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February 2023

Fashion

Take A Look At These Twinning Shoes For You And Your Loved One

Here’s your sign to go matchy-matchy this February












  • From Left: Sperry Men’s A/O 2-Eye in Classic Brown (P5995) and Women’s A/O Honey Sole in Sahara (P5995). The Merrell Men’s Hydro Moc Drift in Olive (P3095) and Women’s Hydro Moc Elements in Air (P3095).

Finding the ideal present for your special someone can be difficult with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching. Now is your chance to have matching pairs of shoes just in time for the most romantic season of the year, if you and your partner enjoy shoes (and who doesn’t?). .

Sperry’s A/O Boat Shoes

Preppy style is back in full swing this Spring and what better way to hop on this trend than with the original Sperry topsiders! Available both for men and women, these OG boat shoes are perfect for long walks on the beach or date nights in the city. Pair them with brightly colored or athletic ankle-length socks for a more fun and playful feel. Shop Sperry’s A/O collection and more at their official webstore www.sperry.com.ph and Sperry retail stores nationwide.

Merrell’s Hydro Moc

The ultimate summer shoe from Merrell just came out with new and exciting colorways to choose from. Embark on adventures with this ultra-comfy shoe that you can take to camping trips, island activities, and even treks to waterfalls. For a limited time only, you can enjoy any 2 Hydro Moc pairs at 10% off in all Merrell concept stores until February 28. Check out the Hydro Moc and more at www.merrell.com.ph.

Keds’ Bounce Sneakers

Who says girls who are single this February can’t have fun? Wear the ultra-chunky Bounce sneakers from Keds to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your closest friends. These sneakers, which come in three fresh colours, are ideal for a night out on the town or road trips with your girlfriends. Wear them with matching coords for the ultimate #SquadGoals Instagram photo or for a Girl Group dance cover on Tik Tok (they are ideal for the choreography for New Jeans’ “Ditto” song). Shop the Bounce collection and more at retail locations nationwide and online at www.keds.com.ph.

The Keds Bounce in Light Grey as seen on Roselle Vytiaco. (Please embed from https://www.tiktok.com/@kedsphilippines/video/7168742916121218305)
February 10, 2023 by
Lifestyle, News

The nation’s largest chain of e-vehicle charging stations is being implemented by SM Supermalls

Going on a road trip using your e-Vehicle?

Traveling sustainably is now possible and much easier thanks to SM Supermalls’ rollout of additional Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in numerous sites across the nation. You won’t have to worry about running out of charge while touring the nation.

SM Supermalls will be establishing EV charging stations from Luzon to Mindanao after launching 15 EV charging stations in Metro Manila alone and one in SM City Baguio in 2022. This will allow customers and travelers to charge their electric vehicles anywhere there is an SM mall. Below is a list of more places to visit:

  • SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown
  • SM City Clark
  • SM City Trece Martires
  • SM City Sta. Rosa
  • Sky Ranch Tagaytay
  • SM City Naga
  • SM City Cebu
  • SM Seaside City Cebu
  • SM City CDO Uptown           
  • SM CDO Downtown Premier
  • SM Lanang Premier

Each SM mall will have one Wallbox Pulsar Plus AC charger with charging power of up to 7.4kW and a 5m integrated charging cable. It is compatible with all Type 2 electric cars including Audi e-tron, BMW i3, Hyundai Ioniq, Jaguar, Kia, Range Rover, Renault Zoe, Mercedes Benz EQC, Mini Countryman, Porsche Taycan, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo XC T8, as well as Japanese cars Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander, and China cars such as BYD, Weltmeister, and Chery.

The charging stations are open from 10 am to 10 pm daily. And the good news is, charging your e-Vehicle at SM is FREE!

SM Supermalls is the first mall chain to establish in-mall e-Vehicle charging sites in the Philippines, with multiple installed chargers in 27 malls nationwide. Since 2022, SM Supermalls has made traveling anywhere in a sustainable and worry-free way is possible!

The free EV charging station further advances the Zero Emissions agenda of SM, helping decrease carbon footprint while addressing air pollution concerns all over the country.

Additionally, this project promotes The SM Green Movement, which encourages more Filipinos to adopt sustainable lifestyles, such as using electric vehicles. This encourages the use of a different, more environmentally friendly mode of transportation that the government supports, encourages, and makes even more widely available. In order to speed up the government’s environmental goals, SM Supermalls partnered with the Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Trade and Industry to provide these charging stations.

Visit this page to learn more about the EV charging stations in SM Supermalls, check out this link. For news and updates on interesting offers and promotions, go to www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.

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February 9, 2023 by
Food

This Valentine’s Month, The Goodwill Market Offers New, Hot Drinks to Love

Nothing helps you get through a long workday like a warm cup of coffee or some chocolate. You can complete your assignments faster if you use the flavor boost from your beverage of choice. The Goodwill Market offers new coffee, tea, and chocolate drink goods that are ideal as breakfast or breaktime companions to make your refreshments even more healthful and enjoyable.

Chek Hup Cham Tarik mixes the softness of condensed milk with the richness of 100% imported Brazilian coffee beans and Kenya Black Tea. Each cup delivers a naturally smooth burst of energy because no artificial flavors or sweeteners are used.

Coffee drinkers can elevate their caffeine fix with Check Hup Kopi Tarik. It is a robust and aromatic blend of 100% Brazilian Coffee with creamy and sweet condensed milk that takes you on a perfectly-brewed taste trip.

Chocolate lovers can try something new, with the Chek Hup Chocolate Drink with Peppermint. This intriguing mix combines the super-rich flavors of fermented cocoa beans with the refreshing taste of peppermint. It is sweetened with Check Hup rock sugar with no artificial chocolate flavouring added.

Reap the benefits of The GoodWill Market’s online shopping area, which also offers more options for curated wellness items and health requirements, to conveniently have these new Check Hup drink types delivered to your house. Additionally, you can sign up for the online newsletter, which will send you updates on sales and the launch of new products as well as interesting articles that support a healthy lifestyle.Visit www.goodwill.market for more details about The Goodwill Market and to shop safely online.

February 9, 2023 by
Entertainment

Enjoy EK’s enchanting royal dinner in the sky on Valentine’s Day

Returning for a second year is Enchanted Kingdom’s unique Valentine’s Day celebration. On top of the Wheel of Fate, Enchanting Royal Dinner in the Sky offers a memorable and romantic dinner date where visitors may take in the spectacular view of Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Enchanting Royal Dinner in the Sky, which EK is hosting this year to commemorate the season of love, will feature the Faerie King and the Faerie Queen, the kingdom’s royal couple from their fictional storybook characters.

Visitors can reserve either the Php2,700 couple’s package or the Php4,900 group package. Regular day passes, a dinner for each, love locks, and a keepsake photo are all included in both packages. Call any of the following numbers: (+632) 8584 3535 loc 1905; 0920 983 3624; 0999 884 8445; for questions and reservations. Email [email protected].

Visit the official Enchanted Kingdom website at www.enchantedkingdom.ph, the online store at https://store.enchantedkingdom.ph, or the company’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph for more information on promotions, ticket bookings, and reservations.

February 8, 2023 by
Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Medical Mission for Sanitation, Security, and Traffic Personnel Held at Ortigas Market










  • Getz Pharma GM Averell Gaspar and Ortigas Market Organizer
    Marissa Dames, welcomed more than 100 beneficiaries who availed
    of the package of free services including consultation, medicines,
    Laboratory at the Medical Mission held last January 21 in Pasig City.
     

DTC Promos Inc. and Getz Pharma organized a Medical Mission on January 21, 2023 in Pasig City as a gesture of gratitude for the work of the sanitation employees, security officers, and traffic enforcers who maintain Ortigas Market safe and clean.

More than a hundred beneficiaries from Pasig City, the Ortigas Center Association (OCAI), and Ortigas Market vendors received free medications from Getz Pharma as part of its health advocacy program, Galing ng Every Juan. Getz Pharma sent out doctors, clinicians, and a pharmacist to provide laboratory, consultancy, spirometry, bone screening, health and nutrition counseling, as well as free medicines.

The Medical Mission is part of the commitment of DTC Promos Inc., the organizer of the Ortigas Market, to promote wellness in the community.

Averell Gaspar, General Manager of Getz Pharma, explained that the medical mission was their way of thanking this sector and giving them access to free health care through a whole package of services offered during the event.

Atty. Diego Luis Santiago, Pasig City Deputy Administrator was also on hand to thank Mr. Gaspar, for the generous donations which also included food vouchers that could be redeemed in exchange for food and drink sold by the Market vendor partners.

The Ortigas Market opened last October 1, 2022 as a social enterprise of DTC Promos Inc., in partnership with the City of Pasig, Barangay San Antonio and Ortigas Center Association Inc. (OCAI).

The Market is open every Saturday from 5 a.m. to 2 pm. Visitors come to the Market to savor culinary delights as well as feast their aesthetic sense with unique crafts from all over the Metropolis.

Media partners including Manila Bulletin, DWIZ, Home Radio, Business Mirror, Pilipino Mirror, Cook Magazine, Health & Fitness and Graphic Magazine, and Mayani make this project possible.

Additional institutional supporters of The Market include UNOX Ovens, SySu International, All About Baking, Gifted Minds PR Agency, and more.

Visit the Ortigas Market Facebook page or get in touch with Joana Liza Canoy/ Mobile # 09616661912, Joshua Delos Reyes# Mobile # 09271850593 and Richard Bayles/Mobile # 09971743815 for further information.

February 7, 2023 by
Entertainment, Lifestyle

SM Supermalls’ is here to give you a special and sweet valentine experience

SM Supermalls will provide you the nicest Valentine’s Day ever, whether you’re paired up or merely content and in love with the family, single but not going alone, or in a committed relationship.

We have a ton of events coming up at SM Supermalls from February 1 to February 14. Therefore, SM Supermalls has you covered if you’re looking for ways to celebrate the sweetest Valentine’s Day.

Keep the love burning with the sweetest dining deals

They say food is the way to a man’s heart. So why not treat your SO to a sumptuous dining experience? With hundreds of restaurants to choose from, SM got lotsa lovin’ vibe to share and the sweetest dining deals to offer. Plus, there are very cute dining spots and IG-worthy outdoor hubs to dine into. But if you want a more romantic ambiance, there are also alfresco spots available for you!

Self-love is the best kind of love

Experience the euphoria of self-love at your favorite SM mall when you gift yourself with a few pampering items. From skin care packages and discounts on fashion items to solo dining promos, SM will definitely shower you with tons of sweet self-love deals to enjoy a love-filled month.

Sweets for your sweet at the Sweet A-fair

What’s Valentine’s Day without a  Sweet A-fair? If you’re looking for the sweetest Valentine’s gifts, there’s no need to scour far and wide just to get them. Check out SM Supermalls’ pop-up bazaar and get your hands on sweet items like chocolates, cakes, and other treats to spoil your loved ones.

Dance to sweet beats and retro nights

This season of love, give your fangirl/fanboy self a sweet reward at the mini-concert held every weekend from February 1 to 14. Your favorite DJs and Tiktok artists will play beats from the 1980s to the 2000s so be there and catch their one-of-a-kind performances.

Make room for Sweet Vibes only!

Everyone deserves a special someone who can take good IG photos. But if you don’t have one, it’s A-ok. You can grab your friends and capture the love at the Sweet Beats Stage or at the V-day installations that will surely make this year’s heart’s day extra memorable for you.

Kiss and Treat at the furry kissing booth

Let your furry friends sashay away in Valentine’s Day-inspired costumes at the activity center and get a chance to win amazing prizes.

Alternatively, you can still feel sweet puppy love even if you don’t have any dogs to flex on. Visit the cutest and most adorable Kissing Booth in SM Supermalls, which features trained dogs. The best part is that it’s totally free!

Nothing conveys the sentiment of a “sweet Valentine’s Day” like dining, shopping, and entertainment at SM Supermalls. So visit your favorite SM mall to celebrate the loveliest Valentine’s Day!

Visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media for more romantic Valentine’s Day ideas.

February 6, 2023 by
Lifestyle

Why Do Businesses, Especially SMEs, Need to Invest in GenSet?

Businesses, even small start-up ones, are already thinking about installing a ready power GenSet for their organization as the economic and industrial revolution takes hold. The majority of the developed company strategies will attest to this. A more preventive and cost-effective technique that will undoubtedly aid every firm over the long term.

One of those uncontrolled occurrences that should always be taken into account is a power outage. Because of all the analyses and studies that have been conducted, large, well-established firms and corporations are already aware of its importance. However, some SMEs feel that the notion is “too much” for their limited resources and put it on the back burner.

The World Bank reports that the Philippine economy stays resilient (Philippine Economic Update, December 2022) despite all the reports about inflation and economic dowturn. All these current problems might affect our resources’ supply including power, if worse comes to worst. Therefore, to prevent these possible losses from happening and maintain our stable finances, we should invest in a power generator

Looking at long-term advantage and business efficiency are something that you should always take in consideration.

According to Market Business News, there are four compelling reasons why you should, as the business owner, consider purchasing your own generator set.

  1. Maintaining the productivity of your workers

Every business, even start-ups, requires employees for assistance and to achieve your day to day business goals. You should ensure that these people are always productive at work to reach their quota and achieve those needed sales. Just like what mentioned, power outages are one of those that could hurt your business, especially if you’re using machines that need electricity (like bakeshops, canned goods producers and many others).

Clearly, a power generator set could avoid this. The generator will supply electric energy to your machines, resulting in continuous production of your employees. Power outages will not be feared anymore.

2. Retaining customers

Getting new clients is hard for the business, however, retaining those existing ones is more challenging. These loyal customers help us gain new clients also through word of mouth or possible recommendations. And do not forget the power of the internet, these retained clients could also show their satisfaction by creating reviews on their social media accounts or even blog entries. With these, we can never afford to lose them just because we are affected by power outages. Closing your store during working hours should always be the last option in our mind. You wouldn’t want to see them at the office of your competitor, right?

3. Enhance brand reputation

You might fail to build your brand reputation if your store or office is closed because of an unexpected power problem. Remember that when creating a business, brand reputation should be established. This is established by many different factors and should continuously build overtime. In a business point of view, this is very crucial since there are potential clients who are very keen on checking for business reliability. Most of them will check for all your available resources and if you don’t have your own power generator to assist during power outages, you will be out of their list.

A standby genset will give you that extra advantage in the competition. Full assistance to your client’s needs will gain you positive feedback that eventually adds up to your brand reputation.

4. Boost security of your facility

To be able to achieve business success, business security (of all facets) should be ensured. Remember that attackers could take advantage of your facility’s resources when out of power. During power outages, the light, alarm and CCTV facility will not function, therefore, giving a huge chance for violations to happen.

Your power generator from a reliable brand should be installed to ensure that this won’t happen. Keep in mind that businesses with security have a higher likelihood of success.

These are only four of the many factors that could influence your decision to buy. If money is an issue, consider securing a used generator or electric power system for the time being (but one from a reputable brand), once more for business security. And when your company has a boom in the future, make the necessary replacements.

Power issues are uncontrollable, therefore you need plan beforehand to minimize their detrimental impact on your company.

February 2, 2023 by
Lifestyle, News

In spite of the anticipated global crisis, F(DEV)’s crowdfunding project Investree Philippines maintains an upbeat attitude and aims to provide accessible financing

In spite of the anticipated worldwide financial crisis, Investree Philippines, the nation’s first crowdfunding intermediary and fundraising platform, maintains a bullish outlook on financing this year. The top crowdfunding platform is getting ready to roll out efforts to boost recession resilience and hasten post-pandemic recovery through accessible and equitable finance.

A third of the global economy is expected to experience a recession this year, experts have told national leaders. Despite recent claims by the Department of Finance (DoF) that the Philippines may avoid the recession, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) move to raise policy rates in order to control inflation posts additional challenges for start-ups and SMEs.

“We’ve been monitoring industries that will continue to be resilient. Being SME-focused has its pros and cons. In this case, it helps that our focus can be concentrated on the SMEs that we can build relationships with in the next 12 months and do our best to help them connect with the right investors for whatever financing assistance they might need. In this regard, we can contribute what we can to helping the Philippines avoid recession,” says Investree Philippines Country Manager Alexander Capulong.

Investree Philippines notes that investors will be more cautious this year. However, they are positioned to help SMEs grow their businesses and help investors find the right opportunities amid the economic headwinds.

“We have a positive outlook for 2023. We see an opportunity despite the predicted global recession and the ongoing inflation. We’ve been making many tweaks in our business model over the past year. We’re excited to bring about these changes this year as we get closer to our dream of being the foremost SME crowdfunding platform,” says Capulong.

Capulong added that 2023 remains one of the best times to crowdfund in the Philippines. The current economic challenges prompt traditional sources of funding like banks or mature institutions to be more conservative. “Sometimes they can be portrayed as impediments but we can’t blame them. They have a duty to manage their risks especially for those handling public deposits. Our goal at Investree is to develop ways to help even conservative players safely deploy capital to the market because we have the capability to help mitigate the risks. It’s an extremely complex endeavor given the complexities teams like ours have to juggle but that’s part of the excitement. The good news for potential investors or issuers (SMEs) is that we do the heavy lifting so they can focus on their main needs,” Capulong explains.

Investree Philippines retains optimism and encourages stakeholders (lenders and borrowers) to share their confidence in its sustainable crowdfunding business model that can withstand the current market condition. Its platform optimizes data and technology to connect small and medium enterprises with institutional investors, creating an environment where #EveryoneCanGrow.

Investree Philippines, a venture of F(DEV) Digital Innovations and Ventures, Inc. and Investree Singapore Pte Ltd, was the first to secure an SEC-granted permanent license early last year. Its 2-gether Towards the Future campaign launched financial inclusion and business management programs that empowered local enterprise owners through knowledge-sharing #BeyondACrowdfundingPlatform. Its planned nationwide expansion, which kick-started in the last quarter of 2022, is slowly solidifying Investree Philippines’ presence in Central and Western Visayas and the Davao region.

“We’ve been working hard to improve our strengths in making SMEs a viable opportunity especially against other more traditional options like the stock, bond, or crypto markets. As a crowdfunding platform, our long-term goal is to have a diverse set of investors with varying appetites. This broad participation will help us match them with the many different types of SMEs in the Philippines,” says Capulong.

Under its 2023 campaign 202TREE: Renew, Refresh, Reactivate, Investree Philippines will launch SME-focused educational programs on financial inclusion and modern-day business management techniques. The campaign also seeks to establish and strengthen Investree’s governmental and nongovernmental  partnerships  through participating in SEC Roadshow 2023, networking initiatives with Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippine SME Business Expo (PhilSME), and Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), and educational campaigns with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

In order to enhance client experience, Investree Philippines continues to build its online platform. To meet the needs of other crucial sectors of the industry, new services are projected to be introduced soon.

F(DEV) Founding  CEO Xavier Marzan expresses his support for Investree Philippines’ strong financial inclusion agenda. “We are one with Investree Philippines in their mission to back SMEs in achieving their full potential amid these challenging times. Our vision is for local businesses to get access to financial solutions that can help them recover and grow – SMEs are the backbone of our local economy so we need to constantly look at helping this base,” said Marzan.

For partnership prospects, Investree Philippines is accessible to interested SMEs, institutional investors, and anchors. Learn more about the 202TREE campaign by visiting the Investree Philippines channels at www.investree.ph or by contacting [email protected]. You may find Investree Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and Instagram as @investree.ph.

February 1, 2023 by