Personal Collection Joins in Coastal Cleanup Drive

 

Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc. (PC), a Filipino direct-selling company has joined up with the Marine Conservation Philippines (MCP), an ecological NGO in its continuing campaign to clean up the country’s coastlines and surrounding waters of debris and unwanted wastes, particularly discarded plastics. In keeping with its “A Green Life is A Great Life” manifesto, PC, has tapped its Siaton, Negros Oriental dealers to beef up the coastal cleanup drive of MCP in the southwestern part of the Visayas last October 26, 2021.

Marine Conservation Philippines Program Manager, Soren Knudsen, says, “We earnestly believe that Personal Collection is one of the most committed local companies who advocate for environmental responsibility. We at Marine Conservation Philippines, are honored to be one of the partner organizations and work hand in hand with PC in their efforts to eliminate plastic pollution in the country.”

According to Willie "Jun" Evangelista, Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors of Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc., “As the pioneer in adopting the use of biodegradable packaging, Personal Collection invites more local communities, environmental groups, and organizations to join the #GreenLifeGreatLife movement for a healthier and greener Philippines.”

The Negros Oriental event was participated by PC dealers and office employees who were on hand for the cleanup along the coast of Albiga Beach in the municipality of Siaton. Their efforts together with MCP and other volunteers netted tons of plastic trash and other debris from both shore and nearby waters, with more cleanup activities expected in the following months. The Philippines ranks as the world’s third-largest source of pollution which makes us extra vulnerable given our archipelago of more than 7,600 islands with nearly 36,300 km of coastline and imperiling one of the world's richest in marine resources if the peril of plastic pollution remains unabated.

 

LOOK: Ajinomoto’s latest web series “Cooked with Love” brings viewers on a food nostalgia

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC)’s latest web series entitled “Cooked with Love,” reveals a heartwarming take on cooking as a shared love language among Filipino families.

Cooked with Love features interwoven stories of three generations of women who show their love for each other through sharing recipes and dining together.  Showcasing heart-warming stories of relationships and how cooking with love was made more memorable with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. The series feature Tessie, the grandmother; Jenny, the mother; and Therese, the daughter. Viewers can watch the first episode, “Slurp,” and the second episode, “Squeeze,” on Ajinomoto’s Cookmunity®' Facebook page and Youtube channel. Meanwhile, the last episode, “Sniff,” will premiere this Saturday, July 10.

“Cooking food and sharing mealtimes are powerful in shaping wonderful memories with our loved ones. With Ajinomoto being a part of the Filipino cooking and dining experiences for more than six decades now, we want to help them relive and celebrate those feel-good moments through Cooked With Love,” says Roann Co, APC General Manager of Marketing and Public Relations.

Passing it on

“Slurp” tells the story of Mommy Jenny who shares their Nilagang Baka family recipe with her teenage daughter, Therese. The parallel scenes of two mother-daughter generations making the family recipe tie the episode together well. The cute and kilig first installment captures how love can be passed down from one generation to the next.

Paying it forward

“Squeeze” features the relationship between Therese and her grandmother Tessie. Viewers will see how cooking Arroz Caldo becomes Lola Tessie’s way of saying “I love you, apo.” It shows that cooking traditions persist because of people who care for and love their families.

Putting the pieces together

The concluding episode “Sniff” showcases food as a source of comfort in tough times and more importantly, in dealing with the constant changes life has to bring. It recalls how Tessie comforts her daughter Jenny since she was a child until now that she's a mother who is about to face a life-changing situation. Through it all, the women share their love while cooking and eating their classic Adobo recipe.

With community quarantine protocols urging Filipinos to remain at home, stories of familial love are sure to encourage Filipinos to express their feelings through food.  Cooked With Love lives up to APC’s Eat Well, Live Well promise in its pursuit to provide good food, better health, and wonderful dining memories to Filipino families with the help of umami, a nature-based ingredient that brings out the meaty, savory deliciousness, and deepens the flavor of food. For more information, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph.

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The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

Stevia, a natural alternative for the rising number of diabetics in PH

 

Diabetes is noted as the 4th leading cause of death in the Philippines, with an annual increase of 7.8% among Filipinos based on the 2020 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. 

If recent trends on diabetes continue, more and more Filipinos will be afflicted with Diabetes in the coming years. With a significant number of consumers now shifting to healthier alternatives to cut on sugar, sweeteners from the Stevia plant are becoming a popular sugar substitute in the market today.

Stevia has been touted as a safe and healthy natural alternative sweetener with proven health benefits including diabetes prevention, decreased calorie intake, lower blood sugar levels, among others. Stevia is a natural alternative that can significantly cut the sugar in one’s diet.

While it has zero calories, stevia is 200 times sweeter than refined sugar and does not affect blood sugar. It is a popular option for people looking to lose weight and who want to reduce their sugar intake. Stevia can be used as food enhancers to sweeten beverages, for baking, and cooking.

 

Stevia is an herb that has been grown in tropical climates for centuries. It is a natural sweetener taken from the leaves of a bushy shrub. Currently, it is produced by lots of countries, with China as the number one exporter. Today, stevia is grown and used as a food ingredient in many countries around the world. The Philippines is also catching up on the use of this natural sweetener in various food preparations.

In the Philippines, Sweet and Fit Stevia is the first stevia herbal dietary supplement produced in the country that was registered by the Food and Drug Administration.  Produced by Glorious Industrial and Development Corporation (GIDC), Sweet and Fit Stevia has no cholesterol, no calories, no carbohydrates, and zero glycemic indexes. Sweet and Fit Stevia is grown and harvested locally in the Philippines.

Stevia was originally utilized for its medicinal purposes such as a treatment for burns and stomach pains, among others. The stevia leaves were also chewed on as a sweet treat.

One of the most important characteristics of stevia is that it is not readily destroyed or deactivated by heat. This makes it suitable for cooking and a viable alternative to sugar in many applications. Stevia is the best organic-based, all-natural sweetener with properties that could be used to substitute sugar.

Sugar is used frequently in many of the foods we eat, but it has gotten a bad reputation because of its association with causing diseases such as obesity and diabetes. That is why sugar alternatives, both organic and artificial, have gained popularity with the public’s growing interest in health and fitness.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is recommended that sugar added to food and beverages should be limited to no more than 10% of the total calories. For the average adult, this is equivalent to around 200 calories or 12 teaspoons of table sugar.

However, the average daily consumption is around 42 teaspoons. For context, regular soft drinks contain approximately 6 to 8 teaspoons of sugar per glass. Once you get a refill, you are close to already consuming the recommended daily amount. Sweet and Fit Stevia has zero calories which means that it helps prevent weight gain.

For fitness buffs, Stevia has been used as a sugar substitute in workout drinks. In one of the many versatile applications of stevia, workout drinks help provide a boost of energy to increase athletic performance. Workout drinks also help increase endurance, letting your workout for longer. A healthy lifestyle consists of not just a balanced diet, but also regular exercise. Using stevia in workout drinks helps promote both.

What’s even better is that you can add Stevia to make healthy desserts that are diabetic and keto-friendly. This is great for people who have a sweet tooth but can’t indulge because of health restrictions.

For more information on Sweet and Fit Stevia and its health benefits visit, www.sweetandfitstevia.com.

MUST TRY: Tea Talk’s Top 10 drinks perfect for family summer bonding

 

For the second time around, it is imperative for Filipinos to spend the sunny season staying in residences due to the pandemic. Instead of the usual beach and swimming escapade, we are confined in the four corners of our home. Most people have come up with ways to have fun and beat the summer heat—setting up an inflatable pool, locking up in an airconditioned room while watching movies, and of course, drinking, ice-cold beverages.

It’s a fact we could all agree on: one of the best ways to quench the thirst in this scorching heat is to drink milk tea. Having two consecutive summer seasons in lockdown, you must have ordered your favorite milk tea drinks from your usual milk tea shops. But hey, it’s time to switch it up! And we got the next best milk tea shop for you to try!

Accentuating its special milk tea concoctions made from authentic ingredients, Tea Talk is one of the up-and-coming local milk tea shops you should check out. Avoid going stir-crazy this quarantine and spark bonding conversations with your family with Tea Talk’s summer coolers.

We listed down the top drinks from Tea Talk for every milk tea lover:

Taro Bubble Milk

For milk tea enthusiasts who love a mix of sweet and nutty flavors, Tea Talk’s Taro Bubble Milk is the one for you. Made with natural tea, creamy fresh milk, and sweet taro flavor, this drink will definitely give you the energy and fiber boost that you need.

Brown Sugar Boba Milk

If you are looking for an irresistible dessert-like beverage, give Tea Talk’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk a try. With fresh milk and brown sugar syrup as its main ingredients, you can expect a sweet caramel taste, a hint of arnibal, and a mouthwatering silky texture.

Sakura Red Velvet

If you have a sweet tooth, Tea Talk’s Sakura Red Velvet will give you a creamy velvety cheesecake goodness. Perfectly crafted Japanese-inspired milk tea, this drink is infused with real cherry extracts and mixed with creamy red velvet cheesecake and blushing pink tapioca pearls.

Matcha Milk

Looking for a refreshing and healthy drink that will satisfy your taste buds? Have Tea Talk’s Matcha Milk. Concocted with fresh milk, natural sweeteners, and matcha flavor, one sip of this drink will get you hooked.

Tea Talk Milk Tea

Undecided or no particular flavor preferred in mind? You could never go wrong with a cup of signature Tea Talk Milk Tea. Made with rich and creamy fresh milk and toppediL with tapioca pearls, this drink will give you a simple yet delicious taste to enjoy.

Oolong Milk Tea

Up for an unfamiliar and unique drink? Tea Talk’s Oolong Milk Tea offers a light and diverse flavor with a nutty aftertaste. It’s a natural and classic iced oolong tea with rich and creamy fresh milk topped with tapioca pearls.

Thai Milk Tea

For a classic, vanilla-like beverage, Tea Talk’s Thai Milk Tea is a go-to drink. Made in natural Thai tea flavor and milk, you will surely enjoy its silky texture and deliciously sweet and creamy taste.

Lemon Green Tea

How about a revitalizing and healthy fruit drink? Tea Talk’s Lemon Green Tea will give you a naturally sweetened and refreshing iced drink made with lemon juice splashed with green tea goodness. You can also have it in black tea flavor.

Passion Fruit Special

If you want a refreshing drink with tropical flavors, Tea Talk’s Passion Fruit Special is the drink for you. This beverage is a sparkling iced passion fruit tea drink oozing with natural health benefits, giving you a sweet and a hint of tangy taste.

Wintermelon Fruit Tea

Craving for a soothing yet invigorating drink? Tea Talk’s Wintermelon Fruit Tea is an ideal choice. An iced drink made with natural lemon juice and splashed with wintermelon tea flavors, this drink will give you the right amount of sweet and fruity flavor.

What are you waiting for? Have a Happy Tea and Happy Talk experience this summer with your family and quench your thirst with Tea Talk. Find the nearest branch in your area: https://www.teatalk.ph/our-stores/. 

Home Foodie Video Series: Kids Kitchen Camp

 

Let your little Home Foodie master chefs enjoy a hands-on Facebook cooking & baking session. Resident Home Foodie chefs will demo two (2) scrumptious and kid-friendly recipes per day on May 25-27.

Visit our facebook.com/HomeFoodiePH page at 2pm on the said dates be a part of this online demo!

Don’t forget to read the guidelines, waiver, and recipes! #Madalicious

Original post link: https://www.facebook.com/homefoodieph/posts/1447675308904467

Sarah Geronimo joins Anne Curtis in catchy new Jollibee Burger Steak commercial

Two of the country’s biggest stars team up for an LSS-worthy new jingle! 



Jollibee is starting the new year with a new LSS for you as it launches a new commercial for the beefy and saucy Burger Steak—featuring popular Filipina actress, host, and singer Anne Curtis and joined by the Popstar Royalty herself, Sarah Geronimo!

The two icons of Philippine entertainment team up in this catchy new ad to sing a new jingle based on Geronimo’s 2014 hit “Kilometro.” In the commercial, Curtis and Geronimo display their own famous vocal talents then team up to sing about the linamnam ulam combination of Burger Steak’s 100% pure beef patty and its flavorful mushroom sauce.

“I’m so glad to have my good friend Sarah join me for this commercial!” says Curtis. “Our previous jingle based on another song of hers was such a big hit, so I am so happy to be able to sing with her for this new one to continue promoting the delicious, beefy-saucy linamnam ulam Jollibee Burger Steak.”

“Burger Steak is one of my most favorite na kainin sa Jollibee,” said Geronimo. “I’m honored to do this commercial with Anne, and I’m really flattered na kanta ko uli napili to be Burger Steak’s new jingle!”  

Watch the new Jollibee Burger Steak commercial here.

 

Have the beefy-saucy linamnam ulam Jollibee Burger Steak anytime you like! It’s available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru for only PHP 50.00 for the 1-pc. Burger Steak Solo. For more updates on Jollibee products, don’t forget to Like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

MariKnowVest2020 : Marinong Marunong Mag-Invest

Since the incorporation of Ignite, Empower, Flourish (IEF) Inc., it has dedicated major chunk of its life to serving the maritime sector to become their reliable and credible source of financial and business literacy know-hows. The company has long-envisioned to bring Filipinos back to wealthier homes and took this vision as a professional and business mission. Great mileages have been set forward for the welfare of seafarers through the innovative trainings of the young CEO of the company, Ms. Kristine Marcelo. An emerging female CEO in male dominated industry. Despite the hurdles in building the foundation of the company, she has remained authentic and true to what company stands for: to uphold the integrity and value which contributes to a bigger purpose for mankind.

IEF, Inc. produced Go Marino in 2017, Seafarers and OFW Business Expo (SOBE) and #OneForMarino in 2018, Go Ashore Program in 2019 and is currently developing a tech-enabled product set to launch this 2020. The company has conducted a total of 52 talks both major and minor with combined of total direct participants of almost 9,000 in head count.

IEF, Inc. also initiated the campaigns #StopBusinessGambling and #AreYouFitToInvest within maritime companies, initiating dissemination of information to fight against SCAM and increase awareness for accounting business and investment decision-making.

This year, the company will hold another fun-filled and innovative educational event dedicated for the seafarers and their families - dubbed as MariKnowVest (Marinong Matalinong Mag-Invest), a gameshow-themed educational event that's entertaining and rewarding with expected 7,000 - 8,000 participating attendees for the 2-day period.

MariKnowVest has included 6 well-crafted games were the winner of every game can bring home P50,000 worth of cash and products. Each game is programmed with relevant topics and executions to align the event theme while bringing excitement and joy to everyone.

MariKnowVest shall showcase investment talks, IEF APP pre-launching and Franchise awareness campaigns.

MariKnowVest shall sail its flag on February 18 & 19, 2020 at Hall 1 SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia. For more information visit www.iefapp.ph.

For sponsorship inquiries contact us at (0906) 406-3384, or email advocacy.officer1@iefapp.ph. Feel free to visit our office at Unit 204, Hanston Building, F. Ortigas Jr Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City to discuss this in detail with team.