LIVEvolution™ - Evolving the way we live

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James Hardie Philippines is the maker of HardieFlex, a name trusted by millions of Filipino homeowners. One of the company’s latest products, the HardieFlex Flooring was launched during the “LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” event at the New World Hotel last November 19, 2013.

HardieFlex advanced building composites are durable, resistant to damage caused by moisture, fire and termites. HardieFlex advanced building composites are environment-friendly too. 

At every aspect of life, the need to constantly evolve is ever-present: from our daily choices to our personal relationships to our career progress. Evolution, or simply change for the better, is also at the heart of how we define, construct and improve our own homes. While tradition may dictate that we should construct houses using age-old practices and conventional resources, modern breakthroughs have recently pointed to fast, cost-efficient and sustainable methods and materials.

Now, James Hardie is eager to formalize its vision of changing the way Filipino homeowners build and live through the new “LIVEvolution™.”

“’LIVEvolution™’ is a movement we started last year,” says Mark Sergio, James Hardie Philippines’ Sales and Marketing director. “Time and time again, we have seen how typical Filipinos would waste time and money in having their house built and rely on substandard materials due to lack of information. We strongly feel the need to educate them about options to challenge the convention and help them to live without compromising beauty and durability, and safety and comfort. 

While “LIVEvolution™” is about better alternatives, it is also about being adaptive to the realities posed by living in the Philippines. For one, the country swings between scorching heat in summer and lashing rains during the wet season (yearly, about 20 typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility), which raises the need for homes that are built solidly against heat, water and weathering. Through intensive research and development, James Hardie constantly innovates to address these concerns.

“LIVEvolution: Breaking New Grounds” launching event at the New World Hotel on November 19, 2013.

“The newest innovation that James Hardie brings to the market is a flooring substrate that is engineered to stand the test of time,” says Daren Southwell, James Hardie Asia-Pacific’s New Products Technical Manager. 

With more and more people living in condominiums where space is a constant issue, HardieFlex flooring can be used as flooring substrates for lofts, mezzanines and attics—additional spaces that can provide precious storage areas or living quarters. For single home-dwellings and apartments, HardieFlex flooring can provide a second floor and even be used for both wet and dry areas. 

“Promoting ease of movement, functionality and comfort, these additional pockets of space can greatly enhance the quality of life of the residents,” says Southwell. “Needless to say, they also boost the investment they have on their condo units and homes.”

HardieFlex flooring is easy to lay out and install in an average condo unit or Filipino home. HardieFlex flooring gives a flat even floor and is diamond-trimmed to give smooth edges and square sheets for easy configuration in any type of space, it is sealed on all six sides with a special coating to make it resistant to moisture damage. As HardieFlex Flooring is a load-bearing floor, it has been rigorously tested to ensure it meets the requirements of the National Structure Code of the Philippines and the Australian Loading Code.

Alongside the launch of HadieFlex Flooring is the release of the maiden issue of LookHome Philippines, JamesHardie’s very own magazine that serves as a vital resource and source guide for builders, architects, designer, DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. “LookHome Philippines is in line with James Hardie’s commitment to helping Filipino homeowners to live without compromise by providing the latest information on innovations, technologies and materials in home construction and improvement,” says Sergio. “The articles will be at once informative and entertaining to give our readers a tool to making their dream homes a reality.”

For more information on James Hardie products, visit www.jameshardie.com.ph,

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or call 897-5427 (within Metro Manila) or 1-8000-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila).

St Luke’s Run for Wellness on December 7

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Join this fun run and rebuild lives.  The "St. Luke’s Run for Wellness" will be on December 07, 2013 at Bonifacio Global City. This event is for the benefit of the Yolanda typhoon victims.

Race Categories:

3K, 5K, 10K – Php 750 (flat rate)

Race kit inclusions:

• Race bib
• Race shirt
• Freebies from sponsor

How to register?

Online registration here -> http://www.stlukesrun.com/registration.htmlTo register, avail PREPAID CARDS in the following stores:

• Toby’s MOA
• Toby’s Glorietta 2
• Toby’s Shangri la
• Runnr BGC
• Runnr Trinoma
• Runnr ATC
• St Lukes Medical Center Global

Running Shirt:
Race Route:
Station 1: Water Gun Station
Station 2: Color me “Blue” Station
Station 3: Air Blower Station

3k
5k
10k
For more information, visit:
http://www.stlukesrun.com/

Organizer:
ProActive

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Skyscanner reveals the tricks Filipinos do to avoid jetlag

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From limiting alcohol consumption to taking Viagra, discover what Filipinos are doing to combat jetlag

According to a recent survey by Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, 54% of Filipinos have flown with long distance transmerdian flights. This often results to desynchronisis or what is commonly known as jet lag, which results to poor sleep upon arrival, poorer mental performance and increased fatigue.

Tony Gherardin of National Medical Adviser at the Travel Doctor – TMC said that “in an ideal world, to prevent jetlag we should begin taking on the habits of destination time zone before we leave home.”

“That is, eating at the same time and sleeping or resting at the same time as what you would be doing at that destination. Of course this isn’t always possible at home or even while flying,” Gherardin added.

From changing their body clock to adjusting their alcohol consumption, Filipinos have tried various means to combat effects of jet lag. Skyscannerhas identified practices that Filipinos use before or after they take long haul flights.

Most Filipinos rely on their health when it comes to jetlag. In a survey conducted with 1000 respondents, majority of Filipinos (45.8%) choose to eat a light diet of healthy fresh food. Other health conscious activities include exercising and stretching on the plane (44.7%) or get as much exercise and fresh air on the day of travel as they can (27.6%).

Others adjust their sleeping habits, which include those who change their time to destination time when they board the plane and sleeping according to this time zone (35.3%) and those who try to stay awake all flight and sleep only when I arrive at my destination (24.5%).

Some Filipinos adjust their alcohol consumption. There are those who drink alcohol to fall asleep on the flight to wake up refreshed (12.5%), while others go the other way and avoid alcohol 24 hours before the flight until landed (25.4%).

Some Filipinos use the help of medicine and take sleeping tablets (14.5%) or anti-jet lag pills (8.5%), herbal remedies (8.3%) or melatonin (4%). Others even go as far as taking Viagra (0.7%) just to avoid jetlag.

“While most Filipinos take only a day to recover from jetlag,” says Janet Ranola, Philippines Marketing Manager of leading travel search site, Skyscanner. “It takes two to five days for some, which is probably why there are those who try various methods to avoid it.”

Have you ever tried any of the following to try and avoid jetlag and did they work?
Eating a light diet of healthy fresh food	45.8%
Exercising/ stretching on the plane	44.7%
Setting my watch to destination time when I board the plane and sleeping according to this time zone	35.3%
Getting as much exercise and fresh air on the day of travel as you can	27.60%
Trying to stay awake all flight and sleep only when I arrive at my destination	25.60%
Avoiding alcohol 24 hours before the flight until landed	25.4%
Taking sleeping tablets	14.50%
Drinking alcohol to fall asleep on the flight to wake up refreshed	12.50%
Taking anti-jet lag pills	8.50%
Taking a herbal remedy	8.30%
Taking melatonin	4%
Taking Viagra	0.70%

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BABY AND FAMILY EXPO 2013 Updates! BIMBY AND RYZZA AWARDED AS GOLDEN KIDS OF THE YEAR 2013

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My Little Bossings stars James “Bimby” Aquino Yap and Ryzza Mae Dizon were awarded as the Golden Kids of Year by the biggest family event of the year, the BABY AND FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2013, happening on December 06 - 08, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex.

Ryzza Mae Dizon and Bimby Yap accept the Golden Kid of Year Awardfrom the Baby and Family Expo Philippines 2013

Queen of all media Kris Aquino’s son Bimby and Eat Bulaga Little Miss Philippines 2012 Ryzza won the award for their inspiration to Filipino kids and exceptional talent voted by the online community from the website www.babyexpo.ph. 

The Golden Kid Award is one of the recognitions in the first ever Golden Family Awards, aimed to recognize celebrity families, parents and kids who have been a great inspiration and role model to Filipino families.

James “Bimby” Aquino Yap Jr. and Ryzza Mae Dizon together with Baby and Family Expo Philippines 2013 organizer David Abrenilla after receiving the Golden Kid of the Year Award.

Earlier this year, the eight-year-old child actress was also recognized for her acting and hosting skills as 3rd Yahoo! OMG Awards Child Star of the Year and 3rdEdukCircle Awards Best Talk Show Host. She was also nominated as Best Comedy Actress and Best Celebrity Talk Show Host in the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television.

Following the footsteps of his mom, Bimby is now very active in showbiz - print and television commercials plus his first upcoming movie My Little Bossings have proven that the child star has what it takes to be in the acting world. “Thank you for the award and the recognition” says Bimby to the Baby and Family Expo Philippines, while Kris Aquino expressed that they would love to be at the awarding on December 7, but can't be there personally, because of their scheduled trip to Cebu.

Ryzza Mae and Bimby proudly hold their Golden Kid of Year Award from the Baby and Family Expo Philippines 2013.

Kris even posted a thank you note on her www.facebook.com/krisaquino.net page. Ryzza adds “Thank you po sainyo lahat” after accepting the award.

The winners of the award for the Golden Family of the Year are Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo and daughter Johanna “Yohan Lois" and son Juan Luis "Lucho." Moreover, celebrity couple RegineTolentino and Lander Vera-Perez were named Golden Couple of the Year and will be awarded on December 07 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

This 3-day expo will also feature inspirational talks by celebrity parents like Azkals coach Michael Weiss as he talks about ‘Coaching the Azkals and Coaching Kids’, host, author and Mercato founder RJ Ledesma will also share tips on Daddy 101. ANC’s On The Money host and The Master’s Academy president, Edric Mendoza will also talk about Homeschooling while dancing diva RegineTolentino and Bb. Pilipinas- Universe title holder and actress Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores will share their memorable experiences in Parenting 101. MTRCB Chairman Atty. Eugenio Villareal and actress, host and co-producer of MOMents and MTRCB Board Member Gladys Reyes- Sommereuxwill tackle about ‘Child Friendly Content and Parental Guidance on Responsible Media Consumption.’ Moonstar88 vocalist, Acel van Ommen and Starstruck avenger Jade Lopez will also give a talk on Right Start’s advocacy.

Kris Aquino and Bimby pose with Baby and Family Expo Philippines 2013 Organizer David Abrenilla after receiving the Golden Kid of Year Award.

The Golden Family Awards is part of the three-day fun-filled event organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc., the Philippines' leading stakeholders communication and events company and co-presented by Cordlife Philippines, the leading cord blood and tissue banking service provider in the country. The BABY AND FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2013 dubbed as “Welcoming Life, Love and Care”, is dedicated to nurture family development and child care. It covers the stages of family growth from pregnancy, maternity, newborns, toddlers, early childhood and everything you want and need when planning a family. The event will also feature educational talks and seminars, exciting activities like the Family Olympics and Family Fashion Weekend and exclusive discounts from over 200 exhibitors.

Be part of this star-studded family event by registering for free at the BABY AND FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES website www.babyexpo.ph. For queries and updates, call +63.2.843.2174, +63.915.660.8748, email info@babyexpo.ph and join the community at www.facebook.com/babyexpoph and www.twitter.com/BabyExpoPH

Photos by Allan Sancon

Metro Magazine Encourages Everyone to Give Back this Holiday

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Recently, the country was hit by calamities that caused serious damage and devastation to our fellow Filipinos in central Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao: The war in Zamboanga, the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu, and typhoon Yolanda, one of the strongest typhoons in world history.

It is in this light that Metro decided to bring together 10 personalities from the fields of entertainment, music, and sports—to inspire everyone to help out and make a difference in their own way.

Charice, James Younghusband, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Kim Chiu, Liza Soberano, Marc Abaya, Phil Younghusband, Richard Gomez, and Rico Blanco grace Metro’s very special and meaningful holiday issue cover this December, and share their thoughts on giving back and touching other people’s lives. Each of them has an inspiring story to share, which would motivate you even more to take part in helping rebuild the homes and the lives of those who have been affected by those calamities—they also give you concrete tips on how to help.

Celebrate the season in style with our holiday fashion and beauty advice, along with a wide array of products you can choose from to make this time of the year merrier. Don metallics for a truly festive feel, and learn the new take on workwear that would transcend you seasons. We’ve also got loads of beauty stocking stuffers for you and your loved ones, plus an exclusive interview with international superstar, Rihanna.

Rounding up Metro’s Holiday Issue is our list of exciting things to try now, from restaurants to fun photo booths.

Grab a copy of Metro’s December issue for only P150. Like Metro on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Metro.Magazine) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@MetroMagPH).