What To Get Your Dad This Christmas

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Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for—after all, what gift is good enough for the man who has provided for you after all these years? This Christmas, it’s time to show your appreciation for everything your dad has done for you, with thoughtful presents tailored to his interests. 

Whether your dad is into exploring the outdoors, tinkering with new gadgets, or fixing things around the house, these are Christmas gift ideas he will surely appreciate. From December 14 to 20, Shopee is offering discounts up to 65% off on the best gifts for your dad!

Keep on fighting: The admirable heroism of MVP Group’s frontliners

It’s been eight months since the quarantine began and the lives of people have drastically changed. While some have managed to ease into a new normal life at home, others are still out there risking their own lives to either save other people or make life much more comfortable for those who are staying at home.

In medical institutions under the MVP Group’s Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, staff under the COVID-19 crisis teams run the risk of contracting the dreaded disease themselves. While the hospitals take every possible precaution to shield its healthcare workers from the virus—including the appropriate PPEs (personal protective equipment), stringent hospital safety measures, and meticulous airflow management—the frontliners still have a non-zero chance of infection.

Staff nurses Roselle Gale Arranz of the Manila Doctors Hospital and Glyza Cris Iguban of St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City are among the many brave men and women in the medical field who have unfortunately contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty. Roselle shares her fears and frustrations when she found out about her COVID-positive status, "Naiyak ako, siyempre. Inisip ko: All this time, nag-aalaga ako ng may sakit, pero ngayong ako na ang may sakit, mag-isa lang ako.”

Christmas Tradition of MMFF Continues in 2020 Online Via Upstream

The film industry is one who suffered the most when this pandemic hit. And with the normal movie viewing still limited or even unavailable for many, film festivals were greatly affected as well. But for the annual Metro Manila Film Festival which is the most anticipated movie tradition in the Philippines, it endures and adjusts to the new normal by going online.

This year would have been the 46th season  and is celebrated with fan meets, mall tours, and grand parade which are all halted this year as part of health safety protocols. Despite this huge change, the MMFF 2020 will now focus on reaching to viewers via online streaming which is now the way movies of this year are released.

Dumagats cry foul over false accusations by Masungi Georeserve; seek help to uphold the rule of law

In a press conference held today, Tribal leaders of the Kaksaan Ne Dumaget De Antipolo, Inc., lambasted the officials of the Masungi Georeserve headed by Benjamin Dumaliang, President of the Blue Star Construction and Development Corp. and operator of Masungi, for accusing them as land grabbers, squatters and illegal loggers who caused the flood in Marikina recently.

“Masungi is lying. They are the ones, together with the military, who forcefully intruded into our property and fenced it off as part of the Masungi last October 2020. And if it were not for the help of Retired Gen. Luizo Ticman since the early 1990’s, we would have lost by force most of our ancestral homeland,” stressed tribal chieftain Ernesto Doroteo, a Bayaning Filipino Awardee in 2006. 

Weekends well-spent with Kapuso Weekend Watchfest

Beginning December 11, finish the week right with well-loved GMA dramas only on Kapuso Weekend Watchfest!

Ten episodes in bite-sized clips of “The Rich Man’s Daughter”, “Someone to Watch over Me”, and “Let the Love Begin” are uploaded weekly on GMA Network’s official Facebook page.

Facebook users now have the chance to watch “The Rich Man’s Daughter,” the ground-breaking 2015 drama series that bravely tackled lesbianism on Philippine TV. Rhian Ramos showcases her versatility as an actress as she breathes life to the main character, Jade. Everyone’s perspective of her life and her persona will change once she finds love with another woman (Glaiza de Castro). Episodes of The Rich Man’s Daughter are uploaded every Friday at 3PM.

Intel is giving away as much as Php100,000! Here’s how

Intel is starting this holiday season with a promo! With every single purchase of the 10th Gen Core i3/i5 Processors, you are qualified to win exciting prizes such as Php 100,000 of PayMaya credits, Sodexo vouchers, gadgets, and many more!

Participating products in the promo are Intel Core i3-10100, Intel Core i3-10100F, Intel Core i5-10400, Intel Core i5-10400F, Intel Core i5-10500, Intel Core i5-10600, Intel Core i5-10600KF, and Intel Core i5-10600KA. Any single purchase of any of these products from November 27 to December 25, 2020, entitles the buyer to a raffle entry. This promo can be availed at all participating Intel resellers nationwide.  

Save the Children Philippines launches eSave Natin ang Pasko

Christmas is the most awaited season for most Filipinos, especially children, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way the upcoming holidays will be celebrated—it’s going digital!

Save the Children Philippines is launching eSave Natin ang Pasko, an online fundraising campaign that encourages everyone to unite in saving the Christmas spirit through a series of joyous and meaningful activities to provide joy and hope to children. These include 22 million learners, who have been experiencing major challenges such as the lack of access to learning materials and internet connection, as they struggle to learn from home.  

The proceeds of the Christmas fundraising campaign will support the learning needs of children in poor households in Metro Manila, typhoon-stricken places in Eastern Visayas, and the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. It will also support children with disabilities, those from indigenous communities and from hard to reach areas.

Over PHP 30 million of prizes to be given away at GCash's Merry GCash Promo!

There’s about 30 million reasons to celebrate Christmas this 2020, and it’s just by using the GCash app!

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, is giving away over PHP 30 million in prizes and surprises with its  biggest holiday promo yet, Merry GCash!

It is indeed ChristMAS KAYA with GCash because by just simply using the app -- buying load, sending money, shopping using scan-to-pay, and doing other transactions -- customers can win daily gifts up to PHP 5,000, and also get a chance to win  smartphones, TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and more at the grand raffle!

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray conducted patient home visits in Colombia with Smile Train partner, Factory of Smiles last November.

Catch Smile Train Global Ambassador, Catriona Gray as she shares her experience with Smile Train Colombia on this exclusive video interview below: 

Globally, 540 babies are born with a cleft every day. Smile Train is committed to providing access to proper cleft care treatment and financial assistance even during the pandemic. In addition to life-changing surgery, Smile Train’s local medical partners provide essential care, such as speech therapy, emotional support, nutrition services, and orthodontic care, to ensure that children have the opportunity to lead full and productive lives.

The iPhone 12 is Here, and You’ll Love it More with Globe 5G

Much like any other new iPhone series, the arrival of the iPhone 12 has been hotly anticipated by fans worldwide including the Philippines. Now, the long wait is over and devotees can finally get their hands on the only phone they want, choosing from four new models – the iPhone 12, Mini, Pro, and Pro Max. While the revamped design, new color choices, and wireless charging system are all notable, the most exciting addition to the iPhone 12 is its 5G capability, which enables users to do more with their phones at the lightning-fast speeds that the cutting-edge technology affords.

With Globe’s continued expansion of its 5G services in Metro Manila as well as key cities in Visayas and Mindanao, more users around the country can enjoy the countless enhanced experiences that the new iPhone offers in gaming, streaming, virtual reality, and more.