Why do you need the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600 in your home?

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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, air purifiers became more popular and almost every household clamored to get one. But it isn’t one of those overhyped fads that eventually faded into the background as these New Normal heroes are indeed worthy of the buzz. As we stay longer into the New Normal, this essential only grew a lot better, having more features that prove them worthy to be part of our household.

As CHERRY takes your health and safety to the next level, it continuously introduces air purifiers that proudly come head-to-head with other choices available in the market, one of which is the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600.

Similar to its predecessors, this new air purifier is capable of eliminating up to 99% of SARS-COV2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses and is similarly well-equipped with an H13 HEPA Filter. As CHERRY is committed to providing your loved ones with maximum protection, this essential is also strengthened with Washable Mesh Filter, Granular Activated Carbon Filter, and Built-In Ionizer. It efficiently keeps the air clean with a 350m³/h CADR and is capable of covering a 30 sqm room or area.

True to its name, it can be controlled and monitored via the Cherry Home application which can be downloaded for free on your Android and iOS smartphones. The Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600 is currently available on a 10% discount until May 31, 2022. Get it for only P6,300 at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Xiaomi explores people, cultures and life of Southeast Asia

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Embarks on a journey through the lens of Xiaomi 12 Series to Master Every Scene with four visual storytellers from Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Xiaomi brings together four visual storytellers across Southeast Asia to share their passions and stories with the latest Xiaomi 12 Series. The campaign ‘Proactive Action’, produced by National Geographic Creative Works for Xiaomi, documents and raises awareness of causes that are close to the hearts of the storytellers, in an effort to create interest and preserve their existence. The stories are told through the eyes of a celebrated photographer from each country reflecting their local perspective - Gab Mejia from the Philippines, Annice Lyn from Malaysia, Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai from Thailand, and Linh Pham from Vietnam.

KM Leong, General Manager for Southeast Asia of Xiaomi International shares, “We are excited to be collaborating with National Geographic Creative Works on this campaign as we celebrate the people, lives and cultures in Southeast Asia. Dubbed as the premium flagship of Xiaomi, Xiaomi 12 Pro can beautifully capture the visual stories of each explorer that will be a part of this campaign with its pro-grade triple 50MP camera array, complemented with Xiaomi’s advanced AI algorithm. We look forward to seeing how the featured National Geographic Photographers will master every scene.”

Proactive Action will feature a series of photos and a short video to highlight the different themes chosen by each explorer, where the Xiaomi 12 Pro will put in tests of its triple 50MP pro-grade camera lenses, highlighting especially new features such as ProFocus and Ultra Night Video. The campaign encompasses a wide array of social, cultural and environmental themes that are close to each explorers’ hearts.

Gab Mejia (Philippines)

Gab embarks on a journey to document the cultural and natural aspect of the Mountain People of the Cordilleras (the highest mountain range in the Northern Philippines), as well as to highlight on the theme and importance of cultural and natural heritage preservation.

Annice Lyn (Malaysia)

Annice documents the work of the Wayang Kulit master, traditionally known as puppet shadow-play. Capturing behind-the-scenes moments of the tradition, the craftsmanship of making the various puppets, and the performances. Annice hopes to share the social and cultural importance of bringing families and communities together raising awareness of this art form, whilst preserving it for the future generations to come.

Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai (Thailand)

Shin explores one of the largest remaining mangrove forest of eastern Thailand at Prasae Estuary. Capturing the successful results of conservation efforts that prevent the degradation of this natural wonder and head toward the path of recovery. Shin portrays the rich biodiversity of this place while also shows the intertwining relationships of the local community and its rich natural resources.

Linh Pham (Vietnam)

Linh gets to know Ho Chi Minh City’s culture riches by exploring the its hidden corners not found in travel guides. Using his senses and keen eye to look beyond the mundane, Linh ventures through an unnamed coffee shop under the bridge, a museum with million-year-old specimens, a charming neighborhood blended with Vietnamese and Chinese heritage, and a peaceful fishing island with the hope to preserve the city’s legacy and share it with the world.

Celebrating life and culture in SEA

As part of the campaign, Xiaomi will be holding a photography contest called Xiaomi Photography Academy: A Celebration of People, Life, and Culture across Southeast Asia for those who want to showcase their skills and share the fascinating parts of their lives and culture. The photo contest runs from May 14 until June 14, 2022 and is open to individuals who own a Redmi or Xiaomi phone. Participants are encouraged to take the best photos that represent the theme.

A Xiaomi Smart Package (Mi TV P1 55", Mi Soundbar, Xiaomi Watch S1, Mi Standing Fan 2) is up for grabs for the Grand Prize Winner alongside being named as a Xiaomi Photography Ambassador. Four consolation prize winners will be named and will take home Xiaomi Buds 3.

Winners will be announced on June 17, 2022. For more information on the terms and conditions of the contest, stay tuned at Xiaomi Philippines social media pages.

Learning to Master Every Scene from the Masters

Photography enthusiasts who want to learn from the master, can get hands-on experience during the Xiaomi Photography Academy Masterclass to be held at the Masungi Georeserve on May 14, 2022.

The free-to-enter masterclass is open for all Xiaomi 12 Series users and they will get a chance to meet and learn from Gab Mejia, a National Geographic Photographer, who has been using the Xiaomi 12 Pro to take scenic photographs. Participants of the masterclass also stand a chance to win a Xiaomi Mi-stery Box after the program.

Interested participants may sign up via this link. Qualified participants shall receive the full event details.

This is the first time where Xiaomi works with National Geographic Creative Works in Southeast Asia to produce illuminating work through the lens of Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Xiaomi 12 Series is the latest premium flagship series by Xiaomi featuring two groundbreaking devices: Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12. Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 Series delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-round elevated experience. Xiaomi 12 Series enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects – boasting a pro-grade triple camera array that stars a massive 50MP main wide-angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities.

For more information on the collaboration with National Geographic and Xiaomi 12 Series, please stay tuned to Xiaomi Philippines Facebook Page.

Cleaning Your Way to a Happy Mother's Day: Clorox Philippines helps you wrap the gift of a clean home

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Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world. And just like how you usually prepare for any season, you are probably glued to your screen searching for the best gift for your mom. And, with just a few clicks, you will get suggestions like “72 Unique Gifts for Moms” or “Flowers for Moms.”

A fragrant bouquet, a silky dress, a designer purse, a new ceramic dinnerware, or plant pots may excite her, but what if you give something beyond these usual gift items? What if you surprise her by showing your love and appreciation? After all, actions speak louder than words. This Mother’s Day, the best gift you can give might be a clean, virus-free home!

With all the household chores and the time she devotes to her family every day, she has less time for herself. The gift of a clean and organized home lifts a heavy load on her shoulder, giving her more time to bond with her family and do the things she loves. In fact, a survey conducted by The Clorox Company revealed that 80 percent of people felt more relaxed and 60 percent felt less stressed in a clean home.

Indeed, cleaning your sweet abode is a tedious job. Your mom can attest to that. Worry no more because you’ve got a partner!

Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, is your partner in giving that tough power against germs and tender love to your mom!

Ready to wrap your present? Get yourself the Clorox Disinfecting Bleach. Not only does it clean your bathroom walls, floors, and sink, it also kills up to 99.9% of germs, including the COVID-19 virus. Going with it hand in hand is the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner. With a bleaching power that destroys tough stains and kills germs, it leaves your toilet clean and shiny. With scents ranging from lavender to lemon, it also delivers a refreshing fragrance in your toilet bowl.

Most of the time, your mom spends a lot of time cooking in the kitchen. So now, it is your time to tidy things up! With all the delicate surfaces in the kitchen, you need a reliable partner to do the job. Clorox Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaner is perfect for various surfaces, such as synthetic marble, stainless steel, glazed ceramic tile, plastic, glazed porcelain, and sealed granite.

Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes helps you with quick cleanup for items like gadgets and toys. And to put the ribbon on top, use Clorox Expert Disinfectant Spray for a 30-second sanitization of the soft and hard surfaces for a germ-free and odor-free home. (Follow Clorox Cleaners’ usage instructions as per label.)

"Having a clean home may be one of the best gifts you can give your mothers. We hope that with Clorox Cleaners, we can help Filipinos provide this heart-warming and perfect gift to moms out there. Let’s make this special occasion more memorable for mothers." said Monique Gonzales, marketing manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International.

It’s time to reciprocate your mom’s labor with your labor of love. Not just on a particular day, but every day.

Santé Barley MaxNZ shares the best time to take it to enjoy its healthy goodness

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Planning to Drink Barley?

Nowadays, more and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle to achieve and maintain a healthy body that can help fight off various sicknesses. And as we prioritize our health, some of us try to get fit through simple exercises or incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet.

However, not everyone gets the needed nutrition from what they eat. The good thing is that Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, offers everyone Santé Barley MaxNZ, a barley grass harvested at a young age and turned into a powdered drink and vegetable capsules.

It contains pure organic barley grass certified by New Zealand’s leading organic produce and products agency, BioGro. Rich in vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, protein, carotenoids, dietary fibers, phosphorus, potassium, and many more. It has all the requirements a human body needs for a healthy diet and helps boost a person’s immune system.

To give you an idea of when the perfect time is to drink the Santé Barley MaxNZ, Santé recommends these four:

Before taking your breakfast

You can safely drink the Santé Barley MaxNZ powdered drink or capsule any time of the day. However, the best time to have a glass of this vitamin-rich supplement is before eating your breakfast. It can fill your body with nutrients and be easily absorbed by your digestive system. On the other hand, you can take the Santé Barley MaxNZ capsule before every meal.

When you want to reduce your weight

Those who start hitting the gym to get fit and buff know that it is inevitable to encounter muscle soreness and fatigue and experience low energy to complete the workout properly. And because Santé Barley MaxNZ is packed with various nutrients, it can help supply you with energy while being low on calories.

Furthermore, it has plenty of fiber that helps make you feel full for an extended period, which is why it is essential for those trying to lose some weight.

When you want to manage your cravings

As Santé Barley MaxNZ is an abundant source of fiber and keeps you feeling fuller for some time with no added calories, it helps you to prevent caving into your unhealthy cravings.

In addition, it uses Stevia, a natural substitute for sugar. It has little to no calories and does not add excess carbs to your diet. While it aids in keeping you in shape, it also decreases your chance of having heart disease, acne, Type 2 diabetes, and other diseases due to a high-sugar diet.

When you want to live a healthier lifestyle

Santé Barley MaxNZ contains different vitamins and minerals that can deliver various benefits for you and even your family. For instance, its Vitamin C content can help strengthen your immune system. It also has Vitamin A to aid in maintaining your eyesight, calcium to assist in fortifying your bones, and many more. There is no doubt that it is one of the best ways to help you kickstart your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

A more accessible Barley supplement

If you are wondering where you can buy Santé Barley MaxNZ to have a taste of its healthy goodness, Santé brings you another piece of great news. Aside from being available in Watsons, Mercury Drugstore, and Southstar Drug, you can now get it at local drugstores, such as Rose Pharmacy, nationwide.

“As we continue to develop healthy products, we, at Santé, are committed to promoting good health by making it more accessible to every Filipino. That is why we are also pushing our products to be available in drugstores, convenience stores, and supermarkets. We hope that this helps Filipinos achieve a healthy lifestyle and live to the max,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.

Santé Barley MaxNZ and other Santé products are organic health and wellness products offered by Santé, known for developing a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are designed to improve people’s quality of life to live more and do more.

To learn more about Santé Barley MaxNZ and other Santé products, visit its social media pages: (FB: @barleymaxofficial or IG: @santebarleymax)

Travel Green: Explore Banwa Private Island at its greenest

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Green season is every frequent traveler’s best kept secret. It is the perfect opportunity to explore Banwa Private Island where nature is in full bloom.

Green season means drizzles in the warm and sunny mornings, ideal for swimming, hiking, nearby island adventures and outdoor activities. The cool,. fresh breeze make the days more relaxing, finding paradise in whatever you do.

Set in a pristine marine sanctuary in North-eastern Palawan, Banwa Private Island boasts stunning beachfront villas wrapped in the shade of palm trees and tucked in lush vegetation. Architecturally designed to sit in harmony with nature, each villa truly offers the luxury of space for a pure tropical hideaway. Wake up to the gentle hum of the waves, with the sun gleaming through the private veranda offering unobstructed views of the endless turquoise waters.

Plan your island escape as Banwa Private Island offers a seamless, attractive all-inclusive Green Season rates starting May 2022. For more information and enquiries, please contact the Reservations team through mobile/WhatsApp: +639178882864, send an email to reservations@banwaprivateisland.com, or visit www.banwaprivateisland.com.