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Filinvest City hosts 7-Eleven Run 201

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Filinvest City provides 7-Eleven Run participants a healthy dose of the outdoors with its lush surroundings. Excitement and anticipation build in Filinvest City, the premier lifestyle destination in Metro South, as it once again plays host to the 7-Eleven Run 2018 on February 4, 2018. With its tree-canopied roads, verdant garden views, and fresh air, Filinvest City continues to provide participants a healthy dose of the outdoors. “We are happy that 7-Eleven has chosen Filinvest City once again as venue partner of their run series. And we cannot wait to welcome thousands of participants and let them experience the outdoors Filinvest City offers,” shares Don Ubaldo, Filinvest Alabang Inc.’s senior assistant vice president for Townships.  Now on its fourth year, the 7-Eleven Run 2018 promises to be bigger and more exhilarating with simultaneous races in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Manila runners have the option to race in nine categories: 42KM, 21KM, 16KM, 10KM, 10KM Buddy Run,...

JobStreet.com, OVP make livelihood opportunities accessible.

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 (In photo, L to R): Vice Presidential Spokesperson and Head, Anti-Poverty Advocacies and Programs Unit Georgina Hernandez-Yang; Vice President of the Philippines Leni Robredo; JobStreet.com Philippines Country Marketing Manager Cielo Javier; and JobStreet.com Manager for Special Projects Christine R. Sevilla. (Seated, L to R): Undersecretary Philip Dy and JobStreet.com Country Manager Philip Gioca. JobStreet.com Philippines and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA), forging a partnership on the #AngatBuhay program. The partnership strengthens both parties’ resolve in making employment and livelihood opportunities more accessible to the Angat Buhay program's focus communities. Angat Buhay is the flagship anti-poverty program of Vice President Leni Robredo.

GEJE EUSTAQUIO EARNS ONE INTERIM FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER KAIRAT AKHMETOV

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ALSO: JOSHUA PACIO ELECTRIFIES CROWD WITH SUBMISSION FINISH OVER LAN MING QIANG PLUS: RAFAEL NUNES FINISHES ERIC KELLY WITH D’ARCE CHOKE 26 January 2018 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), sent the Mall of Asia Arena crowd into a frenzy last Friday night in Manila, with another thrilling evening of authentic martial arts action. The absolute best in local and international martial arts talent took to the ONE Championship cage at ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES to showcase their incredible skills. In the main event, Geje Eustaquio walked out of the arena to a roar of adulation and with the ONE Interim Flyweight World Championship around his waist, defeating former world champion Kairat Akhmetov. Visit the official ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES photo gallery by clicking: http://bit.ly/onephotos In the main event of ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES, Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of Baguio City, Philippines clinched the ONE I...

Enjoy up to 60% savings on travel deals from Discovery’s hotels and resorts

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Club Paradise Palawan Go places and enjoy a world of discovery as The Discovery Leisure Company unveils generous travel deals to the 25th PTAA TravelTour Expo, happening from February 9 to 11, 2018, at the SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City. Whether you love the sand, sea, and sun, enjoy the cool mountain air with breathtaking views, or prefer a city staycation, there’s an exciting deal for you at any of their award-winning properties, with rates up to 60% off. Go all out at the Discovery Shores Boracay and revel in the island’s seductive sunsets. From June to October, stay at the Junior Suite for as low as P13,420 nett or at the 1 Bedroom Premier loft-type suite with balcony for as low as P19,276 nett. This is inclusive of overnight accommodations for two (minimum of 2 nights stay), buffet breakfast at Sands Restaurant, roundtrip Caticlan airport transfers, plus  P5,000 worth of Food & Beverage Credit per stay. Go deep and delight in Coron’s astonishin...

Four tips to keep safe during disasters

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                      To ensure safety , Dapat lang prepare during disaster Natural disasters can neither be controlled nor predicted. But while they can leave catastrophic damages, everyone can take precautionary steps to mitigate its adverse effects. Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, reiterates its Dapat Lang advocacy campaign – emphasizing the importance of doing the right thing for the family, for others, and society as a whole – through these tips to ensure everyone’s safety during natural disasters Prepare an emergency kit An important step in preparing for unforeseen events is having an emergency kit ready for you and your family. Basic supplies kit should include: a gallon of water per person per day for the next three days, three-day supply of food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, seven-day supply of medicines, multi-purpose tools, cell phone with chargers, family and emergency con...

INITIAL BOUTS ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: QUEST FOR GOLD IN YANGON ON 23 FEBRUARY

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24 January 2018 – Yangon, Myanmar: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the first set of bouts confirmed for ONE: QUEST FOR GOLD, which is set to take place at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on 23 February . In the main event, ONE Middleweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang of Myanmar will compete against Alexandre Machado of Brazil for the vacant ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship. In the co-main event of the evening, Singapore’s Amir Khan will face Russia’s Timofey Nastyukhin. Ticket information for ONE: QUEST FOR GOLD is available at www.onefc.com . Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “Home of ONE Middleweight World Champion Aung La N Sang, Yangon is the epicenter of authentic martial arts action in Myanmar. The last time ONE Championship rocked the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium, ‘The Burmese Python’ blew the roof off the arena with a t...

Marriott Hotel Manila Welcomes New Executives

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From back-to-back expansion projects, Marriott Hotel Manila starts off 2018 giving a preview to another exciting year to look forward as two high-caliber professionals join its executive roster - Marian Villar-Barnes as Cluster Director of Human Resources and Erwin King-eo as Loss Prevention Manager. With an integrated hotel complex, they are both expected to keep the hotel on top of its game and prepare for more developments in the future. Marian is a well-known HR professional with a long credible experience in the industry. She is an active member and held the Vice-president position in the Association of HR Managers in the Hospitality Industry (AHRM). Before joining Marriott, she was the Area Manager of Talent and Culture of Sofitel Manila and concurrently provided support for the pre-opening and post-opening requirements of the Accor Group in the country - significantly the recently acquired Raffles and Fairmont hotels. Her competitive career record can be traced back ...

Rough road back to world title contention brings out the best in Joshua Pacio

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Every time Joshua “The Passion” Pacio steps into the ONE Championship cage, it is in pursuit of a lifelong dream, one that he has had since a young boy growing up in Baguio City in the Philippines. Having already conquered the Philippine and regional martial arts scenes, winning several titles along the way, only one target remains – the ONE Strawweight World Championship. The 22-year-old Team Lakay standout may be one of the younger competitors in the organization, but he has already emerged as a seasoned leader in one of the most well-respected gyms in Asia and could be the next martial arts superstar of the Philippines. Ever since falling short in his bid to capture the ONE Strawweight World Championship title against then-titleholder Yoshitaka “Nobita” Naito in October 2016, Pacio was a man on a mission to catapult himself back into title contention. However, it was not a smooth path going back to the world title stage for Pacio as he has had a mixed run ...

AXA Philippines appoints Pronove Tai as Philippine tenant representative

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AXA Philippines, a leading global insurance company appointed Pronove Tai International Property Consultants, a leading real estate services provider as its tenant representative. Pronove Tai is the exclusive real estate agent for AXA in the Philippines. “We are thankful to AXA for their trust and confidence in us. In addition to securing their physical branches and office spaces, AXA Philippines will leverage on Pronove Tai’s research and consultancy capabilities in navigating their expansionary requirements across the country,” according to Gelo Cristobal, head of portfolio management at

Pioneer Adhesives joins Sinulog 2018

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Pioneer Adhesives Inc., formerly Republic Chemical Industries, Inc., is supporting one of the biggest, most-awaited festivals in the country for the first time! Get your eyes glued on the streets of Cebu on January 21, 2018, at 8 a.m. as Pioneer Adhesives Inc. participates in the annual Sinulog Festival’s grand float parade. Featured in the float will be top Pioneer products, such as Mighty Bond, Pearl Glaze, and Painter’s Buddy Skim Coat. Apart from the float parade showcase, Pioneer Adhesives will also be a sponsor of the festival. Festivalgoers can expect a lineup of exciting activities by Pioneer Adhesives during the Sinulog weekend, including participation in the awarding of the Sinulog Festival Queen event at the Sports Complex on January 19. Ok Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held every third Sunday of January in Cebu to honor the miraculous image of Santo Niño. Drawing over three million festivalgoers, Sinulog’s line up of activities get...

New flavors from Villa Del Conte chocolates

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 Villa Del Conte, creator of luscious, artisanal chocolates from Padova, Italy, welcomes the New Year with four tempting new flavors. Indulge in crunchy almonds covered with 70% dark chocolate or explore the luscious taste of extra dark chocolate pralines that comes in three different fillings: caramel coffee cream and wafers. You may also want to try chopped torrone or pear-flavored cream and cereals. Start the new year with sweetness and delight with these delicious new flavors, which are available at Villa Del Conte stores in Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-La Mall, Resorts World Manila, SM Megamall, and Robinsons Magnolia or contact 893-2575. To know about Villa Del Conte and its other tempting chocolate creations, follow Villa Del Conte on Facebook @VillaDelContePh, Twitter @villadelconte, and Instagram account @VillaDelContePh, or visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com

LIVE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS TO STREAM ON TWITTER BEGINNING 20 JANUARY

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18 January 2018 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently announced a collaboration with Twitter to live stream ONE Championship bouts on the platform, starting with five matches from ONE: KINGS OF COURAGE, set for 20 January at the Jakarta Convention Center in Indonesia. Twitter will be the exclusive live stream platform for two matches from the main card (Victorio Senduk vs Yohan Mulia Legowo, and Yusup Saadulaev vs Masakazu Imanari), and will also broadcast all three preliminary matches live. The bouts will be available for free to logged-in and logged-out users on Twitter and on connected devices globally through @ONEChampionship. Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “I am thrilled to announce ONE Championship’s partnership with social media platform, Twitter. This will allow us to further showcase the beauty of martial arts to a global audience. This partnership signifies th...