LRMC celebrates National Tourism Month by rediscovering Metro Manila through visual arts

In celebration of National Tourism Month, private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), is teaming up with two organizations: Urban Sketchers Quezon City (USK QC) and Fujifilm XA-3 Community Philippines to help more Filipinos in rediscovering the beautiful and historic places in Manila that are easily accessible by taking the LRT-1.

To kick-off the month-long celebration, artist members and other participants will get to draw and sketch on location the excellent hubs for Philippine culture and history in Manila through the activity “LRT-1 ikotMNL Sketch Walk: Urban Sketchers QC goes to Manila”.

Happening on 10 September 2022, LRMC will get artists together to visit public parks and open spaces near LRT-1 stations, and to capture the essence of a place or tell a story through sketching. The event is open to all sketchers of all artistic levels – no drawing experience necessary. It will be an opportunity to learn more about urban sketching techniques through a talk to be given by representatives of USK QC. Interested individuals for the sketch walk should pre-register online by visiting bit.ly/lrt1ikotmnlsketchwalk2022.

Parents’ flu-proof guide to sending their kids back to face-to-face classes

The resumption of face-to-face classes coinciding with flu season heightens the need for parents to stay on track of their children’s health and wellbeing. Increased exposure means that there must also be increased vigilance in the observance of public health and safety protocols.

"Parents are naturally on guard now that their kids are getting more face time. We’re dealing with dangerous illnesses such as COVID-19, Dengue, and Monkeypox, which happen to have flu-like symptoms," says Dr. Gyneth Lourdes Bibera, country medical director of GSK Philippines. “It’s important to remember that despite their similarities, these are all separate illnesses, caused by different viruses and having different treatments. This is why it is important to strengthen our immunity through proper nutrition, regular exercise, and eliminating the chances of catching communicable diseases by updating your vaccinations. 

Capture meaningful moments this World Photography Day!

Here are 5 of the best gadgets to take your ‘picture-perfect’ shots which you get through Home Credit

As we live in a world that seems to be the golden era of photography — how can one define a ‘picture-perfect’ photograph? For professionals, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show their skills and passion for capturing powerful photos. while for content creators, it might be a snap of their aesthetically pleasing outfit to be posted on their socials.

However one defines a ‘picture-perfect’ snap, one thing’s for sure — photographs tell powerful stories. And behind every photo is an interesting story to share.

Pfzier Ranked As Leading Company In Asia For COVID-19 Response And Patient-Centric Approach By Asian Patient Groups

Pfizer is ranked 1st in Australia/New Zealand region and overall 2nd in Asia in its corporate reputation from a patient perspective

Asian patient groups have placed the pharma industry 1st for corporate reputation in Asia amongst other healthcare sectors

Pfizer had been ranked first in its Covid-19 response, patient centricity, patient safety and bringing innovative, high-quality products amongst pharma companies in Asia in the ‘Corporate Reputation of Pharma’ survey by patient groups across the APAC region. Overall, the company is ranked second for its corporate reputation across Asian countries.

Pfizer moved up in the survey rankings from 4th place to occupy the top ranking in terms of patient groups ‘Working’ with Pfizer, representing a significant increase in rankings in 2021 vs. 2020, in ten Asian countries.

FedEx Express Expands International Day-definite Delivery Services to Four More Markets in AMEA

Continuous expansion of the FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP) sets to fuel cross-border e-commerce growth within Southeast Asia 

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has expanded FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), an international, day-definite, e-commerce shipping service that combines competitive speed with attractive prices to four more markets across the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region, including Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

The broader coverage of FICP is FedEx latest effort to support the robust development of e-commerce in the AMEA region. Led by three of the fastest-growing markets – the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, e-commerce sales in Southeast Asia will reach $100 billion by 2023. The e-commerce market in New Zealand is also forecast to grow 6% each year up to 2025. 

Bayad Notched Bronze in the 2022 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines and a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), emerged among renowned marketing brands during the 2022 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, a premier award-giving program designed to reward and celebrate the positive contributions of organizations and professionals across 29 nations of the Asia Pacific region.

Judged by an independent panel of industry leaders and marketing experts, Bayad bags the Bronze Stevie in the Innovation in Rebranding category, where it articulates its brand transformation in its essay entry titled Meralco's Bayad Center to Bayad: How a traditional bills payment brand authority in the Philippines adapted to the digital age.

PHINMA Celebrates 16th Year of Volunteerism and Contribution to the Annual Brigada Eskwela

PHINMA Inc Director and Foundation President Mr. Roberto Laviña extended help and volunteered during the Brigada Eskwela activity in San Isidro National High School in Makati City.

PHINMA Corporation, a proudly-Filipino conglomerate with businesses in education, construction materials, property development and hospitality, celebrated its 16th year of commitment and contribution to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) annual Brigada Eskwela.

Back-to-school is on! Be ready and prepared with MR.DIY’s affordable school essentials and supplies

It’s back-to-school season again with millions of students coming back to face-to-face classes after two years since the pandemic pushed them towards online learning. 

With this much-awaited return, a new set of back-to-school items are very much needed to help students prepare and get ready as they finally see their teachers and classmates in person and once again experience the joys of physical learning and socialization. 

No matter the modes of learning, whether face-to-face or virtual, there’s no denying that students are thrilled to shop for their school supplies that go along with their books, uniform, and other essentials. 

MR.DIY back-to-school essentials

Sharing the joy and excitement is MR.DIY, a one-stop shop for home improvement that makes shopping fun, easy, and convenient with their back-to-school essentials ready for grabs in all their stores nationwide! 

Frost & Sullivan accords MR D.I.Y. “Company of the Year” award for the 2nd year in a row

Not once, not twice, but thrice! MR D.I.Y. has done it again. The largest home improvement retailer has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Company of the Year in the Malaysia Home Improvement Retail Industry. In 2020, MR D.I.Y. was accorded the Market Leadership Award, and in 2021, for the very first time, the Company of the Year Award. 

A research & consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan takes a meticulous and stringent approach when selecting the nominees in each award category, making a detailed evaluation across two key dimensions – visionary innovation & performance, and customer impact. The firm’s Company of the Year Award is its top honor that recognizes visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care through its Best Practices Award analysis. 

This Rainy Season, The Key is Your Immunity

Santé shares six immunity-boosting tips during monsoon

The rainy season is once again upon us. And yes, it is that time of the year again when umbrellas and raincoats are necessities whenever we go out to avoid getting wet. However, this also means that common coughs, colds, and flu are even more prevalent.

For instance, the rhinovirus, commonly known as the cold virus, thrives in a low-temperature environment, according to a study spearheaded by Yale. The same research also revealed that a person’s immune response is minimized when the body’s temperature is lower than normal.