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BDO & SM brought fun & entertainment together with comedians MC & Lassy at the Migrant Workers' Day celebrations of DMW & OWWA recently held at the DMW office EDSA-Ortigas Ave., SM City North Edsa & SM City Bacolod. Aside from games & prizes, BDO shared financial tips to the Overseas Filipinos & responded to their inquiries on remittance services, loans, & insurance products. BDO Unibank & the SM Supermalls in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) & the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), collaborated once again to honor the Overseas Filipinos.   Spearheaded by the DMW & OWWA, Migrant Workers’ Day celebrations were held recently at the DMW office in EDSA-Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, SM North EDSA & SM City Bacolod, wherein BDO & SM Supermalls brought fun & laughter to the occasion together with comedians MC & Lassy.  The migrant workers were treated to various fun & enterta...

Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant unveils a heartwarming tribute for dads this Father's Day Beloved homegrown restaurant chain Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant is offering a heartwarming toast to fathers with a duo of delightful treats.   The first is a feel-good video featuring children and wives reading their heartfelt love letters to their fathers and husbands. They speak of the sacrifices fathers make, the love they give, and the strength they provide. This video draws a captivating parallel between the extraordinary work that fathers accomplish both at home and in their careers, emphasizing that these are intricately interconnected. The genuine admiration, gratitude, and love captured in their family’s messages beautifully illustrate the unexpressed but deeply felt emotions that fathers evoke. As a company that cherishes its employees as family, Conti's understands the importance of cultivating a supportive and nurturing environment. The Father's Day video camp...

Ayn Bernos, former Binibining Pilipinas contestant, and creative online entrepreneur shares her inspiring journey as a creative online entrepreneur in Canva Philippines' "Usapang Canva" YouTube series. Like many Filipinos who call themselves “raketeros” or “raketeras” (hustlers), Ayn Bernos, a former Binibining Pilipinas contestant considers herself as one, being a content creator, host, podcaster, business owner, or simply, a creative online entrepreneur. “Social media is the main reason I get to do what I do. I use many platforms for every single endeavor [and] every part of my content creator life,” said Ayn.  The Creative Force Ayn’s professional career in the creative industry started when she had internships with digital marketing agencies and magazines. She then had her first career as a social media specialist. After years of building on those experiences, she was inspired to make her path.  “What pushed me to take the leap outside of working for other people...

Paradise Dynasty,  The Podium Birthdays are best celebrated with our loved ones in a special place where we can eat good food, it'll be like paradise.  Recently,  we discovered a new place that's right for us - who're picky eaters and are hesitant to try different cuisines – Paradise Dynasty at The Podium.  We celebrated Ysa's birthday there.  Paradise Dynasty is known for its 8- flavored Xiao Long Bao or soup dumplings so we did not miss the chance to order and try these. And those were indeed delicious 👌. The flavors are Signature Original,  Garlic,  Ginseng,  Foie Gras,  Szechuan,  Cheese,  Crab Roe, and Black Truffle. They serve authentic Chinese cuisine and every food is tasty.  Here's what we had :   Dynasty Crispy Chicken - P368 La Mian with Braised Pork Belly in Signature Pork Bone Soup- P330 Drunken Chicken - P288 Egg Fried Rice- P288  Pan Fried Dumpling - P168 Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao (XLB)- P48...

Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant with Pawssion Project representatives Conti's Bakeshop and Restaurant has added a side dish of compassion for our furry friends to the menu of beneficiaries of its outreach program and the food chain’s customers can lend a helping hand too.  Its latest partnership is with the Pawssion Project Foundation, Inc., a 5-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals in distress. Through the PISO FOR PAWSSION Campaign, Conti’s customers can donate cash through coin banks in select Conti’s stores that will go directly to the foundation in full to support its continuing mission to provide a loving and caring home to more rescued animals. “As we further expand our network and our number of stores, we thought of expanding our list of partner organizations as well and include not just disadvantaged people in need of help but also a community of cats and dogs who are abandoned, neglected, or unwanted that nee...

Leading health and beauty retailer Watsons encourages the public to stay protected against cervical cancer.  In the Philippines, cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among Filipino women, especially those aged 15 to 44 years old. 7,897 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly and from that number, 4,052 of them succumb to the disease. What’s more, cervical cancer also puts women at higher risk of miscarriage and infertility.  Certain strains  of the Human Papillomavirus or HPV are the main cause of cervical cancer. It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection. Sexually active people, even with just one partner, can get HPV. This can be passed on even when they have no signs or symptoms of the infection.  Fortunately, HPV is a vaccine-preventable disease.  "Vaccination provides an extra layer of protection. We are working to help build healthier communities by making vaccination more convenient and ensuring that customers always ha...

And just like that, Summer is almost over. As the monsoon season rears its head, it’s time to end Summer with a climactic bash – indoors! No fussing over the moody weather for the perfect farewell fête to this season. And with the array of adventures made possible by leading superapp Grab, a bahaycation may just be the best Summer hurrah for you and your loved ones.  Here are some ideas for your pahabol Summer adventures! Host a laidback indoor foodie party Summer is all about enjoying the company of loved ones through special moments shared with one another. What better way to bid Summer adieu than just relaxing and unwinding with your favorite persons at home?  And thanks to reliable online food delivery platforms like GrabFood, you can curate a unique gastronomic experience from a wide range of cuisines with just a few clicks. GrabFood touts a culinary expedition like no other – from its exclusive food merchants on GrabFood Signatures, to its must-try community mom-and...

Health Connect Forum Health Connect Forum, Hosted by Cito Beltran along with representatives from various medical societies and government agencies gathered to discuss collective efforts to champion maternal health.  The Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS), and the Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIDSOG) came together in an online Health Connect Forum to showcase the collective efforts of various sectors to improve maternal health outcomes in the Philippines. " There is a critical gap in the global vaccine response to the needs of pregnant women and their offspring ," Dr. Maria Lorena Santos, President of PIDSOG shared. In a recent report, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines cited that as many as 6 to 7 women die daily due to pregnancy-related complications and childbirth. Furthermore, UNICEF Philippines also reported that over 60,000 children die yearly before their 5th bi...