4 Reasons Why You Should Invest on a Health Insurance Plan This Holiday Season

Since it’s the season for giving, here’s one gift that you should give yourself: good health. It’s a great opportunity to browse on a series of HMO companies in the Philippines and invest on a health plan as a gift not only for yourself but for your loved ones as well. Here are some reasons why you should avail your health insurance as early as today:

Low premium

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Just like any other kind of insurance, if you start out early, you will have lower premiums. What is a premium? Simply put, it’s the amount of money that an individual or business pays for an insurance policy. When you avail, one thing that you should consider is the waiting period. This protects members of the fund by ensuring that individuals aren't able to make a large claim shortly after joining and then cancelling their membership. Did you know that individuals above 60 years old have a longer waiting period? No better time to invest than now, right?

While You’re Still Able

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When you start now, while you still have good health, you have less health complications. This way, your chances of your health insurance policy getting rejected are slim. Don’t wait to get sick or injured before getting health insurance because it would be close to, if not, impossible. Why? Because the health costs are just too high. Think of it as an early Christmas present for yourself, your present family, and your future young ones.

It’s an investment

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Choosing the right HMO company here in the Philippines is choosing the right investment for your health. HMOs in the Philippines have a major role to play in organizing the health sector. These are institutions that administer managed healthcare for individuals/companies who are looking for self-financed health care plans. If you want to make the most of what you invested in, trust only the best. 

More options

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Speaking of trusted HMO companies, opt for the one that has plenty of options. And by options, I mean customizable features. Compare what each company has to offer. Make sure that the inclusions fit your budget and lifestyle. Do you plan to include your family? How about the emergency & preventive care benefits? Take these into consideration before settling for a plan.

Share the love this Holiday season. Start with investing in an HMO company here in the Philippines and give and receive the best gift ever!

3 Cinematic Shots You Definitely Want on Your Wedding Video

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If there’s anything that we’ve learned from watching old timey VHS or Betamax home movies of weddings, it’s that you will need to hire wedding videographers in the Philippines if you really want to capture the event, the venue, and most especially, the people.


But hiring specialists to work on your wedding day video memorabilia would be easier if you can provide them with your own preferences especially when it comes to your aesthetics. Here are 3 cinematic shots you can tell the team about that they can execute to make your wedding video richer.

Establishing Shot

This is the first shot of a new section of a film. Whenever the story arc transitions or whenever a chapter in the film changes, the establishing shot helps the view discern that there is a change in setting and thus a change in expectation. For same edit wedding videos, these are important to establish the prenuptial arc, the wedding prep arc, the ceremony, the reception, and the after party.

Aerial Shot

It’s easy to mix up the establishing shot & aerial shots but the thing is, an aerial shot could also be an establishing shot but establishing shots don’t necessarily need to be aerial shot. Any shot taken from above is considered an aerial shot. Because of this, it’s also called “bird’s eye view”. Wedding videographers in the Philippines will most likely use drones to capture these shots. Try to suggest these be used during busy segments like to capture cuts of the entourage, a cotillion is there’s one, the dinner, and the bride & grooms dance.

Handheld Shot

I know we’ve said that home videos for weddings are not ideally aesthetic but handheld shots do a lot to capture the feel of very busy moments. Handheld shots are exactly as they sound: they are slightly shaky shots that give us perspectival view to the audience. This is great for guest perspective shots of blooper moments, food queuing, exchanging of vows—basically most of the lengthy but important parts of the wedding that might get abridged that you want to make interesting by making it feel like the viewer is really there.

So those are just 3 very basic shots that you can suggest be added to your wedding’s shot list. Next time, we look at some other creative and cinematic shots that you can suggest to your wedding videographer in the Philippines so you can immortalize that perfect “I do” moment just like in the movies.

Tawali Resort: Your PNG Tourist Destination

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Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country to visit if you want to explore and enjoy nature at its best – both on land or underwater. It has dense rainforests, making it a home for many species of birds and mammals. Its waters are very rich in marine life and biodiversity. Diving is one of the most sought activity to experience in PNG.


If you want to experience all of these in one place, many recommend Tawali Dive Resort. It is one of the best PNG tourist destination.

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Tawali Dive resort is located in Milne Bay area. It offers visitors a private treat in which they can enjoy PNG at its best. Here are some activities Tawali Dive Resort is offering:

Diving activities

According to their website, you can 63 dive sites. You can see it here. You can try muck diving and wreck diving at its best in these diving sites.

Skull Cave and Waterfall Tour

One of the tourist attractions of Milne Bay is the skull caves. It’s not every day you can stand in the darkness surrounded by piles of skulls, so make a visit. An exploration of the skull caves together with a side trip to a nearby village and waterfall is a good way to enjoy the heat of the day.

Bird Watching

Papua New Guinea is a bird watcher’s paradise. As we said earlier, it is a home of many bird species. PNG is also a home of Birds of Paradise. Witness how these birds enjoy the day.

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Hiking

PNG has dense rainforests and a walk into these or along the coast offers stunning views and perfect sceneries. There is an extended day hike across the mountain ridge rising behind Tawali, where you can view the entire coastline and rainforests. You can enjoy bird watching here too if you bring a pair of binoculars.

Snorkeling

Visitors can experience snorkeling at the no. 1 best dive sites in Milne Bay – the Coral garden. Be amazed at the beautiful varieties of corals and fish that you can see.

Boi boi waga is also a great place for snorkeling. It is a small island surrounded by white beach. The natives tell that anyone will lose their self in this pristine and clear waters.

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Many say that these activities made Tawali Dive resort one of the best tourist destinations in PNG and I believe them.

Wedding Beauty Trends Brides Like You Should Watch out For

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Aside from pre-wedding rituals, one thing that most Manila brides pay tremendous attention to is their hair and makeup. Some book a makeup artist while others dabble on DIY. Whichever you prefer, this momentous occasion still requires the right look for probably the most important day of your life.

Here are some beauty trends to draw inspiration from:

Monochromatic Makeup

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Before going gaga over all the shades and hues that the modern times have to offer, how about considering a monochromatic makeup instead? Monochromatic makeup, as the name implies, is the technique of keeping your eyes, lips, and cheeks within one shade range. Aside from being easy to pull off, it’s a fad that celebrities are trying out!

Flower crown

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These blooming wreaths have been a favorite around weddings because of its ethereal appeal. They also add accent most especially if you’re going to wear a simple gown. Wearing a flower crown gives that quirky mix formal accessorizing but with a very casual & quirky vibe.

Berry Lips

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Every makeup artists, in Manila and other parts of the globe as well, swear by the power of berry lips. As detailed by Style Motivation, if you have fair skin, go for dark but sheer, for medium skin tones, opt for richer, truer berry and those with dark skin should choose a deep color that best fits their skin! The rich and versatile tone of berries is ideal for any skin color.

Braided Updos

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Whether you have short, medium or long hair, the updo brings out elegance. Braids have been a classic hair style most especially during these kinds of celebrations. Here’s a quick tip: by styling your hair up, you draw attention to your face and dress! The layered effect may be eye-catching but doing braids in an updo accentuates your other features as well.

Strong Brows

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From Audrey Hepburn up until Cara Delevingne, strong brows have undoubtedly stood the test of time. No, you should not let your brows be unruly; rather, you let it be the highlight of your face. Even if you have thin eyebrows, you can still achieve that solid look. Just be sure that you’re working with someone who’s got a good way with eyebrows.

It may seem like everything can be found on Youtube when it comes to hair and makeup tutorials but every bride needs assistance especially when it comes to their wedding day. Sure, it would save you a lot of money but you should try looking for a professional as well. From all your hard work with all the wedding preparations, you deserve to have a break. What better place to search for professionals than in Manila―a city filled with in-demand makeup artists?

He Says, She Says: House Plans in the Philippines

House plans in the Philippines should be designed with the preference of a woman or man in mind. It could be both for couples who decided to live together or planning to start their own family. A home is anyone’s ultimate refuge. It is where you rest your tired mind and body after a long day at work. If the house plan—we’re not talking about the interior design yet—doesn’t suit your liking, is it worth going home to? Take a proactive approach by laying out your own house plan that you can squeeze in inside the standard floor area in the Philippines.

How can we identify a house plan in the Philippines made by a woman and a man? Here are the distinguishable features:

From a woman’s perspective:

No offense meant guys but women can expertly turn houses into homes. According to the House Designers, it is no surprise that when it comes to building a home and selecting a house plan that over 60% of house plans are bought by women.

One of the tall-tale signs a house has a woman’s touch based on an article of the House Designers is making a short trip to the kitchen. This part of the house is a dead giveaway. It has lots of storage space with varying cabinets, pull-out shelves and drawer organizers. Everything has its place from the refrigerator, oven, sink, pantry to the countertop. Each must be accessible and free from obstructions which a busy mom preferably likes. Today, open floor plans is the rave because it promotes healthy interaction with the family or guests, and someone (cross fingers) might lend a helping hand.

Next is the laundry area. Washing clothes is a strenuous household chore so it is best required that this room is organized and has ample of space to move around. All of the laundry paraphernalia must be within reach. 

From a man’s perspective:

How will a man design a house plan in the Philippines? The Builder Online says, “Men look at a house plan with concerns about how they will relax in the house.”

Hence, the man cave was born.

It is the room where they watch a basketball championship on a large flat screen TV, beat their buddies over a round of billiards, spend hours playing using a game console or relax comfortably in a reclining sofa with a glass of whiskey on hand.

Have no idea what a man cave looks like? Here are some cool examples:

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This screams gaming room! It has a billiard table, foosball table, and is that classic gaming arcade in the lower left corner of the image!

This is a man cave for a certified hobbyist of cars and racing:

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Or someone who is in love with books.

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Nowadays, this man’s sanctuary could be found at the garage, basement, walk-in closet, attic, or a spare room. It could function as a family entertainment room where mom, dad and the kids can chill out for an evening of movies and chips.


The challenge in making these kinds of house plans in the Philippines is how they can fit in a typical 166 square meter floor area, which is set for another discussion so, better stay tuned.