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Take selfie with Vivo V7/V7+ to Win Stephen Curry Signed Merchandise  this Christmas! Topnotch global smartphone brand Vivo is riding in on the spirit of a Filipino Christmas with the launch of its special holiday contest. The Vivo V7 | V7+ Grand Christmas Giveaway promises to offer a pack of surprises with the giving away of any of the following prizes: exclusive Steven Curry items, two of its latest top-of-the-line products, the Vivo V7+ and the Vivo V7 or limited Vivo gift items. Stephen Curry Signed Basketball Stephen Curry Signed Jersey Stephen Curry Signed Shoes The Vivo V7 | V7+ Grand Christmas Giveaway—which officially commenced December 16, 2017 until January 6, 2018, is open to all, Vivo V7|V7+ users and non- Vivo V7|V7+ users alike.  To get a chance to bag any of the Vivo Christmas Giveaway prizes, just follow these mechanics: 1. Take a selfie using a Vivo V7/V7+ smartphone and use the Watermark Feature. 2. Write a short message c...

Vivo Philippines give honor to the Marawi soldiers at a special outreach affair at the AFP hospital. In the picture are Vivo Philippines employees with Hazel Bascon, Vivo Philippines Vice President and Head of Sales Vivo Philippines, in the true spirit of a Filipino Christmas, decides to give back to the heroic deeds of the soldiers who fought in Marawi by spending the afternoon with them last December 17 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Hospital in V. Luna, Quezon City.  The special outreach affair was attended to by Vivo employee-volunteers who interacted with the 150 soldiers and their families and entertained them with song and dance performances. The brand’s celebrity influencers were also in attendance to give joy and encouragement to the Marawi freedom fighters. KZ Tandingan, Darren Espanto, Jason Dy, and Kisses Delavin also shared their talent in one afternoon of gratitude-giving, to the delight of the soldiers and their families.  Vivo b...

The biggest and most extensive one-stop rental shop in Metro Manila - Gowns for Rent Manila by Damsel - will be joining as an exhibitor in the following wedding and debut exhibits: January 13-14, 2018 at PICC May 26-27, 2018 at SMX Mall of Asia July 14-15, 2018 at SMX Mall of Asia Free tickets will be given away at Damsel, Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City from December 15 to 30, 2017.  Limited only until ticket supplies last.  You may check out their website www.damsel.ph / www.gownsforrentmanila.com or fan page on Facebook - Gowns for Rent Manila by Damsel or Instagram @gfrmanila to see over 5,000 of their beautiful collections.

Still looking for budget-friendly gifts for your loved ones or for yourself for being extra nice this year?  Check this out and get ready for Christmas! It’s the season of gift giving, and one of the most grueling parts of the holidays has finally come upon us – choosing just what to buy for our loved ones! While the amount we spend on someone shouldn’t reflect how we feel about them, it’s still important to be able to budget our spending on gifts. Along these lines, we’ve prepared some great gift ideas for your loved ones that we’ve laid out into two popular budget ranges.  Under Php2500 Photo (c) Google Good earphones The gift of high-quality music is precious. So do a little research and find a pair of great earphones that’s within budget for your music-loving friends. Photo (c) Google Fountain pen Once you’ve tried a fountain pen, you’ll never want to go back. Fountain pens are characterized by an incredible smoothness in the way they ...

LG Mobile Philippines’ (LG) premium flagship phone, the V30+, is finally hitting the stores this month at SRP Php46,990, and it’s available for pre-order starting December 15 until 21. And, as a special gift this holiday season, the first 128 customers will get a LG 24” HD LED TV for free. To avail of this exciting promo, all you have to do is visit any participating store, place your pre-order, and pay P3, 000 for down payment. Every purchase entitles you to one (1) LG 24” HD LED TV. The smartphone can be claimed at the same store starting December 22. Make sure to present the official receipt of down payment amount and two (2) valid IDs matching the OR. If you are among the lucky first 128 customers, your free LG 24” HD LED TV will be delivered directly to your home address.  Participating stores include: LG Concept Stores in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills, SM Pampanga, Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Sta. Rosa, and Marquee Mall; Memoxp...

Entertaining comes easy with the right technological products. This holiday season, make sure to enlist the right refrigerator that will transform you into the best host; the LG InstaViewTM Door-in-Door® (DID), party planning and entertaining becomes easy. With a state-of-the-art mirrored glass panel, checking the fridge for ingredients that you have to buy at the grocery is as easy as taking a peek. You only have to knock twice to see inside the easy access compartment without ever opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher l onger.  The LG InstaViewTM DID® is also equipped with the SpaceplusTM Ice System. The door-mounted slim icemaker provides 20% more storage space, so you don’t have to lose your cool about running out of ice during a party. Furthermore, fresh produce stays fresh longer with the Moist Balance CrisperTM. Specially designed by LG, the Moist Balance CrisperTM is an innovative lattice-patterned box cover, which maintains the moistu...

To celebrate the holiday in true Filipino Christmas spirit, Vivo Philippines releases a special holiday video depicting a touching story of a widow, her children, and a husband and father they lost in a war. The story revolved around a grieving wife and mother who tends to her small children on a Christmas eve when a group of carolers offered a rendition of ‘Silent Night’ outside their home. Laden with gifts and noche buena food, the carolers were then welcomed inside the home of the aggrieved family only for the former’s emotions to be stirred by a solitary portrait of the father of the home—a soldier who perished fighting for peace. The Vivo special Christmas video is an instant hit amongst the family-oriented Filipinos, garnering 781,000 views, 4,212 shares and almost 41,000 likes within six days after its release on Vivo Philippines’ official Facebook page. Because of its theme centered on family, Christmas, togetherness, and gratitude, Vivo’s special C...

How can we as parents guide our children to become the kind of individuals we can all be proud of?  Last December 1, I was one of the fortunate few who were invited by Jollibee to attend a parenting talk with the world-renowned parenting and character formation expert with over 22 books on the field, Dr. Michele Borba. During the #SweetSayaMoments parenting chat with other speakers I was able to note some essential takeaways that I'll be sharing with you. Host Ms. Gelli Victor and Ms. Cathleen Capati Jollibee Philippines Managing Director for the Flagship Category, Ms. Cathleen Capati said that Parent-child bonding is pivotal in building character during formative years. "It can be very challenging to raise kids in this day and age. But if there's anything that Filipino parents should not forget, it's the lasting importance of actually spending time with their children to teach them the values that we hold dear to our hearts, such as compa...

For most moms, the laundry basket fills up faster and the to-do list never gets shorter. However, there is a way to tackle the toughest laundry loads while also freeing up some time with the LG TWINWashTM . The latest washer from LG Electronics features a front load washer at the top and a smaller pedestal washer below, allowing you to run two loads of laundry at the same time. The pedestal washer is perfect for small loads like delicates, whites, and baby clothes. It is also perfect for clothes that can benefit from an immediate wash like athletic wear. Furthermore, the LG TWINWashTM doesn’t take up as much space as other washers, making it a perfect addition for those who are living in space-poor condominiums and apartments. So this holiday season, get more out of your time, energy, and space at home with the LG TWINWashTM.  For more information about the LG TWINWashTM, please visit http://www.lg.com/ph/twin-load  .

International football super star Cristiano Ronaldo, an Herbalife Nutrition-sponsored athlete since 2013, was recently named “The Best FIFA Men’s Player” for the second consecutive year. The award was determined through a combined voting process that included the votes of team captains and managers from national teams all around the globe, an online public ballot of football fans, and votes by a select group of global media representatives. “Cristiano proves once again that his dedication on the field and commitment to nutrition has elevated him to the top of his game, earning him one of FIFA’s top honors, The Best Men’s Player Award,” said Rich Goudis, CEO of Herbalife Nutrition. Ronaldo, named the most famous athlete in the world by ESPN, adds to other major awards and accomplishments in 2017. He won the 2016/17 UEFA Men’s Player of the year for the second consecutive year, after once again leading Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League title and finishing as the top go...

Two of the most loved brands, SM Supermalls and Globe have teamed up to provide mall goers access to high-speed internet services, and together, bringing new and extraordinary experiences in SM malls across the country. SM Supermalls together with Globe Telecom Inc., boosts free internet access in selected SM Malls nationwide starting November this year.  From L- R Annie S. Garcia, Preaident Shopping Center Management Corporation; Jeffrey Lim, President SM Prime Holdings; Hans T. Sy, Cgairman of the Executive Committee, SM Prime Holdings; Ernest Cu, President and CEO, Globe Telecom Inc.; Willy Ocier, President Philippine Global Communications Inc. Shoppers and mall goers will be able to access everything they need online with speedy and reliable internet making their mall-going experience enjoyable, seamless and convenient. Being #AlwaysConnectedAtSM , customers can check out movie schedules, tune in to their social media accounts, book a ride and get first dib...

What is the best way to combat dry skin especially this cold and merry season when it's  impossible to say no to all the revelry? Argan oil! 😍 Of course, aside from eating healthy (a lot of greens, water, and fiber), getting enough sleep and a lot of exercise help. Also  using moisturizer that encourages natural production of the oil glands. Argan oil is thought by many to be the best choice of oils to increase healthy oil production. Argan oil stimulates the skin, reduces rashes and itchiness, and is safe for sensitive skin. Argan oil  is most commonly used as a skin moisturiser to hydrate and soften skin. With its high vitamin E and fatty acid content,  argan oil  is the ideal product to give skin a natural boost. It absorbs easily and is non-greasy and non-irritating, which makes it a great natural moisturiser. Drawn from trees that grow in the southern region of Morocco, argan oil is a rich blend of antioxidants, vitamin A and E, polyunsat...

Waxing has become a common (and popular) service offered at salons and spas for years. Whether it's the eyebrow, upper lip, underarm,legs or, well, someplace more intimate, many people choose waxing for longer-lasting hair removal. Waxing is a great alternative to shaving if you have hair you're uncomfortable with. It is recommended for people of all ages and both genders. If your goal is to maintain skin that’s smooth and hair free no matter what season, have an appointment to your nearest waxing salon. Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon, is giving clients what they need while making sure that they allow them to feel fabulous about themselves as well.  " We strive to bring reliable and fast services, but also connect with our customers—it’s a very personal grooming procedure, after all, and we are dedicated to making customers happy and comfortable. Clients expect quality service, superior treatments and affordable prices but not at the expense of a warm and comfortable env...