Citi Priority Build Your Wealth

“With Citi Priority, we are leveraging the experience and expertise we have built as the region’s leading wealth manager.  We are making available a suite of personalized services on a digital platform to assist the emerging affluent in their journey of wealth accumulation.” ~Aftab Ahmed, CEO for Citi in the Philippines

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

Citi Priority is designed to support the financial needs and banking preferences of the region’s emerging affluent — one of the fastest growing customer segments in Asia. To start a Citi Priority relationship, clients will need P1 million in total relationship balance, which can be parked across savings and checking accounts and time deposits with the bank. 

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

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

This latest innovation from Citi provides clients an entrée to global banking services. With Citi Priority, you can enjoy personalized service and access to a menu of relevant products for your growing portfolio.

Why say yes?  As a Citi Priority member, you will have a dedicated team of personal bankers to attend to your financial needs.  If you travel frequently, you can enjoy free international withdrawals from any Citi ATM abroad and with access to the currency of the country you are in.  You can also transfer funds for free to any Citi account worldwide, as much a $25,000 daily.

You could also apply for a Citi Rewards Card and when approved, get 25,000 bonus Rewards Points and waived annual fees.  Should you need a Citi Personal Loan, you can count on lower and preferential rates.

You will also gain access to a complete suite of investment and insurance products through Citi affiliate and brokerage arm, Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Philippines, Inc. (CFSI).  You can take advantage of a convenient feature to automatically transfer a portion of your savings to your chosen investment fund product through CFSI and start growing your investment portfolio.

Upon opening a relationship with Citi, clients with funds of 1 to 3 million pesoswill receive Php 3,000.00 worth of gift certificates from Beyond the Box, while Php 6,000.00 worth of the same goes to clients with funds of 3 million pesos and more!

Learn more about Citi Priority by pointing your browser at www.citibank.com.ph, or calling the Citi Phone Hotline at 995 9999.  You may also visit the Citibank branch nearest you.

“New Citi Priority clients can receive as much as P6,000 worth of gift certificates at Beyond the Box if they open on or before June 30, 2017.  This is just the cherry on top of the basket of benefits and services that await them as Citi Priority clients.” ~Rene Aguirre, Retail Bank Head for Citi consumer bank

Invites the public to sample Citi Priority now and take advantage of welcome gifts from its ongoing promotion.

DAVAO AGUILAS FC ALL SET FOR ITS FIRST HOME GAME IN TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE AGAINST JPV MARIKINA

“We are excited to be here in Davao and we are looking forward to our first home game and we hope our fans will turn up in numbers and support the team.  We all are excited, we can’t wait to see you on Sunday.” ~Gary Philips, Australian Head Coach

13 May 2017 - TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE: Davao Aguilas FC is all set for its first home game for the Philippines Football League (PFL), to be held at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex on Sunday, May 14, 2017.  They will be going up against JPV Marikina, which was previously part of the UFL. 

The team is starting to create a following in Davao and nearby provinces; and fans were seen waiting for them when they arrived at the Davao airport last Friday.

Coach Gary has previously worked in 5 different countries, including the National League in Australia.  He was also previously with AFC, for Coach Education and has also handled international men’s and women’s teams.

The team’s goalkeeping coach on the other hand is Australian James Fraser, renowned World Cup goalkeeper for Australia in 1974.  

The team’s impressive line-up is composed of homegrown footballers, national team players and Fil-foreign players.  

Local players include:

• Team Captain Jason Cordova
• John Nico Macapal
• Kim Versales
• Junell Bautista
• Philippine Azkals standout Nate Burkey
• Under 22 mainstays Van Rey Diaz and Richard Talaroc of Misamis Oriental
• Princeton Josue
• Davao goalkeeper Roeder Ignacio
• Tagum native Alexis Cabistante
• Mujer Sumail, Amir Amaikurut
• Kahlil Jikiri
• Justin Cheng
• John Philip De Los Santos
• John Resty Gumban
• Gerald Layumas
• Jay-Ar Bucayan
• Stephen Burda
• Rey Franco De La Torre  
• Fil-foreign players include Brad McDonald
• Fil-American right wing Omar Khan
• Attacker Gilmar Fernandez
• Midfielder Andreas Esswein
• Serbian goalkeeper Marko Trkulja
• Striker Nikola Grubjesic
• Defender Milos Krstic
• Dylan De Bruycker, who scored the first goal for the team in last weekend’s match against Ilocos United

Tickets are still available at the stadium.  You can also get free tickets when you register at www.facebook.com/DAFCofficial.

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ABOUT DAVAO AGUILAS FC:

Davao Aguilas Football Club (DAFC), was established earlier this year as a professional football club, based out of Tagum, Davao del Norte, in Mindanao.

The coaching staff is headed by Gary Philips, an Australian football veteran. DAFC’s CEO is Ramon Manuel, while its Chairman is Jefferson Cheng.

Expect more from Davao Aguilas FC as they take part in Philippines Football League (PFL) this season!

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/DAFCofficial.

Hey Sugar Ayala Marquee Mall The Safest and All Natural Waxing Experience

“We strive to bring reliable and fast services, but also connect with our customers—it’s a very personal grooming procedure, after all, and we are dedicated to making customers happy and comfortable. Clients expect quality service, superior treatments and affordable prices but not at the expense of a warm and comfortable environment—and that’s exactly what we have waiting for them here.” ~Arvin A. Amaro, Hey Sugar’s Marketing Head.

Living in the Northern part of the Philippines can have its ups and downs. On one hand, year-round sun and fun; on the other, maintaining your body for year-round sunning and funning can be exhausting. 

When you have the option to slip into your shorts and head to the beach or pool any time of the year, the goal is to maintain skin that’s smooth, no matter what season, which can certainly be sorted out by an appointment to your nearest waxing salon. But for Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon, it’s as much about giving clients what they need while making sure that they allow them to feel fabulous about themselves as well. 

Hey Sugar makes all-natural and 100 % Sugar grooming options accessible to clients of all shapes and sizes. They use 100% naturally hypoallergenic sugar wax that minimizes side effects such as allergic reactions and chemical irritations caused by traditional wax—a gentler but no less effective way to keep your skin smooth and hair-free. 

Hey Sugar!’s interiors are renowned for being warm, inviting and discreet. Clients can walk in and expect a clean and sterilized environment ideal for the sensitive beauty routines that they are about to undergo, while still feel like they are about to get pampered and taken care of. 

And best of all, they can rest easy knowing they are in the hands of expert aestheticians who were trained to deliver only the best results. For newbies, this means you can easily ask your aesthetician any question about the process and advantages of sugar waxing and get a clear answer; for veterans, you know you will walk out of your appointment knowing there’s no other destination that can give you the same results using all-organic hair-removal methods. 

At the end of the day, everyone deserves some sugar…and there’s no better place to get it than by heading to Hey Sugar! Ayala Marquee Mall, Pampanga. 

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Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon currently has 25 locations nationwide, including in UP Town Center, Festival Supermall, SM Bicutan, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Bacolod, SM Calamba, Unimart Greenhills and our newest branch Hey Sugar Ayala Marquee Mall. To know more, follow them on facebook.com/HeySugarWaxingPh, Twitter.com/HeySugarPhils and Instagram.com/HeySugarPhils. For bookings 09366420530.

Nailaholics SM CDO Premier The Newest Pampering Place in Cagayan de Oro

When the mood strikes, get up and head over to our newest nail salon – Nailaholics SM CDO Premiere, where you can get ushered away from the tedium of everyday life and into the relaxing world of pampering.

Set amid beautiful Hampton’s themed interiors, the destination is designed to whisk you off to sandy shores and sun-drenched landscapes with a seaside breeze. Best of all, you’ll be left under the care of Nailaholics’ expert technicians where you can expect to be pampered until your worries melt away.

You’re stuck in the office—amid the flourescent lights, meetings, deadlines and the humdrum of corporate life. Sometimes, all you really need to get back in the groove is to get away for a bit.

You may visit Nailaholics SM CDO Premier to experience the sincere pampering and nail grooming expertise of our Friendly Technicians. Located at 4th Level, Nailaholics SM CDO Premiere is NOW OPEN.

Book your appointments today: 0933-8581475

A Mother’s Holiday: Dapat lang we honor our moms and make them feel special this Mother’s Day!

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

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

And so for their continuous sacrifice, dapat lang we honor and make them feel special, and we can definitely do so through these five simple heartwarming deeds:

Cook breakfast for mom. Mothers are usually the first ones to wake up early to prepare meals and baon for the kids. This time around, let mom sleep a little longer and prepare her favorite breakfast food. Make it even more special and let her have breakfast in bed. Not only will mom admire the gesture, but it’s also guaranteed to be a good kick-start to Mother’s Day.

Let our mom enjoy a work-free day. Being head of the household means overseeing if the house is clean, ensuring the pantry is stocked with food, and cooking food for the family. Without a doubt, it can get tiring for our moms. On Mother’s Day, help her by volunteering to do the household chores and let her sit back and relax.

Spend time together. Set aside all other plans and enjoy the rest of the day with mom. Gather the whole family together and celebrate an adventure-filled day like a picnic in the park, outdoor barbecue, a hike or swim, or an out-of-town trip. This will definitely make mom feel special!

Pamper our mom. This is the perfect time to make our mothers feel like queens for a day. After all the chores she’s been doing, treat her to a quick session of mani-pedi, an hour worth of massage, or even something as simple as putting cucumber slices on her face for an affordable at-home facial that will immediately make her feel like royalty.

Surprise mom with a simple gift. Celebrating Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be grand or expensive. Simple gestures like making a hand-made card with a short but sweet message, offering a long-stemmed rose, or baking a cake will surely warm her heart. As they say, it’s the thought that counts!

So go ahead and try these simple tips. Not only will your mom feel loved, but it will also make your bond even stronger. Dapat lang! 

#SolaneSerye Solane Pays Tribute to Moms

So here’s to mothers and their enduring love and sacrifice for the family. Dapat lang you get all the recognition you deserve.

They say mothers are the light of home – they provide comfort for the family by making sure the home is safe and in order; they keep the family together; they teach us values, and they nurture and protect us from all our troubles.  In honor of moms everywhere, Solane, the leading provider of LPG solutions, released a three-episode Solane Serye as tribute to mothers. 

The three-episode series which can be found on Solane’s Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/solane.ph) also falls in perfectly with Solane’s “Dapat Lang” advocacy campaign which emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing for the family, for others, and the society as a whole. 

Solane Serye: Usap Tayo is proof that mom’s home-cooked meals can entice family members – a busy husband and two teenage children who are too distracted by gadgets and social media -- to sit down, share quality time with other family members over a delicious meal at home lovingly prepared by mom. 

Meanwhile, Solane Serye: Reunion shows how a mom looks beyond the mistakes of her children to keep the family together. This episode depicts an elderly mom preparing for a family reunion by cooking her children’s favorite meals and waiting to welcome an estranged daughter even before she begins to eat. “Dapat Lang we keep our family values” because despite the mistakes we’ve made or how busy our lives are, we must always give honor and respect to our parents.

And lastly, Solane Serye: Oras is dedicated to mothers who tirelessly work at home or at their workplace. Highlighting “Dapat Lang may oras sa pamilya,” the episode shows a single mom, always hard at work for her son, finally getting time off to bond with her son through an out-of-town trip. 

To know more about Solane, visit www.solane.com.ph, and Solane’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/solane.ph.

‘I Can Sing in Japanese! Spring 2017’ and ‘Your Home is My Business! Returns’ Premiere this May on Sony GEM at the same time as Japan!

I Can Sing in Japanese! Spring 2017 airs on Saturday, 13 May, at 6pm at the same time as Japan with an encore telecast on Sunday, 21 May at 8:30pm on Sony GEM.

Philippines, 10 May 2017 – This May, Sony GEM brings back all the drama that unfolds with the return of two popular shows - the Finals of the Spring 2017 edition of Nippon Television Network Corporation’s (Nippon TV) singing competition I Can Sing in Japanese!, and the sequel to the highly acclaimed drama Your Home is My Business! Returns.

Filipino singing sensation Krissha Viaje, who won the Asian search of I Can Sing In Japanese! in February, will make her debut in the international stage as she showcases her singing prowess in her own rendition of a hit Japanese song, together with 11 other finalists representing the U. S. A., Belgium, Norway, Argentina, Chile, and from other parts of the world. 

This season’s panel of judges consists of R&B and pop singer May J, singer-songwriter Tatsuya Ishii, and famed musician Tetsuya Komuro, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful producers in the Japanese music industry. 

Now on its seventh year, the latest edition of the prestigious competition will be hosted by multi-talented artiste, Nakai Masahiro and TV announcer Yukari Nishio. 

The performances of the other finalists in the Asian auditions, where Krissha Viaje bested 11 other contestants from Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, will also be shown in an hour-long feature, which airs on the same day at 5pm, first and exclusively on Sony GEM.

Japanese actress and former model Keiko Kitagawa is back from the original hit series to showcase more of her selling antics as real estate agent Machi Sangenya, who always gets the job done when it comes to her profession. Single and attractive, she uses her charm, wits, and more to make sure she closes every deal no matter who the client is. 

In the sequel, Machi returns to work at Teiko Real Estate to save the struggling company. Guided by her personal mantra “There isn’t a house I can’t sell”, Machi closes one deal after another with an array of interesting clients that include a Chinese man with a passion for hoarding Japanese properties, an elementary school child star who buys a home for his father, and a poverty-stricken single mother. 

Your Home Is My Business! Returns airs on Friday, 26 May, at 8pm at the same time as Japan on Sony GEM.

Sony GEM is available on SKYCable Channel 116 in Metro Manila and on Channel 222 in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Baguio.

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About GEM

GEM is the glittering jewel of Asian general entertainment.  A joint venture between Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and Nippon Television Network Corporation, GEM enjoys access to more than 500 hours of Japanese content per year exclusively from Nippon TV. 

The channel features first-run and exclusive dramas, comedies and variety entertainment shows from Japan as well as other Asian territories including South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This also includes selected prime time dramas on the same day and within the same week of their broadcast in Japan.  GEM also made history for being the first channel to broadcast Nippon TV’s music festival ‘THE MUSIC DAY’ LIVE, and for simulcasting the Japanese drama series ‘Guard Center 24’ at the same time as Japan.  In addition, GEM takes its shows beyond the screen and into the lives of viewers, and most recently brought Japanese star Hayami Mocomichi on a promotional tour to meet with his fans in Hong Kong and Singapore.

GEM Vietnam, which is also part of the Asian channels portfolio, is wholly-owned and operated by SPT Networks.

See www.GEMtvasia.com and www.facebook.com/GEMtvasia for more.

About Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia was established in 1997 with Singapore as the Asian headquarters of Sony Pictures Television’s networks business. It operates five ad-supported 24/7 channels which are wholly-owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

AXN is Asia’s home of thrilling entertainment; Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing Hollywood entertainment; Animax offers anime for all; ONE is powered by prime and current South Korean entertainment content; and GEM serves up star-studded and popular general entertainment programming from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. The company also operates joint-venture Indonesian telenovela channel FMN and children’s content channel BabyTV.

About Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV)　　　　

Since becoming Japan’s first commercial broadcaster in 1953, Nippon TV has become the country’s undisputed ratings champion and finest producer of all genres of programs. One of the biggest successes for Nippon TV is “Dragons’ Den,” a globally successful business show. The format has sold into more than 30 territories including the UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany, India, Italy and Nigeria. The Emmy award winning version, “Shark Tank,” airs in the US. With well-established companies that deal in a broad range of businesses from movies, animation, events, to fitness clubs, Nippon TV is leveraging its ideal platform to expand into new realms. Recently launching a channel in Southeast Asia named GEM through a joint venture with Sony Pictures Television Networks, and taking a stake in the SVOD market through wholly-owned subsidiary Hulu Japan, Nippon TV is steadily solidifying its presence and brand as a global media powerhouse.