Sweetest Christmas with SM City San Lazaro

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Christmas for children is all kinds of fun, presents, food, sweets, toys, and Santa Clause. This year's Christmas for kids is really with rejoicing and laughter. 

SM City San Lazaro shares the Sweetest Christmas, held at the SM San Lazaro Activity Center last Sunday, November 10, 2013.

This is with gift-giving with 100 kids from Manila Department of Social Welfare. SM City San Lazaro have been developed a partnership with several sponsors to make this event truly memorable for the kids. 

Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno graced the event and gave an inspiring message of hope and commitment to make the City of Manila more progressive during his term.

The program started with the Christmas Medley songs by the Coro Angelitos, all boys choir and pride of Tondo, Manila, and a great performances with the graceful ballet dancers.

The people in SM San Lazaro enjoyed the time of unveiling of the “Sweetest Christmas” displays!

You favorite brands of chocolates are now available for the season, get the best and sweetest deals only from SM City San Lazaro.

Here are the sweetest Christmas moments at SM City San Lazaro: 

November 15, 2013- January 5, 2014, Choco Bazaar

December 6, 2013 - Choco Battle

December 21, Sweetest Parade (chocolate mascots and other participating brands from the mall)

Santa Meet & Greet - all Saturdays of December

Boys Choral - all Sunday of December 

For the whole family and friends, there will be upcoming exciting online games and sweet Holiday surprises only from SM City San Lazaro and other participating brands from the mall.

The true spirit of Christmas is something fruitful and memorable to the children. Sweetness and happiness can be shared, can spread joy, peace, love and charity throughout the year.

Happy Holidays and It’s Your Sweetest Christmas with SM City San Lazaro ! 

For more updates on #SMSanLazaroSweetestXmas, visit:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SMCitySanLazaro?ref=br_tf

Twitter - https://twitter.com/smcitysanlazaro

Instagram - http://instagram.com/smcitysanlazaro

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/mysmcitysanlazaro

And visit Liberating Jepoy -www.liberatingjepoy.com. 

Here are some photos during the Sweetest Christmas at SM City San Lazaro.

MYX MO 2013 gathers OPM's brightest to raise funds for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda

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MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines, is once more proud to present its annual celebration of bringing you “Your Choice. Your Music.” live and loud with MYX Mo! 2013. 

On a huge year for the music industry, MYX is bringing its audience over forty of today’s best acts in the music scene. The likes of Wolfgang, Rivermaya, Parokya ni Edgar, Chicosci, Callalily, Moonstar88, Never the Strangers, Save Me Hollywood, Rico Blanco, Rocksteddy, Gloc 9, Karylle, and many more will be taking on the stage to create what will be this year’s biggest music event. 

To catch MYX Mo! 2013 live, avail of tickets at SM Ticket outlets and via online @www.smtickets.com. VIP tickets are priced at P300, Gold tickets are priced at P150, and Silver tickets are priced at P50. The proceeds of this concert will go to the relief operations of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya Campaign in helping the victims of the recent super-typhoon Yolanda. #YolandaPH

MYX Mo! 2013 will take place on Tueday (November 12) at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. The event kicks off at 6:00pm. 

For more information on MYX Mo! 2013 and its airing schedules, log on to to www.myxph.com.

Anne Curtis on the METRO’S HOLIDAY headstart issue

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On the cover is Anne Curtis like you’ve never seen her before: Risqué in luxe showgirl pieces by Metrowear Icon Francis Libiran, perfectly celebrating her one-of-a-kind star status as the Princess of All Media and the first Filipina to have her own E! News Asia Special. 

From being a teenybopper actress, she has become a household name, a brand of her own, and an icon in the truest sense of the word. Metro gets the real deal on what it’s like to be her nowadays.

With Christmas coming up, Anne’s personality serves as the perfect way to brighten up the season that’s just around the corner.

Also in Metro’s November issue, the magazine goes into how the time for gift-giving is well on the way—and in the month of November, wrappers and ribbons are being rolled out to take readers’ Christmas shopping skills to a whole new level that’s stylish and stress-free.

Check out over a hundred products featured in the Metro Gift Guide, with a Metro exclusive on Giorgio Armani’s newest fragrance, Si.

All these and more are in Metro’s November issue, so grab a copy now and be a chic and smart shopper. Metro is available at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. Like the magazine on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Metro.Magazine) and follow Metro on Twitter and Instagram (@MetroMagPH)

Manila Water Foundation donates P5 million to Habitat for Humanity for relocated families in Laguna

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Manila Water Foundation, the additional corporate social responsibility arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company for areas outside Metro Manila, gives P5 million to relocated families in Southville Site 2, Calaun, Laguna through the Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

According to Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz, President of Manila Water Foundation, the donation is dedicated for the implementation of the water system project designed for 1,100 housing units. 

“This support reflects the Foundation’s vision to improve the lives and contribute to the holistic development of marginalized communities by becoming a vehicle of delivering one of their basic needs, water,” says Dela Cruz.

Photo shows (from left to right): JP Orbeta, Group Head, Ayala Corporation; Charlito Ayco; Yvonne Lih, CFO, Habitat; Luli Heras-De Leon, President, Ayala Foundation; Carla May Beriña-Kim, Executive Director, Manila Water Foundation; Gerardo Ablaza, Jr.; Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz, President, Manila Water Foundation; Ruel T. Maranan, Trustee, Manila Water Foundation

The undertaking by Manila Water Foundation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines, is part of an agreement entered into by the Ayala group in 2010 which aims to provide a decent life to Base of the Pyramid (BOP) communities by providing their primary necessities such as shelter, community association, water supply and sanitation. With this, Manila Water Foundation allotted P6 million to support the construction of a facility that will deliver safe, clean, and affordable water to the homes of Southville Site 2 residents. The beneficiaries of the said project were relocated from Pasig City after typhoon Ondoy left them homeless. To serve the residents’ immediate need for water, the Foundation initially refurbished a deep well pump, installed a control panel, and set up two temporary static tanks which are refilled with potable water every week. The amount incurred for this undertaking was deducted from the original amount pledged.

Manila Water Foundation has also provided a technical design of a water system that may be implemented to the area to ensure the effective and efficient transmission and distribution of water.

Deutsche Post DHL promotes educational opportunities through partnership with Teach for the Philippines.

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Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics company has partnered with Teach for the Philippines as it expands its efforts to promote educational equity in the Philippines. Teach for the Philippines is an official network partner of Teach For All which Deutsche Post DHL has been supporting since 2010. With this new partnership, Deutsche Post DHL is now supporting the Teach For All network partners in seven countries – Argentina, Chile, Germany, India, Peru, Philippines and Spain.

From left to right: Stephen Ly, Country Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Philippines; Teacher Theresa Carlos, one of the teacher fellows, part of the Teach For the Philippines Program; Clarissa Delgado, COO, Teach For the Philippines; Suzie Mitchell, Country Managing Director for DHL Supply Chain Philippines; Dr. Frank Appel, Global CEO Deutsche Post DHL; Margarita Delgado, CEO, Teach For the Philippines and DHL Express Philippines Country Manager, Nurhayati Abdullah posed together during Appel’s visit to Manila last October 9, 2013.

“Education plays a vital role in every country’s economy and companies need to contribute to creating educational equity and improving employability worldwide. This belief has been the driving force behind our partnership with Teach For All which started in 2010. The long-term success, sustainability and innovative power of the economy and society depend on a strong educational system and targeted professional development. Therefore, an investment in the education and training of young people is an investment in the future,” said Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post DHL.

In addition to financial support, individual DHL employees get involved in their respective partner countries. Through meaningful volunteering activities, employees support their local organization. Last year, more than 800 Deutsche Post DHL employees engaged directly with students and teachers through internships, career planning sessions, mentoring and donation drives.

DHL Express Philippines Country Manager, Nurhayati Abdullah, sits in an on-going class in one of the Teacher Fellows of the Teach for the Philippines Program during the school visit.

“Employee volunteerism is key to the success of the Teach For All program, and it gives the young people some very practical – and useful – insight into working life,” Frank added.

Teach for the Philippines is a for-purpose, non-stock, non-profit organization that works to provide all Filipino children with an inclusive, relevant and excellent education. Teach for the Philippines identifies, selects, and trains the most promising recent graduates and young professionals to teach in the nation’s highest-need public schools. Throughout their two-year Fellowship, the Teacher Fellows have access to professional development opportunities that enhance their teaching skills and reinforce their leadership skills.

“Teach for the Philippines Fellows hail from diverse backgrounds,” said Clarissa Delgado, COO of Teach for the Philippines. The Fellows have demonstrated a bias for action, and drive, resilience, a sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to our vision,” Clarissa added.

The partnership is central to Deutsche Post DHL's contribution to promoting educational opportunities and employability around the world. Its commitment to education is one of three Corporate Responsibility programs towards fulfilling the company's motto of Living Responsibility. The three programs focus on environmental protection (GoGreen), disaster management (GoHelp) and education (GoTeach).