LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

     LAC Philippines gathered media partners, friends, and wellness advocates at Rockwell Makati for “Where Wellness Meets Art,” a Thanksgiving celebration filled with gratitude, creativity, and holistic self-care.

     The intimate event doubled as a year-end appreciation and a gentle reminder to slow down and nurture personal well-being. Guests joined mindful activities, such as flower arranging and pot painting—simple, grounding rituals that reflect LAC’s belief that wellness begins from within. 

LAC "Where Wellness Meets Art" Thanksgiving 2025

Holiday Tables Get a Twist: Makes Christmas Gathering Creative with MR. HAT GULAMAN

     Christmas is all about traditions—familiar flavors, family gatherings, and tables full of dishes that remind us of home. But in between the classics, there's always space for something new. Whether you're hosting Noche Buena for the family , attending an office potluck, or planning a barkada get-together, it’s the perfect time to bring something unexpected to the table. This season, the question is: Bagong dessert sa handaan? #NasaHatkoYan. One ingredient that’s been quietly stepping up its game this season? MR. HAT GULAMAN.

     Often seen as a summer staple, gulaman is being reimagined in kitchens everywhere—not just as a nostalgic treat, but as a flexible, creative base for sweet and savory holiday creations. MR. HAT GULAMAN opens you up to new food and drink recipes during Christmas. And when it comes to potluck-ready, crowd-friendly food ideas, MR. HAT GULAMAN offers more possibilities than you might expect.

Holiday Tables Get a Twist: Makes Christmas Gathering Creative with MR. HAT GULAMAN

Check out these recipes: Merry & Bright Ornaments Jelly and Coffee Panna Cotta – Mr. Hat Gulaman Coffee

Holidays Around the World at GH Mall's International Christmas Display

     For Filipinos, Christmas is never a quiet affair because of the sheer joy from being together. Christmas is laughter shared over food, children running toward twinkling lights, and families strolling hand in hand through bright streets and malls. It’s the sound of choirs, the scent of Christmas ham, the sound of church bells during Simbang Gabi and the feeling that everyone you love is a little closer this time of year.

     This is the spirit that fills GH Mall as it ushered in the most anticipated season with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last November 14 at the East Wing Atrium. The ceremony was graced by special guests and city officials, including San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, Ortigas Land President and CEO Junie Jalandoni, EVA Airways Corporation General Manager Rick Hsieh, and RCBC Chief Commercial Officer Mylene J. Bico, who all joined the community in officially welcoming the season of joy and giving.

Holidays Around the World at GH Mall's International Christmas Display
GH Mall Lit Up For Christmas. Ortigas Land President & CEO Jose Emmanuel “Junie” H. Jalandoni, with EVA Airways Corp. Junior Vice President Rick Hsieh, led the ceremonial Christmas Tree lighting at the GH Mall. Joining them were San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora with family; Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili, members of the Ortigas family, and RCBC executives.

Holiday Home Ready with IKEA's Dinner and Kitchenware Christmas Collection

     Christmas in the Philippines shows the true heart of the Filipino and their deep love for family. Whether it’s a humble home in the province where relatives drop by with trays of bibingka and puto bumbong, or a condo in the city where baked goods are exchanged, one thing remains constant: the home is where the most meaningful celebrations happen.

     IKEA understands that the holiday season is all about feasts, cooking, sharing, and eating with loved ones, so it’s putting Filipino kitchens and dining areas in the spotlight during the Flavors of Home Festival at the IKEA Store in Pasay City.

Holiday Home Ready with IKEA's Dinner and Kitchenware Christmas Collection 
Bringing the Flavors of Home to you. (L-R) Hervy Nicholas, IKEA Sales Leader, IKEA shopkeepers Nerie Loquillano and Grace Ante, actress and host Dimples Romana, Grace Tanfelix, Icoy Rapadas, and Mitch Ngo (@thechinitafoodie) at a live cooking demo showcasing dishes for the holidays.

Ultimate Entertainment: PLDT Home Plans with Netflix, Cignal, and Now HBO Max

     Strengthening its position as the country’s telco leader in home entertainment, PLDT Home has added HBO Max to its powerhouse lineup of streaming partners. This upgrade in its Fiber Unli All Plans further brings customers an even wider offering of premium entertainment content on top of Netflix and Cignal, realizing the company’s vision of providing Filipino families with unlimited streaming possibilities.

     New and existing customers of the enhanced PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 2499 and Plan 3199 now get HBO Max Standard subscription as part of their fiber connection, on top of their monthly access to Netflix and Cignal. These upgraded plans combine unlimited internet with speeds up to 700 Mbps and 1 Gbps (respectively), unlimited calls, and unlimited access to world-class entertainment over-the-top services (OTTs) – all in one subscription.

Ultimate Entertainment: PLDT Home Plans with Netflix, Cignal, and Now HBO Max

School Success Starts at Home with Free 30-Day Fiber

     For today’s students, learning doesn’t stop after school hours. It stretches into the night at home, where shared spaces typically transform into mini study hubs. Parents also feel this shift, even on #WalangPasok days when school shifts to virtual lectures and an internet connection is essential at any time of the day. 

     Every school season brings parents into a balancing act of stretching their budget for books, uniforms, and school supplies while making sure that their children have everything they need to excel. With PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid, students and parents need not worry. 

School Success Starts at Home with Free 30-Day Fiber

High Speed Hitters Strengthens Lineup for PVL Reinforced Conference

     The PLDT High Speed Hitters are storming into the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference powered by renewed strength and added firepower. Coming off back-to-back preseason championships in the PVL On Tour and the Invitational Conference, PLDT led with a 15-game winning streak – before their loss to the Cignal Super Spikers in their most recent duel. This season, the team channels the heartbreak of last year's fourth place finish into potent fuel, assembling a championship roster led by a world-class import and two dynamic local talents.

     Leading the charge is new Russian outside hitter Anastasiia Bavykina. Standing at a towering 6’2”, the 33-year-old brings over 15 years of international experience, spanning Russia, Europe, Asia, and the United States. The veteran player is the perfect solution for PLDT, adding crucial height, offensive versatility, and an immediate blocking presence to complement the team's already solid defensive unit.

High Speed Hitters Strengthens Lineup for PVL Reinforced Conference

Christmas Magic Begins at SM Home: Discover the Dazzling Golden Elegance Holiday Collection 2025

     Transform your home into a magical wonderland with two of our most breathtaking Christmas themes. The most wonderful time of year deserves decorations that capture the magic, wonder, and joy of Christmas. SM Home curated distinct Christmas collections that speak to every style and celebrate the unique ways families create holiday memories. 

     Here's one of the elegant collections that will transform your home into a sophisticated holiday haven: Golden Elegance. It's one of the six new collections that I like the most- Gold, the color of warmth, celebration, and timeless elegance that instantly transforms your home into a radiant Christmas sanctuary. If your personality radiates confidence, sophistication, and a taste for shining, shimmering, splendid, then this Christmas theme is for you. Check out some of the items in the collection and how to style your home the SM Home Golden Elegance way. 

Christmas Magic Begins at SM Home: Discover the Dazzling Golden Elegance Holiday Collection 2025