The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights

The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights

     Just the mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That moment when they all rise up to the sky in the sunrise is one of the most IG-worthy moments we’ll see all year. 

The 2019 Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival set on April 12 to14, within the Clark Global City grounds, promises to be bigger, bolder, busier, and better. Present at the press launch of the are Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival are (L-R) Serafin Tolentino, Safety Officer; Noel Castro, Consultant; Wilfredo Placino, Vice Chairman and President of Global Gateway Development Corp.; Bernie Bituin, Launch Master; and Joel Santos, Balloon Crew Chief.

     This year’s Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival on April 12 to 14 promises to be even bigger, bolder, busier, and better. The event boasts of a bigger and more accessible venue at Clark Global City—a thriving hub of industry and commerce that you can literally get to by air, land, and sea. This event brings people from all walks of life together. Around 50,000 to 70,000 people are expected to come that weekend, from families with young children, teens, students,tourists, to various groups such as motoring clubs, foodies and travel enthusiasts, even real estate groups, and government officials. A jam-packed weekend There will be balloon rides, of course, but the festival also has activities on the ground while people wait for their turn on a balloon, and for those who prefer to stay earthbound. There are over a hundred of food and shopping choices. There are fun activities for kids and families such as inflatable attractions and slides, shows for kids with their favorite cartoon characters. The country’s hottest music acts, along with the best of Pampanga’s bands will take the stage every night over the weekend with the country’s hottest acts—Slapshock on Friday, Kamikazee on Saturday and Ely Buendia,Hale, and Unique Salonga on Sunday. Car and motor sport enthusiasts will gather together for several major events that include the National Drift Championship, Slalom Racing, Philippine Auto Cross Championship Series, Philippine Rally Cross Series and Motorcycle Stunt Show. We’ll also be witnessing groups dancing and grooving to the beat this summer as 20 dance groups from different cities compete on April 13, 2019. The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a feast for all the senses and a weekend that you wouldn’t want to miss. The Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival hosted by Clark Global City, co-presented by SM City Clark, powered by Phoenix Pulse Technology, supported by Dickies and The Medical City Clark. 

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Personal Testimony on MaquiPlus

Personal Testimony 

on Maqui Plus

The SuperJuice

Bilang isang Blogger at social media influencer, kailangan siguruhin ko na ang mga posts ko, sa mga blogs man o kahit pag post sa Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ay masasabing tama, makatotohanan at may sapat na basehan. Syempre naman, ayokong ipost ang isang bagay kung alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi ko ito personal na nasubukan o sinuman sa aking pamilya o mga kaibigan. Kung hindi, mabibigyan ko lamang ito ng "unfair" o "bias" na review.

Kaya naman ngayon, pag-uusapan natin, ano nga ba itong trending na Beyonde Maqui Plus? Super Juice? Marami na raw bumuti ang kalusugan, napagaling na sakit (kahit hindi naman tlga ito gamot sa partikular na sakit). Hayaan ninyong ishare ko sa inyo.

Ang sabi sa PDR.net (Physicians Desk Reference) https://www.pdr.net/

BENEFITS AND RESEARCH

Maqui berry is an exotic deep purple berry found in Chile, known as Chilean wineberry. It is reported that Maqui berry has an exceptionally high antioxidant capacity. The major antioxidants in Maqui berry are anthocyanins, the group of deep-purple phytonutrients found in blue and purple color fruits. Anthocyanins have the antioxidative property which can fight against free radicals, thus delay the aging of cells due to exposure of free radicals. Research indicates that anthocyanins can reduce risks of aging diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and reduce diabetes complications. It also helps improve blood circulation in the eye peripheral capillary and slows down degeneration of eye and vision. Many in vitro & in vivo studies also showed that high anthocyanins content enables Maqui berry to promote insulin functions and regulate blood sugar levels.

Artichoke is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean, Europe, Australia, and North America. It is a medicinal plant with high antioxidants, minerals, and fibers. The important antioxidant in Artichoke is Cynarin which has been proven beneficial for health, in particular, improving liver functions. It enhances the antioxidant capacity of the liver, hence aiding in its detoxification functions.

Goji berry is a small orange-red berry which is well known in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants e.g. Betacarotene, Lycopene, L.barbarum Polysaccharides. Goji berry is widely used as functional food with broad health benefits such as aiding detoxification process in the liver, promoting the liver regeneration, anti-tumor and inhibit cancer cell growth (e.g. colon cancer, prostate cancer, and liver cancer).

A study in 20 adults who smoke or drink alcohol regularly showed that Maqui Plus+ supplementation significantly increased glutathione (GSH), the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GSH-Rd), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and decreased thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) compared with the placebo. Additionally, hepatic and renal functions were not adversely altered in Maqui Plus+ ingested subjects. It is suggested that Maqui Plus+ effectively promotes the endogenous antioxidant activity, and can be consumed as a functional supplement for people who are in danger of suffering oxidative-related chronic diseases.

Source: https://www.pdr.net/full-prescribing-information/beyonde-Maqui-Plus-multi-fruits--amp--berries-concentrate-3783

May 2018, Narinig ko na ang Maqui Plus, gusto ko itong ipasubok sa aking nanay na isang Senior Citizen kasi naman, may Hypertension, tumataas din ang blood sugar, may naka bara sa ugat ng puso, UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). Isa pa ay naoperahan sya sa kaliwang hita (partial hip replacement). Nagkaroon ng impeksyon ang naoperahang bahagi ng kanyang hita dahilan kung bakit halos mag-dadalawang taon na siyang hindi makalakad ng maayos. Kailangan nya ulit maoperahan ng dalawang beses. Una, para tanggalin ang bakal na unang inilagay sa kanya at lagyan ng antibiotic. Pangalawa, operasyon matapos ang walong linggo para mapalitan ang implant sa loob ng kanyang hita (total hip replacement).

Hindi pa ito ang aming problema, hindi maooperahan ang aking nanay kung hindi maging maayos ang mga laboratory tests bago sumailalim sa operasyon dahil pareho itong "major operation". Lahat ng laboratory tests nya nagsasabi na, may bara sa puso, hypertension, mataas ang blood sugar, may UTI etc, hanggang sa July 19, 2018 ay pumunta ako ng Manila para kunin ang ipinakisuyo ko na mabili sa Bangkok, Thailand. Maqui Plus na iningatan ko hanggang makabalik ako ng Cebu.

Ito ang kanyang Chest PA result noong July 24, 2018

July 20, agad kong ipinainom sa kanya ang dala ko na Maqui Plus - 25ml sa umaga at 25ml din sa gabi.  Matapos ang isang linggo ng pag inom, bumalik kami sa laboratory para magpatest uli. Bumaba ang blood sugar, controlled and blood pressure, nakaramdam ang nanay ko ng ginhawa sa lagi nyang iniinda na masakit sa hita nya dahil sa impeksyon. Itinuloy lang ang pagpapainom sa knya ng Maqui Plus hanggang sa lahat na ng laboratory tests, chest PA, ay naging maayos para sa kanyang CP Clearance (CardioPulmonary clearance)

August 11, 2018 - naiadmit na sa Vicente Sotto Hospital ang nanay ko, at naoperahan noong August 15, walang naging problema pati sa operasyon nya (laking pasalamat nmin sa Diyos at sa Maqui Plus). Nakatulong ang Maqui para maging maayos ang systema sa katawan ng nanay ko.

Sa loob ng 8 hanggang 10 linggo, patuloy ang pag monitor kada makalawang linggo para makita kung nawawala na ang bacteria sa katawan na maari ulit maging dahilan para hindi gumaling ang sugat galing sa operasyon. Patuloy parin ang pag inom ng Maqui Plus at mapapansin sa unti-unti nawawala ang bacteria. Konti nalang at isasalang na para sa pangalawang operasyon.

Nawala na ang mga bacteria at isa na namang kumpletong laboratory tests ang ipinagawa para sa CardioPulmonary Clearance para muli syang maoperahan. October 27 ng lumabas lahat ng resulta at sa pangatlong pagkakataon, makikita na cleared na ang heart sa bara, wala rin bara sa baga, maayos ang blood sugar, may kaunti na lamang na bacteria sa UTI pero ito naman daw ay normal para sa mga Senior Citizen at binigyan na laman sya ng isang gamot na iinumin.  Sa wakas, maooperahan na rin ang nanay ko.

Matapos ang tatlong buwan (October 27, 2018), 
ito na ang kanyang Chest PA result

November 5, 2018 ng muli naiadmit ang nanay ko sa Vicente Hospital at naging maayos pa rin ang lahat, hanggang sa kanina lamang 7am (November 8, 2018) ay isinalang na siya para sa kanyang huling operasyon. Salamat sa Diyos at matapos ang 12 oras sa Operating at Recovery room ay ibinalik na sa kanyang kwarto ang nanay ko.  Alam ko na ito na ang huli nyang operasyon at makakalakad na sya uli matapos lang ang ilang linggo.

Patuloy parin ang pag inom nya ng Maqui Plus para maging mabilis ang recovery at paghilom ng sugat.

Para sa mga nagtatanong, Wine ba ito o Juice? JUICE po ito na nanggaling sa mga prutas. FDA - approved ito at maari na mabili at maipadeliver nationwide.  Gawa ni Unilever, isang brand na subok na at hindi na kailangan na may mapatunayan. May iba pa akong kwentong Maqui. Abangan sa blogs ko. 

Ito po ang ingredients nya:

Red Grape Concentrate 2690 mg

Chokeberry Concentrate 1345 mg

Mixed Berries Concentrate 896.66 mg

Cranberry Concentrate 896.66 mg

Maqui Berry Powder 134.50 mg

Artichoke Leaf Extract 53.80 mg

Lycium Extract 53.80 mg

Grape Seed Extract 8.96 mg

Acai Berry Extract 0.89 mg

Acerola Extract 0.89 mg

Raspberry Powder 0.89 mg

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Enchong Dee Supports Sun Life's Thrust

Press Release

Enchong Dee Supports 

Sun Life's Thrust

Sun Life Financial Philippines has tapped actor and athlete Enchong Dee to help promote the company's health and wellness advocacy.

An accomplished swimmer and former member of the Philippine National Team, Enchong Dee will help Sun Life engage Filipinos online by sharing tips on how to live a healthier life and documenting his own journey towards his fitness.

"We're very happy to officially welcome Enchong Dee into Sun Life family", Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa said. "With his commitment to fitness and his ability to connect with his audience, we're confident that he can help us champion health and wellness among Filipinos, especially among the youth.

The announcement was made in the midst of the Ironman 70.3 race in Cebu, where Enchong is competing as part of the Sun Life Tri Team for the second year in a row. The actor even led a special swim class for kids organized by Sun Life and Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa.

"I'm very honored to be a part of the Sun Life Family," Enchong Dee said. "It's great that I will be promoting something that's very close to my heart, which is health and wellness. I look forward to doing my share to help Sun Life lead more Filipinos to a healthier, brighter life."

Enchong joins Sun Life's star-studded list of brand ambassadors, including Piolo Pascual, Judy Ann Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Inigo Pascual, and Charo Santos-Concio. He will also help promote "GoWell," Sun Life's health and wellness community, take part in the company's diabetes awareness campaign, and will participate in events such as the upcoming Sun Life Aquathlon.

Piolo, Enchong, Sun Life Executives to represent the company in Cebu

Press Release

Piolo, Enchong, Sun Life Executives 

to represent the company in Cebu

Sun Life Tri-Team Marks 5th Year With Ironman 70.3 Race

The Sun Life Financial Triathlon Team will be marking its 5th year by participating in Ironman 70.3 in Cebu on August 5 by fielding a total of 13 racers in the prestigious competition, led by brand ambassador Piolo Pascual, actor Enchong Dee, and its very own executives.

Piolo, who will bike for one of the relay teams, will once again team up with Enchong (swim) and his longtime friend, Tonie Ty (run).

Sun Life Chief Investments Officer Michael Enriquez will also see action on the bike, alongside Sun Life Business Development Manager for Partnership Distribution Toots Malapad and Sun Life Sales Training & Development Head Ged Custodia.

Former national team member Jan Chiu (swim) together with Sun Life Digital Transformation Specialist Karl Villalonga (bike) and TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2017 top finisher Alfred Diacosa (run) will comprise the third team, while an all-female team will consist of elite athletes Bea Grabador (swim), Laarni de Guzman (bike) and Charlie Sy (run).

"It's a thrill for us to once again be a part of Ironman 70.3, which is a perfect venue for us to highlight Sun Life's Health and wellness thrust," Sun Life CEO & Country Head Benedict Sison said.

Sun Life, which has expanded its purpose beyond helping clients achieve lifetime financial security, aims to encourage Filipinos to live healthier lives as well. in fact, the company has been beefing up its suite of health and accident insurance products and has been launching programs that promote the cause.

"By having our own brand ambassador and executives leading the Sun Life Tri Team in Ironman, we're confident that we're sending a clear message that we're committed to this purpose," Sison said. "We hope that by following the journey of our athletes in this race, more Filipinos will be inspired to lead healthier lives."

New Ride from Hyundai

New ride from Hyundai:

Hyundai Kona and the All-New Santa Fe

SM Cebu City, August 5, 2018 - In the quest to provide innovative and delightful experiences to their customers, Hyundai Cebu launches two of their newest SUVs at SM Cebu showroom: the unveiling of Hyundai Kona and All-New Santa Fe.

Unveiling of Hyundai Kona and All-New Santa Fe

These  two passenger vehicles boast unique and exceprtional features, covering design, performance, comfort, safety, and fuel efficiency.

Hyundai Kona

Kona, named after a popular marine sports destination in Hawaii, features a strong and bold design, with a pair of super slim headlights, dynamic body character lines, and a two-tone finish, making it Hyundai's combatant in the subcompact crossover segment. The front's overall aesthetic is complemented by the brand's "cascading grille", giving it a dynamic and modern design.

It has 2.0 liter and 4-cylinder Atkinson Engine and is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission which offers a manual shifting mode and includes an overdrive lock-p torque converter for higher fuel economy and highway speeds. It also has a separated-headlight design with highly efficient LED headlights and LED daytime running lights and floating-type radio display, that provides maximum visibiliy and promotes better driver concentration.

Hyundai Santa Fe

All-New Santa Fe, named after an iconic American City, boasts the same aura, power and performance of Hyundai Tucson, bht elevates all of it a notch higher in terms of style and sophistication. Sleek yet rugged, the All-New Santa Fe is a fusion of innovative and premium comfort. Its high-speed stability and highly-optimized body structure are products of innovative engineering, resulting in an aerodynamic design. The All-New Santa Fe comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission wich offers totally smooth shifting and better fuel efficiency.

Here's some of the notable features of the unit, increasing its car safety score, includes:

• A supervision type instrument cluster with 7"LCD monitor heads-up display  which provides safety and convenience by minimizing eye movement during driving by projecting main vehicle information on the front wind shield. 
• Around View Monitor which offers multiple view types using a high-definition camera and digital image transfer method, which enhances the driver's visibility and improves safety.

It is the perfect balance between practicality and style, integrating the driving experience with technology, safety and comfort.

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