Enjoy the ultimate K-Maya experience when supporting your K-faves with PayMaya! 

From Hyun Bin, to BTS, to kilig K-dramas, the K-craze has truly taken over the hearts of many Filipinos. Whether you’re a BTS fan buying the new McDonald's BTS meal, or a K-drama fan watching your favorite oppa online, PayMaya has got you covered as it lets you enjoy the ultimate K-Maya experience with convenient cashless transactions and exclusive cashback rewards.  

  

Here are three ways you can take advantage of the ultimate K-Maya experience with just a few taps using your PayMaya app:   

  

1. Get an exclusive 50% cashback on The BTS Meal from McDonald’s  

Whether you’re an avid BTS fan or simply craving for McNuggets dipped in the new Sweet chili and Cajun sauce, you can enjoy a smooth like butter experience when purchasing the famous McDonald’s BTS Meal right inside your PayMaya app – with the PayMaya Mall.   

  

On top of having a hassle-free transaction, you can also get an exclusive 50% cashback reward of up to P135 when you use your PayMaya-linked mobile number to pay for your meal with a minimum spend of P270. 

  

To take advantage of this sweet deal, simply tap ‘Maya Mall’ inside your PayMaya app, choose Food, and tap McDonald’s. From there, select the BTS Meal, click Pay with PayMaya on the Checkout Page and input your PayMaya-linked mobile number and password. You will then receive your cashback voucher for this reward which you can claim by clicking the 'Voucher' icon on your app. This promo runs on July 5-8, 2021, and July 12-15, 2021.  

  

McDonald’s is just one of the over 350 brands that you can explore at the PayMaya Mall to enjoy a more convenient and rewarding shopping experience for your everyday essentials.   

  

2.      Enjoy a hassle-free subscription on Spotify Premium  

  

Subscribe to Spotify Premium with your PayMaya to get a next-level experience when listening to your favorite K-Pop artists from BTS to IU and enjoy your sound trip ad-free, and even offline!  

  

Signing up is easy because all you need is your PayMaya-linked mobile number. Simply go to www.spotify.com/premium, choose your desired plan, select PayMaya as your payment option, and input your PayMaya-linked mobile number to complete the payment.   

  

That’s it! Simple and hassle-free so you can spend more of your time listening to your favorite K-Pop tracks. Who knows, you might even discover other stan-worthy K-pop artists there!  

  

3.      Give yourself (and your friends) the gift of K-Drama goodness  

  

Access the latest episodes of your favorite K-drama, fun variety shows, and other Asian content with a subscription to video streaming provider, Viu made easier with PayMaya. If you’re feeling generous, you can also send these packages as a gift to your loved ones!   

  

With your PayMaya app, you can avail of sulit Viu packages fit for your budget like a 3-day subscription for P29 with VIU29, 7-day subscription for P50 with VIU50, and a one-month subscription for P99 with VIU99. To get these packages for yourself or for your friends, just head to ‘Treats’ on your PayMaya app, type in VIU in the search tab, and choose the subscription package you’d like to avail.   

  

On top of these awesome deals and added convenience, paying for your favorite K-Pop merch is also so much easier with PayMaya. Use your virtual or physical PayMaya card for your payments, or transfer funds to other PayMaya or bank accounts – all within your app.   

 

With these awesome rewards and cashless convenience from PayMaya, supporting your bias, listening to your favorite K-Pop music, or watching K-drama is so much more enjoyable. Get the ultimate K-Maya experience by downloading the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and registering an account. 

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government.   

  

It provides more than 35 million Filipinos with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 250,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 40,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.     

  

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

 Empowering every Filipina through walang dudang alaga

Binibining Pilipinas and Silka team up for this year’s pageant

The Filipina has captivated the world. For many years, she has captured the hearts and imagination of the globe, not only because of her innate beauty, but also because of her undeniable intelligence, unparalleled grace, and committed drive to positively impact society.

Binibining Pilipinas has been proudly bannering these traits on the international stage, proving again and again the uniqueness of the Filipina. Now, on its 57^th year, the most prestigious pageant in the country finds a new ally in Silka, which for two decades has been giving Filipinas walang dudang alaga. These two forces have come together to propel Filipino women to greater heights! 

Samantha Panlilio, Lois Anne Badando, Patricia Garcia, Arianne Desiree Viardo, and Princess Kein Guanzon

The partnership between Binibining Pilipinas and Silka comes as the latter celebrates a special milestone—its 20th anniversary. As Silka has built a legacy of empowering women through self-care / alaga sa sarili, teaming up with Binibining Pilipinas is significant in reinforcing commitment to women while positively impacting society at large.

Shanon Tampon, Meiji Cruz, Patricia Denise Babista, Shaira Rona, and Maureen Montagne

“Binibining Pilipinas has built itself to be the most prestigious pageant in the country. But more than that, it has been an organization that proudly advocates for the Filipina to the world,” according to Jane Co, VP for Marketing of Cosmetique Asia Corporation. “We, at Silka, are very proud to work with them in this year’s pageant as we aim to once again crown Filipina women that will represent the best of our country internationally.”

Vianca Marcelo, Cinderella Faye Obenita, Alexandra Rosales, Justine Felizarta, and Karen Laurrie Mendoza

This new relationship between the two organizations will result in a new special award to be given for the first time in this year’s Binibining Pilipinas pageant: the Binibining Alagang Silka title.

Kimberly Tiquestiques, Hannah Arnold, Mary Ruth Erika Quin, Gabrielle Basiano, and  Lovely Mercado

Aside from this special title, Silka will also have the unique opportunity of being entrusted with caring for the skin of the 34 beautiful Binibining Pilipinas candidates this year and empowering them to be the best they can be.

Carina Carino, Czarina Guiao, Jashmin Dimaculangan, Francesca Taruc, and Honey Cartasano

 

“The candidates of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas are the embodiment of the adage ‘grace under pressure’. We are here to give them walang dudang alaga and to help them take better care of themselves so that they can always put their best foot forward whatever opportunity they pursue,” Eunice de Belen, Senior Brand Manager of Silka added.

Noriza Valerio, Graciella Lehman, Danica Peralta Acuna, Alexandra Faith Garcia, and Mercede Pair

 

Silka has built its name by empowering Filipinas to be the best they can be through skin care products that are of the highest quality, and yet affordable. Their skincare products include bar and liquid soaps, lotion, deodorant, and facial care line. This legacy of excellence and empowerment has made Silka one of the most trusted and leading beauty brands in the country. In fact, it recently received the Best Brightening Bar Soap award from the Cosmopolitan Beauty Hot List 2021.

Micca Rosal, Leslie Anne Ticaro, Bellatrix Tan, and Honey Be Parenas

“We are humbled by the trust given by our new partner. This special tie-up with a trusted brand like Silka will allow us to continue our goal to look for empowered Filipina and showcase them in the whole world,” according to Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom Inc. and Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) board member.

 

To know more about Silka, like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You may also visit their official stores on Lazada and Shopee to purchase any of their products.

 

To keep updated about Binibining Pilipinas, visit https://www.bbpilipinas.com/. You may also like and follow them on Facebook

 

Medical Experts Answer Most Asked Questions About Cough and COVID-19 in Kwentong Viral News Webinar

 

The dangers of misinformation have become another threat amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Due to lack of proper knowledge, people tend to be confused and paranoid about the symptoms, modes of transmission, and ways to prevent the virus.

 

How does a regular cough differs from one that’s caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus? Is tuob a sure solution for COVID-19? Can over-the-counter (OTC) drugs help? Through the Kwentong Viral News webinar, three medical experts shed light on these common questions about COVID-19 and cough.

 

Causes of cough

Coughing is the body’s natural reflex to get rid of unwanted elements like smoke, dust, and other irritants as well as phlegm in the airways and lungs.

 

“Essentially, ang ubo ay senyales na may underlying [na problema] or meron tayong ibang sakit.” said Dr. Earl Sempio, Biochemist and Pulmonologist. (Essentially, it’s a sign of an underlying problem or sickness.)

 

Acute infectious coughs are caused by bacteria or viral infections that are usually accompanied by fever, body pain, and other signs of infection.

 

Distinguishing a regular cough from COVID-19

Contrary to misconceptions, there's no single indicator whether a cough is COVID-19-related or not. “Mahirap sabihin na yung ubo is due to COVID-19. Ang importante kapag nagka-ubo ka, protect others. Mag-isolate na kayo muna,” (It’s not easy to determine whether a cough is due to COVID-19 or not, so if you have a cough, it’s better to protect others and self-isolate.) said Dr. Joseph Adrian Buensalido, Infectious Diseases Specialist. “Kahit ang doktor hindi namin masasabi kung COVID-19 ‘yan unless mapatest natin.” (Even doctors cannot certainly say that a patient has COVID-19 without testing.)

 

COVID-19 cases can be classified as mild, moderate, severe or critical depending on the severity of symptoms.

 

Managing COVID-19 cases at home

Dr. Buensalido likened mild COVID-19 cases to common cold or flu, which can be managed and treated at home with proper rest and intake of fluids. However, proper isolation should still be strictly observed in order to prevent the spread of the virus to other members of the household.

 

OTC medicines such as Carbocisteine can be helpful to relieve symptoms like coughs with thick and hard to expel phlegm while supplements like Zinc can help strengthen the immune system to fight off viruses and bacteria.

 

How Carbocisteine and Zinc help the body recover faster from cough

Mucolytics like Carbocisteine help clear the chest by making phlegm (mucus) less sticky and easier to cough up. Additionally, Dr. Gwen Agra, Internist and Pulmonologist, also cited a study where Carbocisteine was proven to lessen the growth of rhinovirus (common cold) in cultured human airway cells and decrease inflammatory chemicals.

 

“Ibig sabihin meron din siyang konting anti-inflammatory effect at nakakatulong din siyang magsuppress ng virus hindi lang sa common cold, meron din sa influenza,” she added. (It means Carbocisteine has a bit of an anti-inflammatory effect and it helps suppress viruses like the common cold and influenza.)

 

Zinc, on the other hand, is crucial for growth, development, and maintenance of immune function. In fact, there are several studies that show how Zinc can help resolve the common cold faster due to its action on immunity. “Nababawasan niya ng mga dalawa hanggang tatlong araw yung illness. At ang Zinc, magaling siya actually sa viruses kasi ang number one cause ng karaniwang sipon ay rhinovirus at ang number two, even before the pandemic, ay coronavirus,” said Dr. Buensalido. (Zinc lessens the days of illness from two to three days and is great in suppressing viruses like rhinovirus and coronavirus that usually cause the common cold.)

 

The mucolytic and anti-inflammatory properties of Carbocisteine combined with the right levels of Zinc for immunity is definitely a powerful combination against coughs caused by viral infections.

 

In a local study conducted by Dr. Agra and her team among patients with non-bacterial cough, it was found that the combination of Carbocisteine and Zinc for treatment resulted in reduced severity of cough caused by virus in 3 days and resolution of cough in just 5 days compared to the 10 to 14 days of recovery.

 

Watch the full webinar here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=207174681273728&ref=watch_permalink

5 facts and fallacies on vaccines

 

AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, debunks 5 vaccine myths to help the people have a better understanding before they get vaccinated.

5 facts and fallacies on vaccines

 

Vaccines have been around for a while, but an age-old debate has resurfaced along with the availability of those that address COVID-19. Are they safe and effective?

 

AXA, one of the Philippines’ leading insurance providers, takes a closer look at the myths and misconceptions, as well as the hard facts, which can help you decide if vaccines, indeed, do the job they’re intended for.

 

Myth 1: Vaccines can make a person sick.

Fact: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you can’t get sick when administered with a vaccine. However, some people can experience mild side effects, such as soreness on the part of the body where the vaccine was injected. Such side effects disappear quickly, and more serious side effects are not common.

 

Myth 2: Vaccines can cause the very disease it aims to address.

Fact: It is unlikely that a vaccine can cause a disease to develop, but certain individuals may not reach the needed immunity level from the vaccine to fight the disease. Like most medicines, some vaccines aren’t 100% effective and people react to it differently, affecting its efficacy, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This doesn’t mean that a vaccine isn’t safe or effective or is a catalyst for the disease. It only shows that a few may not respond to it as well as others, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &Immunology (AAAAI).

 

Myth 3: It is better to get natural immunity from a disease than get it from a vaccine.

Fact: Without being vaccinated, your body may build immunity from natural infection, but you also put yourself at risk for serious complications and even death. For example, when you don’t get your child vaccinated for Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b), this may cause intellectual disability. Without getting vaccinated for measles, this may lead to death, according to WHO.

 

The same is true with the COVID-19 vaccine that has been hotly debated recently. Without getting vaccinated, it may lead to hospitalization or death. According to the CDC, you may also develop what is called “long-COVID,” where you may experience the chronic symptoms associated with the disease, like headaches or shortness of breath-.     

 

Myth 4: COVID-19 vaccines can give you the disease or may have serious side effects.

Fact: COVID-19 vaccines are designed to build immunity against the disease by using weakened or killed SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19. As for the adverse effects, there are some mild or short-term effects associated with these vaccines, such as fever, headaches, or body aches, which signal that the vaccine is working to build your immune system against the disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S. However, it is recommended that you consult a doctor if you have allergies or any other pre-existing medical condition to assess your risk.

 

Myth 5: You get immunity for life when vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fact: According to the CDC, it’s still early to tell if a shot or two of the COVID-19 vaccine can give you life immunity. Studies continue to be conducted on a regular basis to check for its long-lasting effects, and formulas continue to be adjusted to develop immunity against other strains or variants of the disease.

 

Immunity against certain diseases doesn’t happen overnight, but research has shown that vaccines effectively provide protection against some of life’s most dreaded diseases. For critical illnesses that you may encounter as you get older, the best way to safeguard your health against them is to get protected as early as now.

 

The best way to do this is to get yourself a health insurance plan like AXA’s Global Health Access, which offers customers the best access to healthcare services here and abroad.

“Aside from the threats of COVID-19, critical illnesses like cancer, stroke, and heart attack remain in our midst, so we should also protect ourselves against them. With Global Health Access, it is easier for policyholders to avail of medical care wherever they are in the world through our partnership with over 1,400 hospitals and clinics locally and over 9,000 hospitals worldwide,” says Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer of AXA Philippines.

Global Health Access policyholders can now reimburse COVID-19 vaccine costs up to P5,000 and other eligible home care expenses, boosting the confidence of our customers in these challenging times. See here the full details of the coverage.

Global Health Access also includes coverage for epidemic and pandemic diseases like COVID-19, allowing customers to get comprehensive treatment for such illnesses, on top of other top-tier health benefits, such as up to P175 million coverage for inpatient and outpatients treatments and executive health checkups of up to P20,000 per year. Moreover, the health plan allows cashless payments, which makes it more convenient for customers these days due to the ongoing pandemic.

When it comes to health, it’s always better to boost your protection. To know more about Global Health Access, visit www.axa.com.ph/health-protection/global-health-access.

AXA Philippines MyLifeChoice lets policyholders personalize their policies according to their set of life goals.

 

 Protect your life goals with AXA Philippines’ MyLifeChoice

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have shifted our focus to protecting ourselves and our family from the negative impact of the virus. While doing so is critical at this time, it’s important to not lose sight of our goals that will see us through life when this pandemic is over. Whether it’s preparing for retirement, starting a business, saving up for your child’s education or for an emergency fund, goals are important because they serve as a compass to guide us on what we really want to achieve in life.

To help ensure you continue to pursue your goals, AXA Philippines is offering MyLifeChoice, a protection and investment plan that allows policyholders to personalize their policies according to their unique needs and priorities.

“The pandemic has made us realize the significance of protecting our life goals, which can be done through better preparation in case of emergencies and other unforeseen events. AXA MyLifeChoice can help you achieve your goals by covering you from the unexpected,” explains Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president and chief executive officer.

Undoubtedly, setting life goals can be quite daunting, especially these days with the ongoing pandemic forcing us to focus on more urgent matters instead. According to financial planner Aya Laraya, even pre-pandemic, setting life goals was already a challenge for many Filipinos. Some would rather focus on purchases that provide instant gratification instead of saving money, others believe it’s taboo or bad luck to prepare for bad events, while some would rather spend on other priorities.

 

But MyLifeChoice eases all that with the help of an AXA Financial Partner. The MyLIfeChoice policy allows you and the advisor to co-create a plan that’s based on your individual goals, priorities, budget, and level of protection need. Your AXA Financial Partner can also help you choose the right set of funds for you, depending on your investment risk appetite.

 

Not only that, what is great about MyLifeChoice is that you can already enjoy a start-up bonus on day one of your policy, which is equivalent to 70 percent of your first year premium invested in an AXA fund when you keep your investment for the long term. This bonus is on top of the invested units from the policyholder’s regular premium payments. 

With the help of an AXA Financial Partner, and the added benefit of the start-up bonus, you’re better poised to achieve your life goals with MyLifeChoice. To know more about the variants of MyLifeChoice and to see which one suits your needs, book an appointment with an AXA Financial Partner at www.axa.com.ph/mylifechoice.

Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special with K-Pop Band Treasure, Spongecola, and Barbie Almalbis

Get free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, and ₱1 Deals including flash deals from leading brands such as Nestlé, Enfagrow, Vivo, and more

Get a Chance to Win ₱7 Million Worth of Prizes and Enjoy Performances from K-Pop Band Treasure, Spongecola, and Barbie Almalbis at Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces its 7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, airing on GMA 7 and Shopee Live this July 7, 9:30-11:30 PM. Filipinos can expect an exciting night full of limited-time flash deals from top brands, performances from local artists and K-Pop group Treasure, big prizes amounting to ₱7,000,000, and more.

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “As Shopee wraps up the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale on a high note with our TV Special, we’d like to express our gratitude to our valued shoppers and partners for all the milestones we’ve reached thus far. Throughout the rest of 2021, we remain committed to continuously improving the online shopping experience through even more rewarding campaigns that provide joy to Filipinos and meet the demands of the growing local e-commerce landscape.”

 

Here are the highlights of the Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special:

 

●     Exclusive flash deals from top brands in the country

Throughout the show, deal hunters can enjoy big savings with flash deals from leading brands such as Belo Essentials, Huawei, Reckitt Benckiser, Realme, Puregold, Bonchon, Adidas, SM, OPPO, Potato Corner, Gong Cha, Domino's, Lawson, and Moonleaf.

 

●     Exciting performances from K-Pop and OPM acts

After thrilling fans with their Philippine television debut last Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year TV Special, K-Pop boy band Treasure returns for another set of performances with “I Love You,” “Orange,” and “Going Crazy.” OPM fans can also catch top Pinoy talents such as Barbie Almalbis, Spongecola, Xian Lim, Lani Misalucha, Kate Valdez, and more surprise guests.

 

●     Over ₱7,000,000 worth of prizes

Viewers can play three Shopee Shake sessions, during which they can win ₱300,000, ₱500,000, or ₱700,000, respectively. One lucky viewer can also win the ₱1,000,000 jackpot prize by joining Shopee Milyonaryo. Meanwhile, shoppers should stay tuned to claim up to ₱4,500,000 worth of Shopee vouchers.

 

Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

 

Until July 7, shoppers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, up to 20% cashback, and exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals at Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale.

 

They can also get big discounts up to 90% off on leading brands.

Users should top up their ShopeePay wallets through their debit cards, linked bank accounts, or other conventional methods for more exclusive promotions. This July 7, ShopeePay users can enjoy up to 77% cashback, ₱5 worth of load for only ₱1, and up to 35% cashback on Bills Payment. Users who top up their ShopeePay wallets on July 6 can also win ₱20,000!

 

For more information on the Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/7-7.

 

 

Nestlé agronomist conducting training for farmers under the Nescafé Plan.

Nestlé Philippines supports Pilipinas Kontra Gutom Movement

 

Hunger and malnutrition are among the most urgent concerns of Filipinos, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey by the Social Weather Stations found that 20.9 percent or 5.2 million Filipinos experienced hunger from May to July 2020, the highest recorded since September 2014.

In addressing this challenge, Task Force Zero Hunger (TFZH) has initiated Pilipinas Kontra Gutom (PKG), a national and multi-sectoral movement against hunger composed of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies from different industries. The program aims to reach one million Filipinos by 2022 and end hunger in 2030 by implementing the following work streams: ensuring food availability and accessibility, securing nutrition adequacy, and providing assistance for farmers and fisherfolk.

Fourth from left is Sec. William Dar - Secretary of Department of Agriculture, who led the National Food Security Summit with the theme “Food for today and beyond: transforming Philippine Agriculture”. During the closing ceremony, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles presented Pilipinas Kontra Gutom with support from the private sector including Nestlé PH.

 

Nestlé Philippines is the private sector co-lead of work stream #1 – food availability and accessibility – through its NESCAFÉ Plan, with the vision to elevate farming as a dignified, sustainable profession.  Government partners for work stream #1 are the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Agrarian Reform, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Department of Trade and Industry.

 

Within PKG, Nestlé Philippines through its NESCAFÉ Plan will provide mentorship in agricultural technology and training to farmers, with the NESCAFÉ Better Farming Practices helping them improve the quality and quantity of their coffee yields using more sustainable and profitable methods.

 

The NESCAFÉ Plan is a global initiative that helps ensure a sustainable supply of quality green coffee. Through it, coffee farmers are provided access to superior quality plantlets, technology transfer via training, a support network of agronomists, and strategically located buying stations close to coffee areas so farmers can sell directly to Nestlé.

 

“Nestlé Philippines is proud to support the Pilipinas Kontra Gutom Movement. In line with one of PKG’s thrusts focusing on farming assistance, we want to make coffee farming a sustainable livelihood for our local farmers in the economic, environmental and social aspects.  With the NESCAFÉ Plan, they can learn about the best available technologies and techniques that seek to elevate coffee farming from subsistence to agripreneurship, enhancing their quality of life,” said Nestlé Philippines Chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki.

The official coming of the rainy season means that we can finally say goodbye to the hot, sticky weather. The flipside though is that along with the rains is the likelihood of mold build-up, which produces tiny spores that reproduce. Actually, it’s the damp spots in your home where molds are likely to grow, which can then cause troublesome allergies – sneezing, coughing, congestion, watery and itchy eyes.

It’s raining great deals and superior Lysol products during Shopee’s 7.7 sale!

Thanks to Lysol, you no longer need to suffer from mold-induced allergies with just the properly using their product, coupled with proper cleaning and prevention practices, to help nip mold growth before it starts.

By ensuring that the air flows freely inside your home and humidity levels remain low, plus checking for possible leaks in the roof, walls, and plumbing, and also the proven reliability of Lysol Disinfectant Spray you can say bye-bye to germs, bacteria, fungi, and even other viruses. To know the many ways to use Lysol, read more here

When cleaning hard surfaces – tables and shelves – or soft surfaces – like drapes and rugs – where the presence of mold growth usually occurs, a decent spray of Lysol Disinfectant Spray for example can be of great help. In fact, Lysol should very much be a part of your cleaning arsenal as it effectively gets rid of viruses and bacteria too! 

Lysol Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

And just as the rains begin to arrive, Lysol gives everyone a reason to stock up on Lysol products through a downpour of deals during the Shopee 7.7 sale!

Starting July 4 as a special feature up until July 8, enjoy up to 30% off plus an additional 5% off when buying an additional 3 products! As an added bonus, don’t forget to use the following value-laden vouchers: LYSOL70 for P70 off for a minimum purchase of P699 and LYSOL170 for P170 off for a minimum purchase of P1499.

So, remember to mark your calendars for the coming Lysol Shopee 7.7 sale and enjoy great shopping values by adding to cart Lysol’s line of superior disinfecting sprays—the best way to keep unwanted mold growth at bay!

Nestlé PH supports Plastic 3R Hacks PH in search for innovations to tackle plastic pollution

Industry experts from the private, public and NGO organizations came together as the judges to review the proposals during the final round of the Plastics Hackathon - Team STP , upper left, was declared the winning team 

Nowadays, the younger generation is actively doing its part to save the planet by championing advocacies to combat climate change and plastic waste, supporting sustainable brands and their causes, and promoting the importance of a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. With the help of technology, they are developing practical and effective solutions that haven’t been tried before to address pressing environmental problems.

Recently, young minds harnessed fresh and unique ideas to solve plastic pollution through a nationwide virtual hackathon called Plastic 3R Hacks PH, organized by Redwizard Events Technology in collaboration with the Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities Initiative.

More than 150 participants representing cities and universities across the country registered for the competition and underwent a series of virtual activities to develop their projects. After preliminary judging, ten teams were selected, advancing to the final stage in which they pitched their projects to a board of judges composed of industry experts and representatives from UN-Habitat Philippines and the Government of Japan.

In the end, Team STP from Manila was declared the winner for its project that combined urban farming, data science, and IoT to decrease household generated waste and increase the recovery rate of plastic waste. The team received a cash prize of Php 50,000, which will help it to further develop its project.

The winning team STP Manila with Misha Rabat, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Sustainability of Nestlé Philippines 

With the vision that none of its packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfills and the environment, Nestlé Philippines fully supports initiatives like the Plastic 3R Hacks PH that drive awareness and discourse on the plastic waste crisis. During the program, Misha Rabat, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Sustainability of Nestlé Philippines, shared the company’s initiatives to achieve its ambition of making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 while reducing virgin plastic consumption by 1/3.

“At our research centers in Switzerland and around Asia, we are looking at alternatives to plastics. In the Philippines, one of our recent milestones is the shift from plastic to paper straws for our ready-to-drink products We’re also reducing plastics in our operations and testing refilling stations to distribute our products.”

“One of the things we are doing to avoid our waste ending up in nature is sustaining plastic neutrality. This means we are recovering the equivalent amount of plastic that we put out in the market. Since August last year, we‘ve collected over 18,000 MT of plastic that are repurposed through our cement partners.”

Nestlé Philippines also supports infrastructure for the collection, sorting, and recycling of plastic waste, and has developed school modules, and guide materials for parents and teens on solid waste management endorsed by the National Solid Waste Management Commission.