“My Heart, Your Heart” Health Forum conducted by the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) in Partnership with Allianz PNB Life Insurance

It’s the love month once again dear loved ones, but this isn’t just about giving your special someone flowers and chocolates. February is also the heart awareness month. This is literally a time for “usapang puso”.

In line with the celebration of heart month, “My Heart, Your Heart” A health forum conducted by the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) with the cooperation of Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) aim to promote on how we should take good care of our heart, and to educate every Filipino on what to do to keep our heart in good shape.

The event held at Annabel’s Restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Topics were discussed by the following Speaker-Panelists:

PHA FACES Caravan 

by Dr. Nannette R. Rey, President, PHA

• Fit Heart Minute – quickie pocket exercises throughout the day and workout with a resistance band can burn unwanted pounds. You can do it anytime, anywhere.

• ABCDE Screenings for Doctors – Doctors are humans too.  They need to know their numbers.  They have to walk the talk (Cardiologists are already outnumbered to serve millions of Filipino in the country).

• CPR Ready Ph. 21 / CPR on Wheels & Wings - 25 CWW destinations, 3 Nationwide Mass CPR Trainings from 2016 to 2018 translate to 160,000 CPR-trainees people from all walks of life.  Know how to respond to an emergency. Know how to recognize a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest (procedure in doing Hands Only CPR).

• Education on Healthy Lifestyle-52100 - (5 servings of fruits and vegetables, not more than 2 hours of screentime/not more than 2 grams of added salt; 1 hour of physical activity, 0 sugared beverages and 0 smoking.  Prevention is better than a pound of cure (the Do's and Dont's).

• Sneakers Friday - Wear sneakers/rubber shoes to walk more, ride less.  Start the habit on a Friday and do it more often (an individual should have at least 10,000 steps a day). 

Overview of Pediatric Cardiology Scene in the Philippines
by Dr. Aurelia A. Leus, Vice President, PHA; Chair, Heart Month 2019
(It talks about the awareness on heart diseases and its status in the country).

FAD Diets (Ketogenic and Intermittent Fasting) 

by Dr. Ronald E. Cuyco, PHA Director/Advocacy Committee Chair 

(Issues on Ketogenic and Intermittent diet)

Proposed Wider Philhealth Coverage of STEMI (Heart Attack) Procedure 

by Dr. Eric C. SIson, Chair, PHA Council on Cardia Catheterization 

(advocacy for wider health coverage on STEMI from Philhealth)

The talks provide very informative and timely discussion on heart issues. As an individual everyone should have the knowledge to survive on such situation. 

Allianz PNB Life Insurance is one with the Philippine Heart Association in promoting  a healthy well-being Filipino. No one intends to get sick or hurt, in times of need how can you be protected from the high cost of health care and other medical expenses along with other financial needs. One should realized the importance of having  a financial security for you and your family when it's needed most. Allianz PNB Life Insurance as the most sustainable insurer of 2018 is your life companion for financial assistance. An insurance that has the potential to provide help in your financial plan. 

Reward yourself and your loved ones a more valuable gift this heart month get your family insured. 

#Allianz #PhilippineHeartAssociation #PHA #PhilippineCollegeOfPhysicians #PCP #HeartMonth 
February 12, 2019 (Tuesday) Annabel's Restaurant

DOWNY SPORTS 24-hr ODOR PROTECTION

Guys at the back couldn't stop from smelling their shirts
rinsed with Downy Sports

Being a sport enthusiast or you just simply like engaging yourself into playing sports, and at the same time living in a really humid climate like the Philippines is a huge challenge for us on how to maintain smelling fresh on  entire day or during intense workout. Having an active lifestyle can also be sweaty and feeling stinky at the same time.  If that’s the case, can you handle perspiring while keeping fresh and fine?

Challenge accepted! for those having an active lifestyle  - Smelling fresh all day can now achieve with the newly launched Downy Sports, the world’s best-selling fabric conditioner. The first and only fabric enhancer in the world with 24-hour odor protection technology for your garments. It is designed to provide guaranteed smelling fresh on your clothes throughout the day and getting rid those odors that stink.  Downy Sports keeps you away from all the unpleasant smells that stay on your clothes even under extreme sweat when you’re on a game.

From left to right: Nico Bolzico, Cedric Le Goff &
Alex Gonzaga doing the Chambe! Chambe! Dance Challenge

“The Philippines is a tropical country with high humidity so people tend to sweat a lot, especially when they engage in physical activities and sports.  Many complain of the stench in their clothes whenever they sweat.  We are confident that with the New Downy Sports’ 24-hour deodorant protection, Filipinos will be assure that they will smell and feel fresh even in extreme sweaty situations in their daily routine,” said Cedric Le Goff, Country Category Leader for Downy  Philippines.

Downy Sports recently held the 24-Hour All-Star Freshness Challenge at the Kerry Sports Plaza over at Shangri-la at The Fort. An afternoon of intense physical activities such as basketball game along with  other fitness movements  that includes lay-up matches and the dribbling obstacle course. The event was joined by celebrity-led teams headed by my favorite vlogger and artist Alex Gonzaga and Nico Bolzico a soccer player and fitness enthusiast. Both funny and energetic individuals test each other’s basketball wits and sweat in the court. Making up Team Alex were Thirdy Ravena, Michele Gumabao and Maricel Laxa – Pangilinan. Team Nico with his members Kianna Dy, Joanne Villablanca and Anton Del Rosario. They were all coached by professional basketball celebrities including LA Tenorio, JC Intal, Asi Taulava, Jeff Chan, Marc Pingris and Robert Bolick.

All participants wore jersey washed with Downy Sports, whose innovative malodor-removing technology is activated by friction.  Rubbing clothes releases perfume bubbles that keep the fabrics smelling fresh all day long.

Despite of spending hours on the game of intense action which requires a lot of running, jumping and dribbling, all teammates hung their jerseys in an all-star freshness gallery.  Members were astonished that their jersey maintains its smelling fresh scent with all the sweat and perspiration consumed by their jerseys while they were on the game.

“This is just awesome.  My jersey still smells great even if it’s drenched in sweat.  And the best this is that I feel fresh.  

Considering my lifestyle, I’ll definitely make sure that my clothes are washed with Downy Sports so that I’ll always smell fresh.  

Definitely, wifezilla-approved!” said Nico Bolzico.

Alex agreed. “I can’t believe that my jersey still smells good even after those sweaty games.  

Downy Sports is really a refreshing discovery, and now I know I’ll get to stay fresh all day – whether it’s for sports or for the everyday hustle with tapings, vlogging, events and shopping!”

Keep living the active lifestyle or do your regular exercise routine without worrying from awful smell of sweat & perspiration with extreme malodor protection that Downy Sports provides you can own the winning confidence of smelling fresh having that 24-hour odor protection on your fabric.

Downy Sports is now available in all major retailers nationwide and online via Shopee at https://shopee.ph/pghomecareofficialstore.  Learn more by visiting https://www.facebook.com/DownyPhilippines/.

A fresh smell that last with Downy Sports 24-hour odor protection.

#DownySports #24hrFRESHNESS #FabricConditioner

January 30, 2019 (Wednesday) Kerry Sports Arena Shangrila Fort

My White Card Mobile App

Start the New Year right by putting your health on top of your priority. After all being healthy also means being wealthy. But how can we manage and monitor a self-care goal if we do have loaded of works on hand and other unlimited excuses in mind.

Great news! “My White Card” mobile app is a sure-fire way to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle goal in a very convenient way. An easy access on your health and wellness essentials. With just one click away you can have all the medical services they offer that suits all your needs from regular treatments or more specialized procedures and interventions. A well-curated selection of beauty, health and wellness services around the Metro. It does not only save you time but a wise investment on your money as well, for its awesome deals and economical prices await you.

My White Card mobile app was launched at the White Wellness Affair at the Manila House Private Club hosted by a very glamorous Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez, conceptualized by Sante Primera Corporation to provide us maintain our overall well-being in terms of health and wellness issues. Through its collaboration with top health and wellness centers the card member holders can now indulge privileges from their clinic for exclusive deals headed by highly recommended doctors and specialists.

Host of the day Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez

“Wellness cannot be achieved in only a few, seldom visits.  Maintenance and religious monitoring are essential for one to achieve health and wellness goals.  We realize, however, that some people are put off by the cost and inconvenience of setting regular appointments and visiting health and wellness specialists.  To bridge the gap between maintaining a lifestyle of self-care and staying within a budget we launched My White Card which offers enormous savings for members at the convenience of their smartphones,” shares Anne Ricardo, CEO of My White Card.

My White Card offers 3 membership packages that you can choose from depending on your budget capacity and health lifestyle demands.

• Elite membership Php7,999 per year can avail discounts of as much as 10% on products and services from partner clinics. For those who recognize the importance of maintenance and upkeep in matters pertaining to their health and wellness.

• Premium membership Php11,899.00 per year is entitles to as much as 25% discount on products and services. It suits for those that demands a wider selection of choices to stabilize more your wellness and healthy way of living.

• Luxury tier membership Php25,000.00 per year offers the superb level of discounts of up to 50% off on products and services. Provides access to the highest value offers, exclusivity and pampering along with promos and discounts. To maintain a highest level of health and wellness status this package is definitely the right opt for a health-conscious you.

“We can’t stress enough the importance of maintenance in ensuring one’s wellness and health.  With My White Card, we hope that more Filipinos will be on the road to be on the road to better health and wellness” Anne Ricardo concluded.

My White Card’s partner clinics are conveniently located in Centuria Medical, Makati City.  The list includes Asian Stem Cell Institute, White House, New Life Centuria, Asia Square Center, Skin Touch, Molecular Immunology, Alpha Chiropractics, Pinnacle Perfomrnace, Prive, Auris, Core, etc.  More clinics across Metro Manila will soon be added to its network, with more valuable promos and discounts to be offered to members.

Team White Card

The My White Card mobile application will be available for download for iOs and the Google Play Store beginning January 24, 2010.  Enjoy introductory prices 50% off when you sign up for a membership! Visit http://www.mywhitecard.ph/ for more information and latest updates regarding your membership.

So considered yourself lucky with all the benefits that My White Card has in store for you.

#MyWhiteCard #MyWhiteCardMobileApp

January 24, 2019 (Thursday) Manila House Private Club