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Free Canva platform designed to empower the education sector in visual literacy        Creating classroom materials using Canva For Education allows teachers to save time and effort Popular online design platform, Canva, last week announced the global launch of Canva for Education , a free product for teachers and students all over the world, at the first educational technology industry show of the year, Bett , in London. ●      Free Canva for Education platform to empower education sector; builds visual literacy in students and facilitates project-based learning ●      Product includes Canva’s premium features, plus add-ons such as education-specific content and templates, an all-new collaboration space, a review workflow, version history plus much more ●      Canva announces partnership with Google for Education As highlighted in 2019’s Digital Internet Trends report, the global growth of visual content has been accelerated by image-based digital plat

As part of Solane LPGs commitment to supporting communities, its containers which were initially used for replacement of vapor cargo line were converted to trash cans and duly donated to the Rosario local government unit, along with used paint cans. A total of 30 fuel drums and 20 paint cans have been redesigned into trash receptacles that will benefit the people of Rosario. Enrique Estolas, Jr. (left), the official representative of Solane LPG officiated the turn over to Municipal Councilor Raul Flores (right).

With Health Start, customers get coverage for the top major critical conditions which are cancer, heart attack, and stroke and some of their early stage conditions, up to age 100. Cancer, stroke, or a heart attack can hit anyone at anytime and without warning. It also does not discriminate based on age or income. Sadly, according to research, 82% of the local adult population does not have insurance, and the top reason is that they think its too expensive. One of the countrys leading insurance providers, AXA Philippines, recently introduced Health Start, a new health insurance product that provides coverage on the top three critical illnesses that is easy on the pocketideal for those looking to get their first health insurance investment. “Getting a health plan to protect oneself or ones family should not be a privilege to be enjoyed by a few, says Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president and CEO. “As a company that truly wants to empower its customers to live their best l

Filipinos love soup! It Is popular that most Filipino dishes involve some sort of soup.Which not only warms the body but also warms the heart, hence our fondness for it. As National Soup Month is in full swing, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is happy to showcase their delicious soup lineup. Treat yourself to scrumptious Goldilocks classics such as freshly cooked Beef Nilaga, Pork Sinigang and Goldilocks’ newest addition-Beef Sinigang! In addition to these comfort bowls, Goldilocks is also offering their fan favorite Pork Molo, only for a limited time! Celebrate National Soup Month with Goldilocks Grab these and other goodies from January 10-31, 2020 at any Goldilocks Bakeshop stores nationwide. For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph.

Values reorientation and financial literacy seminars and a whole day of fun bonding with their families were the highlights of the OFW Family Day 2019 attended by thousands of OFWs at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The OFW Family Day is an institutionalized nationwide activity that aims to give honor to OFWs and provide them with timeless experiences with their families. It is spearheaded by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). This year, OWWA Regional Welfare Office  National Capital Region partnered with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, SMX Convention Center and BDO. The event was participated by the OFW Family Circle (OFC) members in the National Capital Region (NCR) comprising of vacationing and former OFWs as well as their families. “Our support goes out to members of the OFW Family Circles who are the driving force and fruitful reminder of the ha

Three leading Philippine real estate companies recently received recognition during the prestigious Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2019 held at the Park Hyatt Bangkok in Thailand.  The Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards is a recognition program that recognizes the best regional real estate companies – from leading developers and projects to real estate agents and companies that contribute to the growth of the sector.  Grand Land, represented by its president Ryan Go, garnered the Best Mid Range Condominium Development Award for Amani Grand Citygate Davao while Santos Knight Frank, represented by Assistant Manager for Residential Services, Marievie Gimena, was recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s Best Real Estate Agency for 2019. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) also won Best Township Development for Gold Residences.  Dot Property Philippines country manager Tanya Yu accepted the award on behalf of SMDC.  Dot Property CEO Matthew Campbell, Commercial Director Ja

AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance providers in the country, has partnered with the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) to help raise cancer awareness and financial preparedness among Filipinos. Various initiatives to educate the public on cancer are lined up to stem out of this alliance, including dissemination of informative content on the importance of a healthy lifestyle for cancer prevention and adapting financial know-how to counter setbacks from serious illnesses. Activities will include free cancer screening and lectures in communities and public schools. Photo shows (L-R) AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Rungta, president and CEO Rahul Hora, PCS executive director Dr. Rachael Rosario, and education and information committee chair Emily Altomonte-Abrera who is also a member of the PCS Board of Trustees.

AXA Philippines, one of the countrys leading insurance providers, has partnered with Project Inclusion Network to promote diversity and inclusion further inside its organization. Project Inclusion Network is a non-government organization that helps persons with disabilities (PWDs) find jobs by partnering with local and multinational companies in the Philippines. AXA Philippines president and chief executive officer Rahul Hora says, Our partnership with Project Inclusion Network is an important milestone for us, as AXA Philippines becomes an avenue where people of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, and orientations can feel that they are accepted and that they can contribute to society. AXA is doing its share in promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities, explains Project Inclusion Network executive director Grant Javier. This partnership is a way for both AXA and Project Inclusion to fulfil their commitments and missions. AXA Philippines h

Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 roll out the latest Android OS this January MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 18 JANUARY 2020:  HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 as the latest smartphones to join Nokia 8.1 with the Android 10 roll out [1] . This now means that four Nokia smartphones in Philippines have received the latest Android OS since its official launch. Nokia smartphones maintain their position as leaders in fast OS updates and are once again at the forefront of the latest Android 10 deployment. The Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 are all part of the Android One programme, launching with a promise of three years’ worth of guaranteed monthly  security updates and two years of OS  upgrades. With Android 10 being these devices’ second OS update, HMD Global consolidates its commitment to Nokia phones getting better over time with consistent software upgrades . As of today, Nokia 6.1 Plus, No

SAM-A GAIYANGHADAO TO FACE ROCKY OGDEN FOR ONE STRAWWEIGHT MUAY THAI WORLD TITLE IN CO-MAIN EVENT COMPLETE CARD ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: KING OF THE JUNGLE ON 28 FEBRUARY 17 January 2020 – Singapore:  The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 28 February for  ONE: KING OF THE JUNGLE , set to showcase the absolute best in world-class martial arts talent. In the main event, two-sport ONE World Champion  Stamp Fairtex  of Thailand is scheduled to defend her ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title against  Janet “J.T.” Todd  of the United States. More information on  ONE: KING OF THE JUNGLE  is available at  www.onefc.com . Ticket information is available at  https://www.sportshub.com.sg/ ONE Stamp returns to ONE Super Series action to defend her ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title. After going 4-0 in mixed martial arts competition thus far, the 22-year-old phenom has taken th

After the recent eruption of the Taal Volcano in Batangas which affected thousands of Filipinos in Southern Luzon, the SM Group immediately mobilized Oplan Tulong Express, a relief operations program that gave assistance to the victims. “SM has always been a partner of the community, especially in times of need and disasters. After the devastating calamity, we immediately reached out to those displaced by the eruption,” said Steven Tan, chief operating officer of SM Supermalls. Spearheaded by the SM Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM Group including SM Prime Holdings, Oplan Tulong Express served as one of the first responders and gave assistance to communities in forms of Kalinga relief packs, medical missions and medicines, and other basic needs. Upon the mobilization of Oplan Tulong Express, SM Foundation, SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and Philippine National Red Cross all worked closely together to help the victims as soon as possible. They

SM Supermalls was honored the prestigious Brand of the Year Award under the ‘National Tier – Shopping Centre / Mall’ category 2019-2020, during the recently concluded World Branding Awards ceremonies, held at the iconic Kensington Palace in London. “This recognition affirms our vision to develop memorable lifestyle destinations for our shoppers across the Philippines and in China,” said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. “We will continue to bring family fun moments to all Filipinos through innovative retail facilities and global shopping experiences.” Aside from SM, other winning global brands include Pandora (Denmark), Hennessy (France), Schwarzkopf (Germany), Charles & Keith (Singapore), Innisfree (South Korea), Spotify (Sweden), CoCo (Taiwan), Heineken (The Netherlends), Emirates (United Arab Emirates), Cadbury (United Kingdom), and Netflix (USA), among others. The selection of winners is determined through brand valuation (30%), public online voting (30%), and consumer

As Gina Iniong enters her third year with ONE Championship, she is focused on making the most of each opportunity presented to her. That starts again at ONE: FIRE & FURY with a match against Asha Roka from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Iniong picked up her fourth victory competing for ONE last February, earning a hard-fought split decision over Jihin Radzuan at ONE: CLASH OF LEGENDS. She is 4-2 overall with the promotion and 8-4 in her career. “Everyone wants to be a World Champion,” Iniong said. “We will get there eventually, but right now, this next fight is the most important to me.” There has been no easy tests for “Conviction” during her time with ONE, as the Baguio City native and Team Lakay-trained athlete has squared off with the likes of former ONE World Title challengers Istela Nunes, Jenny Huang, and Mei Yamaguchi. While Yamaguchi got the better of her when they last met in 2017, Iniong does hold a 2014 victory over the Japanese

Eduardo Azores (4th from left), Citi Microentrepreneurship Award (CMA) National Winner leads this year’s batch of microentrepreneurs recognized for their outstanding achievements, joined by National Selection Committee Co-Chairs Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Benjamin Diokno (standing, left) and Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (standing, right) with member Imelda Nicolas (standing, center.) This year’s winners include (L-R): Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year Romualdo Blanco, Jr., Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rolando Pega, Special Awardee for Preservation of Traditions Caroline Jamias, Regional Awardee for Luzon Lea Mancera, Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rosanna Sinapilo, Regional Awardee for Mindanao Lucrecia Neri and Regional Awardee for Visayas Merly Domingo.

The year has ended, but the joy of the holiday season is far from over. Check off more items from your wish list at the much-anticipated End of Season Sale in all SM malls nationwide ongoing until January 12, 2020. “The New Year is a great time to treat yourself and continue sharing the warmth and joy of the season with others. To extend the holiday cheer, SM has prepared exciting promos and surprises for our shoppers to enjoy,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for marketing. With the End of Season Sale, shoppers can discover great finds with up to 70% discount in all SM malls nationwide. Mallgoers even get a chance to win 1 of 10 LG appliance showcase with every P1,000 purchase at SM Appliance until January 15, 2020. Also, enjoy 0% interest on 3-month installment at The SM Store when you spend at least P5,000 using participating credit cards. All these and more await SM shoppers at the most exciting End of Season Sale. For more updates, visit https://www.smsup

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares tips to make traveling by air smoother and hassle-free. Pack strategically. Travel light as much as possible. Bring only essential items or those you really need. Use travel organizers to separate your things so you do not have to rummage through your luggage or take everything out to find what you need. Buy items in travel sizes allowed by authorities. Find out what you are not allowed to put in your checked-in and/or cabin luggage. Make sure your stuff does not exceed weight limits to avoid paying for excess baggage. Get to the airport early. Holidays are peak travel seasons and traffic in many major urban centers, particularly Metro Manila, can turn a 15-minute trip into at least an hour-long ride. Try to get to the airport at least three hours before your flight so you will have enough time for check-in and security screening. You can have a more relaxing time waiting for your flight to be called w

Lisa Macuja Elizalde Ballet Manila CEO and Artistic Director “We are a team, a family. As one, we will continue to fight and work hard and overcome this together.” That was the statement of Ballet Manila CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde as her dance company continues to show strength and resilience after the fire that razed its home venue, Aliw Theater, and temporarily set askew the company’s planned 24th performance season lineup. It has been more than two months since the tragedy; and the dance company is slowly getting back on its feet, rising from the ashes like the proverbial phoenix to carry on with its goals and mission.“We went back to the original motto of Ballet Manila – ‘have floor, will dance.’ That was what we did before the existence of Aliw Theater and Star Theater. And that is what we will do,” she said. Now, Ballet Manila is all set to captivate its audience with the world premiere of Sleeping Beauty, an apt offering for the new year, as the c

Isla LPG Villanueva Plant recently participated in the RESCUE MARCH (Mass Assembly for Rescue &Care for Humanity) CHALLENGE that was spearheaded by STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI), an independent power producer operating in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The Rescue MARCH Challenge is an activity that aims to simulate an anticipated big earthquake and how rescuers would respond to such emergency. Presuming that roads and transportation would be unavailable for use, rescuers would have to withstand going on foot across the city to search for survivors. They must also be able to properly run life-saving emergency procedures. The program was also organized to show appreciation to the various rescue and emergency first responders around the municipalities of Tagaloan and Villanueva such as the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Red Cross, to name a few. The sole private company invited was Isla LPG Villanueva Plant, assisted by Shell Bitumen. I

Dioceldo Sy, president and CEO of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, has ventured into real estate development with Bamberton Center, a new ecosystem business and commerce building project in FTI, Taguig. Strategically situated along the north-eastern ridge at Arca Souths Corporate Center, the 12-storey Bamberton Center is an ideal location for offices and business establishments as it features 12 commercial units at the ground floor. It is easily accessible via SLEX, General Espino Avenue and C5. The area serves as a gateway to the South, straddling Parañaque and Bicutan, Fort Bonifacio, and C5. Present during the projects groundbreaking were (L-R): Sabrina Sy, Ever Bilena corporate lawyer Atty. Leah Lumaniog-Sy, Ever Bilena chief operations officer Silliman Sy, Matthew Sy, Bamberton chief operating officer Jacob Muñez, Ever Bilena sales and marketing director Denice Sy-Muñez, Gerry Sy, Bamberton CEO and president Dioceldo Sy, JLL senior manager Christine Codrington, Demiee Grace Sy, and

Dasmarinas, Cavite  –   US NCAA Division 1 Coaches Andrew Larkin of UCLA, Richard Mueller of Columbia University and Christopher Massoleti of UC Berkeley expressed admiration for the 35 young Filipino golfers who joined the DreamBig Gold Series Golf Camp at Orchard Golf & Country Club, Dasmarinas on Dec 16 and 17. Besides the skills that the junior golfers showed, the coaches said it was their attitude towards the game that impressed them the most. “Filipino players, compared to other players we’ve conducted the camp with are more eager and willing to learn. They’re more open to instruction and also to criticism. I never had to repeat myself because no one was interrupting. Everybody was eyes on when I was giving a demonstration. There was instantaneous attention to detail and they also asked very intelligent questions. To me, that was very impressive. There’s a lot of talented players that will definitely play high level golf in the U.S.,” said UC Berkeley Coach Chr