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XTREME Appliances opens its first SM Concept Store branch in Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte, Philippines - Just in time for the upcoming Holiday season, one of the leading local appliance brands, XTREME Appliances, opened its first-ever concept store inside SM Malls yesterday, September 30, 2022.
(From left to right: Retail Head Meng Melgar, Councilor Eliza Huergula Llovit, President Adrian Lim, Councilor Jose Angelo Corretes, VP for Business Development Marky Del Mundo, Brand Marketing Manager Paula Dizon, and SM DAET Representatives)
The Grand Opening was led by XTREME Appliances' President Mr. Adrian Lim, Vice President for Business Development Mr. Mark Del Mundo, Retail Head Mr. Romeo Melgar, and Brand Marketing Manager Ms. Paula Katrina Dizon, together with Daet Municipal Councilor Eliza Llovit and Councilor Jose Angelo Corretes, and with the regional media in attendance. They were also joined by SM Daet Assistant Mall Manager Ms. Rachel Odda with the Leasing Manager Grace Dynne Isidro,
The newest concept store, located on the 2nd level of SM Daet, will serve customers in the whole province of Camarines Norte, especially in the nearby municipalities of San Vicente, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Vinzons, Talisay, Basud, and Mercedes. It will carry the brand's full line-up of products from entertainment, cooling, and home-kitchen appliances.
"Every Filipino deserves a trusted appliance brand that is worth every peso. That's why we at XTREME Appliances continuously expand in different parts of the country to make our products accessible to more Filipinos", shares Mr. Lim. "We are very happy and excited with our partnership with SM, this only marks the start, we will open more concept stores in different SM Mall branches in the coming months", he added.
What to expect
To celebrate the Grand Opening, XTREME Appliances offers exciting deals to Bicolanos. Starting September 30 until October 7, buyers of any participating products will get up to P8,700 worth of appliances as a freebie, plus a discount on selected items awaits.
“We received a warm welcome from our fellow Bicolanos during our soft opening, that’s why we’d like to extend this exclusive deal as our way of saying thank you. Imagine buying only one (1) product but you will go home with an additional of at least two (2) to four (4) more appliances”, shares Ms. Dizon.
XTREME Appliance owners and fans are encouraged to join the XTREME Appliances community page where members get to know more about the brand, interact with other members, and receive exclusive promos/discounts. Users can share their experiences and tips.
As of September 2022, XTREME
Appliances has over sixty concept stores nationwide.
About XTREME Appliances
XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and light commercial appliances like TV, Air Conditioner, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Gas Range, and many more.
To know more about XTREME Appliances please like and follow XTREME Appliances Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
Magical, mystery-filled Viu Originals that will make you believe in second chances
Hop aboard your couch for another emotional K-drama ride with the family. Catch these new, exciting ‘second chance’ shows on Viu through your PLDT Home Fiber.
Humanity has always had a fascination with the afterlife — an unsolved riddle embedded in some religions and cultures since time immemorial. Buddhists and Hindus believe in reincarnation while Christians believe in eternal life.
The concept is also popular in Korean culture. The K-drama industry, in particular, isn’t shy when it comes to exploring death and rebirth so much so it has spawned a new genre — Second Chances.
There’s the time-travel historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), where the epilogue hints at the star-crossed lovers meeting each other again in the present time after a tragic ending to their previous romance. There’s also the fantasy-thriller romcom My Love From the Star (2013), where an immortal alien lead finds the reincarnated version of his true love who had died several hundred years ago. These two shows are some of the über-popular dramas touching on the concept of “second chances” — made available on top K-content streaming service Viu.
K-drama fans can access unlimited entertainment and seamless viewing experience using their PLDT Home Fiber. At P80/month, PLDT Home offers the cheapest Viu Premium access in the Philippines and charges it to every subscriber’s monthly bill hassle-free.
For those on the hunt for the biggest second chance shows, Viu has got you covered. For starters, there are Viu Originals Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her — all of which are sure to take viewers through journeys of rebirth, redemption, and justice.
What’s hot now on Viu
What makes second chance dramas so popular? Maybe it’s how the viewers resonate with the characters’ quest to fix the “timeline” for the better and eventually redeem themselves.
Again My Life explores this arc. Based on Kim Hae-nal's popular webtoon, the story follows Kim Hee-woo (Lee Joon-gi) — a man who rises from the bottom of his high school class to becoming one of his city's hotshot prosecutors. Unfortunately, Kim Hee-woo meets his untimely death in the hands of unidentified men, found to be connected to a corruption investigation on a politician he is handling. But his story isn’t over just yet as a run-in with a sympathetic Grim Reaper gives him a second chance at life. Brought back to his time as a high school student, Kim Hee-woo now sets out on a retributive mission to solve the mystery that ended his past life.
Not everyone gets to be reborn, though. Redemption and second chances can also come through ghostly assistance. In the mystery romcom series From Now On, Showtime, a third-eye-possessing magician Cha Cha-woong (Park Hae-jin) reluctantly pairs up with police officer Go Seul-hae (Jin Ki-joo). As Cha Cha-woong’s special talent gets discovered, he is roped in Go Seul-hae’s mission to solve crimes in their city. To get to the bottom of these cases, the duo commissions the help of, yes, ghost witnesses and the victims themselves.
Similar tropes have been explored in K-dramas but with a magician as the main character, Cha Cha-woong makes crime solving a little more fun with his tricks and disguises.
Of all these stories, one might say the best kind of ‘second chance’ is when the character doesn’t have to die — just like in Why Her. This new Viu Original makes a perfect case for a second chance series rooted in everyday life.
Why Her follows the story of Oh Soo-jae (Seo Hyun-jin), the youngest partner of a top law firm known for her drive, desire to win, and take-no-prisoners approach to her cases. Her flourishing career comes crashing down when office politics and a corrupt law firm chairman demotes her for sticking her nose in a case involving the very firm she works for. Oh Soo-jae is then forced out of her company, taking a position as a professor in a local law school.
Unwilling to endure injustice and see the end of all she’s worked for, Oh Soo-jae stages a comeback by working on the case that has ruined her career. In the process, she meets law student Gong Chan (Hwang In-yeop) who may just be the key to break the case wide open and help Soo-jae get her second chance at the top.
Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her — three different shows with distinct stories and character motivations, but carrying one message: that people can always right their wrongs and strive to be better.
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Watch Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; Why Her; and more of the hottest Viu Originals through a Viu Premium access – powered by PLDT Home’s fastest and strongest connections. Enjoy more of the biggest content in Korea and across Asia with no ads and with same-day subtitled releases for select titles at just P80/month – the cheapest in the Philippines – through your PLDT Home Fiber. Automatically opt for convenient payment by charging your Viu Premium subscription fee to your PLDT Home account. Subscribe now by visiting https://pldthome.com/viu.
2GO joins 33rd Philippine Travel Mart with a Php22 Holidaze Sale!
Travelers, especially those who wish to go
home to their provinces early for the holidays, are in for another treat as 2GO
Travel offers its Holidaze Sale with promo fares for as low as Php22
for voyages from Manila to Cebu, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Puerto
Princesa, and Coron vice versa.
Those coming from the South Luzon area can
also avail of promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Batangas to
Puerto Princesa, Coron, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan De Oro.
Likewise, passengers can purchase tickets for
as low as Php222 for voyages from Manila to Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Dipolog,
Ozamis, and Zamboanga, vice versa.
Fares
include a generous 50kg baggage allowance, giving travelers more space
for pasalubongs and other items bought during their trips. Pasalubongs such as
cake products, brownies, and even merchandise can also be bought aboard 2GO
vessels. Passengers are also in for a sailcation once they go aboard,
with spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food
and drink, onboard activities, and views of the country’s beautiful islands
from its famous sundeck.
Travelers may score this deal at the Philippine
Travel Mart (PTM), with the theme “Safe
Travels,” at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 30 to
October 2. 2GO is participating in the expo and continues to encourage Safe,
Sulit, Saya domestic sea travel as we anticipate peak travel in the last
quarter of 2022.
Passengers
may also book their voyages online at travel.2go.com.ph.
Travel
period for the sale is from October 15 to December 15.
For
more inquiries, passengers may call (02)-85287000.
“Filipinos are fun and festive, and it’s best done when traveling together,
whether with family, loved ones and friends. With our Holidaze Sale, sea
travelers will be able to experience memorable sailebrations even before
reaching their destinations,” says Blessie Cruz, 2GO's Group Head for
Marketing.
Companies
and groups can also arrange fun team buildings and business planning on 2GO
vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. These serve as
unique and enjoyable event venues with facilities that can accommodate
gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up
and live entertainment during evening functions.
September 30, 2022
Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola: foodpanda pays tribute to senior Ka-panda riders
Creating a sense of belonging among its employees and freelance partners has always been one of the core values of leading quick-commerce platform provider foodpanda.
foodpanda embraces the differences that
make each employee and its freelance delivery partners unique and exceptional.
No matter where they came from or what their age is, their valuable service and
unparalleled dedication is recognized in the company.
In a society that tells us that our age
defines our competence, our stamina, and our ability to learn new things, it’s
remarkable how senior Ka-panda riders thrive and continue to provide for their
families.
Recently, foodpanda held an initiative
called Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo
at Lola program wherein chosen senior Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite
and Baguio were given Php 50,000 worth of items from foodpanda’s grocery arm
pandamart and partner brands Cebuana Lhuillier, Generika, and TOP Vision
Optical.
Joining the foodpanda Philippines
Operations team in bringing smiles to the faces of our youngest (at heart)
delivery partners were their fellow Ka-panda partner riders and foodpanda
ambassadors Mama
Lors and SPC Dancing Riders.
Joel M. Logdat, Nestor O. Pador, and
Emelinda Galauran are the lucky Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite.
Emelinda is a 63-year-old female freelance
rider who used to be a tricycle driver. As the breadwinner of her family, she
decided to become a foodpanda delivery partner to support their needs.
She couldn’t contain her excitement and
gratitude when foodpanda came to her home with surprises for her and the whole
family. She says, “Nakakataba ng puso na kinikilala yung paghihirap namin sa
pagiging freelancer. Masaya ako sa trabaho dahil mababait ang customers sa
tulad kong may edad na. Lahat ng ginagawa ko ay para sa aking pamilya kaya
naman nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa foodpanda sa mga oportunidad na ibinibigay
sa amin.”
Meanwhile, William R. Paranes and Johnny R.
Catchero from Baguio are also among the recipients of the initiative.
Johnny is a 64-year old Ka-panda partner
rider from Baguio who lost his job when the pandemic hit.
“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil sa foodpanda
nagkaroon ako ng trabaho sa gitna ng pandemya. Alam kong senior citizen na ako
pero hindi sila nagdalawang-isip na tanggapin ako. Mas naging maganda pa nga
yung kalusugan ko dahil nakakalabas ako kumpara pag nandito lang sa bahay. May
mga nagiging kaibigan din akong customers na magagalang sa mga senior citizen
na katulad ko. Lagi silang nagbibigay ng tip bilang pasasalamat daw nila,” he
happily shares.
foodpanda users can also create their own
memorable experiences and stories just by using the app to order food and other
daily essentials. When they order, they can also show appreciation to the
delivery partners through the app’s tipping feature with a minimum amount of
Php 20 via credit card or e-wallet, and the full amount goes to the rider.
With foodpanda’s Ka-panda senior citizens
continuing to be delivery heroes for the company and its customers, it is truly
creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
Learn more about Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola and foodpanda's rider community on Facebook and TikTok.
Cignal Entertainment’s ‘Sing Galing’ Editions Win Big at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022
The film and television production arm of Cignal TV, Cignal Entertainment, continues its winning streak as editions of its musical videoke singing reality game show, Sing Galing, bagged several awards as National Winners for various categories at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Among the accolades Cignal Entertainment received for Sing Galing are Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Program for Sing Galing: Sing-Lebrity Edition, Best Children’s Program for Sing Galing Kids, and Best Voice Artist for Sing Galing’s Show Suzuki.
Best Voice Artist for Sing Galing’s Show Suzuki |
These wins come at the heels of their triumphs earlier this year as Cignal Entertainment bagged multiple awards for Big Night! during the FAMAS Awards last July. Its top-rating program, Niña Niño, was also recognized as the National Winner for Best Drama Series during last year’s Asian Academy Creative Awards, with its leading lady, Maja Salvador, bringing home the Best Actress award. Cignal Entertainment continues to produce entertaining and highly-engaging shows for its viewers to enjoy and has established its foothold as one of the powerhouses when it comes to producing high-quality and creative content in the entertainment industry.
“We would like to congratulate the teams behind each of our shows and thank the Asian Academy Creative Awards for the recognition of our hard-work,” Cignal Entertainment Vice President Maria Isabel “Belay” Santillan said, “These awards will continue to motivate us to churn out the best content possible for the enjoyment of our viewers.”
Don’t miss the exciting new
projects that Cignal Entertainment has to offer by visiting and following their
official social media pages. To watch more entertaining movies and television
series produced by Cignal Entertainment, download the Cignal Play app for free
via Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
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About Cignal Entertainment
Cignal Entertainment was
launched in 2017 and serves as the primary film and television production unit
of Cignal TV Inc., the leading Pay-TV provider in the Philippines. Cignal Entertainment
seeks to inspire and empower millions of Filipinos through high-quality,
original content delivered in the most engaging and entertaining manner. It is
a platform for collaborations among innovators who aim to provide a compelling
message to different audiences worldwide.