Safeguard officially launches Derma Sense

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Safeguard introduces Derma Sense, its first-ever premium line of acne solution products. The brand unveils this latest innovation in collaboration with the Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) in a theater production dubbed “Hashtag: Pimples Anonymous,” an “informance” or information performance that explores teens’ stories of physical and psychological struggles against pimples and how they’re able to overcome these situations.

As part of its commitment in promoting health and hygiene education among Filipino families, Safeguard officially launches Derma Sense to help teens face up against acne.

Safeguard Derma Sense leverages Safeguard’s expertise in skin health and antimicrobial cleansing with the launch of a dermatologically tested line of face and body bars and washes that are proven to help visibly reduce acne in 89% of users. 

“Bacteria are a critical root cause of acne and the first step in managing mild to moderate acne is keeping skin protected from acne-causing bacteria through regular cleansing of the skin using an antimicrobial soap,” shares Dr. Ma. Pilar Lagdameo-Leuenberger, Fellow of Philippine Dermatological Society.

“Safeguard Derma Sense recognizes that the effects of acne can be more than just physical, and that the brand has a role to play in empowering consumers, especially Moms and their teens, in facing up to acne,” Maro Torres, Brand Manager for Safeguard, said. 

Acne vulgaris, also known as acne or red spots, is the most common skin disease worldwide. In a white paper released by the Skin Health Alliance, prevalence of self-reported acne among individuals age 15-25 is documented to be as high as 91%. The study further stresses possible emotional and psychological effects, to quote: “There is probably no single disease which causes more psychic trauma, more maladjustment between parents and children, more general insecurity and feeling of inferiority and greater sums of psychic suffering than does acne vulgaris.” 

Dr. Susan Estanislao, Counseling Psychologist from the De La Salle University Manila, thus reinforces “the need for creating an empowering atmosphere that will help teens overcome these struggles.”

Safeguard Derma Sense advocates the adoption of a regular cleansing regimen with a well-tolerated antimicrobial soap that helps reduce levels of skin bacteria and play a part in early acne management. More importantly, it commits to helping empower parents and teens #FaceUp to acne through resources that aim to pioneer the understanding on the causes, consequences and potential treatment of acne. 

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Manila Water Foundation, brings importance of Earth Day to kids

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Manila Water Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Manila Water group for areas within Metro Manila and beyond, engaged youngsters in a day full of exciting activities that expressed the value of taking care of Mother Earth.

“The Foundation’s Earth Day celebration reflects how we would like to implant the importance of being mindful of the environment’s condition and the efforts needed to be taken to improve it at grassroots level,” said Carla Beriña-Kim, Executive Director of Manila Water Foundation. “Educating the youth during their developmental years would promote the formation of consciousness and habits that will shape an active public geared at forging a sustainable future,” she adds.

Almost a hundred children aged six and above participated in a story telling teaching the role of water cycle in the environment and in the Amazing Kiddie Race which included stations that stressed the importance of using water wisely such as the Water Relay Station. 

Christine Casabar, parent of one of the participants shares the Foundation’s vision of inculcating the value of protecting the environment in an early age. 

“This stage is very crucial because it is the time that the learnings are readily accepted and embraced,” said Casabar.

According to Roy Gonzaga, parent of one of the participants, his daughter Rayne shared how she gained environmental awareness and enjoyed her first step to taking care of Mother Earth through the seedling planting activity. “As parents, we play a critical role of developing the awareness and responsibility of the future generation towards the environment,” said Gonzaga. “After all, they will be the ones who will inherit our planet and reap or sow depending on our present actions”.

The full day event ended with splashes and laughter as kids jumped and swam in the pool the rest of the afternoon. 

This Earth Day celebration was done in cooperation with Manila Water Company, Museo Pambata, Philippine Book Fairs and Education Inc., and Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System.

UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva to be shown via satellite on Balls Channel

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Strike first mentality on UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva to be shown via satellite on Balls Channel

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) comes to Cincinnati this Sunday (May 11) as two offensive welterweight juggernauts meet in the Octagon in UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva to be shown via satellite on Balls Channel. 

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Ohio native Matt “The Immortal” Brown faces Brazilian rising star Erick Silva who is out to prove that home-cage advantage is merely a myth.

Matt Brown (via UFC.com)

Brown returns to his home state riding an impressive six-fight win streak – five coming off a knockout. He is up against the dynamic Silva, who has finished all of his UFC victories in the first round. Silva’s most recent victory lasted only 52 seconds against Takenori Sato in February.

Plus, middleweight standouts meet in the Octagon™ when Costas Philippou battles rising star Lorenz Larkin. Don’t miss UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva this Sunday (May 11), 10:30 AM on Balls Channel, the home of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Sangobion Go Love Life! Sangobion shows women the value of taking care of oneself & loving life

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"Loving yourself first so you can fully embrace the life you lead."

I believe that women are natural nurturers. By nature, we, want to take care of everyone in our lives. Some women love cooking for others, some like to give gifts, while others enjoy lending a helping hand. It is in these acts of kindness that we often feel happy and fulfilled.

Though we have much love to share, we often show love for ourselves the least. But by focusing on our own well-being and pampering ourselves once in a while, we learn that in order to give love, we must begin loving ourselves first.

We should realize how important you are today...Find a way to fill yourself back up so that you can be all that God created you to be!

This is the kind of self-empowerment that Sangobion® (Ferrous gluconate + vitamins and minerals) would like to advocate to women all over. The demands of modern life often make women feel pressured both at home and at work – making it easy for women to neglect themselves. 

The Sangobion Go Love Life! campaign reminds women that while we take care of others, we must not forget to take care of ourselves as well. When we are at our best selves, then we can lead a life that we love.

The event demonstrated to women how regularly taking time off and boosting your health with Sangobion® can help you to go and love life. Unlike other iron supplements, Sangobion contains 

Ferrous gluconate, an organic iron, which is absorbed better by the body to help fight the signs of iron deficiency. Each capsule is chocolate-scented that leaves no iron after-taste. 

Sangobion® also contains essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Manganese to build healthy red blood cells and immune system.

It also contains sorbitol which acts as anti-constipating agent that generally occurs in iron supplementation.

Furthermore, Sangobion® helps fight signs of iron deficiency like fatigue, paleness, dizziness, and lack of focus and concentration which women experience when they neglect themselves. Taking Sangobion® everyday can help you boost your iron, so that you can look and be at your best.

The launch was also the kick-off for Sangobion’s 15-day challenge. In addition to taking Sangobion® everyday for 15 days, these women also made the pledge to practice loving themselves first and to encourage other women to do the same.

Sangobion® is also partnering with select establishments to treat women to special pocket events including a shopping spree and a makeover session, which are expected to draw in more women to the cause.

Sangobion’s new efforts truly show women that caring for others also means having a healthy relationship with yourself. It’s about loving yourself first so you can fully embrace the life you lead.

For more information, visit www.sangobion.ph.

Cinema One's Barrio Fiesta sa London Viewer Promo

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Tune in to Cinema One starting April 30- June 8 and get a chance to win a trip to London!

This promo invites the participants to tune in to Cinema One within the duration of the promo, from April 30 to June 8, 2014; and to log on to www.cinemaone.ph to send a valid entry with the complete details as stated in the promo mechanics for a chance to win a trip for two (2) to London to watch the 30th Barrio Fiesta sa London on July 19-20, 2014.

Tune in to Cinema One starting April 30- June 8 and get a chance to win a trip for two (2) to watch the 30th Barrio Fiesta sa London on July 19-20! 

Submission Period: 

April 30 to June 8, 2014 

Travel Period: July 17 to 21, 2014 

Draw Date: June 9, 2014 

The winner and her companion will travel to Apps Court Farm, Hurst Road, Hampton Court, Surrey KT12 2EG, London, England.

PROMO TITLE: 

CINEMA ONE’S BARRIO FIESTA SA LONDON VIEWER PROMO

The Grand Prize shall consist of:

- Roundtrip economy-class airfare for two (2) inclusive of travel tax and terminal fees.

- Standard Room Accommodations at London for three days, and two nights.

- Three (3) days Standard Travel Insurance Coverage for two (2) within the duration of the     trip. -- - 

Travel date is on July 17-21, 2014. 

The winner should coordinate with the Cinema One representative on how he/she will receive the plane tickets and travel kits. There shall be no rebate on fare based on actual airfare cost should the winner and companion choose to take other means of transportation to and from London for the duration of the travel.

Application fees, and application assistance for a U.K. Tourist Visa for non-U.K. Visa holders for two (2).

The contest is open to all legal Filipinos ages 21 to 45 years old, male or female, residing in the Philippines and are subscribed to SkyCable, Destiny or any other provincial cable operator carrying Cinema One.

Entries that did not meet the date and time—deadline for submission of entries: June 8, 2014, 11:59 P.M., date and time based on Creative Programs Inc. (CPI) official time when entry is received by the official promo website.

The contest is open to all Filipinos ages 21 to 45 years old, male or female residing in the Philippines and are subscribed to SkyCable, Destiny, and other provincial cable operator carrying Cinema One.

The contestant must be able to provide basic requirements for U.S. Visa Tourist application such as valid passport, employment/business certification, bank statement and assets.

Any potential contestant must be available to travel to London on July 17 to 21, 2014; and, at their own expense, provide their own accommodations and transportations in Metro Manila.

The viewer- participant must tune in to Cinema One starting April 30 to June 8, 2014. The Barrio Fiesta sa London Viewer Promo logo will appear anytime within the promo period. Viewer-participant must be able to spot the logo five times (5x) within the duration of the promo. To submit a valid entry, viewer-participant must log on to www.cinemaone.ph and identify the five (5) show/movie titles, date, and time, when the Barrio Fiesta sa London Viewer Promo logo appeared. Viewer-participant must provide the complete contact information on the required fields.

There will only be one (1) grand prize for the winner.

All prizes exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10, 000) shall be subject to twenty percent (20%) prize tax, which shall be shouldered by Creative Programs Inc.

Only entries with complete answers and complete contact details submitted on or before the cut-off date and time:June 8, 2014, 11:59 PM. will be considered valid.

A Creative Programs Inc. representative will draw one (1) valid entry among the valid entries on June 9, 2014 at the Creative Programs Inc. office, 8F Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communications Center, Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

The declared winner will be notified by an authorized Creative Programs Inc. representative via phone, e-mail and registered mail, or both; that their entry was scored the highest and later on that, upon validation, was declared winner on June 9, 2014. Instructions on how to proceed to claim the grand prize shall be given via phone, e-mail and registered mail on the same day.

Names of declared winner and his/her companion will be announced on June 10, 2014 on Cinema One.

No text notification will be sent to the winner advising him/her that he/she was the declared winner.

The winner shall solely bear all costs and expenses relating to, arising from or connected with, the requirement to present the necessary documentation on the said validation schedule stated above.

All expenses related to the claiming, availing or enjoying of the prizes not provided for herein are the sole responsibility of the winner, including, but not limited to, hotel accommodations, carrier surcharges, service charges, local transportation, insurance, meals, beverages, incidental charges and gratuities outside of the official itinerary of the trip.

Travel Coverage of London trip is from NAIA International Airport in Manila to London and back.

Roundtrip tickets and accommodations are subject to the terms and conditions of the airline, bus and/or sea travel (as the case may be) and lodging merchants.

Grand prize is transferable but not convertible to cash.

The declared winner is given within sixty (60) days from receipt of the registered mail to inform Creative Programs, Inc., if he/she can join the scheduled trip so as to give the Creative Programs Inc. enough time to adjust to the changes and make the necessary arrangements as the case may be.

The declared winner and his/her companion authorize ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Creative Programs Inc., to disclose and publish their names, photos and other particulars determined by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Creative Programs Inc., to any person/s and in any mode or manner as ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Creative Programs Inc. may deem appropriate.

The declared winner must present the requirements as stated in Section 11.d, to the authorized Creative Programs Inc. representative within sixty (60) days from receipt of the registered mail that he/she is the declared winner, at the Creative Programs Inc. office, 8F Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communications Center, Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

All the data entered by the user in the online form will be saved in 10-30 seconds, depending on the internet connection of the user. Log date and time (specified in hours, minutes, and seconds) will be recorded automatically upon submission of entry. All information is saved in a MySQL Database Server. Details such as participants profile which includes the log date and time upon submission of entry, categories, categories answers, and participants’ answers are stored in a separate table. Database Name used is cinemaone _maindb.

An authorized DTI representative shall be invited to witness the process of scoring the entries by the Creative Programs Inc. representative.

After the entries were scored, their entries’ information will be verified from the valid format required. The answers will be verified by the DTI representative, Cinema One Channel Marketing Manager-Margarita Mendoza and Marketing Officer- Kat Valencia.

To join the Cinema One promo, log on to www.cinemaone.ph. 

Cinema One Barrio Fiesta London Viewer Promo Per DTI-NCR Permit no. 3873 Series of 2014.