Join Shopee for an exciting evening of activities, performances and giveaways at the Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale event on October 25 at Glorietta 2
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the return of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Starting from October 26, Shopee will kick-off the first wave with 16 themed days of promotions, leading up to the peak of the campaign on November 11. Shopee will also be giving away over 11 million Shopee Coins for the popular in-app game, Shopee Shake.
To mark the start of Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Shopee will be holding a Christmas event on October 25, at Glorietta 2, Activity Center from 5pm onwards. During the event, Shopee will also be announcing its special Christmas ambassador. Everyone is invited to join for an evening of fun activities, guest performances and giveaways. A few lucky attendees will also walk away with prizes worth over ₱200,000 including two roundtrip tickets to Macau, an Avision 40″ TV, and a Honor 8x.
For more information on Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/11-11
Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.
It’s time to keep your heartbeat up and step for the world’s refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launches the 2 Billion Kilometers to Safety campaign, a virtual movement where Filipinos are encouraged to take a step in solidarity with the world’s refugees.
By committing to run, walk, or cycle, participants are contributing to the global goal of 2 billion kilometers, just as refugees do each year to reach the first point of safety.
The target distance draws a parallel to the cumulative kilometres walked by an estimated 68.5 million refugees and forcibly displaced persons globally—a connection that will allow supporters, especially those targeting to achieve their fitness goals, to walk in solidarity with some of the most vulnerable people of our time.
Every Step Counts
Alin Nisa (https://stepwithrefugees.org/en-ph/alins-story-enph) is among the 720,000 Rohingya who fled persecution and violence in Myanmar last year. When her village was attacked, she and her family was forced to escape in the dead of the night at 3:00 AM.
They had nothing but the clothes on their back. With her husband, mother-in-law and two young children, she crossed mountains and rivers. Along the journey, they walked across water-logged paddy fields, in torrential rain, sometimes through the night.
Finally, after a perilous journey of 10 days and 102 kilometers, they arrived at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Now safe in Bangladesh, the family has built a shelter, using plastic sheeting and bamboo – all provided by UNHCR. They also received a cooking kit, mats and blankets.
Add your kilometers, lend your voice
If you’ve been inspired by Alin’s resilience and courage you can try walking, running or cycling 102 kilometers. Alin walked that journey to safety, carrying her two children through many nights.
To join 2 Billion Kilometers to Safety campaign, UNHCR encourages supporters to register and add their kilometers directly onto the campaign website stepwithrefugees.org/en-ph/.
You can choose to sync your fitness apps like Fitbit or Strava to automatically add your kilometers, but you can also add them manually by setting a target up to a maximum of 50 kilometers per entry.
You can also support by encouraging others to join the cause and helping to raise funds. Aside from reaching your own target distance, you can organize fundraising campaigns to help the world’s refugees either through your very own school, sports clubs or running communities.
For more information on the 2 Billion Kilometers to Safety campaign, visit stepwithrefugees.org/en-ph/.
RCBC took part in the recent The Future of Finance, Philippines 2018 conference with the theme “Strong Economy and Vital Innovation for the Philippines”. Organized by The Asian Banker, the annual forum featured discussions on the opportunities and challenges in the local banking market, how to reach the unbanked through digital technology, and how to successfully usher the country into the new era of digital banking.
A set of global speakers and panelists, including RCBC first senior vice president and head of digital banking group Margarita Lopez, presented case studies and best practices among more than 200 bankers, financial services professionals, policymakers, investors, innovators, regulators, academics, local, and international business leaders.
During the panel discussion on the Future of Payments for Filipinos, Lopez talked about the RCBC ePiso. “We want to enable easy, secure and convenient electronic payments as part of their day-to-day habits and once we do that, we then become part of their everyday lives,” noted Lopez as she underscored the bank’s mission to become part of consumers’ activities and to enable them with access to digital payments through ePiso.
Earlier this year, RCBC introduced the country’s first-of-its-kind digital currency, ePiso, that provides a more secure, affordable, and efficient way to handle cash for daily transactions. With ePiso, the bank hopes to bring a sustainable economic network that would advance financial inclusion in the country. ePiso has been successfully test-launched to residents in Brgy. Poblacion in Muntinlupa City, farming communities in Bukidnon, and merchants in Bulacan.
Margarita Lopez talks about RCBC’s continued efforts towards financial inclusion through empowering consumers and local businesses with ePiso. She shared that Filipinos can quickly adapt to digital solutions as she recounted the success of ePiso test launches where communities appreciated using the digitized currency and enjoyed cashless transactions with RCBC partner merchants in Muntinlupa City and Bulacan, and where farmers received loans and bought input supplies via ePiso in Bukidnon province.
Industry experts led the discussion on how to effectively drive the nation to a cash-lite economy. The panelists included (from left) The Asian Banker international resource director Richard Hartung, RCBC first senior vice president and digital banking group head Margarita Lopez, Development Bank of the Philippines head of branch banking sector and marketing group Antonio Maramag, USAID/E-PESO Activity chief of party Mamerto Tangonan, and Total System Services vice president and regional head of Asia, Middle East & Africa Malek Mroueh.
The King of Primetime Coco Martin stars in a new action thriller – this time, in the newest television commercial (TVC) of Mang Inasal, the leading Pinoy restaurant that serves the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot-sa-Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal.
The 15-seconder TVC features Martin in his element doing his usual heart-stopping stunts, while braving blazing fire and cinders.
And all of these are set in a Mang Inasal store’s kitchen, where the real action really happens – flames and flavors combine to create the ultimate nuot sa ihaw sarap of the country’s most-loved chicken inasal.
Mang Inasal Marketing Head Aileen Natividad said the latest Mang Inasal TVC reflects the exciting experience of customers whenever they savor Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal’s “exploding flavors.”
“Our new TVC showcases our Chicken Inasal’s explosion of flavors, because we grill it in such a way that our special marinade not just coats but permeates the entire chicken. So whenever you have a bite of our Chicken
Inasal, you will get thrilled with its perfectly grilled taste,” she said.
Mang Inasal’s Chicken Inasal is prepared using a unique recipe, where choice cuts of guaranteed high-quality chicken are soaked in a special marinade made out of local secret spices, carefully skewered and grilled the Mang Inasal way.
Further endearing Mang Inasal to Pinoys are the restaurant’s homey, grillery ambiance and pioneering unlimited serving of rice for all its Paborito meals. It also allows diners to savor the No.1 chicken inasal with special condiments, like chicken oil, which makes Mang Inasal meals even more flavorful.
Mang Inasal opened its first store in Iloilo in December 2003, and has since then become one of the fastest growing restaurants in the country with over 500 outlets nationwide and counting. To know more about the leading Pinoy branded quick service restaurant, visit their website at www.manginasal.com and like their Facebook page www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines.
Visit the nearest Mang Inasal store near you and get thrilled with the explosive flavors of the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot-sa-Ihaw SarapChicken Inasal!
SM Center Pulilan brings many reason to celebrate life’s simple joy with recent activities made for good thrill and best recreation—the Bulacan Art Festival and Snoopy Run.
A participant with her fun art on a plate creation. The Food Art workshop is an exciting highlight of this year’s Bulacan Art Fest in SM Center Pulilan.
Bulacan Art Fest served as a gathering of little Bulakenyos for an exciting Food Art workshop. Jannet Salazar, instructor of bento workshops from Japan taught kids ages 2-10 years old the steps in preparing modern day edible art, also known as art on a plate.
Kids played through their imaginations by creating fun animal shapes made using fruits and vegetables. Panda, sheep, owl, bunny are among the adorable masterpieces created by the participants.
It was a day of delight as parents’ team up with their kids all throughout the workshop and took pride of their edible art creations. The activity aims to enhance kids’ interest in art while developing their appreciation for healthy food such as fruits and vegetables.
Running enthusiast also had the best of the weekend as SM Center Pulilan bring colors in Snoopy Run. With a vision to promote healthy lifestyle while maintaining great bonding among family and friends, Snoopy run bring together around 300 participants for a challenging 3k run.
Little kiddie chef prepares her food art creation alongside some vegetables. Participated by kids’ age 2-10 years old, this year’s Bulacan Art Fest at SM Center Pulilan aims to teach kids the artistiac yet fun way of presenting food.
The race was composed with three mind-blowing pit stops- drench in fun with the water gun, had a blast in colored powder and marked their winning stop at the graffiti wall.
Runners of all ages had their share of victory as they passed through each passage in flying colors. Even kids proved their competence and sportsmanship while reaching for the finish line. More so, the event became even special as Snoopy and friends joined the celebration.
SM Center Pulilan’s Bulacan Art Fest and Snoopy Run are one of the many exciting activities envisioned to bring closer ties among families and friends amidst fun and play.
Say hello to SM’s newest interactive mall attendant!
Taking mall-going experiences to a whole new level, the country’s first ever in-mall smart customer service robot debuts at SM Supermalls during 1st quarter of 2019, in partnership with New Kinpo Group – a Taiwan-based tech company. Your newest in-mall, go-to guide will provide mall directions, deals, promos, and other new happenings to watch out for at SM!
“In pursuit of bringing family fun experiences for all, SM is excited to bring to customers another fun innovation that aims to transform shopping and retail experiences in the country,” said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO.
The New Kinpo Group (NKG)isa Taiwan-based technology company that specializes in global electronic and original design manufacturing services. This tech giant is known for its developments in robotics, smart-home appliances, and electronic beauty products among others.
Be the first to experience the initial run of SM’s newest smart robot at SM Megamall. Truly, shopping has never been this fun and interactive at SM Supermalls!
Viviamo! Inc., makers of Belle de Jour (BDJ) Power Planner, makes this year magical with the launch of its newest products on October 20-21, 2018 at the Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons.
Going by the theme ‘Make Today Magical’, BDJ takes you to a whimsical journey at the launch weekend—a two day jampacked celebration filled with various activities, workshops, and talks that will help bellas transform their lives for the year ahead.
“We believe that the magic starts from within, says founder and president of Viviamo! Inc. Darlyn Sandra Ty. ”Our 2019 theme ‘Make Today Magical” reinforces the concept of paradigm shift– the magic in changing the way you think, how you perceive things, and how it can powerfully change the way you live,” she adds.
To make this possible, BDJ organizes a full experience that will help uncover your own magic and live life to the fullest. Get your inspirational boost and strive to achieve your goals with Passion/Purpose talks from various women, travel and entrepreneurial organizations. Unlock your creativity with fun skills workshops—Play, explore, and try out calligraphy methods including Basic Brush Calligraphy, Calligraphy Blends and Shadows, and Calligraphy with Backgrounds and Wreaths Calligraphy with Leah Ang of Calligraphy Love MNL; or master the skill of creating double-tap worthy Instagram photos with content creator Kenneth Amparo.
Visualize and design your best year yet with Serious Play workshops—Life Builds session with Lego instructor and life coach Ina Bacud, or Vision board-making with expert and coach Trixie Esguerra. What’s more, Make Today Magical also gives you access to team sharing and mentoring sessions on life and business with successful women entrepreneur and the brainchild of BDJ Power Planner Darlyn Sandra Ty, mental health advocate Dr. Gia Sison, MD., and the woman behind the famous Witty Will Save the World Co. journals and notebooks Chinggay Nuque. An exclusive one-on-one coaching session with a Gallup-certified strengths coach is also included in the launch weekend perks. Apart from these, event-goers also get to take home a wide array of BDJ products, a Make Today Magical kit with over Php5,000 worth of items, DIY beauty workshops, and goodies from several craft and brand partners.
To experience these amazing perks, buy the launch tickets that give you access to different levels of magic: Basic ticket – priced at Php500 includes a planner of your choice (BDJ Classic, BDJ
Limited Edition, Navi Journal, EIP, or Focus and a Calendar Pad), passion/purpose talks, access to craft booths, glitter tattoo, and glambooth Silver ticket – priced at Php1,000 includes everything above, plus, Calligraphy workshop with Leah Ang or IG Photography with Kenneth Amparo, boomie booth, and Gratitude jar design activity
Gold ticket– priced at Php4,000 includes all of the inclusions of the basic and silver ticket, plus a choice of either Life Builds with Ina Bacud or Vision Board Party with Trixie Esguerra, Tarot reading, Canvas Bag Stamp Station with Alessa Lanot, CoachMe Session with a Gallup-certified Strengths coach, MentorMe Session with Life/Business mentors, DIY session (cake decorating, DIY home remedies or makeup workshop), a scoop of Baskin-Robbins, goodies from craft partners, and a Make Today Magical kit.
For the coming year, believe that the magic lies within you, and that you have the power to turn your goals into reality with Belle de Jour Power Planner. Buy your tickets for the BDJ Launch Weekend and get your products at all leading bookstores nationwide and on their official website at ilovebdj.com.
Batangas, Philippines—October 17, 2018—Honda has always been the trusted brand with technologically advanced motorcycles and exceptional customer service. Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) and its dealer networks work hand-in-hand to ensure top quality services by training its dedicated workforce. This is Honda’s way to make certain mechanics are growing, alongside technological advancements and more importantly, customer expectations.
Every year, HPI holds a competition for dealer mechanics from all over the Philippines to gauge their expertise. This year’s finalists was composed of:
Mr. Alberto Alabar of Du Ek Sam Talisay City
Mr. Jun Mar Suplio of Jied Motohaus Mati
Mr. Jared Yanga of Guanzon Merchandising Caloocan City
Mr. Sherald Anthony Publico of Desmark Corporation Calinan
Mr. Arnyl Librea of Desmark Corporation Tagum City
Mr. Mark John Blas of Desmark Corporation Calamba City
Mr. Jussel Bargamento of United Motoliance Guihulngan
Mr. Henry Balais of Motortrade Topline Guimba
Mr. Regnes Arenas of Desmark Corporation Tuburan
Mr. Jester Monsanto of Summit Superbikes Candelaria
Mr. Norman Nueva of Desmark Corporation San Pedro Davao City
Mr. Lou Jaysson Landicho of Honda Prestige Traders Incorporated
After competing in the National Finals for 3 years, Jun Mar Suplio of Jied Motohaus Mati reigned supreme this year and became the Grand Champion. He received a Brand New CB150R and will be pairing up with last year’s winner to represent HPI in the Asia Oceania Mechanic Skills Olympics on December 2018 in Indonesia. Mark John Blas from Desmark Corporation, Calamba City won 1st Runner-Up while Lou Jaysson Landicho of Honda Prestige Commonwealth won 2nd Runner-Up.
The Skills Olympics is more than just a competition, it is a stage built for these mechanics to showcase their expertise and recognize their potentials to become the best in their field, uplifting the level of respect for these mechanics and strengthening its claim to not only produce world-class quality motorcycles but world-class quality mechanics as well.
HPI partakes not just in the realization of every mechanic’s dream, but to every Filipino’s ONE DREAM. For more information, visit their official website – www.hondaph.com or follow them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/hondaph/.
OLX, the world’s leading classifieds platform, recently joined the Cebu Auto Show, one of the biggest automotive events in the country. During the event held at the SM Seaside Sky Hall, OLX gave away prizes and freebies to participants who joined the brand’s booth activities.
Conceived as one of the regional installments of the iconicManila International Auto Show (MIAS), the 11th Cebu Auto Show gathered a total of 44 booths composed of seven vehicle brands, two motorcycle brands, and a long list of auto parts and car accessoriessellers. Photo shows OLX Philippines sales support lead Paula Barrun Puyat (2nd from left) with telesales account officer Roy Finuliar (center) and corporate sales manager Maristel Lim, together with OLX Cebu Auto Show 2018 models Sophia Custodio (leftmost) and Flevany Tangayan (rightmost).
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer survivors, advocates, and experts gathered together for Pink Ribbon Day at the Skydome of SM City North EDSA. Guests and breast cancer survivors Toni Abad, Maritoni Fernandez and Alya Honasan shared personal stories of beating breast cancer. Now on its second year, Pink Ribbon Day aims to educate Filipinas on breast cancer prevention through awareness, early detection and intervention.
The event featured a short Zumba session led by host Regine Tolentino, a talk by the Philippine Breast Cancer Society, and free clinical breast examinations administered by volunteer doctors. Pink Ribbon Day was organized by SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, in partnership with the Philippine Breast Cancer Society and SM City North EDSA. On photo (L-R): Philippine Breast Cancer Society president Dr. Victor Gozali; Toni Abad, Maritoni Fernandez and Alya Honasan; host Regine Tolentino; and SM Cares Program on Women & Breastfeeding program director Berna Velasco. To know more about SM Cares, please visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/OfficialSMCares or email smcares@prime.com.
