Shopee launches 9.9 Super Shopping Day with Vice Ganda as new Brand Ambassador, partners with the League of Provinces to digitize MSMEs

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Shopee continues to bring joy to the Filipino community as it kicks off the highly-anticipated shopping season with more fun and entertainment for users, a wide assortment of unbeatable deals, and a commitment to digitize MSMEs across the nation through its partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines.

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This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee delivers more unbeatable deals, non-stop entertainment, and continuous support for local entrepreneurs across the country

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Shopee gives Filipinos plenty to look forward to as this year's 9.9 Super Shopping Day promises to be bigger, better, and more rewarding than ever.

Delivering unkabogable fun and joy as Vice Ganda joins the Shopee family

Keeping to its promise of giving users delightful shopping experiences, Shopee proudly welcomes the Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda as the newest brand ambassador. The multi-talented comedy icon will serve as the face of Shopee's campaigns and community initiatives, amplifying the platform's commitment to delivering happiness to its millions of users.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vice Ganda into the Shopee family," shared Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines. "Her infectious energy, effortless wit, and vibrant personality make her the perfect fit for Shopee. With her popularity among people across all ages and from all walks of life, we look forward to bringing joy and delight to even more Filipinos."

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, users can expect a wealth of entertaining content from the It's Showtime host as she stars in a Shopee Live stream and its new TV commercial.

Helping MSMEs go digital in partnership with the League of Provinces

During the launch of Shopee's 9.9 Super Shopping Day, the e-commerce platform also announced a groundbreaking partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines. This strategic collaboration aims to support and accelerate the digital transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, driving economic growth and inclusivity.

The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), an organization that represents the country's 81 provinces, has long championed the cause of local development and empowerment. By joining forces with Shopee, LPP aims to harness the power of e-commerce to uplift the livelihoods of MSMEs, especially those in rural and remote areas.

Lee added, "Shopee has always been committed to empowering and supporting local businesses, and our partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines aligns perfectly with this mission. We believe that by working together, we can enable MSMEs in every corner of the country to thrive in the digital economy."

The partnership starts with the training and onboarding of entrepreneurs in Quirino province, led by LPP National Chairman and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo "Dax" Cua. Shopee provided seller training workshops, educational resources, and onboarding support for sellers of Quirino-made products, such as coffee, chocolates, ginger and turmeric tea, as well as home decor.

Governor Dax Cua expressed his excitement and optimism, "Our provinces are rich with talent and unique products. This partnership with Shopee will help our local entrepreneurs connect with a wider market, learn valuable digital skills, and ultimately improve their livelihoods. We are also excited to give Shopee users access to the wealth of products the Philippines has to offer."

Introducing more entertainment with Shopee Live & unbelievable shopping delights

● 70% off on Shopee Live Buong Araw: Get ready for an all-day shopping spree with stunning 70% off Shopee Live-exclusive vouchers with no minimum spend, which can be used on livestream-exclusive deals from notable brands like L’Oreal and INSPI through Shopee Live, keeping the excitement alive from dawn till dusk and giving shoppers an extended opportunity to snag their favorite items at incredibly low prices. Users can also watch out for their favorite celebrities like Candy Pangilinan, Mariel Padilla, Dianne Medina and many more!

● Free Shipping Araw-Araw: This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, shoppers can enjoy free shipping on all their purchases with no minimum spending, making online shopping more accessible and affordable than ever.

● Fashion and Beauty Extravaganza: Dive into the world of fashion and beauty with a remarkable selection of brands like Unilever Beauty and Belo, and a wide assortment of fashion items priced at PHP 99 and below, allowing everyone to refresh their wardrobes and beauty routines without breaking the bank.

In addition to these enticing deals, users can expect to enjoy discounts from prominent fashion and brands like: Vice Cosmetics, Mikana, Shigetsu, INSPI, Penshoppe, OXGN, Regatta, Havaianas, BENCH, KEDS, and Crocs. They can also look forward to more exciting promos from tech brands such as vivo, GameXtreme, Aukey, Tecno, itel, Platinum Karaoke, and OPPO, as well as healthcare products from GSK.

Mark your calendars for a shopping experience like no other! Download the Shopee app from leading app stores and visit this link for more information about Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

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About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

P&G Philippines Secures Back-to-Back Win at the 2023 HR Asia Awards

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Great Place to Work™ Certified© Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, the leading consumer goods company behind health and hygiene brands such as Safeguard, Tide, Joy, Head & Shoulders, and Pampers, clinched victory at the 2023 HR Asia Awards. For the second consecutive year, P&G Philippines secured its place among the esteemed HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 honorees.

From left to right: Willian Ng (Business Media International’s Editor-in-Chief) and Vince Dizon (P&G’s Country HR Leader)

The Company remains at the forefront of fostering an exceptional workplace environment, underscored by its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and employee development. Its purposeful career and leadership development, promote-from-within approach, and best-in-class training working on billion-dollar brands from Day 1 are why P&G is one of the most sought-after multinational companies to work for in the Philippines.

From left to right: King Martin Agoncillo (P&G’s Corporate Communications Manager), Jeanne Morales (P&G’s Sr. HR Manager), Vince Dizon (P&G’s Country HR Leader), Anapet Miclat (P&G’s HR Director), Michelle Fong (P&G’s Talent Acquisition Manager)

HR Asia is the premier publication recognizing excellence in HR and workplace practices across Asia, encompassing countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. It identifies companies with exceptional HR strategies, high employee engagement, and strong workplace cultures. As a benchmark for industry best practices, HR Asia inspires continuous improvement, fostering growth for businesses and their workforce.

“We are honored to be recognized for the second time in a row by HR Asia as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia. This is a testament to P&G’s commitment to prioritizing our people through best-in-class talent and leadership development programs,” says Vince Dizon, P&G’s Country Human Resource Leader.

Gateway Gallery Celebrates Non-Conventional Art with Mangha-Likha

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Gateway Gallery opened its in-house exhibition, Mangha-Likha: Defying Art Conventions, on August 16, 2023. Mangha-Likha takes a deeper look into the practice of using unconventional mediums and non-traditional techniques of art-making in the Philippines as a way to highlight, celebrate, and engage in further discussions.

Mangha-Likha is a celebration of the artistry of eight Filipino artists who defy the idea of art as academic, formal, traditional, Western, and mainstream. The group exhibition is funded through a grant by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Committee on Art Galleries. Conceptualized by Gateway Gallery Curator Gari Apolonio in 2021 at the height of the pandemic, Mangha-Likha was initially designed as a national art competition for a tuberculosis campaign.

(L-R) Gari Apolonio, Curator of Gateway Gallery; Exhibit Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi; Prof. Felipe de Leon, former NCCA Chairman; Tess Rayos del Sol, Head of National Committee on Art Galleries of NCCA; and Christine Diane Romero, Executive Director, J. Amado Araneta Foundation 

Apolonio and the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, Inc. team applied for it as an art exhibition grant with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Once approved, Apolonio and the Gateway Gallery team worked with Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi, Ph.D. to realize the vision of the exhibit.

Bulanadi engaged with the eight selected artists, retrieving their backstories and their artistic vision. With her probing, Bulanadi was able to extract the essence of their art-making and searched for their timeliness and relevance in contemporary society.

(L-R) Curator Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi with artists, Tet Aligaen, Percy Denolo, Gilbert Angeles, Sasha Garcia,  Mai De Dios, Marvel Obemio, and Noel Quidlat Jr.

The eight artists, who produced new works solely for the exhibition, include Tet Aligaen, Gilbert Angeles, Mai Pimentel De Dios Percival Denolo, Sasha Garcia, Jordan Bulanit Mang-Osan, Marvel Obemio, and Noel Quidlat. Each artist presents a mini-exhibit of their latest works while presenting their background and story.

Tess Ureta Aligaen is a needlework artist who uses different kinds of fabric with varying patterns and colors using embroidery techniques. Gilbert Calderon Angeles creates eco-paintings using plastic laminates of ground shampoo sachets. Percival Denolo is the mud artist who gained national renown with his Pilipinas Got Talent exposure. Mai Pimentel De Dios uses discarded palochina as her healing canvas, having survived a cancer episode.

Sasha Garcia stitches her life using thread on repurposed fabric. Jordan Mang-Osan, the solar artist, harnesses the power of the sun to create culture-based images from the Cordillera. Marvel Obemio is big on recycling; using pull tabs and other discarded plastics to create intriguing pieces. Noel Quidlat went viral for creating three-dimensional portraits through masking tape and backlight.

Mangha-Likha therefore goes back to the core of what art is and could be. As it combines the marginal and the marginalized in the present environment, the exhibit seeks to relay a strong message on sustainability, inclusivity, equality, solidarity, ecological balance, and recycling, while promoting the values of courage, resilience, determination, resourcefulness, and originality.

The exhibit opened on August 16, 2023 with Guests of Honor Prof. Felipe de Leon, former Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Tess Rayos del Sol, the Head of the National Committee on Art Galleries under NCCA, and Christine Diane Romero, the Executive Director of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation.

Mangha-Lika is supported by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation and runs until September 18, 2023. The Exhibit reach is amplified with a published catalog and a video tour of the Exhibit which will be uploaded soon on the Gateway Gallery YouTube Channel.

How to capture life like a pro with the Ultimate Portrait Expert, the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G

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Today’s smartphones have changed the way we do just about everything, especially taking photos. Gone are the days of taking a quick snap and calling it a day. Now, people have become more conscious of how an image is composed - from the lighting, angle, to resolution quality.

Leading global smart device brand OPPO has made this easier for everyone with the launch of the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G - debuting the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, and the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G, which boast pro-level camera features and phone functionalities in a sleek and elegant design that meets every user’s demand for a device that lets them capture life like a pro.

We’ve laid out ways how you can experience every life milestone with the new OPPO Reno10 Series 5G as your next true pro device.

Bring out your Pro Power in Portrait with stunning image quality

Scroll through anyone’s camera roll these days and you’ll find portraits - next to food, travel, or dog photos - as one of the most popular snaps people take. Archiving these little and big moments makes us cherish the present moment. Now if you’re looking for a handy device you can trust to deliver high quality portrait photos anytime, your search is over.

Dubbed as #ThePortraitExpert, the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G is the Reno series’ most advanced smartphone release yet, featuring the improved camera system upgrades.

All variants are equipped with an advanced Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera system highlighted by powerful Telephoto Portrait Cameras, which allows you to capture subjects with great detail and depth even from a distance. Each enhancement was engineered based on perspectives from photography professionals, to produce photo results that appear more enticing and natural as possible.

Maximize the Ultra-Clear Camera System anytime, anywhere

The OPPO Reno10 5G boasts a powerful camera system consisting of a 64MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera, a 32MP Telephoto Portrait Camera with IMX709 RGBW sensor, a 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide-angle Camera, and a 32MP Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera.

Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G’s camera shoots with a 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera with IMX890 sensor with OIS, a 32MP IMX709 Telephoto PortraitCamera, a 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide-angle Camera, and 32MP Selfie Camera.

The OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G offers a superior camera setup with a 64MP Telephoto Portrait Camera with OIS, 50MP Main Camera with IMX890 sensor, a 32MP Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera with AutoFocus, a 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide-angle Camera, and 13-Channel Color Temperature Sensor.

Shoot to your heart’s content, knowing your OPPO Reno10 5G series camera will never let you down. Unleash your photography skills to make beautiful memories last. Record aesthetic and fun high-definition videos and pro-level portraits to share into the world.

Celebrate every experience uninterrupted with long-lasting battery and fast charging

When it comes to documenting your favorite moments, you want to make sure that your phone is always ready. Every user knows the frustration when their device runs out of battery right when it’s badly needed. Good thing that there's more to the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G than just its upgraded mobile imaging and portraiture.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G possesses fast wired charging due to the brand’s unique SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology. OPPO's exclusive Battery Health Engine feature in all three phones extends the battery's life by as much as four years. This function tracks how you typically use your device, then adjusts battery settings accordingly. If there’s a better way to enjoy life to the fullest, it is with a device you can rely on at times when you need it.

Show off your stylish phone every chance you get

As we go through our life’s every milestone, we attach memories to what we have at every moment. Our phones now serve as an extension of how we express our authenticity and aesthetic side. Make heads turn with an aesthetically designed phone aimed to capture everybody’s interest.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is not just all substance - it has style too and comes in trendy colors to choose from. Ice Blue and Silvery Gray are available for the OPPO Reno10 5G, while Glossy Purple and Silvery Gray colors are ready for both OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G and OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G.

The devices are crafted in a slim and lightweight body to provide the utmost comfort without compromising performance. You get a visually appealing smartphone device and undeniable convenience from an easier grip, all in one.

Store more memories without worrying about your phone’s storage

It has become normalized to record moments no matter how mundane they seem to be. It would be nice to immortalize a moment you can look back on in the future. What makes the OPPO Reno10 5G series your perfect companion is its guaranteed Pro Power in performance and storage.

The OPPO Reno10 5G highlights an outstanding 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, allowing for seamless streaming and multitasking with 256GB ROM and Up to 8GB Extended RAM that can give more space for storing more apps, files, photos, and videos. For the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, it comes in a Qualcomm® 5G 6nm SoC with 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Lastly, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G comes in the ​​flagship advanced 4nm process 5G octa-core chip with 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM. There would be more than enough storage space for every milestone when you have a OPPO Reno10 5G series device in hand.

Unlock more beautiful memories and choose Pro Power with OPPO Reno10 Series 5G

You can now avail any of theOPPO Reno10 Series 5G – the OPPO Reno10 5G is priced at Php 23,999, the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G at Php 29,999, and the flagship-level smartphone OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G at Php 39,999.

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is now available in all OPPO authorized stores nationwide including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Not only that, more benefits await on the MyOPPO App for those Reno10 Series 5G users who are first to redeem the following:

● 65 gift sets from Sacred Being

● 200 movie passes worth Php 500 from Ayala Malls Cinemas

● 500 voucher codes worth 100 points each that can be used on the PickUp Coffee app

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is also available via Globe postpaid plan starting at Plan 1799 without cash-out and Smart postpaid plan starting at Plan 999 with cash-out. All postpaid plan availments come with a free OPPO Enco Buds2.

Home Credit is offering 0 percent installment options for the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G for 6/9/12/15/18 months in all OPPO stores partnered with Home Credit nationwide.

Lastly, the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is available in 6 and 12-month installment plans at 0 percent interest for all credit cards.

To know more about the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

How Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, becomes a part of athletes’ winning legacy

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Dwight Ramos has powered through rigorous training sessions and tune up games against select teams from Europe, as well as the Ukraine U-21 team in Estonia and Lithuania.

This Gilas Pilipinas key player refuses to be slowed down by injury — and a big part of injury prevention is proper exercise and hydration. By fueling up and replenishing electrolytes lost during games and practice, Ramos doesn’t miss out on any session in between flights from Manila to China for tune up games.

Now in the final stages of Gilas’ prep behind closed doors, Ramos can go the extra mile with Gatorade, the official electrolyte partner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Staying hydrated is the key to longevity - proven quite a number of times by another key player for Gilas and resident import of Barangay Ginebra - Justin Brownlee - who had to learn this lesson the hard way.

Amidst uncomfortable playing conditions in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games earlier this year, Brownlee battled with cramps and had to miss a crucial part of the match due to fluid loss.

“His legs were cramping up due to the heat and exhaustion,” said Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes when the Philippines lost 68-79 to host team Cambodia in a match played under 41-degree weather.

However, the six-time PBA champion bounced back stronger and more determined than ever to lead Gilas in their redemption tour, bringing the SEA Games gold medal within reach.

After all, in every 40-minute, high stakes game, players need to give their all while battling fatigue and exhaustion. That’s why Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plays a valuable role in the biggest basketball stage.

Players need to keep rehydrating with the necessary fluids and replacing lost electrolytes to keep them playing longer and the Gatorade formula has been proven to do just that by scientists, nutritionists, and world class athletes for more than 50 years.

With qualifying teams all over the world coming to the Philippines, the tournament can expect the world’s number 1 sports drink to keep world class players fueled up for every match.

To date, other countries have completed their lineup, while the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff will finalize the final national roster after a round of friendly games with other participating countries.

Among those expected to play are Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (Canada), Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro) and Gatorade’s own ambassador from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic).

Representing the Philippines, Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson will don the Gilas blue jersey, rallying the country’s best athletes towards victory

With these basketball superstars on the stage, Gatorade is sure to make history one bottle and one game at a time.

Netflix Series The Story Unmasked: Meet the three faces of Mo-mi in Mask Girl

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“Why did you kill people?”

Mask Girl

Ko Hyun-Jung, Nana, and Lee Han Byeol portray Kim Mo-Mi in distinct phases of her life. Each actor adds a new layer to the character as she transforms throughout the series. Prepare to unmask the truth of Mask Girl, now streaming on Netflix.

About Mask Girl

Title: Mask Girl

Directed & Written by: Kim Yong-Hoon

Starring: Ko Hyun-Jung, Ahn Jae-hong, Yeom Hye-ran, Nana

Distributed by: Netflix

Production: House of Impression, BONFACTORY

Release Date: August 18, 2023

Manila International Dance Festival 2023 commences on September 8

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The Manila International Dance Festival or MIDFest 2023 will officially take its opening salvo on September 08 at the historical grounds of Rizal Park, Manila. It will have its festival run for three days.

This is a collaborative project with Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto in its continuing efforts to promote and enhance the promotion of culture and the arts in line with its belief in sustaining peace and respect to diversity.

 Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto

Vice Mayor Yul Servo stresses that, “it has always been my belief that the creative arts can take us to the better understanding of our differences and can forge unity to our goals. It’s empowering to all and especially to the treasures of our heritage.”

The festival in its greater theme for 2023 encapsulates, “Celebrating, Diversity, Peace and Unity Through Dance and Music.”

Mr. Archie Dema-ala, Festival Director

“It is our aim at MIDF or MIDFest 2023 to use the dance art form in the promotion of peace and unity among diverse communities while strengthening our resolve to continue propagating our cultural dances in our modern world,” enthuses Mr. Archie Dema-ala, Festival Director.

It will be participated by renowned 18 cultural dance groups from The Philippines and 5 countries joining the festival and imparting their very own cultural heritage like indonesia, India, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.

The festival will run for three (3) days and will be going on a performance art tour by showcasing these dance groups in the partner malls and universities in Manila with the main highlights to be staged at the historical and prominent Rizal Park and Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila.

Festival Director Archie Dema-ala was surprised on the positive response of the participants when the call was echoed for the MIDFest 2023. “I was so thrilled when unexpectedly local participants started to flock in to register their groups and as well to the participaring countries by sending their own groups. This alone makes my heart full as it shows an unfolding of an ultimate dream to have an exchange of culture and heritage among locals and with our international counterparts, thus reminding everyone to always treasure our traditions and culture.”

It is in the festival’s aim in its inaugural to focus in the City of Manila being the seat of power where Malacañan Palace is located and as well as Intramuros, a walled city during colonial times in the heart of the Old Manila and the Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison.

The Manila International Dance Festival 2023 is in partnership with the utmost support of the Office of Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Department of Tourism, National Parks Development Committee, Concert at the Park, Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila , Senator Loren Legarda, Hotel Sogo, Lyf Hotel, Archiestic Events Production and VERDE Creatives.

For partnership and sponsorship please email us at midf2023@gmail.com

Amiya Raya celebrates World Photography Day

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With 360-degree views of the city skyline and the hills of San Mateo, Rizal, it can feel like witnessing some of the most beautiful sights in the city. Located at the very heart of this scenic locale is Amiya Raya, who joins enthusiasts all over in celebrating World Photography Day with the launch of “Captured: The Amiya Raya Photography Contest.” The competition is open for entries until September 05, 2023.

Photography Fun Learning Session at Amiya Raya - Antonni Cuesta with Amiya Raya officers and participants to the photography workshop

Photography hobbyists and enthusiasts gather to capture the best views from the top.

With the sun out and a cool breeze blowing, Community Creators, Inc. AVP for Marketing, Arlene Jacosalem, welcomed everyone to Club Vihara, officially marking the kick-off for photography competition, and the day’s activities. 

To get photography enthusiasts excited to work on their entries was a two-hour seminar led by De La Salle – College of St. Benilde Photography Program Senior Professional Faculty, and founder of Photography Chismis PH, Antonni Cuestas. Entitled “Photography Essentials: History, Craft, and Art”, the session broke down the elements of good photography, the artistry behind a great photo, crafting photography from a hobby to a profession, and anecdotes behind the works of known Filipino photographers. It focused on harnessing creativity and imagination to capture the audience’s attention through their images. It was a great learning experience for the attendees as Cuesta invited everyone to be more sensitive to what they see in their surroundings. Since photography has already become an integral part of our daily lives, there are many interesting subjects given the right conditions.

Photography Workshop to Capture the Best of Nature in San Mateo - Amiya Raya AVP for Marketing Arlene Jacosalem presents the certificate of appreciation to Antonni Cuesta for holding a photography workshop for enthusiasts and hobbyists.

The activity was the perfect foundation for “Captured: The Amiya Raya Photography Contest.” Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to join, and head up to Amiya Raya to capture the beauty of the area through the lens of either a conventional or mobile camera. Located 240-meters above sea level, the views are magnificent from every angle! 

Photos should showcase either the stunning views, locations, and subjects in and around Amiya Raya – with no manipulated subjects – playing around with the idea of “life is more beautiful at the top.”

Registered participants will have access to the grounds of Amiya Raya every weekend – Saturdays and Sundays - to shoot their photos from August 19 to September 03, 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Designated areas

for photography area within the community are Kala Commons, Araucaria Street, Club Vihara, and the Rotonda at the end of Amiya Raya Main. The real challenge will be to decide which pretty spot it will be to take a snapshot of first, and which one to submit as the final entry!

“CAPTURED: The Amiya Raya Photo Contest” will feature two categories for contest entries:

1. CONVENTIONAL – Photos shot with any conventional camera, including SLR or Digital SLR, compact cameras, and the like.

2. MOBILE - Images captured with any mobile application on smartphones, tablets, drone-mounted cameras, or action cameras.

Only one entry per category may be submitted by each participant. Entries from registered participants must be submitted via email to marketing@community-creators.com. Only submissions via email will be accepted. Deadline for entries is on September 05, 2023. Winners will be announced on September 09.

Lucky winners will get the chance to win up to P10,000.00 in cash, plus vouchers to Club Vihara. There will also be a special People’s Choice Award, which will be based on the number of likes collected from followers of the Amiya Raya official Facebook page from September 7 to 8.

For complete mechanics, please visit Captured: The Amiya Raya Photography Contest – Full Mechanics.

To register as a participant, sign up here.

Bring out those cameras – mobile or traditional – and head out to Amiya Raya! Stunning views await, and it’s time to get “CAPTURED”!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Office address: 2504-A Tektite Tower East, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

On-site address: Amiya Raya, Bgy. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal

Tel. no. (02)8938-6288 / (02)8667-3456 or 57 / (0917)529-0955

Email address: sales@amiyaraya.com.ph

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ABOUT AMIYA RAYA

Amira Raya is a master planned residential development that is just a quick 15-minute drive out of the city. The developments boasts of a 270-degree unobstructed view of the Metro Manila skyline from 160 to 240 meters above sea level. It is fused with its natural landscape, offering its homeowners a dream sanctuary, amidst cool weather and a pollution-free environment. At the end of a long day, there is nothing better than coming home to a place where you can relax and breathe in fresh air. For inquiries on how you can own a piece of nature, visit their website www.amiyaraya.com.ph or @AmiyaRayaOfficialPage on Facebook.

ABOUT COMMUNITY CREATORS, INC.

CCI has been in the business of real estate development for 18 years – conceptualizing, developing, and selling close to PhP3.0 billion in both ‘lot only’ and ‘house and lot’ inventories. These are spread out over six property developments situated in the easter part of Metro Manila, in and around Rizal and Bulacan. Four of these have been fully completed – Monte Brisa and Fiorenza in Rodriguez, Rizal, and Valle Rosa and Altana in Malolos, Bulacan. Their two developments in San Mateo – Amiya Raya, and Shanti Condominium – are works in progress. CCI strives to offer to the market, high quality real estate properties on budget-friendly price points.

Bayad Partners with Go VIP Center to empower Filipinos with more payment options

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Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with Go VIP Center, a leading business solutions and financial services provider, to enable customers with more convenient ways to pay their bills.

REDEFINING ONE-STOP-SHOP PAYMENT SOLUTION: Executives of Bayad and Go VIP Center meet for the signing of the partnership to provide customers with more bills payment options. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) Go VIP Center Chief Finance Officer Paul Wilson A. Gardon, Go VIP Center President and CEO Julie M. Estares, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Under the partnership, more than 1,000 Go VIP payment centers can now accept bills payments for different utilities and government contributions including the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), PLDT, and Metro Manila Development Authority.

The new feature is on top of the usual money transfer, remittance, airtime loading, delivery, and microinsurance services offered in Go VIP payment centers.

Go VIP Center President and CEO Julie M. Estares said the partnership with Bayad is aligned with their mission to deliver innovative and convenient financial solutions to Filipinos.

“By integrating Bayad's payment collection system into our services, we can enhance the convenience and accessibility of bill payments for our customers, further streamlining their financial transaction,” she said.

For his part, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer said the partnership aims to provide customers with more accessible physical touchpoints for bills payment.

“Partnering with Go VIP Center continuously inspires us to rethink the level of convenience we can provide to the customers that we both serve. This is why we’re proactively expanding our biller ecosystem as we maximize a one-stop-shop payment experience especially for our kababayans who are always on the go. Our goal has always been centered on elevating the financial experience of Filipinos,” he said.

A wholly owned unit of Meralco, Bayad enables partners to attain nationwide presence and provides end-to-end support services for efficient payment and collection processing.

Change Make Her: The Coca-Cola Foundation Joins Forces with Microloan Platform Kiva to Support up to 45,000 Entrepreneurs Around The World Including the Philippines

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The Coca-Cola Foundation has announced its support for Change Make Her, a new five-year partnership with microloan nonprofit Kiva to improve financial access for under-represented entrepreneurs around the world.

The announcement was made at the Coca-Cola “Level the Playing Field” DEI Summit in Sydney as the company builds on its long legacy of support for the FIFA Women’s World CupTM. Coca-Cola continues to work with influential partners around the world in a broader push for progress for women and under-represented groups across business and society.

Kiva is best-known for its global lending platform, which provides a simple way to connect lenders with borrowers through crowdfunding microfinance. This is an effective strategy to help get loans to people who would not otherwise have access to commercial bank services.

Over the next five years, Change Make Her will act as a revolving loan fund, supporting entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, South Pacific, Africa, Latin America and Europe across a number of impact areas, including sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, water and retail.

Saadia Madsbjerg, president of The Coca-Cola Foundation, said repayments from borrowers will return to the fund, allowing funding to be loaned and re-loaned to borrowers around the world. This structure will allow a $1.1 million grant in 2023 to have up to a $4.5 million impact on loan volume by 2028.

“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Kiva, which goes beyond traditional forms of giving,” Madsbjerg said. “By joining forces with like-minded lenders and partners from around the world, the Change Make Her fund will enable us to lend, and relend, alongside thousands of others. It is a partnership based on a shared belief in the power of access to finance to uplift communities.

“Micro-enterprises are important contributors to job creation and global economic development,” Madsbjerg said. “We hope that in addition to directly supporting entrepreneurs, Change Make Her will create a ripple effect for generations to come as these entrepreneurs go on to create new jobs and drive prosperity in their communities.”

Over the past 17 years, Kiva has deployed over $2 billion to 4.7 million borrowers globally, more than any other crowdfunding platform. More than 80% of Kiva loans go to women, with a 96% repayment rate. In the Philippines, Kiva has provided loans of over $185,000 or nearly P10.5M to more than 587,000 borrowers across the country.

“Kiva is honoured to partner with The Coca-Cola Foundation in expanding our work of financial access through life-changing loans,” said Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva. “Together, we will be able to serve thousands more individuals than we would be able to do alone, demonstrating the collective power of value-aligned organizational partnerships. We are grateful to The Coca-Cola Foundation for its commitment and look forward to working alongside one another as we continue to advance gender equity, refugee financial inclusion, and climate-smart solutions in communities across the globe.”

Over the last four decades, The Coca-Cola Foundation has supported many economic empowerment programs across the world, including the decade-long 5by20 program, which together with The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners, enabled the economic empowerment of over 6 million women.

Through the Change Make Her program, Coca-Cola employees will be able to help direct Kiva loans to entrepreneurs and directly engage in supporting The Coca-Cola Foundation’s mission. To find out more about Kiva’s platform, visit www.kiva.org.

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About The Coca-Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Foundation’s mission is to make a difference in communities around the world where The Coca-Cola Company operates and where our employees live and work. We support transformative ideas and institutions that address complex global challenges and that leave a measurable and lasting impact. Our giving is focused on sustainable access to safe water, climate resilience and disaster risk preparedness and response, circular economy, economic empowerment, and causes impacting our hometown community. Since its inception in 1984, The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded grants of over $1.5 billion in service of its mandate to strengthen communities across the world.

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About Kiva 

Kiva is a global nonprofit, founded in 2005, with a mission to expand financial access and help underserved communities thrive. Kiva unlocks capital for borrowers through crowdfunded loans supported by individuals around the world. With as little as $25, you can support entrepreneurs and small business owners in the U.S. and across the globe with critical access to funding. Over two million people have invested $2 billion in real dreams and real opportunity, spanning more than 90 countries and 4.7 million borrowers. 

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