UNIQLO showcases the art of modern layering in 2023 Fall/Winter

 

UNIQLO’s latest season collection preview featured the Art of Modern Layering, set to be a fashion staple in the coming months for warmth and comfortable styling.

 

Simple, chic, practical and classic, the new collection showcases an essential modern wardrobe mood with a limitless range of styling possibilities, perfect for travel and events during these -ber months. It’s a fashion fusion that gives the art of modern layering three key aspects: style, color & texture, and function.

 

. UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Geraldine Sia talks about the concept of modern layering

“Our latest collection echoes our LifeWear philosophy. In the modern world where we see constant change in trends, LifeWear is UNIQLO’s dedication to bring quality products designed to last and grow with you through the evolution of your own personal styles and tastes,” said UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Geraldine Sia.

 

Modern layering is all about creating your own unique layering style to make the cold weather season both fun and comfortable. This is why in terms of style, it promotes the classic yet modern, the casual yet chic. Cozy knits, utility bottoms and more allow individuals to express themselves with truth and sophistication.

 

Meanwhile, the color & texture centers on a simple modern look with tone-on-tone coordination. The collection presents a vast array of wools, knits, and other warm textures, alongside tone-on-tone gradation colors in gray, berry, and off-white.

 

On the other hand, the modern layering of function features cutting-edge technologies and UNIQLO’s renowned HEATTECH innovation, keeping wearers warm, and in style, throughout the season.

 

     Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli and Matteo Guidicelli show off their modern layering-inspired outfits

Also present during the event were UNIQLO Philippines ambassadors Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli and Matteo Guidicelli who expressed their excitement on perfecting the art of modern layering.

 

Alongside the Fall/Winter 2023, UNIQLO showcased its collaboration collection with British fashion designer JW Anderson. Featuring casual yet sophisticated designs, the collection takes inspiration from Anderson’s British roots and traditional university life. Graphic checks and playful animal motifs match wardrobe essentials such as trench and duffle coats in the pursuit of perfection.

 

Meanwhile, the UNIQLO U 2023 Fall/Winter collection stands for everything simple, chic, practical and classic. It comprises a wide assortment of garments with clean lines and generous proportions for styling made more effortless and genderless than ever. Its key colors consist of brown and rust, charcoal and gray, beige and off-white.

 

UNIQLO Philippines Vice President of Marketing Georgette Barrera-Jalsco reaffirms UNIQLO’s commitment to bringing Filipinos apparel that is Made for All

For the ladies, the UNIQLO collaboration collection with Ines De La Fressange is one to keep an eye on. It affirms the rich diversity of fashion’s origins and influences, with nature-inspired materials and colors of denim. The collection presents the colors chic indigo, denim blue, tweed brown, and burgundy, while the knit line-up features the vibrancy of magenta pink, Ines red, and mandarin orange.

 

8. (L-R) UQPH Sr Mktg Manager Reichelle Vergara, COO Geraldine Sia, Matteo Guidicelli, Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli, COO Ikezoe Osamu, and VP Georgette Barrera-Jalasco

Lastly, UNIQLO will surely delight everyone with their new collections of UT Graphic T-shirts; showcased during the event were new designs featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars as part of its Magic For All Forever collection; as well as new designs from the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen. Moreover, UNIQLO also displayed new designs in collaboration with the renowned contemporary artist KAWS.

 

To learn more about #UniqloPH and #LifeWear, check out www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/ and follow @uniqlo on Facebook and @uniqlophofficial on Instagram.

 

 

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

 

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand, and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.3 trillion yen for the 2022 fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 (US $16.6 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2022 rate of $1 = 138.7 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

 

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America.

 

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.  For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

HONOR wins 36 Media Awards at IFA 2023 following the launch of revolutionary HONOR Magic V2 and V Purse

 

Global technology brand HONOR has officially unveiled its strategic vision for the future of smartphones at IFA 2023. During its keynote session entitled “Unfold Tomorrow” HONOR CEO George Zhao outlined the brand’s commitment to making foldable smartphones mainstream, with its latest human-centric innovations including the lightest and slimmest inward foldable smartphone of HONOR, the Magic V2. The brand also unveiled the HONOR V Purse, a new concept that reimagines a foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward purse, offering endless possibilities for style and self-expression.

 

“HONOR's foldable smartphones have come a long way, with each iteration showcasing remarkable advancements in design, functionality, and durability,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR. “Not only that, but with our phone to purse concept brought to life through the HONOR V Purse, we are exploring sustainable solutions that leverage emerging foldable technology to empower creativity and shape tomorrow's lifestyle.”

 

Unfolding the Next Frontier of Fashion Forward Technology

HONOR embraces its role in shaping future lifestyles and unveils the HONOR V Purse, a new “Phone-to-purse” concept that heralds the beginning of electronic devices being seen as an entirely new category of fashionable consumer goods that offer unlimited opportunities for self-expression.

 

Engineered with sustainability in mind, the HONOR V Purse epitomizes HONOR’s commitment to the environment. In addition to featuring sustainably sourced materials such as vegan leather for its straps, the concept’s endlessly customizable AODs can be paired with any outfit. As the fashion industry transcends the physical world into a more digital space, technology is enabling unlimited possibilities for style and self-expression.

 

Echoing its open-collaboration brand spirit, HONOR has teamed up with top cultural tastemakers from across its HONOR Talents Global Design Awards platform, including creative director from BURBERRY menswear Bram Van Diepen, contemporary artist Yunuene Esparza, professor of the China Academy of Art Yuan Youmin and crossover artist Xiao Hui Wang, to design a series of custom AODs for the device, offering endless fashion possibilities.

 

Initial Global Showcase of HONOR Magic V2

During IFA 2023, HONOR also showcased its new flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2, for the first time ever at a global event, which is perfectly illustrating HONOR’s vision for foldable smartphones, redefining industry benchmarks with significant improvements across form factor, battery, display and user experience aspects.

 

The HONOR Magic V2 is the lightest and thinnest inward foldable smartphone that HONOR has introduced to date, weighing only 231g  and measuring just 9.9mm  thick when folded. It features a new generation of Silicon-Carbon-Dual-Battery with an average thickness of just 2.72mm, which achieves a high capacity of up to 5,000mAh in the space of a thin and light foldable flagship body.

 

In addition to the thin and lightweight, the HONOR Magic V2 features a first-of-its-kind Super-light Titanium Hinge and a new HONOR's proprietary steel, providing added robustness and durability to the hinge mechanism. The HONOR Magic V2 also earns the coveted durability certification from SGS, by enabling the hinge to withstand more than 400,000 folds, ensuring a lifespan of up to ten years for folding 100 times a day. The HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). The front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).

 

Incorporating human-centric innovation, the HONOR Magic V2 also supports industry-leading 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology minimizes eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during extended use.

 

HONOR takes home 36 Media Awards

 

This year, HONOR received a total of 36 awards from media at IFA 2023. Android Headlines awarded the HONOR V Purse "Best of IFA 2023" and commented that "The HONOR V Purse is not only a phone, it's also a fashion statement, and a conversation starter. It was easily one of the more interesting announcements we've seen at IFA 2023." GSMArena also said about the design concept of the HONOR V Purse that "this is actually a very advanced device...we always appreciate when a company thinks outside the box."

 

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

 

 

About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

 

 

It’s the Ber Months! Revitalize Your September with Paula’s Choice Philippines!

 

As our country transitions from rainy season to festive holiday months, gear up to kick off the shopping season while enjoying incredible savings on your favorite skincare products from Paula’s Choice! From the joy of early holiday preparations to the thrill of snagging the best deals, Paula's Choice Philippines invites you to indulge in the magic of the -ber months' shopping as they unveil numerous deals and discounts to enjoy!  

The Gift of Glow: Kick-start September with Festive Shopping & Gifting!

 

As the calendar turns to September, it marks the unofficial start of the Philippine holiday season. Paula’s Choice is here to kick off the festivities with an opportunity for you to indulge in your favorite skincare products while enjoying incredible savings!

 

From September 1 to 10, Paula’s Choice will be having its’ Gift Card Sale – the perfect way to dive into festive shopping or to treat someone special to a bundle of skin-loving surprises. You can enjoy discounts of up to 30% OFF on selected gift card values.

 

Enjoy these incredible offers:

●     P2,000 Gift Card going at 5% off, now P1,900

●     P4,000 Gift Card going at 10% off, now P3,600

●     P8,500 Gift Card going at 15% off, now P7,225

●     P12,500 Gift Card going at 20% off, now P10,000

●     P16,500 Gift Card going at a whopping 30% off, now P11,550

 

These Gift Cards come with an extended 2-month validity from the date of purchase, giving you ample time to stock up on your favorite skincare. Discover a world of skincare possibilities while maximizing your savings with these fantastic deals!

Whether it's a gift for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just an opportunity to show appreciation, Paula's Choice Gift Cards offer recipients the freedom to select from their wide range of products, ensuring they receive something they truly love!

 

Radiate Like Never Before!

 

More deals are coming your way! From September 14 to 26, unveil your inner glow with Paula’s Choice Best Sellers Sale. Elevate your skincare regimen with remarkable savings of up to 15% OFF on their Best Sellers. It's your chance to snag those must-have products and experience skincare like never before, so go and radiate confidence as you pamper yourself with top-notch skincare essentials!

 

 

And that’s not all – grace your skincare ritual with a complimentary Soothed Skin Duo, available exclusively for purchases exceeding P5,000. Embark on a journey of soothing skincare with their FREE exclusive Soothed Skin Duo which includes the CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser (Travel Size) and the Omega+ Complex Moisturizer (Travel Size), worth P1,350.

 

Prepare to indulge, pamper, and glow like never before. Mark your calendars for these captivating discounts and promos this September and be part of the festive celebration. Join us as we redefine skincare and offer you savings that are as spectacular as your radiant skin!

 

Discover these incredible deals only on Paula’s Choice Philippines website: https://www.paulaschoice.ph/.

 

You can find Paula's Choice Philippines on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @paulaschoice.ph.

 

With Paula's Choice, Beauty Begins With Truth.

 

 

 

 

 

Choose to be protected: Schedule your annual flu shot

 

Now that more than 170 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered^[1] many are excited to make up for all the things they missed during the height of the pandemic. However, because health restrictions have been mostly lifted, there is still the risk of getting exposed to different threats like the flu.

 

Preventive healthcare through routine immunization is the best protection from it because the strain and severity of flu changes from season to season.[2]

 

What is the flu?

 

Influenza, or flu for short, is a viral respiratory infection that causes mild to severe illness, and even death. Its symptoms include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, or a runny or stuffy nose. Other possible symptoms include body aches, headaches, and tiredness. Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur, but this is more common in children.^[3]

 

The flu is contagious and is spread through tiny droplets transmitted via coughing, sneezing, or talking.^[4] Close contact is the most common way to get the flu, but it may also be transmitted by touching an object that someone with the virus has coughed or sneezed on. The virus may stay infectious for hours to days, and will stay active longer on hard surfaces like plastic or stainless steel.^[5]

 

Flu and cold share symptoms but they are caused by different viruses. The flu is more intense in terms of symptoms. It also affects everyone, even young and healthy people, at any time of the year. It is a constant threat, which is why it is important to protect oneself against it.[6]

 

Timely immunization is the best weapon against the flu[7]

 

It’s recommended to get annual immunization since vaccines change each year to match the flu viruses going around at the moment.[8] Immunity from the flu vaccine declines over time, so a regular schedule is

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^[1] Philippines Situation. (Data as of 2023, Mar 1). World Health Organization (WHO), https://covid19.who.int/region/wpro/country/ph. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

[2] Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last reviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory,Flu%20Symptoms. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[3] Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last reviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory,Flu%20Symptoms. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[4] Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last reviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory,Flu%20Symptoms. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[5] Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body? (2021, Nov 10). Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/expert-answers/infectious-disease/faq-20057907. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

[6] What are the benefits of flu vaccination? (2022, Sep 13). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

[7] Seasonal Flu Vaccines. (2022, August 25). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm. Accessed 06 June 2023.

[8] Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). (Last reviewed 2022, Oct 24). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=Flu%20is%20a%20contagious%20respiratory,Flu%20Symptoms. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

critical to get the best protection and you don’t even need to wait for a year to renew your flu shot.[1] As soon as the new variant comes out, you can set an appointment with your doctor and get vaccinated.

 

There are other benefits to getting yearly immunization. Besides protection, flu vaccines promote savings for individuals, families, and even employers and healthcare systems.^[2] Individuals inoculated with the flu vaccine reduce their risk of going to the doctor by up to 60%.^[3] This is advantageous, considering that the cost of hospitalization can range from P10,000 to P30,000 per visit^[4] and the average monthly income for Filipino families is P25,599.^[5]

 

Get immunized today

 

“The flu shot does not guarantee that you won’t get sick, but it will significantly reduce your risk. This is important as we have adjusted to the new way of life and Filipinos are making plans to travel, meet friends and family, and go back to the office and school. We encourage everyone to get the new flu vaccine so they can be unstoppable as they mark their milestones this year,” says Dr. Kevin Bautista, GSK Medical Affairs Manager.

 

Consult your doctor to schedule a flu vaccine. Hospitals and clinics nationwide also offer flu vaccination services.

 

 

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^[2] Guidance on the economic evaluation of influenza vaccination. (2016, Sep). World Health Organization, https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/250086/WHO-IVB-16.05-eng.pdf. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[3] What are the benefits of flu vaccination? (2022, Sep 13). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[4] Flu in the Philippines: Insights into Perception and Action on Vaccination. (2020, Jan 13). Ipsos, https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/publication/documents/2020-02/ph_whitepaper.pdf. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

^[5] Tougher days ahead: Household income, spending falling. (2022, Sep 29). The Philippine Daily Inquirer, https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1672715/tougher-days-ahead-household-income-spending-falling. Accessed 13 Mar 2023.

Takeda Healthcare Philippines releases Access to Medicines Summit Catalogue, identifies key areas to improve access to healthcare.

 

Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. (“Takeda Philippines”), together with its partners, recently released a Catalogue of Partnership Opportunities as part of its commitment to support the government in strengthening the Philippine healthcare system. Developed with insights and expertise gathered from their Access to Medicines summit held last October 11-12, 2022, in Manila, Philippines, the catalogue aims to provide various stakeholders ideas on possible collaborations between public and private entities, and opportunities to improve access to medicines for Filipinos.

 

The Access to Medicines Summit 2022 themed "Onward to a Transformed Healthcare System by 2030," brought together a diverse range of stakeholders guided by the vision for a sustained access to quality and affordable medicines and vaccines and reduced out-of-pocket health spending aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3.8 and the Universal Healthcare (UHC) Act.

 

Based on data from state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in 2022, Filipinos still shoulder out-of-pocket expenditure ranging from 34 to 44.7 percent¹.  The elderly, women, rural and poor Filipinos are more likely to spend more.

 

"The Catalogue of Partnership Opportunities is an invaluable resource for stakeholders from different sectors, advocating for collaboration and innovation,” Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Healthcare Philippines shared. “At Takeda Healthcare Philippines, we believe in the power of partnerships to improve access to medicines and enhance the overall health and well-being of Filipinos. Ensuring that quality healthcare services reach every individual in the country requires collective efforts from the public and private sectors. In the area of cancer management, for example, we have made efforts to implement unique patient assistance programs that consider the patient’s capacity to pay, in collaboration with their healthcare providers. This allows us to provide Filipino patients with broader access to innovative therapies for blood cancers such as lymphoma and multiple myeloma."

 

The Catalogue of Partnership Opportunities encapsulates the combined aspirations, success stories and insights shared by the attendees of the summit. It serves as a comprehensive resource that captures the ideas of stakeholders who were physically present at the event, as well as those whose perspectives were represented by their organizations.

 

“The health of our country is not just about being free of certain illnesses alone, but it’s about total health services and wellness, and improved quality of life,” Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. of the Department of Interior and Local Government shared. Abalos highlighted the importance of working with the Local Government Units to improve access to medicines and achieve universal healthcare in the country.

 

“This partnership helps to identify major and critical barriers to medicine access,” Val Ulep, Senior Research Fellow of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said. “Through this collaboration, we are also able to come up with innovative ways on how to overcome these setbacks.”

 

The catalogue identified eight key areas for partnership opportunities: access programs, capacity building, data management, digitalization, health information management and communication, policy and governance, supply chain management, and sustainable health financing.

 

“The goal is to make the catalogue accessible to all and raise awareness about the multitude of partnership opportunities available to drive the transformation of the Philippine healthcare system by 2030. We believe that the best way to ensure patients have timely access to medicines is by building trusted, effective and lasting local partnerships. By strengthening health systems together, we can better support the patient journey through health promotion and prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care,” added Villanueva.

 

While current health-related interventions and programs are in place, the catalogue highlights the untapped potential for collaboration that can further enhance access to medicines and other health technologies. Anchored by Takeda’s patient-first approach with their partners collectively, they aspire to combine resources, expertise, responsibilities, leadership, and coordination to address access barriers and strengthen local standards of care.

 

The Access to Medicines Summit 2022 participants includes representatives from the Department of Health, Department of Trade, and Industry, Department of the Interior and Local Government, healthcare professional societies, patient organizations, academia, financing institutions, NGOs and more. The summit is also in collaboration with RiseAboveNow Business Consulting as co-convenor and technical partner.

 

Read the Access to Medicines White Paper to learn more about the multi-stakeholder partnership and how it aims to improve medicine access  in the Philippines.

 

About Takeda

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries.

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. (THPI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Founded in 1968, THPI aims to broaden patient access to treatment across the country through sustainable access programs enabling affordable and integrated access solutions for disease areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, rare diseases & vaccines and by strengthening the healthcare system guided by our commitment to Patients, our People and the Planet.

For more information, visit https://www.takeda.com.