Ring in the New Year with Great Deals and Promos at MR.DIY!

New year, new stores and deals, but ALWAYS LOW PRICES! 

True to its promise to make quality yet affordable items accessible to every Filipino, MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement and more, will be welcoming the new year with a bang! Beginning January 13 until January 15, 2023, awesome freebies and deals are up for grabs at select MR.DIY stores for their Grand Opening Event.

Start the new year by stocking up on essential items or giving your home a mini makeover. You’ll be surprised that you can find everything you need at MR.DIY!

With just a minimum spend of PHP 450 in a single receipt, shoppers can take home their own rainbow umbrella, while the first 100 lucky shoppers who spend a minimum of PHP 1000 stand the chance to take home a free rainbow umbrella and a mystery prize in MR. DIY’s Lucky Shoppers’ promo that will run from January 14 to January 15! (DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-157782 Series of 2022).

Filipinos busted out that best singer in them at Nutriasia's green bus stop in bustling BGC during the Christmas season

It was the most wonderful time of the year! And wherever people went, they saw it, felt it, smelled it, tasted it, and of course, heard it. Nothing said, “It’s Christmas time in the city!” quite like the angelic voices, joyful music, and heartwarming tunes that beautifully bombarded our ears, charmed us to sing, and compelled us to remember the child in the manager as he sleeps. Yes folks, “Ang Pasko ay sumapit, tayo ay magsiawit!”

Strategically nestled at the bus stop at 30th Street corner 9thAvenue at BGC, the NutriAsia EcoStation, outrageously adorned and decorated with sparkling lights, charming lanterns, and colorful artworks last December, showcased the first-ever holiday robotics attraction on a bus stop and the first caroling feature in BGC, all powered by solar energy. It was open from 2 pm to 9 pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the 24th of December, and everyone was invited to sing their hearts out to the tune of timeless Christmas carols via everyone’s favorite, the karaoke, at the holiday season themed EcoStation.

Bayad and Peppermint Innovation relaunches partnership, driving innovative bills payment solutions

In photo (L-R): Rosette Carrillo – Peppermint Innovation Philippines General Manager, Dennis S. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Bob Conrad B. Aquino – Bayad Commercial Group Head and AVP, and Christopher Kain – Peppermint Innovation Limited Managing Director and CEO

Bayad, the pioneer and most trusted brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines beefs up its partnership with Peppermint Innovation, an Australian company with a fintech enterprise arm in the Philippines that provides innovative, convenient, and easy-to-use payment technology platforms.

CSMC pushes for more awareness on lung health and improving lifestyle as part of preventive care

Lung cancer is the second-most prevalent cancer in the Philippines, bringing about nearly 17,000 fatalities among Filipinos in 2020. This is likely due to the very large smoking population - 28% or 17.3 million Filipinos over 15 years old are smokers.

According to the Philippine Cancer Society, lung cancer does not stay contained to the lungs. “Lung cancer could also spread through the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, and can metastasize in vital organs,” said Cardinal Santos Medical Center’s (CSMC) Section Head of Pulmonary Medicine and Lung Cancer expert, Dr. Percival P. Pangilinan.

Unfortunately, some signs and symptoms of lung cancer do not show at an early stage, making it hard to detect until the cancer is advanced. The main symptoms of lung cancer can include a long-term cough that worsens over time, persistent breathlessness, tiredness or fatigue, and coughing up blood.

Meralco partners with ARTA to support government streamlining efforts

PARTNERS IN NATION-BUILDING. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General and Secretary Ernesto V. Perez (left), Manila Electric Company (Meralco) AVP and Head of Biz Joy P. Mendoza (center), and Meralco SVP and Chief Legal Counsel Atty. William S. Pamintuan sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the “PaspasPilipinasPaspas” project which aims to boost the efforts for the adoption of the Integrated Business Permits and Licensing System (iBPLS) by local government units.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to help local government units (LGUs) automate their business permit and licensing systems in line with the government’s thrust to promote ease in doing business.

CSMC advocates for better kidney health during the holidays

Christmas is not just a holiday for Filipinos - it is a time of celebration and revelry, of coming home and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. That is usually done in a variety of ways, like throwing parties, singing karaoke, and of course, eating and drinking. A Filipino Christmas is not complete without a feast!

While Christmas is indeed the season to be jolly, it is important to keep oneself in check, especially when it comes to what we eat and how much. Delicious and savory meals might also be high in sodium or sugar content, which may actually increase the risk of developing kidney stones.

“Sometimes, even our favorite food can cause harm to our bodily functions if we eat too much of it,” said Cardinal Santos Medical Center’s (CSMC) Chief of the Section of Urology, Dr. Jason L. Letran. “An uptick in dietary sodium content increases the amount of calcium excretion in the urine, while an excess of sugar can cause increased urine calcium and decreased urine volume, a perfect scenario for urinary stone formation.”

Destination NLEX Drive & Dine

MPT Mobility, the innovations arm of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation has transformed NLEX Drive&Dine into the most relaxing and must-visit Toll Service Facility (TSF) along North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).

You’ll find everything you need at NLEX Drive&Dine with its wide selection of premium retail stores, restaurants, convenient store and even a fuel station. Those who seek a unique retail therapy session will be thrilled with the Philippines’ biggest Nike Factory Store, Levi’s, Giordano, Casio, A+ Premium Tech Depot, and more!