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4 health tips during this rainy season

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  Prevent the flu by staying at home and following current quarantine protocols. The coronavirus may be the main concern of many people right now, but it’s still important to be wary of the other diseases you can get during this time. With the rainy season, the damp and humid weather can lead to an increase of several viruses, most especially the flu. A contagious illness and a serious public health concern, the flu can be severe and deadly. In some cases, complications may lead to viral or bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and ear and sinus infections, especially in children. It may also cause central nervous system and heart problems and inflammation of the heart and of the sac around it. Moreover, a more severe flu infection may worsen long-term medical conditions, like congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. The World Health Organization stated that the flu is linked to three to five million cases of severe illness and approximately 290,000 to 650,000 deaths worldwide

Brentville International Community wins at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021

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    Brentville is continuously revitalizing its residential spaces to become a world class standard. Brentville International Community is establishing its stature as a true embodiment of thoughtful Southern living, winning recently at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021 under the Residential Development category in the Philippines. Asia Pacific Property Awards honors the best of the best in architecture, interior design, real estate and property development in the region. "We are constantly changing the landscape of suburban living by providing our residents with thoughtful designs and well-planned development. This is to make sure that Brentville community lives in a healthy and thriving place to strengthen their community spirit," said Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI) First Vice President and Prestige Brand Head Eduardo Gonzalez. Brentville was recognized for its idyllic balance of upscale urban and suburban living. The vast open spaces within the Brentville neighborh

This World Photography Day, check out these picture-perfect Airbnb Stays for your next family getaway

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  Manila, Philippines, 17 August 2021 -  To pay homage to World Photography Day this 19 August, Airbnb has rounded up a list of the most picturesque Airbnb Stays for a perfect staycation to create and capture beautiful memories with your loved ones. For Siargao-based photographer Oli Bayer and his wife Elaine Bayer, capturing travel photos is a great way to capture precious family moments, and fill their house with their favourite memories together. “Traveling as a family is important for us because we get to share new experiences together - even if it’s just a staycation in the same town or country,” says Oli. “With our two year old daughter, everything happens so fast and becomes a blur even without realizing it, so it’s really nice to have photos to look back on about the wonderful experiences we shared as a family.”      Oli, Elaine and their family enjoying a precious weekend getaway at the  Native Modern Villa in Siargao . Photography by Oli.   Elaine adds, “Having a husband as a

AXA Philippines is General Insurer of the Year

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  Its Emma app also wins at the Insurance Asia Awards 2021 AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, was recognized at the prestigious Insurance Asia Awards 2021 with two distinctions:  the International General Insurer of the Year (Philippines) and the Mobile App of the Year for the Emma by AXA PH app. Among the initiatives of AXA Philippines that were lauded by the program were the company’s ability to ramp up its services amidst the painstaking challenges brought on by the pandemic, and for serving its customers in a new environment via new distribution channels.   The Emma by AXA PH mobile app, on the other hand, is positioned as the digital insurance and wellness partner of its customers to help them protect what matters. It has also added new functionalities in the past year to make customer claims easier. The app also provides free access to emergency services such as ambulance, fire, police, and roadside assistance through its Rescue Line featur

Hotel Sogo embracing the new normal: Innovation that lasts

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The impact of Covid-19 has slammed businesses and different industries instantly in just a short period of time, despite the efforts made in making the economy move forward, there are still businesses and establishments that feel its continuous effects just like in the hospitality industry. These affected businesses has doubled its efforts to develop and adapt to the new normal by following heightened safety measures and investing on technological advancement for the protection of all guests and employees, just like the largest and fastest-growing Filipino-owned hotel chain in the country did across all of its branches. “Here at Hotel Sogo, we are trying on things to help improve the situation in our hotels as early as March 2020 last year. From that point on, we continued to research, invest further and develop innovative ways to upgrade our safety protocols especially in cleanliness and sanitation.” Ms. Sue Geminiano, Hotel Sogo Corporate Marketing Manager said. Aside from the enhanc

DOTr-LTFRB partners with Grab Philippines to boost vaccine confidence among transport stakeholders

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  16 August 2021, MANILA Philippines – Rewards, discounted rides, and other benefits await individuals who wish to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) partner with Grab Philippines to boost the government’s ongoing vaccination drive nationwide. With the crucial role being played by transportation to make sure that many industries function amid the pandemic and achieve swift economic recovery, inoculating transport stakeholders nationwide is a crucial step to bring back commuter confidence in using public transportation. Cooperation among the DOTr, LTFRB, and Grab Philippines strengthens the GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program , wherein Grab Philippines leverages its platform, technology, and network to help boost vaccine access and education for consumers and partners. “We need to continuously work together to accelerate vaccination efforts in our communities,    m

Singlife Philippines Shareholders Increase Investment In Mobile-First Life Insurance

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·         Singlife Philippines receives ₱300 million in fresh funding to sustain momentum in building mobile-first savings and protection products. ·         Shareholders Aviva Singlife, Di-Firm, and Aboitiz Equity Ventures express confidence in the start-up after its successful launch. Manila, Philippines – Singlife Philippines announced receiving an additional ₱300 million to strengthen its capital base and sustain the growth of its digital-led life insurance business. Existing shareholders Aviva Singlife, Di-Firm, and Aboitiz Equity Ventures subscribed to all the shares made available for investment, as they are confident in the company’s potential to become a significant industry player following its successful launch. Their vote of confidence furthers Singlife Philippines’ drive to put customers in control of their finances with tools and solutions that fit their needs, their budget, and are always on hand. Singlife Philippines introduced its first protection product,

Goldilocks’s Dependable Delivery Dining!

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With recent events continuing to change our daily routines, enjoying your favorite meals is another hurdle that we need to manage with reduced mobility in the Metro. Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop remains committed to serving customers safely at home via their trusty delivery service and network of third-party distribution partners.   Enjoy Goldilocks delicious cakes like the refreshing Mango Delight and Strawberry Lush cake, or go for something a little more decadent like the Mocha Symphony and Choco Almond Crunch cake.    Make everyday a celebration with Goldilocks Filipino favorites such as beef caldereta, fresh lumpia, beef kare-kare, pork BBQ, and much much more!   Grab these delicious dishes at any Goldilocks store nationwide by calling the Goldilocks hotline at 8888-1999 or online at goldilocksdelivery.com.ph . Also available via Grab and Foodpanda. For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the o