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Predator makes high-power gaming more mobile with the launch of the new Triton 700

September 29, 2017, Manila – Predator Philippines announced the latest addition to its high-performance series – the Triton 700. The first-ever Predator spiked with aqueous blue lighting, the heavy-duty gaming laptop was launched at the High Grounds Café last September.

“When we engineered the Triton 700, we really took into consideration the needs and wants of gaming enthusiasts,” shares JB Aquino, Marcomms Lead, Predator Philippines. “Extreme performance was a given; on top of that we made sure that the Triton 700 was conveniently portable and housed in one robust yet refined machine.”

Marrying sleekness with heavy-duty efficiency, the Triton 700 promises an immersive gaming experience elegantly presented through its slim design.

Never-before possible

With the launch of Predator’s newest stalwart, it aims to provide gamers and enthusiasts a lightweight and elegant option for intense gaming. Customers can choose between a Triton 700 laptop which bears NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 or the newest GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q design.

The latest GTX 1080 promises ultra-smooth visuals and extreme overclocking speed potential. Screen tearing and stuttering are effectively minimized and eliminated thanks to NVIDIA G-SYNC which matches the refresh rate of the Triton 700’s 15.6″ FHD display with the GPU. It is also powered by the elite Intel i7 processor so processing speed is at an optimum ensuring excellent performance clock for clock.

Cementing Predator’s status as the leading producer of gaming laptops with the best cooling systems, the Triton 700 boasts an advanced thermal design which guarantees constant high performance. The unit cools without bulk as it is equipped with twin Aeroblade 3D fans which sports the thinnest blades out in the market at 0.1mm. This gives users 35% improved airflow throughout the computer. Connected to these are a whopping six heat pipes and four heat syncs that support hyper-efficient cooling throughout the machine’s key components as hot air is expelled.

Customizable, high-performance gaming anywhere

The outside layout of the unit is just as fantastic as its insides. At a Z-height of 18.9mm, the Triton 700 is sleek enough to be trotted anywhere extreme performance is needed.

The Full HD screen promises to reflect to users the stunning visuals extended to them by the system’s VR ready GPU and processor while surround sound is more than possible through Dolby ATMOS for an immersive gaming experience.

Its low-profile mechanical keyboard sports slim keys and is RGB Backlit which means key luminescence is efficient and backlight colors are customizable.

Corning Gorilla glass glazes the front of the keyboard for the precision touchpad, which also provides a window to the device’s cooling system.

With generous input/output ports placed on either side of the unit, gamers can enjoy the ease of connection for surround gaming up to three monitors Via Thunderbolt 3 or jump their internet connection via ethernet port.

“For heavy gamers looking to share the action with friends this is a dream come true,” enthuses Aquino. “With the Predator Triton 700, all these powerful components and convenient additions are in place, gamers no longer need to be glued to a desktop for a perfect gaming experience.”

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The Predator Triton 700 GTX 1060 model retails at PHP 134,999.00. However, for a limited time, customers get an additional Predator Cestus 500 mouse and PHP 3,000-worth of Steam credits for every purchase of the unit.

Meanwhile, interested parties may own the Predator Triton 700 GTX 1080 model for PHP 229,999.00. For a limited time, each purchase of this unit gives customers a Predator Cestus 500 mouse, a Predator Galea 500 gaming headset, and PHP 5,000-worth of Steam credits.

Both units will be available for pre-order online via partner re-sellers Columbia Computers, Complink, Concept Computers, Octagon, PC Corner, PC Express, Thinking Tools, and VillMan. Units can be expected to arrive from 30 to 45 days upon ordering.

To learn more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Facebook page @PredatorGamingPhilippines

New Culture of Work in PH Needed to Succeed in Digital Transformation

Microsoft Study finds that 1 in 2 Filipino workers expect their organizations to invest in culture development and 47% expect leaders to close the digital skills gap

Philippines, September 29, 2017 – The changing face of the workforce in the Philippines has resulted in a need for organizations to foster a new culture of work to achieve digital transformation success, a Microsoft Study1 has concluded. In fact, half of the respondents polled felt that more can be done by their organizations to invest in culture development.

The Study found the following factors influencing the culture of work in the Philippines today:

Increasingly mobile workforce and exposure to new security risks: The rise of mobility and proliferation of mobile and cloud technologies have resulted in individuals working across multiple locations and devices. In fact, the Study found that only 21% of respondents are spending all of their work hours in the office, and 81% of respondents are working off personal smartphones. The latter raises new security challenges for organizations.
The rise of diverse teams: The Study found that 29% of workers in the Philippines are already working in more than 10 teams at any one point in time. With the BPO industry being significant in the country, more workers are working with different and even virtual teams from different locations. This makes the availability of real-time insights and collaboration tools crucial to get work done.
Gaps in employees’ digital skills even as leaders are in the motion of embracing digital transformation: As the bar is raised with new technologies adopted across industries, deployment is uneven. In fact, 47% of respondents feel that more can be done to bridge the digital skills gap among workers.

Said Cian O’Neill, Microsoft Philippines COO and CMO: “The rise of digital technologies, along with a new generation of millennials entering the workforce, has brought about a need to address changing workers’ expectations, knowledge and skills, as well as the tools they use. And with more than half of the world’s millennials residing in Asia, the workplace will need to transform to adapt to the technology habits of these digital natives. In addition, due to deployment of advanced and emerging technologies, organizations need to relook at reskilling its workforce to develop creative and strategic skills for the future.”

Addressing a new culture of work for digital transformation success

Even as 86% of business leaders in the Philippines acknowledge the need to transform into a digital business in order to succeed, people are ultimately the main drivers of digital transformation.

“People are at the heart of digital transformation. Their expectations, knowledge and skills, as well as the tools they use for work, are determining factors in the level of transformation that any organization can achieve. The challenge that they face now is how to implement new ways to foster a modern culture of work to better empower Asia’s workers, especially those at the frontline. By estimates, there are two billion firstline workers globally, and make up majority of our workforce today,” said Bertand Launay, Microsoft Philippines Managing Director.

Today, firstline workers serve as the first point of contact between companies and the rest of the world – first to engage customers, represent brand, and see products and services in action.

To unlock the potential of employees, organizations need to address and elevate their workforce, especially firstline workers, through addressing the core values of the new culture of work:

Unlocking employees’ creativity

Collaboration fuels innovation through sharing of ideas and enables flexibility in how people work through a connected experience, while working seamlessly across devices. However, the Study found that majority of respondents feel restricted in the way they work today, with 64% highlighting that they needed to be physically present in office as equipment or tools used for their line of work is only available in the workplace.

Fuelling teamwork

By equipping all workers with a universal toolkit for collaboration, organizations offer its people choice and ownership as to how they work together and collaborate in real-time. In fact, the Study found that one in two workers highlighted that access to technology for collaboration such that they can respond in a timely manner to internal and external requests was important in their line of work.

Strengthening Security

Today, 74% of respondents are working on employer-issued PCs, but 81% are also working on personal smartphones, which underscores potential security risks. In fact, 76% of respondents admitted to checking personal emails on company-issued devices, and are doing so for convenience sake. Therefore, leaders need to strengthen their security not to put organization’s confidential data at risk to address the need for workers to work without barriers and without impeding productivity.

Bringing Simplicity

With the rise of apps, devices, services and security risks in the workplace, there is a need to streamline the IT management, break down service siloes so that disparate data can be combined and reasoned in new ways and reduce complexity. In fact, a Microsoft Asia Pacific IT leaders study² found that 61% of ITDMs from the market agreed that there is a need to reduce complexity of managing their existing IT security portfolio.

Technology is key for firstline workers to become an integral part of digital transformation success

“We believe that every worker – from the factory floor to the front desk, to the executive boardroom – can contribute to an organization’s collective endeavours. It is our view that involving firstline workers in digital transformation will drive unprecedented opportunity – for workers, the organizations that they work for, and the industries and society at large,” added O’Neill. “At Microsoft, we see the opportunities that can be unlocked with technology by equipping firstline workers with the right tools, such as Microsoft 365. Ultimately, digital transformation projects can only succeed if the right tools are in place for workers to leverage and maximize upon.”

Microsoft has announced the expansion of Microsoft 365, including Microsoft 365 F1, which provides purpose-built capabilities that help foster firstline culture and community, train and upskill employees, digitize business process, deliver real-time expertise, and minimize risk and cost. New intelligent search capabilities, a vision for intelligent communications centring on Microsoft Teams, and security and IT management enhancements to help customers stay secure and compliant were also introduced at Ignite:

Microsoft 365 F1 brings together Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security to empower the more than two billion firstline workers worldwide, who serve as the first point of contact between a company and its customers, or who are directly involved in making products.
Introducing a new vision for intelligent communications, including plans to bring Skype for Business Online capabilities into Microsoft Teams, along with cognitive and data services, making Teams the true hub for teamwork in Office 365, including persistent chat, voice and video.
Intelligent search experiences use AI and machine learning to deliver more relevant search results everywhere you search across Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is delivering improved Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) features like enhanced anti-phishing capabilities, expanded protection to SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams and integration between cloud and on premises identity threat detection capabilities.

Modernizing firstline workforce with Microsoft Cloud

For organizations still on Office 2007, end of support will happen on 11 October. Customers who are still using Office 2007 products and services are encouraged to move to Office 365 or Microsoft 365 to stay supported, and ensure uninterrupted support from Microsoft.

O’Neill said: “With cloud-based productivity tools being a key pick among Asia’s mobile workers to drive greater collaboration among teams, we urge organizations to take the opportunity to evaluate Microsoft 365 as an option to modernize their workforce.”

To learn more about Microsoft 365, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365

S.A.M’s Tools of Learning Make Learning Fun and Easy

The way Seriously Addictive Math (or S.A.M) has changed the way Filipino children appreciate math is undeniable. With their focus away from rote learning and memorization, S.A.M has helped kids learn math concepts independently- emphasizing, instead, on conceptual understanding, critical thinking and solving complex math problems.
Before enrolling in the S.A.M program, students first take a diagnostic assessment so their math skills can already be gauged. This way, kids are given a calibrated learning plan based on their abilities and the pace they will be comfortable in. Once evaluated, they start their sessions with Certified S.A.M. Trainers who have been equipped with various tools and methods needed to coach the child.

With the aim of teaching math in a fun way, the trainers engage kids using dialogue and probing questions. They also use toys and games, as well as a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach which jog up the multi-sensory skills of children. A coaching pedagogy is provided where students are trained to discover their own solutions and explain the process rather than spoon feed the answers. Later on this will make them independent and build their self-confidence when solving math problems.

To reinforce learning, the kids are given colorful and highly-illustrated worksheets for guided practice in class and independent practice at home. These “take home work”, which usually require between 15 to 30 minutes bear narrative instructions and relevant examples. The assignments are also configured using the incremental step up approach, making difficult math concepts simple and easy to understand.

Students who go through the S.A.M program, develop metacognition, heuristics, problem solving and critical thinking, all of which are important as they grow older. Encouraging kids to develop these skills at a young age allows them to be more competitive in high school and in the real world when they graduate.

Armed with these tools, the trainers of S.A.M fully understand that their role is not just to instill knowledge, but also to inculcate discipline and independent learning within the child so they may fully discover that math is a subject that isn’t hard to love, after all.

To know more about S.A.M, you may visit their website at www.seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.ph and https://www.facebook.com/SAM.SingaporeMath.Philippines or call 0977-8239910 | (02) 964 9759

Asian Aesthetic Center: Freeze and Melt Fat Away Permanently

Is it possible to freeze and melt fat away? This is one big question that we attempt to solve but first we must understand how body fat functions in our body.

Body fat as defined in many books is categorized as adipose tissue which is a normal component of the human body. Its primary purpose is to store energy in the form of fat that is then needed for metabolic functions within the body. However, having excess body fat can be physiologically harmful and at the same time can negatively affect one’s appearance. Thus, the idea of the possibility to melt fat away comes to mind when all else failed.

Can body fat be destroyed?

Unfortunately, fat cells are indestructible since our body has a constant number of fat cells that will remain in our lifetime. However, fat cells can be reduced or shrinked in size through various methods like freeze and melt fat away.

You see, when people lose weight their fat cells are also reduce in size but the body will signal the need to rebuild the shrunken fat cells thus the tendency to gain more weight after slimming down is higher. This is when frustration about getting rid of body fat comes into place. This is when most people would give up the fight against being overweight and obesity. However, there is a way to melt fat away through an effective method that Asian Aesthetic Center can best provide.

What is Melt and Freeze The Fat Away?

Asian Aesthetic Center (ACC) has an effective method to slim down the body and face which can melt fat away. It is so good that ACC’s co-founder Dra. Amy Bautista has registered a trademark for “Melt and Freeze The Fat Away”.

Melt and freeze the fat away is a non-invasive procedure that slims down and will melt fat away permanently. This exclusive procedure of Dra. Amy Bautista of Asian Aesthetic Center incorporates the utilization of both controlled heat and freezing technique that will effectively melt fat away for good. As the fat cells self-destruct, it will eventually die then gradually be eliminated naturally from the body. So far, this is an effective and safest fat elimination procedure in the Philippines today that Asian Aesthetic Center can best provide.

Asian Aesthetic Center Unique Approach to Beauty

With Dra. Amy Bautista as the medical director and founder, she incorporates a personal approach in dealing with each client. Being born with artistic talent, at a very young age, she has mastered anatomy, specifically facial and body symmetry which she as a professional medical doctor who specialized in aesthetics integrate on all Asian Aesthetic Center slimming and beauty procedures. Being true to the fact that each person is born differently with unique set of facial/body features, Asian Aesthetic Center ‘freeze and melt fat away’ high-tech and effective fat melting treatment conforms to each individual bodily structure.

Asian Aesthetic Center adheres to the philosophy that each client deserves a tailor-made treatment that would provide natural results. Dra. Amy Bautista list of patients at ACC come up looking naturally beautiful with slimmer waist, sleeker thighs, toned arms, lesser facial lines and even with firmed well-defined chin and neck. This is what the exclusive trademarked ‘melt and freeze the fat away’ can do to anybody who wishes to become naturally good looking with youthful features.

Have you ever thought of getting rid of your body fat for good? Have you ever wonder if there is a way to melt fat away? Like many Asian people, we Filipinos are prone to storing fats in our bodies and these fatty deposits get into areas that we are not most proud of.

Asian Aesthetic Center can help and with Dra. Amy Bautista around, you can surely freeze and melt fat away. Schedule a FREE consultation with Dra. Amy Bautista now and be in your best form just in time for Christmas.

Come and visit their website at https://www.asianaestheticcenter.com/

Like and follow Asian Aesthetic Center on Facebook for updates, inquiries and appointment. https://www.facebook.com/AsianAestheticCenter/

Exploring the Emerald City of the Philippines

Spending most of my residency in the south of Manila, I have never thought there could be much more than the concrete jungle and the modern infrastructures. Instagram-worthy sights and serene surroundings are ready for the taking in this highly-urbanized place, Muntinlupa, which is just a few hours away from my home. As if a valuable stone dug from the ground, cut and processed to reveal its beauty, it now shines as a jewel and is now popularly known as the Emerald City of the Philippines. Also, huge development has taken place in Muntinlupa particularly in Alabang district giving it the monicker of “Most Competitive and Improved City”.

What was once a farming district has now transformed from a village to an urbanized center. Ayala Alabang Village is the cleanest, largest, and most luxurious residential executive subdivision in the country while Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, and Manuela Metropolis are regarded as some of the most prestigious malls in the Philippines. Evia Lifestyle Center, on the other hand, is an upscale commercial center with a European theme and lets you experience world-class shopping. As the number of residents continue to rise, Lumina Heights Muntinlupa is building a mid-rise condominium located at the heart of the bustling community.

As famous TV infomercials say.. but wait there’s more! Muntinlupa is awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Most Business Friendly City in 2001, 2002 & 2006. Unknown to many, Muntinlupa is the first city in the country to ban the usage of plastic bags and Styrofoam for packaging. Furthermore, in September 2015, Muntinlupa received the Seal of Good Local Governance.

It is surprising to find out that at the very location which has given the city its past infamy, the State penitentiary reservation complex reveals peaceful, clean, and safe attractions. The Jamboree Lake was declared as a historical site and said to be the smallest natural lake in the country. Within the vicinity is a park where one can relax and commune with nature. Fishing, bird watching and having picnics are some activities that can be done here.

Palazzo Verde left me in awe. The pages of fairy tale books are materialized and will leave you breathless. The location is perfect for occasions or life’s milestones that deserve nothing less than the best. I can see myself getting wed in a place like this.

Having all kinds of leisure activities around the Emerald city, finding a place to call home is next to impossible. Lumina Heights Muntinlupa is situated at the center of Muntinlupa City’s conveniences – malls, supermarkets, schools, churches, hospitals, and business center. Also, due to its location, it is preferred by city workers.

Renting is a thing of the past since monthly payment is similar to regular rental rates. The units are priced lower than family homes, hence it is affordable. Moreover, it has high property appraisal.

Located at Barangay Poblacion in Muntinlupa City, Lumina Heights is composed of two six-storey residential buildings (a total of 336 saleable units). They offer residents unparalleled comfort and convenience. Here is what you get when you purchase a unit at Lumina Heights Muntinlupa :

24-hour guarded entrance with CCTV camera
Perimeter fence
Gazebo
WiFi-ready common areas
Jogging path
Parking spaces
Future commercial area
Fire detection & alarm system
Automatic fire suppression system
Underground drainage system

It is a great investment to purchase a unit now as the construction is taking place and units will be ready for occupancy in two years time as of this writing.

Functional and cozy, each 18 sqm. studio unit that Lumina Heights Muntinlupa offers is equipped with the essentials that fit your lifestyle.

ACCESSIBILITY

From SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) only 9.9 km away / 24 minutes approximately
From NAIA Expressway (NAIAEX) only 22.8 km away, 39 minutes approximately
From Daang Hari only 6.7 km away, 20 minutes approximately
From Muntinlupa – Cavite Expressway (MCX) only 25.5 km away, 48 minutes approximately
From Alabang – Zapote Road only 9.9 km away, 26 minutes approximately

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS

Asian Hospital & Medical Center (5 km away, approx. 19 mins.)
Beato-Cauilan Hospital (3.1 km away, approx. 11 mins.)

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Iglesia ni Cristo (3.4 km away, approx. 19 mins.)
Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish (1.8 km away, approx. 8 mins.)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3.6 km away, approx. 19 mins.)

HOW TO GET THERE

From Starmall Alabang

Ride a jeepney with a KATARUNGAN signboard (P10.00)
Alight near Camella 4 Subdivision
From Laguna (San Pedro/Pacita)

Ride a jeep with a STARMALL ALABANG signboard (P12.00)

Alight at Poblacion, Muntinlupa
From Poblacion, ride a tricycle going to Balimbing Rd. (P8.00)
From EDSA Ayala

Ride a bus with a signboard PACITA/SAN PEDRO (P36.00)

Get off at Susana Heights
Ride a jeep going to Poblacion, Muntinlupa (P8.00)
From Poblacion, ride a tricycle going to Balimbing Rd. (P8.00)

CONTACT

To know more, visit their showroom at the 3rd floor in Starmall Alabang, get in touch with their marketing staff or through their social media accounts:

Syrell U. Yaba – Marketing Staff

Globe: 0926-657-9240

Smart/Sun: 0947-962-5549

FB Page : Lumina Heights Muntinlupa – Official

Instagram : Lumina Heights Muntinlupa

Google Map Address : https://goo.gl/maps/SNzjYoE2ScM2

3rd Philippine Junior Finance and Investment Summit highlights Ethical Advantage over Technical Advantage

The recently concluded Philippine Junior Finance and Investment Summit at the SMX Convention Center-Manila was a treasure trove of valuable insights into current trends and future direction of the finance industry as a whole.

One of the more noteworthy insights came from speaker Andrew Stotz, President of CFA Society Thailand. His topic, “Ten Ways Ethics Adds Value to You” gave delegates tips into building one’s competitive edge by engaging in ethical practices.

In the CFA Program, there are financial areas covered where one can build competitive advantage like: Financial Accounting, Alternative Investment, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Equity Evaluation, Fixed Income, Asset Allocation and Behavioral Finance. But above all these, according to Stotz, a financial professional must build a high level of competitive advantage in the area of ‘Ethics’. This is a major factor that distinguishes a financial professional from others. “Build this competitive advantage in Ethics, and you’ll be rare,” Stotz said.

Stotz, an award-winning stock market analyst, has twenty years of experience working for various investment banks. He is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research, which helps individuals and institutions build wealth through stock selection and portfolio management.

“I was treated ethically and my family was treated ethically, and I have benefited from it for years; that’s why I wanted to communicate ethics in a simple and positive way,” Stotz said.

As financial professionals, according to Stotz, one must be diligent, loyal, independent, trustworthy, always striving for continuous improvement, must be fair, objective, has a high sense of confidentiality, thorough, and must be able to face and address conflicts head on.

“We are meant to be independent on our work. We serve our clients. As financial professionals, we should fill the gap of our clients’ financial interest. And you should care for your clients as you would your mother,” he said.

“Build your value through ethics. Spend more time building your ethical advantage than building your technical advantage,” Stotz added.

Ms. Rosalia de Leon, Treasurer of the Philippines (Bureau of Treasury Department of Finance) and also the summit’s keynote speaker shared, “Live a balanced-life. Try new things and develop hobbies. Make smart investments today apart from savings.”

She also stressed the importance of PJFIS and its advocacy. “This [PJFIS] is a very useful platform for the students and professionals who really want to pursue a career in finance. I would like to congratulate CFA for hosting this kind of conference that really educates students and young professionals about the finance and investment career and even the problems that may come up,” de Leon said.

PJFIS’ other speakers were Mr. Neil Govier, CFA–Head, Education Asia Pacific (CFA Institute); Ms. April Tan, CFA-Vice President and Head of Research (COL Financial Group, Inc.); Mr. Robert Stammers, CFA-Director of Investor Engagement on the Future of Finance (CFA Institute); Mr. Mark Yu, CFA-President (Retail) and CIO (SEAOIL Philippines Inc.); Mr. Mark Ilao, CFA-Business Development Officer (COL Financial Group Inc.); Mr. Ronilo Balbleran-Vice President for Operation (Research Education and Institutional Development (REID) Foundation); and Mr. Edmund Lee, CFA-President and CEO (Caylum Tracing Institute).

“Being part of the 3rd PJFIS is such a wonderful experience for me as a finance student, because it opened a door for me to know what my craft is all about and broad knowledge that will help me a lot in pursuing my dreams,” Jobelle Balasbas, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Banking and Finance student said. “Upon hearing the speakers, I was left with a question, rather a motivation of, ‘Instead of wasting my time on non-profitable things, why don’t I make my everyday life productive?”

PJFIS is a conference and exhibition catered for students and young professionals who want to advance their personal career and financial wellness. A brainchild of CFA Society Philippines, this project aims to deliver value to the Philippine investment community by providing future investment professionals a clear view of how to properly build a career in finance, an overview of various investment products and tools, and a venue to understand the significance of ethics and professional standards.

Healthier Habits to Squeeze into Busy Schedules

Between meetings, reports, and traveling through crazy traffic, being a typical working Filipino is the perfect excuse to sit back and indulge every time you get a break. Taking time off is the best way to recharge your mind and body, but what happens during the rest of the days when you’re stuck in the daily grind?

Here are three important habits to take up so you not only get on your #fitspiration – you just may start a new lifestyle that helps you not only feel better but live better.

Know where to start

Before you hop on the latest diet and fitness craze, find your starting point. Know where you stand and work from there. Not everyone is running the same marathon, so join the one that’s meant for you.

Thanks to the power of the internet, there are now hundreds of free tools that can give you a general idea of what your health status is. BPI-Philam offers wellness tools like the Philam Vitality Active which can be accessed online for free. Users can get a quick assessment of their health status, and then get a corresponding activity recommendation to improve this.

If you’re willing to take it a step further, the Philam Vitality program can help you start your total wellness journey. Activate your membership to Philam Vitality and get access to different health checks online, and discounts on basic and selected advanced screens from medical partners such as Makati Medical Center, and Hi-Precision Diagnostics – all of which aim to give you an understanding of your current health status.

Make the right moves

Once you know how healthy your body is, it’s easier to know what needs to be done to live better.

Don’t expect to stay committed to a full hour of lifting and cardio on the get go. Ease into ten-minute workouts, jogging around the village, or doing planks while you watch the latest episodes on Netflix. No matter how quick your workout is, gear up for your routine to train your mind to get your body moving.

Policy-holders of BPI Philam that will avail of Philam Vitality membership are given preferential rates to different active lifestyle brands, which makes fulfilling one’s health goals easier. For one, members gets 70% off elite membership at Gold’s Gym making staying in shape more accessible. Need the right gear? Members get 25% off regular priced items at Toby’s and selected fitness tracker from Garmin.

Reward yourself

It may sound simple, but deciding to make a lifestyle change to live healthier is never easy. Therefore, always find ways to reward yourself for a job well done!

As you lead a healthier lifestyle, you effortlessly earn points through Philam Vitality that gets you freebies, treats, and discounts on theme parks, cinema tickets, hotel accommodations, and airline bookings. What‘s best is that you get an upfront 20% additional coverage on your Philam Vitality-powered premium on the first year, which can increase up to a maximum of 50% as you sustain your active lifestyle and move up your Philam Vitality Status.

Are you finally excited to start living better? Then visit any BPI branch near you, or log on to: www.bpi-philam.com

Philam Vitality is a health and wellness program that encourages you to get the best of life by leading a healthier lifestyle. The program will take you to a journey of knowing and improving your health and eventually enjoy the rewards for your health improvements. For more information visit www.bpi-philam.com

Minoxidil Regroe supports Alopecia Awareness Month

September marks the annual Alopecia Awareness Month and Minoxidil Regroe joined the celebration by having the Blue Party.

Minoxidil Regroe joined the world in celebrating the annual Alopecia Awareness Month with its Blue Party. It aimed at heightening awareness as well as helping understand what alopecia is all about and how to cope with this condition.

This noteworthy event happened last September 21, 2017 at Dillinger’s 1903 Steak & Brew Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, gathered bloggers and media friends to help disseminate further information about alopecia. The Blue Party event was Minoxidil Regroe’s way of supporting people who suffer from this condition. In addition, blue is the color of Alopecia Awareness which is celebrated every September. Guests present on the said affair voluntarily cut their hair as a symbolic gesture of showing support to people with alopecia.

During the event, an alopecia advocate and survivor shared her journey about her experience in having this autoimmune condition and how she surpassed her condition despite the stigma attached to it. “Alopecia should not be ignored as it affects not only one’s outer appearance but also one’s inner being. People do not understand that it is not as simple as shedding of hair to one’s scalp or body but an autoimmune condition that resulted to hair loss,” said Au De Leon.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, causing the body’s immune system to attack the hair follicles, resulting in partial or complete hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body. The most common types of alopecia areata are alopecia areata patchy or coin-like patches on the scalp or other areas of the body, alopecia totalis or total hair loss on the scalp, and alopecia universalis or complete loss of hair on the scalp, face and body.

In the website of National Alopecia Areata Foundation, (www.naaf.org), the foundation presented that 147 million people worldwide are affected by alopecia areata with a lifetime risk of 2.1 percent.

Dr. Vinson B. Pineda, a renowned Filipino dermatologist, who brought Minoxidil Regroe in the Philippines was present in the said event. He shed light about alopecia and how Minoxidil Regroe can help people with alopecia in managing their condition. According to Dr. Pineda, Minoxidil Regroe is the first treatment for hair loss and other cases of alopecia that has done wonders for both men and women in addressing their hair loss concerns. “Minoxidil Regroe is scientifically proven safe and effective to grow hair,” explained Dr. Pineda. “Consistent use of Minoxidil Regroe allows hair to grow back longer, regaining their lost confidence and self-esteem,” added Dr. Pineda.

As part of Minoxidil Regroe’s efforts to educate the public about hair loss, the brand has continuously provided and conducted free hair and scalp consultation to its consumers with the support of its trade partners nationwide. This is Minoxidil Regroe’s way of raising awareness about the importance of attaining healthy hair and preventing cases of progressive hair loss that diminish one’s confidence and self-esteem.

For more information regarding Minoxidil Regroe, visit www.regroe.com.ph or follow its facebook page: www.facebook.com/minoxidilregroe.

Minoxidil Regroe Supports Alopecia Awareness Month

Minoxidil Regroe

Minoxidil Regroe supports Alopecia Awareness Month

September marks the annual Alopecia Awareness Month and Minoxidil Regroe joined the celebration by having the Blue Party.

In the website of National Alopecia Areata Foundation, (www.naaf.org), the foundation presented that 147 million people worldwide are affected by alopecia areata with a lifetime risk of 2.1 percent.

For more information regarding Minoxidil Regroe, visit www.regroe.com.ph or follow its facebook page: www.facebook.com/minoxidilregroe.

Acer Philippines partners with Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy, and Salvatore Mann for its Pre-Holiday Promo

Acer Philippines, Salvatorre Mann, Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy; what do they have in common? They lead the pack in their respective industries: Acer in tech and innovations, Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy who has outdone all box-office records, and Salvatore Mann which is every well-dressed gentleman’s go-to partner. A recent event at the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall last September was held to formally launch their tie-ups.

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Producing a short film that was visually nostalgic, lighthearted yet somewhat tear-jerking and easily relatable, Acer Philippines tapped Kita Kita actors Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy. Titled #KasyaPa, the video tugs at heartstrings as it shows the struggles a lot of people experience in work, in life, and especially in love.

Meanwhile, creating an event that embodied both Acer and Salvatore Mann in aesthetics, the Mega Fashion Hall was transformed to fit a sleek runway and was accentuated with neutral tones and elements. This set the backdrop for a striking fashion show where the Salvatore Mann collection, designed exclusively for Acer’s pre-holiday promo was launched.

“We build partnerships with brands and personalities that not only resonate with Acer’s aesthetics and appeal, but help enrich and strengthen them as well,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines’ Sales and Marketing Director. “Empoy and Alessandra, in their most recent film Kita Kita and as seen in #KasyaPa, exhibit relatability and resilience – traits that personify Acer. Meanwhile, Acer laptops and gadgets are sleek and fashionable, yet highly functional – characteristics that define Salvatore Mann bags too.”

The Acer pre-holiday promo will run until October 15, 2017, during which any purchase of Acer laptops and projectors will earn buyers exclusive Salvatore Mann bags. Customers will get a duffel bag or backpack for every purchase of an Acer projector, an Acer Aspire i3-powered laptop or desktop; and both for every purchase of an i5-powered, i7-powered, or all-in-one Acer Aspire laptop or desktop. Additionally, exclusive Salvatore Mann sling bags await SM Advantage, SM Prestige, and BDO Rewards Card Holders. Salvatore Mann is exclusively available in the SM store.

“Salvatore Mann is deeply honored to be partnering with Acer for its pre-holiday promo,” shares Rina Bugayong, Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing for SM Shoes and Bags. “Hand in hand, Salvatore Mann and Acer have shown that style and functionality can be achieved; it need not be one or the other.”

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The #KasyaPa video may be found at the Acer Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH. For more information on the promo, visit: www.acer.com.ph, follow @acerphils on Twitter, and visit the Acer Philippines Facebook page. For more information on Salvatore Mann, follow @salvatoremann on Facebook and Instagram.

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