Garmin unveils Lily 2 Active – small, stylish smartwatches with built-in GPS

Fashionable smartwatches are packed with essential health, fitness and connectivity features to help you look and feel good 24/7

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) recently announced the Lily® 2 Active – its latest in the lineup of fashion-forward smartwatches that add built-in GPS and include popular health, wellness and connected features. As Garmin’s smallest smartwatch with GPS, Lily 2 Active features a timeless design with a metal watch case, two buttons and a hidden display with a unique patterned lens. And with up to 9 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 9 hours in GPS mode, users have plenty of time to stay active with features like on-screen workouts, Garmin Coach training plans for running, new sports apps and more.

Give the Gift of Convenience with Midea’s Vintage Breakfast Set

With the Christmas spirit just around the corner, a certain magic begins to fill the air. Whether at home or in the office, the act of surprising others and giving gifts has long been a timeless tradition that makes this celebration even more meaningful. But as we all know, the pressure of finding the perfect gift for someone can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming.

The good news? The endless search for the ideal gift is finally over, as Midea has released an early holiday surprise: the Midea Vintage Breakfast Set—a bundle of happiness and convenience wrapped in a holiday gift.

MMDA Launches Its 10-Year Zero Waste Program for a More Sustainable Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) concluded its inaugural Road to Zero Waste Summit 2024 on November 5 to 6 at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. The event was a significant milestone in the agency’s ongoing efforts to take the initial step toward a transformative 10-year zero waste program for Metro Manila, protecting the environment, the existing landfills, and the overall well-being of its stakeholders. 

One of the highlights of the summit was the Pledge of Commitment, where MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando S. Artes together with MMDA General Manager Procopio G. Lipana, Vice Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Commission Commissioner Crispian Lao, and LLDA Acting General Manager Atty. Senando A. Santiago signed the pledge, symbolizing their shared dedication to achieving a zero waste Metro Manila.

Chevron, AmCham Foundation, and Don Bosco launch training and employment program for mechanics

Caltex signed a new partnership program with Don Bosco One TVET and AMCHAM Philippines.

(From left to right: Edwin Feist, President of American Chamber Foundation Philippines, Inc., Fr. Jose Dindo S. Vitug, SBD, Executive Director of Don Bosco -One TVET Philippines Inc., Larry Tiglao, Indirect Channel Finished Lubricants Manager of Chevron Philippines Inc., and Raissa Bautista, Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor of Chevron Philippines Inc.)

BJ Mercantile Inc. celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence

BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM) celebrated its 50th year of doing business with a big celebration entitled The Making of a Gold that traced the company’s journey from 1974 as an importer of used engines to its transformation into a diversified conglomerate with interests in automotive, transport, logistics, property, petroleum and power generation. 

Enterprising young couple Jimmy and Belen Lim, who used their initials to name the company, saw an opportunity to start a small business of importing used vehicles and trucks amidst the backdrop of economic strife and political turmoil of the 1970’s . Their instincts proved to be right as not long after they were able to expand their business to the importation and sales of new and used construction and industrial machineries.

OMODA E5 Earns Euro NCAP and ANCAP Five-Star Safety Ratings

Global automotive brand OMODA scores new recognitions of its global automotive engineering DNA after earning back-to-back 5-Star Safety Certifications from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) for its electric compact crossover SUV, OMODA E5.

The Euro NCAP tested the safety performance of OMODA E5 and the integrity of its high-voltage battery. Compared to the model’s previous assessment, the Euro NCAP conducted additional frontal offset and oblique pole crash tests to comprehensively evaluate the model’s safety performance. The OMODA E5 scored 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection, and 88% for Safety Assist.

FedEx Launches “Pasko Padala" Campaign to Streamline Holiday Shipping for Filipinos

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is launching its Pasko Padala Campaign to help Filipino customers effectively manage their international shipping needs during the holiday season.

As part of the campaign, FedEx is offering Pamaskong Handog to BDO customers with a Kabayan Savings Account.  From now until December 31, 2024, Kabayan Savings Account holders will enjoy a 10 percent discount off shipping rates when using FedEx services at 2GO outlets by presenting their ATM card or Passbook.