Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

As the Philippines experienced its  hottest year  on record in 2024, Filipinos turned to sari-sari stores for relief. Tech startup  Packworks  released key findings through its mobile sari-sari store app and business intelligence tool, Sari IQ, which analyzes over 1 million sales transactions per month from its network of over 300,000 sari-sari stores nationwide. The report revealed consumption trends that highlight the crucial role neighborhood stores play in meeting immediate needs during extreme weather. According to its 2024 data, well-known energy drink brand  Sting  recorded a whopping 83% sales increase, with a PHP 34 million gross merchandise value (GMV) compared to the previous year, up from PHP 18 million.  The sari-sari store staple saw notable sales margins, with Region IV-A (CALABARZON) leading at PHP 7 million in GMV, followed by Region II (Cagayan Valley) at PHP 6.6 million and Region III (Central Luzon) at PHP 6.1 million.  While t...

PCPPIs Bravehearts from San Fernando, Pampanga (left) and Sto. Tomas, Batangas (right) gather outside their respective plants to celebrate Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Their participation reflects PCPPIs continued commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. In a powerful demonstration of environmental responsibility, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, joined the global community in celebrating Earth Hour 2025. The initiative underscored the companys long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. In March, PCPPIs Braveheartsdedicated employees from its plants nationwideparticipated in Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This symbolic act of solidarity with the planet resulted in a total energy savings of 117.11 kilowatt-hours (kWh) across its facilitiesroughly equivalent to powering an avera...

From L-R : HONOR Philippines’ Digital Marketing Manager and Content Lead Eason De Guzman, National Sales Director Tom Yuan, Puerto Electronico’s Managing Director Edwin “Eli” Tan Jr., Executive Assistant Jesus “Jess” Canizares, SM City Puerto Princesa’s Assistant Mall Manager Martin Domingo S. De Leon, and HONOR Philippines’ Regional Sales Director for Northern Iloilo Nixon John Iquina . HONOR Philippines continues to redefine the tech experience as it proudly unveiled its latest Experience Store at SM City Puerto Princesa today, bringing cutting-edge technology closer to the Ecotourism Capital of the Philippines. This momentous occasion was marked by the launch of the brand’s newest flagship smartphone, the HONOR Magic7 Pro.     “We are committed to expanding our reach and making HONOR’s cutting-edge technology more accessible to Filipinos across the country. The opening of our SM Puerto Princesa Experience Store reflects our dedication to innovation and service,” said Step...

The Hapag Movement, Globe’s hunger alleviation program, has reached its impact goal one year ahead of schedule, supporting over 120,000 Filipino families through the collective support of Globe and TM customers, corporate donors, and mobilization partners.   Originally targeting 100,000 families by the end of 2025, the initiative raised Php 25.37 million in 2024 alone, bringing total funds raised to Php 53 million since 2022 and enabling it to provide meals to 120,455 families facing food insecurity.   “The overwhelming support for the Hapag Movement reflects the dedication of individuals, businesses, and organizations that share our vision of addressing involuntary hunger in the Philippines. Reaching this milestone sooner than expected strengthens our resolve to expand our efforts and create lasting change,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.   Since its launch, the Hapag Movement has worked with the Ayala Foundation, ...

AXA Philippines wins Platinum Award in the Travel Insurance category at the 2025 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards. From Left to Right: AXA Philippines Senior Business Manager Dave Catorce,  Retail and Sales Advertising Director of Reader’s Digest for Asia Pacific Sheron White, and AXA Philippines General Insurance (GI) Propositions and Product Development Director Othello Monzon. AXA Philippines, one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance companies in the country, has once again proven its leadership in the insurance industry by winning multiple prestigious honors at the  Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2025 . For the second consecutive year, AXA Philippines secured the Platinum Award in the Travel Insurance category. The company also earned Gold Awards for the Health and Life Insurance categories, marking a remarkable third consecutive year for the Health Insurance Gold Award and the second consecutive year for Life Insurance. The recognition highlights AXA Ph...

Photo shows Cait Punzalan, Corp and Govt Affairs Lead of Mondelēz International; Aleli Arcilla, Managing Director of Mondelēz International; Dr. Imelda Agdeppa, Nutritionist-Dietitian; and Cristina Sison from the Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians, Inc.  Snacks hold a special place in Filipino households. In fact, in a global survey on the State of Snacking in 2024 showed that the Philippines tops the world in snacking! Almost all Filipinos surveyed (or 98%) eat one snack a day, above the global average of 91%. Referenced from this survey, a State of Philippine Snacking report was shared recently by a leading snacks company, offering insights into how, why and when Filipinos snack.  Not only do Filipinos snack the most, but they snack most often too compared to the global average. Among those surveyed, 84% eat two snacks a day, above the global average of 63%. Lastly 42% say they snack three times a day, above the global average of 31%. Morning and Afternoon snacks ...