Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

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...

Globe took center stage at the International Design Conference (IDC) 2025, co-presenting a landmark initiative aimed at narrowing the gap between academic learning and industry demands. As part of its commitment to youth empowerment and digital transformation through education, Globe highlighted both students and educators in a powerful celebration of creativity and mentorship. Held in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Design Center, the IDC 2025 served as a major platform for showcasing Filipino creative talent. Globe hosted an exclusive session featuring world-renowned author and speaker Joe Pine, attended by 76 of the country’s top students from notable design schools in the country. In honor of Teachers’ Month, Globe also invited the educators who mentored these students, recognizing their foundational role in shaping the future of the Philippines’ creative economy. “This partnership reflects our belief that creativity thrives when students and educators are e...

Pru Life UK, the country’s leading life insurer, has officially partnered with REV* to launch the REV Club Run*, a collaborative initiative that promotes health, wellness, and community building through running.  This partnership kicks off a series of community runs scheduled from September to December 2025, bringing together individuals and groups in a shared commitment to active living. “More than just fitness activities, community runs promote a healthy lifestyle, foster camaraderie, and create networking avenues across diverse groups,” said Kathryn Cajucom, Pru Life UK Head of Brand and Integrated Marketing Communications.  Designed to be inclusive and accessible, the community runs cater to a wide range of participants and fitness levels, featuring formats such as easy 5K, interval runs, tempo runs, and long runs. Each event attracts around 120 participants, with certified running coaches on hand to help them train smarter and run better.    “As more Filipinos e...

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the official corporate social responsibility arm of Manila Water Company that operates and manages the 33-hectare La Mesa Ecopark (LME) in Quezon City, marked a crucial milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation by shifting to renewable energy. This initiative was made possible through the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), in partnership with Meralco. Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the official corporate social responsibility arm of Manila Water Company that operates and manages the 33-hectare La Mesa Ecopark (LME) in Quezon City, marked a crucial milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation by shifting to renewable energy. This initiative was made possible through the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), in partnership with Meralco. The move is a clear demonstration of the Company's core beli...