ASIATRAVEL.COM EXPO 2017

In time for the beginning of summer season in the Philippines, "  ASIATRAVEL.COM EXPO 2017 " is bringing over sale packages for up to 75% off on international and domestic travel bookings.

The 3 - day travel expo, which will be held at the Century City Mall, Makati from March 31 - April 2, aims to draw 10,000 travel buffs from various market profiles to avail the best deals that Asiatravel.com can offer.

With its commitment to continuously boost
tourism promotion among key source market in the Philippines, the expo will be participated by Citibank as its official bank partner. Among the top properties who have already pledged their participation in the said event are The Manor, Hennan Boracay, Tugawe Cove Resort, Costa Pacifica, Azalea Group, Siargao Bleu, Bayview Park Hotel, Aziza Paradise Hotel Palawan, Siglo Suites, Island Cove, Thunderbird Resorts, Manila Hotel and Manila Ocean Park.

To showcase destinations both in the Philippines and abroad, guests will also be given the widest choice of over 200,000 hotels, 500 airlines and 8 million travel packages worldwide which they can book and pay instantly during the expo.

The National Tourism Development Plan 2011 - 2016 aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Philippine Tourism sector by focusing on the diversity of its target market and improving the quality of Tourism destinationd, products, access and connectivity

With more Filipino tourists aggressively exploring new destinations both in the Philippines and abroad, tourism industry has been considered as one of the fastest emerging economic sectors in the world.

According to a study conducted by Visa, Inc., " Mapping the Future of Global Travel and Tourism in Asia Pacific, " Filipinos joined an emerging " Global Travel Class " having visited more than five countries in a year.

World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) data showed that the Philippinr Tourism Industry has continuously contributed to the rise of domestic economy for the past five years. In 2015, a total of P1.43 trillion or 10.6 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) came from Philippine travel and tourism.

The industry's direct contribution to the Philippine economy generated by hotels, travel agencies, airlines and other passenger transportation services produced P569 billion or 4.2 percent of total GDP in 2015. Direct contribution is expected to grow by 5.3 percent yearly to P1 trillion by 2026.

As one of the leading online travel agencies in the Philippines, Asiatravel.com has continuously establish its competitive brand by participating in activities that upkeep the stream of Philippine Tourism. It was awarded as the Philippine Travel Mart's Top Grosser for 2015 and 2016. Moreover, it was recognized for the 4th time as the Best Online Travel Agency by the TTG Travel Awards Asia Pacific for its contribution in the Tourism Industry.

It is Asia's leading online travel company that offers a global inventory of over 8 million travel products worldwide. Its online booking feature for all inclusive packages strongly appeals to travelers seeking convenience, instant confirmation and extra savings. Serving customers worldwide through 13 major languages sites, its 17 offices in Asia, Middle East and Europe operate and provide 24/7 customer services.

USANIMALS OF USANA Health Sciences

Usanimals provides a balanced formula of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for children aged 2 to 12 years old. It is USANA's  Essentials for kids. Supports immune health with vitamins D&C, selenium and zinc. Calcium, Magnesium, and vitamins D & C which help build strong bones, muscles, joints and teeth. B group vitamins with iron and iodine that support energy production for an active lifestyle. Zinc and iodine nurture normal overall growth and development. Easy to eat chewables with fun animal shape prints and it is vegetarian safe.

These was fully discussed by Aurora Gaston, USANA Vice President for the Philippines and Indonesia. " USANA ensures that it manufacture products that are well researched and is backed by reliable and accurate science,"

With the help of Usanimals by USANA, parents can support their children's growth in a fun, convenient and healthful way.

Gen Blasurca, Corporate Pharmacist at USANA  emphasized that " Good growth encompasses all aspects in the development of children - from physical, physiological, intellectual, emotional and psychological. We are proud to say that Usanimals by USANA can support the nutritional demands of growing children by providing the relevant and most comprehensive nutrients that result in improved overall health development ."

USANA Health Sciences ( NYSE: USNA ) was founded in 1992, it is a U.S. based nutritional company that manufactures high quality supplements, personal care and healthy food products in its FDA Registered Drug Establishment in Salt Lake City. Learn more about USANA by visiting http://www.usana.com or official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com

L.A. SANTOS

LNARD ANTONIO " L. A. "B. SANTOS @17 released  his 1st album in the Philippines. His album entitled LA SANTOS includes the following songs: Miss Terror, Mine, Ikaw Kasi, Bakit Ang Pag-ibig?, Hanggang Kailan, When I was Your Man, Forever's Not Enough ( Duet with Kanishia Santos ), Our Greatest Love and Tinamaan.

On the significant year of December 2016 LA signed his singing contract and album with the number 1 Carrier / Production in the Philippines - ABS CBN STAR MUSIC, 9 tracks on CD and Digital.

LA will be joining on April 29, 2017 King and Queen of OPM as Guest Artist at Resort World, Manila.

His other concert and guesting includes: Gives Back, UST Junior HS Glee Club and LA SANTOS, UST Museum, March 22, 2017. Patti Austin live in Manila as Guest artist; Kia Theater, February 4, 2017 and Water Front Cebu City, February 3, 2017.

University Concert Tour Batangas April 2016.
On February 2016 was his first Major Concert in Music Museum with Chad, Honey and Janina. He was also at the Philippine Legendary Juke Box Divas of August 2015.
LA was the front act at the Air Supply Concert rendering two songs of Bruno Mars and of Justin Bieber.

LA was the front act at the STYLISTIC Concert February 13, 2014 @ The Theater, Solaire Hotel Casino. L. A. Santos just turned 15 years old, grade 8 at the University of Sto. Tomas ( UST ). His a Tiger Cub Basketball player of UST since grade 7. He loves to play
basketball at the same time his passion for singing is in placed. He admires Bruno Mars and Bamboo,loves singing their songs. Michael Jackson is his idol in singing and dancing.

LA SANTOS and his entire family are very thankful to the Almighty God and all the wonderful people who have help and supported LA all these years. Indeed God Almighty is good all the time!

TravelAsia Kickstart your summer with Asiatravel.com’s Travel Expo 2017 at Century City Mall

It’s summer once again and celebrities have brought the heat to different social mediums by posting photos, videos and blogs of their travel adventures. You have even liked or shared these posts. Your buddies may have even tagged you on some with a hashtag #hanggangdrawinglang (pertaining to planned trips that never happen).

Maybe it’s high time you and your buddies stop tagging each other and start planning your own “barkada” adventure. How about taking the kids to a vacation for some family bonding? Some soul searching perhaps? How’s your bucket list going so far?

On March 31 to April 2, 2017 Asiatravel.com in partnership with Citibank will hold its Travel Expo 2017 at the 4th Level Activity Area of Century City Mall from 10am to 8pm.

“Asiatravel.com is Asia’s leading online travel company that understands travellers’ needs, from hotel bookings, affordable flights, attractions to BLeisure (Business+Leisure) packages.”

Don’t waste the summer sun inside the four corners of your room scrolling and searching for airline tickets, booking hotel accommodations, tour packages ending up paying more.

Asiatravel.com’s Travel Expo 2017 has got your back, bringing over sale packages of up to 75% off on bookings for international and domestic travel packages. All you need to do is pack up your suitcase and file that vacation leave!

Oh and by the way, for every Php 2,000 single and/or accumulated spend in any Century City Mall establishments on March 27-April 2, shoppers will get to receive Php 1,000 worth of AsiaTravel vouchers that can be used during the AsiaTravel Travel Fair on March 31-April 2.

Novuhair : " Happy Women's Month "

NOVUHAIR SALUTES ALL WOMEN

March is International Women's month! Happy Women's month to us! 

Nutramedica Inc. itself is being led by a formidable woman, Sheila Mae Velilla, CEO & President. Ms. Velilla built the company from scratch, exerting much effort in product development and exemplary business & marketing acumen. A grand salute to you Ms. Velilla!

Founded in 2004, Nutramedica was one of the first companies to market virgin coconut oil (VCO) in the Philippines. Today it is known for its comprehensive range of oral and injectable pharmaceutical lines, food supplements and cosmetic products.

In celebration of International Women’s Month this March, Nutramedica Inc., encourages women to speak their mind and know their rights. Be it in society or otherwise, women have excelled over the years, creating a sense of socio-equality that every female across the globe shall be proud of.

This years’ theme is “Be bold for change”, a very subjective manner of approach to the present era where women are called to lead and influence. Novuhair calls for the same thrust. 

Novuhair empowers the female population by improving their appearance thru self-help ideas on social media. Channeling their self-esteem and confidence to exude.

At present, Novuhair has been awarded by Watson’s as the leading Medicated Hair Care Brand in the country for five consecutive years. The effectiveness of the product speaks for itself.

Novuhair is made with 19 natural ingredients that include moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and peppermint and almost 100% natural. Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching. It also penetrates deep to rejuvenate the hair follicles, provides optimum nutrition to help combat hair loss and/or thinning of hair, improves blood circulation in the scalp which contributes to the stimulation of hair growth.

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural and on Instagram @novuhairofficial. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

HICC - with NUTRIMENT Goes Plant Base Diet

A visit to Holistic Integrative Care Center widens one's outlook on the integration of conventional medicine and ancient healing capabilities of natural medicine. It adheres to Hippocrates " Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."


HICC is " Healing that Cares " The 8 greatest doctors are: NUTRITION - which should be practice everyday. EXERCISE. WATER since our body is compose of 70% of it. SUNLIGHT- which sustain the cycle of living things. TEMPERANCE - using good things in moderation. AIR - proper breathing and fresh air. REST - it allows the regeneration of body cells and trust in DIVINE POWER that is connected to wellness.

HICC offers different care such as: Chelation Therapy in medicine is the removal of toxic metals. Glutathione IV Injection with Vitamin C. Gluta 2,000mg Triple Dose with Collagen. Gluta drip + Vitamin E, Alpha Lipoic Acid + Caviar Stem Cell. Infrared Hyperthermia. Body Scan. Inner Dance Session. Integrative Medicine Consultation among others.

NUTRIMENT is the department of HICC that promotes healing through food nutrition. A journey with Chef Arlene A. Clemente a holistic chef in a workshop of food preparation of plant based diet.

Green Smoothie was prepared for the attendees it is a concoction of kangkong, pechay, saba, ginger, turmeric, water snd sweet pineapple blended together. Such an energizing full pack meal drink should be taken right away to avoid oxidation.

Different dishes was prepared with organic vegetables and fruits. Soaking the vegetables in water with 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar or salt for 10-15 minutes then rinse and drain is also recommended.

Asian Seaweed Salad was my favorite the mixture of fresh bell pepper, onion leeks, carrot, purple cabbage, pumpkin seeds, seaweeds and vinegrette burst your taste buds to the nutitious and delicious servings.

The miso soup was just right to the taking since it is not salty at all, with the ready to eat tofu added with seaweeds.

Our last dish was Futo Maki wherein Chef
emphasized how to roll the maki, so it will be firm when you cut it up, and not to tight so as not to squeeched the soft mango.

After her demo of the Futo Maki, it was our turn to do the Futo Maki. We were given each our own working place , knife and all. Chef's tip is to use whatever ingredients that is available and which is to our liking, and of course to be careful not to cut our fingers.

I created my Maki Futo with mango, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, purple cabbage and dipping it in wasabi sauce with calamansi and bragg liquid aminos was superb.

It was indeed a day full of new ideas for the preparation of healthier and tastier plant based diet for our everyday meal.

So let's Go for raw and plant based diet.

Holistic Integrative Care Center
UG-11 Cityland Pasong Tamo Condominium
Calle Estacion, Pio del Pilar Makati City

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiccph/
For Appointment please call or txt
Dr. Imelda Edodollon 09176224565

Idea Hack Highlights Road Safety in the Philippines - Government taps Open Data to support efforts to reduce road crashes.

Metro Manila, - The Department of Transportation ( DOTr ) and partner agencies will gather Filipino developers, IT and digital media talents, and road safety enthusiasts in a national Road Safety Idea Hack, which also features workshops using trafficand road safety data sets at the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Avenue, Wuezon City on March 13 and 18.

The Road Safety Idea Hack welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, whether in app development, digital media, social sciences, data sciences, road safety advocacy and all who are excited and interested to learn more about open data and road safety.

Interested participants will form teams to produce ideas, analyses, methologies, digital media, advocacy campaigns and app prototypes to improve road safety in the Phils., using Open Traffic data provided by Grab, road crash data aggregated by the DOTr, and other datasets, such as jeepney routes and school locations. Entries will be judged according to expected impact, creativity, feasibility, and presentation. The panel of judges will be announced shortly.

Registered participants who are not joining the competitionare also invited to free workshops on March 13, where they can learn new skills, such as using Mapillary or the Open Street Map, or about how to become a road safety advocate.

Road safety is a critical issue affecting the lives of millions of Filipinos, and through the Philippine Road Safety Action Plan ( 2011 - 2020 ), the DOTr is committed to reduce road crashes by 50%. While crashes can be mitigated with targeted policy and infrastructure interventions, these interventions need to be well-informed by evidence. Hence, the DOTr is enlisting the support of the public to use its new open data sets to find solutions that will help meet the target.

" The DOTr, led by Sec. Art Tugade, is strongly committed to address the country's challenges in road safety and improve the country's transportation. Accurate and reliable data on road crashes and multi-sectoral collaboration are crucial to achieve these goals. Through this initiative, we plan to tap the country's ICT talents and road safety community to develop innovative solutions," DOTr Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation and infrastructure Mark de Leon said.

The DOTr will also be launching a new platform called Data for Road Incident Visualization Evaluation and Reporting  (DRIVER ), a web-based and open-source national system for geospatially recording and analyzing road crashes. DRIVER can be publicly accessed at www.roadsafety.gov.ph and is currently populated with data from Metro Manila, Cebu and Dipolog.

Grab is the leading sponsor of the Idea Hack alongside the World Bank, the Korea Green Growth Partnership, Globe, Petron, Bloomberg Iniatiative for Global Road Safety, Mapilliary, Ateneo School of Government, Imagine Law, Vera Files, Azavea, Mapzen, Far Eastern University Institute of Technology, Incusive Mobility, MapPH, Metro Manila Development Authority, Netsquared Manila, OpenStreetMap Phils., Open Knowledge Phils., Urban Land Institute, Youth Mappers, among others.

" The country is in for an innovative event as people of different professions will be coming together to brainstorm for solutions to road safety problems. Technology and data are at the core of our business and something we've been sharing with the Philippine government since April 2016. Grab highly encourages everyone to participate to help make transportation safer for Filipinos," Grab PH Country Head Brian Cu said.

For more information and to participate in the upcoming Road Safety Idea Hack Week, visit https://ideahack2017.eventbrite.com