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AXA supports young athlete’s dream
AXA supports young athlete’s dream. AXA, official insurance partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines, was one of the marketing partners of the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska National Training Camp (NTC). The program attracted the most promising and aspiring basketball players aged 10-14 from different parts of the country. One of the participants, Jam Lachica, 12, made it to the NTC with support from AXA. The insurance company provided apparel and training to Lachica for the Manila Regional Selection Camp prior to the NTC. For more information on AXA’s partnership with the NBA, visit www.axa.com.ph.
10 Reasons Why You Should Check Out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week
Work and play smart with up to 90% off products from Home Appliances, Home and Living, Motoring, Sports and Travel, and more!
Manila, July 19, 2018 – Live your life to the fullest as Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings you its most-awaited sale on lifestyle products at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week! From July 23 to 29, you can expect dozens of hot deals, exclusive bundles, and discounts up to 90% off at your favorite Shopee official stores like Robinsons Appliances, Bosch Philippines , Fukuda, World Balance, Eureka Appliances, Artsy Palace, Below SRP, Tigernu Philippines, RXR, and many more!
Here are top 10 reasons why you should definitely check out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week:
1. Dive into Best-Selling Books and Exclusive Bundles!
To satisfy the Kapamilya in all of us, ABS-CBN Publishing will offer exclusive deals on books from beloved celebrities like Alex Gonzaga, Charo Santos, Ramon Bautista, Richard Poon, Maricar Reyes, and many more. If you’re itching to explore different genres and authors, you’re in luck because Shopee will also offer various exclusive bundles at 20% off on Lifestyle Week.
Visit ABS-CBN Publishing at https://shopee.ph/abscbnpublishinginc
2. Grab Essential Power Tools for Half the Price
Become an instant handyman with the best power tools perfect for all your home repair needs. Bosch Philippines, famed for its precise and durable power tools, will offer up to 55% off its products at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week to make you a superhero when things need fixing at home.
Visit Bosch Philippines at https://shopee.ph/boschofficialstore
If you’re a professional aiming to upgrade your arsenal, visit Lotus Power Tools for a wide selection of professional tools for tradesmen, contractors, and Do-It-Yourself experts. Going at up to 20% off, Lotus Power Tools gives you plenty of reason to hunt for new equipment and perfect your craft.
Visit Lotus Power Tools at https://shopee.ph/lotustoolsphilippines
3. Incredible deals for Kitchen Appliances, Cooling Equipment and Garment Care
Aside from power tools, users seeking to level up their household should dash to Robinsons Appliances, Philippines’ second largest multi-format retail chain who will offer up to 40% off a wide selection of home appliances.
Visit Robinsons Appliances at https://shopee.ph/robinsonsappliances
4. School, Work, and Travel Backpacks Up For Grabs
How do you choose the best backpack for your next adventure? Tigernu backpacks save you the headache because they are perfect for school, work, or casual travel. With their multiple compartments, Tigernu backpacks let you organise your belongings neatly without lowering comfort and style. Tigernu is also loved for its anti-theft backpacks, which features unique two-way zippers that increases durability. If you’ve been pining for the perfect backpack, pamper yourself with up to 67% off Tigernu backpacks at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week.
Visit Tigernu at https://shopee.ph/tigernuphilippines
5. Half Price Off on High-quality Tires
One of the most important things to have this rainy season is a reliable set of tires, which will not only keep you safe but also bring your driving experience to the next level. Philippine Tires is offering up to 50% off on tires from top manufacturers like Thunderer and Goodyear. To sweeten the deal for Shopee users, Philippine Tires will offer pick-up, mounting and balancing for tires, and free installation for batteries during Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Talk about a slick deal!
Visit Philippine Tires at https://shopee.ph/philippinetires
6. Huge discounts on Refrigerators, Aircons, and Home Appliances
At Shopee’s Lifestyle Week, make your home a haven as Western Appliances promises up to 30% off various home and kitchen tools, entertainment systems, and other premium electronics. If you want to improve your quality of life at home without hurting your wallet, check out Western Appliances’ official store from July 23 to 29 to make your life simpler and stress-free.
Visit Western Appliances at https://shopee.ph/western_appliances
7. Shop your Home Essentials and Maximize your space at a Low Price
To complete your home makeover, Shopee’s Lifestyle Week has you covered with its diverse assortment of kitchenware, storage tools, decorations, and even essential oils. Below SRP will offer up to 70% off dozens of household products, including coveted items from Swedish furniture giant IKEA, so now’s the best time to snag some home upgrades at affordable prices.
Visit Below SRP at https://shopee.ph/belowsrp
8. Exclusive deals on Art Tools and Calligraphy Pens
Find the sweetest deals to boost your calligraphy skills, get crafty using multi-colored pens, and arm yourself with nifty crafting supplies during Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Artsy Palace is offering up to 60% discounts on stationery from brands like Pilot, Sharpie, Artline, and Faber Castell, and many more. It’s time to unleash your inner artist!
Visit Artsy Palace at https://shopee.ph/artsy_palace
9. Boost Your Performance with Storewide Sales on Athletic Wear
Whether you’re going to the gym or just exercising at home, you usually train better when looking your best. World Balance, a homegrown brand known for their active footwear, will be offering up to 57% off storewide at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Time to look good while working out!
Visit World Balance at https://shopee.ph/chgglobal
After getting your kicks in order, shop for breathable and stylish athletic wear from Sletic Sports. Offering 20% off storewide on diverse items including dri-fit tees to flexible leggings, it’s high time for you to get your #fitspo on.
Visit Sletic Sports at https://shopee.ph/mikesunshine
10. Massive discounts on Customized Canvas Prints
Make your photographed moments unforgettable by turning them into lasting and personalised coffee-table books or portraits sure to be a conversation starter in any gathering. PhotobooksPH
is offering up to 80% off their printed photo products including Canvas Prints and Imagewrap Hardcovers, so immortalise your precious memories at a fraction of the price from July 23 to 29.
Visit PhotobookPH at https://shopee.ph/photobook_philippines
Need another reason to shop at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week? From July 23 to 29, Shopee will also provide P100 off with P1,000 minimum spend for the Home & Living, Home Appliances, Sports
; Travel, Motoring, Hobbies & Stationery categories to the first 1,000 users who use the voucher code LIFESTYLEWEEK100.
Check out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week from July 23 to 29 for more exciting deals, bundles, and promotions from other big brands. Shopping has never been this fun. For more information about Shopee’s Lifestyle Week, visit https://shopee.ph/lifestyleweek
For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/.
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PMAP holds 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
PMAP holds 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the preeminent organization of people managers and human resources (HR) practitioners in the Philippines, will hold the 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15, 2018 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It will take place at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria at the Ortigas Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
The theme of the 2nd HR Innovation Summit is “HR Next Practices.” This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.
PMAP’s 2nd HR Innovation Summit
The line-up of remarkable speakers includes PMAP President Michelle C. Garcia, FPM,who will talk about “Revolutionary HR: The Next HR Leadership.” She is also the HR Director of East-Asia Region SGS Gulf Limited (Regional Operating Headquarters).
GeiserMaclang chief communications officer Amor Maclang will discuss her experience in “Adopting the Blockchain Technology in HR.” Asia Select, Inc. (ASI) president Engelbert T. Camasura, AFPM, will enlighten participants in his talk “Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment.”
The Office Cowork + Life co-founder and vice president Kogie Angeles will present “The Gig Economy: How It Impacts the Way We Work.” Lastly, Microsoft Philippines legal and corporate affairs director Atty. Raul R. Cortez will give a sneak peek of “Telecommuting and Its Implications in the Workplace.”
Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall. PMAP also welcomes partnerships for this event.
The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation to be attended by HRM and business professionals, representatives from the academe, SMEs and industry partners. The investment fee per delegate is 3,500 pesos for PMAP members and 3,800 pesos for non-members.
For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.
SM MALLS IN BULACAN INSTILL THE IMPORTANCE OF BOOK READING
JULY 17 – In celebration of the National Children’s Book Reading Day, SM Malls in Bulacan conducted a storytelling activity to promote and rediscover the joy of reading books to the pupils of their chosen Public Elementary School.
Bulakeño kids had fun while learning as guest storytellers were invited to bring stories to life and to share the moral lessons to students aged 4-8 year old. “Book reading is a celebration of learning. In this day and age when videos and pictures are becoming more prevalent, we must commit to enforce reading to our children, who will be our future leaders” SM City San Jose del Monte Mall Manager Jose Mari Emmanuel H.Correa said.
Kicking off the two-part storytelling was the reading of Robert Magnuson’s Duck and Croc Meet Collector Alligator, an inspiring story about Duck and Croc, who are best of friends. The kids joined in their adventure on how Duck teaches Croc in using their imagination after not finding a Pixie Horse toy that Collector Alligator hoards from every single store.
Actress, TV Host, and anchor Diane Medina graced the storytelling and share lessons not only to the children but also to the teachers and guardians present in the celebration. “It is important that we bring back our children into book reading in which they could get proper information and could widen their vocabulary. Please help SM raise this awareness on how important book reading is, especially in today’s generation that we are living in a much modernized world where everything and everyone is in technology.” Medina shares after reading the first story.
Meanwhile, the second story, Duck and Croc’s Magnificent Race also by Robert Magnuson, was read by SM City San Jose del Monte’s Leasing Manager, Ms. Michelle Balcueva, wherein the kids witness the most exciting race and learned the meaning of a healthy competition.
The event was also highlighted the turnover of books, pencils, other reading materials to the Tungkong Mangga Elementary School. And as an added treat, each participants received a snack meal and an entertainment from a famous Filipino fast food chain mascot. Moreover, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulian also inspires students from Tarcan Elementary School, Bulacan North Central School, Sto. Cristo Elementary School, and Marciano Del Rosario Memorial Elementary School with the same inspiring stories.
SM City Marilao’s celebration of book reading is on July 24.Spearheaded by SM Cares, the National Children’s Book Reading Day (NCBRD) celebration is held in all SM Malls every 3 rd Tuesday of July in commemoration of the publication of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s classic, “Ang Pagong at ang Matsing”. It is a joint project of Vibal Publishing, Inc. National Book Store, Department of Education, UNICEF, and SM Supermalls to influence, instill and share a culture of reading among children.
Super Sarap, Super Busog, Super Sulit!
Remember the days when you couldn’t decide what to order among your favorite Jollibee meals? Well, you can now enjoy more of your Jollibee offerings in one plate with the new Chickenjoy and Burger Steak bundles!
Now, choosing among your favorite Jollibee meals is easy because you can have them in a single value meal. Indulge in the crispylicious, juicylicious goodness of Chickenjoy paired with gravy and rice and the 100% beefy-linamnam Burger Steak patty with its signature mushroom gravy. Still feeling hungry? You can choose to add the cheesiest, meatiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti to round out your super busog, super sulit meals, and both of which come with a drink!
“The new meal bundles are the perfect choice for those who want all their Jollibee all-time favorites in one plate” shares Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP and Group Category Head for Flagships. “By coming up with these new hunger fill meals, there will definitely be a lot more diners walking out of Jollibee with a wider, more satisfied smile on their faces.”
These 2 new exciting bundles are available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru:
- Chickenjoy with Burger Steak Value Meal (P130.00*). 1pc. Chickenjoy & 1pc. Burger Steak with rice, gravy, and regular drink
- Chickenjoy with Burger Steak and Half Jolly Spaghetti Super Meal (P150.00*). 1pc. Chickenjoy, 1pc. Burger Steak, and half-serving of Jolly Spaghetti with rice, gravy, and regular drink
Moreover, you can continue enjoying other super busog, super sulit, super meals which include:
- Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti and Shanghai Super Meal (P130.00*). One-piece Chickenjoy, a serving of Jolly Spaghetti, and three pieces of Shanghai with rice, gravy, and regular drink
- Yumburger with Jolly Spaghetti and Regular Jolly Crispy Fries Super Meal (P99.00*). One Yumburger, a serving of Jolly Spaghetti, and regular Jolly Crispy Fries with regular drink
For more information on Jollibee latest products and promos, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
* Prices may vary across different locations
THE PEARLS AND PERILS OF BLIND DATING
In the age of mobile dating apps, blind dates may seem like a thing of the past. Still, meeting a complete stranger thanks to a matchmaking friend or family has its charm. Just imagine the thrill of mystery as you nervously await the big reveal at a fancy restaurant. Not all blind dates end in romance, though, but the lack of expectations that come with online dating has a way of opening minds and hearts to a lasting relationship.
The Good
With a good matchmaker who personally knows both parties, there’s a better chance of meeting someone compatible with you. No need to sift through profiles to find someone who interests or is interested in you. All you have to do is show up and have fun!
The Bad
Shy? There’s no getting-to-know stage prior the meet-up unlike with dating apps. You also won’t know how the other person looks like until you see each other. On the other hand, your possible date would probably be just as anxious, so relax and focus on bringing out your best self.
The Ugly
Any date comes with the risk of disaster. Just scour the Internet and you’ll find plenty of horror stories, from total creepers with bizarre fetishes to those getting matched with an ex—you’d wonder if the matchmaker was playing a prank. At least you’ll have something juicy to tell your friends afterwards.
Regardless of the outcome, blind dates bring a sense of adventure to the quest for love. If you haven’t tried them, you can catch a lot of examples from the British reality television show First Dates. The show involves maître d’ Fred Sirieix and his crew pairing romantic hopefuls over dinner at Central London’s Paternoster Chop House in hopes of getting them to fall in love. Awkward, funny, passionate, and sometimes painful, each scenario is a story worth watching.
Want a sneak peek of what goes on in a blind date? First Dates air every Tuesday at 8:50PM, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.
For more updates, follow Blue Ant Entertainment at www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment/, @BlueAntEnt on Twitter, and @BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram.
DoubleDragon opens flagship property in Pasay
Listed property developer DoubleDragon Properties Corporation recently inaugurated the DoubleDragon Plaza, the flagship development in the progressive DD Meridian Park in the Bay Area, Pasay City.
DoubleDragon (DD) Plaza, certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), has over 130,000 square meters of leasable space and will form part of the DD Meridian Park complex with 280,000 square meters of leasable space. The property consists of four office towers and will have a capacity of 50,000 employees of its tenants.
Each tower houses seven floors of office space with their own individual elevator lobbies as well as access to the main retail area, which offers an additional 12,000 square meters. Aside from the variety of retail and dining tenants, the property is home to Islas Pinas, an indoor Filipino food and heritage village that showcases Filipino cuisine, culture, and handicrafts.
The DoubleDragon Plaza is the first phase of DoubleDragon’s 4.75-hectare DD Meridian Park. Currently underway is the completion of two more office towers called DoubleDragon Center East and West with a gross leasable space of 30,000 square meters, both slated to be finished within the year. Phases three and four consist of the DoubleDragon Tower, a premium Grade A office building, and the DD-Ascott Meridian Park, a luxury serviced apartment operated by Ascott with more than 300 units.
For more information, visit www.doubledragon.com.ph.
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JAMBA JUICE SHOWS OFF THE BETTER BLENDED LIFE THROUGH ULTIMATE FRISBEE
What do you get when you blend a plastic disc, a diverse community, and a thirst for new experiences? The very first Jamba Juice Whirl’d Cup, of course. Jamba Juice is focused on blending real whole fruits and veggies to create great tasting and refreshing beverages. In its maiden tournament at the Alabang Country Club, Jamba Juice showed how life can be Better Blended as it brought together different kinds of people into a community sharing in the spirit of Ultimate frisbee over smoothies.
For Mark De Joya, Brand Development Director for Jamba Juice, Ultimate frisbee strongly resonates with the brand. “Jamba Juice believes in mixing it up, having a positive energy, and creating rich human experiences. We take unusual combinations and blend them together to create unique experiences for our customers. And that’s what the Whirl’d Cup is about – blending all these components to create a fun, open, inclusive event where people can take part in the growing Ultimate community,” he said.
Ultimate Frisbee, or simply known as Ultimate, has been gaining popularity in the Philippines. It’s a no-contact, self-officiated sport that only really needs a disc and a place to play. No special equipment required, just Spirit. It’s due to this very simple nature that has drawn fans and players from all walks of life.
“Ultimate is about the Spirit of the Game. It doesn’t matter what your background is or where you come from. Anyone can give Ultimate a try, have some fun, learn some new things, and meet great people along the way,” said Pinggoy Bautista, President of the Philippine Flying Disc Association, the official governing body of all disc sports in the country.
This diversity was on full display at the recently concluded Jamba Juice Whirl’d Cup 2018, as men, women, and children from different backgrounds came together to play, compete, and have fun. Kids as young as 10 years old were throwing discs to veterans of the game who were in their 40s. The tournament had musicians, corporate executives, service professionals, entrepreneurs, and people from other professions – all of whom bonded over smoothies like Jamba’s Piña Colada Refresher – in between their matches.
Bullet Dumas, a musician and math teacher, has been in the game for several years now and has blended his artistic interests with his love of the game. “You don’t normally associate musicians with sports but with Ultimate, anyone can play. I’ve come to appreciate Ultimate as an art as well – the skill and movement has a certain grace to it,” he noted in Filipino.
There was no shortage of new players as well, who were welcomed with open arms by the community. Survivor castaway and all-around dad Chuckie Dreyfus, a man of diverse talents who is no stranger to mixing it up, played well in his very first foray into Ultimate. “It was a fantastic experience. Considering it was my first time to play, my teammates were so welcoming. In the span of two days, I fell in love with the game and the people,” he said.
It wasn’t all fun and games as the 31 teams battled hard to win. The matches got progressively more intense as the weekend went on. Players were jumping and diving to make crucial plays. In the end, there were 4 teams who emerged champions of their respective brackets: Pancake X (Pool A), DC Brats (Pool B), The Saints (Pool C), and Hux (Pool D).
More than winning and losing, it was all about the spirit of the game. “What really struck me was the sportsmanship and camaraderie. Everyone was competing hard but also encouraging and congratulating other teams. That’s what made me love Ultimate. And that’s what made this weekend really special,” said Sel Guevarra, a sportscaster, professional bodybuilder, and an Ultimate newbie.
Jamba Juice made sure players and fans alike were hydrated and energized throughout the two-day tournament. In between matches, players would flock to the Jamba Juice Fender Blender, a mobile smoothie truck, to get their fix of fresh fruit blends and talk about the game they all play.
With over 500 people from all over attending the Whirl’d Cup, it looks like we can expect more Ultimate action from Jamba Juice in the future. “At Jamba, we want to support those who want to drink life up. So it’s refreshing to see the level of diversity, inclusivity, and community in a competitive sport like Ultimate. We believe that this kind of blending truly squeezes the most of what life has to offer. It’s more than just a plastic disc – it’s the community of those that move it that makes it truly better blended. When it comes to chasing a better blended life, we have a simple mantra: Thirst Begins Today. So there’s no better time to start than now. That said, it is events like this that we look forward to seeing more of in the future,” said Stephanie Elumba, Marketing Manager for Jamba Juice.
For highlights of the first ever 2018 Whirl’d Cup Tournament, go to: https://www.facebook.com/jambajuiceph/videos/1719960764762719/
About Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice is a global healthy lifestyle brand that inspires and simplifies healthful living through freshly blended whole fruit and vegetable smoothies, bowls, juices, boosts, snacks, and meal replacements. Jamba’s blends are made with premium ingredients free of artificial flavors and preservatives so guests can feel their best and blend the most into life. Jamba Juice® has more than 900 locations worldwide. For more information, visit jambajuice.ph. In the Philippines, Jamba Juice belongs to the family of restaurants of Max’s Group Inc.,
Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI) is the Philippines’ largest restaurant operator in the casual dining segment. It is committed to building loved Filipino brands and is currently growing its network of over 600 stores in the country and more than 50 international stores in the USA, Canada, China, Asia Pacific and Middle East.
Its family of restaurants include Max’s Restaurant, Max’s Corner Bakery, Pancake House, Yellow Cab Pizza, Krispy Kreme, Jamba Juice, Teriyaki Boy, Dencio’s, Kabisera, Sizzlin’ Steak, Le Coeur de France, Maple and Singkit. The company also operates Meranti Hotel. To know more about Max’s Group, please visit http://www.maxsgroupinc.com.
If you want to get the taste of the Better Blended life or have the Fender Blender at your events, reach out to us through community@jambajuice.ph or follow @JambaJuicePH on Instagram and Facebook.