by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 16, 2020 | Health Tips
In the game of basketball, a good defense is the best offense against unexpected setbacks. In life, as the world fights against the COVID-19 virus, we realize that good health is something we should never take for granted.
AXA, one of the country’s leading insurance providers and the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, shares seven simple but effective defense tactics to help you with your game plan on staying physically and mentally strong, not just during the lockdown but also after the quarantine is over.
Eat healthily.
What you eat is closely linked to your health. Avoid getting sick by maintaining a balanced diet composed of protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. By making the right food choices, you are protecting yourself from possible health conditions such as diabetes, heart attack, cancer, or stroke.
Exercise regularly.
Even off the court, you can still follow an at-home workout routine. Jump rope, do squats and lunges, push-ups, and stretches. Exercising regularly boosts your energy, maintains a healthy weight, and defends you against diseases.
Take vitamin supplements.
There are occasions when people don’t get the right amount of nutrients from food alone.
To fill the nutritional gap, drink the proper dietary supplements tailored to your body’s needs, which include omega-3, zinc, folic acid, and more.
Check out health and life insurance options.
Every now and then, people still get seriously sick despite living a healthy lifestyle. One of the best ways to prepare for this is to get health and life insurance.
Take advantage of the lockdown time to research on various health and life insurance products according to your needs. Consider AXA Health Start, which provides coverage for the top three illnesses — cancer, heart attack, and stroke — and their select early-stage conditions at an affordable price.
Avoid vices.
Smoking and excessive alcohol drinking are harmful habits that may cause your health to quickly deteriorate, which may lead to death. Smoking can lead to emphysema or pulmonary diseases while too much drinking can damage your liver. The sooner you quit, the better.
Stay hydrated.
man drinking water
Drinking more than eight glasses of water is essential to one’s health. It can help control calorie intake, energize the muscles, keep skin hydrated and young, and flush toxins out of the body.
Take a breather.
Living healthy is more than just diet and exercise; one shouldn’t forget about mental health, too. One of the best exercises to stay mentally fit is meditation or even taking deep breaths.
For beginners, sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes, and focus your attention on your breathing and how the body moves with every inhale and exhale. If your mind wanders, work on bringing your focus back to your breathing.
Now more than ever, it is important to have a game plan to stay healthy. Be physically and mentally fit by following these simple tips from AXA Philippines. For more information on AXA, visit www.axa.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 27, 2020 | Business
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) is taking proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of guests and customers amidst the growing concern over the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019-nCoV ARD). On February 11, 2020, HRAP President Atty. Eugene T. Yap hosted an orientation on the 2019-nCoV ARD at the Giordino Room of the Bayview Park Hotel Manila, of which he is also the General Manager.
Members of the HRAP were invited to listen to Department of Health (DOH representatives Dr. Carmela Granada of the Department of Health (DOH) Disease Prevention and Control Service and Director Faith Albertos, Head of Health Communication Service as they provided basic facts and latest updates about the virus, basic personal care and prevention, and to discuss the contents of the Interim Guidelines for 2019-nCoV ARD Response in Hotels and Other Similar Establishments (Department Memorandum 2020-0057) recently issued by the DOH.
Among the highlighted measures to ensure the safety and health of hotel and restaurant guests and staff are:
- Implement mandatory health screenings such as temperature checks and accomplishing travel and health declaration forms at points of entry for all guests, including those who will not be checking in to the hotel (ex. guests at conferences, banquets, and special occasions in hotel function room, and those who are only availing of services in the hotel such as the restaurants, spa/salon, gym, pool, and shop customers)
- Clean all general facilities, especially frequently touched surfaces and objects like doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons, tables, etc. using adequate disinfectants
- Encourage proper hand hygiene among guests by providing soaps and hand dryers or paper towels in bathrooms, and rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizers in common areas
“We realize the seriousness of this crisis, but at the same time, we also recognize that what’s most important now–aside from having proper hygiene–is to filter out the fake news and myths that are out there.
We are thankful to the DOH and the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) for providing us with guidelines that we can now implement in our own establishments to ensure the health and safety of our staff and guests.
Rest assured that the HRAP will remain vigilant and responsible and that we will continue to work hand-in-hand with our government to help keep our country calm and stable in these extraordinary times,” says Atty. Yap.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 30, 2018 | Health and Wellness
Our parents play the biggest part in our development and are always with us every step of the way. After providing us with the best life, it is time to give back.
Our parents deserve nothing but the best, and health comes first.
It is true that as the age of an individual increase, the health care costs can increase as their medical needs become more demanding. And because of our growing expenses, we need to find the best way to provide the best health care in the most cost-efficient way possible to our senior citizen parents.
Maxicare Prima Gold
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, offers a solution with their new Maxicare PRIMA health card.
Maxicare PRIMA Gold health card offers high-quality, reliable healthcare coverage for our senior citizen parents and to other elderly members of the family.
Maxicare PRIMA Gold offers great value for money to senior citizens. With a one-time membership plan, members enjoy a full year of outpatient consultations, laboratory and diagnostic procedures with exclusive access to all Maxicare Primary Care Centers (PCCs) and all conveniently located MyHealth Clinics.
Additional values include coverage of pre-existing conditions of the members as well as emergency room coverage of up to Php 20, 000 per year in Maxicare-affiliated hospitals nationwide.
PRIMA Gold can be easily purchased from
- the Maxicare Online Store www.shop.maxicare.com.ph,
- the Maxicare Facebook page (www.facebook.com/maxicarehealthcarecorporation),
- Maxicare Primary Care Centers (PCCs),
- Maxicare affiliated agents and brokers or
- from the Maxicare Tower Direct Sales.
Payments can also be made through leading partner banks, just call the Product Inquiry Hotline (632) 789-7777 for details. After the membership’s confirmation, an electronic Card (eCard) is going to be sent to the member’s email while PRIMA card will be delivered a few days after.
With Maxicare PRIMA Gold, we can give back to our parents or grandparents by ensuring that they get the love and care they deserve.
Maxicare PRIMA also comes in another variant, the PRIMA Silver for individuals aged 0-59 years old.
Maxicare’s Primary Care Centers are located in the following areas:
- W City Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig;
- Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City;
- Centuria Medical Makati in Makati City;
- Chinese General Hospital in Manila;
- Makati Medical Center in Makati City;
- St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City;
- St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; and
- The Medical City in Pasig City.
MyHealth Clinics are located at
- Festival Supermall in Alabang;
- Robinsons Cybergate Mall in Cebu City;
- Filomena Building in Makati City;
- Robinsons Mall in Manila;
- Shangri-LA Plaza in Mandaluyong City;
- SM North Edsa in Quezon City; and
- Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City.
For more information
- Visit www.maxicare.com.ph
- Facebook – www.facebook.com/maxicarehealthcarecorporation
- Product Inquiry Hotline (632) 789-7777
- 24/7 Customer Care Hotline (632) 582-1900
- 24/7 Customer Care Mobile (63) 918-889-6294; (63) 917-594-2680
- Provincial Toll Fee Number: 1-800-10-582-1900 (PLDT, Smart and Sun); 1-800-8-582-1900 (Globe, TM and ABS-CBN Mobile)
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation: One of the pioneers in the health maintenance organization (HMO) industry was established in 1987 by an esteemed group of doctors and businessmen with the vision to deliver a better healthcare system.
Three decades later, Maxicare has progressed into becoming the No. 1 HMO* in the country, continuously providing comprehensive healthcare programs via its wide network of medical providers and strengthened customer support.
Maxicare has more than 1.2 Million Members, more than 56,000 affiliated Doctors, more than 1,000 affiliated Hospitals and Clinics, 3,800 Dental providers, 8 Primary Care Centers and 13 Helpdesks, 9 Satellite Offices, 5 Exclusive Wings.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 27, 2018 | Health Tips
We all admire strong and confident women who can take charge of their lives. And while we may think that only a certain few can achieve this, any woman can feel empowered.
As a strong supporter of women, Solane, the country’s top LPG solutions company, shares these simple tips to help women – from young ladies and professionals to mothers – gain self-confidence:
Exercise more.
They say it’s easy to feel confident when you have an active lifestyle. Regular workouts will not just improve your physique but also improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Embrace your imperfections.
Nobody is perfect. Accept your imperfections. View your qualities in a positive way so you can gain more self-confidence and become one of those strong women you admire.
Keep striving for personal growth and work hard to improve yourself. List down all your unique characteristics, strengths and abilities and enhance them.
Dream big.
And don’t be afraid to go after your dreams! Make a vision board to illustrate your goals and remind you of all the goals you want to accomplish.
An empowered woman knows that, with courage, perseverance, and belief in herself, she can achieve anything she sets her mind and heart on.
Be independent.
When was the last time you did something without the help of others? Have you ever tried dining out alone? Being able to do things on your own is truly empowering because it helps you know yourself better. It also shows that you are strong enough to face any situation. So, go ahead and travel or watch a movie alone. Don’t keep yourself from doing things you want to do just because there’s no one to go with you.
Help out.
Join a charitable cause you or volunteer for a program you believe in. Giving back to the community and helping others will make you feel good about yourself.
Pursue your passion.
One of the most rewarding things you can do is to pursue your passions. Whether it’s traveling, building your own business or applying for the job you really want, don’t be afraid to go for it. Never give up. Surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you.
Keep learning.
An empowered woman doesn’t stop learning. Not only will it keep your brain healthy and active but learning something new will strengthen your bond with family and friends.
Discover new skills together, like writing or cooking. Let Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, help you develop your cooking skills with simple and easy-to-do recipes from http://www.solane.com.ph/recipes.
You don’t need to do grand things to feel empowered. You can easily boost your confidence by practicing these simple tips.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 19, 2017 | Health and Wellness
It’s the season of gift giving, and one of the most grueling parts of the holidays has finally come upon us – choosing just what to buy for our loved ones! While the amount we spend on someone shouldn’t reflect how we feel about them, it’s still important to be able to budget our spending on gifts.
Along these lines, we’ve prepared some great gift ideas for your loved ones that we’ve laid out into two popular budget ranges. Check them out and get ready for Christmas!
Under Php2500
Good earphones
The gift of high-quality music is precious. So do a little research and find a pair of great earphones that’s within budget for your music-loving friends.
Fountain pen
Once you’ve tried a fountain pen, you’ll never want to go back. Fountain pens are characterized by an incredible smoothness in the way they write, and will last forever if you take care of them.
You can get a really great fountain pen for Php1000-1500 – throw in a bottle of ink for about Php300-500 and you’re still under the budget!
If you buy it at Lazada you can get it for even less than P1,000. 🙂
Prepaid healthcare – Php2199/1599
They say that gifts are a way of showing someone that you care about them. You can translate that thoughtfulness into literal care with the MyMaxicare LITE prepaid healthcard!
For a one-time payment of Php2199, the recipient of this gift can get up to Php25,000 coverage for any of 8 common diseases – dengue, chikungunya, malaria, typhoid and paratyphoid, cholera, gastroenteritis, leptospirosis, and pneumonia – valid for 1 year, and for patients between ages 2 and 60 years old.
Cardholders are covered for room and board, lab tests, professional fees and more, and even get additional discounts at select health services. You can also opt for a Php1599 card that has all of these benefits, though excluding access to major hospitals.
Under Php1000
Power bank
A good power bank with a thin and light profile but a big capacity like 5000 or 10000mAh will help your loved ones stay in touch with you – or at least allow them to play a few more rounds of Candy Crush.
Dashcam
These little dashboard-mounted cameras are soon going to be an essential part of driving around the slow and furious streets of the Philippines. They’re an amazing gift for anyone who drives regularly.
Prepaid healthcare – Php549/749
Even at this lower price range, you can find great prepaid healthcare options. Maxicare’s EReady prepaid health card provides up to Php15,000 coverage on emergency medical conditions, inclusive of ER fees, dressings, casts, and sutures, IV fluids and blood products, and more.
It’s valid for up to 1 year from the activation date, and cardholders are eligible if they are between the ages of 15 days old and 65 years old. EReady can be purchased for a one-time payment of Php749 for access to major hospitals, and Php549 without this access.
Prepaid healthcare services
With Maxicare’s EReady and MyMaxicare LITE prepaid cards, the HMO opens up new, more flexible opportunities for Filipinos who can’t afford the monthly dues for a more traditional healthcare plan.
These innovative programs ensure that a greater number of people are able to access healthcare, leaving no one behind when it comes to what matters most.
To buy Maxicare prepaid healthcards, just log on to www.maxicareprepaidhealthcare.com.ph. EReady and MyMaxicare Lite are also available in all Robinsons Department Stores (Business Center) nationwide and via IRemit.
There are occasions when people don’t get the right amount of nutrients from food alone.
Smoking and excessive alcohol drinking are harmful habits that may cause your health to quickly deteriorate, which may lead to death. Smoking can lead to emphysema or pulmonary diseases while too much drinking can damage your liver. The sooner you quit, the better.
Living healthy is more than just diet and exercise; one shouldn’t forget about mental health, too. One of the best exercises to stay mentally fit is meditation or even taking deep breaths.
The 
“We realize the seriousness of this crisis, but at the same time, we also recognize that what’s most important now–aside from having proper hygiene–is to filter out the fake news and myths that are out there. 
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, offers a solution with their new Maxicare PRIMA health card.
They say it’s easy to feel confident when you have an active lifestyle. Regular workouts will not just improve your physique but also improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress.
Nobody is perfect. Accept your imperfections. View your qualities in a positive way so you can gain more self-confidence and become one of those strong women you admire.
And don’t be afraid to go after your dreams! Make a vision board to illustrate your goals and remind you of all the goals you want to accomplish.
When was the last time you did something without the help of others? Have you ever tried dining out alone? Being able to do things on your own is truly empowering because it helps you know yourself better. It also shows that you are strong enough to face any situation. So, go ahead and travel or watch a movie alone. Don’t keep yourself from doing things you want to do just because there’s no one to go with you.
Join a charitable cause you or volunteer for a program you believe in. Giving back to the community and helping others will make you feel good about yourself.
One of the most rewarding things you can do is to pursue your passions. Whether it’s traveling, building your own business or applying for the job you really want, don’t be afraid to go for it. Never give up. Surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you.
Discover new skills together, like writing or cooking. Let Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, help you develop your cooking skills with simple and easy-to-do recipes from 
It’s the season of gift giving, and one of the most grueling parts of the holidays has finally come upon us – choosing just what to buy for our loved ones! While the amount we spend on someone shouldn’t reflect how we feel about them, it’s still important to be able to budget our spending on gifts.
For a one-time payment of Php2199, the recipient of this gift can get up to Php25,000 coverage for any of 8 common diseases – dengue, chikungunya, malaria, typhoid and paratyphoid, cholera, gastroenteritis, leptospirosis, and pneumonia – valid for 1 year, and for patients between ages 2 and 60 years old.
Even at this lower price range, you can find great prepaid healthcare options. Maxicare’s EReady prepaid health card provides up to Php15,000 coverage on emergency medical conditions, inclusive of ER fees, dressings, casts, and sutures, IV fluids and blood products, and more.
With Maxicare’s EReady and MyMaxicare LITE prepaid cards, the HMO opens up new, more flexible opportunities for Filipinos who can’t afford the monthly dues for a more traditional healthcare plan.
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