Rochelle Rivera

The Philippine Statistics Authority reported last March that eight million Filipinos are overworked. They work well beyond the required 48 hours per week—equivalent to one additional day, which inhibits quality time with family, adequate sleep, and general well-being. These statistics suggest that Filipinos should take a step back and strive to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives.

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is pleased to present innovative products that have been developed to help achieve a better work-life balance. Through its Taiwan Excellence campaign, TAITRA introduces wonderful products that boost quality of life.

Every day is an opportunity to get active

Our daily commute can consume so much of our time. Consider switching up your mode of transportation.

Check out Tern’s Verge X10, a portable bike that disassembles in just 10 seconds. Its wheels are ultra-light, giving city riders a great biking experience.

If you’re traveling long distances, try Heartway’s lightweight and compact S21 EasyMove Scooter. It can travel as fast as 4 miles per hour, and is easily transportable through its remote-controlled folding feature. It comes with a travel case so you can take it with you on your next trips.

Learn something new

Weekends are a good time to reward yourself for the week’s accomplishments and to reenergize for what’s ahead. However, this doesn’t mean cozying yourself up at home to sleep, reading or binge-watching your favorite TV shows. Discover new, relaxing, and revitalizing hobbies to enjoy on your days off.

Test your athletic abilities and push yourself physically by joining a triathlon. And make sure you have essential gear like the Revolution Tri-Max Fabric from AROPEC Sports’ Triathlon Compression Lycra Suit. It’s made with a special super-stretch fiber that supports muscles and keeps you comfortable during and after cycling to optimize performance.

If you prefer stress-relieving activities, golf is a great alternative. Hono’s The Best Caddie Putter can help you master the game faster. It has a built-in Slope Detector to improve your aim and a non-slip rubber grip to enhance your comfort.

Or bring the Step2Gold’s Ta-Da Chair on your next trip to the golf course. It transforms a walking stick into a chair in just a few steps and enables a convenient way to get a breather on busy days.

Find time to de-stress

Unwinding is crucial and allows you to boost energy levels for your next activity.

Photowalking is a physically less demanding hobby and the PaperShoot Hinoki Digital Camera is a great companion. A first-of-its-kind, this digital camera is made of wood, uses a one-button system for hassle-free control, and comes with wide-angle and fisheye lenses, a micro USB port for effortless exporting, and a 5 MP CMOS image sensor.

It’s easier to achieve a work-life balance with these Taiwan Excellence-approved products. For more information on Taiwan Excellence accredited products, visit the interactive Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone 3 at the Glorietta Activity Center on November 24 to 26. The three-day event is lined up with exciting activities such as product showcase, mini concerts, booth navigation tours, fashion shows, games, and raffle draws. You can also log on to taitra.org.tw/ and like Taiwan Excellence on Facebook.

Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila celebrates A Holly Jolly Christmas: Tree Lighting Ceremony last Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6 o’clock in the evening marking the start of this joyous season.

Experience the spirit of the holiday among thousands of twinkling lights and the 10 feet Christmas tree standing tall with green, red, and white ornaments.

For this year’s tree lighting ceremony, they came up with the theme “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and colors of white, red, and green to represent the hope and passion for new beginnings and undertakings. Its simplicity brings more value than all the fancy decors combined and reminds us the true meaning of Christmas; which is the birth of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and the hope He brings to us all. Christmas is a time of celebration and happiness as well as giving and sharing blessings to one another. It is about thanking people for the smile they brought into our life. It is about love, forgiveness, of second chances and starting all over again. It is about renewing ones hope, dreams and faith. It is a time to reflect on the significant events we all experienced throughout the year both the good and the bad.

The Christmas tree is a universal symbol of love, hope, and peace that everybody understands. The annual Lighting Ceremony will take place at the lobby of the hotel. It will be a night for family and friends to gather and make special holiday memories together. Special performances from dance groups will be present to entertain us during the night. The grand opening of the latest addition of the hotel’s outlets will also be happening on the same day. The Christmas carols had it right indeed, “Have a holly, jolly Christmas. It’s the best time of the year.”

Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila, located in Pasay City, offers a whole new world of distinctive experiences for corporate and leisure tourists. It is conveniently located next to the biggest shopping mall in the Philippines – SM Mall of Asia, as well as sports and concert venues – SMX Convention Center, MOA Arena, and is in the heart of the Entertainment Center of Metro Manila.

The hotel comprises of 281 spacious and fashionably designed rooms and suites, overlooking the downtown metropolis through its floor to ceiling windows.

For more information, visit the website http://www.goldenphoenixhotelmanila.com/ Follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @goldenphoenixhotelmanila.

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IMG Model Chanel Iman models the new Grid Girl uniform at Yas Marina Circuit in front of a Mercedes AMG GTS

The start of the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend has been marked with the official unveiling by Etihad Airways of the new F1 Grid Girls uniform created by celebrated New York-based Nepalese designer, Prabal Gurung.

At an intimate launch held in the prestigious Paddock Club at Yas Marina Circuit, the designer said: “We are so excited to design this uniform with Etihad. Etihad’s foray into fashion is truly an innovative break from tradition. Similarly, we wanted to challenge the conceived notion of how Grid Girls are typically dressed. Together, we are proud to create a jumpsuit with a strong shoulder and our signature architectural approach—something a bit unexpected, yet still feminine and empowering.”

The new uniform, which will be worn by Etihad Airways’ cabin crew during the three-day event, will also be seen on TV by hundreds of millions of motorsport fans worldwide.

IMG Model Chanel Iman was chosen to unveil the black jumpsuit through a video model diary and photo shoot, shot on location at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and in front of an Etihad Airways F1-branded Airbus A380. The images exemplify strength, control and sophistication – all pillars that align with Prabal Gurung and Etihad Airways’ vision for a new uniform. Gold zipper piping and spike zipper pulls speak to Prabal’s signature ‘femininity with a bite’ approach to design.

Prabal Gurung poses with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Grid Girls at Yas Marina Circuit

Prabal Gurung, whose eponymous label was established in 2009, grew up in the Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and moved to New York to complete his studies at the prestigious Parsons The New School for Design.

The collaboration with Prabal Gurung is the latest initiative by Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways to become the fashion industry’s preferred airline. The designer was chosen to work with the airline due to his strong association with entertainment, including film, television and theatre, and has become a leading voice for fashion and feminism, deeming Prabal the perfect fit for the project.

Last year, Etihad Airways struck a global agreement with WME | IMG as a long-term partner of the fashion industry connecting the airline with the fashion capitals of the world. The agreement is the first multinational, multi-year airline sponsorship supporting the fashion industry.

Patrick Pierce, Etihad Airways Vice President Marketing Partnerships, said: “This new collaboration for the F1 Grid Girl uniform is part of our ongoing commitment to the fashion world in which Etihad Airways is now intrinsically part of. Working with Prabal has been great – he is not only a perfect fit for the airline but for creating the new uniform for one of the largest events in this region. We are lucky to have him here today.”

The influence of fashion spans a huge audience, from mass fashion consumers to the global fashion elite of designers, models, photographers and editors – all of whom Etihad Airways aims to convert into loyal customers. Runway to Runway is an exclusive travel programme tailored specifically to the international fashion community, including editors, designers, models, photographers, stylists, students of fashion, bloggers and fashion industry executives, plus the global community of fashion devotees. Visitors to F1 will‎ be encouraged to sign up and enjoy benefits such as airport lounge access and priority boarding and check-in.

This will be the airline’s second year sponsoring 17 international fashion weeks, further elevating its position alongside some of the world’s most stylish brands.

Visit https://prabalgurung.com/pages/about for more information.

Aquafina, the bottled water brand trusted by consumers around the world, will soon come to Filipino consumers. Known for its purity, Aquafina brand has won over consumers around the world since its introduction in the U.S. in 1994.

Aquafina hopes to change the game once again with its expansion to the local market. “Filipinos always demand for quality and credibility and the same is true when it comes to bottled water. With the continuously growing water category in the country, it’s high time for Filipinos to experience the pure water that Aquafina has to offer, says Melai Lazaro-Javier, PepsiCo Category Manager for Juices & Water.

Aquafina water is purified using the best technology available to purify water, this process includes reverse osmosis, ozonation and carbon filtration to remove things like chlorides, salts, and other substances that can affect the taste of water. With this, you’ll get pure water consistently every time you open an Aquafina. Aquafina prides itself in delivering consistently crisp taste in every bottle, no matter the market, across the globe.

As the world’s best-selling bottled water brand, Aquafina likewise aims to bring out the best in every Filipino. “Each of us has what it takes to be the best at something. No matter how big or small they may seem to be, these successes deserve to be celebrated and be proud of. Aquafina hopes to give every individual the inspiration they need to become their best self”, shares Javier.

To further this advocacy, Aquafina chose none other than Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to represent the brand’s philosophy. With an inspiring backstory to her now-stellar career, Pia undeniably embodies what it means to persevere, stand out, and eventually become the best.

Aquafina will soon be available in all leading supermarkets and grocery stores at Php 10.00 for 350mL, Php 15.00 for 500mL and PhP 24.00 for 1L.

Get a taste of the world’s best-selling water! Visit https://www.facebook.com/aquafinaph/ to learn more about how you too can become the #BestAt anything you please.

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