What You Need to Know About Excessive Sweating and How to Treat it at Home

Did you know? Hyperhidrosis is often referred to as a “silent handicap” because sufferers, who experience excessive sweating, rarely talk about it to health professionals or their loved ones. In fact, many do not even know it is a medical condition or that there is a word for it!

Does excessive sweating negatively impact your lifestyle? 

• Hyperhidrosis is a common medical condition characterized by excessive sweating affecting up to 4.8% of the global population.

• Studies show that hyperhidrosis has a severe impact on the quality of life of its sufferer, and can have negative impacts on their social life, general wellbeing, and mental health.

Are you always worried about shaking hands with other people?

• The areas most commonly affected by hyperhidrosis are the hands, feet, and underarms, but can also include other areas on the body, including the face/head, and back.

• Its impacts can even be greater than other dermatological conditions, such as severe acne or psoriasis. 

Do you suffer from excessively sweaty feet?

• There is no cure for hyperhidrosis, but highly effective treatment through iontophoresis is available.

Studies show that the success rates of iontophoresis devices can reach 93%, 98.5% and even 100% of patients treated for hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis has been used to treat hyperhidrosis since the 1940s. It is often recommended for those who have not had any results with other treatments, as well as those who require stronger treatment.

Conveniently treat hyperhidrosis at home with Dermadry! 

Dermadry is a tap-water iontophoresis machine that treats different levels of hyperhidrosis ranging from mild to severe. Setup can be done within a few minutes. You just need access to a plug and some tap water. This solution works by directing a small current through the skin, neutralizing the connections between the sweat nerves and sweat glands. Dermadry is suitable for most people over the age of 13.

Get rid of sweaty underarms with a Dermadry home treatment!

From clinical trials and studies, it was found that 92.9% of patients saw results after two weeks of iontophoresis treatments, 88.9% of patients had positive results, and a majority of the patients found the maintenance program compatible with their lifestyle. Additionally, quality of life improved in 78.6% of patients after 2 weeks. 

Dermadry is dermatologist-recommended and has a Medical Device License from Health Canada. The company’s quality system is certified by Intertek for compliance with ISO 13485. 

If you believe in having PASMA, watch this to see how it can actually be a medical condition!  

Dermadry products are sold in their website, as well as eBay and Amazon in certain countries. They offer free express shipping worldwide. If you’re not sure if it’s right for you, Dermadry also offers a 60-day money back guarantee so that you can purchase with confidence.

HOOQ Inks Exclusive Deal with Disney, Gets Rights to 3 of Marvel's Latest Series

Exciting news! HOOQ joins hands with Disney to bring Marvel's latest series Inhumans, Runaways, and Cloak and Dagger to viewers same day as the US telecast!

Press Release: 

PHILIPPINES, 18 SEPTEMBER 2017. HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, gets exclusive SVOD rights to bring three of Marvel’s latest series – Marvel’s Inhumans, Marvel’s Runaways, and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger – on the same day as the US telecast on their platform for the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, via a newly inked deal with The Walt Disney Company South-East Asia.  

While the first chapter of Marvel’s Inhumans has been released last week worldwide in IMAX® theatres, the following episodes will then be available on HOOQ from the end of September with additional exclusive content, not seen in IMAX ® theatres.  

Next up will be Marvel’s Runaways which debuts on digital on November 21st, 2017.  Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger will be released later on in 2018.  All these will have all episodes screened same day as the US telecast. These 3 new series will join the collection of Marvel movies and series already on the HOOQ platform – the recent Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s the Avengers, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and Captain America – The First Avenger.   This exclusive deal comes shortly after HOOQ announced their collaboration with Disney, earlier this year to bring their latest movies onto the platform via Transactional VOD (TVOD).   

“HOOQ is always looking for new ways and partnerships to bring exciting and quality content to our viewers.  This tie-up with Disney, which now allows our viewers to catch their favourite series Inhumans, Runaways and Cloak and Dagger on the same day as the US telecast is something we are very proud of and brings the world of Marvel’s superheroes closer to Asia. Marvel’s series’ now available on HOOQ is the first of many things to come with this tie-up and we will continue to push boundaries, to evolve and stay committed to delivering unique, compelling and edgy stories to millions of our customers in the region,” said Chief Executive Officer of HOOQ, Peter Bithos.  

“We are excited to extend our collaboration with HOOQ in bringing these iconic Marvel shows day and date with the US telecast to digital audiences across Southeast Asia.  We are pleased to offer our Marvel fans yet another platform to enjoy their favourite TV shows" said Amit Malhotra, VP and GM of Media Networks, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.  

Marvel’s Inhumans is the latest series from Marvel Studios and its first chapter is shot completely in IMAX® cameras.  After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.   

Marvel’s Runaways will be the first TV adaptation of the Marvel comic of the same name, where a group of teenagers find out not only do they have superpowers, but that their parents are supervillains.  Torn between filial piety and being heroes, they will face adversaries like never before.   

Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger, also follows the characters of the Marvel comic of the same name. Heroes Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen share a symbiotic relationship as a crime fighting duo since they are Light and Darkness incarnate. These series are all set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  

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HOW TO GET HOOQ 

It’s easy to get HOOQ’d.  Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s extensive library of Hollywood and local hits.  Find out more and sign up today for a 30-day free trial at www.hooq.tv.  You can also get HOOQ bundled with Globe At Home and Globe postpaid and prepaid plans.   

Low-Cost Remittances and More Made Easy via TrueMoney's Large Network

Financial services have just become more accessible to "underbanked" or "unbanked" Filipinos who prefer face-to-face transactions over online-based business models. Read this to know why TrueMoney is breaking the mold of a typical FinTech startup company and how it is building its large network all over the Philippines ...  

Press Release:

“FinTech” (short for Financial Technology) is an extremely hot industry sector in business today. Talk to any tech investor or Venture Capitalist out there and they will tell you how investment into FinTech companies and start-ups has soared in the past two years. In 2016 alone, according to data accumulated by investment bank Financial Technology Partners, FinTech companies globally raised a total of US$36 billion in funding.

Xavier Marzan

FinTech is especially attractive in emerging markets like the Philippines because of the massive opportunity to serve those without access to efficient payments and banking services today. And according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), this number of “underbanked” or “unbanked” Filipinos is still around 70% of working adults today. 

However, skim through these FinTech companies and you’ll find that most, if not all, existing FinTech players have a skew towards an app-based service or digital-first business model. 

Enter TrueMoney, the latest mobile financial services provider in the market. The company started out with a totally different view of how to provide FinTech services— its focus on face-to-face transactions. 

TrueMoney POS terminal

TRUE ACCESSIBILITY

“Our mission is to provide affordable and innovative financial services to those who are underbanked and underserved today,” says TrueMoney Philippines CEO Xavier Marzan. “That means going beyond a purely digital UI (user interface) and being present in the physical world where these segments are transacting today.”

The strategy seems to be working. The company has only been in operations in the Philippines for less than a year and yet has achieved a level of size and scale that some of these FinTech start-ups are still aspiring for. In a matter of months, the company has grown from nothing into an organization with hundreds of employees across the country and with a distribution network comprised of 5,000 TrueMoney Centers which they manage with a high standard. These Centers are currently capable of performing remittance transactions, bills payment, gaming credits, and even payments for e-commerce purchases. 

a TrueMoney center in Pasig

“We need to bring underserved customers who don’t even use banking services today along a customer journey. This requires us to be pervasive across the country and be able to serve customers even in farther-flung areas,” Marzan adds. 

“Getting to this point, however, has not been easy,” says Mr. Marzan. “We had to contend with all kinds of challenges that are inherent in a ‘last mile’ business.” 

True enough, access to financial services has been hard to come by in majority of places in the Philippines, with nearly 40% of municipalities in the country not having any banking presence, according to a study by the BSP. 

TrueMoney in Bataan

Currently, TrueMoney Centers in the Philippines already provide convenient payments and financial services to provinces and far flung areas including Albay, Bataan, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Ilocos, Isabela, Laguna, La Union, Metro Manila, Misamis Oriental, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, and Zambales and more!

“Where we are today is just the starting point,” Marzan says. “We are constantly growing our network of partner centers to cover more greenfield areas.” 

TrueMoney in Pangasinan

TRUE AFFORDABILITY


Given its large network today, TrueMoney has also started to offer domestic money remittance services. And true to its mission of providing affordable services, it has come out with one of the lowest sending rates in the country for cash-to-cash remittance services. 

While the average rates for domestic remittances today range from 3 percent to more than 10 percent for some providers, TrueMoney rates go as low as only 2 percent of the transaction amount—without any additional charges to the recipient. So say for remittances of P1,000, the total cost of sending is only P20. The recipient also gets the entire amount without any additional charges. 

“We are also constantly innovating our services and plan to offer more services in the future,” says Marzan.

To know more about TrueMoney and how to become a TrueMoney partner agent, visit www.truemoney.com.ph or call (02) 7189999. You may even text them at 09778063775 (Globe) or 0998565999 (Smart).

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About CP group:

The CP (Charoen Pokphand) Group is one of the largest conglomerates in the world. It is Thailand's largest private company and operates in several industries—agribusiness and food, retail and distribution, and communications. Founded in 1921, the CP Group employs over 300,000 employees, with investments in over 20 countries.

About  Ascend Group: 

Ascend Group is a digital commerce company headquartered in Thailand operating several businesses across Southeast Asia. It aims to be a regional player in several industries. Its mission is to create opportunities for all, through world-class digital platforms and services. With the company’s position as the leader of e-Commerce in Thailand, it has entered into several partnerships, including with Alipay and Google, to grow and become the leader in eCommerce and digital services in Southeast Asia by 2017.

Ascend Group provides cost-effective end-to-end e-Commerce services, with fulfillment solutions that enhance delivery efficiency for both online and offline sales channels, e-Payment and lending, e-Service business providing comprehensive digital marketing solutions, world-class data centers and cloud services, as well as venture capital.

About Alibaba Group:

Alibaba Group is a Chinese ecommerce company that provides consumer-to-consumer, business-to consumer and business-to-business sales services. It also provides electronic payment services, a shopping search engine and data-centric cloud computing services. In 2012, two of Alibaba's portals handled $170 billion in sales. As of December 2015, the company’s market cap value was about $212 billion. Alibaba has been the most dominant retailer in the world, generating more gross merchandise volume than Amazon.com and eBay combined. Its online sales & profits surpassed all US retailers combined in 2015

About Ant Financial Services Group 

Formerly known as Alipay, Ant Financial Services Group is an affiliate company of the Chinese Alibaba Group. It operates the Alipay payment platform.  Alipay.com is a third-party online payment platform. It was launched in China in 2004 by Alibaba Group and its founder Jack Ma.  As of October 2016, Alipay has around 400 million users and controls just under half of China's online payment market. Alipay is the world's largest mobile and online payments platform since 2014.

HOOQ Joins Spider-Man Homecoming World Premiere

Hey, Marvel fans! Did you know that you can watch all the past Spider-Man movies on HOOQ? Start your FREE trial now! 

Press Release:

PHILIPPINES, 05 July 2017 

HOOQ, the largest video-on-demand service in Southeast Asia recently brought Filipino social media superstars Donnalyn Bartolome and Wil Dasovich to the world premiere of Spider-Man Homecoming last June 28, 2017 at the TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood, U.S.A. for a once in a lifetime experience. 

from left: Alodia, Wil, Donnalyn, Sheila, and Jako

Joining them were Sheila Paul, Head of Marketing for HOOQ Philippines, YouTube producer/manager Jako de Leon, and cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao.

The Philippine entourage was able to meet Spider-Man cast members Laura Harrier who plays Spider-Man's love interest Liz, as well as Filipino-American actor Jacob Batalon in a breakthrough role as Spider-Man's best friend Ned.

Donalyn and Wil with Laura Harrier

They were also able to meet internet superstar Zach King, Orange is the New Black star Selenis Leyva, US Champion ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani among others. Spider-Man Homecoming will be released in the Philippines on July 6, 2017.  

The film stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tyne Daly, Marisa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr. 

Donalyn with Jacob Batalon

In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter Parker tries to balance high school life with being a superhero. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

To get ready for his new adventures, revisit all of the past movies of the webcrawler including Spider-Man 1, 2 and 3 as well as The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 all exclusively on HOOQ. 

from left: Sheila, Wil, and Donalyn

HOW TO GET HOOQ

It’s easy to get HOOQ’d.  Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s library of top Hollywood and Asian hits anytime, anywhere and on any device including computers, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, and smart TVs via Google Chromecast and all Apple devices.  Globe At Home customers can get to try HOOQ for free with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also get a trial of up to 6 months on selected prepaid and postpaid plans. You may also sign up for a 7-day trial at www.hooq.tv. 

A #DelightfullyReal Father’s Day with 2nd Avenue

Make Father's Day weekend an extra special one! Read how ...

Press Release:

Our dads are our first hero, ultimate fan, friend, and a whole lot more. This Father’s Day, 2nd Avenue gives you a chance to score the perfect gift for your dad!

All you have to do is answer the question: “What is your most #DelightfullyReal moment with your dad?” via http://2ndavenue.ph/promos/fathersday for a chance to take home an Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-1! Everyone can join until June 18, Sunday. One (1) lucky participant will be selected via raffle on June 20, 2017.

You are in for another Father’s Day treat on 2nd Avenue with the PRISON BREAK marathon on June 18, Sunday at 6 AM to 9 AM and to be continued at 12 PM to 6 PM.

In the new event series PRISON BREAK, original series stars Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar, and Paul Adelstein are reunited for an all-new adventure spanning the globe and featuring the signature thrills and cliffhangers that were hallmarks of the original series when it aired from 2005-2009.

Don’t forget to share your #DelightfullyReal moments this Father’s Day with 2nd Avenue! Check out 2nd Avenue on http://2ndavenue.ph/, www.facebook.com/2ndAvenue, follow on Twitter via @2nd_Avenue and on Instagram via @2ndavenuetv.

2nd Avenue is the only general entertainment channel on Free TV and Pay TV that offers diverse content, featuring delightfully driven characters for the discerning market. Seen on UHF Free TV Ch. 29, SkyCable Ch. 19, Global Destiny Cable Ch. 29, Cablelink Ch. 35, Cignal Ch. 28, and Dream Channel Satellite Ch. 32.

DTI FTEB Permit No.: 6658 Series of 2017

More than P100,000 up for Grabs in Robinsons Supermarket’s Biscuit Run

Love online games? Play and win!

Press Release:

Now on its 2nd year, Biscuit Run is even bigger and better this year! Biscuit lovers now have the chance to play for free when they download the game app from Google Play or access it at www.biscuitrun.ph. 

This is the first game app for Robinsons Supermarket and it aims to create a fun activity for customers both young and young-at-heart. Here they can unleash their competitive spirit by choosing one of the three (3) characters – Peter Pretzel, Bobby Biscuit, and Chloe Cookie and run their way through five (5) exciting and colorful stages. 

Score the most points to get a chance to be one of the top three (3) Biscuit Run players who will win PHP3,000 each. Winners will be determined every two weeks.  Get a game code when you purchase Php 70.00 worth of select participating products of Monde Nissin, Rebisco, Mondelez, and Universal Robina Corporation (URC).  Enter the game code to unlock and use power-ups to fight enemies, earn extra lives and to join the exclusive raffle. 

Customers that enter their code in the game will get a chance to be one of the following winners of: P50,000 grand prize, P5,000 2nd prize (5 winners) and P2,500 3rd prize (10 winners). There is over Php100,000 worth of prizes will be given away. Raffle draw winners will be announced on August 5.

So hurry, download and play Robinsons Supermarket’s Biscuit Run now! Promo is valid from June 1 – July 31, 2017. See posters and print ads for more details.

HOOQ'd on ALDUB? Binge-Watch "Destined to Be Yours" Anytime, Anywhere!

This post is for my readers who are avid AlDub fans. I know you'll be very happy to hear about this! :)

Press Release:

HOOQ, Asia’s largest Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) service, recently announced its acquisition of the exclusive SVOD rights to the catch-up episodes of AlDub’s first-ever teleserye, Destined to Be Yours, in the Philippines.

“With this new partnership, AlDub fans in the Philippines can stream the latest episode of Destined to be Yours 24 hours after its telecast on GMA Channel 7, plus they can also catch up on all the previous episodes they missed,” says Jane Cruz Walker, Country Manager of HOOQ.  

“Since we announced the highly anticipated first primetime TV series of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, the entire #AlDub nation created such a buzz online that Destined to be Yours was definitely destined to be a hit even before it aired its first episode,” says Judd Gallares, President & COO of GMA New Media, Inc." 

Destined to Be Yours is currently the most talked about primetime show on Philippine television since it aired its premiere episode last February 27, 2017. In fact, the pilot episode garnered 22.5% ratings on AGB Nielsen NUTAM which is 2.9% higher than its rival program. The hashtag for the pilot episode, #DestinedToBeYoursWorldPremiere, also dominated worldwide Twitter trends – garnering 4.4 million tweets from February 26, 6:00 pm to February 28, 6:00 am. 

Destined to Be Yours quickly captivated viewers with the enthralling romance story between Benjie Rosales (Alden Richards) and Sinag Obispo (Maine Mendoza) which is set in a charming and picturesque town where anything, especially destiny, is a possibility. 

Sinag is a DJ in a community radio station in her hometown of Pelangi. The paradise-like town of Pelangi was formerly a well-developed municipality due to its flourishing mining industry but many people were forced to leave the town after mining firms closed down. Sinag stayed behind because of her love for her hometown and her intention to preserve the traditions and culture of Pelangi through the community radio station that she inherited from her late grandfather.

Meanwhile, Benjie had just graduated from his university and had high hopes of starting his career as an architect. Benjie applies for Rosales Development, one of the largest real-estate development firms in the country. Amanda (Lotlot De Leon), who had to raise Benjie on her own after her husband died from an accident, was against this at first but later allowed it after a change of heart. 

Benjie’s grandfather, Vicente Rosales (Tommy Abuel), is a real-estate tycoon and is the owner of Rosales Development. He had alienated Benjie and Amanda for many years following the tragic death of Benjie’s father, Gabriel.  In order to make up for lost time, Benjie’s grandmother, Helen (Boots Anson-Roa), convinces Vicente to interview and offer Benjie a position in the company. 

As Benjie accepts the job, he gets assigned to a project at Pelangi. There he meets Sinag and their lives become intertwined as they fall in love with each other.

Joining Alden and Maine is a cast of talented actors led by Boots Anson-Roa, Lotlot De Leon, Gardo Versoza, Tommy Abuel, Ronnie Henares, Ina Feleo, Sheena Halili, Dominic Roco, Juancho Trivino, RJ Padilla, Koreen Medina, and Janice de Belen who recently returned to GMA for this project.

Besides having thousands of Hollywood or US movies and TV series, HOOQ is now the prime destination for Filipino entertainment on demand with the largest library of local movies amongst any video-on-demand service in the country.

“Destined To Be Yours” is the latest addition to the ever growing library of local content available on HOOQ. 

HOOQ subscribers can now enjoy over 1,200 Filipino movies spanning almost five decades of film making, and over 4,000 hours of local television leaving other video-in-demand services way behind in terms of Filipino content. 

Fans of local TV series can also watch catch up episodes of the latest GMA 7 shows including Meant To Be,  Ika-6 na Utos, and more in the coming months.

HOOQ has over 10,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming or download. Globe At Home customers can get up to 6 months access to HOOQ with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also get up to 6 months trial on selected prepaid and postpaid plans.   You may also visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial. 

Promate Technologies Shares Tips on Choosing the Right Power Solution

Read more about Promate's many other products and offerings in my other blog post, here: http://mommywrites.blogspot.com/2016/10/promate-technologies-making-accessories.html

Press Release:

PROMATE TECHNOLOGIES, the leading retailer of electronic devices and enhancements, gets you ready for the long summer break with its complete lineup of power solutions designed to keep your gadgets charged up and ready for any adventure.

gadgets are of no use when they run out of battery power!

Whether you’re going out of town, out of the country or planning to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors you need to have the right power solution on hand to recharge your devices.

“Who doesn't love using their gadgets? In this day and age, not having a smartphone is almost like having a handicap for a working professional. Still, no matter how expensive or high tech your gadget is, it is still powered by a battery that needs to be recharged eventually, otherwise it would be of no better use than a very pricey paperweight. That is why power banks have become almost inseparable from our gadgets, says Dimple Condes, Country Manager of Promate Technologies. “And while you can find a power bank just about anywhere these days, it is important to know how to choose the right one for you so as not to put your precious gadget at risk,” she added.

Here are some quick tips on how to choose the best portable power supply/power bank for your needs:

• First and most important is you need to know about the battery size and the charger specifications of your gadget, you can find it printed on the box. This is because you need a power bank that should have at least the same capacity of your device battery to ensure that your battery gets fully charged at least once with the power bank. If your phone frequently runs out of battery, get the highest mAh power bank that you can afford so that you have enough battery stored for emergencies.

Tag-9 in silver

Promate has power banks of different capacities such as the Tag-6 with 6000 mAh; Tag-9 with 9000 mAh;  Zenith-10 and Polymax-10 both with 10000 mAh; Tag-15 with 15000 mAh; and the Promate ProVolta-21 with 20800 mAH. 

For those who usually bring a smartphone and tablet, a 10000 mAh powerbank is a safe choice for a power bank just like the Promate VolTag-10. This lithium polymer power bank is lightweight and has ultra-fast USB charging ports that let you charge two devices at the same time. The Automatic Voltage Regulation feature provides optimum output based on the device connected. It also comes in four colors black, white, pink, and light blue to complement your style or mood.

Those looking for a higher capacity power bank would be contented with the Promate ProVolta-21, a 20800 mAh power bank can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously and has a max 3.1A output and a fire proof ABS body.

Now, if you are going for a more outdoorsy trip, say maybe mountain climbing or camping with small appliances, Promate has a MIGHTY solution. The Promate Mighty is indoor/outdoor Heavy-Duty Emergency Power Station with an unbeatable 60,000 mAH of power offering a one-stop solution for all your charging needs. The 200w inverter provides 230v AC mains power to run appliances such as TVs and laptops. It can fully charge laptops 3 times, or 20 full charges for smartphones. 

Tag-9 in blue

• Depending on the number of devices you carry, choose one that has several ports or cables so you could recharge more than one device at a time, saving you the trouble of having to wait for each one to finish.

The ProVolta-21 for example has several USB Ports with LED Flash so you can charge up to 3 devices simultaneously. The ProMate PolyMAX-Uni meanwhile includes replaceable Micro-USB and Type-C cables for Android gadgets as well as a Lighting Connector for your Apple device. 

• With its costly price tag, you have to consider your gadgets as a valued investment so it’s best to get a power bank that comes with a power-cut power feature in the event of a short circuit. All ProMate power banks have automatic voltage regulation designed to protect your device from getting overcharged. 

• Lastly, it is better to spend a little more on a power bank from a reputable brand to save you further costs.  Get your Promate power banks from authorized sellers such as Silicon Valley, Lazada, National Bookstore, Abacus, Electroworld, and Abenson to ensure that you are getting the genuine thing and be entitled to the full warranty.

Tag-9 in black

“Promate thrives on creativity and we are devoted to finding a solution for all your digital entertainment and personal computing demands. Just like the rest of our lifestyle technology products, we are committed to strict quality control procedures to ensure that all our products are of the highest standards,” says Condes.

Promate Technologies has a full line up of portable power solutions from Power Cases, Car Chargers, Home Chargers, Laptop Chargers, Universal Travel Adaptors, to Wireless Charging Solutions and Power Banks.

Visit the Promate stores at SM North EDSA Annex, SM Clark, Ayala Cebu, Robinsons Place Ermita, ALL Silicon Valley Stores Nationwide, Abacus, National Bookstore, Electroworld, and Abenson. Promate is also available through www.lazada.com.ph/promate-store.

*Promate products have 1 year replacement warranty. 

WBTV’s Latest DC Series Powerless Now on HOOQ Same Day as U.S. Telecast

I missed watching the premier of Powerless but, thanks to my HOOQ app, it's going to be so easy to catch up! :)

Press Release:

2 March 2017 -- HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service today announced that Warner Bros. Television’s latest DC series Powerless will now be available on HOOQ, same day as the US telecast.  DC fans can now enjoy a super-charged collection of TV series from the DC Universe, including Supergirl, The Flash, Lucifer, and Powerless – all available same day as US broadcast.

“It has been an exciting start of the year for us here at HOOQ with some of the best DC TV series all available on our platform, many of them exclusively.  With the addition of Powerless, which is a delightful tongue-in-cheeck comedy set in the DC Universe, our fans can now look forward to same day as US telecast of yet another DC series right here on HOOQ!  It has always been our goal to provide the best entertainment for our customers and we will be adding much more amazing content this year!”  Said Chief Content Officer of HOOQ, Mr. Krishnan Rajagopalan. 

Powerless is the first comedy series set within the world of the DC Universe and follows the adventures of Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens) as Director of Research & Development at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises based in Charm City, that specializes in products for ordinary humans who are poised to be victims of the battles between superheroes and supervillains.  Also starring Danny Pudi, Christina Kirk, Ron Funches, and Alan Tudyk, Powerless is executive produced by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Len Goldstein, and Dean Lorey.  The series from Warner Bros. Television, which airs on NBC in the U.S., is based on the characters from DC and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. International Television Distribution.

HOOQ is a start-up venture established in Singapore back in January 2015 between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros., aimed at driving the entertainment revolution and changing the way Asians consume entertainment.  It is the first time in Asia that three media power houses have joined forces to empower customers with unlimited online streaming access to top Hollywood, Asian and Kids movies, and TV series anytime, anywhere and on any device.  These include computers, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, smart TVs via Google Chromecast and all Apple devices. 

How to get HOOQ

It’s easy to get HOOQ’d. Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s library of Hollywood and Asian hits.  Globe At Home customers get 6 months access to HOOQ with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also enjoy up to 6 months trial on selected prepaid and postpaid plans.   You may also visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial. 

With Beyond the Box, You'll Never Have to Worry About Apple Repairs Again!

I own an three Apple products and reading this made me glad that I have somewhere trustworthy to go to in case my gadgets will need to be repaired in the (hopefully, not-so-near) future :)

Press Release:

Turning in a device for servicing can be such a nerve-racking experience. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable spending a day without your phone, imagine the anxiety when you surrender it for an unspecified length of time. 

It feels like pacing back and forth outside a hospital room. Ideally, you get your gadget back good as new. But if you’re unlucky, you can get anything from unexpected charges to parts swapped without your consent.

That’s why Beyond the Box—the country’s foremost Apple Premium Reseller—is now filling in the gap by opening a service center where transparency is key.

At the newly opened Beyond the Box Service Center in BGC, Taguig, nothing is left to the anxious imagination. The difference can be felt right at the start, when you visit http://appointment.beyondthebox.ph to book an appointment at your own preferred time. Here, you’ll have access to a customer dashboard that tracks every aspect of the repair at hand—service details, device details, repair status, quotation, and more. You can even pay for parts online using a credit card. 

Beyond the Box Service Center is an Apple Authorized Service Provider, so all Apple devices and accessories get the care that they rightfully deserve, regardless of where they were originally purchased. 

As a free perk, customers can avail for free consultation, expert diagnosis (valued at up to Php2,000), and a chance to win prizes in the daily raffle until March 5. 

Got a big, powerful Apple desktop that needs servicing? Just use the promo code BTBSERVICE to get Php150 off the first two trips when you haul it on an Uber until March 31. It’s all in a bid to stay true to Beyond the Box’s mantra of #HelpingYouAlways.

Beyond the Box Service Center is located at the C3 Building in BGC, Taguig. Customers can come in from 10AM to 8PM on Sundays until Thursdays, and from 10AM to 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information, please visit www.beyondthebox.ph, LIKE Beyond the Box on Facebook, and FOLLOW @beyondtheboxph on Instagram.

Earn more Happypoints with the Caltex Happy Times Three promo!

Hey, motorists! More chances to earn Happypoints!

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MANILA, Philippines, March 07, 2017 – In celebration of the 3rd year anniversary of the Caltex and Happyplüs partnership, motorists will get 3x the Happypoints for a minimum of P500 fuel purchase at participating Caltex stations. This offer is available to new and current Happyplüs cardholders nationwide from March 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017.

During the promo, Happyplus cardholders purchasing any Caltex diesel and gasoline worth at least Php500 in a single receipt will earn 3 Happypoints for every Php100 worth of fuel purchase. Meanwhile, the standard Happypoints conversion (Php100 fuel purchase = 1 point) applies to fuel purchases below Php500.

Happyplus cardholders can redeem Happypoints at participating Jollibee, Chowking, Red Ribbon, and Greenwich branches nationwide. 

“The Happy Times Three promo reflects Chevron’s commitment in solidifying its relationship with motoring clients.  Through our partnership with well-loved Filipino food establishments, we are bringing greater value to our products and services,” said Chevron Philippines Inc. Country Chairman Peter Morris.

The Caltex brand was recently reformulated with the new Clean & Glide technology, which offers a smoother motoring experience through optimized engine protection, fuel economy and maximized power with continued use. Caltex fuels, including Platinum and Silver with Techron, are Euro 4 compliant and deliver lesser emissions.

Kaspersky Lab Presents New Version of Its Flagship Consumer Security Solution with Enhanced Data Protection Features

Recently, Kaspersky Lab has presented the new version of its flagship security solution Kaspersky Internet Security, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to ensure their data safety. Read this to know how you can better protect yourself from cyber threats ...

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Kaspersky Internet Security is the security solution for the whole family; it protects Windows, Mac, and Android users against malware, dangerous sites, online tracking, fraud and money theft.

This year Kaspersky Lab products for Windows have integrated several new functions. Now users can protect their data from being intercepted during an unsafe Internet connection with the help of Secure Connection. In addition, they can patch potential "holes" in their device security with Software Updater and Software Cleaner.

Marilen Young, Consumer Sales and Marketing Manager at iSecure Networks 
and Anthony Chua, Territory Manager for PH and SG at KL Southeast Asia 

"At Kaspersky Lab we believe that IT security is not only about the effectiveness of a security solution. It is also about the user’s own cyber savviness. Cyber savvy people behave carefully and watchfully online, and they are also ready to apply the latest technological achievements to protect what is most important for them – whether that’s personal information, files, privacy, their devices or peace of mind for their family members. We are striving to offer the user these possibilities with each new version of our solutions," commented Sylvia Ng, General Manager at Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia.

Secure Connection

Secure Connection allows users to connect to the Internet safely, by encrypting all data sent and received through the network . This is especially important when performing financial operations, authorization on sites, or transferring confidential information, as in these cases traffic interception by a stranger could cause users serious (for example, financial) losses.

This function is especially useful while traveling, when many people are increasingly connecting to insecure Wi-Fi networks to stay in touch.

According to the Kaspersky Lab study, every fifth (18%) user has fallen victim to cybercriminals when traveling. This is not surprising considering the fact that – what a coincidence! – one in five (18%) travelers does not take any steps to protect them online. Secure Connection is now a necessary protection measure when connecting to a public Wi-Fi.

The Kaspersky Lab protection component, Secure Connection, can be launched from the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security. It can also be activated automatically when the device is connected to public Wi-Fi or the user is inputting confidential information online, such as on banking websites, online stores, payment systems, e-mail, social networks, etc.

Within the security product’s license, users have 200 MB of encrypted traffic at their daily disposal, and for an additional monthly or annual fee they can get an unlimited volume of traffic.

Software Updater

One of the common methods of malware penetrating the computer is the use of errors (so-called vulnerabilities) in the programs installed on it. Developers regularly update their products, however not all users regularly update these on their devices.

Software Updater can automatically find the applications that need to be updated and, if the user agrees, install the latest versions from vendor sites on their computer. The user can also request the update of an application manually or add any of them to the list of applications that should not be updated (for example, if the older version is required).

Software Cleaner

According to the Kaspersky Lab study, 37% of users store programs that they do not use on their device. In addition to the fact that this overloads the device memory, it also provides extra opportunities for cybercriminals to penetrate the system.

Software Cleaner scans all applications installed on the computer and marks those posing potential risk. Users sometimes do not even know about these applications being installed on their devices or are unaware of their negative effects.

Software Cleaner will inform users of a program if it has been installed without their awareness or clear consent (for example, as additional software during the installation of another application), or if it slows down the user’s device, provides incomplete/incorrect information about its functions, operates in the background mode, shows banners and messages without permission (e.g., advertising), or is rarely used.

Upon receipt of a report from Software Cleaner, the user can either remove or leave the application in question.

In addition to the new functions, Kaspersky Internet Security has been enhanced with improved advanced technologies such as the multi-level protection of financial transactions (with Safe Money), the prevention of the installation of unwanted applications (with Application Manager, part of the former Change Control feature) and the blocking of advertising banners in the browser (with Anti-Banner).

“Filipinos are heavy mobile and internet users. Filipinos are also known as one of the most active social media users. Through social engineering or hacking of the human mind, careless and unaware Filipinos could be easy prey for cybercriminals. Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2017 is equipped with new features designed to protect Filipinos and their devices. But more than installing an awesome security product on a device, being cyber savvy online matters the most. It is highly important to behave carefully online. Think security at all times,” adds Anthony Chua, Territory Channel Manager for the Philippines and Singapore at Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia.

Cord-Blood Banking: One Way to Preserve a Mom's Unbreakable Bond With Her Child

It's good to know that parents these days have this option, especially if their family has worrisome medical histories ...

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Seeing your body change, hearing the heartbeat for the first time, feeling the first kick from your insides—these are the moments that build the invisible but irrevocable connection between a mother and her child.  

Because of this growing connection, you feel most responsible for your baby, so it is all but inevitable for anxieties to spring up left and right. 

You worry if you are giving enough nourishment. You worry if your baby is developing normally. You worry if your baby will get diseases passed down from your family. 

“I’m always thinking about my baby 24/7. I worry about his life so much so that besides adjusting my lifestyle for him, I also do a lot of research online.  I ask advice from my friends and family about how I can take better care of my baby because I can never be truly 100% sure about his well being all the time.”  – Lea, 30, first-time mom

Like mommy Lea, maybe it has dawned on you that you cannot protect your baby for the rest of your lives, but what if we can alter that reality. What if there is a way to help secure your child’s life from several life-threatening diseases by preserving that one-of-a-kind connection between you and your baby?  

The umbilical cord is your child’s lifeline inside your womb. It is through this physical connection that you are able to give your child the gift of life. But after childbirth, this life giving cord is simply thrown away, not realizing the worth of the blood inside it.

Throwing the umbilical cord is like throwing life away. Cord blood contains the youngest and inherently valuable stem cells that may help save your baby from leukemia and other blood cancers, solid tumors, immunodeficiency, and metabolic disorders.

With Cordlife, you can now make that one choice to take that one chance to protect your child’s life. Being the 1st and only registered Cord Blood Bank in the Philippines and part of the largest stem cell banking network in Asia, Cordlife gives you the chance to save your family by banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood. 

By storing your cord blood that is painlessly extracted from your umbilical cord right after giving birth, you can give your child a fighting chance to survive life-threatening diseases. 

Cord blood banking can provide the stem cells needed to replace and regenerate damaged bone marrow, treat blood cancers, correct genetic defects, and be a potential source for cellular therapy and regenerative medicine. 

By preserving the visible connection between you and your baby, you can have your much-needed peace of mind when it comes to doing everything you can to secure your baby’s life.

Don’t throw life away. Save your baby’s cord blood. Save your baby’s life.

To know more about cord-blood banking, call (02) 332 1888 or visit https://www.cordlife.ph/

Give your Loved Ones a Hurom Slow Juice Squeeze This Christmas

Give the gift of health this Christmas! Here's a great suggestion!

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The feasting has already begun, and there will be more as you make the round of holiday parties and reunions before the year is over. Then there’s that steady line of food gifts, likely sweet and decadent pastries most often than not that may be too tempting to resist. Of course, this is the season of indulgences, but it’s time to mitigate that with a delicious squeeze. It’s time to apply a full court press…of slow juicing. 

benefits of slow juicing

The best gift we can give and indeed receive this Christmas is the gift of health, because without it, we can’t enjoy all the beautiful things that come with the season such as waking up early for dawn masses and staying up late to watch the various Christmas light shows and displays. For this, you need stamina, but the weather and the stress doesn’t necessarily make it easy for a lot of us to be in the pink of health. 

available colors: (from left) black gold, dark grey, ferrari red, white, and rose gold

A gift of Hurom is not just a gift of health for Christmas, it’s for life. It’s a good idea to start drinking delicious, healthy juices now rather than making a New Year’s resolution in January next year. Besides, more fruits become readily available this season. You know you can’t eat all those 12 fruits people try to gather for a prosperous year ahead. You can, however, juice them and have the healthiest fruit punch to pass around.

Hurom Slow Juicers are the product of 40 years or research and development. The difference is in the squeeze. Normal juicers with high-speed blades shred fruits and vegetables, which damage the natural enzymes of the plant. But Hurom has the patented slow juice technology that presses the juice and keeps the taste and nutrition as close to its most natural state. You can even see the difference in the color. Hurom juices retain their natural color, and a microcospic inspection of the juice shows that the fruits have kept their cellular structure. Hurom Slow Juicers are made of materials like ultem, tritan, and stainless steel, some of which are used to build spaceships. They also come with a long lasting AC motor. Hurom juicers produce a higher yield of juice. They want you to get every last squeeze of healthy, unprocessed juice that you can consume immediately or keep for 72 hours.  

get nutrition naturally from fruits and vegetables

Versatility is also something Hurom has taken a lot into consideration. It’s easy to juice luscious fruits, but even crisp greens like kale and spinach are juiced to their maximum with a Hurom Slow Juicer. They also make superior nut milks such as almond, which needs high performing juicing. Asians tend have a higher degree of lactose intolerance in their systems, which makes this a really handy tool for those who need milk substitutes, or indeed just because nut milks in themselves just taste delicious. 

With a Hurom juicer, you can confidently pick and choose from a wide range of ingredients. You can also make smoothies, ice-cream and sorbets, using the freshest and healthiest ingredients. Safety in juicing is something Hurom has gone to great lengths to ensure. Hurom juicers are 100% BPA free and come without any blades or sharp parts, making it safe even for children to use. Over a million customers in more than 70 countries make juice with a Hurom juicer, making Hurom the global leader. Don’t miss out!

2016 New Hurom H-AA Series Slow Juicers are available in Abenson, Anson Link, Duty Free, Gourdo’s, Rustan’s, Landmark, Metro Gaisano, Royal Duty Free, S&R, SM Appliance, SM Home, True Value, and Western Appliances. To learn more about Hurom Slow Juicers, visit the official website at www.hurom.com and follow us on our social media accounts: http://www.facebook.com/huromphofficial, and @HuromPHofficial. on Twitter and Instagram. You may also contact hotlines (+632) 926-8038 / (+632) 926-8009 directly.