First and second booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine under the government’s “Resbakuna sa Botika” are now available at 19 Watsons stores nationwide.

The “Resbakuna sa Botika” program was first rolled out in selected clinics and pharmacies in Metro Manila and later on expanded to other areas nationwide as part of the national government’s efforts to further expand the national vaccination program.

Initially, the Department of Health (DOH) and Local Government Units provided immunizers to conduct the booster vaccination in Watsons. With the help of the DOH, more than 36 Watsons Pharmacists have undergone training and are now certified COVID-19 Immunizing Pharmacists.

“Watsons has administered over 12,000 boosters for COVID-19 since Resbakuna started in January. We are continuously working with DOH and different LGUs to find out where we can further expand our Resbakuna sa Botika sites.",  said Joseph Soliman, Business Development Controller at Watsons.

The boosters are free and the public can walk in at any of the participating Watsons stores offering the vaccines or register and book a schedule at https://www.vaccination.watsons.com.ph/resbakuna/. The vaccination days at Watsons are usually Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

"Resbakuna sa Botika is a very good partnership between Watsons and the Philippine government to help make Covid-19 boosters accessible to many Filipinos. We continue to put resources behind RESBAKUNA as we believe that protecting the public health will be crucial to our economic recovery.” said Soliman. "In the event that the government will stop the Covid-19 vaccination program, Watsons will be ready to serve the public with commercially available Covid-19 vaccines."

As an incentive for shoppers who will get their booster shots at Watsons, the leading health, wellness and beauty retailer is giving Php50 off every minimum purchase of Php500 to each person who gets their vaccine at Watsons.

Watsons continues to expand its health products and services from vitamins, supplements, hygiene products and even FDA approved antigen kits.

For the complete list of Watsons stores where the COVID-19 boosters are available for free, go to https://www.vaccination.watsons.com.ph/resbakuna/.

With the pandemic restrictions gradually eased – allowing families to travel, employees to return to the office, and the return of face-to-face classes of students, it is now time to bring out your rain gear and stay healthy because the monsoon season is officially here.

Along with the rainy season comes a chance of catching flu and seasonal illness. As families and individuals go about their busy lifestyles, it is still important to have a strong immune system (Remember: the pandemic is not officially over!). A practical and wise way to stay healthy is by bringing along bottles of easy-to-carry Welch’s 100% Grape Juice wherever your destination will be.

Made with Concord grapes, Welch’s 100% Grape Juice is bursting with polyphenols that provide the important antioxidants and vitamin C to keep the body healthy and protected all the time. 

 

Since Welch’s Grape Juice has no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives, each 8 oz serving of this powerful purple fruit juice provides 100% of the daily value requirement of vitamin C. 

With Welch’s Purple Power, you don’t have to worry about having your immune system boosted whether you are at school, on the way to work, or on your last-minute summer getaway plans during the rainy season. 

So, wherever your agenda may take you this cold and rainy season – whether you're indoors or out, keep some Welch's Grape Juice on hand. It's a healthy treat that will keep your health boosted!

 

Say good bye to bad hair days and tired-looking skin!  Olay's got your back when it comes to caring for your skin and hair.  I've been an Olay user for years and all I can say is that their products deliver all their promises!  Best part of it all, they are all conveniently available on Shopee Beauty!

And this June 8, we al get to enjoy the most exclusive deals up to 90% off, new launches, and exciting offers from our most-loved brands and free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱499!

Here are my TOP PICKS:

1.Pantene Pro-V Collagen Miracle Intensive Serum Conditioner 300mL Trio

Did you say SERUM for the hair mama?  Yes I did!  And I've always been vocal about my love for serums.  I use it on my face a lot as part of my anti-aging regimen.  And now thanks to Pantene Pro-V, I can use serum on my hair too!  The reason is since I colored my hair a number of times, my locks have become unruly, frizzy, and damaged.  Plus the heat and humidity last summer made it worse.  When I tried Pantene Collagen Miracle Intensive Serum did wonders!  It's the most intensive solution to date that help seal in nutrients and lock in moisture, with smart targeting technology. Pantene Collagen Miracle helps fight damage effectively and provides your hair with smoothness from roots to tips, even up close. Pantene is the World's No. 1 conditioner brand and is the only brand that has been certified by Swiss Vitamin institute. 

You may purchase it on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Pantene-Pro-V-Hair-Fall-Control-Shampoo-680mL-Trio-i.73395170.3116000407

2. Pantene Pro-V Hair Fall Control Shampoo 680mL Trio

We moms know that falling hair is one of our crowning glory challenges.  Glad there's Pantene Hair Fall Control Shampoo that strengthens our hair from root to tip.  My hair used to be extra long, thick and beautiful.  But after giving birth to three boys, I periodically experience massive falling hair.  I started using Pantene Pro-V Hair Fall Control Shampoo to control my hair problem.  This shampoo is formulated with Pantene's nourishing blend of Pro-Vitamins, to protect hair from damage that results in breakage. Say yes to healthy hair, with up to 98% less hair fall and healthier-looking hair with every wash. It's the only anti hair fall shampoo you'll need. 

You may purchase it on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Pantene-Pro-V-Collagen-Miracle-Intensive-Serum-Conditioner-300mL-Trio-i.73395170.5825324023

3. Olay Total Effects 7 Benefits Day & Night Moisturizer Cream Bundle Set 50G+50G (Skincare/Anti Aging)

I'm a skincare enthusiast since I was in my 20s.  Thanks to my mom who educated me about the importance of taking care of my skin early on.  She said, starting early is better than remedying the skin problems at a later age.  Know that I'm in my 40s, I exactly know what she means.  I'm glad  I listened to her skincare tips.  Hence, I include anti-aging regimen as an extra step now to taking care of my skin.  I use Olay Total Effects 7 Benefits Day & Night Moisturizer Cream Bundle Set. 

If you want nourished and glowing skin, you should try the dermatologically tested Olay Total Effects 7 in One Day Cream Normal SPF 15. It is a daily facial cream that provides 7 anti-ageing benefits in 1, plus SPF15 to help protect against sun exposure, the #1 cause of premature visible ageing. Formulated with green tea and vitamin (B3, Pro-B5, E) enriched anti-ageing complex with a broad-spectrum SPF 15 UVA/UVB sunscreen.  Use the night moisturizer to help keep your skin supple and younger looking as well.  My anti-aging skincare regimen won't be complete without Olay!

You may purchase it on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/Olay-Total-Effects-7-Benefits-Day-Night-Moisturizer-Cream-Bundle-Set-50G-50G-(Skincare-Anti-Aging)-i.221352938.7717328129

So worry no more about that damaged or falling hair and dull-looking skin, Pantene are the miracles you've been looking for!  Get them on exclusive deals only on Shopee Beauty!  Happy Shopee-ng!

 Get ready to check out discounted items and avail thrilling ₱66 and ₱77 deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale!

The mid-year is the perfect time to reward ourselves and recharge for what's to come in the second half of 2022. Shopee treats more Filipinos to a memorable mid-year shopping experience at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. To kick-off the mid-year sale, shoppers can look forward to “Mas Mura sa Shopee”* deals and enjoy ₱66 deals all day, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily when they add-to-cart and checkout from May 27 to June 8.

When in your more mature years, it's a bit challenging to really take care of your skin.  There are always additional steps to do skincare regimen during day or night.  And there are also extra procedures to be done in one's regular derma visit.

Plus, this time, it's not just the face that should be taken care of, but also the neck!  They said that even if your face still looks younger than your age, the neck will always be a giveaway of a woman's real age.  To combat this or slow down face and neck aging, you need include the neck in your skincare routine.  With the help of some expert beauty tools from CkeyiN, you can achieve a younger looking skin.  Sharing with you some of the skincare routines I've been doing.

Here are some Skincare tips:

1. Always cleanse the face in the morning at at night thoroughly.  Make sure you use right product for the type of skin you have.  Read labels if it's for normal, sensitive, oily or combination face.  Pat it dry gently.
2. Always use toner to set the face for the moisturization it needs.  Use a toner that doesn't irritate the skin or leave it with a painful sting.
3. In the morning, never go out without putting sunscreen.  Make sure you put SPF50 and above when choosing a sunscreen.  This protects your skin from premature or speeding aging.  It also protects your skin from sun damages
4. Serums are your bestfriends!  Use anti-aging serums that help brighten and hydrate your skin.  This will help reverse or slowdown skin aging and address your fine lines, wrinkles, and even discoloration concerns.
5. Have your regular facials.  Include diamond peel and even revitalizing laser procedures which addresses saggy skin, discoloration or acne marks, fine lines, saggy skin, and wrinkles too.  You may also avail unwanted hair-removal procedures.
6. Invest in beauty tools such as Ckeyin's Neck Face Massager and IPL Permanent Hair Removal Device.  This is so helpful especially if you are still cautious about going out and spending your day at the derma or salon to have these procedures done.

Glad that Ckeyin's Neck Face Massager and IPL Permanent Hair Removal Device are both available on Shopee Beauty!  You can even get discounts up to 80% off!

CkeyiN Neck Face Massager

This ultrasonic high-frequency vibration and EMS releases intermittent pulse currents to activate collagen activity, tighten the skin, effectively smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce pigmentation.  Its 45℃ hot compress massage head awakens and relaxes the skin.  This is the exact warm feeling I have when I go to my derma, but I think this one's better because with Ckeyin, I can do this safely at the comforts of my home.  It has 3 modes and 3 levels of intensity. It can also be used on the neck, face, forehead and other parts of the body.  Plus I can bring it with me anywhere and use it anytime too!  Its portable size is perfect for travelling too!

CkeyiN IPL Permanent Hair Removal Device

I've been going to my derma for my underarm hair removal.  But since it's pandemic, I kept on delaying my schedule which I think affects the effectivity of the procedure.  That's my and the virus' fault.  But good thing, Ckeyin has an IPL Permanent Hair Removal Device!  I can now just conveniently do it myself at home!  Plus, it's more practical to have this beauty tool because I don't need to pay an extra for every session or area that I want unwanted hair removed!

Its IPL strong pulse light directly irradiate on hair follicles.  For safety, the device will only flash when the laser head touches the skin.  Its LCD display screen shows the remaining number of flashes.  There are two flash models: Manual and Automatic mode.

With Ckeyin expert beauty tools, I can now say goodbye to wrinkles and unwanted hair!  Check them out on Shopee Beauty to get discounts up to 80% off!

From skincare to makeup, Shopee Beauty has all your needs! Enjoy the most exclusive deals up to 90% off, new launches, and exciting offers from your most-loved brands and free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱499!

Can't wait to take these home?  Here's where you may directly purchase them:

• Ckeyin's Neck Face Massager

• Ckeyin IPL Permanent Hair Removal Device

Happy Beauty SHOPEE-ng!  Stay fab loves! :)

We already know how easy it is to send money online—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re done. Convenient and ideal, right? Yes, but only if you’re sending money to someone with the same bank account or e-wallet as yours or else you need to pay extra fees. That’s not very practical so we’ve got a solution for you. Did you know that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, actually lets you send money to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for free? Yes, no hidden fees because we want to enable all Filipinos to fully enjoy the benefits of sending money online.

 

It’s inconvenient to create and maintain multiple apps just to avoid additional transaction fees. To minimize the hassle, all you need is ShopeePay, which is part of the Shopee app—simply activate and verify your ShopeePay account. With ShopeePay, enjoy free and instant bank transfers with 40+ banks and e-wallet partners, including the country’s major banks like BDO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Security Bank, UnionBank, and more. With this integrated service, you no longer need to jump from one app to another to make your fund transfers.

 

Watch the video below to know how to send money for free with ShopeePay.

On top of convenience, ShopeePay also makes sending money more fun and exciting through promos where you can qualify to win rewards and cash prizes. Get the chance to be a ShopeePay Milyonaryo—register at this link, send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for a chance to play and win up to P1,000,000 on Shopee Live. In addition, be sure to check in during ShopeePay Happy Hour so you can win up to 100 coins daily when you send at least P50 to any Shopee user.

 

Activate ShopeePay now and start enjoying its benefits. To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

The residential rental business is one of the in-demand businesses nowadays in the Philippines, whether in the metro or a tourist destination. This demand is due to a growing number of families and individuals moving to different places in the country for leisure, work, and educational purposes. With a high demand for properties to lease, the income and ROI for starting a residential rental business is also guaranteed, making it a good and stable source of passive income for individuals and families.

Photo by Harmen Jelle van Mourik on Unsp

If you’ve just purchased a house and lot for sale, you may consider starting a residential rental business. However, there are also certain pros of renting out an apartment. If you face this decision, this article will hopefully help you determine which one suits you best.

What to Expect When You Rent Out a House and Lot

For beginners in the residential rental business, renting a house and lot is the best way to go. This is especially ideal if you own a vacation home in one of the tourist-friendly areas in the country or an extra home in a major city.

Suppose your home is located in a tourist city like Siargao or El Nido. In that case, you can lease your home on a short-term basis, often to vacationers who need to occupy a bigger home during their visit. If you own a home in a major city in the country, such as Metro Manila, expect that it will be rented for a long-term basis, which assures a more steady income. Families or even groups of employees will often be your primary potential tenants.

Renting out a house and lot is ideal because you can focus your attention and finances on one home only, so if any repairs should be made, it is easier to address them so long as you have the needed funds. Moreover, since you’re renting out a single house and lot, you only deal with one contact person or tenant when your home is being rented.

What It’s Like to Rent Out an Apartment

If you are a seasoned landlord and you know the ins and outs of owning and renting out an apartment, it is recommended that you start an apartment rental business. To save on money and time, you can also consider purchasing an apartment for sale in Manila and other parts of the Philippines instead of constructing an apartment from scratch. Often, already established apartments have existing tenants, so you already have existing tenants when the ownership is transferred to you.

Owning an apartment also allows you to have a steady, secure income since you’ll be getting a considerable amount of money every month from your tenant. If your apartment has multiple units, you can even live in one of them so that you can be more accessible to your tenants and address their concerns in advance.

The Life of a Landlord

Being a landlord is not all about collecting money, though. You have other responsibilities to do to make your business thrive. These include screening your tenants, maintaining your property, and composing a contract for every tenant for your peace of mind and their security.

Renting out a property takes a lot of time and consideration. May this overview of being a house and lot or apartment landlord help you decide which property you should invest in and rent out to earn a steady passive income in the Philippines.

Thanks to the internet and fast-paced technological developments, practically everything has become more accessible and convenient. A good example here is online bank account opening. Before the digital age, there was no other way to open a bank account except to personally visit a bank branch and bring physical documents. Now, all you need is a smartphone so you can fill out online forms and take a selfie for identity verification.

That said, the ease of performing digital transactions and other activities means there’s a lot of data online that can be stolen. Indeed, cybercriminals are always coming up with new ways to outsmart customers and breach security systems.

The good thing is that there are plenty of simple ways to keep all your online accounts safe from cyberattacks. Here are some tips to follow:

Keep Your Credentials to Yourself 

This is the cardinal rule of internet security: never share your credentials with anyone. Whether it’s for your online banking account or your social media account, keep all the details to yourself. Only you should know your login information, including security questions and answers.

Even if it’s an emergency, don’t let anyone access your account. Instead, find a place where you can securely connect to the internet and conduct the transaction yourself. If you must log in using a computer or smartphone that’s not your own, remember to delete the form history and don’t accept the prompt to save the password.

Use a Password Manager

Another important internet security measure is to use unique and strong passwords for your accounts. The problem with this is that it can be difficult to keep track of which password is for what account; besides, it can be tricky to come up with a “strong” password.

This issue can be solved by a password manager. Not only does this kind of app keep your passwords, but it can also help you create more secure ones. Some apps even come with an auto-alert function so that you can change your password regularly (another good internet security practice). The best thing about a password manager? You only have to remember your master password and that’s it!

If you don’t have a password manager yet, there are many good apps that you can download for free. There are also paid ones, which usually come with more helpful features.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

You’ve probably heard this tip a hundred times before, but it still bears repeating: if your account has two-factor authentication (2FA) is available, activate it. This will help improve security so that there’s another layer of authentication besides the username and password. In case a hacker gets a hold of your credentials, your account will remain safe since they can’t log in without the one-time password sent to your mobile number.

Fortunately, most online services nowadays have 2FA—from online banking to social media and even e-commerce sites. Just remember to keep the mobile number you’ve registered active; if you switch numbers, make sure to update your information ASAP.

Shop As a Guest

If you’re fond of online shopping, creating an account in your favorite stores can be convenient. It also lets you enjoy benefits such as promos and discounts exclusive to registered members. However, this can expose your information to would-be identity thieves in case of security breaches. These are rare enough occurrences, but they do happen.

That’s why it can be a good idea to checkout as a guest in some online stores, particularly if you shop there only once in a while. For those online shopping sites where you have an account, make sure to double up on security. It’s also best if you don’t link your credit cards for added protection.

Use Different Emails

When you sign up for online services and platforms, you’re often required to register with an email. For added security, it’s best to use different emails for different accounts. This keeps your identities separate and makes it easy for you to detect a spam or phishing message. For example, if you receive a banking-related email in your email that you use for online gaming, it’s an automatic red flag.

Of course, it can be a hassle to manage multiple email accounts. A good compromise would be to create two: one permanent and one temporary. Use the permanent address for sites that you can be sure are safe and the temporary one for those more leisurely in nature.

Don’t Save Important Passwords on Online Forms

To make things more convenient, web browsers give you the option to save passwords. This way, you don’t have to type your passwords whenever you log in. It definitely makes account management easier, especially if you have multiple accounts that you have to access daily.

The problem with this is that it can make you more susceptible to data breaches. To protect yourself, it’s best to ignore the save password function. At the very least, don’t save your banking passwords.

With some patience and extra vigilance, you can stay safe as you continue to reap the benefits of the digital age. 

Just when you thought you’ve already had the best brownies in town, Brownies Unlimited’s Premium Brownies are here to change your mind.

Their classic, regular-sized brownies in various flavors have always been a crowd favorite among Filipino families. And now with a bigger and fudgier premium brownie selection, it becomes the perfect sweet treat for gifting to family or friends — and even for yourself.

The Premium Brownies are double the size of the regular brownies and use a more premium brownie base. It comes in four (4) delectable flavors and real ingredients including the bestseller Strawberry Sherbet, a delicious brownie topped with strawberry-infused chocolate icing and swirls of strawberry jam.

They also have Caramel Pecan which is an indulgent brownie topped with delicious whole pecan nuts drizzled with caramel sauce, as well as the Cookies and Cream flavor, their chewy brownie base layered with Oreo cookies and topped with a mix of chocolate cream and crushed Oreo bits.

To complete the premium collection, they also have Ultimate Fudge which is another, more delicious take on a chocolate brownie. This time, with chocolate filling and chocolate ganache topping and drizzled with dark and white chocolate sauces.

You can get all flavors in a Premium Sampler Box of 4 for P280. You can also choose to “Pick Your Favorites” and build a customized PYF Premium Box of 2 or 3 starting at P150 to give to your special someone or PYF Premium Box of 4 or 5 if you want a gift that can be shared by friends or family.

Whatever type of celebration it may be — birthday, anniversary, promotion, or even a simple treat-someone kind of day, a box of Brownies Unlimited’s Premium Brownies is the perfect gift. It’s delicious, affordable, and accessible at the different Brownies Unlimited branches in SM malls nationwide.

Order now online at https://www.browniesunlimited.com/shop or follow @browniesunlimited on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated with the new delicious treats and promos.

Cleene Ethyl Alcohol, a trusted Filipino brand that provides high-quality and affordable alcohol products from Philusa Corporation, extends its effort in reducing ocean-bound plastic waste as it partners with social enterprise Plastic Bank Corporation.

Event host Joyce Pring-Trivino with Philusa Corporation President and General Manager Neogin Evangelista and Plastic Bank Philippines Country Manager Rene Guarin.

The initiative is unveiled during the virtual launch of Cleene Ethyl Alcohol’s campaign entitled “Towards a Cleener Philippines,” a movement encouraging the public to be more mindful of the environment by adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. This is in collaboration with Plastic Bank, which is known for building recycling ecosystems in coastal areas through its community of plastic collectors. 

The event was a very insightful one.  Glad that Cleene Ethyl Alcohol partners with Plastic Bank  to help make our environment a better and cleaner place to live.

With the Philippines named as one of the top producers of marine waste, Cleene Ethyl Alcohol has taken the leap in creating a bigger impact on the environment together with Plastic Bank.

Cleene Ethyl Alcohol is supporting Plastic Bank’s Impact Program which intends to help prevent 1.25 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean. Cleene Ethyl Alcohol will also help improve the lives of more than 600 plastic waste collectors in vulnerable coastal communities in Makati, Pasig and Mandaluyong.

“It’s always been our commitment to finding sustainable ways to help our environment. And we hope that through this effort, we can contribute to minimizing ocean plastic waste and be of help to our hardworking Plastic Bank collectors,” shared Philusa Corporation President and General Manager Neogin Evangelista.

Promoting collaboration between consumers and brands, Plastic Bank’s Impact Program enables Cleene Ethyl Alcohol to achieve its annual sustainability goals and empower its consumers to make an impact on the environment.

Cleene Ethyl Alcohol’s support for the Impact Program will also contribute to the collectors’ income, enabling them to afford basic family necessities such as food, clean water, and cellular service, among others.

Additionally, the company is distributing health kits in several cities nationwide to help improve the health of the collectors.

To date, the Impact Program has stopped over 2,401,315,100 from entering the ocean, impacting over 588 communities.

“We are honored to be joining Cleene in their journey in making this project come to life. As a partner, we at Plastic Bank are driven to strengthen our ocean-bound plastic recycling efforts and give Cleene the opportunity to take a leadership position in the regenerative society,” said Plastic Bank Philippines Country Manager Rene Guarin.

Event host Joyce Pring-Trivino with Philusa Corporation Marketing Manager Maya Leander, Cleene Ethyl Alcohol Brand Manager Janna dela Cruz, Plastic Bank Philippines Country Manager Rene Guarin, and Plastic Bank Customer Relations Manager Ted Guayco during the Q&A portion.

“We look forward to creating more impact on our oceans and coastal communities in the years to come together with Plastic Bank. We encourage everyone to create sustainability programs in our own simple ways and join our movement towards a Cleener Philippines,” Evangelista added.  

To learn more about this initiative and how you can take part in this movement, visit philusa.com and plasticbank.com.