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New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization for New York City’s five boroughs, invites local and global visitors to join the festivities this holiday season, which officially kicks off with the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23. From November to January, events such as cheerful performances, winter exhibitions, holiday lightings, and more across all five boroughs will surprise and delight even the most discerning traveler coming to NYC.

They reaped what they sowed. The 4th CSR Guild Awards—organized by the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF)–recently recognized eight corporate foundations for developing outstanding CSR projects that created a positive impact on the communities they serve.

Payday weekends mean lots of fun and big savings, especially with MetroMart’s September Payday PISO Sale. Various items will be available at ONLY ₱1.00 from S&R and Landmark this September 29 to October 1, 2023. These products include rice, premium canned meats, and other pantry staples.

It’s high time to kick start your dream to study in the EU through this year’s European Higher Education Fair (EHEF). With 85 higher education institutions and diplomatic missions participating on-ground and online from Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Finland, and Sweden, you’ll have a broad selection of schools and programs to choose from that fits best with your interests and passion.

Sarisuki joins hands with a leading APAC customer engagement platform, MoEngage, to revolutionize the Philippines' agricultural supply chain. Their e-Grocery platform harnesses local communities' potential to enhance the well-being of Filipino farmers and consumers, which aims to transform the Philippines' agriculture by supporting farmers, nurturing entrepreneurs, and improving supply chain efficiency. The platform promotes food supply sustainability by ensuring fair compensation for farmers and affordability for consumers, bridging stakeholders through their Agri Super Highway for sustainability, equity, and transparency.

Asia United Bank (AUB), a publicly listed universal bank in the Philippines, is enabling more local merchants to accept cross-border digital payments from Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, and Malaysia via Alipay+ and AUB PayMate.

Southeast Asian tastebuds are hard to please. After all, their countries are abundant with spices that have given their cuisines a whole new dimension of depth and complexity. A traveler from this region may be wary of the food options in the US- with stereotypical images of hamburgers, hotdogs and fast food in general.

Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited (Lanson Place), a leader in the small luxury hotels and residences sector, is proud to announce its aggressive expansion plans and upcoming projects that will further solidify its position as a transformative and luxury hospitality brand.

Orient has introduced four new Classic and Simple Style 38 models with new color dials to its Classic Collection. Sizes that suit everyone, and unique, calm colors make the new models attractive watches for daily use.

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) recently signed a partnership with The Pod Network (TPN) for the PRSP Education Committee Breaking Down the Buzz . It's a 12-episode PR Students and Young Professionals Congress Podcast Series. Previously a students’ congress, it has evolved into a podcast for academe and young professionals for this year.

BEXCS Logistics Solutions Inc. proudly announces the inauguration of its latest flagship branch in Quezon City. This strategic move marks a significant step towards the company's ambitious goal of establishing 278 branches throughout the Philippines.

airasia Digital, the digital arm of Capital A, in a strategic move to emphasize its commitment towards travel, announces its transformation into MOVE Digital (MOVE). This rebranding marks an exciting chapter in its next phase of growth through both its businesses, airasia Superapp and BigPay.

The Philippines, with its deep-rooted Catholic culture, has long recognized and cherished the paramount importance of family . Within this predominantly Catholic nation, family values are profoundly ingrained and celebrated as an integral part of Filipino life.

ONE PIECE, the cultural phenomenon embraced all over the world, will continue to sail into the high seas of adventure in search of treasure! Its creator and illustrator Eiichiro Oda confirmed the news today via Transponder Snail.

The Jollibee Group received a 7-star rating for its best practices on Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at the 9th International Best Practice Competition 2023, organized by the Centre for Organizational Excellence Research (COER), a global business excellence research and consultancy firm.

To promote student mobility and the pursuit of academic excellence, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the European Union Member States’ Embassies are organizing this year’s European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2023.

Grab , a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, introduces two new tech features to its driver app as part of its continued commitment to support its driver-partners to earn more. The two features – Sessions and Personalised Alerts – are the latest additions to a wide range of innovations available to reduce drivers’ idle time and enable them to focus on completing more bookings for every hour they spend on the Grab platform.

As we mark two decades in business, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation. Our profound gratitude is directed towards our dedicated media partners, many of whom have consistently supported and commended our cruise website, CruiseCompete.com .

Are you ready to get the best night’s sleep ever? Samsung has kicked off its collaboration with Emma Sleep to help more Filipinos unlock the transformative power that a good night’s sleep can bring. Samsung recently launched the new Galaxy Watch6, which comes with a variety of sleep monitoring and sleep coaching features. As the world’s leading direct-to-consumer sleep brand, Emma Sleep has continuously used extensive sleep research and German engineering to create mattresses like the Emma Diamond Hybrid Mattress to help people awaken their best.

Orient Star has launched a series of limited-edition watches inspired by the colors of the sky and sea that connect the world. The series includes three new models: Modern Skeleton and Semi Skeleton from the Contemporary Collection, and the smaller Classic Semi Skeleton from the Classic Collection. Each watch has a vibrant blue dial reminiscent of the sea and sky illuminated by the morning sun and is engraved with a limited-edition serial number on the case back.

To raise awareness about the available government programs aimed at enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of onion growers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) held the Information Caravan on Agri Credit Programs for Onion Farmers on September 14, 2023, in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, has collaborated with Hong Kong Disneyland in celebration of the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed land, World of Frozen, grand debut on 20 November 2023. The collaboration gives Klook users access to exclusive early park entry and a special Frozen-themed hotel package that will be available for purchase starting from 8 September 2023.

Treat yo’self this payday, and get big savings this weekend too with MetroMart’s September Payday PISO Sale. Various items will be available at ONLY ₱1.00 from S&R and Landmark this September 15 to 17, 2023. These products include premium canned meats, chocolates, and pantry staples.

Merrell® , the world's leading hike and outdoor footwear brand, and the Jeep® brand announced they will launch the " Merrell Moab 3 Mid x Jeep " – a hiking boot built on the legendary heritage of the two icons.

For decades, Rochelle Roman, 42, along with her daughter and mother have been living in Project 4 in Quezon City. They transferred residence when she invested in DMCI Homes’ Mirea Residences project in Santolan, Pasig City in 2017. Rochelle wanted to live in a resort-inspired condominium to enjoy an everyday vacation lifestyle, and she found just that in Mirea Residences.

Sanlo Salabat is a premium instant ginger brew brand that is made of high-quality ginger that is grown in the fertile soil at the foot of Mt. Banahaw. If you are looking for a delicious ginger brew to relax your throat and provide an overall feeling of wellness, then I highly recommend Sanlo Salabat to you.

FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) has recently launched its inaugural FWD Innovation Fest at Xylo at the Palace in Uptown, Taguig, on August 22, 2023. The FWD Innovation Fest showcased FWD’s latest roster of innovative products, services, and initiatives designed to revolutionize the insurance industry while contributing to nation-building by creating a positive impact for Filipinos through financial inclusivity.

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life) has launched the Sun Peso Maximizer (Hybrid Income), a single-pay, Peso-denominated investment-linked insurance product that enables clients to tap global investment opportunities while preserving their capital.

With travel recovery in full swing since the pandemic, Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, records its strongest performance to date as it celebrates its 9th anniversary.

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is giving every Juan an early Christmas gift as it brings back its trademark Piso Sale in time for the BER months.

New York City Tourism + Conventions, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, and convention and visitor's bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, invites Southeast Asia visitors alike to Staten Island Like a New Yorker as part of the organization’s Get Local NYC initiative .

The deals and discounts are dialed up to the 9s in MetroMart’s Metro goes Retro 9.9 Sale this month of September. Premium snacks and food items will be available at ONLY ₱ 9.90 from September 8-10, 2023 from S&R and Landmark. Additional ₱99 ONLY and Buy 1, Get 1 promos on select products from Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, and Robinsons Easymart will also be available throughout September 2023.

BDO is one of the best banks to maintain a deposit account because of its wide branch and ATM network, not to mention online channels. With that, BDO brings a high level of convenience to its customers.

Cafe Rizal, the buffet restaurant of Rizal Park Hotel, is thrilled to announce an exciting promotion for the month of September. Every Sunday, families are invited to savor a sumptuous lunch buffet from 11:30AM to 2:30PM for an incredible price of just P999.

Banking on the country’s growing digital economy, Asia United Bank (AUB) has partnered with Mastercard to launch a virtual card so customers can make online purchases through the credit payment platform Mocasa.

New York City Tourism + Conventions, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, in partnership with Mastercard®, today announced that the fall iteration of NYC Broadway Week will return this September, offering 2-for-1 tickets to 24 Broadway shows, available for purchase now at nyctourism.com/broadwayweek . The popular biannual program, now in its 12th year, will run September 4–17, 2023.