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News release: Davao ready to get “Kong-nected”

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DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES, 28 November 2016—Local IT giant Acer Philippines, Inc. goes to Davao and invites Davaoeños to get ready and be “Kong-nected.” Acer is in Davao City, home of the world-famous “Kadayawan Festival” and often called the “Durian Capital of the Philippines,” to meet school partners under the Acer Academy program. At the Tinalak Room of Seda Abreeza Hotel in Davao City, Acer gathers its school partners for an exclusive session and will be given updates regarding the latest and most innovative products from Acer and other developments from its global partner Microsoft. Later in the afternoon, however, the Acer Academy partners will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Acer’s newest campaign ambassador, top inspirational speaker, newspaper columnist, author and award-winning business consultant Francis Kong. With its theme “Are you Kong-nected?,” Mr. Kong will provide an exclusive learning experience on teaching and community building. Among his other...

Press Release: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Philippine Cyber Sale

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Experience best online bargains from November 25 to 28, plus 20% rebate from GCash American Express Virtual Card Prepare for the biggest and most highly-anticipated online sale events of the year as Globe GCash joins Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Philippine Cyber Sale shopping madness from November 25 to 28, 2016. Take advantage of exciting promos and huge discounts from Philippine and US online. Get new clothes and shoes from Zalora, Lazada, and other top US clothing lines. Shop for fashionable gift items for your friends and family. Catch the latest gadgets and gizmos and have them delivered straight to your doorstep. Simply use your GCash American Express® Virtual Pay when shopping at US online shops from Nov. 25 to 28, 2016 and have your items delivered via My Shopping Box (MSB). New Virtual Pay users can also enjoy an additional 20 percent or a maximum of P400-peso rebate on their first transaction. ✓ STEP 1: SHOP. Browse through your favorite US-based online store...

Davao Dive Fun Safari

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One of the growing tourist market is the diving niche with a Global Dive Market Population estimated at 24 Million. The Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Global Certification & Membershio Statistics in 2014 listed the US with 3.5 M; Europe with 1.8M while the rest of the world has .7M active divers. For the Philippines, the top five source markets for diving are Korea, US, Germany, Australia and Hong Kong. Photo taken in one of the Samal Dive sites by National Geographic photographer, Zhang Fan. "Davao has been identified as one of the emerging destinations for diving. Divers are adventurous market and constantly seek new dive sites to explore. With HongKong as our target for international connection in 2017, we aim to build out products for the HongKong tourist market and this includes diving," according to DOT Assistant Secretary Eden David. Photo taken in one of the Samal Dive sites by National Geographic photographer, Zhang Fan. ...

Press Release:PLDT Home Fibr reaches 2.5M homes nationwide, widest fiber coverage in PH

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MANILA, Philippines, November 10, 2016 – PLDT Home Fibr, the nation’s most powerful broadband from  leading telco and digital services provider PLDT, now passes over 2.5 million homes from as far north as Ilocos Norte to southern Philippines in South Cotabato province, further extending its widest fiber coverage in the country. PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan “As a result of our aggressive rollout program, PLDT now has over 140,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables, the most extensive fiber infrastructure in the country. This enables us to serve the increasing demand for high-speed broadband from homes across the country,” PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said. The PLDT Group’s expanded nationwide fiber optic network will enable even more homes to enjoy seamless and lag-free internet access from as far north as Laoag, Baguio City, Vigan City, and Tuguegarao, all the way to central and southern Luzon, including Tarlac, Cabanatuan City, and San F...

Search for "Ginang Alaska" 2016: AlaskaMazing Moms 2016

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To show women the chance to champion health and community togetherness while performing roles as wives and mothers, a Search for Ginang Alakas 2016 was concluded last October 22, 2016 at People's Park Davao. This search started first in Davao and will end come December this year, and is still open to all legally married women aged 25 to 40 years old,  at least 5'2" in height, and must have at least 2 years of college education. They must likewise be fun-loving, witty and emotionally, morally and physically fit. Adjudged Ginang Alaska 2016 will receive P10,000 in cash and Plaque. For the First Runner-Up, cash award of P7,000 and P3,000 await the first and second, respectively. Criteria for judging include 30% Community Support (Submitted labels), 35% Culinary Skills (Nutritional value, use of Alaska Evaporated Filled milk/Alaska          Sweetened Condensed milk in recipe, creative presentation, originality, taste), 20% Interview (One on One Intervi...

Press Release: BPI Family Auto Madness back in Davao, Ceby

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BPI Family Savings Bank is again all set to help fulfill another Filipino family's dream of getting their own car as it brings its second wave of mall-based Auto Madness sorties to a complete circle in the cities of Davao and Cebu this week. The Davao leg will be held on November 10-13 at the Abreeza Mall Activity Center, while the Cebu event is scheduled to begin on Nov. 11 until Nov. 13 at Ayala Center Cebu. Davaoenos and Cebuanos who dream of having their own cars will have the chance to make it happen at the BPI Family Auto Madness, as BPI Family Savings Bank brings the car buying experience closer to everyone, with over 20 car models to choose from all under one roof over. Owning your dream car is also made affordable through special rates and exclusive deals from BPI Family Auto Loan and partner car dealers. BPI Family Auto Loan enables you one to own your dream car the soonest possible time through expert financial advice from BPI Family Loan Advisors present in any ...

STARBUCKS 2017 PLANNER

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Today is the day to start collecting Starbucks stickers to get on the GORGEOUS Starbucks Philippines' 2017 Planners. There are 2 designs to choose from Starbucks Siren and Coffee Swirls, both done in hardbound cloth covers.  I love the add-ons:  erasable pen, a Macchiato magnetic bookmark, cute coffee stickers, discount coupons, and a zip cloth pouch that doubles as a pen case as it keeps the planner clean. To avail the Starbucks Planner, you know the drill: Fill out a promo card with 18 stickers by buying a combination of drinks from the holiday and regular beverage menu, and you get one planner. Visit www.starbucks.ph; follow, www.facebook.com/StarbucksPhilippines; follow @starbucksph on Instagram, #StarbucksPlannnerPH, #StarbucksPlanner Great gift for yourself or for your friends.