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  The public education sector is one of the most affected industries during the pandemic. Many students rely on self-learning modules (SLM) to get by schooling at home, but due to high production costs, there’s a shortage of SLMs.  Up to four students end up sharing a module. Papel ni Juan, a proudly Filipino brand of multi-purpose bond paper, is a brand with a purpose. With an affordable price point at only P130/ream, the brand wants to make paper accessible to everyone— starting from the students who are in dire need of their own SLMs.  Each student has 16 SLMs per week amounting to one ream of paper. Even with its affordable price point, Papel ni Juan assures the quality of its paper as they believe that every Juan only deserves the best. Their paper is also 100% recycled, acid-free, and eco-friendly. More paper to print on means more modules to produce for more students.  The local paper brand is also turning their plan into action by partnering with government o...

                         B lackwater Women Bloom Collection Love the sweet and refreshing scent of flowers and fruits? Blackwater Women has got the perfect scent for you as it introduces its newest Bloom Collection. Inspired by nature's colorful flowerbeds and the different blooming personalities of women, this new perfume collection from Blackwater Women features four different but equally sweet scents that will surely keep you feeling good all day long. There are scents for different moods and occasions! If you like the clean and cool feeling of baby cologne, you can try Fresh Bliss with its citrus based fragrance mixed with subtle floral notes. Another must-try is the White Jasmine which has a velvety, ladylike blend of delicate floral notes of ylang-ylang, heart of jasmine, rose, and lily that is also heavily infused with musk as the base. Feeling sweet and sexy ? S pray on Lush Peach which is a ...

  Artist’s perspective of Studio N The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented impact on everyone’s lives. And most young professionals seeking for a safer, more convenient life would naturally gravitate towards self-sustaining living spaces that would allow them to easily navigate the new normal and beyond. This includes convenience of location with their workplace and life’s essentials close by. Ticking off all these is the Filinvest Group’s newest project, Studio N Tower in Filinvest City, Alabang. Studio N is nestled inside Filinvest City’s Northgate Cyberzone, one of the most sought-after home bases for office spaces—80 percent are from the business processing outsourcing (BPO) industry—in the Metro South. Currently, Northgate Cyberzone houses approximately 55,000 employees. Upon completion of projects like Axis Towers 3 and 4, further increase in the workforce is expected. As such, this helps developments continue to appreciate in value. Studio N takes inspirati...

  It's time to celebrate with our love ones this Season of Joy, Peace ,and Love which gives us hope despite the storms we go through and  that we have encountered this year. Cherish the moments that we can  ponder , work , study , and do our daily duties at home more than ever.. Celebrations just got easier as Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop, is proud to announce their partnership with Share Treats! You can now make someone happy by sending them a gift via Share Treats.  Sending a Goldilocks treat is easy and hassle-free in just 4 easy steps.  First, Share treats with stickers and greetings.  Second, enter the mobile number of the recipient.  Third, pay via your cellphone load then your recipient can redeem from any Goldilocks participating store by using the treat code. Now that’s safe and hassle-free gifting for the holidays with Goldilocks! For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit...

  Financial journalist Salve Duplito \ The COVID-19 pandemic has affected economies around the world, causing many people to be wary of investments or engaging in any financial commitment. However, this isn’t the first time this has happened. The world has dealt with several recessions in the past, such as The Great Depression, but people keep finding ways and solutions to bounce back. Even amid a crisis, it’s best to think of your long-term plans or goals, which will, in turn, enable you to invest intelligently. Financial journalist Salve Duplito shared five time-tested ways on how to grow one’s money during the webinar, “The Right Investment Game Plan," presented by AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies. Buy investments with constant budget and schedule. This approach involves a pay-yourself-first strategy by doing peso cost-averaging. Duplito explained that this simply means to set aside a certain budget every month and invest it before you pay your ...

  Here’s your chance to be in the Spotlight Here is your best chance to showcase your best beauty look and be in the limelight: Spotlight, the newest local makeup brand that empowers Filipinas to transform their looks, is searching for its new brand ambassador who will take home P10,000 worth of products, items and cash prize! Joining is easy! Simply follow Spotlight Cosmetics on Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/spotlightcosmetics.ph/), and like their official Facebook page    (https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightCosmeticsPH). Post a “Before” and “After” photo with at least five Spotlight products used. The caption must answer the question, “Who do you want to be today?” and don’t forget to include the hashtags #SpotlightAmbassadorAudition and #TransformWithSpotlight. The entry with the most creative and impressive beauty transformation video will win the grand prize. Deadline of entries is until December 16, 2020 only! So don’t miss this opportunity to glow up, s...

    Cagayan needs help.  SM Foundation and Philippine National Red Cross launch a donation drive to help the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.   SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas. SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown  donated two truckloads of bottled water which were received by Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman. The donations were brought to Cathedral Gym and East Central Elementary School which served as evaucation centers for flood-stricken residents. Hot meals were also distributed to some 300 residents.   Relief for Cagayan. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman receive two truckloads of bottled water from  SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown  (left); SM Foundation through Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) dona...

    Know your target market so you can narrow down your food offerings, as well as package them according to the buying behaviors of your target customers     One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic and community quarantine is that they gave way to many delicious food home business start-ups. However, while majority of the start-ups continue to thrive today, home-based food bu sinesses take a lot of work and require thorough research and planning to survive the ever-changing market. If you’ve also been thinking of starting your own food business, let Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, guide you and help you. The trusted LPG gas of many business owners, Solane helps guarantee safety and weighs your LPG with its “ Timbang Challenge service” which is essential for food business owners who want to get the best value for their money. Additionally, Solane also offers thes...

                               Quezon City, Metro Manila—November 2, 2020— The holiday season is just around the corner, and since the country is starting to loosen quarantine guidelines, people can now leisurely travel around the country, provided that they follow specific travel regulations and safety measures. Tagaytay City [1] , for instance, finally reopened its borders to all visitors but non-residents are required to secure a travel pass to present to authorities before entering the city. Establishments must still follow safety and hygiene guidelines while the maximum occupancy of Department of Tourism-accredited hotels is only 50 percent. Only one person is allowed per hotel room at a time. For CitiGlobal Realty and Development Inc., a top real estate developer that offers affordable and income-generating properties in the country, slowly but surely opening the tourism sector will be critical...

   Holcim Philippines and social enterprise Human Nature have teamed up to lessen plastics going to landfills with the former using used shampoo bottles and other plastic packaging as alternative fuels in making cement. Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. and natural personal care and home care social enterprise brand Human Nature have agreed to partner in sustainable waste management with the former using the latter’s used plastic packaging as alternative fuel in cement manufacturing. Under the partnership, customers may turn over their dry, empty, and clean Human Nature bottles to the company’s select Metro Manila stores* under its “Balik Bote” initiative. The used bottles will then be delivered to Holcim’s plant in Norzagaray, Bulacan, where the materials will be shredded by Geocycle, the company’s partner waste management unit. Afterwards, the pre-processed materials will be used as alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing using...

  As the Holidays draw near, Casa de Memoria will be holding Cuarto, its fourth major auction for the year, allowing you to explore unique art pieces that you can wrap up as gifts to spread some of the season's merriments among your loved ones. To be held on November 28, 2020 (Saturday) at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, Cuarto will feature 180 specially curated European-Filipino antiquities and objets d’art that will not only spark some joy this Christmas, but can also add a touch of prestige and affluence to any home. Among the must-see pieces are antiques that can be given to the special gentleman in your life, such as the silver cigar box formerly owned by prominent Spanish statesman Don José Antonio Girón de Velasco, the Napoleon III style radiogram with 1950s radio and "Philips" mono record player. On the other hand, ladies will surely appreciate the gilded and parcel-gilt lots that radiate opulence, including the polychromed dinner set, the ivory triptych depicti...

  Rescue Line app’s new geotag feature can help pinpoint location faster and more accurately for better emergency response. Emergencies can happen anytime, sometimes in unfamiliar places. With its customers in mind, AXA Philippines, one of the country's leading insurance providers, has enhanced its emergency response services with the Rescue Line app’s new geotag feature which can help pinpoint your location faster and more accurately and immediately send help your way. "When emergencies strike, most likely we’re in a state of shock and we usually aren’t able to compose our thoughts or give more details on our location. There are also times when emergencies occur in a place that the victim is not familiar with. This new geotag feature of Rescue Line can save a lot of lives," said Rahul Hora, president and CEO of AXA Philippines. Rescue Line, a special service from AXA, provides free access to emergency response such as roadside assistance, fire, police, and ambulanc...

  As remote working quickly becomes the norm, people are finding new ways to collaborate online and get things done, resulting in a tremendous growth spurt for Canva, where today, over 40 million people bring their visual creations to life each month. Today, Canva launches a number of new collaboration features to help every team work better, together. Among the new features, users can try out are Canva’s new Online Whiteboards, new Notifications Center, and new Talking Presentations. Users can also easily join and manage teams through Suggested Teams and distributed teams can now stay on brand with Canva’s Brand Kits . Maisie Littaua, Head of Growth at Canva Philippines said, “Canva is combining the simple and intuitive design experience that many Pinoys know and love, with the communication and teamwork functions they need to get work done — all within the same platform.” “We find design works best as a team effort, and if there are any new features we can ship that will m...

    In the wake of supertyphoon Goni (local name Rolly), child-focused humanitarian agency World Vision dispatches team as it firms up its response to initially assist 10,000 families or 50,000 individuals in the affected communities of the ravaged Bicol region, south of Manila. "Thousands of children and their families are now displaced and taking shelter in evacuation centres. Our goal is to assess their condition, be on the ground the soonest possible and support the local government's initial relief efforts as necessary," shares Ajab-Aram Macapagat, World Vision's Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) director.   Field staff based in the Bicol provinces namely Albay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur continue to coordinate with local government offices for its rapid assessments as they look into immediate and expressed needs of the people affected.   "Our teams on ground are now joining inter-agency assessments. Our Disaster management team from Metro Mani...