Barbie Almalbis celebrates 25th anniversary with the release of Tower Sessions Live album and a ‘reunion’ concert

“It’s always been a dream of mine to record our songs live, because we’re always rearranging songs as a band, and I think there’s something special that gets captured when the we play live together. My producers and collaborators did such a great job of making you feel like you’re at the gig. You can feel the power of the kick drum and the bass, and then have guitars blasting in your ear — in a pleasant way, of course.” ~Barbie Almalbis, Filipino singer-songwriter

With the official release of her Tower Sessions Live album under Sony Music Entertainment and a reunion concert with her iconic bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle, Filipino singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis marks a significant musical milestone.

As a woman who successfully navigated the realm of Pinoy rock with emotionally resonant songwriting and artistic independence, both celebrations commemorate her 25th anniversary in the local music scene.

Presenting a new arrangement of her old and new songs, Barbie Almalbis’ Greatest Hits live album was produced by Eric and Carlo Perlas of Tower of Doom, recorded by Kyle Cayton, and mixed/mastered by Simon Durias. It will also feature career-defining hits such as “Firewoman,” “Torpe,” “Tabing Ilog,” “The Dance,” “Goodnight,” and “Just A Smile,” along with fairly new tracks: “Days Are Long,” “Silaw,” “Tigre,” and “Kumpas,” the album’s carrier single.

Aside from the release of Tower Sessions Live on digital platforms, Barbie Almalbis is set to headline her 25^th Anniversary concert at 123 Block, Mandala Park on March 11 (Saturday), from 2pm onwards. Celebrating the impact of her music as a guide to many people’s journey in life, the show will reunite her with former bandmates in Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.

Aptly titled Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis, the mini-music fest will also feature sets by some of the country’s finest acts, including Sandwich, Gab Alipe of Urbandub, Clara Benin, I Belong To The Zoo, Kai del Rio, and Bird.

 

Reflecting on her career as an artist, Almalbis expressed gratitude to her fans who have been supportive of her endeavors through the years. “I didn’t have so many plans growing up, but always just dreamt of playing music. I’m so grateful that I get to do this and share the experience with others too. I’m always touched by the support of my fans and friends, and really humbled and encouraged by their words and stories about how these songs have also become part of their journey.”

 

Barbie Almalbis’ Tower Sessions Live is now available on all digital platforms worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment.

 

Tickets to her upcoming concert, Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis are available for purchase via TicketMelon. The event is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, Backspacer Records, JB Music, Nova Wellness Store, D&D,  Smirnoff Mule, and 123 Block.

 

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BingoPlus supports golf to fulfill its mission of promoting Pinoy sports and other leisure activities

“The nature of our business is leisure and offering the Filipino ways to live a relaxed, well-balanced life gives us fulfillment in what we do. Golf is about the three C’s of camaraderie, connections, and charity. It is a strategic game as well as a game of skill, accuracy, and concentration that imparts many values. We want to give back to the community by participating in this mental, high-level game that allows us to contribute to charitable causes. Being part of these prestigious golf tournaments allows our brand to participate in the worthy causes that organizers contribute to. We look forward to further collaborating with them and fellow sponsors to promote the sport and align with their respective business inclinations as well. We see leisure fulfilling a deeper mission for the country. As a leisure company we strongly believe that creating a society of relaxed, happy individuals will ultimately result in a productive citizenry.” ~Jasper Vicencio, AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President

BingoPlus, the Philippines' first and only live-streaming bingo, now backs golf tournaments to fulfill its promise to promote Filipino sports entertainment and other popular Pinoy recreational activities.

In addition to sponsoring traditional Filipino cultural festivals like the Sinulog in Cebu and MassKara in Bacolod, the brand has been an active sponsor of professional basketball conferences, sports teams, beauty pageants, musical performances, and performers. In February, BingoPlus made golf its pet project.

BingoPlus was one of the Platinum sponsors of the 51st Golden Tee Invitational Tournament that took place on February 9 at Manila Golf and Country Club in order to encourage additional partnerships. In addition, BingoPlus will be one of the Titanium sponsors of the Third Zamora Cup Invitational Tournament on February 23 at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club as a demonstration of its commitment. 

Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc., stated that BingoPlus is making every effort to fulfill its mission of promoting the various leisure activities in the country because it wants to contribute to a society with a good work-life balance.

Vicencio added that BingoPlus is honored to be supporting the two prestigious golf tournaments because it will allow the brand to reach out to privileged groups and the sectors that they want to help out.

Mapua Schools Collaborate with America’s Most Innovative University

“We are delighted to be collaborating with the Mapua schools, whom we selected as our Philippine champions, because of their long-standing reputation for innovation and academic excellence.  The recent ranking of Mapua as one of the top 4 Philippine universities, together with UP, Ateneo and LaSalle, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, is clear evidence of the quality of a Mapuan education.” ~Chris Hill, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Asia Pacific at Cintana

iPeople & Mapua execs introduced in a presscon the various breakthrough programs resulting from the collaboration of Mapua University with Arizona State University, who has been ranked as America’s Most Innovative University over the last 8 years. (From L-R): Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo (President & CEO, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao), Engr. Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano (EVP & COO, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna), Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma Jr. (EVP for International Alliance & Cintana Partnership Executive Director), Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea (President, Mapúa University & Chairman, iPeople), Alfredo Ayala (President, iPeople), Lorenzo V. Tan (President & CEO, House of Investments, Inc. of the Yuchengco Group of Companies), Gemma O. Cheng (Vice President & CFO of iPeople), and Justin Fabia (Country Manager for Philippines, Cintana Education).

Today, the publicly traded Yuchengco-Ayala education partnership launched iPeople, a first-of-its-kind service that allows students from the Philippines to participate in highly cost-effective global educational experiences with top international universities and a top Philippine university.

Mapúa University was ranked among the top 6% in the world on Times Higher Education World University Rankings and has received top recognitions from the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. Mapua was ranked 4th in the Philippines and among the world's top universities, making it one of only four universities in the Philippines to achieve this recognition.

ASU is ranked by US News & World Report as #1 in the US for Innovation for 8 consecutive years, ahead of Standford University and MIT, and Top 10 for Best Undergraduate Teaching, together with Ivy League schools Princeton, Brown and Dartmouth. It is also ranked by Times Higher Education as #1 in the US and #2 in the world for global impact in research, outreach, and stewardship.

With its reputation as the premier engineering and technological institution in the Philippines, Mapua University aims to continue providing a quality education by also offering healthcare courses to address the global shortage of healthcare professionals.

Arizona State University (ASU), which has been ranked America's most innovative university for the past eight years, ahead of Stanford and MIT, joined forces with iPeople school Mapua University and its daughter schools Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna and Mindanao last year.

The programs in business and health sciences are the focus of the collaboration. The W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU was ranked #1 for online bachelor's programs in business in the most recent US News & World Report rankings of online programs. The ASU online bachelor's program in psychology was ranked #4.

The Mapua schools joined the ASU-Cintana Alliance, a global network of 15 of the most cutting-edge higher education institutions in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, as a result of this collaboration.

At a press conference held in Mapua’s brand new Makati campus, the most modern in the NCR, the collaborating schools introduced several ground-breaking offerings.  

“We have long been focused on delivering the hallmarks of a Mapuan education: international, digitally enhanced, outcomes-based and research-driven. Our collaboration with global leader ASU and being part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance enable us to take these to a higher level for our students, by giving them numerous opportunities to learn with a top ranked US university, and other leading education institutions around the world.” ~Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, President of Mapua University and Chairman of iPeople

Students at the Mapua schools can now participate in a variety of international learning experiences while they are there. First, all of their ASU-enhanced courses have access to ASU's world-class content. Second, state-of-the-art virtual Global Classrooms allow students to take Global Signature Courses without having to leave the Philippines. These classrooms allow students to interact with classmates from around the world and learn from instructors at member universities of the ASU-Cintana Alliance remotely.

Additionally, ASU faculty in the United States can teach classes together with students. Last but not least, ASU-Cintana Alliance schools will offer dozens of student exchange and summer immersion programs to students. 

“YGC has long prioritized education as one of our contributions to nation building. It is very timely that our Mapua schools are launching this very innovative and global initiative as we celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of our past Chairman, Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco, who had always advocated for making quality education more affordable for Filipinos and had forged many successful partnerships with industry leaders from around the world." ~Lorenzo V. Tan, the CEO of House of Investments, the listed holding company of YGC (Yuchengco Group of Companies), and the majority shareholder of iPeople said

“This initiative will allow young people access to education that, while Philippine centered, is also global in quality and in reach. We want to help develop a generation of truly global Filipinos, because our country deserves the best the world has to offer.” ~Cezar P. Consing, the CEO of Ayala Corporation

Students can also participate in classes co-lectured by ASU faculty in the US. Lastly, students will have many opportunities to participate in dozens of student exchange and summer immersion programs at ASU-Cintana Alliance schools. 

About iPeople. iPeople, inc. (PSE:IPO) is one of the leading education groups in the country, with approximately 60,000 students. It owns 7 educational institutions which together offer quality education to students across all income segments, with campuses in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol, the Visayas and Mindanao. Its schools include Malayan Education System, Inc. (operating under the name of Mapua University), one of the country’s leading engineering and technical universities, and its subsidiaries, Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao in Davao, and Malayan High School of Science in Manila. Its schools also include the University of Nueva Caceres, the oldest and largest private university in Bicol, National Teachers College, the country’s pioneer private teacher training tertiary education institution, and APEC Schools, the country’s largest chain of private stand-alone high schools in the country. Learn more about iPeople at https://hoi.com.ph/home/,  

About Mapua University. Mapua University is a top-ranked higher education institution in the world, among the top 6% of all the world’s higher educational institutions, and one of only 4 Philippine universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2023. It is also ranked #2 in research in the Philippines by THE.  It is a Quacquarelli Symonds-rated 4 Star institution and among the top 100 universities in Southeast Asia. It also won the Gold Award for Digital Readiness from the prestigious Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards 2022. Mapua is a comprehensive university, with almost a century of cutting-edge education, offering academically excellent programs in Engineering and Sciences, Architecture and Design, Information Technology, Business and Management, Communication and Media Studies, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences and Senior High School. Learn more about Mapua University at https://www.mapua.edu.ph/.  

About Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna. Mapúa MCL is located in Cabuyao, Laguna, and offered its first programs in 2007. One of the best board exam performing private schools in Calabarzon, Mapúa MCL is the youngest ever school to attain CHED Autonomous Status in the country. It has also earned a 3-star overall rating from the UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System, one of the world’s leading higher education rating systems. It is also the first ISO 21001:2018 - EOMS Certified School in Calabarzon. With over 6,000 students, it offers programs in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Multimedia Arts, Business, Accountancy, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Health Sciences, as well as Senior High School. Mapúa MCL also began offering its first post-graduate degree, the Master of Science in Shipping Business in partnership with the Business College of Athens, last 2022. Learn more about Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna at https://www.mcl.edu.ph/.

About Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao. MMCM is located in Davao City and commenced operations in 2018. With over 5,000 students, it offers programs in Business, Arts and Science, Health Ssciences, Computer and Information Science, Engineering and Architecture, Senior High School and Junior High School. In 2022, MMCM won the prestigious global Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning for its innovative HyFlex (hybrid flexible) approach to blended learning. The award honors institutions that use learning management systems in innovative ways to advance learning, and was given by Anthology, one of the world’s leading EdTech companies. Learn more about Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao at https://mcm.edu.ph/  

About Arizona State University.  Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence, and impact. ASU has been ranked as #1 in the US for innovation for 8 consecutive years by US News and Report, the leading U.S. universities ranking system. ASU is also ranked in the Top 100 in the world for academic reputation by Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2021, and #1 Public University in the U.S. chosen by international students, according to the Institute of International Education Open Doors Report 2022. Learn more about Arizona State University at https://www.asu.edu/.  

About Cintana Education. Cintana Education enables universities around the world to increase quality and scale in order to provide more students with the education they need and deserve. Cintana provides world-class expertise and access to its own proprietary resources, as well as those of ASU, a top ranked university that shares its vision of expanding access through growth and innovation. Cintana is also building the ASU-Cintana Alliance, an international network of universities that will work together to meet the rising global demand for high quality post-secondary education. Learn more about Cintana Education at https://www.cintana.com/.  

SMDC’s Date Night with Erik Santos

“We are committed to provide affordable housing to more Filipinos. To offer homes in safe SMDC communities across the country, where they will feel secure, where they can live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, and feel very proud to own.” ~Mari Banzon, SMDC President Jose

Erik Santos performs on stage at the “SMDC Date Night: Put A Ring On It” event exclusively for SMDC clients and guests.

A new home purchase is a deeply personal and emotional experience. You want to settle in a neighborhood and location that reflect your ideals and beliefs. You want to select the best property for yourself because buying a home for yourself is a serious, long-term investment.

Truly the “Home of the Good Guys,” SM Development Corporation (SMDC) has brought together guests and prospective buyers for a night of good food, good music, and good investments. The event entitled, “SMDC Date Night: Put A Ring On It,” featured Prince of Pop, Erik Santos, held last February 22 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

SMDC’s Shore 3 Residences features in-water garden coves and an Olympic-length lap pool at ‘The Central Bay,’ and aquatic lounges, a yacht deck and a lounge pool at ‘The Grand Ocean.’

The Date Night event showcased SMDC’s Shore 3 Residences, a premier waterfront-inspired development in the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex in Pasay City, and the third phase of the sprawling Shore Residences mega-complex. It has a suite of amenities that offer luxurious, upscale resort-style living, including hyper-sized pools and hotel-like lounges.

SMDC will hold more Date Night events this year, which will offer special discounts on the purchase of SMDC residential units. To know more about SMDC, its developments and special events, follow SMDC on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Tiktok, or visit the SMDC website.

Are you ready for the NEW Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo?

“Over the years, we have noticed how our customers are fond of enjoying a complete Ihaw-Sarap meal together with our Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. As a special treat for them, we are offering a 'sakto' size 8oz Halo-Halo that is more affordable. Now, even more people will get to enjoy Halo-Halo with their favorite Mang Inasal meals.” ~Mike V. Castro, Mang Inasal Business Unit Head

Mang Inasal, the nation's Grill Expert, introduces a less expensive version of its popular Extra Creamy Halo-Halo to mark its 20th anniversary.

The 8 oz. is made for people who want to add an extra creamy dessert to their savory Mang Inasal meals. add-on treat comes in either Extra Rich Corona Radiance or Crema de Leche Corona. The 8 ounce Halo-Halo can be added to your dine-in experience for just P39.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

WalterMart introduces Palengke Day and plans to expand UNLI-Fresh with Mayani

“We will provide value to our customers and to our community through: FRESH – commodities of utmost quality, reasonably priced, sourced from our local farmers and cooperatives with our alagang WM personalized service; SAVINGS – everyday savings with competitively-priced merchandise and options for private labels and house brands; and CONVENIENCE – provide complete assortment in a clean, safe, and comfortable one-stop shop with fast transactions both offline and online. Sharing the same vision with MAYANI, we always aim to bring good value products to our customers and provide a better life to our partner farmers.” ~Rose Caalam, General Manager of WalterMart Supermarket

Shoppers flock the UNLI-Fresh grocery pavilion of WalterMart and MAYANI as they fill their shopping bags with freshly-harvest produce for only P399

Through its various shopping formats in 2023, particularly its flagship innovation UNLI-Fresh 399 with the rapidly expanding agri-fisheries company MAYANI, supermarket chain leader WalterMart is increasing its shopper relevance and expanding its community reach.

By announcing its provincial and Metro Manila caravans for the first quarter of this year, WalterMart has already institutionalized this anticipated weekend shopping bonanza, which now moves metric tons of harvest per day, with a retail network of 45 stores across the entire Luzon: February will see Cavite, Batangas, and Bulacan, and March will see Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Muntinlupa, and the Calabarzon region.

The first-ever "Palengke Day" will be held in WalterMart Muntinlupa from February 17 to 19, aiming to modernize the concept of "bagsakan" and give even nearby "palengke"  vendors access to freshly sourced everyday local products like onions and eggs, two of the most in-demand staples currently due to supply issues.

“We will continue to innovate our joint offerings with WalterMart while being steadfast in our mission-first approach of strengthening those institutional market linkages for our smallholder growers and producers. Agriculture is a foundational and priority sector for the country, and we are optimistic that with the ecosystem of partners we developed over the years, MAYANI can drive more value for shoppers while creating positive social good across our agri-value chain.” ~Robert Esquillo, Partnerships Manager of MAYANI

Tracing its beginnings as a small community supermarket in 1992, WalterMart now boasts of over 20,000 competitively-priced items and key consumer-oriented milestones including the mounting of Palengke Fresh with MAYANI during the height of the lockdown, its 5S Safe Shopping Program, and its CallMeWally same-delivery grocery delivery service – all under the aegis of its service campaign of “More to Love at WalterMart.”

Emirates opens a humanitarian airbridge to get emergency aid to Turkey-Syria earthquake victims

"We stand with the Turkish and Syrian people and are working with experts like the International Humanitarian City to help provide urgent relief to those affected and displaced by the earthquakes, as well as support the complex recovery efforts on the ground. Emirates has extensive experience in supporting humanitarian relief efforts, and through its three daily flights to Istanbul will offer regular and consistent widebody capacity for relief items and medical supplies. Emirates also supports the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support Turkey and Syria, and Dubai’s unique position as the world’s largest international aid logistics hub means that we can efficiently reach disaster stricken areas and the most vulnerable people as quickly as possible." ~HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive

Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid to victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake

• In coordination with International Humanitarian City (IHC), flights are planned to carry around 100 tonnes of urgent relief items like blankets, tents, medical supplies and other humanitarian goods
• Emergency aid on flights from Dubai to Istanbul will make their way to earthquake stricken sites in southern Turkey and hard-hit cities in Syria

Emirates is establishing an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in response to the devastating earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria. This will allow Emirates to support on-the-ground aid efforts and search-and-rescue efforts in both countries by transporting urgent supplies, medical supplies, and equipment. The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Food Programme (WFP) relief cargo of medical kits and shelter items, coordinated by the IHC in Dubai, will follow today's EK 121 and EK 117 shipments of high thermal blankets and family tents from UNHCR.

 

More blankets, tents, shelter kits, flash lights, water distribution ramps, trauma and emergency health kits, and flash lights will be transported on Emirates in the coming days.

 

Over the next two weeks, Emirates SkyCargo intends to dedicate cargo space on its daily flights to Istanbul for approximately 100 tons of humanitarian aid. Local organizations will then deliver the critical supplies for an emergency carried by Emirates to affected areas in northern Syria and southern Turkey, assisting on-the-ground responders and providing much-needed assistance to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the earthquakes.

Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid to victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake

“The IHC remains committed to providing the people affected by the earthquakes with the humanitarian support and resources they need. We are taking urgent action by facilitating airlifts of vital medical supplies, shelter items and other relief goods from the UNHCR, World Health Organization (WHO) and World Food Programme (WFP) to address the pressing demand for aid in the affected regions.” ~His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Supervision of IHC

Emirates' long-standing partnership with the International Humanitarian Committee (IHC) enables the airline to swiftly and effectively lead numerous relief missions, delivering humanitarian aid to communities affected by natural disasters, medical emergencies, global outbreaks, and other crises.

 

In 2020, following the explosions at the Port of Beirut, the airline helped with relief efforts in Lebanon. Emirates built a humanitarian airbridge in 2021 between Dubai and India to help India contain the COVID-19 outbreak and transport urgent medical supplies and aid. In order to transport essential supplies and equipment directly to five flood-ravaged Pakistani cities last year, the airline offered cargo capacity to organizations working with the IHC. 

 

Together with the Airbus Foundation, Emirates has also supported humanitarian flights over the years. Since 2013, Emirates A380 ferry flights have brought more than 120 tons of food and essential emergency supplies to those in need.

Making Toners Essencetial Again

iWhite Korea is pleased to present three essential toners, each designed to address a specific problem with skin. By combining the advantages of a toner, an essence, and a serum, iWhite Korea has elevated this essential component of the skincare routine. A gentle toner provides the benefits of all three ingredients and more. All of your skincare requirements can be met with the Essential Toner product line from iWhite Korea.

We've all heard of the Korean skincare routine with its ten steps. We have also been told that we should cut back on our habits and routines, including our skincare routines.

If you're anything like us, you've tried a lot of different things before finding the best skincare products. You've also reduced it to the essentials, forcing you to consider whether all those steps and products are really necessary for your skin.

Brands like iWhite Korea have developed a new line of products to hopefully alleviate your skincare woes by elevating one of the most essential components in any skincare routine. Because it is laborious and, frankly, extremely costly,

Your toner.

After you have cleaned your face, the job of a toner is to hydrate and restore the skin's pH balance. It can assist in addressing your skin's issues and preparing your skin to absorb more of your other products' benefits.

By combining the advantages of a toner, an essence, and a serum, iWhite Korea has elevated this essential component of the skincare routine. A gentle toner provides the benefits of all three ingredients and more. All of your skin care requirements can be met with the Essential Toner product line from iWhite Korea.

iWhite Korea created three different essential toners, each developed to answer specific skincare woes. 

The Extra Pure Toner Essence is iWhite Korea’s mild toner + essence that is formulated with coffee extracts and Alaska Glacier Water. The coffee extracts help depuff your skin and the Alaska Glacier Water locks in hydration in the skin. It’s also a mild cleanser that is suitable for all skin types. Aside from its hydration and de-stressing elements, it also balances the skin’s pH levels. 

The second toner, the Glow-up Toner Essence,  focuses on power brightening. Formulated with Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Berry Complex, and Hydrolyzed Collagen, all four ingredients are known to brighten the skin through replenishment of the skin cells and removal of impurities. 

Last, but not the least is iWhite Korea’s toner response to acne woes. iWhite Korea’s Acne + Toner Essence calms, soothes, and detoxifies the pores. It’s made with ethically-sourced ingredients such as real CICA (centella asiatica) extract, Tea Tree Leaf Water, Madeca Cider, Saccharide Isomerate, and Allantoin making it an EWG verified product. It also utilizes the Memory Gel Technology to heighten the toner’s key ingredients. 

All three toner essences are water-gel toner essences making it mild and suitable for all types of skins, they are all free from parabens, alcohol, mineral oils, and silicone. 

iWhite Korea has developed these toners to purely help you heal and take care of your skin without stripping it of its moisture. 

So, no need to cut the essentials of your skincare routine with iWhite Korea’s essential toners. 

Grab turns to Gold for Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection launch

Kenny Rogers Roasters partners with Grab for the launch of its luxurious Truffle Collection

Have you seen a golden Grab car or drivers roaming the busy streets of Metro Manila lately? If you're wondering what hey're up to, what you need to know: Kenny Rogers Roasters launched its luxurious Truffle Collection on January 16, 2023, and to celebrate this exciting new offering, Kenny Rogers Roasters has joined forces Grab teamed up to dress up its his Grab cars and riders drivers in gold to wow everyone. 

When you order the Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection, get ready for a delivery experience by a Grab driver dressed in a full outfit of gold motorcycle, jackets, helmets and face masks! What a luxurious way to start your truffle experience. Kenny Rogers Roasters will also have a gold plated Grab Car that is sure to turn heads in the streets of Manila. 

Available January 16, 2023 at all Kenny Rogers Roasters nationwide, you can choose from a variety of Truffle Collection including the signature Truffle Roasted Chicken, marinated in truffle extracts, drizzled with truffle oil and served with buttermilk sauce. It is wrapped in gold foil to seal in the distinct truffle aroma.

Kenny Rogers Roasters partners with Grab for the launch of its luxurious Truffle Collection

Kenny Rogers Roasters partners with Grab for the launch of its luxurious Truffle Collection

You can order a Truffle Roast Solo B plate for P300, which includes a quarter roast chicken with soul and flavor, two sides, rice, and a muffin; or get the Truffle Roast Group Meal (P1,065), which comes with a whole roast, four side dishes, four cups of rice, four muffins, and 1.5 liters of soda, to share with family and friends.

However, in addition to its Truffle Roasted Chicken, the Truffle Mac & Cheese from the Kenny Rogers Roasters' Truffle Collection is a hearty and flavorful truffle pasta with a creamy truffle sauce and freshly chopped parsley on top. Solo serving costs P180, and platter costs P539.

The juicy and tender Truffle Steak, a grilled striploin steak served with a creamy truffle sauce, is perfect for meat lovers. The Truffle Steak plate (P590) includes a premium steak, two side dishes of your choice, rice, and a muffin.

Enjoy Kenny Rogers Roasters’ all-new Truffle Collection for dine-in, takeout, or delivery through www.kennyrogersdelivery.com.ph, hotline: 8-555-9000, or partner aggregators. 

For more updates, follow Kenny Rogers Roasters’ official social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube.

This Love Season, Enchanted Kingdom Brings Back Hug-A-Palooza

Celebrate Valentine's Day with EK's return of "Hug-A-Palooza" on February 18, 2023 (Saturday). In 2023, Hug-A-Palooza will celebrate its fifth year as a celebration of fun-filled surprises, romantic entertainment, and warm hugs to be shared with friends and loved ones.

Hug-A-Palooza will take place at EK's AGILA Grounds at 4 p.m. and will feature a special performance by EK's very own P-Pop girl group as well as a serenade from Victoria's Way and The Kings Men, its all-female and all-male vocal groups.

Get a chance to meet and greet the TEEN CLASH cast of iWantTFC's newest show to spread more "kilig" this love season. With Jayda Avanzado, Markus Paterson, Aljon Mendoza, and others, get ready to have a fantastic and unforgettable time.

Enchanted Kingdom will also hold its very first Eldar's Fair, which will bring back fond memories of school fairs. Everyone who visits the marriage, dedication, and jail booths can anticipate a variety of exciting activities and unique surprises. The fair will be open on February 18, 20, 25, and 2023.

For more information on promos and ticket reservations and bookings, please visit Enchanted Kingdom’s official website www.enchantedkingdom.ph, online store https://store.enchantedkingdom.ph/ or official Facebook page www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph.  

Natatanging Nilalang: Through Happy Walk, SM Cares and DSAPI honor Down syndrome individuals

“Happy Walk for Down Syndrome is all about bringing those with the condition and their families together. More importantly, the goal of the event is to give them a platform for their voices to be heard, so that the everyone can know more about them, about the challenges that they encounter every day, and what all of us can do to make life better for them.” ~Engr. Bien C. Mateo, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President and SM Cares Program Director for Disability Affairs

"Natatanging Nilalang," a song by Ronnie Lee that is dedicated to people who have Down syndrome, emphasizes all of the characteristics that make these people special. Lee's song is a message of empowerment for those with Down syndrome and their loved ones. It was written with affection for those with the condition because he has a nephew who has it.

One of the causes that the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI) has worked for is to give people with Down syndrome and their families more power. The Happy Walk for Down Syndrome, which is organized in conjunction with SM Cares, is one initiative that the organization has actively implemented since its inception in 1991.

The Happy Walk for Down Syndrome is an annual event that brings people with Down syndrome and their loved ones together for a day of family-friendly entertainment and fun. It is held every February as part of National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month to raise awareness of the condition and gain a better understanding of those who live with it.

DSAPI and SM Cares will hold a physical version of the long-running event on February 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City, following a three-year hiatus. The Happy Walk Parade and the ShowDOWN segment, in which individuals with Down syndrome can showcase their talents, are among the activities that attendees of this year's event can anticipate. Additionally, they can anticipate games and amusing activities at booths inside the venue.

Interested participants may register through DSAPI’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/downsyndromeassociationofthephilippinesinc) or register onsite on the day of the event by visiting the SM Employees Booth at the Mall of Asia Music Hall from 7:30AM.

SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, with programs that support communities, promote social inclusion, and care for the environment. Aside from the program on PWDs, its advocacies include Programs for the Environment, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the SM Bike-friendly initiative.

To learn more, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.

A Gift from Authentic Japanese Ramen from Ramen Nagi

Following the successful launch of the Unbelievable Niboshi Ramen in January, Ramen Nagi is offering us yet another incredible authentic Japanese bowl experience.

The Nori Niboshi King was presented as a sincere present by Ramen Nagi's Ramen Master Chef Satoshi Ikuta-san. It is the result of extensive collaboration with the chefs at Ramen Nagi. The Nagi spice blend, chashu, peanuts, seaweeds, and fresh, handcrafted noodles and small dried fish infused with Tonkotsu broth make up the Niboshi King.

For just Php 590, you can now sample a true Japanese culinary masterpiece.

However, like all good things, the Nori Niboshi King is only available for a limited time!

During the month of February, all Ramen Nagi locations across the country will serve authentic Japanese Niboshi in a mouthwatering bowl. You can also have it delivered to your door through Grab or Foodpanda.

For more details, check out Ramen Nagi PH on Facebook or Instagram.

Imono's Jewelry will make the New Year Sparkle and Shine

It’s the new year so start it right by treating yourself and your loved ones with some quality bling from IMONO’s collection.

Perfect for anyone who wants to give their everyday look a little sparkle. Because it is made of surgical steel that is hypoallergenic, IMONO jewelry is safe for people of all skin types. The collection has a lot of glitter and gold pieces that you can wear and style however you want. They are simple, elegant, and timeless.

If you are new to the world of everyday jewelry and are still unsure of the kind of jewelry you should buy for your go-to look, No more searching! For her, IMONO has glamorous necklaces and rings that stack perfectly, for him, a stylish bracelet, or for them, a luxurious pair of earrings at a reasonable price, even for couples!

Imono is also giving away free engraving for the month of February!

So, make sure to visit IMONO’s official website, www.imonojewelryph.com or stop by at any IMONO branch, or visit their Lazada or Shopee page to get your daily dose of timeless glam!

Brother Philippines and Luneta park photographers capture “Memories for Life”

“Everyone has hundreds of photos in their camera phone. However, a printed photo can turn those memories into a tangible memento that can be felt and held. We are proud to partner with veteran street photographers and provide them with the latest tools to capture those moments in vivid, living color. For over two decades in the country, our goal has been to demonstrate our motto through providing customers with affordable high-quality products that can help them in every aspect of their life—from being more productive at work, to preserving everyday moments and special celebrations.” ~Shinichi Tanaka, Manager of the Product Management Group of Brother Philippines

(From L-R) Rolando A. Reyes, Samahan ng Malayang Photographer sa Luneta Inc. (SMPLI), Member; Eduardo F. Agustin, SMPLI, Auditor; Ronald C. Quintana, SMPLI, Sgt.-At-Arms; Shinichi Tanaka, Manager of the Product Management Group of Brother Philippines; Cecilio S. Compoc, SMPLI, President; Shiela Rose C. Javier, NPDC, Park Trading Committee, Chairperson; Dannica T. Iway, NPDC, Park Trading Committee, Secretary; Carlo R. Villanueva, Flower Clock Photographers Association Inc. (FCPAI), President; Rowena A. Saucero, FCPAI, Treasurer; Benhur R. Rubas, FCPAI, Board Member; Bartolome B. Miranda, SMPLI, Member

Brother Philippines 23rd Anniversary celebrating by doing something that Luneta Park’s veteran photographers will never forget. As part of this milestone celebration, they also have a surprise for their most loyal customers courtesy of the Brother Customer Plus Loyalty Program.

Brother Philippines worked with Luneta Park's Street photographers to boost business and provide park visitors with printed keepsakes they can cherish for a lifetime.

The event known as "Memories for Life" took place on February 5, 2023. Brother Philippines set up printing stations at the Japanese Garden and Mabini Hall. Photographers printed their images with the help of skilled graphic artists and high-quality printers.

At nine in the morning, Product Management Group Manager of Brother Philippines Shinichi Tanaka gave the event's opening speech.

Additionally, Brother Philippines made the announcement that it would be strengthening its exclusive loyalty program, Customer Plus. It was launched in 2019 and provides additional after-sales benefits to customers, such as quick access to Brother's Customer Service Team, the iShop, an exclusive in-app shopping feature, and monthly raffle activities. More benefits and surprises will soon be available through the program. Brother Philippines also presented a special gift to its devoted Customer Plus members during the Memories for Life campaign.

The company's celebration of its twenty-third anniversary in the Philippines and its motto of "#BeingAtYourSide" include the "Memories for Life" campaign.

This motto is reflected in Luneta Park's Memories for Life activity, which helps photographers make a living while providing valuable photo souvenirs to park visitors.

To learn more about the brand and its products, visit the Brother Philippines website at www.brother.com.ph. Follow Brother Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to know about the latest promos and anniversary activities. 

About Brother Philippines

Brother Philippines is a sales subsidiary of the Brother Group. Established in Japan in 1908, the Brother Group delivers products and services to customers all over the world, with manufacturing and sales facilities in 44 countries and regions. Brother Philippines offers products and services with Brother expertise in a wide range of fields such as printing and solutions, home and embroidery sewing machines, labelers, and scanners. Since its establishment in the Philippines in the year 2000, Brother has been placing its customers first everywhere, every time, and has been providing them with superior value with high quality products and services. Brother also prides itself with its sustainable business practices, taking responsibility, acting respectfully, and making a positive difference through Brother Earth.