Angono, Calbayog schools pursue art dreams despite pandemic, thanks to Rebisco

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Rebisco continues its support for young artists by providing art and design essentials to two of its beneficiary schools, the Regional Lead School for the Arts in Angono (RLSAA) in Rizal and the Calbayog Arts and Design School of Eastern Visayas (CADSEV) in Samar.

Rebisco began to provide RLSAA with paint brushes, easels, paints and other materials that will support the needs of the art students in 2019. It also put up a mini gallery on school grounds that was both classroom and exhibition space for the students’ art work. In 2021, Rebisco added CADSEV, known as “a Haven of Art in Eastern Visayas” as a beneficiary school.

This year, Rebisco will provide more basic art tools and materials as well as equipment for mixed media and the performing arts to the two schools. The snacks and biscuits company hopes that their artistically-inclined students can continue to hone their innate skills in art and design and embark on new creative adventures that will allow them to enrich the Filipino art scene.

The Rebisco donations will be a great help, said Ms. Rinalyn Beso, CADSEV School Head. “Teaching the arts through distance learning can be very challenging, but the instruments and art equipment will give every learner the opportunity to be creative in the comfort of their homes while being safe from Covid-19.”

“The new set of art equipment will inspire and motivate our students to be more creative and to pursue their passion. They can create more inspiring and challenging artworks even as they deal with the challenge of remote learning. We thank Rebisco for being our solid partner in honing the talents and skills of our young artists. The art equipment will be an inspiration, a source of joy and a morale booster for our young artists,” said RLSAA Principal, Edgar Diñozo.

In support of the arts, Rebisco also introduced to the market its Designer Tin Cans. The designer cans, which change designs periodically, are mini versions of the Rebisco Special Assorted Cans, the iconic, all-time favorite pasalubong. Featured on the sides of the cans are the works of famous contemporary artists and some students of RLSAA. Packed with premium Rebisco biscuits, cookies, crackers and wafers, part of the proceeds from the sales of the cans go to the support being given to the schools.

The designer tin cans are available at Rebisco Flagship Store on Lazada for those who want to have artful keepsakes, enjoy yummy snacks and help boost art and young artists in their own little way.

Take steps to better heart health with the Philips Essential Airfryer XL

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Since the signing of Proclamation No. 1096 on January 9, 1973, the month of February in the Philippines has been designated as Philippine Heart Month[1]. The proclamation aims to promote awareness towards heart disease as a serious health concern among Filipinos.

Referring to a class of ailments that affect the heart and the blood vessels connected to it, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been a longstanding global health issue. Accounting for the loss of 17.9 million lives annually, CVDs are usually caused by risk factors such as physical inactivity, health concerns such as diabetes and hypertension, alcohol and tobacco use, and an unhealthy diet[2]. In the Philippines, CVDs have consistently remained to be the number one cause of death in the country, taking an estimated 50,000 lives each year[3].

To achieve better heart health, there are many practical steps Filipinos can take. One of these is adopting a healthier diet which has been shown to reduce the risk of CVD[4]. In a new report that surveyed both Filipino consumers and Food and Beverage businesses, it was found that 99% of respondents have shown interest in adopting healthier eating habits[5]. As more Filipinos are becoming increasingly health-conscious, there exists a need to create home environments that allow for people to easily practice and sustain healthier eating.

In line with Philippine Heart Month, to support Filipinos committing to living better lives, Philips Domestic Appliances has devised a kitchen innovation that allows for the creation of delicious fried foods made with up to 90% less oil - Philips Essential Airfryer XL.



Enjoy healthy frying with Rapid Air Technology

The Rapid Air Technology used in the Philips Essential Airfryer XL makes it possible to cook food using only air. Through its unique “starfish” design that quickly and precisely circulates hot air, anyone can create delicious meals that are both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Fry, bake, grill, and more with up to 90% less fat

Open up a world of healthier culinary possibilities. Using just hot air, the Philips Essential Airfryer XL allows home cooks to fry, bake, grill, roast, and even reheat, while sparing homes from the odors that come with traditional deep-frying. Whatever the meal, the Philips Essential Airfryer XL cooks food to perfection using up to 90% less fat.



Make meals for the whole family

Designed with families in mind, the Philips Essential Airfryer XL sports a 1.2kg capacity basket and a 6.2L pan to easily cook up to 5 meal portions in one go.



Easy to use, easy to clean

The QuickClean basket that comes with the Philips Essential Airfryer XL is treated with non-stick coating for easy cleaning, and 100% of all removable parts are dishwasher safe.



Over a decade of Airfryer expertise

From the use of preset programs to easily cook a variety of foods, to the addition of a Keep Warm feature that helps ensure food stays at an ideal temperature, the Philips Essential Airfryer XL is developed by a team of experts who have devoted over 10 years to the goal of perfecting airfryer technology.

“Philips Domestic Appliances is committed to developing solutions that enable people to live healthier,” said Ipek Akinci, country manager, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Emerging Markets, Philips Domestic Appliances. “As sharing meals together are a key component in the lives of Filipinos, Philips Airfryer technology allows for entire families to enjoy their favorite foods made with less oil – aiding in a sustainable shift to healthier living,” she added.

The Philips Essential Airfryer XL is available on Lazada and Shopee. Follow us on our Facebook (Philips Home Living) and Instagram Pages (@PhilipshomelivingPh).

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About Philips Domestic Appliances

Philips Domestic Appliances has a simple yet powerful purpose: helping people turn their houses into homes. The company offers innovative digital products across our kitchen appliance, coffee, garment and home care ranges. The successful product ranges include the renowned Airfryer, Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo, the Perfect Care Elite steam generator, Air Purifier and SpeedPro Max vacuum cleaner. Philips Domestic Appliances is headquartered in Amsterdam and has innovation, manufacturing and commercial centers across the globe, with a footprint in over 100 countries. Philips Domestic Appliances employs approximately 7,000 talented and diverse employees who bring innovation to consumers and help them turn their houses into homes every day. Philips Domestic Appliances is a former business division of Royal Philips.


[1] https://www.nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/mindanao/region-xi-davao-region/4747-besh-ang-puso-philippine-heart-month-2021


[2] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)


[3] https://www.nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/mindanao/region-xi-davao-region/4747-besh-ang-puso-philippine-heart-month-2021


[4] https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventheartdisease.html


[5] Food Industry Asia. “Healthier Product Reformulation in the Philippines”.

Post Office “Express Pada-LOVE” launches on Valentine’s Day

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) brings back Express Pada-LOVE on Valentine’s Day.

Not even Covid-19 can stop the Post Office from sending love this Valentine season.

This year, the Post Office continuous its tradition of sending flowers, chocolates, stuffed toys and other gift items from February 7 to 14 for Domestic Express Mail Delivery Service (DEMS) on Valentine’s Day. 

Starting February 7, the Post Office will accept orders through its Valentine’s Day booths selling flowers, novelty and food items at the lobby of the Manila Central Post Office following physical distancing and safety protocols.

This week-long celebration ends on February 14, Valentine’s Day where the Postman and the “Singing Kartero’s (mailman)” will serenade and send gifts of flowers and chocolates to those who placed their orders via Express Pada-LOVE.

The “Express Pada-LOVE” is a simple way to send flowers and letters of gratitude to someone special in our life.

The Post Office will deliver the items via door to door through its Domestic Express Mail Service (DEMS) anywhere in Metro Manila. They can also call for orders, through telephone number (02) 8527-0135 and look for Mr. Jeffrey Catayong.