Making a Smart choice
MANILA, Philippines - The new generation of movers and shakers live in the balance of packed schedules. With the demands of their professions, personal lives and responsibilities, passions, luxury, life-enhancement, and leisure pursuits found in between, they remain incredibly healthy.
What do Rissa Mananquil, Liz Uy, Divine Lee, Anton del Rosario, and RJ Ledesma have in common?
They’re all outstanding professionals who have made a smart choice: Smart C+, a combination of real fruit juice minus the artificial coloring, added preservatives, and artificial flavoring. It’s got the vital goodness of 500mg of vitamin C, known to be greatly beneficial in strengthening the immune system, and repairing cells and tissues from day-to-day stress, be it physical or mental in every 500ml bottle. It comes its varied citrus flavors: Lemon Squeeze, Orange Crush, and Pomelo-Grapefruit.
Rissa Mananquil multitasks from her top priority of being a mother to her son, Enzo, to being a model, to teaching. Her weekly beauty column has also become the by-word in the industry, showing her influence in both cosmetics and fitness. “A healthy lifestyle can change your mood, posture, and attitude. You don’t just look good, you feel good. When you choose to eat and drink healthy, it can transform anyone from simple to stunning inside out.”
Liz Uy was one of the pioneering spirits behind Philippine fashion’s reawakening. Her life in the spotlight from the glossy flashbulbs of photo shoots in the morning, to the searchlights of prestigious fashion events at night does take its toll on her energy. To keep up with her multi-faceted lifestyle, Liz makes sure she has enough vitamin C every day. “I like how the vitamin C keeps me going.”
Divine Lee manages a residential empire and a luxurious clothing line. She’s got a long stream of Twitter followers and a burning passion for compassion and philanthropy. Divine follows a schedule that is fast-paced, high-impact, and incredibly versatile. “For someone who is always on the go, I need all the vitamin C I can get to do all things fast, fresh, and on time.”
Anton del Rosario, center-back for the Philippine National Football Team, the Azkals, is responsible for the big kick for Philippine football’s reemergence. He puts great emphasis on performance and works doubly hard to achieve his goals. “When I set my goals, I’ll do what I can to get them,” he reveals.
RJ Ledesma has tasted life and is still thirsting for more! An editor of Manila’s premier men’s magazine, author of multiple titles on marriage, manhood, and its comedic mix-and-matching, and a tongue-in-cheek TV host, he is also behind the Mercato Centrale and Midnight Mercato weekend markets, which specialize in hearty and healthy dining. RJ acknowledges the significance of purity in both diet and lifestyle. An instructor and co-founder of Yoga Manila, he tries to keep his life balanced with a daily routine of Ashtanga Yoga. “What is important is that you have passion for what you do,” asserts RJ, “I think it’s passion that fuels the ability to do all these tasks.”
