The track is written by band members Rocky Collado and Lakan Hila
Ahead of their highly anticipated 20th anniversary show this month, The Bloomfields have dropped “Get Up,” a new single that the band originally wrote in 2019.
Built around a single-chord jam, “Get Up” draws inspiration from the whimsical era of ‘60s psychedelic rock. The energetic track brims with a heavy dose of loud, droning guitars and hypnotic soundscapes, providing a stark contrast to their more pop-leaning work.
According to the band, they wrote the song without the intention of making a hit. “It felt wonderful to release it as our fourth single and share it with our audience.”
The Bloomfield explains, “It’s a high-energy track that felt perfect to release ahead of our 20th-anniversary show, getting people hyped and ready.”
Band members Rocky Collado and Lakan Hila penned “Get Up,” with the latter taking care of the mixing duties. Giving the track a retro feel with modern energy, Lakan made sure that his approach to production reflected The Bloomfields’ 1960s and 1970s aesthetic while embracing a hard-hitting, jam-driven sound.
The indie pop/rock outfit will be performing the song live for the very first time at Byaheng Mahiwaga: The Bloomfields 20th Anniversary Gig, happening on October 25, 2024, at Fin and Claw, Timog, Quezon City.
Chronicling their musical journey for the past two decades, the special show aims to “treat fans to a night of memorable music and fun” as The Bloomfields perform some of the most iconic originals from their catalog, along with notable covers from their repertoire.
The highly anticipated event will include a full-length set from The Bloomfields, a performance by High Targets, a Motown-influenced ska/reggae band, and a special reunion with former bandmate Dino Pascual, who is preparing to launch his solo career next year.
Continuing a prolific creative season, GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI serves up an intoxicating and irresistible new single and music video entitled “APEROL SPRITZ” out now.
Over the last couple of months, he has steadily increased anticipation for the song’s arrival with one snippet after another on TikTok, breaking the news of its release in a post earlier this week. The track’s sunny synth line warbles over a head-nodding bounce as The Kid LAROI lights up the beat with boasts such as “My favorite hobby’s probably getting rich.” The momentum builds, and he professes true love like only he can. In the accompanying visual directed by Alex Lill, dozens of ladies surround the star as they chase him in slow-motion until the action culminates on a shot straight out of a nineties fashion spread.
It lands right on the heels of a monumental moment in LAROI’s hometown of Sydney, Australia where he performed at the NRL Grand Final. Previously, LAROI dropped the buzzing “BABY I’M BACK (REMIX)” with Gunna. In case you missed it, listen HERE.
In just a month, The Kid LAROI returns to Australia with special guests Quavo and ONEFOUR for a massive arena run—his biggest feat yet!
Check out the full itinerary below.
The First Time Tour Australia Routing Nov. 11 — Gold Coast Home Of The Arts, Qld Nov. 14 — Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Qld Nov. 16 — Sydney Commbank Stadium, NSW Nov. 20 — Perth Rac Arena, WA Nov. 24 — Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA Nov. 27 — Hobart Mystate Bank Arena, Tas Nov. 29 — Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Vic Nov. 30 — Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Vic
Michael Enriquez, Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation President; Michelle Garcia, Sun Life Philippines Chief Human Resources Officer; Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines CEO and Country Head; Valerie Pama, Sun Life Philippines Chief Asset Management Officer; Gerald Bautista, Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. President; Richard Lim, Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. President
MANILA, PH – October 2024 – Sun Life Philippines, the country’s longest-standing life insurance company, has been recognized as a Circle of Excellence awardee at the 15th Asia CEO Awards. The company was honored in two categories: Company of the Year and Top Employer of the Year.
The Asia CEO Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines. It celebrates outstanding achievements and leadership in the business community across Asia. Being honored as a Circle of Excellence awardee is a testament to Sun Life Philippines’ steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and its people.
Being named as Company of the Year, this award recognizes Sun Life Philippines’ exceptional financial performance, innovative product offerings, and significant contributions to the Philippine insurance industry. The company’s strategic initiatives, coupled with its focus on client centricity and sustainable growth, have strengthened Sun Life’s position as a leader in the industry.
With its recognition as Top Employer of the Year, Sun life Philippines remains dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for its employees. The company’s commitment to employee development, well-being, and work-life balance has fostered a high-performing and engaged workforce.
“Being part of the Asia CEO Awards’ Circle of Excellence is a testament to Sun Life’s commitment to excellence,” said Benedict Sison, CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines. “This prestigious recognition validates our efforts to unleash our brilliance and provide Filipinos with the financial solutions they need to build a brighter future.”
The fintech leader was recognised for its climate tech initiative that supports reforestation and
agroforestry, as well as for championing women in tech and workplace inclusivity
GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, was honoured with the Climate Advocacy and Education Award – Philippines and Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Award – Philippines accolades at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for its exceptional climate action initiative and dedication to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Transformative environmental tech initiative
The Philippines, renowned for its rich biodiversity, faces significant environmental challenges due to the adverse effects of climate change, most significantly severe weather events such as extreme heat and strong supertyphoons, which impact communities.
In response to these pressing issues, GCash launched GForest in 2019, a pioneering initiative designed to encourage its users to contribute to reforestation efforts and mitigate climate change impacts. It has since grown into a digital eco-movement that also spans agroforestry efforts to help boost the livelihood of farmers in various local communities throughout the Philippines.
“Our goal when we started GForest in 2019 was to make it easier for GCash app users to contribute to environmental efforts through tree planting,” explained CJ Alegre, sustainability head at GCash. “Through digital transactions, GCash users are able to reduce their carbon footprint, which is equivalent to in-app energy points that users can use to plant virtual trees.”
He continued, “In turn, GCash, together with its international and local partners, plant actual trees throughout the Philippines, at no cost to users. At present, GForest has planted over 2.8 million of various species, ranging from mangroves to native trees to fruit-bearing trees, including coffee and coconuts across the Philippines.”
GForest’s design features several key elements for success. It uses science-based metrics to measure carbon reductions from digital transactions, incorporates gamification for user engagement through competitive rankings, and partners with credible organisations like the WWF, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Silliman University, etc. to select indigenous tree species and crops and support community livelihoods.
Moreover, GForest collaborates with environmental experts to determine the ideal species of trees in an area and to ensure that planted seedlings have a high survivability rate. All harvests from the trees also go to their respective communities, boosting the livelihoods of farmers who earn an incremental P25,000 annually from the produce.
In 2020, GCash set a goal to plant 2.3 million trees by the end of 2023. Despite the challenges, they surpassed this target by nearly 500,000 trees. Building on this success, GCash has now committed to planting a total of 10 million digital trees by the end of 2025. To date, GForest has 19 million registered users who have contributed to these tree-planting efforts.
Dedicated to collaborating with local partners to advance sustainability efforts and address broader community development needs, Gcash was recognised with the Climate Advocacy and Education Award – Philippines accolade at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024.
Empowering gender equality and inclusive culture
Sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion are key pillars of GCash’s sustainability strategy. With 55% of its over 90 million Filipino user base being women, GCash prioritises a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that actively supports and values women’s contributions.
Acknowledging the financial needs of women and the broader societal megatrends, GCash understands the crucial role women play in driving the development of relevant and impactful financial services and solutions.
The company’s commitment to inclusivity has led to women comprising 47% of its workforce and 49% of its leadership in 2024, well above the tech industry averages of 28.8% and under 10%, respectively.
“GCash is committed to gender equality and diversity through several key initiatives. Our DEI Day x Day Training programme equips employees with inclusive communication skills and practices, achieving a 99% participation rate and 87% DEI certification. This commitment is reflected in an 88% inclusive management score from HR Asia Best Companies to Work for and Great Place to Work Surveys, indicating strong support for inclusive behaviour and equal opportunities,” shared GCash chief people officer Robert Gonzales.
The company also supports career advancement for women, particularly in tech, through programmes like GTalks, which connect employees with women leaders for career insights and leadership journeys. GCash’s no-mandatory dress code policy empowers employees to come to work as they are, dressed comfortably and authentically.
Additionally, GCash fosters an inclusive culture by partnering with Gallup to identify employees’ strengths and facilitate career mobility, leveraging Gallup’s focus on people’s strengths to succeed in their careers.
GCash’s commitment to championing women, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the workplace earned them the Women Empowerment Award – Philippines honour at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024.
“We are honoured to be recognised by the ESGBusiness Awards for our environmental protection and women empowerment initiatives. This recognition inspires us to strive for a better Philippines—where we can help enable more Filipinos to thrive every day, be prepared for a rainy day, and plan for one day,” stated GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon.
The ESGBusiness Awards recognises and celebrates companies that lead the way in building a sustainable future. The awards programme honours businesses that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Filipinos are known for their guts and hard work, from students powering through school to employees braving work on a daily basis. For them, it is imperative to have a smartphone that can keep up with the grit and grind of their everyday life.
This is where the OPPO A3 comes into the picture. Bannering the OPPO A Series’ signature durability, it is the ideal partner for Filipinos who want to get their money’s worth when it comes to devices that can stand the test of time.
Made to meet the demands of your everyday life
For most Filipinos, practicality is the name of the game. If the nature of your work requires constant movement or travel, your smartphone is at risk of taking accidental tumbles. The OPPO A3 will take your worries away with it being OPPO’s most durable A Series device yet.
Fortified with Military-Grade Shock Resistance and SGS Standard Certification, the OPPO A3 can withstand falling up to 20 times from as high as 1.2 meters without incurring any operational damage or affecting its functionality. Additionally, OPPO A3 is the only smartphone in its price range that’s dual-certified drop-resistant.
Don’t be fooled by the OPPO A3’s durability because its sleek design for its price point will make you stand out among the crowd. With the initial colorways like Sparkle Black and Starry Purple and now Starlight White, you can mix and match your OOTDs with your OPPO A3 and radiate elegance in your daily outfits for school or work.
Made to face unpredictable weather and situations
Smartphones being damaged from water is a legitimate fear for everyone. But you can leave it to the OPPO A3’s Multiple Liquid Resistance and Splash Touch Technology to provide peace of mind if ever you’re caught in unpredictable weather changes or situations where you can’t avoid getting wet.
If you are in a rush and accidentally get your OPPO A3 drenched with various types of liquid such as coffee, tea and even hot soup, worry no more because you can go on and do what you need to by just rinsing it off with water.
And if you are using your phones while being outside during your commutes or running an errand and a sudden downpour occurs, the OPPO A3’s Splash Touch Technology also allows precise and responsive scrolling even when the screen gets wet, allowing you to send that important message or making that urgent call.
Made to power you through a long day
Filipinos tend to go online for most of the days, whether it’s via WiFi or data connection. That can easily drain your smartphone’s battery but the OPPO A3 is built differently. Packing a powerful 5,100mAh battery, you can go through your everyday task at school or work and be home with your device still having power.
You also don’t have to worry about missing any important update because the OPPO A3’s 45W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge empowers you to never skip a beat with its ability to reach 50% for just 30 minutes and fully charge for just 85 minutes.
Made for your indoor and outdoor battles
The OPPO A3’s 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera and 5MP Front Camera is ready to be your companion in immortalizing memories or simply snapping photos or taking videos of something you want to look back on.
Saw something that you want to take a picture of under broad daylight? The OPPO A3 makes it easy to do so with its ultra-bright LCD screen that delivers a seamless display at max 1,000 nits peak brightness in direct sunlight.
In its latest software update, the OPPO A3 now boasts OPPO’s pioneering BeaconLink technology, a feature that was launched in the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G. If you find yourself in a totally disconnected environment, your OPPO A3 can still make calls with supported devices via Bluetooth from distances of up to 80 meters in open and unobstructed areas and about 10 meters in crowded places.
Made for hardworking Filipinos
First launched in the 6GB ROM and 128GB RAM variant, the OPPO A3 is now available in two higher storage variants – the 8GB ROM and 128GB RAM at PHP 9,999 and 8GB ROM and 256GB RAM at PHP 11,999 in Starlight White and Sparkle Black. Check them out in all official OPPO stores nationwide and online via OPPO’s e-commerce platforms on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.
You can also purchase either of the two versions via Home Credit for as low as PHP 509 per month for up to 18 months installment payment.
For more information on the OPPO A3, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page.
Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI Philippines has officially announced the availability of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2”, along with the Genius design keyboard, HUAWEI Glide Keyboard in the Philippines. This tablet not only features innovative Tandem OLED PaperMatte Technology but also comes with the upgraded GoPaint app, providing exceptional hardware and software support for professional creators. Committed to delivering a “More Than PC” experience, Huawei aims to make tablets a viable substitute for traditional computers.
A Never-Seen-Before GENIUS Keyboard: HUAWEI Guild Keyboard
Most tablets lack a dedicated slot for storing a stylus, making it cumbersome to carry and manage. Even when tablets do include a storage slot, they often don’t provide charging capabilities, leaving the stylus depleted when needed. The all-new HUAWEI Glide Keyboard addresses this issue with its innovative storage and charging design for styluses. Simply placing the stylus in the slot initiates automatic pairing with the tablet, eliminating the need for repeated pairing, and remains charged, ready for use even after extended periods of inactivity.
True to its name, the HUAWEI Glide Keyboard is engineered to enhance input and creation with a flexible adjustment. When using the tablet for drawing, the keyboard’s bottom edge stays elevated above the touchpad, ensuring stability and preventing any interference with the keyboard, regardless of the strokes or gestures employed. It also features skin-soothing materials designed to withstand daily stains, spills, and mishaps, including tea, coffee, cooking oils, condiments, and even lipstick.
The World’s Leading Display Technology: Innovative Tandem OLED PaperMatte Display
The 12.2-inch display of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” is one of its most striking features. It uses HUAWEI’s unique Tandem OLED display, which achieves a spectacular peak brightness of 2,000 nits, ensures the dramatic contracts between light and dark regions, and a consistently clear view, whether it’s under the glow of indoor lighting or the sun. The unique nano-level pixel stacking technology bolsters the service life of the display 3 times longer compared with a traditional single-layered OLED display. An exclusive pixel isolation layer precisely controls the amount of light emitted by the display, optimizing power efficiency by 33%, so that content remains crystal clear even under direct sunlight.
The screen boasts a 2,000,000:1 ultra-high contrast and a 2.8K resolution, combined with a four-sided equidistant design, and applying ultra-narrow 4.6 mm bezels, achieving a 92% screen-to-body ratio – making it one of the tablets with the narrowest bezels in the industry. With a 144Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate, it delivers a smoother and more seamless regardless of whether you’re drawing, web browsing, or scanning through text.
Not only does this screen excel in display quality, HUAWEI claims that its PaperMatte display is easier on the eyes than a typical tablet display. Through a myriad of patented technologies and nano-level techniques designed to reduce eye fatigue, HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” has obtained SGS’s Low Visual Fatigue Premium Performance 2.0 Certification, further enhances the eye protection performance, ensuring user comfort during extended use.
Art on the Go: Experience the Next Level with GoPaint
The HUAWEI-developed painting app, GoPaint app, has been recognized by many users in previous releases. Users appreciate the wide range of brushes and tools, which allow for a high degree of creative flexibility. This time, the GoPaint app on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” lives up to digital artist expectations, now upgraded and more powerful.
The GoPaint App features several unprecedented tools including Fluid brushes, which let you create stunning blending effects, mimicking the way liquid pigments like ink and watercolor naturally blend. The Fluid brush naturally adjusts its blending effect based on the realistic texture canvas, making the canvas the perfect medium for writing, paintings, calligraphy, and a range of other creative endeavors, to cater to a range of different needs.
Last September, HUAWEI launched the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2024. This year, the initiative is centered around the theme “Creative by Nature,” inviting artists to capture the beauty of nature, exploring the limitless possibilities of the GoPaint App. Interested participants are encouraged to submit a variety of pieces, whether it’s a sci-fi artwork, a fashion design, narrative art, digital watercolor or ink pieces. Submissions are accepted until December 31, 2024.
An expert jury panel will choose the top 20 entries. The winners will each receive $1,000 and the opportunity to showcase their artwork on a global stage through exhibitions, events, and HUAWEI’s social media pages. The winning pieces will also be featured on HUAWEI apps and merchandise. Winners will also have the chance to share the stories behind their winning artworks in video features and exclusive interviews. Visit the official Global Worldwide Creating Activity 2024 website to find out more.
An Artistic Design: Thin and Light Golden Silk Design
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” has also reached a new standard in exterior design, boasting a wholly unique “Golden Silk” rear cover design. In order to produce this unique “Golden Silk” design, each device is meticulously polished over a thousand times. Its lustrous gold color variant features an ultra-thin 0.5mm aviation-grade glass fiber, to ensure beauty and strength, and techniques like ink printing, multiple optical layers, and multiple transfer printings produce a texture that is reminiscent of elegant silk.
Weighing only 508g and with a thickness of just 5.5mm, making it the brand’s thinnest and lightest 12.2-inch tablet, easy to hold and manipulate with one hand.
Unleash Office Excellence: PC-Level Performance in Your Hand
The PC-Level WPS Office apps offer robust office capabilities with features like a PC-level UI layout, comprehensive editing tools, and advanced demonstration functions. The intuitive menu design ensures that users familiar with the PC version can seamlessly transition to the tablet apps without needing to relearn or adjust their work habits. These tablet apps support advanced features, including video insertion in Presentation, Pivot Tables in Spreadsheet, and custom headers and footers in Writer, making task management more efficient. Notably, the integration of Huawei Print in these apps allows for quick previews and printing directly from the document screen with just a tap on the toolbar. These features collectively provide all the necessary tools for creating professional-quality documents and presentations.
Extraordinary Flagship Tablet with More Than PC experience
Thanks to its innovative step architecture, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” is equipped with a 10,100mAh large battery that supports industry-leading 100W SuperCharge. HUAWEI SOUND quality is delivered through custom 8-driver array speakers and a largest-ever 3.5 cc rear chamber, providing the strongest sound performance in a 12.2-inch tablet.
With its outstanding hardware configuration and innovative software features, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” sets a new benchmark for tablets. Whether in display quality, eye protection, design, or office and creation experience, this tablet demonstrates powerful capabilities. Coming in as a PC-Like bundle, HUAWEI Glide keyboard and HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), for users seeking ultimate display effects, work-on-the-go, efficient creative experiences, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” is undoubtedly an ideal choice.
Unleash your creativity and experience productivity like never before with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” WIFI 12GB+512GB, now available in the Philippines. Prices start at ₱59,999. Grab the tablet from October 11 to October 31 and take home an exclusive bundle including the HUAWEI Watch GT4 41mm (valued at ₱8,999), HUAWEI Glide Keyboard (valued at ₱9,999), HUAWEI M-Pencil (valued at ₱5,999), PC-Level WPS Office (valued at ₱4,999), and HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse (valued at₱1,899).
For many of us, food is a love language. Through time, this love goes beyond the taste, but of places visited and memories made. Having said, a distinctive food experience awaits Bulakenyos with the arrival of SM Center Pulilan’s latest dining haven, EC Café.
This newest Instagrammable café in SM Center Pulilan offers a diverse menu curated to cater to any groups and occasions. Get ready for a total culinary delight as EC Café serves a round-the-clock menu such as an all-day breakfast, classic pasta recipes, main course meals, premium steaks, and desserts.
Of course, there is house wine, classic and international cocktails, as well as crafted hot and cold drinks that are guaranteed crowd favorites in EC Café.
Aside from offering a delectable gastronomic journey, EC Café is collectively known for its aesthetic interiors and cozy ambience that lets diners create a lasting memory with food, friends, and family.
Plan your next food escape and visit EC Café conveniently located at the ground level of SM Center Pulilan.
After surprising fans with his story-driven conceptual single “The Other Side”, Bangkok-born singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit goes even deeper into the world of his alter ego Paul Vibhavadi on “Balter Baby”, the second single from his upcoming EP PAUL VIBHAVADI VOL. 1. Released to streaming platforms on October 9, 2024, this dance-oriented piece is Phum’s first instrumental-only track that showcases another side of his musical tastes and capabilities. An animated music video for “Balter Baby” by Shea Oracheski and James Bedggood based on Phum’s concept will also debut on the official Phum Viphurit YouTube channel.
In terms of narrative, “Balter Baby” picks up just before where “The Other Side” left off, in which the lovable sloth Paul Vibhavadi is grappling with his newfound adulation amongst a sloth-worshipping tribe he stumbled upon during his journey in search of the magical forest of Himmapan. “I wanted to expand on a part of the previous music video when it shows the tribe worshipping him, almost like an Ari Aster, Midsommer-type dance,” says Phum. “So it’s showing Paul in the trance of that, what he was feeling in that dance sequence.”
Intriguingly, Phum opted to convey this chapter of Paul’s story via an instrumental track with no vocals, once again pushing the boundaries of his music in the process. “I’ve done instrumental-heavy music, but always with glimpses of my voice. This one’s purely for people to dance to,” says Phum. “Honestly, if you go through the last fifty of my liked Spotify songs, I would say 45 of them are instrumental music. When I’m looking for inspiration, I try to write lyrics over pre-existing instrumentals, and I wanted to deconstruct that method by, ‘Hey, what if I can capture someone’s attention or move their head along to this three-minute house track that’s guitar-based with some synths?’ It was an interesting challenge, but also fits within the theme of the story.”
Regarding the specific influences for “Balter Baby”, Phum says, “I listened to a lot of Modjo, a dance group from the 2000s. I also listened to a lot of Seventies Motown, funk and disco. But most of it was led by the visual, because I directed the ‘The Other Side’ music video and was pretty heavily involved in the animation process for the ‘Balter Baby’ video. So I was thinking of Paul’s story and what particular soundtrack would suit this scene.” Indeed, the music of “Balter Baby” perfectly complements the video that takes us into Paul’s mind as his immersion into this new world that has embraced him sees him grooving along like a retro dance video game character.
The choice of “Balter Baby” as a single also further emphasizes the boldness of Phum Viphurit’s exploration on the PAUL VIBHAVADI VOL. 1 EP, while still making sense within the context of the project. “I felt like it was going to introduce a new house-inspired song like ‘The Other Side’, I needed a bit of a continuation before I break from that tempo and texture, so ‘Balter Baby’ was the most natural selection to me,” he says. “It’s like, ‘Hey, it’s not just a one-off thing.’ I’m playing with the idea of trance, movement and motifs throughout the whole EP.”
The end of the “Balter Baby” video sees Paul Vibhavadi enclosed in a glowing orb as he floats away from that tribe, and the audience is free to draw their own conclusions – or look for more answers when the PAUL VIBHAVADI VOL. 1 drops on October 17. “I know it’s quite a conceptual piece of work, and there’ll be many different interpretations of it,” says Phum. “But I’m so excited to show my creativity and make people feel something again with this next piece of work.”
EastWest Rural Bank and EastWest Unibank sponsored the National Teachers’ Day event hosted by the Department of Education (DepEd) as part of the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) celebration. The event took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City last Thursday, October 3. The event is the culmination of the DepEd’s month-long campaign to honor the contributions of educators across the nation. With around 10,000 teachers and educational stakeholders in attendance, the day featured a variety of activities, including Zumba, heartfelt tributes to teachers, raffle prizes, and lively entertainment.
A special highlight of the day was the surprise visit and performance by Donny Pangilinan, ambassador of EastWest’s newest digital banking platform EasyWay. Donny’s commitment to financial literacy, which aligns with his personal values, made his tribute even more meaningful.
As part of EastWest Rural Bank’s commitment to supporting educators, one of its core products is the Teachers’ Loans, which offer special rates and flexible financing options designed specifically for educators. This product aims to support teachers in achieving their personal and professional goals, whether it’s for personal expenses, or further development. It highlights EastWest Rural Bank’s dedication to empowering those who shape the future.
“We at EastWest Rural Bank are proud to support this year’s ‘Together4Teachers’ theme, which resonates deeply with our commitment to uplifting our unsung heroes in education. Through Appreciation, Admiration, Approval, and Attention, we join the Department of Education to ensure that our teachers receive the recognition and support they deserve. Their dedication shapes the future, and it’s an honor to be part of a celebration that values their incredible contributions to our society,” said Sheila S. Marasigan- Bajado, EastWest Rural Bank President.
MANILA – Fans of last June’s McDonald’s Flavor Fest will have more to love as it returns as Wild West-inspired Chicken McNuggets Sauces meet Tropical Fruit Fizz Drinks! Get ready for the return of Classic Ranch sauce, the introduction of all-new Cheesy Smoked Chili sauce, and enjoy an irresistible refreshment with tropical Green Apple Fizz and Mango Passion Fizz!
Satisfy your cravings for great-tasting chicken by dipping your favorite Chicken McNuggets into the bold Cheesy Smoked Chili, which features a blend of chipotle, bell peppers, and mild spiciness. You can also enjoy the savory, herb-packed Classic Ranch. For a touch of paradise, try the fresh and fruity Green Apple Fizz or the delightful Mango Passion Fizz, made with a blend of mango and sweet-tangy passion fruit!
McDonald’s App users who are eager to experience the Flavor Fest will get their chance! Starting on October 10, App users can redeem an exclusive 6-pc. Chicken McNuggets with 1 FREE new sauce and 1 FREE fruit fizz drink deal for only PHP 99 – a 44% discount! They will also have the chance to sip into tropical paradise with a Buy 1 Take 1 Fruit Fizz drink for only PHP 69! These McDonald’s app deals are available in all stores nationwide via Dine-in, Take-out and Drive-thru only.
Barkadas can also enjoy a 20-pc Chicken McNuggets Bundle exclusively for delivery that will come with 20 nuggets, four sauces, and two fruit fizz drinks! This offer will be available via GrabFood, Foodpanda, McDelivery apps.
“After the first FlavorFest in June, we’re excited to introduce another dimension to our iconic Chicken McNuggets with the Cheesy Smoked Chili sauce and the returning Classic Ranch,” says McDonald’s Marketing Director Ashley Santillan. “And to complete this delicious taste experience would be a pairing of delicious drinks. Our fans would be delighted to sip and chill with our new Fruit Fizz flavors — Green Apple Fizz and Mango Passion Fizz!”
McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets new sauces and fruit fizz drinks are available starting October 10 for a limited time only via Dine-in, take-out, Drive-thru, or Delivery. Hurry, enjoy them while they’re still here via dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru channels. For more information, visit McDonalds.com.ph, or follow @McDo.ph on Facebook, and @McDo_ph on Instagram.
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