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Thursday, May 26, 2022

NCT DREAM, WEi, and ALICE Express Excitement for KPOP Concert in Manila

Begin Again: KPOP Edition—the country’s first live KPOP concert in two years—is less than a week away. Scheduled to take place this Sunday, May 29, fans and performers can hardly keep their excitement.

Local promoter CDM Entertainment has posted a series of videos with NCT DREAM, WEi, and ALICE greeting their fans in Korean, English, and of course, Tagalog—much to the delight of Filipinos who have longed to hear their idols speak the country’s native tongue.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Single mom is foodpanda’s solo walker in Dagupan

Posted by Ria Hazel on 6:00 AM in Delivery, easy access, feature story, food delivery, Foodpanda, partner walker,

A 43-year old Ka-Panda partner walker and single mother, Sheila Macabenta has been delivering food on foot for almost a year now to foodpanda customers in Dagupan City.

It’s been said that anything that a man can do, a woman can do as well. That certainly holds true for the fast-growing quick-commerce industry, where women delivery workers make up a significant chunk of the workforce, thanks to food delivery apps like foodpanda. One of the industry’s leading names and known for their eye-catching brand, foodpanda is also known for giving opportunities to Filipinos regardless of gender to become “Ka Panda” delivery partners.

Flu season is coming: Are you and your loved ones prepared?

Posted by Ria Hazel on 5:30 AM in Flu Season, flu vaccines, Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK, health, protection,

Medical expert shares ways to stay healthy and protected from the virus

Just like that, summer is over, which could only mean one thing: flu season is just around the corner.

As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continue to loosen up, people are taking the opportunity to go out more often. Many have gone back to work. There are even schools in some areas that have returned to face-to-face classes.

Beat FOMO and catch your favorite content creators and celebrities on BlogaPlay!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:18 AM in BGYO, Bini, Blogapalooza, BlogaPlay, content, content creation, First Love, k-pop, Music, P-pop, PressHit Play, RUi, Too Bad, WEi,

The digital world offers non-stop entertainment. With just a few clicks, you get to listen, watch, or read everything from content creators, especially the local ones.

Nothing beats the experience of watching creators and celebrities once their videos go live on various platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. And as they put a lot of their time, resources, and creativity to produce something, they make the social media world entertaining and exciting for all of us. Just imagine what the internet would look like without them. Sad, right?

Monday, May 23, 2022

Finance for all: GCash, Generali Philippines team up to bring insurance products to more Pinoys

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:37 PM in coverage, Gcash, Generali insurance, GenProtect, GLife, insurance, protection,

Get four Generali insurance packages for as low as Php270 via GLife on the GCash app

GCash, the country’s number one mobile wallet, has teamed up with Generali Philippines to offer four affordable insurance packages on GCash’s GLife feature, in line with the super app’s mission to continue providing safety and convenience to Filipinos.

GLife is the super life mini app within GCash that offers food, groceries, gadgets, fashion, beauty products, and now insurance to help Filipinos secure their health and finances, especially amid the pandemic.

Red Ribbon’s NEW Tiramisu Meltdown and Mango Graham Mousse Junior Cakes – Small ways to give big love today!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:00 PM in Celebration, desserts, foodie, Junior Cakes, love, Mango Graham Mousse, Red Ribbon, Red Ribbon Cakes, Tiramisu Meltdown, yummy,

There’s a lot to be thankful for everyday–something as simple as a good score on a test or a completed project, a commendation at work, being able to nail that TikTok dance, or meeting up with friends and relatives after a long time to simply catch up–are all causes for celebration.

The many things an Old Spice man can do in a day, as explained by Junnie Boy

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:00 PM in #TheSmellThatNeverDies, confidence, health, hygiene, Junnie Boy, Men, Old Spice, Old Spice Bars, Old Spice Body Wash, Team Payaman,

Yes, Junnie Boy is an Old Spice man. Read on to believe it.

If a man needs coffee pull himself together, the Old Spice man just needs a single shower with Old Spice to power him up for the day. You might be wondering, how does a single shower give the Old Spice man hat extra boost? Well man, if you haven’t watched the video from our pambansang payaman, Junnie Boy, you can watch it here, if you dare.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

What’s your #LanguageOfThanks? Jollibee encourages people to show gratitude through actions this Family Thanksgiving Month

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:00 AM in Comfort Food, family, gratitude, Jollibee, Language of Thanks, love, movement, support, thanksgiving month,

The past two years were filled with challenges and changes brought about by the pandemic. The ensuing lockdown resulted to many Filipinos spending time with their families more than ever before, but for some it meant an extended period of isolation from their loved ones. Either way, the situation made Filipinos rediscover the value of and gratitude for family – that through it all they will always have the love and support of their family.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Strengthening the SAFEwash Movement: Safeguard provides PHP 5 million worth of products to schools

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:41 AM in Donation, health, hygiene, proper hand washing, Safeguard, SAFEwash movement,

Representatives from the Department of Education,
Safeguard Philippines, and Manila Water Foundation

Procter & Gamble’s Safeguard, Manila Water Foundation, and the DepEd School District representatives gathered last May 9, 2022 in Microtel by Wyndham Hotel in Quezon City to take the SAFEwash Movement to new heights. Present in the turnover event were Jeune San Juan from P&G Safeguard, the Manila Water Foundation representatives led by Reginald Andal, and DepEd School Division Heads from the 17 partner locations.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

A Fresh Start: These Four Korean Acts are Making History with their Pinoy Fans

Posted by Ria Hazel on 5:37 PM in Alice, Begin Again, CDM Entertainment, concert, entertainment, k-pop, Key, Korean, kpop concert, NCT Dream, RUi, Shawols, SHINee, WEi,

It’s no secret how much Filipino fans have missed seeing their favorite Korean artists live. Amidst the scramble to collect photocards and make it to online video call events, there are quiet echoes of “I miss watching concerts!” and “When are fan meetings coming back?” in various corners of the web.

Sunday, May 08, 2022

Maya's Feel-Good Deals continue with exciting offers!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:17 AM in Cashless, cashless payment, Feel Good Deals, Maya,

Shop with Maya and enjoy discounts from its partner merchants nationwide

Maya, your new all-in-one app for all things money, continues to give your daily dose of good vibes this month with its beefed-up roster of merchant partners for its Feel-Good Deals promo!

This May, Maya users can continue to revel in exciting offers from a wide variety of lifestyle brands, electronics, household items, hotels, and more, when they pay with Maya via QR or online.

Saturday, May 07, 2022

FRESH TIME with BT21 is back with its NEW All Day Fragrance Mist

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:00 PM in BT21, BTS, fragrance, fresh, GetSCENTimental, health, Line Friends, scent, Watsons Philippines, Wellness,

The NEW BT21Fragrance Mists of Fresh Philippines has finally landed!! #GetScentimental with these 4 scents that will accompany you as you make new BT21 memories with your friends and family. These scents are sure to leave you with lasting impressions. to choose from:

Stargazing- This citrus fragrance takes you to a summer escapade surrounded by tropical fruits drizziled with rich creamy vanilla.

Fire Eclipse - A fruity floral fragrance that will take you to a meadow of roses, berries, and ripe peaches, while basking in the scent of creamy vanilla.

Sweet Calypso- This earthly fragrance takes you to a field of mangoes and mandarin while dancing in a bouquet of sweet dainty jasmine.

Hazy Moon - This energizing fragrance takes you under two bountiful orange and peach trees right in the center of a colored field of full blossom freesias.

All these fragrance are travel-friendly, affordable and will surely radiate FRESHness all throughout the day! Add this to your OFFICIAL BT21 MERCH COLLECTION and get a chance to enjoy 10% for all Fragrance mists within the promo period May 02-08, 2022 @watsonsph online.

To stay on-the-loop with the latest promos, deals, and products, don’t forget to follow FRESH PH’s official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and check out their official e-commerce site, Fresh.PH. Indeed, BT21 lovers there will have something to look forward to in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Friday, May 06, 2022

Make New Travel Memories with Singapore Airlines

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:19 AM in Covid-19 prevention, getaway, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, travel, Trip,

Remember the thrill and excitement you feel when planning for a spontaneous weekend getaway or an adventure-filled grand vacation - the sights to see, places to go, unique eats to enjoy and whatnot? You count down the days till your bags are packed and passports ready as you march to the airport, hold your precious boarding pass that will render your dream holiday a reality.

Gone are the days of dreaming and reminiscing as you can now rediscover the world and enjoy quarantine-free travel with the relaxed safety protocols in place to Singapore and more. It’s the perfect time to go on that much-deserved trip with amazing places to choose from, such as Singapore, Los Angeles, New York, and London.

Cleene Ethyl Alcohol launches Towards a Cleener Philippines campaign, partners with Plastic Bank to help reduce ocean plastic waste

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:00 AM in Campaign, Cleene, Cleene Ethyl Alcohol, Cleener Philippines, Philusa Corporation, Plastic Bank, reduce plastic waste,

Event host Joyce Pring-Trivino with Philusa Corporation President and General Manager Neogin Evangelista and Plastic Bank Philippines Country Manager Rene Guarin.

Cleene Ethyl Alcohol, a trusted Filipino brand that provides high-quality and affordable alcohol products from Philusa Corporation, extends its effort in reducing ocean-bound plastic waste as it partners with social enterprise Plastic Bank Corporation.

The initiative is unveiled during the virtual launch of Cleene Ethyl Alcohol’s campaign entitled “Towards a Cleener Philippines,” a movement encouraging the public to be more mindful of the environment by adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. This is in collaboration with Plastic Bank, which is known for building recycling ecosystems in coastal areas through its community of plastic collectors.

Friday, April 29, 2022

GCash, TESDA partner for cashless disbursement of allowance for more than 317,000 scholars

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:53 AM in allowance, convenience, digital wallet, fund, Gcash, Online, partnership, Tech, Technology, TESDA,

L-R: TESDA Batangas provincial director Gerardo Mercado, TESDA atty. Marichelle De Guzman, TESDA director Angelina Carreon, TESDA deputy director general Lina Sarmiento, TESDA secretary Isidro Lapeña, GCash AVP head of public sector and partnerships Cathlyn Pavia, GCash VP for corporate communications and public affairs Chito Maniago, and GCash head of CSR and public affairs Mabel Niala

GCash, the leading digital mobile wallet company in the country, has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the cashless disbursement of the Training Support Fund (TSF), the allowance given to scholars for their vocational training. TESDA said that more than 379k scholars can avail of this safe and seamless mode of allowance distribution this year.

“We, at GCash, are continuously innovating to provide better services for our customers and partners, including the seamless delivery of government allowances and benefits during these challenging times. We look forward to having a long and fruitful partnership with TESDA to help us in our mission to improve the everyday lives of every Filipino,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Teleperformance Philippines receives ISO 45001: 2018 certification for excellent occupational health and safety programs

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:22 AM in BPO, certification, customer service, Teleperformance, Teleperformance Philippines, TP, work,

Teleperformance Philippines gets ISO 45001: 2018 certification. Present during the ceremonies were (L-R) Rachel Cacabelos, TP Philippines VP for Human Resources and Communications & Marketing, SGS Sales Head Rose Mangubat, SGS Account Manager Nina Alejandro, TP Philippines Chief Operations Officer Joey Marquez, TP Philippines SVP for Human Capital Resource Management Jeffrey Johnson, and TP Philippines VP for Facilites & Administration Ed Punzalan

In line with their commitment to creating a safe workplace for all, Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, has been awarded the ISO 45001: 2018 certification.

ISO 45001 or the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification is the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OHS). It promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows organizations to identify and reduce their OHS risks, reduce potential for workplace accidents and illnesses and improve legislative compliance.

This controversial pairing from Taco Bell will forever change the way you see burritos and quesadillas

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:16 AM in burrito, foodie, meal, quesadilla, Quesarito, Taco Bell, yummy,

Most of us have our own favorite food pairings. Some even have those that are uncommon they wouldn’t admit it openly. But have you heard of a food pairing so controversial it will literally change the way you look at your favorite dishes? Well, prepare to do just that as Taco Bell has just unleashed a new creation that combines everything we love about burritos and quesadillas into one meaty, cheesy package!

Explore a new world of flavor like never before with the new Quesarito, featuring a generous dollop of perfectly seasoned ground beef mixed with Mexican-style rice, made even more special with nacho cheese sauce and creamy jalapeno sauce—all wrapped in a grilled quesadilla that's oozing with melted real cheddar cheese!

Exciting Deals and Promos await as MR.DIY opens 18 new stores this Labor Day weekend

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:12 AM in Home, Home Products, lifestyle, MR DIY, new branches, one stop shop, opening, Shop,

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, is set to conduct a National Grand Opening event this Labor Day weekend (April 29, 30 and May 1, 2022) to commemorate the launch of its 18 new stores across the Philippines.

Overwhelming response to inaugural American Standard Design Catalyst L!ve

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:05 AM in American Standard, architecture, design, Design Catalyst L!ve, health, Home, lifestyle, Sustainability, Well-being,

LWT APAC LIXIL leaderSatoshi Konagai

American Standard, one of the most iconic brands of insanitary ware and part of LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, brought together thought leaders in Architecture and Design around the Asia Pacific region to share practical insights, current trends, and thoughtful ideas with their inaugural webinar series, the American Standard Design Catalyst L!VE (“ASDC”) .

Huawei: Digital Innovation Never Stop for a Greener Intelligent World

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:54 AM in 5G, Digital Innovation, future, Greener Intelligent World, Huawei, Ken Hu, Tech, Tech News, Technology,

Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, speaking at HAS 2022

Huawei plans to boost investment in innovation to build new products, to enhance and accelerate new technologies. The company held its 19th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen from April 26 to 27.

For more than 30 years, Huawei have been innovating nonstop to create value for our customers and society. Innovation has become a core part of Huawei's DNA. Despite considerable operational challenges over the past few years, we have continued to steadily increase our investment in R&D. For nearly a decade, our strategy has been to re-invest at least 10% of our annual revenue back into R&D. Last year, we invested 22%. Huawei's Rotating Chairman Ken Hu said during the event.