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McDonald’s brings back Flavors of Japan together with Twister Fries!

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PHILIPPINES - August 2019 - Get your tastebuds ready, because McDonald’s is bringing back some of the crowd favorites! This time around, the brand is bringing the taste of the cool Autumn season in Japan, right here in the Philippines. McDonald’s Flavors of Japan is once again available in McDonald’s, now with its Autumn edition lineup--featuring the return of Twister Fries, Ebi Burger, Teriyaki Samurai Burger, and with the debut of the new Fuji Apple McFreeze! Bite into McDonalds’ perfectly seasoned and crispy Twister Fries that are made only from top quality potatoes and savor the golden curls and spices of this glorious potato treat. Pair this with your personal pick between the Ebi Burger, a tempura-coated shrimp patty topped with sweet sauce and lettuce sandwiched between a black and white sesame seed bun, and the Teriyaki Samurai Burger, a beef patty dipped in Teriyaki glaze topped with mayo and lettuce all packaged in a sesame seed bun to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy yo

Making life easier through digital transactions: Posible

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With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, many Filipinos are left with little time to do small but important errands, such as paying utility bills or sending money to loved ones. However, thanks to the wonders of financial technology or “fintech,” it is now possible to accomplish such everyday tasks with ease, immediacy, and convenience. Digital solutions platform Posible revolutionizes the way ordinary Filipinos live their daily lives. Through mobile communications and digital technology, more people can easily avail of financial transactions such as bills payment, money remittance, buying prepaid load, and withdrawing cash without even stepping far from home. Not only does Posible make life easier for customers, it also offers additional livelihood for small to medium entrepreneurs. From bakeries and pawnshops to Internet cafes and laundry shops—any enterprise can earn additional income by becoming a Posible operator. Posible’s network of Android-based digital devices empower fr

Hope Springs With LG’s Washabilities Laundry Shop

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Bigwash Laundry Shop Inc. Director Mr. Daniel Creer, Hopewell Integrated School Program Director Mr. Arnold Alegre, and LG Electronics Philippines Corporate Marketing Head Ms. Ana Marie Salapantan formally unveil the Washabilities Laundry Shop to the public. LG, in close collaboration with Hopewell Integrated School (HIS) and Bigwash, endeavors to empower individuals with special needs through a sustainable livelihood program. Dubbed as HopeWash, the program positions students and graduates of HIS, a non-stock non-profit organization based in Cavite dedicated to individuals with special needs, to be employable and lead functional lives. Unilever donated laundry detergents specially formulated for the LG washers. To jumpstart the project, LG and Bigwash worked together to get the shop up and running by taking care of the construction and the training of the staff, which consists of HIS alumnus. LG donated 5 sets of commercial washers and dryers, 1 commercial refrigerato

New ‘DO IT RIGHT!’ campaign calls on Filipinos to proudly show their support for RH and family planning

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Guest of Honor, Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) (Center) is joined for a photo-op by the representatives of the member organizations of the ‘Do It Right!’ coalition, (L-R) Sarah de Leon, Vice President – Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IMAP), Beth Dumaran, Vice President – Midwives Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI), Jona Turalde, Champion – SheDecides Philippines, Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder/Executive Director – LoveYourself, Inc., Hyam Asher Bolande, Chairman of the Board – DKT Philippines, Nandy A. Senoc, Executive Director – Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), Benjamin D. de Leon, President – The Forum for Family Planning and Development (The Forum), Mensie Medalla, Vice President – Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives, Inc. (PLGPMI), and Diwata Paredes, Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist – RTI International. More organizations, c

FASHION FAVORS THE BOLD Let your style reach new heights with the SM Woman Plus collection

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As far as fashion is concerned, sky is the limit, and SM Woman Plus has endless possibilities to a world of style. SM Woman Plus does three of fashion’s most massive trends, turning classic themes into of-the-moment pieces that still withstand trend and season.     BLACK AND WHITE Opposites attract, and this classic non-color fashion duo will attest to that. Whether worn separately or as a tandem, blacks and whites set the tone of the look, tempering a vibrant matching piece or polishing an otherwise rugged combination. However you wear it, you can’t go wrong with black and white. Style tips: Elongate legs instantly with a pair of black pants. Use optical illusions to your advantage! Achieve a glass-shaped figure by cinching a black and white dress with a slim black belt. Freshen up a black and white look by topping it off with a dark denim jacket. Make black and white separates pop with a crisp white top.     DENIM What’s a girl to do without denim? Fashion’s legenda

CIMB Bank Announces 500,000th Customer Expands strategic partnership with GCash

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GSave Milestone to reached a 500,000 customers. CIMB Bank Philippines (CIMB Bank PH) today announced that it has garnered 500,000 customers, approximately six months after opening its doors for business in the Philippines. The milestone was reached anchored on a strong proposition of co-creation and partnership between CIMB Bank and GCash. The all-digital, mobile-first CIMB Bank PH, was launched in early 2019 with a goal of bringing a unique and differentiated banking proposition to Filipinos. Anchored on a DNA of strong strategic partnerships and solving customer pain points digitally, CIMB Bank PH had forged a partnership with GCash, to allow GCash’s customers direct, paperless and seamless access to savings account services, a product termed GSave. GCash is an epayments platform owned by Mynt, the revolutionary fintech startup of Globe Telecom, Ayala Corporation and Ant Financial, an affiliate of Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group. Some photos taken during the GSave Milestone last Aug

Fiery Style South Western Flaming Grill - Gateway Branch opens

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Today, many restaurants in the Metro are focused in Asian cuisines. Though the Philippines was influenced by Spanish culture even in the food, Filipinos easily adapt the taste of Western country. Mexican dishes like Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, and Churros are among the most popular of them. Some of the restaurants combined the Texas and Mexican dishes and it is popularly known as Tex-Mex Cuisines. Last August 8, 2019, another Fiery Style branch opens and it is located in the Ground Floor of Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. It's already their 20th branches and they're expanding! It's the newest hangout spot in Araneta Center so you better drop by and taste their yummy dishes. Fiery Style South Western Flaming Grill is a restaurant that offers all Mexican favorites. From starters to desserts, from ala carte to sharers, seafoods, meats, veggies and even alcoholic drinks, they all have it. Here are some delectable dishes that you have to try. Fie

AXA Philippines and Preferred Global Health partnership

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AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently inked a strategic partnership with Preferred Global Health, Ltd. (PGH), global patient organization based in Boston, USA . Through this agreement, AXA Philippines’ clients gain access to Preferred Consultation and Care, which includes expert advice for diagnosis verification and treatment plans from highly experienced Harvard-affiliated doctors from U.S. hospitals. When AXA Philippines clients seek treatment in the U.S., they will receive assistance from a personal care manager, who can help with doctor recommendations, appointment schedules, and more. Photo shows (center) AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora and PGH global director of care management services Andrew Sokolov with (left) AXA Philippines chief of retail proposition Alok Rungta and PGH Asia CEO Ramneet Walia.

Landlite sponsors Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) general monthly meeting

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For PIID’s general monthly meeting for the month of June, Landlite Philippines Corporation (LPC) sponsored and organized a “Mamma Mia”-themed event hosted by its brand ambassador, Marc Nelson. Interior designers gathered at Lux Décor showroom in BGC where they had a tour on the latest line of products that Landlite has to offer. Faro Barcelona decorative lightings and Uozu Italian minimalist downlights were the highlights of the showroom tour. During the night, 3 lucky raffle winners took home Lux Decor gift certificates worth Php 10,000 while other attendees received Landlite LED bulbs and other Landlite products for the games and survey. During the event, LPC was named Premier Sponsor of PIID. Present during the event were (L-R) PIID national president Lilia de Jesus, Landlite Philippines Corporation CEO Jocelyn Li, brand ambassador Marc Nelson, and PIID vice president for internal affairs Marcelo Alonzo.

Maxicare forges alliance with Alorica

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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leadin g healthcare provider, recently partnered with Alorica, the largest provider of customer experience solutions to the U.S. market, to provide its employees with accessible, superior, and quality healthcare.  Maxicare unveiled its newest health pod at the Alorica Makati office to provide employees fast and convenient access to healthcare services. The latest health pod is a fully automated system that manages patient-queuing, and makes gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate, and hassle-free. With the new health pod, BPO employees have a convenient and time-saving way to get their LOA (letter of authorization). Other services include taking one’s blood pressure, temperature, and BMI (Body Mass Index). It is located at 2310 Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila. In photo (L-R): Maxicare AVP for corporate sales Cecilia David, SAVP for corporate sales Fiona Lava, Lockton Benefits Group VO head Rhea Ablan, Maxicare VP for ope

Macee Float Cheeze Tea - Pasig Branch Grand Opening

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I love the caption! One sip of any Macee Float drinks really ease your stress away!  Milk Tea lover rejoice! A new branch of Macee Float Cheeze Tea - Pasig Branch opens. They're expanding their branches nationwide and it's a good news for all Pasigueños because another Milk Tea destination in the city that you have to visit and try. Here are some photos taken during the blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony: Macee Float Cheeze Tea offers a variety of drinks that I am pretty sure Milk Tea lovers will love. They are known for its famous tea with a luscious cream cheese on top that makes the drink taste so creamy and yummy. All their drinks are made for perfection. Since I'm a chocoholic, I prefer the Cocoa Cheeze. I love its chocolatey flavor plus the cream cheese that blends on the drink. The generous pearl is gummy and its sweetness also adds more flavor on it. The Wintermelon Milk Tea is very flavorful, you can really taste the wintermelon flavor. A

ONE Championship's biggest stars face off at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES Official Pre-event Press Conference in Manila

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One Championship: Dawn of Heroes press conference was held at City of Dreams Ballroom last July 31, 2019 ONE Championship's biggest stars face off at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES Official Kick-Off Press Conference in Manila ONE Championship’s biggest stars took center stage for the official ONE: DAWN OF HEROES kick-off press conference held Tuesday afternoon at the City of Dreams Manila in Pasay City, Philippines. With ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on Friday, 2 August being the biggest martial arts event in Philippine history, it was only fitting that Tuesday’s press conference was also the biggest ever hosted by ONE. Hundreds of fans, athletes, and members of the media flocked to the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom to witness the athletes face off one last time before Friday’s massive event at the Mall of Asia Arena. Opening the festivities was ONE Championship CEO and Chairman Chatri Sityodtong, who was nothing short of pumped for what could be one of the biggest ONE car