Sun Life:Rise PH, Aims to serve 5M Clients by 2020

Time takes its toll on everyone. It breaks my heart to see old folks in the streets still working as they struggle to even stand up. They make some of my worries and troubles seems negligible as I fall into tears trying to imagine how hard life must be for these elderly. We're not getting younger, though I wish that would be the case. Days, Weeks, Months and Years continues to pass. I'm sure you'd agree that as a parent there's a time when you dream of being prepared for all the struggles that might come in life especially to our children. I don't want to trust my future to anyone else like the government because I understand that at the end of the day, it all comes down to how much I've prepared for it. It's like how one of my favorite saying goes: "Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail".  These days I've had my eyes in learning more about stock exchange and life insurance plans. I've yet to attend seminars with my husband about stocks but in terms of life plans, SunLife has pique our interest especially after knowing how the company operates with their ideals. Thus let me share with you a few details as well:

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc., the top-ranked and the longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines, aims to serve five million clients by 2020 under its new five-year growth plan that is dubbed as “Rise PH”

“Rise PH” champion’s financial inclusion in the Philippines, where only a small percentage of the whole population utilizes financial products such as insurance and investments. 

“Despite the bright prospects that the country’s economy has, prosperity still hasn’t trickled down to the more disadvantaged sectors of society. We have to address this”, Sun Life President and CEO Riza Mantaring said. “Sun Life would like to see more Filipinos looking forward to a brighter future and the whole country rising to greater heights. We would like to start by targeting five million clients in five years."

While it may seem like an ambitious goal, Mantaring believes that it’s best to set the targets high. 

“At Sun Life, we always dare to dream big – more so if the stakes are high. This is the country’s future we’re talking about, after all”, she explained. “Setting high targets will push us to do more, and will allow us to make a greater contribution to our country’s future.”

In order to reach the company’s goals, several initiatives will be launched under “Rise PH”. These initiatives will have Sun Life reaching out a broader market, further boosting its financial literacy advocacy, and expanding its reach nationwide.

Financial Independent Month

The initial set of initiatives has been launched this June, which Sun Life has declared as Financial Independence Month. This includes the cooperation with 8990 Holdings Inc., one of the top mass housing developers in the country, for efforts to promote financial literacy.

Another initiative is Money for Life, a comprehensive customizable financial planning program that will ensure a client to have sufficient funds in every stages of his life.

To help insure the public to create their own Money for Life plan with financial advisor, Sun Life created a 360-degree visual reality (VR) video, transporting them to different scenario based on their chosen life stage. This will enable the viewer to live the dream for a minute and be encouraged to start planning for their future through Money for Life and Sun Life’s life insurance and investment products.

Viewable with a VR headset, the video can be experienced in a customizable bus “Bus to the Future” which will be making its way to different malls and school campuses nationwide from June 11 to July 2.

Meanwhile, those who will not be able to visit the “Bus to the Future” stops will still get a boost in their financial journey with the Money for Life e-planner. They simply have to go to at moneyforlife.com.ph and they can start their financial planning, get product recommendations, and even buy mutual funds from Sun Life Asset management Co., Inc.

Financial Independence Month is now on its third year highlighting the national importance of financial preparedness among Filipinos. 

“This June marks a new beginning as Sun Life embraces its goal of serving five million clients in five years,” Mantaring said. “We are very much excited about the possibilities, and we look forward to helping our country rise to reach its potential.”

For more information, you may check Sun Life Financial Philippines at http://www.sunlife.com.ph/. Like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sunlifeph/

Nutella Blizzard: Dairy Queen's Fans' Choice Blizzard of the Month

Who doesn't love Nutella? The gooey, rich and luscious taste, spread it on your bread or eat it alone. Yum!

And, from a choice of six top choco favorites, over 10,000 fans of Dairy Queen the world’s most favorite ice cream chain, voted for Nutella! 

Nutella Brownie

So in response to the clamor for this favorite chocolate spread to be its next featured ice cream flavor, Dairy Queen unveiled its newest Blizzard of the Month – the Nutella Blizzard.

Nutella Cheesecake

Dairy Queen’s Fan’s Choice Blizzard of the Month is available in two incredible flavors: Nutella Brownie, a combination of Nutella and chewy baked brownies melded with Dairy Queen’s soft serve; and Nutella Cheesecake, perfect for those who love the sweetness of Nutella and the tanginess of cheesecake. You can enjoy it in a mini size Blizzard cup at P59 and biggest size at P119.

Aside from the introduction of Fan’s Choice Blizzard of the Month, Dairy Queen is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the Philippines with a series of activities that include is doing monthly charity activities with the Binibining Pilipinas winners and its #10on10th campaign, where customers can buy the One Ball Ice Cream Cone for only P10 on every 10th of the month. Dairy Queen has also released special Blizzard cups to celebrate this milestone.

For more information, visit www.dairyqueen.com.ph or like Dairy Queen Philippines Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dairyqueenphilippines/?fref=ts

ABOUT DAIRY QUEEN

Dairy Queen® is one of the largest ice cream chain in the world. It offers a lot of variety presentations of delicious soft serve, like classic and dipped cones, shakes, sundaes, Royal Treats, Moolatte, Blizzard®, and DQ® Cakes. The Dairy Queen system has more than 5,700 locations operating throughout 24 countries including the Philippines.

In the Philippines, Dairy Queen is owned and operated by the Philippine Pizza, Inc., the same franchise owners of

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. It currently operates 80 stores that are strategically located all over the country.

Dairy Queen is proud to be different, unique, and fun, because it has an optimistic ambiance that encourage you to live life to the fullest. Whether it be any celebration, a family day, a self-indulgent moment, or a mere break to satisfy one’s dessert craving, the Dairy Queen experience makes you always come back for more.

Bubi Trampolines: Happiness with Every Bounce

Whenever we go to the Mall nearby, the kids couldn't resist the trampoline stalls. Jumping, bouncing up and down on the mini trampoline and diving in balls make them scream with so much joy and happiness.

And Mommies, I have good news for you! You will definitely love Bubi Trampolines even more. Bubi Trampolines are not only for fun, it also has medical benefits for kids. It helps in developing their motor skills, teach persistence and improves their self- esteem and behavior. It also reduces restlessness and alleviate stress, stimulates internal organs and strengthens the immune system. It can also help weight loss and maintenance as well especially to overweight kids. 

So Mommies, let your child bounce with happiness! An ounce of bounce brings a million joy to your kids!

Here in the Philippines, Bubi Trampolines was established in 2011. It began to operate under SMAI (Sia & Mak Amsement Inc.) in December of 2013. SMAI has more than 12 years of experience in the quality production and distribution of trampolines all over Europe. What makes the difference with SMAI is the excellent aftersales follow-up, high quality products and availability of stocks.

SMAI constantly checks and improves the production to keep the customers extremely satisfied and happy with our trampolines. The technology and current design of Bubi Trampolines are the results of significant years of experience in the European market which caters the need of every customer whether for outdoor or indoor use.

Bubi Trampolines are situated at the following malls:

SM Malls

• Baguio 
• Taytay 
• Cebu - Seaside
• Valenzuela
•  Tarlac 
• Fairview
• Novaliches
• San
• Lazaro 
• Rosario
• Baliwag 
• Clark 
• Bicutan
• Marilao 
• Angono
• Cebu - Consolacion
• Palawan 
• Muntinlupa 
• San Pablo
• Sta.Rosa 
• Cebu - Mabolo 
• Davao
• Molino 
• Calamba
• Cebu - Seaside

Robinsons Malls:

• Metro East
• Cainta
• Antipolo
• Cainta
• Palawan

Other Malls:

• Starmall SJDM
• Starmall Taguig
• AliMall
• Farmer's Plaza

Bubi Blocks and Bubi Sand Castles are also part of the Bubi Family!

For sales and rental inquiries, please contact Bubi Trampolines at 941.5708. Like and follow them on Facebook (Bubi Trampoline) and Instagram (bubitrampoline).

Product Review: Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid

Out of all the many household chores I get to do on a daily basis, washing the dishes is one I'm good at but it's the least favorite of mine. I don't really like doing it which is why I tend to not wash the dishes right after eating. I usually leave the soiled dishes we used during breakfast on the sink and just wash it after dinner and sometimes the day after. Good thing, I get Jaear to wash the dishes sometimes. But even though I'm not fond of dish washing, I'm meticulous and I make sure the plates and utensils are not greasy and there's no deep seated dirt. And, I can say that I'm good at it because I've been doing it since I was still in grade school, Grade 5 or 6 I guess.

I have tried using dish washing pastes before but I prefer the liquid one. I only know a few brands of dishwashing liquid and a week ago I got to discover another one, the Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid. Ms. Jhen Dizon of Mikewell Corp. sent me 3 270ml bottles to try, it comes in 3 variants; Kalamansi, Lemon and Antibac. 

It's housed in a clear plastic container and comes in a pull through spout which allows you to control your desired amount of dishwashing liquid. At first I actually had a hard time opening it, you have to take a good grip and put extra effort pulling up the spout. 

Their tagline, "MABILIS BANLAWAN, BANAYAD SA KAMAY"/ "Easy Rinse. Gentle on Hands" got me curious and excited that's why we used it right away. On the first 3 days we have used all the variants already but have used the Kalamansi variant the longest.

Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid is non toxic as it is made with biodegradable ingredients making it environment friendly, safe and gentle. Climate change is one of our major concern nowadays and knowing that there are still green products that are safe for our environment gives me hope. I just hope that more people would be aware and make green choices. 

Since it's safe and gentle, my hands did not feel any irritation at all, unlike other dishwashing liquids wherein you'd feel the strong chemicals used. It's also a plus that its scent is just mild and doesn't leave a smell on the dishes after rinsing. 

In terms of effectiveness, I can say that it is competitive. It doesn't produce long lasting bubbles but it cleans well, cuts off grease and doesn't leave residues even on plastic containers. Of course no matter how effective a product is you also have to scrub and rinse the dishes properly, not in a hurried manner. But the good thing with Bubble Man is that it's easy to rinse allowing you to save time and water, very economical right? 

Now, given its effectiveness and all other positive things about Bubble Man I bet you are thinking that it's expensive! Well, I have a good news for you. Not all good and quality products are expensive. Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid is very affordable, a 270ml bottle is at Php32.50 only and the 880ml bottle is only for 65Php. They have an ongoing promo wherein you can buy two bottles of 880ml  for only Php120 and two bottles of 270ml for Php55 only. What a steal! 

So mommies if you are looking for ways to save money without compromising quality, I suggest you try Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid. Don't forget to share with me your thoughts and experience!

For more updates check Bubble Man Dishwashing Liquid on Facebook. 

Single/Single Barkada tells all in Episode 6

Last week in Single/Single, secrets of your favorite barkada are revealed as they “tell all” and open up to a new character on the show.

Joee, played by Shaina Magdayao, found herself confessing how she really feels about Steve, played by JC Santos. It seems like the sparks of their romance are slowly fading as she avoids spending time with him and more on work. What truths will Joee reveal?

Cherie Gil’s character, Bianca, on the other hand, felt neglected by his son Joey, played by Matteo Guidicelli. Now that Joey is bent on being a successful entrepreneur, he devotes all his time and effort to the opening of his business venture, Bistro Biajo. Despite being business partners, their mother and son bonding have boiled down to discussions about bottomlines and the tasks they need to do for the launch of their bistro. What does a mom do when her son ignores her? She shares all her woes to the new guy. 

In the previous episodes, we saw Anna Luna’s character, Ranee, get swept off her feet by Randy, the hunk she met at Mama Yo’s Salon. While he appears to be interested in her, why is Mr. Prince Charming not making any concrete moves? Ranee drinks and rants and lashes out all the questions that are driving her crazy. Will Randy be the one who will finally fulfill her dreams? Is she just setting herself up for disappointment? All these she asks to the new guy by the bar.

Even the boys – Steve, Dwight, including Benny and Mama Yo – seem to naturally gravitate to this man and just pour out their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Single/Single, the award-winning series of PhilStarTV and Cinema One, airs every Sunday, 10PM in Cinema One with replays every Wednesday 8:30PM and Saturday 9PM. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram.