SANTÉ Celebrates 18th Anniversary: New Products, Filipino and Proud!

The folks from SANTÉ International recently celebrated their 18th anniversary, a feat that has been lauded with not just local fans, but worldwide. That's almost 2 decades of innovation, efforts to train people to be better versions of themselves, equipped with transformative leadership and proud to be Filipino, there's more reasons to celebrate!

Their natural health products especially barley has been very successful, and they continue to also become advocates for health and wellness across the world.

Chief Executive Officer Joey Marcelo says "This organization has been in the business of finding the right business partners and owners. They are the ones actively building the business not just here but globally. From day 1 we tried to find the right people, not just the ones who are best when it comes to products, but it's the leaders that make the products move. 18 years after, we are known around the world. When you say Barley, it immediately means Sante. This inspires us, and makes us happy."

They add "This is our debut, we have more experience now. We found the right business partners and have seen their wonderful dreams happen. Changes? A lot, it's taken as a challenge and we are very flexible. We're very fast in pivoting, and it has propelled us in success."

18 years is unbelievable. A Filipino company now has its own manufacturing facility in New Zealand, and it caters to not just Filipino but a global market. Now there are Italians, Americans, those in the Middle East who use their products. Here's a little talk we had with some of their business leaders who exemplify how it is to succeed with SANTÉ

Barley Grass has been in their business for a long time. Previously, it was marketed incorrectly and they did their research to make sure it gets to the intended market. When they got their research team on it, they only said why did they only see this now. It's has everything one needs nutritionally, vitamins, minerals too. It was just recommended to him and they realized how powerful it is. There's no major player, and they are the barley champion. It's now a household brand, and they believe it's the number 1 food supplement brand in the country. They will continue to innovate, starting with NEXTAI for the world market. Evolving in infrastructure, compensation plans, build the business globally. They know this new infrastructure will benefit their organization, and they are focusing on this right now as part of their future plans.

To this day, SANTÉ International has been changing and transforming lives. Through their channels and small networks, they've got ordinary employees, ordinary folks who initially didn't believe it, now have their lives and future secured. This is what they want to happen to their future business owners, their partners who also want to take part in introducing not just the Sante Barley but the new products they plan to release this year. If you would like to be part of that, visit their website or their social channels because they've been looking for you!

Congratulations SANTÉ International! Here's to more years of what is, and what could be!

PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines Issues Statement

With the recent changes on this topic and policies over the week, the PlaySafe Alliance has issued a statement:

They have specified the importance of regulation, protection and lawful procedures they follow especially for their sector who are licensed operators. They also reiterate their support for Bangko Central and their actions on consumer protection and removal of non licensed operators from pay platforms. 

Here's hoping that these policies benefit the ordinary Filipinos as we've become victims to some and destroyed lives too. 

Longer Episodes for "SOL at si LUNA" as it nears FINALE

If you haven't watched "SOL at Si LUNA" on YouTube's Puregold Channel, then I must say, you are missing a lot. It's a series launched a couple months ago by the folks from Puregold starring Jane Oineza and Zaijan Jaranilla. It's got a really good story, cinematography is impressive. I would even mistake it for a full blown movie as the quality is just above your usual teleseryes.

It talks about love and its intricacies, of what's normal and what is taboo. It also talks about the magic it brings, of when it comes at unexpected times, and find happiness in it even on dark days. He also gets really good advice from his Dad, about what it's like to be in a relationship and how it is a commitment and a choice. 

It also talks about being heartbroken, what things they learned in past relationships and the things they are still carrying to this day. Other episodes also discuss how love is found, how to protect it, how to win in life. They also vent out their frustrations, if they are attracted to each other, their labels too. 

SOL at si LUNA will have a longer episode this August 16th at 7pm. Subscribe to their official YouTube channel as they regularly upload the episodes there. Follow the Puregold social channels as well because they provide updates on latest promos and episodes too. 

ZELA Releases "LOCKHART" Album Under AQ Prime Music

The hunger for PPOP is certainly evident and with the Philippines answering with great artists, it's fun to know we've got a lot of them coming in the following months. Today is pretty special as we begin to get to know ZELA. She's a triple threat, one who can write songs, sing and dance. She is also based in the US but knows how this is an opportune time to do PPOP through her label AQ Prime Music. This was something she's been dreaming of since she was a kid, and now she has the chance to inspire more people through her genre of music!

Zela says "I want people to be empowered when they hear my music. I make them inspired with my experience, I'm a soloist and friends suggested I do it. Performing during the Waterbomb Festival last February was memorable because I met Jessie, a very popular artist in Korea. She told me I was very skinny, it was surreal because it was a chance to meet someone I idolized, and they asked who I wanted to meet, I always mention her name. The name Lockhart came from my last name, and it describes how I am with my goals (as I am locked in(, and women empowerment is very important for me. I want to use my platform to become the voice for those who don't have it. People mention how we kinda look like Sandara and I take it as a complement. I just think she's way prettier, and who wouldn't like that. My music video is also out on AQ Prime Music. The creatives also helped me make the concept a reality."

She adds "What sets me apart is the fact that I do everything on my own. I don't share my lines, I wrote most of the songs in the album. Specifically the 6 tracks, the other 4 I've worked with another composer too. I can do any genre, and don't have to consult. It gets super lonely sometimes but I just focus on goals so I don't have to think about it. We are here to lift each other, and there's always space on top."

She already debuted in 2023, and has been rewarded with a PPOP Top New Artist of the Year award. She's released her first single called "KARMA" during that time and has gotten really good traction with it. She also followed up with "POGI BOY" later in the year and gave her third one called "01/01" during her birthday. She deem this a great gift to her fans as she has wished for. 

She also had the opportunity to do the 1st Waterbomb Festival last February and was the only PPOP Soloist act during the event. She is also releasing her new album "LOCKHART" that's got 10 tracks which she also wrote. The songs include ACE, Arangkada, ZL, GOAT, Paraiso, Chaos, Bababa, Hanap Ka Na Lang Ng Iba, and Leave Me. 

She's raring to release these songs and make it known worldwide, she's absolutely ready to go! She sends her thanks to Atty. Aldwin Alegre and Atty. Honey Quiño for supporting her goals all these years. She credits them for the successes she's had and says she's excited for what plans they've got for her in the near future. Go stream it today on popular streaming platforms, I particularly like "Bababa" so make sure you listen to it!