After decades of providing highest-quality and fashionable shoes for women, Figlia, one of the country’s leading shoe brands, finally launched its first line of stylish shoes for men – Figlia UOMO.
Deriving its name from the Italian word UOMO which means man, Figlia UOMO characterizes men’s versatility, stylishness and diversity through its impeccable designs, top-notched quality and competitive pricing.
The new shoe brand marks its debut with a fashion show featuring three diverse, stylish and versatile collections: formal, semi-formal and casual. As the highlight of the event, Figlia UOMO also introduced its first brand ambassador, the ultimate heartthrob and fashion icon Piolo Pascual.
PULILAN, Bulacan- The biggest gathering of Bulakeño foodies came to reality as SM Hypermarket Street Food Festival 2018 goes to SM Center Pulilan. A grand showcase of the Philippines’ best brands, favorite street food, and hottest celebrities, the SM Street Food Festival is the perfect place for anyone looking for good food, great promos, and awesome experiences with friends, family, and the stars.
The event featured over 50 food stalls of mouthwatering street food from favorites like Ilocos empanada, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, grilled liempo, leche flan, sisig, boneless bangus, lumpiang shanghai, lechon, burgers, shabu-shabu, pizza, pasta, banana cue, saba con hielo, shawarma, crispy crablets, gambas, samu’t saring kakanin, nachos, chicharon among others. Also joining the mix is SM Eats famous for the “National Meryenda” Turon with Langka, cheesy corn, ginataan bilo-bilo, affordable rice meals, kwek-kwek, lumpiang toge, and other must-try’s Siopao Sarap and Soft-Serve Ube Ice Cream.
Furthermore, the stalls also displayed fun activities, games, and special promos courtesy of the Philippines’ biggest brands like Nestle, San Miguel, Unilever, Alaska, Century, Del Monte, P&G, Monde, Bounty Fresh, CDO, Farm Fresh, and Mekeni. Street Food Festival goers had a blast hauling special bundles, promos with freebies, and discounts up to 30%.
Exciting demos by the Philippines’ biggest brands’ sous chefs amazed the crowd as they taught creative ways in using everyday ingredients and other secrets to their food masterpieces. They also shared exciting twists on favorite products guaranteed to bring much needed variety to the dinner table. SM Street Food Recipe contest likewise highlighted shoppers’ cooking skills where winners took home special grocery packs. All it takes is posting a photo of the signature dish on Facebook with the recipe and the hashtag #SMStreetFoodRecipe.
The day became extra special as celebrity dancer/actor Kim Last came by for a meet and greet, to whom shoppers had the rare chance to have their selfies and even groufies.
Lucky Shoppers also took home exciting prizes after completing the stamp card that serves as a guide through the event’s delicious journey. Give away such as grocery packs also surprised shoppers who shared their SM Street Food Festival moment on Facebook.
Ever so game, Liza Soberano takes on the TechnoMarine ‘What’s in the box’ challenge that has become a viral hit! See how Liza, sporting her favourite TechnoMarine watch, the perfect partner at work or play, takes on creepy and other freaky stuff without fear and hesitation. Click on the link https://www.facebook.com/TechnoMarinePH/videos/348109172422613/ to watch the vids that has taken social media by storm!
TechnoMarine timepieces encourage a change of attitude with their infusion of a carefree coastal resort spirit and water-inspired elements. A bright mix of colors and premium components let urban souls dream international destinations while sporting watches from innovative designers who are enthusiastic about every concept.
TechnoMarine can be found in Greenbelt 3, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, TriNoma, and Uptown Mall.
BATANGAS, Philippines – Miss Earth Brazil Sayonara Veras extended her stay in the Philippines citing warmth and remarkable hospitality as primary reasons. With only 3 days left in the country, she visits Playa Calatagan in Batangas. She made a courtesy call to the management of Landco Pacific Corporation where she was greeted by CEO and President Maria Cristina M. Zuluaga, Managing Director Erickson Manzano, and Vice President Gerard Marcelo.
“I really like the Philippines, this is like my second home already. I am really looking forward to come back. I really love the food and the people are so nice—very warm and welcoming. The hospitality is amazing,” said Veras.
Prior to her visit to Calatagan, Batangas, Veras and her boyfriend Thiago Soares also stayed in El Nido, Palawan right after the Miss Earth pageant that was held in Manila. The 25-year old model will be flying back to her hometown in Olinda, Brazil on Saturday, November 17.
Students engage in transnational collaboration to save the environment
The world is getting smaller and smaller every day. In the age of social media and rapid advancements in digital communications, a new generation of students is growing up conscious of their connection with everybody else in the world. Reaching across geographical borders through the internet is now the way of life for most of the world, and we are already seeing advantages and disadvantages of living in a digital age.
The people behind Instructure saw an opportunity to build a learning platform that would make teaching and learning easier in today’s global village. They made Canvas, an open-source software and the only true native cloud learning management system (LMS). To further demonstrate the ways Canvas could empower students all over the globe to “change the world,” Instructure launched the very first “K12 Buddy System.”
The K12 Buddy System is a cross border project that demonstrates what can be achieved in a truly global classroom and a collaborative learning environment. Forty-five students, aged 15-16 years old, from De La Salle Lipa in the Philippines and Callaghan College in NSW, Australia were given a problem to work on together for eight weeks, from August 20 to October 24, using Canvas under the supervision of selected teachers. The problem they needed to solve is “The Culture of Throwaway Plastics.”
Despite living in two different continents and time zones, plastic pollution is a shared concern. The students, working in groups of four — two students representing each school — came up with three solutions to persuade people, businesses or the council in their local area to reduce their reliance on single use plastic. These solutions must be actionable, practical, and solve a specific problem concerning single use plastics. All actions must be backed up by research and strong rationale.
The top 10 submissions proceeded to the final round on October 24 where the teams presented their strongest solution to the judges from both the Philippines and Australia using a Canvas classroom in real time through video conference. The judges include Troy Martin, General Manager, APAC; the principals and project lead teachers from both De La Salle Lipa and Callaghan College; and Raf Dionisio a social and environmental entrepreneur and co-founder of The Plastics Solution volunteer movement.
The third place winner is Team Wallsend DLSL 6 composed of Olivia Staub, Jose Miguel S. Villegas, Edward Augustine O Tullao, Danya Best, and Isha Prasad. The team proposed a stricter implementation of zero-plastic policies by creating a watch group called “Guardians of the Plastic Bag.” The group will encourage people to use alternatives to the single-use plastic bag such as “bayong” which is a durable reusable shopping bag, beeswax wraps, newspapers, and banana leaves. Incentives will be offered to encourage more people to join the program.
Team Wallsend DLSL 8 with Keely Harris, Kim D. Ditan, Josh Aldrich P. De Villa, Olivia Beck, and Chloe Speering won second place with their proposal for an alternate material to plastic: Seaweed Bioplastic. It is a bioplastic that is a completely and easily biodegradable plastic with an environmentally friendly production process. Seaweed bioplastic is versatile and is already being produced in Indonesia has been proven to be both sustainable and profitable.
The first place winner is Team Waratah DLSL 2 made up of Danielle Lei R. Araez and Jesse A. Candelario. Their presentation to create eco bricks with single-use plastic waste won over the judges and the competition. Eco-bricks are plastic bottles stuffed solid with non-biodegradable waste to create building blocks that utilizes the longevity and durability of plastic. They seek to inspire local communities and institutions to see their trash as something that could be literally constructive. Eco bricks have been proven to be cheaper and safer than hollow blocks. Team Waratah has even included in their presentation solid and actionable plans to get schools and communities mobilized to realize their goals.
“The K12 Buddy System opens up a whole new horizon for learning for both students and teachers,” said Troy Martin. “And this is just the beginning! We hope to do more projects like this that pushes the boundaries of conventional education and encourages learning beyond the four walls of the classroom.”
Cross-cultural, transnational collaboration takes getting used to, but the students, through the competition, learned that with a shared goal, they can come up with ways that they could change the world. Canvas easily bridges the divide between the students living in different sides of the world through technology. Students are learning, as one teacher had put it, to be “locally competent and globally competitive,” and the world is all the more better for it.
Filinvest City, the premier lifestyle destination in the Metro South, spreads holiday cheer with “Christmas Comes Alive,” its extraordinary holiday celebration this 2018.
With “Christmas Comes Alive,” Filinvest City residents and employees as well as guests from other parts of the metro can catch a line-up of exciting activities and entertainment starting November 17, 7 p.m., at the Spectrum Linear Park.
Taking this year’s festivities up a notch are weekend performances from local favorites: indie electro-pop artist BP Valenzuela on November 17, solo folk project I Belong to the Zoo on November 24, indie rock band December Avenue on December 1, pop band Autotelic on December 8, singer and rapper Quest on December 15, rock legend Rivermaya on December 22, and indie folk band The Ransom Collective on December 29. Goers will also be treated to a special performance by rising electronic DJ Wicked Adobo. Ending each performance on a high note is a grand fireworks display.
Also keeping the holiday mood extra-festive is Filinvest City’s Christmas wonderland, which will allow city dwellers to experience the Christmas of their dreams with one-of-a-kind outdoor installations at the Spectrum Linear Park. Open to everyone, near or far, are four themed sections: the “Christmas Tree” featuring a giant holiday staple, the “Once Upon A Christmas Dream” that has life-sized Christmas displays, the “Aboard the Christmas Train” that will take you to a trip down memory lane with colorful lights and holiday music, and the “Up, Up, and Away” that lets you enjoy a large hot air balloon, evoking a feeling of wonder and utmost excitement. This Christmas spectacle can be enjoyed starting November 16 until December 31.
What’s more, friends and families can bond over good food offered at the weekend bazaar, together with a wide variety of gift ideas.
This holiday season, Christmas truly comes alive at Filinvest City! For more information on its holiday activities and events, visit www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL.
Is a vehicle’s resale value one of your considerations before purchasing a car? If it is, your best bet is a pickup truck, according to data released by the world’s leading classifieds platform, OLX. Vehicles in this particular classification, on average, take about 9 years to lose 50 percent of their suggested retail price (SRP).
Based on a sampling from OLX’s secondhand car listings in the country from August 2017 to August 2018, the extensive data comprises the top 11 automotive brands based on 2017 sales volume. On average, it takes 5.10 years for a vehicle’s SRP to get slashed to half, according to this sampling. Pickup trucks, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs), and vans, however, performed above average and take more time before they lose 50 percent of their value.
“A number of factors affect the pickup truck’s robust resale value,” says Manuel Roman, OLX Philippines’ Head of Cars. “The versatility and reliability of pickups make them desirable vehicles. In the brand-new vehicle market, light commercial vehicles–one of which is the pickup truck–are popular choices among consumers. In the secondhand market, the demand for pickups remains high. Without an oversupply in the market, they keep their value well.”
Meanwhile, car buyers looking for seven-seaters should consider including MPVs on their shortlist if they want a vehicle that doesn’t depreciate fast. Compared to sport utility vehicles (SUVs), MPVs keep their value longer: It takes 7.06 years on average before they lose half of their SRPs. SUVs, on the other hand, slash their value by 50 percent after 5.04 years. The infographic below shows the average number of years it takes before a particular vehicle classification loses 50 percent of its SRP.
The OLX data shows that on average, three-year-old vehicles retain 62 percent of their SRPs. When automobiles reach their fifth year, they keep 52 percent of their value. On the 10th year, the vehicle’s value becomes 33 percent of its SRP.
OLX Philippines’ analysis of the data found that Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Nissan, and Toyota vehicles do not depreciate as fast as other brands. It takes Mitsubishi and Isuzu vehicles an average of 6.03 years before their price reach 50 percent of their SRP. Nissan-badged vehicles take 6.02 years before they lose half t of their value, while Toyota cars take 5.89 years.
It is important to note that just because a particular brand cuts its SRP by 50 percent earlier than average doesn’t mean it’s a substandard one. One of the factors that can affect a car’s depreciation is demand. The desire for vehicles bearing the badge may not just be as high as the other brands. In addition, o wners of these vehicles may be keeping their cars longer and sell only when the cars are older. Hence, the listings under these brands have relatively lower value compared to other marques.
OLX Philippines connects millions of Filipinos to buy and sell brand-new and used items, including automobiles and motorcycles, via their mobile phones or the web. Every month, around 45,000 vehicle listings are posted on the OLX platform. More than 1.4 million users log in to OLX monthly to check out the cars available or to post one for sale.
(L-R) Miss Earth Brazil Sayonara Veras, Miss Earth Reunion Island Alexia Aupin, Miss Earth Israel Dana Zreik, Miss Earth Bahamas Samia McClain, Miss Earth Bosnia and Herzegovina Nadja Pepic, and Miss Earth China Guo Yameng.
BATANGAS, Philippines – Lovely candidates of Miss Earth 2018 took one last tour of the Philippines and visited Playa Calatagan, a quintessential beach development of Landco Pacific Corporation located in Calatagan, Batangas, to immerse themselves with the Southern charm, the white beach shoreline, and the convenience of modern amenities that is harmonious with Nature.
The ladies were first taken to a tour of the site where they planted tree seedlings as a part of their commitment towards preserving Mother Nature. They then enjoyed the afternoon shade of the lush amphitheater located at the heart of the residential complex. The Earth goddesses also had the chance to experience the refreshing pools of Aquaria Water Park and stay at the quaint Crusoe Cabins which are made from repurposed container vans.
The eco-tour was joined by Miss Earth Bahamas Samia Lauryn McClain, Miss Earth Bosnia and Herzegovina Nadja Pepić, Miss Earth Brazil Sayonara Veras , Miss Earth China Guo Yameng, Miss Earth Israel Dana Zreik, Miss Earth Reunion Island Alexia Aupin.
“Landco takes pride in pioneering estates that embrace Nature just like Playa Calatagan. Miss Earth provided us the perfect opportunity to showcase one of our leisure tourism developments that we really take pride in—an unparalleled location fronting the Verde Island Passage, beachfront living, and a complete escape from the busy city life,” said President and CEO Cris Zuluaga.
Miss Earth Goddesses embarks one last trip to Playa Calatagan in Batangas
The Verde Island Passage is considered “the center of the center of marine biodiversity” in the Coral Triangle for being home to 1,000 marine species, 12 of which are considered ‘rare and new.’
Users can look forward to Shopee’s newest instalment of Surprise Celebrity Delivery from November 17 to 24, featuring celebrities Ethel Booba, Ruffa Mae Quinto and Tony Labrusca; and the second wave of promotions from November 26 to December 12
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the success of the first wave of
Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale on November 11. With overwhelming support from millions of users, Shopee broke last year’s record at 7:46 AM (+8 GMT).
Across the region,more than 11 million orders was recorded on November 11, around 4.5 times that of 2017. Total visits hit over 42 million as shoppers snapped up unbeatable deals across all categories. At its highest, over 58,000 items were sold in a single minute.
Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “As our biggest Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale shopping event to date, this year’s sale was extremely well-received by users, and again surpassed all past achievements in record time. The year-on-year growth of our 11.11 performance proves that this will continue to be an integral part of the year-end shopping season for shoppers in the region. We would like to thank our loyal users for their support in making this year’s event our most successful one yet.”
Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale performance in the Philippines
This year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale in the Philippinesfeatured an upsized package of non-stop promotions atup to 99% off; the comeback of the popular in-app game, Shopee Shake; and exclusive deals from Shopee’s brand and strategic partners.
On November 11, top participating brands and sellers enjoyed up to 1,159 times their average daily orders and an average of over 1,500% increase in traffic. Women’s Apparel, Mobile & Accessories, and Home & Living emerged as the top three categories. Highly sought after products on that day included:
In line with the growth of mobile commerce in the region, Shopee’s mobile-first strategy continued to be a key success factor for this year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in the Philippines, with around 95% of orders made on mobile.
In-app games continue to grow in popularity
Shopee’s iconic in-app game, Shopee Shake, continued to engage users throughout Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Shake was played around 2 million times in the Philippines throughout the entire campaign.
Surprise Celebrity Delivery
To thank users for their continued support, Shopee will be holding another installment of its Surprise Celebrity Delivery series. From November 17 to 24, several lucky users will have the chance to meet their favorite celebrities including comedian Ethel Booba, actress Ruffa Mae Quinto, and actor Tony Labrusca, who will personally deliver Shopee orders made from November 13 to 23 to their doorsteps. The event will be broadcasted on Shopee’s Facebook Live on November 17, 19, and 24.
“We owe our success to the continued support of our users. Shopee will continue to innovate to bring users more exciting campaigns, activities, and features; and to work closely with our sellers, brands, and partners, to deliver an unmatched onlineshopping experience. We are excited to kick-off the next round of Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, and invite everyone to check it out,” closed Pang.
The Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will continue with its second wave of promotions happening from November 26 to December 12. Users can expect unbeatable deals and huge discounts from leading brands and partners, plus exciting activities with Shopee’s Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan.
For more information, please visit https://shopee.ph/
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Kids are bound to have lots of fun playtimes as they discover and explore an even bigger world of joy with the latest Jollibee Around the World toys!
The new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal collectibles—to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country’s largest fast-food chain and to showcase where the brand is present around the world—features Jollibee introducing kids to cities and countries such as California, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
With the new Jolly Kiddie Meal Jollibee Around the World toys, kids can surf and ride waves in sunny California, play the ukulele and enjoy the beaches in Hawaii, strike the drums in Hong Kong’s dragon boat festival, ride a Venetian gondola in Italy, see the iconic Merlion in Singapore, and march with the Queen’s Royal Guards in the United Kingdom.
The latest Jollibee Around the World toys come with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P120), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P135), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.
Collect all six Jollibee Around the World toys until November 30 and help spread a world of joy with Jollibee!
