Hannah, 18 year-old sister of Donny Pangilinan, signs with Universal Records

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Hannah Pangilinan, daughter of TV personalities Anthony Pangilinan and Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, and sister of teen heartthrob Donny, has signed a record deal with Universal Records. At 18 years-old, Hannah has a bright future in the music industry, already garnering a big online following through her vlogs, song and dance covers on YouTube. The contract signing was held at the Acacia Hotel Manila in Alabang. Present during the signing was Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go.

She now joins her brother Donny, Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, The CompanY, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Ice Seguerra, Claudia Barretto, Shanti Dope, Fern., Julie Anne San Jose, and Elmo Magalona in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.

Hannah is currently preparing to record her original songs and is set to release her debut single soon.

Follow her on Instagram @hannahpangilinan, Twitter @hannahkathleenp, and her YouTube channel Hannah Kathleen.

Summer Online Shopping Tips

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Summer is all about staying cool amidst the heat. Being summer ready doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. 

Are you summer ready? Have you planned your summer holiday? 

Talking about being prepared, if you haven't started your shopping, there's no need to worry. There are local and international brands have online stores. And my best shopping friend is Shopee! 

Shopee, the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has achieved over 40 million downloads across the region in the first half of 2017. To date, Shopee Philippines has garnered over 3 million downloads, and is now ranked number 1 on both Google Play and App Store in just two years of operations. Beating other shopping apps in its category, Shopee consistently remains as one of the top shopping apps in the country.

Here are some of our shopping ideas. So get yourself ready for the summer, go through their feeds and pick out your favorites.

Feeling good about yourself and how you look at the beach can be made simple.

Speaking of accessories, sunglasses will be your best friend this summer. . .  and of course - the summer fashion hat, beach sandals, slippers too and bags ! They bring quite a twist to the most basic look. They tend to always lend a cool vibe, don't you think?

Best friends as you get wet ! 

Almost everything I want and need are available at a very affordable price.

First time to use Shopee? You can use my Shopee code to get additional discount: Click Here. 

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Shopee is available on Apple Store and Google Play. Check out interesting items  by visiting Shopee’s IG account (@shopee_ph) or visit the website https://shopee.ph/ for more updates and info.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Shopee! Happy shopping, everyone!

Quezon Buffet Restaurant Brings Healthy Indulgence w/ Doña Elena Olive Oil

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While the city is filled with dining options, the Quezon Buffet Restaurant located in Fisher Mall, Quezon City is redefining the standards for an all-you-can-eat tradition. Affordably priced at P499 per head during weekdays and P599 on the weekends, the menu is the point of pride of its Executive Chef and partner Kalel Chan.

Chef Kalel Chan

Featuring a traditional Fil-Hispanic cuisine prepared with a modern twist, all the dishes feature the great tasting and health-giving qualities of Doña Elena Products (olive oils, canned tomatoes, and olives) as it steadily becomes a go-to destination of families and friends. Chef Kalel Chan ensures that in every dish he prepares, quality is never compromised. In the latest menu offering of Quezon Buffet Restaurant, selected dishes were cooked using the high-quality Doña Elena Olive Oils. Predominantly known for its high levels of Vitamins A, E, and K and 80% good fat percentage (monounsaturated oleic acid) that help lower bad cholesterol, each drop of Doña Elena Olive Oil brings flavor that’s a sure-fire way to enhance the dishes’ taste. It’s no wonder the Quezon Filipino + Spanish Buffet Restaurant chooses Doña Elena products in preparing these next-level spreads.

DULONG ANGULAS AL AJILLO W/ CROSTINI

Start your course with a flavorful appetizer of cooked baby eels. Prepared with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, garlic, and chilli; along with baby shrimps, fresh herbs, and lemon for an added touch of tartness; partnered with crunchy crostini on the side to contrast the soft and juicy sensation of the dish.

AGLIO OLIO WITH SPANISH SARDINES

Oil-based and creamy without being overpowering, the tasty combination of Doña Elena Pure and Extra Virgin Olive Oils prove to be an ideal combo to mellow out a rich and strong taste. Lavished with the aromatic grilled pimiento, garlic, and sardines, every bite proves that it only takes few but quality ingredients to make a simple and satisfying dish.

PAELLA RICE

In search for a hearty and festive paella? Quezon Buffet Restaurant might be the answer to your cravings. Slow-cooked and guaranteed no short cuts involved, Chef Kalel also keeps his recipe both tasty and nourishing with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil. From the homemade chorizo to the assortment of seafood and spices, this slow-cooked recipe is something no certified paella lover would ever want to miss!

CHORIZO GAMBAS

Easy-to-whip up and packs tons of flavor, this dish is even made more special with its in-house cured chorizo as part of the mix. Sautéed in Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil with garlic confit and smoked pimiento, the result is seriously punchy shrimps and a sauce that’s ready for sopping up w/ a plain bread.

OLIVE OIL ROSEMARY CAKE

Presenting a plenty of interplay of flavors beginning with rosemary, black and green olives, the recipe is enhanced with the volatile taste of Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A rendition of the banana cake that’s ideally enjoyed freshly-baked, this version is finished off with a glaze made of vanilla and confectioners’ sugar for an extra dose of sweetness.

At Quezon Buffet Restaurant, every visit is guaranteed that you won’t fall into a buffet boredom. Best of all, it’s a delightful destination if you’re trying to eat healthy. No short-cuts and consistent with its standards, you’ll never look at buffets the same way once you’ve tried Chef Kalel’s feel-good, fully-stocked Doña Elena-infused dishes without breaking the bank.

Quezon Buffet Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of Fisher Mall in Roosevelt Avenue, Q.C. For inquiries or reservations, contact (02) 2812345, (02) 3666078, or 09176 QUEZON.

Shopee is the exclusive e-commerce partner for Honor’s launch in the Ph

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has signed an official exclusive partnership with Honor for its launch in the Philippines. The partnership will allow around 11 million Shopee users in the Philippines to purchase the Honor 9 Lite, Honor’s first quad-camera smartphone exclusively on Shopee on May 5, as part of the 5.5 Shopee Super Sale.

“We are pleased to be selected as the exclusive e-commerce partner for Honor’s launch in the Philippines, and for the premiere of the hugely popular Honor 9 Lite. This strategic partnership is in line with our goal to continuously expand and diversify our product selection to cater to the needs of Filipinos across the country. Also, being a major e-commerce player in the region, we aim to assist more brands in expanding their online reach and further growing their businesses,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.

“We are excited to partner with Shopee for our foray into the Philippine market and through the debut of the Honor 9 Lite, our very first four-camera phone. We believe deeply in the potential of the region, especially in the Philippines, and we are continuing to focus our efforts where we can have direct impact in providing consumers with top quality and innovative mobile devices”, said Wang Yang, Country Director of Honor Philippines.

“As a leading global smartphone e-brand, it is crucial for us to partner with a trusted platform of equal reputation and are confident that this partnership will be a fruitful one. We are excited for this milestone and to have the opportunity to cater to the Filipino people,” Wang adds.

Users can look forward to the exclusive Honor flash sale on Shopee on May 5, in line with the biggest online mid-year sale – 5.5 Shopee Super Sale. The flash sale will feature the exciting premiere of the Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X at unbeatable prices. First 500 users who pre-register their interest from April 25 to May 4 will stand to receive a 250 PHP voucher, which can be used to buy other products on Shopee.

Honor 9 Lite – The Fashion Icon

The Honor 9 Lite is the most sleek and stylish device there is and its quad cameras are perfect to record your lively moments. Featuring exquisitely designed 2.5D glass and 5.65-inch edge-to- edge Full View HD Display, the Honor 9 Lite is a fashion statement.

Honor 7X – The Ultimate Gaming Monster

The Honor 7X is irresistible in terms of both performance and pricing. Equipped with the powerful octal-core Kirin 659 and graphics processing unit (GPU), coupled with Full View display, the Honor 7X is the perfect competitively-priced gaming monster. Its track record speaks for itself.

Also currently ongoing is the 5.5 Shopee Super Sale campaign, the biggest mid-year online sale in the Philippines happening from now until 5 May; featuring massive promotions including 55 peso deals, daily in-app vouchers and surprises, as well as discounts up to 90% off across a wide range of categories. 

For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/55shopeesupersale

Visit the Honor Official Store on Shopee: https://shopee.ph/honorph.officialstore

Pre-registration for Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X: https://shopee.ph/shopeexhonorsignups

Download Shopee app for FREE via App Store or Google Play

iQor celebrates official opening after multi-phased expansion in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

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iQor, a global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services, celebrated the opening of its new Santa Rosa contact center in Laguna, Philippines with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2018.

 iQor ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2018, Santa Rosa laguna, (L-R) Saurabh Bhaskar, Senior Vice President, Operations iQor; Gary Praznik, Chief Operating Officer, iQor; Ramil Hernandez, Governor of Province of  Laguna; Tone Holmen, General Manager for Retail, iQor; Jeff Swedberg, General Manager for Finance, iQor; Marty Lhetio, General Manager for Telco, iQor

iQor opened one of the first English-speaking contact centers in the country in 1999. Since then, the company has grown to more than 22,000 employees spanning 11 facilities throughout Dasmariñas, Davao, Iloilo, Talisay, Bacolod, and Clark.

“The Philippines remains one of the fastest growing regions for our customer care services,” said Gary Praznik, iQor COO.

“The country’s continued investments in infrastructure, education, and transportation are paying off. As the complexity of customer interactions increase, we continue to find digitally savvy talent that can work across a variety of different channels, whether that is voice, social media, chat, or email.”

Santa Rosa is located just 38 kilometers (24 miles) outside of Metro Manila, and is home to a growing young, tech-oriented labor pool. iQor’s contact center opened its doors in a newly built building next to the SM City Santa Rosa Mall in October 2017 and quickly expanded to occupy the 6th – 9th floors. The center has a large rooftop and entertainment area and will provide jobs to over 3,000 Filipinos over the course of 12 months.

“iQor is very family oriented,” said Saurabh Bhaskar, senior vice president operations for iQor Philippines. “Santa Rosa is perfectly positioned outside the NCR to allow our employees to work closer to their home and their families. At the same time, the proximity to Metro Manila gives us access to a large pool of digitally native talent that we wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.”

iQor was recently recognized for its commitment to the Philippines business community and job creation, earning first place awards for Best First-Time Nominated Company and Best Company of the Year Outside National Capital Region, presented at the 12th International ICT Awards in March 2018.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates official opening after multi-phased expansion

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at iQor’s Santa Rosa contact center at BPO Tower 3, SM City Santa Rosa, Laguna 4026 on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

To pursue an opportunity at iQor Philippines, please visit www.iqorphilippines.com. To learn more about growing your career at iQor, please visit: www.iqor.com/careers. 

About iQor

iQor is the only global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services, from point of customer acquisition to sustainable recycling. With 45,000 employees in 18 countries, we partner with many of the world’s best-known brands to deliver aftermarket product and customer support solutions that span the consumer value chain, from customer care and receivables management to product diagnostics and repair services. Our award-winning technology, logistics and analytics platforms enable us to measure, monitor and analyze brand interactions, improve business process and find operational efficiencies that lead to superior outcomes for our partners across the customer and product life cycles.