Foundation Begins Relief Efforts

Typhoon Kristine didn't just pass by, but left thousands of families ravaged where 148 individuals lost their lives across the Philippines, quite hard to see especially families, with names to their faces til today. DigiPlus Interactive's social arm Bing0Plus Foundation just recently released over 37 Million pesos of aid which includes a quarter of a million pesos for those who experienced losses, sent to the bereaved families. Initially it was only for 39, but things worked out with the Foundation and DSWD, the social welfare arm of the Philippine government.

The turnover was witnessed by the PH First Lady, DSWD Undersecretary Pinky Romualdez, and DigiPlus' very own Chairman Eusebio Tanco. They met with Governor Hermilando Mandanas of Batangas, Vice Gov Mark Leviste, Mayor Nestor Natanauan of Talisay, Mayor Albie of Bacolod and Celeste Jovenir the COO of Bing0Plus Foundation. 

Time is of the essence, and while those who are affected by the typhoon move to recover from this calamity, they have these private firms to help them support over 750 families, even more that the previous 100 Million pesos they got to do for various programs in livelihood, healthcare and education. They are also working with other local organizations to make sure they empower them in different Plus Centers, especially those that are in Central Visayas and Gensan, where they have committed help increase a more sustainable way to do things especially work in these communities.

There's also another typhoon up North Luzon and it looks like it is also affecting a lot of people, here's praying nothing would happen to the folks out there. Follow the pages and channels to know more about the various initiatives they've started, there will be more!

Dr. Carl Balita Launches New Show "PLATAPORMA"

One of the most hardworking persons I know, Dr. Carl E. Balita is at it again as he hosts a new show called "PLATAPORMA" set to be shown on DZME, The Manila Times, and Dr. Carl's social channels starting this November 8th, from 5-6 PM. He will be up close, and very personal with his lineup of guests, much of which are political aspirants with a no holds barred format so you get to know who they are, what they stand for on issues that affect the country.

Dr..Carl says "The show is tough, direct to the point, no holds barred and taped as live. Whatever the politicians say, it will appear on the show as they said it. We make it a point to use Tagalog as medium, and we have 200 other channels this content will go to. We plan to put this where they are and hope this reaches the people we need to be educated."

He adds "As a victim (of previous elections), I ask my guests what their proof is about their love for the country. I have hope, to bring you to your feet and contribute to change, and be part of the solution. In the next coming episodes, we will have the element of the public, and my questions will be derived from their platforms, and I will challenge that with data. When you see this, I ask the most difficult questions. I've been there and done that, and with Clarita Carlos will join me at a certain point. We might have this in universities live, hopefully soon. I suspend judgement, I wanna ask them their knowledge about the role of being in the Senate. You cant run and just learn about it when you're already there."

Here's our short talk with him before one of his shoots, please listen!

The show will also have several portions batting their proof with hard data, and one that includes questions from the public and a time for them to do an honest confessional in the last bit. Dr. Carl will also be having Professor Carlota Carlos as co-host, to also help with going into the nitty gritty of their political questions as needed.

This is indeed an entertaining format, but be assured that he's doing this for the sake of VOTERS EDUCATION, one that is sincerely needed in this country of ours. There's talk of more channels in the pipeline where they plan to show this, so stay tuned!

Healthy Morning Routines and Habits

It must have been a little too hard for people to absorb the term work-life balance. Whoever coined it must have been buried in work still to take credit for it, but I fully understand because we all have such a fast paced lifestyle. This makes you think a lot about how you could start your day right.

Yes, a good routine would certainly be beneficial for folks like us. Starting at breakfast, we need to make sure we have the right amount of food that can increase our energy levels so when it's already time for work, we have the power to induce productivity when we need to. A short prayer, meditation, would clear your mind off things before ticking off tasks in the office.

Waking up with a meal like yogurt and oatmeal would be sufficient, something fruity and light so you don't feel sluggish in the first hour, to last throughout the day. Like Dr. Angelica Carsula who does this most of the time, she feels it's best to have a low fat yogurt, and team it up with something that is good for digestion (oh oatmeal does that!).

Aside from the usual fare, you could add activities to help you get into the mood. There are tons of exercises that Eloiza Regaliza suggests you do, particularly running and riding a bike. It gives her focus to do a lot, but never forces friends to over exert themselves, just encourage them. She even adds eggs, veggies and bread with the yogurt too.

Popular host Show Suzuki can be seen extra energetic every time we see him in events. He does the same routine to make sure he has the energy to also make the audience feel his vibe, as it is one of his priorities. He gets one of these Nestle Yogurt cups to push him at the start of the day. This is with the help of over 1.25 billion live healthy bacteria that not only gives the energy, but also strengthens his bones and boosts his immunity. He makes sure it is part of his breakfast, because he cares much about his gut health. If you want to see the possibilities, go follow Nestle Yogurt FB and IG accounts, their website, or simply but a cup off fridges in leading supermarkets and stores nationwide! 

As they say, #YoGurtThis!

Taking Art to the Next Level: TCL NXTFRAME TV Becomes a Canvas for Secret Fresh Artists

Well loved electronics brand TCL recently held an exhibit at the Ronac Art Center with the home grown Secret Fresh Artists dubbed as "Seamless Art, Beyond Space" utilizing their newest television model the TCL NXTFRAME TV. While some of the artwork there were already so colorful and thought provoking, the utilization of these devices brings a remarkable and immersive experience bleeding what seems to be the best immersive experience you can possibly imagine in an LG product. Artists Chill, Reynold Dela Cruz, RA Tijing and Ronson Culbrina turned to LG when they matched it to be like pop art, making much of the colorful characters and scenes feel and look very dynamic at any angle... it was quite amazing!

Joseph Cernichez the TCL Brand Manager mentioned that "Blending art and tech must have been a very tall order, but the pop art theme was a great equalizer as it levels the playing field and uses some crazy vibrant colors. This makes their works of art pretty cool at any space; and we've tried it ourselves just to see how creative you can go with the device. I must say, it just asks for a museum caretaker because of how realistic it looks like, and in some parts, it was even better. 

Chill was grateful for the chance to do this at the Ronac Art Center with TCL. Since it's a partnership, he wants to see how they can conquer new heights especially in the local art industry. He likened his work called "A Gamer's Journey" to put it out there and see how we've become witnesses to making the switch from analog to digital age, and connected this inspiration with his gaming hobby too. He has different facets and is just waiting for the right one to see him succeed. The piece called *Different Vision" is from Reynold Dela Cruz. He is a mood, one that creates artwork that stems from life, his dreams and aspirations, and find putting them in creatures to send messages across subliminally. His piece is quite complex in his messaging, but having it on the NXTFRAME TV's made it more interesting. 

The cute characters of artist RA Tijing would make you stare at his work for hours. It's a mix of pop, realism, some of which even had social messaging. This was unearthed from his dreams and experiences, he does this on a personal level and gets inspired from people he talks to in his travel. There's a story behind every element, and the TCL NXTFRAME TV gives him more vibrant color on screens, it makes what he does pop especially the BamBam and Friends series where he draws characters in. Ronson Culbrina on the other hand is a genius in this craft, he's done countless shows here and other parts of the globe . He's quite young, but gets inspired by fatherhood. He loved how the exhibit showcased his art into technology.

If you would like to know more about these sets, head on to TCL.com/ph/en or TCL PHILIPPINES on social channels.