Halal Personal Care Research Tops 2021 MMHRDC Poster Competition: STD-ITDI Bests 20 Agencies

 

A poster research of the Standards and Testing Division (STD-ITDI) on Halal-compliant personal care products took the top spot in the Professional Poster Competition during the 2021 MMHRDC 5th International Symposium and 12th Annual Scientific Conference held on September 24-25, 2021.

The Trinity University of Asia (TUA), located in Quezon City,  hosted the  2021 Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium symposium and scientific conference.  It gathered 21 national and international agencies for the professional category of the poster research competition.

Following the theme “COVID-19 Pandemic Realities: Equitable Initiatives for a Healthy JUAN,”  the entry “Halal-Compliant Personal Care Products: Promoting Health and Hygiene Amidst the COVID-19" is part of an ongoing project of STD on Benchscale Production, Validation of Optimized Parameters, and Sensory Evaluation for the Market Research of Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries. It aimed to provide personal care products that are formulated using Halal-compliant ingredients and produced following guidelines in the Shariah.

The team, led by Dr. Rosalinda C. Torres, Scientist I and serving as Chief of STD, includes Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, Chelsea Kate Jose, Danielle Camille Canillo, Dana Taladro, and Harvy Jay Esmundo.

Together the team developed two Halal-compliant personal care products, which includes a moisturizing and whitening soap, and several variants of a shampoo with hair growth promoting properties.

Dr. Torres explains that, "The development of these Halal-compliant products will cater to the religious laws of a continuously growing global Muslim population. There are currently 1.8 billion Muslims in the world; 10.7 million of these are Muslim-Filipinos residing in the country."

Further, she added that, several cosmetic and personal care products in the market are posing potential safety issues due to their composition which includes a complex mixture of harmful chemical ingredients.

US researchers report that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors.

Dr. Torres, thus would like to highlight the importance of not only taking into consideration the Halal integrity, safety, and cleanliness of food products, but also to consider products that are most likely being absorbed by the skin and could also be inhaled and ingested, like lipsticks, lip tints, and lip balms.

 

MMHRDC aims to strengthen collaboration among health research institutions in Metro Manila, as well as develop and enhance their research capacity.   The Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) steers MMHRDC through its core agencies, namely DOST-PCHRD, DOST-NCR, DOH-NCR, CHED-NCR, and UP-NIH. Currently, MMHRDC has 43 member institutions. (AMGuevarra\\TSD-ITDI)

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals with Corporate Technology Framework Adoption

 

The 2020s present a global challenge for us all as problems were paramount from the pandemic, the extreme effects of climate change and the still growing global population that raises concerns on the sustainability of this planet’s co-habitation.

We as citizens, businesses and corporations are called upon to think of ways to help the future be more sustainable, habitable and inclusive for all. This mindset began with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach programs and it pave the way for a more passionate and creative mindset on how we can do more --- able to utilize our talents, programs and specializations in forming ground-breaking sustainability solutions that spin out from the usual business and technology solutions.

One of the biggest promising solutions in creating life-changing and game-changing solutions on sustainability is the utilization of solutions framework --- retrofitted out of business use cases into social use cases that aim to benefit communities, ecological diversity and help solve sustainability challenges.

Frontier Technology for Frontier Sustainability

Sustainability is at the frontier of our future and with every considerable solutions being thought about to ensure the co-habitation and preserving the world’s endangered bio-diversity. With technology changing industries to pivot to automation, the said emerging technologies for frontier technology could equally serve for a greater pivot to cleaner, greener, net-zero and a more sustainable portfolio for the environment. These frontier technologies are: 3D Printing, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Quantnum Computing among others. Their high impact utilization business and industries have proven to gain new grounds on efficiency and seamlessness in processes. With the same use case pivot, these frontier technologies can be utilized to contribute immensely to the world’s sustainable development challenges.

• Achieving net-zero emissions

• Measure performance and grading of sustainability and environmental impact

• Enforce greater responsibility and transparency on business & industrial impact on the

environment and contribution to climate change

• Enact a consortium of sustainable and environment-friendly framework for mass

adoption

• Helping developing nations to fast track their economic growth without compromising

environment and social sustainability

• Collaborate on the most immense and intensive environmental problems with a co-opted

solutions framework

Development and Sustainability Framework Mindset

In retro-fitting business and industry solutions to be made applicable to help boost sustainability efforts globally, the solutions cycle of R&D, immersive analytics, gauging performance indicators, engaging stakeholders and utilization of key technologies will help fast track the development of tech-aided sustainability solutions geared towards societal inclusivity and sustainable development:

• R&D for greener and more ecological businesses

• Renewability and Circular economy for households, communities and regions

• Mitigating the impact of climate change to lessen weather extremities

• Giving a blueprint for sustainable development goals to developing countries so they

don’t fall into the loop of pollutants that were achieved by the G7 in their development

years.

• Incentivising cleaner and greener net-zero energy production

• Investing in sustainable and green bonds

In history, technology has alleviated society from diseases, unsafe drinking water, sanitation in living and overall a better quality of life. As the world races to ensure that the future is deemed more sustainable and co-habitable with our endangered natural diversity, technology will play a major part in reinventing how we do business, how we impact the environment and how we can be agents in preserving and co-existing with nature.

About DynaQuest

DynaQuest is an award-winning Blockchain solutions provider with the focus on developing high level solutions design for a more sustainable and efficient economical industries. From sustainable frameworks with Blockchain and a more inclusive society through digital identity management and fintech integration, DynaQuest is working with private sustainability groups in creating solutions for frontier markets.

LGE Grace Nicolas Celebrates "Kiwanis One Day"

October 23, 2021–It’s called Kiwanis One Day where all Kiwanians globally have a simultaneous activities to help the indigents. 

The newly elected Lieutenant Governor Elect for Division 3A (Mostly clubs from Metro Manila) contributed 2 activities during this day. One with Kiwanis Club of Makati, with members who contributed in the joint pantry event in Manila headed by Lieutenant Governor Francis Villegas with attendance from KC Makati’s PLG Dr. Elton See Tan, PLG Tan Yu III, Secretary Liza Ocampo, KW Hanna Rosales and KW Joel Aquino with the support of AsiaPrime Philippines Inc. 

The other activity was held at Brgy. Mabacan, Calauan, Laguna with the support of Mernels headed by Merle Mendoza Balicao and GracefulSkin Essentials. In Calauan, LGE Grace Bondad Nicolas headed the activity with KW Remy Capili Bondad, JonJon Escaler and Dess Bondad Escaler and distributed Rice and Soaps to 100 families. This actually is the 3rd time doing this activity in the said Barangay. 

“I’m always thankful to my parents for sharing their foundation to us. To help out. I remember my father, Josefino Bondad, told me that it’s better to give than to receive. While my mother, Remy Bondad keeps on sharing that it’s better that it’s you who is in the giving side. I’m always grateful and it’s human nature to help out. We will keep on doing this and we believe that in giving, you’ll receive more too. Might be in some ways, the universe will make a way as always.”- Grace Bondad Nicolas 

Kiwanis International was established in 1915 at Detroit, Michigan. Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Today, we stand with more than 600,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in more than 80 countries. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.

Partnering with Airspeed and Making it Happen

 

One of the most vital industries that were allowed to operate in the midst of the pandemic is the logistics industry. In order to ensure the country’s subsistence, the importance of the logistics industry to each individual and sector of the  society, and even the economy became evident and more prominent. 

Businesses, however large or small, need logistics support in some way or another in order to function and carry out their objectives. It is necessary for an enterprise’s well-being and success to partner with and a trustworthy and dependable logistics service provider like Airspeed. 

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Established in 1985, Airspeed has stayed true to its mission of providing the highest quality of logistics services and innovative end-to-end solutions that bring forth rewarding and growth-oriented opportunities to its clients and stakeholders.

Fabriquem Integrated Resources, Inc., a one-stop-shop telecom contractor and equipment maintenance system company, started working with Airspeed. Yosh Yoshida, President and CEO of Fabriquem Integrated Resources, Inc. said

“This pandemic has caused disruption in our business-as-usual processes. Last year, we were going through a rough time mobilizing our materials and equipment from Manila to Cebu. Through the help of Ms. Maan Camille Lumbang (Business Development Manager, Airspeed) and her team, we were able to effectively navigate through the challenges of the pandemic.

Since partnering with Airspeed, we have experienced and improved the process of shipment around the country. Airspeed’s reliability contributed greatly in our pursuit to keep the quality of our service intact. Airspeed offers efficient and reliable service while maintaining price sensitivity!”

Another Airspeed client/partner, Axelum Resources Corp., is a manufacturer of various coconut- based products that devotes a large portion of its production for export to the world’s major continents.  Henry J. Raperoga, President and Chief Operating Officer of Axelum Resources Corp. explained that the 

the main reason why they decided to partner with Airspeed is because they were having a lot of problems on importation, brokers, and even their own people.  “Our importation was subjected to many requirements, delay of release of cargoes, and paper requirements.

Airspeed handled everything without a hitch since then. They professionally and efficiently handle everything, making sure not to add up more cost, etc. Now, warehousing and importation of Axelum are exclusively handled by Airspeed.”. 

When asked how Airspeed has helped in sustaining Axelum during the pandemic, Raperoga said: “During COVID-19, most of the businesses were paralyzed in action and stopped due to uncertainty. But not Airspeed, they were dedicated to delivering our raw materials, ensuring that we could run our production needs.

Who would’ve imagined they could make it possible to have their own charter flight while the country was facing limited flights? Unknown to many, Airspeed also encouraged their partners and friends to feed frontliners. Where can you find a company doing business on the side and doing CSR programs to help people?

They are not just a core business but truly a partner with heart. A model company worth supporting. They always make things happen”. He also praised the Airspeed team led by Chairman and CEO Rosemarie Rafael and her team.

He enthused: “They are full of energy and enthusiasm, making sure that jobs are always efficiently and effectively implemented. In addition, it is truly amazing that the Airspeed team are dominated by women”.

When a company partners with a logistics service provider, it basically puts its own fate into the latter’s hands. For 35 years, Airspeed has always endeavored, innovated, and evolved to provide the best in end-to-end logistics so that clients like Fabriquem Integrated Resources, Inc. and Axelum Resources Corporation are able to meet their business goals that ultimately help in improving the lives of their stakeholders and contribute in the most important task of nation-building.

Airspeed is a corporate logistics company focused in Freight Forwarding Solutions, Customs Clearance, Customized Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, and Dedicated Demand. With its growing network, Airspeed aims to make it happen to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 35 years.

Founded in 1985 as an International Air Freight Forwarder, Airspeed is now one of the country’s most trusted and fastest growing logistics brand serving the B2B and B2C market.

Airspeed can make it happen for you: Visit www.airspeed.ph, or call (632) 854 – 1284, 852- 7359, 852-7376 or 854- 1291; Email at info@airspeed.ph, and follow Airspeed (Facebook) and airspeedgroupph (Instagram).

Cha Eun-Woo Caring Reminder

 

The   Perfect   Cha   Eun-Woo   For   FRONTROW’s   Genius   Immune   Boosting Supplement Now here, with much power is the newest All-In-One addition to the multi-awarded line of Luxxe Health   Supplements   by   health   and   beauty   leader   FRONTROW:   Luxxe ImmunPlus. And marking the strong arrival of this well-rounded and all-natural immune booster,   which   was   meticulously   developed   and   manufactured   in  Australia,   is the product’s face genius—Korean actor and idol Cha Eun-Woo. 

Regarded as the new massive Plus to Luxxe, ImmunPlus is perfectly embodied by the dazzling Eun-Woo who shines bright in all his pursuits and never ceases to surprise us with the constant developments in his acting, music and modelling career. “I am thankful that I got to learn about FRONTROW’s amazing health products that help keep me on the go,” shares Cha Eun-Woo. 

Powerfully infused with our body’s much needed Vitamins C, D, Zinc, Turmeric, Ginger,Garlic,   Cayenne   and   Black   Pepper,   ImmunPlus   stands   out   as   a   superior   immune boosting and anti-inflammatory supplement. The added layer of protection provided by this breakthrough health product enables us to live as actively as the admirable Eun-Woo, and do the things we need and want despite the health risks we are faced today. Though, more importantly, Luxxe ImmunPlus helps us keep our loved ones safe from the spread of disease. 

In a virtual launch for the product, FRONTROW CEO Sam Verzosa revealed, “When the pandemic struck and affected everyone, we felt the need to create a solution to help fight COVID-19 and   boosts  everyone’s  immunity.   With  that,   our   research  and development team put together the most powerful and potent ingredients curated to strengthen our immune system.”

FRONTROW President RS Francisco added, “We took all the suggestions that people take as food supplements and we’ve gathered all those beneficial ingredients for one to fortify and strengthen themselves, their bodies, from the threat of bacteria and virus.”Taking all current factors into consideration, FRONTROW was able to come up with the perfect  extra  powerful blend  to  elevate our  protection  against disease,  bacteria   and virus—building our guard up from the common cold to the life-threatening Corona virus. 

Although  Luxxe  ImmunPlus  is  highly  essential   to   keep  us   protected  at  this  time of pandemic, this should not stop us from getting vaccinated  and observing safety protocols. In the  product’s  virtual   launch,   FRONTROW’s   RS  Francisco emphasized, “Physical distancing is a social  responsibility. And even if you’re safer because you’re taking Luxxe ImmunPlus and you’ve gotten you’re jab already, this doesn’t exempt us from practicing rules and regulations regarding COVID.” So please do not leave home without your face masks yet! 

And  for   you   to  keep   your   daily   dose  of   Luxxe   ImmunPlus   in mind,  here’s   a   sweet reminder   from   the   mesmerizing   Cha   Eun-Woo:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8gLTF7xXYA   .  Put your health and safety at the front row and avail of Luxxe ImmunPlus, as well asFRONTROW’s   other   acclaimed   supplements—Luxxe   White   Enhanced   Glutathione, Luxxe Protect Pure Grape Seed Extract, Luxxe Renew 8 Berry Extract and Luxxe SlimL-Carnitine   and   Green   Tea   Extract—from   an   AUTHORIZED   FRONTROWDISTRIBUTOR now

Bakit si Sam Verzosa?

Lahat ay nagulat sa pagkakaroon ng “Tutok To Win Partylist” na kung saan ang sikat at award winning entrepreneur at businessman ng pinaka malaking direct selling CEO ay tampok na nominee, si Sam Verzosa ay naghain Ng kandidatura kamakailan lang para sa naturang party list.

 

Matatandaan na simula ng na established more than 10 years ang kanyang kompanya na Frontrow Enterprise ay kilala Ng natulong ang CEO sa buong kapuluan hindi lamang sa kanilang mga members sa buong mundo pati na rin sa mga nangangailangan lalong lalo na sa panahon ng Krisis at delubyo.

“Lagi nating iniisip na wala tayong magagawa, mahina tayo o wala tayong boses. Sa panahong ito ng pandemya, sana mas mangibabaw ang pagtutulungan at pagkilos para sa taumbayan.”—Sam Verzosa

 

Kabilang si Sam sa pararangalan sa iba’t ibang award giving bodies bago matapos ang taon dahil sa kanyang pinakitang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan at bibigyang parangal bilang “Philanthropist of the year.”

FRONTROW Cares Takes Center Stage at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Coronation Night

 

 

Despite a challenging pageant season caused by the pandemic situation, the most awaited Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation finally took place at Panglao, Bohol, and crowned Cebu City’s Beatrice Luigi Gomez as the country’s representative at the international Miss Universe Pageant. “We thank our pageant supporters and helpful sponsors for making this event possible despite the challenges we’ve encountered this year. Of course talagang nagpapaslamat kami to our presentor FRONTROW for being behind us all the way,” states Miss Universe Philippines Creative Director Jonas Gaffud.

 

Cited to share the same vision and passion as Miss Universe Philippines by event host KC Montero, MUPH’s official health and beauty partner FRONTROW melted hearts with its film that kicked off the pageant event—showing the organization’s recent charity efforts through it’s charity arm FRONTROW Cares. Apart from covering the foundation’s various advocacies like typhoon and calamity response, community pantries, feeding programs, E-skwela facilities for online education and vaccination drive, the short video included FRONTROW Company founders and owners’ RS Francisco’s and Sam Verzosa’s heartfelt words:

 

“Sama sama tayo sa kahit anumang pagsubok.

 

Luzon, Visayas o Mindanao, pilit kang aabutin ng FRONTROW Cares para sa kalusugan, edukasyon at magandang kalagayan ng lahat.

 

Dahil sa ating pagtutulungan, kaya natin lagpasan ang kahit anumang laban.

 

Sabay sabay natin haharapin ang mas magandang bukas para sa Pilipinas.

 

Kaya wag na wag mawawalan ng pag-asa.

 

Dahil madami padin ang mga gustong tumulong, madami padin ang handang magbigay, at parating andito ang Frontrow Cares.

 

Together, let us reveal the beauty and heart of the Filipino to the rest of the Universe.

 

Ako si RS.

 

Ako si Sam.

 

At katulong ng aming FRONTROW business partners, kami ang inyong kasama sa oras ng inyong pangangailangan.

 

FRONTROW Cares for you.

 

FRONTROW Cares for the Universe.”

FRONTROW is a multi-awarded health and beauty company that has transformed many lives through the opportunity they provide their distributors and the powerful effects of their globally-acclaimed health supplements—Luxxe ImmunPlus, Luxxe White Enhanced Glutathione, Luxxe Protect Pure Grape Seed Extract, Luxxe Renew 8 Berry Extract and Luxxe Slim.

 

Their organization has taken their mission to change people’s lives to the next level through their foundation FRONTROW Cares.

 

Catch the inspiring FROTNROW Cares for the Universe film in this link: https://youtu.be/C6EjfV9VLA0, and follow their programs through Facebook Pages: FRONTROW TV and FRONTROW PHILIPPINES.

Sam Verzosa of #TutokToWinPartyList

 

March On For The Win! Frontrow Philippines CEO Sam Verzosa. With all the advocacy and fantastic activities of helping not just the indigents but beyond, now is the right time.

Sam Verzosa of Tutok to Win partylist files their CONA at the Harbor Garden Tent in Sofitel Pasay City, October 7, 2021.

An awardee of  Asia Leaders Awards, that  acknowledges leaders who are making a difference not only in their respective fields but also promotes the Philippines as the premier business hub in Asia.

Credit to The Manila Times 

Photo by: J. Gerard Seguia 

Credit to The Manila Times 

Photo by: J. Gerard SeguiaSa

First Woman President of American Association of the Philippines, Grace Bondad Nicolas, Welcomes AstraZeneca Philippines and J&T Express Philippines

Celebrity Serial Entrepreneur, Grace Bondad Nicolas and first woman president of the American Association of the Philippines and part of awards committee of Asia Leaders Awards, welcomes two more women of power into Asia Leaders Awards 2021’s prestigious roster of honorees:

1. Ms. Lotis Ramin, president of AstraZeneca Philippines, and

2. Ms. Zoe Chi, vice president of J&T Express Philippines.

“It’s a pleasure that I’m with the two leaders of this generation. AstraZeneca and J&T Express are both leading to help Filipinos to survive in this global health crisis through the products and services they are offering. Both are breaking the glass ceiling and making a difference,” Miss Nicolas said.

Miss Nicolas is an indefatigable supporter of all things productive, helpful, and socially responsible, herself being a tireless top leader of several organizations while being at the helm of Asia Leaders Awards and TAG Media Group. 

She is concurrently Lieutenant Governor Elect of Kiwanis International Division 3A and CEO  of Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino, AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company and Tag Media and Public Relations. 

“Asia Leaders Awards then till now recognizes these leaders who are not just thriving but also reaching out to others.”

Women of Substance: Putting Others First

AstraZeneca Philippines President Lotis Ramin gave priority over patients and the people in delivering their pharmaceutical goods and services; meanwhile, J&T Vice President Zoe Chi secured the safety and health of their staff, riders, and loyal customers as a leading courier service in the Philippines.

Thus, "When the pandemic started we came up with priorities rooted in these values, protecting patients and making sure our robust global manufacturing process supported continuous access to medicines," Miss Ramin explained.

More than these, “We now adhere to no-contact deliveries, avoiding direct contact with customers and sticking to safe turnovers, while also prioritizing vaccination of frontliners to keep everybody in the chain safe and protected,” shared Miss Zoe Chi.

Asia Leaders Awards Press Launch

The second wave of press presentation at the Manila House Private Members Club was attended by awards committee members:

*  Tan Yu III of the Makati Tourism Foundation, Inc. and 

*  Dr. Elton See Tan of Filipino Chinese Chamber of the Philippines and The E-Hotel Makati Group.

Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders

from different chambers, organizations, and embassies such as the American Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Singapore, Embassy of Poland and American Association of the Philippines among others. 

 

Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in

Asia.

 

Awarding ceremony will be on November 11, 2021, at the Embassy of Singapore.

 

For more information about Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

J&T Express and AstraZeneca joins Asia Leaders Awards 2021

Asia Leaders Awards 2021 presents two more honorees at the Manila House Private Members Club

 *  Ms Lotis Ramin, President of ASTRAZENECA PHILIPPINES and

*  Ms Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express Philippines.

 

The event was graced by no less than Asia Leaders Awards Founder, Grace Bondad Nicolas with awards committee;

*  Tan Yu III of the Makati Tourism Foundation, Inc. and

*  Dr. Elton See Tan of Filipino Chinese Chamber of the Philippines and The E-Hotel Makati Group

 

Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders from different chambers, organisation’s and embassies such as American Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Singapore, Embassy of Poland and American Association of the Philippines among others.

 

Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

 

Awarding ceremony will be on November 11, 2021, at the Embassy of Singapore.

 

For more information about Asia Leaders Awards,

visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

MYSTERY MAN TO RABIYA’S RESCUE, REVEALED!

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo’s fighting spirit was clearly manifested until the last moment of her reign. The Queen’s dignified response to quickly stand up after her onstage fall (for her final walk) took much admiration from viewers and netizens. Though what also got our attention at this unexpected event was the caught footage of a man’s back who stood up with the intention of coming to Rabiya’s rescue. So who was this mystery man?

 

There were only a small number of audience in the crowd-controlled event. Most of whom were the pageant officers, organizers and judges. And based on the footage, the man with his back to the camera must have been seated right in front of the stage, in the judge’s area. Upon getting a closer look, the curated ear piercings of the mystery man made his identity clear-- pointing to one of the pageant’s esteemed judges: Mr. Sam Verzosa.

It seems that the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 host KC Montero overlooked one aspect of the named panelist in his introduction, “Businessman-Engineer Sam Verzosa or SV is the CEO and co-founder of Asia’s #1 and most trusted health and beauty company FRONTROW, and the President of the prestigious Maserati Philippines. He gives most value to helping and inspiring others through his story of triumph and through his foundation FRONTROW Cares and E-Skwela centers.” With the reveal of Mr. Verzosa as the mystery man to Rabiya’s rescue, we are now looking for the missing title “knight in shining armor” in his description.

Well, although unsaid, Mr. Verzosa’s gentle-manly gesture sure proves that he is willing to give his help and assistance in any occasion—planned or spontaneous. Sam Verzosa’s FRONTROW, which he co-founded with celebrity-entrepreneur RS Francisco, is the main presentor of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant. Apart from their world-class health products and revolutionary practices, FRONTROW is admired for their philanthropic efforts and quick response in times of our kababayans’ need.