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Expert from Herbalife Discusses How the Strength of Community Can Support Individuals in Achieving Their Health and Wellness Objectives

The year began with an informative presentation by Dr. Luigi Gratton, Herbalife’s VP of Training, at Herbalife Philippines. The presentation centred on Herbalife’s Global Nutrition Philosophy, which advocates for a comprehensive approach to health using a well-rounded diet, consistent physical activity, and social support to sustain these practices.

To help people achieve their health and wellness objectives for the new year, Dr. Gratton discussed the most recent research in the field of nutrition science and how to harness the power of the community.

“The main thing we have seen in the latest literature is that restricting calories leads to losing weight along with a tremendous amount of muscle,” Dr. Gratton added, touching on the importance of protein-rich, low-calorie diets as integral instruments for ensuring general health. But you can stop muscle loss in its tracks by eating more protein. You may keep your health and vitality as you age by keeping that muscle mass.

The findings of Herbalife’s Asia Pacific Power of Community Survey 2023, which Dr. Gratton also brought out, demonstrated the importance of community support in assisting individuals in reaching their long-term health objectives.

According to the poll, 83% of consumers in the APAC region are trying to improve their health and wellness. Among this group, 51% consider support groups to be extremely helpful since they offer inspiration and connections to a wider range of health-related information and services.

“We have long believed in the power of community to help people achieve their wellness goals,” said Allan Domingo, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines. In partnership with our distributors, who not only distribute our nutrition products but also offer their clients unwavering support, motivation, encouragement, and accountability, we are committed to empowering more individuals to lead active, healthy lives that are nourished by quality nutrition.

To help its customers reach their holistic wellness objectives, Herbalife provides them with the knowledge, food, and support they need. Visit https://www.herbalife.com/en-ph for more details.

Regarding Herbalife Ltd.

An industry leader in health and wellbeing, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) has been transforming people’s lives through the provision of exceptional nutritional goods and a chance for its autonomous distributors since the year 1980. Using items supported by research, the company caters to consumers in over 90 regions via enterprising distributors that offer personalized services by providing one-on-one coaching and a welcoming community that encourages its members to make positive lifestyle changes and live a healthier, more active way of life.

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In San Juan City, 2GO Has Opened Its Hundredth Own Store

January 25, 2024 — Manila, Philippines The 100th 2GO-owned retail store has opened at Greenhills Shopping Center, bringing the services of the largest integrated transportation and logistics provider in the Philippines, 2GO, a division of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), even closer to consumers, entrepreneurs, and residents.

For easy access to all of 2GO’s services, swing by the 2GO retail store—your one-stop destination. From 2GO Travel ticket purchases and related services to efficient document and parcel delivery with 2GO Express and FedEx, we’ve got you covered. Additional services offered by 2GO stores include package pickup, freight handling, and forwarding. The recently opened store in Greenhills Shopping Center aims to give customers easy access to logistics services.

At 2GO Group, we believe that well-placed retail locations are the key to fostering national commercial prospects. According to 2GO CEO and President Frederic DyBuncio, “Filipino entrepreneurs anywhere in the country can effortlessly showcase and distribute premium local products both nationwide and globally” through their network. “Our goal is to continue enhancing connectivity through logistics,” he says, “as we remain dedicated to fostering economic growth for Filipinos.”

“The decision to establish a branch at Greenhills Shopping Center (GSC) is strategic,” says Blessie Cruz, 2GO Retail’s business unit head. The thriving community of online merchants at GSC offers various items, from clothes to gadgets and more. GSC is noted for being a hotspot for MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises). Local company owners can now easily send their wares all around the globe thanks to 2GO.

Bringing 2GO’s services closer to busy places, 2GO Retail has recently expanded into bustling shopping malls with the goal of improving shopping experiences for mallgoers and business owners alike.

The 2GO Group

SM Business Centers, Alfamart, Waltermart, Fax Parcel and Print, Savemore, and accredited agents are all part of 2GO’s over 3,000 retail shops around the country. Documents, shipments, cargo, and travel are all covered by the extensive 2GO services offered at these stores.

Providing businesses with nationwide coverage and skill in managing varied cargo types, 2GO stands out as the ideal choice because of its decades of experience in shipping, logistics, and the travel industry. Because of its long history and wide network, 2GO is in a prime position to effectively assist influential companies.

Ortigas Avenue, Unit B-4 GF Bridgeway Shop, San Juan, Metro Manila, is the new 2GO Store’s address.

Go to 2GO.com.ph or dial (02) 8528-7000 to find out more about 2GO’s services.

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Home Credit Philippines Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With A Fantastical Outing For 14,000 Employees To Enchanted Kingdom And Other Venues.

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) recently held celebratory events for its 14,000-strong workforce in honor of its 10th anniversary. For the first time in the company’s history, the top consumer financing firm invited its employees, their families, and friends to celebrations held at different resorts and convention centers around the country.

An enchanting day in the Enchanted Kingdom was planned for more than 6,700 employees from Metro Manila and neighboring regions, guaranteeing maximum fun. For those two days, the theme park was off-limits to the public. Workers received two standard day passes, spending money, a complimentary photo to commemorate the occasion, and a reimbursement for their transportation costs. Additionally, each employee may bring up to five guests.

Its promise of “no small roles” was kept. Employees from HCPH’s 30 regional offices enjoyed a variety of outdoor and aquatic activities at adjacent resorts and conference centers to honor the company’s “everyone matters” motto.

Since we opened for business in the Philippines a year ago, the Home Credit family has expanded greatly. In just a decade, we went from 158 personnel to the staggering 14,000 we have today. To keep our employees in peak emotional and physical health during this expansion, we require their full participation. Everyone here knows how important our employees are to our business’s success. We respond by giving them chances to succeed on a personal level and redirecting their attention to other parts of their lives, such as their mental health. Chief People Officer Alpha Omega Aquino of HCPH noted that this work break is one of several initiatives to encourage a healthy work-life balance in honor of the company’s tenth anniversary.

Visit www.homecredit.ph, Home Credit Philippines’ official website, to be informed of their most recent deals and promotions. It also has official accounts on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, which you may follow. In addition, customers may stay updated on all the newest promotions and mall happenings in the Philippines by downloading the My Home Credit app from Google Play.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Switching to Eco-Friendly Lifestyle in 2024

Every great thing has humble origins. The new year is a perfect time to start doing good things, like becoming more environmentally conscious with the help of SM Store.

SM Retail is leading the SM Green Movement in collaboration with its supply partners, customers, and communities. It is a concerted attempt to promote environmentally friendly lifestyles, cultures, and worlds.

By beginning your eco-friendly journey with SM Green Finds, you may buy more sustainably with any of SM’s many brands. With these initial measures, SM Store is providing products that contribute to the welfare of our communities and the environment, allowing us to all have a more environmentally conscious shopping experience.

The goods sold at SM Green Finds are all-natural, and the store also helps local craftspeople and the economy. Customers can more easily select products that consistently prioritize the welfare of our communities and the environment through the SM Green Finds initiative.

Starting with SM House, where you can find a selection of linens made of bamboo and TencelTM fibers, such as bedsheets and towels, is a great way to make your house eco-friendlier and contribute to your green journey with SM Store. Sustainable materials such as abaca and buri are used to make KEA baskets, which can be used to organize dwellings.

Bamboo and Tencel-fiber towels

A variety of products that can assist you in embracing sustainable living can be found at ACE Express at the SM Store as well. Conventional products that use natural or recycled materials are also part of this category, as are energy-saving LED lights, solar-powered items, water-saving bathroom fixtures, non-toxic cleaning solutions, sustainable gardening supplies, and trash segregation containers.

Peat moss for a relaxing and enjoyable gardening experience

There is a Clean Beauty line available at SM Beauty that uses superior products and comes in nicer packaging for your beauty routine. It’s a plethora of items that have been painstakingly crafted using just natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals. SM Beauty also advertises refill packets, which reduce plastic consumption and provide further savings.

An All-Natural, Organic Aloe Vera Hair Wash

Shop SM Fashion’s Green Finds line to update your wardrobe in an eco-friendly way. Look into sustainable choices, such as the denim from Repreve, which is crafted from recycled plastic.

Showcase SM Store’s dedication to fashionable and eco-conscious attire by expanding your sustainable selections to include bamboo undergarments and accessories.

Upcycled denim by SM Woman Plus: reimagining vintage denim as trendy new pieces.

If you want to start living more sustainably, the SM Store is the place to go. Just look for the Green Finds label.

By highlighting eco-friendly, locally sourced, and organic products, SM Green Finds simplifies green living for its consumers. Visit https://smgreenmovement.com to learn more about SM’s sustainability initiatives.

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Filipinos’ Go-To: In 2023, Home Credit Financed 1.7 Million Mobile Phones.

Home Credit, the top consumer finance provider in the Philippines, has uncovered a fascinating market trend: a rise in the number of commodities purchased, with 1.7 million mobile phones being financed in particular. Products sold at a record high thanks to Home Credit’s year-long promotions, such as their most recent 0% APR installment financing offer.

With a marked increase in purchases across all categories this year, Home Credit can see that customer tastes have changed. With an emphasis on helping Filipinos achieve their dreams, Home Credit’s solutions have evolved to match changing lifestyle choices and objectives.

The highest number of units sold was in the mobile and tablet category, which shows that people still rely on these devices for work, school, and recreational activities. The 1.7 million units sold in this category demonstrate how critical these devices are to people’s daily lives. With a whopping 100% rise in sales compared to last year, Apple has truly become the top mobile brand for Home Credit. This year, we’d like to promote the brand Apple.

The Filipino consumer market is ripe with opportunities for home improvement projects. With 420,000 appliances funded by Home Credit, it’s clear that the demand for updating households was high. People looking to upgrade their household appliances before the new year have been drawn to these models because of their features that improve efficiency and ease.

Additionally, there was a noticeable uptick in the demand for home improvement materials such as furniture, computers, televisions, and gadgets, which may be interpreted as a desire for more connected and comfortable houses. One of the main reasons for these items’ appeal is their specifications, which aim to provide an exceptional combination of performance and comfort.

Additionally, there has been notable demand for sustainability-related goods, particularly e-bikes. An indicator of the expanding green lifestyle and alternative mobility product trends, e-bike sales have increased 122% this year on Home Credit.

One of the main factors propelling these purchases has been Home Credit’s launch of The Great 0% Festival. Spend six to eighteen months with zero percent interest on a variety of payment plans during this limited-time promotion. Accessible at Home Credit partner retailers and Shoppingmall.ph, these deals lower the price of electronics and lifestyle items, ensuring that Filipino families have an unforgettable holiday season.

Make sure you don’t pass over the awesome Great 0% Festival! Take advantage of Home Credit’s limited-time holiday promotion that lasts until January 2024 to make all your holiday party wishes come true!

At www.homecredit.ph, you can get all the information you need about Home Credit Philippines, including the most recent news and updates. Also, you may follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For additional information about current promotions and what’s happening at Shopping Mall Philippines, customers are also advised to download the My Home Credit App from Google Play.

Home Credit Philippines is a legal and regulated financial institution in the Philippines, under the close supervision of the SEC and the BSP.

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SM Store Hosts Shop & Share a Toy Event in Celebration of Christmas

Many Filipino traits are well-known, including the countrymen’s generous spirit, unending devotion to family, and special reverence for the holiday season. The longest Christmas celebration in the world starts as soon as the “ber” months start, earning the country fame. Beyond the celebrations and feasts, though, this time of year represents a resolve to help those less fortunate, especially children.

In light of this, the SM Store launched the “Shop & Share a Toy” campaign from December 1–15, 2023, to inspire its loyal customers to brighten the lives of children around the country. The campaign enabled customers to get a new toy for just P100 with a minimum single-receipt purchase of P3,000 at any SM Store. It was a joint effort of the SM Foundation, SM Cares, and well-known non-governmental organizations such as World Vision, Good Neighbors Philippines, and UNICEF Philippines. Children in the age range of three to seven received five thousand (5,000) brand-new toys from different parts of the nation as a result of this joint effort.

Sharing and giving are important values at the SM Store. This holiday season, “Shop and Share a Toy” bring less fortunate children delight through a meaningful collaboration among SM Store, partner NGOs, and our dedicated shoppers. Mr. Dhinno S. Tiu is the executive vice president of the SM Outlet.

There are 365 days in a year, and every child in the Philippines deserves to feel the pure delight of a new toy, just like any other child would. Thanks to your generosity, SM Store was able to help less fortunate children celebrate Christmas in style while simultaneously providing them with the tools they needed to develop holistically through play. As the Christmas season begins, SM Store hopes that everyone will continue to give gifts in the spirit of the season, which will help spread love, generosity, and compassion.