Grayns Rice Cooker: Only Healthy Rice Cooker in the World Now in the Philippines

Last week, I was invited to attend the media launch of Grayns Rice Cooker.  Being health-conscious, I was really excited to know more about the only healthy rice cooker in the world!

Grayns uses a patent advance technology which removed starch from rice and other starch sources resulting to low calorie content and glycemic load.  They have lab tests and customer testimonials o prove this.

I really admire the company because they were very meticulous in discussing how Grayns works as a supplement to a healthy diet and exercise. 

I didn't feel that they just wanted to earn by selling more products.  Instead, they allocated a lot of time (3 hours!) in explaining our biology and how the product works.  I usually attend medical conferences with my sister who is a doctor and I actually learned a lot more here than there.  

Grayns will benefit most those with diabetes type 1 and 2 the most because it can significantly control their blood sugar level as well as prevent spikes and cashes just 15 minutes after use. 

But with diabetes and obesity being common these day, I believe this is a necessity for every house hold. 

However, right now the price is steep at 27,000 php so you have to weight the pros and cons for yourself. 

I suggest you inquire directly with the company because they are very dedicated in answering questions.  All their staffs are very accommodating.  

Basically, what the bad cycle of high sugar will lead to high insulin then storage of fat then inability to burn fat making you eat more.  Based on my experience after my GAPs diet during because of my eczema, I found this to be true.  The more efficient your body is with utilizing energy, vitamins and mineral, the lesser you will eat and the longer time it will take before you will be hungry again.  (You can check ketogenic and intermittent fasting on the full science on this.)

President and CEO Mr. Kelvin Co explains that they warranty the product parts and service 1 year from purchase.  They will replace it fully except for the colander which isn't mechanical.

Sounds good right?  Check out Grayns at Rustans, Abensons and their Facebook Fan Page. 

BPI BanKo now serving Self-Employed Micro Entrepreneurs (SEMEs)

BPI Direct BanKo which is a combination of BPI Direct Savings Bank Inc. and BPI Globe BanKo. BPI Direct Savings Bank was formerly BPI Agricultural bank way back in the 70's and BPI Globe BanKo is an innovative micro-financing with mobile abilities which was just launched in 2009 in partnership with Globe.

Two separate thrift banks merged into one is now the powerful BPI Direct BanKo BPI Direct is now extending its reach by opening to Self-Employed Micro Entrepreneurs (SEMEs) by introducing its primary loan product "NegosyoKo loan" ranging from 25,000 to 300,000 php (depending on the collateral).

Loan is approved and released as short as 4-5 days to a maximum of 3 weeks for bigger loans.  Loan payments can be scheduled over a long term period. 

BPI aims to improve the quality of SEMEs as well as contribute to the country's economic growth by offering a legal and formal lending platform and spare them from being forced to go through informal channels. 

In line with this new venture, BPI has launched a new batch of financial advisors called BanKoPares and BanKoMares as loan officers who will guide and directly engage with BanKo clients.  Those interested in BanKo services only need to call and the BanKoPares and BanKoMares will go to them so they don't even need to leave their business.

According to BPI President and CEO Cezar P. Consing, this is the fastest business in BPI history.

BanKo now has a total of 24 branches, 15 of which are newly established branches in key areas around the country. 

BPI intends to reach 90 branches by October 2017.  The BanKo Direct BanKo launch was graced by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Incoming Deputy Governor Chuchi G. Fonacier and other BSP officers.  Incoming Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier has been with BSP since 1984 as Bank Examiner and has progressively worked her way to become Assistant Governor in 2017.  Ms. Fonacier shares that BSP has always strongly dedicated in financial inclusion - bringing banking services to more people as financial consumers where no one is left behind.  She believes that BanKo with the guidelines and regulations of the BSP that will improve BPI BanKo operations will lead to an effective and sustainable results. BSP guidelines and regulations are formulated to be enabling and not to be restrictive but as an active partner of financial institution. BSP is open to digital solutions as long as security is protected.  With only 30% of Filipinos with formal financial accounts, she recognizes that financial inclusion still has a long way to go.

During the launch BPI shares success stories of its BanKo clients who benefited greatly through micro-financing.  Among their clients are eateries, small farm owners, cellphone repair store, burger joint, food stall franchisee, sculptor, guitar maker and fruit vendor.