BPI Family Bag Best SME Bank Award for the Third Straight Year

It is a strong three-peat victory for BPI Family Savings Bank (BPI Family) as it bags for the third straight year the title Best SME Bank by Alpha Southeast Asia (SEA) Magazine.

BPI Family has set itself apart from other financial institutions in the Philippines with its unique commitment in making it easy for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to grow and expand their businesses.

“More than this award, the assurance that we are able to carry out our commitment in empowering MSMEs year on year is what we are most grateful for. This continues to inspire us here in BPI Family to aggressively enhance our processes, along with the innovation of both our products and communication strategies to reach more MSMEs and make it easy for them to achieve their growth potential,” shares BPI Family President TG Limcaoco.

National Geographic Channel Reveal The Mind's Power With Brain Games

Premiering on September 24, 2013, Tuesday at 9 PM is National Geographic Channel’s new series Brain Games, a show that explores the human mind’s powers of perception as well as the skills that it affords us. Using mind-boggling experiments, brainteasers, optical illusions and hard science, Brain Games shows viewers how the human brain works and how their lives are affected as a result.

NGC will be showing a Brain Games special on September 24 for its premiere. In the premiere episode, viewers are lured into the world of sleight of hand, of advanced card play and card magic, with a focus on the oldest card trick in the world, the Three Card Monte. Card performers will be revealing the secrets behind their tricks as well as exploring the psychology that allows people to be tricked. Also, the connection between human beings and primates will be highlighted, giving us a better understanding of our social interactions and dynamics, and how we perceive our relationships because we are hard-wired in a certain way.

ART IS A BANG: Trumpets returns with the magical musical The Bluebird of Happiness

What happens when two kids embark on a magical adventure to find happiness?

The Bluebird of Happiness follows the unforgettable adventure of poor kids Mytyl and Tyltyl search of a mythical creature called the bluebird of happiness. They are accompanied by their dog, their cat, and a candle in human form named "Light" who help them on their journey. Together, they explore wondrous and mysterious lands and meet interesting and enchanted characters in their quest for true happiness.

They visit "The Land of Memory" where they encounter their long dead grandparents, "The Palace of Night" where nightmares and horrors creep from dark corners, "The Forest" filled with trees who have a grudge against humans, "The Land of Luxury" that holds all kinds of riches and bounty, and "The Land of the Future" where sadness is unknown and “The Graveyard” where they must face their worst fears. Despite of all the places they visit they end up where they started and find that the "Bluebird of Happiness" is right in their own home. 

HEALTHY LYF: Show Off Your Dance Moves WIth Healthway Medical's Dance For Health

Get your kicks and groove with us! The Philippines’ premiere ambulatory service provider Healthway Medical is all set for their 16th Anniversary celebration as they bring you an exclusive healthy dance battle, “DANCE FOR HEALTH, a healthy way to live”.

The elimination rounds will kick off on September 26, 2013 at SMX Convention Center and October 26, 2013 at Alabang Town Center. The grand finals will be on November 23, 2013 at Glorietta Activity Center.

MUSIC LYF: The Power of Two Aiza and Charice

Sensational acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra and international singing discovery Charice is set to headline Power of Two this September 28 at the Araneta Coliseum. Aiza and Charice are all set to provide audiences an unforgettable musical extravaganza.

Helping the two are exceptional duos that further proves that indeed Power of Two is a strong force, even in music. Power of Two is the first time that WilbrosLive is teaming-up with ETalent Entertainment for the production of the concert. Sharing Musical Director chores are gifted musicians Troy Laureta and Ria Osorio. Gloc-9 and Abra will perform as guests in the concert.

Aiza, who packed the Big Dome last year with her silver anniversary concert Bente Singko, returns to the Coliseum to exhibit her artistry as a young icon of the local music scene. She is expected to perform old and current hits, given her unique acoustic, heartfelt, sincere touch.

Cheezify and Baconize Anything You Want With KFC

Food Trends may come and go, but bacona and chese will always be here to stay. These classic eats are so well-loved that one finds an excuse to add them to just about anything. Drizzle cheese and sprinkle bacon to literally anything and it automatically becomes a crown pleaser proving that everything is better with bacon and cheese after all.

KFC Philippines invites all their fans to their stores for a Cheezy Bacon Fest. Fans will be delighted to hear that the chicken they loved through the years has just gotten better as they are cheezified and baconized. Through Cheezy Bacon Fest, KFC fans and cheese and bacon lovers alike will now be able to indulge and satisfy in their most insatiable cravings as the world's most beloved foods are added to another classic, the KFC Fried Chicken.

MUSIC LYF: Marion Aunor Releases Album With Star Records

After being part of Himig Handog P-POP lovesongs, Marion Aunor is now officialy part of Star Records with the release of the debut self-titled album and is now ready to win more hearts with her original songs and covers. 

Though she is a newbie in the music industry, she said that her edge among others is her ability to write songs and her prowess in playing the piano where she would do most of her performance. And her talent isproven with her original songs which landed her a spot in major songwriting compeitions.

Singer-Songwriter Marion Aunor Releases Self-Titled Debut Album

Fast rising singer-songwriter Marion Aunor believes that her singing and songwriting skills will make her stand out among the many other talented Filipino singers. The Third place winner of "Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs 2013" is positive that she can carve  her niche in the music industry, especially with the new sound and unique flavor that highlights in her much awaited self-titled album released under Star Records.

HEALTHY LYF: 4 Reasons Why MILO is Good for Kids

Winning energy and chocomaltee goodness in every cup of MILO

For 49 years, MILO has championed health and wellness for generations of Filipino families with quality products that boast of big flavors and wholesome energy-giving nutrients. According to the recent Kantar Worldpanel Brand Footprint 2013 study, MILO has consistently ranked in the top 5 brands in the Philippines for both rural and urban households, cementing its reputation as a trusted and well-loved brand by kids and adults alike.

Having established itself as a local favorite among the youth, MILO does more than just provide a healthy source of energy for kids, but also advocates holistic development through sports. As a testament to MILO’s invaluable commitment to serving Filipino households, the brand shares the top 4 reasons why MILO is good for kids.

LAKBAYAN: TigerAir Launches Oktoberfest Promo

Tigerair, Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing low-cost carrier, rings in the “ber” months with a special treat: Buy 3, Get 2 Free! From now until September 20, purchase 3 tickets to any destination and get 2 tickets free of charge. Tickets bought on these dates may be used from October 1 to December 15, 2013.

“In addition to providing topnotch service, Tigerair is committed to providing our customers the most memorable experiences. Through this opportunity, we hope that we are able to give consumers the immeasurable joy of being together with their loved ones this holiday season,” says Olive Ramos, Tigerair Philippines President and CEO.

XSTIG: DLSU’s Improved Sikat II to compete in 26th World Solar Challenge

Sikat II was launched at its send-off as the country’s official participant to the 2013 World Solar Challenge, which will be held this October at Darwin, Australia.

The team is comprised of 50 mechanical and electrical engineering students plus six faculty members from De La Salle University. Additional improvements, which took a grueling seven months to complete, were applied to Sikat II. The vehicle was subject to test runs at Basa Airbase and SCTEX to ensure optimum performance.