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

J-beauty Brand that Asian Superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi Love

     Actors, singers, and basically anyone who works in front of the camera tend to be picky about the beauty products they use, as part of their job is to maintain great and healthy skin. To help them achieve that, it’s important they use products that truly work. There’s one cult J-beauty brand that Asian superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi all use and love: Hada Labo.

     K-pop star and actor Jisoo has once revealed that she has dry skin, so she tends to choose nourishing and moisturizing products like the Shiro Jyun Arbutin Whitening Lotion. Beloved Korean superstar Jun Ji Hyun who’s most known for her films like My Sassy Girl and her series My Love from the Star was once the face of the OG Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion which she said gave her bouncy, deeply hydrated skin. Jeon Somi, a Korean solo singer and a former member of the project girl group I.O.I who loves super moisturizing products, has been recently tapped to endorse the same Goku Jyun Hydrating Lotion.

J-beauty Brand that Asian Superstars like Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jun Ji Hyun, and Jeon Somi Love

St. John’s Wort Natural Mood Enhancement Success Stories

     Prescription antidepressants can cause many side effects that can take time to adjust to or are entirely intolerable. This has caused some folks with milder depression to seek out natural supplements with purported mood-stabilizing benefits that could potentially replace medication altogether.

     While this is a tempting promise, studies are still being done to prove whether or not St. John’s Wort or other herbal supplements should be considered a primary form of treatment for any mental health condition.

St. John’s Wort Natural Mood Enhancement Success Stories
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9 Tips To Start Improving Your Self-Esteem

     We might not be consciously aware of it, but self-esteem influences many of our important decisions in life, relationships, work, and even how we take care of our health. Thankfully, self-esteem is a mechanism of our mind we can alter to benefit us and help us lead happier lives.

     Consider implementing the following cognitive-behavioral therapy-inspired tips to boost your self-esteem:

9 Tips To Start Improving Your Self-Esteem
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Alternative and Complementary Treatments For Psychosis

      Many individuals dealing with mental health disorders have had to deal with taxing prescription side effects for many years or have sought out additional steps they can take to keep their mental health in check. While disorders with symptoms that fall in the moderate-severe range are typically best managed using a medication, alternative or complementary treatment options may help alleviate their symptoms and reduce the need for high rise or a frequent dose of their meds.

     Of course, it cannot go without saying that consulting a medical practitioner before you take these steps is pertinent to ensure your absolute safety. Still, things like natural supplements or minor dietary changes can empower users to take their mental health into their own hands. Let's explore how you may do that if you suffer from any disorders that cause psychosis.

Alternative and Complementary Treatments For Psychosis
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How EMDR Therapy Works—And Is It Right For You?

     Talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy are usually the most common things that people think about when you bring up the subject of therapy. But there are many forms of therapy out there that can offer more tailored results based on what mental health condition you’re looking to treat.

     We’ll be focusing on EMDR, a more recent form of treatment that focuses on PTSD and emotional trauma as a whole, which has proven to lead individuals with debilitating trauma to manage their symptoms and lead fuller lives. However, it may not be suitable for everyone. Here’s an insight into what you can expect if you consider the EMDR route with your mental health treatment.

How EMDR Therapy Works—And Is It Right For You?
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PLDT Home #SpeedThatMovesYou Musical Series

     This Valentine’s Day, the country’s hottest stars Gigi de Lana, Markus Paterson and Kaori Oinuma headline PLDT Home’s new music anthology #SpeedThatMovesYou that celebrates the power of connections in forming meaningful relationships and discovering love in all forms.

     The two-episode mini-series dives deep into different kinds of love and how the internet allows people to find communities, friends, even that special someone despite the physical distance. The series drops on February 11 on the PLDT Home YouTube channel.

PLDT Home #SpeedThatMovesYou Musical Series

Madiskarte Moms PH First-Ever Gawad Madiskarte

     Unsung heroes. In the past two years of the pandemic, that’s what our moms have proven to be. Despite bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s impact in the labor sector (many of whom lost their jobs or suffered pay cuts), these women made sure their family needs are taken care of by finding alternative ways of providing for their households.

     For many, this meant going out of their comfort zones and starting their own online businesses. Based on data from Investing in Women, one in four micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines is owned by a woman. And this number has only risen during the pandemic with more than 88,000 new e-commerce businesses registered just in 2020.

Madiskarte Moms PH First-Ever Gawad Madiskarte

6 Simple Stress-Relief Tips For Teenagers

     As adults, we might look back on our teenage years and long for the times when we didn’t have to pay bills; our biggest worry was our social reputation or getting into college, and going to be early was just an afterthought. Yes, in hindsight, those experiences seem trivial, but take a moment to revisit the immense pressure you may have felt when you were in the throes of high school.

     If you’re a teen yourself or have a teenager in your life that you care about, here are some easy tips to stop feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.

6 Simple Stress-Relief Tips For Teenagers
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6 Social Media Tactics You Need to Try this 2022

     There's no doubt that social media now plays an irreplaceable role in our everyday lives. In fact, its influence is so vast that half of the world's inhabitants partake in it. According to research released by Kepios back in October of 2021, 4.55 billion people around the globe—409 million of which were new—use social media networks regularly. This equates to a whopping 57.6 percent of Earth's total population. This 2022, experts believe that this number will rise even more, especially with the pandemic still being largely unresolved.

     With social media expected to occupy more moments of our lives this year, brands—especially smaller ones—should take advantage of the opportunity and step up their socmed tactics to even higher heights. And if you haven't, seek the help of social media marketing agencies in the Philippines to help you optimize your social media operations. To help you adapt to 2022 and get you started on the right foot, we'll be providing you with tips that you can use to refresh your business' social media page this year!

6 Social Media Tactics You Need to Try this 2022 
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Feature: NAMI Water-Based, 18-Free, and Vegan Nail Polish

     I'm always having second thoughts on getting my nails done. Like my hair, my nails are brittle and my thin skin easily gets wounded if the nail technician is not experienced in pushing back cuticles and removing dead skin gently. Another thing is the kind of nail polish to be used because my nails get yellow easily with harsh brands. 

     Gone are the days that I will just opt for cleaning manicure and pedicure services because there's a new nail polish brand that is non-toxic, cruelty-free, odor-free, and vegan. Nami officially launches the first water-based, 18-free, vegan nail polish brand in the Philippines. My eyes sparkled when I saw the beautiful colors and features of Nami. More information about Nami and the shades available below :)

Feature: NAMI Water-Based, 18-Free, and Vegan Nail Polish 

PLDT is PH’s Fastest Internet Provider in 2021 – Ookla®

     PLDT Home remains undisputed as the fastest broadband network in the Philippines, dominating telco rivals with a Speed Score™ of 77.24 at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ for Q3-Q4 2021. The latest result showed a big jump from PLDT’s Speed Score of 27.28 in the second half of the previous year. Speed Score is a measure that takes into account both upload and download speeds.

     The latest data from the global benchmarking company also showed PLDT besting all other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country with top upload and download speeds of 217.07 Mbps and 203.97 Mbps, respectively. In determining the network speed of ISPs, Ookla® compared data gathered from millions of consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest® platforms. The data include tests done by Filipino internet users on various networks using digital devices connected via Wi-Fi and fixed networks.

Fast internet is no longer a luxury because it’s what Filipinos depend on to earn, work, and study from home. We’ve been relentless in continuously building and upgrading our network so that our customers enjoy better and future-ready homes,” says Butch G. Jimenez, Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

PLDT is PH’s Fastest Internet Provider in 2021 – Ookla®

Product Review: DHC Vitamin C 60 Days Supply

     We are now on the second year of this pandemic and most of us have adapted the new normal way of living. I presume that you already mastered the basics when it comes to Covid-19 safety protocols and have strictly imposed these in your homes. The pandemic has taught me a lot when it comes to health and wellness and one of them is making sure that I take my daily dose of vitamins and supplements.

     My number one vitamin on the list is vitamin c. This immune booster and powerful antioxidant can neutralize harmful radicals in the body. It helps heal wounds faster, fight coughs and colds to name a few that's why there's always a supply in my stash for a month or two. Having that said, I've tried different brands of vitamin c even before the pandemic that I also shared here on the blog. For this review, let me share my current brand of vitamin c from one of the favorite Japanese brands in the vitamin and supplement department, DHC (Daigaku Honyaku Center)- a Japanese manufacturer dealing in cosmetics and health food supplements headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. More information about DHC Vitamin C and my thoughts after using it for more than a year now below.

Product Review: DHC Vitamin C 60 Days Supply

Feature: Viviamo 2022 Planners and Journals

     New year started a little late for me because of the holiday hangover and the cuddle weather. Even if I want to extend my so-called sabbatical leave on the first month of the year, work is piling up and my planners are waiting. I was checking my calendar this morning and saw that almost three weeks have passed. We’re approaching 11 months of endless opportunities; around 48 weeks and ways to be better; and less than 365 days of unknown possibilities. 

     The power to right our wrongs is upon us but I know some of you asks “COVID-19 has left many feeling displaced. ‘I’m stuck. What can I do? How do I move forward?’ The pandemic has affected us in so many ways, bringing up fear, worry, and even languishing. Well,  Viviamo want to reassure Filipinos that these feelings of hopelessness and despair can be replaced with hope and positivity. That is why they offer you the tools to help you switch from that mindset of ‘simply surviving’ to thriving! We have the power to rewrite our own stories,” shares Viviamo CEO Darlyn Ty-Nilo. More about Viviamo and the 2022 Planners and Journals that will help us thrive in this uncertainty.

Feature: Viviamo 2022 Planners and Journals

Common Causes and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis

     Bacterial vaginosis, or BV for short, is a condition that many women suffer from. It is a common vaginal infection that can be caused by various factors. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that about 30% of US women suffer from bacterial vaginosis. This article will discuss the most common symptoms and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis and the most common and effective treatment and prevention methods.

Common Causes and Risk Factors of Bacterial Vaginosis
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Meet Madiskarte Moms PH

     The current economic condition has undoubtedly given rise to more home-based “mompreneurs,” or full-time moms wanting to start or grow an online business to earn additional income for their families. But as every entrepreneur knows, starting a business is not always easy, and it helps to have a community of fellow business-minded mommies for much-needed support and encouragement.

     This is where Madiskarte Moms PH finds its purpose. A Facebook community launched in the thick of the pandemic, Madiskarte Moms PH encourages entrepreneurship among mommies wanting to earn from home through side hustles while still enjoying quality time with their families. Together with its highly engaging YouTube channel, Madiskarte Moms PH is a safe, friendly space where beginners can interact with more seasoned sellers for tried and tested tips on growing a business while attending to their duties at home.

Meet Madiskarte Moms PH

Landers Superstore Uptown Mall BGC

     Hear ye, hear ye! Take your shopping experience up a notch as Landers Superstore opens another branch at the heart of BGC. Landers Uptown Bonifacio, the first Landers Superstore to have this spacious and instagrammable interior, is a perfect place for that ultimate holiday shopping experience.

      It’s a new concept store that’s worth experiencing because of the wonderfully curated merchandise that’ll suit the taste of all people living and visiting BGC. Super enjoyed checking out the 2 floors of top-notch products from fresh produce to super finds. I've been to different Landers Superstores in the past and this fifth branch in Metro Manila and the sixth in the country truly celebrates the premium shopping experience its members truly deserve. 

Landers Superstore Uptown Mall BGC

SaSa x Shopee Beauty

     It's the time of the year again to stock up beauty essentials. If you're a beauty junkie who loves trying out fresh drop skincare products or just a newbie building your basic stash, there's an online shop where you can score premium skincare items for less.

     SKINCARE SALE ALERT! Get your hands on these branded skinsentials from SaSa x Shopee Beauty and get up to 88% off! Whoa! That's an awesome deal that you should not miss especially on cult favorites and luxury brands that you've been itching to try. I was browsing at the official SASA Shopee online store since last night and cannot contain my excitement as I add the products that's on my wishlist months ago. So without further ado, here are the brands (my favorite skincare brands) and their highly-raved products that you might want to consider adding to your cart before the sale ends!

SaSa x Shopee Beauty

Make Christmas Brighter with PLDT Home

     This Christmas, PLDT Home gives tribute to Filipinos all over the world in a special video that celebrates the real and meaningful connections of families made possible by the power of the Internet.

     In a heartwarming 45-second video featuring the iconic and sentimental Yuletide ballad “Pasko na, Sinta ko” (Christmas is here, my love), PLDT Home puts a spotlight on the uniquely Filipino touch of celebrating Christmas by connecting with family and loved ones. Aired over PLDT Home’s social media channels, the video depicts how the Filipino tradition of coming home for Christmas transcends even distance as many rely on the internet to keep family connections strong, especially in trying times.

Make Christmas Brighter with PLDT Home

Customized Gift Baskets: Gifts for Pinoys this Holiday 2021

     Christmas is inarguably one of the most community-fueled annual events all over the world. Because giving holiday gifts is such a routine and yearly task that many, especially the holiday-loving Filipinos, put a lot of thought and effort into—it can definitely feel like it’s harder each year to think of fresh gift ideas and unique gifts. 

     You might ask, how can you step up your yearly gift-giving checklist–whether for personal or work use? Well, in this very tumultuous time, you can try gifting something practical yet whimsical at the same time.

Customized Gift Baskets: Gifts for Pinoys this Holiday 2021
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