Dear Survivor: Grace Amidst Adversity

Dear Survivor,

Hello. How’s life so far? 

More than a year has passed but here you are, still alive and beyond grateful. Thank you for staying strong, for keeping up with the daily form of struggles, and for never giving up.  It was indeed a tough battle and while many have given up, some involuntarily and not ready, you’re among the fortunate victors of the toughest battle the world has to go through. Congratulations.

Ever since young, you’ve always been a risk-taker. You don’t care what life throws at you. You simply consider it as part of the deal living here on earth. You are brave. You’re steadfast. You trust God.  Until 2020 came, a deadly virus dominates the news, and later on, who would think it will dominate the world. As fast as the news of death and people getting inflicted with viruses and hospitals cramming up, your armor of faith and resilience is also wavering in equal speed.

#KapitLangAngSmile in the face of life’s challenges with Polident

The pandemic has drastically changed our everyday lives. For a lot of Filipinos it created difficult situations and challenges that we never prepared for. However, throughout the lockdowns, the quarantines, and the uncertainty; Filipinos have this uncanny ability to smile even in the most difficult of situations. The truest testament of Filipino resilience is the inspiring power of a simple smile, because it’s an uplifting beacon that tells other people “we can get through this together” that no matter how hard or daunting things may be #KapitLangAngSmile.

Attention parents! Here’s a science-based way to boost your kids’ appetite in their formative years

Proper nutrition during early childhood is critical for cognitive and physical development. However, getting kids to eat healthy foods– let alone eat during mealtimes– has always been a struggle. They would rather play than eat or complain that they have no appetite. To help parents cope with this dilemma, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation shares how the science of umami can be used to entice children to eat more during their formative years. 

 

Golden Rules for a Salontastic Hair, According to Celeb Hairstylist, Renz Pangilinan

The salon experience is something that has undeniably been missed after a year of days mostly spent at home. After long hours of sitting down day in and day out, it’s not a mystery why we crave for the feeling of being pampered and yearn for a great hair day to boost our mood. This phenomenon and the unpredictable availability of salons has lead millions, just like you, to take on DIY hair treatments at home.

Those who are used to having salon treatments can easily notice the difference in their hair after a few months when the treatment effect subsides. “It’s a lot different when I and my clients’ have been having salon treatments and now that we don’t. [Hair] lacks shine and luster and also it’s more damaged and drier,” says Renz Pangilinan, celebrity hairstylist.

The lack of salon treatments are leaving millions of strands unkept, but you can never go wrong with a DIY salon at home treatment to pamper yourself. If you’re one of the many people who are used to salon treatments, here’s how to take care of your hair to maintain #Salontastic results from the comfort of your own home. 

Ako ay Tutula - "Wait Muna..."

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At hindi kawalan

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“Teacher approved” apps for kids now available on Google Play

 

Monitoring children’s online activities goes beyond keeping track of their daily screen time. Especially now that parents need to keep kids entertained while staying home, extra effort goes into finding kid-friendly content to plan out children’s activities for listening, watching, and playing on their devices. 

Google Play’s Kids tab helps make it easier for parents to find quality apps for their children. The tab now has “Teacher approved” apps which are both entertaining and enriching, rated based on several factors like age-appropriateness, quality of experience, enrichment, and delight. Only apps that meet quality standards are given a “Teacher approved” badge. The app listings also provide parents with additional information about why the app was rated accordingly to help determine if the app is right for their child. 

The new realme 8 5G delivers top-notch 5G experience without compromise

realme enables Filipinos to capture the infinite possibilities of 5G technology with the launch of the realme 8 5G, available first on Shopee on June 25.

Unveiled via a special livestream event on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel, the realme 8 5G is the brand’s latest innovation as it eyes to lead the fast-growing 5G segment in the Philippines. As 5G infrastructure develops at a rapid pace in the country, realme is committed to providing 5G access and connectivity to as many Filipinos as possible.

With cutting-edge 5G technology, exceptional speed, and all-around functionality, the realme 8 5G is bound to set a new standard for 5G-ready smartphones in the mid-range category.