Experts Urge Public To Take a Closer Look at Drinking Water

Health experts reveal that it is not enough that the water you drink looks clean to the naked eye. Your water should also be proven clean through lab tests, to avoid common water bourne diseases, such as cholera, dysentery, and gastroenteritis. Unfiltered water also has many potential contaminants, such as chlorine, heavy metals and allergens, as well as parasites.

Despite this, keep in mind that water is also important in everyday hydration. A document released by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition cites hydration as a key to supporting the body’s ability to fight the COVID-19 virus and support the immune system, recommending 2-4 ounces of clear liquid beverages every 15 minutes.

“Keeping properly hydrated at a time like this refreshes our bodies and keeps the virus away,” said Dr. Sybil R. Bravo, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital and a member of the Blood-Bourne Infectious Diseases Core Team.

Health experts around the world continue to stress the need for proper hydration, along with getting enough sleep and proper handwashing, as the best ways to ward off the COVID-19 virus. However, access to safe and clean water continues to be a challenge. There are many harmful substances and minerals in unpurified water, and not all bottled water in the market is the same

Finding clean water that undergoes stringent purification processes to filter harmful substances and minerals means checking the purification process of which it undergoes. Some follow stricter and more stringent global processes to ensure that they are truly clean. Wilkins Pure, one of the water brands of The Coca-Cola Company, is certain to be clean and pure. With international certifications under its belt, Wilkins Pure goes through an advanced, seven-step purification process, which help assure that the water you drink purifies the body of toxins.

Learn more about the Wilkins via its official Facebook page or cokebeverages.ph.

Pru Life UK launches Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home to promote financial literacy among Filipino families

Pru Life UK has launched “Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home” online resources to help and encourage Filipino parents to teach key money management concepts to their children at home. This initiative was developed by Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential in Asia and Africa.

According to the latest financial literacy report published by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 94 percent of students said they get information about money matters from their parents. However, parents may not know how best to teach this subject to their children.

Designed for children aged between seven and 12, the “Cha-Ching Kid$ At Home” materials guide parents on teaching key money management concepts – Earn, Save, Spend and Donate – in an interactive and engaging way. Based on the Cha-Ching curriculum, each guide directs parents to a relevant Cha-Ching music video, key topics for discussion, and activities to help their children put learning into practice. The parent guides are downloadable for free on the Cha-Ching website and can be viewed online or printed out.

In addition to the parents’ guide, Prudence Foundation is also rolling out Cha-Ching daily challenges, which include activities or discussion pointers, posted on the website every weekday of June. Each challenge takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, aiming to encourage parents to incorporate discussions around money with their children as part of their daily life.

The guides are in English and will soon be translated into Filipino versions.

“We noticed that the global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the ways children learn and interact with their parents, and we understand the important role that parents play in promoting continued learning of their children. Through providing fun and engaging ‘Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home’ materials, Prudence Foundation aims to promote discussions around responsible money management skills among families in the region. This initiative is particularly relevant and important as many schools across the Philippines remain closed due to the pandemic,” said Prudence Foundation Executive Director Marc Fancy.

Meanwhile, the Cha-Ching website also contains a resource center where teachers can easily access the digitized version of the Cha-Ching curriculum teaching materials for self-study or review. Educators can simply log onto the Teacher section of the Cha-Ching website to download the Cha-Ching curriculum’s master list of teaching aids, session implementation video guides, music videos, and comic books on their personal electronic devices. Cha-Ching teachers can also freely equip themselves with materials of the in-class and take-home activities that they can repurpose for their students.

This initiative will help expand the reach of Cha-Ching across the Philippines and promote money-smart knowledge among students.

Cha-Ching is a financial literacy program designed for children aged seven to 12. It aims to instill the knowledge, tools and practices needed to help a child become financially responsible.

Cha-Ching is created as a series of music videos and comic books developed by Prudence Foundation in partnership with Cartoon Network, and Dr. Alice Wilder, a renowned education specialist. The program comprises a structured school curriculum incorporating activity-based learning and has been rolled out in Asia with Junior Achievement, one of the world’s largest youth-serving non-government organizations. The Cha-Ching Curriculum is currently being implemented in schools across Asia and Africa.

Love Road Trips? Choose The Right Vehicle

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Going on a trip with your family will always be a memorable experience. Prior to having our daughter, me and my wife already love travelling. We really do not mind whether it’s just a short distance or even driving to far destinations. However, ever since my daughter started big school, our travelling via flights decreased and our road trips have increased which made me a self-proclaimed road trip expert.

Review: Kojie.San Men Anti-Perspirant and Anti-Bacterial Deodorant

Ladies have constant regimens in taking care of themselves — well, we all know that.  Little do we know that there are a number of men who have some kind of a daily ritual too. I'm a part of that small number but I could say that I'm not "super-vain". I am just an ordinary guy who does the basics to maintain everyday hygiene and freshness. You know  — basics such as aftershave, facial cleanser, moisturizer, anti-perspirant and cologne.

Flaunt your hair with crochet braids

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Are you that kind of person who loves to travel especially in the beach but constantly worry about how your hair would look like because of the wind + salty air? Listen — we think that braids must be on your list to consider for your hairstyle when you travel. Braids are very easy to maintain and are great for daily hairstyle especially on your Caribbean or Tropical vacation.

Fall In Love With Voile Curtains

What's the first thing that pops in your mind when you think about curtains? Does Sheer curtains appear to be in your list of considerations? It might not be your first choice when it comes to beautifying your window but I guess this is the time that you should consider it too! 

As beautiful and elegant as it is, sheer or Voile curtains are a timeless window coverings that works with almost any style décor. It gives an abundance of benefits including light control, privacy and security. 

With Sheer curtains, there are a lot of style choices that you can choose from — may it be from traditional to modern theme, you name it! It is guaranteed that it can make any room visually appealing. 

Did you know that Sheers can be a stand-alone curtain on you windows? It could also be layered with another type of curtain in the likes of blinds for more coverage which of course would depend on the theme of your home. 

Sheers can make your home instantly gorgeous and these custom curtains will make you fall in love with them instantly. Trust me, we have already installed sheer curtains on our windows :) 

And here are some sheer curtain options that will make you love it even more:

WHITE SHEER CURTAINS

The white sheer curtains are mainly designed to create a peaceful and graceful environment. They are beautiful, yet simple giving your windows a positive aura.

It creates a light feeling for your windows and make the room seem more relaxing. The white color looks fresh and it can imply quietness in the room as it allows natural lighting while providing some privacy. 

Sheer white curtains are great option especially if you have a room with a lot of windows since it will allow you to cover up without having your windows look so heavy and full. 

COLORED SHEER CURTAINS
Colored sheers allow you to make a fashion statement with your curtains. Depending on the theme of your home, colored curtains maybe from subtle neutral colours or even to extreme colours.

The floral colored sheer curtain above combines the blue, beige and lime green colours which when together implies a colorful and fun environment. Coloured Sheer curtains can block strong light and make the indoor light soft and smooth.

PATTERNED SHEER CURTAINS
Patterned sheer curtains can definitely bring personality into your home. Depending on your theme, you can go for the simple ones or choose to lean towards the heavy patterns.

To some, the pattern sheers may seem so over trendy but trust me, patterns never go out of style. The prints makes the irregular patterns look more mysterious and can give people a fresh feeling. The unique sheer curtain can block the strong light and make the indoor light soft and smooth. It can also insulate the heat and radiation effectively to keep the room breathable.

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Never Let Lose a Strand of your Patience

Have you ever experienced a day wherein nothing seems to go well, that no matter how you try to choose the right path, you keep making the wrong turn? Just like having a bad hair day, no matter how many times you comb your hair, it just would not budge.