AXA Philippines stages first Youth Basketball Clinic

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AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently held a basketball clinic for children ages 5-13 in partnership with the University of Makati and the Makati Youth Development Center. Nearly 40 kids, representing three different barangays in Makati, participated in the training session which culminated in a friendly game. AXA chose the 10 most outstanding players from the group, and will support them as they participate in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska—the NBA's global youth development program that promotes basketball participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and an active lifestyle. AXA Philippines, through its corporate social responsibility arm, continuously spearheads and participates in similar development activities to help empower communities to live better lives. 

Don’t Let Work Stop You From Being Healthier This 2018!

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Check out these tips from RHEA Generics on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle this new year.

Holiday season is over, which means it’s the time of the year again when people start to fulfill their “New Year, New Me” resolutions. For most of the working population, achieving a healthier lifestyle is one of their biggest goals. Work can sometimes be too demanding, but it does not justify overlooking your health. Achieving a healthier lifestyle is no rocket science, you just need to have self-discipline, determination and time management.

And to help you, RHEA Generics, a world-class provider of generic medicines, prepared a list for you to follow in order to have a healthier lifestyle this 2018:

1. Watch what you eat

It is important to watch your diet and avoid eating unhealthy food. Start to refrain from consuming processed and fast food. Maybe try to eat more freshly prepared or home-cooked meals this new year? As much as possible, find time to prepare your own food at home - it’s not only healthier but it will also help you to save some cash.

2. This couldn’t be emphasized more, but take your vitamins.

Taking vitamins may seem to be such a chore but it obviously has immense health benefits. It can boost your immune system to combat viruses or sickness. Take that daily dose of protection and make sure to stock up on Calcium Ascorbate to help your immune system defend your body from viruses.

Calcium Ascorbate is the first adult vitamins available in the market that includes Vitamin C and Zinc. It can be compared to the regular Ascorbic Acid which has the same Vitamin C that increases body resistance to stress and infections and enhances the immune system but the best part? It’s non-acidic.

3. You are not a robot, so get some rest!

As much as we want to maximize ourselves every day, it might lead to exhaustion or catching a flu. Remember to take care of your body and be especially mindful of your limitations. Take a break, de-stress, and get sufficient sleep.

4. Skip that late night booze, avoid excessive drinking.

Drinking alcohol is one of the most favorite pastime of employees or workers after their shift. Many treat drinking as a way to destress, but according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as part of the National Institute of Health in the US, excessive alcohol suppresses the immune system by reducing the ability of white blood cells to effectively kill bacteria. So be mindful of the alcohol you consume on a night out!

5. Sweat out the stress, exercise.

When was the last time you went out for a run? A walk? What about hitting the gym? Work sure sometimes takes us away from activities like those, but research shows that easy to moderate exercise actually boosts your immune system. So try to hit the gym every now and then or exercise at home for 30 minutes and you’ll surely reap the benefits.

Need a little help keeping healthy? Try RHEA Generics! With its wide variety of world-class quality medicines and vitamins available in Mercury Drug stores nationwide, you’ll surely survive work challenges and get to enjoy the new you this new year.

For more tips about health & well-being, just follow RHEA Generics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RHEAGenericsPH.

Sources:          

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20752945,00.html#sniffle-season-strategies-0            

https://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/how-doctors-avoid-sickness

https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-flu-map/avoid-cold-flu

About RHEA Generics

One of the pioneers in the generics industry with more than 40 years of producing quality and affordable healthcare products, RHEA has become a household name. As a division of Philusa Corporation, it has been RHEA Generics' greatest endeavor to make all its medicines and other products accessible to everyone, everywhere. 

RHEA Generics takes pride in its effective yet affordable vitamins (RHEA Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Lactate, Brewer’s Yeast, Cluvimin capsules, Vitamin B Complex + C, Vitamin C + Zinc, and all natural vitamin E), over-the-counter products (RHEA Glycerin Suppository, and Sodium Bicarbonate), traditional home remedies and topical products (Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia, Aceite de Manzanilla, Toothache drops, Ap-Ap solution, Hydrogen Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Balsamo Carminativo, Vinagre Aromatico, Solution for Inhalation, Essencia Maravillosa, Aceite Alcanforado, Povidone Iodine, Cold Rub, Alcohol with Moisturizer, Superscent Oil), and prescription drugs.

With a strong  commitment to improving the lives and health of Filipinos, RHEA Generics continuously expands its product line by partnering with world leaders in pharmaceutical to provide Filipinos high quality and affordable generic medicines*.

*in certain therapeutic areas

Robinsons Retail expands acceptance of GCash QR payments

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Strengthening partnership with Robinsons Retail, GCash scan to pay feature is now available at all Robinsons Department Stores nationwide to provide another hassle-free cashless shopping.

(L-R: Albert O. Tinio - CEO of G-Xchange Inc., James Mauricio Aujero - Head of Merchant Solutions, Mynt, Thelma Roxas- Jacob – General Manager of Ministop, Robina Gokongwei- Pe – President and COO of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc., Ernest Cu –President and CEO of Globe, Gina Salgado – VP of Robinsons Inc.- Business Center, Jose Luis Reyes - Vice President of Business Development, Mynt)

At the same time, Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc. has also started accepting GCash scan to pay in its brands Topshop/Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse, and G2000 in Ayala malls. Ministop has also onboarded selected branches.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu demonstrates to Robinsons Retail Holdings President and COO Robina Gokongwei- Pe how GCash QR works

With this new GCash feature, shoppers will have faster payment experience, keep track of their expenses and minimize the risk of carrying cash.

“What we are offering is safety and convenience. With GCash scan to pay feature, consumers don’t need to carry coins with them while merchants no longer have to look for small change which can delay a transaction. Hopefully, one day, this will become the standard in paying in the Philippines to make life easier,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. Globe, together with Ant Financial and Ayala Corp., owns Mynt, a financial technology company which operates GCash.

“Strengthening our partnerships to promote cashless transactions is one way to give our customers better experience in our stores. Retail is becoming more digital and we are embracing this phenomenon across our formats,” said Robina Gokongwei-Pe, President and COO of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. 

To use GCash scan to pay feature, a customer only needs to either download to his smartphone or update to the the latest version of the GCash App, create an account and fund the GCash wallet through over 12,000 cash in outlets located across the country including Globe Stores, Robinsons Business Centers, among others. Once done, the customer just has to tap on Pay QR and point the phone’s camera at the counter’s QR code to scan to pay.

GCash currently has over 4,000 QR codes in use nationwide including the biggest players in the country’s retail industry even as it continues to roll-out the system in the coming months to more retail outlets. GCash is aggressively promoting this cashless payment system to encourage smarter and easier transactions among Filipinos.

Red Ribbon Savers give extra sweetness without the extra cost

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Moms strive to make things special for their families, however and whenever they can. When it comes to giving sweet treats, they look for ways to afford their favorites.

This is why smart moms are glad to discover Red Ribbon Savers, the bakeshop’s line of best-tasting treats at the most affordable prices. Moms can be assured of specially-baked, great-tasting Butter Mamon, Cheesy Ensaimada, and the Triple Chocolate Roll at budget friendly prices.

Delight in the butter-milky flavor of the Butter Mamon. Its soft chiffon topped with rich, melt-in-your-mouth butter makes it a bestseller for only P20.

Another snack that’s sure to satisfy sweet cravings is the Cheesy Ensaimada. The mouth-watering pastry, loaded with mounds of shredded cheese and sprinkled with a mix of butter and sugar, can be enjoyed for just P25.

Mom can also take home something special for the family with the Triple Chocolate Roll. A chocolate chiffon cake oozing with milk chocolate goodness from its chocolate filling to its toppings. This whole roll at only P300 is a definite winner in mom’s sulit list.

Looking for something extra special and extra affordable? Head over to Red Ribbon bakeshop nearest you and bring home the great finds only from Red Ribbon Savers.

PNB reopens branch in Marawi City

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True to its mandate of putting the needs of its customers first, Philippine National Bank reopened its Marawi Branch recently – the first bank to open in the city after the siege. 

The branch is located inside the Mindanao State University (MSU) campus. A day before it reopened, the bank was also the first to resume operations of ATM units – one machine in the MSU campus branch and another in the Capitol area. 

PNB’s Retail Banking Sector Head and EVP Bernie H. Tocmo underscores how the bank remains committed to serving the needs of its clients. “We knew that as soon as the dust had settled, we had to be ready to serve our customers,” he says. “We are focused on being a solid and dependable financial partner as Marawi starts to rebuild lives and businesses.” 

PNB Marawi Branch operates from Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. As of September 2017, PNB has more than 680 branches and over 1,000 ATMs nationwide. The Bank has the widest international footprint among Philippine banks with 71 overseas branches, representative offices, and remittance centers and subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

To know more about PNB, visit its official website: www.pnb.com.ph. 

About PNB

Philippine National Bank is one of the country’s largest private universal banks in terms of assets and deposits. It provides a full range of banking and other financial services to its highly diverse clientele comprised of individual depositors, small and medium enterprise, domestic and international corporations, government institutions, and overseas Filipinos. Backed by a century of stability and excellence, PNB looks forward to another hundred years of serving its customers first.