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To those who love driving and going on long, spontaneous road trips, the open road, heavy with symbolism and full of promise, is an escape. The journey—highways stretching out before you, windows down, speakers up, wind in your hair—is often as rewarding as the destination. And you’ll feel that excitement, whether it be the thrill of a new adventure, like the classic Batangas road trip to cross a big item—in this case, diving—off your bucket list or the joy (only parents can relate to!) of driving your kids to their first day at a big school—fulfilling their dream and yours or that sense of accomplishment of finally setting up that Alabang office. But while weekend travelers, adventure junkies, and daily commuters have maybe perfected the road trip and weaving in and out of traffic, not everyone has their road safety skills down to a T. Are you making the necessary precautions when behind the wheel? Do you drive with focus at all times? Are you insured? Regardless if you’re cruising

Shopee 11.11 launches with first-ever Big Christmas TV Special

Shopee is holding its first-ever televised show, the 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special on November 10 at 10:30 PM, aired on GMA7 and Shopee Live. The star-studded show will feature performances by popular GMA stars, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista, in an exciting live countdown to the finale of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on 11 November. In addition, it will also include the premiere of the latest Shopee’s jingle, exclusively composed by Jose Mari Chan for this year’s festive season. Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas is an important holiday for Filipinos, and we are thrilled to kickstart the celebrations in the biggest way possible with our very first televised Christmas concert, the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special. With this, we hope to deepen engagement with our users by bringing them closer to their favorite stars and brands, and also to foster the festive spirit in the Philippines. We invite everyone to join in th

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2135 All-in-One printer promo

The HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2135 is ideal for budget-conscious households because it can make everyday printing, scanning, and copying easy with consistent high-quality results while helping them save on costs. The all-in-one printer uses HP’s lowest-priced original ink cartridges, so no matter how many photos and documents are needed for the kids’ artworks, assignments, research materials, and school projects, the family can rely on the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2135 to deliver and help boost the children’s creativity, at home and in school. Now, HP is letting more families get the budget-friendly printer at an even more affordable price! From now until October 31, the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage All-in-One printer will be available with a PhP 300 discount. Designed to work hassle-free, the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage printer also lets kids readily do scanning and copying tasks right out of the box. Its compact design also lets the family save on space as it can easily fit in any desk,

First Samsung popup resto showcases Samsung Smart Oven

With everyone’s busy lifestyle, it’s hard to find the time to create dishes that are healthy and delicious. Many would opt for instant or ready-to-heat food, which may not be the most nutritious choice. Samsung's Smart Oven aims to make mealtimes easier by allowing individuals to do it all with one handy device. Because of this latest cooking innovation, anyone can now cook their favorite dishes for any type of occasion anytime. Samsung has created a solution for quick and healthier meals that can adapt to anyone's lifestyle. To showcase its culinary capabilities, Samsung Digital Appliances built a popup smart kitchen and restaurant for mall-goers and media at Robinsons Magnolia. “We developed the idea of setting up this pop-up restaurant because we wanted people to experience first-hand what the Smart Oven can do,” says Household Appliances Group Head Mon Medina. “Homemakers don’t need to go to a culinary school to start cooking or have the fanciest ingredients to create a scrumpt

Don't Pay Cash, PayMaya! campaign pushes digital payments in PH

Filipinos now have more reasons to go cashless as PayMaya launches its "Don't Pay Cash, PayMaya!" brand campaign promoting a more convenient and rewarding payment experience for all Filipinos nationwide. Through the upbeat consumer campaign, the digital financial services leader unveils an enhanced PayMaya mobile app, exciting new features, and more compelling merchant partner promos, as well as the best cashback promos and discounts for an overall more rewarding experience for all users. PayMaya's new brand campaign features a catchy jingle with lyrics promoting the best perks of going cashless, set against the tune of the song "Ligaya" popularized by the iconic OPM band Eraserheads. Through the campaign, PayMaya encourages all Filipinos to get more joy and value out of daily transactions by opting to use PayMaya instead of cash for all their payments needs. "PayMaya is undoubtedly the best way to pay in the Philippines today. Our formula is simple – make digital payments access

RELX e-cig now available in PH to offer better option for smokers

RELX, the no. 1 e-cigarette brand in Asia, is already available in the Philippines. Adult smokers now have the opportunity to ditch conventional cigarettes in favor of a better and safer alternative that is of world-class quality at an affordable price. The RELX starter kit (consisting of one device, a pod, and a micro-cable) is priced at PhP 1,599.00 at retail. “RELX, as it develops future-forward solutions to the world’s one billion adult smokers, now offers to the Philippines’ 15 million adult smokers a better and safer alternative to cigarette smoking through its affordable yet world-class product,” said Di Yang, RELX Director for Southeast Asia Business; in a press conference on September 20 (Friday) in Makati City. RELX’s entry in the domestic e-cigarette business, Yang said, would also mean additional investment for the Philippines, including job generation for Filipinos. “RELX hopes to contribute to the Philippines’ economic growth through the investment that we are bringin

Grand finale concert at SM SJDM ends Tanglawan on a high note

A grand finale concert that featured some of the rising OPM artists completed the 4th Tanglawan Festival recently at SM City San Jose del Monte in Bulacan. Every year, Tanglawan Festival closes the celebration with live performances of well-known artists from the music industry. This year is a first for SM City San Jose del Monte to hold a music festival in its activity grounds with an estimated 10,000 attendees. In partnership with the Local Government Unit, Leanne & Naara, Kuatro Kantos, CHNDTR, M$TRYO, Paint it Black, and “Buwan” hitmaker, Juan Karlos heated up the cloudy and misty night of the festival’s culminating activity with different genres from pop to ballad to alternative rock. “We always take pride of our view deck and lagoon area, especially at night when LED lights are open as it turns into a scenic garden, and it is more than our pleasure to hold the culminating activity here in the activity grounds of SM,” shares Mall Manager, Jose Mari Emmanuel Correa. Along with

SM San Jose del Monte celebrates Tanglawan through the arts

A Tanglawan Gallery showcasing the works of a new generation of local artists and Tanglawan Festival milestones recently opened for the public at SM City San Jose del Monte in Bulacan. As part of the 4th Tanglawan Festival and 19th Cityhood Anniversary of San Jose del Monte, SM offers the hallway of its Basement 2, where the Government Service Express is also located, to transform its white walls into a colorful and meaningful gallery. “It is a great feeling to see the good partnership of the city, business establishments, academe, as well as the art community.” shares SM City San Jose del Monte Mall Manager Jose Mari Emmanuel Correa. “We are hoping that through this gallery, we were able to help our homegrown artists share their talents and promote their artworks and our very own Tanglawan Festival to shoppers and mall goers” he added. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Florida Robes believes that this kind of works will play a big part in the vision of San Jose del Monte as the rising city.

Lazada 9.9 Big Discovery Sale takes off with amazing deals

Filipino consumers can look forward to discovering “deals for every side of you” through Lazada’s 9.9 Big Discovery Sale held on September 9, 2019 from midnight to 11:59PM. A wide product assortment of over 9 million deals up to 90% off, spanning local sellers, leading international brands, and cross-border products will be available across Lazada’s marketplace, LazMall, and LazGlobal. “9.9 is an important sale event for us as it kicks off the region’s biggest ecommerce shopping season of the year ahead of 11.11 and 12.12. It offers a great opportunity for sellers, brands, and consumers to try out new features and offerings in preparation for the upcoming mega sales, and that is why this 9.9 is all about Discovery,” said Ray Alimurung, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Philippines. Here are exciting offerings and great new features to look forward to during the Lazada 9.9 Big Discovery Sale. Lazada’s new pre-sale solution Never miss out on the items you have been eyeing with Lazada

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Shopee Live as 9.9 Super Shopping Day draws near

Shopee enhances the live streaming experience for its 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This comes after the tremendous popularity of Shopee Live, Shopee’s new live streaming feature which was introduced earlier this year. In the lead up to September 9, users in all markets can enjoy an upsized Shopee Live calendar, featuring an exclusive stream with Shopee’s newest brand ambassador, Cristiano Ronaldo on August 28 (today). Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Online shoppers now demand more interaction and entertainment. Shopee Live is the latest addition to our collection of popular in-app features designed to meet this need. It has been very well-received, recording over 200 million views in the region since its launch. As we gear up for September 9, we are excited to upgrade the Shopee Live experience to engage and delight Shopee users across all our markets.” Shopee tops e-commerce in the region by Monthly Active Users (MAU) Shopee Live adds to Shopee’s range of pop

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Get to your destination safe and secured with FWD

Shopee 11.11 launches with first-ever Big Christmas TV Special

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2135 All-in-One printer promo

First Samsung popup resto showcases Samsung Smart Oven

Don't Pay Cash, PayMaya! campaign pushes digital payments in PH

RELX e-cig now available in PH to offer better option for smokers

Grand finale concert at SM SJDM ends Tanglawan on a high note

SM San Jose del Monte celebrates Tanglawan through the arts

Lazada 9.9 Big Discovery Sale takes off with amazing deals

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Shopee Live as 9.9 Super Shopping Day draws near