Tupperware is back!

                                                                           

                                

Years ago, when you say Tupperware, people automatically understand you’re referring to plastic food containers, in the same way that saying Colgate means toothpaste, Shellane refers to LPG and Kodak to pictures.

But in recent years, with the advent of newer food container brands, Tupperware seems bound to totally lose its top-of-mind recall.  Until last week when Fullerlife Direct Selling Philippines, Inc. announced it is changing its company name to Tupperware Brands Philippines and promised a stronger, more dynamic marketing thrust to sell not just Tupperware but six other brands– Colour Collection, Ivana, Playtex, Circus, and Hanes.

We will also be seeing a revival of the world-renowned Tupperware Party.

“It’s a tradition that Tupperware has long been known for. The new Tupperware Party will feature product demos, cooking lessons, exclusive deals and fun learning sessions, as we hope to train our dealers in a fun way, help them earn in a real way and provide lifestyle solutions to consumers in a purposeful way. This year, dealers can expect the most lucrative earning opportunities and incentives only from Tupperware Brands Philippines,” added Cherry McCaffrey, marketing director.

So now, if you’re almost as old as me, you can maybe expect more people to understand that when you say Tupperware, you definitely mean plastic – both in the figurative or literal sense.      

Dinner with Giselle and Tongkat Ali

Attended a bloggers’ dinner with Giselle Sanchez at Fish & Co in Greenbelt 3 the other night. She and hubby Emil wanted to share the wonders of Tongkat Ali (Enduranz) which helped them conceive their second child.

First, let me say kudos to Emil for being brave and agreeing to share his experience to the public. Most men would never do such a thing. In most cases, the wives simply assume they’re  the ones with reproductive problems. But as most experts would say, going for a sperm count is actually a simple and easy procedure and doing so immediately resolves 50% of the problem.

According to Giselle, they have been trying to get pregnant for years, and even had to buy Tongkat Ali from Dubai at such exhorbitant prices. Until they found out that Enduranz is available locally at a very cheap prince -- around P20 per capsule!

Enduranz’ main ingredient is of course Tongkat Ali – it’s actually an herbal supplement that brings back the normal testosterone level of men. It can help in male infertility problems and erectile dysfunction. It is also proven that this kind of herb can produce arousal and sexual motivation.

        

The capsule also contains Malunggay which is known to have anti-oxidant properties and has high calcium content; Banaba which improves glucose and metabolism, and Gotu Kola is known to be an aphrodisiac because of its capabilities to enhance mental abilities, improving blood circulation, wound healing, anti-stress and works against rheumatism.

Word of warning to women though: Enduranz is FOR MEN ONLY. We thought it necessary to remind everyone of this since Giselle shared funny stories of older women approaching her to say they have been taking Enduranz!

Enduranz is available in all Mercury Drug, Watsons, and in all leading drugstores in the Philippines.

Celebrate health and fitness with Century Tuna Superbods Run!!

Running enthusiasts get to be a part of the sexiest run of the century as Century Tuna holds Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, on February 21, 2010 at the Bonifacio Global City.

The event, which was launched recently at the National Sports Grill in Greenbelt, will gather the country’s hottest celebrities and running enthusiasts to participate in exhilarating race events as well as to enjoy exciting activities, raffle treats, freebies and a lot of other surprises.

“As a brand dedicated to health and wellness, Century Tuna is not only committed to delighting customers with high-quality, delicious and healthy products, but also through events and activities that encourage and inspire people to start an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Century Canning Corporation general manager Gold Tantoco.

Century Tuna Senior Product Manager Gela Gamboa, GM Gold Tantotco and guest

Reema Chanco with Leo Po

Besides Tantoco, on hand to welcome guests from the media were Century Tuna executives Leo Po and senior product manager Angela Gamboa. Century Corned Tuna celebrity endorser Derek Ramsay and Superbods 2009 winners Van Victor Leaño and Theresa Fenger also graced the media launch hosted by athletic TV personality Reema Chanco.

According to Gamboa, Century Tuna has collaborated with the country’s top running coach Rio de la Cruz of RunRio to ensure a fun-filled event for runners and guests. Gamboa further explained that the event also aims to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

In a short presentation, Gamboa also explained what runners and guests could expect during the event. Runners can choose from four race events: 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km, where at stake are big cash prizes and special gift packs for male and female top finishers. Highlighting the event is the Superbods Go-See, where all race finishers get a chance to become the next image models of Century Tuna and win P100,000.

Century Tuna Superbods 2009 Theresa Fenger and Victor Van Leano  with Derek Ramsey and Kaye Lopez of Runrio

Exciting activities are also set to take place such as capoeira and yoga exhibitions and free Century Tuna recipes and delicious treats. A raffle-for-a-cause will also be held, where participants who present as many Century Tuna labels at the drop-off areas at registration venues and at the event itself get to win big prizes. For every label dropped, a corresponding donation will go to the UNICEF and the WWF.

To get a feel of the fit and healthy lifestyle, guests enjoyed a mini workout with bikes by Fitness First. They were also given a free fitness assessment and information on Fitness First programs and services in preparation for the Run.

With the Superbods Run, Century Tuna aims to give health buffs an exciting way to get fit and healthy this 2010. To know more about the event, visit www.centurysuperbodsrun.ph.