From left to right: HONOR Stars Bruce Roeland, Jeff Moses, Liezel Lopez, Berlein CEO Leo Bernardino with HONOR Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and PR Manager Pao Oga

Great news for HONOR fans from the South! The 10th HONOR Experience Store just opened in SM Mall of Asia on August 26, 2023 located at 2/F Cyberzone, North Wing.

“We are extremely happy to be opening our 10th HONOR Experience Store in the Philippines and we hope our HONOR fans are as excited as we are. They are an integral part of this success and we are doing everything to give back to them,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

This jampacked event was officiated by HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, PR Manager Pao Oga with HONOR stars Liezel Lopez, Jeff Moses, Bruce Roeland and Berlein CEO Leo Bernardino.

Just in time for the First Day Sale of HONOR 90 5G, fans flocked to line up to get a hand of the newest powerful HONOR smartphone. It was also highlighted in a Flicker Challenge which proved its less flicker claim that meant revolutionary protection for the users’ eyes.

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HONOR is gearing up for its biggest online sale to date! Get up to 50% off selected HONOR devices and FREE shipping nationwide on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop from September 2 to 13, 2023. HONOR flagship devices HONOR 90 5G, HONOR Magic5 Pro, and HONOR X9a 5G will be on sale!

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

Parents have different ways to make days more enjoyable for their kids. Once they’re done with their classes and homework, their little ones are usually free to take a break and do fun activities.

There are a number of quirky and creative activities that kids can do at home with their parents or siblings. They can share a pack of Lush candies as a treat while playing or creating something amazing. Here are some exciting and creative after-school activities you can try with your kids:

Design colorful bracelets

Encourage your kids’ creativity by making beaded bracelets (or other fashion accessories they like). All you need is a set of colorful beads and strings, so you and your kids can craft personalized bracelets.

Do energetic TikTok dances

There are various TikTok dances that are currently popular. If your kids want to film a playful TikTok video, you can join in and even practice steps with them.

Make slime from scratch

Slime is essentially a squishy toy that you can make at home using store-bought kits, or by using materials at home while following a video tutorial online. The result is a soft toy with a stretchy consistency that’s satisfying to the touch, and comes in various colors.

Build a soft pillow fort

Pillow forts are a great way to give your kids creative freedom and teach them the value of teamwork. These soft forts can become a place to play with parents and siblings, or rest after a hectic day at school.

Takeda Philippines Healthcare, Inc. (“Takeda”), a leading pharmaceutical company committed to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world, has been recognized with two prestigious awards at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) ceremony held in Cambodia.

The first award was given to Takeda's Access To Medicines: Patient Assistance Program (AtM Program) in the Health Promotion category. Rooted in the vision of broadening access to life-changing medicines and vaccines in underserved communities, the AtM Program utilizes an integrated and sustainable approach that mobilizes the collective efforts of all involved stakeholders.

Focusing on diseases with the highest unmet need such as cancer and rare diseases, Takeda strives to bring its innovative and high-quality medicines to patients in the Philippines who have limited access to healthcare services. Through this program, the company has successfully provided financial assistance to over 600 patients nationwide, ensuring they receive crucial treatments regardless of their capacity to pay.

The AtM Program involves multi-stakeholder collaboration to address the pain points in the patient’s journey in the areas of disease awareness, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment, support, and care. Based on Takeda’s insights on Filipino patients, it takes them about 5 to 10 visits to different doctors before they are properly diagnosed. Thus, the “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” campaign was launched together with 5 major medical societies and 2 non-government organizations to educate patients. Takeda in partnership with Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) provided CD30 screening through 24 hospitals majority of which are located outside of the capital of Metro Manila so patients would have access to CD30 screening.

Aside from screening, a series of workshops with Philippine Pathologists in partnership with medical societies were done to increase the skills and confidence of pathologists in utilizing immunohistochemistry and ensure early and proper diagnosis. The cornerstone of Takeda’s access program in the country is the Patient Assistance Program (PAP). This unique and innovative affordability-based program enabled more than 600 patients regardless of their socio-economic class to access their treatment with Takeda’s target therapy at a price that is based on the patient’s financial capacity to pay.

Takeda also partnered with an NGO to provide a series of training to oncology nurses to enrich their capability in educating patients. They also provided a grant to the Cancer Care Registry and Research Philippines Foundation (CARE PH) to expand its cancer registry and research. Finally, as a culmination of Takeda’s holistic initiatives in 2022, the Access to Medicines (ATM) Summit gathered 137 multi-sectoral stakeholders from 42 organizations for a 2-day meeting, and discussed how each can support healthcare strengthening in the Philippines. Takeda’s framework is to build sustainable capacity at every stage from diagnosis to ongoing patient support. To date, more than 1,700 pathologists, 6,997 oncology and 5,683 endoscopy nurses, 4 medical societies, and 7 NGOs and patient organizations have partnered with Takeda in these endeavors.

The second award recognized Takeda for its unwavering dedication to employee well-being and engagement in the Investment in People category. These programs aim to foster a healthy and collaborative working environment, enabling employees to thrive personally and professionally.

From L-R: Joanna Noor, Sheryll Corpuz, Dr. Felycette Gay Lapus, Dr. Arielle  Severino, and Caroline Ramira during the 2022 Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) Annual Convention.

Takeda's employee well-being and engagement programs encompass diverse wellness initiatives and engagement activities that encourage a robust and motivated workforce. From the Partnerships for Growth (PFG) mentoring program, Lunch and Learn sessions, to career development and energy management workshops, Takeda invests in its employees' growth and development. These engagement efforts cultivate open communication, collaborative relationships, and contribute to the company's talent development and retention strategies, resulting in sustained high engagement levels with an average of 92% in the last two years of the company’s annual engagement survey.

Takeda's dedication to its employees has also led to the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification for two consecutive years, as well as one of 2023 Philippines Best Workplaces. The company remains steadfast in ensuring its programs cater to the needs of its workforce, empowering them to flourish and reach their full potential.

"We are honored to receive these recognitions as it cements Takeda’s enduring commitment to serve communities as well as our employees," Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. said. "These awards inspire us to push the boundaries further, making a lasting difference to the Filipino community through an empowered and highly dedicated workforce."

AREA recognizes and honors deserving Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible business practices in the following categories: Green Leadership, Social Empowerment, Health Promotion, Investment in People, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Responsible Business Leadership.

Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, a global R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company. Its headquarters in Makati City are home to Takeda Philippines’ employees who all share the same passion, drive, and commitment towards delivering life-transforming treatments, and sustainable patient access programs.

To learn more about Takeda and its initiatives, please visit www.takeda.com.

As commitment testament to its vision of leading in co-creation of better wellness by resolving food and health issues with sustainable initiatives, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) launched Nutrition Advice web app – an online nutrition consultation in March 2023.

This Nutrition Advice is a two-way digital communication tool where users can easily connect with nutrition experts wherever they are. It is designed to provide nutritional advice related to weight management, diabetes, and hypertension from licensed dietitians and a lifestyle doctor. From the go-live last March up until end of June, majority of consultation of the Nutrition Advice app is related to hypertension.

Hypertension is a condition associated with an increased risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, among other things. In 2021, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) noted the “progressive rise” equivalent to 37% prevalence rate of high blood pressure among the Filipinos. High sodium intake has been associated with higher risk of developing hypertension. According to the World Health Organization, the recommended sodium intake per day is below 2000 mg. But for Filipinos, the actual intake is more than twice this recommendation.

Understanding the consumers’ difficulties on reducing their salt intake, APC launched BawAsin® (Bawasan ang pag-gamit ng asin at panatilihing masarap ang lutuin) campaign in 2022 that aims to help consumers live healthier lives by ensuring intake of delicious and balanced food while reducing salt intake. The campaign includes 100 less sodium recipes available in Cookmunity by Ajinomoto Philippines.

Taking it to another level, APC reached another milestone with the launch of new Ajinomoto Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Less Sodium. This is the first ever seasoning in Philippine market that has 30% less sodium (compared to regular) providing same meaty gisa deliciousness without worries on sodium intake.

One of the many challenges of consumers is that they do not have the means to reduce sodium. And if salt will completely be taken out, this makes food bland and will not be eaten. With the new Aji-Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Less Sodium, consumers now have an option to easily reduce sodium in their cooking maintain the deliciousness of dishes.

“We at Ajinomoto are doing our best to be a solution-providing company for food and health issues. “One of our key thrusts is to promote a healthy lifestyle. The new Aji-Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Less Sodium is part of our Eat Well, Live Well promise, which aims to create quality products and services for good food and better health among Filipinos,” shared Roann Co General Manager for Corporate Planning and Public Relations.

A number of transport groups in Metro Manila have come out in support of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).

One of them is the Taguig transport group, headed by Mr. Ricardo Alde, president of FTI Taguig transport group, which consists of jeepney and bus drivers whose members are more than 100, as well Councilor Nicky Supan, committee leader of Taguig transportation sector.

During the grand opening of WALI second hand cars and auto supply in Panam Village, Taguig City, Councilor Supan reiterated the importance of the lifting of the TRO of NCAP.

“I am proud to say that Taguig is one with the Metro Manila Council in implementing the NCAP. We are one of the first cities to sign and support NCAP because of the benefits it will give to our drivers, which will in turn have a positive effect to the traffic situations as well as the passengers” said Supan. “NCAP is a great deterrent for erring motorists. Ff you are a disciplined driver, like what we are advocating here in the city of Taguig, there is no reason for you to worry” added Supan.

Together with Councilor Supan who voiced out their approval of NCAP are those present during the event that include Enrico Caluen, president of Guadalupe – FTI Jeepney Drivers Association, Conrad Synshioco, LTFRB Liason Officer, Epe Lepasana, Mobility Officer, Sonny Osorio, Chief of Transportation – Taguig and Danilo Canabiral, Chief of Traffic Management Office – Taguig.

Since the issuance of the temporary restraining order (TRO), the technical group, in cooperation with the stakeholders, including the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Council, has already improved the implementation of NCAP. Transportation groups have supported NCAP since day one said that it is a fair, impartial way to enforce traffic laws, as it does not rely on the discretion of traffic enforcers. During the time that it was implemented, studies show that NCAP has helped reduced traffic congestion and improve road safety.

Another group, the transport advocacy group The Passenger Forum (TPF) has been an ardent supporter of NCAP.

According to TPF Convener Primo Morillo, “We think NCAP is a first step towards making our roads more friendly towards pedestrians, commuters, and even bicycle riders. In our view, traffic rules are here to protect people and make motorists more responsible. NCAP is a good start for us to move towards the right direction” said Morillo.

Morillo explained that NCAP not only promotes road safety and motorist discipline, it also removes the discretion of traffic enforcers in apprehending drivers who violate traffic laws.

Another important transport group that supports NCAP is the Motorcycle Rights Organization of the Philippines (MROP). In a statement, the MROP said that the NCAP is a “necessary step” to improve road safety to have added protection for motorcyclists. MROP acknowledge that before the TRO, NCAP has helped reduce the number of motorcycle-related accidents.

If the NCAP will be implemented in the coming months, this will be a welcome development for all motorists and stakeholders with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announcing the use of body-worn cameras while apprehending traffic violators. MMDA Chairman Artes strongly believes that this will be the perfect combination to prevent incidents of bribery and extortion.

Unlock a healthier lifestyle with Samsung's latest smart watch! The Galaxy Watch6 series is taking wellness to the next level with blood pressure and ECG monitoring and other features that help you monitor your heart health.

With heart disease being the country’s leading cause of death in 2022, there’s no time to waste when it comes to taking care of your health. Samsung Electronics is committed to helping Filipinos achieve better heart health through its groundbreaking Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic, which comes with a slew of new heart-friendly and fitness features designed to improve your overall wellness. Let’s check them out!

Blood Pressure & ECG Monitoring

Lessen your worries with a heart monitoring package that allows you to have peace of mind. The Galaxy Watch6 series has a built-in PPG sensor that periodically measures your heart rate and heart rhythm while you wear it.

You can also add a quick blood pressure check with no added equipment required using your Galaxy Watch6. To enable the blood pressure monitoring feature, install the Samsung Health Monitor application onto your Galaxy smartphone and connect it to your compatible Galaxy Watch then calibrate with a traditional cuff. They will then be able to tap to “measure” the blood pressure anytime, anywhere.

The Galaxy Watch6 measures blood pressure through pulse wave analysis, which is tracked with the Heart Rate Monitoring sensors. The program then records the relationship between the calibration value and the blood pressure change to determine the blood pressure. Once the calibration and set-up process are completed, users can access this information and export measurements to PDF.

The Galaxy Watch6 also includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) function that works by recording the heart’s electrical activity via a sensor on the compatible Galaxy Watch. All you need to do is open your Samsung Health Monitor app while seated comfortably, and ensure the watch is fitted firmly to your wrist. Next, rest your forearm on a flat surface and lightly place a fingertip from the opposite hand on the top button on the smartwatch for 30 seconds.

The app will then measure your heart rate and rhythm, which will be displayed as either a Sinus Rhythm (a normal, regular heartbeat) or AFib (when the heart beats irregularly). You can also export this data to PDF. Achieve Better Heart Health through Customized Work-outs

The Galaxy Watch6 also offers a ton of exercise features to help you create your own unique fitness journey. Start things off by checking your Body Composition - the Galaxy Watch6 can actually measure skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, body water and body fat percentage, to help give you a baseline for your fitness goals and to track your progress[ Body composition should not be used if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices, or if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. ]. Get more guidance from the new Personalized Heart Rate Zone, which will measure your heart rate based on your fitness capacity and define five optimal running intensity levels to help users set their own goals based on what fits you – from burning fat to high intensity workout.[ To update the ranges of each HR zone for running based on cardiopulmonary capabilities, it is required to run outdoors more than 10 min with constant speed of 4km/h or faster.]

In addition to over 100 existing workout trackers, the newly added Track Run records the user’s runs on a track, while Custom Workout allows users to build and track their personalized workout routine.

Elevated Design

The Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic also sports key upgrades like a bigger display, a more powerful processor and battery, and even more customizable options in watch faces and bands.

The Galaxy Watch6 series now offers a 20% larger display[ The screen size comparison is based on Galaxy Watch6 Small (40mm) and Galaxy Watch6 Classic Small (43mm). Compared to Galaxy Watch5 Small (40mm) and Galaxy Watch4 Classic Small (42mm) respectively. Based on Galaxy Watch6 Large (44mm) and Galaxy Watch6 Classic Large (47mm), the screen size comparison is 16%.] to make reading and typing easier and delivers smoother and faster interactions with its new Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz processor, resulting in 18% faster processing.

You can also make your Galaxy Watch6 uniquely your own. Choose from a wide collection of bands in different styles and materials from feather, leather and even metal bands that can take you from day to night. Switching is easy - simply press the band release button to detach your watch straps then swap them out to change from workout to go-out styles with just one click. You can also customize your watch face with your favorite colors, designs - or even photos of your pet!

Galaxy Watch6 series comes with a larger battery and reduced battery consumption[ Compared to Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic respectively.] to support its larger and brighter display. With just eight minutes of quick charge, users can add an additional eight hours, perfect for tracking their sleep during the night.[ Testing conducted by Samsung using pre-released version of Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic (BT & LTE), each paired to a Samsung phone; all devices tested with prerelease software, Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB C Cable (EP-OR900), and Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800). Charge time varies with region, settings, usage pattern and environmental factors; actual results may vary. Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) sold separately.]

Start a heart healthier lifestyle with the Galaxy Watch6 Series! The Galaxy Watch6 retails for PHP 16,990 (40mm) and PHP 18,990 (44 mm) while the Watch6 Classic is available at PHP 22,990 (43mm) and PHP 24,990 (47mm).

For more information on the Galaxy Watch6, visit https://www.samsung.com.ph.

 

Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations proudly introduces Syndeo HydraFacial, an advanced non-invasive facial treatment that cleanses, extracts, and hydrates the skin in one procedure.

Hydrafacial is known for cleansing, extracting and hydrating the skin using patented hydradermabrasion and vortex technology alongside unique serums. At Luminisce, a trained HydraFacial expert operates the device and ensures a safe, soothing, and effective experience for clients throughout the 30- to 60-minute procedure.

The sleek new system also has a digital focus. Through a smart interface, therapists can personalize treatments according to a client’s skin needs and preferences and access protocol guidance on screen. This is all done through touchless gesture control features, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene with less hand-to-surface contact.

In addition, Syndeo HydraFacial’s cloud-based software allows therapists to keep track of a client’s treatment history and skin concerns. The aim is to provide clients with a deeply customized and effective treatments

Customizable with skin types, Syndeo HydraFacial covers three procedures that make it unique from other treatments:

● Cleanse: It deeply cleanses and exfoliates with a gentle peel to uncover a new layer of skin.

● Extract: It removes impurities from pores with painless gentle suction.

● Hydrate: It saturates the skin’s surface with intense moisturizers and nourishing, personalized ingredients.

The device acts like a vacuum to open pores for a deep cleanse and easy extraction of impurities and dead skin cells. In particular, Syndeo HydraFacial benefits individuals who wear makeup, removing the buildup of sebum and debris and unclogging pores. HydraFacial also allows the active ingredients in our boosters to penetrate deeper, for the most effective treatment possible.

Book a consultation with a Luminisce dermatologist today by calling 0977-804-4601 or email patientsupport@luminisce.com. Visit Luminisce’s website at www.luminisce.com.