dōTERRA®, the world leader in essential oils, is celebrating its global expansion with the grand opening of a new corporate office and locally registered product in the Philippines. The office provides a convenient location where thousands of local Wellness Advocates, together with a growing customer base, can come to learn about and purchase dōTERRA’s pure, potent, and sustainable essential oils.
“This is a great day for dōTERRA and the growing number of dōTERRA Wellness Advocates and customers whose demand for our products were critical in our expansion into the Philippines,” said Greg Cook, Founding Executive. “We are excited about the potential of our Southeast Asia business, and the opportunity to share our pure essential oils with more consumers and increase awareness of our sustainable sourcing with another global community. Our presence in the Philippines further solidifies our position as the largest essential oil company in the world.”
“Opening an office and building a support team in the Philippines is a small, yet significant way for us to support our Filipino Wellness Advocates and customers, and demonstrate our commitment to building a successful business in the region,” said Johnathan Kunz, dōTERRA Vice President of Asia Pacific Markets. “Serving the thousands of loyal dōTERRA customers just got easier, and we appreciate everyone that has had a hand in making this office possible.”
dōTERRA previously announced that Micheal Carson will serve as General Manager for the Philippines. Carson is an experienced industry leader who also helped open China for dōTERRA in 2014.
To make Pasig River blue again, waters clear enough to reflect the blue skies above it—this is the vision that led NCCA, PRRC, and PETA to come together and create Taga-Alog 2019, a campaign that aims to voice awareness on environmental issues through the use of the arts. Taga-Alog, literally shakers, is inspired by the old Tagalog term for “people from the ford.” With this, the campaign wants to build a community of River Warriors—ambassadors who share the campaign’s values of environmental awareness and responsibility for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River.
After a series of efforts and activities throughout the year, Taga-Alog concludes with ASUL: The Taga-Alog 2019 Grand Concert held on November 9, 2019 at Rizal High School, Pasig City. Together with 4000 passionate people who gathered to support the event, the culminating concert hosted by Pepe Herrera and Yesh Burce celebrated the fruits of its cause through a night of music and commitment.
ASUL: The Taga-Alog 2019 Grand Concert was made possible through the support of the local government of Pasig City. “Hindi lang ito tungkol sa kasiyahan, kung hindi sa pag-raise ng awareness sa Ilog Pasig,” Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said in his opening remarks.
Advocating through the arts
Among the main highlights of the event was the awarding of the winning entries from the various capacity-building activities for different artistic channels that Taga-Alog and its stakeholders had hosted.
Wisik Short Film Making Workshop awarded the first place to “Kung Hindi Ikaw” by Royce Divine Oficial, Jessie Stephen Guevara, and Misty Shane Eneria for Public Service Announcement Category. Coming in on second place was “Hatol” by Kristel Joyce Micael and Marjorie Marciano, and on third place was “Eco Basura” by Jhon Rheymel Lunes, Queenie Valdoz, Sandra Aguzar, Joseph Aquino, and Shiela Marie Salas.
“Himlayan” by Godwin Emmanuel and Benj L. Solania tops the competition’s Creative Category. “Obra” by Mary Franz D.R. Salazar, Emman Olasiman, Janaya Danielle Parungao, Ervin Miranda, and Sofia Chantal Perez won 2nd place while Geoffrey Jules N. Solidum and Christine Jane B. Almira’s “Tinig Ni Pasig” placed third.
Gian Lorenz M. Violago’s “Pinta” won the Audience Choice Award.
TampisAwit PhilPop Song Writing Competition 1st placer Suzanne Q. Samson showcased her musical masterpiece “Ilog Pasig Laban” live on stage with a powerful performance that was arranged by veteran songwriter Jungee Marcelo.
“Bangon, Ilog” written by Gaerard Allen de Leon and Rica Jane U. Francisco and “Kayang Kaya” by Randy Quisora Pusing won 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
The piece “Patuloy” by Paul Arcega was hailed Maynilad Audience Choice Winner.
For the literary arts, Khamille Anne Linsag of Davao City bagged the first place for Lagaslas Children Story Writing Workshop Competition with her story “Budi.”
The winners received special Ipo trophies from Maynilad.
United with Music
True to the campaign’s advocacy of utilizing arts as platform of promoting environmental awareness, everyone’s commitment and oneness was strengthened as different performers light up the night with their melodies.
Taga-Alog ambassadors Noel Cabangon, Aicelle Santos, and Ben&Ben shared their talents through songs that went right through the hearts of the listeners. Other performers who supported the cause, including Gloc-9, KE, Talahib People’s Band, Pasig City Band, and singers and dancers from PETA, also made the musical moment special.
Everyone is a River Warrior
Everyone stood up and raised their right hand as Taga-Alog’s Project Director Mr. Raul Alfonso lead the oath taking of the River Warriors. Within the commitment setting is the enumeration of Taga-Alog’s signature campaign—the 6Rs of caring for the environment: refuse, reuse, reduce, recycle, respect the environment, and rehabilitation through the arts.
Ambassadors Noel Cabangon and Aicelle Santos also shared some ways everyone can do to help on the Pasig River’s rehabilitation. One of which is minimizing the consumption of single-use plastics by bringing one’s own utensils and tumblers especially when going out. The ambassadors also encouraged everyone to speak up and step forward if they witness activities that can harm the environment.
“Dapat lahat tayo, maging ambassador. Lahat tayo magpamulat sa bawat isa at magtulung-tulong para sa rehabilitasyon ng Pasig River at kapaligiran natin sa kabuuan,” Taga-Alog’s ambassadress Aicelle Santos said.
Taga-Alog believes that the Pasig River is very alive, and with the 6Rs, it will someday be that same old beautiful river across the metro where children can swim and fish can live in.
“May ningning na, mayroon nang sigla, may mga parte na na malinis, at tuluy-tuloy naman ang rehabilitasyon. Bilang isang ambassador, nais ko pong ipamahagi sa mga tao na mayroon po talagang pag-asa ang Ilog Pasig,” Noel Cabangon assures everyone.
With timeless platforms such as the arts, Taga-Alog’s advocacy not only breathes life to the revival of the Pasig River, but also inspires many Filipinos to stand as one in conserving the beauty of our natural resources.
A grandiose 25 feet high and 15 feet diameter Christmas tree amazed throng of shoppers as exhibition of lights and flood of colors are recently unveiled at SM City Baliwag. The unique attraction comes with contemporary embellishments outlined with LED lights that instantly captured the hearts of shoppers, young and old.
Kids and kids at heart had a merry blast as malls in Baliwag and Pulilan recently launch their iconic centerpieces to officially welcome Christmas in the province.
In SM City Baliwag, an attraction measuring 25 feet high and 15 feet diameter Christmas tree was unveiled in line with the theme Glittering Holiday Express. The grand centerpiece transport shoppers’ imagination into a holiday ride recreated through a gigantic Christmas tree with electrifying, blast of colorful led light installations. The fusion of lights bring to life the classic Christmas elements surrounding the tree. Shoppers’ may also relive the classic Warner Bros. Pictures’ Polar Express movie with a fun train ride found below the centerpiece.
Kids in their holiday express themed dress bring life to SM City Baliwag’s grand centerpiece. Measuring 25 feet high and 15 feet diameter, the Christmas tree transport shoppers’ imagination into a holiday ride recreated through a gigantic Christmas tree with electrifying, blast of colorful led light installations.
“We at SM City Baliwag always aspire to make every Christmas as memorable as possible for every Bulakenyos. This year, we hope to give them the best experience in lights and colors as we infused LED installations to form unique Christmas elements on our centerpiece” shares SM City Baliwag Mall Manager Rodora Tolentino.
The 25 ft. Christmas tree is a unique take from SM City Baliwag’s previous Christmas concepts. The exhibition of lights and play of colors served as a visual feast for the onlookers. The contemporary embellishments outlined with LED lights instantly captured the hearts of shoppers, young and old.
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Ann San Jose Jose enticed the ecstatic crowd as she sung popular songs of Christmas alongside dance performances by members of Baliwag Polytechnic College Performing Arts Society
SM City Baliwag’s Christmas launch drew cheers from the crowd as flood of lights blended with excellent musicality to signal the grand reveal. The Mall Atrium became a music hall filled with classic Christmas chants making shoppers feel more like Christmas. Singer/Actress Julie Ann San Jose enticed the ecstatic crowd as she serenade them with popular songs of Christmas.
Apart from the launching of their centerpiece, gift giving of Bears of Joy to the children of Baliwag also highlighted the program.
SM City Baliwag officially welcome Christmas with a futuristic, LED choreographed centerpiece to signal a glittering Holiday at the mall. Leading the celebration is SM Supermalls North 5 Region Asst. Vice President Ana Datu (3rd from right) and SM City Baliwag Asst. Mall Manager Rodora Tolentino (2nd from right). Joining the fun are some distinguished members of Baliwag LGU and Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Ann San Jose alongside some adorable kids on their holiday train inspired costumes
Meanwhile, SM Center Pulilan unravel a grand centerpiece that brings back childhood memories—a dreamy 30 feet tall and 20 feet diameter, two-layered Christmas tower. With the theme Toy Factory, the centerpiece was made of playful colors and elements of fun with fancy Christmas icons and classic toys displayed underneath the tree. Actor Derrick Monasterio bring full swing entertainment as he swoon the crowd with his rendition of Christmas songs.
Little ballerina and her regal pose under SM Center Pulilan’s dreamy 30 ft. tall Christmas centerpiece. With the theme Toy Factory, the attraction is a hit among kids and their families this holiday season
“We are glad to take part on this year’s most wonderful time. This Christmas, we bring our classic centerpiece concept- The Toy Factory. Kids and even kids at heart are free to share moments and take wonderful pictures here, and reminisce the wonders of being child again” says SM Center Pulilan Assistant Mall Manager Apple De Leon.
Actor Derrick Monasterio share the honor of unveiling the 30 feet tall Toy Factory themed centerpiece at SM Center Pulilan. The afternoon was filled with good entertainment as the Kapuso actor serenade shoppers with wonderful Christmas performances
Wave of shoppers and spectators witness the unveiling of SM Center Pulilan’s gigantic centerpiece. Measuring 30 feet, the centerpiece was made of playful colors and elements of fun with fancy Christmas icons and classic toys displays following its kid inspired theme Toy Factory
Bulakenyos will feel a lot like Christmas with all the festivities and entertainments the malls have line up all throughout the Holiday season. Witness magic as SM City Baliwag will display incredible ice sculptures on December 8 with Glittering Ice Fest. In addition, SM Malls will illuminate the sky this Christmas with Holiday Drone Show slated at SM City Baliwag on December 7 and at SM Center Pulilan on December 20.
On November 11, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will offer all-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend
MANILA, NOVEMBER 10 2019 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kickstarts the festive season with star studded performances by Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza and Jose Mari Chan on the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special aired on GMA and Shopee Live. During the TV Show, Shopee brand ambassador Jose Mari Chan amazed viewers with an exclusive live performance of the newest Shopee Christmas jingle. Shoppers can look forward to the official launch of the Christmas jingle on all online channels on November 12.
The newest Shopee Christmas jingle is a fun rendition of Jose Mari Chan’s highly popular original “A Wish on Christmas Night”, and was specially composed to welcome Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale.
Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines, said, “We’re very happy to once again work with the Father of Philippine Christmas Music, Jose Mari Chan, for our new Christmas jingle. Last year, our Christmas jingle with Jose Mari Chan received great success, garnering over 19 million views online. This year, we are bringing him back with a new jingle to bring more fun and joy for our shoppers as we usher in the year-end celebration. Together with Jose Mari Chan, we look forward to celebrating the festive season and invite everyone to lookout for our upcoming Christmas sales.”
Jose Mari Chan, said, “I am excited to be working with Shopee again to bring joy and laughter to Filipinos during this festive season. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations in the Philippines and I am thrilled to be given an opportunity to work with Shopee to release a new jingle. I always have an enjoyable time with Shopee and hope my fans will look forward to what we have in store throughout the holiday season.”
Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale with discounts up to 95% off
On November 11, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will offer consumers unbeatable deals including all-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend. There will be up to 95% off from leading brands including Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, Huawei, and more. Viewers of Shopee Live can also tune in to a 12-hour livestream session with non-stop prizes including vouchers and iPhone 11 giveaways.
Catch these crazy deals during Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on November 11:
● Silverworks: Users can score up to 80% off on all Silverworks products including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
● Maybelline: Users can enjoy up to 60% off Maybelline best-sellers such as Maybelline Sensational Liquid Lipstick, Superstay Full Coverage Foundation, and Hypercurl Waterproof Mascara.
● Unilever: Users can get up to 50% off popular products such as Dove Intense Repair Shampoo, Ponds Cleansing Balm and Surf Detergent Powder at Unilever Official Store.
● Huawei: Users can anticipate exciting discounts and special bundles on Huawei products such as Huawei Band 4, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, and more at Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale.
● Bosch: Users can look forward to up to 55% off on Bosch power tools and accessories such as cordless drills, hammers, and more.
● P&G: Users can watch out for discounts of up to 50% on favorite P&G brands like Pampers, Olay, and Safeguard.
The highly-anticipated 11.11 sale of the year continues to make waves as Lazada continues to redefine the total shopping experience in the Philippines. The country’s #1 eCommerce platform kicked-off its biggest one-day sale of the year, 11.11, with local event The World of Lazada, teasing the first-ever live interactive countdown concert show in the country. Lazada’s 11.11 Super Show will be broadcast on ABS-CBN and livestreamed on the Lazada app, on November 10. This will mark the first time the show is being telecast on a national network.
With more than PHP 11 Million vouchers and 11 Million product offerings and massive deals and discounts, in-the-know savvy shoppers can look forward to only the best from each of their favorite product categories such as Women & Men’s Fashion, “Health & Beauty,’ “Sports & Outdoors, Toys, Babies and Kids, ‘Home & Living, and ‘Electronics.
Lazada’s 11.11 provides brands and sellers more ways to reach consumers through new formats and channels. New in-app game LazCity Wonderland enables consumers to build and explore a virtual city of LazMall brands with special brand vouchers. Moreover, in-app facial recognition game Moji-Go will make it even more fun to win exciting vouchers when you play during 11.11.
Users just need to match facial expressions to win coins that can be converted to vouchers. In introducing new games, consumers are promised an engaging shopping experience where redeeming rewards are easier than ever to achieve.
The event kicked off with a tech-infused interactive fashion show where models and KOLs strutted
down catwalk showcasing best-selling fashion brands l from Lazada. Delighted audience members were able to use the Lazada Image Scan on select items as part of their purchasable #OOTD (Outfit-Of-The-Day) goal outfits and add to cart using the new image scan featured within the Lazada app. Participants were also able to take part in makeup GRWM (Get-Ready-Wth-ME
masterclass in which Lazada’s AR Technology Magic Mirror was featured. This is a brand partnership with L’Oréal.
Lazada also shared their latest innovation in shoppertainment with GUESS IT!, a 4-hour interactive livestream in-app gameshow that aired across six markets on November 4. The event set a new livestreaming record for Southeast Asia, with more than 1.1 million views. In the Philippines alone. Hosted by Sam YG, it featured Mimiyuuuh, David Guison, Bangs Garcia and Kimpoy Feliciano who competed to answer fun trivia questions and guess the price of select items. Mimiyuuuh emerged as the Guess It Queen. The game show also allowed online shoppers to participate through interactive questions, special vouchers and a list of the Must-Buy items that
they could add to cart.
The Top Deals & Exclusive Offers to look out for at Lazada’ 11.11:
Enjoy discounts of up to 95% off all throughout the day, 11M+ of vouchers up for grabs from your favorite local and international brands and sellers. Don’t forget to set your alarms at 12 midnight as the biggest discounts will come your way from 12mn-2am and 12pm-2pm.
Adding to the brand’s already strong portfolio of thousands of local and international brands, this year has brought even bigger Brand Mega Offers from partners.
The First-Ever Interactive Livestream Countdown Concert on November 10 the Lazada 11.11 SuperShow
As the grand culmination of the event, Lazada Philippines Chief Executive Officer, Ray Alimurung
and Chief Marketing Oficer, Neil Trinidad provided guests a first look of Lazada’s very first interactive livestream countdown concert, he Lazada 11.11 Super Show, which will be simuitaneously broadcast nationwide on ABS-CBN and livestreamed on the Lazada app on November 10, 2019 at 10.30 PM.
In partnership with ABS-CBN the Lazada 11.11 Super Show will be broadcast on TV and live streamed on the app. The show is hosted by the country’s top stars, Vice Ganda, Billy Crawford, Karylle and Mimiyuuh with performances from James Reid, Maja Salvador, Mayward and many more.
The show will also showcase Voucher Rain, a fun, interactive game where shoppers can slash their way to collect vouchers, Partner brands such as TRESemme, Promil, Platinum Karaoke, Sun Life, and Hyundai will showcase even more surprise performances.
Hyundai will raffle off a brand-nevw Hyundai Reina, and shoppers can simply follow the Hyundai store on Lazada and wait for the winner to be announced on November 11. The show will end with the biggest surprise yet – a special simulcast performance of Grammy Award-winning singer- songwriter Taylor Swift, who will be performing live at our sister brand TMALL Gala Show and livestreamed on our Lazada app.
Go Where Your Heart Beats with Lazada’s biggest 11.11 super sale this year and enjoy the most entertaining shopping experience, the best deals and biggest discounts. To know more about Lazada 11.11, visit lazada.com.ph, facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines and
Instagram.com/lazadaPH.
Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Luancing (third from left), JFC Country Business Group Head for the Philippines Joseph Tanbuntiong, (third from left) and Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Jojo Subido (second from left) lead the unveiling of the marker of MI’s 600th store in Tambo, Lipa, Batangas. They are joined by (from left) MI Regional Business Unit Head for South Luzon Lelette Minerales, Franchisee Eric Reyes and Managing Director Eugene Reyes. MI’s 600th store marker carries the design of visual artist Paulina Luz Sotto whose family hails from Lipa.
Mang Inasal, the home of the country’s 2-in-1 sa Laki at Nuot-sa-Sarap Chicken Inasal, recently marked a milestone in its growing network, with the opening of Mang Inasal Tambo, Lipa — its 600th store in the country.
Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Luancing and the representative of Mayor Africa, Atty. Willy Rivera, graced the inauguration of the store owned by Franchisee Eric Reyes and supervised by Managing Director Eugene Reyes. They were joined by Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) Country Business Group – Philippines Head Joseph Tanbuntiong and Mang Inasal officials led by Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido, South Luzon Regional Business Unit Head Lelette Minerales, and Operations Director Lucy Salazar.
Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Aries Luancing (center) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Mang Inasal’s (MI) 600th store in Tambo, Lipa, Batangas. He is accompanied by JFC Country Business Group Head for the Philippines Joseph Tanbuntiong (third from right), MI Business Unit Head Jojo Subido, and (from left) Franchisee Eric Reyes, MI South Luzon Regional Business Unit Head Lelette Minerales, Restaurant Manager Evangeline Ebora, and Managing Director Eugene Reyes.
The 600th Mang Inasal store is located at J.P Laurel National Highway Purok 1 Barangay Tambo Lipa City Batangas.
Lipa’s business friendly environment, its growing popularity as a weekend destination, and its attractiveness as a cultural and religious hub prompted Mang Inasal to open this milestone store in the city. This is the fourth Mang Inasal store in Lipa and the 21st in Batangas.
Guests pose before taking the ceremonial unang kagat of Mang Inasal’s Chicken Inasal. At the center are local executives Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Luancing and Attorney Willy Rivera with JFC Country Business Group Head for the Philippines Joseph Tanbuntiong and MI Business Unit Head Jojo Subido. They are flanked by (from left) Area Manager Ruel de Guzman, Managing Director Eugene Reyes Franchisee Eric Reyes, Restaurant Manager Evangeline Ebora, MI Regional Business Unit Head for South Luzon Lelette Minerales, Area Manager Marius Alfonso, and Operations Director Lucy Salazar.
Visual artist Paulina Luz Sotto designed the Mang Inasal store’s celebratory marker. Her design was also used in the jeepney art installation that was set up in each of the stores that participated in the countdown to the 600th store.
Sotto’s abstract design depicted the journey of Mang Inasal as one of the fastest growing businesses within the JFC. A miniature version of the jeepney artwork was given as a token of appreciation to Mayor Africa during the Mang Inasal team’s courtesy call last Sept. 2.
Sotto is the granddaughter of National Artist Arturo Luz, whose family hails from Lipa.
Mang Inasal Tambo, Lipa store franchisee Eric Reyes said, “We’re grateful to be part of this milestone in the continuing evolution of Mang Inasal. We support the Brand’s aspiration to be a National Icon.”
Mang Inasal targets to set up 100 new stores per year, aggressively expanding its local network as it gears up to penetrate the international market.
“For over 15 years now, Mang Inasal has endeavored to make true its brand promise of providing best-tasting, high quality, value-for-money food and a dining experience where its customers relish uninhibited joy of eating,” Subido added.
The Mang Inasal jeepney art installation finally reaches its destination in Tambo, Lipa City, Batangas where MI’s 600th store opens. The jeepney was used to mark the countdown from MI’s 591st to the 600th store and carries the symbolic “Gridlock” design of Paulina Luz Sotto whose roots are from Lipa City. Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Luancing (center) and Atty. Willy Rivera (second to the right) pose for a posterity shot at the Mang Inasal jeepney. They are joined by JFC Country Business Group Head for the Philippines Joseph Tanbuntiong (third from left), MI Business Unit Head Jojo Subido (second from left) and Franchisee Eric Reyes (left) and Managing Director Eugene Reyes.
The Mang Inasal jeepney art installation finally reaches its destination in Tambo, Lipa City, Batangas where MI’s 600th store opens. The jeepney was used to mark the countdown from MI’s 591st to the 600th store and carries the symbolic “Gridlock” design of Paulina Luz Sotto whose roots are from Lipa City.
Lipa City Vice-Mayor Mark Luancing (center) and Atty. Willy Rivera (second to the right) pose for a posterity shot at the Mang Inasal jeepney. They are joined by JFC Country Business Group Head for the Philippines Joseph Tanbuntiong (third from left), MI Business Unit Head Jojo Subido (second from left) and Franchisee Eric Reyes (left) and Managing Director Eugene Reyes.
The consistent delivery of this brand promise across a network that is 95 percent franchised continues to be a challenge. But Mang Inasal has been fortunate to have had long-time franchise business partners who do not only share the same vision but who are equally dedicated to ensuring the full satisfaction of our customers and other key stakeholders.”
Dr. Zhen-Yu Chen, Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board Member
More often than not, aging is a topic that we would rather avoid rather than discuss head-on, as our latter years are often associated with the loss of independence, sickness, loneliness and social isolation. With Asia Pacific being one of the fastest aging regions in the world today, it’s only a matter of time that we, as individuals, have to look at aging in the eye, and consider with care, what we can do to live a longer and more fulfilling life into our golden years.
By 2050, older persons aged 60 and above will make up 24 percent of the population in Asia. At the same time, the Korea population is aging faster than the rest of the world, and the country is on track to become the world’s most aged society by 2067. This means that many of those in their 20s and 30s today would also have moved into the ranks of the elderly by then as life expectancy continues to improve with better quality care.
Taking an advance reality check, how could we then put ourselves on the path towards healthy aging earlier on in life? According to Herbalife Nutrition’s 2018 Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey, 97 percent of Koreans believe that active steps can be taken to help them age healthily. 81 percent believe that by this can be achieved by making better nutrition choices, while 74 percent believe that this can be achieved by engaging in more regular physical activity.
While many of you may be still enjoying life in the pink of health now, it is never too early to take steps towards healthy aging as your actions have cumulative effects in the long run. To help you along, here are seven positive lifestyle habits to kickstart your healthy aging journey.
#1: Keep a Healthy Digestive System
Our digestive tract contributes to our well-being by absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste. . Unfortunately, many people suffer from abdominal discomfort and other digestive issues, and that may increase as we age.
To maintain a healthy digestive system, be conscious of what you eat. Supporting your digestive health with a variety of different kinds of dietary fiber can help. It also helps to take regular meals and probiotics to aid digestion. Probiotics have been shown to benefit the intestinal microbiota, which recent science has shown to be important in digestive and overall health. Exercising and drink plenty of water can help lower your risk too.
#2: Prioritize Your Heart Health
Our heart is at the center of everything that gives our body life – from the transportation of oxygen to the success of the immune system, maintaining a healthy heart is vital for our well-being as we age.
Be good to your heart by eating a healthy diet, performing regular physical activity by engaging in cardio exercises at least three times a week, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoid smoking. It is important to keep your cardiovascular system in good shape as we age, and there is no better time than the present to start heart healthy practices including staying active and supporting a healthy diet with supplements that are beneficial to your heart.
#3: Take Good Care of Your Bones
Our bone mass peaks in our 30s and 40s, before we start to lose calcium and other minerals. This is especially true for women after menopause, who will experience a rapid decline in bone mass in their later years.
Maintain healthy bones early by incorporating strength-training or weight-bearing exercises into your routine. You should also up your calcium intake by consuming high-calcium foods such as milk or soybeans, or a calcium supplement daily.
#4: Preserve Your Joints
While age-related factors contribute to degenerative changes in our joints, taking active steps to preserve our joints can help maintain our mobility functions and joint comfort as we age.
Maintain healthy joints by incorporating flexibility and stretching exercises into your daily routine in the morning. You can also consume a glucosamine supplement for added joint support.
#5: Protect Your Eyesight
One of the first signs of aging is the reduced ability to see things clearly up close – a condition called presbyopia. You may also find it difficult adjusting to glare or distinguishing some colors as you age.
One of the key nutrients responsible for healthy vision is lutein, which helps eye cells filter harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. Consume more lutein by incorporating foods such as spinach, kale, carrots or a lutein supplement into your diet. Protect your eyes from UV by wearing sunglasses and practice good eye habits by taking a break from your devices every 30 minutes.
#6: Exercise Regularly
As metabolism slows with age, maintaining a healthy weight becomes a persistent challenge. Regular exercise can help to increase our body’s metabolism, build muscle mass and burn more calories.
Build a regular exercise plan with at least 30 minutes of moderate-intense physical activity each day. Incorporate exercises that you enjoy and reward yourself when you achieve your fitness goals to keep you motivated. For the time-strapped individuals, try sneaking in short walks throughout your day, park further away from the office or use a standing workstation to avoid being seated all day.
#7: Keep Your Mind Active
Beyond preserving our physical health, maintaining our mental health is also vital in keeping dementia at bay while enabling a fulfilling life into our golden years.
Maintain an active mind by engaging in activities that you enjoy – spend time in nature, pursue a new hobby or take up music classes. It is also important to get enough sleep to improve focus, concentration and reduce stress.
No matter how young or old you are, it pays to start taking steps towards healthy aging now. By making simple changes to your lifestyle early with the goal of improving your long-term health, this will put you on the right track towards living a long, healthy and fulfilling life.
Let it snow! SM City North EDSA unveils a Magical Holiday at the Christmas launch at The Block Atrium. Families and friends can explore a winter wonderland accentuated by a 45-ft. Snowflake Christmas Tree from November 8, 2019 to January 5, 2020.
“Year after year, we at SM Supermalls work tirelessly to bring Christmas experiences that awe and inspire our shoppers to create unforgettable moments at SM. This year, we bring the magic of ice and snow to life through a fun-filled Christmas experience a Magical Holiday at SM City North EDSA to light up the holiday season for our shoppers,” said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan.
Gracing the launch is the country’s very own queen, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, complemented by magical performances from singer Marynor Madamesila and Ballet Manila.
One of the highlights of the celebration are activities celebrating the upcoming release of Disney’s “Frozen 2”. Kids and families are given the opportunity to meet and greet Elsa and Anna on November 29, 30, and December 1 at The Block Atrium. Frozen 2 merchandise will also be available at The Block Atrium to complete that magical shopping experience. Shoppers can look forward to a magical ballet featuring Ballet Manila on December 14 and 21 at The Block.
Shoppers can catch other holiday activities at SM City North EDSA, including a Magical Science Show on November 10 and December 14, Santa Meet and Greet on December 8, 15, 22 to 25, Christmas Carols by National University Chorale on December 15, all at The Block. Light up your holidays with the Firework Show on November 8, December 14, 21 and 28 and Skygarden Live: Christmas Series concert on December 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the Skygarden.
#GoNorthThisChristmas with your family and friends for a magical holiday celebration and #SparklingSMallidays at SM City North EDSA. For more updates, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM City North EDSA at Facebook @smnedsa, Twitter @smnorthedsa, and Instagram @smnorthedsa.
Nothing heralds iconic holiday tune more than having two established stars collaborate on one festive anthem.
Ben Adams, the lead singer of chart-topping boyband a1 and now a prominent producer based in the UK, teams up with Filipina singer Morissette on “This Is Christmas,” a potentially timeless bop that will surely have a warm place in our hearts this Yuletide season.
Released under Sony Music, the song was originally written for a Dutch artist, but the BRIT awardee and multi-platinum star changed his mind and took the material as part of his own. “I loved it so much I couldn’t give it away,” states the British singer-songwriter and producer. “So I decided to take it back. Once I recorded the whole thing I was like, it sounds magical but I’m sure I can squeeze some more magic out of it – so I began searching for the best person to collaborate on it with me.”
After checking some links and recommendations from friends, Adams found the perfect duet partner in Morissette, one of the biggest and best-selling Filipina pop stars of her generation.
Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music’s GM Philippines & VP Business Development Asia, even referred the Akin Ka Na Lang singer to Adams as a potential duet candidate. Having worked with Ben Adams during his boyband phase and personally recommended Morissette to co-host Asian singing competition Bolt Of Talent with two-time Grammy winner Michael Bolton, she was confident that the two would hit it off together as singing partners for the new Christmas track. “a1 was the first boyband I ever worked with, so I know firsthand how popular they are in Southeast Asia. When I saw Ben’s post asking his fans who to collaborate with, I messaged him about Morissette. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one!”
“As for Morissette, it’s always a pleasure to work with her. I thought of her for Bolt of Talent because she exemplifies the best of the Philippines,” Pineda shares.
“Well for starters, she has an amazing voice,” says Ben Adams. “I was blown away by her performances. So we started talking, and I sent her the song online. We facetimed to work out who wanted to sing what.”
Being no stranger to epic collaborations, the Asia’s Phoenix has brought the holiday spirit to effervescent heights with her soaring vocals and charismatic interpretation, giving Adams’ self-penned earworm the effortless joy it needs.
“When Ben Adams of a1 first reached out to us about possibly working on a Christmas track together, we were just thrilled and thought It would really be an honor to be working with him,” shares Morissette about the team-up. “All the more when he first shared the song to us, it got me more excited because of the danceable vibe and fun feel the song had.”
“This Is Christmas,” is an upbeat tune about “enjoying the holiday season with your loved ones, looking forward to coming home and making the most of the Christmas season.”
Ben Adams and Morissette’s Christmas duet is now available on all music streaming and download platforms worldwide.
Just a few more days till the holidays and our favorite local fragrance brands Zen Zest and Scent Station are back with their best-selling holiday giftsets!
It has been a long-standing tradition, that Filipinos share love and joy among friends and families during the holiday season. As soon as the -ber months come rolling in, lists are created stating the perfect gift for each person.
However, last minute gift needs are something that cannot be avoided. Don’t worry, Zen Zest and Scent Station got you covered. Over the years, both brands have provided quality and affordable gift sets which loved ones will surely be excited to receive. This year, nine different gifts sets are being released that consumers can choose from!
1) Sugar Rush in Box
Zen Zest’s cute and refreshing line of body spritz perfect of teens and teens at heart! You can purchase them at Php60.00 each. It’s affordability will even allow you to purchase the whole line to give a truly sweet sugar candy rush to your loved ones!
2) 2 in 1 Christmas Inspired Body Spray for Women
These Christmas Edition body sprays for women comes in 60ml bottles (Winter Apple & Sparkling Snowflake) that’ll surely make your loved ones feel the spirit of the holidays! It also comes in cute pink window box and retails at Php99.00 each set.
3) 2 in 1 Zen Zest Body Spray for Men
Packed in a 2 in 1 box is our own collection of men’s body spray. Perfect for men who are always on the go. Retails at Php99.00 per set too!
4) Body Wash with Loofa Set
A moisturizing and fresh smelling body wash that comes with a loofa and retail at Php99.00 per set!
5) 2 in 1 Christmas Body Spray for Women
If our 60ml body spray bottles are not enough, here’s one in a 75ml cute and classy bottle packaging. Also comes in 2 Christmas inspired scents, Snow Angel & Christmas Fairy and is still affordable at Php150.00 per set.
6) Aromatherapy Roll Ons in a box
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the #TitasofManila? Zen Zest’s got you covered with their best- selling Aromatherapy Roll On in a classy box packaging. You can still choose from any of their best- selling scents: Energize, Uplift & Sleep. Each box is sold at Php150.00
7) Tea Tree Body Care Set
A cult favorite! Our best-selling Tea Tree duo in a box so cute, it doesn’t need wrapping! This best part? You can get this cute set for only Php199.00
8) Eau de Cologne (EDC) in a box
Take your friends back in memory lane when you give them one of Zen Zest’s best-selling EDC’s! This line has truly been the go to fragrance of every college student! A perfect blend of freshness and light scent that would suit almost anyone and everyone! Grab one at Php120.00 each.
9) Scent Station 2-in-1 C-Series
The series has always been a crowd favorite because of the wide selection of scents and its sleek and compact packaging that fits in perfectly with your every bag. Grab a 2 in 1 giftset for only Php100.00!
BONUS: Scent Station Limited Edition for Him & for Her Eau de Toilettes in a box
Scent Station will be selling these sleek and perfect for travel 20ml EDT’s in an awesome blue and pink box packaging. Perfect for gift giving and also very affordable at Php75.00 each.
Start off the Christmas shopping game right! Head to the nearest Zen Zest and Scent Station store and find the perfect scent!
For a list of the branches near you, you can check out these links: Zen Zest Branches / Scent Station Branches. For more info, you can also follow them on their socials:
