SM Cinema Transports You to the World of Disney’s The Lion King with the ‘Into the Jungle’ Exhibit

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A much-loved classic, Disney’s The Lion King first touched our hearts and made us sing along to its phenomenal songs back in 1994. Now 25 years after the release of the animated film, come and feel the love again as Disney’s The Lion King finds its way back to SM Cinema theatres this July!

To prepare for the return of Disney’s The Lion King, SM Cinema is inviting moviegoers to Into the Jungle, a mall set up taking inspiration from the film that is full of fun activities and interactive displays. The magic of Disney’s The Lion King goes from reel to real life with exciting activities such as rock and rope climbing and animal face painting, transporting kids and kids-at-heart into the jungle!

This will run in SM North EDSA The Block Atrium until July 18 for the whole family to enjoy, with the kick-off also including a special performance of Disney’s The Lion King’s beloved songs.

Disney’s “The Lion King”, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. 

Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s The Lion King roars into cinemas starting July 17, Wednesday, at SM Cinemas available inIMAX, Director’s Club Cinema and regular cinemas nationwide! 

Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cavings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

BDO Foundation teaches financial education to kids through storytelling

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Saving money is one of the most important aspects in our life. Teaching kids how to save money may seem like a tough task. How can you make your child’s understanding of money fun and accessible? It’s an investment in knowledge which truly pays the best interest.

There are ways to empower the next generation, and that starts by teaching children the importance of saving from a young age.

A boy who succeeds in getting his dream toy, an enterprising high school student who uses her creativity to earn income, and a modified version of a well-loved folk song—these are just some of the content used to teach youngsters the value of saving money and preparing for the future.

Gandang Girlie Video - “Ganda ni Girlie,” describes how a high school student’s resourcefulness and creativity help her earn income even in her youth. 

The materials, which come in the form of videos, are part of the training tools developed by BDO Foundation, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to promote financial education among public school students from kindergarten all the way to senior high school,

Savings from her earnings 

“Young people are into watching videos. We thought it would be best to come up with financial literacy videos that would not just entice, but more importantly, educate them,” said BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito.

He also said the strategy to leverage storytelling and music was meant to provide entertainment while educating children on the very important subject of personal finance.

“The beauty of stories and songs is that they are easy to remember. Kids appreciate the materials better because they can easily imagine being the characters in the stories. This makes the materials so powerful in teaching and inspiring,” Deriquito continued.

Finishing touches for her springless notebook business

Five financial education videos for students have been released to date. These aim to catch students’ attention and enable them to learn about the value of money at the same time.

The said tools, developed by BDO Foundation in partnership with DepEd and BSP, were deployed to public schools nationwide by virtue of DepEd Memo No. 32, series of 2019, signed by DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones.

Newspaper fund drive from her neighbors & sells it to nearby junkshops

The videos include “Walk Hard for the Money,” which tells of an elementary school boy who chooses to walk to school instead of commuting despite being given allowance. Along with other money-making efforts, these eventually pay off, allowing him to buy an electric scooter, which he later rides to school.

Another video, “Bente Bente,” conveys the same message to young school children to the tune of “Tong Tong Pakitong-kitong.”

Inspired by the Filipino folk song Magtanim ay Di Biro, “Umutang ay Di Biro” also uses music to tell older students to save their allowance, limit spending and pay debts on time.

Ice Candy business during weekends

“Ganda ni Girlie,” meanwhile, describes how a high school student’s resourcefulness and creativity help her earn income even in her youth. 

“Save to Have a Million: Junior Edition” discusses the right attitudes in handling money through a game show.

Other than the videos for the students, the financial literacy learning tools also include lesson plans, discussion guides, and financial education videos for teachers and non-teaching personnel.

“It is very important that the students start the habit of saving while they’re young,” Deriquito emphasized. 

“This is our strategy for greater financial inclusion among Filipinos in the long run.”

A survey conducted by global financial services firm Standard & Poor’s revealed that only 25% of Filipino adults are financially literate. This is lower than the global average of 33%.

Barbecue Outside her village area with the help of her relatives taking turns in grilling then selling it. 

“We hope that the videos encourage the students not just to live for the moment, but prepare for their future by saving and spending wisely now,” Deriquito added.

BDO Foundation will be developing more financial education materials together with DepEd and BSP in the future.

The foundation also has financial education programs for overseas Filipino workers and their families, army personnel and their families, and small farmers. Its programs will further be discussed in a web series on YouTube.

BDO Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank.

MERALCO Rates Down For Third Consecutive Month

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a Php 0.11 per kilowatthour (kWh) reduction in power rates this month. This downward adjustment amounts to around Php 21 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh per month and represents a total rate decrease of P0.57 per kWh since May 2019. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the over-all rate reduction this month can be attributed to a lower transmission charge, as well as a decrease in other charges. For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.ph or its social media accounts on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco).

Enjoy Fun in the Sun with Emirates’ Special Promotion: Filipino travellers can Fly Better and enjoy sunny holidays in Europe and USA with special fares

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Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines, is giving Filipino travellers more ways to beat the rainy-day blues and enjoy plenty of sunshine with its Rainy Day campaign, featuring special rates to some of the most popular destinations in Europe, USA, and the Middle East, for a limited time only.

The special promotion features fares as low as $2,029 in Business Class and $549 in Economy Class. The promotional fares are available only from July 11 to July 22, 2019, while travel dates are valid until December 31, 2019. Blackout dates and other terms and conditions apply. 

Visit the Emirates website for featured fares and for more information.

Destination	Business Class Fares From in USD	Economy Class Fares From in USD
Dubai	2,029	549
Barcelona	2,049	779
Rome	2,169	809
Munich	2,299	879

With Emirates’ extensive network of cities in Europe and USA, accessible via the airline’s global hub in Dubai, travellers will never be short of options to discover the world as they escape the gloom of the rainy season. In addition, flying Emirates is always a delightful experience, whether aboard the Boeing 777 from Manila, Clark or Cebu or on the iconic Emirates A380, available from Dubai on over 50 routes to global destinations. From door-to-door chauffeur services, to luxury airport lounges in select destinations, Business Class flyers can enjoy premium services on the ground and before their flight at over 75 destinations worldwide. Aboard the Emirates A380, passengers in Business Class can socialize and network with other passengers at the iconic Onboard Lounge with premium and exclusive wines, spirits, and other beverages as well as snacks served throughout the flight. Sports lovers will also be able to watch live sports matches on the 55-inch screen on select A380 aircraft.

Passengers in Business Class, whether on the Emirates A380 or Boeing 777, will receive amenity kits by Bvlgari, allowing for in-flight pampering and enjoyment. Passengers across all cabins can choose from over 4,000 channels showing the latest TV and on-demand content in multiple languages with Emirates’ award-winning ‘ice’ inflight entertainment system, including the most recent Blockbuster hit movies. A complete guide to programmes on ice, including Tagalog movies and music artists, can be viewed even before the flight and travellers can customise their own playlists. 

Passengers can also stay connected throughout the flight with pre-loaded 20MB of free Wi-Fi data and will also be treated to regionally-inspired dishes as well as be spoilt for choice with Emirates’ wide selection of exclusive wines and spirits.

Emirates operates 18 weekly flights from Manila to Dubai, connecting Filipino travellers to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Americas. With the vibrant and dynamic city of Dubai as its hub, Emirates provides travellers with direct connections to more than 150 destinations in 85 countries and territories, including 42 destinations in Europe and 17 in the Americas.

For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, contact your travel agent or visitwww.emirates.com/ph.

CAB Approval # 2474-07-03-s.2019

Shopee Raffles off a Motorcycle for only ₱1 for Shopee Free Shipping Festival

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Shopee Free Shipping Festival offers 15 back-to-back Super Brand Days featuring P&G, Unilever, Samsung, Maybelline, and more

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will raffle off a brand-new motorcycle during its ₱1 Game for Shopee Free Shipping Festival. From July 10 to August 8, consumers can look forward to a month of free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories daily, ₱1 Game, and 100% cashback vouchers.

 

On July 15, consumers can score premium items including a Xiaomi Mi Pad 4, Nintendo Switch, ASUS Vivobook, and more at just ₱1. To join, consumers have to pay ₱1 upon check out and one lucky winner will be chosen to take home the featured item of the day.

 

Here are the 7 things you can win for only ₱1 on July 15:

 

1. Rusi Mojo 200 Motorcycle

 

The Rusi Mojo 200 is a durable and fast motorcycle that can get you to places in style. With a powerful engine and a 13-liter fuel capacity, get this bike for only  ₱1 on July 15 for Shopee Free Shipping Festival.

 

2. Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet

 

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 boasts a slim and elegant design with a full HD resolution screen, giving you a versatile tablet that can handle all your day to day activities.

 

3. Nintendo Switch

 

Take your gaming experience wherever and whenever you want with the Nintendo Switch gaming console. It is the perfect entertainment accessory with its versatile joy-con controllers and compact design. Available for only ₱1 on July 15.

 

4. ASUS Vivobook X407 14"

 

Score the ASUS Vivobook that can help you stay on top of your everyday tasks for only ₱1. It has the latest processor, amazing data speeds, and a large storage capacity to help you easily surf the web.

 

5. ZOLO MOJO Bluetooth Speaker

 

Listening to music at home is a breeze with the Zolo Mojo, a voice-activated speaker with Google Assistant built-in. Get this compact and powerful device at the Shopee Free Shipping Festival on July 15.

 

6. Hanabishi HPM600 Professional Stand Mixer

 

This professional stand mixer has 8 speed multiple functions, aluminum dough hooks, and a beater guard that is perfect for beginner bakers and cooks.

 

7. Chicco 2 in 1 Sterilizer

 

The Chicco 2 in 1 Sterilizer is compatible with most feeding bottles, breast pumps, and accessories on the market. It can kill 99.9% of household germs and is the perfect tool for new mothers. Get it for only ₱1 at the Shopee Free Shipping Festival.

 

From July 10 to August 8, Shopee Free Shipping Festival will feature up to 90% off on all categories with back-to-back Super Brand Days featuring P&G, Wyeth, Vivo, Unilever, Perfetti van Melle, Ace TV, Inspi, Bosch, and more. There will be free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories every day, daily ₱1 Game, and 100% cashback vouchers to enjoy.

For more information on the Shopee Free Shipping Festival, please visit https://shopee.ph/free-shipping-festival.

 

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

Visit https://shopee.ph for more information.

 

 

 

About Shopee

 

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

 

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

 

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol