Mayora Frances Cabatuando’s Home Buddies Celebrates Year Three With A Bazaar

Frances’ photo is available here; Home Buddies Bazaar promo materials are available here

If you’ve picked up interest in home decor during the pandemic or have embraced the Team Puti and Team Kahoy home aesthetic, then you’ve probably heard of Home Buddies. Founded only in 2020 by Frances Lim Cabatuando, the community remains the biggest in the Philippines and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region (except India) with a staggering 3.2 million members.

Frances, or “Mayora” to the members, first established the community to provide a source of inspiration for fellow Filipinos adjusting to staying home all day. Soon, Home Buddies became the haven for home enthusiasts on the lookout for the next budol or purchase, the latest home hack, the answer to their home-related problem, and so much more. The most engaged community continues to thrive—its latest trending post has over 50 thousand likes—as it hits its three-year milestone.

When Health Goes the Extra Mile, Education Can Thrive

As part of their mission to help people live better lives, Santé conducts a classroom rebuilding project in Silad, Palawan

Education is a child's strongest foundation. It builds their character, knowledge, and their overall holistic development. However, education continues to be a privilege for some.  

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), only half of the children ranging from 3 to 4 years old are enrolled in daycare and only 78 percent complete primary education. Besides not having enough financial resources to support a child's education, one reason that causes this is that some children who live in far-flung areas have poor facilities and infrastructure to sustain one. 

URC opens TikTok shop, bringing consumers closer to delightful products

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has expanded their e-commerce availability with the opening of its TikTok Shop @urcphilippines. Products of the food and beverage manufacturer are also widely available in other leading online shopping platforms.

“URC is guided by our purpose of delighting everyone with good food choices. Venturing into e-commerce and growing our online presence help ensure that our well-loved URC products are easily accessible, and always available to consumers any time of the day,” said URC Chief Marketing Officer, Mian D. David.

Bayad partners with Go VIP Center to empower Filipinos with more payment options

REDEFINING ONE-STOP-SHOP PAYMENT SOLUTION: Executives of Bayad and Go VIP Center meet for the signing of the partnership to provide customers with more bills payment options. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) Go VIP Center Chief Finance Officer Paul Wilson A. Gardon, Go VIP Center President and CEO Julie M. Estares, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with Go VIP Center, a leading business solutions and financial services provider, to enable customers with more convenient ways to pay their bills.

5 Eco-friendly kitchen products you should invest in

Get started on sustainable living with easy lifestyle changes you can make in the kitchen

It’s often said that nature made a healthier comeback during the pandemic, but it only really showed how much work we still need to do to enjoy a healthier environment in the decades to come. While the idea of reducing our impact on the planet seems daunting, an ideal place to start eco-friendly practices in your own home is in your kitchen, which is regarded as a heavy-use area.

Living a friendlier life towards the environment can start with small things like reducing your waste and changing out a few single-use disposable products you use to more sustainable and eco-friendly ones. To get started, here are a few kitchen essentials that could double as sustainable options:

Reusable kitchen towels

Paper towels in the kitchen can be convenient, but they can easily build up into a big pile of trash. Reusable kitchen towels are just as effective in cleaning up spills and kitchen mishaps without creating nearly as much waste as disposable towels. Reusable paper towels can be made of bamboo and cotton, cellulose sponge, or microfiber, which often require fewer raw materials. 

Escape the Heat with All-Day Floral Freshness from Downy Fresh Bouquet

As the sun rises, our landscape comes alive, abuzz with restless energy of people embarking on their daily routines. With the sun shining up above, so begins a survival against the unmerciful heat.

The Inescapable Heat 

The morning commute becomes a test of resilience as we desperately search for shade. At noon, we yearn for air-conditioned relief. Armed with portable fans, we rush through afternoon errands. And come evening, we embrace the balmy night breeze despite the lingering humidity.

Alas, from conquering work to juggling family commitments, there's really no escaping the sweltering heat that follows us everywhere we go, leaving us feeling irritated and exhausted. But what makes it all the more unbearable is the less-than-pleasant odor it always leaves behind. (Sigh.)

TGR GT Cup PH 2023 concludes local rounds, top Sporting Class qualifiers head to Nationals

National Finals to be held live at the TGR Festival at Quirino Grandstand

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has completed the local rounds of the 2023 season of its TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup) with the broadcast of the third and final local round last August 4.

The successful qualifiers for the National Finals will then face each other in a live e-racing battle to happen at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on August 24 during the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival (TGR Festival).