Sanofi Launches WeHealth Program

The country has been under GCQ for quite some time now. Under the pandemic, we all were met with a lot of stress, uncertainty, even fear. At home, we confined ourselves just like the rest of you guys so as not to endanger ourselves, or any member of our family. We scour to find work, to earn a living at a time where businesses suffer because they are either forcibly closed, or just didn’t survive economic struggles. Add to that, our own struggles to contain our seniors at home and our own health conditions. 

I was born to a family with a lineage known to have diabetes and hypertension. Mom started chewing on sugar cane when she was 5 in the fields that spread across towns and cities in Negros. Dad on the other hand was always the hot headed one, flares up like clockwork. To think that I wouldn’t have these same traits, might be a little too slim or close to none. Yes, I am a diabetic, so is my Mom and siblings. My Dad went ahead for the same reason a little over two years ago. Lifestyle change? Oh we try. Tried it for years in fact, but of course our bodies are different, metabolism too. We all are fine, but like normal people, we worry. 

This pandemic has actually brought upon complications in our usual visits to the doctor. For people who have diabetes and hypertension, regular checkups are a must because laboratory procedures should be done to check signs of recovery or worsening of it. Honestly, I fear going to the hospitals as they’re probably full of COVID-19 patients who need urgent care. Nobody also wants to get sick of course, so that actually worries me a lot because of the fact that we can’t seek consultations and physically be there in the clinics. That includes every member of my family, some seniors too in the mix. So doing that is just, not an option. We cannot neglect our blood sugar levels or pressure and adhere to doctors specified treatment. Online perhaps? That sounds good.

Recently, there is a program that Sanofi launched to help. They call it WeHealth, an e-health ecosystem which can help you and your family achieve healthy lives. This is part of their goal to make a healthier Philippines. Their aim is to also connect doctors, patients and healthcare providers. This takes you to a place where you can get medical consultations online and have your medicines delivered to your doorstep. Sanofi have seen how Filipinos lacked access to healthcare even before the pandemic began. WeHealth can empower you to control your own health journey. Taking online consultations eliminates the risk of getting exposed. Aside from that, you won’t have to go to the hospitals anymore (which might be difficult to go to distance wise) and pay for parking and gas. That would make it safe for you, your family and even your doctors. Sanofi partnered with SeriousMD, AIDE, KonsultaMD, HealthNow and Medifi as telehealth providers. Aside from that, they also got Watson’s and SouthStar Drug as pharmacy chain partners.

This makes it a very holistic e-Health program especially if you have family and friends who suffer from diabetes and other chronic illnesses. This would be a great start to bringing healthcare for all. You may visit Sanofi here for more information about it. 

https://www.sanofi.ph/en/healthier-philippines/wehealth

Spiral Re-Opens Doors this October

The pandemic has brought upon tremendous pressure in establishments especially the hospitality industry in Manila. Tourists have stopped coming in because of health restrictions which is understandable. At this time, even at limited capacity, all health protocols should be in place and I'm glad to hear Sofitel is opening the iconic Spiral again. 

Accor, the world leading hotel group which Sofital Manila belongs to has launched the ALLSAFE Cleanliness and Prevention Label. It is a signature set of global cleanliness and prevention criteria developed with and vetted by Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspections, and certification. This has also been integrated with national and local government guidelines, all in all to make you safe. 

Dining in on Spiral will be a little different. Seating capacity is currently limited and there will be one-meter spacing between guests. Transparent dividers are installed in reception desks and culinary ateliers. The private dining rooms are available for more exclusivity. Staff, chefs and  reception are equipped with safety gears, face shields and masks. Floors have signs for demarcation and a one way route. Each single plate will be served by the chefs from their respective ateliers putting in a one-dish-per-plate policy to prevent cross-contamination. 

For those with special orders or arrangements,  order numbers will be provided for guests to claim later on.  Beverage orders will be done via QR code on each table too. They currently have contactless payment in place including GCash, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and GrabPay too. This is in accordance with government protocols. Guests below the age of 21 years old and above 60 years old though are not permitted to dine in on any restaurant during General Community Quarantine (GCQ) which is still in place in Metro Manila. 

Spiral is starting this arrangement during the first three weekends of October. Please do reserve on Thursday dinner, Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. Their rates are set at Php 2,850 for lunch, Php 3,500 for dinner and Php 4,350 for brunch. Call them at (+632) 8832-6988 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.com.

Are you hungry? I am, but I'm glad to see Spiral is open with these protocols in place. 

That's reassuring!

What will happen in the Shopee 10.10 Brands Sale?

The country’s online shopping haven Shopee  is holding their 10.10 Brands Festival this October 10th together with brand giants on the Shopee app. Deals and giveaways are going to be available to lucky shoppers and yes, other stores and merchants will join in the fun.

Martin Yu the Associate Director for Shopee Philippines says “2020 has changed the way we shop and how our brands sell. 60 percent increase happened in the past few months and yes, they continue to be part of our marketing and campaigns with out biggest shopping event in the region. October 6 will get brands cashback sale, shopee payday sale on the 8th and advanced voucher on the 9th. This 10.10 you will get to have free shipping with no minimum spend, and a lot more. We will also have the 10.10 Brands Festival on October 10 at 10am on GMA. Maybelline, Unilever, Vivo and a lot more will be doing deals. Bianca Umali, Gabbi Garcia and 4th Impact will be performing on the show so stay tuned!”

18,000 brands trust Shopee and make shopping online easy, secure and fast. Brand testimonials happened earlier during their press conference.

Jackie Mañago of Unilever Philippines says “Consumer priorities are changed, at this time safety, hygiene and convenience counts. Our partnership with them include using Shopee’s tools, grounded on our purpose like helping small businesses. We launched Beauty that Cares last month where proceeds went to sme’s on the platform. The cover page, the live streams, we ran more of these than ever before and get people to win prizes too while shopping. We also formed loyal following, to drive business targets.”

Marx Benedict So of Alaska says “As a grocery brand we had challenges getting our products, and the platform provided ideal placements and higher conversions. Our consumers were buying in bulk, thanks to Shopee we checked how they got our products, target consumers who are not aware of our brand and it has been very rewarding!”

Realme Marketing Lead Eason De Guzman says “Contactless shopping was needed since malls closed and Shopee has done that for us. We have had the fastest sold out happen in the platform, their unique marketing got us good leads and sustained sales. The livestream, the banners and gadgetzone gave us good visibility and as a result, our campaigns were successful. More people will enjoy this coming 10.10 and realme will be part of that.”

Thanks to Silent Sanctuary for providing entertainment :)

10.10 will be focused for brands, of the entire region. Super Brand Deals and extensive collection of products will be available for consumers during this date. The best discounts, 12-2am specifically, would be a good place to start on their official stores. Not to mention free samples, vouchers and coins so you can use it on your next purchase. So what are you waiting for? Download the app now and add to cart those lovely products you need for yourself and your home. They have free delivery omg!

Life in Details: LG Outs New Monitors, OLED and Nanocell TV's, and XBOOM Go Speakers

Just got off the web conference with the good people from LG Philippines as they showcase their latest monitors, TV’s and audio devices. I saw a LOT of things I would like especially the new wide screen monitors that I could use for gaming and watching videos.

Inkwun Heo Managing Director of LG says “We perceive them as essentials. Essentials to make our homes better. We want to see life in detail even while we stay at home under the new normal. Our new line of monitors and speakers are things you can enjoy." He even made that heart gesture that kdrama oppas usually do. :)

Vlogger, Model, Movie and TV star Mikael Daez says “This baby is made for multitasking. Megan and I have no tapings these days and everything is online. Streaming is growing, these LG Ultragear and LG Ultrawide has been absolutely amazing, no input lags, it’s a better streaming experience. I am showing my personal setup, this is what I use for editing and gaming. Customers will be able to experience that as well.“

Kyra Yambao the Product Manager for LG adds “LG does not compromize, this has good aspect ration so everything is on the screen at any given time.

Director and Film Maker Milhail Red says “Film maker mode presents cinematic experience, the exact settings directors and colorists want you to see their film. This is what happens in LG OLED TV’s. This is intended for the big screen but LG has the technology to preserve what we intend you to see, that is important for visual storytellers.”

Angelica Dumlao the LG Product. Manager says “Film makers have a vision and what directors want you to see is what is supposed to be on TV.”

Aaron Parcon the Product Manager for LG and pro basketball player LA Tenorio adds “Never miss your team play, feel like you are on the sidelines, bluetooth surround ready, that is LG OLED Sports TV. True to life, make sports realistic, this is 100 times faster than regular LED TV. I always watch NBA and PBA moves, so I could do them well. I watch it vividly, very lifelike, perfect for my fluid lifestyle, because it’s like you are there. LG makes it possible. Right now, I am enjoying my newborn baby at home, I binge watch K dramas. Before I miss a lot of details, now it is all clear. It is realistic that I really am afraid with zombies and stuff. The TV has millions of pixels, when I review games I feel like I have an advantage because I can see them all, even footwork, this is all different!”

Gaming on TV

LG OLED Self Lit Pixels make HDR gaming good with detailed pitch blackness (perfect black), ultra low latency, flawless big screen gaming. ESports is gaining traction, LG OLED TV’s are NVIDIA Gsync compatible, the chances of eye fatigue is low too. Highest response time, low input lag, and you’ll be fine as it has less blue light.

Megan Young says “Display latency, ghosting is gone, this reveals all the hidden details and is amazing. The TV is also beautiful and it lets me watch shows in one instance, and also play games and stream it as well. I’m a good support with Mikael, he keeps on beating me. It has been great because it fits my mood. I have voice activated control, *calls Mikael* and I get the controls in an instant LOL.”

LG Nanocell TV

Pure colors, now on ultra large screens, this is LG Nanocell 8k. It gives stunning visual details, you can watch movies, sports and play games.

James Deakin says “This is a game changer. It gives the real 8K, with deep learning algorithm that removes dull colors and reduce noise. LG Nanocell Real 8K comes in the right budget, get unbelievable tech without the more premium price. There is no such thing as too many TV’s, I use them as paintings at times and the gallery is amazing! I am blessed to be trusted by LG to experience the technology before the market gets it. The way they think is just hard, they enhance your lifestyle.”

Angelica adds “OLED is best, but Nanocell employs backlit tech for perfect black. If you are looking for a bargain, bang for buck, you are going to get value out of that.”

The LG XBoom Go PL5 and PL7 are portable Bluetooth speakers that give any room, big or small, an immersive surround sound experience. Go all day with 24 hour batteries on the LG XBoom Go. XBOOM has balanced deep and powerful sound boost. Crystal clear audio, surround sound with your LG TV even at home. This is life in details.

The LG UltraGear and Ultrawide makes you experience gaming better. It is also versatile, the seamless switch between gaming and watching. LG OLED TV’s give you the nicest sound quality, realistic like people on the show are there with you. LG Nanocell places a lot of value with your TV, we multitask with with the TV, you can talk to it and do so much at a lower cost. You can even use it as a stunning display of art, all visually arresting. The Nanocell TV provides that little bridge between TV to the huge leap to the OLED. The film maker mode on the OLED makes movies seen as what it is intended.

This is just a nice way to enjoy life even at these trying times. If you feel like you deserve a treat, LG has these offered on Lazada and other authorized retailers listed on the LG website.

Oh and yes, LG is also doing a lot behind the scenes as the pandemic is on its nth month. They gave away washing machines, tons of TV monitors, to help lessen the burden of our frontliners and the less fortunate. They also sent some for hospitals and organizations across the country.

Congratulations LG! Keep doing what you are doing good!