Sunlife celebrates "Financial Freedom Month"

Bro. Bo Sanchez with Sara Black and Krie Lopez 
In celebration of Sunlife Philippines "Financial Freedom Month," they had organized "Sun Talks," event held at the Makati Shangrila Plaza last June 4. We were invited to witness the inspiring and motivational talks, sharings and life's learnings of the invited guests and speakers namely, Ms. Krie Lopez, CEO of Messy Bessy Cleaners, Inc. the second one was Sara Black, a model turned photographer and a health advocate and then lastly was Mr. Eugenio Isabelo Tomas Reyes Sanchez Jr. a.k.a. Bro. Bo Sanchez, a best-selling author, great public speaker, entrepreneur, Catholic lay preacher and minister.


The three mentioned speaker had shared their own stories about life in different aspects and perspectives. Like for example, Ms. Krie Lopez, her success "life" story was really moving and inspiring. Her company, Messy Bessy offers organic household, beauty and personal products which I find very useful for all of us, consumers. Having been this successful in her chosen field and business, she and her company had opted to help and assist the youths who are less fortunate but are more deserving of their educational and financial assistance. And they also earned valued testimonies of people whom they were able to help make their lives better with some, had even undergone careful training under their company and worked there as their employees.

As for Ms. Sara, the story of her "health" struggle and journey was such an eye-opener for all of us. During her modelling and photography career, she felt that she has the world already not until she was diagnosed to have a breast cancer... time passed and she was able to survive that "nightmare," she was then met an accident and suffered a multiple hip fracture. A lot of things had been goin' on in her mind during those times. She was very down but the people around her, her family, her friend, relatives and everyone who loves her had given her the "push" and strength to go through her life, get up and embrace wellness. She is now a health and yoga advocate who believes that we should all be healthy in mind, body and spirit all the time.

And last but not the least, Bro. Bo Sanchez's story about "wealth." Having heard him for the second time around, was still a refreshing experience. He had shared another part of his life from his past. During his childhood, he had always adored the noble life and idealism of St. Francis of Assisi. But as he matures, he had realized the importance of proper management of money. He even helped and taught two of his house-helpers how to manage their finances and would you believe, they are now millionaires! Bro. Bo also also knows how to give back, he launched the "Anawin Lay Missions Foundation" to be able to help the elderly and and abandoned ones.


If you want to start your financial journey and be financially independent, one way of getting ready is to start investing. Did you know that you can opt to invest in the Sun Life Prosperity Achiever Funds from Sun Life Asset Management Inc. (SLAMCI)?

The first ever target date investment funds in the Philippines, these funds are designed to help investors achieve their goals on time with the minimum investment at only P1,000. This Sun Life’s peso-denominated funds is also available in P5,000 denominations.

What more, Sun Life is also created the Sun Future Planner, a comprehensive financial planning guide that would help one determine his life stage, analyze his needs, and take concrete steps to achieve his goals.

This will help you keep track in pursuing their life, health, and wealth goals.The Sun Future Planner may be availed via a Sun Life advisor.

For updates on Sun Life’s Financial Independence Month initiatives and for details on Sun Life’s products and digital tools, follow @SunLifePH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, visit sunlife.com.ph, or talk to a Sun Life advisor today.
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Father's Day Feast!!!




With Father’s Day fast approaching we are reminded of all the things that our father has done for us. Whether it be teaching us how to ride a bike, practicing our basketball skills, and even something as trivial as dropping us off at school, no amount of thank-you’s and hugs will ever compensate for all of the things that our father has sacrificed for our happiness.
Along with the spirit of giving back. Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is happy to introduce their new Salu-Salo Saver Packages made especially for Father’s Day!
Treat the special man in your life with the Goldilocks Father’s Day Salu-Salo Saver package! Two collections of iconic Goldilocks food products which are guaranteed to make your Father’s Day meal one to remember! Package 1 includes: crispy Golden Chicken, savory Sotanghon and Fruit Gelatin while Package 2 comes with: Classic Filipino Kare-Kare, scrumptious Lumpiang Shanghai and sweet Ube Halaya for dessert! Both delicious meals come with steaming hot rice and one 1.5L bottle of Coke.
Make your Father’s Day celebration on to remember with Goldilocks’ Salu-Salo Saver Package! Grab these and other Father’s Day goodies at Goldilocks stores nationwide! For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

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Royal Air Philippines soars and opens new routes



Travelling, going on a trip either alone, with your family, friends or associates, be it work-related or for leisure purposes, we all want to go on a trip and book a the most convenient flight/airline as much as possible, right?

This day and age, taking on a trip via an airplane is just only one of life's perks that we all wanted to achieve and enjoy! That is why, in picking up an airline, we all have to be keen, cautious and consider its background, accessibility, price, amenities and package.

Royal Air, Philippines’ fast-growing airline, sees more opportunities as it launched its hub in Cebu last May 20, 2019. With the opening of its five new routes, the airline now allows passengers to fly direct from Cebu to Manila, Davao, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan, and Cagayan De Oro.

Cebu, the newest addition to Royal Air’s strategically placed hubs, carries an important role in Royal Air's growth. As Department of Tourism (DOT) reported a whopping 8,099,346 million tourist arrivals in 2018, Central Visayas is expected to continue the lead in the nation’s tourism rise “With more aircrafts coming in later in the year, we are ready to open additional routes which we will launch from our Cebu hub. Royal Air is serious in expanding our market reach across the southern region; it is one of the many ways we can make the journey pleasant for our customers." said Ed Novillas, CEO of Royal Air Philippines.


Ed Novillas, CEO of Royal Air Philippines

Known for its century-old churches, historic landmarks, and beautiful white sand beaches, Cebu and its neighboring provinces are recognized by DOT as top tourist destinations in the country. Established in 2002, Royal Air Philippines has a fleet of xx (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to more than 7 destinations across the Philippines.







Royal Air brings the Next Generation of In-Flight Entertainment to travelers…

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Sapphire brings an unparalleled hardware performance that is met by an unparalleled software. A full-fledged Next Generation IFE software transforming your flight experience.

Thousands of hours of high-quality premium contents in Full HD 1080p format.

The system has the following main features:
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b. Airline Services, promotions, flight bookings
c. Hotel bookings, local transport, tour packages and resorts
d. Inflight Duty Free, Shops or E-Commerce,
e. Travel Insurance
f. Financial Services
g. Social Media

• Product features

SAPPHIRE Cube, a custom suite of inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions, is a hardware and software solution that provides wireless IFE for Low airlines who choose not to install satellite connectivity (internet). The IFE Cube platform delivers content directly to laptops, tablets and smartphones utilizing Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to offer secured content.


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The Benefits of "Baon"




As the start of the school year quickly approaches, we are reminded of the days when we brought “baon” instead of buying food from the cafeteria, often times, we did it because it was a cheaper and easier alternative than to spend our hard earned allowance on goods bought at school.

However, this custom does not merely end in school, even when we enter the professional world, bringing baon and tasty snacks will always be a common occurrence.
With the Filipino habit of snacking in mind, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is happy to introduce a yummy solution for any snack conundrum with Goldilocks’ Baon-the-Go campaign!

Treat yourself to a plethora of delicious treats with Goldilocks’ Baon-the-Go. A collection of yummy snacks which range from delicious Banana, Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins, Filling Caramel Pusong Mamon, and Classic Goldilocks Brownies all of which are guaranteed to fill your snacking fix!

Give your daily baon a sweet kick with Goldilocks Baon-the-Go! Grab these and other snacks at Golidlocks stores nationwide!


For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph
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SEAOIL offers double treats this June




SEAOIL Philippines, Inc. (SEAOIL), the country’s leading independent fuel player is treating its customers with a one-day special flash sale on Tuesday, June 11.

The sale is a one-time deal that can only be availed for that entire day. Customers can get a P5 discount for every liter of diesel or gasoline, up to a maximum purchase of P10,000. The promo is available at the following SEAOIL branches:  Del Monte and G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City, Cuasay in Taguig, Las Piñas, Lawang Bato in Valenzuela, Alijis, Roxas Lacson and Tangub in Bacolod; Iba Basak, Maximo Patalinghug and Plaridel in Cebu; Calinan, Insular Lanang, Maa and Lemente Central in Davao.
The company also joins ride hailing app, Grab, as it celebrates its 7th anniversary by giving away free radiator coolants to its drivers. The free radiator coolants can be claimed from June 6 until June 24.
“SEAOIL congratulates Grab on its 7th year of operation. Not only do we want to celebrate this momentous occasion with them, we’d also like to thank their drivers who are also SEAOIL users for their continued support,” SEAOIL CEO Glenn Yu said.

Grab drivers will receive a free radiator coolant for a minimum P500 single receipt or accumulated fuel purchase. To claim it, drivers just need to present their Grab driver app, their SEAOIL-GRAB VIP card and the receipts. Non-VIP cardholders can also avail of this giveaway by registering for a SEAOIL-GRAB VIP card. SEAOIL stations participating in the promo are Anabu 1-E in Imus, Cavite; E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. and P. Tuazon in Quezon City, Karuhatan in Valenzuela, Legarda and Sta. Cruz in Manila, Maybunga in Pasig, Nangka in Marikina, Potrero in Malabon, and Ususan in Taguig.
               The SEAOIL-GRAB VIP card features a special set of rewards and incentives for all Grab drivers. Drivers may register at any participating SEAOIL branch.
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Father’s Day Fantastic Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila




Dad deserves a break too from all the sacrifices he made for the family. Create more precious moments when you stay at F1 Hotel Manila with Dad and the whole gang this Father’s day. Celebrate with our special offer of Fantastic Father’s Room Package available from June 1 to June 30, 2019 at PHP 6,800 per night for a Fort Suite Room. Inclusive of buffet breakfast for two (2) persons, a free one (1) serving of Chairman’s Burger courtesy of F All-Day Dining, served with two bottles of local beer specially for dad; valid for dine in only.
To continue the celebration this Father’s Day, F All-Day Dining welcomes all dads by offering them the “Beers and Burgers for Dad” promotion as they deserve nothing but the best on their special day! Let him celebrate with burgers and beers as he gets 20% OFF on Chairman’s Burger and a free bottle of beer for his every purchase of two (2) local beers. Father’s Day promo is valid from June 1 to 30, 2019.
Grab this chance to show your love for dad this Father’s Day by bringing him at The Home of Happy Experiences. Located at 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, guests may call 908-7888 or follow @f1hotelmanila on Facebook and Instagram for inquiries and reservations.



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Shopee reveals Sarah Geronimo as new brand ambassador in time for Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale

Filipinos can stay tuned for Shopee and Sarah Geronimo’s first television commercial airing on June 1


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador in time for the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, happening from June 3 to July 7. On June 1, Filipinos can stay tuned for the first-ever television commercial of Shopee with Sarah Geronimo.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy with how Shopee performed in 2019 and to ramp up our efforts, we are following this up with a big campaign featuring our new brand ambassador, Sarah Geronimo. We believe that Sarah’s approachable and bubbly personality is a perfect representation of the Shopee brand and we are thrilled to have her become part of the family. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale.”

Happening from June 3 to July 7, the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale promises five weeks of unbeatable deals with up to 90% off from leading brands including P&G Hair, Huawei, Colourette, Colgate, Silverworks, Maybelline, Unilever Personal Care, Watsons, and Olay. Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories daily as well as one million Lowest Price Deals, daily 100% cashback vouchers, and ₱1 Deals.

Bigger and better surprises in store for users



Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale will feature 35 days of themed promotions happening from June 3 to July 7. Key highlights include:
  • Category days such as TV, Audio, & Gaming Sale on June 28, Mobile Sale on June 30, and Korean Skincare Sale on July 4.
  • Mechanic days including:
    • Vouchers Sale on June 3, featuring seller, category, and sitewide vouchers up for grabs
    • Free Shipping Sale on June 4, featuring free shipping with ₱0 min spend across the platform
    • Flash Sale on June 12, with an upsized Flash session happening 10 times across 24 hours.
  • Super Brand Days from June 17 to June 21 featuring leading brands across categories including Huawei, Maybelline, Hanford, Unilever Homecare, and Unilever Personal Care.
  • Exclusive deals from partners including BDO, Cebu Pacific, and the official store launch of iWant.

For more information on the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/double-double.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Visit https://shopee.ph for more information.






About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.




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Ms. Toni Gonzaga-Soriano joins Nature's Spring in celebrating Mother's Day for Empowered Moms

Ms. Toni Gonzaga-Soriano with his son Seve at the Nature’s Spring Distilled Empowered Mom event.

At its recent Mother’s Day celebration, Nature’s Spring Distilled Water launched its campaign in support of today’s Empowered Moms who personify modern parenting with the best interests of their families as the top priority.

Empowered moms are those who seek information about best parenting practices and apply those tips and techniques on raising their kids. They also work hard to ensure that their children have a bright future, and balance it with quality time and bonding moments that will be their child’s favorite growing up memories.

Nature’s Spring Distilled Water honored these mothers with a special day out, where they got to spend time bonding with their kids through fun activities and listen in on informative talks from parenting experts. Topics that were discussed at the open-air venue of the SM By The Bay Central Park included Mother’s Rights, Raising Successful Kids Without Over-parenting, Career Confidence to Mindfulness, and Time Management, Planning, and Organization. The moms were also able to bring home goodies from the different booths and the raffles that were held during the course of the program.



Atty. Eirene Jhone Aguila gives an overview of Mothers’ Rights.


Ms. Ina Arabia – Garcia and Ms. Candice Venturanza of the Asianparent Philippines talk about raising successful kids without over-parenting.


David’s Salon treating the attendees with a free haircut.


There were also live musical performances and a special celebrity guest to talk about her hands-on parenting experiences. Toni Gonzaga is a celebrity mom who makes time for her baby Seve and makes sure to give him the best in both experiences and in the products that he uses every day. That is why she chooses to give him only Nature’s Spring Distilled Drinking Water that is quality, safe and affordable distilled drinking water that is bottled with a #SpringofLove.


Toni and Seve doing the #EmpoweredMom pose.


Aside from making themselves fully informed about the latest parenting hacks, Empowered Moms look for the best products when it comes to safety standards and quality. They don’t compromise on the products that they choose for their family, including their choice of distilled drinking water. During her talk at the #EmpoweredMoms event, Toni shared her own views on motherhood and why it is important to choose safe products for baby and for the rest of the family.


Toni talks on how she balances work and family time.


Toni and Seve were also on hand to honor the four Empowered Moms who were chosen for the latest Nature’s Spring Distilled Water campaign: Maggie Villasencio, Cevil Singlao Bue, Rina Siongco, Eloise Teng. These four mothers are said to embody what it means to be modern Filipina moms in a time of information and choices as to what is best for the family.

Nature’s Spring Distilled Water, from the makers of the #1 bottled water brand in the Philippines – Nature’s Spring, is a quality, safe and affordable distilled drinking water brand that is very reliable and dependable due to its adherence to strict quality standards and using state-of-the-art technology accompanied with competent employees. Nature’s Spring, the #1 bottled water brand in the Philippines, is the top-of-mind product for safe and quality drinking water made available for the Filipino Community anytime and anywhere without compromising the budget.


The Nature’s Spring Family with their brand ambassadors Toni and Seve.


To make sure that the Filipino Community will have access to proven safe drinking water at home, Nature’s Spring Distilled Drinking Water is available in 10-liters, 6.6-liters, 1.5-Liters, 1 Liter, 500mL and 350mL that is available in supermarkets, grocery stores, and drugstores near you. For more information about the #EmpoweredMoms campaign and on other Nature’s Spring products, visit www.naturespring.com.ph




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FIVE BENEFITS OF A STAYCATION

May 24, 2019




Staycation, a combination of the word “stay” and “vacation” is not a new concept. It is simply when one chooses to stay at their home country or check-in at a hotel, instead of going abroad for vacation. A staycation or holistay, as defined by Wikipedia, is also a period in which an individual participates in leisure activities within driving distance of his or her own home. Lately, the trend has been increasing as more numbers of people now find more peace by spending time at home and have some needed rest and relaxation. More than that, staycations also offer a lot of quiet and humble benefits.

1. Staycations save time
Living in the Philippines means having to battle at least 3 hours of travel going from home to work and vice versa. Just imagine how much worse the traffic can get when it is a drive going to the airport! More than that, long airline terminal queues also eat up a significant part of a traveler’s day. Add all the hassle of traffic, terminal queues, departure procedures, etc. One day could easily be wasted on preparation.

2. Staycations are good for the environment
Checking in at a hotel also means contributing less to your carbon footprint! You would not have to use airplanes which require a massive amount of carbon emissions. Staying in a hotel is less harmful to the environment and really just pampers you to the core.

3. Staycations give time for meditation
Our fast-paced lifestyle limits our time to meditate and value the importance of rest. Taking a break during a staycation allows you to spend your energy on your body and use it as a time for spiritual, emotional, and physical rest and healing.

4. Staycations can inspire
Having some down time also gives you a chance to explore more ideas. Quiet times away from chaos can generate fresh ideas and inspirations that can later be turned to productive projects.

5. Staycations save money
Staycations also save a huge amount of money. You need not worry about spending so much on food, budgeting travel expenses, and expensive air fares. All staycations really ask of you is to stay put and rest at your own terms.

Already convinced to hold your well-deserved, yet affordable R & R? Century Park Hotel (CPH) is here to make it happen! Located at the heart of Manila, CPH boasts facilities and rooms that are perfect for you to simply unwind and enjoy your time with your family. Currently, CPH has Summer Solstice Special Room Rate promo which starts at Php 3,500 (net) per room per night. Now reap the benefits of that staycation the quick, affordable, and easy way at your home away from home, Century Park Hotel!





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Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.phand telephone number: (632) 528-8888.





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F1 Hotel Manila’s New Ala Carte Menu



May 22,2019



Nestled at the heart of Bonifacio Global City, F1 Hotel Manila’s F All-Day Dining presents its new ala carte menu offerings with classic Filipino cuisines infused with different techniques and traditions from various continents.

The selection was carefully curated by the hotel’s Executive Chef, Angelo “Chubby” Timban, who is known for creating classic inimitable dishes. The focus is to produce quality dishes with ingredients delivered fresh everyday from local suppliers to secure the upper-class quality of taste and texture.  

The new Ala Carte menu offers a wide range of gastronomical selections but also retained long-standing favorites, including the all-time favorite Mexinigang; Philippines famous Sinigang infused with a Mexican twist.



Chairman's Burger


Classico Rogu Pasta 


3-Way Lechon 


From appetizers and main courses to the choices for desserts, the highlights of the menu are the chef’s three recommended dishes. The “Chairman's” Burger, which is the hotel owner’s personal favorite is made with US grade home-made patty, spread with salsa sauce and topped with swiss cheese and a Sloppy Joe fries on the side for delicious contentment. Followed by the eccentric Classico Rogu Pasta which is made with a pasta combination of Italian-Filipino Caldereta sauce, garnished with tasty black croutons and potatoes. And lastly, the 3-Way Lechon for the pork lovers! Carefully steamed and roasted pork for those delicate features and deep-fried the second time for scrumptious crispness on every bite sided to serve with bagoong rice.

Explore and taste F All-Day Dining’s new ala carte menu that will surely satisfy your palate. Visit F1 Hotel Manila at 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and try our Chef’s recommended dishes. For inquiries and restaurant reservations, please call 908-7888.




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