Reality Check! You Might Have Just Ruined A Major Life Moment Without Realizing It. Find Out How

 Just when you think that you’re having the grandest moment of life while everyone’s attention is on you during that speech of a lifetime, on the pageant stage, or that moment of finally meeting your crush eye-to-eye — then suddenly, you just had to let your hand do its thing. 

You know? That thing? 

When you start to scratch your itchy scalp because, ang kati kasi talaga!

Let’s be honest, even you are judging people who out of nowhere scratches their head. And it’s not the most flattering habit.

Head & Shoulders knows and recognizes these big moments of attention that you’ve ruined (for the most part) by scratching your itchy scalp. And the best part is even beauty queens, superheroes, and sang'gres aren’t exempted from these awkward itch-uations! 

Head & Shoulders latest “Ganda Na Sana” campaign is as relatable as it gets that even fictional characters can relate to. Imagine your superhero suddenly scratching her scalp before she transforms, awkwaaaaaaaaard!

Or even a pageant frontrunner, on her journey to being the Miss Universe, and while she’s slaying the stage out of nowhere her hand scratches her scalp. Her big moment — ruined. Her itchy scalp? Not worthy of a crown.

Ruining life’s big moments with an itch is undeniably a norm, but it is still panira ng moment. Even TikTok influencers, Joyce aka Joyang.tv and Rain Matienzo, caught on the trend and added their own spin to their “Ganda Na Sana” moments. 

Strutting her best walk, Joyce feels absolutely confident with her imaginary pageant. 

Only for her shining moment to be ruined with an itchy scalp.

And then, there’s Rain who witnessed another girl’s “Ganda Na Sana” moment, but it got ruined by none other than...an itchy scalp!

Redemption from these awkward itch-uations is easier than how it sounds and looks. What can get rid of dandruff and scalp-itch best? Look no further because Head & Shoulders always has your scalp and hair in check, so you won’t keep on ruining your big moments.

Prevent and get rid of scalp itch and dandruff with Head & Shoulders products — specially formulated with active ingredients to fight the causes of dandruff and itch. With continuous use, you can be sure that dandruff is not going to turn up, anytime soon. Enjoy your legit ganda moments 100% dandruff-free, itch-free, now Mas Pinabango pa with Head & Shoulders!

We know you’ve had your fair share of itch-uations too. Join in on the fun and share your own “Ganda Na Sana” moment! Don’t forget to tag Head & Shoulders socials and use the hashtags #NoItchuations #HeadAndShouldersPH.

Stop scratching your scalp and start shopping Head & Shoulders products instead. Checkout now via Lazada or Shopee.

Be a buddy to mother nature with Nestle Chuckie’s paper straws

December 2020 - PHILIPPINES - Did you know that the Philippines is the top 3 contributor to ocean pollution among all the countries?* Waste in landfillse and oceans are piling up due to the surge of waste that increased especially during the pandemic. It is an important time to accelerate our reduction of plastic waste, and to search for recyclable materials. One way to do this is to replace items that have alternatives to plastics, like replacing plastic straws with paper straws which are designed for recycling, so that we can shift towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. 

 

Embracing these simple choices by parents and children alike can reap benefits, and can help keep the environment clean. This is why Nestle’s Chuckie ready-to-drink chocolate milk is also joining the pursuit to take care of mother nature by replacing plastic straws with paper straws which are 100% food-grade and designed to be recycled!

 

Using paper straws may take some time to get used to, especially for kids and the young-at-heart who have a habit of chewing on their straws. To help get around some of these new changes, here are some tips on how the whole family can be mother nature’s buddy and how you can get the best paper straw experience:

 

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Starting out with simple individual efforts to embrace small lifestyle changes for the better can definitely add up in the long run. Making the most out of paper straws is one perfect example of how our little acts can help create a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable waste-free future. 

 

Actively choosing to be more environmentally-conscious is something to be proud of, and teaching kids about finding joy in embracing eco-friendly habits is a great lesson best taught at an early age too! So the next time you or the kids want to enjoy a refreshing drink, treat yourselves and mother nature by choosing Chuckie that now comes with paper straws! Together let us do our part and be a buddy to mother nature by recycling and limiting our litter. Learn more about Nestle´ Chuckie’s shift to paper straws together with your kids by viewing the printable Chuckie Activity Book in this link bit.ly/ChuckieActivityBook, and by reading the FAQs here bit.ly/ChuckiePaperStrawsFAQs. Check out the hashtags #BuddyToMotherNature and #ChuckiePH for stories and updates as well.

 

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* According to the study “Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean” from www.science.sciencemag.org/content/347/6223/768

Go Beyond Ordinary with Kojiesan's improved lotion

These lotions deliver 72-hour moisture lock to keep skin soft and smooth longer

Kojiesan has always been committed to making its products better than ever. After introducing the newest kojic acid skin lightening innovation called Zero Pigment Light, this brand is once again pushing itself further to Go Beyond Ordinary with its improved line of lotions.

Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion with HydroMoist and Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion SPF25 with HydroMoist are now infused with the Zero Pigment Light technology, its latest Kojic Acid skin lightening innovation that zeroes in on your dark spots, age spots, scars, melasma, and hyperpigmentation giving you a lighter even skin tone.

Moisturizing the skin is an important step in keeping it soft, radiant, and healthy-looking all day long. Both Kojiesan’s lotions contain HydroMoist, a new formulation that gives hydration to your skin while locking in the moisture. Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion with HydroMoist has a light, non-greasy formula that’s easily absorbed to help restore and strengthen your skin barrier and minimize the appearance of rough skin and stretch marks. What’s more, it delivers on a unique 72-hour moisture lock that keeps skin soft and smooth longer. Meanwhile, Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Lotion SPF25 with HydroMoist also contains UVA/UVB Filters to protect your skin from harsh environmental factors that can lead to skin damage and hasten the onset of wrinkles and other signs of skin aging. Plus, both lotion variants are dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free.

To achieve the full benefits of Kojiesan’s carefully formulated products, it’s best to use either of these lotions with popular soap variants Kojiesan Skin Lightening Classic Soap and Kojiesan Skin Lightening HydroMoist Soap for a softer and more even-toned complexion.

Why settle for something less when you can Go Beyond Ordinary? With Kojiesan’s improved skin lightening body lotions, you can achieve a healthier glow while addressing your specific skin concerns.

Get exciting updates and information at @KojiesanPH on Facebook and Instagram at http://www.kojiesan.com. Kojiesan is available at all leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide, as well as Kojiesan’s official LazMall on Lazada and Beauty MNL.

FINALLY, A FILIPINO FOLK SONG ALL ABOUT OUR LOCAL FRUITS: PRUTAS PILIPINAS

If you love classics “Bahay Kubo” and “Da Coconut Nut”, then you are likely to enjoy a new song that has been recently creating buzz, called “Prutas Pilipinas.” Music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Noel Ferrer and performed by The Company, the song was created in collaboration with local juice brand, Locally, and aims to educate and celebrate one of the best things we as Filipinos can be proud of – our fruits. 

 

In line with Locally’s mission of honoring our Filipino farmers and their crops, this collaboration with top Filipino music artists entitled “Prutas Pilipinas” is a  contemporary Filipino folk song featuring rhymes and riddles about homegrown fruits, both known and unknown.

 

“We are extremely proud of this unique collaboration between icons. Ryan Cayabyab is a national artist, Noel Ferrer is a well-known and respected lyricist with a deep knowledge of Filipino culture, The Company, is an amazing group of talented Filipino singers, and Maribel Garcia is a passionate advocate of the arts being the head of BGC’s art program as well as Mind Museum,” says Gretchen King, Locally Category Manager. “Filipinos are of course known to love music, so we wanted to reach out to them through this medium.”

 

“Nature, music, and science come together in our song “Prutas Pilipinas”. What better way to celebrate life than to sing a song about our fruits that give us life!” says Ryan Cayabyab

 

A way to spread more knowledge about something we all eat every day, “Prutas Pilipinas” not only names popular fruits, like mangoes, melons, and grapes but also more unique ones like chico, mangosteen, and dragonfruit. The song also mentions how nutritious and good these local fruits are, Locally’s way of championing what is proudly our own.

 

“I thought that it would be a good opportunity to start from basic fruits and expand it to a collective push for a healthy nation - para sa masigla, magaling at masayang Pilipinas. The genius of our National Artist Mr. Cayabyab, as shown in the excellent music, and the exceptional vocal quality and harmony of The Company made the song truly fun, dynamic, and meaningful,” shares Noel Ferrer.

 

“We feel that it is our mission to not only introduce these Philippine fruits through our juices but also to imbibe the knowledge and culture in every Filipino, especially today’s youth,” King continues. 

 

“Prutas Pilipinas is that rare moment in OPM where we get to tick all of the right boxes. This contemporary folk song is entertaining, educational and edifying. Transcending merely sensory enjoyment, this song becomes a pro-active participant in nation-building,” says The Company founding member, Moy Ortiz. 

 

The song has three versions – the first is the main song which has already been released and is quickly growing in popularity on Spotify. Set to be released soon, the second version integrates a little bit of “bugtungan” at the song’s beginning, while the third version is short and easy to memorize, made to be shared in schools nationwide through DepEd.

 

“This song is just the beginning,” says King. “We have exciting plans in collaboration with DepEd to integrate learning about Filipino fruits in the curriculum. We strongly believe that loving local and supporting our own is a culture that can be taught and encouraged at a young age. Our country produces some of the best and most amazing fruits in the world, and it’s time for all of us to know about and be proud of them,” concludes King. 

 

“Prutas Pilipinas” is available for streaming on Spotify and soon, on YouTube. Locally juices are available in all leading convenience stores and supermarkets. For more information, you may visit @Locally_PH on Instagram and Facebook. 

5 Reasons Why Your Hair Might be Falling Out

 

Losing up to 100 strands of hair every day is normal. If your hair starts to shed more significant than usual, or if they do not grow back as they should, it can be a source of concern. Once the cause is detected, hair fall remedy or baldness cure for hair losstreatment can be easier. 

While genetic condition like male pattern baldness is the main culprit for hair loss in the Philippines, the causes widely vary: genetic or hereditary hair loss, alopecia areata, male pattern hair loss and reactive hair loss.

What are the possible reasons why your hair is excessively shedding? Find out the 5 reasons why your hair might be falling out. Read more: https://bit.ly/35xfuDA

How do you remedy or prevent excessive hair fall?

Unlike other treatments, using natural ingredients for your hair is exceptionally safe. In the Philippines, NOVUHAIR® has sustained its market leadership and bagged as the leading hair loss treatment in 2019 (Euromonitor Passport Data 2019).

NOVUHAIR® contains only natural ingredients and essential oils to prevent and reduce hair loss such as ginger, moringa, Indian Pennywort, Virgin Coconut Oil, Panax Ginseng, Indian Gooseberry, Aloe Vera, black pepper, Biotin, Vitamin B5, Shikakai, lemongrass, peppermint, safflower, lavender, rosemary and more. NOVUHAIR’s 19 natural ingredients work in synergy to help prevent and remedy the early warning signs of hair loss – excessive hair fall, thinning hair and bald patches. 

Save P1,100 with NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP Promo Kit available at Mercury Drug stores nationwide.

Checkout: https://bit.ly/31NszaI

To know more about NOVUHAIR®, visit @NovuhairOfficial on Facebook or http://www.novuhair.com.

You Can Now Pay Your Bills On Shopee!

 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers an easier and more convenient way to pay water and cable bills via its mobile wallet, ShopeePay. Shopee users can now easily pay for their Maynilad, Manila Water, Cignal, SkyCable bills, and more with just a few taps on their smartphones.

Shopee has observed an accelerated shift towards digital payments during the pandemic. According to Facebook and Bain & Co’s annual report, 22% of consumers now say that digital payment is their preferred way to pay, compared to 14% in 2019. As a response to this trend, Shopee is now providing users an option to skip the long lines at billing centers and pay their bills using the Shopee app.

“At Shopee, our goal is to empower consumers with more options and to make it even easier for them to shop and make payments online. Through ShopeePay, we aim to deliver a seamless experience, greater cost savings, security, and convenience to our users.” - 

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines

Here’s a guide on how users can pay their utility bills online with Shopee: 

Step 1: Go to the Load, Bills & eServices Product Module, then tap Postpaid Mobile, Landline & Internet, TV Cable, or Water.

Step 2: Select Biller and add necessary details, then tap Continue.

Step 3: Select the preferred payment method, then tap Confirm.

Step 4: Tap Pay Now. Once payment is successful, you will receive your order details.

ShopeePay Promos on 9.9 Super Shopping Day

On September 9, ShopeePay users can enjoy all-day discounts and flash vouchers of up to 25% off. They can also look forward to a coins cashback amounting to  ₱250 for new ShopeePay users and ₱150 for current users if they pay their bills through ShopeePay.*

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run until September 9. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily flash deals for as low as ₱9, exclusive discounts of up to 90% off on leading brands, exciting prizes via in-app games, and many other exciting offers. 

For more details on billers accepting payments via Shopee, check this link https://help.shopee.ph/s/article/Shopee-Biller-Guide-List. You can learn more about ShopeePay on this link https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

Collect all Trolls World Tour toys and Happy Meal Readers books for as low as Php35 each with NEW Add-On Promos

June 2020 - PHILIPPINES - Get ready for more family fun and enjoy exciting bonding moments over play time with McDonald’s all-new Trolls World Tour toys and Happy Meal Readers books. Now available as a Happy Meal or McShare Box add-on for as low as php35 each!

Join in on the fun of the Trolls World Tour

It’s an explosion of colorful hair and unending fun as our favorite little creatures return! If you loved the last Trolls movie, then you’ll surely love McDonald’s new Trolls World Tour toys with every Happy Meal. Kids can choose from over ten (10) playful and colorful characters like the fierce and lovable Poppy, the blue gentle giant Biggie with Mr. Dinkles, and many more!

The TreeTop Twins return with new adventures

Launched just this February, the Happy Meal Readers program offers a book or toy option for every Happy Meal purchase. The books encourage bonding moments for families through storytelling, made even more enjoyable and educational thanks to the Happy Meal Readers books written by world-renowned author Cressida Cowell.

The books tell the story of the Treetop Twins and their parents as they go through exhilarating adventures by traveling in their time machine. For our newly released books this month, parents and kids are in for a blast as they join the Treetop Twins in exploring the world back in time and meeting some of the most unique animals like the Dodo and the pink dolphin!

Get double the fun with both the Trolls and the Treetop Twins!

It’s a tough choice between the Happy Meal toys and Happy Meal Readers books so McDonald’s is making it easier for families to enjoy both! Through the Happy Meal Add-On Promo, an extra book or toy of choice can be added to the purchase for just Php35! The promo allows kids to include as many add-ons as they like, so they can build their collection sooner. Customers can avail of this promo starting today until July 30, 2020. 

We know that the Trolls can be hard to resist, so McDonald’s is also offering the Happy Meal Complete Set Add-On Promo! With every purchase of a McShare Box, adding just Php330 will include the complete set of ten (10) Trolls World Tour toys. Hurry soon, because this limited time offer is available until June 11, 2020 only.

Make the most out of every moment at home with the whole family, and create memorable moments together with the quirky Trolls World Tour characters and the Happy Meal Readers books’ adventurous Treetop Twins! Purchase these in the safety of your home through the McDelivery Website or App, or the hotline 8888-6236. Starting June 13, 2020, you can also enjoy the Php 35 Happy Meal Add-On Promo via McDo Messenger, GrabFood, and FoodPanda.

For more information, follow McDonald’s Philippines official Facebook at fb.com/McDo.ph, Twitter at twitter.com/McDo_PH, Instagram at instagram.com/mcdo_ph, join the McDo PH Viber Community, as well as the following link for store updates: mcdonalds.com.ph/store-locator

Rico Blanco performs a special cover of “Liwanag sa Dilim” to support healthcare frontliners

Link to video: https://tinyurl.com/LiwanagSaDilim

As we face more challenges brought about by our current situation, Filipinos have gone above themselves to become a hero to one another. This just goes to show that even in the darkest moments, we can continue to show our solidarity and togetherness. 

Through the little acts of bayanihan of Filipinos, Safeguard created the BayaniHands Project. “BayaniHands” focuses on the power of safe hands, and how they can become a force for good during these times.

The BayaniHands Project of the brand was launched through a heart-warming video featuring a cover of the Rico Blanco & Rivermaya classic, Liwanag sa Dilim, while showing real-life acts of bayanihan each and every Filipino does to be each other’s light in these trying times. The project was also created to show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country.

Touched by this video, Filipino Rock Icon Rico Blanco, who composed Liwanag Sa Dilim, recorded and posted a special at-home performance of the song. This was his way of showing support for P&G Safeguard’s BayaniHands Project and uplifting our frontliners. “Bilang suporta sa BayaniHands Project, kung saan nag rraise sila ng funds para sa frontliners through the Philippine Red Cross, naisip ko gumawa rin ng quarantine version ng Liwanag sa Dilim. Pagbigay pugay ko rin sa mga ating mga modern day heroes,” said Rico.

As we continue to show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country, we hope to encourage everyone to continue joining hands and be each other’s light amidst these trying times by contributing to the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands project. Every donation done through Lazada will be used to help in the frontliner efforts of the Philippine Red Cross.

Support the cause by clicking on this link: https://lzd.co/BayaniHands.

 

Together, let’s make our safe hands a force for good and be each other’s “Liwanag sa Dilim”.

P&G Safeguard joins hands with Philippine Red Cross for "BayaniHands" Project

P&G Safeguard Philippines encourages Filipinos to embrace the power of safe hands and come together in solidarity through #BayaniHands.

If there’s anything that COVID-19 has shown us, it’s that the Filipino spirit always shines the brightest. Amidst the uncertainty, loss, and fear that grips the world, Filipinos have gone above themselves to help one another.

Being a brand that keeps hands safe, Safeguard wants to show the positive side of what safe hands can do and how it can become a force for good during these times. We call this “BayaniHands”. 

As we continue to seek light and positivity within each other, the brand started the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands Project. To support this, they created a heart-warming film that features real-life acts of bayanihan each and every Filipino does and show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country. 

The film hopes to encourage everyone to join hands by contributing to the project for the Philippine Red Cross. Every donation done through Lazada will be used to help in the frontliner efforts of the Red Cross.

Safeguard has been an ally of Filipinos working toward a safe nation for all. We are confident that together, we can get through this, hand in hand.

Support the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands Project for the Red Cross by clicking on this link: https://lzd.co/BayaniHands.

Together, let’s make our hands a force for good.

McDonald’s Celebrates Discovering Mom’s Hidden Quirks in Latest Mother's Day Video

May 2020 - Philippines - Being locked up at home during this community quarantine may not be the most ideal of situations, but looking at the bright side, it has given us the opportunity to spend more time with our families. These moments together make us realize that there’s much more to discover about each other, especially our mothers.   


This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the quirky and unique things that set our mothers apart, as we get to know more about them over shared moments at home, and as we discover that there are always more reasons to love them.   

Na-lockdown tayo, Ma. McDonald’s Mother’s Day video this year opens our eyes to the often unseen side of our mothers, which many of us are getting to know with the almost 24-hour confinement brought about by the current situation. For many, it’s a pleasant surprise to realize the stark realization of our mothers leading their own lives—beyond what they do for the family. Now is the time to pay even closer attention to them, and to put in that extra effort of appreciating them for all that they do.   

“We sometimes forget that mothers also have other personal interests, hobbies, or roles aside from being ‘mom’. They can be gamers, tech experts, artists, movie buffs, Kdrama addicts— we don’t really know because how caught up we are on our own daily lives,” shares Ollie Rabatan, Marketing Head of McDonald’s Philippines. “Here at McDonald’s, we hope for families to bond even more, embracing every moment as an opportunity to appreciate our mothers - quirks and all.”  

 If you haven’t checked out the video, head on to McDonald’s Philippines’ YouTube Page or click this link here: http://bit.ly/NaLockdownTayoMa.   

Mega Prime’s new ambassador Chef Rosebud hosts an online cooking demo to share healthy and practical recipes to Filipino moms during ECQ

Mega Prime has signed up its newest ambassador—Chef Rosebud Benitez, a top-rated celebrity cook and hands-on mom who has become a household name for her mouthwatering recipes. 

Known for her versatility as a chef, Chef Rosebud has always used Mega Prime’s wide array of high-quality products that has made cooking much easier for moms. “I always have Mega Sweet Chili and Oyster Sauce in my kitchen, because they can be paired easily with any dish. With Sweet Chili, there’s no need to think of a complicated dish,” she shared.

Both Mega Prime and Chef Rosebud are passionate about helping everyone come up with yummy dishes that the whole family will enjoy. That is why homemakers are looking forward to what the partnership between Mega Prime and Chef Rosebud has to offer. 

During this enhanced community quarantine, Mega Prime is aware of the different sentiments of Filipino families in the kitchen at home. With this, Mega Prime is kicking off its partnership with Chef Rosebud through a Facebook Live cooking demo featuring healthy, nutritious and practical recipes to upgrade our everyday meals. 

Happening on April 25, Saturday at 3:00PM, Chef Rosebud will be featuring some of her go-to Mega Prime products that can turn simple dishes into super meals that moms can do at home during the quarantine period.

Chef Rosebud joins Marian Rivera, who serves as Mega Prime’s main ambassador, in reaching out to moms. Together,  the two will add even more dynamism to the Mega Prime Mom Club,  which has been steadfast in its efforts to turn Filipino moms into savvy homemakers. 

“I like the products of Mega Prime because the taste is very close to "panlasang Pinoy". They have a variety of products for all our cooking needs and offer value for money. You don't have to pay a premium but what you're getting is of premium taste, which is very important for price-conscious moms,” she said.

Don’t forget to tune in at https://www.facebook.com/MegaPrimeQuality and get ready to cook the yummiest but pocket-friendly dishes with Chef Rosebud and Mega Prime!