Greenwich celebrates friendship month with the #barkadaboxawards

Greenwich recently held its new campaign The Barkada Box Awards with Greenwich celebrity endorsers Enrique Gil and Yassi Pressman at the Market Market Activity Center  last Sept. 1. It was a fun filled  #ootd event with the barkadas as we were able to take our selfies and groupfie shots at the creative fun filled booth namely Beshie ng Bayan Award, Marupok Award, Barkada Cutie Award,  and That's my Tita Award =) which represents me. 

The Barkada Box Awards is Greenwich’s pioneering and chalog (charming plus kalog) way of appreciating our friends through creatively designed limited time offer pizza boxes that is meant to be entertainingly awarded to each of our barkada. 

In a recent culmination activity dubbed as “Barkada Box Awards Grand Hangout,” kabarkadas from all ages converged at the Market! Market! Activity Center to be thankful for new and old friendships by way of entertaining photo booths, free-flowing pizza slices and a chance to bond with Greenwich kabarkadas Enrique Gil and Yassi Pressman. 

Greenwich came up with four witty personalities that became the inspiration of the Barkada Box Awards. Which award would you give to your barkada? 

                                                      Bumped into Chef Anton Amoncio

Para sa barkadang friend ng bayan, ang galing mag-small talk kahit saan…
Hi doon, hello dito… grabe, kulang na lang kaibiganin ang multo…
Ang galing mong promotor, kahit sa pizza, ikaw ang donor! 

Marupok Award 
Para sa kabarkadang ‘di makatanggi kay ex, isang tawag lang o text… 
Madalas kay boss puro ‘yes’, o sa mall sale, always nakapila siya, bes…
Madaling mag-give in! Kung maka-order ng pizza, talagang ‘di nabibitin!


Barkada Cutie 
Para sa barkadang habulin ng manliligaw, atensyon ng madla, talagang naaagaw! 
Pambahay man ang suot sa litrato, standout talaga ang ganda’t pagkaguwapo… 
Charming kahit sa kainan, kaya naman ang last piece ng pizza, sa kanya naiiwan! 

That’s My Tita Award
Para sa kabarkadang OA sa herbal supplement, at nangangamoy menthol ointment… 
Papunta pa lang sa gimik, parang sa pag-uwi siya ay mas sabik… 
Oh tita, sige na, order na ng pizza para sa barkada! 


Hurry! Head on to any of your favorite Greenwich stores nationwide or visit greenwichdelivery.com to get your limited edition #BarkadaBoxAwards, available in any double size of Greenwich’s mouthwatering pizza variants of your choice! 

The SM Store’s Share Shoes Campaign helps children take steps in achieving their dreams

Shoes are essential in one’s journey through life. For less fortunate families and their children, a new pair of shoes will allow them to perform their daily chores in comfort and walk to and back to school in safety. Good shoes can also inspire them to work hard – because with a new pair of shoes, they are not only able to fulfill their daily tasks but are also taking little steps to achieve their dreams.    

Young girls choosing which pair of shoes they’ll get

Since 2015, The SM Store Share Movement has collected over 900,000 donations composed of shoes, clothing, footwear, book and school kits, disaster kits and toys, which were given to children and families all over the country. This year’s Share Shoes Campaign was able to collect over 40,000 pairs of shoes, with close to 2-million pesos worth of shoes donated by The SM Store and their generous counterpart benefactors, allowing them to reach more kids and inspire these children to take those important steps toward achieving their goals. 

The Share Shoes campaign invited shoppers to donate their pre-loved or brand-new shoes to children in need. In partnership with Caritas Philippines and other NGOs, the shoes collected were distributed to Oriental Mindoro and other far-flung communities nationwide. 

The SM Store saw how important shoes were to lives of the children. In one of their previous donation turnovers: Rich, 11 years old, took a pair of sandals for his elder sister instead. When asked why, “I still have a pair of shoes,” Rich said, “my sister needs it more.”

Students takes their pick on the shoes they want 

                                        

These are the kind of stories that inspire The SM Store Share Movement to double their efforts in reaching out to those who are in need of assistance. SM founder Henry Sy envisioned that every Filipino should have their own pair of shoes. It is a passion that blossomed to what is SM today, a company that takes every step to make this vision a reality.

According to The SM Store, this project reminded them of their humble beginnings, milestones, legacy, and promise to help communities be better. After all, The SM Store started out with shoes and they hope to be a part of people’s journeys through life through the gift of shoes.

Over the years, The SM Store has conducted its quarterly donation drive from shoes, to books, toys and hygiene kits for identified poor communities and areas impacted by calamities, through its #SMShareMovement Project. 

A girl opening the box of her new shoes

                                               

Find out more about these quarterly donation drives and know how to contribute to upcoming projects, by liking The SM Store Facebook page and by following @TheSMStore on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Korea’s LG Sakers and Barangay Ginebra gear up for a battle of the ages

Basketball season is in full swing! Five years after their last meeting, worlds collide yet again as two of the most popular basketball teams in Asia face each other once more. The LG Sakers, one of the stalwarts of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), is set to face what is arguably the country’s most beloved PBA team – the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. 

Dubbed as Asian Basketball Showdown, the first exhibition game between the two teams happened 5 years ago and was received very well by the appreciative crowd. It was a landmark event that pitted perennial crowd favorites in their respective leagues. The LG Sakers is one of the most well-supported teams in the whole of South Korea while Barangay Ginebra is a pillar in Philippine sporting history. To have these two teams face against each other is a dream come true for every fan of basketball. 

While the LG Sakers bested Barangay Ginebra in their first foray five years ago, the Filipino squad is determined to pull out all the stops to ensure an enjoyable game for the crowd and hopefully, get a win in home court. 

A big fan of basketball himself, LG Electronics Philippines Managing Director Inkwun Heo says “In the spirit of celebration of the 70th anniversary of South Korean and Philippine diplomatic relations, we want to treat Filipinos to an experience they’ll never forget. ” 

Just like the first showdown, the exhibition game is still a free event courtesy of LG Philippines. To find out how to get a free ticket, click this Asian Basketball Showdown 2 for the full mechanics.
Asian Basketball Showdown II happens on September 17th, 6PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Generation Nova: Why the Huawei nova 5T is the GOAT phone for Gen Z

As digital natives, AKA kids who grew up connected to Wi-Fi, today’s youth are pretty much the epitome of tech-savvy. Generation Z may not know what a VHS or rolodex is, but they definitely know their way around Snapchat and Instagram like Bear Grylls trekking in the rugged wilderness. As such, it goes without saying that a smartphone is the best friend a Gen Z-er can have barring an actual human best friend: enter the Huawei nova 5T.

As the fresh successor to the Nova series of devices, the Huawei nova 5T delivers a substantial upgrade to its already stellar pedigree. Kids today might scratch their heads at a pager or floppy disk, but they’ll certainly appreciate all the sweet tech the nova 5T has to offer:

Make random moments iconic with the Ultra-Wide Angle lens and 48MP HD camera.

No squad is too large for the nova 5T’s new ultra-wide angle shooter, which can capture more subjects in a single frame than a regular lens. Vacation shots in particular can achieve a greater degree of awesome with this dedicated landscape mode. If it’s for the gram, though, the 48MP HD main lens delivers in spades with its AI-powered HDR feature capturing every crisp little detail, no matter the scenario.

A 32MP Selfie Camera or, TFW your selfies aren’t a grainy mess
Say hello to a new dimension called bright and clear nighttime selfies, courtesy of the nova 5T’s 32MP selfie shooter. Kids will never know the agony of VGA front cameras but they’ll definitely enjoy high-resolution selfies on the 5T, even when they’re doing dabs at dusk in a dimly-lit coffee shop.

No scope the competition with the Kirin 980 and GPU Turbo 3.0
Photography isn’t the only talent up the nova 5T’s sleeve; the Kirin 980 chipset with 8GB of RAM at its heart ensures a lag-free performance across the board, especially gaming. With the GPU Turbo 3.0 boosting graphical power while reducing power consumption by 10%, gamers can enjoy graphics-heavy games like PUBG Mobile, Vainglory, and Arena of Valor for much longer.

Fresh and New Color Gradient to Match Your Mood
The HUAWEI nova 5T come available in three inventive color schemes: Crush Blue, Dark Black, and Midsummer Purple. A refined finish provides a unique texture, and accentuates lighting contrasts, creating a multi-layered 3D effect on a flat surface. An enhanced reflective design endows each phone with a holographic look.

The smartphone of choice for a smart generation
Through a brilliant combination of flagship-grade specs, futuristic hardware design and affordable pricing, the Huawei nova 5T has what it takes (and more) to satisfy even the savviest Gen Z individual knee-deep in Twitter hashtags and Instagram followers.

Pricing and Availability



Consumers eager to experience the Huawei nova 5T’s greatness can pre-order the device on September 6 until September 13, which includes a free Huawei surround speakers worth Php 1,990 and a FREE IFLIX Membership for one year worth PHP 1,308! To know more, please visit Huawei page: https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/phones/nova-5t/

Starbucks is bringing everyone the smooth and creamy flavors of fall with their brand new beverages

I have always been a fan of Starbucks Cold Brew,  when I feel like my body is weighing me down, I always order this wake-me upper signature beverage.  I am just as excited as any coffee lovers out there, when I learned that Starbucks offers the new Irish Cream Cold Brew.

It’s officially the perfect season for coffee-lovers as we transition into the coziest time of the year. With the chilly weather and with more customers seeking the comfort of a good cup of joe, this season marks the best time to explore and discover well-crafted coffee beverages.

While Pinoys may not experience crisp autumns at home, Starbucks is bringing everyone the smooth and creamy flavors of fall with their brand new beverages, handcrafted with heart, to enjoy during this cool time of the year. Available for a limited time only starting September 10.

A returning favorite is the Asian Dolce Latte, a drink which celebrates the classic Starbucks latte with a twist from the east. The Asian Dolce is made with rich shots of premium espresso. However, the added kick to the beverage is the specially-developed sweet dolce sauce which perfectly blends with creamy steamed milk, giving it a rich, velvety texture. For the final touch, the beverage is topped with Turkish coffee grounds.

Giving customers a taste of flavors from all over the world, Starbucks is also taking inspiration from the iconic Irish Cream Coffee by incorporating delicious Irish Cream to two indulgent beverages.

The Irish Cream Coffee Jelly Frappuccino is an instant pick-me-up, crafted with signature Coffee Jelly Frappuccino® infused with Irish Cream, topped with a smooth and rich espresso whipped cream, and dusted with finely ground espresso powder. There’s also the Irish Cream Cold Brew, made with a custom blend of Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee, slow-steeped, then topped with a float of Irish Cream, creating a silky smooth coffee experience.

Step into your favorite Starbucks and let each smooth sip of its handcrafted beverages give you the autumn feels!

Huawei launches Nova 5T

Huawei recently launches Huawei Nova 5T at The Island, BGC last August 29.

Hot off Huawei’s research and development labs, the nova 5T exuded the same fun and youthful vibe that permeated its product launch, a party popping with color and personality.

Media outfits, content creators, gaming communities and several renowned lifestyle figures experienced the Nova brand’s new look and feel through the event’s various experience booths and lounges. These various corners showcased the nova 5T’s dazzling new features and powerful hardware capabilities, which enable this newfangled nova to capture spectacular images, launch and juggle multiple apps with ease, and play some pro-level PUBG.

Country Head of Huawei Consumer Business Group Philippines, Mr. George Li expressed his optimism on the launch of HUAWEI nova 5T, saying “I’ve always believed our products complemented the lifestyles of our consumers, and that’s still what we’re going for with the newest Huawei nova 5T. With its new iconography and flagship features, we’re positive that a lot of Filipinos, especially millennials will continue to patronize our product.” 

True to the brand’s tradition, the nova 5T packs flagship-class specifications in a stylish frame without the hefty price tag. To highlight this new-gen Nova’s potential, here are a handful of the phone’s plethora of exciting new features.

Smart and KLOOK got your travel musts covered!

Ready to get mind-blown for your next trip? Smart and KLOOK got your travel musts covered! Enjoy awesome travel deals, data roaming discounts, and perks at the KLOOK Travel Fest on September 7 to 8 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

With its award-winning app, KLOOK makes it so easy to book over 100,000 attractions and activities in 300+ destinations around the world, making it a seamless experience to do all that you’ve always dreamt of at this year’s KLOOK Travel Fest!

Other things waiting for you at the KLOOK Travel Fest are exciting raffle prizes and chances to win KLOOK vouchers’ for out of this world discounts; exclusive deals on top tourist attractions around the world; talks and tips from travel icons, good food, and a lot more! Smart subscribers can also get an exclusive voucher from KLOOK at the event.

Make the most of your travels with Smart’s fastest LTE network, which lets you share your precious moments on Instagram and Facebook instantly, keep in touch with family and friends in real-time, and enjoy all your favorite apps seamlessly in the Philippines and beyond.

Learn more about how to make the most of your travels out of the country with Smart’s Roaming Services by visiting www.smart.com.ph/world and following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

PLDT-Smart Omega wins The Nationals Mobile Legends Conference

PLDT-Smart Omega proved to be unstoppable as it emerged as the first champion of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Conference 1 of The Nationals held at Eastwood City, Libis.



Formed in partnership with professional esports management Sterling Global Dragons, PLDT-Smart Omega represents the country’s biggest telcos at The Nationals, the country's first franchise-based esports league.

PLDT-Smart Omega members Dexter “Exort” Martinez, Adrian “Toshi” Bacallo, EJ “Heath” Esperanza, Anthony Dennis “Ynot” Senedrin, Kenneth “Kenji” Villa, 21, Paul “Kingpin” Rabandaban, and Jay “Crypzu” Villanueva—some of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players in the country—were met warmly by Pangilinan and PLDT-Smart executives including PLDT Group Chief Revenue Officer and Smart Communications President Al S. Panlilio, PLDT SVP and Head of Consumer Business-Home Group Butch G. Jimenez Jr., and PLDT SVP and Head of Consumer Business-Individual Group Oscar Enrico A. Reyes, Jr. during the visit following their historic victory at The Nationals.


PLDT-Smart Omega comprises of the country’s youngest and top esports athletes including Dexter “Exort” Martinez, 22, top Kadita and Harith user in the Philippines; Adrian “Toshi” Bacallo, 18, one of the top marksman in the country; EJ “Heath” Esperanza, 23, dubbed as the best minotaur and Lolita user in the country; Kenneth “Kenji” Villa, 21,  one of the top fighter-user/ offlaner in the Philippines. Paul “Kingpin” Rabandaban, 23, a rising mage user in the country and Jay “Crypzu” Villanueva, 25, the captain and veteran tank player. Together, the team swept Cignal Ultra Warriors in three straight games in the best-of-five finals.

The team bagged P500,000 cash prize, while first runner-up Cignal and second runner-up Bren Epro took home P250,000 and P150,000, respectively.

“We are very proud of our PLDT-Smart Omega team for making history as the very first conference champions at the Nationals,” said Oscar A. Reyes, Jr., PLDT-Smart SVP and Consumer Market Development Head. 

“They have worked tirelessly and given their maximum effort toward this momentous achievement, and we couldn’t be any happier to support them.”


Team Omega gave Cignal no quarter even until the very last moment, with a stunning play that saw the champions bring Lord into Cignal’s base through the bottom lane, protecting the giant boss minion well with great teamwork as it took down the enemy inhibitor. This surprise attack sealed the finals at a relatively early 11 minutes into the third game.

The teams will return for Conference 2 of The Nationals: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in November.

Steadfast support for E-sports

PLDT and Smart, as the Philippines’ telecommunications and digital services leaders, are valuable supporters of the highly competitive local e-sports scene by providing Filipinos with the best gaming experience powered by the fastest fixed and mobile networks in the country, as certified by global leaders in internet testing and analysis Ookla, Tutela, and OpenSignal.

Get the latest e-sports updates by following the official Facebook account of PLDT-Smart Omega (www.facebook.com/PLDTSMARTOMEGA) and the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of PLDT and Smart at @PLDTHome and @LiveSmart.

Hair X Hair Removal is celebrating its 4th anniversary with discounts and promos to give you a good-hair-day

Hair X is known for its unique IPL (Intense Pulse Light) Treatment, a highly-advanced hair removal method that does the job efficiently and pain-free.

For the whole month of August, clients will get four (4) free IPL Hair Removal sessions for every purchase of four 4) sessions of Diode Hair Removal (IPL and Diode are done in the same area).

Meanwhile, if a client avails of four (4) sessions of Glow Facial, Pristine Facial. Aquafacial, Prisitnelite Skin Whitening, and IV Skin Lightening, he/she gets a 40% off the total price.

What’s more, a purchase of four (4) sessions of Hair X’s Waxing and Threading Services, automatically comes with one (1) session, free!

Celebrate four-ever by availing of these awesome promos and discounts as Hair X continues to makes hair removal accessible, painless, professional and stress-free.

HAIRX REMOVAL is a local concept inspired by Musee, Japan’s No.1 Hair Removal salon. It caters to men and women from 14-40 years old. Visit HairX Hair Removal at the 2nd Level, Conrad S Maison, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, 1300 Pasay City T: (02) 772-4587 M: 0915-774-3139 Operations: Mon-Sun (10:00AM - 10:00PM). HairX Hair Removal BGC branch is located at 2F Eight Forbes Town Road, Forbes Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig T: (02) 403-6346 M: 0977-855-5793; Operations: Mon-Sun (11:00AM - 8:00PM). Facebook: Hairxph / Instagram:hairxhairremoval.

Boosting domestic tourism with Philippine Travel Mart 2019

In its continuous effort to push forward the country’s tourism industry, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines gives its unyielding support to the 30th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) happening from August 30 to September 1, 2019 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with the theme “Fostering Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism”, PTM remains to be the longest-running travel trade exhibition in the Philippines. Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association Inc. (PHILTOA), this year’s event will have over 250 exhibitors offering the best deals from all over the country. With Philippines being part of the ASEAN community, intra-regional travel will also be promoted, with equally-exciting offers from China, Japan and Korea.

Other activities include “Sale ng Bayan business-to-consumer (B2C)” where travelers can directly book and buy holiday packages, as well as business-to-business sessions where potential clients can meet with tour operators and resort owners right on the floor. Visitors to PTM 2019 will also be treated to live entertainment and cultural events from the different participating regions.



With common goals shared with PTM 2019, TPB’s support of the event aims to bolster the tourism industry through the promotion of the country’s rich culture, natural attractions, and products, while supporting a sustainable business environment socially equitable for local communities.

A Millennial’s Guide to General Insurance

If you are a millennial, then surely, you know what #Adulting means. You have reached an age where you’re paying your own bills, searching for the best career option, buying or renting a house to live in, and planning for your very first car purchase. And while ‘Adulting’ also means ‘taking responsibility’, these major milestones make it really important for you to have a secure financial net. That’s exactly what insurance is: a financial security net.

If you’re thinking of getting general insurance for your acquired car or property, the terms might be a bit confusing and overwhelming for you. To help you out, here are some important terms related to general insurance that you should take note of:

General Insurance
Need we say more? General or Non-Life Insurance covers damages against automobiles and property that are caused by accidents, fire, natural disasters, theft, burglary, and other unforeseen events, even natural disasters. Common types of General Insurance include Auto insurance, Property and Fire, Travel insurance, Bonds, Personal Accident insurance, Engineering insurance, Miscellaneous Casualty, Homeowner’s Protection Plan, Marine insurance, Aviation, and other miscellaneous forms of non-life insurance. Insurance companies can also insure any other special products you own, based on special pricing.

Assured
This is YOU! Also known as the insured, the assured is the owner of the property insured and is covered by the insurance as well as protected by the terms mentioned in the insurance policy.

Policy
An insurance policy is a contract agreed by you and your insurance provider. This includes all important details about your insurance, including but not limited to, the details of your insurance coverage, premium, specific risks and perils covered, duration of coverage, mode of premium payment, and deductibles.

Premium
This refers to the amount that you need to pay for your insurance policy. Non-life insurance coverage is usually for one year.

Deductible
This pertains to the amount in an insurance claim that you need to shell out before receiving the insurance coverage. After paying this certain amount, your insurance company will then start paying you the remaining amount of the claim value up to the limits indicated in your insurance policy. The deductible is usually very small compared to the total amount insured.



Agreed Value
This is a fixed amount that you and your insurance company agree upon at the beginning of your policy period. This is the amount your insurance company is willing to give you should your property get damaged or stolen. Your property is insured based on its agreed value.

Market Value
This is the worth of your asset before an accident or natural disaster. If your insurance policy is based on your property’s market value, it means that your insurance company will cover the cost of repairs or replacement for your damaged or stolen asset depending on certain factors.

Claim
This is the request that you will file to your insurance company to cover for the loss or reimburse you for the damages that your property incurred based on the terms written in your insurance policy.

Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL)
This refers to car insurance, required by the law, that will protect the insured or assured from liabilities arising from an accident involving the insured’s vehicle that results in a third party's injury or death. This is also the minimum insurance policy required by the LTO for you to register your car.

Insurer
The insurer, also known as your insurance company, issues an insurance policy to you, the assured/insured. There are a lot of insurance providers in the Philippines, including Mercantile Insurance, which is one of the country’s pioneers and a trusted name in non-life insurance. The most important factor in choosing an insurer is the trust that they will be there for you when the need arises and can be counted on if there is a legitimate claim. Mercantile has shown decades of long-term stability and responsible growth in the industry which assures you that you are in good hands if the unforeseen arises.

These are the important terms that you need to remember when getting insurance. However, knowing these is just like scratching the surface. What matters most is the after-sales service you’re going to get from your insurance provider. To get the best service you deserve, trust only the credible and reliable partner that delivers superior insurance services while protecting life’s assets: Mercantile Insurance. The company offers a full line of non-life insurance products designed to suit your current and future needs at competitive prices. If you already have an existing insurance agent or broker, make sure to tell him to get your non-life insurance policy from Mercantile Insurance. Or you can visit their website and start protecting your assets today!