Entertainment, Food

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Quezon City is full of treat this November

For many of us, November marks the beginning of the year’s busiest and most joyous season. This month, Christmas will be here before we know it, so what better way to enjoy the moment than to indulge in delicious treats from Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, located on Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar not only transports you back in time to a time that some of you miss, but also includes monthly events that everyone can take advantage of.

Starting October 31, 2022, Las Casas introduces its Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. If you just had your dinner at the Kusina ni Nanay or its Italian restaurant, the La Bella Teodora, and can’t get enough of the place, why not stay awhile and enjoy their Buy 2 Get 1 special cocktail of their (Bucket of Beer) Buy 5 + 1 on Beers and Lagers? And perfectly pair them with your favorite mouth-watering dishes specially curated by their able chefs.

Take pleasure in all of these and prepare to be entertained at the Plaza with their in-house violinist, Mr. Marcel Escundo as he serenades you with his R&B music and some new Pop Songs of today. Dance your way to hot Salsa Nights all Wednesday of November (starting November 3) from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at the Garden Area with dance instructors (D.I) at hand, or you may bring your own to fully enjoy the dancefloor together with the rhythm of the music of the DJ.

There is a P500 door charge per person for the Salsa Night that comes with one choice of cocktails. There will also be a mobile bar to provide you with your special mix requests in case you want it done your way!

You also have to fill your tummies with delectable Spanish dishes after all those dancing and grooving on the floor. Can’t get enough of dancing? Here’s more! Every Friday, Las Casas will give you the 80s and 90s vibe with its Disco Fever Nights at the Garden Area from 7:00 to 11:00 pm for P500 per person. Think of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndy Lauper, or Baby One More Time by Britney Spears! Songs we can’t get enough of on the dancefloor simply keep us reeling and grooving.

There will also be D.I.s present and a live DJ will be providing the best musical choices of the era and you can also do ballroom dancing during those nights. Good food as usual will also be ready for you to partake in.

We all love to hear Christmas songs to make us truly feel the holiday spirit is upon us. And for us Filipinos, Christmas comes early. It begins at the stroke of midnight on September 1! With that being said, Las Casas is on the lookout for an angelic rendition of our Christmas tracks through their Christmas Carol Contest which will have auditions officially starting on December 1, 2022, until December 18.  Audition days are every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 pm onwards. The Grand Finals will be on December 23.

However, Las Casas will hold their own Christmas Tree Lighting on November 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm, with special visitors and live performances in addition to cocktails and a buffet for guests. This will take place before the Christmas Carol Contest starts.

 

At 134 Roosevelt Avenue, San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, come see us at Las Casas Quezon City. Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 09171366796 or 0933822452 for additional information.

November 3, 2022 by
Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

CELEBRATING TIBAY: Bear Brand Batang Matibay 2022 Winners show tenacity in the face of the toughest obstacles

Regardless of social background, the majority of Filipino families hold the belief that education is crucial to a person’s prosperity. For many parents and students, this year’s Balik Eskwela is special and more significant because of this. Bear Brand is making every effort to motivate and encourage kids to dream big and achieve a better future for themselves and their families as they adjust to the new normal after overcoming the uncertainties and challenges brought on by the epidemic.

Recognizing exceptional students in the Philippines

While every student throughout the previous year made sacrifices and encountered hurdles in their studies, some children endured more tough obstacles as a result of their daily living circumstances. They have nevertheless demonstrated their desire to study and deal with life’s challenges in spite of these difficulties. Since 2018, Bear Brand has recognized these young people’s fortitude and

Although every student made sacrifices and experienced difficulties in their studies over the past year, some kids faced harder challenges due to their everyday living situation. However, despite these obstacles, they have displayed their eagerness to learn and to overcome life’s adversities. Bear Brand has been honoring the strength and resilience of these young people since 2018 through the Batang Matibay Awards. Last October 27, the 2022 Batang Matibay Awards was held in Screening Room 1, Cinema Complex of Estancia Mall, Pasig.

In partnership with the Department of Education, Bear Brand started the Batang Matibay Awards to recognize students who exhibited “tibay” in learning both in school and in life. This means not only do they show excellence in academics, but also the community and their families. Every Year, Bear Brand and DepEd call for nationwide nominations of ten Batang Matibay public school students from grades 5-6 who can serve as role models and inspirations to their families, school, and community.

2022 Batang Matibay Awardees

Bear Brand continues its commitment to building a generation of Batang Matibay by announcing this year’s Batang Matibay awardees. All of the 10 Batang Matibay awardees showed exemplary courage and strength to thrive despite their struggles.

One of the awardees is Jerald Pelonita from Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. Despite being born without arms, he rose above his peers and was hailed as Champion for the Division level National Art Contest. He displayed commendable skill in drawing and painting using his foot.

Cryzon Jay Ambinang belongs to the Manobo tribe who lives in a secluded area in a mountainside in North Cotabato. He walks more than 2 hours to get to one of DepEd’s last mile schools. Despite his own personal struggles, he excels in school and extracurricular activities, which includes being Vice President of SPG in their school that leads several projects in their school. One of those is the distribution of modules in his community and organizing feeding program for the Manobos.

 

Mark John Alayon from Roxas, Capiz is a model student despite his financial difficulties. His mother is a cancer patient while his father works as a construction worker. Even though the everyday struggles torment his young heart, he excels in school and is consistently chosen as a homeroom officer in class. He also joins programs sponsored by his school or barangay Mark John does all these while also helping his father raise livestock, plant vegetables, do household chores, taking care of his mother, and studying.

The lifelong learnings that are instilled in each and every awardee from an early age is what unites them all. By rewarding their efforts, Bear Brand hopes to support their tibay ng isip, tibay ng katawan, and tibay ng kalooban and help them achieve a better future. Additionally, the recipients receive a holistic, Tibay Nutrition with each glass of Bear Brand Powdered Milk that will keep them steadfast as they face life’s hardships.

 

 

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Profiles of the 10 Batang Matibay Awardees

 

Student Area Tibay Story
Jerald J. Pelonita REGION VII / Guihulingan / Mandi-I Elementary School Despite being born without arms, he was hailed as Champion for the Division level National Art Contest

because of this commendable skill in drawing and painting using his foot. He uses his talent and skills in drawing and painting to create harmonious moments

with others.

 

He advocates against bullying which he personally experiences to encourage and inspire children with or without disability to come out from their shells and radiate positivity in their hardest or saddest moment.

 
Jessca Solania REGION XII / North Cotabato / Renibon Elementary School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Jessca is a student at a last mile school in North Cotabato. She walks 8km and crosses 8 rivers just to go to school. She once had to cross the river despite strong currents, and she was found crying by the teacher – not because she was scared, but because she lost the only pair of slippers she has and did not want to miss school because of it.

 

At her age she carries additional responsibilities to help their family because they don’t have her father by their side. Because of financial scarcity, there are days they would survive through boiled bananas for meal.

 

Despite these challenges, she shows resilience by exceling in school and extra curriculars.
Daryl Ashlei Teves REGION V / Catanduanes / Virac Pilot Elementary School

 

 She is an inspiration to the school/community as a consistent honor student since she was in 1st grade –

excelling even in extra-curriculars (local/international math competitions).

 

In addition to the brunt of the pandemic, the onslaught of super typhoon Rolly has greatly affected the educational system in Catanduanes – houses were destroyed, including the residence of Ashlei’s

family. But no matter how many storms she encounters, she always faces it head on. In fact, despite her personal struggles brought by the typhoon, not only did she continue to excel in school, she even helped in a relief drive in an orphanage, and also helped to tutor kids who were having difficulties in modular learning in Math. One of her tutees said that after being taught by Ashlei, Math became their favorite subject

 
Isabelle Lara Miranda REGION IV-A / Laguna / San Pedro Central Elementary School

 

 Isabelle does not allow her epilepsy to get the best of her. When she started schooling, she had difficulty writing as a side effect of phenobarbital, an antiseizure medication. To compensate for her slow writing and keep up with her classmates, she would usually skip lunch only to end up still being the last to finish. Some classmates bullied her, construing her feeble writing skills and occasional staring (seizure episode) as a sign of being inferior. However, she was relentless with her effort to prove herself. She remained positive until one day her hard work paid off, and she was finally recognized as one of the most outstanding students in class. She also became a champion of an oratorical contest despite going through an emotional crisis. Her terminally ill father was confined in a public hospital at the time, and eventually passed away days after the competition.

 

She is always eager to take challenges and new tasks each time she shows a firm resolve to succeed. She carries an unfaltering faith and strong determination to overcome obstacles.
Matt Jayrus Evangelista REGION IV-A / Batangas / Tibig Elementary School

 

 He grew up without a father, so her mother has to work abroad to support the family. Whenever he wants to talk to her, he would need to climb a mountain to get signal.

 

He tries to help support their family by helping with little chores (creating broom sticks, collecting scraps as pig’s feed). While doing this, he still extends his help to his classmates who he helps with their studies.

 

He may have experienced some defeat in school competitions, but it doesn’t stop him from trying again. Rather it inspires him to be better “Sa susunod na pagkakataon, makakaya ko na yun.”
Cryzon Jay Ambinang REGION XII / North Cotabato / Renibon Elementary School Cryzon belongs to the Manobo tribe who lives in a secluded area in a mountainside in North Cotabato. He walks more than 2 hours to get to one of DepEd’s last mile schools. Despite his own personal struggles, he excels in school and extracurricular activities, which includes being Vice President of SPG in their

school that leads several projects in their school. One of those is the distribution of modules in his community and organizing feeding program for the

Manobos.

 
Sean Geralyn Mara

 

 

 

 REGION III / Bulacan /

Muzon Elementary School

 Sean Geralyn has an older brother with autism, she personally takes care of her Diko and even researches some tutorial on YouTube on how to handle autism spectrum disorder cases. Because of her love for her brother she tried to teach him how to read, write, draw, and other basic skills. She wanted her brother to feel that he is an important member of

their family.
Xoann Kyle Ocampo REGION IV-A / Laguna / Chrysanthemum Village Elementary School

 

 

 His mother lost her job due to the pandemic which affected their state of life. Instead of being sad and despair, he came up with the idea of putting up their own snack bar to earn extra income. He’s been very involved throughout the process of building it – starting from brainstorming the menu, up to cooking and packing of orders. He himself created the design and logo of their snack bar. This micro business helpED them get back on their feet again. It also allowed Kyle to have his own computer that he uses on his study and journalism training/competition.

 

He can break barriers because he is approachable and friendly. He can make others see their talents and skills because he is not afraid that someone can be better than him.
Marchilyn Guinahon Region X / Misamis Oriental / Lantad Integrated School Marchilyn was infected with polio virus when she was little. Because of this, she is no longer able to walk. Her mother acts her feet in going to and from the school. Her struggles in life made her strong and

dream to finish her studies to lift her family from poverty. Her willingness to go to school every day despite her condition, during pre-pandemic is a testimony to how strong her determination is in

pursuing her education.

 

Her positive outlook in life despite her physical struggles is very commendable. She has written 2 poems entitled ” Sa Gabay ng Tanging Ina” and “Physical Disability Never Stops me from being

complete” depicting her life experiences.
Mark John Alayon REGION VI / Roxas / Pres Manuel A Roxas Memorial School North He is consistently chosen as a homeroom officer and fulfills his roles beyond satisfaction. He also joins programs that the barangay/school are sponsoring.

 

His mother is a cancer patient while his father is a construction worker. All his siblings want to attend school but few of them have the opportunity. Seeing everyday struggles torments his young heart but this inspires him to continue learning – finish his studies, and help his family in the future. He helps his father raise livestock, plant vegetables for sale and consumption, do household chores while attending healthcare of his mother, and studying.

 

 

November 2, 2022 by
Entertainment

In Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar’s Freedom Land, visitors may relive Philippine history

Many people think it’s critical to comprehend the past in order to understand the present and perhaps the future. In what is now known as Freedom Land, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar will make an effort to do this by bringing to life recognizable Filipino figures who were instrumental in important historical events. With its resurrection, the Philippines hopes to reenact some of its most important wars for independence and sovereignty.

We shall be better able to comprehend the difficulties and achievements of the past by reliving significant stories through re-enactment. Through Las Casas’ Freedom Land, rediscover the significance of each moment in Philippine history. Witness the execution of Rizal, the cry of Balintawak, and the act of the Declaration of Independence by going back in time.

From Rizal’s most loved novel NOLI ME TANGERE characters, Sisa, Maria Clara and the infamous Padre Damaso to the iconic face of Philippine patriotism, Heneral Luna, these characters complete the Hispanic era and feel through monologues which will make every guest’s experience picture perfect and social media worthy. They can be seen daily at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm and 5pm.

Aside from the iconic characters mentioned, story teller, Lola Basyang will delight children and the child at heart with an anthology of short stories from Mondays to Thursdays.

Freedom Land theatrical play happens on all weekends of the month until December 2022, from Thursdays to Sundays. One show in the morning at 10:00am and at 4:00pm in the afternoon.

Located in Bagac, Bataan, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is the only Philippine destination that showcases the best of Filipino heritage and culture through the colorful stories as retold by Jose “Jerry” Acuzar’s collection of restored Spanish-Filipino houses. From the majestic architectural design to heart-warming revival of traditions, Las Casas is a complete package to a one-of-a-kind travel to the past.

All of these innovative initiatives support Las Casas’ goal of elevating Filipino heritage, and in 2021 it was recognized as the Best Historic Hotel in Asia Pacific.

Take the Bataan bus from Cubao or the boat from SM MOA esplanade to travel to Las Casas. If you are driving your own vehicle, exit at Dinalupihan or San Fernando on the SCTEX road. The only heritage hotel and resort in Bagac is about a three-hour drive away.

For additional information, contact reservations via email at [email protected], by phone at +63917.8729361, +63915.8519098, or by visiting our website at www.lascasasfilipinas.com.

November 2, 2022 by
Food, Lifestyle

With Caravan Catering, the pinnacle of excellent customer service, events are now made even better!

Since 2017, Caravan Cuisine Group, which owns the brands Overdoughs, Elait, and RAW All Natural Juice Bar, has been a leader in bringing new food concepts to the Philippine food and beverage sector. By mainstreaming Deaf workers across all branches in the Metro Manila area, it also created a lasting impression on each and every client about its advocacy for deaf inclusivity.

Today, they take the mission of Doing Good through Good Food to the extensive course of social and corporate events and giveaways under the label of Caravan Catering.

Caravan Catering brings the pride of goodness and happiness through event food carts that offer Dessert Bar by Overdoughs and Elait Rolled Ice Cream Carts which are manned by these friendly and capable Deaf Partners.

These extraordinary occasion delights guarantee the best food selection and service, just like it is done in the stores, allowing customers to participate in the culinary adventure and plan memorable events.

You can email Caravan Catering at [email protected] or call Ms. Ara Rabino at 0917 8611 059 for additional information about their event carts.

 

 

 

November 1, 2022 by
Lifestyle

Your solution to your laundry needs

Sharp has the ideal solution for your laundry needs and offers comfort and simplicity for all lifestyles, making them your all-season laundry essential. Sharp is here to give its customers the best quality of life by enhancing daily households and supplying a life of ease through its dependable products. With many challenges arising due to changing weather conditions, particularly the occurrence of the rainy season, Sharp is here to provide the best quality of life.

With its extensive selection of high-quality and creative solutions, from its Semi-automatic to Top Load products, Sharp continues to hold a significant portion of the washing machine market share in the Philippines. Reader’s Digest named the brand the “Most Trusted Brand” for washing machines for 11 years in a row. The company has continued local production, recently reaching the 10 million milestone and offering only the best goods to every Filipino.

If you are looking for the best fully automatic washing machine products in the market, Sharp is definitely the best choice with its one of a kind innovative and problem solving features.

Works with Low Water Pressure

Sharp solves your problem with its Low Water Pressure Operation feature wherein its valve can operate for as low as 0.01 MPa or 1.45 PSI (water pressure), meaning the machine can still operate even on areas with low water pressure or low electricity flow.

Tough and Durable Rust Free Body

Sharp products are ready for all weather conditions in the Philippines as it is equipped with plastic body and rust proof feature that makes the product perfect for any season. Plus, it has a stainless tub making it the best option for long time use with its durability.

Energy Saving and Gentle on Clothes

Models with Direct Drive Inverter Motor is also more efficient, saves energy, and provides bigger savings. It also has a variable speed wash feature that freely adjusts the flow intensity and speed of water according to the material and Ultra Wash technology for more efficient washing. Models with Direct Drive Inverter includes ES-JX105A9(GY)(10.5kg), ES-FA10AX-GY(10kg), and ES-FA90AX-GY(9kg).

Your best choice for Fully Auto Washing Machine Products

Sharp is proud of its original No Holes Tub (ES-S115HP-SL(11.5kg), ES-S95HP-GY(9.5kg), and ES-U75GP-BL(7.5kg), wherein it is equipped with No Holes Tub Technology providing more hygienic laundry, is gentle on clothes, and lets you save up to 30% more water.

In partnership also with Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the leading consumer goods brand, the model ES-PG750P(7.5kg) was developed. This unit has its very own Ariel Wash Cycle that can deliver superior wash cleaning and stain removal with the use of Ariel detergents. Also, when you buy this model on selected Sharp Koten events, you will get free 2pcs of 1kg. Liquid Ariel detergent (*while supplies lasts).

To surely match your efficient laundry experience, Sharp Laundry Basket will be given away for free when you purchase any Fully Automatic Washing Machine until December 31, 2022. Both rain or shine, Sharp is indeed your best laundry partner providing you only the best and convenient solutions.

Air Purifier with Dehumidifier

Aside from providing instant laundry solutions and convenience, Sharp also provides the best deal to its customers with its Air Purifier with Dehumidifying feature.

Sharp provides a total solution to your laundry problem with its Air Purifier with Dehumidifier (DW-E16FP-W, 24sq.m). After laundry time, one problem with drying clothes especially this rainy season is the increased moisture in the environment causing mold build up and bad odor. This product is equipped with Plasmacluster Ion Technology that is proven to deactivate 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria. It controls the humidity level in the air so you can freely dry your clothes without worrying about the odor or even mold build up due to the wet environment.

By offering only the greatest and highest-quality solutions for your daily needs, Sharp genuinely offers the best answer for any weather-related issues. Sharp will keep up its promise to provide dependable and cost-effective products that bring comfort, convenience, and innovation to every Filipino household.

Leading retailers around the country, including the official Sharp Flagship Store on Lazada and Shopee, carry every type of washing machine and air purifier. Please visit https://ph.sharp/ for additional details.

 

 

 

 

 

October 31, 2022 by
Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

The correct foundation for a baby’s healthy start is promoted by Cetaphil Baby

Mom’s greatest accomplishment is raising a healthy child. As a mother, you’re concerned about your child’s growth all the time. You want them to experience new things, but you’re also afraid of what they might bring. Thankfully, mothers have the strong pillars to guide them while they rear their children and cope with motherhood. These pillars, which are interconnected, are essential for a baby’s early growth and ensure that they are all in place when mothers care for them.

The Four Healthy Pillars—Healthy Food, Healthy Play, Healthy Sleep, and Healthy Skin—are promoted by Cetaphil Baby. The skin is a crucial component of a baby’s overall health because it will protect them for the duration of their life. Each pillar is essential to a baby’s health and development.

Cetaphil Baby offers moms the best way to give babies the right foundation for healthy skin by supporting its development as it matures from its earliest stages onward. Moms can find peace and assurance that they can keep their baby’s skin protected now and in the future.

Cetaphil Baby products are clinically proven to respect, maintain & improve the structure of even the most sensitive skin, supporting baby skin’s natural development. It has been tested and approved by experts because of its gentle, hypoallergenic formulation that contains skin-barrier building ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, and other natural ingredients like chamomile, shea butter, almond oil, aloe vera, and calendula to keep baby’s skin soft, smooth and protected.

Cetaphil Baby offers even more gentle products suited for sensitive skin

Cetaphil Baby currently has two ranges: the Classic Line and the newly launched Calendula range. Included in the Classic Line are: the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, a tear-free 2-in-1 hair and body formula that gently cleanses your baby’s delicate skin and hair, leaving it soft and clean.

For those looking for moisturizing goodness, the Cetaphil Baby Moisturising Bath & Wash is enriched with ⅓ baby lotion to care for even the most delicate skin protecting it against dryness.

The Cetaphil Baby Shampoo is a gentle caring formula enriched with chamomile to restore natural skin protection for a healthy scalp, while the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar is ideal for teaching babies about hygiene as moms give them independence and the responsibility of caring for themselves with simple tasks like handwashing.

The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion is enriched with shea butter that soothes, nourishes, and keeps the baby’s skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

The new Cetaphil Baby range contains calendula extract that has been used for many centuries due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and includes Cetaphil Baby Wash and Shampoo, 2-in-1 formula that smoothens, softens, and improves skin texture. It is specifically designed to be used from head to toe daily.

The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion with Organic Calendula is especially helpful for the skin barrier of sensitive skin, providing 24 hours of skin moisturization.

Finally, for babies experiencing rough skin patches in cheeks, knees, elbow areas, or under those chubby folds, the best suited product is the Cetaphil Baby With Organic Calendula Advanced Protection Cream, which helps reduce the feeling of discomfort and irritation and provides long-lasting irritation for up to 24 hours.

Cetaphil Baby also unveiled a newest item, the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes, to supplement the existing product lines. This brand-new item is composed entirely of fabric derived from plants and gently cleanses and moisturizes a baby’s sensitive skin. Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes are perfect for use on a baby’s sensitive skin on both the face and body since they are made from 100% plant derived fabric with natural components like aloe vera and Vitamin E, which help keep a baby’s skin from drying out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 30, 2022 by
Lifestyle

Even more Filipinos are appreciating the significance of saving money on the first World Savings Day following the pandemic

According to a recent survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Filipinos eager for a fresh start more than two years after the COVID-19 outbreak have actually improved their mindset toward saving money (BSP).

According to a poll by the United Nations Development Programme, 34% of the population lost their source of income during epidemic years. As a result, many people have completely relied on their savings account to survive the last two years, thus this is a positive

The percentage of households with savings increased slightly from 30.2 percent in Q4 2021 to 31.1 percent in the first quarter of 2022, according to the BSP’s Consumer Expectations Survey. The majority of respondents cited the need for emergency funds, health and medical expenses, retirement, education, and business capital and investment as reasons to save their money.

A big help in this increase in mindset and enthusiasm is the availability of more options to save money, aside from traditional banking institutions.

Cebuana Lhuillier makes life easier and dreams come true with Micro Savings

One of the most innovative means to save is through Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings. Launched in 2019 by Cebuana Lhuillier and its banking arm Cebuana Lhuillier Bank, this product has been in the forefront of bringing easy, accessible, reliable banking to majority of Filipinos, with close to seven million micro savings account holders today.

“Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings empowered millions of Filipinos to embark on their very own financial journeys by giving them a reliable, accessible, and efficient way to save their money, which they can easily withdraw during times of need. The quick adaptation of our kababayans to micro savings proved that the healthy mindset towards saving has always been there, as long as they are equipped with the right tools,” says Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings—which allows customers to open an account in any of over 3,000 Cebuna Lhuillier branches nationwidefor as low as only P50—was introduced as a means to address the barriers to saving, including lack of accessibility, high maintaining balance, and the need for numerous documentary requirements to open an account.

With businesses and the rest of the country slowly getting back to normal, Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings remained a go-to product for many of our kababayans ready to resume their lives and dreams following two years of uncertainty.

James Tan, 18 years old, a working student from Laguna, who easily managed to save with Micro Savings to buy his won bike.

For James Tan, an 18-year-old working student from Sta. Rosa, Laguna, saving meant enjoying the added mobility, safety, and convenience of having his own bike, a useful tool for his daily commute between work and school.

“Gusto ko kasi magka-bike kasi sapamasahe pa lang, malakinamatitipid ko papuntasa school at satrabaho. So, yungpaunti-untikongpag-iiponsaCebuana, ginamit ko yun para mabiliyungpangarapkong bike. Hindi naako nata-trapik o nale-late satrabahongayon,” he shares.

(“I want to own a bike because I can save so much on fares commuting to school and work. So that’s why I saved with Cebuana enough to buy my own bike. Now I don’t get stuck in traffic and come to work late.”)

As a working student helping to support his family, James decided to continue his savings after buying the bike to also help augment the expenses from home.

Royce Jason Velez, a 36-year old construction worker who saves using Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account to provide a better future for his family

The need to provide a better future for their family is also why Royce Jayson Velez, a 36-year-old construction worker, decided to open a Micro Savings account. Earning an average of P400 per day, Royce and his wife needed to be creative in order to stretch his salary to last until the next payday. His micro savings carried the family during difficult times, and are now being allocated for the schooling of his children.

“Sabi ko sasarili ko, ipagpapatuloy ko ang ipon ko para magamit ng mgaanak ko sapag-aaral at balangaraw, magkaroonsila ng magandangtrabaho,” Velez shares.

(“I said to myself that I would continue saving so that I can send my children to school for them have good jobs in the future.”)

A former kasambahay, CarieLabro, 38-years old, was able to put up her own sari-sari store using Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings

For CarieLabro, a 38-year-old former housekeeper, her micro savings paved the way for her micro entrepreneurship. When her kids started asking for more time to spend with her, Carie decided to take a leap of faith and resign from her post as a housekeeper so she could be more present for her growing kids.

With the PHP10,000 she initially saved in her Micro Savings account, Labroopened a small store which she now maintains as her main source of income. Like Velez, she has vigilantly kept up with her micro savings.She now saves part of her earnings in her account as an emergency fund for her and her kids.

Taking advantage of the renewed interest in saving, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank continues to push for accessibility and convenience for their breakthrough product. The two-time Asian Banking & Finance Award winner for Rural Bank of the Year has adapted an innovative approach by adapting more tech features for micro savings.

“The success of Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings encouraged us to further push the envelope in bringing convenience, accessibility, reliability, and efficient banking to our clients. The change in how people access financial services nowadays served as our push towards digitalization,” said Cebuana Lhuillier Bank President Dennis Valdes.

In addition to Cebuana Lhuillier branches, owners of micro savings accounts have access to over 21,000+ BancNet ATMs nationwide, over 350,000 UnionPay and BancNet accredited stores nationwide, and online shopping through UnionPay merchants. They also have 24/7 unlimited access to their accounts via the eCebuana app.

 

 

 

 

October 29, 2022 by
Entertainment

Halloween festivities are held by Federal Land in the Bay Area

Are you looking for frightfully fun family activities this weekend?

The Halloween celebrations taking place on October 29 and 30 at Metro Park’s Blue Bay Walk and Met Live in Pasay City are open to both children and those who are still young at heart, according to Federal Land Inc. In order to encourage children to enjoy the Halloween season, various mall shops, like Blue Bay Walk and Met Live, are giving out candies and sweets.

“The Bay Area is about to get spirited! We are super thrilled to organize different activities to give kids the most awesome time this Halloween weekend. Admission is free, so be sure to drop by,” said Federal Land Commercial Development Head Mylene del Rosario.

To register and receive your stamp card to participate in the events, go to The Spine at Blue Bay Walk on Saturday, October 29, and the Atrium of Met Live on Sunday, October 30.

Various brands will be sponsoring exciting treats that you wouldn’t want to miss. Games, arts and crafts, KPop-themed photo booth, and a lot more await participants. The Halloween activities for both malls will start at 3PM until 5PM.

For a chance to take home more treats, everyone is asked to dress in their best costume. In addition, the first few children to visit all the booths will receive a sling bag with a Halloween motif.

Federal Land’s 36-hectare master-planned neighborhood, Metro Park, is located in the Manila Bay Area of Pasay City. Against the background of the sunset over Manila Bay, it provides resort-style residential condominiums, mouthwatering dining establishments, stylish retail hotspots, fun weekend events, and a practical work environment.

 

 

 

October 29, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

Home Credit’s Qwarta has made shopping on Lazada more convenient, So what are you waiting for? Check out muna yan!

There has been a significant shift in the previous several years in the shopping habits of customers. Filipino shoppers are now conducting the majority of their shopping online, trying on garments virtually, adding items to virtual shopping carts, and checking out their purchases with swipes and clicks as opposed to pushing trolleys through grocery aisles and trying on clothes in actual boutiques.

Furthermore, this tendency is here to stay as more and more customers realize the convenience of being able to buy anywhere and get simple access to technology and digital tools. Home Credit Philippines, the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, is collaborating with Lazada Philippines to give Filipinos a more enjoyable and convenient shopping experience in order to stay up with this trend and the rising customer expectations.

Starting on October 19, customers of Home Credit’s Qwarta can add Qwarta credits to their Lazada wallets to make online shopping and checkout even simpler.

Credit in an app!

Qwarta is Home Credit’s virtual limit provided to its existing customers with good track record and payment history. It is an additional Php 10,000 spending limit within the Home Credit app to increase Home Credit customers’ purchasing power.

Qwarta can be used to pay bills and utilities without additional cost, shop or buy loads with discounts, purchase via QR Code, and earn rewards!

Check out now, pay later!

Been eyeing to check out something off your cart but your wallet just can’t grant that yet? Home Credit and Lazada’s partnership now allows Qwarta users to check out and use their Qwarta credits and pay the entire amount in monthly installments.

Tempted yet? Here’s more: Qwarta users are also saving on processing fees and hidden charges, plus tons of exclusive promos and discounts to avail! Most importantly, Qwarta users are assured of safe and secured processing and shopping experience with both brands adhering to stringent security measures.

Check out with Qwarta in few, easy steps

It’s just as easy as one, two, three: Qwarta users only need to grab their phones and open their My Home Credit App. Then select “Top up” from the app dashboard, choose a gift card amount, review your payment details and confirm by entering your PIN. Lastly, copy the Lazada Gift Card code and redeem it in the Lazada App — just that quick!

For Lazada users, you can also easily top up your wallet by opening the Lazada app, and accessing your Lazada wallet. Select ‘Loans’ and choose Home Credit as your top-up option and voila! You’re all set to check out those Lazada trendy and affordable finds, and get them quickly through the platform’s fast and free shipping.

And what’s good about this is that when topping up an amount on Lazada or redeeming the Lazada Gift Card code through the Home Credit app, the funds will be credited real-time!

So what are you still waiting for? Download the My Home Credit App and top off your Lazada Wallet with Qwarta credits to complete your purchase right away!

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have properly licensed and overseen the financing firm Home Credit Philippines. Visit the Home Credit Philippines website at www.homecredit.ph to find out more about the most recent news. You may also follow the company’s official profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Customers are urged to download the Home Credit App from Google Play in order to learn more about the newest promotions and discover what has recently appeared in the market.

 

 

October 26, 2022 by
Tech

For the next chapter of their lives, Gen Z entrepreneurs require all the smartphone advancements

As most of us may not have aware, Gen Z today makes up the latest wave of professionals starting their professions, and as a result, the workforce is steadily becoming more and more inhabited by members of this age. As a result, they are attempting to negotiate the difficulties of graduating, looking for work, and generally “adulting” during a very pivotal time in their lives.

These “digital natives” understand how essential their technical devices are for this new stage of their life because they were born during a period of fast technology growth. Because they spend so much of their time online, their smartphones have evolved from being simple communication devices to extensions of who they are. They rely on their smartphones to be at their best, explore their passions and interests, and eventually fulfill their job goals now that they are starting to enter the workforce.

At this stage in their lives, they need a reliable smartphone that will help them achieve their goals and grow professionally. They can’t afford to be weighed down by their smartphones as they climb up the ladder in their respective careers. Now that they find themselves in the driver’s seats of their professional lives, it’s the perfect time to upgrade their smartphones. Of course, budget is a critical factor for important purchases such as this so they’ll need one that gives maximum value at a price within reach.

Samsung’s latest awesome 5G heavy-hitters: the Galaxy A13 5G and the Galaxy A23 5G tick all these boxes with features that can help first-time job seekers and young professionals be their most awesome selves at work and in life.

Here are all the features that make these awesome 5G smartphones must-haves for today’s go-getters:

  1. Hyper-fast 5G performance

Multitasking has become second nature to go-getters. With the amount of responsibilities they have in their plates, they need a reliable companion that would enable them to take on multiple tasks with ease. Luckily, the

Galaxy A13 5G is packed with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G while the Galaxy A23 5G runs on Snapdragon 695 5G: two highly-capable processors for seamless productivity and entertainment.  These powerful processors allow them to tick all the items in their to-do list, and enjoy music and video streaming—all while keeping battery use efficient.

With powerful 5G connectivity from these devices, online activities can be done at optimal speed whether it’s for work or leisure.

  1. Incredible storage

It also matters to have a device that has incredible storage capacities. This makes the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G the perfect choice. With as much as 128GB internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB, downloading huge files like documents, presentations, or even movies and games are no sweat.  Now, gen Z need not worry about storage  especially for those who are working remotely and don’t always have access to their computers.

  1. Smooth display

The Galaxy A13 5G’s 90Hz display and the Galaxy A23’s 120Hz display are two more things that make these devices awesome. Having incredible refresh rates make users enjoy super smooth scrolling within their most used apps, seamless transitions from one work app to another, and high-quality content displays that don’t drain battery life.

  1. Lag-free performance

To be the best at work, Gen Z relies on their passions to fuel their drive for growth. This is why the Galaxy A13 5G is equipped with up to 6GB RAM, while the Galaxy A23 5G with up to 8GB RAM. This allows the phones to deliver lag-free performance that helps users find balance between work and play, whether it be content creation or gaming.

And to make it more awesome, the Galaxy A23 5G also boasts a RAM Plus feature that can be upgraded for up to 6GB additional RAM–making the device even more powerful than it already is.

  1. High-quality camera

For a social media generation, it also pays to have a device that is at least built with a Triple Camera feature like the Galaxy A13 5G. Its camera setup consists of a 50MP Main Camera along with 2MP Depth and 2MP Macro cameras to help capture stunning photos and videos with ease.

Meanwhile, the multi-lens camera on the Galaxy A23 5G also takes photos to the next level. Content enthusiasts can get crisper, clearer shots with the 50MP OIS Camera, expand their viewing angle with the Ultra Wide Camera, customize focus with the Depth Camera and get closer to details with the Macro Camera.

  1. All-day battery life

The Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G’s awesome 5,000mAh battery lasts for up to 2 days, which means more time for creating, sharing, streaming, and more. It also has an App Power Management feature that automatically optimizes its battery life for all-day usage. With a long-lasting phone, it’s easy to keep productivity levels high at all times.

Being a go-getter doesn’t mean dedicating all the time in the world working on achieving goals. If anything, it’s achieving dreams and finding joy in between.

With fantastic cellphones that are reasonably priced, achieve outstanding goals! Experience the Samsung difference with its best value 5G phones, the Galaxy A13 5G and A23 5G, all of which are available in Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome Orange. Even better news for those seeking to upgrade! Customers can benefit from Samsung’s Trade-In program, which enables customers to trade in their old devices, get significant savings, and take advantage of an additional top-up token, if they intend to #SwitchToGalaxy. For additional information, visit any Samsung Authorized Store or online resources.

Visit www.samsung.com/ph to learn more about all the features that can make any Gen Z go-getter fantastic.

 

 

 

October 26, 2022 by