Making the Best Happen: BPI My ePrepaid MasterCard wins the Best Payments Product in Asia award

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has recently won an award from The Asian Banker for the Best Payments Product in Asia for its revolutionary card, the BPI My ePrepaid MasterCard, an award fitting the bank’s new tagline “Make the Best Happen.”

Considered one of the most prestigious awards for banking and finance, the Asian Banker’s International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Award Programme uses a stringent three-month long evaluation process to determine the winners of each category based on a balanced and transparent scorecard. In particular, the Best Payments Product award is given to the bank whose product has shown exceptional merit in terms of market share, growth, overall product and operational excellence during the year.

EasyShop Now On Soft Launch For Online Sellers

Nelson Liao, Easyshop CEO

Online Shopping is very popular now in the Metro and in the Philippines. With more positive projections of mobile market booming exponentially, the market for online selling and shopping has got the attention.  

EasyShop.ph had their Seller’s Night Event last Saturday, May 17 in Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines. Inviting Online Sellers to join in and register now and soon to start business on June 2014. 

MUSIC LYF: April Boy's Legacy Continues With JC Regino

Son of the OPM Hitmaker April Boy Regino, JC Regino now comes forward as a full-pledged artist with a self-titled EP album under MCA Music. Having to tour with his father and grow up with his songs and musicality, JC has looked up to his dad as his inspiration and even has acquired the same high caliber vocal prowess like his father.

He was also prepped for the world of music by performing as front acts for his father in many of his concerts. His first attempt made him more determined JC to impress his greatest critic and finished “Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Aking Buhay” and “Di Na Ako Iibig Pang Muli” both included in their father-son album, “Idolstar” in 2010. That was also JC’s first foray into the music scene and got more fascinated with the ins and outs of the industry. 

Go, Glow, And Grow At Baby Blast year 5!

Rearing a child in this modern and terribly fast-paced environment is a challenge most parents have. You may be happy to see your child developing a skill in one developmental aspect, but he or she may be lacking in another. How do you identify problem areas and help him or her reach their full potential?

Outbox Media Production Agency once again invites you to the grandest family event of the year! Running on its 5th year, “BABY BLAST!” an annual event focusing on the importance of Early Head Start (EHS) Education, continues to bring together EHS advocates, teachers, doctors, parents and kids, through a fun-filled family event happening at the Trinoma Activity Center on May 25, 2014, from 10am-7pm.

Six promising OPM acts battle it out in “Dreams Get Real” talent search finals

Would it be a band, a boy band, or a solo act?

Getting a crack on being the next Original Pilipino Music (OPM) star are the Top 6 of “Dreams Get Real,” a music talent search organized by McJIM Classic Leather. Battling it out in the decisive grand finals slated on June 30 are Archetype, CK Arca, Dream of Pearl, Fifth Dynamics, JBK and Neo Domingo. 

In the run up for the grand finals, the Top 6 have recorded and released their debut singles in radio stations nationwide and be featured in MTV Pinoy for the month of June. A jury composed of music industry stalwarts led by project head and public relations executive Chris Cahilig and multi-awarded arranger Jonathan Ong of Sonic State Studio will take into consideration radio airplay, radio chart and Youtube views as well as overall potential in selecting the grand winner.

ART IS A BANG: 10 Things You Should Be Excited About Ballet Philippines' Sapphire Season

Ballet Philippines celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and they are making this a year a year worth celebrating with their Sapphire season. Here are 10 reason you should watch out for their season this year:

1. Opening our season is the award winning choreography of Agnes Locsin, LA REVOLUCION FILIPINA, with a libretto by Dennis Marasigan and set to the music of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. This "powerful and poignant" production will give you another reason to be honored to be born of the Filipino race.

Intel: Tablets and 2-in-1s will be key drivers of mobility growth in PH

Global leader in computing innovation Intel recently held the Intel Mobility Day to showcase the latest host of devices for increased connectivity and productivity. This year, Intel is set to drive its solid line of tablet devices and full-performance 2-in-1s to provide consumers options at the best value.

According to Intel Philippines country manager Calum Chisholm, the tablet market in the Philippines continues to increase exponentially and is expected to post a 40 percent growth this year. As both multinational companies and local game changers present more choices in Android and Windows platforms, Intel’s technology will remain the mark of excellence. Chisholm further adds that the company is working closely with its OEM partners to integrate its leading 64-bit technology to increase mobile performance and storage capacity.

Azkals Matchups In The AFC Challenge Cup Live From Maldives On ABS-CBN Sports+Action

ABS-CBN Sports + Action, a free TV channel that serves as your primary go-to hub for all the sporting events you care about, indulges football fans as it airs the group stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup held in Maldives with focus on the tournament’s group B, which includes the Azkals, the Philippine national team.

Each game, each goal, each cheer counts for the Azkals in this year’s Challenge Cup as the country’s national football team looks to improve on their third-place record in 2012’s AFC Challenge Cup. At the same time, the winner of the tournament will earn a spot in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

EasyShop.ph Sellers’ Night Event Set This Saturday

A new online marketplace, EasyShop.ph will have a Seller’s Night Event on Saturday, May 17 in Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines.

The pre-launch event, which is set at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., hopes to attract online sellers and merchants who want to be among the first to be featured in the website. Freebies and prizes will be given away to those who will attend the occasion.

MUSIC LYF: KYLA shares her journey to home

New album “Journey” out in the market via PolyEast Records

After a long break from releasing music, the country’s R&B princess Kyla is back full force with a stronger R&B sound and a passion for showing emotions through her music. Her debut in 2000 up to this date have talked so much celebrated as one of the most uniquely talented artists of her generation, but the new album “Journey” via PolyEast Records proves that she still holds the title.

“I have come from a long journey to finally release a new album again and I can say, it feels to great to be back. This new album brings so much excitement and fulfillment in my career that now I have a family of my own, I’m back to what I love doing the most—singing and recording songs for my fellow music lovers” she adds.