A COMPLETE SUCCESS’ Face-to-face Dinagyang exceeded expectations

The special guests were seen enjoying the Ilomination night at SM City Iloilo with Mayor Jerry Treñas,  SM’s SVP for Operations Bien Mateo, Talent Manager Jojie Dingcong, Youtube celebrity Small Laude, veteran broadcaster Karen Davila, SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, philanthropist and influencer Tessa Prieto, eventologist Tim Yap, Manila Bulletin’s Arnel Patawaran and Chef Rafael Jardeleza, Jr. 

With thousands of domestic and foreign visitors packing various festival activities, Dinagyang’s return to the city’s streets exceeded expectations, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.

A “complete success” was how he described the festival’s return to a face-to-face celebration after two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus disease pandemic.

“Everyone wanted a strong comeback…It was a complete success and this showed that Dinagyang and our Sto. Niño are beyond politics. I acknowledge all our sponsors from the private sector for their significant contributions in the success of Dinagyang. Of course, sa inyo tanan, mga pinalangga ko nga Ilonggo. Ang tanan nga ini bangud sa inyo kag para man sa inyo. Your strong support in all our activities played a meaningful role in the overall success of the festival.” ~Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, Iloilo City

Dinagyang Festival is known far and wide for its participants’ impressive choreography and striking costumes that reflect Ilonggo ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry.

Treñas congratulated the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI), major co-presentor of Dinagyang 2023, the participating tribes and corporate sponsors, among others.

The festival’s top sponsor was SM City Iloilo; it also served as venue for many Dinagyang activities, including the first-ever Dinagyang Ilomination on Jan.21, Batchoy Festival, festival costumes exhibit, and concert of various performing artists including Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto, among others.

A number of celebrities, prominent government officials and foreign dignitaries also came over, including First Lady Liza Marcos, YouTube sensation Small Laude, broadcast journalist Karen Davila, lifestyle columnist and philanthropist Tessa Prieto Valdez, television presenter and entrepreneur Tim Yap, former senator Franklin Drilon, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, among others.

Dinagyang is the Hiligaynon word for revelry or merrymaking. The festival is Iloilo City’s version of the Ati-atihan celebrations widely observed not only in Panay Island but also in other parts of the country.

Two of the many foreign dignitaries who graced the festival were full of praises.

Hop your way to luck this 2023 at SM Supermalls!

This 2023, say goodbye to the roaring tiger and usher in the spirited rabbit as you celebrate Chinese New Year at your favorite SM malls nationwide!

From January 9 to 22, SM Supermalls has lined up exciting activities and events for a prosperous Year of the Water Rabbit festivities. If you are up for some hoppin’ fun adventures, here are exclusive CNY deals for you to enjoy.

Share good luck over good food at SM

Chinese New Year will always be about family dining and spending time together. This month, indulge in a delicious dine-in experience at SM with the whole family and enjoy sumptuous Lucky Feast deals from participating tenants. 

Have a stroll at the Lucky Park

Don’t miss out on the fun of strolling around SM Supermalls’ Lucky Park. Snap a photo with the whole family at the Bunny Family Photo Spot, or take selfies at the magnificent Money Trees and the lighted rabbits. You can also read through your luck this year with the Zodiac Forecast Panels or put your A-game on at the Lucky Finds Pop-Ups in the area to win CNY exclusive deals.

Witness a Lion and Dragon Dance

Who would want to miss a signature lion dance during the Chinese New Year? At SM, lion and dragon dance performers will go around the mall to get all the lucky hanging hong baos. Catch them perform live from January 13 to 22!

Usher in good fortune this year with tips from a Feng Shui expert!

When it comes to Feng Shui, SM Supermalls knows how you can harness the positive energy that the new year brings. And with the help of Feng Shui expert, Ms. Marites Allen, you’ll surely discover what 2023 has in store for you.

Just present a minimum SM receipt worth Php 1,000 to get a chance to talk to her in person in the following malls:

• January 14, 2PM - SM City Olongapo Central

• January 15, 2PM - SM City San Lazaro

• January 19, 2PM - SM City Fairview

• January 20, 2PM - SM City Dasmariñas

• January 20, 5PM - SM City Sta. Rosa

• January 2 1, 2PM - SM Megamall

• January 21, 5PM - SM City North EDSA

• January 22, 2PM - SM City Bacoor

• January 22, 5PM - SM Mall of Asia
  

Scan and win amazing prizes in this AR hunt game

Test your luck at the Lucky Rabbit Hunt in SM malls! Join this AR hunt game by opening the app on your mobile device. Hunt for the triggers, scan the area, and catch lucky rabbits all around the mall with your family and friends.

As the Year of the Water Rabbit predicts hope this 2023, SM Supermalls wishes their shoppers longevity, peace, and prosperity this Chinese New Year. So, hop on luck and enjoy all these CNY-themed activities safely and conveniently at your favorite SM Mall!

For more updates, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.

Experience the power of myrrh with Throzz Lozenges

You can now experience the healing power of myrrh with Throzz lozenges! Myrrh, known as one of the gifts given by the wise men at the birth of Jesus, has been used throughout history as an analgesic and antiseptic. Throzz has harnessed this wisdom of the ages to bring relief to throat discomfort.

Formulated with myrrh oil, Throzz lozenges are your all-natural sore throat solution. This plant extract has effective anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. If you have a sore throat, Throzz lozenges will give you your most-needed pain relief while ridding your throat of unwelcome bacteria and fungi. This helps prevent worsening of infections which may lead to more serious illnesses.

Absolutely sugar-free, these great-tasting blackcurrant-flavored lozenges are the best way to relieve pain in the throat and deter more germs from getting into your system. It’s always best to keep a pack of Throzz lozenges at home or in your everyday carry. It’s a very convenient way to combat sore throat at its earliest onset. 

Throzz lozenges are available at Mercury Drug branches, Landers Superstore, Medical Depot, and selected branches of Robinsons and Shopwise.

Subway gives Kimpoy the best of his B.M.T ™ Moments

Kimpoy Feliciano is having his best B.M.T ™  Moments at Subway! Great possibilities abound with every B.M.T ™ sandwich Subway has to offer.

But what  is a B.M.T ™ Moment? A B.M.T ™ Moment happens when life presents you with a host of marvelous choices that deciding which is the best one becomes a challenging task. Sometimes, these moments may even bring about confusion and conflict. But, once you've made your decision and discovered that it was, in fact, the ideal one, ta da! There you have it—your very own B.M.T ™ Moment.

At Subway, their BMT sandwiches can give you an awesome B.M.T ™ Moment!  Their Biggest, Meatiest, and Tastiest sandwiches are tempting and enticing choices, whether it’s their signature Italian B.M.T ™, the delightful Cheesy B.M.T ™, or their resident heavyweight, the B.M.T ™ Plus.

Italian B.M.T ™s are great for your everyday moments—if you want healthy comfort food, this is the way to go. But if you’re looking for a pick-me-up in between the dull moments, choose our Cheesy B.M.T ™s for a little fun to add to your day! And if you’re roaring for adventure, the B.M.T ™ Plus is up for the challenge! These are sure to satisfy thrill seekers everywhere!

This year, you will come across a lot of B.M.T ™ Moments. Welcome them and embrace them! These experiences will hone you and sharpen your wit. You become a better version of yourself with each wise decision you make. Just like Kimpoy Feliciano, his B.M.T ™ moment taught him to choose what is worthy and of value. And when it comes to choosing what to eat, it is always important to Eat Fresh at Subway!

Hop on now to your favorite Subway store and make the most of your B.M.T ™ moments. Share them with us! Please the hashtags #SubwayBMTMoments #SubwayBiggestMeatiestTastiest #SubwayPH #SubwayBMT #EatFresh

In-restaurant prices for Subway’s B.M.T Sandwiches:

B.M.T ™ Classic

Ala Carte – P185 (6-inch sub); P360 (footlong sub); P195 (wrap)

Regular Meal (w/ 22oz drink + 2pcs cookies) – P305 (6-inch sub); P480 (footlong sub); P315 (wrap)

B.M.T ™ Double Cheese

Ala Carte – P195 (6-inch sub); P380 (footlong sub); P205 (wrap)

Regular Meal (w/ 22oz drink + 2pcs cookies) – P315 (6-inch sub); P500 (footlong sub); P325 (wrap)

B.M.T ™ Plus

Ala Carte – P245 (6-inch sub); P480 (footlong sub); P255 (wrap)

Regular Meal (w/ 22oz drink + 2pcs cookies) – P365 (6-inch sub); P600 (footlong sub); P375 (wrap)

For more exciting news, please follow Subway’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/subwayphilippines

Give Thanks 2023

Finally, we will be able to celebrate face to face again! This coming January 12 , 2023, Eunnies Events Management will start the year celebrating with our very energetic, jolly and competitive team, the United Bloggers Philippines, print media Light TV network and their chosen charities Children's with Down syndrome, Orphans and PWDs.

"Celebrate Givethanks and Giveback" is our theme for this year, where we respond together to God's call, to be His Eyes and Ears to see the needs , and be God's hands to reach out with their chosen charities here at Acienda del Cielo - the best wedding and all-time favorite event venue in the south as they enjoy sumptuous, delicious buffet prepared by outstanding Catering service of Casa Moriones and beautifully designed by Tei Endencia, supported by Evergreen and One Feathers.

This event won't be successful without the participation and generosity of all the sponsors as follows Acienda del Cielo Laguna, Casamoriones, One Feathers Event Place , Evergreen , Tei Endencia Bendito Viajeros, Bayan ni Juan Movement , Airspeed , Geiser Maclang , SM Supermalls, Queenlynne RestoBar , Cebu Pacific Air, The Aesthetic Studio, Play with Bella and Triexies by Ma Triexia Elaine Alejo Ong, Alta Skin Whitening System, Patricia's Food Mftg , Love Viva Cakes, F*art Fashion Art, Form & Function Corrective Chiropractic, Totetally Official, SamLens Cakes, and Cafe, California Nails and Day Spa, Heartstrings, The Permanent Make Up Academy, FIL Global Immigration, Binalot, MC Beauty Wellness Center, Sta Cecilia MJ OB Midwife Lying in Corp, Ikkoryu,Nanyang, Malaya Business Insight which will celebrate Anniversary this month , other print media partners and Newlife Southwoods Family Pastor James Magat.

Let us live by God's calling. We are God's source and symbol of blessings.

United Bloggers Philippines vision is to see all bloggers united as one. This organization consists of passionate bloggers: from veterans to fresh. Some came from various parts of the Philippines and some are also member of other Blogger Groups and some are also Freelancers. UBP is founded by Adae Ang and now being managed by Eunnies Events Management, owned by Bette Medina , they are BFFs since college who started her freelancing career in organizing events with her advocacy to Empower, Inspire and be a blessing.

Responding to God's calling to be His ears and eyes to see the needs of people and to be God’s hands to reach out and make people feel God's love and faithfulness.

This year's 2023 is a joint effort of JCMS Inc., a Marketing Services owned by Joan Ocampo , Bette Medina and Claire UPCC team Aileen De Leon Millet and Vixzy Cruz as they merge this year 2023 on their comeback in the events world with the partnership of Bayan ni Juan, a Youth organization with a common goal, not just to help brands achieve their target audience by marketing advertising digital promotions but making a difference, to build a stronger ties with our clients - the small and corporate businesses to continue to help them grow . We also make sure to support an organization for every event as it's our advocacy to be a blessing and plan also to have our own foundation so that we can reach out more people as God give us the resources and connection.

Services offered:

- Event Management , Marketing, Branding , Business Development , Public Relations, Presscon /Media Events Advocacies, projects for the OFWs

Eunnies Events Management coreteam the Diola Family, and Medina Family.

UnionBank Techs Up to understand and serve clients in trailblazing ways

"With this, the user will have a more convenient journey by using voice as naturally and as efficient as possible and will surely be confident about being secured." ~Bryan Bramaskara, a Data Scientist from UnionBank’s AI CoE

UnionBank Techs Up to understand and serve clients in trailblazing ways. AI-powered innovation to enable unprecedented, convenient, and more secure user experience.

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), through its Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center of Excellence (AI & Innovation CoE), has strengthened its position as a trailblazer in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) as it reports promising results in developing game-changing client solutions. Consistent with its ‘Tech Up Pilipinas’ advocacy, UnionBank’s AI experimental explorations utilize advanced technologies like speech recognition to better interact with the country’s increasingly digital-savvy users and provide them with a better customer experience anchored on financial inclusion.

Speech recognition technology employs various voice interaction capabilities such as recognizing the intent of what has been spoken and verifying a speaker’s identity. These capabilities have been harnessed to give customers a more natural experience of seamless interactions with the Bank’s services while still providing the needed security level. While most AI modules have English as the base of comprehension, UnionBank’s AI experiments are leading them to incorporate other spoken native languages including Tagalog and Bisaya. 

"Imagine a future when there will be no need to remember a password, because intrinsic characteristics such as voice or behavior will become the password." ~Dr. Adrienne Heinrich, UnionBank’s AI & Innovation CoE Head

This new technology is set to make interactions between customers and the Bank's touch points frictionless and even more efficient. It could significantly reduce the number of inputs needed for a smoother and less time-consuming experience, and lower the entry barrier for non-tech savvy and underprivileged groups such as persons with poor eyesight.

“Highlighting the power of voice technology and how it can further be utilized in different use cases such as customer service and fraud prevention, UnionBank cultivates more natural interactions for clients in general, and financial inclusion for the non-tech savvy and underprivileged groups in particular.” ~Dr. David R. Hardoon, UnionBank’s Chief Data and AI Officer

In early trials for this new technology, UnionBank initially identified that the required features can be integrated with current banking transactions such as paying bills, sending money, checking promos, topping up, updating phone numbers, and even urgently blocking cards when security concerns are raised. The high-tech speaker verification voice biometrics secures the system while allowing users to seamlessly authenticate within seconds. 

Through this new technology, UnionBank can lower the threshold for technology and digital capability while expanding its reach.