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Saturday, October 28, 2017

The Future is Here with GCash Scan To Pay at Ayala Malls

By Arabelle Jimenez Saturday, October 28, 2017 alibaba jack ma , alipay jack ma , ant financial , ayala corporation , ayala malls , business , fernando zobeled de ayala , gcash mo na yan , globe telecom , lifestyle , mynt

On stage at the GCash Mobile App Scan To Pay launch held on October 25, 2017 at the Glorietta, Ayala Mall in Makati, were (l-r) Alibaba Founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma (center, left) joins GCat, the GCash Mascot as it shows a sample of the QR code that is set to change the landscape of payments in the country. Together with him are (from L-R): Mynt President and CEO Anthony Thomas, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, Ant Financial Services Group CEO Eric Jing, Ayala Corporation President and COO Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land President and CEO Bobby Dy, and Ant Financial SVP and Head of International Operations Douglas Feagin.

Globe Telecom, in partnership with Ant Financial and Ayala Corporation, recently re-launched GCash, with its new scan to pay feature of the GCash Mobile App, which aims to speed up the country’s digitization, and make the lives of Filipinos easier. This partnership is a trailblazer in making more people live in a cashless society, and enjoy a game-changing lifestyle.

Sikat Pinoy National Arts and Crafts Fair Promotes Filipino Artisans Ripe for Global Market

By Arabelle Jimenez Friday, October 27, 2017 arts , culture , dti department of trade and industry , filipino artisans , lifestyle , sikat pinoy national arts and crafts fair

Filipino artisans come together at Sikat Pinoy, one of the biggest arts and crafts fairs in the Philippines.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) opened its doors to the Sikat Pinoy National Arts & Crafts Fair with the aim to provide marketing assistance to Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSME's) engaged in the creative industries all over the Philippines.

Miss Australia Clinches Gold in the Miss Earth 2017 Swimsuit Competition Group 1

By Arabelle Jimenez Monday, October 23, 2017 beauty , beauty pageant , carousel productions , entertainment , health , miss australia 2017 , miss earth 2017 , miss ecuador 2017 lessie giles sanchez , miss venezuela , nina robertson , swimsuit competition

Miss Earth 2017 Swimsuit Competition Winners Group 1, (l-r) Bronze - Miss Ecuador Lesie Giler Sanchez, Gold - Miss Australia Nina Robertson, and Silver - Miss Venezuela Ninoska Vasquez.
All Images by: Monch Henares.

A bevy of international beauties romped off in their favorite swimsuits during the Miss Earth 2017 Swimsuit Competition Group 1, held on October 21, 2017 at The City of Dreams in Pasay City.

Miss World Update: Filipina Beauty Queens Lehmann and Marquez Takes Off to Compete for Global Crowns

By Arabelle Jimenez Thursday, October 19, 2017 beauty , laura lehmann , miss world 2017 , miss world philippines , reina hispanicoamericana filipina , wynwyn marquez

Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria, flanked by Miss World Philippines Laura Lehmann, and Miss Reina Hispanicoamaricana Filipina Teresita "Winwyn" Marquez at the send-off ceremony held on October 18, 2017 at Annabel's Restarant in Quezon City.

November is the month of international beauty pageants, and two of the Philippines' reigning beauty queens are setting their sights on bringing home global crowns.

Folayang and Nguyen Face-Off for the Upcoming ONE Championship: Legends of the World in Manila

By Arabelle Jimenez Wednesday, October 11, 2017 eduard folayang , legends of the world , martin nguyen , mixed martial arts , MMA , ONE Championship , sports , team lakay baguio

Filipino Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, and Australian Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen during the ONE Championship Skyline Face-Off on October 10, 2017 at the City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City.

There are two champions, but there could only be ONE Legend of the World.

Manila is now in heat after the skyline face-off between Eduard "Landslide" Folayang and Martin "The Situ-Asian" Nguyen, who were presented to the media on October 10, 2017, at the City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City, Philippines. The journey to the much-awaited fight between the two champions has now officially begun.

Department of Trade and Industry's GO LOKAL! Concept Store Open Business for Filipino Brands

By Monch Henares Monday, October 09, 2017 business , department of trade and industry DTI , go lokal concept store , secretary ramon lopez

The Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently launched Go Lokal! Concept Store at the DTI Building in Makati City, gathering over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) showcasing the best, and latest local products manufactured in the Philippines.

Men Push for Gender Equality with Ariel

By Arabelle Jimenez Thursday, October 05, 2017 ariel laundry , ariel men , entertainment , juan wash campaign , lifestyle , procter and gamble

Husband and wife team, JC Intal and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal at the Juan Wash Event held on September 29, 2017 at the Metrotent, Pasig City.

Gone are the days of double-standard thinking when it comes to sharing household duties. In the Philippines, doing the laundry is traditionally seen as a woman’s sole responsibility. Thanks to the shift in people’s mindsets, aided by Ariel’s progressive #JuanWash campaign, that medieval thinking is about to be a thing of the past.

Nokia 8 Enters Philippine Smartphone Market

By Arabelle Jimenez Tuesday, October 03, 2017 business , hmd , nokia 3 , nokia 5 , nokia 6 , nokia 8 , nokia 8 launch , smartphones android , technology

Shannon Mead – Country Manager, Philippines, HMD Global introduces flagship Nokia 8 during the launch on September 29, 2017 at the Manila House Private Club, Taguig City.

Do you remember the brand of your first smartphone?

Excited with the prospect of seeing our long-lost love, my team, composed of some of the officers of the Philippine Bloggers Network (PBNET), trooped together to be among the first in welcoming a smartphone brand we grew up with. The long wait finally unfolded before our eyes... the Nokia 8 Android smartphone was unveiled in classy fashion on September 29, 2017 at the Manila House Private Club in Taguig City, which also officially marks the return of a smartphone giant.

Upcoming 16th Franchise and Business Expo to Showcase Filipino Entrepreneurs, Adhering to ASEAN Economic Agenda

By Arabelle Jimenez Wednesday, September 20, 2017 AFFI , association of filipino franchisers , business , SME

The AFFI officers during the press conference held on September 19, 2017 at The City Club, Makati City. From L to R: Mr. Ricardo Cuna, AFFI Board of Adviser; Ms. Tess Ngan Tian, AFFI Board of Adviser; Mr. John Chung, President ; Mr. Sonny Francisco, Chairman of the Board; Ms. Anne Francisco, AFFI Assistant to the Expo Chairman.
Image by: Monch "Monchster" Henares.

The Association of the Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) announced today the much-awaited Franchise and Business Expo to be held on September 29 to October 1, 2017 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Scan GCash Mobile App To Pay For Food and Drinks at Mercato Centrale

By Arabelle Jimenez Sunday, September 17, 2017 business , gcash , globe telecom gcash , mercato centrale bgc

Wide variety of food at Mercato Centrale in Bonifacio Global City.

Cashless? Have no fear if your mobile phone is near. The future of paying through Globe's GCash is here.

Olay Unveils New and Improved Line for the Modern Filipina

By Arabelle Jimenez Friday, September 15, 2017 beauty , chandara olay , charo santos-cancio olay , david khoo , health , health and beauty , janelle salvador olay , lifestyle , olay new formula , olay philippines , olay regenerist , pia wurtzbach olay , skin care

Ms. Universe Pia Wurtzback and Charo Santos-Cancio with Olay Philippines Team led by Brand Manager Chandana Sunder, and Prinicipal Science Expert David Khoo during the launch of Olay's new line held at Shangrila The Fort on September 12, 2017.

It was an exciting day to witness the launch of Olay’s newly re-engineered formulas at the Shangrila Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.

Monchster's live interview of Olay's Brand Manager Chandana Sunder and Olay's Principal Science Expert David Khoo.

Present during the unveiling of this ageless beauty product were Olay's Principal Science Expert David Khoo, and Chandana Sunder, Olay's Brand Manager.