Daily Newsmakers

Every Holy Week, Catholics from all walks of life traditionally visit seven different churches as part of the Visita Iglesia to pray and reflect on their lives. As one of the largest Christian countries in the world, the Philippines is, by no surprise, full of beautiful churches where devout Catholics can choose from for this long-standing religious practice. To help you save time and lessen your research work, Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, has picked out some of the churches in Metro Manila and nearby provinces best known for their unique historical and miracle stories which you can visit this Holy Week. 1. Quiapo Church - Manila Photo from Quiapo Church

Did you know that germs can touch you, even if you don't touch them? We all know that germs can be passed through person-to-person contact or touching dirty objects. What many of us don't know is that germs live in the air, too. If you believe that not touching anything or anyone can keep germs at bay, you better think again.

Because every kid’s dream is made of sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolates and all things sugary, Marriott Manila brings to life those sweet fantasies to celebrate Easter. Marriott made this amazing recipe to enjoy this season in many ways with your family and friends – after all, that’s what this day is all about.

Have we run out of eggs? Should we throw out the milk? Are we washing cottons or delicates today? Why is our electricity bill so high?!? These are some of the thoughts that plague the modern mom’s minds as they go through their day, juggling work matters and the concerns of home life.

We rely heavily on our gadgets these days. Almost everyone has a power bank for those times when you don’t have access to a power source to charge your phone. What if your power bank was supersized that it can actually power home appliances? Imagine going on a summer vacation and be able to charge your phone through many cycles without running out of juice.

It is indeed a British invasion with Rustan’s Supermarket bringing in all the flavors you fancy at The Great British Festival . Shoppers can look forward to a splendid selection of classic UK food and beverage brands and household favorites until March 25 at Marketplace by Rustan’s and Rustan’s Supermarket stores. From snacks, sauces, drinks, to a popular English dish, the leading supermarket has all the treats and offers to make a fabulous feast.  

International smartphone brand OPPO believes in the power of the youth. With this in mind, the brand conducted its first CSR activity for 2018. OPPO Philippines teamed up with Ideas Positive, the country’s premier youth engagement program for healthier communities. Ideas Positive is a program of Unilab Foundation whose mission is to build a healthier Philippines.

Leading beverage brand MILO officially launches its Get Your Child Into Sports campaign, together with its 2018 Summer Sports Clinics. In line with its commitment to grassroots sports development, MILO hones in on the importance of sports in a child’s life through this campaign. Sports teaches children valuable life lessons which they can apply not only in the court, the gym, or the football field, but also in the classroom, at home, and in life.

Neymar Jr.'s Five , the Brazilian star’s signature five-a-side tournament, is back in the Philippines for the second year in a row. The tournament will gather players from every corner of the world in a fast, technical, and fun competition that celebrates their shared passion for football!

  Earning money is no easy task, that’s why we take every chance we get to maximize our hard-earned cash and make it work just as hard as we do. Many people may be unfamiliar with the term “financial planning”, but it’s really just a matter of putting your money where it counts. Life comes with its occasional uncertainties and it’s better that you're prepared to handle those when they come up so you don't dig into your savings in an emergency. There are many ways to secure your money nowadays and it’s just a matter of choosing the right one that’s also easy to understand. If you’re starting to think about making your money work harder for you, you may want to start investing in an insurance plan that safeguards you, your wealth, and your future at a budget-friendly premium. For beginners in insurance, Life Ready Plus is a great starting policy. It's BPI-Philam's unit-linked product in the Wellness Series for any Filipino looking to get started in secu

Amongst all the cities in Metro Manila, Quezon City is not only the biggest in terms of land area, but also has the most wide spaces for comfortable living. While high-rise condominiums have begun to sprout in Quezon City, homes in residential communities are still the top choice.

Finding the right balance between work and personal life will always be one of the struggles of millennial moms. As both career- and family-oriented individuals, they strive to provide only the best for their loved ones to live a peaceful and happy life. In recognition of their amazing roles, GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, makes prioritizing and handling things simple yet rewarding for millennial moms. Its network of trusted retail, hotel, and bank partners offer benefits for the satisfaction and convenience of the whole family. GetGo also repays mothers with points that can be used to take her or the family on free flights to weekend getaway or holiday vacation destinations.

Summer is coming and it’s time for you to go on vacation mode. After working for so many hours, you deserve that break to relax and recharge. That’s why your go-to for daily essentials FamilyMart is giving you the chance to win awesome getaway packages where you get to bring along your barkada or family!

To combat the rampant piracy happening online, Globe undertook “Piracy vs. Piracy,” a unique approach to strengthen #PlayItRight. #PlayItRight is the company’s homegrown advocacy to encourage Filipinos to download or stream content from legitimate sources.

With its roots in the PC space, Lenovo has created one of the most complete collections of smart AI devices, giving it a unique advantage to provide the three key elements of Intelligence:  Data ,  Computing Power  and  Algorithm .    Through new AR, VR and voice-activated technologies demonstrated at the show, Lenovo gives you powerful new ways to live, work and play. From intuitive new voice-enabled Yoga™ 2-in-1 laptops launched today, to transformative Moto Mods, to advanced data center solutions, Lenovo makes all the critical human connections to AI, from devices to data center.  

OPPO Philippines, the No.2 smartphone brand in the Philippines, recently received the recognition of achieving third in the YouTube Ads Leaderboard in the Philippines for the 2 nd half of 2017 with its OPPO F5 – Capture the Real You video commercial.