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Demetrious Johnson Expresses Excitement to Be Competing in Japan

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American mixed martial arts legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will be competing for the first time outside of the United States for the first time in his career. Johnson makes his debut at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on 31 March where he is set to face Japanese warrior Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu in the quarter-final round of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix. As a kid who grew up watching Japanese mixed martial arts, Johnson is happy to be competing in Tokyo. “I’ve been watching Japanese mixed martial arts for a very long time and that’s what I grew up watching,” Johnson said. “I’m very excited because I have never competed overseas before and obviously doing it in Japan is fantastic.” ONE Championship is making a tremendous push into the Japanese market. And if the card on 31 March is any indication, it looks as if the promotion is pulling out all the stops to ensure this event is a success. Johnson feels proud to be competing at ONE: A N...

¬¬A BREAKTHROUGH THREE—DIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO SKIN AGING

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PHILIPPINES – 2019 – Did you know only 20 percent of visible skin aging is caused by the natural aging process? That means the rest comes from everyday life. UV rays, pollution, smog, diet, smoking, sleep loss and stress — these are all factors that can speed up the aging process, leading to the look of premature skin aging . So while you can’t stop time, Mary Kay has found a way to help you defy it. Introducing TimeWise® Miracle Set 3D™ Our scientists spent years researching the causes of premature aging and uncovered a breakthrough three-dimensional approach to skin aging. They conducted more than 200 consumer, Clinical and safety studies, and over 150 formulas and ingredients were evaluated. The result is an antioxidant powerhouse that features exclusive technology to protect against the environmental and lifestyle skin stressors that can cause skin to look older before its time. TimeWise® Miracle Set 3D™ takes a three—dimensional approach to ski...

SM Supermalls is the only mall to win Metrobank Foundation’s PEACE award.

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 SM Supermalls was recently awarded the PEACE (Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy, and Commitment to Excellence) Award during Metrobank Foundation's 40th year anniversary celebration, giving SM the distinction of being the only shopping center to receive this prestigious award. The award is given to select institutions which, over the years, have supported the foundation's major programs for nation-building. Receiving the PEACE Award were SM Supermalls COO Stevan Tan and senior vice president for marketing Joaquin San Agustin from Metrobank Foundation. For more information, visit SM Supermalls’ official website at www.smsupermalls.com , or its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @smsupermalls. 

Makeup in Living Coral

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In case you missed it, Living Coral was announced as 2019’s Color of the Year and it’s sure to please a wide base of beauty enthusiasts. A not-quite-orange and not-quite-pink shade, a surprisingly wearable color for all skin tones and suited for different occasions. On cheeks, it instantly adds a healthy flush; on eyes, it adds a pop of color and on lips, it’s a fun alternative to the classic red. Want to get into the Living Coral spirit? Be sure to keep these products from Ever Bilena, EB Advance and Careline in your makeup bag: Careline Peach Stick (P205) Give the dramatic smokey-and-winged-eye look a break and try Careline’s Peach Stick (from their Multi-sticks collection) as an eyeshadow, blush and lipstick is a perfect way to bring in the New Year with something light and easy to do. This multi-stick has a creamy and pigmented formula which is perfect for fuss-free makeup you can take anywhere. It is easy to put on, just dab some on your lids, lips and chee...

Landers Superstore partners with BDO for free membership

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Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping establishment, partners with BDO, the largest bank in the Philippines, to make the customers’ shopping experience even more blissful with free membership application and renewal for all BDO credit cardholders. To qualify for the promo, members can simply visit any Landers Superstore branch and purchase a minimum of P5,000 in a single receipt. Non-members, meanwhile, must present their BDO credit card at the main entrance to be given a temporary pass to shop at Landers Superstore. All principal and supplementary BDO credit cardholders can avail of the promo up to two times. Promo runs until February 28, 2019 and is valid for premium membership only, not for business membership or extension card renewal. To redeem the free membership card, customers must present original copies of the receipt and credit card charge slip at the Landers Superstore membership counter. Redemption is until April 30, 2019...

ONE CHAMPIONSHIP COLLABORATES WITH STREETWEAR DESIGNER SBTG TO CREATE LIMITED EDITION APPAREL

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AVAILABLE GLOBALLY AT SHOP.ONEFC.COM 20 February 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced a historic collaboration with Mark Ong, an internationally renowned Singaporean designer, artist and owner of custom design company SBTG Surplus & Co.  Mark, better known as Mr. Sabotage (SBTG), grew to fame as a sneaker customizer and custom streetwear artist. With this collaboration, ONE and SBTG have joined forces to celebrate the intersection of sports and culture, and its positive impact on modern society. Check out the ONE x SBTG Promotional Video here: https://onechampionship. sharefile.com/d- s028aac8a2204c488 Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “It is with great excitement that I announce this collaboration between ONE Championship and SBTG. When ONE first launched its athleisure business in 2018, we mentioned working with world-renowned streetwear and l...

Japan Airlines (JAL) commemorates its newly launched Manila-Tokyo via Haneda route with its inaugural flight held last February 1.

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JAL’s Boeing 737 departed Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 for Tokyo marking yet another milestone for Japan’s flag carrier. Photo shows (L-R) Captain Takashi Hatakeyama; JAL Senior Vice President for Asia & Oceania Region Takahisa Hatakeyama; Manila International Airport Authority Terminal 1 Manager Irene Montalbo; JAL Executive Director Tetsuya Onuki; Japan Embassy Minister for Economic Affairs Iyori Makoto; JAL General Manager Chikara Mochihara; Japan 

Ballet Manila closes 23rd performance season with DEUX

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After a spectacular 23 rd performance season, Ballet Manila is set to close its curtains with Deux, a double header that gracefully combines classical and contemporary ballet. The show will be held at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex on March 2 and 9 at 6PM and March 3 and 10 at 3PM. The first chapter of the show will open with classical vignettes. It will highlight “Les Sylphides,” also known as “Chopiniana” in Russia, a romantic dreamy white ballet that depicts a lone danseur (The Poet) surrounded by his muses – white-clad sylphs or air spirits, dancing in the moonlight. While there is no plot, its lingering music by Frederic Chopin and lyrical choreography by Michael Fokine evoke the illusion of ethereal weightlessness which characterized the romantic era of ballet where technique is the focal point, especially the intricate pointe work of ballerinas. From this dreamy ambiance, the audience will be transported to the second chapter filled with contemporary numbers, and ...

Micro drones are coming to SM!

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 SM Cyberzone’s first major drone event,        Cyberzone Micro Drone League 2019, at SM City North EDSA                                                    Witness pilots fly micro drones as SM Supermalls, in partnership with Tiny Whoop Philippines, holds its first major drone event, Cyberzone Micro Drone League 2019, on February 16   at SM City North EDSA. “Drones have become a familiar sight in major cities here in the country, and are also used for commercial purposes. That is why SM Cyberzone, through this event, aims to promote responsible drone flying and increase awareness,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin. “We also want to treat shoppers to awesome deals and offerings from a vast number of global and local brands available at SM Cyberzone.” Hea...

Major developments mark 2018 for Filinvest Mimosa+

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Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City gave a big boost in 2018 to the economic evolution of Clark, Pampanga. Filinvest’s first township in the North established itself last year as a major player in the transformation of Clark into an economic hub. Many factors have set Filinvest Mimosa+ in full motion, including the opening of major developments like the Workplus, an office campus set amid lush natural surroundings and fully equipped with fiber optic facilities, and recent key renovations at the Quest Plus Conference Center Clark. Filinvest Mimosa+ hosted a number of events that brought together the Clark community. The stunning and verdant Acacia Park was one of the venues for festive gatherings. Last year, Filinvest Mimosa+ officially announced future large-scale attractions, like the International Casino and Hotel and Lifestyle Mall, among many other developments that will reshape the business and lifestyle landscape up north. Operating soon at Filinvest Mimosa+ is the Lodgeplu...

AXA Philippines and Lockheed Group-Medocare Health Systems forge agreement.

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One of the country’s leading insurance companies, AXA Philippines, signed a collaboration agreement with Lockheed Group-Medocare Health Systems, Inc., a unit of the EU Group of Companies that provides managed healthcare services that are affordable and responsive. Through this undertaking, Medocare will provide their customers expanded benefits, powered by AXA’s suite of superior life and non-life insurance products and services, including life insurance and group personal accident insurance. Photo shows AXA chief of commercial business Nicasio F. Rollan III (2 nd from left) and Lockheed Group-Medocare chairman and CEO Ret. Col. Esteban B. Uy, Jr. (3 rd from left) , along with AXA head of commercial distribution Gerard S. Arga (leftmost) and Lockheed Group-Medocare acting president Atty. Dahn Greigor S. Uy (rightmost).

Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 now offers theater and ballet classes this summer

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                                      Parents with kids who are interested in ballet and theater can now enroll them in the Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp, the highly anticipated talent development program that’s bigger and better this seventh season! The theater and ballet camps are new additions to Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp’s classes in visual arts, music and modern dance. Parents may now enroll their kids, ages six to eleven years old, in the camps offered in Metro Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao this summer. Mentored by stage veteran Audie Gemora of Trumpets Playshop, the theater camp will harness children’s gift in self-expression, stage acting and performing arts. Classes for theater camp will be held on May 2 – 4, 6 – 7 at the Trumpets Playshop, Parc Foundation in Metro Manila; on April 22 – 26 at Ginazel’s Hotel in Batangas City. Meanwhile, the ballet camp will be ...