You can change the way you soda with Sunkist Freshie!

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No such thing as “good soda?” Think again. 

You can now enjoy the fizz and flavor of soda without the guilt. 

Introducing Sunkist Freshie—a refreshing, caffeine-free carbonated drink with essential vitamins and minerals, but with no sugar added. 

Addressing health concerns about the long-standing reputation of soda as having adverse impact on one’s health due to incredibly high amounts of sugar and empty calories, Asia Brewery Inc.’s brand new soda drink has no sugar added as it is naturally sweetened with Stevia and fruit juice. 

Stevia is a plant-based sweetener regarded as a safe and healthy sugar substitute and is associated with health benefits such as reduced calorie intake, blood sugar and risk of cavities as well as regulated blood pressure. 

In the Philippines, authorities continue to hold public information campaigns that highlight the importance of a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness on sugar consumption, particularly of sugary drinks like soda, as one of the reasons for diabetes onset. Sunkist Freshie’s entry, however, offers a healthy alternative drink especially to those who love satisfying soda cravings. 

Sunkist Freshie, as the “good soda,” contains Vitamin A that helps support immunity, Vitamin D and Calcium to help build strong bones, Iodine and Vitamin B12 ingredients known to help increase energy levels, and Iron an ingredient that has been known to help improve memory. 

It also comes in two exciting, non-traditional flavors: Yoghurt and Apple that both promise a delightful drink experience. 

To complete the “good soda” experience, Sunkist Freshie is giving everyone an opportunity to take part in meaningful causes relevant to the times. 

“Sunkist Freshie is the healthy drink of choice for soda-loving consumers. Now, more than ever, people are becoming more conscious of their health and wellness. With Sunkist Freshie as a ‘good soda,’ we’d like people to know that they can absolutely still make this carbonated drink very much a part of their healthy lifestyle while contributing something good to society,” Hubert Tan, senior vice president for Asia Brewery Inc., said. 

With Sunkist Freshie, you can change the way you soda.

Sunkist Freshie is available at a good, friendly SRP of P20 in Puregold, Ministop, Mercury Drug branches and other leading supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores nationwide. 

You can even enjoy Sunkist Freshie with a low calorie meal through Yummy Diet (https://www.yummydiet.ph/index.php/home). 

Enjoy the flavorful fizz, health benefits and all the good things that come with drinking Sunkist Freshie #TheGoodSoda 

Sunkist Freshie is a product of Asia Brewery, Inc. (ABI), the beverage arm of Lucio Tan-led LT Group Inc. 

A nationwide campaign against GBV, #FamiLigtas was launched

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An online media launch of the FamiLigtas campaign was held via zoom webinar on October 23.

FamiLigtas is a nationwide campaign against Gender- Based Violence (GBV). It aims to build awareness among women, children, gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals, as well as the public about what constitutes GBV and how one can seek help. It also aims to empower survivors of GBV to decide to approach the groups and facilities that can help them end the violence and begin a healing process, even during COVID-19 quarantines.

Home violence during quarantine prompts launch of GBV campaign

With over half the world still in lockdown, four billion people are now sheltering at home from the global contagion of COVID-19. It’s a protective measure, but it brings with it another deadly danger—domestic violence against women.

Even before COVID-19 existed, domestic violence was already one of the greatest human rights violations. In the previous 12 months, 243 million women and girls (aged 15-49) across the world have been subjected to sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, this number is likely to grow with multiple impacts on women’s wellbeing, their sexual and reproductive health, their mental health, and their ability to participate and lead in the recovery of our societies and economy.

Wide under-reporting of domestic and other forms of violence has previously made response and data gathering a challenge, with less than 40 per cent of women who experience violence seeking help of any sort or reporting the crime. Less than 10 percent of those women seeking help go to the police.

“Government data shows that the number of cases of GBV and abuse reported to authorities declined during the first month and a half of COVID-19 lockdown measures,” said Danna Aduna of of Lunas Collective, a feminist, inclusive chat service where people seeking support related to gender-based violence (GBV) and reproductive health can expect to be heard. “While these figures could mean a reduced prevalence of violence and abuse, it more likely points to something more worrisome--that victims are simply unable to report abuse, partly due to the quarantine measures themselves but also possibly due to their home setup. What this means is that it’s highly likely that the quarantine breeds situations that makes it more difficult, if not impossible, for a victim-survivor to report crimes done against them.”

In the Philippines, the National Demographic Health Survey 2017 released by the Philippine Statistics Authority revealed that one in four Filipino women, has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence from their husband or partner.

In the same survey, the top three perpetrators as reported by women who experienced/were experiencing GBV were revealed to be the victim’s current husband/partner (40%); former husband/partner (27%); or other relative (8.9%). Additionally, an average of eight people a day have fallen victim to sexual assault in the country during the community quarantine according to data from the Philippine National Police.

It is this problematic situation where stay-at-home measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19 are potentially leading to unreported cases of GBV that has prompted the creation of FamiLigtas—a campaign that seeks to build awareness among women, children, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals, as well as the public, about GBV in the home.

Keeping families safe from violence

At its core, FamiLigtas seeks to educate and spread awareness about the reality of GBV within the family and the home. FamiLigtas works closely with Lunas Collective, offering psycho-social support and appropriate information for authorities and health facilities. Lunas understands that the pandemic has caused stress for a lot of Filipino families, and that this has exacerbated GBV situations for many others who are stuck at home, but Aduna was quick to point out the importance of disabusing GBV victim-survivors. “Any stressful situation is not an excuse for any kind of violence,” she said.

Miriam Quiambao, Filipino physical therapist, inspirational speaker, author, entrepreneur, actress, television host, real estate broker, endorser, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 1999 and placed 1st Runner-up at Miss Universe 1999.

For FamiLigtas, the concept of family extends beyond the home. This is why a big thrust of the campaign is to go beyond awareness and encourage help-seeking behavior by promoting other support systems in place within their local communities.

“Gender-based violence starts at home, which is why protection should also start at home,” said Karen Davila, Filipino journalist and staunch advocate for women’s rights.

 

Dance Along to the Hottest TikTok Trends with the Help of Oliver Sullano's Tutorials

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TikTok has truly become a space where makers and movers can express themselves fearlessly. It has also become a venue for those who wish to share their knowledge and skills with others. 18-year old Oliver Sullano is one such creator, who, through his content, is able to teach others how to dance along to the latest TikTok trends. 

This multifaceted creator is a dancer, artist, athlete, and student. Despite his busy schedule, he is still able to share videos consistently with his followers. Oliver finds balance between all of his responsibilities by focusing on being productive, and avoiding wasting time on unnecessary things. He believes that, with discipline and the right mindset, you can do everything you need and want to do each day. 

Oliver has always loved dancing, and this is actually what compelled him to join TikTok. After seeing the various dance videos on the platform, he downloaded the app, and started trying them himself. Before long, he was creating his own original dance videos, along with other reliable content that his followers truly loved. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@odcs_/video/6822219479884352774

Once he found out how much happiness his posts could bring to others, Oliver knew he had to keep on creating. For Oliver, the best part about being a TikTok creator is getting to inspire other people to do better, and impacting their lives in a positive way. 

He never expected that he could connect with so many people just by doing what he loves and enjoys. This has made the challenge of posting regularly, and learning to deal with unavoidable haters, all worth it. He shares that, if you have even a second to look at negative comments, then you definitely have the time to see and appreciate the good things that are coming your way.

https://www.tiktok.com/@odcs_/video/6809494484154338566 

To aspiring creators, Oliver says, never give up. In order to achieve big things in life, you cannot take the easy way. Remember that small progress is still progress. Once you reach your goals, all the effort will be worth it. And, most importantly, love and enjoy what you do. 

Share what you know with others by becoming an Edu-Content Creator on #TikTokU! Join the #itstartsonTikTok hashtag challenge to begin your journey, or take it a step further with a hashtag of your own. Download TikTok today on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

Get Up to 33% off on Vivo Super Brand Day at Shopee from October 23-25

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Visit vivo Official Store on Shopee Mall and get exclusive discounts and freebies with vivo on Shopee during the vivo Super Brand Day from October 23-25. 

Here are the latest smartphones you'll love to have -  vivo V20 series the V20 Pro, V20 and V20 SE.

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Camera: 44MP AF+8MP / 64MP AF + 8MP AF (Wide-Angle/Macro/Bokeh) + 2MP(Mono)

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vivo V20 8GB + 128GB – AF Selfie, 64MP Night Camera

Battery: 4000mAh (TYP)

Fast Charging: Fast Charging 33W (11V/3A)

Color: Black – Midnight Jazz; Blue – Sunset Melody

Operating System: Funtouch OS 11 (Based on Android 11)

Camera: Front 44MP AF/Rear 64MP AF+8MP AF (Wide-Angle/Macro/Bokeh)+2MP(Mono)

Display Screen: 6.44-inch Resolution 2400×1080 (FHD+ AMOLED)

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vivo V20 SE 8GB + 128GB – 33W Fast Charge, 7.83mm Ultra Thin

Battery: 4100mAh (TYP)

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Operating System: Funtouch OS 11 (Based on Android 11)

Camera: 32MP FF / 48MP AF + 8MP AF (wide-angle/macro) + 2MP FF (bokeh)

Display Screen: 6.44-inch Resolution 2400×1080 (FHD+ AMOLED)

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vivo Y11 3GB+32GB – 5000mAh

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vivo Y91C 2GB+32GB – 4030mAh

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vivo Y15 4GB+64GB – 5000mAh

Battery: 5000mAh

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Operating System: Funtouch OS 9（based on Android 9.0)

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Display Screen: 6.35-inch Resolution 720×1544 (HD+)

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Star Cinema brings a different kind of movie experience via the Kathryn Bernardo-Daniel Padilla starrer film “The House Arrest of Us”

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Star Cinema, the film arm of the Filipino-owned multi-media company ABS-CBN, brings a different kind of movie experience with its first digital movie series “The House Arrest of Us,” which will be seen worldwide on iWantTFC and TFC IPTV starting October 25. 

Different from the usual almost two-hours-long movie viewing, the movie “The House Arrest of Us” will be divided into 13 episodes with each episode being released weekly, which viewers from different countries around the world get to watch repeatedly throughout the season.

The digital movie series also serves as the reunion project of the box-office stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, collectively known as KathNiel, since their last TV series and movie together. Their last TV series was “La Luna Sangre” in 2017, while it was in 2018 when they starred in the box-office hit Filipino film “The Hows of Us.”

The setting for KathNiel’s upcoming movie is based in the time when the Philippines was under the enhanced community quarantine, where everyone was mandated to stay at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In “The House Arrest of Us,” the enhanced community quarantine was announced at the time when Korics’ (Daniel) family went to meet Q’s (Kathryn) family for the pamamanhikan, a Filipino tradition where the man with his family formally asks the permission of the woman’s family to marry her. This forces the total opposites and warring families of the newly engaged couple to live under one roof, which will also test the couple’s relationship.

The reel and real-life couple are excited for everyone to watch their romantic-comedy digital movie series “The House Arrest of Us,” which they believe delivers good comedy and gives a peek into the Filipino culture.

“I think nami-miss na nila ‘yong ganitong style ng comedy,” Daniel explained during the media conference for the digital movie series. “Kasi it is the first time nating gagawa ng scenes na ang pagka-mount niya is isang pelikula pero ‘yong script natin is sobrang nakakatawa, hindi tayo bumibitaw sa comedy pero nando’n ‘yong puso. So do’n makaka-relate ‘yong mga Pilipino, OFW man o nandito sa Pilipinas.”

On the other hand, Kathryn is happy that their film showcases the Filipino culture. She shares, “ipapakita dito ‘yong culture natin as Filipino family. Tayo kasi ‘pag sinabi mong pamilya dadaan ka talaga sa pamamanhikan. So maganda ipakita na ganito ang culture nating mga Pinoy, na bago mo makuha talaga ‘yong kamay ng babae ito ‘yong pinagdadaanan natin kasi gano’n tayo lumaki. So nakaka-proud at excited kami na mapanood ninyo ito especially the younger generations, na ganito ang ginagawa ng mga lolo’t lola natin dati pa.”

“The House Arrest of Us” also stars Herbert Bautista, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gardo Versoza, Arlene Muhlach, Dennis Padilla, Anthony Jennings, Riva Quenery, Alora Sasam, and Hyubs Azarcon under the direction of Richard Arellano.

Will their families’ differences affect their relationship? Will their wedding push through? Find out by as “The House Arrest of Us” becomes available to viewers worldwide starting October 25 on iWantTFC and TFC IPTV, with a new episode drop every Sunday (Manila time).

Watch the entire season on demand via iWantTFC by downloading the app or watch online at iwanttfc.com, create an account, and purchase the season pass for Php 499 for those in the Philippines and USD 9.99 for those outside the Philippines.

For TFC IPTV subscribers, you may watch the digital movie series as much as you want throughout the season by purchasing the season pass for USD 9.99 (CAD 13.99*; AUD 14.99*; JPY 1, 220*; SGD 14.98*; SAR 43.50*; AED 38.50*; EUR 10.99; GBP 9.99*). *with VAT

For more details, you may visit mytfc.com, emea.kapamilya.com, or visit TFC’s official Facebook pages applicable to your area.