Wellness in Environment: Philippine Airlines issued a statement on its Facebook page stating that the airline will no longer transport "any and all types of primates destined for cruel research and experimentation." The airline's statement explains that this new policy is a direct result of PETA's relentless efforts to urge it to stop shipping primates destined for painful and deadly experiments.

"Since earlier this year, PETA Asia and our affiliates have protested colorfully at Philippine Airlines offices around the world. Recently, PETA Asia activists even visited two of the company's ticket offices to let customers know about the cruelty that they were supporting by flying on the airline. Other activists also lent a helping hand by conducting demonstrations at Philippine Airlines offices in Sydney, Taipei, Seoul, and elsewhere."
From: Jason Baker 
Vice President
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia

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CELEBRATE WORLD PEACE IN YOUR PLACE, IN YOUR COMPANY OR IN YOUR CIVIC CLUBS WITH WELLNESS FOR PEACE BY AMBASSADOR ZARA JANE JUAN STARTING SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 ONWARDS....."PATUNGO SA MAPAYAPA, MALUSOG AT MAASENSONG PINOY!!!"........ In response to World Health Organization’s call to lessen the augment of lifestyle diseases of stroke, cancer & diabetes; and in compliance to United Nations’ Climate Change Peace Building Campaign, the program Wellness Series on Tour® is back! Penned by Ambassador Zara Jane Juan from her remarkable experiences as Ambassador of Goodwill since 2003, Wellness for Peace® is a Modular Program for Nation-Building implemented through Seminars and Workshops meant to achieve peace at home, at school and at the workplace, by using the Author’s guidelines on wellness in mind, body, spirit, environment & economics. Now on Sponsored Tour, it gives FREE One Hour Wellness for Peace® Workshop to selected leaders and policy makers who are members of the Civic Clubs especially Rotary, Zonta, Soroptimist and Jaycees International. The said workshop is also given for free to selected government, private and media offices. It consists of yoga for stress management, wellness food tips, and peace leadership tips, plus it has wellness games and prizes to add some spice! This interactive sensible workshop is a swift practical wellness for everyone and can be included in significant events on health, women, men, children, environment, technology, business, arts, education, culture, sports, and good governance. The Sponsors of the Tour will also allot goods for the organizers of significant events as ex-deal sponsorship whenever the workshop is included in their schedule. Thus, may we invite you to participate by reserving your target date in Metro Manila, Philippines starting September 2013 onwards. We shall entertain two bookings per month. Should you find this interesting, kindly give us a call or text us @ smart mobile 639295197788 for your target schedule. To confirm your participation in the Wellness Series Tour®, kindly e-mail your intention and details to: wellnesspilipinas@yahoo.com.ph For bookings to other countries and other places, and for any more of your concerns, please call the Author directly at +639266787938. Thank you and wishing you all the best always! Peace & Love! God bless you! Wellness Pilipinas! Group of Companies

Profile of Ambassador ZARA JANE JUAN Author & Resource Speaker, Wellness for Peace® Modular Program (Climate Change Peace Building Adaptation Campaign, Philippine Contribution to United Nations International Day of Peace 2011) Internet Journalist & Peace Ambassador, UN International Day of Peace (Sailing for Peace Worldwide Peace Vigil 2011-2015) Citations as Author, Resource Speaker, Media Practitioner & Peace Ambassador: University of the Philippines Manila as UN Ambassador for International Day of Peace 2011 Far Eastern University of the Philippines as Guest Speaker on Climate Change & Wellness Medal of Honor Awardee by Diocese of Novaliches Philippines Rotary Club of Loyola Heights QC as writer, resource speaker, television host and producer, advocate of culture, arts, environment, women and children's causes, proponent of wellness and animal protection Catholic Educational Association of the Phil (CEAP) for the significant role and contribution to health and wellness, transformative education and stewardship of creation Office of the President (NCRFW) on “Wellness in Mind, Body, Spirit, Environment & Economics, a tool for Nation-Building” Royal Order of Sulu and Sabah as Lady Knight and Ambassador of Goodwill Children International as Ambassador of Goodwill on “Sailing for Peace Program Philippines” Her List of Citations as Author & Resource Speaker: Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Heart Center on "Colors of Wellness" Plaque of Appreciation from Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) on “Innovative Mind & Body” Plaque of Appreciation from Office of the President NCDA on “Innovative Mind & Body” Certificate of Appreciation from Roman Catholic Bishop of Novaliches Educational System (RCBN-ES) on “Innovative Mind & Body” Certificate of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila Plaque of Appreciation from St. Mary’s Pasay “On Mentoring Kids & Teens to Become Young Leaders” Plaque of Appreciation on “Integrity in the Workplace” by San Lorenzo School, San Pedro Laguna Plaque of Appreciation from San Roque Catholic School on “Corporate Communication” Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” & “Vocation @ Work” from Treasury of the Golden Word School Plaque of Appreciation on “Innovative Styles in Teaching” from Assoc of Private Schools in Batangas City Plaque of Appreciation on “Colors of Wellness” from Assoc of Private Schools in Baguio City Plaque of Recognition on “Innovative Mind & Body” from Dr. Carlos Lanting College, QC Plaque of Appreciation on Leadership Training from Recoletos Academy, Antipolo, Rizal Plaque of Appreciation on Public Speaking-A Breakthrough Approach! from University of Perpetual Help Cavite Plaque of Appreciation on Artistic Exploration from Elizabeth Seton School, Las Piñas & Cavite Plaque of Appreciation on Developing Positive Mental Attitude from Informatics Plaque of Appreciation on “The Art of Leadership” from Philippine Cultural High School Manila Certificate of Appreciation on Preparing Teachers for the Internet Age (Internet 101 Innovative Personality) from Kid's World Christian Academy, San Mateo Rizal Certificate of Appreciation on "Balik-Bata"Workshop from Philippine Cultural High School, Mla Certificate of Appreciation on “Innovative Mind & Body” from St. Matthew’s College, San Mateo Certificate of Recognition on Personality Development from Sto. Niño School, Muntinlupa Certificate of Recognition on Theatre Arts from Good Shepherd Cathedral School, QC • AmbassadorZara Jane Juan • United Nations Internet Journalist & Peace Ambassador International Day of Peace Vigil by Sailing for Peace • 2011 to present • Republic of the Philippines Public Speaker • 2005 to present • • Global News Network TV Host, Writer, Co-Producer • 2009 to present • Philam Life Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play at Philam Life Theater •2000 to 2006 • Philippine International Convention Center Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play on Environment & Culture • Pasay City, Philippines • 2000 to 2006 • AFP Theater Performing Artist & Producer, Stage Play on Environment & Culture • 2000 to 2006 • KFC Philippines Producer, Value-Oriented School Tour Shows • In 1999 • • RFM Producer, Value-Oriented Mall Shows • In 1998 • The Araneta Center Producer, Value-Oriented Mall Shows • In 1997 • PTV-4 Producer, Public Information Campaign • In 1996 • ABC 5 (Philippines) Account Manager, Team Image Entertainment • 1995 to 1996 • Ogilvy & Mather Public Relations Associate • 1994 to 1995 • Binibining Pilipinas Binibining Pilipinas awardee & Ms. Hawaiian Tropic International Finalist • In 1993 • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Film Actress • In 1992 • Ateneo de Manila University Trainor/Performing Artist at ISO • 1991 to 1992 • Gabriela Commission on Violence Against Women Case Manager • 1990 to 1991 • TIME assistant photojournalist • 1989 to 1990 Websites: UN World Peace Update: http://www.peaceadvocates.blogspot.com Wellness Pilipinas! News: http://wellnesspilipinas.blogspot.com Peace Vigil: Interfaith Interracial Intercultural: http://sailingforpeaceoworldwidepeacevigil.blogspot.com Wellness for Peace on Climate Change: http://zarajanejuan.blogspot.com Personality Development for Peace Leadership: http://innovativemindandbody.blogspot.com You Tube: http://youtube.com/healthytalks Facebook Pages: http://facebook.com/wellnessforpeace http://facebook.com/sailingforpeace http://facebook.com/wellnesspilipinas Contact Numbers 639266787938 639295197788 http://facebook.com/ambassadorzara ambassadorzara@yahoo.com wellnesspilipinas@yahoo.com.ph

WELLNESS IN BUSINESS: Toyota Motors will buy more local parts as it shifts to local stamping for key model, Vios. TMP, the largest automotive assembler in the country, sees sales growing by 25 per cent this year to 70,000 units. According to Rommel Gutierrez, vice president for corporate affairs, the company will shift back to local stamping and pressing which used to be done Indonesia and Thailand. Gutierrez said TMP, prior to the 1997 financial crisis, was doing the stamping and pressing not only for local assembly but for export to the two countries. The crisis forced TMP to scale down the stamping/pressing to about 15 percent of capacity and rely on imports. “We will focus on the bulky parts. This will save us on logistics costs since we do not have to import them,” Gutierrez said.

Malaya Business News Online - Philippine Business News | Online News Philippines - Toyota to use more local parts to make low-end Vios: "The stamping and pressing localization as well as the sourcing of more Philippine-made parts would enable TMP to double the local content of the Vios in 2014 from the present 20 percent to 40 percent. Gutierrez said the plan is to adopt the same for the Innova, the other model  assembled locally, but no schedule has been set.TMP president Michinobu Sugata said the Sta. Rosa plant hopers to increase by 18 percent its production capacity to 36,300 units of Vios and Innova by the end of 2013,    by rendering overtime and holiday work.  The new Vios alone will account for 14,594 units to be built from July to December." CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: Department of Education to invest P100 million (US $2.3 million) in indigenous education. The allotted funds are to be used for capacity-building programs to train educators, partnership efforts between the government and Indigenous Peoples advocacy groups, and data analysis of domestic education. Armin Luistro, Secretary of the Department of Education said that the funds would be distributed across 100 districts in 15 regions this year. “This is part of our commitment to achieve the Education for All (EFA) 2015 targets and the Millennium Development Goals set by the United Nations,” Luistro said.

Philippines: New Funding for Indigenous Education Programs | Open Equal Free: "The Philippines is home to over 100 distinct ethnolinguistic groups, and a total indigenous population of 11.3 million people. With the announcement, the government also stressed the right of Indigenous Peoples to be educated in a context that is respectful and supportive of their heritage, identity, and the value of their indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and skills." CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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CHILDREN'S CAUSES UPDATE: "Street Child World Cup will continue its preparations for the final competition in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in March 2014, as former street children will once again represent the nation against a host of other countries. The Street Child World Cup (SCWC) is held every four years, just weeks before the FIFA World Cup. Showcasing the best talents from around the world, the SCWC event raises the profile of street children and the issues faced by kids who lived, slept, and worked on the streets."

Countdown to Street Child World Cup continues for Philippine team | Sports | GMA News Online: "Street children are treated as less than humans in most countries, and across different cultures they are referred to as ‘vermin’, ‘the plague’, ‘insects’ and ‘the children of slaves.’ Thus, the purpose of the Street Child World Cup - to show the world how badly street children have been treated in so many countries and to assert that every child deserves to be treated as a human being. CLICK LINK TO READ MORE
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WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: An interactive software meant to improve math scores for Filipino students was nominated for a prestigious international award for innovations in information communications technology. The Philippine-made mathematics courseware for tablet users is nominated to this year's Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF) Asia Awards, according to a statement issued Tuesday by the Philippine science department. Science Education Institute Director Filma G. Brawner welcomed the nomination saying this is "a good recognition to our collective effort in embracing innovation as we seek to improve science and math education in the country." "This will only fuel us to continue launching programs and projects that will advance our youth in science and technology," Brawner said in a statement."

Education software nominated for int'l award | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com: "The math courseware was developed by the teachers, graphic designers and programmers from the Science Education Institute and the Advanced Science and Technology Institute. The courseware is composed of ten math lessons for primary students." CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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WELLNESS IN ENVIRONMENT:: "The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) region 8 appealed to the public to be practical in food preparation and consumption in line with the Environment Month celebration for the whole month of June. Regional Executive Director Manolito Ragub said this is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 237, signed by then President Corazon C. Aquino in 1988 declaring the observance of Philippine Environment Month in June of each year. The theme for this year is: “Think. Eat. Save.” adapting the theme of the United Nations (UN) World Environment Day on June 5, Ragub said. The theme underscores the campaign to reduce food waste and food loss as food wastage has consequences on hunger and poverty, nutrition, health, income generation and economic growth."

PIA | Philippine Information Agency | Environment Month 2013 to focus on campaign vs food waste, food loss: "To highlight the month-long celebration, DENR-8 is set to initiate activities geared not only towards increasing public awareness but also to sound a call to action aimed at sensitizing the various sectors from vendors, consumers to farmers on the importance of reducing food wastage from the various levels of the distribution chain. " CLICK LINK TO READ MORE

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