What it’s like working on the road as told by Ninja Van Philippines delivery riders

They share the realities of the job and what motivates them to keep moving forward.

In the past two years, delivery riders have become a constant fixture in the daily lives of most Filipinos as e-commerce and online shopping gained popularity in the country. Everyday, they brave the roads to ensure that parcels are delivered on time and in best condition to its recipients, not minding the distance or the heat of the sun on their backs.

Tech-enabled logistics company Ninja Van Philippines recognizes and celebrates the invaluable role of its delivery riders in providing its Todo Hustle, No Hassle services to shippers and shoppers nationwide. Drivers and riders are among the many unsung heroes in the logistics sector and each of them embody the hard work, patience, and determination that goes into every story behind our parcels.

Bayad Recognized as Top Collecting Partner During the Pag-IBIG Fund StAR Awards

Bayad breaks records for obtaining the highest bills payment transaction volume for Pag-IBIG Fund home loans. With almost a million increase in transactions, covering both digital and over-the-counter payments from 2020 to 2021, Bayad was then recognized as a Top Collecting Partner for both eSRS (electronic submission of remittance schedule) and self-employed members categories during the annual Pag-IBIG Fund Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report (StAR) Awards last April 8, 2022.

Now more than ever, Bayad is ceaseless in scaling up its payment centers and digital touchpoints that will enable Pag-IBIG Fund members to pay wherever they may be.

LRMC adds more LRT-1 merchants accepting beep™ payments, load

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation continues to enhance its services for a convenient commuting experience as it formally rolls out its Tap2Pay campaign with more LRT-1 merchants as new channels for beep™ loading and payments services.

Forming part of LRMC’s digitization efforts, this initiative allows for more uses of beep™ for passengers as they can now use it to buy goods at more merchant kiosks at different LRT-1 stations such as Baclaran, EDSA, Gil Puyat, Carriedo, D. Jose, and Balintawak. Passengers may also top up their beep™ cards with any load denomination without convenience fee versus other beep™ loading partners.

Unleash Your Creativity With These Must-Have Craft Items From MR.DIY

It’s time to get creative as MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, invites people all of ages to get crafty!

With most people stuck at home, doing arts and crafts can be a healthy activity that stimulates our imagination and allow us to be resourceful by using a variety of items to assemble our latest masterwork. It can be a great bonding activity for the entire family too, and MR.DIY has all the things you need (and more) to hone your creative skills!

The return of Puregold’s Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention – a massive success!

With close to 30,000 attendees, the three-day Puregold Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention 2022 was a huge success after being on a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

“We know our customers have missed the convention. We always listen to them. So we’re happy to be back with this annual gathering to provide panalo deals and discounts,” said Puregold President Ferdinand Vincent P. Co.

Aside from the attendees who went to the World Trade Center in Pasay City to take advantage of special offers, the convention, which had the theme  “Tuloy Natin Ang Pagsasama, Tuloy Natin Ang Pag-Asenso,” was supported by 108 of Puregold’s trade partners.

Spectrum Energizes Alphatech's First Solar-Powered Facility

From L-R: Spectrum Chief Operations Officer Patrick Henry T. Panlilio, Alphatech Senior Vice President Allan Keith G. Castro, Spectrum President and CEO Engr. Ferdinand O. Geluz, and Plastimer Group of Companies Executive Vice President Teo Kee Bin led the inauguration of Spectrum’s 856.80 kWp solar rooftop project in Alphatech’s manufacturing plant in Guiguinto, Bulacan. (Note: Public health standards were strictly followed during the event and face masks were only removed for the photo opportunity.)

Spectrum, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has energized Alphatech Development Corporation’s first solar-powered facility, supporting the latter’s push for sustainable business operations.

Officials from the two companies on May 25 led the inauguration of the 856.80 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar rooftop project at Alphatech’s manufacturing plant in Guiguinto, Bulacan.

Holcim Philippines, Build Change seal partnership for disaster-resilient construction

From right are Build Change Philippines Program Officer Marvin Daryl Riego, Country Director Arnel Capili, Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Zoe Sibala and Vice President for Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility Cara Ramirez during the signing activity of the partnership for disaster-resilient construction on May 11.

As part of its commitment to help advance progress in the country, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. is proud to partner with Build Change Philippines, an organization focused on building disaster-resilient homes in developing nations, to strengthen local structures against natural calamities.

Flu season is coming: Are you and your loved ones prepared?

Medical expert shares ways to stay healthy and protected from the virus

Just like that, summer is over, which could only mean one thing: flu season is just around the corner.

As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continue to loosen up, people are taking the opportunity to go out more often. Many have gone back to work. There are even schools in some areas that have returned to face-to-face classes. 

While we are currently feeling the heat of summer, the rainy season will soon take over. It has been observed that during this wet period the highest cases of flu are being recorded.  

Expansion Powered by Meralco helps Farmrichfoods Elevate the Poultry Industry in Bulacan

In 2014, Sonny Sebastian, Chief Executive Officer of Farmrichfoods Meat Processing and Poultry Dressing Plant Corporation, decided to expand the family business to include poultry rendering. This is a process that turns chicken by-products into useful and consumable end-products such as animal feeds. The expansion will not only make Farmrichfoods more profitable, but it will also result in sustainable and zero-waste operations and provide more jobs for the people of Pandi, Bulacan, where the facility is based.

Farmrichfoods’ collaboration with Meralco Biz Partners powered their expansion through the Peak / Off-Peak (POP) solution, which generated monthly savings of P35,000.

Home Credit makes its customer service available 24/7

True to its commitment to providing Filipino consumers excellent customer service experience, the country’s leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines has officially made its customer service available 24/7.

HCPH is the first non-bank financial institution in the Philippines to make its customer support available round-the-clock, allowing its existing and potential customers receive 24/7 support for their concerns and other service inquiries. This is the latest among many developments that HCPH has implemented to ensure customers’ easy access to its various digital touchpoints.

Puregold holds biggest gathering for sari-sari stores in its Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention 2022

Puregold continues to champion small business owners as it celebrates Pambansang Sari-Sari Store Week on May 16-21. 

The celebration highlights the return of its annual Negosyo Convention on May 19-21 at World Trade Center, Pasay City with the theme “Tuloy Natin Ang Pagsasama, Tuloy Natin Ang Pag-Asenso.”

“The theme for this year’s staging of the convention, signifies the continuity and long-standing mission of Puregold to help sari-sari stores and small business owners grow their businesses,” said Puregold president Vincent Co.

Bayad partners with UBX to beef up real-time bills payment solutions

In photo (L-R): Mr. Dennis G. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial Marketing Officer, Mr. John Januszczak, – UBX President and CEO, Mr. Jaime Garchitorena - UBX Managing Director of Commerce and Payments, and Mr. Lawrence Y. Ferrer -  Bayad President and CEO

Bayad, the country’s authority in bills payment and Meralco’s full service fintech subsidiary has forged partnership with UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines.

Under the agreement, i2i, the banking-as-a-service venture of UBX, will leverage the network of billers of Bayad, allowing i2i banking agents to process payments for Meralco and Home Credit among others.

Apart from this, Bayad and UBX continuously recalibrate its interoperability as they are keen to scale up their ecosystem of billers from basic utilities such as electricity and water, cable & internet, to government contributions and loan payments, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others.

5 Tips for Cleaning and Caring for Delicate Garments

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Delicate garments are beautiful to wear but aren’t always the easiest to maintain. They aren’t made with thicker fabrics that allow them to be tossed in a washer or folded to be stored in the closet. Fine knits, lace, chiffon, and velvet need special care when cleaning and storing. Here are five easy tips for taking care of such fabrics:

1. Wash delicate garments the right way. Start sorting the delicates by type because washing delicates of different fabrics may snag in the wash and lose their shape. Zippers and other enclosures that aren’t securely fastened can also damage clothes, especially fine ones like silk. Users can choose to wash their delicates in a mesh bag and under the “Delicate” or “Gentle” wash setting with the lowest spin cycle and turn them inside out to protect their color. 

Samsung’s AirDresser is the newest innovation in clothing care. Its Wrinkle Care technology uses a combination of steam and air to relax and smooth out creases in clothes, so they’re ready to wear. It removes 100% of wrinkles from woolen clothes and 80% of creases from rayon material. HeatPump Drying gently dries clothes to reduce damage and shrinkage. 

MR.DIY’s Gardening Essentials for Every Plantito and Plantita

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, welcomes all plant enthusiasts—our Plantitos and Plantitas—who are looking to continue their gardening journey.

With recent reinforcements on how we can make our environment a healthier place to live in, it is important to emphasize that taking care of our plants is an important step to achieve this and everyone can easily start it in their own spaces and backyards. Gardening does not only reap great benefits for the environment, but it can also be a fun and therapeutic activity for you and the entire family.

If you’re looking for items to help you start your “Gardening 101” journey, MR.DIY is thrilled to share its gardening essentials that are easy to use and promise great value for money.

XTREME Appliances’ New Arrivals that Moms will Surely Love

Mother’s day is around the corner! If you are looking for the best Mother’s day gift, you can never go wrong with a home appliance that she can use every day. So if you haven’t figured out what to give your mom on this special day, XTREME Appliances is here to help you!  

Upgrade your gifts to a good investment and premium quality appliances. Think about what she needed the most, whether she is looking for a kitchen gadget, loves to watch and relax, or is an active mom. 

We have rounded up some of the home appliances that all the moms will surely feel appreciated. It doesn’t matter whether she’s a cool mom, modern mom, or traditional mom. This guide has something for all the moms that suits their style and interest. 

LRMC starts trial runs of LRT-1 4th Generation trains

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced the start of dynamic test runs for the brand-new 4th Generation (Gen-4) train sets along its existing line.

The Gen-4 trains will be seen running along the LRT line 1 beginning Wednesday night 04 May 2022 and thereafter, during off-peak hours and weekends to demonstrate reliability and performance including their compliance with the technical and operational requirements.

“We would like to inform our passengers that they will now start seeing brand-new Gen-4 trains along the LRT line 1, but they still cannot ride these Gen-4 trains yet. We are conducting these trial runs to simulate regular commercial operations and to make sure that these trains are safe for the passengers once we put them to commercial service soon,” LRMC Chief Operating Officer Enrico S. Benipayo shared.

Surprise your Mom with something precious this Mother’s Day with Cebuana Lhuillier’s nationwide jewelry sale

Celebrate her day with an item as precious as she is!

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the most special way by treating your moms to choice pieces offered by Cebuana Lhuillier’s Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale. With a wide variety of jewelry pieces at affordable, discounted prices, the week-long affair will run from May 6 to 14 across over 3,000 Cebuana Lhuillier branches, Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium and, Just Jewel branches, nationwide.

Get 10% off on all items and up to 50% discount on selected items when you buy in any Cebuana Lhuillier branches or get up to 15% off on selected jewelry items when you buy in any Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium and Just Jewels branches, nationwide!

Takeda Philippines recognized as Top Employer for the sixth consecutive year

Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. was re-certified as a Top Employer in the country for the sixth consecutive year by Top Employers Institute. This serves as an acknowledgement of Takeda’s excellence in people practices.

“I believe that one of the reasons why we continue to be recognized as a top employer is because we provide our employees a work setting where the job serves a deeper meaning and purpose,” shared Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager, Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. “We are driven by the possibility that what we do on a daily basis can make a difference not only in the lives of our stakeholders, but all the more in the lives of many Filipino patients.”