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Love, Bonito Opens First Store at Greenbelt 3 Makati City

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

     Leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand, Love, Bonito, officially announced the opening of its first brick and mortar store in the Philippines. Launching in the third quarter of the year at Greenbelt 3, Makati City, the inaugural store will feature the brand’s newly unveiled identity and revamped assortment strategy following its recent rebranding. “After five years of shipping to the Philippines, we’re thrilled to announce the opening of our very first permanent store here," shares Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love, Bonito. "Throughout these years, we've cherished every connection made through events and collaborations, feeling deeply inspired by the warmth and support of the community. With our upcoming physical store, our Filipina customers can now experience our collections firsthand, join workshops, styling sessions, and be part of our vibrant community events." 

     “The Philippines remains one of our fastest growing markets, with a constant double digit year-on-year growth since 2019,” says Dione Song, Chief Executive Officer of Love, Bonito. “Unlike traditional retailers, Love, Bonito started out as a digitally-native brand, but over the years have grown to understand the importance of being physically present where our community is. The pop-ups and showrooms we’ve done locally gave us much insight into our local customer base as well as the mall culture. With this, we’re thrilled to open our first store in a few months!”

Love, Bonito Opens First Store at Greenbelt 3 Makati City
The much-anticipated first physical store in Manila will provide a space to hold community events, and include innovative features such as the electronic queueing system, the first within the fashion industry in the Philippines.

PLDT and Cignal TV support Philippine Hosting of 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship

Monday, April 29, 2024

     The Philippines’ world-first solo hosting of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship has gotten a boost as PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Cignal TV announced their support for the prestigious volleyball tournament taking place on September 12-28, 2025.

     The country’s largest telco network PLDT will be the official broadband partner of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship. Cignal TV, the pay TV arm of the MediaQuest Group, will be the event’s official broadcaster.

PLDT and Cignal TV support Philippine Hosting of  2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship

Win a Shopping Spree Worth up to P100,000 from PLDT Home

Thursday, April 25, 2024

     Summer is the perfect time to upgrade your home, shop for school or work essentials, or simply stock up your pantry. This summer, PLDT Home gives you more reasons to make the most out of your upgrade or purchase with a chance to win a P100,000 shopping spree.

     PLDT Home’s Shopping Spree Upgrade promo gives you a chance to win a shopping spree experience at SM Store Megamall, with SM gift passes worth up to P100,000 to one lucky winner; P50,000 SM Gift Passes to two winners; and P25,000 SM Gift Passes to four winners.

Win a Shopping Spree Worth up to P100,000 from PLDT Home
Reward Yourself with an Upgrade and Shopping Spree

     There are many ways PLDT Home subscribers can earn raffle entries for the chance to win this experience of a lifetime. First, you can upgrade your current PLDT Home Fiber plan to enjoy a leveled-up digital experience at home—from streaming their favorite movies and series, playing games with friends, to getting office and schoolwork done in a jiffy and more.

     Enjoying your fiber fast speeds? You can still earn an entry when you get at least two (2) units of a WiFi Mesh System. You can choose between the latest TP-Link X55 WiFi6 mesh if you and your family are into heavy bandwidth activities like simultaneous streaming and gaming, or TP-Link Deco M4 WiFi5 Mesh if you have simpler WiFi needs like boosting WiFi in all corners of yourhome.

     Finally, if you’relooking for ways to enjoy unli-entertainment, you can also earn raffle entries by subscribing to a CignalTV Postpaid Plan, upgrading an existing CignalTV Plan, or availing of the newly launched PLDT Home StreamTV Android TV Box– a smart speaker that can also turn a regular TV into a smart TV.

     Seven (7) winners will be selected by an electronic raffle draw on May 6 and will have the shopping spree experience in SM Store Megamall on June 4, 2024. The SM Gift Passes can be used in all SM Store affiliates like theSM Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, Uniqlo, Bata, Savemore Market, Under Armour, Forever21, Waltermart, Levi’s Surplus, Brownies, Watsons, Our Home, Ace Hardware, Crate & Barrel, The Body Shop, Innisfree, Miniso, Pet Express, Kultura, Sports Central, Baby Company, Crocs, and Toy Kingdom. Winners may also opt to use the SM Gift pass winnings to book stays at Pico Sands Hotel, Conrad Manila, Taal Vista, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, and Radisson Blue Hotel.

     Be one of the lucky seven winners and shop for everything you want and need this summer, all courtesy of PLDT Home! PLDT Home’s Shopping Spree Upgrade promo runs until April 30, 2024. To learn more, visit https://pldthome.com/shopping-spree-promo.

Embracing Individuality in Education

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

     The age-old debate of nature versus nurture has long puzzled educators. But despite the arguments on both sides, it's generally agreed upon that a child's environment significantly shapes the development of their inherent abilities and talents. Among these environments, schools emerge as a major variable in a student's path towards success.

     Gillian Lynne, a celebrated choreographer renowned for her work on "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera", provides a compelling example for the premise of nurture. In her youth, her teachers often labeled her as a troublemaker, being unable to sit still during class discussion.

Embracing Individuality in Education

Love Bonito Signatures Collection: Ready-to-Live, Not Just Ready-to-Wear

Saturday, March 16, 2024

     Leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand, Love, Bonito, is redefining womenswear for the Asian woman with a new brand identity and a revamped assortment strategy. The change signifies the brand’s commitment towards its long-term vision of becoming the ultimate go-to destination for Asian women. Fronting the campaign is a powerhouse line-up of Asian and Asian-American women, specifically chosen for their personal stories and outlook that strays from what a stereotypical Asian woman should be or look like.

     “This milestone represents a heartfelt tribute to our Asian women community,” says Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love, Bonito. “Through our rebrand, we honour our rich Asian heritage and challenge stereotypes surrounding Asian women. This evolution extends to our apparel design, where we prioritise not only perfecting the Asian fit but also ensuring each piece is meticulously crafted for functionality, confidence, and versatility. From school drop-offs to the boardroom and date nights, our designs empower women to embrace every aspect of their lives with style and grace.”

Love Bonito Signatures Collection: Ready-to-Live, Not Just Ready-to-Wear 
From Left to Right: Featuring a powerhouse line-up Arden Cho,
mother-daughter duo Gym Tan & Mya Miller, Yuna and Chanel Miller

Gawad Madiskarte Returns with Stronger Focus on Sustainability for 2024 Awards

Friday, March 08, 2024

     Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH)’s Gawad Madiskarte powered by PLDT Home, the awards that pay tribute to mompreneurs, is back! This year, MMPH is putting the spotlight not only on hardworking and successful moms, but also on businesses that champion sustainability.

     In a time when the Philippines is facing environmental and economic challenges, Gawad Madiskarte is looking for mompreneurs that are leading by example, demonstrating that sustainable business practices are not only possible but also profitable. By supporting and celebrating these visionary women, Gawad Madiskarte hopes to inspire other entrepreneurs and businesses to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Gawad Madiskarte Returns with Stronger Focus on Sustainability for 2024 Awards

‘Golda’: The Untold Story of Israel's Iron Lady, Exclusively on Lionsgate Play

Monday, March 04, 2024

     The story of Israel’s first and only female prime minister has been the subject of much debate and fascination, which is why Golda is likely to be one of the most talked-about titles on Lionsgate Play. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guy Nattiv, the film is set against the backdrop of the Yom Kippur War — also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Golda chronicles the high-stakes, real-life political decisions that Prime Minister Golda Meir (played masterfully by Helen Mirren) had to make during this tumultuous time. Facing insurmountable challenges, Meir's leadership and decision-making faced intense scrutiny as she handled the threat looming over Israel — the narrative journeys with her through daunting political decisions that changed the course of history.

     Talking about Helen Mirren's performance as Golda Meir, director Guy Nattiv says, "For me, as an Israeli, and as Jewish, it doesn't matter if you're not Jewish, you're one of the best actresses of our time and you are Golda to me. When I saw her on the first day on set with all the prosthetics I was blown away. My jaw dropped and I was like, this IS Golda. She really depicted every nuance and every move. I am very grateful for working with a legend."

‘Golda’: The Untold Story of Israel's Iron Lady, Exclusively on Lionsgate Play

MVPs, more standouts boost PLDT High Speed Hitters for ‘strongest’ PVL lineup yet

Monday, February 19, 2024

     With three former MVPs on board, a Filipino-Canadian scoring machine as a sophomore, and a pool of reliable standouts as holdovers, expect a far more powerful PLDT High Speed Hitters team at the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. Ahead of the league’s opening on February 20, all eyes are on the volleyball team supported by PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, as it faces 11 other participants, kicking off the biggest Philippine volleyball action this 2024.

     Headlining the team are the terrific trio of Kianna Dy (UAAP Season 78 Finals MVP, 2021 PNVF Champions League MVP and Best Opposite Hitter), Majoy Baron (UAAP Season 79 MVP, 2023 PVL Invitational Conference 1st Best Middle Blocker), and Kim Fajardo (3-time UAAP Best Setter, UAAP Beach Volleyball MVP, 6-time Philippine Super Liga Best Setter).

MVPs, more standouts boost PLDT High Speed Hitters for ‘strongest’ PVL lineup yet

Plan Epic Watch Parties This February With These New Titles from Lionsgate Play

Sunday, February 11, 2024

     Mark your calendars as Lionsgate Play unveils must-watch titles hitting their platform this month – from suspenseful thrillers and gripping true crime docu-series to heartwarming comedies and everything in between. It’s an entertainment-packed February, perfect for planning that barkada binge or organizing an indoor date night with that special someone. Check out what’s new on Lionsgate Play this month.

Plan Epic Watch Parties This February With These New Titles from Lionsgate Play

Watsons Health and Wellness Expo 2024

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

     Watsons, the leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, made waves with its first and biggest health and wellness expo in the country, the Watsons Health and Wellness Expo 2024 held at SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1-3 from February 1 to 4, 2024.

      The Watsons Health and Wellness Expo 2024 highlighted the range of health and beauty products available at Watsons. Over 52 different brand booths buzzed with interactive activities offering visitors a chance to explore the different products and learn from experts. Aside from that, the expo also offered free health consultations, informative and educational talks, raffle draws and prizes, wellness sessions, and pharmacy services under "Click & Collect Express.”

Watsons Health and Wellness Expo 2024

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