InTouch together with Boxless Society Organizes an Art Exhibit to Raise Awareness of Mental Health

Yesterday  May 23, 2019, Manila, Philippines - “Mental Tapestries” a unique art exhibition aimed at raising awareness of mental health, hosted by InTouch Community Services, in partnership with Boxless Society, will feature 27 works of art focused on the theme of mental health, created by artists who face mental health challenges. The artworks will showcase how the artists have used their experiences and creativity to manage their condition.

“At InTouch we hope that all people will value mental health and emotional well-being and be able to access high quality mental health services. For this to happen, there needs to be less stigma and more meaningful deliberations around mental health at the community level,” says Camilla Brooks, Chairperson of InTouch. “This partnership with Boxless Society is an opportunity for us to view mental health through the medium of art to generate better understanding and awareness,” she added.

“Art can be therapeutic and can help one speak louder than words, because thoughts are often hard to verbalize. This art exhibit is intended to raise awareness on mental wellbeing, to feel free to express and spread acceptance,” says Lucylle Bianca T. Cawaling, Event Organizer and Volunteer at Boxless Society, channeling the sentiments of her team of artists.

The exhibit will run from May 23 until July 11, 2019, and the art will be offered for sale, with the proceeds going to support both organisations, the artists, and their cause.


Mental Health in the Philippines

Mental Illness is a major public health concern in the Philippines, with many sufferers reluctant to seek counselling or medical treatment due to stigma. The Philippines Department of Health reports that one in 5 Filipino adults may be afflicted with some form of mental illness. Last year, the country passed the Mental Health Act, aimed at providing affordable and accessible mental health services for its citizens.

About In Touch Community Services

In Touch Community Services is a leading provider of Mental Health Services and has been helping people in the Philippines since 1980. It is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to promoting mental health and offering care and treatment to persons suffering from mental and emotional distress, specializing in cross-cultural delivery of these services, and Employee Wellness Programs. InTouch offers a variety of services such as: Face-to-Face Counselling, Crisis Line, Training and Workshops and Crisis Response.

Unique Pinoy specialties highlighted in Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition #SolaneKitchenHero

Solane, the leading LPG solutions brand, launches its grandest culinary competition yet. Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition is the first-ever cooking competition that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. This regional-to-national cooking tilt will go from north to south, and across 16 regional stops in the country to recognize a new generation of talented chefs.

“We believe that the Philippines has some of the best and most talented chefs in the world,” says Isla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “Through the Solane Kitchen Hero competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a quest to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are unique to our provinces.”

For this one-of-a-kind cook-off, participants must be Filipino professional chefs with at least three (3) years of kitchen experience gained locally or abroad. They must be currently employed as a professional chef in a hotel, restaurant, or any food service establishment.

The competition will comprise of two (2) rounds. Round one will be the regional competition where contestants from the different provinces per region will compete to determine who a¬¬¬mong them will represent their region in the national competition. Round two will be the semi-finals and grand finals where all regional champions will cook-off to find out who among them will be hailed the champion of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition.

The culinary creations will be judged by renowned chef and Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador Chef Sau del Rosario and bestselling author and Solane Kitchen Hero competition director Nancy Reyes-Lumen. It will be based on the following criteria: 50% featured ingredients and 50% originality and creativity. The competition will conclude on September 7, 2019 at Eastwood City, Metro Manila.

The winner of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition will take home P100,000 and will embark on a culinary trip to Japan with customized stops at different food and drink destinations. This exciting cooking contest is made possible with the support of dynamic organizations and brands championing the same passion for cookery in the country. STI serves as their official school partner while Midea is a co-presenter. Major sponsors are Masflex, Jolly, Jolly Heartmate Canola Oil, Dona Elena, and Dona Elena Al Dente. Minor sponsors are King Sue, Ajinomoto, Philtranco, Fastcat, Chef’s Garb, and National Bookstore.

To know more about Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition, visit Solane’s website www.solane.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/solane.ph/

Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska Names 10 All-Stars

Five boys and five girls were selected during the Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 presented by Alaska National Training Camp to comprise the newest batch of Jr. NBA All-Stars and represent the country at the first Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp in Jakarta, Indonesia in June to train with top youth players from the region.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton and WNBA Champion Ticha Penicheiro joined Jr. NBA coaches Carlos Barroca and Natalia Andre and Alaska coaches Jeffrey Cariaso and Tony dela Cruz to help coach the 80 participants at the Gatorade Hoops Center and Don Bosco Technical Institute on May 18 and in the boys and girls exhibition game at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 19.  The final day of the Jr. NBA National Training Camp hosted an exhibition game for former Jr. NBA All-Stars and was attended by notable alumni including collegiate players Thirdy Ravena and Janjan Jaboneta.

Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska is committed to improving youth health and wellness and addressing growing inactivity by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle to participants.  Since its launch in 2007, Jr. NBA Philippines has reached more than two million players, coaches and parents in over 190 cities and municipalities nationwide, teaching the fundamentals of basketball and the program’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect (S.T.A.R.).

Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 is presented by Alaska, with AXA, Gatorade, Globe, Panasonic, Rexona and Vivo as official partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters of Jr. NBA Philippines.

For all things NBA, fans can follow Jr. NBA on Facebook and the NBA at www.nba.com and on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can visit www.alaskamilk.com to learn more about the Alaska Milk Corporation, and follow Alaska Milk on Facebook for more information about Alaska Sports.

The following is a complete list of Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 All-Stars:

GIRLS ROSTER:

First Name	Last Name	Age	School
Dianne Camille	Nolasco	14	Miriam College
Karylle	Sierba	13	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Mikylla	Taborada	14	Corpus Christi School Cagayan de Oro
Justine Mhyrra	Vibangco	13	Saint Joseph Parish School
Princess BJ Marie	Villarin	13	De La Salle Zobel

BOYS ROSTER:

First Name	Last Name	Age	School
Henjz Gabriel	Demisana	14	Bacolod Tay Tung High School
Joshua	Minguillo	13	-
Zhan Paolo	Moreno	14	Xavier University Cagayan de Oro
Sebastian Roy	Reyes	14	Nazareth School of National University
Lionel Metthew	Rubico	14	De La Salle Lipa

List of Awards:

Gatorade Hustle Awardees: Zhan Paolo Moreno and Franchesca Isabela Buenvenida

Panasonic Rising Star Awardees: Zak Gumaya and Kaye Andrea Vivas

Coaches of the Year: Orlando Estrelles and Precious Jimenez

Alaska Ambassadors: Henjz Gabriel Demisana and Justine Mhyrra Vibangco

MVPs: Sebastian Roy Reyes and Dianne Camille Nolasco

SM holds Cleanup Drive at SM by the Bay with SM Care and Miss Earth Phil's Candidate

This morning SM holds a clean up drive together with SM Care and Miss Earth Phil's candidates.

SM by the BAY, in partnership with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., will hold its quarterly Cleanup Drive on May 18, 2019, 6AM at the Central Park of SM by the BAY, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

This aims to mobilize and educate the public on the importance of protecting waterways such as beaches, rivers, and the bay, to keep them free from litter and commercial trash. SM by the BAY’s regular cleanup drives support the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program, and has been in place since 2015. This initiative forms part of SM’s commitment to the government, which will be followed by a cleanup of the portion of Parañaque waterways.

Representatives from Pasay City - City Environment Office (CENRO), Non-government organizations, employees from the US Embassy, local community, and employee volunteers from SM are expected to participate in the quarterly cleanup activity.

“Coastal areas are important to everyone, especially for the marine ecosystem. As a member of the community, we want to do our share to achieve its healthy state. With this event, we are grateful to work with the local government and the community in caring for our bay and for the environment,” said Perkin So, SM Mall of Asia Senior Asst. Vice President for Operations.

SM by the BAY regularly conducts cleanup drives and other environment initiatives led by its employees, community members and partners from the government and private sector. Every third Saturday of September, SM by the BAY leads the International Coastal Cleanup for Metro Manila in support of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day.

SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Its advocacies include Programs on Environment and Sustainability, Persons with Disabilities, Children and Youth, Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, Senior Citizens and Overseas Filipino Workers (SM Global Pinoy).

Other environment and sustainability programs of SM include solar panel rooftop installations which promote the use of clean energy; water recycling treatment for all malls, wherein all recycled water is used back for non-potable and industrial needs; the Automated Weather Stations; the monthly Trash-to-Cash Recycling Market; and the Green Film Festival, to name a few.

As a responsible integrated property developer, SM ensures that its CSR programs serve as a catalyst for positive change in the communities that it supports. To know more about SM Cares, you may visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/OfficialSMCares or send an e-mail to smcares@smsupermalls.com.

For SM by the BAY’s cleanup drive information, you may visit www.facebook.com/SMbytheBAY, send an email to thesmbythebay@gmail.com or contact (02) 556-0364.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton in meet-and-greet with AXA Philippines

Ladt May 17, 2019, Axa together in collaboration with NBA launch their new Insurance products online with Cavillier player Collin Sexton who had a Meet and Greet with the online writers and bloggers.

Two leading global brands – AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, and the National Basketball Association (NBA), the world’s most popular basketball league – are excited to stage a meet-and-greet with Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers and AXA stakeholders on May 17 at the Makati Diamond Hotel and Residences.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton flies in to Manila for 

meet-and-greet with AXA Philippines and 

Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp

Visiting for the Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp, Sexton will help coach participants and impart his knowledge of the game, while promoting the core S.T.A.R. values of sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and determination.

As the number one global insurance firm for the tenth consecutive year, AXA banks on its industry strength and market leadership to help clients go further, anchored on its latest brand message, “Know you can.”

In addition, the event featured the launch of AXA Philippines Car Insurance Online, which provides protection against losses and liabilities arising from road and motor vehicular accidents. AXA Philippines Car Insurance Online also comes with AXA Assist, a one-stop assistance app that offers emergency roadside assistance and an emergency red button. The red button allows users to send a distress signal to the proper authorities and their loved ones in case of emergencies.

“Our collaboration and continuing journey with the NBA, one of the most recognized brands in the world, has proven to be a fruitful and rewarding one,” says Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president and CEO. “We are excited to further strengthen this partnership, as we aim to be the moving force in supporting people, to help them go further.”

“We are proud to partner with AXA Philippines, which is at the forefront of creating innovative financial planning solutions for the modern Filipino customer,” says Carlo Singson, NBA Philippines managing director. “AXA has been an integral part of the NBA family in the Philippines and we look forward to working with them to bring exciting NBA experiences to our passionate Filipino fans.”

Indeed, whether on the basketball court or in the game of life, self-belief, the right strategy, and the support of a strong partner is vital in reaching your goals.

Know you can.

Partner with AXA Philippines for car insurance and all your life and non-life insurance needs. Check out www.axa.com.ph for more information.

Celebrate Moms Day, Vote for Mom, and Win

Yesterday, May 11,, 2019 SM Southmall launches the start of the celebration for our Moms at all SM Supermalls nationwide.

SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing Mr. Jonjon San Agustin start his statement that before we vote for anyone else this coming Monday let us Vote for Mom.

.Three successful Moms were invited with Dr. Vicky Belo to share on How they celebrated mothers day with their Mom"s. They have different views and circumstances that make them unique in their own personal lives

Here are the list of things that SM recommends for this coming Mothers Day.

Sumptuous meals. A celebration isn’t complete without food! Dine with mom and get special deals with Mom’s Treat this May 3 to 12.

Countless shopping options. Taking mom out on a shopping spree is a small token of appreciation you can give her. You can also surprise mommy with goodies made for and by moms at Mom’s Corner this May 3 to 12.

Beauty and wellness. Whether it’s a luxurious makeover or a spa date, give mom what she deserves this May 10 to 12 with Mom’s Day Out wellness treats.

Tributes to mom. You mom is your life’s biggest blessing. This Mother’s Day, take her and the whole family out to celebrate the Holy Mass and get a Special Blessing for Mom. Show your overflowing love for mommies online! Post a photo of your mom on the #VoteForMom promo post on SM Supermalls Facebook page or send an e-card via the QR code posted on www.smsupermalls.com/voteformom for a chance to win PhP5,000 worth of SM gift certificates!

Exciting activities. On May 10 to 12, take flower-filled photos at That’s My Mom Photo Spots and add these colorful snapshots to your scrapbook or photo album! Celebrate Mom’s Day like no other at the YouTube FanFest Moms Edition from May 17 to 18 happening at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall for exciting and informative talks and workshops, and fun performances and activities with their fave creator moms. SM Supermalls is the official event venue partner of this year’s Youtube FanFest.

Fun errands. Treat mom to moments of peace by checking off a few errands and chores from her to-do list. Make her life a little easier by doing the groceries at SM Hypermarket, or paying the bills at The SM Store Customer Service, or even doing laundry!

Whether with flower, cards, or gifts, don’t miss the chance to #VoteForMom this Mother’s Day at SM Supermalls! For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

Officially Yours : A Bridal Fair and Fashion Show

Marriage is a once in a lifetime event  that needs  preparation and should give attention and mutual respect in every  minute aspect of major and minor decisions . That’s where a wedding planner comes in yet all is dependent on where you would collaborate with and so on. 

This coming June 28, to 30, 2019, Bayview Park Hotel Manila will be holding a Bridal Fair and Fashion Show., featuring the dresses of Mr. Paul Tenorio of Mikel Couture and modelled by Bayview employees, It will start by 7pm of June 28.

The whole 2nd Floor of the hotel will be the venue of the exhibit with booths offering cakes, hair and makeup, photo and video, and other essential services for wedding  celebrations. Booths will be open from 10am to 6pm.

Launching of the event and Collaboration with Online Media and Bloggers

Bayview will be holding this three-day event with the goal of helping couples  hold their dream wedding at Bayview Park Hotel Manila, and business partners to spread their product and services. 

Lucky couples  who registered and considered to plan ahead will get a special gift from Bayview on the last day of the fair through a raffle draw.

For more information, call 524-1943 and look for our Banquet Specialist, Rowen or Bernadette, or visit our official Facebook and Instagram page. See you there!