airasia Shop will be available at the PayMaya Mall

airasia has partnered with PayMaya, the pioneer in mobile money and payments in the Philippines, to provide customers with more convenient ways to shop for their favorite brands and essentials. 

Beginning today, airasia Shop will be available at the PayMaya Mall offering an accessible, authentic, and affordable travel retail shopping experience for PayMaya users. 

PayMaya users can choose from a wide selection of airasia Shop products under categories such as Beauty, Fashion, Electronics & Gadgets, Health & Wellness, Kids products, and exclusive airasia merchandise. 

Users simply have to open their PayMaya app and visit the Maya Mall on the main page where the airasia shop can be found. Upon clicking the airasia shop, users may select their desired items and check-out conveniently using their PayMaya account or mobile number. 

AirAsia Philippines Chief Finance Officer Ray Berja said, "At AirAsia, we continue to propel forward by not only innovating within the organization, but by partnering with industry leaders such as PayMaya to provide convenient and contactless digital solutions to our guests and users. “Since the launch of airasia shop early this year, we have seen an immense growth in sales and partnerships, which contributes to the success of our digital platforms. We thank PayMaya for this partnership and look forward to continuously working together as airasia continues to embark on its digital journey.” 

Enjoy Php 100 off, with a minimum purchase of Php 1,000  when you buy from the airasia Shop on PayMaya Mall. Use the code “PAYMAYA100” upon checkout from today until 31 May 2021. 

Guests can also use their PayMaya e-wallets for cashless transactions at AirAsia check-in counters nationwide when paying for additional baggage, meals, and other flight add-ons while checking in. 

 

For the latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia),  Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsiaPH) and Instagram (instagram.com/AirAsiafilipino). 

            

NutriAsia partners with Del Monte Philippines, Inc. for Share-a-Chair initiative

Keeping with its advocacies of helping Filipino communities in need and minimizing the impact of plastic waste, NutriAsia, Inc. and Del Monte Philippines, Inc. partnered together to donate upcycled plastic school chairs to several public elementary schools.

This was done through the Share-a-Chair initiative, a program started by NutriAsia and Del Monte in which the companies collect single-use plastic waste from its different offices and plant sites to turn them into school chairs and other needed furniture for underprivileged public schools and communities. It is the culmination of the two companies’ partnership forged to help the Department of Education address the perennial shortage of school chairs. 

                       Jose Bastida Elementary School in Brgy.  1

NutriAsia and Del Monte collected 19.3 metric tons of plastic waste from their offices and plants for a period of six months. Part of this collection went to the Share-a-Chair donation of 600 school chairs and teachers’ tables distributed to 12 different partner schools in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, and Davao that NutriAsia and Del Monte have chosen for the program. 

NutriAsia and Del Monte then partnered with Envirotech Waste Recycling, Inc., a local company with ground-breaking technology to upcycle the collected plastic waste into the furnishings. Upcycling is the process of transforming waste and discarded materials into useable items which is Envirotech’s field of expertise.

Through the Share-a-Chair program and their spirit of resourcefulness, NutriAsia and Del Monte aim to continue upcycling plastic waste and creating more school chairs to be donated to various partner schools across the country. This way, the companies can fulfill their goals of assisting underprivileged Filipino communities and reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic.

Watsons holds its first ever Vitamin Super Saver Sale from April 30 to May 2

You can now shop your favorite vitamins and supplements online via Watsons! 

Get your shopping carts ready as top health and wellness retailer Watsons holds its first ever Vitamin Super Saver Sale from April 30 to May 2. Get as much as 50% off on vitamins from the biggest brands like Watsons, Potencee, Enervon, Centrum, Conzace, Pedzinc, Neurobion, and more!

 

With savings of up to 50% on these brands and more, you and your family can bring home the most sought after, highly-rated, or your most preferred vitamins without having to pay full price.

It has been more than a year since pandemic hit our country. While this has compelled us to take our wellbeing more seriously, Watsons wants to remind Filipinos to continue taking precautionary measures such as wearing of face mask and washing of hands regularly, and to continue with their healthy lifestyle such as eating right and sleeping well to stay healthy and protected against the virus. Along with these, taking vitamins regularly can help boost our immune system, and help us stay healthy and protected against the virus.

Committed to improving the health of Filipinos and ensuring its shoppers not only look good but also feel great, Watsons offers a wide range of vitamins and now at even more affordable prices through the Vitamin Super Saver Sale happening from April 30 to May 2 only. For more info, visit (https://www.watsons.com.ph/watsons-mega-vitamins-sale/watsons-mega-vitamins-sale/c/mega-vitamins-sale?sortCode=bestSeller&utm_campaign=2021-Apr27-VitaminSuperSaver&utm_medium=website&utm_source=website&utm_content=Other-Publication) or the nearest Watsons store. 

 

Take advantage of this sale happening for 3 days only. Shop now in any of Watsons 800+ stores nationwide (https://www.watsons.com.ph/store-finder), online via http://watsons.com.ph or mobile app (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp) or via call & delivery service (https://www.watsons.com.ph/call-and-delivery-list-of-stores).

 

McDonald’s Philippines makes outdoor dining and Bike and Dine options available across more of its stores for Filipinos to safely dine-in

Since most of the restaurants and fastfood is offering dining al-fresco, McDonald’s Philippines makes outdoor dining and Bike and Dine options available across more of its stores for Filipinos to safely dine-in. 

 

The recent announcement of the government on the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal allow restaurants to accommodate outdoor dining at limited capacity, on top of Drive-Thru and Take-out options. Since last year, McDonald’s has begun investing in creating more outdoor dining spaces by setting up tables and chairs outside for customers to have more options where they can enjoy their favorite meals. This is in addition to improving existing outdoor dining facilities already integrated in the store design.

Under the M Safe program, stringent health and safety protocols are in place to assure that diners can enjoy their food while assured a high standard of safety. Customers who will visit the stores will be subjected to contact-tracing and temperature checks, and are required to wear face mask and shield. Social distancing will be followed at all times from queueing for their orders and while dining in. Cashless payment options are also available in stores to minimize physical contact.

 

Bike & Dine

Bikers can take a quick stop for refreshments and snacks at McDonald’s Bike & Dine area.

 

Another outdoor dining innovation is McDonald’s Bike & Dine wherein cyclists have a dining space after they have ‘Ride Thru’ or ordering through the Drive Thru lane. With Bike & Dine, cyclists can conveniently mount their bike securely in racks that are attached to a ledge which doubles as a table. Through this, bike-riding customers can enjoy their meals without worrying about the safety of their bicycles. Cyclists could enjoy this in the Vermosa and McKinley West branches, and soon, in more stores nationwide. 

To check which McDonald’s stores offer outdoor dining options near their homes, visit the McDonald’s website at https://mcdonalds.com.ph/store-locator and click the “Outdoor” option. Customers may also use the same website to be updated on the daily operations of stores, and check if the branches offer Take-Out, Drive-Thru and McDelivery.

 

Stay updated on any announcement by liking and following McDonald’s Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/McDo.ph. 

LG Electronics launches its new lineup of LG DUALCOOL air-conditioners with Dual Inverter Compressor

LG Electronics, the global leader in inverter technology for residential air-conditioners, has introduced its new lineup of LG DUALCOOL air-conditioners with Dual Inverter Compressor. LG’s new and improved air-conditioning units boast of 70% lower energy consumption and 40% faster cooling performance. LG’s groundbreaking UVnano™ technology was also introduced. UVnano removes 99.99% of germs from humidity, bacteria, and viruses within the unit. The powerful 5-step Total Air Care System in the new LG DUALCOOL air-conditioners feature efficient PM1.0 filtration to deliver a clean, healthy, and fresh living experience which are also perfect for your smart home. The air-conditioners support connectivity with the LG ThinQ™ app through Wi-Fi, which enables users to control the air-conditioner anywhere anytime – from powering on and off. With these new line of LG DUALCOOL air-conditioners, LG is targeting an increase in its local market to 15% within 2021.

Mr. Young Park, LG Philippines’ Vice President for Air Conditioners and Energy Solutions, said, “The pandemic fundamentally changed how people live their lives. What was normal before, such as seeing movies or dining out, is now something you need to live without. Staying home as much as possible became one of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself and your family. In response to this change, LG developed new air-conditioners that help protect family members from the spread of germs, viruses, and dust particles that might be in the air. The new machines’ outstanding removal and air purification capabilities are complemented by durability and energy-saving efficiency for longer use.”

LG’s new air-conditioner series boast cutting-edge UVnano™ technology equipped in the LG DUALCOOL APX and IPX models, which removes 99.99% of germs from humidity, bacteria and viruses that might be in the air, inside the unit, or on the air-conditioner’s fan. The high removal efficiency of the UVnano™ technology was tested and certified by TUV Rheinland in South Korea in March 2021, together with the certified capability to prevent the growth of fungi and microbes that can cause allergies, colds, and lung infections. The IPX model comes with the Ionizer+ feature, which was also tested by TUV Rheinland, which sterilized 99.9% of all traces of SARS-CoV2 in controlled test conditions. LG’s new innovations can fast track consumers to a COVID-free new normal. The integrated air-purifier in the LG DUALCOOL APX series can also detect and filter out PM1.0 dust particles, which are 2.5 times smaller than PM2.5. Moreover, the 5-step Total Air Care System in the APX and IPX series also provides a complete air-purification system starting from the Pre-Filter, which detects dust particles in the first step, to Auto-Cleaning, which automatically cleans inside the airway to prevent bacteria and mold. With the new LG DUALCOOL, every member of the family can experience a cool, clean and fresh environment for better health at home.

A year after the start of the pandemic, LG aims to address the needs of all segments thoroughly, with capacities that range from 1HP – 3HP for all room sizes, with various features to accommodate different lifestyles. In addition to the APX and IPX models, this year’s LG residential air-conditioner lineup also include:

• IPC models, featuring exceptional energy efficiency and the Plasmaster Ionizer+ which removes up to 99% of bacteria as well as allergens, making it perfect for health and cost-conscious consumers. 
• The IPC models also respond to shifting consumer trends toward health and wellness, with the Plasmaster Ionizer+ which removes bacteria and offers superior energy efficiency. To suit a variety of room sizes, the models come with an extensive range of capacities. In addition, the IPC variant comes with an impressive 3HP, making it a perfect choice for large rooms.

·       The ISW models come with lower energy consumption, faster cooling efficiency and enhanced durability, all made possible by its Dual Inverter Compressor. They are also available in a budget-friendly price range, allowing price-conscious consumers to experience LG’s cutting-edge air-conditioner innovations at affordable prices.

LG’s new air-conditioner lineup is driven by its impeccable Dual Inverter Compressor, which offers up to 70% less energy consumption and 40% faster cooling performance. These innovative air-conditioner lines also come equipped with a range of features to provide heightened convenience – from Active Energy Control for energy saving during long sessions to extensive 20-metre coverage via the Windblast feature. Along with the new lineup, LG also presents a new remote control with LED backlight for night use, allowing customers to select Sleep Mode without turning on the lights. For enhanced durability and customers’ peace of mind, the new series also come with Gold Fin condensers with patented anticorrosion coating plus a 10-year warranty on compressors and a 1-year warranty on condensers, evaporators, and PCB mainboards.  

In line with its ‘Innovation for a Better Life’ philosophy, LG also emphasizes its commitment to elevating a smart home experience, with the advanced LG ThinQ™ app. In case a problem occurs, customers can also save repair time through the Smart Diagnosis program which can diagnose common problems that might happen with air-conditioners.

“We are proud to introduce LG’s groundbreaking UVnano™ technology to the Philippine market. These superior innovations and extensive features promise to deliver fresh and clean air quality that is integral to each household because of the pandemic. It also offers impressive value for money and energy-saving efficiency, which is one thing that Filipinos always look for. Our new lineup marks us as the only air-conditioner brand with the ability to remove germs from humidity, bacteria, and viruses that might spread through the air.” said Mr. Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines’ Managing Director.   

LG products are available in all authorized dealers nationwide both in-store and online. Visit LG.com.ph for a complete list of our retail partners. You can also visit LG's Official Flagship Store in Lazada and Shopee.

Rustan’s collaborates with Chef Him Uy de Baron for tested and family approved recipes

With most of us staying at home, coming up with dishes for your daily meals can become a chore. Continuing to cater to the needs of all customers, Rustan’s allows everyone to Embrace Summer as their Home Department provides curated choices and fine experiences from store to home to help you make and serve a great feast for your family.

 

This year, Rustan’s collaborates with resident Restaurant Consultant of Rustan's East Café, Chef Him Uy de Baron, to help elevate your summer dining experience in the convenience and safety of your own homes. Embrace the sunny season and discover delicious, memorable recipes through Zoom-instructed sessions with HIMpossible Recipes Class which will run until the end of this year. 

"Himpossible Recipes is a proud partner of Rustan's in bringing kitchen-tested family-approved recipes to as many homes as we could. We have worked with Rustan's Summer on Call to provide an even better service of making the home cook's life easier. Rustan's will take care of the participants hardware, whether these are electric appliances that will make cooking a lot more convenient or dinnerware to showcase the hard work they put in and present the food well," Chef Him Uy de Baron, Restaurant Consultant of Rustan's East Café.

 

Each class will have a unique theme that will require specific kitchen tools and equipment, which, if unavailable to you, can be found at Rustan’s. The recipes of dishes and an e-catalog of cooking tools and equipment will be sent to the participants prior to each session. Classes and its corresponding equipment can be ordered thru Rustan’s Summer on Call program, which allows one-on-one service with Rustan’s Personal Shoppers through call or messaging apps. 

 

Worried about putting everything together for the class? Fret not as all the ingredients for each session will be sourced, portioned, and delivered right to your doorstep by Rustan’s. Bonus: The luxury department store will also give out special prizes to students during a Q&A portion of select Himpossible Recipes classes. 

As a preview, Rustan’s and HIMpossible Recipes launched Izakaya Night with OTO last April 15, featuring cocktails by Elixir Emissary David Ong and David Abalayan, as well as nibbles by Him Uy De Baron. Some of the recipes during the class included cocktails like Smoke and Coffee (Scotch Whiskey, Whiskey Coffee, Vermouth, Honey) and Swing (Strawberry Gin, Sunflower Syrup, Lemon), and canapés that were paired with the drinks included Chopped Tuna Tataki with Shiso, Soy and Sesame, and Enoki wrapped in Bacon Glazed with Tare.

 

Sign Up NOW

Interested to join a class? Simply send a message to the HIMpossible Recipes Facebook or Instagram pages at @himpossible.recipes with the following details: name, preferred class, delivery address, and contact number. 

 

Once you have submitted the necessary information, wait for a Viber message from an administrator of Himpossible Recipes regarding confirmation and payment details. Once validated, you will be updated with the delivery schedule, while the Zoom link for your class will be sent two hours before the session.

 

To know more about the program, you may check the Highlights on HIMpossible Recipes’ Instagram Page under “How To Join”.

 

Options Aplenty

With classes that will run up till the end of the year, Rustan’s and Chef Him Uy de Baron will be offering a wide variety of classes that you can choose from. With a lot more happening for the remainder of the year, go ahead and try your hand at cooking by choosing from these themed classes: 

·       May: Mother’s Day and Stay Fit

●      June: Father’s Day and Filipino (Independence Day)

●      July: American (4th of July) and French (Bastille Day)

●      August: Organic/Sustainable

●      September: Grand Parent’s Day

●      October: Oktoberfest

●      November: Thanksgiving

●      December: Holiday

 

Embrace Summer with Rustan’s by making your everyday at home more fun for you and your family; encouraging bonding moments, while allowing you to savour sumptuous dishes that are made from the heart. 

Smile Train Philippines launches the very first Filipino mobile speech application in the country

Smile Train introduces the first online speech therapy app in the country last April 27. 

For the thousands of babies born with a cleft each year, speech therapy is an essential need. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has disrupted access to speech therapy services. Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, stands by its commitment to continue promoting comprehensive cleft care despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic with the launch of its online speech therapy services. 

With telehealth emerging as an important pillar of healthcare delivery in the Philippines, Smile Train Philippines is launching the very first Filipino mobile speech application in the country designed for those who were born with a cleft. The app was developed to help parents, guardians, and children in accessing speech therapy services online. With kid-friendly features and lively graphics, the app leads to a wide array of educational videos and speech therapy sessions, all in Filipino.  The app also serves as a platform for more patients and families affected with cleft to connect with healthcare professionals to ensure that they can continue to receive comprehensive cleft care with minimal disruptions. 

 

Since the start of the pandemic, Smile Train’s speech telehealth program in the Philippines has treated over 200 patients, providing them with more than 1,000 cleft care-related sessions— including speech therapy, nutritional support, breastfeeding guidance for mothers of babies with clefts, pre-surgical consultations, and psychosocial care. Smile Train envisions the app to be more than just a platform for learning, seeing it as a way to bring more smiles to cleft-affected families in the Philippines.

“Technology has allowed us at Smile Train to deliver the speech therapy needs of children with cleft throughout this pandemic. Safety is our foremost priority, and I am glad that this app allows us to safely serve the needs of these kids in the comfort and safety of their own homes,” said Smile Train’s South East Asia Director Kimmy Flaviano.

 

The Smile Train app also addresses a glaring gap in reaching kids with cleft. “With the app, distance is no longer a problem. Kids may start their speech therapy sessions which they otherwise would not have started without the app. Furthermore, the app encourages more Speech Pathologists to partner with Smile Train,” said Veronica Yu, a speech pathologist and the lead content creator of the app. “Partnering with Smile Train is life-changing, and I know that the Smile Train app will give many speech pathologists the fulfillment of knowing that they are making a difference in people’s lives,” Yu concluded. 

 

“With or without the pandemic, digitalization of health services is definitely important as it allows patients to access health services in a more cost-effective way,” said Jeo Paz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nifty Hero. “This is precisely what the Smile Train speech app is trying to accomplish, providing hundreds of families with cleft access to speech therapy services at little to no cost at all, wherever they may be.”

 

Nifty Hero is the developer of the Smile Train app, advocating to help non-profit organizations in creating sustainable, cost-effective, and value-added health solutions to help organize, automate, and improve services offered.

 

The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play in April. For more details about the app, visit http://smiletrainspeechapp.com/. For more information about Smile Train Philippines’ local efforts and to refer a patient in need, visit smiletrain.ph/get-help, follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like them on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.