Meralco : Best in Customer Engagement Project

(From L to R) Meralco VP & Marketing, Customer Solutions and Product Development Head Jose Antonio T. Valdez, Meralco Customer Solutions Manager Ramil T. Ruaro, Meralco South Business Area Head Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco SVP & Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications Head Alfredo S. Panlilio, Meralco VP & Corporate Business Group Head

Victor S. Genuino, Meralco SAVP & Marketing Head Edeliza T. Lim, and Meralco OIC of Home and Microbusiness Marketing Christine Teodosio-Cancino.

MERALCO BESTS ASIAN UTILITIES. The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the prestigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project” for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia. The international panel of judges cited the “shared value” that Meralco magnified, with its prepaid service benefitting both customers and the country, providing a pioneering, innovative service. Combined with research showing a very high approval rating, Meralco garnered a near-unanimous vote from the judges. The Asian Utility Week was held from May 24-25 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Join the PSBank’s “Win the Dream (57 Treats)” raffle promo

Live your dream of owning a condo in the luxurious BGC or driving your new car with PSBank

Get a chance to win and live your dream of owning a one-bedroom condominium at Park West in Bonifacio Global City or drive home a brand new 2017 Toyota Innova J DSL M/T in PSBank’s “Win the Dream (57 Treats)” raffle promo.

Make back-to-school kawaii with Daiso

The ordinary just won’t fly in Japan—the Land of the Rising Sun sets the standard for imaginative lifestyle, influencing all aspects of life with a hint of fun and a healthy dose of curiosity.

From home living to school supplies, recreation, and hobbies, the Japanese find a way to spruce up and Daiso-fy life! Such is the defiant charm of Daiso Japan, the truly Japanese store in the Philippines. The store houses multi-functional items and cool finds, hatched from creative and, sometimes, startling ideas.

Microsoft PH employees to get enhanced leave benefits

Microsoft PH employees to get enhanced leave benefits

Multinational company rolls out new leave policies for parents and family caregivers

Microsoft Philippines has introduced a new suite of enhanced leave benefits for its employees, including a minimum of 20-weeks paid leave for birth mothers and a minimum of six-weeks paid leave for new fathers.

Hanabishi, GMA Kapuso Foundation champion education, inspire Filipino youth

Hanabishi, in partnership with GMA Kapuso Foundation, reaffirms its commitment to education with donations to an elementary school in Pililla, Rizal

(L-R) Hanabishi representative Ronwaldo Villanueva, Malaya Elementary School Principal Solita Combis, and GMA Kapuso Foundation EVP and COO Carmela “Mel” C. Tiangco during the turnover ceremonies held last May 17.

Open up a Seamless Shopping Experience with Lazada’s Big App Sale!

In a recent study, an average Filipino spends around 9 minutes browsing through the mobile app before proceeding to checkout-- a trend seen on both iOS and Android platforms. When comparing the data on the Lazada mobile app from Q1 of 2016 vs. 2017, there was a 170% increase in average sessions. As the numbers would show, more and more Filipinos are not only shopping on the app, but they are also spending more time browsing.

 

Available 24/7 and right in your pocket, the Lazada app opens up a whole new experience to the modern shopper. Aside from allowing customers to make purchases anytime and anywhere, shoppers can use the Lazada app to get information on the things they would like to buy. With the swipe of a finger, customers can read up on product descriptions, genuine product reviews, and ever compare prices with other retailers. With peak app use between 6-8pm on weekdays, it seems as though digital-savvy shoppers have found a way to maximize their time spent in Manila traffic. 

Yahoo Philippines Homepage Gets a New Look!

Refresh offers a more unified experience across Yahoo News and Yahoo Homepage

 

Yahoo recently announced the new Yahoo Homepage, along with updates to Yahoo News for users in the Philippines. These changes, hosted on a dedicated Philippines domain - ph.yahoo.com, will provide a more unified experience across the Yahoo homepage and core properties, offering a better way to consume, engage, and discover the quality content users have come to expect.

With cleaner, more modern designs and a focus on increased personalization, the new sites deliver a continuous stream of articles tailored to each user (including original content) and create a more consistent experience on Yahoo properties across devices.

Here are some highlights:

GetGo promo winners drive home brand-new Honda Mobilio vehicles

They got more than what they asked for.

Three GetGo members—Andrew Del Pilar, Janna Leah Dans, and Jeane Maravillas Regondola—casually converted their loyalty points to GetGo points in the hopes of earning bonus points and inching themselves closer and faster to dreams of flying for free.

Little did they know that this would give them the rewards of a lifetime as they became the lucky winners of brand-new Honda Mobilio vehicles in GetGo’s “Points to Fly, Points to Drive” raffle promo.

 

Janna Leah Dans poses with her brand-new Mobilio car inside the Honda showroom.

“I converted my Citibank credit card points to GetGo points to avail of free flights for an upcoming family trip to attend one of my best friend's wedding,” recalled Janna, a GMA Network project manager. “This is the first time that I used my points to get free flights,” admits the GetGo member who converted the credit card points she earned in the last 8 years.

Sony Channel Brings Enchanted Evenings Into Primetime Viewing with “The Next Great Magician” this June

           

Brand new magic show premieres June 5, weeknights at 7:55pm

Sony Channel wants you to believe in magic like never before when some of the world’s best magicians compete against each other in the spellbinding contest The Next Great Magician, which starts fascinating audiences this June.

All kinds of magic are covered throughout the series – from illusions to comedy magic, from locations stunts to close-up performances, etc. - as magicians go head to head in a battle of spectacular magical displays that showcase their amazing talents in front of a studio audience and on location.

RUNRIO Trilogy Series 2017 promises to be the most exciting ever

Running coach Rio dela Cruz of RUNRIO Events, Inc. announces the start of this year’s most premier running series in the country - the RUNRIO Trilogy 2017 at the Okada Manila in Paranaque City.

The series is expected to attract an average of 12,000 running enthusiasts per leg from all over the country.   The first of the three legs is set for June 25 and features a half-marathon run including 10Km and 5Km race. This will be followed by the second leg on August 13, where it will showcase Rio’s very own Afroman distance which is a 32Km run, with shorter distances - 21Km, 10Km and 5Km. The 32Km is considered by runners as the ideal race for first-timers who aim to finish their very first full marathon.

The third and final leg will cap the series on October 1 with a full marathon of 42Km that also includes 21Km, 10Km, and 5Km race distances. Runners who complete the highest distance of all 3 races will be honored at the RUNRIO Trilogy Awards Night.

Launch of Dimension Data’s Uptime services for Palo Alto Networks in the Philippines

DIMENSION DATA PROVIDES UPTIME MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PALO ALTO NETWORKS SOLUTIONS

Dimension Data is offering its Uptime Maintenance Support Services for Palo Alto Networks® in the Philippines to provide IT agility, reduce downtime and improve the overall efficiency for clients’ business operations. Dimension Data is Palo Alto Networks’ only global Platinum Partner in the Philippines.

Dimension Data’s Uptime Services has several service elements that, when combined, will help to ensure business continuity for organisations of all sizes — this includes enterprise-level businesses, government bodies as well as calamity response and rescue.

Dimension Data will provide Level 1 and Level 2 support services as part of its Uptime services for Palo Alto Networks, with certified engineers providing the best possible assistance to its clients in the Philippines. This latest service offering from Dimension Data helps organisations allocate the appropriate level of response to events that occur with specific software and hardware devices.

AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent Open Auditions in Manila

Thousands attend AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent Open Auditions in Manila for their chance to shine in Season Two

                    

The most creative and aspiring Pinoy acts turned out in full force today as AXN kicked off its open auditions for the second season of Asia’s Got Talent.

Win limited edition Gilas merchandise with Tayo ang Gilas promo

Chooks-to-Go, the official roasted chicken of Gilas Pilipinas, continues to drum up support for the national team.

As the Nationals are currently slugging it out with other countries in the 2017 Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) Championship for Men, Chooks-to-Go is serving up a simple treat for basketball and roasted chicken fans alike.

5 Reasons Your New Home Should Be in the South

Rockwell Primaries, a subsidiary of Rockwell Land, aims to elevate lives by creating best value quality homes modern Filipinos can be proud of, with its two on-going properties:  The Vantage at Kapitolyo and East Bay Residences.

East Bay Residences is a prime urban dwelling choice for young couples and growing families

Fresher air, more peaceful and more spacious surroundings, and the quaint lifestyle that accompanies the community. When we talk about what it’s like living in the South of Metro Manila, these and more are almost sure to be brought up. It’s undeniable that staying down South comes with its perks and privileges.

NBA LAUNCHES FIRST OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE IN THE PHILIPPINES

NBAStore.com.ph Expands Access to Authentic NBA Merchandise 

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Athletic Trading Company, Inc. (IATC) announced today the launch of NBAStore.com.ph, the first official online NBA Store in the Philippines.  The online destination will provide fans across the Philippines with access to official NBA merchandise on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.

Managed by IATC, the mobile-optimized NBAStore.com.ph will offer a wide assortment of authentic NBA merchandise from all 30 teams, including jerseys, footwear, headwear, accessories, and collectibles from brands such as adidas, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike, Spalding, Stance, Under Armour, and Upper Deck.  

“The launch of NBAStore.com.ph strengthens our efforts to extend our reach further across the Philippine archipelago,” said IATC President and CEO Melvin Lloyd Lim.  “We are committed to bringing the NBA closer to the fans by outfitting them with the latest authentic NBA merchandise.”

Math Geniuses Had Fun with Metrobank Fun Savers Club!

Photo shows (from L-R): Metrobank FSC Product Manager Rose Bulan, Metrobank FSC Mascot Savee, MMC 1st place Grade 6 Individual Competition winner Rickson Caleb Tan, Grade 6 MMC finalists Nathan Mayer Que, Matthew Charles Carpio, 3rd place Grade 6 Individual Competition winner Sigfred Kerwayne Kwan, Center for Culinary Arts Director for Business Development and PR Liza Morales and Metrobank Foundation MMC Mascot Mathew

Math Geniuses Had Fun with Metrobank Fun Savers Club. Metrobank Fun Savers Club (FSC) recently held a B.E.S.T. Kids activity with the 2017 Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC) national finalists.

NEWEST ALL-STARS OF JR. NBA PHILIPPINES 2017 PRESENTED BY ALASKA

Youth players from the Regional Selection Camp in Metro Manila shined the brightest among 72 boys and girls in the National Training Camp of Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute May 12-13 and at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 14, attended by Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton and former WNBA All-Star Sue Wicks.

Jr. NBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches fundamental skills, builds character, and promotes active lifestyles for Filipinos nationwide.  Payton and Wicks joined Jr. NBA Coaches Chris Sumner and Jeffrey Cariaso in training and working with the young campers throughout the National Training Camp.  Jr. NBA Asia Advisory Council members including NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo also attended the final day of the National Training Camp.

LBC Supports Luzon Festival And Makes It More Special for OFWs In Hong Kong

LBC showed their support to thousands of OFWs in Hong Kong who gathered at the Stanley Community Hall to celebrate The Luzon Festival.

LBC Bridges Love from Across the Miles by Supporting Singapore’s OFW Graduates

LBC shows how much they value OFWs in Singapore by supporting the 10th AiMS Learning International Commencement Exercises.

Recently held at the Amara Sanctuary Hotel at the Sentosa Resort in Larkhill Road, the graduation rites for Batch 2016 to 2017 was composed mainly of OFWs who persevered to finish their schooling while working to provide for their families.

Winners of the 1st Chooks-to-Go Chess Championship named

Winners of the 1st Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championship flanked by the organizers

Over 300 chess players vied for honors in the 1st Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championship held last April 29 in Vista Mall, Sta. Rosa in Laguna.

The tournament had three categories—Open Category for 19 y/o and up, Junior Category for 13 – 18 y/o, and Kiddie Category for 12 y/o and below.

Winners for the Open Category are Grand Master Darwin Laylo, who was hailed as champion; International Master Barlo Nadera, 2nd place; and Grand Master Rogelio Antonio, Jr. placed third.

GetGo and partners celebrate two years of #FlyForFree

Here’s 2 Going Places. Nik Laming and Mike Szucs (center) share the stage with their industry partners that helped GetGo’s #FlyForFree concept soar even higher.

GetGo, Cebu Pacific’s exciting lifestyle rewards program, is not only celebrating two years of providing every Juan free flights to their dream destinations, it is also giving gratitude to partners who have made GetGo truly a rewarding experience for its members.

To mark its second anniversary, GetGo gathered its program partners for a night of revelry that celebrated their shared passion to provide Filipinos with the best ways to #FlyForFree.

Held at The Blue Leaf in McKinley Hill, the Here’s 2 Going Places: GetGo 2nd Year Anniversary and Partner’s Night event treated guests to a cheerful evening of recognition, tickets to free flights, exciting prizes, and a promise of stronger partnerships for more rewards offers.

The gift of healthy ‘crowning glory’ fit for the queen this Mother’s Day

CLICHE it may be, but there’s indeed a woman behind the person we are today. And that’s no less than her—our mother. We used to call her nanay, inay, ‘nay, mama, mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives. 

There may be opposing beliefs whether that greater maternal instinct is biologically predetermined or socially imposed, but everyone would agree that a mother is hardwired to love and care about the whole family, especially the children, all the time. For better or worse, it’s always the welfare of everyone at home on top of her priority. 

No wonder she’s an epitome of a doting human being that touches everybody’s life. So, it’s but right to honor and return all the favors she has done for us. And what a better way to do this than this Mother’s Day.

Pamper your favorite woman this Mother’s Day

Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day with Hanabishi, ang Kapartner ng Praktikal na Nanay for 30 Years

There are only few days left before Mother’s Day. Have you decided yet what to give the most important woman in your life?

Hanabishi, a trusted partner of Filipino mothers for many years now, offers a wide range of gift ideas perfect for any mother, whether she is the techy type, someone who enjoys cooking up gastronomic delights, or the health-conscious one who likes to whip up healthy yet delicious drinks for herself and the rest of the family.

For her viewing pleasure

Give your mom the gift of entertainment with a Hanabishi LED TV. Up the ante in your mom’s afternoon or nighttime telenovela viewing with Hanabishi’s range of high-definition 1366x768-pixel and full-HD 1920x1080-pixel TVs with enhanced color imaging, which will surely bring her favorite TV characters to life.

These slim TV’s come in 20 to 50-inch models and feature audio equalizer for a wonderful home entertainment experience. They have HDMI and USB ports so you can also play a movie or two for that perfect Mother’s Day bonding moment.

Build Your Wealth with Citi Priority

The country’s largest foreign bank unveils latest banking service for emerging affluent

Building one’s wealth doesn’t come by accident.  It takes years of planning, commitment and discipline – and no other financial institution understands this more than the country’s largest foreign bank.

Citi, the pioneer and leader in wealth management in the Philippines, recently introduced a new banking service targeted for the emerging affluent dubbed Citi Priority.

PLDT Home encourages all to #ConnectForReal with their moms

Create the most meaningful connection this Mother’s Day

 

#ConnectForReal this Mother’s Day

It’s no question that moms are a constant figure in our lives, giving us unconditional love and support for everything we do. Because of this, some tend to neglect the need to express their love and appreciation for their moms, as they assume that it goes without saying. But what everyone should be reminded of is that love unexpressed is love unfelt.

How to Pamper Mothers on Mother's day

Mother’s Day is a time for people to thank their moms for their never-ending sacrifices for the family. After all, they assume different roles round-the-clock just to make our lives comfortable – a chef to prepare our meals every day, a doctor to tend to us when we are sick, a teacher to help us with school work and life problems, a CEO of the household, our protector to make sure we are always safe, and so many more!  

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Solane, the leading provider of LPG solutions, reminds everyone to show their love and appreciation to the woman who ceaselessly devotes herself to the family. This occasion is another moment that falls in perfectly with Solane’s Dapat Lang campaign, a program that emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, for the family, for others and society as a whole.

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Paulo Avelino checks out KTM Philippines at the Inside RACING Bike Festival

Television and film actor and KTM motorcycle fan Paulo Avelino shared the excitement of KTM Philippines in its first ever participation in the recently-concluded Inside RACING Bike Festival and Trade Show held at the World Trade Center. A racing enthusiast, Avelino joined the team behind KTM Philippines in introducing the brand’s impressive line of high-powered motorcycles and the present 200 Duke available at P147K. Recently, Avelino underwent rider training at the renowned California Superbikes School Philippines using the KTM RC390.

SUPERSTAR VIRGO IN MANILA’S LAST BLAST FOR MAY!

Great offers perfect for the family await as SuperStar Virgo features exclusive May deals led by Senior Citizens at 70% off and 3-To-Go promotions as it caps off its deployment in Manila with a bang!

It was a whirlwind romance between the Philippines and Leading Cruise Line in the Asia Pacific, Star Cruises during SuperStar Virgo’s historic homeport deployment in Manila. With the travel-hungry Manileños experiencing their own cruise of a lifetime this past March and April, Star Cruises has made 2017 a year for the books.

But summer is not yet over as SuperStar Virgo will still be in Manila for a whole month and is ready to go out with a bang with last blast promotions exclusive for May departures with amazing offers solely for your family and loved ones!

Join the first-ever Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships

1st Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships gets underway, April 29

After throwing its support for Gilas Pilipinas and the country’s quest for regional basketball supremacy, poultry giant Chooks-to-Go is venturing into the grassroots level in search of budding chess experts.

On April 29, the first-ever Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships in partnership with the Rotary Club of Nuvali, will be held at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The whole-day competition is expected to attract more than 1,000 chess players, coaches, trainers and chess enthusiasts.

Cash prizes, trophies and medals await winners in the Open (19 y/o and up), Junior (13 – 18 y/o), and Kiddie (12 y/o and below) categories.

“Our belief in developing the Filipino potential, especially in the field of sports, motivates us to continue supporting not only basketball but also chess tournaments which foster self-confidence and camaraderie among players,” said Ronald R. Mascariñas, Chooks-to-Go President and General Manager.

Organizers of the Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships also hope to raise funds for the various social projects of the Rotary Club of Nuvali.

Visit the LAMUDI AFFORDABLE HOUSING FAIR 2017

THE LAUNCH OF THE LAMUDI AFFORDABLE HOUSING FAIR

The biggest affordable housing–focused event in the country spearheaded by top property portal Lamudi Philippines is slated this year

To further assist Filipinos on their path to homeownership, leading real estate website Lamudi will gather property developers across the country in a big property fair exclusive for the affordable housing segment.

Jay Bautista as Managing Director for the Philippines for Kantar Media

Kantar Media appoints Jay Bautista to lead Philippines business

New Managing Director will lead the roll out of cross-media audience measurement solutions

Kantar Media, a global leader in media insights, has appointed market research expert Jay Bautista as Managing Director for the Philippines. Bautista has been with the company as Commercial Director since 2016. This new post takes effect immediately, based in the Kantar Media offices in Manila. 

Bautista will be responsible for delivering Kantar Media’s services to clients in the Philippines, and managing existing and new services in the market. Kantar Media currently provides the TV ratings service, ad expenditure service, social TV tools and consumer survey solutions. He will also define and execute growth strategies within the business development and client management areas across the company’s product portfolio.