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Shopee reveals Sarah Geronimo as new brand ambassador in time for Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale

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Filipinos can stay tuned for Shopee and Sarah Geronimo’s first television commercial airing on June 1 MANILA, 31 MAY, 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador in time for the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, happening from June 3 to July 7. On June 1, Filipinos can stay tuned for the first-ever television commercial of Shopee with Sarah Geronimo. Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy with how Shopee performed in 2019 and to ramp up our efforts, we are following this up with a big campaign featuring our new brand ambassador, Sarah Geronimo. We believe that Sarah’s approachable and bubbly personality is a perfect representation of the Shopee brand and we are thrilled to have her become part of the family. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale.” Happening from June 3 to July 7, the Shopee

AXA Philippines renews licenses to operate its life and general insurance businesses

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The Insurance Commission (IC) recently renewed the business licenses of AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Charter Ping An Insurance Corp. The renewal signifies that AXA Philippines’ life and general insurance businesses are in good standing with the IC and that the companies can continue offering their superior life and general insurance products to their customers, thereby helping them to live better and more empowered lives. Photo shows AXA Philippines chief customer officer, Amor Balagtas with insurance commissioner Hon. Dennis Funa.

Festival of Possibilities 2019 rocks Metro South with 11,000 attendees

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Around 11,000 festival goers recently gathered at the sprawling Filinvest City Events Grounds for the second installation of Festival of Possibilities, Filinvest City’s town-wide fair aimed at bringing the community together through music and play. Festival of Possibilities 2019 featured performances from the country’s hottest acts such as Itchyworms, Rivermaya, Spongecola, I Belong To The Zoo, and This Band. Aside from the electrifying music, festival goers also enjoyed fun outdoor play with giant board games and arcade booths set amidst the city’s signature lush greeneries. The resounding success of this year’s Festival of Possibilities further cements Filinvest City’s position as the premier lifestyle destination in the Metro South. For more details on upcoming events in Filinvest City, visit www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL .

NestlĂ© NANKID takes families on a fun summer glamp to reshape the future’s possibilities

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The future holds many opportunities and challenges; and parents can help their children navigate through these so that they can become the best version of themselves. To accompany families in their journey to the future, NestlĂ© NANKID, along with its ambassadors hosted the NANKID Reshape Glamp.   The NANKID Reshape Glamp was a summer event that brought together parents and children in a camp setting filled with activities that aimed at fostering an open mind, cultivating a positive attitude, and showcasing optimal nutrition-- the essentials of setting up a child’s optimal growth and development.   To ensure that the guests gear up for an exciting adventure ahead, parents and their children met with their camp masters that explained the camp rules and were given camp essentials they can use at every campsite activity.   Fishing for Nutrition Parents and kids gamely went fishing for nutrition tips. Here, they learned that good nutrition, such as that provided b

SM Cares sets stage for expecting moms in “Mama’s Lullaby”

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To promote the good health and well-being of mothers and their unborn child through safe pregnancy and delivery, the SM Cares Program on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, will be holding an event entitled “Mama’s Lullaby, A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers”. This is in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number three (good health and well being) to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages. Happening on May 27, 2019, 2PM at the Event Center in SM Megamall, the event will feature discussions with medical experts wherein attendees can learn useful tips on how to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. “Looking after yourself during pregnancy is very important, which is why we at SM Cares remain committed to providing awareness to all women and future mothers, about proper ways on how to care for both you and your baby,” said Bernadette Velasco, SM Cares Program Director for Women and Breastfeeding Mothers. Guest speaker from the Philipp

BANANA BOAT SIMPLY PROTECT – Protection for the Skin and the Environment!

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Banana Boat products will protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun exposure.  GOOD NEWS!  Now you can protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and protect the environment as well.  Impossible?  Not anymore – thanks to Banana Boat Simply Protect. BANANA BOAT, the brand synonymous to skin protection just elevated the playing field to a new level with this latest sunscreen lotion – the Banana Boat Simply Protect. BANANA BOAT SIMPLY PROTECT provides SPF50+ broad spectrum of UVA/UVB protection.  It is made with 25% fewer ingredients making the phrase “Less is More“ literally appropriate for the product.  It is very light on the skin because it is formulated with no additional fragrances and oils and stays on skin in 7 conditions – sun, heat, wind, pool water, ocean water, sweat and sand. Banana Boat Simply Protect Sports is perfect for the outdoor activities like hiking, biking,  swimming,  etc.  Banana Boat Simply Protect also replaced Oxybenzone and P

4th Regional Travel Fair pushes for domestic tourism

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Spearheaded by the revitalized Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the 4th Regional Travel Fair in Clark, Pampanga recently concluded with a wide range of activities such as business-to-business sessions, a two-day business-to-consumer exhibit, forums and pre-event tours to further increase nationwide domestic tourist arrivals while promoting sustainable tourism in private-public initiatives and programs. The four-day travel fair highlighted two main events: business-to-consumer exposition attended by hundreds of travel enthusiasts, and participated in by the biggest tour operators and local tourism officers in the country to market their special travel deals and promos; and the business-to-business travel exchange that enabled participating buyers and sellers to network and discuss investment opportunities to generate leads and sales.  Present during the opening ceremony were (L-R) DOT Region 10 director Marie Elaine U

SM to hold Cleanup Drive

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SM by the BAY, in partnership with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., will hold its quarterly Cleanup Drive on May 18, 2019, 6AM at the Central Park of SM by the BAY, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. This aims to mobilize and educate the public on the importance of protecting waterways such as beaches, rivers, and the bay, to keep them free from litter and commercial trash. SM by the BAY’s regular cleanup drives support the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program, and has been in place since 2015. This initiative forms part of SM’s commitment to the government, which will be followed by a cleanup of the portion of Parañaque waterways. Representatives from Pasay City - City Environment Office (CENRO), Non-government organizations, employees from the US Embassy, local community, and employee volunteers from SM are expected to participate in the quarterly cleanup activity. “Coastal areas are important to everyone, especially for th

Gifted kids shine bright in Promil Four’s i-Shine 7 Celebrate the Gift Recital

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What an amazing performances by the students with the Teachers,  who witnessed by proud parents and relatives during the Promil Recital.  Over 270 Promil Four i-Shine 7 talent camp i-Shiner graduates took the stage to shine bright, wowing the audience with amazing creations and inspiring performances during Promil Four’s i-Shine 7 Celebrate the Gift Recital at SMX Aura. Ever-supportive parents, relatives, mentors, and other kids filled the SMX Aura Convention Center with cheers and applause as they witnessed future artists, dancers, musicians, ballerinas, and actors conquer the stage. Seasoned actress Dimples Romana, who has been hosting Promil Four’s i-Shine ever since its beginning in 2009, once again  had the honor of hosting the recital. See the highlights of the event... To begin the celebration, members of the Art Camp, under the mentorship of Teacher Robert Alejandro of Papemelroti and Teacher Kara of Masterpiece Movement, cultivated the valu

Jodi Sta. Maria is the newest Ever Bilena endorser

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Top actress and mother Jodi Sta. Maria (center) was recently launched as the newest endorser of Ever Bilena, the country’s leading color cosmetics retail company. Simple, beautiful and an optimist, Jodi represents the ideal Ever Bilena woman. From being a mother, a critically acclaimed actress to a top Psychology student and an acupuncture specialist, Jodi makes sure to give her best in every role while looking good. As such, her go-to products are classic and understated like Ever Bilena’s Matte Lipstick in Glam Red, EB Lip and Cheek Stain in Toast of New York, EB Dip Liner, and the All Day Liquid Foundation. Welcoming Jodi to the Ever Bilena family were Ever Bilena key accounts manager Denise Sy-Munez (left) and Ever Bilena marketing manager Olive Padilla (right).

Hip-hop dancer, 3D artist, and music prodigy join Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7

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It’s summertime! Some kids spent their vacations glued to their gadgets, but there are other kids, like Rhian Udalve, Geo f Liwanag, and Jade Lawrence Yusiong, who joined Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp this summer, the breeding ground for talented children in the arts, dance, and music. Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp, now on its 7th season, continues to provide parents withvenues for a much more productive summer break for theirchildren.  These three kids, along with hundreds like them every year, look forward to the camp as a stepping stone to reach Tomkins heir dreams of shining in their respective fields of interest. Rhian Udalve For Rhian, 10, this summer was all about honing her skills in dance. Promil Four’s i-Shine 7 Dance Camp taught her hip-hop moves that she picked up from the talented G-Force choreographers. She dreams of becoming an actress and professional dancer, just like her idol Maja Salvador. Her aspirations are fully supported by both parents. “Para sa

8990 Holdings ventures into high-end market

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Artist’s perspective of Verandas, the clubhouse of Monterrazas de Cebu’s first high-end residential community, The Peaks 8990 Holdings, one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines and listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE,” will literally rise a thousand feet above sea level, as it enters into high-end property development. 8990 Holdings has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of GENVI Development Corporation, one of Cebu’s top developers of high-end properties, including its flagship project, Monterrazas de Cebu. A rare gem hidden for generations, Monterrazas de Cebu is the largest and last remaining contiguous mountain property development in the heart of Cebu City. The more than 200-hectare property, which has a commanding view of Cebu, Mactan, and Bohol, is a masterplanned integrated community with residential, commercial, and institutional clusters. Its first set of phases have already been launched a

OLX key industry partners win big

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OLX, the country’s leading classified platform, awarded lucky sellers with exciting prizes in a raffle dubbed Cars Client Appreciation Raffle and Surprises (C.A.R.S.). Prizes included vacation packages, gift certificates, dashboard cameras, action camera (GoPro), home video game console (PlayStation 4), TV, and drone.  Union Motor Corporation car dealer Riza Lapara won the grand prize of P50,000-worth trip to Singapore. Handing out the prize were (left) OLX Philippines category manager Andrew Tan Lee and (right) account officer John Marlon Non. To know more about OLX, visit https://www.olx.ph/.