NBA and Smart Launch NBA's Official Destination In The Philippines

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and digital services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) today announced the relaunch of NBA.com/Philippines, the league’s official digital destination in the country.  Today’s announcement builds on the NBA and Smart’s existing partnership to provide Smart subscribers with access to NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service, and NBA.Smart, Smart’s over-the-top service that livestreams NBA TV Philippines, a localized version of the NBA’s dedicated 24/7 channel.

The online NBA destination will offer Filipino fans access to game highlights, stats, standings, scores, schedules and more.  In addition, NBA.com/Philippines will offer localized content, including recaps and analysis from its roster of sports reporters and basketball personalities, as well as a weekly podcast titled “NBA Hype Squad,” which will feature discussions hosted by local influencers about the latest league news.  As part of Smart’s promotions, the network will provide its prepaid and postpaid subscribers access to editorial content on NBA.com/Philippines without incurring data charges.

Three Months On: World Vision assisted 64,000 people affected by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses

Three months since typhoons Rolly (international name Goni) and Ulysses (international name Vamco) ravaged Luzon, World Vision in the Philippines continues its emergency response in partnership with the local government and like-minded agencies to help families bounce back from the succeeding calamities. To date, World Vision has reached over 64,000 people, including 23,000 children.

“Our timely intervention in the Bicol Region, Metro Manila, Isabela and Cagayan provinces has helped children, who are at the heart of what we do, to cope from the impact of typhoons Rolly and Ulysses,” shared Rommel V. Fuerte, World Vision national director who recently visited and witnessed the situation of affected families in Albay.

Grab launches second cloud kitchen in Sampaloc, Manila

GrabKitchen offers wider food variety from eight partnering merchants to Manila foodies
Through GrabKitchen, customers can order from different restaurants and pay one delivery fee
With its cloud kitchen set-up, GrabKitchen provides merchant-partners a cost efficient opportunity to expand their business

A year after the launch of its maiden GrabKitchen branch in the Philippines, Grab today announced the launch of its second cloud kitchen. 

Located in Sampaloc, Manila, GrabKitchen brings together eight brands to provide more food choices to consumers It also aims to provide food entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch their brands in new locations with a lower set up1 cost and to reach a wider base of customers through GrabFood.

“GrabKitchen is a reflection of our desire to delight consumers and to support food and beverage entrepreneurs to grow their business in the digital economy. Our first GrabKitchen has enabled merchants to establish their brands in Makati, where they didn’t used to have a physical store, with minimal upfront investments.. At the same time, it has also provided food lovers the option to enjoy different cuisines they love in a single order, and pay one delivery fee. We hope to bring the same benefits to consumers and businesses through the opening of our Sampaloc branch, “ said Grab Philippines Head of Deliveries EJ Dela Vega.

Top supermarkets offer big rewards when you pay with PayMaya QR

Grocery shopping this February is more rewarding when you go cashless as PayMaya teams up with the biggest supermarkets in the country to give you a safer and more convenient experience when purchasing your daily essentials with PayMaya QR. 

Until February 28, 2021, you can get up to P250 in cashback when you #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR at your go-to supermarkets including Mercury Drug, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Super8, Waltermart, AllDay, and South Emerald, among so many others. To know the full list of participating supermarkets, visit http://pymy.co/FebGroceryQRCashback.

All you have to do is #ScanToPay at least P1,000 for your everyday purchases to get a P50 cashback. You can enjoy this reward up to five times for the entire promo period – giving you a total of P250 in savings, at your favorite grocery stores all over the country.

PH's First Ever Foaming Body Wash is Finally Here

Have you ever felt like showering has reached its point that it now feels like a chore? The past year has taken a toll on daily activities, more so on hygiene habits. Having to shower more than what you’re used to now makes the once-celebrated me-time a laborious chore.  Although showering is now an essential step in protecting yourself from germs, it doesn’t have to be boring and tedious — especially as Safeguard introduces a new way to amp the fun in being clean.

Foaming body washes are the newest forms of body wash. You’ve seen them for your hands, but now, for the first time in the Philippines, Safeguard introduces foaming body wash to make showers more indulgent and fun, with the same germ protection you have always known. First Ever Foaming Body Wash in the Philippines.

Filipinos now have more reasons to hop in the shower with the NEW Safeguard Detox Foaming Body Wash that comes in three different variants namely, Pomegranate, Bamboo Charcoal, and the classic Pure White.

Jean Tan Releases Music Video Of 'Oak Cherry Wine' Remix Featuring Korean Artiste 양중은Yang Jung Eun

Singapore-based singer-songwriter Jean Tan has officially released an accompanying music video of ‘Oak Cherry Wine’ remix, featuring Korean YouTube artiste 양중은 Yang Jung Eun.

Now available on her YouTube channel, the video for the newly remixed version was directed by Stockholm-based Singaporean film director, Mandy Tay. The visual narrative features a pair of lovers dancing through the quotidian scenes of Stockholm city: traditional meets contemporary, and ballet meets street dance, the couple whirl around each other in a dream state, swirling like a glass of (oak cherry) wine. 

As a follow up to her recently-released 5-track EP, ‘Blooms’, the remix to the spellbinding single, ‘Oak Cherry Wine’ is produced by Singaporean music producer, Feng Lee, and was made available on digital music platforms worldwide last 29 January 2021.

GCash launches QR on Demand, the newest way to transfer money

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, launches QR on Demand, a new money transfer feature that allows for more security and convenience for its users, letting them send and receive money using their own personal QR.

QR on Demand’s Send via QR lets its users scan or upload another customer’s QR code, so users are assured that they’re sending money to the correct person. This also eliminates the process of having to enter a mobile number manually, making the process of sending money faster, and avoids money incorrectly sent to wrong numbers.

Grab, Sarah Geronimo team up to provide everyday value to more Filipinos

Celebrate Her Reveal with Grab’s Kilo-Kilometrong Pa-Promo!

Grab, the Philippines’ leading super app  is excited to announce that it will be working with one of the Philippines’ most popular and influential celebrities, Sarah Geronimo - as its  brand ambassador. Known for her strong sense of practicality, Sarah and Grab Philippines will work on a series of campaigns and initiatives to delight and bring everyday value to Filipinos nationwide. 

“As someone who came from a humble background, alam ko kung gaano kahalaga to make the most out of every peso. Mas lalo pa ngayon na I started my journey into married life. Kaya I am very much excited to be working with Grab! May mga campaigns and initiatives kaming inihanda para sa lahat, and I am sure that kung sino ka man, ano man ang iyong budget - may mga makikita kang sulit na deals and exciting promos sa Grab na para sayo,” says Sarah Geronimo.

Zack Tabudlo maps his music journey with dual releases “Iyong-Iyo” and “Elizabeth”

The beginning of Zack Tabudlo’s Island Records journey saw the young singer-songwriter going full speed ahead. His song ‘Sigurado’ hit the Top Viral PH charts and stayed there for four weeks, following its feature in the online series Your Home. There’s also ‘Cruel,’ whose music video was released earlier this year and sports over 20,000 views on YouTube. Zack’s most recent single, the first one under Island Records Philippines, is the sultry ‘Nangangamba,' whose play count on Spotify clocks in at over a million listens.

Fet Boys introduces the First Ruby Chocolate Cookies

Chef Kirk Ngo of Fet Boys is indeed a trailblazer. After making the first ever Coffee Butterscotch Cookie, he is now launching his newest creation, the Prettier than Pink Cookies. 

Derived from Ruby Chocolate, the Prettier than Pink cookie is the first of its kind. Ruby Chocolate is the 4th type of Chocolate that is accepted as "real chocolate." This is derived from Ruby Cacao beans which gives it its natural pink color. 

What makes Ruby Chocolate unique is its taste characterized by fruity notes and a pink color which is all-natural. After Dark, Milk, and White chocolate, Ruby is the newest chocolate in the market and it is about to become the next big thing.