There’s a Beautiful Bria Home for Every Filipino

Nowadays, looking for a quality and affordable home is a must if youre starting a family. Im glad that everyone has options to choose and eventually have a home that can call their own.

With children’s education and basic necessities on top of the average Filipinos’ priorities, acquiring their own home has always seemed like a remote possibility. For years,most Filipino families resigned themselves to spending a chunk of their income on rent money, staying in tiny dwellings located in congested neighborhoods. That is, until BRIA Homes came into the scene.

Now considered the fastest-growing mass housing developer in the country, BRIA Homes brandishes its winning formula—Affordability (Mura) + Quality (Dekalidad) = a Beautiful Bria Home for Every Filipino—as it makes families’ and individuals’ dream of owning a home come true.

This is why aspiring homeowners who seek affordable, sturdy, and good-quality homes turn to BRIA Homes. With over 50 mass housing projects in the country to date, BRIA has steadfastly remained true to its goal of placing such homes within the reach of average Filipino workers, who may now own well-designed condominium units and homes in modern and safe communities for as low as Php 1,897 per month.

To make it even easier for prospective buyers, flexible payment schemes like bank financing and PAG-IBIG are made available to them. 

Affordability and quality, however, are not the only key features of a BRIA home. All BRIA communities are family friendly and safe, secured by guarded entrances and perimeter fences. Recreational facilities like basketball courts are also fixtures in BRIA developments. BRIA homeowners are likewise assured of competent maintenance and administrative services from its highly trained and courteous employees. 

Finally, BRIA communities are in close proximity with hospitals, schools, churches, retail hubs, various modes of public transportation, and major roads and highways. 

To date, BRIA has built homes in Bataan, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Camarines Sur, Samar, Leyte, Negros Oriental, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, South Cotabato and North Cotabato.

In all these progressive towns and cities, BRIA Homes is the average Filipinos’ consistent choicebecause of its affordability and high quality. 

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN BRIA Holdings, Inc., considered the third largest real estate company in terms of market capitalization valued at more than P200B. The fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, BRIA Homes is primed to bring affordable house-and-lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into Bria’s homes. 

To know more about BRIA Homes, call (0966) 277 5944, like “Bria Official” on Facebook, and follow “@TheBriaOfficial” on Twitter and Instagram. 

Marvel and SM celebrates 80 years at SM The Block

For the past 80 years, Marvel has told stories beyond imagination, pulling in comic book readers, moviegoers, gamers, television viewers, toy collectors, and many different forms of fandom into the fantastic realm of Super Heroes. From Marvel Comics #1’s first publication in 1939 to the release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame in 2019, this year marks a significant milestone for Marvel as it celebrates eight decades of epic storytelling. 

With some of Marvel’s biggest fans in Southeast Asia, Marvel and SM will celebrate this legacy nationwide through Marvel 80 Years at SM, bringing thrilling new activations for Filipino fans to share their passion for Marvel’s characters and stories. This collaboration will look back at 80 years of Marvel across comics, gaming, toys, apparel, footwear, accessories, and many other consumer products at different SM Supermalls starting at The Block Atrium in SM North EDSA on August 27. 

“The Marvel Universe is about epic storytelling with a human spirit, and that's exactly what we are celebrating here with our Filipino Marvel fans at the Marvel 80 Years at SM. We believe in celebrating with the fan community and look forward to connecting with thousands of Marvel fans in the Philippines through this series of activations and retail promotions," shared Yaracel Macalindong, Director for Disney Consumer Products Philippines. 

“Over the years, the SM Group and The Walt Disney Company have worked together in bringing larger than life experiences for Filipinos nationwide. Our partnership gets bigger this 2019 as we join the worldwide celebration for Marvel’s 80th year, and bring this immersive new experience to all Marvel fans in the Philippines. Integrating efforts among key business units within the SM group, and augmenting synergies between experiences and retail, with activations and a range of Marvel products in support of this signature campaign; Marvel 80 years at SM will be another well-celebrated milestone that Marvel fans and families will love. We are thrilled to be the exclusive partner for the Marvel 80th year campaign,” said Myra Moñozca, Vice President for Licensing & Partnerships - SM Lifestyle Inc.

To celebrate Marvel’s trailblazing beginnings in the comic book industry, there will be an exhibit featuring several Marvel Comics covers such as the first issues of Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and many more. Filipino talents who have contributed to the world of Marvel Comics will also be recognized as part of the set up. Whilce Portacio, Adrian Alphona, Mico Suayan, Kim Jacinto, Jay Anacleto, Tony De Zuniga, Elmo Bondoc, Kevin Librandia, Rico Rival, and Leinil Yu are just some of the many Filipino artists who have made Marvel Comics into the well-loved franchise it is today.

Bringing the Marvel experience in the digital world, Marvel Games has set up immersive booths that allow gamers to step into new updates on MARVEL Future Fight, MARVEL Contest of Champions, MARVEL Strike Force, and MARVEL Puzzle Quest. 

Toy collectors are in for a treat as the Marvel 80th collection from Hasbro will be made available for sale. Toys from Funko and Lego will also be available for sale, plus life-size action figures and collectibles will be put on display.

To commemorate this celebration, special edition Marvel 80th Philippine merchandise will be exclusively available at SM, such as Marvel hoodies and shirts from Children’s Wear, Boys’ Teens Wear and Girls’ Teens Wear, and Marvel oversized plushies from Toy Kingdom. 

A gift with purchase promotion also awaits shoppers. For every P1,000 single receipt purchase on all Marvel merchandise in any SM Store and Toy Kingdom branch nationwide, shoppers are entitled to get a limited edition Marvel 80 Years collectible poster. On top of that, they can also score a premium Marvel 80 Years bag tag when they purchase any Marvel product at select Marvel 80 Years retail pop-up store in SM Malls.

“For years, SM has served as every family’s go-to place for fun, food, and leisure. Our team up with Marvel creates an extraordinary malling experience for all as we turn the iconic stories of their best-loved characters into real life entertainment,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing.

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Marvel’s 80th anniversary! Join fellow Filipino Marvel fans at SM City North EDSA starting this August 27. Meanwhile, fans can also look forward to celebrations at SM Seaside City Cebu starting September 1 with Wave, Marvel’s new Filipino Super Hero, joining the Philippine celebrations at her very own hometown, Cebu, and be among the first to see her in MARVEL Future Fight. Marvel 80 Years at SM will be making rounds soon nationwide in more than 70 SM Supermalls nationwide. Join the conversations online at #Marvel80atSM.

Solane Kitchen Hero makes its final stop at Tiendesitas in Pasig City

There was no stopping Solane Kitchen Hero finalists to prepare for their winning dishes last August 24 at Tiendesitas  despite the rainy weather. The cook- off was attended by Solane executives led by lsla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo, chef and Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador Chef Sau del Rosario, Solane Kitchen Hero competition director Nancy Reyes-Lumen. 

Solane, the leading LPG solutions brand, is down to its last leg as Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs' Edition makes its final stop at Tiendesitas in Pasig City, Metro Manila. 

Solane Kitchen Hero is the first-ever cooking competition that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. 

‘Through this competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a journey to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are unique to our provinces,” said lsla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “We’re on to our last stretch of the culinary competition and we’re back in Metro Manila to name the last Solane Kitchen Hero contender.” 

Solane Kitchen Hero has conducted a total of 15 competition legs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, resulting in 15 Solane Kitchen Hero finalists. The regional winners will compete in the semi-finals where the top 5 qualifiers will move on to the grand finals for the hnal cook-off to find out who among them will be hailed the champion of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition. 

For this one-of-a-kind oook-off, participants must be Filipino professional chefs with at least three (3) years of kitchen experience gained locally or abroad. They must be currently employed as a professional chef in a hotel, restaurant, or any food service establishment. 

The culinary creations will be judged by renowned chef and Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador Chef Sau del Rosario and bestselling author and Solane Kitchen Hero competition director Nancy Reyes-Lumen together with Chef Karla Reyes, Chef Myke Tatung, and food writer Nina Daza Puyat. 

It will be based on the following criteria: 50% featured ingredients and 50% originality and creativity. The competition will conclude on September 6, 2019 at Elements at Centris in Quezon City.

The winner of Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition will take home P100,000 and will embark on a culinary trip to Japan with customized stops at different food and drink destinations. This exciting cooking contest is made possible with the support of dynamic organizations and brands championing the same passion for cookery in the country. STl serves as their official school partner while Midea is a co-presenter. 

Major sponsors are Masflex, Jolly, Jolly Heartmate Canola Oil, Dona Elena, and Dona Elena Al Dente. Minor sponsors are King Sue, Ajinomoto, Philtranco, Fastcat, Chef's Garb, and National Bookstore. 

To know more about Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs Edition, visit Solane’s website www.solane.com.p_h and Facebook page httns://www.facebook.com/solane. hl. 

TGIF PH holds 2019 Bartender Championship on August 28 at Alabang Town Center

It’s flair bartending season again!  This means exhilarating action at the TGIFridays bar as best bartenders fight for the plum prize the “SHAKE, RATTLE & POUR 2019 PHILIPPINES  BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP” happening this Wednesday (August 28) starting at 4 pm at the restaurant’s Alabang Town Center branch.

Expect bottles tossing, shakers bouncing off elbows, glasses flying in the air and other exceptional bar tricks. The rhythm is intense and the energy, geared to the maximum level. These barkeeps consider bartending an art form and a competitive sport!

 Who among the contenders will snatch the King of the Bar title?  Winners in their own right, they all underwent rigorous competitions in their respective branches before they earned the privilege to represent their store at this year’s TGIFRidays’ nationwide competition.  After all, it’s not just about tricks and bar flairs.  There’s a lot of hard work involved such as the technical or compulsory stages that tested their mettle in pour accuracy and mastery of recipes among others.

This year’s winner will represent TGIFridays Phils in the Asia-Pacific Bartender Championship to be held in Indonesia in October.  The regional winner will then be pitted against the best of the best around the world at the 2019 TGIF World Bartender Championship in Dallas, Texas.

Our very own Yohan “The Pilot” Jara of Solenad branch represented the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Championship held at Fridays Mall of Asia last October.

TGIFridays Philippines has an impressive record of producing world-class bartenders who have won in international competitions. In 2017, Jholan Peñafiel was named grand champion at TGIFridays World Bartender Championship held in Dallas, Texas, showing that she was at the top of her  game when she  bested  competitors from the USA, Latin America. United Kingdom, and Europe. 

   
Peñafiel is the second Filipina bartender to win the world championship, the first being Rizza Umlas who won the title in 2015 also in Dallas, Texas.  Eric “El Terrible” Martinez brought home the World Title in 2006 at the  World Bartender Championship held in Las Vegas, USA.

Be at TGIFridays Alabang when the flairtending action starts at 6 pm on August 28 .  The lively bar with the elite bartenders’ showmanship will definitely wow you!

To know more about TGI Fridays, check out its social media sites: TGI Fridays Philippines (Facebook) @tgifridaysph (IG) and its website - www.fridays.com.ph.)

Nadine Lustre is the new face of the Philippines’ mobile wallet, GCash

L-R: Franz Weber, Head for Branding and Strategic Planning, Nadine Lustre and GCash Chief Marketing Officer Chris Manguera




The country’s favorite young artist and model Nadine Lustre is the new face of the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet, GCash.

The multi-awarded actress headlines GCash’s “What Can’t You Do?” campaign to power the dreams of young adults who constantly want to do more, to expand possibilities, and to achieve beyond their own expectations.
 

“Nadine is the perfect fit for GCash because she represents the true aspirations of young adults and is at that point in her life where taking charge of your finances is becoming more important. She shows how young adults can be independent and take charge of their own lives, and with the help of GCash, “What Can’t You Do?” means so much more,” Chris Manguera, Chief Marketing Officer at Mynt, which runs GCash, said. 

After starting out as a singer in a pop band, Lustre evolved to become a much-sought-after actress on TV, with her primetime hits "On The Wings of Love" (2015) and "Till I Met You" (2016).

The 25-year-old actress has fared as well on the big screen, winning the Best Actress awards from Young Critics Circle, FAMAS Awards and the Gawad Urian Awards in 2019 for  hit movie, “Never Not Love You.” Her latest film, “Indak,” a dance musical movie, shows Lustre’s flexibility as an actress. 

Early this year, one of world’s biggest fast fashion brands, H&M, launched Lustre as its first Filipino ambassador. The actress, named by a top magazine as Sexiest Woman in 2017, has her own line of swimwear with H&M. 

“She has built her brand and can create the image of a lifestyle that everyone will want to follow. We hope for that to happen with GCash as well,” Manguera said. “We also want to activate her big fan base to help spread the word of financial inclusion and empowerment.”

Lustre, who was voted Artist of the Year and Favorite Female Artist at the Myx Music Awards 2019, is a social media savant who has 6.8 million followers on Instagram.

GCash’s “What Can’t You Do?” campaign pushes the limits of what mobile phones can do for young adults with its innovative financial services accessible through mobile. With over 50,000 partner merchants and 20 million users, GCash remains the country’s leading mobile wallet.

Like Lustre, who has won over the entire country  and has kept everyone’s attention throughout the years by relentlessly adapting to change, GCash continues to evolve not just as digital platform but as a lifestyle brand.

Share the benefits of going cashless with PayMaya

Paying with your PayMaya account gives you so much more than when you pay with cash, and now getting your friends and family to sign up for an account just got more rewarding too.    

Earn as much as P5,000 by simply referring your friends and family to PayMaya until August 31! For every successful referral, you and your friends get P50 in your PayMaya account. Use it for shopping online without a credit card, skip the line when paying your bills, buy discounted load and other goodies in the in-app shop, send money to your friends when you split bills, and so much more.    

To start earning, all you have to do is follow these three easy steps:     

1.      Make sure your PayMaya account is upgraded   

2.      Once your account is upgraded, open the PayMaya app and tap the Menu button   

3.      Tap Invite Friends, where you will see your unique invite code, which you can share to friends and family for them to use when they sign up for a PayMaya account   

To be able to receive the reward for you and your friend, make sure to ask your friend to upgrade his/her account by clicking the "Upgrade for Free" button within the app and submitting the requirements. It only takes a few minutes to process the upgrade with approvals usually done in as fast as 30 minutes, provided that your application requirements and complete and satisfactory. 

  

Once all these steps are completed, both of you will instantly get P50 each and enjoy convenient cashless transactions with PayMaya! 

  

Even more perks than cash when you get a PayMaya account  

For new users, the freebies do not end there. After getting the P50 reward from the unique invite code, they can also unlock an additional reward of P60 by completing the welcome challenges from PayMaya. After upgrading their account, the new user instantly gets P20, on top of the P50 from the referral. By sending at least P20 to a friend, he gets another P20, and by paying at least P20 using scan-to-pay with PayMaya QR, he can also get P20 more from PayMaya.    

This is on top of all the amazing perks and discounts that all PayMaya users can get when they shop online, pay using QR, pay their bills, or buy load and gaming PINs in the shop through the services' exciting cashback and discount promos every month.   

Once you already have an account, adding money is also quick and hassle-free as you can do it through more than 30 bank partners via Instapay, or through the more than 40,000 PayMaya Add Money channels nationwide that include Smart Padala by PayMaya centers, Smart stores, Bayad Center, SM Business Center, Robinsons Business Center, Gaisano Capital Business Center, 7-Eleven, ExpressPay, Palawan Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier, RD Pawnshop, Shopwise, Wellcome, UnionBank ATMs, BDO, Metrobank, RCBC, iBayad, ECPay, VMobile and Touchpay, eTAP & Pay&Go Kiosks, among many others.

  

PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only FinTech company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device.     

To know more how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. [END]    

*when you refer 100 friends  

Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 15239, Series of 2019 

Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 15241, Series of 2019