The last glimmer of hope of humanity has been snuffed out by one incorrigible pandemic, and as the world waits with bated breath for its Savior to return, the time has come to speculate about how the world will unravel in the coming years.
Every business that has survived and beaten the pandemic odds carries an inspiring story of creativity, grit, and resilience worthy of recognition.
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| Gina Iniong is a Kickboxing Gold Medalist at the 2019 SEA Games. |
IT'S been a year and a half now since Gina "Conviction" Iniong last stepped inside the ONE Circle.
In the midst of trying times, environmental awareness and conservation efforts always win. This year, it is another win for Filipinos as conservationist and nature photographer Gab Mejia bags the World Wide Fund (WWF) International President's Youth Award.
The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) will hold a Grand Bagsakan on June 25, 2021 together with Mayani and MSMEs from Cagayan Valley, Bataan, and NCR. This Bagsakan event is both online and physical, accommodating pick-up, deliveries, or walk-in purchases.
On June 25, orders from Mayani.ph can be picked up at the Department of Trade and Industry Main Parking Lot along Jupiter Street, and the following Malls: Circulo Verde, Estancia at Capitol Commons, Greenhills Mall, and Tiendesitas. On the same day, deliveries will be made for NCR, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. A flat rate of PHP129 applies to deliveries within NCR, while orders that reach PHP2000 are waived of delivery fees. Visit https://mayani.ph/pages/the-grand-bagsakan to pre-order.
Paymongo, the official payment partner of Mayani, provides cashless payment support on the Mayani website through credit or debit card payments via Visa and Mastercard, GCash, GrabPay (pay now or pay later), and Bank Deposit.
The partnership of Mayani, DTI-Region 2 and the DTI-BDTP has been promoting and transporting fresh produce and other products directly to more consumers and resellers. Aside from vegetables, Guimaras Mangoes will be sold at PHP199 per kilo. The pre-packed chopsuey basket will be sold at PHP50 each. Products from Iskaparate such as longganisa, mushroom chips, and kesong puti can also be pre-ordered on the website.
MSMEs from Cagayan Valley, Bataan, and NCR will be selling their products at the DTI Main Building Parking Lot. They will be offering various snacks such as different cashew-based pastries, cassava, kamote, and banana chips, peanuts, cookies. Other Filipino favorites such as longganisa, tapa, bangus, and other fresh and dried seafood products will also be available. These products will be available for walk-in or pre-orders. Visit the DTI-BDTP Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/DTI.BDTP to see the items for sale and how to pre-order.
On July 15-16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 17, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the second Bagsakan outside NCR will take place at The Junction at Carmelray Industrial Park along Wisdom Avenue corner Knowledge Avenue, Calamba, Laguna.
The DTI-BDTP is targeting to expand the accessibility of produce and other products that consumers can get at fair prices. Hence, they are also looking at possible collaborations with the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and the Pavilion Mall in Biñan, Laguna.
The Grand Bagsakan aims to provide consumers with fresh fruits and vegetables at low prices and to support farmers by making their produce accessible in more places in the metro. They also support the DTI’s Buy Local, Go Lokal advocacy campaign. To be updated on the projects of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, follow their social media accounts: @DTI.BDTP on Facebook and Instagram, and @DTI_BDTP on Twitter.
The rainy season is here! As much as we love the rain, so do the bacteria and viruses, which cause common colds and flu. While these microbes are present all year round, the wet and humid weather are perfect hosts for them to lurk even more.
First-time Dad Nico Bolzico and first-time Mom Solenn Heussaff are teaching their one-year-old daughter Tili, a very important health lesson this Father’s Day.
Converge ICT, the country’s fastest-growing pure fiber internet service provider has partnered with Filipina Home-based Moms (FHMOMS), one of the most influential online communities today. The partnership was officialized through an exclusive pure fiber connectivity program called Converge M.A.M.A. (Making All Moments Awesome). The program intends to ensure more meaningful connectivity experiences for WFH or freelance-working women.
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| Louie Sangalang (Philippines) and Jessica Ramella (Venezuela) go head-to-head tonight. |
After 12 weeks of demanding physical tasks, intense business challenges, and high drama, it all comes down to the season finale.
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