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Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Ultimate Dance Battle Returns as Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines is Back for Another Season

Red Bull Dance Your Style, the renowned brand’s take on a 1-on-1 unique street dance competition that pushes the boundaries of every dancer’s freestyle and improvisation skills, is set to return to the Philippines for its highly anticipated 2nd season.

Carrying on the momentum of last year’s introduction to the country, Red Bull Dance Your Style promises to deliver another intense and electrifying competition that showcases the talent and creativity of the Philippines’ top dancers. Unlike traditional dance competitions, Red Bull Dance Your Style places all the powers in the crowd’s hands as they decide the winner of each battle. The participation of the crowd creates an unparalleled level of atmosphere that empowers every dancer to channel their full potential and deliver a captivating performance.

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Design Center stages bamboo innovation in action at the Hybrid National Trade Fair

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:24 AM in Bamboo Matters, Design Center, Hybrid National Trade Fair, National Trade Fair, Philippine Bamboo Industry, Philippines,

L to R: From L to R: When In Manila CEO Sky Gavin, DTI-BDTP director MarievicBonoan, DTI Usec. Ireneo Vizmonte, Cong. Christian S. Unabia, DTI Usec. BlesilaLantayona, DTI-R2 regional director Leah Ocampo, and DTI-Design Center executivedirector Rhea Matute

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Design Center of the Philippines, the Industry Cluster Enhancement Program, and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBDIC) recently opened the Sustainability Pavilion in this year’s Hybrid National Trade Fair (HNTF) on 16-20 November at Megatrade Halls 1-3 in SM Megamall.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Airbnb encourages Pinoys to #TravelAsJuan, as travel searches surge for beachside and nature destinations near Metro Manila

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:00 AM in Airbnb, destinations, Philippines, Pinoys, safety, Tourism, travel, TravelAsJuan,

New Airbnb data shows spike in domestic demand for stays after recent easing of travel restrictions; trending destinations include Zambales, Batangas and Tagaytay

Airbnb today launched its new #TravelAsJuan campaign that aims to energize the Philippines’s tourism recovery throughout the remainer of 2021 and beyond. As part of the campaign, the company is encouraging Filipinos to rediscover their country with their loved ones, while celebrating unique stays and hidden gems across the nation. The #TravelAsJuan campaign also aligns with the Department of Tourism’s 2022 plan to rebuild a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive domestic tourism industry.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Reader's Digest 23rd Annual Awards Reveal The Brands And Personalities Filipinos Trust The Most

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:00 PM in Annual Awards, companies, Most Trusted Brand Awards, personalities, Philippines, Reader's Digest,

View the virtual awards

A year has passed since Reader’s Digest’s first virtual Most Trusted Brands Awards. A lot has happened in that time, but COVID-19 is still affecting millions of people and their livelihoods. But we at Reader’s Digest were not going to allow the pandemic to stop our 23^rd annual survey of Philippines’ Most Trusted Brands and Personalities from going ahead.

Upholding the new norm during these challenging times, this is the second year we are presenting our award ceremony in a virtual format. You can view it at https://www.trustedbrands.asia/virtualawards/

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Reader’s Digest Releases List of Most Trusted Brands in PH for 2021

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:18 PM in lifestyle, local brands, Most Trusted Brands, Philippines, Reader's Digest,

These local brands assure consumers that they remain on their side no matter what

The world is still living in interesting times—with the ongoing pandemic still posing risks and consequently, governments around the world imposing lockdowns to flatten the curve. Despite the challenges, consumers still go on to live their lives, whether inside their homes or in controlled workplace setups.

Friday, March 12, 2021

La Union to Launch Digital Travel and Tourism Expo

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:44 AM in destination, Digital Travel and Expo, La Union, Love La Union, North, Philippines, travel,

The wave beckons and the mountain calls as La Union sets its gates to once again be unlocked for tourism. As we steadfastly wait for the reopening of our beloved La Union, let us get ourselves prepared as the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office (LUPTO) stage the Love La Union Digital Travel and Tourism Expo on March 15 to April 15, 2021.

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Shopee Strengthens Supports for Brands to Reach Millions of Online Customers with 10.10 Brands Festival

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:42 PM in 10.10, 1010 Brands Festival, Alaska, digital, Online, online shopping, Philippines, RealMe, Shopee, Shopee 1010, Unilever,

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues its strong support for brands with the 10.10 Brands Festival. As more businesses explore the potential of e-commerce during the pandemic, Shopee is committed to providing the optimal environment to help brands of all sizes launch, scale, and succeed online.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Dethroning the “Corona”: Here’s What You Can Do

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:06 AM in COVID-19, COVID19, Enhanced Community Quarantine, Hand washing, Love in the time of Corona, Manila, Philippines, Positivity, TikTok, Videos,

With the enhanced community quarantine in effect, social platforms, like TikTok, provide a great avenue to stay connected with the rest of the world. Here are digital ways you can do to fight the new coronavirus:

Get Informed

Access to accurate and timely information is our first line of defense. TikTok created a special page within the platform for you to know the Things About About Coronavirus. These include advisories and preventive measures to protect yourself with the help of the World Health Organization. There’s also a special section called Mythbusters to debunk fallacies about the virus and fight misinformation.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Stay at Home and Play an App to win an iPhone 11!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:24 PM in App, Bongga Ka Day, Enhanced Community Quarantine, Mobile Phone, Philippines, Play, promo, Quarantine, win, Win an iPhone 11,

I never thought that staying inside the home is really tough. There are times that you feel so trapped and lonely. On this second week of the enhanced community quarantine, things feel somewhat better but you still have that urge to see your friends and loved ones. For millennials, Gen Z, and feelennials (feeling millennials LOL!), our gadgets are sources of entertainment, information, and connection to a bigger world. Eventually, we’ll get bored and run out of things to do. Here’s something you can try: Why don’t you download this app and play it until you win a brand new iPhone 11?

Say hello to Bongga Ka Day.

Friday, March 20, 2020

A Chance to Serve in the Time of COVID-19

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:11 PM in #FightCOVID19, COVID-19, Donations, Enhanced Community Quarantine, Fighting, Philippines, Quarantine, Service, Service in time of COVID, What You Can Do,

Pandemics like the COVID-19 are unpredictable. It is a hit or miss and we may or not be ready for it. It's just so sad that once it does hit us, it brings out fear and panic. My commute last Monday was scary. Even if I was wearing a mask, I wasn't really able to practice social distancing because only the schools were suspended. I still have to go to work and with limited transportation, I had to wait for two hours just so I could get a ride. But aside from that, it brought fear because we have two senior citizens in our home.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Are you coming home for the holidays?

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:18 PM in Chickenjoy, heartwarming, Home for the Holidays, Jollibee, OFW, Overseas Filipino Workers, Philippines, Video,

Christmas is in the air again, and that means families who are apart from each other for many reasons—whether it’s work in other countries, school in distant cities, or relatives from all over—are starting to plan to come home, reunite, and spend the holidays together once more.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Teaser Alert: The Starbucks PH 2020 Planner and Travel Organizer

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:18 PM in coffee, Glorietta, Merry Coffee Christmas Launch, Philippines, Starbucks, Starbucks 2020 Planner, Starbucks Philippines, Starbucks Planner, Starbucks Travel Organizer,

Are we ready for this? I definitely am! And in today's pasabog, Starbucks Philippines released a video teaser on their 2020 Planner and Travel Organizer

Monday, October 07, 2019

Experience HOOQ like never before with “A SEA of Stories”

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:18 PM in content, entertainment, HOOQ, HooQ TV, Indonesia, movies, Nadine Lustre, Philippines, Sea of Stories, Series, video on demand,

HOOQ, Southeast Asia’s leading video-on-demand service, embraces regional diversity by kicking off new commercial partnerships and ground-breaking diversification of content and pricing models in a mega event in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Monday, September 02, 2019

DOT and Jollibee Launches Campaign Eats. More fun in the Philippines

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:30 AM in Department of Tourism, DOT, Eats, Food, foodie, Jollibee, Philippine culture, Philippines, SugarsmileEats,

The Department of Tourism partners with the country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee, for an exciting food tourism campaign that showcases the richness and diversity of Filipino cuisine and the joy of eating in the Philippines. In photo (L-R) are Jollibee, Mikey Bustos, Jollibee Foods Corporation CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong, DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, JFC Philippines Country Head Joseph Tanbuntiong, Jollibee Philippines President JJ Alano, Jollibee Global Brand CMO Francis Flores, Chef Jordan Andino, and Chef JP Anglo.

With about 7,641 islands, the Philippines has just enough flavors to match, all fused together in the country’s cuisine. Along with these diverse flavors, come a myriad of fun moments- experimenting with more than 15 ingredients in halo-halo, eating with bare hands during boodle parties, enjoying five meals a day including merienda, all the while bonding with friends and family whether there’s a ‘handaan’ or a big gathering, or just a simple get-together.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Traveloka Honors Manila Hotels at the Recent Metro Manila Partners Event

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:41 PM in accommodations in the Philippines, awards, hotels, Philippine hotels, Philippines, Traveloka, traveloka philippines,

(From Left to Right) Miguel Capistrano III, Country Market Manager of Traveloka Philippines; Issa Delos Ama, Director of Revenue Management and Marketing of Go Hotels Ermita, Janice Tiambeng, Director of Sales and Marketing of Discovery Suites Manila Philippines, Julie Ann De Vera, Sales Manager of Lub D Philippines Makati; Joy De Castro, Hotel Manager of Casa Bocobo Hotel; RT Paler, Reservations Officer of I’M Hotel Makati; and Jojo Naag - Property Manager of Skyloft Hotel

Traveloka Philippines recently gave out the first Traveloka Philippines Hotel Awards 2019 to recognize the efforts of its hotel partners in helping the online platform's continuous success in the country.

Sunday, September 09, 2018

Increased Construction Opportunities Expected in PH

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:00 PM in Construction, infrastructure, job, jobs, Opportunities, Philippines, Progress, Projects,

"One of the best businesses to get into at this time is construction."

This is according to Joel B. Ello, President and CEO of PEME consultancy Inc, who was one of the resource persons tapped for the Authorized Managing Officers Course and Construction Occupational Safety and Health.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Northern Samar's SK Federation President Aims to Bring Services to Countryside

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:16 AM in Elcid Abalon, news, Northern Samar, Philippines, public service, Service, SK Provincial Federation,

Elcid G. Abalon gives his privilege speech as Northern Samar SK Provincial Federation President

The province of Northern Samar has long been besieged by challenges connected with poverty and armed conflict. This is unfortunate, as this area in the Eastern Visayas is blessed not only with bountiful natural resources, but also with hardy Nortehanons who dream of progress and prosperity for their families. Youth leader Elcid G. Abalon, who is the newly-elected Panlalawigang Sangguniang Kabataan president is one of those who seek a better future for the Nortehanons.

Monday, June 04, 2018

League of Mayors Calls for Justice in Bohol Mayor’s Slain

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:56 AM in league of municipalities of the Philippines, news, Philippine news, Philippines,

The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to step up its investigation on the killing of Mayor Ronald Lowell “Sample” Tirol of the Municipality of Buenavista, Bohol. Mayor Tirol was shot last May 27, 2018 near the town’s cockpit arena.

League of Municipalities of the Philippines spokesperson Mayor Don L. Abalon of San Roque Northern Samar releases the LMP statement condemning the killing of Mayor Sample Tirol of Buenavista, Bohol

LMP National President, Mayor Ma. Fe Brondial, expressed confidence in the PNP and the NBI in eventually solving the case and bring to justice the perpetrators of the crime. In a statement, Mayor Brondial said that “whether mayor or any person should not suffer such a dastardly act of violence. I appeal to the PNP and the NBI to put a closure on this case.” She added that “killings, especially of public servants is alarming that the government must train the long arm of the law to seek justice.”

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Candidates of San Roque, North Samar Aims for Peaceful Elections

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:12 PM in 2018 elections, Elections, Philippines, Samar, San Roque,

The Candidates for Punong Barangay of the San Roque Municipality pose for a photo with their Mayor. Standing, from right: PSI Jemaimah May T. Cardenas, MLGOO/DILG Jorge B. Durom, 1LT Gicky B. Galanido of 20IB Philippine Army, Atty. Mayor Don L. Abalon, Rolando C. Arellano Comelec Officer.

The Barangay and SK candidates of San Roque, Northern Samar for the coming May 14 elections signed a covenant promising a peaceful and orderly electoral process.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

San Roque, Northern Samar is Now Drug-Free

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:34 PM in Drug free, health, mental health, Philippines, Samar,

San Roque Mayor Don L. Abalon congratulates the barangay officials for their achievement of a Drug-Free Municipality status with the PDEA

The Municipality of San Roque was awarded as the FIRST Drug-Free Municipality in Northern Samar last March 7, 2018.