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Gear Up for Another Fierce Season of the World’s Biggest Streetball Tourney as Red Bull Half Court Returns to PH

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 4, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Get your squads ready as Red Bull Half Court returns to the Philippines for a brand-new season filled with unmatched energy, raw determination, and high-stakes action. The biggest 3-on-3 streetball tournament is the ultimate battlefield for rising local talent to prove their skills for a chance to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Half Court World Final, set to take place in the UAE in November. The Ultimate Streetball Tournament is Back in the Philippines Red Bull Half Court brings the fastest version of 3-on-3 streetball to players across the globe. In partnership with FILA and Spalding, Red Bull Half Court will hold qualifier rounds across five continents and over 20 participating countries, including South Africa, Norway, and Kosovo as the rookies. Legendary NBA shooting coach Chris ‘Lethal Shooter’ Matthews shared his excitement for this year’s tournament, saying, “Year after year, Red Bull Half court continues to push the […]

EMCOR Celebrates 67 Years with a Grand Anniversary Sale this August!

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 1, 2025 · Leave a Comment

EMCOR is thrilled to announce its 67th Anniversary Sale, a month-long celebration offering incredible deals and exclusive perks to customers nationwide. From August 1 to 31, 2025, shoppers can enjoy massive savings and exciting freebies across a wide range of products, marking nearly seven decades of dedicated service. To kick off the anniversary festivities, EMCOR is making quality products more accessible than ever with special low down payment options. For selected Appliances, Computers, IT Products, and Furniture, customers can get items for as low as ₱67.00 down payment, with terms stretching up to 24 months. Motorcycles are available with an as low as ₱667.00 down payment and terms up to 36 months, while Tri-wheelers can be acquired for as low as ₱1,667.00 down payment with terms up to 48 months. These regular promo down payments also apply to specific product bundles. The anniversary sale also highlights special Cross Selling Products […]

Discovery Samal Introduces a Taste of Island Sophistication at The Bistro

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 30, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Discovery Samal continues to define the art of indulgence with The Bistro, a refined dining concept nestled beside its tranquil villa pool. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the island and kissed by the gentle sea breeze, The Bistro offers a serene yet sumptuous escape for discerning palates seeking both scenery and flavor with every bite. Whether you’re lounging by the water or prefer to have a leisure lunch, every visit to The Bistro promises a luxurious culinary experience with a view paired with amazing food – from succulent tender steaks to perfectly cooked pasta, freshly caught seafood, decadent desserts and more. Elevated Comfort, Artfully Served The Bistro’s menu celebrates a harmony of globally inspired cuisine and island freshness, offering expertly crafted selections such as Taste of Italy for its pasta selections, Gourmet Plates for the mains, Curated Meats for the steaks selection, and Sweet Endings for the desserts. Designed […]

5 real-life ‘Squid Game’ interactive experiences to add to your bucket list

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 20, 2025 · Leave a Comment

From Seoul to PLDT stores in the Philippines, the hit Netflix thriller-drama has indeed taken the world by storm There’s no denying it: Squid Game isn’t just a show—it’s a global phenomenon. The Netflix mega-hit isn’t just a gripping Korean action drama, it’s a cultural juggernaut that blends suspense, sharp social commentary, and unforgettable visuals. The popular series hits all the right spots that made it take off as a viral phenomenon, to the point that its iconic games have been turned into real-world installations around the world. Now, you too can try your hand at some of the challenges the characters have gone through (without the deadly consequences, of course). If you’re able to jet-set, you may be able to check them out for yourself. Here are five real-life Squid Game experiences around the world you and your fam can add to your bucket list: Seoul, South Korea No […]

Turning crisis into opportunity

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 17, 2025 · Leave a Comment

How an entrepreneur banked on the right business prescription for success Ma. Florencita Cansino, a Davao-based entrepreneur and founder of Hyatt Diagnostics System, Inc. was accustomed to providing diagnostics services for Filipinos heading overseas for employment. But when the pandemic struck, business operations halted, leaving her in a challenging position. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, Cansino found ways to turn things around. Her other business, Goldylab Enterprises, specializing in medical supplies and products, pivoted to meet the urgent need for COVID-19 testing equipment. This strategic move not only generated profits for Goldylab but also provided financial support to Hyatt Diagnostics. Cansino likened this resilience to how the country’s leading bank stood by her company in its early days. “BDO was with Hyatt during its infancy stage. We always took out loans from BDO because we couldn’t compete effectively at the start, using our own money. We needed additional capital for […]

Allianz re-opens its new agency office in Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 4, 2025

Allianz PNB Life (Allianz) reinforces its local presence with the re-opening of its Agency Office in Bajada, Davao. The company’s newly refurbished business center supports its growth strategy, which is to make life insurance more accessible to its clients in Davao. Allianz, a key player in insurance across the globe, started its operations in the Philippines in 2016 and now has a total of 26 business centers in key cities across the archipelago. Strategically located on the 11th floor of Pryce Tower, Unit 111, Bajada, Davao, the newly re-opened Agency Office welcomes guests to a hub where customers can access financial services and start their financial journey with their trusted financial advisor, or Life Changers. Floro ‘Jun’ Marasigan Jr., Allianz Chief Agency Officer said the office expansion is part of the company’s strategy to drive customer growth by ensuring the delivery of personalized service and prioritization of the needs of […]

Mortuary service provider secures seamless operations with BDO

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 1, 2025

No more surprises in the books For siblings Angel and Ancel Brillantes, the mortuary business has always been familiar territory. Growing up with their father’s enterprise since the ‘70s, they never shied away from its realities. Today, they continue to lead Angel B. Brillantes Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc. as one of the mortuary service providers in Davao. Recently, the Brillantes siblings attended the SME Forum organized by BDO Unibank, where they learned about the benefits of Cash Management Services (CMS) to businesses. With the solutions discussed during the forum, they are now equipped to rid their operations of inefficiencies—including the risks associated with handling manual payroll. “We’re excited to streamline our processes with the help of BDO and reduce incidents of theft. With payroll being distributed manually across our branches, there’s always the risk of ‘ghost employees’, fictitious names or padded employee accounts,” explained Ancel Brillantes, Vice President of the […]

Mel Tiangco named as Most Trusted TV News and Current Affairs Host

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 28, 2025

Veteran broadcast journalist and 24 Oras anchor Mel Tiangco has once again proven why Filipinos turn to her for credible news. At the 27th Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards on April 4 at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, she was honored as Most Trusted TV News and Current Affairs Host—the latest in a string of recognitions that span her remarkable 44-year career. “Thank you for telling me here and now that I have been doing a good job,” Tiangco said upon accepting the award. Reflecting on two decades as the face of 24 Oras’ primetime newscast, she added, “It took me 44 years to get this. Forty-four years and my heart is filled with overwhelming happiness, joy, and fulfillment at the thought that I have attained the ultimate achievement in my profession—to be acclaimed as the most trusted, having been determined solely by the general public.” Tiangco paid tribute to GMA Network and GMA Integrated News […]

BDO holds Kapihan Forum at Park Inn Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 24, 2025

The months March and April have been busy yet festive for BDO in Davao region, specifically in Davao City, Digos and Panabo for the launch of the BDO Fiesta 2025 campaign. It is a month-long group-wide initiative by BDO showcasing its commitment to actively engaging with communities across the Philippines thru key events like SME Forum, Mini Fiesta and In-branch promos & deals at BDO Unibank and BDO Network Bank branches. I am glad to be invited together with my fellow Davao Creators to take part in several activities of BDO Fiesta. Earlier this week, as the campaign almost comes to a close, we attended the BDO Kapihan Forum at Park Inn Radisson Davao. The forum had in-depth discussion on BDO’s banking services including digital innovations that make transactions easy, simple, and secure. If we think about it, BDO’s goal is to bring their presence closer to locals and giving […]

GMA Network, CreaZion Studios, Viu Philippines collaborate on revenge drama series “Beauty Empire”

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 21, 2025

GMA Network, international film and tv production and distribution company CreaZion Studios, and popular pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service Viu are set to deliver the revenge drama series “Beauty Empire.” The collaboration was made official during a contract signing held last March 17 at GMA Network Studios. Representing the three companies were GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; CreaZion Studios President and CEO Anter “RJ” San Agustin and CreaZion Studios Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Real Florido, and Viu Philippines Country Manager Vinchi Sy-Quia and Viu Philippines Creative Content Officer Garlic Garcia. In her message, Atty. Gozon-Valdes underscored how the latest collaboration with two industry players is aligned with GMA Network’s vision of creating more content for diverse audiences. “I would like to thank our partners, Viu and CreaZion, for uniting with GMA to bring you this very special project. […]