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Give gifts your loved ones will value for years to come. It is the season for gift-giving, but finding the best present for your loved ones can be tough, especially if you have been giving them gifts for every special occasion every year. You can narrow your choices by picking something meaningful that will last for a long time and is more precious than material things. Give your loved ones gifts that keep on giving. Here are some ideas for presents that your loved ones will value for years: Gym or fitness class membership. Gifts that ensure good health have a lasting benefit. Choose a gym membership, a fitness class, or any activity to get the body moving and sweating. Staying active can help in weight loss and in reducing the risks of heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, and other life-threatening illnesses. Education. Education is a lifetime gift and the knowledge one gains is something that can never be taken away. You can pay for your loved ones’ tuition if they are in

Photo shows Cebuana Lhuillier and LBC Express, Inc. executives (from L-R): Filemon Cecilio Cabungcal, Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Jose Miguel Jimenez, Head of Pawnshop Operations & Group Head, Ergilio Ong, Senior Vice President, Head of ICT, and Product Management Groups, Oliver Valentin, Mr. Oliver Valentin, EVP and COO for Philippine Branch Operations of LBC Express Inc., Miguel Angel A. Camahort, President and CEO of LBC Express Inc., Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, and Javier Mantecon, Chief Marketing Officer of LBC-Express Global Marketing Customers of LBC Express Inc. and Cebuana Lhuillier will now have easy access to the combined network of the two market leaders in the Philippines. LBC Express Inc. (LBC), the market leader in retail and corporate courier and cargo, money remittance, and logistics services, and Cebuana Lhuillier (Cebuana), the Philippines’ largest micro-financial services provider, recently inked a partnership with th

As the holidays draw near, annual Christmas parties begin to take up the bulk of our schedules, gone are the hectic work weeks for employees and piles of homework for busy students. These activities have been replaced with fun get-togethers with colleagues and friends, eager to celebrate and spread the festive spirit. Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, is happy to present their Party Packages for the Christmas Season!  Make your celebrations more delicious and hassle-free with your favorite Filipino food in party-size packs that will satisfy your guests. From party favorites like Palabok, Pancit Malabon, Fresh Lumpia and Pork Barbecue to all-time hits like Caldereta, Kare-Kare and Dinuguan, Goldilocks got you covered. Make your Christmas Celebration unforgettable and hassle-free with Goldilocks Party Packages!Grab these and other Christmas goodies from any Goldilocks Foodshop stores nationwide. For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitte

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurers, recently forged an agreement with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to jointly hold the Innovation Fellowship Program, a groundbreaking platform that will enable companies, entrepreneurs, business-minded individuals, and innovative students to inspire and develop solutions to real-world problems. The Innovation Fellowship Program is a business course designed to pave the way for the development of innovative tools and expertise that will help customers, not only of AXA but of the insurance industry in general, achieve their financial and life goals. The aim of the program is to synergize the knowledge and expertise of “aspiring game changers” to develop solutions to real-world problems facing the insurance industry, as well as promote health, wellness, protection, and financial literacy in the Philippines. “The biggest significance for us is to encourage and develop innovation from outside AXA,” said AXA Philipp

Solane LPG recently sponsored another successful Davao Culinary Cup at SM City Davao. The Davao Culinary Cup (DCC) is the biggest and most prestigious culinary competition in Mindanao. It successfully gathered participants from culinary schools, resorts, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments in the hospitality industry. It captures a similar value that Solane is consistently trying to advocate; that of recognizing the Filipino culinary talent and excellence that is at par with international standards. According to Solane’s Marketing Manager Valeri Villano, the company will always be supportive of culinary competitions that inspire novice chefs to continue honing their skills. As one of the Gold sponsors of the 5th Davao Culinary Cup, Solane also gave away exciting freebies and prizes to the winners and attendees.

Giving gifts for gamers has never been more difficult this 2019. New games and consoles have gone and emerged into the spotlight and with more and more Filipinos now playing mobile games, gifts attributed to the gaming experience are one of the most in-demand gifts this Christmas. From creative accessories to the best options in terms of price, top-up website Codashop shares five (5) best gift ideas you can give to the gamers in your life this Christmas: Mobile game controller You don’t need expensive consoles to complete the gaming experience with a joystick. The mobile game controller is conveniently built to serve as the controller to your favorite mobile games by simply attaching it to your phone. Wireless headphones Long cords are out. Wireless is in! While portable earpods have become popular today, the wireless headphones provide immersive audio. This device is a great way for sound-heavy games, plus the fact that you can freely move around without the worries

COMPLETE CARD ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: FIRE & FURY IN MANILA ON 31 JANUARY 12 December 2019 – Manila, Philippines:  The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, 31 January. The bustling Philippine capital of Manila will play host to  ONE: FIRE & FURY  which brings together the absolute best in world-class martial arts. More information on  ONE: FIRE & FURY  is available at  www.onefc.com . In the main event, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion  Joshua “The Passion” Pacio  of the Philippines will defend his title against  Alex “Little Rock” Silva  of Brazil. The 23-year-old Pacio, who hails from Baguio City, captured the strawweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Japanese veteran Yoshitaka Naito in September of 2018, but surrendered the title to another Japanese warrior in Shooto World Champion Yosuke Saruta in his first defense. Mont

Still have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do? Why not look for gifts that also give back? As the anticipated holiday celebrations draw near, you can make the season even merrier for cancer-stricken children and their families by supporting the Share the Love in Child Haus Christmas Bazaar at SM City North EDSA ongoing until December 24, 2019. Child Haus is an organization that provides temporary shelter to children with cancer and their families from the different provinces who have no place to stay while undergoing medical evaluation or treatment in Metro Manila. Mallgoers can shop for one-of-a-kind pieces created by the parents of the children at the shelter. Items that will be up for sale at the Share the Love in Child Haus Christmas Bazaar include Christmas decorations, native handbags, sandals, abaca bag organizers, and paintings. "The true spirit of Christmas is all about compassion and generosity. By setting up a selling exhibit at one of our malls,

After just one season, the much-awaited book that narrates the amazing rise of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons -- from cellar dwellers of the collegiate league to finals contenders in Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) -- was launched December 9 at the UP Executive House in Diliman. Entitled Nowhere to Go But UP: How a Basketball Team Inspired a Nation, the book’s author is Naveen K. Ganglani, a young sportswriter and host from Rappler.com. The launch was attended by all those who formed part of the narrative — past and current players, coaches, team managers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, prominent alumni, UP officials and fans. Ganglani wrote the story through the eyes of the founders of the nowheretogobutUP Foundation, the group of alumni who banded together and began the UPrising during UP’s darkest days when it went through several winless seasons. Renan B. Dalisay, who spearheaded the movement

Is it your first time running? Are you worried about sustaining injuries or running out of breath even before you can reach the finish line?   Fear not as international marathoner and RUNRIO, Inc. president Rio de la Cruz shares his expertise with beginner runners in preparation for Maxicare MAXIFEST: Live Your Best Life, Maxicare’s biggest health and wellness event. Whether you are a rookie runner or a seasoned health enthusiast, here are some pointers from Coach Rio that can help you gear up for the race: Remember to warm-up. Aside from increasing your heart rate, a good warm-up is important because it makes your muscles flexible and gives enough oxygen to endure the physical activities you'll be doing. This will prevent your body from feeling stiff and sore after running. You can get ready by jogging or walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes before the actual run. Listen to your body. Push but don't force – that is what your mindset should be when running. If yo

  Star Wars-themed Quiz Night to kick-start premiere nigh t Manila, Philippines. December 10, 2019 –  With anticipation high for the next Star Wars film that is said to cap off the saga, Commercenter Alabang is pleased to announce that it is offering fans first dibs to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker through   early screenin gs on December 20. This exciting premiere night will be kicked off by the Commercenter Alabang Movie Quiz Night: Star Wars Edition, co-presented with Filipino quiz host Pop!Quiz. Star Wars fans will be challenged to use the Force in conquering tough questions about the Star Wars franchise. Participants will be entitled  to an exclusive block screening of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Commercenter Cinemas. “We at Commercenter Alabang are as thrilled as the Star Wars fandom for the premiere of The Rise of Skywalker. And to bring more excitement to all fans, we are holding a movie quiz night to further enliven their cinema experience by

Blackwater, Ever Bilena Cosmetics’ personal grooming line, is all set to give awesome gift options for the Holidays as it takes part in Lazada's Grand Year-end Sale. On December 12, all Lazada users will be treated to up to 55% off on selected Blackwater products. To avail of this offer simply sign up or log in to Lazada and purchase your desired item within the promo period of its 12.12 sale. Feel good and stay fresh throughout the holiday with Blackwater products on sale. BW Deo Spray which has four citrus-woody scents that protects you from odor-causing germs; BW Deo Roll-On which has moisturizing and skin brightening properties; BW BB Cream for additional pogi points to impress friends and families; and BW Razors for that clean-cut look are among other Blackwater bestsellers you can enjoy with the discount. For more information about Lazada’s Grand year-end Sale, visit https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/blackwater/, http://blackwater.com.ph/, or https://www.facebook.com

Make up junkies unite! Prepare for Careline’s most eye-popping deals for 2019 at Lazada’s 12.12 sale with up 55% off on all items on December 12, from 12AM-2AM and 12NN-2PM. You can also still catch a 50% discount on December 13 from 12NN-2PM and 6PM-8PM. Cop all Careline and Blythe products at very affordable prices including new and all-time favorites like the Play to Slay Palette and Glow Getter for P123.75; Multi Pot for P74.25; Stain Gloss for P56.25; Strobe Stick for P89.55; Kiss Sticks for P78.75; Oil Control Blush-on for P42.75; Graph-Ink Linker for P74.25; Soft Suede Lipsticks for P74.75; Lip and Cheek Tint for P42.74; and Best Brow Liner for P67.50 only. You should also watch out for new Careline products available for a limited time this 2019. Buy yours at Lazada from December 12-14 and get a 10% discount on these items with every purchase of at least 2 Blythe or Careline cosmetics. To top it off, customers will also receive one (1) random lipstick per transa

Since 2013, Grand Videoke has been developing and honing singing skills through their line-up of videoke systems that have been part of Filipino homes. With new innovations and technology, Grand Videoke continues to introduce unique features that will make every customer's entertainment experience worth the price of their purchase. "With the latest series of Grand Videoke (Rhapsody 3 Pro Plus, Symphony SE Pro Plus, and Symphony 3 Pro Plus), all models have built-in Perfect Pitch system that actually train you to sing better. It helps improve the way people sing - that's the beauty of the Perfect Pitch system. It shows what areas to follow and improve through the four-point scoring system," says Jin Cortez, Audio-Video Solutions Corporation (AVSC) Trade Marketing Manager for Grand Videoke. The four-point scoring system helps you monitor key elements while you sing. • Key Rhythm - Makes sure you hit the right note at the right time. • Vibrato - Develo

Photo caption: Grand Videoke renewed their contract with Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, VJ and recording artist, Anne Curtis (center) as their celebrity ambassadress. Together in the picture are the Audio-Video Solutions Corporation (AVSC) President, Cris Llamo (2nd from right), AVSC Chairwoman, Linda Sanchez (1st from right), Catalytx Advertising Inc. Managing Director, Richard Yang (2nd from left) and VIVA Vice President for Integrated Sales, Pebbles Posadas (left). Everyone knows Anne Curtis to be a great actress, a talented host, and for having one of the most beautiful faces in the local entertainment industry. But who would have thought our National Sweetheart would also become an inspiration to all the aspiring singers out there? Anne had overcome the impossible, selling out The Araneta Coliseum, not just once, but three times-- beginning with “Annebisyosa” in 2012, followed by "Annekapal" in 2014 and "Anne-Kulit" last year. A

There is something about the word “unlimited” that gets people hooked – unlimited texts, calls, and surfing, among so many other offers. Regardless of what unlimited item it is, it automatically equates to limitless happiness. And now, Cebu’s best seafood restaurant, Isla Sugbu Seafood City, gives customers a taste of unlimited delight with its Unlimited Seafood offering that lets diners satisfy their seafood cravings to the fullest! Choose from its wide array of fresh and live seafood, and have it cooked to your liking – fried, steamed, grilled, pan-seared, broiled, poached, or any type of cooking method to get your seafood fix as cooking options are limitless! Premium items such as lobster, mudcrab, live suahe, sea mantis, and grouper are not included in the Unlimited Seafood package. The best part is customers can repeat the whole process until they are completely satisfied. It doesn't matter if it’s fish, shrimp, squid, crabs, or oysters, because the endless men

For the first time in 8 years, youth leaders from all over the country participated at the 2019 Top Leaders Forum (TLF) as part of the Young Leaders for Resilience Program (YLRP). The newly launched program was the brainchild of Mr. Hans Sy, ARISE International Board Member, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and Co-Chair of the National Resilience Council (NRC). YLRP was initiated to encourage youth involvement in climate and disaster resilience in the Philippines. The program was jointly designed as a competition by IBM Philippines, National University (NU), and the Asia Pacific College (APC) and the National Resilience Council. 281 Student participants from 32 universities and colleges from the eight Local Government Unit partners of the NRC were given a risk profile of their cities, after which they underwent Enterprise Design Thinking Workshops (EDTW) mentored by 40 IBM, APC, and NU experts. The student teams were encouraged to identify specif

Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, launches “Give Back Super,” a special feeding program with the Bacolod-based non-stock, non-profit organization Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) Foundation, Inc. Landers members can participate in the Give Back Super program by buying a Christmas Ecobag at any Landers Superstore from November 6 to December 31. With every Christmas Ecobag sold, Landers will donate P5, the price of a Mingo sachet, to NVC Foundation. Mingo is a nutritious instant complementary food made of locally-sourced rice, mung beans and moringa (malunggay). Sachets of Mingo are served in NVC Foundation’s Nutrition Program for children from poor families. The program is being implemented in 39 provinces in the Philippines. With its Give Back Super project, Landers will help NVC Foundation bring holiday cheer to impoverished and undernourished children. The Foundation hopes to serve 10 million Mingo meals by Janua

In many places in the Philippines, one will see underprivileged families in need of help for various aspects of their lives. Needless to say, most children from these families have to help make ends meet, hence they often prioritize the most basic necessities or utilities, over toys or other experiences. Having witnessed the dire situation many families are facing, Lucena Ulep Calamayan, known to many as Luz, made it her lifetime advocacy to help alleviate the plight of those who are in most need of help. A community-based program volunteer coordinator of a non-profit organization, Luz began her volunteer work back in 1998 when she was still a government employee. Luz takes the lead in many projects including livelihood programs, outreach programs, medical and dental missions, book donations, and feeding programs. One of the many remarkable projects she has been working on is the SM Bears of Joy, a campaign made in collaboration with SM Cares, the corporate social resp

Residents and visitors have a lot to look forward to as Brentville International Community begins its initial phase of redevelopment with a revamped entryway to mark a more prestigious and exclusive community in the South. A project by Prestige by Filinvest, Brentville’s new marker, the first of many improvements, aims to enhance the neighborhood feel, elevating its status to being a more vibrant community. This key upgrade also serves to offer a progression of experiences, from the tree-lined entryway where pedestrians can immediately feel a sense of home and community pride to the retail development with walkable areas and vast open spaces where people can congregate with their neighbors, follow through with their fitness routines, or simply enjoy nature Notably, the redevelopment capitalized on its green landscaping—designed by award-winning consultant AECOM—not only to provide a pleasant walking experience but also to adhere to Filinvest’s commitment to its residents t

Ever get tired of your typical burgers or fried chicken combo? For whatever reason, everyone eventually gives in and orders their usual food at their go-to fast food joints. But what if there’s a nifty way to upgrade your fast food experience? With Popeyes’ menu items, you can come up with insane fast food hybrids that you could never imagine would pair well together, but somehow do. All you need is a little creativity and an adventurous palate. Beat the food rut and try out these combinations at Popeyes for new and weirdly delicious fast food discoveries. 1. Cajun rice + creamy crab soup Starting off the list is a combo that will surely spice up your meal. Just imagine – a bowl of flavorful and slightly spicy rice mixed into a thick and savory crab soup. All of those ingredients, spices, and aromatics coming together to give you a delicious mashup with distinctive Cajun flavors. Rice lovers out there will surely go bonkers for this one. 2. Classic honey biscuit + ice

L-R: Arnold Gonzales, TPB DCOO; San Jeet, DOT market representative for India; Marie Venus Tan, TPB COO; Carlos Mori Rodriguez, EON Stakeholders Relations Group chief innovation officer; and Mohd Akil Bin Mohd Yusof, MATTA deputy president The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism, recently gathered industry stakeholders, tour operators, hotels and resorts, and members of the academe for a one-day discussion on the latest trends in tourism marketing and strategies on how to provide mature and emerging markets an optimal experience to make them stay longer and spend more. The seminar, themed “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth,” is part of this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), the biggest travel trade event in the country with over 200 local sellers and 200 international buyers participating.  Joining the impressive roster of speakers were Thomas Graham, co-founder of MAD