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LG G7 ThinQ

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LG Electronics Philippines finally unveiled the LG G7  ThinQ , its new flagship premium smartphone, at an exclusive launch recently event held at trendy bar and lounge Yes, Please.  Combining exciting innovations, a sleek design, and stunning display and sound with LG’s intuitive ThinQ AI technology, the G7  ThinQ  takes the smartphone experience to unprecedented heights. The G7  ThinQ  comes with a Super Bright 6.1-inch display that, at 1000nit is brighter than any other mobile phone screen. This, along with the phone’s AI-powered operational and creative features, a Quad DAC feature that provides distortion-free sound, and a hardworking camera, offers consumers a better user experience all around.    ☀️  LG has always striven to provide products that makes the daily grind easier for its consumers. In the LG G7 ThinQ, this principle is reflected in the Hotkey, a button on the side of the phone that activates Google Assistant with one tap. Holding down the butto

Shopee Partners with Leading Beauty Brands, Maybelline and Palmolive to Celebrate Women Empowerment

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Five Women’s Rights advocates, including 2013 Miss World, Megan Young, join Shopee in sharing their stories on overcoming society’s beauty standards Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered leading beauty brands Maybelline and Palmolive, to bring together five Women’s Rights advocates in celebration of women empowerment. As part of Shopee’s Beauty Fair event, the women - 2013 Miss World, Megan Young, actress KC Concepcion, and blogger-influencers Martha Jante, Kristine Roces and Helen Payawal - each shared their personal stories on how they overcame society’s beauty standards, and to encourage Filipina women to do the same. Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee’s Beauty Fair is a celebration of women and their success, and we are proud to partner Maybelline and Palmolive for this event - both leading beauty brands who share the same belief that women should be celebrated as they are. Beauty Fair was conceptualised as part

#AweSM DADventures at SM Supermalls

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Photos taken last June 14, 2018 during the #DadsDayAtSM2018 Digital Media Conference It is father's day once again! The month of June another exciting season for the whole family as SM Supermalls invites everyone to have fun Dad's Day with a host of awesome and fun-filled activities, deals, and treats in 70 SM malls nationwide. "Over the years, SM Supermalls provides a secomd home gor families, especially for celebrating important occasions such as Father's Day. The malls serve as a venue to share family-first moments and to thank dad for all the things he does for his family," said Jonjon Sam Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. Kids and moms can give the coolest gift by the experience of spending Dad's Day at SM. Adventures include Dad-licious Dining deals, such as upsized meals, dining promos, and meal combos on June 13 to 24 at participating restaurants! Dad's passion for speed and motorbikes is indulged at Extreme Wheels,

AweSM DADventures at SM Supermalls

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Dad’s Day at SM 2018. Kids and moms can give dad the coolest gift this Dad’s Day season by inviting him to have fun Dad-ventures with the whole family at SM through the host of awesome activities, deals, and treats in 70 SM Supermalls nationwide. Any plans this coming Father's Day? The month of June marks another exciting season for the whole family as SM Supermalls invites everyone to have fun DAD-ventures on Dad’s Day with a host of awesome and fun-filled activities, deals, and treats in 70 SM malls nationwide. “Over the years, SM Supermalls provides a second home for families, especially for celebrating important occasions such as Father’s Day. The malls serve as a venue to share family-first moments and to thank dad for all the things he does for his family,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. Kids and moms can give dad the coolest gift by the experience of spending Dad’s Day at SM. Adventures include Dad-licious Dining deals

JobStreet reveals government employees report higher than average fulfillment at work

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Present during the Kapihan Session were the following, (left to right): JobStreet.com Philippines’ Country Manager Philip Gioca, Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Chief Personnel Division Cecilia C Felipe, Social Security System’s Senior Human Resource Analyst, Performance Management and Employee Relations Department Carl Rumualdo R. Espallardo, Department of Foreign Affair’s’ Principal Assistant, Personal Management Division, HRMO Jake Robin Ramintas , Department of Social Welfare and Development’s HR Supervisor Icee Rose Amoranto and Administrative Officer Keith Delare RPM,  Department of Labor and Employment’s Administrative Assistant II, Human Resource Development Service, James Bryan A. Ramos and JobStreet.com Philippines’ Senior Manager for Government, Christine Sevilla.  JobStreet Philippines has found thatJobStreet Philippines has found.government employees are relatively happy and fulfilled at their jobs.  This runs contrary to the popular belief that government workers are u

Good news: Eat-all-you can with Citi Paylite

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Make Monday to Friday a feast at some of the best restaurants in the country, for free! Simply make a single-receipt PayLite transaction of at least P25,000 until June 15, 2018. To redeem your free lunch or dinner buffet, present your valid charge slips with your Citi credit card at any participating Vikings, Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot, Tong Yang Plus, Niu by Vikings (lunch only), and the Alley outlets. Redemptions can be done on weekdays until August 15, 2018. Enjoy a wide variety of flavors at Vikings Buffet in SM Aura Premier, SM City BF Parañaque, SM Jazz Mall, SM Lanang Premier, SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Megamall, SM Cebu, SM Pampanga and SM North EDSA. Savor a new hotpot dining experience at Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot in SM Mall of Asia, Manhattan Parkview Cubao and Southmall. Grill all you want at Tong Yang Plus in SM Mall of Asia, SM City Davao and SM Bicutan. Taste a wide variety of specialty cuisine at the Alley in UP Town Center Diliman, Quezon City

Islas Pinas, an indoor "Filipino Food & Heritage Village" now open at the DoubleDragon Plaza, DD Meridian Park

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Islas Pinas is located at the Ground Floor of DoubleDragon Plaza, DD Meridian Park, Pasay City. Last June 8, 2018, the new icon of tourism through Filipino cuisine now opens at DoubleDragon Plaza at DD Meridian Park and that is Islas Pinas. It is an indoor "Filipino Food & Heritage Village", the newest and perfect destination for both local and international guests. It is an absolute project by Asia's Best Female Chef 2016, Ms. Margarita A. Fores whose mission is to bring Filipino cuisine to global prominence. It is a vision coming to life for her, where Filipino food is not just on the sidelines but at the centerstage. Award-winning Chef, Ms. Margarita A. Fores during the Media launch of Islas Pinas. Islas Pinas is designed to showcase the abundance and vibrancy of rich Filipino culture. The guests will discover, explore and experience the Philippine's heritage sites like Banaue's Rice Terraces, Vigan's Calle Crisologo, Bohol's Choco

#InstaGuam Fair

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Hafa Adai! #InstaGuam Fair, the biggest Guam Travel Expo in the country was held last June 1-3, 2018 in Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig. From mouth-watering dishes and traditional performances, to budget-friendly travel deals, InstaGuam Fair is where its at.  Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is located in close proximity to many Asian countries like Philipinnes. The travel time is just 3.5 to 4.5 hours away. Today, 26% Filipinos living in Guam. They have a very rich culture, nice attractions, perfect place for adventure and yummy dishes that any tourist would love to explore. This year, Guam invites everyone to visit and discover them because they will surely take them to places they never been. Here are some photos taken during the opening day: The event is made possible by Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA).

Jayjay Sycip is new Executive Chef of Discovery Country Suites

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Executive Chef Jayjay Sycip Discovery Country Suites proudly introduces its newest addition to the family: Executive Chef Jayjay Sycip. Leading the team behind Restaurant Verbena’s delectable offerings, his vast knowledge and experience is sure to stimulate growth towards sustainable, hearty dishes that are sure to satisfy the taste buds of loyal patrons. Chef Jayjay is proficient in Classical French, Mediterranean, American, and Asian Cuisines, around which he builds concepts and develops them all the way through operations. An expert in the field, he will supervise various culinary aspects including menu development, kitchen workflow, management, research, and strategy. Since 2008, Chef Jayjay has worked in the kitchen as a chef, and recipe consultant for several hotels and restaurants. He even co-produced and co-hosted a travel cooking show for a few years. In his early years in the industry, Chef Jayjay was always looking into the trends—following what was cool and new—b