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Why Doc Pao is a Modern Hero

October 11, 2020

When the pandemic happened, a lot of things changed. The way people interact with each other, the way business is done, the way we travel, lead our lives, and even who we can see and when we can go out; all of these have changed.

The one thing that did not change is Doc Pao’s desire to do good to people. When everyone stayed home in fear of the virus, Dr. Paolo Bellosillo was out and about ensuring that he is able to help people with the use of all the knowledge that he has gained over the years in his field of medicine. Even though it was a struggle getting in and off PPEs, staying in one due to the heat, and making sure that no virus seeps in, Doc Pao forged on.

Doc Pao is an International Fellow Doctor Of Integrative Medicine as well as Diplomate of Whole Medical Systems with Post Graduate studies in anti-aging medicine. He also has an Advanced Certification in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy and Cardio-Metabolic Medicine plus Board in Homeland Security. He used all that he learned from these in handling the health of around 250 mixes of law enforcement, military, and civilian patients by way of constant monitoring and providing them with the right doctor care and nutrition.

Through the use of cellular medicine, Doc Pao has also helped numerous patients overcome diseases. Through allopathic, naturopathic, homeopathic, and ayurvedic means, he is able to find the right balance to help his patients not only heal from their sickness but also learn how to have a healthier lifestyle to have a better quality of life.

Doc Pao recommends remaining mobile and exercising during these times aside from eating your vegetables and fruits. He says that though tempting to stay up all night, it’s best to still get a full night’s sleep as it heals the body and recharges you to have more energy throughout the day. Doc Pao believes that when people take care of their bodies, they have a better chance of being healthy and remaining active.

One of the most humbling experiences that Doc Pao experienced recently was taking care of a family of 8 whose age groups were extreme and had varying medical needs. Helping them win their battle against COVID without getting intubated through the help of a multidisciplinary team of HCWs from ICU nurses, IV nurses, medical technologists for serum lab and molecular lab tests while giving proper care through Multi Holistic modalities including IV therapy and implementing cellular nutrition protocols and Monitoring via compact equipment, home-based especially when hospitals were full was one of the most challenging yet rewarding things that Doc Pao went through.

Doc Pao hopes that the Philippines can soon have a more realistic COVID-19 management system in place with zero casualties by utilizing whole medical systems. Doc Pao has always been about enhancing the quality of life and helping people avoid becoming sick. In these trying times where a great immune system is one of the best ways to fight off the virus, Doc Pao’s advocacy matters more than ever.

Ajinomoto PH's 7-Day EGGciting Recipes Under ₱100

October 06, 2020

Ajinomoto PH's 7-Day EGGciting Recipes Under P100, Easy Recipes PH, Egg Recipes, Covid-19 Recipes

We love eggs! It’s easy to cook, versatile, and one of the cheapest and convenient protein sources. Filipinos have especially stocked up on this pantry staple amid the height of lockdowns due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Would you believe that based on the consumption survey conducted in 2015 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), chicken eggs ranked seventh on the "Top 30 Commonly Consumed Food Items” in the Philippines proving that it is an indispensable ingredient in a household? While eggs are often seen as an accompaniment to our breakfast silog meals, it has many other uses from making quick meals, a thickener, and binding agent, to adding flavor.

Eggs are truly delicious and nutritious. They are packed with nutrients that children need for healthy growth and development. It contains vitamins and minerals and all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own, making it an ingredient that can be easily added to other food to enhance its nutritional value. It’s no wonder that it is a favorite of Filipinos as it’s not only nutritious but an inexpensive source of nutrients and easy to prepare especially for busy parents.

But just because eggs are an obvious choice in making healthy and delicious egg-cellent meals, it doesn’t mean that we should be limited with the usual boiled, fried, or poached. Let us skip the same-old ways of cooking eggs and try introducing more variety into our child’s diet. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation has prepared a “7-Day Egg Challenge” for us that will help us learn new ways to cook eggs for our kids. It is surprising that even picky eaters would love the way we added other ingredients like veggies to enrich the color, texture and nutrients of the dishes. Best of all, all are under a hundred pesos for a family-size meal!

For full recipes and for more information about Ajinomoto and its products, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. Don’t forget to snap a photo of your eggciting dish and share it with us using the hashtag #AjinomotoEggcitingRecipe.

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The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well”, it has been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. It aims for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

TECNO Mobile launched the Pouvoir 4- a smartphone with four days lasting power

October 06, 2020

Due to the fast-paced transition in technology, it may be overwhelming for you to choose a reliable and affordable gadget brand that suits your taste and budget. In a time of the pandemic, it is expected of you to be wiser in spending your hard-earned money. Taghirap ngayon pero kailangan ng maaasahang gadget to stay connected with friends and loved ones. Online distance learning is ongoing and most of you may be looking for an extra phone or tablet to maximize the learning capability of your kids. Then, TECNO mobile may be worth the try.

TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. It upholds the brand essence of “Expect More”. It is committed to giving the masses access to the latest technology at accessible prices, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations across a product portfolio featuring smartphones, tablets, and feature phones. It is a major global player with a presence in around 60 emerging markets across the world. It is also the global Official Tablet and Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club.

Just recently, TECNO has launched the Pouvoir 4- a smartphone with four days lasting power! With 6000mAh extraordinary battery life, it can last up to four days straight without charging! Wow! Amazing!

TECNO Mobile launched on September 17, 2020 the latest addition to its popular Pouvoir series, Pouvoir 4. True to the meaning of “pouvoir”, the smartphone comes with powerful battery life at 6000mAh, capable of powering the smartphone for four days straight with just a single charge. In combination with the smartphone’s 32GB + 3GB for the Pouvoir 4 and 64GB + 4GB, 128GB + 6GB for the Pouvoir 4 Pro memory which truly delivers a smooth, glitch-free gaming experience, the Pouvoir 4 proves that it’s one of the most hardworking and performing mobile devices in the market today.

Pouvoir 4 is also equipped with a 13 megapixel (MP) artificial intelligence (AI) quad camera, two 2MP cameras and an AI lens at the rear, and an 8MP dual flash camera at the front. Its 7-inch HD+ Drop Display offers the best gaming and video viewing experience. The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone runs on TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0, which is built on Android Q.

Pouvoir 4 flaunts a premium glossy and sleek design and is packed with a range of cool features. This includes Face Unlock, Fingerprint Sensor for optimized security, and a dedicated button on the side that launches a virtual Google Assistant at any time.

Whether it’s for communication, entertainment, or creativity, a smartphone that is capable of keeping up with your daily activities is a must-have. For those who need to be Always Power On, Pourvoir 4 is the answer.

The ‘Pouvoir-ful’ smartphone, with TECNO Mobile’s HiOS 6.0 built on Android Q, comes in a variety of colors, and may be purchased from partner retail stores at Php4590 for the Pouvoir 4, Php5990 and Php6990 for the Pouvoir 4 Pro.

For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph or visit the store http://bit.ly/TecnoStoresPH. You may also follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook for exciting updates.

Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Technology: 90 million in Sales Globally & New Studies in Reducing Airborne Sars-Cov-2

October 02, 2020

Through the years, I am proud to say that Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) is part of our family's household.

I remember the days when we used to watch our favorite television shows via our reliable Sharp boxed-type television. We didn't give it up until the advent of flat-screen televisions as it didn't give up on us for more than a decade. Meanwhile, the Sharp oven toaster and blender that we have given our relatives as gifts years ago are still working at this point. The air conditioners that my loved ones are using are also made by Sharp. Sharp products are not just reputable by name but due to its dependability pertaining to keeping our lives easier and healthier. It also never fails to adapt to the changing times which makes it more reliable and dependable.

Speaking of health, let me share with you the latest with Sharp. It is amazing that Sharp values the importance of clean air by incorporating it with its products.

Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC), with its goal of bringing convenience, protection, and lifestyle evolution to every Filipino household, recently launched its campaign “Stay Home, Stay Sharp”. It features products that are designed for the new normal setting — and one of its key features is Sharp's exclusive technology, the Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Technology. In this time of global health crisis, this is SHARP’s way of keeping our homes free from viruses and bacteria.

The Plasmacluster Ion Technology

Sharp’s revolutionary technology, the Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Technology will help Filipino households achieve a safe sanctuary. It has been proven to be effective against suspended airborne viruses and microbes that contaminate our air, leaving it cleaner and healthier.

This exclusive technology is a unique air purifying solution to eliminate disease-causing bacteria and viruses from poor air quality and it has been proven safe to humans regardless of the amount of ion concentration released in the air. The Plasmacluster Ions, which are the same type of positive and negative ions that is present in nature, come in contact with the airborne threats in the air, undergoing chemical reactions on their surfaces to form OH radicals. These OH radicals decompose the proteins on the surface membrane of the airborne threats by taking the hydrogen. Without protein, the airborne threats are disabled and in effect, deactivated. The hydrogen then combines with OH radicals, and together they transform to water which is released into the air.

Tested by Over 30 Institutions and Organizations

Since 2000, Sharp is developing and improving Plasmacluster Ion Technology and with collaboration with over thirty (30) independent third-party research institutions and organizations across the globe, Sharp has been continuously promoting academic marketing to demonstrate the effectiveness of its Plasmacluster Ion Technology. In fact, there are numerous independent research organizations that have proven its clinical efficacy in suppressing the activity of harmful substances including influenza viruses, drug-resistant bacteria, and mite allergens, as well as in reducing bronchial inflammation levels in children with asthma. Above all, product safety, which is one of the biggest concerns of consumers before buying a product, has also been confirmed through research and studies. Rest assured, Sharp will continue to contribute to society by conducting a wide range of studies demonstrating the effectiveness of Plasmacluster Ion Technology.

On the effectiveness of Plasmacluster Ion Technology in Reducing Airborne Novel Coronavirus Disease (SARS-CoV-2)

In recent joint research conducted with Professor Jiro Yasuda of the National Research Center for the Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases/Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan, Professor Asuka Nanbo, a Board member of the Japanese Society for Virology of the same institution, and Professor Hironori Yoshiyama of the Department of Microbiology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, and in cooperation with Nagasaki University, an internationally respected authority on infectious disease research, Sharp’s Plasmacluster Ion Technology was able to reduce floating novel coronavirus particles in the air, claiming it as a world first. Viruses present on the surface are much easier to eliminate with simple disinfectants, unlike airborne viruses.

Jiro Yasuda of Nagasaki University

In the said study, Plasmacluster Ion Technology, which emits positive hydrogen ions and negative oxygen ions through a plasma discharge, demonstrated that the virus infectious titer was reduced by more than 90%.

A solution containing the novel coronavirus was released into a three-liter apparatus equipped with a Plasmacluster Ion device. The device discharged 10 million ions per cubic centimeter (cm3). Results claimed that the infectious titer in the retrieved solution was reduced by 91.3 percent in just 30 seconds compared with one that was not being exposed to Plasmacluster Ion.

Sharp Philippines Corporation's Plasmacluster Appliances

Sharp’s Corporation Masahiro Okitsu, Senior Executive Managing Officer, Smart Appliance, and Business Solution assured that the brand will continue to provide effective solutions in lowering the risk of infection.

“Based on the result of this experiment, we will consider and provide effective uses of the Plasmacluster Ion Technology to mitigate the risk of coronavirus infection.”

90 Million Sales Mark Globally

Currently, Sharp equips their appliances with Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Technology to make them suitable for your home’s needs in this new normal. These are the appliances for cleaner and safer air: Refrigerators, Air Conditioner, Air Purifier (with mosquito catcher, with humidifier, with dehumidifier), Ion Generator, and Mite Catcher. In fact, the brand is now working to incorporate this technology to their Electric Fan products for the local market and it will be launched soon.

As of April 2020, Sharp announced that it has reached the 90 million sales mark of products equipped with the Plasmacluster Ion Technology through its collaborations with different global businesses and industries such as hotels, hospitals, health clinics, restaurants, trains, vehicles, offices, banks, schools, training center, and supermarkets to name a few.

Sharp will continue to expand the application of Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Technology on its current industrial field of expertise and will seek new ways to apply it to other fields especially on medical devices.

The Manila Hotel Joins Manila Restaurant Week from September 20 to 27

September 19, 2020

Great food and great company are two of life’s simplest pleasures. So mark your calendars and get ready to feast on scrumptious food as The Manila Hotel’s famed Café Ilang Ilang participates in Manila Restaurant Week happening from September 20 to 27, 2020.

Cafe Ilang Ilang chefs led by Executive Chef Konrad Walter (left) preparing the dishes showcased at the Manila Restaurant Week launch held in Roma Salon at The Manila Hotel

Indulge in a choice of starters like the savory Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli in light Parmesan Cream Sauce or Pomelo-Prawns Lumpia in Calamansi Honey Dressing; the main course of sumptuous Beef Tenderloin in Balsamic glaze with marble potato and market vegetables or Pampano cooked in Tandoori Oven with Peas Pilaf rice and stir-fried Asian vegetables; and dessert of Fresh Fruits Salad with Ube ice cream or Mango panna cotta as dessert. The starter-main-dessert set is offered at only P980 nett per person, but cannot be availed of in conjunction with other promos or discounts.

Manila Restaurant Week is an event under the “Manila, Support Local” Campaign, launched by the Bureau of Permits and City Government of Manila. The city-wide project aims to promote local food establishments in Manila that have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. About 80 restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus at affordable prices during Manila Restaurant Week.

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno with The Manila Hotel president Atty Joey Lina visit Cafe Ilang Ilang's table at the Manila Restaurant Week launch held at the Roma Salon in Manila Hotel

Launched on September 15, The Manila Hotel played one of the hosts of the multi-venue simultaneous kick-off, which was live-streamed on social media platforms. The other hosts were Bayleaf Hotel, Lucky China Town Mall, and Robinsons Place Ermita. The virtual launch was marked by an online performance of Lea Salonga who sang her new single, “Dream Again,” the official theme song of the campaign.

“I believe we can do a lot in restoring the City of Manila back to its former glory under the leadership of Mayor Isko Moreno. We in the private sectors will always support you in this very worthwhile undertaking. Soon, Manila will be great again,” said Atty. Joey Lina, The Manila Hotel President, in his opening remarks during the launch.

From left: The Manila Hotel president Atty Joey Lina, Manila Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno watching the live stream during the Manila Restaurant Week launch

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuña gave their respective speeches before checking the 11 restaurants that showcased their dishes at The Manila Hotel’s Roma Salon—namely Café Ilang Ilang, Century Park Hotel, Scorched, Golden Fortune, Luneta Park Hotel, Ilustrado, Tanabe, Jus & Jerrys, Patio de Conchita, Pares Kimchi, and Harbor View—and visiting the other venues, which was watched by thousands via live stream.

Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna at the launch of Manila Restaurant Week at the Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel and all its outlets operate in strict compliance with health protocols, so its guests are assured of the highest standards of food safety and sanitation measures in accordance with the government guidelines.

For more information, you may check out The Manila Hotel on Facebook or Instagram (@TheManilaHotel), or call 85270011 or 09989501912. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com.

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September 18, 2020

Three Reasons Why You Need to Use Coco Cider Soap

September 04, 2020

The pandemic that you are experiencing right now can cause a lot of stress and it may show through your skin's integrity. Breakouts and dryness may show up that signals you to take care of your health and well-being and that includes your skin. In line with this, there are many soaps and beauty products that promise favorable results pertaining to your skin health and one of them is Bakku2Basik’s Coco Cider Soap. This brand is definitely a must-try!

Coco Cider Soap is the next essential item that you need to include in your bathing essentials due to its health benefits. First and foremost, Bakku2Basik’s Coco Cider Soap is organic. Aside from that, the following are the three reasons why you need to use Coco Cider Soap from Bakku2Basik:

Coco Cider Soap produces intense whitening (Active Ingredient: Kojic, Carica Papaya Enzyme, and Bellis Perennis or Daisy). In a country obsessed with whitening, this is a benefit that is most welcomed by a lot of people.
It is designed for all skin types. Dry, oily, and even combination skin can benefit from Coco Cider Soap.
It’s safe for children three years old and above. If it’s safe for kids, you know that it’s made of the most gentle ingredients to ever touch your face.

The Bakku2Basik’s Coco Cider Soap is made of natural, raw, and unfiltered Coco Cider Vinegar infused with Activated Bamboo Charcoal.

Coco Cider helps in moisturizing the skin, preventing skin cancer, treating oily skin, and has antioxidants that slow down the aging process to provide a youthful skin.
The Activated Bamboo Charcoal fights acne, reduces pore size, tightens the skin, clears blemishes, and even treats psoriasis. Together, these two ingredients, contribute to the overall wellness of the skin which is the goal of anyone who is on the constant lookout for something to help them have clear, beautiful, healthy, glowing skin.

Coco Cider Soap from Bakku2Basik, A Happier Life with Jen, Coco Cider Soap

Coco Cider Soap from Bakku2Basik is the first of its kind in terms of combining Coco Cider with Activated Bamboo Charcoal and Kojic Acid. Amazing, isn't it? By the way, you can purchase Bakku2Basic’s Coco Cider Soap from A Happier Life with Jen.