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  Pasig City, Philippines—October 30, 2020 — Prevention is better than cure, they say. That is why amid the current global health crisis, everyone is encouraged to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick.  An online launch was held with the online media and brand ambassador launching this Daily C that will combat any kind of disease we may have giving us an Extra vitamin C! most importantly Organic and giving us the right dosage of what our body needs during this trying times.   As part of the  “new normal,”  people are advised to stay at home, wash the hands frequently using soap and water or sanitizers, and wear protective equipment, facemasks, and face shields, among others, as prescribed by the local authorities. For Ms. Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, however, it also pays to take Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be produced by our body. While it can be found mostly in the food we eat, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and kiwi, takin...

  Months have passed since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and it is still a great risk to a lot of lives today. But even though children have not been significantly affected by the virus, they continue to be extremely vulnerable to the negative impacts.   Last May 2020, World Vision conducted a rapid assessment and the study revealed that 92% of the household respondents’ livelihoods were disrupted, with the daily or casual laborers as those severely affected. This resulted to 60%-68% of the households being unable to meet their family’s daily requirements to survive. The assessment showed that food security has worsened during the pandemic as their average food spending was further reduced from Php 1,797.06 to Php 1,184.82. This shows the importance of immediate planning and implementation of projects/ activities that will cater to our kababayans in need. World Vision launched “Give Hope” campaign last June to appeal for school kits for the children in its a...

  The Canva for Negosyo landing page is an online hub of marketing resources, Canva tutorials, articles, and expert advice from local entrepreneurs. Filipinos are so naturally creative that even the realities and challenges of the pandemic could not hinder the so-called diskarteng Pinoy. Amidst losing jobs, declining sales, closing of physical stores and businesses, Filipinos are resourceful and able to find solutions to make ends meet. To keep up with the rapidly changing times, Pinoy MSMEs are now transitioning their businesses online. Many business owners find themselves in an unfamiliar environment where they have little to no experience but with Canva for Negosyo , Filipino entrepreneurs now have an ally to take their first steps. Canva for Negosyo is the Filipino business owner’s partner in creativity and productivity for their digital presence. It aims to empower local entrepreneurs to create everything their negosyo needs in one easy-to-use collaborative space. Can...

    This spooky season, spend some quality time and get crafty with your kids as Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping establishment, brings all the Halloween fun to your home. Landers Superstore, in partnership with Global Art and Child’s Home Educational Center, will be offering Halloween-themed arts and crafts and painting online classes for children. There will be different activities that will allow your kids to get creative, such as making decorations, and drawing and painting Halloween characters. The online classes will be on October 24, 25, 30, and 31 with two online classes per day at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Each class will be 45 to 60 minutes long and will be facilitated by two preschool teachers from Global Art and Child’s Home Education Center. This activity is exclusive to Landers members only. Those  interested must be part of Landers Superstore’s community Facebook group, Love Landers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/L...

  What is a celebration, a party without a cake that would make every guest more than happy to get and taste a slice of it as a dessert  paired with a cup of coffee or tea.  Turn any occasion into a Goldilocks celebration with the best-selling Triple Delight Cake! This decadent masterpiece, which consists of layers of chocolate, vanilla, and mocha chiffon cake; then filled with luscious chocolate frosting and vanilla cream icing, and intricately adorned with festive chocolate décor, adds a perfect pinch of elegance to every celebration! Enjoy this and other elegant add-ons at Goldilocks stores Nationwide! For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

    SOLD OUT! That’s the newest Popeyes’ US Spicy Chicken Sandwich which was pre-launched via GrabFood last October 14. Popeyes in the Philippines has been one of the most searched in GrabFood delivery platform since its successful launch. This overwhelming craze over its newest chicken sandwich is a true testament to the Filipino’s love for chicken and fast-growing love for Popeyes. Popeyes quickly sold all of its pre launched chicken sandwich via GrabFood’s First Dibs Promo last October 14. This gave the lucky loyal fans of Popeyes the first taste of the perfectly marinated and cooked spicy boneless chicken, with the unique spicy goodness of pickled jalapenos and spicy roasted garlic mayo, topped with the exciting bacon strips goodness, all in between a warm and toasted brioche bun! The overwhelming positive response is now making Popeyes brac e itself for high volume of orders when the US Spicy Chicken Sandwich is officially launched in all Popeyes restaurants...

  Sustainable cities are known to have positive effects on the environment, which in turn creates an improved quality of life for its citizens. However, its smart design not only benefits both the environment and people but the economic performance of the city as well. In the Philippines, there is a township in the Metro South that has been blazing the trail for sustainable, future-ready cities—Filinvest City in Alabang. Filinvest City has designated more than 30 percent of its 244-hectare land development for green, open spaces, where people can truly experience and make the most out of nature. With this, the central business district has been recently awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED v4 Gold for Neighborhood Development (LEEDv4 ND) certification.   It is the first central business district (CBD) in the Philippines and one of the largest in Southeast Asia to surpass the world’s most rigorous sustainable neighborhood rating system and earn such reco...

  There is nothing more comforting than sipping a warm Tinola soup , especially now that the rainy season is here. Luckily, Kuya J is here to satisfy your cravings as it takes this household favorite to the next level. The well-loved homegrown brand has a great new addition to its menu of Filipino delights– the Kuya J Tinola Paella. This new must-try dish reinvents the classic Tinola but with the same hearty, ginger flavor thatFilipinos know and love. For only Php 499, you can get a serving of Tinola -seasoned rice made with fresh herbs and spices and topped with a moist marinated chicken leg quarter and chayote. This is a crave-worthy dish that will surely leave your family and friends fully satisfied. Kuya J Tinola Paella is now available at all open Kuya J stores nationwide for dine-in and take out.If you want to indulge in this new offering in the comfort of your own home, you can also order Kuya J Tinola Paella for pick-up and delivery via www.centraldelivery.ph. You ...

  Being quick to adapt and formulate crisis strategies can help any business survive and flourish in the new normal         The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to cut bac k or lay off majority of their workforce in order to survive the global health and financial crisis. But three companies based in the Philippines went against the odds and remained proactive: they hired more people, extended operational hours and kept regular client visits to keep their businesses going. According to Solane distributor Grace Bernal of Trianna Trading, she had to increase her personnel during the height of the pandemic to ensure that the Metro Manila-based company remains fully operational. “I hired more personnel so the company won’t be paralyzed. When one couldn’t report to work, there’s someone who can temporarily take over.” Currently, she has a total of 70 office staff and 26 riders for all 13 Solane showrooms around NCR including Caloocan, Mandaluyong, ...

  There’s a new girl  in the illustrious list of Ever Bilena — she’s gorgeous, she’s fun and passionate,   and she’s no ne other than social media superstar Viy Cortez! The 23-year old content creator is a believer of manifest ation and of working hard to make things happen. It is because of this mindset that she was able to rack up a subscriber base of 3.9 million on Youtube, 1.5 million on Instagram and 1.7 million on Tiktok. The content she shares on her social media platforms makes her relatable to many as she gets candid about her success and struggles in life, love and business ventures, as well as her passion for fashion, beauty and makeup. That is why, it almost comes as no surprise that she was chosen to be the newest ambassador of the country’s leading makeup brand. Viy represents an Ever Bilena girl: someone who is authentic, fun, passionate, works hard and gives her hundred percent to make her dreams come true. Thankful to be chosen as one of th...

Due to the pandemic, millions of people all over the world are working from home, which means longer hours in front of computers. Add to that the frequent use of phones and other devices for entertainment and other purposes. While it is somehow necessary, this may be harmful to your eyes. For starters, staring at a screen reduces a person’s blink rate, which is key to moistening the eyes and keeping it comfortable. Also, overexposure to blue light, which is the light emitted from digital screens, may pose some eye-related health risks. It has been shown that excessive blue light can increase eye strain, cause headaches and blurry vision, interrupt sleep cycles, affect hormones, and potentially do serious damage to long-term eye health. Fortunately, there are different types of lenses that can address different vision problems. Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, offers a specially designed lens that filters harmful blue light hat comes not only from the sun, but also te...

  Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), the company behind award-winning mixed-use development Filinvest City in Alabang and some of the most premier residential and office developments in the Metro South, has once again reached a major milestone as it recently bagged the highly coveted Gold Stevie Award in the Real Estate Category at the 17th Annual International Business Awards. It is honored and humbled to be among the select few to receive the award from the numerous nominations that were received worldwide. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide—public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small—are eligible to submit nominations. The 2020 IBAs received entries from organizations in 63 nations and territories. Filinvest Alabang, Inc. has always been forging ahead in the real estate industry with its sustainable, future-ready vertical and horizontal projects. The prestigious Go...

  AXA Philippines and Cebu Pacific now offer non-travel insurance product to the airline’s customer base through CEB Health Protect. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, ties up with the Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB), to provide non-travel insurance to the airline’s customer base through CEB Health Protect. CEB Health Protect, underwritten by AXA Philippines, offers value-for-money coverage for the top three critical illnesses: cancer, heart attack, and stroke. This is the first of a number of products under Cebu Pacific’s new suite of lifestyle insurance packages, launched specifically to cater to its customers’ needs beyond travel. Through the partnership, the two industry leaders strive to offer customers a convenient and seamless booking process for their insurance needs. Every Filipino or “Juan” may start their journey of availing the health insurance from the comfort and safety of their own homes via CEB’s website, which wi...

  Among the many high-quality iOS home screen collection set is this Blue and Cream Animal Crossing Icons Set Following the launch of Apple’s iOS 14, global online design platform Canva is now offering customizable iOS templates to make it easier than ever to design the home screen and app icons of your dreams. W ith this growing collection of iOS templates, anyone can design their very own personalized screen with a unique look-and-feel in minutes, at no cost. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist theme, neon lights, one-of-a-kind icons or something as quirky as recreating the Windows 98 aesthetic, Canva makes it easy. Create your own set of icons in just three simple steps: Browse and select your preferred theme Adjust the colors, illustrations and images to your liking Download the new icon pack directly to your device The emerging trend has seen millions getting creative with the design aesthetic of home screen layouts, replacing traditional, st...

  Frozen food delivered to each Alfamart store is handled by Royale Cold Storage, a Bulacan-based cold chain logistics provider. They have the first and only FSSC 22000-certified cold storage facility in the country, ensuring world-class safety and cleanliness. Six months into Community Quarantine, most Filipinos are still adjusting to the repercussions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Different industries have adjusted at their own pace, with some choosing to slow down their activities and be more cautious.  The food production and sales industry were, and still are, more challenged with the adjustments. Consumers still need to eat, therefore farms still need to produce. And with more people staying at home and cooking their meals, demand for frozen food (especially meats) also increased, so stores still need to keep their inventories well stocked. For Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, it was an opportunity to work better with ...