This summer, there’s only one destination for dessert-loving Pinoy’s in need of a cool, refreshing treat: Jollibee!
The country’s number one fast-food brand is ready with a new ice-cold beverage and its version of a classic Pinoy favorite. As a brand that is consistently at the forefront of flavor innovations that capture the distinct Filipino palate, Jollibee’s exciting line-up of desserts and specialty beverages are not only perfect complements to delicious, satisfying meals, but also great treats to indulge in on their own.
The all-new Royal Float is a sweet and tangy citrus delight—the orange-flavored soda base is taken to a creamier level with the ice-cold vanilla soft-serve ice cream. A combination of refreshing, fruity, and creamy, the Royal Float is the beverage to enjoy this summer.
The best-selling Halo-Halo Sundae, is a delicious twist to the all time Pinoy dessert favorite. The creamy vanilla soft-serve ice cream is livened up by a medley of your favorite halo-halo toppings drizzled with ube coating.
“For decades, Jollibee has always been known for itsdelicious offerings that have thrilled Pinoytaste buds and captured the hearts of our diners all over the world,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, diners can expect more exciting beverages and desserts like the Royal Float and Halo-Halo Sundae to come their way.”
Head over to the next bestsummer destination—Jollibee—for the season’s refreshing beverage and desserttreats! The Royal Float(P35.00* solo or P25.00* Go Royal with Value Meal) and the Halo-Halo Sundae (P39.00*) are available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru transactions starting March 1, 2018.
For more information on Jollibee’s products and latest promos, like the Jollibee Philippines Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
Colors have an incredible power beyond the ability to beautify our surroundings, colors have the power to trigger memories and stir emotions. Color inspire our creativity and our expressions. Color communicate personal and universal meanings and represent a spectrum of personalities and identities.
Sm City North Edsa and Davies present a world where you not only see but also experience the power of color in new, exciting ways. Open yourself to a new dimension and discover universe of color like you’ve never seen before.
Celebrate and share your colorful encounters through photos. Set your mind free and get creative – this world of colors is yours to enjoy.
The features of ColorGram:
Shades of Gram
From colored walls, floors, art blocks, patterned corners and 4 uniquely beautiful rooms, this is Instagram paradise for your social media accounts.
Ball of color
They have three brand new giant ball pits and they have sure that these will just make your feed explode. Check them at the Annex, 4th floor.
Color Craze
Follow the QR codes and find out more about ColorGram or get a chance to win prizes!
You can also find four mood rooms at the event area.
What color are you?
What does your favorite color say about you? There are so many colors in the world as there are personalities – sitting in a spectrum of hot and cold, relaxed and intense, joyful and calm. In this room, we explore how the worlds of color and psychology intersect. Within this room. let the colors speak to you.
Use the QR codes to know more about the psychology of color and how you can apply them in your home with Davies Megacryl Semi-glass.
Larger Than Life
Inspired by music video of OK Go. Davies presents a colorful world that’s larger than life. Step in. A world of pastel fun awaits. Pastel colors are desaturated, mellow colors that play very well with other colors – giving us a soothing, friendly impression. The pastel trend in 1980’s when individually and experimentation was at its prime. Today, pastels are coming back to trend, as a way for young people to express their personalities through fashion.
In home and interior design, pastel colors remain a staple for creating comforting, welcoming spaces with just the right amount of character. Let your fun side shine with the pastel colors of Davies Megacryl.
Space Warp
How does color help form our perception of the physical world we live in? Explore and learn space perception in this room. Open the world of illusion and try not to trip. Watch your step! What you will see are simply three different color tones, set as faces of an isometric cube sequence – a simple device, and yet when used to full effect could trick the eyes, and therefore the mind. We perceive spaces around us using visual cues, enabling us to create an awareness of where our body is in relation to our surroundings. Each color tone used in this room corresponds to height, width, and depth cues – creating an illusion of 3D space in our mind.
Expand and transform your home and work spaces without worry with Davies Biofresh+ premium interior paint.
It’s A Material World
Enter a world inspired by contemporary installation art and open yourself to the challenge of finding your own create voice in this industrialized world. In this industrialized age, art is the synthesis of creativity and modernity. Contemporary art is no longer limited to paintings and sculptures or defined by style, but by an attitude that challenges norms and accepted traditions. Contemporary artist provoke thought and explore concepts through transformative use of materials – chalenging our ideas of form and functions, creating new spaces, experiences, and worldviews.
Balance functionality and imagination in your home with the vibrant colors of Davies Roofshield and Davies Sun and Rain.
Check out Davies events at Sm North Edsa on these dates:
Shades of Gram – March 5 – 22 at The Block Atrium
Balls of Color – March 5 – 31 at Annex Cyberzone L4
Color Qrza – March 5 – 31 at Color Gram Areas
JFK fragrances is an American inspired fragrance company that envisions to be the leader in the personal fragrance market in the next 5 years. JFK is the American owner’s initials which is also in celebration of John F. Kennedy. Its essential oils are sourced from the very best suppliers in France. Each product is carefully crafted & blended to delight customers.
In the Philippines, it just landed four quality but affordable banner products. These are composed of two for women: Enchante’ for casual or daily use & Sophistique for formal or corporate use as well as two for men: Aqua Mist which is for sporty or casual wear & Tux for corporate use.
What makes JFK stand out?
All JFK products are EDP- Eau de Parfum with 20% fragrance oil content imported from France unlike most popular brands in th emarket that are just eau de toilette 5-15% which means that they last longer and are superior to most popular brands in the market.
JFK fragrances believes in the spirit of the Filipino. It hopes to provide livelihood opportunities to former BPO employees, housewives and returning OFWs. Distributors can earn 20% or P200 per bottle .
JFK’s focus is the customer: to deliver a delightful & memorable experience not just for the user but for the people around him as well.
Scotch, the world’s favourite whisky, will be celebrated across the globe on Thursday February 8th with a series of red carpet, star-studded events to mark International Scotch Day.
International Scotch Day is a celebration of everything that gives the world’s favourite whisky its unique character, flavour and personality – and invites adults everywhere to raise a glass of Scotch in celebration on the day. International Scotch Day is held during the week of the birthday of one of the world’s most influential Master Blenders – Alexander Walker, the son of John ‘Johnnie’ Walker who brought Scotch to the world.
This year’s celebrations will be bigger than ever, taking place in over 70 countries worldwide – and it started with a grand kick-off party at the Manila House Private Members Club’s in Manila last February 6, with Hollywood actor James Marsden and Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador Ervin Trykowski leading the festivities.
“Scotch has always been one of my favourite drinks and I’m excited to be in the Philippines to usher in International Scotch day celebrations with my fellow Scotch enthusiasts,” Marsden said.
“No other spirit can offer the same range of tastes, textures and flavours such as Scotch,” shares Trykowski. “Whether you already love Scotch or you just haven’t found the one for you yet, LoveScotch is all about exploring those tastes and finding the one that suits yours.”
To get guests started on their journey to finding their Scotch of choice, Trykowski hosted several tasting sessions to get guests acquainted with the smoky taste of Johnnie Walker Black Label, the sweet & honeyed taste of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, and the fruity taste of Singleton of Dufftown 12.
The versatility of Scotch also allows people to enjoy their drink any way they want it, and during the kick-off party, three of Manila’s best bars – Yes Please, 12/10, and The Curator – whipped up cocktails to prove that Scotch can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
LoveScotch is about getting the world talking, thinking and trying Scotch. On February 8 – and beyond, we invite everyone to join in, raise a glass and celebrate the world’s favourite whisky. People can participate by visiting their favourite bar and enjoying a Scotch with friends, or posting on social media using #lovescotch.
LoveScotch is extending the celebration this entire month of Feb with guest bartending shifts & bar takeovers, collaboration parties, and special offers in some of Manila’s top bars and retail stores – all to encourage everyone to discover & explore the different flavours of Scotch and find the one that suits their taste.
Share your Scotch discovery stories and get involved with the celebrations for International Scotch Day by using the hashtags #LoveScotch and #InternationalScotchDay. Don’t forget to check out the JohnnieWalkerPH page on Facebook for more details.
The LoveScotch campaign encourages those who choose to drink, to do so responsibly.
I recently got invited to an exhibit. As a photography enthusiast, I would like to see a collection that’s different from the usual subjects that I usually take pictures of. I am interested in taking shots of sceneries and people, I thought to myself that I would probably be adding architecture as my next subject the next time I hold my camera.
The gallery was opened yesterday, 8th of February and I attended with my colleagues in the blogging industry. Sure enough, the occasion was even more interesting upon the sighting of the doctor of the stars, Vicky Belo with her hubby Hayden Kho.
As part of SM’s Nationals Arts Month celebration this February, SM Supermalls invites everyone to Synthesis: an exhibit on Architectural Photography by Ar. Marc Henrich Go from February 28 to March 8 at The Upper Ground Atrium of SM Aura Premier.
Showcasing the harmony between two arts, Synthesis features both the talent of Marc Henrich Go, and the worksof renowned architecture and design firm Budji+Royal, underscoring the intuitive collaboration of creative minds.
A first-of-its-kind demonstration at SM Aura Premier, the evocative photos are set to indulge with meaningful spatial experiences of atmosphere and emotion through architectural photography.
A multi-awarded photographer, Ar. Marc Henrich Go is a talented lensman who has won numerous competitions and completed many international commissions. Specializing in architectural, travel, and commercial photography, his works have been featured in the covers and pages of major publications and magazines such as the Philippine Tatler, People Asia, Bluprint, and Cocoon.
He recently topped the January 2018 Architect Licensure Exam. Being both an architect and photographer, his approach is a fusion of both professions that enables him to capture the essence of architecture and design through his own extraordinary perspective.
Budji+Royal is design firm led by the visionary tandem of Budji Layug and Royal Pineda, who together conceived a Total Design approach where architecture, interior design, furniture, styling and landscaping are planned into an integrated whole, specifically for the unique needs of each project.
Our favorite creamy tuna filling in a crispy crust is the best partner for today’s hottest fitness activities
Jollibee, the Philippines’ number one fast-food brand, brings its customers exciting lifestyle activities partnered with the best on-the-go snack, Jollibee Tuna Pie.
Jollibee celebrates the first of summer by treating its fans to exclusive fun-filled indoor cycling classes. Indoor cycling, also called ‘spinning’ is one of today’s trendiest workout that utilizes high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a stationary bike. The free sessions start with a quick Cycling 101 and other important tips and tricks on the bike to help prep participants for the intense workout.
The perfect partner to this fun workout? Jollibee Tuna Pie, of course! With its cheesy, creamy tuna filing, in a crispy golden pie crust, Tuna Pie is definitely the best post-workout treat!
Jollibee opens its free indoor cycling sesions on March 9 and 16, 2018, together with several fitness and lifestyle influencers.
Everyone can expect more fun and exciting activities with Tuna Pie this season.
Available for dine in, delivery, drive thru or take-out transactions for only P45.00 (solo), Jollibee’s Tuna Pie can also be enjoyed with a regular drink for P59.00 with a drink and another meat-less favorite, the Jolly Crispy Fries for only P89.00! Trio packs for sharing-or hoarding are also available for P130.00. For more information on Jollibee’s products and latest promos, like the Jollibee Philippines Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
Hiring and Job-hunting activities are both set to increase in 2018
Manila, February 27, 2018 2018 is supposed to be a good year in the Philippines job market, with those employers and talents expressing an optimistic view in relation to their hiring and job search activities, according to this year’s JobStreet.com job outlook report.
The report, now on its second year, asked companies of their job market outlook in 2018. On a 7-point scale, employers averaged a 5.01 showing an increase in outlook optimism versus 2017, while candidates maintain their optimism at 4.68.
This positive sentiment among employers and candidates is backed by indications of increased hiring and job-hunting activity, as 60% of Philippine company claim to be expanding and hiring a more personnel, while 88% of talents will be either monitoring the job market or applying for jobs in 2018. Confidence among employers is also seen in the increase in job postings, which experienced a 14% increase year-on year and is driven by growth in the top three hiring industries – call center/IT – enabled services, retail, and manufacturing.
While candidates also managed to display a more positive outlook, they expressed concerns about their job-hunting journey, saying that increased competition in their fields and diversification of skills and jobs are most likely to happen, signifying that searching and applying for good job opportunities may be more challenging to them this year.
The study also revealed another cause for candidates to be more active and searching for better opportunities this year – the benefits they most prefer or not necessarily offered to them by their present employers.
Close to 80% of candidates pointed to health and medical insurance for themselves and their dependents, but only 52% claim to enjoy it. On the other hand, 86% listed family care leave as there most desired form of time-off, but only 13% enjoy this type of leave benefit.
“While more candidates see themselves to be participative in the job market this year, companies are also foreseeing robust hiring activity, which means the competition to attract and retain top talent will be more vigorous. What will make or break employers this year is how attentive and primed they are to address the emerging needs of employees,” said Jobstreet.com Philippines country manager Philip Gioca.
Are you always at work or busy with your day-to-day activities? We all need a helping hand at some point. When you arrive from work and and you’re so damn tired that you can’t move a muscle, don’t you wish you could just wave a magic wand and all those piles of laundry, leaky faucet, malfunctioning air-conditioner, and electrical problems solved?
There is such a thing as a magic wand. Introducing the Wanderhand app. Finally, one click is all you need to fix those worries away. It provides hassle-free services for your household needs ranging from electrical services,laundry,cleaning, plumbing, to air-conditioner repairs. This app got you covered with its affordable service rate at your convenient time. Before the internet, we used to browse the Yellow pages for household services. We let people in our homes without any knowledge if they are to be trusted and if their service is good. We also used to look at electrical posts for phone numbers of plumbers and helpers.
The soft launch of the Wanderhand app was done last 16th of February at Rhapsody Residences where we met the chairman and the president of Wanderhand app. At the launch, a demonstration of how the app works and it surely is simple to use.
Are you having problem finding a right service provider for your household needs? Cleaning the house, laundry and press, Electrical works, aircon cleaning repair and charging and looking for someone…
Wanderhand makes sure that the service providers are to be trusted as they go through thorough screenings and background checks. Selection is done carefully.
After booking a service, a chat feature is enabled to provide real time transaction and monitoring. The customer is reminded of the appointment more than an hour ahead of time. At the end of the service, customers can rate it and this rating in turn will be recorded to the service provider’s scores. Wanderhand is fair to both the customer and service provider since they will conduct an investigation in case something goes wrong.
For the time being, services are only available at the following cities: Las Pinas, , Muntinlupa, Paranaque, and Taguig but will soon expand to neighboring cities as the year progresses.
How to use the app
For instructions on how to use the app, the photo below shows exactly how it’s done.
Benefits of the app
Customers will have worry-free, stressful days and more time can be spent for the family. Since the price is affordable, the value of money is stretched. Since the skilled service partners are screened, quality of service is guaranteed and all personnel are trust-worthy. Meanwhile the service providers are given opportunities for work. Both parties can save time and money with the system that Wanderhand offers.
The vision of the Wanderhand app is truly noble as it aims to help ease the unemployment issue in the country. More and more of our countrymen can partake of this opportunity and soon all skilled Filipinos will be employed.
February is the month of love, and millions of people across the Philippines – and around the world – will express their feelings and celebrate the special relationships they have with their loved ones, through the exchange of cards and gifts in a tradition that can be traced back to the medieval era.
Also this year, in China, many more are likely to say ‘I love you’ to a girl named ‘Xiaoice’, and she is an Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot.
Thanks to AI, we are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in technology, moving from a world where we have to understand computers to one where they now understand us and our intent. And this is not only revolutionizing how we live, work and play; it is upending our entire relationship with technology.
This disruption is brought about by the next big shift in computing, one that is fueled by advances in AI and built around a behavior that is the most natural of all to humans — conversations. Conversational AI, such as chatbots, heralds a new era where digital experiences can now mirror the way people interact with fellow humans. And there is much to love about this new development.
First Love – Microsoft’s AI Journey
For Microsoft, our vision of enabling computers that can see, hear, talk and understand us really began 25 years ago when our founder Bill Gates created Microsoft Research. And on that journey, we have recently passed some significant milestones that, only a few years ago, would have seemed impossible to imagine.
Such milestones are vital to the adoption and use of computers for everyone; because when computers can speak “human”, every human can speak with computers.
These kind of advancements are the result of the deep engineering skills and unique technical capabilities of our team at Microsoft Research, who have received many prestigious national and international honours, including the Turing Award, considered the highest distinction in computer science.
Growing Love – Chatbots Around the World
Our work with chatbots expanded rapidly with the launch of Xiaoice in China. This intelligent, natural-language bot is programmed to behave like an 18-year-old girl who is emphatic, humorous and affable. The conversations that she has with users range from advice about what activities to do during the day to relationship feedback. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, her responses mirror what a teenage girl would tell her friend, sometimes with sarcasm included.
Xiaoice can also speak with people over the phone and use streaming video to detect emotions and engage in conversations based on the person’s expressions. Today, she has conversed with more than 100 million users, averaging approximately 23 exchanges per session. This is nearly 10 times the industry average. In fact, it has been estimated that 25% of users have already declared their love to Xiaoice.
But that is not all. Xiaoice is also the first AI chatbot to have a real TV broadcasting job on Dragon TV[1], one of China’s biggest TV stations, with a viewer population exceeding more than 800 million.
Building on the success of Xiaoice local variations are now available in four other countries — Rinna in Japan and Indonesia, Ruuh in India, and Zo in U.S.
Microsoft launched Rinna in Japan in 2015. Modelled after a school girl, Rinna has today spoken with 25% of the country’s population. She is also powering a chatbot that is serving an entire town in Japan.
Modelled after a smart and adorable 7-year-old boy, Shibuyu Mirai is currently helping residents of and visitors to Tokyo’s busy Shibuya district access local services and information. Shibuyu-kun is serving the community so well that the Shibuya municipal government has recently granted him residency status, a world’s first.
Much to Love – AI as a Force for Good
Today, many of the conversations revolving around AI are mired in trepidation and alarm – ranging from job displacements to the widening of social inequalities. However, it is evident from these chatbots that there is much to love about AI, and it has brought about both functionality and emotional connection to millions of people around the world.
Beyond conversations and companionship, AI also has immense potential to offer lasting, positive impact on the world by driving global economic and social progress. From the front lines of education to environmental advocacy to healthcare, AI will be vital in creating technological breakthroughs for humanity and facilitating inclusive solutions that will enable every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
For example, Microsoft’s recent AI for Earth initiative builds on our commitment to use AI technology to amplify human ingenuity and advance sustainability around the globe. Through ongoing projects and partnerships, we are striving to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including the health of our planet.
AI capabilities are helping farmers increase their agricultural yield and improve their resource usage efficiency while minimizing the impact that farming has on the environment
One of these projects is Farmbeat, which strives to address soaring food demands while dealing with limited amount of arable land. This initiative leverages existing connectivity infrastructure as well as the power of the cloud and machine learning to enable data-driven farming. This provides farmers with easily interpretable insights to help improve agricultural yield, lower overall cost, and reduce the environmental impact of farming.
AI can also be used to create a more inclusive future by empowering people with disabilities. Seeing AI is a free app designed by Microsoft to make the visual world around us more accessible for the 285 million people in the world with low vision. By harnessing the power of AI, this app is able to perceive and recognize a wide spectrum of visual cues – from people to emotions, from barcodes to handwriting – and translate them into audible descriptions. By turning the visual world into an audible experience, this app is making the world more navigable and richer for those with low vision.
Seeing AI app can help visually-impaired people to recognize friends and their facial expressions
Trust – Fundamental to Our Relationship with AI
These examples are just a few of the positive applications of AI; the benefits it can bring to our world and our lives are multifaceted and countless.
At Microsoft, we have been investing in the promise of AI for more than 25 years, and we are optimistic about the opportunities that AI creates, and how it can amplify human ingenuity to create a better future for all.
However, the road to a future powered by a partnership between intelligent machines and people will be a long, and sometimes, challenging one. There will be complex questions and broad societal concerns that we will need to address as we press on, including the ethical usage of AI and its impact of employment.
Addressing these challenges will require trust, integrity, faith and listening to one another – the same fundamental building blocks that are needed to create a lasting and positive partnership with another person.
Rhian ramos is the new ambassador of Phoenix Pulse
Leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum launches today its upgraded fuels powered with Phoenix PULSE Technology.
Available in all its fuel products, Phoenix PULSE Technology is an innovative formulation with advanced cleaning and protection properties for enhanced power and acceleration. It is made with cutting-edge fuel technology by world- class fuel experts, exclusively for homegrown brand, Phoenix Petroleum.
Phoenix PULSE Technology was launched in time for Valentine’s Day as it aims to bring pulse-racing excitement to Filipino drivers by giving more life to their everyday drive.
The upgraded fuel products promise three main benefits. It avoids fuel filter blockage in diesel-powered vehicles, removes deposits from fuel injectors, valves, and piston surfaces, and provides engine protection. Phoenix PULSE Technology also helps result to better fuel economy when used continuously.
“The launch of Phoenix PULSE Technology is in fulfillment of our goal to be the most credible alternative to the major brands. We enhanced our fuel products and improved our formulation not only to be able to compete with bigger players in the oil industry, but more importantly, to add value to every peso fueled up at Phoenix,” said Phoenix Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Henry Fadullon.
Young actress Rhian Ramos is the face of Phoenix PULSE Technology—an apt choice
Phoenix Petroleum launches Phoenix PULSE Technology…as Rhian represents adventure and high-energy sports such as car racing. “Phoenix Petroleum’s PULSE Technology-powered fuel is the perfect fit for me as I’m always on the go. I like adventure and living life with excitement and to the fullest, which is why I recommend Phoenix to every millennial who, like me, likes to get more for what they pay for,” said Rhian.
In just 15 years, Phoenix Petroleum has grown from five stations in Mindanao to 530 nationwide, establishing its reputation as the fastest-growing oil company in the Philippines. Just last year, the company broadened its portfolio to include LPG with the acquisition of Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc., now Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc., and convenience retailing with the purchase of Philippine Family Mart. It will soon venture into the bitumen business.
“As a homegrown brand, we aim to be the Filipinos’ top choice not only for their fuel needs, but also for fueling their dreams and aspirations. We work hard and continue to grow our business not only so we can bring our vision of being an indispensable partner to life, but also because as the next generation company, we want to provide this generation with the best products and services at the best value,” said Phoenix Petroleum President and CEO Dennis Uy.
Phoenix PULSE Technology is available in all Phoenix stations in all fuel grades. These next generation fuels are suitable for Filipino drivers looking for a connection unlike any other. Drive to the nearest Phoenix Petroleum station now to experience Phoenix PULSE Technology.
