Lifestyle, Sports

Sam Verzosa, Tim Yap, and Javi Martinez Participate in the 2023 London Marathon for Smile Train


  • Tim Yap during the 2019 BMW Berlin-Marathon

The largest cleft-focused nonprofit in the world, Smile Train, will travel to London for the TCS London Marathon with its renowned endurance fundraising campaign Team Empower. Tim Yap and Javi Martinez, a celebrity couple, along with 50,000 other runners, along with businessmen and legislator Cong. Sam Verzosa decides to take on the 26.2-mile course’s challenge for a worthwhile cause.

“The genuine compassion and sustained service of our Smile Train ambassadors have been an essential part of our success today. Their collective efforts have helped give patients access to the care that they deserve and have extended the organization’s reach in providing safe and quality cleft treatment. We are grateful to Tim, Javi, and Sam for furthering their advocacy and pledging their commitment to this cause,” said Southeast Asia Vice President of Smile Train Philippines, Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano.

Maximizing fundraising potential with Team Empower

Over £1 billion has been donated at London Marathon events since 1981, maximizing profits for global charities. The marathon’s motivating events have helped participants raise money for causes ranging from brain research projects to children’s organizations to breast cancer awareness campaigns.


  • Congressman Sam Verzosa (Upper left) during the 2023 Watsons Race for Wellness and
    Javi Martinez (Lower right) during the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon  

Smile Train, one of the charities, strengthens its commitment to volunteerism and ensures that every child has the opportunity to lead a full and productive life. Together with 20+ other runners from other countries, Smile Train Team Empower will be represented by eventologist Tim Yap, his partner and events director, Javi Martinez, as well as Frontrow CEO and Congressman Sam Verzosa.

“For years now, I have been committed to supporting Smile Train’s cause and helping improve the lives of children with cleft. This cause is very personal to me and what drives me the most is my realized purpose and goals of helping the organization reach more patients in need of treatment. I want to finish strong and with my partner Javi by my side as well as my dear friend Sam, my confidence has greatly multiplied,” shared Yap when asked about his motivations for joining the marathon.


  • Pia Wurtzbach during her visit to Our Lady of Peace Hospital in 2017

Miss Universe 2015 and fellow Smile Train ambassador Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is one among the group’s ardent supporters. The beauty queen supported the cause and invited supporters to cheer on her friends in the forthcoming marathon. She has long served as a spokesperson for Smile Train and Team Empower at several fundraising events.

“All this support is what makes Smile Train’s programs grow stronger throughout the years. Apart from comprehensive patient treatment, Smile Train also empowers medical professionals and local hospitals with all-around high-quality cleft care. Combined efforts have allowed the organization to go beyond surgery and allow children with cleft to not just live normally, but to thrive,” concluded Flaviano.

Visit the Smile Train website at www.smiletrain.org and the Facebook page for Smile Train Philippines at www.facebook.com/SmileTrainPhilippines for additional details on the organization’s projects and efforts.

April 17, 2023 by
Entertainment

OPM Icons and Pops Fernandez will perform at the “The Four Kings and Queen” concert presented by Enchanted Kingdom!

On May 7, 2023, in the Enchanting Events Place, at 7 o’clock, Enchanted Kingdom will proudly perform a concert called “The Four Kings and Queen” that will revive the heyday of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

The Four Kings and a Queen concert, under the musical direction of Gerry Matias, is ready to dazzle the audience with a repertoire of OPM classics from the quartet of certified Hitmakers, as well as a good dose of captivating performances from the undisputed Concert Queen Pops Fernandez with her renditions of top favorites and contemporary pop hits. Gerry Matias is a renowned musician, composer, and arranger who is well-known for his extraordinary skill in the music business.

The concert promises to be a winning live entertainment phenomenon as the artists will perform their classic hits that have become part of the Filipino music culture. Fans can expect to hear Nonoy Zuñiga’s “Kumusta Ka,” Hajji Alejandro’s “Nakapagtataka,” Rey Valera’s “Maging Sino Ka Man,” Marco Sison’s “Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe,” and Pops Fernandez’s “Don’t Say Goodbye” and many more.

Ticket prices are VVIP at Php 5,000, VIP at Php 3,750, and General Admission at Php 2,000. For Concert & Admission to the park, ticket prices are VVIP at Php 5,700, VIP at Php 4,450, and General Admission at Php 2,700. Tickets are now available at Enchanted Kingdom Makati Sales Office, Front Gate ticket booths and online soon https://bit.ly/4Kings1QueenatEK. Fans can also check www.enchantedkingdom.ph and Facebook: enchantedkingdom.ph for more details.

Enchanted Kingdom, the Four Kings of OPM, and the Queen extend an invitation to everyone to participate in their celebration of the beauty and diversity of Filipino music on May 7, 2023. Get your tickets right away because this is a night not to be missed!

Contact our Magical Guest Relations Office at 09088861271 (+632) 85843535 or (+632) 85844326 to 29 or via email at [email protected] for additional information.

April 15, 2023 by
Lifestyle, News

myTOYOTA Connect’ is fueled by PLDT Enterprise’s Smart IoT eSIM solutions


  • Leading the signing in photo from left: PLDT FVP and Enterprise Revenue Group Head Vic Tria, FVP and Enterprise Business Group Head Mitch Locsin, PLDT and Smart President and CEO Alfredo Panlilio, Toyota Motor Philippines Chairman Alfred Ty, Toyota Motor Philippines President Atsuhiro Okamoto, and Toyota Motor Philippines Vice Chairman David Go.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), the biggest automotive manufacturer in the Philippines, and PLDT, the largest fully integrated telco in the nation, recently announced a partnership that will help Toyota car owners and major fleet business operators reap the benefits of smart connected cars and intelligent platforms technology.

PLDT is launching TMP’s newest suite of linked services, the myTOYOTA Connect, through its B2B solutions arm PLDT Enterprise with smart IoT (Internet of Things) eSIM solutions powered by PLDT wireless unit Smart – the first of its kind solution to be launched in the Philippines.

“We at PLDT are proud to partner with Toyota Motor Philippines in advancing the value of technology for the benefit of Toyota customers. Through this milestone, we are powering the changing landscape of the automobile industry to be more ‘intelligent’, with newer and smarter solutions,” said PLDT and Smart President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. 

“This reinforces how PLDT Group aims to enable digital adoption for Filipinos, which is key to inclusive nation-building. Through broader connectivity and technologies such as IoT offered by PLDT Enterprise, digital adoption can create opportunities across priority sectors of the economy, such as the transportation industry,” Panlilio added. 

TMP is able to harness the possibilities of a unified connectivity management platform thanks to reliable connectivity provided by PLDT’s Smart IoT Platform. Then, using this platform, customers can control connectivity and keep track of how many linked IoT devices are being used. This platform is supported by the nation’s fastest and best mobile network, according to Ookla®.

Toyota automobile owners and fleet company operators now have the chance to have more control over their vehicle for their safety thanks to TMP’s ground-breaking myTOYOTA Connect. Through the myTOYOTA App, it encourages the efficient use of Toyota automobiles by keeping track of their location, vehicle condition, and driver speed, among other things.

“With our unified vision and combined efforts, we were able to launch a service that is the first of its kind in the country. It has been some time since Toyota boldly announced its global direction to transform from being an automotive company to a mobility company. Our partnership with you brings us a step closer to this goal – by making CASE or Connected, Automated, Shared, and Electrified mobility a reality to more and more Filipinos,” said TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto.  

TMP’s myTOYOTA Connect service is now available and ready for activation in the expanding lineup of select variants of Hilux, RAV4, Hiace, and Fortuner models. Activation can be done through TMP’s all-in-one customer mobile platform, the myTOYOTA app.  

PLDT Enterprise’s suite of IoT solutions brings in an array of ‘smart’ solutions in a unified platform that empowers consumers, enterprises, and industries under its Internet of Possibilities offering, including the Smart IoT eSIM.  

“As newer and more sophisticated technology becomes central to how businesses operate now, companies who are already tapping into the benefits of IoT have seen their revenues increasing and lowering their spend as they become more efficient and productive because of data-backed decisions and factual insights from real-time, downloadable reports,” said First Vice President and Head of Enterprise and International Business Groups of PLDT and Smart Mitch Locsin.  

In its role as the go-to digital enabler and service provider, PLDT continues to support the nation’s economic recovery by acting as the reliable adviser to large corporations and small-to-medium-sized businesses as they embark on their own digital transformation journeys.

April 14, 2023 by
Sports

PBA and ArenaPlus partner, with Scottie Thompson serving as the first athlete endorser

  • PBA Comm. Willie Marcial with LRWC president Andy Tsui, ABLE president Jasper Vicensi

Basketball matches on television have just become more entertaining. Since ArenaPlus and the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) came to a sponsorship agreement, fans can now participate more actively and profoundly in the action.

The Official Sports Entertainment Gateway of the PBA is now ArenaPlus, Total Gamezone Xtreme Incorporated’s (TGXI) newest online entertainment service.

With the partnership, Asia’s first-ever professional basketball league and the PBA’s first-ever official sports entertainment gateway partner hope to elevate the entertainment experience for PBA fans by adding more fun, thrill, and excitement.

The PBA Draft, All-Star Week, Media Day, and PBA On Tour are just a few examples of the exceptional events that ArenaPlus, a multi-year sponsor, will have brand visibility in playing venues for. Additionally, it will be posted on the league’s digital and social media platforms.

  • Scottie Thompson is ArenaPlus’ first athlete endorser

Common Brgy. Scottie Thompson, a shooting guard for Ginebra San Miguel, was named the first ArenaPlus athlete endorser. The brand chose Mythical Team Member, a former Most Valuable Player who finished second in the 2022–23 PBA Commissioners’ Cup in January 2023, as the PBA’s Best Player of the 2021 PBA Governor’s Cup Conference due to his electrifying style of play and significant impact on the fans.

The signing ceremony was held in early April at the PBA Office in Quezon City and was attended by PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, PBA Marketing Director Jo Francisco, DigiPlus President Andy Tsui and TGXI President Jasper Vicencio. Vicencio said they are super excited to show the PBA and Filipino fans what ArenaPlus is all about and how much fun it can bring to the viewing experience. “The brand will surely add hype and level up the fun and entertainment of the PBA,” Vicencio said.

The PBA was congratulated by DigiPlus President Andy Tsui for allowing DigiPlus to launch its new brand. “Your support is indeed a part of our success, and we will continue to support this source of great entertainment for Filipinos,” he declared.

ArenaPlus is a subsidiary of DigiPlus Interactive Corporation and a partner of BingoPlus. Both Google Play and the App Store offer the ArenaPlus App for download.

April 13, 2023 by
Lifestyle

PetPal’s advanced, all-in-one digital solution transforms pet care in the Philippines

The Philippines’ pet care industry is about to undergo a change thanks to a new service established by Globe’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures.

The newest technology venture from 917Ventures, PetPal, is a digital solution that offers quick, simple, and convenient access to healthcare from qualified veterinarians.

With a comprehensive and practical healthcare path and a digital pet guidebook in one simple-to-access platform, it seeks to guarantee that pets have the healthiest and happiest lives possible.

“At 917Ventures, we are committed to identifying and addressing the evolving needs of consumers. More than two-thirds of households in the country have a pet, the highest in Asia. Majority of them have more than one. Pets are members of the family and with PetPal we are bringing together all the providers and pet owners under one platform. Your pet’s health is our reason for being – a healthy pet, a better world,” said Glenn Estrella, Head of Ideation and Acceleration at 917Ventures.

PetPal provides a range of services, including nationwide online consultations. For customers in Metro Manila, it also offers home veterinary appointments, home immunizations, and offline booking with partner veterinarians. The PetPal website offers complete flexibility, is accessible, and is simple to use. Daily services are available from Monday to Sunday at 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“We believe pet care should be stress-free for both pets and their owners. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the need for a more convenient and accessible way to take care of our pets’ health,” added Natasha Bautista, 917Ventures’ Head of Growth and Programs.

PetPal has partnered with dozens of licensed veterinarians across the country to ensure pets receive the best possible care. In addition, the company will be launching a mobile app this year, available on both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The app will include a comprehensive online pet profile, allowing users to document their pet’s healthcare journey, record medicine intake, and track vaccinations.

“The upcoming PetPal mobile app will further enhance the user experience by providing a one-stop-shop for all pet healthcare needs. With our innovative platform and strong network of veterinarians, we’re confident that PetPal will become the go-to solution for pet owners in the Philippines,” said Carlo Flordeliza, Venture Builder and 917Ventures Head of Growth.

Pet owners can now spend more time giving their favorite pets food, cuddles, and walks while worrying less about their health thanks to PetPal.

By going to https://petpal.asia/, you may find out more about PetPal and schedule a consultation.

April 13, 2023 by
Beauty

Precision of a laser in a picosecond:

Luminisce has unveiled a premium line of laser skin care treatments.


  • Tattoo Removal—Using Picosure Pro, 2 sessions

One of the top dermatology practices in the Philippines, Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations, recently unveiled the Pico Suite, a new advanced laser technology for skin care that offers a more targeted approach to Filipino pigmentation issues.

Dermatology has undergone a revolution thanks to laser technology, which has made it possible to do a variety of things that were previously only done by hand. Using nanotechnology, current laser technology emits a laser beam at skin flaws in nanoseconds, or a billionth of a second.

Despite the high effectiveness of nanotechnology lasers, patients must endure downtime and issues like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, burns, and blisters. Some of these lasers are less effective for particular skin tones since they have a tendency to be selective with pigments.

Developed by the U.S.-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems manufacturer Cynosure, the Pico Suite line fires laser beam energy in picoseconds, equivalent to a trillionth of a second. This lessens the risk of laser-related complications and speeds up the visibility of results.

“We are extremely happy to finally offer our patients the Pico Suite solution. With three of the most advanced in-clinic devices, the Pico Suite offers safe procedures and accelerated results on pigmentation problems,” says Dr. Kaycee Reyes, founder of Luminisce.


  • Melasma Treatment program: 2 sessions Pico plus + 3 sessions White Blanc Laser

Because these laser beams are shorter in pulse duration, its photo-thermal effect on the skin is lower and therefore is less damaging to the surrounding skin tissue. Additionally, a picosecond laser breaks pigments into much smaller particles, speeding up results.

The Luminisce Pico Suite

The Luminisce Pico Suite is composed of three world-renowned in-clinic gold-standard devices: PicoMajesty, PicoPlus, and PicoSure Pro.


  • Hormonal Acne Treatment (side view) using Pico plus, 3 sessions

Of all the Pico Lasers in the market, PicoMajesty has the shortest pulse duration in the aesthetics industry with 250ps at 1064 nm and a peak power of 2GW. PicoMajesty is specifically made to address tattoos and treat other pigment-based skin conditions such as acne and scars. Its high peak power and high laser energy shatters pigments much easily.

Meanwhile, PicoPlus is one of the most versatile Pico lasers in the market. It has both nano and picosecond pulse duration at 450ps, 2ns with the peak power of 1.8GW. PicoPlus is an ideal option for gentler treatments.

The third of the Pico Suite is PicoSure Pro, which is the second-generation pico laser created by Cynosure. PicoSure Pro has a wavelength of 755nm Alexandrite, 750ps to 650ps pulse duration, the wavelength that’s considered the “sweet spot” for most pigments. PicoSure Pro is versatile for different skin types and aids in skin revitalization. It is the only FDA-cleared picosecond device to treat melasma pigment, Nevus of Ota, and Hori’s Nevus.


  • Brightening program using Pico plus 3 sessions + 3 sessions Citrine peel

Other than pigments, PicoSure Pro also reduces wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and pore size. Its unique fractionated lens redistributes the picosecond energy into low and high intensities to create elegant injury in the superficial skin layer. Called intra-epidermal Laser Induced Optical Breakdowns, these create pressure waves that expand into the dermis and activate the body’s natural healing response to stimulate collagen and elastin production without thermal side effects (e.g. redness and damages on the surrounding tissue or downtime of other lasers).

Call 0977-804-4601 to schedule a consultation with a Luminisce dermatologist and receive a personalized treatment plan for your pigmentation issue.

Through its locations in BGC, The Podium, Ortigas, and Molito Alabang, Luminisce offers a wide variety of skincare treatments. Visit Luminisce’s website at https://luminisce.com/ or follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/luminisce_official/ for additional information.

April 12, 2023 by
Lifestyle, News

Take delight in Toyota’s hot summertime offers and enjoy and enjoy the season

This April, Toyota Motor Philippines is turning up the heat with some sizzling deals! Customers can take advantage of cheap monthly payments, trade-in incentives, and more when they buy a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide from April 7 to June 30. Each journey will be special thanks to the new vehicle for the summer.

Find the payment option for your budget

With friends or family, explore nearby towns in the trusted Vios. The Pay Low option allows for a down payment of PHP 115,350 on the 1.3 XE CVT model. Customers who choose this option can make down payments as little as 15%, receive free insurance for the first year, three years of free LTO registration, and an all-in cash out payment plan without a chattel mortgage.

The same variation is offered under the Pay Light option for a monthly payment of PHP 8,259 and provides clients cheap monthly plans with 50% downpayment and 60 months to pay.

Those looking to bring a bigger group of people will find the Avanza fit for their trip. Discover new vacations spots together with the 1.3 E CVT variant for a downpayment of PHP 150,600 under the Pay Low option or the 1.3 J M/T variant for a monthly payment of PHP 9,147 under the Pay Light option.

For those who are big on adventure, power through rough roads with the Fortuner! Get the 4×2 G A/T variant with a downpayment of only PHP 274,200 under the Pay Low option or the 4×2 G M/T variant for a monthly payment of PHP 18,736 under the Pay Light option.

Big savings also await those who will pay in cash! Get PHP 55,000 savings for the Fortuner 4×2 G Dsl A/T, PHP 30,000 for the Vios XLE CVT, or PHP 20,000 for the Innova E A/T and E M/T.

Ensure safe trips with a vehicle ready for the road

With more Filipinos excited to finally hit the road again, it’s important to consider the safety of one another. Prevent accidents by driving safely and keeping vehicles in tip-top condition for travel!

This April, all brand-new Corolla Altis, Raize, Veloz, Rush, Fortuner, and selected variants of the Vios, Avanza, Innova and Hilux purchased during the promo period are entitled to a free periodic maintenance service (PMS). Bringing in a car regularly for PMS makes sure that the vehicle is in excellent running condition and helps ensure better fuel economy.

New Toyota owners can bring in their vehicle for the free PMS up to the 20,000 KM check-up.

The hustle never stops for the Lite Ace, which is why Toyota is offering a fixed PMS package for every Lite Ace variant sold and released during the promo period. Lite Ace owners will only have to pay PHP 1,999 for every PMS until the 40,000 KM check-up.

Turn up the heat with trade-in rebates

Create more memories with a vehicle that has room for more! Wigo and Vios owners can get PHP 35,000 in rebate when they trade in their unit for a new Innova. Vios owners who want to upgrade their ride can also trade in their vehicle for the Raize G CVT. They will get a PHP 30,000 rebate.

Extraordinary journeys and PHP 20,000 in rebate also await Avanza owners who will trade in their vehicle for the Veloz.

The trade-in rebate can be used as cash discount for purchasing the new vehicle during the promo duration. It can also be used to buy accessories for your brand-new Toyota.

All Wigo, Veloz, and selected variants of the Vios, Corolla Altis, Innova, Hilux, Avanza, Rush, and Fortuner purchased during the promo period get a free comprehensive one-year insurance provided by Toyota Insure given that the unit is purchased from an authorized Toyota dealership nationwide.

New owners of the Vios G, E, and XLE variants also enjoy a warranty coverage of five years or 150,000 KM, whichever comes first.

The free one-year comprehensive insurance covers 24/7 personal accident, passenger auto personal accident, three-year CPTL, own damage (OD), loss/theft, excess bodily injury (EBI), property damage (PD), acts of nature (AON), and includes emergency roadside assistance.

Don’t miss out on these hot deals from Toyota and make it a summer to remember! Promo runs from April 7-30, 2023 only. Check out the full mechanics, offers and participating models here: https://toyota.com.ph/promos/FunInTheSun

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For current information on products and services, dealer operations, announcements, and events, follow Toyota Motor Philippines’ official pages on Facebook and Instagram, toyota.com.ph, ToyotaMotorPH on Twitter, and Toyota PH on Viber.

Visit your preferred Toyota dealership for more details on a car you’re interested in. Visit toyota.com.ph/dealer to discover a local dealer.

For all your Toyota needs, from car selection to auto care, maintenance, and upgrades, download the myTOYOTA PH APP for Android and iOS.

April 12, 2023 by
Lifestyle

Why PH’s Top Lawyers Select ACCESS MCLE

New and innovative programs are starting to queue up for the start of the eighth period as the seventh Compliance Period for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) for members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines concludes in April 2023. The majority of compliance lawyers now have additional options thanks to an interesting blend of hybrid, traditional, and online learning arrangements that prioritizes their comfort and preferences.

Learners in the nation, like legal professionals throughout the world, take into account four main aspects when selecting MCLE programs to participate in: topic or content, cost, reputation of MCLE facilitators, and the learning environment.

Always ahead of the times and leading its industry, ACCESS MCLE, a duly recognized learning institution facilitating MCLE courses for local attorneys, has started opening new programs that learners can sign up for the Eighth Compliance Period.

Currently, there are nine available courses, with 16 more to be uploaded.

It is the proponent of online MCLE as it presented the setup for virtual learning for lawyers to the Supreme Court even before the onset of the pandemic.

ACCESS MCLE has even introduced a new version of the online class or synchronous setup. The Flexi-Synch option makes MCLE program schedule identical all year round. Learners who miss a session can catch that same lesson on the same day and time on the following month.

Topics and carefully-selected facilitators

“We aim to make fellow lawyers realize that MCLE is worthwhile and necessary,” said ACCESS MCLE Co-Founder Atty. Ma. Louella M. Aranas. “It has always been our commitment to set the standard higher.”

Since Day 1, ACCESS MCLE has been prioritizing the requirements, needs, and interests of Filipino lawyers. It is continuously working with numerous law experts and legal luminaries to identify and develop programs that would further enrich local attorneys amid significant changes in the judicial landscape.

So far, ACCESS MCLE has offered numerous MCLE courses in seven different categories—updates on substantive and procedural laws, MCLE prescribed subjects, legal and judicial ethics, alternative dispute resolution, legal writing and oral advocacy, trial and pre-trial skills, and international laws.

“ACCESS is committed to delivering new curated topics for the Eighth Compliance Period on top of the courses for the Seventh Compliance Period that remain to be available. Some of our current popular topics are the laws of war; hunger and the right to adequate food, and even the right to die,” Atty. Aranas said.

The institution is equally proud of its roster of lecturers, which include legal luminaries and some of the most credible subject matter experts. ACCESS MCLE has a deliberate selection process for inviting the best lecturers who are real authorities in their respective legal practices. “We take most of our recommendations for lecturers from Dean Ada Abad of Adamson University College of Law,” Atty. Aranas disclosed.

Costs and learning setups

Being the first accredited online on-demand and synchronous MCLE provider in the Philippines, ACCESS MCLE has been instrumental in democratizing continuing legal education for lawyers. It was among the proponents of online MCLE as it had started introducing the virtual learning setup for lawyers even before the onset of the pandemic and before the Supreme Court formally endorsed online MCLE as an option for those meeting compliance.

Even a fresh version of the online class or synchronous arrangement has been made available by ACCESS MCLE. MCLE classes are offered all year long with the Flexi-Synch option. If a lesson is missed, it can be made up the following month at the same location and time.

Online sessions can assist cut compliance expenses by removing the requirement for travel expenses, in addition to the fair prices per course. As a result, students from all local areas don’t have to go by plane to the city to attend classes.

Even a fresh version of the online class or synchronous arrangement has been made available by ACCESS MCLE. MCLE classes are offered all year long with the Flexi-Synch option. If a lesson is missed, it can be made up the following month at the same location and time.

Online sessions can assist cut compliance expenses by removing the requirement for travel expenses, in addition to the fair prices per course. As a result, students from all local areas don’t have to go by plane to the city to attend classes.

“A huge factor that makes lawyers enroll in an MCLE seminar is the program schedule. It can be hard for a working professional to find time to attend a lecture that directly conflicts with their schedule. Moreover, the lineup of lecturers, topics to be discussed, and rate or pricing are other points that lawyers factor in when making the decision to enroll in a program,” Atty. Aranas summed up.

To learn more about ACCESS MCLE and its programs, visit https://accessonline.ph/.

 

April 11, 2023 by
Lifestyle, Travel

Heroes of Bataan Death March Honored with Ride for Valor on Araw ng Kagitingan

Join today’s Ride for Valor, a bike-for-a-cause to generate money for the upkeep of the Bataan Death March memorials and other World War II heritage sites. Riders and bike enthusiasts from Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Manila, and other parts of the country are invited to participate.

The ride coincides with the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), also known as the 81st Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the start of the Death March.Mike Villa-Real, first vice president for marketing and communications of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), said the event, organized by PVB in partnership with the Department of National Defense, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Provincial Government of Bataan and Wartime Heritage Guild-Philippines, aims to preserve the legacy of Filipino and American soldiers who fought for freedom and democracy during World War 2.

“The Bataan Death March is a somber reminder of the bravery and selflessness of Filipino veterans during the Second World War. It is an essential part of Philippine history and culture, and the Ride for Valor is an important way of honoring the veterans and preserving their legacy. Plus rider get to learn more about this historic event as they will be be traversing the actual route of the Death March,” he said.

The ride is open only to fully vaccinated cyclists and all types of bikes with brakes. Villa-Real said the event starts at 2:30 a.m. from the Kilometer Zero in Mariveles, Bataan, to Capas National Shrine in Tarlac.The non-competitive bike ride will have four pitstops: Mt. Samat, Balanga Provincial Capitol’s The Bunker, San Fernando Train Station, and Angeles Museum. Giveaways will be given in selected pitstops.

Villa-Real said participants may ride at their own pace, adding there will be a 12-hour cut-off during the event.He noted that the event implements a “No Helmet, No Ride” policy to ensure the safety of the participants. Villa-Real also said a mechanic will be available to help those who encounter mechanical difficulties, while roving marshals will be present to keep track of the riders’ progress. Support vehicles are allowed, but riders should only ride in the vehicle if they choose to drop out of the event.

Over 80,000 Filipino and American soldiers were made to march more than 100 kilometers in arduous conditions by Japanese forces in 1942, and it is one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history. Although many soldiers died from infections, thirst, famine, and the cruelty of their Japanese captors, thousands of men did survive the war. PVB is a privately held commercial bank that is owned by World War II soldiers and their families. The marks serve as a reminder of the sorrow and heroism that took place at that time.

Ride for Valor 2023 is sponsored by Without Limits PH, Traqs Philippines, OneLGC, AIR21, Salgado PR, Panahon.TV, and Integrated Waste Management Inc. Other sponsors include Neo Zigma PH, Hotel Sogo, The Oriental Hotel-Bataan, AFAB, Booster C Energy Shot, and Fitbar. The Bank’s ownership has expanded since its new charter was signed into law.

Visit www.facebook.com/RideForValorPH to follow Ride for Valor on Facebook for additional details about the event.

April 10, 2023 by
Lifestyle

Luster: The Absolute Whitening Kit for a Confident Smile

Today’s society, when first impressions count, requires a self-assured smile. What if, though, your grin isn’t as radiant as it might be? You can rely on Luster, the top-selling brand of teeth-whitening kits in the Philippines. Your teeth can become whiter within as few as 7 days with their slashing teeth-whitening kit, giving you the self-assurance to grin and take on the world.

The teeth-whitening set from Luster includes an LED mouthpiece and four gel pens. The gel pens’ safe and efficient whitening composition works to remove surface stains from the teeth, making them appear noticeably whiter and brighter. By accelerating the whitening procedure, the LED mouthpiece makes sure that you get great-quality results at home.

What sets Luster apart from other teeth whitening brands is its commitment to quality and safety. The brand only uses high-quality ingredients that have been tested and approved by dental professionals. This ensures that their products are safe and effective for everyday use, without causing any harm to the teeth and gums.

Luster is also easy and convenient to use. The compact gel pens can fit into any purse or pocket, making it easy to whiten your teeth on-the-go. The hands-free LED mouthpiece allows you to continue with your daily activities while whitening your teeth, making it perfect for busy people who want to multitask.

And still Luster is more than just a kit for teeth whitening; it’s a paradigm-shifter. Everyone who wishes to improve their smile and gain more confidence should use it. Luster can assist you in achieving the ideal smile, whether you are preparing for a particular event or simply want to feel more confident in everyday situations.

To sum, Luster is a company you can rely on to offer convenient, efficient, and secure teeth-whitening solutions. With Luster, you may get a radiant and self-assured smile without spending out a fortune on pricey dental operations. Check out Luster’s teeth whitening kit right away to see how it can improve your life!

 

April 9, 2023 by