Catch Crwn, Up Dharma Down, Nathan Sykes, Autotelic, Aegis and Ely Buendia as Smart Music Live kicks off stellar concert series starting July 14

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To celebrate and break even more barriers when it comes to going digital, Smart Communications presents to its subscribers a free concert on July 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum featuring some of the country’s most exciting artists. 

Dubbed as Smart Music Live, the concert features Crwn, Up Dharma Down, Nathan Sykes, Autotelic, Aegis and Ely Buendia.

“Smart Music Live is just the tip of the iceberg because there’s an entire roster of international acts to witness and experience in the coming months if you’re a Smart subscriber. This July 14 music fusion signals a series of live concerts, up close and personal experiences because we know that music is one of the pillars of digital entertainment alongside videos, movies, TV serials and gaming—all of these and more are now part of the digital habit of our consumers,” said Kat Luna-Abelarde, FVP and Head of Wireless Consumer Operations for Smart.

Crwn is a music producer, composer and beatmaker who has collaborated with Filipino artists like singer Jess Connelly. On the other hand, Up Dharma Down is a Filipino band which was featured by Time magazine in 2007. The group describes its sound as its own, based on elements from different genres. With Armi Millare as lead singer, Up Dharma Down's music is enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.

Nathan Sykes may be known for being part of the British boyband The Wanted but he is now a solo artist and songwriter with a top single "Kiss Me Quick" to his credit while Autotelic is a homegrown Filipino group popular for its dance rock tunes.

Who doesn't know Aegis and Ely Buendia? Aegis, with sister Juliet and Mercy on vocals, has inspired the hit musical Rak of Aegis. The group's songs, including "Halik," "Luha" and Basang Basa Sa Ulan," are Filipino sentimental favorites. Ely Buendia, formerly lead vocalist of the band Eraserheads, is considered one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. 

Selena Gomez, Panic! At The Disco, Shawn Mendes next

Upcoming Smart Music Live events include Selena Gomez’s forthcoming Manila concert on July 31, In the Mix concert featuring The 1975, Third Eye Blind and Panic! At The Disco + James Bay, Elle King and Twin Pines live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 18. Finally, Shawn Mendes holds his Manila concert in October.

“We recently launched the Smart Life app where Smart users can now easily access their passions, including music, with ease. And since Smart Life is bringing the entire music experience with you, anywhere you go, Smart Music Live on the other hand, brings subscribers right where music happens and up close with your favorite local and foreign artists.” said Luna-Abelarde.

Claim your free tickets now 

Smart Postpaid and Smart Bro subscribers only need to show their statement of account to get two (2) patron tickets while Smart Prepaid and Smart Bro Prepaid users need to load up Php 100 to get a pair of tickets. 

Ticket distribution starts today, July 9 at the following Smart stores: SM Mall of Asia, Gateway Mall, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia and Festival Mall.

For more details, http://smart.com.ph/Pages/musiclive.

Cholesterol incidence in PH on the rise, Del Monte Heart Smart and PATACSI address and raise awareness on the rising incidence of high cholesterol in the country

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Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI), a leading producer of pineapple and other food products with Del Monte Heart Smart and PATACSI partner to help address and raise awareness on the rising incidence of high cholesterol in the country held a conference held last July 8, 2016 in Crowne Plaza Galleria.

The number of Filipinos with high levels of cholesterol has greatly increased, results from the 8th National Nutrition Survey show. In 2008, 31.3% or 1 in 3 Filipino adults had borderline to high cholesterol. The latest survey in 2013 by the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), however, shows that the prevalence has alarmingly spiked to 1 in 2 Filipino adults. The FNRI’s latest data reveals that 46.9% of Filipinos aged 20 and up today have borderline to high cholesterol. 

“The rising prevalence of high total cholesterol today is alarming. We need to make people more aware of the situation and do something about it” said Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Assistant Scientist from the FNRI. “Having high cholesterol levels means being subject to greater risk of heart disease and other illnesses. A switch to a healthier lifestyle is a major step in keeping these diseases at bay.”

Some top factors likely leading to the increase in cholesterol levels include poor dietary choices, stress, and physical inactivity. Experts also link high levels of cholesterol to the top non-communicable disease (NCD) killers in the Philippines which include diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases alone account for 170,000 deaths in the Philippines each year, making it the leading cause of mortality among Filipinos.

Curbing cholesterol levels

As a response to this major health issue on high cholesterol in the country, Del Monte launched Heart Smart 100% Pineapple Juice and Orange Juice Drink with Reducol, which is an ingredient that is clinically proven to help lower cholesterol. Studies have shown that plant sterols and stanols, the main components of Reducol, significantly lowered bad cholesterol levels among clinical trial participants. The Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (PATACSI), the specialty organization of all certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons in the Philippines, is partnering and supporting Del Monte in this advocacy to increase awareness and help prevent the continuous rise of cholesterol in the country.

According to Mr. David Peele, President of Avoca Inc. and makers of Reducol, “based on various clinical studies conducted, Reducol has been proven to be safe and effective in lowering cholesterol levels.” 

In the Philippines, Del Monte Heart Smart is the only Reducol-fortified food product or drink, containing 1 g of US-FDA approved Reducol per serving. Based on the results of clinical studies, two servings of Del Monte Heart Smart per day may help reduce cholesterol levels in eight weeks.

Healthy lifestyle still the key

Benedict Ong, Assistant Product Manager for Del Monte 100% pineapple juice

Though Del Monte Heart Smart with Reducol reduces cholesterol levels, a healthy lifestyle remains vital to optimize benefits. 

“To best manage cholesterol, it is still important to have a healthy regimen which includes a healthy diet and constant exercise” said PATACSI President Dr. Michael Baccay. A diet consisting of fruits and vegetables, whole grain, fat-free and low-fat milk products, fish, legumes (beans), and lean skinless meats can help prevent spikes in cholesterol. 

JOINT EFFORTS AGAINST BAD CHOLESTEROL 

Del Monte Philippines Inc hosted on July 8 a symposium on the management of rising bad cholesterol levels among Filipinos. The symposium took place during the 56th Foundation Day of Del Monte’s partner, the Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons’ (PATACSI). Among the symposium’s speakers and panelists are (from left) Dr. Michael Baccay, PATACSI President; Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Assistant Scientist from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI); Clars Guerrero, Marketing Director for Del Monte Beverages and Fruits; Paula Ceña, Product Manager for Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice; Benedict Ong, Assistant Product Manager for Del Monte 100% pineapple juice; Sheryl Sanchez-Mallo, Regulatory Affairs Scientist of Del Monte Research & Development Team; and David Peele, Avoca Inc. President. 

The 56th PATACSI Foundation Day held last July 8, 2016 in Crowne Plaza Galleria serves as the official kick off for the partnership between Del Monte Heart Smart and PATACSI in addressing and creating awareness on cholesterol management in the country.

Del Monte Heart Smart is available in all leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide at Php 26.00 SRP for 240mL cans and Php 82.00 SRP for Orange 1 Liter Resealable Tetra Pack.

For more information about Del Monte Heart Smart, log on to http://www.delmonte.ph/ www.delmonte.ph.

McDonald’s launches AlDub’s new favorite meal

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McDonald’s serves a taste of Italy with the new Chicken Fillet Italiana.

Enjoy every bite of McDonald’s signature chicken fillet, topped with meaty tomato sauce and melty cheese. This will surely make you say, delizioso!

The new Chicken Fillet Italiana is the latest favorite meal of hit love team, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, popularly known as AlDub! In their latest TV commercial, AlDub celebrates their first year anniversary as a love team enjoying the new Chicken Fillet Italiana. Check out the TV commercial via http://tinyurl.com/je4hwk9.

Savor the new Chicken Fillet Italiana with a regular drink for only P69. Available from 10:30 A.M. onwards, get this with friends or family at any McDonald’s store nationwide or via McDelivery (86-2-36, mcdelivery.com.ph or via mobile app). 

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Globe urges Akamai to include PH mobile internet performance in report

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Globe Telecom calls on Akamai to include the mobile internet results for the Philippines in its quarterly State of the Internet (SOI) report in reaction to the 1st Quarter results released recently where the country's internet performance was once again benchmarked using fixed broadband internet.

Yoly Crisanto, Globe SVP for Corporate Communications said that similar to other countries, Akamai should include the PH in its report on mobile internet to provide the public with a complete picture on the country’s true state of internet speed. “By using the average speed for fixed broadband to represent the internet speed for the whole country is erroneous. It is not reflective of the true state of internet considering that majority of Filipinos are using mobile data to access the internet. In comparison with other countries, this will again put the Philippines in bad light and will be used as reference in many studies and reports,” Crisanto said.

In the latest SOI report of Akamai, the average internet speed in the Philippines for fixed broadband increased by 24% from 2.8Mbps in Q1 of 2015 to 3.5Mbps in Q1 of 2016. The peak speed also increased by 47% year on year from 20.3Mbps in Q1 2015 to 29.9Mbps this quarter. Due to a history of underinvestment in the area of fixed broadband, the telco industry is trying to catch up by addressing the huge infrastructure gaps in contrast with its Asian neighbors.

Crisanto added that the Akamai report is being used as reference by government agencies, media and special interest groups in creating their position on issues that affect the industry. “Akamai must now realize the importance of their SOI report so they should prioritize the inclusion of the Philippines' mobile internet in the next report,” Crisanto stressed.

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Globe has been reaching out to various sectors to educate the public on the challenges facing the industry with regard to internet speed and costs. Generally, industry investments were used to modernize and improve mobile networks to make mobile internet more pervasive in a shorter period of time. The increasing adoption of smartphones in the country is a testament that the industry strategy putting money in mobile business is sound. However, the new trends on video streaming and digital entertainment is putting pressure on home connectivity where the country is deeply challenged. 

Globe is now refocusing its efforts to upgrade its fixed broadband internet backbone nationwide. Addressing the need to enhance fixed broadband is part of the company's commitment to enhance network coverage for a wider reach and faster data experience for Filipinos nationwide. Earlier this year, the company announced its plan to create an internet super highway by deploying fiber optics in 20,000 barangays all over the country by 2020 to provide ultra-fast internet access to about 2 million homes nationwide. 

Philippines makes its mark as global entertainment destination

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The Philippines once again made its mark in the global entertainment scene as over 26,000 fans from across the globe gathered together for some explosive dance music performed by renowned local and international pop icons in this year’s biggest music event, the MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016.

Presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the one-night-only outdoor live music event, with the theme Can’t Stop Movin!, presented the amazing evolution of pop music and its dance influences. The Concert Grounds of SM Mall of Asia was basically on fire as fans danced, cheered and sang their hearts out on hit after hit of iconic and contemporary pop dance music.

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World-renowned local artists, Mr. Pure Energy Gary V. and his son, Gab Valenciano opened up the stage with an intense set of performance. Filipino favourite teen love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre followed, sending fans high above the love cloud with their kilig-filled performance.

American singer-songwriter, Bebe Rhexia also pumped up the stage with her hit songs including “Me, Myself and I” and “Broken Hearts”. Fans also went wild as A-Pink, one of Korea’s favorite K-pop idol female groups, flawlessly performed “Remember”, “Mr. Chu”, “Luv” and “No No No”. L.A. grown electronic dance trio Far East Movement got everyone singing, dancing and jumping with their hit singles, “Like a G6” and “Rocketeer”. The headliner, prolific hit-maker, One Republic, wrapped up their performance of “Counting Stars”, “Apologize”, “Stop and Stare” and “Secret” with an explosion of fireworks.

It gets even better as the Philippines will also be highlighted in a global telecast reaching an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries under the MTV World Stage global series. 

Only on its second year, MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 proved once again that the Philippines is not only a premier global destination for arts and culture and leisure and adventure, but is also one of the world’s top destinations for world-class entertainment. 

To know more, visit www.mtvmusicevo.com or www.tpb.gov.ph.

MoneyGram Helps to Bring OFWs Closer To Their Families; Robin Padilla Continues as Brand Ambassador

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MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, continues its legacy of connecting consumers with their loved ones with fast and reliable transaction by launching its new global campaign “MoneyGram – Bringing Our Customers Closer”.

Alex Chan Lim, MoneyGram Philippines Country Manager and Robin Padilla at the MoneyGram launched of new global campaign and renews Robin Padilla as brand ambassador, on July  6, 2016 held at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City.

The remittance company also renewed its contract with multi-talented Filipino actor Robin Padilla acting as its global brand ambassador.

MoneyGram, whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. In making sure the OFWs' families’ financial and communications needs are met at the time they need them.

Alex Chan Lim, MoneyGram Philippines Country Manager, leads all in-country efforts in this important remittance country and focus on managing relationships and growing MoneyGram’s network, products and market share. Alex represents MoneyGram with regulators and builds relationships within government agencies which support and manage the Overseas Filipino Workers program. In addition, he develops corridor plans aligned with send markets that tap into the global remittance market.

MoneyGram recognizes that modern-day Filipino heroes or “Heroes of the Sea” don’t need to do great feats or wear capes to be called heroes. They battle bouts of loneliness and nostalgia each day as they are separated from their loved ones. At the same time they continuously strive to work hard to be able to provide a better life for their families back in the Philippines. This is already a legitimate reason to salute and celebrate them. 

“For more than 75 years, MoneyGram has been helping people around the world and their families to stay connected across borders and boundaries, oceans and countries. It is our honor to be able to assist and support our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in sending money to their loved ones and becoming their bridge to a better life” says Yogesh Sangle, senior regional director of MoneyGram for Asia & Pacific.

MoneyGram offers global network of approximately 350,000 locations in 200 countries and territories worldwide and more than 12,000 locations across the Philippines. This allows Filipinos to send and receive cash from anywhere in the world.

Receivers can conveniently claim their remittances in the Philippines through trusted partner locations. Additionally, OFW family members can now send their remittances directly to their loved ones’ bank accounts at any bank in the Philippines through MoneyGram’s cash-to-account service. 

Each family member plays an active and vital role in pulling the family closer together in the absence of one or both OFW’s parents. The amount of emotional devotion that is required from them is something that both MoneyGram and Robin Padilla admire.

“I am delighted to be a part of MoneyGram once more because I believe in what they stand for. OFWs are there for their family and friends to financially assist them with life challenging situations” shares Padilla. 

“MoneyGram’s priority is to connect our consumers with their loved ones by providing convenient and reliable financial connection for life’s essentials and daily needs. We allow them to be as close as possible by providing financial support for their children” adds Sangle.

With reliable, 10-minute money transfers, subject to agent’s operating hours and compliance with regulatory requirements, MoneyGram positively impacts millions of people every day by providing industry leading customer experience at every interaction and access to financial services for consumers and businesses around the world.

MoneyGram, whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. 

More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com. 

Enjoy CLIQQ rewards every day at 7-Eleven #JustCLiQQIt !

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7-Eleven makes life easier in just a click!  7-Eleven makes visiting the leading convenience store chain more fun with the CLIQQ mobile app.

7-Eleven now rebranding its Every Day! Rewards Card to CLiQQ.

Mr. Emmauel Lee Esguerra, 7-Eleven Marketing Communication Chief at the rewards app CLIQQ launch on July 7, 2016, Thursday,held at Ascott Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

As 7-Eleven takes its loyalty program to a whole new level by offering more exciting rewards for customers through the mobile app, CLiQQ WiFi allows you to access the internet using your points. All 7-Eleven stores are CLiQQ WiFi zones.

By downloading CLiQQ from Google Play or App Store to their mobile phones, customers access all its features at any 7-Eleven store they visit. 

Using CLiQQ and enjoying its benefits is easy and gratifying. The app includes a loyalty barcode that lets 7-Eleven customers earn points every time they make purchases worth P50 or more. These points can then be used to redeem items from the CLiQQ Rewards Catalog, which includes a wide array of products. Customers can even share their points with friends, letting them have their pick of rewards as well.

The CLiQQ mobile app also enables customers to know more about 7-Eleven’s latest promos and offers via the News & Promos tab. They can also share suggestions and comments about the app using the Send Feedback menu.

Customers can also stay connected with the CLiQQ app. Now that all 7-Eleven stores are CLiQQ WiFi Zones, customers can easily access the internet by using the app’s WiFi feature and connecting to the hotspot. Once signed in, customers get 70MB of free data, and can use their points to top up their allocation.

Plus, 7-Eleven stores feature CLiQQ Kiosks where customers can buy load and e-pins, pay bills and add cash to e-money accounts.

Download it now at the Google Play store and get fun and exciting rewards at your fingertips!

For more information on the 7-Eleven CLiQQ loyalty program, visit www.cliqq.net.

#justCLiQQit

ASUS Philippines Concludes Three-leg Workshop Series Facilitated by Industry Mavens Jason Magbanua, RJ Ledesma and Victor Basa

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ASUS Philippines wraps up a three-part workshop series aimed at empowering people for their life’s passions.

A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office,

Recently, ASUS Philippines successfully concluded the Incredible Workshop Series with the final session hosted by one of the country’s most sought-after wedding videographer and storyteller, Jason Magbanua, at Blue Leaf Filipinas in Macapagal Avenue, ASEANA Complex, Paranaque City.

The event was the last of three legs of the series that aimed to inspire and empower respective workshop attendees to take that big leap towards their life’s passions—particularly fashion and lifestyle blogging, starting a business, and video editing and wedding film making. All three legs were hosted by a luminary from fashion, business and wedding videography industry.

Celebrity Style Blogger Victor Basa talks about the path towards discovering personal style.

The first leg of the Incredible Workshop Series was held last May 24 at the Century Mall Events Center in Makati City and was hosted by premier actor, model, host and blogger Victor Basa who shared his journey to self-expression in fashion through his personal experience as a style blogger. Basa talked about finding the right inspiration towards personal style, and as well as the value of having the necessary and reliable tools to be used in his profession — particularly the ASUS Zenbook (UX305).

Basa believes that the ASUS Zenbook is integral to his true personal flair—the notebook’s sleek exterior, superior power and battery life, and breathtaking picture and video quality effortlessly compliments the fashion blogger’s mobile and stylish lifestyle. 

Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur RJ Ledesma inspires the audience to create their own recipe for startup success.

Furthermore, the second leg, held last June 2 at the same venue, was hosted by entrepreneur, author and columnist RJ Ledesma. Ledesma, who founded the successful and pioneering food market Mercato Centrale and a host of other night food markets, plied the audience with insightful tips about finding the right recipe for a successful business start-up, and about his secret weapon, the Vivobook (TP301). 

Ledesma swears by the Vivobook’s innovative flexibility—almost literally, as the notebook impressively rotates through a 360-degree hinge, allowing Ledesma to work, surf and present ideas to potential business partners however way and from whatever angle he needs and wants to.

From L-R: ASUS Philippines Technical PR Manager Alvin Estacio, Jason Magbanua with the ASUS Zenbook, and ASUS Philippines PR Head Anvey Factora at the last leg of the Incredible Workshops Series.

Ending the three-leg ASUS Incredible Workshop Series is Jason Magbanua—who came fresh from documenting the weddings of celebrity “It Girls” Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heussaff—was an inspiring session on wedding video storytelling. In his presentation, Magbanua stressed the importance of timing, of always approaching from a fresh perspective, and of having the best tools, like the ever reliable ASUS Zenbook (UX305) and Vivobook (TP301).

The ASUS Zenbook and Vivobook is Magbanua’s answer to his on-the-go, active and high-powered lifestyle. The notebook’s powerful 8GB RAM and other key features allows Magbanua to breeze through the technological demands of his daily life.

On the successful reception of the Incredible Workshop Series, ASUS Philippines PR Head Anvey Factora shares that “at ASUS, we’d love to do more of this meaning engagements. Inspiring our partners is a role we take very seriously. We’d like more people to know that with the right tools and focused mindset, they can actually chase after what they’re most passionate about.”

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Robin’s golden touch

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There is this famous figure in Greek mythology, King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold. 

And then there is action star Robin Padilla who seems to be like King Midas. Recently, it looks like everything or every person that Robin supports or endorses turns “golden.” 

Take the case of new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte whom Robin supported in the last elections. Robin was very vocal about his support for Duterte. He even campaigned for Duterte to OFWs in Hong Kong. 

Even before the former Davao City Mayor confirmed that he was running, and even before he was leading in the surveys, Robin had already stated that he wanted Mayor Duterte to be the highest leader of the land. On his birthday last November, Robin said that his wish was for Mayor Duterte to file his candidacy and become president. Robin got his wish!

Robin firmly believes that Duterte is what the Philippines needs. He says, “Totoo na si Mayor Duterte ay handa ng gawin ang nararapat para makamit ang tunay na pagbabago para sa Inang Bayan… Ang rebolusyon na isusulong ng Alkalde ay tunay at magkakaroon ng kapangyarihan ay ang mga ordinaryo at manggagawang Pilipino.”

Robin’s touch worked again at “Pilipinas Got Talent” (“PGT”) Season 5 wherein the Power Duo composed of acrobatic dancers Anjanette and Gavin emerged as winners (the first set of dancers to win in “PGT” history). Robin served as judge on “PGT,” and it was he who first spotted the star potential of the Anjanette and Gavin when he hit the golden buzzer that sent them to the semi-finals.

Robin also wields magic in the advertising world where he remains as top celebrity endorser. Moneygram renewed their contract with the action star whom the remittance company believes has a strong appeal to the OFWs and OFW families which are their market. 

Other advertisers, namely, Kawasaki, Liveraide and Talk N’ Text have also renewed their contracts with Robin, affirming that the star continues to draw in sales for their products. 

Northern Cement also recognized Robin’s influence and so it recently got him as endorser. Same with Hotel Sogo that enlisted Robin and wife Mariel Rodriguez to be its ambassadors now that the hotel chain is repositioning itself as a family-friendly destination. 

Speaking of Mariel, the “Showtime” host is now three months pregnant and Robin couldn’t be happier. “Ang tagal naming hinintay magkaanak,” says Robin. “Pagkatapos ng ilang pagsubok, eto nga at tatlong buwang buntis na si Mariel. Pareho naming ipinagdarasal na maging safe at smooth ang kanyang pagbubuntis. Malaking blessing ito para sa amin. Alam kong malaking sakripisyo ang pinagdadaanan ni Mariel, hindi madali ang kanyang pagbubuntis. Kailangan ng pag-iingat.” 

Everything seems to be going well in Robin’s professional and personal lives, we couldn’t help but ask the star what he has been doing to be gifted with this seemingly golden touch. “Eh, wala naman,” he declares humbly. “Matagal na akong going straight,” he says referring to his checkered past. “Ang akin ngayon, gusto ko lang patuloy na gumawa ng mabuti para sa pamilya, para sa kapwa, at lalong-lalo na, para sa bayan.” 

Bringing joy to everyone around him—his family, friends, his kababayans— is what Robin with the golden touch wants to continue doing. Fans of Binoe in London and Canada will be thrilled to know that he will visit them in July for a series of shows for The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Continue touching our lives, Robin!

5th TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2016 at SMX

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Travel Madness Expo 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City where participating leading travel agencies and exhibitors offers the discounts from the raffle draws can be applied to transactions involving the purchase of tickets for airline and cruise ships, trains and ferries, hotel accommodations and tours, park admissions and transfer services, and other products and services.

And here's more: 

5^th TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO  EVENT GUIDELINES

Date                 :          BPI Cards & Mabuhay Miles Exclusive Preview Sale

                                   July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm)

                                   5th Travel Madness Expo

                                   July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm)

Venue                 :        SMX Convention Center Halls 1 – 4

                                   Seashell  Drive, Pasay City

Entrance Fee     :        Php 50.00 per customer

1. The Preview Sale on July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm) is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit* and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members.

* BPI, BPI Family Bank and BPI Direct Debit cardholders

2. The 5^th Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm) is open to the public.

3. All customers, including BPI cardholders and Mabuhay Miles members, shall pay an entrance fee of Php 50.00.

4. All customers must bring a copy of their passport and one (1) valid Government-issued ID. 

SPECIAL PROMOS

• Free Packing Cube Set for every purchase of Delsey luggage at The Travel Club (Booth #153).
• Free Samsonite Passport Cover for every P12,000 spend at Samsonite (Booth #173).

PREVIEW SALE PROMO: FREE MABUHAY MILES

1. The promo is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members with BPI Card.

2. To qualify, BPI Cardholder (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) must use any of his BPI Card to purchase Philippine Airlines tickets at Philippine Airlines or any of its IATA-accredited travel agency resellers during the Preview Sale on July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm).

Required Minimum Single Receipt Purchase (Straight Transactions Only)	FREE Mabuhay Miles
Php 50,000	9,000 Mabuhay Miles for domestic flights
Php 100,000	19,000 Mabuhay Miles for  Hong Kong and other destinations

3. To redeem the free Mabuhay Miles, BPI Cardholder must visit the TME - BPI booth (# 185) from July 7 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

4. BPI Cardholder must present the following for verification:

• BPI Card used for the transaction
• Charge/transaction slip and Philippine Airlines Itinerary
• Mabuhay Miles Number

5. For non-Mabuhay Miles member, BPI Cardholder is required to sign up for free Mabuhay Miles membership at the TME – Mabuhay Miles booth from July 7 to 10, 2016 or through Mabuhay Miles website (www.mabuhaymiles.com).

6. For BPI Cardholders present at the Preview Sale but was unable to purchase his Philippine Airlines tickets (i.e. due to Philippine Airlines’ queue cut-off), he will be given a special voucher to honor his Philippine Airlines ticket transaction at the Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016.  This transaction shall likewise qualify for the Free Mabuhay Miles promo.

7. The corresponding free Mabuhay Miles will be credited to BPI Cardholder’s Mabuhay Miles account within ten (10) banking days from transaction date or until July 22, 2016.

TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO: MABUHAY MILES DAILY RAFFLE PROMO

1. The promo is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members with BPI Card.

2. To qualify, BPI Cardholder (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) must use any of his BPI Card to purchase Philippine Airlines tickets at Philippine Airlines or any of its IATA-accredited travel agency resellers during the Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm).

3. Every Php 5,000 spend using any BPI Card will entitle the cardholder one (1) raffle entry.  There will be five (5) daily winners of Mabuhay Miles:

Daily Raffle Prizes	Mabuhay Miles
1st Prize	1 winner of 29,000 Mabuhay Miles for Japan and other destinations
2nd Prize	1 winner of 24,000 Mabuhay Miles for Singapore and other destinations
3rd Prize	1 winner of 19,000 Mabuhay Miles for Hong Kong and other destinations
4th Prize	2 winners of 9,000 Mabuhay Miles for domestic destinations

4. To redeem the raffle entries, BPI Cardholder must visit the TME - BPI booth (# 185) from July 8 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

5. BPI Cardholder must present the following for verification:

• BPI Card used for the transaction
• Charge/transaction slip and Philippine Airlines Itinerary
• Mabuhay Miles Number

6. For non-Mabuhay Miles member, BPI Cardholder is required to sign up for free Mabuhay Miles membership at the TME – Mabuhay Miles booth from July 7 to 10, 2016 or through Mabuhay Miles website (www.mabuhaymiles.com).

7. BPI Cardholder must completely accomplish the raffle entry and drop in the designated drop box located at the TME – BPI booth (#185) from July 8 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.  Charge/transaction slip’s transaction date must correspond to the date indicated on the drop box.

8. Raffle draw will be held on July 15, 2016 (Friday) at the BPI Cards Head Office.  Winners will be notified via SMS and/or e-mail address within 5 (five) banking days.

9. The corresponding free Mabuhay Miles will be credited to BPI Cardholder’s Mabuhay Miles account within 10 (ten) banking days from notification or until August 5, 2016.

10. Employees of Bank of the Philippine Islands, Philippine Airlines and Travel Innovators are disqualified from the raffle promo.

TRAVEL AGENCY EXCLUSIVE: SPECIAL INSTALLMENT PLAN (S.I.P.)

1. BPI Credit Cardholders may avail of Real 0% S.I.P. in selected TME travel agencies from July 7 to 10, 2016.  Minimum S.I.P. purchase requirement and installment terms may vary per travel agency.

2. BPI Credit Cardholders may also avail of S.I.P. with low monthly add-on rate of 0.99% (from 3 months to 36 months installment terms) from any TME travel agency.

3. 100% Bonus Madness Limit will be awarded to qualified BPI Credit Cardholders.

4. Buy Now, Pay Later option is available for S.I.P. transactions with 12-month installment term and above.

Refer to the S.I.P. Terms and Conditions for more details.

Urban Living Collective to feature locally-made home products and ideas to millennials

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Two-day event to be held July 30-31 at Capitol Commons

Looking to update the look of your pad and brighten up your space with locally-made furniture and home accessories? 

Join other millennial homeowners at the Urban Living Collective, a two-day event happening on July 30 and 31 at one of the metro’s hippest lifestyle destinations, Capitol Commons.

 

Urban Living Collective will feature merchants offering a vast array of products and services that will address the needs of homeowners. At the event organized by Project 1 MNL, attendees will have a grand time shopping for items to deck their homes with—furniture, kitchenware, indoor plants, framed art, fur carpets, light boxes, vinyls and turntables, lamps, blinds, bedsheets and pillow covers, home scents, fire extinguishers, ceramics, cleaning detergents, organic snacks, and pantry favorites, among others. 

"Project 1 MNL hopes to make decorating accessible and enjoyable for a new generation of homeowners through Urban Living Collective, the team's first event that promotes affordable home design using decor and furniture pieces from local enterprises. This is a straightforward bazaar and it hopes to make interior designing less daunting to young Filipino homeowners," says Cami Revilla, Project 1 MNL head collaborator. 

Fellow head collaborator Fatima Fule adds, "Urban Living Collective is designed to cater to working millennials who live in apartments and condominiums with limited floor space, a common constraint in urban living. We hope that through this event, homeowners will realize that there are many ways to supersize the style of small spaces. It's possible to jazz up a home with limited square footage and turn it into a cosy and relaxing sanctuary." 

The event will also serve as a platform for startup entrepreneurs to showcase their products. The Philippines is a great source for furniture and home decors, thanks to easy access to raw materials as well as the country's skilled craftsmen. Some of the merchants participating in the Urban Living Collective include Gabrienne's Home Decor, The Nifty Decorator, Red Slab Pottery, Amber Lights Laguna, Lumos by Lighthouse Enterprise, Ylaya Studio, The Wheelbarrow Store, Bronco Philippines, Fake Alchemy, and The Fur Factory.

Urban Living Collective is open to the public from 10 am to 9 pm on July 30-31. The event will be held at the park of Capitol Commons, the new mixed-use space developed by Ortigas & Co. which has fostered food, shopping, and other lifestyle activities since it opened in 2013. Freebies will be available to the first 300 shoppers who will purchase at least P300 from any of the booths. The event is supported by Capitol Commons, Sharetea, OMIZU Beautifying Natural Spring Water, The Linden Suites, Real Living, and WhenInManila.com.