AXA Philippines partners with Oceanus Conservation

AXA has long been guided by its sustainability pillars centered around climate change and biodiversity, as well as inclusive protection. In the Philippines, the company has partnered with numerous groups and causes that share the same advocacy. This August, AXA Philippines is partnering with Oceanus Conservation, a science-based non-profit environmental organization focusing on the conservation and restoration of blue carbon habitats in the Philippines, to promote ocean literacy to Filipino children.

Being an archipelago, the Philippines has a rich biodiversity. However, access to marine environmental education remains limited around the country. Oceanus aims to invest in the future of Filipinos through marine environmental education in local communities and marine-field programs that promote better appreciation of the country’s marine life. Recently, they launched their second educational children’s storybook, “Ocean Adventures with Cory,” that shines a light on the impact of climate change on coral reefs. 

For every AXA Philippines customer who will sign up, pay their premium for the first time, or do top-ups on Emma by AXA through the app or website from July 25 to August 31, AXA Philippines will donate ocean education storybooks to the children of Oceanus’ partner local communities through AXA Hearts in Action, AXA's volunteer program. Customers who successfully register to Emma by AXA will also receive an electronic certificate to commemorate their donation.

“As a company that is committed to sustainability, we always seek new ways to do our part in protecting the environment. Through this partnership, we hope to promote ocean education, make ocean literacy more accessible, and inspire the future generations to help protect our oceans,” shared Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Customer Officer.

Through Emma by AXA and AXA Hearts in Action, AXA Philippines aims to be an avenue that supports relevant social causes. Recently, they also had the “Adopt a Mangrove Seedling” program wherein mangroves were planted on behalf of customers. The company also organized a bayanihan drive in partnership with Cropital, a program that directly support local farmers, wherein AXA Philippines purchased rice from Cropital farmers and donated these to beneficiary communities.

Emma by AXA allows safe and convenient in-app transactions for AXA customers such as checking of policy information real-time and hassle-free filing of hospitalization and motor claims. Non-AXA customers can also get free 24/7 access to emergency services such as roadside, medical, fire, and police assistance. The app also allows users to contact their loved ones in case of emergencies quickly, letting them list up to three emergency contacts on the app.

Moreover, AXA customers can easily accomplish other essential transactions on the app, such as accessing their ePolicy, avail medical teleconsultation, and access their Global Health Access or Health Care Access eCard.

Emma by AXA can be downloaded on the Google Play or App Store. It can also be accessed via web. For more information, visit axa.com.ph/emma.

Here are some balik-eskwela tips from Canva

Back to school resources are now available on Canva Eskwela. 

The opening of classes is just around the corner. While teachers and students will slowly shift back to face-to-face classes this year, visual communication will continue to be an important tool for learning.

To continue making classrooms visually interactive and engaging, here are some balik-eskwela tips from Canva:

*Design visually appealing worksheets, learning materials, and school posters 

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Sheila Micah Yao, a Canva teacher ambassador from Cauayan, Isabela, started her online business where she first discovered Canva. When classes officially resumed online, she returned to teaching and used Canva to create visually appealing worksheets and learning materials for her students.

Canva has thousands of printable worksheet templates that are free to customize, download, and use for any grade level. To learn more about how teachers can create, communicate and engage students with Canva for Education, Canva also offers design tutorials from engaging students with presentations to designing storyboard activities.

For all your back to school needs, check out Canva’s brand new templates for an awesome school year. Simply change your language to English (Philippines) to search for "Back to School" templates. Check out more back to school resources here.

*Enhance class photos with Canva’s image-editing features

Whether it’s for your class officer board or new class IDs, you can easily enhance and add texts or frames on your students’ photos using Canva. 

Claudine Mallari Buan, a teacher from Camias High School in Porac, Pampanga, surprised her students with a free graduation photoshoot last June. She edited the photos using Canva’s image-editing capabilities. From adding stickers, graphics, and frames, to removing backgrounds, Canva can help you make your photos stand out.

*Prep for the upcoming school year by attending Canva for Pinoy Teachers’ back to school webinar

To support teachers in their successful return to school, Canva Philippines will be holding “Canva EskweLIVE: Kickstart Your Face-to-Face Classes with Canva Tools,” a free learning session which will be hosted on the Canva for Pinoy Teachers Community on Facebook on August 10, 2022 at 4:30-6:00 PM. The session will feature a wellbeing talk from Canva Philippines Learning Designer Geryl Minguillo and graphic design demo with Senior Brand Designer Yuni Lao. 

Join the Canva for Pinoy Teachers’ learning session on August 10 to learn how teachers can prepare for back to school with Canva.

To get updates about the event, join the Canva for Pinoy Teachers community. The community also features insights and design inspiration from its community members.

In 2020, Canva launched Canva for Education which allows K-12 educators to create and personalize lesson plans, infographics, posters, videos, and collaborate with their students for free. Canva Philippines also introduced Canva Eskwela, an online hub of learning resources that features free and visually engaging content especially tailored for educators and learners in the Philippines. 

Now celebrating its 8th anniversary in the Philippines, Canva continues to empower educators and students with access to the collaborative visual communication platform.

To learn more about Canva, visit www.canva.com or follow Canva on Facebook and Instagram. Canva is also available for download on App Store and Play Store.

Shakey's Pizza puts a fresh, creamy, and flavorful spin on spinach pizza

Shakey's Pizza puts a fresh, creamy, and flavorful spin on spinach pizza as it launches its Spinach Pizza selection featuring three delectable flavors and Spinach Roll-ups. While various kinds of spinach pizzas have already entered the market, Shakey’s believes that their Spinach Pizza selection and Spinach Roll-ups that were developed with the company’s WOW standards in mind are something worth trying.

 

Made with fresh spinach, loaded with premium toppings, and layered with just the right amount of mouthwatering creaminess, Shakey's spinach pizzas are sure to delight their guests. But, what brings the pizza experience to a whole new level is that their spinach pizzas come with either bacon, shrimp, and mushroom. The sweet, glazed bacon, tasty shrimp, and the delicate flavor of mushroom perfectly complement the taste of spinach, making them an instant favorite.

 

"At Shakey’s, we live by our commitment to WOWing our guests by giving them a great pizza experience," said Shakey's President and Chief Executive Officer Vicente Gregorio. "Which is why we challenged ourselves to further improve the familiar taste of spinach that is up to par with Shakey’s high standard of quality. And we did—we are confident that our new Spinach pizza selection and Spinach Roll-ups are sure to leave a lasting impression and bring enjoyment and satisfaction to our guests and spinach lovers alike," he added.

“Shakey's is dedicated to creating good times and great memories for our guests. As such, we will continue to adapt and innovate so that we enhance the Shakey's experience, bringing joy in every slice and delivering great value for all our guests,” Shakey’s General Manager Jorge Concepcion shared. 

 

Try Shakey’s New Spinach Pizza selection and Spinach Roll-ups via dine-in, carry out, and delivery through Shakey’s Super App, website, or by calling 7777-7777.

 

Five lucky PLDT Home subscribers can take home P100,000 next month credited directly to their Maya wallet!

Managing your budget in the midst of rising cost of goods is stressful. Savings and the little comforts you try to afford yourself and your family need to take a backseat in favor of necessities for the home. No one said adulting is going to be THIS hard!

 

Luckily for you, being a PLDT Home subscriber has its perks!

 

You can be one of five lucky PLDT Home subscribers who can take home P100,000 next month credited directly to your Maya wallet. Boost your home budget and use these Maya credits to fund daily essentials like groceries, food, or to pay your bills. Better yet, have those extra funds that you can use for gadgets, home upgrades, that dream family vacay, or even that long-overdue investment!

All of this is possible with the latest partnership between PLDT Home Rewards and the country’s all-in-one money app, Maya. 

 

There are two ways PLDT subscribers like you can join this exciting raffle promo. You can get raffle entries simply by enrolling to PLDT Home Rewards or by merely paying your PLDT Home bills fully and on time conveniently via the Maya app from July 15 to August 31, 2022. 

 

Just to give you a little something extra, paying your PLDT bills through the Maya app also earns you 10 additional Crystals (PLDT Home loyalty points) that you can collect and exchange for discounts, rebates, and deals from over 40 merchants.    

 

Enjoy limitless possibilities with PLDT Home and experience the safe and secure online convenience from Maya that allows you to pay bills, shop, do digital banking, and more! 

  

Sign-up to PLDT Home Rewards and know more about this exciting Mega Giveaway with Maya: pldthome.info/mayagiveaway.

 

PAL flights to North America can now taste the best of Filipino food!

Starting this August, Business Class passengers on board Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights to North America can now taste the best of Filipino food, courtesy of Filipino Chef JP Anglo. The Philippine flag carrier is offering Chef JP's food creations on its nonstop flights from Manila to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Vancouver, and Toronto.

 

Renowned for his creative Filipino dishes, Chef JP established his own restaurant, Sarsa, located in the Makati business district of Metro Manila. He recently ventured out to the United Arab Emirates to open his new restaurant, Kooya, in Dubai.

 

"Elevating Philippine Airlines' in-flight dining experience is part of our thrust to become more customer-centric and offer more value to our passengers, especially on our popular nonstop flights to the United States and Canada,” said PAL President & COO Capt. Stanley K. Ng.

To launch his special collaboration with Philippine Airlines, Chef JP flew from Manila to Los Angeles aboard flight PR112. As the PAL Boeing 777-300ER flew across the Pacific, Chef JP prepared and served his signature dishes— Chicken Inasal and Bangus ala Pobre.

 

While in Los Angeles, Chef JP will explore the California food scene and try various restaurants, in order to gain inspiration for his future dishes with Philippine Airlines.

 “We’ve had an enjoyable journey developing different delectable dishes for our Philippine Airlines passengers,” says Ria Domingo, PAL Vice President of Marketing. "This collaboration with a Filipino culinary expert will showcase Filipino food for the global community."

 

PAL flies from Manila to Los Angeles twice daily using state-of-the-art B777-300ER aircraft. PAL’s Business Class service offers pre-flight concierge, full-flat beds, food and beverage selections designed by renowned chefs like Chef JP Anglo, world-class caring service from PAL’s flight attendants … all while flying direct to your destinations overseas.

 

 Book your flights now via philippineairlines.com. 

Get ready as realme welcomes the month of August with the comeback of their annual Fan Festival!

Get ready as realme welcomes the month of August with the comeback of their annual Fan Festival! The most anticipated realme Fan Festival #DareToBeYou finally arrived with exciting activities as well as discounts and promos, lined up for fans to enjoy.

The realme Fanfest is a celebration of the brand to stay connected with the Filipino community that continues to support the brand. Aside from the various treats throughout the month, fans can also expect an array of fun activities at the Music Festival happening on August 26. There will be games and raffles where they can get the chance to win awesome prizes. The fun doesn’t end here! The Music Festival will end on a high note with a music-filled night. 

Exciting Promos and Treats Have Just Started

 

After achieving yet another sales milestone with the C30 selling out in both Lazada and Shopee within the first 2 hours last Payday Sale, realme still has a load of discounts and promos to offer both online and offline. Starting off with the 8.8 Mega Sale, those who are on the lookout for new gadgets shouldn’t miss out on great discounts they can get from Lazada and Shopee.

 

From August 8 to 11 on Lazada, realme fans can get their hands on the newly released realme GT Neo 3 (P25,999) and Buds Q2s (P990) at a discounted price! Other realme products that can be scored on sale include realme C11 2021 (P4,599) and realme C21-Y (P5,890) for the C Series, realme 9 Pro 5G (P14,490) and realme 9 4G (P12,499) for the Number Series. The Lazada Mega 8.8 Sale is also an opportunity to elevate one’s techlife as the realme Buds Classic (P265), realme Book i3 (P28,990), realme Book i5 (P37,990), realme Pad Mini (P7,990 for 3GB+32GB LTE), Book Prime (P40,990), and Smart TV 50” (P18,990) are set to be available with huge discounts as well.

 

On the other hand, realme fans can also score exclusive deals on Shopee starting August 8 to 10. Get the realme C11 2021 (P4,699), realme C25Y (P6,890) and realme 9i (P10,490) at a discounted price. Catch even more amazing offers for the stylish realme Buds Classic (P265), realme Buds Q2s (P990), and realme Pad Mini 3+32 LTE (P8,190) too.

 

 

As classes are resuming soon, realme aims to help students be equipped with quality tech products through the Back-to-School Pad Series Bundles happening until September 30. Students can snatch exclusive bundles from selected realme stores and participating dealers nationwide. For every purchase of any realme Pad, customers will get a free pair of DIZO GoPods D. Meanwhile, customers can score a free DIZO Wireless Power when availing any variant of the realme Pad. Best part is, the realme Book Prime (P43,990), realme Book i3 (P29,990 for 8GB+256GB), and realme Book i5 (P39,990 for 8GB+512GB) have all gotten a permanent price drop! For the overall AIoT experience, students can choose to pair their realme Pad and realme Book with following wearables: realme Watch 2 (P2,990), realme Watch 2 PRO (P4,490), realme Band 2 (P2,490), realme Buds Air 3 (P3,990), and realme Buds Q2 (P1,290). 

 

 

Treat Yourself from realme Partner Brands

 

On top of the great discounts and musical performances, the realme Fanfest still has more exclusive offers with partner stores that fans can enjoy. realme joins the fun in SM Supermalls’ Cyber Month where customers can find the realme booth located at the SM MOA Main Mall Atrium from August 1 to 10 and pick a prize when buying any realme phone. There are also bundles that are up for grabs only at the booth! Get a free realme Game Trigger for every purchase of the realme Pad Mini or score a free realme M1 Toothbrush when availing the realme Pad.

 

realme fans can answer to their FoodPanda cravings guilt-free with the PandaPro Rewards. Running until September 30, customers can now unlock exclusive deals on their PandaPro Rewards through the realme e-Store. Score a free realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker for every purchase of a realme smartphone (excluding any C Series smartphones) and get a free Buds Air 2 for every purchase of the realme laptop.

 

Flex your Top Fan badge and Win realme Products

 

As a way to give back to the Filipino fans, realme is also hosting the Ultimate Top Fan Giveaway. All the participants have to do is to follow realme’s Official Facebook pages (realme and realme Philippines Community Official) and share the giveaway announcement post on their personal pages. The realme fans need to get a Top Fan badge by interacting with the page as much as possible (reacting, commenting or sharing) and use this frame for more chances of winning: https://bit.ly/realmeFanFest2022Frame To seal the giveaway entry, the realme fans are to create a dedicated post explaining why they think they are an ultimate Top Fan of the brand using the hashtags #DareToBeYou #realmeFanfest2022

 

Participants can get the chance to win weekly consolation prizes or a grand prize of any realme device that they have been eyeing on. The cherry on top? The winner gets VIP tickets, plus backstage access with meet and greet to the realme Music Fest!

 

These are just some of the treats that realme has instored for the fans this coming August. More surprises and announcements will be unlocked in the next coming days. This is indeed a wonderful way to start the month! 

 

To learn more about the festivities realme has lined up for August and get updated on the latest discounts and other deals, be sure to check out the realme Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, follow the official realme PH Promos page on Facebook or visit the official realme website.

 

Enjoy Xiaomi’s 8.8 Mega Sale on August 8!

 

This month, Xiaomi fans will enjoy up to P4,000 off on some of the global brand’s smartphones and AIoT products.

 

From August 8 to 12, up to 22 percent discount are up for grabs via Lazada – along with a Smart TV freebie for the flagship phone.

 

A premium compact phone, Xiaomi 12 blends the best of what can be had in a device  – powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, sleek design, pro-grade cameras, fast charging (both wired and wireless), and a sleek interface.

 

For only PhP 39,999, the Xiaomi 12 comes with a FREE 32” Smart TV within the promo period.

 

Value for money, power tech for hybrid living

Five other Xiaomi products, from budget friendly camera phones to stylish buds and gaming monitors, will be on sale.

 

 

The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” will get a PhP 4,000 price-slash. Normally available at Php 23,999, buyers can get this ultrawide, immersive monitor for only Php 19,999.

Made for gaming with its 3440 x 1440 resolution, plus a 144hz refresh rate, this monitor also happens to be ideal for work multitasking – making it an impressive value-for-money proposition for people powering-up their hybrid lifestyle.

For a low-cost monitor option, the brand is also offering the Xiaomi Desktop Monitor 1C 23.8”, at a 14% special discount. Usually priced at Php 7,599, it will be up for grabs for only Php 6,499, a clear Php 1,100 savings.

 

  

Xiaomi is likewise offering exclusive deals on Redmi smartphones, buds, and smart watches.

Here’s the complete list of participating Xiaomi products and special 8.8 prices:

 

Product	Exclusive 8.8 price
Xiaomi 12	PhP 39,999 + FREE TV
Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”	Php 19,999
Xiaomi Desktop Monitor 1C 23.8”	Php 6,499
Redmi Note 11 (4GB + 64 GB)	Php 7,999
Redmi Buds 3 Pro	Php 2,499
Redmi Watch 2 Lite	Php 2,249

 

Don’t miss out on Xiaomi’s 8.8 Mega Sale this month. Check the Lazada store to purchase the devices.

 

For more exclusive updates, follow Xiaomi’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Visit the website for details.

 

Kick-off a Dealightful August with the anticipated farmers’ market at Shang The Marketplace’s Farm to Table

It is all set to be a Dealightful month as Shangri-La Plaza welcomes August with a fresh start.  is bringing back its popular Farm to Table market at the Grand Atrium on August 4-7 to continue its support of local farmers.  

 

Similar to previous runs, Farm to Table mounts a wonderful farmers’ market featuring a wide range of locally grown organic products, as well as some carefully curated imported selections. The Marketplace at the Shang is also introducing a number of new experiences for mall guests this year – including the Dizon Salad Bar that lets shoppers create their own salads using fresh ingredients on the spot, for a truly farm-to-table affair. 

 

As a special treat, for just P999, mall guests can join the Fresh Harvest All-You-Can, where they can fill their baskets with as much produce as they can in 60 seconds! Be sure to head over on August 6 from 3-9PM.

 

The Marketplace is also taking this opportunity to further support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Every purchase at Farm to Tablehelps fill care boxes with fruits and vegetables for children who are bravely battling critical illnesses.

 

The huge indoor market event kicks off Shang’s Dealightful August that aims to highlight delicious dishes and unique food experiences that are indeed a delight – both on tastes and pockets. Browse and buy at The Marketplace’s Farm to Table for everything fresh and healthy.

 

For updates and inquiries, follow Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial and on Instagram @shangrilaplazaofficial.

McDonald’s burgers, just the way you like it!

 

Burgers are undeniably on top of everyone’s not-so-guilty pleasures. And why not – the savory goodness of beef patties or chicken fillets paired with oozing cheese and hefty buns are just too satisfying to ignore.

 

And while we enjoy the filling taste that burgers provide, McDonald’s is here to give us the food fixes we never knew we needed through Fresh ‘N Tasty Burgers – your favorite McDonald’s burgers now with slices of zesty tomato and refreshing lettuce!

 

You heard that right – there’s more to love in the McDonald’s burgers you already love and enjoy! Have a more delectable dining experience with Fresh ‘N Tasty Burgers as McDonald’s now offers tomatoes and lettuce to the classic favorites Burger McDo, Cheesy Burger McDo, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Double Cheeseburger, and Quarter Pounder with Cheese!

 

Fresh ‘N Tasty Burgers are now available at your nearest McDonald’s branch via Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and McDelivery. Be sure to follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for more updates on everything #McDoFreshNTasty and McDonald’s!

Metrobank helps you upgrade your lifestyle with its 60th Anniversary Car and Home Loan promo

Ready to turn your goals into reality? Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) can help you upgrade your lifestyle with its 60th Anniversary Car and Home Loan promo.

 

From today until September 30, 2022, Metrobank is offering its lowest car and home loan rates ever and is waiving fees as much as PHP 60,000 as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary.

 

“As we celebrate Metrobank’s 60th year, we are ramping up our offerings for our clients. It’s the best time for everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to achieve their goals of owning their car and home,” said Ramon Jaime Del Rosario, Metrobank Senior Vice President and Consumer Business Sector Head.

Drive your dream car with Metrobank Car Loan for a rate as low as 9.11% per annum for a 60-month term, and build your own house with a one-year fixed rate of just 4.88% with Metrobank Home Loan.

 

There’s more! Once you get your loan approved, you will also pre-qualify for a Metrobank credit card, which can help you pay for accessorizing your new car or furnishing your new home.

 

Make your car and home goals a reality. For more details about Metrobank’s 60th Anniversary Car and Home Loan promo, visit our website.