RE: Vitalize

In boundless service and selflessness, we touch lives. Many continue their service for our disconnected brothers and sisters, despite the ongoing pandemic and many adversities this country has went through. Today, on the final Episode of the SPECTRUM 2021 Podcasts, we take a closer look on the importance of service through the actions of the youth during these times of uncertainty. “From the Ground Up” features Nina Tiburcio, The Butterfly PH’s Marketing and Publicity Co-head who gives us a brief background on their organization and projects, while encouraging us to take initiative and give what we can to those in need-for the betterment of all lives.

'Product check out--Confirmed!' Well, everyone can admit we've shopped online at least once during quarantine: it's all part of the boredom. Yet, what components make online shopping ethical for the environment? In today's Episode of SPECTRUM 2021 Podcasts, we hurl through the many ways on how online shopping can become an outlet for sustainability and plastic-free usage. Elizabeth Hoyumpa, a manager from American Express, stars in “A Sustainable Salut,” and is equipped with the necessary knowledge to help us transition into an eco-friendly approach in shopping; whilst motivating us to embody a responsible consumer.

The great Oprah Winfrey once said, "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing what excites you." But come to think of it, what hinders us from transcending our talents and skills? Is it our fears, insecurities, and doubts? How can we use these for the benefit of ourselves and others? This episode features the Executive Director of Angkla PH, Mr. Reinier Navarro. Angkla PH is a youth-led non-profit organization that advocates and promotes mental health. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special message on empowering ourselves and channelling our abilities for the greater good.

Bringing happiness to members of the community who are long overdue for some of it in their life can just entail evaluating what brings you joy in the comfort of your home. Today on RE:Vitalize, Renelyn Tan-Castillejos, a certified KonMari consultant and founder of home organizing company Yorokobo, discusses the advantages of dedicating time for tidying up and how they’ve been able to spark a sense of generosity within others through their line of work.

Many factors come into play when determining your motivation in doing a specific activity. May it be from waking up in the early hours to accomplish tasks or to finally sign up for that org that you have similar advocacies with. One thing is for certain, you think about how this would benefit you or even better–the greater community. For the opening episode of RE:Vitalize, we dig deeper into the relevance of pursuing a mindset of selflessness and generosity from within. Guest speaker Emma Peckson, Chief Marketing Officer of the organization Step Up PH, joins us as she illustrates what fulfilment behaving altruistically brings to one’s being and to the people surrounding us.