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What a great way to celebrate NOVUHAIR’s 10 years of success in the Philippines. With the aim of highlighting further the brand’s advocacy campaign Nothing to lose, NOVUHAIR^® introduces Go for the Perfect 10! with the launch of its NOVU VIP CLUB.

The NOVU VIP CLUB is designed to guide, inspire and at the same time to take the journey with the members through a wholistic approach in managing hair loss especially during this global health crisis.

Supported by a pool of VIP Coaches, the members are given the opportunity to engage directly with the experts and at the same time enjoy the exciting monthly perks.

The list of VIP Coaches include some of the country’s high-caliber professionals from different fields of expertise: Fanny Serrano (Salon & Beauty VIP Coach), Hon. Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (Leadership VIP Coach), Jim and Toni Saret (Fitness & Nutrition VIP Coaches), Dr. Cecile Catapang (Aesthetic & Rejuvenation VIP Coach), Dr. Risa Caldoza-De Leon (Dermatology & Beauty Coach), Dr. Harris Acero (Wellness & Nutrition VIP Coach) and Alopecia Warrior Abby Asistio (Inspirational VIP Coach) to name a few.

Discover how to become an exclusive member: https://bit.ly/3iABYbv

NOVUHAIR^® Topical Scalp Lotion is a unique combination of 19 natural herbal extracts and essential oils that work in synergy to help remedy and prevent hair loss.

To know more about NOVUHAIR^®, visit www.novuhair.com or follow the official Facebook page @NovuhairOfficial.

Want to try the NOVUHAIR^® 3-in-1 Pack (worth ₱5,280) for FREE?

Join here: https://bit.ly/33UAB3u

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The Philippines is the 4^th Healthiest Market

The Philippines ranked 4^th in the World Health Index, a ranking of healthiest and least healthy markets across the globe that was revealed during the recent global health survey commissioned by the A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. Over 5,500 consumers across 10 markets in Asia and Europe aged 15-60 participated in the survey from November to December last year to share their thoughts on a wide range of health topics.

The Netherlands topped the healthiest market list, followed by Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mainland China, Ukraine, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

Other takeaways of the survey:

• Happier People are Healthier. 91% of the respondents believe that smiling and laughing have a lot of health benefits. Yet only 66% smile enough due to stress. By generation, Gen Z smiles more and are happier than the more mature groups including Gen Y, Gen X, and Boomers. And Gen Z tends to consider themselves as healthy.
• Family and Health are by Far the Most Important Aspects of Life. When it comes to ranking the importance of life aspects, Family (87%) and Health (84%) top the list, with Wealth and Love (33% and 32%) in the third and fourth with a wide gap.

Malina Ngai, Group COO of the A.S. Watson Group and CEO of A.S. Watson Asia and Europe believes that “if the survey was being conducted two months later in February this year, I am sure this result will even be more pronounced with people putting family and health at the very top priority in life.”

• Credible Information Matters. As fake news and information flood the internet and social media, consumers nowadays tend to seek health information from credible sources. The research revealed 61% still commonly see a doctor when feeling unwell and 43% go in store to get OTC medication. Yet only 15% of respondents turn to pharmacists for advice.

The A.S. Watson Group believes that more and more people will seek for the help of pharmacists as they are reliable, professional, and easily accessible. Watsons Philippines has a strong network of 1,436 pharmacists nationwide. More than just dispensing medicines, the pharmacists are patient advocates ensuring that the right medication is given through review, implementation of prescription, and detection of therapeutic incompatibilities.

• How to Stay Healthy. To lead a healthier lifestyle, over 80% of the respondents believe that enough sleep, a healthy diet, and regular exercise can keep them healthy. But 40% of them fail to do so. More and more people (60%) are interested in taking vitamins and dietary supplements to improve their health.

At the A.S. Watson Group, 1 billion shoppers bought health products last year and sales for the health category increased 11% year on year. The insight from the Group shows that there are more and more people are investing in their health and well-being with vitamins and supplements booming globally at a 12% growth year on year.

In the Philippines, Watson’s health business is growing at 18% year-to-date, with vitamins experiencing a phenomenal 132% growth versus last year. Clearly, more Filipinos take a proactive approach in ensuring they stay healthy and protected especially in this time of global health crisis. With this, Watsons expanded its product range for vitamins and health essential related products to further meet the people’s needs

Let’s all stay healthy and happy. Watsons Call & Deliver ensures safe and convenient access to medicines and personal care essentials. The expanding Watsons hubs where customers may contact have dedicated riders allowing the customers to stay safe at home. For details of the Watsons Call & Deliver hubs, check out https://www.watsons/com.ph/call-and-delivery-list-of-stores.

Parenting is not an easy feat, especially in the face of a pandemic. Daily routines have been changed and everyone has had to adapt to a life spent inside the home. At the same time, this new reality allows families to spend more time playing with their little ones, sharing stories, and doing other activities together at home.

For food blogger and loving mom of two, Mommy Peachy Adarne has been enjoying the company of her active and playful kids. But like any other mom, she has found that parenting during a crisis is difficult as she has to become a source of comfort for her kids and ensure an environment where they can grow up safely and healthily.

A test of Panalo parenting 

Mommy Peachy believes in letting her kids learn through experiences. However, there’s only so much that they can do indoors and often have to rely on technology to keep them entertained at home.

Gone are the days where they can go out as a family to visit new places and try exciting outdoor activities. Now, she says, “The kids are more inclined to play with gadgets because we are all encouraged to stay at home. So, we watch movies, dance and play games in our living room together.”

Mommy Peachy also knows how important it is to get the little ones moving and learning new skills at home. She shares her passion for food with her children as they spend time cooking and baking in their kitchen. She also keeps them excited and exercises their creativity through arts and crafts activities.

But if there is one thing that worries her as a mom, it is the health of her children in these unsafe and uncertain times. She shares, “I want my kids to experience the freedom of going out and traveling wherever they want. But right now, it is my wish and priority that they grow up strong, healthy, BIBo, and happy.”

Ready for the future 

With two growing children in the family, Mommy Peachy takes extra care of their nutrition to support their proper development as well as to keep their immune system strong.

“A strong immunity is very important especially today where there are various diseases. You don’t want your kids to be prone to getting sick easily because it hampers their growth. It’s also heartbreaking for moms like me to see their children not feeling their best so we do everything to make sure they are healthy,” she says.

Among the healthy habits that Mommy Peachy practices with her kids is giving them nutrient-packed meals every day. She prepares a balanced meal of grow, glow, and go foods such as meat, vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Her kids share her love for food, but among their homemade meal favorites are fried chicken, ginisang sayote, and sinigang na liempo with rice and with fruit choices of apple, orange, or banana. She also makes sure to supplement her kids’ meals with a glass of Vitaminized Lactum 3+.

Together with 3 balanced meals a day, Vitaminized Lactum 3+ has essential immunonutrients like Vitamin A, C, E, Zinc and Selenium that helps build a strong foundation for kids’ immunity, a reliable partner for moms in helping their children have a Panalo immunity. It also contains other important nutrients such as DHA, Iron, Iodine, Calcium and Vitamin D which help provide nourishment for brain and bone development.

Drinking Vitaminized Lactum 3+ is also a big help for her kids as they do panalo activities at home. As a hands-on mom, she makes sure that her kids are not only enjoying learning from home with daily worksheets and arts activities but also engaging them in fun physical activities and simple exercises to help strengthen their bones.

She adds, “Whatever vitamins and minerals are lacking in their meals, I believe that Vitaminized Lactum 3+ helps makes up for it. I’ve been giving Vitaminized Lactum 3+ to Twinkle since the quarantine started. I think it helped her because she is more energetic, curious, and she wants to do a lot of things at home!”

As families are preparing for the new homeschooling setup, Mommy Peachy gives a word of advice, “Keep everything interesting for the kids. Make the activities fun and colorful so they will be excited to do it.”

She reiterates the importance of caring for kids’ health and immunity at home, “Make sure the kids get enough sleep, physical activity, serve them 3 balanced meals every day, and of course, give them Vitaminized Lactum 3+ for Panalong Immunity.”

Lactum 3+ and 6+ also come in chocolate flavor that kids love so they can enjoy all the benefits of drinking milk but with the delicious taste of chocolate while helping strengthen their immunity with 3 balanced meals a day. Know more about how the Vitaminized Lactum 3+ can help kids at home by visiting Lactum’s official website (https://www.lactum3.com/).

Miniso brings in fun with its cute and colorfully designed everyday essentials for those spending more time at home. Better still, shopping is made more convenient and easy with these now available at Shopee and via Miniso’s Special delivery and pick up service.

There are All-Around Fits Face Masks for the day, as hydrogel and Marvel designed eye masks for a more relaxing good night’s sleep. Complete your hygiene kit with Marvel compressed towels.

Keep healthy and happy with adorable stuffed toys in animal and fruit shapes to have and to hold; as well as yoga mats where you can do your stretches and exercises.

All these and more are available at Shopee.ph and via Miniso’s special delivery and pick up service. For those who opt for home delivery service or pick up, you can fill out Miniso’s online delivery form and check out further instructions and updates at Miniso’s Facebook Page @Minisophilippines.

Let Miniso do the shopping for you.  For more updates, you can also follow @miniso_ph at Twitter and Instagram or visit SM Bulacan Malls official Facebook Pages for more information on convenient shopping – SM City San Jose del Monte https:www.facebook.com/SMCitySanJoseDelMonte, SM City Marilao https://www.facebook.com/SMCityMarilao, and SM City Baliwag https://www.facebook.com/smbaliwag.

With most of us now going out for work, it is important for every home to have a sanitation station at the door to get everyone into disinfecting and sanitizing before they enter their own home. The station will also keep our homes clean and safe to prevent the spread of the illness and other unknown viruses with essentials for intense washing, dusting, sanitizing and disinfecting on most touch-infected areas or common surfaces in your home such as doorknobs, handles, light switches, gadgets and tabletops.

SM Home, the one-stop shop for all of your home essentials, has a wide variety of household items for all your sanitizing needs. Here is the SM Home’s DIY Sanitation Station Guide to keep your home safe and disinfected:

1.Set up a table and a mobile trolley near the door entrance. Put all the sanitizing essentials on the trolley and organize them in storage trays.

2.Have a fill of sprayers with alcohol and disinfectants. Choose an EPA-registered disinfectant, a 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and a contactless soap dispenser as you disinfect and wash your hands.

3.Have a waste bin to properly dispose used masks and gloves.

4.Put a shoe rack and a disinfecting mat outside. Have a foot bath on the disinfecting mat before putting the shoes on the rack. Always keep the mat clean before and after using the mat.

5.If needed, set-up a makeshift changing room with curtain and ready a laundry basket for changing.

6.Sterilize the area with UV light. Use pocket UV Sterilizer in sanitizing your gadgets, keys, wallet, and doorknobs. Do not forget to keep your Sanitation Station clean.

Keep your home safe and sanitize with cleaning and sanitizing essentials from SM Home. These are available at the smhome.com.ph and shoppers can now place their order online through the SM Store’s Call to Deliver and ShopSM app. For more info and updates, follow them at SM Home at the SM Store in Instagram or visit thesmstore.com website.

As we adapt to the new normal, SM Supermalls are continuing to find ways to serve its customer better. Visit the official Facebook pages of SM Malls in Bulacan to get more updates on convenient and safe ways of shopping. Follow SM City San Jose del Monte at https://www.facebook.com/SMCitySanJoseDelMonte, SM City Marilao at https://www.facebook.com/SMCityMarilao, SM City Baliwag at https://www.facebook.com/smbaliwag.

Allianz PNB Life has partnered with award-winning social enterprise Reach52 to promote the importance of inclusivity in insurance in the country, especially in the underserved rural communities, through a new corporate social responsibility project, Allianz Kaagapay.

“Most of those who do not have insurance are from the most vulnerable areas of the country. Through our partnership with Reach52, we aim to provide these communities the protection they need during these challenging times,” Allianz PNB Life President and CEO Alexander Grenz said.

Founded in 2016, Reach52 provides screening, health worker training, affordable medicines, insurance, diagnostics and consumer health products in rural regions that existing services don’t reach. This is achieved through establishing health systems and services, powered by mobile apps and tech platforms, a community-based workforce, and partnerships with the public and private sector.

Through Allianz Kaagapay, Reach52 will be providing PhP25,000 worth of life insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage to its members for every purchase an Allianz Well! insurance product from August 1 to December 20, 2020. Members from Pototan and Cuartero, Iloilo will be the first beneficiaries of the insurance package.

“Our members are essential in our goal of extending primary care to the 52% of the world’s population who still lack access to essential health services. They are our access managers, the ones who help us fill the gap in the healthcare system in remote rural communities. We thank Allianz PNB Life for providing this support to our members,” Edward Booty, Founder and CEO of Reach52, said.

Allianz Well! is Allianz PNB Life’s health insurance product that has an annual plan limit of up to PhP100 million. It covers COVID19 hospitalization and ICU expenses up to the plan limit to support PhilHealth and HMO coverages. Its coverage also includes access to expert medical advice, 24/7 tele-consultation, health screening, dental services, physical activity programs, and nutrition counseling.

“Allianz continue to provide clients with insurance products that cater to the full needs of our customers across the various stages of their lives. In this crucial and uncertain times, we want our customers to have peace of mind knowing that Allianz cares for them and we are here to keep our promise that they can rely on us when things go wrong,” Grenz said.

This is not the first time that Allianz PNB Life has launched a project aimed at inclusivity. Prior to Allianz Kaagapay, it launched Project Sanlahi, which aimed to empower indigenous youths in Pampanga through the sport of obstacle course racing and financial literacy.

Most people love the idea of a back-up plan. It makes sense. When the unexpected happens, it will save you money, sweat, and tears. But not everyone likes the idea of creating one. It takes effort, and who likes to go through all that trouble, right?

For Haj Narvaez, president of BPI Securities, investing in the stock market should be part of a sensible back-up plan for anyone thinking about their future, and it can be broken down into simple steps.

“But you have to start with your ‘why’,” he said. “Whether you are planning to save up for your kid’s educational plan, your own retirement fund, overseas travel, house purchase or any other personal goal, it is best to be aware of why you’re investing. Once that’s clear, you can set a long-term investment time horizon to give your stocks ample time to grow.”

Haj listed some tips for a successful investment journey for beginners:

Practice investing

Risk is inherently part of the stock market, especially now that the COVID-19 pandemic created a turbulent market. Given the volatile condition of the markets, an investor needs to have the right attitude when investing.

“Thinking long-term is an advantage. The longer that you keep your money in the stock market, the more time your investment can gain value, grow, or, in case of turbulence, bounce back,” said Haj.

Diversify

Do not funnel all your money into stocks. You should also have a level of discipline by religiously setting aside a fraction of your money or salary for other investment instruments to include in your portfolio.

“It is important to have a certain percentage on bonds, stocks, and savings accounts to take advantage of the movement of the economy. Likewise, distribute your money in different industries, so that when one industry is erratic, another will support your investment,” Haj added.

Consider IPOs

It is during the initial public offering (IPO) or follow-on offering that the public can have an opportunity to enter the market at favorable rates. During an IPO, buyers can buy stocks without having to pay any fees, unlike when it is already listed in the market.

When you decide to participate in an IPO, take note of the terms and know how the company will use the money. Assess its prospects—does it have a project lined up? Does it have a good leadership team? Is the business sustainable?

Buy low, sell high

There are two ways to earn in the stock market: capital appreciation and dividends. To benefit from capital appreciation, the golden rule is to buy low and sell high, because the lower the acquisition price, the higher the likelihood of stock appreciation.

A company may distribute part of its earnings to shareholders through cash dividends, which they may keep or use to buy more shares, or stock dividends, which they can sell in the market.

Peso-cost averaging

Gone are the days when you have to invest huge sums to start investing. For those who want to start small and make investing a habit, peso-cost averaging is a good strategy. Through peso-cost investing, you can buy stocks, no matter the price, for a fixed amount every end of month or every pay day. This strategy minimizes the feeling of loss. Through peso-cost averaging, you even out the price fluctuations in your stock investments.

Choose the right broker

Your investment journey begins by signing up with a trusted broker because they have the representation in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to buy and sell your stocks in the market.

“For beginners who are still at the stage of learning how to navigate the world of investing, they may choose to get a broker who can accommodate clients with limited funds for buying stocks,” said Haj.

BPI Trade, the fully-integrated online trading platform of BPI Securities, is an example of an online broker that anyone can use easily. It does not require any upfront fee or initial investment when opening an account, and it allows clients to fund, invest, and withdraw from their accounts by linking their BPI Trade account to their BPI bank account.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing. Develop your own small habits: research, understand, and be consistent. In time, you will have the back-up plan that you need.

[August 13, 2020] Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has unveiled GIGA Pro, a much bigger and better data pack that makes it simpler for subscribers to deal with their growing mobile data needs in the new normal.   

Available to all Smart Bro Prepaid and Smart Prepaid subscribers, GIGA Pro offers a generous combination of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer – whether it’s Video, Study, Work, Games, or Stories – plus open access data allocation to cover all their online activities. 

For example, the primary offer, GIGA Pro 199, comes with a total of 27 GB data valid for 7 days. This is inclusive of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 7 days plus 6 GB open access data, which subscribers can use to upload work presentations on the go, attend online classes, stream videos, connect on social media, or play mobile games, among others. 

GIGA Pro also comes in higher denominations with even bigger data: GIGA Pro 599 offers a total of 57 GB valid for 15 days (3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 15 days plus 12 GB open access data), and GIGA Pro 999 offers a total of 114 GB valid for 30 days  (3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 30 days plus 24 GB open access data). 

A simpler way of loading up 

GIGA Pro is exclusively available on the Smart App, which is downloadable on Google Play Store and the App Store.   

The Smart App provides an easier way for subscribers to load up the Smart Bro Prepaid Pocket WiFi with a few taps on their smartphone – a far cry from the old hassles of having to connect to a complicated online dashboard or needing to transfer the Pocket WiFi SIM to a handset. 

Now, to avail of GIGA Pro, Smart Bro Prepaid subscribers only have to first connect their smartphone to their Pocket WiFi and then log in to the Smart App, which will automatically detect their account number. After that, subscribers just need to tap the GIGA Pro offer they want to get going. 

On the other hand, Smart Prepaid subscribers can just open the Smart App on their phone and select the GIGA Pro offer of their choice. 

Simple, Smart Ako  

“This convenient way of loading up via the Smart App is consistent with our ‘Simple, Smart Ako’ approach to streamline the access to our digital solutions so more Filipinos can benefit from them. Our subscribers can definitely expect more as we continuously look for ways to improve their experience with our services,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, Smart President and CEO and PLDT Chief Revenue Officer. 

“Mobile data has become an even more important resource now that we have brought many aspects of our life online. With GIGA Pro, we are providing our subscribers with bigger data to address their evolving needs at work, school, and everything in between,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart. 

Go with GIGA Pro 

GIGA Pro’s supercharged data inclusions make it ideal for Smart Bro Prepaid Pocket WiFi subscribers who juggle various online activities on the go. 

Professionals can gear up for greater work productivity while students can clock in more online learning sessions with GIGA Work Pro and GIGA Study Pro, respectively, which each comes with open access data plus daily access to online productivity tools and learning apps.   

On the other hand, entertainment junkies can binge-watch more of their favorite series on the go with GIGA Video Pro or level up more gaming sessions with GIGA Games Pro. Moreover, those who need their daily dose of social media content and updates can get more with GIGA Stories Pro. 

Connect to the country’s fastest mobile data network   

The Smart Bro Prepaid Pocket WiFi is powered by Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile data network as affirmed by international third-party mobile analytics firms such as Ookla and Opensignal.  

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the first half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 18.33, with average speeds of 15.94 Mbps for download, and 7.57 Mbps for upload, based on 2,810,963 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®.   

On the other hand, Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics firm, reported in its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report* for the Philippines that Smart remained ahead of the competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload and Download Speed Experience, Voice App Experience, Games Experience, and 4G Availability.  

To learn more about GIGA Pro, visit http://smrt.ph/gigapro and follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications, Twitter, and Instagram at @LiveSmart.

*Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report April 2020, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period Nov 1 – Jan 29, 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Inc.