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5 Advantages of Having Your Own Water Purifier

After reading the article, How safe is your drinking water? from Rappler, naalala ko tuloy noong kabataan ko.. I can drink water straight from the faucet, as long as it is clean looking and without foul smell, I can drink that. When I got pregnant with our first child, ayan na.. diyan na nagsimulang maging conscious ako sa quality ng tubig na iniinom ko.

We used to buy our supply at water refilling station near us. Kaos lang, when I saw how untidy their delivery boys are and not to mention unprofessional, I stopped buying from them and opted to have our own water purifying system.

We have been using this for more than 3 years already and I am happy that we made a decision to take care of our water supply.

From our experience, here are some of the advantages of having an in-home water purifier:

1. It’s actually cheaper in the long run. Compute the amount you usually spend on your drinking water in a month. If you consume 3-4 5 gallon container a week, at 40 Pesos each container, that’s around 5000 Pesos in a year. But when you buy your own water purifier, say the new Unilever Pure it, you only need to spend 5000 Pesos once, not yearly.

2. You don’t have to wait for your water delivery, it’s right there on your counter top.

3. No need to deal with unprofessional delivery men.

4. You have control over the handling of your drinking water unlike in refilling stations where in you can’t see the people handling it.

5. And lastly, you don’t have to worry about the safety of your water. As stated in the Rappler article:

Refilled water for delivery is then transferred into sanitized transports that ensure water is maintained at room temperature (25C-28C). Delivery vehicles that leave the containers exposed to dust, pollution, heat and direct sunlight are not acceptable.

We all know that this is not the case most of times. Most water refilling station delivery vehicles are exposed to pollution and direct sunlight. Karamihan nga ng deliveries sa loob ng maliit na subdivision, naka tribike lang! Que horror!

Now I’m curious, where do you get your drinking water supply?

GMA Content Now Available on iFlix!

iflix, Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service, offering subscribers unlimited access to tens of thousands of hours of entertainment for a low monthly price, today announced it has entered into a landmark partnership with GMA to bring subscribers an extraordinary library of Philippine TV programs, documentaries and feature films.

The partnership introduces popular GMA 7 TV shows such as My Husband’s Lover, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, and Amaya, along with GMA News documentaries such as i-Witness and Pinoy Abroad to iflix’s extensive library of top movie and television content. Notable feature films from the network include all-time classics such as Jose Rizal and Muro Ami, along with more recent titles such as Sosy Problems and The Road. The first batch of GMA content is available on the service starting August 15, 2015.

The groundbreaking collaboration with GMA will also allow iflix subscribers to view new episodes of GMA shows on iflix within seven (7) days of their initial broadcast via Catch up TV. The deal is one of the first of its kind in the region. For the first batch, local Catch up TV will be available for Half Sisters with My Faithful Husband, Beautiful Strangers and Pari Ko’y soon to follow.

Joel Jimenez of GMA with Sherwin Dela Cruz of iflix Philippines

Sherwin dela Cruz, Country Manager for iflix Philippines commented: “Our partnership with GMA is key in our commitment to providing our members with the best in local and international entertainment. The addition of GMA content is a testament to that promise in delivering the best in Philippine content to our members across the Southeast Asian region.”

Since its launch in late May, iflix has also been offering exceptional International content fast-tracked from the U.S., including top late-night talk show Conan, which subscribers can view on iflix just 24-hours after its initial broadcast.

The Company has additionally secured first-run rights to the second installment of Fargo, which will premiere October 12, 2015 on FX in the US. All new episodes will premiere exclusively on iflix less than 24-hours after its initial U.S. broadcast. All ten episodes of the first season, which received an astounding 18 Emmy® nominations and five Golden Globe® nominations including wins for Outstanding and Best Miniseries, are now exclusively available on iflix. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions, with MGM Television serving as lead studio and worldwide distributor of the series.

Having recently launched in Malaysia and the Philippines, iflix will roll out its world class service to additional key Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand and Indonesia throughout 2015, offering consumers the largest libraries of top U.S., Asian regional, and local TV shows and movies available in the region. Each subscription allows users to access the service on five devices such as mobile, tablet, computer, or television set, for viewing anywhere, anytime. The service is priced at only P129 per month for unlimited access.

ABOUT iFLIX

iflix is a partnership between highly successful, disruptive local entrepreneurs and Hollywood heavyweights. Catcha Group and Evolution Media Capital have joined together to create an Internet TV service for Southeast Asia that provides access to thousands of hours of top TV shows and movies from all over the world. From Hollywood and Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai, Thailand and Tokyo, iflix places the entertainment you want at your fingertips. For one low monthly fee, subscribers to iflix have unlimited access on their mobile phone, laptop, tablet, TV… Whenever, wherever.
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Avida Land’s Homepossible: Lifespiration Conference

To live “the dream life” is one of the top goals among millennials today. From becoming financially independent, creating a positive impact on the community, to pursuing one’s passions, today’s dream life is all about striking a balance between work and life.

Avida Land recently held the Homepossible: Lifespiration conference at the Fairmont Hotel, with speakers inspiring the audience to look at life with a fresh and realistic perspective. It was not just about inspiring the audience with the glossy aspect of their journeys, but also preparing their expectation of the real challenges that may arise.

STARTING CHANGE. In trying to effect change in society, one must understand that it is a two-lane street, both learning from the other. Reese Fernandez-Ruiz shared that the journey of Rags II Riches was not only about the women of Payatas learning that they can be more, but also a learning experience for her about life itself.

Social entrepreneur Reese Fernandez-Ruiz of Rags 2 Riches inspired the crowd with the fairy tale-like story of her brand that was developed with the women of Payatas, a dumpsite in Metro Manila.

“It is good to hear about the good stuff, but no success happens overnight. With Rags 2 Riches, we did not do it overnight, it took us seven years to be where the brand is today,” said Fernandez-Ruiz, adding that hard-work, dedication, and faith are the three things that really helped them succeed.

Aside from a success story in business, Fernandez-Ruiz sees the story of Rags 2 Riches as an inspiration for people who want to create a positive impact on their communities. The business model of Rags 2 Riches was not only praised for its keen business sense, but more for its social inclusiveness that created highly dignified jobs for the lower segments of society.

“Living your dream life is not just about you, it can also be in a way that by living your dream life, you also let others live the lives they only once dreamed about,” said Fernandez-Ruiz.

LEARNING YOUNG. Teaching her children about the value of hard work and financial literacy are the best things that Rose Fres-Fausto can give her children. For her, learning the ropes of handling finances is an integral part of success later on in life.

The dream life that most people pursue can only be possible when the household is able to balance its finances, according to PhilStar.com columnist and financial literacy expert Rose Fres-Fausto said during her talk.

“The dream life is not just about working hard all your life or just spending endlessly. While that may seem exciting, it will just be a short-lived dream life. It is important that we live within our means, but it is also important that we enjoy the fruits of our labor,” Fres-Fausto said.

One of the points stressed upon by Fres-Fausto is making the children part of the financial planning of the family. “Teach them early and they will be actively part of the process even as they grow up,” Fres-Fausto added.

While a lot of people are focused on pursuing their passions, very few realize that it entails a lot of discipline.

Skyrocketing debts was the turning point in Fitz Villafuerte’s life. And learning how to pay off his debts and living within his means were the two hardest lessons he understood during the experience. His experience also led to him writing a book about managing finances and making the right investments.

“Young people do not usually see the value of a budget system and will fall into a debt trap,” financial analyst Fritz Villafuerte said.

Analyzing and understanding of one’s cash flow is integral in budgeting. And for those who are swamped in debt, Villafuerte also offered a method he dubbed as debt snowballing – a process wherein an exact amount of money is allocated in the budget.

“Balancing the budget is the first step to be able to living the dream life,” Villafuerte said.

PURSUING PASSIONS. Turning her back on a bright engineering career and opting to pursue her passion of investing in real estate was the best decision for Eden April Dayrit. While she has become a millionaire in this endeavor, Dayrit says that it’s the happiness she feels that makes everything worth it.

If most people would stick with the jobs that their degrees in the university would dictate, it was the exact opposite for Eden April David, who ventured into the buy-and-sell of real estate property despite her engineering degree.

“It is something that I have always wanted to do, and the circumstances around me when I made the jump did not exactly allow for me to commit mistakes,” David said. “There were a lot of challenges when I started even my family was disappointed with my decision. I persevered and I have shown everyone that I am now happier where I am.”

Homepossible: Lifespiration is a reflection of the lifestyle that Avida Land offers in its various projects – a lifestyle that strikes the balance between work and living life, including pursuing passions.

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About Avida Land
Celebrating its 25th year as a consistently top-ranked developer for the mid-market segment of the industry, Avida provides sure, secure and sensible developments as it continues its mission to provide an enriched living experience to more Filipinos. Avida has built 60,000 homes within 73 projects in 29 strategic locations nationwide, making it the Ayala Land subsidiary with the most number of projects and broadest geographic presence in the country. For inquiries and appointments, visit their website at www.avidaland.com, email corporate.sales@avidaland.com or call (+632) 848 5200 (within Metro Manila) and 1-800-10 848 5200 (outside Metro Manila).