Feature: Hakubi White C

     Have you ever wondered why Japanese women have nice skin? Yes, they are naturally white but there’s a certain glow especially in natural light. I’ve tried a couple of skincare products from Japan and I must admit they are so effective that’s why I’m so giddy to share this promising Japanese brand. Say hello to Hakubi White C!

     Filipinas can now experience the wonders of J-beauty because Hakubi White C is finally here! The Hakubi White C line is composed of Hakubi White C tablets, Hakubi Q10 Cream, Hakubi BB Cream, and Hakubi White C Gel. These are formulated using Japanese skincare science that helps enhance Filipina skin by revealing beaming beauty from within. More details about the launch and the promising products to try below.

Feature: Hakubi White C

Feature: SPLAT Toothpaste

     When it comes to the food that we eat and the products we use on our skin, I always make sure to check the ingredients because not all are beneficial for us. That’s why when it comes to oral care, I also make sure to check the ingredients because I’m always looking for targeted solutions.

     So excited to know that SPLAT, a pioneer in natural oral care in European and Asian countries, is finally in the Philippines. The Russian brand provides natural and healthier oral care while saving the environment. Switching to natural toothpaste, natural toothbrush and other complementary products is a good way to update your dental care routine. More information about the brand and the variants they currently offer in the select stores below.

SPLAT Toothpaste

AIA Philippines Total Health Solution

     How's life lately? I'm hoping and praying that you are all safe and sound. We are down to the last two months of the year and a lot of things happened already because of Covid-19. Amid the global pandemic, we find ourselves today, taking care of our health has become more important than ever. Unfortunately, with everything we have on our plates now, it can be challenging to always put one’s health first.

     AIA Philippines, the country’s premier life insurance company, recently introduced Total Health Solution, its ecosystem accessible through a single touchpoint platform that allows customers to access all of its services that can help them live better, protect better and get better. Read more information about this promising offering from AIA Philippines below.

AIA Philippines Total Health Solution

     Last October, I was invited to an afternoon of all things health and wellness as AIA Philippines introduced a new way that will help us Live Better, Protect Better and Get Better so we can achieve this goal, no matter what our health starting line may be.

We at AIA Philippines understand the importance of staying healthy especially during the pandemic,” AIA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Leo Tan said. “We all have different health needs but we have the same goal, which is to be the healthiest we can be. The Total Health Solution ecosystem will help our customers achieve this. Insurance companies used to be just about providing protection products. With Total Health Solution, we are there to help them live better so they are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, protect better so they have peace of mind that they are prepared for life’s uncertainties, and get better, giving them access to healthcare needs should they find themselves unwell.”

     To make the launch more exciting, they sent us special kits with items that will help jumpstart our journey towards a healthier, longer, and better life. 

AIA Philippines Total Health Solution

Live Better

     AIA Philippines customers can find the support they need to sustain a healthy lifestyle in the Total Health Solution ecosystem. It houses the AIA Vitality program, the Company’s game-changing program that incentivizes customers with rewards for knowing and improving their health. It’s also where healthcare partners such as EZ Consult can be easily accessed, allowing customers the means to consult nutritionists with a few clicks of a button.

Protect Better

      “As a life insurance company, our mission is to race against risk to protect more Filipinos. And at the end of the day, that is at the core of what we do. Through Total Health Solution, we are able to fulfill this mission by providing them the means to be protected, and more importantly, stay protected,” Tan explained.

     Within the ecosystem, customers have clear visibility on their policies, and allows them to make changes. With these details on hand, customers can be reminded regularly when their premiums are due, helping them avoid missing their payments.

Get Better

     With Total Health Solution, customers have the support they need anytime, anywhere. Healthcare needs such as teleconsult, medicine purchase via delivery, vaccine administration, and discounted laboratory procedures are easily accessible.

The pandemic has increased the need for healthcare solutions among Filipinos. As their partner in health and wellness, we want to be able to address that need. These days, it can be a strain to schedule a consultation or a lab procedure, especially if you don’t know where to go. Having the Total Health Solution ecosystem reassures our customers that they will be supported for everything related to their health care needs,” Tan expounded.

     The journey to helping Filipinos live better began in 2017 and with Total Health Solution, AIA Philippines has come full circle. “This is one of the many innovative solutions we have developed to take care of our customers as part of our transition to AIA Philippines. Through Total Health Solution providing the means for us to be with our customers every step of the way, we bring to life our purpose of helping more Filipinos live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives,” said Kelvin Ang, AIA Philippines Chief Executive Officer.

     For more information on AIA Philippines,

visit their official website: http://www.aia.com.ph/

email customerservice.ph@aia.com, or call (02) 8528-2000.

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PLDT Home Most Powerful Fibr Plans with Speed Upgrades of up to 600 Mbps!

     PLDT Home welcomes Filipino families to the future of home connectivity, unveiling new and upgraded Fibr plans with thrice as much speeds.

     That means PLDT Home Unli Fibr Plan 2699 subscribers getting instantly upgraded from 100 Mbps to 300 Mbps and Unli Fibr Plan 3799 subscribers jumping from 200 Mbps to 600 Mbps. All PLDT Home subscribers will enjoy automatic speed upgrades without additional cost!

PLDT Home Most Powerful Fibr Plans with Speed Upgrades of up to 600 Mbps!

An Impawfect World Made Pawfect: New Normal Care Tips For Your Dog

     Uncertainties in this “new” daily life we live in cause anxiety and an abundance of worries. For some, having a “buddy” contributes greatly to one’s well-being and proves to be a great companion that reduces our stress while giving us comfort and even contentment. 

     While this may be a positive aspect during these times, one has to take time to consider all factors in being a pet owner. It’s best to evaluate if you’re fit to take in a fur baby in your home and one has to be knowledgeable of the responsibilities needed before you take the leap. Why? Because raising a pet is almost like raising a human being with needing to provide them with security, comfort, basic needs, and regular medical care. If you're a fur parent or you know someone who loves a dog, I also suggest that when giving them a gift, it's best to look for gifts for dog lovers online. It's one of the many ways how to express your love and adoration for your beloved pet. But before that, read more below :)

An Impawfect World Made Pawfect: New Normal Care Tips For Your Dog
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10 Fun Ways To Overcome Work-From-Home Blues

     Working remotely is a dream for some people. It's where they're given creative freedom, independence, and control over their jobs. Not only that, they can now dress however they please, have quick access to snacks, and are no longer required to commute each morning. However, it's not exactly the same for everyone. While some people work well from home, others find it melancholic.

      Remote work can be exciting for the first few weeks. The prospect of not having to rush to work in the morning seemed calming and non-stressful. However, some realized they were experiencing isolation and decreased productivity in the long run and thus owned up to struggling with the 'work-from-home blues.' Such emotion can have a detrimental effect on one's health and well-being.

10 Fun Ways To Overcome Work-From-Home Blues

Therefore, I (still) Blog

     Should I thank Barney because I got the inspiration from one of his songs for the title of this blog or my skin-related concerns for being a lurker in the blogosphere several years ago that decided me to blog? There are so many things to be thankful for to where I am now. It has been x years since I started this humble blog and if my memory serves me right, it all started when I got bored from playing online games and being a silent reader of my favorite bloggers.

     It's from these amazing ladies- writing about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle topics in their respective blogs where I learned a lot about the basics of blogging. Their product reviews and skincare must-haves had taught me how to choose the right products for my skincare needs. It's from them that I learned how to check the labels and scrutinize the ingredients before buying them. This made me save money from wasting beauty products that will only irritate my sensitive skin. Their hauls were my "what's popping?" in my next beauty purchase list. These ladies kept me updated from the must-haves in the drugstore and high-end brand departments. Because of this, I decided to write my own blog and the rest is history. Sharing some of the things I learned as a blogger and influencer over the past years and what trends to expect in 2022.

Therefore, I (still) Blog

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PLDT Remains Fastest Network in PH for 4th Consecutive Year

     PLDT remains to be the undisputed fastest fixed network in the Philippines with its four-peat record at the Ookla®Speedtest Awards™. The latest Speedtest Awards™ for Q1-Q2 2021 shows PLDT achieving the fastest download and upload speeds in Makati, Cebu, and Davao, with an overall speed score of 46.25 for the quarter – besting all other major internet providers in the country.

     Ookla noted that the telco giant recorded top download and upload speeds of 113.2 Mbps and 136.61 Mbps, respectively. This was culled from data comparing millions of consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest® platforms. These include speed tests using computer devices connected to a fixed network, as well as over a Wi-Fi connection.

PLDT Remains Fastest Network in PH for 4th Consecutive Year

5 Types of Writing You'll Encounter in College

     College is the beginning of a new chapter in a student's life. In order to cope better with the upcoming assignments, everyone would prefer to know in advance what awaits them. This knowledge will help you do the work yourself rather than turning to coursework writing help. We'll tell you about the five most common writing assignments you'll encounter in college.

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Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

     Did you know that indoors can be 10x more polluted than the outdoors? I was a bit shocked when I heard this last week that's why I got interested to know more about the science of indoor living and am thankful that Carrier Philippines launched this kind of event. I'm glad that I was invited to experience a unique sensory treat last week where I learned more about the Carrier Science Story. 

     Carrier Philippines recently launched its new message “The Science of Indoor Living” at its uniquely curated “Invisible Event” that provided us with a full sensorial experience, underscoring Carrier’s commitment to making life at home healthier, safer, and more comfortable in the new normal. Carrier, the world’s air care expert, demonstrated the power of the invisible--Carrier’s technology and solutions that work in the background to optimize conditions and filter out equally invisible pollutants, allergens and pathogens--through playing on the audience’s senses.

Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

Pay PLDT Home via PayMaya

     PLDT Home subscribers are up for a more rewarding and convenient experience with PayMaya. From October to December 2021, new and existing PLDT Home customers can earn cashback vouchers when they pay their bills directly through the PayMaya app.

     “We want to make it easier and more rewarding for our customers to pay their broadband bills. With the pandemic, digital payments are the way to go because you can do them from the safety and convenience of your home. That’s why we are working closely with PayMaya to encourage more of our PLDT Home customers to shift to digital payments," said Patrick Tang, Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management.

Pay PLDT Home via PayMaya 

COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits Now Available at Watsons

     Recognizing the importance of widespread testing, Watsons will sell FDA-certified COVID-19 antigen test kits with a price range of P399-P500 at select stores in Metro Manila starting October 25 and will be available in all stores nationwide by November 25. The testing kits are for administering by medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, and medical technologists and will require medical prescription. 

     The required specifications set by the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) are at 80% sensitivity and 97% specificity and these test kits can deliver at least 95% sensitivity and 99.2% specificity. "As more people head out to work, school and gatherings, Watsons knows that antigen test kits are important in helping reduce transmission," said Maita A. Santiago, Watsons Philippines Customer Director.

COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits Now Available at Watsons
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Four Tips to Help You Decide Whether or Not It's Time to Settle Down

     After spending a lot of time with that special someone, you may be having some thoughts about marrying and settling down with them. But before you do, you need to ask yourself if you’re ready to settle down with this person? Marriage, although an exciting moment in yourself, isn’t as simple and clean as you might think. Here are four tips to help you decide whether or not it’s time to settle down with your significant other.

Four Tips to Help You Decide Whether or Not It's Time to Settle Down
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Papa Sweet Sarap Banana Ketchup Now Fortified with B-vitamins to Give Kids Energy and Immunity

     Papa Sweet Sarap Banana Ketchup is here to bring an innovative new ketchup formula to the classic sweet sarap taste Filipino kids know and love. The new Papa Sweet Sarap Banana Ketchup contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B6 (pyridoxine), part of the B-complex of vitamins that perform vital tasks in the body. B1 helps release energy from the food we eat, making it extremely important for active kids. B2 is also essential in giving the body energy as it converts the food we eat into glucose to give us energy, and B6, a vitamin that is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system, boosts kids’ immune systems, protecting them from common childhood ailments and other health issues.

     This is especially important, as some Filipino kids still suffer from malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies in Vitamins B1, B2, and B6 – the same vitamins Papa is proud to fortify their new ketchup formula with.

Papa Sweet Sarap Banana Ketchup Now Fortified with B-vitamins to Give Kids Energy and Immunity

Papa Sweet Sarap Banana Ketchup is now fortified with Vitamin B-Complex micronutrients B1, B2, and B6 to keep kids’ energies high and immune systems strong!

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation

     For most people, a vacation means a chance to escape, unwind, and step out of your everyday life in all senses. With that in mind, you don’t want to be spending hours in your room grooming and applying your makeup. Of course, you want to look put-together, but you can do so in a way that is simple and quick and gives you that fresh-faced look that is ideal when on vacation especially in the summer months.

     Here are some simple and easy-to-follow steps that will simplify your beauty routine while on your holidays, which also means you won’t have to pack anywhere near as many items.

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation
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Nivea Whitening Lotion Philippines

     I'm a sucker for body lotion and if my memory serves me right, the first brand that I've tried was Alyssa Ashley White Musk that was given to my mom by a relative from abroad. I was in elementary back then and I have no idea about body lotions. All I knew was that it has to be applied to the skin after taking a bath. So when I entered junior high school, I've learned that there are different brands of body lotions in the market and it was from Nivea that I first saw a whitening variant. 

     From then on, Nivea has been a household brand and an essential in my skincare regimen. I've tried different variants in their whitening line in the past and was able to make a review of the old formulation, click here. Fast forward today, Nivea is still the number one brand when it comes to whitening lotions. What I noticed is that they made it more affordable to the consumers and offered a wide array of variants that target specific problems in the whitening and anti-aging department. Sharing some of my recent Nivea Whitening Lotion finds here in the Philippines from their official Shopee store below :)

Nivea Whitening Lotion Philippines

Product Review: Mikrozid Surface Wipes

     In this time of uncertainty, it’s comforting to know that there’s one thing you can trust in keeping you safe, anytime, anywhere! Thanks to Mikrozid- the trusted surface wipes used by hospitals worldwide. I'm surprised that it kills Covid 19 virus in just 15 seconds! Yes, you’ve read that right! For a clean freak and OC mom like me, disinfection is an everyday thing even before the pandemic that’s why I have different kinds of wipes at home.

      I’ve tried different brands before and nothing compares to Mikrozid!!! This surface disinfecting wipes is heaven-sent and music to my ears when I saw that it kills coronavirus in just 15 seconds!!! I have to emphasize this because my family’s health is non-negotiable and I have to repeat this over and over again for those who are neglecting the virus. Hear, hear that proper handwashing and effective surface disinfection are a must these days!!! More information about Mikrozid Surface Wipes and my thoughts about this brand after the jump!

Feature: Mikrozid Surface Wipes

Herbalife Virtual Run 2021

     The pandemic and mandatory quarantine have confined us in our homes for more than a year already. Some of us became less productive when it comes to physical activities while others stayed focused on their health and wellness journey. Apart from eating healthily, I always make sure to move my body first thing in the morning. As much as possible, I avoid sitting down unless I'm working on content creation. This kind of physical activity doesn't end there as I also include yoga or weight lifting in my exercise routine five times a week.

     This month, I'm so excited to incorporate another kind of physical activity in the form of running. It's my first time to join a run hosted by Herbalife Philippines called Herbalife Virtual Run that started last October 1 until 31, 2021. Now in its second year, the challenge is part of the premier global nutrition company’s Get Moving With Good Nutrition campaign that seeks to give people the push toward healthy active living. More details and tips on how to prepare for this run below.

Herbalife Virtual Run 2021

K-Drama Heroines on PLDT Home Viu

     Aside from the romantic storylines, there are so many relatable life lessons to dig in Kdramas. No matter how ordinary our lives seem to be, we are the heroines in our own stories. Such is the inspiring narrative written in many K-dramas and perhaps is one of the many reasons for the genre’s enduring popularity. Whether intellectually or emotionally, no matter the age, K-drama fans relate so well with these fierce femmes on their favorite shows.

     With PLDT Home and Viu, Filipino Hallyu fans can connect more with their fave K-drama heroines with no interruptions. PLDT Home offers unlimited access to the best K-drama series and films for a better K-viewing experience Filipinos can all enjoy at home! Need a guide on which K-drama shows have the best plots featuring empowered female characters? Read on!

K-Drama Heroines on PLDT Home Viu

Love at First Sight with the NEW ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425EA (11th Gen Intel)

     My first blogging laptop is ASUS K555L, an entry laptop model that was launched six years ago. I have no regrets about choosing this brand because I've tried and tested its performance and durability for a long time already. Fast forward today, ASUS has launched new laptop models from its ZenBook series. When I first saw this laptop, I said to myself that it's time to upgrade to a more portable one. Don't get me wrong, I still love my ASUS laptop. It's still working fine and can do a lot of things up to this day. I never had problems when it comes to performance or hardware issues. But it's also nice to do an upgrade, especially if buying a new laptop will help me stay motivated and keep my productivity high as I work easy using this baby that's boasting timeless beauty and effortless portability.

     In a world full of uncertainty, there's one thing that's certain when it comes to technology and all things laptop. Say hello to the World's thinnest 14" laptop with QHD Display powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics- The all-new ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) – a 14-inch ultraportable laptop now packed with more power and speed, advancing productivity and creativity wherever, whenever. It's love at first sight! ZenBook 14 is so light, compact, and pretty on the outside but it's powerful and incredible on the inside. Read more about my favorite features of this beauty after the jump!

Love at First Sight with the NEW ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425EA (11th Gen Intel)