Golden Haven Memorial Properties Sees Promising Growth

Even though the outlook in the country is not as bullish as projected in previous years, the Philippines and its people still remain optimistic. With the advent of COVID-19 and its effects on our economy, the continuous testing, rollout of vaccination across different regions and hopefully lower numbers of cases in the coming months, should prove to be a good time to continue slowly opening up businesses in the country. The Asian Development Bank sees the Philippines as one of the most resilient economies in the region and with the wheels turning, investors should see growth in different industries including real estate.

Such is the case with investments with institutions like Golden Haven Memorial Parks. With very attractive terms and appreciation value, it would be something that would be good for OFW's, Millennials and business minded individuals as an investment package. With recent 20% per year increase in value, one would be wondering why others wouldn't choose their property that is present in over 30 locations around the country.

If you're an investor, they have lots, columbarium vaults, larger family estates and mausoleums which you can choose from. Combined with above standard customer service for postmortem needs, it looks promising for an investment, especially for any individual who would want to own properties or reach their goals.

As their COO Red Rosales puts it "We would like to encourage investors who would want to achieve Golden Haven's wish to have economic opportunities in the country."

/*Information: Golden Haven Memorial Park is a subsidiary of publicly listed Villar group. This is under Golden MV Holdings Inc. which is one of the largest real estate corporations in the Philippines.

BEKO Initiatives for Climate Change

In a product showcase done this evening, European brand BEKO told us how it is possible to use recycled materials, bio composites and detergent saving technologies on appliances. It is their company's contribution in order to rid of climate crisis, something we all can start at home.

Present during the occasion was Arcelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu and their CMO Zeynep Yalim Uzun. They also had their CCo Ragip Balcioglu discuss how it became their mission to do sustainability efforts in manufacturing their line of products in order to have a positive impact on the world we live in.

Arcelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu says "COVID has changed our lives in the past two years, but with science, we have been able to see the end of the tunnel. We have been doing a lot of work with our product range. By coming together, we are defeating COVID by science. The climate crisis also is a concern, so with this, we are also addressing it with science as well. The climate crisis is man made, we can overcome this too. We have reduced emissions, but we have to do more. Unless we do the necessary, we are not going to be in the right track. Respecting the world, respecting worldwide is our slogan. We want to reduce emissions by 30%. Products that consumers buy as it goes into homes also are included. Today, Arcelik will work tirelessly and stretch our goals over the coming months. Hopefully we can do this in all our value chain. We commit to have fuel, plastic, waste, water, become reduced as part of our goals. The green wave is coming, it's here and here to stay. It makes good business sense that you can do the right thing without costing much. We are doing this because we believe it brings us an opportunity for our business to create a new brand, especially when you want to be different compared to your competitors. I believe when we do this, we'll get ahead. It makes business sustainable. Appliances should use less energy, and be built with quality recycled materials. We have products that reflect this principle. We will apply this across the board including packaging, in almost all areas of our business, it's a long journey but we have to lead by example. We need to continue, so others will follow, so we can fight this challenge in climate crisis. The urgency is real, we need to act together. Every decision we make, this will be in our attention."

Brendan Edgerton the Director of World Business Council for Sustainable Development adds "Everything is connected, COVID is seen as a restart for all of us."

Ragip Balcioglu the CCO of Arcelik says "Regardless of how business starts, there is one thing consumers want. They want CHANGE. Everyone changed shopping habits during the pandemic. Arcelik has always been doing sustainability efforts for a number of years now. We are a leader in our industry, working with a vision to an entire ecosystem."

Zeynep Yalim Uzun the CMO of Arcelik says "We are aligned with our consumers sustainability goals. We have been developing products that make healthy living possible. We are commited in recycling, have energy efficient products that support sustainable living. This is what the consumer wants. It's great to see we are in the same page as this. Working towards a healthier planet, we need technologies that  lower carbon footprint. It's a great push for us, but we encourage other manufacturers to follow suit as well. We utilize AI, did videos that reached millions of people so more people can join our journey."

From washing machines, dryers, these things can use recyclable materials in order to create these appliances. They also do fishnets on plastic parts, including industrial threads waste and integrate it to plastic parts in the last two years. The company also use environmentally friendly materials in their Bio Cycle Refrigerators. They use bio plastics, with egg trays made from soybean oil, egg shells and other materials.

They have several campaigns that address obesity in the past like "Eat Like a Pro", and now evolved it to something that is more shifted to the attention to the community, and the world. They do "Healthy Living on a Healthy Planet". And I think that's a good thing to address.

Clean Hair, Confident You with Selsun Blue

 

I've had memories passing by the Selsun Blue plant while my Dad was driving back in the day. It was one of the things I loved to do, smelling it was like a habit because it was fresh, very manly, a thing that I adored when it comes to scents. I didn't quite understand why I couldn't see it quite often in groceries and supermarkets like it used to, but if you're a bit my age, you'll signify it as the most revered anti dandruff shampoo in the country. It was the solution for that flaky stuff people have in their hair, it was the only one at that time that could have solved it. Aside from that, they always had the iconic male stars model for it, much like a standard. It was because it works, and it was laboratory and clinically tested.

 Looks like they're back and available in the market. What's even more exciting is that they've got a whole line of products catering to different needs like the Selsun Blue PRO (which has got conditioning Honey Extract), Selsun Blue PRO 2-in-1 Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Conditioner (which removes dandruff and keeps it from coming back because of its Selenium Sulfide 1% content), and last but not the least, Selsun Blue PRO-X Anti Dandruff Shampoo (that restores hair and does scalp hydration). It's very soothing too because of a little menthol, you'll feel cool with it after your shower.

Now if you want to experience the goodness that is Selsun Blue, you can now get them at Watsons branches nationwide, and online on Shopee and Lazada. Just search for the Mentholatum store on these online shopping apps and you'll have these Selsun Blue delivered to your doorstep wherever you are in the Philippines (as long as people can ship there!). 

Getting your hair cleaned will basically make you more confident in front of other people, you don't have to worry about it after this.

LUIS MANZANO for Santé's Sweet Via

The Philippines sweetest host Luis Manzano just became the face for Sante's Sweet Via. For those who don't know, Santé has been known to manufacture products made from pure Barley grass and has diversified in supplements like Vitamin C, healthy beverage and snacks, bath and intimate care products, oral cleaning and skin care products. People have been raving about the quality of their goods and SWEET VIA is a welcome addition to the roster of their health products.

Luis has been in the industry since his Mom and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos introduced him on her show decades ago. Shining in his own right, he's noted for his good work in hosting several game shows, entertainment programs and his amiable knack for comedy. His personality outshines stars of his generation, he's very likeable and is the perfect man for the job when you talk about health too. He works out almost everyday and keeps it a point to eat right especially these days when food is just a button away. He knows the value of keeping his body in check and balances it with fun and activity. Luis says "I've got a sweet tooth and it proved nearly impossible at times to enjoy things at home that are sweet and healthy. Now I prepare my own drinks and make desserts with Sweet Via. I also use this because it's all natural, and contains Stevia which is a natural sweetener and Inulin which is a soluble type of fiber. This boosts the immune system and also takes care of my digestive health as it's got probiotics too."

I loved how Luis also talked about his own experiences and shared details of his lifestyle during the event hosted by FTsukie Gomez  on Zoom a few days ago. His attitude towards health and how to make working out a fun experience was awesome as he shared little moments of his life with us online. He also taught us how he incorporates Sweet Via in drinks and food he consumes, to ultimately, make it part of his healthy lifestyle. He did a lot of small jokes in between, but never forget to inspire us, that's why Santé believes in Luis in the first place.

Sweet Via by Santé is available in leading drug stores, groceries, supermarkets, and online via Lazada and Shopee. I have personally used this for my coffee and tea. It has made me enjoy the things I have been loving even before I had diabetes. It's also a nice to know I could have food prepared with this in lieu of sugar which means I'd have options to go and have a healthier alternative than table sugar. It's also low in calories which makes it perfect for those who are maintaining their weight and watching their calorie count. It doesn't hurt to try something this good.