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Support inclusivity by watching inspirational short film with Pantene Philippine’s first transgender ambassador At first glance, Kevin Balot is the epitome of grace, elegance, and beauty. As the Philippines’ first transgender Miss International Queen, the serenity in her face, her bright smile and air of confidence, effectively masks the pain she had endured growing up and the journey she faced that made her #StrongerNow.

Building and maintaining one’s GScore helps one be financially ready. This holiday season, we can’t help but spend and even splurge every now and then. Can we celebrate and give the best to ourselves and our loved ones without breaking the bank? The answer is YES and we can do it with the help of GCash.

Globe launches the world’s first all-in-one home entertainment device for only P2999 Introducing a global innovation in home Internet and entertainment technology, Globe Telecom launches Globe Streamwatch Xtreme - the world’s first all-in-one device with fast home internet, free local TV channels, and Internet TV with 1M videos, shows, and movies.

Mang Inasal, the country’s leading Pinoy quick service restaurant that serves the No.1 Chicken Inasal, welcomes Christmas time with a new offering that is definitely suited for the festive season. Believed to have originated from the town of Molo in Iloilo Province, Molo Soup has for its main ingredient, seasoned ground pork wrapped in molo or wonton wrapper. Also known as Pancit Molo, this Filipino pork dumpling soup has been an endearing comfort food for many Ilonggos, as well as Pinoys in other parts of the archipelago.

In a bid to deliver the latest technology to its customers in the Philippines, Lenovo , a global leader in PC and smart devices development, is announcing the launch of a portfolio of devices featuring Intel® Optane™ memory technology. It is designed to bring greater efficiency and a more powerful experience to all Filipinos customers.

Mang Inasal’s 500 th store, which opened in June 2018, showcases the latest design that considers customer convenience, production efficiency, and an aesthetic sense that gives a provincial, homey grillery vibe.

Christmas is just around the corner! Spread some festive cheer this Christmas among your loved ones with these gift ideas from GoPro that are sure to inspire unique memories. Perfect for your Christmas parties, family reunions, and out-of-town holiday trips, GoPro’s latest product line-up comprising the GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver and White lets you capture your merry moments in easily shareable HD quality!   GoPro HERO7 Black SRP: PHP 24,690 GoPro HERO7 Silver SRP: PHP 18,390 GoPro HERO7 White SRP: PHP 12,390 Boasting  HyperSmooth  stabilization that makes it easy to capture professional-looking gimbal-like stabilized video, now even your  tita  with butterfingers can shoot like a pro! Know someone who has been bitten by the travel bug this Christmas break? The HERO7 Black makes for an awesome companion with its new  TimeWarp feature that applies a high-speed, ‘magic-carpet-ride’ effect to videos! Imagine a scenic dive or even a walk through the Ayala Tr

Looking for the perfect gadgets for yourself or to give away to your families and friends this Christmas? Lenovo, the world’s leading PC and smart devices developer has compiled the best tech gifts that are sure to make someone’s day this holiday season. Yoga 530 — For artists

This Christmas season, Japanese home and office imaging leader Brother Philippines in partnership with Shakey’s will be rewarding its customers with a pizza blowout. For every purchase of select Brother Refill Tank machines, customers get free Shakey’s Meal package worth as much as P1,970. Best for small office and home office printer users who want to maximize their costs and productivity, the Brother Refill Tank System (RTS) Series has a user-friendly design that minimizes the risk of mess and leakage, a document print speed of up to 12/10 ipm (impressions per minute), and ultra-high-yield ink bottles of up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in color.

With the holiday season just weeks away, the hunt for the best presents has officially begun. As a leading Hollywood actress, mother, daughter and general all-round inspiration, Gal Gadot ensures she takes the time to get her family and friends the best gifts for the holiday season. This year, she is providing an insight into the gifts that will be in her shopping bag this year. Take a look at Gal’s gift ideas below for some inspiration for the loved ones in your life this holiday season! ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 tops Gal’s Gift Guide Gal Gadot shares what inspires her when gifting loved ones.

Globe Postpaid customers enjoy six months of Amazon Prime Video Globe customers can get six months of Amazon Prime Video access compliments of Globe, with a postpaid plan. With this offer, Globe customers can watch movies and TV shows on Prime Video, including critically acclaimed and award-winning Prime Original series like Homecoming , Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Grand Tour, Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , an all new season of The Man in the High Castle , and more.

The night offers some of our best experiences in life, and it’s a shame that not every photo taken on these exciting evenings illuminate all the fun, inspiration, and thrill we’ve had. But with the OPPO R17 Pro , you can seize the night with stunning photos that truly capture the beauty of the night.

Plus, discounted shipping from Johnny Air Plus for an online shopping experience #LikeNoOther Globe Telecom continues to raise the bar in giving the best digital lifestyle offers to its customers. The country's leading mobile provider and the Philippines' best shipping company Johnny Air Plus, is giving its customers the chance to win an Amazon Shopping Spree. An exciting P100,000 online shopping spree, discounted shipping, and more prizes are in store for Globe customers.

Brace yourself as leading digital services provider PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm Smart Communications, Inc. are ushering in the Christmas season with the first ever ‘Holideals,’ their biggest holiday blow-out yet for current and new customers.

In its commitment to provide genuine and hassle-free premium services to its customers, Power Mac Center’s Apple Authorized Service Provider is introducing lowered service repair rates and enhanced service offerings.

Iloilo shoppers now have access to all the freshest and finest products that The Marketplace has to offer with the premium grocery’s first opening in the area at Festive Walk Mall . As The Marketplace seeks to bring its refined offerings across the archipelago, the public can now shop at the world-class chain’s newest store.

As the world shifted toward technology, everything has started to move at a faster pace, even education. The digital world has had an impact on children’s learning and development, and not always on a positive note. With more distractions that are available for young learners, it has been increasingly difficult for educators to engage students in the traditional classroom setting.

In most Pinoy households, stovetops are expected to take a lot of use and abuse. It’s little wonder that after a few years, they show the more wear and tear than any other appliance in the kitchen. Even stoves and ranges known for their durability and longevity, such as La Germania, need a little TLC every now and then to deal with the common problems that crop up over the years. Gas burners can rust and clog, while electric range coils and stovetops scratch and accumulate grime.

Employees of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) come together to bring joy to thousands of public school students in the Meralco franchise area.

Beko Philippines launches today its Eat Like A Pro (ELAP) advocacy, an information dissemination campaign, which aims to help parents in ensuring that they give their child healthier food choices. The advocacy is in support of Beko’s current global initiative of eliminating unhealthy eating habits, which affects Filipino families, especially the young ones.

Accelerated network, capacity rollout nears 2018 targets PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have accelerated the rollout of the group’s fixed and wireless networks, boosting data speeds and company revenues in the first half of the year. As of end-June, Smart has installed more than 3,900 LTE base stations, increasing the total count by 45% to over 12,600, and enabling Smart to improve its Long Term Evolution (LTE) coverage, as well as to activate LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), which offers even higher data speeds and capacity.

Lenovo , a global leader in PCs and smart devices development, is launching two new laptops designed to meet the demands of the ‘modern avid gamers’. “Through our market research, we have discovered that there is a subset of gamers being ignored – the modern avid gamers. Most of these are millennials who carried their enthusiasm to adulthood but find it hard to continue due to their responsibilities at work, family, and social life. They are looking for a gaming PC that lets them partake in their passion but in a way that fits their lifestyle and time constraints. Our newest gaming machines are designed to meet their needs – a powerful, portable device with a stylish and minimalist exterior,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager of Lenovo Philippines . The new devices, namely, the Lenovo Legion Y530 and the IdeaPad 330 are built for more than just gaming. Both can handle programs for work or study easily, but also allows you to watch movies and TV series, it supports di

Homegrown empire celebrates legacy in Filipino snack culture When it comes to Filipino snack time favorites, Rebisco is a household name among families, friends and working professionals. Who doesn’t have fond memories of munching on the creamy goodness of Marie as a child? Or opening their baon to find staples such as Rebisco Sandwich, Rebisco Crackers and Hansel ?

The Philippines has grown into one of the largest and most popular outsourcing destinations in the world since the industry exploded a few years ago. The country has embraced the work from home solution with a bill protecting remote workers close to being passed into law .

PLDT group wins twin country awards for top mobile and fixed network PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have been cited for being the country’s fastest fixed and mobile networks for Q1-Q2 2018, respectively, by  Ookla ® , the global leader in internet testing and analysis.

It’s raining blockbusters this August and Bonifacio High Street is giving moviegoers a special treat with the new “Watch and Dine” rewards promo. Every single purchase of four movie tickets at Cinemas 1 to 3 will earn a customer P500 worth of gift cards from Italianni’s at Bonifacio High Street. Purchases of 12 tickets or more will earn customers a maximum of three GCs.

It’s definitely more fun with the ZenFone Live L1, as ASUS Philippines partners with vlogger and YouTube Sensation, Shek’s Diary, during the Mobile Fest held in SM North Edsa Cyberzone Annex!

In an age where technology has taken over the way we live, work, and even experience, lifestyles have become more accustomed to the conveniences that these innovations have to offer. From smartphones to Internet of Things-enabled services, lives have been transformed so that we can do twice as much in half the time.

Jollibee’s latest rice meal variant is sure to be your newest go-to! Craving for the distinctly savory flavors of the Pinoy favorite Bistek Tagalog ? Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food brand, has you covered with its latest offering: the all-new Bistek Burger Steak !

The true measure of how companies make an enduring dent in society is through the way their services change and impact the markets they serve. And Oradian, which has introduced cloud technology to financial institutions, has become an essential tool for rural banks whose market is composed mainly of small farmers, fisher folks and small entrepreneurs.

JLL Spark, a division of real estate professional services and investment management firm JLL, recently announced the creation of JLL Spark Global Venture Fund, which plans to invest up to US$100 million in companies focused on leveraging technology to improve everything from real estate development and management to leasing and investing, while enhancing the experience of those who occupy it.  

As the Creamline Cool Smashers began their rally for the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) trophy, a sea of pink cheered them on. Clad in Creamline’s signature pink, over 800 Rebisco employees invaded the San Juan sports arena to show their all-out support for their very own company team. The proud cheerleaders included members of the snack-food giant’s production department. Seeing their own Cool Smashers team up close and live is a huge morale boost for sports-loving Rebisco employees.  “Everyone was thrilled to watch the Creamline Cool Smashers in action,” shared Noric Ng, Rebisco VP for Operations. “They were so impressed by how the team performed and to this day, everyone’s still talking about their favorite plays by Alyssa Valdez, Michelle Gumabao, Mel Gohing, and our imports Kuttika Kaewpin and Nikolina Asceric.”

This Father’s Day weekend, score great deals on your gifts for dads as Marketplace and Rustan’s Supermarket offer special items on a 3-Day Weekend Sale , featuring Treats for the World’s Best Dads from June 15 to 17, 2018 . Throw the fathers in your life a well-deserved dinner party fit for a king with prime cuts of Aussie Frozen Lambchops and Greater Omaha US Angus Beef Ribeye , or go the healthy route and get inventive with some Cream Dory Superior. Cap off the meal with a bottle of his favorite brews from Beck’s, Heineken or Stella Artois.