Find Out Cure for Hepatitis C Through HepCured

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Let's have health and medical talks ... I am sure you’ve heard of Hepatitis A and B but did you know that there is another one identified as Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contaminated blood.

The Hepatitis C virus can cause permanent liver damage. Most of the time, this leads to liver cancer.

There is a Cure for Hepatitis C ! Find Out Through HepCured.

Hepatitis C is spread through contact with the blood of an infected person. The hepatitis C virus is not spread by sweat, tears, or urine. You cannot get it through casual contact, food, water, sneezing, coughing, or breathing air.

The most common way people get hepatitis C is by sharing needles. Tattoos and body piercings done with contaminated needles can spread hepatitis C. Sharing razors, nail clippers, and toothbrushes may also spread the virus. There is a small risk of transmission during sex.

About 80 percent of the people who are infected with hepatitis C are unable to clear the virus from their bodies, becoming hepatitis C carriers. As long as the virus is in the body, it can be passed to other people. It can take as long as 20 years for symptoms of liver disease to appear. A special blood test for hepatitis C is the only way to tell if you have it.

While there are vaccinations against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, there is no vaccine to prevent infection with Hepatitis C. Good news is, there is a cure for Hepatitis C! But very few people know about it.

Enter HepCured -- a movement that promotes awareness and treatment of Hepatitis C which was recently launched through the website www.hepcured.net. 

Through HepCured, Hepatitis C patients can search for treatments and remedies that are more accessibly priced and can be found in non-traditional sources.

Four years ago having Hepatitis C was a death sentence, there was no cure yet. Now, powerful medicines with a cure rate of 94%-97% have been discovered. And affordable generic options are available so there is nothing to fear. 

Behind HepCured is former photographer, businessman and movie producer a Filipino actor who starred in a couple of films during the late 90s and early 2000 (mostly action movies) and Hepatitis C survivor, Frederick Timothy Yui Dee,  also known as Derek Dee.

Derek Dee

“It is through constant updating and sharing of knowledge that the disease can be identified, battled, and defeated,” he declares. 

For more information, log on to www.hepcured.net or visit their Facebook page, @DerekDeeTheHepster.

The #JollibeeSummerTreats are here! Chill out with Jollibee’s unbeatable dessert and beverage line-up

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The scorching summer heat in the Philippines has one delicious upside: we get to enjoy deliciously cool desserts from the country’s number one fast-food brand, Jollibee!

Jollibee is bringing back two limited summer treats—the Halo-Halo Sundae and the Blueberry Float—to join the Coke Float and the Salted Caramel Choco Sundae in offering diners a delicious, indulgent way to cool down.

“Many Pinoys are looking forward to the summer season not only because of summer vacation and local beach destinations, but also because of the refreshing treats that we get to indulge in,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Marketing Manager. “With Jollibee’s latest dessert line-up, we’re sure that there’s a flavor experience to satisfy every craving.”

Pinoy favorite with a twist

A classic summertime favorite gets a new twist in Jollibee’s Halo-Halo Sundae, where diners get to enjoy the chain’s trademark cool, creamy vanilla soft-serve topped with a delightful mix of halo-halo toppings. Best of all, diners get to enjoy this creamy halo-halo treat all day, any day.

The Halo-Halo Sundae will make summer days more delicious in all Jollibee stores nationwide, for only P39.00*!

Refreshing fruity flavors

The Blueberry Float, on the other hand, was an instant hit among Jollibee diners looking for the perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and fizzy. This unique beverage is just the right combination of ice-cold Sprite, refreshing blueberry syrup, and creamy vanilla soft-serve that delivers a full-bodied flavor explosion with every sip!

The Jollibee Blueberry Float is definitely this summer’s refreshingly fruity beverage, and will be available for only P29.00* for a la carte and for P20.00 as a Value Meal add-on.

Rounding up the squad

The Coke Float and Salted Caramel Choco Sundae offer up classic flavors for Jollibee customers of all ages.

An interesting blend of ice-cold Coke, vanilla soft-serve, and a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup, the Coke Float is one of those classic desserts that never fail to satisfy sweet cravings. A perfect foil to savory meals and snacks, this beverage is a reliable way to cool down this summer. Just add P20.00 to any Value Meal for a Coke Float upgrade, or go solo for only P29.00*.

The Salted Caramel Choco Sundae captures that perfect balance of refreshing richness, with its vanilla soft-serve base smothered with salted caramel topping and chocolate syrup. Cap an enjoyable meal with or simply indulge in luscious flavors of the Salted Caramel Choco Sundae for only P29.00.*

For more information on new Jollibee products and promotions, head over to the official Jollibee Philippines page on Facebook.

* Prices may vary across different locations.

Filipino-British Rachel Peters is Miss Universe Philippines 2017!

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Rachel Peters, a Filipino-British beauty was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017 on Sunday's Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Grand Coronation Night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. 

Peters who grew up in Camarines Sur, beat 39 other hopeful beautiful ladies.

Hosting the event were Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj, and actor Xian Lim. Daniel Padilla made an appearance as a guest performer, serenading the contestants with Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” during the long gown competition.

The 2016 Binibining Pilipinas queens have passed their crowns on to their successors - Kylie Verzosa, Joanna Eden, Jennifer Hammond, Nichole Manalo and Nicole Cordoves .

The judges initially selected a 14 candidates for the final round, with a 15th picked through online voting. 

Here are the complete list of winners:

Miss Universe Philippines 2017: #19 Rachel Peters 

Bb. Pilipinas - International: #15 Mariel De Leon

Bb. Pilipinas - Supranational: #22 Chanel Olive Thomas

Bb. Pilipinas - Grand International: #39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

Bb. Pilipinas - Intercontinental: #31 Katarina Rodriguez

Bb. Pilipinas - Globe 2017: #18 Nelda Ibe

1st Runner Up: #33 Charmaine Elima

2nd Runner up: #40 Kristel Guelos

Special Awards:

Binibining Friendship: Chanel Olive Thomas

The Face of Binibini: Rachel Peters

Binibining Talent: Dane Felisse Marasigan

National Costume: Chanel Olive Thomas

Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice: Christagale Borja

Jag Denim Queen: Rachel Peters

Best in Swimsuit: Rachel Peters

Best in Long Gown: Maria Angelica de Leon

Binibining Philippine Airlines: Katarina Sonja Rodriguez

Binibining Creamsilk: Maria Angelica de Leon

Top 15:

#39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

#15 Mariel de Leon

#22 Chanel Olive Thomas

#31 Katarina Rodriguez

#10 Jehza Huelar

#13 Sirene Sutton

#40 Kristel Guelos

#18 Nelda Ibe

#32 Charmaine Elima

#20 Christagale Borja

#17 Camille Manalo

#34 Gabriela Ortega

#16 Larah Grace Lacap

#19 Rachel Peters

People's Choice: #28 Juliana Kapeundl

Top 25:

#2 Arienne Louise Calingo

#27 Beatrice Valente

#1 Dane Felisse Marasigan

#37 Sammie Anne Legaspi

#6 Maria Bejieleen Nama

#7 Jennyline Carla Malpaya

#9 Vanessa Saliba

#33 Kristi Rose Cequeña

#26 Ruffa Nava

#38 Ana Patricia Asturias

#39 Elizabeth Durado Clenci

#15 Mariel de Leon

#22 Chanel Olive Thomas

#31 Katarina Rodriguez

#10 Jehza Huelar

#13 Sirene Sutton

#40 Kristel Guelos

#18 Nelda Ibe

#32 Charmaine Elima

#20 Christagale Borja

#17 Camille Manalo

#34 Gabriela Ortega

#16 Larah Grace Lacap

#19 Rachel Peters

#28 Juliana Kapeundl

Technology alone can’t protect your business against cyber threats – ePLDT

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Due to the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), information is being collected at an unprecedented rate, with much of it being highly personal and confidential. It is because of this that cybersecurity is of much greater importance today.

ePLDT, an industry-leading provider of digital business solutions to enterprises in the Philippines, is warning local companies that employing data security software and hardware is not enough to combat cyber-threats. This is according to its newly appointed head of cybersecurity.

Angel Redoble

“Companies that focus on data security technology alone unfortunately do not understand cybersecurity,” said Angel Redoble, Chief Information Security Officer of ePLDT. 

“Because a single attack can affect every department of a company, cybersecurity therefore should be approached holistically by integrating it in every aspect, not just in technology. To do this, a company must first focus on having a strict protocol or process and must have the right people who are skilled to combat different kinds of threats. Once these are integrated with the appropriate technology, a company can achieve business resiliency.”

This crucial insight follows on the heels of Ernst & Young’s Global Information Security Survey of 2016 and 2017 which reveals that 64% of 1,735 firms surveyed, which includes Philippine companies, admitted that they have zero or mere informal threat intelligence programs. Moreover, 42% do not have an agreed communications strategy or plan in place in the event of a significant attack.

A security process or program provides the framework for keeping a company at a desired security level by assessing the risks, deciding how to mitigate them, and planning on how to keep programs and practices up to date. ePLDT notes that this is where most companies fail because they only treat cybersecurity as technology or software.

“The hundreds of thousands of vulnerabilities that are recorded every day plus the evolving hacking methods just goes to show that like a process, cybersecurity is a never-ending journey and should be evolved to mitigate & manage new threats,” said Redoble.

Data security skills on the other hand are also crucial since a skilled workforce can identify and therefore understand how to handle the vast majority of threats to data, like malware or hackers seeking confidential information.

Redoble recognizes that some institutions do not employ cybersecurity because of financial constraints but also notes that this should not stop them because the tradeoffs are more than beneficial for a company’s performance and existence. 

“Thanks to growing trends, not deploying cybersecurity is and will become more costly in the future. Companies who are serious about surviving must place it as a business imperative as a single attack can break any business.”

Fortunately due to the current trends and developments in cybersecurity, businesses can now achieve the process, technology, and skills to uphold security through inexpensive means. By administering an assessment of their current capabilities, a company can already set certain protocols while the lack of skills problem can be addressed by teaching the staff how to recognize an attack.

With regards to technology, Redoble notes that there are various data security measures that are being offered subscription-based. However, applying these three may leave a company’s in-house I.T. department drained and will lead them to focus on security rather than boosting productivity. As a solution, Redoble recommends to partner with an end-to-end data security provider.

As a leader in data security services in the country, ePLDT’s Cyber Security portfolio is a suite of services that cover devices, systems, processes, and expertise, designed to defend enterprises from multiple security risks, evolving threats, and malicious software attacks. The portfolio is further boosted by ePLDT’s vast infrastructure network due to its 9 state-of-the art data centers and is recognized internationally through its ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification.

To know more about ePLDT’s cybersecurity offerings, visit www.epldt.com/solutions/cyber-security/.

1st Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships gets underway, April 29

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After throwing its support for Gilas Pilipinas and the country’s quest for regional basketball supremacy, poultry giant Chooks-to-Go is venturing into the grassroots level in search of budding chess experts.

On April 29, the first-ever Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships in partnership with the Rotary Club of Nuvali, will be held at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The whole-day competition is expected to attract more than 1,000 chess players, coaches, trainers and chess enthusiasts.

Cash prizes, trophies and medals await winners in the Open (19 y/o and up), Junior (13 – 18 y/o), and Kiddie (12 y/o and below) categories.

“Our belief in developing the Filipino potential, especially in the field of sports, motivates us to continue supporting not only basketball but also chess tournaments which foster self-confidence and camaraderie among players,” said Ronald R. Mascariñas, Chooks-to-Go President and General Manager.

Organizers of the Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships also hope to raise funds for the various social projects of the Rotary Club of Nuvali.