Pop-rock diva Gigi De Lana reveals her secret hopes and dreams

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If there’s one reward that Gigi De Lana would love to receive from all her hard work as the fastest-rising singer and musician today, it is certainly not something material.

“I’m very thankful for all the good things that have been happening to me lately, but that one thing that will make me be truly at my happiest is seeing my mom healthy and happy and live a longer life,” Gigi confided to the media in her online launch event as PLDT Home’s ambassador.

“My mom is battling stage 4 breast cancer, and she has been my inspiration and motivation to pursue my dreams.”

From being the frontwoman of viral YouTube cover band The Gigi Vibes, Gigi, at 26, is fast becoming local entertainment's next big star. She recently released her self-titled debut album under Star Music and made her feature film debut as Love Mae in Four Sisters before the Wedding in 2020.

Yet, Gigi considers being busy and swamped with work a blessing. She calls this career take-off the start of a fulfilled dream, one Mommy Imelda has long prayed for.

“My mother has a lot of dreams and hopes for me. I want to make at least some of them come true. And I want to prove to her that she has been right all along to believe in me even before anyone else ever did. She dreamed I’d make it big one day, be seen on huge billboards and all that,” Gigi revealed.

And so, Gigi’s role as PLDT Home ambassador was another welcome blessing for someone who’s built her career around fast, strong, and interactive connections online.

“So, imagine how happy she was when I told her the news that I am now a PLDT Home ambassador! It was a dream come true for both of us and it felt very rewarding,” Gigi added.

Having just successfully released her first single “Sakalam”, Gigi has never been busier, having just released her album a few months ago. She’s just thankful that on most days she can work from home with her band and spend quality time with her mom.

“You know, it’s not an exaggeration to say that the connection my mom and I share is as strong as PLDT Home’s internet service. We always try to connect online even when I’m away! She’s the sweetest! She makes it a point to support me by buying me clothes online and catching my band's next livestream! Thanks to PLDT Home,” she gushed. Gigi De Lana and the Gigi Vibes weekly YouTube live show is powered by PLDT Home Fiber’s lag-free and seamless internet connection.

Gigi wishes to spend more years with her mom. She prays that Mommy Imelda gets to see her fulfill all their dreams together, including singing for a teleserye, appearing on a billboard, and starting a family. She hopes to do more things with her—eating out, traveling, shopping, more traveling and shopping!

For now, Gigi sees to it she spends quality time with family no matter how busy her career gets. It’s one of her non-negotiables and one that allows her internal compass to always point to the true north. Because, for Gigi, having a successful career will always remain secondary to having a fulfilling life with her family.

“When I can’t balance my time with work and family, I feel like there’s an empty space inside of me. And I don’t want to feel that way. I wouldn’t trade being with her for anything in the world. I love her so much,” Gigi said.

Make every day rewarding with PLDT Home Rewards

Like Gigi who believes that spending quality time with her family at home is what makes every day rewarding, PLDT Home subscribers can make building the strongest connections at home even more rewarding with the PLDT Home Rewards program.

Join the PLDT Home Rewards Getaway Giveaway! Simply register for free via pldthome.info/caltexpldtrewards until June 30, 2022. And you’ll get a chance to win one (1) of five (25) Caltex StarCash Cards worth P20,000 each to gas up and more.

Once registered, start collecting Crystals for simply enrolling your account to electronic billing, signing up for upgrades, or paying your bills on-time and in-full. And now, earning from PLDT bills payments are made even easier as members can now earn 5x more Crystals monthly as PLDT Home Rewards now gives 1 Crystal for every P50 paid. Collect enough Crystals and get more amazing treats and perks including discount vouchers from dining and retail partners (such as The SM Store, Shopee, GrabFood and a whole lot more!) and bill credits for PLDT, Smart, Cignal, and Maynilad.

Learn more about PLDT Home Rewards and the Getaway Giveaway promo by visiting pldthome.com/rewards

Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Mangoes at Market! Market!

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Rural Rising Ph and Alagang Ayala Land are bringing the sweetest mangoes experience to Market! Market! this June.

The famed mall is giving mango lovers in Metro Manila something to look forward to this June. In partnership with Rural Rising Ph and Alagang Ayala Land, they will be hosting a Mango All-You-Can-Eat experience. Know that event in the Province of Guimaras’—famous Manggahan Festival. Locals and travelers alike indulge in the sweetest mangoes to their heart’s content.

The Mango All-You-Can-Eat will take place on June 11, 2022, and anyone who wishes to take part in the sweet, sticky buffet may do so for only Php 200 per head. Those who purchase tickets will be given 20 minutes to eat and enjoy all the mangoes they can finish.

Also! Join the #RuralRisingPh and #AlagangAyalaLand #MangoEatAllYouCan at #MarketMarket

Box All You Can

Meanwhile, Market! Market! Together with Rural Rising Ph and Alagang Ayala Land will also be bringing the Box All You Can activity to the mall on June 11 – 12, 2022. Fill a box with your favorite healthy produce, and support local fruit and vegetable farmers, for only Php 699.

To join the Box All You Can at Market! Market, register at https://bit.ly/BAYCatMM-RRPH.

Pay it forward, and make a donation to give guards and housekeeping staff the chance to join the Box All You Can activity for free. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/BAYCDonation-RRPH.

For more information on mall activities, schedules, and promotions at #iLoveMarketMarket, like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram and TikTok, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com.

Netizens Rave for Puregold Channel’s “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask”

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With major buzz stoking thrill and excitement over the show, netizens are wildly anticipating the June 11 premiere of the upcoming Puregold Channel series “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask”.

In the series, TV and online personality Herlene Budol takes on her first-ever starring role as the romantic interest of TV heartthrob and lead actor Joseph Marco.

Mickey Ferriols plays Madam Baby - Malta’s mother and struggling vlogger.

Herlene Budol stars in her first leading role as Malta.

The pandemic has allowed Malta to find newfound confidence behind her face mask.

Joseph Marco plays Sieg, a young man recovering from a recent heartbreak.

The series is poised to be a certifiable hit. Even in the run-up to its official debut, “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” has been reaping massive online support—garnering over 1.1 million views within 24 hours of its release on Facebook. Comments have been pouring in from netizens—all over the country—who are looking forward to the show’s premiere.

“Hala, nakaka excite naman” goes Shandel Bacasmo in the comments for the trailer. There are fans like Ghiavanniel Gabrieles Romero who can’t help noting the electric chemistry between Herlene Budol and Joseph Marco. “Kakakilig naman nyan!!! Bagay kayo,” Romero writes.

Joseph Marco’s own fans express their all-out support, like Assenav Siedaba, who remarks, “Kakilig kA tALaga jOseph marco!” A gaggle of Herlene Budol fans likewise declares their love for her, even raving over her looks. Leslie Vallejos Casitas Macalla comments, “For me hindi sya panget.”

To be sure, fans of both Herlene and Joseph are thrilled about the hilarious and kilig moments the show is expected to deliver.

Sieg and Malta meet for the first time at a café.

Joseph Marco plays the romantic lead opposite Herlene Budol as Malta.

Malta’s eyes charm the unlucky in love, Sieg.

Kiray plays the antagonistic Trina, Malta’s workmate.

The first episode of the series introduces us to Herlene Budol’s character, Malta. Malta has not been lucky in love because she sees herself as a “hipon”—or someone blessed with a shapely figure but a plain and homely face, something that the sweet and kind Malta is able to conceal under her facemask.

Malta works to support her mother, Madam Baby, played by Mickey Ferriols, a struggling vlogger and owner of a sari-sari store. A scene later shows that the bills are piling up and Malta decides to help make ends meet for her family. Meanwhile, viewers are introduced to Sieg, Joseph Marco’s character. Sieg is hurting from the end of another relationship, and is nursing a broken heart.

What will happen when Malta and Sieg first meet? How can Malta help support her mother in these difficult times? Can Sieg move past the pain of heartbreak? What’s in store for the duo will be revealed in the upcoming episodes of “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask”.

Kiray flexes her comedic muscles in her supporting role in “Ang Babae…”

Malta’s friends at the café help support her through her troubles.

Malta works at a café in order to make ends meet at home.

Watch for “Ang Babae . . .” episodes on the official YouTube Puregold Channel on Saturdays, 7 PM, starting June 11. For more updates, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and subscribe to Puregold Channel on YouTube.

Shopee expands hubs in Visayas to deliver a better shopping experience to Filipinos

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Cebuano shoppers can now enjoy faster delivery and better deals. Hear about the highlights of their e-commerce journey with Shopee.

For many Filipinos, online shopping has become an integral part of their daily lives, as they continue to enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce. 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recently launched a slew of initiatives with the aim of bringing a fun and seamless online shopping experience to even more Filipinos across the country. Part of Shopee’s efforts includes the continued expansion of its Shopee Xpress hubs across the Visayas region. By establishing more hubs in Cebu City, Bogo, Moalboal, and other areas in Visayas, Shopee has expanded its serviceable areas, allowing Visayan shoppers to enjoy a wider product assortment, as well as faster and cheaper delivery.

Through this expansion, Shopee was also able to introduce Visayas Barato Deals—special offers, shipping discounts, and more promos exclusively for Bisaya shoppers, in line with the launch of its 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. “We have always believed in the transformative power of technology to connect buyers and sellers within the community, no matter where they are. By expanding our serviceable areas within the Visayas region, we aim to give our Visayan shoppers a seamless online shopping experience at Shopee, as we go through every step of this exciting e-commerce journey together,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

In line with these efforts to improve the overall online shopping experience for Filipinos across the country, four Cebuano shoppers shared about the benefits they’ve enjoyed throughout their e-commerce journey with Shopee.

A rewarding shopping experience that offers great value for money

Grashelle, 35, became an online shopper when she found out she was pregnant. As an expectant mother, online shopping made things more convenient, and with Shopee, she was able to get the best deals. “Cebuanos like myself generally look for products that offer the best value for money. With its lower shipping fees, cheaper prices, and wide variety of products, Shopee has become my e-commerce platform of choice. Compared to when I first started shopping on Shopee, I noticed that shipping in Cebu has gotten faster, and that makes everything even more convenient.”

Online shopping made easy and fun

With his tight schedule as a physical therapist, Vincent, 27, needed an easier way to shop, and that’s when he discovered Shopee. “Once I got the hang of using the Shopee app, everything else followed. Apart from shopping, I got hooked on the games, especially Shopee Bubble and Shopee Candy. Shopee not only gives me a convenient way to shop, it’s also a fun in-app experience with all the games, flash deals, and more.”

Patricia, 26, started shopping online in 2017 after hearing about all its benefits from her friends, and she has been a Shopee user ever since. From pet care needs to fashion finds, she always has a great time shopping on Shopee. “My favorite part about Shopee is the excitement you get when you’re waiting for your parcel. I check the status of my order every day because I love the feeling of anticipation when waiting for my Shopee parcel to arrive. It’s also fun to window shop online, and add items to my cart that I can’t wait to check out.”

Bigger discounts and better deals on Double Day sales

As an enthusiast of custom PC building, Ernest, 19, purchases all his PC parts and tech needs on Shopee. Since most of his orders are electronics, he often shops during the Double Day sales so he can get bigger discounts and exclusive vouchers. “With the upcoming 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, I’m looking forward to the lower shipping fees in Visayas, since it used to be more expensive in Cebu. I’ve always been a big Shopee fan and with my experience through the years, I’ve been able to find everything I need and save more with Shopee’s deals and offers.”

Don’t miss exclusive shipping discounts, 10% off vouchers, ₱66 and ₱77 deals, and more at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale!

Celebrate Independence Day and Father’s Day at Ortigas Malls this June!

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Kids and adults alike can enjoy our Independence Day Celebration activities on June 12, 2022:

GREENHILLS (GF, VMall)

•        Palarong Pinoy – 2-3PM

•        Traditional Filipino Cultural Dances – 4-5PM

 

TIENDESITAS (Level 1, Building B)

•        Palarong Pinoy – 2-3PM

•        Traditional Filipino Cultural Dances – 4-5PM

 

ESTANCIA (G/F East Wing)

•        Palarong Pinoy – 2-3PM

•        Traditional Filipino Cultural Dances – 5-6PM

On June 19, 2022, join our Hail to the King activities and win royal treats with your dad:

GREENHILLS (G/F VMall)

•        Rowing Machine Challenge – 10AM-3PM

GREENHILLS (2/F Centermall)

•        Basketball Shoot-out Arcade Game – 3-4PM

•        Football Game Competition – 3-4PM 

 

GREENHILLS SKYLINE

•        Monster Burger Eating Contest – 7-9PM

•        Pedal Kart Competition – 5-6PM

•        Skyline Bike Trail – 4-10PM

•        Busking – 7-9PM

 

TIENDESITAS (Level 1, Building B)

•        Acoustic Band – 7-9PM

 

TIENDESITAS (Level 2, Building B)

•        Dart Tournament – 3-7PM

 

ESTANCIA (LG/F East Wing)

•        Mini Golf Tournament – 3-5PM

 

ESTANCIA (G/F East Wing)

•        Wood Carving Workshop – 1-2PM

•        Acoustic Band – 6-7PM

Queens also get a chance to win prizes for their hubbies! Join Letter to My King from June 6 – 16 on the Greenhills Mall, Tiendesitas, and Estancia Facebook pages.

Ortigas Malls would like to thank its partners:

Greenhills - Blade, Fitness First, Jollibee, Monster Burger, Pedway, Peri-Peri Charcoal

Chicken and Sauce Bar, and Theo & Filo Artisan Chocolates

Tiendesitas - Anytime Fitness Tiendesitas, Moonleaf, Mr. DIY, and Theo & Filo Artisan Chocolates

Estancia - GNC, Hanako, Theo & Filo Artisan Chocolates, and Whistle Toys Café

Download the Ortigas Malls app now to enjoy perks and privileges when you register for the Ortigas Community Card, Elite Pet Society, and Toy Club. Available on Android and iOS.

You can also shop at your favorite Ortigas Malls stores through Your Daily Store at dailystoreatortigasmalls.com

Visit the Greenhills Mall, Tiendesitas, and Estancia at Capitol Commons Facebook pages for more details!

#EnjoyEveryday #OrtigasMalls