ROBUST EXTREME - The Healthy Pleasures of Sex

What activity, which counts as exercise, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, lowers heart attack risk, prevents prostate cancer, improves sleep and eases stress among other health benefits? Sex.
Don’t let life prevent you, responsible adults, from indulging in this healthy pleasure. Stress, fatigue, aging and other factors that slow down your sex life can be beaten with Robust Extreme.

ATC Healthcare International Corp. sought out the best herbal ingredients out there to help you gain stamina and libido once again, and it’s packed into a convenient little capsule Robust Extreme. Robust Extreme is a food supplement that supposedly helps men against erectile dysfunction and it is a perfect combination of certain herbal extracts that are helpful in maintaining the energy and appetite for sex like:
• Spiral Algae contains various micro-materials that are essential for the body such as gamma-flax oleic acid and beta-carotene.
• Corn Extract is a good cleanser for the urinary tract and is also beneficial for disorders of the prostate and cystitis and inflammation of the urethra.
• Medlar Extract is a known diuretic and stimulation extract.
• Ginseng Extract is known for its anti-oxidant properties and it is known as a treatment for stress and low libido.
• Epimedium Extract or Horny Goat Weed is mainly used for its aphrodisiac properties and is commonly used as a sexual enhancer. It is also used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
• Cistanche Salsa Extract is used to increase men’s sexual power and is useful in increasing circulation to the genitals. It also increases male potency, treats impotence, premature ejaculation and frequent urination.
• Hawthorn Berry Extract is beneficial for the health of the circulatory system.
All these components, tried and tested for ages, make up Robust Extreme. Robust Extreme is recommended for men aged 18 years old and above and it must be taken two hours before the intimate activity.
Want to be included in that 4,000-count today? Just take Robust Extreme and get ready for an extremely intense action. At only SRP P125.00 per capsule, get ready for action. Robust Extreme is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

STRIKE - Defend against the Deadly Dengue

Despite continuous studies for the treatment of dengue, the mosquito-borne disease remains to be incurable. Since the epidemic outbreak that started in the Philippines and Thailand in the 1950s, 64 years later, the best discovery to address the deadly fever is still insufficient. While there is a vaccine that is formulated to prevent dengue, its efficacy is yet to be fully tested nor is it available to the public. We are left with no other choice but to rely on prevention.
However, just last year, a new type of dengue is discovered. This means that the new strain is more capable of enduring the body’s mechanism, making it stronger and harder to cure. With all these threats coming despite the progress in finally developing the treatment, still, it does not erase the people’s apprehension in having the disease.
While there is a vaccine that is formulated to prevent dengue, its efficacy is yet to be tested. We are left with no other choice but to fully protect ourselves from having this disease. After all, it’s a smart move and just like what they always say, prevention is always better than cure. One way to prevent dengue and other mosquito-related disease is through Strike Multi-Insect Killer.
Strike is a fast-acting multi-insect killer that has a water-based formula which effectively kills mosquitoes and other insects. It has lower toxicity as compared to the leading brand, thus, it is safe for people, pets and plants. Strike is also environment-friendly unlike other oil-based insect killers and it contains no Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). It leaves to stain on the surfaces of your home and does not release disturbing odors.
Aside from the multi-insect killer spray, Strike also comes in other variants like Strike Coil Mosquito Repellent, Strike Mat, Strike Liquid Mosquito Electric Repellent and Strike Patch.
For just an affordable price, reduce the risk of having dengue and other mosquito-related diseases with the help of Strike. Strike Multi-Insect Killer Spray is available at SRP P130.00 for 300ml can and SRP P246.00 for 600ml can. Strike is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

ATC Evening Primrose

 Don’t Let PMS Get the Best of You

Once a month, women turn temporarily into monsters - unpredictable, confrontational, irrational and emotional monsters. As such, they wreak havoc on those that dare cross them. Acquaintances, friends, loved ones… none are spared. Why? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

ATC Evening Primrose relieves premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and breast tenderness associated with the menstrual cycle. It also helps alleviate hot flashes caused by menopause and reduces symptoms of eczema and dermatitis. Don’t be a PMS monster, take ATC Evening Primrose. ATC Evening Primrose is recommended to be taken one capsule a day, preferably with warm water. ATC Evening Primrose is available at Mercury Drug and all leading drugstores nationwide for SRP P6.00 per softgel capsule. ATC Evening Primrose, the supplement for women.

MBF: Why Do Filipinos Love to Have Cebu Lechon During Parties?

What do you usually see in national festivities, holiday, weddings, parties and other special occasions? Cake for dedication. Pancit for long life. And lechon for the highlight! Lechon will scream high class, grande, the main attraction. Alta. Sosi. Tutyal!

Why Do Filipinos Love to Have Cebu Lechon During Parties?

Well, the answer might lie on the history down the road in the time when Spaniards colonize our dear beloved country. Lechon came from a Spanish word that means suckling pig. Six week old fed on it's mother's milk, these piglets were roasted whole slowly over charcoal usually reserved for special occasions.

Crispy skin. Tender meat. Flavorful. Juicy.

Lechon particularly in Cebu was now known worldwide, it's a world-class cuisine especially authentic lechon like Manong's Lechon Cebu!

Manong's Lechon Cebu

The feast will be dull without you.

We merry, and we be merrier with you.

The music will be more nostalgic,

With you there's certain magic.

The occasion, more remarkable, memorable,

when every mouthful of rice, there is your flavor.

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For your Cebu lechon needs, you may contact Manong's lechon Cebu and look for Ronald Panares at (632)475-6875, SUN: 0932-880-5600, GLOBE: 0927-783-9920. They deliver door-to-door within Metro Manila.

*All photos used in this post were Manong's Lechon Cebu.

MBF: ShopBack.PH

Can you imagine an online site basically paying back their customers just by shopping online? :D

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Okay, first, ibaba niyo ang mga kilay at isara ang mga bibig ninyo. No way, Jose? Too good to be true? Bogus manen? Well, after the very unfortunate incident that personally happen to me online, (Read more about TIMMIG'S Bogus Instagram Shop here and here. I will be updating again, wait lang kayo mga teh) I am more careful on dealing online. Does it stop me from purchasing online? Again, I am more careful on dealing online. Does it stop me from purchasing online? NO. NO WAY. NEVER! The reasons I go for online shopping?

• for convenience - online shops are usually open for 24/7, remember

How to do it when it's the wee hour of the night and you're in your pjs? The sale tag nightmare will be over once you click the purchase button on your favorite online store. :)

• Cheaper - because of the absence of physical store, online shops won't add the rent of the shop, salary of their employees and utility bills to your purchase! Smart ey?
• Again, Fewer Expenses - conventional shopping tends to tire us out. Where to sit down after roaming around and tagging along heavy shopping bags? Restaurant! You eat more than you should because you're dead tired from the walking around and the adrenaline rush died down already. Truth!
• Crowd Horror! - there was once an event with the famous couple and the crowd is not. moving. There's a huge game of tag and pull and a big possibility of snatching your gadgets, wallet and whatnots.
• Compulsive Buying - Oh this one's an oldie but a goodie! The sale representative has the power of persuasion and you are hypnotized to buy this and that because you need it in your life, you'll be dead without it,blah blah blah. After closing the main door, you throw the shopping bags and run for your room crying because, again and again, you are being victimized and the worse part is, you loved it! #hugot!

What I do to make sure that the online shop is legit?  I scrutinize the shop - look for proofs of legitimacy, and feedbacks not from the shop, but from the real previous customers. Of course we y'all don't have all the time in the world, so what else to do? Investigate? No. Ginagawa 'yan right after ma-bogus. Ha-ha-ha Napaka-ironic naman kung uubusin mo oras mo to see if the shop was legitimate, 'di ba? Good thing there are websites like SHOPBACK.PH. You buy with confidence, get all the pros of online shopping above and like what I said they pay you back!

Shopback.ph is a cashback website that basically pay consumers when they shop online. They pay in forms of savings, perfect reward to self and another reason to finalize your next purchase. They are already established on other Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia and is now looking forward to step to the Land of Pearls, The Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia.

How to use ShopBack?

Head on over to see a list of merchant stores including Zalora, Lazada and ASOS among many others that offer cashback and discount codes. When you see a store you like, you can click through Shopback.ph to activate the cashback. Shop as per normal and after you’re done, the cashback would be award to your account, which can be cashed out to their bank account or PayPal!

How Do ShopBack verify legitimacy of the online shops under them?

They investigate them thoroughly before agreeing to take them on as merchants. So, log in and shop 'till your fingers snap, err, shop with confidence as Shopback.ph reassured their customers that all the online shops they will see on their site have been through strict background checks to ensure that they are legitimate.

The holiday season is just around the corner and if you don't want to battle a crowd, make a convinient stop at SHOPBACK.PH and purchase away! The best part aside from the 'ding dong' you'll hear when your purchase arrived, is the cashback you'll get just by using Shopback.PH!

PS. They currently have a PayDay Sale going on till the end of the week! Big shop names like Zalora, Lazada, Aliexpress, and Ensogo are participating! Head over to see the details now!

#WilkinsCircleofTrust - 10 SAFETY HACKS FOR MOM

The best life hacks to ensure your family is safe!

Motherhood is a 24/7 job.  A mom is always on call when it comes to her family, with neither holidays nor overtime pay. Being a mom is a challenging feat, but the stress and difficulties are always worth it. Knowing that her children are safe, happy and loved is enough reward.

Keeping kids away from harm at all times can be a challenge however. Whatever kids are doing, it is inevitable for them to fall down or bump into things. As much as it pains mothers to admit, that is a great part of their learning process. But it’s also good to know that there are ways to keep children safe, whatever they do.

Last October 26, Wilkins Distilled Water, as part of moms’ Circle of Trust, invited moms from the media to join an intimate but interactive brunch where they learned do-it-yourself safety hacks from other trusted expert moms using materials that are easily accessible from their own homes.

From the tips below you will learn that a quick visit to a hardware store or the nearest supermarket can save moms from a nerve-wracking trip to the hospital. Here are just some of the tips shared with the moms during the Wilkins event that you yourself can try at home:

1. Scout the Territory. The first step is to take a child’s eye view of your home. Get down on your knees to see for yourself what’s within reach, what looks tempting, and what could be dangerous for your kids.
2. Cushion Sharp Edges and Soften Up Corners. Invest on furniture edge guards and corner protectors; foam pipe insulations for instance are easily available at hardware stores. When your child starts running around the house, you’ll be thankful you brought that extra protection.
3. Keep Window Cords Up High. Loop and tie window cords to keep them out of reach of children, but not too high that you can’t lower the shade all the way down.
4. Duct Tape on Power Outlets. Cover reachable openings with duct tape or band aid to avoid the risk of electrocution.
5. Keep Doors Unlocked.Prevent kids from locking themselves in the room by covering the latch. A securely taped cardboard would suffice for this.
6. Temporary Tattoo. When leaving the house, write down your phone number on your kids’ arms so that people could easily reach you if your little ones get lost.
7. Know your First Aid.  Always keep a first aid kit handy, whether you are at home or traveling with your kids. Know the alternatives too.Here are some: for minor burns, vinegar can ease the pain and prevent blisters; paste made out of baking soda and water can maker splinter removals less painful; and coconut oil can prevent infection in small cuts and can sooth sunburn.
8. Monitor What They Eat.Always prepare clean, fresh and healthy food that is consistent with your child’s balanced diet. Make sure all ingredients and utensils used are properly cleaned as well. Kids might be hesitant to eat vegetables and fruits, but with proper presentation – lots of colors and shapes – you can be sure that your kids will finish their food.
9. Drink Only Safe and Clean Water.Moms’ most trusted and pediatricians’ prescribed brand is Wilkins Distilled Water. It follows an international quality control system and uses only state-of-the-art equipment in packing and sealing its products to ensure clean and safe quality water.
10. Emergency Master File for Your Circle of Trust. We all have our most trusted support group, people we know we can count on when it comes to taking care of our kids. This includes grandparents, siblings, the best friend, yaya, pediatricians, OB/GYNS, teachers, among others.Keep their contact details and other vital information in one master file in order to reach them quickly in case of emergency.

For more info on how to keep your family safe, visit the Wilkins Facebook page at facebook.com/WilkinsDistilledDrinkingWater today.

Jose Mari Chan singing for “Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Fundraising Concert

Jose Mari Chan, the singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, has recently confirmed that he will join the star-studded ensemble of artists who will perform at the upcoming “Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Christmas Fundraising Concert” as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness activities for this year.

Chan, who received a Double Diamond Record Award for his album “Christmas in Our Hearts”, will join local artists like Franco and Ayen Laurel, Anna Feleo, Noel Azcona, Randy Gilongo, Sherwin Sozon, John Glenn Gaerlan and Anica Ordan in an evening of music and song for a great cause. The Philippine Foundation for Breast Care Inc. (PFBCI), Resorts World Manila, Megaworld Foundation Inc. and the Lyric Opera of the Philippines have teamed up to present a special Christmas-themed concert which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila on December 16, 2015. The audience will be treated to a night of great music, and they will be enlightened about the symptoms of Breast Cancer, and what they can do to survive it.
“Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Christmas Fundraising Concert” will start at 7:30pm as part of an ongoing campaign to educate people about the impact of Breast Cancer, an ailment that has claimed thousands of lives for decades. The proceeds from ticket sales will fund the chemotherapy that will be administered to poverty-stricken patients in the Philippines.
Chino Toledo and the Grupo 20/21 Orchestra will provide the music for the event. Other artists who will perform at the concert are Jane Wee, Andrea Melisa Camba, Stephanie Aguilar, Dave de Jesus, David Cicero Pado, Raymond Muyot, Nomher Nival, Mary Patrice Pacis, Naomi Sison and Marie Antonette Pascual.
Concert tickets are available at the Ticketworld, Box Office, the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care office and www.kasuso.org.

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About Jose Mari Chan

Jose Mari Chan is a multi-awarded singer-songwriter. He has been singing since 1969, and is most recognized for chart-topping ballads such as “Please Be Careful With My Heart”, “Tell Me your Name”, “Beautiful Girl”, Afterglow”, and the classic Christmas theme, “Christmas in our Hearts”. He has performed in venues such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City, and the Bellagio at Las Vegas. Apart from being the CEO and chairman of A.Chan Sugar Corporation and BISCOM, Inc., Jose Mari Chan is the recipient of numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards.

About PFBCI

PFBCI is the first center for breast care in the Philippines. Founded by Dr. Florentino Doble, it is the only organization that has a Breast Cancer accreditation by the Philippine Council for NFO Certification for their commitment to assisting impoverished patients with emotional support and sourcing of financial assistance. For more information, please visit www.kasuso.org

About Resorts World Manila

Resorts World Manila (RWM) is a leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines that showcases thrilling lifestyle choices, unique events, first-rate performances and recreational thrills. Strategically located near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, it is a direct portal to the world-class hospitality of the Philippines. RWM is home to top-rate brands such as the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the Remington Hotel, the Marriott Hotel Manila, and Maxims Hotel. For more information, please visit www.rwmanila.com.

About Lyric Opera of the Philippines

The goal of Lyric Opera of the Philippines is to offer opera productions of exceptional quality, and to develop an appreciation of the performing arts, music and opera through outreach and educational activities. The institution wants to emulate and recognize the efforts of legends such as Aurelio Estanislao, Manny Gregorio, Gamaliel Viray, Mamerto Villaba, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Sylia La Torre, Mercedes Matias Santiago, Salvacion Yniguez, Armida Siguon-Reyna, Gloria Coronel, Conching Rosal and Irma Potenciano. For more information, please visit lyropera.wordpress.com.

#MabiniMabiskeg

Typhoon Koppu (local name, Lando) is a super typhoon that hit Northern and Central Luzon in the Philippines, leaving a sore devastation to communities. Despite this, as nation of undeniable human spirit, we are mabiskeg enough to go through anything. Mabiskeg is the Pangasinense term for strong and firm. 

Mabini is a town in Western Pangasinan. It is one of the most devastated  by Typhoon Koppu (local name Lando). In Mabini, schools are one of the hard-hit structures, and some of the structures are in isolated areas. More often than not, people who watch the news or read the paper offer relief goods, clothes, medicines, and toiletries as forms of help. Only few give attention on the education of the children who are affected, how the kids can go back to their schools.

This project is to maximize and spread out the help people can offer. This may sound little, but a notebook can do so much especially that many families lost literally everything; it would help them get back on their feet and start again. Furthermore, the focus is on education because I was a child in that town who experienced being evacuated and all that. I could have saved other things, but my Mom would tell me to save my bag. I resolve that to parents, knowing that their children go back to school is quite a relief.

The main focus of the campaign is to consolidate school supplies, but it would be best to include basic needs like cash, relief goods, clothes, sheets, medicines, and toiletries because many families were not able to save a single thing due to flashfloods. For local cash donations, please contact Franz Marabe through 0999 551 4843. International cash donations are also accepted through online fundraising campaign via Indiegogo (https://www.generosity.com/fundraisers/typhoon-koppu-relief-funds/x/12530349). Anyone from abroad may click the link to donate. Rest assured all monetary donations will be converted into helping the children go to school again. In Quezon City area, donations can be turned in through Romelie Tamares (0936 694 9555). For Makati area, reach Koko Alviar (0917 826 1557). The crowdsourcing campaign runs until the 6^th of November 2015. The items will be delivered on the 7^th of November 2015.

Another part of the project is to tap interested groups especially student organizations, fraternities, and sororities to spearhead or partner with local teachers and government officials to help rehabilitate the damaged schools. Interested parties may reach me through triumphjpaquino@gmail.com.

If typhoons can leave a mark, why can’t we? Let us help out and rebuild our nation together. As how they put it, the Filipino spirit is waterproof.

MBF: Sosro Fruit Tea with the hashtag #chooseyourbottles!

 My Consecutive #EdiWow Moments

 Malapit na ang meeting time pero traffic, tapos ‘yung aircon ng sasakyan mo nagiging hot na din… #EdiWow

Mainit na ang buga ng hangin, nawalan pa ng signal pocket wifi mo, ‘yun pala lowbat. #EdiWow

May dala ka ngang powerbank pero wala ding juice. Solar nga ang powerbank mo pero wala ding araw. #EdiWow

Ano una mong icha-charge mo sa sasakyan? ‘Yung powerbank, ‘yung wifi o ‘yung smartphone mo? Wala na lang kaya? #bitter

Nasa parking ka na, wala namang parking slot. #EdiWow

May parking slot na, naunahan ka naman. #EdiWow

May dala kang two strollers, pero inunahan ka sa elevator. #EdiWow

Tinakbo mo bitbit stroller, kids, bag, blueprints, dryseals para umabot ka on time, ‘yun pala si ka-meeting OTW pa lang. #EdiWow

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Pero OK lang sa’kin ‘yun. At least my time pa to freshen up (the best that I can) bago ang meeting (good thing, shake hands kami, hindi beso-beso). I’ll look in the mirror (my reflection on my phone, tutal exclamation point na ang battery bar) and tell to myself “Buhay ka pa naman,’diba?” ala tut. Then, I open up my refreshing “Keep-Your-Cool” Kit!

What’s inside my “Kit”?

1 – Baby Powder – naligo ka man ng isang oras mahigit, pag-tinrafic ka, hashtag #oily ka na, including scalp. That’s why I always bring with me a small plastic bottle of baby powder. Just place some on your palm, rub and tap it on your root while scrunching your lock. It’ll absorb the excess oil. You can also use this to freshen up the inside of your shoes.

2 – Wet Wipes – aside from wiping the stains on your bag, shoes and whatnots, you could also use this to wipe the back of your neck, arms and hand bago mag

3 – hand fan – magpaypay para hindi ma-heat stroke! And last but not the least, I bring a refreshing drink to calm me down from the inside and keep my gut and nerves cool like

4 -  Sosro Fruit Tea!

Ano mang klaseng #hugot ang kailangan mo para makayaan ang pinagdaraanan mo, keep your chill with @sosrofruitteaph and #chooseyourbottles! 

Sosro Fruit Tea is a refreshing drink made from tea extract! It is easy to carry on your purse, burlap bag or in my case, mommy-toddler-baby bag.

Created in 1997 by P.T.SinarSosro- pioneers of the world’s first bottled ready-to-drink tea, Sosro Fruit Tea finally reaches the Philippines shores via Reddimart Multi-resources’ exclusive partnership with the brand’s principals.

If there’s one thing one will realize after that refreshing “Ahhhh” Sosro Fruit Tea moment, it would be how it’s really easy to de-stress and to stay cool in the face of life’s challenges. #ChooseYourBottles and just chill- this is what the ultimate chill out drink for the busy millennial is all about.

The number one manufacturer of tea drink in Indonesia, Sosro Fruit Tea’s invigorating flavors are now chilling at SM Hypermarkets, Landmark, Sta. Lucia Grocery, Tropical Hut, Hi-Top Supermarket, Walter Mart, Pioneer Center, and other leading supermarkets. What Sosro Fruit Tea flavor are you having today?

Sosro Fruit Tea will surely help you on your current everyday life battle be it

• May Forever Version 1: Let it go, Edsa
• May Forever Version 2: Please Release me, C5
• May Forever din sa Session Road (Special Edition para sa mga taga-Baguio)

• Hide and Seek 101 - Saan napunta ang TAX ko, sahod ko, 13month pay ko?
• Hide and Seek 102 - Sino ang uutangan, tataguan at sisingilin?

• Forbidden Love Version 1: Mahal ko, Mahal ako pero Bawal
• Forbidden Love Version 2: Mahal ko Pero may Mahal ng Iba

• Anong daan? Dating Daan, Tuwid na Daan, Bulagta sa Daan, Namimigay ng Limang Daan, Harang sa Daan, Walang Madaanan, Asan ang Daan.
• Baha: Minsan Ulan, Minsan Luha

Alin man dyan ang storya ng buhay mo? Sosro Fruit Tea lang ang katapat mo!

Balat sa puwit? More than one ang krisis mo ngayon? OK lang ‘yan because Sosro Fruit Tea comes in 4 different flavors – Stroberi, Apple, Freeze and Guava!

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A new kind of chill in four refreshing flavors

With its set of interesting flavors livened up by a refreshing tea kick, this Indonesian favorite invites the young blood to #ChooseYourBottles and to chill out. Today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world can easily drown us with stress and distractions but it’s definitely easier to keep one’s cool and to take a quick time off with a refreshing drink in hand. Adopting its mantra from the millennial-apt adage “Choose your battles,” Sosro Fruit Tea allows everyone to #ChooseYourBottles from its distinct tea-infused flavors Freeze, apple, guava, and strawberry. Pick the perfect bottle that suits your current state of mind and get to chill in no time.

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The number one manufacturer of tea drink in Indonesia, Sosro Fruit Tea’s invigorating flavors are now chilling at SM Hypermarkets, Landmark, Sta. Lucia Grocery, Tropical Hut, Hi-Top Supermarket, Walter Mart, Pioneer Center, and other leading supermarkets. What Sosro Fruit Tea flavor are you having today?

Herbalife Health Poll: 9 in 10 Filipinos ”highly concerned” about the potential diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause

Nine in 10 Filipino consumers surveyed by global nutrition company Herbalife are “highly concerned” about the potential diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause them, with the same number believing that simple lifestyle changes can help improve their overall well-being.

A good number of the respondents expressed willingness to adopt a healthy lifestyle; 79 percent said that they would cut down on unhealthy foods, 78 percent expressed their willingness to exercise more regularly, and 72 percent said they would make better nutrition choices.

“We welcome the results of the survey. It gives an understanding of Filipinos becoming even more health conscious and self-aware that they need to make some lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. It also gives Herbalife an idea where we are needed, because as the survey revealed only four out of 10 would spend 10 to 30 minutes a day to make simple lifestyle changes,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager.

The respondents, however, cited the following as the top obstacles to achieving a healthy lifestyle: lack of time for exercise (75 percent), lack of time to make proper nutrition choices (64 percent), and high cost of healthy food (62 percent).

The same health poll likewise showed that the top three aging-related concerns in the country were heart, brain, and eye health.

 

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Better knowledge and understanding

“The findings from the Herbalife survey clearly show that the majority of people in Asia Pacific that we questioned believe in the value of good nutrition and exercise as contributing to their overall well-being. We aim to play a greater role in providing practical tips and information to people to help them understand that the journey to a healthier, more active lifestyle is not difficult to achieve. With as little as 10 minutes a day, consumers can take positive steps to improve their nutrition and be more active, which will improve their overall well-being,” said William M. Rahn, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife Asia Pacific.

Herbalife conducted the survey in September 2015 in the lead-up to its Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour. It surveyed 1,200 respondents across six countries, including the Philippines, on perceptions towards their health and current lifestyle. Respondents from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand were likewise included in the survey.

Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour

Now on its fourth year, the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour aims to deepen people’s practical understanding of the various aspects of living a healthy active lifestyle. Its previous tours in the past three years saw close to 60,000 participants across the region.

This year’s Wellness Tour will feature five members of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) visiting 14 markets and 21 cities across the Asia-Pacific in the month of October. They will share their expert views on how people can make use of the little time they have to make simple lifestyle changes that will enhance their well-being.

Herbalife’s NAB experts will likewise share their views on a wide range of health-related topics, including weight management, brain health and aging; heart health; immunology; and skin care at the medical symposia being held in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Herbalife NAB experts participating in this year’s Wellness Tour include Dr. David Heber, who incidentally will be coming to Manila, is a leading expert in the field of nutrition and named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and considered one of “The Best Doctors in America”; Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his discovery of nitric oxide’s health benefits; Dr. Gary Small, a specialist in brain health and aging who has authored over 500 scientific works and has received numerous awards and honors, including the “Senior Investigator Award” from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry; Dr. Marion Fltechner-Mors, a health nutrition specialist who is currently heading the nutrition and obesity research group at Ulm University, Germany; and Dr. Wang Jae Lee, a physician and academic specializing in immunology and a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine.

Dr. Heber, who is the founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be conducting a symposium for free to Filipino medical practitioners on October 23, 9am, at the Manila Hotel. The symposium will gather a group of 100 doctors, nurses, physical therapists and medical practitioners. The title of the symposium is “Obesity: More Than Just Being Overweight and Nutrition Forecast for 2020.” Seminars of Dr. Heber are recognized by US hospitals as part of Continuing Education Studies, which are often required of applicants. The following day, Oct. 24, Dr. Heber will be holding seminars for thousands of Herbalife Independent Members in the same hotel.

This is the first time Dr. Heber, who is also the Chairman of the NAB and the Herbalife Nutrition Institute, to conduct a seminar in Manila since the company was founded in the Philippines 22 years ago.

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About Herbalife - Herbalife is a 35-year-old global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. To learn more visit Herbalife.com.

Philippine Homeschool Conference 2015 - Ready for the World

After the pre-event held at CCF, click here to read, we are more than ready for the final event itself. Talks held at Samsung Hall and Expo at SMX Hall, The Philippine Homeschool Conference 2015: Ready for the World finally unraveled.

All set for #phc2015 #ReadyfortheWorld with my Jersons. ♥ #ilovehomeschooling

Ribbon Cutting with @ericmendoza1 #PHC2015#ReadyfortheWorld #ilovehomeschooling#livestreaming

Opening Remarks by Edrick Mendoza

The husband and wife tandem to host the program

Keynote 1 Speaker - Atty. Mike Donnelly

Three things to determine academic achievement includes - Parental involvement, Active engagement with academic materials and Safe, nurturing, supportive environment. All three can be seen inside a home.

We need to understand what and why are we doing it, including #homeschooling. - Atty. Mike Donnelly

My <seatmate> here at #PHC2015 #ReadyfortheWorld#ilovehomeschooling.

Dave is #homeschooled since birth.

TMA Homeschooling Booth

Parenting Basics: Getting Your Children to Listen and Learn by Edrick Mendoza

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Getting your Children Ready for the World through Independent Homeschooling

Give Me One Good Reason to Homeschool

Singled Out

Stretch Your P100 Budget in Homeschooling -

This is the most fun-filled talk I have ever heard. The host, none other than the Mr. Positive, the man behind Happy Wife, Happy Life book - Mr. Chinkee Tan!

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Keynote 2 Speaker Racheal Carman talked about the Truth. It exist, is knowable, universal, objective, absolute and exclusive.

Pre-registered are welcome to go booth hopping while walk ins paid Php50.00 to enter SMX Function Room 3. Aside from games, giveaways and fun-filled playtime bonding with kids. This is where several mini workshops for kids were held.
9:00-11:00 String Art & Mandala by DMC Threads

10:00-12:00 Brush Calligraphy by Marj Liwag

12:30-2:30 Cross Stitch and Dream Catcher by DMC Threads

2:45-4:45 Calligraphy by Marj Liwag

3:30-4:00 Storytelling by Teacher Dyali Justo

Someone did have fun at the Faber Castell Booth

The Little Tinker

Thank you Mommy Ginger, Ma'am Michelle and Manila Workshop for having us! <3