Monthly Archives: March 2019

Leaders from over 30 visionary financial institutions gathered at the New World Hotel in Makati for Oradian’s first Community Summit to share experiences, know-how and global best practices in financial inclusion. More than 80 representatives of these financial institutions engaged in knowledge-sharing as well as celebrating their recent growth.

Newest Careline ambassador Adela Marshall wears

Careline Matte Liquid Lipstick in ‘In Bloom’ shade

Fresh from her stint at the Asia’s Next Top Model (ANTM) Cycle 6, where she finished in the top three, Adela Mae Marshall is set to conquer the beauty world as the newest face of Careline, the trendy and edgy cosmetics line of Ever Bilena for Filipina youth.

“It is so exciting! Careline is a brand that I am very familiar with. I am so happy to be working with a very popular brand that has been helping women my age to express themselves through makeup,” Adela on being the newest endorser of the brand.

This fresh-faced beauty shares that she has picked a lot of lessons in joining various modelling contest. And if there is one thing she learned from joining the ANTM Cycle 6, it is that self-care and discipline must always be prioritized, “It was a very stressful environment. I was always nervous, so I needed to learn to discipline myself. I realized I should not rely on other people to make me look good, that it is my responsibility also.”

On her skin-care routine, she shares that being diligent in washing your face and removing your makeup is important in maintaning a good complexion. The young model also believes that a healthy lifestyle through exercise and drinking a lot of water is essential to having a healthy, clear skin.

As for her favorite makeup products, Adela prefers products that can multi-task so she can use it in different ways. “I am quite oily so I always need to have a powder, it doesn’t necessary to be colored it just need to blot the oil. And because I am really pale I like to keep a blush and a lipstick but if I have a small bag, I want something that can double up which is why the Careline Multisticks, especially the Rose Multistick, are perfect.”

Although she may portray different personalities in her career, she wants to be remembered by one thing – to be yourself. Adela is lucky to have Careline by her side!

For more information, visit Careline website, www.careline.com.ph, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics and Instagram www.instagram.com/carelineph.

Tanauan City, Batangas—March 01, 2019—Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, excites off-road enthusiasts yearning for more thrill and adventure by unveiling the New CRF250L, now equipped with sportier style upgrades.

“We, at Honda, are pleased to announce that the New CRF250L is set to excite off-road enthusiasts and gearheads to take it for a spin once again. The new model is not only perfect for the tough terrains and dirt roads but can also be used for daily commute and leisure,” said Mr. Hervic Villa, Department Manager for Motorcycle Planning.

Built to be durable for tough rides, the New CRF250L is equipped with inverted and long-travel front fork and a pro-link rear suspension that manages the aggressive bumps of dirt roads while maintaining enough comfort for the rider.

The new bike also sports a digital meter panel and a powerful 250cc fuel-injected engine built to deliver enough output at the rider’s will.

For 2019, HPI brought a style upgrade that makes the bike sharper and more aggressive, with an on/off road sports design inspired by the CRF250R variant, giving it a tougher image while on the road. Notable changes come from its color scheme, as its headlight cover was changed from white to red, front fork color from gold to bronze, rim color from silver to black, and top and bottom bridge from silver to black.

“As a motorcycle company, it is our goal to continuously expand and improve our lineup of product offerings including the on and off-road sports category. The release of the New CRF250L is one of our ways of making more people familiarized with the off-road sports, as well as contribute to improving the lifestyle of our riders,” Mr. Villa added.

With this, fans of the off-road segment who are looking for their best adventure partner this year have something to look forward to with the New CRF250L – An Adventure on Its Own.

For more information, visit their official website – www.hondaph.com or follow them on Facebook – www.facebook.com/hondaph/.

Mang Inasal is giving all unli-rice lovers a special Early Dinner Treat as part of the brand’s 15th anniversary celebration.

Get free unlimited rice servings on all Paborito Value Meals from March 11 to March 28, Mondays thru Thursdays, from 4 to 6 pm only.

The Early Dinner Treat promo is available at all Mang Inasal stores nationwide and valid for dine-in transactions only.

Come celebrate Mang Inasal’s 15th anniversary with us. Visit any of our over 500 stores nationwide for your Solb sa Sarap, Solb sa Saya Early Dinner Treat with free unli-rice!

Thames International Business School, the country’s first international college offering UK-based programs, organized with the British Council a two-day creative skills bootcamp under the Creative Innovators Programme (CIP). Participants are given fresh and exciting workshops with topics running across the different creative industries – from design, craft, film, animation and technology. Sessions are co-created and facilitated by Thames International lecturers and Creative Innovators Programme Fellows, and offered a unique opportunity to learn about the technical, management, and business skills needed by artists and creative entrepreneurs to thrive. 

Workshops were developed with the support and guidance of Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation. Thames continues to support CIP with Post Graduate scholarships for artists and creatives called ICE or Innovation and Creative Enterprise. Opening the bootcamp were the CIP partners organizations (L-R) Design Center of the Philippines executive director Rhea Matute, Apl.de.Ap Foundation founder Apl.de.Ap, British Council country director Pilar Aramayo-Prudencio, head of arts and creative industries Malaya del Rosario, and Thames International president Joel Santos.

Nothing excites Filipinos more than exploring new destinations and creating memorable moments. And for the past four years, many have been able to travel to interesting places and revel in thrilling experiences with Cebu Pacific’s lifestyle rewards program, GetGo.

Since 2015, GetGo has opened amazing possibilities for everyJuan to fly for free by turning daily purchases to points that can be used to redeem Cebu Pacific flights. The program has grown to cater to over 4 million active members, issued more than 6 billion points, gave away over 400,000 flights, and established strong partnerships with more than 40 lifestyle partners.

“Our goal has always been to provide Filipinos with rewarding experiences and show them how they can turn their usual everyday activities to something extraordinary such as free flights,” said Nik Laming, General Manager of Cebu Pacific Air Loyalty Division. “As we turn four this year, we are giving our loyal members more surprises and more opportunities to make incredible moments happen.”

Celebrating its anniversary this March, GetGo wishes “may the 4 be with you” on its members as the lifestyle rewards program lines up four epic perks and exciting offers for those who have been with them from the start.

GetGo will kick off its month-long celebration with a treat to coffee lovers. Members departing from NAIA Terminal 3 will receive Costa Coffee coupons via their GetGo mobile app while those who will redeem their coffee vouchers at the GetGo booth will also enjoy a tasty ensaymada treat. The GetGo mobile app is already available for download on the App Store or Google Play.

Members should also prepare their cards and wallets for a thrilling points-earning adventure with GetGo’s lifestyle rewards partners. Transactions with selected partners will earn members 40 bonus points to give them more chances to fly wherever they want to.

For families and barkadas planning out-of-country getaways, GetGo has prepared a grand seat sale for Cebu Pacific local and international destinations. CEB GetGo Visa cardholders are also up for a special surprise during the seat sale, so get ready and save up on those points to book that desired flight!

Members can also take their loved ones to watch the latest blockbusters in the cinemas with movie tickets available on the GetGo mobile app.

Don’t miss the celebration of living the GetGo everyday lifestyle. For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos and anniversary treats by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

SM Malls in Baliwag and Pulilan spearheaded the largest gathering of more than 300 elderly for this year’s kickoff event for senior citizens dubbed as “Fab & Fit at 60”.

With its vision to promote wellness and entertainment among Senior Citizens, SM Malls in Baliwag and Pulilan conducted dance and exercise performances participated by different barangays in the said municipalities. The event is a breakthrough as it showcased elderly’s timeless talent in dance exercises. Proving they still have the groove, may it be to the tune of old or new music.

At SM City Baliwag, there were 5 contenders who battled for the dance competition. These consists of Seniors Citizens from Barangay San Roque, Tarcan, Catulinan, Makinabang and Presidents from the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FESCAP). In the end, senior citizens from Barangay San Roque were hailed as the winners. The group captivated the audience with their lively dance exercise to the tune of “Material Girl”.

SM Center Pulilan likewise conducted the biggest Zumba tutorial for seniors participated by 160 Senior Citizens coming from seven Barangays in the municipality. Of the seven groups, three Barangays were hailed as the winners: Barangay Dampol B at 1^st place, Barangay Balatong A – 2^nd place and Barangay Longos – 3^rd place. Aside from Zumba performances, selected Senior Citizens also shared their talents in singing and poem recitation for the audience’s delight.

“Fab and Fit at 60” Seniors Day at the Mall is one of the many SM design programs that aims to promote wellness among elderly by encouraging them do engage in activities that will enhance their health and wellness through physical activities such as dance trainings and exercises. It also serves as a good avenue for seniors to perform and be recognized for their fadeless talents.

Senior’s Day at the Mall is a program under SM Cares, a division of SM Foundation for Elderly Care— the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Group of Companies, that aims to honor and nurture senior citizens in every community where SM serves.

Leading Pinoy restaurant chain Mang Inasal has recently produced a thought-provoking, bittersweet digital short film. Helmed by ace director Dan Villegas, the Mang Inasal digital film stars versatile actors and onscreen partners Carlo Aquino and Angelica Panganiban.

In the three-minute digital short, Mang Inasal and its creative agency DDB Philippines wanted to capture a very contemporary view on romance and relationships – in a way that only Villegas and “CarGel” can deliver spot on.

Dubbed #SolbAngBuhay, the CarGel video ushers viewers to the affectionate relationship between the characters portrayed by Carlo and Angelica. Both are happy and fulfilled by being together and are completely “solb” (fully satisfied) with the life they share.

The first half of the video showcases the engaging chemistry of the couple as portrayed by CarGel, including their most kilig moments – playfully washing the dishes, texting sweet messages to each other, and sharing their love for Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal. Their characters express what they think about each other, and how one cannot live without the other.

The popular song, “Sana,” of folk artist, I Belong to the Zoo, complements the digital film’s romantic narrative, specially as the couple is shown having a misunderstanding, with Carlo trying his best to comfort a crying Angelica. They part ways, in tears. This is followed by a montage of the characters doing their favorite things by themselves. The twist at the end lays the truth that the two are no longer together.

But even with a tinge of sadness, the couple still manage to be happy. As the two are shown eating in a Mang Inasal store by their lonesome, a loving moment that they used to share together, they seem to be contented eating alone by themselves.

This is where Mang Inasal’s self-assuring message that “one can still be happy regardless of one’s relationship status.” In reality, relationships end even between two people who seem to be perfect for each other.  And when it does, the important thing is to know that life does not end there. People will eventually be okay, and that it is okay to be single, that it is okay to love yourself.

The closing line goes: “Kahit single, in a relationship, or it’s complicated, solb pa rin ang buhay ‘di ba? (Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or ‘it’s complicated, you can still enjoy life to the fullest).”

“The film feels very real, as everyone does experience heartbreak once in a while. It’s our post-Valentine treat to our customers and CarGel fans, where we want to show the other side of love, where you don’t have to be in a relationship with anybody to be happy. We want to tell everyone that there is such a thing called ‘self-love,’ and this is the most potent of all kinds of love. It inspires one to discover happiness within, against trying to find it in someone else,” said Mang Inasal Marketing Director Michael Dumaual.

The digital short is a reunion for Angelica, Carlo and Direk Dan, coming off from the highly successful romantic drama “Exes Baggage.”

During the 90s, Carlo and Angelica were child stars who made names for themselves for their superb acting and talent. They were paired in many television shows and films until they became real life lovers. The two eventually ended their relationship and went their separate ways, pursuing their own careers in showbiz. But Exes Baggage reignited the comeback of the CarGel loveteam. To date, many fans still root for the couple, who now star in ABS-CBN’s “Playhouse.”

With this digital film’s release last February 25, Dan Villegas continues his streak of tearjerkers like “Never Not Love You,” “All of You,” and “The Breakup Playlist.” Villegas was the award-winning force behind “Hintayan ng Langit” and highly successful TV drama series “On The Wings of Love” and “Till I Met You.”

Watch the CarGel #SolbAngBuhay short film on Mang Inasal Philippines Facebook and YouTube page.

https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines/videos/399087840895638/

As the official insurance partner of the NBA, AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently participated in the “Train the Trainers” program that tipped off Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 presented by Alaska. The training program prepared 50 coaches from different parts of the country for the upcoming Jr. NBA Philippines program, as well as for other important things in life. AXA Philippines sales head Jotham Manlapaz (far left) and training officer and financial advisor Riemann Lardizabal (2nd from right) conducted an engaging financial literacy seminar and shared tips on how the coaches can start their game plan in life. Adding excitement to the talk was a raffle giveaway where AXA provided personal accident insurance cards worth P50,000 of coverage. Photo shows raffle winners (center) Janeth Yañez, Gary Logen Radaza, Manuel Mercado, Benedict D. Gawat, and Josephine C. Bonor with Manlapaz, Lardizabal, and Jr. NBA head coach Carlos Barroca (far right).