Balik Yuhum! Elevate your Masskara experience this year with Home Credit

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The Philippines is known to be a happy country. Everywhere you go, you see people break into their warm smiles despite the hidden storms they need to weather. Jeepney drivers, security guards, peddlers, and your Pinoy folks are simply a ray of sunshine. But that’s not the country’s only pride. The Filipino culture is a mix of rich, vibrant, and spirited history and traditions, having a total of 42,000 festivals including both major and minor events that the locals so wholeheartedly celebrate.

One of its famous and world-class festivities is the Masskara Festival originating all the way from Bacolod, the “City of Smiles”. Having been put to a halt for two years given the global pandemic, the province is more than ready to host its vivacious month-long celebration.

Home Credit, as the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, wants festival-goers, locals, and foreigners alike to capture a picture-perfect image of the festivity and make the most out of this year’s Masskara Festival through its wide product offerings for photography and videography.

Record the Masskara street dance and float parade hands-free

Fear of missing out capturing Masskara Festival’s stars of the show – street dance and float parade? Never miss a good moment by setting up your smartphone or digital camera with a durable tripod to get steady shots with smooth pans and tilts. Going hands-free with a tripod, you are now able to fully enjoy the unfolding event in front of you and admire the skillfully crafted colorful gigantic masks by the Bacolodnons or the energetic dances of the youth in the streets.

Take selfies at the breathtaking tourist spots of Bacolod

If you’re a traveler as much as a festival-goer, you would certainly dedicate a good portion of your trip to visiting the scenic tourist spots in Bacolod City and the rest of Negros Occidental. Some of the good spots that the province has to offer are The Ruins, an ancestral home mansion of a wealthy baron in the 1920s; Lakawon Island, a 33-hectare white sand beach with clear waters; and Negros Museum, where historical and cultural artifacts of the province are preserved for the Negrenses’ sense of identity. With the breathtaking places, Bacolod has to offer, you want to make sure that you are able to seize it with a flagship smartphone with a good camera.

Capture your Bacolod food trip using a high-quality vlogging camera

After all the standing, strolling and cheering at the lively parade, food is the only possible cure for exhaustion! And so, don’t think the City of Smiles would lag behind other provinces when it comes to culinary. One of its trademark foods is its chicken inasal – marinated with a mixture of condiments and spices meant to explode in your mouth. While you’re at it, what better way to document hopping from one manokan restaurant to another than by vlogging it with a portable and top-notch digital camera?

Unleash the adventurer in you in the Masskara Cup Drag Fest

For all the adrenaline junkies, you have a place this coming Masskara Festival 2022! The city government has Masskara Cup Drag Fest lined up this year. Expected to set in motion in this event are drag racing, autocross, and cross-kart. To further build up the adrenaline rush, motorists and cyclists can now participate in a BMX competition. Recording rigorous activities like these calls for a reliable action camera so you would never miss out on recording the jumps and swerves when you fully shift into your element.

As the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), helps festival-goers elevate their Masskara Festival experience with essential photography and videography gadgets that can be purchased through hundreds of its partner merchants. All items can be purchased through flexible payment terms and low-interest rates— making preserving vibrant moments and celebrating the country’s history, culture, and traditions accessible for all.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit their official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow them on their official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

Brother Philippines Showcases Latest Products at the Cosplay Mania 2022

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As more physical events and gatherings happen across the country, it’s the perfect opportunity for many Filipinos to discover new interests and get back to old hobbies. Among the most exciting and anticipated yearly events is Cosplay Mania, which happened at the SMX Convention Center last October 1-2. Of course, Brother Philippines also joined in on the fun and featured its latest lineup of multi-function printers, sewing machines, and label printers.

The Brother team displayed an array of products that are perfect for home and small business. From the newest refill tank printers and A3 multi-functions, that can bring any creative work to life, to personal label printers perfect for personal and small business labelling, to other products for crafters and creators, like sewing and embroidery machines. The SDX1200 Scan N’ Cut was also showcased in the event, which is the perfect tool for customizing your artworks.

To make the 2-day event more exciting, Brother Philippines also powered the Cosplay Karaoke Cup, where contestants belted their best for a chance to grab up to Php 30,000 worth of cash and prizes. Lucky event goers also scored prizes at the booth, such as label printer TZE tapes and Merchandise like shirts and bottle bags.

Check out all the fun event activities at the official Cosplay Mania Facebook Page.

Shopee onboards aspiring MSMEs from the Aeta Community in partnership with Angeles LGU and the Clark Development Corporation

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Shopee Philippines Seller Coach Mik Baluyot, Ultra.insthink! shop owner Antolin Macapagal, HobbyKornerPH shop owner Heron Dimabuyu, Clark Development Corporation CSR & Placement Division Manager Herbert Angeles, and Secretary to the Mayor of Angeles City Raffy Angeles

With its mission of making e-commerce more accessible for Filipinos across the country, Shopee partners with the local government unit (LGU) of Angeles City and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) to engage and onboard local entrepreneurs from the Aeta community in Pampanga through its nationwide initiative - Shopee University Roadshow. Aspiring and current entrepreneurs from the Aeta community learned how they could sell their products on the platform and will soon be able to sell their handicrafts and traditional products, such as flutes, bird whistles, and coin banks, to a nationwide audience.

“Through this Shopee University Roadshow, our MSMEs will reach a larger market and wider audience to introduce their very own products. Thank you for this opportunity, Shopee, for giving a bridge for our local businesses,” shared Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin.

Ed Pamintuan, Chairman of the Clark Development Corporation, said “Everything that we do drives back to our main mission of driving growth and modernization for Clark City. We are grateful that our partnership with Shopee has given our Cabalens, most especially our Aeta brothers and sisters, the support that they need to jumpstart their online selling journey.”

Local entrepreneurs from the Aeta Community

“We are honored to partner with Angeles City and the Clark Development Corporation in our shared mission of supporting local businesses. It is incredibly humbling to be part of the e-commerce journey of our local MSMEs. We will continue to make e-commerce accessible for all with more iterations of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

Shopee Philippines Seller Coach Mik Baluyot, Hola Decor shop owner Donald Manalo, and Smart Snail shop owners Carrie and Laurence Sanchez

The Shopee University Roadshow is a masterclass that educates MSMEs nationwide on how to bring their businesses online and onboard into Shopee. The masterclass equips sellers with the necessary tools and knowledge to generate more sales and grow their buyer base. Meanwhile, the Shopee Kumustahan engages Shopee sellers in a casual gathering for them to learn online selling tips and tools through an exchange of their experiences, insights, and advice.

This marks the third iteration of the Shopee University Roadshow and the Shopee Kumustahan, following successful runs in Davao City and Cebu. Through both events, Shopee furthers its commitment to support the growth of MSMEs and help all Filipinos benefit from digitization, wherever they may be.

If you’re interested in growing your business online, kickstart your e-commerce journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

The Momentum is on at Palm Grove Bar - Your Poolside Experience Is About to Change at Century Park Hotel!

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In 2021, Century Park Hotel’s poolside outlet, Palm Grove Bar, was transformed into a go-to Unlimited Samgyeopsal place in the heart of Manila. Guests marveled at the idea of enjoying their Korean grilled favorites amid a dramatic poolside setting as well as swimming to their heart’s content. The outcome truly made an enjoyable gustatory experience for the hotel guests. The picturesque setting continues to be a perfect backdrop for all those Tiktok, IG and FB-worthy posts.

This 2022, Century Park Hotel is geared to elevate that experience with the Palm Grove Bar. Pump up your Friday and Saturday nights (5:00PM – 11:00PM) with friends and family over drinks and yummy bar chows.

A bang for the buck deal, enjoy the Buy 1, Take 1 offer on our Frozen Fruity Margaritas, Frozen Sangrias, Heineken and Tiger beers during Happy Hour from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

For starters, try Century Park Hotel’s Wings & Dips (P495net), Beef Salpicao (P445net), or go for Pizza Flatbreads such as Margarita Flatbread (P395net) or Formaggio Quattro (P395net). Burgers are also available for big appetites starting from P395net!

If you prefer to pair your drinks with Pinoy favorites, avail of our Street Food Treats and enjoy Kwek-kwek (P69net), Chicken Tail (P89net), Squid Balls (P139net) or Pork Skin (P349net) and a whole lot more!

Enjoy sipping your favorite cocktails like Feeling Korean (P245net), Banana Colada (P325net) or Mojito (P355net) while taking in the breathtaking nighttime view of the hotel’s poolside area. Our Pitcher Deals are also available for as low as P249net (Gnarly Dude!) to P499net (Hard Lychee Soda).

Beers can also be availed for as low as P195net (Brew Kettle). Asahi, Heineken and Tiger Beer Black and Crystal Light will also be available at your disposal (prices may vary).

“After the success of our Unlimited Samgyeopsal, we want to introduce to the market another refreshing poolside bar experience. Palm Grove has been steadily gaining momentum and on top of our Korean grill specialties, this area is an ideal place to unwind and simply have fun with friends and loved ones over drinks and lovely food,” said Anthony Tan, Century Park Hotel’s General Manager.

The Palm Grove Bar is set to open on October 14, 2022. For reservations, call 0956-5232880.

Century Park Hotel has been duly awarded the Safety Seal Certification and Certificate of Accommodation to Operate as Staycation (CAOS) by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). One can look forward to a safe and pleasant stay while inside the property.

Guests must be fully vaccinated and present their vaccination cards.

Sony Music Entertainment marks 25th anniversary of George Michael’s Older with a digitally remastered, expanded edition

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The celebration also kicked off with a listening party and an exclusive screening of Freedom Uncut, a documentary about the late pop music icon

Sony Music Entertainment recently paid tribute to iconic superstar George Michael with a listening party featuring his re-released classic album Older and an exclusive premiere of Freedom Uncut—an acclaimed documentary that gives viewers a first-person account of his life as a pop legend, a music activist, and as a person coming to terms with love, sexuality, and celebrityhood.

The intimate celebration also marked the 25^th anniversary of his landmark album Older, which was remastered for the very first time on digital and streaming formats. Dubbed Older (Expanded Edition), the remastered version also includes remixes, live versions, and B-Side tracks, along with the newly improved versions of the late singer-songwriter’s originals.

Producing six top 3 singles in the UK and topping the album charts for three consecutive weeks, Older is described as a “masterpiece” by several music critics, and was a huge global commercial success. It went 6x platinum in the UK, as well as verified platinum in another 22 countries – an achievement which is unparalleled to this day.

The remastered version of Older is made more special with the release of a premium box-set containing 5 CDs, 3 LPs, and a 12” x 12” 48-page book, The Story of Older, featuring a brand-new essay by Dan Davies recounting the stories behind the album with contributions from key people who helped make the record, plus rare and previously unseen photos.

Aside from the box-set release, George Michael’s self-co-directed documentary, Freedom Uncut also recently premiered worldwide to mostly glowing reviews from pop culture and film press. NME called it “strikingly candid,” while Empire praised it for being a “touching tribute to a true music legend.”

George Michael’s Older (Expanded Edition) is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The premium box-set can be purchased overseas.