Oakwood Living Debuts in the US, Offering Residents Multifamily Living in Key Destinations

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Oakwood, the internationally renowned hospitality brand, announced today the debut of Oakwood Living, a new portfolio offering that delivers on multifamily living in the post-pandemic world with a focus on extended-stay accommodations, select services and amenities that allow residents to live like a local.

Built on the belief that good living can be achieved with the freedom to live life on one’s own terms, Oakwood Living allows guests to live well in an environment that enables them to care for themselves and their environment, while staying rooted in a good community.

With facilities targeted at young families and professionals, whom apart from seeking a convenient address perfectly positioned for both work and play within a community, also want long term leases with flexible terms, Oakwood Living offers up the perfect balance to live well with the option to work remotely or simply experience or explore a new destination. Located in Dallas, Texas; Raleigh, North Carolina; Los Angeles and Redwood City, California; residents can choose from a number of unfurnished residential options situated in engaging communities that offer key amenities including a dedicated resident’s lounge, outdoor BBQ, spacious fitness centers, as well as tech-enabled lifestyle services through Hello, Alfred, an app that provides residents with regular events and experiences that support their lifestyles.

Taking inspiration from the organic shape of roots and a location map indicator, the new brand spots a representative logo that visually tells of its story, in earthy colors of leave and tree that support the call for residents to stay rooted with an Oakwood Living property.

“At Oakwood, we have identified a rising opportunity to augment our positioning in the unfurnished multifamily accommodation sector with long-term lease options that still allow for flexibility. Oakwood Living signifies our dedication to the U.S. market and is a milestone moment in our portfolio’s growth,” said Dean Schreiber, chief executive officer of Oakwood. “We’ve strategically selected our inaugural locations where open palettes are extended to our future residents in the heart of active communities. Not only will they be able to create a personal space that truly inspires, we hope that it will also allow them to live authentically like a local.”

Oakwood Living locations offer a variety of amenities to deliver on their lifestyle commitment to residents including a dedicated pet run, built-in kitchens, in-unit washer and dryers, communal recreational facilities to foster connection, 24/7 package locker access, dedicated lounge with workspaces and more. Each Oakwood Living location offers a tight-knit sense of community, redefining multifamily living.

Resident applications for move-ins to newly rebranded properties Oakwood Living Dallas Uptown, Oakwood Living Miracle Mile, Oakwood Living Raleigh Brier Creek and Oakwood Living Redwood City are now available.

For more information about Oakwood Living, please visit: Oakwood.com/Oakwood-Living

Retired PCG Commandant, CG Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. appointed as Undersecretary for Maritime of DOTr

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, CG Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. as Undersecretary for Maritime of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Ursabia’s appointment was issued by the President on 04 November 2021.

Ursabia, who was born in Polomolok, South Cotabato, retired from his post at the PCG on 08 September 2021. Ursabia spent 38 years in the government service.

While in command, Ursabia managed to boost the presence of the PCG in the West Philippine Sea and the southernmost part of the country through the Task Force Pagsasanay.

Under his command, the PCG also enhanced its recruitment process and made sure that all regions in the country are given a rational quota to ensure inclusivity.

Ursabia, during his term as PCG commandant, also improved the agency’s procurement system to be compliant with Republic Act 9187 or the Procurement Law.

In addition, the PCG’s systems and doctrines also underwent fine-tuning under his watch to make sure that its personnel can effectively deliver needed public service in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

“Our Coast Guardians go beyond the call of duty by providing a people-first approach in these trying times – and they continue to do so. We see them in the frontlines – in checkpoints, seaports, airports, and areas where there are needs to be met – aiding citizens with humility and compassion,” CG Admiral Ursabia said in his retirement speech.

As a humanitarian agency, the PCG under Ursabia’s command also helped deliver aid to the country’s far-flung areas, including Calayan Island, Pag-asa Island, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi amid the COVID-19 pandemic,

“Being a relatively young humanitarian government agency, there is still a lot to be done. The PCG will still face a lot of challenges and reforms, but I hope it will be for the better,” Ursabia added in his retirement speech.

Transportation Secretary Art Tugade meanwhile said Ursabia’s wealth of knowledge and vast experience in the maritime sector will prove most valuable as he takes on new tasks as an undersecretary of the department.

“I am confident that the skills and experience in the maritime sector of my good friend, Usec. Ursabia which were honed, and tested as a long-time commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard will prove most valuable to the DOTr,” said Secretary Tugade.

“There is no doubt that Usec. Ursabia can steer the maritime sector to great lengths given his character, leadership style and experience,” the Secretary added.

Memorial for fallen pandemic heroes in Benilde online art exhibit

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Fallen heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic are at the center of an online animated museum that is part of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Campus Art’s ongoing digital art exhibition.

“Hall of Heroes” is Benjamin Marasigan, Jr.’s contribution to the online art exhibit “To Differ, Digitally 2: Love and Dissent in the Time of Pandemic.” The CCA led by Architect Gerry Torres and the New Media Cluster headed by Associate Dean Maria Sharon Mapa Arriola called on faculty members for “works in digital media that will venture to engage with and generate new content from its audiences online.”

Marasigan, founding chairperson and full-time instructor of the DLS-CSB School of Design and Arts Animation Program, is among 17 artist-educators and industry practitioners who heeded the call.

Curator Karen Ocampo-Flores describes TDD2 as “a fresh opportunity to deliver messages of social commentary through the digital medium” and “a timely response to conditions wrought by the present scourge of the COVID-19 virus.” This is only the second time that CCA collaborated with NMC as a group after launching its physical exhibit “To Differ, Digitally: Calls for Change Through New Media” in 2017.

“In this second year of the pandemic, we experience within our communities the harsh outcome of lockdowns: the loss of jobs, the lack of resources for survival, and the basic power to care for our health, physically and mentally. Overall, we grow more anxious about our future,” Flores explained in the exhibit brief found at CCA’s website (https://www.benildecampusart.com/exhibit/to-differ-digitally).

“The themes that have emerged deliver a viable spectrum of perspectives and concerns arising from the pandemic. One realm would be about connecting place and passage. At the herald of such works is a memorial for the fallen heroes, mostly medical practitioners who fought the mostly unknown effects of the SARS-COVID virus. The museum conceived as a monument by Benjie Marasigan, Jr. presents to us the necessity to both grieve and to never forget those who perished so that others may live,” she added.

Aside from being a tribute to frontliners and fallen heroes of the pandemic, Marasigan’s digital creations also serve as his reaction to the government’s response, amid volunteerism and bayanihan efforts.

“As I was watching the news about the deaths and difficulties faced by the frontline health workers, I felt helpless, frightened, sad, and guilty. Guilty of not being able to help because I cannot get out of the house. I tried to think of ways on how to best contribute to the effort against COVID-19, given the limitations of the situation,” Marasigan, who has been teaching in Benilde for 20 years now, shared.

“Since the start of the pandemic up to the present, I have tried to document what was happening in our country, through my digital illustration and paintings,” the former Hanna-Barbera animator added.

Marasigan, also a past president of the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), likewise paid tribute to efforts of volunteer citizens such as community pantries. “One such volunteer group is the Art Relief and Mobile Kitchen (ARMK), headed by my friends Alex Baluyut and Precious Leaño. Their advocacy to give decent meals to communities affected by both natural and human calamities is very inspiring. In the same spirit, I volunteered to document their initiatives by painting the ingredients they used, the food they cooked, the people they feed, and the ARMK volunteers in action,” he concluded.

Apart from the Animation department, NMC also counts Digital Film, Photography, and Multimedia Arts under its faculty roster. Joining Marasigan in the exhibit are filmmaker and creative producer Seymour Barros Sanchez, film educator and writer Jag Garcia, motion graphics artist and designer Yolec Homecillo, multimedia designer Hannah Sison, 3D artist Volty Garcia, graphic designer and writer Katrina Juane, visual communicator Vanessa Puente, visual artist Emily Mones, designer, writer and artist Brian Bringas and graphic designers Dino Brucelas and Rafael Liao, writer and designer Ericka Garalde, multidisciplinary artist Teta Tulay, event consultant Mito Tubilleja, writer and content developer Penny Angeles-Tan, and photographer Jay Javier.

For more information, visit CCA's social media pages on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BenildeCampusArt), Twitter (https://twitter.com/csbcampusart), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benilde.campusart/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/BenildeCampusArt). Watch “Hall of Heroes” on this link: https://youtu.be/qm21uNkLTjg

Complete mobility and connectivity in the transport sector equates to convenience and comfort for Filipinos

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Convenience and comfort for Filipinos can only be achieved through complete mobility and connectivity in the transport sector, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said Thursday, 18 November 2021.Taking President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s marching orders to heart, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) continue to deliver on the administration’s promise to make the life of the Filipino convenient and comfortable as the Chief Executive and Secretary Tugade led the inauguration of eight integrated seaport development projects in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro.

“We are gathered here today to celebrate the opening of the eight ports to make sure that there is mobility and connectivity in Mindoro. Pinapanganak ngayon at binibigyang buhay ang mandato ni President Duterte to make the life of the Filipino convenient and comfortable,” Secretary Tugade said during the inauguration ceremonies.

The simultaneous inauguration includes two (2) port projects in the Port of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro, as well as port projects in the Ports of Calapan, Puerto Galera, Bulalacao, Mansalay, Bansud and Roxas.

Highlighting the simultaneous inauguration is the ongoing expansion and construction of the Port of Calapan’s passenger terminal building, which can accommodate 3,500 passengers at any given time.

Being the main gateway for the islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the seaports in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro play a significant role in boosting the country’s inter-island connectivity for passengers, tourists and facilitation of goods from various areas in the country.

Secretary Art Tugade assured President Duterte that additional transportation projects, including the expansion of the Calapan Airport will immediately start to ensure seamless mobility and connectivity in the province.

“Hindi lamang magiging community airport ang Calapan Airport, tataas ang antas ng airport to tourism airport kung saan magkakaroon ng scheduled commercial flights upang makatulong sa turismo, hindi lamang sa pagbyahe ng mga taga-Mindoro kundi sa paglago rin ng negosyo,” Secretary Tugade explained.

Coupled with the seaport projects, transport initiatives in the aviation and maritime sector will benefit Filipinos, Secretary Tugade stressed.

“Kung may development ka sa airport, kung may development ka sa walong puerto. Indeed, masasabi nating the platform for Occidental and Oriental Mindoro has been laid to form—ang makikinabang, ang tao at ang sambayanan,” he said.

Meanwhile, PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the DOTr and the PPA are slated to complete an additional 100 seaport projects before the end of President Duterte’s term. At present, the DOTr and PPA have completed a total of 484 seaport projects in a five-year span.

“Nasa mahigit isang daan pa po ang nakatakdang tapusin ng DOTr at PPA bago matapos ang inyong termino. Ito po ang ambag namin sa Build, Build, Build Program. Ito po ang aming bahagi sa Duterte Legacy,” GM Santiago said.

President Duterte commended Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago for the continued completion of transportation infrastructure projects under the Build, Build, Build Program.

“I’d like to thank also—it’s a two-way affair—si Art Tugade and the Department of Transportation as well as the Philippine Ports Authority for their work on the eight seaports to be inaugurated today. These accomplishments are made under the Build, Build, Build Program,” President Duterte said.

“These public infrastructures will improve public mobility and productivity and help boost economic activity in the area. Masaya ako na nakita ko yung development projects dito sa inyong lugar [Mindoro],” he added.

Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor, for his part, said the seaport projects proves that the national government recognizes the strategic role of the provinces of Mindoro as the main gateway for the islands of Visayas and Mindanao.

“The simultaneous upgrades in the different ports will enhance ease and convenience of travel and will bolster the provinces’ bid as key destination for trade and tourism,” Governor Dolor said.

Spain's Salmon Guru Wins Michter's Art Of Hospitality Award In The World's 50 Best Bars Awards 2021

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Salmon Guru, Madrid, has been announced as the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, part of The World’s 50 Best Bars awards 2021. Created to recognise the importance of hospitality in the bar experience, this award is voted for by over 600 members of The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy. These industry experts are asked to name the bar where they received the single-best hospitality experience during the voting period. 

This is the first of a series of special pre-announced awards in the month leading up to the awards ceremony taking place at the Roundhouse in London, on 7th December 2021 at 8.30pm GMT. The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier, marks the return of the first in-person awards programme since 2019, representing an important milestone in the ongoing recovery of the bar sector.

Salmon Guru was founded in Madrid in 2016 by Diego Cabrera and is one of the most revolutionary concepts in the bar world, ranking highly at No.22 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 list. A cocktail laboratory managed by Cabrera, who is an icon and one of the most influential people in the bar sector, the stellar team creates curious concoctions to push the boundaries of what’s possible with cocktails. Expect quirky drinks bursting with flavour and served in eye-catching custom glassware. The interior runs the gamut from 1950s tropical to tropes extracted from comic books, and interesting plays on eccentric opium dens. The menu is split by the impact of the drink, be they powerful, fruity, or crazy.

Diego Cabrera, founder of Salmon Guru, says: “Being named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award this year has a special relevance for Salmon Guru in a period as hard as the one we have gone through recently. The team, instead of surrendering, stepped forward, joined together, and doubled our efforts so that our guests can see the excellence we try to convey in the Salmon Guru service. We cried, we hugged and we enjoy the recognition of the industry and that, for us, is really special. It means that our five-year trajectory since opening Salmon Guru is the right one – the art of hospitality has always been one of our main pillars and it will continue to be going forward.”

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 list will be unveiled at an in-person ceremony at the Roundhouse, London, on 7th December, beginning at 8.30pm GMT. It will be live streamed on Facebook and the 50 Best Bars TV YouTube Channel.

SSS releases P869.99 million unemployment benefits in January to September 2021

Wazzup Pilipinas!?


The Social Security System (SSS) granted P869.99 million worth of unemployment benefits to 67,937 members for the period of January to September 2021.

“We fully understand the plight of our private-sector workers who have been laid off from their jobs. With this milestone benefit, we remain committed in providing financial aid amid the pandemic. Also, with the inclusion of the unemployment benefit application in the E-Services Tab of the My.SSS portal, involuntary separated members have a more convenient option to submit their application online,” said SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio.


The unemployment benefit is an additional benefit to the SSS-administered programs as mandated under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. This covers employees including Kasambahay and OFW members who were separated from their respective employments.


Members affected by involuntary separation due to installation of labor-saving devices, redundancy, retrenchment or downsizing, business closure or cessation of operation, and disease/illness of the employee whose continued employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to his or his co-employee’s health may apply for this benefit. Economic downturn and natural or human-induced calamities/ disaster such as the Covid-19 pandemic are also considered as involuntary separation.


The age of the member and the number of posted contributions are the key conditions for the grant of unemployment benefit. A member should not be over 60 years old at the time of involuntary separation. As for underground/surface mine workers and racehorse jockeys, they should not be over 50 years old and 55 years old, respectively.


As to the qualifying contributions, a member must have paid at least 36 monthly contributions, 12 months of which should be within the 18-month period immediately preceding the month of involuntary separation.


For instance, a member who has been involuntarily separated from his employment on September 15, 2021 must have at least 12 posted monthly contributions from March 2020 until August 2021 to qualify for the unemployment benefit, provided that he has at least 36 posted monthly contributions or at least three years in total as of September 2021.


To avail of the unemployment benefit, members can log in using their My.SSS account in the SSS website and submit the necessary information such as employment category, date of involuntary separation, the reason for involuntary separation, and the employer’s name where the member was separated. Member likewise will be asked to enroll a valid/active/correct disbursement account to ensure the proper crediting of their benefit proceeds once their claim is approved.

For inquiries and other information on unemployment benefit, please visit the official SSS accounts on Facebook and YouTube at “Philippine Social Security System,” Instagram at “mysssph,” and on Twitter at “PHLSSS,” USSSap Tayo Portal crms@sss.gov.ph and in the SSS Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates.”

Unveiling of eight port projects in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Mobility and connectivity continue to reach new heights in the maritime sector as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago lead the unveiling of eight port projects in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro on 18 November 2021.The improved and expanded seaports include the Port of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro, while seaports to be inaugurated in Oriental Mindoro are the Port of Calapan, Port of Balatero, Port of Bansud, Port of Bulalacao, Port of Mansalay, and the Port of Roxas.

Highlighting the simultaneous inaugurations is the ongoing expansion of the Port of Calapan’s Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) which can now accommodate 3,500 passengers at any given time. The PPA also completed the port's access road to prevent traffic build-up in the area.

Meanwhile, Puerto Galera’s new gateway port, the Port of Balatero, now offers comfortable passenger travel with an expanded PTB and an extended jetty and back-up area. The port’s PTB can now accommodate 500 passengers at any given time as Puerto Galera reopens to tourists.

The improvement of the Port of Bansud’s RC Platform, RoRo Ramp and RC Pier, meanwhile, will bolster the port’s operational capability.

On the other hand, the Port of Bulalacao can now use its maximum capacity and space with a completed and expanded back-up area.

With the expansion of the Port of Mansalay, the port can now accommodate the demands of shipping trade in the area. The seaport plays a major role in the Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) and has been identified as one of the major routes.

Development projects in the Port of Roxas include the expansion of its back-up area, RC platform and RoRo Ramp and the installation of a new Port Lighting System.

Development projects for Occidental Mindoro’s main seaport, the Port of Abra de Ilog, include the construction of its RC pier, RoRo ramp and access trestle and construction of the port’s new operations building.

The simultaneous inaugurations of the seaports pave the way for business and employment opportunities for Filipinos. The upgraded seaports will also improve inter-island travel as well as the movement of essential goods between Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro and neighboring provinces.

The development of the Occidental and Oriental Mindoro ports also round up the 484 seaport projects under the Build, Build, Build Infrastructure program for the country’s economic recovery and growth.

Short PH docu vies in UK, Dreamanila filmfests

Wazzup Pilipinas!

A short documentary highlighting different pandemic response efforts in the Philippines has been selected to compete in the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions this month and the third Dreamanila International Film Festival from November 19 to 21.

“Maria Leonor,” an open letter-type documentary written and directed by Seymour Barros Sanchez and addressed to Vice President Leni Robredo, also attempts to probe into the Filipino voter’s psyche. It is an offshoot of his full-length project “Leading Lady” which is funded by the Centre for Global Business, Monash Business School, Monash University (Australia).

Based at Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom, Lift-Off features a broad range of new and emerging indie content and focuses on “fostering a digital connection with new global audiences, connecting them with a broad range of grassroots indie film talent.” The festival runs from Nov. 15-29 via Vimeo on Demand.

Dreamanila will also be projected online, with selected films to be streamed on its YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDreamanilaNetwork) on a one-time schedule only. Founder and Festival Director Archie Del Mundo shared that it is “a film festival that does not just exist to provide screening venues, but also fosters creative and professional support to masters and emerging filmmakers to showcase their films to the world with the purest and most creative visions and intentions.”  

Collaborating with writer-director Sanchez on “Maria Leonor” are camerapersons Ariel Alarcon, Charles Cajayon, and Kristin Joy Bactad Jor, sound recordist Darwin Novicio, music composer Tonton Hernandez (“Tuloy ang Laban”), voiceover narrator Eloisa Espino Sanchez, editor, sound and graphic designer and editor John Lanbert Rafols, and creative consultant Richard Soriano Legaspi.

Dreamanila featured 15 films in competition during its inaugural run at the Dream Theater of the then Carl Balita Productions two year ago. When the pandemic lockdown happened last year, over 30 films in competition were screened online via Facebook Live streaming platform on its social media page (https://www.facebook.com/dreamanila). This year, it will be streamed via The Dreamanila Network.

Award-winning filmmakers Joselito Altarejos, Lemuel Lorca, and film scholars Jerrick David and Robert Cerda comprise the Dreamanila 2021 jury panel and board members. Altajeros stressed that “the heart of the festival continues to beat in order to establish a wider reach in discovering more independent filmmakers with ardency of collective, fundamental, and original visions.”

Only 40 films were selected to participate out of more than 500 submissions. The festival has four major competitions – International Full Feature, International Short Feature, Philippine Shorts, and the Screenwriting Division – with the winners to be announced on November 22.

Awards will be given to the Best Film, Best Performance, Best Director, Grand Jury Award, Special Jury Prize, Best Screenplay, Achievement in Aural and Artistic Design, Social Media Award, and Audience Award.

“Maria Leonor” will precede the screening of the opening film “Time of Unrest” by Francis Luscianne J. Gacer on Nov. 19, Friday, 8:30 p.m.

The short documentary can also be viewed at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Campus Art website (www.benildecampusart.com) starting Nov. 24 as part of the online art exhibition “To Differ Digitally 2: Love and Dissent in the Time of Pandemic” from the CCA headed by Architect Gerry Torres and the DLS-CSB New Media Cluster led by Associate Dean Maria Sharon Mapa Arriola. The teaser-trailer of the documentary project can also be found at the CCA channel: https://youtu.be/MdmNu_Mx_EI

TDD2 features live action films, animation, photographs, 2D and 3D models and rigs, texts, audio, applications, software, graphic design, and illustrations. The show looks at the digital landscape as a platform to communicate constructive protest based on love and empathy. This is the second time in four years the CCA is organizing this kind of exhibit with NMC faculty.

For more information about TDD2, visit CCA’s social media accounts on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BenildeCampusArt), Twitter (https://twitter.com/csbcampusart), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benilde.campusart/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/BenildeCampusArt). 

Muscle Pain: 8 Tips That Could Help

Wazzup Pilipinas!?


Do you ever feel pain after carrying out the physical activity for far too long or maintaining the same rigid/uncomfortable position for a while? This is your body telling you that your muscles are in pain. You should note that there is no single cause for muscle pain as there are muscles in almost every part of your body. Muscle pain is quite widespread, which makes it an essential topic for discussion. It is relatively common that one can tell the cause of their muscle ache due to the common cause being too much stress, tension, or repeated physical activities. Other common causes of muscle pain may include:


· Multiple or one area (s) suffering from muscle tension.

· Repeated use of the muscle while carrying out a physical activity

· Muscle injury during a rigorous activity/exercise.

· Not carrying out warm-up and cool-down procedures before and after a vigorous exercise.


Eight solid tips that can help you with muscle pain

CBD

The popularly known chemical compound from Cannabis, also known as Cannabidiol, has relatively many health benefits. CBD is primarily used for pain relief, but aside from that, it also serves as a sleep aid and stress killer. However, CBD can be consumed orally or applied topically on the area or muscle affected to relieve pain. Muscle pain could be soreness after a vigorous exercise, and CBD could be the perfect substitute for inflammatory medications. This study proves that CBD oil can treat pain, and this other study conducted in 2018 shows that CBD reduces inflammation by destroying the main compounds behind inflammation. It is advisable to consult and work with your healthcare provider on the proper dosage for acute and chronic pain, especially if you are a fitness enthusiast. There are countless CBD products/brands available online, but you can start by using this link https://cbdfx.com to check out CBDfx products.



Body movement

If you have remained in the same rigid and uncomfortable position for far too long, your body would need you to move and stretch around a bit. You would be doing your muscles a lot of good when you move around because you would be loosening all the tension and stiffness around the area affected. Well, you don't only benefit from loose tension when you move your body; there is also an increase of blood flow to the muscles involved, which speeds up the decrease in lactic acid. Lactic acid causes your muscles to feel a burning sensation when it is sore or tired.


Begin your exercises with a warm-up and stretch

Don't go into your exercise without any form of warm-up or stretching. Ensure to prepare your muscles and tendons for the training by stretching each muscle for up to 20 - 30 seconds to prevent your muscles from suffering from any injury.

Source

The power of massage

Not everyone can afford to see a massage therapist, so you are advised to use the help of a foam roller or a tennis ball to alleviate the pain. It is not as difficult as you might imagine; you just have to make a foam roller to massage your sore muscles gently or get a tennis ball. Start with a small depth to your skin, but you can increase the depth as you keep going gently.


The magic of an Ice bath

You may or may not have heard of this technique of using an intense 10 minutes long ice bath to release tension and relieve soreness. You might find it painful during the first few minutes, but in the end, you will be glad you endured the pain because there will be increased blood circulation to the muscle in pain.

 

Source

The hot and cold water technique, aka flush

If you can't stand placing ice in your skin for a long while, then you should consider flushing the soreness away. So what is flushing? Flushing uses both hot water and ice to relieve your muscle of soreness; you will continuously switch between (i.e., repeat this for about five times) hot water, which will run for two minutes, and ice for 30 seconds. What this process does to your body is, it will open your blood vessels when the hot water is running and close them when your skin is exposed to ice; this results in overall flushing out of lactic acid, which is responsible for your muscle's soreness.



Say yes to protein

Protein is a fundamental food division that helps the muscle recover faster; it has always been a natural energy source and a building block of life. The presence of protein aids the development of a fetus into an adolescent, so don't be surprised that we have added protein to our tip list. However, when it comes to protein consumption, it is essential to choose quality over quantity. Examples of protein food you should consume when your muscle aches include Greek yogurt, poultry, seafood, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, and whole grains.



Water is the perfect drink

Water is essential to our overall wellness; dehydration may worsen the muscle ache you may already be going through. Staying hydrated helps reduce inflammation in your body, mainly because it helps flush out toxins in the form of waste out of your body. There is also an increase in the production of synovial fluid, which reduces inflammation around muscles when one is adequately hydrated.

Source

Conclusion

You must know that muscle aches are not always as harmless as you think; they might get serious, and you might need to seek the medical assistance of a doctor. Yes, our tips might be helpful, but if the pain persists, do not hesitate to see a doctor. You should consult with a doctor when the pain doesn't go away days after trying the tips we gave, a tick bite causes muscle pain, pain causes your temperature to rise, or if you are starting to see a sign of redness around the affected area.


Reference links

https://www.healthline.com/health/muscle-aches#common-causes

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wtop.com/news/2013/09/8-tips-for-reducing-muscle-soreness/amp/

Post Office, AAP Art competition to benefit Malabon Zoo

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office), Art Association of the Philippines Inc. (AAP) and Malabon Zoo signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement to benefit Malabon Zoo who are in need of support and sustenance following its closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic health restrictions.

The Post Office and AAP has organized the Art competition to promote the creative expression of the Filipinos and develop their artistic accomplishments at its highest level.

Ten (10%) percent of the event’s proceeds shall be donated to Malabon Zoo to help bring some relief to the animals.

Manny Tangco, President/Founder of the Malabon Zoo, Aquarium and Botanical Garden or commonly known as Malabon Zoo, welcomed this move by the Post Office and AAP to help in maintaining the Zoo which has become famous for its wild animals, who were named after celebrities, actors, politicians and other personalities.

The Post Office and AAP announced that artists are still invited to submit their best representational art to the open theme competition. Any subject or artistic expression is welcome.

Artists may find the information link on the AAP Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200996850006586.

Entry forms are also available online via its social media page. All interested applicants must be mindful of the mechanics, rules, and regulations governing the competition.

Participant’s artwork will be displayed at the iconic Manila Central Post Office. The Art exhibit shall be open to the public.



Entries should be submitted on Nov. 19, 2021, Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio. The scheduled date for the awarding of winners shall be announced on November 19.

Australia’s First Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Albany, Western Australia

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Albany, a five-story, 108-room newly developed hotel overlooking the Albany Waterfront Marina. The hotel provides breathtaking ocean views and enjoys easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Hilton Garden Inn Albany is owned by Foreshore Management and is managed by Hilton, and marks the first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Australasia.

“We are thrilled to partner with Foreshore Management to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Australasia in the thriving regional cultural, commercial and coastal hub of Albany, Western Australia,” said Heidi Kunkel, vice president, operations, Australasia, Hilton.

“The hotel marks Hilton’s fourth hotel in the state and joins sister properties Hilton Parmelia Perth, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge and DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. Its opening demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the state and our first foray into regional Western Australia. We look forward to further growing the Hilton Garden Inn brand in regional centres, as this hotel will be joined by Hilton Garden Inn Busselton in 2023,” she added. 

Hilton Garden Inn Albany overlooks the vibrant Albany Waterfront Marina and foreshore, and is strategically located beside the Albany Entertainment Centre. The hotel is walking distance to the city centre as well as renowned historic sites including Albany Convict Gaol & Museum, and the Western Australia Museum with its replica of the Brig Amity. Close by is the popular Albany Farmers Market as well as Albany’s bus station, which connects travellers to destinations throughout Western Australia including Perth, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful views which guests can access from the Apex Lookout, Middleton Beach and the National ANZAC Centre, all within five kilometers. The hotel is located only 14 kilometers or 20 minutes’ drive from Albany Airport, the largest airport in the Great Southern region.

“Our Hilton Garden Inn brand is rapidly growing throughout Asia Pacific with almost 50 operating hotels and 110 properties in the pipeline, and we are delighted to add our first in Australasia today,” said Jenny Milos, vice president, focused service and all suites brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “With the imminent return to travel we believe that the award-winning focused service Hilton Garden Inn brand will be extremely well-received in Australasia, with just the right amenities for guests seeking to maximize the value of their travel experiences.”

“We are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Albany’s upscale and affordable accommodations, modern amenities and simple sophistication - in the hands of our wonderful hotel team – are sure to create exceptional experiences for domestic business and leisure travellers alike, and international visitors when the time is right,” she added.

 

Modern Accommodation and Facilities 

The hotel comprises 108 stylish and functional king, twin and accessible guest rooms including six deluxe rooms each with panoramic ocean views. Each guest room features comfortable Suite Dreams® by Serta beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 55 inch high-definition television and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Guests travelling in larger groups can enjoy sofa beds in every king guest room or take advantage of the new Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton technology to easily book and instantly confirm at least two of the hotel’s connecting rooms.

Guests can maintain their fitness routines whilst travelling at the 24-hour fitness centre featuring quality cardio and strength training equipment, and make use of the self-service laundry.

 

Food and Beverage Options

Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options including:

·      The restaurant is located on the ground floor just steps away from the foreshore, and features an open kitchen that offers a hot buffet breakfast and dinner daily.

·      The bar serves succulent bites and handcrafted cocktails, locally-sourced craft beers and acclaimed Western Australian wines. It shines with plenty of natural light and a relaxed ambiance, and is located in the heart of the ground floor social space where visitors and locals can mix, mingle and take care of business.

·      The Shop, which is open 24 hours a day, gives guests a variety of grab-and-go menu options including healthy, indulgent and fresh locally-sourced foods, craft beers and other beverages, and a specialty self-serve coffee bar.

Modern Spaces & Smart Meetings

Thoughtful creativity has inspired the design of Hilton Garden Inn Albany’s stunning 160 square metres of flexible event space designed to host memorable events. The three separate meeting rooms, which can also be used as one space, feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the grassed frontage and on to the vibrant Albany Waterfront Marina. Each room offers in-built audio and visual technology, catering facilities with delicious menu choices and flexible offerings.

Guests visiting Hilton Garden Inn Albany can enjoy peace of mind from check-in to check-out with Hilton CleanStay which ensures guests enjoy a cleaner and safer experience during their stay. For more information on Hilton CleanStay and Hilton EventReady with CleanStay, please visit www.hilton.com/en/corporate/cleanstay/.

Hilton Garden Inn Albany is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,700 properties in 122 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its nearly 123 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com.

To celebrate the hotel’s opening, Hilton Honors members will earn an additional 1,000 Points per night - for bookings that travel on Sunday to Thursday from November 16 2021 to May 2, 2022 when booking directly with Hilton.

Hilton Garden Inn Albany is located at 3 Toll Place, Albany, Western Australia. For more information, or to make a reservation, travellers may visit Hilton Garden Inn Albany or call +61 8 9872 9200.