Miss Glenda’s Brilliant Skin Essentials Recognized as Morong’s 2025 Top Employer of the Year

Brilliant Skin Essentials Inc., owned by skincare and beauty mogul Glenda Dela Cruz—widely known as “Miss Glenda”—has been named the 2025 Top Employer of the Year by the Municipality of Morong, Rizal.

Miss Glenda received the plaque, signed by Mayor Sidney B. Soriano, on March 13 during a ceremony held at the Comandancia Building in Morong.

Aside from this recognition, Brilliant Skin Essentials Inc. was also named the Top 3 Outstanding Business Taxpayer of the Year and the Top 4 Highest Real Property Taxpayer of the Year. 

Meanwhile, Miss Glenda’s other business venture, Pink Ladder Construction and Development OPC, was recognized as the Top 14 Outstanding Business Taxpayer of the Year.

In her remarks during the ceremony, Miss Glenda said the recognition was special since it came from the town where she grew up.

"Hindi po ito basta-bastang parangal para sa akin, dahil ito po ay galing sa sa Morong, ang bayan na pinagmulan ko. Ang lugar na kinalakihan ko. Ang lugar na nagbigay sa akin ng lakas ng loob, kahit noong mga panahong hindi pa ako ganoong kakilala," she said.

Brilliant Skin Essentials now employs more than 1,000 workers across the country and has built a wide network of franchisees and distributors nationwide.

"Ngayon, mahigit isang libong empleyado na ang bahagi ng Brilliant Skin Essentials sa buong Pilipinas. Mayroon na ring libu-libong franchisee at distributor na nagtitiwala sa aming brand. At sa likod ng bawat isa sa kanila ay mga pamilyang umaasa at nabubuhay dahil sa oportunidad na ibinibigay ng Brilliant Skin Essentials," she stressed.

For Miss Glenda, the recognition as Morong’s top employer reflects years of hard work, determination, and sacrifice.

“Kaya para sa amin, ang pagiging Top 1 Employer ng Morong ay hindi lang numero o titulo. Ito ay bunga ng pangangarap, pagsusumikap, at sakripisyo,” she said.

The company is also preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, a milestone Miss Glenda said reflects the perseverance required to build the brand despite the challenges she faced along the way.

She also assured that the company remains committed to giving back to the community where its success began.

“Ang tagumpay ng Brilliant Skin ay tagumpay din ng Morong. Habang patuloy kaming lumalago, hindi namin kailanman makakalimutan kung saan kami nagsimula,” she said.

Miss Glenda concluded her speech by thanking the local government and the people of Morong for their continued support, saying the recognition is a great honor for her and for the entire Brilliant Skin Essentials family.

Teresa Loyzaga, Napa-“Reklamo” sa Maddox Jewelry!

 

Namataan ang veteran actress na si Teresa Loyzaga sa showroom ng Maddox Jewelry sa Marikina, na pagmamay-ari ng businesswoman at jewelry entrepreneur na si Ms. Charo Cordial. Isa na namang celebrity ang humanga sa mga eleganteng alahas ng brand.

Pero may pa-reklamo muna si Teresa!

Matagal na raw kasi siyang sumusubaybay sa online selling at live streams ng Maddox Jewelry, at madalas pa nga raw siyang nagmi-mine ng items mula sa mga jewelry pieces na binebenta ni Ms. Charo.

Ang problema?

Hindi raw siya napapansin!

Kaya naman, naisip ni Teresa na diretsuhin na mismo ang showroom ng Maddox Jewelry sa Marikina para siguradong mapansin na siya.

At mukhang worth it naman ang kanyang pagpunta.

Pagdating niya sa showroom, si Ms. Charo Cordial mismo ang nag-assist sa kanya, kaya naman hindi nagtagal ay nakapili si Teresa ng ilang jewelry pieces na agad niyang nagustuhan.

Bago umalis, bumili pa siya ng isang pares ng earrings para sa kanyang apo, anak ng kanyang anak na si Diego Loyzaga.

Ayon kay Teresa, nasa stage na siya ng buhay kung saan puwede na rin siyang mag-invest sa jewelry, lalo na’t malalaki na ang kanyang mga anak.

Hindi rin naiwasan ang isang open at honest na chikahan sa pagitan nina Teresa at Ms. Charo, kung saan ibinahagi ng aktres ang ilang detalye tungkol sa rehabilitation journey ng kanyang anak na si Diego—kung saan ito naganap, gaano ito katagal, at kung bakit kinailangan itong pagdaanan.

Ang buong interview ni Teresa Loyzaga ay mapapanood sa YouTube channel ng Maddox Jewelry at sa official Facebook page ng brand, na patuloy na sinusubaybayan ng milyun-milyong followers online.

New Moon Launches “Tell Her Story” Campaign with Ahtisa Manalo, Championing Women’s Voices Through Power Duo+

Women are often told who they should be, how they should act, how they should look, and how they should feel. With its newest campaign,“Tell Her Story,”wellness brand New Moon PH champions fearless voices and unbreakable partnerships,proving that every story matters. The campaign celebrates the courage it takes for women to share their truths, and the power of collective voices that can reshape narratives and inspire change.

Leading the campaign is Ahtisa Manalo, whose journey reflects the realities many women face, from societal expectations to the often misunderstood realities of hormonal health. By amplifying stories like Ahtisa’s, the campaign hopes to ignite conversations around women’s health,confidence, and authenticity, encouraging women to embrace every part of their journey.

The campaign brings to the front Power Duo+ composed of Hormo Balance and Soft Glow+, the

wellness pairing designed to support women inside and out. Hormo Balance is crafted withessential ingredients such as Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro-Inositol to support women’s hormonal balance and complex symptoms of PCOS. An essential yet often overlooked pillar of overall

wellness. And Soft Glow+ is formulated with 200mg S-Acetyl Glutathione, Tripeptide Collagen,Sakura Extract, White Tomato Powder, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Glycinate, Black PepperExtract to help promote brighter, more radiant skin, supports natural detoxification, and boosts overall wellness.

As part of the campaign launch, Ahtisa Manalo was featured on prominent billboards across Metro Manila, including key locations along C5 Kalayaan and EDSA P. Tuazon. The installations serve as a bold visual reminder that women’s stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

At times when conversations about the treatment and portrayal of women continue to evolve in the Philippines, the campaign stands as a reminder that women deserve respect, understanding, and the freedom to exist without being diminished or reduced to stereotypes.

The campaign emphasizes the importance of women uplifting women, building spaces where their experiences are heard, validated, and celebrated. By amplifying real stories, the initiative aims to spark dialogue about women’s health, empowerment, and the importance of respecting women’s journeys.

For Ahtisa Manalo, the campaign is deeply personal. In a past episode of Dear Diary, she revealed that the first time she openly spoke about her journey with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome was during the partnership between New Moon and Miss Universe Philippines 2025, when she competed and won.

During that time, Ahtisa proudly raised the banner as a New Moon ambassadress, using her platform to start conversations about women’s hormonal health. This year, as New Moon marks its second year as the Official Women’s Health Partner of Miss Universe Philippines, the brand continues its mission by searching for the next Miss New Moon—a woman ready to share her

story and empower others.

Together, they embody the campaign’s message: “Her Story, Told. Balanced hormones. Visible glow. ” More than a campaign,“Tell Her Story” is a call to action. It invites women to reclaim their narratives, embrace their natural rhythms, and stand confidently in their power.

GlutaMAX strengthens brand positioning with launch of ‘Body PUTItivity’ campaign

After 18 years in the Philippine market, GlutaMAX has unveiled a renewed brand direction with the launch of its latest campaign, Body Putitivity — a message that reframes skin brightening as an act of personal agency rather than a response to imposed beauty standards.

The relaunch signals what company executives describe as a strategic evolution — one that reflects how beauty conversations have matured and how consumers now define empowerment on their own terms.

At its core, Body Putitivity affirms that choosing brighter or more even-looking skin can be a valid expression of self-care. It uplifts individuals who feel confident in their decision to enhance their skin, emphasizing that such preferences are personal — not comparative benchmarks.

A repositioning shaped by changing conversations

In her keynote address, Aiza Diuco-Sun, Executive Director for Strategy andMarketing of HealthWellnessLifestyle, Inc., underscored that the relaunch is about clarity and conviction.

“This event marks the official relaunch of GlutaMAX. It is about clarifying who we are today and what we stand for moving forward,” she said. “For 18 years, GlutaMAX has been a trusted name in skin brightening in the Philippines. Today, we are strengthening our voice. We are refining our message.”

The recalibration arrives at a time when beauty brands are navigating more nuanced discussions about inclusivity, autonomy, and representation. Rather than retreating from these conversations, GlutaMAX is choosing to engage them directly — positioning brightening not as obligation, but as option.  

An ambassador who embodies the message

A highlight of the relaunch was the introduction of Vanessa Tse Wing as the brand’s newest ambassador. A GlutaMAX user for a decade, Tse Wing brings with her a multifaceted background as a former national titleholder, scholar, and public servant.

In her testimonial, she framed confidence as something shaped by growth and intention.

“As a titleholder, as a student, and now as a public servant, I’ve learned that confidence isn’t about meeting expectations,” she said. “It’s about owning your decisions.”

Her message mirrored the campaign’s ethos: self-care, when intentional, becomes an expression of self-respect. Notably, the brand moved away from traditional “before and after” storytelling, instead centering narratives of personal comfort and evolving self-assurance.


Beyond messaging: reinforcing the system

During the launch, GlutaMAX unveiled its campaign visuals and official jingle, reinforcing themes of inclusivity and self-determination

The brand also highlighted its GlutaMAX system, including its NanoWhite Technology formulation designed for whitening and protection as part of a daily self-care routine.

Attendees described the campaign as deliberate in tone — particularly in how it addressed a subject that remains sensitive in public discourse. Conversations throughout the event reflected a shared understanding: skincare preferences vary, and respect for those differences is central to modern beauty dialogue. 

A timely message for a shifting market

More than a relaunch, Body Putitivity enters the market at a moment when consumers are actively redefining what empowerment means. The campaign’s emphasis on coexistence — that embracing one’s natural tone and choosing to brighten can both stem from confidence — signals a strategic awareness of evolving expectations.

In an environment where conversations around skin tone can quickly polarize, GlutaMAX’s insistence on personal choice over prescription feels both measured and forward-looking. By acknowledging diverse preferences without diminishing any, the brand widens its relevance while maintaining its core identity.

If early reception is any indication, Body Putitivity may well extend beyond a single campaign cycle. It presents a framework for how legacy beauty brands can remain culturally responsive without abandoning their category strength.

The message, at its heart, is straightforward: confidence is self-defined — and the freedom to choose is part of that confidence.

Stroke survivor, now fighting back: Miss Glenda addresses accusations against her in an interview with Ogie Diaz

Last year, skincare and beauty mogul Glenda Dela Cruz, better known as “Miss Glenda,” was fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), connected to machines that kept her alive after suffering a stroke and battling pneumonia.
“Last year po nasa ICU ako, nag-aagaw buhay. Iyong mga anak ko umiiyak po sa akin. And I almost gave up. Nasabi ko ayoko na po, ayaw ko na po talaga,” she recalled during an interview with Ogie Diaz.

“Nagsimula siya sa pneumonia. So yung lungs ko po, napapalibutan siya ng phlegm. And then after four days, na-stroke po ako. Then iyon na po, nag-worsen po iyong condition ko,” she added. 

At one point, she even wrote a note to her cousin expressing her desire to give up the fight.

But when her children visited her in the hospital, her will to live was renewed.

“So the moment na pag-alis ng mga anak ko, nagsabi na po ako na ilipat niyo po ako sa mas malaking hospital,” she said, adding that her transfer was delayed as her relatives had to sign several documents acknowledging the risks since moving her to another hospital was considered dangerous.

Now that she has been given what she calls a second life, Miss Glenda said the experience made her realize she still has a greater purpose.

“I think, after everything that happened to me, parang siguro po sinasabi Niya sa akin na hindi ka pa pwedeng mag-give up kasi ang dami pang umaasa sa iyo,” she said, referring to her loved ones and the more than 1,000 workers at Brilliant Skin Essentials, the company she built from the ground up—from being an ordinary worker to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

"I have 1000 employees, can you imagine kung sumuko ako? Pag na-down ako? Maraming family na maaapektuhan. Meron po ako mga empleyado na mga hindi nakakapagsalita, hindi nakakarinig. May mga kapansanan na sinabi nila sa akin noon na ako lang yung tumanggap sa kanila. So, kung mawawala po yung Brilliant Skin Essentials, parang mawawala na din yung purpose ko," she said.

She is also determined to face the challenges and controversies head-on, answering all the accusations thrown at her, including rumors that she launders money for former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.

"Nagulat po ako kasi after two weeks of my vacation na sobrang jetlag pa ako, biglang may lumabas po na blind item na sinasabi po nila na there's a possibility that Miss Glenda is linked with Zaldy Co because she went to Portugal," she said.

Miss Glenda said she does not know and has never met Co, adding she earned her billionaire status through years of hard work and building her business.

"Ilang taon na po yung paratang sa akin. Kasi ayaw po nilang maniwala na possible na sa isang skincare pwede ka talagang kumita nang malaki. So sinasabi nila na kaya ako nakaka-afford ng ganitong lifestyle kasi money launderer na po ako," she said, referring to the accusations hurled by her online bashers.

As she continues her recovery, Miss Glenda said her focus is on her health, family, and her business ventures, saying her decision to fight for her life was worth it.