SunPIOLOgy turns TEN

Health is Wealth. So, Sun Life Philippines together with its ambassador Piolo Pascual formed charity-sporting event called “SunPIOLOgy” that aged a decade now and aims to raise fund for education, diabetes awareness, and to help more Filipinos live healthier lives.

Official Poster of SunPIOLOgy Trio 10

I can’t actually think of the best person to be their ambassador, Piolo Pascual is perfect fit because he’s living the healthy lifestyle, he’s eating right and he’s physique. Somebody asked him from media during the event at Novotel Alabang if “Nagkakasakit ka pa ba?!” He just smile, saying that he’s pressured because he embodies the healthy lifestyle so he have to be healthy physically even if he lacks sleep.

There are three ways to be part of this milestone dubbed as “SUNPIOLOGY TR10”:

1. SUN CYCLE PH – Nov. 17, 2018 (Bonifacio Global City)

Biking event that in routes fit for beginners and seasoned bikers that takes riders to four cities (Taguig, Makati, Manila and Pasay) organized by Sunrise Events, SUN LIFE CYCLE PH categories includes:

• Family Ride (30 minutes duration)
• Tricycle Ride (100m and 500m)
• Short Ride (20km)
• Long Ride (40km)

This cycle event is not a race and can be join with the entire family.

Celebrity cycling enthusiasts like Sun Life ambassadors Matteo Guidecelli and Piolo Pascual will be leading the race. You may join and register here.

Biker Jacket that will be given to all the Biker. This alone will cost around $50.

2. SUN LIFE RESOLUTION RUN – January 26, 2019 (Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City)

A run that evolved to a regional spectacle with counterparts in different Sun Life Asia territories. Aside from Philippines the Resolution Run to kick diabetes and live healthier lives will also happen from the following:

• Malaysia (January 13, 2019)
• Indonesia (January 20, 2019)
• Hong Kong (January 27, 2019)
• Vietnam (January 27, 2019)

Here in the Philippines, the charity run will retain its charm of a gun start by the sunset as the country’s biggest star race for beneficiaries: Hebreo Foundation, Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation, Nordhoff Foundation, and Star Magic Scholars.

You may join and register here.

Registration Details

All early bird registrants will be given Php 50 off.

Gun Start

Race Highlights: Go HELP, Go HEALTH, Go WELL

• T- To go Well
• R- Reduce Sugar
• I- Increase Green and Leafy Intake
• O- Overcome Sedentary Lifestyle

Runners will be given Finishers Kits, includes:

• Finisher’s Medal
• Sunlife Drawstring Bag
• Sunlife Pedometer
• Sunlife Visor
• Sponsors Freebies

Singlet and Visor

3. SUN vs STARS with Star Magic – January 26, 2019 (Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City)

This time, the event will be exclusive for celebrities. Surely, a star-studded sport event to expect.

Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Mylene Lopa explains, “Wellness has been one of our key initiatives for the past years. Now, we are strengthening our message by inspiring more people to ‘live healthier lives’. With our line of new-generation Health and Accident products, Go Well community events, and partnerships such as SUNPIOLOGY, we want to show Filipinos how health and wealth shine brighter together.”

I can’t believe SUNPIOLOGY aged decade now. I just want to congratulate Sun Life Financial and Mr. Piolo Pascual for spreading awareness of living a healthy life at the same time helping others by benefiting from your cause.

Thanks to lhyziebongon.com for the picture

Giving you #MamaFarrah realness #OOTD

XoXo,

♥️ Mama Farrah

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About Sun Life Financial

Sunlife Financial Inc. (“SLF Inc.”) is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and Corporate clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2017, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management (“AUM”) of $975 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSK), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

DepEd and URC Flour aid aspiring pastry chefs to reach their goals

From the creation of one-of-a-kind recipes to application of advanced technology in bread and pastry production, the country’s baking industry has gone a long way in terms of adapting to the changing times.

And to help support Philippine’s flourishing baking industry, URC flour and Pasta Division partnered with Department of Education (DepEd) to co-create a toolkit that will guide teachers as they help aspiring bakers and pastry chefs be a step closer to their dreams.

Senior high students enrolled to K-12’s Bread and Pastry production course, under the Technological Vocational Livelihood Track, are set to learn industry standards and practices through multimedia materials about the basics of baking.

 

 

The toolkit features instructional videos, presentation materials, lesson guides, and rubrics about baking bread, pastries, cakes and other flour based treats. These were collated by experts and culinary professors to ensure relevance and alignment to DepEd’s curriculum.

”Nowadays, we are seeing a thriving baking industry in the country. More students are becoming interested in the art of creating breads and pastries and we are happy to support them in their journey”. said Ellison Dean Lee, URC Flour VP and Business Unit General Manager. “As part of our Flourish Pilipinas campaign and with the vision to help develop young bakers, we are distributing these media toolkits to select schools nationwide to help teachers shape their students to become future world class bakers.”

URC Flour brands include Blend 100 Flour, Continental All Purpose-Flour, Daisy Cake Flour, Fibr A+ Whole Wheat Flour, Globe First-Class Flour, My Rose Soft Flour, and Sampaguita Soft Flour.

 

Under efforts to support senior high students enrolled to K-12’s Bread and Pastry Production course, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Flour and Pasta Division partners with Department of Education (DepEd) to produce a multimedia toolkit teaching the basics of baking 

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Flour and Pasta Division Partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to create baking multimedia toolkits to selected schools from Makati, Pasig and Quezon City

 

Thank you to Mommy Lariza and Sir Jerome for inviting me to witness the event launch. Selfie with Blogger friends.

And yours truly gracing the event! One for #OOTD 😍

♥️ Mama Farrah

BUM unveils its first-ever #BUMXPepsi Collaborative Collection

#BUMXPepsi is a collaborative, limited edition collection between the one of the most iconic global consumer brand—PEPSI and one of the country’s hottest streetwear retail brand—BUM.
Indeed, the partnership will reflect BUM’s core silhouettes and trendy looks with Pepsi youthful appeal. The limited-edition line is all about self-expression and the ‘Live for Now’ moments.

“The BUMxPepsi collaboration promises to be a beautiful collision of adventurous creations that would surely suit the discriminating taste of today’s generation. The capsule collection will reflect BUM’s core silhouettes and trendy looks with Pepsi youthful appeal.

“It will be available today in all our boutiques and leading department stores nationwide,” says Nathan Luke Atienza, BUM’s VP for Marketing and Finance.

#BUMXPepsi Limited Collection is based on the iconic color palette and logos of both brands—BUM and Pepsi; fused design elements and street style that can draw that youthful appeal. The line consists of t-shirts, jogger pants and shorts and outerwear, as well as caps and bags.

During the event, fashion and entertainment personalities came to grace the momentous event; the likes of BUM youth endorsers—Bianca Umali; Miguel Tanfelix; Jazz Ocampo; Joshua Camacho Bulot, Bryan Doronila del Rosario, Kim Lawrenz Ordonio of JBK Band; Janeena Chan, a TV presenter, online influencer, lifestyle blogger and host of Chinoy TV on ANC (ABS-CBN News Channel); DJ Jhaiho of MOR 101.9; and Kapamilya star—Andrea Brillantes.

For more information visit, bumequipment.com.ph or follow BUM’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter–@officialbumph.

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June is Financial Independence Month HAVE YOU MET YOUR PERFECT MATCH?

Why it is so hard for us to entrust our money to any financial advisors though they’re legit or licensed to do so. Of course, it’s our hard-earned money. Who are the only person we can trust about this matter? Yes, our financial advisors must be the one we know, it could be our relatives, friends, referred by our friends or our partners in life. But, what if, we don’t have any relatives or friends in this line of business? Do we settle down with referred by any? Yes, we do! But I have to do some research, at least, I know something about the product they’re selling.

Some questions I have to consider before buying is:
1. If she/he’s the one who I can entrust my money with?
2. If she/he’s knowledgeable about the one she/he is selling?
3. What is his/her intention with me? Is she/he legit?
4. If she/he is just taking advantage of me.
5. Do I really need this insurance?

Because of these so many unanswered questions we ended up to Do-It-Yourself financial planning. But despite the growing information and advice on personal finance, many still lack an investing mindset. This means looking beyond traditional savings instruments to achieve future goals. In fact, Sun Life’s SOLAR (Study of Lifestyle and Relationships) reveals that only 38% of Filipinos are willing to take investment risks in order to earn more and that only 8% actually invest.  Furthermore, only 16% claim to have life insurance despite 88% of Filipinos worrying about their financial situation in case something happens to the breadwinner.

Clearly, many Filipinos still need guidance and advice on how to achieve lifetime financial security. A role that a Sun Life Financial Advisor can fulfill with their professionalism, a caring attitude, a winning mindset, and an inspired vision.

Insurance always seen as an added expense rather than a source of funds

 

It’s a brilliant match!

Sunlife Financial Advisors with their matched clients — Match made in heaven

In time for the Financial Independence Month of June, Sun Life puts the spotlight on the value of meeting a trusted financial partner via the #SunLifePerfectMatch campaign. Here, the country’s first and #1 life insurer aims to educate Filipinos on choosing the right Financial Advisor to help them with your financial goals. And with the Advisor Match tool, your perfect Sun Life advisor may just be a click away.

New launched “Talk to An Advisor” tool

How does it work? Simply go to our website to access Advisor Match. Enter your location to generate a list of advisors in your vicinity. Each profile contains a short description of their credentials and how they can extend help – a very nifty way to show you what they have to offer. Such freedom to choose a Financial Advisor is both innovative and relevant, especially for consumers who want personalized service on-demand and at their convenience.

Make your brighter choice!

More than a handy online tool, Advisor Match is about empowering Filipinos to be more exacting and selective when looking for a financial partner. A series of online videos called “My Dream Advisor” puts a humorous twist on the challenging journey that comes with seeking one’s perfect advisor match. Taking a cue from the 90s dating game shows, the videos feature searchers faced with a rather disappointing line-up of advisor searchees – each embodying undesirable characteristics that have unfairly stereotyped life insurance agents for the longest time.

Searchees: Sunlife Financial Advisors

Searcher: Looking for Financial Advisor

For its part, Sun Life emphasizes four core values that every financial advisor should possess: (1) professional in doing business; (2) one who cares for your welfare; (3) a desire to win for your dreams; and (4) an inspiring commitment to serve rather than sell.  These values define Sun Life’s over 11,000 financial advisors. “We’ve seen a growing interest in personal finance lately with the number of inquiries and requests for advisor referrals doubling the past couple of years.  We are happy to share that we are now empowering Filipinos to choose their very own Sun Life Advisor with just the click of a button. With Sun Life’s Advisor Match, they can be assured of finding competent and committed financial advisors to help them achieve their financial goals,” affirmed Sun Life Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Mylene Lopa. After all, finding your #SunLifePerfectMatch should never be difficult.

Go to advisormatch.sunlife.com.ph to experience the Advisor Match tool and learn more about finding the right partner in your financial journey.

And here’s your #MamaFarrah posing and feeling Miss Universe for this event.

My take on this event is, I realized that the most beneficial insurance plan to buy is Life Insurance and Memorial Plans; Why Memorial Plans? We all get there right? And why Life Insurance? For me, life and death is the only things we have to be prepared of and nothing follows. And I, Thank You!

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About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial Inc. is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2018, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management of $979 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Vivo Y85 is now available in PH

Global smartphone brand Vivo has released a new model of its Y series in the Philippines. The Vivo Y85 is now available nationwide.

The new Y series smartphone has a 6.22-inch FullView™ Display and a 13-megapixel plus 2MP dual rear camera. This smartphone also has AI and face access capabilities.

Vivo Y85 also has an 8MP front camera with Face Beauty, HDR, and Portrait features. It also has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
This smartphone has an octa-core processor MTK 6762 with an Android 8.1-based Funtouch OS 4.0 operating system.

The Vivo Y85 will be retailed at Php13,999 in the entire Philippines in Ruby Red and Black.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Vivo unveils the all-new ‘V9’ AI-powered FullView™ display smartphone in the Philippines

Global smartphone brand Vivo has revealed its all-new sleek and stylish V9 flagship unit at the City of Dreams Manila in a summer-themed unveiling that was attended by over 200 members of the press and other guests.

Vivo welcomed its guests late Thursday afternoon at the Wave, a contemporary poolside deck, restaurant, and bar so they can experience the V9 and take selfies and photos with the sunset as their backdrop. Vivo then picked one lucky and creative photo posted on Instagram to win a V9 unit.

Vivo executives led by Brand Director Annie Lim answered some of the questions of the media during the V9 press launch.

The program continued at the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom with Myx VJ Ai dela Cruz as the host. They were formally welcomed by Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim who recapped the smartphone company’s feats in the Philippines. Since it entered the Philippine market in 2016, Vivo has been steadily rising to become the country’s top three brand with over 5,200 stores and 1.5 million users nationwide.

Vivo’s Jomari Morales followed Lim’s remarks by presenting all the goods on the V9. She highlighted the Vivo V9’s 90% screen-to-body ratio, the 24-megapixel selfie camera and 16MP+5MP dual read camera, and the AI-powered photography for a “perfect view” and a “perfect shot.”

Morales also presented the Vivo V9’s improved game mode that would enable users to take calls or open other apps without pausing the gaming applications or play without any interruptions.

After her presentation, Vivo’s Junior Brand Manager Christian Jocson revealed that anyone can enjoy a V9 for a “perfect” price of Php17,990 with pre-orders beginning on March 26 until April 2.

Lim, Morales, Jocson, and Xian Gana from Vivo then answered the media’s questions during the Q&A. Their exchanges were focused on the Vivo’s plans in the Philippines and the V9’s capabilities.

Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim acknowledged the smartphone brand’s partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, during the launch of the V9.

Vivo partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, were also recognized during the event during the ceremonial exchange of tokens. Lim handed the malls’ representatives with a Little V doll.

Fresh faces of Vivo

Vivo also welcomed its newest endorsers, up-and-coming actors Edward Barber and Ivan Dorschner.

Barber is the onscreen partner of young actress Maymay Entrata who also joined the event. Entrata was the first who joined Vivo in September 2017 during the launch of the V7+. His endorsement deal with Vivo is something MayWard fans have been patiently waiting for since the pair already worked together for the smartphone brand during their first Making Mega shoot in Germany last year.

Dorschner, meanwhile, charmed the press with his good looks and charisma. He was one of Kuya’s guests in Pinoy Big Brother in 2010. Since then, he became one of GMA Network’s top leading men after starring alongside young actress and fellow Vivo endorser Barbie Forteza in the primetime series “Meant To Be.”
Aside from the launch of the new flagship smartphone V9,Vivo also introduced its newest endorsers, Ivan Dorschner and Edward Barber.

Barber, Entrata, and Dorschner also picked three lucky winners of the Vivo V9 during the raffle. They also joined the Vivo executives for a toast for the V9. Also with them onstage were other Vivo endorsers young pop soul singer Sassa Dagdag, acoustic singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, and balladeer Jason James Dy who closed the night with their performances.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at http://www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and
Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Nadine Lustre launches the Curvalicious Movement at Big Coming Out Party

Always the spunky, independent, and passionate creative, multi talented star Nadine Lustre is no wonder the lady to lead the pack at the recent Whisper Curvalicious Coming Out Party.

Known as a brand that has long championed women empowerment, Whisper celebrates the modern woman who is fearless, fierce, and playfully bold through its #ChooseCurvalicious movement.

On March 20, at Valkyrie Night Club, Bonifacio Global City. Nadine fierce and stunning as ever commanded the stage with her performance of the new Whisper anthem, Curvalicious. Like many of Nadine’s songs, it was supercharged with groovy beats and empowering lyrics. 

Nadine performing her latest single and Curvalicious theme

“I have always been about being myself and doing what I feel is right and close to my heart.” reveals the actress-singer. “The Whisper Curvalicious woman embodies who I want to be so I really wanted to contribute in a bigger way and work on the new anthem with them. I love that we share the mindset that every girl should be able to feel empowered and confident, any day and everyday.”

Being a star is no easy feat. Like many in the industry, Nadine has had her share of critics and naysayers. Despite this, she has maintained that she is a forced to be reckoned with. Passion fuels her as she keeps focus finding ways to be a positive influence on those around her.

Pag totoo ka sa sarili mo, mararamdaman ng mga tao na mahal mo talaga yung ginagawa mo. People will gravitate toward what is authentic and fueled by passion. That’s how you’ll be able to inspire and encourage others. Through my work, I want people to be unafraid to be strong, confident, and beautiful.” Nadine adds.

“Tonight, I’m happy that the crowd is responding well to the song! Kinikilig ako!,” she gushes. “Leading Whisper’s #Curvalicious movement is such a great honor. Despite all the challenges I’ve faced, I’ve done what I can to continue saying yes all day. Beyond being the face of a brand, I really want to be an inspiration for other girls—to be the spark that will move others, women for women,” she adds, before heading back to the party and dancing the night away.

The “Kinikilig” Nadine being the face of the Whisper Curvalicious brand

The young star is all thanks to her fans and her crew, who have always had her back. Her go-to brand for feminine pads, Whisper, has a lot to do with the confidence and comfort she’s always got with every performance. The new Whisper still features its cottony soft cover and dermacare lotion, 12-hour leakage protection and, anti-leak barriers for a completely worry-free period. Now, made better, it ensures a more snug fit with its own Curvalicious feature too! It’s definitely the feminine pad upgrade modern women like Nadine need to stay confident, cool, and yes, #curvalicious.

The new Whisper #Curvalicious pads

Together with Whisper, women can join and be part of the #Curvalicious movement: a celebration of the modern woman who is brave and daring, who powers through any challenge, and who will inspire other women to do the same.

I too join the #Curvalicious Movement

Actually, the theme fits me! 🤪😂

I also enjoy the 360• selfie. Here’s a BTS picture, you can see my vid on my FB/IG account.

Posing with my Blogger friends

And here’s our take home loot! Yaas! 😍

Whisper is the world’s leader in feminine protection. Whisper, as part of The Procter and Gamble Company, aims to make woman’s period a happier, more positive experience – empowering and inspiring confidence in women even on their period. Whisper offers a range of products that provide fast absorption and leakage protection for unrestrained movement throughout the day and night.

Thanks for dropping by, until my next blog post!

♥️Mama Farrah