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Jefferson Ollero Nevermind the lockdown. Popular fitness coach-endorser Jefferson Ollero would always find time to stay fit and healthy at home even if the gyms are still closed these days. Jepoy, as his friends call him, says he tries to be productive all the time despite the limited movements during quarantine in Metro Manila. Despite his age, this multi-awarded bodybuilder isn't planning to slow down anytime soon. Jepoy prioritizes healthy choices in order to keep up the energy for his lifestyle. Get intimate with Jepoy as he inspires us with his body plus his tips and tricks that will get you ready for your own close up. Name: Jefferson "Jepoy" Ollero Age: 40 School/University/Course: Asia Pacific College BS Business Administration major in marketing and advertising Profession/s: Fitness coach, endorser Birthdate : December 7 What's keeping you busy these days? "Eating, working out, checking my Facebook, emails and ig. And also I’m building a program for ...

          As a proponent of vegetable gardening or backyard farming, Senator Cynthia Villar is pleased that Filipinos now have a better appreciation and increased interest in growing their own food during the ongoing community quarantine.           “I am glad that more people are now seeing the benefits of planting vegetables in their own backyard. And I hope the growing interest will continue even after the quarantine is lifted,” said Villar.           Senator Villar, the current chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has long been advocating all forms of farming to ensure food self-sufficiency and security. She encourages people from all walks of life—the youth, OFWs, barangay residents and even drug surrenderees, to plant vegetables.           She has in fact several programs and projects that support her advocacy. She initiated the putting up of vegetable gardens in her h...

            Senator Cynthia Villar said that besides health and hygiene, the environment also plays a crucial role in the prevention in the spread and minimizing the effects of the coronavirus or Covid-19. Thus a clean and green environment should be part of the “new normal”.            Villar cited that improving air quality is a good start. Emissions of a variety of gases related to energy and transport has been significantly reduced due to limited economic activity and mobility of people. Prior to the enhance community quarantine (ECQ) and lockdown, the Philippines ranked 57th out of 98 countries in IQAirAirVisual’s list of the world’s most polluted countries in 2019.             Level of concentrations of particulate matter called PM2.5 averaged 17.6 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) in the country last year, an increase from 14.6 μg/m3 in 2018. These exceeded the World Health Organization’s (...

GENEVA - FIFA, the international governing body of football, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease. The “Pass the message to kick out coronavirus” campaign promotes five key steps for people to follow to protect their health in line with WHO guidance, focused on hand washing, coughing etiquette, not touching your face, physical distance and staying home if feeling unwell. “FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been actively involved in passing the message against this pandemic since the very beginning,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the virtual launch of the campaign at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. “Be it through campaigns or funding, FIFA has stood up to the coronavirus, and I am delighted that world ...

Senator Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has been tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19). Zubiri made the announcement on his Facebook March 16. His full statement: "To my dear fellow Filipinos, my Kababayans. It is with sadness that I announce that I am positive for Covid 19; "I had a test taken last Friday while on self quarantine and this afternoon I received a call from Sec. Duque on my condition; "My heart sank with what he had said but Im uplifted with the fact that i am asymptomatic and have no fever or cough nor am i weak or have any headaches; "My decision to self quarantine last Wednesday evening after session was the best decision i made and could have protected my Family from contamination; "As one of those very early on in the Senate who espoused and advocated for stronger Government response on controlling Covid 19, I was very careful in my dealings with people at work in the Senate. I practiced social distancing as well as a...

Due to the various issues and challenges hounding the environment, compounded by increasing risks and hazards, Sen. Cynthia Villar underscores the importance of environmental planning for rural and urban spaces. Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, also recognizes the important role of economic planners in shaping a sustainable future for all of us. Villar was the Guest Speaker during the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) 28th National Convention and 50th Founding Anniversary held at the PICC in Pasay City.

Versatile dramatic actress Sunshine Cruz has said that her three daughters can join beauty pageants and other showbiz-related activities as long as they finish school first. "I always tell them huwag pababayaan ang school. Puwede silang sumali sa beauty pageants or mag-join sa show business basta huwag lamang nilang pababayaan ang pag-aaral," said Cruz after she signed up as brand ambassadors of EM-CORE DOTNET, one of the country's premier direct-marketing companies specializing is nutraceuticals and other health and wellness products, during a press conference held in Morato, Quezon City Nov. 20. Her daughters Angelina, Samantha and Chesca have also been chosen as celebrity endorsers for two of the company's flagship products. Also in attendance at the contract signing were Miss and Mister World Philippines national director Arnold Vegafria, of ALV Talent Circuit; EM-CORE DOTNET President Sheryll Edman; and the firm's finance officer Rey Panaligan. ...

Sen. Cynthia Villar has underscored the need to stop open defecation in the country. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said she embarked on a toilet bowl distribution project in Baseco in Tondo, Manila because of the health hazards open defecation poses to the residents and the risks of further polluting Manila Bay. The program coincided with the celebration of World Toilet Day. The World Toilet Day celebration was spearheaded by the Department of Health, the Manila Health Department, and the United Nations Children’s Fund with the theme “Toilets for All: Leaving No One Behind.”

It's never easy to stay healthy and fit, especially if you are a celebrity and always on the go. Take the case of Miss World Philippines Michelle Dee who needs to be strong and active all the time, especially now that she is set to represent the Philippines in Miss World 2019 pageant in London in December. "I always take multivitamins. I always have to take care of my health. I am grateful that they trust me with this brand because its a two way street naman to endorse a product; "I wouldn't be here if I don't believe in the product as well. So I really believe in it and I am glad to be part of the family. We can really improve so many lives with these products," said Dee. Same as in the case for actor David Licauco who is busy with tapings, photo shoots and sports. "Every night I make sure I take my vitamins. I am into fitness. I go to gym every day and I play basketball. Kailangan talaga ang Vitamin C, collagen, and glutathione because...

It's time to indulge on healthy and delicious meals! At Healthy Meals PH, they don't only serve delicious food. You also get the health benefits your body needs. "The concept of Healthy Meals PH is one roof that caters different healthy products," said Rodrigo Pelayo, founder of the restaurant, during a lunch with bloggers in Timog, Quezon City recently. Pelayo said that the restaurant serves meals with specific calorie count for weight loss, weight gain and Keto diet. "If you want real chicken, kare-kare, we have but it's baked," he said. Pelayo also said that they only use natural products in their dishes. "We serve natural products. It's an advocacy. I'm a product of my products. We don't use mixes. When you order tamarind chicken, it's really boiled with tamarind. Sa itsura, our presentation is gourmet," he said. Pelayo is a lifestyle coach for almost six years now, as he teaches people ...

Movie and television personality Kris Aquino said she is having second thoughts about pursuing a career in politics, saying she is unfit to run because of her health. "What I have is not curable. I have accepted that. It has no cure. You have to deal with all the symptoms and you can deal with everything that goes with it," said Kris, during a press conference in support of the candidacy of Sen. Bam Aquino who is seeking Senate re-election during a press conference held in Quezon City April 22.  Timi Aquino, wife of Bam, also expressed the candidacy of her husband. In October 2018, Kris was diagnosed with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), which, according to novartis.co.uk "is a serious, chronic and distressing skin condition that is difficult to diagnose and manage." Kris added: "You cannot control it but it will be forever be there." The daughter of former President Cory Aquino said that public servants should be healthy. ...

Belmere Skin Care Centre, your one-stop beauty haven, has found another home! Led by Michelle Vitug Encarnacion, President and CEO of Belmere Skin Care Centre, one of the popular skin care centers in the country, the third branch of the skin care for the stars opened at the Ground Floor, ENC 5 Building, #160 Mother Ignacia Cor Samar Avenue, Quezon City, just a block away from network giant ABS CBN. The two other branches are located at the 2nd Floor Unit A&B CTP Alpha Building Investment Drive, Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City; and Ground Floor, 17 RN Bldg., Barangay San Antonio, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City. Encarnacion says that the branch at Eton Centris Station Quezon Avenue in Quezon City has closed shop and transferred to Mother Ignacia St. From left: Michelle Vitug Encarnacion, President and CEO of Belmere Skin Care Centre; actor Richard Quan, Bb, Pilipinas Tourism 1993 Jeanette Fernando; and beauty queen Sammie Anne Legaspi, Miss Lum...

Fifteen-year-old Simone Nadine Bornilla will be the country's representative to the Miss Teen International contest which will be held in New Delhi, India on Dec. 19. Bornilla is a Grade 10 student of Colegio San Agustin in Makati City. Last Jan. 5, she represented Makati City in the Mr. and Ms. Philippines Youth contest. Nadine, as fondly called by her peers, loves to sing. In fact, she is a Senior Soprano 1 member of the prestigious Augustinian Singers of Colegio San Agustin-Makati. Her talent in singing blossomed following her summer training workshops at Spotlight Artist Centre under the supervision of Isay Alvarez. She also attended ballet classes when she was 8 at Ballet Manila under the supervision of Lisa Macuja. Also, she is a theater actress and regular attendee of The Repertory Philippines Summer Workshops for the past seven years. Nadine is an advocate of "quality healthcare as a right and not as privilege.''  She is also an aspiring neurosur...

Wellness guru Cory Quirino has apparently found some secrets to the fountain of youth as many people still couldn't believe she's already in her senior years. "I'm 66! Actually I announced it on DzMM Tele-Radyo. You know in one of the events I attended, a socialite tells me and says: "C'mon Cory! You are still in denial and you haven't revealed your age. So I told her to watch my program on 'Tele-Radyo' because I will make a big announcement!'' Cory recalls: "So I told the cameraman, 'Close up!' I pulled out my senior citizen's card and I said: 'Official! And officially I'm announcing 'senior na po ako!' After that tumaas ang rating!" As the newest Face of Toledomed Skin and Body Center, Cory says she is still being tapped to endorse other products because of her age. "Precisely because of my age, people ask me to endorse. The usual reaction of most people was, and continues to be, ...