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January 2024

Beauty

Dermorepubliq’s Carefully Curated 16-Product Skincare Line Reimagines Beauty Routines

Leading skincare company Dermorepubliq, available on TikTok Shop Philippines, has introduced a line of 16 expertly made products that are all packed with vital vitamins to completely transform the beauty regimen. It is such a holy grail for every woman with different skin types. It is also my favorite since it is so gentle on the skin, which is what the brand wants for our skin. It leaves my skin so soft and smooth. It is also an effective one since it really removes all my unwanted roughness and unevenness from my face. It is really a must-have in our skin care routine.

Keith Corwin Sta is the creative mind behind this avant-garde collection. Barbara started Dermorepubliq in 2020 as a result of his personal acne problems. His journey from personal struggles to skincare remedies highlights the brand’s dedication to producing products that are both gentle and effective.

His drive for quality and entrepreneurial zeal are evident in the brand’s growth from its humble beginnings with just three items to its current status as a national skincare powerhouse.

Dermorepubliq’s collection, which is intended to appeal to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 35, combines high-quality and affordability with the goal of enabling young adults to enjoy the inherent beauty of their skin.

Dermorepubliq’s diverse collection includes the 10% Niacinamide + Hyaluronic High-Strength Formula Serum, specifically formulated for sensitive skin, and the Niacinamide Acne And Oil Control Face Bar Soap, which harnesses the power of Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica, and Witch Hazel Extracts for a fragrance-free experience. Additionally, the Clarifying Gentle Face Wash, which blends Niacinamide with Green Tea Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Peppermint, and Bergamot, is designed to prevent breakouts and offer a refreshing feel.

Furthermore, the lineup features specialized serums like the 10% Niacinamide + 3% Tranexamic Acid + 2% Alpha Arbutin Ultra White Serum, free from sulfates, silicones, and artificial scents, and focused on brightening and refining skin texture. For toning, the Clarifying Formula Toner and the Alpha Arbutin + Tranexamic Acid Ultra Whitening Toner, each offer unique benefits, the former being rich in Niacinamide and botanical extracts, while the latter targets hyperpigmentation with ingredients like Licorice and Papaya Extracts.

For more targeted treatments, the brand offers the Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic) & Retinol Morning and Night Set for skin brightening and correction, alongside the 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) Deep Pore Care Toner, combining Salicylic Acid with natural extracts for effective acne control and soothing. Additionally, serums like the 2% Alpha Arbutin + Niacinamide + HA Dark Spot Corrector and the 5% Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Acid Sensitive Skin Formula are specifically formulated to address skin blemishes and sensitivity.

Rounding out the collection are products like the 15% L-Ascorbic Acid + E + Ferulic Acid Brightening Formula Serum for a stable Vitamin C treatment, the Glutathione + Kojic + Alpha Arbutin Power White Body Bar for skin whitening, the Spot Treatment with a blend of seven oils for acne control, and the 1% Retinol For Sensitive Skins Serum, targeting acne and signs of aging. The 7% Glycolic Acid (AHA) Skin Renewing Toner and the 2.5% Retinol High Strength Formula Serum further complement the range, offering solutions for dull skin and more advanced skin concerns.

The brand’s pledge to stay away from harsh chemicals commonly found in mainstream goods is indicative of their dedication to creating gentle yet effective remedies. As stated by Sta. Barbara, maintaining the integrity of its formulations while guaranteeing client pleasure is Dermorepubliq’s mission.

Dermorepubliq has solidified its position as the preferred option for skincare fans and fulfilled its objective of reinventing beauty regimens with the launch of real outlets at SM Fairview and Riverbanks Center Marikina.

You can find Dermorepubliq’s newest stores at the following locations:

SM Fairview: Lower Ground Level, Parkway

Riverbanks Center: KF-08, Palm Lane

You may also visit their online platforms through the following links:
https://dermorepubliq.com

https://shopee.ph/dermorepubliq
https://www.lazada.com.ph/dermorepubliq
https://www.tiktok.com/@dermorepubliq

ABOUT KEITH STA. BARBARA

Keith Sta. Barbara is the President and Founder of Dermorepubliq Corporation. With over 2 years of experience leading the company, he directs operational activities, ensures business objectives are met, and implements strategic plans.

Before venturing into skincare, Keith spent over 5 years at Service Source as an Instructional Design Manager, leading a team in developing training interventions. His expertise includes instructional design, development, and proficiency in learning management systems. Keith’s extensive background also includes roles at Transcom, where he served as Learning Design Lead, Virtual Trainer, and Trainer.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Trinity University of Asia and a degree in Information Technology from San Beda College, Keith brings a diverse skill set to his role at Dermorepubliq.

He has also received the Spark Challenge Innovation Award in 2017 and 2018.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

About Dermorepubliq and its products

1. What is Dermorepubliq?

Dermorepubliq is a local skincare brand on a mission to redefine beauty routines with its gentle yet effective products. 

2. What is the brand’s journey?

Founded in 2020 by Keith Corwin, Dermorepubliq’s journey stems from the founder’s personal struggle with acne. This entrepreneurial spirit led to the brand’s inception, starting with three products and expanding to cater to users nationwide.

3. What is Dermorepubliq’s mission?

Dermorepubliq aims to redefine beauty routines by providing gentle yet effective skincare products, empowering individuals aged 18-35 to embrace their skin’s natural radiance.

4. How many products does Dermorepubliq offer, and who are they designed for?

Dermorepubliq offers a collection of 16 meticulously crafted products designed for both men and women aged 18-35, striking a balance between affordability and effectiveness.

5. What sets Dermorepubliq’s products apart?

Dermorepubliq reinforces that its products are gentle on the skin and affordable.

6. Are Dermorepubliq’s formulations suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, Dermorepubliq’s custom formulations are enriched with essential vitamins and thoughtfully selected ingredients, making them compatible with sensitive skin.

6. What benefits can users expect from Dermorepubliq’s products?

Users can expect visible results at affordable prices, thanks to Dermorepubliq’s commitment to excellence. The products are designed to cater to the skincare needs of individuals aged 18-35.

8. Are Dermorepubliq products free from harsh chemicals?

Yes, Dermorepubliq ensures a pure skincare experience by committing to products that are free from harsh chemicals such as alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens, polymers, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, and artificial scents. 

9. Are Dermorepubliq products FDA-approved?

All Dermorepubliq products are FDA-approved, prioritizing safety and efficacy for consumers.

10. How does Dermorepubliq achieve quality without a high price tag?

Dermorepubliq believes in quality skincare that is affordable. The brand achieves this by offering vitamin-enriched formulations crafted from premium ingredients.

11. Can Dermorepubliq products deliver results in a short period?

Dermorepubliq sets realistic expectations, recognizing that genuine skin improvements require time. The brand is committed to providing long-term benefits rather than quick fixes.

12. How does Dermorepubliq address common doubts about skincare products?

Dermorepubliq believes in quality without the high price tag, using premium ingredients. Real customer reviews attest to the effectiveness of local skincare, and the brand sets realistic expectations, recognizing that genuine skin improvements take time.

13. What do I do if I notice something is wrong with my order, or when I receive the product?

Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions, comments, concerns about your order or the product.

14. Where can customers find and buy Dermorepubliq products online?

Dermorepubliq products are conveniently available on various platforms, including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok, providing customers with multiple options for purchasing. 

15. Where are Dermorepubliq’s physical stores located?

You can find Dermorepubliq’s physical stores at the following locations at SM Fairview, Lower Ground Level, Parkway; SM Riverbanks Center, KF-08, Palm Lane; SM City Masinag at Lower Ground Floor; and SM City Tanza at Second Floor. 

For other details about each product of Dermorepubliq, you may refer to their official website.

January 3, 2024 by
Lifestyle, News

Now is the ideal moment to make investments in health protection

Be more financially prepared for health emergencies  

The latest Manulife Asia Care Survey indicates that young Filipinos are growing increasingly aware of their health span—that is, the amount of time they will have excellent health. While the average Filipino respondent believes that they will be healthy until they are about 62 years old, younger millennials (those born between 1989 and 1996) believe that they won’t be at their best until they are 55 years old.

Because of the pandemic’s unprecedented effects, particularly on people’s health and financial situations, Filipino millennials and Gen Zs are now worried about their financial stability. They came to the realization that, given the following worries, they needed to start investing in life and health insurance or find other ways to increase their savings:

1. Their critical illness risk. Genetics, the environment, the stresses of modern living, and even binge-eating and endless feasts brought by the holidays, may conspire to put everyone at risk for various critical illnesses. Even Gen Z and millennials find that their relatively young age does not guarantee protection. For Filipinos, coronary heart diseases, tumors, and cerebrovascular conditions are the top health and mortality risks, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 

2. Their poverty risk. Medical treatments remain costly, and they can be challenging even for the otherwise comfortable middle class. This financial burden is a significant concern for many Filipinos, with almost half or 45% of the national health expense coming from out-of-pocket payments. At least 1.5 million Filipino families are pushed to the poverty line every year due to unexpected health expenses, according to the Insurance Commission.

3. Weakened social safety nets due to economic uncertainties. Most Filipinos rely on health maintenance organization (HMO) plans and government-subsidized health insurance programs for their protection. However, with economic uncertainties causing medical inflation to soar to as high as 12-13%, Filipinos need more resources to cover the rising costs of hospital and medical treatments.

While they realize the importance of bolstering one’s health protection, some millennials and Gen Zs – many of whom are just starting their careers, shifting priorities, or changing life journeys – may feel held back by their limited income.

To address this gap and help make it easier for young Filipinos to boost their health and life protection, Manulife offers HealthFlex and FutureBoost.

HealthFlex, an innovative and flexible life and health insurance plan that protects against up to 112 critical illnesses and guarantees health coverage until age 100. Furthermore, if diagnosed with one of these covered critical illnesses, premiums are automatically waived, allowing them to focus on recovery instead of worrying about their medical bills. They can also customize their plans by adding coverage benefits for early-stage illnesses, second occurrences of cancer, heart attack, or stroke, and hospitalization and recovery assistance.

In the meantime, FutureBoost is a comprehensive plan that combines savings, health, and life insurance. It provides coverage against critical illness up to ten times the face value of the plan, or Php 15 million, and gives access to a variety of investment funds so that Filipinos can increase their savings and enhance their coverage at any time through various add-on benefits like hospital income benefit, which can assist them in covering hospital costs while safeguarding their savings. Young Filipinos can receive early protection from serious illnesses with FutureBoost while they save and get ready for their future.

Manulife aims to create creative ways to make insurance more accessible so that consumers may customize their health coverage and financially safeguard themselves and those they love most. This is because more Filipinos are looking for insurance solutions but are having trouble with budgetary restrictions.

Go to manulife.com.ph to find out more about Manulife’s health and life insurance offerings.

January 3, 2024 by
Entertainment

Enchanted Kingdom is recognized by the government in a number of ways and is a finalist in two categories for the IAAPA 2023 Brass Ring Excellence Awards

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have recognized Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, three times this year. These accolades reinforce the company’s unwavering vision to become Asia’s premier integrated attraction destination and the country’s leader in healthy family entertainment.

For the first semester of 2023, EK was acknowledged by BIR as the Top 2 Highest Value Added Tax contributor in the Biñan – West Laguna District. The aforementioned acknowledgment serves as evidence of the business’s timely and precise payments, which have been crucial in helping the district meet its revenue target for the first half of 2023.

EK’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Melissa Y. Monicayo emphasized the company’s commitment to pay the right taxes on time to the BIR. “This is in part of EK’s obligation to give back to our community, as we recognize our impact to the progress of our region,” she explained. In fact, Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas acknowledged EK as one of the city’s top taxpayers during EK’s Giant Parol Lighting held last November.

Last November, the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) gave a special recognition to Enchanted Kingdom for being the first and longest Go Lokal retail partner during the FlexPinoy: Saludo sa Go Lokal! Retail Partners appreciation ceremony held at the DTI Head Office in Makati City. The event recognized Go Lokal retail partners and store operators who have made significant contributions to the continued success and growth of the innovative market access program of the DTI-BDTP.

According to Ms. Ma. Cherina Consunji, Head of Merchandise Division, Enchanted Kingdom embraced the “Go Lokal” initiative and promotes indigenous products through the establishment of “Pugad” in 2016. “Pugad is EK’s local souvenir shop which aims to provide access to new markets and a bigger audience for artisanal products in the country,” Ms. Consunji furthered.

And most recently, EK was one of the awardees during the “Mabuhay at Salamat Po! Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Recognition Celebration of Love” held last December 12 at the Makati Diamond Hotel, Makati City.  Led by DOT Secretary, Maria Christina Frasco, the event recognized the significant contributions of Enchanted Kingdom and other institutions in advocating the FBSE and contributing greatly to the achievement of training more than 124,000 tourism frontliners for 2023.

As of this writing, 89% of EK’s full-time Cast Members have been trained under DOT’s flagship program which is envisioned to enhance and uplift the quality of tourism services in the country aimed at fostering excellent service to tourists as part of our distinct Filipino brand. Pauline C. Barreiro, EK’s Learning and Development Manager and a certified FBSE enterprise trainer shared that EK is geared towards training 100% of its full-time Cast Members by next year.

The world-class theme park is also a finalist in two categories for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Brass Ring Excellence Award, which honors notable achievement in the international attractions industry, according to Dr. Cynthia R. Mamon, COO of Enchanted Kingdom.

EK is a finalist in two categories: Games and Merchandise Excellence: Best Retail Visual Merchandise Display and Human Resources Excellence: Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy. In March 2024, the winners will be formally revealed, and the ceremony will take place at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

“The year 2023 is a remarkable year for Enchanted Kingdom, as we recover from the impact of the recent pandemic. We are looking forward to a more magical 2024 as we continue to deliver world-class leisure and entertainment to all Filipinos. As our Anniversary slogan goes, “Be the Magic… Be Enchanted!” Dr. Mamon said.

January 3, 2024 by