4 well-balanced recipes for kids to celebrate Nutrition Month

4 well-balanced recipes for kids to celebrate Nutrition Month

Friday, July 1, 2022

Ajinomoto shares Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! recipes for healthy and resilient kids amid the new normal

There has been a change in people’s lifestyle and diet during this pandemic. Homemakers continue to face the challenge of preparing nutritious and delicious meals. At the onset, quarantine restrictions affected income, mobility and access to healthy ingredients. Then, comes the challenge of time limitation balancing work from home and online schooling hence increase in reliance on food deliveries. With these, the health and nutrition of children are compromised.

July is National Nutrition Month. For this year’s theme New Normal na Nutrisyon, Sama-Samang Gawan ng Solusyon! Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) Group shares four well-balanced recipes that Filipino homecooks can try to improve their kids’ health, growth, and development in these evolving times.

“This celebration is timely to remind Filipino parents to look out for their children’s health and nutritional needs. Especially these days, diet is an important factor in maintaining our overall well-being and preventing diseases,” said APC Group Science Communication Executive Deborah S. Fajarda RND.

In support of the day-to-day meal preparation challenge for homecooks, below are easy to prepare, affordable, delicious and nutritious recipes that will help Filipino kids become more resilient in the new normal. These recipes are part of APC’s Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! (MPPT) program that promotes the practice of preparing and serving delicious balanced meals with the right amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food. Listed below are 4 out of 60 recipes you can serve for the enjoyment and proper nourishment of your growing kids.

Egg Fried Rice with Veggies

This is perfect for the kid’s lunch box or baon as some schools start to conduct face-to-face classes. Carrot, corn, and green peas make this rich in potassium which is important in maintaining the water balance in the body. A plate of melon and a glass of milk are best to complete this meal. See full recipe here.

Stir-fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables

A balanced, varied, and moderate amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food in every meal is key to achieving optimal nutrition. Kids will enjoy this stir-fried chicken with veggies that are made tastier with SARSAYA® Liquid Seasoning. Best served with 1 banana to make it healthier. Bonus tip: in stir-frying, add the firm vegetables first before the green leafy vegetables. Learn the recipe here.

Fried Fish in Fried Rice

Kids need to have Grow foods in their meals for them to have a healthier body. Tilapia is rich in Selenium, a mineral that helps prevent sickness and infection. Fish is not the most popular food among kids, but this recipe may just change that and make their bodies resilient against illnesses. To make this recipe more appealing to your kids, use CRISPY FRY® Fish Breading Mix and AJI-SHIO® Garlic Seasoning Mix. Check out full recipe here

Chicken Almondigas

The main ingredient of this recipe is chicken, a rich source of protein that functions to help form and repair muscles in the body. Season your Chicken Almondigas with Ajinomoto Chicken Powder Mix for that added flavor. You may use milk instead of egg to help bind the chicken meatballs. Learn the recipe here.

Check out all 60 Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! recipes from APC Group’s Recipe Site cookmunitybyajinomoto.com. These recipes were created for Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! Intervention Study. The APC Group and other MPPT advocates are determined to combat malnutrition especially amid the ongoing pandemic where food systems have been disrupted and have continued to affect vulnerable groups like children. The MPPT program consists of online capacity building of community health workers, online nutrition education of homemakers, and one-meal dietary supplementation among identified undernourished children.

“New normal nutrition is a call for homemakers to be more consistent and creative in making healthy food more enjoyable for your family. Support your child’s health, growth, and development by making delicious and nutritious meals that they will love.” said Fajarda.

For more information about the MPPT program and other recipes, visit ajinomoto.com.ph.

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The ABCs to Healthy Skin for You and Your Child

The ABCs to Healthy Skin for You and Your Child

As parents, we spend our days making sure we have the right tools and partners so our children can grow up healthy, and enjoy all the joys of life, big and small. From the vitamins they drink to keep them strong, to the lotions and creams that keep their skin smooth and healthy, their well-being is at the top of the priority list.

Young moms and dads who have experienced eczema, or who are now seeing eczema symptoms in their kids often feel anxious and worried when their little ones experience redness or skin irritation. Also known as atopic dermatitis or skin asthma, eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that leads to dryness, itchiness and redness in skin, and these symptoms appear over time in varying degrees. From spotting the first signs of redness and flaking, itchy skin, to reaching the peak of severe cracks and bleeding, worsened by scratching, eczema may come and go, but mostly remains dormant in the skin.

While eczema is not life threatening, parents worry over this because it may have a significant impact on their child’s life, limiting the clothes they wear, the activities they do outdoors and under the sun, and even the food they eat so they don’t further irritate their skin. When a flare up happens, you as the parent want to help your child not only relieve the itch and prevent skin from bleeding, but more importantly, space out the next flare up for as long as possible and get their life back to normal.

Because eczema occurs as a succession of inflammatory flare-ups which appear over time, Bayer Consumer Health introduces its ABC Eczema Care System. Bayer aims to help parents and their kids reactively treat eczema flare ups, while also proactively repairing and moisturizing skin to mitigate future flares-ups. With their products, managing eczema and controlling flare ups is as easy as ABC.

A is for Anti-inflammatory

The peak of eczema symptoms are flare ups that often come with redness and swelling of the skin. For fast relief of these symptoms, Mometasone furoate (Elica®), is an OTC topical steroid that helps control and calm down the inflammation, with visible results in just 24 hours. Available in cream for wet wounds and ointment for dry, thick areas, Mometasone furoate (Elica®) relieves itching, swelling and inflammation.

B is for Barrier Restoration

Once major symptoms have subsided, your skin needs to heal from the scratching and dryness. Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream not only calms itchiness within 30 minutes, but also helps heal the impaired system barrier in eczema-prone areas. A steroid-free cream, it can be applied as needed when itchiness occurs, so you don’t need to worry about potential harm to your babies and children. As it helps prevent the loss of water in your skin, using Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream is a proactive measure parents can take to lessen itchiness, redness and irritation.

C is for Basic Care

Eczema management is not just a one-time occurrence. To help space out the next flare up for as long as possible, the skin needs to be cleansed and moisturized on a regular basis. Bepanthen SensiDaily Moisturizer is clinically tested to help keep skin flare-free for at least three months. Formulated with prebiotics to help keep extra sensitive, eczema-prone skin healthy, it provides deep and long-lasting* hydration for your whole body.

Beating eczema should not be a case of hit or miss. With Bayer’s ABC Eczema Care System, managing it is as easy as ABC!

If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

Elica and Bepanthen are available via Bayer Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada. To learn more about Elica and Bepanthen, visit their official websites at https://www.elica.com.ph/ and https://www.bepanthen.com.ph/.

*For up to three months, with regular use

ASC Ref. No. B214P052622BS

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Expanded Mega Bigay Sustansya to help nourish more children nationwide

Expanded Mega Bigay Sustansya to help nourish more children nationwide

Malasakit has always been at the heart of Mega Global Corporation’s operations. In everything they do, they aim to bring positive change to the lives of Filipino families, especially in addressing the problem of malnutrition. This is the heart of the Mega Bigay Sustansya program, first launched in 2019.

With Mega Bigay Sustansya, through the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation (MTLF), Mega has helped nourish hundreds of less fortunate Filipino children, improving their health through well-balanced meals and better knowledge of basic nutrition despite the pandemic.

In its fourth year of transforming the lives of beneficiaries across the Philippines, Mega Bigay Sustansya has been substantially expanded, promising to bring positive change to even more people. Officially rolled out last Tuesday, June 28, at the Prime Hotel in Quezon City, Mega Bigay Sustansya Year 4 promises more sustainable feeding days, more coverage, more engagement, and more partners. The launch event was graced by representatives from partner agencies and organizations. Media people and mommy bloggers and influencers also joined the occasion.

To achieve its goal of program expansion, MTLF teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Reach Out Feed Philippines (ROFP). Meals and recipes will be co-created and nutrition workshops for the parents will be developed with DOST-FNRI; DSWD will assist in gathering volunteers and identifying areas where help with malnutrition is most needed, and; ROFP will help with meal preparation and distribution, LGU coordination, and beneficiary assessment.

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Upgrade and win! Samsung makes an awesome 2022 with the new Galaxy A Series

Upgrade and win! Samsung makes an awesome 2022 with the new Galaxy A Series

Samsung continues to prove that awesome is for everyone this 2022. This year alone, Samsung expanded the Galaxy A Series, bringing durable designs, stylish new colors, and flagship-like features at affordable prices.

In the first half of 2022, Samsung introduced the 108MP camera of the Galaxy A73 5G and the powerful 5nm Exynos 1280 processor of the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G. Samsung has also made awesome even more affordable with the new Galaxy A23 and Galaxy A13.

While these new smartphones are more budget-friendly compared to earlier releases, the Galaxy A23 and Galaxy A13 are packed with features that are surely an upgrade. Here’s what makes them awesome:

Snap memories with the 50MP main camera

Both the Galaxy A23 and A13 have a Quad Camera setup featuring an impressive 50MP main lens. The smartphone encourages experimentation with the other lenses, including the 5MP Ultra Wide camera that copies human eyesight and captures more of the scene in the frame. Its 2MP Macro camera highlights tiny details, while the 2MP Depth lens adjusts the depth of field and brings the focus to the subject.

The Galaxy A23 boasts the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology, which records smoother videos that capture finer details, even in low light.

See the world with a vivid display

Samsung’s new smartphones are not just awesome at creating content. They work great for consuming it, too. The Galaxy A23 and A13 have a 6.6” TFT V-Cut Display. Both feature FHD+ technology, making streaming, video calls, and gaming sharper, crisper, and clearer.

Store everything with a huge storage space

Save thousands of photos, hours of videos, and important work documents with the smartphone’s 128GB of internal storage. This can be expanded up to 1TB, which means there’s no need to delete files to free up space.

The Galaxy A23 and Galaxy A13’s new and improved features are the best and most innovative smartphones for first-jobbers. These are available in all authorized Samsung Stores and online at the following prices:

● Galaxy A23 (6+128GB) - PHP 13,990 SRP

● Galaxy A13 (4+128GB) - PHP 10,490 SRP

● Galaxy A13 (6+128GB) - PHP 11,490 SRP

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To know more about the Galaxy A Series, visit samsung.com/ph.

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MR.DIY Celebrates 4 Years With Super Anniversary Salebration This July!

MR.DIY Celebrates 4 Years With Super Anniversary Salebration This July!

Get ready for a month-long treat of exciting deals and prizes as MR.DIY, your one-stop-shop for home improvement, celebrates its fourth year and 254 stores nationwide with the Super Anniversary Salebration this July!

Starting July 1 until July 31, 2022, MR.DIY customers can enjoy up to 30% off on selected items with no minimum spend, as well as a chance to win great prizes for its raffle promo.

Everyone can join by spending a minimum purchase of PHP 500 at any MR.DIY stores nationwide, scan the promo QR code and answer one simple question, and finally, submit your entry to stand a chance to win.

There will be one lucky winner who can win home the grand prize of PHP 200,000. Other amazing prizes include Honda Click 125i as 1st Prize (2 winners) and PHP 1,000 worth of MR.DIY Gift Vouchers as 2nd Prize (10 winners). For additional details about MR.DIY’s Super Anniversary Salebration, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. With DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-144938 Series of 2022.

Join the Super Anniversary Salebration and receive exciting deals and prizes by visiting your nearest MR.DIY store!

To learn more about MR.DIY and its products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow /mrdiyPH on Facebook, and @mrdiy.philippines on Instagram and Tiktok for updates and upcoming promos.

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Emirates touches down in Tel Aviv

Emirates touches down in Tel Aviv

Thursday, June 30, 2022

 

Emirates touched down in Tel Aviv today on its first ever service into Israel, operated with its latest Boeing 777 ‘game-changer’ aircraft. 

Reflecting the importance of this new air transport link, the high-profile delegation onboard the inaugural flight included: His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy; His Excellency Mohamed Al Khaja, UAE Ambassador to Israel; His Excellency Amir Hayek, Israeli Ambassador to UAE; Mr Waleed Al Naqbi, Senior Administrator – Coordination & Follow up, UAE Ministry of Economy; Mr Richard Mintz, Advisor to the UAE Ambassador in the United States; Mr Ahmad AlMarri, Dubai Economy and Tourism, Head of Region – GCC & Mena International Operations; Mr Abdulhamied Seddiqi, Vice Chairman at Seddiqi Holding; and Mr Ross Kiel, Director at Kosher Arabia.

Emirates executives onboard included: Mr Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer; Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi, Divisional Senior Vice President, Group Security; Mr Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Gulf, Middle East & Central Asia; Mr David Broz, Vice President Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs; and Mr Jeffrey Van Haeften, Vice President Global Cargo Global Sales and Commercial.

Emirates flight EK931 was welcomed by Ben Gurion Airport with a water cannon salute, drawing an audience of travelers, aviation fans and guests from across the industry to watch the arrival of the airline’s first service. On touchdown, the VIP delegation was welcomed by Ms Merav Michaeli, Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety.

After the welcome ceremony, Emirates showcased the interiors of its latest Boeing 777’ game-changer’s aircraft to government officials and guests. The aircraft features the world’s first fully-enclosed First Class suites with virtual windows and room service, offering the ultimate in luxury and privacy, plus many more thoughtful touches to ensure customer comfort across all cabin classes. Emirates will subsequently operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the Dubai-Tel Aviv route, offering eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class for the daily service.

“The ties between Israel and the UAE are strategic economic ties and are critical to strengthening our position in face of the changing threats in the Middle East. On my last visit to the UAE, I signed agreements that will facilitate the trade and mobility between us, mobility as a tool to empower the citizens and economies of both countries,” said Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety MK Merav Michaeli.

"The step we are marking today is far beyond aviation, it is an important political step that blurs the physical boundaries between us and strengthens our mutual commitment."

“We are excited about the launch of Tel Aviv service which adds to our growing network. From the time we first announced plans to include Tel Aviv in our global reservation systems, we received strong demand from travelers - not only in Israel, but also from many of our destinations including to and from the UAE. Some of the high demand also came from Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, the United States, and the Philippines. This reflects the strength of our product offering, the reach of our global network and the efficiency of our hub Dubai for worldwide connections. Our new service will provide tourism, trade and business opportunities,” said Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer.

“We look forward to welcoming our customers to experience Emirates’ product on ground and on board, as well as enjoy a unique experience across all classes. We take this opportunity to thank our friends and partners for supporting the launch of the service."

Emirates’ flight schedules to and from Tel Aviv have been timed to provide convenient access to Dubai, and connections to popular destinations like Australia, the Philippines, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

In addition, Emirates’ codeshare partnership with flydubai offers travelers even more choices when they connect in Dubai, unlocking access to the combined network of both carriers which span 210 destinations in 100 countries.

Travelers looking for well-curated, premium travel packages to Dubai and other popular Emirates destinations at great value can also book their vacation with Emirates Holidays to enjoy a one-stop personalized travel solution.

The strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel are evident in the rise of the number of businesses that have been set up after the signing of the historic Abraham Accords. Currently, over 500 Israeli companies operate in the UAE, and trade between the UAE and Israel is expected to reach USD $2 billion by the end of this year.*

The new Emirates service will help nurture further business and tourism links. By providing vital connectivity with its extensive global network, the new Dubai-Tel Aviv route will support both countries in advancing their economic cooperation across a number of fields, including technology, health, education, investment, among others.

An enabler for trade, Emirates SkyCargo will offer an average of 20 tonnes of belly-hold capacity on every flight, carrying key Israeli exports like fruits and vegetables, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery and electronics, metals, and other high-value goods to the UAE and other international markets. The airline is also set to transport manufacturing raw materials and components, semiconductors, and e-commerce parcels to Israel.

Over 300,000 Israelis have visited the UAE in the last two years despite pandemic restrictions, according to the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism, and that number is expected to increase with travel restrictions easing further.

Emirates’ flights to Tel Aviv operate as EK931 and EK932. The daily flight leaves at 15:50hrs, arriving in Ben Gurion Airport at 18:00hrs local time. The return flight departs Tel Aviv at 19:55hrs, arriving in Dubai at 23:59hrs (local time).

Israeli customers flying on Emirates to and from Tel Aviv will enjoy the airline’s award-winning experience, with innovative products and personalized touches across every cabin class, coupled with warm hospitality from the airline’s cabin crew hailing from 130 nationalities. Customers can also savor freshly prepared menus including kosher meals, available for pre-order on all flights, and be spoilt for choice with Emirates’ ice entertainment system, which boasts over 5,000 channels of on-demand entertainment to choose from, including Hebrew language movies and content.

*According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics

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Filipino singer raven puts a modern spin on Pinoy-style courtship with new song “Hara”

Filipino singer raven puts a modern spin on Pinoy-style courtship with new song “Hara”

 

After racking up more than 10 million streams with his debut EP Lika Na, rising singer-songwriter/producer raven reimagines traditional ‘harana’ with a modern twist on his new single “Hara”—out today via Sony Music Philippines.

Bringing the distinct practice of Pinoy-style courtship to an entirely new audience, raven serenades the object of his affection with lyrics that showcase his sincere intentions. 

“Unlike some of the songs that I’ve written so far, most of which are mere expressions of admiration, this particular track chronicles the experience of wooing someone in hopes of capturing their heart,” the young musician shares. “It’s an expression of sentimental nature, but it also comes from a place of humility on the suitor’s end.”

With its delicate fusion of lo-fi elements, hip-hop beats, and intricate guitar melodies, “Hara” conveys romantic earnestness from a better, brighter time. It blurs genre lines without the necessary complications: a gift of effortlessness that raven seemed to adopt in his previous music releases.

“I want to maintain the ‘harana’ feel by putting laid-back guitar sounds to the forefront, while subtly incorporating drums, percussions, trumpets, and modern rap lines into the mix,” says raven. “Like in my last album, the song was just recorded in my bedroom. As always, I have to wait for the household and neighbors to quiet down before I can start working.”

raven is slated to co-headline Balcony Entertainment Live, a concert happening on June 11, Saturday at the Music Museum. Featuring performances from some of the biggest and most promising music acts from the country, he’s set to share the stage with artists such as Rico Blanco, Ebe Dancel, Maris Racal, Zild, and Never The Strangers. Tickets are available here. 

“Hara” is out now on all digital music platforms via Sony Music Philippines. Watch out for the official lyric video on raven’s YouTube channel.

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Samsung brings city nights to life in this new Galaxy S22 Tiktok challenge

Samsung brings city nights to life in this new Galaxy S22 Tiktok challenge

Saturday, June 25, 2022

There are countless epic adventures that can only be documented at night. Dubbed "Make City Nights Epic," Samsung Philippines has launched a new Tiktok challenge that encourages people to capture their memorable adventures at night and be one of the three lucky winners of a new Galaxy S22.

This Tiktok challenge highlights the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series and its latest camera innovation, Nightography, which allows users to capture their most epic nighttime experiences like never before, breaking the rules of content creation in the process. With this new camera feature, users may capture night images with more light and motion that are crystal-clear, brightly colored, and strikingly detailed.

To take part in this challenge, participants must film their epic adventures in the city at night. Entries must be uploaded on Tiktok with the hashtags #MakeNightsEpic and #[Your City] (for example, #MakeNightsEpic in #Manila). Entries should be registered at spr.ly/MakeNightsEpic-TikTok to count. Each entry will be evaluated based on its creativity and on its originality. 

Samsung’s “Make City Nights Epic” Tiktok challenge runs from June 25 to July 17.

The Galaxy S22 Series is now available in stores at the following prices: 

● Galaxy S22 Ultra: PHP 68,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 72,990 SRP (256 GB) / PHP 80,990 SRP (512 GB)

● Galaxy S22+: PHP 56,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 60,990 SRP (256GB)

● Galaxy S22: PHP 45,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 49,990 SRP (256GB)

Users can also take home the Galaxy S22 Series for as low as PHP 1,916.25/mo at 0% interest for up to 24 months via Samsung Authorized Dealers Nationwide and Samsung Authorized Online Store. Citibank card holders can get up to 36 months installment at 0% interest for as low as PHP 1,277.50/mo.[1] On the other hand, PNB card holders can get their first installment month for FREE and pay 0% interest for up to 24 months in select Samsung Experience stores and Abenson Stores.[2]

For more information about the Galaxy S22 Series, visit samsung.com/ph.

[1] DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-136353 Series of 2022

[2] DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-133888 Series of 2021

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Maluma releases new album, The Love & Sex Tape

Maluma releases new album, The Love & Sex Tape

Friday, June 24, 2022

The music video for focus track "Nos Comemos Vivos" with Chencho Corleone is now available!

Global Latin music idol Maluma has just released his new album, The Love & Sex Tape. In The Love & Sex Tape we hear a more urban, street and explicit Maluma, with the essence as well as the beat with which the Colombian star jump-started his outstanding career.

Its production permeates with urban swagger that is a rollercoaster of emotions underscoring love, heartbreak, lust, passion and adrenaline, all flowing with irresistible dembow grooves.

"More than a decade into my career, I was missing that essence that inspired me from the beginning and I felt a need to communicate with the streets as well as fans who love the urban rhythm that has defined me from the start; that's why I decided to make this album,” Maluma expressed. The Love & Sex Tape represents my duality and a 2022 version of my original sound.”

The new album includes 8 tracks, of which, 3 are recently released singles: "Cositas de la USA,” "Mojando Asientos" with Feid, and focus track "Nos Comemos Vivos" with Chencho Corleone; along with other collabs such as "Sexo Sin Título" with Jay Wheeler and Lenny Tavarez, and "Tsunami" featuring Arcangel and De La Ghetto.

The superstar also premiered the music video for "Nos Comemos Vivos" with Chencho Corleone, produced and directed by his very own Royalty Films. 

The Love & Sex Tape was produced by The Rude Boyz and composed by Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma), Edgar Barrera, Andrés Uribe, René Cano, Kevin Mauricio Jiménez, Bryan Snaider Lezcano, Justin Quiles, Lenin Yorney Palacios, Julio González Tavares, José Ángel López Martínez, Jonathan Rivera, Giencarlos Rivera, Orlando Javier Valle Vega (Chencho Corleone), Rafael E. Castillo, Austin Agustín Santos, Salomon Villada, Mauricio Jiménez.

The album cover features an image of his beloved dog Buda, who, the artist say, represents his own shadow. Buda has been his faithful adventure companion with whom Maluma has shared many life experiences. He is artistically depicted on the cover designed by renowned contemporary artist, Joseph Klibansky.

1. The Love & Sex Tape Tracks List:Cositas de la USA
2. Sexo Sin Titulo ft. Jay Wheeler, Lenny Tavarez
3. Nos Comemos Vivos ft. Chencho Corleone
4. Tsunami ft Arcangel, De La Ghetto
5. Mojando Asientos ft. Feid
6. La Vida Es Bella 
7. Mal de Amores 
8. Happy Birthday

Maluma’s new album, The Love & Sex Tape is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music. Watch the music video of “Nos Comemos Vivos” here.

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Personal Collection ongoing environment-centric efforts to scale up protection of PH coastlines

Personal Collection ongoing environment-centric efforts to scale up protection of PH coastlines

Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc. ramps up mangrove-planting and coastal clean-up activities across the Philippines as it celebrates the triumphant first year of its #GreenLifeGreatLife movement – a commitment to step up the company’s participation in making the world a better place for future generations.

After pioneering the shift from merely recyclable to biodegradable packaging that’s good for the environment, Personal Collection’s eco-warriors did not miss the chance to make their contributions count.

Last April, dealers and employees planted over 30,000 mangrove seedlings in Sta. Cruz in Zambales, Noveleta in Cavite, and Orion in Bataan. In addition to the 70,000 mangroves Personal Collection’s volunteers planted from November to December last year, this brings the total to 100,000 mangroves in just a span of eight months. These efforts are deemed important in protecting the coastlines from erosion and flooding and in preserving the marine life and the creatures that take shelter in the affected aquatic habitats.

This substantial achievement has been possible with the help of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) and the proactive support of Personal Collection’s thousands of dealers and employees all over the country.

Coastal cleanup hustle and bustle (Las Piñas Wetland Park Coastal Cleanup)

Alongside mangrove planting, Personal Collection has been organizing coastal clean-ups since October last year as it aims to help in addressing the gigantic plastic pollution problem in the country. In fact, the Philippines is the world’s third-largest plastic waste contributor, with over 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic waste dumped in landfills or in oceans yearly as shown in a World Bank report (Market Study for the Philippines: Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers, March 21, 2021).

In partnership with Marine Conservation Philippines, Personal Collection has led volunteers in different parts of the country and has collected thousands of kilos of trash from the coasts of Dumaguete, Siaton, Bayawan, Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park, BASECO Beach in Manila, Isla Pulo in Navotas, and Centennial Park in Malabon.

Launched last June 8, 2021, Personal Collection’s #GreenLifeGreatLife movement is in line with the company’s commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment. It started with manufacturing eco-friendly packaging for its top-selling flagship household products: Tuff TBC (Toilet Bowl Cleanser), Tuff MSC (Multi-Surface Cleaner), and sof & mmmmm….. Concentrated Fabric Conditioner. The biodegradable packaging is designed to decompose within five to 10 years in landfill conditions, unlike regular plastic bottles which could take up to 1,000 years before disintegrating into harmful microplastics.

In April this year, Personal Collection officially launched Tuff Naturals, the company’s first liquid laundry detergent. It comes not only in biodegradable packaging but is also comprised of 95% biodegradable ingredients – unarguably the smarter choice for the environment.

With the #GreenLifeGreatLife movement, Personal Collection takes the lead in offering the Great Life through high-quality and environmentally responsible products and supporting employees, direct sellers, and customers to become ambassadors of sustainable living and environmental conservation.

To learn more about the Personal Collection #GreenLifeGreatLife movement, visit www.personalcollection.com.ph and follow www.facebook.com/pcdsiofficial, @pcdsiofficial on Instagram for more updates.

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