Miyerkules, Enero 31, 2018

FREETRESS FOR DIVATRESS

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Martes, Enero 30, 2018

4 Solane Tips to keep safe during disasters

We have no control nor even if we have the most hi-tech device ever built we cannot just predict whenever a disaster is coming especially Natural disasters, neither be controlled. But while they can leave catastrophic damages, everyone can take precautionary steps to mitigate its adverse effects. 

If the unthinkable and unpredictable does occur, having an early plan for safety and knowing what to do could make all the difference for you and your loved ones. And more often than not preparation is indeed a MUST. These four tips can help you stay safe during a disaster.

Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, reiterates its Dapat Lang advocacy campaign – emphasizing the importance of doing the right thing for the family, for others, and society as a whole – through these four tips could ensure everyone’s safety during natural disasters:

Prepare an emergency kit

An important step in preparing for unforeseen events is having an emergency kit ready for you and your family. Basic supplies kit should include: a gallon of water per person per day for the next three days, three-day supply of food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, seven-day supply of medicines, multi-purpose tools, cell phone with chargers, family and emergency contact information, copies of personal documents, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area.

Safety during fire
Some of the common causes of fire, especially during natural disasters like earthquake, are faulty electrical and gas lines. If you are caught in an establishment engulfed by fire, immediately vacate the area and ask for help. Do not hide in closets and small spaces, and remember to stay low and crawl as it is easier to breathe in a fire if you stay low. 

Plan your escape routes and safe places

It’s important to have a sketch of your house so you know how to immediately get out when disaster strikes. Establish and record the location of your meeting area, and be sure to practice this with your family members.

Be informed
Know the hazards within your community, and ask the local authorities about the emergency plans and warning signals. Being informed will help you gather a detailed plan for your own household.

With proper preparation, you are not only alleviating fear, anxiety, and loss but you are also reducing the impact of catastrophic disasters. 

To know more about Solane, visit their new website, www.solane.com.ph, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/solane.ph.



Sunpiology Raises Over 5 Million for Charity


Last January 20 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the event attracted over 3,000 runners, who tackled obstacles designed to raise awareness about diabetes. A limbo rock challenge reminded everyone to keep their health in check, a 100-step challenge gave reminders on how to infuse exercise in one’s daily routine, while a sugar tunnel prompted everyone to watch their sugar intake. 

Sun Life has been championing diabetes awareness since 2015, after studies that it commissioned showed that many Filipinos lacked knowledge about the debilitating disease. In fact, part of the funds raised will go to the Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation (ISDFI), which facilitates diabetes awareness and prevention initiatives for Filipinos. 

Other beneficiaries are Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation, Hebreo Foundation, and the Star Magic
scholars.

Now on its 9th year, the run was once again co-presented by Star Magic and led by actor and Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo Pascual. His fellow artists, such as:
  • Matteo Guidicelli
  • Enchong Dee
  • Robi Domingo
  • Kisses Delavin
  • Edward Barber
  • Maymay Entrata also
  • Ashley Colet
  • Bailey May
  • Belle Mariano
  • Chantal Videla
  • Christian Morones
  • Claire Ruiz
  • Franco Rodriguez
  • Hannah Ledesma
  • Hannah Lopez Vito
  • Henz Villaraiz
  • Jai Agpangan
  • Jameson Blake
  • Jessica Marasigan
  • Joe Vargas
  • Joj Agpangan
  • Kyle Velino
  • Lance Lucido
  • Loren Burgos
  • Marco Gallo
  • Maris Racal
  • Mark Rivera
  • Mikee Agustin
  • Nico Antonio
  • Nikki Valdez
  • Inigo Pascual
  • Pamu Pamorada
  • Raine Salamante
  • Ria Atayde
  • Sam Shoaf
  • Sam Thurman
  • Tommy Esguerra
  • Vivoree Esclito
  • Xia Vigor
  • Yesha Camile
  • Ysabel Ortega
  • Zeus Collins
  • Zonia Mejia
The Resolution Run was presented by Sun Life Financial Philippines in partnership with:
  • Brooks
  • Cherifer
  • Diabetasol
  • DMC Marketing Services
  • Dr. Kong
  • Fitbar
  • Gardenia
  • Green Stevia
  • Hi-Precision Diagnostics
  • Mega Sardines
  • RUNNR
  • Saucony
  • Stable
  • Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc.,
  • TrueTea
  • Glorious Blend
  • Nurture Wellness Village
  • PhilRice
  • Silka
Media partners:
  • Business Mirror
  • Business World
  • Cinema One
  • Lifestyle
  • OUTCOMM
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer
  • Philippine Star
  • Star Studio
  • Gatorade (official hydration partner)
  • (M Health Clinic (official medical partner)
  • Garmin (official timer)
  • Toby’s (official registration partner) 
  • Also helped mount the event facilitated by RunRio
The event completes Sunpiology Duo, Sun Life's bike-run event, which commenced last November 2017
with the Sun Life Cycle PH.

Sun Life Financial Philippines opened the year by rallying Filipinos towards health and wellness while raising over Php 5 Million for charity in its annual fun run, the Sunpiology Resolution Run. 



About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate Clients. Sun Life nancial has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the

United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2017, Sun Life Financial had total assets under management of CAD $934 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock
exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Lunes, Enero 29, 2018

BATTLING HAIR LOSS – CHOOSE NATURAL. CHOOSE NOVUHAIR!

Change your direction. NOVUHAIR can show you the way, hence, it is dubbed as nature’s answer to hair loss. Don’t just go with the flow. Alter your regimen now if you can’t change the routine and finally admit that it’s time to part ways with chemically-laced products you keep in your vanity kit and say hello to NOVUHAIRYou can never go wrong with nature. Choose natural!

Tragically, our hairs ammunition of beauty products is mostly made of hazardous chemicals; you win some, you lose some. Sooner or later, they shall take a toll on you. Day-to-day, we rise up and there are tons of things to do like go to the office, finish paperwork, and go back home. This might be what you call your lonely and humdrum life. Every day is a struggle for you. Your only defense against pollution, sleep deprivation, and daily grind are to look best. With this, you can’t go to the battle ground unarmed.


All its natural ingredients are scientifically proven to help promote hair growth. This way, you have no reason to go back to your old ways. DOH-FDA CCRR No. 1040 s. 2017 Avail NOVUHAIR 3-IN- 1 NEW YEAR PROMO PACK exclusive at the following participating WATSONS stores nationwide:

  • SM Mall of Asia 1, SM Megamall A, SM Megamall A3 Daimaru
  • SM North Edsa Main 2, Fisher Mall, SM City Fairview Mall 1
  • SM Makati Mall 3, SM Makati Hypermarket, Oriental Gardens Makati, Market! Market!
  • Robinsons Place Manila, SM San Lazaro Supermarket, SM San Lazaro Mall 1, Savemore Laong
  • Laan 2, SM Sta. Mesa Mall 3, SM Sta. Mesa Centerpoint 3
  • SM Masinag, Savemore Rempson Marikina, SM Taytay Rizal
  • SM Marilao Hypermarket, SM Pampanga Annex, SM Pampanga Mall 1, SM Clark Mall, Savemore
  • Dinalupihan, Waltermart San Fernando Pampanga
  • SM Southmall 5, SM Bicutan Mall B-2 Hypermarket, Festival Mall, Orofino Bldg. Dona Soledad
  • SM Sta. Rosa Mall, SM Sta. Rosa Supermarket, Waltermart Sta. Rosa, SM Calamba, Waltermart
  • Cabuyao
  • SM Bacoor Mall 2, SM Dasmarinas Mall 3, Premier Plaza Mall Silang Cavite, Waltermart Trece
  • Martires, Kadiwa Cavite Hypermarket, Lumina Point Cavite
  • SM Lipa Mall, SM Lipa Supermarket, Waltermart Tanaunan, SM Batangas Mall 1, Waltermart
  • Nasugbu
  • SM Lucena, SM Naga Mall, J.S Arcilla Bldg. Tabaco
  • Ayala Center Cebu
  • SM Davao Mall 1

Now, you can optimize your NOVUHAIR experience with NOVUHAIR 3-in- 1 pack (topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo, and conditioner) and enjoy an extra 200ml. bottle of NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo for a FREE exclusive at participating Watsons stores nationwide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTvXlqMfvQg

For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575, visit NOVUHAIR Facebook Page or website at www.novuhair.com.


Huwebes, Enero 25, 2018

JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S celebrates its 125th year a Legacy Built on Science and Love

“JOHNSON’S 125-year legacy is our dedication to giving our best for mothers and babies. Just as mothers learn from babies, so does Johnson’s. We understand what great lengths mothers go through to give their best for their babies, and that is the same effort we emulate in all the products we develop.  Our products have always been some of the most rigorously tested and safe, globally, and created specifically to care for a baby’s unique needs. A baby’s needs are very much different than our own. Each sense, from sight to touch, and through all the moments of play and exploration that our babies go through as they develop, are opportunities to nurture their happy and healthy development. All these moments are also opportunities for us to empower parents to maximize bonding with their babies to nurture the best development possible.” ~Ms. Bessie Colet Campillo, Johnson’s Marketing Manager

In celebration of all the lives JOHNSON’S has had the privilege to touch, and in honor of all the mothers in the Philippines, the brand has lined up various activities and programs starting January 25, 2018. This will be kicked off with the 125 Years Anthem Video to be launched on Facebook and YouTube on January 25 showcasing Johnson’s dedication throughout the years, followed by a series of online initiatives, special promotions in-store and in e-commerce, as well as on-ground efforts and events to celebrate with every Filipino mom who has grown up with the brand. 

JOHNSON’S has been pioneering and setting global standards in baby skin care for families globally since many can remember. This year marks a special milestone as JOHNSON’S celebrates 125 years with a series of activities to celebrate its legacy in creating a safer world for babies and their families in the Philippines. 


Truly at the heart of the JOHNSON’S Brand is the commitment to helping create a world made better for moms and babies. All the activities of the brand for 2018 aim to continue building on the vision and legacy of leaving the world better for the benefit of the nation’s babies and to give back to the families whose lives they have had the privilege of being a part of over the years. This also comes with great commitment to continue to always give their best care for years to come.

For more information and updates on Johnson’s 125 Years Campaign, please visit the brand’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonsBabyPhilippines.

Celebrating a Legacy Built on Science and Love JOHNSON’S celebrates its 125th year through year-long Special activities and promotions. 



About JOHNSON'S
For more than 100 years, JOHNSON’S has been committed to providing safe, mild and gentle products for babies and adults. As a leading expert in baby skin care, the Brand is at the forefront of best practices, science and innovations and is committed to the healthy, happy development of all families around the world. JOHNSON’S offers baby products in more than 175 countries. 

5 tips for a healthy, smooth sailing relationship with Dr. Paolo Bellosillo

Dr. Paolo Bellosillo who is known for advocating living a quality life to share his thoughts on how you can protect your heart from the greatest stressor in life, a heartbreak. 

With Valentines just around the corner, have you met that someone and it works immediately? Sometimes, you will meet someone and it will feel like God intervened and made you meet. Most of the time though, you meet someone and they break your heart into a million pieces and you start to wonder, "why me?" 


What are the qualities that a woman should look for in a guy?
  • A woman needs to look for someone whose God-fearing because if a man fears God, he will be loyal, faithful, committed, responsible, and honest. These are traits that any woman should want for in a man. A man like this will never make you worry or fear that he will go astray.


What are the qualities that a man should look for in their future partners?
  • A man needs to look for a woman who is capable of being their partner in life, not just in the bedroom. They need to find someone with a humble heart and someone who prioritizes their relationship with their pride.

How can you have a relationship that is good for both parties?
  • A relationship that preserves the dignity of the other person is always a good indication. When there is mutual trust and mutual respect, when a relationship is rooted in prayer and kindness then reinforced by communication, you know that it is beneficial to both parties.

What are your 5 tips for a healthy, smooth sailing relationship? 
  1. Pray together. When God is at the center of everything, everything will fall into place. 
  2. Communicate. As they said, almost everything can be sorted through an open and honest communication. 
  3. Be kind. If you can't be anything, if there is no more love, then at least be kind. 
  4. Be open. The two of you are not the same person which means that you will not have the same beliefs, the same principles, and the same ideologies. In fact, chances are big that you will have different ones to be open to understanding how the other person works. 
  5. Let go of fear. Most of the time, we react negatively because of fear. 

Any tips to our readers for this upcoming Valentine’s Day?
  • Valentine's Day is primarily focused on the heart, on love but every day should always take that into account as love is a journey and a decision which both souls build on.  While the whole world celebrates it, do so in a manner where it focuses not on consumerism or material things because they fade. Be original: play a song, sing a song, cook with love for your shared favorite dish, go to the first place where it all began with your special someone, or go to church and why delay it, say I DO, tie the knot. Just make sure the other is ready and fits in the qualities and attributes of those listed above After All when you Look Through The Eyes Of Love You Should Be Bringing Out The Best Of Me/You, Here There and Everywhere.




Miyerkules, Enero 24, 2018

Discovery Shores Boracay (Best for Families) and Discovery Primea (Best Urban Hotel) win the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2018

“We are deeply honored to win this international award as a homegrown hospitality group. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all our guests and partners who voted for our hotels and gave their unwavering support. Ultimately, this would not have been possible without the remarkable men and women behind Discovery, who relentlessly work as one family and deliver thoughtful ‘Service That’s All Heart’” ~John Tiu, President of The Discovery Leisure Company

Discovery Shores Boracay and Discovery Primea Makati recently bagged awards from the coveted Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2018. The two luxury properties are managed by The Discovery Leisure Company, a homegrown hospitality group with a colorful collection of hotels and resorts in prime locations around the Philippines. 

A member of the vibrant Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, Discovery Shores Boracay was hailed as being the Best for Families. Meanwhile, Discovery Primea Makati, part of the prestigious Preferred Hotels and Resorts LVX collection, was named the Best Urban Hotel.

Condé Nast Johansens is the leading reference guide for independent travelers, and each property within the collection is annually selected by their team of experts. It was created to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across their recommended properties, with the world-renowned Awards for Excellence standing as a trusted mark of quality recognized by consumers and travel professionals alike.
“Duly entertains the little ones (babies to 12-year-olds) allowing mum and dad to check-in to the Terra Wellness Spa. With every element of the 141 classically elegant rooms, suites and lofts skillfully designed to feel like a home-away-from-home. (Guests staying for more than 30 nights enjoy a whole host of added benefits.) The lofts are exceptionally grand and sprawling; some spread across two floors with two bedrooms, a fully-fitted kitchen and dining area for entertaining.” ~Condé Nast Johansens 
That a Filipino hospitality group would garner such esteemed international honors, Tiu further said, it comes as no surprise that Filipinos around the world – a lot of whom are employed in top hotels and resorts – are known for their hospitality and warm service. The award is also proof of the capability of Filipino companies and their management, in particular, those in the hospitality industry, to compete in the global arena.

Additionally, the twin accolades, which follow the other substantial awards received this year from the World Luxury Hotel Awards, Travel+Leisure Magazine, and the Luxury Travel Guide Awards, are a testament to the world-class standards that the Discovery Group employs across all their properties, making the company ripe for expansion as it looks towards managing other luxury hotel and resorts in the country.

Discovery World Corp. (DWC) is the owning company of Discovery Shores Boracay. For reservations, visit www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.

For Discovery Primea Makati, the accommodations, especially for those intending to stay for an extended period, was highlighted, “with every element of the 141 classically elegant rooms, suites, and lofts skillfully designed to feel like a home-away-from-home. (Guests staying for more than 30 nights enjoy a whole host of added benefits.) The lofts are exceptionally grand and sprawling; some spread across two floors with two bedrooms, a fully-fitted kitchen and dining area for entertaining.”



About The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc 
The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc. is a Filipino hospitality group that manages a collection of hotels and resorts in exquisite locations around the Philippines. Its distinctive destinations inspire authentic experiences for every traveler, from Discovery Suites Ortigas, Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, Discovery Shores Boracay, Club Paradise in Coron, Palawan, to Discovery Primea Makati.  The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.’s portfolio of award-winning properties is known worldwide for its signature Filipino hospitality, marked by genuine and personalized “Service That’s All Heart.” 


LG ELECTRONICS EARNS CES 2018, BEST TV PRODUCT FOR LG AI OLED TV, Home Entertainment and Mobile Categories



LG Electronics (LG) was honored with more than 90 awards at CES 2018, led by the Official CES Best TV Product Award for the fourth consecutive year, this time for the new LG AI OLED TV (model C8). LG also earned numerous best-of-show honors for the LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator and LG 4K UHD Projector.

LG’s 2018 innovations unveiled at CES include home appliances and home entertainment products with LG ThinQ AI including the first TVs with the Google Assistant built-in, most notably the LG SIGNATURE AI OLED TV W8 featuring ThinQ which won more than 10 awards at CES. The LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator followed in award wins, offering a streamlined 

LG ELECTRONICS EARNS CES 2018 BEST TV PRODUCT HONORS FOR LG AI OLED TV
Food management system through LG’s webOS platform and Amazon Alexa integration that makes shopping for groceries, playing music, checking the weather, managing your calendar and more, simple. LG also debuted the revolutionary new α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor that further enhances the performance of its flagship LG AI OLED TVs and revealed the outstanding LG V30 smartphone in a brilliant new Raspberry Rose color. 

Top awards earned by LG at CES 2018 include:
  • LG AI OLED TV C8: Engadget: Best of CES – Best TV Product / Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Awards
  • LG SIGNATURE AI OLED TV W8 with ThinQ / α (Alpha) 9 Processor: Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Video Displays / Pocket-lint: Best TVs of CES / Techlicious CES Top Picks / TechRadar: The Best Tech at the Show / TWICE: Picks Awards
  • LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator: BGR: Best of CES / Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Home Appliance / Gadgetmatch: Best of CES / Gear Diary: Best of CES / Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Awards / TWICE: Picks Awards
  • LG 4K UHD Projector: 9 to 5 Toys: Best of CES / Consumer Technology Association: 2018 CES Innovation Awards – Best of Innovation / TWICE: Top Picks Awards
  • LG 34-inch 5K UltraWide Monitor: MacRumors: CES 2018 – Best of CES Unveiled / SlashGear: Best of CES / The Verge: Awards at CES
  • LG V30 Smartphone: Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Wireless Handsets and Accessories / Videomaker: Best Smartphone of CES


LG ELECTRONICS EARNS CES 2018 BEST TV PRODUCT HONORS FOR LG AI OLED TV
For a complete list of LG’s CES 2018 awards and accolades and additional information about LG’s products at CES please visit www.LGnewsroom.com/ces2018.

LG received top accolades from Engadget, The Verge, Digital Trends, Mashable, SlashGear, TechRadar, Pocket-lint, T3, Stuff Magazine and others in addition to 19 CES Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association – including the Best of Innovation Award for the LG 4K UHD Projector – across home appliance, home entertainment and mobile communications categories.



About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances, employing 75,000 people working in 118 locations around the world. With 2016 global sales of USD 47.9 billion (KRW 55.4 trillion), LG comprises four business units ― Home Appliance & Air Solution, Mobile Communications, Home Entertainment and Vehicle Components ― and is one of the world’s leading producers of TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.


The Tony Award winning "non-stop laugh fest" MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT



The best-reviewed musical comedy of 2017 is back! MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center. Catch the limited run of this "hilarious" (ABS-CBN Lifestyle) Tony Award winner from April 13 to 22, 2018. Text 09178116156 or e-mail upstarttickets@gmail.com for ticket information.


Financial Needs Analysis platform from AXA Philippines

“The introduction of the FNA platform and the eFNA Lite website enables our customers to choose a plan that is suitable to their priorities in life. It creates a conversation, a connection, and a relationship with our agents, allowing them to grow with AXA.” ~Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines President, and CEO

The launch event was held on November 28, 2017, at the AXA Philippines head office in GT Tower International in Makati City. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently launched its Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) platform, as part of its commitment to empower people to live the life they choose by helping them create a solid financial game plan. 

The FNA is both a service and a tool that an AXA financial coach (or advisor) can use to explain to the customer in easy terms why life protection is important, especially in cases of unforeseen setbacks and emergencies. The financial coach can then help bridge the gap between where a customer is and where he wants to be, allowing the latter to set S.M.A.R.T (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound) goals, get a clear picture of his finances, and create a suitable financial plan towards making his dreams come true.

During the FNA session, a prospective customer will be asked to identify his current life stage and priorities—a key step in the process as financial needs change and become more complex as people grow older. The financial coach will then explain the advantages of different types of protection, and recommend the type of financial plan to make the customer’s vision a reality.

The FNA tool is complemented by the eFNA Lite, a page on the AXA Philippines website that offers the same functionality and benefits as the FNA tool, but with faster and easier implementation. The full-version FNA tool requires the assistance of a financial coach from AXA, while the eFNA Lite can be used by the customer by himself and within a shorter period. 

Visit https://www.axa.com.ph/efna to get started on a session, or www.axa.com.ph/appointments to get in touch with a financial coach to get started on your journey to executing your game plan so you can live the life you choose. 

The eFNALite session ends with an invitation to connect with a real financial coach, should you already decide to start crafting that winning financial game plan.


The works of 15 young designers are showcased in the exhibit “Edit: Objects Redesigned.”

The exhibit is open to the public and is held at the office of the Design Center of the Philippines at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
(Center, L-R) Design Center’s Executive Director Maria Rita O. Matute; NDGT Program Adviser Josef Crisanto; and DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña, Sr., with the NDGT participants (first line, L-R) Gerbert Balaoro; Jilyn Astillero; Pauline Kimberly Co; Todd Wyatt Paul Benedicto; Adam Dominiq Domingo; Mark Joecil Escame; Louisa Veronica Ilustre; Alexandra Daphne Legaspi; Angel Kris Mayor; Hannah Grace Tusi; Razel Mari Sta. Rita; (second line, L-R) Rey Mark Aragon; Joseph Raphael Espinosa; Joseph Yap; and Clark Adrian Mendoza

A track under Design Center’s Design Competency Development Program, it serves as an avenue for young designers to enhance their skills and competencies through intensive training conducted by recognized program mentors.

The designers have successfully completed the first phase of the New Design Graduates Training (NDGT) program. The exhibit features popular pieces that the designers redesigned and introduce to prolong their durability and enhance their commercial viability.

The 15 designers will proceed to the next two phases, which include apprenticeship and actual design practice. 

NDGT was developed by the Design Center of the Philippines, an agency attached to the Department of Trade and Industry.  It is a 16-month training program divided into three phases. 

Huwebes, Enero 18, 2018

Celebrate Cebu's most colorful festival with Pioneer Adhesives!

"Get your eyes glued to the streets of Cebu on January 21, 2018, at 8 a.m. at Pioneer Adhesives Inc. participates in the annual Sinulog Festival’s grand float parade. Featured in the float will be top Pioneer products, such as Mighty Bond, Pearl Glaze, and Painter’s Buddy Skim Coat."

Viva Pit Señor! Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held every third Sunday of January in Cebu to honor the miraculous image of Santo Niño. Drawing over three million festivalgoers, Sinulog’s line up of activities gets bigger and bigger every year with a host of extravagant activities such as grand float parades, lively street parades, big parties, and concerts.

Pioneer Adhesives Inc., formerly Republic Chemical Industries, Inc., is supporting one of the biggest, most-awaited festivals in the country for the first time! 

Apart from the float parade showcase, Pioneer Adhesives will also be a sponsor of the festival. Festivalgoers can expect a lineup of exciting activities by Pioneer Adhesives during the Sinulog weekend, including participation in the awarding of the Sinulog Festival Queen event at the Sports Complex on January 19.

Don’t miss out on the grand float design prepared by Pioneer Adhesives on Sunday! See you at the festival! 

This participation in the Sinulog Festival’s float parade is one of many activities lined up for the celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary this February. 


OPPO F5 Red The stylish way to capture the real you

“The OPPO F5 is making waves in the smartphone market with its proven A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology and we are happy to announce that we are now offering it in a much-desired red color. This answers the need of our customers who are looking for a stylish, functional, and selfie-centric smartphone, ideal for today’s social media-driven lifestyle.” ~Eason De Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager

OPPO Philippines welcomes 2018 with the release of the OPPO F5 Red! Fans who want to make a bold statement will surely love this latest smartphone from the #SelfieExpert, now available in all concept stores nationwide.


OPPO Philippines sure knows how to kick off the year with surprises and exciting opportunities for selfie-lovers everywhere. Just when everyone thought that selfies could not get any better, comes the OPPO F5 that’s not only best for capturing real moments, but also stylish and trendy. Just last week, OPPO’s very own influencers were seen flaunting a bright red smartphone on their social media accounts, teasing the public about its upcoming smartphone in fierce red color. 


Ready to paint the town RED
Living up to its Selfie Expert handle, the OPPO F5 Red is the latest addition to the F5 line-up which boasts of the A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology, designed to capture the real you that can help selfies look more attractive and natural. Now available in fierce red color, the OPPO F5 Red is the ideal smartphone for users who aspire to create a statement through the smartphones they carry. It highlights OPPO’s advanced beauty technology in a more fashionable and lifestyle approach through its distinct color.


The OPPO F5 Red shares similar features with the OPPO F5 – from camera specs and beauty technology, speedy facial unlock, and performance. It features a 20MP front camera and a 16MP rear camera with a higher resolution (2160x1080) and better photo quality.  In addition, it has 4GB of RAM best for multi-tasking and a 64GB storage for apps, videos, and selfies.


The OPPO F5 Red is priced at Php 15,990.00. And for users who are looking for an OPPO F5 with stronger and more seamless performance, the OPPO F5 6GB in red is also available for Php 21,990.00 in all OPPO concept stores nationwide. 

For more information about the whole OPPO F5 series, customers may visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/smartphone-f5. They can also follow OPPO on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for the store list and latest updates. 

The long wait is over because the much-awaited OPPO F5 Red is now available in the Philippines in all OPPO concept stores nationwide. 



About OPPO
For the last 10 years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs. OPPO started the era of selfie beautification and was the first brand to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras.  OPPO was also the first brand to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO's Selfie Expert F series launched in 2016 drove a selfie trend in the smartphone industry.

In 2016, OPPO was ranked as the number 4 smartphone brand globally, according to IDC. And today, OPPO provides excellent smartphone photography experience to over 100 million young people around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html.


Martes, Enero 16, 2018

AXA-NBA celebrated the strategic partnership for financial assistance to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan

AXA Philippines believes in empowering its customers to create a solid financial game plan to be able to live the life they choose.
(L-R) AXA Philippines CSR Manager Eliza Delos Santos, Segment Director Johanna Janeo, Segment Manager Paulo Sulit, Chief Transformation & Operations Officer John Hilson, representatives from Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, AXA Philippines Chief Human Resources Officer Jaspreet Kakar, and Brand Marketing & Communications Director Donna Marcelo

Last July, NBA 3X Philippines 2017 presented by AXA staged a free throw challenge featuring local celebrities including TV personality Bobby Yan, former PBA player Paul Artadi, and former UP Lady Maroons team captain Karen Salapong that generated a financial donation for every free throw made, which will be used to purchase wheelchairs for the community.

AXA, the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, recently celebrated the strategic partnership with an event that highlighted their shared principles of teamwork, integrity, courage, and innovation. During the festivities, a check donation amounting to P70,000 was presented to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, a non-profit center for the orthopedically impaired. 

Jollibee’s new Jolly Kiddie Meal Pop-Out Pens

This 2018, jolly kids can kick off a new year with some fun and creativity with Jollibee’s new Jolly Kiddie Meal Pop-Out Pens. 

There’s no better way to make doodling more fun than with these cute pens that come in five colorful designs featuring:
  • Jollibee
  • Popo
  • Yum
  • Hetty
  • Twirlie

Kids will surely be excited to click and draw with these adorable pens. They can simply press down the knob to see the Jollibee and friends’ body pop out and use the pens to unleash their creativity as they sketch artworks of princesses in enchanted forests, superheroes flying around the city or even of Jollibee and friends in Jollitown.  

The Jollibee Pop-Out Pens come with every purchase of a Jolly Kiddie Meal: Jolly Spaghetti Meal at P95, Yum Burger Meal at Php 90.00 or Chickenjoy Meal at Php 123.00. Grab these cool collectibles along with your own Jolly Joy Box.

The Jolly Kiddie Meal Pop-Out Pens will be around until January 31, 2018. So what are you waiting for? Collect and complete the entire set and draw with the Jollibee and friends pens!

Start the year right and let your kids show their imagination through some arts and crafts. 


Tips to Survive your Personal Budget Strategy this 2018

New Years Resolution is up on our list again for sure this New Year it’s the time of the year to make that list of self-improvements again.

It’s more than just saving money, Eat healthier, get more exercise, save more money, take up a new hobby, because the real question is, how?  Global Fintech company Home Credit has six tips that you may consider when doing your budget plan.

1. Track your spending
Ask for receipts whenever possible so you can log your expenses every day.  You’re not even required to log them in an Excel spreadsheet (but if that works for you, go ahead!) –just keep it organized so you can review it anytime.  Remember, your goal here is to be aware of your daily spending habits so you’ll know the things you can live without.
2. The Slush fund
Be it an emergency or a car repair, there are high chances of encountering these unfortunate incidents.  Keep them from running you into debt by having your emergency fund in an account that’s easily accessible for you.  But use them only for emergencies!
3. Focus on one thing
A house?  A Car?  Or just start little like a new appliance or a gadget?  The point is to determine one specific goal and focus all your efforts on obtaining it.
You can’t have many financial goals and try to achieve them all simultaneously without draining your other funds.  Prioritize one objective and figure out how you are going to get there.  If you think this means you’ll have to trim your expenses, you’re right.
4. The fun fund: cut down on it
There are just some days when you can’t resist the impulse to buy something out of boredom.  Either that, or you just choose to spend on unnecessary things when you can just opt for a cheaper—rather, simpler way of living.  Once you have tracked your spending and found what you don’t need, try to gradually—if not immediately—take it out of your system.
5. The list
List, list, and list.  You’ve heard it again and again to emphasize its importance.  If you have a list for even the smallest things you need to buy, you’ll less likely spend on impulse purchases and only stick to what you’re looking for.  Of course, it’s a totally different issue if you decide to buy something else instead of the one on your list!
6. Installments  
If you’ve already come up with a budget plan, but think that the monthly costs might still be heavy for you, then you might find it hard to do one time big time payments.  Rather than one all-out spending, how about pay in installments to make your monthly costs lighter?  Imagine paying for them and still having enough money! 
It’s possible, even if you have no credit card.  With Home Credit, you can buy yourself a reward and pay for it through installments – at 0% interest rate.  Through their simple application process and fast loan approval, you can afford the things you want, and still have spare budget to add to your other funds.  It only requires your two valid IDs, a filled-out application form, and 20 minutes of your time to get approved.
For more info about Home Credit’s promos, loan applications, and store locations, visit www.homecredit.ph.

Budgeting isn’t just about living the matipid lifestyle, as we Filipinos like to call it.  It’s more about handling your funds wisely by setting your priorities straight and maintaining your discipline to stay within your limits.  And if you followed our advice to set your focus on one thing, Home Credit’s installment promos will make sure that you’ll get it in a budget-friendly way.

GLAMCON MLA 2018 a celebration of beauty!

GLAMCON MLA 2018 a celebration of beauty made even better through the power of makeup, shapes, colors, and sizes and advocates individuality, putting all the best beauty, nail, hair, and skin products into one hub for the ultimate beauty experience open to #everyBEAUTIFULbody and women empowerment. 

Despite the many advances of society, wearing makeup remain as something a person turns to when trying to hide their imperfections. Though this is a big part of the reason why people wear makeup, we must also remember that makeup is used to bring out our best assets!

Glamcon MNL believes that there is no shame in putting on makeup. It is an art and a form of expression of one’s creativity. Anyone rocking a sharp wing liner or a natural looking drunk blush is just as beautiful as their barefaced self.

Moreover, Glamcon MNL wants to remind every Filipina —and Filipino, that there are no rules in wearing makeup, so feel free to explore and experiment with colors, shapes, and contour shades.

The Makeup Lounge
Styluxe Salon and Paintbox Artistry have partnered with Glamcon MNL 2018 to give premium ticket holders a real treat: free hair and makeup makeover! Our premium makeup lounge is a haven of transformation for Queen and Diva ticket holders, Glamcon goers who want to look their best at Manila’s biggest beauty party!

The #GlamGala Stage
Aside from the opportunity to interact with the biggest and brightest stars of the beauty industry, Glamcon goers are in for a treat all thanks to the makeup gurus strut their stuff on the Glam Gala stage!

Learn about building your very own makeup kit from Ana Victorino in her Makeup 101 talk.

Jessica Godinez, together with Ciracle will be making sure that Glamcon goers know how to take good care of their skin during the Daily Skincare Routine segment.

Raiza Contawi will be combining fashion and makeup as she teaches us how to use makeup to complement our clothes in the Color Wheel segment.

Micah Munoz, Ronan Domingo, James Burn and a few more of our favorite boy friends, together with Cosrx, are going to lead the Men’s Skincare segment.

Plump.ph Stacy and Dana Guttierez will show us that beauty knows no shape or size during their panel talk, Beauty on Our Terms.

Ning Tadena will be teaching Glamcon goers life hacks into becoming the best they can in Mindset Makeover: Unlock the Diva.

Isha Borromeo, Joyce Sola, Bing Castro, Kristine Roces, Kris Lumagui, and Nina Rayos will be leading the Power of Makeup panel talk.

Host Say Tioco will make sure that the fun never stops through games in between each segment.

Riot Logic, Bea Lorenzo, Leanne and Naara, Coeli, Haru, and Ysanygo will also be present to serenade Glamcon goers.

#GlamSchool
Glamcon goers are set to learn from the best as the Glam Gurus teach them some of their very own tips and tricks in glamming it up with makeup. The #GlamSchool is especially created to serve as a one-day makeup boot camp for everyone who wants to amp up their makeup game.

Ning Tadena will be showing everyone how to achieve that natural looking no-makeup look every girl needs to learn in the Bare Necessities segment.

Experience the magic of contour and highlight with Paintbox Artistry at the Makeup Plus segment.

Show off your proud morena skin in the Bronzed Babe tutorial with Paprika Cosmetics.

Learn all the eye makeup essentials from brows, to eyeliner, to blending your eyeshadow in the All About Eyes segment with Michelle Dy.

Stand out from the crowd with Hollywood Starlet makeup tutorial again with Paintbox Artistry. Show of your sexy side with the Valentine Vixen tutorial and strut your glam self with the Boss Lady tutorial to be led by Anne Clutz.

Did anyone say makeup and beauty goodies?
Glamcon MNL 2018 goers won’t be leaving the gathering empty handed as leading makeup, skin, hair, and nail care brands join Manila’s biggest beauty party.

Get top-notch makeovers from Styluxe Salon & Makeup Studio. Add more colors to your look with Paprika Cosmetics’ beautiful eye shadows. Salon Vitales hair and makeup experts are going to make sure everyone is looking glam. While local skin care brand iWhite is sure to bring
the best skincare products for the beautiful Filipina skin.

EssLiv will make sure that Glamcon MNL goers get only the best skincare products by bringing one of Korea’s top skin care brand, Ciracle. Makeup Revolution will also make sure that our makeup looks are a hundred percent on point.

VMV Hypoallergenics is going to bring high-quality skincare products for all skin types.

Meanwhile, the Skincare Curator will be bringing Cosrx and Neogen to the (makeup) table.

Colourette Cosmetics will be showering participants with their fabulous lipstick shades. Inglot will also be making sure that attendees go home with something that would make them look on point on other special days after Glamcon.

A little lipstick and a swipe of mascara never hurt
anyone, even though every girl know that beauty is found within us

It does not matter whether you prefer a no-makeup makeup look or a full of glam wear your look loud and proud! See you at Glamcon MNL 2018 happening on January 21, 2018, to be held at the SMX Convention Center Aura.

Linggo, Enero 14, 2018

Jollibee celebrates milestone 40th Year Anniversary Anthem ‘Apat na Dekada’ featuring Gary Valenciano and Sarah Geronimo

“I think that they’ve really been able to master that touch of going out of their way, maybe even bending backwards, to stick to what is Filipino, through and through, and it’s now creating an impact. Now people are seeing the consistency and I think that’s something I commend them for. So I think expanding into other countries is not only going to bring a piece of the product to them but it’s also going to bring a piece of the Filipino heart to people all over the world. I was happy then, overjoyed now because it is 40 years later and I’m doing something with them again.” ~Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano
Jollibee marks 40 years of spreading joy with a new anniversary jingle, performed by two of the country’s biggest stars, Gary Valenciano and Sarah Geronimo. 

Jollibee celebrates milestone 40th year with anniversary anthem featuring Gary Valenciano and Sarah Geronimo, for a one-of-a-kind collaboration that captures the joy-filled stories of Filipinos to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s number one fast food chain.

Tthe upbeat and heart-warming song encapsulates four decades of joyful moments shared with generations of Filipinos who have made Jollibee a part of their lives. The song was composed by Thyro Alfaro in collaboration with Jollibee’s creative agency, McCann World Group Philippines. 

For the past 40 years, Jollibee has been a home to stars who have served as their brand ambassadors. The stellar list includes Sarah and Gary who headlined some of the most memorable Jollibee campaigns but none quite as special as the 40th-anniversary anthem.
“‘Yung entirety nung message nung kanta, inisa-isa niya ‘yung simple joys of life, ‘yung simple pero masagana, sincere at totoong-totoo kasi ako mismo nakita ko ‘yun, naranasan ko ‘yun, at naramdaman ko ‘yun. Kasi ‘yung Jollibee it’s not just a brand. Pinapahalagahan talaga ‘yung values ng pamilyang Pilipino, at saka yung importansya ng saya ng pagiging isang buong pamilya. Iyon ‘yung dahilan kung bakit naging malapit sa puso nating mga Pilipino ‘yung Jollibee.” ~Sarah Geronimo
Sarah has been a part of the Jollibee family since 2005 and has since become one of the country’s biggest superstars, growing a wider audience in the same way that Jollibee has continued to spread its reach in the country and across the globe. 

This is the first taste of many surprises in store for Jollibee’s 40th anniversary year-long celebration. Be part of this special milestone by watching the special music video (LINK) and relive your very own jolly moments!

While recording the song, the two artists felt waves of nostalgia as they looked back at their own Jollibee moments with their loved ones. Because the song struck a chord in both singers, they agreed it would also easily resonate among many Filipinos.