Jobstreet by SEEK to host Career Con 2025 on January 28-29 in Pasay, connecting thousands of jobseekers with top employers

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Leading online job portal, Jobstreet by SEEK, is making history with the launch of its largest and most ambitious event yet—the Career Con 2025. This highly anticipated career event will take place on January 28-29, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The event will run from 10 AM to 6 PM each day, bringing together job seekers, industry experts, and top companies for an unparalleled opportunity to connect and thrive in their professional journeys.

With the theme, “Creating Connections You Seek,” Career Con 2025 will connect over 15,000 candidates with more than 100 hiring companies spanning various industries. As the premier career event, it seeks to redefine the job-seeking experience by uniting employers and jobseekers, creating a dynamic platform to explore new opportunities, forge meaningful connections, and discuss the future of employment.

Candidates may explore job opportunities from SM Retail, Acquire, Philip Morris, Teletech, Techno Global Team, Flash Express, Cardinal Health, Accenture, Nestlé, Meralco, Petron, Metrobank, JPMorgan Chase, and Federal Land, among others.

To support the nation’s ambitious goal of generating one million jobs by 2025, the two-day Career Con event will span two venues, offering distinct experiences for a massive audience. At the SMX Ground Level, the Career Fair Zone will showcase the participating hirers, providing career coaching, tools, candidate talks, and workshops.

Meanwhile, the second level will host the Career Summit Zone, catering to a specialized audience of middle to top management professionals, HR leaders, and industry innovators. This zone will feature high-level discussions, masterclasses on upskilling, employment trends, and exclusive networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in the workforce.

In addition, attendees can look forward to a variety of activities designed to equip them with essential career tools and insights. These include résumé clinics offering expert CV optimization tips, one-on-one interview pods for personalized interactions with potential employers, and career coaching sessions. Workshops and discussions will also cover topics such as interview preparation, what HR professionals look for in new hires, and upskilling to meet the demands of today’s evolving job market.

“This year, we want to create as many jobs as possible for Filipinos, and Career Con 2025—our biggest on-site venture this year since the pandemic—will be the cornerstone for this mission. We see this as a vital step towards reshaping the way jobseekers and employers connect,” Joey Yusingco, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, Head of Marketing shared. “Furthermore, our goal is to create direct pathways between jobseekers and employers, empowering individuals to find the roles that fit their skills while helping the employers to discover the talents that perfectly align with their company needs.”

This year’s event will also collaborate with major educational institutions and key government agencies, including the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) and SM, to facilitate an express service setup for all candidates, making the job-seeking process more efficient.

For more information about Career Con 2025, visit Jobstreet’s official Facebook page @JobstreetPH or check the official Career Con website at https://ph.jobstreet.com/page/careercon-2025.

Feng Shui to Finances: Prosperity Made Simple with PSBank

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As 2025 begins, it’s the perfect time to align your financial goals with the principles of feng shui, the age-old practice of creating balance and harmony. At its core, feng shui emphasizes the importance of flow— an idea that resonates deeply with the journey to financial prosperity. PSBank, your trusted partner in simple and reliable banking, is here to help you transform these auspicious opportunities into meaningful success.

Feng shui teaches that small changes can create a ripple effect of positive energy, and the same is true for financial management. Consider these feng shui tips to help you achieve balance and abundance this year:

1. Tidy Up Your Wallet: A clean, organized wallet attracts wealth and financial clarity. Remove unnecessary receipts and keep it stocked with some cash to symbolize abundance. Furthermore, it is advised to avoid using second-hand wallets.

2. Incorporate Wealth Colors: Colors like black, brown, orange, pastel yellow, and green in your financial tools are believed to represent prosperity and good fortune.

3. Mind the Front Door: Your home’s entrance symbolizes the flow of opportunities. Keep it clean and unobstructed to welcome positive energy, including financial prosperity. You can achieve this through brighter lighting and by adorning the entryway with plants to make the space more inviting.

4. Activate the Southeast Corner: Known as the wealth sector, this area of your home can be enhanced with symbols of abundance like a jade plant, gold coins, or even financial documents. Utilizing these emblems signifies growth and prosperity.

5. Declutter Key Areas: A cluttered desk or workspace can block the flow of energy. Tidying key areas symbolizes free room to let energy flow seamlessly. Ensure the space where you manage finances is clean and inviting to encourage fresh opportunities.

These tips can come handy but know that your actions towards financial success still lies in your hands and the steps you take to achieve this. Imagine starting the year with not just good intentions but actionable plans to secure your financial future. It’s time to ask yourself, What’s stopping me from taking the leap toward a more prosperous future? With PSBank, upgrading your financial future in 2025 becomes effortless.

PSBank’s products can make banking more simple and convenient, while also empowering you to achieve your financial goals. Applying for a loan, such as an auto or home loan, can help you make life-changing investments such as purchasing a car to improve daily commutes or securing a dream home for your family. You can also fund for your home renovation to keep it more tidy and organized with PSBank’s home credit line.

On top of this, save for a more bountiful future with a deposit account that can help you build financial security, offering a safe place to grow your savings, prepare for emergencies, or work toward long-term goals like education or travel. You can jumpstart the year by opening an account via PSBank Mobile. With just one valid ID and a few taps in the app you can have a savings account without the need for maintaining balance. You can also request for an ATM card, free of charge.

This year, you have the choice to let feng shui guide you toward balance and prosperity, and let PSBank be your trusted partner in the journey. PSBank ensures you are equipped with the tools that help turn positive energy into real-world success. Prosperity isn’t just about luck— it’s about taking progressive steps and making decisions that align with your aspirations. With PSBank by your side, your path to success is simple and effortless.

For more tips and information on PSBank’s products and services, visit psbank.com.ph or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Pru Life UK partners with Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines for Islamic financial promotion and education

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Following its receipt of Takaful operator license, Pru Life UK is partnering with Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP) to promote Islamic finance and Takaful through financial education and capacity-building initiatives and help expand reach of financial inclusion to more Filipino communities, primarily in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

(L-R) Maricel Estavillo,Vice President for Government Relations & Sustainability; Hon. Amilbahar P. Amilasan, Jr. Chairman and CEO, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP); Undersecretary Renato Reside, Department of Finance; Dean Jukipli Wadi, Pru Life UK Shariah Committee Chairman; Atty. Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK Chief Legal, Government Relations & Sustainability Officer; and Imelda Tarhata F. Macarambon, Chief Operating Officer, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP)

Takaful, a Shariah-compliant form of insurance, means joint guarantee. It is founded on cooperative arrangement and aligns with the principles of mutuality and solidarity.

“Pru Life UK’s Takaful journey is driven by our commitment to social inclusion, aiming to provide financial protection to more Filipino families. We are excited to collaborate with AAIIBP on financial education and capacity-building to help address the need to fill in the gap in financial education especially for Muslim communities, shares Atty. Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK’s Chief Legal, Government Relations and Sustainability.

Pru Life UK is preparing to introduce an insurance product, subject to regulatory approval that is compliant with Shariah rules and principles, in support of the Philippine government’s financial inclusion thrust, and help Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos achieve financial security.

AAIIBP is the first Islamic bank in the country with the mandate to promote and accelerate socio-economic development through banking, financing and participating in agricultural, commercial and industrial ventures based on the concept of Islamic banking.

“As the country’s first Islamic bank, AAIIBP is committed to advancing financial inclusion through Shariah-compliant solutions. The partnership with Pru Life UK on financial education and capacity building is a significant milestone in our efforts to uplift Muslim communities and empower them to become key contributors to the nation’s progress. We are eager to witness the positive impact this collaboration will bring,” said AAIIBP’s Chairman & CEO Amilbahar Amilasan, Jr.

This collaboration between Pru Life UK and AAIIBP is a promising step towards a more inclusive and financially resilient Philippines.

Part of Pru Life UK’s Takaful journey is the roll out of community investment and engagement initiatives. In October 2024, the insurer launched the “Adopt-a-Madrasah Programme, covering over 450 students and teachers from three community madrasahs in Bangkal, Davao City. Pru Life UK targets to expand the reach of this programme and launch financial education sessions in key sites across the country especially in Mindanao this year.

For updates on Takaful initiatives, please visit https://www.prulifeuk.com.ph/en/Takaful.

SPOTTED: Share This Billboard and Win a Brand New HONOR X9c 5G

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Capture HONOR X9c 5G’s billboard along EDSA and you will get a chance to win a phone

Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines took pride with its first ever billboard. Staying to its innovative and out-of-the-box concepts, a mechanical billboard just for the toughest phone can be seen along EDSA-Kamuning. Capture it and you might just win your very own HONOR X9c 5G!

"We’re very proud of our growth. We started two years ago, and our progress has been unstoppable. Now, we’re launching our very first billboard and we’ve got something for our HONOR fans. Spot and share to win an HONOR X9c 5G,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Spot and Win and HONOR X9c 5G Billboard Contest

From January 16 to 31, you can get a chance to WIN a brand-new HONOR X9c 5G in just three easy steps!

1. Like and Follow HONOR Philippines Social Media Pages (FB, IG, TikTok, X)

2. Take a video or photo of the HONOR X9c 5G billboard

3. Post and answer the question; "Why do you deserve to win an HONOR X9c 5G?" and tag three of your friends with the hashtags: #HONORX9c5G #TheToughestPhone #AllAngleTripleDefense #SpotTheToughestPhone

The winner will be announced on February 5, 2025 via HONOR PH’s Instagram Story.

A BRAND-NEW ROLEX DATEJUST Watch is still up for grabs when you pre-order HONOR X9c 5G until January 24 for only Php 16,999! Run to any HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9c_PR), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9c_PR) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9c_PR).

For more affordable payment options, the HONOR X9c 5G is also available through installments via TikTok Paylater with the same freebies until January 24, 2025.

For more information and exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Make Your Moment: OPPO Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador

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OPPO today announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide to seize the present, channel their passion into action, and create their own extraordinary stories for the future.

“Lamine is not just a gifted footballer but an inspirational young man with an incredible passion for the game,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Like countless young people worldwide, Lamine refuses to be held back by anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Instead, he focuses on his passions and concentrates his energy on the present, finding fulfillment and strength through his dedication.”

Yamal with the OPPO Find X8 Pro engraved with his name and jersey number.

OPPO Opens a New Chapter with Yamal

Since breaking onto the international stage in 2023, Yamal has not only captivated football fans worldwide with his stunning performances, but also earned admiration for his humility and maturity. Despite the packed schedule and immense pressures that come with being one of the world’s top footballers, Yamal has remained dedicated to his studies, and in response to the wave of fame and attention, he believes that “the best way to handle it all is to focus on the work at hand and stay present”.

To OPPO, Yamal represents more than just talent; he embodies the pursuit of authenticity and individuality. Following his recovery from a recent injury, he approached challenges with a fresh perspective, prioritizing disciplined training and thorough preparation to make his comeback in top form. This commitment to responsibility and mindfulness aligns perfectly with OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” philosophy, making him the ideal choice as the global brand ambassador.

Since 2015, OPPO has been expanding its brand collaboration in the world of sports, including its partnership with the UEFA Champions League. By combining its cutting-edge AI and imaging technology with the passion and energy of sport, OPPO is creating unparalleled experiences for fans worldwide. The partnership with Yamal not only brings together sports and technology but also strengthens the connection between the brand and younger generations to inspire young fans globally to make their moment.

Giving Back Through Football

Every time Yamal scores a goal, he celebrates with his signature “304” hand gesture, paying tribute to the post code of his hometown, Rocafonda. The simple but meaningful gesture reflects Yamal’s deep connection to his roots and serves as a source of pride and inspiration for aspiring young footballers who share his love for the game.

As OPPO global brand ambassador, Yamal will channel this same attitude into a series of football-related community initiatives designed to spread the “Make Your Moment” spirit to even more people. These efforts aim to support grassroots football development while supporting facilities upgrades and calling on young people to submit creative ideas for football charity projects, empowering them to bring innovation and energy to football philanthropy. Additionally, Yamal’s stunning images will be featured on OPPO’s AI Studio platform, giving fans the unique opportunity to “become Yamal’s teammate” and experience the passion and joy that football brings.

OPPO Refreshes Brand Amid Continuing Global Success

The new “Make Your Moment” brand slogan comes as OPPO continues to expand its presence globally. Currently, the company operates in over 70 countries and regions, with more than 300,000 retail spaces worldwide. OPPO’s overseas shipments account for approximately 60% of its total volume. Helping to drive this success is the growing popularity of products such as the recently launched Find X8 series, which has garnered widespread acclaim globally thanks to its outstanding camera features, gaming performance, and battery life.

OPPO’s close involvement with football, particularly its partnership with the UEFA Champions League, has enabled the brand to break new ground. By bringing together its advanced technology with the energy of football, OPPO has created new technology experiences to resonate closely with global fans.

OPPO’s collaboration with Lamine Yamal extends this close synergy between technology and the passion of sport. From the football field to everyday life, OPPO continues to pay tribute to the power of young people, empowering them with technology and passion to seize every moment and shine in their unique way.