GCash Mobile App, a Lifeline in Times of Social Distancing

Paying my utility bills using the GCash App, while quarantined at La Luz Beach Resort in Laiya, Batangas.

Yes, I am now quarantined in a beach resort. Upon the invitation of Lando Marasigan, a friend and co-owner of La Luz Beach Resort in Laiya Batangas, my life partner Monch Henares and I made that early decision, and accepted to wait out the lock down by the beach. 

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Filipino Filmmaker Bags Three Awards in France: John Denver Trending film and its Filipino Director Arden Rod Condez Win Hearts of French People

Filipino film director Arden Rod Condez receives his award at the Festival International des Cinemas d'Asie de Vesoul in France.

It has long been noted that Filipino directors, films, and actors are hailed for their excellent work, and recognized at international film festivals. Recently, another homegrown Filipino raked in three awards in Vesoul, France for the film John Denver Trending.  

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20th Philippine Hobie Challenge: Sailing around the idyllic archipelago of adventure

Hobie cats in action around Sibuyan, Romblon.

 With an archipelago of 7,651 charming islands and an almost infinite coastline of powdery beaches and crystal-clear water, one the most exciting ways to explore the Philippines is by sailing around them in a fun and adventure-laden tournament. 

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BPI and Art Fair Philippines 2020 Showcases Exemplary Filipino Artists

Gene Paul Martin. Photo: Jojo Gloria.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a staunch advocate of Philippine Arts, is partnering with the Art Fair Philippines 2020 to support Filipino artists once again by curating and co-presenting the country’s premier art exhibition from February 21 to 23 at The Link, Glorietta in Makati City.

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Art Fair Philippines Features AC Motors' Automotive Light Technology by World-Class Artist James Clar

For AC Motors’ exhibit space, the work of James Clar takes the spotlight. Using laser lights, Clar creates fully immersive and engaging light environments that explore perceptions of reality, time and space.

What is visible light, but merely radiation within the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by the human eye? But there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to perceiving light from two standpoints: The human condition and the human in motion. This is what AC Motors seeks to unveil in its initiative to support the most creative and moving minds in the local and international art scene at the Art Fair Philippines 2020 from February 21 to 23 at The Link in Ayala Center, Makati City. 

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World-Famous Popeyes Chicken Now Open In Ali Mall Araneta City

Present at the Popeye's launch were (From L-R):  PLK Philippines Inc. Chief Operating Officer Mr. Rami Chahwan, Kuya J Group Marketing Director Mr. Ton Gatmaitan, Kadenang Ginto Star Ms. Adrea Brillantes, Araneta City Senior Vice President for Leasing Ms. Lorna Fabian, Araneta City General Manager Manny Fabian, IHoldings Inc. Chief Finance Officer Mr. Francis Reyes and PLK Philippines Inc. Operations Manager Mr. Chuck Reduta.

Araneta City opens the much awaited branch of Popeyes and its crave-worthy world-famous fried chicken in Ali Mall. 

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RedDoorz Gives Underprivileged Kids Moments to Celebrate with 100 Open Doors Campaign

Virlanie Foundation kids and their guardians.

RedDoorz, Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest growing hotel chain, spread the joy of Christmas this year by giving children from marginalized communities from across the Philippines access to one-hundred rooms at various RedDoorz hotels, as part of its recently launched #MomentsToCelebrate holiday campaign.

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OPPO to Spend USD $7B on R&D to Build Technology Leadership in Era of Intelligent Connectivity

Tony Chen, OPPO Founder and CEO, delivers a keynote speech on the future of intelligent connectivity.

OPPO recently held its OPPO INNO DAY 2019 in Shenzhen under the theme of Create Beyond Boundaries, revealing its insights and initiatives for the era of intelligent connectivity. 

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The Art That Is Rolls-Royce

FALCON WRAITH FEATURES MOST DETAILED ROLLS-ROYCE EMBROIDERY EVER

It's all in the details. An embroidery featuring the bird of prey is befittingly lavished on Wraith, Rolls-Royce’s powerful, dynamic Grand Tourer.

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Kasabay sa Lakbay, a Nostalgic Look at Petron's Service to Filipino Motorists

Fueling a Ford Everest Titanium at a Petron shrouded in fog. This gasoline station is a welcome sight to motorists in Sagada, Mountain Province, where refilling your almost empty gas tank is a challenge. 

Through more than 85 years, Petron has been an integral part of the Filipino narrative, through all the ups and downs and in the best and the worst times. Since 1933, it has remained resilient in the face of overwhelming challenges and rejoicing in the soaring successes of the Filipino nation.

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Resorts World's Grand Fiesta Manila Offers Thrilling Shows and Staycation Promos This Christmas Season

Christmas is in the air at Resorts World Manila. (l-r) RWM President and CEO Kingson Sian; Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano; Hon. Pasay Representative Antonino Calixto; and CEO of Alliance Global Inc., and Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Kevin Andrew Tan, with Santa Claus during the Grand Fiesta Manila 2019 launch and Tree Lighting ceremony.

Christmas begins early at the country’s premier entertainment and lifestyle destination Resorts World Manila (RWM) with the launch of its annual Grand Fiesta Manila. 

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ONE Championship Masters of Fate Presents Filipino Fighters Battling on November 8, 2019 at the MOA Arena

The main event: Joshua Pacio vs. Rene Catalan. ONE Masters of Fate is slated on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the MOA Arena.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: MASTERS OF FATE Official Open Workout last Tuesday, 5 November at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Paranaque City. 

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Toyota's November Price Knockdown, a Clear-out Sale Worth the Trip

PROMO: This month of November, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brings back its inventory clear-out sale with the November Price Knockdown promo. 

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Unveiling of the Limited MINI 60 Years Edition Symbolizes Six Decades of Driving Fun

Unveiling the MINI 60 Years Edition with Autohub VP for Communications Owee Cruz and MINI General Manager Jeff Lizardo.

Commemorating six decades of passion and driving fun, MINI Philippines launched the MINI 60 Years Edition, an exclusive design model highlighting the British origins of MINI.

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The OPPO Reno2 Series Grand Launch in the Philippines, Announces Brand Ambassadors, Specs, Plans and Pricing

World-leading smartphone brand OPPO takes on today's emergence of video content creation as a creative outlet with the grand launch of the Reno2 Series in the Philippines, which includes both the Reno2 and the Reno2 F. 

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