Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

Globe is redefining the experience for Filipino travelers with an exclusive offer that combines two essentials: affordable connectivity and reliable protection in one unbeatable package. Through its partnership with Oona Insurance, Globe introduces a travel protection bundle that gives customers seamless data roaming and insurance coverage for as low as Php49 (with Php1M coverage) and Php109 (with Php2.5M coverage), making it one of the most accessible and affordable bundles in the market today.   “With Globe Roaming, you’re not just connected but also protected,” said Paula Rivera-Castillo, Head of Globe International Business. “This bundle sets a new standard in travel convenience, affordability, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a Prepaid or Postpaid customer, you can now travel confidently with reliable data roaming and comprehensive insurance coverage, all in one seamless tap.”   The Best Way to Travel   Unlike standalone eSIMs, local SIMs, or separate insurance plan...

Atty. Jan Mari Adan, Senior Manager for Legal and Corporate Governance (left), and Atty. Donna Mendoza, Vice President for Legal (right), accepted the Four Golden Arrow award at the Golden Arrow Awards 2025. Pru Life UK was honoured with the coveted Four Golden Arrow award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), reaffirming its continued commitment to excellence in corporate governance. This recognition also highlights the company’s leadership in the insurance sector, as reflected in its dedication to regulatory compliance, transparency, and accountability.  The Golden Arrow Awards, held recently at Okada Manila in Parañaque City, celebrated the top Philippine publicly listed and insurance companies in corporate governance. This year marks Pru Life UK’s ninth consecutive recognition, joining 25 other insurance companies honoured based on the 2024 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) assessment results. “We are grateful fo...

The Shell Fast Track: Auto Workshop Business Summit continues to bring together auto workshop owners, entrepreneurs, and Shell Helix partners to exchange insights, strengthen ties, and drive business growth across the country.   Now on its second run, Fast Track made its stop in Cagayan de Oro with a broader network of partners and an even stronger lineup of sessions. What began as a summit to open new business opportunities has evolved into a platform that helps workshop owners run more efficient, competitive, and sustainable operations.   The program features discussions led by Shell experts and industry leaders on topics that matter most to today’s workshop entrepreneurs — from adapting to changing customer needs to using technology and financial tools that simplify operations and improve service delivery. Many participants also explored new ways of expanding their workshops and creating local jobs through the guidance and resources shared during the summit.     F...

It’s that time of the year again when homes light up, families reunite, and friends gather to celebrate the season. From gift-giving and festive dinners to long-awaited getaways, the holidays are all about creating moments that matter. But amid the cheer and excitement often come extra expenses that can make budgets feel tight. To help Filipinos enjoy a worry-free and joy-filled season, Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) offers a smart and flexible way to stay financially ready with PSBank Flexi Personal Loan— a collateral-free loan that lets you access funds anytime, anywhere, so you can focus on what truly matters: making memories with the people you love. Here are a few ways you can make your holidays stress-free with PSBank Flexi Personal Loan: Beat the rush and finish your gift shopping early Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or officemates, PSBank Flexi Personal Loan makes early gift buying simpler and stress-free. Applying is quick and convenient—just go online to the P...

Showing its full support for the country’s education sector, EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) joined the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR) in marking its 50th Founding Anniversary. The celebration, held at Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, brought together teachers, administrators, officials, and partners from 21 divisions across Metro Manila. EWRB served as the only private bank invited as an official sponsor, providing the official event shirts for the participants. DepEd NCR, one of the country’s largest regional offices, oversees more than 2,000 public elementary and secondary schools across Metro Manila, serving hundreds of thousands of teachers, non-teaching staff, and learners. Its golden anniversary marked five decades of service and excellence in public education. The Fun Day celebration highlighted DepEd NCR’s focus on unity, wellness, and collaboration. These values align with EWRB’s continued partnership with the education community, part...

Held at Seda Nuvali, the South Luzon leg of the Wireless Product Summit demonstrated PLDT Enterprise’s commitment to empowering regional businesses through innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation.   As part of its mission to help Philippine businesses to thrive in the evolving digital landscape through its wireless portfolio, PLDT Enterprise brought together business leaders, technology partners, and industry innovators at the Wireless Product Summit South Luzon Leg, held at Seda Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna.     In partnership with Huawei, Samsung, and Soprano, the event, themed “Driving Business Growth and Innovation through Next-Level Wireless Solutions,” showcased how PLDT Enterprise continues to drive wireless transformation. This includes innovations across Enterprise Postpaid, Smart Internet of Things (Smart IoT) and 5G solutions, Smart Messaging Suite for A2P (Application-To-Person) platform, Smart Bizload, and the newly enhanced Smart DigiForms—a digital...