UNIQLO is set to reopen its store at SM City Iloilo mall on October 29!

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to reopen its store at SM City Iloilo mall on October 29.  The revamped store, stationed at the Upper Ground floor of the mall’s North Wing, will be expanded from 608 sqm to 969 sqm sales area to ensure a better shopping experience for the Ilonggos. 

“We are excited for Ilonggos to shop from a bigger clothing selection that is stylish yet comfortable.” says Masayoshi Nakamura, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines. “We hope to bring our quality and affordable LifeWear items more accessible to the locals and help them with their everyday lifestyle clothing needs.”

To celebrate the reopening of UNIQLO SM City Iloilo, below are some of the special offers that customers can enjoy during the opening weekend:

Men’s Dry Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

The Men’s Dry Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt uses Kanoko material with additional drying technology for a smoother and more comfortable feel. It is designed with a shoulder and chest-hugging fit—making it easier to move around in.

Now available at Php 790 from Php 990

 

Men’s and Women’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Made with durability and versatility, the Men’s and Women’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt is the ultimate basic t-shirt that has a simple and modern design for a casual but sophisticated look.

Now available at Php 390 from Php 590

 

Women’s Mercerized Cotton Short Sleeve Mini Dress

The Women’s Mercerized Cotton Short Sleeve Mini Dress has a perfect A-line silhouette that gives it a sleek and flattering look. The front and back have different lengths so the dress moves with every movement.

Now available at Php 790 from Php 990.

 

Women’s Ultra Stretch Cropped Leggings

The Women’s Ultra Stretch Cropped Leggings has an impressive stretch that gives body comfort and a beautiful silhouette. It also has an added DRY technology to make it easier to dry after sweating or washing.

Now available at Php 790 from Php 990

Kids Easy Shorts

The Kids Easy Shorts is made with 100% cotton twill fabric for a cool and lightweight feel. Perfect for afternoon playtime, it also has an adjustable elastic waistband to make it comfortable and easy to move around in.

Now available at Php 390 from Php 590.

 

 

(DTI PERMIT: UNIQLO ILOILO LIMITED OFFERS" - "PER DTI-FAIR TRADE PERMIT NO. RVI-ILO-10-096 SERIES OF 2021)

 

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph and download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store.

 

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

 

Cebuana Lhuillier is continuously growing its network to consistently meet the micro-financial needs of every Filipino

For over three decades, Cebuana Lhuillier has been a constant ally for many Filipinos, especially those in dire need of financial resources due to emergencies and unexpected expenses. Thanks to its many branches and consistent top-notch service, Cebuana Lhuillier has become a valuable member of every Filipino family since its early days as an emerging pawnshop brand in the early ‘80s. 

“Cebuana Lhuillier has always believed in its mission of financial inclusion – ensuring that every Filipino has consistent and reliable access to financial services, especially during times of need. The company has remained consistent with this promise in the last three decades, as reflected in our product offerings, service innovations, and constant efforts to increase our branches to reach many of our kababayans,” shared Cebuana Lhuillier president & CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier. 

The need for quick, easy, and reliable access to cash became more pronounced when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Philippines in early 2020 and strict lockdowns were put in place, with pawnshops serving as a one-stop shop for easy loan and remittance transactions. 

A trusted ally during tough times 

For clients like Melanie Gratil of Sorsogon, pawning provides her and her family with the opportunity to start anew while also providing funds for important expenses, “Makakatulong ito pandagdag ng puhunan sa aming fruit stand at gastusin ng mga bata sa eskwelahan. Dito ako sa Cebuana Lhuillier kasi maganda ang appraisal rates nila.” 

The importance of higher appraisal fees was echoed by another long-term client Jhonyfer Gapa who credits the high appraisal fee as a big factor for his continued patronage. Like Melanie, Jhonyfer uses his pawning proceeds to start and sustain a small business. 

Through pawning, clients like Melanie and Jhonyfer are given the opportunity to earn a decent living and continuously provide for their families through their small business which continued to flouris, even in the midst of the pandemic. However, for Raquel Cabigting of Angeles, Pampanga, pawning her valued jewelries has allowed her to sustain a living, especially during these tough times: “May pambili po kami ng pagkain. Salamat po at laging nandiyan ang Cebuana Lhuillier kapag nangangailangan kami ng pera. Natutulungan kami ng pagsasangla,” she shares.

One of the reasons why pawnshops remain an important part of every community is because it’s always accessible to those in need. “Natutuwa ako dahil hindi na ako mahihirapan na magrenew ng sangla dahil nalipat ko na ito sa pinakamalapit na Cebuana branch,” shares Rosana Rosales of Angadanan, Isabela who always relies on pawning for emergency expenses. By moving her pawned items from another pawnshop to a Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshop nearer her residence, she managed to save time and expenses on commute, and remain safe from any unnecessary exposure, especially during these times. 

Melanie, Jhonyfer, Raquel, and Rosana are just some of the many Filipinos who continue to rely on pawnshops amidst the pandemic lockdowns. In a recent “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021” report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 64% of households were in financial distress and had to employ coping strategies. Of this, six out of ten Filipino households that experienced these financial difficulties had to pawn some of their possessions, or worse, reduce their food intake, in order to survive the pandemic. (Source)

CONTINUOUSLY GROWING ITS NETWORK TO REACH MORE KA-CEBUANAS. Amidst the pandemic, Cebuana Lhuillier opens more branches to consistently meet the micro-financial needs of every Filipino. Photo shows one of the recently opened Cebuana Lhuillier container van stores located in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.

 

Committed to put more value into pawning

Cebuana Lhuillier understands the impact of its pawning product in the lives of many Filipinos. Since the beginning of the pandemic, all of its branches remained open to serve the long lines of clients waiting to transact at their doors—with many of its branch operations staff remaining committed to keeping their doors open regardless of the lockdown. 

To ensure accessibility and convenience at all times, the company is currently in the midst of branch expansion efforts to intensify its presence especially in rural areas where access to financial services is lacking. To date, the company has already opened 40 more branches, including a stand-alone container van branch located in Kiblawan, a second-class municipality located in Davao del Sur. 

The three-decade-old company’s commitment to financial accessibility and mobility does not end with the continuous push for expanded physical network, but also extends to its use of various digital channels. Last year, the company launched Cebuana-From-Home, a web-based platform which brings the full pawning experience right at the comfort of its clients’ residences. The page allows users to pawn, renew, and redeem at their convenience. Aside from the website, clients can also do their pawning transactions by typing “Cebuana from Home” in Cebuana Lhuillier’s Facebook Messenger and by also calling or texting the branch nearest them. 

Cebuana Lhuillier continues to offer its clients up to 35% higher appraisal rate, giving more value and pawn proceeds for their pawned jewelry and gadgets. Giving its Ka-Cebuanas even more bang for their buck has allowed the company to continuously earn the loyalty of its clients through the years. 

Lhuillier adds, “By providing our clients greater accessibility to our pawning service—whether through physical or online channels—while still ensuring that they get the best value for their pawned items highlights Cebuana Lhuillier’s commitment to grow and evolve based on the ever-evolving needs of the market.” 

To further add excitement to the company’s push for its pawning service and to usher in the coming Christmas season, Cebuana Lhuillier recently launched the “Sangla Xpress to the Max,” a promo for new pawn and pawn renewal transactions. At stake is a brand-new motorcycle and cash prizes for lucky clients who will transact at any Cebuana Lhuillier branch nationwide or through Cebuana-from-Home. Promo runs until November 14, 2021. 

Supplementing the “Sangla Xpress to the Max” promo are recently-launched promos for pawning and remittance transactions specifically customized, based on the company’s regional markets nationwide. With varying prizes from gold j, sacks of rice, motorcycles, gadgets, noche buena packages, and cash prizes up to half a million pesos, the market-specific promotions are pegged to give additional incentives and excitement for Ka-Cebuana clients all the way till December 31, 2021. 

For more information on Cebuana Lhuillier and its latest promotions, go to www.cebuanalhuillier.com or visit the Cebuana Lhuillier Facebook page. 

Cebu Pacific continues to spur travel as it launched its trademark Piso fare for all domestic and international destinations

The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) continues to spur travel as it launched its trademark Piso fare for all domestic and international destinations, available for five straight days, for the first time ever!  

Up until October 14, passengers can enjoy CEB’s lowest base fare at only PHP1 to over 47 domestic routes and 11 international routes. With this special #CEBSuperSeatFest, everyJuan has plenty of time to plan for their travels from June 1 to August 31, 2022.

“As we enter the last quarter of the year, we are happy to have seen some positive developments in the travel industry. More and more people are gaining confidence to travel again, and we are happy to keep supporting our sector’s recovery through our trademark low fares,” said Candice Iyog, CEB vice-president for Marketing & Customer Experience.

CEB’s first-ever five-day sale will give everyJuan the opportunity to plan ahead and book that much-awaited beach trip to Boracay, Bohol, Coron, Siargao; or visit family and friends in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, and more destinations across CEB’s widest domestic network.

CEB flights to chosen international destinations, such as Tokyo (Narita) and Osaka are also up for grabs. 

“We look forward to having more Juans on board again as we endeavor to safely bring you to your desired destinations for #MoreSmilesAhead,” added Iyog.

Everyjuan can continue to travel with peace of mind with CEB as it continues to enable all passengers to avail of unlimited rebooking as needed.

Fly easy with Cebu Pacific and take advantage of this ongoing piso sale!  Book now at cebupacificair.com for #MoreSmilesAhead. 

Cebu Pacific has been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.com for its COVID-19 safety compliance as it continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, in accordance with global aviation standards. These include contactless procedures, thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols for all aircraft and facilities, mandatory wearing of masks and face shields for both passengers and crew, as well as Antigen testing for CEB frontliners before duty. On top of these, our aircraft are also equipped with hospital-grade HEPA filters with 99.99% efficacy, keeping viruses at bay.To date, CEB has already vaccinated 97% of its flying crew. 

CEB currently flies to 32 domestic destinations from its Manila and Cebu hubs, on top of nine (9) international destinations from Manila.

Natucair, a Japanese fabric freshener spray brand made to remove odors, kills 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2

Breakthrough clinical studies have found that Natucair, a Japanese fabric freshener spray brand made to remove odors, kills >99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 for up to 24 hours. 

Earth Corporation, the leading Japanese household company behind Natucair, recently made an announcement on its viral test conducted by Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center (QTEC).

“The viral studies conducted by (QTEC) in Kobe, Japan showed that Natucair Linen and Fabric Spray was effective in killing >99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 suspension up to 24 hours on fabric, making it an important product in preventing the spread of the virus not only to loved ones and family within the same household, but to the public” explains Shintaro Noda, in charge of regional marketing of Earth Corporation.

Natucair, a Japanese fabric freshener spray brand made to remove odors, kills >99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 for up to 24 hours.

Yuya Suzuki of Research and Development showed great excitement for these results. “In such difficult times, any additional caution to protect against COVID-19 is welcome and we’re proud to ensure that Natucair can play a role in helping Filipinos remove the virus from their fabrics.”

This groundbreaking discovery comes just as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the Philippines. The high transmission rate of the virus has caused record numbers of new cases being reported at an alarming rate. Cases continued to spike this September as the Department of Health (DOH) reported a staggering record of over 26,000 cases in a day.

Natucair is the first fabric freshener spray available in the Philippines that can kill SARS-CoV-2 on linen and fabric including car seat covers for up to 24 hours.

One potential point of transmission that should not be taken for granted is fabrics. Recently, the BBC reported a study led by microbiologist Dr. Katie Laird that looked into the survival rate of COVID-19 on commonly worn fabrics. It was found the virus could survive for up to 3 full days on fabric.

With this in mind, remaining cautious and diligent is paramount for Filipinos nationwide. Continued adherence to recommended health and safety protocols such as mask-wearing in public, social distancing, and limited outdoor errands will be key in remaining safe from the virus. Additional steps at home can be taken as well to help prevent the spread to family members. Keeping fabrics in and around the home clear of the virus for up to 24 hours will be a valuable step in avoiding infection.

Noda goes on to explain that Natucair continues to be a helpful tool for every Filipino’s daily routine. “Vigilance about our health continues to be of utmost importance in our daily lives as we grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is why Earth Corporation is thrilled about Natucair’s efficacy in killing SARS-CoV-2 for up to 24 hours.” 

          Natucair is designed to remove odors and germs on everyday fabrics including the inner               fabric linings of shoes.

Noda continues, “Natucair is designed to remove odors and germs on everyday fabrics such as bedsheets, curtains, clothes, car seat covers and even the inner fabric linings of shoes and motorcycle helmets. We highly recommend using Natucair regularly on fabric items in and around the house to keep you protected from SARS-CoV-2. For example, hard to wash items like upholstered couches where various members of the family or guests sit together in close contact can be sprayed down with Natucair to remove odors, germs and SARS-CoV-2 lingering on the fabric. Or one can even spray down their clothes in the morning and not worry about the virus on their clothes when they get home at the end of the day. This full 24 hours of protection allows us to not worry about spreading the virus on our clothes and fabric. It provides peace of mind to many Filipinos who may potentially be exposed to the virus when having to go to work or run errands outside.” 

Noda believes that Natucair can provide great convenience, safety and comfort that similar products cannot attest to. Natucair is the first fabric freshener spray available in the Philippines that can kill SARS-CoV-2 on linen and fabric for up to 24 hours. As such, Natucair is an essential item in every household especially in these difficult times.

PayMaya turns PayDay sales into PayDay Save from October 10 to 17!

There’s truly nothing like treating yourself after all your hard work every PayDay - from splurging on a good meal at your favorite restaurant, to finally buying that air fryer you’ve been eyeing for a while. While these PayDay sales and 10.10 budols are enticing, it's also important to ensure that you're spending your sweldo smartly, and not simply giving in to impulse buys that you'll soon regret. 

Digital payments leader, PayMaya, lets you do just that with its #PayMayaPayDaySave offers - giving you massive savings of up to P1,500 when paying for the things you need like your Meralco bill, or the things that elevate your day like a Spotify Premium Subscription for your daily soundtrack needs, from October 10 to 17, 2021.   

Now you can indulge in spending your hard-earned sweldo on yourself and on your loved ones without feeling guilty – because you know you’re spending smartly with PayMaya. Your go-to e-wallet has also partnered with your favorite brands to ensure that you get to shop with only legit items - no more worrying about getting scammed or not getting your money's worth. Say goodbye to 10.10 budols, and hello to saving while you spend with these offers!

Save up to P500 on your Meralco bill when you settle it via the PayMaya app for the first time – with a minimum spend of P1,500. Within a few taps on your smartphone, you can already complete your transaction and enjoy the 33% savings (max of P500) as a cashback that you can use to treat yourself later! 

You can also enjoy up to P150 in savings when you settle other bills on the PayMaya app. When you pay a minimum of P1,000 for any of the 600 billers featured on the app, you’ll get 10% savings if you’re a new user or 5% savings, if you’re a returning user, max of P150 as a cashback.  

When shopping for your groceries and other essentials, be sure to scan-to-pay via PayMaya QR to enjoy safer transactions and save up to P200 at your go-to supermarket or retail store for a minimum spend of P500. First time PayMaya users will get to enjoy a 20% cashback on the transaction while returning PayMaya users will get 10% cashback as savings at establishments like Robinsons Supermarket, Shopwise, Super8, AllDay, Waltermart, Mercury Drug, Watsons, The SM Store, Abenson and many more!  

 

First-time Spotify users can now purchase Spotify Premium subscription plans and enjoy savings of up to P194. Get up to 100% cashback off your first month when you use your registered PayMaya mobile number to pay, to access more than 70 million music tracks and 2.2 million podcasts. This offer is applicable for the following Spotify Premium Plans:  

 

Student (P65) Monthly Subscription Plan  

Individual (P149) Monthly Subscription Plan  

Duo (P169) Monthly Subscription Plan  

Family (194) Monthly Subscription Plan 

 

You can also rack up savings when shopping or ordering online – be it for a nice meal for your family, or a new kitchen must-have. Simply pay with your PayMaya mobile number at your go-to website or at the in-app MayaMall to save up to P200. Just be sure to spend a minimum of P500, to get a 20% cashback for first-time PayMaya users, and 10% cashback for returning PayMaya users. You can enjoy this deal with brands including  Jollibee, McDonald’s, Bonchon, Frankie’s, Army Navy, 8cuts, Ooma, Landers Pick.a.roo, AllDay, and many more!  

 

Save up to P100 when you purchase digital vouchers, prepaid airtime load, and gaming pins at the PayMaya in-app Shop. When you spend a minimum of P200, you’ll get a 10% cashback if you’re a first-time PayMaya user or a 5% cashback if you’re a returning user. Enjoy these extra savings when buying gaming pins like Steam, Xbox, Mobile Legends, PUBG, and Valorant; transportation credits from beep, and Grab; and lifestyle subscriptions like Viu and even Tinder for yourself or for a friend! 

 

On top of these savings for your wants and needs, you can also get an additional reward of P200 when you complete these Smart Spending Goals with PayMaya:  

 

Cash-in worth at least P5,000 to your PayMaya Account   

Send Money worth a minimum of P1,000 to a verified PayMaya user using the PayMaya Send Money Feature 

Purchase a min. of P200 from the In-App Shop OR Pay a Biller in the PayMaya App worth at least P1,500  

Scan to Pay with PayMaya QR for a min. spend of P500 OR Pay with their PayMaya-registered number for a min. spend of P500 

 

With PayMaya, it’s easy to stretch your sweldo to cover both your wants and needs – and even save a little extra so you can have a payday with no regrets.

 

To check out all available offers, simply go to the Missions tab on your PayMaya app. From the app homepage, just click the profile button at the upper right side of your app, choose Missions, and see the full list of ongoing offers from merchant and biller partners. 

 

Download the PayMaya app from Android Playstore or iOS App Store, and register to enjoy the safety, convenience, and additional savings when paying for your wants and needs! 

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, enterprises, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is one of the leading payments processors for "everyday" merchants in key industries such as retail, food, transportation, utilities, and e-commerce.    

 

It provides more than 38 million registered users access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently cash in, pay, cash out, and remit through its over 300,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 55,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. 

For more information, visit www.PayMaya.com. 

 

Canva offers resources to make learning and interacting more engaging this back-to-school season with Canva Eskwela

As Filipino teachers and students kick off yet another school year in virtual classrooms, online design platform Canva offers resources to make learning and interacting more engaging this back-to-school season with Canva Eskwela.

For many Filipino teachers, connecting with their students has become extra challenging with the absence of physical interaction, making learners more prone to fatigue and lack of focus. With Canva Eskwela, teachers can create fun and compelling presentations as well as activities to encourage more lively class discussions.

The Canva Eskwela page  features free and visually engaging content especially tailored for educators and learners in the Philippines: from desktop organizers and lesson plan templates, to presentations and ice breakers to make virtual classes more interactive and fun.

“Through Canva Eskwela, we want to express our deep appreciation for our teachers and students who push themselves to teach and learn as we navigate the new normal. We know it is especially challenging for our teachers to reach out to students and inspire them to get excited about school while we continue to hold classes online,” expressed Canva Country Manager Yani Hornilla-Donato. “We want to support them through locally relevant digital education resources that they can easily access for free.”

Canva is known for being user-friendly and accessible even to those with no design background and it is even more convenient for educators to create content from scratch with Canva Eskwela so they can save time and focus on other tasks.

With Canva for Education, students and teachers can also access easy-to-learn resources such as videos and audio recordings that contain tips and guides on designing their materials. Teachers can also find a community where they can share stories and best practices and support one another on the Canva for Filipino TeachersFacebook group.

To sign up for Canva Eskwela for FREE, go to www.canva.com/education/canva-eskwela/.

Maharlika Partylist: Social entrepreneurship and the fight for progress

 Now that we have a clearer picture of the upcoming presidential race, I am sure we all have our favorites or perhaps you have made a decision as to who you are voting for come election day. But more than just the President, Vice President, Senators and Congressmen and Mayors, we also have to vote for a partylist.

 

Political parties and sectoral organizations will vie for 63 slots for representatives in the upcoming 19th Congress.  These party-list representatives are expected to represent the interests of their sector or party in creating bills and resolutions serving for three years per term and can be nominated by the elected group for a maximum of three consecutive terms. 

 

As these party-list organizations have the same responsibilities, powers and benefits as the congressmen elected from the districts (and receive equal amounts of pork barrel) , its  important to get to know them as well.

One of those organizations going for a seat in congress is the  Maharlika Partylist.

Led by its Chairperson and First Nominee Alvin Sahagun, MAHARLIKA stands for Malawakang Alyansa para sa Halaga ng kultura kasaysayang at Adbokasiya tungo sa Responsableng Liderato at Ideyolohiya ng Kahusayan at Asenso ng lahing Pilipino. It represents the urban poor, small businessmen/entrepreneurs,  and indigenous people. During the pandemic, they have reached out to poor communities sending financial help and groceries who are affected by Covid-19. 

 

If you recall the word MAHARLIKA became part of the headlines when President Rodrigo Duterte proposed renaming the country "Maharlika-- to pay homage to the country's pre-colonial past. 

 

Pres. Duterte revived the  idea first advocated by former president Ferdinand Marcos. During  his regime, Marcos popularized the word and named the state broadcaster, a north-south highway and a presidential hall after it, promoting  the term to mean nobility, but historians say Maharlika refers to the warrior class that served the ruling clans during pre-Hispanic times.

For the partylist, however, they chose the name MAHARLIKA to reflect the nobility, the "great by birth," and greatness in character of FIlipinos in its hope to instill pride and uplift more people into being part of the middle class. 

 

At a recent press conference, the organization, "Samahan ng Maharlikang Pilipino," or simply MAHARLIKA said they hope to bring a solution to the common problems of communities by promoting businesses and social entrepreneurship.  

MAHARLIKA stands for Malawakang Alyansa para sa Halaga ng kultura kasaysayang at Adbokasiya tungo sa Responsableng Liderato at Ideyolohiya ng Kahusayan at Asenso ng lahing Pilipino.

 

Established in 2017, the organization is composed of members from all over the country who aspire to help preserve the rich culture and history of the Philippines.

The organization hopes to uplift the standard of life of all Filipinos through skill development that will help strenghten the local communities.

 

MAHARLIKA hopes to pursue reforms that will uplift the standard of filipino lives centered on three K’s Kasanayan (skills) Kabuhayan (livelihood) Kaunlaran (Development)

Kasanayan–The partylist seeks to give equal opportunity to all Filipinos including our indigenous people to improve their skills, talents, and education through free training.

Kabuhayan– As Sahagun believes that business is way to prosperity, Maharlika hopes to involve more Pinoys in business to strengthen financial institutions and initiate social entrepreneruship programs where ordinary Filipinos can invest and earn.

Kaunlaran – Establish the identity, history and rich culture as a Maharlikang Pilipino and make that sense of pride the foundation of continued progress.

In his speech that was delivered by spokesperson Lloyd Luna, Sahagun recalled how he overcame struggles and how the partylist hopes it could do the same for a lot of Filipinos.   

 

In his message, Sahagun, the businessman behind the networking/direct selling company We Evolve Marketing Corporation and chariman/founder of team Advocate Change Club, shared that 7 years ago, he lost his business, lost his job, had no house, no car and was struggling to make ends meet to provide for his family. 

But through the support of his family, friends  and even strangers who believed in him, who gave him a chance he was able to turn his life around.

"Dahil sa pagsisikap at pananalig sa Diyos, nagkaroon ako ng lahat ng wala ako seven years ago. Ano raw ba ang sikreto ko?" he said.

"Simple lang ang sagot ko: hindi ko kinalimutan kung sino ako. hindi ko kinalimutan na ang pilipino ay likas na magaling, likas na mahusay, likas na matatag. kung tama lang ang mindset natin sa buhay at di tayo bibitiw sa mga pangarap natin, malalampasan antin ang lahat ng pagsubok na darating sa buhay natin."

 

He says that the beginning of his story is the same as the stories of millions of other filipinos who everyday live in fear because they have no money to pay the rent, fear of getting their electricity cut and afraid that they won't be able to provide for their families because of the high cost of commodities. Filipinos who are desperate and have nowhere to go or ask for help. 

 

In the end, however, Sahagun believes his story is also the same success story of many other Filipinos. "Subalit ang bandang huli ng kwento ko ay kwento din ng ilang Pilipino na naging matagumpay at ngayon ay mas masaya na sa buhay. At kung mayroon batayan kung bakit kami ay nagtagumpay--ito ay ang ating kasaysayan. Ang mga Pilipino--noon at ngayon--ay likas na mahusay, magaling at di sumusuko sa laban ng buhay."

 

The MAHARLIKA partylist hopes to raise the quality of life of the ordinary Filipinos  and make more middle class. This can be done through teaching how to use their skills and give them opportunities to start their own business  and improve their financial knowledge.   

 

Global mental health and well-being organization MindNation partners with Propel Manila to redefine “therapy” in retail therapy

Premier mental health care organization MindNation redefines therapy in ‘retail therapy’ by offering its most affordable therapy sessions and bundles exclusively this World Mental Health Day, October 10!

 

10.10 is one of the biggest sale seasons of the year where everyone is raring for some retail therapy.Coincidentally, October 10 is also World Mental Health Day. To celebrate this doubly special day, global mental health and well-being organization MindNation and creative ad agency Propel Manila are teaming up to redefine “therapy” in retail therapy in an effort to normalize the conversation surrounding mental health.

 

Only on October 10, 2021, MindNation is launching the Real Retail Therapy Sale， where teletherapy sessions and bundles will be up for grabs for only Php 1,010 per session (from Php 2,500 / session). People can purchase the following mental health services:

 

●      Stress Reliever ©, a one hour session with a psychologist who will help you build healthy ways to cope with stress and change negative thought patterns.

●      Deep Sleep ©, a one-hour session with a psychologist to help identify behaviors, manage thoughts, feelings, and emotions that interfere with a healthy night’s sleep;

●      Self-Love Pack ©, which includes 3 one-hour sessions with a psychologist to help them set boundaries, live intentionally, and have better relationships with the ones who matter. 

●      Anti-Anxiety Plan ©, that comes with three one-hour sessions with a psychologist to help you learn how to cope with fears, worries, and negative thoughts. 

●      Depression Healing Plan ©, where you can avail of three one-hour sessions with a psychologist to help you develop positive thinking, alleviate stress, and boost self-esteem.

 

You can purchase as many sessions as you want on 10.10 and schedule them until the end of November 2021. MindNation Care Coordinators can assist you in the booking process in as quick as 2 minutes!

 

“Part of our advocacy is normalizing conversations about mental health and breaking down the stigma around seeking professional help," says MindNation co-founder and Chief Executive Officer  Kana Takahashi. "We hope that our 10.10 Real Retail Therapy promo breaks down barriers and makes people regard therapy as nothing to be ashamed of."

 

In a country where around 6 million citizens are estimated to be living with depression and anxiety, it is unfortunate that the stigma surrounding mental illness and getting help is still at large. Through the 10.10 Real Retail Therapy Sale, MindNation and Propel Manila aim to raise awareness on the importance of investing in one’s mental health, make therapy more approachable, and get people to talk about it more openly.

 

“Mental health is quite close to the heart of our agency. And we’re very happy to partner with MindNation in helping normalize therapy and promote well-being during these times. This is just the start of many stigma-breaking collaborations,” says Propel Manila partner and chief creative Raymund Sison.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to catch the best budol yet for yourself or someone you care about! Head on over to MindNation Facebook Messenger or the GoodWork app for a full list of these amazing deals and “Add To Care” this 10.10 only! 

 

 

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