SM and Bureau of Fire Protection Join Hands to Foster Resilient Communities

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) partnered with SM Prime Holdings, Inc., to promote community preparedness and resiliency against fire incidents.

To seal the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between SM Supermalls’ chief operating officer Steven T. Tan (representing SM Prime), and Fire Director Leonard R. Bañago during the BFP’s Fire Prevention Month culminating activity at the Music Hall of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Under the agreement, BFP and SM Prime will collaborate in the promotion, information dissemination, and managing of fire safety protection and preparedness-related activities. SM has agreed to host several of BFP’s activities that are geared towards educating the public about fire safety, by means of mall events and information and education campaigns. Meanwhile, BFP committed to provide the necessary expertise to train and equip the employees, agency personnel, and tenants of the more than 70 SM Supermalls on fire safety and disaster resiliency.

“As a member of the community, and a responsible mall developer, SM supports initiatives for a public-private partnership such as this one. We are humbled to be BFP’s partner in promoting fire safety, and in helping build disaster-resilient communities. Through this partnership, we hope to teach our customers, as wells as communities where our malls are present, the importance of safety and resilience,” said Steven Tan.

During his speech, Undersecretary for operations of the Department of Interior and Local Government Epimaco V. Densing III said, “The partnership is very critical to us because this is one way for the Bureau of Fire Protection to reach out to the people. SM is now giving us the venue for the agency to be much closer to the people, and this is what we call the participatory governance side so that there can be a partnership between the ordinary people, the Filipino business community and that of the government agencies such as BFP.”

Fire Director, Chief BFP Leonard R. Bañago, added; “Ang fire prevention ay hindi lamang role ng BFP, kundi role natin itong lahat. Kailangan mag participate ang community and private sector sa isinasagawang fire prevention campaigns. Hinihikayat natin ang lahat ng stakeholders na mag participate para maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng mapinsalang sunog.”(“Fire prevention is not just the role of BFP, but is everybody’s role. The community and the private sector should participate in fire prevention campaigns. We encourage all stakeholders to participate, to prevent fire incidents.”)

“We encourage the people, now that the Bureau of Fire Protection will be present in many of the SM Supermalls, to please interact with them. There is what we call the “Fire Square” – it is one way for the people to experience what they should be doing during fire incidents, and participate in lectures and interactive trainings for them to know strategies for fire prevention and safety,” Densing III added.

The BFP also gave due recognition to Local Chief Executives and other partners from both government and private sector for their continuing support to the efforts of the BFP.

Shopee Reveals Sarah Geronimo as New Brand Ambassador in Time for Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale

MANILA, 31 MAY, 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo as their new brand ambassador in time for the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, happening from June 3 to July 7. On June 1, Filipinos can stay tuned for the first-ever television commercial of Shopee with Sarah Geronimo.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy with how Shopee performed in 2019 and to ramp up our efforts, we are following this up with a big campaign featuring our new brand ambassador, Sarah Geronimo. We believe that Sarah’s approachable and bubbly personality is a perfect representation of the Shopee brand and we are thrilled to have her become part of the family. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale.”

Happening from June 3 to July 7, the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale promises five weeks of unbeatable deals with up to 90% off from leading brands including P&G Hair, Huawei, Colourette, Colgate, Silverworks, Maybelline, Unilever Personal Care, Watsons, and Olay. Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands or categories daily as well as one million Lowest Price Deals, daily 100% cashback vouchers, and ₱1 Deals.

Bigger and better surprises in store for users

Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale will feature 35 days of themed promotions happening from June 3 to July 7. Key highlights include:
● Category days such as TV, Audio, & Gaming Sale on June 28, Mobile Sale on June 30, and Korean Skincare Sale on July 4.
● Mechanic days including:
○ Vouchers Sale on June 3, featuring seller, category, and sitewide vouchers up for grabs
○ Free Shipping Sale on June 4, featuring free shipping with ₱0 min spend across the platform
○ Flash Sale on June 12, with an upsized Flash session happening 10 times across 24 hours.
● Super Brand Days from June 17 to June 21 featuring leading brands across categories including Huawei, Maybelline, Hanford, Unilever Homecare, and Unilever Personal Care.
● Exclusive deals from partners including BDO, Cebu Pacific, and the official store launch of iWant.

For more information on the Shopee 6.6 - 7.7 Lowest Price Sale, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/double-double.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Visit https://shopee.ph for more information.

MAKE YOUR RAYA UNIQUE THIS YEAR WITH CAROUSELL!

Kuala Lumpur, 31 May 2019 – Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds marketplaces will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri with Malaysians through a variety of unique items listed on its platform.

As part of this year’s Raya preparations, the platform’s Mari Ber-Carousell campaign drew numerous interesting listings that would make Raya celebrations this year really unique.

1) Balik Kampung in Style with these unique designer Kebayas 

Homegrown fashion brand, Lily&Orkid, has transformed the classic baju kebaya and transformed it into contemporary pieces. Consisting of four designs namely Roslina, Miliza, Ramelah and Norida, each piece is exclusively hand sown and can be catered to individual requests.

“This year’s collection highlights more on a woman's femininity. From how the top flows when it hits the wind, to how it shines when it is under the sun are well thought through,” Iylia Insyirah, founder of Lily&Orkid.

Limited stocks available, get your Lily&Orkid collection this Raya at https://my.carousell.com/lilyxorkid/.

2) Dress up your Kucing to deflect Sensitive Personal Questions from family

Isn’t it frustrating with the same questions year after year? “Bila nak kahwin ni?” or “Dah ada anak belum?”.

Time to create a diversion with some dress up foryour cats. Get the cutest cat accessories from Momokipets and distract your relatives with cuteness this Raya. Leave the limelight to your cats, while you just hang discreetly in the background.

Better still, Momokipets offers a limited time free delivery promotion with a minimum purchase of just RM30. Doll up your feline today at https://my.carousell.com/momokipets.

3) Channel your inner influencer, by picking up items when a Beauty Influencer Declutters Her Wardrobe on Carousell

Renowned beauty YouTuber and influencer, Nisha Ezzati, is selling some of her best (and sometimes unused) collections on Carousell. This includes handbags, high heels, gadgets, pants, shirts and an endless list of items, all for a bargain. This includes a branded premium shirt selling as low as RM20.

“Nothing beats an easy, convenient and trustworthy platform such as Carousell for me to declutter, especially when I can give these items a new life with a new owner. Moreover, most of the items are sold at half of its original price and it is still negotiable. Message me on Carousell for more info.”

Shop at Nisha’s store at https://my.carousell.com/nishxnish and you will not regret wearing those beauties balik kampung.

4) Go Skrr with Superhero-themed LEGO Buttons on Your Baju Raya

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is an annual affair where families and friends get together, and it is important to stand out to look cool. With all the superhero craze at this moment, perhaps it would be good to pair up your baju raya with some superhero accessories.

Ranging from Thor, Spiderman, Batman to a variety of LEGO-made buttons, accessories by Malaya Toys are made to suit your fashion style and it will definitely be the talk of the kampung.

Get your superhero buttons at https://my.carousell.com/malayatoys/.

For more information and more unique items in preparation for Hari Raya, head over to https://my.carousell.com or download the Carousell app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

About Carousell

Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that makes selling as easy as taking a photo, buying as simple as chatting. Launched in August 2012, Carousell now has a presence in seven markets across Asia. With almost 200 million listings, we are one of the world’s largest and fastest growing marketplaces in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and is backed by Rakuten Ventures, Sequoia India, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, DBS and EDBI. In Malaysia, Carousell has a diverse range of products in 34 categories, including fashion & beauty, lifestyle gadgets and muslimah fashion. Download the app for iOS or Android, and visit www.carousell.com for more information.

Converge ICT Rolls Out Partnership with Secure64, Ensures More Secured Internet Connection

Converge ICT Solutions, the country’s leading local fiber internet provider, rolls out best-in-class domain name system (DNS) solution for its subscribers through a partnership with Secure64, a leading provider of genuinely secure DNS servers that are purpose-built to be highly-protected and immune to malware.

Imagine going to a site only to be redirected to a malicious page. This happens through DNS cache poisoning where a compromised DNS causes denial of service (DoS) which redirects users to malicious sites. The DNS acts as a directory of the internet which matches web addresses with an IP address.

“All of us are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Every day, DNS server attacks pose threats to companies and customers – from theft of customer data to loss of access,” says Converge ICT CEO and President Dennis Anthony Uy. “We, at Converge ICT, want to protect our Network and, hence, our users from these cybercrimes with the roll-out of our DNS infrastructure powered by Secure64.”
Malicious traffic also has a significant effect on a business’ internet security.
By partnering with Secure64, Converge ICT shields its network from security threats. It also ensures network scalability, prevents infections, and identifies infected devices.

“DNS attacks get bigger every year and anyone can be exposed to it. Our partners, like Converge ICT, turn to us because online safety is their topmost priority especially for the Pinoy netizens,” says Thad Dupper, CEO of Secure64. “With our mechanism and technology, customers are assured of secured DNS guaranteed to block illegal attempts that will compromise your network.”

“Converge ICT is committed to giving Filipinos better and more secured internet services. From faster and more efficient connection to more trusted internet security, we pride ourselves with the topnotch technology by partnering with the world’s best,” adds Uy.

For more information on Converge ICT, visit https://www.convergeict.com/.

About Converge ICT Solutions

Converge ICT Solutions is the leading fiber internet and digital consumer-centric services provider in the country. It is the first to run a pure end-to-end fiber internet network, providing Filipinos simple, fast, and reliable internet connection. Converge ICT Solutions is ISO and CE2.0 Certified.

NBA ANNOUNCES JR. NBA GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP ASIA PACIFIC SELECTION CAMP

HONG KONG, May 31, 2019 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp, a two-day camp featuring 34 boys and 34 girls from across Asia Pacific who will compete for the opportunity to represent the region in the Jr. NBA Global Championship, a youth basketball tournament for the top 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls teams from around the world that will be held Aug. 6-11 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida.  

The Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp will be staged June 15-16 at the Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The camp will feature 68 participants from 10 countries across the region – with players from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam – and focus on technical and tactical skills development in addition to five-on-five competition.  The camp will culminate with the selection of 10 boys and 10 girls who will represent Asia Pacific at the Jr. NBA Global Championship in August.

The Jr. NBA program in Asia aims to improve youth health and wellness and address growing inactivity by integrating basketball into the local physical education curriculum.  Since its launch in 2014, the Jr. NBA program has reached more than 18 million boys and girls across Asia, teaching the fundamentals of basketball and the program’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect (S.T.A.R.).  The Jr. NBA Coaches Academy – the program’s government-supported train-the-trainers initiative which aims to further local development by establishing standards for how the sport should be coached and enjoyed – has trained more than 62,000 teachers from 37,000 schools across 50 cities throughout Asia.

The Jr. NBA Global Championship will feature boys and girls divisions, separated into U.S. and international brackets that begin with round-robin play and continue with single-elimination competition.  The winners of the U.S. and international brackets will play in the global championship games on Aug. 11.

More than 300 boys and girls from 35 countries participated in the inaugural Jr. NBA Global Championship in August 2018.  During the weeklong event, all 32 teams participated in off-court activities including life skills sessions, Disney park visits, a community service project, and educational meetings with current and former NBA and WNBA players and coaches.  The Central girls (Kansas City, Mo.) defeated the Europe girls team 68-38, while the Central boys (Overland Park, Kan.) defeated the Africa & Middle East boys team 60-50 in the global championship games.

More information about the Jr. NBA Global Championship can be found at www.jrnbagc.nba.com.  

To learn more about the Jr. NBA program in Asia, follow the @JrNBAAsia on Facebook, @jrnbaasia on Instagram and visit www.jrnba.asia for updates and program information, including training resources and tips on staying fit.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League.  The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2018-19 season featured 108 international players from 42 countries and territories. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 1.6 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

SM Cares Molds Musical Event for Expecting Mothers

To promote the good health and well-being of mothers and their unborn child through safe pregnancy and delivery, the SM Cares Program on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, hosted an event titled “Mama’s Lullaby, A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers”. This is in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being.

Held at the Event Center in SM Megamall, the event featured discussions with medical experts wherein attendees picked up useful tips on a safe and healthy pregnancy.

“Looking after yourself during pregnancy is very important, which is why we at SM Cares remain committed to providing awareness to all women and future mothers about proper ways on how to care for both you and your baby,” said Bernadette Velasco, SM Cares Program Director for Women and Breastfeeding Mothers.

Guest speaker Dr. Bianca Katrina Villanueva of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, the premier organization of Obstetrician-Gynecologists, discussed the stages of pregnancy and shared tips for better intellectual and emotional development of the baby. Meanwhile, Medical Nutrition Physician Dr. Mariana Sioson, talked about breastfeeding and food that will boost nutrition for both mother and baby.

The highlight of the event was a symphony performance of String Fusion, which serenaded the mommies and their babies, as it is believed that music can have a potential positive impact on the baby’s mental and emotional development.

SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Its advocacies include Environment Sustainability, Programs on Persons with Disabilities, Children and Youth, Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, Senior Citizens, and Overseas Filipino Workers (SM Global Pinoy).

As a responsible integrated property developer, SM ensures that its CSR programs serve as a catalyst for positive change in the communities that it supports. To know more about SM Cares, you may visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/OfficialSMCares or email smcares@smsupermalls.com.

The Biggest Philippine Drone Competition Returns for Its 3rd Year

MANILA, Philippines - May 2019 - Following its success for two consecutive years, the country’s biggest drone competition dubbed as Game of Drones returns this year for the third flight which took off on May 25, 2019 in Industria at the Circulo Verde.

Game of Drones: 3rd Flight is one such event, which provided FPV (First-Person View) pilots and drone enthusiasts an opportunity to show off their flying skills without having to wander far from the city, thanks to Industria’s wide open spaces which is ideal for those who love to fly drones.

Adventures, of course, should be complemented by other lifestyle pleasures and that’s why on ground, there was as much excitement as that in the skies. Tintin Babao, among many other celebrities, held the Celebrity Bazaar to be enjoyed by everyone. Food merchants were present to ensure that everyone was revved up for a whole day of fun.

The contest covered three categories – Time Trial, and the Rotocross finals, all of which allowed participants to battle in various contests for supremacy of the skies.

Time Trial is a spec/open class category, where individual competitors raced to fly their drone across the 300-meter track for one lap with up to four pilots per race. With up to four pilots per race, the winner Gabriel Villaver, flew his drone within the shortest time took home a cash prize of P30,000. Runners-up were Jerico Taleon and August Gatchalian Jr.

Rotocross is a spec class game. For this, participants were again grouped into batches of four for the elimination round. They flew their drones through a marked course, and the racers who finished first per batch moved up the ladder of eliminations. For the third year in a row, champion Jerico Taleon received a P20,000, a trophy, and a LowePro bag. Runners-up were Gabriel Villaver and August Gatchalian Jr.

Lastly, a Drone Photography also took place as an opportunity for photography enthusiasts to take breathtaking aerial shots within the Circulo Verde vicinity. This gave them the freedom to unleash their creativity using their drones. The top submitted entries were shown at the venue for judging, and the winner who took home P5,000 was Lawrence Samaco.

Drone hobbyists, enthusiasts, novice racers, and those who just want a taste of some outdoor fun were present to experience and watch as the drones battled for supremacy of the skies.

Industria is located within Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Quezon City, an active lifestyle and entertainment destination that has become a haven for those who love one-of-a-kind adventures. It has an interesting mix of tenants composed of a neighborhood grocery, unique gastronomic concepts, a fitness center, weekend markets and envisioned to be a venue for street art shows, and music festivals.

For more information, check out the Game of Drones social media pages and Ortigas Malls website:

https://www.facebook.com/gameofdrones.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/CirculoVerde.Ortigas/

https://www.ortigasmalls.com/

Reward your Dad with awesome treats at Midas Hotel and Casino

For Father’s Day, spoil him with a special gift from Rustan’s for his next business trip or order his favorite dish with free dining credits in any of the hotel’s restaurant outlets when you book a Deluxe Room for Php5,000 nett or the Executive Room at Php6,000 nett.

Dining promos

On June 16, reward your dad with a buffet lunch or dinner with the family at Midas Café or Yanagi for only Php1,500 nett per person.

A special gift item awaits dads dining in plus a photo booth pass for every Php4,000 single receipt!

Dine in for 4, and get a 5th person in for FREE!

Feeling like sampling the world’s tastiest cuisines? No need to book and buy air tickets as Midas Café got you covered! Feast on the world’s favorite cuisines as well as regional favorites with Haw-aii Love Buffets: Midas Café Buffet Indulgence promo! This June, we bring you International Buffet featuring dishes from Europe and the world over!

Call (+632) 902 0100 local 8108 for room or 8198/8255 for restaurant reservation. Visit Midas Hotel & Casino's Facebook page and www.midashotelandcasino.com for more details. 

Easing Customers’ Lives with LBC’s Online Booking

LBC is consistently innovating to make sure their customers get above-par services, that make their lives easier and better.

One of the upgrades they have introduced is their Online Booking- which is available through the LBC website.

Presently available in Metro Manila and in the Middle East, LBC Online Booking is another premium service that lets customers schedule the pick-up of their “Padala” by logging on to  https://online-booking.lbcexpress.com.

Here, customers get to choose the most convenient schedule for their shipment’s pick-up by following three simple steps:

1. Select the date of pickup.
2. Input customer information and shipment details, e.g. document or package.
3. An LBC representative will then contact the customer to confirm the booking so they can proceed to pick up the items

With Online Booking, LBC has given customers a convenient alternative to going to the branch themselves to personally process the shipment  of their items to LBC-serviced areas in the Philippines and around the world.

LBC Online Booking is one of the value-added services that all its retail and corporate customers can avail as part of the company’s ongoing Digital Transformation. As LBC continues to enhance the transactional capabilities of their website, so have they started to speed up their logistical processes to complement the bookings. This means that, soon enough, the  pick-up times offered by Online Bookings will be reduced from the current one day waiting time.

LBC is always looking for opportunities to help ease the everyday life of individuals, businesses and communities. And as the demand for digitization increase, LBC assures that they will be keeping stride to make sure that their customers get the kind of services they seek.

LBC is the Philippines’ market leader in retail and corporate courier & cargo, money remittance, and logistics services. With a growing network of over 6,400 branches, hubs & warehouses, partners, and agents in over 30 countries, LBC is committed to moving lives, businesses, and communities and delivering smiles around the world. Listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange through LBC Express Holdings, Inc., LBC aims to deliver value to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 60 years.  Founded in 1945 as a brokerage and air cargo agent, LBC pioneered time-sensitive cargo delivery and 24-hour door-to- door delivery in the Philippines. Today, it is the most trusted logistics brand of the Global Filipino. LBC can move it for you: visit www.LBCexpress.com, or call telephone +632 8585 999 (Metro Manila), 1 800 10 8585 999 (Provincial), +632 9086 522 (Solutions) and follow LBCExpress (Facebook and Twitter).

Vivo V15 Pro Super Wide Angle Camera Elevates Your Photo Taking Experience

Kuala Lumpur, 23 May 2019 – Vivo Malaysia is enhancing every mobile photographer’s experience with the 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera on the Vivo V15 Pro. As a part of the AI Triple Camera setup in the phone, it allows users to capture stunning photos with brilliant precision and a wider perspective.

The wide angle does not sacrifice details or clarity even during night shots. Instead, each detail is carefully enhanced with vivid colors that give a dazzling context onto the photo. The AI Super Night Mode is able to take multiple photos at different exposures and then combines them to produce night scenes that are now able to be captured with a high level of detail and stability without the use of a tripod or DSLR.

The Super Wide-Angle Camera on the Vivo V15 Pro is part of the AI Triple Camera feature available on the device where it assists users to capture photos with stunning precision and a wider perspective. The AI-embedded solutions in the V15Pro help users to take their mobile photography experience to the next level.

The camera assists mobile photographers to capture more details from the same spot by utilizing the camera’s 120 degrees angle. Both pictures above are taken from the same spot with and without the Wide Angle Feature turned on. It allows more details of the building to be captured. 

Users are also able to utilize the Vivo V15Pro’s 5MP Depth Camera and the 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor to produce photos with better clarity. This is enhanced by the “four-in-one-pixel” technology that combines four pixels into one large pixel in the main rear camera. This technology gives high-quality 12MP photos including those taken in the dark.

This allows for a fairytale-like landscape for a town with a leafy tree as the centerpiece from one angle and magically transform when using the Super Wide-Angle Camera. Even with space constraints in a European Town, one is able to see more of this majestic tree with the Super Wide Angle feature turned on. Details in the wide angle shot are also not compromised.

The Super Wide-Angle Camera can be used in multiple settings. While on vacation, one can use it to capture the scene and feel at the time without the use of a DSLR. See more of your vacation in one snap. 

The wide-angle can also be used for a different perspective. One can struggle to take a picture of a building due to space constraints but the Super Wide-Angle Camera gives it clarity and makes the building look normal. On top of that, the camera also captures the street details surrounding the building.

The Super Wide-Angle Camera on the Vivo V15 Pro helps users to capture better memories with more details nested within a picture. Look back at events, celebrations, holidays, and every important moment and remember each element. 

For more information head on over to the official Vivo Facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile products and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers in the US (San Diego) and China (Dongguan, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Beijing and Hangzhou). These centers focus on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide.

AXA Philippines Renews Licenses to Operate Its Life and General Insurance Businesses

The Insurance Commission (IC) recently renewed the business licenses of AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Charter Ping An Insurance Corp. The renewal signifies that AXA Philippines’ life and general insurance businesses are in good standing with the IC and that the companies can continue offering their superior life and general insurance products to their customers, thereby helping them to live better and more empowered lives. Photo shows AXA Philippines chief customer officer, Amor Balagtas with insurance commissioner Hon. Dennis Funa.

Vickie Rushton Hailed as Ms. Ever Bilena

Returning Binibining Pilipinas 2019 candidate Vickie Marie Rushton exuded confidence and grace as she was named Ms. Ever Bilena at the corporate visit held recently at the local cosmetic brand head office.

The Pinoy Big Brother alumna was the top choice of a panel of judges led by Ever Bilena CEO Dioceldo Sy for projecting sophistication, beauty, timeless elegance and confidence. Rushton also won Ms. Careline last year.

“I am very happy since last year I was Ms. Careline and now I got this award,” said Rushton who is joining the pageant for the second time. “And, this is our first-ever award during our Binibini journey and this will inspire us to push through and fight for the crown.”

Aside from Rushton, three other candidates also took home special awards. Jessica Marasigan won as Ms. Careline for possessing an undeniably hip and trendy look combined with a vibrant and sassy attitude. Samantha Bernardo won as Ms. Blackwater for her fierce yet feminine aura; and Emma Tiglao was chosen as Ms. Ever Bilena Advance for embodying the modern woman who carries herself well and displays a picture-perfect look whenever, wherever. 

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, is a proud sponsor of Bb. Pilipinas 2019. Now on its 36th year, it continues to provide world-class everyday go-to product for women who want to further enhance their look to feel good and confident about themselves.

To learn more about Ever Bilena’s products, visit Ever Bilena’s website, www.everbilena.com.ph, and follow their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.