Avon’s got you covered with products that nourish your own beauty

Most women will have heard or read someone make an unsolicited remark about how they look whether at home, outside, or online. Social media is especially widespread not just with comments, but also with unrealistic beauty standards from brands and celebrities. Some get the notion that it’s “normal,” but that shouldn’t be the case.

It’s best to remember that there’s no definite standard of what it means to be beautiful, so there should be nothing or no one to hold you back from owning your version of it! When you acknowledge every part of yourself and use it to your advantage, nobody will be able to put it against you.

Beauty might be skin-deep, but self-love runs deeper. That’s why it’s time you Bare to Declare your beauty standard—after all, Avon’s got you covered with products that nourish your own beauty. 

Skin So Soft and So You

Every Filipina can feel sexy with radiantly soft skin with the new and improved Skin So Soft Hand and Body Lotions by Avon, now formulated with Deep Absorb Technology that can penetrate up to 10 layers of skin which means that all the nourishing and protecting ingredients are deeply absorbed, making skin look and feel amazing from within. 

Don’t be afraid to enjoy the sunshine when you put on Skin So Soft Radiance + SPF15 Hand and Body Lotion which protects you from UV rays, while also improving dull skin in just 3 days with active Glutathione formula.

Go from uneven to flawless skin with Skin So Soft Perfectly Even Hand and Body Lotion with 99% Kojic concentrate and SPF6, which is powered with 5A complex that will make any skin tone naturally even, sun-protected, and nourished. 

Dry & sagging skin? That’s no problem with Skin So Soft Firm Bright Hand and Body Lotion, infused with Vitafirm complex and Carrot root extract that keeps skin look and feel firmer in just 3 days.

Keep your skin silky-smooth throughout the day with Skin So Soft Silky Moisture Hand and Body Lotion that’s infused with Argan Oil and Vitamin E for long-lasting moisture.

Last but not the least, you can achieve radiant skin faster and brighter than ever before with Skin so Soft Ultra Radiance Hand and Body Lotion, now with 4x more Glutathione. Combined with Gluta Booster Technology, you can increase your natural Gluta in the skin by up to 27%. Furthermore, this formula is 99% enforced with pure Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), and Amino Acids.

Go Nude with an Attitude

Avon has recently strengthened their position to be more inclusive for every size, skin tone, gender, and identity through Intimate Apparel.

Last May, the brand encouraged women to “Own Your Stage” with the Invisicool collection that can support you at whatever stage in life you are – be it a striving mom, a plus-sized queen, or even an experienced boss. By July, the brand invited every body and everybody to “Come As You Are” with the first gender-free Limitless underwear collection in the country.

This time, women are encouraged to take on the world with a nude attitude with Avon Intimate Apparel. It has additional shades that can complement morena, medium-tone, and fair skin tones. It also offers a variety of designs to choose from: signature lace bras, nude printed bras, and innovative and moulded bras. 

Whether you’re working from home or running a quick errand, you can still take it light and easy with the 3-piece loungewear collection that you can wear from day to night. A true level-up from your usual house clothes, this selection is made with innovative, lightweight fabric, and moves sweat from your body so you can be comfortable throughout the day. It comes in a versatile nude that pairs well with your skin, regardless of complexion.

Find the perfect support for your body and don’t let anyone dim your glow! As long as you feel good, you’re already on your way to being the best version of yourself. There’s no pressure to give in to what other people might say. Because whichever you choose, Avon encourages you to #BareToDeclare your version of beauty.

Check the whole collection now at avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative!

Shopee concluded its second Shopee University Summit

As consumer behavior shifts, brands and retailers turn to online platforms to support and promote their businesses. Because of the transition, many new online sellers need the proper guidance and e-commerce knowledge to maximize the industry’s potential. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, successfully concluded its second Shopee University Summit, with the support of vivo, PULUZ, CameraHaus, Human Nature Manila Branch, WM Shop, and Design Center of the Philippines. During the event, participants learned about developing the correct business branding, product photography skills, and leveraging Shopee tools and social media platforms to promote their businesses.  

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is proud of its successful second Shopee University Summit that aims to equip entrepreneurs with the right tools and knowledge to thrive in the e-commerce industry. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Shopee ensures that sellers and entrepreneurs alike are ready to face the challenges and overcome them with confidence.”

A majority of brands and micro, small, and medium enterprises adapt to the current retail landscape challenges. Shopee and brands like Human Nature and PULUZ shared the best e-commerce marketing practices to support small businesses to recover and thrive in the competitive digital space.

Jillian Co, Branch Operator at Human Nature Manila Branch, said, “With Shopee, we overcame challenges to remain open for business. Being on Shopee also opened many growth opportunities and enabled us to continue to thrive. Its user-friendly platform and available marketing tools were convenient for the business to promote and sell our products. As the e-commerce industry rapidly expands and attracts many consumers, its impact will have a long-lasting mark and will change the industry.”

Carmella Peña, Brand Manager at PULUZ Philippines, said, “With our partnership with Shopee, we grew the business through their support and different tools in the Marketing Center such as Shopee Feed and Shopee Live. We can promote our products to attract more buyers. Shopee helped us reach a wider audience to share about our brand; we achieved almost 30,000 views on livestream in a month, something we couldn’t have achieved before on our own. We will continue to maximize the positive changes in the e-commerce landscape as we step up our business.”

Robenson T. Ong Lo, Vice President at CameraHaus, said, “Shopee helped us fulfill our goal to ‘be a friend to all Filipino photographers’ by bridging us to photographers in different parts of the country. With Shopee, we ensure photographers buy legitimate and brand new cameras with a warranty included. It also gave us access to widen our market range and reach people through the power of online convenience. Truly we are grateful for this digital platform.”

 

Missed the second Shopee University Summit? Watch the full video on Shopee’s official Youtube page: https://youtu.be/NYXH0BWUoOM. To learn about the onboarding process or if you’ve decided to start your e-commerce journey with Shopee, sign-up at bit.ly/ShopeeUniOnboarding. 

 

Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

JCI Philippines bolsters its #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto. campaign

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines bolsters its #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto. campaign initiatives to encourage more Filipinos to register with the registration extended until October 30.

Voter’s registration will be temporarily put on hold from October 1 to 8 to make way for the filing of certificates of candidacy but will resume on October 11 and last until the end of the month. Registration will be open 8AM to 5PM, Mondays through Fridays, no Saturdays except on the last day (October 30). Eligible voters may accomplish the registration form on the COMELEC website or visit the nearest local election office.

[L-R] In celebration of JCI Senate Philippines' 53rd Anniversary, the public was invited to listen and learn from Asian Institute of Management Associate Prof. Richard Anthony Cruz for Business Innovation and Digital Transformation; Relationship Counselor Elyn Inocencio Aracid on Family Relationship and Mental Health; National President of the Philippines Association of Realty Consultants and Specialists Atty. Rey Cartojano on Estate Planning for Filipinos During The Pandemic; and B&L Properties Representative Reginal Naguiat on Real Estate: Renting or Buying at the kick-start of A Talk with Thought Leaders live sessions.

As it continues to harness digital platforms to shore up campaign efforts, JCI Philippines, the first nationally organized leadership development organization established in Asia, has lined up an online leadership training for the general public. The recently held first session, A Talk with Thought Leaders, was a Facebook live event featuring leaders and experts from different industries. The 3-hour session covered topics such as business innovation and digital transformation, family relationships and mental health, estate planning and real estate. 

JCI Philippines is also set to kick off its Emerging Leaders program, which aims to help the youth develop leadership skills and learn the principles of building positive relationship. It will also guide them in improving decision making, priority setting, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. The first Emerging Leaders session is scheduled for the last week of October and will include eight to 10 trainers. The main topics will go live on Facebook and all other workshops will be conducted over Zoom. Plans are afoot to make this a quarterly initiative beginning next year.
JCI will also be launching other online interactive activities such as trivia nights, a digital art competition and raffles to engage more netizens. 

Getting netizens engaged

To reach more Filipinos, in particular the youth, JCI Philippines has been onboarding social media personalities in the #AmbagKo campaign. 

[L-R] #AmbagKo campaign’s Tito Tuesdays hosts Glenn Dasmarinas and Dyard Magsipoc interview famous singer and songwriter Janine Berdin as they discuss a gen-Z’s POV on registration and voting amid the pandemic 

A recent episode of Tito Tuesdays, the campaign’s weekly podcast on Facebook, featured Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2 grand champion Janine Berdin. The It’s Showtime personality joined hosts Dyard Magsipoc and Glenn Dasmarinas in discussing why young people should register as voters. Berdin also shared her registration experience, admitting that she was unequipped with the necessary information when she intended to register after turning 18 last year. She said the accessibility of information online was helpful in understanding the procedure and completing the registration process.  

TikTok star Jae Miranda gives JCI Philippines big shoutout and support for #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto on Facebook 

Other social media influencers have been joining #AmbagKo as well. Jae Miranda, a fan-favorite TikToker, shared a photo of his purple thumb mark on his Facebook page with the caption: “With Filipinos 18 to 35 years old numbering 40 million or 37 percent of the entire electorate eligible to vote in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority and COMELEC, millennial and Gen Z Filipinos play a key role in shaping the future of the Philippines.” 

COMELEC reported it has processed 63 million voters for next year’s elections, including 5 million new registrants, 871,000 individuals reactivating their data and 3.2 million who applied for transfer of voter data. While the total number of registered voters to date is higher than the 59 million target, it is still 10 million short of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s projected voting population.^[1]

Learn more about the #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto campaign. Visit its website at at ambagko.ph and follow its pages on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram to catch updates, weekly podcasts and live sessions. 

Bayad partners with M Pioneer Insurance Inc.to bring insurance protection closer to every Filipino in this time of global health crisis

Bayad, the biggest & widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, and M Pioneer Insurance Inc., a non-life, health and travel insurance provider, have recently entered into a partnership to bring insurance protection closer to every Filipino in this time of global health crisis. 

 

Since 2019, M Pioneer has been part of Bayad’s extensive biller network, empowering policy holders with wider payment options and convenience. Furthering this service, M Pioneer products can now be easily availed through Bayad Centers and soon through Bayad’s digital channels. 

M Pioneer has an extensive line-up of insurance products designed to safeguard individuals, families and businesses against unforeseen risks. Its product range includes protection for Property, Motor, General Accident Line, Marine, Surety, Homeowner’s and packaged insurance products in addition to health and travel insurance.

 

Formerly known as Republic Surety & Insurance Company, Inc. (Republic), M Pioneer is a joint venture between Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation (Pioneer) and Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). Putting customers at the heart of what they do, M Pioneer continuously reach out to their customers and provide a better service. Its partnership with Bayad will enable them to fully respond to the various needs of their target market. 

 

“We develop relevant products and look for the right partners who share our goal to bring insurance to Filipinos from all walks of life. We are glad to move closer to this goal with Bayad as its network and reach allow us to offer affordable insurance to more customers across the country,” said M Pioneer President and CEO, Gerardo P. Castañeda.

Photo shows (from upper left to right) Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer; MPioneer President and CEO, Gerardo P. Castañeda; (from lower left to right) Bayad Chief Product Officer, Edward Joseph Inza-Cruz and Assistant to the President and CEO, Atty. Maria Olivia C. Valera

 

Meanwhile, according to Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer, “This partnership enables us to further the financial services that we offer on top of bills payment. We see insurance, particularly this pandemic, to be a very relevant service.  With our resources combined, we aim to create meaningful impact especially for the underserved and unbanked communities.”

 

With M Pioneer insurance products now available at Bayad Centers located nationwide, more Filipinos can buy and pay their insurance conveniently. In the coming months, this service will also be available in the Bayad App, an all-in-one pera transaction mobile app and Bayad Online, an extension of Bayad Centers that offers the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7 for our kababayans and can be accessed anywhere from the world. 

 

Through this partnership, peace of mind and preparing for the future is made easy and more convenient. Filipinos can now be insured in the easiest way possible, helping them achieve peace of mind as they prepare for the future. 

 

To be part of Bayad’s extensive network, contact bcs@bayad.com or call +63 998 962 4552. For businesses interested in leveraging Bayad's multi-channel network and seamless bills payment solutions, they may reach out to billeronboarding@bayad.com, call +63 998 963 7880 or fill out Bayad’s biller onboarding form to get started: https://link.bayad.com/BeABayadBiller. 

 

It’s Christmas in October with Beko’s Early Christmas Deals!

It’s Christmas in October with Beko’s Early Christmas Deals where you not only enjoy discounts on select models but also get free gifts like a free standard hood, vacuum cleaner or flat iron upon purchase!

Included in this special once-a-year promo until October 31, 2021 are refrigerators, washing machines, freezers, freestanding cookers, built-in hobs and ovens, standard hoods and small appliances like vacuum cleaners, coffee makers and flat irons.

With many Filipinos still working and learning from home, this is the perfect time to replace appliances that have worked very hard for us during the pandemic. Beko, Europe’s No. 1 Appliance Brand, supports the need for people to live healthier and safer lives with appliances that make use of technologies to make things better for those who use them.

Among the appliances on sale are refrigerators with HarvestFresh technology, which keeps vegetables and fruits for longer by mimicking daylight and night time. The fridge also works on an inverter motor so energy costs are cut. The RDNT401E50VZK, a 14.4 cu ft top mount fridge freezer (freezer top, 66 cm),  with HarvestFresh and NeoFrost Dual Cooling, is at Php32,391 from Php35,990. The GN163123P, a 22.7 cu ft side by side fridge freezer with NeoFrost Dual Cooling and Active Fresh Blue Light, is priced at Php55,791 from Php61,990. 

For those who want a bottom mount refrigerator, the RCNT340E50VZP is a 12.0 cu.ft. with NeoFrost Dual Cooling and ProSmart Inverter Compressor at Php28,791 from Php31,990. If you’re looking for a chest freezer, the CF100WPH is a 100L at Php9,891 from Php10,990. 

Cooking healthy meals is very important these days. The 90cm freestanding cooker, GM15321DXNS with High Efficiency Gas Burner and seven cooking functions is at Php67,491 from Php74,990 and comes with a free gift (Standard Hood with SRP of Php6,990). Those with smaller families or people who live alone but still cook their meals can go for the 50cm freestanding cooker, CSG42010GB with Gas Safety, Clean Zone and High Efficiency Gas Burner at Php14,391 from Php15,990. This also comes with a free gift (Standard Hood with SRP of Php6,990).

Beko’s super-efficient washing machines are also included in the promo. 

The 10-kg Front Load Wahser Dryer WCV10746M, with the Xpress Super Short 14 Min Programme which lets you do up to 2 kg of laundry in just 14 minutes and has the amazing SteamCure and Hygiene+, is priced at Php37,491 from Php 49,990 This comes with a free gift of a bagless canister vacuum cleaner with SRP of Php5,990 while the 10.2-kg Top Load Washing Machine BTD1059S, with Aquawave and Aquasonic Technologies, is at Php20,891 from Php25,990. The BTD1059S comes with a free gift of a flat iron (SRP: Php3,990)

Also part of the Early Christmas Deals promo are the dryers, including the DH10444RX0 10.0 kg. front load dryer with Heat Pump Technology (Php32,191 from Php37,990), best paired with Beko washing machines with SteamCure and Hygiene+. This comes with a free gift of a flat iron (SRP: Php3,990). Select models of vacuum cleaners, flat irons and coffee makers are also on sale. 

Check out the complete list of models and what stores they are available in at Beko Philippines’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bekoph/). You may also call Beko’s toll-free number ar 1800-10-888-2356 for more information.

 

LRT-1 unveils virtual ikotMNL train ride video for National Tourism Week

As the Philippines gears up for recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually improves quarantine restrictions in some areas, many are already eager to tap into their strong desire to travel and bring back a sense of normalcy to their daily lives. 

 

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is one with the country and the rest of the world in recognizing the role of tourism and economic activities in achieving inclusive growth.

 

To cap off the National Tourism Week celebrated every year, LRMC has released the ikotMNL train ride video featuring a virtual tour of points of interest near LRT-1 stations.  The virtual tour begins at Roosevelt Station all the way to Baclaran Station. The video was produced in partnership with Cities: Skylines content creator Gilbert Roy Alva whose Gilbert Plays YouTube Channel has been active for the past five years.

 

LINK TO THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DSpJZU0wH8

 

The first stop of the virtual tour begins at the northernmost point at Roosevelt station, where shopping destinations SM North EDSA, Ayala Malls Trinoma, Munoz Market and S&R Congressional branch are easily accessible, as well as the Ninoy Aquino Wildlife Parks near the Quezon Memorial Circle. It is followed by the Balintawak station, where viewers are brought to the Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Landers Superstore as well as the Balintawak Market.

 

The journey continues at the Yamaha Monumento station, with nearby Malabon Zoo, Andres Bonifacio National Monument, and the future SM Grand Central as locations of interest. Venturing deeper into the capital city of Manila, one can dine in D’ Original Palabokan sa Obrero for authentic palabok, accessible from R. Papa station. Those looking for good lechon can get off at Abad Santos station to try Manila’s original lechon places—you can also stop by the Manila Chinese Cemetery or visit the row of cheap furniture stores located on Rizal Avenue Extension from here as well.

 

Those looking to take the Philippine National Railways (PNR) train can alight at Blumentritt station for the interchange. Further up the line is Tayuman station, where the Dangwa and Dapitan markets can be visited for great finds and fresh flowers. Travelers looking to visit the University of Santo Tomas, Manila’s oldest university, or find medical supplies at a bargain can go down at Bambang station. Shoppers wanting to get a taste of the authentic shopping experience in Manila’s famous Divisoria Mall can stop at Doroteo Jose station, where the University Belt and the interchange to the LRT-2 line are also found.

 

Hungry for some authentic Chinese food? Alighting from the Carriedo station will bring you to Manila’s Chinatown in Binondo.  Feast on noodles and more at restaurants like the original R. Ma Mon Luk, Sincerity Restaurant, David’s Tea House, and the Eng Bee Tin Flagship Store. The historic Binondo Church can also be found and the New Chinatown Arch. Near Carriedo Station, you can also shop for jewelry near Chinatown Gold Center or for handicraft at Quiapo 21 Awesome Budget Home Finds. The legacy site of SM (the first SM Store) is near the station too for items on clearance sale.

 

Looking to soak up the rich history of the city of Manila? What better place to go to than the walled city of Intramuros.  For other must-see local tourist stops, alight at the Central Station to lead you to the Manila City Hall, Liwasang Bonifacio, and the newly-refurbished Metropolitan Theater. Other nearby landmarks to visit include the Rizal Park and the National Museum Complex.  This is easily accessible from the UN Avenue Station.  From there, city landmarks like the University of the Philippines Manila, the Philippine General Hospital, the Manila Zoo, Plaza Rajah Sulayman and Remedios Circle in bustling Malate can be reached from the next stop, Pedro Gil station.

 

More historic sites are up the street, as getting down on Vito Cruz station lets you go to De La Salle University and the College of Saint Benilde, Rizal Memorial Stadium, Coconut Palace, and Cultural Center of the Philippines. The next stop, Gil Puyat station, is near the Upside Down Museum, the Buendia Food Court (with a lot of great food options), the World Trade Center, and the bus terminals for provincial trips.

 

Shoppers will want to get down at Libertad station, which traverses the city of Pasay, as the famed Cartimar Shopping Center is located within walking distance from the station. The Dampa sa Pasay, Cuneta Astrodome, and the Pasay City Hall are also nearby. One more stop after this, EDSA station, places you near the SM Mall of Asia complex, with Conrad Manila, Dessert Museum, future IKEA store, and the Philippine Senate which areeasily accessible. The MRT-3 interchange is also located at the EDSA station.

 

Last but not the least, the southernmost stop is Baclaran station, where the Baclaran Shopping Center, Baclaran Church, and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport are located, capping off the eventful trip through the metropolis. The Baclaran Station will soon connect to the new stations being added in the Cavite Extension Project once it is completed.

 

“Our ikotMNL tourism campaign aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, showing the importance of building back better especially after this pandemic. Through this video, we wanted to promote the value of LRT-1’s network, how it is connecting people to life-relevant destinations and delivering them to these places in comfort. These important destinations include food places, shopping areas, leisure sites, schools, work places among others. We wanted to reveal local spots of interest and encourage people to discover more of their neighborhoods via public or active transport, while traveling today still remains largely limited,” LRMC Head of Corporate Communications and Customer Relations Jacqueline Gorospe said. 

 

“We have our mobile app, also called ikotMNL, to equip our commuters with better information about the train rides, destinations, and LRT-1 operations. It is available for download for free on Google Play and App Store to help them on their next LRT-1 trip,” Gorospe added.

 

With the strict implementation of its health and safety protocols, LRMC assures that LRT-1 passengers can have peace of mind while riding the train as they go out for essential needs or even leisure trips around the metro once again.

 

For more updates and info on the LRT-1, follow LRMC on Facebook at facebook.com/officialLRT1, Twitter at @officialLRT1, or download the ikotMNL mobile app for free on Google Play and App Store.

 

Smart announces there’s no need to change your number through MNP when you switch to Smart

Switching to the country’s fastest and most reliable mobile network without having to change your number is now possible as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) launches its Mobile Number Portability (MNP) capability starting today, Sept. 30.  

MNP, which is covered by the MNP Act or RA 11202,  enables Filipinos to retain their mobile number even when they change service providers, giving them greater freedom to choose the best network and services that suit their needs. Under MNP, customers may also switch their prepaid account to a postpaid plan and vice-versa without replacing their mobile number.  

 Make the Smart move now 

 

To switch to the Smart network, a mobile user must first secure a Unique Subscriber Code from his or her originating provider to serve as clearance, and bring it to the nearest Smart Store along with a valid ID and any proof of mobile ownership. From there, Smart shall begin processing the MNP application without any charges.  To know more about making the Smart move, mobile users may also visit x.smart/switch or head to the nearest Smart Store.  

“MNP enables more mobile users to finally make the Smart move and experience the country’s fastest mobile data network without the hassles that go with changing one’s mobile number – from having to import contacts and inform your circles, to relinking digital subscriptions and e-wallets,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.   

“It is also a game-changer for the telco industry because it pushes us to improve and raise the bar on our services, which we at Smart have been constantly doing with our aggressive network improvement efforts and 5G rollout."  

Philippines’ Fastest 5G Network  

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, has recognized these efforts in a new report declaring Smart as the country’s most reliable 5G mobile operator*.   

  

To clinch the award, Smart obtained the highest scores in 5G Consistency and 5G Availability based on Speedtest Intelligence data in Q2 2021. 5G Consistency is calculated based on the percentage of a provider’s users that meet minimum download and upload speeds. On the other hand, 5G Availability identifies the network whose users spend the highest percentage of their time on 5G.  

 

Smart topped 5G Consistency with a score of 89.78 percent versus Globe’s 78.15 percent. Smart also led when it comes to 5G Availability with a score of 14.67 percent versus Globe’s 11.86 percent.   

Prior to this, Ookla has also cited Smart as the Philippines’ Fastest 5G Mobile Network in Q1-Q2 2021**, with median download and upload speeds that are twice as fast as its closest rival.  The firm has also declared Smart as the Philippines' fastest mobile network for four years in a row now.  

“These awards only reinforce the superior customer experience we offer our subscribers. These also inspire us to keep getting better and faster so our customers can live the Giga Life and pursue their passions in our increasingly digitized world,” said Basas.  

 

Since it launched the country's first commercial 5G service in July last year, Smart has now fired up over 4,000 5G sites in more than 3,000 locations across the nation, making it the Philippines' first, fastest, and widest 5G network. 

  

Innovative services for subscribers  

Beyond providing fast mobile connectivity, Smart also constantly dishes out innovative services to stay ahead of subscribers’ needs.  

Those who wish to switch to a Smart Postpaid may sign up for the new Signature Plans+ starting at P999 per month, and enjoy the first postpaid lineup in the country featuring Unli 5G access plus Unli Calls & Texts to All Networks, Unli Calls to All Landline Numbers, and a 12-month mobile subscription to Netflix.   

On the other hand, new Prepaid subscribers will enjoy Giga Hello data, call, and text freebies to keep them connected from the get-go. Smart Prepaid subscribers can also enjoy unlimited access to their favorite apps with Unli GIGA offers, while TNT customers can enjoy Double GIGA Video which comes with 14 GB for more streaming on YouTube, iWantTFC, CignalPlay, and GigaPlay plus 2 GB for all sites and apps valid for 7 days. 

Smart also enables all subscribers to conveniently manage their digital lifestyle with the GigaLife App, an innovative one-stop app that allows subscribers to check their account details, monitor their subscriptions and usage, and buy promos from a comprehensive list of offers to suit every lifestyle. Subscribers may also conveniently transact on the GigaLife App using GigaPay as well as earn and accumulate GigaPoints that may be exchanged for exclusive rewards, lifestyle perks, and awesome experiences.   

Make the Smart move now! Visit x.smart/switch or head to the nearest Smart Store to know more.  

*Most Reliable 5G Mobile Network based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® 5G Availability and 5G Consistency data in Philippines Q2 2021. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.   

**Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q1–Q2 2021. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.   

 

PascualLab launches its natural food supplement brand WellGreens’ newest premium and certified organic products

Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), one of the top-of-mind pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines,¹ launches its natural food supplement brand WellGreens’ newest premium and certified organic products in a campaign and with a new partner in health. 

 

Choose Premium and Certified Organic - WellGreens

WellGreens delivers the organic goodness and natural benefits of these premium ingredients in one convenient capsule: 

Sinta – helps to lower blood sugar2 and relieve symptoms of common cold3

Mangosteen + Malunggay – aids in weight management4 and boosting the immune system5 and milk production in lactating women6

Lagundi + Cuban Oregano – helps relieve mild to moderate cough7 and for Cuban Oregano, 

increases expectoration8

Turmeric – helps reduce inflammation or relieve the pain caused by osteoarthritis9 

and alleviate exercise-induced muscle soreness10

Ginger – helps ease migraine,11 dysmenorrhea,12 and heavy menstrual bleeding13

Malunggay – benefits people with poor nourishment,14 compromised immunity,5 anemia,15 as well as lactating women6

Ampalaya – helps reduce blood sugar level and other risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, such as body weight, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels.16

 

These premium and certified organic WellGreens natural food supplements are made from high-quality and 100% organic ingredients grown and manufactured in one of the largest organic farms in the Philippines, Leonie Agri Corp – a PascualLab subsidiary. 

 

Each WellGreens product is made by LAC using a combination of internationally certified organic methods and adherence to high pharmaceutical standards. LAC is proudly certified organic by the USDA and EU Organic and is also certified by the Department of Agriculture for Good Agricultural Practice, the Food and Drug Authority for Good Manufacturing Practice, and by the Islamic Dawah Council for Halal. These further ensure premium quality 

in each product. 

Alice Dixson Starts Making Good Choices

And in going beyond, WellGreens also takes it further as it welcomes movie and TV actress, and model Alice Dixson, as its newest brand endorser.  Dixson is also a fitspiration so it makes her the natural choice for WellGreens as she walks the talk in terms of her personal journey towards health and wellness.

 

Dixon says: “I started as a commercial model and my initial foray has taken me to TV and then to movies. Just like my work, I’ve also experienced going out of my comfort zone in terms of my health. Years ago, I started working out and eating healthy and I have not looked back since.”  She adds: “Now that I’m a mother, it all the more makes sense to start making good choices for my health. That’s why WellGreens’ offer came at such a right time.”

 

So whether in life or in health, go beyond natural. Choose the premium and certified organic food supplements of WellGreens. 

 

WellGreens organic natural food supplements are exclusively available in Mercury Drug branches nationwide and at PascualLab’s flagship Lazada and Shopee stores.

 

Havas Life will be hosting the webinar “The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene” featuring experts from health care and government

As the world slowly and cautiously reopens and Filipinos pin their hopes on vaccination, it is becoming clear that our post-pandemic lives will never be the same again. With COVID-19 permanently transforming the way we live; we must start to imagine how our future will be shaped by these changes. 

 

As part of its campaign “The New Life: A Health Care Lens Towards a Post-Pandemic World,” Havas Life will be hosting the webinar “The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene” featuring experts from health care and government as they provide their points of view about life coming out of the pandemic. 

Sharing their insights will be Dr. Eric Tayag, Director IV Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service Department of the Department of Health; Dr. Christine Tinio, Vice-President of the Philippine Medical Association; and Dr. Ted Padilla, Executive Director of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines.  The online discussion is the third and last in Havas Life’s series of webinars on the effects of COVID-19 on health and wellness. 

 

The webinar will mainly feature highlights from the Havas Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene, which reflects insights from Filipino prosumers and their views on the role the health sector in paving the way for a better post-pandemic world. The Prosumer Report is a series of thought leadership publications by the Havas Group in order to understand emerging trends. Prosumers are the 30% of the consumers who are today’s leading influencers and market drivers. What prosumers are doing today, mainstream consumers are likely to follow 6 to 18 months after.

 

“While we may not be nearing the end of the pandemic just yet, we should already be thinking of how to cope with its irreversible and long-term effects in our society. There may be a lot of things we still can’t answer with certainty but what is clear is the huge role that the healthcare sector will play even after COVID-19 is no longer a global threat,” said Amor Magno, General Manager of Havas Life. “That’s why Havas Life is investing in these exchanges and reports, because we believe we should think beyond the immediate effects of the pandemic.”

 

Launched early this year, The New Life Webinar series of Havas Life is Havas Media Ortega’s response to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. Havas Life provides an integrated approach to communication by combining market research with medical expertise.

 

The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene webinar will be held on September 30, 4PM to 6PM Manila time. To register, visit https://havaslife.mme.ph/registration/.