9:25 PM

Say Goodbye to Hair Damage with Haircare’s Newest Rice Oil Essence Trend

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If it’s worth any consolation, 2020 has been such an inventive year for the beauty community. The beauty world has been constantly introducing big ingredient innovations we’ve never seen possible before. Just take a look at the micellar and collagen trends that were only thought to be beneficial for the skin but are now being sought after for hair. Who knows what’s next? And yet here we are again. 
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12:22 PM

ROWA Enters the Philippines with affordable Smart Android TVs

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Armed with a promise to provide its consumers with a smarter way to watch, enjoy, and play without breaking the bank, ROWA enters the Philippine market through its official store in Lazada. Starting this November, Filipinos can now enjoy and experience the brand’s high-quality Smart Android TVs available at an affordable price. Established in Shenzhen, China’s most competitive and innovative city, ROWA is a consumer electronics and home appliance company known as a game player when it comes to high quality smart televisions and top of the [.....]

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8:01 PM

PCPPI’s Playbook on new normal promotes self-care and mental well-being

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainties and disruptions in the lives of most Filipinos, including businesses nationwide. 
When the National Government mandated all business establishments to implement COVID-19 Prevention and Control Measures to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) complied and implemented immediate and essential changes in its operations in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its people. 
PCPPI created a playbook that contains action points, polices and procedures, and served as a primary guide to the company’s “new normal.” 
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3:15 PM

Sterling Bank accelerates adoption of digital payments through QR code

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Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) continues to strengthen its digitization efforts by improving its online banking platform with the implementation of the Sterling Bank QR Pay. Among the BSP-supervised financial institutions, SBA is one of the first thrift banks that has adopted the National Quick Response Code Standard (QRPh).

“The advantage of using QR code is that it facilitates instant payment or fund transfer without the need to manually key in the account details,” said Mr. Cecilio San Pedro, SBA's President and CEO. This lessens the errors and makes [.....]

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4:45 PM

Aloe Vera, The Clean Beauty Holy Grail Reshaping Hair Care

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As attractive as they look like in a pot, aloe vera plants have been hailed as a natural ingredient with many positive skin benefits for thousands of years. Aloe vera leaves are full of gel-like texture that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids.
Aloe Vera also contains enzymes that repair dead skin cells, while moisturizing the skin. It is rich in vitamins C and E which are nutrients that improve the skin's elasticity, for a firmer and youthful look.
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11:46 PM

Why Igorots in Metro Manila directly source goods from farmers?

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Two pesos a kilo for cabbage. Four pesos for cucumber.After spending money to bring their produce to the nearest vegetable trading post in the last week of July, Cordilleran farmers were given a cruel rate, crushing their hope of raising cash to buy seeds for the next harvest. A Sad Story for New-Gen FarmersShereen Umayat and Jessica Dapliyan, two young farmers from Sagada, had a cheaper option for their next maturing vegetables- let the plants rot in the farmland to stop having additional expenses. Asked how much she has spent [.....]

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2:24 PM

FIVE THINGS YOU DO BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A JOURNAL

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How to heal that lockdown brain one entry at a time, so you can power through.
2020 was a year of uncertainty and consecutive challenges. We spent most of our days in isolation that we’ve almost lost track of time. As we try to regain some balance and slowly recover from how the lockdown has affected our lives, we turn to building good habits that can help us cope and emerge stronger than before. One of them is through journaling.
Medical experts and psychologists have reminded us that keeping a [.....]

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9:02 PM

No More Game Downtime with Vivo V19 Neo’s Large-Capacity 4500mAh Li-Po Battery

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Nowadays, with people spending most of their time online, some have become dependent on electronic devices, especially smartphones, to keep them connected with friends and loved ones, and to conveniently pursue and enjoy their lifestyles.
And with different activities—messaging on various platforms, posting on social media, surfing the internet, buying from online stores, listening to music, watching movies and videos, and playing online games—keeping people busy on their smartphones wherever they may be, it would truly be disappointing to get a low battery [.....]

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7:14 PM

Sun Life Launches Campaign To Empower Filipinos to Rise Above CoVid-19

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In response to CoVid-19, Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (“Sun Life”) officially launched its latest online campaign: “Rise Together to a Bright New World”. This is to enable Filipinos to begin their journey in financial recovery amidst the pandemic.

It includes initiatives ranging from online financial literacy sessions to digital tools, all of which aim to empower Filipinos to get back on track in their financial goals, as well as their health and wellness aspirations.
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