Red Ribbon introduces its NEW Classic Bread Rolls

But aside from all these sweet treats, we, Filipinos also love our breads, a dining table staple during breakfast as paired with a hot cup of coffee; enjoyed with spaghetti and other noodle dishes like pancit; and of course, during merienda with our fave palaman and a cool, refreshing drink on the side.

And because Red Ribbon has very much been a part of our lives as a curator of high-quality baked products, we delightfully welcome the newest bread product addition to their offerings, beginning with its NEW Classic Bread Rolls that are available in Luzon stores starting this November, and soon in its Visayas and Mindanao stores. 

Baked soft and delicious, it will surely become every Filipino family’s favorite bread staple – great for daily breakfast, snack and meals! With its slightly sweet-creamy taste, and delectable softness—Red Ribbon’s NEW Classic Bread Rolls can be eaten on its own, or with butter, peanut butter, jam, cheese or just about any other spread! You can pair it with your favorite drink such as hot coffee or chocolate, or have it as a tasty side to your family’s favorite dishes like fried chicken or pasta meal.

So, the next time you find yourself at Red Ribbon to buy your favorite cake and pastries, or if you’re ordering for delivery, get your hands on their NEW Classic Bread Rolls –starts at 70 Pesos only for a pack of 16 pieces! You and your family will surely keep coming back for more!

Red Ribbon Classic Bread Rolls is now available in Red Ribbon stores in Luzon for take-out, call & pick up, or for delivery through the Red Ribbon Hotline #87777, and Red Ribbon RIA on Facebook Messenger. You can also order through GrabFood, Foodpanda or LalaFood apps. Check out Red Ribbon’s official Facebook page (Red Ribbon Bakeshop) for update on this new product’s availability in Visayas and Mindanao and for its updated list of operating stores and services.

Sharing the Gift of Education in the Now Normal

My Dream in a Shoebox continues to make dreaming for every Filipino child possible 

Education in the now normal continues to be a struggle for many Filipino children, especially those in the marginalized sector. The crisis and disruption brought by the pandemic do not only add to the existing education disparities, but also hamper the learning process and opportunities of the youth. Thus, ensuring learning continuity is imperative now more than ever.

As the education sector pivots and innovates from the impact of the pandemic, new approaches and different learning modalities have been developed to better support it. For My Dream in a Shoebox (MDIAS), education is the one thing that must not be taken away from a child, most especially in times of need. For 2020, it shifts its gears to help answer the changing needs of students today.

As annual education campaign spearheaded by TeamAsia, MDIAS aims to equip less fortunate Filipino children with educational assistance and help them make their #BiggerDreams come true. Innovating its dream kits and scholarships for its 12th year, MDIAS transformed its Do-It-Yourself shoeboxes and adapted the calls of the Department of Education to cater to the needs of distance learning. Aside from school supplies, MDIAS has added calls for donations of solar-powered and rechargeable transistor radios, old or new tablets, old usable computers with mobile internet dongle, working printers with ink tank and refillable ink, and photocopy machine with affordable toners to help make learning sustainable for students and teachers in the now normal.

For partners of MDIAS like the Yellow Boat of Hope (YBH) Foundation, the pandemic has surely changed educational efforts. Seeing as the resources that beneficiaries urgently need are educational support to 

help them implement the Distance Modular learning approach, YBH quickly pivoted from their yellow school boats bringing kids to school to delivering educational modules to the doorsteps of the learners to ensure that no child will be left behind. Through MDIAS, their scholarship program for 100 vulnerable elementary school kids will continue. 

According to Father Didoy Molina, one of MDIAS’ beneficiaries from Christ the King Parish, school supplies given out to their parish scholars greatly improve their capacity to study, increase their confidence and performance, and enhance their self-esteem. He explained that the tools do not only help the children do well in their studies, but are also instruments of love and care shared with them by their parents and by the generous donors, telling them that they are cared for, and that their dreams are supported.

“I am looking forward to seeing more smiles and grateful faces as they receive beautiful boxes filled with school supplies, wrapped with care by generous donors. These memorable experiences really stay with me for life and inspire me to hope for our young people,” Father Didoy shared.

For Bea Lim, Managing Director of TeamAsia and MDIAS Chief Dreambuilder, corporate social responsibility is not just about giving back to the community when things get tough. It is a continuous commitment to inclusive growth, progress and development that will ultimately lead to a stronger, sustainable and thriving society.

“This now normal we are in today highlights the importance of bayanihan and malasakit to work together to fight this pandemic and push for economic recovery with compassion, empathy, and faith that we can all get through this together,” Lim emphasized.

Through the years, My Dream in a Shoebox has equipped over 400,000 children across the Philippines  with the necessary tools they need to chase their #BiggerDreams. With the communities facing even greater challenges today due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MDIAS wants to make its impact not only bigger, but more efficient and safe. MDIAS is open to more individuals and corporate partners to join them in giving more underprivileged children the gift of education and to help in making their dreams come true.

For more information on making #BiggerDreams come true, log on to http://www.teamasia.com/shoeboxcampaign, call +639178813724, or email shoebox@teamasia.com.

Share the joy this Christmas season through Jollibee’s Jolly e-gifts

The holidays are here once again. Parols and other Christmas decors are all lit up, and yuletide carols fill the breezy air. And while the holidays may not exactly be how we celebrate it traditionally, we can still show our  love to our  families and friends through a unique kind of meaningful gift-giving.

 Great news as Jollibee now gives customers the option to share exciting presents that will surely fill tummies with joy with its new Jolly e-Gifts.

Perfect for the Christmas season, customers can send Jolly e-Gifts to their loved ones starting this December, so they can share the joy of Jollibee in their holiday feasts. Customers can access this through the Jollibee website or the Facebook Messenger chatbot. The Jolly e-gifts can be purchased in the form of e-Gift Certificates or as e-Product Vouchers, which are available in specific denominations and featured products.

To make gifting even more convenient and to enable others to spread more joy, Jolly e-Gifts gives customers the option to send to multiple recipients! These can be paid through a wide array of cashless options. For the Jolly e-Gift Certificates, customers can pay exclusively using their credit card, and for the Jolly e-Product Vouchers, they can settle via their credit card, as well as PayMaya, GCash, and GrabPay. The Jolly e-Product Vouchers can be collected by the recipient through email or SMS. 

The exciting Jolly e-Gifts can be redeemed in Jollibee’s various distribution channels, whether it dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. Customers can make use of the e-Product Vouchers for a span of sixty (60) days, while e-Gift Certificates can be enjoyed without expiry.  With these two jolly gifts at hand, families and friends can enjoy presents that are contactless and safe.

Make Jollibee a part of your holiday celebrations by sharing the Jolly e-Gifts with your loved ones. Head over to the Jollibee corporate website or message the Facebook Messenger chatbot to avail of the exciting Jolly e-Gifts.

Shop for gifts and reward yourself this holiday season with Robinsons Rewards

Despite how crazy the year has been, the arrival of the holidays is something that has been keeping Filipinos hopeful and excited. After all, ‘tis the season to be joyful and grateful for being able to stay safe with loved ones and overcoming the challenges brought by 2020. While Christmas celebrations are going to be different this year, many are still looking forward to doing their gift shopping for friends and family. 

Here are some useful tips and reminders to help make holiday shopping safe and stress-free: 

Plan and create a Christmas list 

Just like how Santa has his own registry of names, shoppers can also make their own list of who to give presents to and what kinds of gifts they would like. Make it organized by grouping them into categories such as immediate family members, loved ones, friends, and even inaanak (godchildren). This makes it easier and saves time when browsing for gifts, and helps make sure that no one is left behind without any presents.

Add to online cart 

People are still encouraged to stay safe indoors, especially that the threat of the pandemic is still looming around. While there may be items that can only be purchased in-store, it is wise to check online shopping sites to see if they carry what you are looking for.  It’s also convenient because there is the option of having the gift delivered straight to the receiver – just make sure that it’s not cash on delivery so they won’t be surprised! In Robinsons Rewards App, you can browse and shop for gift options and earn points from ecommerce sites like GoRobinsons, Shopwise, Toys”R”Us, Marketplace, and Robinsons Appliances.

Be on the lookout for sales and get online coupons 

Another benefit of shopping online is that shoppers can save money by availing deals and discounts! Many brands are doing Christmas sales. If you’re looking for new devices such as phones, laptops, or tablets, you can check out the Aerophone discount promo for Robinsons Rewards members. 

Redeem points from your rewards programs 

And who says you should only give gifts to others? For an extra rewarding shopping experience, you can also treat yourself to a present that you deserve with Robinsons Rewards. Members who have earned enough points can use it to pay for any product that they want at Robinsons stores – whether it’s a new bag, another set of trendy shoes, or the latest fashionable clothing items. 

Meanwhile, those who have yet to join the rewards program can start earning points through their purchases by downloading the Robinsons Rewards mobile app and signing up for free. They can also go to their nearest Robinsons store and buy a Robinsons Rewards Card at the Customer Service/Cashier for only Php 100. 

To redeem or transact with points, just simply present your phone and scan the merchant QR code using the Robinsons Rewards app or scan barcode on the Robinsons Rewards Classic Card.

So what are you waiting for? It’s the perfect time to shop, earn, and use those hard-earned Robinsons Rewards points to treat yourself for a job well done this year. The Robinson Rewards app is available for free download via iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery.

Here’s why water service interruptions happen even if dams overflow

When a series of typhoons, capped off by Typhoon Ulysses, ravaged the country and unleashed heavy rainfall enough to overflow dams in Luzon, plenty of Filipinos were perplexed that water supply was suddenly interrupted. Doesn’t an immense amount of water in a dam indicate a surplus of water supply? The answer is no.

While there is literally an overflowing amount of raw water, this water is far from potable and therefore cannot be supplied to consumers instantaneously. Here’s why:

Turbidity

To easily visualize what a dam might look like if its walls were see-through – just like an aquarium – imagine a tall glass of hazy water with dirt at the bottom. The water is hazy because of minerals, soil, clay, etc., that flow into the dam with the water coming from mountain tops. The dirt at the bottom of the glass we are visualizing are called sediments—all the aforementioned minerals, dirt, and contaminants which eventually settled down.

When heavy rain strikes the dam water continuously, it’s as if you were mixing the glass of water and dirt with a spoon, eventually turning the water into one that may look like a chocolate drink with almost no clarity. This is called highly turbid water. 

Simply put, turbidity refers to how clear or “muddy” water is. And while technology to treat turbid water exists, when turbidity is high and unlikely to settle anytime soon because of continuously pouring rain, it becomes very difficult to clean and supply to consumers at a normal rate.

From Dam to Home

Okay so the water is dirty and difficult to treat at a regular pace, thus the constriction and regulation of supply to ensure consistent quality. But how come some water service providers do not halt water supply even when turbidity is high? 

Well this is because some water service providers have a huge impounding reservoir for raw water. When the raw water coming from dams is stored inside a reservoir first before it is allowed to enter a treatment facility, excess sediments naturally settle to the bottom by gravity. The result: Raw water becomes less turbid, allowing for easier and less costly treatment. 

Water service providers that are not afforded the luxury of a similar impounding reservoir for raw water end up directly receiving muddy water from the dams during the rainy season. This highly turbid raw water is more difficult to treat. The result: Lower water production leading to service interruptions.

So why don’t they just build a reservoir for storing raw water? The short answer is that there is simply no space for one. Hundreds of hectares of unoccupied land near the treatment facilities would be needed. With our country as densely populated and highly urbanized as it is, one would be lucky to have land for a tiny house.

Hence, the only option for water service providers that don’t have a storage facility for raw water is to invest in more expensive treatment technologies.

Addressing water shortages

The good news is that investments for better water treatment are being made, as water service providers are aware of the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on our country’s raw water sources. Such investments are needed for long-term water security. 

Meantime, water consumers can do something to ease the effect of water supply interruptions resulting from highly turbid raw water. A precaution we can take is to always have a supply of water stored for emergency use. And make sure to store just enough water for when the service will be disrupted. This is because the scheduled service interruption might lengthen if all consumers draw too much water simultaneously in a panic.

A good tip would also be to follow your water service provider on social media as they usually announce specific schedules through these channels.

 All that being said, with all these investments and ongoing upgrades, the time will definitely come when we won’t have to worry about opening an empty faucet anymore.

Shop now, fly for free later with the CEB GetGo Visa Cards

Everyone’s travel goals may be on pause at the moment. And until safer times come around, people can hold on to their wanderlust as they wait to get their passports stamped once again. 

While travelers cool their heels for now, many have been taking on different activities to satisfy their travel bug. These endeavors span from watching movies that take viewers to a different setting, to trying out various cuisines for a fun gastronomical adventure. Travelers also make this time count by fusing their lifestyles with a program that lets them collect rewards that they can use until the skies clear again. 

Anticipate your next dream destination with experiences that are just as rewarding. With Cebu Pacific GetGo, members can earn points when they shop, dine, pay for everyday spend and more, which can be used to redeem future Cebu Pacific flight, for any seat, at anytime.

GetGo has a wide range of lifestyle partners that offer exciting goods and services. In partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines and VISA, the CEB GetGo Visa Cards give members a boost to earn points faster. They can earn a point from their everyday spend for as low as Php30. When the card is used to pay with a GetGo partner, the cardholder can earn points from the merchant when they present their membership number and by using the card or also known as “Double Dipping”. Cardholders can also enjoy:

• Preferential earn rate when they use their card to pay and fly with Cebu Pacific 
• Early alerts and exclusive Cebu Pacific and GetGo seat sales 
• Up to 15% year-round discount-on-points on GetGo flight redemption 
• Exclusive promos and discounts 
• Worldwide VISA acceptance  

 Check out the card that best suits you at www.getgo.com.ph/flyforfreefaster.

Capturing the beauty that flows from within, one selfie at a time

Although selfies are somehow seen as an expression of vanity, studies show that snapping a photo or two could potentially boost your self-esteem. Of course, this type of confidence does not mean that validation should come from external influences. But sharing photos on social media and getting positive feedback from your trusted community can be a powerful instrument to reaffirm the self-worth that already exists within you.

Selfies — whether shared or kept private — have been linked to stronger, more tenacious moods. Experts say that taking photos of oneself can help make them feel comfortable in their own skin, which then leads to the improvement of their overall frame of mind.

So, grab your phone, ring light, and selfie stick and have fun exploring your best angles with these selfie tips from Bobbie Cosmetics!

Master the art of tilting

Look up to the camera or slightly turn your phone sideways. Then, think of something that cheers you up to put a genuine smile on your face. This can help capture a flash of happiness that will shine through your photo. You can also take this opportunity to show your contouring flair with the Bobbie Cosmetics Gleam Squad Contour & Strobe (P399) to add a better definition and highlight your best assets.

Practice your ‘smize’

By this time, you have probably heard about the term ‘smize’ — which basically means “to smile with your eyes”. Copping the perfect selfie means nailing it all, from the smile on your face to the powerful expression in your eyes. And with the advent of face masks, communicating with your eyes goes a long way, too! To help you capture your perfect smize, you can use light makeup by applying the Bobbie Cosmetics StylEYES (P75) and get dolled up to give a sophisticated glare. Feeling a little extra? You can also give more life to your stare by putting on the Bobbie Cosmetics Diva Lashes (P100)!

Give it a good lighting

Whether you are shooting outdoors or inside, make sure that there is enough light. This is one of the biggest factors that will determine how one looks in photos. You can do it facing a big window when indoors, or under the shade of a tree when outdoors. To capture a more glowing look, you can add a subtle sheen by using the buildable and easy-to-blend Bobbie Cosmetics Glow Obsession Liquid Illuminator (P299). They say the golden hour gives off the best lighting, too. These are the moments just before sunrise and right after sunset. 

Pick a good background

A tree, a white wall, a bathroom mirror, you name it. It doesn’t need to be a full-scale set design, but it helps to have a background that matches your selfie mood.

Wear your favorite makeup

What’s a better way to have a more creative take with your selfie than exploring your best angles with your favorite beauty products? Choose a feature you’d like to highlight and make a statement! The Bobbie Cosmetics Pucker Up Duo Lipstick & Lip Tint Bundle (P165) is a combination of two versatile beauty staples that brightens up any look. Released in three shades — Cherry & Bomb, Love n’ Lilac, and Diva & Glam — this new duo from Bobbie Cosmetics can give the perfect wash of color that can make one glow naturally as they shoot their selfies. Being confident barefaced has its merits, too. Caring for the skin is important to help banish breakouts. This is why many beauty gurus swear by the method of double cleansing. Just before washing your face with a cleanser, removing makeup using the Bobbie Cosmetics Bare With Me All-In-1 Micellar Cleansing Water (P99) can up your beauty regimen. This gentle solution will help remove the build-up of oil, dirt, and cosmetic products residue which can clog pores and cause acne and breakouts.

By double cleansing on a day-to-day basis, people can improve their skin complexion and up their selfie game as they exude the confidence that flows from within.

Looking forward to capturing your best selfies? Share them online and tag @bobbiecosmetics on Instagram!

SeeYouDoc: A Christmas Present for Filipinos

Christmas is the most special time for Filipinos. We are known worldwide for having the longest Christmas season as Christmas carols tend to start playing as early as August while holiday decorations begin to start being displayed way before December arrives.

This Christmas season will undoubtedly be one of the most unique in history with a global pandemic effectively cutting down celebrations and family reunions either hampered by social distancing or limited to virtual calls online.

Many of our countrymen have already been dealing with the effects of the pandemic. They haven’t even been able to consult with physicians to get the proper care or medicine that can help them cope and recover from the virus as well as other sicknesses. In the midst of these unprecedented times, what can be considered as a Christmas present for all, is a platform called SeeYouDoc.

SeeYouDoc is an integrated healthcare platform that can provide a holistic experience for patients, doctors, clinics, hospitals, and the medical society via a secure and trusted system. SeeYouDoc uses video call and chat through web and mobile while giving patients e-prescriptions that are accepted at any pharmacy. The platform, together with partners at Pivotal Peak Digital Health Solutions, Inc., also gives doctors access to medical records while allowing them to give knowledgeable diagnoses based on lab requests.

“Payments for use of SeeYouDoc can be processed through credit cards and e-wallet platforms, notes Noel del Castillo, SeeYouDoc CEO and CTO. “Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) means that SeeYouDoc meets the highest standards of protecting the privacy and security of patients.”

“The beauty of SeeYouDoc is that it is a versatile platform with benefits for several segments within the medical field,” adds SeeYouDoc CMMO and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientist Dr. AJ Rosario. “Aside from patients and doctors, medical societies, hospitals, and clinics are given their own management systems to be able to manage members, clinics, and multiple doctors through dashboard analytics while receiving real-time notifications.”

From its 2018 launch that saw an initial 20 doctors and 44 facilities being accessed by 134 users, SeeYouDoc has seen immense growth to date. In May 2020, SeeYouDoc became the telemedicine partner of the Department of Health to battle COVID-19, and a month later, it was accepted at the Asian Institute of Management-Dado Banatao Incubator. 

SeeYouDoc recently partnered with the telemedicine program for medical students at the St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine as well as with PLDT Enterprise through the group’s ICT arm ePLDT Inc. for its eHealth program.

“Entering into a partnership with SeeYouDoc felt natural to us as we both see the value of telemedicine rising particularly in the face of the global pandemic,” says Dr. Susan Pelea Nagtalon, MSPH, SLMC CM-WHQM Dean and Chief Academic Officer. 

“We at PLDT Enterprise are pleased to collaborate with SeeYouDoc in serving our countrymen through our eHealth services which aim to enable Filipinos to communicate online with accredited medical practitioners—all while remaining safe from their homes,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.

Currently, there are over 12,000 SeeYouDoc users with over 700 doctors and over 420 facilities with an average of over 50 consultations a day which is a number foreseen to grow in the coming years. 

There has never been a Christmas season with the challenges that we are encountering this 2020. The reality of the global pandemic coupled with economic difficulties have seemingly put a damper on what has always been a joyous season for Filipinos. Never before have distance between loved ones and isolation been felt as strongly as they do now.

In spite of these challenges, SeeYouDoc aims to provide a service that once more bridges the gap that has suddenly arisen between patients and the doctors whose lives have been dedicated to healing them. SeeYouDoc allows people who are separated from one another because of the pandemic to remain involved in the care of their loved ones through one convenient app. 

“Even in the face of the uncertain times brought on by the pandemic, SeeYouDoc is ready to meet the challenge head-on and provide services that patients need while simultaneously servicing different sectors within the medical profession. We want to make a difference and we believe through SeeYouDoc, our vision of providing healthcare for all is within reach,” says del Castillo.

“SeeYouDoc is not hindered by time and location. The platform gives one the opportunity to engage with a doctor while virtually holding the hand of their parent while in the consultation process even if they aren’t in the same city, let alone country,” Rosario points out.

SeeYouDoc currently has prominent partners who believe in their positive efforts. These include Art International Media, LLC (AIM) from Georgia, USA, Unified Society of Thomasians from Texas, USA (UST Texas), Tau Mu Sigma Phi, Hospital on Wheels, ePLDT, AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator, the Department of Health (DOH), University of the Philippines-Manila, UP Manila Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UP-TTBDO), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – PCHRD (Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Executive).

The SeeYouDoc app is available for download on the App Store or Google Play. For more information about SeeYouDoc, visit http://www.seeyoudoc.com. #

The Terrace: Samsung brings first-of-its-kind outdoor, weather-proof 4K Smart TV to PH

When people think of “home entertainment,” they usually think of the living room, where electronic gadgets are safe from the elements. With the release of their new The Terrace line, Samsung breaks barriers to bring entertainment outdoors with the first ever weather-proof TV and Soundbar. 

As a global leader in TV innovation, creating an optimal entertainment space outdoors has always been a goal for Samsung. While a standard television could get the job done, The Terrace’s IP55 water-resistance build takes it a step further to give you peace of mind, especially with the unpredictable rainy season in the Philippines. 

Despite its weather-proof design, The Terrace doesn’t sacrifice and scrimp on its quality either. Equipped with wide viewing angle capabilities further improved with an anti-glare screen, not to mention, Samsung’s signature QLED technology and Ultra Bright Picture Quality, The Terrace negates all the possible nuisances of outdoor lighting, ensuring a delightful viewing experience. In addition, The Terrace is a Smart TV, which can connect to the internet for your video streaming needs, and comes with pre-installed entertainment apps, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. 

Completing the outdoor home entertainment experience, The Terrace Soundbar provides optimized audio for each content, thanks to its Adaptive Sound feature. Plus, the WideSound Coverage feature provides surround-sound capability and can fill up any open space with its 210W powerful sound.

Experience a different kind of entertainment outdoors with The Terrace. Avail the 65” The Terrace TV and The Terrace Soundbar (Model QA65LST7T and HW-LST70T/XP) for a special bundled price of PHP 266,999. The 75” The Terrace TV bundled with The Terrace Soundbar (Model: QA75LST7T and HW-LST70T/XP) is priced at PHP 335,999. For every purchase of The Terrace TV, buyers also get a free wall-mount (Model WMN4277TT/XY). 

For more information about Samsung The Terrace TV and Soundbar, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

Cold Plasma Technology: Fight off viruses and bacteria

Health experts have always reminded us that prevention is better than cure. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit us, we have taken this reminder more seriously than ever. Prevention meant drastically doing things differently. We spend most of our time at home, doing most things from home, our social interactions have become very limited, and going out and traveling are now restricted to doing what is essential. 

We adapted the normalcy of wearing a face mask, a face shield, keeping a safe distance from others, and carrying a bottle of alcohol anywhere, all the time. It is our way of keeping safe, our prevention from contracting Covid-19, other viruses, and bacteria that may cause serious health issues. CoVid-19, other viruses, and harmful bacteria are mostly present in our environment. Experts found that some viruses and bacteria can remain suspended in the air over long distances and longer periods, while CoVid-19 is transmitted through droplets, the virus from the droplets can remain infectious on surfaces for a few hours or even days. 

Though we cannot see these health threats, the good news is we are not entirely defenseless against them. Technological breakthroughs in healthcare are giving us an advantage in winning against these harmful bacteria and viruses, and one of the recent wins is in the use of cold plasma technology. An article published in sciencedaily.com reported that researchers from UCLA believe that using plasma promises a significant breakthrough in the fight against the spread of CoVid-19. The article also noted that researchers sprayed plasma on surfaces, such as leather, rubber, plastic, metal, and cardboard, with SARS-CoV-2 cultures and saw the plasma kill the coronavirus on surfaces in less than three minutes, and destroyed most of the virus after 30 seconds. Additional tests also showed that plasma destroyed the virus on cotton from face masks. Researchers believe that the results are an indication of the plasma’s potential in preventing the spread of coronavirus. 

What is Plasma?

Plasma is known as the 4th state of matter, the others are solid, liquid, and gas. We do not hear plasma as often, but in fact, it is the most common state of matter in the universe. The sun and stars are almost entirely a ball of plasma. On earth, we see the stars glow in the sky, the ripples in the north and south poles, and the neon signs along our city streets because of plasma. 

Plasma is created by heating a neural gas or subjecting it to a strong electromagnetic field. The cold plasma technology is a mixture of positive and negative ions and free-moving electrons. When these ions are released in the air, they attach to harmful pathogens, bacteria, viruses, and odor molecules that cause them to break down and deactivate, then turn these substances into harmless water vapor. Plasma has proven to be effective in deactivating viruses and bacteria and has shown positive results in cancer treatment and wound healing, and other medical applications. 

Aller Innovations Technology

Aller Innovations Inc., a Filipino owned company has been at the forefront of harnessing the potential of cold plasma technology since 2016, even before the CoVid-19 pandemic. Working with its development and engineering team based in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei, Aller has developed the use of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) to produce cold plasma. Tests performed in Guangdong Detection Center of Microbiology showed that cold plasma can deactivate 99.90% of viruses and bacteria, and effectively deactivate odors and chemicals from tobacco, benzene, ammonia, acetaldehyde, and acetic acid. 

Since day one, Aller Innovations Inc., is focused on creating products that can efficiently and effectively sterilize the things that we use, especially those for children. The first product offering from Aller is the Aller Plasma Sterilizer box that can be used for toys, clothes, food, utensils, and other small items often used. 

Recently, Aller Innovations Inc. introduced the Aller Plasma Nano+, a compact and portable air purifier and surface sterilizer to keep our personal space safer anywhere, anytime. It uses DBD technology to produce cold plasma to deactivate viruses and bacteria in enclosed spaces of up to 30 cubic meters or a standard small room. 

The air going around our personal spaces– our home, workspace, inside our vehicles — where we spend most of our time these days factors in our well-being and exposure to unseen dangers. Recognizing this fact led Aller to further develop their plasma technology to make a compact and portable device that we can carry around, especially now that we need to be extra careful because of CoVid-19. 

Safety and convenience of Aller Plasma Nano+

Aller Plasma Nano+ Sterilizer is safe to use with people and pets inside the room or vehicle because it emits no heat, water, or radiation. It is also very eco-friendly because it does not use any filters, or any other secondary pollutants. 

It’s easy to carry around weighing only 8oz., you can put it inside your car, on the dining table especially when dining out, and on your desk at work. It can run up to 3-hours when fully charged. 

Aller Plasma Nano+ is a safer and healthier option to sterilize surfaces and the air in our personal space. It’s a better option than chemicals or other treatments because it is only air and electricity. The plasma technology keeps the surfaces we frequently touch, work, and eat on are kept sterile and free from bacteria or viruses. 

We have to keep in mind that our environment is a determinant of our well-being. The quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces that we use, are just as important as the quality of food that we eat, the amount of sleep that we get and how we manage our stress. Keeping our personal space sterilized, wherever we are, is a necessary preventive measure to keep us and the family we come home to safe.  

For more information on Plasma Technology and Aller Plasma Nano+, you may visit allerplasma.com or connect via Facebook: Aller Plasma Sterilizer and Instagram: @allerplasma. 

Information on plasma technology can be found in Science Daily using this link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201110112520.htm