Filipinos only somewhat prepared for medical emergencies -- Allianz PNB Life

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A recent study published by Allianz PNB Life reveals how Filipino millennials have adjusted to work and earning income during the pandemic. While some FIlipinos adjusted to working from home for the first time, some struggled to find other sources of income amidst rising prices, pay cuts, and unemployment.

While job and income security became a main concern among many Filipinos, Allianz PNB Life reveals it was only second in the list of challenges posed by COVID-19. According to the study, 80% of respondents were most concerned about keeping their families safe and healthy.

“The pandemic has definitely made more people conscious of their health. Besides making simple yet significant changes to their lifestyles such as eating more nutritious food, Filipinos are also starting to consider boosting their protection with insurance,” said Allianz PNB Life CEO Alex Grenz. The survey shows 76% of Filipinos without coverage are expected to avail of a health plan soon, especially within the year.

Despite most respondents claiming to already have Philhealth or HMO coverage, only 22% can say they are fully prepared for a medical emergency. Majority consider themselves only somewhat prepared for these emergencies, while the rest have much less confidence. Conditions like cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and dengue continue to burden Filipinos and lead them to borrowing or using up life savings to pay for exorbitant healthcare fees.

“In the Philippines, the protection gap remains at trillions of pesos. A single crisis like cancer could instantly cost a family no less than Php 300,000 and lead to eventual financial ruin, which shouldn’t be the case when flexible and viable coverage plans are widely available,” said Grenz.

This is why Allianz PNB Life is pushing more future-proof plans like Allianz Well!, which covers vaccination and treatment for COVID-19 and Php 100 million for in-patient hospitalization, one of the highest limit-plans in the market today. There’s also eAZy Health, an affordable and renewable option that offers life, accident, and disability benefits along with more comprehensive coverage for critical illnesses, including cancer.

The major life insurer is also growing its online presence to keep in step with Filipinos’ current shift to digital. From telemedicine to online yoga, they now maximize digital means to take better care of their health. Platforms like Allianz’ Health Concierge and Life Changers help more Filipinos access quality insurance 100% online and from the safety of their homes.

“Inadequate coverage remains a common problem that only worsens in the time of COVID-19,” said Grenz. “Allianz PNB Life aims to raise awareness on the importance of good health and protection while providing sustainable and timely solutions for it.”

Read the full report on Allianz PNB Life’s official website.

C-Lium Fibre and Solenn Heusaff Bolzico tie up to promote daily fiber supplementation

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The top-of-mind fiber supplement adds a new twist and flavors to promoting digestive health through fiber intake

Top-of-mind fiber supplement CRX C-Lium Fibre jump-starts the mid-year with a new campaign and endorser, adding a new twist to fiber supplementation and how daily fiber intake can support digestive health, among other benefits.

START YOUR DAY RIGHT

With the tagline, “Start Your Day Right”, C-Lium Fibre teaches Filipinos, especially those who have digestive issues, to start a daily morning habit of taking fiber from food and supplements.

C-Lium Fibre husk format is made from 100% natural psyllium fiber. Psyllium Fibre has both soluble and insoluble fiber that together, produce a dual cleansing action: 1. soluble fiber helps absorb bad cholesterol, excess fats, and sugar, and 2. insoluble fiber helps sweep them out of the body. ¹ Recommended intake is once a day during breakfast.

C-LIUM is SOLENN HEUSSAFF’S NEW PARTNER

To help spread the information on the benefits of Psyllium Fibre and adopt a healthy, daily fiber habit is fitness buff, businesswoman, actress, and mother of one, Solenn Heussaff Bolzico.  

Heussaff was the top choice for the brand because she represents the kind of people who prioritize the things that matter in life, including their digestive health. 

Heussaff, who recently became a mother in 2020, knows that with this new role, she has more to live for, and has put a priority on her health now, more than ever.

Heusaff said: “I have been blessed to have an amazing husband and now a daughter, who support my endeavors. Now I have a new partner in health whom I can turn to, to keep my digestive health, even my cholesterol and sugar, in check.”

C-Lium Fibre through its dual cleansing action helps control cholesterol plus blood sugar levels, and promotes digestive health along with proper diet and regular physical activity.

 

C-Lium Fibre, which can be mixed with water or juice, consumed as a capsule, or poured over food, is best taken at the start of the day or in the morning along with breakfast.

And now, C-Lium Fibre comes in three new husk flavors: Mango, Pineapple, and Dalandan in Sachets of 7s and 30s. All are available in major drugstores and supermarkets nationwide and online via PascualLab’s official Shopee and Lazada stores.

Source:

McRorie J, McKeown N. Understanding the Physics of Functional Fibers in the Gastrointestinal Tract: An Evidence-Based Approach to Resolving Enduring Misconceptions about Insoluble and Soluble Fiber. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017; 117: 251-264. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.021

MILO celebrates World Milk Day with 10 million jump skips

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MANILA, Philippines (1 June 2021) – MILO, the country’s favorite powdered chocomalt milk drink, is celebrating World Milk Day by encouraging the entire nation to do 10 million jump skips along with the Department of Education (DepEd) students and Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH) teachers from all over the Philippines.

World Milk Day is an international event observed every June 1 that recognizes the importance of milk as a global food, and MILO is joining in the celebration of its main ingredient.

“Milk is, in fact, the number one ingredient of our MILO Champion Formula. With this, plus our Champion Energy Nutrients, MILO provides protein and calcium to support bones and muscles, and the energy to reach 10 million skips as one nation,” said Veronica Cruz, MILO Business Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Nestle Philippines, Inc.

The 10 million jump skips challenge runs for the entire month of June and is a part of the nationwide Jump Rope for the Public School System project, a tripartite partnership between DepEd, the Philippine Jump Rope Association (PJRA), and MILO.

“Mula noon hanggang ngayon, anuman ang panahon, MILO continues to nourish kids with the daily nutritious energy they need and the inspiration to grow with sports, and the life values that come with it. The current situation has left kids prone to be sedentary, so it’s vital that they nurture a daily habit of exercise. Our collaboration with PJRA and DepEd furthers our commitment to keeping kids active and healthy today, especially as they continue to stay at home,” added Cruz.

The nationwide challenge aims to catalyze jump rope as part of DepEd’s grassroots sports development program and properly train students, teachers, and school officials on the basics of the sport. MILO is supporting the initiative by (a) sponsoring jump ropes that DepEd will distribute to 150,000 Grade 4 students and 30,000 teachers across the country, (b) co-creating instructional videos with PJRA that are freely accessible through the MILO Sports Clinics Online (MSCO) programs on YouTube, and (c) sponsoring an interschool virtual tournament with the support of DepEd in school year 2021-2022.

MILO provides kids access to alternative home-based sports through the online programs co-created with its partner organizations. As activities are limited by what can be done indoors, jump rope has become a popular exercise for kids that requires minimal space and helps them stay fit and strong at home. All you need is a skipping rope and the winning energy to keep going. PJRA is the recognized local authority on jump rope, created to promote it as both a competitive sport and recreational fitness activity. The corporation is also sanctioned by the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU), the international governing body for the sport of jump rope/rope skipping.

“Jump rope is a fun activity for kids that can be done anywhere and any way. Studies also show that it can help improve motor skills and promote good mood. We are excited to work with MILO in spreading our love for jump rope and bringing it closer to kids through their online sports clinics,” said Noel Agra, President, Philippine Jump Rope Association.

DepEd is also exploring efforts to introduce jump rope to the schools’ physical education program, conduct physical or virtual training sessions and classes, and organize intra- and inter-school competitions. This is in line with its mission to find innovative ways to make learning fun and conducive for students at home.

“Active kids are better learners because exercise can help improve memory, behavior, and concentration. We’re delighted to partner with MILO once again as they help us achieve one of the goals of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan in promoting the well- being and protection of learners in this new normal. This will increase the physical resilience of learners which will translate to improved academic performance,” DepEd Usec. Tonisito Umali, Esq., Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships and Project Management Service, stated.

Join us from June 1-30 as MILO celebrates its main ingredient, milk, on World Milk Day with 10 million skips. Simply share a photo or video of you jumping rope and indicate the number of skips you made. Remember to include the official hashtags: #MILO10Mskips and #WorldMilkDay. You can also purchase special MILO bundled packs that come with a free MILO Home Court™ jump rope. Now available at Shopee and Lazada. Add to cart and jump in the fun!

Visit the MILOÒ Philippines Facebook page and https://www.milo.com.ph/ for updates and more information. Try the new MILO Champion Formula that contains more milk, more Champion Energy Nutrients with PROTOMALTÒ, Iron, and Vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B12.

Show your style and get that summer glow with these fresh deals from Xiaomi and blk cosmetics

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Manila, PHILIPPINES, May, 2021 – Feel fresh and look hot with these fantastic summer deals from Xiaomi Philippines and blk in Lazada! 

Purchase a Mi 11 Lite, Redmi 9A or Redmi 9C for the chance to win a blk fridge set and also get a P100 blk cosmetics voucher for a minimum spend of P999 for Xiaomi phone purchasers. A Mi 11 Lite smartphone is also up for grabs for those who buy a blk: Fresh Sunkissed Set, along with a P200 Lazada voucher for a min. spend of P4,999. Promo period runs from May 29 – June 3, 2021.

You also get the chance to win one Redmi 9A or one Redmi 9C with the Xiaomi x blk social media contest. All you have to do is follow Xiaomi and blk cosmetics’ Official Lazada Stores; take mirror selfie using your Xiaomi phone and your blk makeup and post on your IG & FB Feed; add your caption your preferred prize and why you deserve to win it; tag @blkcosmeticsph & @mi_philippines on your post and use hashtag #xiaomixblk, then share your contest post on your IG Stories. Two winners will be chosen at random to take home one Redmi 9A or one Redmi 9C. The contest will run from May 29- June 6, 2021 and the winner announcement will be on June 8, 2021.

The Perfect Style Duo: Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and blk: Fresh Sunkissed Sets

For a stylish flagship smart phone experience, the Mi 11 Lite is the phone of choice.  Available in Boba Black, Peach Pink, Bubblegum Blue color options, this phone is stylishly designed with advanced technologies and a super comfortable, ultra-light weight and delicate feel. It features a 6.55” AMOLED display with protection from Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 and also comes with dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification.

The Mi 11 Lite also features a triple rear camera array of a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. Both the wide-angle camera and the front cameras have been optimized for low-light conditions with Night Mode, further boosted by a fun selection of new video modes and filters that allow anyone to easily capture pro-level, cinematic footage. 

Equipped with Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 732G, Mi 11 Lite offers a smooth user experience and strong 4G connectivity. By sporting a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast charging capacity, the device makes sure your phone will stay powered up for work or play. The Mi 11 Lite comes in 8GB+128GB storage variant with an SRP of PHP 14,990, and is available for purchase at the Xiaomi official store in Lazada. 

With a stylish smartphone in hand, complete your fashionable summer look with the blk: Fresh Sunkissed Edition with sun-inspired products and toasted hues designed to give you that coveted beach glow. 

The special Sunkissed Edition beauty sets include the Sunkissed Beauty Fridge Set, P4,999 (Save P1,837!), an LED Mirror beauty fridge containing all of your blk Fresh: Sunkissed essentials + 2 of your fave Fresh face masks, and an LED mirror with 3 light settings (low light, natural daylight and neutral white) for easy touch-ups! 

Get that glow with the Sunkissed Paint Box, P1,596 (Save P149!) features all four dreamy hues of blk’s Fresh: Sunkissed Creamy All-Over Paint. It also comes with a FREE blk cosmetics Fresh Deep Moisture + Collagen Face Mask in Coco Crush. Or let your lips sizzle with the Sunkissed Tint Box, P1,316 (Save P149!), which includes the gorgeous sun-inspired shades of blk’s Fresh: Sunkissed Gloss Gel Tint. It also comes with free blk cosmetics Fresh Deep Moisture + Collagen Face Mask in Coco Crush.

The blk Fresh: Sunkissed Edition also has beauty sets for each of their sub-collections, each featuring a different color story - the Poolside Beauty Set (Red terracotta tones), P999 (Save P227!), the Summer Time Set (Nude peach tones), P999 (Save P227!), the Golden Hour Set (Warm, golden nude tones), P999 (Save P227!) and the Palm Springs Set (Cool pink tones), P999 (Save P227!). 

Sport that beachy summer vibe with the Mi 11 Lite and the blk: Fresh Sunkissed Edition – don’t miss these hot deals from Xiaomi and blk. Visit the official promo page on Lazada here: http://bit.ly/Xiaomi-BLKCosmetics. 

For more information, check out Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other updates.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. 

Xiaomi ranked 3rd globally in terms of smartphone shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with 324.8 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to 2019. It also ranked 7th among internet companies. 

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

Gen Z Series Finishes Off with Emotional, Stirring Finale: Coming of age series, Gen Z, brings its hard-fought emotional battles to an end with a special finale this Sunday.

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On May 30, Sunday, Gen Z stars Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza, Ricci Rivero, Melizza Jimenez, Chie Filomeno, Kent Gonzales, and Darwin Yu will bid viewers farewell with an unforgettably intriguing finale.

Born within 1997-2015, Generation Z has emerged as one of the more fascinating segments of the population, typically described as pragmatic digital natives who are politically progressive and money smart—and Gen Z, the family youth drama which made its debut last March on TV5, has successfully told this generation’s story of hopes, struggles, and heartaches.

Viewers witnessed the growing pains of Gen Z characters Matet (Oineza), brothers Jojo (Ponce) and Kiko/Koy (Gonzales), Michelle (Jimenez), Migo (Rivero), Gina (Filomeno), and Rico (Yu) as they stepped into young adulthood full of their dreams and ambition. Yet as the story progresses, the characters learn that life is full of challenges and responsibilities that they were not necessarily prepared for.

In its 13-episode run, the youth-family drama tackled various social issues faced in today’s reality. As the show started, the characters made us feel that they could not wait to dive into life and make their dreams come true. However, as they continue to take themselves through the realities of our world, they crumble in its weight, leading to dents on their mental health and struggles in their interpersonal relationships with their family and friends. The support among their peers and elders is in flux, giving viewers a glimpse of the dynamics among and between generations.

Viewers will surely be at the edge of their seats as they are treated to an explosive finale. With Matet dealing with mistress drama, Michelle battling depression as Migo continues to be an abusive on-and-off boyfriend, Jojo struggling to fight for his restricted relationship with Michelle, Kiko yet to reconcile with his father, Gina recovering from a miscarriage, and Rico dealing with unrequited love, viewers are left to wonder what is yet to come. Will the fate of these young adults conclude on a positive note? Or will they meet a bittersweet end?

Catch the #GenZTV5Finale this Sunday, May 30, at 8PM on TV5. Gen Z can also be watched LIVE and ON-DEMAND on Cignal Play App. Stream every episode for free when registering on www.cignalplay.com and download the app on Android and iOS.