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Friday, January 21, 2022

Xiaomi Fan gets free home renovation from Xiaomi

Xiaomi continues to treat its fans to a smart life through the Xiaomi Home Renovation Campaign.

The global campaign called Xiaomi Renovation is organized by the Xiaomi Community where their fans can get randomly selected for a free home renovation using Xiaomi AIoT or Artificial intelligence of things products.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

My Home Credit App: kAPPartner for your financial new year’s resolution

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:24 PM in App, Home Credit, Home Credit app, kAPPartner,

New year, new goals: make 2022 the year to be wiser and smarter with your finances and daily spending. Start it right by committing to financial to-do’s in your new year’s resolution list. If it gets a bit overwhelming or daunting, let a trusted partner lend you a helping hand – introducing the My Home Credit App, the official mobile app of the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) company.

The SM Store, SM Foundation launch Share your Extras for Typhoon Odette communities

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:50 PM in Donation, SM, SM Foundation, SM Store, Typhoon Odette,

Let’s make the start of the year more meaningful by donating new or gently used clothes via The SM Store and SM Foundation’s Share Your Extras. Donations pooled this year will be for the benefit of communities impacted by Typhoon Odette.

Shoppers can drop off their pre-loved clothes or purchase new ones for donation at any of The SM Store branches from January 15 to February 15 in Metro Manila, and February 1 to 28 at the rest of the branches nationwide.

Get Glowing This 2022 with These Skincare Tips You Shouldn’t Skip On

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:45 PM in 2022, Beauty, beauty goals, Olay, Skin Glow, skincare, skincare tips,

We’ve finally let 2021 go. But there’s still things we need to keep this new year – our skincare routines!

We’re reminded time and time again to keep ourselves healthy, including our skincare. While it can be overwhelming to work on your new year goals, you can keep your glow this 2022 with these skincare tips you shouldn’t skip on:

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Shopee Delivers Aid to Typhoon Odette Victims via Shopee Express

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:21 PM in Donations, Odette victims, Shopee, Shopee Express,

Shopee collaborated with partner brands and utilized its

nationwide Shopee Express fleet to dispatch immediate relief

Almost a month since Typhoon Odette devastated several provinces in Visayas and Mindanao, millions of Filipinos continue to reel from the aftermath. To support and serve the communities affected, Shopee partnered with several brands and corporations and mobilized its nationwide Shopee Express network to help provide immediate relief to Typhoon Odette victims in less accessible areas.

Tips for Filipino health workers who want to work in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:46 PM in jobs, recruitment, Saudi Arabia, TrueProfile.io,

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an excellent choice for OFWs to work in as the country is known for its thriving medical industry.

So, you’re planning to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a nurse or doctor? That’s an excellent choice as the country is known for its thriving medical industry. However, with the many hospitals and clinics in the KSA, it might be a struggle to know where to start applying. Luckily, TrueProfile.io, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares some useful avenues that will lead you to legitimate job opportunities.

P&G gets Silver LEED certification for new Distribution Center Expansion project

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:00 PM in Force for Good, P&G, P&G Plant, Silver LEED certification,

P&G representatives accepts the SILVER LEED Certificate with representatives from the LEED Certification consultant company, OVE ARUP & PARTNERS HONGKONG LTD PHILIPPINE BRANCH, Raul Manlapig, Managing Director, and Aladdin Ucol, Project Manager.

Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G) was recently awarded a Silver LEED certification for its new Distribution Center Expansion project in the P&G Cabuyao manufacturing plant.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. It is acknowledged as a symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. A LEED certification means that a building is designed and built to improve its performance in energy and water efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions reductions, improved indoor air quality, and resource stewardship. The P&G facility incorporates energy saving features, such as the use of roof skylights minimizing use of LED lighting during the day; and programmed ventilation utilizing 50% energy usage during the colder times of the day.

Laudicos share their recipe for success in their food business

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:42 AM in Chef Laudico, Food, foodie, Guevarra's Restaurant, Healthy Food, Jackie Laudico, Robina Farms, Rolando Laudico, URC,

A PARTNERSHIP FOR KEEPS. Robina Farms seals its continued partnership with renowned restaurateurs and culinary power couple Chef Rolando “Lau” Laudico and Chef Jacqueline “Jac” Laudico (center) through a contract signing ceremony held at Chef Laudico’s Guevarra’s restaurant last November 19, 2021. The chefs have been the face of Universal Robina Corporation Agro-Industrial Group’s (URC-AIG) meat and egg brand for four years now. Also present during the contract signing ceremony are (from right) URC-AIG’s Marketing Manager, Gamby Diño, and Group Product Manager, Aissa Reyes.

Starting a food business is an ultimate dream for many, and running one is surely not an easy feat. While many entrepreneurs continue to face struggles, Chefs Rolando “Lau” and Jacqueline “Jackie” Laudico remain grateful as they overcame obstacles in running their food business.

The culinary power couple have maintained their restaurant’s success amidst the pandemic, and here’s how they did it:

UnionBank clients can now seamlessly do direct cash-in to their Shopee and Lazada wallets!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:25 AM in Cash-in, Lazada, online shopping, Shopee, transaction, Unionbak UB, Unionbank cash-in,

UnionBank clients can now do their online shopping more conveniently through the country’s major e-commerce giants Shopee and Lazada -- by directly cashing-in their e-wallets. This new option opens another channel for Bank customers to do their online transactions seamlessly.

Surely, buying essentials online has never been this easy! Shopee and Lazada buyers can now easily cash-in, in real time from their UnionBank accounts. Customers also enjoy discounts and added benefits with their online purchases, for every top-up transaction.

Century Tuna unveils inspiring new video by top director Antoinette Jadaone

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:21 AM in Antionette Jadaone, Century Tuna, Dahilan, health, Healthy, mental health, physical health,

#CenturyTunaLoveStrong message serves as an inspiration for Filipinos to stay strong and healthy not just for ourselves but for the people we love.

Everyone has reasons for staying strong and healthy. And in Century Tuna’s short film entitled ‘Dahilan’ directed by award-winning director Antoinette Jadaone, viewers will get to see the story of a young man and his fitness journey as it unfolds.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Mang Inasal’s family-sized meals perfect for holiday feasts

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:30 AM in celebrations, favorite, Food, foodie, ihaw-sarap, JFC, Mang Inasal, Palabok, pecho, yummy,

Plan celebrations ahead by ordering Mang Inasal
favorites at www.manginasaldelivery.com.ph or the Mang Inasal app.

Filipinos take the holidays seriously. It’s a time when families and friends get together, spend time catching up, and simply enjoy each other’s company.

While this year may not be like Christmases past, it is still an occasion worth celebrating because being together with the people who matter most to us is enough reason for the season.

Level up your digital aguinaldo game with these surprisingly better features from PayMaya

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:00 AM in cashless transaction, Christmas, Christmas 2021, digital aguinaldo, Holiday, PayMaya, PayMayaGIFGivingParty. Aguinaldo,

This holiday season, PayMaya lets you easily send aguinaldo to your loved ones anytime, anywhere, and in any way you like with surprisingly better features than the e-wallet you’re used to.

Whether you’re sending funds to your inaanak’s PayMaya or bank account – or even those without any financial account, PayMaya is here to make your Christmas gift-giving more convenient and fun!

Essential workers, enjoy exclusive vouchers and discounts with the Shopee Bayanihan: Frontliner Holiday Package

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:30 AM in Frontliner, Holiday, package, Shopee, Shopee Bayanihan,

Redeem exclusive deals from participating stores such as National Book Store, Tapa King, Moonleaf, Ultra Mega, and Shawarma Shack via ShopeePay’s Scan to Pay feature

The noche buena and gift-giving traditions are both huge parts of the Pinoy Christmas. However, let’s face it: the holidays can get costly.

Since every peso counts, we always keep an eye out for exclusive deals to get the most out of our holiday budget. If you’re a frontliner, here’s a special treat—a way of saying "thank you" for your hard work. The Shopee Bayanihan: Frontliner Holiday Package offers an exclusive digital package that includes Shopee discount and free shipping vouchers, ShopeePay bills cashback vouchers, and discounts from participating merchants such as Ultra Mega Supermarket, Shawarma Shack, Moonleaf, Tapa King, and National Book Store until January 9, 2022.

Carousell report finds Philippines most receptive to secondhand in the region

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:00 AM in Carousell, hobbies, online shopping, second hand, Shop, Tech, Toys,

The Philippines is the most receptive market for secondhand goods in the Greater Southeast Asian region. This is one of the findings in the inaugural Carousell Recommerce Index (2021 report), a Carousell Green initiative that highlights the importance of sustainability and recommerce in the region. The report is part of several programs organized by Carousell Group, the leading classifieds group in Greater Southeast Asia, to help address the issue of overconsumption and covers findings from four Carousell Group brands namely Carousell, Cho Tot, Mudah.my and OneKyat, across eight markets - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam, involving over 3,000 buyers and sellers.

Enjoy a star-studded NBA Christmas weekend with NBA League Pass powered by PLDT Home!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:30 AM in Basketball, Christmas weekend, Live, NBA, NBA League Pass, on-demand, PLDT Home,

An exciting holiday viewing experience awaits Filipino fans as the NBA’s 75th anniversary season – commemorated as NBA 75 – presents a full slate of games during the Christmas weekend from December 24 to 26, 2021. Christmas has always been one of the most highly anticipated days on the regular-season schedule, with sports-loving families turning the Christmas Day games into an annual binge tradition to enjoy together.

Give the Gift of Music With LG Audio

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:00 AM in Audio, audio experience, Celebrations, Christmas, DJ App, LG, LG XBOOM, party, soundbar, speakers, Tech,

Thinking about the perfect holiday gift for your friends, loved ones, or even yourself? One of the best presents to give out is something functional and can be used on a daily basis and LG fits the bill. There’s something for everyone with LG’s wide range of audio products, whether you’re gifting speakers to a friend who constantly belts out Jose Mari Chan on Sept. 1 every year like clockwork, wireless earbuds for your parents to use on your weekly calls, or a soundbar for yourself for your Netflix binge watching sessions.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

PHA Appoints Roberto Ortiz as President & CEO

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:00 PM in countryside devlopment, investent holding company, Premiere Horizon, Real Estate, Robert Ortiz,

In its Organizational Board Meeting held on December 17, 2021, Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation (PHA) announced the appointment of current director Mr. Roberto B. Ortiz as the new President & CEO of the Company following the retirement of Mr. Augusto Antonio C. Serafica, Jr.

All the Feels and Colors Come to Life with LG TV

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:00 PM in free, iQiyi, K-Drama, LG, LG TV, Marathon, one year subscription, promo, shows,

LG offers customers a one-year free subscription of
IQIYI for every LG TV purchase during the holiday season!

The holidays are all about bonding at home with family and spending time with loved ones. To help bring fun and exciting content that the whole household can enjoy together, South Korean technology leader LG partnered with beloved entertainment app iQiyi just in time for the holidays. Whether you’re stanning K-dramas or love classic Hollywood sitcoms, the collaboration lets you feel the spirit of Christmas by providing premium content for a whole year when you buy select models of LG TVs. The promotion is applicable to LG OLED, NanoCell, and QNED models purchased from December 1 to January 15, 2022. You can watch your favorite Asian Drama shows in vivid high definition.

GCash named ‘Best in Future of Customers and Consumers’

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:21 AM in cashless transaction, finance, Financil, Gcash, online payments, winner,

GCash named ‘Best in Future of Customers and Consumers’ at the IDC Future Enterprise Awards

GCash, the leading mobile wallet company in the country, was awarded the “Best in Future of Customers and Consumers” at the IDC Future Enterprise Awards (Philippines) for its “Go Cashless with GCash” campaign. The award highlights the impact GCash has made on the lives of over 50 million Filipinos by making safe digital transactions accessible to them, as part of its “Finance for all” vision.

Introducing a refreshed Beyond The Vines in Manila

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:17 AM in Bag, Bag Bar, Beyond The Vines, Dumpling Bag, lifestyle, Manila, Singapore, SM Mall of Asia,

Singapore label Beyond The Vines opens two new concept stores in Manila

First introduced to the Philippines in 2019, Beyond The Vines is a contemporary Singaporean brand founded on the belief that good design should be accessible to all. Having cemented its position at the forefront of womenswear, Beyond The Vines has now rebranded and transitioned into a design studio.

Two new Beyond The Vines stores in SM Mall of Asia and Power Plant Mall embrace minimalistic design sensibilities with a refined approach drawing from a philosophy inspired by duality – to create boldly, and to design simply.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Take a trip down memory lane with the Perfect Diary X Hello Kitty vintage-inspired collection

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:00 AM in Beauty, Hello Kitty Lover, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Collection, Hello Kitty Vintage collection, lipstick, make-up, Perfect Diary, Powder, Sanrio, Shopee, Shopee Beauty, skincare,

As someone who grew up in in the Sanrio generation, I am fond of Hello Kitty and her cute friends. This holiday season, let us take a trip down memory lane with the Perfect Diary X Hello Kitty vintage-inspired collection. Lucky for us Hello Kitty lovers, these items on Shopee Beauty are even available up to 64% off!

I have been checking out Perfect Diary products for quite sometime and their collaborations with the 90s icons like Sanrio, Cardcaptor Sakura and even Sailor Moon are worth buying for yourself, or even your girl friends!

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Achievements, future projects take the spotlight at UnionBank’s E-TalkTales year-ender event

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:23 PM in achievements, bank, Digital Bank, E-talktales, Projects, UnionBank, Year-ender,

In celebration of its numerous accomplishments and milestones this past year, and to give a small preview of what its customers can expect in 2022, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) held another iteration of its long-running virtual media roundtable series E-TalkTales last December 15.

During the virtual event, UnionBank Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, and Chief Transformation Officer Henry Aguda talked about some of the Bank's achievements for the year, while the Co-Founder and CEO of UnionBank's digital-native banking arm UnionDigital, Arvie de Vera, talked about the role that the newly formed digital bank will play in UnionBank's digital transformation journey going forward.

GCheck Your Shopping List Twice with Santa’s Merry GCash Shopping Guide

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:16 PM in Christmas, Gcash, GCash Holidays, Shopping Guide, Shopping List,

Ho, ho, ho! It’s already the Christmas season, which means people are putting on their Santa hats and buying gifts for their loved ones on their nice list. Things may have changed but the holiday spirit remains the same, especially for the modern-day Santa who has found a reliable partner in spreading the holiday cheer. G Pa Rin ang Pasko dahil GCash ang kasama, which means you can do your holiday shopping conveniently and securely without having to go out in the cold and silent night. This year, experience a worry-free Christmas while enjoying your bibingka and puto bumbong safely at home.

Official Key Art for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Revealed

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:08 PM in Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Haarry Potter 20th Anniversary, Harry Potter, HBO GO, Hogwarts, magic, Return to Hogwarts, Rupert Grint,

The Premiere Of This Much-Anticipated Anniversary Special
Streams Exclusively On HBO GO On New Year’s Day

As the countdown to the most enchanting event of the season continues, the official key art for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is revealed today. The highly anticipated retrospective special is set to premiere exclusively on HBO GO on January 1, 2022.

Lemon-Dou® launches in the Philippines

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:01 PM in alcoholic drink, Chu-hi, Coca-Cola, Japanese Crafted, LemonDou,

One of Japan’s leading chu-hi drinks bound to make waves as Coca-Cola introduces its first alcoholic drink in the country

Lemon-Dou®, one of Japan’s growing chu-hi drinks, is now available in the Philippines in three different variants. The entry of Lemon-Dou® in the country is seen as a response to the increasing demand for refreshing lemon alcoholic drinks and marks the first alcoholic beverage brand in the growing beverage portfolio of Coca-Cola in the Philippines.