iACADEMY Strengthens Foundation Partnership to Benefit Tech Students

For a country with over 86.98 Million internet users and over 73.6 percent internet penetration, the Philippines still has a great need for tech and IT professionals. Recently, one of the most progressive IT schools in the country iACADEMY just signed with BingoPlus Foundation a whole 17.5 Million pesos worth of scholarship grants for students for school year 2024 to 2025. This is an increase of over 300 percent compared wo their 6 Million grand last 2022. This is part of their social effotrts, on investing in technical talents via their own FutureSmart Scholarship Program.

According to the Digiplus President and Foundation Chairman Andy Tsui "This is part of our efforts to make sure there'd be no gap in good quality tech educaiton in the Philippines. There are certainly a lot of promising technological talents out there and we are doing our share to help them."

Aside from the grant, they are also given personal development training, aimed to get them equipped and have the right mindset before they go out in the world. iACADEMY President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Tanco was thankful for BingoPlus Foundation's generosity and noted how both organizations have had the samve vision to continue to proivde quality educaiton for all.  

For those who would want to try their luck for the FutureSmart Scholarship, you may proceed to this addy bit.ly/FutureSmartScholarship. But remember, this will only be until June 15th so make sure you submit your intentions for it on the address above.

SHOPBACK Celebrates their 10th Birthday This JUNE!

Shopback is having a big cashback giveaway startling 6.6 and a chance to win real 24k gold and best deals from various brands all this month.

All you need to do is download the shop back app, choose a partner brand or app, click on it on the app and shop as usual. The Cashback you get from this is actual cash, some of their top users get thousands of pesos in return and since it's their 10th year, they plan to make sure different ways to celebrate will be on the app.

Raenald de Jesus the ShopBack Philippines Head of Marketing says "Some are 10 percent on Nike, Zalora, Lazada, and more. This is a milestone for us celebrating our 10th year and without you out customers and partners, these things wouldn't be possible."

Here's what's going to happen during this month:

Timothy Tuason, the Commercial Director for Shopback PH adds "Today we are celebrating our 10th birthday as a region, we planned to do our 8th for the Philippines but we decided to just do it on our 10th Anniversary across Southeast Asia, ANZ, East Asia and EMEA. With 6.5 Million users, we are now the best friend for cashbacks on travel, food, and more, giving 15 Million dollars in total to Filipinos. This is our biggest cashback yet, a truly rewarding experience to shop and get a significant amount (some even paying for 2 Vespa Scooters from the rewards they get)."

Here's the event on our Reels on IG:

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If you open the shopback app, the multi milestone challenge will get you the chance to win 24k gold, exclusive voucher drops on 6.6, mystery prizes, 10-20 percent cashbacks from brands like Zalora, Nike, Puma, and other fashion brands. Exclusive partner brands like KFC will give vouchers and one winner of unlimited chicken for a year. Ayala Malls Manila Bay will have money rain inside the mall for the next 2 weeks, and with the new Shopback Platinum which a few users will get even more vouchers exclusively for them.

If you don't have the Shopback app yet, go download it today!

Ginebra San Miguel Celebrates 190 Years with Archangel Reserve

Everyone was in a celebratory mood when we arrived at the ballroom of Novotel Araneta City. To mark Ginebra San Miguel's 190th Anniversary, they had us experience heritage, culture and the good things they whip up at their plants all these years.

Outside was a plethora of memorabilia, including age old bottles they use to contain their products, and how it evolved all through the years. While undoubtedly knowing its Filipino roots, the technology and corporate beginnings have all started in Manila in 1834. It was family owned, then spread throughout the country via major cities. It started a tradition, and products became high quality yet remained affordable. From their Ginebra San Miguel, GSM line, Premium Distilled, Antonov, Anejo Gold, Primera Light, Vino Kulafu, it became the most diverse subsidiary for products through San Miguel Corporation.

The event had a theatrical performance all throughout the night explaining the reason why the company has remained productive, through innovation and continue to become an integral part of Filipino celebrations for almost 2 centuries. The event was also graced by Ginebra San Miguel executives, celebrity endorsers like Boss Toyo, Mikee Quintos from Sparkle, and Attorney Oliver Moeller. Later in the evening, Nik Makino went up on stage and performed for everybody to celebrate #WorldGinDay. He's also a part of the endorsers tapped for this year, and he's mighty proud how his music and the countless Filipinos that made it viral on TikTok. He said he owes much of his success to the people who believed in him, and gives advice to only do it in legal age + and moderately.

Here's a glimpse of the event, please enjoy!

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Here's Nik Makino's performance on video: 

@kumagcow Talented rapper NIK MAKINO Performs at #GINEBRA WordGinDay Celebration #NikMakino #tiktoktainment #tiktokshowbizreporter #tiktoktainmentph @nikmakinobxtch ♬ MOON - Nik Makino

Add to that the new Archangel Reserve Premium 1 Liter bottle (not yet available to the market, maybe soon!) that's in Emerald Green. This is to celebrate 190 years of the brand. Congratulations to the men and women behind Ginebra San Miguel as you celebrate more years in the industry!

KIM CHIU Gets Renewed with SISTERS

I guess it's true for Kim Chiu to say that when it rains, it pours! She's unstoppable as she gets another feather to her hat as she gets renewed with Megasoft Hygienic Products Incorporated's brand Sisters Napkins and Pantyliner. 

This coincides with Megasoft's 24th Anniversary. Aside from the endorsements, they have spruced up the packaging on the premiere product line. The event was also attended by Megasoft Vice President Ms. Aileen Choi Go whom we've seen a couple of times during events from their brand.

She laments "Kim has the same values as us at Megasoft. You've seen her doubly work hard in the different projects she's in including shows like her recent hit series Linlang and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. During out small talk while shooting the material for Sisters, you could feel her enery and how she lights up the set whenever she's there. She's very fun to be with, and still stays quite humble, and always takes good care of herself. Needless to say, she's admired by countless people who know her across the country!"

Kim was ecstatic and said "I am so thankful, honored, that Megasoft trusted and believed in me eversince. Being part of their brand and their advocacy of empowering women across the country, I'm excited on what we could do more this year. It's another partnership with Sisters!"

Kim will be part of Sisters efforts as they take their different roadshows and events in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They continue to educate women about hygeine. All of these are very meaningful initiatives which they will also talk about on Kim Chiu's vlog. They will also make sure that their products will be affordable, but still maintain quality at the forefront. This is just the beginning of another fruitful year!

Congratulations Kim!