Petron supports 2021 Highway Run

Mad Dog Philippines, advocate of Motorcycle Freedom on Philippine Highways

Oil industry leader Petron Corporation was among the organizers of the 2021 Highway Run held on October 2 to celebrate 14 years of big bikes with engine displacements of at least 400cc being allowed on expressways.

The commemorative event was initiated by the Mad Dog Motorcycle Club, which spearheaded the advocacy to open up the Philippine toll roads to large displacement motorcycles. The petition was granted on September 28, 2007, by the Toll RegulatoryBoard with the Department of Transportation and Communication. Between 6AM and 10AM on Saturday, October 2, motorcycle clubs gathered at two venues — at Petron San Pedro Laguna on the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), and at Petron Pura Tarlac along the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Over 500 riders convened at the designated Petron SLEX station, while around 100 riders dropped in at the TPLEX venue. All participants received commemorative Limited Edition Highway Run stickers.

Mad Dog Club President Dustin Andaya with fellow participants

DepEd Teachers and Employees can loan up to 1 Million with Malayan Bank Teachers' Aid

 

Lowest loan interest rate for teachers. Malayan Bank launches Teachers’ Aid, a loan product created for Teachers. The 7% interest rate per year applies to all loan terms and is the lowest in the market today. Teachers’ Aid is open to all teaching and non-teaching personnel, employed by the Department of Education. Loan applicants can expect Malayan Bank’s customer-centric service with vehicles to be deployed to conveniently bring teachers from their homes to Malayan Bank branches to apply.

Malayan Bank launches Teachers’ Aid, a loan product created for Teachers. The 7% interest rate per year applies to all loan terms and is the lowest in the market today. Teachers’ Aid is open to all teaching and non-teaching personnel, employed by the Department of Education. Loan applicants can expect Malayan Bank’s customer-centric service with vehicles to be deployed to conveniently bring teachers from their homes to Malayan Bank branches to apply.

A new loan product for teachers launches with Malayan Bank’s Teachers’ Aid, which offers the lowest interest rate in the market today. With only a 7% interest rate per year, across all terms, educators in the country can now loan between P5,000 to P1 million pesos to support their financial needs.

AJ Raval is the endorser for Queen White

 

fast-rising actress AJ Raval endorses Queen White

Queen White, a Filipina-owned skincare brand, introduced a new face to their Queendom: up-and-coming Filipina actress AJ Raval.

Queen White’s CEO Ms. Sarah Vidi P. Mercado says she wants people to feel empowered, “Ang ganda ko, ang sexy ko, ang confident ko.”  While there are so many young stars in the industry, AJ perfectly encapsulates the message Queen White wants to share.

The fast-rising actress shows how multi-talented she is with her variety of content. From movies, TV shows, and vlogs, there’s nothing this girl can’t do! She chooses to be daring and doesn’t limit herself with the roles she can take, showing off her beauty, grace, and maturity. AJ embodies body positivity and expresses herself with radiating confidence that every Filipina Queen can look up to. 

AJ Raval was confirmed to be Queen White’s endorser by June 17, 2021, even before controversies about the young star emerged. The CEO Ms. Sarah Vidi P. Mercado has courageously stood by AJ’s side and shares, “We should not judge AJ because we do not know the whole story. What’s truly important is that everybody is ready to continue rising and progressing forward because that’s what life is all about. Sana rin mas maging mabait po tayo sa isa’t isa during these hard times.” 

World Heart Day: Ways to stay healthy from the expert cardiologists of The Philippine Heart Association

 

World Heart Day is celebrated every year on September 29. It is a significant day for people committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases such as the people behind The Philippine Heart Association. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all non-communicable disease deaths making it the world's number one killer. World Heart Day is the perfect day where people can unite in the fight against CVD and reduce the global disease burden. 

Did you know that heart disease and stroke, is the world's leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year? 

SANOFI JOINS THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING WORLD HEART DAY BY ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF THE TIMES

 

When it comes to matters of the heart, I am a staunch advocate of anything that prevents heart disease. If you've been a regular reader of this blog, you know I usually attend online Zoom webinars organized by the Philippine Heart Association and we always emphasize taking good care of your hearts. From someone with hypertension and diabetes, I know exactly what I'm talking about. September 29 is a significant day because it is World Heart's Day. More than just a celebration, World Heart Day was established in the hopes that it could reach more people and be able to spread awareness about the perils of heart diseases and stroke.

Sanofi recognizes that this is a unique time to be worried about heart health and learn more about the steps that should be taken to ensure risk-free living, especially under a cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic.