Childhood memories often revolve around the enchanting world of Disney princesses, where we find ourselves immersed in tales of wonder. These princesses have served as a profound source of inspiration, imparting valuable life lessons during our formative years. Among the influential figures, Ariel, known to all as The Little Mermaid, holds a special place. Her captivating presence has fueled our aspirations of becoming mermaids, drawn to their mesmerizing appearance as they gracefully navigate the sea with their vibrant and enchanting tails. Did the dream of being a mermaid also inhabit your youthful imagination? Well, now you have the opportunity to turn that dream into a tangible reality.

Pretty Secret has officially launched its newest Hello Sea! Limited Edition Mermaid Collection which features a wide array of makeup goodies that will make your mermaid heart happy and giddy! Pretty Secret’s #MadeToBeMermaid event was hosted by radio announcer and content creator, Ms. Jho Del Pilar. This event aims to captivate the hearts of would-be mermaids. Everything you need to make your mermaid dreams come to life is here! This is the part where imagination meets beauty.

 

Filipino boy group SB19, known for their numerous accolades, has recently unveiled their newest single "GENTO," offering a tantalizing preview of what lies ahead in the highly anticipated "PAGTATAG!" era for the group.

“GENTO” places SB19’s bold talent and confidence into the spotlight, highlighting their strength and versatility as a group. The song offers a catchy word play, effortlessly weaving ganito (like this), ginto (gold), and gento, the Caviteño word for ganito.

It delivers a powerful message of their growth as a group, after years of refinement—just like gold.

For this single, SB19 draws inspiration from transformational change—how incremental and everyday acts lead to success and change. Often, it is the little, simplest acts that lead to triumphs. 

SB19 continues to set an example of hard work and perseverance as the group continues their path towards dominating the local, and global, music scene. Five years since their debut, SB19 continues to test—and break—limits with their unconventional sound and unbounded talent. 

 

The Philippines has witnessed significant advancements in eco-mobility over the last couple of years. The increased ownership of bicycles has facilitated greater mobility for Filipinos, leading SM Supermalls to construct additional areas that cater to the needs of cyclists.

In celebration of World Bike Day, SM Supermalls together with its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, invites cyclists of all ages to join the 2023 Bike Fest from June 3 to 30. 

Celebrating World Bike Day

Calling all cyclists! On June 3, as we celebrate World Bike Day at SM Mall of Asia, SM City Fairview, SM City Marikina, SM City Clark, SM City Sta. Rosa, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM Lanang Premier join us in our community fun bike ride around the mall complex as part of our advocacy of creating bike-friendly communities across the country.

A Kiddie Bike Clinic will also take place at SM Mall of Asia, SM City Fairview, and SM City Marikina. Where kids, aged 8 to 12, can learn and practice bike handling skills in a fun, safe, and encouraging atmosphere. Kids will also learn about the value of bicycle safety during the workshop. 

Drive to the Best Deals and #AweSM Green Finds

From June 20 to 30, bike aficionados are in for a treat as various promos and deals are available online via the SM Deals and SM Malls Online apps, and on-ground in select malls. Tons of cool cycling gear, accessories, and merchandise will be up for grabs so mark your calendars for this 10-day bicycle galore! On June 27, bikers get free weekend treats!

 

SATO, the social business division of LIXIL Group, recently unveiled its debut in the Philippines, offering a range of pioneering, inspirational, and cost-effective sanitation and hygiene products tailored for consumers and institutions in remote rural and peri-urban regions seeking self-sufficient alternatives. The introduction of SATO's product line took place on May 17, 2023, at Okada Manila, where key stakeholders, corporate executives, and prospective collaborators were presented with the opportunity to learn about and engage with the offerings.

The launch coincides with the brand’s 10th anniversary and is aligned with SATO’s purpose to empower people to have a better life, every day, and enjoy a brighter future, through innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions. The launch in Southeast Asia is another step towards achieving LIXIL’s goal to improve the lives of 100 million people by 2025.

 

Vikings, Tong Yang strengthen partnership with PCPPI. The multi-awarded restaurants recently renewed ties with PCPPI in a ceremonial contract signing in Makati City. Present during the event were (from left to right) PCPPI National Key Accounts - Food Service Director Alex Catindig, Vikings Operation Director Mia Bernardo, PCPPI Area Commercial Head Red Israel, Vikings Group President Jackson Go, PCPPI Region Commercial Head Mayette Guro, Vikings Group Sr. Supply Chain Manager Luzvie Sityar-Villanueva, PCPPI Customer Development Manager Joel Javier, and Vikings Operation Director Hazel Rodriguez.

Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant (Vikings), the Philippines’ largest buffet-style dining destination, Tong Yang, the premium unlimited grill and shabu-shabu restaurant, recently renewed their long-term partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI). Under the agreement, the two restaurants will exclusively serve PCPPI’s well-loved beverage brands in all branches for the next three years. These include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mug, 7-Up, and Lipton Iced Tea. With this, more foodies can pair their favorites from Vikings and Tong Yang’s wide array of culinary specialties with PCPPI’s drinks nationwide.

Present during the contract renewal program were Vikings Group of Companies President and Owner Jackson Go and Sr. Supply Chain Manager Luzvie Sityar-Villanueva. They were joined by PCPPI Head of National Key Accounts Red Israel, Region Commercial Head Mayette Guro, and National Key Accounts - Food Service Director Alex Catindig.

“PCPPI is honored to continue to collaborate closely with Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant and Tong Yang as they take more Filipinos on memorable journeys around the world through delicious food. We look forward to supporting the Vikings team as they further their mission in delivering memorable gastronomic experiences,” said Mr. Israel.

Vikings has redefined the standards of dining class and style with its renowned status of being the largest buffet restaurant in the Philippines. Tong Yang elevates the grill and hotpot dining experience with its outstanding selection of unlimited fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables. Other dining destinations under the Vikings Group include Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot, Niu by Vikings, Putien, and Mey-Lin.

For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

 

Summer beckons an array of vibrant activities beneath the radiant sun. Amidst scorching temperatures, an increasing number of Filipinos wholeheartedly embrace the vast expanse of the outdoors, cherishing moments with companions and venturing into novel avenues of skill acquisition and sportsmanship. However, the oppressive heat exacts a toll beyond mere dehydration, depleting essential nutrients crucial for maintaining fundamental bodily processes at an accelerated pace.

Medical journals and health experts warn that the likelihood of getting dehydrated is high during summertime. If not addressed immediately, the effects of dehydration may be irreparable and require lifelong treatment. Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds everyone to hydrate regularly and pay close attention to how much sugar is consumed during the dry season.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, supports this call by encouraging Filipinos to fight dehydration while staying fit and active with Gatorade No Sugar. This electrolyte drink helps recover the body’s lost minerals without the unnecessary calories from sugar.

Electrolytes are key to one’s physical performance and overall well-being, as they help balance the amount of water and nutrients in the body. They regulate nervous, motor, and cardiovascular functions so that mind and body perform as they should. “We lose more than water when we sweat, and we must take the necessary steps to continue nourishing our bodies to keep healthy. Gatorade No Sugar is packed with electrolytes and essential nutrients to replenish our bodies’ supply especially during the humid Philippine summer,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.

Gatorade No Sugar helps ensure that more Filipinos get to enjoy being active this summer without compromising their health. It is available in leading convenience stores, supermarkets, and drug stores nationwide.

Aside from Gatorade, PCPPI also manufactures and distributes well-loved brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton Iced Tea, Milkis, Chum Churum Soonhari, and Premier Purified Water. For more information about PCPPI and its products, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

HONOR Philippines Country Manager Sean Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, and PR Manager Pao Oga with Cellboy Chief Operating Officer Johnson Lim, Chief Finance Officer Harold Lim, and Assistant General Manager for Sales and Operations Paul Mykhel Oilvar

Here are some of the news from one of the brands in the smartphone industry. 

 

My first experience in Timezone? Well, I couldn't really remember! I think being inside this family entertainment center really freezes time to get you in the zone for more fun and playing. Anyway kidding aside. I think my first experience in Timezone was when I was already working. And it was in one of the malls in the metro. So imagine how long I have been visiting Timezone. Not my age okay.

Of course, pandemic came and we're all stuck in the house. Now, we're enjoying life once again and just this month Timezone, the Philippines’ favorite family entertainment center brand and the well loved place, is announced the opening of its newest venue down South at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa. In which, I was humbly invited to witness the opening and of course got to try their newest features.

 

Team MR.DIY is getting bigger!

THE COUNTRY’s favorite one-stop-shop for family and home improvement introduced its new brand ambassadors, Team Kramer, for its ongoing MR.DIY ‘The Family Store for Everyday Needs - Meron DIYan’ campaign during a media launch in Novotel Quezon City recently.

“MR. DIY is not just a store; it is an embodiment of values and aspirations. When we say MR.DIY, we talk about improving family life by enhancing homes. About nurturing our familial bonds and fostering a loving environment within our households,” said MR.DIY Philippines CEO Roselle Andaya.

The campaign underscores MR.DIY’s goal of providing families with their everyday home and lifestyle needs. The brand remains committed to its “Always Low Prices” motto, offering a variety of products and essentials that aim to meet the daily needs and demands of its consumers.

 

Feeling #GToBeLucky this 2023? This could be your lucky year as GCash Lucky Load is back - with bigger prizes and more chances to win each week!

GCash users in NCR, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have the chance to win up to Php 100,000 weekly from the Lucky Load draw when they load, play, and match the winning combination!

For every Php 50 worth of mobile, broadband, or even non-telco load that you purchase on the GCash app, you automatically earn one ticket to join the Lucky Load promo.

There are three ways to play and access your tickets.

• ●Click on the pop-up banner on your screen after successfully buying load
• ●Check the Lucky Load notification in your GCash inbox
• ●Tap the Lucky Load icon under the Enjoy section of your GCash app menu

How to Play GCash Lucky Load
Players who correctly match with the lucky icon combination each week will split the regional prize pot equally among them. Once on the Lucky Load dashboard, select 6 icons from the roster of 30.

After choosing your icons, submit your ticket entry! The winning Lucky Load combination will be announced every Monday, and all winners for the week are announced on the GCash app and Facebook page every Tuesday.

This year, a grand pot prize of Php 100,000 per broad region will be given out by GCash every week:

• ●6 matched Icons – NCR (Php 100,000)
• ●6 matched Icons – North Luzon (Php 100,000)
• ●6 matched Icons – South Luzon (Php 100,000)
• ●6 matched Icons – Visayas (Php 100,000)
• ●6 matched Icons – Mindanao (Php 100,000)

If you’re the only winner who matches all 6 icons, you’ll win the entire Php 100,000 prize pool in your region! And if there are no winners for the week in all regions, the pot prize will be carried over onto the next draw the following week.

It is now even more convenient to buy load and stay connected. With GCash, you even get the chance to play and win bigger prizes! Kaya mag-load lang nang mag-load via GCash at baka ikaw na ang next LUCKY winner!

Download the GCash app from the App Store or Google Play today.

 

Prime Video today announced the premiere date of Cattleya Killer, an Amazon Exclusive crime-thriller series, and debuted the official trailer. The six-episode series, produced by ABS-CBN International Production and Nathan Studios, is based on a classic ‘90s Filipino film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay (In My Own Hands), and will be available on Prime Video on June 1 in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other selected territories. The series marks the first series collaboration between Prime Video and ABS-CBN, further promoting Filipino talents and stories to the world.

Cattleya Killer stars Arjo Atayde, the winner of Best Actor at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards, along with Jake Cuenca, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, and Christopher de Leon.

 

“We looked for volunteer artists by posting publicly on Facebook who were willing to paint or make any kind of art out of hulmahan [shoe molds] that are no longer being used because the pandemic hit the struggling shoe industry in Marikina, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines,” relates Bernardo. The call for volunteers had a positive response that hundreds of artists all over the Philippines expressed interest. The Manila Hotel’s creative consultant Rachy Cuna, National Artists Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Kidlat Tahimik, sculptors Pete Jimenez, Jonathan Dangue, Julie Lluch-Dalena, and thespian Dolly De Leon are some of the participating artists whose works are featured in Project Hulmahan.