Alex Magazine Nov-Dec 2018

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8 62 7 1 inside alex 3 1 How Our New Diamonds Jun and 4 Merlene Samantila Are Giving Back 6 2 The Power of 5 8 3 Holiday health hazards kids should watch out for 10 4 How to keep yourself energized during 12 the holiday stress 13 5 Ace your holiday look with these beauty products 6 Event coverage of Phytopowder drinking sessions

Connect with Amway online! Amway.com.ph Facebook (@OfficialAmwayPH) Instagram (@amwayph_official) Log on for a more comprehensive Twitter (@amwayphofficial) grasp on our story, including our list of internationally reputed Catch us anytime and anywhere on products and services! your mobile phone – get real-time info on our products, events, and promos 7 by following us! Amway Central App Watch out for the Amway Central App, coming soon! the season of giving back LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The holidays have always been a talked about their Amway Journey time for spreading cheer, love, and and how they give back to their happiness to others. As we move community. Flip through the issue forward and look towards the new for more tips on keeping yourself year, we celebrate the season of and your kids healthy this season, giving back. In this issue, we sat and find out the latest happening down with the upcoming Diamonds with Amway Philippines. Jun and Merlene Samantila and - the alex team

1 How Our New Diamonds coverstory Jun and Merlene Samantila Are Giving Back Before Jun Samantila joined same lengths and efforts to convince Platinum, Emerald, and then Founders Amway, he was a government servant, his wife, just like his upline did for him Emerald. then a credit union volunteer and an before. So he found a way to pay for insurance underwriter. His decision to fares and accommodation, and brought But was the journey to becoming commit to the Amway business wasn’t Merlene to a two-day event in Manila. Diamonds easy? Of course not. Were an instant decision. It was on his second there moments they almost gave up? try as an Amway Business Owner, several By the end of the first day, she Of course. Merlene said they were no trips to different functions, and for a understood what her husband saw and strangers to fights either. while, simply buying some products said, “Now that I know, I will support you instead of being an ABO himself. 101 percent. “ “We had moments where we almost gave up. Sometimes we’d fight And when he finally decided “All the hard work that I did paid and one of us will say, “Do the business to commit to the Amway Business, he off when she said she understood why alone,” she said. “Thankfully, our upline had another goal: to give his wife the I chose Amway,” Jun recalled. They is always there, reminding us to keep same opportunity for success. However, went back to Davao and started on the going. It reignited us and we’d go back Merlene, then a nurse, wasn’t too keen. real hustle – with both on the same again to our dreams. We’re just an It was 2008, and pyramid schemes and page with regards to the business and ordinary couple, after all.” fly by night businesses were on the news their goals, it took only three months too often. She didn’t want to risk being before they became Silver Producer. Dealing with prospects wasn’t scammed. After that, all the pieces and the fruits of easy either, even when they turned their labor created a ladder of success – their focus onto their friends and Jun realized he had to take the they became Platinum, then Founders acquaintances. Merlene said that when she was still a nurse at the hospital, 44

alex she noticed that some people always family and peers, but their surrounding for – apart from their brothers, sisters, watched out for her when she was communities. and cousins, they also look after their around because they were scared she nephews and nieces. They have been would sell them anything. “They didn’t Jun shared his annual project giving back and helping others since know that this is the best business for his community: “Last Christmas, before they started their Amway Journey, opportunity in the world,” she added. we invited children to our house in the but the more they get from their Amway province. We cooked for them, let them Business, the more they can share to For them, the Amway Business play around and bond. And for the others. gave them more than products to sell – old ones, we keep in touch with them, it gave them the breathing room to care especially those who no longer have “If you have a lot, you can help a for themselves and the people around people to care for them.” lot,” Jun said. them. Merlene revealed that when they Now that they’re Diamonds, the Merlene said, “If not for Amway, I attained the Emerald level, they took Samantilas are ramping up their efforts would still be a working employee. I turn care of her brother’s health, who had to help others. Jun said, “What we are 60 this year, and if not for Amway I’d still cancer. “Although now he has passed aiming for now is to level and continue be working from 7 to 3, 3 to 11, 11 to 7, away, we know we were able to give to search for people and discovering it’s so stressful.” him the best care. God is good and the their potential, and help them achieve following year, what we shared came what they want in their life. Because we What makes the Samantilas back to us as a bigger blessing, because believe that in this business, we need to different is that they have seen both we achieved the Founders Emerald help our downlines before we succeed. sides of the coin – and now they’re status.” Merlene and I are aiming for a higher making sure that they give back and level, and we will work hard for that share their blessings not just with their It’s not just siblings they care goal.” 55

2 The Power of 5 #lifepegs We’ve always believed that we have a big role to play in helping solve global challenges and improve our local communities. Because Amway pioneers in nutritional health, we have turned our attention to caring for the health of children around the world with our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives. This is made possible by the Nutrilite Power of 5 campaign, which took a closer look at how malnutrition can impact the first five years of any child’s life. We developed the Little Bits micronutrient, a powder-based supplement designed to combat malnutrition, formulated according to the guidelines from the World Health Organization. 6

alex Amway supports these efforts with the Power of 5 Fundraising and donates the money raised to CARE, our global nongovernmental organization (NGO) partner who helps distribute the Little Bits to families and children. Here in the Philippines, we help promote these efforts by partnering with the Department of Education and our new partner Compassion Philippines and DOST-FNRI thru feeding program, nutrition education and medical missions in public schools and our partner NGO’s beneficiary community. Last November, we celebrated the International Children’s Month with a medical mission, nutrition talk and feeding program with the students of our adopted schools - Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila, and the Highway Hills Integrated School in Mandaluyong. Around 300 students received free medical check-up, meals, and medicine from the program, headed by Amway Philippines Corporate Affairs and Executive Officer, Rowena Rea, and MFI Executive Director Voltaire Victoria. It’s certainly the season to give to the community. Check out these photos from our latest outreach program! 7

#lifepegs 3 Holiday health hazards kids should watch out for The holidays are easily marked by the presence of and you’re traveling for Christmas, then you have festive and colorful decorations that keep the mood to pay closer attention to what your kids eat and jolly all throughout Christmas. They help keep their sleeping routines. Traveling already puts a toll the environment merry, they look good in family on all of our bodies even as adults, so with kids, you Christmas photos, and of course, the children love have to make sure they’re properly protected with looking at it. the right vaccines, and of course, supplement with But there’s a catch – many of these decorations and the necessary vitamins. items we put up during the holidays can actually Plan and make sure you have contingencies in pose a health risk for children. If you’re not at home place. We know kids have the tendency to reach 88

alex for junk food and candy when you’re traveling, but For something sweeter and tangier, give your it’s important that they still have the necessary kids the Nutrilite™ Kids Concentrated Fruits and nutrients needed to help keep them healthy and Vegetables Food Supplement Chewable Tablet that safe from any illness. will give them naturally sourced key phytonutrients You can try the Nutrilite™ Kids Vitamins and Minerals that equal five servings of fruits and vegetables. Food Supplement Chewable Tablet that gives Remember that traveling has different risks and them 11 important vitamins, beta carotene, and 4 every environment is different, so fortify your kids’ minerals! It’s also made with acerola concentrate health not just before the beginning of your holiday and tropical fruit concentrates, and something the journey, but to also maintain being vigilant about kids will love: it comes in fun soccer ball designs! their health even when you’re on the go. Then all you have to do is relax and enjoy your holiday! 99

4 How to keep yourself #lifepegs energized during the holiday stress Picture this: you’re with your family on a grand holiday trip, drinking fine wine at night and having fancy dinners at your hotel. Or maybe you’re the type who likes to go to the beach when you have the chance. But as soon as you go back to work, does you holiday break suddenly feel like a distant memory? For some, the holidays energize them. On the other hand, others go back to work and the first thing they tell their coworker is, “I wasn’t able to try all the activities because I was so tired!” Vacations are fun, but holidays can be stressful. This year, you’ll be able to deck the halls and join the merriment with these three tips that will help you keep your mood and energy at an abundant supply this Christmas! Make exercise a daily habit. We know that not everybody has the willpower to get up at 5 a.m. to go for a morning run, but who says you can’t do simple workouts at home? To get things going, start with doing 10 jumping jacks, 10 push-ups, 10 lunges, and 10 squats as soon as you get out of bed. It’s easy, it’s not going to take up an hour of your time, and it’s going to get your blood pumping. Remember that exercise enhances blood flow and helps push oxygen throughout your body, so it’s going to give you that surge you need to get through your itinerary for all your vacation days. To make the most out of your mini-workout routine, you can even reach for some supplements. The Nutrilite™ Daily - 11 1100

Vitamins + 8 Minerals Food Supplement alex Tablet to make sure that even when you’re on the go, you have all the nutrients you need vitamin C content and keep your energy high to get through each day, and the Nutrilite™ with seven B vitamins found in the Natural B Omega 3 Complex, Fish Oil Food Supplement complex tablets. Softgel Capsule provides you with EPA Lastly, stay away from too much sweets. You and DHA, which, when combined, can help might think they’re the perfect solution since maintain the health of cell membranes, you’ll be having a sugar rush, but here’s the keep cholesterol levels healthy, and may downside: the sugar rush is going to leave help relieve the symptoms of arthritis. you drained a few hours later when you It’s also important that you protect yourself find that you can’t participate in any holiday from sickness – give your body the additional activities anymore! This is because you’re energy and immunity you need from the going to crash, so it’s best to limit your harsh elements you encounter on vacation. portion sizes and figure out the amount of Take the Nutrilite™ Acerola C - Vitamin sugar in the food you eat. C with Acerola and Cherry Concentrate The holiday season is about to go into Food Supplement Chewable Tablet and full swing, so you better come prepared! the Ntrilite™ Natural B-Complex Food Remember these steps when you start to Supplement Tablet to keep your immune feel drained or stressed and remember that system strong with acerola cherry’s high the more you get into the habit of following these tips, the easier things are going to get. 1111

5 Ace your holiday look #lifepegs with these beauty products Christmas is the most wonderful time of the Make sure to follow up with the MIYU 3in1 Whitening year, and it’s also a chance to show off your makeup Toner to tighten pores, and the MIYU 3in1 Whitening skills outside of your usual work week makeup look! Moisturizer SPF30 PA++ helps brighten the skin while Here’s how you can master your beauty routine over keeping you save from UV rays with SPF30. the holidays. When you have this skincare routine down to Keep in mind that makeup is supposed to help a T, we doubt you’d even need makeup. Instead, you enhance your natural features, not mask them. try investing in a simple tinted lip balm, keep your So, before anything else, you have to take care of brow routine on point, and keep your look fresh and your skin! We know it can be a hassle to take all of natural with your favorite CC cream or foundation! your makeup and skincare products on vacation, so Make sure you pick products that have SPF so you you’ll probably only pick the best of the best. also protect your skin. The best thing about this is that you don’t have to look cakey, especially with a BB Don’t worry about missing out the most or CC cream – you can layer these product until you important skincare products with the MIYU Radiant get the coverage you want, and still get that radiant bundle. The MIYU 3in1 Whitening Cleanser helps finish. Make your look pop by putting on some sultry remove dirt, whiten skin, and retain your skin’s eye shadow, a stunning lip color, and a good pop of moisture to keep it hydrated, supple, and bright. highlighter on your cheekbones. 1122

alex Event coverage of 6 PhytoPowder drinking sessions BER months in the Philippines are often marked We kicked things off with the Phytomix training, by a series of Christmas parties, school reunions, where we taught you how to create Phytopowder family gatherings, and dinners out with friends. One cocktails. But what’s a little tutorial without trying common denominator for these gatherings is, of the drinks, right? course, alcohol. To keep the party going the first fifteen teams Of course, we’re quick to celebrate with you, with three members each, who registered during but with the Amway twist. From September to the event, qualified to join the Bucket Challenge, October, we celebrated Freedom Fridays with the wherein the fastest team to finish 800ml of the Phyotopowder Drinking Sessions in all ADCs! Phytopowder cocktail will be held winners! Check out the photos during the Phytopowder Drinking Sessions and Bucket Challenge! See you at the next drinking session! 1133

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new silver producers 8 Silver Producers at ADC Davao Al-ag, Arlin Bejod & Al-ag, Ruel Decosto Albarando, Graciel Sarmineto & Albarando, Arnel Aranjuez, Irish Anjela Israel & Aranjuez, Paredes Cruz, Elizabeth Albor & Cruz, Marcel Afable Fortinez, Ronan Ian Antonio Hilario, Kyndell Abaya & Hilario, Shiela Mae Anda Macasaet, Sersie Ibanez & Macasaet, Julis Matacsi Magnifico, Francisco Aribal Samuya, Rochelle Marcelino Sandique, John Fran & Sandique, Gay Ramos Tuburan, Josephine Esmeralda Yap, Charisse Sy 1155

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