3 easy tips to maximize your internet connection

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 Many people do not realize that it’s not enough to get a good broadband plan. Apart from having fast internet, you must also make sure your Wi-Fi router is strategically located to optimize your Wi-Fi coverage.

But where should you place the router to make the most out of your internet connection? 

Here are some useful tips from Globe at Home: 

1. Keep your router away from obstruction

Did you know that concrete walls, mirrors, doors, and other large obstacles can weaken your Wi-Fi signal? So keep the path between your router and your device as obstruction-free as possible to maintain optimum connection.

Always place your router in a central location so the signal is evenly distributed. The farther your devices are from the router, the weaker your connection, so place your router in an open space, preferably on an elevated platform and away from bodies of water like an aquarium or water containers. You can also stay close to your router for a better browsing experience.

2. Connect only the devices you’re using

Too many devices connected to your Wi-Fi can slow down your internet speed as each device takes up a portion of your total bandwidth. Only connect devices that are being used to ensure a stable connection.

3. Wi-Fi extenders help improve your Wi-Fi signal coverage!

Your router can only cover so much ground, especially if you have a big home. To ensure your house is fully covered, Globe At Home’s special tech service team, the Globe Tech Squad, also offers Airties Wi-Fi Mesh, which extends Wi-Fi coverage to eliminate dead spots around the house and ensure full Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home.

Globe customers may avail of Airties Wi-Fi Mesh via two payment options: upfront payment of P3,600, or charged to bill at P150/month for 24 months added on to your Globe At Home plan.

Make the most out of your connection with Globe at Home’s Plan 1299 and up, which offers fast and reliable internet connection at speeds of up to 5Mbps and 300GB worth of data allocation per month, with free 100GB allocation for YouTube. 

Learn more about Globe at Home from www.globe.com.ph/broadband.

Here’s how you can answer both your biggest New Year’s Resolutions with one solution

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It’s that time of the year when everyone thinks of #Goals to make or break for the year. Before you get tempted to create a long list of to do’s and must haves for 2018, focus on must do’s. Simple resolutions can bring you a long way if they’re doable, feasible, and impactful.

On your new journey toward living better next year you may come across challenges. But with a strong and dependable partner to lend you a hand, ticking off the must do’s in your list will be an easier and more rewarding experience.

Two for one 

Research institute, StatisticBrain ranks healthy living and wiser financial decisions as the two resolutions that regularly top anyone's list, but Time Magazine says they are some of the most common ones to break throughout the year.

Regardless, the secret in successfully ticking off any item in your annual list of goals is to get help – a buddy for an extra boost to hit two targets with one swing! 

Fitness and financial plans may be a challenge to keep, but BPI-Philam offers their latest Wellness Series to help you get started and encourage you to lead a life of total wellness. This takes care of both your financial and physical health through four personalized insurance products integrated with Philam Vitality, a science-backed wellness program that rewards your healthy choices. 

Through the Wellness Series you get comprehensive life and health protection, and with Philam Vitality you get upfront 20% additional life coverage, and additional lifestyle rewards throughout your wellness journey. Philam Vitality empowers you to take consistent steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle – as you continuously do more healthy activities, your Vitality status increases and can give you additional life insurance coverage increase of up to 50%!

More rewards await you with every healthy decision you make! When you take steps to know and improve your health, you get exclusive discounts on services and exciting items like: screens from Hi Precision diagnostics and Makati Medical center, gym membership from Gold's Gym, and sports apparel from Garmin or Toby's Sports. Then, enjoy rewards like discounted air fare on your next Philippine Airlines trip, hotel room reservation at Seda or Marriot, or tickets to Enchanted Kingdom and SM Cinemas!

Which Wellness Series product is for you?

For your protection and insurance needs, choose among Life Ready Plus, Critical Care Plus, Critical Care Max, and Build Estate Plus--affordable solutions that secure your health and build your wealth. 

While each of us may generally have similar health goals, we also have specific financial needs according to which of life’s key moments we are in.

For as low as P 2,100 a month, first jobbers and young professionals can build a protection fund for the future early on with Life Ready Plus. This plan also protects them for as long as needed by providing insurance coverage up to 360x their monthly premium. 

Meanwhile, employees looking to maximize their health and life insurance to keep providing for their families, will find a fit with Critical Care Plus and Critical Care Max. Either policy gives them and their loved-ones peace of mind by providing cash benefits upon diagnosis or early stages of critical illness. It also builds a health fund that accumulates over time to support future health needs. This minimizes costly hospitalization and medical fees so they can focus on recovering and enjoying moments with their family.

Finally, people preparing for retirement and continually need protection for their assets can do so worry-free and with ease through Build Life Plus. With its life insurance benefit, estate taxes can be covered to secure their legacy, wellness, and their family’s future through health. 

Every product also offers riders you can add to the policy to add peace of mind by maximizing protection and customize your cover to make sure it fits other needs you might have.

With your top two, yearly concerns efficiently out of the way, you can focus on accomplishing the things you love doing for the rest of the year without hassle or holding back.

Make nothing but the best life choices as you enter 2018 with BPI-Philam and get ready to live better and healthier not just for the new year but for the many fulfilling years to come.

Partner up with BPI-Philam in planning for a vibrant future today by visiting www.bpi-philam.com  or any BPI branch across the country. Want to know more? Send us your inquiries at  www.facebook.com/BPIPhilamOfficial .

Introducing Athena Milk and Crave Healthy Snacks for Women

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Women of every age, height, weight, and activity level have at least one thing in common: We need certain nutrients that our bodies don't make, but require to function properly, to keep us fit and healthy. 

Many products these days are created to cater to women’s ever changing needs. There are best source of essential nutrients, maintains normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, keeps bones strong, helps regulate blood sugar levels; promotes normal blood pressure, may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.

No other milk understands you better.

Women like you, who are always on the go, seek to strike a balance between work and personal time to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. That is why you need to stay fit and attractive, to look good and feel good whenever you can. You have unique needs that only women like you truly understand.

Introducing Athena, the milk especially formulated to meet your special nutritional needs.

High Calcium essential for optimum bone health. It is also a source of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium and Phosphorus – nutrients to help maintain strong bones

Low in Fat so you can enjoy this beverage without the risk of high caloric intake

Source of Anti-oxidants such as Vitamins A & E and Zinc to help maintain healthy skin and promote optimum immune function.

Athena, a delicious beverage made just for you. Drink Athena today!

Athena comes in two flavors – Milk (180 grams – Php 130.00; 400 grams – Php 273.00) and Choco (180 grams – Php 130.00). 

It’s available online at www.athena.com.ph and in-store at Mercury Drugstore, Watsons, and Southstar.

CRAVE HEALTHY

Crave Healthy is the first snack product in the Philippines that is specifically designed for the pregnant woman by doctors and nutritionists.

It’s NUTRITIOUS because it contains essential nutrients – Folic Acid, Iron, and Calcium that are critical for both the mom and her growing baby. It also has reduced salt and just the right amount of calories that give the pregnant woman that extra energy she needs daily.

It’s DELICIOUS because it tastes just like her regular snack. Crave Healthy is currently available in Sweet Corn flavor and does not have any aftertaste of nutrient fortifications. It helps support the nutritional needs of pregnant women and their developing fetus.

A healthy way to satisfy hunger and food cravings of pregnant women!

A pack of Crave is worth Php 25.00 at 30 grams each. 

It’s available online at www.cravehealthysnacks.com, select Med Express branches, and select Robinsons Supermarket outlets.

Berry Good sa Tibay: BEAR BRAND Fortified launches BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink fortified with Katumbas Tibay Resistensya Nutrients!

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Are you finding it hard to get your children to drink milk? If so, it is likely that they are experiencing milk fatigue. This problem is something that you should be concerned about, especially that drinking milk on a daily basis is still one of the best sources of important nutrients for schoolchildren, aside from a well-balanced diet.

A recent study, conducted by the Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), revealed that most children are observed to stop drinking milk at the critical age of 6 to 12. The same study attributes this to milk fatigue brought about by a change in their taste preference.

Fortunately, BEAR BRAND Fortified introduces another exciting milk drink variant. The new BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink has the same Tibay Resistensya nutrients found in BEAR BRAND Fortified Powdered Milk Drink. Now, your child won’t miss out on the essential micronutrients, like Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, while enjoying its deliciously refreshing real strawberry fruit bits.

“We realize that kids experiencing milk fatigue are more likely to lose out on the TibayResistensya nutrients they need. That’s why we are introducing this new milk variant so that moms have an alternative that combines both the taste and the nutrition in one product,” said Reynaldo Gabunada Jr., Consumer Marketing lead of BEAR BRAND.

Here are some reasons why BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink will soon be your child’s favorite:

Fortified with essential nutrients. BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink is fortified with Katumbas Tibay Resistansya nutrients. It has 100% vitamin C and high level of Iron and Zinc.

Made even more exciting for kids. Who said nutritious can’t be delicious? BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink comes with the goodness of strawberry milk flavor that your kids will surely love.

Added with real bits of strawberry. And, if the taste of strawberry is not enough, BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink is packed with real bits of strawberry for that added zest and texture. With its fruity goodness, every glass of this milk drink will leave your kids wanting more.

Can be served as a cold milk drink. Milk drinks are often served warm, but with BEAR BRAND Real Strawberry Milk Drink, you can make it as a cold and refreshing beverage for your kids. Serving it cold is like giving your kids a milkshake that can also pass as a delightful afternoon treat to complete your merienda.

To know more about BEAR BRAND Fortified and NESTLÉ Philippines, like and follow BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink’s official Facebook page (@BearBrandPh) and Twitter account (@BEARBRAND_PMD) or visit their website at www.nestle.com.ph.

Take SM Cinema On the Go with New App

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Your favorite cinema is now app-cesible! Skip the long lines and go straight to your movie – SM Cinema launches its free app for quicker reservations and paperless movie tickets.

SM Cinema developed its very own app that allows you to find your preferred movie at the nearest theatre, reserve or purchase your tickets in seconds and directly enter the cinema through a QR code that you could scan at the gate. You can avoid arriving early, waiting in line, or printing your ticket at the booth and focus on the movie magic instead.

Features of the app include the following features:

• Your theatre, your time. Check what’s playing in the SM Cinema hub closest to you

•  Skip the ticket booth. Go paperless and scan the QR code in the app directly at the entrance

•  Get your tickets early. Is your long-awaited movie still a month away? Book your ticket before everybody else to ensure a seat at the first screening

• ü Buy online. Lose the hassle of paying at the counter! Credit and debit cards are welcome payments in the app.

•  Reserve your seats. No card? You can also reserve your favorite films and pay the tickets at the counter 90 minutes before screening time.

•  Perks & Rewards: Enjoy special promotions and exclusive movie discounts using the SM Cinema App.

The app is now available for android users and will soon be available in iOS.

SM Cinema lets you book anytime, anywhere. Download the SM Cinema app now at follow /SMCinema on Facebook or @SM_Cinema on Instagram and Twitter for more details.