Chooks-to-Go announces nine winners of 100K pesos

From left to right, BAVI Tacloban Branch Head Edwin Arevalo and Chooks-to-Riches winners from Tacloban, Antonio Tiu and Emanuel Moreto

Chooks-to-Go, the leading roasted chicken chain in the country, recently announced the nine winners of Chooks-to-Riches, its ongoing nationwide promo.

The winners are John Jervie Dee of Misamis Oriental, Emanuel Moreto of Leyte, Angelica Olinares of Negros Occidental, David Villanueva of Bicol, Leslie Naval of Malabon, Antonio Tiu of Tacloban, Emmanuel Asuncion of Bulacan, Ma. Elena Biyo of Iloilo, and Cecile Senining of Cebu. Each received PhP 100,000 pesos in cash, tax-free.

GetGo promo winners get ready to escape to paradise in Palawan

The most exciting lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific once more surprises its GetGo members with amazing treats and prizes. With GetGo’s Exclusive Island Escape promo, three lucky members are flying to Palawan for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a whole island for themselves and their family.

From casually doing their everyday transactions and shopping at their favorite stores, Josephine Panganiban, Jivelle Ann Borcena, and Criza Mae Booc were able to earn GetGo points that were converted to raffle entries to win the 3-day all-expense-paid trips to the exclusive Bamboo Island in Coron.

Josephine Panganiban (right) receives her prize from Cebu Pacific Loyalty Division campaign manager Elia Soon.

Creamline Cool Smashers: Sweeping the nation with ‘good vibes’

PVL Season 2 champs share their love for fans and their Creamline family

Amidst a cheering sea of pink, the Creamline Cool Smashers swept the Mall of Asia Arena Court with their combined prowess and trademark good vibes to clinch the coveted championship title of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Season 2 Reinforced Conference.

Led by team captain Alyssa Valdez, the Cool Smashers bested the PayMaya High Flyers and sealed the deal after only two games in a best-of-three finals round. In addition to the title, players Valdez, Jia Morado, and Michelle Gumabao received individual awards: best open spiker, best setter and finals MVP, and best opposite spiker, respectively.

Global Filipino Schools program reaches all 17 regions in the PH

Initiated by Globe Telecom and DepEd, the program aims to transform public schools into ICT centers of excellence

(L-R) Globe Channel Management Group Area Sales Head for South Mindanao James Norman Chiong, Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto, DepEd ARMM Regional Secretary Rasol Mitmug, and DepEd ARMM Chief of ICT Aratoc Macarambon during the GFS event in Cotabato City. Photo courtesy of  Bureau of Public Information

About 214 schools across all 17 regions in the Philippines, latest of which are those in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), are being equipped with information and communications technology (ICT) tools and methodologies on 21st-century education through Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program.

The GFS program is part of a long-term partnership between Globe Telecom and the Department of Education (DepEd), meant to forward 21st-century learning principles and ICT integration in public schools nationwide. It aims to transform public high schools into ICT centers of excellence by equipping students and teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for the 21st century.

Ahead of their 2020 target, Globe and DepEd brought the program to all 17 regions in the Philippines, with ARMM as its final leg.

From Monday, July 23 to Thursday, July 26, program officers from DepEd divisions and teaching representatives from select public elementary and high schools gathered for a four-day teacher training workshop in Cotabato City. Each of the nine school divisions in ARMM was represented in the workshop. A virtual coaching course for all participants will also be held to help them with mastery and application of the learnings.

“Many young Filipinos are unable to make the most of advancement in digital technology when compared with other countries. Through innovative teaching methods and integration of ICT in classrooms, teachers and school leaders can significantly increase the quality of learning in the public sector. This is the main goal of GFS,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications at Globe.

Through the GFS program, schools received free internet connectivity; as well as ICT tools like tablets, projectors, virtual reality (VR) goggles, casting dongles, pocket wifi devices, and a mobile cart. Most importantly, partner schools also received an intensive teacher training program on 21st-century learning approach, ICT integration in classrooms, as well as content  responsible digital citizenship.

Schools in ARMM which are under the program are the following:

• Maluso National High School (Basilan)

• Lamitan National High School (Lamitan City)

• Sultan Guro Memorial National High School (Lanao del Sur 1)

• Lorenzo Elementary School (Lanao del Sur 2)

• Malabang National High School (Lanao del Sur 2)

• Talayan National High School (Maguindanao 1)

• Bugabungan National High School (Maguindanao 2)

• Marawi City National High School (Marawi City)

• Sulu National High School (Sulu)

Under the GFS program, every school beneficiary will serve as a training hub for teachers in the DepEd division the school belongs to. For ARMM, Globe envisions the participating schools to set as an example on how technology can transform education to the 622 public elementary and secondary schools in nine schools divisions in the region, benefitting over 26,000 teachers and over 800,000 students.

To assess its success upon its implementation, a study released by Taylor Nelson Sofres in 2015 showed the GFS program helped improve digital skills among teachers and students, specifically on usage of mobile technology and computer software.

The study also showed that the GFS program enabled 21st-century learning outcomes that involve creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking; increased student engagement in classroom activities; as well as helped enhance school culture through readiness in ICT integration.

RCBC rolls out first ever online FX platform

RCBC has just become the first bank in the country to offer an online foreign exchange platform, that allows their existing clients and accountholders to buy and sell currency online.

The Online FX Trading Platform is currently the only foreign exchange execution platform in the country that can be accessed using the web, eliminating the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions when exchanging foreign currency.

Vivo X21 is an eyecatcher at the Mobile Fest 2018

Global smartphone brand Vivo has made a good impression on tech enthusiasts at the SM Cyberzone’s Mobile Fest 2018.

To explain all the goods on Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone—the X21, the brand tapped respected tech experts Mark Macanas of TechPinas and Alora Uy Guerrero of Revu.

The experts discussed Vivo X21’s unlocking technologies, dual rear camera, AI Selfie Camera, AI Game Mode, Hi-Fi, performance, and design.

Alora Uy Guerrero of Revu and Mark Macanas of TechPinas had nothing but praises for Vivo X21.

Get your head in the game with Vivo X21

For a gamer, there is nothing more frustrating than getting a call in the middle of a play. That is why Mobile Legends or PUBG players pick phones that are powerful enough to meet their heavy gaming needs. Global brand Vivo has been in the forefront of developing innovations to address the usual woes of a gamer. 

Vivo knows that the first step to handle mobile games is reliable hardware. Its latest flagship, the X21, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Artificial Intelligence Engine chip. This can effectively utilize CPU resources for complex processes.       

To complement the powerful chipset, Vivo X21 has a whopping 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM that improves the app launches and loading including complex mobile games. This also allows gamers to store not only one but many other gaming apps in their mobile phone.

The Vivo X21 is also equipped with AI technology. Through machine intelligence, the X21’s AI Smart Engine can intelligently allocate system resources in real-time to optimize its performance based on the requirements of a gaming apps. It also manages all apps running in the background and prioritizes memory space to commonly used apps.

YouTube NextUp returns to the Philippines

Enter now for a chance to be part of NextUp Manila’s class of 2018!

YouTube announces the launch of its NextUp contest in the Philippines to turbocharge the careers of local up-and-coming YouTube creators. Since its launch in 2011, NextUp has helped over 500 creators in more than 13 countries take their channels to the next level, giving them skills, mentorship, and a network to help them create compelling content. This year, YouTube NextUp is looking for creative and inspiring creators who will join a week-long creator camp at the next YouTube Pop-up Space Manila from September 7 to September 12 where they will learn production techniques from NextUp alumni and work closely with top YouTube creators.

As one of the YouTube NextUp 2017 winners, Helen Payawal, more popularly known to her almost 30,000 subscribers as Helen on Fleek, is grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by established YouTubers like Mikey Bustos and Janina Vela, as well as filmmaking professionals. “Until now, we could turn to them and consult them on how we can create better content,” she added. 

Benefits of Why you should Drink and Drive

What should you drink when going for a drive?

Sometimes, drinking and driving isn’t a bad thing

Hunger and thirst are the last things you’d want to experience while driving. When our bodies are dehydrated and low on fuel, we get irritable and frustrated. Getting “hangry” often leads to a rough, terrible, and exhausting trip which can affect driving performance. This is one of the findings from the Shell Driving Experiment, a worldwide study that uses cutting-edge emotional intelligence technology and other applications to uncover how the emotions of drivers affect their performance during everyday rides.

In the Philippines, the experiment showed that feeling hungry or thirsty can impact driving performance, showing that drivers who crave food and hydration don’t perform as well on the road. This decreases the smoothness of a driver’s journey, negatively correlating to a smoother trip score.

This is one of the instances where the combination of drinking and driving isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, with the right beverages, it can be good for you.

BARLICO IS WELLNESS IN A CUP THAT EMPOWERS

Barlico may have been popularly known as a coffee substitute, but this healthy drink is more than just that. It is made of barley grass from barley plant, which is among the earliest grown sweet grass in the world that traces its history even before 5000 BC, popular among ancient Greeks and Romans. It’s been dubbed as “nature’s best fast food” attributing to its multidimensional health benefits.

Barley is a superfood loaded with  vitamins A, B1 (thiamine),  B2 (riboflavin),  B3 (niacin),  B6 folate, , as well asvitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) and vitamin K (phylloquinone). It also boasts of electrolytes such as phosphorous, magnesium and potassium, along with other essential minerals such as calcium, zinc and iron.  Barley is also a provider of powerful antioxidants, essential amino acids, and beneficial enzymes. It also supplies valuable fiber to the body and does not offer any harmful cholesterol.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU CLEANSE WITH NIVEA with Next Generation NIVEA Cleansers

Personal grooming and hygiene p|ays a big part in every Filipino-stemming from a fixation of always feeling clean and looking good. This is even reflected in the growing personal and skin care industry and In the progressing need for higher efficacy cleansing products among Filipinos and Filipinas alike.

In the market today, there are several effective cleansing products. But the majority contains high amounts of alcohol which is not good for the skin. Alcohol makes the skin rough and dry. it leaves a stinging feel after use and skin gets easily irritated over time, making it the least ideal way to cleanse and care for the facial skin.

NIVEA-the World’s No. 1 Skin Care Expert and leading brand in several key categories in the Philippines such as Body Lotions, Creme, Deodorants, Sun Care and Men’s Care, finally brings its skin care expertise to the Face Category.

Myths and facts about weight-loss supplements

Losing weight requires a lot of dedication and hard work and may involve physical and emotional costs. It is hardly surprising that many prefer the easy route by taking weight-loss supplements. While almost all weight-loss supplements are marketed as beneficial for the body, some may actually be harmful to one’s health.

Nutrition experts debunk certain claims about weight-loss supplements and reveal possible health risks.

Myth #1: Weight-loss supplements are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Truth: The US FDA does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. It only steps in when a “dietary supplement” is found to contain harmful substances.

Cardless ATM withdrawals now possible with Citi

Citibank, the country’s leading global bank, continues to pursue innovation in order to enhance the banking experience of their customers. Cardless ATM withdrawals from debit accounts are now possible in all Citibank ATMs.

You don’t have to visit a Citibank branch and do tedious over-the-counter withdrawals when you forget your Citibank Debit Card and are in immediate need of cash. With the cardless cash withdrawal facility, you may simply set up a cardless cash withdrawal in Citibank Online or your Citi Mobile App, with a One-Time PIN (OTP) sent via SMS. Then, proceed to the nearest Citibank ATM, where you will receive a second OTP which you need to input before you get your cash.  This new feature of Citibank ATMs is free of charge and can also minimize fraud and ATM skimming.

Experience secure cardless cash withdrawals with the latest ATM feature from Citi.

 For more information, log on to www.citibank.com.ph.

Teaching Teachers through Technology

Today’s generation grew up in the age of technology that it has become a natural tool for learning. While traditional methods equip students with the knowledge they need, the use of technology enables students to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world setting. However, more than how technology has transformed learning, the bigger challenge is how educators today who are less tech-savvy than their students can maximize the potential of technology in the classroom.

This is the very challenge that Acer strives to overcome for education in the Philippines. Over 100 schools and universities have partnered with one of the top ICT companies in the world through Acer Academy. The program provides educational institutions around the country access to quality hardware, software and services that can improve the learning system of future professionals. 

Aside from coding, teachers also tested some of the 8-application package in the CloudProfessor kit such as the temperature and light sensors, and fans that hones students’ creativity and critical thinking.

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earAccess hearing aids to be available in the Philippines

Canadian social enterprise makes high quality hearing aids accessible to Filipinos

Not too many Filipinos are knowledgeable when it comes to detecting possible hearing problems. And even if they are, devices that provide immediate solutions like hearing aids may be out of their reach because of the prohibitive prices.

But it will soon be a thing of the past as Canadian social enterprise earAccess, Inc. makes its high quality yet affordable hearing aids available in the Philippines. The company partnered with FINE Nutrition Trading International, a company known for its various health and well-being products, who will serve as the exclusive local distributor of earAccess hearing aids in the country.

earAccess hearing aids will be formally launched this month, and they will be available initially at select Watsons stores.

Thanks to ACCESS® 1 and ACCESS® 2 hearing aid models being launched, more Filipinos will now have access to high quality, durable and more importantly affordable, hearing aids. Currently, hearing aids are out of reach to many hearing-impaired Filipinos because they are expensive. The high price tag for hearing aids thus acted as a barrier for those with hearing impairment to get the access and relief that hearing aids provide. earAccess will change all of that.

Shaping kids to become young investors for a secured future

  

As young as they are, children already have their own goals and dreams that they want to achieve. From something as simple as buying the latest toy or gadget, to surprising their parents with a gift on their special day, kids want to have their own money so they can experience the feeling of spending freely.   

This is the reason why it is advisable to start them early on their financial journey. As parents of this eager young generation, it is important to guide them as they make their own decisions and show them the value of saving and how to handle their finances wisely.

Building a secure financial foundation

One of the most effective ways parents can first teach their children to save money is by letting them own a piggy bank. Coin banks encourage them to save a portion of their allowance and grow their money over time. In return, kids can use their savings to buy the things they want while at the same time learning the value of patience and perseverance.

Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp fuels Pinoy court skills and Taiwanese innovation

Combining the Filipino passion for basketball and the Taiwanese drive for innovation, the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Basketball Camp recently filled the Mall of Asia Music Hall with an intense 3-on-3 Hoop Challenge, top-notch innovations from Taiwan Excellence, and PBA stars.

A partnership between Taiwan Excellence and legendary PBA star Coach Eric Altamirano, the two-day Camp aimed to promote sportsmanship as it brought together some of the Metro’s most promising basketball players while highlighting the incredible products awarded with the Taiwan Excellence Seal. 

Ayala Land Inc. opens The Flats-- a Co-living Development in the heart of Makati City

Young urban professionals on the hunt for a perfectly balanced life can now say goodbye to heavy traffic, lengthy commutes and long queues! In just a few weeks, a dynamic place will rise in Amorsolo Street in the city that makes it happen—Makati.

Premier real estate developer Ayala Land is redefining the co-living trend in Metro Manila with the opening of The Flats. The 15-storey building at Amorsolo Street, Makati City features co-living spaces for lease designed to revolutionize the way young urban professionals rent in the city. It's hip, trendy and, above all things, it is close to both work and recreation.

Havas Ortega responds to the call of digital transformation and the innovation mindset – Jason Drilon to lead Build & Innovation team

As the marketing landscape continues to change in the face of new trends and technologies, digital transformation emerges as an essential response to this change. The biggest companies in the country are shaping their acquisitions and strategies to fit a digital, fully integrated future.

Jason Drilon

Havas Ortega has stepped up to the plate by setting up its own Build & Innovation team, headed by creative technologist Jason Drilon, whose career spans over a decade and a half in providing innovative and creative solutions for some of the largest brands in the world. Drilon’s body of work includes years in BBDO Guerrero, JimenezBasic Advertising, Ogilvy and Mather, and Bates 141.

Exclusive Globe At Home plans now available to new DMCI condo owners

Having a reliable, high-speed internet connection is almost as important as having utilities like water and electricity which are basic needs in a typical Filipino home. Unfortunately, individuals and families who are about to move into their new homes are so busy that they may not have the time to drop by an internet provider’s store to apply for a subscription.

Globe At Home understands this struggle and has found a way to make things more convenient for their customers together with their new partner, DMCI Homes. Now, new condominium owners of DMCI Homes won’t have to brace traffic and long queues as they will have the option to apply for Globe At Home's exclusive broadband plan during the turnover of their units. This new collaboration aims to make Globe At Home subscription applications easier than ever.

From left to right: Frederick Rapinan, Operations Manager of DPMC; Jan Venturanza, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Customer Care and Corporate Planning of DMCI Homes; Martha Sazon, Senior Vice President, Broadband Business of Globe; Michelle Marie Fernandez-Castillo, Director of Business Development and GTM, Broadband Business of Globe.

AXA Asset Master for your Lasting Legacy

For those who want to leave behind a lasting gift for generations to come, leading global insurer AXA presents the newest member of its growing product portfolio Asset Master. Designed as a single-pay, investment-Iinked insurance plan, Asset Master allows you to build a diversified investment portfolio of lml and global investments a solid foundation on which
to build your financial legacy.

APCC Manila 2018 is all ready ,set,go

APCC Manila 2018 is All Ready, Set, Go

First convention in Asia to have exclusive showcase from Disney, Marvel, and Netflix attracting fans from all over the region

It‘s all systems go for the biggest pop-culture event in the country as AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018 brings in the noise to the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City on July 27 to 29 for a weekend of unforgettable sights, sounds, and experiences for fans from all over.

Hawker Chan, World’s Cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, opens in Manila

Metro Manila's bustling dining scene has just zoome several notches higher with the opening of Hawker Chan, also known as the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world.

This internationally acclaimed Singapore-based restaurant promises to rock the Philippine: with its gloriously delicious dishes. especially its soya chicken rice.

Hawker Chan's global popularity belies its humble beginnings. The restaurant was foundec by Malaysian Chef Chan Hong Meng, the son of a farmer, who flew to Singapore in the 1980s and trained under a Hong Kong chef. It was under his mentor’s guidance that he learned to prepare the now famous Singapore Soya Sauce Chicken and Noodle.

In 2009, Chan Hong Mong opened a small store at the Chinatown Complex, the largest open-air hawker centre in Singapore, where he served soya sauce Chicken rice a dish that quickly caught the imagination of diners across Singapore. Through the years, Chan Hong

Mong painstakingly refined his recipe, to the delight of diners who lined up hours on end at the stall.

In July of 2016. Michelin's Singapore Guide debuted and among those recognized was Hawker Chan, making it the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world. Just this month, Liao Fan Hawker Chan at 78 Smith Street in Singapore was among the 50 restaurants included in the 2018 Bib Gourmand Awards, which recognizes eateries with menu items that cost no more than S$45, for their value for money.

As Hawker Chan opens its doors at SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines, Filipinos can look forward to the same mouthwatering dishes that have captivated people across the region. Thanks to Foodee Global Concepts, the industry maverick that has transformed the Filipino dining scene with groundbreaking offerings such as the Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan, FOO’D By Davide Oidani, Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles and Llaollao’s unique Spanish frozen yogurt. Pinoys can look fon/vard to the best tasting dishes. That’s because Foodee Global Concepts recognized Filipinos’ love and curiosity for food, and responded by bringing to the country the offerings of top-rated restaurants that have won the hearts of people around the world.

Among the dishes that diners can look forward to at Hawker Chan Manila are its signature combination platter of char siew, roasted pork, and pork rib, and the whole chicken platter. What makes this even more exciting is that these dishes are priced to be extremely pocketfriendly. On the average, the price range per dish is only PHP 100.00 to 150.00!

“We've seen how Filipinos try to visit the top-rated restaurants whenever they travel, so we thought why not bring these restaurants to the country? Since Pinoys love to visit Hawker Chan in Singapore, we thought we'd bring it here, and offer the same combination of great food and affordable luxury to them,” said FOODEE Global Concepts CEO, Mr. Rikki Dee.

Located at the Ground Floor, Entertainment Mall at SM Mall of Asia Complex, the restaurant seats 86 and is perfect for those who want a great. affordably-priced, hearty meal.

To add to the excitement. Hawker Chan customers will get a chance to fly to Singapore every time they dine at Hawker Chan Manila from July 26 to August 5, 2018. Two (2) lucky

winners will get a chance to Fly to Singapore and enjoy a 3 days 2 nights full board and meal stay. sponsored by FOODEE Global Concepts Inc. and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Furthermore. the first one hundred (100) diners of Hawker Chan from July 26 to 27 are all in for a treat! The hrst ten (10) diner will receive a year's worth supply of Hawker _Chan products. The following twenty will receive six (6) months' worth, the next twenty (20) wull get

three (3) months, and the last fifty (50) diners will get one month worth of Hawker Chan products as well.

With Hawker Chan now in Manila, roast-loving Pinoys have never had it so good!

The Rise of Voice: Globe Labs, Nexmo team up to deliver powerful voice solutions to SEA market

Globe Labs, the innovative developer community of Globe Telecom, in partnership with Nexmo (part of Vonage (NYSE:VG), a global business cloud communications leader, have teamed up to deliver powerful voice solutions to the Philippine market and the rest of Southeast Asia.

These readily-available and highly-reliable voice solutions will enable businesses and enterprises to boost operational efficiency and customer support functions; increase their customer engagement and loyalty with automated, contextual and personalized messaging; and, ultimately deliver much better business results.

Nexmo, the Vonage API Platform, connects with more than 1600 carriers worldwide.  Nexmo is also integrated with Vonage's global network which terminates 15 billion minutes of global voice traffic and more than 5 billion API calls annually. The combination of a vast carrier network and powerful APIs provides a high quality programmable voice experience.

Moira dela Torre, IV of Spades, and the G-Force #PlayMusicTogether for #AcerDay 2018

 Acer, the global leader in computer hardware technologies, kicked off its annual Acer Day celebration last July at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center. Themed “Play Music Together”, the launch event doubled as a concert and dance show featuring Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades, both youth music icons of today, as well as renowned dance troupe the G-Force.

Introduced last year, Acer Day saw its beginnings in 14 countries across Pan-Asia Pacific. This year, the celebration grows as 20 countries in the region join in on the fun. Aside from the Philippines, Acer Day 2018 will be kicking off in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Microsoft joins DICT in Empowering the Filipino Through Digital Transformation at National ICT Summit 2018 in Davao City

“Empowering the Filipino through Digital Transformation”. That is the theme of this year’s National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summit held in Davao City. The summit is the culminating event of a month long celebration of ICT in the Philippines.

Since 2008, June of every year has been celebrated as ICT Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1521, series of 2008. This is in recognition of the power of ICT as a strategic tool in governance, in delivering government services, and in driving economic growth.

The National ICT Summit was well attended, with over 500 government executives, ICT managers and practitioners, local government officials, academics, the private sector, students, and ICT industry players participating in the event.

2018 Asia ECOMM Summit Brings Industry Experts Under One Roof

            The disruptive innovations and trends that come with the birth of e-commerce was the primary focus at the 2018 Asia ECOMM Summit held July 11, 2018 at the Marriot hotel in Pasay City.

            The forum, with the theme “At First, Disruption Looks Like a Toy”,  was spearheaded by LBC Business Solutions, the leading name in logistics in the country, in partnership with Asia CEO Events, the nation’s largest business events organization.

            The conference was deemed timely, as more and more Filipino consumers are leaning towards e-commerce for their various needs- from food, apparel, tourism, real estate and pharma to even weddings, funerals and farming. E-commerce is not just becoming more trendy, it’s becoming more necessary as it offers a wider variety in terms of products and prices--while saving them from the woes of traffic and long line as the items can be delivered right at their doorstep.

            This year’s Asia ECOMM Summit featured the nation’s most notable CEOs who have revolutionized the way they do business through the e-commerce platform.  Among the highly-reputed companies which delivered talks before the hundreds of executives who attended the conference were Microsoft, Quad X, VeritasPay, ABS-CBN Publishing and Security Bank, who all shared their experiences and expertise on e-commerce culled from their day-to-day operations.

            Asia CEO President Rebecca Bustamante says: “The E-Commerce Forum is the most convenient platform to bring to light the breakthroughs and challenges that beset e-commerce,  and find means to resolve its glitches that stunt the fast paced growth of their businesses”.

Shop and talk at a Piip of a button

In an age where technology has taken over the way we live, work, and even experience, lifestyles have become more accustomed to the conveniences that these innovations have to offer. From smartphones to Internet of Things-enabled services, lives have been transformed so that we can do twice as much in half the time.

As such, mobile applications have been introduced and designed to make the world closer to our fingertips. We have apps that make communication with someone from across the globe and in a different timezone easier. We also have apps that help us organize schedules, keep track of our fitness goals, and send us the latest updates may it in news or promotions. But most importantly, we now have apps that bring us one of our basic needs as human beings -- food!

At a Piip of a button, we get access to a long list of menu from almost all of the restaurants in the metro. Make reservations in no time, and even have take-outs or the groceries delivered right in front of our doorstep. But what if there was a way to take it a step further and making things easier and simpler?

KATHERYN WINNICK OF HISTORY'S EMMY-WINNING SERIES, VIKINGS, MAKES HER FIRST SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN ASIA AT HISTORY CON 2018, MANILA'S BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT Convention

The star-studded extravaganza will also include, Giorgio A. Tsoululos (Ancient Aliens), Jami. Dempsey (Ride N'Seek), Yaoh Mono Chin (Who Runs the World), and Simon Yin (HISTORY Hustle and Hidden atlas Extreme), Xian Um and Diego Loyuga (Celebrity Car Wars).

A +E Networks Asia announced today the stellar Iani-up of stats that will be at HISTORY CON 2018, Manila’s biggest entertainment convention at the World Trade Center Manila from 10^th to 12^th  August 2018. Katheryn Winnick of HlSTORY’s Emmy-winning series, Vikings will make her first special appearance in Asia as the headlining international celebrity  alongside Giorgio A. Tsoukalos of HISTORYs hit series, Ancient Aliens.

Globe intensifies disaster preparedness campaign

Its #GlobeREADY program is in preparation for the upcoming metro-wide earthquake drill

Globe Telecom continues to strengthen its #GlobeREADY campaign. The company will join the Metro Manila Metrowide Shake Drill this month, in line with its effort to fortify awareness of business continuity management and build resilience against calamities.

Globe Business Continuity Management team visits MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim to discuss support for the upcoming Metro Manila Metrowide Shake Drill

Clear vision within arm’s reach with Varilux® X seriesTM

Near vision blurriness begins at age 40. Presbyopia or near vision blurriness is a natural part of aging where individuals experience difficulty reading printed words up close, checking websites onscreen or seeing objects at a distance. 

Presbyopia can be corrected with progressive lenses that provide seamless vision between near, intermediate and far distances. Progressive lenses no longer have the distinct line found across traditional bi-focals, giving the wearer a more modern, youthful look.

Botanika Nature Residences takes home top prize at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018

Botanika Nature Residences by Filigree took home the Best Apartment Philippines Award with a five star rating from the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018—an award-giving body of the esteemed International Property Awards, a celebration of the highest level of achievement by companies in the real estate sector. The award held in Bangkok is but an affirmation that the concept behind the upscale garden resort-inspired condominium located in the dynamic Metro South is truly exceptional and world-class. The nominated properties in the Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of 80 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.

In photo during the awarding ceremony were (from left) president and founder of International Property Awards Mr. Stuart Shield, Filigree assistant marketing manager Rula Gongora and senior project development manager Sherilynne Santos, and Mr. Giovanni Marzo of Salice.

With this award, coupled by the recent bestowment of a 3-star rating for design from the Philippine Green Building Council in the first quarter of this year, Botanika Nature Residences can now truly lay claim to being at par with the world’s ultra high-end and green oriented residential towers, in keeping with its commitment to sustainability, a feat yet to be matched by similar developments in Manila and country at large.

AXA supports young athlete’s dream

AXA, official insurance partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines, was one of the marketing partners of the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska National Training Camp (NTC). 

The program attracted the most promising and aspiring basketball players aged 10-14 from different parts of the country. One of the participants, Jam Lachica, 12, made it to the NTC with support from AXA. The insurance company provided apparel and training to Lachica for the Manila Regional Selection Camp prior to the NTC.  For more information on AXA's partnership with the NBA, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Mega Prime hold pilot of Prime Mom Club Workshop

Are your school-aged kids refusing to eat the meals you have packed into their lunchboxes? School has started. and with it comes the challenge that all moms face how to come up with meals that kids will enjoy. Considering that kids can easily become bored with usual school meals. it is very important for moms to hnd creative ways to entice them to enjoy their meals and assure them of much-needed nutrients and energy for their growing up years.

Disney and Marvel to Showcase Exclusive Content at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018

Fans are in for a treat with APCC-exclusive Disney and Marvel experiences

Two exclusive premium content showcases are definitely better than one. Content and entertainment giant, The Walt Disney Company, brings AsiaPOP Comicon exclusives to its fans on July 27 to 29! From access to the first-ever ‘Hall D’ in Asia and ‘Hall M’, an immersive experience at the Marvel booth, to the latest in merchandise and collectibles, fans are definitely in for a treat with a celebration of their love for Disney and Marvel!

Take a break from breakouts: Let Diana Stalder Anti-acne Kit

cne, also known as acne vulgaris, occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects areas of the skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back. Acne breakouts can plague you throughout your teens and 20s; It may haunt you still at your 30s. Some may be pimple free but had pimples at 30s, that is adult acne and yes, acne is not only for teens.

Adult acne are commonly caused by hormonal change, stress, heredity, sensitive skin and diet.

Hormones. Any change in your hormone level can cause acne breakout. Male hormones in both men and women tend to increase during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, causing the oil glands to enlarge and produce more oil.

Stress. Experts say stress can lead to acne by signaling the release of cortisol, a hormone that helps produce more pore-clogging oil.

Hereditary. Unfortunately, some of us are simply predisposed to have acne.

Sensitive skin. Products that are too heavy for your skin can easily block the pores and cause acne breakout.

Diet. While unhealthy diet certainly doesn’t help acne, avoid acne-causing food and drink plenty of water.

While you think it is easy to get rid of the zits, it is not. With thorough research and development and clinical studies, Diana Stalder came out with products to help you achieve a clean and clear skin.