The pandemic had severe effects on families and communities in the country not only because of the fear over COVID-19 but also because of how it disrupted their livelihoods. Many businesses shut down, causing widespread loss of jobs. For those who still had some income left, they could not so easily access their cash at […]
Netizens Join The #SafeWash Movement after Safeguard Beats Fred D’ Germ in A Rap Battle
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos tuned in to the most controversial online rap battle of the year — with an exchange of hand hygiene rhymes to the tune of sick beats, Safeguard and Fred D’ Germ took over the screens and Philippine social media feed last October 15, 2020 with the Raprapan sa Global Handwashing […]
The Preston by Vanderbuilt: Contemporary living in Liloan, Cebu
Soon to rise in the northern Cebu town of Liloan, is a 2.3-hectare ultra-modern residential development where future homeowners will experience contemporary living in a low-density community with The Preston by Vanderbuilt. The Preston is the first project of developer Vanderbuilt Properties International. This new real estate player was established in 2016 by Manila-based businessman […]
Cash Agad agents help ensure resilient growth in far-flung VisMin communities
For decades, residents in far-flung areas in Visayas and Mindanao have been burdened by minimal, if not outright lack of access to banks. It’s not unusual for residents to travel many kilometers just to get cash from a bank or ATM. They need to spend half a day, or even an entire day in some […]
Metro Happyversary Sale
To ring in its 38th anniversary, Metro is topping off Happyversary Blowout — 30 days of great promotions — as a tribute to all customers this whole month of October. From October 12 to 18, Metro treats supermarket shoppers to big discounts, buy 1 take 1 offer, and surprise freebies for certain purchases. And here’s […]
Pumped Viral Rapper Fred D’ Germ Leaves Filipinos Shocked with Newest Single on Filipino Dirty Habits
Just days after the 2020 Philippines Handwashing Habits Survey* revealed that only 50% of Filipinos are washing their hands properly, an online ‘influenza’ named Fred D’ Germ has been making rounds on social media — promoting improper handwashing, or the lack thereof of proper safe wash habits. Acting like an online ‘influenzaaa’, Fred D’ Germ’s […]
Philips Monitors Enters Gaming Market with Brand-New Models
After years of being a trusted brand for multimedia displays and consumer monitors, Philips Monitors is finally entering the gaming monitor market with two brand-new models. Philips Gaming is the new product line of Philips Monitors which will be catered towards video game enthusiasts. Perfect for either PC or consoles, Philips Gaming models are designed […]
The Great Cebu Sale Sees Growing Online Traffic
The Great Cebu Sale (GCS) 2020, Cebu’s first-ever industry-wide virtual sale event, has noted growing online traffic, as organizers urged consumers to take advantage of the best deals they could get from their favorite merchants. Camille Aldeguer, the chairperson of GCS, shared that for the first week of the virtual sale, which started on Sept. […]
Work + Study + Play at Bluewater Resorts
To the Filipino family, the coronavirus pandemic presented a whole new level of challenges as we all try to keep our sense of normalcy and sanity intact. Its effects are apparent with the way we conduct work and school activities as most of us are now cooped up at home with online office work while […]
MOM CHEAT SHEET: Protecting and nourishing your child in the new normal
Parenting may be the most challenging job, but by raising the future of tomorrow, it is also the most rewarding. With the world living through these unprecedented times, parenting now comes with even more challenges, which unfortunately does not come with a guidebook. Living in a “new normal” means a drastic change to our everyday. […]