‘Rizal sa Espana’ float scores top prize in the Grand Float Competition
SM City Calamba designed and created an impressive float that won the top prize at the recently concluded Buhayani Festival Grand Float Competition held at Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna.
“We take pride in the Filipino culture as we show our support by promoting and joining fun, local celebrations, such as the Buhayani Festival. This recent win definitely makes us even more proud to be part of the community,” said Engr. John Jason Terrenal, senior assistant vice president for South Luzon Mall Operations.
SM Calamba’s ‘Rizal sa España’ float was inspired by the life of Rizal in Spain. The façade showed a replica of Universidad Central de Madrid where Rizal studied medicine to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Behind it was a library which emphasized Rizal’s exemplary performance and traits as a student. The dockyard where Rizal began his journey in Madrid was also included in the float, as well as the paper and pen which strongly symbolizes his wisdom and his great contribution in attaining the country’s sovereignty.
Since 2014, SM City Calamba has been taking part in the Buhayani Festival, which has gained recognition and support from the local community – from schools, government agencies, private establishments and local organizations. The Buhayani Festival is Calamba City’s way to celebrate the life of its homegrown hero and the National Hero of the Philippines, Gat. Jose Rizal. “Buhayani” is derived from two Filipino words, “buhay” (life) and “bayani” (hero).
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MANILA, July 16, 2019 – Manila is known for many things, not least of which is its rich and delicious food. That means you don’t have to go very far to go on a memorable food trip—you could go on one right now in your own home base!
All it takes are a few quick trips up and down the city’s iconic LRT-1 line. Make it a fun and productive Saturday to remember and get yourself full and satisfied with this convenient itinerary:
Lunch at Baclaran
The southern end of the line at Baclaranstation is home to various choices, largely thanks to its famous Baclaran market. Start your Manila food trip with lunch at any of the endless options, such as the Pista Food Hall at Redemptorist Road with a whole host of Filipino cuisine and delightful regional flavors by its different concessionaires, or the Yokocho Food Court if you’re fixing to have some mouthwatering and affordable Japanese food. With all the possibilities in Baclaran, make sure you’ve still got room for the other stops!
Photos from Pista Food Hall Facebook page
Merienda at Carriedo
If you want to experience more diverse flavors in Manila, make your way over to Chinatown in Binondo via Carriedostation. There, you’ll find the legendary Quik Snack restaurant on Carvajal Street, home to traditional Filipino-Chinese fare with a few more international dishes also in the menu. You might find the restaurant packed to the brim with other excited diners, but don’t be discouraged—the food is definitely worth the wait. You came all the way here for the good stuff, didn’t you?
Railway Jam at the Doroteo Jose station
Head one stop further up the LRT-1 line and discover a cultural gem outside of food—music! From 4PM-6PM, the Doroteo Jose train station becomes a mini-concert hub for commuters as up-and-coming local musicians perform through busking sessions, also known as Railway Jam. Initiated by Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) and ikotMNL, in partnership with Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM), Railway Jam is showcased from Thursdays to Saturdays until August 2019 at the Doroteo Jose, Monumento, and Baclaran stations for commuters to enjoy pure musical talent and witness the rise of the next potential OPM star.
Dinner at Abad Santos
Last, but certainly never the least is the Filipino delicacy nobody passes up—the immortal and ever-present lechon. Score some of the best lechon in the city by taking the train to Abad Santosstation where you can find Mila’s Lechon.You can be sure that it’ll satisfy and serve as a delicious end to an enjoyable and unique Saturday.
The beautiful thing about Manila is that you can head to all these stops in one day, thanks to the convenience of the LRT-1 and ikotMNL! And since it’s already the rainy season, don’t forget to bring your umbrellas—you wouldn’t want to go on your food trip all soaking wet!
ikotMNL is a tourism campaign launched by the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) in 2018 to connect foreign and local travelers to Manila’s rich history, cultural heritage, and top food destinations by riding the LRT-1 to areas such as Intramuros, Binondo, Quiapo, and many more. For more information, visit ikotmnl.com, like ikotMNL on Facebook, and follow @ikotmnl on Instagram and Twitter.
Boys with Down syndrome take a selfie with their guardian during the recent denim fashion show at SM City San Jose del Monte dubbed as “Denim with a Purpose” while waiting for the show to start.
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE MONTE CITY, Bulacan – Students with Down syndrome and Autism fearlessly walked the runway during the recent denim fashion show at SM City San Jose del Monte showcasing their favorite denim clothes.
While the fashion world tends to give us certain definition of a perfect model which is tall, slim and abled women, SM City San Jose del Monte organized an event where they could celebrate denim month meaningfully with people with Down syndrome and autism and twist the idea of a perfect runway model.
Mary Antoinette Aquino totally slays and own the stage during the recent “Denim with a Purpose” fashion show at SM City San Jose del Monte.
Dubbed as “Denim with a Purpose” students from Happy Child Academy in San Jose del Monte were invited and willingly participated to showcase their ability to rock the runway at the mall atrium in front of their classmates, teachers, parents as well as shoppers and mall goers. They were taught, styled, and accompanied by aspiring models from a modeling agency who are also from the city.
Graceful walks, charming turns, and infectious smiles wows the audience as they confidently slay their favorite denim outfit during the show.
A boy with Down syndrome enjoys the runway and do the ‘dab’ pose together with his aspiring model mentor during the recent “Denim with a Purpose” fashion show at SM City San Jose del Monte.
“It is refreshing to see the participants filled the mall’s atmosphere with warmth and positive energy because they themselves enthusiastically raised awareness to diversity and equality” shares SM City San Jose del Monte Mall Manager Mr. Jose Mari Emmanuel Correa. “It is a pleasure for us to share our mall events with them and make it more meaningful” Mr. Correa added.
Moreover, as an additional token, SM treated some of them with their chosen denim at The SM Store while the others were given the chance to wear the newly designed and personalized denim made the day before the fashion show by the group of artistic students from FCPC Filustrados, also from the city.
Mark Angelo Uchi owns the stage and shows his swag moves during the recent “Denim with a Purpose” fashion show at SM City San Jose del Monte.
First City Providential College Filustrados unleash their creative side by adding more design to denim clothes as part of the month-long celebration of denim month.
Invite your friends and family and continuously celebrate everything with denim. Enjoy this month-long celebration at SM City San Jose del Monte, SM City Marilao, and SM City Baliwag with up to 70% off on denim finds from participating stores.
Yuchengco Group of Companies Chairperson Helen Yuchengco Dee (first row, fifth from left) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva (second row, fourth from left) recently led a signing of a memorandum of understanding to launch DiskarTech, the country’s first-ever financial inclusion accelerator program to harness the Filipinos’ entrepreneurial spirit. Photo also shows officials from program partners PLDT Enterprise, Smart WiFi, Malayan Insurance, Liga ng Mga Barangay, League of Municipalities, Local Climate Change Adaptation Development, Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners, and Ka-Entrep Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Organization of the Philippines.
Planning for a trip takes more than just booking flights and reserving hotel accommodations. Every seasoned traveler knows that it is equally important to immediately research for suggested itineraries and make a list of things to bring for the duration of the vacation.
From making sure that all travel documents are ready, to choosing the right luggage to bring and knowing the appropriate clothes to pack, preparing for any kind of getaway may be nerve-racking. To make things easier the next time you’re going on an out-of-town trip or flying to another country, here’s a checklist of items you should not forget to pack in your bag:
Reusable water bottle. Exploring a different city means that you will be walking around the streets and taking public commute for hours. One of your best travel companions to keep you energized and hydrated during your adventures is a cool bottle of water. While you can always buy from convenience stores, it is recommended to bring your handy tumbler which you can always refill anytime for free.
Complete your travel essentials with a World Traveler luggage and Hydro Flask water bottle when you get your own CEB GetGo Credit Card.
Fully charged power bank. Almost everything needed to survive traveling is already in a smartphone such as maps, language translator, and currency calculator. So, imagine just how hard it would be if your phone’s battery drained. With a portable power bank in your bag, you can save yourself from emergencies by just plugging your gadget and charging it on the go.
Complete health kit. Whether you’re traveling within the country or to a new destination, it can be difficult to get treatment when an injury or illness happens. That’s why it’s always better to be prepared with your own kit, complete with medicines and basic first aid supplies including bandages and alcohol so you can immediately tend to any kind of emergency or accident.
Small travel bag. A luggage is needed to carry all your things to one destination; but when you’re already touring the city, you wouldn’t want to carry a big heavy bag. To truly enjoy and travel like a tourist, you should have an additional crossbody bag or purse which you can practically bring anywhere you go.
Apply for any of the CEB GetGo Credit Cards and get a World Traveler luggage and Hydro Flask water bottle to bring on your next vacation.
Widely-accepted credit card. While it is great to be prepared with cash when traveling, having a credit card is much more convenient and hassle-free for purchases locally and even abroad. With a credit card, you are free to shop and spend for the most rewarding and memorable experiences. Some banks even offer travel credit cards with amazing rewards such as points to fly for free for every purchase transaction!
Cebu Pacific’s lifestyle rewards program, GetGo has its own fleet of credit cards – CEB GetGo Credit Card and CEB GetGo Platinum Card – that let members enjoy cashless transactions and online shopping convenience wherever they are, while earning points that can be redeemed to book a free Cebu Pacific flight! It has one of the best conversion rates in the market, with every P30 spend earning members 1 GetGo Point.
For those who don’t have their own CEB GetGo Credit Cards yet, GetGo and UnionBank is bringing its newest exciting promo for new cardholders. From now up to October 8, 2019, those who will apply for a CEB GetGo Credit Card will get a free cabin-sized World Traveler luggage and an 18-oz. wide mouth Hydro Flask vacuum-insulated stainless-steel water bottle upon spending P20,000 on the card within 65 days from approval date.
Meanwhile, new CEB GetGo Platinum Cardholders will get the luggage and Hydro Flask as well as a promo code worth 8,000 GetGo Points upon spending P40,000 with the card within the same period. With this much points, new members can immediately book a one-way ticket to any local or Southeast Asian destination that they have been wanting to visit.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to travel with your CEB GetGo Credit Cards and brand-new travel luggage and Hydro Flask. Apply for your own card at http://bit.ly/cebgetgocreditcard and visit http://bit.ly/ggtravelbundle for full mechanics. Promo runs until October 8, 2019.
For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Today’s society is more open to change, may it be to our lifestyle or outward appearance. As social conditions and gender roles change, so is the beauty standard. Gone were the days, when we were shackled to conform to what they set as aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Change in one’s self is not only for boosting the confidence, it is accepting that we can enhance our awareness to our own needs.
There is a misconception about plastic surgery, people think that it’s only for aesthetic purposes. Plastic surgery is actually a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. New Life is not all about aesthetics. They are all about the patient’s desire and motivation to pursue plastic surgery whether it’s for a personal reason or a medical one. New Life also values the patient’s feelings about the changes and how this can improve their quality of life.
In line with this, New Life Aesthetic announced that they are searching for two new Angels, one female and one male who wants to undergo life-changing transformation through surgical and non-surgical procedures.
How can we join and what are the requirements?
Listed down below are the requirements and the steps that you need to do to qualify for the new life angels. The application process will run from July 8-15, 2019.
You must be at least 18 years old, healthy, possess good moral character, and willing to undergo the recommended plastic and cosmetic procedures.
Applicants will be required to make a post on their social media accounts informing their family, friends and followers that they are participating in our “Search for NEWLIFE Angels”.
How is the selection process?
The application closes on July 16 – 30, 2019, then the panel of judges will have 5 days to decide who made it to the top 40 . The judges are composed of one representative from each of New Life’s co-sponsors and three representatives from NEWLIFE.
The announcement of the TOP 40 will be made on August 8, 2019 at 12 noon. The results will be simultaneously published in New LifeAesthetic and their co-sponsors’ social media pages.
The Second Round will officially commence on August 15, 2019. The battle round will be a combination of popularity contest.
What to expect in the battle round?
The Battle Round is designed to get the TOP 40 candidates to compete against each other. Here’s how the battle rounds go:
The top 40 candidates will be invited for a photoshoot between August, 10 – 14, 2019. The pictures taken will be used in the Battle Rounds. Successful candidates, who are unable to attend the photoshoot because of their distance to Manila, may opt to submit their photos through email.
On August 15, 2019 at exactly 12 noon, photos of each of the top 40 candidates will be published in their Facebook page. From then onward, voting kicks off. The photos of the top 40 will be pegged against each other and anyone on Facebook may vote for them.
The number of votes will be computed based on the following “Point Assignment”:
The candidate gets 10 votes for every share made on his/her photo and 7 votes for every comment posted. Emoji reactions will be valued based on the above point assignment.
The result of the vote shall form 70% of the total score. 30% will be coming from the panel of judges. This time, the panel of judges are exclusively from NEWLIFE.
The Battle Round will run from August 15-30, 2019.
When will the winners be revealed?
The winners of the Search for NEWLIFE Angels will be announced on August 31, 2019. The announcement will be made on New Life Aesthetic’s social media accounts.
Transformation
The final step is the documentation of the transformation of their chosen NEWLIFE Angels. Once the ambassador’s transformation is completed, they will be introduced to the public. A video and photoshoot will be arranged before the “Transformed NEWLIFE Angels” are introduced in public through New Life aesthetics website and their social media accounts.
Improvement in external appearance is a big factor in developing one’s self-esteem. New Life doctors will take care of your aesthetic needs and they go by the phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholdee and NOT the beholder.
With over 37 years of continuous mission in providing better life for everyone, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) is truly one of the leading appliance brands. As part of the brand’s firm commitment of introducing quality and innovation, Sharp launched revolutionary products last July 2, 2019 at Shangri-La Fort Grand Ballroom. These game-changer products are categorized in four sections: Entertainment, Business Solutions, Clean & Comfort and Health & Beauty. During the launch, media witness an awe-inspiring display, which give the audience a REAL SHARP EXPERIENCE through the four unique viewing pavilions. Each product line has a dedicated booth to showcase featured products up-close and personal which was explained by their product specialist.
Entertainment Solution
Under the vision, Changing the World with 8K, 8K Technology pioneer, SHARP finally starts selling 8K LED TV for Filipino market. Starting its 8K related R&D in 2009, the world’s first 8K display launched in 2011, consequently the world’s first 8K LED TV (1 st generation) was launched in Japan, China, and Europe in 2017. For the Filipino market, this will be SHARP 2 nd generation 8K TV (8T-C80/70/60AX1).
With this advanced technology, SPC surely retained its standing as the country’s most innovative appliance brand. With the 8K LED TV impressive features, the viewing experience of every Filipino household will surely level up. In fact, with the 8K AI Revelation Engine, the current contents are analyzed and up-converted up to 8K picture quality, resulting in clear, high definition videos. It has SHARP’s original panel with IGZO, an extremely high resolution with around 33 million pixels, delivering crystal clear images. AQUOS 8K LED TV has some success cases in Japan already to make society better to use in medical field, security and education field. It is expected to enhance industry/business possibilities in Philippines as well.
Aside from their AQUOS 8K TV, Sharp proudly offers their newest audio category, which expands customers’ viewing experience. AQUOS Sound Partner offers you ear-free and hands- free personal audio. SS1 is suitable for enjoying music while being alert of your surrounding and SX7 is to add some more immersive experience by acoustic vibration system.
Business Solutions
With the continuous evolution of technology, the need of upgrading the tools used in organization and enterprises should be considered. In fact, Sharp launches their new set of B2B AQUOS TV, which are perfect for signage in retail and product AVPs in the office. Additionally, Sharp acquire Toshiba Dynabook and will finally be introduced in the Philippine market.
Professional LCD is also available in the following models:
All-in-one Display – A professional LCD display monitor with built-in SoC (system on a chip)
technology for versatile digital signage solutions.
Videowall – A signage display monitor using SHARP Advanced UCCT (Universal Colour
Calibration Technology) for superbly colour-accurate, dynamic video walls for inspiring signage. And more.
SHARP BIG PAD– An Interactive display monitor that can be a smart and a powerful partner to boost your collaboration in business meeting.
4K B2B AQUOS – A 4K resolution digital display monitor built for eye-catching signage.
Clean & Comfort
Filipinos really gives importance to hygiene and comfort at homes. The cleaner your house is, the better will be the kind of lifestyle that you get to spend. For this reason, SPC is showcasing the following products: Vacuum cleaner, AIoT J-Tech inverter, and PCI, which are recommended for homes, but also in hospitals, schools, offices and other industry.
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Health & Beauty
SPC understands the ever-evolving consumers’ demands on health and beauty, thus offering customized products to meet their needs and objectives, providing fast, cost-effective solutions.
For health section, the Helsio Hotcook, the star of this station, focuses on health and convenience. SPC believes that healthy eating gives you much-needed energy all day, resulting to a more progressive lifestyle. Moreover, this promotes healthy cooking, which will surely help you on your food preparations.
Vacuum blender minimizes oxidation-retain vitamins and minerals of fruit and vegetables, making it perfect for health conscious Filipinos. Moreover, the steam water oven will also be available in local market.
For beauty section, Sharp introduced its new line up for beauty appliances: Hair Iron, Blower,Curling Iron with a Plasmacluster feature that lessens the dirt and prevent hair damage. Scalp massager reduce the sebum that causes dry scalp.
As its way of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises, LBC, the leading logistics service company in the Philippines, recently launched its Cash on Pick-up (COP) Php 80 Pasabog Promo. The increasing number of deliveries initiated by the flourishing eCommerce prompted LBC to offer a fixed rate of Php 80, which it will offer until Aug. 31, 2019.
LBC COP Php 80 Pasabog Promo is, so far, the courier service’s most affordable offering to allow online sellers and buyers to do as many transactions as they can.
LBC has been the most reliable logistics company in the country and is synonymous with better service. People who want to assure that their parcels will arrive on time in its destination rely heavily on LBC’s courier service. The rates have always been competitive, even the smallest businesses will be able to avail themselves of.
The flat rate of Php 80 is applicable to deliveries or shipments within the Philippines of up to 3 kilograms. Anything that exceeds the weight will have an additional fee, which is commensurate to the given fixed rate.
The LBC COP Php 80 flat-rate offer is applicable for the following LBC parcels and boxes: N-Pack Small, N-Pack Large, KB Mini, KB Slim, and KB Small. A minimum charge of Php 15 will be added as a valuation fee and may increase depending on the declared value of the shipment.
LBC continues to introduce innovations as its response to the changing business landscape in the country. Ecommerce has allowed individuals to operate businesses within the confines of their homes while buyers can purchase an item using the internet or through an app.
These developments not only gives MSMEs the opportunity to expand their livelihood but it also contributes to the economy.
LBC boasts 1,400 branches nationwide which also now serve as pick-up points especially in hard-to-reach areas where transportation is limited. With the introduction of “Kaliwaan System,” buyers and sellers are assured of smooth and fast transactions. It eliminates the constant worry of whether the item was sent or received. This is one of the issues LBC’s innovation is able to address.
LBC hopes to encourage more entrepreneurs to expand their business reach with COP Php 80 Pasabog Promo.
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan – SM will treat its customers and mall goers for a free livestreaming of the most exciting boxing match of the year, the Welterweight World Championship Pacquiao vs. Thurman, live and commercial free on July 21, 2019, 10:00AM at SM City San Jose del Monte.
Sports and boxing fans will get a rare chance to do shopping, dining, grocery and watch a boxing match all in a day as the boxing’s only eight-division World Champion and Filipino Pride Manny Paquiao meet fellow Welterweight World Champ Keith Thurman for the WBA (super) welterweight championship.
On the record, the 40-year old boxing senator has 61 wins – 39 coming via knockouts, 7 losses, and 2 draws for a total of 70 fights, currently weights 147 lbs, a 5’5 ½ tall with a reach of 67” aims to make the biggest fights possible to entertain his large fan base as he continues his Hall of Fame career.
On the other hand, the unbeaten 30-year old Keith Thurman has a total of 30 fights – 22 knockouts and 1 NC or no contest, currently weighs 147 lbs, a 5’7 ½ tall with a reach of 69” will defend his WBA (Super) welterweight title for a claim to the top spot in one of boxing’s deepest and most talented divisions.
Don’t miss the action! Catch Manny Pacquiao challenge Keith Thurman for the WBA (Super) Welterweight World Championship LIVE and FREE on Cignal at the second level of SM City San Jose del Monte this coming Sunday, July 21!
The 17th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) that honors microentrepreneurs who have succeeded with the help of microfinance institutions, was launched at the BSP Executive Business Center Lounge. CMA is a joint undertaking of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Citi Philippines and Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI), and funded by Citi Foundation.
Honored during the annual ceremonies are the CMA National Winner, regional awardees from the Philippines three major island groups, Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year and three special awardees in different categories: agriculture, green/sustainable business, community leadership, startup micro-business, persons with disabilities, social innovation, financial technology/digital enterprise and preservation of traditions. Present during the launch were (L-R) MCPI executive director Allan Robert Sicat, BSP governor Benjamin Diokno, BSP Center for Learning and Inclusion Advocacy managing director Pia Roman Tayag, 2018 Youth Microentrepeneur of the Year Mary Grace Bayalas, BSP deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier, Citi Philippines chief executive officer Aftab Ahmed and Citi Philippines Public Affairs head Lisa Coory.The national CMA winner will receive P200,000 while the three regional awardees, youth awardee and special awardees will each get P100,000. Deadline for submission of nominations is July 19, 2019. For more information, visit www.microfinancecouncil.org.
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