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Hanabishi Surprises Fans with Sarah G. and Ninong Ry Collab

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  Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli and Ryan “Ninong Ry” Reyes may belong in different worlds -- the former is known for her singing and performing talents and the latter through his food vlogs. And while they share the same passion for food, the former has been vegan since 2017 and the latter often cooks slabs of mouthwatering meat in his videos. “We invited them for a collaboration to show how food can bring people together. Christmas, after all, is about celebrating with loved ones and friends despite having our differences in opinions and preferences with them,” said Hanabishi Appliances Vice President for Finance and Marketing Cherish Ong-Chua. Learning New Things and Acquiring New Skills Sarah shared that she felt tensed and excited when she first heard about the project. “ Dati napapanuod ko lang siya. Nagsimula ‘yun nung pandemic nang nahilig ako sa baking . Naisip ko, paano kaya ang costing? Tapos dun ko nakita ‘yung video niya on costing, so I was able to try it,”

Try this Healthy Recipe for Noche Buena from The Goodwill Market

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The holidays mean indulging in good food to celebrate traditions with family and friends. However, having too much rich foods may take a toll on your health. Serving healthy alternatives on your get-togethers can ensure that you are providing nutritious and delicious options that everyone can enjoy without missing out on the festivities. The Goodwill Market shares this paella recipe by Chef Joel Tan Navarro that uses Duru Bulgur instead of rice. It packs more than twice the fiber and four times as much folate from bulgur, plus the umami goodness of mushrooms and the heart-healthy properties of olive oil. Mushroom Truffle Paella (Duru Bulgur’s Vegetarian Paella) Ingredients: ✓2 tbsp. Umbria Original Truffle Sauce ✓1 cup Duru Bulgur coarse ✓A drizzle of Umbria Tartufi White Truffle flavored oil ✓1/2 cup shitake mushrooms fresh ✓1/2 cup shitake mushrooms dried ✓1/2cup white button mushrooms ✓1/2 cup portobello mushrooms ✓1/2 cup arugula ✓1/2 cup olive oil ✓1/2 cup onions ✓2 cups vegetable

Stripes Run returns: Join McDonald’s run for reading on December 18!

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  With a variety of race categories for kids and adults alike, the return of Stripes Run will not only give friends and families a bonding activity, but will also allow them to participate in a good cause Manila, Philippines - December 7, 2022 – After the last few years of restricted gatherings, this year, McDonald’s is once again inviting children, teens, and adults to get together and run for reading at the McDonald’s Stripes Run on December 18.  Since 2009, McDonald’s has been committed to its advocacy of helping improve children’s literacy. Through the previously-annual Stripes Run, McDonald’s raised funds for its charity of choice Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and its Read to Learn program. In partnership with the Department of Education, Ronald McDonald Read to Learn is a beginning reading program that aims to improve the literacy skills of grades 1 and 2 public school students by providing reading materials to supplement their learning.  This year, through the 11th Stri

LeapOut Takes Home Awards at Marketing Excellence 2022

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A first-time contender at the Marketing Excellence Awards, LeapOut made its mark, winning not just one or two but three awards. MANILA, Philippines — LeapOut proudly claimed three trophies at the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards held last December 1st, New Coast Hotel, Manila. The awards are for Excellence in Data-Driven and Consumer Insights (Silver), Excellence in B2B Marketing (Bronze), and Excellence in E-commerce Marketing (Bronze). LeapOut achieved these in partnership with their clients, Malayan Insurance, Integrated Computer Systems, and Kultura (SM Retail). A David-vs.-Goliath Win Although small compared to giant agencies and brands in the industry, and considered a newbie in the advertising and marketing contest scene, the digital marketing agency has undoubtedly made an impression strong enough for the expert panel of judges to recognize its outstanding and promising work in the marketing industry. “Great win, team! I couldn't be more proud. We may not have the most sign

Unli ang Saya this Christmas with J&T Express PH’s Huge Shipping Discount!

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TAGUIG CITY – Leading e-commerce global delivery service J&T Express is giving away big discounts as an early Christmas gift to their customers nationwide. Get huge savings on shipping fees when you send your parcels via J&T Express this holiday season using its Unlisaya promo with a voucher discount, available on their mobile application. The promo is offered to all J&T Express customers—especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Customers may pay as low as 39 pesos when they ship via J&T Express using Unlisaya promo with a J&T Express voucher. To avail of the promo, customers, whether walk-in or pick-up, must choose the Unlisaya promo and claim the daily voucher on the J&T Express mobile app. “It is undeniable that most of us will purchase our Christmas gifts online. With the holiday craze coming, we are offering our lowest shipping fee yet as we hope to help lessen the shipping cost for consumers and to attract more businesses for the MSMEs.

Have an excellent holiday season with promos by Taiwan Excellence products

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Don’t fret thinking about your Christmas gift for a loved one this Yuletide season anymore. Taiwan Excellence has got a complete range of excellent lifestyle products you can choose from for that all-important present you can give in this most important and joyous season. Take Acer, for example. One of Taiwan’s best IT brands that completely took the world by storm, Acer makes unboxing during the holidays a truly exceptional experience with the whole family. Just buy any participating Acer products and be ready to get a free Digital SM Gift Pass worth up to P8,000. Promo runs until December 31, 2022. Shop Acer products now to get up to P8,000 worth of Digital SM Gift Pass Ready to give the gift of beauty this season of giving? Try giving away Annie’s Way products from Taiwan through their “Buy 5, Take 1” promo. You can buy any five of their popular Jelly Masks such as their Honey + Lecithin, Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid, Lavender, Aloe + Seaweed, Anti-Aging, Calendula + Chamomile, Charcoal

Gokongwei Group, Pin-An Holdings, and Maxicare launch MaxiLife

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(L-R) Divina Law managing partner Atty. Nilo Divina,  MaxiLife president and CEO Jose Pastor Puno, IC Commissioner Atty. Denis Funa, JE Holdings and MaxiLife chairman Lance Gokongwei, MaxiLife vice chairman and Pin-An Holdings Corporation director Antonio Go, and Maxicare president and CEO Christian Argos. Maxicare, the biggest health maintenance organization, has inked a partnership with Pin-An Holdings and the Gokongwei Group’s JE Holdings to launch Maxilife, the newest member of the Philippines’ dynamic life insurance industry.  In citing MaxiLife, Insurance Commissioner Atty. Dennis B. Funa said that MaxiLife is notable for being the first domestic insurer to be founded as a new domestic life insurance company under Section 194 of the Insurance Code of the Philippines as amended by Republic Act 10607. The newly-formed company will offer various life insurance products that will complement the existing HMO services of Maxicare. MaxiLife is a comprehensive life insurance company that

PCPPI champions quality excellence culture

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Quality assurance and food safety are at the core of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.’s (PCPPI) operations. The organization recently reinforced their commitment to uphold excellence in line with PCPPI and PepsiCo’s observance of World Quality Month this November. “Customer satisfaction drives our commitment to excellence at PCPPI. We encourage employees to perform beyond expectations in line with our vision to be the country’s leading beverage company,” said PCCPI president and CEO Frederick D. Ong. Compliance to stringent safety regulations ensures quality at PCPPI. All facilities received the Safety Seal Certification from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), certifying all plants and offices practice public health standards and occupational safety and health standards set by the government. PCPPI was also recognized for its compliance and enforcement efforts of COVID-19 health standards. Accreditation and Certification The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is among

PCPPI wins Corporate Excellence Award at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

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  President and CEO Frederick D. Ong honored with Master Entrepreneur Award Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) wins at APEA 2022. The photo shows PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong proudly showing the company’s Corporate Excellence Award and his Master Entrepreneur Award from the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022. The annual recognition program honors the region’s best in business performance towards sustainable growth. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, was presented the Corporate Excellence Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022 for achieving operational and entrepreneurial excellence. Held last October 20, 2022 in Penang, Malaysia, the APEA ceremony also honored PCPPI President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick D. Ong with the Master Entrepreneur Award. This honor highlights industry trailblazers whose strong entrepreneurial characters inspire up-an

Meralco welcomes more Female linecrew to their male-dominated workforce

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  The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is set to welcome new female linecrew as part of its continuing efforts   to champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Thirty-four (34) aspirants, including  13 women , have completed the six-month Meralco Linecrew Training Program (MLTP) that started last May. They will be endorsed for further assessment ando possible hiring and deployment. KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON. Thirty-four (34) Meralco Linecrew Training Program (MLTP) graduates, including 13 women, are ready to join Meralco to help deliver stable and reliable electricity service to customers after completing the six-month course at the Meralco Power Academy - Power Base in Antipolo City. The MLTP is a comprehensive training course open to both men and women that involves a series of lectures, thorough physical conditioning, critical assessments, and on-the-job training (OJT) program geared towards Meralco’s efforts to continuously develop a pool of skilled linecrew. “All of the new ML