Elite and amateur mountain bike (MTB) riders can once again expect a thrilling and demanding race experience as the 5 th Filinvest City Endurance Weekend makes its way on
September 30 – October 1, 2017, at the Filinvest City Alabang. The Filinvest City Endurance Weekend, first staged in 2013, is an exciting two-day MTB event unlike any other as it challenges riders– either in solo and team categories to push themselves to the limit in the 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour race spans that are very much a test of skill, endurance, and strength.
That Filinvest City serves as the race venue has become even more relevant and fitting with the recent introduction of bike lanes and trails, the latter a feature that cannot be found in other CBDs. Already, bikers of all backgrounds are taking advantage of these amenities, not only on weekends but also during the work week, making Filinvest City a true bike-friendly CBD.
Apart from an exclusive medal for all finishers and winners, generous cash prizes also await winners in the various the various race categories.
The 24-hour leg will start on September 30 (Saturday) at 12nn; the 12-hour leg will start on September 30 (Saturday) at 5pm; while the 6-hour leg will start on October 1 (Sunday) at 6:00am.
For more information on the Filinvest City Endurance Weekend and the accompanying registration fees and procedures involved, visit facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL.
Allianz and FC Bayern welcome 54 teenagers from 25 countries to Allianz Junior Football Camp
Allianz launches a 10-part video series featuring the kids taking part in the Allianz Junior Football Camp
Allianz partnership with Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to enable participation of a 17-year-old boy from Afghanistan
“Football Daily” to host Facebook live stream and interview session with an FC Bayern player
Allianz and FC Bayern have kicked off the ninth Allianz Junior Football Camp this week, offering children from 25 nations the chance to learn and play with the best of the best. FC Bayern will again host the camp on its famous training grounds, this year taking place from August 17 to 22.
A total of 54 girls and boys will benefit from exposure to top football trainers and players. For the first time, Allianz and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation have partnered to enable a 17-year-old boy from Afghanistan take part in the Camp.
“This year´s camp takes the project one important step further, offering coaching for both physical and mental health and going further to encourage intercultural exchange. Allianz is entering its ninth year as sponsor of the camp as a proud advocate of health, community, adventure and team spirit,” said Oliver Kraus, Global Partnership Manager at Allianz SE.
Allianz is dedicated to encouraging its customers and future generations to fulfilling their dreams and will launch a 10-part video series documenting participants’ life stories and experiences at the camp. The webisodes offer glimpse into how the AJFC has improved their lives and will appear on the Allianz YouTube Channel.
The first short film “One Chance to Save his Family from Poverty” features 12-year-old Chandan, a young and talented footballer from India who joined the AJFC in 2016. With a monthly salary of only 40 euros, his mother was not able to afford a pair of football cleats, so Chandan pursued his passion – playing barefoot. In the video, he explains how the AJFC has changed his life: from playing barefoot to becoming a celebrity in this hometown, Chandan has been recognized by his school, home state and the central government authorities. He has even been shortlisted to represent the Baichung Bhutia Football Academy in the U-13 league team.
The Facebook live stream with an FC Bayern player and an AJFC participant will also be broadcasted on August 19 at 9:00 AM CET via https://www.facebook.com/allianz/
The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with more than 86 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing over 650 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers while our asset managers Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO manage an additional 1.3 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold a leading position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2016, over 140,000 employees in more than 70 countries achieved total revenue of 122 billion euros and an operating profit of 11 billion euros for the group.
One of my nightly habits is reaching for a cup of tea or coffee to get that “kick” and beat the sluggishness. However, in the long run I do not see myself relying on caffeine. What’s even worse is drinking it in the morning even before breakfast when I’m in a hurry to go to work. Continuous accumulation of caffeine is not going to do any good for my health, as well as to many other Filipinos who relies on it for those sleepy moments.
A great coffee alternative is now available this September 2017 as Barlico is going to be in the supermarket shelves. It is made with Barley and Chicory, hence, the name Barlico. These two ingredients are filled with health benefits and will definitely curb your caffeine consumption. It is guaranteed to be 100% caffeine free and switching to this drink may be the best decision you will ever make.
Unknown to many, Barley is high in fiber content, has vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help with health problems and diabetes. The other ingredient, Chicory, has a similar flavor as coffee when roasted and brewed. Better gall bladder and liver function, improved bone health & more effective absorption of calcium by the body are the benefits of taking Chicory.
Unlike coffee, the kick you get from Barlico comes from the energy in plant based sources rather than caffeine. Barlico comes in different mixes: 3 in 1, Chocolate, Cappucino, and Black. Each mix are rich in fiber, potassium, folate, and Vitamin B have been scientifically proven to help lower bad cholesterol, promote bone health, cleanse the digestive system, improve kidney function, and aid in urinary and reproductive health.
There’s more good news! For a healthy drink, Barlico is quite affordable. Check this out: Instant Coffee Substitute Granules (SRP Php 80) , 3-in-1 (SRP Php 80), Cappuccino (SRP Php 110) and Chocolate (SRP Php 120). Currently, Barlico is available for online orders through its Facebook and Instagram accounts.
For more information, you may follow and like them on Instagram and Facebook @barlicophilippines or go to www.densworthcorp.com
The multi-talented actor recently signed up as the brand ambassador of Conzace
With all the stress we face in our day to day living, we might break down. We tend to skip breakfast, eat small portions of meals when we’re in a hurry and worse is we tend to overwork to earn more for our family. It is about time we tend to our bodies needs by supplying it with its needed nutrition. If consumption of healthy food can not be consistently done, then we won’t meet our Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamins and minerals.
United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) officially welcomes multifaceted celebrity Ian Veneracion as the newest addition to their roster of brand ambassadors. Veneracion, who currently stars as the male lead in ABS-CBN’s primetime show ‘A Love to Last,’ has been chosen to advocate for Conzace, the number one prescribed brand for multivitamin plus minerals by general practitioners and dermatologists in the country.
“It is an honor and privilege to be part of the UNILAB family for its multivitamin brand, Conzace,” proclaims Veneracion while adding, “I am grateful for this opportunity, and I strongly believe that the product can be beneficial to millions of Filipinos as it has been beneficial to me.”
According to Conzace assistant product manager Mike Jimenez, the addition of Veneracion is a perfect match for the brand. “Ian is the epitome of superior immunity and good looks,” he says.
Jimenez elaborates on the actor and the product’s connection. “Conzace’s clinically-proven ZACE formulation, an acronym for Zinc, Vitamins A, C, and E, makes it the number one multivitamin and minerals product prescribed by General Practitioners and Dermatologists. The same can be said about our brand ambassador, Ian, whose credibility allows him to ace his craft with one successful teleserye and movie after another.”
THE FACE OF CONZACE
People born in the late ‘70s would remember Veneracion as the cute and charming Jeffrey Laperal, the son of Joey de Leon in the 1982 sitcom ‘Joey and Son.’ From then on, he went to appear in more television projects while simultaneously making films that range from comedy to drama to action. Among his most recent work is the internationally acclaimed psychological thriller, ‘Bliss,’ and a Filipino independent supernatural horror film, ‘Ilawod.’
Now at 42, Veneracion has again endeared himself to today’s generation as Engineer Antonio “Anton” Noble IV, the dashing, separated with three kids guy who falls in love with another broken soul. And of course before, as Eduardo Buenavista in the 2015 remake of ‘Pangako Sa Yo,’ the role that regained Veneracion’s fame and his career to leading man stature.
And then there’s that totally different side of Veneracion that is separate from showbusiness. Apart from being an actor, he is also a painter, an athlete, a pilot, a chef, and a family man—the last being his favorite role to play.
But to be all that, Veneracion needs a multivitamin and minerals that will help him cope, not just with his busy schedule, but with the different roles that he has to play in life. “I need strong immunity as well as healthy skin and hair, I cannot afford to get sick, and look stressed—I am glad I have Conzace to give me all that and more.”
THE ZACE EFFECT
Compared to other multivitamins, Conzace has the highest levels of ZACE combined. All these elements play different roles in one’s well-being. “This unique formulation in Conzace creates a synergistic effect that is clinically proven to help boost immunity, promote healthy skin and hair, and assist in wound healing as it speeds up skin regeneration,” says Jimenez.
Veneracion, speaking from experience, explains it better: “It’s the little things that we don’t normally notice, like for example, stronger resistance against colds and flu, better and clearer skin, shinier and healthier hair. It will do amazing things; you can do more and be more for yourself, for your family, for your work without being disrupted.
“I believe that if you are healthy inside, it just comes out. It reflects physically—in your hair and in your skin. And in the line of job that I am in, it is quite important that I don’t just don’t look good but really be healthy,” Veneracion concludes.
Facts About Conzace
Conzace is the only Multivitamin Brand in the country that has the unique formulation of 25mg Zinc, 5,000 IU Vitamins A, 500mg Vitamin C and 100IU E.
Conzace has the highest levels of Zinc, Vitamins A, C and E combined versus other multivitamins in the market.
Conzace is the number 1 prescribed Multivitamins + Mineral brand by General Practitioners and Dermatologists.
Conzace’s unique formulation creates a synergistic effect that is clinically proven to provide top Immunity through the following:
ZACE help in the production and multiplication of white blood cells, strengthening one’s immunity
ZACE helps white blood cells eliminate foreign microbes including viruses, germs and bacteria which cause sicknesses
Each of the ZACE molecules in Conzace contributes in providing healthy skin and hair.
Zinc: Assists in proper structure of proteins and cell membranes, improves wound healing
Vit A: Maintains normal skin health by reducing bacterial numbers in both the ducts and skin surface
Vit C: Helps in Collagen production to improve Skin Regeneration
Vit E: Protects tissue from free radicals through its Antioxidant properties
As the brand ambassador of Conzace, Ian Veneracion is the epitome of superior Immunity and Good Looks, as he exudes a composed confidence and stays free from sickness despite his busy schedule.
We live in a fast-paced, highly-demanding world. With each day giving us new challenges, we need to rise to the occasion. But as we propel ourselves to our highest aspirations, we find ourselves craving an escape that recharges us and keeps us satisfied. We turn to guilty pleasures to satisfy our cravings, but should there be a trade-off between pleasure and wellness? Can’t we have our treat and be better for it too? You can have both with Spring Valley: Australia’s Favorite Premium Juice Beverage.
Spring Valley is Australia’s favorite premium juice with a rich 50-plus year heritage that has made the brand synonymous to quality and taste to Australians and has won the world over. Spring Valley beverages are produced with uncompromised attention to flavors and textures, making for a juice-drinking experience that is second to none. With lusciously-fruity flavors and a truly-satisfying richness, Spring Valley transports you to somewhere more relaxed, more pleasurable, and more perfect with every sip.
“Spring Valley is literally the best-tasting juice we have ever tasted. From our childhood spent in Perth, Australia to this day, we have not found a beverage that could compare in taste, quality and healthfulness. We believe that Filipinos deserve a better juice, and that beverage is Spring Valley.” says Atlas Global Advantage Inc. managing director Hans Nathan Ching.
The beautiful thing about Spring Valley is that it delivers on the taste with all the health benefits of a fresh juice drink. Spring Valley is all-natural, with no preservatives, no added sugar and no artificial colors or flavors. All the goodness you experience is from the fruit. As an added benefit, this natural juice can be stored in ambient conditions and has an extended shelf life, unlike other natural juices.
“With Spring Valley, we found that there does not have to be a trade-off to experience pleasure in what you drink and your health. You can enjoy being healthy, and be comforted in the knowledge that you can drink the best in the world for your pleasure and for your body,” shares director Neil Vincent Ching
Spring Valley comes in a delicious repertoire of flavors such as Apple, Orange, Mango & Banana, and Banana & Berry. They come in 375ml Glass Bottles for those on-the-go, and 1.25 liter bottles to share with your family. Each glass bottle comes with Liddle Facts on each bottle cap, with interesting facts about your body and health that educate and entertain.
When was the last time you had a truly-satisfying break? With Spring Valley, you can make it every day. Spring Valley is now available at SM Snack Exchange, Rustan’s Supermarkets, Robinsons Supermarkets and other retailers. To know more about Spring Valley follow @springvalleyph on Instagram.
Financial planning is a topic most millennials rarely consider. This is often seen in behaviors of impulse purchases—using their hard-earned money in things that are temporarily meaningful, that at times lead to a feeling of regret, or what is simply called a grudge purchase.
A Goldman Sachs study revealed that generation “ME ME ME” would rather save up for vacations and leisure activities to enjoy their life now than invest in their future–marriage, a home, their own business, retirement plans. This despite financial institutions constantly encouraging them to favor savings and investments.
For Surendra Menon, CEO of BPI-Philam, millennials can choose to have the best of both worlds.
“They can live their present life to the fullest and have a secured future at the same time,” said Menon. “It’s a misunderstanding that has to be clarified—protecting your future is simply making sure you can enjoy the lifestyle you have now and for the years to come.”
Hierarchy of needs
For Menon, gone are the days when insurance is seen as a contingency plan for sickness and death.
BPI-Philam now offers themselves as a partner for total wellness – securing both physical and financial health, providing better value for money.
He mentions BPI-Philam’s comprehensive health products that lend a hand in living a better life all throughout, and not just when illness strikes.
“Millennials have been hailed as the most health-conscious generation,” Menon attests.
“For them, wellness is a priority. They are willing to spend money to exercise regularly and eat healthy. Our priority is the same, that’s why we’ve integrated ways for them to maintain that lifestyle with our products.”
One of the ways BPI-Philam does this is by providing Philam Vitality with their policies—a wellness program designed to reward the policy owner for being and staying active.
“Through Philam Vitality, we’re encouraging them to take that first step to wellness and keep at it by giving them unparalleled rewards and exclusive access to partners like gyms and medical facilities,” said Menon.
The Adultier Adult
He understands that taking the first step to financial planning through insurance might be a big leap from what millennials are used to. Menon assures them that they are on the right track of independence, or simply put, getting better at adulting.
“This new generation of consumers is just wary of where they put their money. They aren’t ignorant of insurance,” he said. “They just want to be assured that they are getting the value in return of what they pay for. Convenience and customizability are also a factor. We have all of those, but what we truly offer is peace of mind and a way to the wellness of the body.”
To make it simpler for millennials to step out, BPI-Philam eases them into planning forward through platforms that will keep up with their mobile lifestyle.
“These products are available and offered in all BPI branches across the country,” Menon enthused. “Whether offline or online, we are prepared to serve.”
Aside from a bancassurance team ready to assist them anywhere in the Philippines, getting a hold of the most fitting policies have been made easier online through their website as well.
Menon also urges them not to look at these plans with the future as an ultimatum to get adulting done but to look forward to an assured future and live a life of total wellness.
“These plans aren’t short nor long-term,” he adds. “one should always look at what’s an appropriate term for yourself to ensure you get the best value for your money. Our products are based on the appropriate term for your needs.”
Menon hopes informing this generation better of what financial wellness plans are available would align them to the direction they dream their lives would go.
He believes that with the right financial mentor encouraging them, they will surely gain and win in each key moment in their lives.
“I think they are done hearing what they could do,” he said. “It’s time we show them that we believe what they can do.”
Ever imagined of diving into a rainbow sea of fun? Yesterday, I had my chance to do so as 233,000++ small colorful hollow plastic balls filled the activity area of Glorietta in Makati. A leading tech and innovations company made the grandest gesture of celebrating its special day.. the Acer day! This special event is celebrated worldwide on the 3rd of August.
In keeping with the global look and theme “Be cool everyday”, the venue was transformed into a giant ball pit for a full day, where mall guests may play freely in any of the stations. The Glorietta Activity Center also served as the backdrop for various energetic performances by Basti Artadi and Kjwan, and lively sets from famed DJs Euric and Nina.
“Acer Day was conceptualized to continually refresh and breathe new life into the brand, as well as to boost the public’s awareness and knowledge about Acer products,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “This year’s celebration is the first of many to come, and consumers can trust that it will only get better from here.”
Acer Day is the world’s leading computer brand’s first transnational and largest annual brand day event, which kicked off in 14 countries, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam. Andrew Hou, President of Pan Asia Pacific Region, shares that Acer Day’s grand opening date was specifically chosen for a special purpose, in that “eight-third” (Aug. 3rd) sounds like “Acer”. Following this run, every August 3rd in the future will be Acer’s brand day, where fresh brand activities and events will be introduced to consumers.
The theme of this year’s Acer Day is “Be cool everyday”, inspired by and centered on Acer’s AeroBlade™ 3D fan. The AeroBlade™ technology enables the use of the world’s thinnest metal fan blade, providing advanced aerodynamics and airflow performance to keep the system at a low temperature.
The “Acer Day” event website officially kicked off on July 21st and will stay live until October 3rd. Consumers can log in with social media accounts to participate in a total of 11 daily challenges, including memory puzzles, friend sharing games, and other fun challenges, to earn “Cool Points”. These Cool Points may then be exchanged for raffle tickets. Prizes include five (5) Acer Swift 7, one (1) Acer Spin 1, and three (3) Predator Helios 300, which will be drawn on October 11th. More treats and exclusive deals will also be available for purchases made during Acer Day – check out the event website at www.acer-day.com/ph and the Acer Philippines Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH for more information.
About Acer
Founded in 1976, today Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will infuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer ’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.Acer.com for more information.
Doublemint’s Sarah and Juan campaign came to a close with a winner after over a thousand Filipino participants nationwide sharing their own kilig stories through #LoveWraps.
Even select local celebrities, bloggers, and the press picked up the campaign in telling their own stories of affection to their loved ones. Numerous entries in the #LoveWraps microsite came from different parts of the Philippines, with entries showing that expressing love or affection was not limited to significant others, but also to family members and barkadas. The chosen winner of #LoveWraps was Rio Espejon from Cebu, for his creative and inspiring story. He won the grand prize, which was a trip to Boracay for two.
Creating meaningful connections is a very Filipino gesture, as seen on the participants’ entries. Going beyond the kilig factor, the #LoveWraps campaign highlights the importance of these connections and the sweet memories that come along with it. It also happens to closely follow the story and “kilig” factor of Kathniel’s blockbuster movie, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
The high participation to this campaign shows that the story of Sarah and Juan is relevant to us Filipinos. Sarah and Juan both represent the common person in finding love and cherishing it with the people he/she finds important. There is importance to finding a special someone, or at least sharing something meaningful with others. Having that connection will always create a sweet and kilig feeling, just like the sweet gestures and surprises make our day. It tugs the heartstrings and delights the common Filipino, and the experience is not limited to celebrity love teams or couple influencers who exchange a cute banter or two. It can happen to anyone.
It goes without saying that it’s the little things that matter, even if it simply starts by sharing a stick of gum.
Striking a life balance is no easy task to do. It requires hard work and dedication which sometimes can be strenuous to achieve. Can you imagine how overtaxing it is to juggle between your career and providing for your loved ones?
Studies have shown that stress is commonly caused by interrelationships, such as having to deal with work issues and family-related complications. If left unresolved over time, it could lead to immune deficiency, which later on, might cause other parts of our body to show signs of disruption like hair loss.
Many of us could attest to that. It’s like always autumnal equinox whenever we experience chronic hair fall, most especially at the prime of stress. At its peak, our white blood cells attack no less than the follicles, thus causing alopecia. What’s more, anxiety could drive your mane into a prolonged resting phase, which is called telogen effluvium.
Stress experienced by the body or beyond our coping resources could trigger hair loss symptoms, which, if not addressed properly, could result to early baldness. Worried about this? Fret no more. You can beat it simply by relaxing, eating or flexing some muscles.
Never underestimate the power of sleep. If you feel that you are over your head in dealing with anxieties, choose to rest it off for a while and recharge.
Let’s get physical to de-stress. It helps release endorphins, or what is known as the happy hormones, that can be beneficial in relieving the tension.
Eat more fruits and veggies. Having these as a staple in your diet will bolster your immunity from disease, which in turn, knock out stress. We can all benefit from the vitamins and minerals of the healthy food we consume.
It’s best to complement these simple regimens with a topical solution that’s safe to keep your crowning glory at its robust state. NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss, is made up of 19 natural ingredients that work in synergy to help remedy stress-related hair loss and promote healthy tress and scalp.
The challenge in preventing these mane problems is to keep your locks healthy with proper care and let it grow naturally sans subjecting your hair to temporary relief with the use of harmful chemicals. Go natural.
NOVUHAIR contains natural extracts, herbal oils and essences, such as lavender that is also known to relieve stress. It also has a scent that leaves a calming effect.
NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page, Novuhair Official, and follow on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call NOVUHAIR hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online through lazada.com.ph and regaloservice.com.
The Philippines isn’t new to natural disasters or calamities.
Compared to its other Southeast Asian neighbors, our country experiences a wider range of disasters. From floods to landslides, and typhoons to earthquakes – the most recent of which just happened in Leyte with a magnitude of 6.5 – the Philippines continues to endure and survive. Though the government does its best in preparing for and anticipating these times of emergency through awareness efforts and disaster response drills, self-mitigation is still an area that we can further improve on.
Surendra Menon, CEO of the country’s premier bancassurance company, BPI-Philam, learned from the resiliency of Filipinos and their experience in times of crisis, believing this has given them a good start in disaster preparedness.
“Most Asian countries don’t have typhoons; most of them are prepared for floods, fires, and some earthquakes. But here you have the full range – you have typhoons, you have earthquakes, tsunamis, even volcanoes. Most things about disaster preparedness Filipinos have learned because you’ve gone through it all,” he said
Despite this vast experience of the nation, Menon encourages practicing resourcefulness by taking notes from disaster responsiveness of other countries in the region. Having worked and lived in Indonesia, he recalls the massive 1989 earthquake that hit its West Papua region, where countless people died and survivors ran out of supplies in a few months’ time, remaining displaced years after the incident.
He believes Indonesians and Filipinos are somewhat similar given their experiences, but Filipinos can up their preparedness by starting with themselves.
“Disaster has a long-term impact, but only short-term assistance will come so it’s up to you to bridge the gap between short-term assistance and long-term necessities,” he stressed.
Micro-preparedness
Menon, who served as a Lieutenant Captain for Singapore’s Civil Defense Forces, shared some practical tips that could help anybody self-mitigate in times of disaster.
“On a physical basis, make sure you have two weeks’ worth of water in your house. The first and foremost necessity for survival is water,” Menon said. “You will need food – dry food like biscuits that can last for two weeks as well for you and your family should be enough to go around when a disaster strikes and until help comes.”
Apart from physical needs, he also reminded Filipinos to have available cash at hand for emergency purchases and backup funds in the bank. “Maintaining an insurance plan would help too,” he said. “Prioritize protection from accidents first, then your health and life [insurance].”
Prioritize today, protect the future
Starting and maintaining financial contingency plans may not seem to be a priority for the average Filipino worker, but Menon believes foresight is a good thing to have, not just for ourselves but for those who matter to us most.
“The order of priority for your funds should be ‘today’ first and then ‘immediate emergency,'” he said.
“The next priority after that should be protecting your future income, preferably through a life insurance plan, so your family won’t have to worry about resources should something happen to you.”
Confident of the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit – the driving force against some of the worst natural and man-made disasters that hit the region – Menon is convinced the Philippines can only get more resilient through learnings from past calamities and ensure enough preparation for life’s uncertainties.
