Personal Shopper service now available in Lopues East

UPDATE as of 04/15/20 - Lopues East can arrange delivery for you via Grab and Juan Rider. You just need to pay extra for the delivery fee. Just send them a PM via the link provided below and they can assist you. 

In line with the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Lopue's Araneta & East Centre is now providing a grocery Personal Shopper service for their Lopues East branch. 

Customers can send their grocery list through FB messenger via this link and someone will shop, coordinate, and pack everything. Orders will then be ready for pick up at a designated time. 

According to Lopues East, Customers can now have something like "LIKE A DRIVE THRU GROCERY." Thus, allowing them to ORDER ONLINE then PARK AND PAY without leaving their vehicle.

Due to limited capabilities, there is no online payment at the moment or online shop where you can check item availability. Grocery requests will be handled by customer representatives one by one. 

Thus, here are some tips when ordering online for groceries: 

1. Prepare a grocery list before calling or messaging them. 

2. Be specific with your order. Kindly mention the preferred brand, size, and variant. 

3. In case the item is unavailable, be prepared with alternatives. 

4. When paying, prepare the exact amount for your purchase. It is advisable that no more change is necessary. 

5. If you have spare cash, don't forget to give tip to these front-liners who continuously work to serve our needs. :)  

You may also consider other payment options such as: 

 - Credit or Debit Card
 - BPI Bank Transfers via the app (QR Code also available)
 - Other banks or GCASH using Instapay option

Ready to shop? Just message them here: http://m.me/akoneastshopper

UPDATE as of 04/15/20 - Lopues East can arrange delivery for you via Grab and Juan Rider. You just need to pay extra for the delivery fee. Just send them a PM via the link provided below and they can assist you. 

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KonsultaMD provides 30-day free public access to medical advice

KonsultaMD is offering the public a 30-day free access to medical advice through its telemedicine hotline to complement existing government efforts in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

The free Konsulta subscription is open until April 13 to anyone without existing membership. They may call 78880 via Globe/TM mobile phone or (02) 77988000 via Globe landline, other landlines in Metro Manila, and other mobile networks.

KonsultaMD is a 24/7 health hotline service manned by skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who provide medical assessment and advice, including basic healthcare and permissible medication, over the phone. With KonsultaMD, the public will be able to get immediate and affordable medical attention, anytime, anywhere in the Philippines.

Due to the limited capacity of medical institutions compared to the fast-growing number of people needing immediate medical attention, the Department of Health is looking at telemedicine, particularly primary care teleconsultation, to alleviate surge and minimize risks posed by unnecessary visits to hospitals.

“There is an overwhelming demand for the healthcare industry and we understand the difficulties both the government and private medical institutions are facing to provide the public with the assistance they need during this outbreak.  We are here to help our country by providing everyone with free access to a doctor so that they can seek medical advice without leaving their homes,” said Maridol Ylanan, CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc. which operates KonsultaMD.

KonsultaMD is equipped with modules and internal protocols in handling different health issues including COVID-19  and provides a telephone triage or a means of determining the urgency of the situation to allow hospitals to focus on critical cases.

Mayor Isko Goes Green + Giveaway

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up.  As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory.  Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.”

Yorme recently signed Ordinance 8607 declaring the permanence of Arroceros Forest Park dubbed as the “Last lung of the City”, home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. The new ordinance forbids the cutting of trees and dumping of waste within the park. Part of his plan is to allocate P1 million solely for its preservation and maintenance away from urbanization and all these efforts stem from his greater plan to make Manila a “Green City”.

  

Yorme firmly believes in the power of nature. It’s no secret that he advocates using natural products. No wonder, early this year Yorme became the newest brand ambassador of NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss. Watch the full video at 

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How to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs?

The summer heat is definitely here. Everybody is just posting and shouting out in their social media accounts how hot it is nowadays. 

According to PAGASA, the heat index registered at 39 degrees last March 8 and 9. In this case, we are advised to be careful as extreme heat can affect not just us but our dogs and other pets as well. 

Based on studies, more than 100 deaths of dogs is reported every year due to heatstroke. This condition happens when our dogs are unable to regulate their body temperature. Early signs include inability or unwillingness to move around. Other signs of heatstroke in dogs include drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse.

We may not be able to control the temperature however, we can still do something to prevent heatstroke from happening to us and our dogs. Here are reminders to all pet owners: 

1. Always make sure your pets have available clean drinking water to avoid dehydration. 

2. Make sure they are not directly under the sun. 

3. If you leave them inside the room alone with no cooling device (e.g. fan, aircon) make sure that you leave a wet towel where they can lie down on. You can also leave the windows open if that's possible. 

4. Give more frequent baths. 

5. Keep in mind our pets are highly prone to heatstroke.

We must all remember that if we find it hot, so do our pets. Let us all be responsible pet owners, share the word and let's go for zero casualty due to heatstroke this summer. 

Get your own Penguin Plushy from Crash Landing on You

Do you remember the cute little penguin that Pyo Chi Su was holding during Seri's surprise birthday celebration? 

The good news is --- you can get your own penguin plushy from Crash Landing On You.

The Penguin Stuffed Toy with Hoodie is available at LATT LIV. If you are not familiar with it,  LATT LIV is a Scandinavian Inspired Lifestyle Brand that shares the concept of  ‘Life into Art and Art into Life’, which embodies both modernity and human touch. 

They sell various innovative user-friendly and eye-catching products designed by more than 160 Scandinavian designers available in different LÄTT LIV stores worldwide including the Philippines.

They have several stores in Metro Manila and thus, it is now possible for you to have your own penguin plushy. You may also order it online for only Php 439* from LATT LIV's official stores via these links:

Lazada: https://invol.co/clllgx 

Shopee: https://invol.co/clllh0

As of posting, these are currently sold out since we know we're not the only ones who went gaga over #TeamRiri but according to their Facebook page, they'll be restocking soon so, follow us on Facebook and we will update you once they're available again. You want to check their physical stores too if they still have stocks left. 

If you can't wait to grab one, they have a similar penguin without the hoodie available for Php 359 only. You may order it via this link: https://invol.co/clllh6 

*Prices may change without prior notice. 

Anyway, if you are like us and still haven't moved on from Crash Landing On You, here are some tips on how you can fill the void. In the meantime, just let our hearts flutter. :)  

4 Ways to Fill the Void from Crash Landing On You

We're not really Kdrama fans but after watching Crash Landing On You, we can definitely say that we have crossed the other side.

If you're not sure what we're talking about, Crash Landing on You is a South Korean television series directed by Lee Jeong-hyo and featuring Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, and Seo Ji-hye. It is about a South Korean woman who accidentally crash-lands in North Korea. It aired on tvN in South Korea and on Netflix. 

Anyway, it has been days since we finished watching the final episode but we still can't get over thinking about Captain Ri. 

So, if you are feeling a bit empty and you are missing Team #Riri, here are 4 ways that can help you "move on."

1. Listen to Ri Jeong Hyeok's song for his brother. You can play this while working or before sleeping and you can dream about Captain Ri. It's a one-hour continuous loop so you don't need to worry about hitting the playback button again. 

2. Check out these GIFs that you can send to your family and friends. There are a lot of GIFs available online and here are some of our favorites: 

3. Get a glimpse of the Behind the Scenes of Crash Landing on You. You'd be able to appreciate the show more after watching these exclusive behind the scenes. Let us share with you some that you shouldn't miss. 

4. Don't miss Hyun Bin's other TV series on Netflix and here's what you can add to your watchlist:

• Memories of the Alhambra - While searching for the cryptic creator of an innovative augmented reality game, Yoo Jin Woo an investment firm executive played by Hyun bin meets a woman who runs a hostel in Spain.

• Hyde, Jekyll, Me - This is about chaebol executive with a split personality spars with a circus leader determined to save her troupe, which he's trying to eject from his theme park. 

• Secret Garden - A wealthy man and a poor stunt girl fall in love. But things get complicated when their souls become inexplicably swapped and dark secrets surface. This is where Hyun Bin won the Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special and the Netizen Popularity Award at the SBS Drama Awards in 2010. 

Anyway, do you have any other ideas or suggestions on how we can move on? Or better yet can we not move on and just watch the series again? 

Share your thoughts and feel free to comment below. :) 

Globe users can now access to DOH, PHIVOLCS, NDRRMC websites for FREE

To provide its customers with reliable updates on COVID-19 and Taal volcano status, Globe Telecom is offering free data access to websites of the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

At present, there are numerous conflicting reports about the origin, effects, and reach of COVID-19 ranging from the absurd to the plausible.  Likewise, there are varying information on the status of Taal volcano and the affected cities and barangays.  The situation often leaves people confused and sometimes, in panic.

This prompted Globe to act by making data access to the websites of DOH, PHIVOLCS and NDRRMC available for free to its mobile and prepaid home WiFi customers.

“As a public service, we want to direct our customers to the proper sources of information about COVID-19 and Taal volcano status so that they won’t be misled by fake news which may only cause unwarranted fear. Hopefully, this will encourage them to visit the right websites and not rely on data that may not have been validated or recognized as true,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe SVP for Corporate Communications.

Globe Prepaid/TM customers may access the three websites even if they have no load.  The websites, however,  will load faster if there is an existing data plan or promo but this will not incur any deduction in mobile data allowance.  Globe customers only need to turn on their smartphone’s mobile data and ensure that they are connected to a Globe 4G or LTE network. The same applies to Globe’s Home Prepaid WiFi.

To access the sites for free, customers may type the following on any internet browser: PHIVOLCS - https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ 

DOH - https://www.doh.gov.ph/

NDRRMC - http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/