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May 2022

Food

In McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal collection, embrace your individuality with the wacky and talented Dreamworks characters

DreamWorks movies and characters have helped families dream and laugh together for over 25 years as they accept each other’s eccentricities and originality. McDonald’s recognizes this and encourages families to experience wonderful bonding moments with the DreamWorks Happy Meal!

McDonald’s hopes that this new collection will motivate families to be their most authentic selves by encouraging children to be proud of the oddities that make them unique. The popular DreamWorks characters who have entertained the entire family are now available as small figurines! Shrek the Giant Green-Skinned Ogre, Panda Po & the Fearless Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, and Alex the Lion from the lighthearted family picture Madagascar star in DreamWorks Happy Meal.

Joining the collection are the playful & loyal Night Fury dragon Toothless from How to Train your Dragon; the colorful and perpetually-happy Troll Princess Poppy and good-hearted Branch from the fun movie Trolls; and finally, the eccentric big boss Ted from the Boss Baby.

Each Happy Meal toy comes with a mini figurine, card environment, pop up/reveals, and stickers that kids can enjoy, which also functions as a keychain that can be used for kids’ bags! Display the quirky and fun characters as a reminder to stand out and be YOU-nique.

Find greatness in the new McDonald’s DreamWorks Happy Meal’s unusual and eccentric characters by visiting your nearest location for Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, or McDelivery until June 9 only!

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Lifestyle, News

The UnionBank GlobalLinker Online Academy is hosting a webinar on identifying market opportunities for SMEs

The UnionBank GlobalLinker (UBGL) Online Academy, a collaboration between UBGL and the Retail Academy of the Philippines (RAP), recently hosted a free webinar for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to impart skills that will help them survive in the digital age. Eric Caeg, RAP President and Founder, was the keynote speaker. His discussion, titled “The Market Opportunity Navigator: Steps for Discovering Your Most Valuable Market Opportunities,” covered how entrepreneurs may identify and assess unexplored markets in order to expand their businesses.

“MSMEs really are the key in ensuring the steady recovery of our economy in the next few years. Clearly, we must all work together in creating an environment where they can succeed,” said Jaypee Soliman, VP and CXG-SME and Micropreneurs Segment head, UnionBank.  “The UBGL Online Academy is all about championing education and growth for the Filipino MSMEs, and this webinar is just the beginning of an exciting journey with us,” adds Soliman.

Citing a framework developed by educator-authors Sharon Tal and Marc Gruber, Caeg discussed how this can be applied to local businesses and cited a few case studies on how the scheme can be maximized.

The framework consists of three main steps, each represented by its own template. The first is the Market Opportunity Set, which as the name suggests, entrepreneurs can use to identify potential market opportunities. This is followed by the Attractiveness Map, used to evaluate the appeal of each market opportunity in the first step. The template features a compass characterized by four extremes: Gold Mine, Moon Shot, Quick Win, and Questionable.

The last is the Agile Focus Dartboard, used to identify the Agile Focus Strategy. The template consists of three layers to define the opportunities that can be pursued right away, as well as those that can be saved as backup or utilized for future growth.

Caeg explains, “Know how important it is to apply the Market Opportunity Navigator whenever you need to re-think your strategy — to make sure that you are running and going towards the right direction and at the same time, remain agile while doing all of these steps.”

The webinar was the first of two free offerings from the UBGL Online Academy, a two-pronged program for MSMEs’ ongoing education. Podcasts and deep-dive MSME modules are two other free mediums available to registrants. I am so glad that I was able to join and acquire knowledge from the webinar, it is indeed such a wonderful insight to learn. This webinar helps me to have deeper understanding more about market opportunities and such things.

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle, News

SMDC develops community-focused, sustainable mid-rise residential garden communities

With a “home beside the mall” lifestyle,  Joy Residences in SM City Baliwag Bulacan is the perfect embodiment of a 15-minute city, where everything you may ever need is just around the corner — be it dining, shopping, and entertainment options, places of work, educational institutions, or other essential establishments.

SM Development Corporation (SMDC), a noted leader in the real estate business, is now bringing its newest mid-rise residential garden communities in progressive areas countrywide, dedicated to providing Filipinos with homes that grow with them and last a lifetime.

Bulacan, Laguna, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro are among the important economic corridors where these master-planned complexes would be present. These important locations are low-density places where large firms and government infrastructure projects are sprouting, providing citizens with a diverse range of economic prospects as well as comprehensive lifestyle options. As I acquired knowledge from this newest project from SM, I was totally amazed at how innovative and important it is to have a great home for us and our family. As they go live, they explained how this new project will help many people to live a comfortable life as they expand their ideas, and will make sure it will be a great investment for everyone.

The hotel-like lobby at Glade Residences in Jaro, Iloilo City, uses earth tones for its furniture, and is embellished with textures that resemble natural elements. One look at this biophilic design exemplifies just exactly why a touch of nature makes any space more airy and inviting, and thus, more conducive for an improved mood and productive social interactions.

This is to meet the ever-changing needs of Filipino home buyers, especially with the pandemic accentuating the importance of health and wellness-related location features and well-being amenities.

Calm Residences in Santa Rosa City, Laguna — just like any other SMDC mid-rise residential garden community — boasts an abundance of open spaces and greeneries where residents could breathe in fresh, clean air, as they lead an active, healthy lifestyle with their families.

As such, SMDC’s mid-rise residential garden communities revolve around green living and sustainability. The integration of commercial spaces, together with walkability within and beyond these developments, ensure that investors are granted a safe, secure, convenient, and comfortable modern lifestyle.

True to the SMDC trademark of democratizing homeownership and making the luxurious affordable, these mid-rise residential garden communities are at very attainable price points —  making them the perfect home for young individuals and start-up families.

A Lifetime Investment

SMDC’s multi-pronged approach to sustainability — combining environmental, social, and economic aspects — serves as the bedrock for these mid-rise residential garden developments’ claim as lifetime investments.

For instance, environmental sustainability is practiced in the installation of LED lights that enable lower power consumption, and the abundance of windows for natural light and ventilation.

Economic sustainability, on the other hand, is demonstrated through programs such as ‘The Good Guys Weekend Market’ that encourages stakeholders’ entrepreneurial spirit, and ‘The Good Guys Job Market’ that opens up employment opportunities for them. In addition, SMDC’s end-to-end property management and leasing services ensure that their developments continue to appreciate in value, be it through capital appreciation or rental income.

Resort-style amenities — such as swimming pools, pavilions, and a clubhouse — are made available at Vail Residences in Uptown, Cagayan De Oro City to give you a plethora of options for recreation that double as spaces to socialize.

Finally, social sustainability is exhibited through living spaces and community events that encourage social interaction among the residents.

All of this helps SMDC achieve its goal of creating and maintaining sustainable communities while also alleviating the Philippines’ housing shortage. SMDC achieves its larger purpose of becoming a catalyst for economic growth and nation-building by doing so.

Eden Awaits: Step Into Modern Paradise with SMDC’s Mid-Rise Residential Garden Communities, a discussion about green homes, their good benefits on Filipinos’ lives, and their financial possibilities, explains more. Aubrey Miles, a famous parent, is on the panel, as is Roy Golez of Leechiu Property Consultants, a real estate expert, and Cyrill Marzo, SMDC’s AVP for Architectural Design Management & Review. Only on SMDC’s Facebook page, hosted by Mica Pineda.

Follow SMDC on  Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, or go to their official SMDC website  for additional information.

About SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
SMDC is the largest and fastest-growing real estate developer in the Philippines. Championing perfectly integrated commercial and residential environments, SMDC provides every Filipino and its investors access to a sustainable and attainable cosmopolitan lifestyle. Through masterfully planned and award-winning complete developments, SMDC has been providing the dream homes of Filipinos in Metro Manila and other key cities in the Philippines.

 

Beauty

Over half of the population has sensitive skin, according to studies

Around 70% of individuals worldwide identify as having sensitive skin, and Dermatologists are seeing an increase in patients with sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is caused by a combination of environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and genetics, but patients typically exhibit compromised skin barriers, dryness, roughness, irritations, and tightness. The prevalence of sensitive skin has motivated research into the problem, resulting in skincare discoveries.

 “As a leader in sensitive skin for over 75 years, we are even more committed to delivering cutting-edge products to advance dermatological care for every skin story,” says Jade Silva-netto Ponoc, Galderma Philippines Business Unit Head.

In the Philippines, Cetaphil is bringing to the country for the first time Skin Awareness Month—the culmination of Cetaphil’s research into the science of gentle skincare, offering a chance to discover the breakthroughs and acquire specifically formulated products to care for all types of sensitive skin. It is part of the brand’s unwaveringly passion for providing complete care for sensitive skin; the Skin Awareness Month offers first-hand access to experts and science-driven recommendations to educate consumers on how best to care for their sensitive skin with a unique routine tailored to them. The annual event started 2021, eventually expanding across the Japan-Asia Pacific region before reaching the Philippines this year.

This year’s Skin Awareness Month is highlighted by the Skin Summit, which brings together dermatologists and skin enthusiasts for three days of themed discussions:

  • May 25a board-certified Dermatologist and member of the Philippine Dermatological Society, Dr. Francesca Sy-Alvarado, discusses sensitive skin and acne, along with Bianca Gonzalez, Maggie Wilson, and Patricia Prieto, who will discuss routines for sensitive skin
  • May 26 – a board-certified Dermatologist and member of the Philippine Dermatological Society, Jarische Lao-Ang, discusses the healthy way to brighten skin, along with Bea Alonzo, Laura Lehmann, Anne Curtis, and AC Bonifacio, who will discuss lifestyle-centric skincare
  • May 27 – a board-certified Dermatopathologist and a member of the Philippine Dermatological Society, Mara Evangelista-Huber, discusses the right foundation for baby’s skin health, along with hands-on parents Solenn Heussaff & Nico Bolzico. Relevant topics on healthy food, play and sleep will also be tackled as Nikki Gil, Mariel Padilla, Patrick and Nikka Garcia share their  experiences as they learn and choose the healthy start their babies deserve.

Access to the Skin Summit is free—interested participants may register via this link https://www.booths.virnew.com/events/cetaphil-2022/register

to reserve slots and avail of exclusive perks on Cetaphil products and other promotions during #SkinAwarenessMonth.

Every skin story deserves the greatest treatment, and Skin Awareness Month 2022 is jam-packed with exclusive offers and other free on-the-ground activities for all skin types. For additional information, visit @CetaphilPH on Instagram and Cetaphil Philippines on Facebook.

Cetaphil products can be found at Mercury Drug, Watsons, and other major drugstores and supermarkets across the country. You may also visit the Cetaphil Philippines official stores on Lazada and Shopee.

 

 

 

 

 

Beauty

Avon’s Pride campaign takes bronze in a regional PR competition

For other firms, observing Pride Month entails simply issuing a message of support and calling it a day. Avon, the country’s leading intimate clothing company, debuted the Limitless Collection, the country’s first gender-neutral underwear, and it’s a victory for everyone.

Avon’s #ComeAsYouAre campaign was well received by the LGBTQIA+ community for demonstrating how brands can go beyond in support of advocacies. Recently held in Singapore, it won Bronze for Best PR Campaign for Fashion & Apparel during the 2022 Marketing-Interactive PR Awards— recognizing outstanding campaigns in the PR and Communications industry across Southeast Asia, South Asia and ANZ regions.

The campaign garnered over 22 million total impressions, earning more than Php16 million in media values, and growing the brand’s Intimate Apparel innovation segment by over 468% versus the prior year—just a peek of what can be achieved when advocacy meets tangible development.

Visit www.avon.ph for more information on #ComeAsYouAre and other Avon Philippines advocacies.

About Avon
Avon has been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Avon is a company that connects people, using the power of beauty to transform lives for the better. Millions of independent sales Representatives across the world sell iconic Avon brands through their social networks, building their own beauty businesses on a full- or part-time basis.  Avon stands for gender equality, and we believe in listening to women’s needs, speaking out about issues that matter and creating positive change. Through Avon and the Avon Foundation we’ve donated over $1.1billion, with a focus on tackling gender violence and breast cancer. Avon is part of the Natura &Co Group.  Learn more at www.avonworldwide.com.
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Lifestyle, News

BPI Sinag continues to innovate in order to achieve more inclusive and long-term growth

BPI Foundation remains committed to be at the forefront of social entrepreneurship in the country through its Sinag program.

The BPI Foundation, the Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) social development arm, has formally started the 8th iteration of its flagship initiative, BPI Sinag, which promotes the country’s social enterprise (SE) sector. The program’s topic this year is BPI Sinag Evolution, and it intends to increase its impact and achieve equitable and sustainable growth by using a multi-stakeholder strategy for the first time, highlighting three key pillars: social entrepreneurs, educators, and intervenors or sub-sectors. This year, the BPI Foundation has committed Php3 million in cash grants to these pillars.

I was so fortunate to be invited here and acquired so much information about the discussion that tackles. I was enlightened with so much information and ideas and so grateful that they aim to innovate more to improve their services.

The National Social Enterprise Development Roadmap is also connected with BPI Sinag Evolution, which was one of Sinag Spark’s accomplishments last year, transforming the roadmap strategies into feasible initiatives. The BPI Sinag program, which began in 2015, was designed as a commercial challenge for social entrepreneurs (SEs). It has now grown into a thriving ecosystem that brings together not just the country’s visionary entrepreneurs, but also mentors, investors, and other stakeholders, all with the same aim of achieving equitable and sustainable growth through social entrepreneurship.

Over the years, the program has supported 238 SEs nationwide and awarded over Php20 million cash grants to help them strengthen their enterprises, widen their reach, and further uplift the lives of their communities.

“Evolution best represents the enhancements in our Sinag program over time to better address the needs of the broader SE ecosystem,” said BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo. “Doing well by doing good as an economic and social imperative is more relevant now more than ever. This is the perfect time to increase our collective efforts to become more inclusive, responsible, and sustainable when doing business. This is the essence why we strongly support social enterprises.”

Delighted to continue its long-time partnership with BPI Foundation in empowering social enterprises, Bayan Academy President and Chairman Prof. Francisco “Jay” Bernardo said, “BPI Foundation together with Bayan Academy and other program partners will contribute and make available suitable resources to assist social enterprises in their journey to evolve. The BPI Sinag Evolution program fully supports the promotion of an enabling environment so social enterprises cannot just merely survive, and it doesn’t stop at thriving, but also allowing them to evolve.”

During the virtual launch, four Sinag alumni, JT Solis of Mayani, Catherine Diquit of Likhang Maragondon, Cecille Virtucio of Batangas Egg Producers Cooperation, and Lorielinda Bella Rago-Marte of Tagolwanen Women Weavers Association also talked about their experiences on how the program helped grow their social enterprises. “Kami ay maliit na social enterprise lamang and we are only months-old noong sumali kami dito. Because of BPI Sinag, we had a better understanding kung ano ba ang social enterprise. We met so many inspiring people. Nagkaroon kami ng better connections and network. The funding that we got from BPI Sinag really help us kasi ngayon nakapagpagawa na kami ng manufacturing hub,” said Ms. Catherine Diquit of Likhang Maragondon.

Together with its main implementing partner, Bayan Academy, BPI Foundation will continue its partnerships with BPI’s microfinance arm, BPI BanKo, together with Ayala Land, Start Up Village, and Villgro Philippines. As part of the program’s evolution, the foundation also sealed a collaboration with Entrego to boost the market access of SEs by providing reliable logistic solutions for the safe and timely delivery of their products.

Business challenge for social enterprises

The “Sinag Evolution” business challenge will open its doors again to social enterprises. Of 60 SEs who will qualify for the bootcamps and mentoring sessions, the Top 25 will be shortlisted for the selection of the Top 10, who will receive as much as Php300,000 cash grant.

Aside from the cash grants, BPI Foundation will provide Sinag SEs with an MBA-like experience through virtual mentoring sessions, which will include sessions on business strategy and planning, marketing, operations, finance, organization & HR development, and social innovation, among others. Sinag SEs will also benefit from market access through the Sinag Sari-Sari Store in Ayala malls nationwide through its partnership with Alagang Ayala Land.

 

The business challenge is open to social entrepreneurs who are 18 years old and above leading a registered social enterprise that has been operating for at least six months. The application period will run until June 30, 2022.

New offerings for the academe and sub-sectors

With the multi-stakeholder approach, the “Sinag Evolution” will also give opportunities to the members of the academe and the support intervenors of SEs through a customized management program and competition.

Aiming to encourage academic institutions to be at the active forefront of social entrepreneurship, BPI Foundation offers the BPI Sinag Social Entrepreneurship and Management Course for Educators. The course, which will focus on effective methodologies in teaching social entrepreneurship management, is open to the members of the academe, including school heads, administrators, and lead teachers who specialize in general entrepreneurship and business management.

The deadline for applications is on June 10, 2022, while the training will be from June 13 to 17. The participating educators will then submit their proposals and present them to an esteemed panel of judges. Five educators with the best proposals will win a cash grant of Php100,000 each.

For the SE Intervenors and Subs-sectors, BPI Foundation aims to collaborate with various organizations, including corporate foundations, NGOs, civil society organizations, and other government agencies, in promulgating social entrepreneurship as part of their corporate social responsibility programs.

The participants will have the opportunity to learn about social entrepreneurship management and frameworks that may be implemented in the communities they support. They will also be invited to propose plans for incorporating social entrepreneurship into their current activities in order to improve social impact in the communities they serve.

The five-day bootcamp will take place from August 22 to 26, 2022, and interested participants can register until August 12, 2022. Each of the five competitors with the most plausible solutions will get a Php100,000 cash prize.

Visit https://www.bpifoundation.org/page/bpi-sinag for more information about Sinag Evolution, and follow BPI Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle, News

With new properties, Federal Land serves to boost socioeconomic activity in Marikina, Manila, and the Manila Bay Area

Artist’s perspective of Mi Casa in Metro Park, Manila Bay Area

Federal Land, Inc., a real estate corporation, is on track to meet its 2022 goals with new properties that are expected to boost socioeconomic activity in Marikina, Manila, and the Manila Bay Area in Pasay City. “We believe the sector will enjoy a big recovery this year.” This is why we continue to aggressively introduce new properties in key metro areas. As more people return to their normal habits, Federal Land, Inc. sales group director Margarita Saenz-Resurreccion said, “we will give them with living options that will match their demands and answer to their demand for a holistic, sustainable lifestyle.”

This position supports the findings of the recently released Colliers Property Market Report, which listed “improvement in consumer and business confidence” as among the key market enablers for the sector.

The report, released on February 9, mentioned the overall Metro Manila vacancy rate is expected to go down to 16.2% by the end of 2022, from 17.9% in 2021. “This points out to a healthy supply pipeline,” it said.

Colliers also sees gradual recovery in rents and prices and expects an increase of 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively, as demand grows. It also cited data from the BSP’s latest Residential Real Estate Price Index (RREPI) report showing nationwide home prices increased by 6.3% YOY in Q3 2021 due to stronger consumer demand for residential property.

The group also encouraged residential developers to “continue lining up projects, both condominium and house & lots, in line with the anticipated recovery of the economy and as more professionals return to traditional offices located in central business districts.”

New developments

Actual photo of Siena Residences along Sumulong Highway, Marikina City

Federal Land is set to launch new residential towers in Marikina with Siena Towers, Manila with Quantum Residences, and in the Manila Bay Area with Mi Casa.

“All these developments are strategically located in areas with various commercial and lifestyle choices, with nearby schools, hospitals, and major thoroughfares. They feature a wide range of amenities and access to the outdoor space that allow residents to lead an active, well-balanced life,” Resurreccion said.

Located along Sumulong Highway in Marikina City, Siena Towers is a modern take on the town of Siena, Italy, where rural charm and progress abound. It is an ideal option for those looking for an upgraded suburban living and access to modern conveniences at a reasonable price.

Artist’s perspective of Quantum Residences along Taft Avenue, Pasay City

For its latest residential property in Taft Avenue, Manila, Federal Land’s Quantum Residences is among the company’s real estate developments that are seeing high demand from property buyers, both here and abroad.

The three-tower mixed-use condominium is designed to fit the modern lifestyle. It is fiber optic ready, so everyone in the family is assured of fast and reliable connectivity for work, learning, and entertainment.

Mi Casa, on the other hand, is an upcoming vertical apartment intended for contemporary Filipino living within the Central Business Park island of the Manila Bay Area. It’s a tropical-inspired home in the heart of a bustling city that’s perfect for professionals and business owners who lead fast-paced lives but want to come home to a calmer environment where they can relax and unwind. Resurreccion said, “Overall, these properties are fantastic investment possibilities for anyone searching for a place to live, rent out, sell, or unwind.”

Beauty

With their 11th branch, Glam and Fab and Dear Self Aesthetics and Wellness Center celebrates their third year anniversary

Ms. Krystal Tecson-Garalde, COO of Glam and Fab and CEO of Dear Self Aesthetics, presented this message during their company’s third year anniversary celebration and thanksgiving last May 10, 2022 at the Pandan Asian Café in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. “We are beyond grateful to welcome the new members of our family and the vision that soars above self-care and self-love with the arrival of our 11th branch this month.” 

Glam and Fab and Dear Self Aesthetic and Wellness Center welcomes their 11th branch along Congressional in Quezon City, thanks to the united efforts and passionate commitment of each family member. Glam and Fab Fairview, Glam and Fab Caloocan, Glam and Fab Cubao, Glam and Fab Pasig, Glam and Fab Tacloban, Dear Self Manila, Dear Self Makati, Dear Self Camarin, Dear Self Cavite, and Dear Self Taguig have all attained this milestone.

The budding aesthetic and wellness-oriented company commits in offering budget-friendly and result-oriented services utilizing top caliber and tech-advanced machines.

“It was also not too long ago when we just eyed for giving quality and healthy aesthetic services which do not compromise prices, and now we are tapping best enhancement surgeons in the country,” Ms. Tecson-Garalde shared.

In addition, the company mainly offers advanced facial treatment, slimming and laser treatments and high-standard drip options that are proven to be effective to diverse clients.

Starting the Business and Pandemic Challenges

Ms. Tescon-Garalde also shared about their company’s objective when they started building their dream business and how they endured the business challenges brought by the pandemic.

“It was not too long ago when all we wanted was to make a living for our immediate family members and now with a grateful heart we are extending help to our friends and over hundred employees whom we also consider family – the very reason we surpassed the hardship of the pandemic is they have loyally stayed with us during our lowest time,” Ms. Tescon-Garalde mentioned.

A known aesthetic clinic inspired husband and wife, Ms. Krystal Tecson-Garalde and Ms. Dennis Garalde, to build the business, risking their family’s savings and regular full-time jobs.

With the right mix of involved people, business strategies and positive minds to achieve a common goal, they were able to reach success in just three years, despite the challenges brought by the pandemic.

Mr. Dennis Garalde, the CEO of Glam and Fab stressed the importance of working hard as one to accomplish the success. He said that family members and employees work hard every day to achieve what they have accomplished.

“Maybe yung three years na time maikli lang for everyone, pero sa kanila it was like 10 years. Kasi kung nag-open ka ng 2019 and the rest of the years were pandemic, medyo mahirap para sa kanila to survive, but they are here right now, celebrating third anniversary with more future plans for the business and for their clients,” Mr. Ric Abasola said, the company’s Marketing and Business Consultant.

The Big Event

The 3rd year anniversary celebration and thanksgiving was attended by the company’s Board of Directors, family members and invited guests including friends from the digital media (Blogger, Vloggers, Media Outlets, Influencers and Content Creators).

Another highlight of the night is the first-ever contract signing event with their newest brand ambassadors who will be the company’s face the next coming months.

Showtime dancers, Ms. Neri ‘BoomBoom Neri’ Lopera and Ms. Grace Abina graced the event. The two signed a contract with Glam and Fab and Dear Self Aesthetic and Wellness Center as their exclusive aesthetic and wellness provider.

“The fact that we are all here, to celebrate Glam and Fab’s 3rd anniversary and to sign our new brand ambassadors and the fact that we already have 10 branches and we are building some more, these alone are worth celebrating,” Mr. Allan Garalde, COO of Glam and Fab mentioned as he welcomed everyone in the event.

The new brand ambassadors shared their memorable experiences with the brand’s services and their ultimate transformation after months of undergoing various treatments.

“Sobrang blessing and binigay samin ng Glam and Fab. Sobrang taba ko before, laging sinasabi ni ate Vice, girl antaba mo! Pero dahil sa Glam and Fab, naachieve ko ulit yung ganitong body and napansin po ito ng Showtime family ko,” BoomBoom Neri bubbly said when she was asked to share her experience.

On the other hand, Ms. Grace Abina shared her frustrations before she started doing treatments with Glam and Fab and her gratitude to the company. “Ang hirap mag maintain ng body dahil ang daming expectations, that’s why I want to thank Glam and Fab for bringing back my confidence.”

Questions from the digital media friends were also accommodated and answered by the new brand ambassadors and the founders while having dinner.

Mr. Christian Tecson, COO of Dear Self Aesthetic, wrapped up the evening with some advice on how to succeed in any effort. “First and foremost, pray hard and trust our Father God Jehovah; second, believe in ourselves that we can survive; third, have a positive outlook on life; fourth, have family support; and finally, believe in and practice the turning tables idea, which involves converting negative things into positive things.” “Hindi natin to makakayanan kung hindi tayo solid,” I tell my family.

Glam and Fab Aesthetics and Wellness Center is on Instagram! 

Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/glamandfab.main/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/we.glamandfab

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@we.glamandfab

 

 

Lifestyle, News

Moms in the Metaverse: With Baby Dove’s #RealMomsVillage, Unilever creates a brand-new mommy community experience

Let’s face it: caring for a baby is difficult for even the most experienced mothers, let alone first-time mothers. There’s nothing quite like being able to connect with other mothers who are going through similar experiences. Moms looking for genuine interactions with other moms will soon be able to do so in the virtual world thanks to U-COINVille, a metaverse environment created by Unilever Philippines, which has demonstrated its industry leadership excellence by innovating and pioneering the Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage—a new mommy community that provides mothers with a one-of-a-kind and enriching experience.

The Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage is a game-changing experience for moms who want to delve deeper into childcare and adventure at the same time. It was envisioned as a virtual hub where moms can gather and thrive in parenthood. The Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage will allow them to immerse themselves in a whole new level of experience with other moms who share the same objectives and dreams of getting a breather while still giving their children the best.

Spend time with fellow moms and be captivated by its immersive virtual hubs such as Care Cafe where one can go on a mission to talk to moms and convince them to give the best for their babies through real parenting tips and Baby Dove products. Hang out at the Baby Dove Real Care Center where they can enjoy baby bath time while learning what products are suitable for their child’s skin. Aside from these, two other virtual hubs are launching in June and July—truly exciting times ahead!

Playing in the Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage is truly worth mommies’ time—on one hand, they learn about the best of the best for their babies; on the other, they get to enjoy real-life rewards.

The Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage is part of the newly-launched U-COINVille, which is Unilever Philippines’ very first metaverse environment. U-COINVille welcomes consumers to more adventures and personalized experiences with beloved Unilever brands such as Baby Dove, POND’S, and more. This immersive virtual space allows users to socialize, shop, and play and learn to earn. Moreover, in U-COINVille, they are not just simply playing—they can also get real-life rewards, vouchers, and other incentives by exchanging the U-COINs they get while exploring the metaverse and trying out the different features within it.

“It’s always been our mission to live our purpose and offer opportunities for more meaningful connections through our products. We have seen a real opportunity of delivering functional expertise and emotional connections at once,” said Ariadne Umali, Baby Dove Business Performance Executive at Unilever Philippines.

Sharmaine Aquilino, Skin Digital Excellence Lead, added, “This innovation in the real and virtual realms is us taking one step forward to a more progressive space where we go beyond nourishing their baby’s skin by letting moms flourish in all ways possible.”

The Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage is launching on May 23. To play, just follow these steps:

  1. Visit com.ph
  2. Register with your mobile number or if you’re an existing U-COIN user, you can log in with your account.
  3. Look for Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage. You can explore the other virtual hubs too, like U-Marketplace, U-Ditorium, U-Home, and POND’S Summer Escape!
  4. Start exploring to learn and earn rewards!

Be the greatest parent you can be at the Baby Dove #RealMomsVillage, a one-of-a-kind venue created specifically for dedicated, caring moms who deserve a much-needed break while simultaneously learning. Relax, socialize, and work at the same time while learning about a unique and intentional parenting journey.

 

 

 

Food

The Jollibee Group has over 2,000 outlets participating in Earth Hour 2022

Jollibee Group brands participate annually in the Earth Hour initiative that aims to raise awareness on the need for collective action to protect the environment.

This year’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest initiative promoting carbon footprint reduction to combat climate change, was observed in over 2,000 Jollibee Group stores around the country.

Participating stores of Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Red Ribbon, and Greenwich turned off the lights in their stores and signages for an hour. Billboards and other out-of-home ads of Jollibee Group brands were also switched off for an hour during this period.

“Participating annually in the Earth Hour is part of our efforts in the Jollibee Group to demonstrate the commitment to helping protect the planet as an organization. Efforts like Earth Hour are important in raising more awareness among our people, our customers, and the public on the realities of climate change and the need for individual and collective action to protect the environment,” said Pepot Miñana, Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer of the Jollibee Group.

Earth Hour was founded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 and has since developed into one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaigns. Every year on the final Saturday in March, the movement brings together about 190 countries and territories, all working to ensure the planet and its people have a sustainable future.

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