Author: Jeman Villanueva

Its all’s well that ends well between the Philippine Medical Association and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, with the two groups deciding instead to work together and encourage citizens to file their income taxes on or before the April 15 deadline: Check out this story from Rappler: MANILA, Philippines – Like her colleagues in the medical profession, Dr. Minerva Calimag also felt strongly about the controversial advertisement that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) put out, depicting doctors as tax cheats. Calimag, however, would rather let bygones be bygones. As the new president of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), she appeared with…

Wrangler Philippines is inviting you to embark on a journey with them – from the highest peaks to the freshest waters – it doesn’t really matter where you go, as long as you answer the call of the open road and live life under the sun. Welcome to the “Wrangler Sun Chaser Challenge”, a month long event that aims to bring out your adventurous spirit, urge you to leave all daily banalities behind and chase new horizons. Live across 9 countries in the Asia Pacific region, from April 14 – May 11, this is a true regional hunt for the…

Responding to the growing smartphone adoption in the country and the fast-paced mobile technology, postpaid leader Globe Telecom is launching an innovative program that allows postpaid subscribers to easily upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone year after year without having to complete the default 24-month contract period. With the new Galaxy Forever Plan, new and existing Globe postpaid customers can avail of the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone after just a year by first choosing their Galaxy Forever Plan of choice. Three plans are available for subscribers to choose from: Plan 1599 with a cash-out of Php 16,800.00; Plan 1999…

Following what was a roller coaster ride of a journey, the search among twelve finalists for the newest MYX VJ finally comes to a close this today (April 8). Who will emerge on top to become the newest VJ on the country’s number one music channel? Find out as the MYX VJ Search 2014 Finals streams live online (www.myxph.com/vjsearch/livestream) on April 8 at 3:00pm. For updates, visit MYX’s official website at www.myxph.com.

If there’s anything we’ve learned about Magnum thus far, it’s that it never fails to impress. Since its launch in Manila two years ago, Magnum has become the name (and ice cream) on everybody’s lips – and rightly so. The luxurious taste of velvety ice cream and real Belgian chocolate put together in one smooth, decadent bar is enough to keep any Magnum fan clamoring for more. This year, the Golden age of Magnum not only excites everybody with a massive launch of the Magnum Gold, but also gives its fans the ultimate brand experience by taking them into what…

People nowadays have a lot of options when it comes to interacting with one another. All the advancements in technology, smartphones and gadgets allow us to communicate online via messaging apps and social networking sites. And more often than not, more connections start happening in the digital world than in the real one. This is why McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, two iconic, global brands and long-time partners, which champion happiness, enjoyment and togetherness, are taking a stand and encouraging people to stay offline a little longer and enjoy real-world connections. Although embracing online connections, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola believe it is our…

Why do we need to go organic? According to studies, the biggest health benefit of organic foods is their lack of pesticides. Pesticides can cause nerve damage, birth defects, cancer, and other health problems depending on their chemical makeup. Pesticides can be washed off of produce, but that still doesn’t make them entirely safe. And if you have kids, don’t you want them to be healthy and safe as well? If you still don’t see the benefits of eating organic—or you still don’t see the point of going organic — watch this video for some inspiration and get better information with the…

Fox International Channels and Seaoil Philippines bring the exciting NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week featuring the “Duck Commander 500” race from the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The race will air on Fox Sports Philippines this Monday at 2:30 am. The race, sponsored by the company that is featured in the popular US show – Duck Dynasty, might possibly see another race winner in this season’s NASCAR races. There have been different winners in the first six races of the year with Kurt Busch mounting an amazing comeback at the STP 500 in Virginia last week. Younger…

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and escape and evasion expert Joel Lambert returned to Manila to promote his new show “Manhunt with Joel Lambert” which premieres on Discovery Channel this April 7, Monday, at 8:00 PM. Joel Lambert first arrived in the Philippines to do an episode with Philippines Army Scout Rangers in a remote jungle somewhere in Subic, Pampanga. The all-new Discovery Channel series Manhunt with Joel Lambert, pits Joel Lambert in a real-life, extreme version of hide-and-seek against some of the globe’s most elite military and law enforcement tracking units – the Philippines Army Scout Rangers, South Korean National Police…

Pacific Licensing Studio (PLS) and The SM Store recently unveiled the storewide program launch of “Justice League: Heroes United at SM”; a year-long merchandising program lead by Honey Barn Corporation, which is Warner Bros. Consumer Products key product licensee for DC Comics in The Philippines. The program which will extend over more than 80 key product offerings is based on exclusive art inspired by DC Comics “New 52” comics series, which is being featured for the first time in Asia. Here are some of the items (including the World Balance Justice League shoes) presented during the Justice League: Heroes United Bloggers…

The beautiful candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2014 take over SM Supermarket in SM Megamall and the Mega A Event Center to show everyone just what “beauty for a cause” is all about. More than beauty and brains, delegates of the Miss Philippines Earth have green advocacies that separate them from the rest of the pageant world. Beauties for a cause Join the M.O.B. SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore Market will serve as platforms for the Miss Philippines Earth 2014 in spreading environmental awareness among shoppers as they host several pre-pageant events. The partnership gives a healthy boost to SM’s…