Bringing the Sexy Back amid the New Normal - Santé NuTrio Challenge redefines “Sexy”

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There is no denying that staying fit and healthy becomes a little more challenging these days since most people limit their time going outside their homes. With the inevitable sedentary lifestyle of being stuck at home and the growing demand for food deliveries, some found themselves gaining some “pandemic” weight.

But, more than a year into community quarantines and lockdowns, most of us now realize that the journey to best health isn’t just about losing weight but a holistic fitness lifestyle that leads to an improved and better physical transformation.

This mindset is what Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, aims as it recently launched its Bring the Sexy Back with Santé NuTrio.

The ongoing challenge, which lasts until September 16, encourages participants to become healthier and fitter by undergoing a 60-day fitness transformation journey and posting pictures and videos of their progress every day on their personal Facebook pages with the hashtags: #BringTheSexyBackWithSanteNutrio and #SanteNutrioChallenge.

The elimination rounds will be held on August 17 for the semi-finals and September 16 for the final round. Participants chosen to advance into the rounds will be judged based on overall appearance change, storytelling, workout routine, and diet, among others. Three winners will have a chance to win Php20,000 to Php50,000, while 20 participants will win a consolation prize of Santé products.

The Santé NuTrio—the New Trio of Sexy—consists of the power of the Santé Barley, the confidence of Daily-C, and the fitness of Fit’ N Trim to support individuals to become their best selves.

Santé Barley™ is a certified organic barley grass powdered drink. Blended with one of nature’s most potent sweeteners, Stevia, this product is best taken before meals. It also easily dissolves in water and contains A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and E, giving your body all the strength, it needs to push through adversity.

On the other hand, the Santé Daily-C is the company’s non-acidic vitamin C. It comes in 500mg and 750mg (in vegetable capsules). Its non-acidic form makes it gentler on the stomach and safer for daily use. When taken daily, this vitamin C supplement can be your immune system aide, giving you the confidence to achieve your goals without worrying about getting ill.

Meanwhile, the fitness aspect of the package, FitN’Trim, an L-Carnitine-infused weight management drink made from Santé Barley™ grass, lemon, and green tea, helps detox the body by dissolving and eliminating toxins and congestion, cleansing kidneys and digestive system, eliminating unusable waste, building a healthy bloodstream, and earning a healthy weight loss.

“At Santé, we want to change people’s mindset of the word ‘sexy.’ We want to give sexy a new and healthy definition. Sexy should not merely be about looking thin, losing so much weight, and having the tiniest waistline. So many dangerous diet fads and pills can do that, but sexy should be holistically being in good shape—being strong, confident, and fit. With our Santé Nutrio Packs and the Bringing the Sexy Back Challenge, we hope that this could be the start for Filipinos to live more, do more for a better life,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.

The Santé NuTrio is just among the organic health and wellness products Santé offers. Known for its flagship, Santé Barley™, the company has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are made, specifically with organic barley grass, certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies globally. Aside from New Zealand and the Philippines, Santé is also present in key markets, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Abuja, Lagos, and Cyprus. It offers premier natural and organic health and wellness products and services designed to improve people’s quality of life so they can live more and do more.

To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com.

Ben&Ben surpass expectations on sophomore album, Pebble House Vol. 1: Kuwaderno

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Multi-platinum certified and critically acclaimed Filipino band Ben&Ben have finally released their highly anticipated sophomore album, Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno via Sony Music.

Expanding their sound with rewarding experiments and thematically bolder songwriting, the 13-track album marks an important chapter in Ben&Ben’s history as it captures the songs, stories, messages, experiences, learnings, and insights that accompanied them through their self-reflecting but fulfilling journey.

“Each song, much like an entry in one's personal journal, encapsulates something uniquely special to represent something in a certain point in time,” the nine-piece collective shares in a statement. “We felt it would be important for our second album to be a work that brings us closer to our listeners and introduces them more to the wide spectrum of what we are capable of and of who we are as people.”

Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno surpasses expectations in terms of musicality and production, giving way to an exquisite piece of pop songcraft that feels more like a natural progression from their equally compelling debut album, Limasawa Street rather than a retread of the comfortably familiar. Since working on Kuwaderno, Ben&Ben have been more open to collaborations that venture beyond the confines of their early work.

On their second album, they have teamed up with the biggest names in the Philippine music industry on six of the songs, including “Swimming Pool” (Feat. Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar), “Pasalubong” (Feat. Moira Dela Torre), “Lunod” (Feat. Zild and juan karlos), “Sabel” (Feat. KZ Tandingan), “Kapangyarihan” (Feat. SB19), and “Sugat” (Feat. Munimuni).

“We've always wanted to collaborate with these artists, but we were also always a bit too shy to ask,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Paolo Benjamin. “When working on the second album however, our songs and the arrangements gave us confidence to reach out in hopes that these collaborators would likewise believe in our music enough to work with us. Thankfully, they did, and we are immensely grateful for their generosity in sharing their hard work and talent with us.”

Pre-production for the album began in the latter part of April 2021 when Ben&Ben recorded their first two songs “Upuan” and “Magpahinga.” The former will have a music video featuring He’s Into Her stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano to be released on August 29, 6pm (Sunday) via Ben&Ben’s official YouTube channel. Directed by Niq Ablao, the visuals take us into a simple yet timeless story about prom, and the jitters that come with finding the courage to ask someone out.

The production phase continued with Ben&Ben recording with some of their artist collaborators towards the end of May, and wrapped up with other songs in the album in mid-June. These tracks include “Kuwaderno,” which sets the mood and tone of the record; “Kasayaw,” a metaphor that alludes to the difficult question of whether two people are in the same groove or not; “Elyu,” a classic sounding song about wanting to free oneself from something; Ilang Tulog Na lang,” a paean to long distance relationships; and “Kayumanggi,” an anthem that embraces the beauty and richness of Filipino identity.

Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno is written, arranged, and produced by Ben&Ben, with Jean Paul Verona and Sam Marquez (One Click Straight) involved in co-producing, mixing, and co-engineering duties. Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Leon Zervos, who has worked with the likes of Maroon 5, Pink, and Rihanna, heads the overall mastering of the tracks.

Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno is out now via Sony Music on all digital music platforms worldwide including Spotify. And fans can also look forward to exclusive content only on Spotify.

Kickstart your week right with #PayMayaMondays!

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After a fun-filled weekend, it’s no surprise to feel a little sluggish about the idea of starting another week. Mondays can be a drag as tasks start piling up and emails come rushing in, leaving you unmotivated.

If you find yourself feeling the Monday blues, don’t worry, we’ve got the cure for you. PayMaya is bringing fun to your Mondays with exciting weekly prizes from this month until December with the #PayMayaMondays giveaway promo.  10 lucky winners will get a chance to take home P1,000 weekly by answering one simple and easy question every Monday on the PayMaya Facebook and Twitter pages.

How to Join

Get an easy win by following these simple steps:  

Answer our question and post it on your timeline with a screenshot of your PayMaya Request Money QR.​

Tag PayMaya’s official Facebook/Twitter pages and use the hashtag #PayMayaMondays. Make sure your account is public. ​

Fill out the DTI-required form (https://pymy.co/PayMayaMondays) before 9PM to qualify.

No sweat, right? Once winners are announced, PayMaya will then transfer the credits to your account from the PayMaya QR code you posted. Dreading Mondays will be a thing of the past especially for the lucky #PayMayaMondays winners! 

#PayMayaSuperMondays

To amp up the excitement for this awesome giveaway, PayMaya brings #PayMayaSuperMondays on the last Monday of each month – adding P50,000 to the prizes up for grabs. This means that next Monday, August 30, one lucky PayMaya user will become P50,000 richer along with the 10 winners of P1,000! Who knew Mondays could be this exciting? 

If you haven’t joined in on the fun yet, next Monday is the best time to catch up! Just download the PayMaya app now at https://official.paymaya.com/3xMF/CreateAccount to register and enjoy awesome rewards, exclusive deals, and a hassle-free experience when paying for everything you need.  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, enterprises, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the leading payments processor for "everyday" merchants in key industries such as retail, food, transportation, utilities, and eCommerce.    

PayMaya provides more than 38 million registered users with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently cash in, pay, cash out, and remit through its over 300,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 55,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services.    

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Safe and cashless delivery transactions with GCash and GoGo Xpress

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During the pandemic, more Filipinos started micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), such as online shops of various essentials and retail products. In the new normal, these MSMEs, as well as their customers, need contactless transactions and deliveries for everyone’s safety.

To help MSMEs and the community during these times, GCash, the country’s mobile leading wallet, ties up with GoGo Xpress (GGX), one of the country’s fastest growing digital logistics companies and reliable express courier founded by QuadX, to include GCash as a safe and convenient option for payments and deliveries. For GoGo Xpress deliveries, GCash offers shoppers two payment options: GCash Wallet and Scan-to-Pay.

“Many MSMEs provide Filipinos with essentials, create job opportunities, and contribute to the economy. GCash, together with GoGo Xpress, will continue to innovate to help businesses nationwide, especially MSMEs, pivot to a safe and cashless ecosystem and thrive even during the pandemic,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon.

MSMEs and shoppers can start using GCash Wallet by simply downloading the GCash app for free on the Google Play or Apple Store and register for an account. After providing your mobile number, simply submit the 6-digit authentication code sent to your number, read and accept the Terms and Conditions, and fill in the contact information requested on the GCash registration form.

GCash users can also choose the Scan-to-Pay option when paying for deliveries by tapping the QR code on the navigation bar of the GCash app and aligning their phone’s camera to the rider’s QR code for it to be scanned. Then, just input the right amount and click, “Pay.” After that, you’ll be able to see your in-app receipt on the screen and will receive an SMS confirmation as proof of your transaction.

“At GoGo Xpress (QuadX), it’s not just about bringing parcels from one point to another. While we seriously take into account the value and importance of each item that we move, we make it a point that we don’t lose sight of our ultimate goal and that is to democratize entrepreneurship in the country. As experienced innovators, our mission is to build entrepreneurs within the social commerce space, and we do this through our best-in-class solutions and technology." said QuadX Founder and CEO Dino Araneta.

“Integrating GCash into our ecosystem allowed us to up our game in terms of providing quality service to our key stakeholders – sellers, riders, community hubs, and buyers. In this new world that we are all facing right now, the ability to adapt and embrace new tools and solutions will make a difference for businesses to survive and thrive,” Araneta adds.

GCash has more than 46 million users, which more than doubled during the pandemic, also making it a preferred cashless payment option of multiple logistics companies, retail establishments, and more nationwide. They will continue to help more MSMEs pivot to digitization and safe delivery transactions to aid both businesses and customers navigate the new normal while staying safe.

For more information on how GCash can help your business, visit www.gcash.com/business

For more details on the Scan to Pay option, visit https://help.gcash.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017722773-How-do-I-pay-using-the-QR-.

For more information on GoGo Xpress, visit https://www.gogoxpress.com/

Globe, DepEd, Sen. Villanueva make digital learning more accessible with GoLearn

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Globe recently launched GoLearn, the unified, company-wide platform.

A gap in access is a gap in learning. With this in mind, Globe joined hands to give educators, parents, and students access to highly engaging programs and affordable digital solutions so there will be no reason for learning to stop.

(Top L-R) - Sen. Joel “Tesdaman” Villanueva, Chairman of the Philippine Senate Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development; and the Higher and Technical and Vocational Education Committees, and Digital Learning Advocate; Tonisito C. Umali, Undersecretary of Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships and School Sports of the Department of Education; and Ai de la Cruz, host

(Bottom L-R) - KD Dizon, Globe Head of Small, Medium Business Group; and Segment Head for One Globe Education, Mark Abalos

To make the education stakeholders feel more optimistic for this school year, Globe has launched GoLearn, the unified, company-wide platform aimed at helping the country achieve 21st Century Learning. Through the initiative, Globe is looking forward to creating a better tomorrow for the sector.

GoLearn is a valuable platform for everyone who aspires to further enrich their education as it opens up doors for a brighter future. It promotes continuous learning and further bridges the digital gaps in the education landscape in the country via access to connectivity solutions, learning platforms, and solutions.

“It is our commitment in Globe to work with the whole education sector to bring forth everyone’s aspiration for better education, ensuring that learning never stops for all, wherever they are, regardless of their status.. This is the heart of GoLearn - Globe’s unified initiative to bring together products, programs, services, and solutions that will empower the whole learning ecosystem. .,” said KD Dizon, Globe Head of Small, Medium Business Group.

Supporting Globe in this undertaking is Sen. Joel “Tesdaman” Villanueva, Chairman of the Philippine Senate Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development; and the Higher and Technical and Vocational Education Committees, and Digital Learning Advocate. A son of two former public school teachers, he is also a staunch advocate of continuous learning and has paved the way for accessible education for all.

Villanueva mentioned a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on possible learning loss due to school closure and remote learning. The impact on the kids may be long term which can affect their competitiveness and work performance in the near future.

“We advocate digital learning and we partner with Globe for the fulfillment of this advocacy,” Villanueva said. “That's why importante ang mga ginagawa o gagawin pa nating mga interventions para hindi tuluyang bumaba ang kaalaman ng mga kabataan. Makakatulong dito ng malaki ang initiative ng Globe to ensure na tuloy-tuloy ang learning ng mga bata. GoLearn is a digital solution to widen the access to training. With GoLearn, learning is at your fingertips kaya very convenient.”

“Napakahirap po ng ating kinakaharap ngayon ngunit ito po ay magiging hindi gaano kahirap dahil po sa ating partner. Napakalaki po ng tulong ng Globe sa pagbibigay ng connectivity, mga learning platforms, at mga learning management systems na pwede po nating gamitin to supplement what we are already doing. Kaya atin pong pinapasalamatan ang Globe,” said Undersecretary of Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships and School Sports of the Department of Education, Tonisito C. Umali.

GoLearn is supported by the different groups inside Globe:

● Globe Enterprise provides students from low-income households with access to new normal education through the enhanced Phinma Education data plan.

● Globe Small and Medium Enterprise assists institutions with digital transformation to enhance teachers’ teaching abilities and support the learning competencies of students. This is done through its E-Skwela Webinars and Online Training Program which are meant to enlighten the education sector on the vast benefits that digitalization brings towards continuous growth of quality education.

● Globe At Home gives its subscribers learning vouchers through the Globe At Home app.

● Globe Prepaid, through Virtual Hangouts, has scheduled a series of activities or interactive experiences for students to enable meaningful connections and renew school friendships.

● TM has a FunAral E-Campus to be rolled out in different TM Campus Connect partners and national school organizations intended to immerse the students in a fun and engaging virtual learning experience.

● Educational apps and learning activities and resources are also made available for Globe customers

● Globe also leads the way in creating a safer online environment with programs that promote cybersecurity and safety, responsible digital citizenship, and mental wellness.

“We hope you’re as excited as us to really raise the quality of education in the country together,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO on how the company places priority on the enablement of online learning. “With the launch of GoLearn, know that the entire One Globe group is with you to continue to provide affordable connectivity, accessible platforms, and safer learning environment for all.”

“The Ayala Group gives its full support to Globe’s GoLearn program as it provides enabling solutions that propel the education sector to progressive digital learning,” said Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation.

Globe is a strong advocate of quality education which is one of the 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that the company has committed to support. In line with the new normal, Globe is pushing for digital learning by providing connectivity to learners and teachers.

To know more about GoLearn, visit www.globe.com.ph/education.