In the whirlwind of wedding preparations, finding the perfect gift can be quite a challenge. Yet, for Diana Marie Mendoza-Zabala, a dedicated high school Science teacher, this task held deep significance just days before she tied the knot with Joemar Zabala, also an educator in secondary Social Studies.

The perfect partner para sa love

Wedding planning tends to be a busy affair, and Diana and Joemar found themselves caught up in the frenzy as they geared up for their big day. Amidst packed schedules and overflowing calendars, Diana nearly overlooked the need for a special gift for Joemar, one meant to be a part of their vows.

With only three days left before their wedding, Diana returned to the mall where their paths first crossed, determined to find the perfect token of their love—a watch to symbolize their timeless bond. Amidst the array of options, ranging from budget-friendly to extravagant, one timepiece stood out to her.

“Noong bumili ako ng gift para sa wedding namin, sa SM Store sa Lucena City ako pumunta. Yung gift na gusto kong ibigay ko sa kanya is relo, pero that time, kapos na kami sa budget. Iniisip ko talaga paano ko ma-a-avail yung relo kung wala naman akong hawak na pera para mabarayan siya ng full payment. Buti na lang tinawag ng sales lady yung sales associate ng Home Credit at nasabihan niya ako na ‘Sakto, Ma’am, naka-promo kami ngayon, 0% interest.

Bago ko ibigay yung regalo kay Joemar, gumawa ako ng letter para sa kanya; pero sa dulo ng message, sinabi ko na bayad na ang downpayment ng relo, siya na nga lang ang bahala sa installment na three months, pero 0% interest naman,” Diana happily recalled.

(I purchased my wedding gift for Joemar in SM Store Lucena. I really wanted to give him a wristwatch as a gift, but at that time, I didn’t have enough money for it. I was thinking of possible ways to get it, even though I didn’t have enough cash on hand, when the sales lady assisting me called for Home Credit’s sales associate. The associate then went on to tell me that, as luck would have it, Home Credit had a 0% interest promo at that time.

Before I gave my gift to Joemar, I wrote him a letter, indicating in the last part that I had already paid for the wristwatch’s downpayment, he just needed to pay for the remaining three-month installment fees, but with no interest).

The lifelong companion in every chapter

And then, it was D-day. As Diana presented Joemar with her gift availed through Home Credit, videographer Bryant Nanez captured the heartfelt moment, where Diana even presented Joemar with the Home Credit care card as part of her present, in a sensational same-day-edit video. The sincerity and distinctiveness of the gesture caused the video, which was posted online, to go viral and quickly garner over 41.5K views. The unexpected attention from the public was a delightful surprise for the couple, who were overjoyed to see their wedding inspiring viewers.

“At Home Credit, we understand the importance of celebrating life's special moments, especially when it comes to love. As a trusted lifestyle partner, our commitment lies in delivering convenient and fast access to credit, empowering Filipinos to lead the lives they deserve. We are overjoyed to be a part of not just Diana and Joemar's beautiful love story, but also of the multitude of life stories that we touch through our services,” Sheila Paul, Chief Marketing Officer of Home Credit Philippines, expressed.

Joemar conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Home Credit for consistently serving as a reliable partner throughout the various chapters of his life.

“Kung tao si Home Credit, lubos kaming magpapasalamat sa kanya dahil noong walang-wala ako, naging malaking tulong ito para sakin. Ngayon na nagsisimula na kami bilang mag-asawa, gusto naming makapagpundar ng mga gamit, at naisip namin na why not i-try namin gamit ang Home Credit.

Pero hihintayin muna namin na matapos ang existing loan namin dahil ang pagkuha ng loan ay isang proseso na kailangang pagplanuhan kung kailan dapat kunin. Ito ay isang responsibilidad at ang mga nagagamit natin na galing sa hiram ay kailangan nating bayaran dahil napakinabangan na natin ang mga ito, at dahil naging mabait ang mga nagpahiram nito at napakabilis lang din naman ang proseso,” Joemar remarked.

(If Home Credit were a person, we would thank them profusely because they were there for us when we had close to none. Now that we are starting our married life, we would like to build a home and try to use Home Credit for it.

However, we would wait first to finish our existing Home Credit loan, since acquiring loans is a process that needs thorough thinking and planning. Getting loans is a responsibility, and the things that we get to use and enjoy because of it need the right repayments since the creditor was generous enough to let us borrow, and the process of borrowing was also fast and convenient.)

With this touching wedding tale, how did Joemar discover the love of his life, Diana? To unveil the enchanting story that binds them, let's rewind to the very beginning.

A tale of love at first sight

Diana and Joemar's charming love story unfolded when fate intervened one day. According to Joemar, the magic began with a love-at-first-sight encounter. Sometime in 2017, while browsing through social media, he stumbled upon Diana's profile, tagged in a wedding photo shared by mutual friends.

“Social media talaga ang naging way para magkakilala kami nitong aking asawa. [Noong nakita ko siya], sabi ko, why not i-chat ko siya? Noong first time ko siyang na-meet, parang na-love at first sight ako. Na-realize ko agad na magiging asawa ko siya,” Joemar fondly reminisced.

(Social media paved the way for our paths to cross. When I first saw her profile, all I could think of was sending her a chat message. The first time I met her, it felt like love at first sight, and I already knew back then that she would be my future wife.)

Following their initial meeting, their love blossomed, leading them to officially become a couple. During the first two years of their relationship, they chose to keep things lowkey, recognizing Diana's parents' protective nature. They discreetly went on dates, always respecting her parents' wishes, and adhering to her 7 PM curfew, despite both being of legal age.

As a couple, Joemar and Diana share a simple yet meaningful connection, marked by common hobbies, interests, and values. They enjoy exploring different restaurants, savoring new experiences one venue at a time—and being practical about it. This love language formed the foundation of their relationship.

Seven years down the road, Joemar and Diana embraced the next chapter of their love story, deciding to exchange vows and tie the knot in 2023. After their union, Joemar and Diana were abundantly blessed. They acquired a new home and a car, and the blessings continued with the anticipation of a baby on the way.

Learn more about Joemar and Diana’s love story here.

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GS1 Philippines, the leading authority on local barcode standards, has rolled out GS1 Activate, a user-friendly web service designed to simplify the process of generating barcodes and symbols for businesses. The move aims to transform the retail supply chain landscape through digital innovation.

Unveiled at the GS1 Philippines’ Annual Conference and General Membership Meeting held on January 30, 2024, GS1 Activate promises to streamline barcode number generation and symbol creation, thus digitizing product data and identification. This advancement is poised to enhance the efficiency and transparency of supply and demand chains both locally and globally, across various industries.

Compliant with GS1 standards and services, GS1 Activate empowers businesses to achieve precise product identification using global trade item numbers (GTINs), while facilitating seamless data exchange. This, in turn, elevates customer service standards and operational efficiency. With GS1 Activate, enterprises gain easy access to barcode numbers for their products, facilitating their distribution on a global scale. Moreover, the service offers expert advice on barcode symbol printing and placement to ensure optimal scanning performance. By leveraging GS1 Activate for product data sharing, companies can extend their market presence to retailers and online marketplaces worldwide, thereby boosting the visibility and accessibility of their products on a global platform.

GS1 Philippines has set an ambitious goal to introduce GS1 Activate to more than 30,000 retailers nationwide by the close of 2024, with an existing clientele of over 5,000 retailers already benefiting from their services.

“In an economy where the Philippines’ e-commerce market is estimated to reach $24 billion (approx. Php 1.3 trillion) through 2025, GS1 Activate is a game-changer. This new service revolutionizes business barcode generation, reducing the time required compared to traditional product identification methods and eliminating common errors, saving costs on label reprinting and minimizing the need for extensive personnel training. By dramatically simplifying the process, GS1 Activate also enhances efficient data sharing, crucial for strengthening both local and global trade. This launch is a testament to our dedication to advancing digital integration within the Philippines' supply chain ecosystem, reinforcing our role in the global economy,” GS1 Philippines, and Philippine Retailers Association President Bobby Claudio said.

Aligning with the annual gathering’s theme, “Unified Unlocked: Activating Integrated Digitalization,” GS1 Philippines’ conference marked the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the barcode system and highlighted GS1’s focus on shifting to the 2D migration of barcodes to QR codes while calling for global retail Point of Sale (POS) scanners to be capable of processing 2D barcodes by 2027.

In his remark, GS1 Philippines Chairman Atty. Pablo Gancayo shared, "We are now focused on evolving the barcode into the next level we call the 2D migration, which is expected to revolutionize further commerce. GS1 will guide the industry towards 2D migration, which it hopes to achieve and implement comprehensively by the year 2027."

The annual gathering hosted insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities among key government figures, industry players, and GS1 members. Among those present was Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Mary Jean T. Pacheco, who emphasized GS1 standards' pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and visibility for Philippine industries competing globally. During her talk, she discussed the government agency’s three-year food logistics action agenda aimed to revolutionize the food distribution system by addressing critical supply chain gaps and integrating ICT to enhance logistics performance. Undersecretary Pacheco expressed eagerness for collaborations with GS1 Philippines to achieve these goals.

Other government leaders and industry experts also shared their perspectives on the impact of global standards in the digital age, including Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Enrile Uy; De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Environment and Design faculty member and packaging designer and consultant Prof. Ana Maria Veronica Solano; and CLASSchool Founder and Nutraways Manufacturing Corporation General Manager Love Emmanuel Agudo.

Several executives from both GS1 Philippines and the GS1 Global Office graced the event, namely: GS1 Global Office President and CEO Renaud De Barbuat; GS1 Philippines Trustee and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr.; and GS1 Global Office GS1 Registry Platform Global Deployment Lead Joe Horwood.

Among the prominent industry groups present at the conference were PHILEXPORT, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PHILFOODEX), Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI), Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), Philippine Consumer Centric Traders Association (PCCTA), Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), Soap and Detergent Association of the Philippines (SDAP), and the Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines.

This year, Infinix, One of the popular tech brand tailored for young consumers, joyfully announces its inclusion in Shopee's $100 Million Milestone Brand Partners Club. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights Infinix's exceptional success in exceeding a total sales revenue of $100 million on the Shopee platform, coinciding with the Shopee Brands Summit 2024.

Lake Hu, the Chief Marketing Officer of Infinix, expressed pride in this significant accomplishment, stating, "We are incredibly proud to be inducted into Shopee's $100 Million Milestone Brand Partners Club. This honor is a result of our close collaboration with Shopee and reflects our commitment to Infinix's unwavering dedication to young consumers. Our brand is driven by a deep understanding of their needs and aspirations. We believe in providing cutting-edge technologies that resonate with their lifestyles, all while maintaining accessible prices."

Everyone's day may have the same number of hours, but how those hours unfold varies greatly. Yet, amidst this diversity, the quest for enhancing our daily routines remains a constant pursuit. Often, we seek assistance from various sources to aid us in this journey.

Meet the Redmi Note 13, a wallet-friendly smartphone packed with reliable features. From sunrise to sunset, this device serves as a steadfast ally, elevating even the most mundane moments of our daily grind.

Morning: Work and connections

Contrary from its previous information of 7,100 high tide and 7,107 low tide. 

In an era where the world is your workplace and adventure awaits at every turn, ensuring your safety and well-being becomes paramount. That's where SafetyWing and its flagship product, Nomad Insurance, step in as your trusted companions, offering unparalleled peace of mind for the modern nomad, traveler, and remote worker.

Flexible and Affordable Coverage

SafetyWing operates on a subscription model, providing a suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of today's digital nomads and globetrotters. What sets SafetyWing apart is its affordability without compromising on quality. Take, for example, their Travel medical coverage, starting from just $45.08 every 4 weeks, a fraction of the cost compared to competitors.

COVID-19 Coverage and More

In these uncertain times, SafetyWing shines even brighter with its comprehensive COVID-19 coverage, inclusive of quarantine expenses outside your home country, up to $50 per day for 10 days. Moreover, their policies offer worldwide coverage alongside limited home country coverage, ensuring you're protected wherever your journey takes you.

PUBG is widely recognized as one of the most popular battle royale games worldwide. Its intense gameplay and challenging mechanics attract gamers from all corners of the globe. However, accessing certain features and content within PUBG requires the use of a virtual currency known as UC, or Unknown Cash.

UC serves as a virtual currency, allowing players to purchase a range of items within PUBG, including weapon skins, character skins, emotes, royale passes, and more. To get UC, players have to do PUBG top up. Explore how to top up UC, and the benefits of it, in the information provided below:

How to Top Up UC on Lapak Gaming

To access all the features in PUBG, you can recharge UC on Lapak Gaming. The process of purchasing UC on Lapak Gaming is straightforward, secure, and quick. Here are the step-by-step instructions you need to follow:

• ●To add PUBG UC on PUBGM Philippines, start by opening your phone browser and visit Lapakgaming's PH official website at https://www.lapakgaming.com/en-ph.
• ●Next, click on the magnifier symbol to search for PUBGM - Philippines's Top-Up Page.
• ●Upon reaching the PUBGM - Philippines's Top-Up Page, you have the option to either purchase UC or utilize a Gift Voucher. If opting for a Gift Voucher, select the 'Gift Voucher' tab, input the code, and click "Use Voucher."
• ●For those choosing to buy UC, remain on the 'Buy' tab, and select the desired top-up product. Then, specify the quantity of the chosen product.
• ●Following that, select the payment method. Lapakgaming offers various options, including:
• -E-wallets: Paymaya, GrabPay, GCash, and ShopeePay.
• -The Counter Payment through Cebuana and 7-Eleven.
• ●Enter your PUBGM - Philippines User ID. Locate it by opening the game on your device, navigating to your profile, and finding the numbers beneath your IGN on the left. To prevent any issues with UC delivery, ensure the numbers are entered correctly.
• ●Optionally, provide your email address to receive a transaction proof, if needed.
• ●Insert any Promo Code, if available, and click the "Buy Now" button.
• ●Then, you will see Payment Page. Complete the transaction before the 30-minute payment deadline.
• ●Once the payment is successful, the page will refresh, and the purchased product will be added to your game account. If you've bought vouchers, the voucher code can be found on this page, so it's essential to keep it open.
• ●Your transaction is finished, and you can go back to enjoying PUBGM - Philippines with your friends.

PUBG UC Top Up Benefits
You know how to PUBG top up on Lapak Gaming, and now it's time to find out the advantages you can get. For instance, gaining access to premium features and increased chances of winning. To learn more about this, read the following review:

1. Premium Features and Content Accessibility
Utilize UC to get a range of premium features and content within the PUBG game, such as character skins, vehicle skins, weapon skins, Pass Royale, emotes, and more. Investing in these premium offerings enhances and adds excitement to the PUBG gaming experience.

2. Boosting Win Potential
For new players, the PUBG game is quite challenging. Yet, to improve your chances of winning, consider purchasing UC, which can subsequently be employed to purchase various skins. For instance, obtaining a weapon skin results in increased damage and accuracy for the weapon in use. This, in turn, significantly improves your chances of success in PUBG gameplay.

3. Support Game Development
By topping up UC, you directly contribute to PUBG game development, as a portion of the funds aids in ongoing enhancements. Your support not only helps the game grow but also ensures it keeps getting better, providing you with an improved and more enjoyable gaming experience.

Thus, this review discusses the process and benefits of PUBG top up. For UC recharging, Lapak Gaming is the ideal choice due to its affordability and a 10X money-back guarantee, making it the perfect platform for your needs.

P-Pop sensation Josh Cullen has teamed up with Filipino rapper Yuridope for the official remix of “Get Right.”

The collaboration between the two artists was seamless, as they brought their unique styles together to revamp the song with energy and passion. Their goal was clear: to elevate the beat, amplify the verses, and deliver a performance that rivaled the original.

“When I thought about doing a remix for 'Get Right' with a local artist, Yuridope immediately came to mind,” said SB19's lead rapper and vocalist. “He's not just talented; he's authentic. And his verse? It was like magic, effortless and impactful.”

Enercon Asia, a prominent company specializing in energy and power system integration solutions, is expanding its services in the Philippines. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the market.

In response to the global challenge of achieving energy sustainability, businesses worldwide, including those in the Philippines, are adopting more efficient energy consumption practices. Recognizing this need, the Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has emphasized the importance of enhancing energy usage efficiency.

If you are thinking of completely updating yourself and looking different every day, you are needing the best piece of clothing that everyone wants but doesn't know what it is, and it is shapewear, not only that but it is high compression so that it gives you the figure you have. You have wanted to look good for a long time but you don't want to be in the gym every day trying to achieve it, so here we are going to show you how to get that body and where you can have it.


Starting with our favorite design and the one that never goes out of style, the curvy faja girdle gives incredible results that make you boost your self-confidence every day you wear it, not only does it enhance your curves but it makes some that appear that you didn't know you had, that's why it's one of our favorites to wear with all the clothes you have.

 

HONOR is set to introduce its latest addition to the popular X Series, the HONOR X8b, on February 21. This new smartphone promises to bring together top-notch photography features, a captivating display, and a sleek design, offering users a comprehensive package tailored to meet their demands for stunning visuals and distinctive style.

The HONOR X8b is designed to deliver an exceptional photography experience, allowing users to capture memorable moments with ease and clarity. Its innovative camera features ensure that every shot is of high quality, promising to elevate users' photography game to new heights.

Not only does the HONOR X8b excel in photography, but it also boasts an immersive display that enhances the overall viewing experience. Whether users are browsing through photos, watching videos, or playing games, the smartphone's display promises to deliver crisp visuals and vibrant colors, ensuring an enjoyable entertainment experience.

With its sleek and stylish design, the HONOR X8b is not just a powerful smartphone but also a fashion statement. Its modern aesthetics make it stand out from the crowd, allowing users to express their individuality while enjoying the latest technology at their fingertips.

“If there's anything we can promise our HONOR fans, it’s our dedication in providing solutions to the ever-changing needs of smartphone users. With the arrival of HONOR X8b, we can give a solid example of quality technology without having to be expensive,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The HONOR X8b offers massive memory and storage options, including 8GB of RAM + 8 GB RAM Turbo and 512GB of storage – enabling it to handle demanding tasks and store a large amount of content.

The HONOR X8b features a triple camera system, including a 108MP Main Camera, 5MP Wide and Depth Camera, and 2MP Macro Camera. The 108MP Main Camera comes with the powerful ISOCELL HM6 sensor, enabling it to capture sharp, vibrant photos even in low-light environments.

The 3240Hz PWM Dimming protects users from eye strain, making it ideal for digital-savvy users who spend long hours on smartphones. Additionally, the display's HBM brightness of 1200nits and peak brightness of 2000nits ensures excellent visibility even under bright sunlight. By adjusting the screen brightness from 2nits to 2000nits automatically, the HONOR X8b provides an optimal viewing experience in any lighting condition.

To check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/) or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

Queen of the universe and productivity, Catriona Gray, renowned for her multifaceted talents, expressed her enthusiasm for the enhanced AI capabilities of the Galaxy S24 Series during Samsung's recent launch event. Emphasizing its role as both a productivity and creativity tool, Gray likened the Galaxy S24 Ultra to an all-in-one solution, aligning with her own versatile persona.

Intuitive AI features geared towards productivity and creativity

In her bustling lifestyle, Catriona, known for her versatile work and constant content creation, relies heavily on her notes app to capture the essence of her day.

"I love how Notes Assist helps me customize notebooks with unique covers, and its AI feature analyzes and condenses the content," Catriona explains. "It's incredibly convenient for quick references, providing summaries and key points from the entire notebook."

Additionally, Catriona expressed her fondness for certain AI functionalities tailored to her on-the-go productivity and creativity. She highlighted the circle-to-search feature, which enables users to select parts of images or text for instant information retrieval. Moreover, users can extract icons from images, easily integrating them into notes, messages, and even creating stickers.

It's among the many firsts of the brand! Yes, Honor is rolling out another first in its line of remarkable products.

HONOR Philippines, a leading provider of smart devices, has confirmed the upcoming release of the HONOR Magic V2 in the Philippines on February 21. This foldable smartphone, HONOR's latest premium offering, promises an impressive foldable design, stunning display, long battery life, and top-notch performance, aiming to deliver an unmatched user experience.

According to Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines, the HONOR Magic V2 sets new standards in the industry as the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable smartphone yet. Cheng highlights significant enhancements in various aspects including form factor, battery life, display quality, and user experience, designed to encourage wider adoption among consumers.

Weighing just 231g and measuring 9.9mm thick when folded, the HONOR Magic V2 pushes the boundaries of innovation in foldable devices. Its ultra-slim and lightweight design aims to meet consumers' expectations for flagship performance while keeping the phone's thickness under 1 cm, a first in the industry.

Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines and Off The Record, a Manila-based indie record label known for supporting Filipino artists, have teamed up in a new partnership to boost and showcase Filipino music.

In this collaboration, SME Philippines will spread Off The Record’s music collection worldwide and collaborate on strategies for marketing, media exposure, artist growth, brand alliances, and synchronization.

Off The Record was founded by industry expert Ricky Ilacad, who has kickstarted the careers of major alternative, pop, and crossover artists over the past twenty years. Ilacad established the label to leverage his tried-and-tested experience to nurture Filipino talents and enhance their opportunities in the ever-changing global music landscape.

"We're excited to partner with Off The Record," said Roslyn Pineda, General Manager of Sony Music Entertainment Philippines. "Ricky Ilacad has a strong history of success in the music business, and we share his dedication to fostering outstanding Filipino talent. Together, we'll open up remarkable chances for artists and revamp the music industry."