KAIZEN 10-MINUTE HAIRCUT NOW OFFERS MORE ‘CUTTING’-EDGE SALON SERVICES

Aside from its express 10 minute  express haircut for only P150.00, Kaizen now offers more ‘cutting’ edge services including hair coloring, hairstyling, and nail spa. 

A novel concept that originated in Japan and has since grown to other countries particularly in Indonesia, Kaizen has five pillars that make it unique – it’s QUICK, CLEAN, STYLISH, AFFORDABLE and WATERLESS.  Its local branches are located in SM Manila, and in Market! Market! BGC, Taguig City. It became an instant hit with all men, women, and children in need of a fresh, clean, and quick ways to improve their looks, in no more than 10 minutes. 

In order to cater to the growing needs of  its clients, Kaizen recently introduced its latest hair and nails services available at its Market! Market! BGC branch.

Brighten up your nails with Kaizen’s nail spa service including classic manicure-pedicure, gel polish, nail extensions and spa.

Avail of Kaizen’s hair coloring service or  have a hair revamp for a special event by availing of its hairstyling offer.  There’s also the famous Brazilian Keratin Blowout called “Kerabond”  that will detangle, smoothen, and straighten  frizzy hair in no time. And if you are trendy and avante-garde, you can have a hair tattoo (unique undercut hair designs) done by skilled hair cutters to complete the whole hip look. 

A Japanese term which means “changes” (Kai) and “continuous” (Zen), Kaizen’s meaning translates to “continuous improvement”, which is exactly the way it is—unique, revolutionary, and out of the box. 

            Visit Kaizen in SM Manila and Market!Market! Follow them on FB: @Kaizen10minutehaircut;  and IG: @kaizenph10minutehaircut; or call 2418093 for inquiries.  

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Filipino travellers can Fly Better and enjoy sunny holidays in Europe and USA with special fares

Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines, is giving Filipino travellers more ways to beat the rainy-day blues and enjoy plenty of sunshine with its Rainy Day campaign, featuring special rates to some of the most popular destinations in Europe, USA, and the Middle East, for a limited time only.

The special promotion features fares as low as $2,029 in Business Class and $549 in Economy Class. The promotional fares are available only from July 11 to July 22, 2019, while travel dates are valid until December 31, 2019. 

Blackout dates and other terms and conditions apply. Visit the Emirates websitefor featured fares and for more information.

Destination	Business Class Fares From in USD	Economy Class Fares From in USD
Dubai	2,029	549
Barcelona	2,049	779
Rome	2,169	809
Munich	2,299	879

With Emirates’ extensive network of cities in Europe and USA, accessible via the airline’s global hub in Dubai, travellers will never be short of options to discover the world as they escape the gloom of the rainy season. In addition, flying Emirates is always a delightful experience, whether aboard the Boeing 777 from Manila, Clark or Cebu or on the iconic Emirates A380, available from Dubai on over 50 routes to global destinations. From door-to-door chauffeur services, to luxury airport lounges in select destinations, Business Class flyers can enjoy premium services on the ground and before their flight at over 75 destinations worldwide. Aboard the Emirates A380, passengers in Business Class can socialize and network with other passengers at the iconic Onboard Lounge with premium and exclusive wines, spirits, and other beverages as well as snacks served throughout the flight. Sports lovers will also be able to watch live sports matches on the 55-inch screen on select A380 aircraft. 

Passengers in Business Class, whether on the Emirates A380 or Boeing 777, will receive amenity kits by Bvlgari, allowing for in-flight pampering and enjoyment.

Passengers across all cabins can choose from over 4,000 channels showing the latest TV and on-demand content in multiple languages with Emirates’ award-winning ‘ice’ inflight entertainment system, including the most recent Blockbuster hit movies. A complete guide to programmes on ice, including Tagalog movies and music artists, can be viewedeven before the flight and travellers can customise their own playlists.  

Passengers can also stay connected throughout the flight with pre-loaded 20MB of free Wi-Fi data and will also be treated to regionally-inspired dishes as well as be spoilt for choice with Emirates’ wide selection of exclusive wines and spirits.

Emirates operates 18 weekly flights from Manila to Dubai, connecting Filipino travellers to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Americas. With the vibrant and dynamic city of Dubai as its hub, Emirates provides travellers with direct connections to more than 150 destinations in 85 countries and territories, including 42 destinations in Europe and 17 in the Americas.

For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, contact your travel agent or visit www.emirates.com/ph.

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Cash in anytime, anywhere with GCash Cash-in

Mobile payments solutions are a blessing to us consumers, we can now pay our bills at the comfort of our home without going and spending an hour to your bank. 

You can do your transaction right in your mobile devices.

That’s exactly what your smartphone is—the solution to a lot of things that are probably wasting your time—things like queueing for over an hour at the bank so you could deposit money or pay your bills. See, if you have GCash and know how to use its money transfer features, you can make your smartphone do the bank errands for you.

But first, cash in.

There are various ways of cashing in or moving money to your GCash account, so that the next time you need money for anything, you have it right at your fingertips.

You can cash in from local and international accounts. These cash-in channels are all convenient, easily accessible, and mostly free. 

Here’s how:

Open your GCash app and select Cash in.

Choose from over-the-counter methods or online banking methods, which can also be found under Bank Transfer.

If you are transferring money to GCash from an international account, choose from one of the remittance options. 

GCash has partnered with money transfer channels such as Western Union, Moneygram and AlipayHK, which are popular among overseas Filipino workers.

If you choose over-the-counter cash-in, GCash has 15,000 partner outlets that will accept transfers to your GCash account. Choose one.

If you prefer to do online banking, there are 36 banks that will allow you to link your bank account with GCash so you can move your money from your bank to your GCash app. Make sure you check if your bank charges fees for such transfers.

As of July 2019, the cash-in limit is P50,000 per day, but that should be enough to cover most daily transactions.

Now that you have money in your GCash, what exactly can you do with it? A lot.

GCash lets you send money anytime, anywhere and for FREE to its 40 partner banks account. You can also send money to relatives across the country through numerous remittance partners such as Palawan Express, LBC, and Bayad Center.

You can pay your bills with GCash. That electric bill due soon? Easy, just use Pay Bills in your GCash app. Thinking of finally buying that gorgeous bag from the Instagram seller you’ve been stalking for months? Do it, and send payment securely to the seller’s account. Prefer to save up for a rainy day? Transfer money to your GSave account and pat yourself on the back for being a responsible adult.

There are countless things you can do with the money in your GCash account—but none of them would require you to stand in line inside a bank and waste precious hours. That alone is worth the cash-in.

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Five reasons why PayMaya is the best way for students to receive their allowances

  

Juggling work and parenting can be quite a challenge especially as we ease into the back-to-school season. Luckily, as parents in the digital world, there are countless tools and apps available to help you complete your household management and work tasks simultaneously.    

This includes the PayMaya app - which provides parents a faster, safer, and more convenient way to give allowances to their children – especially those who are off to senior high school and college.  

Here are five reasons why using PayMaya is the best way for students to receive their allowances:    

   

It provides awesome perks for students  

Sending your children’s allowances via PayMaya is not only efficient, it is also practical. With the various discounts and promos offered by PayMaya, you and your teenager can definitely pile up on cashbacks and discounts each time you transact. PayMaya offers a wide range of promos, providing the best deals catering to its student-customers.  

  

It is fast and convenient   

With PayMaya, you can easily send your child’s allowance in just seconds – no need to fumble for the exact amount of cash in your wallet every single day. In times of urgent need, having your PayMaya can also come in handy, because sending emergency money from the confines of your office is just as easy as a few taps on your phone and can be done within seconds.  You can also easily send funds to your or your child's PayMaya wallet from your bank account through InstaPay.  

  

It is more secure than giving cash   

By sending their allowance straight to their PayMaya account, students can avoid instances where they lose or misplace their money. They can also track their expenses as they receive an SMS after each transaction – whether by using their PayMaya QR, virtual card or physical card.    

There are already cashless campuses which accept card and QR transactions including Lyceum University of the Philippines – Batangas and soon, the University of the Philippines. These universities, along with STI also provide PayMaya-powered IDs to their students. Of course, in times where they do need their cash, they can easily withdraw money from any Bancnet ATM near their home or school.    

   

It teaches them financial responsibility   

If your children are heading to college, this season is a great opportunity for parents to also let them handle and manage their own money – which means allowing them to budget their allowances, track their expenses, and even save up a little fund for their hobbies or simply hanging out with their friends. One way to do this is by sending them their weekly allowance, instead of daily, via PayMaya.   

With PayMaya, saving up is easier as they can easily track their spending within the app. They also get discounts on their in-app purchases which includes prepaid load, gaming pins, and even select goodies at PayMaya Treats.   

   

It empowers them to make their own purchases    

Using their savings to purchase items that give them joy or allow them to pursue their passions - whether these are gaming pins, a cute new purse at Zalora, or art supplies at the National Bookstore – will surely make them feel empowered and inspired to keep saving money.   

With PayMaya on hand, they can purchase all these items and more, in the safest, most convenient way, with the most value for their money.    

Download the PayMaya app now and experience cashless convenience as you manage your household while on the go. To know more about how you can get the best deals when you pay your bills, send money, buy load, shop online and in-store, and many more, visit https://www.paymaya.com/deals.  

Meralco announced a Php 0.11 per kilowatthour (kWh) reduction in power rates this month

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a Php 0.11 per kilowatthour (kWh) reduction in power rates this month. This downward adjustment amounts to around Php 21 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh per month and represents a total rate decrease of P0.57 per kWh since May 2019. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the over-all rate reduction this month can be attributed to a lower transmission charge, as well as a decrease in other charges. For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.phor its social media accounts on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco).

Get up to 100% cashback when you use your PayMaya at The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Pampanga

If youre a book lover and a bargain book hunter like myself, chances are you have been to the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. Just like you, I have elbowed out of the way to be the first to get that bestseller in the rack.  I have been scouring titles (Im a fan of mystery and chic literature)  like a mad girl because the huge selection plus big discounts sale were overwhelming then. 

The last time I went to Big Bad Wolf Book Sale was last February in Manila. I got myself the hard-to-find titles at 70% discount. I had so much fun scouring for covers I forgot I have been shopping for 3 hours with 18 books in my cart.  I finally got myself 7 books (after deliberating with my partner haha)  and lined up for almost an hour to reach the cash register to pay using my PayMaya. It was convenient cashless and easy to use. You just have to scan and pay using PayMaya QR. 

Last week I got an invite from Paymaya to shop at LausGroup Event Center, San Fernando Pampanga for the most exciting and rewarding shopping experience as it renews its partnership with the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, allowing book-lovers to enjoy the convenience and perks of using PayMaya and other cashless options to shop for their favorite books at 50%-90% off. 

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale shoppers can simply scan-to-pay for their book purchases using their PayMaya app


The list features tons of discounted books with markdowns up to 90 percent off retail prices. 

I got myself a Jodi Picoult bestseller for only P90! I have seen some of  Jennifer Weiner's and Liane Moriarty's titles for the same price. 

Now on its 2nd run this year, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale makes its first stop in North Luzon as it brings 24-hour book shopping on heavily discounted books at the LausGroup Event Centre, San Fernando City from July 12 - 22, 2019.  

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale shoppers can experience seamless cashless payments as cashiers are equipped with One by PayMaya Business, a device that can accept credit and debit cards powered by VISA or Mastercard as well as QR payments using the PayMaya app.

From best-selling novels to popular children’s books, Big Bad Wolf Book Sale shoppers can enjoy a wide-range of book selections and conveniently use their PayMaya app as their wallet to scan and pay for their book purchases via PayMaya QR. They can also avoid bringing cash or coins as they can pay using their debit or credit card via the One by PayMaya Business device.

Loads of treats and cashback offers await Big Bad Wolf Book Sale shoppers when they use PayMaya

Aside from that, PayMaya customers are in for a surprise as they can get a chance to receive up to 100% cashback each time they pay using PayMaya QR from July 12-22, 2019. For new PayMaya users who will scan-to-pay at least P1,000 for the first time, they can enjoy an extra treat! 

Shoppers paying via their PayMaya physical card can get a P200 cashback for their first minimum single-receipt purchase of P2,000. This promo is part of the Online Shopping Promo announced on July 5, 2019 and will run until July 19, 2019.

“We’ve always been grateful to be part of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale and we’re back to upgrade the cashless book shopping experience with the help of PayMaya QR and the One by PayMaya Business device. Shoppers can definitely benefit from all the deals and cashbacks while enjoying cashless convenience!” said Kenneth Palacios, Director and Head of Wallets Business at PayMaya Philippines.

Part of the proceeds of the sales during Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 2019 will go to Gawad Kalinga, also a partner beneficiary of PayMaya for its #PayMayaItForward corporate social responsibility program.

Visit The Lion King's "Into the Jungle’ Exhibit at SM The Block

To all the fans of The Lion King, the movie. There is an "Into the Jungle" mall set up with interactive displays at SM The Block Atrium prior to the showing of the movie.  Bring your kids with you to enjoy the activities such as rock and rope climbing and animal face painting. 

Cementing itself as a much-loved classic, Disney’s The Lion King first touched our hearts and made us sing along to its phenomenal songs back in 1994. Now 25 years after the release of the animated film, come and feel the love again as Disney’s TheLion King finds its way back to SM Cinema theatres this July!

To prepare for the return of Disney’s The Lion King, SM Cinema is inviting moviegoers to Into the Jungle, a mall set up taking inspiration from the film that is full of fun activities and interactive displays. 

This will run in SM North EDSA The Block Atrium until July 18 for the whole family to enjoy, with the kick-off also including a special performance of Disney’s The Lion King’s beloved songs.

Disney’s “The Lion King”, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. 

Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s TheLion Kingroars into cinemas starting July 17, Wednesday, at SM Cinemas available in IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema and regular cinemas nationwide! Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cavings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

Amaia Scapes Cabuyao offers spacious and affordable homes to young Filipino professionals and their growing families

Searching for a fresh start in life, away from the congested metro’s traffic gridlocks, smog, and noise pollution? 

Leave all this behind and set your roots in Amaia Scapes Cabuyao, where spacious and affordable homes will soon rise to accommodate young Filipino professionals and their growing families. 

With a growing number of Filipinos now opting to stay in their hometowns where their childhood friends and families are, a city like Cabuyao, where growth is progressive, substantial and sustainable, appears to be an option that offers longtime fulfillment. 

Indeed, the best of both worlds—metropolitan and rustic—awaits aspiring homeowners at Amaia Scapes Cabuyao. 

Amaia Land’s new offering puts you where you want to be: several kilometers South of Mega Manila, where the air is cleaner, the environment is greener, and the community exudes an old hometown vibe that reminds you of what life used to be. 

Prospective buyers may choose from a wide selection of modern and distinctive home designs that best define them and the lifestyle they aspire to have.  A typical house at Amaia Scapes Cabuyao measures 60sqm (floor area) with a minimum lot area of 80sqm. With the opening of its newest sector, bigger and better opportunities are yours for the picking at Amaia Scapes Cabuyao.  To date, a total of 45 house units are available with provisions for future home expansions.

For your enjoyment and relaxation, available amenities include a swimming pool, a basketball court, and a pavilion for social gatherings and other events.  

Amaia continues to serve prospective homeowners with affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-secured environment.

Model units are now ready for viewing and pre-selling.  For more information, and for the availability of open house events, kindly visit our website: www.amaialand.comOr like us on facebook, Instagram and twitter.

Bulgogi Brothers serves a feast, giving you all that your Seoul loves!

Bulgogi Brothers puts an end to your quest with its wide array of Meat, Stews and other Korean favorites! And now, the restaurant even has refillable rice and lettuce for every order of  a barbeque dish so you can  eat to your heart’s (and tummy’s) content, with leafy and healthy veggies to boot! 

            How’s that for a satisfying dining experience? 

            And if variety is what you’re looking for, try the new Buddae Jjigae, one of the most popular Korean hot pot dishes. These delicious ingredients are thrown into one comforting and steaming stew- ham, sausage, spam, baked beans and kimchi, spiced with the quintessential spicy-sweet  red chili paste, Gochujan.  If this does not fire up your appetite, we don’t know what would.

Don’t forget to dig into some of Bulgogi Brother’s Seoul Style Meals  such as Stir-fried Seafood, Spicy Chicken, Beef BBQand Pork Bulgogi. Classic as classic can get, they are available Mondays to  Fridays in all branches. Perfect foils to these dishes are new refeshing drinks, Grape Freeze and Green Mango Shake.

Enjoy a banquet with real, honest-to-goodness Korean dishes cooked in different ways- grilled, pan-fried, steamed, simmered, fermented. Whichever you choose, Bulgogi Brothers serves a feast, giving you all that your Seoul loves!

Bulgogi Brothers’ branches are located at Level, 3, Greenbelt 5; G/F, Venice Grand Canal Mall McKinley Hill, Taguig City;  2/f Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City; 2/F Resorts World Manila, Newport Mall, Newport City, Pasay City ; G/F, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City;2 /F, Evia Lifestyle Center, Daang Hari Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City  and Level 2, Fountain Court, Davao City