With the onslaught of the monster typhoon Haiyan (local name: Yolanda) several days ago, luxury hotel in Manila Sofitel Philippine Plaza recently launches an online donation drive, accepting monetary donations via Paypal for the families and victims of the devastating event. Last week, the Philippines has been ravaged by one of the worst disasters ever recorded in recent history, destroying shelters, demolishing livelihood, killing thousands and displacing countless more. With the enormous storm surge and massive flooding, it is estimated that more than 2.1 million families or 9.3 million individuals have been affected by super typhoon. It is feared that…
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Continuing its practice of extending aid to disaster-affected areas, the Epson group of companies in the Philippines has donated Php 2-million for relief operations in the areas severely affected by the Typhoon Haiyan (local name: Yolanda). The assistance was made through the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), a local non-profit organization. Aside from monetary aid, Epson employees will also work with PBSP personnel to undertake on-site relief operations. Voluntary contributions from Epson employees are also being aggregated by the company to complement the aid that the company has donated. Typhoon Haiyan struck central areas of the Philippines, including the…
Yuppies today are busy with their respective careers but continue to find ways to embrace and enjoy life. They know that their life is in the palm of their hands, and they want to live it to the fullest. So in order for one to keep up living in the fast lane, he must find a way to make his energy last. Multivitamins + Minerals + Deanol + Ginseng Extract (Pharmaton) is a multivitamin that combines vitamins and minerals with standardized ginseng extract G115. It helps improve one’s memory and attention and fight fatigue. By converting energy from food into…
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) will be launching its The Great Exchange event this weekend. Bring your old coffee machine at participating locations on November 15-17 and get the brand new CBTL Kaldi coffee machine at 50% off! Post by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Philippines). This is said to become CBTL biggest #thankyoufor50 treat to their customers for their 50th Anniversary celebration, and in light of the recent Super Typhoon Yolanda, they have decided to donate 100% of all machine sales to all those affected by the typhoon. This will be done in cooperation with Red…
Unlike previous iPhone launches that were festive and celebratory, Globe Telecom is doing away with a big launch event for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c this year in light of the recent calamity that affected millions of Filipinos in Visayas. On top of its existing efforts to aid in disaster relief operations for communities and individuals affected by Typhoon Yolanda, Globe will use its launch event for the newest iPhone models to extend further assistance to the victims of the super typhoon. Globe will set up a booth where subscribers can register to GCASH to send monetary donations at…
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has partnered with Alouatta, Inc. to hold the fort of its marketing, public relations and other communication channels in the Philippines. After a rigorous screening process, Alouatta was selected to represent the tourism entity by primarily encouraging Filipinos to visit Guam. Alouatta, Inc. offers Marketing Communications, Public Relations and Business IT Solutions, with a current clientele reach that transcends through industries. It services some of the country’s most established corporations that range from, but is not limited to telecommunications, real estate, entertainment, packaging, food and beverage, and tourism. Apart from Metro Manila, its media reach…
adidas recently launched the Samba Collection, Brazilian inspired football boots aimed at celebrating the vibrancy and exuberance of the World Cup host nation. For the first time ever, as part of the Samba Collection adidas has released a new boot from each of its four boot ranges, adizero™ f50, predator®, nitrocharge™ and 11pro, with an array of new bright, exciting colourways. Each boot has been designed with its own distinct identity and cutting edge technology, inspiring the next generation of footballer. 11pro With a luxury deep purple colourway, the Samba 11pro worn by Philipp Lahm, Hernanes and Frank Lampard retains…
The SM Group of Companies, through the SM Foundation’s disaster relief program, Operation Tulong Express, has started relief operations in typhoon-stricken areas across Luzon and the Visayas region to provide assistance to the families greatly affected by super typhoon Yolanda. “The SM Group of Companies has mobilized SM Foundation’s Tulong Express disaster relief facility. We are distributing 50,000 kalinga packages to typhoon victims in Tacloban, Samar, Panay Island (Iloilo, Antique, Capiz), Cebu, Bicol and Bacolod,” said SM Foundation executive director Debbie Sy. Following the onslaught of “Yolanda,” SM Foundation volunteers and partners were able to immediately prepare 20,000 relief goods…
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time once again for parties and celebrations with your friends, barkadas, and loved ones. To make it merrier, SMB 7,107 Celebrations created a Facebook Application with the theme “Celebrate the Good Times”! The good news is, you can win San Miguel products, restaurant gift certificates, and travel accessories from SMB just by posting your beer photos on Instagram with the hashtags “#HappyClick“ & “#SMB7107“ and submit it to the Facebook app. It could be a photo of you & your beer, you & your friends with beer, or even simply your beer.…
When broadcast journalist Kat de Castro noticed that her nine-year-old daughter Khloe—an exuberant, active and outdoor-loving child—was falling ill and burning with fever, she immediately rushed her to the hospital. The doctors diagnosed the illness dengue in its early stage. “It’s a good thing naagapan kaagad,” Kat de Castro says. “We found out that she contracted it from her school. That was the time I decided that she should wear an insect repellent even when just going to school.” Kat de Castro found an ally in Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion Gentle Protect, which is clinically proven to be safe for…
As part of its continuing efforts to upgrade its level of service to its growing number of customers, Laguna Water partners with several financial institutions to make payment of water bills more convenient. With Bayad Center, BPI, Globe Telecom, SM Malls, LBC and Metro Bank, customers may now settle their water bills through various financial service merchants personally or via ATM, online banking and even mobile phones. Prior to the arrival of Laguna Water in the last quarter of 2009, customers were limited to paying their bills through the collection offices of the previous water provider. As there were very…