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Get Ready To Bite Into Milky Goodness.  Paving the way for a new, delightful, and healthy habit of snacking for kids – Milkana, Savencia’s international brand, was born more than 60 years ago in the Alps, using excellent milk from Allgäu. The number 1 processed cheese in Germany and sold across Europe, China, Egypt, and Africa – Milkana now introduces its latest Creamy Lollipops to the Philippines. The Creamy Lollipops were launched officially via a virtual event hosted by celebrity mommies Karel Marquez and Pat Sevilla on August 30, 2023 , with media, mommy bloggers, mommy influencers, and other guests joining the much-anticipated event and engaging in fun activities prepared for them and their kids. The nutritious and flavorful Creamy Lollipops, made with care and innovation, are new premium dairy snacks for kids with no added preservatives. They are excellent sources of milk proteins naturally containing essential amino acids, as well as calcium and vitamin D, which contri...

Medical societies and patient-leaders unite for respiratory disease awareness campaign. August is National Lung Month.  To celebrate, frontrunners in the Philippine healthcare industry join together to increase public education on various lung diseases.  Spearheaded the Lungs Matter: Raising Awareness for Respiratory Wellness event are the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations,  Psoriasis Philippines,  Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders, Scleroderma Awareness Philippines, and Philippine College of Chest Physicians, supported by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc. Lungs Matter:  Raising Awareness for Respiratory Wellness was held at The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros Manila and was attended by esteemed healthcare experts who shared fruitful insights on popular and lesser-known respiratory diseases,  and the basics of lung care. Dr. Mae Campomanes, Chair for the Council on Occupational and Interstitial Lung Diseases, P...

Dedicated to introducing renowned brands and enhanced shopping experiences, SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan introduce top-tier fashion and beauty labels. These establishments are poised to serve the expanding consumer base within the Camanava area. From the first international fashion sensation to brands that celebrate local heritage, these exciting tenants bring a wave of energy, style, and individuality to the fashion scene, catering to diverse tastes and empowering every shopper to express themselves confidently through their unique fashion choices. 6IXTY 8IGHT has captured the hearts of young women across Asia with its playful attitude and joyous approach to fashion.  Hailing from the heart of fashion innovation, 6IXTY 8IGHT opened its first 168-square-meter brick-and-mortar store in the Philippines at SM City Grand Central. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Erik Ryd, this brand has redefined youthful and energetic lingerie for young women. W...

Sunlife 3X3 Charity Challenge A s basketball stars converge in Manila this August for the FIBA World Cup, Sun Life is adding to the hype with an exciting activity that will bring together local celebrities while also promoting the sport in communities.  Dubbed the Sun Life 3x3 Charity Challenge, the event will take place from August 18 to 20 at SM Megamall with close to 400 players expected to participate, led by celebrities and basketball pros including Ael Barial, Brent Javier, Jollo Go, Andre Felix, Gab Banal, Thor Gomez, Brent Paraiso, John Custodio, Axel Torres, Pat Sugui, Kirst Viray, Ralph Molina Martin Reyes, Miguel Aytona, Hendrix Jim, and Martin Javier. The event will also be open to the public who wish to showcase their skills on the court and experience the excitement of participating in the basketball fever across the country.  Moreover, for every participant who will play, Sun Life will donate P4,000 to revitalize basketball courts and launch fitness programs ...

Left to Right: Mr. Romeo Sapao Jr, IT Officer of Dep Ed, Councillor Ricky Hizon, Assistant Principal Loida Maglanque, Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy, Honorable Mayor Vilma Caluag, and Atty James Francis Villanueva, San Fernando City ICT Officer.  Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. in partnership with the city government of San Fernando, Pampanga, provided free internet connectivity to three classroom buildings of the Pampanga High School (PHS). PHS, the largest secondary educational institution in San Fernando City, is the first beneficiary of the Kayabe Ka Free Public Wi-Fi program jointly implemented by Converge and the city government of San Fernando.  In his message during the launch of the program, Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy said that having the right digital infrastructure is key in ensuring the resiliency of schools and education institutions coming from the lockdown. “ Tulad nga ng sinabi ni Pangulong Marcos s...

The Negosyantrends Expo 2023 features a panel discussion on business innovation, branding, and nurturing communities. Photo shows from left to right: Andre Chanco (Co-owner and Head of Product of Yardstick Coffee), Reese Fernandez-Ruiz (Founder of Rags2Riches), Cara Paguio (Co-founder of Guppy Beachwear), Nice Domanog (Community Manager for Canva For Pinoy Freelancers and Creatives), Maisie Littaua (Canva Philippines Head of Marketing and Growth), and Yani Hornilla-Donato (Canva Philippines Country Manager). Canva Philippines held Negosyantrends Expo 2023, its biggest face-to-face event for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners, last August 5 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. The event featured one-on-one consultations with brand and design experts, interactive stations, and design activities to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Headlined by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, president and co-founder of Rags2Riches, Andre Chanco, head of product and co-founder of Yardstick Coffee, ...

Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. sustained the growth in its residential subscriber base while maintaining robust growth for its enterprise business, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to achieve an 8% revenue growth to P17.4 billion in the first half of the year. Total net subscriber additions for residential customers reached 92,000 during the first six months, growing by 5% compared to the same period last year. For the second quarter alone, there were 49,000 residential net additions. The prepaid fiber internet subscribers reached more than 54,000 as of end-June, nearly doubling compared to the end-March 2023 level. This brings the total residential subscriber base of Converge to 1.97 million. Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy “ Converge continues to reap impressive results in our effort to bolster the availability and affordability of our fiber internet solutions. We anticipate more opportunities to grow o...

Converge remains the top ISP for Netflix users, as per the most recent ISP speed index report by Netflix for the first half of 2023. Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. maintained its spot as the best internet service provider (ISP) for Netflix users based on the video streaming giant’s most recent ISP speed index report, tracking its performance for the first half of 2023.  According to the latest data from Netflix, Converge delivered the best speeds among local telcos with an average of 3.4 Mbps from January to June this year. “It is our pride to have been consistently recognized for the quality of our service to customers. Rest assured that they can rely on us for their daily entertainment needs as we continue to give them only the best possible online experience,” said Converge CEO and co-founder Dennis Anthony Uy. The Netflix ISP Speed Index measures the prime-time Netflix performance of internet service providers, assessing which networ...

In celebration of National Kidney Month last June, pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc. champions the health of Filipinos by giving them access to information that promotes kidney health. It is true what they say we are what we eat. Food is not just fuel that sustains our bodies but also becomes fragments of our cells that affect how we do, think, and feel. Most of the time when people notice slight changes in their physical appearance, their immediate response is to look for commercialized products that will give them the best results. However, rarely do people realize that changes in the physical body can sometimes be a manifestation of what goes on inside our vital organs. One of the leading causes of disability in the Philippines is chronic kidney disease (CKD). The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) estimates that one Filipino gets diagnosed with it every hour. (Source: Kidney Health Plus) The kidneys are one of the hardest-working organs in...

GrabFood Indie Eats GrabFood, the Philippines’ leading on-demand delivery platform, shines the spotlight yet again on Filipino mom-and-pop shops, community restaurants, and independent merchants in the second year of its most talked about food campaign Indie Eats. Bannering “Sarap na Lumalaban”, this year’s Indie Eats invites foodies everywhere to savor culinary delights from MSMEs that can stand toe-to-toe with the usual, go-to restaurant chains.  Indie Eats is one of Grab’s pioneering efforts that support thousands of homegrown small businesses. Building on its success in 2022, the Indie Eats community has flourished and welcomed thousands of new merchant partners, providing an even richer culinary experience for food enthusiasts across the country.  This year, Grab also partnered with renowned street photographer Jilson Tiu to give select Filipino restaurants a creative boost as they showcase the art behind every mouthwatering creation they offer. With the Indie Eats x Jils...