12 Subs of Christmas, a year-ender treat from Subway Philippines

2020 is really extraordinary. Life has never been this challenging and this year did not only challenged a few groups of people, industry, or a country but it has affected all of us in ways big or small. Yet, there are things to be thankful for because we have seen compassion, care for others, helping hands, spirits lifting other spirits - to name a few.

Subway Melt and Steak and Cheese ordered from Subway ATC

So I guess before we bid goodbye to 2020 we deserve some treat, really awesome treat from Subway Philippines, for making this far and for surviving all the odds.

Starting Dec. 16 until Dec. 31, 2020, select Subway branches in the country are giving away 40% off on your second sub. Here is the full mechanics for the promo, 12 Fresh Subs of Christmas :

1. Buy (1) 6-inch sub + 16-oz drink and get the 2nd 6-inch sub at 40% Off.

2. Subs featured are Ham, Sliced Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Sliced Chicken & Ham, Smoked Chicken, Spicy Italian, Pulled Pork, Italian B.M.T, Steak & Cheese, Meatball Marinara, Subway Melt, Subway Club.

3. The 2nd sub at 40% off should either be of the same or lower value. Available for TAKE-OUT and DINE-IN only.

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You may be wondering how was I able to avail myself when I am from Laguna where there is no Subway branch near us that offers the promo. As the saying goes "if there's a will there's a way" I found the way to take out my favorite Subway Melt and Steak & Cheese, via booking with Angkas. My rider ordered in Subway Alabang Town Center branch smoothly. Once he reached the branch, he called me and then I talked to the staff about my order. The staff was very accomodating of my request and they are very knowledgeable of the promo mechanics. My orders were securely packed and they reached the destination in very good condition including the drinks. Of course, thanks to the rider too for being so patient because it was raining hard that day.

Before this pandemic, Subway has been my and my husband's go-to place when we want some fresh and delicious sandwiches. We just love their succulent meats and variations of bread to choose from. You can almost personalize your sandwich at Subway, which makes dining more exciting. Even now that there is an ongoing pandemic, they still maintain their good service and the excitement of ordering in Subway has never lost. 

To keep yourself updated on the ongoing and upcoming awesome deals from Subway Philippines, follow their social media pages.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/subwayphilippines

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/subwayphilippines/

United Bloggers Philippines 5th Year Thanksgiving Day 2020

2020 is a very extraordinary year. All of us were challenged. We all felt a different level of sadness, stress, anxiety, and fear at some point; but despite all of these we have to find a reason to celebrate. We have to celebrate the life we still have and as a way of giving thanks to the Lord, the United Bloggers Philippines continues to push through with the virtual Christmas Party 2020.

United Bloggers Philippines which was established in September 2015 by Ms. Adae Ang, is now being managed by one of the group admins and Adae's college BFF Bette Medina under Eunnies Events Management.

United Bloggers Philippines' primary mission is to spread love, good vibes, and good business among colleagues and its clientele. Its primary goal is to grow with one another as a family of bloggers, to work with harmony and respect and to be able to make a difference. The group firmly believes in the saying, “United we Stand, divided we fall.” 

For overflowing opportunities and learnings, UBP makes it a point to hold a yearly gathering. This is an avenue for everybody to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Not even COVID-19 can stop everyone from celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness! 


Thanks to all the generous sponsors for making this celebration possible.


JBL Philippines and MS. Claire

JBL has been in decades of experience in making speakers with excellent sound system and other equipment used for concert halls and event venues. To know more about them follow their social media accounts:

FB: JBL Philippines (https://facebook.com/JBLPhilippines )
Instagram: @jblph
Twitter: JBLPH

Geisler Maclang and Ms. Anne Tiangco

Website - http://www.geisermaclang.com
FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/GeiserMaclang


Herbalife Nutrition Philippines and Ms. Charmaine Pahate
A global leader in meal replacements, nutritional supplements and skin care products. Every day, more than 4 million Herbalife Nutrition shakes are consumed around the world.

https://www.herbalife.com.ph/about-us/
https://www.facebook.com/HerbalifePhilippines/


Tanduay Rum
https://www.facebook.com/TanduayRhumOfficial/
https://ph.tanduay.com/


Vibrant Wellness - Ms. Ghay

Offers health, beauty and wellness products that aims to improve peoples well being. To know more details you can check their FB Page and directly pm Ms Ghay in her FB Account (London Distributor)

https://www.facebook.com/vsnorthampton/
https://www.facebook.com/janeghay9
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Active Group of Companies
Active Group of Companies is a fully-integrated and full-service real estate conglomerate. Active has been in the industry for 50 fruitful years. Its latest projects are as follows : The Alcove, Mozzafiato and Porto Laiya.

Follow their social media accounts :

FB Page - https://web.facebook.com/ActiveLandLifestyle
https://www.facebook.com/alesi2019/videos/632503460709836/
For Inquiries & Tripping Pls. Contact: Marissa Tabor @ 09153323193

Evergreen Courtyard Event Place
Hilltop House event Place with a very cozy accommodation for your special day!

Features and amenities:
Living Room | Kitchen | Dining Room | Bathrooms | Balcony Garden View | Backyard Garden View

No need to travel on your wedding day. Relax, Sit Back and Enjoy the fresh air at EVERGREEN COURTYARD.

FB Page : https://www.facebook.com/evergreen.wedding.venue.silang.tagaytay


Casa Moriones

For over 20 years, Casa Moriones has been catering various events and over the years, they have gathered experience in understanding the needs of their clients and how to make their parties memorable and to stand out among the rest. They employ a nutritionist to ensure that the food to be served is of the best quality. Casa Moriones is located in Calamba, Laguna and they operate in Metro Manila and in the CALABARZON area.

CATERING SERVICES offered :

Wedding Receptions
Birthdays
Debuts
Baptismals
Corporate Events
Team Buildings

ELITE PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Complete Buffet Setup
Complete Dining Utensils
Waiter and Buffet Food Attendant
Round Tables with Floor length Tablecloth and Topper as Motif
Dressed Up Monoblock Chairs w/ Seat covers and Ribbons
Basic Flower Centerpiece
Linen Table Napkins

CONTACT NUMBERS
(049)5340785, (049)5360110, (049)5081353, 09176783128, 09985332152, 09178952741, 09173033128, 09178720611, 09177141388, 09175135673, 09778398808

Newlife Southwoods with Pastor James Magat

https://www.facebook.com/Nlsouthwoods/



Event Organizer : Eunnies Events Management
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/EunniesEvents/
Youtube : https://youtube.com/channel/UC_7lAo6CZPnC-SvhCR2dLrw
Website : https://eunnieseventsmanagementwithubp.blogspot.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/eunniesevents/

UBP Bloggers

Ann
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Aileen
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Joel
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Liberty
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Prelel
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Erica
https://www.facebook.com/poyauan.erica

Rona
https://www.facebook.com/mariarona.beltran

The Jerny
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Jane
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Maiko
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Claire
https://www.facebook.com/claire.p.santiago

Adae
https://www.facebook.com/adae2remember/

Nathalie
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The Adventurer
https://www.facebook.com/theadventurer.rgjoel5

Albert
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Cherry
https://www.facebook.com/thesouthgirltravels

Lee
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Zeus
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Trina
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Tin
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Vixzy
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Millete 
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Coleen
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Pauline
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Angeline
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Flor
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Special Thanks to our Lalamove Rider Blogger  

Diaryridesnipapsjoel RG  

(Big thanks to our Lalamove sponsor driver - he will be the one to send all our giveaways).

Bride and Rose - An ultimate Bride's Haven hosted a delightful reopening

An enchanting concept store for Brides and joyful wedding celebrations known as Bride and Rose has Reopened to showcase the best products and ideas.

Bride and Rose is a wedding concept store that ensures every bride is safe and relaxed by doing all wedding agendas under one roof and saves all the hassle of getting from one place to another due to massive traffic issues in the Philippines.

Bride and Rose is Brides-To-Be heaven that offers all solutions under one roof. The co-working space is filled with physical samples of everything that makes it a One-Stop-Shop for your
wedding day requirements.

Western countries were already following this idea, and for the first time, someone realized the need for such a wedding store in the Philippines. Bride and Rose have brought new business trends in the area of wedding planning and retail stores.

They want the brides to enjoy the process of planning their big day that is supposed to be a source of happiness, not panic attacks. Bride and Rose is a bridal boutique claiming that their
brides get the broadest range of wedding dresses. These wedding gowns are available in a wide variety and are creations of both local and international designers.

Bride and Rose offers different membership plans that fit every bride’s needs. They even offer their whole store exclusively to have an exclusive dress-up party, bridal shower, or any intimate affair. Additional elements to adorn these precious memories are cocktail drinks, decors, music, provided with personal assistants. The brand also helps the clients hire a hair and makeup artist, photographer, and stylist to complete the experience.

"It was a long and stressful journey to turn this idea into reality, but all the efforts were worth the support we have received from our team and partners. We offer everything that people need to pull out picture-perfect bridal showers, boudoir sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception, and honeymoon trips. After the soft launch, this Grand re-opening is our way of welcoming people to cherish happiness after the Pandemic blues." ~Trishie Dela Cruz, CEO of Bride and Rose

This dynamic store collaborates with several local and international suppliers to offer a wide range of prices and options for the brides. Their customers can get a perfect fitting from the choice of more than a hundred sample dresses.

RTW(Ready To Wear) and bespoke wedding gowns cost from 20,000.00php to 150,000.00php, and the Entourage collection begins at 2,500.00php.

This unique concept shop is a sigh of relief for the brides that would be happy to indulge in elegant couture by renowned designers around the world, including:
• Papilio Bridal
• Nora Noviano Sposa
• Victoria Soprano Group
• Elly Haute Couture
• Katherine Joyce Paris
• Berta (Coming Soon)
• Patricia Santos of PS Officiel
• Disegno Dado
• Nicole Lim Ph.

Along with more than a thousand adorable gown styles in catalogs, a bride can find cake samples from Audrey's Pastry Boutique. Bride and Rose can organize fascinating destination
wedding celebrations in Bali, Indonesia, and Europe. They offer graceful venues in Tuscany, Italy, such as Villa Gambarai, Chateau Challain, Villa Grabau, and La Corte Dei Papi that add serenity to these memories. They also have the following partner suppliers from the Philippines, USA, Japan, and Hong Kong:

• The couples can find a sophisticated Invitation template according to their taste from the vast array of choices. The Fine Press from Jakarta, Indonesia, The Whale Whispers from Hong Kong, and Sophia's Party Favors are distinctive partner brands.
• Souvenirs such as curated boxes, a perfume with custom boxes, soothes and teas, and others are featured by Simply G, VVandCoPh, EAI Handicrafts, La Vie En Rose Sweets, and Essentials HG Studio.
• Bridal Shoes from Bella Belle Shoes USA are coming into the store.
• Venue Styling is an expert curation from Randy Lazaro, Teddy Manuel, and Shabby and Chic Style Studio.
• World-Class Catering Services and Venues from the top culinary school- Enderun Events.
• They also have Kate Spade New York's Wedding Planner and Mrs. Bridal Notebook to write down the wedding plans and schedules.
• The accessories section portrays the creative sophistication of Athena Bridals and jewelry by Christopher Munar. Another fine collection of rings and jewels from Brilyo Jewelry and Fiery Jewelry and Watches are the highlight.
• One can see some elegant robes by Jazel Sy and Intissimo and Entourage gowns from Shabby Chic Style Studio and Tess Creations.
• Bride’s makeup, photography, and videography are also something couples can avail of from Bride and Rose's brand partners HG Studio and Nice Print Photography.
• A wedding is incomplete without a romantic travel plan. DLC Backpackers and Travel Expert set up by the honeymoon for Bride and Rose’s clients. And Bridal Cars from Philippine Rent A Car
• Bride and Rose is an informative co-working space equipped with guide books and informative booklets such as "The Perfect Wedding Reception Details, Wedding Planning 101, Mother of The Bride, The Big Book of Wedding Planning," and more!


Brides can purchase accessories such as masks, planner notebooks, calligraphy pens, bridal bags/clutches, Jewelry Boxes, lingeries, bridal shoes, and veils right away.

Bride and Rose had a soft launch last year in December, a masterpiece by La Belle Fete. However, due to the Pandemic adversity, the business had to face many difficulties throughout this year. The young multi-talented owner, Trishie dela Cruz, did not lose hope, and eventually, Bride and Rose are back with the best brands and wedding plans for their clients.

There was a grand reopening party on 22nd October 2020, a full-day event, including a photo and video shoot, ribbon cutting, and afternoon cocktail party. It was a lush and graceful gathering adorned by founder Trishie Dela Cruz, her husband Dom Alferez, and several sponsors, partners, celebrities, and friends.

A few highlights of the event are influencer guests, including Heather Vicencio, Melchielle Gerodias from Flying Indays, Shanika Silverio, Hanna Capinpin, Denise Heredia, and Charlene representing Hakunamachata. There were some lovely giveaways, courtesy of Soon To Be Mrs. Bridal Notebook, Essentials by HG Studio, Athena Classics, Terrestrimin, and Flounce Masks.

It was an extravaganza of excitement, charisma, and elegance representing the artistry of The Tablespread Co., Mix Balloonery and Surprises, and Shabby Chic Style Studio. The elegant lights and soothing music were craftsmanship from Beats N Snap. RAF Events and Photobooth, Troika, Audrey's Pastries, and Nicole Lim Ph made precious memories for eyes and palates.

The fancy event with flowers and bouquets from La Bella Rosa, Project Art Ph, Belle Fleurs Manila, Mary Mars Flowers and Gifts, and VGrace Ph felt dreamy. The gorgeous Steffi Blair of Pretty Looks, beautiful Haze Gonzales of HG Studio & dazzling Jose Sacramento of CCYG Korean restaurant was a significant part of the Bride and Rose reopening event.

After the re-opening event, many influencers and brides-to-be admired the Bride and Rose’s 2-weeks campaign- a series of posts expressing their emotional brand struggles and success stories were done in their Social Media pages highlighting the official MTV shoot of the reopening day entitled “A Dress Up Affair” posted on Instagram Live with Creative Director Thian Rodriguez.

Bride and Rose have much more to offer for Soon-To-Be-Brides and couples who want a one-of-a-kind and hassle-free wedding planning experience! For more information, visit www.brideandrose.com.

China Daily Gathers Media Leaders and Experts To Discuss Reporting and Operations Strategies Amid the Pandemic

Co-organized by China Daily, University of International Business and Economics, Shanghai International Studies University and Asia News Network, a panel discussion session themed “COVID-19 and Impacts on the Media” was held virtually on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Media leaders and experts joined the event online and discussed how reporting strategies and operations of the media have changed amid the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Mr. Zhou Shuchun, Standing Committee member of the CPPCC National Committee and Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of China Daily, delivered the welcoming remarks. He said Chinese media colleagues have braved hardship and danger to record heart-warming battles to tell the story of China’s fight against the pandemic, which boosted the morale of frontline warriors.

Later, Dr. John Gong, Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics; and Dr. Debao Xiang, Professor of School of Journalism and Communication, Shanghai International Studies University; shared their insights on the topic.

John Gong pointed out that the model of the media is changing. “Now people are more and more receiving messages through relays of information. What this difference makes is that, in order for the message to be relayed, there is a tendency for the message to go extreme. You’re moving into a world where you have those short snackable video clips kinds of product that people tend to use or like to watch. There’s no difference between fact and opinion-editorial. It is now even more difficult for readers to get information that is objective, fact-based. Traditional media need to tighten their seatbelt and stick to what they are doing. If you have to sacrifice your journalistic standard for traffic volume, this is deplorable. The government needs to take actions. I think we have quite a strong government here in China that looks after this disinformation and misinformation,” he said.

Debao Xiang pointed out that the pandemic’s impact on the industry is both negative and positive. “There is a decrease in the average media budget due to the coronavirus. Around 35,000 journalists in the US have been laid off and faced pay cuts amid the pandemic. This is not only influenced by COVID-19 but also the impact of the new technologies. But audience trust for journalists has increased ...this is a good phenomenon for the journalism industry,” he said.

Dr. DJ Clark and Pana Janviroj moderate the panel discussion.

Insight Spotlight was followed by a panel discussion which was moderated by Mr. Pana Janviroj, Executive Director, Asia News Network; and Dr. DJ Clark, Multimedia Director, China Daily Asia Pacific. Prominent leaders from media companies and experts joined the panel discussion. They were: Mr. Zhiming Chen, Deputy Director of International News Department, China Daily; Mr. Choo Joon Kian, Deputy Editor in Chief, Sin Chew Daily; Mr. Philip Golingai, News Editor, The Star; Mr. Ziaul Hoque, News Editor, The Daily Star; Ms. Vivian Hsiao, Reporter, China Post; Mr. Min Thaw Htut, Executive Director, Eleven Media Group; Mr. Nitish Kapoor, ANN Editorial Coordinator, The Statesman; Ms. Juliet Labog-Javellana, Associate Publisher, Philippine Daily Inquirer; and Mr. Ly Tayseng, CEO, Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia. They examined the implications of COVID-19 on the media industry. They discussed the future development of the media industry.

Pana Janviroj pointed out that many Asian media appear to be weathering the storms better than expected. But more importantly there is a consensus from bottom to top of the newsrooms, despite the dwindling resources and advertising revenue plunges, the relentless determination to do their jobs. “Those are to bring accurate reportings to readers and keep them well informed. The reporters are determined to do their jobs because readers and public at large appreciate their works. The Covid-19 era has endowed long awaited public appreciation of mainstream national media and journalism,” he said.

Zhiming Chen highlighted that technology has played a key role to contain the 2020 virus. “As a news organization with global reach, China Daily is fortunate to have offices and reporters worldwide. This means, during critical moments in COVID-19 coverage, we have nose, eyes, ears on spot. This kind of local presence was invaluable for us,” he said.

Choo Joon Kian said Sin Chew Daily has not laid off or had pay cuts for anyone. The company has officially launched a membership scheme. He said that the number of members has increased to 240,000 and their e-papers have increased by 5 percent. The company plans to set up a paywall on Apple next year.

Philip Golingai said, “For me, with the retrenchment in most of the media organizations in Malaysia and also downsizing and some closures, having at least three to five news organizations is very promising for us. Roughly, that’s the situation for us.”

Ziaul Hoque said the COVID-19’s impact has been unsettling. “Our revenue went down two- thirds. There have been job cuts but they are not related to the pandemic. For workload, we have to adapt to these situations because it is the demand of the time. I think it’s a positive thing, in the sense that what we had to do, it expedited the process (to digitalization). We had to remodel business models,” he said.

Vivian Hsiao said she saw a bump in the number of readers in the beginning. “When covering the COVID-19 pandemic, our readers really needed to know what’s going on. I think the responsibility of the media increased greatly this year, but we have to be careful in covering the pandemic and provide accurate information because we wanted to give our readers the current information. But we also wanted to avoid creating unnecessary panic among them as well,” she said.

Min Thaw Htut said revenues from print advertising have declined. But that decline has been covered by digital investments. “Even though our core content is news, we have also diversified our content. The main lesson I have learned is that we have to remain trustworthy, reliable, and independent to do our main core functions. The other thing that we have to be mindful of is that the attention for eyeballs is very competitive. How do we survive this? It’s by creating good quality news,” he said.

Nitish Kapoor said revenue was going down at the start of the pandemic. “But with an increase in internet users, we have gained revenue. Eventually, we’ll get long-term benefits for sure. It will surely come back to us,” she said.

Juliet Labog-Javellana pointed out that one of the positive impacts of COVID-19 for the media is it provided the impetus to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. “So what the Inquirer did was to move quickly to different platforms like we hosted more than a dozen webinars; print journalists went into podcast....we published newsletters. Because most of our staff are working from home so maybe the big challenge during this pandemic is that media’s access to government officials has been limited because there are no face-to-face press conferences. Officials can mute you online. There’s no opportunity to grill officials. The Inquirer had to leverage our credibility to counter the ‘disinfodemic’ about COVID-19 which posed a danger to people’s lives,” she said.

Ly Tayseng said, “This year, we didn’t have to retrench staff. This year, our advertising for printed media

was reduced by 30 percent, but our subscription number has remained the same. Our digital revenue is increasing, but it is not significant. If the advertising revenue keeps dropping, I think there may be an impact for next year.”

About China Daily

Founded in 1981, China Daily covers 33 million readers and users worldwide through diversified platforms, including newspapers, websites, and mobiles and social media. The number of China Daily’s followers has now reached 55 million on Weibo, 9.5 million on the WeChat Blog platform, 99 million on Facebook and another 4.39 million on Twitter.

About China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable

The China Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable is a by-invitation network of movers and shakers in Asia, providing platforms for focused dialogue, issue investigation and possible collective action on strategic issues relating to Asia’s economic, business and social development. Our aim is to enhance communication and increase mutual understanding between China, Asian and Western countries. Roundtable events are held in major cities across Asia.

Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol welcomes Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati, and kids as brand ambassadors

 Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol continues its campaign to be Filipino families’ ally in germ protection in the new normal as they welcome newlyweds, Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati, together with their adorable kids Zion and Kai, as their brand ambassadors.

Adjusting to the New Normal with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol

Richard and Sarah, who got married in a solemn ceremony earlier this year, celebrated their new life together in quarantine. While being stuck at home was an opportunity for them to spend more time together as a family—planting, painting, and playing all sorts of games, they also needed to go through a lot of adjustments as a family. 

One adjustment that they had to do was to look for better ways to protect their family against germs, with the threat of the virus still continuing up until now. They found their newest ally in Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol, which promises a higher level of protection against germs and viruses. 

“We believe in innovative products. Not only does Defensil come from a company we trust, Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol is also recommended by experts,” said Sarah. 

“And since we use alcohol more frequently to sanitize, I also like how it not only kills germs and bacteria but also has moisturizer to not dry our skin,” she added. 

 

One way to prevent the spread of germs is regular disinfection of hands and high touch surfaces using rubbing alcohol. To provide a higher level of defense against germs in the new normal, the Philippine Society for Microbiology is recommending Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol.

Created by Beauty Elements Ventures Inc, Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol kills 99.9% of germs to give Richard and Sarah’s family the peace of mind that they are well-defended. It starts to kill germs on contact and upon constant use, provides up to 12-hour protection.

New Normal Holidays

Celebrating the holidays is surely going to be different for the Gutierrez family this year. For Richard and Sarah, social distancing is something that they’re keeping in mind as they celebrate the holiday season, along with making sure that everyone sanitizes and disinfects using Defensil. 

The family wishes to go on a local holiday trip with the family bringing their new ally, Defensil. With this, Sarah shares three simple tips to fellow parents on how to keep their family safe from germs during the holiday season. 

First, social distancing is a must. Second, always wear a mask. It is important for parents to teach their kids the importance of wearing masks, which help to prevent the transmission of the virus. And, lastly, always disinfect with alcohol that makes sure you and the family are well-defended— like Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol. 

To know more about Richard and Sarah’s newest ally, Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/defensil.philippines. 

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*Defensil 70% Isopropyl Alcohol was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli or E. coli and Candida albicans

Truth x Lakay Gaming Smashes Php 50,000 Donation Drive Goal to Raise Financial Aid for Those Affected by Typhoon Rolly and Ulysses

 Since officially launching the “Truth x Lakay Gaming” official Facebook Gaming page of ONE Championship Filipino mixed martial arts heroes and World Champions, the following has grown immensely with thousands of fans wanting to witness their favorite stars play the most popular games of today.

It’s been a tremendous platform so far, and one that has been recently mobilized to raise funds for charity.

Launched on 2 December, ONE Championship and ONE Esports (who manages the page) partnered with Save the Children Philippines in a fundraising activity to help victims of the recent string of typhoons that ravaged parts of the country.

An official message on the page wrote:

“We are absolutely heartbroken to see the devastation brought about by Typhoon Rolly and Ulysses. That’s why we are joining Save the Children Philippines to raise funds for aid and relief. Join us on Sat, 5 Dec with two charity streams and stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise from ONE Esports when you make a donation! We will also be giving away 20% discount codes for shop.oneesports.gg/ to all donors. Watch us stream, and make a donation at bit.ly/truthlakaysave. Let us help where we can.”

Stars such as ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, former champions Eduard Folayang and Kevin Belingon came together to live steam to raise funds to aid those affected by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses that hit the Philippines in late 2020.

The country, which lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, is subject to numerous natural disasters, including powerful typhoons, multiple times every year. The country welcomes support through all means, and this latest campaign has certainly leveraged its athlete star power. 

“I think this is an amazing opportunity to give back to the people and the fans who have supported our careers,” said the 24-year-old World Champion Pacio.

“We are glad to be able to help where we can, even in our own small way. I’m sure the funds we’ve raised here will be of great use, and we’re looking forward to participating in more of these campaigns in the future. It’s important that we give each other a helping hand, especially in these difficult times. We’re willing to do what we can do for our fellow Filipinos.”

The campaign (https://donate.savethechildren.net/campaigns/truthlakay) has since shattered its Php 50,000 goal, raising over Php 55,541 currently with two days remaining in the two week donation drive.

Info about TruthXLakayGaming

Truth x Lakay Gaming is the official Facebook Gaming page of ONE Championship Filipino mixed martial arts heroes and World Champions Brandon “The Truth” Vera, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon. Tune-in for the ultimate Mobile Legends showdown. Savage plays, legendary takedowns, unstoppable combos – you want it, they've got it. Brought to you by ONE Championship and ONE Esports, join the athletes as they #GameAsONE.

https://www.facebook.com/truthlakaygaming/

 

Save the Children #GamingTuesday:

#GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, as the International Day of Giving Back.  The day has gone global, with more than 200 community campaigns across the United States and national movements in more than 60 countries. It has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

#GamingTuesday is an initiative created to unify the gaming community and celebrate the International day of giving back by coming together to fundraise and help Save the Children give kids across the world a brighter future.

Videos streams from the Campaign:

https://www.facebook.com/truthlakaygaming/photos/a.153677689794618/194808509014869/

https://www.facebook.com/114620553700332/videos/817919432334734

https://www.facebook.com/114620553700332/videos/1819110644938525

5 Quick and Easy Last-Minute Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas From TikTok

Looking for last-minute gifts that you can DIY in an instant? Here are a few ideas from TikTok.

Handmade gifts are always nice to receive, especially at Christmastime. These presents show extra thoughtfulness and care from the giver to the recipient, no matter how simple they may be. They're usually budget-friendly, too!

DIY gifts don't need to be complicated in order to be special, and there are many crafty projects online that you can complete in an instant for last-minute gift-giving. TikTok actually has a lot of them, along with other holiday-themed projects and tutorials shared by crafty creators on the app. Here are five videos that show easy to make handmade gifts that you can complete just in time for Christmas. 

Know how to sew? You can turn old clothing into a whole new outfit for someone special this Christmas. Check out this video for inspiration. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@jessreneevega/video/6797971842440154374 

There's so much you can do with just popsicle sticks and hot glue. Here's an idea for a DIY lamp made with these two materials and a lightbulb socket. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@darcycaldwell1/video/6799318552739450118 

These tiny handmade notebooks are perfect for anyone who likes doodling, making lists, or writing down ideas on the go. They can easily fit into a bag or pocket, and you can customize their covers to suit the recipient's style.  

https://www.tiktok.com/@flowmasters/video/6814538715164101893

This handmade paper bouquet card is a great gift to give a loved one. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@besassique/video/6791353743263780101

Need a nice holiday present for bigger kids and teens? This DIY Decision Maker Machine is something they might really enjoy. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@techbuildermontage/video/6881046826724756737 

Finish off your gift wrapping with a personalized Christmas card that you can easily make on your computer. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@gianborlongan/video/6867335273659763969 

Spread joy and Christmas cheer among your loved ones by giving them a handmade gift this season. Don't forget to share your best holiday moments with friends and followers on TikTok, too! Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today to get started.

Rising Era Dynasty (RED) helps Typhoon Rolly and Ulysses victims in Marikina, Albay, San Mateo, Rizal, and Isabela

“Wealth is not to feed our egos, but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.” – Andrew Carnegie

Such is the case for health and wellness distributor, Rising Era Dynasty Inc. (RED) as they reach out to Typhoon Rolly and Ulysses victims in Marikina, Tiwi in Albay, San Mateo, Rizal and Soliven, Isabela in Cagayan Valley. In every strong storm that hits the country, these places have always fallen deep into the waters that is why RED chose to aid them with necessary goods to help them ease with the suffering they went through.

In its goal to provide relief efforts to families and individuals severely affected by these back-to-back storms, RED has set up donation drives to those hard-hit areas mentioned.

Usually, in cases like these, what the victims need are essential goods and food to keep them strong so they can stand up again and pick up where they fell off. RED understands their plight and sends off staff to provide water, rice, noodles, canned goods, and other essentials to around 800 families all in all.

In the face of adversity, Filipinos have always shown their resiliency and bounces back quickly and resume normal lives again with the help of big-hearted organizations such as RED.

Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale kicks off with four times more items sold in the first hour compared to last year

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicked off its fifth 12.12 Birthday Sale on a high note with strong enthusiasm from shoppers across the region. Shopping activity surged at midnight on December 12, with four times more items sold in the first hour compared to 2019.

Key trends in the first 8 hours of 12.12 Big Christmas Sale


● Home & Living, Men’s Apparel, and Health & Personal Care are the most popular product categories among Filipino consumers.

● People are prepping for fitness-related New Year’s resolutions by stocking up on activewear. In the first 8 hours of December 12, around 30,000 units of men’s jogger pants were sold. Filipinos are also keen on doing some home organizing over the holidays, with around 22,000 shoe box organizers sold. 

● Filipinos are eagerly snapping up the best deals in celebration of Shopee’s fifth birthday, with one shopper making almost 100 orders in the morning of December 12. Shopping activity is also highest in Metro Manila, South Luzon, and North Luzon.


Discover more unbeatable deals at Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale until midnight at https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

FamiLigtas calls for increased visibility on GBV against LGBTQ+

In light of 18 Days of Activism, a campaign for no violence against women and children that runs from November 25 to December 12 each year, FamiLigtas reminds us to also include the LGBTQ+ community.

FamiLigtas is a digital campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) in the Philippines during the time of COVID-19. But because GBV is most commonly associated with spousal and domestic violence against women, the experiences of violence among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, and other non-binary individuals are often left unheard. 

“We advocate for the equal treatment for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression,” said Sabrina Gacad of Lunas Collective. “While there are numerous urgent challenges facing LGBTQ+ persons worldwide, there are many windows of opportunity to promote and protect their human rights.”

As the LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in congress, more and more non-binary people continue to experience discrimination, and even violence, at home and in public spaces. 

A lack of protection for LGBTQ+ persons

According to Human Rights Watch, only 15% of Filipinos are living in areas with ordinances against discrimination and violence on the basis of SOGIE. The same report also states that the low reporting and intervention of this kind of GBV is caused by the negative messages that the victim-survivors are receiving from authorities.  

Additionally, there is little to no statistical data on the cases of GBV against the LGBTQ+ in the Philippines. Unlike violence against women and children, which has annual report from the Philippine National Police and other government and non-government organizations, GBV cases against LGBTQ+ are often excluded due to low reporting rate and the lack of laws to protect them against discrimination and violence. 

 

“The barangay is an important player in creating a violence-free community. And we need to remember that it is our responsibility to keep the community safe not just for women, but for all gender identities as well,” said local barangay representative.

 

Kasama ang LGBTQ+ sa pamilya 

 

The family is the most common perpetrator of GBV in the Philippines—whether targeted against women, children, or LGBTQ+ persons. According to the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, LGBTQ+ children are often verbally, emotionally, sexually, and physically abused by their own families. This is due to the notion that the children’s non-conforming gender attitudes are unnatural and immoral. 

 

“Due to the community quarantines brought on by the COVID pandemic, GBV victim-survivors of all gender identities are trapped inside their homes with their abusers,” said a representative from LGBTQ+ org. “That’s why we are campaigning for a safe Filipino family. So that we can keep our homes safe, LGBTQ+ persons included.” 

Canon Philippines Unveils new PIXMA G Series Printers to Boost Productivity for Home and Small Businesses

Canon expands its PIXMA Ink Efficient G Series line-up with the latest refillable ink tank printers combining high ink volumes and low cost printing. Standout features in the new G Series include the drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, and a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge design to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity for homes and businesses.

 

More Ink than Standard Ink Cartridges

Right out of the box, the new Canon G series includes enough ink to last years for most users, delivering up to 7,600 pages for black-only documents, and 7,700 pages for color documents. This presents an easy choice for users who need to print more without hesitation and has the potential to transform traditional printing habits completely.

 

The printers are suitable for general use or photo printing, with the dedicated use of pigment black ink for crisp and sharp text in text documents and line drawings, and automatic switching to only dye-ink color channels when there is a need to produce full-borderless glossy photos up to A4 sizes.

 

Drip-free, Hands-Free Ink Refilling Process

To avoid unintended filling of colored inks into the wrong tank openings, the new Canon G series features new ink bottle designs, with outlet nozzles that fit only in the respective color tank well openings. Ink filling is fast, drip-free, and hands-free, allowing users to complete the entire unboxing and setup process in just minutes while maintaining a mess-free workstation.

 

 

An integrated ink tank design also keeps the printer footprint compact, while providing a clear visual indication of remaining ink levels.

 

Always Up and Running

The user-replaceable maintenance cartridge design of the new Canon G series will also save users numerous trips to authorized service facilities. Replacement of the maintenance cartridge and the subsequent automatic reset of the internal ink counter prolongs the printer lifetime well beyond conventional printers and ensures users can continue to print as intended with minimal downtime.

 

PIXMA Ink Efficient G3020 All-in-One

These multi-function printers with print, copy, and scan functionalities, are designed to boost productivity for home and small office environment. The printers support wireless mobile printing and scanning, using smartphones or tablets on a local network or the cloud. A 2-line LCD panel makes it easy to perform and confirm printer settings. 

 

PIXMA Ink Efficient G2020 All-in-One 

The PIXMA G2020 features a 2-line LCD panel similar to that on G3020 for easy operation, including ease of management for printer settings.

 

PIXMA Ink Efficient G1020

The PIXMA G1020 is an affordable print-only option within the new G series lineup for students and home users.

 

Printing for the Digital Age

Users can also print and scan¹ from iOS and Android mobile devices (smartphone, tablets, and laptops) through the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app that offers fine-tuned control of all printer settings and parameters. For easier direct printing from mobile devices, iOS users can use AirPrint, while Android users can rely on the Canon Print Service plugin, available on the Play store.

The new Canon G series is also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which enable voice-activated printing. A wide range of documents that can be printed via voice command varies from coloring pages and origami, to message cards and shopping lists, empowering users to perform a wide variety of tasks at one time.

 

All Printing Possibilities with the Enhanced Easy-PhotoPrint Editor App

The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app for iOS, Android OS, Windows, and Mac OS platforms is the perfect go-to app for all ID photo requirements, custom photo layouts, calendars, and postcard printing needs. 

 

Create In-house Posters and Flyers with PosterArtist Lite

Using Canon’s free-for-download Poster Artist Lite, users can also make use of more than 1,300 pre-loaded templates, photos, and clip art to design a wide range of flyers, posters suitable for different businesses. 

In line with its local availability, you can get a FREE Canon magnetic photo paper (PS-508 4x6) which will be available upon purchase PIXMA G3020, G2020 and G1020. This promo offer is exclusive from December 8 to 31, 2020 and until supplies lasts.

PIXMA Ink Efficient G3020

Easy Refillable Ink Tank Wireless All-In-One for High Volume Printing

PIXMA Ink Efficient G2020

Easy Refillable Ink Tank All-In-One for High Volume Printing

PIXMA Ink Efficient G1020

Easy Refillable Ink Tank for High Volume Printing