Mr. Simple Guy

  In the past few years, Filipinos have started opening up and talking about sex and how it is an important conversation to have in order to engage in safe, healthy, and satisfying sexual activities. But despite the inroads that have been made in normalizing conversations about sex, barriers remain when it comes to discussing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as the feelings of shame and stigma remain which prevent people from accessing information and resources that can help Filipinos develop safe sex habits. The lack of access and conversation contributes to the continued rise in the number of people who test HIV-positive in the country. July 2021 data from the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) showed that 1,045 Filipinos tested HIV-positive while 60 people died of AIDS-related complications. This means 33 people tested positive every day from January to July 2021. HIV cases in the Philippines continu...

The pandemic may have turned the world upside down but Inka Magnaye learned to roll with the punches early on. It was during the lockdown when she launched her career as a content creator with the viral video of her and her mother doing the in-flight announcement of a local airline. She also discovered a few hobbies while spending time indoors. Magnaye says, “in the beginning, I spent my days cooking. I looked around for new recipes to try. Another skill I picked up was putting makeup on. It’s such a useful skill, especially in my current line of work.” The voice artist and creator may be busy but she still looks out for her health, taking a holistic approach to take care of herself. For her mental health, she takes the time to unplug and sit in silence, or do something she likes. “The world is different now, so much more stressful, and to be able to navigate our day-to-day as best we can, we need to always take care of ourselves first and foremost,” Magnaye reveals. She is mot...

  Since the pandemic, Procter & Gamble Philippines’ (P&G) Force For Good program has focused on protecting the frontliners in hospitals, local government units, and government agencies who protect the country and help in recovery efforts. P&G was the first company to repurpose their manufacturing plant to have a medical-grade face mask production line and has since donated over three million face masks to help protect medical, healthcare, and government frontliners. The company also previously provided frontliner PPEs and health and hygiene products like Safeguard soap, Head & Shoulders, Tide, and Ariel. With new reports and continuous monitoring of COVID-19 variants, the company has been consistent in stepping up to help protect and support hospitals and frontliners. P&G provided several hospitals with PPEs and health and hygiene products, including Vicks First Defence, a new nasal spray innovation product.   Among the beneficiaries is the Lung Center of...

  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unpredictable economic landscape, which has greatly affected every Filipino, and that includes entrepreneurs. Some had to cut down on their expenses and manpower while some had to temporarily halt their businesses to survive and adapt to the new normal. During unforeseen events such as the pandemic, it’s important to have a fall back or “rainy day” fund that can help individuals and entrepreneurs get back on their feet. A good example is AXA MyLifeChoice, which serves both as a life insurance and an investment tool that’s flexible enough to allow one to design it according to his/her needs, coverage, investment profile, and earning capacity. MyLifeChoice also offers policyholders the flexibility to invest to local and global markets without the need to open a dollar account through the Peso-Denominated Dollar Funds. This opportunity allows Filipino entrepreneurs to maximize the growth potential of their investments by giving them access to ...