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Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Are On the Family Way

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 14, 2017

A baby is on the way! On Thursday, February 9, 2017, the model/actress took to Instagram to announce the happy news, showing off her bump in an adorable bikini shot. “Very happy to share that Jason and I are expecting! Lots of Love, Rosie”, the gorgeous gal captioned the photo. The 29 year old model/actress and the 49 year old actor have been dating for nearly six years now, and announced at the Golden Globe awards that they are engaged to be married. This will be the first marriage and first child for both of them, and we know that they are super excited to take this journey together! Rosie’s pregnancy announcement didn’t exactly come as a surprise to eagle eyed fans, who had some inclination to believe that the Victoria’s Secret model was pregnant since the beginning of the year. The “Mad Max” actress posted a Happy New Year […]

SKY Launches All-in-One Internet, Cable TV and Video-on Demand Plans In Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 21, 2017

As an answer to the needs of its internet and tech-savvy subscribers, SKY formally launched its newest products: One Sky and SKYdirect in Davao city last week. It is the latest location in the country to experience the superior brand of entertainment, as Davao residents can now enjoy an all-in-one subscription plan that includes high-speed internet, HD cable and video-on demand services. Subscribers can choose between Premium or Lite plans. One SKY Premium plans (start at Php1599/month) allows high-speed internet of 8 Mbps to 64 Mbps; unlimited data allowance from SKYbroadband, premium HD cable TV from SKYcable , and cable shows on the go with SKYmobi. One SKYlite Plans (start at Php699/month), offer fast internet of 4Mbps to 8Mbps with consumable data allowance of at least 20GB plus HD cable TV and a provision to add mobile internet. SKYcable channels include top-rating channels such as ABS CBN HD, ANC HD, HBO, HD, RTL CBS Entertainment […]

Jollibee Opens 991st store in Maa, Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 31, 2016

It has been decades since Jollibee started giving plenty of langhap-sarap goodness to Filipinos nationwide and abroad. And as it continues to serve more people every day, the country’s leading fast-food chain has embarked on another journey to further bring joy to more families in its Road to 1000. To signal the start of this new milestone, Jollibee has opened its 991st countdown store in Maa, Davao City. Also the 115th store in Mindanao, the Jollibee Davao Maa outlet is ready to share its well-loved favorites with the residents. Jollibee representatives led the official ribbon-cutting and store-blessing ceremonies, which included the traditional coin shower, as well as the valued Chickenjoy Toast that signified the countless joys that Jollibee Davao Maa branch will serve to Davaoeños. The opening day festivities delivered exciting activities for all attendees. With a dynamic drumbeat performance, followed by the official countdown, the newest branch was revealed in […]

The Search for Alaska-mazing Mom 2016 Goes To Davao

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 30, 2016

As a mother, it warms the heart knowing that a multinational company such as Alaska goes out of its way to honor moms who have made a mark in their respective household and communities. For me, all mothers deserve a pat in the back for being there for their families and loved ones every single day, almost not having a day off. Truth be told, a mother’s love is irreplaceable. In Since 2003, Alaska has been giving due recognition to mothers all over the country through its brainchild, the search for Ginang Alaska. Most will think that Ginang Alaska is just usual pageant search for women vying for crown and title. It has become more than because it opened it doors of opportunities for these mothers, empowering them and making their lives better. More than that, it gave them self esteem and fulfilment knowing that have achieved something despite their […]

Globe launches eLibrary for K-12 students and teachers

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 30, 2016

Globe Telecom has launched Global Filipino School (GFS) program which brings more than a thousand educational e-book appropriate for k-12 learning. This will be made available to over 15 million public elementary and high school students and some 500,000 public school teachers nationwide beginning September 30. The GFS Library launch coincides with the National Teachers Day celebration of the Department of Education (DepEd) at Ateneo de Manila University in Davao City where Globe is one of the participants. “With the expansion of the Global Filipino Schools Program and awareness of the GFS Library around the country, public schools can more effectively make use of reading resources and promote digital learning to more students and teachers nationwide, particularly in schools where access to quality books is limited and usage of technology for learning is not maximized,’ said Fernando Esguerra, Globe Director for Citizenship. GFSLibrary.com is a web-based platform that provides free […]

SKYcable’s Premium Pay-Per-View Options for the Family

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 16, 2016

Families will once again get an upgrade in their TV entertainment as SKYcable beefs up its roster of pay-per-view offerings every month with fresh-off-the-cinema releases, hit and critically-acclaimed movies, and special live events that subscribers can enjoy in the comforts of their homes. Starting this July, families can enjoy the widest selection of pay-per-view options on high definition like blockbuster movies from Star Cinema and Viva Films on SKY Pay-Per-View Box Office, restored titles on SKY Pay-Per-View Classics, award-winning independent films on SKY Pay-Per-View Critics’ Choice, live or recorded coverages of concerts and special events on SKY Pay-Per-View VIP Access, and live coverage of must-see sports events on SKY Pay-Per-View Sports. “The demand for a wide selection of entertaining content among Filipinos is rising. Entertainment now isn’t just about hit TV shows. Filipinos are looking for engaging world-class content that they can conveniently access at home and SKY Pay-Per-View aims […]

Action-Packed Entertainment for Dads Via SKY SELECT This June!

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 18, 2016

As we honor our Dads, Tatay, Papa on Father’s Day this month of June, SKY makes it easy for us surprise them with an entire month’s access to a special selection of awesome and action-packed channels available via SKY’s value added service, Select. SKY Select gives you the power to choose more channels from a wide range of options to add to your basic SKYcable digital subscription plan – whether it’s movies, sports, kiddie shows, learning, lifestyle, music, news, and even Asian programming. For dads, you can choose a whole variety from sports, outdoor adventure, action movies to comedy and for as low as P20/month. Guaranteed to give dad a thrilling time are sports channels in his selection. You can subscribe to Fox Sports Pack, the world’s biggest sports network and get a chance to catch the opening games of the Wimbledon starting June 28 and the US Open USGA from June […]

McDonald’s Annual Kiddie Crew Workshop for Summer 2016

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 10, 2016

For kids and parents who love McDonald’s, summer is always fun with the annual Kiddie Crew Workshop! Registration is currently on-going so moms and dads, better hurry and sign up your kids in over 400 participating McDonald’s stores nationwide. The Kiddie Crew is McDonald’s flagship family program since 1992 and has been promoting children’s well-being through fun and enriching activities that help them develop skills and make new friends. Kiddie Crew members go through a fun-filled 5-day learning workshop that consists of activities that will help harness their sense of discipline, hard work, teamwork, responsibility, and sharing. They learn what a real McDonald’s crew does at the front counter, drive thru, and they also do other lobby activities like greeting customers. Kids can also look forward to learning how to make the all-time favorite McDonald’s Cheeseburger, plus enjoy some art sessions including the new […]

Transfast launches money transfer services from Philippines to the world

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 6, 2016

Transfast, a leading global money transfer and payments solutions company, has introduced money transfer services from the Philippines to many countries including the US, Canada, UAE, India and China. Customers will be able to send funds to the listed countries, from any of the 6,000 locations throughout the Philippines which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The announcement was made at a Press conference held today in Manila. Transfast is known worldwide for providing instant deposits and instant cash, and the new service announced today further expands its services. “In an increasingly mobile global population, customers are seeking convenient access to money transfer services, wherever they work and live,” says Samir Vidhate, Director – EMEAA, Transfast. “The flow of remittances is important to the health of the global economy and sending funds overseas is, for many, a fundamental means of ensuring the financial security of businesses and families alike.” […]

Safeguard Raises Hands for Hygiene during Global Handwashing Day

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 19, 2015

Procter & Gamble Philippines, through Safeguard, takes Global Handwashing Day to the next level. “Itaas ang iyong mga kamay!!” (Raise your hands) The world celebrated the 8th Global Handwashing Day (GHD) last OCTOBER 15. It was the brainchild of the Global Private-Public Partnership for Handwashing in 2008 to increase awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap. Here in the Philippines, Procter and Gamble (P&G), through its flagship soap brand Safeguard, is not only one of the founding members of this partnership, but also continues to be a key advocate of GHD. This year was no different as Safeguard Philippines brought this annual celebration simultaneously to three major cities: Manila, Cebu and Davao. Here in Davao, me and my other blogger friends became part of the celebration as we trooped to Buhangin Central Elementary School to join the kids, parents and teachers . This year’s local theme “Linis Lusog sa Global Handwashing Day” focused […]