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Sons of the south: PJ Simon, basketball stars from Mindanao join grand ‘homecoming’ in Davao with PLDT Home

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 30, 2024

PLDT Home’s Fiber Fastbreak series flies far south to connect with the city’s passionate hoops community. Bannering the meet-and-greet are ‘The Scoring Apostle’ Peter June Simon and TNT Tropang Giga players Gryann Mendoza from Davao and Poy Erram and Glenn Khobuntin from Cagayan de Oro, plus teammate and PBA star Jayson ‘The Blur’ Castro TNT Tropang Giga stars Gryann Mendoza, Poy Erram, Glenn Khobuntin, and Jayson Castro plus Davao-based PJ “The Scoring Apostle” Simon at PLDT Ponciano Davao. The Philippines is no doubt a hoop-crazed country, with some standout areas becoming well-known for developing top amateur and professional talent. Down south in Mindanao is no exception, being the home of stars such as NLEX Road Warriors’ Baser Amer and Meralco Bolts’ Alvin Pasaol from Davao, and “The Scoring Apostle” Peter June Simon from Cotabato who would later become a bigger name playing for Davao. On a mission to celebrate the […]

Red Bull Half Court’s First Davao Champions set to conquer National Finals in Manila!

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 10, 2024

In a showdown of talent and tenacity, the Red Bull Half Court Qualifiers in Davao reached its thrilling conclusion. Blancas Golden Knights dominated the men’s division, while Coaches Corner showcased their supremacy in the women’s category, commanding the court with their exceptional skill and determination. From buzzer-beaters to jaw-dropping crossovers, the event witnessed the best of Davao’s streetball scene – crowning Davao’s first-ever Red Bull Half Court champions. Rising stars emerged, leaving an indelible mark on the court and setting the stage for an electrifying journey ahead. The victorious teams from Davao now advance to the National Qualifiers, where they will face off against other regional champions from across the country alongside wildcard teams consisting of professional players to make the competition more intense. “We worked so hard to prepare for this league, and we made sure to stay focused throughout each game and not become complacent. Also, we leave […]

PNP, GCash nab 4 police officers for robbery and extortion

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 1, 2024

Four uniformed personnel from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) were recently arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP), aided by the popular finance app GCash, following complaints reported by detainees of alleged robbery and extortion in exchange for their release without charges. The complaint included unauthorized GCash money transfer from the detainees’ smartphone while in the custody of the said police officers. According to the first complainant alias ‘Gabi’, the five of them were apprehended by the suspects for illegal gambling. They were taken to their barracks after confiscating gambling funds which reportedly amounted to P75,000. He was then released without charges with his confiscated phone returned to him. The latter soon discovered that there was an unauthorized transfer from his GCash account of P11,929 to another GCash account, allegedly while his phone was in the custody of the suspected police officers. Meanwhile, Gabi’s son under the alias of […]

GMA Regional TV brings Kapuso stars to celebrate Araw ng Dabaw 2024

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 14, 2024

Jennylyn Mercado, Ruru Madrid, Jillian Ward in Davao GMA Regional TV is making 87th Araw ng Dabaw more exciting and unforgettable as it brings the biggest and brightest Kapuso stars from the hit programs “Love. Die. Repeat.”, “Asawa ng Asawa Ko,” “Black Rider,” and “Abot Kamay na Pangarap” to Davao City this weekend. Set to spread joy and love this Saturday (March 16) through a Kapuso Mall Show at Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Buhangin, Davao City at 4pm is no less than the Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado from GMA Prime’s “Love. Die. Repeat.” Making the afternoon even more hotter and livelier are Spark artists Liezel Lopez and Martin del Rosario from “Asawa ng Asawa Ko.“ The fun and excitement continue the next day (March 17) as Primetime Action Hero and “Black Rider” himself Ruru Madrid and “Abot Kamay na Pangarap” actress, Star of the New Gen Jillian Ward, banner […]

BPI joins forces with organizations to empower farmers and fisherfolks nationwide

Written by louiseinthehouse on January 3, 2024

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation(BPIF), forge four transformative partnerships aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability,empowering local communities, and fostering economic resilience across diverse regions in thePhilippines. Aligned with BPI Foundation’s theme, “Kasama Lahat sa Pag-Unlad,” Farm-to-Table is a holisticprogram that aims to uplift the lives of Filipino farmers and fisherfolks through capacity building,education, innovation and technology, entrepreneurship, market access, and financial inclusion.These collaborations are made possible through BPIF’s commitment to fostering inclusive growthand sustainable development, leveraging the expertise of key partners to drive positive changeacross the country.

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 […]