Sugarleaf Makati offers New Workshop

Sugarleaf Makati recently held a gathering to launch another signature raw food preparation series. Attendees learned a lot about raw food preparation from UP cum laude graduate and Bali-certified raw chef Sonia Astudillo who partners with Sugarleaf Makati for a series of raw food workshops in November through to April 2016. As part of its 4th anniversary activities, the thanksgiving event saw loot bags and raffle prizes of healthy treats being given to attendees, some of whom have supported Sugarleaf Makati since its opening on November 2011. Partner merchants Matstone slow juicer and Vitamix high speed blender demonstrated some healthful and delicious recipes to the delight of the visitors!!

Sugarleaf Makati is a one-stop resource assisting those on different stages of their journey towards health and wellness.

Diners savour an all-day dining menu showcasing the use of organic produce (not necessarily vegetarian or vegan though we’ve options). They have fresh organic salads and appetisers, hot soups as well as ‘sweet fools’-cool fruit-based soups, warm crust sandwiches, paninis and pitas, organic rice meals with free-range chicken, organic pork, grass-fed beef and ocean sea farm-raised bangus and home-made fettucini and ravioli. Real energising hot and cold beverages, desserts and vegan dairy-free ice cream using natural sweeteners powered up with superfood complement and complete the dining experience.

Their menu is simple, nothing too fancy or gourmet, just allowing the organic ingredients’ freshness and health benefits be highlighted.

They wish to dispel misconceptions that healthy doesn’t taste good, is expensive, difficult to prepare, and is mostly just vegetables. For us, there is room in a healthy diet for some animal products, dairy and eggs as long as these are grown organically or naturally. 

Sugarleaf Makati celebrates 4th anniversary with Raw Food Is The New Hot
Sugarleaf Makati continues its 4th anniversary celebrations with #RawFoodIsTheNewHot: a five-part workshop series with UP-cum laude graduate and Bali-certified raw chef Sonia Astudillo. “We are thrilled to be doing what we do best–organise a series of raw classes which our customers, loyal and new appreciate will surely learn a lot from.” Sugarleafer Angelo Narciso Songco shares.

#RawFoodIsTheNewHot will guide students to raw food whether they are in it for the long haul or a quickie adventure,” said Chef Sonia, who’s been teaching raw food classes in Manila since June 2013. Attendees learn a lot from each class and builds up one’s knowledge about raw food, benefits of ingredients, going organic, superfoods and more.

At the end of the day, we decide what is best for us and how committed we are to a certain lifestyle. In my classes, students are introduced to the perks of a healthy raw vegan lifestyle and an array of dishes–most of which are considered the healthier alternatives to the real but not so healthy thing. Classes are held in a very relaxed, home visit like style that welcomes people from all walks of life. Home is the place where you are accepted as you are – whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, raw foodist, meat eater, or an optionarian. In my classes, it’s all about how you feel and how your body reacts to raw food,” said Chef Sonia.

#RawFoodIsTheNewHot will discuss the benefits of raw vegan lifestyle and why it is gaining popularity among the healthy community. “Years ago, we wanted fancy, elaborate dishes. Now we’re moving back to basic, unprocessed food,” observed Chef Sonia.
Join each or all classes and leave feeling at home in your own body.

14 November 2015: Christmas Around the World: Introduction to Raw Vegan Lifestyle

16 January 2016: Chocolates Are Forever: Know your Sweeteners

20 February 2016: Better than A Summer Fling (#CoolingFoodIsTheNewHot): Alkaline vs Acid Food

12 March 2016: French Fit (inspired by the book French Women Don’t Get Fat): Juicing 101 and Healthy Eating Practices

23 April 2016: Living Bread: Food Dehydration 101
All classes are at P2,000 per person per class inclusive of handouts and samplings of at least five dishes. Early bird registration is at P1,800 for payments made two weeks before the class at the store or through bank transfer. P200 discount for senior citizens and students is available. Attend the three workshops and get 75% off on the 5th class or attend four workshops and get the 5th class at 50% off. Workshop includes all course materials, food sampling, and a healthy discussion. Contact Angelo on 0917 803 9055 for more information and reservations.

Venue for all workshops will be at Sugarleaf Makati at the MEDICard Lifestyle Center located at 51 Paseo de Roxas corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Urdaneta Village, Makati City. Email angelo@sugarleafph.com or call, SMS 0917 803 9055 for more information and reservations. Facebook event pages will be created on Sugarleaf Makati and Raw Yogini Sonia.
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Information on each workshop:
14 November 2015 – Christmas Around the World: Introduction to Raw Vegan Lifestyle

Know why more and more why people are transitioning to the raw vegan lifestyle. Learn information on how to stock-up a raw vegan kitchen, how to gradually transition to this lifestyle, and how to celebrate Christmas and not miss out on your usual Holiday dishes

Menu: Christmas Fruit Cake • Mango Cinnamon Tart • Mexican Pizza • Christmas “Turkey” • Apple-Squash Soup
16 January 2016 – Chocolates Are Forever: Know your Sweeteners

It’s a month from Valentine’s Day and what better way to prepare than to learn how to change your ordinary chocolate binge into a guiltless pleasure with several desserts and a couple unexpected savoury chocolate dishes. Know the best sweetener to use to avoid the sugar spike.

Menu: Raw Chocolates • Chocolate Mousse • Raw Yogini Brownies • Chocolate Pasta • Salad with Chocolate Basil Vinaigrette
20 February 2016 – Better than A Summer Fling (#CoolingFoodIsTheNewHot): Alkaline vs Acidic Food

Summer is just around the corner. Stock-up on cooling, non-fattening yet filling dishes and learn which food is making your body acidic and sickly. Who wants to stay in bed sick when everyone else is enjoying the summer hear?

Menu: Raw crackers with Strawberry Sauce • Coconut Yogurt • Walnut Hummus • Tzatziki • Cool Cucumber Spinach Soup
12 March 2016 – French Fit (inspired by the book French Women Don’t Get Fat): Juicing 101 and Healthy Eating Practices

French are one of the healthiest eaters. Mind you, they don’t starve nor do they count calories. It’s all about variety, slow and steady eating, ritual preparation and eating, portion control, substitutions and pacifiers, facing nos petits demons, weekend rewards, and zipper syndrome. Know more about this and eat like a French. Wine for lunch, anyone?

Menu: French Vanilla Ice Cream • Chocolate-Cardamon Truffles • Nutty Couscous • Handmade Cheese • Soupe Exotique
23 April 2016 – Living Bread: Food Dehydration 101

Bread is the ultimate comfort food, at least for Chef Sonia. It was for her the hardest food to give up but not so much anymore with the dehydrator that makes all raw bread feel and taste like the real thing. This all-dehydration class is the icing on the cake of this raw food workshop series.

Menu: Banana-Walnut Loaf • Carrot-Walnut Loaf • Onion Bread • Bagels made into a raw sandwich • Cinnamon Roll

Sugarleaf Makati is only represented by its location at G-2F MediCard Lifestyle Center, 51 Paseo de Roxas corner Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Urdaneta Village, Makati City, Philippines.Telephone (632) 812 7323 Mobile (63 917) 8039 055 Website www.sugarleaf.ph Facebook Sugarleaf Makati (with Honest to Goodness in the profile picture) www.facebook.com/SugarleafMakatiInstagram @sugarleafmakatiNo other site or social media account for Makati

Work out then burn out with RedoxFat

Just how many times have we heard someone say “I can’t feel my legs” after a long strenuous work out at the gym and sees them walk straight to a nearby fast food chain, relate much? I guess we all have moments of weaknesses, no matter how much we feel so motivated at the start of the day at some point we just get so demotivated by how tired we are. Forcing to feel the need to reward ourselves with guilty pleasures like junk foods.


RedoXFat is a slimming food supplement that contains L-Carnitine, a natural antioxidant that aids in fat- burning. Next time you feel burned out and wanting to give in to a guilty pleasure always think about all the efforts you’re going to waste if you let it get to you, and remember RedoXFat can help you big time with achieving your body goals right in time for your next beach getaway.
RedoXFat is available at Mercury Drug and all leading drugstores nationwide at P15.00 per capsule. Slim Down, chin up with RedoXFat

COQ10 Winning streak on a roll

We can’t always be on a winning streak, sometimes we’re faced in situations where it’s just not our day, and worse it can be a week, or a month but one thing is for sure, tough times never lasts but tough people do. Sometimes, just so we cope up on days like these we resort to stress eating which is totally understandable at times, but when it becomes a habit, it can be a dangerous cycle, it can harm our body, especially the functions of your heart.


ATC Coenzyme Q10 is great for the heart, it improves the hearts ability to pump more blood and lowers the viscosity of blood, making it even easier for the heart to function normally. Don’t wait for a heart attack, always keep in mind that you are what you eat, take ATC Coenzyme Q10 for a healthier heart!

Growing up Primrose

When we were young we’ve been bombarded with the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?”  And though it practically changed every year as we grew older, one thing’s for sure, we all wanted to be successful. Times has changed, modern women now has control over different aspects of our daily lives. You see women government leaders, CEO’s, and creators. Women pave paths for themselves now, we see women making rules instead of just blindly following rules made for them. 

Fun Mealtime Transformation with Lactum

Create and capture your own fun mealtime transformation for a chance to win a kitchen showcase from Electrolux and other exciting prizes!

HOW TO JOIN

To join, just upload your own #FunMealtimeTransformation in Facebook or Instagram based on the given inspiration and caption it with #FunMealtimeTransformation. Email the link to lactumfunmealtime@gmail.com with your details and wait for 24-48 hours to see it in the gallery in www.lactum3.com/promo.

Inspirations and submission period are posted on these dates:

Post 1 - September 1-23

Post 2 - October 1-23

PRIZES

20 winners will each receive Electrolux kitchen appliances worth Php20,000 plus Judy Ann's Kitchen Cookbook and 100 winners will get signed Judy Ann's Kitchen cookbook.

We encourage you to join the Panatag moms by uploading your own #FunMealtimeTransformation and get featured in our Lactum page. A token of our gratitute will be provided for your active participation.

For more details about the promo, you may visit www.lactum3.com/promo.

Step Down Abaya

It's so sad when you hear a government official who is supposed to be protecting the interests of the common man like DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya bluntly say Traffic is not fatal. The mess in traffic and the breakdown in the transport system may not be fatal but it's something that could have been prevented. Like in the case of the MRT if Sumitomo is incharge then MRT would not have been in this mess in the first place. They want to take the MRT from the private owners but it's a cesspool for corruption. They increased the fare for the MRT and yet the services have gone from bad to worse.

The “Ber” Months are coming!

There’s a reason why plane tickets to the Philippines become more expensive in the “ber” months. There is simply no happier place during this period. And in this extended period of bliss and friendship, alcohol is an inseparable companion. Make sure that the good times remain worry-free with LiverMarin.
LiverMarin is a dietary supplement that contains Silymarin and Sodium Ascorbate. It protects your liver by acting as an antioxidant, promoting the growth of new liver cells while preventing liver damage. Don’t forget to take LiverMarin every day to keep your liver healthy.
LiverMarin is available at Mercury Drug and all leading drugstores nationwide for P9.00 per capsule.

All-in-one laundry solution for all-around moms

Family always comes first, especially for Filipino moms. No matter how busy they are, Filipino moms ensure they provide the best for their family with their small and grand gestures of love and concern.

In fact, Filipino moms being hands-on goes as far as personally doing the laundry of family members, no matter how wearisome it may get. To help them with this concern, Samsung Digital Appliances introduced a new washing machine that offers an innovative solution made to fit Filipino moms perfectly.

The new washing machine from Samsung comes with features that suit the needs of modern moms and solve the most talked about problems in clothes-washing – labor intensive, inefficient cleaning, and damaged clothes.

For moms, pre-treating is considered a necessary starting point in the laundry process as they feel that hand and machine washing should be combined to ensure efficient cleaning. However, this step is often considered the most grueling step for many since it is usually done in a squatting position.
Samsung Digital Appliances understand these concerns and took them into consideration as they create the newest Samsung fully automatic washing machine with ActivDualWash.

 The ActivDualWash is designed not just to make the pre-treating practice more convenient, but also to revolutionize the Filipino laundry process. To lessen the frequent squatting and bending, it features a dedicated sink, washboard, and water jet, at a convenient place for pre-treating, eliminating the need for moms to work in a squatting position. This reduces back pain as much as 43 percent*. This configuration also provides on-demand water supply, allows effortless scrubbing, and supports hassle-free laundry transfer.

In addition, the Samsung fully automatic washing machine with ActivDualWash also introduces three innovative features including Wobble technology, Magic Filter, and Magic Dispenser, that address Filipino mom’s demand for cleaner and undamaged clothes. Creating a powerful vertical wash motion, the Wobble technology ensures gentle clean and undamaged fabric through preventing tangles and twists. The Magic Dispenser, on the other hand, dissolves detergent through a powerful vortex to guarantee no detergent residues remain on washed clothes. The Magic Filter feature effectively gathers lint and other foreign substances for lint-free clothes and clog-free drainage. These innovations work together to ensure superior fabric care like no other. 

 
These features, included in the latest Samsung fully automatic washing machine with ActivDualWash, address the most common laundering concerns faced by Filipino moms. Aside from these innovative features, the Samsung fully automatic washing machine with ActivDualWash also offers 11 years warranty on its Digital Inverter Technology, which uses less energy, makes less noise, and creates less wear and tear.

Indeed, Samsung fully automatic washing machine with ActivDualWash is the all-in-one laundry solution of hands-on Filipino moms. Beyond cleaning and fabric care, the appliance helps Filipino moms to provide the best for themselves and their family, as lesser time and effort are needed to achieve the best cleaned clothes. Thanks to Samsung Digital Appliances, Filipino moms now have more quality time to enjoy with their loved ones.

Preventing Food Intolerance

Did you know? 99% of Filipinos suffer from food intolerance.

 
Reactions to certain foods are quite common. However, some reactions go unnoticed until certain abnormal manifestations occur – internally (physiological) or externally (physical, i.e. on skin).Where food ALLERGY has almost an immediate reaction, food INTOLERANCE, on the other hand, does not immediately manifest. Sometimes, it takes as much several months or as short as days for symptoms to be obvious.

According to Nutrition and Lifestyle Counselor Ginny Sinense-Marksl, RND, food intolerance often occurs in people who eat normal or even very common food substance (rice, egg, dairy, wheat) that they are highly sensitive to. These foods cause inflammations in their body that could manifest as allergy-like reactions such as diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps and at times, skin rashes that almost never seem to subside.Also, it could be one of the major reasons why it is difficult to manage any weight problem.

Food intolerance may involve some or all the same symptoms as food allergies. “While food allergies are acute reactions to a particular food substance and can cause life-threatening symptoms, food intolerance is chronic and less severe but, nevertheless aggravating to optimum health,” said Marksl.

A number of reactions surface when a person is found to be intolerant on a specific food item. However, some people could still eat small amounts of food they are “intolerant” to without any immediate physiological or physical reaction.

Though minimum to no immediate reaction occurs, chronic exposure to a food substance a person is intolerant to can be potentially hazardous to health due to constant presence of inflammation in the body as Marksl further explained.

Food Intolerance is a type III food item that occurs when the body produces Immunoglobulin (IgG) as a reaction to allergenic food.

Immunoglobulin are a class of proteins that function as antibodies produced by the immune system in response to foreign bodies that enter the body. Various studies reveal that if food with high IgG levels are eliminated from the diet, symptoms can be reduced.

“Not knowing where you’re intolerant to could lead to chronic diseases such as abdominal bloating and fluid retention, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, and asthma,” said Carmie De Leon, vice president for sales and marketing of Healthway Medical. “This makes a Food Intolerance Test all the more important.”

Healthway Medical, the most trusted and preferred mall-based clinics in the Philippines, recommends every children and adult alike to undergo a Food Intolerance Test (FIT) or Food Print Test to identify which food groups are safe to eat. 

 FIT is the most advanced and comprehensive laboratory service that detects the presence of igG-food specific antibodies to a wide range of food people consume every day.
Healthway’s FIT is inclusive of a consultation with nutritionist to guide you through the FIT service and to explain the findings of the test.

“Not having your test now can be potentially dangerous since some people have high IgG levels but do not experience the symptoms,” De Leon said. “There are others who even feel better short after they eat food at which they are intolerant to, but continuing to take these food groups may re-grow the symptoms to much worse cases. Still, once symptoms occur, it is recommended to avoid all other members of that food group unless tested negatively.”

De Leon concluded, “Early detection of food intolerance will go a long way in ensuring one’s optimum health. If you want to achieve a quality life, make sure to add sleep, right food intake, exercise, and de-stressing as part of your daily routine. When you start living a healthy life, everything else will follow.”

If you think you have the symptoms of food intolerance, visit Healthway Medical Clinics at the Alabang Town Center, Edsa Shangri-la, Market! Market!, Festival Mall, Healthway Manila, SM The Block and Greenbelt 5.
For more details, please contact (02) 751-4929 or visit www.healthway.com.ph.

Heart your Life

Lessen the tension of Hypertension

You can’t deal with something half-heartedly and expect to do well, just like having hypertension. You can’t just shrug it off and ignore the risks. In our country, an alarming number of Filipinos are afflicted with this condition; 75% follow strict compliance while 25% don’t. If you suddenly realize that hypertension could lead to more serious conditions such as stroke, heart attack or heart failure will you still shrug it off? As the number of people with healthy lifestyle continues to decline, ATC Healthcare is here to promote the well-being of people.

ATC Coenzyme Q10, also known as the Heart Energizer, improves the heart’s ability to pump more blood. It also lowers the viscosity or the thickness of the blood, making it easier for the heart to function normally while maintaining a person’s normal blood pressure. If you have hypertension and ignoring the risks, it’s time to heart your life. With ATC Coenzyme Q10, you’re in good heart. ATC Coenzyme Q10 is priced at P18.00 per capsule and is available in all leading drugstores nationwide. ATC Coenzyme Q10 is recommended to be taken one capsule with warm water before every meal. For more tips on how to take good care of your heart, like ATC Coenzyme Q10 on Facebook – www.fb.com/ATCCoenzymeQ10

CFL or LED? Which is the better light for you

 

 

 

With lots of attributes to consider, which is really better for you? Let’s scale it down.

 

CFL

 

CFL also known as compact fluorescent is your mini version of a standard fluorescent light bulb.

 

CFL gives lighting efficiency and has been used for decades now and it has graced our homes as it fits perfectly in an ordinary socket without using an adaptor.

 

CFLs normally takes a few moments to warm up and reach its full brightness.

 

However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which normally does not cause any hazard but if the bulb breaks accidentally, that’s where the problem comes in. Mercury has been banned in the medical field due to its harmful effect on human health.

 

Regular CFL bulbs lasts up to 6000 hours

 

Average energy use per year: 767 KWh/yr

 

Average cost in the Philippines: Php 125 to 300

 

LED

 

LED or Light Emitting Diodes was introduce several years back with the promise of lowering your electric bill. 

 

According to the study made by Lighting Research Center, LED light bulbs work by bringing together currents with a positive and negative charge to create energy released in the form of light. The result of this is a fast source of light that is reliableand instantaneous.

 

LED bulbs also fits an ordinary socket without the need of an adaptor and it bright up as soon as you switch it on.

 

LED bulbs is considered good for the environment and are endorsed by green movements.

 

LED bulbs generally cost more to buy although manufacturing technologies are lowering these prices as we move along.

 

Regular LED lasts anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours.

 

Average energy use per year: 329 KWh/yr

 

Average cost in the Philippines: Php300 to 800

 

 

Equal Factor

 

Both serves your lighting needs efficiently. Both fits in sockets of your lamps and fixtures. Meaning, if you don’t consider the chances of your bulb breaking then you would likely choose CFL over LED because of the price difference.

 

Points to Ponder:

 

CFL might cost less but it requires you to buy more bulbs over time whereas LED lights last longer, so even though you’re paying more at purchase, you buy fewer bulbs in the long run.

 

Considering the humid weather in the Philippines, we should also consider that CFL bulb emits more heat than LED bulb, thus, by choosing wisely, you can reduce the heat index in your home.

 

Moreover, if you care for the environment, Lower energy consumption decreases carbon dioxide emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.

 

CD-R Kings makes it easier for you to decide

 

CD-R King, your one-stop media provider gives you the ease of choosing by taking away the drawback of price difference by making LED bulb available to the General public at a more affordable price.

 

This is effort compliments their advocacy in encouraging people to care for the environment during their California e-bike campaign early this year.

 

It is also noted that CD-R King offers several choices of LED bulbs with different price range both for personal and industrial use.

 

Below are some of the choices for regular household use.

 

 

For other variants, you may visit CD-R king branches or check out their website at www.cdrking.com. 

A Family Photo that can last a lifetime from Pampers

Baby's firsts are always precious, and every mom surely wants to preserve those moments for life. J, even in this digital age where everything can be uploaded and stored online, there’s no guarantee that those photos are perpetually available for viewing or downloading.<!--more-->

Because your baby’s first moments deserve to be treasured forever, the world’s leading diaper brand brings you the very first Pampers First Family Photo Shoot in select stores in Metro Manila. Enjoy a free pictorial done by the professionals and get two wetproof family portraits that can last for up to 100 years.

Those who bought  Pampers Baby Dry or Pampers Premium Care jumbo or super jumbo pack at participating establishments were able to have their photos taken.

Those who signed the waiver for Facebook posting can download the digital file from Pampers Philippines FB page three (3) days after the event.

Some people who has water-damaged photos of their baby, Pampers helped them restore and even transform them into waterproof portraits they just bought it the Pampers Baby Dry Wetproof Milestones Photo Restoration Service  at Marketplace, Rockwell for Evaluation.

For more details, visit the Pampers Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PampersPh).

Second Frigga Charmed Life Shop Now Open

Six months after the first Frigga Charmed Life shop opened at SM Mall of Asia, international fengshui master Marites Allen led the soft opening of a second shop at the Fourth Floor of The Block at SM North EDSA on June 1, 2015.

Frigga Charmed Life is a clothing and accessories brand, a first-of-its-kind fashion line that combines chic designs with fengshui principles to attract good fortune for its users.“What makes Frigga unique is that it does not only offer nice and trendy items, but it also helps enhance the lives of its customers,” says Marites, of Frigga’s corporate mission and what sets it apart from other retailers.  

Since its online site (www.frigga.co.uk) went live early last year, Frigga has shipped to over 16 countries worldwide. The opening of physical shops in Manila provides Philippine buyers access to regularly updatedluck-enhancing designs for both men and women. For value-added services, a Frigga fan page on Facebook offers lucky fashion tips daily and publishes monthly fengshui fashion forecasts with suggested luck enhancers for its followers. 

In store for early customers are the latest designs of tops and ensembles, casual and office attire, lounge dresses, and accessories to complete the desired auspicious look. Men’s wear are also available as Frigga’s way of honoring dads on Father’s Day this month.Many high-end pieces, including ladies’ hand bags, scarves, and men’s wallets have been swept off the shelves by avid customers since the shop opened. Luck-enhancing items such as wall papers, prints, and paintings—good for either personal use or gifts--are also available. For a limited period, Marites is making herself available for personalized consultations at the shop.

In the same manner that the first Frigga boutique offers a unique fashion experience for customers via its digital effects, the new Frigga place at The Block uses a visually engaging boutique layout that will make shopping more pleasant and enjoyable.  An auspicious Tree of Life is an interesting focal point where customers can stick on notes regarding their inspiring experiences with Frigga and fengshui. 

“I hope our friends and other fengshui followers will be pleased with the design of our new store, just as we are excited to bring all these innovations their way,” says Marites. “Frigga shall endeavor to launch new products, like the new bangles for men and women and the beautiful pouch for daily use, plus many more,” she adds. “It’s our own gesture of thanks and appreciation for the support they’ve shown us all these years.”

 

Frigga Charmed Life is an international brand owned by the House of Allen Ltd. of London. It is registered in 27 European countries and selected cities in Asia. For inquiries, please call (0920) 9509390 or visit www.frigga.co.uk.

One Lightning Corporation launches the complete beauty regimen

The quest for the ultimate beauty product is now over. One Lightning Corporation has combined together ingredients known for their anti-ageing, moisturizing, and skin protecting effects to create beauty products that have been proven effective and safe. 

Shizen Charcoal soap has been uniquely formulated to be a skin detoxifier, helping to clarify and lighten the skin.

 

It is a good anti-aging product as well as an effective treatment for acne and other skin problems. With regular use, notice a much younger and suppler skin.

 

This rare product boasts of ingredients like papaya extract that gives a beautiful glow to your skin. It breaks down inactive cells which cleanses the pores and removes dead skin cells. L-glutathione is a protein that effectively whitens dark spot and blemishes. It is proven safe and is a natural occurring compound which fights free radical and protects skin against caused by UV exposure and free radicals. Activated charcoal has the ability to absorb into the skin and draw out dirt and oil which block the pores.

 

Niacinamide is known to be a very good skin whitening formula with anti-aging and acne treatment formulation. Virgin Coconut Oil has a soothing and moisturizing effect that is suitable for treating rashes, skin problems and pigmentation. It is ideal for skin care. It helps prevent blemishes, skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkling of skin.

Exclusively distributed by One Lightning Corporation. For more information, call +632 226 4111. 

 

Summer, sexy ingredients all in one juice

Summer’s unbearable heat has reached all-time high. A refreshing drink is all we need to keep us cool, calm and collected the rest of the season. It is even better if it comes with health-related benefits like energy boosting, anti-aging, whitening, and losing excess weight. 

 

Depending on what you need, One Juice has three kinds of refreshments that not only offer a cool respite from this oppressing summer heat but also a healthy alternative to sodas and other sugary drinks. One Juice aims to provide consumers with options wherein they will embrace a healthy, sexy lifestyle without having to go under the knife. 

 

One Juice Guava Tea has ingredients that help keep your skin youthful and glowing. Guava is known to help improve skin texture and elasticity. Glutathione is believed to help promote skin whitening. Collagen can help delay the signs of aging. Black tea, which is rich in anti-oxidants, helps increase your energy and metabolism. It contains stevia as well which is known to be an organic sugar substitute with zero calories. 

 

One Juice Guyabano boasts of a unique blend of fruits and organic ingredients that will help you lose weight while staying healthy. Guyabano is said to aid the body in losing weight and increasing energy level. Mangosteen is another popular ingredient that helps you lose weight and reduce cholesterol. Wheat grass helps suppress appetite and improve digestion. Barley grass is believed to help boost immune system and balance the body's acid level. Spirulina is a dietary supplement that helps in weight loss.

 

One Juice Green Tea helps promote weight loss and boost energy with ingredients like green tea, a known antioxidant that helps you lose weight and reduce your risk to cancer; garcinia cambogia, which is said to be a fat blocker and appetite suppressant; and L-Carnitine, which can help increase metabolism, boost energy and lose weight. 

 

Exclusively distributed by One Lightning Corporation. For more information, call +632 226 4111.

Youthful, glowing skin thru diamond beads

 

With summer soon over, school opening beckons. Expect traffic to worsen and more hours for students to reach school and the working populace to get to work. This also means exposing the skin to harmful elements as we go about performing our daily chores and routines.

One surefire weapon to keep the skin always clean, radiant, fair and smooth to the touch is LE MEILLEUR Micro Diamond Scrub. It effectively purifies the skin as it is enriched with spherical, wax-based mechanical exfoliators known as Cirabelle beads. Set aside the tiniest bit of apprehension since Cirabelle beads are proven to be safe for everyday use. 

 

Other than Cirabelle beads, LE MEILLEUR also provides the skin with two great sources of antioxidants, namely Vitamin E, a beauty vitamin that protects the body tissues from free radicals and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), a naturally occurring organic compound. It also contains Retinol which also works as an antioxidant and increases collagen production resulting to a youthful skin.  

 

Completing the components of this beauty miracle are Papaya Extract which gets rid of inactive cells, cleanses the pores, and gives the skin a lovely glow and Glycolic Acid whose ability to treat acne, exfoliation, and chemical peels dermatologist and experts vouch for. 

Exclusively distributed by One Lightning Corporation. For more information, call +632 226 4111.

 

Honda Smart Technology to Fuel the Success of New Generation BeAT-FIeSP Series in the Philippine Scooter Market!

The  Honda’s mere reputation alone as the world’s No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, any product that comes out of the company’s assembly plants anywhere in the world is sure to draw attention and generate enthusiasm in their respective local markets.

The New Generation BeAT-FI eSP Series would be no different at all from the historic and long list of motorcycle and scooter lines that Honda has introduced and brought to the world. 

Abaya, DOTC, Corruption Not A Great Combo

MRT-3 riders and the people don’t have any idea, as in none, how much has been spent on supposed repairs and rehab.  Anybody correct me if I’m  wrong b but to date, the mrt management has never given a public breakdown  of what particular repairs or rehabilitation works must be done and how much will each cost, before they increased fares sky-high. Passengers and the public as a whole do not know anything on what repairs or rehab works have been done, if indeed anything has or is being done.

The Bloody Truth

The bloody truth about the Mamasapano debacle is that we are exposing our brave men and women in uniform to extremely dangerous situations without the proper equipment and logistics, and under very awkward conditions. Imagine the need to coordinate and seek clearance from other armed groups before you could carry out your COVERT operations. That requires rewriting the dictionary.

The Bloody Truth

The bloody truth about the Mamasapano debacle is that we are exposing our brave men and women in uniform to extremely dangerous situations without the proper equipment and logistics, and under very awkward conditions. Imagine the need to coordinate and seek clearance from other armed groups before you could carry out your COVERT operations. That requires rewriting the dictionary.

No Takers

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has started inviting firms to submit documents to express their interest on projects involving the improvement of the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 (MTR-3). In its Request for Expression of Interest, the DOTC said it is looking for companies that are interested in providing consultancy services for the MRT-3 system.

Be Fair and Don't Raise The Fare

The Department of Transportation and Communication Secretary Emilio Abaya has ample guts to proceed with his planned strategies to complete the buyout as per his latest announcement of Department Order for MRT in Metro Manila.

Jun Abaya’s confidence coupled by the administration support  in backing up the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) made him the focus of so many disappointments coming from different sectors of the society. The Administration’s truly involved and believed the same way as he did. Moreover, he has the support for this MRT3 endeavor all along.

Be Fare

Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph “Jun” Abaya failed to attend Wednesday’s hearing on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) fare hike supposedly to attend preparations for the papal visit. Jun Abaya considers a papal visit more important than answering the people of the Philippines- now we know where we stand don't we, or maybe we've always known.

Untimely Increase

Commuters are railing against the upcoming fare increases of 50 to 87 percent on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit(MRT) starting Jan. 4, pointing out that LRT-1 and MRT-3 trains often break down.

WIth Victoria Court Parties Are Beyond Ordinary

Victoria Court offers world-class suites, each one distinct from the other. The most sought after suites are the Asgard inspired from the movie Thor, the romantic Marrakesh Suite, Batcave from The Dark Night and other fun exciting themes for you to choose from.Their guests have a wide choice of rooms depending on size, design and preferred themes: Standard, Deluxe and Suites with variants of mini-suites, regular suites and super thematic suites, all different themes. At Victoria Court, no two rooms are the same.

Can We Afford MRT Buyout

The Senate is effectively aborting the planned government takeover of the breakdown-prone Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 next year.Senators are insisting on their decision to take out the P53.9-billion appropriation in the proposed P2.606-trillion 2015 national budget for the buyout plan even if the House of Representatives would insist on retaining it.

We Cannot Afford The Buyout

The government wants to buy out the Metro Manila Line 3 (MRT) to take over its operation. Their target date is First quarter of this year. But it is impossible if they do that because as of now they had a complaint from Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC). This company filed a suit in arbitration tribunal in Singapore against the Philippine government for throwing all of their rights. The government signed the 1999 BLT agreement that the MRTC. MRTC private shareholders has the right to operate the MRT and they have also a right to choose contractor for the train development.questioning the government: why they gave a contract to Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co.? Without any proper consultation on their side; but Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya that said that they are not worried, they are very confident that the buyout will happen.

Your baby’s precious CORD blood can save his precious life

As mothers, you will do anything for your child.  Even way before they are brought into this world, your instincts kick in and you tirelessly worry about your baby.  You want to learn everything there is to learn and more importantly, you want to protect them from anything and everything that can harm them be it the common cold or a fever; and if you had your way, you would gladly get sick for your child.  And your anxiety is not without reason, since there are many childhood diseases that can be harmful or even fatal to children. 

Mobilizing to Improve Healthcare Systems in Rural Areas

First Row, L-R: Asec Gerardo Bayugo, ZFF BOT Daniel Zuellig, ZFF President Ernesto Garilao, ZFF Chairman Roberto Romulo, ZFF BOT Reiner Gloor, ZFF BOT Kasigod Jamias, ZFF BOT David Zuellig, ZFF BOT Dr. Esperanza Cabral

Second Row, L-R:  Hinatuan Mayor Candelario Viola, Magsaysay Mayor Rommel Dela Torre, Cataingan Mayor Wilton Kho, Mandaon Mayor Kristine Salve Hao, Matuguinao Mayor Melissa Dela Cruz, Tinambac Mayor Ruel Velarde, Del Carmen Mayor Alfredo Coro II, San Fernando Mayor Eugenio Lagasca, Jr.

Weak health systems, poor health-seeking behavior, absence of adequate road infrastructure, and lack of transportation facilities prevent Filipinos living in rural communities from accessing quality healthcare services, according to eight municipality mayors from geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA).

In a colloquium hosted by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) titled "Bridging Social and Health Inequities: The GIDA Experience," the mayors who also stand as their respective municipality's health leaders shared health challenges experienced by GIDA residents, as well as the reforms implemented to address those health gaps with the help of their local communities and ZFF.

Bid or No Bid

 The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has declared a failure of bidding for the P2.2-billion maintenance contract for the Metro Rail Transit line 3 (MRT-3) after no bidders showed up.

MRT-3 and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) spokesman Hernando Cabrera said the government is now reviewing the terms of reference of the three-year maintenance contract due to the issues raised by prospective bidders.

Who Gains From MRT 3 Buyout?

There are yet again several controversies surrounding this plan of a buyout. People have wondered why all of the sudden Aquino wants to push through with this expensive buyout which will cost us P56 Billion pesos to complete. Aquino stated that it was to end the huge rental fees the government pays for private sector who owns the MRT3. It was estimated that this buyout will be finalized on the first quarter of 2015.

No To MRT Shutdown

Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya has backtracked on his proposal for a temporary shutdown of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT). Even if he didn't backtrack I still wouldn't say yes to this plan. The operations of MRT-3 have been hampered by a series of breakdowns brought about by broken rails, non-working communications system as well as floods. Last Aug. 13, a train overshot the Taft Avenue station and hit a concrete barrier, injuring at least 36 passengers.

The MRT Mess

The Senate public services committee turned into a mediator while the Department of Transportation and Communications chief Joseph Emilio "Jun" Abaya and Fil-Estate and MRT Holdings Chair Roberto Sobrepeña gave their respective sides to the story on the sorry state of the mass rail transit system MRT 3. Bob Sobrepeña revealed MRTC tried four times to buy new trains for the mass rail system as early as 2004, but there was no action on the part of DOTC.

MRT Crossroads

The Metro Rail Transit Corporation expresses concerns on the purchasing of new trains which are scheduled to arrive next year may not be compatible with the system. MRTC Chairman Robert John Bob Sobrepeña says the DOTC has kept them out of the loop in MRT Holdings operations. He adds, they were not consulted on the purchase of the new trains.

Malacañang is quick to rally, defend, coddle (pick any of those that will all work just the same) behind embattled Transportation and Communications Secretary Jun Abaya.Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda affirmed that Abaya is ready to clear his name on the alleged anomalous Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 contract although he would not be compelled to go on leave pending the investigation by the Ombudsman. But still to be tagged  as Abaya corruption you should have delicadeza to resign.

According to him this is another arena where Secretary Jun Abaya will be willing and ready to face whatever accusation is hurled against him. Why can’t he do it now? Why will he have to wait til he is asked to do so?

Government Should Reach Out To MRTC

I think the government should dialogue with MRTC so they can improve the system, the spare-parts condition, improve the maintenance, bring about new trains—together. Because that’s how it was envisioned in the agreement. We own it, they operate. We have to work together,Bob Sobrepena's first live interview about MRT expalined a lot of things.

Senate starts MRT Investigation

I was happy about the Sen. Grace Poe's visitation. The senate really felt the need to see the current situations of the Senate MRT probing system and experience what commuters are experiencing. This only proves that DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya has no concern to the public. The fact that they rode the car for seniors and ladies area really says a lot. While Senator Grace Poe went incognito and really understood what the typical commuter  felt really tells the typical Filipino that they understand what they are going thru.

The Long Wait Is Far From Over

 The solution is simple really and I don't understand why things have to be complicated , raise the MRT fare and find a way to make the buses plying EDSA run faster . Our train fares are the cheapest in the world. There is a saying, if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. If pinoys can afford the most expensive cellphones, and change everytime a new model comes along, (not to mention load everyday so they can text and FB non-stop), I dont see any reason why they cant add five pesos more to have a safer and more comfortable train ride to work.