Construction of BRIA Homes Alaminos, Pangasinan in Full Swing

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It looks like leading property developer BRIA Homes is headed for an epic finish at year’s end with the launch of multiple housing projects happening in recent months. Hundreds of BRIA house and lot units—from BRIA in Calamba, Laguna to BRIA in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon—have likewise been delivered to its happy new homeowners, plus expansion activities are currently being pushed in its other strategically located developments. Indeed, 2022 is turning out to be a banner year for the highly trusted home builder.

Through BRIA Alaminos, local townsfolk can finally turn their hard work into comfortable, superior quality homes in a tightly secured community

But with BRIA Homes still in hot pursuit of its ultimate goal, it is riding the momentum by fast-tracking its deliverables to Filipinos seeking to reside in its value-for-money, modern abodes in secure residential enclaves all over the country.

BRIA is, in fact, officially accelerating the construction of its horizontal development in Alaminos, Pangasinan, site of the tourist hot spot Hundred Islands National Park. Imagine living close to a cluster of 123 scenic limestone islands, where great fun can be had with snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and hiking.

Featuring such natural attractions, the Hundred Islands National Park draws 100 to 200 tourists on weekdays, and 500 on weekends. With local tourism opening up again, this number is projected to double, or even triple, in the forthcoming years.

With BRIA Alaminos, future residents can look forward to stylish dwellings with carefully-planned interior spaces that can accommodate growing families.

BRIA is officially accelerating the construction of its horizontal development in Alaminos, Pangasinan, near the Hundred Islands National Park.

Old-time Pangasinan residents, chronic beach goers, and balikbayan OFWs alike will love what BRIA Alaminos will offer.

BRIA Homes is thus shaping up as an idyllic residential community for both the hardy locals and for Pangasinan’s other old time residents wanting to resettle in their home province—the retirees and returning OFWs, plus other home seekers who want easy access to the beach and year-round stunning views.

BRIA Homes believes that Alaminos townsfolks will be especially excited about this development. Through BRIA Alaminos, they can finally convert all that elbow grease into comfortable, superior quality homes in a tightly secured community that offers reliable digital connections, top-notch recreational amenities, a competent property management team, and proximity to key lifestyle destinations.

Landscaped gardens, family-friendly facilities, and community centers are the standard for BRIA developments, allowing their homeowners to foster friendly ties and savor a serene environment.

 BRIA is finally bringing its trademark quality living to Alaminos, Pangasinan

As in every BRIA project, BRIA Alaminos’ future residents can look forward to well-built, stylish dwellings with thoughtfully laid-out interior spaces that can accommodate growing families. Within its premises are walkable open spaces for peace and quiet. Landscaped gardens, family-friendly facilities, and community centers are the standard for BRIA developments, giving their homeowners a chance to foster friendly ties and savor a serene and calm environment.

Finally, BRIA also makes sure that its residential projects have ready access to schools, churches, hospitals, retail outlets, transport hubs, and places of employment.

Prospective homebuyers and investors may reserve units in BRIA Alaminos through cashless transactions and pay for amortization through BRIA’s bank partners: Maybank, BDO, Unionbank, PNB, Security Bank, RCBC, Robinsons Bank, Chinabank and Metrobank. E-wallet services like GCash, Paymaya, Shopee Pay and All Easy are likewise available.

Those interested in purchasing a BRIA Alaminos unit or house and lot in any other BRIA project may check these out by immersing in BRIA Homes’ 360 Virtual Tours via bria.com.ph. Inquiries may also be done through the website, as well as through the official BRIA Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BriaHomesIncOfficial. They can also reserve a house online through https://www.bria.com.ph/online-reservation/

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN MV Holdings, Inc., one of the top real estate companies in the country. Acclaimed for its massive footprint of over 50 developments in major Philippine cities and municipalities, BRIA Homes is committed to bring quality and best-value residential communities closer to everyday Filipino families. Through a diverse portfolio of properties such as houses and lots and condominiums, BRIA Homes promises to provide the right property option for every Filipino’s needs.

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow “Bria Homes, Inc.” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0939-887-9637.

National Mental Health Week: Visit Globe's MakeITSafe.ph site and learn to protect children’s mental health online

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As the Philippines marks National Mental Health Week, Globe is shedding light on the silent battle that the Filipino youth face as they spend more time online such as cyberbullying, which they face mostly by themselves.

To lend support to the embattled youth of today, Globe is undertaking a holistic effort to spread awareness on the negative effects of online threats on children’s mental health, equipping parents and guardians on how to protect children against these risks, and providing a platform where they may get expert help for free.

Globe and KonsultaMD have partnered to offer one free session with a mental health professional for children, their parents, and guardians who may have been affected by cyberbullying. It can be redeemed with the code MAKEITSAFEPH on the KonsultaMD app.

At the same time, Globe equips parents and guardians with the tools to protect the mental health of their children through its online safety platform https://www.makeitsafe.ph/.

The site, which features the A to Zs of cyberbullying glossary, decodes for parents and guardians current Internet emoji slang as a way of equipping them to be vigilant against signs of cyberbullying and other online threats. For instance, parents may not be aware that a combination of the smirking face and nail polish emojis means “I’m better than you.” A fairy emoji, meanwhile, means something really nasty is about to be said in an online chat.

The site is also available in chatbot form through Globe Bridging Communities. It has been visited over 30,400 times since it launched in mid-July.

Globe has also partnered with popular Facebook parenting communities Glam-o-Mamas and Usapang Nanay to bring important discussions on child online safety and responsibility, digital wellness and mental health straight to parents.

“Globe is working to make the digital space safe for Filipinos by espousing Tech4Good. We urge parents and guardians to be better digital protectors of their children by teaching online safety and responsibility,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

Many are unaware of the worsening situation in select parts of the Philippines where about 60% to 80% of children aged 12 to 16 have experienced cyber violence, according to a 2015 study by Stairway Foundation. A third of these deplorable acts are in the form of verbal abuse over the internet or on mobile while the rest involves sexual messages.

According to KonsultaMD psychologist Dr. Mec Perez, cyberbullying occurs in various forms. It includes rude and hateful memes and comments, rumors that cause pain and embarrassment, threats of physical harm and exposure of private content and information, and acts that push people to commit suicide.

Since such incidents can create lasting emotional and psychological scars, Globe stressed that teaching online safety and responsibility must start at home, especially with the popularity of social media in the Philippines, where there are an estimated 92 million users as of January this year.

Parents have to prepare their children and strengthen them mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to avoid cyberbullying and learn to react positively if it happens.

At Globe and KonsultaMD’s recent “The Family as the Safety Net” webinar, KonsultaMD Counselor and Psychologist Dr. Francine Bofil said that cyberbullying can result in low self-esteem, which in turn leads to unhappiness and a more withdrawn personality. Victims may also become unmotivated and even think of self-harm.

“Nakakabahala na as parents, ginagawa natin ang lahat para maprotektahan ang ating mga anak pero hindi natin sila napoprotektahan sa mga online dangers na ito,” broadcast journalist Niña Corpuz lamented during a recent online safety webinar organized by Globe and KonsultaMD with Usapang Nanay.

To this, actor and dad Chuckie Dreyfus noted that while traditional parents may consider virtual reality as harmless, cyberbullying is real and affects how children grow up.

“Maraming magulang at caregivers ang hindi aware sa impact ng cyberbullying sa ating kabataan. Madalas binabale-wala pa natin. Patnubay po natin ang kailangan. Tayo po ang susi sa online safety ng kabataan. Listen to what our children are not saying,” he said.

To know more about Globe’s efforts on online safety, visit ,https://www.makeitsafe.ph/.

Catriona, LoveYourself launches new HIV care center in Baguio City

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(BAGUIO, Philippines) – LoveYourself's global ambassador – Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, led the grand opening of "Balay Marvi," a community center offering holistic care to people to protect themselves against HIV.

Gray shared there's still a lot of stigma surrounding HIV, hence "What we want to do is to really empower the community." She highlighted the importance of having a safe space where people can access HIV and sexual health services in Baguio City.

On the vital role government plays, Gray also urged the local government units to continue supporting the advocacy and communities working for it because it's something the community urgently needs.

"Hopefully, our surrounding regions, who maybe don't have this type of community center can really look at Baguio City as one of the shining examples of how it can be replicated, how it can be done, and how the community can really be reached," Gray said.

Together with Gray, Baguio City District Representative Mark Go and City Councilor Levy Orcales also graced the launch ceremonies held on the 9th of October at Azalea Hotel and Residences. Both local officials expressed support.

Orcales shared, "We decided that there should be a localized version of our HIV and AIDS Law," recognizing a differentiated approach to combat the epidemic. He also said, "We are trying to convert all youth centers in the City of Baguio as safe spaces in the barangay levels," adding that there are 129 barangays in the City.

In his speech, Rep. Go offered assistance to thrust new laws at the national level that would ensure the effective implementation of HIV programs in the country. Meanwhile, the Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region's representative Cherrie Caluza also aired the agency's support for Balay Marvi and the community's efforts to address the HIV situation.

LoveYourself founder and executive director Ronivin Pagtakhan said, "We observed that many clients from northern provinces go down south in Metro Manila to seek care and support, and this is something we want to address — to provide northern Luzon clients access to sexual health services, and a community that is considered a safe space for them."

As one of the country's leading community organizations for differentiated sexual health services, LoveYourself offers innovations in the HIV advocacy, especially the country's first WHO pre-qualified HIV self-test kit, 'SelfCare.' The group also highlighted the availability of another layer of HIV prevention called Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill taken by an HIV-negative person to protect themselves against the virus.

Being a one-stop shop, Balay Marvi provides differentiated testing approaches, multiple prevention methods, and treatment, support, and care. Passers-by can also get free condoms and lube.

The Balay Marvi was named after its long-time supporter and partner, Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI), Deputy Executive Director Marvi Trudeau. The first-ever LoveYourself Diamond Award was conferred to her for her unwavering support of the group and passion for helping the advocacy.

The community center also matches the arts and culture of Baguio with its design and a huge mural hand painted by LoveYourself volunteers.

It is also made possible thru the Global Fund PROTECTS project grant implemented by PSFI and LoveYourself, under the Champion Community Centers.

PROTECTS is the Global Fund HIV grant for 2021 to 2023 that focuses on scaling-up prevention and testing strategies employed by community-based organizations (CBOs), like LoveYourself and partner local government units to expand access points across the country and provide PrEP and HIV self-testing kit supplies. It also enhances the capacities of CBOs to ensure their effectiveness and sustainability in service provision and advocacy.

Located at Lopez Building, Room 303, Session Road, Baguio City, the center is open from Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00 NN – 7:00 PM. To avail of Balay Marvi's services, clients can set an appointment at www.loveyourself.ph.

Pejoy and Krispy Kreme collaborate to Ring in the Screams this Halloween

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· Limited-edition Halloween-themed doughnuts with Glico’s Pejoy biscuit sticks available in all Krispy Kreme stores from 14 October till 31 October 2022

(Manila, Philippines) Glico Philippines, Inc. and Krispy Kreme Philippines jointly announce a collaboration to ring in the screams for Halloween in the Philippines with a collection of limited-edition doughnuts featuring Glico’s Pejoy biscuit sticks.

To delight and indulge consumers during this well-celebrated holiday that sees family and friends coming together, Krispy Kreme has created 6 Halloween-themed delicious doughnuts under the Krispy Skremes Spell Book Collection. Glico’s Pejoy biscuit sticks filled with indulgent chocolate cream were playfully used in 3 out of these 6 festive creations that were inspired by the quintessential element of the magical world – the spell book. Bearing spellbinding names - Enchanted Apple, Witch’s Broom and Magic Cauldron – these Krispy Kreme doughnuts with Pejoy biscuit sticks look equally charming and are created to delight and indulge discerning palettes during this Halloween season.

To add to the element of surprise, Enchanted Apple comes in 2 mystery flavours of Spiced Apple and Dark Chocolate. Customers will only find out which one they have gotten after taking a bite of the Enchanted Apple. Other creations in the collection include: the Wicked Witch that comes with the Witch’s Broom as its body, the Black Cat, and the Book of Spells.

Mr. Takashi Miki, Marketing Head, Glico Philippines, Inc. said, “At Glico, we strongly value creativity, which is one of the Seven Principles that guide the way we conduct our business. In this creative collaboration between two well-loved food brands, we are delighted to indulge families and communities with Pejoy through the wonderful, original creations of Krispy Kreme. Good food brings people together and we want to continue to serve communities by being the catalyst for bringing people together to relax over enjoyable treats, especially on special occasions.”

Ms. Ysabel Cruz, Marketing Manager, Krispy Kreme Philippines, added, “We are all about Making Happy Happen for our Originals, and this Halloween, we're doing just that by launching our Krispy Skremes campaign with our NEW Spell Book theme! We hope to share the spook with our #NewOriginals not just through our doughnuts, but fun Halloween activities, both online & in-store, and strong partnerships especially with brands such as Glico and delicious Pejoy!”

The Krispy Skreme Spell Book collection is available at all Krispy Kreme stores and online shop in the Philippines from 14 October 2022 to 31 October 2022. Krispy Kreme will also be giving out a special Trick or Treat goodie bag at their stores nationwide on October 30-31 (while supplies last) so be sure to drop by the Krispy Kreme store nearest to you.

■ Where to Buy

All Krispy Kreme stores in the Philippines

Krispy Kreme online store https://now.krispykreme.com.ph/

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Official Facebook　https://www.facebook.com/PockyPhilippines

Official Instagram　https://www.instagram.com/glico_ph/

Glico Brand Store (Shopalyst) https://shop-ph-glico.com/brandstore/glico

Glico Asia Pacific website https://www.glico.com/sg/

About Glico

On February 11, 2022, the Glico Group celebrated the 100th year of its founding. In 1922, Glico’s nutritious Glico caramel in its distinctive red box first hit the shelves of a department store. Headquartered in Japan, Glico has since expanded into Asia Pacific, European, and North American markets with the aspiration to stay true to its founding spirit of enhancing people’s health through food.

Led by its well-loved confectionary brands such as Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy, Glico has now expanded its portfolio* to include ice cream products, baby formula, milk products, desserts, food ingredients, and raw materials for cosmetic and health products. Its health and wellness offerings such as the SUNAO range of zero sucrose, low carbohydrate food products and Almond Koka almond milk are gaining popularity outside of Japan after becoming a hit in its domestic market.

https://www.glico.com/global/

* Some products in the portfolio may be available in Japan only.

About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. With a flagship store in Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee in the country since 2006. Today, Krispy Kreme has outlets in more than 100 different locations nationwide. To get more information and updates about the brand and its products, you may become a Friend of Krispy Kreme by visiting our social media accounts at @krispykremeph or ordering your sweet treats via https://now.krispykreme.com.ph/.

About Pejoy

Pejoy is the elegant biscuit stick that’s filled with rich cream of assorted flavours such as Chocolate, Matcha, Chocomint and Cookies & Cream. Each stick is delicately crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, delivering an enjoyably rich combination of taste and texture. It is convenient to eat and mess-free and best enjoyed when relaxing and unwinding.

Pejoy is available at the following online stores:

https://shopee.ph/glico_philippines

https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/glico/

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Ward 448, Debunking the HIV Stigma, Sowing Compassion and Understanding, Giving Information

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“WARD 448”a play written and directed by Rodel Mercado is a trilogy that presents the stories of individuals that have HIV virus affliction. The play depicts the fight-or-flight response of persons infected with this devastating and life-threatening disease and how discrimination, ignorance and the stigma exacerbates the predicament of the persons with HIV.

From the point of view and reportage of Jennylyn Braza, a news reporter with Karina Macaspac and Jenney Cañeja as alternates, the story of three (3) RITM in-patients who stay in the same ward will figure in their news story.

The headliners are Carla Mae, a mother of three with Anna Escobia and Justine Torralba as alternates; the men who have sex with other men group who work at a BPO are VJ Mendoza, Kevin Posadas and Rey Correjado; and seasoned thespians Ronnie Martinez and Roeder Camanag who alternately portray Francis, a jaded drag performer.

Director Mercado says: “The production’s main reason for being is that we want to shed light and give the correct information about people with HIV affliction. Yes, we focus on their difficulties and struggles, especially in coming to terms that they have the HIV infection and how they manage to maintain their dignity and humanity”.

Adds Mercado: “The play employs of humor, drama, paghaplos sa puso at pagbubukas ng pang-unawa elements to its narrative. The medium of theater here has become a powerful tool to impart knowledge about the affliction that is HIV, to push safe sex practices and help build a a community that does not judge, but understands and helps those who are HIV afflicted and their loved ones.”

The figures of people with HIV affliction have skyrocketed and DOH reports say that the Philippines has become the fastest HIV/AIDS growing population in the Asia and Pacific region with 237% increase in an exhaustive and verified report on HIV infections FROM the periods of 2010 to 2022.

Director Mercado concludes: “By watching our play, you’re also exercising your power to contribute to the collective efforts to minimize, and hopefully end the escalating digits of individuals with HIV. Be one with us as we debunk the stigma, sow compassion and understanding, and give accurate information on HIV affliction”.

"WARD 448", produced Frontline Production Inc. is slated on October 29 and 30, 2022 , with matinee (3pm and gala 7pm) performances at the RCBC THEATER (Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium), 4th Floor, Tower II, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave., Makati City.

Tickets are available now at ticket2me.net