ANDREA BRILLANTES for Beautéderm's REIKO and KENZEN Health Boosters

She's one of the hottest teen stars in ABSCBN and suffice to say, she's done remarkable job in roles she's gotten over the years. Her passion and will to work hard is unquestionable, and a lot of teens and those of her age are very driven, goal oriented and study hard. They too deserve to take charge of their health, and powerful brand Beautéderm has gotten Andrea to be the face of their essential supplement line called REIKO and KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters. By the looks of it, she's perfect for the role.

For starters, it's good for her. It's all natural health supplements that are tried, tested and FDA approved. The KENZEN Bacopa Monniera + Centella Asiatica is a Memory Booster. It's got what they call MeMax. It's a formula that contains Phosphatidylserine, Bacopa Monniera, Centella Asiatica, and Lutein as well as Silicone Dioxide Starch, Stearic Acid and Calcium that's deemed to boost brain function, enhance memory and lessen memory loss. They also got the KENZEN BioDopa + Rosemary which is an Energy Booster. It's got VivaGen made of a mixture of Mucuna Pruriens extracts, Rosemary and Maca, and Guarana that lessens stress. The KENZEN Vitamin C + Zinc on the other hand is an Immunity Booster. It's got Z Plus which is a mix of Vitamin C from ascorbic acid and Zinc that aids in cell repair. 

They also have REIKO Valeriana Officinalis + L-theanine which is a formidable Sleep Enhancer made of SomNest which mixes Valeriana Officinalis extracts, 98% L-theanine and GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) that aids to treat insomnia (perfect for those who couldn't sleep!). They also have the REIKO Vitamin D +Grape Seed which does Sun Protection because of PrestoSol,  all made of Vitamin D, Grape Seed extracts, Amla extracts, and Rosemary extracts. For those who would want to lose a bit of weight, they also have REIKO Coffee Bean + Salacia which is a Diet Enhancer that contains Slimaxine. It's a mixture of Coffee Bean, Salacia and Ginger extracts. You can also opt for their REIKO Andrographis + Ginger which is their Digestion Enchacer. It contains Fitox which is a mix of Andrographis and Ginger Plus Curcumin which suppresses sugar. These supplements can all help you start a healthy lifestyle (with proper diet) and Andrea actually likes it. I'd be the first one to try the sleep enhancer too because I've struggled much in recent months. Andrea wants that too as she's been a little swamped with schedules and needs lots of sleep.

Miss Rhea Tan and Andrea Brillantes

Andrea just signed with Beautéderm yesterday amidst leading press institutions and corporate executives. This was also the first time I've seen their CEO Ms. Rhea Tan in person, and I felt how she genuinely approached each one of us in the audience. I'll be adding a vlog to this article soon so please make sure you come back for updates. I was surprised because even if she's in that stature, she took time, to also introduce each one of the products and exchanged pleasantries even if she didn't have to. Andrea says "I've got a lot of friends who I've seen are endorsers of Beautéderm and I feel that it's like a dream come true for me being a part of this family. To represent the REIKO and KENZEN brand under Beautéderm Health Boosters, I'd show people that you can take charge of your health and get the extra protection you need every day!"

Miss Rhea Tan and Blythe at the event (protocols have been followed in the event)

Miss Rhea Tan adds "We've been working hard on this for over a year and this just came at an opportune time, coinciding with my birthday and the 12th Anniversary of our company. The pandemic made us realize that we should be thankful about the blessings we receive each day. Our health should also be a priority and this is where REIKO and KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters can help. I am so happy that Andrea knows we should all maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. With the hard work we've put in on this, we hope a lot of people would benefit from these products. Finally, here it is!"

Congratulations to the men and women behind Beautéderm and Andrea. I'd like to take this bit to thank Miss Rhea Tan and say, you've got a gem in your hands... congratulations!

Pepsi Tops Twitter Charts

If you're on Twitter, it's a really good sounding board for what you're thinking. It's a pretty good place to practice your freedoms and even brands like Pepsi are on it. This 2020 might have proven difficult for almost all of us but during that time, they were the only brand that's not tech related to be one of the most Tweeted Brands of the year. I've witnessed that personally when they launched much of their campaigns including #PepsiHitSaSarap together with their brand ambassadors KathNiel, SB19, Mimiyuuuh and Ricci Rivero. They did it with less advertising resources as they concentrated on cultural relevance, the community, and what's been talked about during those specific times.

Pepsi also listens to the audience, responds to those that fell and be heard as relevant. They know what you want, and give it to you.They also had KPOP be paid attention with especially with Blackpink and SB19. Their ambassadors also inspire people, and amplify what they want to put out there. They deserve every bit of success in the social channels they are in.

Each time you see one of these guys and gals know that they're people who represent their brand and have reached you telling Pepsi's story.

Huawei Partners with Local Institutions for Inclusive Growth in the Digital Economy

Huawei just concluded their Intelligent Finance Summit 2021 last November 18 with thier theme "Digital Infrastructures for Inclusive Digital Economies". Industry leaders from different agencies and fintech companies shared their thoughts on best practices on how they could promote inclusive growth in the next few years.

Huawei Enterprise Business Group's Jason Cao says "Huawei has been in this industry for a little over a decade and has served over 2000 institutions which includes the top banks. Our company has been a significant partner in digital transformation and we're not stopping there."

During the talk, they concentrated on what the effects of digital transformation is and how to make it inclusive in the Philippines. The industry is still growing and it's time to discover more industry trends. BSP continues to set really good financial goals, Fintech Philippines Association also promotes inclusion, UnionDigital shares how blockchain could be used to expand this business, and PayMaya gives good advice on how to use digital payments to enable more businesses to grow especially in the Philippines. With Huawei cooperating even more, this could accelerate even further and bear more fruitful partnerships in the years to come.

That's amazing to see, as it become a reality for all of us at this side of the world.

That JOLLIBEE Chick'nwich Is Good

Everybody's talking about it so here we go trying it out today. It's Jollibee's crunchy, juicy, and flavorful Chickn'wich. First of all, the name convention is good so they wouldn't be like the run of the mill chicken sandwich. 

The Chick'nwich is basically a huge chicken fillet sandwich that's been breaded, fried to perfection so you get to have a crunchy exterior and juicy meat inside. The meat actually reminded me of the actual Chickenjoy so they probably have processed that the same. The crunchy breading was different though because they probably needed to have that stay crunchy for a longer time.

The dressing was also different, not the same goop that they use for other burgers. Aside from that, the bun is also on a different level. It's softer, shiny on top, thin to just give you enough bread for the thick chicken cut they got you on the sandwich. I think it's brioche and fits the thing perfectly. It's not spicy so I'd be glad to see a version of it soon. I bet they'll be making a different Chick'nwich too because the box for it has "Others" on another check mark. For me, that's good news.

If you're hearing different opinions or reviews about the Jollibee Chick'nwich, it might be a good time to not listen to their stories. Do yourself a favor and get one yourself. I'm pretty satisfied with what I ate for that amount of money. Yes you could say there are better ones out there but are they priced like Jollibee? I don't think so.

Go give yourself a break and get one on selected Jollibee stores in Metro Manila. I think they're rolling it out in other places soon!