For this year, Asia Leaders Forums and Awards will present the exemplary leaders in the Philippines with a twist, to discuss anything under the sun, their advocacy and passion. No more of those mind setting heavy presentations about the usual business scenario or discussions about their companies, we have a global health crisis, we’re in a survival mode. An inspiration is what we need.
This global health crisis made us more human. That our body has its capacity while our mind is limitless. This is the time that we saw new leaders, not only that they are determined, fierce and aggressive but also with a heart for giving as proven by the initiator of community pantry in Magingawa street in Quezon City and now emulated by hundreds of young leaders around the nation.
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Frontier technologies are defined as the next generation of technology infrastructures that will succeed their predecessors – these are: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Blockchain, 3D Printing, Robotics, Drones, Gene Editing, 5G, Nanotechnology and Solar PV. The collective are the rapidly developing technologies that will define growth and innovation in the 2020s.
These past few months, I have been an avid customer of online delivery. I think it has also been a new normal to most families since the pandemic began. I've tried fast food, pizzas, milk teas, you name it. But there are times I crave for seafood. I was able to order tempura, squid rings, and sashimi, but sometimes I crave for seafood that I could eat with rice.
Now, I am happy to discover Bang Bang Bangus! They offer special crispy bangus that's already flavored to perfection! Their bangus is made with Bang Bang's signature breading and glaze topped with toasted garlic and cilantro.
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| They delivered the bangus in a box. The Lalamove guy thought it was pizza. |
I was very fortunate to try their original flavor. The fish came with classic Pinoy side dishes namely laing and pinakbet. The moment I opened the box, I can really smell the delicious garlic!
For years of being an IT in the center of the business world, Wall Street, New York City, USA, Andrew Troy Nicolas shifted to help the rising Tag Media and Public Relations eventually became Tag Media Group that manages concerts, advertising, marketing, public relations and campaigns of different companies from different industries in Asia Pacific.
Lots of online shows right now due to inability to have a physical activities as mandated by the government that usually tackle heavy discussions about business and leadership.
If we’re going to check our history, the young generation are usually the ones starting the revolution. In this day and age, the revolution is about sending food to those in need via community pantries.
One student of University of Asia & the Pacific and an ANIMA member chose to give something back to the community in the eve of her birthday.
The largest in Asia Pacific, Asia Leaders Awards is all about hope and optimism this year. Showing how these leaders are reaching out to others to give back and at the same time bouncing back big time not just for their own organisations but for the community.
Most industries are struggling or closing down due to mandates of the national government, a business crisis that we didn’t predict. What governments, corporations, hospitals, schools, and other organizations need now, more than ever, are “real leaders” — people who in spite of their own challenges are exerting effort to help us overcome the limitations, weakness and fear and get us to do better, harder things than we can get ourselves to do on our own. These are the leaders with a heart of gold, maybe part of their genes or forged to do better even in Pandemic. Leaders who acted in the face of great uncertainty, real danger, and collective fear.
I love coffee. Before I start my day or even before I end it, I always have a cup of coffee with me. Little did I know that for decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes.
Good gut health is important for people of all ages, but it's especially crucial for babies. Most babies experience some sort of stomach upset or discomfort at some point, which can lead to fussy behaviors, crying, and other unwanted effects.
It’s no surprise that during this COVID-19 pandemic, kids, teens, and even adults are more into mobile games or online pc games. To some, it is their method of passing time since they’re unemployed, no school, or simply got nothing to do. But for others, it is their way to socialize to other people especially their friends who plays the same game. According to an article in BBC, online gaming has become a social lifeline.
This is the second year we would be celebrating Easter without events featuring fun and games for kids, or even their much-awaited Easter egg hunt. While we are all advised to stay at home and keep safe, parents can still bring joy into their homes with a simple activity they can do with their kids.
It’s been a year since Metro Manila has been under community quarantine and that also means children have been having online classes ever since. One of the struggles that we had during online classes is my kids’ attention span. When the teacher is having her lesson online, my kid would often yawn when she doesn’t understand the topic and begins to play around or draw on the paper. It’s one of many struggles my kid experiences during online classes.
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Here in the Philippines, we would often receive the loud alarm in our mobile phones from National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) whenever there's a disaster going to occur near our area. And when I hear the alarm, I initially panic. In the past, we've received those alarms when there's a typhoon moving towards us or an earthquake nearby. We’ve already got our fair share of typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and most especially flood. It is inevitable that these natural disasters would happen again, the vital question is when. So before these disasters strike, we need to be prepared for them to prevent fear and panic that could lead to more harm.
The biggest and most talk of the town recognition event from the previous year even during pandemic is Asia Leaders Awards that was held at Inagiku, Makati Shangrila Hotel and attended by leaders who are making a difference even in this crisis we all are experiencing with an objective to acknowledge these leaders ans to be emulated that in spite of this Pandemic are still and able to reach out those in need even outside their community.
I believe despite the COVID-19 pandemic, women still need shape wears especially those who gave birth or simply those who want to enhance the shape of their body’s natural curves. I remember Bridget Jones’ shapewear from the movie, Bridget Jones’ Diary whenever shape wear was the topic of the conversation. Though shape wear is not new to me because my mom also uses it, I’m now just starting to appreciate its benefits to my body since I’m nearing my 40s.
There’s no house too small to get your daily dose of exercise! You can even do simple exercises right in your own computer chair. Even a tiny nook in your kitchen or a small corner in your bedroom can be converted into your home gym. If you really want to start your fitness journey this 2021, there’s always a way to do it no matter how limited the space in your home!
Skip the gym membership and do your routines at home! Check out this list of quick and easy workouts you can do in a small space.
Skin and body health goes hand in hand. How so? For one, skin is the body’s first layer of defense. It is also the biggest organ of a human. Ultimately, skin is the first to give us clues on the status of our body’s overall health. For example, we get a skin rash when we ate something that does not mix well with our stomach or our immune system. Convinced yet? In many ways than one, our skin is our body’s protection. According to NIH Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Kong, skin provides a barrier for our body against bacteria and different other environmental hazards which can be dangerous for human health.
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Operating a business in this tough time can be a hassle in itself. However, there are many solutions to apprehend this and most are effective. The right thing to do is use the best software solution because most people have travelled back to their hometowns and offices are closed due to the COVID-19 regulations.
As Work-From-Home (WFH) becomes the new normal, the realities of performing work and home functions simultaneously may feel like a never-ending cycle. While everyone is trying their best to get a knack on winning in this situation, managing this new lifestyle stressor is not easy for all women, and coping might even be more difficult for working moms.
2020 has revealed a lot of things that most people haven’t given much attention to before. It’s crazy how from one year you never knew you’ve been embarrassing yourself in front of people by just scratching your scalp repeatedly because of scalp itch and dandruff. Now, we have a name for this – itch-uations. How does it feel to finally be in terms with the fact that you’ve been having itch-uations even before it was a thing? Embarrassing, right?
Productive people have one thing in common, they ward off feelings of constant exhaustion and drowsiness thinking these are just the result of their hectic lifestyles. They carry on with day-to-day activities even when they experience the inability to focus and perform and not realizing that this might be a symptom of Iron Deficiency Anemia. I am personally guilty of this simply because I need quotas to finish and deadlines to meet.
Iron deficiency anemia happens when your blood has lower amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin than normal.1 This can cause you to feel weak, tired, dizzy, look pale, and experience headaches. People with chronic medical conditions, women in the reproductive age group and those who experience heavy menstrual bleeding are most vulnerable in having anemia. While those who are not able to maintain a healthy lifestyle are also at risk.
The people who have higher risk to have iron deficiency anemia are women in the reproductive age group and those who experience heavy menstrual bleeding; athletes in endurance sports and high-altitude training that require the body with more red blood cells; and those with pre-existing chronic diseases. 2
A change in diet and nutrition comes as the first step. This can include choosing food with high iron content like poultry, meat, and seafood. Eating food rich in Vitamin C like fruits and dark green leafy vegetables can help enhance iron absorption.
For people with erratic schedules, managing a diet can pose as a challenge. Taking Multivitamins+Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) can help keep iron deficiency anemia away as it helps the body get the nutrients and minerals it needs.
Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is an iron supplement with vitamins and minerals that helps replenish iron stores and increase red blood cell levels in the body.3 It has ferrous gluconate, a type of iron salt which has better absorption in the body, Folic acid, and vitamin B12, which are vital for production of red blood cells. It also contains Vitamin C which helps improve iron absorption, and Copper sulphate and manganese sulphate that helps in the metabolic processes of blood cell production.
Micronutrients have an important role in regulating immune function, metabolism, and enzymes. Iron is an essential micronutrient that is needed by the enzymes to help maintain body immunity which can help protect the body against infection.
There are certain enzymes in white blood cells that are affected by the iron levels in the body. So, when Iron is deficient, the levels of enzymes in white blood cells are also reduced, and this can affect the body’s ability to fight off infections.
When you live an action-packed lifestyle, even when you’re just working from home but juggling multiple responsibilities, do not ignore the constant feeling of exhaustion. Fulfilling your daily intake of Iron can help support your body as you go through your daily activities.
Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet, practicing various exercises, and taking Multivitamins+Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) which acts as an iron supplement, can help manage symptoms or prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia.4
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
