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Alexa and KD share their love for music in a trending TikTok video

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 4, 2022

Popular musical love team KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad gave a glimpse of how they craft songs together in Alexa’s newest TikTok video, which has over 1 million views now. “Whenever I write songs, there’s always an inspiration,” Alexa shared. She specifically likes browsing the internet for various poems to read before crafting lyrics for a new song. KD, on the other hand, is continuously learning music theory through online resources since he helps create the melody after Alexa writes lyrics. The pair gave a sample for viewers as Alexa wrote new lyrics for a song about an unexpected admirer. KD tried out some chords on his guitar until they agreed on the right tune for the verse. At the end of the video, Alexa sang the short song while KD played the instrumental music. “The internet plays a big part in our song writing process,” Alexa added and shared […]

AMDABiDSS-Health launched to enhance disease surveillance in Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 31, 2022

In an effort to support local government units and their corresponding health systems and agencies in Mindanao, Malayan Colleges Mindanao, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines – Mindanao, have launched the Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics and Bioinformatics for Decision Support Systems in Health (AMDABiDSS-Health). The virtual launch, which representatives from various universities, organizations, and the DOH attended, promoted a deeper collaboration between the academe and public policymakers and leaders. AMDABiDSS-Health is the first-ever niche research center in Mindanao that utilizes interdisciplinary quantitative approaches to improve the disease surveillance and mitigation techniques of COVID-19 in the area. Scientific research focused on health care has been vital in addressing the effects of the pandemic worldwide. With the establishment of AMDABiDSS-Health, local communities have a better chance to battle the waves of infections that the virus has brought. Malayan Colleges of Mindanao president and CEO Dr. Dodjie Maestrocampo emphasized […]

Cleene CLIO makes clean teeth possible for families this World Oral Health Day 2022

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 20, 2022

On World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO invites everyone to celebrate by practicing proper oral healthcare with their families. A product of proudly Filipino company PHILUSA Corporation, Cleene CLIO has been an ardent supporter of this global oral health initiative, especially with oral care given less priority during the pandemic when accessibility to dentists and visits to oral health facilities were challenging at the height of the lockdowns. To emphasize the importance of good oral health practices at home, Cleene CLIO has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and Philippine Dental Association to provide oral health kits to various barangays and schools as part of this year’s World Oral Health Day activities. Over 2,000 health kits containing Cleene CLIO toothbrushes and Dental Floss Premium from Cleene CLIO and PHILUSA were distributed to 12 barangays and to the chosen hygiene facility in Dinalaonan Elementary School in Pangasinan. And as a special treat […]

GCash and TNG Wallet partnership offers faster remittance for OFWs in HK

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 10, 2022

To provide a more accessible and convenient digital financial solution for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, GCash, the Philippines’ popular mobile wallet, has teamed up with TNG Wallet, a P2P mobile remittance app in Hong Kong. With just a few taps on their mobile phone, Filipino migrants in Hong Kong can now send money directly to their loved one’s GCash Wallet via the TNG Wallet app, both of which they can download for free on Google Play or the App Store. “Together with TNG Wallet, we are very excited to introduce this digital remittance solution for OFWs in Hong Kong as we share the same goal of providing safe, fast, and seamless digital financial solutions for our customers. GCash strives to continue its efforts to make OFWs’ lives easier and better wherever they are,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon. With this partnership, OFWs in Hong Kong […]

TikTok sensations Davao Conyo & Yumi share how SKY Fiber helps them achieve online success

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 5, 2022

Discover the ‘swak’ internet plan for you Internet TikTok content creators Phillip Hernandez, a.k.a. Davao Conyo who is known for his funny skits, and Yumi, one of TikTok’s biggest bird moms, unpacked their journey to fame and factors that affect their success during SKY Fiber’s “Swak Na Swak” Media Launch event. For online personalities Yumi and Phillip, who have been creating content for about four years already, the internet definitely has a major impact in their life as they earn from the branded videos they post on social media platforms, Facebook and TikTok. Phillip, who currently has 3.8 million collective followers on Facebook and TikTok for his ‘smooth promotion’ comedy skits as Davao Conyo, has a knack for performing ever since he was young. Around late 2017, he posted a funny ‘conyo’ Bisaya dub of the popular Filipino movie, “Four Sisters And A Wedding,” on a whim. After […]

100 Hakbang sa Pagtutulungan virtual run fundraiser

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 9, 2022

PIOLO TAKES ON SKY’S VIRTUAL RUN CHALLENGE TO HELP ODETTE VICTIMS Piolo Pascual, multi-awarded Kapamilya actor, completed the 100-step challenge of SKY’s “Isang Daang Hakbang Sa Pagtutulungan: Kapamilya Virtual Run” and encouraged others to do the same until February 28. “Typhoon Odette wreaked havoc in several parts of our country. Until now, many Filipinos are still struggling and need help. Kapamilya, let us do our part and take that step,” Piolo said as he joined the Kapamilya Virtual Run that is part of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the victims of Super Typhoon Odette. When the virtual run officially began, the Kapamilya Ultimate Heartthrob further showed his support for the cause by posting a video of himself finishing all 100 steps on his Facebook and Instagram accounts. Participants can take the 100-step challenge by depositing a donation of P100 or P400 to the fundraiser’s BDO (0039300-86136) or BPI […]

SKY Fiber’s Super Speed Plan

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 7, 2022

SKY Fiber is launching its new set of Super Speed Plans on February 1 to deliver on consumers’ need for inexpensive plans with reliable internet connection. “While we all continue to adapt to the new normal, we cannot deny the significance of having a good quality internet connection at home. As an internet service provider, SKY Fiber wants quality internet connection to be accessible to more Filipinos. With our new Super Speed Plans, we have enhanced the speeds of our best value plans bundled with the WiFi Mesh without compromising its affordability,” James Dumlao, SKY’s head of Consumer Products Group, said. SKY Fiber’s new plans offer Unlimited Broadband Plans with speeds of up to 50Mbps (P1,699/month), 100Mbps (P2,299/month), and 150Mbps (P2,799/month), compared to its previous offering of 40Mbps, 80Mbps, and 120Mbps. The Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plans also provide higher speeds of up to 80Mbps (P2,499/month) and 150Mbps […]

GCash and PayMongo let you shop and pay later with GCredit

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 15, 2021

Online shopping has become the new norm for more people – from buying essentials, ordering food, to indulging in good old online retail therapy. GCash, one of the country’s leading mobile wallets, and PayMongo, an online payment processing platform for merchants, have teamed up to let users shop safely and conveniently with just a few taps on their phones! With the GCash app feature called GCredit, you can now shop and pay later for your orders. This definitely eliminates the stress of checking out your online purchase just to find out that you don’t have enough funds, especially if it’s an essential item you need right away. Fully verified GCash users can benefit from this in-app feature powered by CIMB Bank as it provides up to PHP10,000 personal credit line and an interest rate as low as 1%. All you have to do is choose GCash as your payment option […]

Malayan Colleges Mindanao is blended learning-ready for school reopening

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 18, 2021

Malayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, is making preparations for the reopening of campus for limited face-to-face classes later this year or early next year. This follows the release of separate Joint Memorandum Circulars (JMC) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd) with the Department of Health (DOH), namely, CHED-DOH JMC 2021-001 and DepEd-DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, respectively. Based on CHED-DOH’s JMC 2021-001, Engineering, HRM, Tourism, and Marine Transportation programs have been approved for limited face-to-face classes. Meanwhile, based on DepEd- DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, pilot face-to-face classes will start on November 15, 2021. “MCM is in the process of adjusting its physical plant and facilities (campus, laboratories, library, etc.) [to follow] safety and health protocols [and] to comply with CHED, DepEd, and DOH’s Joint Memorandum Circulars.” shared Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado, Vice President for Academic Affairs at MCM. The iPeople Schools, […]

Live Safe Now with Defensil

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2021

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 […]