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I just contacted them to request warranty service for the repair of the unit I have always had the deepest appreciation for people and businesses that truly stand by their word and deliver exactly what they promise.  Before Holy Week, I contacted a PR regarding an item delivered to my home that was not functioning properly. Without hesitation or unnecessary questions, they assured me that they would follow up immediately after the holidays. True to their word, and without me having to follow up, I received a message on Easter Monday confirming that a replacement unit was being processed and scheduled for delivery today, April 9. Honestly, I did not expect the process to be this swift. It is incredibly refreshing to encounter professionals who honor their commitments fully.  This experience brought back memories of my own work ethic during my years in the telecommunications industry. Back then, whenever I promised a subscriber that I would call them back within 24 hours, I alwa...

(Credits to The Walking Eyes Studios) All aboard! The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is leaving GenSan soon, so GenSan Wolfies, better run to the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, until October 26, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily for one last hurrah!  Plenty more loot awaits the hungry Wolfies. Over two million books plus gift vouchers are still up for grabs! Plus, get exclusive Big Bad Wolf Books mugs, aprons, tote bags, notebooks, and pins at the Big Bad Wolf cashier booth. To sweeten up the Big Bad Wolf experience even more, Metrobank offers credit cardholders an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000. More deals are waiting! Stay tuned to Big Bad Wolf’s social media pages to find out more. There are only a few days remaining for the Big Bad Wolf GenSan Book Sale, and with an ocean of books and goods to survey, Wolfies need all the help they can get! So, Big Bad Wolf Books prepared a game plan that will help the GenSan crowd m...

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) achieved a remarkable milestone as it reached 10 million customers in time for its celebration of a decade of unwavering service. Since 2013, the leading consumer finance company has granted a total of P295.7 billion (as of Dec 2023) in credit throughout the country through its installments, cash loans, and revolving credit products. Home Credit’s entry to the country 10 years ago provided a much-needed service for Filipinos who were underserved by traditional financing and were seen to turn to informal and unregulated lending outfits. Starting from mobile phones, and then eventually branching out to laptops and computers, furniture, home appliances, even bikes, sporting goods, home improvement, and department store shopping. In recent years, Home Credit added a credit card, as well as virtual limit Qwarta to its portfolio. With its continuous innovations in offers and servicing, the company is regarded as a trusted ally in fulfilling the diverse needs of...

Play is an important aspect of a child’s life. Whether it’s tumbang preso, luksong tinik, hide-and-seek, or playing house, it’s undeniable that kids just love to play. And it’s even better when they play outdoors! No matter the weather, playing outside is good for kids. It is an opportunity for them to embark on various adventures, spend quality time with friends, and create the most cherished, fondest childhood memories. Aside from its fun and stress-relieving benefits, playing outdoors is also a way for them to think creatively, interact socially, develop physically, and connect with the environment.  In other words, outdoor play is a way for children to learn. However, being exposed outdoors also poses harm to our children. In a study conducted by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society of the Philippines, over 54.7% of the population of primary school children are infested by head lice, or kuto – a tiny parasite that feeds off human blood from the scalp of its host, which ren...

Early childhood education (ECE) signifies a crucial window of opportunity for children's cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. It covers the period when children rely highly on those around them and their surroundings. As they learn, discover, and explore the world, they need guidance from parents and educators who are well-equipped in early childhood development interventions or programs.  To reinforce this, Rex Education launched its latest brand, Little Explorers. This is part of REX's initiative to draw attention to and increase understanding of the value of ECE. This project also gives educational institutions, parents, and learning partners a platform to hold insightful conversations and benefit from learning solutions suitable for early or young learners.  As part of this endeavor, REX is leading a webinar series titled "Nurturing Our Little Explorers: Understanding the Essential Domains in Early Childhood Education." This series is an inte...

The GrabAds SEA Mother’s Day Insights Report 2023 showcases how the leading superapp helps its users create special moments with their moms during the beloved holiday.  Having close family ties is one of the hallmarks of Filipino culture. Hence, it comes as no surprise that holidays celebrating the family unit are much beloved in the Philippines. Among the most anticipated is Mother’s Day – and insights from GrabAds, the advertising arm of the leading superapp, show that Pinoys do get busy creating special moments for their nanays every second Sunday of May.  The GrabAds SEA Mother’s Day Insights Report 2023 gives brands and consumers a clear picture of how Grab – with its portfolio of convenient, reliable services like GrabFood, GrabMart and GrabExpress – enables and empowers users to create extra-special Mother’s Day celebrations for their moms.  Here are some interesting insights from the report! 1. Filipinos plan for Mother’s Day Filipinos take Mother’s Day celebr...

Safe seating, safe home.  When it comes to ensuring safety in the household, many homeowners focus on aspects such as fire safety, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness. While these are undoubtedly important considerations, another area that is often overlooked is the role of furniture in keeping everyone in the house safe and sound – away from potential harm and accidents.  Have you ever considered that household furniture such as TV, chest of drawers or even a piece of chair can be a dangerous piece of furniture – especially to your children?  In line with its thrust to provide the best quality products and meet the desire of the consumers for durable and value for money household items, Uratex Monoblock launched its “Bawal Ang Marupok” campaign to educate and equip every homeowner to be keen and discerning towards investing in furniture - particularly in plastic chairs which are considered one of the essential and popular household items found in most Filipi...

Canva announces the launch of Canva for Campus, its new college and tertiary education offering, bringing the power of visual communication to colleges and universities around the world. "As visual communication becomes a part of everyday life, there has never been a more important time for classrooms around the world to embrace the power of digital and design literacy. Not only is visual communication an essential skill for today’s workplace, but it’s also an enabler for creativity and collaboration," said Cameron Adams, Canva co-founder, and chief product officer. "Creativity and collaboration are skills that become even more crucial for university students. With Canva for Campus now becoming available in the Philippines too, we are excited to see how it will empower Filipino college students as they step into their future careers," said Yani Hornilla-Donato, Canva Philippines country manager. With Canva for Campus, Canva brings the power of its entire visual co...

Kenny Rogers Roasters partners with Grab for the launch of its luxurious Truffle Collection. Have you seen a golden Grab car or riders roaming the busy streets of Metro Manila lately? If you’re wondering what they’re up to, here’s what you need to know: Kenny Rogers Roasters launched its luxurious Truffle Collection last January 16, 2023 , and to celebrate this exciting new offering, Kenny Rogers Roasters has partnered with Grab to dress up its Grab cars and riders in gold to get everyone excited. Grab riders in their full golden get-up ready to complete customers’ Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection experience. If you order the Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection, be ready for a deluxe  delivery experience by a Grab rider dressed in a complete get-up of golden motorcycle, jackets, helmets, and face masks! What a luxurious way to start off your truffle experience. Kenny Rogers Roasters will also have a Grab Car covered in gold that will surely be an eye- c atcher in the...

Excited na inabangan ang pagbubukas ng BDO Network Bank branch sa bayan ng Malalag, Davao del Sur dahil may malapit ng bangko at ATM na mapupuntahan ang Malalagueños para sa kanilang financial needs.   Dahil sa pagbubukas ng BDO Network Bank sa Malalag, sinabi ni Municipal Vice Mayor Ervin S. Emphasis na abot-kamay na ngayon ang banking products at services tulad ng savings/deposit account, MSME loan, Salary loan at iba pa sa kanyang mga kababayan na malaking tulong sa kanilang pag-asenso.  Mabibigyan din ng oportunidad ang MSMEs na mapalago at mapalaki pa ang kanilang negosyo na makakatulong sa pagbubukas ng mas maraming trabaho para sa Malalagueños.   Ang BDO Network Bank sa Malalag ang pang-labinlimang branch ng bangko sa buong Davao del Sur. Layunin ng BDO Network Bank, ang community bank ng BDO Unibank, na maabot at mabigyan ang mga mangingisda, minero, at magsasaka ng oportunidad na umunlad ang kanilang kabuhayan at g...

  There are countless ways to personalize your kitchen for a   warm and inviting vibe. But beyond the aesthetics, an even more important consideration is functionality where all the appliances you’d need regularly deliver the benefits they were designed for. With the right appliances, even the most complicated tasks become enjoyable and easier to accomplish.   Taking into account the convenience that families need in running their households, Midea (pronounced mai-dia), the leader in intelligent home solutions and the world’s no.1 in small cooking appliance brand as recognized by Euromonitor International in 2021, presents a wide range of surprisingly friendly and innovative small kitchen appliances that not only look sleek and modern but are sure to make any kitchen chore a breeze.  For instance, if you have a busy schedule, then you know that simple meal prep can turn into a daunting chore. Take your kitchen experience up a notch with the Midea 12-in-1 Inne...

  Available in OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, the all-new smart band is packed with more features and bigger display, for only PhP3,999! The new generation of the OPPO Band is here! The global smart device brand OPPO introduces the all-new OPPO Band 2, which features their latest wearable tech innovations suited to users’ current lifestyles and needs. Now available for only Php3,999, this device aims to help you get #BetterOnEveryMove with its ultra-clear large screen, complemented by comprehensive health and fitness features, such as professional workout modes, sleep tracking, all-day heart rate monitoring, long-lasting battery life, and more. Larger display to show off your unique style The OPPO Band 2 comes with a 1.57” ultra-clear large screen, a screen-to-body ratio about 47% higher than its predecessor, and more than 74% larger display area. This makes viewing content and interactions simpler and easier.  You can also show off your u...

  Johnson’s Baby launches industry-first Facebook Chatbot in the Philippines to digitally connect mothers. This month, Johnson's demonstrates how powerful connections among moms help new moms be the best mothers to their babies, through the Johnson's AskOurMoms on Messenger.   Created with respected mombassadors and experienced mothers, the “mothers for mothers platform” offers baby-rearing advice and personalized product recommendations from celebrity moms, such as Divine Lee, Anne Curtis-Smith, and Bianca Gonzalez, who share inside information on Johnson’s products, deals, and baby care tips.   Developed to give moms a more interactive consumer experience, the Johnson's AskOurMoms is an industry-first digital innovation that offers not only one-click access to Anne, Bianca, and Divine's baby recommendations, but also a wealth of personal baby product selections, uses and descriptions, virtual shopping on a single thread, and online-only discounts and special e...

The country has been undergoing a sugar shortage for the past few months, causing sugar prices to soar. The price surge of this kitchen staple has affected the purchasing power of Filipinos, who are already having difficulty coping with inflation. Given how sugar is a key ingredient in most dishes, many people have struggled to make their lives and dishes sweeter. Fortunately, there’s a healthy alternative that can help solve Filipinos’ sugar woes. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar but has zero calories and does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. It is better than chemical-based artificial sweeteners because it does not have any aftertaste or carry potential health risks. This wonder plant can be used for baking, as a food enhancer for cooking, and to sweeten hot and cold drinks without guilt. What’s great about Stevia is how it sweetens food and beverages naturally, unlike sugar which has been ...

Itching to go on a family vacation but still wary of mingling with crowds? Don’t worry. You can still take that much-needed holiday without overexposing yourself and your loved ones with the help of the right planning and itinerary. Here’s a compilation of off-the-beaten-path travel ideas that could satisfy your wanderlust.  Take to the outdoors One of the easiest ways to shrug off two-year-long cabin fever is to take to the outdoors. Let the kids stretch their muscles and experience nature in full bloom by taking them on easy hikes. Beginner mountain trails on Mt. Oro in Rizal, Mt. Tayawan in Benguet, or         Mt. Samat in Bataan can be trekked by children from one to three hours, depending on their age, weather, and trail. Hikes not only teach kids to care for the environment, but it also helps them achieve a sense of accomplishment.  Better by a campfire  If you’re not quite ready to go on a trek, try camping instead. Various campsites are op...