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Why Women’s Waist Trainers and Butt Lift Panties Are Getting Popular

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 27, 2023

In the ever changing world of fashion and beauty, women’s undergarments have witnessed a revolutionary transformation with the introduction of waist trainers and butt lift panties. These innovative pieces of lingerie have become popular choices for those looking to enhance their natural curves and achieve a sculpted silhouette. Waist Trainers: Step Closer to Achieving Hourglass Figures Women waist trainers, also known as waist cinchers, have gained immense popularity for their ability to provide instant waist reduction and create the coveted hourglass figure. These garments are designed to compress the midsection, emphasizing the curves of the hips and bust while cinching the waist. Made from a combination of latex, spandex, and other elastic materials, waist trainers offer a snug fit that molds the waistline, providing the appearance of a smaller, more defined waist. Apart from the immediate visual impact, waist trainers are often used during workouts to stimulate heat and perspiration […]

NCCC Mall VP transforms into Candy Cane Wonderland

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 17, 2023

Its officially Christmas at NCCC Mall Victoria Plaza as it transforms The Atrium area into a colorful candy cane wonderland. Dubbed as “A Colorful Candy Cane Christmas”, the set up incorporates twinkling lights and whimsical decorations where customers can enjoy and have their pictures taken. The concept, as explained by Malls marketing manager Alice Romero, symbolizes sweetness, warmth, and tradition that Dabawenyos positively embody. She added that, “as we exit the pandemic, the festive spirit of Christmas brings back the sweetness of the holiday season that we’ve missed.” Jam packed December awaits NCCC patrons There will be a holiday mall wide madness sale all weekends of December with discounts of as much as 70% and Buy 1 Take 1, Buy 2 Take 1 deals. Other bargains include gadget bundles as well as Piso Deals. Aside from shopping, customers can participate in the different games prepared like Balloon Darts, Tub Toss, […]

Globe Business holds Retail Revolution in Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 5, 2023

Last Friday, I went to Globe Business’ event called Retail Revolution. It was a 1-day activity held at SM Lanang Premier here in Davao. Davao. It featured an actual pop-up store showcasing the digital solutions of Globe Business for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the retail industry. It aims to inspire businesses to revolutionize their retail game and experience the future of retail stores today. At Globe Business, they envision tech-enabled businesses as the future of retail, and commit to be a trusted and reliable partner of Wholesale/Retail MSMEs in their digital transformation journey. Connected Retail The event aimed to highlight the concept of Connected Retail, which focuses on integrating consumers’ online and offline experience: whether your business has a physical or online store, your end-consumers will be able to seamlessly transact with your business. Moreover, it targets to effortlessly connect businesses with customers by providing a seamless […]

GCash, Fuse Lending expand lending portfolio with Sakto Loan offers

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 1, 2023

The financial superapp introduces Sakto Loan, an option for users to borrow small amounts of as low as PHP 100 Financial super app GCash, together with Fuse Lending Inc., introduces GCash Sakto Loans, a nano loan offer that enables GCash users to easily borrow small amounts as ‘pambale,’ as it seeks to provide more Filipinos with access to fair, easy and inclusive loan options without the need for bureaucratic paperwork. A GCash study found that nine out of 10 Filipinos have to borrow money to make ends meet. But with the rigorous loan application process set by formal institutions and banks, more than half resort to borrowing from informal lenders with high interest rates and sometimes abusive collection practices. “Sakto Loans serves as an expansion of our suite of lending options GLoan, GCredit and GGives, which has provided users with a convenient way to borrow money with just a few […]

Nestlé & DepEd Davao Region collab to promote nutrition education to over 1M students

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 17, 2023

MOA signing marks implementation of Nestlé Wellness Campus for SY 2023-2024 Nestlé Philippines and the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Davao Region recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that solidifies their partnership on nutrition education to teach healthy habits to over a million elementary and high school students in public schools in the region. This will be implemented under the Nestlé Wellness Campus, the nutrition education advocacy program of Nestlé Philippines made possible through the support of DepEd. The Nestlé Wellness Campus was initially implemented in 2013 in four regions across the Philippines. It has since expanded to seven regions and was adopted by the DepEd Davao Region in School Year 2021-2022. Over the last two years, the program has reached 613,922 elementary students and 400,275 high school students from Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro and Davao Occidental. As a leading health […]

Missed the SIM registration deadline?

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 26, 2023

You have 5 days to reactivate your SIM If you still missed the SIM registration deadline, you have a final grace period to comply with the law. Globe, TM, and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi users who missed the July 25 deadline for SIM registration will already feel the impact of non-compliance, with their outgoing services and incoming calls deactivated. But, as stipulated in the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act, they still have five days- from July 26 to 30 — to catch up and save their SIM from permanent deactivation. Their incoming SMS is still left active so they could receive a One-Time Pin for SIM registration. “Globe recognizes the essential role of uninterrupted mobile and broadband services in our customers’ daily lives. So, as provided for in the law, SIM users get this last chance to register their SIMs after missing the initial […]

Capture perfect portraits and moments with the OPPO Reno8 T 5G

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 25, 2023

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G offers significant all-round upgrades to the popular PortraitExpert Series and is available through OPPO’s official ecomm stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Capture life’s fleeting precious moments as OPPO offers the Reno8 T 5G which boasts animproved camera, a refreshed design, and superior performance. The OPPO Reno8 T 5G’s 108MP Portrait Camera is a first in the Reno Series and is supportedby a one-of-a-kind 40x Microlens Camera which allows users to peek into the microscopic world,capturing photos at 20-times and 40-times magnification and a 2MP depth camera. Blurred andpixelated resolutions will be a thing of the past, as the 108MP camera offers endlesspossibilities for cropping and editing. It also has AI Portrait Super Resolution, which canoptimize portraits no matter the lighting condition. Other camera features set to impress are Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual-View Videoand more. Giving it a premium feel is its […]

GCash Stories Launches “Turing” for Pride Month

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 24, 2023

Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by Offering Finance for All GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash’s commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and persistence of Filipino drag performer, Turing. Turing gained fame as a contestant on the debut season of Drag Race Philippines. The short film delves into Turing’s aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. She reassures her mother, “Ako nang bahala sa pag tambling, Ma,” despite the struggles their family faces. Overcoming tears, she performs in her living room, cheered on by her […]

MOA Signing Between Sterling Bank of Asia and Santos Land Development Corp.

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 29, 2023

Sterling Bank of Asia signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Santos LandDevelopment Corporation (SLDC) to expand its home loan offering to its current andprospective clients in Davao. The MOA signing held at The Ivory Residences marks the officialpartnership of SBA and SLDC. SBA’s First Vice President for Vismin Consumer Lending, Ms. Leila Amante, and Senior VicePresident for Consumer Lending Group, Ms. Mary Rose Mendez, together with SLDC’sChairman, Ms. Nora Morada, and Chief Finance Officer, Ms. Maria Lourdes Estanislao, forgedthe agreement. “We are excited about the recent expansion of partnerships in the Davao region,” said Ms.Amante. ” This partnership with SLDC will allow SBA to offer our current and future clients morehome ownership options,” she added. The Ivory Residences is the latest addition to the existing home loan offering of Sterling Bank ofAsia under the SLDC projects. The 18-story residential condominium stands steps away frommalls, hospitals, schools, and public offices, making it an excellent […]

MCM unveils new logo, new name as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 3, 2023

Malayan Colleges Mindanao has been rejuvenated and renamed as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), made all the more official with the school’s unveiling of its rebranded Façade on April 27, 2023. The announcement was made by Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Mapúa MCM president during the recent unveiling of the school’s new logo on the Davao campus. “Our new name, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, aptly represents our competencies, focus, and vision. By putting our heritage at the forefront, we firmly attest that our graduates and students have been trained and equipped with the same academic and technological excellence that Mapúa is known for,” Maestrecampo said. The rebranding reflects the legacy of excellence and global standards in which the college is rooted. It is also a nod towards the institution’s commitment to high-quality education that equips students to compete globally. The move also heralds the higher education institution’s efforts to transform […]