Pasko Sa Palacio de Memoria: A Rare Glimpse of Old Manila Grandeur

Manila used to be called, Paris of the East before World War II. Houses and buildings that time used to rival that of the ones in Europe and Manila was once the hub of parties and balls especially during pre-war. You can just imagine the big houses with large lawns that lined the famous Dewey Boulevard (Roxas Boulevard) and Ermita and Malate areas. Only a few houses survived the war and one such place is the newly renovated Palacio de Memoria along Roxas Boulevard, Paranaque City.

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Hello Kitty Beep Card is Back! Only at Daiso Japan

Hello Kitty Beep Cards are back!

If you are familiar with the Hello Kitty Beep Cards that was launched exclusively at Daiso Japan last March 2019, then it's time again to grab one or two. Actually, there are four charming designs to choose from.

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Hallmark x 7-Eleven Makes This Christmas Memorable

Filipinos love Christmas and we all grew up receiving a Christmas card or two from Hallmark and of course, using that cutey Hallmark gift wrappers and tags. And because Hallmark wants only the best and memorable Christmas for every one, it has teamed-up with PhilSeven Foundation, the charity arm of 7-Eleven group through "Gulong ng Karunungan" project.

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Maxifest 2019: Run Healthy With Maxicare

Maxicare recently hosted a "running" clinic with Coach Rio de la Cruz at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City for media guests. The event aims to highlight the importance of having the warm-ups, stretches before joining a fun run.

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Shangri-La's Sparkle: Holiday Collection 2019

Shangri-La Plaza, the metro's premiere mall recently held a sparkling runway show that highlights Sparkle: Holiday Collection 2019 where muses sashayed in the latest collections by both local and foreign fashion brands.

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The BPI Digital EcoSystem

The future of banking is in Digital EcoSystem. Most often, people are now always on the go and find it time-consuming to fall in line in banks to pay bills, etc. With Digital Banking, every transaction is literally within reach via one's fingertips.

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country's pioneer bank has created a digital ecosystem to make all this possible right here, right now. "What we are creating is a lifestyle enabled by digital banking. It's about helping people act in a more digital way, allowing them to get a lot of things done without missing out. Our digital ecosystem aims to make this possible," said Noel Santiago, BPI Chief Digital Officer.

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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Inaugurates Makati Main Branch

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) inaugurates the new BPI Makati Main Branch. The new branch will serve all client segments and will also offer specialized banking services. The architecture design of the flagship branch is reflective of BPI's heritage, highlighting how the bank looks to the future while valuing its rich history of 168 years.

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Sudio Audio Accessories Are Now Available at Power Mac Center

Swedish brand Sudio recently landed in the Philippines and is now available at Power Mac Center branches. Sudio is created with the latest audio technology and designed with the usual elegant and clean Swedish style and has a high sound functionality with refined style and comfortability in producing a variety of audio devices that fits different lifestyles.

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Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special

Shopee, the country's favorite online e-commerce platform is set to host its first-ever TV show, the 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special on November 10 at 10:30PM to be aired on GMA7 and Shopee Live. This is a star-studded extravaganza that features Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza and Heart Evangelista.

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Maxifest 2019

Keeping fit and healthy have been on almost every one's mind and not only because it is trendy, but because there is that conscious knowledge that investing on health and fitness is better than spending for medicine and doctor's bill.

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BGC Bus and Cebu's Topline Express Ferry Are Now QR Ready

QR revolution has come a long way and just recently, AF Payments Inc., has partnered with GCash and introduced the first QR code transport ticketing system in BGC Bus and at Cebu's Topline Express Ferries.

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Dressing For Fall/Winter 2019 With Uniqlo

Being in a tropical country has some advantages (think nice beaches all year-round) and disadvantages (you feel frozen at 16 degrees celsius already). But fret not and enjoy your fall and winter trip armed with Uniqlo's latest fall/winter 2019 collection.

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GCash Advocates #LetsSaveTogether

Based on research, there's about 66% Filipinos who doesn't have a savings account. This is because of the bank's strict requirements and sometimes the location is not that accessible. With these scenario, it is no wonder that most Filipinos are not keen to save since they don't have a savings account.

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10.10 Weekend With PayMaya!

Online shopping haven't been more exciting especially with 10.10 weekend. Simply use your PayMaya when you shop online and in stores this weekend and get as much as P3,000 in cashback. Tara, let's shop na with PayMaya!

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Oily Skin? No Problem With Avene's Cleanance

Avene Philippines recently launched Cleanance, its latest line of cleansers and moisturizers during the Shine-Free Week from September 26- October 2, 2019 at SM Makati. Cleanance is formulated for those with oily and acne-prone skin.

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Shop with Shopback App and Receive Incentives

Every one loves to shop but let's admit it, we all get excited when we hear discounts and rebates. This is also true when it comes to online shopping where you usually wait for exciting deals and promos.

Shopback is an innovative cashback rewards program that returns up to 30% of money spent when you do online shopping. This is very easy to use, simply download the App on your phone and enjoy the rewards. The money earned can be claimed through online bank or mobile wallet such as GCash or PayPal.

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Shower Ranger Maine Mendoza #FightsWorldGermination With Hygienix

Let us help make the world a safe and clean place and stand beside Shower Ranger Maine Mendoza in her quest to fight world germination with Hygienix. Maine Mendoza once again dons her superhero cape and lead her group of Shower Rangers who represents the power of Hygienix products.

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ACER At Shopee's Super Shopping Day 9.9

Tech giant Acer once again partners with Shopee on its popular 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This is from August 19 to September 9, 2019. There are many exciting discounts and exclusive deals especially on Aspire and Nitro laptops, projectors, monitors, and gaming accessories.

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Let's Make The World A Kinder Place, One Step At A Time

Barefoot Wine dreams to make the World A Kinder Place, One Step At A Time with their Barefoot ARK campaign. ARK stands for the acronym, Acts of Random Kindness. It means that making little deeds will make the world just a little better and from this ARK, it will sometime turn into a big movement of kindness.

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Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs' Edition Finals

Heavy rains didn't dampen the mood last Saturday as Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs' Edition make a final stop at Tiendesitas for its first-ever cooking competition. A total of 10 finalists from NCR showcased their best recipes for the esteemed panel of judges.

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Fly Now, Pay Later with CEBPAC x Cashalo

Cashalo is a fintech company that aims for financial inclusivity for every Filipino. Cashalo is an online digital-credit payment solution that is a nice alternative to cash and traditional credit. Its latest innovation is the Pay with Cashalo that allows a regular consumer to have the same opportunity as those with traditional credit cards but with a much more lenient requirements. Pay with Cashalo members will also have the ease to pay for their online transactions with this mobile-first solution.

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DO IT RIGHT Campaign Enjoins Filipinos to Support RH and Family Planning

The DO IT RIGHT Campaign is an alliance of 11 organizations that aims to support family planning and reproductive heath (RH) in the Philippines. This is also to encourage Filipinos to learn more about Responsible Parenthood and RH Law.

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CIMB Bank x GCash Announces 500,000th Client

Since its launch early this year, CIMB Bank Philippines happily announced that it has reached its 500,000th clients in such a short span of time. This is also due to the strong partnership between CIMB Bank and GCash.

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Creating Beautiful Memories with The Foldable Osmo Mobile 3

DJI recently announced the Osmo Mobile 3, a handy and foldable mobile phone stabilizer. Known for producing gimbals for aerial and ground purposes, DJI once again came up with this latest device that is the perfect companion for travels or simply any life adventures.

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Lenovo Offers Discounts and Cash Rebates on Select Devices

Lenovo Philippines is offering discounts for laptop devices this month which also happens to be SM's Cybermonth celebration. Featured devices include the new S45 and S130 Ultrabooks, and IdeaPad 330. Promo period is from now until August 30, 2019. 

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BPI Opens Flagship Branch in Shangri-La Plaza

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) formally opened its flagship branch at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall recently. This is in line with its commitment to continue and innovate as it marks its 168 years in the Philippine banking industry.

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Gazini Ganados Reigns as Blue Water Day Spa' Newest Ambassador

Queens love pampering so it is no wonder that Binibining Pilipinas Universe Gazini Ganados started her reign as Blue Water Day Spa' newest ambassador. 

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Call for Entries for Asia Young Designer Awards 2019

Now on its 11th year, the Asia Young Designer Awards once again is encouraging Interior Design and Architecture students to send in their entries to this prestigious competition. This year's theme is- Forward: A Sustainable Future.

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Cherry Mobile Launches the Flare S8 Series

Cherry Mobile's newest "Game Changer" Flare S8 Series was recently launched and it also coincides with the company's 10th year anniversary. This newest smartphone has that latest technology but comes with a very modest price point.

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RIDGID Donates Vacuum Cleaners in Bulacan Schools to Combat Flood Water

At the onset of rainy season, low lying areas are always prone to floods. And we know that floods are harbinger of diseases and we don't want that to happen especially if there is a school nearby.

In Marilao, Bulacan AFG Bernardino Memorial School and San Miguel- Meysulao High School gets flooded not only when there's a typhoon but even when it rains hard. The sad part is, the location of the school is lower than the nearby house and establishments and that makes it difficult for the school to clean the flooded area.

Recognizing the need to offer assistance and because there is also a dengue outbreak in the metropololis, the RIDGID Team went to two schools in Bulacan to donate wet and dry vacuum cleaners that can suck water left by heavy rains.

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LG Philippines Donates State of the Art TVs to Museo De Intramuros

LG Philippines has just donated OLED TVs to Museo de Intramuros so that history becomes more alive and enjoyable especially to millennial museum visitors. This is also in line with the company's anniversary and diplomatic ties with the country.

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Ateneo De Manila Emerges as the Go Green in the City 2019 Winner

Schneider Electric once again hosted the Go Green in the City 2019 and invited university students from all over the country to send in their proposals for the contest. This year's entries totaled 1,300 which tripled from 2018's entries of 400 proposals. Ateneo De Manila's Team Chinquapin won the Philippine round and will represent the Philippines in GGitC Regional Finals this August.

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VISITA IGLESIA: Silliman University Church

Tucked near the famous Hibbard Hall of Silliman University in Dumaguete City is the solemn-looking Silliman Church. From afar, it is quite easy to miss this church since it is almost hidden by the gigantic century-old trees and one also need to secure a gate pass from the security guards manning the gate.

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Shaburi & Kintan Buffet at the Top of The Glo

Level-up yakiniku and shabu-shabu feast at the newly opened Shaburi & Kintan Buffet at the Top of The Glo in Makati City.

The restaurant chain has branches in Singapore, Taiwan, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the UK. Shaburi & Kintan Buffet offers premium meat selections so that one may enjoy an authentic shabu-shabu and yakiniku experience.

Mr. Hubert Young of UCC Philippines teamed-up with Mr. Tomoyoshi Nishiyama, CEO of Dining Innovations Ltd., to bring Shaburi & Kintan Buffet to the Philippines.

The Japanese are known for serving quality ingredients that are also healthy at the same time. At Shaburi & Kintan Buffet, one gets the best of both worlds- shabu-shabu and yakiniku.

Shaburi highlights the shabu-shabu experience and allow the diners to customize their very own shabu-shabu by choosing the ingredients from the buffet spread. Lots of yummy choices lah! And not only that, each diner has his/her own pot so that he/she can cook based on personal preference.

There are also selections for different karaages, fruits and vegetables, and of course- dessert.

Kintan, on the other hand is the yakiniku buffet. Aside from the premium meats, there are also seafood choices.

There are several buffet selections at Kintan, the Regular Buffet, Kintan Buffet, Premium Kintan, and Special Wagyu Buffet. But whatever you choose, there is already the assurance that you will have a great meal. Itadakimasu!

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Sing With MegaSound Smart PRO

People love to sing but Filipinos really, really love to sing and they sing from the heart. Most often than not, you may even have encountered and heard someone belts out a tune just because he/she heard a music playing in the mall or even inside the bus. Yes, that's how much Filipinos love to sing and of course, we all know that we have many talented singers recognized internationally.

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360 Selfie GlamShot: Life of the Party

Notch-up the party with 360 Selfie as you sway to your groove!

This continuously evolving video booth that captures glamorous shots and much, much more.

Lovely sisters Verne and Verniece Enciso at the GlamShot Infinity Booth Philippines at the recent MEGA Equality Ball.

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The BrickYard Presents: 2019 Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge Manila

Tamiya collectors, enthusiasts, and racers gathered in Glorietta 2,  Makati City for the first ever Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge Manila hosted by The BrickYard. The four-day event gathered not only Tamiya-fans and racers from the Philippines but from other countries like Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, et al.

Winner of the Tamiya Asia Challenge Manila will go to Japan on November and will compete in the 2019 Japan Cup.

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Tanduay: World's Number One Rum

For the second straight year, Tanduay is still the number one rum and has bested another foreign run brands in the world. This is based on the latest report by Drinks International.

The honor is not just for Tanduay Distellers, Inc., this is also a milestone for the country because it truly shows that The Philippines has world-class craftmanship.

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Jollibee's Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak

Jollibee's popular favorite Burger Steak with its beefy-saucy linamnam ulam is still at P50! This delicious meal will satisfy your Jollibee craving and it is tummy-filling at the same time.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand Introduces Yaya Sperbund as its Ambassador

Urassaya Sperbund, or more popularly known as Yaya Sperbund is in Manila to promote, "Open To The New Shades," Tourism Authority of Thailand's latest campaign that highlights the lovely destinations and diversity in Thailand.

Open To The New Shades campaign embraces and welcome all visitors with open arms, no discrimination. Mr. Kajorndet Apichartrakul, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand for Philippines and Singapore. He also introduced Yaya Sperbund as their newest ambassador.

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BPI's Father's Day Treats

"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." - anonymous

Treat your dad like a king with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) special treats this Father's Day.

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Mobile Protect Your Phone

Having a sturdy casing is not enough to protect your phone from accidents. Most often than not, people tend to buy a new one especially if their phones are beyond repair. This is okay if the phone is not expensive but for high end phones, buying a new one is not practical.

With this in mind, Esquire Tech Group came up with the solution of offering a 1 plus 1 protection for expensive phones.

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Taiwan Excellence Host First eSports Cup in the Philippines

eSports has since evolved from cybercafes and has now become a mainstream sport around the world including the Philippines. It may have started as a simple game between neighbors but it has now become a whole new spectrum with a wider audience and a lot of eSports enthusiasts.

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