BLIMS INSTALLMENT FESTIVAL Dec 1-8, 2019

BLIMS is the furniture store that define lifestyles and shops the world for the latest and most elegant collections of furniture. Holiday is just around the corner and the much-awaited BLIMS INSTALLMENT FESTIVAL is now here Plus Buy Now PAY 2020 for selected major credit cards.

Get up to 24 mos. 0% interest (min. purchase of P25,000) on on all major credit cards from December 1-8, 2019.

Holidays taste better with the Electrolux Amazing Holideals Promo

Get up to 22% off on Electrolux kitchen appliances, washing machines and more!

Holiday dishes are set to taste even better this Christmas when you take home an Electrolux kitchen appliance at the Electrolux Amazing Holideals promo! Don’t miss out on these fantastic freebies and discounts on Electrolux home appliances.

Prepare delicious dishes this holiday season with great deals on Electrolux kitchen appliances at the Electrolux Amazing Holideals promo. Happening this October 1 to December 31, 2019, don’t miss out on fantastic freebies and discounts on Electrolux and White-Westinghouse appliances available in leading appliance stores nationwide.

Amazing treats await as Electrolux is giving away fantastic freebies and discounts upon purchase of selected Electrolux kitchen appliances!

Get a free 60cm EFT6510X Range Hood when you purchase an Electrolux EKI64500OX Induction Hob with Electric Oven Cooking Range, which gives you the advantage of induction and oven cooking at the same time.

Make special moments more ‘lit’ with the SAMSUNG Galaxy A-series

A smartphone is an essential tool for Generation Z to connect to the world. As digital natives, they need the right device to elevate their experience and create better content when they go online. The Samsung A-series was built for this “Era of Live” to help Gen Z up their mobile experience. It is packed with features that can turn ordinary moments into fun-filled and memorable ones.

Here are some situations when the A-series smartphones can serve as the best companion for the tech-savvy:

OFW Guide: how to avoid illegal recruiters when finding job abroad

In hopes of landing great career opportunities and providing better lives for their families, aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) had to spend a hefty amount of money, do a lot of paperwork, and leave their loved ones back in the Philippines.

However, not everyone is as lucky as they thought. With more and more Filipinos willing to secure a job outside the country, many of them were deceived by unauthorized recruitment agencies – false documents, assigned with a different job from what was promised, and robbed of their hard-earned money. Just like this guy in this video:

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The quest for health and a natural look boosts sales of beauty products in Asia

Kantar, the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company, announced that key drivers of growth in the Asia beauty market are natural ingredients that help consumers achieve good skin health, makeup that helps people obtain a natural look, and skincare products aimed at male shoppers. The Beauty Trends in Asia report highlights the key drivers behind the +8% growth in beauty product sales between 2017-18 compared to +4% for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) as a whole, while sales of personal care products in the region continue to outperform the total FMCG market.

"Asian people believe health is almost twice as important to their happiness as having more money," says Ashley Kang, Head of Beauty Sector at Kantar Worldpanel division. "They see what they put on their skin as a health supplement – and this has changed the products and benefits they desire. They are extremely knowledgeable too, so brands must be transparent in their communications. The wellness trend is also encouraging certain emerging formats to thrive."

The holiday rush and banking errands are definitely not a good mix.

Yesterday, I dropped by the bank to deposit and transfer money. But what usually takes only around five to 10 minutes became an hour of waiting in line. There were only two tellers present to serve around 20 people when I came in.

I knew banks are extra busy around this time of the year so I kept postponing my banking errands for a week to avoid the long lines. But I had no choice but to endure it until yesterday as I had to meet payment deadlines.

Because of the long delay, I had to skip lunch just to wait in line...that really made me very grouchy, who isn't especially on an empty stomach.  I had to quickly rush back to the office to make sure I got in before my lunch break finishes.  Now I had to squeeze in my lunch in 5 minutes just to make it in time.

Really that is a waste of time, and when you’re on a tight schedule like me, getting stranded in the bank for an hour can be so frustrating and troublesome especially when you have to carve out from the little time you have to catch up on missed errands and obligations.

A week of inclusion, caring, and giving

True to its commitment of empowering people, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, recently held its Corporate Responsibility Week (CR Week), an annual global event wherein employees from AXA entities all over the world come together to give their time and resources to help local charities and good causes.

“In the Philippines, we have chosen health, social inclusion, and disaster preparedness as our areas of focus this year,” said chief human resources officer Jaspreet Kakar. 

Spotify teams up with Jose Mari Chan and Tatak Pinoy All-Stars on First Asia-made Holiday Single

What is Christmas in the Philippines without Jose Mari Chan’s beautiful holiday songs ringing throughout the nation? Today, Spotify has partnered with this legendary crooner and some of the hottest OPM artists to deliver an early gift under the tree; a fresh rendition of his 1990 classic “A Perfect Christmas”. Available exclusively to stream on Spotify,  “A Perfect Christmas” sees Jose Mari Chan teaming up with Ben&Ben, December Avenue, I Belong to the Zoo, Julie Anne San Jose and Moira Dela Torre who each bring their own unique sound to the track. The Single will feature on Spotify’s Paskong Pinoy playlist.

“We are thrilled to be working with Jose Mari Chan and these talented OPM artists for the launch of Spotify’s first Asia-made Holiday Single. Christmas is one of the biggest cultural moments in the Philippines and we want to celebrate it with our listeners,” says Kossy Ng, Artist & Label Marketing Lead, Spotify, Southeast Asia. She adds, “We kick-started 2019 with a relaunch of our flagship OPM playlist Tatak Pinoy and we’re excited to end the year with yet another big OPM moment, which is a testimony to our continued support of the thriving local music scene!”