Manila Life: February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

The Plot Thickens In The New “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” Trailer

The brand new trailer and poster for “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” have just been revealed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time.

Acer just dropped their exciting deals for the highly-anticipated Shopee 3.3 Mega Shopping Day and it includes a 10% discount on Acer Nitro 5 laptop or monitor, and 11% off on Acer EB2 EB192Q 18.5” LED!

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced a historic collaboration with Mark Ong, an internationally renowned Singaporean designer, artist and owner of custom design company SBTG Surplus & Co. Mark, better known as Mr. Sabotage (SBTG), grew to fame as a sneaker customizer and custom streetwear artist. With this collaboration, ONE and SBTG have joined forces to celebrate the intersection of sports and culture, and its positive impact on modern society.

20th Century Fox just dropped the official trailer and latest poster of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” unleashing Jean Grey’s aka Phoenix (played by Sophie Turner) mammoth of power that threatens the existence of the rest of the X-Men force.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix Official Trailer (Youtube 20thcenturyfoxph) ; 20th Century Fox PH (FB)

Joshua Pacio set for rematch against One Strawweight World Champion Yosuke Saruta in co-main event

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the initial bouts to take place at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR set for 12 April at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Once again, the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent will grace the ONE Championship stage and showcase their world-class skills.

In the main event, reigning ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Vietnam and Australia will defend his title against former World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa of Mongolia. In the co-main event of the evening, a highly-anticipated rematch takes place when former World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines challenges reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta of Japan.

Ticket information for ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR is available at www.onefc.com.

A chilly weather and an abundance of flowers are not the only things that will welcome festival-goers trooping to Baguio for this year’s Panagbenga Festival as PayMaya brings a cashless festival experience for all with PayMaya QR!

Whether you're buying Strawberry Taho at the Strawberry Farm, enjoying the bike and swan boat rides at Burnham Park, buying various pasalubong and merchandise during Session Road in Bloom, or taking a cab ride all around Baguio City–all you’ll need to bring is your mobile phone with the PayMaya app in order to pay for all your purchases.

Complete Card announced for One: Reign of Valor on 8 March in Yangon

Zebaztian Kadestam to defend One Welterweight World Title against Georgiy Kichigin

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: REIGN OF VALOR, set for the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium on Friday, 8 March. In the main event, reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden will make the first defense of his ONE World Title against Georgiy “Knight” Kichigin of Kazakhstan.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF VALOR is available at www.onefc.com.

Celebrating the first decade of the Galaxy S series, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) officially introduces the Samsung Galaxy S10 in the Philippines. Held at Cove Manila, Okada Manila, the event gathers over 800 media personalities, celebrities, Samsung dealers, representatives, and business partners.

Hosted by Joey Mead King, Samsung Philippines’ first-ever concert launch showcases the next generation experience that the Galaxy S10 offers, made possible through cutting-edge display, camera, and performance features. Leading the presentation of Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones are Benson Galguerra, Product Marketing Head for IT & Mobile, and Lea Cua-Lopez, Product Marketing Manager for Flagship Smartphones - S Series.

WeWork Debuts its First Philippines Location in Uptown Bonifacio as part of Strong Footprint in Southeast Asia

(From left to right) Edukasyon.ph Chief of Strategy Judge Calimbahin, Klook Philippines Market Lead Michelle Cruz, WeWork Director of Engineering (Technology) Beverly Dolor, Taguig City Deputy Chief of Staff Atty. Maricar Loinaz-Sarmiento, WeWork Managing Director of Southeast Asia Turochas “T” Fuad, Megaworld Senior Vice President Jericho P. Go, and Megaworld Vice President JP Balboa celebrate another WeWork milestone as it officially launches its first Uptown Bonifacio location in Manila, Philippines.

WeWork—a platform for creators that provides the space, community, and services to help people make a life, not just a living—has officially opened its first Philippine location in Uptown Bonifacio Tower Three central to the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) enclave, and promises to make Filipinos love Mondays again. Fortified by strong demand from enterprises, startups to small and MSMEs (micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs) in joining the WeWork community, WeWork will also be expanding its presence to RCBC Plaza in Makati City by Q2 2019.

On the heels of WeWork’s new locations including Ho Chi Minh and Kuala Lumpur that opened in late 2018, WeWork’s first community in the country is a milestone set to pave the way for revolutionizing the way Filipinos view work. Accommodating over 800 members across the 9th and 10th floor of the Uptown Bonifacio Tower Three Building, this will strengthen WeWork’s Southeast Asia total reach to more than 13,000 members in its regional community.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that it has signed women’s wrestling sensation Ritu Phogat of India to a multiple-bout contract.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “At ONE Championship, we are constantly on the lookout for the world’s greatest martial arts talents, especially in Asia. Women’s wrestling sensation Ritu Phogat embodies the true values of martial arts and is a great fit for our organization. I would like to personally welcome Ritu to the ONE Championship family. I’m excited to share Ritu’s story with the world and to showcase Indian martial arts at the highest level, on the biggest global stage of martial arts competition in ONE Championship.”

Saab Magalona and Jim Bacarro take on Blue Ant Entertainment's Game of Firsts

In time for the love month, Saab Magalona-Bacarro and Jim Bacarro took on on Blue Ant Entertainment’s Game of Firsts. The couple, who are now married for four years and together for a total of eight, shared further details about their “firsts” as a couple. Taking their fans to their trip down memory lane, they opened up about their relationship through a fun game, which later on revealed that their first date was the start of their love story. More fun facts about the duo were shared in a light and funny video released on Blue Ant Entertainment’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping establishment, partners with BDO, the largest bank in the Philippines, to make the customers’ shopping experience even more blissful with free membership application and renewal for all BDO credit cardholders.

To qualify for the promo, members can simply visit any Landers Superstore branch and purchase a minimum of P5,000 in a single receipt. Non-members, meanwhile, must present their BDO credit card at the main entrance to be given a temporary pass to shop at Landers Superstore. All principal and supplementary BDO credit cardholders can avail of the promo up to two times.

Promo runs until February 28, 2019 and is valid for premium membership only, not for business membership or extension card renewal.

In case you missed it, Living Coral was announced as 2019’s Color of the Year and it’s sure to please a wide base of beauty enthusiasts. A not-quite-orange and not-quite-pink shade, a surprisingly wearable color for all skin tones and suited for different occasions. On cheeks, it instantly adds a healthy flush; on eyes, it adds a pop of color and on lips, it’s a fun alternative to the classic red.

Want to get into the Living Coral spirit? Be sure to keep these products from Ever Bilena, EB Advance and Careline in your makeup bag:

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), delivered another amazing spectacle at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, delighting the packed crowd with a display of world-class martial arts action. ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS featured 11 exciting bouts. In the main event, Thailand’s Stamp Fairtex defeated Janet Todd of the United States to capture the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title.

In the main event, reigning ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand defeated Janet Todd of the United States via unanimous decision to also become the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion. Stamp implemented a solid game plan as she pushed the pace and punished Todd with a punch-heavy attack. After five grueling rounds, Stamp was declared the winner on all three of the judges’ scorecards to make history as the first-ever two-sport World Champion in ONE Championship history.

Having toured 24 cities across the U.S. last summer, American Idol is again in search of the next superstar. Philippine #AIONETC fans can catch the inspiring journey starting Monday, March 4 via satellite at 6PM with a prime time encore at 8PM. Watch ETC to see the first crop of Idol hopefuls audition for their shot at a ticket to Hollywood. The cross-country audition tour will move forward with an all-new episode on Thursday, March 7, rounding out a talent-filled premiere week. New 2-hour episodes will continue on ETC every Monday and Tuesday weekly with via satellite and prime time encore episodes airing back-to-back.

The iconic talent search series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre returns to find a fresh batch of talented hopefuls. Helping to find the next singing sensation are music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return as host, and famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones will take on the role of in-house mentor.

Samsung Introduces Three New Wearables for Balanced and Connected Living

The Galaxy wearable line expands to include Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds—
sleek, modern devices that make it easier to manage fitness and wellbeing.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced its new line-up of Galaxy wearables: Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit/Galaxy Fit e and Galaxy Buds. The smartwatch, activity tracker and cord-free earbuds made for a range of lifestyles. For everyone from life balance seekers to those who are looking for extra motivation, Samsung wearables make pursuing wellness goals more convenient, more stylish and more fun.

Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7 now offers theater and ballet classes this summer

Audie Gemora, Theater camp mentor and

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Ballet camp mentor

Promil Four i-Shine talent camp also offers classes in music, arts and dance. The classes will be led by masters in various fields of discipline: Robert Alejandro of Papemelroti and Kara Escay for the Art Camp, maestro Ryan Cayabyab for the Music Camp, celebrity choreographer Teacher Georcelle of G-Force for the Dance Camp.

Pilots fly micro drones as SM Supermalls, in partnership with Tiny Whoop Philippines, holds its first major drone event, Cyberzone Micro Drone League 2019, last February 16 at SM City North EDSA.

“Drones have become a familiar sight in major cities here in the country, and are also used for commercial purposes. That is why SM Cyberzone, through this event, aims to promote responsible drone flying and increase awareness,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin. “We also want to treat shoppers to awesome deals and offerings from a vast number of global and local brands available at SM Cyberzone.”

Technology game changer LG Philippines partnered up with global content provider Netflix in bringing an immersive experience at the Seven Super Rooms, last February 16 at the Shooting Gallery Studios, Makati.

To launch its brand new original series, The Umbrella Academy, guests were able to test their wits and be a superhero for a day with a series of mind-boggling challenges at the Seven Super Rooms.

The world’s first Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, endless multitasking possibilities and our most versatile camera yet – in one breakthrough device

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. Galaxy Fold features the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new experiences and possibilities years in the making.

Interested in finding out the most popular property types and locations for the past year? Property24, the country’s fastest growing real estate property portal, and OLX, the world’s leading classifieds platform, have gathered data from January to November 2018 to identify which specific property type and location Filipinos are looking for.

“The vast number of property listings on OLX and Property24 enables us to study what our users are searching for,” said Tina Bautista, Head of Real Estate for OLX Philippines and Property24. “Through this data, we get to understand our users better and see their real estate property preference in terms of location, property type, and budget.”

File photo from last year’s Happy Walk for Down Syndrome, organized by the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (DSAPI) and SM Cares.

In celebration of the National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month, the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), in partnership with SM Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., will hold the annual Happy Walk for Down syndrome on February 24, 2019 at Halls 1 & 2 of the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

The theme of this year’s event is “Living with Down, This Is My Story,” and will feature performances from children with Down syndrome, talks from honorary guests, and interactive booths.

Photo Credit to rawpixel.com

Every day, we’re flooded with endless tasks, whether at work or at school. While it may be easy to be bogged down by the daunting work ahead, the key is to re-focus on the things that get us up and actually make us happy.

Here are three tips to keep you in good spirits and ready for the everyday grind:

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that Japanese mixed martial arts legend Yushin “Thunder” Okami has joined the promotion.

With a professional record of 35 wins and 12 losses, Okami is one of the most prolific martial artists to emanate from Japan over the last two decades. With a career that began in 2002, Okami has competed in numerous weight classes -- from light heavyweight all the way down to welterweight -- in various Japanese promotions including Pride and Pancrase.

Recognizing the growing interest in professional sports competition across the Southeast Asian Region, innovation leader LG Electronics sponsored this year’s ASEAN Football Federation Under 22 (AFF U22) at Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from February 17 to 26.

Dubbed as the AFF U22 LG Cup Championship 2019, the football league returned from a 14-year hiatus, aiming to raise further awareness and appreciation for the sport.

Aung La N Sang and Tial Thang host media conference call

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held a media conference call, featuring ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang of Myanmar and compatriot “The Dragon Leg” Tial Thang.

For complete audio of the media conference call, click here: http://bit.ly/2SYesfH

KonMari your home and earn more than P17,000

Decluttering your home can be quite intimidating. Requiring a lot of time and effort, it is a seemingly herculean task so you’re stumped and don’t know where to start.

Enter the KonMari Method, an organizing technique made famous by tidying expert Marie Kondo. She has written books on the topic, and appeared on the Netflix show ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.’ Her method involves tidying by category (clothes, books, papers miscellaneous items, and sentimental items), keeping only the things that “spark joy,” and letting go of items that don’t. The technique encourages thanking the discarded items for serving you.

One of the country’s leading insurance companies, AXA Philippines, signed a collaboration agreement with Lockheed Group-Medocare Health Systems, Inc., a unit of the EU Group of Companies that provides managed healthcare services that are affordable and responsive.

Through this undertaking, Medocare will provide their customers expanded benefits, powered by AXA’s suite of superior life and non-life insurance products and services, including life insurance and group personal accident insurance.

After a spectacular 23rd performance season, Ballet Manila is set to close its curtains with Deux, a double header that gracefully combines classical and contemporary ballet. The show will be held at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex on March 2 and 9 at 6PM and March 3 and 10 at 3PM.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that Hua Fung Teh has been promoted to Group President of ONE Championship.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “It is an honor and a privilege to announce today that Hua Fung Teh has taken on a new role as Group President of ONE Championship. Hua Fung has helped ONE Championship enormously across multiple departments with his leadership, strategic thinking, and execution. I am full of gratitude and appreciation for his important contributions to our sacred mission. Hua Fung is now the senior-most leader after myself and Saurabh Mittal, and the second-in-command executive leader at ONE.”

8990 announces P2 billion share buyback program

8990 Holdings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE” and one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines, announced that its board of directors approved a P2 billion share buyback program that excludes the company’s majority shareholders from participating in the program.

“Our share buyback program reflects the board’s confidence in our financial performance and commitment to increasing shareholder value while maintaining the liquidity of 8990’s stock in the market as well as public ownership requirements,” said 8990 Holdings president and chief executive officer Willie J. Uy. “The exclusion of shareholders with controlling stakes in the company underlines 8990’s commitment to providing true shareholder value.”

Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City gave a big boost in 2018 to the economic evolution of Clark, Pampanga.

Filinvest’s first township in the North established itself last year as a major player in the transformation of Clark into an economic hub. Many factors have set Filinvest Mimosa+ in full motion, including the opening of major developments like the Workplus, an office campus set amid lush natural surroundings and fully equipped with fiber optic facilities, and recent key renovations at the Quest Plus Conference Center Clark. Filinvest Mimosa+ hosted a number of events that brought together the Clark community. The stunning and verdant Acacia Park was one of the venues for festive gatherings.

Reimagining period films for today’s audience, the multi-awarded “The Favourite” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos breaks the tropes in the genre as it introduces the audience into Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) unusual reign, England’s least known ruler who has suffered from health problems throughout her life. By the time she became Queen in 1702, she was already stricken with gout, leading to a largely sedentary lifestyle and subsequent overall decline in her health.

Good Fortune and Love Overflows This Year of the Pig #OnlyAtRoyce

Good fortune and love overflows #OnlyAtRoyce Hotel and Casino this February with abundant reasons to come over this 2019.

Avail of the Lucky New Year Room Promo for Php 7,888 /night until February 19, 2019. It includes an overnight Stay on Deluxe King or Twin Rooms, a Complimentary Breakfast, Pool Coupons, and a Php 1,500 Gift Check from Choi Garden Clark.

Luck and Love comes in twos and made especially for couples who spend Valentine’s #OnlyatRoyce Hotel and Casino. For Php 8,880, get an overnight stay with My Suite Valentine Room Promo for February 13-15, 2019. Enjoy an overnight stay at a Junior Suite Room, inclusive of a Complimentary Breakfast for two and Pool Coupons. Special welcome treat of an edible rose and one bottle of red wine awaits you in your room.

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s day with your significant other, friends, or alone, PayMaya is making the season of love with back-to-back discounts and cashbacks from today until February 14!

You’ll surely enjoy a romantic Valentine’s experience as PayMaya offers the perfect deals that will suit your special someone’s love language, as studied by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages series.

Prepare for a great day or night out as Crystalsky Multimedia brings three new SM Cinema exclusive movies just in time for your movie date this love month!

Witness all of life’s great ups and downs in romantic drama film, New Life. Benjamin (Jonathan Patrick Moore) and Ava (Erin Bethea) have known each other since they were young, with their innocent childhood friendship blossoming and their love growing and strengthening throughout the years. However, they soon learn that life does not always go the way you want it to as their entire future is thrown into uncertainty when their life takes a sudden turn.

8990 Holdings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE” and one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines, rounded up 2018 hitting its full-year revenue target of Php 11.5 billion. It is eyeing Php 13 billion for 2019. The company is also guiding a net income of Php 5.2 billion.

“We had a strong fourth quarter given the increased interest in our housing projects throughout the country. This means we will have another banner year as our unaudited revenues hit our target of Php 11.5 billion in 2018. This is already double of what we did a mere six years ago,” said 8990 Holdings president and chief executive officer Willie J. Uy.

Pru Life UK is launching “We DO,” a bold and dynamic campaign that introduces a vibrant, fresh look to its trusted brand, anchored by its commitment to customers: “Listening. Understanding. Delivering.”

“We DO” celebrates the drive and optimism of people looking to progress in life. As a leading life insurer in the Philippines, Pru Life UK is proud to be a trusted partner to its customers as they pursue their passions and navigate life’s milestones.

Buying a used laptop is a smart and practical move, especially when you want to save a little cash but still get a good deal. With so many used laptops being sold online, however, knowing which one to choose can be quite daunting.

“There is a huge market for secondhand gadgets, especially for laptops. Based on OLX’s Data Hub, the most searched gadget by our users is the laptop. About 40% of searches for computers are laptops,” says OLX Goods & Services head Rambo Joinani. “As long as one knows what to look for, buying a pre-owned laptop is a smart and economical option. We’d love to share some pointers to help our users find the best laptop that fits their needs.”

Nicholas Hoult dons outlandish outfits and puts on heavy wig in this year’s frontrunner Oscar contender and entertaining royal rumble movie “The Favourite” as Robert Harvey, chief minister to Queen Anne played by Best Actress nominee, Olivia Colman.

AXA now offers one-touch red button emergency assistance to motor policyholders

AXA Philippines motor policyholders can now enjoy 24/7 emergency roadside assistance coverage across the country for an additional P300. This new service is available through the AXA Assist app, which presents a first-of-its-kind emergency red button.

In case of emergencies, the application sends a distress message and the location of the policyholder to emergency contact person/s and AXA Assistance’s command center. The center then calls the policyholder to inquire what service is needed and deploys police, ambulance, or fire assistance. The AXA Assist app may be downloaded from the Google Play or Apple Store.

Vintage jewelry’s beauty, complexity, and elegance never go out of style. This is why My Diamond draws inspiration from the romantic era for an exquisite collection of rings, earrings, and bracelets for the modern woman.

The vintage-inspired new collection of My Diamond jewelry is a fusion of classical and modern beauty, hand-crafted by skilled artisans and set with top-tier color and clarity diamonds to bring out women’s timeless true brilliance.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event of ONE: REIGN OF VALOR, which is set for the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium on Friday, 8 March.

Reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden will make the first defense of his World Title against Georgiy “Knight” Kichigin of Kazakhstan.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF VALOR is available at www.onefc.com.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a $240,000 contribution from the Government of Italy to help 6,500 displaced people in Marawi to rebuild their livelihoods and access nutritious foods.

The Government of Italy’s contribution to WFP will support families over three months, providing them with cash assistance in exchange for their participation in livelihoods projects focused on fisheries and farming,

“WFP is grateful to the Government of Italy for their continued generous support to our recovery operations to address the food security and nutrition needs of communities affected by the Marawi crisis,” said Stephen Gluning, WFP Representative and Country Director. “Thanks to Italian support, WFP will be able to provide conditional cash assistance to 6,500 beneficiaries, complementing the Philippine Government’s operations.”

Ortigas Malls is all abuzz, ready to bring mall-goers the Rhythm of Love with fun activities and surprises happening all across Greenhills, Tiendesitas, and Estancia.

All three malls are set to surprise their patrons with Flowers of Love to accompany their Valentine’s dining and shopping experiences with great deals and select lucky recipients of special roses on February 14.

(L-R): LG Philippines Product Manager Angelica Dumlao, National Museum of the Philippines Director Jeremy Barns, CESO III, LG Philippines Vice President for Home Entertainment Mr. Jongnam An, Photographer and videographer Mr. Noel Guevara, LG Philippines Corporate Marketing Head Ms. Ana Marie Salapantan, and LG Philippines Marketing Communications Officer Mr. Kriztoff Dela Cruz.

As the world’s #1 OLED TV, global trailblazer LG Philippines demonstrated its leadership as it won a Silver Anvil for its campaign with the National Museum of the Philippines.

True to its commitment in helping promote education through technology, the Anvil-winning CSR campaign headlined a large donation in-kind to the National Museum of the Philippines, both in acknowledgement of its valuable work and to celebrate its newly opened National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Rizal Park.

Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (3^rd from right) celebrates the partnership with a handshake with Land Bank of the Philippines president and CEO Alex Buenaventura (3rd from left). They are joined by (L-R): Treasury and Trade Solutions country head Arlene Nethercott, Land Bank Treasury and Investment Banking Sector head Carel Halog, Citi ASEAN Treasury and Trade Solutions head Debopama Sen and Corporate and Investment Banking head Vikram Singh.

Citi, through Citibank Europe PLC, has signed an agreement with Land Bank of the Philippines to be the exclusive payment service provider for cross border solutions via Citi’s WorldLink® Payment Services. The partnership enables Land Bank to extend their payment service networks to include over 40 currencies, allowing the government-owned bank to deliver funds to beneficiaries around the globe in the currency that they need.

The Future of Smartphones: What we know so far about Vivo’s 2019 opening salvo

In 2018, Vivo cemented its position as the innovator of the smartphone industry—always introducing breakthrough technology. From the Vivo X21, the first to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, to the NEX series that boasts of additional impressive features such as a huge screen-to-body ratio, to name one.

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