Manila Wrestling Federation Continues to Ring its Bells in MWF 6: Noche Buena

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Manila Wrestling Federation - the hottest and fastest-rising live entertainment spectacle in Metro Manila - continues its unique blend of athleticism and "AksyoNovela" storytelling into its special holiday presentation, "MWF 6: Noche Buena", to be held at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City on December 1, Saturday. Gates open at 5:00 pm.

Offering more of its ever so highly entertaining and action-packed brand in the jolliest month and closing their first official year with exciting matches and fun-filled stories, MWF shares the gift of awesome wrestling that will have you wanting to be Nice instead of Naughty in Santa’s list.

The Federation’s resident hypebeast Khayl Sison, who is quickly becoming one of Philippine entertainment’s most naughtiest hated villain, has issued an open challenge to anyone who wants to try taking him down. Who will step up to the plate? 

The ever-cool MWF resident action hero Gigz Stryker and his trusty sidekick RG, cap off their wild and eccentric cinematic adventure against the charismatic cult leaders of “Ang Bahay ng Liwanag” in “Sagot Kita 6: D’ Final Showdown”, the finale of the film series featuring the MWF performers as well as film and TV star JC Santos.

One of the night's historic main events involves MWF’s Mr. Lucha continuing his war against “Mr Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon. Will he finally be tamed and get his punishment? Or will he emerge victorious in this bitter, hate-filled rivalry?.

Even when in the crosshairs of “Danger” Rex Lawin, the perfect gift awaits either the high-flying, risk-taking Robin Sane or the streetwise bully from Batasan, Fabio Makisig, who will face off in a match to become the first-ever MWF Champion, along with a cash prize of Php20,000.

Watch the most entertaining live event in the metro and experience thrills like no other, because MWF is truly #MakingWrestlingFun!

Visit MWF’s official news site, www.mwfinsiderblog.com, for more awesome content and ticket reservations. You may also download the Ticket2Me app, MWF’s partner in online ticketing, or visit www.ticket2me.net, where “KapaFEDS” can buy tickets online and pay easily through different outlets such as local banks, Paypal or 7- 11 stores nationwide.

Investors Keen on Drilling for Oil and Gas - DOE

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Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi yesterday said that the “keen interest which many investors expressed in exploring oil and gas in the Philippines” augurs well for the country’s development and energy security.

Sec. Cusi made the comment after the launch of the Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP) last 22 November 2018 at the Shangri-la at the Fort Hotel in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

“We are pleased with the recent turnout of investors who graced the event and expressed their interest with the PCECP,” Sec. Cusi said.

The PCECP is a program that offers 14 pre-determined areas, and the option for investors to propose their own exploration area, making oil and gas exploration a dynamic investment prospect for players in the energy sector. 

“There is so much untapped potential for energy exploration in the Philippines that is ripe for the picking as our energy needs grow every year. With the savings that we can generate from the utilization of our own energy resources, our economy and our people can reap huge benefits,” Sec. Cusi added.

Presently, there are only 23 active Petroleum Service Contracts (PSC) in the country, with the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project as the most successful PSC stemming from the previous Philippine Energy Contracting Round. 

Under the PCECP, the DOE revised the investment mechanism. It provides a more investor-friendly environment which is consistent with the directions set by President Rodrigo Duterte. 

The application process under the PCECP has also been streamlined to provide potential investors with a quicker turnaround time for administrative and documentary requirements to prevent unnecessary delays. 

“With the success of our ASEAN neighbors in their energy exploration activities, we deem it our priority for local exploration to flourish as we are driven to make sure that the demand for energy is met. We see that the program will offer positive contributions to our economy as a direct result of exploration-related investment.”

Prior to the launch of the PCECP, the DoE conducted several roadshows throughout the country and in Singapore to attract local and foreign investors. 

In October, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the first service contract for petroleum exploration under his administration. Service Contract No. 76, covering Area 4 of Eastern Palawan, was awarded to Israeli firm Ratio Petroleum Ltd. signaling the push to revive the country’s upstream petroleum industry.

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SM, McDonald's Celebrate Family Bonding Moments Via #NationalThankYouWeek

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SM Supermalls and McDonald's level up the Thanksgiving tradition among Filipino families with the online and on-ground celebration of "National Thank You Week" last November 19 to 25.

“On the second year of our partnership with McDonald's, we continue to underscore the uniqueness of the emotional bond of Filipinos, especially when our customers make memories and redefine thanksgiving celebrations in our malls,” shares Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.




On digital, SM and McDonald's encouraged families to share their ‘thank you moments’ for a chance to win P5,000 SM shopping money by simply taking a photo using the #NationalThankYouWeek Photo App that can be accessed via smsupermalls.com until November 25. McDonald’s also gave its customers a special treat, as a simple way of saying ‘thank you’, as all McDonald’s stores located in 47 SM malls nationwide gave a free Vanilla Sundae Cone for every purchase of a Happy Meal from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Thanksgiving Day itself (November 22) until November 25, Sunday.





A grand culminating activity was also mounted for families on the last day of the week-long celebration on November 25 at SM Mall of Asia, Central Atrium. For only Php180, kids and kids-at-heart experienced SM Supermalls and McDonald's Thank You Town where everyone enjoyed an array of fun activities and fun technology games.

At the Thank You Town, SM shoppers were able to sign-up for McDonald’s Stripes Run, avail of the new McCelebrations Birthday Party themes, and experience fun games and activities.

SM Supermalls is the sole Philippine finalist in this year’s World Retail Awards, held last April 19 in Madrid, Spain. SM's "National Thank You Day," an integrated live brand experience campaign in partnership with McDonald's Philippines, made it as a finalist in the ‘Best Customer Experience Initiative – Mall Owners’ category.

For more information, check out www.smsupermalls.com, and its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @smsupermalls.

PLDT and Smart Unveil Flagship Store in Makati CBD

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Left to Right: PLDT-Smart Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Eric R. Alberto, PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan, and PLDT-Smart SVP and Head for Consumer Business – Customer Development Alex O. Caeg

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have unveiled their converged store in the Makati Central Business District.

The PLDT-Smart Store is a one-stop digital hub and store that showcases the synergy among PLDT, Smart, and Cignal products. The store will also be a venue where PLDT and Smart can exhibit innovations and services of the future, such as 5G applications, Internet of Things, among others.

“This one-stop digital hub is a manifestation of our business transformation and aspiration to be the country’s leading and most trusted enabler of technology for all our customers. We want to deliver services and solutions that provide simply amazing experiences, which actually should improve lives -- to make lives safer, more productive, and more enjoyable,” said Eric R. Alberto, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at PLDT and Smart.

Synergy and convergence

Located at the ground floor of the Smart Tower along Ayala Avenue, the PLDT-Smart Store offers a modern hub for the digital-savvy Filipinos who live and work in Makati City. Experience Officers are on-hand and ready to address customers’ concerns and needs.

“Our flagship stores have actually morphed into something more experiential for the customers. It is PLDT’s 90th anniversary and we’re pushing the envelope to becoming this country’s leading purveyor of digital experiences for customers. I think this store, the look and feel of this store and the attitude with which we serve our customers reflect that,” added Alberto.


Level up customer experience

The store also has digital self-service counters which allow subscribers to view and print their bills, check account details, request for repairs and other services.

Customers can also check data usage for their online needs via the broadband visualizers. These can be helpful for subscribers who are still deciding which broadband plan to get for their home or business. The store also features interactive booths that allow guests to browse the internet, play games, watch videos or listen to music inside the store.

“As the PLDT Group enters a new age of convergence, the PLDT-Smart Store will showcase the industry-leading seamless services that PLDT, Smart, and Cignal have to offer the Filipino customer whether they are home or away from home,” said Alex Caeg, SVP and Head for Consumer Business – Customer Development at PLDT and Smart.

The PLDT-Smart Store at Smart Tower is also offering exclusive deals for postpaid plans. Customers can also sign up for MVP Rewards and get instant credit, which they can use to buy items from partner stores. Subscribers can see other details when they visit www.smart.com.ph.

“Whether they reside in the exclusive villages or condominiums, or work in the buildings nearby, we want to give them the best customer experience right here in Makati CBD,” added Caeg.

From left to right: PLDT-Smart Chief Customer Experience and Data Analytics Advisor Ralph Brunner; PLDT-Smart Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Eric R. Alberto; Smart Chief Financial Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla; PLDT and Smart Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan; PLDT-Smart Chief Technology and Information Advisor Joachim Horn; PLDT-Smart SVP and Headfor Consumer Business – Customer Development Alex O. Caeg; and PLDT-Smart FVP and Head for Consumer Marketing Andrew L. Santos

National Museum Declares Post Office Building an Important Cultural Property

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The cultural, artistic and historical significance of the historic Post Office Building has been officially recognized by the National Museum with the public declaration of the iconic building as an Important Cultural Property (ICP).

The National Museum is mandated to declare cultural properties of the Philippines as either Important Cultural Properties or National Cultural Treasures, pursuant to several laws, including Republic Act No. 4846 (Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act) as amended by Presidential Decree No. 374, Presidential Decree No. 260, Republic Act No.8492 (National Museum Act of 1998) and most recently, Republic Act No. 10066 (National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009).

An Important Cultural Property (ICP) is a cultural asset that possesses “exceptional cultural, artistic and/or historical significance”. 

Postmaster General Joel Otarra said that the Philippine Postal System has a remarkable history. It was first established in Manila in 1767. The first known location of the Manila Post Office was on Escolta, next to the Estero de la Reina near Santa Cruz church.

During the American occupation, the Post Office Building was built in the 1926 as a modern colonial architecture, an example of a perfect neo-classical monument built and designed by Filipino Architect Juan Arellano and Tomas Mapua in the heart of Manila.  The building was rebuilt after World War II.

The Post Office Building has maintained its formidable and beautiful edifice.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has also unveiled the Museum Ceremonial Groundbreaking Marker to officially start the construction and retrofitting of the Philippine Postal and Philatelic Museum in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA).

PHLPost aims to inspire Filipinos to protect, preserve and promote these exceptional and outstanding cultural properties by establishing a Museum that will hold nationally important historical archive of stamps and museum collections, providing visual, physical and written records of 250 years of postal heritage in the country. 

The Philippine Postal Service is celebrating its 251st founding Anniversary and the National Stamp Collecting Month (NSCM) this month.  

The event also highlights the launching of the colorful “Year of the Pig” commemorative stamps to celebrate the coming 2019 and stamp exhibit featuring rare stamps by known collectors in the country.

Juan Big Idea: Ang Pagtuklas ng Makabagong Marketista - Central Luzon Expedition

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Our beloved detective continues the curious case as his next assignment leads him in Central Luzon.

Follow the trail and seek Detective Juan’s next move as he deciphers the clues in Juan Big Idea: Ang Pagtuklas ng Makabagong Marketista - Central Luzon Expedition at the PHINMA Araullo University Gymnasium, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on December 2, 2018!

Avail your tickets now for this one of a kind journey.
(inclusive of Certificates, Lunch, and Freebies:

• Members - P300
• Non-members - P350

For inquiries and concerns, you may contact Ms. Shania Caryl Muslim at 09261756104 or email her at pjma.scmmuslim@gmail.com

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Pfizer's World Antibiotic Awareness Week Press Con

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Did you know that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly serious health threat globally? It is predicted that AMR will kill more people than cancer by 2050.

In line with the celebration of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Pfizer invited us to a press conference last November 7, Wednesday, from 10 AM–1 PM at the New World Makati Hotel.

Here, their guest doctors outlined alarming stories that cause Anti Microbial Resistance. Possible caises is when you do not follow the exact prescription, or when you stop taking medicine when you start feeling well, worst is when you let others botrow your prescription, which is totally wrong as we all have unique characteristics.

World Antibiotic Awareness Week Press Conference to focus more on fighting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to encourage AM Stewardship

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Featured speakers were:

Dr. Mario Panaligan, President of Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID)

Dr. Regina Berba of National Steering Committee of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Chair, Department of Health ,(DOH)

Dr. Yolanda Robles, President of Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA)

And

Dr. Angelica Claveria, Senior Medical Manager, Pfizer

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DLSU MaFIA to Hold 2nd Global Finance Convention

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Have you ever wondered how economic disturbances such as high inflation and rising interest rates have affected the economy over the past years? The De La Salle University-Manila’s Management of Financial Institutions Association (MaFIA) aims to #GlobalizeFinancialCompetency by hosting their 2nd Global Finance Convention this November 24, 2018 (Saturday) from 1 PM - 6 PM at the 5th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall.

The theme for this year's GFC is "Going beyond the Global Standard of Financial Literacy", which aims to Grow Financial Consciousness by discussing different topics such as Financial Management for Entrepreneurs, State Markets: An Economic Outlook for 2019, and Personal Finance.

Get to witness notable speakers from the Finance, Business and Economics industry such as RJ Ledesma, Arlyn Tan, Jonathan Ravelas and Dexter Agcaoili as they equip the youth with more knowledge.

To know more about this event, please visit and like the official Facebook page of GFC at https://www.facebook.com/DLSU.GFC2018/ and follow their official Twitter account at https://www.twitter.com/gfc2k18

You may also contact the project heads, Alexandra Austria at 09175183358, Alvieya Duron at 09202779517, Alyssa Melegrito 09287771791 and Evan Romantigue 09985932462 for any inquiries.

Together, let us #GlobalizeFinancialCompetency!
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Discover Surrey Dating Site

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I've been blogging lately about different dating sites across the world, lately in UK.  As a guide to Crazy Asian peeps dating type across Europe. So enjoy the Travel and Online Dating site guide to different part of the world. You can be anywhere to say hi or hello to different races and people across the globe. Now lets take a look at another country from England.

Surrey - If you take a look at the Google Map, It is a county in southeast England bordering London. A former home of Henry VIII. A 500 year old Hampton Court Palace. With a population of 1.1 million and known as the 3rd  most populated county in the southeast. 

Lamudi Honors Local Real Estate’s Best Players and Industry Projects at The Outlook 2018

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Lamudi, the Philippines’ leading online real estate platform, recently hosted The Outlook 2018 gala dinner and awards presentation at the Makati Shangri-La last November 15, 2018. In its second year, The Outlook 2018, co-presented by Philippine Daily Inquirer Property, once again recognized the best real estate developers and projects in the past year.

Lamudi Co-Founder and global CEO Kian Moini opened the evening with a major announcement--that Lamudi recently welcomed two new investors, leading global media companies Axel Springer SE and Ringier. According to Moini, “the majority of funding can and will be spent on growth given the company’s comfortable financial situation and a clear path to breakeven.”

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno delivered the evening’s first keynote, highlighting the country’s sound economic fundamentals and sustained investment grade rating.

Meanwhile, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo shone the spotlight on real estate as a key driver of economic growth--underscoring that the industry is far from overheating and that the central bank sees no evidence of asset price bubbles.

Lastly, Ambassador Jose Santiago L. Sta. Romana, Philippine Ambassador to China, discussed strengthening China-Philippine relations and the cross-border opportunities that have opened up, particularly in the property sector.

The keynote speeches followed into the awards segment of the evening. The awards were presented based on the extensive property seeker survey conducted by Lamudi. 

The winning developers and projects are as follows:



CATEGORIES FOR VISAYAS AND MINDANAO

CONDO

Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018

● Amaia Land Corporation - Amaia Steps Mandaue



Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018

● Alveo Land Corporation - Solinea



HOUSE

Best House of the Year 2018

● Cebu Landmasters, Inc. - Casa Mira South


MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

● Megaworld Corporation - Iloilo Business Park


CATEGORIES FOR LUZON

CONDO

Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018

● For Amenities: Filinvest Land, Inc. - Sorrento Oasis

● For Investment Opportunity: C5 Mansions Development Corporation - Ridgewood Towers Premier


Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018

● For Customer Service: DMCI Homes, Inc. - Kai Garden Residences

● For Trust & Reputation of the Developer: Avida Land Corporation - Avida Towers Asten


Best Luxe Condo of the Year 2018

● For Customer Service: Federal Land, Inc. - Grand Hyatt Manila Residences

● For Location: Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.


HOUSE

Best Affordable House of the Year 2018

● Filinvest Land, Inc. - Claremont

Best Premium House of the Year 2018

● Brittany Corporation - Portofino Alabang


MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

Best Mixed-Use Development of the Year 2018 - Luzon

● For Amenities & Location: Megaworld Corporation - McKinley Hill

● For Investment Opportunity: SM Prime Holdings, Inc. - SM Mall of Asia Complex


SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Green Project of the Year 2018

● Imperial Homes Corporation - Solana Verde

Best Innovation Project of the Year 2018

● Italpinas Development Corporation - Miramonti Green Residences


Personality of the Year 2018

● Mr. Jeffrey Lim - President & Executive Director of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.


GRAND AWARDS

BEST DEVELOPER

Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 - Visayas and Mindanao

● King Properties, Inc.


Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 - Luzon

● Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc.


Best Developer of the Year 2018 - Visayas and Mindanao

● Megaworld Corporation


Best Developer of the Year 2018 - Luzon

● Ayala Land, Inc.

“We hope that The Outlook may continue to push all of us in the real estate industry to keep breaking barriers and raising the bar higher every chance we get. Hand-in-hand, I believe that through our collective efforts to achieve and do better every time, we can create a culture of excellence that will inspire everyone and elevate the industry,” said Lamudi Philippines CEO Bhavna Suresh in her closing speech.

For more information on The Outlook 2018, visit www.lamudi.com.ph/outlook2018.