It’s Officially Christmas at Marriott Manila!

Christmas at Marriott has officially begun! The hotel’s annual tradition of welcoming the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting was a joyous occasion filled with dazzling surprises and treats. Opening the night is a performance from the main cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a must-see family musical at Resorts World Manila. Setting the festive mood even higher are enchanting carols from Colegio de Santa Rosa’s Himig Roseña. 

Marriott’s General Manager Bruce Winton, joined by some kids of their partner beneficiary Philippine School of the Deaf, lit up the stunning 20-ft high Christmas tree. It signaled the opening of the most wonderful time of the year in the hotel. This includes the arrival of their life-sized gingerbread train at the lobby that carries delightful goodies and hampers that are now available for purchase.

Aside from the decked and glittering exteriors and interiors, Marriott embodies the true spirit of Christmas which is all about giving. They launched their Spirit to Serve charity initiatives of raising funds for their partner foundation, Philippine School for the Deaf. 

Anyone can take part and be a Santa this season either from purchasing the “Billy’s Hat” for Php 400 each that comes in four different designs or indulging in their 6-course 12 Hands Menu for Php 3,500 at Cru Steakhouse.

There’s no place like home for the holidays and Marriott Manila’s bunch of treats and wonders will surely make you feel at home. Mark those calendars, prepare the nice list and head over to the hotel for a spectacular holiday experience.

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Bloggers celebrate Christmas with FAME's Blog Spot

Blog Spot: Holiday Treat is a yearly Christmas treat for bloggers, YouTubers, and social media influencers hosted by FAME Inc., which aims to bolster the alliance between the blogging and the business industry for the benefit of the masses

Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions (FAME) Inc., publisher of ZEN Health, Travel Plus, Health and Lifestyle, and DiabetEASE magazines, once again gathered the industry's top bloggers, YouTubers, and social media influencers for the yearly Blog Spot: Holiday Treat held on November 21 at Green Sun Hotel, Makati City.

The exclusive blogger event was graced by online personalities of various niches, including travel, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, food, and health and wellness. Charlotte Punzalan, Business Unit Head of FAME Inc., said that the activity was conducted as an early Christmas treat for the partner bloggers in order to acknowledge and celebrate the impact they're making on the current trend in the digital media.

Born out of a doctor’s passion, FAME Inc. was established with the utmost purpose of promoting holistic health and wellness. Over the years, the publishing company has become the exemplary firm in providing trusted medical information through the efforts of its founder and very own Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Dr. Rafael R. Castillo, a sought after cardiologist by profession. Its flagship publication, Health & Lifestyle (H&L) magazine, provides doctors and healthcare professionals with compelling breakthroughs on the medical field and research. It also features doctors harnessing their talents and their heartfelt stories that move and guide the readers in their daily lives.

Pursuing its commitment to unfold a healthful nation, FAME had ventured out into the commercial side and transpired with its second publication, the DiabetEASE magazine. It aims to serve the lay with valuable information on diabetes and its complications and broaden awareness on the better management of the disease, which has affected the lives of millions of Filipinos.

Not long after, the publishing company showcased the beauty of the country’s treasured islands as well as international tourist destinations through the Travel Plus magazine—a travel and trade magazine encouraging its readers to discover and dig deep into the culture of different places across the globe.

Two years ago, the ZEN Health magazine was re-launched as an official online publication, which reaches out to every empowered, modern-day Filipina. The magazine provides evidence-based facts on women’s health and insightful lessons from empowering real-life stories of women around the country. It helps the readers discover a different approach to staying positive, happy, and empowered in everyday living.

Representatives from different brands were also present at the event to join the bloggers in celebrating the Yuletide season. FAME Inc., through the Blog Spot: Holiday Treat, aims to become the medium in connecting these individuals to further strengthen the ties between the blogging and the business industry that paves the way for a possible collaboration that can benefit their readers and followers.

"We have been doing this for four years, and we can't be more grateful for the non-ceasing support and cooperation of all our partner bloggers and brands," said Hudson Pelayo, Group Operations Manager of FAME Inc. "We hope this event helps all of you in your respective endeavors and contribute to the success of both the brands and the bloggers."

The event also featured booth exhibition and raffle prizes and giveaways prepared by the partner brands for the bloggers.

Among the brands who participated in this year’s Blog Spot: Holiday Treat are Glupa, Accu-Chek by Roche, Rakso Air Travel and Tours, Green Sun Hotel,  Quicksilver, Roxy, Res Toe Run, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Uncle Tetsu Sweets Shop, Creative Bakers, and Trianon International’s Sleepwell, Golden Acres Food Solutions, Trampoline Park, Skinmate, Margaret Philippines, Climb Central, Garmin, Fashion Smile, Aramesh, Detail Makeover, Kinetix, and Skinpotions.

About FAME Inc.

FAME INC. is the publisher of Health and Lifestyle, DiabetEASE, ZEN Health, and Travel Plus magazines. It aims to promote good health, healthy lifestyle, sound Christian values, and professional excellence among doctors, healthcare professionals, legislators, and the laymen.

CityMall, DTI open Go Lokal! stores nationwide

Last November 25, 2017, Citymall in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry launch their campaign to help the entrepreneur specially those who retire working here or abroad to have their passion be given a chance to be known and have it expand  with government's help through DTI by lending them a small capital and through Citymall as a private entity let them temporarily have their products be displayed and sell without those high terms of payments needed to have the brand startup with it's proper and decent way.

DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez 

CityMall is the latest mall operator to partner with the Department of Trade and Industry (D
TI) for their Go Lokal! Program, with the inauguration of its Go Lokal! outlet at CityMall-Anabu in Imus, Cavite, marking as well the opening of Go Lokal! in CityMalls around the country including as far as Boracay in Visayas and Cotabato in Mindanao.

Banking on CityMall’s growing network throughout the country, in prime areas across the provinces, CityMall Go Lokal! showcase items that are products of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) to help them access the mainstream market.

The event was graced by the VIP such as DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez and Double Dragon Properties Chairman Mr. Injap Sia.

Go Lokal! is a retail concept store that showcases quality and innovative artisanal Philippine products, crafted, designed, and produced by the country's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from indigenous materials. These products received extensive product development assistance from the Product Specialists of the Design Center of the Philippines, a unit of the DTI. CityMall is owned by publicly listed real estate firm DoubleDragon Properties, the property arm of Mang Inasal founder Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Jollibee Foods Corp.

“We are pleased to be working with the DTI on Go Lokal!,” says Sia, DoubleDragon Properties chairman. “With CityMalls across the country serving as the platform for helping micro entrepreneurs from the region, we are confident that through this project, these micro entrepreneurs can eventually grow and expand their businesses not just locally but globally as well.” 

CityMall looks towards opening 100 CityMalls by 2020 in provincial Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Feel the sparkle of Christmas at Filinvest City

Last November 24, 2017, launched the sparkle of lights uniquely  and be experienced only at Filinvest Alabang.  People from all walks of life can experience and come with the market of goods and food bazaars which is more cheaper than the prices at the malls.

This holiday season, experience the unique Christmas sparkle only Filinvest City can offer as it brings Christmas closer to the community! Dubbed as “Sparkle of Christmas at Filinvest City,” this year, the city literally sparkles as it adorns more streets with lights and as it enjoins its building locators to participate in its the first-ever Building Christmas décor contest where winners will receive generous prizes. Top billing the celebration is the annual Musical Lights Show that transforms the newly opened Spectrum Linear Park into a Christmas Wonderland. The festivities open on November 23, 2017 for the whole family to enjoy:  a curated bazaar and a magical, never before seen lights show!

“Definitely, we are bringing in something new to this year’s Light Show to make the holidays even merrier and more delightful. It is not just a light show but a holistic in-city Christmas celebration, which means more activities for families and friends to enjoy. So, it is really a community celebration. We are opening more space where people can converge and enjoy the holiday sights and sounds with the garden city as the backdrop,” shares Kate Ilagan, Executive Vice President of Filinvest Alabang Inc., developer of Filinvest City.

First, there’s the Festino Market that brings together passionate artisans, curated merchants, and talented, up-and-coming chefs who source, grow, bake, make, and create products and wares that they sell, ensuring their goods are delicious, original, and designed to truly inspire–all in a chic and tastefully set-up alfresco market that’s also pet friendly!

Come night fall, gather around the major highlight of the “Sparkle of Christmas at Filinvest City”—the dazzling, state-of-the-art light show together with the amazing and futuristic 3D-mapped giant Christmas tree, a unique visual treat in the Metro that’s sure to delight, excite and leave viewers in absolute awe.

Then, there are the scheduled live performances and enthralling musical entertainment to be kicked-off by Christian Bautista on November 23 at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by other weekend performances by Spongecola, Ebe Dancel, Sandwich, and many more.  

You can also take part in the arts and craft workshop sessions that add to a totally enriching and inspiring day, while other events to look forward to are the Festino Café pop-up coffee experience where you can savour third-wave brews, as well as the automotive trunk show and test drive showcasing the iconic Mini, the sporty Lotus, and endearing Vespa!

All these are situated in an expansive green park setting—the Spectrum Linear Park, Filinvest City’s verdant green spine—the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the event’s many fun offerings!

“We, at Filinvest City, have always been keen about transforming the lives here in the Metro South, thus the idea of hosting an activity during Christmas to give back to the community was created. We are delighted that the Annual Christmas Musical Lights Show has become part of the holiday celebrations, not just of those in Alabang, but of people in neighboring locales as well. That is what inspires us to improve this tradition that we have started year after year,” Ilagan furthers.

Indeed, the holiday season becomes extra special as you savor the invigorated Christmas sparkle only at Filinvest City!

The Sparkle of Christmas at Filinvest City runs every weekend from November 23 to December 31, 2017. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL/.

SM through the Solar system launch commits a better tomorrow for Trece Martires

Last Wednesday ,  November 22.2017 marks another milestone in SM Supermalls pursuit to making each day better for all at the launching of SM City Trece Martires City, Cavite. Having Solar system compose of 2914 panel as one of their backup and power essentials  is only one of the many programs that SM have that gives the solution to the environmental needs of our country. 

One of those is the 'Trash to Can , recycling markets in SM malls, The integration of transport terminals in malls to mitigate traffics for cleaner air. With the disaster risk reduction' taking center stage on sustainability , SM has been building resilient malls with water catchment basins to help manage flood prone areas.

The Switching program was graced by the SM’s Vice President for Marketing  Mr. JonJon San Agustin, Trece Martirez  Representative to the  Mayor Ms. Aiza de Sagun , Solar Philippines head and founder Mr. Leandro Leviste and Public school students of Trece Martirez.

Before  the switching on of the plant Mr. Leviste was one who talks and  tell the students of Trece , Cavite that they should be more prouder to have SM’s  initiative to have the first  solar facilities in their place. Having a more productive and high tech facilities in the country.

At the ‘switching on’ ceremony SM’s partnership  since 2014  with   head and founder  of the Solar Philippines  Mr. Leandro Leviste , leading the largest developer of solar rooftop Power plants in the Southeast Asia. Mr. Leviste was recognized by the Forbes Magazine2016  30 under  30 Asia. SM however highlighted that the Solar system rollout all over the country is only a part of the sustainability program SM has been doing for years.

Photo shows (L-R) senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin; SM vice president for operations Lisa Silerio; SM Supermalls president Annie Garcia; Mrs. Aiza de Sagun, representing Trece Martires mayor Melendres de Sagun; Solar Philippines president Leandro Leviste; executive assistant Vincent Bae; engineer Ernesto Cenizal; and regional operations manager Dominador Caringal, Jr.

The SM City Trece Martires solar facilty houses 2,914 solar panels capable of generating 0.5 megawatts of electricity, enough to fully charge 130,000 cellphones, light up 15,500 10 watts of LED lamps , run  4,500 30-watts electric fans, and provide power to 300 households. The use of solar energy promotes clean air and saves the environment by helping reduce carbon footprints from electricity produced from combustion of fossil fuels.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and get an insider access to all the fun happenings at SM Supermalls nationwide through SM’s Viber Public Chat. Tweet your thoughts, upload and share your photos about your memorable moments at SM, then use its official hashtag #EverythingsHereAtSM.

TouchPay, The Answer To Your Payment Needs

Last  Friday November 17, 2017, at Hotel B Quezon City.  Touchpay launches the first Automated Payment Machine that would cater to pay  all our billing concerns . 

The said event was graced by the heads and of the partnered companies such as Bayad Center and  Globe GCash .

Imagine being able to settle all your bills and other important payment concerns using just one machine — TouchPay.

No more hopping from one place to another.  No more waiting for lagging online transactions. No more standing in long lines. Paying your bills and reloading your card just got easier with TouchPay.

 TouchPay is the Philippines’ only automated payment machine (APM) that is available to serve you wherever and whenever you feel like paying your bills. With over a thousand APMs available in prime locations all over the country, TouchPay provides fast and easy access to bills payment right at your fingertips.

By combining forces with Bayad Center – a Meralco company and the premier bills payment platform in the country – TouchPay APMs are able to accept more than a hundred types of bills from utilities, telecommunications, cable, internet, insurance, and many more. This partnership assures the customers of the same convenience, security, and reliability that Bayad Center offers through its counters.

Time-saving, fast, easy, and accessible, TouchPay will be where you need it to be. Just find the nearest gasoline station, bookstore, mall, or convenience store with TouchPay APMs for a trouble-free transaction.

ENTERPRISING

Designed for today’s fast-paced society, TouchPay also provides an opportunity for advertisers to showcase and promote their products and programs via TouchADS, the largest out-of-home digital advertising screen in the country.

3C’s Global Advertising, the exclusive marketing and advertising arm of TouchADS, guarantees a cost-effective platform for advertisers and offers an intimate experience in digital advertising for its TouchPay users.

You’ll be glad to know that GCash is also joining TouchPay as one of its major billers. Customers can now add Cash-In points or conveniently add money to their GCash

wallets.

With all these winning combinations, now is the time to experience all that is new and exciting with TouchPay.

Visit www.touchpay.ph to learn more about their easy, secure, and convenient payment services. For sales and customer care within Metro Manila, call + (02) 232 8946 + (02) 232 8947 or +63 905 327 7000 and +63 908 327 7000 if outside of Metro Manila. You may also drop an email at custcare@meps.ph. Like and follow TouchPay at Facebook and Instagram via @touchpayph.