Chocful Solution for the Summer Heat from Jollibee

It's so hot outside you could fry an egg on top of cars these days. Mind you, it's almost rainy season but we're sweating buckets even in the evenings. Well don't fret, there's always a cool reason to enjoy this hot weather from our friends at Jollibee. They aptly call it Jollibee Summer Floats... and I've actually tried some of it already.

The soda based Coke Float and Royal Float have all been a favorite. I like sweet endings in meals so I order a couple for me and my family. Thing is, they've got a new one offered this season to keep you refreshed, it's the new JOLLIBEE CHOCO FLOAT! It's iced chocolate drink topped with vanilla soft serve ice cream which can make your drink creamier, a bit sweeter.

It's also easy to get them via the Jollibee Delivery App, their website JollibeeDelivery.com or dial #87000. They are also available in delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda, so if you're looking for relief from the scorching heat, this would be good! Follow their social channels for more information about it!

Reader’s Digest Outs Most Trusted Brands and Personalities Award for 2022

Reader's Digest is celebrating their 100th year and last April 8th, they got us to cover the awarding ceremonies for the Most Trusted Brands and Personalities in the Philippines. This is an annual event where patrons decide the best of the best in different products, services and people in different industries. It also brings the brand prestige, that in a multitude of names out there, they're the ones that Filipinos trust the most.

The Garden Ballroom at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel Manila was actually packed with executives and CEO's, representatives from different companies who were there to receive their awards. Entertainment was provided by world class singer Hannah Precillas from Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Present also on the occasion was Reader’s Digest Asia Pacific Advertising Sales Director Sheron White who gave welcome remarks and the awards for the brands that day.

Reader's Digest Editor in Chief Ms. Louise Waterson says "For consumer brands, it is hard to secure trust. This takes years to establish and nurture. Though hard, we have seen that happen this year even if we're undergoing hardships amidst the pandemic. They are living up to serve the consumers who are vital to their success. Congratulations to the winners!"

Gold Awards went to these brands:


Air Conditioner – Carrier and Condura
Air Freight/Courier Service – J&T Express
Air Purifier – Sharp
Baby Store – Mothercare
Consumer Loan – BDO
Cooking Oil – Baguio Oil
Face Mask – CopperMask and Indoplas
Investment Fund Company – AIA and BDO
Life Insurance – AIA and Manulife
Milk Tea Shop (new category) – Macao Imperial Tea
Optical Shop/Store – Ideal Vision Center
Personal Computer – Acer
Plasticware – Orocan
TV Network – ABS-CBN
Washing Machine – Sharp and Whirlpool

They also announced the winner for Platinum Awards

Bank – BDO
Broadband/Fibre Internet Service – PLDT Home Fibr
Credit Card Issuing Bank – BDO
Life Insurance – Sun Life Philippines
Mattress – Uratex
Optical Shop/ Store – Executive Optical
Pen – Pilot
Pharmacy/ Drug Store – Mercury Drug
TV Network – GMA Network

Familiar names also were seen on the Most Trusted Personalities award.

Jessica Soho for Most Trusted TV News Presenter
Mike Enriquez for the Most Trusted Radio Presenter
Senator Manny Pacquiao wins Most Trusted Sportsperson
Vice Ganda also got the Most Trusted Entertainment/Variety Presenter

If you would want to see the complete list of winners, check out Readers Digest Most Trusted Brands and Personalities on their April 2022 issue. Congratulations to everyone who made it on the list!

Relief from Fever, Pain, Arthritis with Naproxen Sodium SariMAX

I have been able to get all my shots done a couple months ago and safely withstand its after effects which I am so thankful for. Albeit carried a sore arm, it was negligible overall. This isn't the same for the general population, and some still contract COVID-19 and its multitude of variants. Health experts say, we need to keep ourselves safe because the last thing we need to be in now... is end up in the hospital.

If you get struck by flu like symptoms, first course of action is not to panic. Take cues whether you have a headache, fever or unfamiliar body pain and get tested for COVID-19 immediately. Get an over the counter medicine like Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) which is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug that offers relief from these symptoms.

For those who don't know, Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) has been approved by the WHO and CDC. They released a scientiic brief last April 2020 indicating no adverse effects with its use to address COVID-19 symptoms. Filipinos have this in the country manufactured by Bayer Philippines Inc. Ms. Shaina Regina Darmawan, their Country Division Head for Consumer Health says "Bayer is committed to help Filipinos have access to Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax), we all can get through this. We will be ready for the new normal."

If you have headaches, fever, body pains and arthritis, this would provide relief. This is also safe to take twice a day as it can provide 12 hour relief per pill. Get them in Shopee or Lazada, leading drugstores and pharmacies for only Php 10 (suggested retail price). This is available over the counter but if symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

ASC Ref. No. BO78P040822SS

Meet TOP CLASS Dance Mentor BRIAN PUSPOS

Looks like you're going to be treated to a dance off unlike no other as Catriona Gray hosts the search for the next P-POP Icon called TOP CLASS.

This afternoon, we got to talk to Brian Puspos, the dance mentor for the competition. He's a Houston based guy, part of SoReal Cru and Mos Wanted Crew who landed runner up and third in America's Best Dance Crew on its Second and Seventh season. He's a deadly choreographer and worked with the likes of Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and several K-POP acts (oh you know who they are) just to name a few.

Brian says "It means the world to me, being a Filipino American, we've been in the forefront of dance and this program will get Filipinos to reach their dreams. This is what it means for me. Having the discipline to work very very hard, it's what I'm looking for. Working with the KPOP stars, I've seen how hard they work, how much they put into their craft, but Filipinos have a knack to go beyond that. It's special because this is brand new, I'm excited. It's amazing I've seen very talented PPOP groups, I would love to work with my people and hopefully get to see them in the Philippines soon. I'm really grateful for this opportunity. It's given me confidence to work with Chris Brown who saw and reached out a couple times and it was really cool to be commended by megastars commending our work. BTS stood out because I also saw how hard they work, in everything they do, the work ethic is something that I really respect, which I hope to expect with the contestants of Top Class too. Filipinos are some of the best dancers in the world, I hope they continue to learn and grow. For me, I also have much more to learn and I look forward to do that in the dance community in the country. I'll be there in June, I always go there like once a year so I'm pretty familiar with the place. I think I've learned a lot in Texas, the time is now to take the leap and I'm pursuing this. Pour out your heart on stage, think of it as the last thing you'll do every time you do that. If you have insecurities, pick yourself up, get it out of your head, as dance will make you confident."

He adds "My parents were ballroom dancers who compete, I kinda absorbed that trait when I was a kid. I guess I was inspired by them. I've been preparing for this role my whole dance life, I fell that I am ready and credible to be mentoring Top Class, I'm ready to work. Any superstar or celebrity I worked with. Being in a couple reality shows, I've seen how mentors became really good behind the camera. I'm going to be an educator, to make everyone be better. That's what I'm here for."

By the way, today is the last day to submit your audition videos, if you haven't yet please do because this is a big opportunity especially for dance fanatics, if you are part of crews who have been in the Philippine contest scene for a long time.

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