JR. NBA/JR.WNBA PHILIPPINES 2016 PRESENTED BY ALASKA TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH BASKETBALL PARTICIPATION

Online Registration Now Live at www.jrnba.asia/philippines

More Than 36,000 Players and 2,700 Coaches Have Participated in the Program Since 2007 The Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska will return to the Philippines for the ninth consecutive year from Jan. 23-April 24. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-14.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents. During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth in 32 countries.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska is comprised of four stages: skills clinics in schools and communities, Regional Selection Camps, a National Training Camp and an NBA experience trip.
The skills clinics will be held nationwide from January

through April with stops in Bukidnon, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Metro Manila and Puerto Princesa, and first-time locations in Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite. Select players from these clinics will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in tryouts during the Regional Selection Camps, which will be held in Baguio (Feb. 20-21), Davao (Feb. 27-28), Cebu (March 5-6) and Metro Manila (April 9-10). The top 50 boys and 24 girls from the Regional Selection Camps will advance to the National Training Camp in Manila April 22-24.

An NBA and WNBA player or legend will be in attendance at the National Training Camp to help train and inspire the finalists. The program will culminate with the selection of 10 Jr. NBA and five Jr. WNBA All-Stars who will travel on an overseas NBA experience trip together with fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia. The 2015 Jr. NBA All-Stars traveled to China to watch the NBA Global Games in Shenzhen featuring the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers.

“The Jr. NBA Philippines is the league’s longest-running youth basketball program outside the United States,” said NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson. “The program continues to positively impact the lives of children, parents, and coaches, and reinforces the positive values that go beyond the four corners of the court. Together with Alaska, we are committed to providing world-class basketball instruction to more communities to further our mission of encouraging an active lifestyle among Filipino youth.”

“These holistic programs train children to be confident, disciplined and hardworking because Alaska Milk Corporation aims to prepare them to be winners in life in the future,” said Alaska Marketing Director Blen Fernando. “Moreover, this year’s program includes new locations such as Batangas, Catanduanes and Cavite to reach more children and coaches and discover unique talents across the country.”
In addition to the player camps and clinics, the search for the 2016 Jr. NBA Coach of the Year will begin on Jan. 22 in Manila, which will be led by Jr. NBA Head Coaches Craig Brown and Chris Sumner along with Alaska Power Camp Coach Jeff Cariaso. Ten Jr. NBA and four Jr. WNBA coaches will be selected as finalists and trained at the National Training Camp.

Through the promotion of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle, Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska continues to be an effective platform in implementing Alaska Milk’s NUTRITION.ACTION.CHAMPION. program that helps address the issue of overweight and undernourished children in the Philippines.

CloudFone, Gatorade, and Globe Telecom serve as Official Partners of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA in the Philippines, while Spalding is a Supporting Partner. ABS-CBN Sports + Action, Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV are the Official NBA Broadcasters of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA in the Philippines.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls ages 10-14. Coaches and participants can now register online at www.jrnba.asia/philippines, where the program terms and conditions can be found.

Fans can also follow Jr. NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines. For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/philsnba) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/nba_philippines).

To learn more about the Alaska Milk Corporation, visit www.alaskamilk.com and www.playph.com.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League. The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 49 languages, and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2015-16 season featured 100 international players from 37 countries and territories. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA.com and the NBA app, which achieved record traffic during the 2014-15 season, as well as NBA TV. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 960 million likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

About Alaska Milk

Alaska Milk recognizes the need of Filipino children for proper nutrition. According to the 2011 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), it was revealed that 3 out of 10 children aged 5-10 years were underweight while 8 out of 100 children of the same age were overweight, making malnutrition and obesity two of the most pressing nutritional problems in the Philippines today. Alaska Milk is committed to help provide proper nutrition through its leading brands, Alaska Powdered Milk Drink and Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink. It contains 20+ essential nutrients that help children reach their full growth potential. Aside from proper nutrition, an active lifestyle is needed in order to shape and nurture healthier children. Because of this, Alaska Milk encourages children to “go out and play” through its NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. programs: Alaska Basketball and Football Power Camps and Cups, Alaska IronKids Triathlon, Alaska Family Run and Alaska Cycle Philippines. At the same time, Alaska Milk has a professional basketball team, the 14-time PBA champion, Alaska Aces, which continues to inspire the youth to become future champions who are guided by positive values. Finally, Alaska Milk partners with excellent local and international organizations who share the same objectives, vision, and values namely the Philippine Basketball Association, National Basketball Association, World Triathlon Corporation, Cycle Asia, Makati and Alabang Football Schools and Sunrise Events, Incorporated.

ATC GINKGO BILOBA: A Brain Enhancer and A Growth Mindset!!

Time and again we hear entrepreneurs or prominent individuals tell us that the right mindset will bring us accomplishment. We hear it so often yet we know little of its essence. If you think innate talent and intelligence alone will bring you success, you’re wrong. You need to have a growth mindset. Develop your talents and know that there is always something new to learn. If you continue this process, you are creating the desire to strive for greatness and this will deliver you to your goals. To assist you in enhancing your learning skills, there’s ATC Ginkgo Biloba.

ATC Ginkgo Biloba is made of gingko biloba and maiden tree extracts. These two extracts are known to help sharpen the memory along with following a healthy diet and keeping your mind active.Gingko Biloba is also helpful in regulating blood flow to the brain thus, lowering the possibility of having Stroke. It is also capable of protecting and healing damaged cells caused by medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Glaucoma.  In addition, it can also alleviate mental depression and mood disorders. Note that, ATC Ginkgo Biloba is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

ATC Ginkgo Biloba is recommended to be taken ­­­­­1 softgel capsule per day after meal with warm water. Nail your holiday performance by mastering the steps or knowing the lyrics with ATC Gingko Biloba.

 ATC Ginkgo Biloba is P6.00 SRP per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. 

ATC Ginkgo Biloba, the Brain Enhancer. 

ATC Fish Oil: Put Your Hearts to Heart Health with ATC Fish Oil!

 “Beautifully confident with a heart” this has been a remarkable ending phrase from our Miss Universe representative PiaWurtzbach. What she pertains to, is the trait of us Filipinos in putting heart and passion above the things we do. Putting heart on the things that’s important to us makes the deed even more valuable. One thing we must all put our hearts into also, is in heart health.

When it comes to heart health, it’s important to be mindful, alert and always cautious.  This includes the little things we do like our diets, activities, our emotions or even the supplements we take. When we think of heart health we must have something that can help us guard our most precious organ, and that is possible with the help of 

ATC FishOil.

ATC Fish Oil has Omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA which are essential nutrients for a healthier heart. This combination helps lower blood pressure, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack. Aside from that, ATC Fish Oil also boosts the immune system, enhances cognitive function and improves blood circulation. ATC Fish Oil is also known to slow the development of plaque in the arteries and reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm. EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid, and DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, found in ATC Fish Oil are nutrients extracted from cold water fishes and these are also beneficial for the brain and eyes.

Put some heart into heart health with ATC Fish Oil! 

ATC Fish Oil is P6.00 SRP per capsule, 

available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. 

ATC Fish Oil, your protection against heart attack and stroke.

LiverMarin: Be Healthy and Secure your Liver with ATC LiverMarin

Liver health must be taken seriously. Yes, it is an organ that weighs only a few pounds but it performs several essential functions all at once. Primarily, it takes a crucial part in your overall health and the body needs your liver to digest most of what you consume. You take your meds, your liver break them down. You drink alcohol, the liver filters it and with this process, some of the liver cells die. Everything you eat or drink, puts the liver into work so if you won’t be mindful on what you consume, surely your liver will give you health problems that you will regret. ATC Healthcare is here to ensure your liver health is protected with LiverMarin.

LiverMarin is a dietary supplement containing 250mg of Silymarin or Milk Thistle, and 100mg of Sodium Ascorbate. Silymarin protects your liver by acting as an antioxidant, promoting the growth of new liver cells and preventing liver damage. 

Regular intake of LiverMarin also helps in preventing hepatitis A and B, managing SGPT and SGOT levels and insulin overproduction. However, this is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

It is recommended to take 1 capsule 3 times a day before meals, or as prescribed by your doctor. LiverMarin is P9.00 SRP per capsule,

 available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. 

LiverMarin, dahil liver mo, sagot mo!

REDUCIN: BeThe Healthy Size with ATC Reducin

Obesity is a problem of every society. No matter where you go, we hear about its statistics and the danger it poses. Every time the weighing scale says you put on a pound or two, you are opening a window to higher blood pressure, bad cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar level and inflammation. With these changes, cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack and chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension take effect. Don’t compromise your health, there’s Reducin to aid you in leading a healthier lifestyle.

Reducin is a 120mg capsule of Orlistat, a gastric and pancreatic lipase inhibitor for obesity management. It works by preventing some of the fat in foods eaten from being absorbed in the intestines then excreting these fat through the stool. Along with a low-calorie diet and proper exercise, Reducin can help you get back on track and lose all those extra pounds. With Reducin, you may get to break free from obesity, diabetes, and other health risks with high costs. Always have the healthy size with Reducin! If symptoms persist, see your physician immediately.

Reducin is recommended to be taken 3 times a day before every meal, 

or as instructed by your doctor.

 If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose should be omitted.

 Reducin is P29.50 SRP per capsule, available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide.

 Reduce as in with Reducin.

ATC COQ10 : Make a Healthy Habit with COQ10

Just a few weeks ago we’re all busy crossing out lists for the holiday season, 2016 has begun so as our new year’s resolution lists. A new year is always a great time for new beginnings, and starting new habits. The holiday season is one of our greatest excuse to pig out and eat all our hearts desires, and now we’re all eager to enroll to the gym and cut down on sweets or rice. The start of a new year does that do us, which is good. It inflicts positivity and perseverance.

A good heart comes from maintained good habits, if the heart dwells on a good body, it will perform well and healthily. Good habits are not just about doing well, it is by continuous efforts of choosing to eat healthily and workout so your body can stay healthy.

ATC Coenzyme Q10 is great for the heart as it helps improve its ability to pump more blood. It also lowers the viscosity of the blood, making it easier for the heart to function properly.

 However, ATC Coenzyme Q10 is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

ATC Coenzyme Q10 is made possible by 

ATC Healthcare International, Your life ally! 

ATC Coenzyme Q10 is sold at SRP P 18.00 per soft gel. 

 ATC Coenzyme Q10 is available at Mercury Drugs 

and all leading drugstores nationwide.

ATC BitterGo: Make Your Life Sweet with BitterGo!

BitterGo

Life is Sweet

Eating sweets brings a different kind of joy and satisfaction, and as much as we try to deny that we don’t need it in our lives, well we do. A birthday is never complete when there’s no cake at the table, and the long sigh you make when they’re finally slicing the cake for all your guests to share is just priceless.

So when you hear the doctor tells you that you have to cut back on eating sweets because of diabetes, it’s a complete bummer, but don’t fret. Bakeries and baking products has a variety of alternatives for people who can’t eat much sugar but enjoys eating sweets. The joy of eating sweets is a priceless feeling especially for people who are older, the feeling of taking a bite of a chocolate cake or a candy is that, it brings you back to your childhood when all your worries were as small as a pea. Don’t be scared to revisit your childhood with BitterGo. BitterGo is a dietary food supplement that is a combination of Ampalaya Powder, Banaba Powder, Luyang Dilaw, and Bawang Powder.

 All these combined natural elements have the ability to help manage your insulin levels. It could also aid in lowering your blood sugar levels, which is a complication to people with diabetes.

BitterGo is only P7.50 per capsule, 

available at Mercury Drug 

and all leading drugstores nationwide.

 Go na go with BitterGo!