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Pro15 Probiotics: Your Edge For A Better Health

Healthy eating contributes a lot to a body that is disease-resistant and to a longer life. Getting the most of the nutrients from the food we eat is the key, but how can we ensure it?

PRO15 PROBIOTICS is a product that will help prevent at least 85% of all the diseases known to man, a product that will help you restore your and your loved ones’ OPTIMAL HEALTH.

You know the interesting fact about all these diseases? INSUFFICIENT NUTRITION causes them all; this means that the nutrients people eat are NOT reaching the cellular level of the individuals. WHY NOT? It is because LACK OF ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF HIGH QUALITY PRO15 PROBIOTICS

There are only a few manufacturers and distributors of probiotics GLOBALLY, Why? The answer is again, simple, Probiotics die easily, and once dead probiotics are NOT beneficial to the person drinking it. They have to be LIVE when they reach the small and large intestines and they have to be in ADEQUATE amounts.

Such are the characteristics of PRO15 PROBIOTICS!!!

1. Manufactured by a Double ISO Certified Company exclusively for Cognoa International Inc.

2. Patented Double Microencapsulation Technology – to ensure that all of the 15 Strains of Pro15 survives the Stomach Acids and Bile Salts, making its way to our Small and Large Intestines where they will colonize and proliferate.

3. Human Origin- Our Probiotic Culture are not from Plants or Animals but from Humans. Probiotics from Humans for Humans.

4. Endorsed, Prescribed and used by more than 300 doctors nationwide.

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6th Tinta Awards Pushes Print Creativity In the Age of Disruption

Manila, Philippines — The print industry has proven itself as still alive and thriving in the age of disruption as the United Print Media Group held the 6th Philippine Tinta awards tonight at the Manila Hotel.

The annual award-giving event accepted a record-breaking 300 entries this year-the most number of entries in the award event’s history. The different nominees vied for seven categories which include Best Print/Magazine Advertising (Consumer and Public Service), Best Interactive Print Campaign, Best Special Print Media Execution, Best Online Advertising Campaign and two new categories: Best Magazine and Newspaper layout and design, and Best Special Supplements.

In addition to the competition categories, prizes were also given away for Best Copy, Best Art Direction, Best Typography, Best Illustration, Best Digital Imaging/Retouching, and Best Photography.

For Newspaper/Magazine Craft, awards for Best Overall Newspaper/Magazine Design, Best Newspaper/Magazine Supplement Design, Newspaper Sections/Feature Design, Best Magazine Section/Feature Design, Best Photography and Best Illustration/Infographic were also given away.

The entries were judged by renowned personalities in the creative business headed by jury president McCann Worldgroup Philippines executive creative director Joe Dy, together with IdeasXMachina CEO Third Domingo, TBWA/SMP Executive Director Bryan Siy, PHD Philippines general manager Mickey de Castro, OgilvyOne WorldWide Manila executive creative directro Mike Sicam, Nuworks Interactive Lab, Inc. executive director Joey David-Tiempo, Partner of Gigil Badong Abesamis Publicis JimenezBasic creative group head&head of design Alnair Langkay and Ace Saatchi & Saatchi executive creative director Greg Martin.

Angel Guerrero, this year’s award chairperson and publisher of Adobo Magazine, lauded the record number of entries in this year’s awards. She said that this record indicates that the print industry is still a compelling and flourish medium of communication in a global media industry that is significantly disrupted and shaped by increasing digitization in the industry.

Likewise, United Print Media Group president Barbie Atienza echoed Guerrero’s optimism about the industry, and noted that the record number of entries in the 6th Tinta awards is a sign that publishers and print media firms are further pushing the envelope for creativity because of the digital disruption — a phenomenon that is good and beneficial for the industry.

As the awards event concluded tonight, the creativity, resourcefulness and industry unity that it fostered and encourage are all clear indications that print is here to stay.

Confident and Optimistic Entrepreneurs Uncovered In 1st PH startup survey

Filipino startups are confident and optimistic, with plans ranging from conducting initial public offering (IPO) to tapping new markets within and outside the Philippines. To achieve their goals, they want to make their businesses sustainable through improved tax incentives, greater ease in doing business, and better access to capital.

These sum up the findings of the 2017 Philippine Startup Survey, which will be unveiled during Slingshot ASEAN:Startup and Innovation Summit on 20 October 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila. The survey was conducted by Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines (PwC), the Knowledge Partner for the summit, in partnership with QBO QBO 8 Philippines, the country’s first public-private initiative for startups formed in 2016.

PwC Philippines’ Deals and Corporate Finance Managing Partner Jade Roxas-Divinagracia, explains: “Respondents were asked about their experiences, insights, motivations, plans, and needs. QBO The report also gives a snapshot of the beginnings and the current status of the Philippine startup ecosystem.”

“Through insights gleaned from this report, we hope that the government and private sector can continue to collaborate to support entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into reality,” says Rene “Butch” Meily, President of QBO Philippines and of IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc.

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IdeaSpace Foundation, Inc. is one of the founders of QBO Philippines. Its Executive Director, Diane Eustaquio, notes: “The journey though is not going to get any easier as the landscape is VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). Let us continue to work on paving the way for Philippine-based technopreneurs and their innovations so that they can prove their impact on creating greater business value and a brighter future.”

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Atty. Alexander Cabrera, PwC Philippines’ Chairman and Senior Partner, has nothing but respect for the 106 CEOs and founders who participated in the survey. “I hope that the stories will inspire other startups, investors, corporates, and the government to work together, and build great companies. There is a huge multiplier effect to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs.”
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Survey highlights:
• 35% of the respondents launched their startups in 2016, and 19% launched in 2017.
• 43% are in the pre-revenue phase, while 37% have annual revenues below PHP2m.
• When they were starting their businesses, the top challenges they faced were capital requirements (88%), regulatory requirements (54%), and general economic/business conditions (50%).
• 63% are planning to raise equity financing to finance their growth.
• 47% are planning to raise less than US$1m in the next three to five years, while 27% are planning to raise between US$1m and US$3m. • 94% are planning to welcome an investor in the next three years.
• Primary uses of funds in the next three to five years are product development (39%) and marketing initiatives (29%).
• Strategies for growth in the next three to five years are to improve existing products or services (84%), introduce new products or services (79%), and enter new territories outside the Philippines (61%).
• 63% are planning to conduct an IPO in the next five to seven years.
• 95% are planning to enter new territories in the next five years.
• New markets to tap are other areas in the Philippines (56%), Indonesia (59%), Thailand (57%), Malaysia (55%), and Vietnam (52%).
• To help startups build sustainable businesses, the top focus areas for improvement are tax incentives for startups (59%), ease of doing business (59%), and access to capital (55%).

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QBO Philippines co-founder, the Department of Science and Technology, expresses its desire for the startup community to thrive. DOST Secretary Fortunato De La Peña says, “May everyone realize and appreciate the entrepreneurial environment that has been set up especially for those whose agenda includes not only having a robust source of livelihood but also contributing to the country’s development on the overall.”

For his part, Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry, another QBO Philippines co-founder, shares the same sentiment: “We are confident that with the demonstrated capacity of the Filipino in terms of creativity, talent, and hard work to be innovative and entrepreneurial, plus the continued partnership among stakeholders, we can build an inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that can help in the development of MSMEs.”

Herbalife Nutrition Survey Reveals Filipinos Concerned About Aging-Related Health Issues but Underestimate the Importance of Nutrition in Healthy Aging

PHILIPPINES, October 19, 2017 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has released findings from its Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey, which uncovered insights into the aging-related concerns and attitudes of consumers in the region. Conducted with 6,000 respondents aged 40 and above across 12 countries in Asia Pacific, including 500 from Philippines, the survey revealed that while majority of consumers are concerned about the potential health issues caused by aging and believe that active steps can be taken to help them age healthily, many of them underestimate the importance of nutrition in healthy aging.

According to the survey findings, 96% of Filipino-respondents are concerned about the potential health issues caused by aging, citing heart-related, bone/joint-related, eye-related issues topping their list of concerns. However, despite the high levels of concern, 94% of respondents agree that they can take active steps to help age healthily.

Among the steps that the Filipino–respondents will take to age healthily, 40% of respondents will most likely engage in more regular physical activity. In comparison, only 32% of respondents said they will most likely make better nutrition choices, five percent (5%) said they will take supplements, and nine percent (9%) will go for more regular medical check-ups.

“While the majority of respondents have shown their concern about health issues related to aging, findings also show that many seemed to have taken a laid-back stance in preparing for a better quality of their lives as they age,” said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines. “As a premier global nutrition company, we are taking a proactive move to invigorate our efforts to help consumers, especially those outside urban Manila, become more aware of the need for balanced nutrition and physical activity as well as associated benefits to one’s long term well-being.”

Besides revealing insights into the aging-related health concerns and the steps that Filipino consumers are most willing to take to prevent them, the survey also uncovered the following:

When asked about their perception of the state of their own health, the majority – 87% of the respondents consider themselves equally healthy or more healthy than others.
However, for heart, emotional and mental health where early signs of anomalies are not easily detected, they displayed higher levels of confidence in the state of their well-being, with 91%, 92%, and 97% of respondents considering themselves equally healthy or more healthy than others respectively, putting them at risk of overestimating the state of their own health.
When asked about the biggest obstacles towards healthy aging, lack of time, cost, and lack of motivation were generally seen as the biggest obstacles toward healthy aging.

To provide tips on how consumers can live a healthy active life, with a focus on healthy aging, Herbalife Nutrition launched its 8^th Asia Pacific Wellness Tour. Taking place from September 4 to October 26, the Tour will feature a series of medical symposia, nutrition talks and health workshops held in cities across Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. Led by Dr. John Agwunobi, the Chief Health and Nutrition Officer at Herbalife Nutrition, members of the Herbalife Nutrition leadership and the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) will share their expertise on a variety of health-related topics, to help Asia Pacific consumers live better and healthier lives.

“At Herbalife Nutrition, we believe in taking a proactive approach to help people cultivate good nutrition habits, incorporate regular physical activity, consume the right supplements and schedule regular health check-ups for their personal well-being,” said Dr. Agwunobi. “Through the Asia Pacific Wellness Tour, we will impart valuable tips and advice to help people in the Philippines harness the power of nutrition to prevent aging-related issues for a long, fulfilling life.”

Samantha Clayton, Senior Director for Sports Performance and Fitness of HerbalifeNutrition will be visiting the Philippines on October 18, to share expert advice on healthy active lifestyle during the Wellness Tour.

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Lazat: A New Fil-Asian Restaurant & Bar Opens in Tomas Morato

A new Fil-Asian Restaurant & Bar in Quezon City’s food capital recently opened. From the people who made Romulo Cafe a success, we bring you LAZAT. The word LAZAT in Malay means “delicious”, “tasty”, “scrumptious”.

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Formerly called Cerchio Restaurant & Bar we decided to give our restaurant a fresh new look and a name people can actually pronounce. Of course we will still retain the old favorites such as Singaporean Crispy Squid, Oven-baked Crispy Pata, Grilled KareKare, Periperi Chicken, Sizzling Sisig, Crispy Catfish and more!

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Aside from the old favorites we decided to bring in Asian Flavors such as KFC (Korean Fried chicken), NasiGoreng, Beef Rendang, Chicken Curry, Salted Egg Prawns, Phad Thai, Char KuayTeow and more!

We are also doing a modern take on Filipino food such as Sizzling Sinigang na Bulalo and some fusion dishes like Bulalo Ramen.

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Bar Chow items consists of Asian Style Nachos, Salted Egg Fries, Thai Spring Rolls, Chicharon bulaklak, Shrimp balls, Choriburger Sliders & Lazat Hamburger Sliders to name a few.

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Discover Asian dishes you’ve never tasted before. It’s a place to relax and have long talks over a generous, delectable spread of exciting yet familiar food.

Drink your woes away at Lazat’s Bar with our Asian Inspired drinks such as Kimchi Bloody Mary, Basil & Calamansi Mojito, Ginger Tonic, and Dalandan Sour.

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LAZAT your newest destination for delicious Fil-Asian Cuisine!

Follow them on social media : https://www.facebook.com/LazatPH/

Jollibee launches TOP-YOUR- OWN Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog

As a Jollibee kid, these are my favorites in no particular order: Chickenjoy, Peach mango pie, and the last but not the least, the Jolly hotdog.

The mere thought of it brings sparkle to my eyes. This time, Jolly hotdog is back with a bang! Once a slogan said “Good things comes to those who wait” and I wouldn’t mind waiting for something as grand as this.

Take deliciousness all the way to the top with a new Top-Your- Own option for the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog!

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food brand, opens up a whole new world of flavors with its introduction of extra toppings for its best-selling snack offering, the Jolly Hotdog. For a limited time starting October 15, 2017, diners can customize their favorite Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog with carefully selected toppings that add a new dimension of texture, zing, and delight.

“As a proudly homegrown brand, Jollibee has always taken pride in knowing the Filipino palate inside and out,”said Mr. Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee’s Marketing Director for Core Products. “One of the emerging needs of the Filipino diners is the desire to customize their favorites to their liking. That’s why we introduced the Top-Your-Own Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog that allows them to customize it differently every time. It’s a great spin on their classic favorite, and it lets everyone enjoy it the way they want.”

Diners can choose from adding Extra Bacon, Extra Jalapeño, or Extra Cheese, all for P10.00 each. For over-the-top flavor, go for the All-In or any 3 toppings option for only P25.00 to enjoy an appetizing combination of crispy, savory, and spicy!

These extra toppings go perfectly well with the Extra Cheesy, Extra Beefy flavors of the Cheesy Classic Hotdog. The 100% beef hotdog, Jollibee’s special hotdog dressing, ketchup, and grated cheese all come together to bring unforgettably delicious experience with every bite.

Mix, match, and share your signature Top-Your- Own Jolly Hotdog creation on the Jollibee Facebook page (facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines) or tag @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

The Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog and extra topings are available for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru transactions in all Jollibee stores nationwide. Prices start at P50.00*.
* Prices may vary across different locations

Bancrea Homes Launches 24/7 Global Real Estate Digital Services Website Goes Live at www.BancreaHomes.com

Manila, Philippines, October 16, 2017–Available 24/7 online, newly-formed Bancrea Homes, together with its partner developer and mass-housing advocate 8990 Holdings Inc., launches its official website, www.BancreaHomes.com, today, which unleashes a full range of innovative features that a traditional property brokerage firm does not usually offer.

These features include the “ASK REA:24/7 Live Chat,” a dedicated live chat hosted by real-person customer service staff, an “E-Refer Kita” app, where every Juan can refer a sales lead, check the status of their referral, and earn a commission on the lead, and a lead generation and exchange service whose dedicated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, powered by Aggrego.io, can organize and track sales leads and virtually manage a network of real estate brokers and agents.

To make the necessary site trippings less stressful among prospective home buyers, Bancrea Homes also introduces its “Book-A-Tour”—via a ride-sharing app—where you can schedule your visit at your own time and also ride for free. Bancrea Homes also provides financial literacy sessions among first-time homebuyers; documentation and taxes consultations; pabahay programs and rent-to-own deals for employees; pre-approved home loans; property leasing services, and rewards from industry partners.

Further, Bancrea Homes offers a free franchise for local and international brokers who would like to sell the housing units of Urban Deca Homes, the flagship brand of 8990 Holdings Inc.

“For first-time homebuyers, buying a house is a bit stressful; they need help from an experienced broker or agent throughout the process. In Bancrea Homes, we assist our clients from reservation to documentation, from the payments to moving in,” says Roy

Buen, Bancrea Homes’ founder and CEO.

He adds, “We also have a 24/7 online live chat where real-person customer service officers are just one message away anytime, anywhere. Sadly, a lot of property brokers and agents lacks the after-sales service; once the client has reserved a property, the brokers and agents are suddenly unavailable. Part of our advocacy is to put a stop to this frequent home buyers’ dilemma.”

Bancrea Homes’ current roster of brokers and agents was originally trained by 8990 Holdings Inc., which makes Tani Basman, 8990 Holdings’ assistant general manager for Metro Manila sales and customer service, all the more confident. “We’ve made a partnership with Bancrea Homes to deliver the sales for our National Capital Region (NCR) projects [Urban Deca EDSA Tower, Urban Deca Homes Campville-Muntinlupa City, and Urban Deca Homes Tondo, among others]. We believe in the goal of Bancrea Homes: to deliver good customer service, which translates to more sales,” says Basman.

“Both Bancrea Homes and 8990 Holdings are serving the same mass-housing market. We also closely work with government financial institutions such as Pag-IBIG Fund and the National Home Mortgage Financing Corporation,” Buen explains. “As of today, the mass-housing backlog is more than five million homes. With the help of Bancrea Homes and our growing industry partners, it’s not too late to fulfill the dream of every Filipino to own a house.”

Gloc-9 Celebrates 20 years In The Biz

Gloc-9 is not one to brag about his work because he believes that it should speak for itself. Yet there is no underestimating his 20 years in the music industry, especially since it is not just about being rapper and performer, but also about being a songwriter.

It also is about having struggled to get to this point where he has nothing to prove, and now realizing that he has in fact put in the work and must only compare with himself. “Kung titingnan ko ‘yung 20 years, parang siguro ang biggest lesson ay ang magpatuloy lang do’n sa gusto mo talgang gawing mga kanta. Kasi syempre maraming kailangan i-consider minsan, pero kung gano’n kasi, baka hindi ka na makakasulat,” he says.

Gloc-9 is not one to plan on writing a hit song, which makes each and every hit song a welcome surprise. What might be most interesting though is that the songs that have become hits are the one that speak of very distinct issues of nation: LGBT rights, OFWs, poverty, prostitution, corruption. He says:”Na-realize ko rin sa tagal ko na ring nagsusulat ng kanta, na wala naman akong pwedeng isulat na hindi ko naranasan o nakita man lang. Kasi ‘yun yung trigger din sa pagsusulat, na may makita ako, may tanong ako tungkol sa isang bagay.”

This might explain why Gloc-9 hasn’t found the need to follow fads or go for what’s trending in music. He is also not one to deny his age, in fact he finds comfort in it. “Parang mapapaisip ka rin na kung dinadaanan ngayon ng mga mas batang rapper,” he smiles. “Hindi ko na kailangang makipagsabayan sa kanila, time nila ito.“

Besides, there is enough space for everybody, and Gloc-9 is of the belief that the more rappers there are doing different things, then the better for original Pilipino music and its fans. His focus remains the same as 20 years ago, when he himself was a young un-discovered rapper: to make songs that he is proud of, and hopefully put together an album.

On his 20th year of course, a new album is what Gloc-9 does have, and he couldn’t be happier. “Yung rotonda is an EP na sobrang natuwa ako sa bawat kanta, kasi dumating sa’kin paisa-isa and parang nung nabuo ko ‘yung lima, sakto sya do’n sa gusto kong i-discuss na mga bagay na hindi ko pa napagusapan sa ibang album.”

ROTONDA is Gloc-9’s ninth studio album, and his third with Universal Records. Carrier single “Ice Tubig” was released on September 1.

ROTONDA will be released on October 16 in CD and digital formats.

Join us on October 15 (Sunday) 5pm at SM City San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan for Gloc-9’s birthday Mall Show and get an advance CD copy of his Rotonda CD.

Catch him on November 4 (Saturday), 7pm at Eastwood Central Plaza for his Rotonda EP Launch. Get a FREE Gloc-9 Rotonda T-shirt for every CD purchase. First come, first served!

Follow GLOC-9: http://glocdash9.com

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @glocdash9

Nina Robertson Is On Her Way To Becoming Miss Earth 2017

With an angelic face like hers, it’s no surprise that Nina Robertson is slowly but surely making a name for herself in the beauty pageant scene. Born in Manila and raised in Australia, Nina is an award-winning athlete, an advocate for a better environment and a college student at the University of Melbourne.

The 20-year old was also the face of the renowned local professional skincare, hair, and spa wellness, Dermcare.

Is there anything this Filipina-Australian beauty can’t do? Despite her demanding schedule being the multi-hyphenate that she is, Nina emerged victorious in the prestigious “Miss Earth Australia 2017”, making her Australia’s official representative.

Nina is currently in the Philippines competing for the much-coveted title, “Miss Earth”. With her talent, passion, and gorgeous looks, there is no doubt that Nina has a fighting chance in taking home the crown.

We’re wishing her tremendous good luck in every walk of life, and succeed in every opportunity she takes. Best of luck Nina on your journey to the crown! Continue to love mother earth with your advocacy, and always shine like a queen.

Cosmopolitan Climbs: A promising pre-need company that provides affordable life plans

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for” ― Sean Patrick Flanery

Death comes like a thief in the night. That being said, preparing for the inevitable should be on every mortal’s checklist. We should be responsible enough to make sure that we will not be a burden to the loved ones we leave behind. However, today’s life plans are out of reach for the regular Juan.

On October 2, 2017 Cosmopolitan Climbs Life Plan, Inc. (CCLPI) was officially founded which aims to provide affordable insurance to all classes of society, all around the world. CCLPI is a private-cooperative partnership which is the first and the only one in the industry. It is a joint venture of Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapels and CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative to provide a reliable and affordable service to the public. CLIMBS stand for Coop Life Insurance and Mutual Benefit Services.

There are three kinds of preneed products: pension, educational, and life plan. A number of pension plans have failed due to uncontrollable, unforeseeable market forces. On the other hand, some educational plans have gone wrong because of deregulated and increase in tuition fees. This has created a stigma regarding preneed companies. According to the Insurance Commission, out of 100 companies in 1998 up to present, only 12 preneed companies exist.

Life plan stands out from the rest of the pre-need products. The good thing about it is it offers a memorial service instead of cash making it more convenient for the family of the plan holder.

“It is now time that the private sector and the cooperative sector can join forces. We aim to serve the marginalized sector or the grassroots. And with the synergy, we know that there is no room for failure,” Mr. Fermin Gonzales, CCLPI group executive officer stated

The Insurance Commission (ic) has approved the founding of CCLPI for preneed memorial life plan that is perfect for the timely need of Filipinos. In the next few days, insurance packages from CCLPI are about to be available to the public and will surely be a big help to families so they can have peace of mind about their future and for their loved ones.

Mr. Renato Dychango, chairman of CCLPI, announced that the company aims to give protection not only to the rich but also for the masses.

“A private sector and a cooperative has merged together. Our promise to the buying public is to make sure their protection not only now but in the years to come,” according to Mr. Dychangco.

“The public that we will be catering not only for the people that has money but people also of all kinds of walk in this world. We decided to merge together to make sure that we give protection not only for the rich people but the common people who needs help,” added Mr. Dychangco.

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Mr. Noel Raboy, President/COO of CCLPI assures the public that Cosmopolitan-CLIMBS will be able to help many people once their products are available.

“With the birth of a preneed company that focuses on life plan, it’s very exciting. We can serve a lot of people especially in the grassroots because of the affordable plans that we will offer very soon,” according to Mr. Raboy.

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