Smart Bro brings back Double Data for Prepaid Home WiFi customers June 24, 2021 at 11:21PM

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Smart Bro brings back Double Data for Prepaid Home WiFi customers

Get twice the open-access data inclusion on Famload and GIGA offers on the GigaLife App. Manila, Philippines – As many Filipinos have gone digital to deal with the new normal – with families preparing for another school year of taking online classes and continuing their work-from-home setup – we need significantly more data to go […]

Smart Bro brings back Double Data for Prepaid Home WiFi customers
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Watch the best and most trending K-dramas now on Viu with PLDT Home June 24, 2021 at 07:29PM

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Watch the best and most trending K-dramas now on Viu with PLDT Home

Korean dramas, or K-dramas, continue to capture the fascination of Filipino viewers. Especially during the quarantine, it has become a staple source of entertainment for the Filipino households. As the country’s fastest internet provider that enables better digital entertainment at home, PLDT Home partnered with Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, to give […]

Watch the best and most trending K-dramas now on Viu with PLDT Home
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Sarangani video bags Sarangani NY film fest award June 24, 2021 at 06:34PM

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Sarangani video bags Sarangani NY film fest award

Sarangani Province, Philippines – A short tourism video featuring snippets of Sarangani province’s top tourist attractions has recently received recognition at a prestigious international film festival in New York City. Titled “Sarangani: Nature, Adventure, Culture,” the 2-minute promotional video was conferred the Gold Excellence Award at the 11th International Film Festival in Manhattan (IFFM) spring […]

Sarangani video bags Sarangani NY film fest award
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The new realme 8 5G delivers top-notch 5G experience without compromise June 24, 2021 at 12:51AM

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The new realme 8 5G delivers top-notch 5G experience without compromise

The latest 5G innovation from the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand is now available for PHP10,490 this June 25 Manila, Philippines: realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021, enables Filipinos to capture the infinite possibilities of 5G technology with the launch of the realme 8 5G, available first on Shopee on June […]

The new realme 8 5G delivers top-notch 5G experience without compromise
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Hotel 101 Group and DoubleDragon’s donation of MerryMart groceries to Pasay City Medical Frontliners June 23, 2021 at 08:25PM

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Hotel 101 Group and DoubleDragon’s donation of MerryMart groceries to Pasay City Medical Frontliners

HOTEL 101 GROUP AND DOUBLEDRAGON CORPORATION DONATED MERRYMART GROCERY PACKS TO PASAY CITY MEDICAL FRONTLINERS Pasay City, Philippines – Hotel 101 Group and DoubleDragon Corporation donated 100 MerryMart Grocery packs to the medical frontliners of Pasay City. Hotel 101 Group General Manager Gel Gomez, together with her team, turned over the donation yesterday to Pasay […]

Hotel 101 Group and DoubleDragon’s donation of MerryMart groceries to Pasay City Medical Frontliners
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SmartPadala by PayMaya makes remittances easier with new service June 23, 2021 at 12:15AM

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SmartPadala by PayMaya makes remittances easier with new service

How and Where to Claim Money via Smart Padala by PayMaya? Manila, Philippines – Collecting your remittance has never been easier! You can now walk in and collect funds sent by your loved ones at any of the over 40,000 Smart Padala agents across the country with Smart Padala by PayMaya’s Claim Anywhere service. With […]

SmartPadala by PayMaya makes remittances easier with new service
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Shopee reveals 4 types of Filipino online shoppers, offers something for everyone this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale June 22, 2021 at 11:42PM

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Shopee reveals 4 types of Filipino online shoppers, offers something for everyone this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

42% of Filipinos surveyed are Sulit Shoppers, who are driven by the best deals and prices online MANILA, Philippines – A survey conducted by Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, revealed four types of online shoppers in the Philippines and their motivations for shopping online. Shopee surveyed more than 3,000 Filipinos […]

Shopee reveals 4 types of Filipino online shoppers, offers something for everyone this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale
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Department of Tourism unveils Region 1 tourism recovery plan June 21, 2021 at 06:04PM

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Department of Tourism unveils Region 1 tourism recovery plan

PANGASINAN, Philippines – Bicycle tours, motorbiking, and other outdoor activities are part of the recovery plan that the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall execute to spur local tourism in the Ilocos Region, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat announced Tuesday (June 22) during a technical inspection of tourism sites in Pangasinan. During her three-day visit to Pangasinan, […]

Department of Tourism unveils Region 1 tourism recovery plan
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#WalangPasok: Malacañang declares June 24, 2021, a special (non-working) day in Manila June 21, 2021 at 05:06AM

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#WalangPasok: Malacañang declares June 24, 2021, a special (non-working) day in Manila

Walang Pasok: Palace declares June 24, 2021, a special (non-working) day in Manila Manila, Philippines – The Malacañang Palace officially declared Thursday, June 24, a special non-working holiday in Manila to mark its 450th founding anniversary, noted Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. The President made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1167, signed on June 21, 2021. […]

#WalangPasok: Malacañang declares June 24, 2021, a special (non-working) day in Manila
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Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings with ShopeePay 1 Deals June 21, 2021 at 03:18AM

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Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings with ShopeePay 1 Deals

Enjoy discounts at restaurants such as Potato Corner and Frankie’s and cafes like Coffee Project and Tiger Sugar when you pay with ShopeePay. MANILA, Philippines – Treat yourself with your ultimate comfort food and satisfy your cravings with ShopeePay P1 Deals. Users can now purchase ShopeePay P1 Deals on Shopee and redeem discounts when they […]

Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings with ShopeePay 1 Deals
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2GO Makes Traveling to Cebu Easier, Affordable, And Convenient For Tourists June 16, 2021 at 11:32PM

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2GO Makes Traveling to Cebu Easier, Affordable, And Convenient For Tourists

MANILA, Philippines – The province of Cebu, which is open for travel and tourism, heartily welcomes tourists from the National Capital Region. “The Gateway to a Thousand Journeys” makes it easier, more affordable, and convenient for travelers to set foot on the island once they secure their travel requirements in advance, such as their confirmed […]

2GO Makes Traveling to Cebu Easier, Affordable, And Convenient For Tourists
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5 Most Beautiful Italian Espresso Machines June 16, 2021 at 09:44AM

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5 Most Beautiful Italian Espresso Machines

The 8 Best Italian Espresso Machine Brands No one makes espresso machines quite like the Italians. There is true artistry that comes from years of experience in this field. The government of Italy even has special safeguards in place to ensure that every new espresso machine is built to the highest standards. Here is a […]

5 Most Beautiful Italian Espresso Machines
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CEB offers most affordable RT-PCR swab test for only PHP 2,500 June 16, 2021 at 03:18AM

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CEB offers most affordable RT-PCR swab test for only PHP 2,500

Cheapest antigen test for only PHP 700 also available Manila, Philippines – The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), ramps up its Test Before Boarding (TBB) process as it now offers the cheapest RT-PCR test at only P2,500 versus other local carriers, exclusively for its passengers. CEB offers the RT-PCR test through its two […]

CEB offers most affordable RT-PCR swab test for only PHP 2,500
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Smart brings KCON:TACT especially 4U Catch the latest season of K-Pop’s much-awaited festival on Gigafest.Smart from June 19 to 27 June 14, 2021 at 08:04PM

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Smart brings KCON:TACT especially 4U Catch the latest season of K-Pop’s much-awaited festival on Gigafest.Smart from June 19 to 27

Manila, Philippines – One of the world’s largest K-Culture events is returning once again to Filipino K-Pop fans as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is bringing the KCON:TACT 4U virtual festival from June 19 to 27, 2021 via Gigafest.Smart. KCON:TACT 4U is a K-Culture and pop music celebration featuring nine days of Korean content […]

Smart brings KCON:TACT especially 4U Catch the latest season of K-Pop’s much-awaited festival on Gigafest.Smart from June 19 to 27
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LOOK: First Batch of IKEA Range Now in the Philippines June 07, 2021 at 12:06AM

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LOOK: First Batch of IKEA Range Now in the Philippines

Home decor enthusiasts, say hello to IKEA in the Philippines! Global home furnishing brake IKEA is set to transform the way Filipinos decorate their dwellings as the first batch of IKEA range finally arrived in the Philippines. On June 7, IKEA Philippines posted on their official Facebook page snippets of cargo that contain the first […]

LOOK: First Batch of IKEA Range Now in the Philippines
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Cebu Pacific launches trademark PISO sale this 1ndependence day June 11, 2021 at 02:12AM

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Cebu Pacific launches trademark PISO sale this 1ndependence day

Domestic and international seats on sale until June 14, 2021 Manila, Philippines – The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), celebrates Independence Day with everyJuan, para sa bayan ni Juan as it rolls out its trademark PISO fare to all domestic and international destinations on sale. Beginning 12MN on June 12 until June 14, […]

Cebu Pacific launches trademark PISO sale this 1ndependence day
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Shopee and the Department of Health Team Up to Encourage Filipinos to Get Vaccinated June 10, 2021 at 03:07AM

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Shopee and the Department of Health Team Up to Encourage Filipinos to Get Vaccinated

Through this partnership, Shopee and the Department of Health aim to raise awareness on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination through education MANILA, Philippines – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with the Department of Health (DOH) to promote education about COVID-19 vaccines through in-app and social media initiatives. As the […]

Shopee and the Department of Health Team Up to Encourage Filipinos to Get Vaccinated
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Six Fan Favorite Moments during Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special June 09, 2021 at 09:05PM

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Six Fan Favorite Moments during Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special

From John Lloyd Cruz’s comeback to Treasure’s high-energy performances, we won’t be forgetting these anytime soon MANILA, JUNE 10, 2021 – Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, held last June 6, was definitely one for the books! The fiesta-themed show, which is Shopee’s biggest TV Special to date, featured lots of cash prizes and giveaways, […]

Six Fan Favorite Moments during Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special
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PLDT Home and Viu partner to offer better entertainment at home June 09, 2021 at 05:40PM

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PLDT Home and Viu partner to offer better entertainment at home

Enjoy a better K-Drama experience with Viu Premium and the fastest network at home! Manila, Philippines – There is no stopping K-drama fans and serial binge-watchers from falling deeper into the Korean entertainment scene, with its extensive array of top-quality drama series, films, and reality shows. From thrillers and mysteries that keep them on the […]

PLDT Home and Viu partner to offer better entertainment at home
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DOT and TikTok launch #SarapMagingPinoy Campaign to promote local food tourism June 08, 2021 at 02:49AM

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DOT and TikTok launch #SarapMagingPinoy Campaign to promote local food tourism

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and video making and sharing app Tiktok introduces its newest campaign, #SarapMagingPinoy, to encourage locals to celebrate Filipino pride by sharing treasured Pinoy dishes from all over the country and promote a renewed interest and love for local cuisines. The campaign has been received positively by TikTok […]

DOT and TikTok launch #SarapMagingPinoy Campaign to promote local food tourism
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Onsenji Temple: Final Year of Buddha Statue Unveiling May 31, 2021 at 02:00PM

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Onsenji Temple: Final Year of Buddha Statue Unveiling

Last chance to see this rare artifact before it’s gone for 30 years Onsenji Temple stands on the western end of Kinosaki along a mountain slope, away from streets embellished by the click-clack of geta sandals. According to Dochi Shonin, the Buddhist saint who founded Kinosaki Onsen, this temple was initially opened in 738 AD. […]

Onsenji Temple: Final Year of Buddha Statue Unveiling
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DOT Pushes Enterprises to Adopt to Sustainable Tourism this World Environment Day June 04, 2021 at 12:38PM

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DOT Pushes Enterprises to Adopt to Sustainable Tourism this World Environment Day

Manila, Philippines – In celebration of World Environment Day 2021, the Department of Tourism (DOT) urged hotels and resorts to become DOT-accredited to receive assistance in its rapid adoption of sustainable practices. DOT Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat stated, “Reviving local economy and creating livelihood is DOT’s current priority. However, the pandemic has allowed us to […]

DOT Pushes Enterprises to Adopt to Sustainable Tourism this World Environment Day
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Cebu Pacific welcomes resumption of leisure travel with special PHP88 seat sale June 04, 2021 at 01:46AM

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Cebu Pacific welcomes resumption of leisure travel with special PHP88 seat sale

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has launched a special all-domestic seat sale for immediate travel to welcome the government’s recent announcement that allows everyJuan to travel for leisure again. For as low as PHP 88 one-way base fare, passengers can now book until June 11, 2021, that much-anticipated vacation […]

Cebu Pacific welcomes resumption of leisure travel with special PHP88 seat sale
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Shopee Extends Help to Lola Who Accidentally Burned Her P14,000 Life Savings May 31, 2021 at 03:00PM

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Shopee Extends Help to Lola Who Accidentally Burned Her P14,000 Life Savings

Manila, Philippines – Lola Honorata Gahis, a 95-year-old woman from Nueva Ecija, recently went viral for accidentally burning her life savings worth P14,000 as she was cooking rice. Shopee partnered with several brands on Shopee Mall to provide kitchen appliances for Lola Honorata to help her cook her daily meals safely despite losing her savings. […]

Shopee Extends Help to Lola Who Accidentally Burned Her P14,000 Life Savings
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Smart unveils Magic SIM with 24 GB no-expiry data June 01, 2021 at 08:37PM

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Smart unveils Magic SIM with 24 GB no-expiry data

Manila, Philippines – Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making it simpler and easier for Filipinos to shift their daily activities online powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network as it launches the Smart Magic SIM, a limited-edition prepaid SIM that comes with 24 GB no-expiry open access data for only […]

Smart unveils Magic SIM with 24 GB no-expiry data
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Plant Care 101: Philodendron Florida Ghost June 01, 2021 at 08:08AM

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Plant Care 101: Philodendron Florida Ghost

Philodendron Florida Ghost Plant Care Tips The Philodendron Florida Ghost plant has glossy white leaves and turns to yellow-green color to darker green when it reaches its full maturity. It is recognized as a hybrid between Philodendron Squamiferum and Philodendron pedatum. It is considered a climber plant that needs strong support to reach its full […]

Plant Care 101: Philodendron Florida Ghost
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