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Priland tops off Northwoods Place in Mandaue City
Homegrown developer Priland Development Corporation topped off its first residential condominium, Northwoods Place, over a year since it started construction in August 2019. “Priland stays true to its word in delivering quality projects as scheduled. The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but we exerted all our efforts to be able to top off Northwoods…
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New NAIA celebrates wonders of the Philippines
Inspired by the 8th Wonder of the World, the Banaue Rice Terraces, Megawide reimagines NAIA as a verdant space that will help promote Philippine tourism and jumpstart economic recovery Megawide today revealed more details on their architectural plans for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 (T1). The company has proposed…
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realme Philippines offers discounts of up to 51% in Lazada 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale
realme fans all over the Philippines better be ready to have some realme gifts in their Christmas socks as the number one smartphone brand joins the Lazada 12.12 Grand Christmas Sale. Customers can enjoy discounts of up to 51% on AIoT devices such as the realme Band and Buds Classic during the online shopping festival’s…
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CCCI president named among top 3 outstanding COVID-19 volunteer
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Felix Taguiam was hailed as one of the Most Outstanding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Volunteer in Central Visayas by the Regional Development Council (RDC) 7. The search involved those who have volunteered and made significant contributions in addressing the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Felix…
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PLDT-Smart to launch tech that will help curb online child abuse and exploitation
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are boosting efforts against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Angel Redoble, FVP and Chief Information Security Officer of ePLDT Group, PLDT Group, and Smart Communications said the group will soon deploy a technology that will block access to sites that contain child porn materials. “We…
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Soltana Nature Residences ushers in Comforts of Christmas
To highlight the hope for good health and a better year ahead and showcase a premium development, Taft Properties ushered in its Comforts of Christmas campaign with a tree lighting ceremony capped with fireworks and a preview of Tower Two at Soltana Nature Residences in the island of Mactan. “What better place to light a…
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Gardens by the Bay launches Walk of Lights for Christmas season
A scenic 370-metre tour called Walk of Lights has opened at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay as part of Christmas Wonderland festivities. Deputy Prime Minister Heng See Keat was guest of honor during the opening on December 4, 2020, during which he lit up a 14-metre luminarie Christmas tree at the Golden Garden. The Walk…
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PLDT, Smart employees embrace online child safety with CyberSmart digital caravan
Smart, the wireless unit of the Philippines’ largest integrated telco PLDT, takes on the role of the youth’s champion against cyber criminals through its CyberSmart: Cyber Security Beyond Digital series. The digital caravan has been adapted for PLDT-Smart employees to help them secure their families, especially their children, against the dangers lurking in the world…
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Infinix Hot 10 coming soon to the Philippines
Available for a special price of P5,490 on December 7 Infinix, the premium smartphone brand known for its innovative state-of-the-art devices, recently announced an upgraded version of the Infinix Hot 10, one of its best-selling phone series. Available in Obsidian Black, Ocean Wave, and Moonlight Jade, the Infinix Hot 10 is available for a special…
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Phoenix typhoon relief operations in full swing
In the wake of multiple typhoons wreaking havoc in different parts of Luzon within the last few weeks, Phoenix Petroleum, a home-grown and leading independent oil brand, has mobilized various relief initiatives through its network of brands and partnerships. In coordination with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Phoenix has donated over 100,000 liters of free…
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PLDT ramps up customer service with digital solutions, enables safer online transactions at home
The country’s largest integrated telco PLDT is continuing to ramp up its customer support services with digital solutions to enable its Home/residential customers to conduct more transactions online so they can stay safe in their homes amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. PLDT has added an SMS channel and a digital assistant on PLDT Home Facebook…
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Emperador sees expanded growth of brandy business across Americas next year
The world’s largest brandy company Emperador, Inc. is further expanding its brandy business across North and South America next year as its brandy portfolio continues to dominate market shares in several countries in this part of the world. In the United States, volume of Don Pedro and Presidente have been growing in the last five…
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Shangri-La Group pays tribute to frontline heroes this Christmas season
Around this time of the year, Shangri-La Group’s hotels in the Philippines would normally have gathered to light up their Christmas trees set amidst festive decorations to welcome the yuletide season. Tradition takes a different turn in 2020 as Edsa Shangri-La, Makati Shangri-La, Shangri-La at the Fort, JEN Manila by Shangri-La, Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort &…
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TMP announces release of improved Toyota Rush
Local automotive leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has released the 2021 update of its popular entry-level SUV, the Toyota Rush. Retailing in Toyota’s 70 dealerships across the country starting November 26, the refreshed Rush line-up offers the Rush E grade with improved seating capacity – with 3 rows of seats now available. With this update,…
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Run for Sight organizes virtual run to raise funds for typhoon victims
To help in the recovery efforts of families devastated by recent typhoons, the Run for Sight Foundation has launched the race for a cause iRun for Luzon in partnership with the CebuDoc Group. All proceeds of the virtual running event, which will feature the 3-kilometer, 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K categories, will go to typhoon…
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Australian start-up partners with DOT to promote Philippines as premier wedding destination
WePlanr has partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines in Australia through a year-long social media competition for couples across Australia and New Zealand who have gotten married in the Philippines. WePlanr is a Filipino wedding start-up based in Australia. Dubbed #ThrowbackWeddingOfTheYear, the competition aims to promote the Philippines as a premier destination of…
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TNT now top prepaid brand in PH
TNT is now the biggest prepaid brand in the Philippines, with over 40 million subscribers, besting competitors in the third quarter of 2020. TNT’s growth was driven largely by an increase in data users among its subscribers and an increase in LTE SIM and LTE device users. Market research has shown TNT to be the…
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realme grabs PH top 1 smartphone brand position in just 2 years
Multiple reports by Canalys, Counterpoint Research, and IDC show the two-year-old brand’s dominance in Q3 2020 realme Philippines has claimed the number 1 spot in the country’s smartphone market, recording triple-digit growth in Q3 2020 — a feat the brand achieved in just two years. International market research firms Canalys, IDC and Counterpoint Research all…
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Marco Polo Plaza lights up the Tree of Hope
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu kicked off the Festive Season last November 14 with an online tree lighting in partnership with GMA Regional TV. “The last 14 years, we have celebrated our Tree Lighting every year as our way to signify the start of the Festive Season. This year is no different, despite the fact that…
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Ford Philippines extends Truck Month, deals available to more Ford Ranger models
‘Seize the Deal’ also extended with P38,000 all-in low downpayment or P150,000 cash discount for EcoSport, P1 million cash discount for Expedition Ford Philippines is extending its widely-anticipated Truck Month until the end of this month, with cash discounts available to more Ford Ranger models. “We are happy to announce that the Ford Truck Month…