10 Questions to ask when choosing a health insurance plan

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Maria Health, the Philippines’ first online healthcare exchange platform has recently launched in the country. With Maria Health, Filipinos now have an easier way to understand their healthcare needs, and to compare and select the right plans for them, their families and their businesses.

MANILA, Philippines— Finding the right healthcare plan is not always easy, especially if one is doing it on their own. Availing of a health insurance is a highly individual exercise because each person has different needs. A freelancer’s requirements, for instance, will be very different from that of an employed parent. Someone who lives a sedentary lifestyle will have different needs from that of someone more active. There are many things to consider when one is trying to decide on a plan best for them, so it’s important to closely study one’s options before eventually selecting one. 

HERBALIFE NUTRITION-SPONSORED ATHLETE CRISTIANO RONALDO NAMED BEST FIFA MEN’S PLAYER FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

International football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, an Herbalife Nutrition-sponsored athlete since 2013, was recently named “The Best FIFA Men’s Player” for the second consecutive year.

The award was determined through a combined voting process that included the votes of team captains and managers from national teams all around the globe, an online public ballot of football fans, and votes by a select group of global media representatives.

“Cristiano proves once again that his dedication on the field and commitment to nutrition has elevated him to the top of his game, earning him one of FIFA’s top honors, The Best Men’s Player Award,” said Rich Goudis, CEO of Herbalife Nutrition.

Ronaldo, named the most famous athlete in the world by ESPN, adds to other major awards and accomplishments in 2017.  He won the 2016/17 UEFA Men’s Player of the year for the second consecutive year, after once again leading Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League title and finishing as the top goal scorer, as well as helping his team win the Spanish La Liga cup.  In 2017, he also became the first player to score 100 goals in UEFA Champions League and European competitions.  He currently holds four Ballon d’ Or titles, the annual football award presented by France Football, and is in the running this year for his fifth.

SPEND THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR AT MANILA PAVILION HOTEL

Make your holidays a lot merrier this year with Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino!

Herbalife Nutrition’s Top Philippines Members Win Big at Direct Selling Association of the Philippines Industry Awards

Herbalife Nutrition Philippine top members win big at the recent Direct Selling Association of the Philippines Industry Awards 2017. Presidents Team members (from left)  Jose and Annie Barte and Gina Lyn & Clyde Abbott were all smiles after their inclusion in the elite Hall Of Fame list. They were joined by Rosalio T. Valenzuela, general manager of Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. 

PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 – Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) congratulates top members who were recently recognized at the prestigious Direct-Selling Association of the Philippines Industry Awards.

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S ULTIMATE PIZZA BLOWOUT: EXTENDED!

Buy 1, Take 1 Pizzas at Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel's Patisserie and Seasons

Because you want it, we’ll give it! Manila Pavilion Hotel’s Ultimate Pizza Blowout is extended!

Pop Up Town Quick Facts

Pop up Town is the hippest Christmas Bazaar on the block that will kickstart your holiday shopping partnering with our all-time shopping favorites, novelty and local goodies, brands and pre-loved items from our favorite stars and bloggers. More than just shopping, the event is also filled with shows and activities for all ages!

Pop Up Town has Come to Town!

Make Circuit Makati and Arca South your ultimate entertainment and hassle-free shopping destinations this Yuletide season!

The holidays are just around the corner and the only thing better than the breeze getting colder, nights getting longer and carols filling the air, is the fact that it’s now the time for some shopping! With bazaars in various parts of the Metro that offer almost always similar items, it may be hard to find something unique for loved ones. But don’t fret! There’s a better way to get a head start at crossing out items on your Christmas gift list without having to go from one place to another to find that one-of-a-kind present for your loved ones.

If you happen to live in the city, you’ll be a stone’s throw away to the much-awaited ultimate holiday shopping and entertainment experience! Introducing Pop Up Town—the biggest and hippest Christmas bazaar happening at two of Ayala Land’s sustainable estates: Circuit Makati and Arca South.

These are set on November 17 to 19 at Circuit Makati, and December 2 to 3 at Arca South in Taguig. The bazaar is in its fourth year at Circuit Makati and promises to jumpstart the holiday shopping mood through Pop up Town.

Alden Richards Spreads the Love (not the germs) Through a New Song

Safeguard and the Pambansang Bae team up to remind Filipino to wash their hands

In this year’s Global Handwashing Day celebration, Safeguard has partnered with one of the most prominent personalities in the country today to bring attention to the importance of proper and habitual handwashing. The nation’s leading soap together with the “Pambasang Bae” Alden Richards join forces to educate Filipinos on the importance of handwashing through the power of a song.

Have a #HaenimHome

Steam sterilization has been a parenting practice for years, but as much as it is seen to be effective, it has always required much effort, time, and money. Aside from this, the usual drying practices of wiping or air-drying may even invite bacteria back to newly sterilized items; and most conventional steam sterilizers can only fit around six bottles and can only be used for high-grade plastics and metals that are heat resistant.

3 DAY SALE AT SM CITY SAN MATEO

Enjoy great savings when you shop at SM City San Mateo’s 3-Day Sale on October 13, 14 and 15, 2017!

It’s the perfect time to do some early Christmas shopping when great finds on shoes, bags, clothes and toys are discounted up to 70% off!

On October 13, Friday, SM Prestige card holders shall get an extra 10% discount. Shoppers with SM Advantage Cards shall also get an additional 10% discount when they shop during the 2-hour member special on October 14, Saturday, from 9AM-11AM. Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 14965 Series of 2017

To cap their biggest sale event for the year, SM City San Mateo will also be giving away a brand new Suzuki Celerio to one lucky shopper! Grand draw will be on October 15, 9PM. Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13929, Series of 2017

Happy shopping and see you at SM City San Mateo!

The Next Big Thing

Power Mac Center Spotlight presents Romantic Restored Films from all Decades. 

If you're looking for a unique entertainment experience, look no further than Circuit Makati. The renowned entertainment district, known for hosting most of the country's biggest concerts and events has now partnered with ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula to introduce a one-of-a-kind night -- Spotlight Movie Box, a movie experience for avid fans of Philippine cinema.

Buy 1, Get 1 Treats This October at Waterfront Manila Pavillion Hotel

It's only just October but Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino is out to give you an advance treat before the holidays.

Take your family and loved ones to an Ultimate Pizza Blowout! Double the fun when you buy one whole pizza and get the second one for free, made especially by Italian Chef Giovanni Sias, for only Php 500.00! Don't miss this delightful treat every Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of October from 11:30am onwards only at Seasons and Patisserie.

ZOOBIC NIGHT SAFARI 2017 “A Wild Night Out”

Imagine the wildlife at night. The excitement and enchantment from big cats to flying bats, and other animals in their natural habitat as the evening falls. On October 28, 2017, Zoobic Safari brings back the much awaited “Night Safari”, packed with more thrill and excitement.

Reshape the future today at THE FUTURE CITY: An Interactive Digital Park

An extraordinary learning experience awaits young and the young-at-heart at the Future City. Put your seatbelts on as we take off to the future and explore how we can help reshape your child’s future today through one-of-a-kind interactive installations that will put your eyes and minds in awe.

Open for just one weekend, The Future Park together with NESTLÉ NANKID OPTIPRO FOUR,—a milk designed specifically for your child’s growth and development that helps secure your child’s healthy future through the power of Optimized Protein, launches FUTURE CITY: An Interactive Digital Park.

Discover Greece at Manila Pavilion Hotel

September just got bigger as Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino kicks-off the holiday vibe with some of Greece’s popular dishes and this month's premium room accommodation promos.

Dole Philippines Reignites Recycling Movement

Good habits are ones that are formed early in life and make a lasting impact on an individual’s core values.

Such has been the idea behind Dole Philippines’ latest sustainability initiative, the Sunshine Heroes campaign—a CSR and sustainability drive centered on engaging the schoolchildren and instilling within them the passion for embracing sustainability, through recycling, as a lifestyle and a progressive movement.

“Recycling is a habit that needs to form early. We need to teach kids that all the trash they see laying around our streets and clogging our waterways is because we need more recycling and less trash,” says Ashvin Subramanyam, Vice President for Marketing and Innovations for Dole Asia.

TPE & MLA Workshop Invites You to the First-Time Parents Workshop Series

The Parenting Emporium and Manila workshops want to help you be ultra-prepared for the time when the baby comes as they wish for you to have a safe and healthy pregnancy and baby!

Fun Healthy Snacking for Your Baby

Eating healthy is a habit that begins early in life. But did you know that parents play a big role in giving a solid start for their kids' nutrition?

Sure, toddlers can be fickle and unpredictable when it comes to their diet preferences and appetite, but you can lead the way towards building healthy and nutritious eating habits by simply giving them access to wholesome and nourishing solid food options.

Stay, Dine and Enjoy This August with Manila Pavilion Hotel

This August, Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino introduces a new set of specials from food and beverage to affordable room accommodation offers for everyone to enjoy.

Tips to Getting the Perfect Family Car for You

**Sponsored Post**

According to TopGear, almost half of the Filipino families are car-less. This was the result of a study done in 2014. The survey showed that 47% of the Filipino family do not own a car while 38% own at least one and 16% own more.

This means getting a car is not an easy choice for couples with kids. It has too many things to consider - can we afford buying one? Can we pay the car mortgage? Can we afford to pay it by cash? Is this something we need as soon as possible? How beneficial is it for us? Is it something we can have without sacrificing other family needs?

Natural is Still Best to De-stress Your Tress

Striking a life balance is no easy task to do. It requires hard work and dedication which sometimes can be strenuous to achieve. Can you imagine how overtaxing it is to juggle between your career and providing for your loved ones?

The Reading House

The Reading House is a Literacy Center that aims to help children with Learning Disabilities and Difficulties. The services of The Reading House covers all the sub-skills of reading that we use in order to read continuous passages meaningfully. The Reading House believes that technology is a powerful tool that we all can use to learn effectively. Along with the time-tested multi-sensory approach, The Reading House chose iSpire as its main program to build reading success through an intensive, structured and spiraling curriculum that combines phonemic awareness, phonics spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency in a dynamic 10-step Lesson Plan.

JBL EON ONE & JBL Professional Inauguration

Start Your July with Manila Pavilion Hotel's Special Treat

The most-awaited second half of the year has finally come! Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino, one of the pioneering hotels in the country, had prepared so much for you to choose from this month of July.

Staycation Promos

With fully-renovated rooms ready to indulge you on its 22 floors, Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino has laid a number of affordable room promos with special premium offers for the optimum break that you deserve.

How does Marian Rivera make Garantisadong Ginisarap dishes?

Marian Rivera-Dantes is used to playing different characters: Primetime Queen, recording artist, brand ambassador, style icon, and philanthropist. But her favorite roles by far have been those behind the camera: as wife to Dingdong and mom to Baby Zia.

A Woman's Crowning Glory

**This is a sponsored post. All opinions are the of the writer's. 

A woman's hair is her crowning glory. It is her company where ever she goes. Her hair completes her outfit and how she styles it most often resembles the perspective or outlook that she wants to share with people. 

Many women are willing to spend money just to have a great and fabulous hair. Many would visit salons regularly for hair treatment, rebonding, styling, and coloring. For most women, they think they are not fully dressed without a great hair style. 

Head of the family: not just a provider but a father

Imagine working in a world where time seems to just past by and where almost everything changes instantly. Think of having to keep up with an environment where it costs a lot to stop or even slow down for a while. Sound taxing, right? What more of prioritizing the welfare of everybody in the household on top of it all.

But every head of the family doesn’t mind about it. Fathers are said to be the pillars of our homes. They toil the sun up to sun down to give our needs and desires.

iDrive PH Driving Academy: Breaking Through the Boundaries of Driving Industry

iDrive PH Driving Academy was born last May 29, 2017. The company slogan is
“Promoting Responsible Driving” This serves as the platform for all their modules and guidelines in order to help rid the country’s roads with reckless and uneducated drivers.

“iDrive PH Driving Academy Inc. is one of the newest and freshest driving institutions in the industry. We take pride on our highly-trained, seasoned, professional Driving Instructors that provides excellent service to all our students. With lower rates compared to other institutions, we make sure we provide the best learning experience to our students and the best working environment for our employees.” Says Gus Villa – President and CEO of the Institution.

Is your child safe from inheriting your family’s diseases?

Reshape your child’s future today with the power of optimized protein.​

Are you worried that your child may inherit illnesses that afflict your family? Now you have the chance to prevent it from happening. Thanks to the constant dedication of health experts, mothers can now reshape their child’s future by acting early to lessen the risk of having childhood obesity, which can lead to an onset of inheritable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and allergies. Fortunately, the risk of developing these diseases may be significantly lowered by paying attention to the milk that your child consumes.

Fucidin Mom’s Unite Against wound infection

Kris Aquino goes full force against wound infection with Fucidin®. Kris is well known as a celebrity mother who cares for her sons’ health and wellbeing. “I have two boys and when they get a cut or a wound, I clean it with soap and water for 15 seconds. Then, I apply Fucidin® agad,” she says. “Fucidin® is part of our wound care kit!”

The gift of healthy ‘crowning glory’ fit for the queen this Mother’s Day

CLICHE may be, but there’s indeed a woman behind the person we are today. And that’s no less than her—our mother. We used to call her nanay, inay, ‘nay, mama, mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives.

Dreams Do Come True This Back-to-school Season!

April 2017, Manila, Philippines: For kids, summer is all about making daydreams of breezy fun outdoors real. For moms, summer is the much-needed break from waking up early for the school day ahead. For the prepared, it’s also the best time to jumpstart and get ready for the next school year by getting supplies for the kids before prices skyrocket in the weeks before classes resume. This April, Boardwalk puts all of these things together in its Back to School Shop and Win Promo!

Participants of Boardwalk’s Back to School Shop and Win Promo get a chance to win a trip to Hong Kong for four! The lucky winner can take their family to experience Asia’s World City to see the breathtaking view of the city’s skyscrapers, glittering harbor and green hills at The Peak and have a taste of Hong Kong’s cuisine at the Temple Street Night Market. The blissful and worry-free stay will be spent at the City of Life with three-day/two-night accommodation for the family.

A paid city tour will also take the winner and their family to see Hong Kong’s most popular tourist spots such as the historical Clock Tower, the popular Golden Bauhinia Square, and the Avenue of Stars where the most celebrated moments in Asia’s movie industry can be relived. Mom can get lost in the seemingly endless alley of clothing, accessory and souvenir shops at the Ladies’ Market, and admire one of the world’s most spectacular skylines while taking a romantic stroll with dad along the waterfront at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.

The trip will be made unforgettable with all-day access tickets for four to Hong Kong Disneyland! Dreams do come true trekking through the jungle at Adventureland, entering magical worlds and meeting Disney Princesses and characters at Fantasyland, exploring the wild and the mysterious in Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point, experiencing the future at Tomorrowland, and seeing how Disney’s magic is made at the Animation Academy on Main Street.

This treat before school gets back in full swing will surely bring the family closer together, ending the summer with a magical bang. Check out the details and mechanics on how you can make your 2017 summer an unforgettable one at www.boardwalkshop.com.

*A single-receipt online purchase of Back to School items worth P1,000 qualifies as one raffle entry. Promo is valid from April 17 to July 17, 2017.

Media contact:

Patty Moncera

pattymoncera.boardwalk@gmail.com

0917 654 9659

River Safari's Giant Pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia Draw Closer to 72 Hours of Love

This will be the pair’s third attempt at natural mating;
Visitors will not be able to see giant pandas for three days during the mating season. 

ABOVE: Jia Jia takes an interest in Kai Kai (foreground). With the arrival of the giant panda mating season, visitors to River Safari’s Giant Panda Forest can expect to see Kai Kai and Jia Jia displaying courtship behavior. PHOTO CREDIT: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE

Horizon Café offers an all day dining experience

Iloilo City, Philippines - There is something new on the Horizon!

Located the topmost floor of Injap Tower Hotel, the tallest building in the whole of Western Visayas, Horizon Café on the 21st floor, has a new all day dining concept for both hotel guests and visitors who simply want to indulge in good food.

Novuhair Summer Hair Care Tips

Heading to the beach may be the most exciting part of summer. It is almost always part of the itinerary this season for most people. Others prefer to give in to their adrenaline rush climbing that mountain slope or just about anything that gets you that summer tan to fit in the crowd.

Did you know that spending extended hours under the extreme summer sun can pose a serious danger to your hair and scalp? The same UV rays that bring damage to your skin without proper protection can equally hurt your hair and scalp.

Herbalife Global Nutrition Expert Talks About Balanced Nutrition and Obesity

This is a pre-written press release.

Manila, PHILIPPINES – Herbalife, a global nutrition company, announces that Dr. Rocio Medina, Herbalife Vice President, Worldwide Nutrition Training, will be the guest speaker in the Philippine leg of the upcoming Asia Pacific Wellness Tour.

Held from 5 April to 15 May, the Herbalife Asia Pacific Wellness Tour will feature a series of medical symposia, nutrition talks and health workshops held in 23 cities across Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

At the symposia, six Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) experts including Dr. Medina will share their expertise on a variety of health-related topics. Specialized in nutrition and obesity, Dr. Media will focus on balanced nutrition and how its relationship to one’s metabolism plays an important role in our overall well-being.

Novuhair encourages you to understand your hair

Other than your face, your hair is one of the first things that other people noticed. This very reason is why most people take extra effort in caring for their mane but are you doing enough?

A hair salon is one of the usual places that a person would go to whenever they need to have their hair fixed, this is typical if you just need a relief from a bad hair day or to mend your split ends. What if your hair needs a more extensive solution such as for your hair loss?

Several factors can cause hair loss and to understand your lifestyle pattern may help remedy your condition.

Sangobion's Sulong Dugong Pinoy Campaign

Everyone gets tired, feels weak, and becomes restless once in a while. But, for people with anemia, these are more or less what they experience every day. When one suffers from anemia, he or she gets tired easily from working, feels dizzy for no reason, and is generally overcome by fatigue.

Sangobion IRON+ (Ferrous Gluconate+Vitamins & Minerals) has always been serious about fighting iron deficiency anemia.

Novuhair Salutes All Women

In celebration of International Women’s Month this March, Nutramedica Inc., encourages women to speak their mind and know their rights. Be it in society or otherwise, women have excelled over the years, creating a sense of socio-equality that every female across the globe shall be proud of.

This years’ theme is “Be bold for change”, a very subjective manner of approach to the present era where women are called to lead and influence. Novuhair calls for the same thrust.

Novuhair empowers the female population by improving their appearance thru self-help ideas on social media. Channeling their self-esteem and confidence to exude.

Singapore Wildlife Parks Welcome Over 600 Babies in 2016

Parks successfully breed Southeast Asian animals threatened by illegal wildlife trade;

Baby cheetah and fennec foxes hand-raised under human care to be ambassador animals

Singapore – Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and Singapore Zoo have reported over 600 animal births and hatchings in 2016, and among them are highly threatened Southeast Asian animals. These include the Sunda pangolin, painted terrapin, proboscis monkey, Bali mynah and black-winged starling, all of which are on the brink of extinction.

Love Your Hair with Novuhair

The love month doesn’t just pertain to having a relationship with someone, it’s not just about going out on a date or stressing on what to give to your partner or dreaming about what to receive in return. The love month should remind us about everything and everyone we love.

Hotel 101 Group joins PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2017

The Philippines’ biggest travel sale fair is now on its 24th year with the Travel Tour Expo 2017, happening this February 10 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

The Travel Tour Expo visitors can enjoy discounted travel deals and tickets from more than 101 hotels, airlines and resorts during this 3-day event.

Have A Taste of Romance at Manila Pavilion Hotel

Sprinkle some love this February as the Manila Pavilion Hotel lays out its offers to give you and your loved ones the most memorable Valentine’s Day.

Novuhair Celebrated Holiday Around the Globe

Holiday rush might be over and It’s officially a New Year. Around the globe, most people are trying to get back to their old figure after binging on holiday fares and sporting new clothes, new gadgets, and new shoes, but can these makeup for looking best at what’s on top of our head, our hair!

Taking care of our mane should be on top of our list just as we go to a spa to pamper our body, our hair needs pampering as well. Novuhair, Nature’s answer to hair loss has got you covered.

Social Commerce Made a Shy Housewife Become and Online EntrePinay

Being a full time housewife is a noble 24/7 job, but with today’s economic crunch and high cost of living, being a house wife does not mean you cannot earn for a living and help your husband. With the advent of internet and e-commerce putting up a business online and staying at home is the perfect solution. This is the inspiring story of Joaymah Capuno, a normal housewife who became a successful online “entrepinay” by being a distributor of MyDivisoria PH.