Feel Good Fashion With A Casual Edge in Penshoppe

PENSHOPPE as they  celebrate their stellar 25^th anniversary this year showed every other local apparel group how a leveled up campaign should be, the label now continues its brand-repositioning process, with the goal of reinforcing its position as the top of the mind brand for years to come.This year traditional casual wear with clean nautical touches. Color blocking. Light fabrics that are easy to wear will reign. The latest campaign is more relaxed and approachable. Brand Director Alex Mendoza says “Trends to look forward to over the year are more vivid use of colors, clean silhouettes, acid wash jeans and our highly popular varsity jackets.”


PENSHOPPE kicks off its Pre-Summer 2012 campaign with a modern take on cheerful wardrobe fundamentals such as jeans, shirts, jackets and other signature style as fronted by the brand’s strongest brand presenters: Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick, Asian superstar Mario Maurer and local “it” girl Solenn Heussaff. 

CASUAL COOL: The New Kind of HOT- Ed Westwick’s latest campaign for PENSHOPPE and run to the store boyfriend in tow. There is no other Chuck Bass.

Starting the New Year with a SMILE - Asian heartthrob Mario Maurer is the brand’s sales catalyst. Soon after the 23 year old was signed last August sporting the brand’s now famous varsity jacket, the item immediately went out of stock – early on proving that anything the kid touches turns into gold.

It’s HIP to be “IT” - Solenn Heussaff is not just a pretty face – she is a powerful female influencer.  Prior to her entry into local showbiz, it was PENSHOPPE who discovered her years ago when she was just modeling. Since then, Solenn has fronted some of the brand’s most memorable campaigns.

For the newest styles and hottest celebrities follow @PENSHOPPE on https://twitter.com/#!/PENSHOPPE or like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/penshoppeofficial

Watsons Compliance Pack

People diagnosed with chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol levels) which is need to be change their lifestyle from how it used to be. For example my husband, which is diagnosed with hypertension related to polycetemia vera last 2008. From then he has given a maintenance drug that will help him lower his high blood pressure. Simultaneously he also change his lifestyle including his eating habits and physical activity.

The challenge to find a trusted healthcare brand to ensure the quality and availability is an ongoing problem that we encountered. We are making sure his treatment is uninterrupted to avoid further complications would arise. Since then, we are looking for a brand that will ensure his controlled blood pressure. We also had a monthly check-up for proper monitoring and advice from his doctor. Moreover, I had a spread sheet that indicates his blood pressure day and night.

Watsons and Unilab Executives

When I saw the Watsons Compliance Pack and Amlodipine Besilate is one of them, we ask his doctor and he approved the said brand from Unilab. It only cost 157.50Php(5mg) and 217.50Php(10mg) of 30 pcs. its a much affordable compare to other brand that my husband is taking and without compensating the quality. Since then, we never tried other brands anymore and we are living in a healthy and quality life.

There are also other medications thats included in Watsons Compliance Pack by 30's like Losartan 350Php (50mg)/ 425Php(100mg), Metformin 67.50Php(500mg), Metoprolol 72.50Php(50mg)/121.75Php(100mg), Simvastatin 211.50Php(20mg)/425Php(40mg). With this packs you can save up to 80% specially for Philhealth Card holder and Senior Citizen how's that?.

Enjoying Sunkist Orange Juice Drink

Recently I had a week of refreshing and pulpy drink every meal, because I discovered the Sunkist Orange Juice Drink. Before I had it, my meal companion's coffee and take note, its black coffee, but when I tried Sunkist later last year which I really love it. Moreover, an angel gave me 3 liters for me to enjoy more of Sunkist. And it never failed and now I always had it in my refrigerator and forget about coffee. And since my doctor advised me to lessen my coffee consumption due too much blood acidity diagnosis, Sunkist is so much helping me to be healthy and gain good blood condition.

Sunkist is a power brand recognized the world over for quality orange fruits. The taste is so right for me from sweetness to pulpy bites that is so real and refreshing, I really love it. I tasted the first brand of pulpy drink but Sunkist captured my taste buds reasonable enough to concur my refrigerator, for me and my hubby which is more health conscious than me. We're enjoying it everyday specially at dinner after a day of work. Thank you Angel for the reminder and thank you Sunkist for saving me.

Department of Education Graduation Guidelines

The graduation rites in all public elementary and secondary schools will be on March 28 or 29, 2012. Department of Education calls on all school heads to strictly observe the guidelines on the holding of graduation ceremonies foremost of which is the non-collection of any kind of fees for the school year-closing rites.

DepEd Secretary Bro Armin Luistro said “I would like to reiterate DepEd Order No. 8, series of 2005 which prohibits the collection of any graduation fees or any kind of contribution for the graduation rites. I will hold responsible all school heads and DepEd personnel who will violate this”.

The education chief reiterated that no extravagant special graduation attire and extraordinary venue are required. Contribution for the yearbook (if any) is voluntary. “The significance of the event should not be overshadowed by pomp, pageantry and unwarranted spending and in graduation, we want to be reminded of what our learners gained during their stay in school, their sense of community and personal responsibility” Luistro pointed out.

Moreover, Luistro emphasized that the graduation rites itself should be solemn, focused on the students and their parents and not a venue for political forum. Make it simple and a meaningful event.

On that note I strongly agree with what Bro Luistro said and with the existing calamity nowadays I think that would be a right judgement not only for the parents as well as for our country as well.

Jeunesse Is Right For Karylle

Karylle has found her perfect partner in life to complement her multi tasking personality, a singer-actress, TV host, fitness advocate in Jeunesse the newest line of feminine napkin. I always see Karylle in TV as a host of noontime show "Its Showtime" and in some events singing and joining fun run. In her multi-faceted life she should have a perfect partner specially when  monthly menstruation is present, and she found it in Jeunesse.

Jeunesse has an all-natural, non-woven and non-irritating material with super absorbent polymer, which promises superb absorbency, germ protection and lasting freshness , this is a result of years of combined research by experts. As a fact it has a scientifically-formulated Anion strip that helps reduce odor and feminine discomfort. It as made of strip releases negative-charged ions that neutralizes bad odor attracted to positive-charged ions.

Jeunesse is available in three variants - the Day Pads, Night Pads and Panty Liners that are available in resealable packs. For more information about Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkins, call 637-8104/ 0917-5642233 or visit http://jeunesseanion.com and like them on Facebook and Twitter @jeunesseanion.

Cord Blood Banking by CordLife

Stem Cell Therapy is a type of treatment for disease and injury that introduces new cells into the damaged tissue to alleviate suffering and increase the survival rate of fatal diseases. Stem cells self-renew ability will give patients in need the ability to fight their potentially damaged tissue into a new one with minimal risk of rejection and side effects. At this day, cord blood from a new born baby is the most essential source of stem cell. After the child was bare-down, the umbilical cord that was cut is rich in blood is then suctioned and store  through cryogenic for future use.

Recently I attended an event that discussed Cord Blood Banking by CordLife at Sweet Bella Burgos Street Taguig City. It was attended by bloggers, supporters and executives of CordLife. The discussion was leaded by Dr. Arvin Faundo, Medical Director of CordLife Medical Philippines. Dr. emphasized that it will benefit not only your child but most of all your whole family. Today, certain cancer and bone marrow syndromes, inborn errors of metabolism, blood disorders like thalassemia major and Immunodeficiencies are treatble by stem cells. We never now what the future brings and treatable diseases stem cell can cure.

Four main reasons why they recommend to store your baby's cord blood, firstly it is easy to collect, no pain or risk in collecting it not like before that the source of stem cell are from bone marrow or spinal cord. Then since you can store it immediately after harvesting, it can be immediately available  with no risk in complications. Since it came from the same child the compatibility issues is far from worry of the parents.

Two known personalities are present at the event to support cord blood banking, TV Host and Magazine Editor Lexi Schulze Brenguer-Testa said "Cord blood banking was a completely new concept to me when i had my first child, but I had read up on it due to the fact that my mom was diagnosed with stage3b cancer the year prior to my pregnancy- and I wanted to do my tiny part in perhaps saving a family member's life down the line. With percentages high on potentially saving lives within my family- I knew that I wanted to do this for those I love more than life itself". Akiko Thomson a retired swimmer, tv host and journalist said "I think parents should decide soon on storing cord blood to ensure their child's better future".

Before the cord storage facility is located at Singapore but we have it now in our country at CordLife Medical Philippines located at  UP-AyalaLand Technohub Quezon City. The storage facility consist of 20, 000 units and it follows the same stringent AABB standards which CordLife Singapore employs. They have package cost of 40,000 Php upon enrollment complete with cord collection kit, processing, laboratory fees and other tests with an annual storage fee of 8,000Php per year.

Practically with the increasingly existing disease nowadays, I would really have to plan for my children's better future. Since my family has a history of diabetes and cancer, I will surely save and include cord blood banking on our budget. Visit www.cordlife.com.ph and like them on Facebook for more details and information.

Coke-Bench Fashion Show Builds Up Coca-Cola’s 100th Year Celebration in RP

The tandem between Coca-Cola and Bench was launch last week at Trinoma, Quezon City the epic youth gathering was so great and grandeur. Our beloved beverage Coca-Cola and top clothing line, Bench reunited this time, to bring a complete, new line of hip, energizing a co-branded apparel and merchandise collection for the new breed of Filipino teens and teens-at-heart- the Coca-Cola Originals by Bench. 

Before the program started invited celebrities, guests and media, welcomed with an amusement-park liked place at the middle of the mall. With huge fiber glass made bottle that's full of graffiti look,  food stalls at one side of the events place (order for free) and of course unlimited Coke served right in front of you whenever you go hehe..The other corner also has Bench shirts hanged which you can choose and purchased.

What better way to officially present fresh new collection but with a larger-than-life runway party created by teens for teens other known as The Coca-Cola Big Youth Blowout. One of the Coca-Cola Happiness President’s inspired efforts to spread happiness all year round, the event brought together a handful of exciting firsts and surprise treats from beginning to end.Hosted by Myx VJs Chino Lui-Pio and Bianca Roque, the program started with dancing and high kicks from Philippine All-Stars and UE Pep Squad who owned the stage with their performance. Then the fabulous parade of the country’s most sought-after ramp and student models take over the stage.

The people starts to stream and shout because Bench celebrity endorsers and Happiness Ambassadors Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernado were expected to walked into the stage. And the people was not disappointed because Enchong and Joseph literally flew with harness and dance with girls after. Then the Bench owner Mr Ben Chan and Coca-Cola Philippines President Guillermo Aponte, dance together with the ambassadors for the finale.

The Coca-Cola Originals is available in Bench stores nationwide staring February 1, 2012. Open happiness and to continue enjoying its delicious taste and unique fizz perfected over the last 100 years!

Coca-Cola. Maraming Salamat sa 100 Taon ng Saya! Ituloy ang Happiness. Go to the Coca-Cola Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/cocacola), follow @Coke_PH on Twitter or visit www.coca-cola.com.ph to see highlights of the event and to find out more information.