Get Selsun Blue Confidence! Join the Upside Down Class Pass today

     There are many barriers to building confidence. It may be past experiences, lack of a support system, or persistent health problems that are difficult to address without help. One such example is scalp problems like dandruff. The appearance of flakes on clothes and bare skin can give off the impression that a person is unhygienic. This can truly affect someone’s confidence. 

     Selsun Blue Upside Down Class Pass- series of lessons from experts on health and fitness that aims to promote wellness and enable people to build confidence. Get Selsun Blue Confidence in this three-episode series featuring NCCA Ani ng Dangal awardee, pole dancing champion and certified diet and nutrition coach Jamaica Jornacion; professional makeup artist, athlete, and certified fitness coach Jigs Mayuga; certified fitness coach and The Movement Studio owner Ida Paras and six-time UAAP Cheerdance Competition champion, National University pep squad coach and gymnast Ghicka Bernabe.

Get Selsun Blue Confidence! Join the Upside Down Class Pass today

AXA Health Care Access

     I always believe in the saying that "Prevention is better than cure" that's why now more than ever, securing our family's health must be our number one priority. According to a report on health spending released by the Philippine Statistics Authority in late 2020, paying for one’s medical needs grew in the country by 11% in recent years. 

     On this spending, a staggering 48% of the expenses came from “household out-of-pocket”—meaning Filipinos have resorted to digging into their hard-earned savings or worse, turning to loans from well-meaning family, to be able to pay for the cost of hospitalization or other medical expenses that they did not have the capacity to cover. In a separate report from the National Economic Development Authority, it was cited that 96% of Filipinos are concerned about their own and their family’s health, but only 16% are prepared to pay for medical costs. But it does not have to be this way. Here's something worth getting these days because of the pandemic and other unavoidable situations that may arise in the future.

AXA Health Care Access

PLDT Home Biz e-Commerce Solutions

     One of the things that the pandemic has taught me is to do better at home. No one can stop me from my side hustles and from doing what I love to do. Despite the challenges of the global health crisis, the country's small business ecosystem continues to thrive as resilient entrepreneurs make the shift and explore the opportunities of going into digital.

     In its commitment to help build and enable this business sector through digital acceleration, PLDT Home Biz recently held a launch event to introduce its latest Asenso Fiber Plans featuring bigger, better, and faster digital solutions tailor-fit to the needs of the home-based entrepreneur. This is a great opportunity for me and for those who are hustling at the comfort of their homes, find out the exciting offerings that PLDT Home is offering in the coming months.

PLDT Home Biz e-Commerce Solutions

Practical Ways to Manage Stress from Herbalife Nutrition Experts

     When I ask someone the question "how's life going lately?" The immediate answer I always get is the word stress. We are all experiencing stress because of the pandemic and it's been affecting our well-being. Stress is part of daily living, but it can become a major cause for concern when it starts to affect one’s health. There are several ways to manage it, and we can start by being more mindful of the food we eat, and taking better care of our mental health.

     Last July, I was invited to the monthly online media engagement of Herbalife Philippines to join  Herbalife Nutrition Institute Chairman Dr. David Heber and Herbalife Nutrition Global Fitness Advisory Board Member Shayamal Vallabhjee as they share ways how to deal with stress. Both Dr. Heber and Vallabhjee have been speakers in separate Herbalife Nutrition eWellness Tour events presented by Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. The monthly forum aims to promote nutrition education by inviting experts from the fields of science, nutrition, health, and fitness to talk about the importance of good nutrition and having a healthy active lifestyle in achieving overall health and wellbeing. Read more highlights of this online event below.

Practical Ways to Manage Stress from Herbalife Nutrition Experts 
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Free Doctor Consultation with National mWellness Day on August 28-29

     The first nationwide medical mission in the Philippines is National mWellness Day on August 28- 29, 2021. mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health and wellness mobile app brings another radical move to provide healthcare access to millions of Filipinos especially with heightened restrictions throughout the country due to the spike of COVID-19 cases brought about by the Delta variant.

     In an unprecedented first in telehealth consultation, patients anywhere in the Philippines—Luzon’s outlying regions Ilocos, Cordillera Administrative Region, or Cagayan Valley, as well as distant and hard to reach islands in the Visayas, and Mindanao’s southernmost Soccsksargen—will have quality free doctor consultation. mWell, by Metro Pacific Health Tech, gives users the added sense of security and medical support with this latest innovation.

Free Doctor Consultation with National mWellness Day on August 28-29

Wacoal Believes That Beauty Starts From Within

     It has been three years since I visited the Wacoal headquarters in Kyoto, Japan but everything I witnessed there feels like just yesterday. I learned so much from the tour and it was instilled in my mind that when you say Wacoal-the mission is always making every BODY beautiful. I’ve learned to appreciate my Wacoal undergarments, even more, when I saw the passion and dedication that they put in everything they make. How their years of experience has helped them understand women’s body from the time she started to bloom until her maturity. For Wacoal, Beauty Starts From Within and believes that ageing is a beautiful thing.

     Wacoal is not just an ordinary brand because there’s science, art, and passion in every underwear that you see all over the world. Wacoal, a leader in women's underwear, has taken the time and invested the resources to monitor the changes that happen in a woman's body from their late teens to their 60's, covering more than 40,000 women in studies. The result is a principle Spiral Ageing. To know more about this and the highlights of my visit at their 9th stand-alone boutique in Eastwood Mall after the jump.

Wacoal Believes That Beauty Starts From Within
Wacoal's 9th stand-alone boutique is now open at 2nd floor of Eastwood Mall Libis, Quezon City

3 Ways to Stop Overspending on Skin Care

     If money’s tighter than your skin after a chemical peel, could your skincare routine be the problem? Here’s how to find out if you’re spending too much on skincare and how to get clear, dewy skin without breaking the bank.

3 Ways to Stop Overspending on Skin Care

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mWell Health and Wellness App Launch

     Last July 23, 2021, Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (MPHTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI), transforms the digital health care ecosystem with the launch of mWell, an all-in-one app meticulously created for the Filipino’s holistic well-being, providing professional consultations, wellness programs, products and delivery services. 

     Headed by MPIC Chairman, Manny V. Pangilinan is truly confident and excited with MPIC group’s newest foray in digital health care, “Through a collaboration with trusted health experts, mWell will develop an ecosystem to bring integrated digital health care closer to every Filipino, even beyond the pandemic. mWell will empower every Filipino to be in control of their health with just one app.”

mWell Health and Wellness App Launch

PLDT Store Online Meeting

     In its aim to better serve customers in this pandemic, PLDT Home introduces an online booking appointment accessible through the PLDT Home website (pldthome.com). This new service provides existing subscribers and interested applicants the convenience to schedule an in-store or virtual appointment with a PLDT store representative.

     Customers can arrange for an online one-on-one meeting with store personnel at their preferred PLDT store location when applying for a new PLDT Home Fibr line, request for an upgrade, and report after-sales service concerns.

PLDT Store Online Meeting

National mWellness Day National Vitrual Medical Mission

     Better healthcare access for Filipinos becomes a reality as mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health & wellness mobile app by Metro Pacific Health Tech, makes history with the first and largest nationwide virtual medical mission in the Philippines - the National mWellness Day.

     This two-day virtual event, an unprecedented first in the telehealth and healthcare industry, will be held on August 28-29, 2021. During the National mWellness Day, mWell app users anywhere in the country can avail of free online teleconsultations from a roster of specialized doctors including dermatologists, gastroenterologists, doctors of internal medicine, gynecologists, pediatrics, and psychiatrists, among others.

National mWellness Day National Vitrual Medical Mission

Sarah Geronimo, KathNiel, SB19 Shine at the First-Ever Acer Day 2021 Online Concert

     Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, and SB19 represented the Philippines during the first-ever online Acer Day concert.

     The concert, which was part of the Acer Day 2021 celebration, was telecasted virtually for free across 10 regions with rewards, promotions, and gifts for consumers and Acer fans. It was a resounding success, with five trending topics on Twitter coming from the said event including the No. 1 hashtag, #SB19ForAcer!

Sarah Geronimo, KathNiel, SB19 Shine at the First-Ever Acer Day 2021 Online Concert

SB19 Joins Acer’s Star-Studded Roster of Ambassadors

     Phenomenal Filipino boy group SB19 joins “Popstar Royalty”, Sarah Geronimo, and the hottest loveteam, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, as brand ambassadors of the ICT giant, Acer.

     The group—composed of Stell, Josh, Pablo, Ken, and Justin—is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated for the Billboard Music Awards under the top social artist category, where they competed against the likes of K-pop groups BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, and American artist Ariana Grande. Geronimo, Bernardo, Padilla, and SB19 headline the first-ever Acer Day 2021 online concert on August 7 at 8PM, which will be live-streamed on Acer Philippines’ Facebook page (Acer Philippines).

SB19 Joins Acer’s Star-Studded Roster of Ambassadors

Acer Encourages All To ‘Live Your World’ This Acer Day

     The annual Acer Day celebration is back this year and will be held virtually across 10 regions. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, this event which features fabulous rewards, promotions, and gifts has been themed ‘Live Your World’ to encourage everybody to make the best of whatever situation they are in.

     Acer Day was first introduced in 2017 to celebrate the brand’s achievements with customers. This year, Acer is bringing the celebration online due to public health concerns during the pandemic. In line with the ‘Live Your World’ theme, Acer collaborated with six young and vibrant singers virtually to produce the special song of the theme title. 

Acer Encourages All To ‘Live Your World’ This Acer Day

What Causes Depression in College Students?

     Students and people from the scientific world are more likely to suffer from mental disorders. Every year, universities spend millions on maintaining mental health among students and staff. And parents and researchers periodically ask the question: does education harm a healthy state of mind?

     Almost always, experiences affect the physical state of the body: depression is accompanied by loss of appetite, weakness, inhibition in actions, reactions, and speech, problems with sleep and concentration. Some people have impaired bowel function and sexual needs, headaches, heart or stomach aches, and skin diseases.

What Causes Depression in College Students?

LOOK: Sarah Geronimo is the Newest Member of Acer Family

     All eyes and ears on Acer as they welcome Sarah Geronimo as their newest celebrity ambassador. Everyone will definitely be in for a treat as the Popstar Royalty will be headlining their upcoming song for #AcerDay2021.

     Acer’s biggest annual brand event is back, and this time it will be launched simultaneously across the Asia Pacific! The ICT giant is just getting started with the announcement of Sarah Geronimo as their newest family member. This leaves us wondering what else does Acer have up on their sleeve on this year’s Acer Day.

LOOK: Sarah Geronimo is the Newest Member of Acer Family

The Busy Nurse and Mom's Guide to Earning a Master's

     You are a superhero on and off-duty. On the floor, you tend to patients and make them as comfortable as possible while you treat a variety of ailments and injuries. You offer a smile, a kind word and, sometimes, the only thing people need during times of grief or difficulty: a shared silence. Then you go home and take on an even bigger job.

     As a mom, you're always there to kiss a boo-boo, read a story and laugh at all the silly, wondrous things only kids can see. But you're also constantly busy, running through an endless to-do list that can leave chores falling to the wayside and your days off feeling just as hectic as your regular workdays. But still, something inside of you has drawn you to push harder. You've never been one to back down from a challenge, so you're researching how to get your master's in nursing and further your career. While it might seem like the final card that'll make the house crumble, you can plan for your graduate studies.

The Busy Nurse and Mom's Guide to Earning a Master's
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Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

     Watsons is back with its Most Loved products for the second year. These are the items that Watsons has recognized as the top brands shoppers picked & recommended from their counters and shelves. With over 800 physical stores nationwide and a mobile app, Watsons is available to many Filipinos anytime, anywhere, who was very definite about their health, beauty and wellness find.

     The Most Loved line-up includes Best of Health & Beauty, People's Choice, and New Favorites. While we're used to shopping at Watsons, only to be overwhelmed by the number of choices (all of them good), take a look at the best brands this year.

Watsons' Most Loved are the Products YOU Picked

Product Review: Emma Sleep "The Emma Original Mattress" Philippines

     In a random conversation with my husband months ago, we reminisced our childhood days. We talked about the things that we missed the most and the things that we somewhat regret not doing those days. It's funny that we both missed our favorite foods, the things we do in school during our extra-curricular activities, and the daily routines from day til night. FUN FACT: We're classmates from Grade 2 to Fourth Year High School that's why we can relate and agree on trending or cringing topics from way back. Fast forward today, there's one thing that we somewhat regret not doing the most and that is having long hours of sleep when we entered junior high school. Yes, we were told that sleeping seven to nine hours a day is important, but teens like us in their growing up years kind of ignored it. 

     Now that we're in our late 30's, we are experiencing sleep problems and it's affecting our mind and body. There are many factors why an individual may experience an insufficient amount of sleep, it can be their lifestyle, age, current health condition, and stress. In my case, I'm a self-confessed coffee addict that's why when I drink coffee at night, chances are I'll be up until the wee hours of the morning. I also love chocolates and eating them after dinner has an impact too in my sleeping pattern. I've tried different ways on how to get quality sleep like listening to sleep music or watching those calming videos, drinking melatonin, applying lavender oil in temples, and turning off the lights but I still find it hard to fall asleep soundly at night. I've read in an article that having a comfortable bed, mattress, and pillow can also affect sleep that's why when Emma Sleep invited me to try their mattress, I accepted it even if there are things that I have to consider because I really want to experience quality sleep that my body is longing for years now. So without further ado, here's my honest-to-goodness review of Emma Sleep after sleeping on The Emma Original Mattress in Queen Size for three weeks.

Product Review: Emma Sleep "The Emma Original Mattress" Philippines

Can Diet Boost Your Immune System and Provide Better Health?

     Your immune system is responsible for fighting off diseases and infections that threaten your well-being. And with the coronavirus still posing a threat, many have thought of different ways to boost their immune system and prepare it to fight this virus in case they ever get exposed. However, this system is a complex one with different cells, receptors, organs, and antibodies that work as a team to protect the body from diseases and infections.

     But sometimes, our immune system fails and can’t seem to protect us from threats, so we fall ill – which makes us wonder,” how can we boost our immunity well enough to avoid sickness?”

Can Diet Boost Your Immune System and Provide Better Health?
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Tenya Offers Farm to Table Japanese Menu

     I can still remember my first dining experience at Tenya Tempura Tendon, Market Market courtesy of my very good friend, Ruth Dela Cruz. We had an awesome catch-up conversion over flavorful Japanese dishes inside this cozy restaurant. I ordered my favorite shrimp tempura while she introduced me to her default order, spicy salmon salad. The latter became my favorite too because of the explosion of taste that you'll crave over and over again. 

     Great news to all the Tenya fans, Japan’s number one Tempura Tendon chain, seeks out new ways to partner with local food producers in their restaurants in the Philippines, with the launch of their farm-to-table initiative, dubbed Tenya Lokal. Through this initiative, Tenya wishes to provide an immediate solution to the nation’s farmers and fisherfolk, who have experienced a sharp reduction in the sales of their products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To formally launch this initiative, we were allowed to taste some of the delightful dishes that are part of the Tenya Lokal menu, during a virtual luncheon held on July 16, 2021. 

Tenya Offers Farm to Table Japanese Menu