GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has started the registration of the recipients of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) P16.27-billion Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to facilitate the quick disbursement of financial assistance to beneficiaries. GCash started funding the mobile wallets of beneficiaries from Quezon City, Caloocan […]
Piolo Pascual’s funny BDO Remit videos help OFs bear the pandemic’s mental burden
Experts in the Philippines and other countries have been warning us: along with the wave of COVID-19 infections would be a wave of mental illness. There’s no avoiding that: people are anxious, afraid, and many have lost jobs and face an uncertain future. Add to that our collective isolation, loneliness, and dread. Overseas Filipinos (OFs) […]
The Last Woman Running in Hunat Sugbu 5
We all have milestones and record-breaking running stories to tell – some make us cry and some make us laugh to our heart’s content. Well, in my case, I always have this memorable running story that I always share with my friends that never fails to make me shake in disbelief, and be sentimental as […]
GrabCar doubles-down on safety and hygiene standards, introduces GrabProtect
Following the public health situation on COVID-19, Grab Philippines is doubling down on its safety and hygiene standards to minimize risks of the spread of COVID-19 for its mobility service – GrabCar, by implementing a set of policies supporting the government’s health and safety regulations, as well as introducing GrabProtect- a robust set of initiatives […]
Playlist #2: Feel-Good KDrama Theme Songs for every KDrama Fan
I’m back with another set of feel-good love theme songs from different KDramas old and new. Thank you so much for the support of my first playlist that I posted especially to my newfound Facebook group, KDrama World II. I appreciate all your recommendations which I also come to love the songs that I added […]
Tara! launches “Shop with Tara!” campaign
“Your needs and convenience will always be our priority.” This is the assurance of Tara! founders Cebuana architect Janssen Chan Ybanez and businessman Reece John Brauer as they launched the “Shop with Tara!” campaign. The newly-launched campaign encourages the public to buy essentials with convenience at home. “Get the ingredients of your favorite dish. Buy […]
NOVUHAIR® Boosts Optimism via Free Workout
NOVUHAIR®, the leading natural hair loss treatment in the Philippines, partnered with The Fit Filipino (FITFIL) Movement lead by Jim & Toni Saret, the brand’s VIP Fitness Coaches, to a FREE 20-day Facebook Live workout aimed at improving your wellness quotient goals through a “Bulletproof Immune System Activity Booster”. This workout program is designed to […]
Feel-Good KDrama Theme Songs for every KDrama Fan’s Playlist
Since the quarantine, I have grown fond of watching KDrama since it helps alleviate the stress that’s building up since March. What I also love about the Korean series is their official soundtrack that never fails to stay with you even if you don’t know what the lyrics mean. Probably the song lingers as you […]
Immunization should continue amid pandemic—DOH, experts
Citing that the country could not afford an outbreak within a pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) and medical experts reinforced that immunization from vaccine-preventable diseases should continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This position is strongly aligned with the statements released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF which also highlighted the importance of […]
My Fave Five KDrama in VIU App
For the past month under Enhanced Community Quarantine due to COVID19, I have kept myself entertained by catching up on my Korean Drama Fest either on Netflix or YouTube. While I was browsing for more titles, I chanced upon this app, VIU Philippines where it boasts of 273 Korean titles to choose from (I know, […]