GCash Stories Launches “Turing” for Pride Month

GCash Stories Launches “Turing” for Pride Month

Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by Offering Finance for All GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash’s commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and persistence of Filipino drag performer, Turing.  Turing gained fame as a contestant on the debut season of Drag Race Philippines. The short film delves into Turing’s aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. She reassures her mother, “Ako nang bahala sa pag tambling, Ma,” despite the struggles their family faces.  Overcoming tears, she performs in her living room, cheered on by her […]

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Defensil alcohol

Live Safe Now with Defensil

In the midst of the current health crisis, it is very crucial to protect our families from the virus. It is good to know that Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol enables Filipinos to continue their lifestyles during the pandemic, allowing them to still do the activities they love while staying safe and healthy. For my family, it is a must to carry alcohol when we go out of the house. Also, the moment we enter our car after a trip to the bank, grocery or wherever, we always make it a habit to spray alcohol on our hands. As the rubbing alcohol brand recommended by the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Filipinos can live safe wherever they are with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol – whether commuting to work, doing essential errands such as buying groceries at the supermarket or palengke, or even working out outdoors or shopping online – since it starts to kill […]

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Lamoiyan Corporation donates 1 million worth of hygiene products to DepEd VisMin

Lamoiyan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of personal hygiene and home care products in the country, has donated over one million worth of Lamoiyan products to Department of Education (DepEd) in Visayas and Mindanao as it celebrates the 5th year of Kilusang Kontra Kuto (Movement Against Head Lice) initiative. In support of DepEd’s Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan amidst the pandemic, Lamoiyan Corporation distributed packs of Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, Hapee Toothpaste, and Dazz Dishwashing Liquid to selected regions for distribution among the students. Selected regions include Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Davao. Lamoiyan also recently donated hygiene products to Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and National Capital Region. The total value of donated hygiene products nationwide amounts to over three million pesos. Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo initiated Kilusang Kontra Kuto (KKK) in 2016, a coalition that has been battling head lice infestation nationwide for a kuto-free Philippines. The […]

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Emmy Awards ON SKYCable

Emmy-nominated shows on SKY Anticipation is high among viewers as this year’s the 72nd Emmy® Awards will be held virtually for the first time because of the ongoing pandemic. The awards show will air live on September 21 at 8 AM (PH time) and will have a pre-awards show at 7:00 AM and a primetime encore at 8:00 PM on FOX Life on SKYcable. Producers of the show assure their guests and audiences that this will be more entertaining and just as glamorous. Catch Jimmy Kimmel lead television’s biggest night as he hosts the ceremony from Staples Center. With no red carpet and a live audience, the Emmys will have cameras in as many as 140 locations to be able to include all the nominees live on the show instead of a video conferencing app. Subscribers have the pleasure of watching some of the nominated shows that are available on […]

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Quick access to HBO Go and Viu from SKY Fiber

Families and avid entertainment seekers can now ease their worries and have an enjoyable homestay when they indulge in a wide array of online video content at their disposal as SKY Fiber launches its partnership with HBO Go and Viu –few of the hottest streaming apps today. To enhance each subscribers’ experience, HBO Go and Viu’s monthly fees will be on SKY Fiber for the first three months, giving its Plan 15mbps and up subscribers a chance to enjoy the new season of “Westworld” on HBO GO and to also catch the Oscar-winning “Parasite” and other on-demand Korean dramas on Viu without breaking the bank. New subscribers can avail of this promo within 60 days from the date of SKY Fiber installation, while the redemption period for existing subscribers is from June 6 to September 30, 2020.  “This is the perfect time to try out HBO GO. Whether you’re into […]

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KonsultaMD DOH

DOH volunteer doctors provide video consultation via KonsultaMD

Customers of telehealth service KonsultaMD may now enjoy unlimited video consultation with any of the 30 telemedicine doctors who have volunteered in the DOH Healthcare Warrior Program.  This service is available via KonsultaMD app until June 22.  To enjoy the service, customers may download the KonsultaMD app and choose from four affordable KonsultaMD plans which only cost from P15 per week to P150 per month.  In return, they can book an appointment with their preferred DOH volunteer doctor and consult for free within the comforts of their own home. Aside from the DOH volunteers, members may also engage in teleconsultation with a licensed KonsultaMD doctor anytime via voice or video, depending on their chosen subscription. They may also request e-prescription and e-laboratory. “We are glad to be chosen by DOH as one of their platforms to reach out to people who are in need of medical advice.  Telemedicine Is a […]

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SKY app

SKY subscribers can now manage account and ask for help online

SKY subscribers can now maximize digital platforms in managing their subscriptions as a new normal begins to limit the movement and reshape the Filipino’s way of life amid the enhanced community quarantine and beyond. As they utilize these digital facilities, SKY is able to give them their much- needed peace of mind since all transactions do not require any physical contact and can be done at the safety of their home.    If they would like to check their billing status online, they can simply enroll their account through mysky.com.ph/myaccounts or to SKY e-bill to receive their statement of account via email or simply open the mySKY app. Download mySKY app via Google Play or App Store for free.   For their safety and convenience, subscribers can pay their bills through digital facilities such as via credit card at mysky.com.ph/myaccounts or the mySKY App, e-Wallets Gcash and Paymaya, and online banking […]

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SKY brings 3rd season of HBO’S Emmy-winning sci-fi ‘WESTWORLD’

  Westworld, the dark sci-fi drama series about the dawning of artificial consciousness on Earth, returns for its third season to HBO and HBO GO on SKY on March 16. The Emmy® winning drama’s third season features eight-episodes and airs at the same time as the U.S. Created for television by executive producers Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, the show brings back  cast members Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, Emmy® winner Thandie Newton as Maeve, Ed Harris as Man in Black, Jeffrey Wright as Bernard, Tessa Thompson as Charlotte, Luke Hemsworth as Stubbs, Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore and Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton. Joining the cast this season are Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad,” “Bojack Horseman”), Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), Lena Waithe (HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Master of None”), Scott Mescudi (HBO’s upcoming “We Are Who We Are”), Marshawn Lynch (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), John Gallagher Jr. (HBO’s “The Newsroom” and “Olive Kitteridge”), Michael […]

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Camella Davao launches newest community at Camella Toril

Camella, one of the more prominent real estate players in the country under the Vista Land group of companies has just recently launched Camella Toril. A 10-hectare midrise, Carribean-inspired community, it is Camella’s  latest addition to its thriving communities in Davao City. With a lush and flourishing theme, The Verdant Launch: Invest and Thrive in Toril featured Camella Toril‘s strategic and attractive position in terms of development and prospering economy of the district. Moreso, it also highlighted Toril’s natural beauty and rich greenery, making it conducive to family living– a sweet escape city hustle and bustle. With the event’s colorulful 3D presentation, I was in awe of how this new residential prime property looks so inviting especially to those used to city-dwelling and condo-living. A great breather indeed! Another great thing during the Verdant launch was the unveiling of Camella’s  AR3D mobile app. This technology advancement allows users to view Camella’s catalogue which includes the […]

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Kilusang Kontra Kuto by Licealiz now on its 4th year

It was about at this time last year when I participated in Kilusang Kontra Kuto (KKK) led by Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo. We went to a public elementary school at the northern part of Davao City in Toril for a shampooing activity and informative discussion in preventing/fighting against head lice or nits (kuto) infestation . Now, on KKK’s 4th year, Lamoiyan Corporation continues its advocacy for a kuto-free Philippines with an aim to shampoo  around 6,000 students in 30 schools all over the Philippines. It has once again partnered with the Dept. of Education (DepEd), Drugstore Associations of the Phils (DSAP) and Mommy Bloggers Philippines. Here in Davao City, I am so pleased to be part for this worthwhile project for the second time. This time, we visited a Cesareo Villa Abrille Elementary School in Barangay Bucana. It is situated at the downtown area. Together with other mommy bloggers, I was excited to witness the activity where pupils, […]

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