Habitat for Humanity Philippines and BPI gives thanks with Zalora

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Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), a non-profit organization that serves Filipino families in need of decent homes, bring together partners who share the same vision of transforming lives through building responsible and sustainable communities.

Recently, Habitat for Humanity Philippines (Habitat), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Zalora Philippines (Zalora) launched a promo that encourages BPI Cardholders to help Typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) survivors by shopping online.

“People have the heart to help, but sometimes don’t know how,” says Habitat CEO & Managing Director Charlie Ayco. “This partnership with BPI and Zalora is a good and easy way of doing so as we now move towards rebuilding the lives of those affected by Haiyan. We have a long way to go and every amount helps in giving these families back their homes.” ends Ayco.

Habitat aims to distribute 30,000 Shelter Repair Kits and build 30,000 core shelters for those affected by Haiyan depending on availability of funding.

BPI VP for Marketing Strategy and Development Angie Florentino says that “with BPI’s more than 1 million credit cardholders, and Zalora being the leading online fashion store in the country, we hope to generate a lot of donations while they shop.”

 “Thank you, Habitat and Zalora for undertaking this role with us as we continue to help those who survived Haiyan,” Florentino adds.

“Thank you for letting us be a part of this initiative,” Zalora Philippines Co-Founder and Managing Director Paulo L. Campos III says. “We are very excited in launching the promo with BPI. I’m sure our online shoppers will be thrilled with the 15% discount voucher they will receive when they donate to Habitat.” ends Campos.

The BPI-Zalora promo is open to all qualified BPI credit card holders. BPI cardholders may donate a minimum of P1,000.00 using any BPI Card variant via www.give2habitat.org/philippines/ReBuildPhilippines. 

They will then receive a 15% ZALORA discount voucher code via e-mail which may be used upon checkout when they shop at ZALORA.COM.PH. Discount is not valid for sale items and brand exclusions apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Promo is from March 15 – June 15, 2014.

#DearFutureMom: Your Child Will Be Happy

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World Down Syndrome Day takes place on March 21st. Help spread the important message behind Dear Future Mom to help advocate the right to happiness and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

“What kind of life will my child have?”

A scared mom-to-be wrote to CoorDown (Coordinator of the National Association of People with Down Syndrome) when she learned she was expecting a child with Down syndrome. The organization, in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi Italy, responded by creating this #DearFutureMom campaign:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju-q4OnBtNU]

Official Hashtag: #DearFutureMom

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju-q4OnBtNU

Memorata turns Prom and Graduation into spotlight-worthy events

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Memorata by CLN, an official licensed product line of ABS-CBN, boasts of a wide variety of styles reminiscent of the trend-setting shoes seen on “Ina Kapatid Anak’s” lead characters portrayed by actresses and fashionistas Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador.

The Memorata Shoe Collection, a leading brand in local fashion, presents a line of stylish shoes that are perfect for adding that stardom-worthy glamour as the prom and graduation seasons approach.

The collection offers styles fit for different events in every girl’s life, featuring high-heeled pumps, wedges, sandals, and boots. With prom and graduation coming up, glamorous shoes embellished with studs, crystals, and other gems have become a popular favorite. 

Memorata also has fresh and breezy styles in its latest collection such as colorful sandals and flats to make any summer outfit shine.

The brand brings that same television series spotlight into everyone’s lives, making it a go-to for many local fashionistas. Since its launch last year, its popularity has quickly escalated, with an ever-growing number of Facebook page likes reaching past 200,000 to date. 

Memorata by CLN products are available at CLN boutiques nationwide.

They can also be purchased online through Zalora (www.zalora.com.ph).

For more information, visit the official website at www.memorata.com.ph.

The Big Move

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Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines Inc., through one of their Consumer Healthcare pillar brands, (Bisacodyl) Dulcolax launch The Big Move campaign held at the Ascott Hotel in Makati yesterday, March 17, 2014.

Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines Inc. aims to shed more light on constipation and how to treat this medical condition the right way.

Constipation is not the sort of medical condition that most people would want to talk about. In fact not many would admit that they have it. And in as much as they don’t want to talk about it, what many don’t know is that these sufferers have their own habits or routines that allow them to simply manage this silent troublemaker - but not really addressing it completely.

This event features two of the country’s well renowned talents – “The Sexy, Young Actress and Comedian” Ms. Angelica Panganiban and “The Dance Diva” and successful businesswoman, Ms. Regine Tolentino. The event was so fun having games with the media guests. 

Dulcolax aims to be more relevant to their silent sufferers by letting them share their experiences and how they deal with their constipation with the help of Dulcolax.

The event also features the Medical Manager for Consumer Healthcare of Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr. Melvin Pasay whose main goal is to de-mystify the myths and misconceptions surrounding constipation and the use of laxatives so that the silent sufferers understand that they need not suffer in silence more so suffer at all from constipation when Dulcolax is there. He also share information on Dulcolax as the brand that offers a full range of stimulant laxatives, from Tablets, Suppositories to Syrup that targets the colon, resulting to the stimulation of the colon, and softening of the stool.

This truly reinforces the expertise of Dulcolax given its efficacy and safety profiles and how it offers predictable results.2 No wonder it’s #1 in the market and has been present for more than 60 years, trusted by millions all over the world.

Furthermore, Dulcolax, through its brand manager, Ms. Jo-Ann Ramos also highlight Digital as their main platform to promote the activities for the Big Move Campaign as she steps on the stage.

“We are very excited to launch this campaign and to have both Ms. Angelica and Ms. Regine join our team. It will be an exciting time for us because we know how they can help us change millions of lives for the better. Now our sufferers need not suffer in silence. They now have someone to relate with whether they’re young go-getters or multi-tasking moms. All they need to do is to see what Angelica and Regine are doing or saying in our Facebook page, Colon Care PH and realize that there is a way to move on from constipation.

Both will offer tips, advice and many other things regarding management of constipation with Dulcolax, the Kontra Constipation Expert,” Ms. Jo-Ann Ramos shared about The Big Move Campaign. 

With this launch, no one needs to suffer constipation alone or in silence. Why wait? Why endure the hassles of constipation? Make the Big Move to Dulcolax, the Kontra Constipation Expert.

Call for Entries: UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

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Entries are now being accepted for the 2014 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The Awards highlights the achievements of private or public-private initiatives for the restoration and conservation of heritage building properties in the Asia-Pacific Region. Since its establishment in 2000, the Awards have received over 500 entries from the region.

Outstanding restoration works shall be given the following recognitions: Award of Excellence, Award of Distinction, Award of Merit, and Honorable Mention. On the other hand, the “Jury Commendation for Innovation” award shall recognize newly-built structures which demonstrate outstanding architectural design that have been well-integrated into historic contexts. The awardees would have conclusively demonstrated excellence in the Understanding of the Place, and Social and Policy Impact.

Last year’s awardees include the Great Serái in Kabul, Afghanistan and the Tai O Heritage Hotel in Hong Kong, China. In the Philippines, the Nielson Tower and art deco buildings of the Far Eastern University have both been given the Honorable Mention Awards in 2001 and 2005, respectively.

Interested parties may nominate their projects by submitting the following requirements before 30 April 2014:

1) Official entry form

2) Project Description, using the official format

3) Occupant’s Comments

4) Owner Consent Form

5) Rights Authorization Form

6) Drawings (A4 Format) and 7) CD-ROM of the aforementioned documents.

You may download the official forms, brochures and guidelines at www.unescobkk.org/culture/heritageawards.

Nominations may be sent to UNESCO Bangkok through postal mail or courier to: Culture Unit, UNESCO Bangkok, 920 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, with a copy furnished to the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines via email at secretariat@unesco.gov.ph

For more information, interested parties may contact the Culture Unit of UNESCO Bangkok through email:culture.bgk@unesco.org or telephone: (66 2) 391-0577 ext. 509