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Maine shares tips on staying fresh throughout the day and in life

During a recent event titled “Maine: Refreshed” which marks the renewal of her contract with Mundipharma for Betadine Fresh Bliss, Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza shared some tips advocating self-love and self-care among modern Filipinas. “We always say that we can only give what we have, and I guess this is the same with love. If only we learn to love ourselves more, only then we will be able to experience true confidence. It is amazing when we start to love ourselves more each day -- we feel contentment and inexplicable joy, and it starts with making the right decisions for ourselves,” said Maine. In spite of the negative publicity that surfaced throughout her career, Maine has maintained a positive disposition, remaining humble and radiant. How did she achieve this? Here are some tips that she shared. Learn to take work-life balance seriously Despite her busy schedule, Maine always finds a way to pamper herself and spend quality time with her loved ones. For her, it is important t

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Bring cinema to home with world's smallest 3LCD laser projector

Movie enthusiasts can now bring the cinema experience to the comfort of their homes with the launch of the world’s smallest 3LCD laser projector, Epson’s new sleek-looking Epson EF-100 laser projector, which can project brilliant images anywhere within the home. With a projection of up to 150 inches in size, the innovative new projectors combine large screen viewing with flexibility and usability, and are set to be a game-changer in home projection. With a slim and minimalist design, the portable projector series comes in tailored black (EF-100B) and classy white (EF-100W) color variants. Designed for style-conscious users, they blend seamlessly into the home environment aesthetics and complement the lifestyle of the user. The projectors are compact and lightweight, measuring at just 230mm along its longest edge and weighing at 2.7kg, making it easy for users to carry and position them easily anywhere within the home. The projectors have the ability to project at any angle with a 360

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LG honors history through technology at Museo de Intramuros

Bolstering its commitment to promote and preserve the value of historical sites and artifacts in the country, LG Philippines joined the Intramuros Administration (IA) in celebrating its 40th anniversary at the recently-opened Museo de Intramuros in the city of Manila. Marking the milestone event, LG Philippines, spearheaded by its Managing Director Inkwun Heo, formally handed over six units of LG TV to the museum. Amid the venue surrounded by the relics dating back to the Spanish era and audiovisual innovations of today top-billed by the state-of-the-art LG OLED TVs, Heo also emphasized the close cultural ties forged between the Philippines and South Korea. “This 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Throughout the seven decades of friendship between the two nations, we’ve been championing the importance of culture,” said Heo. “We at LG Philippines remain committed to doing our part to preserve and showcase Philippine h

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Oris Aquis Date Relief campaign aims to save Earth's waters

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Oris is working closely with non-profit organizations to bring change and is increasing its efforts to educate the world about the challenges facing our planet's bodies of water, particularly the oceans. For many years, Oris has been campaigning to protect and conserve the world's oceans as part of the mission to bring change for the better. However, there's still a lot of work to do.  In that vein, Oris has introduced the Oris Aquis Date Relief as a new addition to the company's collection of high-performance Aquis diver's watches, coinciding with a new partnership with expedition swimmer and water ambassador Ernst Bromeis.  As part of the campaign, Bromeis brought the Oris Aquis Date Relief to Lake Baikal with photographer Maurice Haas for a preparation swim ahead of his 2019 project titled The Blue Miracle. The project showcases Bromeis swimming across a number of lakes, including the Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake, to raise awareness of the w

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Robinsons Supermarket stages 12th Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run

There is nothing like running to keep oneself fit, especially if you’re taking the journey to a healthy lifestyle with a fitness buddy who shares your wellness goals. Last July 7, different types of running pairs -- parents and kids, siblings, best friends, workmates, and even neighbors -- took their buddy health goals to the next level as they trooped to Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City for the 12th Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run by Robinsons Supermarket. The Wellness Buddy Run was divided into two categories: the fun 5K race and the more competitive 10K race. The event witnessed running pairs sharing special moments together as they ran and walked around the camp, and, later on, wearing smiles as they sprinted and hugged each other across the finish line. “On the 12th year of the Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run, we are simply happy to have become a part of the wellness journey of Filipino families through the years. And much like now, the running duos rely on each other for support du

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Shark Tank premieres at TechStorm TV on SKYcable this July 15

Shark Tank, the business-themed show that has become a culturally defining series and inspired a nation to dream bigger, is set to premiere exclusively on TechStorm, the World’s First Tech & Entrepreneur Channel available on SKYcable this 15th July. “Southeast Asia has become a hotspot for tech startups across the globe and is continuously experiencing an unprecedented boom," said Debbie Lee, Founder of TechStorm TV. "As a result, we’re seeing markets like Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines emerge to meet the needs of its rapidly growing ecosystem." "We are exhilarated to bring Shark Tank on TechStorm to connect with an entrepreneurial community eager to see more of the investment activity, be entertained while they pick up business pitch tips from the world’s most well-known investor names on the show. We are confident that our fans will love Shark Tank which will have its Philippine premiere on July 15 in addition to a compelling lineup of best-in-class, first-run, and exclu

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SM City SJDM intros new Cyberzone logo on cosplay event

Hot on the heels of the unveiling of its newest logo last April 26 at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, SM Cyberzone is bringing the good news to the eastern side of Bulacan during the Cosplay Contest 2019 which was held in the activity area of SM City San Jose del Monte last June 30. Celebrating SM Cyberzone’s milestone in providing the best in technology and gaming, SM City San Jose del Monte organized a cosplay contest, wherein 32 cosplayers joined the competition. Different characters from mobile gaming, movies, anime, and cartoons were brought to life by the participants amid a multitude of mallgoers and shoppers. Before the awarding and announcement of winners, SM Cyberzone introduced its new and innovative logo that exhibits a sleek and minimalistic approach, a perfect representation of how the tech brand has grown as a one-stop shop for every shoppers’ tech and gaming needs. Cyberzone’s new logo is more than just a change of how it looks. It is an affirmation of giving the best

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DoH-EU-WHO forum centers on health programs in PH

The Department of Health (DoH), together with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), recently held discussions on EU support to the Philippine health sector reform agenda, particularly key learnings from two budget support programmes implemented by the EU in the Philippines. The event took place last June 3 at the Manila Hotel. Aside from the budget support programmes, the event also focused on recommendations and action plans for the recently enacted Universal Healthcare (UHC) law, an act that aims to promote equal access to essential health services while protecting beneficiaries against financial risk that these services may entail. EU consultant Dr. Giovanni Cascone led the presentation on the second phase of the Health Sector Policy Support Programme and the Philippine Health Sector Reform Contract (PHRSC) evaluation. Both budget support programmes by the EU have enabled the local health department to deliver better healthcare services to people in many

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IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA 2019 receives upbeat response

The 13th edition of IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA recorded a successful opening last May 24 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Inaugurated by top government officials and diplomats, the event is considered as the biggest gathering of delectable and export quality food finds. Philippine food exporters are now enjoying the encouraging response of local and foreign trade buyers, foodies, and consumers as the event continues to attract thousands of visitors. Beyond efforts to expand food exports, IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA also aims to pique the interest of local consumers to appreciate the exquisite quality of Filipino offerings at par with the world’s standards. The event features the Islands on a Plate special setting that serves mouthwatering dishes prepared by Chef Bea Nitard of Via Mare, who lent her expertise in curating the use of Premium 7 ingredients such as cacao, coffee, mango, tuna, banana, pineapple, and coconut. MAIN PHOTO: (From left) Embassy of Malaysia Chargé

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Boost your liver and health with Essentiale Forte P

While the Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the World Hepatitis Day are observed in January and July respectively, taking care of our liver is a lifelong responsibility as it plays an essential role in our body. However, in spite of these campaigns of the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines and the World Health Organization (WHO), liver-related diseases are still affecting the lives of many Filipinos. According to a report published by WHO in 2017, liver disease deaths in the Philippines reached 8,401 or 1.36% of total deaths, making the country 119th in terms of the global ranking. While alcoholism is commonly blamed, for example in the case of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD), it should be noted that eating of fatty food, even without alcohol consumption, can also cause liver diseases (NAFLD or Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). The prevalence of liver diseases in our society can be attributed to the convenient accessibility and availability of alc

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