LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS UNDER 500PHP

Christmas is right around the corner and you are probably knee-deep in holiday festivities. With the hustle and bustle of work and Christmas parties, do you really have time to shop for gifts at the mall? .... Well.... it’s that time of the year again!

BDO UNIBANK JUNIOR SAVERS

Looking for the best Christmas gift to your kids? BDO Unibank has JUNIOR SAVERS to offer.

TIKTOK'S BEST OF 2019:THE FACES AND PLACES THAT DEFINED POP CULTURE

From the Sandman Cat to BLACKPINK’s rise to global stardom, TikTok looks back on its sizzle reel of hottest hits, celebrities, creators, challenges and videos that made 2019 a year to rock to.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? DON'T PAY CASH, PAYMAYA!

Take your shopping game to the next level and receive more perks and rewards with your PayMaya as you complete your gift list for family and friends this 12.12. Sabi nga, giving is always better than receiving, especially during the holiday season.

GARMENT, LEATHER, TEXTILE INDUSTRIES TAKE CENTERSTAGE AT EXPO

Use what you produce; produce what you use.

This is the principle behind the efforts of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) to pursue sustainability in local fashion practices.

ISTORYA NG PAG-ASA FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES THIS 2020

The Istoryang Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF) returns in 2020 to provide a venue for both established and aspiring Filipino filmmakers to bring stories of hope and inspiration to the nation.

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: BRING LOVE AND JOY THIS CHRISTMAS THROUGH HALLMARK X 7-ELEVEN'S HOLIDAY COLLABORATION

The air is chilly, the mood is merry, and the lights are out and sparkling. What a joy it is to have the holidays upon us once again. This is the time to give back and share the love and blessings we have received this year, as it is what the true spirit of Christmas is. 

SNACK SMART WITH WELCH'S FRUIT SNACKS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

When it comes to indulgent meals, the holidays is a minefield of temptations —  from savories to sweets with irresistible snacks in between! That’s why instead of reaching for something sugar-dusted and caloric, opt for Welch’s Fruit Snacks that’s certified made of fruit and fun.

DG GOAT MILK BEVERAGE FOR KIDS

If you've been following me on social media~ you may have seen that I've shared there how I clearly remembered when my mom told me that I have lactose intolerance over milk from other animals. Which explains why I won’t drink any other type of milk during my toddler years except goat’s milk.

SECOSANA BAGS LAUNCHES THE ALEX GONZAGA COLLECTION

From international and even to local brands, the current wave of having collection collaboration between fashion and beauty brands and celebrities is nothing new. However, throughout the years, this practice has lost its luster due to brands creating their own designs and simply using the names of their ambassadors and endorsers, and then declare these as “collaborations”. In this day and age where the “woke” market seeks for transparency and authenticity, efforts such as these may prove detrimental to the brand.

BRAINLIGHT SINGAPORE MATHS: TEACHING KIDS TO BE PROBLEM SOLVERS AND THINKERS

Last Saturday was a very productive and busy day for me. I already had 1 event in the morning which is the Techlife Expo and after lunch was the "Kwentuhang Mommies" organized By Arla Milk. Right after my 2nd event, I already went straight to BrainLight Learning Center to attend its Parent Session which luckily is located just one street away from where I came from.

SM & BDO's PAMASKONG HANDOG OFFERS EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO FAMILIES

SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with star-studded Pamaskong Handog events happening at SM Seaside City Cebu Mountain Wing Atrium on December 7, SM City Davao Event Center, Annex on December 14, and SM City Telabastagan Event Center on December 21!

SHARP BETTER SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER LIFE 2

Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) celebrates #SharpBetterSolutions2 as they continue to introduce products that aim ease and convenience into Filipino households.

TANDUAY CONTINUES INT'L EXPANSION WITH PRESENCE IN GUAM

Tanduay, the world’s number one rum according to Drinks International, continues its aggressive international expansion. Most recently, the 165-year-old Filipino brand partnered with one of Guam’s leading spirits distributor, TITAN Imports, for its distribution in the U.S. territory.

A YULETIDE FEAST IDEA: “PASKONG SARANGANI BAY”

Kahapon, I asked in my Facebook Page and on Instagram what’s in your wishlist this Christmas— some answered Noche Buena pack okei na. Some naman answered,  basta sama-sama with their family over a simple meal this coming Christmas, super masaya na yun.

SUN LIFE TIES UP WITH NUVALI FOR EXCITING OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS FOR THE FAMILY

Sun Life Philippines and Nuvali have tied up to launch three exciting new attractions that would encourage families to enjoy some quality bonding time outdoors, including the Sun Life interactive mural, the Bright Circuit outdoor gym, and Nuvali teamLab Water show.

PROVEN SAVING TIPS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL OFW

Fact: A lot of our overseas Filipino workers earn more money than those working here in the Philippines. Sabi nga, OFWs are indeed the modern-day heroes. Yet we continue to hear stories of OFWs facing financial struggles —many of them end up still broke or continue to be poor for a number of reasons by the time they decided to go back to the Philippines.

FILINVEST CITY LIGHTS UP THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 2019

Filinvest City lights up the wonder of Christmas this holiday season as the ultimate holiday destination in Metro South! 

LOOK! NUVALI teamLab WATER: INTERACTIVE WATER SHOW

Ayala Land partnered with world-renowned art collective teamLab that brings to the Philippines, the Nuvali teamLab Water: Interactive Water Show. 

PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR COFFEE LOVERS

Perfect holiday gift for coffee lovers. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT #DisipliNAlA CIVILITY PROGRAM

Entitlement is a delusion built on self-centeredness and laziness— isa lang ito sa mga problema ng ilan sa ating mga pinoy— and the airports are no exception with growing disregard for good manners and respect for others among passengers and airport workers.

NOVUHAIR SUPPORTS FITFIL AND NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION

November 17 has been declared as National Students day. In line with this, last Saturday, the “FITFIL YOUTH AGAINST DRUGS (and Obesity)” campaign was launched. It was held at SM MOA By the Bay which was participated by almost 3,000 youth. National Youth Commission, through its Committee on Health, together with FitFil, the Dangerous Drugs Board, and other related stakeholders gathered so as to encourage more young people nationwide, to develop, encourage, and increase an active and healthy lifestyle among the youth.

SM HOSTS THE BIGGEST KIDDIE PARTY AT MOA

SM Supermarket and Savemore Market put a fitting exclamation point to end this year’s awesome Kid City run after taking the party to 12 venues!

AJINOMOTO LAUNCHES AJI SAVOR ON RICE

AJI SAVOR™ ON RICE is a rich in calcium rice-topping mix!  

YOU CAN NOW INSTANTLY TRANSFER FUNDS TO MORE THAT 40 BANKS WITH YOUR PAYMAYA ACCOUNT

Getting turned off by the hassles and extra transaction fees of moving money to another bank account? Did you wish you didn’t have to line up at a bank branch just to make a deposit? Now there’s no need to worry–you can now skip the line and send money the most convenient way with PayMaya’s Send Money to Bank feature powered by InstaPay!

WE GOT COZY IN THE SNOW-FILLED CHRISTMAS AT SM SOUTH MALL

I spent my Saturday afternoon listening to Christmas carols and got giddy as I witnessed how SM Southmall unveiled their Christmas Centerpiece. The tag #CozyChristmasDownSouth rang true when you see the cozy Christmas centerpiece featuring a towering cabin. Sobrang ganda!!! It’s beginning to really look a lot like Christmas na talaga. 🎄 Ilang days na nga lang ba? 

ENJOY THE RAINBOW CHRISTMAS PLAYGROUND AT SM CENTER LAS PINAS

I have been witnessing the unveiling of several Christmas displays these past few days. Earlier, I’m so happy to watch how they celebrated the Rainbow Christmas Playground at SM Center Las Piñas (Official).

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TECH LIFE EXPO 2019

Enjoy multiple products of innovation brought by the marriage of lifestyle and technology at the first TechLife Expo, on November 15-17, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

BASTA SHOPPING THIS 11-11, DON'T PAY CASH. PAYMAYA!

Now is the best time to have a PayMaya account because you can enjoy up to P5,000 in discounts and cashback deals. So Kick off the holiday shopping season with PayMaya and score amazing various 11-11 online and in-store deals happening nationwide.

MAKEUP TRICKS EVERY BUDDING BEAUTY SHOULD FOLLOW

So, you decided to explore the world of makeup -- and if to some extent you feel overwhelmed, it’s totally understandable. For one, even extreme beauty junkies are always on the lookout for anything that will give them the right knack to up their makeup game.

THEO & PHILO CHOCOLATE INFUSED WITH THE RICH FLAVOR OF TANDUAY ASIAN RUM GOLD

Theo & Philo who is a local chocolatier who sources its cacao ingredients in Davao for the production of its best-selling chocolates in Manila recently partnered with Tanduay. The partnership came up with the Theo, Philo & Tanduay—a chocolate bar made with 65% dark chocolate filled with house-made caramel and the much-lauded Tanduay Asian Rum Gold.

HOW TO BE A FOODIE ON TIKTOK

Filipinos love to cook and eat ⁠— and Tiktok has become one of the most accessible platforms to share one’s love for cooking within 15 seconds that’s nothing short of entertaining. Who says you can only sing, dance, or act in TikTok? ⁠In fact, this popular mobile video application opens its doors to anyone who has something to share with the world — like your next gastronomic adventure or meokbang of your weekend comfort food.

SM SUPERMALLS KICKS OFF KIDS' MONTH WITH #SMSuperKidsDay2019 CELEBRATION

Yesterday, October 5, SM treats kiddie shoppers with fun and best-loved activities for the third year with the biggest and grandest #SMSuperKidsDay2019 celebration at SM Supermalls nationwide. The grand launch was held at SM Southmall that featured royalty-themed games, activities and entertainment!

SHOPEE 10.10 BRANDS FESTIVAL

On October 10, users can enjoy sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend and 24 rounds of flash deals!

ZILINGO OFFERS FIRST DIBS ON THE LATEST FOLDED & HUNG FOR MAYMAY ENTRATA

Mark your calendar and be sure to set the alarm on your trusty mobile phone or clock coz' Zilingo - a technology platform that is re-imagining the fashion industry - is the first to bring to customers the latest collection from leading fashion brand Folded & Hung! And you'll love it even more because it is  fronted by “PBB Lucky Season 7” big winner Maymay Entrata.

CENTRAL LUZON IS TOP PHL INVESTMENT DESTINATION

Central Luzon is exerting all efforts to strengthen its position as a dynamic investment destination in the Philippines, with its strategic location, accessibility to three international airports, expanding infrastructure facilities, and the highly anticipated full development of the New Clark City. 

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE WITH JOLLIBEE UAAP DOLLS

For the past years, the UAAP Basketball Season has become one of the most anticipated events in the country, gathering students, alumni, and sports enthusiasts alike to some of the most exciting rivalries in the history of Philippine collegiate basketball. With Season 82 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) underway, fans of the 8 participating schools are all out in cheering for their favorite varsity teams!

SVELT’i AESTHETIC CENTRE ORTIGAS BRANCH

Many of you probably know SvelT’i >> Some might have tried their services and treatments, while others might have heard or read about them. My Friends from Mandaluyong and Pasig areas— you have every reason to be happy because SvelT’i Aesthetic Centre opened its second center last Sept. 4 at the Ground floor of Millennium Building, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center. 

FRONT-ROW SEATS TO THE SEA GAMES WITH SKYWORTH

We all know it— there's really something about sport that brings people together! SKYWORTH understands this and as the leading global television brand and since they were recently named the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila— it is gearing up to bring the very best moments of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) straight to the living rooms of Filipinos. 

PAYMAYA ACCELERATES DIGITAL PAYMENTS ADOPTION IN PH

Last week, PayMaya launches its "Don't Pay Cash, PayMaya!" brand campaign promoting a more convenient and rewarding payment experience for all Filipinos nationwide. With the said launch, Filipinos now have more reasons to go cashless, anywhere—anytime.

BOUNTY FRESH'S OCTOBER FRESH: 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY AND WORLD CHICKEN AND EGG DAY 2019

Hey, it's already October and there's something fresh and exciting coming up—and everyone is invited to celebrate! Last year, I still clearly remember how Bounty Fresh introduced their ambassador Chicky who was set on an adventure to find her missing egg, Eggy. Everything is still clear ~ I still remember that moment when I stopped and took a photo of here na nawawalang egg when I happen to pass by in Edsa, haha! Time flies noh!

NATIVE TREES NEED MORE LOVE : TAKE PART IN RESTORING THEM

We can't deny it — we Filipinos love almost all things foreign: foreign cuisine, foreign brands, foreign boy bands. Perhaps it’s because we consider imports of better quality, and maybe even because of our colonial past.

RED RIBBON CHOCOLATE CAKE CREATIONS

The country’s most-loved bakeshop chain proudly introduces the Red Ribbon Chocolate Cake Creations, a selection of beautifully designed cakes — in three mouth-watering round cake variants — made with the finest chocolate ingredients and the most ardent care. 

BTS CREATED AN OFFIIAL ACCOUNT ON TIKTOK TO INTERACT WITH FANS

To usher in the reveal of BTS j-hope’s ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ today, TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform, launches #CNSchallenge, its latest global in-app challenge in over 40 countries and regions including the U.S., France and the Philippines. 

HEALTHY DIGESTION, HEALTHY YOU

To keep your digestive system running smoothly, focus on fiber, fluids, and regular exercise.

SHARP PH CELEBRATES MARKING ITS 9 MILLIONTH WASHING MACHINE PRODUCTION

A global leader in-home electronic — Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) recently celebrated another milestone as they marked their 9 millionth washing machine production last September 27, 2019. 

GO TICK YOUR TRAVEL GOALS WITH THE #GETGOINGTOWHERE CHALLENGE POWERED BY TIKTOK AND CEBU PACIFIC GETGO

TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform, has partnered with the rewards platform of Cebu Pacific, GetGo, to help Pinoy travelers #FlyForFree and achieve their travel bucket lists with their barkada through the #GetGoingToWhere interactive in-app challenge. 

WOW, TANDUAY IS NOW AVAILABLE IN SINGAPORE

Tanduay Distillers, Inc., the leading distributor for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages recently entered into a partnership with Octopus Distribution Networks in Singapore to further its international expansion plan.

MYPHONE : THE RIGHT X FOR YOU BUT BIGGER AND BETTER

Meet the all new, upgraded, and the right X for every Filipino ~ the myX12, MyPhone’s first-ever smartphone to feature a dewdrop display, a BIGGER and BETTER Octa-core Android phone. The release was simultaneously done in celebration of MyPhone’s 12th Anniversary. MyPhone— the first Filipino phone brand is definitely back at its game with this news! 

BDO HELPS CATRIONA, MILLENIALS AND GEN Z OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO THEIR DREAMS

A source of inspiration and hope for many young people — 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray,  seems to have an answer for everything.

FEELING OUT OF WHACK? COMMON DIGESTIVE WOES AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

Many of us eat too much or eat too fast. We don’t eat enough fiber. We skip meals and then subject our systems to a gigantic plate of food. Considering how much use and abuse our digestive systems have to withstand, it’s a wonder we don’t suffer more than we do.