ActiveHealth Launches Online Portal for the Swim, Bike and or Run Communities

ActiveHealth Community (AHC) portal encourages athletes to use the digital platform to aid training and exceed performance targets.

ActiveHealth is taking its growing community of running and multisports athletes from the physical realm of race tracks and training grounds to the digital platform of online race prep and coaching, historical race results tracker, sports nutrition and sleep advice among others. It is giving another dimension to its engagement with its active race participants through the online platform called the ActiveHealth Community (AHC) portal.

According to Alex Panlilio, Unilab Consumer Health Operating Vice President, “The idea behind AHC is to strengthen the ties that bind the community, which is pursuing an active lifestyle, and pursuing excellence by encouraging them to strive in reaching their potential. AHC is yet another medium to deliver the mission of ActiveHealth to empower the progressive athletes”.

AHC members have access to training plans that are customized to the ActiveHealth race that they are joining, expert advice/support from AHC Coaches and mentors through classes, training camps, articles and online coaching analysis, updates on all events, special offers of ActiveHealth as well as rewards for being an active member of the community.

“What sets AHC apart from other training programs or clubs is that we know our community of runners, cyclists, and triathletes very well so we can provide them what they require as progressive athletes in order for them to exceed themselves. And that is a holistic, system-based approach covering all areas of training and race preparation—sleep, recovery, nutrition and gear,” shares Ani De Leon-Brown, Senior Coach Consultant of AHC.

AHC members have access to a roster of the best coaches and sports specialists in their fields such as veteran coaches and marathoners Titus Salazar and Ben Alacar, former triathlon team coach Dan Brown, first certified female multisport coach in the Philippines Ani De-Leon Brown, multi-awarded triathlete Coach Andy Leuterio and other seasoned triathlon coaches such as Ian Alacar, Kaye Lopez, and Nonoy Basa. We also have sports science experts Riel Espino, Saul Sibayan, Kris Agarao, sleep and recovery expert Francis Diano and sports nutrition experts Harvie De Baron among many others who are in the process of finalizing contracts with ActiveHealth. 

“The mentors will be the on-ground teachers who will assist the members with their form and technique. There will be regular mentor sessions across different training areas in Metro Manila so we can provide assistance to more athletes,” adds De Leon-Brown. Eventually, AHC will also conduct mentor sessions or classes outside of Metro Manila. 

AHC is accessible via the ActiveHealth website, www.activehealth.ph or by downloading the app on Google Play store and Apple store when it becomes available towards the end of the year. AHC is open to all participants of ActiveHealth races (Run United, Tri United, among others) since 2010 up to the present. Once an athlete registers for an event, they automatically get a link to the AHC portal. The AHC portal is linked to the online registration of ActiveHealth races. Membership is free and has no expiration.

ActiveHealth is offering a premium subscription to AHC members who want to avail of additional benefits such as priority registration to all events (i.e. registration will be open to premium subscribers two (2) weeks before it is open to the public), access to coach classes, request online coach analysis (extra fees apply) and other features such as sleep timer on the mobile app, once it becomes available. The Premium subscription will be offered at an introductory price of PhP365 per year.

Exclusive rewards and offers are also in store for AHC members. They can earn rewards/points by completing tasks and activities within the community such as signing up and completing races, attending classes, and achieving targets. The detailed rewards mechanics will be available to the athletes on the AHC portal.

Those interested to join AHC can already do so when they register and participate in the upcoming Tri United 4 on November 27 in Clark, Pampanga. 

PSBank’s 56th Anniversary Blowout Deals on Pre-Owned Wheels

 

As part of Philippine Savings Bank’s anniversary treat, it will offer hot deals on pre-owned wheels for a week!

 

PSBank will bid out quality, pre-owned cars during the “56th Anniversary Blowout PSBank Auto carnival”—a seven-day special sale of PSBank’s repossessed cars. It will be from September 24 to October 1, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except Sundays) at the PSBank Auto Mart at #220 Mañalac Avenue, East Service Road, Taguig City.

 

Clients who will apply for a PSBank Auto Loan product during the event will enjoy either special financing rates or avail of board rates and get free PhP3,000 worth of gas allowance, PhP2,000 worth of tint services, and PSBank umbrella.

 

The PSBank Auto Loan with Prime Rebate makes owning a car fast and easy with its flexible payment terms and convenient modes of payment. Car buyers will get a credit decision within 24 hours from their loan application via SMS and earn rebates when they pay in advance or in excess of their monthly amortization.

 

There will be a special bidding session on all days of the event. During the special bidding, which will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. only, newly repossessed cars will be up for auction and awarded immediately once results are finalized.

 

Event visitors will also get a chance to play games, enjoy free snacks and refreshments, and win prizes. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that will allow you to finally own your dream vehicle at a very good deal!

Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia will travel to China

 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Alaska Milk Corporation announced today that for the third consecutive year, Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia will travel to China to watch a live NBA game as part of the initiatives in promoting healthy lifestyle and diet among children.

 

Ninety Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia – boys and girls ages 10-14 – will attend NBA Global Games China 2016 presented by Master Kong in Shanghai on Oct. 9, featuring the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans playing a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.  The participants from the Philippines will be joined by Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam and for the first time by Jr. NBA Singapore standouts following the program’s introduction to Singapore earlier this year.  As part of their visit to Shanghai, the boys and girls will also meet with NBA players and legends, receive additional basketball training and tour the city.

 

“Our Jr. NBA All-Stars will once again embark on an unforgettable journey where they will get to experience a foreign country, take part in advanced basketball training and watch a live NBA game, all while engaging with their counterparts from Southeast Asia,” said NBA Asia Vice President, Global Partnerships & Events Francesco Suarez.  “This gathering creates lifelong memories and friendships for our participants, and we will continue providing even more youth with opportunities like this in the years to come.”

 

“I’d like to congratulate our Jr. NBA Philippine All-Stars on their success.  Through Alaska Milk’s Nutrition.Action.Champion. Program and our partnership with the NBA, we have been able to help fuel the basketball dreams and life aspirations of thousands of children across the country,” said Alaska Milk Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfred Steven Uytengsu.  “This collaboration is an important element of our long-standing Nutrition.Action.Champion. campaign.  By leveraging on this initiative, Alaska Milk was able to proactively educate families and children on the important role of drinking milk and getting into sports to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle.”

 

The Jr. NBA is presented by Royal FrieslandCampina in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam through its Frisian Flag, Dutch Lady, Alaska Milk, and Foremost brands and is conducted in partnership with Sport Singapore in Singapore.  Promoting the importance of regular physical activity, participants are trained in the fundamentals of basketball and learn the importance of the Jr. NBA’s core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect.  To date, the program has reached more than 1.5 million children, parents and coaches across Southeast Asia through camps, clinics, and NBA Cares community outreach activities, and aims to reach five million children by 2020. 

 

Fans can visit the official website at www.jrnba.asia for more information on the Jr. NBA programs. “Friend” the NBA’s official account on LINE by adding @nba_global.  Follow the NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nba and Twitter at @NBA for all the latest news and updates.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com.

 

Check out Alaska Milk’s sports channel www.playph.com and like @PlayPH in Facebook and Instagram for inspiring stories on Filipino sports fans of all ages and skill levels.

Novuhair Supports Alopecia Areata Awareness in Celebrating InnerStrength

Novuhair Supports Alopecia Areata Awareness in Celebrating Inner Strength

September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attackingthe hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.

Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.

Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life. 

On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date.

Get the ultimate instax savings with the instax Harajuku Combo

 

Since the launch of the first instax camera in the late 1990s, FUJIFILM has continued to innovate instant cameras and make them accessible in today’s digital age. Through instax, people all over the world can still experience the joy of having physical mementos of their precious memories. In celebration of reaching sales of 20 million units of instax cameras worldwide, Fujifilm Philippines has released a special package called the instax Harajuku Combo.

 

The Harajuku Combo includes one (1) instax mini 8 camera, one (1) pack of instax mini film glossy (10 sheets), one (1) instax film box, one (1) instax album, one (1) instax photo frame, and two (2) instax gift cards in yellow, blue, or red with the colors packaged at random.

 

Valued at Php5,279, save Php 1,280 when you avail the Harajuku Combo at Php 3,999.The package will be offered as a complete set and must be ordered together with the instax mini 8 camera. Customers are free to choose which colors of the instax mini 8 they intend to purchase. 

 

Cute and compact, the instax mini 8 camera is ideal for daily use. Its popularity has grown so huge that it revived the interest of today’s millennials with cameras that allow users to print their pictures instantly.     

 

The instax Harajuku Combo is available in Fujifilm-accredited stores and distributors nationwide this August

Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo: Focusing on the Heart and Home

 

Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo:

Focusing on the Heart and Home

 

The Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo will have its second leg on October 1&2 at the Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa.  Coming from its successful first leg at the Glorietta Activity Center, where there were free seminars and workshops aimed to help women achieve work-life balance and which was attended by almost 2000 participants. 

 

Presented by Mazda Philippines and Shell Fuel Save, the2-day expo will focus on home and the heart. The seminars will focus on the different aspects of home and family relationship-improvement. Free breast cancer screening will be conducted in cooperation with Zonta Club Alabang and the Gender and Development Office of Muntinlupa.  

 

The Chicdriven Women Empowerment Expo is organized by Jeanette Ipapo –Tuason, who authors the Chicdriven column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and website of the same name. Together with host and actor Issa Litton, they bring together passionate individuals to share, empower and inspire women to “have It all”.

 

On Saturday, October 1, the program will start with a talk on the importance of breast self-examination, and how early detection is your best protection, to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It will be facilitated by Zonta Club of Alabang and the Gender and Development Office of Muntinlupa.

 

It will be followed by the Better You seminar focusing on health and beauty with Calyxta Art Director Margaux Cortez and L’Oreal Chief Make Up Artist Verna Marin. Bikini Athlete and health advocate Hilary Isaac will talk about fitness.

 

At 3pm, Home Hacks presented by PLDT home, features “Mothers Who Brunch” duo Michelle Aventajado and Sabrina Go. PSST.ph Editor-in-chief Kathy Kenny Ngo will be joiningAnOunceOfFaith.com author Monique Ong, who will talk about relationships and marriage.

 

Champion racecar driver and Tuason Racing School President JP Tuason will conduct the Road Safety Seminar Powered by Mazda. The seminar aims to make audiences become empowered road users by being disciplined drivers will follow at 6pm.

 

On October 2, Parenting in the Digital Age Seminar will be the first on stage with Michele Alignay, Psychologist & Co-Author of “Growing Up Wired” and 

Dazzle Ng of the theAsianparent.com.  The seminar aims to help parents cope up with today’s fast-paced lifestyle and how to make technology an ally in molding the next generation.

 

Teens and young women will be the audience for the “I Love Me” seminar presented by PH care and Ponds Anti Acne. It features TV Host & Athlete, Gretchen Ho, TV presenter, musician and Radio DJ Joyce Pring, and Marianne Mencias, the author of “What’s Your Life’s Masterpiece?” This seminar aims to empower young women to be confident and not succumb to the pressures of highly sexualized media and society.  

 

Miriam Quiambao-Roberto, TV Host & Entrepreneur and Jane Kingsu-Cheng, Editor-in-chief of Working Mom Magazine will join forces to discuss a homemakers point-of-view on Financial Wellness.

 

Capping the event is a Parent and Child fashion show presented by Gap and Butterfly Twists. The Expo is also supported by Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls, Philippine Daily Inqurier, Foil-A-Car, PLDT Home, L’Oreal Paris, Standard Insurance. With media partners: Metro, Metro Society, Working Mom, Chalk, Lifestyle, theAsianparent.com, Calyxta, PSST.ph, MommyMundo, and MONEYWISE TV.

 

For more information, please visit www.chicdriven.com, follow @chicdriven on Instagram or like us on facebook/ Chicdriven for more event details.

 

 

 

Unmasking Your Thyroid

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of our neck. The word “thyroid” comes from the Greek word for “shield,” and this powerful little gland is truly one of our great defenders, as it orchestrates an intricate web essential interactions in the body. 

Millions of Filipinos are affected by problems with their thyroid, yet awareness of this disease is very low. The symptoms of thyroid disorders are often mistaken for other diseases, or worse, are ignored by patients with the disease.

ELECTRICITY RATES GO DOWN IN SEPTEMBER

 Meralco announced that overall electricity rates thisSeptember went down by Php 0.0451 per kilowatthour (kWh) for its residential customers. Householdsconsuming 200 kWh will experience a reduction of around Php 9 in their electricity bill. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the overall rate decrease was due to the downward movement in the transmission charge, which more than offset a higher generation charge. Meralco also relaunched its mobile app called MOVE (Meralco Virtual Engine), which has a new ‘Orange Tag’ section. Users can now check how much it would cost to use specific appliances. Download the Meralco MOVE App for free on the AppStore and Google Play Store. For tips and other information, visit www.meralco.com.ph or follow its Twitter (@meralco) or Facebook (facebook.com/meralco) accounts.

 

Converse Debuts #ConversePHCounterClimate

 

BATTLE THE ELEMENTS: CONVERSE DEBUTS

THE NEW COUNTER CLIMATE COLLECTION

Launching this Fall/Winter 2016, Chuck II Leads Converse Footwear Against the Wet Weather

With Canvas, Leather and Rubber

Converse is taking wet weather head-on this season, combining classic sneaker designs with premium weatherized features, with the debut of the Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Footwear Collection. The new collections provide the necessary tools to combat the climate shifts while emphasizing essential weather-beating benefits. The innovative sneaker collections feature a bold mix of colors and materials including water repellent canvas, rubber and leather, and waterproof neoprene. Divided into three unique categories:  Shield Canvas, Leatherand Rubber-- these collections are intended to stand up against the unpredictable inclement weather.

 

Each sneaker has been treated to help tackle rainy weather while maintaining comfort and style. The Converse Counter Climate Shield Canvas sneakers have been given a DWR (durable water repellant) treatment, standing guard as the first line of defense against the rain. 

 

For the holiday season, both new and time-honored styles endure the harsh elements with the Counter Climate Rubber collection. These rubber sneakers are winter-ready with water resistant material and heat retention.

 

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas

Designed for the Chuck Taylor lover who can’t give up their Chucks no matter what the weather, the new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas sneaker combines the enhanced comfort of a Lunarlon sockliner, non-slip padded tongue and micro-suede lining with materials that can also withstand most climate challenges.

Converse has added a water repellent Shield Canvas and a gusseted tongue, as well as removing the medial eyelets to make a durable sneaker that is ready for wet and rainy adventures. The sneakers also feature reflective heel webbing and barrel laces for added visibility in low light environments.

Available colors: Black/Volt, Black/Reflective, White/Lava, Black

Suggested retail price: Php 4,550

 

 

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Rubber 

Another iteration of the Chuck II will also be releasing this fall - the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Rubber.

By incorporating a transparent rubber overlay on the iconic Chuck II silhouette, this allows for the sneaker to breathe while repelling water and protecting feet from the elements.

The sneaker includes all the features and benefits of the Chuck II such as a Lunarlon sockliner and a non-slip padded tongue, while adding a beautifully crafted dimensional canvas for breathability, micro-perforated leather lining for comfort, and a heat reflecting barrier at the footbed for warmth. 

Available Colors: 

Suggested retail price: Php 5,430

 

Converse Cons One Star Shield Canvas

This season, the Converse Cons Star also receives the Shield Canvas treatment, combining the enhanced comfort of a Lunarlon sockliner with a lightweight and breathable canvas that can also withstand the rain.

Added features include a gusseted tongue and removed medial eyelets allowing the sneaker to tolerate wet environments. Traction rubber has also been incorporated to the outsole, providing additional grip. 

Available colors: Black, White, Obsidian 

Suggested retail price: Php 4,250

 

Converse Jack Purcell Signature Twill Shield Canvas

The Converse Jack Purcell Signature collection introduces a thicker Shield Canvas with a water repellent finish, and a tri-color reflective heel stay.

A mesh lining backing the shield canvas regulates temperatures across a range of climates while still keeping the sneaker breathable. Reflective laces add flare while a gusseted tongue construction will prevent water from seeping into the dual pod Nike Zoom Air insole technology. 

Available colors: Inked, Natural 

Suggested retail price: Php 5,590

Converse Jack Purcell Signature M-Series

This fall, Converse introduces a high top silhouette combined with Counter Climate Shield Canvas. Warm, durable and water-repellent, it delivers all-day, on-the-go comfort. The Shield Canvas complements features like Lunarloninsole cushioning, heat regulating mesh lining and a tri-color reflective heel tab for enhanced visibility in low light. 

Available Colors: Hot Cocoa, Black

Suggested retail price: Php 5,430

 

Converse Essentials

The collection features quality and durable everyday basics for your active, on-the-go lifestyle. Constructed for comfort and fit, the Converse Essentials collection will get softer with time. Each piece includes a natural color fade of fabric with long-term wear, durable stitching, and a managed shrinkage fit that remains the same throughout the lifespan. The collection includes the Converse Essentials Tee, Converse Essentials Pullover Hoodie, Converse Essentials Full Zip Hoodie and Converse Essentials Jogger.

Available Colors: Black. Grey, Obsidian, Egret

Suggested retail price: Ranges from Php 899.75 to Php 3,339.75

The new Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Footwear Collection and Essentials are now available at Converse stores nationwide. Visit or www.facebook.com/ConversePhilippines for more!#ConversePHCounterClimate