Thursday, November 7, 2024

Cebu Pacific Rolls Out Another Piso Sale Ahead of Holidays




Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, is delivering a festive surprise with back-to-back Super Seat Fests in November, reintroducing CEB's signature Piso Sale and inviting every Juan to give the gift of travel this holiday season.


Seat Sale Period: November 7 – 11, 2024
Price: PHP 1 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges
Travel Period: June 1 to October 31, 2025


Travelers can look forward to a variety of experiences in the Philippines as early as this year, including exploring the vibrant coral reefs of Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa, visiting the rich historical sites of Iloilo and Bohol (Tagbilaran), and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures in Davao and General Santos eco-parks.

With Cebu Pacific's improved international connectivity, Filipinos who want to visit Japan or Singapore can now fly from Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, or Iloilo. CEB's low fares can take guests as far as Melbourne, Sydney, and Dubai, making international travel more appealing than ever.

Meanwhile, passengers planning immediate travel still have until today to take advantage of Cebu Pacific's special November offer. Passengers can purchase one of CEB's 750,000 domestic seats for as little as PHP 99 one-way, excluding fees and surcharges, with travel dates ranging from January 1 to March 31, 2025.

Passengers can use their Travel Fund to purchase flights and other add-ons. CEB also accepts credit/debit cards and e-wallets.

CEB operates in 35 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.  

Book your flights now at bit.ly/CebuPacificSale 

Follow Cebu Pacific's Social media Accounts:
Facebook: CebuPacific Air
Instagram: cebupacificair

P&G Safeguard Celebrates Global Handwashing Day with Taguig City Schools

“We would like to thank P&G and Safeguard for their continued support in providing schools access to handwashing stations and consistently promoting WASH. The provision of these handwashing stations will be effective in increasing awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap and clean water to prevent communicable diseases in schools.” ~Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, School Division Superintendent of Taguig City and Pateros
Health experts advise that handwashing with soap can reduce cases of diarrhea and respiratory infections among schoolchildren.


Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, the maker of trusted antibacterial soap Safeguard, commemorated Global Handwashing Day by launching handwashing stations in Taguig City schools. Global Handwashing Day, observed annually, aims to raise awareness about the importance of soap-based handwashing as a simple, low-cost, and effective method of disease prevention and life-saving.


P&G Safeguard completes handwashing stations made from eco-bricks for Taguig City schools. Present during the inauguration were (L-R)  Charm Banzuelo, P&G Philippines Senior Communications Manager; King Martin Agoncillo, P&G Philippines Senior Communications Manager; Nelson Quintong, Taguig National High School Head; Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, Schools Division of Taguig City and Pateros Superintendent; Rowena Roa, Schools Division of Taguig and Pateros Public Schools District Supervisor; Rodil Marcelino, Taguig City Councilor; Reginald Andal, Manila Water Foundation Executive Director.


This initiative is part of the P&G Safeguard "SafeWASH in Schools" program, which was created in collaboration with the Manila Water Foundation. The program aims to instill good hygiene practices in students and teachers, protecting them from germs and viruses while at school. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), regular soap handwashing promotes good health because having clean hands is a basic defense against the spread of infections, illnesses, and harmful germs.

P&G Safeguard previously donated handwashing stations to 285 schools in the National Capital Region and Rizal Province. The most recent addition to handwashing stations is also made of eco-bricks, or building materials made from recycled plastic waste.


P&G Safeguard’s handwashing station made from eco-bricks.


Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, School Division Superintendent of Taguig City and Pateros, expressed his gratitude for P&G and Safeguard’s dedication to enhancing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives in schools. 

“The new handwashing station from P&G and Safeguard is helpful for us. It reminds me and my classmates to wash our hands regularly, which helps keep our school a healthier place to learn and play together." ~Nichelle, a 15-year-old student from Taguig National High School

Safeguard has been promoting health and hygiene throughout the country for over three decades.  By supporting Global Handwashing Day, Safeguard and its partners hope to provide schools and the community with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves from germs on a daily basis.



















About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands. Fostering equality and inclusion, supporting our communities and protecting the planet are embedded in how we do business. We believe we have a responsibility to make the world better — through the products we create and the positive impact our brands and Company can have. P&G’s portfolio includes Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

Monday, November 4, 2024

InLife Offers a Lifeline in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Through ‘Resilience’

“We stand by our clients in their fight against cancer. With Resilience, they can better focus on their treatments without the burden of financial worries. They can have peace of mind and concentrate more on their health knowing that the treatment costs are covered. More than just an insurance product, Resilience aims to help the insured withstand and recover quickly from their illness so they can enjoy a good life with their loved ones. It contains our promise to be there for our clients because here we say, Kami ang Bahala sa Inyo.” ~Gae Martinez, InLife Chief Marketing Officer and Bancassurance Head


Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in the Philippines, and as Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, the need for increased awareness and immediate action to combat it grows even stronger.

According to the World Health Organization's most recent data, the country has one of the highest breast cancer incidence rates in Asia, with 33,079 cases in 2022.

In its commitment to assisting Filipinos during difficult times. Insular Life (InLife), the country's first and largest Filipino life insurance company, launched Resilience, a comprehensive product that covers breast cancer and other types of cancer. Resilience is a limited-pay whole-life critical illness plan that offers a guaranteed lump sum cash payment upon critical illness diagnosis, as well as additional health benefits. It has three variants, one of which is Resilience Female Cancers.

Resilience Female Cancers covers biologically-born women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as eight other types of cancers: ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer; uterine sarcomas, malignant mixed mullerian tumors, malignant germ cell tumors, fallopian tube cancer, and leiomyosarcoma.

Resilience is a traditional whole life plan that allows the insured to receive their life insurance benefit (equal to 100% of the sum insured) in advance if they are diagnosed with a covered major critical illness in order to cover medical expenses. In the event of hospitalization due to a covered disease, they may also be eligible for a cash benefit. If there is no claim for critical illness, they may begin receiving a cash benefit of 8% of the sum insured at age 65 (depending on issue age) and every five years thereafter until the age of 85.

Apart from Resilience Female Cancers, the two other variants are: Resilience Critical Illness Extra and Resilience Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke (CHAS). The former provides coverage for 84 major and 39 minor critical illnesses, and the latter provides coverage for all kinds of Cancers, Heart Attack and Stroke.

Both Resilience Critical Illness Extra and Resilience CHAS include two additional benefits: late-stage cancer coverage and a buy-back option. The late-stage cancer benefit pays 15% of the insured amount if a late-stage cancer is diagnosed. The buy-back benefit allows an insured who was previously diagnosed with a critical illness and received 100% of the sum insured to receive 100% of the sum insured again when diagnosed with CHAS two years later.

For more information on Resilience, visit www.insularlife.com.ph/resilience.


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

SM Mobilizes 100 Volunteer Teams for CSR Day


SM Volunteer teams distribute shoes to elementary school students of Balatong Elementary School in Bulacan. The activity was part of the SM Store’s CSR Day.


SM, through the SM Store, recently organized 100 volunteer teams from across its retail network for Corporate Social Responsibility Day. This initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to volunteerism and community service by encouraging employees to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

A total of 75 teams from the SM Store and 25 teams from various Retail Affiliates took part in a variety of community service activities. The initiative benefited over 100 people, including public schools funded by the SM Foundation, UNICEF Philippines, World Vision, Good Neighbors Philippines, and other local organizations. Volunteers distributed essential items like school supplies, shoes, hygiene kits, and food packs.

SM Retail has actively engaged its employees in meaningful social responsibility initiatives, with a particular emphasis on assisting underprivileged Filipino students. These initiatives include reading sessions, classroom painting, and community outreach. Through employee volunteerism, the company continues to empower communities and support Filipino youth.














About SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores, and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth-largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

SM Center Angono's Grand Christmas Centerpiece with Luca’s Beary Merry Christmas



People in Angono were dazzled by the largest, brightest holiday show at SM Center Angono during the unveiling of their Christmas Centerpiece today, October 24, 2024.

Luca's Beary Merry Christmas promises to be a fantastic holiday for the entire family. Witness the amazing narrative of Luca and his buddies as they spread Christmas cheer in the mall.




The event featured performances by the famed Ruthless Comrades dancers, who were sure to impress the audience with their #SMagical routines. Joined in the thrilling countdown to the lighting ceremony, where Santa and his Elves will make a surprise appearance to lights the breathtaking display.




Santa and his Elves will give the kids gifts as part of the celebrations to spread holiday joy.

In the spirit of giving, the SM Bears of Joy campaign urges customers to purchase a pair of SM Bears of Joy for only 280Php, one for themselves and one to donate to a charity of their choice.






Don't miss up this opportunity to create amazing moments with your loved ones.

Visit SM Center Angono to feel the magic of Christmas with Luca's Beary Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

BPI's business development program helps start-up businesses

“We have witnessed the entrepreneurs’ determination through the program, and we’re excited to see how they will scale their businesses in the future. It has been an honor to be part of their journey. BPI Foundation is committed to empowering small enterprises, and we believe that with the right support, these entrepreneurs can significantly contribute to economic growth and financial inclusion. We look forward to seeing their continued success as they transform their visions into reality.” ~Carmina Marquez, BPIF Executive Director
Corinthian Anne Valenton, owner of Corrsy's Kitchen, offers Cheese Pimiento spread and Langka Calamansi jam. Corrsy’s Kitchen is one of the winners of SEAL-SEGA.


The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), in collaboration with Bayan Academy, recently announced the top 40 small and 20 nano enterprises from this year's Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab (SEAL) programme.

The SEAL Project Series, which launched in 2022, was created to not only support but also empower micro and nano enterprises, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs. SEAL has become a beacon of hope for small business owners looking to scale and sustain their operations by providing strategic interventions and hands-on guidance.

Over 200 entrepreneurs received invaluable training in product and service development, operations optimization, and marketing through the SEAL-Small Enterprise Growth Agenda (SEAL-SEGA) over the course of the previous year. More than just lessons, the program provided tailored solutions to the specific challenges these businesses faced. Top-performing businesses were not only given knowledge, but also cash grants and expert mentorship to help them grow.

This year, BPIF recognized 40 businesses that demonstrated exceptional potential, awarding them cash grants ranging from Php80,000 to Php120,000. These businesses, now equipped to carry out their strategic plans, will continue to benefit from ongoing mentoring.



OhMi Krafts, one of the winners of SEAL-BEGIN, customizes souvenirs from polymer clays, beads, wood, and succulents.


This year, BPIF also launched a new track known as the SEAL-Business Education and Growth Initiative for Nano-entrepreneurs (SEAL-BEGIN). SEAL-BEGIN provided basic training and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on integrating digital-age opportunities.

SEAL-BEGIN had over 240 registrants, and 20 nano-enterprises were recognized for their promising potential and innovative ideas. Participants received entrepreneurial training and were encouraged to use local and government resources to grow their businesses.




Since its inception, the SEAL program series has supported numerous businesses, disbursing a significant amount of cash grants. The program is fostering a vibrant and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem across the country by providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and financial aid.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Insular Foundation Offers Skills Training to Haven's Women Residents

“Inaasahan namin na magagamit ninyo ang inyong natutunan sa aming handog na Skills Training and beauty kits on Hairdressing and Nail Care, upang paglabas ninyo dito sa Haven for Women ay mayroon kayong baon para simulan muli ng maganda ang inyong mga buhay.” ~Ana Soriano, Insular Foundation Executive Director


The Insular Foundation provided residents of Haven for Women with skills training to help them gain practical skills and earn a living.  

InLife's corporate social responsibility arm sponsored a training on hairdressing and nail care skills for residents of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's National Capital Region Haven for Women in Muntinlupa City. The Insular Foundation also provided beauty kits stocked with tools and supplies to assist the women in starting home services or finding jobs in salons.  

The skills training was part of a three-year partnership between Insular Foundation, Haven for Women, and Muntinlupa City Technical Institute (MCTI). 

MCTI Operations Division Head Antonio Terrenal encouraged the women to use their new skills to gain livelihood. 

“Huwag nating sayangin ang ganitong pagkakataon na skills training na ibinigay ng MCTI at Insular Foundation. Kayo din ang aani ng pagsasanay nyo dito dahil magagamit nyo ito sa pagbabagong-buhay at paghahanap-buhay.” ~Antonio Terrenal,  MCTI Operations Division Head

Catherine Taleno, Social Welfare Officer III of Haven for Women, thanked Insular Foundation for supporting the government’s goal of empowering women. 

“The goal of Haven for Women is women empowerment so that our residents who are victims of gender-based violence can be productive members of their communities. Lubos po ang pasasalamat namin sa partnership na ito with MCTI and Insular Foundation. The government cannot do it alone. We need the assistance of our partners to achieve our goal.” ~Catherine Taleno, Social Welfare Officer III of Haven for Women

One of the training recipients expressed hope that they can use their skills to earn a living. “Kahit hindi ako nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral ay nagpapasalamat ako kasi natuto akong gumupit. Sana ay huwag tayong panghinaan at mawalan ng pag-asa, at maging matagumpay tayong lahat.”