Jobstreet by SEEK and FCC join forces to elevate jobseekers’ careers and leadership potential

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Leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK seals partnership with the women’s organization Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) to collaboratively provide Filipino jobseekers and employers with essential leadership and career development opportunities.

(L-R) Jobstreet by SEEK’s Henry Jose Yusingco, Head of Marketing; and Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director together with Karen Liza M. Roa, FCC President and First Metro Asset Management Inc. President; and Bernadette Nacario, FCC Project Lead and Former Country Director of Google Philippines during the MOA signing.

The partnership was officially solidified through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the prestigious Career Con 2025 event, held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Gracing the ceremonial signing were Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines’ Managing Director Dannah Majarocon and Head of Marketing Henry Jose Yusingco, alongside esteemed representatives from FCC, First Metro Asset Management Inc. President Karen Liza M. Roa, and Google Philippines’ Former Country Director Bernadette Nacario. Their collective presence underscored the significance of this collaboration and its potential impact on the professional landscape.

FCC is an organization of Filipina CEOs in the Philippines committed to advancing the status of women in business, aiming to help women and the younger generation reach their full potential by mentoring, inspiring, and empowering them.

Guided by their shared commitment to fostering education, mentorship, and skill development—particularly for women in business—Jobstreet by SEEK, in collaboration with FCC, seeks to harness their collective expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of Filipino professionals.

During the Career Con, over 25 FCC member CEOs participated in one-on-one mentoring sessions, offering personalized career guidance to attendees. Additionally, FCC members shared their expertise on leadership and career advancement through talks and panel discussions, equipping jobseekers with the skills and insights needed to excel in the professional world.

Furthermore, Jobstreet by SEEK through its Career Con will support FCC’s scholarship program, helping Filipino students build their careers as future leaders.

“On behalf of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with FCC. By combining our expertise in career development and talent acquisition with FCC's focus on developing female leaders, we believe this partnership will help bridge the gap between talent and opportunities,” said Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director, Philippines, Jobstreet by SEEK.

“We celebrate the impactful partnership between the Filipina CEO Circle and JobStreet by SEEK in launching the SEEK Summit—a transformative initiative preparing today’s workplace for tomorrow. Together, we champion education, innovation, and inclusivity to shape industries and empower the Filipino workforce,” said Bernadette Nacario, FCC Project Lead and Former Country Director of Google Philippines.

Learn more about Jobstreet by SEEK by visiting https://www.jobstreet.com.ph.

Ben&Ben’s new single “Tomorrow With You” arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day

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Ben&Ben celebrates the season of love with the release of their heartwarming new single, “Tomorrow With You,” now available via Sony Music Entertainment.

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The live version serves as the band’s first official release in 2025

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The song explores the resilience of love in the face of life's uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of taking each day as it comes, particularly during difficult times.

Inspired by the people who shaped and impacted their journey as individuals and as a band, Ben&Ben shares that the song encapsulates their growth, both personally and creatively, with family, friends, and loved ones by their side.

“Given that we have travelled quite far already in these dimensions, Tomorrow With You brings in the wisdom and maturity gained in these areas of our lives and channels it into a love song that embodies all of it,” explains the Pagtingin act.

The release of the track is accompanied by an audio bundle, which includes a live and a studio version. The band expressed their excitement over Spotify’s audio bundle feature, which allows listeners to enjoy both versions back-to-back, with the option to loop them for an immersive experience. “We poured different types of creative energy into both—one being a live performance and the other being a studio recording.”

The live version of “Tomorrow With You” is particularly significant, as the band believes it gives listeners a chance to experience a Ben&Ben concert on an intimate level. The band describes the feeling as a “unique audiovisual storytelling adventure that hopefully becomes a part of their own life stories as well.”

“The live performance was meticulously recorded during a concert that meant a lot to us and to our Liwanag [fans],” they add. “The event was a milestone after a year marred with many struggles, hardships, failures, and lessons. Quite literally, it was the embodiment of the lyrics in the song: Embrace hard times with you, ‘til they’re gone.”

Produced by Indonesian musician Petra Sihombing, “Tomorrow With You” blends ‘70s singer-songwriter pop, jazz, and classic soul influences with a waltz-like rhythm, creating a soothing soundscape for moments spent with your special someone. The song’s rich textures are brought to life by Sihombing’s production, which the band says beautifully captured the song’s emotional depth and dynamics.

“Our good friend from Indonesia, Petra Sihombing, produced the track,” shares the nine-member band. “He was trying to achieve translating the earnestness of emotion and the steady buildup of the song in terms of dynamics and the frequencies highlighted, which we feel he did quite well. It’s always a pleasure working with Petra. Additionally, Ziv, our friend who produced the other tracks in the album, laid down the saxophone part, which added a whole new nuance to the song.”

“Tomorrow With You” is the latest single off Ben&Ben’s recently released third full-length album, The Traveller Across Dimensions. The song is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

AmiSa Private Residences Tower D Tops Off, Bringing Life with a View Closer to Reality

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Mactan, Cebu (February 2025) - RLC Residences proudly marks a major milestone with the topping-off of AmiSa Private Residences Tower D, bringing future homeowners closer to enjoying life with a view in a serene coastal setting.

From L to R: Terp Asia Construction Corporation Project Manager Engr. Rey Mark La Guardia and Chairman Engr. Adolfo Escalona together with RLC Residences Vice President and Head of Construction Management 1 Engr. Emmanuel Arce, RLC Residences Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager and Robinsons Land Chief Marketing Officer Chad Soteloand Senior Director, Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer Karen Cesario during the topping off ceremony of AmiSa Private Residences Tower D

The ceremony was attended by key RLC Residences executives, including John Richard Sotelo (RLC Residences Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager and Robinsons Land Chief Marketing Officer), Engr. Emmanuel Arce (Vice President and Head of Construction Management 1), and Karen Cesario (Senior Director, Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer), along with project partners instrumental in making this development a reality.

“We are delighted to reach this milestone for Tower D of AmiSa Private Residences and excited for our homebuyers to soon experience what this development has to offer. We are also thankful to our partners who are working with us to make our vision for this project a reality,” said Sotelo.

Launched in 2022, AmiSa Private Residences Tower D will soon bring to life thoughtfully-designed units with seascape views of Magellan Bay, Olango Island, and Hilutungan Channel. The 16-storey tower features studio, one, and two-bedroom units each with generous windows and glass balcony railings designed to let in natural light and the sea breeze.

Residents can unwind at the Sky Lounge on the top floor of Tower D. They can also take advantage of the premium amenities – including a private theater, grilling and picnic area, game room, clubhouse, swimming pool, jogging path, and private gym. In addition to these, future homeowners will also be given exclusive privileges to the nearby Dusit Thani Mactan Resort.

“Seeing Tower D come to life brings us closer to our goal of providing beautiful, well-designed homes that people will truly love and take pride in. Every detail of AmiSa Private Residences is carefully crafted to create more than just a place to live—it’s a sanctuary where homeowners can wake up to stunning views and embrace the relaxing coastal lifestyle,” ends Sotelo.

For more information about AmiSa Private Residences, visit rlcresidences.com or follow RLC Residences on Facebook and Instagram.

vivo joins NBA in welcoming NBA All-Star 2025

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Excited to see your favorite NBA stars gather at the 2025 NBA All-Star? The league’s annual midseason showcase is a few days away for fans in the Philippines to catch their favorite stars take on the hardwood.

Returning for the second consecutive year as the Official Presenting Partner of NBA All-Star Voting in the Philippines, vivo joins the NBA in celebrating the highly anticipated NBA All-Star weekend taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area from Saturday, Feb. 15 through Monday, Feb. 17.

New All-Star Game Format

NBA All-Star Voting presented by vivo provided fans in the Philippines with the opportunity to vote for their favorite NBA Players from each conference as starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Monday, Feb. 17 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The voting process consisted of selections by fans (50% of the vote), current NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%), which resulted in multi-time All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and veteran superstars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James being named among the 10 starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

Here's the twist – this year, it's a whole new ball game. For the first time, the NBA All-Star Game will feature a mini-tournament with four teams and three games. The 24 NBA All-Star selections will be divided evenly into three teams, with the rosters selected by NBA Legends Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith live on TNT in the NBA All-Star Draft on Friday, Feb. 7. The fourth team will be the winning team from the championship game of the Castrol Rising Stars, the annual showcase of top first- and second-year NBA players and NBA G League standouts, which will be led by WNBA Legend Candace Parker.

Experience the thrill of 2025 NBA All-Star with vivo

Get ready for your basketball icons to bring their “A game” and never miss a moment during the NBA All-Star weekend! NBA fans in the Philippines can tune in to watch the Castrol Rising Stars (Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10:00 a.m.), State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (Sunday, Feb. 16 at 9:00 a.m.), and the 74(th) NBA All-Star Game (Monday, Feb. 17 at 9:00 a.m.) across national free-to-air channels and NBA League Pass via the NBA App.

With vivo, you can also catch the thrilling NBA All-Star moments on a vibrant screen display and enjoy a long battery life that keeps you up with your longest watch sessions.

Witness a partnership that continues to evolve

vivo and NBA are committed to delivering Filipino basketball fans with curated experiences and content that bring them closer to their favorite teams and players.

Last year, as the Official Smartphone of the NBA in the Philippines, vivo offered local fans with opportunities to interact with NBA legends such as Derek Fisher and Richard Hamilton as well as connect over their shared love for the game.

As part of ongoing efforts to promote the sport, vivo hosted the Second Year of the vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge from July to August last 2024. The 5-day tournament provided a platform for talented young athletes across Manila to represent their universities and showcase their skills on the court, which was livestreamed using vivo’s flagship smartphone, the vivo V30 Pro, on its official Facebook page in high-definition quality.

Through their collaboration, vivo and NBA will continue to explore new ways for fans of both brands to experience the excitement of the NBA throughout the year.

Keep yourself updated with the latest news and promos by following vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram , YouTube, X, and TikTok!

NÜWA MANILA and NÜWA SPA at CITY OF DREAMS MANILA earn 8th and 6th FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE STAR RATING

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City of Dreams Manila’s Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa once again receive the illustrious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Five Star rating, earning their eighth and sixth awards, respectively, in the 2025 Star Awards. The world-renowned authority on excellence in luxury hospitality announced the much-awaited global awardees list on February 12.

City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres (center, second row) with some colleagues from Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa which merited the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award 2025. They are shown holding up eight frames to represent the number of times the hotel has achieved the Five Star Rating. The Nuwa Spa earned this year, its sixth Five Star Rating. Also in photo are Vice President-Human Resources Thesz Liwanag (center, first row); Director of Food and Beverage Chad Ogden and Director of Hotel Operations Steve Sasso flanking Andres; and Nuwa Manila Senior Manager for Rooms Division Alrine Zomil (right, first row).

These accolades account for the collective 18 FTG Star awards of City of Dreams Manila, along with its two other hotel brands – Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt Regency Manila -- receiving Four Stars. The hotels have also maintained their respective ratings since 2018, and Nuwa Spa since 2020.

One of the world’s best luxurious experiences as certified by Forbes Travel Guide can be had at the consistent Five Star Award winner Nüwa Manila (in photo) and Nüwa Spa at City of Dreams Manila.

City of Dreams Manila’s awards contribute to the total of 107 stars achieved by the integrated resort’s parent company, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s (Melco) portfolio of hotel, dining, and spa facilities across its integrated resort properties in Asia and Europe. Melco, which gained three new FTG Five Star awards for 2025, secures its position as the leading integrated resort in Asia, topping the competition across all of Macau.

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awardee Nüwa Spa for the sixth consecutive year since 2020, features a luxurious suite complete with a private bathroom and dressing area, soft seating, and soaker tub.

“We are excited to welcome new and returning guests at our properties in Asia and Europe in the year ahead, as we continue to and enhance our luxury hospitality and entertainment offerings across Melco’s portfolio,” Melco’s Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho shares.

“We are deeply honored by these recognitions from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, marking another milestone in our journey as we celebrate our 10th year of delivering exemplary service. These awards, made possible by our hardworking and passionate team, inspire us further to set the bar high for hospitality and meaningful and sustainable luxury,” City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres remarks.

“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “This year’s list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today’s discerning guest.”

FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. Its annual and much anticipated list helps discerning travelers select the “world’s best experiences.” This year’s winners can be viewed on ForbesTravelGuide.com. FTG compiles its ratings using an objective, independent and data-driven process. Incognito inspectors pose as everyday guests and stay at hotels, board cruises, receive spa services and dine at fine restaurants around the world. They test some 900 exacting standards -- emphasizing exceptional service, which accounts for 70 percent of a property’s rating. Newer standards focus