Celebrity moms Joyce Pring and Sophie Albert zero in on handwashing as added protection against COVID-19

Handwashing remains as one of the most effective precautions against COVID-19 alongside social distancing, wearing of face masks, and vaccination. With the emergence of COVID-19 variants, one thing remains constant – the safety protocols mandated by experts aimed at reducing COVID-19 transmissions. 

 

COVID-19 infections among children have been rising due to the emergence of new variants, which leads parents to think of more ways on how they could double-up their children’s protection against the virus. Even TV personalities and actresses such as Joyce Pring and Sophie Albert have been taking extra precaution especially since they have newborns. 

TV personality and host Joyce Pring conducted an experiment in her vlog showcasing how Safeguard effectively removes germs from hands through a germ simulation experiment. Using Glo Germ gel and UV light, this experiment aimed to demonstrate the stickiness of germs and why proper hand hygiene is crucial in protecting you from illness-causing germs and bacteria. Using Safeguard Pure White Foaming Hand Soap and following the recommended steps and duration of proper handwashing, the blacklight displayed successful removal of all the germs in Joyce’s hands. 

 

Joyce also had a chat with P&G’s Principal Scientist for Asia, Middle East, and Africa, David Khoo, on the importance of proper handwashing in protecting oneself from germs and bacteria. Some of the key points discussed were the correct way of washing hands, the 7 steps of proper handwashing, and the truth behind Safeguard’s 99.9% germ protection claim.  When asked if Safeguard’s claim that it can remove 99.9% was true, Dr. Kho explained “we wouldn’t put a claim like that without testing, we’re obsessed with testing. The way we do it is we apply a certain amount of test germ on a person’s hand or on a sample of artificial skin and then we remove or wash it with a safeguard soap and then we test the germs that remain after that.”

 

Safeguard does not only protect against 99.9% of germs and bacteria, but it also keeps the skin healthy despite frequent handwashing. In a separate vlog, actress and TV personality Sophie Albert did an experiment testing Safeguard’s and other handwashing brand’s pH levels. It revealed that Safeguard’s Pure White Liquid Hand Soap is pH balanced, while the other brand went beyond the range of ideal pH level. Unbalanced hand soaps have the tendency of disrupting the skin’s protective barrier, leaving it dried and irritated. This is especially dangerous for children given that they have more delicate and sensitive skin. 

 

COVID-19 transmissions have been steadily increasing the past few weeks. Now more than ever, everyone must strictly adhere to standard health protocols such as social distancing, wearing of face masks, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and handwashing to protect oneself from the virus. It is equally important to choose a tried and tested brand to wash your hands with in order to ensure that hands are protected from illness causing germs and bacteria, while maintaining a healthy skin barrier despite frequent handwashing. PAMET-recommended Safeguard has Infinishield technology where it inhibits reproduction of germs and bacteria and protects in between washes leaving behind particles that act as a protective shield against germs and bacteria. Safeguard’s innovations in germ protection keeps them the country’s most trusted brand in germ protection for over 55 years, making the brand a household name. 

 

Keep your hands free from illness causing germs and bacteria while keeping it healthy and moisturized byshopping your Safeguard essentials in leading supermarkets, drugstores, Shopee, or Lazada. 

World Vision remains committed to serve more affected families in hard-to-reach areas and complement government efforts in rebuilding devastated communities

 

A month after Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) entered Philippine shores and left billions worth of agriculture and infrastructure damages, World Vision supported more than 9,000 families including 10,912 children with life-saving relief aid in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte.

 

World Vision, a child-focused and relief aid organization, distributed more than 2,000 food packs, 2,200 hygiene kits, 1,600 kitchen kits, 2,200 non-food items, 1,000 shelter kits, and 900 water purification kits to families who were left without electricity, homes, water, and communications signal for weeks. 

World Vision also provided a 7x6 meter tent in Siargao Island, one of the hardest hit communities in Mindanao, south of the Philippines, to assist the local government’s medical efforts in the island.

 

“We are grateful for the generous contribution of our sponsors and donors to the organization’s emergency response,” says Rommel Fuerte, National Director of World Vision in the Philippines. “But more work needs to be done, especially for the children’s wellbeing.”

 

Fuerte, who visited affected families and children in Surigao del Norte for several days last December 2021, also expresses his concerns on the impact of Typhoon Odette on children.  “For several days, even until now, many of the communities in the affected provinces have no electricity. Families have no proper shelter, and difficulty getting clean water. In a situation such as this, children’s health is at risk making them more vulnerable to illnesses, which will become a cause for concern amid the continuous spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country.” 

 

World Vision remains committed to serve more affected families in hard-to-reach areas and complement government efforts in rebuilding devastated communities – providing a safe place for children. 

 

For more information and how you can support World Vision’s emergency response, please visit www.worldvision.org.ph or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter. 

4 things to look for when embarking on a new career path

Since the pandemic happened, many people have been considering a career change. If you’re on the lookout for a new career path, it’s very important to carefully assess your options and make the right choice before you take the big leap and make a career shift.

If you’ve been thinking about embarking on a new career path, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, lists down the top things that you should look at when switching jobs or checking out new career opportunities.

Choosing the right career can help you feel fulfilled both as a professional and as an individual.

 

Career fulfillment.  Your career usually takes up a big part of your life. Choosing the right career that gives you a meaningful purpose can help you feel fulfilled both as a professional and as an individual. For instance, with AXA’s elite program for financial advisors and leaders called AXA Prime, you’ll have the opportunity to give your career a boost or have an additional income stream during these uncertain times while helping other people protect what matters to them.

Social environment. Another factor that you might want to consider is the environment and culture of your workplace. If you like meeting new people and prefer working with groups of people, AXA Prime can help you build rapport with like-minded professionals and mentors who are success-driven and goal-oriented. Working with a supportive team is vital for a career that’s productive, efficient, and successful.

Training and advancement opportunity. It’s also important to seek a career path that can equip you with relevant knowledge and skills. As a member of AXA Prime, you will get to work with only the best specialized digital tools. All members will also have access to various immersive training programs under the AXA Prime Development Center that will help you become the best version of yourself in your career, grow your network, and open diverse career and travel opportunities. AXA is a global company with headquarters in Paris, France, and covering 11 markets in Asia including the Philippines.  

Personal growth. As you contemplate your future career, you should also think about your growth and as an individual. Try to look for a brand that also places importance on personal development at work. That way, you can hone your skills and achieve outstanding results. AXA Prime is designed to help unlock your full potential, attain long-term career goals, help you be successful, and become part of the next generation of leaders.

When it comes to reinventing your career during these trying times, it’s never too late to reevaluate your goals and make a fresh start in your career without putting your aspirations on hold.

To join AXA Prime, visit https://bit.ly/AXAPrimeCareerMove

 

Watch out for the arrival of V23 series in the Philippines!

This 2022, vivo makes a splash in the new year with the much-awaited launch of the V23 series that’s bound to be next “it” phone for influencers, style leaders, and content creators—the selfie set—with its revolutionary photochromic design and outstanding performance. Head on to https://www.vivoglobal.ph/v23-prelaunch/ to know more about vivo’s latest series smartphone. 

The vivo V23 Series includes a photochromic technology that allows the smartphone to change in color when exposed to UV light. 

Taking selfie phones to the next level, the V23 features an impressive 50 MP Front Camera for amazing detail coupled with an 8 MP Dual Front Vlog Camera—go ahead, strike a pose, day or night! It’s custom JNV chip assures of images that are brighter and more beautiful while videos look more natural and crisp-clear.

Delighting design

Like you and your ever-changing hues, the V23 series is first in its class to feature a stunning color changing glass process that instantly changes color when exposed to UV light—shifting in intensity and shades; in mood and feel. A real game changer!

Capture your life’s best moments

Be it for vlogging, or selfies, the V23 series is there to provide users with a powerful device that brings out the artistic filmmaker and keen-eyed photographer in you.

For those who love taking selfies with the gang, its 8MP Super Wide-Angle Camera allows for portrait shoots like never before, ensuring no one is left out in the frame. The V23 series’ custom JNV chip is also equipped with the highest-pixel sensor in the industry that allows its user to take poster-level selfies, where even the finest of details are captured distinctively.

Attuned to your lifestyle

In keeping with today’s active consumer lifestyles, the V23 series is designed to be the perfect partner on the go with its Dual 5G Standby and VoNR. Users can also enjoy freedom and power in their hands with its 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM with 4GB RAM Extended 2.0—allowing for more files, more videos, and more high-definition movies to be stored with no loss in performance. The Extended RAM also enables users to run multiple apps at once, at consistently fast speeds.

As Gen Z’s embrace more immersive and connected experiences that’s enabled through technology, their authentic selves easily shine through. With the style and power that the vivo V23 series provides, they can now share their life’s most exciting moments to the world!

For more updates about the V23 Series, visit vivo Philippines’ official website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels.

The HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket are equipped with the latest imaging technology to enjoy unrivaled camera performance

Huawei welcomes the Philippines to the new era of smartphone aesthetics and mobile photography. Following its preorder announcement, they officially released the flagship King HUAWEI P50 Pro and the most beautiful foldable smartphone P50 Pocket with a generous amount of freebies. 

The HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket are equipped with the latest imaging technology for users to enjoy unrivaled camera performance. These are also designed in collaboration with haute couture designer, Iris van Herpen. Moreover, both introduce a new True-Form Dual-Matrix camera system which offers a perfect combination of form and function. And equipped with advanced imaging processors, HUAWEI XD Optics and XD Fusion Pro Image Engine for users to enjoy improved image clarity, high dynamic range, and intelligent computational photography.

Deliver flagship photography experience with the P50 Pro

Huawei P Series is considered as excellent choice for professional smartphone photographers and hobbyists because of its flagship performance and incredible camera technology. Hence, with the HUAWEI P50 Pro’s camera system, expect that users will not have to compromise on picture quality and speed. This smartphone’s cameras bring together the advanced capabilities of multiple lenses, HUAWEI XD Optics, and HUAWEI XD Fusion Pro Engine to create an incredibly versatile mobile imaging solution for users’ photography and videography needs.

The HUAWEI P50 Pro’s Dual-Matrix Camera system delivers True to Life imagery with greater clarity and high dynamic supported by the all-new computational imaging solutions, HUAWEI XD Optics and XD Fusion Pro Image Engine.  The camera has been engineered so all you have to do is line up your shot, whether it’s low-light, close-up or zoom shots. Using the upgraded features enables the telephoto lens to capture photographs in detail, clarity, with better differentiation between far and close objects. 

HUAWEI XD Optics enables the smartphone to rectify optical errors and reproduce fine details. On the other hand, the XD Fusion Pro Image Engine significantly improves detail, color and dynamic range while the True-Chroma Image Engine delivers the highest possible color accuracy, creating images that reflect what is seen by the human eye. 

Thanks to its XD Fusion Pro solution, the HUAWEI P50 Pro delivers true-to-life imagery with extreme clarity and adaptability, supporting an unprecedented 200x zoom range. This allows you to take clear photos of objects at an unprecedented distance, simply zoom in on your subject and shoot a detailed image that you can keep forever. No longer will the images be blurry and pixelated, but with the HUAWEI P50 Pro, your zoomed in photos will be sharp and detailed. It also supports 4K video recording across the full focal range and an all-new AIS Pro image stabilization solution.

The HUAWEI P50 Pro is also gracefully lightweight, packing a large display and battery encased in a slim body that is comfortable to hold on hand. The HUAWEI P50 Pro has a 6.6-inch1 display, an overall thickness of 8.5 mm, 4360 mAh battery, and a weight of about 195g. With up to 120 Hz refresh rate and 300 Hz touch sampling rate, users can enjoy a smooth and responsive experience.

Experience Fashionable and Amazing tech innovations with P50 Pocket

As the newest member to join the HUAWEI P Series, the HUAWEI P50 Pocket continues a legacy of aesthetic excellence with a unique eye-catching design, which sees intricate etchings on its outer casing beautifully intertwine light and shadow. In an age where there is a desire for smaller, more portable, and powerful devices, the HUAWEI P50 Pocket achieves the delicate balance between portability and function – all by fusing innovation with artistry.

The HUAWEI P50 Pocket represents the fourth major breakthrough in hinge design in the development history of Huawei's foldable phones. The HUAWEI P50 Pocket adopts a more precise and refined water drop-shaped design and features the All-New Multi-Dimensional Hinge Design that is unique to the industry. The All-New Multi-Dimensional Hinge Design has the advantages of large bending radius, small stress on the screen, and solves the issue of a large gap in the folding area. This design creates a thinner phone with less convex on the back cover. Most importantly, such design creates a seamless fit when the phone is folded and no visible crease when unfolded.

The HUAWEI P50 Pocket packs a 40MP True-Chroma Camera, a 13 MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera with a 120-degree wide field of view, and a 32 MP Ultra Spectrum Camera. It features rear camera portrait selfie algorithms and uses the big camera sensor to boost low light performance, allowing for more atmospheric selfies with great detail, even in backlit or low-light environments.

The HUAWEI P50 Pocket introduces an all-new Sunscreen detection function. The smartphone’s Cover Screen supports the display of notifications, schedule, calendar, music, weather, and control of other features.  And It also supports maximum privacy when the device is folded, automatically disabling its cameras, microphone, and location, and re-enables them upon unfolding.

The HUAWEI P50 Pocket folds seamlessly into an ultra-slim, lightweight body that is comfortable to hold and fits easily in a purse. Unfolded, it offers a generous 6.9-inch, 21:9 display, which delivers an extraordinary experience when watching videos or movies. It also has a pixel density of 442ppi, and supports 1.07 billion colors and the P3 wide color gamut – providing incredible color authenticity and pristine picture quality.

Explore Super Device Features of P50 Pro and P50 Pocket

Both HUAWEI P50 Pro and P50 Pocket are powered by EMUI 12 which enables different smart devices to connect more easily and collaborate better in all scenarios. It has Super Device features that enable easy, smooth, secure, and reliable connection and interaction between different HUAWEI smart devices, taking the user experience to the next level.

The EMUI 12 comes with an improved Control Panel which users can access through a swipe, offering an easier and more intuitive way to connect multiple devices together. Its distributed security features enable password and facial recognition across multiple devices, ensuring safe and verified access to data.

The HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket also come pre-installed with AppGallery, the official app store for Huawei devices. Users can download from a growing selection of top apps and enjoy exclusive giveaways, rebates, and coupons.

Purchase HUAWEI P50 Pro from February 4 until February 10, 2022, and P50 Pocket from February 4 until February 17, 2022, to get special freebies!

• Buy HUAWEI P50 Pro worth PHP 52,999 and get FREE HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 worth PHP 7999.

• Buy HUAWEI P50 Pocket in White worth PHP 69,999 or the Premium Edition worth PHP 86,999 and get FREE HUAWEI Watch 3 worth PHP 18,999. 

HUAWEI P50 Pro  Huawei Online Store  Lazada  Shopee

HUAWEI P50 Pocket  Huawei Online Store  Shopee

Vouchers (limited supply on a first-come, first-serve basis) and Worry-Free Services

HUAWEI app vouchers:

1-month HUAWEI Video plus VIP and 2 HUAWEI Video Movie Pass worth PHP 310 3-month HUAWEI Music Premium worth PHP 387 HUAWEI Books book credit worth PHP 50 3-month HUAWEI Themes redemption voucher worth PHP 150 1-month HUAWEI Mobile Cloud 2TB storage worth PHP 499

The HUAWEI P50 Pro Worry-Free Service

1 to 1 VIP Hotline Free Pick Up and Delivery Free repair under warranty 1-time screen replacement with first 3-month of purchase Extend 1 year warranty at 20% discount

The HUAWEI P50 Pocket Worry-Free Service

1 to 1 VIP Hotline Free Pick Up and Delivery Free repair under warranty 1-year screen protection at 20% discount  Extend 1-year warranty at 20% discount

*Visit Huawei Philippines’ official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to stay updated on the latest promos and devices or to learn more about the app offerings on AppGallery.

Designed to Flood

 

When asked about the state of global water security, those working in the development sector would usually summarize it in three “too’s”—too much, too little, too dirty. All three are true for many cities in Asia, and severe for cities in emerging economies like the Philippines. Those in the tropical belt suffer the worst typhoons, droughts, and polluted water sources, with sometimes much less resources to pour into solutions to address these issues. In 2018, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development or OECD estimated the water infrastructure gap to reach USD 6.7 trillion by 2030 and US$22.6 trillion by 2050. The good news is more designers and city leaders are tapping into nature for infrastructure services.

“Nature-based solutions,” Ross Mckenzie, Arcadis Head of South-East Asia & India, tells us what this direction is. “As urban areas expand, the amount of permeable land reduces, increasing flooding events, pollution, and ultimately the quantity and quality of water supply. Nature-based solutions offer a more sustainable, adaptable, and affordable way to achieve climate and flood resilience. They also have benefits that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They redevelop the natural water cycle process, reduce the peak flows, allow the water to be naturally retained, reduce the flooding risk, and provide a water source during the dry seasons. Kind of like the natural cycle coming back.”

 

Sometimes called blue, green, or green-gray infrastructure, the premise for its design is simple: work with nature and not against it. It can be executed at multiple scales. “It's like bringing the concrete jungle back into the natural water cycle,” says Mckenzie. Buildings can integrate gardens to assist cooling and rainwater capture. Streets can help recharge groundwater better through permeable pavements, rain gardens, and grass swales. Concrete revetments or retaining walls of canals and streams can be replaced with more vegetated edges better suited for pedestrian activity. Public parks can be designed with water retention capacities so that extra water during the monsoon season or a typhoon can be directed to it. Then, when the river level is low, during the summer or a dry spell, the parks discard it into waterways to be used. It could be as simple as reforesting the watershed, waterway edges, and mangroves in order to make existing gray infrastructure more resilient.

 

The World Bank and World Resources Institute’s 2019 report Integrating Green and Gray: Creating Next Generation Infrastructure offers a couple of case studies of the benefits. For example, the filtration services provided by better watershed management in Portland, Maine, replaced the need for a water filtration plant, saving the city an estimated USD 97 to 155 million over 20 years. Residential and industrial infrastructure in the Philippines avoid more than USD 1 billion annually in damages through mangroves, reefs, and other natural systems.

 

While the severity of rainfall and drought are water stressors not within direct human control, efficiencies in our water utility systems are. “One of the biggest wasters is non-revenue water (NRW), the water that never makes it to consumers. Most of the loss is caused by leakage through pipe bursts that you don’t know about for weeks,” says McKenzie. The International Water Association estimates that emerging markets have experienced up to 75% NRW. Water losses cannot be eliminated, but ideally water service providers should lower it to below 20%.

 

Utility providers have a lot of aging infrastructure to upgrade. This does not have to be the case for household water mains. There is already technology available for home and business owners to make sure leaks are immediately addressed and wastage reduced. For example, the GROHE Sense and Sense Guard water systems detect any leak in piping or plumbing systems, whether it is minor, major, or impending, and sends alerts to your mobile phone on excessive water usage. Smarter water systems can start at home, informing us of our own consumption habits so we can recalibrate our lifestyles, and also educate the succeeding generation.

 

Clean water is a resource we cannot take for granted. Climate change and rapid urbanization are making it more challenging to utilize and restore these days. Efficiencies can be achieved through innovations in the realms of technology and nature, by mindful governments and individual citizens.

Shanti Dope And Pricetagg Want You To Just Trust The Process In Fiery Collab “Amen”

Shanti Dope is extending his winning streak this 2022 with the explosive release of “Amen”, his brand-new single featuring Pricetagg.

The young Rap Phenom and the prominent battle rap emcee put their heads together for this angsty track with a soaring flow, explaining that no matter how hard the grind is, you should just trust the process and grow.

Here in “Amen”, both Shanti Dope and Pricetagg tried to experience various lyrical styles and proved that they are unmistakably strong game-changers for the genre. The song follows his previously released single “Loaded” and both will be part of his upcoming EP which will be out this month!

In support of the soaring single’s release, Shanti Dope released its official music video, out now on the Universal Records Philippines’ YouTube channel (WATCH HERE)

The music video sees the two rappers as two Ilustrados from the Spanish colonial period. While performing their verses, they mingle with army generals, along with fellow high-profile and educated Filipinos in a 19^th century-style banquet. It is directed by Jeremy Lim. “Amen” MV went straight to #28 on trending for music on YouTube hours after it was released.

Jollibee introduces the JolliBots—a new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys featuring Jollibee mascots

This February, play times are made more exciting as Jollibee introduces the JolliBots—a new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys featuring Jollibee mascots in a robot-themed concept!

 

The latest toy lineup from the no. 1 fast-food chain allows kids to play with their favorite Jollibee mascots and have them transform into the products they represent.

 

Jolly kids and kids-at-heart can retract both arms of the Chickenjoy Bucket and flip its lid to reveal Jollibee. They can also move the upper corners of the Jolly Spaghetti box to see Hetty inside. Meanwhile, the fries from the robotized Jolly Crispy Fries box just need to be flipped so Popo can say hi! 

 

Fans of Twirlie can have an enjoyable time twisting and twirling a Chocolate Sundae Twirl robot cup. They can split the ice cream portion into half to reveal Twirlie, and rotate the arms to extend the toy figure. Lastly, jolly kids can let their imagination flow as they reveal the arms of the Yumburger figure, and flip the upper part to reveal Yum.

 

All Jolly Kiddie Meal toys are designed with eye-catching colors that will surely give little ones more joyful playtimes at home. Plus, they make cool memorabilia of their favorite Jollibee meals and mascots.

The toys come with their own Jolly Joy Box and are available with every purchase of a Yumburger (P82), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P102), Jolly Spaghetti (P97), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P107), 1-pc. Burger Steak (P97), 1-pc. Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P114), 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice (P129), or a 1-pc. Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P144). Kids can also get their hands on the complete set by purchasing a 6-pc. Chickenjoy Bucket for only P624.

 

Enjoy everyday robot action with Jollibee’s newest JolliBots! Collect all five toys by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you, or by having them delivered to your home through the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000 hotline, GrabFood, or foodpanda.