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Valeria Doctors: Redefining landscape of PH dentistry, aesthetic medicine
June 13, 2022 1:30 p.m.
Launched on April 2, 2022, Valeria Doctors aims to redefine the landscape of Dentistry and Aesthetic Medicine in the Philippines.
Owned by three young and promising professionals, Dr. Patricia Diana Suiza, Dr. Lieth Momani and Dr. Brian Punzal, Valeria is set to leave footprints in the global industry as they venture not only in providing excellent and world class clinical practice but also in promoting Medical and Dental Tourism.
Dr. Suiza, President of Valeria Doctors always wants to be different and to make a difference. Valeria is her brainchild.
While her colleagues build multilocated practices, she embarks on learning the ins and outs of Aesthetic Medicine since her husband, Dr. Momani is a certified Aesthetic Doctor and Cosmetic Surgeon.
Together, they build an empire rooted on their skills and passion.
She hired business coaches and mentors and took up Entrepreneurial development courses to further her knowledge outside her dental profession. She is now being tagged as the Queen of Veneers by her growing number of patients and supporters. She also specializes in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Momani is a rising superstar in the field of Cosmetic Surgery and is being known for his natural-looking and scarless techniques which he developed himself.
Dr.Punzal, a pride of Ilocos Norte, who is also a cosmetic dentist, wows the world with his superb skills in Oral Surgery and Endodontics.
Valeria Doctors boasts about providing patients a VIP experience apart from quality services.
“There are a lot of doctors who can do what we can. After all, we all go through rigorous studies and trainings so we don’t want to underestimate our colleagues. However, not everyone can do things the way we do. It is the “how” that sets us apart. While others aim to be known for what they do, we wish to be remembered for how we make people feel– The confidence that they gain after going through smile transformation or cosmetic enhancements, the feeling of being important and the total improvement on perception of oneself among a lot”. “Me, when I talk, I always say that we should treat every patient the way we would want our mother to be treated; or to be attended to”. (Dr. Suiza)
Valeria Doctors also vows to adapt to current trends by going into Digital Dentistry and investing on quality aesthetic machines and LASERs.
They also operate on a paperless system and even provide virtual consultations.
The owners believe that the key to survive a fast changing world to to not get tired of learning. “It is through continuous education that we sustain a high standard of practice and it is a commitment to our patients” (Dr. Suiza).
“In Dentistry and Aesthetic Medicine, even our minimum standard should be high—at the very least, a clinic should have licensed and well-trained doctors, doctors’ procedures should not be done by non doctors and an outstanding sterilization protocol is a must”.
Since Valeria Doctors is technically a baby, the people behind it are rabid game changers.
“The goal is to always be able to deliver the ultimate treatment for the patients and the cost should be a secondary consideration. At the end of the day, get what we pay for”. To exalt the practice, we need to keep pushing the needle and we have to keep raising the bar of excellence. We have to be the change that we wish to see in the industry and it starts with the willpower.
“It has always been my dream to be a household name in whatever path I choose to pursue. I have been very vocal about my ambition to be known for my advocacies and my skillset. Truth is, finding my passion has been difficult. In the beginning, I thought it was surgery; I thought it was blood; until I figured it’s in “beauty”. In the journey, I realized that the best way to emerge is by viewing my dreams from the perspective of help. I used to question myself about what I want but everything changed when I started to ask how I can help—how can I help the industry? How can I give more integrity to our profession? How can I best serve our patients? How can I make a significant change that will create an impact in a global state?”
In our current world where beauty is viewed differently and critically, Valeria Doctors finds a space to build and nurture. As doctors, Valeria focuses on three things in specific order of importance: HEALTH, FUNCTIONALITY and AESTHETICS.
For a list of their dental services and aesthetic procedures, visit valeriadoctors.com
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To book an appointment: https://mm.mymedsph.com/dental/yoqtlCAA
Valeria Doctors is located at SB-01, 2nd Floor Bldg B, The Red Dot, C. Raymundo Avenue, Rosario, Pasig City.
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Atayde bats for moratorium on student loan payments during emergencies, calamities
March 17, 2023 9:00 p.m.
STUDENTS won’t have to worry paying their loans during times of calamities and emergencies, as Quezon City first district Congressman Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde has introduced a moratorium on the payment of student loans administered by higher educational institutions (HEIs).
The House Bill 7279, which Atayde filed last Feb. 21, headed into its first reading six days later in the Committee on Higher and Technical Education, chaired by Baguio City Rep. Mark O. Go.
He said the bill — once it turns to a law — will halt the payment of all the fees, charges, and costs relating to student loans and technical-vocational training institutions (TVIs) or by the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UNIFAST) during emergencies.
It will cover all students residing in areas declared to be under a state of calamity or emergency — those who are enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs), private HEIs, and public and private TVIs.
“We have to find a way to help our students and their families, when natural or even these man-made calamities hit them hard. We just have to make everything easy for them including a moratorium on the payment of student loans,” Atayde said. “It is a burden on a student and their family especially in difficult times like aftermath of typhoon, fire and earthquakes, among other disasters.”
“In the order of spending, student loans will be their least priority since spending will go mostly to basic necessities for survival,” Atayde added.
The moratorium shall be effective for the duration of the state of calamity or emergency and for 30 days after its lifting. No penalties shall be collected on the deferred payments.
“To provide adequate relief and protection to our students in times of calamities and emergencies, this measure shall allow the deferral of student loan collections for a reasonable period during and after the onset of disasters.”
The Quezon City lawmaker cited also the availability of the moratorium, which shall not adversely affect the status of the students concerned with regard to their eligibility for re-enrollment on the succeeding semesters or terms, or their eligibility for graduation.
“The proposed legislation doesn’t prevent public and private HEIs from implementing more favorable forms of payment relief or assistance to students affected by disasters, prohibiting students from voluntarily waiving the moratorium on student loan payments, or availing subsidies and assistance from the government,” Atayde concluded.
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ShopeePay now available as a payment method for App Store, other Apple services in PH
March 16, 2023 1:59 p.m.
Beginning today, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, is now available as a payment method for Apple services in the Philippines. Customers can use their ShopeePay account to pay for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, and iTunes Store purchases, iCloud storage and more.
The addition of ShopeePay as an Apple ID payment method offers a new way to pay for Apple services without needing a credit card and still allows for easy, secure one-tap purchasing from Apple products including iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Customers can manage their Apple ID payment information in Settings on iPhone and iPad, or on their Mac or PC.
Agatha Soh, Director at ShopeePay commented, “ShopeePay is committed to meeting the needs of users who are increasingly expecting seamless payments across all platforms. We are excited to offer ShopeePay as a convenient payment option for our customers, and expand access to digital payments, benefitting more users.”
For more information on how to add ShopeePay as a payment method, please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201266 or https://shopee.ph/m/ShopeePay-Apple-ID-PH.
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Be bolder, braver, more confident at SM Supermalls’ Women’s Month celebration!
March 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Ladies, take center stage as SM celebrates Women Power throughout the month of March. Lots of activities both online and on-ground are in store to empower women and girls all over the country.
Join the Future of Women Global Summit
SM Supermalls will be joining UN Women in kicking off the IWD 2023 celebration through a women’s summit on March 8, at the SM Aura Premier Samsung Hall. Focusing on the future of women in ICT, the two-part event will gather young women, country leaders, policy makers, and advocates together to share perspectives and affirm their commitment to supporting digital equality for women and girls.
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Support your local Womenpreneurs
Great finds for ladies are on sale at the SM Womenpreneur Market! This pop-up of small and medium businesses owned by women for women will give you everything you need from food and beauty to wellness and fashion!
Wednesdays are for women!
Shopping on Wednesdays has become even more tempting because the Women’s Wednesday Sale is back! Achieve the glow-up you deserve with special discounts, deals, and promos on fashion, beauty, and fitness exclusively for women every Wednesday of March. So don’t hold back on your shopping; you deserve all these and more!
A beautiful treat of wellness all for you
Forda glow-up and pampering sesh tayo this month because lots of self-care deals are available at the Women’s Wellness Sale. Avail of great deals from wellness salons on facials, hair and body treatments, nail care, and massage from March 1 to March 31.
And more deals online!
Special deals are up for women via the SM Malls Online app. Get the best brand offerings every Wednesday from shoes and beauty and wellness to home and hobbies. Use the code WOMEN and get an extra 10% off, capped at 250. What’s great is that there’s no minimum purchase required!
Also, a collection of brand vouchers will be sent to all women SM Malls Online shoppers valid all month. Wait for your Beauty Pass and give yourself the retail therapy you deserve with tons of discounts, GWP deals, samplers, in-store pick up bonuses, and mystery boxes!
Plus, the SM Malls Online app will be hosting self-care sessions online. Follow SM Supermalls on social media to get a dose of starter packages, Get-Ready-With-Me routines, and beauty products that your favorite beauty experts swear by.
Photo courtesy of SM City East Ortigas
Photo courtesy of SM City Manila
Celebrate Women Power on IG!
Capture the beauty and power of women at the beautiful spots and installations all over SM. Be free to express your own uniqueness and creativity in the specially-designed selfie spaces in partnership with Selfie Studio. Don’t forget to tag us on IG!
We don’t know about you but exciting days await every SM woman. So be bolder, braver, and more confident! With these activities, you can confidently step forward in fashion, beauty, wellness, and express yourselves to make a positive impact.
Stay updated on all things women this IWD 2023 by visiting www.smsupermalls.com and following @smsupermalls on social media.
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