Parkway Corporate Center: The Pinnacle of Success

Artist’s perspective of the Parkway Corporate Center, which is strategically located at the heart of Filinvest City, Alabang

Since its historic groundbreaking in 2015, the Parkway Corporate Center, the first office condominium that major developer Filinvest offers, has been steadily reshaping the burgeoning Filinvest City skyline, one level and glass curtain wall at a time. This year, investors and locators alike can finally look forward to the completion and turn-over of this remarkable corporate tower by the fourth quarter of 2018, with construction now almost complete.

This means that investors will soon reap healthy returns on their property investment, with the Parkway Corporate Center being one of the few office developments in the market to offer state-of-the-art units for sale. For locators, they can soon move into their office units—ranging from a flexible 36 square meters all the way to a full floor—as well as enjoy the features and amenities that can catapult your business to world-class status. Additionally, the Parkway Corporate Center, with its impressive design by H1 Architecture and Design, rises apart from the rest with its unrivaled location and cutting-edge facilities.

As a future-ready premium office tower, Parkway Corporate Center offers intelligent space planning and modern building facilities such as six high-speed elevators, 24-hour security with CCTV cameras in strategic areas, 100% back-up power, and an advanced fiber optic backbone. Of note as well as its variable refrigerant flow (VRF) Air-conditioning system, providing consistent cooling comfort, quiet operation, and utmost energy efficiency. Double-glazed low-e glass, on the other hand, helps protect against UV radiation and fading while reflecting heat back, thus ensuring that the interior temperature remains unaffected.

Coupled with this are the numerous standard amenities including an elegant main lobby, a retail plaza at the ground floor, a fully-equipped business center on the 7th level, a podium deck garden, pocket gardens every five levels, plus eight levels of secured parking—all providing convenience in the workplace.

Serving as the home of the Parkway Corporate Center, at the prestigious corner address of Corporate and Parkway Avenues, is Filinvest City, Alabang, a thriving, fully-integrated, and self-contained 244-hectare metropolis that harmonizes modern conveniences with nature—a genuine work-live-play environment that is quickly reinforcing its stature as the ultimate green city that’s in close proximity to the CALABRZON region and just 15 minutes from Makati and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).   

Indeed, the Parkway Corporate Center allows your business to grow with the city, as it is primed for continuous advancement in the Metro South.

For more information, call (02) 8096517 or visit www.parkwaycorporate.com. 

Design Center bags prestigious Quill award Showcasing diversity in design

L-R: DTI-TIPG communications consultant Ed Ramirez, former DTI ASEAN CBIP deputy director Aizel Anolin, Undersecretary Noya Terrado, Design Center executive director Rhea Matute, former Design Center promo division OIC Nenita Dulay, trade service officer Clariza Columna, Brian Ambulo and Kate Bondoc at the recent Quill Awards ceremonies at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport City, Pasay City.

Design Center of the Philippines recently received a merit award in the Communications Management Division - Community Relations Category at the highly-prestigious 16^thPhilippine Quill Awards.

Through the ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and Exhibition, Design Center was honored for its ability to galvanize the creative community not just in the Philippines but also in other ASEAN countries. This event inspired the City of Baguio to become the first UNESCO Creative City in the Philippines and one of the only five creative cities in the ASEAN region.

The Design Center of the Philippines, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), successfully showcased the diverse industry creative disciplines at the recent Cebu Design Week. Design Center presented two master classes, which further strengthened Cebu’s reputation as a creative hub. The Business of Design Module, covered the fundamentals of design management was spearheaded by Pino Group of Concepts, Inc. president John Paul “PJ” Lagnot with Atty. BJ Palattao who focused on legal matters and intellectual property. The Business of Fashion Module outlined the essentials of building a global fashion brand and was presented by Design Center product specialist for Go Lokal! Carol de Leon. The Cebu Design Week served as a platform for new and seasoned designers to collaborate, unite and generate strategies for Cebu’s future development while preserving Cebuano heritage and traditional craftsmanship.

With the support of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Design Center organized the ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and Exhibition to provide a platform for government, policy makers, business and creative communities and the academe to share insights on how best to advance the development of the ASEAN region’s creative economy, through creative cities and creative clusters. The ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and Exhibition is also one of the great and effective venues to help promote and strengthen the design industry in the country.

DTI also received merit awards in the Government Communications Programs, Leadership Communications and Community Relations categories at the recent Philippine Quill Awards.

The 40-year-old Quill Awards is a global award-giving body that recognizes excellence in strategic communications. The award is an acknowledgment that the recipient is one of the best in business communications nationwide.

5 ways you can protect your online banking details

Digitalization has certainly helped many young adults to manage their finances to keep pace with the demands of their active and busy lifestyles. From enjoying cashless transactions, to conveniently booking movie tickets and paying necessary bills, most of the millennials’ activities can now be done with just one click or tap on their smartphones.

As most banks now offer online banking, many Filipinos can experience transacting on-the-go or in the comfort of their homes. Unlike traditional banking, going online also provides you with an easier way to save and track where you are spending your money.

But if you are hesitant to register your account in online banking because of security issues and concerns on the internet, here are some tips and tricks to help you keep your money safe from digital threats:

Use personal devices and connections

Bank details are personal information that should be known to no one else but you. And the best way to make sure that your account does not get compromised is by logging on using your own phone or laptop. You should also refrain from connecting using public Wi-Fis when you want to make an online transaction. Logging on to an unsecured network may expose you and your account to hackers.

Change your password regularly

It is important to safeguard accounts with passwords to prevent any unnecessary threats. Make sure that your passwords are strong enough by incorporating a mix of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and even special characters. Most online banking systems issue periodic reminders that account holders should regularly update their passwords to avoid a breach of their accounts.

Avoid clicking suspicious emails

Ever saw an email saying you won the lottery? Sounds tempting but do not fall for it, especially when it is asking for your personal details and card information. The best thing you can do is to ignore these spam messages or call your bank to confirm if they recently sent you the email.

Keep your apps and system up-to-date

Make sure you have your antivirus software or firewall protection system turned on to keep your devices safe from various malwares that could open access to your data. You should also update your bank’s mobile applications to ensure that you get the best and secure banking experience.

Monitor your accounts and transactions

Embrace the habit of checking your account balances regularly so you can immediately see if there are any suspicious transactions. By always reviewing your online statements, you can be sure that your financial accounts are in order.

And for most banks nowadays, you can enjoy features that keep your account from getting compromised. Just like with RCBC Online Banking and its special Card Lock and Unlock security feature that can safeguard your savings. This allows you to temporarily restrict withdrawal, point-of-sale purchase, fund transfer or online payment transactions on your debit or prepaid card when it is lost or stolen. You can also use this security feature anytime to prevent yourself from making impulsive purchases.

To activate the Card Lock and Unlock feature, you can simply log in to your RCBC Online Banking account and select Card Lock-Unlock feature on your account dashboard. You just need to slide the lock button and encode your card PIN to verify your action.  After this, your account is now safely locked. Aside from this feature, RCBC also ensures the safety of your account with its secure servers that protect any sensitive data from viruses and malwares that may expose your information. It also provides a one-time password which is sent to your phone every time you log in to RCBC Online Banking.

Enjoy simpler and safer banking with RCBC now. Visit https://www.rcbconlinebanking.com for more information on how to start!

Gold's Muscle Gym Contest Philippines supported by GCash

“We partnered with GCash to provide more convenience for interested parties to pay for the fees related to the Muscle Contest Philippines. GCash through their scan-to-pay technology offers an easy way to pay by simply scanning the QR code we have at any Gold’s Gym branch and typing in the amount to be paid and confirming the purchase. I encourage all our existing Gold’s Gym Philippines members and those who are interested to participate in the Muscle contest Philippines to visit any Gold’s Gym branch and pay for your fees via GCash“ ~Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, Gold’s Gym Philippines CEO

Muscle Contest Philippines is the country’s largest multi-sport festival and fitness expo. It is expected to attract 5,000 participants and spectators. Gold’s Gym Philippines is partnering with the country’s largest mobile wallet, GCash to facilitate a better payment experience for participants and attendees alike. Participants will enjoy special discounts when they pay using their GCash App.

Jon Lindsay’s Muscle Contest Philippines is set on September 7-9, 2018 at Ayala Harbor Point, Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center. This is the first muscle contest to be held in the Philippines which will also be the first Bodybuilding event to act as a Mr. Olympia qualifier. It will also mark the first time that an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro cards will be awarded which will allow the recipient to compete in professional bodybuilding contests. 

In addition, both for new and existing GCash users, get 5% cashback capped up to 50 pesos. Cashback will be credited to your GCash account within 3 working days.


GCash is Muscle Contest Philippines’ payment partner through Gold’s Gym Philippines. Paying via QR code is now available at all Gold’s Gym branches in the Philippines. For GCash users, they can pay via the scan to pay feature in the GCash app, through very simple and easy steps. A customer with an iPhone or Android smartphone only needs to download or update to the latest version of the GCash app, register an account, and fund their GCash wallet at any of over 15,000 GCash partner outlets nationwide. Once done, the customer just needs to tap on “Scan QR,” point the phone’s camera at the partner’s QR code, and pay.

GCash is now accepted nationwide in all Gold's Gym and UFC Gym. Every new GCash user can use referral code 'GOGOLDS' and get P120.00 when you register to GCash and Scan to Pay for their event this September!

The 1st fully Free domestic remittance solution in the PH from GCash

“We recognize that domestic remittance is a big concern for Filipinos. Today, sending, but also receiving money from the Philippines should be convenient, simpler, faster and… completely Free. This is why we at GCash decided to offer something unique: a totally free solution, open to all Filipinos using the GCash App - No hidden charges, no added fees. With GCash, Filipinos can now send and receive money anywhere, anytime at Zero Cost.” ~Mr. Anthony Thomas, Mynt CEO

The company that operates GCash, Philippines’ largest mobile wallet recently announced that, for the 1st time in the Philippines, there is now a totally Free, convenient, fast, and accessible way of sending, and receiving money within the country. Filipinos can now transfer and remit money at Zero Cost, anywhere, anytime within the Philippines by using GCash. Mynt.

Sending and receiving money through GCash is very simple. Whether you’re a smartphone user or a feature phone user, you can enjoy the free remittance service that GCash is offering, by creating an account either through the GCash App or even FB messenger. Once you’ve created an account, you can fund your GCash wallet at any of the 15,000 GCash Partner Outlets nationwide or transfer funds from your Bank account to your GCash Wallet. Once done, the customer just has to tap on the “Send Money” feature and follow the steps either in-app or through FB Messenger to transfer money at Zero cost for both senders and receiver. Money can be received instantly through the GCash app and FB Messenger and receivers may choose to remit it 24/7 at any Bancnet ATM or during business hours in GCash Partner Outlets near them.  

Since many years, remittance has been a big part of the lives of many Filipinos. However, the different types of money transfer services have not matured over the past decade. The domestic remittance space in the Philippines has largely been a cash-to-cash market, with the money flowing from several informal sources like from family and friends, where a significant portion of the money transfers usually take place in urban areas. Many Filipinos leave their hometowns to seek employment in nearby metro cities or other provinces far away from their loved ones. The lack of banking offices in several regions in the Philippines has led to the emergence and growth of several known financial service providers which normally charge high fees for every money transfer transaction and will require both the sender and receiver to spend on transportation or other related costs.

10th year Red Charity Gala with Rajo Laurel

Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga with Rajo Laurel

The Red Charity Gala, the country’s most awaited annual fashion affair for a cause, celebrates a milestone this year, its 10^th anniversary on October 27, 2018, at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriot Hotel Manila.

The inimitable Rajo Laurel will be the designer in focus.

Society figures Tessa Prieto–Valdes and Kaye Tinga, Red Charity Gala’s founders, have been unwavering and tirelessly committed to championing the best in Filipino creative talents in fashion while supporting the Philippine Red Cross and the Assumption High School Batch 1981 Foundation since they held the first event in 2009.

This year, the Red Charity Gala is partnering with BENCH and Marriott Manila, as main presenter and co-presenter, respectively, for what may yet be its most unforgettable night yet.

For his special collection, Rajo, a creative and entrepreneurial powerhouse who is marking his 25^th year in the fashion industry, will pay homage to Philippine history and culture, its roots and origins, through the persona of his modern muse—the intelligent and quietly powerful Filipino woman.

Trained in the New York Fashion Institute of Technology and the Central Saint Martin’s in London, Rajo has received several local and international awards for fashion design and entrepreneurship, his creations infused with elegance, romance and luxury - modern yet feminine, a blend of hard and soft elements. Rajo’s works are always new, organic, sensual and almost pieces of art.

He joins fellow Filipino designers and past honorees:

• Dennis Lustico
• Furne One
• Michael Cinco
• Cary Santiago
• Ezra Santos
• Jojie Lloren
• Lesley Mobo
• Chito Vijandre
• Joey Samson

This year, the Red Charity Gala 2018 will have a new beneficiary, the MINT School of Fashion, an innovative partnership with Meridian International College to provide scholarships to aspiring and deserving students of fashion.

On its 10^th year, the Red Charity Gala, Manila’s premier fashion and philanthropic event, is bigger than ever—with an all-new and grander venue, more generous sponsors and a new beneficiary. It also remains committed to bringing Philippine fashion and Filipino creativity to the world stage while touching the lives of others in a meaningful and profound way.

The Red Charity Gala 2018 is presented by Bench, in cooperation with:

• Marriott Manila
• Globe Platinum
• Jewelmer
• SunLife Financial
• Ulthera
• Fuentes Manila
• Remy Martin
• Robert Blancaflor
• Royal Gem
• Tresemme
• Adworks Manila
• Crimson Hotel Filinvest City
• Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
• The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.,
• The Manila Hotel
• W/17
• Lifestyle Asia
• Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Philippine Star

For inquiries, contact Maggie Gineta at 0917-8325570.

Cuteness Overload: #BabyMarathon Celebrates Hundreds of Babies in Southeast Asia to Co-Create Record-Breaking Video to Celebrate Lazada’s Super Brand Day with Pampers!

“We are proud to be partnering with Pampers, one of the world’s leading diapers brands for Super Brand Day to showcase the unstoppable energy of babies while offering moms exclusive offers and delight. It is also a chance to spotlight their babies through fun experiences.” ~Robin Mah, Lazada’s Group Chief Business Officer

A 42-minute virtual #BabyMarathon and exclusive product offers await shoppers on Pampers Super Brand Day is happening this August 29! On this special day, Pampers will be offering exclusive deals with up to 35% OFF to all the amazing SuperMoms out there! Read more about what's happening on the 29th.

To celebrate the babies’ prowess, Southeast Asia’s biggest e-commerce portal Lazada and the world’s top-selling diaper brand Pampers, are joining hands to produce the first-ever virtual #BabyMarathon. It’s no secret that babies are unstoppable at play. In fact, they can run the equivalent of a marathon in a week! The only thing hampering their fun: wet, lawlaw diapers. The Asian Games are here, bringing with them a flurry of excitement to fans all over the continent! But while we expect the best athletes to show up, we keep overlooking the most skilled players - our babies.

“Pampers recognizes that one of mom and baby’s biggest frustration are sagging diapers, and how this can affect babies’ ability to move and learn from their surroundings. The #BabyMarathon is part of our My Baby Can Do That Campaign, where we hope to show how babies can do nakaka-WOW and amazing things when they have the freedom to move, especially in a less lawlaw diaper. Lazada, given its massive footprint across Southeast Asia is the ideal platform to amplify our efforts.” ~Akhil Meshram, Pampers Philippines Brand Manager

This one-of-a-kind feat is part of the Pampers x Lazada Super Brand Day, which will take place on August 29. For one day only, Super Brand Day allows customers to discover the best of what a brand offers, which include exclusive vouchers, limited edition products at its best prices and even offline events. It’s no secret that babies are unstoppable at play. In fact, they can run the equivalent of a marathon in a week! The only thing hampering their fun: wet, lawlaw diapers. To showcase our babies’ prowess, Southeast Asia’s biggest e-commerce portal Lazada and the world’s top-selling diaper brand Pampers, are joining hands to produce the first-ever virtual #babymarathon.

This one-of-a-kind feat is part of the Pampers x Lazada Super Brand Day, which will take place on August 29. For one day only, Super Brand Day allows consumers to discover the best of what a brand offers, which includes exclusive gifts, limited offers, and even offline experiences. 

Be Part of the Record-Breaking #babymarathon

The 42-minute #babymarathon video montage, which will be aired on August 29, will feature hundreds of babies and toddlers in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, all “running” in a relay race. In the final video, parents may even find their children racing alongside Seve, son of Filipino celebrity and Pampers ambassador Toni Gonzaga.

Ready, get set, go!

All diapering babies aged 5 months and above are welcome to join Lazada and Pampers in creating this one-of-a-kind record! The virtual #BabyMarathon featuring the little athletes who joined across Southeast Asia will be aired on Lazada on Super Brand Day on 29 August.

You can join the fun in two ways

• Take a video of your baby walking, playing or running about in their Pampers diaper and post it using this link, with the hastags #BabyMarathon and #PampersxLazadaPH
• You can also join our professional crew at Gymboree Greenbelt 5 on August 27, 2018, to film your little one in action during the #babymarathon celebration. Register in advance at this LINK.

Not all videos can be featured in the 42-minute video montage. But the most liked videos will win a cash prize of PHP 30,000.00 or 6-month supply of Pampers diapers.

Join a marathon of Pampers Deals on Lazada

To help babies enjoy their weekly marathons free from wetness and the discomfort of lawlaw diapers, Pampers has put together a series of exclusive offers on 29^th August 2018:

Starting from 12am midnight, there is promotion offers up to 35% off on Pampers Baby Dry Newborn Diapers and PHP100 discount vouchers for minimum PHP3000 purchases, which are limited to a 1000 units only.

For more information on Super Brand Day, visit Lazada.com.ph and its social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lazadaph/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LazadaPH

For more information on Pampers, visit Pampers.ph and its social media pages.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PampersPh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pampersph/

About Lazada Group

Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number-one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia –present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada has 155,000 sellers and 3,000 brands serving 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions. With 300 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by approximately 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).

About Pampers®

For more than 50 years, parents have trusted Pampers to care for their babies. Pampers is a part of The Procter & Gamble Company and is the #1-selling diaper worldwide. Every day, more than 25 million babies in 100 countries around the world wear Pampers. Pampers offers a complete range of diapers and pants designed to provide protection and comfort for every stage of baby’s development. Visit www.pampers.com to learn more about Pampers products, and find ideas and information to help your baby get the most out of love, sleep and play.