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  Here’s something to look forward to when you order at Popeye’s: Now you can enjoy their spaghetti, float and sundaes every day, any time you want, whenever you want it without breaking bank! Have Popeyes’ Spaghetti as often as you can for only P38! Enjoy their perfectly cooked meaty spaghetti with cheese sauce and grated cheese when you visit any Popeyes’ branch and order via www.central.ph for delivery and pick-up until May 2, 2021. Of course, a meal is not complete without drinks and dessert! Pair the Popeyes Spaghetti with their sweet and cool desserts now also available for delivery and pick-up via www.central.ph and GrabFood. Perfect to beat the heat this summer, have a Float—made of ice-cold Coke topped with vanilla soft-serve and chocolate fudge—with any Popeyes faves for only P20 or enjoy ala carte for P40. For dessert, cool down with Popeyes Sundaes at P30 with a flavor selection of rich chocolate fudge or yummy caramel fudge. If that’s not enough, you can sa...

  Social mobilisers  are trained communicators working hand-in-hand with barangay health workers (BHWs), local officials, and community leaders to ensure every child is vaccinated. Like BHWs, they act as a second line of defense against vaccine refusals and hesitancy, going to the most isolated and hard-to-reach areas, often walking long distances across difficult terrain, or crossing rough seas. UNICEF, commemorating World Immunization Week 2021 this 24-30 April, works with organizations like Relief International to train and field social mobilizers to promote vaccine confidence. During the measles-rubella and oral polio vaccine mass immunization campaigns, UNICEF engaged and supported 1,935 social mobilizers, including 1,768 BHWs, who were deployed in high-risk and hard-to-reach areas of the country to reach children who missed out on routine immunization doses and handle any refusals. The common reasons for parents and guardians’ refusals were fears of vaccine side effects,...

  The country’s medical frontliners are not just battling the pandemic. They are also parents, siblings, and friends, who also have other obligations that they need to fulfill including shopping for food and other essentials.   As a gesture of support and gratitude to medical frontliners, Landers Superstore is giving them a special treat:In its latest promo “Our Heroes Treat” Landers gives the medical frontliners –doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others in the field – the opportunity to sign up for membership and renewal for free!   The promo is open to all medical frontliners who would like to apply for membership and to those with existing memberships that will expire on December 31, 2021. They must present all of the following proof at Landers branches: valid ID, valid PRC-ID, valid company/hospital ID, and old Landers membership card for those who will be renewing.   A representative of the medical frontliner may avail of the free membership card, ...

  Stay safe and protected during these times. With the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in different parts of the country, many cities and municipalities have already re-imposed stricter community quarantines that may last for a few weeks or longer. We’ve been in a lockdown for more than a year so we essentially know how to keep ourselves mentally and physically healthy while staying at home, but a few reminders won’t hurt. To help you stay safe and protected during these times, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares these important tips on how to stay healthy at home. Eat healthy. As you stay safe at home, you can strengthen your body’s immune system by adopting a healthier diet. Be sure to consume more vegetables and fruits for a good dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Aside from COVID-19 prevention, this will also do wonders for your body as it can improve digestive health and lower your blood pressure, among many othe...

  Customers can design, schedule, and post content to Instagram Business accounts, plus seven other social platforms in one subscription Manila, Philippines— Canva , the visual communications platform, announced today that Canva Pro customers are now able to design, schedule in advance, and post content on Instagram, all from the product’s built-in Content Planner . Available for Instagram Business accounts, the integration brings social media content creation and management tools together under one subscription. “One of our company values is “make complex things simple” and with Canva’s Content Planner, planning, creating, and scheduling social media content has never been simpler,” said Cameron Adams, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Canva. “Instagram content scheduling has been one of our most requested features, so we’re thrilled to be launching this new product to our community. It’ll help them to share the right message at the right time, without having to be a...

  GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, is urging the nation to protect themselves against the surge in COVID-19 cases by following health protocols and guidelines and by encouraging customers to get insured against the pandemic. With its partnership with Singlife, GCash is offering a free COVID-19 insurance via its GInsure marketplace for as low as PHP 300. The coverage entitles the holder protection against and dengue with a PHP 140,500 benefit. Enrolment to the service can be easily done within a few minutes inside the GCash app. A customer should just log-in to the app, tap the GInsure icon, and select the COVID-19 and dengue coverage from Singlife. “Protecting one’s self during the pandemic is an imperative, not only for ourselves, but also for those who are depending on us. One way of doing so is by maximizing the technology of GCash and what it has to offer, such as insuring ourselves via GInsure”, said Martha Sazon, President a...

  Blackwater Soft Touch Razor   A chieve that clean, smooth shave with Blackwater Soft Touch Razor , the shaver that’s designed with comfort in mind, ensuring you get an easy and comfortable shave even in hard-to-reach areas of your face. Blackwater Soft Touch Razor from Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand is an effortless tool to provide a close shave each and every time. Are nicks and cuts a daily event whenever you shave? You get none of that with Blackwater Soft Touch Razor, as it is made to protect your skin from shaving-related injuries. It glides across your face smoothly, much like getting that “soft touch” while shaving. Expect a clean, precise shave whether shaving wet with gel or foam or simply shaving dry, and you won’t get disappointed. The best part? You get to groom your face every morning with a razor that’s easy on the pocket! Blackwater Soft Touch Razor comes in a set of five razors for only P90.   For daily shaving that won’t feel li...

  Customers can help plant coconut seedlings and reduce carbon emission  by purchasing Coco Mama, unMeat, or Vita Coco products          How would you like to buy your favorite plant-based products and help the environment by having a coconut tree planted on your behalf?    To celebrate Earth Week 2021, Century Pacific Food Inc (CNPF), one of the largest branded food companies in the Philippines, is enjoining consumers to join its mission to give back to Mother Earth  and to Philippine coconut farmers by planting trees to increase coconut supply, help the environment, and minimize carbon emissions.     CNPF, in partnership with non-profit organization HOPE, encourages and challenges its customers to plant a tree, support our local farmers, and minimize carbon emissions through its portfolio of healthy brands – Coco Mama, Vita Coco, and unMeat....

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, is proud to welcome three new members to its dynamic executive leadership team: Gaël Lapie as Chief Finance Officer, Rose Musico as Chief of Commercial Business, and Fernando “Nandy” Villar as Chief Customer Officer. “We’re very thrilled to have Gaël, Rose, and Nandy on board the AXA Philippines team. We hope that under their leadership, the company will continue to thrive and cement its position as one of the most established names in the insurance industry,” said Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer. Lapie, a financial leader with over 18 years of senior management experience as chief and director of AXA SA and AXA France, has been named CFO of AXA Philippines. Lapie most recently served as the AXA Group Operations, Chief Financial Officer & Head Compliance for IT, Security, Procurement, Group Strategic Program CA, and AXA Business Services. Earlier in his career, he held leadersh...

  Palacio de Memoria  recently unveiled its newly opened restaurant, The Loggia by Margarita Forés. Set in the gardens of this fully restored seaside estate, The Loggia lets diners enjoy Italian-Filipino offerings safely in a beautiful al fresco dining space Forés, who was named Asia's Best Female Chef in 2016, has prepared a special menu for The Loggia with an Italian-Filipino fusion concept. Combining her advocacy for Filipino flavors and her expertise in Italian cooking, she is ready to serve gastronomic dishes in Manila that you will surely savor. Among the must-try dishes at The Loggia is the Lamb Shoulder Brasato, a hearty meal braised in wine, vegetables, herbs, and spiceswith grilled polenta squares. Other main dishes include Halibut Cartoccio,Cotoletta of Chicken Breast, and Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin with Scamorza Cheese. Diners can also try a selection of appetizers, dips, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. For a dining experience brimming with rich ...

  A momentary escape is what art sparks in all of us, may it be a much-needed respite from current events or a necessary breather to appreciate the good things in life. This art interlude was what collectors experienced when they participated at the recently concluded Primero auction of Casa de Memoria, Palacio de Memoria’s auction house. Religious art, sculptures, and old-world furniture and mementos gave collectors the sojourn they needed to momentarily leave the present world and transport back to a period where art and beauty became a true depiction of what makes this life a joy to live despite its trials and tribulations.    Asian-inspired ivory sculptures and oil-based paintings depicting Christian art were a hit among art aficionados who attended the auction house’s first sale for 2021. Part of the proceeds from the virtual event, which was also held live, will go to the ABS-CBN Foundation. Chinese Immortal Carved in Ivory, a sculpture dating back to the Ka...

  Cook up a storm this Filipino Food Month with Online Experiences that can help every Juan and Juana nail Filipino cuisine   Manila, Philippines,   April 2021  – Filipino food is loved the world over, and has been steadily gaining global recognition amongst leading gastronomes. To promote the appreciation and preservation of Filipino culinary heritage domestically and around the globe, the country has celebrated Filipino Food Month every April since 2018 – with this year’s them e being  Iba’t Ibang Luto, Pinoy ang Puso  (Different Dishes, Pinoy at Heart) . Fun and varied, Filipino cuisine includes a wide plethora of cooking styles, flavors and ingredients across different provinces and regions. That’s why Airbnb Online Experience Hosts  Ai  and  Michelle and Sébastien  decided to open their kitchens to the world virtually – to share their culinary passion and skills with a unique twist on Pinoy cooking. Whether you are an avid foodie or...

  Have your merienda favorites warm, and ready to eat, anytime! As Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop is happy to introduce their all-new oven-baked products. Enjoy favorites such as Ham and Cheese Bun and Corned Beef Bun freshly baked, any time of the day! Grab this from April 11, 2021 onwards at select Goldilocks Stores nationwide, and for more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph  

You can personalize your work area, do more of what you love, and spend more time with family – these are just some of the perks of this new normal work set up   It has been a year since most of the companies in the country shifted to a work-from-home (WFH) setup, and despite being the best alternative to stay safe while working, not everybody thinks it makes the best employment arrangement. There are a lot of things and activities that are terribly missed when working in a physical office, but working at home has great perks as well. Carousell Philippines, the country’s leading online classified platform, created this video   of its employees, showing how they have been thriving while working from home for the past year.   1. You can spruce up your workstation any way you want In a WFH setup, you are your own boss -- in designing your home office, at least -- as you can arrange your workstation to your preferred style. Shares Rapha Lomotan, brand/social strategist, “I s...