LIFESTYLE
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Filipino Bloggers Network holds 10th Annual Thanksgiving Party
It was a decade ago when the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active Philippine-based community of bloggers and influencers in the country, held its first-ever Thanksgiving Party in a hotel in Quezon City. This coming December 12, FBN will hold its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Party virtually to reacquaint with fellow members around the country and reminisce 120 months of challenges and cheers; 3,650 days of networking; countless stories, and priceless memories. Although the gathering will still be online just like last year, FBN members anticipate the annual get-together as an opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old pals they have not seen for…
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Let’s go digital, ngayon na!
Hindi lang ang buhay ng mga tao ang nagbago makaraang tumama ang COVID-19 na pandemya sa buong mundo noong nakaraang taon. Maraming namatay, nawalan ng negosyo, at dahil walang negosyo, marami din ang nawalan ng trabaho. Marami din ang natigil sa pag-aaral at pagtuturo dahil nagsara ang mga paaralan. Gayunpaman, nakasira man sa maraming aspeto ng buhay ang sakit na ito, mayroon din namang kung tawagin ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray na nagsilbing “silver lining” sa kabila ng mga masaklap na mga pangyayari. Napilitan mag-isip ang marami kung paano mabubuhay, ang mga negosyante nag-isip din dahil marami sa kanila sa negosyo din umaasa ng ikabubuhay ng kanilang pamilya. Mabuti…
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REX Education’s Edukampyon Local Governance Webinar Series
The barangay is the basic level of governance or political unit that exists only in the Philippines. It serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community. Recognizing their role as duty-bearers, Rex Education and the Center for Local Governance and Professional Development, Inc. (CLGPD) created the Edukampyon Local Governance Webinar Series. With the call, “Alamin. Matuto. Makilahok,” the webinar series focused on helping barangay officials and local government units (LGUs) in deepening their understanding of their roles as public servants. “What we aim for everyone to see is how policies and guidance from the top levels of our government…
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Uncomplicated Banking with Sterling Bank of Asia
Sterling Bank of Asia, one of the country’s leading thrift banks, offers a more accessible and easy-to-maintain bank account through its Solo Savings Account. As the Bank continues to enable its current customers to perform banking transactions from the comforts of their homes or offices, interested new customers can also enjoy the same services by opening their own Sterling Bank account through their website. “We are extending our excellent service to those unbanked, especially during this time, by making it easier and safer for them to open and manage their accounts through our digital facilities,” said Mr. Cecilio San Pedro, Sterling Bank’s President and CEO. “Whether they choose to visit…
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Sterling Bank of Asia Supports San Juan’s BJMP Livelihood Program
Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) has selected San Juan City’s Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) as one of this year’s beneficiaries of their annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the KindHeart Gives Campaign. Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) of San Juan City’s BJMP showcased their craftsmanship in their Parol-Making Project, which also serves as an opportunity for them to support themselves and their families financially. The “parol”, which is one of the most iconic symbols of Filipino Christmas, is a staple decoration in most houses. “The parol is a great expression of the Filipinos’ faith and hope,” said Cecilio San Pedro, SBA’s President and CEO. “We’d like to…
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Surviving the Pandemic with Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings
The uncertainties that came with the global health pandemic led to the financial stress that altered the lifestyle of many Filipinos. For close to two years since the global COVID-19 pandemic started, many lost their jobs and had to make do with what little savings they had stashed away. A study titled “State of Banking and Financial Wellness” commissioned by US-based research firm Forrester, indicated that more than half of Filipinos identified building their savings as one of their top concerns regarding personal finance. The desire to have the money safely stashed when rainy days come is shared by every Filipino—regardless of stature in life or the money they earn.…
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Goodbye and thank you, Converge! Hello, Aurora!
It’s been a while! This title has been sitting in my draft since June. I got so busy with work and other stuff that I forgot about it already. Well, I think now is the time to really say goodbye, Converge. The blog I wrote about how to check your Converge billing statement remains at the top spot of the most read article here. Sadly, we’ve moved on! With the growing number of complaints about their service, we have decided to change our internet provider. Converge disconnection process The disconnection process was easy. I just went to their office with the device, cables, and remote control and told them that…
