In today’s digital age, where snapping photos with smartphones has  become the norm, there remains a timeless allure to capturing the essence of family love and  connection in a professional studio setting. While smartphone snapshots are perfect for everyday moments, there’s something special about preparing for a portrait shoot with your family. It’s an  opportunity to step into an environment where every detail is carefully crafted to immortalize the  bonds you share.  For Filipinos, family is at the core of their culture, and preserving memories through professional ..read more

The AIA Group, Asia’s leading insurance company, in cooperation with its Philippines-based business unit, AIA Philippines (formerly AIA Philam Life) and UK-based English Premier League professional football club Tottenham Hotspur, are teaming up to support the ICanServe Foundation through a charity match with Luton Town on 30 March 2024.  ICanServe is an advocacy group of breast cancer survivors and volunteers in the Philippines. They were selected by AIA Philippines to be the beneficiary of the football match.  Signed team shirts of Tottenham Hotspur worn by the players during the ..read more

The life insurance company’s NBAPE amounted to a total of Php 10.54 billion for 2023 Pru Life UK ranks number one in the life insurance industry in the Philippines, garnering the highest New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) as reflected in the recently released Insurance Commission (IC) report as of 31 December 2023. The report shows that Pru Life UK achieved an impressive NBAPE of Php 10.54 billion for 2023 representing 11% growth. The company broadened the gap with the closest competitor by a margin of Php 472 million. NBAPE serves as the universally accepted performance metric u ..read more

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) urges policymakers, educators, community leaders, and stakeholders to prioritize readership and literacy initiatives, while also involving parents in efforts to make reading more accessible to all segments of the population. This call follows the release of the 2023 National Readership Survey (NRS) results, showing a notable decline in non-school book readership among Filipino adults and children. The survey revealed adult readership at 42% and children at 47% in 2023. Access to books emerged as the primary reason for the decline, with limited awarene ..read more

Dive into the best dry season ever with the hottest 0% interest deals on your ideal air conditioners and refrigerators This summer season, keeping our homes comfortable against the hot days ahead is a priority; but beating the heat with cooling appliances can take a toll on your wallet, especially with electricity bills going through the roof.  A 2022 study by Clasp revealed that 62 percent of the surveyed Filipino consumers frequently cut back on using air conditioners to manage energy costs, however, if you are looking for a way to stay cool while saving money, one step you can consid ..read more

Conquer the hot weather with your dream air-conditioners, refrigerators, fans, chillers, and other home devices and enjoy the back-in-a-limited-time 0% interest promo! As the summer sun turns up the heat this dry season, Home Credit Philippines, one of the country’s leading consumer finance companies, is here to help you conquer the hot weather with the coolest offer on a range of home appliances and gadgets so you can enjoy this time of the year with comfort and savings. From March 15 to May 31, 2024, you can take advantage of the amazing 0% interest rate on summer essentials, such as inver ..read more

Coming up with a wholesome meal plan could be a struggle for both experienced and new cooks alike — especially a healthy one! Scrolling through social media for a recipe worth trying could be mind-numbing. Search results for a “healthy meal” would most likely just lead to multiple choices of greens; and a drastic change in diet like this could be intimidating for most. Adapting to a flexitarian diet can be an easier approach. This is a semi-vegetarian diet that increases the consumption of plant or plant-based foods and beverages, along with smaller meat portions. Veega provides a variety of ..read more

Kids and teens nowadays exhibit remarkable proficiency in digital technology. Their natural adaptability and early exposure to screens significantly contribute to their digital fluency. To nurture their skills further, Power Mac Center (PMC), through its official training arm Basecamp, has launched Creativity Camp: Workshop for Kids & Teens.  The primary goal of the program is to empower young learners and foster their digital creativity and critical thinking skills. Creativity Camp provides engaging and age-appropriate digital courses covering topics such as digital art, calligraphy ..read more

More than 20 women driver and riders from Grab and MOVE IT were recognized at the recent Babae Ako, Babiyahe Ako: Women’s Month Event 2023 Grab Philippines and partner motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT recognized their top female driver- and delivery-partners on Sunday, March 17, at the Babae Ako, Babiyahe Ako: Women’s Month Event. Recognized for their exemplary performance, high order and ride completion, and positive customer rating, the awardees stand as paragons of female excellence on the road.  Among the awardees is Veronica Arabe, a 66-year-old GrabTaxi driver-partner from Baguio ..read more

Customers also get 100% cash back and up to 125% coverage with PRULove Wealth Leading life insurer Pru Life UK launches a new product designed to provide Filipinos life insurance coverage while also allowing them to earn returns with rates comparable with those from a high-yielding time deposit. PRULove Wealth uniquely offers 4% annual cash payout, 100% cash back, and up to 125% insurance coverage.*    Regardless of market conditions, customers can rely on a guaranteed 4% annual payout based on the single premium paid. PRULove Wealth complements their traditional bank deposit ..read more