Enjoying Wonderful World

October 26, 2020

Busy Nurse Coffee for a fairer, slimmer you

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to your favorite coffee drink? There is one coffee brand in the market that not only helps you lose weight; it also helps whiten your skin while maintaining your skin glow.

The Busy Nurse 20 in 1 Coffee Mix is probably the first slimming and whitening coffee mix in the market which contains glutathione and collagen which helps achieve these two goals. It is the brainchild of Mary Rose Yap Zamora, an entrepreneur who is in the business of developing and selling beauty products.

“We started Busy Nurse when we realized that many of the buyers in our shops were looking for healthy coffee but we had nothing to offer them,” Zamora said. “Since all of our products were beauty products, we thought of coming up with a coffee that would make users healthier and prettier.”

As its name implies, the coffee contains 20 ingredients. These ingredients are acai berries, aloe vera, coffee, collagen, grape seed, Green Tea, Goji Berry, Garcinia Cambogia, Inulin Fiber, Lemon, L- Carnitine, glutathione, Mangosteen, Moringa, non dairy creamer, spirulina, senna leaves, stevia leaves, turmeric and vitamin C.

“When you bring all these ingredients together, Busy Nurse Coffee will help burn fat and boost your energy and metabolism,” Zamora said. “The product provides you with natural detoxification, is rich in anti-oxidants and is useful in regulating bowel movement. That’s how beneficial this product is.”

Vitamin C, for example, boosts your immunity and prevents iron deficiencies. Lemon, on the other hand, is a good antioxidant that removes free radicals from the body while L Carnitine is a metabolism booster that aids in weight loss.

“Where in the market can you see a product that combines the best qualities of 20 ingredients and comes up with a coffee that not only whitens your skin but also helps you lose weight?” Zamora said. “That is Busy Nurse Coffee for you.”

The product was introduced to the market in May 2019 and so far, it has almost 3,000 local and international distributors. In such a short span of time, it has already been able to reap a number of significant rewards for Zamora.

Among the awards it has received so far include the 14th Gawad Pilipino Outstanding Herbal Coffee of the Year; Golden Dragon Awards of Excellence for the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Products Provider;” International Icon Awards for Business Leadership and Achievers for being the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Provider;” Gawad America Awards for 2019 Most Outstanding Filipino in the Field of Online Entrepreneurship.”

The product has also been featured in the ABS CBN shows “My Puhunan” hosted by Karen Davila and “Swak na Swak Ang Good Vibes Show ng Bayan.” Korina Sanchez also had the opportunity to meet the brand through an online interview Zamora was also interviewed by Korina Sanchez.

“These awards are a testament of the hard work that we put into the development of Busy Nurse Coffee,” Zamora said. “These awards also recognize the many benefits that our product has to offer and we would not get the attention of these very well respected journalists if it was not a good product.”

For more information and inquiries, please follow the official Facebook page of Busy Nurse Shopline Main and their youtube channel Busynurse Shopline Official.

October 25, 2020

Ways to maximize the SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live for a limitless listening experience

Engineered to bring sound to life, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offers state-of-the-art features for a truly immersive audio experience to power connections, productivity, and entertainment.

Here are ways to maximize this newest wireless earbuds for a limitless listening experience.

Immerse in movies and music at home

Indulging in movies, tv series, or music at home is made easy with the Galaxy Buds Live’s studio-quality sound. The device is a powerful accessory that offers advanced audio features built with 12mm speakers and bass duct with sound by AKG which delivers immersive and spacious audio, giving the feeling as if one is in the front row seat of a cinema or a concert.

Host virtual games with friends without any interruptions

Stay connected with friends and family by hosting virtual game nights without distractions and only the best voice quality. The Active Noise Cancellation in Galaxy Buds Live helps tune out background noise so users can focus more on what they’re hearing, perfect for any virtual games with peers via Google Duo or Google Meet. It also features three built-in mics and a Voice Pickup Unit to ensure only the best call quality.

Play games with an immersive audio experience

Enjoy mobile and PC gaming with the Galaxy Buds Live’s Game mode, which improves audio latency while playing games. To activate this feature, simply open the Galaxy Wearable app, click Labs, and then tap Gaming mode. Combined with a long-lasting battery life, users can play without limits as the earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playback and up to 21 hours with the charging case. Users can even quickly jump back to their game in just 5 minutes of charging, which delivers 1 hour of playtime.

Share music with loved ones via “Buds Together”

Share playlists, listen to music, and even throw karaoke nights with friends or family wirelessly using only one smartphone. Whether it’s a hit song from a popular indie band or calming music that soothes the mind, the new Buds Together feature allows for hassle-free music sharing without compromising sound quality.

Accomplish more tasks without lifting a finger

Easily make calls, navigate music, open apps, send messages, and more with less phone interaction. Interact hands-free and eyes-free using voice command with Bixby Voice Wake-up on the Galaxy Buds Live.

Technology helps people expand the world for them. With a feature-rich, innovative accessory such as the Galaxy Buds Live, there are no limits when it comes to work and play. With a retail price of PHP 8,990, this newest device from Samsung is now available nationwide and comes in Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black.

To know more about the Galaxy Buds Live, visit samsung.com/ph/.

SITEL CELEBRATES THE KADA IN THE BARKADA WITH LEARN, LEAD & GROW

The company’s newly crafted recruitment marketing campaign promises endless opportunities for current and future employees

Sitel Group, a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products and solutions, officially launched its new recruitment marketing campaign and Employee Value Proposition – “Learn, Lead & Grow with the Sitel Barkada”. The newly minted recruitment messaging, Sitel Group’s promise to its people, encapsulates its commitment to nurturing a company culture that provides Sitel associates the freedom to learn, grow, be themselves and have fun while being part of a workplace barkada defined by trust and a sense of belonging.

In response to its clients’ demand and growth, Sitel Philippines has hired more than 8,000 associates this year, due to its success in responding to clients’ needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new Sitel EVP, launched along with Sitel Group’s new brand message Create Connection. Value Conversation. as well as its innovative suite of services EXP+™, was created to help give Sitel associates a clearer picture of what the company prioritizes and the initiatives they are taking to improve the associate experience. As EXP+ was designed to simplify the delivery of end-to-end CX services and reinforce its commitment to its clients, the EVP is a promise to its people that even in this period of uncertainty, Sitel remains committed to strengthening its employee engagement, learning and enrichment programs.

“We have been working on crafting a meaningful and truly impactful Employee Value Proposition (EVP) since late last year,” shared Jorelle Robles, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Sitel Philippines, Australia, New Zealand. “We believe a company should provide more than just financial remuneration, but rather, an integrated, balanced associate experience that offers an empowering culture, opportunities to do meaningful work, growth and development, in a safe and secure work environment.”

Under the new EVP - "Learn, Lead & Grow with the Sitel Barkada" - are several key pillars each aimed at providing different benefits to Sitel associates. To streamline efforts even further, a keen focus on the “kada” from the word barkada helps provide more focus. The term “kada” means "each" and the company uses this to highlight and celebrate each important aspect of its associate engagement pillar.

These pillars include Kada Hakbang (each step), Kada Pagkakaiba (each individual), Kada Pagkakaisa (each moment of unity), Kada Tagumpay (each success) and Kada Interes (each interest).

“For the first time, Sitel Philippines is using Filipino language in a major external marketing campaign,” Robles said. “We have localized the slogans of the pillars into Filipino statements because we believe that no other language could better touch a chord among Filipinos, our main audience, that their own.”

Each pillar symbolizes important aspects of Sitel’s associate commitment – opportunities for growth, a strong employee culture, an engaging and interactive community, ample rewards and recognition and SitelMAX – a responsive and open Sitel global community available for honest feedback, suggestions and new innovative ideas.

The launch of the new EVP is a timely and relevant step that Sitel is taking for their associates who have been doing their best to continue delivering exceptional customer experiences for Sitel despite the challenges of the global pandemic.

About Sitel Group®

As a global leader in end-to-end customer experience (CX) products and solutions, Sitel Group® partners with the world’s best-loved brands, from Fortune 500 companies to local startups, to design, build and deliver a competitive edge across all customer touchpoints.

With 90,000 people working across the globe – at home, in contact centers and within MAXhubs – we securely connect brands with their customers over 4.5 million times every day in 50+ languages, driving our clients’ digital CX strategies forward. Powered by our global strength, local expertise and proprietary technologies, we deliver tailored solutions to fit clients’ needs through a consultative, customer-centric approach.

EXP+™, Sitel Group’s Enterprise Experience Platform, is a flexible solution with complete cloud capability, designed to simplify the delivery of end-to-end CX services, while boosting efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. EXP+ creates a robust ecosystem by harnessing the power of four connected product families: Empower, Engage, Explore and Evolve.

With our award-winning culture built on 35+ years of industry-leading experience and commitment to improving the employee experience, we improve business results by pairing innovative design thinking and digital solutions – including self-service, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and data-driven analytics – with the expertise, emotion and empathy of our people to Create Connection. Value Conversation.

Learn more at www.sitel.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

A deep dive on Thrombosis: When does it become a cause for concern?

If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that we should never take our health for granted. From chronic diseases to other potential underlying health conditions, taking care of ourselves in a holistic manner goes a long way to maintaining our overall health and wellbeing.

To raise awareness on health and medical concerns that may arise amid the quarantine, Sanofi Philippines partnered with The Asian Parent to launch FamHealthy, a webinar series that aims to educate Filipino families when it comes to health matters.

In observance of World Thrombosis Day, FamHealthy hosted a special episode featuring the Philippine Society of Vascular Medicine to tackle blood clots or thromboses, a health condition that may go undetected and one that can lead to complications or as a symptom of another disease or ailment.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249597578724191

What is Thrombosis?

According to Famhealthy host, Dr. Geraldine Zamora, Thrombosis is often characterized by the formation of clots inside one’s blood vessels. It may go undetected and lead to complications that can contribute to life-threatening medical conditions such as a heart attack or stroke.

Moreover, blood clots have also been observed among COVID-19 patients, and causing severe complications for persons with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

FamHealthy guest speaker, Dr. Paolo Nocom of the Philippine Heart Center and a fellow of the Philippine Society of Vascular Medicine, touched on the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis, which is commonly observed as swelling or dark discolorations in the thighs and lower legs. He warns that if left untreated, the clotting may spread to the lungs in what is known as pulmonary embolism.

“Developing both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is a sign of a severe form of blood clotting known as venous thromboembolism (or VTE),” Nocom adds.

What are the signs and symptoms?

Thrombosis or blood clotting may affect different parts of the body, however it is advised that you seek medical attention if you have the following symptoms:

● Redness or swelling in the foot, ankle, or leg.

● Pain or tenderness around the calf area.

● Shortness of breath or rapid breathing.

● Chest pains or Rapid heart rate.

● Light-headedness.

● Coughing up blood.

How do we prevent or manage it?

● Get moving. Life under quarantine may be conducive to a sedentary lifestyle but this inactivity may lead to blood clots forming. That’s why you should always get moving or simply avoid sitting down for long periods of time.

● Stay hydrated. Dehydration may cause your blood to thicken and form clots. To help prevent this, always keep yourself hydrated.

● Consider investing in compression stockings. As Dr. Nocom explains, compression stockings help to improve circulation and prevent blood clots from forming. Ensure that you have the appropriate size for your leg.

October 24, 2020

ASUS Philippines Launches all-new 11th Gen Intel Powered ASUS ZenBook and ASUS VivoBook S Laptops

ASUS Philippines becomes the first Consumer PC brand in the country to have laptops powered with the latest 11^th Gen Intel Processors

Celebrating its 11^th year in the country, ASUS Philippines went back to its core identity of being a tech innovation leader, ultimately proving that the ‘Search of Incredible’ is continuous. In its recent #BeIncredible Kick-Off Launch Event, ASUS Philippines marked another milestone by becoming the first PC brand in the country to launch and make available Consumer laptops that are powered by the latest and much-awaited 11^th Generation Intel Mobile Processors.

Actor Teejay Marquez debuts the all-new ASUS VivoBook S14 and DJ and Content Creator Jazmin Reyes can’t get her hands off the latest ASUS ZenBook 13.

“The celebration of our 11^th year in the Philippines is one marked with one milestone after another. We carry this strong momentum from the third quarter of the year, when we hit our record-high market share, which was then followed by recently being recognized by globally-renowned Laptop Magazine as the Number 1 PC brand for 2020 in the world. And now, we take pride in being the first solution for Filipinos who are looking for the most premium and productive computing experience available right now in the market. Our newest ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 and ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 are in fact the Philippines’ first laptops to carry the much-talked about 11^th Gen Intel Processors. Both new laptops cater to different markets and segments, ultimately highlighting that there is indeed an ASUS laptop perfect for all your needs,” shares ASUS Philippines’ long-time Country Head, Mr. George Su.

For the kick-off launch event of its newest, showstopping 11^th Gen Intel-powered Laptops, all eyes were on the latest ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325, the world’s thinnest 13-inch laptop with full I/O ports, which boasts both power and premium design, built for young professionals; and the ASUS VivoBook S14 S433, one of the world’s smallest 14” colorful ultrabooks, perfect for the Gen Z.

To know more about the ASUS ZenBook 13: UX325EA (http://bit.ly/ASUSZenBookUX325EA)

ZENBOOK WITH MORE POWER TO GO

The latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor in the ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 makes light work of multitasking, productivity and entertainment, and it’s complemented by the new Intel Iris® Xe graphics for superb all-round performance, allowing for smooth and high-quality visuals. Intel® Iris® Xe graphics delivers transformational GPU and integrated graphics to support richer gaming experiences and greater speed for designers and creators.

WORK LIGHT, WORK SMART

At only 13.9mm thin and 1.11kg ultralight, the all-metal design of the ASUS ZenBook 13 makes it the ideal work device for young, mobile professionals. It’s also the world’s thinnest 13-inch laptop to feature a full set of I/O ports — including HDMI and USB Type-A — so you can enjoy versatile connectivity wherever you are. With the ASUS ZenBook 13’s amazing 15-hour battery life, working without a charger isn’t a big deal. When you do need to top up, its fast-charge feature can restore the battery to a 60% charge level in just 49 minutes, so you’ll be ready to go in no time.

DESIGNED FOR CONVENIENCE

The ASUS ZenBook 13 redefines what’s possible in an ultrathin laptop to give you a full complement of I/O ports. The power of Thunderbolt™ 4 is also at your disposal, with two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® ports that support fast charging, 4K UHD external displays and up to 40Gbps data transfers. For easy transfers of data from your mobile devices, there’s also a microSD card reader. The ASUS ZenBook 13 is available with the innovative ASUS NumberPad 2.0, a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated numeric keypad, perfect for professionals who do a lot of number crunching. Even when NumberPad is activated, the touchpad can be used for cursor control thanks to its intelligent software. With the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) you can enjoy wireless speeds that are up to 3x faster than the previous generation Wi-Fi 5, with 4x more network capacity and up to 75% lower latency, solving any problems you can encounter while working from home.

To know more about the ASUS VivoBook 14: S433EA (http://bit.ly/ASUSVivoBookS433EA)

S433EQ (http://bit.ly/ASUSVivoBookS433EQ)

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

The ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 is powered by up to quadcore 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, and also comes with the new Intel Iris Xe graphics exclusive to its i5 variant, as well as an array of I/O ports to ensure compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. Thanks to the Intel Iris Xe graphics, the 11th Gen Intel Core processors provide better computing performance and can enable gameplay at FHD 60FPS on some titles, with better battery life and mobility than previously possible on earlier generation integrated graphics. The new processors revolutionize modern creative workflows with Intel® Deep Learning Boost AI acceleration and AV1 media encoding and decoding technology. The new ASUS VivoBook S series features the ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) that dynamically adjusts power consumption, to optimize power efficiency and to achieve quieter operation and cooler temperatures, while improving the performance by up to 40%.

LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS

The ASUS VivoBook S14 features an ultraportable design that doesn’t weigh you down. With only 1.4kg light weight and 15.9mm thin, the ASUS VivoBook S14 can easily fit inside a messenger bag or backpack so you can take it anywhere you go.

CONNECTIVITY

The ASUS VivoBook S 14 is also housed by Up to Intel® WiFi 6 with Gig+ (802.11ax) and Bluetooth® 5.0. which also includes a Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® for better connectivity experience, whenever, wherever. With the ASUS VivoBook S14 comprehensive connectivity, you would be relief from the hassle of bringing extra dongle to help you boost your productivity.

AVAILABILTY AND PRICE

The all-new ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 is powered with latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors, complemented by the new Intel Iris® Xe integrated graphics, and comes in the sleek and sophisticated Pine Grey color. The latest ZenBook Classic is available starting today in ASUS

Concept Stores and ASUS Official Lazada Store, and is priced at just Php 54,995.

Meanwhile, the ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433) is available in two variants. First comes with the latest 11^th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors matched with Intel Iris Xe graphics, available in all 4 colors (Indie Black, Resolute Red, Gaia Green and Dreamy White), and is priced at just Php 49,995. The second variant comes with an i7 processor, and is matched with NVIDIA MX350 graphics, and exclusively comes in Indie Black and Dreamy White color variants. This variant is priced at just Php 59,995. The latest ASUS VivoBook S will be available starting the first week of November in ASUS Concept Stores, IT Multi-brand Stores, ASUS E-Store, ASUS Shopee and ASUS Lazada official onstores.

In case you missed it, watch the #BeIncredible Kick-off Event here : http://bit.ly/BeIncredibleKickOffEvent

SPECIFICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EA/EQ)
CPU	Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor (S433EQ) Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor (S433EA)
Display	14” LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Frameless four-sided NanoEdge display with 85% screen-to-body ratio 178° wide-view technology
Operating system	Windows 10 Home
Graphics	NVIDIA^® GeForce^® MX350 (S433EQ) Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (S433EA)
Main memory	8GB 3200MHz DDR4
Storage	512 GB SSD
Wireless	Intel^® WiFi 6 GIG+ (802.11ax) Bluetooth^® 5.0
Camera	HD camera
I/O ports	1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x MicroSD card reader 1 x DC-in
Audio	Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support 3.5 mm headphone jack Certified by Harman Kardon
Battery	Fast charging: 60% in 49 minutes 50 Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery 65 W power adapter Plug Type: ø4 (mm) (Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65 W) (Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal)"
Colors	Dreamy White / Indie Black / Gaia Green / Resolute Red
Dimensions	Height: 1.59 cm (0.62”) Width: 32.49 cm (12.79”) Depth: 21.35 cm (8.40”)
Weight	1.4 kg (3.08 lb)

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
CPU	Intel® Core™ i5 1135G7 Processor
Display	13.3” Full HD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect, anti-glare screen, 300nits brightness display Four-sided frameless NanoEdge design with 88% screen-to-body ratio 2.9mm-thin side bezel and 12.9mm bottom bezel1 IPS-level wide-view technology
Operating system	Windows 10 Home
Graphics	Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Main memory	8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X
Storage	512GB PCIe® NVMe™ 3.0 x2 M.2 SSD
Wireless	Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.0
Camera	3D IR HD camera with Windows Hello support
I/O ports	2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® (up to 40Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps) 1 x Standard HDMI 1 x MicroSD card reader
Audio	ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support Certified by Harman Kardon
Battery	Up to 15 hours battery life4 (all other models) 67Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery 65W power adaptor Plug Type: USB-C® (Output: 20V DC, 65W) (Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal)
Colors	Pine Grey, Lilac Mist
Dimensions	Height: 1.39cm Width: 30.4cm Depth: 20.3cm
Weight	1.11Kg