Organique launches #ImmunoStrongPH campaign for a stronger immunity amid the pandemic, Introduces its newest ambassador, cancer survivor Vlogger Wil Dasovich

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In its effort to create a stronger community by promoting stronger immunity, Organique Inc. virtually launched its #ImmunoStrongPH campaign with leading content creator and cancer survivor Wil Dasovich as a fitting ambassador. The virtual presser highlighted health as the top of mind concern among the millions of Filipinos today as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and as the whole nation moves toward recovery.

Aside from Dasovich, also present to discuss the important relationship between immunity and lasting health were Organique, Inc. CEO and President Catherine Salimbangon; DOH Director IV of the Health Promotion Bureau Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho; and featured COVID-19 survivor Lawrence Lee and hypertension survivor Marielle Vergara.

Clockwise: Organique Brand Ambassador Wil Dasovich; Organique, Inc. CEO and President Catherine Salimbangon; Department of Health Director IV of the Health Promotion Bureau Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho; Host Kurt Dueñas; and featured survivors of COVID Lawrence Lee and Hypertension Marielle Vergara at the virtual launch of Organique's national health awareness campaign entitled '#ImmunoStrongPH: Protecting the Community through Immunity.'

Stronger immunity, stronger community

According to Salimbangon, “Health is wealth, which is why we are promoting a deeper level of care for Filipino families and medical frontliners by advocating a conscious effort towards holistic health and overall wellness. Everyone, especially those at risk or are continually exposed to health hazards, can live their lives to the fullest with their loved ones for a long time.”

The #ImmunoStrongPH national awareness campaign was designed to generate awareness on the multitude of ways that Filipinos can protect themselves and their communities by strengthening their immune system. Chief of this is a healthy lifestyle, supported by clean eating and complemented by natural and organic superfoods such as the Organique Acai line of premium nutritional supplements. Being immunostrong can help Filipinos prevent the onset of diseases.

In support of DOH’s BIDA+ Solusyon

A collaboration between the private and public sectors, the #ImmunoStrongPH campaign complements the BIDA+ Solusyon campaign guidelines set by the DOH, which calls on the public to strictly adhere to health and safety protocols to prevent the continuous spread of COVID-19.

Dr. Ho said, “Practicing minimum public health standards is another layer of immunity. We request everyone to perform the BIDA+ Solusyon by wearing face masks, washing hands, sanitizing frequently, and practicing social distancing.” She also stressed the importance of investing in one’s health, saying, “The body remembers assaults done to it, and assaults can come in the form of bad food, smoking, lack of exercise. Bodies are vessels of investment.”

The #ImmunoStrongPH campaign also pays tribute to the country’s medical frontliners and community health workers for their dedication and hard work in protecting the Filipino people from illnesses.

Overcoming cancer and other illnesses

During the virtual launch, Dasovich narrated his experience as a colon cancer survivor at the tender age of 25 and how he was able to overcome it in a year’s time. He also spoke about the importance of keeping the immune system strong to be able to fight off diseases and recover quickly from them.

“I am so driven to make a difference in how people approach their health and wellness through my own personal cancer survival story,” Dasovich shared. “I cannot overstate the importance of being mindful of one’s physical health by staying fit, exercising regularly, and eating the right kinds of food for the nourishment of your body, especially in this day and age when we are exposed to many allergens and bacteria on a daily basis.“

“Throughout my journey as a cancer survivor, I’ve always believed in the power of taking antioxidants and ingesting super foods like Acai berries. The top Organique products like Acai freeze-dried capsules and Acai premium blend don’t only help you become healthier and live longer, but they also taste amazingly good,” Dasovich added.

Organique Acai Premium Blend Drink and ImmunoCare Kits sent by Organique to support frontliners and medical societies which include essentials like alcohol, face mask, face shield, and Department of Health BIDA+ Solusyon poster for information dissemination.

A campaign for the public good

His sentiments were echoed by COVID-19 survivor Lee and hypertension survivor Vergara, who shared their thoughts about the importance of having a strong immune system especially during a pandemic.

“Life begins at 60. At my age when I have about 10 years more, I can still accomplish more and I want to live with strength, stamina, and energy. Organique has been helping me through the years. You cannot take care of others without taking care of yourself,” Vergara said.

This was magnified by Lee who said, “Iisa lang ang buhay natin. Mas kampante ka kung alam mong mas healthy ka. Paano ako mag-p-provide sa family ko kung hindi ako healthy. Physically, tayo nag-suffer pero mentally, family natin ang nag-suffer.”

Medical societies and organizations —The Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists (left), and the Department of Health (right), receive the ImmunoCare Kits from Organique representatives.

Organique, Inc. pledged to donate Acai Freeze-dried capsules to selected hospitals and community centers in partnership with the Department of Health.

Salimbangon concluded the virtual event by saying, “We take care of our health, so that we can also take care of the health of those we love. #ImmunoStrongPH is about protecting the community through immunity. We are also strengthening our commitment as a health and wellness partner of the DOH by spreading awareness via our brand ambassador, Mr. Dasovich, and through our continued distribution of IMMUNOCARE KITS.”

Get exciting rewards for your PayMaya Add Money transactions at Smart Padala

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Adding money to your PayMaya account at your trusted Smart Padala agent is not just convenient, it is now also more sulit and rewarding as you can enjoy more affordable rates and even earn 100% cashback on service fees. 

With Smart Padala’s network over 38,000 agents nationwide, adding money to your account is just as easy as heading to your neighborhood sari-sari store, making it one of the most convenient options especially for those without access to a mobile banking account.   

 
On top of this added convenience, you can now enjoy up to 100% cashback on your service fee for add-money transactions of up to P10,000. If you’re adding more than P10,000 to your account via Smart Padala, you can still enjoy a more affordable rate for your service fee as it is now at 1%, compared to the regular service fee of 1.5%. You can take advantage of this perk until June 2, 2021.  

Adding money to your PayMaya account at your trusted Smart Padala agent is easy. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:  

1. Visit your nearest Smart Padala agent and request to Add Money to your PayMaya account.  
2. Open your PayMaya app and tap “Add Money,” then select “Smart Padala via Code” and enter the amount you want to add to your account.  
3. Present the Add Money Code along with a valid ID to your Smart Padala agent  
4. Pay the amount.  
5. Wait for the confirmation message via SMS before you leave the branch.  

And there you have it! All that’s left to do now is complete your safe and convenient cashless transactions – from paying your bills, purchasing groceries, and even sending money to your loved ones – all at the comfort of your home.   

You can see the full mechanics and learn more about this offer by visiting pymy.co/SmartPadalaAddMoneyPromo.  

To start enjoying safe, convenient, and rewarding transactions for your everyday needs, just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account. For your day-to-day transactions, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!     

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.     

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 38,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. 

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

What Mom wants: Gifting made easy with Airbnb Wishlists

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Plus a bunch of Online Experiences to gift or take together for an extra memorable Mother’s Day weekend!

 

Manila, Philippines, May 05 2021 - Most of us would recall the little moments back in elementary school when we proudly presented our mothers with a handcrafted gift for Mother’s Day, often crookedly made out of clay or imperfectly cut out from colored papers, bearing the heartwarming words: “For Mom”. Fast forward to us all grown up - the art of choosing gifts today has become seemingly harder to master, especially when faced with an increasingly wide set of choices.

After a particularly challenging year, Filipinos — moms included — are yearning to travel with their family and loved ones amidst the ongoing pandemic^[1]. So why not put those long-lost DIY skills to good use and plan a getaway just “For Mom”? We might not be able to drive mom to the family’s favourite resort just yet, but this means more time to plan her next escapade — and Airbnb may have just the right tools to help you discover the perfect vacation spot!

Get inspiration from Airbnb’s Wishlists

This Mother’s Day, Airbnb has curated a collection of Stays and Online Experiences to inspire your next family vacation. Designed for moms looking for a retreat from the everyday bustle and tap into the healing power of nature, Airbnb’s Naturally Zen wishlist features serene, sun-soaked getaways for an unforgettable vacation.

As the desire for fresh air, new experiences, and wide-open spaces far from the frenzy of city life continues to grow among families, why not start curating your very own wishlist with Mom? It’ll be your handy guide to concoct a lovely surprise trip for her once travel restrictions are lifted.

Check out these beautiful Airbnb Stays surrounded by lush greenery that may be worth adding to the wishlist:

• Wake up to the breathtaking views of Nasugbu’s rolling grasslands in this modern glass cabin. Situated near the foothills of famous Mount Batulao, this cabin offers sweeping 360-degree views of both mountain and sea.
• Tucked in a secluded area of Tagaytay, this off-the-grid cabin offers great views of Taal Lake and the surrounding forests. Its calm ambiance and solitary location make it an ideal spot for Mom to relax and recharge.

 

Online Experiences for our mommas

While we map out future getaways for mom, why not first bring her on a few virtual experiences this Mother’s Day weekend? Plane tickets and accommodation bookings are not required with Airbnb Online Experiences - exciting activities and experiences led by local passionate hosts. Here are some perfect Online Experiences for Mother’s Day:

• Prepare coffee like an expert with Mom: This one is for all coffee aficionado Moms. When it comes to a good cup of coffee, everyone has their favorite blends and go-to cafes. But for days when you’re at home, knowing how to brew an amazing cup of coffee can be the perfect way to perk up your day! Surprise mom with this Online Experience with Host Leandro, a Colombian coffee taster, and barista. He’ll teach you how to blend the right mix of coffee, and share more about the unique origins of Colombian coffee

• Bring Mom on a culinary journey: Put on your aprons and whip up a Spanish culinary feast for Mom, all from the comfort and safety of your own kitchen. Join Host Helina, founder and chef of Paella Barcelona as she guides you on how to make authentic Spanish paella perfect for a Mother’s Day meal.

• Meditate and spend a yoga afternoon with Mom: This Mother’s Day, encourage Mom to put herself first! Spend a relaxing and meaningful afternoon together with Host Amornrat, as she takes you and Mom through this 90-minute yoga and meditation class.

• Whisk Mom away to a hidden jazz club: Treat Mom to a lovely live jazz night as Host Theo pays tribute to some of our favorite jazz vocalists and composers. Sing along with top jazz vocalists and musicians who have performed at world-class venues around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and the Lincoln Center in NYC.

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift may be quite challenging in these times, but with a little imagination, you can give your mom a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience.

 

Fanlife by 917Ventures: the ultimate marketplace for K-Pop and K-Drama fans

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With the pandemic suspending live tours and appearances, artists and fans alike have been trying to rekindle their connection with one another through social media, virtual shows, and merchandise.

Fanlife, the ultimate marketplace experience made for every fan and 917Ventures’ new offering, brings K-Pop and K-Drama supporters all over the country closer to their favorite artists via exclusive experiences and official goods.

Seeking to expand the reach and engagement between local and international artists and their supporters (yes, not only K-Culture!), Fanlife boasts of an immersive experience for fans on www.fanlife.ph. On the platform, fans may learn more about their favorite artists through exclusive content and get a chance to meet them via online live events. They may also stoke their love for their favorite artists with collectibles and merchandise available on the e-commerce site.

 

“Fanlife connects you to your favorite artists through exciting experiences, bringing you closer to them with just a click. You may also discover your new favorite artist and be a part of your favorite artists' communities all within the website,” said Aya Villa-Real, the Venture Builder of Fanlife.

 

Fanlife was one of the selections from the first batch of the Velocity program, a 917Ventures initiative geared towards helping aspiring entrepreneurs from ideation to execution with the goal of building a successful business that would progress on to ultimately becoming a standalone entity.

 

“We believe the best ideas and ventures come from such a diverse entrepreneurial base in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. As such, Velocity provides venture builders the opportunity to build businesses leveraging on the advantage of operating within 917Ventures and Globe,” said Vince Yamat, 917Ventures Managing Director.

 

For more information about 917Ventures, visit https://917ventures.com/

Kwik.insure launches affiliate program to boost insurance awareness, provide ordinary Filipinos with new revenue stream

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- Kwik.insure, the Philippines’ largest online insurance marketplace, launched today an affiliate program that will provide a boost to the insurance industry while empowering Filipinos to earn more even during the pandemic. 

The program encourages ordinary Filipinos to be affiliates, who are invited to promote Kwik.insure and be rewarded with referral fees for every successful transaction on its website. Through the program, Kwik.insure hopes to help the insurance industry grow by increasing the insurance awareness in the country. 

“We hope to strengthen the insurance industry by tapping ordinary Filipinos — anyone who has access to a digital platform — to break the stigma and misconception about insurance. Through the program, we hope to encourage Filipinos to be our advocates, as learning is more effective when it comes from someone we trust or look up to,” Kwik.insure Founder and CEO Hamilton Angluben said.

The Philippines is far behind the global benchmarks for insurance penetration and density. Data from the Insurance Commission showed that the insurance penetration (total premiums sold/GDP) of the country is at 1.69 percent, while global average is at 6.09 percent. Insurance density (insurance premiums per capita) in the Philippines averaged at $55, while the global average is at $682. 

“We really have a long way to go, but we believe that through the affiliate program, we will be able to encourage more Filipinos to get insured, especially during these trying times,” Angluben said. 

The program will also empower ordinary Filipinos to have an additional revenue stream. Through the program, affiliates can earn extra income by simply referring people to buy insurance on the online marketplace. Referral fees start at 3 percent and can go up to 10 percent of net premiums, depending on the product.

“We are creating a win-win-win scenario where the client, affiliate, and our company all benefit from the program. The client gets insured by the top providers in the country, the affiliate earns from the referral fees, and our company gets to market more insurance products. Not only does it get more people insured, but it also provides an extra source of income for Filipinos,” Angluben said.

The Insurance Commission (IC) lauded Kwik.insure in launching the affiliate program, saying that this can help bolster the confidence of Filipinos to insurance. 

“We welcome the initiative of Kwik.insure to help increase the insurance awareness in the country and get more Filipinos insured. Having more people promoting the importance of insurance is a progressive strategy to uplift the industry as a whole. We wish them success on the launch of their affiliate program,” IC Commissioner Atty. Dennis Funa said. 

Anyone can become a Kwik.insure affiliate in as fast as 5 minutes by visiting Kwik.insure. Applicants need only to fill out a personal information form and input their payment details for the referral fees, which will be credited each month.

Kwik.insure is the Philippines’ largest online insurance marketplace with 17 insurance and HMO providers. They offer over 100 products and variants of life, health, accident, and auto insurance. 

Find out more by visiting https://kwik.insure/affiliate-program 

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About Kwik.insure

Kwik.insure is an online insurance marketplace that promises easy and reliable insurance. Our purpose is simple: to get more people adequately insured. By working with trusted insurance companies, we envision our company to be the most valuable insurtech company in Southeast Asia. Our first goal is to increase the insurance penetration in the Philippines..