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6 ways to get lucky this Chinese New Year at SM Supermalls

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How do you attract good luck? When it comes to ushering in good fortune, Feng Shui can help you prepare for the positive energy that the Year of the Pig brings. Feng Shui expert Marites Allen says that it isn’t that hard to practice. The more you do it, the better you get. Here are some tips on how to attract good energy, fortune, and luck this Chinese New Year: Wear colors that symbolize the element of Fire or Metal. Dress in red, pink, and orange, but don’t forget to add colors that represent Earth – yellow, ocher, or brown – to balance out the flows of inner energy. Shop for fashionable clothes in lucky colors at The SM Store. Eat food that is dominant in colors red and white. Among hundreds of lucky food, dim sum is one of the luckiest as it translates into having prosperity and good family life. Indulge in Chinese dining at SM’s one of many buffet or Chinese restaurants, and family Dining Deals from January 21 to February 5! Reimagine your office spac

Former champion Geje Eustaquio remains optimistic about his future

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Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio admitted to being careless against Adriano "Mikinho" Moraes following his unanimous decision loss in the main event of ONE: HERO'S ASCENT last Friday, 25 January at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. The Baguio City native surrendered the ONE Flyweight World Title in front of his hometown crowd to the Brazilian grappling wizard after five grueling rounds. "Moraes' bread and butter is his jiu-jitsu. I have to admit there were times when I got careless because I wasn't able to defend a few takedowns," said Eustaquio. But despite all that Eustaquio still firmly believes he was the rightful winner of the epic trilogy. "But if you saw the fight, I was the one to score even when he's in the mount position. I throw punches, elbow strikes, my elbow was even in pain from hitting him in the head,” he explained. "His striking is ok, but I think it's fair to say that my striking

KEVIN BELINGON AND BIBIANO FERNANDES TRILOGY BOUT ADDED TO ONE: A NEW ERA

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28 January 2019 – Tokyo, Japan:  The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced an additional match for  ONE: A NEW ERA , which takes place Sunday, 31 March at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Reigning and undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion  Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon  of the Philippines is set to defend his World Title against former titleholder  Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes  of Brazil in a trilogy bout. Ticket information for  ONE: A NEW ERA  is available at  www.onefc.com  and on LINE Ticket at  https://ticket.line.me/sp/ ONEChampionship , as well as Kyodo Tokyo, Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, and E-plus. Belingon and Fernandes first met in January 2016, when the Brazilian made quick work of the Filipino, whom he finished via first-round submission. Belingon was unable to showcase much of his striking, as it was easily nullified by Fernandes’ vaunted grappling. From there, Fernandes continued to

Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 encourages kids to join and nurture the gift

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      Each child is born with a talent that can appear in any form. Various activities can unlock their potential that’s just waiting to be discovered. From singing to acting, and anything in between, your child’s gift can be nurtured through Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, a summer talent development program in partnership with experts to help kids 6-11 years old become their very best. Kids and parents were more than ready to discover and develop their child’s talent and passion as Promil Four launched the newest season of its talent development program, the i-Shine Talent Camp 7 at the Maybank Performing Arts Theatre in Taguig. As the brand stays true to its mission of nurturing the gift, the next generation of awe-inspiring kids will be guided to reach their full potential in the fields of performing and visual arts through mental, physical and social stimulation workshops. To help kids reach their full potential, aspiring i-Shiners will engage in interactive lear

The Balikbayan Basic Pabaon from Goldilocks

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Over the past few years, people from all over the world, have come to know Filipinos for their friendly personalities and their delicious food. Nowadays it is often a regular occurrence for foreigners to mention their favorite Filipino dishes whenever conversations about delicacies occur. All this is credited to our Balikbayans, these modern-day heroes often bring a small piece of the Philippines wherever they are in the world and they love sharing our local dishes during parties or get togethers. However, as the process of bringing our local dishes is often troublesome for our Balikbayans.Often leaving them to bring home large boxes ofperishable goods. It was then that Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop created their famous PINOYDELIline, serving ready to eat Filipino favorites in easy to carry packs! Bring a piece of home wherever you go with Goldilocks’ PINOYDELI Line! A collection of Filipino classics ranging from delicious sauces such as Sweet Chili Sau

My Diamond jewelry blends vintage and modern chic

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My Diamond Vintage Style Tendril Engagement Ring and Half Eternity Ring Vintage jewelry’s beauty, complexity, and elegance never go out of style. This is why My Diamond draws inspiration from the romantic era for an exquisite collection of rings, earrings, and bracelets for the modern woman. The vintage-inspired new collection of My Diamond jewelry is a fusion of classical and modern beauty, hand-crafted by skilled artisans and set with top-tier color and clarity diamonds to bring out women’s timeless true brilliance. Since their popularity in the seventeenth century, drop earrings have been a glamorous status symbol in high society. Worn best on a lady with her hair up, My Diamond’s dazzling double-sided drop earrings are standout pieces perfect for special occasions or a romantic night out. From My Diamond’s ring collection,come two elegant and elaborately designed pieces:The Engagement Ring and the Half Eternity Ring which featureintricate twirls and a

10 things to know when buying a secondhand laptop

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Buying a used laptop is a smart and practical move, especially when you want to save a little cash but still get a good deal. With so many used laptops being sold online, however, knowing which one to choose can be quite daunting. “There is a huge market for secondhand gadgets, especially for laptops. Based on OLX’s Data Hub, the most searched gadget by our users is the laptop. About 40% of searches for computers are laptops,” says OLX Goods & Services head Rambo Joinani. “As long as one knows what to look for, buying a pre-owned laptop is a smart and economical option. We’d love to share some pointers to help our users find the best laptop that fits their needs.” So before you close that deal on that pre-loved laptop you’re eyeing, read these 10 useful tips from OLX, the country’s leading classifieds platform:   1. Know your needs Trim down your choices by identifying your specifications. Are you looking for a laptop that’s good for basic use like sending emails,

A true diver’s watch

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TechnoMarine Cruise Night Vision Black Dial Men’s Watch Watches  that can  be worn and  read underwater  are a dime a dozen,  but what makes a true  diver’s watch? Apart  from meeting  the standards set  by the International  Organization of Standardization,  a diver’s watch has to be water  resistant up to a depth of at least  100 meters. It must also have a unidirectional  bezel with markings at least every five minutes  and a clearly distinguishable minute marking on the  watch’s face to help divers measure diving time. The dial  has to be visible in total darkness and requires a second  hand with a luminous tip or counterbalance. A  true  diver’s  watch has  to be sturdy,  reliable, legible,  and must have the most advanced  time technology to last underwater --all of which are present  in TechnoMarine’s Cruise Night Vision. The  TechnoMarine  timepiece combines  

The edge of owning an office space

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Artist’s perspective of Parkway Corporate Center’s combinable office units averaging 36 square meters. The 32-storey Parkway Corporate Center is now opening its doors to investors who want to give their businesses the singular advantage of occupying a corporate space in an intelligent, green-oriented building at Filinvest City in Alabang. For business owners, an office space which they can call their own signifies they have achieved a major corporate milestone. With its enviable location at the gateway of the garden central business district in the Metro South and state-of-the-art design features and amenities, Filinvest’s Parkway Corporate Center makes for an ideal office as it allows you to move up when you move in. As an investor or entrepreneur, ownership lets you capitalize on your asset, as opposed to merely being a tenant. Ownership of your office space gives you the freedom to fit out and customize your unit’s amenities, depending on your business operation’

The real deal on incinerators

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Incinerators that use the most innovative process called pyrolysis technology break down large molecules of waste, produce no smoke, smell or loud noises, and reduce carbon emission from waste transfer. Proper solid waste management in the Philippines remains a serious problem. In themidst of the alarming increase of garbage Filipinos generate resulting in garbage-filled streets, rivers, and drainage as well as insufficient over-burdened landfills, the country is still searching for an effective solution to waste problem. In an effort to reduce and eventually obliterate the worsening effects of the overwhelming increase of garbage on health and environment, the government, Specifically the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is looking into smart alternatives with less environmental impact. One such alternative is the use of incinerators. An incinerator is an equipment used for burning waste materials at high temperature until it is reduced to as

Trendy makeup techniques to glam up for New Year!

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Start off the New Year on a positive and fun vibe with makeup looks that match your personality and resolutions. Bold and sparkly colors are fail-proof makeup looks that you can try for a more adventurous and glamorous year to come. But if you’re all set on channeling an easygoing and wholesome vibe, you can go for fresh and monochromatic looks this 2019. Let Careline, the Filipina teen's go-to cosmetic brand under Ever Bilena Cosmetics, guide you: Fresh Planning for a new makeup routine for everyday look? Go for a fresh and youthful makeup look using Careline’s Multi Sticks (P205). Start by applying the Blur Stick all over the face to keep it smooth and oil-free. This will also ensure that your makeup stays in place the whole day. Hide blemishes and highlight your facial features with the Brighten Stick. Then, with the Contour Stick , draw a line along your temples, the hollows of your cheeks, jawline and sides of the nose. Tap area of contour color with your fin