SARAH GERONIMO Officially Joins SUN LIFE

I don't know what it is about this particular media conference, but after covering Sarah Geronimo for a couple of years now, this has been one of the most bubbly instances we've seen her. She was nervous before the announcement and while she talked to Matteo about being part of Sun Life, he said she just had to be herself... and I think that's why she was phenomenal telling us about her financial journey. She's also so glad to be doing this with her husband because they were like a team on stage, like highschool sweethearts telling stories, finishing each others sentences.

Her campaign was called "Partners for Life!", fitting, especially if a person is looking for someone who would help her achieve financial goals. She's been very good at it even before getting married, and even more now that she's part of Sun Life's ambassadors. They also talked about the businesses they're in like a production company, management and a studio owner in the south of Manila.

Here's the moment when they introduced her, please pardon the shot because there was just a huge pillow of smoke because of the smoke machines on stage.

Ms. Carla Gonzalez-Chong the Sun Life Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer said it was quite an easy choice to do because Sarah had the same values as their company. She's very passionate about her own goals and futhering their campaign in financial literacy. She knows how important it is which is why she's a great example for those who are starting out their families, or professionals who have been so busy with work, and need that extra security when they get sick, or taking care of their families.

There will be several videos that will be released soon on what their dynamics are as partners for life, showing how they are supporting each other while they go through everyday life. Matteo was so giddy telling us about the little things that Sarah does at home. She cooks, bakes really good croissants and bakes good Tres Leches cake on special occasions.

The videos will be shown on TV, Sun Life's social channels and surely, it'll be out soon so for those AshMatt fans out there, you'll love what's about to come! Hopefully to teach you a thing or two about managing your finances too.

Shop and Reward Yourself with GoTyme Bank

Do you often ask yourself if you deserve it and want to buy something off the shelf? I'm sure you do, but hopefully not end up getting a dent on your wallet. You see, GoTyme has been quite a buzz these past few months especially after launching their 5 percent per year interest rate on savings accounts, which a lot of you probably have taken advantage of (right?) especially during these hard times.

Well the good news doesn't stop there because GoTyme Bank recently rolled out "Nice Card, Nice Rewards", a crusade that shows the multitude things you can do with the GoTyme Bank Visa debit card. This means you'll get more things out of your everyday transactions. Imagine carrying this stylish debit card for your shopping, groceries, home items and still could give you rewards points! Every tap, swipe, or online purchase gets you Go Rewards Points which you can use for more discounts, free rewards plus perks on your purchases.

For starters, how about putting in 3 times the Go Rewards points on things you purchase from Robinsons Supermarket and its subsidiaries, the Marketplace, True Value, Toys R Us, even Caltex (double the Go Rewards points every Php 300) if you usually go there and pay for products and pay via GoTyme Bank.

Aside from that, you can use points for cash. You can utilize existing Go Rewards points and send it to your GoTyme Bank Everyday Account so it could earn 5% more like your other funds. You can have it debited to your account directly or use it in lieu of cash in partner merchants, whichever is convenient for you. It's a good way to save money for that gadget you always wanted or that bill you wanted to pay for online. GoTyme Bank CEO Nate Clarke puts this as something that delivers substance, a card that is truly rewarding after using it for partner shops and merchants. Yes, it looks good on the outside, but it's even better if you're into shopping or travel, you can't compare it to new cards out there.

If you haven't downloaded the app yet, go search it on Google Play and install this today. They're good at the rewards game and it shows how debit cards now have more power with GoTyme. You can open an account in under 5 minutes, if you're interested visit gotyme.com.ph or follow their channels by searching gotymebank on other platforms.

Dating Terms Learned on Puregold Channel's "Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile"

Have you tried online dating? How did it go? Well for some people, it's a hit and miss. What was your objective when you started? Were you able to get relationships out of it? There's a ton of questions need to be asked and answered right?

If you watched the recent episodes of Puregold Channel's "Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile", you'll get a sense of what it would feel like in that situation. The hit series stars Yukii Takahashi and Wilbert Ross who plays the role of Angge and Bryce. Two hopeless romantics who resorted to look for love on social media, describing their ideal person not knowing they'd all hit the marks. Then after meeting each other in real life, it still feels quite awkward, so they end up thinking the other party would do ghosting (that sudden disappearance), catfishing (when one party pretends to be someone else!) and demand to do DTR (define the relationship) which you'll see being used quite liberally in the series. 

What do you think will happen to the two? Would there be a second date? Neflix and chill? Or perhaps have a round of rebounds with thirst traps on the app? There's a lot to learn about the language obviously and you can see more of it in the next episodes of "Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile". So if you're interested about what would happen next, go watch the series on Puregold Channel's YouTube channel and see if it's worth the effort to do online dating at this day and age.

If you prefer on Facebook, simply search @puregold.shopping or @puregold_ph on IG or Twitter. If you spend a lot of time on TikTok, go follow @puregoldph instead. There's a lot of ways you can follow the story, go fall in love with them too!

Marian Rivera Glows Like a Pro with Blanc Pro

It looks like things are really looking beautiful over at Blanc Pro, a new brand under the Beautéderm Group of Companies. They have highly effective skin products made even affordable, but still promises it still retains its quality.

The Blanc Pro products include the Milk Whitening Soap, Phyto Emerald Moisturizing Soap, the Milk Body Wash, the AHA Body Wash, Sakura Body Scrub, the Clarifying Toner, the Exfoliating Charcoal Whipped Foam and Vita Complex Sleeping Mask (my personal favorite because it smells like cucumber). The Toner boosts collagen production and gently exfoliates, so you get younger looking and softer skin. It has a cooling effect. The Milk Whitening Soap on the other hand fades discolorations, shrinks enlarged pores so you get a brighter complexion. The soaps are intended to be used on the face. The Phyto Emerald Moisturizing Soap won't get you dry skin. It also smells a bit like seaweed for me but it has cucumber on it.

Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan also shared her story, on how she was able to become a successful girl boss despite life's challenges and presented it to the media.

Beautederm President/CEO Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan says "Today is a special day, I can't tell you how much I wished for this day to happen. I had big dreams, hoping to sell products from my home, and I was not alone. Beautéderm is honored to become one of the leading beauty brands in the country, hard work and being kind was always our secret. I'm very happy to share with you today that we are launching our sub brand Blanc Pro. Please, welcome our official Blanc Pro endorser Ms. Marian Rivera. 

Ms. Rei Anicoche Tan also had Beautederm/Blanc Pro dealers spend time on stage with Marian Rivera.

Heard on the sidelines how everyone was at awe on how gorgeous Marian Rivera Dantes is upon seeing her in person. It was the same thing that happened when I interviewed her years back!

Here's Marian's interview with the press, please enjoy!

Marian is officially endorsing the Blanc Pro brand and her current favorite JEJU WHITE Honey Berry and Blooming Dale lotions. She's quite obsessed with it and can finish a bottle quite quick, and she shares how she also sometimes secretly put it on Dingdong Dantes too. The Jeju White Honey Berry smells like crushed berries, I'd suggest you get both if you want to experience what Marian uses personally. Yes she had a hand in formulating this and tried it out before it was released in the market.

Ms. Rei also gave advice about products that are out in the market, you need to make sure they are effective and are of good quality. You are after all investing in your skin, and Blanc Pro could do you good in your journey!