PLDT Home Biz Awards Gawad Madiskarte 2022 Mompreneurs

      No word better can describe moms pouring out their resourcefulness, creativity, and heart to provide their families the best life possible than madiskarte. The pandemic only saw more of our madiskarte moms, many of whom have ventured into online businesses to augment their household income.

     Recognizing these moms and their invaluable entrepreneurial spirit, PLDT Home Biz held the inaugural Gawad Madiskarte online on March 8, 2022 — just in time for International Women’s Day. Hosted by PLDT Home Biz ambassadors Dominic Roque and Roxanne Montealegre, with performances from Jed Madela, Fana, and Gigi de Lana and the Gigi Vibes band, the event awarded six mompreneurs whose stories of hard work, tenacity, and success stood out among 327 entries from all over the Philippines.

PLDT Home Biz Awards Gawad Madiskarte 2022 Mompreneurs 

Women’s Inspiring Winning Moments Spotlighted by ZP Therapeutics

     “Babae ka, hindi babae lang.” Women have always proved that they are way more than what society limits them to be. That’s why it is only fitting to highlight their triumphs – exactly what leading healthcare company ZPTherapeutics (ZPT) did this International Women’s Month!

     Virtually, ZPT spotlighted When Women Win: Hear These Feel-Good Stories of Pinays Thriving In Their Chosen Fields. Hosted by Bianca Valerio, the session gathered a powerhouse of Pinays from different fields to elevate their inspiring success stories – Founder and CEO of Ideal Visa Consultancy Charity Delmo, award-winning stage actress Sheenly Gener, President and Founder of Rags2Riches Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, and Founder and CEO of Style Genie, Abbie Victorino. Even host Bianca is a lady boss herself being a life coach and author.

 Women’s Inspiring Winning Moments Spotlighted by ZP Therapeutics

Providing Equal Opportunities for Women in the World of Financial Education

     SmarTrade has been successful in providing free learning sessions and personalized one-on-one financial coaching to the public in the past five years. At the core of the company is its vision to help each Filipino become financially adept and to train them on how they can make better investments for themselves and for their families. Over the years, SmarTrade has trained more than 20,000 Filipinos in financial literacy and the number continues to increase year on year.

     This milestone would not have been possible without the women and men working in the background to make this vision come to life. The company ensured that its working environment is open to anyone who is qualified to join its workforce, regardless of gender.

Providing Equal Opportunities for Women in the World of Financial Education

Study Shows OTC Lozenges’ Effectivity Against the COVID-19 Virus

     Some OTC throat lozenges may be effective against COVID-19.We know your over-the-counter throat lozenge can relieve a sore throat and can help manage a pesky cold or cough. But can they take the wind out of the sails of the dreaded Covid-19 virus?

     The question got a fresh look recently after researchers at Microbiology and Immunology Institute of the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, found that throat lozenges containing a combination of Benzydamine Hydrochloride (BH) and Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) may have a virucidal effect against Covid-19 and help reduce the risk of viral transmission.

Study Shows OTC Lozenges’ Effectivity Against the COVID-19 Virus
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HBO GO’s Fiercest Female Characters Redefine ‘Girl Power’

     From Effie White with her amazing voice and personality that arrested everyone in the room in Dream Girls (2006) to Imperator Furiosa with her willingness to put her life on the line to free the Five Wives in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), aren’t we all glad to have strong female role models across pop culture to inspire young ladies growing up?

     With more women at the helm of productions in recent years, more of these girl power-focused tropes have come to life — with their stories of individuality, resilience, strength, and womanhood front and center.

HBO GO’s Fiercest Female Characters Redefine ‘Girl Power’

Feature: LifeFood Food Supplements for Women's Health

     I've been dealing with different kinds of emotions and feelings for the past few weeks. Aside from the stress that was brought about by the surge of Covid-19 cases last month, I experienced episodes of irritability, anxiety, and fear. It's a rollercoaster of emotions most especially if it's the time of the month. I noticed that as I near my 40s, premenstrual emotions get stronger. My mood swings became intense with mild hand tremors and palpitations.

     Listen up ladies: Don’t let premenstrual syndrome or PMS, menopause, and other women’s health concerns keep you from reaching your full potential and living life the way you want to. Now that the new year is here, give yourself the gift of health and wellness. Start taking better care of yourself at gawing mas buhay na buhay ang buhay with LifeFood. These food supplements for women's health sounds promising, let's get to know more about them below :)

Feature: LifeFood Food Supplements for Women's Health

AutoDeal Steers PHL Automotive E-Commerce Forward with 13th Insights Report

     The automotive industry is going through a state of massive change from connectivity, electrification and digitization of the customer experience. Customers expect seamless digital experiences not only from ecommerce, but also when buying a car, where they expect a personalized and multi-channel journey.

     AutoDeal prides itself on being a key component in modernizing the customer experience for local car buyers in the Philippines. Since 2014, AutoDeal has provided buyers the ability to compare vehicles; find special offers; and, complete multiple stages of the car-purchase transaction online. Every month, the online automotive marketplace enables consumers to get the best price on brand new vehicles by comparing offers from multiple dealers by simply going to the AutoDeal website. This enables buyers to transact quickly with trained and vetted sales agents from a network of official partner dealers. AutoDeal’s CEO and Co-Founder Daniel Scott shares: “As automotive retail propels towards digital, AutoDeal is receiving more customers every day, which translates to more sales for our partners every year. AutoDeal was able to deliver over P28B worth of sales to their partners in 2021 from 24,835 purchasers”.

AutoDeal Steers PHL Automotive E-Commerce Forward with 13th Insights Report

What Should You Feed Your 6 Months Old Baby? Find Out Here

     As your baby enters their sixth month of life, they will become increasingly interested in the food you are eating. This is a great opportunity to start introducing them to new and exciting flavors that will help them develop a healthy palate. Check out this guide for some ideas on what to feed your 6-month old baby!

What Should You Feed Your 6 Months Old Baby? Find Out Here

How to Get a PSA Online Appointment

     The pandemic has driven most government agencies to find ways and means to continue providing services to the public while helping minimize the need to personally transact at government offices. Online service platforms were designed and activated to provide Pinoys the option to file their transactions, claims, inquiries, and follow-ups online. However, there really are some transactions that require the applicant to be physically present at the government agency’s office. In such cases, applicants are required to set an appointment with the agency to avoid overcrowding offices and long lines of people waiting to be attended to.

     The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has recently fully implemented the online appointment system for Civil Registration Services. This means that if you are planning to get a copy of a PSA birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, or CENOMAR at a PSA office, you need to create an appointment online. Yes, very similar to creating an appointment for your passport application and renewal with the DFA.

How to Get a PSA Online Appointment 

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo for Beko Philippines

     Beko Philippines recently welcomed its new family member, who is none other than the actress, entrepreneur, celebrity cook and true pro mom Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo.

     Judy Ann is the new face of global European brand Beko’s “live like a pro” campaign in the Philippines. This wife and mom to three kids said Beko makes it easy for people to live healthier lives, thanks to the advanced technologies in the brand’s appliances. As one of the most trusted and credible names in show business, Judy Ann chooses a brand that’s trusted in over 140 countries and that’s Beko!

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo for Beko Philippines