Dingdong Dantes: "Providing good nutrition balance and strength is the first step in helping our parents fulfill their dreams" - Nutrition plays a vital role in helping older adults maintain strength and achieve their dreams

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Dingdong Dantes : "Providing good nutrition balance and strength is the first step in helping our parents fulfill their dreams." 

While as you age, hormonal changes can contribute to how your body builds and stores muscle, most cases of sarcopenia are linked to poor nutrition as well as inactivity.  A dramatic loss in muscle mass and strength as you age. Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of aging, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults.

One of the best ways to support strength building is good nutrition. We must have balanced meals throughout the day. Vitamins and a protein-rich diet may be key for combating aging-related loss of muscle mass .

A new surveyi found that 9 out of 10 older Filipino adults still have dreams they wish to fulfill, but lack of strength prevents them from fulfilling their dreams. In the survey sponsored by Abbott, children acting as caregivers (aged 30-50) and parents (aged 50-70) were asked about fulfilling their dreams – including what they were and what, if anything, prevented them from realizing their dreams. 

NUTRITION FOR STRENGTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT ARE VITAL TO HELPING PARENTS FULFILL THEIR DREAMS 

The importance of family closeness and support is evident across both parents and their children, as the responses from the caregivers complement those of their parents. The majority of surveyed caregivers knew their parents well, with 83 percent of them saying they are aware of their parents’ dreams and are willing to support them. 

Ninety-three percent of Filipinos aged 50+ think that poor physical condition limits them from fulfilling dreams. But only 20 percent of caregivers considered addressing their parents’ physical strength with nutritional support to help them to achieve their dreams. 

The findings suggest that while the caregivers support their parents’ dreams mostly through financial assistance and helping them find the time, more can be done to help make these dreams a reality, particularly as it relates to how older adults get the right nutrition. Filipino caregivers could therefore consider helping their parents maintain good physical health and strength to live an active life.

PROPER NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL FOR STAYING HEALTHY AND STRONG AS ONE AGES 

Dr. Jose Rodolfo Dimaano Jr., Medical Director of Abbott’s nutrition business in the Philippines. 

"As one grows older, nutrition gaps and declining lean body mass contribute to the loss of physical strength, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs," said Dr. Jose Rodolfo Dimaano Jr., medical director of Abbott’s nutrition business in the Philippines. 

"Maintaining good physical strength in older adults enables them to pursue their unfulfilled dreams in retirement," Dr. Dimaano added.

He further emphasized that proper nutrition is an important determinant of strength, and good health is the starting point for everything that is possible in life.

However, Dr. Dimaano noted that older adults’ intake of nutrients and protein from a regular diet may still be insufficient, thus nutritional supplements may be required to fill nutrition gaps. Nutrition gaps are brought about by poor digestion and nutrient absorption, illness-induced poor appetite, poor dental function, or some loss of the ability to chew, 3-4 which are all common conditions found in older adults.

This is where nutritional supplements like Ensure play a role. Ensure  is scientifically designed to provide essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and protein to help with physical strength. It also has other ingredients like medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), dietary fibers, and Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) for easy digestion and for a healthy digestive tract. Research shows that supplementing with Ensure® for 8 weeks can help increase physical strength5* needed by older adults to fulfill their dreams.

The ‘Ensure Strength to Fulfill Your Dreams’ campaign aims to remind both caregivers and parents to take the necessary action in helping older Filipino adults have good nutrition to maintain their strength. The campaign also encourages older adults to stay in good physical condition to enjoy an active retirement. 

Actor Dingdong Dantes has a real-life experience with helping his father achieve his dreams. He knew he had to do something when his father implied that he might be too old to revive his passion for riding motorcycles. Dingdong started to refurbish his father’s motorcycle and also reminded his father to build the energy and fitness he needs in order to enjoy a good motorcycle ride. 

“As a son, it’s my duty to remind him about proper nutrition - for him to stay stronger so he can fulfill his dreams. By doing so, he will be able to live his life strongly and to the fullest,” said Dingdong Dantes. 

Ensure can be consumed by adults as a nutritional supplement that can also be a sole source of nutrition for elderly, people not eating well or recovering from an illness or surgery, and for those who are about to undergo surgery.

About Abbott:

At Abbott, we’re committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we’ve brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 74,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

i1 Survey conducted by MS Brion Research Services Co. on behalf of Abbott Nutrition. The survey analyzed 100 parents aged 50–70 and 100 children acting as caregivers aged 30-50, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) method.

² Guenter P, Jensen G, Patel V, Miller S, Mogensen KM, Malone A, et al. Addressing Disease-Related Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients: A Call for a National Goal. Joint Commission journal on quality and patient safety / Joint Commission Resources. 2015;41(10):469-73.

³ Guiglia R, et al. Curr Pharm Des. 2010;16:619-630

⁴ Petersen, EP. The World Oral Health Report 2003. World Health Organization; 2003

⁵ Edington J, Barnes R, Bryan F, Dupree E, Frost G, Hickson M, et al. A prospective randomized controlled trial of nutritional supplementation in malnourished elderly in the community: clinical and health economic outcomes. Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland). 2004;23(2):195-204.

*Results based on a clinical trial in malnourished elderly subjects.

Abbott Ensure^®

The Abbott Ensure® product range uses science-based nutrition formula to provide good nutrition and is shown to help support long-lasting strength¹. When consumed in appropriate amounts, Ensure can help fill nutritional deficits to meet daily nutrition requirements with a complete blend and balanced nutrition including high protein, prebiotics and 28 essential vitamins and minerals.

Research shows that drinking Ensure twice a day, in addition to a regular diet, for 8 weeks can help increase muscle strength¹.

Abbott Ensure® Key Features:

• Complete and balanced nutrition with three major nutrients and 28 vitamins and minerals meeting the recommendations of nutritional experts
• High protein to build and maintain body tissue
• Prebiotics to help promote digestive tract health and support probiotic ecology
• Suitable for people with lactose intolerance

Ensure^® is available worldwide in more than 80 countries. In the Philippines, Ensure is recognized as the number one adult nutrition brand and most recommended by doctors.^2-3

References

1.  Edington, J., et al., A prospective randomised controlled trial of nutritional supplementation in malnourished elderly in the community: clinical and health economic outcomes. Clin Nutr, 2004. 23(2): p. 195-204. (note: 8 weeks)
2. PPI Retail Data. July 2014 – June 2015.
3. PMDI Prescription Data for the period of July 2014 - June 2015
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Hopeless cases no more - Immunotherapy drug for advanced stages of lung cancer and melanoma now in the Philippines

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 MSD launched the New Trend in Cancer Treatment held at the Manila Diamond Hotel, Manila City,  March 17, 2016 

“Addressing the rising incidence of cancer is indeed a tough road to embark on. MSD has been dedicating its resources to developing innovative oncology medicines. Pembrolizumab propelled our research efforts to understand of the role of the immune system and the PD-L1 pathway in cancer treatment” said Dr. Beaver Tamesis, President and Managing Director of MSD in the Philippines.

With this immunotherapy finally available in the Philippines, cancer patients need not equate being diagnosed with advanced or metastatic lung cancer or melanomas a death sentence. Thanks to this breakthrough in cancer medication, patients in the Philippines and abroad have a ray of hope and confidence in what used to be a hopeless case.

An educational article sponsored by MSD

The spark of hope has never been brighter for Filipino patients with advanced stages of lung cancer and melanoma. MSD in the Philippines, a leader in oncology research and development just introduced immunotherapy, one of the most innovative cancer treatment methods to date.

One type of immunotherapy called immune checkpoint inhibitors is a form of cancer treatment that prevents the interaction between the immune system’s T-cells and the tumors. When tumors and T-cells interact, a protein found in the tumor called the Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) deactivates T-cells so they become incapable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells. Through immunotherapy, this interaction is blocked so that T-cells can detect and ward off the cancer cells.

In the Philippines, the anti PD-L1 immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of advanced or metastatic lung cancer and melanoma after failing first-line treatment. In a media roundtable symposium held March 17 in Manila, Dr Gerardo Cornelio, Cancer Institute Head of St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City shared that "Pembrolizumab has the potential to become an integral part of cancer treatment. It has and will be tested across a broad spectrum of cancers." 

Burden of Disease

Cancer is one of the most challenging diseases and annual cases are expected to rise to 22 million within the next two decades. In 2012 alone, there were 14 million new cases reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) with 8.2 million cancer-related deaths. A significant contributor to this statistic is lung cancer, which is the top cause of cancer mortality for both sexes worldwide.

Sadly, incidence from the Philippines is not far off from the global data. According to Globocan 2012, Iung cancer is the second most common cancer in incidence and mortality among Filipino men and women.

As for melanoma, a skin cancer whose risk factors include sun exposure, fair complexion and genetics, around 300 Filipinos are affected annually. Though melanoma is not one of the most common cancers in the country, early diagnosis remains a challenge for most patients. 

The good news is that for many cancers there have been significant breakthroughs – from prevention to treatment options – however, the unmet needs remain high. 

Durable responses, lower toxicities

Clinical trials have shown immunotherapy’s efficacy in the treatment of advanced lung cancer and melanoma. According to a study published in LANCET, Pembrolizumab showed superior overall survival with less high-grade toxicity for previously treated, PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Results of the trials showed that the most common side effects for lung cancer patients receiving Pembrolizumab were decreased appetite, fatigue, nausea, and rash.

Clinical trials also showed that Pembrolizumab has superior anticancer activity in patients with advanced melanoma who failed previous therapies. In terms of safety profile, Pembrolizumab showed a lower incidence of treatment-related adverse events compared to chemotherapy. 

Biomarkers play a key role in patient response

The expression of a certain biomarker in patients’ tumors played an important role in their response to Pembrolizumab. Biomarkers are proteins found in a patient’s tissue, blood or fluids that can help determine the outcome of a patient’s disease or response to medication. Clinical trials have shown that if a patients’ tumors express the biomarker Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1), patients are more likely to have a better response to the drug.

To maintain a safe and secure shopping center, Tutuban Center holds bomb explosion and simulation exercise

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Whenever the names Tutuban and Divisoria are mentioned, it means shopping. Tutuban Center in Divisoria provides a bargain haven in the shopping world - everything people wants and needs under the sun. Going and on the Tutuban Center, experience the hassle of traffic, parking shortage, wrestling though crowds, overcrowding, and skimpy streets. And there are cheaters, pickpockets, not good people and criminals who are just waiting for an opportune time to strike.

Security concerns is one thing important to all. For the past years I go to Tutuban I think policemen are inadequate to keep a close watch on thousands of shoppers. 

But these days, Tutuban personnel and police officers are doing activities to secured the place and provide assistance to people who may take advantage of the daily sale, availing of bargain prices being offered in the city’s prime shopping center,

To maintain the safety and security of shoppers, Tutuban Center recently conducted an bomb explosion and simulation exercise to test the capability of its emergency response team.

The simulated exercise was also meant to determine the strength and weaknesses of its Disaster Emergency Response Team (DERT) in responding to emergency situations and enhance its response procedures when dealing with delicate situations.

Tutuban’s Assistant Vice President-Safety and Compliance, Ted Mosquito, led the activity in close coordination and collaboration with PNP Police Station 2 to comply with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Council (NDRRMC) manual and its implementing rules. The station, located at Nolasco corner Morga Streets in Tondo, Manila, has jurisdiction over Tutuban, and is headed by P/Supt. Nick Pinion.

“We have conducted this activity on a yearly basis in our efforts to serve our customers better, and maintain a safe and secure shopping center. By doing so, we also train and equip with enough knowledge and awareness our DERT staff, our tenants, employees and contracted service providers on how to respond and react properly in this kind of emergency,” explains Mosquito.

The activity was conducted in two phases: preparation and actual. Preparation involved coordination, collaboration and meetings with concerned offices/units and careful planning in terms of personnel and logistics, and the actual, where there were lectures, briefings and rehearsals of Tutuban’s DERT and other participants to ensure success.

Bottom line, the participants were proven effective and efficient in performing their individual roles and assigned tasks when responding to this type of emergency.

There were a total of 168 registered participants, comprised mostly of Tutuban personnel and police officers from Precincts 6 and 7 both under Police Station 2. Other units that participated include the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EOD), the Special Reaction Unit (SRU), Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) and the Manila Traffic Bureau, plus other Manila Police Department (MPD) units headed by no less than P/Senior Superintendent Carlito Felicano.

Tutuban Center is located along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight.

Visit the Facebook page Fb.com/TutubanCenter, follow at Twitter and Instagram accounts, @TutubanCenter.

Let Globe take you to your next summer adventure! Globe takes over summer with the best line-up of events all throughout the season

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Globe brings you the best events from all over the Philippines at the most exciting season and everyone is getting ready to top last year’s summer trips with new adventures!

Globe gears up with an awesome line-up - from the biggest music festivals, coolest movie premieres, to the finest beach parties and gaming festivals of the year, it will definitely be a wonderful summer ahead!

Let Globe take you to your next summer adventure! 

Choose your destination among the list of events below.

To get first dibs on how to get free passes to these events, just follow @enjoyGlobe on Twitter and Instagram, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GlobePH and visit www. globe.com.ph/summer-promos 

DALOY IS IN MALASIMBO LIGHTS AND DANCE FEST AGAIN THIS YEAR! We are Leeroy New's Aliens of Manila!

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The best funk, hip-hop, house, and electronic music acts coupled with energetic dance crews and an amazing lights show meld together in a three-night spectacle guaranteed to get you grooving under the moon and the stars.

The first of its kind in Asia, Malasimbo Festival boasts of an entire experience unlike any other. Malasimbo blends traditional and contemporary arts and culture while working towards protection and sustainability of the environment.

The festival is held outdoors in a grass-terraced amphitheater at the foot of Mt. Malasimbo overlooking Puerto Galera Bay, deemed one of the "The Most Beautiful Bays in the World." Step onto Mount Malasimbo and find out why people have been so entraced by the contagious Malasimbo Magic!

MARCH 24-26 2016

Mar 24 at 5 PM to Mar 26 at 8 PM

Puerto Galera, Philippnies

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/432351893638698/ and http://malasimbofestival.com/lights-dance-festival/ for more information!

Daloy Dance Company

Visit Daloy Dance Co.'s Official Wesbite

Watch Daloy Dance Company on Youtube

Like us on facebook: Daloy Dance Company 

Instagram: daloydanceco

Twitter: @DaloyDC

Check on your Health all in one place, The Diabetes Store Offers Unique Care to People with Diabetes

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Diabetes is a common group of chronic metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body due to defects in insulin production and/or function. Diabetes is a disease in which your body cannot produce enough insulin, cannot use insulin, or a mix of both. In diabetes, sugar levels in the blood go up. This can cause complications if left uncontrolled.

Ramon Felix, the General Manager of The Diabetes Store

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a variety of serious complications. These include heart disease, stroke, and blindness.

Managing the disease requires keeping track of blood glucose levels. Treatment may include taking insulin or other medications. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise can also help manage diabetes.

Diabetes now affects about 8 million Filipinos making the country a diabetes hotspot. People afflicted with this disease can feel confused, depressed, and overwhelmed. But this need not be. The first and only concept of its kind.

The Diabetes Store (TDS) is a friendly one-stop-shop that believes in a collaborative approach in managing diabetes by working closely with the patient’s doctor and family members.

The DEs engage with the patients by personally guiding them in their progress listening to their experiences, recommending suitable products and services, and addressing lingering questions about their lifestyle.

The Diabetes Store is the first personal store for all needs concerning diabetes. As a specialized outlet, the store offers a wide array of products and services that will help people with diabetes check and manage their respective conditions. With its trained Diabetes Educators, the store likewise will provide counseling services, particularly on proper meal nutrition and diabetes complications. In doing so, the store works to build a collaborative community with doctors, people with diabetes, and those that care for them.

Registered Nutritionist Dietitian Alyssa Luminarias

In doing so, the store works to build a collaborative and friendly community with doctors, people with diabetes, and those that care for them. 

Meal planning at TDS.

All meal plans are designed by TDS registered Nutritionist Dietitian based on the daily caloric requirements and other health conditions of individual patients.

1-Week Meal Plan (1,000 Pesos)
2-Week Meal Plan (1,800 Pesos)
1-Month Meal Plan (3,000 Pesos)

These are products and accessories can be use by diabetic patients like: Bunionette Protector, Heel Protector, Comfortable Insoles, Socks, BioFresh Foot Creams, Diaderm and My Tags.

The Diabetes Store offers Free Patient Assessments and On-Site Diagnostic 

Free Membership.

When you purchase at least 3,000 Pesos worth of products or services in a single receipt you automatically get a lifetime FREE MEMBERSHIP to TDS.

As a member, you get the following:

5% discount on all products and services

One Free Diabetes Education Module

FREE Initial Glucose Testing

Welcome Gift

Exclusive Promo Offerings

Quarterly Phone Call Check Ups

Invitation to Cooking Demos

Diabetic Friendly Recipes

Access to Online Forum

Handouts of Diabetes Education Modules

Dr. Danilo Baldemor, Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (ISDFI) 

Dr. Danilo Baldemor of the Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (ISDFI) said “In managing diabetes, we believe in holistic care which encompasses both medical and other interventions such as education, psychosocial support which increases compliance.” 

Diabetes is a manageable disease," Dr. Baldemor said. "one must remember their NEEDSSSS . . . 

NEEDSSS acronym for:

Nutrition
Exercise
Education
Drugs (Medicines)
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Self-Monitoring
Self-Care

According to Ramon Felix, the General Manager of TDS, “the store’s interior was designed to be a venue conducive for interaction. With a warm ambience, the store wants patients to feel welcomed to sample our products, be assessed on their diet, and chat with our DEs. And for patients who can’t visit the store in BF Homes Paranaque, they can access and shop online for our products at www.thediabetesstore.com.ph. We’ve made it convenient by accepting cash-on-delivery payments from Metro Manila and selected provinces.”

Aside from offering products and services, The Diabetes Store works to build a community of people with diabetes. Through this support group, it invites its members to share and learn from their personal experiences.

Media / Bloggers had their experience Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure check during the event held at the Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros.

Dr. Ma. Cecilia Cruz of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism (PSEDM) 

More than just conducting transactions, TDS engages with people – from the doctors to the patients and their families, to better manage their condition so that those with diabetes can live normal and fulfilling lives. Dr. Ma. Cecilia Cruz of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PSEDM) advises that, “we need to prevent the complications of diabetes such as blindness, amputation, and kidney failure which are all costly to treat and reduce one’s quality of life.”

The Diabetes Store is located at 198 J. Elizalde St., BF Homes, Paranaque City with telephone numbers 801-8553 and 806-9267. 

For more information, visit their website at www.thediabetesstore.com.ph and you can call Karen Alparce-Villanueva , 09178427094 , karen.villanueva@heallthprx.com.

A mouthwatering feast at the Chocolate Factory at Buddha-Bar Manila this Easter

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At Buddha-Bar Manila, the metro’s most sophisticated restaurant-bar-and-lounge, Easter is always a big celebration. This year, Buddha-Bar Manila invites families to mark the end of the long Lenten season with “Buddha-Bar and the Chocolate Factory” on Easter Sunday, March 27, from 12 noon to 4pm.

A sumptuous spread will be served at the Easter Lunch Buffet at Php 950 (net) for adults (Adult Pass) and Php 475 (net) for kids up to 10 years old (Kiddie Pass). Availing of the lunch buffet entitles the little ones to join a host of Easter Sunday activities including cookie decorating, face painting, Easter egg hunting and more. The Adult Pass also allows guests to enjoy the delightful Chocolate and Sugar Showcase Demo courtesy of the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines. Be wowed with as they create artful chocolate desserts, sugar sculptures, and plated treats of sweets.

Kids who wish to join the fun activities but do not want to dine could still participate at Php 250 (net) with the Golden Kiddie Pass.

A mouthwatering feast, a Chocolate Factory, and a slew of fun activities for the whole family definitely add vitality to the Easter Celebration and turn Buddha-Bar Manila into a not-to-be-missed event. 

“Buddha-Bar and the Chocolate Factory” is in cooperation with the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines, Inc. 

Dine and drive in luxury only at Buddha Bar Manila and get a chance to win a brand new Maserati Ghibli with every single receipt purchase worth Php 5,000. This promo runs until January 28, 2017.

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati. 

For reservations, call +632 8566859/+632 8566719 and 0998-983-3918. 

You may also reach them at 

HYPERLINK "mailto:info@buddhabarmanila.com" 

info@buddhabarmanila.com 

Or like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL . 

Samsung Gear VR, FREE on Globe Platinum Lifestyle Plan

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Order your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge from Globe Platinum and get the latest in wearable technology

The launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy models, S7 and S7 edge showed today’s digital generation how a smartphone can truly be part of life’s everyday adventures. Complementing the new phones is the introduction of the latest device that will open up a whole new world of entertainment - Samsung Gear VR.

Allowing one to experience a new dimension of mobile entertainment, Samsung Gear VR lets Globe Platinum customers see more inspiring moments as it comes FREE with the Platinum Lifestyle Plans.

A Globe Platinum exclusive offer, by visiting www.globe.com.ph/platinum-S7, customers can pre-order their new Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge on any of the Platinum Lifestyle Plans starting at Plan 3799 to get their free Samsung Gear VR. Redefining what a phone can do, the Gear VR changes content is enjoyed and experiences are shared. It boasts a super AMOLED display, wide field of view, precise head-tracking and low latency. Carrying a more comfortable design, it is now 19% lighter, with a larger touchpad for easy and accurate control. 

With a growing library of Gear VR-compatible content, one can also live through their favorite movies or play the coolest games, as it all comes to life in 360° of detail. 

“The Samsung Gear VR lets our Platinum customers discover a whole new way to fully enjoy their digital lifestyle. It not only compliments their new Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, but it also allows them to maximize the rich mobile data and premium content they have on their Platinum Lifestyle Plans. With the Gear VR, they will be able to watch movies or play games like never before. We are also happy to be the first in the Philippines to release and hand-deliver the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Gear VR starting last March 14 to some of our Platinum customers personally by their Platinum Relationship Managers.” says Globe Platinum Brand Head, Kaisie del Carmen.

To complete the Gear series, Platinum customers also get a special 15% discount voucher* for the Gear S2 when they avail of the new Samsung S7 or S7 edge on a Platinum Lifestyle Plan. The Samsung Gear S2 smart watch allows one to view notifications at a glance, send SMS and track daily physical activities with the fitness tracker.

The new Platinum Lifestyle Plans lets one stay inspired and connected to everything they love with an upgraded mobile data allocation starting at 15 GB alongside complimentary access to a slew of the best in premium content from Spotify, HOOQ, and NBA League Pass. Staying in the loop and keeping in touch is also more enjoyable as the plans come with free access to Facebook, Viber, Yahoo! Mail, and Gmail. All Platinum plans have built-in unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM. Plan 4999 and Plan 7999 come with unlimited all net calls and texts and corresponding consumable roaming allowance. Unlimited landline calls are also available for Plan 3799 and Plan 7999. 

Staying true to the Platinum experience, the new Lifestyle Plans are crafted to fit today’s digital savvy and dynamic lifestyles through its worry-free roaming service and international travel privileges, premium rewards, priority service and a dedicated relationship manager. 

The new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are both IP68 water and dust resistant in up to 1.5 meters of water and for up to 30 minutes protection against dust ingress. Both have a DSLR-like Real Pixel Camera that is the world’s 1st dual photodiode sensor (2PD) in mobile that provides superfast autofocus. The new models also promise brighter and clearer images with f/1.7 lens and faster shutter speed that minimizes motion blur.

Available in Black Onyx and Gold, each have an expandable memory up to 200GB and faster processor, smoother graphics, 4GB RAM and a larger battery and faster charging.

The new Samsung Smartphones will be available in Globe stores nationwide starting March 19, 2016. To discover the inspiring world of Globe Platinum, visit www.globe.com.ph/platinum.

*The Samsung Gear S2 voucher is valid at any Samsung store or any official Samsung distributor.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Stars Kick-Off Promo Tour in Beijing

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Director Zack Snyder recently teamed up with Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, bringing their new film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to China’s capital city, Beijing.

Speaking at the promotion event, Ben Affleck says it was “daunting” to play the iconic Batman in this superhero film.

“The biggest challenge going into was the sort of daunting aspect of playing a character who’s got such a fixed place in people’s minds already. You know people’s expectations. I think that was the biggest challenge. I didn’t get to create the character. I had to sort of recreate something and hope that it fit into people’s, our idea of who Batman was already and hope that they would accept my nuances on it.”

And Henry Cavill returns to the role of Superman after pulling on the red cape in the 2013 reboot ‘Man of Steel.’

The 32-year-old actor admits, the new film brought a more physical kind of challenge for him.

“Mostly, with a lot of imagination. The idea behind Superman, for me, in preparation, doesn’t really change from movie to movie. But with this one particular, it was having to work doubly hard in the gym, because I knew I was going up against Ben, and Batman. And so with that, I just, I had to make sure that I was a fair match.”

Director Snyder says he hopes to cheer fans by gathering Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman together in one place for his movie.

Beijing is the first stop of the superhero film’s global promotion tour.

Opening across the Philippines in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 3D and 2D theaters on Black Saturday, March 26, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

NESTEA Love the Beach: A Call to Chillax Responsibly

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NESTEA is partnering with Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI), launches this summer’s most anticipated event in Boracay,  "NESTEA Love the Beach!"

NESTEA raises the bar by giving back to the beach we love as it launches the NESTEA Love the Beach campaign on March 15 at the Palace Pool Club.

On its 19th year, NESTEA Love the Beach takes the lead in preserving Boracay’s shores through responsible tourism and various activities that keep the island clean.

To make the advocacy bigger and more sustainable this year, NESTEA is partnering with Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI), a non-profit organization composed of over 150 members representing Boracay’s leading establishments, residents, and expatriates, which aims to bolster the island’s environmental, business, and social needs.

Together with BFI and NESTEA brand ambassadors Jessy Mendiola, Tom Taus, Joyce Pring, Sam YG and Arisse De Santos, NESTEA is enjoining everyone to take part in coral rescue & replanting and shore & underwater cleanups.

“With the NESTEA Love the Beach campaign, NESTEA aims to encourage everyone to chillax responsibly—that is, to instill that sense of accountability and stewardship that is required of partygoers, tourists, locals, and consumers alike to keep Boracay one of the most beautiful and loved beaches in the world, while still setting the bar for fun, refreshing, and relaxing experiences.”, says Sherilla Bayona, Business Executive Manager for the Beverages Business Unit.

Everyone is given a chance to have fun with NESTEA ambassadors while giving back to the beach by signing up with the NESTEA Love the Beach squad of their choice assigned on each day of the three-part shore cleanup sessions. Interested volunteers can log on to www.nestealovethebeach.com.ph, powered by PLDT ALPHA Enterprise & SMART, to register and get more information.

Further championing its love for the beach, a portion of the proceeds from the NESTEA pitcher and merchandise selling will be donated to the Boracay Foundation Inc. to fund a beach cleaning machine that will help keep Boracay clean not only during summer but all year round.

NESTEA Kiwi Lemon

To make this year’s NESTEA Love the Beach a more chillaxing experience, NESTEA launches its newest variant and ultimate summer drink, the refreshingly exotic NESTEA Kiwi Lemon Blend. Made from real tea leaves and light at only 19 calories, this is NESTEA with a kiss of kiwi—the perfect thirst-quencher for a refreshing and relaxing summer. 

Leanne Jacinto, AVP Consumer Marketing for NESTEA, shares, “NESTEA is a brand that draws inspiration from the energy & youth of our consumers and wants to be at the forefront of always providing innovative, healthy and relaxing beverages.”True to its mission of being a delicious and relaxing drink that is light on the belly, NESTEA presents its brand new Kiwi Lemon variant that is the perfect company at the beach this summer.”

L-R) Michelle Gumabao, Ella De Jesus, Coach Ottie Camagian, Leanne Jacinto, Melissa Gohing, Cha Cruz during the launch of "Nestea Love the Beach' held at the Palace Pool Club, March 15, 2016.

19th NESTEA Beach Volleyball Tournament

On April 26, NESTEA opens the weeklong summer event with a 2-day volleyball clinic for the local youth in Boracay. NESTEA Love the Beach, in partnership with Mikasa, the official volleyball of the 19th NESTEA Beach Volleyball Tournament, also promises an exciting time for volleyball fans and players alike with the return of its iconic intercollegiate beach volleyball competition on April 28. The country’s biggest volleyball belles Abigail Marano, Ella De Jesus, Melissa Gohing, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Rachel Anne Daquis, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, and Sheila Pineda will also be facing each other in the ultimate beach volleyball showdown in the 2nd NESTEA Fantasy Volleyball Match on April 29-30.

Summer Party Plunge

Finally, in the tradition of hosting the best and most anticipated LaBoracay parties, NESTEA partners with ZoukOut to bring international DJ Kaskade, electronic duo DVBBS, and the country’s hottest DJs to this year’s epic beach party on April 30 and May 1 on Boracay shores. You may get your tickets at SM TICKETS [https://smtickets.com/events/view/4158], Valkyrie, and The Palace Pool Club.

NESTEA ove the Beach Ambassadors (L-R) Tom Taus, Arisse de Santos, Sam YG and Joyce Pring during the launch of "Nestea Love the Beach' held at the Palace Pool Club, March 15, 2016.

NESTEA Love the Beach Ambassadors

The NESTEA Love the Beach Ambassadors are carefully chosen based on their clout and influence among Filipino young adults. They represent different fields in the radio and online community and also represent the cool, positive, and sexy personality of the brand. 

Arisse de Santos

Arisse is one of the standouts in today’s generation of lifestyle & beauty bloggers. This recent Marketing Management graduate is always raring to go out, have new experiences, & meet new people from different walks of life. 

Joyce Pring

Joyce is a TV & radio host, a musician, an artist of all sorts, & an online influencer all rolled in one. She thrives in a creative environment, and is always interested in growing her passion for travel, music, the arts, literature, and life in general. 

Sam YG

Samir Gogna, or more famously known as Sam YG, is a Filipino radio DJ, host, entrepreneur & all-around online personality. A third of famous DJ trio Boys Night Out with Tony Toni & Slick Rick, funny guy Sam always knows how to have fun, making everyday Manila traffic a lot more bearable for Filipinos on the road. 

Tom Taus

Former child actor Tom Taus is now back in the Philippines after more than a decade in the United States. Now known as DJ Tommy T, he has been making a name for himself in Hollywood as an international DJ.

Enjoying the wonderful world of NESTEA Love the Beach! See you at the Boracay!  

Hotel 101 celebrates Earth Hour

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Hotel 101, the newest Filipino-owned and managed hotel group of Mr. Edgar “Injap” Sia, joins the worldwide Earth Hour celebrations this March 19, 2016. 

“We are proud to participate in the global call to change climate change, and own up to our actions in lessening our carbon footprint,” Hotel 101 General Manager Lei Policarpio explains.

“All our hotels, Hotel 101 Manila, Jinjiang Inn Ortigas, Jinjiang Inn Makati, and Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo, will simultaneously switch off non-essential hotel lights for an hour, which will start at 08:30 in the evening,” she says. 

“Similarly, we have a turn down invitation encouraging our guests to switch off room lights and switch on to social media and join us during this year’s Earth Hour celebration,” Policarpio adds.

Hotel 101 manages several hotels in the Philippines, which includes Injap Tower Hotel, a 194-room hotel in the heart of the Iloilo Business District, Jinjiang Inn Makati and Jinjiang Inn Ortigas, with 59 and 95 business rooms and suites respectively, and Hotel 101 – Manila with 518 rooms in the Mall of Asia Complex. 

Hotel 101 is a subsidiary of Hotel of Asia, Inc., which envisions having a total of 5,000-room inventory by 2020. 

For inquiries you may contact Hotel 101 - Manila at +632 553 1111 or manila@hotel101.com.ph, Jinjiang Inn – Makati at +632 5768557 or makati@jinjianginn.com.ph, Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas at +632 638 1111 or ortigas@jinjianginn.com.ph, and Injap Tower Hotel at +63977 815 1374 or Iloilo@injaptowerhotel.com.ph

UNIQLO Collaboration with Liberty London

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UNIQLO announces its highly anticipated collaboration with Liberty London, launching on March 28th 2016. The quintessentially British brand, Liberty London and UNIQLO jointly creates a unique line that marries over a hundred years of history with modernUNIQLO LifeWear philosophy of Simple Made Better.

The Liberty London for UNIQLO collection is based on a selection of prints from the iconic London store’s archives, fusing Liberty’s signature heritage florals with a variety ofUNIQLO items. This unique melding of past and future creates a brave new fashion style perfect for the present.

Liberty London has collected ornaments, fabrics, and artworks from Japan and throughout Asia, offering the world printed designs and products inspired from the 42,000 images in its print archives. Dresses and textiles created from Liberty prints have been collected by The Victoria and Albert Museum, which specializes in art and design, and continue to exert a huge influence on culture, art, and fashion. 

Liberty London, which has assimilated culture from Japan, East Asia, and the entire world over its 140 year history, has teamed up with UNIQLO who are enriching peoples’ lives through clothing, to create a new collection fusing tradition and innovation. Beautiful Liberty prints in a variety of patterns have been combined by UNIQLO to create a collection to delight and present to customers around the world.

This will be available on March 28 in all UNIQLO stores nationwide. The range features T-shirts, dresses, tunic and tank tops, camisoles, full zip hoodie and RELACO shorts for women and kids; premium linen long sleeve shirts and printed short sleeve shirts for men; bodysuits, mini dresses and leggings for babies; and room shoes and accessories with pattern and color variations available. Price ranges from P390 to P1,690.

For more updates, you may visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph.