Loyal PLDT Customer Wins P5M in Grand Giveaway Promo

     Years spent on taking care of his parents while keeping ties stronger through phone calls with family were rewarded when 57-year-old Rod from Manila won P5 million from the first-ever PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway promo.

     A loyal subscriber of PLDT for 38 years, Rod received an SMS sent to customers, encouraging them to register to PLDT Home Rewards, which automatically qualifies them to join the raffle. “I decided to join just because, and I didn’t think I’d actually win,” he said. “So, imagine my surprise when I got that phone call from a PLDT Home representative. I didn’t believe it at all at first!”

Loyal PLDT Customer Wins P5 million in Grand Giveaway Promo

Doubling your Child’s Immunity from the Lens of the #Promil4iShine Masters

     Does your daughter sing in tune after hearing a song play just a couple of times? Or does your son perform a Tiktok dance routine flawlessly after watching the steps on your mobile phone? Children are gifted in their own ways, and these normally manifest at an early age. Parents who spot these gifts early on can nurture them to help them reach their full potential.

     There are a lot of ways in which parents can support and nurture their gifts, but the most basic and important way to help them nowadays is to ensure they have fewer sick days and more healthy days, more opportunities to practice, rehearse and give their full commitment.

Doubling your Child’s Immunity from the Lens of the #Promil4iShine Masters

L-R: Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music, Theatre Veteran Audie Gemora, Director and Founder of The School of Academic and Arts, Craftmaster Robert Alejandro, President of Papemelroti, Celebrity Choreographer Georcell Dapat-Sy, Founder G-force Dance Center, Arts Director Kara Escay, co-founder of Masterpiece Movement

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

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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