Author: Jeman Villanueva

It’s confirmed—we’ll have to skip the big reunions with the extended family and our friends this Christmas. We’ll have to stay home so we can enjoy more holidays in the years to come. But even though we can’t celebrate in a big way, it doesn’t mean we can’t send our love to our inaanaks! The internet’s made it a lot easier to give gifts without actually handing them over yourself. You should know, you’ve probably done a lot of online shopping and deliveries this year just because they’re so convenient. A platform like PayMaya goes a long way in sending…

Last December 3, Paradise Rising artists Kiana V, Fern., Jason Dhakal, Massiah, and Leila Alcasid performed alongside 88rising artists and other global acts on the Double Happiness Winter Wonder Festival featured on Globe Virtual Hangouts. This is the inaugural event of the newest concert platform that aims to showcase the best of Asian talents, Eastern Standard Time. In line with this, Virtual Hangouts invited Kiana V for an exclusive Double Happiness Festival online meet and greet where she shared how the experience performing in the online fest was plus some never before told stories about her hit songs. Lucky fans…

Ham is one of the most popular meat varieties that are available in supermarkets. It is a staple in every occasion because of its versatility and its distinct smoky flavor is a sure crowd-pleaser. In the Philippines, ready-to-eat hams are the go-to choice of busy moms because they are affordable and convenient. And among the most popular choices is Mekeni Food Corporation’s Christmas hams. This special line of holiday hams is guaranteed to make the simplest get-togethers to more elaborate feasts even more joyful and festive! And if you are looking for reasons why it should be a staple in…

Christmas truly is a time for giving, sharing, and spreading the holiday cheer! To make the season even more special, PICK.A.ROO, your everything app, is ready to sleigh the hoROOdays with exciting Christmas happenings! For the gift that keeps on giving, the eGift Card store is now up on the app, which will allow PICK.A.ROO users to purchase gift vouchers for their friends and family to use on the app! Voucher amounts range from P100 to as much as P10,000, can be used to shop from all the stores on PICK.A.ROO! Once these vouchers have been purchased, buyers will receive…

Suddenly the year 2020 was about the whole world coming together as one when Covid-19 suddenly appeared. In a snap, our lives changed as we were put on immediate lockdown since March. It’s almost the end of the year and still our economy and business industry are struggling to get back on its feet as we try to live with the pandemic. We are not able to live as freely as before and still coping with the “new-normal” with all its restrictions with face masks, face shields, and social distancing. And since we need to keep our distances from other…

Shopping during the Holiday season could become more awesome and sustainable. With enough creativity and resourcefulness, we can reduce the environmental impact shopping brings to our planet, particularly to our seas. Based on the recent figures released by the Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment, the Philippines ranked as the third-largest contributor to ocean waste in the world producing 2.7 million metric tons of plastic garbage each year. It was also revealed that 20% or 52,000 tons of these plastic waste end up in our seas. On top of these solid wastes, there has been a surge…

PUREGOLD Price Club Inc. continues its commitment to innovate and break new grounds with the upcoming launch of the pilot episode of The Puregold Channel’s newest talk show titled Sabado Bago Live on November 28 (Saturday, 4:00 p.m.), which will stream live on Puregold’s official Facebook Page. Sabado Bago Live is the latest addition to the exciting roster of shows streaming on The Puregold Channel. The show features a diverse range of topics as hosted by King Of Talk Boy Abunda with co-host Gretchen Ho. From the newest highlights in brand marketing and newsworthy personalities, to latest celebrity updates and hottest online…

The timeless snackable staple that made its way through Filipino households, at any time of day. This trusted and true go-to snack that became a hit because of its sweet and savory taste and addictive crunchiness. You’d have to be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love caramel popcorn. One other delicious treat that’s an all-time hit is the Jollibee Salted Caramel Choco Sundae. This dessert has proven itself while it was available in the market, going to show that Filipinos absolutely love the flavor of caramel. What if you could combine the two snacks to create the ultimate caramel…

Shaking up this year’s season of gift-giving, OPPO welcomes the holidays with its much-awaited #OPPOJoyFullSale campaign kicking off on November 22. To keep the Christmas spirit alive, and fill stockings with hope and joy, the global smart device brand announces many special offers and activities when customers purchase any of their bestselling products throughout the season: A12 (3GB/4GB), A52, A53, A92, Reno2 F, Reno3, Reno3 Pro, Reno4, and Find X2 Pro. The Joy-Full Treat You Deserve ‘Tis the season to upgrade your smartphone with OPPO’s #OPPOJoyFullSale! Treat yourself and your loved ones to devices premium and greater-value-for-money features, and get…

To provide vital communication services in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) is giving free data and text/call credits to over 12 million affected Smart and TNT customers in Metro Manila and Luzon. It had earlier provided similar efforts to customers in Southern Luzon, impacted by Super Typhoon Rolly. Sun Prepaid subscribers, which were recently rebranded to Smart Prepaid, also received the free credits. “We will implement all viable means to support our countrymen and keep customers connected during these times,” says PLDT-Smart FVP & Group Head, Corporate Communications Cathy Yap-Yang. “Our goal is…

Nowadays I often find myself thinking of what the future holds for me. I live alone so you can just imagine how the silence of it all has got my brain working overtime, especially with all the uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s one thing this health crisis has taught me, it’s to not be complacent and to always be ready. Since I’m not getting any younger, you can bet my biggest concern is how I can keep myself in tip-top condition, so I don’t get sick and end up having to spend thousands on hospital bills!…