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.