles. To join, members of the realme Philippines Community are highly encouraged to let colors and creativity flow as they customize their own realme smartphone boxes. Participants must upload their creative entries on their Facebook account, with the hashtag #realmeDoodleChallenge included in the caption. 

All posts must be set in public. Two winners will be announced on June 15,2020 on the realme Philippines’ official Facebook page. 

To stay updated on the latest from realme Philippines, realme fans are encouraged to follow the official realme Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok accounts: @realmePH and @realmemePH.