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  Filipino nurses are needed now more than ever in many parts of the world. The recent surge of the new COVID-19 variant has forced many countries to close their borders once again. For many industries, this has meant that dreams of working overseas are on hold for now. However, for healthcare professionals, the majority of travel restrictions are loosened due to the current global health crisis. In particular, Filipino nurses are needed now more than ever in many parts of the world.  So if you’re a Filipino nurse dreaming of pursuing a career abroad amid the pandemic, TrueProfile.io, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares some tips to make the dream happen: Find the right job for you on TrueProfile.io Looking for job opportunities or hospitals abroad may be overwhelming. Thankfully, TrueProfile.io can make the whole process simpler and easier for you via our partn...

  The connection is strong between the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as they inked a multi-season deal ahead of the 84 th  season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).   The Fighting Maroons are among the top bets expected to go all the way in UAAP Season 84.   Converge ICT Solutions Inc. founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Mr. Dennis Anthony Uy expressed confidence in the Diliman squad, saying, “Given the caliber and talent of these young guys under Coach Goldwin [Monteverde], I expect no less than a Final Four finish.”   “Converge believes the Fighting Maroons are a strong and talented team that embodies UP’s tradition of honor and excellence on and off the court – values that we also strive for at Converge. This is why we decided to continue our partnership with the team for UAAP Seasons 84 and 85. This partnership goes beyond the court,” Mr. Uy added.   UPMBT tea...

  Solane LPG urges the public to be vigilant and alert about keeping their loved ones safe and protected in their homes A recent report by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) caused alarm among the general public – fire incidents jumped by almost 13% compared to the same period last year, mostly caused by faulty electrical wiring. As March brings in the annual Fire Prevention Awareness campaign spearheaded by the BFP, the private sector amplifies government efforts by eliminating causes of tragic accidents from the source. Solane LPG, the country’s leading LPG brand, has led 9 raids so far in different areas of the country from the beginning of the year to fight against dangerous, substandard, and illegal LPGs that may cause fires and explosions in unsuspecting households. To date, 124 counterfeit Solane tanks, along with marked money, transaction receipts, fake plastic seals and other items, have been confiscated in Metro Manila, Camarines Norte, Cagayan, Sorsogon and Quirin...

As part of the company's sustainability efforts, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is once again joining the world in observing Earth Hour, with this year’s theme "Shape Our Future," focusing on how we can work together in halting and reversing climate change and nature loss by 2030. Earth Hour is an annual campaign launched in 2007 by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that encourages the turning off of non-essential lights as part of energy conservation efforts for the planet. Since its first observance in the Philippines in 2008, SM has been joining the campaign every year, being one of the first in the private sector to support it. This year, SM will continue to promote the campaign by being one of the official partners of WWF for the Earth Hour Virtual Run, to be held from March 26 to April 22. Aside from this, all SM malls will be joining the light switch-off on March 26 from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM. "SM is proud to have ...

    Need to protect yourself and your loved ones from possible income loss? Singlife’s Cash for Income Loss has you covered, FREE P100k accidents cover for 3 months   Manila, Philippines – Your salary empowers you to pay for housing, food and all the niceties in life for yourself and your loved ones. Money makes the world go round, as they say. But does your family’s world stop when disability, or even death, strike, and the salary you’ve gotten used to is no longer being paid? Most homes have one or two breadwinners, those that bring in the money to live the life you have been living. And as most of us experience, adjusting your spending when the money coming in increases goes without a problem. Having that special lunch in your favorite place every week, sending the kids to a more expensive school, or buying that extra pair of shoes makes living life more enjoyable.   It is another story when the money that is available for spending decreases, as the salar...

  The private sector plays a significant role when it comes to economic growth in the Philippines by generating more jobs and contributing to our gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond that, it is also considered to be a driving force for inclusive and sustainable development in the country as more and more businesses employ corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to address social and environmental concerns within the communities where they operate. By helping improve the quality of life of the people in these host communities, business is able to flourish. As such, CSR has become a key pillar of successful business management through the years. SM’s visionary founder, Henry “Tatang” Sy, Sr., put it best in his principle that social development and investment go hand in hand with business growth to achieve a better future.                 The SM group has embraced the responsibility to contribute to nation building through its social...

  The search is on! Register online to join this year's Century Tuna Superbods competition The summer season just got hotter this year! Registration for the year’s much-awaited fitness competition, which features two of the country’s biggest stars, Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards, is on! With the powerful theme " Stay Strong to Love Strong ," this year’s Century Tuna Superbods 2022 is launching a more inclusive competition that’s open to anyone who values health and fitness as a way to stay strong and care for the people they love. “This year, we are making the application as easy as ever. For the first time, we are opening the Superbods registration online so it’s more accessible for every Filipino who wants to share their health and fitness journey, and hopefully serve as an inspiration for others,” shared Century Pacific Food, Inc. VP and GM for Tuna Division Carlo Endaya. Everybod can be a Superbod regardless of age, height, and weight. This opens the ...

  Phenylephrine HCl Chlorphenamine Maleate Paracetamol (BIOFLU) is available in drugstores nationwide and via major e-commerce platforms   Manla, Philippines – Flu is definitely bad news, especially when you have to worry about the ongoing pandemic along with it. There is always the possibility that the symptoms you are feeling could be signs of COVID-19. T his only means one thing: When you are experiencing flu symptoms, you need to address them right away with the right steps and the right medication, so you can get back on track. The flu is a contagious infection caused by the influenza virus. It is usually accompanied by a cough or cold, and its symptoms could last from two to three days to about a week. These symptoms include clogged nose, sneezing, runny nose, headaches and body aches, fever. Having the flu can leave you feeling tired and restless the whole day, if not for several days. When you have the flu, it’s likely that you will need bed to alleviate its s...

  Paw-some pet tricks that you can easily teach! Use your time at home to learn new pet tricks to be closer to your fur baby. We’ve dug up some effective tricks with the right techniques and proper amount of practice; just about any dog can learn. Get a sweet fur kiss! Our four-legged babies can shower us with kisses even if we don't ask them to. But there’s a trick where you can ask them to kiss you with your command. For this trick, you’ll need peanut butter or your dog’s favorite smudge treats. Then, put a little dab on your cheek (or wherever you would like your dog to kiss). Give the cue phrase "kiss," or say anything that will be your command for your dog to kiss you. You can also say something like "give kisses" or "gimme sugar." Lean toward your dog, and let your dog do the rest. Practice this dog trick for a few minutes several times a day.   Soon, your dog will come to give you a big kiss every time you say the cue phrase. Bark ...

    For developers like Menarco Development Corporation and Nova Group, efforts in water conservation stem from valuing water like gold.                                           Menarco Tower (left) in Bonifacio Global City and Nex Tower (right) in Ayala Avenue are statements for sustainability in their respective business districts. Prior to the pandemic, buildings and building construction s reached an all-time high in carbon emissions. The UNEP stated the sector has accounted for 38% of all energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. To be on track to achieving a net-zero carbon building stock by 2050, the International Energy Agency recommends that building sector emissions should be reduced by around 6% annually from 2020 to 2030. A lot of this change will be propelled by shifting to renewable energy sources and increasing resource efficiency (meaning doing more with one...