DOH, Galing Pook Foundation hold 2023 Healthy Pilipinas Awards honoring exemplary contributions in health promotion

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Following the continuous success of the Healthy Pilipinas campaign, the Department of Health (DOH), recognized partner organizations for their continued support and promotion of healthy lifestyles among Filipinos, through the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners held on October 27, 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

 

Co-presented with Galing Pook Foundation, the Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners 2023 celebrated unwavering efforts in building a healthier Philippines, across different areas including Healthy Governance, which recognizes efforts to implement policy, legislative, and research agendas promoting healthy behaviors; Healthy Settings, as determined by interventions that lead to healthy communities, learning institutions, and workplaces; Health Literacy, encompassing social and behavior change communication interventions; and lastly, Citizenship, which recognizes excellence in participatory governance, yielding a positive impacts and empowering communities.

 

Awardees in the event include National Government Agencies, development partners, private sector partners, and civil society organizations, with awards categorized according to the seven priority areas defined in the DOH Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS), namely: Nutrition and Physical Activity, Environmental Health, Vaccine and Immunization, Substance Control, Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Violence and Injury Prevention.

 

Additionally, the criteria for determining awardees included reach, community empowerment, impact, scalability, sustainability, and innovation. Partners who scored 60% or higher in each category were awarded. Partners winning one category bagged Bronze Awards, winning two categories yielded Silver Awards, and awardees acing three categories received Gold Awards.

 

Through this ceremony, the DOH aims to strengthen collaboration with partners in implementing the HPFS by featuring initiatives that have already been implemented, and linking their proponents with Centers for Health Development and Regional Health Promotion Units for possible partnerships.

 

During the Ceremony, the Galing Pook Foundation also recognized the Citizenship Awardees and committed to facilitate the replication and scaling up of the health promotions initiatives of the Healthy Pilipinas awardees through their SPACES project supported by the Australian Government in partnership with Oxfam Pilipinas, Agrea, ISEA and PRESENT coalition. This project supports a whole of society approach in promoting health seeking behavior and improving social determinants of health.

 

“DOH has continued to work closely with its partners in creating, evaluating, and improving health promotion policies and programs in different localities, with the mission of instituting positive changes and uplifting the lives of Filipino communities. The Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners cements this goal and puts the spotlight on the initiatives that have been implemented by national government agencies, private sectors, development partners, and civil society organizations who have all been dedicated to adding their own colors to this dynamic fabric of promoting health for all Filipinos,” said Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.

To learn more about the 7 Healthy Habits, and other upcoming Healthy Pilipinas initiatives, you may visit healthypilipinas.ph.

 

HONOR opens in the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas, aims to dominate South

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Much to the delight of Batangueños on the unveiling of the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas, the leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines also officially welcomed shoppers to its newest Experience Store in the said mall, located at the 2/F Cyberzone.

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The newest HONOR Experience Store is in the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas and is expected to open stores in SM City Dasmariñas Cavite and SM City San Pablo Laguna.

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HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan with Greentelcom Chief Operating Officer

Ma. Theresa Luna and HONOR Philippines Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan

“It is really an honor to unveil our newest HONOR Experience Store the same time the much-anticipated SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas opened. This is part of our promise to continuously service our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts alike and we are very far from what we have envisioned for the country,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The successful store opening was officiated by HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan and HONOR Philippines Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan together with Greentelcom Chief Operating Officer Ma. Theresa Luna and President Edwin Luna.

The viral smartphone brand also pledged to dominate the South as Experience Stores in SM City Dasmarinas Cavite and SM City San Pablo Laguna is soon to open.

The Unstoppable Trio: HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR 90 5G, HONOR 90 Lite 5G

Who would forget the HONOR X9a 5G that catapulted the brand into virality, with its industry-leading ultra-tough OLED curved display that was put to test through various means, including smash and drop challenges. HONOR X9a 5G is still available at Php 16,990 in Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.

HONOR 90 5G, beyond its 200 MP Flagship camera performance, also has one of the most advanced high-frequency Pulse Width Modulation dimming technology at 3840 Hz, which greatly helps with lessening eye strains with long periods of phone usage. Available in three colors – Diamond Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black, HONOR 90 5G is priced at Php 24,990.

Last but definitely not the least, the HONOR 90 Lite 5G – the newest HONOR iteration still packs a wide array of specs that other competitors unusually carry within the same price range. Apart from its 100 MP Camera system, which allows for ultra clear photography, this phone packs 8GB + 256GB Super Storage, and a 4500 mAh battery that can last for up to two days. HONOR 90 Lite 5G is priced at Php 12,990 and available in Cyan Lake and Midnight Black.

For more announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Shop for more than 20,000 toys, over 100 top toy brands on sale at Toy Kingdom’s Toy Warehouse Sale

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Running out of ideas on what to gift your inaanaks this Christmas season? Don’t fret because Toy Kingdom is holding its Toy Warehouse Sale this week from November 2, at 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, to November 3 to 5, at 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Happening in Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall, discounts and deals on more than 20,000 toys, over 100 top toy brands await shoppers.

Score discounts up to 70% off on selected fun toys, gadgets, and other games that youngsters or even kids-at-heart will love. First 200 customers daily with a minimum purchase of PHP10,000 can get a free amazing bag full of toys and treats from Toy Kingdom.

Looking to save up on gifts? The Toy Warehouse Sale is accepting Buy Now, Pay Later options for a minimum single receipt purchase of PHP3,000. In addition to that, Amazing Card, SMAC, and Prestige card holders can earn points at the sale.

Admission is free. Check out the event group in case you are curious about what to expect at the Toy Warehouse Sale. Get your holiday shopping done now! For more information, visit Toy Kingdom's Facebook page.

Filipino R&B star JP Bacallan drops “Señorita,” his debut single under Sony Music Entertainment

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The sultry banger shows admiration over someone’s irresistible charm

Filipino newcomer JP Bacallan swoons over someone’s beauty on "Señorita,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

With soulful vocals sliding down effortlessly on a delicate mix of Latin-inspired grooves, acoustic guitars, and sensuous percussions, the R&B single shows JP Bacallan at his most confident, showcasing the versatility of his instrument.

The budding singer-songwriter dedicates the track to someone dear to his heart. “I want to lift her up and let her realize how precious she is to me,” says the charismatic crooner. “I personally wrote this song as my way of expressing appreciation.”

Produced by his constant collaborator Nexxfriday, “Señorita” projects an energy that is undeniably charming but filled with so much passion and soul. From the moment the instrumentation drops, it becomes even clearer that the song will set fire to the dancefloor and encourage every listener to join in the ecstatic fun.

“Our normal process for creating a song is that he will give me the beat, and once I feel the vibe, I will write down all my thoughts,” JP Bacallan shares.

“Señorita” is the official debut project of JP Bacallan under Sony Music Entertainment. Before getting signed by a major record label, Bacallan has racked up close to a hundred million views on YouTube. He has worked with some of the biggest names in Pinoy hiphop, including Gloc-9 and Pricetagg. The Pasig-based artist also made a strong impression on mainstream television as one of the contestants of Showtime’s Tawag ng Tanghalan, where he wowed the audience with his compelling singing style and sultry tone.

JP Bacallan’s "Señorita” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Beautiful Stories of CHERRY Warriors : Stories of Courage and Inspiration

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For years, October has been widely observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has been creating massive consciousness on the disease that affects millions of people around the globe.

As per the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), since the 1980s, breast cancer has been the leading type of the disease affecting the country’s female population, with 16 out of 100 women to be potentially diagnosed. According to World Health Organization (2023), breast cancer is also now reportedly the most common form of cancer in the world that caused 685,000 deaths globally in 2020.

CHERRY joins in this campaign to help spread awareness on breast cancer and the importance of early detection. It also aims to share inspiring message of the organization’s very own Pink Warriors— Ginalyn Tan, VP for Finance; Agnes Conopio, PR and CSR Head; and Sheree Maagma, Senior HR Officer. They all won the battle against breast cancer. It was a fight they overcame with their families, close friends, church mate and co-workers’ strong and reliable support.

Furthermore, one that significantly had a huge help during their challenging time is The Magna Carta of Women (MCW). MCW is a comprehensive law on women's human rights that aims to end discrimination by recognizing, defending, upholding, and promoting the rights of Filipino women. This includes the entitlement of those who have undergone gynecology-related surgeries of up to 60 days of paid leave.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the inspiring message of the three pink women warriors of CHERRY only punctuate that breast cancer is a fight that must be faced with courage and full of hope. This is where CHERRY underscores the importance of consistent check-up, regular breast self-examination, as well as of annual mammogram because early detection is your best protection.

For years, this is one of the advocacies that CHERRY has been in the forefront of magnifying. CHERRY believes that raising awareness on breast cancer is not to be carried out only by individuals but should extend to the society as a whole.

Learn more about CHERRY and its other CSR programs through:

Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CherryCaresbyMSNFI

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CHERRY caRES is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principle of Cherry Mobile that stands for Customers, nAtural Resources, Employees, and Society. It embodies the deep desire of the company to give back, share, care, and create a positive impact not just for its own people but more for the greater whole. Since 2011, CHERRY caREs laid the groundwork for the establishment of MSN Foundation, now the corporate foundation of CHERRY. It has spun various education, health, environment, livelihood, and community development programs in the hope of improving lives and igniting change in the nation one community at a time.