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  Coca-Cola Philippines and Bacolod City promote bottle collection and segregation at Masskara Festival   NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, 30 October 2024 - Coca-Cola Philippines, in partnership with the Bacolod City Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), promoted PET plastic bottle segregation and collection at the 45th Masskara Festival, held from October 11-27, 2024, in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Together with Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. and festival organizer Yuhum Foundation, the beverage company engaged festival-goers in responsible waste management practices by facilitating the segregation and collection of used PET bottles.   To raise awareness about bottle collection and segregation, Coca-Cola Philippines encouraged festival attendees to drop off their empty PET bottles at the Coca-Cola bottle counter and The Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM) exchange booths located at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). Attendees also exchanged empty bottles to p
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  Last Chance to Find Incredible Reads at Big Bad Wolf GenSan! (Credits to The Walking Eyes Studios) Manila, Philippines – All aboard! The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is leaving GenSan soon, so GenSan Wolfies, better run to the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, until October 26, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily for one last hurrah!  Plenty more loot awaits the hungry Wolfies. Over two million books plus gift vouchers are still up for grabs! Plus, get exclusive Big Bad Wolf Books mugs, aprons, tote bags, notebooks, and pins at the Big Bad Wolf cashier booth. To sweeten up the Big Bad Wolf experience even more, Metrobank offers credit cardholders an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000. More deals are waiting! Stay tuned to Big Bad Wolf’s social media pages to find out more. There are only a few days remaining for the Big Bad Wolf GenSan Book Sale, and with an ocean of books and goods to survey, Wolfies need all the help they can g
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  Big Bad Wolf Books’ Guide to Finding the Perfect Gift Manila, Philippines – As the holiday season approaches and the joy of giving fills the air, it's time to think about gifts that are meaningful, thoughtful, and long-lasting. Big Bad Wolf Books believes that books are the ultimate timeless gift, one that holds infinite value for both the giver and the recipient. 1.     Meaningful and Thoughtful A book is more than just a gift—it’s a reflection of thoughtfulness. Choosing a book that speaks to your loved one’s needs or interests makes your gift feel extra special. Do they need a good laugh? A little inspiration? Or maybe a thrilling adventure? A well-chosen book shows that you truly know and care about them and that you’ve put real thought into their gift, making it that much more special. Furthermore, when you give someone a book, you’re not just giving them an object—you’re offering them an experience, a journey, and a chance to connect with the stories and lessons insid
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  Now Docking: Big Bad Wolf Books Arrives with All the  Goods at First Ever GenSan Book Sale! Manila, Philippines — Big Bad Wolf Books is finally in town to catch the big fish and further boost its 1M New Reader Mission at the first-ever Big Bad Wolf GenSan Book Sale!  Cooking up exciting activities and serving amazing deals, Big Bad Wolf Books invites the GenSan Wolfies to head over to the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, from October 11 to October 26, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. It’s Big Bad Wolf Books’ first time ever in GenSan, and as they say, first impressions last. So, Big Bad Wolf is making sure to open the Book Sale with a bang! To house all the awesomeness, Big Bad Wolf Books partnered with Veranza Malls – one of the malls of Koronadal Commercial Corporation or KCC – for the first time ever! Special promos await the GenSan crowd as Metrobank offers an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo to its credit cardholders for single-receipt purchases worth at least P
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 IDP and Australasia Immigration Assistance open the first IELTS on Computer lab in General Santos City General Santos City, Philippines – IDP Education and Australasia Immigration Assistance partnered to open the first ever IELTS on Computer lab in SOCCSKSARGEN recently.   This partner ship between IDP Education, the world-leader in international education and proud co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Australasia Immigration Assistance, a recognized education and migration consultation agency, aims to elevate the Filipinos’ global experience and maximize opportunities through IELTS.   The new IDP - Australasia Immigration Assistance IELTS on Computer lab is the first IELTS on Computer lab in General Santos City. Its modern-designed facility elevates and expands the reach of IELTS testing in the country, which will provide test takers with the convenience of taking the IELTS on computer with faster results delivery, and a more user-orien

BPI expands Financial Education efforts, conducts Wellness Session for GenSan LGU employees

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 BPI expands Financial Education efforts, conducts Wellness Session for GenSan LGU employees Financial Wellness Coach Lyqa Maravilla facilitates a financial wellness session for General Santos City LGU employees. As part of its continuing commitment to promote financial literacy across the country, the  Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently conducted a Financial Wellness Session  for more than 40 employees of the General Santos City Local Government Unit (LGU).    Financial Wellness Coach Lyqa Maravilla led the session, equipping public servants  with essential knowledge in personal finance management, with a focus on effective  saving strategies, budgeting techniques, and making informed investment decisions. In  the next session, Rhea Lorrain Tecson from BPI Agency Banking discussed the basics  of digital financial literacy and cybersecurity, covering topics such as safe online  banking practices and protecting personal information.   “This initiative reflects our strong comm
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The Davao Bloggers Society Hosts Virtual Hangout Love in the Digital Era: Valentine’s Then and Now Davao City, Philippines – The Davao Bloggers Society (DBS) successfully hosted their first Valentine-themed virtual hangout entitled " Love in the Digital Era: Valentine’s Then and Now " on February 10, 2024. The event, co-presented by foodpanda , brought together different blogging communities and esteemed brands for an insightful discussion on the evolution of love. Organized by the DBS officers and headed by their President, Gem Tadefa, the virtual hangout was a resounding success. Over 70 people joined the fun and shared their insights about love and relationships in the digital age. “We initiated the DBS Hangout tradition amid the pandemic to maintain connections with our members. After the pandemic, it evolved into a means of fostering and fortifying relationships with other blogging communities. The hangouts involve casual discussions on various topics and sharing storie