As you all know, laundry is a huge part of every mom's life. As they say, everyone may leave you but your laundry - NEVER!  And with this, just like finding a life partner, choosing a dependable washing machine that's efficient and economical as well is key to an easy-breezy laundry task.

Let me share my experience and review using the EVEREST 10KG Fully Automatic Inverter Washing Machine.  

Why do I think this is one of the best choices for a fully automatic washing machine?  This is because it's energy-saving because of its inverter technology.  As moms, we not only look for appliances that will help us make our jobs easier, but also one that will give us savings.  Because I'm practical, I always look at value for money purchases, and for me, Everest 10kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine passed this criteria.  To add, it's also best for budget-consious moms because for its performance and quality, it only costs a fraction compared to other brands who offer the same features.  Next no need to worry in case something goes wrong along the way because purchasing one give you 1 year warranty on parts and services and 5 year warranty on motor

LARGE CAPACITY

Because it's 10kg, I noticed how spacious it really is to accommodate the laundry demand that my household of all boys need!  Men's clothes are bigger and heavier compared to women.  Having four boys in the family, there's a need to wash clothes very often.  With smaller capacity, I tend to run my old washing machine 2x to 3x per laundry day to ensure I wash as much as I can.  Apart from the time it consumes, running the washing machine more of course uses more energy.  And it will reflect in our electricity bill. With 10kg capacity, I run it just once because it can fit what I need to wash for the family in just one cycle.  Saves time, energy, and money too!

EFFICIENCY

Whatver gives me the gift of more time to spend to what matters more, I go for it.  With the One Touch Washing feature of my Everest washing machine, I can just choose any of the preset programs (Cotton, Quick, Strong, Kids, and Heavy Duty) and leave it until it finishes its wash cycle!  If you need to finish in a shorter time, you just choose the Quick program.  For tougher stains due to baby food on bibs or dirt from sweat of the play ground - choose Kids program.  For smaller bed sheets or blanket (not bigger than twin size), choose Heavy Duty.  This saves me a lot of time so I can do other things that will give me more value or spend it wisely.

SMART TECHNOLOGY AND DURABILITY

The washing machine comes with a Digital Control panel or its Smart Control Washing that's straight-to-the-point and simplified controls that's not intimidating to use.  All you need are a few button to start and control your washing, so whoever uses it will not be overwhelmed.  This is a win for me because no need for complicated buttons or dials to function the washing machine.  I also like that it has a child-lock so that no curious little finger of cute little ones could play with the buttons and change the settings.  I also like that it has a sleek yet simple design made of durable and quality materials.  

The best for me is its strong glass lid with dumper which closes gently and not create any loud sound of sudden lid closing like traditional washing machines.  The 3D Water Flow and Shower Water Injection ensure clothes are thoroughly and evently cleaned.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

With all these features and more, I recommend purchasing an Everest Fully Automatic Inverter Washing Maching (10kg).  If you're looking for value-for-money, efficient, economical, practical, durable, and top quality, go for Everest!  This season of giving, gift yourself with something that will help make your laundry days lighter and more efficient.  Available in major appliance stores nationwide, also in Lazada and Shopee!

To know more about the product, check it out here: https://www.everestappliances.com/washingmachine.  You may also follow them on their social media pages to get the latest and for promo announcements: Facebook and Instagram.

In celebration of World Toilet Day, Albatross, the leading name in air care in the Philippines, is taking action to support better sanitation for Filipinos. Recognizing that proper sanitation is a human right, Albatross is committed to fostering clean, safe toilet facilities nationwide.

Since its initiation in 2013 by the United Nations, World Toilet Day has inspired leaders worldwide to advance the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ensuring adequate and equitable sanitation for all. Yet, the numbers tell a stark story. Today, 3.6 billion people globally still lack proper sanitation, 20 million people don’t have access to basic sanitary facilities, and 8 million Filipinos practice open defecation,  with this practice of unsafe sanitation that can harm health and pollute the environment. Proper sanitation facilities are essential to protect both dignity and public health.

(from left) Rommel Taan, Supply Chain Head, Janna dela Cruz, Brand Manager, Maya Leander, Marketing Head, Neogin Evangelista, President & General Manager and Mr Tiburcio Aplacador, School Head, Parang High School

This year, Albatross addressed this critical issue in the Philippines, contributing to a cleaner, safer society. As part of its 2024 initiative, Albatross donated toilet cleaning essentials to various communities and institutions including Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) city jails in the National Capital Region, Madrasah Muslim schools in Metro Manila, family toilets in Sitio Sapang Munti Ipo Watershed (Norzagaray, Bulacan), and municipalities in Pasacao and Bombon, Camarines Sur.

Albatross provided products tailored to boost the hygiene and sustainability of toilet facilities: Albatross Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Albatross Deodorizers, and Gleam Liquid Sosa. These products help to ensure that toilets in these communities are not just accessible but hygienic, contributing to safer environments and a healthier future.

“This initiative is about more than donating products—it’s about empowering communities,” says Mr. Neogin Evangelista, President and General Manager of PHILUSA Corporation, the makers of Albatross. “Good sanitation practices begin with having the right tools, and we hope our contribution will inspire healthier hygiene habits that benefit everyone.” 

Aligned with Manila Water Foundation, Albatross’s World Toilet Day efforts reinforce its commitment to making sanitation safe, peaceful and protected for every Filipino. This partnership underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering individuals and supporting efforts that make sanitation accessible and reliable for everyone.

Albatross’s initiative for World Toilet Day is a call to action for all Filipinos. It’s a reminder that sanitation is more than just access to toilets; it’s about upholding dignity and promoting well-being. With this move, Albatross hopes to inspire others—individuals, communities, and organizations—to join them in advocating for better sanitation. By coming together and investing in clean facilities, all can contribute to a healthier, safer, and more equitable society, ensuring that sanitation is a privilege and a protected right for all. #WorldToiletDay #MWFWTD2024 #Albatross

Follow Albatross on social media to stay updated on their initiatives and learn more about their products:

• Facebook: @AlbatrossPH

• Instagram: @Albatross_PH

Let’s work together to make sanitation accessible for all and to build a healthier, cleaner future.

Bayan Academy, with the support of Wells Fargo, will hold WISE Bazaar, a two-day event that aims to empower women entrepreneurs and help their businesses thrive, especially in the coming holiday season. 

Happening on Nov. 28-29, 2024 at the Megatrade Hall, the WISE Bazaar offers these inspiring women a platform to showcase their products, expand their market reach, and build valuable connections.

The event will feature a diverse array of products, including cosmetics, food, fashion, homeware, and handicrafts. Women-led enterprises include for confirmation: Auris Therapie Inc, Bags & Beyond by Pam, Carol Arts and Crafts Trading, Kakayanin PH, among others. Shoppers can discover “wais buys” — unique, high-quality items perfect for personal use, holiday gifting, corporate giveaways, or simply as unique finds for any occasion.

Everyone can look forward to engaging with women entrepreneurs who bring passion and purpose to their craft. Their products represent not just quality but also stories of resilience and innovation.

Check out some of the products from women entrepreneurs participating the WISE Bazaar! :) 

VERO DENIM BAGS

VERO Denim Bag transforms worn denim jeans into stylish, sustainable accessories with a mission of social impact. Benefiting the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community, the enterprise began as a personal project and grew into a purposeful venture supporting PWDs through its sales. VERO's unique product line includes tote bags, sling bags, laptop sleeves, denim hug pillows, and handcrafted keychains, blending sustainability with meaningful change.

Owner

Veronica Tabrilla

Ms. Veronica Tabrilla founded VERO Denim Bags, a social enterprise focused on upcycling old denim jeans into stylish bags and other fashion and home decor items. Through this initiative, she addresses the growing environmental challenge of textile waste while promoting sustainability. In addition to being an entrepreneur, she is a passionate advocate for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), being a PWD herself. Her leadership in this space has enabled her to spearhead various social projects that positively impact the community and support causes that resonate deeply with her values.

BESTY & COCO ARTS AND CRAFTS TRADING

Besty&Coco is a vibrant brand offering unique handmade merchandise, including whimsical stickers, charming crafts, and colorful accessories. Perfect for all ages, their products inspire creativity and bring joy through quirky, functional, and decorative designs.

Owner

Bernadine Turla

I'm Nadine the creative powerhouse behind of Besty&Coco. I'm an artrepreneur specializing in graphic design- selling and marketing my works independently. My designs are inspired by playful memories and joy of self expression that evoke nostalgia, fun and sense of wonder. I make and sell my own line of products in local pop-up markets, art events and various partner stores across Metro Manila

AURIS THERAPIE

YASSINE’S COSMETICS

Yassine’s Cosmetics offers a curated selection of high-quality beauty products designed to enhance your natural glow. We believe in empowering individuals through skincare and makeup that blend innovation with timeless beauty. Discover your best self with Yassine’s. 

Owner

Hiyasmin Taladiar 

Yassine’s Cosmetics is driven by my passion for beauty and empowerment. With a keen eye for quality and trends, I believe in enhancing confidence through carefully curated products. Let’s bring out your best glow, one shade at a time.

KAKAYANIN PH

Kakayanin PH is a woman-owned microbusiness that creates experiences for one’s sense of wonder and smell through home fragrance products and candle making workshops while amplifying and channeling support to various local foundations and organizations championing education and other socially relevant programs.

Owner

Christelle Joy Rojano

A licensed professional teacher turned social development worker turned candle maker, Christelle has been braving the entrepreneurial world for just over a year now. Coming from a nudge from the Lord that as “light of the world”, we should “let [our] light shine before others, that they may see [our] good deeds and glorify [our] Father in heaven," she quit her full time job to do candle making and teaching full time. Through their brand Kakayanin PH, their hope is to make and share light through their products and workshops while amplifying certain local causes that are close to their hearts, specifically for education, agriculture, and women empowerment.

ProAge, a pioneering advocacy-based skincare and wellness brand in the Philippines, raised critical conversations about perimenopause and menopause at its recently held forum titled “Don’t Pause for Menopause.” Hosted by TV host Suzi Entrata-Abrera, the event gathered women’s wellness experts and advocates to celebrate women who refuse to pause for menopause and ultimately spark a change in the narrative.

Suzi Entrata-Abrera, news personality, wife, mother, and TV host, moderates the discussion at the ProAge #DontPauseForMenopause media event, which aims to break the stigma on menopause and encourage women to rewrite the narrative on this reproductive stage.

“A lot of brands discuss women empowerment, but not a lot of them talk about empowering women during the perimenopausal and menopausal phases of their lives. This topic has been a taboo, but at ProAge, we aim to shatter the stigma surrounding such conversations and address the needs of women in this demographic,” said Ms. Claudine Viquiera “

Claudine Viquiera, founder of ProAge and advocate for menopause, talks about her vision, mission, and the products and support group she created for women going through Menopause.

Women usually experience uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and anxiety during perimenopause and menopause. It’s high time that we offer them solutions specifically catering to their experiences.”

Invited speakers busted myths and misconceptions about menopause and enlightened the attendees on other important truths about the topic. They also shone light on how it affects women’s overall health and how women can better handle their symptoms. Before the event ended, the speakers also answered common questions about menopause to encourage women to be more confident as they embrace the natural changes in their bodies during this stage.

Dr. Annebelle D. Aherrera, an OB-GYN and Women’s Wellness Advocate, discusses the importance, perils, and pain points women experience during their menopause journey.

Michelle Aventajado, Best Buddies Philippines Executive Director, shares her first-hand experience with menopause.

Present at the event were Dr. Annebelle D. Aherrera, OB gynecologist and a feminine wellness advocate; Michelle Aventajado, Executive Director of Best Buddies Philippines and a ProAge advocate; and Claudine Viquiera, Founder of ProAge and a menopause advocate.

By women for women: Glow naturally as you age

As a company founded by a woman in menopause herself, ProAge understands women’s pain, anxiety, and struggles at this stage. It has developed various lines of products that help with the management of their symptoms. Developed in Korea but made for Filipino skin, these offerings were specifically formulated to address menopause concerns like dryness, sensitivity, breakouts, dullness, and pigmentations.

One of its major products for instance, Meno Gummies, is a natural and non-hormonal solution designed to provide relief from brain fog, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and insomnia caused by menopause. 

ProAge also offers a wide array of skincare products, including its Be Gentle with Me Bakuchiol Serum, a milder and natural alternative to retinol derived from the leaves and seeds of the Babchi plant, which is often used in Chinese medicines. The serum brightens the skin and helps with reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

ProAge’s skincare range also has the hydrating facial cleanser No Dirty Secrets, eye cream Eye See Yah, and the Holy Grail Cica Toner. All these were made with natural, vegan, cruelty- and paraben-free ingredients, making it safe and gentle for women’s skin. With its patented ingredients, ProAge products were clinically tested and are safe for cancer patients, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to safe, efficient, and mild formulations.

“Women’s skin goes through a series of changes during menopause, therefore, they should use products that can change with them. They need skincare that is adaptive, potent, and mild, promoting resilience, self-love, and confidence during midlife and beyond,” said Claudine Viquiera

Join the movement

ProAge’s advocacy goes beyond products that address women’s needs. As a brand championing women empowerment, it has fostered a community that serves as a safe space for women to openly discuss and share their experiences as they navigate the unique challenges of perimenopause and menopause.

Attendees of the ProAge #DontPauseForMenopause media event who learned more about the health issues concerning perimenopause and menopause, the ProAge products and community which can help them throughout their journey.

Through its online community, engagement with healthcare professionals, and holding and participating in local women’s health events, ProAge is gradually breaking the taboo regarding menopause and promoting healthy discussions on women’s health and resilience.

“ProAge understands what women experience during menopause and we know that their experience with it can also affect their work, marriage, family, and even social life. Through this community, we want to empower women to embrace change naturally and live their life anew as they continue to glow naturally as they age, which we believe is a privilege,” said Claudine Viquiera

ProAge is a women-focused skincare and wellness brand that champions and addresses the needs of women in their perimenopausal and menopausal stages. By redefining beauty and wellness for this stage of life, ProAge continues to advocate for a growing but often overlooked demographic. To learn more about ProAge, visit proagebeauty.ph/.

As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, an international day for raising awareness on mental health, LAC Philippines is highlighting the inseparable connection between mental and physical health. As we strive for a healthier life, it's crucial to recognize that these two aspects of well-being are intricately intertwined.

Mental health conditions are a global concern, affecting approximately one in eight people worldwide as reported by the World Health Organizations (WHO). In the Philippines, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO)  mental health illnesses rank third in terms of morbidity. Studies also indicate that stress, anxiety, and depression are prevalent mental health issues in the country. These statistics underscore the need to prioritize mental health and seek support when needed. 

The Relationship of Mental Health and Physical Health

Mental health conditions can significantly impact physical health. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Mental Health, individuals with mental health disorders are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Moreover, NIMH also reported that stress, anxiety, and depression can weaken the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to infections and illnesses.

Engaging in regular physical activity has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, stress management, and regular intake of supplements are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. These factors can contribute to both physical and mental well-being.

Taking the Holistic Approach to Health

A holistic approach to health, which encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, is essential for optimal health outcomes. By addressing all aspects of our health, we can create a strong foundation for a fulfilling life.

In support of one’s holistic wellness journey, LAC Philippines offers a range of natural supplements that are designed to address specific needs. LAC MoodRx and LAC TriAction Sleep Formula are two examples of supplements from LAC that can contribute to overall mental health and well-being.

LAC MoodRx is a natural supplement formulated to support emotional balance and reduce stress. It contains a blend of mood-improving herbal extracts and nutrients that reduce stress, promote relaxation and serotonin production for improved memory and a boost of happiness. To further improve one’s mood and mental health, LAC also offers LAC TriAction Sleep Formula, designed to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. It is made with triple layer sleep technology to promote quality sleep from start to finish. It also improves one’s day-time productivity and mood balance, naturally.

“At LAC Philippines, we understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. That is why we are committed to providing natural solutions to support the holistic well-being of Filipinos. By addressing both aspects of health, we can empower individuals to live happier, healthier lives,” said Evelyn Teo, Chief Marketing Officer of LAC Global. 

By incorporating supplements such as LAC MoodRx and LAC TriAction Sleep Formula to your daily routine, you can provide your body with essential nutrients and support your overall well-being, along with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep. By prioritizing both mental and physical health, you can create a stronger and more resilient version of yourself.