Marites Allen Launched 2020 Feng Shui Books, Almanac and Planner

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Feng Shui Queen of the Philippines, Marites Allen gives forecasts on love, health, wealth, and career in the coming Year of the Metal Rat.

Last October 9, during the press conference of the 15th Marites Allen Philippine Feng Shui Convention, which is set on November 24 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Feng Shui Queen Marites Allen shared a peek into the Year of the Metal Rat. 

The New Year 2020, the Year of the Metal Rat will be a year of new beginnings! New opportunities, love, and money. 2020 is going to be successful!

The Rat is the first sign from the 12 animals cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, and for this reason, this time period is considered a year of new beginnings and renewals. 

Chinese New Year in 2020, the Year of the Metal Rat, is coming up fast and what better way to start anew and gear up for a great year than with Marites Allen’s 2020 horoscope books, Feng Shui Almanac and Planner. 

2020 Horoscope Books

The personal horoscope books provide helpful indications in many aspects of the life of each animal sign in the Chinese zodiac, including wealth, career, romance, and health for each month. It also has valuable suggestions to help prepare for the Chinese New Year and tips on what enhancers to place in specific sectors of the home and recommended fashion wear and accessories to attract positive energies through out the year. 

Feng Shui Almanac

The must-have desktop reference to go through the Year of the Metal Rat is the fully illustrated Feng Shui Almanac. Packed with practical application tips and frequently used tables and charts, it also features auspicious dates and times for scheduling important events and tasks. It has a monthly guide to the shifting Flying Stars or the lucky and unlucky sectors of the home and office to guide the reader on which areas to enhance or cure to optimize good luck or keep negative energies at bay. 

Feng Shui Planner

The Feng Shui planner is an indispensable guide designed to help the user succeed and prosper in the Year of the Metal Rat. It contains useful information such as lucky and unlucky days, favorable and unfavorable activities for each day allowing one to schedule important activities accordingly, plus many fengshui tips and suggestions to attract auspicious energies into your daily life.

Launched by the feng shui queen, Marites Allen, at the press conference for the 15th Marites Allen Philippine Feng Shui Convention held at Novotel Manila Araneta City last October 9, the new and highly anticipated books and planner will be available at the convention on November 24. To secure sure copies of the books and planner, you can pre-order them at the following Frigga branches: Megamall (8470-7661); Mall of Asia (0922-4241219); North EDSA (8442-0113); Seaside City Cebu (032-3432062/0907-8198993); or shop online at www.frigga.com.ph.

Want to know more of what’s in store for you for the Year of the Metal Rat? Want to get first dibs on the in-demand books and planner for 2020? Secure your seats now for the 15th Marites Allen Philippine Feng Shui Convention happening on November 24, 2019 at the ballrooms of Novotel Manila Araneta City. 

Get your tickets at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-marites-allen-philippine-feng-shui-convention-tickets-71031468033), call the following numbers: 0920-9509390 / 8188858/ 7360512 / 4707661 or email maritesallenevents@gmail.com.

Loc&Stor 24/7 releases “The Secret” and “One Night Only”—two short films on family love, heartache, and new beginnings

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Loc&Stor 24/7 has released two compelling branded short films directed by award-winning director Chris Cahilig, featuring stories of family love, loss, heartache, and new beginnings. 

Moving on from the passing of someone we love is never easy—not when there is so much to miss and look back to. But “The Secret” shows a way to help ease the heartache . . . through the memories our loved ones left behind. 

In this moving short film, Loc&Stor 24/7 shares the story of a family still aching from the loss of the father and head of the household. The teenage children, mystified about their mother’s late hours coming home, start worrying about her whereabouts. Suspecting the worst, they fear that she has ‘moved on’ so soon after their father’s death. 

As they conspire to follow her one night, they discover their mother’s ‘secret’—her nightly ‘dates’ with their father at a Loc&Stor 24/7 storage unit that contains the family’s treasured possessions. Scenes from the past move them to tears, but this time, both mom and kids agree that they can always go somewhere to keep their love for their father alive.

“The Secret” teaches us that while we need to move on from personal loss, there will always be our cherished memories to comfort us—and Loc&Stor 24/7 to keep those memories safe. 

Starring in the film is Fe Sagulimba as the mother, Sean See as the son and Thalia Padilla as the daughter.

On the other hand, “One Night Only” is a light and quirky story of millennial love that gets nearly nipped in the bud. A girl and boy have fun on a blind date, a potential coupling sparked by the strong attraction between them. However, the girl’s messy home turns off the young man, leaving the girl to wonder what she could have done wrong. Her best friend gently admonishes her about decluttering her place and helps bring her stuff to a Loc&Stor 24/7 storage unit. In the end, the girl “frees up” her home for “The One”.

Crafted to appeal to the young generation, “One Night Only” suggests that while first impressions make or break a relationship, two people can find new beginnings when given a chance. 

The film, which went viral and received positive feedback in social media, stars Jourdanne Castillo, Wayne Avellano, and Hannah Lee. 

Written by Yuji Gonzales, the short films feature Jay Castillo as the assistant director; Patrick Ferrer as the director of photography; Lorraine Intes as the production manager; and Jed Medrano as line producer.

The crew also features Henry Ramirez as offline editor and Kenneth Amparo as online editor. Credits likewise go to Richard Gonzales for scoring; Kat Salinas for sound design; and Kenneth Amparo for colorgrading. 

In “The Secret” and “One Night Only,” Loc&Stor 24/7 is highlighted as a world-class self-storage facility that offers secure and professionally managed storage units for rent. 

Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, most Loc&Stor 24/7 branches are equipped with seven sizes of storage units to accommodate different needs. The smallest unit can contain up to eight balikbayan boxes, while jumbo-size units are capable of storing contents of a 20ft container or up to 180 balikbayan boxes. 

For corporate or business-store owners, most Loc&Stor 24/7 facilities feature an elevated loading dock that can fit up to two 40 ft. shipping containers. Companies that store inventory can easily upsize or downsize a unit as their needs change.

With priority on safety and security, only owners and authorized representatives can access stored possessions using PIN codes that arm and disarm the unit alarms. All locks are electronically logged in, as well, so the system will notify owners via e-mail if units have been opened.

Located in guarded, gated, and flood-free compounds, Loc&Stor 24/7 facilities are equipped with high-definition CCTV cameras with night vision, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems. 

For added convenience of its storers, parking space is available inside the compound of facilities. 

Locations include Loc&Stor 24/7 Taguig C5/SLEX, JP Rizal Makati, Urban Makati, and Pasig. North Edsa and Sucat will soon be home to Loc&Stor 24/7 facilities.

Short films “One Night Only” and “The Secret” can be accessed at https://www.locnstor247.com/blog/videos/.

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 8570-2561; Urban Makati at 8810-9556; JP Rizal Makati at 7902-1898; or Taguig at 8693-9071. 

BDO reaps numerous honors at the 2019 Asian Banking and Finance Awards

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BDO Unibank, Inc., its subsidiaries BDO Capital & Investment Corp. and BDO Nomura Securities, and corporate social responsibility arm (CSR) BDO Foundation were among over a hundred awardees from 37 countries honored at the Asian Banking and Finance’s 2019 Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards held in Singapore.

BDO bagged the Philippine Domestic Cash Management Bank of the Year at the Wholesale Banking Awards, which recognizes the most outstanding practices and innovative strategies in Asia's wholesale banking sector. This is the 5th time that BDO won in the Cash Management Category and its second consecutive win. Other categories in the Wholesale Banking Awards include Trade Finance, Project\, Finance, Technology & Operations, and Foreign Exchange.

Banking and Finance Excellence. Representing BDO during the award ceremonies on July 18 were BernhardG. Tsai (left), first vice president and chief operating officer of BDO Securities Corporation and Edwin G. Reyes, executive vice president and head of transaction banking group of BDO Unibank, Inc.

In winning the Cash Management Category, BDO was lauded for its wide branch and ATM network, which to date total over 1,100 and 4,000, respectively. Through this vast network, the Bank is able to provide innovative end-to-end financial solutions to corporate clients.

In the Retail Banking Awards, BDO Nomura won for the first time the Online Securities Platform of the Year (Philippines). BDO Nomura, a subsidiary of the Bank, provides investors in-depth market research, quick execution time and competitive rates. Its platform offers ease of use through simple and paperless online application and fund transfers through its customer’s BDO Deposit Accounts. As a bonus, BDO Rewards Points will be earned for all transactions made. These Rewards Points can be redeemed for products available in SM affiliated stores.

Now on its 14th year, the Retail Banking Awards honors outstanding banks that have introduced groundbreaking products and services that successfully adapted with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Still in Retail Banking, BDO’s CSR arm BDO Foundation won the CSR of the Year - Gold Award for the third consecutive year. BDO Foundation bagged the award for partnering with the Department of Education and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in bringing financial education to public schools, particularly in the K-12 curriculum, teaching and non-teaching personnel. Last year, it was recognized for its efforts to empower people with disabilities (PWDs) through the development of a community for disabled individuals. 

Meanwhile, in the Corporate and Investment Banking Awards, BDO Capital won Corporate and Investment Bank of the Year (Philippines), its second consecutive win, for being a “one-stop investment house covering extensive aspects of deals from origination, structuring, and execution funding through its affiliates, secondary market trading, and insurance services.” 

Jollibee will be in full service this All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day

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This All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, millions of Filipinos will once again flock to cemeteries and memorial parks to offer candles, flowers, and prayers for their dearly departed families and friends. For some, it is also the time to reminisce on the fondest memories of loved ones who have passed on and share their stories over food.

Jollibee – the country’s number one fast-food chain – is again making this season of remembering even more special for Filipinos by conveniently bringing their favorite langhap-sarap meals closer to them, as they spend their precious time with their loved ones.

From October 30 to November 2, Jollibee will have food booths in around 275 cemeteries across the country, while 376 drive-thru stores nationwide will be open to cater to those traveling to the provinces.

Those who would like to stay at home can also count on Jollibee to deliver their fastfood favorites by simply dialing #8-7000.

So, whether one is headed to the cemetery, traveling to the province, or simply staying at home, Jollibee will be there to provide light and joy this season with its on-site booths, drive-thru channels, and food delivery service.

The New Generation Phoneography Powerhouse OPPO Reno2 Series Arrives in the Philippines on October 25

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Reno2 Series ushers in the age of videos with cutting-edge smartphone videography features poised to change the smartphone industry game

OPPO is considered as one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. The smartphone giant aims to maintain its strong foothold in the industry by continuously introducing tech-advanced smartphones and expanding its footprint in the premium league through the Reno series. Following the successful launch of the Reno series, is the Reno2 series which is poised as the new phoneography powerhouse. Reno2 retails at PHP28,990 and the Reno2 F retails at PHP19,990. Both are now officially available in all OPPO stores nationwide and through all e-commerce partners starting October 25. 

OPPO stands strong with bullish growth in PH

Now reaching its sixth year in the country, OPPO has taken the Philippines by storm in a short period of time. Starting from a humble team of five employees, the smartphone giant is now fueled by the hard work of more than 7,000 employees with more than 6,000 stores nationwide - millions of users across the country. 

Additionally, OPPO remarkably achieved strong market presence in the second quarter of 2019 earning 28% market share in the second quarter of 2019, according to leading global technology market analyst firm Canalys.

The brand maintains its momentum towards elevating its products and services, some of which include the following:

The innovations in the customer care services that provided VIP-level experience to all its users, resulting to a 99.6% customer satisfaction score on Q3 of 2019. The recently lauded 1-Hour Flash Fix program that gives customers quick and hassle-free smartphone repair and consultation all in less than one hour; and the recently launched OPPO Service app that helps users get a more convenient service experience within just your fingertips were also launched to create better customer relations experience.

Market Favors the Newest Reno2 Series

OPPO has recently streamlined its latest product roster to best cater to the needs of different consumers: the best-selling, upgraded A Series poised as the mid-range entertainment smartphone for the younger generation; the power tool for creativity the Reno Series, positioned as the premium mid-range smartphone; and the powerhouse of the latest smartphone technologies, the Find Series that is for the high-end market.

The latest to join the roster of OPPO’s Reno series product line, Reno2 series, was built to be the next generation creative tool for aspiring content creators in a highly digital and mobile society. The Reno2 series is built with 48MP Quad Camera setup that is capable of up to 20x Digital Zoom. The Reno2 features Ultra Steady Video, Ultra Dark Mode, Ultra Wide Angle on video and Bokeh Effect on video which is the first of its kind in the industry, and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage that promises smoother user experience.

While the Reno2 F is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 with 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, with a 16MP rising camera module, and the video recording is equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for a steadier shot.

Breakthroughs for 2019 and Moving Forward

The brand’s recent achievements are attributed to the many technological and marketing breakthroughs spearheaded by OPPO.

With the goal of expanding its extensive sports and entertainment portfolio, OPPO recently signed a multi-year partnership with Riot Games. This makes OPPO as the exclusive official global smartphone partner for League of Legends Ⓡ Esports international events which will run until the year 2024. 

On the technological front, OPPO has recently unveiled its latest “Waterfall Screen”engineering, with the vision to explore ultimate design aesthetics and a seamless visual experience. Similarly, OPPO has also pioneered the Under-screen Camera technology which was unveiled at the last MWC and is set to offer a “true full screen experience”.

OPPO also exhibited its latest achievements in 5G and IoT. The smartphone brand has been working actively with various global network operators to make 5G the new reality. In the latter part of 2019, OPPO is set to unveil a dual-mode 5G smartphone powered by Qualcomm and supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) networks. OPPO has also created IoT products in the hopes of creating an interconnected future. Currently, OPPO has already developed an IoT open platform that connects products from across 20 categories including more than 260 devices from a variety of brands. 

This 2019 has proven to be a strong year for OPPO as it has successfully penetrated the premium market segment with the release of the Reno series and unveiled breakthrough technologies. With the release of Reno2 series that’s packed with high quality smartphone videography features, OPPO will surely achieve bigger milestones. 

To learn more, visit the website www.oppo.com/ph or check out the official Facebook page at www.fb.com/OPPOPH