Public School Teacher Zaldy Bueno is hailed as Cebuana Lhuillier’s Happiest Pinoy 2019

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Zaldy Bueno, a 37-year old teacher from Gumaca, Quezon was hailed as the 4th Happiest Pinoy, winning Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy!

Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy honors  the Filipinos’ innate “optimism, resilience, and hope amidst different life crises.”

Zaldy bested nine other finalists from different categories, winning one million cash and a trophy.

The board of judges composed of Usec. Zenaida Maglaya, Gang Badoy Capati, James Deakin, RJ Ledesma, Love Anover-Lianko, Jonathan Yabut, Winston Maxino, Rommel Arellano, and Richardson Navor chose Bueno unanimously by virtue of his advocacy to see more children’s lives change through education. Zaldy volunteered as an ALS teacher and taught on weekends, he even had his mother as his student at one point and helped her finish her secondary education. 

Among many inspiring things about  Zaldy , he is co-founder of PADYAK project since 2017... PADYAK stands for Pidal Apakan Dunong Yayaman, Asenso’y Kakamtan, which aims to provide bicycle units for students who could not afford to travel to school.

The project turned out huge with so many people donating new and used bicycle units from all over the Philippines even getting donations from OFWs abroad. This project drastically increased attendance for students at school for which their school received a perfect attendance award.

“I am very happy with the results of this year’s search -- with over 800,000 entries received through our branches, online, SMS, and walk-in entries. It’s been amazing to read the entries of the 10 finalists and Zaldy proves to be a worthy winner as his tale will definitely inspire countless people to push on despite life’s difficulties, Zaldy exemplifies the commendable Filipino spirit of rising up from your current predicament and using that as fuel to make a difference in the lives of others.” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Currently, Bueno serves as the head teacher of the English department at the Gumaca National High School. As a kid, their family would often encounter financial difficulties, Zaldy would help his mom wash clothes for their neighbours and would get his daily allowance from selling vegetables he planted to augment the family income. Zaldy vowed to work hard and study hard in order to improve their life.

A turning point in Zaldy’s life was when typhoon Rosing hit in 1995 which completely obliterated their house, and forced to stay at the barangay health center. During clinic days, Zaldy and his family had to move their things on the street to accommodate the influx of patients.

After graduating secondary school, Zaldy tried to get a college education but had to stop schooling due to financial constraints. In order to get back to school, he had to work two jobs, including stints at a tile store and as an advertiser scout for a local radio station. He finished college after 6 years.

Bueno is the fourth winner of the biennial search following Richardson Navor (2015), Rommel Arellano (2012), and Winston Maxino (2009).

When asked what Bueno will do with the prize money? 
"I will use it to further improve Project PADYAK by acquiring more bike units which more youths can use to get to school, " Zaldy shared

He also shared that he will use a part of it to bring his parents to Singapore for a well-deserved vacation.

Breaking its own record, the Cebuana Lhuillier search received over 800,000 nominations this year, the most entries it received in its ten-year history.

Congratulations to Zaldy Bueno, public school teacher from Gumaca, Quezon  winning Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy  2019!

Vivo launches Vivo V15 Blossom Pink and presents its newest celebrity endorser, Maine Mendoza

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Maine Mendoza is the newest celebrity endorser of  Vivo Philippines presented during the launch the Vivo V15 Blossom Pink held at the SM Megamall Activity Center.

The leading smartphone developer chose the TV host and actress for her determined spirit – one that overcomes challenges and rises up from expectations.

Both feminine and fierce, the rising star is also the best ambassador for the limited-edition V15 Blossom Pink. The Vivo smartphone is pretty and powerful with its top-of-the-line features like the 32MP Elevating Selfie Camera but with an added a splash of color that levels it up.

Inspired by the look of the limited-edition Vivo V15 Blossom Pink and the fun-loving personality of their celebrity ambassador, the event was filled with splashes of Pink as well as picture-perfect, playful stations for the ‘gram.

At the event, Maine Mendoza showed her fans some love by interacting with those who were present at the event and answering their questions from Twitter on stage. The first 30 Vivo V15 Blossom Pink buyers were also treated with a meet and greet on stage with the young actress. 

Plenty of exciting activities happened at the launch including an upbeat performance from young pop soul singer, Sassa. There were also hourly raffles and a grand raffle of Vivo goodies for the event attendees.

The Vivo V15 Blossom Pink will be available at selected dealers and Vivo stores nationwide starting from May 25. 

Find out the latest news on Vivo’s fresh endorser and the fabulous limited-edition phone at www.vivo.com/ph. 

You can also watch the official video featuring Maine Mendoza at www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1CsD53KRYo.

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image. Vivo Philippines announced its partnership with the NBA by the end of 2018.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX branch to serve home and business owners south of the metro

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Is your home filled with excess possessions accumulated through the years? Have parts of your household been converted into dusty bodegas crammed full of stuff like luggage, seasonal décor and clothing, kids’ books,and sports equipment? 

Take heart. You can reclaim your guest room, garage or laundry room from the unwieldy mess by taking your non-disposables to a self-storage facility.

Make that Loc&Stor 24/7, the first world-class self-storage facility in the country that gives home and business owners a safe, secure, and professionally operated place to store goods that are not currently needed but cannot be disposed of. 

Loc&Stor 24/7 has three strategically located facilities around the metro: one in Pasig City and two in Makati City (J.P. Rizal and Urban Avenue). 

Free up precious space at home by placing your excess belongings in Loc&Stor 24/7, a world-class self-storage facility with a branch in SLEX. You may contact Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX branch at 0917 709 5836, and visit our website www.locnstor247.com.

And the good news is, Loc&Stor 24/7 just opened a facility at the South Luzon Expressway, giving residents and business owners from Alabang, Parañaque, Magallanes, Las Piñas, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and other nearby areas easy and fast access to it—whether on a short- or long-term basis. Starting with the minimum rental period of 1 month. 

Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX provides the same world-class standard that storers have learned to trust and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Like the other branches, Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX offers seven sizes of storage units to accommodate customers’ varying needs. The smallest can accommodate up to eight balikbayan boxes, while the jumbo-size unit can fit contents of a 20ft container or up to 180 balikbayan boxes. Even better, you can easily upsize or downsize your unit.

Keep your precious possessions safe and secure at a world-class self-storage facility that storers trust—Loc&Stor 24/7. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Loc&Stor 24/7 has a branch in SLEX. For more information, contact Loc&Stor SLEX branch at 0917 709 5836, and visit our website www.locnstor247.com.

Only you and your authorized representatives can access your stored possessions, using unique PIN codes that arms and disarms your unit’s alarm. And because all access to your unit is electronically logged, the system will notify you through e-mail if your unit has been opened.

To accommodate the requirements of Loc&Stor 24/7’s corporate or business-owner storers, the facility has an elevated loading dock that can fit up to two 40 ft. shipping containers. Furthermore, since Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX is a one-level facility; no weight limits are imposed on all units.

Experience the world-class self-storage facilities of Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX Branch now! Equipped with high-definition CCTV cameras with night vision, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and sprinkler systems, Loc&Stor 24/7 provides safe and secure storage of your precious goods. 

Finally, for your peace of mind, Loc&Stor 24/7 SLEX is located in a guarded, gated, and flood-free compound manned round-the-clock by personnel from a leading professional agency. The facility is also equipped with high-definition CCTV cameras with night vision, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and sprinkler systems. 

Ample parking space inside the compound is available for the storers’ safety even at odd hours. 

For inquiries on rental fees and other vital information, visit our website at www.locnstor247.com, or connect through social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

You may also contact one of Loc&Stor’s facilities to know more—Pasig at 570-2561, Urban Makati at 810-9556, JP Rizal Makati at 0917 709 5390, or SLEX at 0917 709 5836.

Get the Lowest Price Guaranteed deals only at the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale

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From June 3 to July 7, top brands including P&G Hair, Maybelline, Silverworks and more are giving exclusive discounts up to 90% off

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the launch of the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale happening from June 3 to July 7. 

Users will be treated to five weeks of exciting back to back promotions including one million Lowest Price Deals, daily 100% cashback vouchers, and the most-awaited daily ₱1 Deals. As an added bonus, users can get free shipping for with a ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories daily. 

There will be up to 90% off a wide assortment of products from leading brands including P&G Hair, Huawei, Colourette, Colgate, Silverworks, Maybelline, Unilever Personal Care, Watsons, and Olay. Users can also look forward to category days and exciting promotions such as Vouchers Day on June 3; Free Shipping Day on June 4; and Games Day on June 5.

For more information on the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/double-double.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Why Pampanga is the country’s next big thing

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Off to a prodigious economic upswing, there lies a promising future in the immediate North, Pampanga. Being a dynamic and forward-looking real estate player, NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) is not one to show signs of slowing down in terms of leaving its own mark through this historical moment.

With its strategic location in Central Luzon, Pampanga has undeniably turned into a hotspot for lifestyle and living. The province is tapped by a great deal of enterprises because of its steady and vibrant economic growth. In fact, it is geared towards a major breakthrough since the Pampanga Megalopolis Plan was finally handed over to its local government and already kicked off in 2018. This is a comprehensive development project which seeks to make this region the next urban growth center giving way to several business and lifestyle opportunities for more people. The big plan also veers away from the kind of urbanization that overcrowded Metro Manila.

Business tycoons and international developers alike are actively pursuing to further developClark, known as the “Economic Haven in the Asia Pacific”, to become a global city which shall be called New Clark City. In addition, several studies revealed that the first class component city of San Fernando is a consistently growing agro-industrial-commercial metropolis. Its local government strives to make the provincial capital more economically competitive and business-friendly. With these extensive development plans, great opportunities and grander possibilities are now a reality.

Moreover, the development framework strategy suggests that the future of Pampanga lean towards sustainable development. Developers guarantee environmentally friendly projects favoring protection, conservation and maintaining of natural resources. 

The province, both known as the “Culinary Capital” and the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines”, is home to many beautiful and historical places. What is more exciting is that it has also become a melting pot of diverse cultures through time. These factors give Pampanga a reputation for being one of the country’s top tourist destinations. Suffice to say that the regionoffers an ideal and desirable living, which is what NorthPine Land, wants to share with more people searching for just that. 

Being one of the country’s trusted property developers, the company is extending its efforts this 2019 to offer more premium living spaces to our cabalen, with its newest model houses at Montana Strands and Montana Views both located in Pampanga. 

Nancy (Architect’s perspective) is the newest addition to Montana Strands

Montana Strands, a retro modern-inspired community located at Brgy. Calulut, San Fernando City, was just launched in 2018 with four model houses, namely: Madison, Trinity, Sandy, and Ruby. This year, Nancy will be added to its stunning lineup which will certainly excite people with refined tastes. Its smart finish and total area, being the second biggest among others, rightly suit the need of growing families. 

Rushmore (Architect’s perspective) at Montana Views is one of the highlights of NLI’s accomplishments this 2019.

Perfect for big families, Montana Views situated at Brgy. Panipuan, City of San Fernando-Mexico, Pampanga now boasts of its latest model unit named Rushmore. This exceptionally elegant and very spacious house will set the bars higher for NorthPine Land’s works. It is the first and only home offered by NLI with five bedrooms, making it an ideal space to prep up for a brighter future. 

Since 2016, NorthPine Land has been developing prestigious lifestyle communities not only to adapt to the already vibrant atmosphere in Pampanga but also to change the real estate footprint in the region. To meet homebuyer demands, more milestones from NLI are anticipated to rise in the region as it transforms to the country’s next urban growth center. 

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 Kohana Grove), 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.