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Do you always go out? If you are the type of person who is usually on-the-go, keeping your usual pace has just become a bit more challenging. You have to rely on some essentials that would help you stay ahead in the new normal, while putting safety above all.  Therefore, we should brace ourselves for the new normal, that changing the way we go about our usual routine and creating new demands on our lifestyles. So we need to be careful when going to public places like going to work, going to malls & groceries and many more.

The following are the list of  the essentials that you should have ready at all times to help you stay safe while keeping busy in our new, socially distanced world:

1. Face masks and face shields

Other than being a requirement whenever you step out of your house, face masks and face shields are your first line of defense against the virus. Thankfully, there are a lot of fashionable face masks available to match your OOTDs but make sure to avoid those with valves or holes on them. Just make sure your masks fit you well–fully covering your nose, mouth, and chin, and make sure not to remove these unless necessary.

It’s also helpful to have a mask holder to keep your mask in when not in use. You can store an extra mask here too in case of an emergency. 

2. Alcohols, sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes

Hand hygiene is key to protecting yourself from the virus, which is why it makes sense to carry your own alcohol, sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes at all times.

Having your own personal spray or bottle gives you the assurance of safety since you can avoid using shared sanitizers and minimize physical contact with others.

Using your disinfecting wipes, it’s good to make sure to wipe anything that you need to touch – desks, tables, phones, gadgets, and many others. You can never be too careful!

3. Your own pen

This is decidedly old school but it’s still very practical to carry one around, given that you have to fill up so many forms these days and not all establishments use QR codes. Certainly, you don’t want to use a pen that someone else has touched.

If you’re one to like multi-functional items, Alco Pens are also a trend nowadays. Your alcohol spray and handy pen in one!

4. Vicks inhaler

Perfect for busy and hard working millennials who need the Vicks kind of care whenever and wherever they are.

Nursing a cold can lead you to having a stuffy nose, which can sometimes hold you back from productivity. Breathe easier by having your Camphor + Menthol (Vicks Inhaler) handy at all times. It works perfectly even while wearing a mask!

Your favorite millennials Rei Germar, Mikael Daez, Megan Young, and Benedict Cua are just a few of the go-getters who swear by Camphor + Menthol (Vicks Inhaler), to help them breathe easier from stuffy nose emergencies due to colds even while wearing a mask.

Vicks Inhaler contains camphor and menthol, which are traditionally known as decongestants. They give off vapors that have a cooling effect in the lining of the nose when you breathe them in, which leads to a fast relief from stuffy nose due to colds. 

Handy and compact, you can stash your Camphor + Menthol (Vicks Inhaler) in your pocket or your bag, it even comes with a keychain for easier use! You can get yours too in all leading Watsons and Mercury Drugstore branches.

Stay safe and breathe easier with Camphor + Menthol (Vicks Inhaler) — your new normal essential!

For more details about Camphor + Menthol (Vicks Inhaler), you can check out their official website. You can also stay updated with the latest news from Vicks Philippines by visiting their official FB page https://www.facebook.com/VicksPhilippines. 

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. ASC Ref. Code: P099P112520VS

It is starting to feel the presence of Christmas and many are still looking for ways to celebrate it. It’s no wonder that many are looking for ways to welcome the holiday with a splendid and unforgettable get away, without having to worry about safety, as most of us have been nestling comfortably in our homes for quite sometimes.

The Alviera Country Club, a leading country club located in the heart of the Alviera Estate in Pampanga, has turned the holiday switch on for a lovely Christmas celebration in the new normal, taking a wonderful ornaments, lighting up the Christmas tree, and offering events and promotions to make the club’s festivities even more wonderful this year.

 If you’re looking for a place to fulfill your appetite for new adventures or just to unwind, relax and let go, here is a way to make your Alviera country club Christmas merrier.

1. Immerse yourself in a magical yuletide experience with first-rate facilities in a premiere country club.

The entire club is dressed to the nines, covered with bright festive decor to completely welcome the season, aside from the cool breeze that welcomes you to the estate. As the string of lights and holiday decor complement the suburban outdoors, complete with scenic views. Rush natural settings, and fun events, bask in the beauty of the house.

Alviera country club continues to make health and safety a priority when the bells are ringing and the lights flashing to endure a worry-free environment for guests and staff members. Government mandated protocols are still strictly enforced to allow guests to enjoy the first rate amenity club with no hold backs.

 Take a fast break from your work- from-home set up and make a sweet escape to enjoy the rope of the line facilities at Alviera Country Club. Gather your friends or family from any of the various indoors and outdoors sports facilities of the club and bond over a friendly sports game.

2. Taste the unforgettable Noche Buena Experience

Dubbed as the Philippine’s Culinary Capital, without going on a food tour, a trip to Pampanga is not complete. Make your way through the specialty restaurants in Alviera Country Club, where there you’re looking for authentic kapampangan delicacies or unique foreign flavors.

You can enjoy a cup of coffee with some freshly- baked pastries created and perfected by in-house artisan chef’s at the Sabyan Cafe. If you’re looking for a light and fast snack. The Galo sports bar, which also serves as an event venue for intimate and worry-free events, also provides casual dining specials. With a maximum capacity and possible to schedule a mini reunion with friends or relatives.

3. Add Pampanga into your vacation.

 Planning to bring the holiday’s home with you? With a hearty spread of delicious signature dishes for pick up and go, continue the hub of celebration and put a slice of Pampanga into your homes. Bring home party sized platters good for 5-6 pax from the range of dishes or any of the pre-selected packaged treats, available for pick- up or delivery within the Pampanga area. By calling 091780623377 or (095) 307400, you can place your orders.

Put your culinary skills to the test if you are up to the challenge and make your own Manyaman holiday dish at home by tuning in to the Manyaman creation of the Alviera Country club.

Chef and restaurateur Happy Ongpauco is collaborating with one of the chef’s at Alviera Country Club for the first episode, demonstrating how to prepare one of the unique holiday dishes served at the specialty restaurant of the club, the crisp porcheltra.

On December 4, 5-6pm, stay tuned on the Facebook page of the Alviera country club and learn how to create the signature crispy Porchetta dish at home. On this page save the date: Link https://greenbulbpr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1nC6947HOUNUle3v4tfxKRjfZbopZgT_MmekzKypfLtU-1677015482&key=YAMMID-14713404&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F306423213818346%2F.

 Go on a new yuletide adventure at Alviera Country Club this holiday season and celebrate the occasion with your family in leisurely comfort and security while still enjoying all the amenities of this new normal lifestyle. Visit :https://www.alviera.ph/countryclub/CORP/COVID19Protocols/ to know about the club’s latest safety guidelines and updates. You may also check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AlvieraCountryClub and Instagram page @alvieracountryclub for latest promos and offerings.

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is one of the places in Metro Manila that prepare extravagant decors like sparkling lights, delightful gastronomic experiences, a world of shopping choices, and host many events for Christmas celebration for the past years. That’s why BGC has been a go-to holiday destination and have carved place for Filipino culture.

This year’s theme for Christmas festivities in BGC will be a nostalgic piece, “Lights will guide you Home”. This means, as the world turned upside down, the norms have truly changed. Instead of taking, now we give. Instead of rushing out, now, we come back home. This year’s holiday season is the time to celebrate what matters most—the gift of health, friendship, family, and community.

Since we are still in the middle of a pandemic Christmas in BGC will be a little different this year, with intimate events and activities to be held both on-ground and online. No matter how you choose to celebrate, BGC has something in store for you.

Here are the 7 reasons why you should come home to BGC this Christmas:

1)Lights all aglow your favorite street

With the lessons learned this year, BGC goes back to basics by stripping down the frills and focusing on a warm and bright display of lights embodying the holiday spirit. The whole stretch of Bonifacio High Street is filled with colorful light decors that will surely make you feel at home.

2)Score Christmas bargains up to 70% off!

Shop to your heart’s content as Bonifacio High Street hosts its biggest sale of the year from November 26 – 30, 2020, with huge discounts and deals from over 70 participating brands like Sole Academy, Uniqlo, Nike Park, Adidas, Aldo Shoes, Old Navy, Fully Booked and more in check.

Exciting treats from Romulo Café, Malongo Café, Chili’s, The Alley, You+ Clinic, Faces and Curves, Tempur, and many more will also be up for grabs this holiday season!

As BGC values the health and safety of its BGCitizens, health protocols will be strictly implemented to ensure a safe and seamless shopping and dining experience for all.

3)Get a chance to win a shopping spree in this year’s Holiday Hoopla

Step up your active wear and fitness gear for the year ahead!

Be one of ten winners of Php10,000 worth of gift certificates from Bonifacio High Street’s flagship sports brands Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour

For every P2,000 single or accumulated receipts, dated November 15, 2020 to December 30, 2020, a shopper earns 1 raffle coupon entry. Winners will be announced on January 4, 2021, at 3PM, through Bonifacio High Street’s official Facebook page.

4)Enjoy flash holiday deals within the comfort of your home

People who prefer to stay at home can still join the fun through Bonifacio High Street’sLive Holiday Shopping, which will be aired on the Facebook pages of BHS. Whether it’s for active lifestyle, fashion & beauty or the best holiday gifts, huge and exciting discounts await with this one-day online shopping party!

5)Send out your Christmas wishes with Dear Santa

To make the holiday season extra special for the kids and for those young at heart, children are encouraged to send their wish list online in the form of letters, videos, and comments for a chance to be one of the three lucky winners who will get their wish granted by Santa!

6)A feast awaits at BGC this Christmas

In keeping with the values of home and family, BGCitizens and their loved ones can get a chance to receive a Christmas feast from BHS food merchants by posting photos of them in BHS talking about the reasons why they choose to celebrate their milestones and why they keep on coming back to Bonifacio High Street.

7)Spot Santa in BGC!

Feeling the Christmas spirit, yet?

You most definitely will when you spot Santa roaming the streets of BGC. For the first week of December, BHS goers will get a chance to spot Santa live as he rides an e-scooter in his very own PMD lane, falls in line for coffee, eats al fresco, or gives away gifts at the BHS amphitheater.

BGCitizens can post all about Santa online and get a chance to be one of the 5 lucky winners of  1000 worth of gift certificates from MUJI.

Lights will surely guide you home this Christmas, so make the holidays count and enjoy BGC’s festivities with the ones you hold dear!

For more details, watch this heartwarming video  and see how BGC truly is home for many this holiday season. Stay tuned to Bonifacio High Street’s official Facebook page as well at https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/ for the latest updates and announcements!