Wednesday, November 10, 2021

XTREME Appliances, in partnership with vivo and Shopee, kicks off XTREME Home Makeover

The pandemic has normalized the work-from-home setup among Filipinos — people had to adapt to the new normal world wherein virtual meetings and remote work is the new way of working and productivity. In fact, in the past months, a huge number of Filipino employees have permanently transformed a part of their home into a working space. 

In creating one’s workstation at home, it is very important to invest in quality home appliances that can make remote work setup more comfortable and bearable. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, offers a wide range of products that are perfect for the work-from-home landscape. 

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Sore throat, now the #2 major symptom of COVID-19

Sore throat is one of the major symptoms experienced by people with Covid-19. Strepsils lozenges provide symptomatic relief of sore throat: they provide 2-in-1 defense by killing viruses and germs in as fast as 60 seconds, and provide deep down relief unlike gargles.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 that has sickened more than two million Filipinos, many fear that their dry coughs and sore throats may be a symptom of the dreaded disease. And it is a cause for concern as these two are some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Get ready For The Ortigas Malls 11.11 Sale

Spend the week at Ortigas Malls for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale from November 8 to 14, 2021! Enjoy Christmas deals from participating establishments in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, and Estancia.

Exclusive freebies and discounts await Ortigas Community Card members! Download the Ortigas Malls app to register.

Take the opportunity to surprise your loved ones with gifts delivered through ShopBox, a smart locker service available at Greenhills and Estancia.

You can also shop from multiple stores and have your gifts delivered directly to your loved ones through My Home Dashers – your personal shopper and delivery service! Just call the following numbers to order - Greenhills: 0917-815-6640, Tiendesitas: 0917-857-0379, Estancia: 0917-851-9262.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Welcome the Holiday Season with the Gift of LifeWear for All

Philippines-Global apparel retailer UNIQLO is welcoming the Holiday season with a series of fun and exciting activities from November to December. Customers can look forward to giving the gift of LifeWear to loved ones with UNIQLO’s special offers and promotions. 

“Christmas in the Philippines is one of the most joyous times of the year, marked by reunions, shopping for gifts, and decorating homes. We are hoping to make this season more cheerful with the gift of LifeWear through our special offers and partnerships”, says Masayoshi Nakamura, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines. 

Fulfill your Christmas wishlist with XTREME Appliances’ biggest discounts this 2021 on Lazada 11.11 Sale

Home appliances have always been a practical choice of Christmas gifts. In this time of pandemic and work-from-home setup where people spent their time in the comfort of their homes, receiving reliable and useful appliances will surely never fail. Whether you’re shopping for your mom and dad to help them in their household chores, or for your loved ones just to make their life more comfortable, XTREME Appliances, your leading one-stop shop appliances, got you covered. 

This Lazada 11.11 Sale — the e-commerce biggest sale event every year — will let you shop your appliances wishlist at a resistible price. Customers can get up to 53% off on select XTREME Appliances, thus making it the perfect time to shop for you and your loved one’s Christmas wishlist. 

Friday, November 5, 2021

Vibal Foundation to Launch Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines

Vibal Foundation, Inc. (VFI) will be launching Narciso C. Tan's Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines at VFI’s monthly virtual tertulia this October. Encyclopedic and analytical in its approach, this scholarly book dissects the ritualized forms of violence such as human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, and head taking in the prehistoric Philippines. 

Púgot: Head Taking, Ritual Cannibalism, and Human Sacrifice in the Philippines

Púgot weaves together historical data and archaeological studies with traditional myths, legends, and songs to create a seamless narrative of some of the most misunderstood aspects of Philippine culture and to shed light on deeply rooted cultures of violence.

Preceding the emergence of Islam and Christianity, deeply held religious beliefs led various Philippine communities to sanction ritualized forms of violence: human sacrifice, cannibalism, and head taking. Today, many Filipinos see these practices as “primitive,” “barbaric,” or pertaining only to so-called “tribes” and therefore not related to the national dynamic. Púgot forces Filipino readers to contemplate and confront the not-so-ancient past, when their ancestors sported loincloths, battle gear, and talismans, and participated in violent community-wide celebrations and rituals. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

New facilities in Bulacan strengthens Holcim lead in producing cement with alternative fuels

Executives of Holcim Philippines’ led by President and CEO Horia Adrian (middle) inaugurated on September 30 new facilities that will drive up usage of alternative fuels at its Bulacan plant to improve business and sustainability performance.

Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. and waste management unit Geocycle inaugurated on September 30 new storage and processing facilities at its Bulacan plant that further strengthens its position as the industry frontrunner in using alternative fuels and raw materials in cement production.

The company completed a new 5,400-square meter-warehouse to house its shredding equipment that converts qualified post-consumer and municipal solid wastes to alternative fuels. The warehouse also keeps the processed materials dry and suitable for feeding at its cement kiln.