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Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation  and ATN Holdings recently forged a partnership for Quarry Priority Supply Project to North Luzon Expressways (NLEX) projects. The partnership will ensure steady supply of quality construction aggregates for the following projects: NLEX-Harbour Link, the Cavite-Laguna Expressway, the NLEX expansion, the Manila-LRT Line 1 Cavite extension, and NLEX-SLEX Connector Road. Photo shows  MPTC President & CEO Rodrigo E. Franco and ATN Holdings President & CEO Arsenio T. Ng (2nd and 3rd from left) joined by Department of Public Works and Highways chairman of Build, Build, Build  Anna Mae Lamentillo (rightmost) with (from left)  MPTC Chief Development Officer Raul Ignacio and ATN Holdings Director Hilario T. Ng

Calling all coffee lovers! Discover the secret menu of your favorite coffee shops for special drink items and more at Coffee Fest 2019 happening now until September 29 at SM malls nationwide. "Coffee Fest 2019 will allow customers to know more about their go-to comfort drink while having a good time with family and friends and getting the chance to win exciting prizes," said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin. Whether it is for your next afternoon relaxation with friends or just for some time alone to have coffee, here’s what you can look forward to at SM’s Coffee Fest 2019. 1. Best coffee deals. Not that you needed any more reasons to buy your must-have coffee drink, but now, you can avail of exclusive discounts and promos at Coffee Fest 2019 at SM. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out those new drinks, pastries, or even the secret menu items you’ve always been wanting to try. 2. Coffee Hangout Popup Weekend. If you had a

Brentville International Community, a project of Filinvest Prestige, will offer a new village experience as it transforms into a self-contained masterplanned community. Filinvest Prestige is a luxury real estate developer that complements sophisticated lifestyles with specifically-crafted living spaces and leisure concepts. Its project portfolio range from residential properties like Bahia, Banyan Crest, Banyan Ridge, and very recently, Brentville; mid-rise condominiums which include Amalfi, Arista; to high-rise condominiums like Fortune Hill, La Vie Flats, and The Signature. “The new Brentville design strives for a more timeless feeling for residents. Its contemporary architecture gives off a light and airy character with clean lines and neutral palette,” explains Juan Seriña, from Brentville’s award-winning design consultant, H1 Architecture. “We want to give our residents a space that fosters community, while seeking for a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. This is evident in t

Photo caption 1: (L-R) Converge ICT COO Jesus C. Romero, Converge ICT President & CEO Dennis H. Anthony Uy, Maria Grace Y. Uy, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim, DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan, and Warburg Pincus LLC Managing Director Saurabh Agarwal Converge ICT, the country’s premier pure end to end fiber internet service provider, received a multi-million-dollar investment from Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm based in the United States. Converge ICT has been aggressively expanding its fiber infrastructure with the aim of providing Filipinos access to the more reliable fiber internet connection. The $250 million or P12.8 billion investment will be earmarked on rolling out more fiber connections nationwide. "Since going full throttle with our fiber network roll-out and package offerings, the change in overall Philippine performance has been noticeable," said Dennis Uy, founder and president, Converge ICT. "In 2018, the average connectio

24 September 2019 – Singapore:  The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the launch of  ONE Fantasy , the world’s largest martial arts game. It will be available to Android and iOS users via the ONE Super App. Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated:  “We are extremely excited to announce the launch of ONE Fantasy, the world’s largest martial arts game, for our millions of fans so that they can showcase their deep knowledge and skills about our ONE Championship athletes, and martial arts in general. Delighting our fans is at the core of what we do and we will continue to find ways to engage with fans and bring them closer to our ONE Championship athletes - both in and out of the Circle.” Fans will get the chance to participate in ONE Fantasy alongside every ONE Championship live event. Using knowledge and critical thinking skills, players use assigned credits to add ONE Championshi

After a disqualification loss at ONE: A NEW ERA , a split decision in November last year, and another loss via submission in 2016, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is looking for a decisive finish in his match against Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes and reclaim his glory at ONE: CENTURY on 13 October in Japan. “It is hard to tell how it will end, but I’m looking for a knockout so that all talks will be settled,” Belingon said.  “It’s hard to leave this to the judges because there would be doubts there. I have to get that knockout win.” In the last bout against the 39-year old Brazilian, Belingon was confident he would be able to defend his title with his powerful strikes. Unfortunately, things went south because of an accidental elbow to the back of Bibiano’s head. In the upcoming fourth bout, Belingon is confident that nothing can stop him from taking back his title. “More than ever, I am familiar with Bibiano – his style, the way he moves. I already know what to

Online shopping offers a different level of convenience for shoppers but to those who want to touch, feel, and experience a product before throwing in the bucks, LBC Express Inc. (LBC), the leading courier and logistics company in the Philippines, is providing a venue for both the buyer and the seller. LBC is holding "So Shop! A Social Sellers’ Bazaar Empowered by LBC" on October 5 at SMX Manila, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City to provide customers an opportunity to interact with their favorite online sellers in person! To go or not to go is not even a question. LBC's "So Shop!" is definitely a must and here are the things to see and expect from the bazaar. #1 "Shop 'til you drop" cliché could never be more true with "So Shop!" as it offers a diverse and wide array of products from cosmetics to clothes to household items to fitness equipment. The whole bazaar caters to all types of shoppers from a

In celebration of the National Literacy Month this September and in preparation for November’s National Reading Month, World Vision Development Foundation in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) launches Brigada Pagbasa, a movement that seeks to enhance the reading skills of the Filipino children. The project, an extension of the Brigada Eskwela campaign that promotes community participation in time for school opening, will bring together experts, change makers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders across all sectors from international and local agencies, as well as public and private organizations to spread reading literacy among Filipino children. To make this happen, World Vision, together with DepEd, is partnering with the National Library of the Philippines, National Book Development Board, GCash, Rex Bookstore, and E Net Philippines, and have also tapped TV and radio personality Joyce Pring to be the Ambassador for Brigada Pagbasa. “Litera

Brandon Vera ‘Super Excited’ About Match Against Aung La N Sang The world will soon witness potentially one of the greatest bouts in ONE Championship history when two of the greatest warriors, ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera and two-division ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang , square off at ONE: CENTURY in October for the light heavyweight title. Aung La successfully defended his title against Ken Hasegawa at ONE: A NEW ERA last March . Vera congratulated him on his win before humbly and respectfully challenging “The Burmese Python” for the light heavyweight title. “I wasn’t very comfortable doing that inside the cage. It was Aung La N Sang‘s time to shine, but I’ve been wanting to become a double titleholder – a champ-champ – and I’ve always wanted to challenge for the ONE Light Heavyweight World Title,” said Vera.  “I just happened to be in Tokyo, the next event I wanted to compete on is in Tokyo, and I think it would be a beautiful mai

The Enclave Alabang, an exclusive residential development by Filigree, has leveled up unique southern living with its tropical modern architecture. The impressive development is a collaborative work of top names in architecture and design - architectural firm H1 Architecture, landscape consultant AECOM Singapore, and interior designer Budji+Royal Architecture+Design – brought together to give residents the extraordinary feel of comfort, safety and convenience they deserve to enjoy in their homes. “We are very happy with the outcome of the harmonious collaboration between these renowned experts. With the clubhouse and landscaping done, lot owners are now eagerly starting to build their homes,” says Catherine Ilagan, Filigree head. For the masterplan, Filigree tapped well-renowned H1 Architecture,known for putting premium on green, open spaces. A nature-inspired sanctuary, The Enclave Alabang has dedicated 40% of the development to roads and open spaces, with a central park t

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently formed a 2-year partnership with Manulife Philippines, the largest insurance company in the country, to help make lives of Filipinos better through easy access to financial and health products. The partnership allows for cross-training of over 3,000 Maxicare agents who can now sell Manulife products and of over 9,000 Manulife Philippines financial advisors who can now include Maxicare healthcare products in their portfolio.  (L-R) Maxicare chief consumer officer Rodelee Uy, Manulife Philippines SVP and chief distribution officer Stephen Ong, Maxicare president and CEO Christian Argos, Manulife Philippines president and CEO Ryan Charland, and Maxicare chief operating officer Nelissa Badal.

    .    –  More Than $100,000 Available in Prizes for Aspiring NBA 2K Players Worldwide  – NEW YORK , Sept. 17, 2019  –  Today, 2K is excited to announce it is partnering with the  National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) , and  ESL ,   the world’s largest esports company, to create the  NBA 2K20  Global Championship .  Featuring more than $100,000 in prizes, the  NBA 2K20  Global Championship  is a new competitive tournament designed for aspiring  NBA 2K20  players worldwide.  The global tournament will feature head-to-head competition in a series of online and offline events that will take place from October 2019 to February 2020, culminating in a final event in the United States to crown the first-ever  NBA 2K20  global champion. Registration is open today at  www.nba2kgc.com .  “We’re excited to partner with the NBA, NBPA and ESL to create this first-of-its-kind tournament for  NBA 2K ,” said Jason Argent, Senior Vice

Maxicare, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently partnered with Lalamove, the leading delivery app, to make quality healthcare more accessible to Lalamove partner drivers. Through the partnership, over 25,000 Lalamove partner drivers can avail of discounted healthcare cards such as MyMaxicare Lite, Maxicare PRIMA, and Maxicare E-Ready. Partner drivers may avail of discounted Maxicare healthcare cards at Lalamove offices in Makati, Alabang, Quezon City, and Cebu. Photo shows (L-R) Lalamove strategic partnerships manager Akiko Sumulong, managing director Dannah Majarocon, together with Maxicare president and CEO Christian Argos, and chief consumer officer Rodelee Uy. For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph .

Amidst cybersecurity concerns, PayPal emphasizes the need to safeguard consumers and enterprises From predictive risk management to story-based analytics, PayPal is committed to protecting its customers The digitization of money, widespread access to the Internet, and mass-adoption of smartphones are positive headwinds in the Philippines' journey towards a digital economy. While the potential is undeniable, there is also concern that cyberattackers are shifting their focus to Asia-Pacific. Cybercriminals are growing in sophistication, and they are constantly finding new ways to victimize consumers and breach enterprises. This calls for a re-evaluation of safeguards against cyber threats.  “For consumers, there is really no subsitute to awareness,” said Nagesh Devata, General Manager of Southeast Asia Cross Border Markets for PayPal. “For enterprises, we need to move from reactive to predictive models in risk management.” PayPal, the global leader in digital

OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card Launch -  OmniPay President & CEO Simoun S. Ung and Annie Zhang, Regional Managing Director - APAC of International Markets at Discover present the OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card An almost limitless array ofpayment services is currentlyavailable in the market.  However, these cashless options differ in specific uses, and not all have the benefit of being backed by established global companies that have a proven track record in card services and support.  OmniPay – one of Asia’s leading providers of breakthrough card programs and payment services – recently launched theOmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card, in partnership with Diners Club International Ltd., a payment services company owned by Discover Financial Services, and part of the Discover Global Network. TheOmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Cardis the solution for businesses who are looking to integrate travel-related benefits for their customers. It is a USD-