Study abroad with no additional tuition fees through Assumption College's international exchange program

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Selecting the right school is a significant decision for both students and parents. Schools play a critical role in shaping a young adult's personality and worldview. Moreover, a proper learning environment enables young adults to explore and enhance their holistic potential.

That is exactly what Assumption College offers: enriching opportunities that allow students to go beyond the four walls of a classroom environment and to have the world within reach.

Championing transformative education

When choosing a school, various factors need to be taken into account, from programs and opportunities to costs and location. Assumption College makes the decision much easier, with its esteemed reputation for delivering excellent education for each and every student.

Assumption College has two main departments: liberal arts under the Marie Eugenie School for Innovative Learning (MESIL) and business administration and management under Milleret School of Business and Management for Women (MSBMW). The institution’s roster of excellent academic programs range from communication, interior design, psychology and education, to accountancy, business administration, and entrepreneurship..

Championing transformative education, Assumption College is future-proofing students with a fresh approach to learning. Known as Ability-based Learning or “ABLe”, this student-centered method of education puts an emphasis on developing Prime Life Abilities centered on Assumption College’s Core Values, preparing students to face the real world.

On top of high-quality academic programs, Assumption College also boasts an accessible international student exchange program that opens up the world to its students.

 

An accessible student exchange program

An international exchange program can be a life-changing experience for students, but factors like high costs can deter them from pursuing such programs. Assumption College’s International Student Exchange Program addresses this concern. With the program, students do not need to pay additional tuition fees at their chosen overseas partner institution. This gives more students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, allowing them to:

●       immerse themselves in a brand new culture and meet new people from all walks of life

●       take the opportunity to learn a new language

●       experience different styles of learning under the guidance of various esteemed educators; and

●       widen their employment opportunities on a global scale.

As such, Assumption College students are able to grow independent, confident, and capable of taking on life’s challenges, preparing them to find success in their endeavors both in the local and global scale.

Assumption College has partnered with reputable institutions around the world, such as Monroe College in New York, Assumption University in Massachusetts, Hiroshima University in Japan, Kobe College in Japan, Reactor School in Singapore, and Universitas Kristen Indonesia in Jakarta, as well as other institutions in the UK, Australia, and South Korea.

Students who have participated in the international student exchange program can testify to how much the program has helped them change in better ways. 

“I was able to grow into the woman of faith, community, and action through the help of the Assumption education and family,” shared Alexandra Victoria Adriano Boccone, who took part in Assumption College’s student exchange program to Assumption University, Worcester, Massachusetts.

“It was an eye-opening experience where I realized that we live in a big world with a lot of opportunities to grow and world,” said Clarisse Ambray, who went to Kobe College under the same student exchange program. “If I’m allowed to enroll again, I’d do it. That’s how much I loved the experience.”

“It’s one of the highlights of my college years,” Bea Marbella, who also attended Kobe College for a semester. “Words can't express how grateful I am that I joined this program. It's really fun and I hope you guys get to experience what I did as well.”

Begin your international studies journey now with Assumption College

It’s time to broaden your horizons and step out into the world. Enroll in Assumption College and get ready to study abroad without paying additional tuition fees to your chosen overseas institution. Application for School Year 2023–2024 is currently ongoing, so don’t miss this chance! Sign up now through this registration form: bit.ly/AssumptionCollegeRegistrationForm.

For more information, visit the Virtual Admissions Hub or contact the College Admissions Office through email at admissions@assumption.edu.ph or mobile at +63 927 966 2341 or +63 926 728 0980.

 

 

‘I Want To Be Here’ of KonsultaMD and Kiana V is new mental health anthem for the youth

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“I Want To Be Here,” a song made through a collaboration between leading telehealth service KonsultaMD and some of the country’s hottest artists, Kiana V, Nix Damn P, and Curtismith, is fast gaining popularity as a mental health anthem for the younger generation.

The song aims to motivate individuals to voice out their mental health concerns and seek support. It is a powerful reminder that no one has to face their struggles alone, and there are always resources available for those in need.

Since its launch, “I Want To Be Here” has garnered significant public interest and has hit mainstream media, with numerous radio pickups and local DJs including it in their setlists in clubs around the metro. The heartfelt message of this music piece has earned high praise, with many people saying that it has helped them express how they feel.

During the song's first week of release, Kiana V was invited to perform it live on the popular Wish Bus of Wish FM 107.5, which helped increase its exposure.

The joint project is a continuation of KonsultaMD's mental health awareness campaign, which started with the successful “Be Kind To Your Mind” concert in 2021.

"Music has a unique ability to connect with people and communicate powerful messages," said Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD's Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that “I Want To Be Here” is more than just a song - it's a powerful tool to raise awareness and support for mental health. We hope that it will inspire people to prioritize their mental health and seek help when they need it.”

In less than a month, the song has amassed over 20,000 audio streams on Spotify and Apple Music. It continues to pick up steam, especially on TikTok, where the #IWantToBeHere dance challenge is growing in popularity. This dance challenge aims to further spread awareness by asking the audience to express how they feel through dance and music.

“I Want To Be Here” is now live on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

KonsultaMD encourages everyone to stream the song and share it with their friends and family to help promote understanding and support for mental health. Anyone struggling with mental health may reach out to KonsultaMD by visiting https://konsulta.md or downloading the app on the App Store or Google Play.

For more information about KonsultaMD, visit its social media accounts at https://www.tiktok.com/@konsultamd, https://www.facebook.com/konsultamd, and https://www.instagram.com/konsulta.md/.

Take on the challenges of college life with the Redmi 12C

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The Redmi 12C offers everything a university student needs, from great connectivity and a big screen to expandable storage and a secure fingerprint sensor – all at an affordable price!

With many students finding themselves being away from their homes for a long time to study in far-away schools as in-person classes resume, finding ways to stay connected with family and friends back home while adjusting to school life can be challenging.

Fortunately, the Redmi 12C offers home-sick students an affordable and practical solution. And for a limited time, from March 24 to April 2, 2023, authorized Xiaomi offline stores, as well as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, will be offering freebies to buyers.

Students can rely on the powerful MediaTek Helio G85 processor of the Redmi 12C smartphone to deliver flawless performance even while multitasking.

Sharing photos, music, and videos with folks and friends back home is also seamless with the Remi 12C’s expandable storage.

For students on-the-go, a large screen in a smartphone is important for school work. The Redmi 12C's 6.71" HD+ display delivers an immersive viewing experience, delivering stunning visuals that make it easy for students to view and edit their school projects and presentations from just about anywhere.

And let's not forget about data privacy. The Redmi 12C ensures fast and secure access to the phone with its rear fingerprint sensor, giving students peace of mind when it comes to securing their personal information.

But there is still more to the Redmi 12C than just its big screen and secure access. With vibrant colors and sharp details, every image and video are sure to pop, making it the perfect tool for students who will be creating visual presentations or collaborating with classmates on group projects.

The Redmi 12C also boasts of a 5000mAh battery that can last for up to two days on a single charge.

Budding mobile photographers can also experiment with the Redmi 12C's 50MP AI dual camera that captures stunning photos and videos with ease. Its night mode feature also allows for clear and bright photos, even in low-light conditions.

The Redmi 12C is available in four distinct and exquisite hues: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple. Each color has its own unique charm, from classic and understated elegance to an electrifying and eye-catching aesthetic, there is something for every taste.

With four variants available, there is a Redmi 12C to suit every student's needs. The 4+64GB model is practically a giveaway for only PHP6,499, while the 3+32GB variant is selling for a reasonable PHP5,499. For those in need of more storage space, the 4+128GB model can be acquired for PHP7,499. To sweeten the deal, Xiaomi is also offering a free Mi Compact Bluetooth speaker 2, worth PHP 599, to buyers of any of the three models.

For those looking for even bigger storage, the 6+128GB model is exclusively available for purchase online. Although it retails at a slightly higher price of PHP8,599, early bird shoppers can get it at a discounted rate of PHP7,499. And that's not all – this model also comes with a free pair of Redmi Buds 3 earbuds.

So, if you're a student looking for a smartphone that can keep you connected with home and that can deliver all the features for school needs, the Redmi 12C is definitely worth considering. For more information, please visit Xiaomi's official Facebook page and visit Xiaomi’s official website.

Have an enjoyable Eggsperience this Easter at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel!

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This Lenten season, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel offers the perfect family getaway that’s easily within reach right in the heart of the vibrant township of Eastwood City. Conveniently located beside the trendy Eastwood Mall, Richmonde has an array of exciting promotions and activities guests of all ages can enjoy. What’s more, the refreshed look of the hotel’s lobby and the newly renovated guest rooms will surely add to everyone’s delight.

Have an urban getaway in Eastwood City this Holy Week and experience the newly renovated rooms of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel for as low as PhP 3,800nett (room only) and PhP 5,600nett (with breakfast buffet for two and PhP 500 dining credits).

Richmonde’s Easter Eggsperience Room Packages, available from April 1 to 10, 2023, provide three rate options guests can choose from. For a no-frills stay, rates start at PhP 3,800 nett, which is good for room accommodations for up to two adults and two children 5 years old and below. For as low as PhP 5,600 nett, get inclusions of breakfast buffet for two and PhP 500 dining credits that can be used for food and beverage orders at Eastwood Café+Bar or from room service. To have the ultimate Easter Sunday celebration with the little ones, there’s the Easter Celebration Package, available on April 8 and 9, starting at PhP 8,600 nett which includes breakfast buffet for two, dining credits worth PhP 500, and two tickets to the hotel’s April 9 Easter Party event. All rates include complimentary use of the pool and gym, 20% discount on restaurant and room service orders, and 15% discount on all services of Lumiere Skin and Spa located beside the hotel’s mall entrance.

Bring the kids to Eastwood Richmonde’s teddy bear-themed Easter Sunday Kiddie Party with egg hunt, snack buffet, and lots of prizes and surprises on April 9, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm.

Tickets are at PhP 1,499nett per child/adult.

It will be a Beary Happy Easter at Eastwood Richmonde’s kiddie party happening on April 9, from 1pm to 5pm at the Ballroom and Amberley-Belmont Rooms. Highlighted by a sumptuous snack buffet and food carts, Easter egg hunt, kiddie show with musical performances, and a bear-themed costume contest, plus photo booth, loot bags, games and prizes, the event promises to be a fun-filled Easter celebration to remember. Tickets are at PhP 1,499nett per child or adult. Children 2 years old and below are free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Eastwood Café+Bar celebrates Easter with its newest Sunday Lunch Buffet spread

of international favorites and a Greek station featuring lamb and fish dishes.

During the Holy Week holiday from April 6 to 8, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Eastwood Café+Bar, will serve from 2:30pm to 5pm an array of well-loved Filipino snacks including pancit canton, arroz caldo, turon, sapin-sapin, halo-halo and more at the Merienda Buffet. The buffet is priced at PhP 499nett, inclusive of a glass of iced tea.

Come Easter Sunday, Eastwood Café+Bar will be presenting its newest weekend lunch buffet spread. Consisting of international favorites like roast beef short plate, maki rolls, hot pot, lechon belly roll, and many more, the Sunday Lunch Buffet will be featuring a Greek station with lamb shank and fish, plus your choice of tzatziki, skordalia or tabbouleh sauce. Priced at only PhP 1,499nett with bottomless iced tea and coffee, this buffet will make Easter celebration with the family even more special. Children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount while toddlers 5 years old and below eat for free.

For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867 or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For table reservations, call (63) 917 821 0333 or send a message via Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s official Facebook page.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila. For more information on Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @EastwoodRichmondeHotel on Facebook and Instagram.

A personalized approach to women’s health and wellness is the way

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Pursue a healthy lifestyle this month and beyond through new and personalized solutions for women.

One-size-fits-all solutions for health and wellness are a thing of the past now. Filipinas have come a long way to realizing and embracing the unique builds of their minds, bodies, even their aspirations and priorities in life.

Challenges related to women’s health and fitness are to each her own. Current healthcare systems and common wellness practices ought to develop in more ways possible to service and help women meet their evolving and exclusive health demands. In the commencement of women’s month, here are practices to consider and digital tools that can be customized and convenient to you, to better and sustain your health this season and beyond.

Personalize your diet and fitness goals

You might have heard of trendy fitspiration workout and diet plans to stay healthy and fit. But how sure are you that it suits your unique physique’s needs and capacity? What works for one individual may not for another, more so for women.

Oprah Daily said hormones influence feelings of hunger and fullness, metabolism and body fat levels that overall affect women's lifestyle.^[1] Hormone levels differ by age and reproductive or menstrual condition. Filipinas can pursue the latest intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet and calorie-counting trends to achieve their body goals, however, these should be done along with a consultation from your nutritionist or personal health providers. Approaches to your diet have to be an efficient and targeted program to achieve better and healthier results.

There are also high-tech fitness gadgets that can personalize and support your health and fitness journey, especially for female-body types. These gizmos can monitor one’s activity levels and notify workout, eating and water drinking schedules, overall helping users sustain personal diet and fitness programs.

Maximize women-focused tools and services

Thanks to technological advancements in modern society, gone are the days when women manually tracked and tested themselves for health issues. Female-focused virtual tools, in the form of mobile applications, have innovated primarily women’s reproductive, menstrual and sexual health monitoring for awareness and disease prevention. FemTech Analytics forecasted that by 2026, the Asia-Pacific region will see the world’s fastest growth in women’s health apps.^[2]

These can be period and pregnancy tracking apps available in android and iOS, which also houses teleconsultations to help women be more knowledgeable about their bodies and conscious of their hormonal status, equipping them to make informed decisions in these aspects of their wellbeing.

Meanwhile, women-centered high-tech facilities are also gaining momentum in the market and are becoming safe spaces for Filipinas to get treatment. These establishments started from serving women and assisting them through common reproductive, sexual or pregnancy issues, and has now developed to holistically address mental health and even dermatological or aesthetic needs of women. You may find a number of facilities, whether government-funded or privately listed, in many regions nationwide, especially accessible within metros in greater Manila areas.

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy works closely with doctors and customers and considers factors such as patient age and allergy history in the process of customizing medicines to a patient’s needs.

Trust in customized medicines tailored to your specific needs

Forbes magazine revealed that Personalized Healthcare is one of the top trends in the industry this 2023, with emphasis on precision medicines that are tailored to patients based on age, genetics and other risk factors, rather than a generic approach.^[3]

For Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), pioneer specialty compounding pharmacy in the Philippines, women may require customized dosages or delivery methods for medications related to their reproductive and hormonal health. Better and more targeted management of these can lead to stronger immunity and preventive health.

Through compounding– the science of customizing medications to a patient’s specific needs, medications can be tailored to meet their individual requirements. This process removes problem-causing excipients, adjusts dosage strengths to suit certain patients, such as infants or the elderly, adds flavors for better taste and even creates alternative form factors to make medicines easily ingestible such as lozenges, candies, gels, creams, capsules and liquid.

This month, AIP encourages Filipinas to explore Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and Weight Loss Management solutions, two of their top categories in service of female patients.

Women who suffer from hormonal imbalances caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or menopause, common conditions of Filipinas young and old, can turn to hormone replacement therapy to treat their symptoms. BHRT is the process of replicating hormones using natural resources to supplement the body with the hormones it lacks. These can be: Thyroid Hormones Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) that stimulate body oxygen and energy consumption, increasing basal metabolic rates; Progesterone that increases core temperature during ovulation, relaxes smooth muscle, reduces gall bladder activity, normalizes blood clotting and vascular tone, and assists in thyroid function; Melatonin that improves the circadian rhythm and induces drowsiness for better sleep; Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA that strengthens the immune system, slows the natural changes in the body that come with age and provides more energy, improving mood and memory, and building up bone and muscle strength; Pregnenolone that improves energy, vision, memory, clarity of thinking, well-being, and libido, and many others.

AIP also provides prescribed weight management offerings, including clinically proven prescription medication, Phentermine Hydrochloride + Topiramate that is used to treat obesity type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. AIP also offers various nutrients like Methionine that may assist in the breakdown of fats to help to lower cholesterol thereby preventing excess fat buildup in the liver and throughout one’s body’s circulatory system; Inositol that promotes the health of cell structures and nerve synapses in aid of the metabolism of fats, helps reduce blood cholesterol, and participates in the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to control mood and appetite; Choline that supports the liver in its processing and excretion of chemical waste products; and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) that is has been shown to boost energy and overall metabolic rates, assisting in the burning of stored body fat, detoxifies the body, increase of red blood cell production, maintain a healthy liver, help regulate sleep, mood, appetite and energy, and works synergistically with other nutrients to improve health, and slow aging.

Women in healthcare supporting Filipina patients

AIP has been providing world-class health and pharmaceutical care for custom medication needs for 10 years. In the last three years, AIP’s study showed more than 70 percent of their subscribers are female patients, a significant increase of 72 percent in the number of female patients served from 2021 to 2022. The female patients’ profiles comprise of gen Z adults ages 18 and above at 53 percent, millennials ages 27 to 42 as the largest generational group at 23 percent, followed by Gen X ages 43 to 58 at 20 percent, and Boomers ages 59 to 68 at 4 percent.

AIP’s Managing Director Sofia Lista also harps on supporting women empowerment in the industry which is evident in their operations. “Many women work in the field of pharmaceutical compounding as pharmacists, technicians, or researchers, and their contributions are vital to advancing the field and improving patient care. In AIP, 66 percent of the workforce are women and hold leadership positions. Let’s celebrate the important role that women play in healthcare and medicine,” says Lista.

AIP works with female doctors who specialize in women’s health– gynecology, endocrinology and dermatology. It advocates for the pharmacy triad or finding accountability with doctors, patients and pharmacists to provide superior pharmaceutical care, strengthening patient confidence and compliance. Visit apotheca.com.ph to know more about their offerings, and follow AIP’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn channels.

 

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About Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy

Founded in 2014, Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy™ (AIP) or Apotheca Corp. is the first standalone and largest specialty compounding pharmacy in the Philippines specializing in customized medication services. Its long-term vision is to realize a world-class and progressive integrative pharmacy to improve health and patient care for all Filipinos.

For over a decade, AIP has been providing a wide variety of quality, prescribed custom medication and nutraceuticals, while also retailing local and natural packed food, personal care, homecare, and novelty goods available nationwide and online. Its compounding services include Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Thyroid Management, Weight Loss Management, Pain Management, Dermatology, IV Nutrition, Erectile Dysfunction Medication, Pediatrics, and Nutraceuticals.

AIP is located in Makati CBD and to date works with over 2,000 doctors and 20,000 patients and is referred by over 100 hospitals.

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^[1] https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a42860701/signs-of-hormone-imbalance/

^[2] https://www.biospectrumasia.com/opinion/30/22058/we-would-like-to-see-more-investment-in-womens-healthcare-rd-that-currently-accounts-for-only-4.html

^[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/12/06/the-top-5-healthcare-trends-in-2023/?sh=2d31fbe1565b