Barbie Almalbis to drop her fourth album, Scenes From Inside this Friday!

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Filipina singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis is set to release her fourth studio album, Scenes From Inside on July 16 (Friday) via 12 Stone Records and Sony Music Philippines.

Delivering intricately produced pop-rock gems with melodic sweetness, the 9-track release is a testament to Almalbis’ consistency as an artist who never gets tired of leveling up her craft and expanding her vision with newfound inspiration.

“Recording is truly one of my favorite parts about being a musician, but working on everything in one go also often made me feel burned out, and it would take some time to get recharged,” Almalbis shares in a statement. “For Scenes From Inside, we got to focus on just a couple of songs at time, releasing singles instead of an album, allowing us to work at a more relaxed pace, and before we knew it, the album was done! This new process has made this album the easiest one to finish.”

Scenes From Inside is considered to be Barbie Almalbis’ most collaborative work to date, bringing in a pool of co-songwriters that are dear to her heart, including real-life partner Martin Honasan, aunt Alya Honasan, friend Michelle Rivera, and more.

With Dari Crème and GNN Entertainment Productions as its official partners, the upcoming album will be launched with an online live performance featuring Barbie Almalbis and her bandmates: Karel Honasan on bass, Jonard Bolor on drums, and Nikko Rivera on keyboards.

The virtual album launch will be streamed live on her official Facebook page this July 16 (Friday) from 7pm onwards, with Almalbis taking the virtual stage to perform the new songs from the album, as well as some classic favorites.

Reader’s Digest Releases List of Most Trusted Brands in PH for 2021

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These local brands assure consumers that they remain on their side no matter what

(Manila, Philippines)– The world is still living in interesting times—with the ongoing pandemic still posing risks and consequently, governments around the world imposing lockdowns to flatten the curve. Despite the challenges, consumers still go on to live their lives, whether inside their homes or in controlled workplace setups.

Amid the new normal, the time of the year has come for Reader’s Digest Asia to recognize the Most Trusted Brands in Asia. For the 23rd year, different brands from across the region are being recognized for their unrelenting commitment to win the trust and loyalty of their most valued consumers. 

Just like in the previous years, Reader’s Digest commissioned an independent online poll conducted by market research firm Catalyst Research to identify the brands that continue to win the hearts of consumers amid the new normal. Over 8,000 respondents from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan filled out questionnaires to identify the brands they continue to trust from more than 50 product/service categories. 

“Perhaps, more than any other year previously, trust has been the guiding human emotion we’ve all had to rely on to navigate through our day safely,” said Reader’s Digest Asia Editor-in-Chief Louise Waterson. “For the brands themselves, trust matters when it comes to weathering a crisis, and ultimately, trust is built on the traditional foundations of quality, consistency, honesty, and delivering on your promises.”

Waterson also underlined the importance of keeping a good relationship between brands and consumers. “In terms of the current situation, with this pandemic, that also means getting proactive and reaching out to your customers like never before. It’s very much about maintaining a relationship with that particular individual.”

For the Philippines, the Most Trusted Brands were exclusively revealed in the June 2021 issue of Reader’s Digest Philippines. These winners are being recognized for continuously working hard to keep the relationship they have built through the years and for assuring the valued consumers that they remain on their side despite the odds.

Gold Trusted Brands

These brands are outstanding, based on their consumers’ perceptions. Thus, these have earned scores that are comparatively higher than other brands in the same category. Some of those in the list are:

• J&T Express – Airfreight/Courier Service

• BDO – Personal/Consumer Loan; Investment Fund Company

• Manulife – Life Insurance

• Acer – Personal Computer

• Baguio Oil – Cooking Oil

• Citibank – Credit Card Issuing Bank

• Ideal Vision Center – Optical Shop/Store

• Orocan – Plasticware

• Sharp – Air Purifier; Washing Machine

• Whirlpool – Washing Machine

• ABS-CBN – TV Network

Platinum Trusted Brands

These brands have performed exceptionally, as indicated by their consumers’ perception. In the poll, the following brands (among others) have attained scores that exceed those of their nearest competitors:

• Sun Life – Life Insurance; Investment Fund Company

• BDO – Bank; Credit Card Issuing Bank

• Executive Optical – Optical Shop/Stores

• Mercury Drug – Pharmacy/Drugstore

• GMA Network – TV Network

• Uratex – Mattress

• Goodyear – Tires

• Macao Imperial Tea – Milk Tea Shop

The complete list of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brands & Most Trusted Personalities are exclusively published in the June issue of Reader’s Digest Philippines. 

Shop Your Favorite Brands Straight From Your GCash through GLife

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Shopping online, ordering your favorite meals and even interacting with your favorite celebs just got more exciting with GLife! The one-stop-shop that upgrades you to your superlife!

#ICYMI GLife, your one-tap entry-point to all things online shopping has just added even more merchants you’ll definitely love. Shopping for a meal for the family? A snack to eat? Or even just looking to rock out to some new speakers and tunes, GLife has got you covered, now you don’t need to go through the hassle of constantly switching apps because they have got it conveniently available for us all! Here’s a rundown of this month’s newest merchants that’ll make you want to add-to-cart ASAP.

Top Picks For Your Taste Buds

Whether it’s your cheat day or not, add these delectable options to your mental menu!

Savor the flavors of Southeast Asian delights from Nanyang where you can get your kaya toast and kopi fix or go for heartier options like their curry, laksa, or Hainanese chicken rice meals. If it’s more of a dimsum day for you, enter the Oriental gates of Paradise Dynasty and enjoy fine Chinese dining right in the comforts of your own home.

For more special occasions, relish the nostalgia of childhood classics with Goldilocks or go ahead and treat yourself or your family with comfort food feasts from The Racks Group with special deals from Racks, Tenya, & Rackshack. For a more personal touch, choose to make your own feast and cook up something different with trusted quality ingredients from The Rare Food Shop.

Get your fill of balanced meals with healthy options like Kenny Rogers and Go! Salads, or indulge from time to time with all the good stuff from Wildflour and Bricklane Doughnuts.

Whatever the craving, whatever the mood, and whatever the occasion - you’re bound to find something that makes your taste buds come alive on GLife.

Hobbies & Recreation

Even when it comes to different hobbies and interests, GLife has something for everyone.

Take a break from tech and bond with your family or your closest friends with some fun games from Hobby Corner - your one-stop hobby shop for people of any age. Make the mood extra fun with some good tunes enjoyed through high quality audio from JBL’s speakers, headphones, and sound systems!

If you’re into mobile gaming, why not flex your skills in some competitive casual gaming with Goama Games? Play anywhere by staying connected with a 5G SIM and no expiry data from GOMO! And when it comes to all your different multimedia needs, gadget goals, and dream upgrades, you can trust merchants like Datablitz, Game One PH, and Cherry to have what you need.

Home Essentials & Feel-Good Finds

From home appliances to home improvements and all the everyday essentials in between!

If you ever find yourself needing a break, curl up with a good book from Fully Booked where you can enjoy free shipping for a minimum spend of P799! You can also surprise your friends and spread some joy with something different by getting their favorite celebrity to give them a greeting with FanLove!

For those of you about to attend a period party, make your days feel extra nice knowing you’re switching to better habits that are better for the environment with Nalawoman - your go-to place for eco-friendly period care products at an affordable price where you can also get free shipping for a minimum spend of P500 when you enter the promo code “gcashnayan”.

Aside from giving yourself and the environment some extra TLC, you can keep yourself and your family - including your fur babies - in tip-top shape with vitamins, supplements, and other health essentials for you and your pets from Healthmart and PetMart.

Want to save more on groceries and other good finds? Head on over to Triber! Asia’s social e-commerce platform for community group buying now accessible on GLife with up to 80% off in deals and discounts. You can easily breeze through how it works by going to Triber on GLife and tapping the “how to group buy” button under the FAQs section.

Curate your space with GLife. Invest in upgrades with Xtreme Appliances and explore home living possibilities with premium products from ConcepStore. Organize and declutter with quality home products at affordable prices from OKStore. And add a warm, rustic touch with Domesticity where you’ll find handcrafted pieces combining beauty and function made by a Gawad Kalinga Community in Negros Occidental. Get everything you need to turn your house into a home with GLife.

There’s always something for everyone to enjoy at GLife and if you haven’t checked it out yet, this is your sign to do so! Stay tuned for even more merchants you’ll love made even more exciting with exclusive promos and offers you won’t want to miss. If you don’t have the GCash app yet, you can download it via the App Store or Google Play. Just register your account and enjoy GCash as your new super-life app!

About GCash

GCash is the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines. Through the GCash app, customers can easily buy load; pay bills at over 600 partner billers in the app; pay at more than 7,000 online partners; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines; pay using QR codes at over 130,000 partner merchants nationwide; save money while earning interest; and invest money at local and global funds -- all through the convenience of their smartphones.

GCash is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom, Inc. GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs impacting more than 40 million Filipinos in the country today.

With PETRON, Panalo Bakunado!

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Do you have a Petron Loyalty Card? Have you been jabbed?  You just might win a motorcycle through the PANALO BAKUNADO promo campaign, an initiative of the country's leading oil company to support the government's COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Win motorcycles, smartphones, fuel—no purchase required

With no purchase required, all Petron Loyalty Card holders who have been vaccinated with either their first or second dose have the chance to win in a raffle draw with the following prizes at stake: 

• Motorcycle — 5 winners

• Free Petron fuel for a year (maximum Php 60,000) — 5 winners

• Samsung S21 smartphone — 5 winners

• Free Petron Gasul for a year (maximum 12 refills) — 10 winners

• Free Petron lubes for a year (maximum Php 5,000) — 10 winners

• Petron eFuel Card worth Php 1,000 — 100 winners

Who can join?

The Panalo Bakunado promo is open to all registered Petron Loyalty Card holders with updated mobile numbers.  This includes the Petron Value Card (PVC) and Super Driver Card (SDC). 

How to join

To register for the promo, the Petron Loyalty Card holder simply needs to visit the Petron promo microsite at https://bit.ly/3hfp7MP and fill in the following information — (1) Loyalty Card number; (2) First Name, Middle Initial, Family Name; (3) Birthday; (4) Mobile Number; and (5) Home Address. You only need to register once.

Proof of vaccination

After filling up the required information, you will need to upload your photo holding your vaccination card showing either 1st or 2nd dose. The photo may be in .JPEG, .JPG, or .PNG format with file size up to 5MB.

Other Panalo Bakunado details

Once you qualify for the promo by completing the requirements, you will receive an SMS notification on the registered mobile number of your Petron Loyalty Card. It will indicate your raffle reference number as proof of promo entry.

Registration to the Panalo Bakunado promo will run for two months, from July 1 to August 31, 2021. Winners will be drawn on September 6, 2021, and will be informed via registered mail. You can only win once in the promo, and in case your name is drawn twice, you will get the prize of higher value.

Prizes will be delivered to the winners through a prize certificate. Petron will shoulder the 20% tax for prizes exceeding Php 10,000. Prizes are transferable but cannot be converted to cash.

Winners of the motorcycle grand prize must redeem the unit at the local motorcycle dealer within 90 days from receipt of the prize certificate. Registration and other related expenses are not included.

To help the government achieve its vaccination goals, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), the parent company of PETRON, has launched the Ligtas Lahat vaccination program. According to Petron President and CEO Ramon Ang, "We are banking on the success of vaccination efforts to boost our economy and the business environment in general. We are inspired to do more, grow stronger, and contribute further to society."

Everything Starts with a Habit : The Santé Nutripair Movement brings you closer to a healthy, green lifestyle

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Pasig City, Metro Manila—July 12, 2021,2021— Taking the first step to a healthy lifestyle takes a sheer amount of grit and commitment but making it a habit will keep you going despite the challenges.  

 

For Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, building a healthy lifestyle is possible when you develop healthy habits. With its “The Santé Nutrpair Habit” movement, the company aims to raise awareness and help people achieve their health and wellness goals.  

 

Santé started “The Santé Nutripair Habit” in April last year as a seven-day social media video challenge of the person taking Santé’s top two products—Sante Barley™ Powder and Capsule, and Daily-C capsule Nutripair pack. Then, they need to tag three friends who want to start living healthy while highlighting its many benefits as a habit. To date, the challenge had over 1,000+ participants. 

 

While it is true that vitamins and minerals cannot cure any diseases, they are still essential for a well-functioning immune system, says the World Health Organization (WHO). It also plays a vital role in promoting health and nutritional well-being. Wherever possible, its intake should come from a nutritionally balanced and diverse diet, such as fruits, vegetables, and animal source foods. 

 

To help you get all these nutrients, Santé Barley™ is a certified organic barley grass powdered drink. Blended with one of nature’s most potent sweeteners, Stevia, this product is best taken before meals. It also easily dissolves in water and contains A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and E (per serving).  

 

Recently, Santé launched the new packaging for Santé Barley™ Powder, a pure organic barley grass powdered drink, blended with one of nature’s most potent sweeteners, Stevia, and Santé Barley™ Capsule, a 500-mg pure barley grass powder packed in vegetable capsules without any additives. They now come in its new, vibrant Santé Green packaging, inspired by the ‘greenest of greeneries’ in New Zealand—the best shade of green. 

 

On the other hand, the Santé Daily-C is the company’s non-acidic vitamin C, containing 568mg of Sodium Ascorbate in vegetable capsules. Its non-acidic form makes it gentler on the stomach and safer for daily use. When taken daily, this vitamin C supplement can be your immune system aide. 

 

“Transitioning into a new lifestyle takes time and determination. But, living a healthy lifestyle is easier when you are with people as determined as you are to make it a habit. In Santé, we want to share the green life through our Nutripair packs and show them they are not alone in this venture,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.  

 

The Santé NutriPair is just among the organic health and wellness products Santé offers. Known for its flagship, Santé Barley™, the company has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are made, specifically with organic barley grass, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency. 

 

Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies globally. Aside from New Zealand and the Philippines, Santé is also present in key markets, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Abuja, Lagos, and Cyprus. It offers premier natural and organic health and wellness products and services designed to improve people’s quality of life so they can live more and do more. 

 

To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com. 

 

About Santé  

Founded in 2007, Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies globally. The company promotes, produces, and distributes premier natural health and wellness products and services, designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its barley grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand – certified organic by BioGro, New Zealand’s largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products. With the proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to include a fitness and rehabilitation center with Santé Fitness Lab and an array of natural products, true to its thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices worldwide, such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Cyprus.  

To avail of Santé products and services, make sure to connect with an authorized Santé Business Owner. Or you may directly shop at cart.santebarley.com.