Go cashless at McDonald’s with Mastercard A sweet surprise awaits Mastercard cardholders

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Last year, McDonald’s launched cashless payments at select restaurants nationwide. You can now say goodbye to bills and loose change – just use your Mastercard for a faster, quicker and even more secure way to enjoy your McDonald’s favorites! 

Giving you greater ease and awesome perks, Mastercard is the best card to have when you want to make the most out of your day. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast or a quick snack, or having a party, use your Mastercard on your next visit to McDonald’s for convenient cashless transactions – and a sweet surprise!

Counter the flurry of the daily grind with a free McFlurry for every minimum purchase of P150 using your Mastercard credit, debit or prepaid card at participating McDonald’s restaurants. Choose from the McFlurry with Oreo Matcha until February 15, and the classic McFlurry with Oreo or brand new McFlurry with Milo until March 4. Visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph for more information.

Reward yourself with a treat that you deserve. When you choose Mastercard, everyday holds a fun surprise!

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About Mastercard

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New Year, New Show: LG Electronics Philippines celebrates the launch of Netflix’s new original Korean drama-thriller ‘Kingdom’ - Go beyond with the shows you love through the LG B8 4K OLED TV

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Brand new year means new and exciting ways to maximize technology and entertainment to bond with loved ones.

Netflix has put together two things to make most binge-worthy stories from South Korea: the thrilling K-drama about ancient Korean monarchy and the threat of an impending zombie apocalypse. Set in Korea’s ancient Joseon Period, “Kingdom” follows the journey of a crown prince sent on a suicide mission to investigate a gruesome plague spreading inside the kingdom — only to find zombies threatening his reign and his people.

On January 25, 2019, Netflix premiered a contagious case of binge-watch fever ‘Kingdom’ and just recently, LG Philippines recently launched its 30th Anniversary TV — the OLED B8 4K TV — and it’s the best way to give justice to the thrill and excitement of “Kingdom” and its mind-blowing cinematic appeal.

More than a hundred media attendees watched the the advance screening with the impressive LG OLED TVs at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Bonifacio Global City. Guests had a blast as they got to dress up in a traditional Korean Hanbok and posed against the realistic “Kingdom” backdrop and roaming zombies. A traditional Korean feast dinner was served after the Nara Team performed a traditional Korean Fan Dance before the actual viewing.

LG Philippines is also delighted to share this exciting milestone with some of the country’s brightest personalities as brand ambassadors, the ‘Iron Man’ of the Philippine Basketball Association LA Tenorio, actor Gil Cuerva, Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Nicole Cordoves, and Lifestyle, Travel Vlogger Dani Barreto. The event was hosted by TV Host, car and road safety advocate and LG TV Ambassador James Deakin.

This growing partnership between LG Philippines and Netflix Philippines further solidifies the bond between Filipinos and Koreans. 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the friendship between Philippines and South Korea which started when the Philippines became the fifth country to recognize the Republic of Korea in 1949. Since then, the mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries has grown in every aspect: economically, technologically, culturally, and even in military and government support and this latest event is a reminder of the strength and reliability of the flourishing friendship between the two nations.

To honor the two countries’ thriving relationship and strengthen KCC’s mission to “deepen the understanding and appreciation of Korean culture among Filipinos by providing diverse cultural programs and events”, LG Philippines, being a Korean company with principal headquarters in Seoul, South Korea has donated five 55-inch UHD 4K TVs (four 55UK6300 and one 55UK6500) to the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines.

“It is an important celebration of the strong relationship between Korea and the Philippines, which started in 1949. To honor this friendship, we at LG always go beyond the call of duty to provide excellent home entertainment products and appliances to millions of Filipinos who have supported us from the beginning. It is our pleasure to contribute in strengthening the bond between our two countries,” shared LG Philippines Managing Director Mr. Inkwun Heo.

While LG has a number of TVs that are officially recommended by Netflix after passing a series of rigorous tests, the B8 4K OLED TV is one that stands out from the pack. It boasts a list of impressive features, starting with its top-of-the-line 55” 4K Cinema HDR display providing sharp contrast and vibrant colors. The B8 is made to deliver an immersive viewing experience powered by the Smart Brain α7 Intelligent Processor to make sure all TV functions and features are working together for a seamless user experience. Aside from its stunning visuals and cutting edge smart TV technology, LG has equipped the B8 4K OLED TV with a Dolby Atmos® sound system for a true cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home.

Take home the LG B8 OLED TV — the most competitively priced high quality OLED TV in the market today — for P89,991 (cash price). As a gift, every purchase of the LG B8 comes with six (6) free months of Netflix access, so the entire family can enjoy high quality entertainment at home.

A decade of giving back: NorthPine Land continues to make dreams come to life

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For ten years now, NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) has amplified its efforts in making dreams come to life not only by providing top-of-the-line homes that improve the quality of life, but also by paying forward and giving back to the community through its recent outreach programs. 

NLI’s Finance group upholds the importance of education for all as they give instructive materials to the children with disabilities

NorthPine Land continuously strengthens its corporate social responsibility efforts and aims to reach out to more people. Through all the company’s operational divisions, several activities were carried out in response to this goal.  

The Sales and Marketing Division graces the kids’ party and shares fun moments with them.

NLI Finance Division visited Alternative Learning Center for Persons with Disabilities (ALS-PWD) of DepEd at Barangay Calulut in San Fernando City, Pampanga. Over thirty kids at this school received different educational materials including functional toys that would help and facilitate their learning. 

Within the same location, the Sales and Marketing Division lent its helping hand. The group donated sets of ceiling fans to Brgy. Calulut Day Care Center and financed the construction of its new comfort room. The kids also experienced a one of kind yearend party where both parents and children enjoyed exciting activities. They all took home toys and other gifts.

  

Romel de la Cruz and his family move into their new home (right) from their old house (left).

The company’s Corporate Sales Division gifted a concrete house for an Aeta family in Porac, Pampanga. Recipient Romel de la Cruz, a father of three, used to live with his family in a house that is no longer sufficient for their space requirement and also hazardous in times of calamities. Now, his family is enjoying a better and safer living in a more comfortable home. 

NorthPine’s TMG-BD team entertains and shows love to the elderly at Bahay Pag-ibig.

Bahay Pag-ibig Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga, a non-government non-profit institution for the aged was the chosen beneficiary of the Technical Management-Business Division team. The smile on the faces of the elderly was priceless during the fun games prepared for them. Each of them also received gifts and other basic necessities. 

Meanwhile in Cavite, Technical Management Group-South showered blessings to Brgy. Sabutan Day Care Center in Silang. The group renovated and beautified the place by painting the walls and improving their electrical facilities. They also donated new cabinets and shelves to the said institution.

This noble mission started small a decade ago with the initiatives of the company’s shareholders. This continuously grows as the years passed by. NorthPine Land is committed to further broaden and reinforce this venture in the coming years in line with its mission to make more dreams come to life.

About NorthPine Land, Inc.

NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI) is one of the country’s trusted real estate prime movers with a prestigious portfolio of projects in Pampanga (Montana Views and Montana Strands), Cavite (Kahaya Place, Greenwoods Village, Wind Crest and KohanaGrove), Laguna (South Hampton), Antipolo City (Forest Ridge), and Pasig City (Lexington). Its distinguished shareholders are: HongKong Land, BDO, Metrobank, and San Miguel Properties, Inc. To know more about our lineup of products, visit www.northpineland.com or call +632 637.1531. 

ComCo Southeast Asia sweeps 10 honors for impactful campaigns at the 54th Anvil Awards!

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Coming from a streak of local and international industry recognition in just 3 years since its creation, trailblazing and fast-rising communications agency ComCo Southeast Asia harvested 10 metals at the recent 54th Anvil Awards organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)

The most-coveted Anvil award is given to outstanding public relations programs and tools after thorough screening and evaluation by notable industry professionals and multisectoral jury. Dubbed as the Oscars of PR, the Anvil has become an emblem of excellence in Public Relations.

ComCo Squadron with the much-coveted metals bagged for impactful campaigns. In photo are (from left): Ace Cruz, Brand Communications Manager; Joan Icotanim, Brand Communications and Administration Director; Jam Bufi, Brand Communications Associate; Christine Li, Internal Affairs Director; Rachel Syfargo, Brand Communications and Operations Director; Ferdinand Bondoy, Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director; Queenie Resmundo, Brand Communications Associate; Harvey Llamosa, Senior Executive Initiatives Associate; AC Recio, Senior Digital and Multimedia Arts Associate; and Gian Viterbo, Digital Solutions Lead. 

ComCo Southeast Asia won three Gold Anvil Awards for “Igniting Talent – The Camp ComCo Mentorship Program” for Specialized Public Relations Program; “Where Movies Come Alive and Move You – The SM Cinema Reel to Real Campaign” for Public Relations Tools: Exhibit and Special Event - Fan or Consumer Experience; and “Our Strong Connection – The Eastern Communications Internal Rebranding Campaign” for Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders - Employees.

The Agency bagged seven Silver Anvil Awards for “KilusangKontra Kuto led by Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz” for Public Relations Program on a Sustained Basis - Youth / Children’s Welfare; “The Gift of Education: The AirAsia-World Vision See the World Initiative” for Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders - Consumers, Specialized Public Relations Program, Public Relations Program on a Sustained Basis - Education, and PR Tools: Exhibit and Special Event - Fundraising; “Raising Awareness for Conservation through Art: WWF's "Art, Heart, Earth" Program” for Specialized Public Relations Program; and “Where Movies Come Alive and Move You – The SM Cinema Reel to Real Campaign” for Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders - Consumers. 

Prior to the big win in the recently concluded 54th Anvil Awards, ComCo Southeast Asia, together with its clients, was also recognized in the global and local scene such as the Marketing Event Awards in Singapore, MarCom Awards in USA, 2018 and 2017 Quill Awards, 2018 Anvil Awards, Kidlat Awards, Mumbrella Awards, and Spikes Asia.

Now at the onset of its fourth year in the industry, ComCo Southeast Asia remains committed to its passion and mission to craft impactful and relevant campaigns for its partner brands and organizations, anchored on its three agency thrusts of Igniting Brand love, Igniting Social Change, and Igniting Talent. As shared by its Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director, Ferdinand Bondoy, “We are truly elated with the honor given to us by our peers in the industry because it validates the monumental work we’ve done for our clients, our partner brands and organizations. What we do in ComCo Southeast Asia is what we consider as our life’s work, hence we make sure we autograph it with excellence not just for client and industry recognition, but because the campaigns we run are real, and impacts the lives of people around us, and the society as a whole.”

To know more about ComCo Southeast Asia, please visit www.comco-hq.com or follow www.facebook.com/comco.southeastasia.

Valentine's date ideas on a budget! The Heart of the Deal: Reduce your V-Day stress and have fun!

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Valentine’s Day is for everybody, it isn’t a holiday just for couples. Love for your family, friends, and even love for yourself, is worth celebrating, too. Valentine's day ’s a great opportunity to spend some alone time with your spouse or partner, or even celebrate it with your entire family!

However, since everything’s pretty expensive nowadays, it’s important to not splurge too much on your romantic date.

When Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re all hit with a barrage of commercials for restaurants, flowers, chocolates, and even edible bouquets. But if you’re short on cash, the idea of a pricey dinner and a movie night may not have that romantic feeling.

Even though your surprise date might not seem as inherently romantic as a candlelight dinner, it is truly what you make of it.

Let’s face it: The usual date for Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly groundbreaking. As such, all of the restaurants in town are likely to be crowded – and good luck finding a good seat at the movie theater. So, what if, instead of spending your special day waiting for a table and rushing to get to the cineplex, you did something a little offbeat?

When planning a date, going against the grain and putting a little extra thought into something out of the ordinary can win you some major points in the romance and enjoyable lifestyle. You can fight fewer crowds, save yourself some coin, and impress your Valentine with something refreshingly different.

We've got plenty of ways for you to keep the romance and your bank account alive this Valentine's Day.

The best deals are online. Whether you are looking for an affordable dinner at a romantic restaurant or booking an overnight stay, the deals you can get from online promos are hard to beat.

Nowadays, it can be more difficult to find a dinner-for-two deal at only P500 but there are quite a number of places where you can score a dinner date within the P1000 -P2000 range. And more often than not, you can find these deals online.

Websites like Metrodeal and Deal Grocer give you so many options for buying Valentine’s gifts as well as booking your restaurant trysts—and all of them at huge discounts.

Spas and staycations. Why not take your Valentine celebration to the next level of chill and relaxation? Spa services and hotel stays cost 50% off or more when you book them online. In a way, doesn’t a wellness staycation express your love better than chocolates and roses?

Check out sites like Agoda and again, Metrodeal and Deal Grocer for great deals on spa services and hotel stays. 

Trip Advisor can also be helpful – because there are customer reviews – but you have to call the establishments yourself to ask about their promos. This is made easier because Trip Advisor provides the addresses and contact information.

Rates at the spas and hotels in these sites range from below P2,000 to P10,000 or higher depending on your budget and preferences. Still, there are enough places in the below P2k and below P8k for the more budget-conscious to choose from.

If you can afford a more premium experience, then check out the promos featured in the Our Awesome Planet site here and here. Other premium deals are featured in the Fat Girls Day Out site.

Another way to banish stress is to share in an enjoyable activity. Believe it or not, activities like fencing, archery, and even target shooting at the gun range are becoming popular recreation options for barkadas and couples as well.

If you choose target shooting, Armscor has several shooting ranges but in Metro Manila, the ones in Makati and Marikina are the most frequented.

The budget for this can range from P600 – P3000 depending on the package you choose; how long you use the gun range; whether you rent a gun or bring your own. 

Another activity that’s also fun for couples is archery. There are a few archery ranges in Metro Manila. There’s Kodanda Archery Range that has branches in Makati, Pasay, and a few other places.

Googling the keywords “archery manila” will give you options on which archery schools or clubs are closest and most convenient for you to visit. For example, there’s The Archery Academy in San Juan.

However, if you want to up your game into something that pumps up your adrenalin, you can try Archery Attack. Essentially, this is similar to the paintball shootout games except that, of course, you use soft, ball-tipped arrows instead of paintball guns. A two-hour session costs P500 per player.

Or why not play the ultimate game in intelligence, discipline, class, and honor? We’re talking about fencing. 

Republic Fencing and Sports Club lets you and your date en-garde, cross blades (don’t worry the fencing sword or epee is designed for sport safety, not actual combat), and touche each other for fun. Be sure to learn the French fencing terms--because if you whisper them properly, they sound really romantic. 

With these activities, you’ll get your heart pumping and have fun making metaphorical and imaginary shots to each other’s hearts. It’s no wonder that the best love stories on-screen and in books involve dashing heroes and beautiful damsels in scenes with arrows and swordplay: think The Princess Bride and The Hunger Games.

V-Day online deals are much easier to snatch up when you use your BDO credit card. BDO credit cards have ongoing promos that will give you more discounts on the day of hearts. 

You can always find ways to make Valentine’s Day more enjoyable, less stressful, and more affordable. 


Reduce your V-Day stress. For more fun and budget activities, check out this video

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On Valentine’s Day and other celebrations, there are enjoyable things to do with a date, by yourself, or with friends and family, so that this Valentine’s Day and every day is less expensive and lots of fun. 

The most romantic Valentine's Day activity can be something simple. Happy Valentine's Day!