Ja Miguel

With the overwhelming number of squads who joined and tried to outwit one another, 45 Teams will advance to the Playoffs of the biggest Rules of Survival Tournament in the country hosted by NIMO TV.   The 2-Day qualifiers happened in 3 venues around the metro, with over 300 squads from different caliber showed up to prove their worth and secure a slot in the playoffs.  “The qualifier brought out the best among the best this is just a preview of what will happen in the coming playoffs and finals“ Henry Zhao, NIMO TV Overseas Executive.  “We want to discover squads who have the grit to compete on a professional level, “ Zhao added. The 15 qualified squads of each venue will compete in the playoffs this December 1 & 2, 2018. The top 4 squads per branch will move to the finals together with the top 2 squads of the whole tournament. The crowd favorite will also earn a slot and will complete the 15 squads who will compete in the finals. Winners of the Rules of Su...

Senatorial candidate  Angelo Castro De Alban  was raised in Bulacan and grew up surrounded by people who are underprivileged. Due to his natural curiosity to heights, he had to undergo two head stitches surgeries for falling from three-floor high tree house and a mango tree.  Angelo is from a family of lawyers and teachers. His grandfather is a lawyer while his grandmother is a public school teacher. His Father is also a lawyer and his mother, a former flight stewardess and purser with Philippine Airlines, is now a public school catechist. All his three other siblings and sister-in-law are all teachers. He graduated as the High School Student Council President of St. Mary's College of Meycauayan, Bulacan in 1998. He proceeded to attend the University of Santo Tomas for his Bachelor's Degrees in Journalism, Law and Masters of law. Angelo handles criminal and civil cases around the country travelling to Ceub, Palawan and Cagayan De Oro regularly. He was the lawyer fo...

Discomfort , days of waiting and, sometimes, tears are only some of the things constipated people go through on a daily basis. You know that expression, "It looks like you're constipated" referring to your facial expression? that means you have a pained look; an expression that conveys you've been suffering. The suffering is real. There is no pleasure derived from constipation. A person is supposed to poop everyday or at least regularly, not twice a week. Moving your bowels should give you a feeling of relief, not pain and more suffering. So how do you know you're constipated? here are some common signs: 1. You poop less than three times a week 2. Your poop is painful, drk and dark 3. You're always gassy 4. Bleeding 5. You need a laxative to poop It's not true that taking laxatives is an unhealthy habit. There is no evidence that use of stimulant laxatives leads to serious health problems. With decades of clinica...

A childhood favorite turns 60! Chupa Chups , an iconic confectionery brand enjoyed in over 150 countries, celebrates its birthday the #ForeverFun way. As a homage to the roots of the brand, a 1950s themed party was organized in Bonifacio High Street on November 9, 2018. For Chupa Chups , fun is for life, not just for kids. While adults may feel the pressure to grow up, Chupa Chups encourages everyone to hold on to all the good stuff and keep the inner kid alive. The entire party exudes fun, from its neon decorations to entertaining games to good food. Further excitement was made when a big surprise was announced during the event. To add even more fun to the brand’s classic lollipops, unique gums, and colorful jellies, the newest Chupa Chups Super Mega Lolly was made available for the first time in Southeast Asia. The Super Mega Lolly is Chupa Chups’ biggest product offering to date. It resembles a giant lollipop, inside are 40 assorted-flavored lollipops that just ...

This Christmas, SM Aura Premier   takes customers on a stunning  holiday  expedition  to the sparkling wild. Life-size installations of majestic creatures from the safari  and glittering stars  and lights   in hues of gold and green  found their way to  the gigantic Christmas tree  display at the mall’s Main Atrium . During the  tree lighting ceremony, the audience was treated to an African-inspired ensemble, with a drum circle and dancers decked as the animals of the wild. The program was capped off by an elegant aerial dance display, signalling the lighting of the tree.  Christmas is all about magic, and after last year’s Under the Sea Digital Underwater Experience , SM Aura   pushes the envelope  of art   even  further by creating an immersive  display in partnership with Huawei Mobile Philippines  called,  “ Prism of Lights. ”   Here, mallgoers can experience the interactive ...

Travelling has been one of my stress reliever for the past few months. There are things that can happen unexpectedly but if you are prepared then it's a lot convenient. If you are insured just like Malayan Travel Master then you can lessen the damage and hassle of fixing the problem. L ost passport, lost luggage, accidents abroad, third party property damage—these are just some of the unforeseen but possible inconveniences and emergencies that can occur when travelling. Protect yourself and have worry-free travels with Malayan Insurance  Travel Master. Travel Master offers the most comprehensive international travel insurance available in the Philippines  courtesy of our extensive network of worldwide emergency centers. Check  https://www.malayan.com/products/packaged/travel-master   for more details.

There's nothing more magical than unicorns, rainbows and candy-colored dreams as SM MEGAMALL delighted shoppers with dreaming and magical #ChristmasSMoments at the launch of it's Dreamagination: A Magical Holiday Spectacle celebration last November 8, held at the Mega Fashion Hall. " Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with a theme that surpasses the grandness of the previous year. We are very excited with this holiday season because we know our customers would love this year's colorful and magical theme, " said Christian Mathay ( SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations ) . At the media launch hosted by Tim Yap and Karla Aguas, the mall unveiled it's 45-foot Christmas centerpiece, adorned with candy-colored jewels, rainbows, and iconic unicorn and toy soldier dolls. SM MEGAMALL welcomed the holidays with whimsical performances by local and international acrobats, such as the Twin Ballerinas Annika and Tisha; Eric Aranas ...

Mylan , one of the world’s leading global pharmaceutical companies, in association with the Hepatology Society of Philippines (HSP), launched an awareness campaign for Hepatitis C in the country. The BEATHepC (Become educated, aware, tested and treated) campaign aims at spreading awareness about the disease. It will include dissemination of information through pamphlets and promoting screening among Filipinos at risk. The Department of Health (DoH) estimates that around 1% of the Filipino population has chronic hepatitis C 1 . According to the 2010 study on Global Burden of Disease by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, university of Washington viral hepatitis causes 1 million deaths each year in the Asia Pacific region. Hepatitis C is endemic in the Philippines and there is a lack of awareness about viral hepatitis and its transmission, prevention, screening, and management among patients, public, and healthcare providers. Spe...

Ortigas & Company makes the holidays extra-sweet with the launch of the first and only Christmas Candy Cake at the ultimate shopping destination, Greenhills , which opens to the public on November 8. All set to delight the young and the young-at-heart from November 8, 2018 to January 6, 2019, the biggest Christmas Candy Cake, located at the VMall Lobby, will be filled to the brim with all the candy one can possibly dream of. Imagine a Christmas candy cake full of every candy you can ever think of—gum drops, butterballs, eclairs, hard candy, chocolate bars, fudge, in an assortment of sizes, shapes, and colors—filling the four-layer 30-feet high cake. To make things more exciting for its launch, guests can enjoy a Willy Wonka performance, with visions of a chocolate factory coming alive right before their eyes. As an added Christmas bonus, golden tickets will also be scattered around the mall for mall-goers to find. Lucky winners will be able to claim special prizes if they ...

Ortigas & Company’s award-winning Christmas spectacle—the first of its kind in the Philippines—returns this year as the Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel opens to the public on November 6. Set to light up the premier developer’s Ortigas East estate, the Christmas Tunnel will warm hearts and delight the senses with a captivating light display playing alongside some of the yuletide season’s well-loved hits. Ortigas & Company is gearing up for another exhilarating show as the Christmas Tunnel marks its second run with new arrangements and a flashier show for more artistic and musical flair. With this show, families and friends who will troop to Ortigas East are sure to feel the joy of the Christmas season. The Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel, which bagged two Stevie Awards in the recent International Business Awards for Real Estate Marketing Campaign of the Year and Re- Branding/Brand Renovation of the Year, promises a one-of-a-kind experience with i...

Following the warm welcome to its Manila debut and the success of its openings at the Fort Entertainment Complex, Bonifacio Global City, and Top of the Glo, Glorietta, Rico’s Lechon launches its biggest branch yet! Located at the 1st Level, Food Village Bulding B of Tiendesitas, Ortigas East, Barangay Ugong in Pasig, the newest branch of Rico’s Lechon features a whopping 733 square-meter space which can hold up to 300 seating capacity. The newest establishment houses seven VIP rooms which are named after a variety of districts within Cebu. More than its eye-catching tropical interiors with an infusion of wooden furnishings and touches, the Roasting Pit—an anticipated attraction for visitors of the vicinity—in Rico’s Lechon Tiendesitas is much bigger, which can hold up to twenty full-size lechons. Find a larger Chopping Area where you can view the mouthwatering half a kilo, quarter-kilo, or one full kilo order of spicy or regular lechon, before it reaches your table....

Shopee , the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Jose Mari Chan as its new Christmas Ambassador in line with the return of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Affectionately known as the Father of Philippine Christmas music, the singer-songwriter made his debut as the official Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale campaign ambassador at the kickoff event held at Glorietta 2 on October 25, where he made a special appearance and performed Christmas carols to hundreds of mall patrons. As the face of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Jose Mari Chan also stars in Shopee’s latest Christmas television commercial that will screen nationwide starting October 26. Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee, said, “Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the Philippines, and Filipino shoppers are known to start their holiday shopping earlier. In line with this, we are once again bringing ...

Christmas isn’t just about being with family members and close friends. It’s also a great time to reconnect with people we don’t see often, like our relatives who live out of town or friends who reside far away. Giving is the essence of the season. We love to give gifts to people we love — our parents, family members, barkada, employees, neighbors, colleagues and even strangers. But this feeling can be ruined by external factors like traffic and lack of time. Who has the time to shop for gifts all day when you have so many things to do at home and at work? Leading health and beauty retailer, Watsons, helps solve this problem by being the one-stop destination for the best customized and themed gift sets for everyone in your gift list, whether your loved one is into health, fitness, skin care, hair styling, basic essentials and so on. Watsons has a wide selection of health and beauty gift sets that will make your holiday shopping easier and more convenient. ...

General Nutrition Centers (GNC Philippines), a leading nutrition and wellness brand, announces it is now BIGGER, BETTER and STRONGER. GNC, a pioneer in the health and supplement industry, has been in the Philippines since 1994 and now operates around 40 stores throughout the country. All stores in the Philippines now offer a premium shopping experience and will be updated to align with those in GNC Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Key enhancements include: a wider selection of new, exciting and innovative products that will cater to every member of the family; extensive training of store staff about the products offered; excellent customer service; and door-to-door delivery through the company’s online marketplaces and logistics partners in the region. GNC believes in connecting its customers to their best selves via a premium assortment of health, wellness and performance products, including sports nutrition supplements, weight management supplements, vitamins, herbs a...