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Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, is proud to announce Michele Gumabao, three-time UAAP Champion and former UAAP Best Blocker and Finals MVP, as its latest brand ambassador joining Kiefer Ravena and Jeron Teng (current Akari faces) and Alvin Patrimonio and Asi Taulava (former Akari endorsers). Gumabao earns the distinction of being the first female athlete tapped to represent the brand. “Akari associates itself with athletes – both delivering important attributes in their respective fields: power, energy and durability. Michele is a respected volleyball player who has successfully transitioned from collegiate competition to the professional league. Her stint in the pro ranks is a display of her staying power, both in and off the court. To date, she remains as one of the Philippine volleyball scene’s freshest and brightest faces”, said Marian Gomez, marketing manager of Akari Lighting and Technology

    With its 31 delicious ice cream flavors, Baskin-Robbins continuously delights people across the globe, making it the world’s most beloved ice cream brand. To bring more happiness, every 31 st of the month, you can enjoy Baskin-Robbins’ fresh packs – pint, quart, and half gallon at a 31% price off.   Mark your calendar and celebrate every 31 st of the month. This is your chance to savor all of Baskin-Robbins’ 31 yummy ice cream flavors such as Jamoca™ Almond Fudge , Mint Chocolate Chip , Very Berry Strawberry , Cotton Candy , Love Potion #31 , to name a few. Don’t miss this exciting year-long treat. H ead over to your nearest Baskin Robbins outlet located at the Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces; and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.   Baskin-Robbins has also opened new stores in SM Southmall, Las Pinas and Solenad, Sta Rosa Laguna.   For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.

  In celebration of the core festival on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, Marriott Hotel Manila ushers in the year of the Red Fire Monkey with an auspicious and distinctive take on “tikoy”. Impart tranquility and harmony to your loved ones with their double prosperity Ti-koi fish at 270 grams each, elegantly enclosed in luxurious red oriental boxes, sealed with a gold stamp symbolizing good fortune. Nian gao, locally called “tikoy”, is believed to bring good luck to both the receiver and the giver making it part of the customs during the Chinese New Year. The koi fish is also a symbol of longevity, success and prosperity. Spread good luck tastefully with this gift box at a reasonable price of Php 1,188 available at the hotel’s Marriott Café Bakery and Crema. To add a fashionable twist to the traditions of the Lunar New Year, Marriott Hotel Manila is partnering with the award-winning jewelry artisan, Ann Ong, to showcase her latest and luckiest designs for this year. Co

Like most Filipino mixed martial artists, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon (13-4-0) of Baguio City, Philippines is working hard towards realizing his dreams, when his efforts materialize into a world title shot. More importantly, each one of his victories has presented the opportunity to live a better life. This  Saturday, January 23 , at the Helong Stadium in Changsha, China, Belingon will receive the opportunity of a lifetime when he challenges Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes (18-3-0) in a five-round battle for the ONE Bantamweight World Championship. Since joining ONE Championship and debuting for the promotion four years ago, Belingon has had his fair share of highs and lows. He’s had spectacular wins as well as heartbreaking setbacks, but what’s consistent with the 28-year old’s performances is his desire for all-out action from start to finish. And he knows exactly how he’ll approach Fernandes once they are both staring each other down from across the

- More Than 36,000 Players and 2,700 Coaches Have Participated in the Program Since 2007 - - Online Registration Now Live at www.jrnba.asia/philippines - MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Jan. 15, 2016 – The Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska will return to the Philippines for the ninth consecutive year from Jan. 23-April 24 .   The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-14.   Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents.   During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth in 32 countries.   The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska is comprised of four stages: skills clinics in schools and communities, Regi

Time and again we hear entrepreneurs or prominent individuals tell us that the right mindset will bring us accomplishment. We hear it so often yet we know little of its essence. If you think innate talent and intelligence alone will bring you success, you’re wrong. You need to have a growth mindset. Develop your talents and know that there is always something new to learn. If you continue this process, you are creating the desire to strive for greatness and this will deliver you to your goals. To assist you in enhancing your learning skills, there’s ATC Ginkgo Biloba. ATC Ginkgo Biloba is made of gingko biloba and maiden tree extracts. These two extracts are known to help sharpen the memory along with following a healthy diet and keeping your mind active. Gingko Biloba is also helpful in regulating blood flow to the brain thus, lowering the possibility of having Stroke. It is also capable of protecting and healing damaged cells caused by medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s

The world’s most beloved ice cream brand kicks off the New Year with its delightful flavor of the month for January – Brown Butter Cheesecake .   Allow your taste buds to indulge in a yummy mix of b rown butter cheesecake ice cream swirled together with a luscious brown butter sugar ribbon with tasty bits of real Baskin-Robbins signature cheesecake. Sweet, salty and savory, brown butter is a staple in French cooking that endows a rich, nutty flavor to a wide range of cuisines. Once a culinary secret, it is now a growing international food trend.   Enjoy Baskin Robbins’ January flavor of the month in a satisfyingly smooth scoop, sundae or shake.   Go nuts over this one-of-a-kind ice cream treat in all Baskin-Robbins outlets in Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City; SM Southmall, Las Pinas ; and Solenad, Sta Rosa, Laguna.   For more information, log on to www.baski

Developing properties for life, commerce, and leisure is just one part of the equation; for Filinvest, the biggest challenge is developing pleasant, long-term relationships through great design and the highest material standards. MANILA, Philippines – January 13, 2016:  Real estate development is an industry that requires companies to assiduously consider more than a handful of factors before they start any project. Filinvest Land, Inc., a company that has proven its mettle in a diverse range of real estate developments, has risen to the top mainly due to its vision, hard work and insistence on choosing the best construction partners. The company believes that even the smallest board or the most subtle of mouldings should communicate institutional demand for excellence and quality. Architect Jimmy S. Roque, Filinvest Head of Planning Department, believes that construction materials of the highest quality are an important part of the success of th