My Lives Behind The Proscenium By Celia Diaz Laurel Book Launch Set On May 29

How does one celebrate her 93rd birthday in this time of pandemic?

CELIA DIAZ LAUREL - Mother, wife, philanthropist, writer, painter, thespian, theater production and costume designer is all set  to launch her latest coffee table book  aptly titled ‘MY LIVES BEHIND THE PROSCENIUM’ on May 29 via Facebook Live.

The book is dedicated to the  following women and men whose encouragement and confidence helped her become an actress namely: Mother IMMACULADA  (Assumption Convent);  WILFRIDO MA. GUERRERO  (UP Dramatic Club, University of the Philippines);  SONIA RIFKIN and DOÑA TRINING LEGARDA (Manila Community Players); JAMES B. REUTER S.J.  (Ave Maria Players and The Cathedral Players);  CONSTANCE WELCH (Drama Department, Yale University); BEHN CERVANTES (who persisted in urging her to write this book  about her life in the theatre);  and husband SALVADOR ‘DOY’ LAUREL, who understood her calling and allowed her to grow not only as an actress but as a person.

AirAsia joins tourism organizations in providing a welcome boost to Luzon Regions

Ready to Paint the Skies Red

AirAsia, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines has hosted a virtual meeting to present and discuss ways to boost tourism and economic growth in Luzon. 

The ‘Virtual Luzon Regional Consultative Meeting’ took place last Friday, 30 April, attended by Jose Clemente III, President of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, Jovita Ganongan, OIC, Regional Director, DOT Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Fanibeth Domingo, OIC Regional Director, DOT Regional Office II, Engr. Christopher Morales, Regional Director DOT Regional Office IV-B, Fe Buela, OIC Dot Region V, Joseph Francisco Ortega, Regional Director, DOT Region I, Carlona Uy, Regional Director, DOT Region III, Michael Palispis, Regional Director, DOT Region IV-A CALABARZON, over a hundred Tourism Congress Members, industry stakeholders, and members of the media. 

HBO's In Treatment Returns For Its Forth Season Exclusively On HBO GO and HBO

The Emmy®-winning drama series IN TREATMENT will return for its fourth season on Monday, 24 May at 10pm exclusively on HBO GO and HBO.  Emmy® winner Uzo Aduba (“Mrs. America,” “Orange is the New Black”) will play the lead role of the therapist at the center of the season, as the observant, empathetic Dr. Brooke Taylor. The 24-episode season will premiere on HBO GO and HBO with two back-to-back, half-hour episodes each Monday and Tuesday night at 10pm. 

The reimagining of the series is set in present-day Los Angeles and brings a diverse trio of patients in session with Brooke to help navigate a variety of modern concerns. Issues such as the global pandemic and recent major social and cultural shifts are a backdrop to the work Brooke will undertake – all while she deals with complications in her own personal life.

PhilPop 2021 adapts to the new normal with digital songwriting bootcamp

PhilPop returns this year with a digital bootcamp that puts a spotlight on up-and-coming songwriters and composers in the Philippines.

Now ready to implement a more inclusive but intensive approach to mentorship and training, the country’s premier songwriting institution will be holding a 14-week program for aspiring participants to learn and further hone their skills in the field of songwriting, marketing and branding, recording and arrangement, intellectual property rights, music appreciation, and more.

Saludo Kami Sa Inyo! AirAsia honors uniformed personnel with exclusive promo for their essential travels

In appreciation of the selfless service and dedication of our everyday heroes who combat the ongoing pandemic, AirAsia is offering a special promotion of 20% off on all flights for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Uniformed personnel may enjoy the 20% discount by getting in touch with their respective Public Information Officers to avail of the promo code*. Tickets are available for booking via the airasia super app or on airasia.com, as well as ticketing offices nationwide from today until 4 July 2021, for travel between 10 May and 15 December 2021.

This special discount is extended to immediate family members of uniformed personnel who share the same surname, and are traveling with the said personnel. Uniformed personnel are required to present valid I.D. upon check in. 

Get exciting rewards for your PayMaya Add Money transactions at Smart Padala

Adding money to your PayMaya account at your trusted Smart Padala agent is not just convenient, it is now also more sulit and rewarding as you can enjoy more affordable rates and even earn 100% cashback on service fees. 

With Smart Padala’s network over 38,000 agents nationwide, adding money to your account is just as easy as heading to your neighborhood sari-sari store, making it one of the most convenient options especially for those without access to a mobile banking account.   

On top of this added convenience, you can now enjoy up to 100% cashback on your service fee for add-money transactions of up to P10,000. If you’re adding more than P10,000 to your account via Smart Padala, you can still enjoy a more affordable rate for your service fee as it is now at 1%, compared to the regular service fee of 1.5%. You can take advantage of this perk until June 2, 2021.  

Telco 101: Globe leads series on why connectivity matters at home

Globe launched the first part of its Telco 101 Webinar Series dubbed “Enabling the Digitally Connected Homes”, that sought to educate and empower property developers, partners handling residential projects and homeowners on why internet connectivity is the new essential.

The telco’s subject matter experts updated the audience with the latest on Globe’s facility deployments in offices and homes (vertical or horizontal property), digital solutions, fiber-to-the-home broadband internet and others.

Selsun Blue is our go-to anti-dandruff shampoo this summer

As we feel the heat these days, don’t let your hair suffer, too! With Selsun Blue, our summer will be comfortable and fresher!

Feel more confident with zero dandruff falls on your shirt or bare shoulders. Don’t let dandruff dull your glow this summer season and boost your self-esteem to the fullest!

Because here's some good news: Dandruff is preventable and controllable. If you have a dandruff problem, face it and reach for Selsun Blue.

Selsun Blue contains 1% Selenium Sulfide, an antifungal medication that lowers levels of yeast and reduces the inflammation that causes flakes. Selsun Blue now also contains conditioning Honey Extract which moisturizes and softens hair. 

Shop for Mother's Day gifts and enjoy awesome rewards at the PayMaya Mall

This coming Mother’s Day, finding the perfect gift for your mom from the comforts of your home is a breeze with the help of your trusted cashless payments app PayMaya. With PayMaya in hand, you can find thoughtful gift ideas from over 200 merchants inside its PayMaya Mall feature. On top of making your mom happy, it's also a safer way to shop, and with PayMaya's cashback and promos, it's also more rewarding.  

From the best food picks to specialty grocery items, health products, stylish kitchenware, and beauty finds, you can easily find a wide range of products that can suit your budget, all within your PayMaya app. And when you pay for your purchases using your PayMaya mobile number, you can even get up to 100% cashback of up to P500-- a sweet treat not just for your mom but for you as well!

To start shopping for your Mother’s Day gifts and more, simply tap the Maya Mall icon on your PayMaya App and choose from over 200 merchants ranging from lifestyle brands, grocery stores, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, and many more. After choosing the items you’d like to purchase, just select PayMaya as your payment option, key in your PayMaya mobile number to pay, and enjoy exclusive PayMaya deals! 

Fitter Together: Huawei Health App Opens Up a Whole New World of Well-Being

To maximize the benefits of its fitness tracker/smartwatch lineup, as well as accompany the launch of the Huawei Band 6, Huawei released the dedicated Health app - an intelligent health companion that seamlessly integrates with new and existing smart wearables.

The Huawei Health app is perfect for people who want to kick-start their physical fitness journeys, track their day-to-day health, and even sync a multitude of wearable gear all in one place.

Read on to find out more about how the Huawei Health can unlock a whole world of powerful fitness management in just a few taps.