Safeguard’s SAFEwash joined forces with Manila Water Foundation (MWF) and DepEd to hold a P&G Safeguard Brigada Eskwela

 

Stepping up to ensure that minimum handwashing standards are met for the nationwide reopening of classes, Safeguard’s SAFEwash joined forces with Manila Water Foundation (MWF) and DepEd to hold a P&G Safeguard Brigada Eskwela at the National Orthopedic Hospital School for Crippled Children (NOH SCC) last August 17. 

 

“Balik Eskwela” 2022

After two years of living through the world’s most extended school closure, the Philippines finally reopens its public and private schools. 

 

The resumption of in-person classes was prompted by the challenges brought about by the “digital divide,” or the gap between individuals and their access to digital tools such as the Internet and digital-enabled services and devices. The Philippines Digital Economy Report 2020 of the National Economic Development Authority and the World Bank highlighted that this unequal access to digital resources has affected poor-performing and marginalized students.

 

To bridge this gap, DepEd's “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2022” engages partner agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate a smooth and safe transition back to face-to-face classes.

 

Back-to-School-Ready with #SAFEWash

Helping to facilitate a successful nationwide school reopening, Safeguard partnered with DepEd and MWF to strengthen the minimum handwashing standards of schools across Metro Manila and other key areas nationwide through SAFEWash program.

 

Last August 17, this collaboration mounted a successful MWF & Safeguard Brigada Eskwela for the National Orthopedic Hospital School for Crippled Children (NOH SCC), where sinks and hand soaps were provided. 

 

The program also complemented the donations with educational modules and a tutorial session for school staff  to reinforce proper handwashing practice. P&G volunteers also participated to help refurbish the classrooms. 

 

A Huge Step Towards a Safer Normal

To-date, Safeguard’s SAFEWash has already reached 200,000+ students and school staff nationwide.

 

Celebrating this huge step towards a Safer Normal, Vice President for P&G Beauty Care and Brand Operations, Aldrich Gopal, echoed the Brand’s vision to safeguard the nation's health. “A huge thank you to our partners for helping make this happen. Together, we take this step towards a SAFER normal, directly impacting the lives of our schoolchildren and their families,” he said.

 

But while this continuing collaboration has already made great strides in ensuring health and hygiene in schools, the SAFEWash program is far from over.

 

More Helping Hands Needed

Since its launch in 2020, SAFEWash has been equipping schools win against germs and illnesses, as a support to DepEd’s WASH in Schools (WinS) program. WinS is DepEd’s three-star rating system for evaluating public schools’ over-all hygiene and sanitation, where the opportunity to create a culture of proper handwashing is strong. 

 

The project’s goal to uplift the hand hygiene rating of schools all over the Philippines, can be only achieved through sustained help and support. With your continued patronage of Safeguard, we can work hand-in-hand toward a Safer Normal, where proper handwashing culture in schools is built and promoted. After all, safeguarding the students and school staff means safeguarding the future of the nation.

 

ASUS is already all-out for the 9.9 Mega Shopping sale on Lazada and Shopee!

It’s the start of the gift-giving season, and the no. 1 OLED laptop brand in the world, ASUS, and the no. 1 gaming laptop brand in the Philippines, ROG, are already all-out for the 9.9 Mega Shopping sale on Lazada and Shopee. Enjoy free shipping nationwide for every purchase of ASUS, ROG, and ASUS Business devices from September 9 to 11. 

Click here to check the ongoing 9.9 Mega sales of ASUS Lazada, ASUS Shopee, ROG, and ASUS Expert Series Shopee Flagship Store. You may also check the official Facebook Page of ASUS and ROG Philippines for more details. 

Lucky 9 for only 999 on ASUS Shopee Official Store

Starting September 9, 12 midnight, ASUS fans can get the ASUS Vivobook 14 (X415MA) for only PHP 999 from its original price of PHP 21,995 during the 9.9 Shopee Super Shopping Day. To redeem the promo, ASUS fans should watch the livestream of PC Express on Facebook on September 8, 7 PM, and ASUS will give an official 999 voucher to a lucky viewer during the show. 

Aspiring content creators and students can also get the world’s first 13.3-inch OLED 4-in-1 laptop, ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3300), and the ASUS Vivobook creator laptop boasting 14-inch NanoEdge 2.8K OLED display, ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) for only PHP 41,845 from its original price of PHP 44,995. The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED comes with free lifetime access to Microsoft Office, while the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED comes with a one-month free Adobe Creative Cloud. Users may also get a free Globe At Home Prepaid Wifi for every purchase of an ASUS Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 laptop.

Reach for the lucky stars only on ASUS Lazada Official Store

The stars are aligning because space and flight enthusiasts can get the newest ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition (UX5401) for only PHP 92,995. The Zenbook Space Edition, launched in May 2022, boasts a space-themed design, an industry-leading 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It fits perfectly for people looking for a powerful device for daily productivity. ASUS fans can also get a free limited-edition Star Wars Funko Pop for every purchase of the new Zenbook Space Edition from September 9 to 11 on ASUS Lazada Official Store. 

Aside from these incredible discounts on Lazada, the premium, slim, and elegant-looking ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 (UX482) and ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3402) will also be discounted for only PHP 66,955 and PHP 55,795, from their original price of PHP 71,995 and PHP 59,995, respectively. These also come with a three-month free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Just in time for the back-to-school season, students can also get the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M513UA) for only PHP 46,495.

OLED technology is available across ASUS’ Vivobook and Zenbook series. ASUS OLED displays let you enjoy an incredible viewing experience.  It features a high contrast ratio, deeper blacks, fast response time, and a 70% less blue light reduction that protects users from eye strain. ASUS Fans can enjoy these industry-leading features from the no. 1 OLED Laptop brand. To know more about the benefits of OLED display, you may check it here WHY ASUS OLED.

Republic of Gamers Levels Up the 9.9 celebration

The Republic wouldn’t miss out on giving special treats to gamers out there. Joining the 9.9 festivities, the world-renowned Zephyrus G14 powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6000 series processor, the latest AMD Radeon GPU, and its signature Anime-M atrix LED. Get this discounted slim-and-light 14-inch gaming device for just PHP 111,595 on the most awaited big brands sale event by Lazada.

For esports and triple-A games enthusiasts, the ROG Strix SCAR is also discounted by up to PHP 9,100. Powered by the 12th Gen Intel(R) Core i7 CPU and an RTX 3060, this gaming beast will surely level up your gear with its 240hz QHD display and its Dual Channel DDR5 RAM. Get a hold of this laptop on 9.9 for just PHP 120,895.

Other models included in this celebration are the ROG Strix G15 with its Aura Sync keyboard and Adaptive Sync display, the thin and light TUF Dash F15, and the favorite TUF Gaming A15 and F15. Ready your carts, gamers, and cop your next gaming laptop on this much anticipated big brands sale from September 9 to 11. 

Modernize Your Business with ASUS Expert Series Solutions

Looking for a secure and durable devices for your expanding business? ASUS Expert Series Store has you covered with its latest participation for the Shopee 9.9 Big Brand Sale with discount as much as 9,600 PHP on selected models!

Take charge of the business world with ASUS ExpertBook notebooks, such as the the world’s lightest 14” business laptop1, ASUS ExpertBook B9, and the smart choice for ambitious startups, the ASUS ExpertBook B1. On top of that, ASUS ExpertBook laptops feature military grade durability, industry-level security and next generation specs, protecting both your data and investments.

Streamline your workflow with ASUS ExpertCenter desktops including ASUS ExpertCenter D640MB and ExpertCenter D340MC, is equipped with World's #1 motherboard with 100% solid capacitors being able to withstand extreme temperature ensuring smooth and stable performance, even after many hours of use.

Visit ASUS Expert Series Flagship Shopee Store to avail these amazing deals and enjoy 100 PHP additional discount vouchers!

In addition to these amazing deals from ASUS, ROG, and ASUS Business, enjoy sitewide free shipping for both Shopee and Lazada. An extra 50 PHP subsidized shipping is also offered for those who will purchase over at Shopee, and an additional PHP 100 voucher discount on check out will be offered over at ASUS Expert Series Shopee.

Make sure to check out ASUS Shopee, ROG Shopee, ASUS Expert Series Shopee, ASUS Lazada, and ROG Lazada for these exclusive deals and discounts. Don’t forget to follow ASUS, ROG, and ASUS for Business on Facebook or visit the official website of ASUS Philippines and ROG Philippines.

1As of Aug. 1, 2020. Based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing the size of ExpertBook B9 to competitor products from vendors including Acer, HP, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft and Samsung. Actual weight may vary by specs

Alex Gonzaga talks about vlogging and beauty

Celebrities are often perceived as unreachable and intimidating, what with the aura of fame and fortune that they exude. But this is not that case for multihyphenate media personality Alex Gonzaga, who, for many years has been very open to sharing relatable situations in her normal day-to-day life through her social media platforms, which has managed to amass millions of followers.

 

What started out as a gratuitous way of keeping herself busy while waiting for her next project turned out to be one of her life’s biggest blessings. “I started vlogging five years ago. I ventured into it without thinking nait would open many opportunities. I just thought, okay sige dito nalang ako kasi at least I’m doing what I love. But then the Lord is very faithful, so just when I thought it was the end of my (showbiz) career, more opportunities opened. I booked more shows, and more people started to notice me.” 

But more than the unexpected career boost, the singer-host confessed that sharing content on social media fulfills her desire to be someone that people can look up or relate to, especially when they are experiencing life challenges or a major milestone: “I will be sharing my life story because ako as a person, pag may pinagdadaanan ako, naghahanap ako ng tao sa TV or even sa internet na I can relate to. Na parang may pinagdaanan na katulad sa akin, and how they went through it victoriously.”

 

She also added, “Like the people I look up to, I also want to share more yung mga pinagdaanan or pinagdadaanan kong journey to let people know that, “It’s fine, I’m experiencing that also. We’re going to figure it out together, kaya niyo yan!” So kahit papaano yung lessons mo sa life nasheshare mo.”

 

Being someone relatable is reflective in many aspects of Gonzaga’s life, even down to her choice of products and endorsements. That is why as the newest brand ambassador of Ever Bilena, the country’s no.1 cosmetics brand, she couldn’t be more grateful to be able to promote a brand that’s accessible to many Filipinos. 

 

“I’m so happy to be part of one of the biggest beauty companies here in the Philippines na nagbibigayconfidence sa bawat Filipino all over the Philippines, and even all over the world kasi everywhere, anywhere, it’s available. Ang sarap ng feeling to be promoting something na you know is going to be accessible to every Filipino,” she excitedly exclaimed.

 

“Not only are they accessible, they’re also affordable. They’re a one-stop shop because they have a lot of products na pwede mong gamitin whether sa work or nagmamadali ka,” adding that in her beauty kit, her must-have products include Ever Bilena’s best-selling products: EB Brow products, Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Stain, and EB Matte Lipstick in Toast of New York shade.

 

For her, makeup shouldn’t overshadow but enhance one’s features: “Pag everyday makeup, as much as possible, because sa work ko lagi akong full makeup, gusto ko yung nae-enhance lang yung face ko. I just put eyebrows, lipstick, blush on, and eyeliner.”

 

So whether you’re an avid fan or a casual follower, don’t be surprised if, after checking out her vlog, you somehow end up feeling that this stunning celebrity is your BFF because in a way, she is as she opens up her life story to help people through big or small decisions – from makeup products and fashion, to career and life – through her own experiences. 

 

The 7-Eleven Run Series is finally back on the road!

After two years of running virtually, the 7-Eleven Run Series is finally back on the road. 

 

The leading convenience store is bringing back the fun and thrill of running together with its 10th installment and 5th simultaneous event in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. To celebrate the grand comeback of the two-day physical event from September 24 to 25, 7-Eleven is preparing exciting cash prizes, major freebies from sponsor brands, and a chance to run in an international competition. 

 

There are nine (9) distance categories to choose from: 3KM, 5KM, 5KM Buddy, 10KM, 10KM Buddy, 16KM, 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM, with medals and cash prizes ranging from P2,000 to P25,000. The top three (3) male and female Filipino winners from the 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM will get a chance to run and represent the country in an international marathon competition.

 

Participants can do a quick grocery run with the amount of freebies they can grab from over 30 sampling booths courtesy of 7-Eleven’s brand partners. On the two-day simultaneous event, specifically in Filinvest, Alabang for the Manila leg, Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center for the Cebu leg, and SM City Davao Ecoland, Davao City for the Davao leg, partner brands will offer their favorite snacks, drinks, daily essentials, and more for FREE.

 

Participants can register to join for FREE by collecting 15 e-stamps through the CLiQQ App to redeem one (1) registration code for their chosen category. 30 e-stamps are required to redeem a registration code for each buddy run category. 

 

A P100 minimum purchase of participating items is needed to get one (1) e-stamp. This also entitles the customer to one (1) e-raffle entry per e-stamp, for a chance to be one of the 3,000 winners of products from the run’s major sponsors. This includes freebies from Cornetto, Pocari Sweat, Kopiko Lucky Day, Nature’s Spring, Gatorade, Summit, Del Monte Fit N Right, Le Minerale, Cali, C2, Coca-Cola, Absolute, Nova, Pepsi, Re Fresh, Cobra, Mountain Dew, Wilkins, Nutri Boost, and Selecta.

 

Participants can also opt to register by paying the corresponding fee per run category starting at P500 each. Once paid or the required number of e-stamps are collected, the participant can claim their Race Kit at the nearest 7-Eleven store.

 

Registration period is until September 13 only. It doesn’t matter if one is a newbie, a pro runner, or just joining for fun alone, with a friend, or a group, everyone’s welcome to join and run as one community. 

 

Run to the nearest 7-Eleven store or register online at www.run711.com to join! 

 

Experience heaven in every slice of Red Ribbon’s NEW Chocolate Heaven Cake

There’s just something about a good chocolate cake that is so indulgent and heavenly. The bliss that you get from a bite of delicious and tantalizing chocolate cake is simply unmatched, making a perfectly crafted chocolate cake a most sought-after centerpiece of special occasions and celebrations. It’s no surprise that people, especially cake lovers, only seek to have the very best and most exquisite of chocolate cakes when the cravings for a satisfying chocolate cake arise. 

 

Just when we thought we’ve already tried all the best chocolate creations from Red Ribbon, they are spoiling us once again with their newest and best chocolate cake yet: the Chocolate Heaven Cake. 

 

This new creation basks in the glory of Red Ribbon’s chocolate expertise—and the proof is in the details. Made with a unique mix of premium chocolate ingredients from its layers of moist chocolate fudge cake, creamy chocolate icing, and rich chocolate ganache, right to its delicious chocolate drizzle, this thoughtfully created confection is an explosion of chocolate goodness.

 

The creamy chocolate icing between the soft and moist fudge cake layers makes each bite a pleasurable experience with its rich and velvety texture. And as if it’s not already indulgent enough, the lush chocolate ganache embracing the cake also gives a rich icing experience.  To complete the heavenly encounter, the cake is topped with luscious chocolate drizzle – a simple, elegant finish to a delectable cake. 

 

All that, you can savor in every slice - indeed a moment of pure bliss for all chocolate lovers out there.

 

Experience what makes a great chocolate cake with Red Ribbon’s Chocolate Heaven Cake. Starting this September 6, visit participating Metro Manila and South Luzon Red Ribbon stores and bring home a Junior cake starting at P895 and a regular-sized cake starting at P1,195. For the full list of participating stores, you can go to https://bit.ly/3RdoiVq.

 

You can also order via the Red Ribbon delivery website, Red Ribbon App, or the Red Ribbon Delivery Hotline (#87777). Orders may also be placed via the GrabFood and foodpanda apps.