Better sleep is only a tap away with Mondial Direct

As people experience a heightened level of anxiety and stress brought about by the pandemic, a lot begin to have more problems with their quality of sleep. It seems that restful sleep has started to be an issue to be dealt with. Mondial Direct responds precisely to this need and emphasizes it especially with the World Sleep Day just some days away. 

Mondial Direct has a lineup of home essentials that can help ensure that one’s quality of sleep is unhampered throughout the night. Among these products are weighted blankets and aromatherapy sets composed of a Himalayan Salt lamp diffuser and an array of essential oils. 

Seven to nine hours of continuous sleep is the recommended duration for adults for a healthy sleep cycle. Sleeping well daily has tremendous effects on bodily health and general mood. Those who experience sleep deprivation are prone to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity. Lack of sleep has also been linked to mental exhaustion, anxiety, anger and even sadness.

For These Three Women Sellers, E-Commerce Meant Empowerment

Shopee sellers Anjelica, Emerald, and Shine share their stories on how they’ve become stronger, more independent, and more successful women in the industry

More women in e-commerce continue to excel in the industry and are stepping out of their comfort zone to pursue their dreams and transform their lives. On March 8, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s campaign theme, #BreakTheBias, promotes gender equality and a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusivity. 

In celebration of IWD, three local female Shopee sellers share how they overcame the challenges they faced and how they’re breaking barriers. They hope that their stories may serve as an inspiration to other aspiring women entrepreneurs venturing into the world of e-commerce.

Kalibrr helps Filipino SMEs boost their hiring process with FedEx Small Business Grant

Today’s small businesses and start-ups are reshaping the global economic landscape to be stronger and more inclusive by playing a crucial role in addressing social adversities and opportunities. From providing affordable healthcare to embracing sustainability and advancing the digitalization in various industries, many start-ups are meeting the challenge head-on to make a difference and transform their communities by leveraging innovation and technology.

In Asia, FedEx recognized four companies that use their technological capabilities to offer solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems through the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest (SBGC).

SBGC’s aim is to enable small businesses to achieve their full potential and amplify their impact by bringing their businesses to a broader arena. One of the winning startups is Philippines’ Kalibrr, an online job-matching platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the applicant screening process for employers. This is especially useful for small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) with limited recruitment resources.

How good oral hygiene can help prevent critical illnesses

Brushing and flossing regularly are essential in maintaining good oral health.

With all the health-related matters we need to juggle during this time, dental concerns often take the backseat. However, good oral hygiene should never be neglected because, aside from preventing cavities, periodontal disease, and tooth loss, it also helps protect us from serious health conditions later on, such as heart disease.

While it may be difficult to see the link between bad oral health and our overall health, researchers have discovered that there is a connection between declining oral health and underlying systematic conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, your oral health may contribute to various diseases and conditions, such as endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy and birth complications, as well as pneumonia. Practicing good oral hygiene is a key step that can help prevent these illnesses linked with dental health.

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, reminds us that the age-old wisdom on oral care, along with some new technological methods, are still as effective as ever, and offers these tips to protect your oral health:

PayMaya gives you your daily dose of good vibes with Feel-Good Deals!

We all love the feeling of good vibes when we get good deals from our favorite brands and e-Commerce sites. That's why digital financial services leader PayMaya is spreading the joy with exciting offers with its year-round Feel-Good Deals promo.

Get your daily dose of serotonin with PayMaya's Feel-Good Deals starting this March from an extensive list of the country's best brands -from hotels, restaurants, groceries, and retail merchants.

All you have to do is pay for your purchases in their physical or online stores using PayMaya to enjoy exclusive discounts. It's as easy as scanning to pay via PayMaya QR, paying with your PayMaya number, or using your PayMaya physical or virtual card.

Teleperformance, DOH, DOLE, MMDA make vaccination more accessible to the workforce

Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, along with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), inaugurated the fourth leg of the Bayanihan Bakunahan initiative, which expands the government’s national vaccination program focusing on the Filipino workforce.

This is in line with TP’s commitment to ensure the health and safety of their employees. Through this partnership, the government is kicking off its stronger collaborations with the private sector to make vaccines more accessible by bringing it straight to workplaces.

A ceremonial vaccination was recently held at TP Ayala, which was graced by government officials such as National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementor Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr., MMDA Undersecretary Hon. Frisco San Juan Jr., DOLE Undersecretary for Labor Relations Atty. Benjo Santos M. Benavides, and DOH Director IV Dr. Gloria J. Balboa.

World Vision joins Child Rights organizations in lauding passage of End Child Rape Law

"Happy faces of children who feel protected and secured as we bring hope, joy and justice for their fullness of life."

For years, the age to determine statutory rape in the Philippines has been the lowest in Asia and one of the lowest in the world. The passage of Republic Act 116481 or an act “providing for stronger protection against rape and sexual exploitation and abuse, increasing the age for determining the commission of statutory rape” responds not only to the Philippines’ obligation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, but most importantly, to the call for stronger protection for victim-survivors of sexual violence.

“The passage of RA 116481 is an answered prayer and a timely gift to women and girls as we celebrate International Women’s Month. For more than 90 years, many young survivors of sexual abuse—both girls and boys—were victimized by an outdated system that either silenced them or forced them to relive their suffering. We are hopeful that with this new law in place, many will be given justice and children will be further protected from sexual exploitation and abuse,” says World Vision Executive Director, Rommel V. Fuerte.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang unveils new battle emotes featuring Filipino actress Andrea Brillantes

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines has unveiled Andrea Brillantes's Secret Surprise - in the form of MLBB in-game emotes inspired by the actress. This is the first-ever battle emote featuring a Filipino celebrity. The interactive stickers will be made available for a limited time and are titled "Mock," "Finger Heart," and "Fighting!"

Both the Mock and Fighting! emotes have a glowing effect that comes with confetti, while Finger Heart highlights an attractive display of hearts and kiss marks.