Daily Newsmakers

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) was recognized by Merrell, the high-performance footwear brand, for their unrelenting support not just to Merrell’s “Getaway To Adventure” campaign but also in the promotion of fun, safe and memorable adventures in the country.  TPB was also acknowledged for its efforts to promote the Philippines as Asia Pacific’s adventure capital, showcasing the country as a world-class destination. The Philippines has indeed many well-known and developing destinations for outdoor travel and with the support of the government and the private sector, the country will continue to increase the number of both local and international travellers. viva manilena 

With the Philippine economy expected to expand even more this 2016, the  Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI)  has laid out plans to further empower entrepreneurs and the role of entrepreneurship in nation-building. In its first general membership meeting for the year, AFFI shared its “Thrive Towards 2020” strategy to CEOs and leaders of member-corporations and partners, while commemorating the milestones it set in previous years.

Few people at any given time are at their optimal weight. Some are too thin, even more are overweight. Improper weight management can be the root cause of so many serious health issues. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you won’t be either underweight or overweight. It can be just that simple with the BodyKey Weight Management Program. Six factors have been specifically identified by NUTRILITE™ as areas that need to be managed to achieve a healthy lifestyle, and sustainable weight management. 

Have you noticed that the weather is a lot warmer than usual? Indeed, summer is now upon us. Before you hit the beach and enjoy the outdoors, make sure that you avoid one thing that might ruin your summer experience  – dehydration or the lack of sufficient water in the body. Symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth, urine that is darker than usual, fatigue, and headache. “As the temperature rises, it is important to know how to avoid dehydration. If not taken seriously, dehydration can cause irritability, exhaustion, lack of concentration or even death. Aside from drinking lots of water and wearing lightweight clothes, snacking on food that keeps the body cool decreases your chance of being dehydrated,” shares MediCard Philippines president Dr. Nicky Montoya. Here are five tips to beat the summer heat: Drink lots of water. Your body depends on water to survive. As the weather gets really hot, water keeps your body from overheating. Daily water intake depends on the person, as d

Denmark has consistently emerged as the happiest country in the world in the United Nations’ World Happiness Report. This charming country boasts of high standard of living for its citizens, and is home to sweeping Nordic landscapes and marvelous architectural feats. Denmark is also home to Arla and several Arla farms. And true to its promise of food traceability, Arla will bring one lucky Arla consumer and a companion to Denmark to visit one of the farms where its products are produced through the Fly to Denmark with Arla Consumer Promotion!

Globe Telecom is first to offer Snapchat as part of its enhanced GoSAKTO prepaid offers Short-form videos are fast gaining popularity as more mobile apps with this capability continue to rise. Digital natives contribute to this increase as they spend extra time viewing videos on their mobile devices. Apps like Snapchat benefit from this growing habit evidenced by its subscriber base now at 100 million, around the world.

Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company and the makers of Crizal ® , Transitions ® and Varilux ® warns the general public against unscrupulous individuals who go around the country claiming to be eye doctors and collecting money for eye refraction supposedly on behalf of the company. This warning is being issued in response to complaints from consumers who were approached by these pseudo eye doctors for eye refraction in exchange for a fee, and were given an Essilor order form as proof of purchase. No eyeglasses were said to have been provided during or after these transactions.

The cold months are coming to an end, and parents everywhere could rest a little easier knowing their children will now be safe from the bouts of colds and coughing that seem to go with the cold and rainy weather. With the lowered risk of rainy day sniffles, what else is there to watch out for?

QBE Foundation formally announces its partnership with Dynamic Teen Company (DTC) led by Efren Penaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.  QBE and DTC will work together to deliver a long-term program designed to fulfil the promise of education for a generation of disadvantaged Filipino schoolchildren from primary through to tertiary levels.

Savor the taste of summer as Villa del Conte brings you its fruit-flavored chocolates! 

PLDT Smart SME Nation’s annual business convention for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is back, this time to help Filipino MSMEs discover uncharted terrains in the ever changing digital landscape. Now on its third year, TechIsland aims to educate, enable and empower MSMEs to solve real life business challenges through technology. In the past years, the forum focused on introducing MSMEs to ICT solutions for business. According to VP and PLDT Smart SME Nation Head Mitch Locsin, TechIsland 3.0 will now focus on “conquering new territories and markets in today’s dynamic business by harnessing digital tools and platforms.”

Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand, continues to strengthen its partnership with Handyman with the increase of participating Handyman branches nationwide that offer the full range of Havoline and Delo gasoline and diesel engine oils, coolants, greases, and transmission fluid.   “We started our partnership with only nine (9) participating Handyman branches last December, and as of today, Chevron lubricants are now available in 20 branches nationwide. We’ve seen such strong reception from customers, especially for our premium range of Havoline synthetic gasoline engine and motorcycle oils,” said Joe Bronfman, CPI Area Business Manager for Lubricants, Philippines, and Vietnam.

This scorching season, whether it is roughing it up for an outdoor adventure, or simply having a relaxing time at home, ASUS Philippines gives your more than enough reasons to enjoy the summer season without the worry of overspending and cutting down on the fun, with its two summer-ready ZenFone Go variants: starting with the existing ZenFone Go 5 (ZC500TG) , and it latest smartphone offering, the new ZenFone Go 4.5 (ZB452KG) !

Ramon F. Garcia & Company CPAs, a member of distinguished global accounting network, Crowe Horwath International, recently celebrated its 35 th year in an event that gathered together clients and employees.

It is always great to look forward to weekends or long vacations to be able watch your favorite movie, TV series, musical spectacles or must-love sporting events. But great as it may be, wouldn’t you want to change your viewing habits a little bit by watching your favorite content on a much bigger screen? No, it’s not about investing on a bigger TV; it’s about choosing a meaningful option for you to “up the ante” in your home entertainment and give it a more cinematic experience.