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PITX Releases Available Routes

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:23:00 +0000

The Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), a modernized transportation hub, is now open for public. It is also tagged as the first fully air-conditioned landport in the Philippines.

PITX aims to connect passengers from Cavite to inner Metro Manila in a seamless possible inter-connectivity between different modes of transportation such as jeep, buses, taxis and soon to be LRT1 South extension. PITX also provides automated bus reservation, management and ticketing system. With this, commuting in and out of Cavite or other provinces is expected to be easier and more convenient.

PITX Releases Available Routes
Photo from PITX FB Page

DOTR announced that all provincial routes, jeeps or buses, must end their trip at the PITX terminal. Passengers will transfer to connecting in-city transportation mode inside of the terminal. On the other hand, city route buses and jeeps are not mandatory to end their trip at the terminal unless they have passengers to drop or fetch. This is based on the Department Order 2018-25 as directed by the government to help lessen the heavy traffic in Metro Manila.

Regular Holidays and Special Holidays in 2019

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:30:00 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued Proclamation 555 which lists the regular and special non-working holidays for 2019.

REGULAR HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day - January 1
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9
Maundy Thursday - April 18
Good Friday - April 19
Labor Day - May 1
Independence Day - June 12
National Heroes Day - August 26
Bonifacio Day - November 30
Christmas Day - December 25
Rizal Day - December 30

SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) HOLIDAYS

All Souls Day - November 2
Christmas Eve - December 24

The list does not include Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha dates since this is determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar.

End of Era: Adriana Lima's Emotional Final Walk

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 15:30:00 +0000

The legendary Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima announced her retirement from the brand after the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in an Instagram post. The Brazillian supermodel has been in the VS catwalk since 1999 at a very young age of 18 years old. Adriana was hailed the "most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017 according to an analytics company.

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Dear Victoria, Thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly. ❤️ to the best fans in the 🌎! Love, Adriana 💖

A post shared by Adriana Lima (@adrianalima) on Nov 8, 2018 at 2:00pm PST

"This woman right here... Is not only a supermodel, she’s a SUPER HUMAN!!! My very very first VS job was actually with her and no matter who i was and how new i was she made me feel so beyond welcomed😌 Never in a million years did i think I’d even get to share a runway with this queen! Words can not ever describe the emotions that have come the past two days honoring such a special angel. She is the reason why i wanted to work with VS. Heck, she is VS! So admirable, so driven, SO humble!... I aspire to be like her in so many ways. Thank you, Adriana for all of your continued inspiration! ps December 2nd be ready with your tissues. WE LOVE YOU.", co-angel Jasmine Tookes in an Instagram post.

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This woman right here... Is not only a supermodel, she’s a SUPER HUMAN!!! My very very first VS job was actually with her and no matter who i was and how new i was she made me feel so beyond welcomed😌 Never in a million years did i think I’d even get to share a runway with this queen! Words can not ever describe the emotions that have come the past two days honoring such a special angel. She is the reason why i wanted to work with VS. Heck, she is VS! So admirable, so driven, SO humble!... I aspire to be like her in so many ways. Thank you, Adriana for all of your continued inspiration! ps December 2nd be ready with your tissues. WE LOVE YOU.

A post shared by Jasmine Tookes (@jastookes) on Nov 9, 2018 at 10:09am PST

Many are saddened with the news, most especially her co-angels and fans. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will never be the same without the Queen.

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On Thursday the 8th of November Victoria Secret Fashion show 2018 took place 🌺 It is my favourite underwear brand and my huge inspiration🌸 Sadly this is the last show for one of my favorite models of all times - Adriana Lima.🌺She is the true veteran of the brand and she will always remain an angel of Victoria Secret 💫 Let's show her some appreciation! ❤️🌸👑 #adrianalima#adrianalimafans#victoriassecret#inspiration

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2018 First Look

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:05:00 +0000

The Angels strike again! The Victoria's Secret Angels hit the runway last night to film the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion show in New York City that will air on December 2.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is back in the Big Apple after two years, coming from Shanghai China in 2017 and Paris France in 2016.

Victoria's Secret holds lavish event yearly to feature their line of lingerie. The show aims to promote and market the brand in a high-profile settings.

The show houses some of the worlds leading fashion models such as Behati Prinsloo, Lily Aldridge, Sara Sampaio, Herieth Paul, Winnie Harlow, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Romee Strijd, Jasmine Tookes, Megan Williams, Kelsey Merritt, Sofie Grace Rovenstine among others.

Meanwhile, here's a sneak peak of some of the Angels present this year.

Behati Prinsloo is back after a two-year off due to her pregnancies.

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@victoriassecret 🔥

A post shared by Behati Prinsloo Levine (@behatiprinsloo) on Nov 9, 2018 at 4:21pm PST

Bella Hadid, also returning for her third catwalk along with her sister.

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Wow... 🌟so surreal and gets better every year ❤️ Thank you to the whole team at VS who worked tirelessly to make this such a magical show. I’m still in shock that I’m able to walk next to some of the most incredible, powerful women in the world. i hope to improve every year I get the honor of walkin in this show 💪🏽🌟❤️ Thank you for believing in me @johndavidpfeiffer @10magazine @monica.mitro #EdRazek @VICTORIASSECRET

A post shared by 🦋 (@bellahadid) on Nov 9, 2018 at 1:31pm PST

Gigi Hadid, eldest of the Hadid sisters, once again join the runway after skipping a year.

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Romee Strijd

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WOW, can’t believe it’s over now, guess time flies when your having fun, especially when you have wings 🦋 @victoriassecret @monica.mitro @johndavidpfeiffer @10magazine & Ed. #vsfashionshow

A post shared by Romee Strijd (@romeestrijd) on Nov 9, 2018 at 10:01am PST

Jasmine Tookes

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💕💕💕💕

A post shared by Jasmine Tookes (@jastookes) on Nov 10, 2018 at 4:17pm PST

Kendall Jenner, tagged as the top catwalker also returns this year.

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always an honor ✨ @victoriassecret

A post shared by Kendall (@kendalljenner) on Nov 9, 2018 at 3:32pm PST

Megan Williams

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Moments from the runway ✨ when you see your friends and family there supporting you 💛 #vsfashionshow

A post shared by Megan Williams (@meganmayw) on Nov 10, 2018 at 6:54am PST

Winnie Harlow makes her debut in this prestigious fashion show this year. Despite having vitiligo, she challenged the industry's standards of beauty and become one of the top names in fashion .

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U N B E L I E V A B L E 😭💗

A post shared by ♔Winnie Harlow♔ (@winnieharlow) on Nov 10, 2018 at 12:18pm PST

Kelsey Merritt made history to be the first Filipina to enter VS Fashion Show this year.

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Soooo this just happened!!!!! Ahhhhh yesterday was a dream and it so much more than I have ever imagined!!! I can’t thank @victoriassecret enough for giving me the opportunity to walk in this year’s fashion show!! ❤️ Thank you @johndavidpfeiffer, Ed, @monica.mitro, and @10magazine 💕 Don’t forget to tune in the show on December 2 on ABC. 🙏🏼 #VSFashionShow

A post shared by Kelsey Merritt (@kelseymerritt) on Nov 9, 2018 at 5:11am PST

Sofie Grace Rovenstine, former pageant queen who just finished college with a degree in International Affairs.

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Last night I made my Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, something I have dreamed of since I was a young girl. I am so honored to be part of such an iconic brand that so wonderfully celebrates strong, confident women. A few months ago, a group of people saw potential in me when no one else did and decided to give me a chance. Huge thanks to @johndavidpfieffer @10magazine @monica.mitro and Ed. You will never know how thankful I am. I hope this shows all of the young women watching that no matter who tells you no or that you can’t do it, that you CAN do it and dreams do come true! This year I was able to see all the hard work that goes into this show by everyone involved and it made me feel even more honored to have been a part of it. Checking one more time to make sure... this is real life, right? Make sure to mark your calendars to tune in to abc on Dec. 2nd at 10/9 c to watch the show!!!

A post shared by Sofie Grace Rovenstine (@sofie_rovenstine) on Nov 9, 2018 at 4:24pm PST

Willow Hand

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Can’t believe that this just happened! Huge thank you to Ed, @johndavidpfeiffer @monica.mitro @10magazine @victoriassecret @alikavoussi for making my dream come true! Photo by @thestewartofny #vsfs #vsfs2018 #vsfashionshow #victoriassecret #trainlikeanangel #victoriassecretfashionshow #vsangel

A post shared by Willow Hand (@willow.hand) on Nov 9, 2018 at 9:27am PST

Huge Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 07:51:00 +0000

Manila, Philippines - Holidays are fast approaching and Lazada is here to provide us a shopping spree at the comfort of our home! The much anticipated Lazada annual online shopping event finally happening now, the biggest one-day sale!

Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival offers bigger and better deals up to 99 cents during the 24 hour online shopping spree. Avoid the holiday rush and enjoy discounts while it lasts.

Lazada PH 11.11 Must Buy Deals

Check out full list of discounted prices HERE.

Lazada Slash It Deal lets you initiate a session to slash certain amount from its original amount up to its designated slash price. This interactive promo is subject to terms and condition.

Lazada 11.11 Shopping Festival Slash It deal.

Lazada also sponsors Wallet credits with Php 1,111, exclusive Laz Lion stuffed toys in Santa Costume and Lazada 11.11 Gift Packs! Head on to Lazada Official Facebook Page to know the mechanics.

IELTS Introduces Computer-delivered Form

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 05:17:00 +0000

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has announced a more convenient way for examinees as the British Council Philippines open a new computer aided format for Academic or General Training.

IELTS is an international standardized English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. IELTS assess all of the English skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking of people who aspires studying, working or living in an English speaking country.

Examinees now have a choice of taking IELTS either on a paper or computer starting November 2018. IELTS examination is composed of four test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

In a paper-based IELTS, Listening, Reading and Writing test sections are completed on the same day while Speaking test can be done a week before or after the other tests. On the other hand, all four sections of computer-based IELTS should be completed on the same day.

IELTS has two modules, the Academic Module for candidates wishing to study undergraduate or postgraduate level and General Training Module for candidates wishing to study or train at below degree level and for those wishing to migrate in an English speaking country like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and UK.

Registration should be done three days prior to test schedule as imposed by the British Council. Currently, IELTS test fee is Php 10, 270. Available test centers are in Manila, Bacolod, Baguio, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Leyte, Naga and Pampanga.

Online Registration here: British Council Philippines
Source: Computer-Delivered IELTS Site

Ayala Triangle Gardens' Festival of Light and Sounds Opening

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 02:41:00 +0000

Marking the 10th year anniversary of the annual Festival of Lights, Ayala Land is teaming up with The Walt Disney Company Philippines in bringing a Disney-filled theme magical holiday experience. The much anticipated Festival of Lights officially opens November 9, payday Friday, 6 pm in Ayala Triangle Gardens to start the "longest Christmas season in the world".

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Experience the tradition in several Ayala Land park with this years theme, "Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of Lights". Ayala Land as one of the country's leading real estate company shares with people the joy in the spirit of yuletide season.

"The partnership with Disney comes at a most momentous time for us as we celebrate 30th year a company and 10th year of Festival of Lights", Senior Vice President of Ayala Land Meean Dy said in a press release.

Expect to hear three medleys: Princess Medley, the Frozen Medley and the Mickey Mouse Medley. Soundtracks of well-loved Disney films are also featured including "When You Wish Upon a Star", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Let It Go" in orchestral rendition arranged by a seasoned composer and former musical director of Hong Kong Disneyland, Mr. Rony Fortich.

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Frozen-filled-Disney Themed Dancing Festival of Lights this year in Ayala Triangle Gardens has officially opened today! #AyalaTriangleGarden #AyalaTriangle #MakeItMakati #Ayala #ChristmasLights #DancingChristmasLights #ChristmasSeason #FestivalOfLights #DancingLights #Disney #DisneyPH #ReimagineTheMagic

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The spectacular dancing light effects has been choreographed by an award-winning composer Voltaire de Jesus since its start in 2008. This year, he introduces new technology with laser lights and 3D animations making you feel as if your inside a panel of images.

"It truly excites us at Disney Philippines to kick off the Christmas celebrations in the country through this collaboration with Ayala Land. Being able to reimagine the annual Ayala Land Festival of Lights with Disney's brand of world class entertainment is truly a great experience", Country Head of The Walt Disney Company Philippines Veronica Cabalinan shared to the press.

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Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of lights will be present in six Ayala Land estates all over the country starting these dates:

November 9 - Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati
November 9 - Ayala Malls Centro, Cagayan de Oro
November 10 - Ayala Center Cebu
November 15 - Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City
November 24 - Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
November 29 - Vertis North, Quezon City

The show will run starting 6 pm to 10 pm until January 8, 2019.

Kiltepan Peak temporarily closed

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:08:00 +0000

Baguio, Philippines - Sagada Municipality issued an advisory of temporary closure through its official facebook page. All tours will be cancelled and prohibited until further notice due to fire incident last Thursday night (Nov.8) near the Kiltepan view-deck.

Fire Incident in Kiltepan
Photo from Sagada Municipality Facebook Page

An initial police report stated two successive explosion were heard by residents around 9 pm in Antadao Village burning a cafe and cottage owned by Wilson Capuyan . There were eleven unused explosive found in the vicinity of one of the razed cottage and a heavy smell of gasoline in another cottage, according to one of the resident.

Responding firemen declared fire out at 11:55 pm with no casualty record. Estimated cost of damage from fire was Php5 million.

Pru Life UK introduces new yearly renewable term product

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 06:31:00 +0000

MAKATI, Philippines - November 2018 - British life insurer Pru Like UK, a subsidiary of international financial services group Prudential plc and the country's pioneer of investment-linked life insurance, launched another innovative solution, PRUlife your term, an affordable yearly renewable term insurance which is customizable to fit the protection and investment needs of customers.

Pru Life UK introduces PRUlife your term, an affordable, yearly-renewable, and highly customizable product for millennial.
From left: Gretchen Ho, Pru Life UK Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga, and Pru Life UK Assistance Vice President for Product Management Darul Aldigue

Host-athlete Gretchen Ong Ho, was pleased to introduce this to the media as she hosted the event. Having an active lifestyle, she personally admits to being a high risk due to her work encourages co-millennial to get an insurance while young.

TV Host and athlete, Gretchen Ho talks about her passions as a millennial at the launch of PRUlife your term.

"We are pleased to introduce PRUlife your term to Filipino market. Pru Life UK aims to help address the widening protection gap in the Philippines through making life insurance affordable and more accessible to Filipinos," said Pru Life UK President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio De Rosas. "With PRUlife your term's flexibility, millennials and young professionals who are yet to have any insurance coverage can now also enjoy the benefits of a life insurance plan and at the same time choose to expand its scope with additional protection and investment benefits to meet their life's goals."

PRULife your term is Pru Life UK's most affordable product - for as low as Php 8,000 per year, customers may enjoy a basic coverage of up to Php 3 million.

Customers can make their PRUlife your term coverage more comprehensive through various supplementary, benefits, including protection against the debilitating financial blow of an accidental death or disability, hospitalization and critical illness.

Moreover, as the only term product in the industry that can be upgraded with an investment rider, PRUlife you term has the potential to help customers expand their wealth and help them reach their financial goals. From the second policy year onwards, customers may also further upgrade their plans by converting to any of Pru Life UK's wide array of insuravest or investment-linked life insurance, which combines lifetime protection with investment.

"With the 170-year legacy and reliability of our parent company Prudential plc as well as Pru Life UK's expertise in securing the financial well-being of Filipinos, millennials and young professionals can be assured they can start their journey to financial freedom with us," De Rosas emphasized.

To know more about PRUlife your term and Pru Life UK's suite of products and services, please visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph.

Rebisco celebrates Filipino artistry and food with the Special Edition Designer Can series

noreply@blogger.com (TheTrendingManila) — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:13:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - November 2018 - One of the most iconic fixtures in a Filipino home is the Rebisco Assorted Biscuits Tin Can — that multi-colored can of snacks that generations have always loved. Through the years, Rebisco products have become a part of Filipino tradition — a pasalubong lovingly carried to waiting family members in many homecomings; a favorite merienda fare; a much-loved snack passed around during family gatherings, big and small. A silent witness to the evolution of Filipino lifestyles, Rebisco Assorted Biscuits continues to be a Pinoy favorite, standing the test of time.

Rebisco Brand Team

A fresh take on a Filipino classic

As it marks its 55th anniversary, Rebisco takes its humble tin can to the next level by partnering with renowned Filipino contemporary artists to create the Rebisco Special Edition Designer Cans. These works of art aim to showcase the rich history and evolution of the brand, while using the can itself as a vehicle of expression.

Aris Bagtas' art on Rebisco's Miniature Tin Can

Joseph Banez's art on Rebisco's Miniature Tin Can

The growth of Rebisco parallels that of the Filipino culture. Over the past 55 years, Rebisco has grown into a formidable brand, thanks to the Filipino’s undying love and support, allowing it to grow into what it is today. As a fledgling company, Rebisco started with very simple offerings of biscuits and crackers packed into a can with images of the biscuits. Over time, the packaging evolved, soon showcasing family-themed art works as well.

Migs Villanueva's art on Rebisco's Miniature Tin Can

Roel Obemio's art on Rebisco's Miniature Tin Can

By realizing that their snacks are deeply ingrained into the Filipino way of life, Rebisco celebrates its anniversary by launching their newest special edition designer tin can, which serves as a canvas on which the Filipino story is printed. These miniature versions are designed to show how Rebisco is intertwined with the Filipino story, as captured in food practices and traditions illustrated by four highly acclaimed artists. In doing so, the well-loved tin can evolves into a canvas that fulfills the brand’s vision to recognize the work and talent of Filipino artists.

Visualizing the rich local flavor

Beautifully using the tin can as the canvas through which they can capture local color are four of the country’s talented contemporary artists - Migs Villanueva, Aris Bagtas, Roel Obemio, and Joseph Banez. By collaborating with Rebisco, they aim to shine the light on Filipino artistry and culture in a tradition that Rebisco has created.

Joseph “Otep” Bañez, Aris Bagtas, Roel Obemio and Migs Villanueva

Migs Villanueva, a Palanca-awardee visual artist, uses bold pastel colors and wanderlust compositions to invite Filipinos to see their own childhood experiences in her works. Aris Bagtas shows the Filipinos’ identity through his folk, religious and abstract works, inspiring people to create a country where family values, traits and traditions are not forgotten. Roel Obemio, a member of the famed Saturday Group, uses storybook characters and Filipino family-oriented imagery that convey whimsy and fantasy. Joseph “Otep” Bañez, who made his own brand of Filipino Pop-Social Realism that took the market by storm, creates detailed renditions combined with playful colors and hilarious settings.

Alongside these artists, celebrity and visual artist Heart Evangelista-Escudero plus radio DJ Chico Garcia celebrated the launch as official event hosts for this prestigious event.

Heart Evangelista-Escudero plus radio DJ Chico Garcia

This project’s new masterpieces are featured on the tin can’s outer packaging. There are four sets of special edition designer cans, and inside are assorted premium biscuits, crackers, cookies and wafers – all-time favorites that people love to snack on and share. Retailing for Php175.00 SRP, these are now available at leading supermarkets nationwide, namely Robinsons, Puregold, Waltermart, Rustans, and Shopwise. Starting November 15, 2018, you can also buy online via www.honestbee.ph.

“Every Pinoy family has a story to tell and through the years, we make these stories come to life through our products. Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Cans support local not only through taste, but through art. We at Rebisco believe that life is a constant journey of growing and refining who we are. Thus, we find a new twist to an old product to rekindle interest for it while continuing our tradition to let the tin can serve as an art canvas that tells the stories and values of Filipino families,” said Ms. Lulu dela Peña, the Marketing Communications Head of Rebisco.

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Heart Evangelista with one of the local artist who inspired Rebisco's Designer Tin Can. #Rebisco55 #RebiscoDesignerCan #SarapkasaloSarapKasama #Heart #TrendingManila #TheTrendingManila

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Indeed, Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Can will once again be part of the Filipino heritage. What are you waiting for? Express your support for local by gifting your family and friends with Rebisco’s special edition designer cans, and share with them a taste of our rich Filipino culture.