Shopee rounds up exceptional 2019; envisions online shopping to be more personalized, engaging, and social in 2020

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● Shopee’s in-app games were played over 1 billion times in total in 2019

● 10,000 hours of content streamed on Shopee Live a day on average

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, sums up an exceptional 2019 and outlines three defining characteristics for online shopping in 2020: Personalized, Engaging, Social. Shopee enjoyed a landmark 2019 as it pioneered industry-leading initiatives that transformed online shopping in the region. In 2020, Shopee will take its efforts to the next level by making online shopping more fun, customized, and interactive.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines said, “Shopee had an incredible 2019. We achieved new milestones by staying true to our vision of making online shopping engaging and social. This is proven by our successful in-app games and features which continue to delight millions of users daily. As e-commerce becomes the norm in the coming years, the next challenge is to make shopping online more personal and customized for each user. Shopee believes this to be the future of online shopping and we are committed to making it a reality.”

Shopee led the way for Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market in 2019

Shopee extended its market leadership in 2019, driven by its successful strategy to forge a social and engaging shopping experience. Fun is at the heart of the Shopee experience as its popular in-app games and features entertained shoppers across the region:

● Over 1 billion plays recorded on Shopee’s wide range of in-app games in 2019

● 10,000 hours of content streamed on Shopee Live a day on average

Sellers and brand partners also saw tremendous growth on Shopee in 2019. Sellers across the region experienced a steady increase in orders throughout the year, especially during the busy year-end shopping period. In addition, more brands and retailers joined Shopee to reach more customers, as the product assortment on Shopee Mall doubled in 2019.

Powered by its successful strategy, Shopee was crowned the number one shopping app in Southeast Asia and Taiwan by Monthly Active Users (MAU) in the second and third quarter of 2019. In addition, Shopee set new records during the year-end shopping season, highlighted by 80 million items sold in just 24 hours at its annual finale, Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

2019 Highlights at Shopee Philippines

2019 was a fruitful and fulfilling year for Shopee Philippines, as it achieved several major milestones for users. Key highlights include:

● Provide non-stop entertainment for Filipinos: Celebrated the beginning of the Christmas season with its first-ever TV show, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special. Millions of Filipinos joined in the fun to catch their favourite celebrities, including Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista. 

● Announce Filipino Popstar Royalty as new brand ambassador: Sarah Geronimo joined in the fun to celebrate Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale as Shopee brand ambassador. Shopee recorded millions of online views for its commercial with Sarah Geronimo for Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price sale.

● Deepen user engagement with Shopee Live: Rolled out in-app livestreaming feature in April to provide shoppers an innovative and social shopping experience. Consumers can watch Shopee Live to score exclusive deals, connect with their favorite celebrities, and get Shopee vouchers. 

The future of online shopping: Personalized, Engaging, Social 

Shopee foresees online shopping to be even more personalized, engaging, and social in 2020. In line with this vision, Shopee will introduce new platform innovations to bring users a fun and personalized shopping experience in the new year: 

● Personalized shopping with data and artificial intelligence (AI): Shopee will deepen its use of AI and big data to curate a more personalized shopping journey for users. For example in 2019, Shopee leveraged deep learning for its recommendation engine to bring users customized shopping suggestions based on purchase and browsing data. 

● Leveling up user-engagement with new in-app games: Shopee will also innovate its collection of in-app games to bring users more fun and entertainment. In the Philippines, Shopee rolled out its latest horoscope game, the 2020 Fortune Forecast, to mark the beginning of the new year and to allow Filipinos to read their fortune for the year ahead.

● Deeper social interaction on Shopee Feed: Finally, users in all markets can expect an upgraded social experience through Shopee Feed by the first quarter of 2020. Shopee Feed offers various social functions for users to create content and interact with friends, fellow buyers, and sellers on Shopee. 

Yu closed: “I believe that online shopping should bring fun and joy to people. Everyone at Shopee is working hard to make shopping engaging, social, and personalized as e-commerce continues to evolve in our region. We are thrilled at what is to come in 2020 and we look forward to another fruitful year.”

Visa and Ayala Malls Cinemas Announce Contactless Acceptance in the Philippines

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Visa has announced that Filipinos can now use their contactless cards to make payments at 19 Ayala Malls Cinemas across the country. This is part of Visa’s goal to expand contactless acceptance at more merchant outlets in the country.

The contactless terminals have been implemented across Ayala Malls Cinemas, in partnership with Global Payments. The introduction of contactless payments at Ayala Malls Cinemas brings greater convenience and payment options for Filipinos who are embracing a cashless lifestyle.

“We’ve seen more Filipinos use their contactless cards for shopping and entertainment purchases since we introduced this secure and convenient mode of payment a couple of years ago,” shared Dan Wolbert, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam. “Contactless payments are steadily increasing and are being embraced as a payment of choice by Filipinos. Based on our data, we noted high double-digit year-on-year increase in contactless spend and transactions.

“Ayala Malls is one of the biggest shopping mall retailers in the country, and a strategic partner of Visa to help transform payment innovation in the country. Visa is excited to partner Ayala Malls on more initiatives to create seamless payment experiences for consumers and expand our merchant acceptance footprint in the country,” added Dan.

“Ayala Malls is all about creating special moments for our mall-goers, as embodied by our tagline, ‘Awaken Amazing’”, said Ayala Malls Marketing Director Eunice G. Velasco. “We are happy to work with Visa to provide treats that will delight our customers who are making use of Visa's convenient and safe contactless feature. We hope this partnership will encourage our customers to appreciate the ease of contactless transactions.”

Visa and Ayala Malls Cinemas have introduced a campaign, dubbed Fri-dates with Visa. On every Friday from January 17 to March 27, movie-goers who visit one of the 19 participating Ayala Malls Cinemas can enjoy complimentary popcorn when they watch a movie. All they need to do is purchase two (2) movie tickets, and tap to pay with their Visa contactless cards.

SM distributes boxes of water relief to Taal eruption victims in Batangas, Lipa

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SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and SM Foundation Inc. head to the evacuation centers in Batangas and Lipa to distribute boxes of 6.6L bottled water to the affected residents of the recent Taal volcano eruption. 

The boxes of bottled water were given out to the victims who are temporarily residing in evacuation centers in Sto. Toribio, Banay-Banay, and Inosloban-Maraouy in Lipa and Batangas City Coliseum in Batangas. 

SM Supermalls has partnered with the Philippine National Red Cross to extend urgent relief support and assistance to affected communities through its 12 malls in South Luzon. Those who wish to donate may drop-off their in-kind donations at the designated Oplan Tulong Express booths in the following SM malls: Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Molino, Rosario, Trece Martires, Imus, Sta. Rosa, San Pablo, Calamba, Batangas, Lipa, and Lucena.

For updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its Facebook page @smsupermalls.

Flying Carnival 2020 in Carmona, Cavite: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies

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For over two decades, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, known as “The Weekend of Everything that Flies,” has been the most highly anticipated and longest-running sports aviation event in Asia. 

Over the years, it has stayed true to its longtime objectives: to spark interest in aviation; to instill discipline in young pilots; and to impart a spirit of volunteerism to the whole community. 

Continuing to spread this advocacy across the Philippines, the organizers will be launching “The Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies,” a 3-day spectacle of hot air balloons, helicopters and air sport events, combined with aviation career seminars, fly markets, food booths and family entertainment! The event will be held at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite on March 6-8, 2020. 

Set in a more comfortable viewing space, spectators will be treated to the sight of early morning balloon flights followed by non-stop flying exhibitions – paragliding, skydiving, helicopter demonstrations, RC control line exhibitions and kite flying.

Visitors can wander through a carnival setting, with food booths and entertainment for the whole family. Aviation souvenirs and unique finds can be bought at the Fly Market, and the weekend evenings will be capped off by a magical hot air balloon nightglow and fireworks display.

Those considering a career in aviation can attend the Aviation Career Seminars to be given by renowned aviators and industry practitioners – Fighter pilots from the Philippine Air Force; Naval Air Group pilots from the Philippine Navy; a female captain from Cebu Pacific Air, and Air Traffic Controller from the Air Traffic Service. They will be joined by FAI World Record holder from Spain, Michel Gordillo; Hot Air Balloon pilot from the United Kingdom, Pete Bish; and Capt. Joy Roa of Asian Air Safari. The seminars will be available to Business Class ticket holders. Seminar attendees will be given a certificate of completion, and can enjoy meals and gain admission to the event.

Those who wish to experience the carnival in comfort can opt to get the First Class Ticket, which allows an all-access pass to the event, including meals, private viewing areas, and access to the aviation seminars and air-conditioned bazaar.

The event is co-presented by Okada Manila, the country’s ultra luxury integrated resort, and Rewards Circle. 

For tickets and other information, visit www.philballoonfest.net or stay up-to-date with event info by following @PIHABF on Facebook, and @philballoonfest on Instagram.

Coming down for Sinulog this weekend? Remember, don’t pay cash, PayMaya! PayMaya powers a more exciting, hassle-free and rewarding experience at Sinulog Festival!

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As millions of Filipinos gather in Cebu in time to celebrate the annual lively and colorful Sinulog Festival to honor Señor Santo Niño, they can look forward to an exciting, hassle-free, and rewarding experience with the help of PayMaya.

Whether it’s flying down to experience the traditional festivities or taking on a gastronomic adventure, PayMaya has teamed up with the biggest merchants and establishments all around Cebu to offer festival-goers seamless payments experience and exclusive cashback deals every time they use their PayMaya app or card for their transactions. 

“PayMaya’s growing cashless ecosystem in Cebu allows festival-goers to have a more convenient, worry-free and at the same time, rewarding experience as they revel in the festivities of Sinulog. They can benefit from using PayMaya for any payment transactions and avoid the hassles of bringing cash or loose coins when booking flights, accommodations or activities, dining in restaurants or even buying pasalubong!” PayMaya Head of Marketing Mark Dee said.

To have a relaxing and comfortable stay in Cebu, festival-goers can check out PayMaya’s partner hotels such as Maayo Hotel, Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cityscape Hotels, Chambre Hotel, and GV Hotel. 

They can also indulge and satisfy food cravings at uniquely Cebu restaurants accepting PayMaya QR and card payments such as Zubuchon, Bo’s Coffee, House of Lechon, Maya, Abaca, Tavolata, Luncheonette, Red Lizard, Phát Phõ, Café Racer, Lantaw, Mismukuno, Mooon Café, Sushi Boy, MyJoy, Bigby's and The Dessert Factory. 

For a more hassle-free Sinulog shopping experience, they can also take advantage of using PayMaya at retail stores like The SM Store, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustans Supermarket, Gaisano Brothers, and Prince Hypermart, and Cebu’s homegrown retail brand for pasalubong shopping, Island Souvenirs. 

Theme parks such as Cebu Safari and Adventure Park and Anjo World Theme Park are also now partnered with PayMaya to bring cashless convenience for those looking for thrilling adventures or more ways to have fun! 

It’s definitely more exciting to go cashless in Cebu with PayMaya as festival-goers can get up to 100% cashback when they use PayMaya QR for their purchases. Through PayMaya’s Double Cashback weekend promo, they also have two chances of scoring up to 100% cashback when they shop using PayMaya QR.

On top of that, they can also score an additional P150 when they have an accumulated spend of P5,000 via PayMaya QR, and another P150 when they spend the same amount using the PayMaya card! This promo runs until January 31, 2020. 

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, there’s time to sign up before flying off to Cebu for Sinulog weekend! Get P50 when you download the PayMaya app and upgrade your account using the code: PAYMAYASINULOG. 

To find out more about all the exclusive deals that you can get with your PayMaya account, visitwww.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant kicks off with message of self-care

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The search for the most beautiful and empowered Filipinas is now over!

(L-R) Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio, Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms.Silka 1st Runner Up 2019 Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019 Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu

Now on its 12th year, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant, one of the most-awaited beauty pageants in the country, serves as an avenue to celebrate diversity among Filipina women by providing regional and cultural representation nationally.

Twenty-six candidates each representing different provinces who have won their respective regional titles, vied for the title of Miss Silka Philippines 2019.

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s big winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga. On top of that, P100,000 worth of donations will be given to her chosen charity. Other winners are: Ms. Silka 1st Runner Up 2019, Angelica Corporal of Bulacan who wins P100,000; Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019, Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio who gets P70,000; and Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019, Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu who bags P50,000.

One of the big winners of the special awards was Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, who aside from her 1st Runner Up finish, also bagged the win for Ms. Talent 2019, Ms. Photogenic 2019, and Best in Evening Gown. The other winners of the special awards were Ms. Swimwear 2019 Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms. Juicy Cologne 2019 Kathlyn Camille Lee from Davao, and Ms. Casual Wear 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio. The special awards for Ms. Congeniality and Popular Choice Award were also presented during the finals which were won by Jewel Alexandria Palacat from Ilocandia and Angela Milvie Bucu of Leyte, respectively. A consolation prize of P6,000 each were given to the 22 other contestants. All the contestants were also given Silka products gift packs.

Singer, Actress and Host Yanah Laurel and Radio DJ Sean Kyle hosted the grand coronation day. Multi-awarded versatile actress and television personality Angelica Panganiban, the new face of Silka Green Papaya Soap; and R&B crooner Jason Dy, also graced the most awaited grand occasion. The Swimwear and Talent Competition were held on Nov. 27-28 at URBN Bar Timog, Quezon City and Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center respectively.

Beyond beauty and glamour, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 pageant aims to serve as an inspiration to all Filipinas to value self-care or more known in Filipino as “alaga.”

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga.

"We want to focus on and remove the stigma from self-love, self-care, and independence.” said Eunice de Belen, Senior Brand Manager of Silka. Each queen has their own advocacy and fought for the title currently held by Maraiah Queen Arceta from Cebu. “We want all Filipinas to know that self-care or “alaga sa sarili” is essential. It is not about being wrapped up in oneself, as it strengthens and enables us to fully support and take care of others (our loved ones), contributing positively to community, society, and one’s chosen advocacy. After all, we cannot give what we do not have. Caring “alaga” has to start from oneself. Once you do that, you’ll see how much more you can give ‘alaga’ to others.” de Belen said.

For more information about Silka and the pageant:

Visit https://www.facebook.com/SilkaSkincare and follow us on Instagram at @SilkaSkincare.

DLSU IS Student Shines in International Science and Math Olympiad

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De La Salle University Integrated School Grade 4 student, Aaron Antonio, recently won at the 9th Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools (ASMOPSS) held in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.

ASMPOSS is an international competition that encourages young students to embrace Science and Math from an early age, and enhance the development of alliances amongst countries within the Asian region in the field of primary and secondary school education especially in Science and Mathematics.

The competition is conducted for two days, one for the individual competition and the other for the team competition. The Individual Competition consists of short answer questions, multiple choice questions and long answer questions. The Team Competition consists of Science experiment problems, Mathematics exploration problems, and mixed Science and Mathematics investigation.

Prior to his 2nd runner-up ASMOPSS finish in the team round, Aaron Antonio bagged a gold medal and received a global ranking of 26th at the Vanda International Science Competition. Held annually around the globe, Vanda focuses on the students’ ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid them in solving the question. 

Jollibee does it again with a catchy new Burger Steak commercial : Get ready to LSS to their new jingle!

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Beefy na, saucy pa! Jollibee’s Burger Steak commercials have always been catchy, and the latest ad for the beefy-saucy linamnam ulam rice meal is no different!

Popular Filipina actress, host, and singer Anne Curtis returns in this new video to promote Jollibee Burger Steak—but this time, she is joined by none other than the Popstar Royalty herself, Sarah Geronimo, to sing the new jingle, based on the latter’s 2014 hit “Kilometro”!

The LSS-worthy jingle, as always, perfectly captures and illustrates the beefy and saucy goodness of Jollibee Burger Steak made with 100% pure beef patty and flavorful mushroom sauce.

“After previous Burger Steak commercials with catchy jingles succeeded in making their mark in local pop culture and making Filipinos crave for its beefy-saucy linamnam-ulam goodness, we knew we had to do it again, but bigger this time,” said Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Marketing Director for Core Products. “We know this new jingle will definitely keep Jollibee fans coming back for more of their favorite Jollibee Burger Steak.”

Watch the new Jollibee Burger Steak commercial played at facebook.

When you hear the new song and the craving hits, have the beefy-saucy linamnam ulam Jollibee Burger Steak! It’s available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru for only PHP 50.00 for 1-pc. Burger Steak Solo. For more updates on Jollibee products, don’t forget to Like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Nurturing Spaces for the Future: UP BSID Class of 2020 Presents The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC)

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University of the Philippine BSID Class of 2020 with ID 179: Special Project in Interior Design presents their beneficiary, the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC).

This is a capstone course of the BS Interior Design Program of the UP Diliman Clothing, Textiles and Interior Department (CTID). 

It involves planning, designing, and execution of the project for a beneficiary collectively chosen by the class.

"With the value of service learning imbibed by the university, we shall apply  our learnings from our previous years in the institution to advocate the importance of a positive and nurturing environment in a child's early years that lead to their holistic growth."        

                                                              - - - UP BS Interior Design Class of 2020

Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) is a non-formal, non-structured alternative learning environment meant to provide a comfortable and safe environment for children ages 1.6  to 5.5 years old, under the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) based in Diliman, Quezon City. Their goals are to meet the developmental needs of the children in a gender-fair and peaceful environment, and to promote positive self-concept in children.

Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) started as a special project of the UP Center for

Women's and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), formerly called UP Center for Women's Studies AP CWS) and the UP CWS Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI). It was conceived in response to the result of a UPCWS commissioned 1995 feasibility study on support system for working mothers in UP Diliman through the establishment of a daycare facility in campus. 

The KDCC as a non-formal, non-structured learning environment focuses on the positive self-image and love of learning. It has a "play-centered and homelike environment" that engages in "gender-fair and appropriate learning activities" to ensure "“holistic development and self-directed learning" It also networks with various colleges and student organizations for special activities and programs. And furthermore, parents, guardians and caregivers or yayas are regularly provided with gender responsive seminars on childhood care and development, laws, and other women's/gender related issues.

Project Kalinga aims to nurture spaces for the future. The areas which have undergone renovation are the reception area, teacher’s room, recreation area, kitchen area, storage room, and toilet. 

To support Project Kalinga, you may deposit to BDO Savings Account 0027-7013-2144 under the name Steffi Kay C. Yuquimpo.

You may also donate via GoGetFunding with the website tinyurl.com/BSID2020KalingaFunding

Visit https://www.facebook.com/UPBSID2020/

GCash is now available as a payment method for the App Store and other Apple services in the Philippines

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GCash is now available as a payment method for Apple services in the Philippines. Customers can use their GCash account to pay for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, and iTunes Store purchases, iCloud storage and more.

The addition of GCash as an Apple ID payment method offers a new way to pay for Apple services without needing a credit card and still allows for easy, one-tap purchasing from all Apple devices. GCash does not share your account information with Apple, making it simple and private.

Customers can manage their Apple ID payment information in Settings on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, or on their Mac or PC.

For more information on how to add GCash as a payment method, please visit https://www.gcash.com/apple-services and http://www.wearegcash.com/.

To Link GCash to your Apple ID now, please click here.

Meralco rates down to start off 2020

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a Php 0.41 per kilowatt hour (kWh) reduction in power rates to welcome the new year. The downward adjustment this month equates to PhP 82 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh. Notably, this month’s overall rate is significantly lower than that of January 2019. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the overall rate reduction is primarily due to the cost reduction of power from Meralco’s Power Supply Agreements (PSAs). For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.ph or its social media accounts on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco).

Red Ribbon's caps off 40th year spreading Holiday cheer

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In the true spirit of sharing and giving, Red Ribbon made the holiday season extra sweet and special as they gifted 1,500delectable Triple Chocolate Rolls to families and individual residents of Tanay, Rizal, at The Carmel of Mary Star of the Sea Convent, and to inmates at the BJMP and PNP. This generous, heartwarming Christmas gesture was conducted in time for the culmination of Red Ribbon’s 40th Anniversary.

An elderly man receives his Triple Chocolate Roll, a heartwarming gift this holiday season.

Tanay resident feels emotional upon receiving Red Ribbon’s gift. 

Beaming smiles of happiness as mothers proudly show-off their Triple Chocolate Rolls.

Kids are excited to bring home and share the sweetness of Red Ribbon.

Lay volunteers of The Mount Carmel Sisters pose with Tanay Municipal Jail officer while preparing the Triple Chocolate Rolls for distribution.

Cozy co-living spaces soon to rise in Filinvest City

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Filinvest has taken another step in responding to demands of co-living spaces with The Crib – a three-tower development along Corporate Woods Avenue that offers affordable yet comfortableand secure residence for students and employees, particularly those studying and working within the vicinity of Filinvest City.

(L-R) Architects Juan Seriña, Jr. and Raymond Hernandez of H1 Architecture and Design; Daphne Sanchez, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. VP, Project Development and Marketing; Catherine Ilagan, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. president and COO; Winnifredo Lim, Filinvest Land, Inc. SVP, chief technical planning officer; Eliseo Aurellado, Metro Stonerich vice chairman & COO; and Fernando Villanueva, International Trading Corp.manager

The first to rise is The Crib’s Tower A, an 11-storey building that offers a fun, hip alternative to old-style dormitories with full amenities to support and complement the busy, active lifestyles of millennials. It is designed for people who are just starting to live independently and looking for a second home that is customizable to suit their preferences, but without sacrificing their personal enjoyment and needs.

Ideal for those who want to explore their unique styles and express their creativity and independence in fun ways, The Crib features common areas with free Wi-Fi such as a peaceful study area, a lounge area that has a pantry area where people can gather and collaborate creatively, while each unit is airconditioned and fully furnished with built in closets, comfortable beds and storage spaces for each tenant. They will also feel safe and secure with their own RFID personal keycards, 24-hour security service and CCTV installed in strategic areas.

“The Crib was developed in response to the increasing demand for decent yet affordable long-term accommodations that offer hotel-like amenities, and near schools or workplaces of individuals whose primary residences are far,” says Filinvest Alabang Inc. president Catherine Ilagan. “More importantly, they will have more time to enjoy what truly matters in their journey as young adults.”

Strategically located at Bloc 10 beside Far Eastern University within the live, work, play community of Filinvest City, The Crib allows its tenants to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. It is also right beside The Crib Mall and is a walk away from Asian Hospital, transport hubs, as well as lifestyle, dining and entertainment centers such as the Festival Mall and WestGate. Easy access to green, open spaces that are ideal for recreational and fitness activities also promotewellness and a sense of community.

Ensuring that The Crib lives up to its name as a world class development, Filinvest has tapped top global consultants and partners who have collaborated with some of their iconic developments, including H1 Architecure and Designs, Metro Stonerich as the general contractor, and International Trading Corporation. 

The Crib, with its fresh, one-of-a-kind living concept, is definitely a welcome development in the fast-growing and changing the urban landscape of Metro South.

Solane Villanueva Plant joins Rescue MARCH Challenge

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ILC Villanueva Plant recently participated in the RESCUE MARCH (Mass Assembly for Rescue & Care for Humanity) CHALLENGE that was spearheaded by STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI), an independent power producer operating in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

ILC Villanueva Plant Emergency Response team

The Rescue MARCH Challenge is an activity that aims to simulate an anticipated big earthquake and how rescuers would respond to such emergency. Presuming that roads and transportation would be unavailable for use, rescuers would have to withstand going on foot across the city to search for survivors. They must also be able to properly run life-saving emergency procedures.

The program was also organized to show appreciation to the various rescue and emergency first responders around the municipalities of Tagaloan and Villanueva such as the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Red Cross, to name a few. The sole private company invited was Isla LPG Villanueva Plant, assisted by Shell Bitumen.

In total distance, the responders traveled 6.3 kilometers on foot, in their respective rescue uniforms with PPEs (personal protective equipment).

“This march was an endurance test for the responders; with direct sunlight and heat combined with the full PPE covering and exhaustion, it was indeed a challenge—which the responders handled well,” said Mr.Clark Publico, ILC Villanueva Plant operations executive.

The march lasted for an hour. In comparison to actual emergency response, this has proven that the ILC Emergency Response Team is truly capable and prepared in the event of disasters. 

Let the memory live again with ‘Cats’ at SM Cinema

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SM Cinema brings you Cats, a movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

Cats tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and their annual Jellicle Ball, a ceremony where a cat from the said tribe is chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be granted a new life. We follow Victoria, a new cat taken in by the Jellicles when they witness her being thrown out by her owner, as she learns about her new home and all the unique cats.

Full of magic and music, Cats features a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Hudson as Grizabella, Ian McKellen as Gus, Jason Derulo as Rum Tum Tugger, Judi Dench as Old Deuteronomy, James Corden as Bustopher Jones, Idris Alba as Macavity, Rebel Wilson as Jennyanydots, Taylor Swift as Bombalurina, and Francesca Hayward as Victoria.

Cats is a fun family film filled with memorable moments and songs to enjoy with your loved ones and what better way than to watch it than in Director’s Club Cinema, SM Cinema’s premiere theatre featuring plush leather seats and an in-house butler service so you never have to miss a single second of the movie. We will definitely be singing along once they sing ‘Memory’! SM Cinema Director’s Club is available in eleven(11) branches: SM Aura Premier, SM BF Paranaque, SM East Ortigas, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, S’Maison, The Podium, SM Puerto Princesa, SM Seaside Cebu City, SM Cagayan de Oro Downtown Premier and SM Fairview.

Watch Cats starting January 8 at any of the 60 SM Cinema branches nationwide! Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

Mindanao restaurateur wins 2019 CMA

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Eduardo Azores (4th from left), Citi Microentrepreneurship Award (CMA) National Winner leads this year’s batch ofmicroentrepreneurs recognized for their outstanding achievements, joined by National Selection Committee Co-Chairs Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Benjamin Diokno (standing, left) and Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (standing, right) with member Imelda Nicolas (standing, center.) This year’s winners include (L-R): Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year Romualdo Blanco, Jr., Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rolando Pega, Special Awardee for Preservation of Traditions Caroline Jamias, Regional Awardee for Luzon Lea Mancera, Special Awardee for Agri Micro-business Rosanna Sinapilo, Regional Awardee for Mindanao Lucrecia Neri and Regional Awardee for Visayas Merly Domingo.

Try Shopee’s Cashback This New Year To Enjoy Extra Savings While Shopping : Enjoy 20% cashback daily until January 15 at the New Year Cashback Sale

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, rings in the new year with upsized cashback at New Year Cashback Sale. Cashback is a type of reward that returns a percentage of the amount users have paid for an item. Users can enjoy up to 20% cashback daily when they shop on Shopee until January 15.

Read on to learn how to use Shopee’s cashback feature:

1. Claim cashback vouchers

Redeem cashback vouchers by clicking on the cashback icon on the homepage. Users can also claim additional cashback vouchers at campaigns, in-app games and Shopee Live.

2. Use cashback vouchers to earn extra Shopee coins

Apply cashback voucher upon check out. A percentage of the amount paid will return to the user’s account in the form of Shopee coins.

3. Claim Shopee coins 

Claim Shopee coins once order has been received. The amount will then be automatically placed in the user’s coins wallet.

4. Use the Shopee coins

Shopee coins can be used to get discounts on the future purchases as well as to redeem more chances to play in-app games. More offers await users when they click the coins rewards icon in the homepage. 

Using cashback is easy! Get exciting deals and promotions at Shopee New Year Cashback Sale up until its finale sale on January 15. 

Look out for the following exciting promotions and activities:

● 20% Cashback Daily: Earn 20% cashback by redeeming daily cashback vouchers with no cap and no minimum spend.

● Shopee Live: Get cashback vouchers and Shopee coins during an upsized 3-hour livestream on January 10, from 6 to 9 PM.

● Free Shipping: Look out for free shipping with no minimum spend throughout the campaign. 

● 50% Off Deals: Check out deals up to 50% off on Saturday, January 11.

Find out more about Shopee New Year Cashback Sale at https://shopee.ph/new-year-sale. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.