Daily Newsmakers

Stretching a small budget to fuel up for a long workday is a challenge, especially in those days just before the next paycheck comes in. But why settle for light, bland meals that leave you unsatisfied? Enjoying your favorite breakfast, lunch, and merienda doesn’t have to mean spending more. With JolliSavers, you can satisfy your cravings for flavorful meals at any time of the day—for only P50 or less.

Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, is proud to announce Michele Gumabao, three-time UAAP Champion and former UAAP Best Blocker and Finals MVP, as its latest brand ambassador joining Kiefer Ravena and Jeron Teng (current Akari faces) and Alvin Patrimonio and Asi Taulava (former Akari endorsers).

Get ready to experience the sweetest Valentine’s Day ever with Villa Del Conte’s luscious chocolates perfect for every lover’s distinct taste. Make the celebration unforgettable by surprising him/her with a charming Villa del Conte Valentine box filled with lovingly-made artisanal treats. 

Plasmacluster Ion Technology, a unique air purifying solution meant to reduce asthma symptoms and other diseases caused by poor air inside the home For a home to be a true sanctuary, it should be more than just beautiful or relaxing. Literally a shelter from the outside world, it should promote one’s well-being, providing ideal conditions that eliminate threats to one’s health. Making families’ health a top priority, Sharp Philippines breathes new life into clean air technology by introducing to the local market two new products with Plasmacluster Ion (PCI) Technology, an exclusive innovation engineered to ensure clean air inside the home. Launched at the New World Hotel, Makati last October 2015 in an event dubbed “Happiness is in the Air,” Plasmacluster Ion Technology is a revolutionary solution developed by Sharp, a company that has always been at the forefront of technology.

2015 is indeed a banner year for El Nido Resorts. Recognized across the globe by reputable award-giving bodies, El Nido Resorts’ has preserved sustainable practices for over 30 years now and these awards highlight the efforts that the company continues to carry out. One remarkable catalyst for responsible tourism, The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), has once again awarded El Nido Resorts the “PATA Gold Award for Environmental Education Program” for 2015. PATA, being an international non-profit association, recognized 25 organizations and individuals for their excellence in raising the bar in the travel industry. El Nido Resorts’ Director of Sustainability, Ms. Marigs Laririt, proudly accepted the award at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) last September 8, 2015 in Bangalore, India.

With the abundance of delicious food last Christmas and New Year’s Eve, it’s not surprising that most have gained a few pounds over the holidays. There’s nothing wrong with taking a well-deserved break from diets and weight-loss goals to enjoy the season, but now it’s over, it’s time to go back to healthy living. An easy yet delicious way of returning to a healthy regimen is juice cleansing. By consuming fresh fruit and vegetable juice as part of a diet program, the body is able to get rid of built-up toxins from unhealthy food and habits. It also helps the body absorb the nutrients it needs to jump-start metabolism for weight loss.

Small businesses often operate in lean teams, with each staff member behaving as a “jack of all trades.” This attitude can be useful for acquiring customers and putting in the extra effort SMBs sometimes need, but it doesn’t work for data management and security. Cyberattacks are not only a risk to large companies like Target or Sony, but are a costly danger to small businesses as well. According to a report by the National Small Business Association, 50 percent of small businesses experienced a cyberattack in 2014, costing an average of more than $20,750.

Chef Gene Gonzalez’ Culinary Gems from Old Pampanga   You cannot talk about the local culinary cuisine without mentioning the name Chef Gene Gonzalez. He is the latest guest chef for The Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series on  February 6 ,  Saturday ,  9am-1pm .

When the first event music, “Video Killed the Radio Star” premiered on MTV in 1981, it started a video revolution. A lot has changed since then, but video’s relevance in our culture, has increased, and our lives and security have come to depend on it. Market research firm IHS estimates that one surveillance camera has been installed for every eight people (about 40M) in the U.S. alone. Stats from 2014 certainly back that up – according to the IHS Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Market Insight report from August 2015, the U.S. was ranked as the second largest market for video surveillance equipment, worth $2.8 billion dollars. With our obsession over video and corresponding camera capabilities such as HD and 4K, it’s easy to miss an equally crucial component that can make or break the effectiveness of an entire surveillance system: storage. Unfortunately, many surveillance professionals are using the wrong drive. Rather than being designed for continuous capture of HD or FHD...

Global technology innovator LG Electronics wowed International Consumer Electronics (CES 2016) attendees with its future-proof innovations, which include three Smart TV technologies. CES has been the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for over 40 years, attracting thousands of inventors, developers and manufacturers of tech products, as well as investors, enthusiasts and journalists sniffing out the next big thing in the wide, wonderful world of consumer electronics. To stand out among the competition, LG Electronics focused on what matters most today and the years to come: uniqueness, efficient design, intuitive technology and affordability. The core needs of its consumers—technology that enhances their lifestyles and experiences—remain at the heart of LG’s research, development and manufacturing activities. LG’s latest version of its OLED, UHD and Smart webOS 3.0 TV lines are evidence of the company’s pursuit of a consumer-centric direction.

Customized malls that reflect the heart and soul of their community are the gifts of the New Year for Vista Land residents. Vista Land & Lifescapes Chairman Manuel B. Villar welcomed the tenants and investors of Vista Malls at a pre-Christmas Investors’ Night at the Laurel House in Vista Shaw, Mandaluyong City to tell them about the wonderful things in store for Vista Land’s commercial projects in 2016. Six community Vista Malls are already up, Mr. Villar announced: the flagship Vista Mall at EVIA in the heart of Vista City in Daang Hari, the yuppie-oriented Vista Mall at Trevi Residences in Pasong Tamo, Makati City; the scenic Vista Mall Lakefront in Sucat, set on a hill overlooking Laguna de Bay; Vista Mall Pampanga, a center for upscale fashion boutiques and diverse dining options; Vista Mall Antipolo, a mall-next-door that acts as a “big backyard” for its huge community of families; and Vista Mall CDO, an activity hub complete with biking trails, running paths, and pit stop...

The world’s most beloved ice cream brand kicks off the New Year with its delightful flavor of the month for January – Brown Butter Cheesecake .  Allow your taste buds to indulge in a yummy mix of brown butter cheesecake ice cream swirled together with a luscious brown butter sugar ribbon with tasty bits of real Baskin-Robbins signature cheesecake. Sweet, salty and savory, brown butter is a staple in French cooking that endows a rich, nutty flavor to a wide range of cuisines.

Power Mac Center, the leading Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines, with its commitment to deliver utmost customer satisfaction, enhances its repair and inquiry process at the beginning of 2016. The improvements implemented are set to bring convenience and accessibility to valued customers through significant changes on service levels.

Four friends who owe a mobster a lot of money are sent on a suicide mission to repay the debt in the trailer for thriller  Criminal Activities . A sure investment that was supposed to make four friends millionaires goes south, along with all their money. The problem is one of them borrowed his part of the investment from a mobster, so now they must all band together to get him out of trouble. The new deal is to kidnap the son of the boss of a very dangerous criminal syndicate, hold him for 24 hours and the debt is erased. Easier said than done, obviously things go from bad to worse and the four find themselves with giant targets on their backs.

The festive season may just be over, but fans in Asia can continue to rejoice at the spectacular line-up on Animax!  The first 24-hour anime channel in Asia is serving up a fresh crop of anime including express-from-Japan series Ghost Urn , GRIMGAR, ASHES AND ILLUSIONS , and blockbuster series Assassination Classroom and The File of Young Kindaichi R .   That is not all – fans of the hit Durarara franchise will also get to catch the final chapter of the new season on the same day as Japan , on Animax. Unleashing the chaos, one final time

Brother International Philippines Corp. (Brother Philippines), a leading global manufacturer of printing devices, is pleased to introduce the Hello Kitty labelling machine, PT-D200KT. An addition to its roster of electronic labellers, the PT-D200KT has built in Hello Kitty symbols and frames to make labeling more fun and creative. “Two well-loved Japanese brands, Brother and Hello Kitty, come together to create a functional and creative gadget:  the Brother Hello Kitty labeling machine. This is perfect for the season as a gift, or for use in crafty gift tags,” said Brother President Glenn Hocson.

Repertory Philippines has established itself as the premier producer of thought-provoking and entertaining straight plays and musicals. Since 1967, it has produced more than 400 high-caliber shows, and 2016 is set to be another impressive year for theatergoers. For its 79th season, Repertory is launching five plays that will intrigue, inspire, captivate, and bring out the inner child of every viewer. From  January 15 to February 7 , Repertory is staging  The Game’s Afoot , a comedic play by Ken Ludwig set in the 1930’s. The story follows William Gillette, a Broadway star known for his portrayal of detective Sherlock Holmes, both in the play and in real life. In  The Game’s Afoot , he invites his castmates to his castle in Connecticut for a weekend of fun and games, until someone turns up dead. Gillette must channel his inner Holmes to track the killer and stop the next death. In 2012,  The Game’s Afoot  won Best Play at the Edgar Allan Poe Awards, an a...

1.8 B people globally, out of the 7M people belong to the Generation Y or the millennials, who are coincidentally, the largest generation alive today. They are highly influential, affecting each other’s’ and their seniors’ purchasing decisions. In 2018, they are projected to outpace the Baby boomer’s earnings ( www.millenialweek.com ).   Millennials, being the first digital natives, are very much aware of the endless possibilities that today’s hyper connected, technologically advanced world has to offer. They consume the internet and most especially, social media voraciously and so, they pose endless questions like “How can I earn enough to buy the things I want, and visit the places I want?” “Why do I still need to go to an office and punch a clock?”  “Or better yet, why can’t I work from home?”  “Which of today’s companies would be interested in a cleaner, safer planet, not just profits?”  These are questions that many from the Generation Y or the so called Mill...

Watch as lucky passengers in the city unwittingly ride the coolest cab in town and become instant game contestants. Cash Cab Philippines premiered last December 22 and continues to bring unexpected excitement to commuters.