Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

Not really into the colorful trend of smartphones nowadays? Here’s a guide of HONOR gadgets in sleek Midnight Black that will surely catch your interest. Best thing about this, HONOR is now more accessible with the recent opening of its experience stores in SM City Fairview and SM City Consolacion Cebu. “With our top-of-the-line design and technology, we are providing quality service to our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts across the country. Watch out as well for our back-to-back store openings nationwide,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black By far the thinnest and lightest smartphone to feature a battery larger than 5000mAh, the limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black has a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display and an outstanding 64MP Triple Main Camera. HONOR 70 5G Industry’s first 54MP IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, HONOR 70 5G brings users incredible enhancements in smartphone photography. It sports HONOR’s revolutionary Solo Cut Mo

Following a year of staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances, Foo Fighters return with But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records. A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, But Here We Are is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family. Courageous, damaged and unflinchingly authentic, But Here We Are opens with newly released lead single “Rescued,” the first of 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between. Produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, But Here We Are is in nearly equal measure the 11th Foo Fighters album and the first chapter of the band’s new life. Sonically channeling the naiveté of Foo Fighters’ 1995 debut, informed by decades of maturity and depth, But Here We Are is the sound of brothers finding refuge in the music that brought them together in the first place 28 years ag

SM Supermalls, in collaboration with its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units and partner schools and organizations joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day at SM malls nationwide on April 22, 2023. With the theme " Invest In Our Planet, Invest In Our Youth ," SM Supermalls and SM Cares lined up various activities that aimed to raise awareness among children and their families about the importance of coming together across various sectors to take care of the environment. SM malls nationwide simultaneously held relevant and impactful celebrations with activities such as Children’s Storytelling, Coloring, and Sustainability Tours, gathering 1700 children and 350 employee volunteers. These activities aimed to encourage everyone in the family, particularly the young ones, to protect and respect Mother Earth. Earth Day is an annual celebration led by the Earth Day Network that

Metro Manila is comprised of 16 cities and 1 municipality - is the economic, political, and cultural capital.  Metro Manila’s forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction.  Is there a way out of Metro Manila’s challenges? Architect and urban designer Chintan Raveshia , and urban  planner and sustainability consultant Tony Chan of Singapore-based Arup emphasize urban development should also consider people’s aspirations, its changing needs and expectations, and the national identity of the residents.  Finding the identity of the city Raveshia inspires responsible stakeholders to ask themselves first the most fundamental question: “ What’s the identity of the city and how do we make its residents proud?” He quips, “ Singapore, a city that is high on eve

Members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and SM Prime Holdings Inc ink partnership to create scholarships geared towards sustainable development. Present during the signing are (From left) UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Dean Marlo Mendoza, UPLB College of Human Ecology Dean Dr. Ricardo Sandalo, SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo, UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose Camacho Jr., and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Janette Malata-Silva. SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to further promote the country’s pursuit of sustainable development. Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE) and Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) – courses geared towards sustainability.  The scholarship will be awarded to students from low-income households in Pasay C

Fresh off the crossover success of her collaborations with high-profile dance music producers Gattüso, Laidback Luke, R3HAB, and Armin Van Buuren, American pop songstress Sarah Reeves continues to make a dent with the release of her new single “Jealousy.” The midtempo pop tune finds Reeves face-to-face with her younger self, transporting her back to an easier time when she was innocent, confident, and carefree. The newcomer confesses she’s envious of that girl — a child free of insecurity and full of wonder. “Jealousy” is also performing well in territories outside the United States, particularly in the Philippines where it lands as one of the top 10 countries in Spotify that have heavily streamed her work for the past few months.  “I would love to visit the Philippines one day and am so grateful to all my fans there,” says the young pop act. “I’m glad the music is connecting to Filipino fans. I hope it is appealing to them because it’s bringing hope and inspiration to every person tha

While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities. The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, so it has made its mission to travel from Luzon to Mindanao to provide free medical care and services to thousands of patients from various hard-pressed communities.  Just recently, the medical mission team headed to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Northern Luzon and provided services to thousands of low-income families. Two of them are Roland Bariuan and Angeline Cacanindin.   Strength to do more Roland Bariuan takes home free medicines after his medical check-up. Roland has been a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994. But, two years ago, he suddenly felt weak and had to spend money on medical consultation

Multi-GRAMMY® award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version today of their No.1 hit single “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” feat. Jordin Sparks. Dubbed “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (R3HAB REMIX),” the song was remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms.  Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by FOR KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY® winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, the original track, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” is featured on their current GRAMMY® nominated, AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD-winning studio album, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?. The acclaimed album serves as the duo’s second Top 10 Billboard 200 charting album (#7). The RIAA Platinum-selling brothers made up of Joel and Luke Smallbone recently scored their latest No.1 Billboard Christian Airplay Chart with “LOVE ME LIKE I AM” with Jordin Sparks, marking their 13th No.1 hit

Enchanted Kingdom is proud to present a concert that will bring back the golden era of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) “The Four Kings and Queen” on May 7, 2023, at the Enchanting Events Place at 7pm. Under the musical direction of Gerry Matias, the Four Kings and a Queen concert is all set to wow the audience with a repertoire of OPM classics from the quartet of certified Hitmakers, plus a good dose of captivating performances from the undisputed Concert Queen Pops Fernandez with her renditions of top favorites and modern pop hits. Gerry Matias is a highly respected musician, composer, and arranger known for his exceptional talent in the music industry. The concert promises to be a winning live entertainment phenomenon as the artists will perform their classic hits that have become part of the Filipino music culture. Fans can expect to hear Nonoy Zuñiga's "Kumusta Ka," Hajji Alejandro's "Nakapagtataka," Rey Valera's "Maging Sino Ka Man," Marco S

BayWa r.e.  Solar Trade , global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, recently partnered with New Energy Academy, to offer training modules for solar industry professionals in the Philippines – a partnership that is the first of its kind between a globally renowned renewable energy company in the Philippines and an international educational institute. New Energy Academy (NEA) is an educational platform offering  training and qualification for solar professionals through technical and business training, hands-on practical experience, and access to solar design & sales software.  Commenting on the partnership,  Junrhey Castro, Managing Director, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade  said  “The solar industry is wide, diverse and growing, and we want to be a part of the process in upskilling the technical know-how of installers. In driving the transition to renewable energy in the Philippines, we need to arm our professionals with adequate skills and knowledge such as keepi

Batang Bakunado, Todong Protektado” talk show hosted by Ms. Pauline Luna-Sotto along with medical experts Dr. Maricar Santos, Dr. Anna Ong-Lim and representatives from different parent groups.  In a recent online talk show, the Department of Health (DOH), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Breakthrough ACTION project, brought moms and medical experts together to discuss the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for families, especially for young children.  “ Batang Bakunado, Todong Protektado ”, hosted by television personality and vaccine advocate Pauleen Luna Sotto, addressed common questions and concerns from parents on the safety and benefits of vaccines. Representatives from parent groups, Moms Support Moms PH, Usapang Nanay PH, and Best Nanay joined the show to share their personal experiences and concerns of fellow moms over the vaccines. Are the vaccines still necessary? “ When my daughter turned five, I immediately had her va

Liminal, a premier wallet infrastructure & custody solutions platform, has announced a collaboration with Figment, the leading provider of staking infrastructure, to offer users a way to earn protocol staking rewards while keeping their assets safe in a Liminal wallet.  Liminal is venturing into the staking world through a partnership with Figment. Under this, support for Cosmos and Solana will go live, with Ethereum, Cardano, and Polkadot to be followed soon. Staking is now available on Liminal's platform, allowing clients to easily delegate their tokens and receive rewards with a high level of security and efficiency. Why Staking? Protocol Staking is a process in which token holders stake their tokens to help decentralize, secure, and maintain the health of blockchain networks. In return, users receive staking rewards directly from the network. As a reward for participating in the network, stakers receive a steady stream of rewards independent of underlying token prices. Rahi

Leading telehealth service KonsultaMD was recently recognized with the Fearless Social Media Account Award at Nylon's Big, Bold, Brave Awards 2023, showcasing its dedication to impacting millions of Filipinos through all its advocacies on overall health.   The star-studded Nylon event celebrated the best of Filipino pop culture and the online community, with KonsultaMD standing out in the Brave category for its strong commitment to overall health, especially mental health awareness and accessibility.   "We are grateful for this award, which validates our efforts to create a safe space for our audience and users while making mental health care more accessible to everyone, especially the younger generation," said KonsultaMD CEO Cholo Tagaysay.   With over 73 million views on TikTok, KonsultaMD has reached and positively influenced millions of lives by providing educational content about health and wellness. Its recent focus on mental health advocacy challenges the status qu