Say “Mahal Kita” in Pocky this Valentine’s Day

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Glico Philippines, Inc. has released Pocky Love exclusives - specially curated Pocky bouquets and wine sets - as the new language of love this Valentine’s Day. These gift bundles will be exclusively available at the Pocky Love event at Mitsukoshi BGC, Philippines’ first Japanese department store, from 1-14 February 2023. More Pocky Love gift options are available at partner stores - FlowerStore.ph and Estate Wine – for you to express bundles of love for your special one.

Takashi Miki, Country head and Marketing Head, Glico Philippines, says “As one of Glico’s most well-loved brands, Pocky is all about sharing happiness with the people around us, especially our loved ones. Through working with like-minded partners like Mitsukoshi FRESH, FlowerStore.ph, and Estate Wine, we want to help the passionate people of the Philippines find new, expressive ways to appreciate and celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones they hold dearest. At Glico, we firmly believe that creative expression is key to building a strong relationship, which is the basis of one’s social and emotional well-being. This is how we hope to support consumers’ well-being and the social fabric of the world.”

At the Mitsukoshi FRESH x Pocky Love event, Glico Philippines will be presenting 8 unique Pocky bouquets, including a fully customizable one, together with our partner FlowerStore.ph. Pocky-paired Rosé and white wine sets, delicately curated by Estate Wine, are also event exclusives. A Pocky gift bundle purchase of P500 onwards at the event entitles each couple to one or more complimentary photo moments at the Pocky Love photo studio.

7 other Pocky bouquets such as “Heart Ticklers”, “Sweetheart Bites”, “Bundle of Love” and “Rich in Love” are available at the FlowerStore.ph online store at promotional prices ranging from P699 to P1,599. Wine connoisseurs looking for Bubbly, Moscato or Bordeaux can head to the Pocky Love booths for Estate Wine offerings paired with Pocky.

Head on down to Mitsukoshi BGC for the Pocky Love event and let Pocky be your unique love language this Valentine’s Day!

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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.

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About Pocky

Since its launch in Japan in 1966, Pocky has maintained its core concept while gradually changing its packaging and formulation to meet the times and society. The new Pocky range was launched in the Philippines on June 8 in 2022 to suit the changing consumption scene and purchasing behavior in Southeast Asia. With growing health consciousness, more and more consumers are looking for healthier choices and more guilt-free products. In line with such willing, we added fiber into the pretzel of Pocky which offers more health benefits. We also added wholewheat into the pretzel which gives it a lighter and crispier texture. The rich and smooth chocolate gives the right balance of sweetness while enhancing the unique aroma of the chocolate flavors by adjusting the ratio of cream to biscuit.

Mang Inasal features Jane de Leon in new Chicken Inasal campaign

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Mang Inasal, the country's Grill Expert, kicks off its year-long 20th anniversary celebration with a new Chicken Inasal campaign highlighting the product's unique Ihaw-Sarap taste and big serving.

The new campaign is topbilled by fast-rising star Jane de Leon who will also appear in a TV commercial enjoying the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Tagos ang Ihaw-Sarap Chicken Inasal.

“Mang Inasal welcomes Jane de Leon to our family of endorsers as she perfectly embodies aspects of Mang Inasal’s brand personality," said Mang Inasal Business Unit head Mike V. Castro. "Jane is simple, fun, and passionate about what she does. And just like our Chicken Inasal, she is now part of our customers' daily source of happiness.”

Similarly excited with the partnership, de Leon admitted to being a Mang Inasal fan since childhood.

“Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal is one of my comfort food since I was a kid,” said de Leon. “I associate Mang Inasal with happy moments in my life and joining the Mang Inasal family really puts my 2023 as my happiest.”

For 20 years now, Mang Inasal has been the go-to brand for Filipinos who want delicious and satisfying Ihaw-Sarap food and Unli-Saya experience. On top of their favorites is the flagship Mang Inasal product, Chicken Inasal, which they enjoy with unli-rice.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

Enjoy Life To The Fullest Like A Pro With Beko!

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It’s a brand new year, and we’re all filled with brand-new goals. This is the time wherein everyone is giddy and filled with high hopes when it comes to accomplishing the goals they have set for themselves. After all, everyone wants to live their lives to the fullest.

To do so, some are starting new workout routines, trying out new study and work methods, and some are committing themselves to begin their journey into a healthier lifestyle.

So, where can you begin your journey to a healthy lifestyle? It can quickly start at home.

Global appliance brand, Beko, offers sustainable and innovative home appliances that Filipino families can rely on when it comes to preparing their meals and taking care of their families as they create a healthier lifestyle they can truly enjoy.

Beko offers a wide range of home appliances, including refrigerators, cookers, and washing machines.

The HarvestFresh technology feature found on Beko’s refrigerator is a lifesaver for every Filipino home. This unique technology on the fridge’s crisper drawer uses an innovative three-color system to mimic the 24-hour cycle of the sun. This lets fruits and vegetables retain their freshness and preserve their vitamins as this technology keeps them in their natural environment after being harvested. This makes fruits and vegetables last longer when stored, reducing waste. Beko refrigerators also consume less energy as they are equipped with ProSmart Inverter Compressor. By consuming less energy, homeowners save money on their electric bills.

In addition to Beko’s refrigerators, Beko also offers a range of cookers and ovens. Beko’s Built-In ovens have Halogen Illumination, allowing one to see the food being cooked inside. CookMaster ovens also offer 82L of cooking capacity, which lets one cook lots of food as one can cook on up to five shelves simultaneously.

Compared to other cooking appliances, Beko’s built-in hobs let you cook faster and use less gas, which allows you to have more efficient cooking. Aside from this, Beko’s built-in hobs give you a safe cooking experience as they ensure gas safety. This feature detects when the hob’s flame is still running, automatically shutting off the gas supply.

Household chores usually take time to finish, especially laundry. It’s good that with Beko, you can do your laundry at ease with Beko’s range of washing machines and spend more quality time with your family.

Beko’s washing machine includes a fantastic feature called SteamCure Hygiene+ technology that helps clean and sanitizes your clothes while also being gentle to fabrics.

SteamCure Hygiene+ technology uses steam to soften stubborn and even dried-up stains. The smoke is released from the bottom of a Beko washing machine’s drum before it starts the wash cycle, making it an effective pre-treatment for stains.

Another batch of steam is released after the wash cycle. This helps smoothen out any unwanted creases and folds in clothes. This program also sanitizes and kills bacteria on garments, so every home stays safe and clean.

Beko continues to provide its customers with products that inspire and help them live healthy lifestyles, from nutrient-saving kitchen appliances to refrigerators that preserve food better for longer. This includes washing machines that save energy and pave the way for more quality time for you and your family. Thanks to Beko, healthy living becomes possible and convenient, allowing you to enjoy your life to the fullest with ease and just like a pro.

Beko is currently available in select All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Centre, Fair N Square, Gloria Bazar, Great World, HAT, J Marketing, Lazada, Magic Appliance, Manhattan Appliance, Manila Imperial, Mike’s Appliances, Pricewise, Robinsons Appliance, Savers, Shopee, SM Appliance, Solidmark, S&R (Gidi), Western Appliance and 1st MegaSaver.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

Live a Full and Active Senior Life with Birch Tree Advance

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It’s understood that seniors—elderly people ages 60 and up—have a higher risk of infection and hospitalization. But apart from the usual health problems they get due to their weakened immune system, seniors are also prone to other physical issues such as muscle loss and malnutrition. The elderly are prone to sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. On top of that, seniors are also likely to experience an imbalance or deficiency in nutrients. This is due to the body’s impaired utilization of nutrients it receives. The result of this is not just a slow but steady decrease in the body’s mental and physical capacities to protect itself from illnesses and infection. It also makes seniors more prone to fall risks due to lesser muscle mass and weaker bones and joints.

Proper diet can prevent muscle loss and malnutrition, as the right food and supplement intake can help the body develop age-appropriate immunity boost and muscle mass. But statistics show it can be a challenge. A 2020 study published in the US says one out of two older adults are at risk of being malnourished. And malnutrition-related hospital stays, the study adds, are more common in seniors than in young adults. It is also three times more likely to result in death for seniors. This is a pressing health concern as, according to the World Health Organization, one out of six people in the world will be 60 years old or older by 2030.

But a senior body is not helpless against the problems and issues of aging. Besides the usual check-ups with doctors and constant monitoring of important vitals, it’s best to minimize illness and physical risks by maintaining good health and muscle mass. Muscle mass can be maintained by good nutrition and exercise—both of which can also boost immunity. A diet with the appropriate vitamins and minerals can improve immunity and prevent muscle loss. Vitamin D is known to help improve muscle function, while calcium can help reduce bone loss. Vitamin A and C are essential to eye health, which can prevent vision impairment, disorientation, and poor balance. Vitamin B12 can help with mobility.

Birch Tree Advance is an affordable adult nutritional supplement drink that has these necessary nutrients. With the supervision of a doctor and a dietitian, Birch Tree Advance can serve as a meal replacement with protein that helps build muscle mass and 28 vitamins and minerals—such as Iron, Zinc, Vitamin A, B6, B12, C, and D, Calcium, Magnesium, and Omega 3 & 6—that help boost immunity.

“Seniors need specialized nutrition because they are going through unique challenges in their advanced age. Physically, it means losing strength and stamina they once had that lead older adults to a more sedentary lifestyle, reduced appetite and a cycle that goes back to a further decrease in muscle mass. A lot of seniors can end up with an overall poorer quality of life, a higher risk of injuries and also higher rates of disease, disability, and hospitalization if not given proper nutrition,” said Cheryl Singson, Nutritionist Dietitian of Century Pacific Food Inc.

With proper nutrition, seniors can be healthier, more active, and more mobile. Birch Tree Advance can help provide seniors with nutrition that will lead them to live a full and active life.

Birch Tree Advance is available at these following stores: https://bit.ly/3Y8tn53.

MPIC-mWell leaders win back-to-back international honors

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The Philippines’ first fully integrated health app, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, enters the new year with global honors for its Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and CEO Chaye A. Cabal-Revilla.

MPIC Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan, was named Asia's Best CEO (Investor Relations) in the 12th Asian Excellence Awards 2022 Corporate Governance Asia.

Mr. Pangilinan, who was also named as a 2022 BizNews Asia Management Excellence Awardee, said, "MPIC was established with a goal of achieving synthesis between global governance standards and Asian values and practices. This recognition is a welcome affirmation of our work. We regard this award as a responsibility to set a higher standard for companies in the Philippines, as well as in Asia. This inspires us to perform better, so that we may live up to the distinction bestowed on us."

Ms. Cabal-Revilla, MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and mWell CEO, was cited as Asia's Best CFO (Investor Relations) in the 12th Asian Excellence Awards 2022 Corporate Governance Asia and received the Management Excellence in Finance Award from BizNews Asia.

She has also been named as the Best Sustainability Officer in The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022, which recognizes the top teams in investor relations and sustainability. Dubbed by peers as the “Queen of Sustainability” in the Philippines, she led the company’s business transformation by modernizing its enterprise resource planning systems and steered the company to achieve global firsts, which included the launch of mWell app. She firmly believes that digital transformation is necessary for sustainability as it optimizes costs, accelerates growth, and places the company a step ahead in preparing for a more digital future.

Also hailed as the 2022 Sustainability Leader of Campaign’s Women Leading Change Awards Asia-Pacific, Cabal-Revilla has transformed the business beyond being purely profit-driven, futureproofing its operations and its advocacies for generations to come.

Cognizant of the need for better access to healthcare, she led the launch of the country’s first fully integrated health and wellness app – mWell PH – to support the Filipino’s holistic well-being by providing accessible professional consultations, wellness programs, products, and medicine delivery services. mWell seeks to democratize healthcare by making it accessible to more Filipinos anytime, anywhere. She also inspired the creation of the National mWellness Day, the first online digital medical mission where Filipinos can avail of free consultations from mWell’s volunteer doctors. She also pioneered the mWell OnTheGo, a portable digital clinic in a backpack, to bring healthcare access closer to remote communities, especially the Indigenous Peoples. The bag contains a tablet with a pre-installed mWell app, a solar panel and battery, and an mWellness gift box that has a thermometer, oximeter, and sphygmomanometer.

“Sustainability and the passion for inspiring positive change have always been the backbone of the work that we do, allowing us to do good while doing well. I gratefully share this recognition with my MPIC and mWell Family, who share the same purpose of making a difference in the lives of many. We are committed to bolstering our sustainability efforts and be an instrument to our country’s sustainable development,” Cabal-Revilla said.

With her empowering leadership, MPIC also bested giants in the global business arena and clinched the most coveted Finance for the Future Award. After a rigorous three-stage judging process, MPIC emerged as the winner in the “Embedding an Integrated Approach” category in the solely merit-based sustainability accolade. The Finance for the Future Award is a partnership between Accounting for Sustainability, Deloitte, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. It recognizes organizations and individuals that support the integration of sustainability into financial decision-making.

She was also named Best CFO (1st Place, Sell Side, Industrials) in the 12th Institutional Investor Research (II Research). II Research recognizes Asia’s leading CEOs, CFOs, Investor Relations Officers, Investor Relations programs and ESG attributes that best uphold corporate governance standards and facilitate investment into their company.

Paving the way for health-tech innovation in the Philippines

Supported by globally recognized leaders, mWell continues to set the standards in digital healthcare. A DOH-recognized Telelemedicine Service Provider, it brings together technology, medicine, wellness, and healthcare experts in one sustainable living ecosystem. It is backed by the leading names in insurance--PhilCare and Generali. Technology partners include global leaders in wellness, Active8me and Aktivo. The robust platform is built on Microsoft Azure to ensure protection against cyber threats. mWell is supported by sophisticated technologies and highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to working towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s “Gabay Kalusugan” advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

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ABOUT mWell

mWell, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce, among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with investments in various infrastructure assets including healthcare.