Get the Best Possible Health Care for your Elderly Loved Ones

 

Aging comes with different health risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), growing old can enhance the chance of developing long-term diseases, including cancer, dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and many more.

 

To help prevent, detect, or treat such chronic illnesses from our elderly loved ones, MediCard, a leading Health and Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the Philippines, believes that having the right healthcare coverage is crucial. Fortunately, the top HMO provider offers premier healthcare coverages, such as MediCard Select and Medicard VIP, to give access to the best possible care for our senior loved ones in their golden years. 

 

MediCard Select: A healthcare coverage for all ages

MediCard Select is an advanced solution that enables members of all ages to access healthcare coverage with reduced costs and fund management. Available in accredited providers in the country, members of such coverage will only pay for the services they used; hence any remaining funds can be refunded.

 

If your elderly loved one qualifies, MediCard Select covers hospitalization, outpatient treatment, and preventive healthcare. For individuals over 30 years of age, their annual physical exam (APE) includes the following eight blood chemistries: fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, uric acid, creatinine, BUN, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. For those below 30, their APE includes flu vaccines. APEs may be done in any MediCard free-standing clinic.

 

Additionally, this offer has dental benefits to ensure your loved ones have the brightest smiles, such as consultations, oral examinations, tooth removal, oral prophylaxis, and more. Meanwhile, the refundable revolving fund starts at PhP 58,000 for members over 60 years of age, while it is PhP 30,000 for those who are 60 years old and below.

 

MediCard VIP: The best possible coverage for your loved ones    

For healthcare coverage with a premium and broad range of health benefits for your senior loved ones, nothing beats the MediCard VIP. Aside from having the chance to pick the treating doctor, it covers treatments in five-star hospitals in the country, executive checkups, and coverage for pre-existing conditions, among others.

 

Other than that, if your senior loved ones like to travel, this healthcare plan can guard them wherever they go. For instance, members traveling 150 kilometers or more for less than 90 days can take advantage of consultation and evaluation with Assist America's medical staff in its Operations Center, referrals to doctors, and medical monitoring in case of emergency.

 

In addition, Assist America can arrange for your loved one’s transportation with an escort to return home securely in the event of an emergency and assist with their hospital admittance on a reimbursement basis.

 

More healthcare benefits are in store for your loved ones with MediCard VIP. It allows members to utilize the facilities and services of MediCard Lifestyle Center, which include fitness and conference rooms, weight loss programs, dietary counseling, diamond peel at its Skin and Body clinic, and yoga classes at Surya Fitness.

 

The annual premium starts at PhP 32,993 for your loved ones who are 61 to 65 years old. Meanwhile, the price begins at PhP 25, 379 for 60 years old and below.

 

MediCard is a leading HMO founded and managed by doctors. Over the years, it has provided the most comprehensive and innovative healthcare programs and fitness activities to help people achieve healthier lives.

 

To learn more about MediCard Philippines, visit its website at https://www.medicardphils.com/. 

 

#GirlsCan make a difference as World Vision culminates initiative for young Filipinas

 

As the world celebrated the International Day of the Girl last October 11, World Vision Philippines successfully mounted its #GirlsCan campaign which highlighted the need to support and empower girls for a brighter future. The advocacy was able to gain over 700 sponsorships since its launch last August, with the help of various celebrities, partners and sponsors.

Multi-awarded actress and World Vision Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith, together with Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidate and fashion entrepreneur Ericka Evangelista and content creators Janina Vela and Lyqa Maravilla led in voicing out that empowered girls, empower girls.

The Women Business Council of the Philippines (WomenBiz) along with the other partners – Globe Kmmunity, Ever Bilena, Hello Glow, Lazada, Shoppee, Club of Marikina North Rotary, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Hera and Plus Network, made it big for the campaign. Adarna House pledged part of their sales to aid programs for girl empowerment.

Papemelroti paved the way for International Day of the Girl by offering an exclusive and personalized #GirlsCan articulated paper dolls as freebie when you visit their stores! You can collect the rest of the dolls each time you donate Php1,000 to World Vision’s #GirlsCan campaign.

Today, various issues surrounding girls in the country remain and violence against children is one of the major concerns, in fact there is an increase of 264% cases in online sexual exploitation. In education, over 2 million girls drop out from school while more adolescent girls get pregnant and give birth every day.

“Despite the many advances that we have achieved over the years in promoting the rights of children, unfortunately, there are a lot of issues still affecting girls around the world. The harsh realities faced by girls underpin the necessity for us citizens to advance their rights,” said Ms. Vanessa Retuerma, World Vision Director for Strategy Management, Impact and Learning.

While poverty remains to be the leading cause of these alarming problems, there are always ways on how to empower girls to break free. Just imagine what #GirlsCan do if we give them a better future ahead. They can be an influence for good and they can change lives.

To know how you can support #GirlsCan, visit https://t.co/RAUn2HPxP7 or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

About World Vision

World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, their families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by its Christian faith and values, it is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. It serves and collaborates with all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

MR.DIY to celebrate its 300th store milestone in PH packed with exciting games, raffle prizes and promos

 

MR.DIY, one of the country’s largest one-stop shop home improvement retailers is set to create a significant milestone as it celebrates its 300th store this November 18 at the SM City Sucat, Paranaque City.

 

Bringing fun, great value for money, and a source of bonding among friends and families, MR.DIY

kickstarts its 300th store milestone celebration with festival-themed exhibits, thrilling raffle prizes and exciting deals. On top of that, the retailer will also roll out month-long special promos spreading across all its branches nationwide.

 

Dubbed “Always Fun for Everyone”, on November 18-20, various festivities and fun-filled activities can be enjoyed during the grand celebration.

Below is a snapshot of what to expect!

 House of Fun ala Carnival!

 

A carnival-themed interactive exhibit packed with exciting and fun activities along with an all-day free photobooth, games, special demos, snacks and themed booths are innovatively curated for household items, hardware components, computer & HP accessories, stationary kits, and toys within the SM Sucat Activity Center.

 

Lucky Gifts, Promos & Deals for Lucky Customers

Special prizes and deals await lucky customers to spice up their shopping experience during the Grand  Opening weekend. Anyone can test their luck with the following exciting promos:

●        The 5th Wheel Promo - Every 5th customer paying at Cashier 1 will get Php 300 Cash Voucher

●        Sana All Raffle Draw - 30 lucky customers will take home small appliances through raffle draw

●        Lucky Shoppers - Spend P1000 on November 19 & 20 and get a mystery gift and a rainbow umbrella.

 

Moreover, each of the 300 MR.DIY stores will also give the Yellow Basket of Love filled with goodies and assorted items to one lucky family.

 

 ‘Til Year-End Festivities & Holideals

 

MR.DIY extends its 300th store milestone festivities ‘til the end of the year in all its stores nationwide. Cashless transactions from November 15 to 30 worth P600 and up are qualified for an instant MR.DIY voucher bonus. On top of that, one lucky winner with a single receipt worth PHP 500 can also take home a brand new iPhone 14 Pro Max. Shoppers just need to scan and register at their website. Promo will run from November 1 to December 31, 2022. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-154605 S.2022.

MR.DIY welcomes the holiday season in high spirits and invites everyone to head to any of its outlets for a fun, hassle-free, shopping experience and take advantage of its exciting Holideals!

For more information about MR.DIY and their products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow them on their social media accounts /mrdiyPH for Facebook and @mrdiy.philippines for Instagram and TikTok and be updated on their upcoming promos.

 

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”.

Heart Evangelista Continues to be Uratex Ambassadress, Advocates the Importance of Sleep in Overall Health

 

Uratex, the leading foam company in the Philippines, is strengthening its long-time partnership with Heart Evangelista as its ambassadress in uplifting the importance of sleep among Filipinos.

As the country’s International Fashion Style Icon, Heart gives great value to sleep and rest as one of the most essential things in life. For her, a quality sleep can be rewarding enough to foster success, great health, and happiness.

Sleeping for the prescribed amount of time is necessary, but having good sleep products like Uratex’s mattresses and pillows can make a huge difference in energizing you for the next day.

“I am a fan of anything in life that gives you comfort, that will give you good health and Uratex Mattresses does just that. I do treasure my sleep and I make sure that I do invest in top quality mattresses so I can get the best rest that I need and be more productive in life,” Heart shared.

As Uratex’s Ambassadress, Heart Evangelista joins the brand in sharing the value of having a good night’s sleep for its #LoveMyGisingWithUratex campaign.

According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors. This has resulted to most of them having difficulty finding good sleep.

A quality sleep, as reported by a study from The National Academies, is important because the lack of rest can lead to serious health problems, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and weaker immune function.

“Major restorative functions in the body such as tissue repair, muscle growth, and protein synthesis occur almost exclusively during sleep,” the Harvard Medical School also noted in another study.

Uratex and Heart Evangelista hope to become a bridge for the Filipinos in reinforcing that good, healthy sleep can come a long way.

With this, Uratex has lined up a variety of mattresses that are fit for the specific needs of everyone.

For a refreshing and cool sleep, Airlite gets the job done with its breathable fabric and sleep cool technology, and Trill is a mattress in a box that can help you experience comfort and undisturbed sleep. For those with back problems, Uratex’s Orthocare creates great support for your body during long sleep. The Senso Memory Frost on the other hand is perfect for those looking for something cool and comfortable. Thanks to its DuoFrost technology, SensoFrost is Uratex’s coolest memory foam mattress to date. And finally, the Premium Touch is the go-to mattress if you’re eyeing for a five-star hotel staycation sleep experience at home.

Uratex’s array of mattresses, among its other quality products for sleeping, made the brand consistently recognized as a Trusted Brand for Mattress category at the Reader’s Digest Awards. This recognition was consistently given to Uratex for 13 years, including the Awards’ 2022 edition.

“I know they say 8 hours (is what we need) but 8 hours on the plane, 8 hours on the car is different from the 8 hours on the bed. I do need a mattress that will take care of my spine and posture. Uratex offers a few different things like a cooling bed mattress and one with memory foam. Everything is just tailor-fit to your lifestyle,” Heart Evangelista shared on the comfort of Uratex’s mattresses.

“Uratex is truly honored to have Heart Evangelista in promoting the importance of a good night’s sleep for all. Our long relationship with Heart has truly made a mark in ensuring Filipinos get the best possible sleep they need, and with our current collaboration through the #LoveMyGisingWithUratex, we’re hoping to elevate the sleeping experience of more,” said Mr. Christian Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive of Uratex Philippines.

To learn more about Uratex and its products, visit www.uratex.com.ph. You may also follow /UratexPhilippines on Facebook, and @uratex_ph on Instagram for updates and upcoming promos.

About Uratex

Uratex is the leading foam company in the country, offering products that help enrich lives and create meaningful moments such as mattresses, pillows, toppers, etc. For more than 54 years, the brand is committed to provide comfort through its products and services.

REP CAROUSEL stars share the thrill and weight of mounting one of musical theater’s masterpieces

 

How does it feel being part of a restaging of one of Broadway’s iconic musicals? For the stars of the upcoming Repertory Philippines (REP) production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL, the opportunity is both a thrill and a responsibility. 

 

Sought-after theater leading man Gian Magdangal and singer, actor, and OPM royalty Karylle Tatlonghari, who are both headlining a REP show for the first time, have shared their experiences in the past months of preps and rehearsals. CAROUSEL is directed by writer, director, producer, and congressman Toff De Venecia.

 

“As theater actors, we are all just so enthusiastic to be given this chance to do what we’re passionate about. As for me, I couldn’t be any more grateful to be working with the best of Philippine theater,” says Karylle who plays Julie Jordan, a sweet yet naïve millworker. “I’m trying my best to keep up with them and it’s a great feeling because I’m learning a lot. My mind is expanding, and every inch of my body is excited and living in this beautiful moment. It’s been a personal rediscovery for me, too.”

 

“It has been an exhilarating experience, being reunited with theater friends and working with REP for the first time. We can’t wait to see what we have been preparing for the past months. It has been an out-of-the-box experience, and it feels like home at the same time,” shares Gian who plays Billy Bigelow, a swaggering and charismatic carnival barker. “There is simply nothing like live theater.”

 

A masterwork by the legendary theater-writing duo of Richard Rodgers (Music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (Book and Lyrics), CAROUSEL’s original 1945 production won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical, and was hailed by Time Magazine as the greatest musical of the 20th century. Its revivals picked up Tony, Olivier, and Drama Desk Awards, a testament to this R&H classic’s timeless and universal appeal.

 

CAROUSEL isn’t only a love story between Billy and Julie, it is also a moving tale that underlines the transcendent power of love and hope in changing the course of one’s destiny. It features some of musical theater classics like If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

 

Toff de Venecia, who has a contemporary, self-aware, and socially conscious vision for REP’s comeback musical, has nothing but praises for the two leads and the rest of the ensemble who have all been dedicated in bringing the show to life in a way that feels right for today’s theatergoers.

 

“Gian and Karylle are both thinking actors. They keep me on my toes,” he exclaims. “We are discovering new things every day, and their viewpoints and commitment to their craft and the kind of story we want to tell bring a lot of gold and brilliance to the production.”

 

Now on its fifth decade of bringing acclaimed classics and original productions to Filipino theatergoers, REP has been consciously moving towards progressive, dynamic, and culturally relevant narratives—something that CAROUSEL is expected to concretize and kickstart.

 

The leads have also weighed in on this challenge and its impact on how they portray their characters. “You’re thinking it’s such a happy musical but if you dig deeper and read the lines, you’ll see that Julie is suffering so much. We are already in a mindset that what Julie is going through is something that’s happening in real life,” Karylle explains.

“Billy was such a troubled soul, but aren’t we all troubled souls at some point in our lives? But since we’re all different from each other, we also have different ways of coping with life’s challenges,” Gian emphasizes. 

 

Theater stalwarts Loy Martinez, Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, Noel Rayos, Mia Bolaños, Roxy Aldiosa, Red Nuestro, Cara Barredo, Steven Hotchkiss, Paula Paguio, Roby Malubay, Gia Gequinto, Julio Laforteza, Kyla Rivera-Soong, and Czar Decena round out the ensemble.

 

Catch REP’s CAROUSEL from November 26 to December 18 at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. Tickets will be available through the CCP Box Office and TicketWorld. Ticket prices are ₱3,000 for Rows 1 and 2, ₱2,500 for Row 3, ₱2,000 for Row 4, ₱1,500 for Row 5, and ₱1,000 for Row 6.

 

For updates, like and follow @repertoryphilippines on Facebook and Instagram and check out https://repertoryphilippines.ph. Companies, educators and school representatives who are interested in the show can email sales@repphil.org.

          

 

                          

Santé FibrEnergy: Improving Your Health, Reinventing Your Energy Drink

  

To maximize its health benefits, you can consume one sachet of Santé FibrEnergy in a cup and pour 150ml of hot water. Stir thoroughly and wait for 3 minutes or until the chia seeds start to thicken or create a gel-like consistency for a thicker and smoother taste. You can store the sachets in a cool dry place with a temperature not exceeding 30°C. The product is not advisable to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Too much intake of the product is also not recommended for children. The product may also contain an allergen which is gluten. 

 

Now more readily available. If you think about it, no matter how beneficial a cereal drink mix may be, it is useless if you cannot purchase it easily. Fortunately, Santé FibrEnergy cereal drink mix is available in your local Mercury Drugstore and 7-Eleven convenience stores. You can also buy it online through Santé Store (@santeofficial) in Shopee and Lazada.  

“Fiber is a vital component of one’s daily diet due to its many health benefits. We believe that Santé FibrEnergy Drink complements the many products Santé offers to ensure that we stay true to our mission of enabling people to live more so they can do more,” said Joey Marcelo, Chief Executive Officer of Santé.  

To learn more about Santé FibrEbergy, visit https://www.facebook.com/FibrEnergy.  

 

 

About Santé 

Santé is one of the leading global manufacturers of certified organic barley grass grown and harvested from New Zealand. With its 15 years of expertise, the company has been a prime mover in the health and wellness industry as it continues its mission to help people live better lives. Santé is engaged in the direct selling and retailing of premier natural health and wellness products and services. The company also has other offerings, including a fitness and rehabilitation center and leisure and recreational facilities, staying true to its thrust of promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

 

Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has a presence in New Zealand and 7 other countries. 

Pocky day 11.11 Take the Pocky Heart-to-Heart TikTok Challenge and tap into the joy of gift-giving

 

Philippines, Inc. is celebrating Pocky day (11.11) this November 11, 2022 with a new TikTok challenge that combines the Filipino culture of gift-giving with a cute Pocky[1] trend popularized in Japan. The Pocky Heart-to-Heart TikTok Challenge is perfect for those looking to showcase their love to the ones they hold dearest.

 

Every year since, Glico celebrates Pocky day globally on 11.11, because this popular Japanese snack that everyone loves looks like the number “1”

 

The tradition of giving gifts or pasalubong to loved ones is an integral part of the Filipino culture; this generosity and thoughtfulness are traits that perfectly resonate with Pocky’s brand philosophy of sharing happiness with everyone. This is why Pocky has chosen to celebrate their biggest day of the year, 11.11, with a gift-giving challenge for everyone in the Philippines to show their utmost love to those closest to them in the upcoming festive season.

 

If you have someone you want to show your love and appreciation to, here‘s how you can join the Pocky Heart-to-Heart TikTok Challenge:

 

1. Create a heart with Pocky boxes — Using at least two Pocky boxes, put your creativity and skills to work, and shape them into a heart. You can even decorate the Pocky heart with ribbons, flowers or anything else that adds to the love you put into the gift.
2. Give your Pocky heart to a loved one — With your valid TikTok account, take a video of you giving your Pocky Heart to someone you want to show your appreciation for. Make sure to share your happiness with us by telling us why you’re giving this person the Pocky Heart.
3. Share your love to the world! — Post the video on TikTok with the hashtag #PockyHearttoHeart!

 

Whether it’s a partner, an old friend, a teacher or your grandparents, there is bound to be someone dear to show your love to. Take the Pocky Heart-to-Heart TikTok Challenge and showcase your love in a Heart-to-Heart “Tok” with your loved ones. If you post the best entry, you’ll win a cash prize and a special limited-edition gift pack with “Pocky Happiness Flavour”!

 

You can complete the challenge in the comfort of your home, in a fancy venue of your choice, or at one of our Pocky day event booths coming soon to a space near you! Follow the Pocky Philippines Facebook and Glico Philippines Instagram to find out the locations of these events as they open up.

 

 

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For all press and media inquiries: Claire Ho, Regional Corporate Communications Manager, Glico Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Email: glico-singapore@glico.com   For consumer / product inquiries: Glico Philippines Consumer Hotline TEL: (+632) 8464-1105 / Email: consumer.hotline@glico.com.ph

About Glico

On February 11, 2022, the Glico Group celebrated the 100^th year of its founding. In 1922, Glico’s nutritious Glico caramel in its distinctive red box first hit the shelves of a department store. Headquartered in Japan, Glico has since expanded into Asia Pacific, European, and North American markets with the aspiration to stay true to its founding spirit of enhancing people’s health through food.

 

Led by its well-loved confectionary brands such as Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy, Glico has now expanded its portfolio* to include ice cream products, baby formula, milk products, desserts, food ingredients, and raw materials for cosmetic and health products. Its health and wellness offerings such as the SUNAO range of zero sucrose, low carbohydrate food products and Almond Koka almond milk are gaining popularity outside of Japan after becoming a hit in its domestic market.

 

https://www.glico.com/global/

 

 * Some products in the portfolio may be available in Japan only.

 

About Pocky

Since its launch in Japan in 1966, Pocky has maintained its core concept while gradually changing its packaging and formulation to meet the times and society. The new Pocky range was launched in the Philippines on June 8 in 2022 to suit the changing consumption scene and purchasing behavior in Southeast Asia. With growing health consciousness, more and more consumers are looking for healthier choices and more guilt-free products. In line with such willing, we added fiber into the pretzel of Pocky which offers more health benefits. We also added wholewheat into the pretzel which gives it a lighter and crispier texture. The rich and smooth chocolate gives the right balance of sweetness while enhancing the unique aroma of the chocolate flavors by adjusting the ratio of cream to biscuit.

 

About Pocky day

Pocky day was established in 2016 as a day to encourage people to start sharing happiness. November 11 was chosen because the Pocky biscuit stick resembles the number “1”. It was first organized on November 11 in 1999, the eleventh year of the Japanese Heisei era: 11/11/11. It is an official day recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association[2].

 

We hope that Pocky day will not only become the day to think of and appreciate the important people in your life, but also a day to take action and make them happy.

 

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