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On the first post-pandemic World Savings Day, even more Pinoys recognizethe value of saving money More than two years after the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos raring for a restart actually improved their mindset towards saving money, according to a recent survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This is a welcome development, considering that 34% of the population lost their source of income during pandemic years, based on a survey conducted by the United Nations Development Programme.As a result, many have relied entirely in their savings account in order to survive the last two years. According to the BSP’s Consumer Expectations Survey for the first quarter of 2022, the percentage of household with savings increased marginally at 31.1 percent from 30.2 percent in Q4 of 2021.Majority of the respondents cited the need for emergencies, health and medical expenses, retirement, education, and business capital and investment as reasons to save their money. A big...

Raising a healthy child is mom’s ultimate achievement. As a mom, you are constantly worried about your baby’s development; you would like them to experience new things, but you are also afraid of what these new things can bring. Thankfully, moms have the healthy pillars to help them as they raise their kids and navigate the world of motherhood. Interconnected with each other, these pillars are integral during the first steps of a baby’s development, making sure that they’re all set as moms nurture them. Cetaphil Baby advocates the Four Healthy Pillars: Healthy Food, Healthy Play, Healthy Sleep, and Healthy Skin. Each pillar is important for baby's health and development, and skin is such an important part of their overall health, because it will protect them throughout their life. Cetaphil Baby offers moms the best way to give babies the right foundation for healthy skin by supporting its development as it matures from its earliest stages onward. Moms can find peace and assurance t...

Are you looking for spooktacular activities for the kids over the weekend? Federal Land Inc. is inviting both kids and kids at heart to join the Halloween festivities happening on October 29 and 30 at Metro Park’s Blue Bay Walk and Met Live in Pasay City. Candies and treats are up for grabs at Blue Bay Walk and Met Live as different mall establishments swing open its doors for kids to enjoy the spooky season. “The Bay Area is about to get spirited! We are super thrilled to organize different activities to give kids the most awesome time this Halloween weekend. Admission is free, so be sure to drop by,” said Federal Land Commercial Development Head Mylene del Rosario. For those who are joining in the fun, you may proceed to The Spine at Blue Bay Walk on Saturday, October 29 and the Atrium of Met Live on Sunday, October 30 to register and get your stamp card to participate in the events. Various brands will be sponsoring exciting treats that you wouldn’t want to miss. Games, a...

Make no mistake about it. The tough preliminary is over and done with, same with the tougher semifinals stage. Now, the remaining contestants will experience the toughest part of the competition that will beat all the other stages as “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 enters the Grand Finals, the pinnacle of the competition. Here, the best among the best will be crowned the “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 grand winner. And from the thousands of auditionees and the 30 semi-finalists who battled it out to know who would march through to the grand finals, only nine contestants (or three grand finalists for each category, whether Ballad, Acoustic, or Rock) remain. The Top 3 Grand Finalists for “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 under the “Ballad” (#HeartsAtHome) category are: ● Easter Joy Parsacala ● Rachell Laylo ● Redemptor Nuestro For the “Acoustic” (#FreshVibes) category, those who made it to the Grand Finals are: ● Kirby Cruz ● Izay Acoustic ● Jaworksi Sison ...

Visitors to Negros Occidental always take away happy memories about their gastronomic discoveries. From iconic pastries to Bacolod City’s branded chicken inasal, to hearty, steaming, extraordinarily rich bowls of kansi, Negros has become the new food destination. In the last decade alone we’ve earned the moniker “Organic Food Capital”. We’ve also taken a seat among seafood farmers, Negros being the leading prawn producer in the country. We’re graduating a record number of culinary arts professionals from our colleges and universities. Our chefs are second to none. And most recently, Negros Occidental has become the bedrock of the slow food movement in the Philippines. No wonder then, Negros Season of Culture celebrates Negrense Food. That’s how we’re rooted. And that’s how we’ll take on the world.   Popular Lumpia Ubod Versions: Can You Tell the Difference? First on the table is Lumpia Ubod. To be clear, our version is different. Our wrapper is not made from eggs, but ground ...

Latest smartphone from OnePlus offers flagship triple camera systems, innovative features Global technology company OnePlus recently released in the Philippines its OnePlus 10T 5G ; an innovative device dubbed as an ultimate performance flagship due to its advanced specs that offers the smoothest experience for tech-savvy users.  Showcasing the OnePlus signature specs, the burdenless and borderless design and other exceptional features, such as the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen1 mobile platform, 150W SUPERVOOC charging system, and 3D Cooling System 2.0, the OnePlus 10T 5G sets to make smartphone users evolve beyond speed. To top it all off, the OnePlus 10T 5G is ready to revolutionize photography with its flagship triple camera system.  With its innovative features and its flagship-grade camera systems help bring your travel photography to the next level.  Featuring the smarter power – OnePlus 10T 5G When travelling, it pays to have a device that is more than capable of running ...

  As more events gear up this upcoming holiday season, it's high time for Lustre Awards and Metro Fashion Ball for a resounding comeback after its successful inaugural show before a two-year hiatus due to a pandemic. Slated for a second run on December 12, 202 2, multi-awarded fashion designer and founder of Lustre Awards and Metro Fashion Ball, Don Cristobal , together with partners held a media launch to re-introduce the much-awaited extravaganza.   At the media launch, Beauty Queen Ivanna Kamil Pacis hosted the event. Important personalities who will play a vital part at the fashion and awards night were also introduced. The 7 Stars Board of Council were Don Cristobal of Team DC Manila, Jenny Lin Ngai of SunSmart Solar Power Technology Inc., Gibeth Gloria of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Miguel De La Rosa of Mplify Marketing, Jed Velasco of Clever Box Events, Arvin Cruz of Scene Zone Magazine, and Jebie Reyes of a Talents and Events Management.   On December 1...

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      TO DONATE: Deposit your donation for  Project Kaibigan  via an  OBMC accredited bank  of your choice by clicking on your preferred link: ·          Asia United Bank Preferred Online Banking ·          Banco De Oro ·          Bank of Commerce Personal Online Banking ·          BPI Online ·          PNB Internet Banking ·          EastWest Bank Online Banking ·          Union Bank of the Philippines   IMPORTANT! After making your donation, upload the transaction or deposit slip in your student’s SIS account by clicking on this link:  https://obmontessori.orangeapps.ph/landing/obmontessori