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November 4, 2023
‘Tis the season of gift-giving: Home Credit’s ultimate gift guide this holiday season
November 3, 2023
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DOH, Galing Pook Foundation hold 2023 Healthy Pilipinas Awards honoring exemplary contributions in health promotion
Following the continuous success of the Healthy Pilipinas campaign, the Department of Health (DOH), recognized partner organizations for their continued support and promotion of healthy lifestyles among Filipinos, through the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners held on October 27, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Co-presented with Galing Pook Foundation, the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners 2023 celebrated unwavering efforts in building a healthier Philippines, across different areas including Healthy Governance, which recognizes efforts to implement policy, legislative, and research agendas promoting healthy behaviors; Healthy Settings, as determined by interventions that lead to healthy communities, learning institutions, and workplaces; Health Literacy, encompassing social and behavior change communication interventions; and lastly, Citizenship, which recognizes excellence in participatory governance, yielding a positive impacts and empowering communities.
Awardees in the event include National Government Agencies, development partners, private sector partners, and civil society organizations, with awards categorized according to the seven priority areas defined in the DOH Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS), namely: Nutrition and Physical Activity, Environmental Health, Vaccine and Immunization, Substance Control, Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Violence and Injury Prevention.
Additionally, the criteria for determining awardees included reach, community empowerment, impact, scalability, sustainability, and innovation. Partners who scored 60% or higher in each category were awarded. Partners winning one category bagged Bronze Awards, winning two categories yielded Silver Awards, and awardees acing three categories received Gold Awards.
Through this ceremony, the DOH aims to strengthen collaboration with partners in implementing the HPFS by featuring initiatives that have already been implemented, and linking their proponents with Centers for Health Development and Regional Health Promotion Units for possible partnerships.
During the Ceremony, the Galing Pook Foundation also recognized the Citizenship Awardees and committed to facilitate the replication and scaling up of the health promotions initiatives of the Healthy Pilipinas awardees through their SPACES project supported by the Australian Government in partnership with Oxfam Pilipinas, Agrea, ISEA and PRESENT coalition. This project supports a whole of society approach in promoting health seeking behavior and improving social determinants of health.
“DOH has continued to work closely with its partners in creating, evaluating, and improving health promotion policies and programs in different localities, with the mission of instituting positive changes and uplifting the lives of Filipino communities. The Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners cements this goal and puts the spotlight on the initiatives that have been implemented by national government agencies, private sectors, development partners, and civil society organizations who have all been dedicated to adding their own colors to this dynamic fabric of promoting health for all Filipinos,” said Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.
To learn more about the 7 Healthy Habits, and other upcoming Healthy Pilipinas initiatives, you may visit healthypilipinas.ph.
November 2, 2023
HONOR opens in the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas, aims to dominate South
Shop for more than 20,000 toys, over 100 top toy brands on sale at Toy Kingdom’s Toy Warehouse Sale
Filipino R&B star JP Bacallan drops “Señorita,” his debut single under Sony Music Entertainment
Beautiful Stories of CHERRY Warriors : Stories of Courage and Inspiration
Hailing the Victors: vivo School Tour at College of St. Benilde
The 5th leg of the vivo School Tour held at the De La Salle - College of St. Benilde on October 25 (Wednesday) turned into a thrilling spectacle, as a massive crowd of Benildeans flocked the university’s sports complex to witness the riveting 3 on 3 basketball challenge!
As vivo continues to establish a strong partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), it fulfills its commitment to being a significant supporter of basketball, a sport highly valued among Filipinos, especially college students.
The focal point of the event was the gripping basketball clashes involving 6 teams, each comprised of skilled and ambitious players, that fiercely competed to advance to the finals.
But the excitement did not stop there. It was not only a display of athletic excellence but also a celebration of artistry. The gen z audience erupted in cheers as team i and Romançon showcased their stunning dance performances!
Feeling major FOMO? Here are the highlights of the vivo School Tour at De La Salle - College of St. Benilde brought to you by the vivo V29 Series:
Groupie of animo
sportsmanship
Adrian Chua, vivo Assistant Brand Marketing Manager, posed with Coach Eric Altamirano and the basketball players after extending his best wishes for a fair play to everyone.
Game
time
Benildean players went all in and demonstrated their immense athletic skills on the court.
vivo
Club frenzy
In the midst of the games, students of CSB flocked the vivo Club registration booth to join and explore the exciting perks for its members, including learning more about vivo as one of the leading smartphone companies in the Philippines and gaining insights into its latest innovations.
Electrifying
dance routines
Along with the fast-paced dribbles and high-flying slam dunks, the midcourt was also graced by TikTok-famous all-female dance group, team i (top photo), and CSB’s official resident dance company, Romançon (bottom photo), in between the exhilarating matches.
Victorious
smiles
The 2 winning teams were all smiles as they secured their victory for the finals.
The vivo V29 smartphone boasts an impressive camera system, packing a 50MP OIS main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, and a 50MP selfie shooter. What's more? With this phone's Sports Mode, users should get ready to capture perfect moments, even in motion!
The last leg of the vivo School Tour takes place on November 8 at De La Salle University - Manila.
All of the winning teams from the participating schools (namely Lyceum University, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Jose Rizal University, National University, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde, and De La Salle University - Manila) will be competing at the Grand Finals that will be held at the Music Hall in SM Mall of Asia on November 18 and 19, 2023.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this
journey with vivo Philippines. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok for the latest news and announcements.
BPI AIA welcomes Neri Miranda as their Newest Brand Ambassador
Celebrity mom and entrepreneur Neri Miranda joins BPI AIA as
their newest brand ambassador. Known for her savvy business acumen and
entrepreneurial pursuits, she represents the new breed of Filipinas who strive
to work hard and constantly look for ways to provide more for their family.
Together with her husband and Parokya ni Edgar frontman,
Chito Miranda, who is currently a BPI AIA ambassador himself, the couple
continues to inspire many Filipinos because of their shared values, love for
their family, and advocacy of spreading financial literacy and securing the
future of Filipino families.
In a vlog published on the BPI AIA YouTube Channel and
Facebook Page, Chito and Neri shared their story and journey of love, and how
BPI AIA has been a part of their lives, especially in building their family and
business.
“We are pleased to have Neri join us as our newest brand
ambassador. Together with her husband, they both share the same principles,
values, and vision of BPI AIA to help Filipinos live healthier, longer, and
better lives,” said Karen Custodia, BPI AIA CEO. “As part of the AIA
Philippines Group, we at BPI AIA continue to strengthen our commitment to
empower individuals and growing families like theirs through our financial
solutions fit for any life stage.”
The launch of the partnership is part of BPI AIA’s latest
campaign, “Love is Better Said” which emphasizes that protecting your family’s
future through financial security is a great way to express one’s love. BPI AIA
encourages everyone to take the step towards a more secure future through
proper financial planning. In this way,
we are able to show how much we love our families because love is better said
with BPI AIA.
BPI AIA invites you to watch Neri and Chito’s trip down
memory lane as they share their story of love together with BPI AIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLRL0kE9-F4
November 1, 2023
CitySavings ramps up disaster preparedness program for the public education sector
City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift arm subsidiary of the Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) leveled up its advocacy for disaster preparedness for the communities it serves through its Disaster Risk and Reduction (DRR) 101 Program. This program ensures beneficiaries of public schools in the Philippines have the proper equipment to help them prepare for possible disasters or calamities in the future.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN SCHOOLS: Together with the Aboitiz Foundation, City Savings Bank (CitySavings) has donated emergency and medical equipment to 16 School Division Offices (SDOs) and conducted 106 Weather and Tropical Cyclone 101 Training sessions nationwide since 2015. This is the Bank’s commitment to help create a better and safer learning environment to improve the country’s public education system.In the aftermath of disasters and calamities, one of the most vulnerable sectors in the country is the education sector. In 2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) declared they needed around PhP 18 million to repair, rehabilitate, and reconstruct schools damaged during disasters and calamities that hit the country.
Together with the Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, CitySavings has conducted 106 Weather and Tropical Cyclone 101 Training sessions nationwide since 2015. This impact program aims to strengthen educators’ capability on disaster preparedness through basic weather knowledge, empower them to prepare and protect their communities and create their own disaster preparedness programs to reduce the impact of weather-related disasters.
Through its DRR 101 program completed this 2023, CitySavings has donated emergency and medical equipment to 16 School Division Offices (SDOs) addressing not just the issue of disaster, but also the SDOs’ call for help in alleviating the impact of the global pandemic. Donating to disaster preparedness means investing in systems that will allow the schools to deploy staff and resources quickly and effectively once a disaster strikes.
DRR 101 contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. DRR is an integral part of social and economic development. The program is also part of CitySavings’ commitment to creating a better and safer learning environment to improve the country’s public education system.
Teleperformance named as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia
Celebrate Samsung Week with 7 days of Amazing Offers
To celebrate
decades of innovation, Samsung is treating its loyal customers to a week of
amazing offers. Don’t miss this 7-day sale to get that Samsung device or
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Samsung week below:
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