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  • The Broken Marriage Vow: Jodi Goes Into Rage Mode as She Discovers Zanjoe & Sue’s Affair

    It’s on! Jill (Jodi Sta. Maria) has gone into rage mode after finally uncovering her husband David’s (Zanjoe Marudo) affair with Lexy (Sue Ramirez) in The Broken Marriage Vow, which airs weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. 

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    Jill confirmed her worst suspicions when she found his secret phone containing photos of him and Lexy. To make matters worse, Jill also discovered that her close friends are aware of David’s affair but choose to keep it a secret from her. 

    Although Jill is devastated over David and her friends’ betrayal, she still managed to contain her anger after witnessing David and Lexy discreetly holding hands at his party. Jill also put her plans of confronting David and kicking him out of the house on hold for the sake of their only child, Gio (Zaijian Jaranilla).

    Jill, however, is preparing her next course of action as she vows to take matters into her own hands.

    As the story continues, the wife and the mistress will meet again soon as Lexy learns straight from Jill that she is pregnant.

    What does Jill have planned to ruin David and Lexy’s relationship? How will Jill react to the news that her husband got Lexy pregnant?

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    Concepcion Macatuno and Andoy Ranay directed “The Broken Marriage Vow,” the Philippine adaptation of the hit BBC series “Doctor Foster,” for ABS-CBN.

    Watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Viu, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “The Broken Marriage Vow” on TV5 and A2Z. The series is also available to viewers in and out of the Philippines on iWantTFC, while viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

    For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • Jollibee Mascots Turn into ‘JolliBots’ in New Jolly Kiddie Meal Toys

    This February, play times are made more exciting as Jollibee introduces the JolliBots—a new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys featuring Jollibee mascots in a robot-themed concept!

    The latest toy lineup from the no. 1 fast-food chain allows kids to play with their favorite Jollibee mascots and have them transform into the products they represent.

    Jolly kids and kids-at-heart can retract both arms of the Chickenjoy Bucket and flip its lid to reveal Jollibee. They can also move the upper corners of the Jolly Spaghetti box to see Hetty inside. Meanwhile, the fries from the robotized Jolly Crispy Fries box just need to be flipped so Popo can say hi! 

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    Fans of Twirlie can have an enjoyable time twisting and twirling a Chocolate Sundae Twirl robot cup. They can split the ice cream portion into half to reveal Twirlie, and rotate the arms to extend the toy figure. Lastly, jolly kids can let their imagination flow as they reveal the arms of the Yumburger figure, and flip the upper part to reveal Yum.

    All Jolly Kiddie Meal toys are designed with eye-catching colors that will surely give little ones more joyful playtimes at home. Plus, they make cool memorabilia of their favorite Jollibee meals and mascots.

    The toys come with their own Jolly Joy Box and are available with every purchase of a Yumburger (P82), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P102), Jolly Spaghetti (P97), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P107), 1-pc. Burger Steak (P97), 1-pc. Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P114), 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice (P129), or a 1-pc. Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P144). Kids can also get their hands on the complete set by purchasing a 6-pc. Chickenjoy Bucket for only P624.

    Enjoy everyday robot action with Jollibee’s newest JolliBots! Collect all five toys by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you, or by having them delivered to your home through the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000 hotline, GrabFood, or foodpanda.

  • The Bistro Group’s Chowciao Offers Buy One Get One Pizzas

    Exclusive for delivery via Bistro Delivers, Chowciao (The Bistro Group’s pizza and chicken concept) has this exciting Buy One Get One Promo from February 1.   Buy any  1 12″ Pizza and get a 12″ FREE pizza from following choices:  Margherita, Spicy Pepperoni, Hawaiian or Agliata Garlic.  

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    Campagna Pizza
    Four Cheese ChowCiao Pizza
    Four Cheese Pizza
    Prosciutto ChowCiao
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    Three Meat ChowCiao
    Three Meat
    Truffle Pizza ChowCiao
    Truffle Pizza

    Throw in a couple of wings and pasta for added dose of happiness.

    Simply place orders via the Bistro Delivers app: http://onelink.to/25zuvt and web store www.bistrodelivers.com.ph. Follow @chowciao_mnl.

  • ‘Ofalsa et Sunico’ Online Fundraising Concert for Scholars Set to Stream on February 5

    In the last two years of lockdown, the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines has been hard-pressed to raise funds to continue supporting its 28 student-artist-scholars.

    To continue a successful attempt to fundraise by means of an online recital of some of its scholars, the FCCP will feature tenor Radnel Ofalsa with pianist Dr. Raul Sunico, who also chairs the Scholarship Committee, in a recital on February 5 at 8PM (Philippine time) via Zoom. 

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    Radnel, who has been a scholar of the FCCP since he was a college student at the University of Santo Tomas is now taking his Masters in voice at the Mannes School of Music in New York City.

    Ofalsa at Sunico

    Other FCCP scholars who will participate in this online production are sopranos Athena Marsha Macatangay and Donna Klariz Baluyut.

    A donation of P1,000 corresponds to 1 link and can be deposited to the FCCP’s Metrobank account # 292 3 29280045 3. Please email a copy of the proof of payment to: fccpoffice@yahoo.com.ph for a zoom link.

  • Jollibee is Set to Open its First Branch in West Malaysia

    Homegrown restaurant Jollibee will be opening its first restaurant in West Malaysia on February 8 at Sunway Pyramid, Klang Valley, West Malaysia. West Malaysians can finally get a taste of the brand’s world-famous Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, Yumburger, and Spicy Chickenjoy.

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    Jollibee West Malaysia features the brand’s latest restaurant design with bright and bold wall murals that showcase Jollibee’s great-tasting food, long history in the food business, and wide store network around the world. The restaurant can comfortably seat 62 people, following government physical distancing guidelines.

    Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India.

    JFC has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone. To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com.

  • Winery.PH Offers These Sweet Bundles for Your Valentine’s Date

    As Valentine’s Day draws near, Winery.PH is ready to make your date even more special with their latest collection.

    For the season of love, the brand known for curating quality wine from different parts of the world is offering the Wine & Blooms sets. These bundles are a classic combination of sparkling rosé and flower arrangements, made more versatile with their wide budget range starting from P1,990!

    Plus, you can count on these bundles arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, as Winery.ph offers guaranteed Metro Manila delivery on February 12 or 14, 2022, as well as an option to pick up your gift in Makati on those dates. Find the full collection here.

    For those with significant others who’d prefer to skip the flowers and go for date night instead, Winery.ph also has hampers perfect for intimate nights in. For these date essentials, prices start at P2,990.

    Winery.ph’s Valentine’s Date Night In Hampers are available for delivery within and outside Metro Manila. For delivery orders outside Metro Manila, ordering as early as possible is recommended. They also offer same-day or next-day pick-up in Makati for these sets.

  • Score Freebies as Huawei’s Flagship P50 Pro and P50 Pocket Begin Pre-Orders This February 4

    Huawei welcomes the Philippines to the new era of smartphone aesthetics and mobile photography. Following its preorder announcement, they officially released the flagship King HUAWEI P50 Pro and the most beautiful foldable smartphone P50 Pocket with a generous amount of freebies. 

    The HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket are equipped with the latest imaging technology for users to enjoy unrivaled camera performance. These are also designed in collaboration with haute couture designer, Iris van Herpen. Moreover, both introduce a new True-Form Dual-Matrix camera system which offers a perfect combination of form and function. And equipped with advanced imaging processors, HUAWEI XD Optics and XD Fusion Pro Image Engine for users to enjoy improved image clarity, high dynamic range, and intelligent computational photography.

    Deliver flagship photography experience with the P50 Pro

    Preorder HUAWEI P50 Pro

    Huawei P Series is considered as excellent choice for professional smartphone photographers and hobbyists because of its flagship performance and incredible camera technology. Hence, with the HUAWEI P50 Pro’s camera system, expect that users will not have to compromise on picture quality and speed. This smartphone’s cameras bring together the advanced capabilities of multiple lenses, HUAWEI XD Optics, and HUAWEI XD Fusion Pro Engine to create an incredibly versatile mobile imaging solution for users’ photography and videography needs.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pro’s Dual-Matrix Camera system delivers True to Life imagery with greater clarity and high dynamic supported by the all-new computational imaging solutions, HUAWEI XD Optics and XD Fusion Pro Image Engine.  The camera has been engineered so all you have to do is line up your shot, whether it’s low-light, close-up or zoom shots. Using the upgraded features enables the telephoto lens to capture photographs in detail, clarity, with better differentiation between far and close objects. 

    HUAWEI XD Optics enables the smartphone to rectify optical errors and reproduce fine details. On the other hand, the XD Fusion Pro Image Engine significantly improves detail, color and dynamic range while the True-Chroma Image Engine delivers the highest possible color accuracy, creating images that reflect what is seen by the human eye. 

    Thanks to its XD Fusion Pro solution, the HUAWEI P50 Pro delivers true-to-life imagery with extreme clarity and adaptability, supporting an unprecedented 200x zoom range. This allows you to take clear photos of objects at an unprecedented distance, simply zoom in on your subject and shoot a detailed image that you can keep forever. No longer will the images be blurry and pixelated, but with the HUAWEI P50 Pro, your zoomed in photos will be sharp and detailed. It also supports 4K video recording across the full focal range and an all-new AIS Pro image stabilization solution.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pro is also gracefully lightweight, packing a large display and battery encased in a slim body that is comfortable to hold on hand. The HUAWEI P50 Pro has a 6.6-inch1 display, an overall thickness of 8.5 mm, 4360 mAh battery, and a weight of about 195g. With up to 120 Hz refresh rate and 300 Hz touch sampling rate, users can enjoy a smooth and responsive experience.

    Experience Fashionable and Amazing tech innovations with P50 Pocket

    As the newest member to join the HUAWEI P Series, the HUAWEI P50 Pocket continues a legacy of aesthetic excellence with a unique eye-catching design, which sees intricate etchings on its outer casing beautifully intertwine light and shadow. In an age where there is a desire for smaller, more portable, and powerful devices, the HUAWEI P50 Pocket achieves the delicate balance between portability and function – all by fusing innovation with artistry.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pocket represents the fourth major breakthrough in hinge design in the development history of Huawei’s foldable phones. The HUAWEI P50 Pocket adopts a more precise and refined water drop-shaped design and features the All-New Multi-Dimensional Hinge Design that is unique to the industry. The All-New Multi-Dimensional Hinge Design has the advantages of large bending radius, small stress on the screen, and solves the issue of a large gap in the folding area. This design creates a thinner phone with less convex on the back cover. Most importantly, such design creates a seamless fit when the phone is folded and no visible crease when unfolded.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pocket packs a 40MP True-Chroma Camera, a 13 MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera with a 120-degree wide field of view, and a 32 MP Ultra Spectrum Camera. It features rear camera portrait selfie algorithms and uses the big camera sensor to boost low light performance, allowing for more atmospheric selfies with great detail, even in backlit or low-light environments.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pocket introduces an all-new Sunscreen detection function. The smartphone’s Cover Screen supports the display of notifications, schedule, calendar, music, weather, and control of other features.  And It also supports maximum privacy when the device is folded, automatically disabling its cameras, microphone, and location, and re-enables them upon unfolding.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pocket folds seamlessly into an ultra-slim, lightweight body that is comfortable to hold and fits easily in a purse. Unfolded, it offers a generous 6.9-inch, 21:9 display, which delivers an extraordinary experience when watching videos or movies. It also has a pixel density of 442ppi, and supports 1.07 billion colors and the P3 wide color gamut – providing incredible color authenticity and pristine picture quality.

    Explore Super Device Features of P50 Pro and P50 Pocket

    Preorder HUAWEI P50 Pocket

    Both HUAWEI P50 Pro and P50 Pocket are powered by EMUI 12 which enables different smart devices to connect more easily and collaborate better in all scenarios. It has Super Device features that enable easy, smooth, secure, and reliable connection and interaction between different HUAWEI smart devices, taking the user experience to the next level.

    The EMUI 12 comes with an improved Control Panel which users can access through a swipe, offering an easier and more intuitive way to connect multiple devices together. Its distributed security features enable password and facial recognition across multiple devices, ensuring safe and verified access to data.

    The HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket also come pre-installed with AppGallery, the official app store for Huawei devices. Users can download from a growing selection of top apps and enjoy exclusive giveaways, rebates, and coupons.

    HUAWEI P50 Pro and P50 Pocket

    Purchase HUAWEI P50 Pro from February 4 until February 10, 2022, and P50 Pocket from February 4 until February 17, 2022, to get special freebies!

    • Buy HUAWEI P50 Pro worth PHP 52,999 and get FREE HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 worth PHP 7999.
    • Buy HUAWEI P50 Pocket in White worth PHP 69,999 or the Premium Edition worth PHP 86,999 and get FREE HUAWEI Watch 3 worth PHP 18,999. 

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    HUAWEI P50 Pocket Huawei Online Store | Shopee

    Vouchers (limited supply on a first-come, first-serve basis) and Worry-Free Services
    HUAWEI app vouchers:
    1-month HUAWEI Video plus VIP and 2 HUAWEI Video Movie Pass worth PHP 3103-month HUAWEI Music Premium worth PHP 387HUAWEI Books book credit worth PHP 503-month HUAWEI Themes redemption voucher worth PHP 1501-month HUAWEI Mobile Cloud 2TB storage worth PHP 499
    The HUAWEI P50 Pro Worry-Free Service
    1 to 1 VIP HotlineFree Pick Up and DeliveryFree repair under warranty1-time screen replacement with first 3-month of purchaseExtend 1 year warranty at 20% discount 
    The HUAWEI P50 Pocket Worry-Free Service
    1 to 1 VIP HotlineFree Pick Up and DeliveryFree repair under warranty1-year screen protection at 20% discount Extend 1-year warranty at 20% discount 

    Visit Huawei Philippines’ official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to stay updated on the latest promos and devices or to learn more about the app offerings on AppGallery.

  • Finn Wolfhard Shares Love for ‘Ghostbusters’ Before Being Cast in ‘Afterlife’

    Finn Wolfhard who is best known for his starring role as Mike Wheeler in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Stranger Things and as Richie Tozier in the blockbuster horror feature IT, now stars in Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife, opening exclusively in Philippine cinemas on February 16.

    Watch the film’s latest trailer below:

    Directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) and produced by Ivan Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe.  In the film, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman.

    Wolfhard joins Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd in the lead cast.

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    Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Podcast (Logan Kim) in Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.

    “My daughter was thrilled when we cast Finn,” Jason says. “He captures a generation in the way he talks, the way he looks. He has an incredible vulnerability for being a teenage boy, and that is a very unusual characteristic. He also happens to be as obsessed with the nuts and bolts of filmmaking as any young man his age.”

    Wolfhard says he’s been a Ghostbusters fan since a very young age. “I think they’re timeless movies, because they are characters that everyone can relate to, and they’re such iconic performances so they’re hard to forget,” he explains. “My parents showed me those movies at a really young age, so I was lucky. But, then again, I don’t know a kid that’s my age that doesn’t know what Ghostbusters is. It’s iconic.”

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    The Ecto-1 and RV-1 in Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.

    Wolfhard says that his character, Trevor, is “a normal, awkward teenager. He’s a city kid from Chicago who gets evicted and ends up in the middle of nowhere – Summerville, Oklahoma. He’s shell-shocked, there’s no cell service, he’s annoyed about everything – until he finds a girl he falls for, and it all becomes worth it to him.”

    Trevor, who is still too young to drive but is obsessed with cars, is the one to discover the iconic but long-abandoned Ecto-1 covered under a sheet in the barn. At first, he is the only one who knows it exists and begins to tinker with it to bring it back to life.

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    Lucky (Celeste O’Connor), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Podcat (Logan Kim) and Phoebe (McKenna Grace) in Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.

    Though he didn’t get to physically drive the car, Wolfhard says it was an honor to interact with the iconic machine. “In one sequence, Trevor is in the Ecto-1 ripping through this giant wheat field,” he says. “He loses control and flies off and hits the road.”

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Use the hashtag #Ghostbusters

  • Go Eco-friendly on Your Gadgets with Globe’s eSIM and Eco-SIM

    Globe encourages its customers to further support sustainable living and contribute to reversing environmental damage through two eco-friendly subscriber identification module (SIM) options –  the eSIM and Eco-SIM.

    With its very small size, the effect of SIM cards on the environment may seem insignificant.  However, their combined weight represents an estimated 20,000 tons of plastic and other polymers consumed each year.

    The situation prompted Globe to look for alternatives that meet its ambition to cut electronic and plastic waste and reduce carbon footprint.  The company is at the forefront of environmental sustainability, enabling programs that support climate action.

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    The eSIM is a digital SIM embedded in certain mobile phone models. Globe was the first company to offer it in 2018 as an alternative to traditional SIM cards.

    Apart from being environment-friendly, the e-SIM technology allows for additional innovative capabilities such as the ability to manage multiple profiles using different mobile numbers on just one device and effortlessly switch lines for any purpose that fits their lifestyle. 

    Plus, e-SIM now allows for gadgets beyond the mobile phone like smartwatches to be connected under one mobile number. This revolutionary technology was recently made available to the Apple Watch cellular. As such, Globe postpaid iPhone users are now able to go out and stay connected even without having their iPhone on-hand. 

    To avail of a Globe eSIM, Postpaid customers can simply request at any Globe Store nationwide.

    On the other hand, the new Eco-SIM card is made from 100% recycled materials using refrigerator interiors, the first-of-its-kind to be commercially launched in Asia. Developed by Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, the card was introduced to Globe postpaid mobile subscribers beginning the fourth quarter of 2021.

    “Being eco-conscious doesn’t mean sacrificing on progress. As with the eco SIM and e-SIM technologies, Globe postpaid customers are able to enjoy the latest technological advancements in telecommunications and lessening their carbon footprint at the same time,” said Coco Domingo, Vice President for Postpaid and International Business.  

    Globe became the first Philippine company listed by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) committed to setting science-based targets and net-zero emissions by 2050.  This is in line with the Paris agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels, as well as the UN-backed Race to Zero global campaign rallying non-state actors to help halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver a zero-carbon world by 2050.

    Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 12, which highlights the roles of responsible consumption and production patterns as crucial steps toward building a circular economy. Globe is committed to upholding the United Nations Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs. 

    To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

  • Safeguard Empowers Hand Hygiene Through Hygiene Kit Donations As COVID-19 Cases Surge

    As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, Procter & Gamble’s Safeguard ramps up hand hygiene support through donations to several government agencies and other organizations to extend help to sectors in need. These efforts aim to reinforce proper hand hygiene habits among Filipinos as the country seeks to alleviate further transmission of COVID-19.

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    Most recently, Safeguard has donated 25,000 hygiene kits to COVID-19 isolation facilities through the Department of Health. These kits contain P&G produced masks, Safeguard bar soaps, and Safeguard hand sanitizer. Safeguard also donated foaming hand soap in admission kits for St Luke’s Medical Center patients, as well as to vaccinees in hubs like Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

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    Since the start of the pandemic, Safeguard has partnered with organizations such as the Department of Health, Department of Education, and Philippine Red Cross to ensure that help is being extended to sectors in need. Personal protective equipment (PPE), face masks, ventilators, and hygiene care packs have been distributed to front liners, hospitals, isolation facilities, vaccine hubs, and communities in most need. Safeguard also partnered with MWF in constructing hand hygiene facilities in order to ensure that clean running water are accessible to more Filipinos. This partnership also allowed Safeguard to donate hand hygiene kits to schools in the provinces that were given a greenlight to conduct pilot face-to-face classes. 

    COVID-19 infection is highly possible through touching contaminated surfaces. Proper handwashing after touching any surfaces must always be practiced to ensure that your hands are free from illness causing germs and bacteria. Handwashing, along with strict adherence to health protocols such as social distancing, wearing of face masks, receiving the vaccine may lessen one’s chances of contracting the virus. Choosing a tried and tested brand to wash your hands with is just as important as following the recommended 15 seconds duration of handwashing. Safeguard remains as the country’s most trusted brand in germ protection for over 55 years. PAMET recommended Safeguard has Infinishield technology that inhibits reproduction of illness causing germs and bacteria. This technology also ensures 24-hour protection after ever wash by leaving behind particles that act as a protective shield against disease-causing germs. 

    Put up your best defenses against illness-causing germs and bacteria by shopping your Safeguard essentials in leading supermarkets, drugstores, Shopee, or Lazada.