Away from her family, Mika Gorospe spent a day at SOS Children's Village and celebrated her Birthday Concert with some of The Clash Alumni namely XOXO, Jhong Madaliday, Kyryll, Anthony Rosaldo, Dave Bornea, Nikki Co, and Golden Canedo. It is a special day for Mika Gorospe as she celebrates not only birthday but her 18th Birthday. Her way of making the love shines to others.




The event was filled with song and dance numbers from Mika and the other Clashers. The event was held last December 10 where Mika gave a helping hand with some of the family inside the village. It was followed by a mini concert, a fun musical night.



Happy greetings and wishes were given to Mika as she blow the candles on her cake. Guests male Clashers serenade her with a rose, even the fans and kids in the village gave roses as well. A different version of 18 roses.

From the Clash Season 1, Mika Gorospe is the bubbly sweet teen who has belted her way. She may have lost in that season but she won the heart of many fans, which were present during the mini concert as their way of supporting Mika.
SOS Children's Village is an NGO that helps orphans, abandoned and neglected children. The concept that intrigues me about their organization is being a family for the children. They have their Tatay, their Mama, their Aunties and siblings. It's a big family where love is given to these children. Mika became a volunteer for that particular day and spent her day helping out with the children.

Happy Birthday to Mika Gorospe and continue to be an inspiration to everyone who dreams.

ports enthusiasts and volleyball fans cheer for the Philippines’ finest athletes competing at the SEA Games in Manila

For the Philippine volleyball teams, their drought of medals at the SEA Games for over a decade is a huge challenge to overcome—especially after a long, storied history of victory and domination in the regional tournament back in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

While the mission was always to get Philippine volleyball back to its winning ways, the road to accomplishing that was not always easy. For various reasons, the sport was plagued by a lack of tangible support. If previous national teams were able to win, they had to do so in spite of all of these circumstances.

“Lahat lalaban, para sa bayan,” says Alyssa Valdez on the PH team’s campaign in the 30th SEA Games. (Photo from Alyssa Valdez (@AlyssaValdez2) on Twitter)

In 2019, however, things changed for both the Philippine indoor and beach volleyball teams. Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc., the organization that helped form the Philippine volleyball teams, reached out to companies such as Rebisco for a partnership, allowing them to step up and provide everything the country’s volleyball delegates need in order to train and perform even better not only at this year’s SEA Games, but also in other tournaments around the world.

“Rebisco showed interest in helping the national team and initiated everything. With their help, as well as contributions from different organizations, we were able to train for the games earlier,” said men’s indoor volleyball team captain John Vic de Guzman. “We also received income and allowances every time we trained, as well as better training facilities and equipment such as the Arellano University gym which we were able to use thanks to Mr. Pete Cayco, and the Ronac Fitness Center, which we were able to use thanks to Ms. Peachy and Dindo Medina from Uratex.”

The PH men’s volleyball team wins as one. (Photo courtesy of Carmela Tunay (@carmelatoo08) on Twitter)

“Before, only 12 to 14 players could train, but with the support of different organizations and Rebisco, around 20 players can now join, allowing for bigger tune-ups and scrimmages,” said women’s indoor volleyball team captain Aby Maraño. “We also got more local exposure after featuring us on social media and commercials, as well as international exposure as they helped us participate in more tournaments and training camps outside the country.”

“Each athlete dreams of representing their country, there’s no better feeling. Now we’re more prepared because more corporations like Rebisco are helping our team,” said women’s beach volleyball representative Sisi Rondina.

With the crucial support Rebisco is giving the Philippine volleyball teams, the country’s delegates stand a stronger and better chance to win big at the 2019 SEA Games and reclaim the glory of years past. There’s still time to support all teams as the SEA Games indoor and beach volleyball tournaments are currently running at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig and the Subic Tennis Center, respectively, until December 10.

The PH men and women’s volleyball team for the 30th SEA Games

Aside from backing the Philippine volleyball teams, Rebisco also continues to do its part in advancing the local volleyball scene in the country. The company hosts the Rebisco Volleyball League, a grassroots tournament that showcases the Philippines’ up-and-coming players, and the Rebisco Beach Volleyball International Open with 20 teams from around the world; the company also fields two teams in the professional Premiere Volleyball League in the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.

For more info and updates on the Philippine volleyball teams, follow Rebisco Pilipinas on Facebook (facebook.com/RebiscoSambansa/), and on Twitter and Instagram at @RebiscoSambansa. For updates on beach volleyball, follow @PHBeachVolley on Twitter.

Giving is always better than receiving, especially during the holiday season. As you complete your gift list for family and friends this upcoming 12.12 sale, take your shopping game to the next level and receive more perks and rewards when you give more to your loved ones with the help of PayMaya.

This 12.12, take advantage of multiple cashback on top of the already awesome deals offered by your favorite brands both online and in-stores when you shop using your trusted payment buddy, PayMaya.

There are so many sweet deals to help you make the most of your Christmas shopping. To start off, you can enjoy a 1%, 10%, or 100% cashback when you spend at least P500 online or in stores using your PayMaya physical or virtual card. On top of that, you can also get an additional P150 cashback* when you rack up an accumulated spend of P5,000.

Buying from your favorite online stores has its perks too! Skip the traffic and do your Christmas shopping online. Get 30% off at Lazada when you spend at least P500. Enjoy the maximum discount of P150 by redeeming a PayMaya voucher from the Lazada app.

If you’re looking for stylish holiday outfits for yourself, head on to Zalora and enjoy a 25% discount on your purchase, capped at P2,000! Simply use the promo code PYMYONLINEFEVER when you shop and spend at least P1,500.

You can also get the same perks when you #ScanToPay with PayMaya at our partner merchants. If you miss out on the 12.12 deals, don’t fret because you can still enjoy perks during PayMaya’s Double Cashback Weekend. From December 14 to 15, you get two chances of earning up to 100% cashback when you spend a minimum of P100 via PayMaya QR.

#ScanToPay for your gifts to your Kris Kringle or inaanaks at Robinsons Department Store to get a chance to win one of the 11 iPhone 11 units up for grabs! All you have to do is spend a minimum of P100 via PayMaya QR to earn one (1) raffle entry.

With PayMaya, there are so many ways you can receive more perks and rewards, by simply giving more to your loved ones – proving that the holidays is the best season to give to your friends and family.

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, you still have time to sign up and make the most out of all the sweet deals this 12.12 — just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS, register for an account, and find out what it’s like to shop with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding to pay for anything online and in-stores.

Remember, this 12.12 and beyond, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!

To summarize, here’s a quick rundown of all the awesome deals you can take advantage of with PayMaya:

Get up to 100% cashback when you spend at least P500 online and in-store using your PayMaya virtual or physical card Enjoy an additional P150 cashback* when you accumulate a P5,000 spend with your PayMaya virtual or physical card Get up to 100% cashback when you #ScanToPay at least P100 via PayMaya QR at your favorite establishments Rack up to P5,000 worth of accumulated purchase via PayMaya QR to get an additional P150 cashback** Get two chances of earning up to 100% cashback when you spend at least P100 via PayMaya QR this weekend Redeem your PayMaya voucher at the Lazada app to enjoy a 30% discount (up to P150), when you spend a minimum of P500 Spend a minimum of P1,500 and get a 25% discount (up to P2,000) on your Zalora purchase when you use the code PYMYONLINEFEVER

To find out more about all the exclusive deals you can avail of with your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only financial technology company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device. It is the financial technology arm of Voyager Innovations, the leading technology company in the country backed by PLDT, KKR, Tencent, World Bank’s IFC and the IFC Emerging Asia Fund. [END]

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One of the very festive season for us, Filipinos. This is where the air is chilly, the mood is merry, and the lights are out and sparkling. What a joy it is to have the holidays upon us once again. This is the time to give back and share the love and blessings we have received this year, as it is what the true spirit of Christmas is.

This Christmas, Hallmark is inviting you to celebrate the season with the gift of love and care. In hopes to bring holiday cheer to street children, Hallmark is partnering with PhilSeven Foundation, convenience store 7-Eleven’s charity arm, through ‘Gulong ng Karunungan’ (GNK) project. This is a mobile school project that aims to provide education to the less fortunate street children of select local cities in the Philippines. Over the past years, GNK has helped augment the learning, supplemental feeding, and basic medical needs of over 2,000 disadvantaged youth, comprised mostly of out-of-school children and informal settlers from identified city beneficiaries.


Moreover, you as a customer can be a part of this jolly project. With every purchase of Hallmark Christmas products such as their Gift Wrappers, Gift Bags, Gift Tags and other Christmas products from 7-Eleven, a portion of the sales will be donated directly to support GNK project.

Make this season shine by celebrating it, too, with people outside your home. And when you care enough to give back, we believe that the smiles and joy of children in need are more than enough to warm your heart and make your Christmas, the merriest ever.


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*Be involved and get your Hallmark products by visiting your neighboring 7-Eleven store. Hallmark Christmas products are also available in all leading bookstores and select online shops.

A night of glam and beauty together with guests, media people, and the people behind Bioessence as the company celebrates its 25 years of existence. Continuously growing and continuously making a name in the skincare industry.

The celebration was held at Cities Event Place in Quezon City, an outdoor event that reflects the night's star with the glam and beauty of the attendees.

Just like any other events there's always a program to manage the flow of the night. As part of it is the speech of Dr. Emma Beleno, of which she openly shared their ups and downs while starting the business in 1994. It started in a town in Davao City with mere knowledge about business but with the passion of providing the skincare to everyone. Dr. Beleno pursues and grow the business of what we now know Bioessence.  She even shared that there were lessons learned along the way and she even attended business school just to master the business. She knows skincare because she's a doctor but she's no businesswoman to run a business that's why she continuously learns the ins and out of the business.



Continuously elevating the growth of Bioessence, they seeks new technology and new treatments for their clients and customers.
Congrats Bioessence!

One of the sensational contrabida, Dimples Romana, isn't a contrabida in your life as she shared one of the many important things that you need to have in your life. Insurance, is one of the many things that you ought to have especially with different events happening around us. Insurtech company, Agile Insurance Agency and Business Technologies Inc. or simply Agile pushes its limits in providing digital insurance solutions. Its main purpose is to elevate insurance education by creating agencies for information dissemination and that's where Dimples comes as she tells as the brand ambassador about the product JuanLife Personal Accident Insurance. The product and Dimples was launched last November 27, 2019 at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel.




Dimples, a celebrity momtrepenuer, recently fired up the digital space through her iconic character, Daniela Mondragon in ABS-CBN's drama, Kadenang Ginto. While she appears in many television and movie projects, Dimples maintains a very strong voice as a mother, daughter and a wife, as evident in her social media posts.
"Dimples is a relatable brand endorser for JuanLife because she represents our target market: family nurturers who are central in every Filipino family and will do anything to ensure their loved one's security and success.” said Roselle C. Masirag, General Manager of Agile Insurance Agency and Business Technologies Inc. "They are resilient, problem-solvers, solution-seekers and entrepreneurial by heart, who lives day-by-day making decisions for their family”

JuanLife is a personal accident insurance that was designed to serve the Filipino family. The product’s name, which is a play on the common Pinoy monicker Juan, puts an emphasis that every “Juan” or every Filipino, only has “one life” to live.

Developed in partnership with non-life insurance company, Stronghold Insurance Company, Incorporated, JuanLife Personal Accident Insurance covers death and injury due to accident and acts of nature.

Unlike the typical personal accident insurances in the market, JuanLife, covers a wider age range (from 7 to 60 as opposed to the common 18 to 60), people with hazardous occupations and accidents resulting from acts of nature such as flood, earthquake, etc. Pricing was mindfully developed to apply the same price, regardless of age and type of occupation. Traditional personal accident insurance products apply a higher price for children below 18 and for people with high-risk jobs.

JuanLife is Agile's first partnership initiative with an insurance company. Masirag stressed Agile's advantage of being an insurtech, “Through technology, Agile brings closer insurance companies’ brands closer to the consumers by making insurance accessible 24/7 through its website www.juanlife.com.ph and through our community-based distribution partners, The JuanLife Kakampi,” she explained.

As an insurtech, Agile partners with insurance companies that seek a competitiveness in the digital space. It serves as an innovations arm, offering product development, marketing, distribution, claims facilitation and administrative services to insurance companies.. It also creatively engages with new distribution channels and companies with related goods and services, building a unique business ecosystem for the insurance industry. This is a sustainable service model that builds loyalty and creates value for all stakeholders.

For more information about Agile Insurance Agency and Business Technologies Inc. and JuanLife Personal Accident Insurance, please visit their official website at www.juanlife.com.ph and their social media accounts: on Twitter, on Instagram and on Facebook.

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The much-popular Jollibee Funko Pop is back, this time, bringing twice the excitement as Funko releases a limited-edition Jollibee Hetty POP! 2-pack!

Exclusively available at Jollibee stores, the 2-pack Funko POP! icons feature Jollibee holding a Chickenjoy bucket, together with everyone’s favorite cheerleader, Hetty.

Toy collectors and Jollibee fans will definitely want to get their hands on the first-ever Jollibee 2-pack to complete their Jollibee Ad Icon collection—from the first Jollibee Pop launched in 2018 and limited-edition Metallic and Flocked versions, to the Jollibee in Barong regular and glow-in-the-dark variants.

The Jollibee Funko Pop 2-pack is available from now until January 15, 2020 for only P1,100 with every value meal purchase in participating stores.

Promo is valid for dine-in, drive-thru, and take-out transactions. So, hurry and double the joy and fun with the Jollibee and Hetty Funko POP! 2-pack!

It’s going to be an exciting holiday season as Greenhills launches its first Laser Light Symphony that is sure to keep everybody entertained.

The first of its kind in the Philippines, this brilliant show features two expert laser dancers showcasing their talents with the play of laser lights – a delightfully entertaining and colorful show that will appeal to all. Staged in collaboration with Smart, the laser show will run every half hour from 6 to 10 pm from November 15 through January 5, 2020 at the G-Strip Parking area, bringing an element of fun and surprise to the holiday festivities. Best of all, this laser show is free. Watch the inaugural show on November 15 and be amazed at the amazing fireworks that will signal the start of the Christmas festivities.

The laser show is a unique accompaniment to the Christmas Night Market that will rise at the same spot, allowing everyone to enjoy the best holiday shopping right at the country’s shopping mecca – right up to midnight. Tenants such as Kyuri Sushi, Curry Boss, Sinji Dimsum, Pinoy Yakitori, Bulacan Lugaw Kitchen, The Tipsy Tea and so much more will be there to fill everyone’s holiday cravings. Find gifts for everyone on your gift list as you make your way through the widest array of items you can ever dream of. For even more choices, there’s also the Wonderland Bazaar at the VMall Lobby and the Holiday Tiangge Fair at the Center Mall, both open until 10 PM, with items to match every budget. Start your Christmas shopping with the array of clothes, accessories, bags, furniture, makeup, and speciality food at the fair.

What’s Christmas without food? For the most memorable dining experiences this Christmas, Greenhills has partnered with Mastercard and Zomato for Holiday Feast with Treats, where diners with a single receipt worth P2,000 and use their Mastercard debit, credit, or prepaid card to enjoy special treats. Get rewarded at participating food establishments such as Bangus Republic, Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo, Jay-jay’s Chicken Inasal, Kamameshi Town, Luk Yuen, Mesa, Mom & Tina’s, Moshi Koshi, Pho Hoa, Shakey’s, Shrimp Bucket, Sugar House, Omakase, Tim Hortons, and more.

Spreading the spirit of good cheer will be Santa Claus, who will come for a meet and greet every Saturday of the Christmas Season, right at the VMall on Greenhills’ Giant Santa Chair. Indulge your little ones’ fantasies with a photo session with the man in red. To let everyone feel the joy of the season, carolers will serenade guests with well-loved holiday songs every Sunday in the run-up to Christmas.

Keeping a beautiful Filipino tradition alive, Simbang Gabi masses will be held nightly from December 15 to 23 at the Chapel of the Holy Family right within the mall – allowing guests to hear mass right while staying close to all the conveniences and delights that Greenhills Shopping Center offers.

Drop by Greenhills for a great Christmas experience! For more information on Greenhills’ Christmas Festivities, visit their social media pages at www.facebook.com/greenhillsofficial and www.instagram.com/greenhillsph, and subscribe to their newsletter at www.ortigasmalls.com.

In the spirit of the Christmas season, UNICEF Philippines recently launched Basket of Hope – an online campaign to give meaningful gifts to help children in need.

Said campaign enables people to give something different this Christmas while supporting a cause.

For every donation of P500 to the UNICEF Basket of Hope, an individual can help provide children with treatments for malnutrition, or education supplies, or access to clean water and hygiene essentials. The donation will go directly to children most urgently in need at the time of giving.

For education, a basket can provide backpacks and school supplies. For health, children will be given life-saving treatment and ready-to-eat therapeutic food packs. For water, sanitation, and hygiene, children will get access to clean water and hygiene supplies during emergencies.

The UNICEF Basket of Hope campaign is led by UNICEF’s three Goodwill Ambassadors Gary Valenciano, Daphne Oseña-Paez, and Anne Curtis, and with the support of other celebrities and influencers.

To know more about the Basket of Hope and to make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/2O4XZD8.

Marvel at the giant 40-foot Christmas tree at Ever Mall parking grounds.

There is something magical about the Yuletide Season that brings families together and stirs a sense of joy, excitement and hope.

As Christmas draws near, Ever Malls will bring out the best feelings of the holiday at Ever Commonwealth with a wide array of activities and offers that both kids and adults will enjoy. On top of the list is a giant 40-foot Christmas Trees that towers over the parking grounds of Ever Commonwealth. Families are invited to capture #TheMagicIsHere moments with the Christmas Tree and upload their photos on Instagram for a chance to win one of the five INSTAX to be given out on Christmas Day.
If you love listening to live holiday favorites, let Banda Malabon get you in the festive mood on December 7 with their Christmas symphony. As a highlight, Mikee Quintos and Alden Richards will serenade mall goers on December 1 and December 14, respectively.

Meanwhile, Santa Claus will drop by Ever Commonwealth on December 15 to 21 just before his annual Christmas Eve trip, waiting for you and your family for a seasonal selfie with Father Christmas.

Experience an enchanting Christmas magic show on December 8 at the mall atrium for fun moments with the kids.

Enjoy performances all holiday-long at Ever Mall.

Those looking to tick off items from their gift list are also in for a surprise as Ever Malls offer more shopping options. It will unveil a Christmas bazaar to run from December 2 to 7 and a holiday market featuring #WeekendGourmetProject from December 16 to January 5, 2020, bringing greater convenience to shoppers avoiding the holiday rush.

As a treat, each PHP 500 worth of shopping will entitle customers for a chance to win any of the 13 major gifts from Ever Malls, including PHP50,000 worth of Ever Gift Certificate, PHP50,000 worth of Home Appliances and 40” Smart TV. Promo runs from November 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020.

Ever Mall Christmas lighting opening ceremony. (From L to R) Ronelo Alvarez, Chie Arao-Santos, Evelyn Go, The Queen of Soul Jaya, Cynthia T. Dizon, Nenita Go-Lim, Joshua Aragon, Lourdes Go-Ortiga and Dolly Eloriaga.

Ever Malls invites everyone to visit Ever Commonwealth and make #EVERdayHappyday this magical Yuletide Season! For more details and updates, like and visit EVER Malls’ FB page (EVER-Gotesco Malls-Official).