Lazada partners with PLDT

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Best deals on PLDT 2-in-1 Prepaid now available in Lazada, the Philippines’ online shopping mall expands its product portfolio with the country’s leading provider of advanced communications and multimedia services, PLDT HOME, by forging a partnership to make PLDT 2-in-1 Prepaid available to its shoppers.

PLDT’s 2-in-1 Prepaid service is a wireless SIM-based service that allows users to make and receive calls wherever they are in their predefined Home Zone as well as have access to 3G Broadband Internet. 

For as low as P150, subscribers get 250 minutes of local callsfor 15 days (or P300 with 600 minutes of local calls for 30days) and P5 per 15 minutes of 3G Internet access for easier connection and communication to friends and loved ones. Because it is prepaid, there are no documentary requirements to subscribe and no monthly bills to worry about. And with more than one million PLDT LOAD and SMART E-Load stations nationwide, reloading is easy and convenient.

Lazada shoppers can now purchase PLDT 2-in-1 Prepaid SIMs and Load cards online and enjoy the Lazada shopping experience with nationwide cash-on-delivery transactions, free nationwide shipping, and a 30-day free return policy.

PLDT vice president and head of HOME Voice solutions, Patrick Tang, shared that Lazada’s strong following in both the urban and rural areas as a key factor in the development of the partnership.

“PLDT has always been an important part of the Filipino home,” he said. 

“With PLDT 2-in-1 Prepaid and the onlinepartnership with Lazada, we are now able to reach more Filipino homes, including the rural areas, and offer apractical and convenient voice and Internet service.”

Inanc Balci, Lazada Philippines co-founder and chief executive officer, added, “We want to break geographical boundaries and make our products more accessible to consumers wherever they are in the 7,107 islands of the Philippines.” 

PLDT 2-in1 Prepaid SIM cards and load cards can be purchased by logging on to www.lazada.com.ph.

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14th Segunda Mana Charity Shop Opens

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Segunda Mana, a special Donation-in-kind program of Caritas Manila where it promotes the joy of giving to help those who are in need by donating items that are no longer needed used or unused, have too much of or about to throw away which have value and may be sold.

The Donation-in-Kind Program of Caritas Manila, Segunda Mana opened its 14th charity shop last May 9, 2014 at the 5th Level of Metro Point Mall, EDSA Rotonda, Pasay City.

Rev. Fr. Roberto dela Cruz, the Archdiocesan Minister for Restorative Justice, graced and lead the blessing and ribbon-cutting of the newest branch.

Caritas Manila bring people together with the hearts of service, caring and sharing. The Archdiocese organized a social welfare for uplifting the spirit and soul of unfortunate members in community for food, clothing and medicines for distribution among our poor brethren, and the education of their children.

Pre-loved items such as clothes, shoes, bags, toys, home and fashion accessories are donated by generous companies, organizations and individuals which are offered at friendly prices in Segunda Mana stalls.

Caritas Manila 

It’s the mission of Caritas Manila to instil the value of giving as a way of life. Through its pro-poor programs and efforts, they help sustain and uphold the organization’s mission to develop and empower the disadvantaged and the vulnerable. 

Caritas Manila’s flagship program focuses on education for the underprivileged youth under its Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) which currently supports 4,000 students. YSLEP is an integrated youth development program that develops the youth’s potential in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude and trains them to become leaders. It utilizes training and formation that emphasize not just academic excellence but leadership while cultivating moral integrity and social commitment to the poor.

This is the 14th branch and the 12th mall-based store for Segunda Mana. Other branches are located at Makati Cinema Square, Isetann Cinerama Complex, Harrison Plaza , StarMall-Edsa, StarMall-Alabang, Victory Central Mall, Victory Shopping Center, Victory Pasay Mall, Farmer’s Plaza, Sta. Lucia Mall, Riverbank Center-Marikina, San Roque Cathedral and in Caritas Manila Head Office.

Metro Point Mall’s owners and management granted free space and stall for this program of Caritas Manila. 

As Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual, Caritas Manila’s Executive Director puts it, “Buying is the new way of giving.”

KYLA shares her journey to home through new album via Polyeast Records

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“I have come from a long journey to finally release a new album again and I can say, it feels to great to be back. This new album brings so much excitement and fulfillment in my career that now I have a family of my own, I’m back to what I love doing the most—singing and recording songs for my fellow music lovers." ---  Kyla

KYLA shares her journey to home through her new album titled “Journey” is out in the market via PolyEast Records.

After a long break from releasing music, the country’s R&B princess Kyla is back full force with a stronger R&B sound and a passion for showing emotions through her music.

Yesterday, May 15, 2014, she shared many things about her life during our exclusive blogcon (Bloggers conference) held at the Polyeast Records office in the Quezon Avenue. 

 

Her debut in 2000 up to this date have talked so much celebrated as one of the most uniquely talented artists of her generation, but the new album “Journey” via PolyEast Records proves that she still holds the title.

A jazzy song written by Francis Salazar & Jungee Marcelo, included in the first single of the album, titled “Kunwa-kunwari Lang,” is the song debuted on radio last month and has been receiving much praise for her support as it peaked #1 on RX 93.1 daily survey. Likewise to its digital format, the song entered the iTunes chart at number one upon release and is now available on www.spinner.ph.

While she took something of a risk by breaking from her norm, this 6-track project finds Kyla working with a formidable slate of songwriting and production heavyweights, including Jungee Marcelo, Francis Salazar, Yosha Honasan and Jay-R. 

“The title kind of speaks for itself, my journey of life experiences. My last album came out in 2010 and here we are in 2014, and there are a lot of things have happened, obviously. There are a lot of changes that I need to embrace as to the music industry and battle of producing quality songs. And people have seen me go through so many things in the public, whether it's my personal life or my career,” Kyla shared. 

As the album reclaims her prominence, our 33-year old R&B chanteuse brings a range of styles from “Dito Na Lang”, a throwback to the singer’s glory days or much likened to her hit “Hanggang Ngayon”; “I Got This”, a song that mirrors many of her R&B hits, with her co-writer Yosha Honasan; and “Atin ang Walang Hanggan” on slow-motion which emphasizes the album’s firm R&B roots. When Kyla sang a song written for her by Brian McKnight titled "My Heart" during her Sunday show, it has since become her wedding song which is included in the album in a duet with McKnight. 

Kyla is now married to PBA cager Rich Alvarez with a one-year-old son. 

“That part of my life plays a big role of this journey. Especially on how I see life in a much brighter perspective and how love has defined itself for me” Kyla says as she shared her anecdote to her song and composition, “Journey”, which is also included in the album with Jay-R and Kettle Mata as co-music writers.

Shortly after her return in late 2013, Kyla began recording a new album. In March, Kyla renewed her contract with PolyEast Records. 

JOURNEY Album tour dates:

May 16 5pm Mall tour Robinsons Metro East

May 25 5pm SM Fairview 

May 31 6pm Ayala Center Cebu

For more information please visit www.polyeastrecords.com. 

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Instagram/Twitter: @kylareal Facebook: Kyla 

Discography:

Way To Your Heart – July 2000 

Kyla – April 2002 

I Will Be There – May 2003 

Not Your Ordinary Girl – May 2004 

Beautiful Days – May 2006 

Heartfelt – June 2007 

Heart to Heart – August 2008 

Private Affair – November 2010 

Essence Of Soul (Best of) – September 2012

Journey – May 2014

Learn the secrets of success at "Entrepreneur Success Summit 2014”

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Watch out for the upcoming ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT 2014, a comprehensive series of talks by successful international and local entrepreneurs and industry experts who will share their insights on how to build a successful business.

MEDIACOM Solutions Inc. is hosting the first ever ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS SUMMIT 2014 (ESS) - #Step2Success on June 28, 2014 at the Megatrade Conference Rooms A and B, located at the 5th floor of Mega B Building, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Entrepreneurs, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as Business and Entrepreneurship students will comprise the expected participants.

“In the last 5 years the Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) accounted for 99.6% of all registered companies in the Philippines, but they contribute only a little over 30% to the country's GDP. With this in mind, our vision is to fuel even more the spirit of entrepreneurship with the help of our successful international and local speakers. We hope to empower aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs to take their step to success by providing them with powerful tools that can help them become the next Edgar Sia of ‘Mang Inasal’, the youngest billionaire in the Forbes 40 Richest Filipinos,” says MEDIACOM Solutions Inc. President and ESS Founder, David Abrenilla.

The empowering learning topics of the summit will include power talks on Money Management 101, Smart Financing Tips To Grow Your Business; Building Your Successful Start-Up; Concepts To Build A Multi-Million Restaurant Business From A Food Stall; New Media Marketing Tips To Boost Your Business; and Building A Career With Your Passion For Fashion.

Among the roster of successful entrepreneurs and industry experts that will share their success stories and give practical business tips are:

Jojy Azurin, tech-entrepreneur, start-up advocate and ‘Freelancer.com’ regional director;

Anton Diaz, blog entrepreneur, founder of Philippines No.1 food and travel blog ‘OurAwesomePlanet.com’;

Stefano Fazzini, tech-entrepreneur, start-up advocate and founder of Twitmusic.Com;

 

Rj Ledesma, food entrepreneur, best-selling author and Mercato Market founder; 

Sheila Lina, tech-entrepreneur, founder and CEO Of ‘Shopinas.com’ And Air21global; 

Amor Maclang, public relations guru, crisis communication specialist and CEO of Geisermaclang; 

Edric Mendoza, educational entrepreneur, ANCʼs ‘On The Money’ host and president of The Master's Academy;

 

Gilmar Padua, branding and design entrepreneur and founder of Infinity Hub;

Sandra Seifert, tech-entrepreneur, start-up advocate and co-founder & marketing head of ‘Twitmusic.com’; 

Randell Tiongson, personal finance guru, best-selling author and registered financial planner director; 

Janette Toral, E-Commerce advocate and ‘Digitalfilipino.com’ founder; 

Rajan Uttamchandani, Ernst and Young 2013 finalist and Esquire Financing chairman; 

Nils Walle, (Hong Kong) international networking entrepreneur and founder of the Freight Summit; 

David Abrenilla, community building entrepreneur and ESS managing director; 

Mitch Mali, restaurant and bar entrepreneur, co-founder of Distillery, Draft RestoPub, Besso Cusina Vinoteka and Imperial Ice Bar; 

Chuck Schipper, (USA) email marketing expert, director & business development EMEAA @ Benchmark Internet Group, LLC 

and many more.

The Entrepreneur Success Summit is a partner event of the Entrepreneur and Franchise Expo Philippines 2014. 

To unlock the secrets of success, register at www.efe.ph or call +63.2.509.4792, or +63.927.395.1575 and ask for Stephanie, or emailinfo@efe.ph.

Metro Silver Linings Party

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Metro Silver Linings Party celebrates and launch it's 25th Anniversary isue, at the event held today’s hottest night spot 21 Gramercy last May 13, 2014.

Twenty-five years have passed since the magazine that changed the face of Philippine fashion first hit the stands, and now that it has evolved into the country’s premier authority in style, Metro magazine chose to hold a grand thanksgiving celebration for its grand anniversary with the Metro Silver Linings Party, held 

The Metro Silver Linings Party presented itself as a night of revelry, bringing all those in attendance the best and latest in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle that the stylish Filipina deserves—all up close and in person at today’s hottest night spot, 21 Gramercy.

The event was held in with the official launch of Metro’s 25th Anniversary issue, which brings to the spotlight ways for readers to get their best look right now.

The magazine also gave its guests a special treat during its Silver Linings Party, with twenty-five lucky attendees being given the chance to take home big gifts from Metro.

Grab a copy of Metro Magazine’s latest issue, available in bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. Metro’s digital issue is also available on the App Store and on Google Play. 

For updates, visit Metro on Facebook (www.facebook.com/metro.magazine) and follow @MetroMagPH on Twitter and Instagram.