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Imagine welcoming the New Year from atop one of Manila’s finest hotels, basking in the panorama of Manila Bay fireworks with friends and family, and raising a Champagne toast on December 31. Wouldn’t that be a spectacular way to celebrate the passing of a year?

In support of the government’s fight against online and mobile phone security threats, DITO Telecommunity reminds its nearly 15 million subscribers and potential customers to register their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards starting December 27, 2022. Subscribers who successfully register their SIM cards will receive 2GB bonus data.

Waste is a problem that has an impact on economics, the environment, and people's lives and livelihoods. Because a huge amount of garbage is openly disposed of or burnt in low-income nations, the poor and most vulnerable people suffer disproportionately.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s truly an exciting season as we all gather for annual get-togethers. But for some people, it’s also the busiest time of the year — perhaps a little bit too busy that they always forget how to take care of themselves.

The holidays are always such a big eating season for everyone. It’s that one time of the year when we feel extra carefree about what we eat because seriously, have you really enjoyed Christmas without jumping from one banquet to another?

For three years now, alternative payments pioneer Dragonpay has consistently supported the global child-focused organization World Vision, in its annual Noche Buena Campaign. This is a food and gift-giving program that reaches out to Filipino children and their communities to experience the tradition of enjoying a meal together shared with family and friends during Christmas eve. By helping World Vision fund its operations, Dragonpay has benefitted over 1,200 households, an impact that they aim to amplify in the coming years.

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, looks back at the past 12 months to unveil Year on TikTok 2022's top trends, creators, and most influential positive moments that made the year truly #ForYou in the country as well as the rest of the world. TikTok also highlights the #ForYou favorites that gave joy and entertainment to the community in 2022.

To give Filipinos the most affordable rates when keeping in touch with family and friends anywhere in the world, DITO Telecommunity launched its international services promos for International Direct Dialing (IDD) and roaming services.

For many of Cebuana Lhuillier pawning clients, their pieces of jewelry are more than valued accessories. To many, these items were heirloom pieces, fruits of their hard work, or precious investments. During times of need, they also represent a quick solution, an opportunity for a better life, or a fresh restart.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is gearing up to be bigger and brighter this year, with holiday cheer at an all-time high. For the first time in two years, parties are in full swing, and everyone is in a celebratory mood.

The country’s pioneering live-streaming and digital bingo game operator BingoPlus through BingoPlus Foundation is set to invest in the vast potential of young Filipinos to help engineer a better future for the country.

Naughty or nice, with membership card or none, everyone is welcome to awesome discount deals in the S&R Treats 99% Off, exclusively via MetroMart this December 16-19, 2022.

With the Yuletide season around the corner, World Vision is once again bringing the Noche Buena campaign, which aims to give bountiful meals to the most vulnerable children and their families this Christmas.

Condominiums have become the residence of choice for many Filipinos, particularly those who choose to live within central business hubs where land space has shifted property development upward. However, it’s not through sheer necessity that has caused many of our countrymen to live in vertical villages.

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift to give a first-time mom? You may want to consider some of these personal recommendations by celebrity mom Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico! Awaiting the newest member of the family, Solenn shares how she’s taking everything in stride, which all moms, especially first-time moms can relate to all too well.

For many people, getting financing or a loan is mostly perceived as a burden. To us Filipinos, getting a loan is perceived to be “nakakahiya” (embarrassing), thus keeping it a secret from others.

Start 2023 on a high note with MetroMart’s GROCEFREE for a Year. Up for grabs are prizes like a year’s worth of groceries, appliances, and premium grocery items that can be won by customers through online orders on MetroMart.

The online world showcases a treasure chest of Pinoy talent, creativity, and a sense of community that springs from pursuing shared passions. Not surprising as Filipinos have consistently been named as the top social media users in recent years.

Here's an exciting news for those who regularly send out parcels and packages, such as online sellers and other business owners. Leading e-commerce global delivery service J&T Express is giving away big discounts as an early Christmas gift to their customers nationwide. Get huge savings on shipping fees when you send your parcels via J&T Express this holiday season using its Unlisaya promo with a voucher discount, available on their mobile application.

NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has launched the next phase of its largest-ever global tourism marketing and advertising campaign “It’s Time for New York City.” The new phase continues to feature the City’s beacon of welcome, the Statue of Liberty and its iconic Crown and expands with airline, rail, and tour operator partnerships in both domestic and international markets.

The holiday season is a shopping season as Filipinos try to find the perfect gifts for family and friends, prepare for parties left and right, or plan to reward themselves with a well-deserved treat.

Christmas shopping just got better with a huge Holiday sale brought to you y Johnson’s Baby! Grab the chance to secure great deals for all your babies’ bath and hair essentials from Johnson’s Baby on Lazada’s Grand Pamasko Sale and Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale this coming December 12 on all official Johnson & Johnson stores.

Every Filipino will know someone who has been touched by the help of a World Vision Philippine’s supporters here and overseas. Today, in any given year, World Vision child sponsors and donors help 1.5 million of our most vulnerable children. They give these children the opportunity for a better future— their own, their communities’ and indeed all our country.

TikTok Shop , the e-commerce solution from the leading destination for short-form mobile video TikTok, is giving merchants and customers another round of exciting in-app selling and shopping experience at its 12.12 Grand Pamasko Sale.

LeapOut proudly claimed three trophies at the  2022 Marketing Excellence Awards  held last December 1st, New Coast Hotel, Manila.

Don’t fret thinking about your Christmas gift for a loved one this Yuletide season anymore. Taiwan Excellence has got a complete range of excellent lifestyle products you can choose from for that all-important present you can give in this most important and joyous season.

Amid our busy lives, staying active and healthy is more important than ever. Whether going for a quick jog as a pick-me-up before work or taking a relaxing cycle around the nearby park to destress after a long day, working up a sweat with your Galaxy Watch5 Series, which includes the Watch5 and Watch5 Pro, will always leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) wins at APEA 2022. The photo shows PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong proudly showing the company’s Corporate Excellence Award and his Master Entrepreneur Award from the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022. The annual recognition program honors the region’s best in business performance towards sustainable growth.

Quality assurance and food safety are at the core of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.’s (PCPPI) operations. The organization recently reinforced its commitment to uphold excellence in line with PCPPI and PepsiCo’s observance of World Quality Month this November.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is set to welcome new female linecrew as part of its continuing efforts to champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace.