Friday, August 31, 2018

Enhance your best features with the Sculpt and Strobe Stick


Ever Bilena’s Sculpt and Strobe Stick (P225) is the newest make-up go-to for a bright and glowing, well-defined look. 

The 2-in-1 cream-based stick helps sculpt your face to enhance your facial structure and illuminate it for a glowing look. The Sculpt and Strobe Stick comes in Medium for fairer skin and Deep that is best suited for darker skin tones. Also, this product is Paraben-and-cruelty-free. It is available through Lazada and major retail stores nationwide.




Get Amazon Prime Video and Twitch Prime with Globe Postpaid Plans

Globe Postpaid customers can soon enjoy six months of Amazon Prime Video to stream popular and award-winning movies



Globe Telecom is raising the bar and offering high-voltage entertainment to its customers. Soon, eligible Globe customers can get a premium offer of  six months Amazon Prime Video access on us, with a postpaid plan. With this offer, Globe customers can enjoy unlimited streaming of select movies and TV shows on Prime Video, including critically acclaimed and award-winning Prime Original series like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Grand Tour, Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, all new seasons of The Man in the High Castle and more.
Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu and Amazon Director, Mobile Business Development-APAC Krishan Patel official announce the availability of Amazon Prime Video in the Philippines with special offers for Globe customers

Experience the revolutionary OPPO F9 at the SM MOA roadshow on September 1-2


 After the pre-order period of the much anticipated OPPO F9, thousands of customers have taken opportunity to claim their new smartphone in various stores nationwide. This weekend, September 1-2, smartphone users can see what the in-demand F9 is all about during OPPO’s roadshow at SM Mall of Asia.



beep™ card hits 1 billion transactions Over 5 million beep™ cards issued to date






Last Aug. 8, 2018 (8-8-18), beep had its 1,000,000,000th transaction in the light rail network (LRT 1, LRT 2, MRT 3), just two months short of its third anniversary in the market. Of this number, 56 percent are beep card transactions while 44 percent are cash via single journey tickets. 
  beep™ card


However, the trend in the use of beep cards is still increasing – in July 2018, some 59 percent of fares were paid using beep cards.
Looking for an engagement or wedding ring that truly represents your love and commitment can be challenging.



For the unversed and unacquainted about jewelry, buying that cherished life-long investment piece, can be quite intimidating, especially with the amount of information one has to know about metals, gems, design, comfort, maintenance, etc. As billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett says, “If you don’t know jewelry, know your jeweler.”






My Diamond, one of the country’s top jewelers, eases the complexity of choosing jewelry by offering personalized jewelry design services that can help you create that one-of-a-kind piece, using the best materials, details and designs, all adapted to your budget, taste, and lifestyle.


AXA Philippines touches more than 2,000 lives in Corporate Responsibility Week

Nearly 450 AXA Philippines employees recently gathered to donate their time and skills as volunteers in the company’s annual Corporate Responsibility Week, an event observed by AXA entities all over the world.



Themed “CR Week in Action,” the week-long celebration touched 2,250 lives by partnering with several non-government organizations and foundations with advocacies that focus on health, education, and the environment.


AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora together with AXA employees packed meals for the indigenous people community in Pampanga

Design Center bags prestigious Quill award





L-R: DTI-TIPG communications consultant Ed Ramirez, former DTI ASEAN CBIP deputy director Aizel Anolin, Undersecretary Noya Terrado, Design Center executive director Rhea Matute, former Design Center promo division OIC Nenita Dulay, trade service officer Clariza Columna, Brian Ambulo and Kate Bondoc at the recent Quill Awards ceremonies at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport City, Pasay City.

Showcasing diversity in design

The Design Center of the Philippines, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), successfully showcased the diverse industry creative disciplines at the recent Cebu Design Week. 


Thursday, August 30, 2018

F1 Hotel Manila earns medals at the Philippine Culinary Cup

The Philippine Culinary Cup, held last August 1-4, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, is the most distinguished culinary competition in the country. It is the only one endorsed by the World Association of Chef Societies (WORLDCHEFS), which counts numerous outstanding chefs from different Asian countries as some of its members. 

RUBY CANTERAS PACIS, RECOGNIZED MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA WOMAN IN THE WORLD

RUBY C. PACIS, CEO & FOUNDING PRESIDENT, FAITH IN GOD RPM PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION was selected one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World by the Filipina Women's Network. Gala Awards Ceremony at 15th Filipina Leadership Global Summit 12-17 September 2018 in London, United Kingdom

Jollibee announces exemplary finalists of 8th Jollibee Family Values Awards



Since it was launched in 2011, the Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) has recognized numerous Filipino families for their exemplary advocacies that improve the lives of people in their communities. Now, Jollibee introduces a new batch of selfless and value-centered families who have chosen to be great for others.

Monday, August 27, 2018

The key to parents living longer, healthier, well-planned lives

Whether through high-interest savings accounts, savings plans, and educational plans, parents invest in various tools to help them finance the needs of their children as they grow into adults. However, parents need to look at their own future beyond the needs of their kids as well. Their need for financial security and health protection continues even after retirement, which might make it difficult for them to allot funds for those needs. Keeping their finances secure with a tool that can protect their health and future income is essential so they don’t deplete their savings should an emergency arise.

In 2016, the World Health Organization said that life expectancy across the globe has increased by five years since 2000. This is a result of better access to basic healthcare and innovations in preventing treatable diseases. While this information bides good fortune, there is a growing need for older adults to better plan for their futures when they no longer receive a regular income after retirement.




Life just as planned


Basketball coach is Mang Inasal’s 2018 Gawad Pilipinoy’s new hero








 Coach Ruben Lanot II (center) receives the Gawad Pilipinoy 2018 trophy from (L-R)

Mang Inasal Head Jojo Subido and Marketing Head Aileen Natividad.





Basketball is the most-loved sport in the Philippines. For Filipinos, the ball game is more than just a pastime – it is training ground for discipline and sportsmanship, as well as for building friendships and camaraderie.


Friday, August 24, 2018

JobStreet hosts HR Leaders’ Huddle, promotes goal of HR professionals as strategic business partners

The human resources industry is experiencing a major sea change, brought about by the various challenges and needs of a growing pool of younger, higher-skilled workers, as well as new business trends. For HR to create value, it must respond to this change as a strategic partner for their companies, informing and influencing long-term business decision-making.



To help HR professionals get into this strategic mindset, recently at the New World Hotel Makati, JobStreet.com Philippines in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Management, hosted the HR Leaders’ Huddle, which sought to outline how HR divisions can evolve into business partners and drive better organizational performance. JobStreet brought together HR professionals in an environment that allowed them networking opportunities, as well as the chance to learn about this budding trend in the HR world.


Dynah A. Basuil, PhD, discusses the future of the role of human resources at the HR Leaders’ Huddle.

Testing limits at Filinvest City’s successful 6th Endurance Weekend

Over 200 mountain bikers and athletes participated in Filinvest City’s 6th Endurance Weekend.








Filinvest City’s 6th Endurance Weekend proved to be the ultimate test of human strength and will with more than 200 participants riding through challenging yet exciting sets of bike courses at the Filinvest City MTB Pacific Rim.


This Weekend at Ortigas Malls

Ortigas Malls is making the last weekend of August as exciting as it can get at Greenhills, Estancia, and Tiendesitas. Fun shopping and art activities are lined up for the entire family to enjoy with Golf Madness: Best Deals, the Celebrity Bazaar, and some Art Workshops!



Visit the Celebrity Bazaar at the Greenhills VMall where booths from Christine Babao, Maricar Reyes-Poon, Janice De Belen, Candy Pangilinan, Nikki Valdez, and more await you! Admission is free at the VMall Lobby.




 To celebrate art, Young Artists’ Studio and Estancia invite you to visualize your story at the weekend workshops facilitated by exhibiting artists Avie Felix, Laura Abejo, and Oliver Abe Ramos. All workshops are free and are inclusive of materials.


TPB gears up for the county’s biggest travel trade event






The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is set to host the country’s biggest and significant travel trade event – the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), on August 28-30, 2018 at Marriot Grand Ballroom. This year’s PHITEX will once again promote the country as the premier tourist destination among some of the world’s biggest travel and tour buyers.





With this year’s theme “Tourism is our Business: Guarding our Environment, Reliving our Culture”, TPB aims to provide a venue for foreign buyers of travel products to discuss business with Philippine tourism suppliers with a possibility of securing booking on-site or at least business leads.


Thursday, August 23, 2018

BGC enacts one-way scheme to ease traffic

Starting September 17, 2018, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) will be implementing a new one-way scheme in key roads along its city center to help improve traffic flow and lessen traffic congestion as shown in the map below:





“A one-way traffic flow is the most efficient traffic circulation scheme for BGC’s street grid network because it maximizes the width of the street that is available for traffic, reduces the conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at intersections, and minimizes the time that vehicles and pedestrians are stopped at traffic signals. Overall, BGC should become less congested and faster to travel in with a one-way traffic scheme” said Bonifacio Estate Services Corporation General Manager, Jun Galvez.

HP offers you protection against fake through Customer Delivery Inspection

With the continuous proliferation of counterfeit products and supplies such as ink and toners cartridges in the market, HP Philippines further endeavors to help protect businesses against using possible fake products by offering free Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI).



The HP Customer Delivery Inspections are on-site examination of large or medium-sized deliveries of printing supplies which are suspected to contain counterfeits. The checks are conducted by HP anti-counterfeiting and fraud experts, upon the request of customers.




The inspections are meant to protect business operations from the impacts of using poor quality fake printing products and supplies such as substandard print-outs, stalled printing jobs and damaged printers which can interrupt workflow and incur additional costs.



HP customers who notice suspicious bids in tenders or believe a delivery to contain suspicious products can request for an examination by filling out a Customer Delivery Inspection request form and emailing it to apj.anti-counterfeit@hp.com.



The HP anti-counterfeiting and fraud program administrator will review the request and will arrange a free product inspection if the suspicion is deemed to be credible. If counterfeits are found, the customer is asked to refrain from buying from that supplier and instead buy genuine products directly from HP authorized resellers.



Customers can also protect themselves against using counterfeit products by recognizing original HP supplies through mobile authentication, tamper-evident label check, security seal check, and online validation.



Mobile authentication involves scanning the QR code on the HP product with a smartphone to validate authentic HP supplies. Using the tamper-evident label check, consumers can look for signs of cartridge tampering: pattern lines do not match, colored label instead of transparent, or label text shows ‘seal is void’.



To check the security seal, tilt the box front to back to show “OK” and “√” moving in opposite directions while tilting the box left to right will show “OK” and “√” moving in the same direction. To validate online, visit hp.com/go/ok and enter the anti-counterfeit number found in the security seal.



More information about how to avoid counterfeits can be found at hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.


Red Charity Gala marks its 10th year with Rajo Laurel





The inimitable Rajo Laurel will be the designer in focus.



Society figures Tessa Prieto–Valdes and Kaye Tinga, Red Charity Gala’s founders, have been unwavering and tirelessly committed to championing the best in Filipino creative talents in fashion, while supporting the Philippine Red Cross and the Assumption High School Batch 1981 Foundation, since they held the first event in 2009.


Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga with Rajo Laurel


This year, the Red Charity Gala is partnering with BENCH and Marriott Manila, as main presenter and co-presenter, respectively, for what may yet be its most unforgettable night yet.


Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Irresistibly delicious dark chocolate flavors – Enjoy the rich and healthy goodness of Villa





 

Del Conte Bonta Dark Chocolates that comes in two unique yet irresistibly delicious flavors: extra dark chocolate pralines with caramel coffee cream and wafers; and extra dark chocolate pralines with pear-flavoured cream filling and cereals. 

KTM Philippines to raffle off a KKTM Philippines to raffle off a KTM 200 Duke during the Lucky Sa 9 – Motorsiklo Xklusibo 9th Year Anniversary.TM 200 Duke during the Lucky Sa 9 – Motorsiklo Xklusibo 9th Year Anniversary.







KTM Philippines will be raffling off a KTM 200 Duke motorcycle—the ultimate road bike with its strong racing DNA built on the core values of purity, performance, adventure, and extreme— in the 9th Anniversary celebration of popular radio program dedicated to the motorcycle industry, Motorsiklo Xklusibo. Dubbed Lucky Sa 9 – Motorsiklo Xklusibo 9th Year Anniversary to be held on August 26, 2018, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, at the Laguna Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz Laguna. KTM will also have a booth display showcasing the KTM 200 Duke, 390 Duke, RC 200, RC 390—all proudly made in the Philippines! Get exclusive items only from KTM by participating in the various activities at their booth.








Pre-order your OPPO F9 and Get Tons of Freebies




Pre-order your OPPO F9 with VOOC Flash Charging this August 24 and revolutionize your smartphone experience

Get freebies worth Php1,500 for every pre-order nationwide





Global smartphone innovator OPPO Philippines’ recently announced that the game-changing OPPO F9 is now available for pre-order starting August 24 until August 29, 2018. Customers simply have to pay a Php1,000 security deposit to secure a unit and pay the full amount upon claiming on August 30 onwards.




Customers who pre-order from all authorized OPPO stores nationwide will get a free game holder, ring phone holder, and Bluetooth headset worth Php1,500.


The Great SAMSUNG TV Sale until September 2!




Experience next-level home entertainment 






  

Upgrade home entertainment with Samsung’s cutting-edge TVs. In celebration of the tech giant’s 20th anniversary in the country, get awesome deals and discounts on select products in the Great Samsung Anniversary TV Sale.


Monday, August 20, 2018

Cuteness Overload: #BabyMarathon Celebrates Lazada’s 2nd Super Brand Day with Pampers

A 42-minute virtual #BabyMarathon and exclusive product offers await shoppers on Super Brand Day this coming August 29!



  



It’s no secret that babies are unstoppable at play. In fact, they can run the equivalent of a marathon in a week! However, the only thing hampering their fun are wet, lawlaw diapers.

Celebration of tech, gadgets, and gaming at SM Cybermonth

SM Supermalls kickstarts the month of August with great deals and discounts

on tech in celebration of SM’s Cybermonth 2018.







SM Supermalls takes game geeks and gadget lovers on an experiential journey this August with Cybermonth, a month-long celebration of the latest gadget trends, exclusive tech deals, and gaming events at SM malls nationwide. 

Maxicare inaugurates new Wing at ManilaMed

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently opened its newest in-patient facility, the Wing, at the 8th floor of ManilaMed in Ermita, Manila. 


Cross-border trade to accelerate expansion opportunities for Filipino SMEs






A growing cross-border e-marketplace in Asia Pacific is a signal for Filipino SMEs to consider taking their products and services abroad, according to PayPal.



The global leader in digital payments and Ipsos recently released the 2018 PayPal Cross-Border Consumer Research, which investigates the online shopping habits of approximately 34,000 consumers in 31 countries  — including the Philippines. It reveals a growing cross-border e-commerce scene, with the US and China being the biggest markets in terms of online spend.



According to the study, there is a healthy appetite for e-commerce in APAC, with 48 percent of consumers shopping cross-border in the last 12 months. “This is a huge opportunity for local entrepreneurs to expand their businesses beyond the Philippines. China, in particular, shows significant promise as the Philippines improves its bilateral relations with the world’s second largest economy,” said Abhinav Kumar, Head of Strategic Partnerships for PayPal in Southeast Asia.  



China, the largest market for online purchases in the world, spent an estimated total of RMB 3.9 trillion for online transactions in 2017. This is projected to increase to RMB 5.4 trillion in 2018. Cross-border trade (buying from a website not in their own country) is increasing with 43 percent of Chinese consumers shopping cross-border in the last 12 months compared to 26 percent the previous year.



APAC countries like Australia, India and Japan are likewise growing fast. For 2018, the PayPal study projects Japan to increase its total online spend by 26 percent, India by 53 percent, and Australia by 19 percent. 



Cross-border opportunities for Filipino merchants



The digital upheaval brought about by social media and increased smartphone penetration translate to increased opportunities for cross-border trade, as seen by the projected growth in online spending. The world has become much smaller as platforms like PayPal enable merchants to take advantage of opportunities by connecting them with global consumers, allowing SMEs and micro enterprises more opportunities to thrive.



According to the study, the top few reasons for the growth in cross-border shopping can be attributed to the novelty of accessing items that are not available in their own country (49 percent) or to discover new and interesting products (34 percent). Over 30 percent of consumers from China and Australia who shop online cite finding items that are hard to find locally as a reason for making them more likely to shop cross-border.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

ASUS, and More Offer Amazing Deals on Shopee’s Super Gadget

Leading Tech Brands Samsung, Xiaomi, Zone Sale
On August 20 to 22, get ready for the most spectacular online electronics sale ever featuring free shipping and discounts up to 90% off!


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with six tech giants - Samsung, Xiaomi, JBL, Phillips, Transcend, and ASUS and Republic of Gamers to launch the Super Gadget Zone Sale. From August 20 to 22, Shopee will treat users to unbeatable deals on premium electronic products with Lowest Price Guaranteed discounts up to 90%, flash sales, tech auctions, and more.

Smarter and more connected: LG’s ThinQ system presents the future of home technolo-gy

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if your home ran on AI or artificial intelligence? This home would understand you. It would know to put on the news as soon as you wake up. It would cool your living room to your desired temperature at a certain time each night. It would put your washing machine on the "soiled clothes" setting because it knows, based on your calendar, that you’ve been to the gym.



Your home would be doing this, not because you had asked it to but because it had been learning from your behavioral patterns, understanding your needs and then automating your home based on your habits. Like an efficient assistant, it can predict what you want even before you ask for it.




This is the future of the home. More efficient, more customized, more intelligent. AI-enabled gadgets and appliances are bringing true intelligence into the house, and paving the way for more connected living. In such a short amount of time, we have seen significant advancements in technologies such as machine learning, deep learning and voice print identification. All of these have paved the way for features that weren’t feasible a few years ago such as automatic speech recognition, natural language understanding and voice biometrics.


Saturday, August 18, 2018

Diamantaire opens a luxurious new boutique

Cullinan Group, Inc.’s premium jewelry brand, Diamantaire, has opened its second flagship at the posh Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City.




Diamantaire, a name associated with skilled diamond artisans and experts, brings decades of experience and an award-winning team of in-house designers.


Show and Stay for Side Show Manila

Discovery Suites Manila in partnership with Atlantis Theatrical offers Show and Stay for the Broadway musical “Side Show” that runs from August 31 to September 23, 2018 at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City.



Guests checking in between now and September 22, 2018 will get a unique promo code that entitles them to a 20% discount when they buy tickets to Side Show Manila, the heart-warming Tony award-nominated Broadway musical about love, loss, sisterhood and what it truly means to be unique.








Those who book Discovery Suites’ Show and Stay for as low as Php 4,000 nett will get a chance to win free tickets to Side Show Manila. The Show and Stay offer is valid for weekend stays, Friday to Monday nights, until August 27, 2018. Each of 12 lucky winners will receive two tickets to Side Show Manila for their shows on September 8 or 9 2018. Winners will be announced on August 29, 2018 through the official Facebook Page of Discovery Suites.


FREE INTERNET for videos and games from Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and HomeSurf




Level up your family bonding with FREE INTERNET for videos and games from Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and HomeSurf

Watch K-dramas on Viu and play Arena of Valor and League of Legends all day for free when you load any HomeSurf promo.



Globe At Home revolutionized the home internet space last year by being the first in the Philippines to launch Prepaid Home WiFi and introducing the pinakasulit na wifi sa bahay from Globe with the HomeSurf15 promo, giving consumers 1GB of data for only P15. Now, Globe At Home is giving its consumers more bang for their buck by adding even more perks to its HomeSurf promos!




Fuel your passion for all things K-Drama and esports with FREE ALL-DAY INTERNET from Globe At Home. Starting August 17, 2018, HomeSurf promos will level up to deliver more data through free all-day internet to access top Korean video streaming on Viu and gaming apps like Arena of Valor and League of Legends. All this for as low as only P15!


Citi sees sustained economic growth and investment opportunities despite global market volatility

Citi, the country’s leading foreign bank, remains positive about economic growth in the Philippines despite current global market volatility. At a series of mid-year outlook events, Citigold clients heard expert views on the current market environment and implications for investment strategy shared by Citi and guest speakers.



Citi’s consumer banking head Manoj Varma opened the sessions and explained the importance of understanding risks and opportunities when investing. Varma said, “Citigold clients look for trusted advice and up-to-date information, especially during times of market volatility.”


Citi Philippines consumer banking head Manoj Varma (2nd from right) joined speakers who shared their expertise with Citigold clients at the 2018 Mid-Year Market Outlook (L-R): Kelvin Lam of Allianz Global Investors, Anis Tiasiri of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Julian Tarrobago of ATR Asset Management Inc., and Ramon Tejero of Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Philippines Inc.

Get a chance to win exciting prizes with your PSBank Flexi Personal Loan!

PSBank is celebrating its 58th anniversary by giving away five (5) Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and eight (8) PhP5,000 worth of cash credits to lucky PSBank Flexi Personal Loan account holders through its “Win with Flexi” raffle promo. 




Clients earn one (1) electronic raffle entry for every PhP5,000 cumulative (total) loan availment made during the promo period of July 30 to September 30, 2018.


GetGOing with Cashalo

Cashalo, the #1 solution that gives Filipinos financial freedom through fast and affordable access to credit on-demand, and GetGo, Cebu Pacific’s lifestyle rewards program, announced today a new partnership that will provide GetGo members with greater flexibility and opportunity while planning their next getaway.  

Existing members only need to download the Cashalo app via Google Play or the App Store, sign up with their GetGo credentials (mobile number and email address) along with an invitation code provided exclusively on GetGo channels, and earn 50 GetGo points once registered. As a bonus, from August 15 - October 15, users will be eligible to earn 250 more GetGo points when they successfully avail of their first loan through the Cashalo app. 
Cashalo General Manager Hamilton Angluben and GetGo Rewards General Manager Nik Laming sign a Memorandum of Agreement that will provide GetGo members more opportunities to fly for free just by becoming a Cashalo user.

Meralco employees bring ‘power packs’ to public schools





Meralco President and CEO Oscar S. Reyes hands over a One Meralco Foundation “Power Pack” kit to a kindergarten student of Cubao Elementary School in Quezon City.


  
Employees of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) come together to bring joy to thousands of public school students in the Meralco franchise area.

Prominent Asian implant surgeons in convention


Top implant surgeons from Asia: James I-Sheng Huang from Taiwan, Sok Chenh Chhean from Cambodia and Gary Brillo from Manila were recently featured as key speakers at the 27th Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry (PAID) Annual Convention and Induction Ceremony at the Okada Hotel Manila. 

Why debit cards are a millennial’s best partner in adulting

Millennials like to do things in their own way. Unlike the generations before them, these passionate young adults do not follow a specific formula for their lifestyles. They are spontaneous, excited, and always going against the flow in search for experiences that will make their lives worth living.



But if there’s one thing that millennials have in common with other generations, it is that they are also financially conscious. And in this modern age, millennials can enjoy the convenience of saving money and shopping for their needs and wants using a trusty debit card. Here are a few reasons why debit cards are preferred by many young Filipinos:


Millennials can unlock a lifestyle of travels and rewards for every transaction made with the CEB GetGo Debit Card.

Easier way to save cash

With a debit card, you can simply go to the bank and deposit cash to your account. This way, you are assured that your money is safe and secure; it even earns interest so you can grow your savings. Debit cards also teaches you to spend wisely because, unlike credit cards, you can only use what you have in your account. So the more you deposit and save money in your card, the more you can go on shopping sprees and planning for your next out-of-town-trips.


Lenovo introduces new laptops for the ‘modern avid gamer’

Lenovo, a global leader in PCs and smart devices development, is launching two new laptops designed to meet the demands of the ‘modern avid gamers’.



“Through our market research, we have discovered that there is a subset of gamers being ignored – the modern avid gamers. Most of these are millennials who carried their enthusiasm to adulthood but find it hard to continue due to their responsibilities at work, family, and social life. They are looking for a gaming PC that lets them partake in their passion but in a way that fits their lifestyle and time constraints. Our newest gaming machines are designed to meet their needs – a powerful, portable device with a stylish and minimalist exterior,” said

Michael Ngan, Country General Manager of Lenovo Philippines.



The new devices, namely, the Lenovo Legion Y530 and the IdeaPad 330 are built for more than just gaming. Both can handle programs for work or study easily, but also allows you to watch movies and TV series, it supports digital performance like video, animation, and graphics editing.




What is dS Whitening System

Having milky white skin gives a person unspeakable advantages. It can improve one’s confidence and self-esteem. In our country, white is synonymous to beauty. Filipinas today desire to get whiter skin but not to look exactly like Caucasians. We are already proud of our Asian features, all we want is to improve and enhance them. What we all want and are obsessed with, is having fair skin; but are all skin whitening treatments safe, particularly on prolonged usage? The answer is NO, because there are certain bleaching preparations available in the market which may cause harmful effects on the skin. The most common of which, are the Irritant Contact Dermatitis and Ochronosis.


Irritant Contact Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by direct chemical injury to the skin causing skin rashes and severe itchiness, while Ochronosis is a pigmentary disorder of the skin caused by prolonged use of creams containing Hydroquinone and Mercury.

Hydroquinone, when used over a long period of time, can cause Exogenous Ochronosis (where skin turns bluish or black). While it is true that it is an effective skin whitening compound because it inhibits the production of melanin to cause the whitening of skin color, it can also damage our pigment cells when improperly used.

Mercury, on the other hand, particularly the ammoniated type, which is the most common in Chinese bleaching cream preparations, may cause Ochronosis even in very low concentration if used for a longer period of time. Its cumulative effect may damage the kidneys or even cause neurological effects.


Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Transforming the Educational Landscape in the PH with Tech

UnionBank empowers educators and students with tools from Microsoft



Technology has radically changed the way Filipinos live. Across the country, work, play, and communication are now heavily influenced by digital technologies. This influence transfers to learning as well. As more modern workplaces now demand digital skills, it becomes paramount for educators to prepare its students for a digital workplace.

Clarissa Segismundo, Education Programs Lead of Microsoft Philippines, explained the importance of digital tools in learning. “Engaging students remains one of the core pillars in the digital transformation of education. How they use technology is crucial in promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills” said Segismundo.

But technology alone cannot develop the 21st-century skills students require. Technology is an accelerator and an equalizer, but it needs guidance and knowledge on proper utilization to truly have an impact on student development. 

Through the Microsoft Education Ambassadors Program, Microsoft and UnionBank are working together to transform the educational landscape in the Philippines by equipping our educators and students with the right skills. The program aims to empower schools, educators and students with 21st century skills through the proper use of technology for teaching and learning. To date, there are over 1,000 Microsoft Education Ambassadors advocating teaching with technology in various parts of the country.




Microsoft Education Ambassadors from UnionBank undergo training


Essilor Eye Can Succeed campaign wins award at the 16th Philippine Quill Awards

Essilor’s Eye Can Succeed has once again bagged awards from yet another prestigious award-giving body, the 2018 Philippine Quill Awards held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. Essilor’s Eye Can Succeed, which received the merit award for Communication Management under the Corporate Social Responsibility category, aims to help Filipino senior high school students achieve better sight by providing free eye check-ups and giving free eyeglasses to those in need


Tuesday, August 14, 2018

National University to open UAAP Season 81 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

Celebrate and show off campus pride as the National University hosts UAAP Season 81, drumming up a bigger and bolder season opening ceremony, packed with fun surprises and special performances from Spongecola, James Reid, and more happening on September 8 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena!


After hosting its 75th season in 2012, the biggest collegiate sports league in the Philippines makes a comeback to the home of the Bulldogs, National University, for UAAP Season 81 – treating athletes, students, and sports fans alike with a must-experience season opening.

Monday, August 13, 2018

World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and Global Coach says 3 minutes daily is all that’s needed to change your life







Even the world’s top leadership coach admits he needs a helping hand to navigate through life and the decisions he has to make. And that’s perfectly okay.



Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, a best-selling author and the world’s #1 leadership thinker and executive coach from the USA, said that it’s OK to ask for help from others. While most people veer away from asking for help, Goldsmith actually urges everyone to get over the idea of being able to do everything alone.




“I do this exercise daily with a peer coach. I have someone call me to listen to me ask myself questions I wrote and provide the answers I wrote every day. Why I do this? I’m Marshall Goldsmith and I’m too cowardly to do this by myself,” said Goldsmith in a podcast with EntreLeadership.


Filipino kids get a better shot at college education with Troo’s college savings plan


 Filipino parents work hard to set up their child for the future. And they know that a good college education is key to ensuring their child’s success. But with tuition fees increasing yearly at a rate of about 10 percent, sending their child to the college of their choice might just be a dream for many. 


Life insurance firm Troo recognizes this need and is helping give future changemakers a chance at a better future. That is, through its latest financial solutions offering – Troo Graduate, a traditional life insurance policy that insures the child as well as acts as a college savings plan.