One homegrown brand located at the Molo Mansion is Happy Endings, which takes pride in offering real dairy ice cream using premium ingredients and indulgent flavors, incorporating Ilonggo recipies such as baye-baye and batuan cheesecake.
The place also offers authentic Taiwanese dishes using heirloom recipes. Happy Endings is a space to gather and recover from a though day.
The nation’s trusted convenience store is taking its crowd-favorite refreshment, Slurpee, to the next level with the launch of Slurpee Mocktails. Now, mocktail enthusiasts can enjoy non-alcoholic drinks bursting with delightful flavors, right in the comfort of their paboritong kapitbahay.
For decades, the iconic Slurpee has been well-loved for its vibrant, fruity slushies and signature brain-freezing experience. The fun doesn’t stop there because 7-Eleven is delighting everyone with a splash of creativity, featuring two fresh flavors: Mojito and Sangria.
The Mojito Slurpee offers a zesty blend of lime and cooling mint, while the Sangria Slurpee combines the bold and fruity essence of red wine with a citrusy twist—making both drinks perfect for customers of all ages.
These new mocktails are ideal for an afternoon wind-down with friends, an after-work hangout with colleagues, or a relaxed evening chill after a long day. With Slurpee Mocktails, it’s a breeze to bring together the whole squad without breaking the bank or traveling too far. Every cup can turn an ordinary moment into a fun and flavorful celebration, minus the alcohol.
Available in selected 7-Eleven stores, Slurpee Mocktails come in small, medium, and large sizes with prices starting P65 to P85. Sip, slurp, and savor the Slurpee Mocktails experience anytime, and elevate simple moments with a refreshing drink 24/7.
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SCG, a leading force in the ASEAN construction industry with over a century of expertise, has introduced its groundbreaking Smartboard Ultra to the Philippine market. This innovative product, manufactured in Thailand, is a fusion of cutting-edge technology and environmental consciousness, setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction solutions.
The Smartboard Ultra boasts a revolutionary new formula that redefines the standards for construction boards. At its heart lies SCG’s advanced Firm & Flex™ technology, ensuring unparalleled durability and flexibility. This unique combination allows for effortless handling and installation while maintaining exceptional strength and resilience against the rigors of modern construction.
It also boasts an enhanced formula incorporating cutting-edge Anti-Mold Technology, specifically engineered to thrive in humid tropical climates. This crucial feature provides superior protection against mold and mildew growth, safeguarding both the structural integrity of your building and the health and well-being of its occupants.
SCG remains committed to environmental sustainability. The Smartboard Ultra is proudly asbestos-free and manufactured using low-carbon processes, minimizing its environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach aligns with the growing demand for sustainable building materials and contributes to a healthier planet.”
Moreover, the Smartboard Ultra’s prestigious Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Certification from EPD International further solidifies its commitment to sustainability, which SCG has long maintained regarding its products, services, and operations. The EPD verifies the product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and promote responsible construction practices.
“This launch is a testament to SCG’s dedication to serving our customers with solutions that address their specific needs,” said Chanon Sangkaew, Export Manager, Housing Product Business at SCG. “By integrating advanced anti-mold technology and green properties into our Smartboard Ultra, we are not only improving product performance but also aligning with global sustainability goals.”
SCG is a leading regional force in the construction materials industry, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for modern building needs. With a rich history spanning more than a century, SCG remains dedicated to achieving excellence, prioritizing sustainability, and exceeding the expectations of its esteemed customers.
Chanon Sangkaew, Export Manager, Housing Product Business at SCG
The arrival of the Smartboard Ultra in the Philippines marks a significant milestone for SCG. The product offers a reliable and high-performance solution for residential and commercial projects to meet the specific requirements of the Filipino construction market. This launch underscores SCG’s dedication to serving the growing needs of the ASEAN region with innovative and sustainable construction materials.
SCG continues to solidify its position as a pioneer in construction innovation. By seamlessly integrating advanced anti-mold technology, the exceptional durability of Firm & Flex™, and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the Smartboard Ultra sets a new standard for modern construction. It addresses the market’s evolving needs while prioritizing customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.
“As the leading regional force in constructional materials for 111 years, SCG continues to drive innovation and sustainability. The SCG Smartboard Ultra, a testament to this commitment, is now readily available through authorized SCG distributors across the Philippines, making it easily accessible for Filipinos’ construction needs.”
For more information on the Smartboard Ultra and its transformative capabilities, please visit SCG Brand Philippines in FB page.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Cebuana Lhuillier, one of the most trusted names in jewelry and financial services in the Philippines, is kicking off the season with an exciting offer. In a move that blends tradition with modern investment opportunities, the retailer is launching a special Chinese New Year sale on its 18K 5-gram gold bars. Customers can enjoy an exclusive 9% discount during this limited-time promotion, making it an ideal moment to add a touch of luxury and financial savvy to the festivities.
A Meaningful Celebration with Gold
Gold has long been a symbol of wealth, stability, and prosperity, resonating deeply with the themes of the Chinese New Year. Cebuana Lhuillier is elevating this tradition by packaging each 18K 5-gram gold bar in a beautifully designed red Angpao. In Chinese culture, red represents luck, wealth, and happiness, making this packaging not just visually striking but also culturally significant. The gold bar and its symbolic wrapping make for a meaningful gift, perfectly suited for ushering in good fortune and financial prosperity.
“We are thrilled to bring this special promotion to our clients during the Chinese New Year celebrations,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. “Gold has long been a symbol of wealth, stability, and prosperity, and we believe it’s a powerful tool for financial inclusion. This offer provides an accessible way for people to invest in gold, a timeless asset that can serve as a safeguard for financial security. With this sale, we aim to make gold ownership available to more individuals, allowing them to take a meaningful step toward long-term financial well-being.”
Why Choose Cebuana Lhuillier Gold Bars?
Cebuana Lhuillier has earned its reputation for offering high-quality jewelry and gold products. The 18K 5-gram gold bars are crafted with precision and care, ensuring their enduring value and beauty. Whether you’re a collector or a first-time investor, these gold bars represent a smart choice:
Timeless Investment: Gold has consistently been a reliable asset, offering stability in uncertain economic times.
Affordable Access: With the 9% discount, this promotion makes gold ownership more accessible.
Cultural Significance: The red Angpao packaging enhances its appeal as a gift or keepsake.
How to Take Advantage of the Sale
This exclusive offer is available across Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry’s official website at cebuanalhuillierjewelry.com and on major e-commerce platforms, including Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora. Simply search for “Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry” to find the gold bars and secure this deal. With the promotion running for a limited time only, customers are encouraged to act quickly to avoid missing out.
A Prosperous Start to the Year
Cebuana Lhuillier’s Chinese New Year Gold Bar Sale is more than just a discount; it’s an opportunity to embrace tradition, celebrate prosperity, and make a sound financial decision. Whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift for loved ones, these gold bars serve as a beautiful and meaningful way to commemorate the occasion.
Don’t miss the chance to welcome the Chinese New Year with a symbol of wealth and good fortune. Visit Cebuana Lhuillier’s online store or your preferred e-commerce platform today and make this festive season truly golden.
The event highlighted Shantal D.’s commitment to championing women’s issues, as she shared her vision and plans for empowering women across the nation. She candidly discussed the Babae Ako Partylist’s mission to create sustainable programs that address women’s health, economic independence, and protection from violence.
Members of the media were also given the opportunity to ask questions, leading to a lively discussion on pressing and current issues affecting women today. Topics ranged from gender equality in the workplace to combating domestic violence and ensuring access to education and healthcare for women in underserved communities.
Shantal D. expressed her gratitude to the media for their attendance and ongoing support, emphasizing the critical role they play in amplifying the partylist’s message and advocacy. “Your presence here means a lot to us. It allows us to share our plans and programs with a wider audience, and together, we can bring real change for women,” she said.
The press conference concluded with Shantal D. reiterating her dedication to addressing women’s issues and outlining future plans for the Babae Ako Partylist. Attendees left the event with a deeper understanding of the partylist’s mission and a renewed sense of partnership in advocating for women’s rights.
As the Babae Ako Partylist continues to gain momentum, this gathering underscored the importance of collaboration between media and advocacy groups in driving meaningful progress for women nationwide.
AMA University, Quezon City — In a significant step towards ensuring a clean and transparent electoral process, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and AMA Education System (AMAES) formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on January 22, 2025, at The Flex, AMA University. The collaboration highlights the critical role of technology and education in safeguarding democracy during the upcoming 2025 elections.
Partnership for Honest Elections
AMAES, renowned for its commitment to quality education and training, has once again officially become the Information Technology (IT) partner of PPCRV for the upcoming elections. For years, this collaboration highlights AMAES’ role as a key player in supporting the electoral process by providing essential resources and expertise. As an IT partner, AMAES will lend cutting-edge equipment and offer technical support to the PPCRV, helping to strengthen the country’s electoral watchdog system, ensuring an honest and clean electoral process.
“We are deeply honored to be PPCRV’s information technology partner,” said Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, AMAES Founder and Chairman. “This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to upholding the integrity of our democratic institutions.”
Empowering Voters Through Education
Beyond technology, AMAES’ role extends to voter education and training. The institution will leverage its expertise to inform individuals about their rights and responsibilities as voters, fostering a well-informed electorate.
“As educators, we take pride in providing quality training to our students worldwide. This initiative enables us to extend that commitment to Filipino voters, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed choices,” Dr. Aguiluz V, added.
Shared Goals for Good Governance
Both organizations emphasized their alignment in advocating for integrity and good governance. The partnership supports PPCRV’s “Tibok Pinoy” campaign, which underscores the importance of every Filipino’s contribution to a robust electoral process.
PPCRV Chairperson , Evelyn Singson expressed her gratitude for AMAES’ support, saying, “This partnership is not just about technology; it’s about fostering a culture of responsibility and vigilance among voters. Together, we can ensure that the voice of every Filipino is heard and respected.”
A Legacy of Electoral Involvement
AMAES’ engagement in electoral initiatives is not new. Even before the establishment of organizations like PPCRV, AMAES had demonstrated its commitment to the democratic process by actively participating in non-partisan activities. These included facilitating quick counts, setting up help centers, and providing medical services in select precincts during elections. Such efforts highlight the institution’s longstanding dedication to being a good citizen and contributing to the integrity of elections in the Philippines.
A Milestone for Democracy
The MOA signing was attended by key figures from both organizations, highlighting the gravity of this partnership. As the nation gears up for the 2025 elections, this collaboration serves as a beacon of hope for a more transparent and accountable democratic process.
The AMAES-PPCRV partnership stands as a powerful example of how education and technology can converge to strengthen democratic institutions, ensuring that the upcoming elections reflect the true will of the people.
The roster includes the expansion of the roadside store concept in key provincial areas
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO opens the year with the announcement of new stores opening in the Philippines for the 2025 Spring-Summer Season. With its continuous growth across the country, UNIQLO is elevating the LifeWear shopping experience for its customers with the expansion of their roadside store concept in two provincial areas.
First on the roster is the Sierra Valley Roadside Store in Rizal, slated to open in March 2025. Another store in the pipeline is the Imus Roadside Store to be opened in Cavite.
The roadside store concept was introduced in the Philippines in 2019 with the opening of the UNIQLO Alabang Westgate Roadside Store. This standalone store serves as a one-stop shop for customers for their LifeWear needs. Roadside stores are equipped with their own ample parking for customers and persons with disability (PWD) accessibility including PWD-friendly fitting rooms. Filipinos from these areas can expect a better LifeWear shopping experience as they are treated to the ease and convenience that our roadside store concept brings to our customers.
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Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the major insurers in the country, recently conducted a medical and dental mission in Kalibo, Aklan, for members of Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI), an organization committed to uplifting underprivileged communities across the Philippines.
This initiative, held as part supporting Life Insurance Consciousness Week, offered a full day of healthcare services to ASHI members, including medical check-ups, dental consultations, and the distribution of essential medications.
“Our goal has always been to uplift the lives of Filipinos in line with our purpose of enabling financial security and healthier lives,” said Peter Miranda, Sun Life Grepa’s Vice President for Group Marketing Operations. “By providing support to ASHI members, we’re not only addressing immediate health needs but also empowering them with knowledge and resources for their well-being. We are honored to bring this service to Kalibo, Aklan, as part of our ongoing commitment to serve and help build more resilient communities.”
This medical mission was conducted in collaboration with Stronghold Insurance, which generously provided meals for both attendees and volunteers.
This latest medical and dental mission reaffirms Sun Life Grepa’s sustained commitment to ASHI members. Previous missions have been conducted in communities across the country, including Dasmarinas, Cavite; Mauban, Quezon; San Jose, Antique; and Pililla, Rizal.
As we welcome the Year of the Wooden Snake this coming Chinese New Year, many are already preparing to celebrate this auspicious holiday. If you’re eager to experience the festivities early, GH Mall, in partnership with Pawchester and Huang Lion & Dragon Dance Group, is hosting the country’s first-ever Lion Dance Competition with a grand prize of P100,000 at the East Wing Atrium on January 19, 2025.
The exhilarating competition will feature 10 Lion Dance teams from the Chinese community. They will showcase their talent and creativity in adding their own flare to the well-known cultural performance. It will be a display of impressive acrobatic stunts, colorful props, and heart-thumping drum beats that GH Mall visitors shouldn’t miss.
The Lion Dance Competition will have five categories: Snake, Centipede, Bridge, Drunken, and Scorpion.
“We’re so excited to share our culture to everyone and for them to watch the lion dance performances for themselves. Our goal is to make this a yearly occasion during Chinese New Year, so we can continue bringing the community closer,” said Maine Uy, CEO of Pawchester.
“When we celebrate Chinese New Year, the lion dance is symbolic because the drum beat during the performance is meant to ward off bad luck. The more noise we make, we welcome more good luck into our lives,” said Gaius Uy, owner of Huang Lion & Dragon Dance Group. “The goal is to foster a community among lion dance performers, and to showcase Chinese culture to a wider audience.”
This will be the first time that Pawchester and Huang Lion & Dragon will host a competition of this size with a generous grand prize for the champion team worth P100,000. Subsequently, the first runner-up will receive P80,000 and the second runner-up will get P50,000.
The Lion Dance Competition will be held at the East Wing Atrium of GH Mall on January 19, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mark your calendars for this exciting Chinese New Year performance!
Palawan Group of Companies, the leading and most trusted pawnshop and money remittance company in the Philippines, has partnered with RIA Money Transfer to provide Filipinos with a faster, more convenient, and more secure way to send money abroad.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing e-wallets,PalawanPay continues to expand its financial services by offering innovative solutions for its “sukis.” PalawanPay, through its partnership with RIA Money Transfer, enables customers to support their loved ones overseas easily and securely, ensuring that their financial needs are met.
RIA Money Transfer, one of the world’s largest international money transfer providers, operates in over 190 countries and territories with more than 160,000 locations. This collaboration enables PalawanPay users to send money abroad anytime, anywhere, with just a few taps on the app.
The partnership offers remittance senders a host of benefits, including reliable and timely delivery of funds to recipients worldwide and competitive fees that provide excellent value through transparent and affordable pricing.CEO of Palawan Group of Companies (center), together with RIA Money Transfer executives.
“For nearly four decades, Palawan Express Pera Padala has been a trusted partner of Filipinos, offering affordable and efficient remittance services. With PalawanPay, we bring this same reliability to our “kababayans,” enabling them to support their loved ones abroad for daily expenses, education, healthcare, and urgent needs. This partnership with RIA strengthens our mission to deliver innovative, customer-centered solutions, ”said Karlo M. Castro, President and CEO of Palawan Group of Companies.
“We are honored to collaborate with the Palawan Group of Companies. Together, we aim to help Filipinos connect with their families and businesses abroad by offering fast, secure, and efficient remittance services,” shared Stephen Peregrino, RIA APAC Regional Director.
This partnership underscores the shared commitment of PalawanPay and RIA to customer satisfaction, making global remittances more accessible, efficient, and secure. It further solidifies PalawanPay’s position as a key player in the e-wallet and international remittance industry, all while staying true to Palawan Group’s promise of delivering “mura, mabilis, at walang kuskos balungos na serbisyo” (affordable, fast, and hassle-free service).
Palawan Group of Companies is supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
