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SKYbundles Super Saver for Unlimited Internet Within the Budget

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 13, 2016

Good news to the budget-conscious! At this age when fast internet connectivity is a must in every home, SKY is bringing quality unlimited internet service called Super Saver Plan 3 MBPS. The whole family will now have access to vast information in their daily pursuits at work, in school and with their community connections. With unlimited internet, possibilities are endless. Aside from this, it is the only bundle in the market today with a prepaid cable TV option so viewers can watch their favorite shows with no monthly commitment. For as low as a Php99 peso load valid for 30 days, they can now access 30 standard definition channels and 4 high definition channels including SKY’s exclusive channels such as Cinema One, ABS-CBN HD, ABS-CBN Sports and Action HD and ANC HD. Prepaid load Php 250 is also available. Moreover, subscribers will get to stream or catch up on their favorite local shows and select cable channels […]

Sun Made Brown Rice Ties Up with WapatDC for Health and Tourism

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 2, 2016

Sun Made Brown Rice, the leading brown rice brand in the country has made a milestone as it partners with WapatDC, a cycling group in Mindanao; to promote health, fitness and tourism. Brown rice is known to have a lot of health benefits, and Sun Made makes it even better by producing it in high-quality, mill-to table fresh and reasonably priced. WapatDC has also similar thrust in promoting health and fitness through cycling tourism in Mindanao and through events/or other forms of pop-up promotions. With this, Sun Made led by its Vice President Carlo Lorenzana supports WapatDC represented by one of its founders, Victor Magno by giving financial, promotional and co-branding support; and by fueling their long cycling trips with fresh and healthy brown rice.

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 […]

Catch the Lav Diaz Epic film ‘Hele’ at Home Via Sky Pay-Per-View

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 3, 2016

With premium entertainment services such as SKY Pay Per View now available, movie aficionados among SKYcable digital subscribers are empowered with the convenience and privilege of a front-row access to topnotch, fresh-off-the-cinema films in the comfort of their own homes and watch these masterpieces at their own pace. Fresh from its cinema run last March, Filipino families will have such privilege as the eight-hour Lav Diaz epic opus “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis” starring Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz will be playing exclusively on SKY Critics’ Choice pay-per-view this July. “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis” is the much-talked about film of esteemed director Lav Diaz that won the prestigious Silver Bear: Alfred Bauer Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year. It weaves together Filipino revolution, literature, and mythology presented in two stories. One story recalls Gregoria de Jesus’ search for the body of her slain husband, Andres Bonfacio, […]

Underweight, Stunting Prevalent Among Davao Region children

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 21, 2016

The 8th national nutrition survey conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) reveals that 6 out of 10 Filipino households suffer from poor nutrition. Under nutrition hinders mental and physical development while over nutrition leads to obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. In Davao region, the results of a 2011 DOST-FNRI survey indicate that 20% of children aged 0-5 years old, and 33% of school-age children are underweight for their age. The survey was conducted in Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Compostela Valley. The same survey reveals that stunting, being underheight-for-age, is high among 0-5 year-old and school-age children. The physical condition is an indicator of chronic malnutrition. These nutrition problems often result from poor eating habits, like skipping meals such as breakfast, or having an unbalanced diet, and can lead to poor school and […]

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 […]

Davao BPI Lifestyle Madness 2016

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 17, 2016

My favorite bank, The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is once again bringing BPI Lifestyle Madness to Davao City on June 16-19 at the Abreeza Mall Activity Center. The event is a one-stop-shop offering financial solutions and exclusive deals catering to the various needs of the Davaoeños. Following similarly successful legs in key cities in Luzon, Visayas, and other parts of Mindanao, BPI now turns its focus on fast-growing parts of the country to guide families, young urban professionals, and overseas Filipinos in financial decision making.BPI representatives will be offering “Lifestyle Talks” during the event to give the visitors on-the-spot expert advice on achieving their life goals. Aside from BPI’s deposit and investment products, the bank’s Auto Loan, Housing Loan, and Personal Loans will also be offered in this event. To top it all, there will be open-to-all hourly raffle draws and a grand raffle draw on June 19 with gift certificates and great […]

SKY Football Season Pass HD Features UEFA Euro 2016

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 14, 2016

Catch the world’s most intense football action in 2016 as SKY Football Season Pass HD features the 15th UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) EURO 2016 this June and July. Starting June 10, avid football fans can score a coveted one month season pass to catch all the action at home and round-the-clock from 24 European teams in the UEFA EURO 2016. France hosts the tournament for the third time and this years’ edition of the quadrennial tournament include to-watch-out for teams such as defending champion Spain, three-time champ Germany, powerhouses England, Portugal, Italy, and France. This year, the usual 16-team format expands to 24 and will see the debuts of teams from Albania, Iceland, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, and Wales. Two-time champion France opens the UEFA EURO 2016 in a match against Romania. Be sure to watch the thrilling matches all in high-definition on SKYcable from June 11 to July 11. […]

A. Refinery launches first concept store in Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 5, 2016

Audio Refinery Inc., a new player in the Audio and Lifestyle industry, announces the debut of its new retail concept in Metro Manila last April 23, 2016 and now officially launches the next concept store, A. Refinery Davao located at the 2nd Level of Abreeza Mall, one of Ayala Mall’s premiere shopping centers in the city. The store features products under the slogan Lifestyle – Music – Technology. Serving as an experience hub for premium audio and lifestyle, A. Refinery Davao celebrated an official grand launching last Saturday, May 28, 2016. “Perfect for movie buffs, Vinyl and turntable collectors, sports fanatics and any music listener, the A. Refinery creates a completely immersive movie and music experience, as well as other interesting products for almost any profile” said A. Refinery’s sales team. “A. Refinery represents today’s forward thinking of home entertainment, HiFi concepts, portable media all integrated into one retail shop. We […]

Taxilink: Davao’s Homegrown Taxi App

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 3, 2016

Over the years, Davao has become famous for having honest cab drivers and commendable passenger experience. To add to this, Davao-owned and operated Southern Maligaya taxi took great effort by developing a mobile taxi application to improve their services in the city. The app is named “Taxilink” , giving users access to the entire R.A Hao Group fleet which includes Orange Cab, Master Cab, Apple Cab, Pacific Cab, Bell Cab, Premier Cab, Visa Cab, SMTI, Mister Cab & Misis Cab. In line with its founders’ vision “to provide the best quality of products and services every Filipino deserves”, the fleet promises to deliver more secured, effective and convenient way through taxi bookings. The management aims to bring more value to the customers through their app by providing a special duo which can offer a free ride in the first few months called the Mister Cab and Misis Cab. The best part of it is, the […]