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Catching up with the gang just got Poppin’ with the NEW Popeyes Squad Bundles

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Get a free toy with every Popeyes Squad Bundles delivered via Central Delivery Catching up with the gang after months in quarantine? Well, you can now make up for lost time as Popeyes offers the perfect excuse to get together: the Popeyes Squad Bundles! Share stories and catch up over Popeyes Squad Bundles, a group meal that consists of Popeyes crave-worthy picks like Signature Premium Burgers – Chicken French Quarter, Shrimp Burger, and Fish Burger – and Cajun Fries, alongside with everyone’s favorite bonafide Chicken, Spaghetti, Box of 3 Honey Biscuits, Rice, and Drinks. Save up to Php 171 and choose from the seven Squad Bundle variants perfect for group sharing of 6 to 8 persons. The new Popeyes Squad Bundles is available for dine-in and take-out at all operating branches. You can now visit Popeyes at Arcovia City, Alabang Town Center, NU Mall of Asia, SM San Lazaro, Kroma Tower, SM Southmall, Ali Mall, Eastwood, and Robinsons Place Manila. Strict safety measures are i

5 eco-friendly cooking tips

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For many, life in quarantine has been an endless repetitive routine of cooking and cleaning. Since the kitchen consumes a lot of energy and food is a major contributor to carbon footprint, a lot of people have become more conscious about conserving food, energy, and other resources. Truly, a change in mindset and lifestyle can have a significant impact on the environment. So, if you want to take your efforts up a notch and make your time in the kitchen more environmentally friendly, Solane, a leading LPG in the country, offers five simple tips for you to try. Get sustainable cookware. One way to be environmentally responsible in the kitchen is to get rid of plastic cooking tools. It is best to have wooden spoons and spatulas instead. Not only are they sustainable and can prevent scratch marks on your pans, they also don’t melt, unlike plastic utensils. Also, non-stick Teflon pans may be the convenient choice for cookware, but they can be easily damaged and are known for rele

Palacio de Memoria reopens for intimate weddings

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As the country adapts to the new normal following the nationwide quarantine, Palacio de Memoria is reopening its doors to couples who would like to tie the knot and spend the rest of lives together. Palacio de Memoria is now accepting reservations for intimate civil wedding ceremonies, receptions, and pre-nuptial photo shoots. The resplendent Lhuillier-managed estate features a luxuriously restored pre-war mansion which houses the family's unrivaled curated collection of Euro-Filipino art pieces, making it the perfect place for couples looking to celebrate their love. Couples can have a fun intimate affair at various locations on the Palacio de Memoria estate. After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their loved ones can enjoy a private dinner at a special dining hall at the ground floor of the mansion. The couple may also opt to set up their dining area at the Los Tamaraos Ballroom, style it to their liking, and dine under an impressive Murano chandelier. For the bride and

AXA Philippines offers convenient payment methods for customers

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Policyholders will no longer have to worry about delayed payments with convenient payment options provided by AXA Philippines. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, is offering various convenient online payment methods to help customers be safe and worry-free during these times. Policyholders can pay premiums in the safety of their homes through online banking channels including MetrobankDirect, PS Bank Online , BDO Online Banking , BPI Express Online , PNB Online Banking , China Bank Online Internet Banking , BancNet Online , as well as credit card online through the AXA Philippines website at www.axa.com.ph.Only VISA and Mastercard credit cards are accepted. Policyholders may also opt to use the phone banking service of BPI or simply use ATM cards to pay via Metrobank’s electronic teller machines. Over-the-counter payments are also accepted at Metrobank, PSBank , BDO , BPI , Landbank , PNB , LBC (except in SM malls and Sta. Lucia mall) ,

2 in 1 Popeyes favorites with Lit Pairings promo

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Can’t get enough of Popeyes’ poppin' goodness? You're in luck as your Popeyes will be pairing well-loved treats in one satisfying meal with its new Lit Pairings promo. This new special promo is available in two options: Pair a flaky and buttery Biscuit with the sweet and savory Popeyes’ Spaghetti for PHP 120 or with a three-piece crispy and juicy Chicken Tenders for PHP 140. The Biscuits are available in Honey, Hazelnut, and White Chocolate flavors. Both options also come with a drink. Aside from the delicious treats, you'll also get a cute and special toy for every order of a Lit Pairings meal. The free toy is available until stocks last. The Lit Pairings offer is exclusively available for delivery via www.centraldelivery.ph until August 2, 2020, so make sure to get it while you still can! Popeyes is open at at Arcovia City, Alabang Town Center, NU Mall of Asia, SM San Lazaro, Kroma Tower, SM Southmall, Ali Mall, Eastwood, and Robinsons Place

NBA AND TITAN ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR MERCHANDISING PARTNERSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES

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  NBA Philippines Tees Assets (Credit: NBAStore.com.ph ) - NBAStore.com.ph to Relaunch Aug. 6 With Extensive Selection of  Authentic NBA Merchandise for Fans Nationwide - - NBAStore.com.ph to Release First NBA Philippines Tees Collection Featuring Exclusive Designs Inspired by the Philippines - MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 23, 2020 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Titanomachy International, Inc. (Titan), the Philippines’ leading basketball specialty concept store, announced today a multiyear merchandising partnership to relaunch the official online NBA Store in the Philippines.   Operated by Titan, NBAStore.com.ph will go live Thursday, Aug. 6 and will provide fans across the Philippines with access to official NBA products on all mobile devices.  NBAStore.com.ph will offer a comprehensive selection of authentic NBA merchandise from all 30 teams, including jerseys, shirts, footwear, headwear, outerwear, accessories, and equipment from brands

Win P100,000 and free vouchers from AXA Philippines!

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Get a chance to win amazing prizes by simply updating your contact information  via the Emma by AXA app. AXA Philippines, one of the country's leading insurance providers, is giving its life and general insurance customers a chance to win Grab Food and Lazada vouchers and P100,000 via GCash. To qualify for the promo, all you have to do is download the Emma by AXA app and register. Then, simply update your contact information through the app. By downloading the Emma by AXA app on the App or Google Play Store, customers and non-customers alike also gain the added benefit of access to 24/7 emergency services such as ambulance, fire, police, and roadside assistance through the Rescue Line feature. The app also allows customers to monitor their policy online and conveniently access their funds, investments, transaction history, and AXA’s e-servicing features. Ongoing until August 15, 2020, the offer includes free Grab Food vouchers worth Php200 every week to be raffle

Vote for your "The Pop Stage" bet and win P1,000 Gift Certificate from Popeyes

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As The Pop Stage online talent competition moves closer to the finals, show your support for your favorite contestant and win P1,000.00 worth of Popeyes Gift Certificate through the Pop Stage Fan Champion promo. Starting June 15 until July 30, all Popeyes customers who complete a single minimum purchase worth PHP 150 via dine-in or take-out can join the promo and vote for who they think should be the Pop Stage Champion. To vote for your Pop Stage Champion, all you have to do is scan the Pop Stage Fan Champion QR Code found inside any participating Popeyes branch. Then, type in the required details and Official Receipt number found in your tape receipt. Once you have completed that, you can vote for your Pop Stage Champion and gain a raffle entry for the promo. The votes will not affect the standing of the contestants in the competition. Customers are allowed to make multiple transactions to earn additional raffle entry. Every week before the grand finals of The Pop Stage,

Fostering art in a live-work-play community amid the pandemic

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Artist and sculptor Jinggoy Buensuceso with his work Ikigai displayed at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. It is believed that the environment plays a big role in combating many of lifes stressors and in maintaining peoples overall well-beingphysical, emotional, and mental health most especially. Filinvest City, as a garden city in southern Metro Manila, has always been designed and built to be people-friendly. It is a modern metropolis laid out in a big gardenlong before the need for safe and vibrant public spaces due to the ongoing pandemic. Roads are canopied with trees, public parks are present, and anywhere people look will have greens to lend respite. Bike and pedestrian lanes are also in place to encourage residents, employees, and transients of the city to live an active lifestyle. In addition to that, Filinvest City has commissioned artists to create public art as another way to soften the built environment and invigorate spaces. Among the featured works

Isla Sugbu Seafood City welcomes back diners with 50% off on Seafood Kare Kare

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As it reopens for dine-in and takeout, Isla Sugbu Seafood City treats diners with an irresistible offer to satisfy your seafood cravings! The country’s best seafood spot is giving 50% off its rich and luscious Mixed Seafood Kare Kare when you order a serving of Chicken Inasal. You’ll definitely love the Mixed Seafood Kare Kare which puts a spin on a classic Filipino favorite by adding a mixture of clams, mussels, shrimps, crabs, and vegetables smothered in a thick and flavorful sauce. Customers can avail of this offer for dine-in and takeout at Isla Sugbu Seafood City located at 2F Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill, Taguig City where health protocols are in place to ensure the safety of diners. The offer is also available for delivery via www.centraldelivery.ph during the promo period which lasts until July 26. For more updates, make sure to follow @islasugbuseafoodcity on Facebook and Instagram.

Smart financial choices for millennials

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The key to investing is to just begin and make smart choices so you have funds to fall back on during uncertain times.   One of the positive things that the lockdown has given us collectively is more time to think. People are spending a good amount of time thinking about the future, including long-term financial goals. The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting economic downturn may have drastically changed everything, forcing people to take a more serious look at their finances and consider making some adjustments. Millennials are especially affected because they are at the point of their lives where they start thinking and making some of the biggest decisions in life, like getting married, buying a place of their own, having kids, and needing to be more responsible with their finances. To get started on building your financial resources, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares investment tips to help you accomplish yo

Landers ties up with ABS-CBN Foundation to help families affected by quarantine

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Want to enjoy the best deals from the fastest growing membership shopping establishment and do a good deed at the same time? Landers Superstore has signed a tie-up agreement with ABS-CBN Foundation’s “Pantawid ng Pag-Ibig: Isang Daan. Isang Pamilya.” campaign to aid vulnerable families who cannot make a living because of the quarantine. The campaign aims to encourage individuals to donate at least PHP 100 or USD 2 which could feed one family. Simply sign up for a membership at Landers Superstore and get the option to pay PHP 650 (instead of the usual PHP 600).  The extra PHP 50 from the membership payment will be matched with an equal amount by Landers and will be donated to the Pantawid ng Pag-ibig program. Pantawid ng Pag-ibig is ABS-CBN's fund-raising campaign that has collected more than PHP 425 million from cash and in-kind donations. The money is used to buy food and basic necessities, which are then distributed to families in need. Visit a Landers branch n

METROBANK AND MANILA HEALTHTEK INK PARTNERSHIP TO DISTRIBUTE UP-DEVELOPED COVID-19 PCR KITS

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Metrobank and GT Capital Holdings, through Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) and GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI), donated PhP 5.6 million to Manila HealthTek, Inc., a private research and development company, for the distribution of UP-developed COVID-19 Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) detection kits. A total of 3,800 kits will be donated to the UP National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH), Maria Reyna-Xavier University Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City, and Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in San Fernando City, La Union. A virtual ceremonial signing of the Deed of Donation with Manila HealthTek, Inc. and beneficiary institutions was held on July 9 through the presence of HealthTek CEO Dr. Raul Destura, UP-NIH executive director and 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Dr. Eva Maria Cutiongco-de La Paz, Xavier University president Fr. Roberto Yap, Maria Reyna-Xavier University Hospital OIC Director Sr. Evelyn Aguilar, and ITRMC Mole

Secretary Briones lauds World Vision initiative to assist DepEd's learning continuity plan

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Sec. Leonor Magtolis Briones of the Department of Education (DepEd) commended World Vision's massive educational fund drive "Abutin Na10" that aims to fund the reproduction of self-learning materials and gadgets to help thousands of students facing the new school year yet challenged by the COVID-19 crisis. The education chief asserts that “education must continue” with or without the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) because it “is perhaps the greatest legacy we can leave our learners and our children.” Briones said that "the health emergency has affected so many lives around the world, and has damaged our education curriculum, class schedules and overturned the system of delivering learning to children." As learning continues, Briones also underscored to ensure that "the health, safety and well-being of learners, teachers and personnel are protected.” The Abutin Na10 campaign hopes to bridge a gap by enabling distanc

Isla Sugbu Seafood City opens for dine-in and takeout

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The country's best seafood spot is back and ready to serve you its fresh and delicious offerings for satisfying seafood feasts with family and friends. Isla Sugbu Seafood City at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City is finally reopening its doors to cater to your seafood cravings. You can finally get a taste of their signature seafood favorites, like the mouthwatering Crispy Calamares, the irresistible Mixed Seafood Kare-Kare, the flavorful Shrimp with Salted Egg, and the new Chicken Inasal. As it resumes for dine-in and takeout, strict safety measures in compliance with the government, are in place such as wearing of masks, observance of social distancing, checking of temperature and placement of alcohol dispensers inside the restaurant. Isla Sugbu Seafood City employees are also required to undergo all necessary sanitation to ensure safe handling of food. What’s more, Isla Sugbu Seafood City favorites are also now ready for delivery via www.centraldeli

SCG Philippines donates negative pressure mobile isolation units to public hospitals

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The Lung Center of the Philippines MANILA, PHILIPPINES l July 7, 2020:  SCG Philippines recently turned over negative pressure mobile isolation units to three major hospitals in Metro Manila to support medical frontliners in the continued fight against COVID-19. The innovative equipment help prevent the spread of the virus through controlled air pressure technology. SCG donated one negative pressure mobile isolation unit each to the Lung Center of the Philippines, Sta. Ana Hospital and Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital last week in time for the shift of Metro Manila to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) on June 1. Sta. Ana Hospital “The threat of COVID-19 in the Philippines is still serious. While the nation is transitioning to a ‘new normal,’ our medical frontliners are still fighting the same battle and face very high risks. To show our continued support to these frontliners, we have donated negative pressure mobile isolation units to three major hospitals