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The Series B funds will be used to accelerate growth in the region’s affordable accommodation segment Singapore,  29 July 2019  – RedDoorz,  Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing hotel management and booking platform, announced today the successful fundraise of US$45 million in a Series B round. The Singapore-based startup has operations across more than 80 cities in four countries in Southeast Asia, namely Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam and operates more than 1,200 budget hotels and properties.  The new round of funding was led by Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Venture Partners alongside Jungle Ventures and its network of limited partners. The round also includes new investors MNC Group (the leading media company in Indonesia) and saw continued support from Susquehanna International Group, Hendale Capital, International Finance Corporation and others. The company intends to use the new amounts to aggressively pursue growth strategies and

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently partnered with Alorica, the largest provider of customer experience solutions to the U.S. market, to provide its employees with accessible, superior, and quality healthcare.  Maxicare unveiled its newest health pod at the Alorica Makati office to provide employees fast and convenient access to healthcare services. The latest health pod is a fully automated system that manages patient-queuing, and makes gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate, and hassle-free. With the new health pod, BPO employees have a convenient and time-saving way to get their LOA (letter of authorization). Other services include taking one’s blood pressure, temperature, and BMI (Body Mass Index). It is located at 2310 Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila. In photo (L-R): Maxicare AVP for corporate sales Cecilia David, SAVP for corporate sales Fiona Lava, Lockton Benefits Group VO head Rhea Ablan, Maxicare VP fo

For PIID’s general monthly meeting for the month of June, Landlite Philippines Corporation (LPC) sponsored and organized a “Mamma Mia”-themed event hosted by its brand ambassador, Marc Nelson. Interior designers gathered at Lux Décor showroom in BGC where they had a tour on the latest line of products that Landlite has to offer.  Faro Barcelona decorative lightings and Uozu Italian minimalist downlights were the highlights of the showroom tour. During the night, 3 lucky raffle winners took home Lux Decor gift certificates worth Php 10,000 while other attendees received Landlite LED bulbs and other Landlite products for the games and survey. During the event, LPC was named Premier Sponsor of PIID. Present during the event were (L-R) PIID national president Lilia de Jesus, Landlite Philippines Corporation CEO Jocelyn Li, brand ambassador Marc Nelson, and PIID vice president for internal affairs Marcelo Alonzo.

This multi-talented celebrity, who’s now the brand ambassador of Careline, shares her newest secret to plump, kissable and natural-looking glossy lips: Careline Stain Gloss, the brand’s newest makeup innovation. This blue-colored lip cosmetic adapts to the skin’s PH level thus eventually providing a unique shade for every person.   Whether you signed up for an unplanned lunch date with your barkada or a fancy dinner with your relatives, the Careline Stain Gloss is a sure fit to any of your life’s best moments. Small and very easy to apply, this is definitely your ultimate beauty bestie. Go out and impress everyone by looking naturally radiant with this ‘magic’ stain gloss and other Careline cosmetics. To know more about Careline, visit https://careline.com.ph/, and follow their social media accounts: www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics, www.youtube.com/channel/CarelinePHOfficial, www.instagram.com/CarelinePH 

In1Go Technologies, Inc. has partnered with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) for the data science project Capstone Project Collaboration. The project aims to use information or real data to solve the company’s real-world business problems. Data from various industries are becoming more and more important for businesses to get ahead. In1Go Technologies, Inc., an information technology services and BPO (business process outsourcing) company that provides a wide range of value solutions using the latest technologies, provided data so students in AIM’s Master of Science in Data Science program could develop a model that could lead to solutions to its business problems. “We’re looking forward to this partnership because this is new in the industry. With data science becoming more important, we’re looking into gaining insights from the information that we have to leverage our clients’ position,” said Ramon S. Garcia, chief executive officer of In1Go. Data In1Go shared

-  The Raptor Mascot to Entertain Fans at NBA 3X Philippines Presented by AXA   - MANILA, PHILIPPINES,  July 26, 2019 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Denver Nuggets’ Monte Morris and NBA legend Muggsy Bogues will attend the NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA from Aug. 3-4 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent.   Since its launch in 2011, the NBA 3X event will feature a  3-on-3  tournament featuring men’s and women’s teams with interactive fan activities and authentic NBA entertainment that will include performances from the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors mascot, the Raptor.  The competition consists of divisions for boys (under-13, under-16, under-18, and open category), girls (under-18 and open category), an invitation only Celebrity Division featuring local personalities, and an AXA division exclusive to employees and distributors.  Registration for NBA 3X Phil

To achieve its global competitiveness goal and attract more travelers, visitors, and investors, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is conducting a series of Tourism Marketing Educational Seminars among participants from DOT Regional Offices and local government units (LGUs), which kicked off in Batangas City this June, and will go to Cebu and Butuan in August. The seminars will focus on skills training and upgrading competency level through workshops, case studies and collaborative research projects. This intends to boost employment rate, improve income opportunities and subsequently increase tourism arrivals and receipts. Moreover, the seminar-workshop is expected to empower LGU’s tourism officers with greater knowledge to initiate and oversee successful tourism marketing strategies that can significantly contribute to the country’s economic and social development. TPB will also discuss relevant issues aff

Pepsi Philippines sees sustainability efforts as effective business strategy  Amid the environmental challenges the country is facing, local bottling firm Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) has strengthened its commitment to running a sustainable business through internal solid waste management efforts. Throughout its 70 years of serving Filipinos world-class refreshments, PCPPI has acknowledged the importance of these measures not just in perpetuating the business but also in ensuring its generational service to the country. “We strengthened our core commitment to sustainability as we acknowledged that the natural resources we have are limited. Our business and surrounding communities depend on these resources so we resolved to make sure they will continue to be available now and in the future though internal programs we’ve set for ourselves,” said PCPPI Senior Vice President for Operations Allan Frias II. One of the measures PCPPI initiated within its business w

Excited to look your best on the first day of school but afraid that the rainy season might get in the way? Create a statement by pulling of your favorite makeup style and let not even the rain stop you from unleashing your inner diva. Careline, the edgy cosmetics line for young Filipinas, can be your ultimate bestie during this rainy season. Stay matte all day with these trendy makeup products: Blur Stick The rainy season can be your number one enemy when it comes to staying fresh all day. Keep your makeup in place and minimize those pores by using Careline Blur Stick as a primer. Oil Control Liquid Makeup The Careline Oil Control Liquid Makeup has a natural finish and helps you achieve a flawless-looking skin for long hours. Now, the humid weather won’t have to be a problem because this liquid foundation’s non-greasy formula will help you feel light and confident. Oil Control Face Powder Enjoy a shine-free look all day by using Careline

Roberto Roldan Jr. from Palawan  emerged as the winner of the fourth regional leg of the Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition—a nationwide cooking competition which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs. Roldan bested five (5) other contestants for his winning dish, Herbs and Cashew nut-crusted Beef Tenderloin in Bistek Sauce. He will have the chance to qualify for the national competition round with a grand prize of P100,000 and a culinary trip to Japan.  The Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition is sponsored by Midea, Jolly Heartmate, Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta, Masflex Cookware, King Sue, Anvil Publishing, Ajinomoto, King Sue, Philtranco, Fastcat, and Chef Plus.

American mixed martial arts veteran Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez will get a shot at redemption when he takes on local hero Eduard “Landslide” Folayang at ONE: Dawn Of Heroes on 2 August at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.  Alvarez made his ONE Championship debut at ONE: A NEW ERA, but it didn’t exactly go as he had imagined. The multiple-time World Champion succumbed to Timofey Nastyukhin via shock first-round knockout. Still, Alvarez remains unfazed and as determined as ever to restart his journey towards the ONE World Title. “Look, I got the first one out of the way. I lost, no problem. I did the same thing in the UFC [against Donald Cerrone] and I honestly almost did the same thing in my debut in Bellator. I got dropped terribly. My debut in Bellator against an Irish kid (Greg Loughran) that no one knew. I got caught pretty clean.  “I bounced back and got the win, but I’m not a big fan of my debuts, put it that way. So I got it ou

With nutrition month in full swing, Filipinos around the country are asked to be made more aware of their eating habits. Often constricted to fast food and unli-rice options, hungry Filipinos habitually tend to neglect their nutritional needs opting instead for unhealthier, more filling options. Seeing how nutritional value takes a back seat in comparison to how filling a dish is. Goldilocks, the country’s number on bakeshop, aims to combat this with the launch of their all new low calorie Pinggang Pinoy Meals made specially for nutrition month! Treat yourself to a filling low calorie meal with Goldilocks’ Pinggang Pinoy Meals! A selection of specially chosen ingredients which are the perfect mix of healthy and hearty! Choose from options such as Savory Pinakbet and Daing na Bangus, delicious Sautéed Vegetables and tasty Chicken BBQ, or scrumptious Monggo paired with mouth-watering Daing na Bangus. All these come with a serving of steaming white rice, healthy fruit gelatin

TURMETAB LAUNCHES IN THE PHILIPPINES MANILA, JULY 17, 2019 –  In this 21st Century's grind of works, household chores and school activities , you cannot just stay away from the stress of life, that’s why people in the medical  science does not stop to have it being addressed and given attention to .  It is very timely that Turmetab, the country’s first FDA approved supplement that combines turmeric and piperine is available to combat stress. Launched today in the Philippines, Turmetab offers whole turmeric  roots in easy-to-take tablets, aiming to give Filipinos the vitality and nutrition they need to combat a range of ailments and stay at their physical and mental best. Benefits of taking turmeric with piperine include: Supports joint and muscle health Helps target multiple inflammatory diseases, including arthritis Boost brain health; and Overall anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant support. Distributed by Distribution Solutions Philippines, Inc. (Distrip

As part of the invigorated thrust to attract bigger tourist arrivals from Japan, the Philippines recently once again concluded a series of successful Philippine Business Mission (PBM) in Sapporo, Nagoya and Tokyo. Japan ranks 4th in terms of tourist arrivals, with a growth rate of 8.15% or a total of 631,801 Japanese visitors in 2018, compared to 581,180 arrivals in 2017. The PBM continues to be one of the most important annual projects of the Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines. It provides the ideal business platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products—hotels and resorts, tour operators and airlines—in the process of expanding trade relations with their Japanese counterparts while establishing new contacts in the travel trade industry in Japan. Major components for this year’s PBM were: a Philippine Seminar that provided a comprehensive report on important Philippine travel and tourism developments; Business-to-Busine

Using AXA Philippines’ auto-pay feature could win you a free vacation! Pay your insurance premium through AXA Philippines’ auto-pay for a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Boracay, Cebu, or even Hong Kong! The auto-pay feature of one of the country’s leading insurers allows you to pay your premium automatically and conveniently through your preferred bank account or credit card. Joining is easy. Simply visit the promo page www.axa.com.ph/autopayfaq and download the auto debit or credit card form. After you have filled it out, submit it to your AXA financial advisor or any AXA branch. You may also get the form from any AXA branch. Submit the filled-out form to that branch. A successful application for auto-pay automatically entitles you to one (1) raffle entry per policy. If for example you enroll three (3) policies, then you get three raffle entries. Three lucky policyholders will each win a three-day, two-night trip for two (2) to Boracay or Cebu with hotel accommod

  Catch celebrity brothers Kobe and Andre Paras on the cover of SM Shopmag this July as SM Supermalls celebrates denim month with fun denim deals and activities in 72 malls nationwide!  (Photo courtesy of SM Shopmag) You can never have too much of denim. From day to night, this fashion staple can make you look timeless or trendy. Take the whole squad to your favorite SM malls to shop and celebrate everything denim this July! “We all know that denim will never go out of style. This July, SM Supermalls has prepared exciting deals and fun-filled activities for our valued customers, especially for fashion and denim enthusiasts,” said SM Supermalls marketing SVP Jonjon San Agustin. Here are 6 ways to celebrate denim love at SM: 1.     Denim Sale. Shop till you drop as SM offers month-long deals with up to 70% off on denim finds from participating stores! 2.     Paint Your Denim. Unleash your creative side by adding a pop of color and fun – more  buttons, glitt

In photo (L-R): Nutra Tech Biopharma’s Holly Ann Ramos, Vince Velasco,  Paracelsus Life Sciences Corporation president Elizabeth Lietz, Oxford Distributions’ Lito Anzures Jr., and Neutra K brand manager Angelito Zabala. To boost overall wellness and help maintain healthy day-to-day productivity, Neutra K, t he country’s first potassium food supplement with no prescription needed was recently launched. Proudly Philippine-made, without artificial flavors and preservatives,  Neutra K uses non acidic potassium that is sourced from one of the world’s leading producers of natural ingredients. Potassium is an essential mineral that regulates fluid and mineral balance in and out of body cells, and functions as an electrolyte and helps regulate the body’s nerve signals and muscle contractions.   Neutra K is FDA-approved and comes in 300 mg film-coated tablets. It is available exclusively in all Mercury Drugstore branches nationwide in boxes of 100 or boxes of 12.