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Golden Haven launches international campaign for OFWs
Golden Haven, the country’s leading memorial park developer, has launched its GO! International campaign, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to help overseas Filipino workers secure their financial future......»»
DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health......»»
'Iwas Paputok' Campaign: BAN Toxics Collaborates with Schools to Prevent and Reduce Firecracker-Related Injuries
Toxics watchdog group, BAN Toxics, and Toro Hills Elementary School in Quezon City launched an "Iwas Paputok" (Avoid Fireworks) campaign with 2,000 participants, urging the public to avoid firecrackers and fireworks for health and environmental reasons, promoting a toxic-free and waste-free Christmas and New Year celebration.The event was timely given the recent tragic incident in Lapu-Lapu City, where a f.....»»
Merry, stylish Christmas with limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink
Experience a Merry, Stylish Christmas with the Limited Edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink vivo is spreading holiday cheer with the launch of the limited edition Rose Pink variant of the vivo V29 5G, set to add a touch of warmth and romance to your Christmas celebrations. Available from December 1, this enchanting device boasts a unique visual allure and a host of features designed to elevate your holiday moments. The Christmas limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink is a stunning embodiment of elegance, capturing the essence of the season with its delicate pink hue, gradient hues, and textured ripples. The 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 2800×1260 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz PWM dimming support ensures a smooth and clear visual experience, while its slim 7.46mm profile and lightweight 186g design offer a perfect fusion of style and portability. Fear not as you dive into the holiday hustle, as the V29 5G's 4600mAh all-day battery and 80W fast charge technology ensure swift and efficient charging to keep up with your festive activities. Capture the magic with the advanced camera setup, including a 50MP OIS main camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor, and a 50MP front camera, allowing you to cherish every festive moment. What's more, the Make A Wish campaign by vivo offers the chance to win exclusive gifts, including the Christmas limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink. Visit vivoglobal.ph/what-is-your-christmas-wish to join the festivities and embrace a Christmas filled with surprises and warmth. The Christmas limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink will be available from December 1. If Rose Pink isn't your hue, the V29 5G is also available in Starry Purple and Magic Maroon at 12GB + 256GB for Php 24,999 and 12GB + 512GB for Php 26,999. Additionally, the more affordable vivo V29e 5G in Crystal Blue and Forest Black at 12GB + 256GB is now available for only Php 18,999. Spread the festive cheer and unwrap the perfect holiday companion by visiting vivo's official website, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and physical stores nationwide. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
DCPO activates Oplan Defense for Davao City security after MSU-Marawi blast
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has activated Oplan Defense in response to the powerful explosion that occurred during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University-Marawi's gym on December 2, 2023. Under the directive of DCPO Director Police Colonel Alberto Lupaz, all 19 police stations are leading the Oplan Defense, which involves conducting restrictive vehicle checks and border controls. The DCPO has also collaborated with other government and security agencies, particularly the Task Force Davao (TFD), to maintain peace and order in the city. DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Tuazon emphasized the coordination with other agencies to ensure peace and order throughout the city, especially during the Christmas Fiesta. The city remains on high alert, with personnel deployed in major Catholic churches and mosques and a one-entrance-and-exit policy implemented in these worship places. Tuazon highlighted the strengthening of the Davao defense system through checkpoints and police visibility in churches. In a press briefing, Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division, affirmed continuous security monitoring in their jurisdiction following the bombing at MSU-Marawi. Oplan Defense is DCPO’s campaign against criminality and terrorism, aiming to preemptively secure residents and visitors of the area. The Police Provincial Office of Lanao del Sur (PPO-Lanao del Sur) has formed a Special Investigation Task Group-MSU Marawi (SITG-MSU Marawi) to expedite the investigation process, as two persons of interest linked to the DI-Maute group, a radical Islamic terrorist connected to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), have been identified. The blast resulted in four deaths and over 50 injuries, including students, academic professionals, and members of the Catholic ministries. The city urges the public not to believe in fake news about the Marawi bombing suspect. In summary, DCPO has activated Oplan Defense to secure Davao City in response to the MSU-Marawi blast, collaborating with other agencies to maintain peace and order while intensifying security measures and investigation efforts......»»
EcoWaste Coalition Bares Illegal Sale of Uncertified Christmas Lights
Quezon City. As part of its campaign towards a zero waste and toxics-free observance of the yuletide season, the EcoWaste Coalition has sounded the alarm over the sale of uncertified Christmas lights in the market. To support the ongoing drive led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) against unauthorized Christmas lights, the EcoWaste […].....»»
Jollibee’s Nationwide Joyful Christmas Stores Light Up the Holiday Season
Filipinos have always eagerly anticipated Christmas and most consider this as their favorite time of the year. In fact, the Philippines is known as the country with the longest celebration of Christmas! To further make the holiday season more joyful, Jollibee launched its Christmas campaign last October. The theme of “Make it Christmas with Jollibee […].....»»
Five Christmas Movies to Watch for a Perfect Holiday Bonding
As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with loved ones to watch heartwarming Christmas movies. Whether you’re seeking classic tales of love and joy, animated adventures, or a touch of humor, there’s a Christmas film for everyone. Here are five must-watch Christmas movies that will undoubtedly put you in the holiday.....»»
Joy gift
Over the past two decades, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services has enabled rewarding experiences for over 4,000 corporate clients and their employees in the Philippines. This year, the company brings an extra sparkle to gift-giving with its first Christmas campaign carrying their new brand, Pluxee. Pluxee, a Sodexo company, ushers in the holiday season with a range of promotions to make it easier for corporate clients to upgrade their rewards and recognition efforts, and open up a world of opportunities for their recipients. Dubbed as “Magical ConneXions, the campaign aims to bring more joy to employees, partners, and consumers with a focus on convenient, relevant digital gifting solutions. “As Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services transitions to Pluxee, clients can count on our heritage of expertise and global perspective on innovation to elevate employee experience and engagement. The wordplay of X in Magical ConneXions represents the importance of our relationships with clients, merchants and consumers in everything that we do,” said marketing director Sharon K. Velasco. The post Joy gift appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Approvals drop
Double-digit drops were seen in the trust and approval ratings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, as published by Pulse Asia. These numbers may have been normal for certain officials of past administrations, but for Marcos and Duterte, these figures could be unsettling. We must be reminded that our top officials were elected by the majority of the voting public in a virtual landslide against their competition. Further, this steep decline was not realized by our previous populist president. Thus, this should be taken seriously by our leaders. President Marcos Jr. downplayed the decline, saying he was “not surprised” by it. He correctly pointed out that among the reasons for the drop would be the government’s failure to lower the price of rice — a campaign promise often repeated. Another reason could be his concurrent holding of the Agriculture Secretary position, which is a delicate Cabinet post since it relates directly to bringing food to the table of every Filipino. Rice matters in the Filipino household. The United States Department of Agriculture reported that the Philippines is now the world’s top rice importer, overtaking China. According to its report titled “Grain: World Markets and Trade,” the USDA projected that the Philippines would reach 3.8 million metric tons of rice imports for the marketing year 2023-2024, compared to China’s decreased projection of 3.5 million MT. This is a sad statistic, considering the Philippines used to be known as a leading rice producer, even the go-to country for our neighbors to learn about rice production. Our Banaue Rice Terraces is a heritage and tourist site that may very well belong in a museum since rice irrigation may be a thing of the past. Food security was a campaign promise that should be endeavored to be achieved. There is no rice crisis because of the incessant importation of rice by prominent businessmen, but it has become difficult to encourage other investors to put their capital into rice farming. The government should provide the answer by incentivizing farmers and businesses to invest in rice farming, but all this is easier said than done. As for our Vice President, her ratings drop should be related to the controversial confidential and intelligence funds she defended heavily in the budget hearings. I cannot fathom a worthy explanation for why the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education should have P650 million in these funds without proper accounting and explanation. As for the reported realignment of these funds by the House of Representatives to agencies tasked with the protection of our national sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, we are still waiting to see if this will happen after it hurdles the Senate and is later signed by the President. The ratings drop may be ignored, but it’s continuing cannot be risked. The ratings can be expected to rise, especially if the surveys are taken during the Christmas season when the Filipino nation becomes forgiving. The leadership should take concrete action on how to cause an uptick, such as by providing concrete solutions to the promises made during the campaign. If something can be learned from former President Rodrigo Duterte, it would help to be very visible locally to show your genuine and sincere compassion and empathy for your countrymen. But as I have written before, it is unfair to compare two leaders with varying styles. Let’s trust our President, and he has the privilege of time to make a huge turnaround. For comments, email him at darren.dejesus@gmail.com. The post Approvals drop appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Fuse Lending mulls tie-up with small lenders
Fuse Lending Inc., a subsidiary of Globe Telecom Inc., is exploring partnerships with community-based stores and small lenders like cooperatives to provide business loans to more micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs. “We have no partnerships with cooperatives but there are discussions with some. Nothing is final yet. But we’re always open to partnerships,” Baby Aquino, Fuse vice president for strategy and chief of product, told the Daily Tribune last Wednesday at an event by GCash and Fuse entitled “Borrow for Tomorrow” in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Fuse and Globe’s GCash provide a range of loan products using the mobile app. Fuse said 35 percent of its P100-billion loan disbursements as of July went to MSMEs. In terms of client locations, 70 percent are based in Metro Manila. Best way to reach the market “There are many who have expressed interest in partnering with us. We have a dedicated department for big partnerships but it also focuses on tapping retail shops and sari-sari stores. This is the best way to reach the market,” Aquino said Aquino said the firm is maximizing artificial intelligence or AI to determine possible business loan borrowers based on their behaviors when using GCash’s various transactions. “We’re using AI because customers don’t declare all the time that they are doing retail business on the side. For these customers, we give different communications or messages,” she said. Based on clients’ feedback, Aquino said many MSME owners need bigger amounts but for short-term use. “We continue to explore other products which can offer bigger loan amounts. Retail shops really appreciate that we can enable them to have stocks for their products but with GGives because they often are not able to sell all their inventory in one day or short period of time,” Aquino explained. GLoan offers credit up to P125,000 on a one-at-a-time disbursement with repayment period of up to 24 months. GGives, on the other hand, offer multiple loans at the same time with a total amount of up to P125,000 which is paid in installments. Campaign in public markets As the Christmas season starts in the Philippines as early as this month, she said Fuse and GCash will be putting up campaigns, including financial literacy activities, in various public areas including public markets to reach MSMEs that will be setting up their stalls to sell products for Christmas gifts. “We’ll not stop and focus on MSMEs because there are still many of them to serve. They can use bigger credit amounts to buy additional stocks of their products and so increase their sales, as well,” Aquino said. GCash’s marketplace links clients with financing firms and banks that can provide bigger amounts for long-term goals, such as purchase of equipment or real estate. The post Fuse Lending mulls tie-up with small lenders appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Skin care must-haves
Lush surprises for movie fans The fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush recently released an exclusive product collection after the success of Nintendo+ Illumination’s animated action comedy The Super Mario Bros. Movie, featuring a Princess Peach body spray, Mario and Luigi shower gels and a first-of-its-kind ‘surprise’ mystery Question Block bath bomb with power-up soaps hidden inside. Exclusively available in Lush stores, on the Lush app and online at Lush.com.ph, the Lush X The Super Mario Bros. Movie collection gives fans the chance to get their hands on a limited-edition eight-piece range based on some of the most popular characters from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The first product of its kind, that Lush has never created before is the Question Block bath bomb with a hidden collectible power-up soap inside, each with its own unique fragrance and color. There are six to choose from — mischievous mushrooms to the elusive and exclusive gold star. Vitamin E still hydration winner An icon since the 70s, The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range remains a hydration hero, filled with skin-loving ingredients suitable for every skin type, tone and texture. Today, it remains a cross-generational hero as its full range has a bit of a make-over. Get started with the Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash and Vitamin E Cream Cleanser. Then use the Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash which is perfect for daily cleansing, leaving your skin feeling clean, soft and refreshed. The Vitamin E Moisturising Toner is the perfect post-cleanse partner that sweeps up any lingering impurities. Lastly, the Vitamin E Moisture Day and Night Creams have an iconic formula that will boost skin’s hydration by 38 percent for eight hours. Healthy skin is radiant Cetaphil, a renowned skincare brand, launched its Global Skin Awareness Month campaign for the second year. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of proper skincare and provide dermatologist-approved solutions to individuals with sensitive skin. For individuals with sensitive and dry skin, Gentle Skin Cleanser is clinically proven to provide continuous hydration to protect skin against dryness, while Moisturizing Lotion is clinically proven to soothe and provide lasting 48-hour hydration instantly. For dull and uneven skin tone, the Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance line is recommended for consumers experiencing hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. The Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance line is clinically proven to visibly brighten skin without causing damage to the skin barrier. It is specifically designed for sensitive skin and is a proven regimen to diminish the appearance of dark spots and improve skin’s radiance in just as early as 14 days. The post Skin care must-haves appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
My Alphabet Bucket List
There’s this cool improv game called ABC Soap, and it’s basically running a scene where the players ask for a long word prompt, then use the letters of that word to start the sentences of their scene with. This is a derivative of the original Alphabet Game, which uses the letter sequence of the alphabet to play a scene. I wanna make this piece fun by combining my topic of bucket list and the Alphabet Game. I’ll try to be as “improvisational” about it as I can, in the spirit of the game — so I won’t overthink, and also not over-explain, just write what’s top of mind and top of heart. Let’s see what comes up! A — Adventures, because life is a daring adventure or nothing, and I intend to be on the lookout for unusual and exciting things that appeal greatly to me and just go for it! B — Broadway, because I love theater, especially musical theater, and want to experience watching the best productions in the Great White Way. And Breakthroughs, which means growth! C — Coaching career that’s thriving, because it’s my spiritual career, and my social entrepreneurship vehicle of choice. D — Dogs, which everyone knows I love, and I intend to always have a couple of furbabies in my life. And Drum lessons, because I’m a self-taught drummer, and would love to get better at it. [caption id="attachment_134224" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF pexels/bluebird | I INTEND to have a couple of furbabies in my life.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_134224" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF pexels/bluebird | I INTEND to have a couple of furbabies in my life.[/caption] E — Event for top coaches and other helping professionals, a dream project that I will put together, hopefully sooner rather than later. F — Flower garden, because I love flowers, and I wanna have a flower garden in my terrace, or in a future bigger house with space for an honest-to-goodness garden. G — Go-with-the-flow, because this is my mantra of choice, and something I want to imbibe as a habit. H — Heartwarming stuff, like conversations, books, films, experiences, which I intend to fill my life with. I — Improv, which is my past-time of choice—both performing and watching, and I would like to develop an Applied Improv workshop for coaches. J — Jive dance, which suits my personality, and I want to learn it while I can still skip and bounce around as the dance requires. K — Keepsakes, which I wish to gift my dearest and closest with; the goal is to give them something I own and value that suits them to a tee. L — Lightworker, which is a mission I’m working on to embody. M — Mommy’s 80th birthday celebration this year, which is something I want to organize and surprise her with (so ssssshhh). N — Nature trips, because we have a gorgeous planet, in spite of everything, and there’s still so much I have to discover and feast my senses on the world over. O — Oracle card deck, because this is another dream project of mine, and I want to create an inspired deck for my coaching Signature Program. P — Podcast, also a dream project, and something a number of friends have suggested I do; what a treat it would be to have animated conversations with people I admire and immortalize these exchanges in a podcast. [caption id="attachment_134225" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF UNSPLASH/COTTONBRO | DOING podcasts is a dream project of mine.[/caption] Q — Queenlike, which is my chosen way of being, plus basically the heart of my signature Dating Queen Program. R — Retreat space, because I would love to have my own perfect place to hold coaching retreats and workshops in. S — Self-love and self-care, which need to be constant, because we are worth it, and love is our birthright. T — Team for my coaching practice, one that’s after my own heart. And True love, because #goals! U — Uplifting stuff, which includes my column, a second (maybe even a third) book when the time is right, and a dream foundation—all for sharing blessings and giving back. V — Vacations, because I will always be work-play balanced, and travelling rocks. W — Women’s Circle, yet another dream project, run by myself and other like-minded women trainers. X -- Xmas traditions, because Christmas is love, family, and all things warm and cheery, and it’s never too late to create new traditions. Y — Youthfulness, because age is just a number, and I intend to remain young at heart. Z — Zeitgeist-inspired coaching practice, because I aim to always meet real needs that bring forth timely transformations. So this is how the rest of my life will look like if it were up to me. And no, it doesn’t have to happen in alphabetical order. Care to make your own Alphabet Bucket List? The post My Alphabet Bucket List appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Education campaign on heavy rains, Christmas lights to be held this week — Mandaue DRRMO
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — An education campaign on being vigilant on possible heavy rains and what to do when this happens, on the use of Christmas lights, and Mandaue City’s prohibition on the use of firecrackers, will be conducted starting this week by the Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO). Aside from […] The post Education campaign on heavy rains, Christmas lights to be held this week — Mandaue DRRMO appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vow against human trafficking
The Department of Justice on Sunday vowed to intensify the government’s campaign against all forms of online human trafficking following reports that students are offering a “Christmas sale” of their sensual photos and videos to buy gadgets for their distance-learning classes......»»
Fueling the Christmas Spirit: RAFI DACF Gives Joy to 1,900 Kids
While the new norm of wearing masks, social distancing and travel restrictions have changed the way we celebrate the holidays – no pandemic is going to stop us from celebrating the season of giving. Coined with the idea of a shoebox project campaign a few years back, the Dolores S. Aboitiz Children’s Fund of the […] The post Fueling the Christmas Spirit: RAFI DACF Gives Joy to 1,900 Kids appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Filipina De Jesus freshman campaign at Duke cut short by COVID-19 pandemic
Duke University announced that their women's basketball program will not play the remainder of the 2020-21 season on Christmas day (December 26, Manila time)......»»
CNN Philippines gives back to its audience through & lsquo;The Joy of Giving& rsquo;
The season is set as CNN Philippines celebrates another year of expressing gratitude through the Christmas campaign, ‘The Joy of Giving.’ As a treat to its audience, the network has lined up special programs as well as giveaway promos. .....»»
Saso banks P48.5 million in rookie year
Talk about being merry in this pandemic-hit Christmas season and Yuka Saso and her family couldn’t be any less happier after wrapping up her maiden pro campaign with a whopping P48,499,560 in earnings......»»
Hasbro strikes deal with WTF for & lsquo;Get Active with PJ Masks& rsquo;
Hasbro proudly announced a multi-territory partnership that will see its popular animated superhero property, PJ Masks, joining forces with the World Taekwondo Federation for a new partnership designed to engage children around the world in taekwondo through an exciting collaborative campaign. .....»»