4 tips to help you prep your skin for summer

Warmer weather is here. It’s time once again to rethink your skincare routine and how it should change with the season. That’s because it’s important to update our routine, especially in the summertime when it can get too hot and make your skin dry, irritated, and prone to breakouts. Not sure where to start? Here are four tips to help you prep your skin for summer.

Build your skincare routine. By knowing your skin’s needs, you’ll be able to know how to take care of your skin and build a routine for summer or any season. Luckily, Hello Glow has skincare sets that come in handy that provide you with complete regimen. The Hello Glow Acne Defense Set is perfect for treating acne-prone skin with its anti-acne ingredients such as Salicylic acid and Tea tree extract, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. If you have oily skin, then the Hello Glow Advanced Rejuvenating Set might just do the trick for you. This set comes with 4 products which are designed to lighten, smoothen, hydrate, and repair the skin, leaving your skin refreshed, glowing, plump. The Hello Glow Blemish Miracle Set can also help fade dark spots, refine pores, and works to soothe, refresh, brighten, and soften your skin. Lastly, the Hello Glow All-Natural Whitening Set which is formulated to help treat acne, moisturize and rejuvenate your skin without any pain. This set is perfect, especially for dry and sensitive skin.Get serious with cleansing. Cleansing is also one of the best ways to make sure you remove all traces of pore-clogging dirt, grease, and makeup without the risk of drying out your skin. When it comes to achieving glowing skin, the Hello Glow Micellar Cleansing Water can be your best friend. It contains micellar technology, Centella Asiatica, and licorice root extract to help soothe, moisturize, brighten, and delay the appearance of fine lines while gently cleansing your skin.

Hydrate your skin regularly. Excessive summer heat can dehydrate your skin, so it's important to keep it moisturized during the summer. Aside from drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, you should also consider applying Hello Glow Rosewater Multi-protection Skin Mist after washing your face and before going to bed at night. This mist spray is made with hyaluronic acid to keep your skin moisturized and radiant. You can also use the Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel as an all-natural sunblock too! This product is formulated with rosewater to control excess sebum and regulate skin’s pH balance, as well as Aloe vera extract to boost collagen production and relieve skin irritation.Use sunscreen. Always wear sunscreen. Sunscreen blocks harmful UV rays from the sun and prevents damage to the skin, like sunburn. Protect your skin with Hello Glow Anti-Pollution Tinted Sunscreen. This tinted sunscreen adapts to the color of your skin and provides the ultimate sun protection against harmful UV Rays and Pollutstop Technology versus other external pollution. For the ultimate sun protection, you can also use the Hello Glow 3-in-1 Lightweight Sun Care Gel that contains aloe vera and bamboo extract, which can be very soothing for the skin and helps hydrate your skin. It has wood apple extract that helps control sebum and minimize the appearance of pores, as well as control too much oil.

Feel the rays of sunshine on your skin while keeping your skin hydrated, soft, and smooth all summer long! Hello Glow products are available on Hello Glow’s official store in Lazada, Shopee, Watsons, and all other leading department and supermarket stores nationwide. To know more about Hello Glow, like and follow its Facebook page (@helloglowofficial), Instagram (@helloglowofficial), and TikTok (@helloglowofficial). 

Jolly Spaghetti makes it the perfect companion for bonding moments with your young ones

One thing that’s been keeping a lot of families sane during tough times is the opportunity to bond with their loved ones, especially their kids. Spending time doing things that put smiles on everyone’s faces helps people stay happy and positive.

Nothing makes these moments more special than eating together food that everyone loves. For a lot of Filipino parents and their kids, one great meal to bond over is the tried-and-tested favorite—Jollibee’s Jolly Spaghetti.

That’s because Jolly Spaghetti has everything that both parents and kids love during mealtimes. It’s certainly the meatiest with filling ground meat and hotdog slices, cheesiest with generous grated cheese toppings, and sweet-sarap for its signature sweet-style spaghetti sauce that everyone can’t get enough of. It’s a meal that’s sure to deliver Pinakamasarap for Pinakamasayang bonding moments.

“Everything about the meatiest, cheesiest, and sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti makes it the perfect companion for bonding moments with your young ones. It just doubles everything that makes you and your child happy during quality moments with them,” says Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Philippines Assistant Vice President for Bestsellers and Ready-to-Cook Categories.

Jolly Spaghetti is available for only PHP 50 Solo and PHP 200 for a Family Pan in all Jollibee stores nationwide. Have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, or #87000. Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out!

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

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CEB rolls out per piece checked bag options starting April 6

Cebu Pacific announces changes to its checked baggage policy, in line with the airline’s goal to improve its processes for a more efficient and seamless customer experience.

The per piece baggage allowance for all new bookings will apply starting today, April 6. When booking flights, passengers have the option to purchase either a 20kg or a 32kg – both equivalent to only one (1) piece of check-in luggage. A maximum of two options can be purchased per traveler, now enabling everyJuan to carry up to 64 kg worth of bags from the previous 40 kg limit. 

“We have been continuously reviewing our processes to ensure we are able to provide the best customer experience for everyJuan while remaining at par with our global counterparts. This new rule makes the process simpler and more efficient for all, which we believe will result in better management of flight timings," said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience at Cebu Pacific.

Passengers are also encouraged to purchase their baggage allowance with their tickets during initial booking on the CEB website and mobile app, so you can save up to 64% versus paying baggage fee during bag drop at the airport. This new per piece baggage policy applies to all passengers with checked baggage. 

“We are encouraging our passengers to bring one big bag instead of multiple small bags, so it’ll be easier and faster for them at our bag drop counters,” added Iyog. 

CEB reminds everyJuan to properly pack their bags and avail of additional prepaid baggage allowance to avoid any other additional fees at the airport. Visit https://bit.ly/CEBPrepaidBag for more information.

HMD Global unveils new 4G hero – Nokia C21

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the newest member and hero of the C-series family – Nokia C21.

 

Whilst maintaining the excellent build quality, signature security promises and the all-day battery life[iii] signature to the popular C-series, the new Nokia C21 comprises even more value. Coming at Php 5,490, it brings upgraded photography, better privacy, and improved speed for an extra smooth experience.

Sancho Chak, general manager for Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, HMD Global:

“We brought the C-series to Filipino fans to make reliable smartphones accessible to more users, as we bring maximum quality at affordable price bands. So, whether customers seek for great value daily driver, a very first smartphone, or a step up from a feature phone, the easy-to-use Nokia C21 will be the perfect partner users can trust. The new Nokia C21 gives our fans a smartphone that is safe, reliable and durable, at a great value.”

 

Let memories go even further

Nokia C21’s improved 8MP camera with autofocus technology lets one capture cherished moments with their loved ones in more detail while navigating a world of QR codes with ease. Users can take advantage of Panorama mode to take sweeping landscape photos in a single shot. Plus, the front 5MP camera with flash is perfect for making memories day or night. Then, users can relive it all in breathtaking definition on a stunning 6.5” HD+ display.

Get things done faster

The Nokia C21 boasts a streamlined operating system[iv] on a higher memory[v] smartphone with a multi-core processor brings efficiencies without sacrificing the signature all-day battery life – download at speed and enjoy fast app opening times, for an even snappier experience.

 

Protect what’s yours and feel safe

For many, smartphones store one’s most private information. Nokia C21’s AI-powered ​face unlock is now supported by fingerprint sensor for extra security and convenience. Two years of regular security updates come as standard for C-series, so users are assured that the Nokia C21 works hard in the background to keep everything in the phone safe, so fans can go about their day worry-free.

 

Rigorous testing to ensure durability that won’t disappoint

Made from sturdy polycarbonate, the body of Nokia C21 is supported by a metal chassis on the inside and toughened cover glass on the outside. From force measurements to vigorous tumble, over 50 tests are carried out on every Nokia phone to ensure hardware durability, and Nokia C21 is no exception. The result is a smartphone which honours the long-lasting, Nordic excellence you’d expect from HMD Global, so users can hold on to their device for longer.

 

The beautiful Finnish aesthetic is also functional – designed with micro texture on the back and curved sides to ensure a good grip in style.

 

Pricing and availability 

Nokia C21 comes in 2/32 GB and 3/64 GB variants, in Dark Blue and Warm Grey colour variants. The unit also comes with a free Nokia umbrella available at memoxpress online store today. The Nokia C21 can be purchased from Nokia physical stores starting April 18 nationwide.

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[i] As Nokia C20

[ii] Quarterly security updates for two years from the global launch date of Nokia C21

[iii] Based on a real-life usage test by HMD Global. See more info at http://www.nokia.com/en_us/phones/nokia-C-121

[iv] Android 11^TM (Go edition)

[v] Starting RAM, compared to Nokia C20

Ready, set, crypto with PayMaya app!

Filipinos can now dip their toes in the world of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies (crypto) with the help of the trusted e-wallet brand PayMaya. 

 

Today, the digital financial services leader announced that it launched its cryptocurrency (crypto) feature through its all-in-one finance app experience, enabling Filipinos to easily buy and earn digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum for as low as P1. 

 

For many of us, crypto can be challenging. Usually, you need to download and register for a crypto account and subject yourself to a verification process. You also need to have a bank account or e-wallet app as a fund source. 

With this development, PayMaya makes it easier than ever for all of us to get into crypto by providing an all-in-one experience. There is no need to register for another account, apply for an upgrade, or use another app. Unlike other e-wallets and apps, you can learn to use crypto, cash in to your wallet, buy and sell coins, and spend your crypto earnings without leaving your PayMaya account.

 

All you need to have is an upgraded PayMaya account to start trading in a variety of the most popular coins directly from your PayMaya wallet in Philippine Pesos. You can also seamlessly buy and sell crypto anytime with no extra cash in and cash out fees. 

 

PayMaya is both an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) and Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP), licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). With PayMaya's strong track record of security and reliability with its 99.9% app uptime, consumers can enjoy safe and legitimate crypto transactions.  

 

PayMaya is currently rolling out the feature progressively to its base. Other popular coins and tokens available for trading are Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Solana (SOL), Quant (QNT), Polkadot (DOT), Polygon (MATIC), and Tether (USDT), with more coming soon. 

 

PayMaya developed this feature under its Invest platform in connection with Coinbase Institutional. Coinbase is the largest publicly traded crypto company in the world and the trusted bridge to the crypto-economy. Coinbase Institutional offers a comprehensive suite of products and services including custody, prime brokerage, trading tools, and analytics, and an enterprise infrastructure built on top of a robust security platform. Coinbase Institutional provides the scale and stability needed to successfully participate in the crypto economy.

 

"We're excited to offer this new feature to our users – especially as more Filipinos become increasingly interested in cryptocurrency. Being at the forefront of digital payments and financial services, offering crypto is a natural expansion for us as we build the Philippines' most accessible end-to-end money platform," said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya Philippines.  

 

Crypto made easy for every Filipino 

Upgraded PayMaya users can conveniently access this feature on the PayMaya app. If you're new to PayMaya, registration only takes minutes, and you can easily upgrade your account – all you need is one valid ID and a video selfie.  

 

Once you upgrade your PayMaya account, you can now unlock a simple, seamless, and beginner-friendly way to invest in crypto on PayMaya.  

 

To help you understand the basics of crypto, PayMaya gives you access to tutorials and additional guided content in the app. Once you're ready, you can enjoy a seamless and easy-to-navigate interface for your transactions as you buy, sell, hold, and even cash out your earnings - all in one app! 

 

Cashing in is easy because PayMaya boasts over 110,000 cash-in touchpoints nationwide – with 90,000 outlets offering this service FOR FREE. You can also enjoy flexibility when it comes to enjoying your crypto earnings – from using it to pay your bills, shop online or in-stores, or cashing out via bank transfers in real-time!  

 

Start your crypto journey

To start buying crypto on your PayMaya app, follow these simple steps:  

1. Tap Crypto on the PayMaya homepage.  
2. Tap Buy on the bottom of the screen, then select the desired cryptocurrency. 
3. Input the desired Philippine Peso (PHP) amount you want to spend. You will see the equivalent cryptocurrency value based on an estimated market price. Then, tap Next on the upper right hand of the screen. 
4. A Confirm Purchase tab will pop up. On this tab, you will see the amount in PHP you will be spending and the amount of cryptocurrency you will be receiving through this transaction. Once you are ok with the details, you may confirm your purchase and slide to buy.   

 

Once you purchase your desired cryptocurrency, the amount will reflect on your app's Crypto page. 

 

There you have it - you're now officially into crypto! 

 

Selling your crypto is just as easy as buying it. All you have to do is:  

1. Tap Crypto on the PayMaya homepage.  
2. Tap Sell on the bottom of the screen, then select the desired cryptocurrency. 
3. Select a percentage value to sell a part of your currently owned asset. You will see the equivalent PHP value based on an estimated market price. Then tap Next on the upper right hand of the screen. 
4. A Confirm Sale tab will pop up. On this tab, you will see the amount of cryptocurrency you will be selling and the amount of PHP you will be receiving through this transaction. Once you are ok with the details, you may confirm your purchase and slide to sell.  

 

You will automatically receive your earnings on your PayMaya wallet. Simply go to your app's home screen and check the amount. Once you receive the amount, you can choose to use it for your everyday transactions with PayMaya or transfer it to your bank account instantly.  

 

With this seamless experience, PayMaya encourages more Filipinos to experience crypto. 

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. It provides more than 41 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 60,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. 

 

Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

 

4 types of people during Holy Week, paired with an essential vivo phone to match their needs

Holy Week is a time to recharge for many Filipinos as students and young professionals take a much-needed break. We also encounter many personalities within our own families and barkadas, or the people we see while on vacation. Sometimes we even embody them ourselves.

 

What ties every personality together is a smartphone that caters to their interests. We’re listing down the 4 types of people during Holy Week, paired with an essential vivo phone to match their needs.

Have a fun and meaningful Holy Week with loved ones. Document them with your trusty vivo phone.

 

The one who does Visita Iglesia

It takes dedication and energy to do (and complete) Visita Iglesia. For those who want to vlog this activity with their loved ones, the V23 5G is the ideal phone with its 50MP dual Front Camera, and triple rear cameras that can take wide-angle, super macro, and night shots. People can also match the color-changing photochromic technology to their outfits for the evening.

 

Meanwhile, people who prefer to attend an online mass at home can do so with the V23 5G’s 6.44-inch AMOLED screen.

 

More details on V23 Series 5G here.

The beach bum

There’s always going to be people spending the long weekend at beaches like La Union and Baler. Work that swimsuit and take many barkada photos under the sun with the Y76’s 50MP Rear Camera. It also has a hefty battery with 44W Fast Charge, so the phone has enough juice to last a whole day of fun activities.

 

More details on Y76 here.

 

The binge-watcher

These are the type of people who have about 3 or more shows lined up for the Holy Week, regardless if they’re at home or out of town. That said, they’ll need a phone with a big screen and long battery life to handle their Netflix binge – and the Y73 is just the phone for them. It has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display to see scenes clearly, and it also comes with a 33W Flash Charge for hours of nonstop entertainment.

 

Additionally, the 8GB + 4GB Extended RAMand 128GB storage lets users multitask and switch between apps without any lag.

 

More details on Y73 here.

 

The ultimate gamer

Gaming is life, and the long weekend is the perfect time to hunker down and get in friendly competitions with friends. The ideal phone for them is the Y21T with its Multi-Turbo 5.0 and Ultra Game Mode features, and Snapdragon 680 Processor that make gaming feel smooth. The 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge ensures hours of uninterrupted gameplay.

 

More details on Y21T here.

 

If you fall under these Holy Week personality types, go treat yourself to new gadget essentials from vivo. Don’t forget to rest, recharge and have fun over the break!

For more updates, follow vivo Philippines’ official website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit https://www.vivoglobal.ph/ for more details on the smartphones.