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Shingles:TheReawakeningofChickenpox

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Many of us think of chickenpox as a childhood illness — a harmless rite of passage that fades into memory once the itchy blisters heal. However, what most people don't realize is that the virus behind chickenpox,thevaricella-zostervirus(VZV),neverreallyleavesthebody.Instead,itliesdormantinthe nervoussystemforyears,onlytoreawakenlaterinlifeasapainfulandpotentiallydebilitatingcondition known as shingles.1 Shingles,or"kulebra"asit’slocallyknown,isaviralinfectionthatcancauseseverediscomfort.It’sthe same virus that caused your chickenpox but reawakens when your immune system is weakened.2 Inaradiointerview,FamilyMedicineandGeriatricsExpertDr.CheridineOro-Josef,likenedthepainof shingles to "a dormant volcano suddenly coming to life."3She emphasized that the most challenging symptom isn’t the rash itself, but rather the nerve pain known as postherpetic neuralgia4or long-term nervepain.Herpatients oftendescribedthispainas"barbedwires"piercingtheski...

Real-time Meralco payments at 7-Eleven CLiQQ Kiosks, now made possible by Bayad

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Busy lifestyles have led a lot of Filipinos to rely on doing one-stop-shop errands at convenience stores like 7-Eleven. Apart from buying goods, ready-to-eat cooked meals, and beverages, Meralco bills can also be paid at 7-Eleven CLiQQ Kiosks, available in over 4,100 branches nationwide. Apart from enabling 24/7 payments at the ease of your own neighborhood, 7-Eleven has partnered with Bayad, accelerating Meralco payments from 24 hours to real-time or instantaneous posting. This will greatly benefit more Filipinos as it allows them to pay on time, and avoid overdue bills or disconnection notices. Bayad, formerly Bayad Center and the pioneer brand in the outsourced bills payment collection service in the Philippines, is now a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco. Apart from Meralco, Bayad has also activated Red Fiber, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and National Housing Authority (NHA) in the CLiQQ Kiosk’s biller network. On top of these, Bayad...

BingoPlus player bags a jackpot prize of 312 million pesos

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  L-R: BP Studio Host Troy; ABLE President, Mr. Jasper Vicencio; BP Jackpot Winner; and PAGCOR Representative. BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, celebrated yet another milestone. A lucky player won a massive jackpot prize of 312 million pesos. To commemorate this big win, a special awarding ceremony took place on January 10, 2025 at a hotel in Manila. Doubling the previous jackpot prize, the avid BingoPlus player broke the record for winning the biggest jackpot ever. During the awarding, the winner was presented with a mock cheque by Mr. Jasper Vicencio, the president of AB Leisure Exponent, Inc. (ABLE). He also conveyed a message that highlighted BingoPlus' achievements. Moreover, prominent media from the country attended the significant event. Following the event highlights, the media representatives had the opportunity to interview the winner along with Mr. Vicencio during a press conference. He thanked the supp...

BingoPlus hosts an exclusive block screening of Piolo Pascual’s The Kingdom

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  BingoPlus block screening poster of The Kingdom displayed in the cinema. METRO MANILA – BingoPlus, your comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country, hosted another exciting movie experience with the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Kingdom , starring BingoPlus male endorser Piolo Pascual, on January 9, 2025. The Kingdom is set in an alternate reality where the Philippines was never colonized, referred to as the “Kingdom of Kalayaan.” Piolo Pascual portrays Sulo, a farmer who is an outcast and harbors a deep resentment toward the royal family, especially the reigning king. Influencers enjoying the Director's Club cinema du  ring the block screening of The Kingdom. BingoPlus brings this exclusive block-screening event to show its unwavering support for its male endorser and the Filipino film and entertainment industry. Media, bloggers, social media influencers, and BingoPlus players attended the event, enjoying games and premium treats distributed t...

The International Series adds Philippines with BingoPlus to its growing global footprint as part of exciting 2025 schedule

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  London, United Kingdom, 08 January 2025: The International Series breaks new ground in 2025 with International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, the latest addition to a burgeoning schedule that is expanding the pathway to LIV Golf into an impressive mix of brand-new golf markets and legacy destinations.  The inaugural tournament will take place from 23-26 October at a venue still to be announced, bringing big-name players from the LIV Golf League and the top performers on the Asian Tour to the market for the first time in the four-year history of the series. Official banner of the International Series Philippines It is the seventh event on the schedule to be confirmed. Another new tournament, International Series India presented by DLF , will open the season (30 January – 2 February), with a return to the Greater Bay Area for the second edition of International Series Macau presented by Wynn next up (20-23 March). The International Series also makes welcome retu...

Stone of Hope Fuels commits to net zero emissions

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  A Filipino-owned fuel firm that recently opened its doors for franchise business, Stone of Hope Fuels, has committed to the global goal of attaining net zero emissions by 2050 and mitigating the ill effects of climate change as part of their moral obligations. During the momentous franchise launch of Stone of Hope Fuels at the historic The Manila Hotel, its chairperson Phebie Jame Dy emphasized even if the Philippine government has pipelined policy measures, preventions, and mechanisms to achieve net zero commitments by 2050 in the global arena, companies, including theirs, must recognize that this entails a whole of nation’s approach, as the government cannot do the herculean task alone. The launch was graced by Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippine Retailers Association, and the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) officials, providing their backing in the company’s bid to provide affordable but lucrative business to future micro, small, and mediu...

BingoPlus Day campaign’s lucky jackpot winner claims brand new car

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  BingoPlus lucky winner from BP Day campaign posing inside his brand-new car. BingoPlus, the country’s premiere digital entertainment platform in the country, awarded one lucky player a brand-new car on November 22, 2024. The fortunate winner obtained the luxurious car during the BingoPlus Day campaign. A 5-month BingoPlus player finally had his moment of success, but still could not believe the moment he won the car. In a state of disbelief, the friendly and determined man was overwhelmed when BingoPlus confirmed his win. Lucky winner of a brand-new car in a one-on-one interview with BingoPlus. In a one-on-one interview with BingoPlus, the lucky winner narrated how he won. It was an ordinary day on October 21, 2024, when he was at his friend’s house. There was nothing to do, so he decided to open his BingoPlus app. He was not planning to play that day but was searching for rewards or vouchers. He saw that he had many fragments to use for a luck...