LG Shares the Good Life with Pasig City Frontliners

LG Electronics, South Korean technology innovator and global leader, stepped up to provide much needed support to for the frontliners combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 LG Refrigerators for the city’s mobile kitchen campaign and 2 LG washing machines for the nurses’ and doctors’ isolation house.

LG Philippines, which holds office in the city of Pasig, LG donated to Pasig City 500 bags of personal care kits provided by LG Household & Health Care through LG CSR Team Korea, 5 LG Refrigerators for the city’s mobile kitchen campaign, and 2 LG washing machines for the nurses’ and doctors’ isolation house.

Pasig City staff getting ready to distribute 500 bags of personal care kits to be given to the frontliners.

The 500 bags of LG Personal Hygiene kits were distributed to Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH), Pasig City Child’s Hope (PCCH), and Pasig City’s Emergency Unit.

LGEPH Managing Director Inkwun Heo applauded the efforts of the Pasig City LGU.

“We’re fortunate to be given the opportunity to help, especially to the brave frontliners. Life's about more than having the latest technology, rather, it's about the experiences technology creates that impact our lives,” said Director Inkwun Heo.

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About LG Electronics

Life's about more than having the latest technology, rather, it's about the experiences technology creates that impact our lives. LG Electronics Philippines delivers consumer electronics through top-of-the-line home entertainment, home appliances, and air solution products, that prepare Filipinos for their greatest moments. LG promises to bring "Innovation for a Better Life" nationwide - from Luzon, to Visayas, and Mindanao.

For more details, log on to lg.com/ph, like @LGPhilippines on Facebook and follow @LGPhilippines on Instagram.

The Passion: 7 Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Jesus Christ made seven final statements during his last hours on the cross. Recorded in the Gospels between the time of his crucifixion and his death, they reveal his divinity as well as his humanity.

1) Jesus Speaks to the Father

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, 

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” 

In the midst of his excruciating suffering, the heart of Jesus was focused on others rather than himself. Here we see the nature of his love—unconditional and divine.

2) Jesus Speaks to the Criminal on the Cross

Luke 23:43

“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” 

One of the criminals who was crucified with Christ, had recognized who Jesus was and expressed faith in him as Savior. Here we see God’s grace poured out through faith, as Jesus assured the dying man of his forgiveness and eternal salvation.

3) Jesus Speaks to Mary and John

John 19:26-27

When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother,

“Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” 

Jesus, looking down from the cross, was still filled with the concerns of a son for the earthly needs of his mother. None of his brothers were there to care for her, so he gave this task to the Apostle John. Here we clearly see Christ’s humanity.

4) Jesus Cries Out to the Father

Matthew 27:46 (also Mark 15:34)

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, 

“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” 

In the darkest hours of his suffering, Jesus cried out the opening words of Psalm 22. And although much has been suggested regarding the meaning of this phrase, it was quite apparent the agony Christ felt as he expressed separation from God. Here we see the Father turning way from the Son as Jesus bore the full weight of our sin

5) Jesus is Thirsty

John 19:28

Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures he said, 

“I am thirsty.”

Jesus refused the initial drink of vinegar, gall and myrrh (Matthew 27:34 and Mark 15:23) offered to alleviate his suffering. But here, several hours later, we see Jesus fulfilling the messianic prophecyifound in Psalm 69:21.

6) It is Finished.

John 19:30

… he said, 

“It is finished.”

Jesus knew he was suffering the crucifixion for a purpose. Earlier he had said in John 10:18 of his life, “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” (NIV) These three words were packed with meaning, for what was finished here was not only Christ’s earthly life, not only his suffering and dying, not only the payment for sin and the redemption of the world—but the very reason and purpose he came to earth was finished. His final act of obedience was complete. The Scriptures had been fulfilled.

7) Jesus’ Last Words

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out with a loud voice, 

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. 

Here Jesus closes with the words of Psalm 31:5, speaking to the Father. We see his complete trust in the Father. Jesus entered death in the same way he lived each day of his life, offering up his life as the perfect sacrifice and placing himself in God’s hands.

From:

http://christianity.about.com/od/biblefactsandlists/qt/sevenlastwords.htm

Stations of the Cross

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 🙏

The way of the Cross is a devotions in which we meditate on Christ Passion and Death in order to put their meaning into our lives. 

Heavenly Father,grant that I who meditate on the Passion and Death of your son,Jesus Christ, may imitate in my life .His love and self -giving to You and to others.Grant this through Christ  our LORD, Amen. 
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1. Jesus is Condemned to death.
  "O Jesus,help me to appreciate Your sanctifying grace more and more." 

2.Jesus hear his Cross. 
  "O Jesus,You chose to die for me.Help me to love You always with all  my heart." 

3. Jesus Falls the First Time. 
  "O Jesus,make me strong to consumer my wicked passions, and to rise quickly from sin." 

4. Jesus Meets His Mother.   
  " O Jesus, grant me a tender love for your Mother, who offered You for love of me." 

5. Jesus  is  Helped by Simon. 
" O Jesus, like Simon lead me over closer to You  through my daily crosses and trials."

6. Jesus and Veronica. 
"O Jesus, imprint Your image on my heart that I may be faithful to You all my life." 

7. Jesus  Falls a Second Time. 
"O Jesus, I repent for having offended You. Grant me forgiveness of all my sins." 

8.Jesus Speaks to the Women.  
"O Jesus, Grant me tears of compassion for Your sufferrings and of sorrow for my sins." 

9. Jesus Falls a Third Time.
 "O Jesus, let me never yield to despair.Letme come to You in hardship and spiritual distress. " 

10. He is Stripped of His Garments. 
 O Jesus, let me sacrifice  all my attachments rather than imperil the divine life of my soul." 

11.Jesus is Nailed to the Cross. 
   " O Jesus ,strengthen my faith and increase my love for You. Help me to accept my crosses." 

12. Jesus  Dies on the Cross.  
 "O Jesus, I thank You for making me a child of God.Help me to forgive others." 

13. Jesus  Is Taken down from the Cross.  
 O Jesus, through the intercession of Your  Holy Mother, let me be pleasing to You." 

14. Jesus  Is Laid in the Tomb.
 " O Jesus. strengthen my will to live for You on earth and bring me to eternal bliss in heaven." 

 Prayers after the Stations of the Cross  

 JESUS, You became an example of humility, obedience and patience, and preceded me on the way oflifebearing Your Cross. Grant that,inflamed with Your love,I May cheerfully take upon myself the sweet yoke of Your Gospel together with the mortification of the Cross  and follow You as a true disciple so that I may  be UNITED with you in heaven. 

AMEN.🙏

Let's continue to stand as #OneAgainstCOVID19: Send love to your family and friends with PayMaya

As the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon has been extended, sending and receiving funds whether for our loved ones, for those in need, or for payment to small business owners, is now more critical than ever. 

If you're planning to transfer funds soon, here are three ways you can do it via PayMaya: 

💙  Send to another PayMaya account via the "Send Money" function on your PayMaya app

💙  Send to any bank under Instapay via the "Bank Transfer" function on your PayMaya app

💙  Send to Smart Padala agents/Palawan Express via the "Send Money" function on your PayMaya app (don't forget to make sure that your Smart Padala agent is open!)

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Hope this helps spread a little joy in these tough times.

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Together, let's continue to stand as #OneAgainstCOVID19.

#StaySafe always!

#PayMaya

Life after COVID-19: Stories of Survival

As of April 7, the Department of Health reported 414 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease in the country, raising the total number to 3,660. The Philippines now has 163 fatalities, and 73 recoveries. But while the number of deaths outnumber recoveries, most people who contract the virus go on to get better. That’s because 80% of people who contract the coronavirus will only experience relatively mild symptoms, or even no symptoms at all.

While most will recover from contracting COVID-19, the peculiar nature of recovery is it requires isolation. And patients, in addition to being sick, will oftentimes also experience great anxiety and afraid. According to the members of Public Health Communications Advisory Network (PHCAN), COVID-positive patients should be shown kindness and compassion, and not discrimination and fear.

As a follow up to their first FB Live session last April 4, PHCAN will be holding another Live session this Saturday, April 11 at 2PM, with Dr. Iris Isip-Tan together with COVID-19 survivors to discuss recovery, coping, and moving forward during this very challenging time. Follow the official PH CAN Facebook page for more updates and tune in to hear the stories of recovered COVID-19 patients.

About PHCAN

PHCAN is an official partner of the Department of Health (DOH) that seeks to drive a social movement to buy more time for the country’s healthcare system by communicating critical and verified public health messages on COVID-19 to families. It is composed of doctors and healthcare professionals, dedicated to empowering families and communities to care for their loved ones during these challenging times.

Palacio de Memoria offers virtual tour

Art and history enthusiasts can now go on a virtual tour of Palacio de Memoria, the resplendent Colonial Revival mansion, and marvel at its luxurious facilities and hundreds of Euro-Filipino paintings, sculptures, art displays, and historical pieces online. 

The virtual tour offers a highly detailed and interactive presentation of the heritage house. If you haven’t visited Palacio de Memoria yet and are looking for a more "enriching" activity during the COVID-19 lockdown, now is the perfect time to explore and “walkaround” the place through 360-degree videos as if you are there in real life.

“Many Filipinos are ordered to stay home at the moment to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic. With most of us being isolated from the outside world, we hope that Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour will not only give them respite during these uncertain times but also keep them productive as they learn and get a glimpse of a significant time in our history that was once Manila’s prime,” said Palacio de Memoria general manager Camille Lhuillier.

The tour will begin with an aerial and outdoor view of the estate which shows the restored pre-war mansion. It then leads to the first floor which shows the Los Tamaraos Ballroom and its Murano chandelier, as well as the terrazzo floor by National Artist for Architecture Juan Nakpil.

It also shows the showroom of Palacio de Memoria’s auction house, Casa de Memoria or the Casa, which houses the Lhuilliers’ unrivalled collection of antiques. Other highlights include the Mosphil Lounge, a passenger plane that that was refitted to be a lounge for special occasions; the bridal suite which is perfect for weddings; and the recently opened museum which also serves as a chapel for intimate weddings and religious gatherings.

To view the complete Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com/tours. For more updates, follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation (PAK) with a mission : To Spread Love, One Haircut at a Time

Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation (PAK) was founded by Joby Linsangan Moremo  in April 8, 2020. The mission of the foundation is simple: To Spread Love, One Haircut at a Time.

Joby Linsangan Moreno

Businesswonan, Joby owns and manages Orange Blush Salons that she built in October 2003. Since then, she has opened several branches nationwide and have been building and supporting families who work for the company. 

Orange Blush Salons have also contributed and joined various CSR activities nationwide. In January 2020, with the objectives to support these families and to promote Hairdressing as a serious profession and educational program, Joby began to gather information and started to work on the vision and mission of the foundation. In the long run, Joby wishes to put up salons that offer free haircut services to the indigent and less fortunate, and to build PAK communities that look after the welfare of PAK Members.

In time of her 40th birthday April 8, Joby opens the Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation with vision to be the first foundation that unifies salon owners and workers, barbers and other related beauty and wellness institutions.

Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation

- OBJECTIVES:

1) To prioritize, improve, and safeguard the lives and the welfare of our Parloristas (Hairdressers, Estheticians, Massage therapists, Nail Technicians, salon receptionists), Barbers and their families.

2) To promote Hairdressing as a serious profession and educational program that generates employment and contributes to the over-all economic development of the country. To uphold Hairdressing, Massage, Hair and Makeup and other beauty and wellness related courses to the highest standards

3) To ensure the welfare of ALL CUSTOMERS of Health and Wellness industries by providing them with the proper and the best professional hairdressing services possible

- SHORT-TERM GOALS:

1) To establish PAK foundation and enlist its members: Parloristas- (Hairdressers, Estheticians, Massage therapists, Nail Technicians, salon receptionists), Barbers (initial 500 members)

2) To provide FREE Haircut and other wellness services as part of our CORE objectives in the foundation

3) To hold free summer camps and short courses about Hairdressing and other beauty and wellness-related programs in cooperation with TESDA

- LONG-TERM GOALS:

1) To educate and encourage learners to enroll in Hairdressing program as offered in K-12 curriculum by the Department of Education (Home Economics Thread)

2) To provide scholarship programs to the children of our PAK families in pursuing their courses of choice (Junior-senior year)

3) To put up HAIRCUTTING SALONS (1 salon per city) that offer FREE HAIRCUT for the indigent and for the less fortunate.

4) To hold FREE HAIRCUT SESSIONS and related health and wellness services in partnership with both government and private institutions to promote the Foundation and its members

5) To build PAK communities (with affordable housing, vehicles, free basic education, livelihood programs for mothers, job opportunities for fathers) in every province in the country that will ensure holistic and meaningful livelihood programs for the PAK members and their families.

- PAK BENEFICIARIES:

1) Families of PAK foundation members

2) Indigenous people

3) Salons, Barbershops, massage parlors owners and workers, and suppliers

4) Salons, barbershops CUSTOMERS

An entreprenuer, Joby also to introduce her first book BEAUTY and THE BIZ .

The book is a guide for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build their own beauty empire. The book features stories from self made beauty entrepreneur who share their personal experiences and success stories to help you establish your own beauty brand. 

Include at Joby’s “10 commandments of the Orange Lady” a list of rules on how to live a joyful and balanced personal business life.

The BEAUTY and THE BIZ book will be published by ABS CBN Publishing and will be sold at National Bookstores nationwide soon.

You may contact Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation (PAK) Head Office 474 Maharlika Highway, Concepcion Sr., Cabanatuan City  and with contact numbers (044) 940 6573, 0917 566 4142

Five little ways to help others during the quarantine : The little acts of kindness go a long way to show how we are #OneAgainstCOVID19

As the entire country deals with the current public health situation, it can be tough to find spots of hope and happiness in the confines of our home. While we may be healthy physically, it is also important to keep our mental health in check. In a time of difficulty, it isn’t too hard for all of us to be someone else’s source of light with small acts of kindness even when we cannot be physically there.

You might be thinking how to do anything when you’re practicing social distancing and staying at home. With the help of apps like PayMaya, it’s easier than ever to send some love and share your blessings with others. Here are little ways to spread love in the time of COVID-19.

1. Send money to anyone who needs it

Whether you want to help out a relative, a friend, or the family of your kasambahay, you can transfer funds quickly and easily to any PayMaya account, Smart Padala agents, Palawan Express, or any bank accounts under Instapay using the PayMaya app. In these trying times, helping them with funds for food and other supplies can really mean a lot.

Just make sure your account is upgraded so you can easily send funds to your peers. PayMaya’s upgrade is pretty easy and can be done within 24 hours, provided that you have sufficient documents. Learn how to upgrade your account by visiting https://www.paymaya.com/upgrade.

2. Help pay the bills

Now that work is a little harder to come by, there may be people you know who need help paying bills, such as your parents or your kasambahay. If you’re able to, chipping in for bills can go a long way in this time of need. Fortunately, it’s also incredibly easy to pay a wide variety of billers on the PayMaya app, like Meralco, Smart, Manila Water, and a lot more.

You can do this with a few taps on your PayMaya app’s Pay Bills function in just a few minutes – and in the comfort and safety of your home to boot.

3. Buy a hearty snack for a friend

Some of us may be having a hard time emotionally during this crisis, so a favorite snack could do a lot to cheer our friends up. Why not have milk tea delivered to a friend who’s craving for it? You can pay for food delivery services with your PayMaya card, and restaurants like Domino’s Pizza, Goldilocks, Burger King, and Army Navy with your PayMaya number. So it’s definitely easy to do!

4. Treat a delivery person to a meal

You might have some food delivered every now and then during the quarantine, so why not take the time to treat your hardworking riders to an extra meal or snack to keep their energy up? When you pay for food delivery using PayMaya, consider ordering another item for your rider to show them how much you appreciate what they do. Angkas, for example, has launched a PayMaya QR code where you can donate directly for the benefit of their drivers.

5. Donate to organizations providing response and relief

If you’ve got some money to spare, especially some Balik Bayad from PayMaya, why not consider donating it to organizations that need your help? There are a lot of organizations raising funds to provide protective equipment, food, and other essentials to both frontliners and Filipinos affected by COVID-19, and you can immediately donate to any of them through the PayMaya app or donate.paymaya.com as part of the #OneAgainstCOVID19 initiative. These organizations have collectively raised P11 million in a week through this platform, proving that all it takes is extra left over to be pledged for a good cause.

With all these little acts of kindness, we can help each other out in this crisis and stand as #OneAgainstCOVID19. If you don’t have a PayMaya account yet and would like a faster and more convenient way to help, you can easily make one by downloading PayMaya for iOS or Android from the App Store or Google Play.

For more information and updates on PayMaya’s donation drives, follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To help you maximize your PayMaya account, just visit https://www.paymaya.com/quick-guide.

PhilHealth sets new case rate benefits for COVID-19 patients starting April 15

PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales said on Tuesday that all corona virus (COVID-19) patients admitted April 15 onwards will be covered by a new case rate package of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, to be divided into four categories.

Mild pneumonia: P43,997 

Moderate pneumonia: P143,267 

Severe pneumonia: P333,519 

Critical pneumonia: P786,384

“Up to April 14, sasagutin ng PhilHealth. Walang dapat ibayad ang mga pasyente (Up to April 14, PhilHealth will shoulder everything. The patient should not pay for anything),” Morales said in the Laging Handa virtual briefing.

“Yung pneumonia kasi is the complication of COVID-19. Ang babasehan nito yung date of admission. If they are admitted after April 14 or April 15 onwards, ito ang gagamitin na rate sa kanila (Pneumonia is the complication of COVID-19. We will base it on the date of admission. If they are admitted after April 14 or April 15 onwards, these are the rates that will be used for them),” Morales explained.

While PhilHealth has “sufficient” funds, Morales noted it is not “unlimited” hence the new case rate for COVID-19 patients.

“Kaya nga tayo mag-e-enforce nitong case rate para meron tayong sustainability sa anti-COVID campaign. Although yung pondo ng PhilHealth is sufficient, hindi naman unlimited,” he said.

(This is why we are enforcing a case rate so that we have sustainability in our anti-COVID campaign. Although Philhealth’s fund is sufficient, it is not unlimited.)

PhilHealth earlier said it will shhe Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine was extended until April. It was originally expected to be lifted by midnight of April 13.

The government is also eyeing to start mass testing of persons suspected of being infected by COVID-19 on April 14.

Chinese medical experts arrived in Manila to share their learnings in handling COVID-19 cases

Twelve Chinese medical experts arrived in Manila April 5 to share their learnings in handling COVID-19 cases with Filipino medical professionals.

“They have a lot of good practices when they managed their COVID-19 patients in Wuhan and Hubei,” said Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, referring to the Chinese medical experts who had firsthand experience in the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.

However, Duque clarified that their tasks will be purely advisory. “It is really guiding how to improve, level-up our COVID-19 response, learn different levels of surveillance, risk-assessment, isolation strategies, detection through accurate testing, clinical case management, and non-pharmaceutical public health measures," he added. 

The Chinese medical experts, together with DOH staff, are scheduled to visit RITM, the Lung Center of the Philippines, San Lazaro Hospital and quarantine facilities to train Filipino medical professionals. They will be here for 15 days or until April 19. 

The Chinese experts also brought with them 5,000 PPEs, 300,000 surgical masks, 30,000 medical N95 masks, 5,000 medical protective face shields and 30 non-invasive ventilators from the Chinese Government.

(Press Release/5 April 2020)

Being Courageous May Not Always Be Easy — But These Women Are Proving It Can Be Done: Canva & The Purposeful Creative celebrate courage and persistence on International Women’s Day

“What am I doing with my life?”, “Am I falling behind?” and “How can I make my life truly matter?”. These are some of the questions that often pop up in the minds of women around the world - and sometimes, not having the answer can be frustrating. 

Courageous women in leadership shared what it’s like to face these questions as part of “Existential Courage,” an International Women’s Day event held by The Purposeful Creative in partnership with global design platform Canva. 

Held at Canva’s Philippines headquarters, the event brings people together to share real-life stories of what it’s like to bring purpose and passion to what you do, and all the struggles that come with it. 

“We want this event to celebrate hope, courage, and persistence. We want to show young people examples and stories of how we can and should keep on creating & doing things despite and because of the times we live in,” shared Arriane Serafico, founder of The Purposeful Creative and author of Existential Courage, a book released last December under Summit Books.

“I started at Canva in 2015 where I was the first recruiter based in the Philippines. Here, I helped to grow the local team to over 100 amazing individuals. Today, we’re a team of 250 working to empower everyone in the Philippines, and around the globe, to achieve their goals through powerful messaging designed with Canva. Our culture is testament to the amazing impact women continue to create in the workplace,” said Yani Hornilla-Donato, country manager of Canva Philippines.

“It’s important to us that women are represented on every level, in every team. We not only embrace but also celebrate gender diversity and inclusion,” added Donato.

On Finding Courage and Purpose

Held at Canva’s headquarters in Makati, Existential Courage brings together a range of young people to hear from a panel of women in leadership.

Over 150 attendees were treated to meaningful conversations with inspirational women leaders who, just like them, have gone through the journey of self-doubt and self-discovery.

Audrey Pe, founder and executive director of WiTech (Women in Tech), Ayen Dela Torre, co-founder of Where To Next, and Trina Tanlapco, corporate executive and founder of A Little Montessori, shared what it takes to be a true influencer in an increasingly digital world and how one can use her power to impact a community. Pe, Dela Torres, and Tanlapco all echoed what the attendees needed to hear: that in a world where your social media following seems to be the standard for influence, one can still be an ‘influencer’. 

“It’s not about followers, it’s about putting yourself out there,” was the key takeaway from the panel discussion.

Anna Oposa, Chief Mermaid of Save The Philippine Seas, and Carmel Valencia, Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability at L'Oreal, led another meaningful panel discussion with Donato to shine light on the importance of using one’s voice even if that voice might be drowned by a million others. They also shared tips for women to step up and change things for the better, especially for those in leadership positions.

Donato, Canva Philippines country manager, highlights the importance of speaking up and empowering others when instigating change within institutions.

When asked about their advice for young people who feel like they don’t have power, Oposa posed a thought-provoking insight: “It’s not about if it’s possible. It’s about ‘how do I make it possible?’ 

Donato, a leader of over 250 Canva employees, encourages her team to not be scared to speak up. She said, “If there is an absence of anything in the office, don’t take it as the absolute truth. Challenge it.” 

Valencia who has been with L’Oreal for 16 years knew what it was like to be a small voice in a big room back when she was still starting in the global company. She advised the audience to find like-minded allies. Just because you want to change the world doesn’t mean you have to do it on your own.” 

Together with author of Paano Ba ‘To and Founder of She Talks, Asia Bianca Gonzales, and Rags2Riches Founder Reese Fernandez, Serafico discussed how women can keep persisting no matter the challenges and ways in which to find inspiration when there seems to be none. For them, purpose is not something that you have to find, it’s something that you bring.

Gonzales, Fernandez, and Serafico highlighted that sometimes, people stay where they are for the wrong reasons. Fernandez’s journey as a social entrepreneur, for example, has always been driven by her principle. “Every decision I make can affect someone in a positive way,” Fernandez said. Gonzales advised the audience to work hard, share opportunities with others, wait for the right season for things to happen in your life, and to maintain a growth mindset.

“We want to create more conversations about Existential Courage. We want to break out of our bubble, and to stop only preaching to the choir. Existential Courage was an afternoon of fun, mentorship, and meaningful conversations for passionate, creative, curious and purposeful individuals,” Serafico added.

Want to honor the courageous women in your life? Canva has released an additional 50 design templates, encouraging its design community around the world to celebrate, praise and unite with women this International Women’s Day. Check out the full photography collection here.

For more information on Canva, visit https://www.canva.com/.

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ABOUT THE PURPOSEFUL CREATIVE

The Purposeful Creative is a positive online space where purpose-seeking women can find stories that resonate, a supportive community, and highly-actionable workshops and mentorship. With over 15,000 students from all over the world, they help creative individuals explore different ideas on how to build a career and life around their purpose and passion--and get clearer on their own version of what that looks like for them. The Purposeful Creative is also available as a podcast on Spotify.

ABOUT CANVA

Launched in 2013, Canva is an intuitive online design and publishing platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast library of templates ranging from presentations, social media posts, posters, invitations to resumes, a huge collection of stock photography, illustrations and fonts, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful. Canva is available on web, iOS and Android.