Girl with Down Syndrome crowned Miss Possibilities 2019

Miss Possibilities 2019 Cielo Marie Guico (center) with Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2000 Nina Ricci Alagao (left) and Miss Possibilities Foundation Founder Suzanna Yuzon (right)

A talented 14-year-old girl with Down Syndrome is the titleholder of this year’s Miss Possibilities, a Filipino beauty pageant for young women with special needs. Organized by Miss Possibilities Foundation and supported by SM Cares, the pageant attracted young women with special needs from different parts of the Philippines and even from a province in Thailand who competed during the coronation night which was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Jollibee celebrates Children’s Month with National Jolly Kids Day

Jollibee and Friends surprise Scarlet Snow Belo with a special token of appreciation as the brand’s first-ever Jolly Kid ambassador. 

The country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee recently treated thousands of kids to an exciting National Jolly Kids Day in celebration of Children’s Month.

Seafood combinations you should try at Seafood City

Salted Egg Shrimp infused with salted egg yolk, butter, and milk

Nothing beats freshly cooked seafood to whet the appetite! Perfect for ulam or pulutan, seafood dishes make gatherings even more festive and fun as you dig into its meat with your hands. 

Lucky for you, these delicious dishes are all included in Seafood City's Paluto-All-You-Can which you can enjoy for only P848 per head (lunch); P888 (dinner) at the Venice Grand Canal in McKinley Hills, Taguig; P797 per head (lunch), and P848 (dinner) at the Cebu branch.

The show must go on for Ballet Manila

Ballet Manila's 24th Season production of Giselle, an enchanting story of love and tragedy, will be on October 17, 2019, 8pm at the CCP Main, Theater, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

The show must go on for Ballet Manila

Thanks to an outpouring of support from the ballet and art communities after the fire that damaged Aliw Theater, #BalletManilaWillDance its 24th performance season production of Giselle on October 17, 8pm at the CCP Main Theater

Basta shopping this 10.10 weekend, don't pay cash. PayMaya!

Don't pay cash. PayMaya! Get up to P3,000 Cashback when you shop today 10.10

Get as much as P3,000 in cashback when you shop online and in stores with PayMaya this 10/10

Ready your mobile wallets, folks! Shopping season is once again on full-throttle mode and you can not only get the best discounts on deals when you shop online and in store, you can also get so much more when you shop with your PayMaya card or use PayMaya QR.

Shopping and Learning in One: First-ever So Shop! Bazaar Brings Over A Hundred of Online Sellers Together

LBC’s So Shop! became a venue for social sellers to showcase their products. Customers were treated to a day of  shopping and meeting the owners of their favorite online shops

More and more Filipinos are starting to venture into micro, small and medium enterprises nowadays. With technology, anyone can be an entrepreneur and it has served as one of the personal goals for a lot of us – from fresh grads to millennials to retirees. However, starting your own online business may be a daunting task but with the right support, succeeding in it is not a farfetched dream. 

GCash: #LetsSaveTogether toward World Savings Day

GCash: #LetsSaveTogether toward World Savings

According to the 2017 The Global Findex Database of the World Bank, a staggering 66 percent of Filipinos do not have a formal savings account. Leading mobile wallet GCash recently sparked an online discussion on this important issue, led by key influencers and brand ambassadors such as television host Robi Domingo admitting to their own stories of financial mistakes and not being able to save.

Olay Philippines teams up with Lazada to support women who “Double Up” their roles

P&G Olay teams up with Lazada to support women who “double up” their roles

Women are expected to play dual roles at all times: a leader in the workplace and a hands-on mom; a good daughter and partner; an expert in her line of work and a multi-faceted performer. For all the things that a woman wishes to be, she has to live through society’s expectations, working twice as hard so she can double up her function.

Kuya J Restaurant now delivers; dial #80000

Kuya J Restaurant now delivers

 

Getting a taste of Kuya J’s mouthwatering menu items is now just a phone call away. No need to leave the comforts of your home or brave heavy traffic because Kuya J now delivers in Metro Manila and other nearby areas.

Villa Del Conte: A most ideal corporate Christmas gift.

This Christmas, express your gratitude and appreciation to your business associates and friends. Show them how much you value your partnership in the season of celebration and giving with a sweet token from Villa Del Conte. 

SM Supermalls Celebrates Elderly Filipino Week

Thousands of  Senior Citizens are set to participate in various activities lined up from October 1 to 7, as the nation observes the annual Elderly Filipino Week Celebration.

SM Supermalls Celebrates Elderly Filipino Week

Some of the week-long events will be held at select SM Supermalls and will be led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of the Senior Citizens Affair (OSCA), in partnership with SM Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. 

PayMaya accelerates digital payments adoption in the Philippines with launch of new brand campaign

PayMaya ramps up its efforts to increase cashless transactions in the country with the launch of its “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” Campaign, along with a fresh new look, exciting app upgrades and more rewarding promos.
In this photo are executives from PayMaya Philippines (from left to right): Raymund Villanueva, Head of Growth and Brand Marketing; Mitch Padua, Chief Product Officer; Kenneth Palacios, Head of Wallets Business; Paolo Azzola, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director; Orlando B. Vea, Founder and CEO; Shailesh Baidwan, President; Miguel Fernandez, Group Chief Finance Officer; Mar Lazaro, Head of Enterprise Business; and Heidi Garayblas, Head of Brand and Marketing Services. 

Experience a New Joy in Soy with This Newest Drink Craze from Singapore

(From L-R) Shannen Francisco, Assistant Brand Manager, Joybean Food Masters Corporation; Carlos Alfredo Vergara, Marketing Director, Joybean Food Masters Corporation; Erwin Catihanan, Operations Director, Joybean Food Masters Corporation; Sydney Quays, Group CEO of Berjaya Food Berhad; Frederick T. Siy, Chairman of the Board, Joybean Food Masters Corporation; Norman Raquel, President, Joybean Food Masters Corporation; Luis Daniel, Senior Vice President, Jollibean Foods Pte Ltd.; and Simon Ng, Franchise Development Director, Jollibean Foods Pte Ltd.

Filipinos always get excited when there’s a new drink in town.  “Milk tea is life” has been the new mantra but  wWhat if we tell you that there’s a new alternative to this drink that is equally delicious and addictive, but much healthier?

Discover the secret menu of cafés at SM’s Coffee Fest

Calling all coffee lovers! Discover the secret menu of your favorite coffee shops for special drink items and more at Coffee Fest 2019 happening now until September 29 at SM malls nationwide.