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Crazy Carabao champions Filipino-made premium craft beer innovation

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  Crazy Carabao recently launched its new packaging along with its newest  variant, the Newtons Noggin Apple Cider Local premium craft beer brand Crazy Carabao may have already captured a strong following among liquor enthusiasts and built partnerships with high-end bars and restaurants nationwide, but it’s not about to rest on its laurels as it continues to keep the brand fresh and interesting with the introduction of distinctive styles of beers, an updated website and a more attractive packaging that pays homage to its Filipino roots.   These exciting milestones were recently celebrated during a recent     Superhero -themed launch held at the new Odd Seoul 2 Bar in Quezon City. Hosted by the country’s popular multi-media personality Sam YG and Tiktok superstar Sammy J, the event gave guests the perfect opportunity to get to know the brand, enjoy the different Crazy Carabao variants with food pairings; beer drinking games, beer pong, and much more.     Crazy Carabao has un

Bayview Embraces the Joy of Filipino with its theme “Maligaya ang Pasko sa Bayview”

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  L-R) Mr. Eugene Yap (General Manager - Bayview Park Hotel), Ms. Niki amurao (Department of Public Services-Manila OIC parent of Ms. Kayle Amurao), Ms. Zenaida Viaje (Manila MTPB Director), Asec Joshue Santiago (Chief of Staff - City of Manila), Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo and Ms. Sharlene Zabala-Batin (DOT-NCR Director) As we all know, Christmas is utterly a much-anticipated holiday in the Philippines. Come November 23, 2023,  Bayview Park Hotel   Manila will commence the joyous season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to usher the Yuletide carols this year. The event will be led by Mr. Eugene Yap, General Manager of Bayview Park Hotel, with special guests from the local government of the City of Manila, headed by Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo, and DOT-NCR Director Ms. Sharlene Zabala-Batin and other key government officials. This year the management decided to celebrate the authentic Filipino convivial spirit with the theme “Maligaya ang Pasko sa Bayview”.

MR.DIY HOLI-DIY Event Shines Bright with Team Kramer at Ayala Malls Feliz

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  With Exciting Prizes & Meet and Greet with MR.DIY’s Celebrity Endorser   Host Nicolehyala (far left in photo) with Team Kramer Doug, Cheska, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin delighted the audience at Ayala Malls Feliz during the MR.DIY HOLI-DIY Mall Event.   In a bustling three-day affair at Ayala Malls Feliz, MR.DIY's HOLI-DIY event unfolded with a simple goal: to spread the joy of DIY while giving shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes. From November 23 to 25, 2023, the mall was buzzing with excitement, featuring a Meet and Greet with Team Kramer, over 100 raffle prizes, and the thrilling Hakot Dakot Panalo Challenge.   HOLI-DIY SPEND AND WIN RAFFLE PROMO   Team Kramer presents a firsthand look at MR.DIY's Grand Prize, the Jetour X70 Travel SUV, captivated the audience with a sneak peek and hands-on experience during the MR.DIY HOLI-DIY Spend and Win mall event at Ayala Malls Feliz. The core of the event was MR.DIY's Spend and Win Raffle Promo, urging shoppers to part

Harvard and Stanford-founded insurtech startup Hive Health transforms healthcare access for SMEs with HMO acquisition

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    Metro Manila, Philippines, November 14, 2023 - Hive Health , a digital health insurance startup founded at Harvard and Stanford Universities in 2021, has made a significant leap forward in transforming healthcare access for Filipinos with its acquisition of Health Plan Philippines, Inc. (HPPI), one of the pioneering Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) service providers in the country. "We have just begun the hard work of making healthcare radically more accessible. The goal is for all Filipinos to feel secure that their health is taken care of, and to give employers a sustainable way to take part in making that happen," stated Camille Ang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hive Health. “ Hive Health’s journey to date, especially with the acquisition of HPPI, marks a significant milestone, not just for our company but also for the Philippine startup landscape. It underscores the potential of startups like Hive Health to shrink the change and make an impact on intractable problem

The Manila Hotel Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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  Sonny Coloma, Publisher of Manila Bulletin; Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta, Director of The Manila Hotel; City of Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto; Nigeria Ambassador H.E. Folakemi Akinleye; Mr. Basilio Yap, Chairman of The Mania Hotel; U.S. Ambassador H.E. MaryKay Carlson; City of Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan; Atty. Joey Lina, President of The Manila Hotel; DOT NCR Regional Director Sharlene Zabala-Batin; Miss Philippines Air 2023 Kerri Reilly; Dr. Emilio Yap III, Vice Chairman of The Manila Hotel; The Manila Hotel Pinoy Santa Claus The Manila Hotel ushers in the holiday season with a festive celebration steeped in Filipino traditions, as they held their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 9. The focal point of the festivities was the splendid Christmas Tree, meticulously adorned with opulent golden Ilang-Ilang blooms, a nod to the official flower of the Grand Dame. The color palette featured a harmonious blend of gold, natural hues, and vibrant red, creating a visually s

Digital champions honored at the 2nd DFIA

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       Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona, ,   Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila The country’s outstanding microfinance institutions (MFIs) and microentrepreneurs were once again recognized for their achievements in digitalization at the 2nd Digital Financial Inclusion Awards (DFIA). The DFIA is a financial inclusion program funded by Citi Foundation, in partnership with the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) and supported by the Bangko ng Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The program focuses on acknowledging outstanding microentrepreneurs as well as MFIs that have successfully adopted digital solutions in their operations and an awareness and readiness campaign on the digitalization of MFIs. The awarding ceremony was led by BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, and the MCPI.   Twenty (20) microentrepreneurs were recognized and awarded with cash prizes and laptops. The twenty winners who were awarded with PHP100,000 ar

Pfizer Philippines, PCOM elevate healthcare professionals' capabilities in landmark partnership to optimize health of Filipino workforce

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  Pfizer Philippines Country Manager So-Myung Lim (Left) and PCOM President Dr. Anna Sofia Victoria Tamayo Salazar-Fajardo   ·          The partnership allows Pfizer Philippines and the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) to conceptualize, launch and implement continuing medical education programs geared toward providing online information and learning.   ·          Through the partnership, PCOM members are expected to gain knowledge on the basics and current trends of relevant topics and be able to create updated educational modules for both PCOM Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and Employees of Corporations, among other benefits.   MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Pfizer Philippines has partnered with the PCOM in an aim to provide educational initiatives to HCPs, promote enhanced learning, and drive excellence in clinical care.   The landmark partnership was solidified through a memorandum of agreement (MoA) signed by Pfizer Philippines Country Manager So-Myung Lim and PCOM President