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Enjoy this look back at the grand opening of ePerformax’s newest facility in the Philippines! On June 15 ePerformax executives and team members, local government officials, Pueblo de Panay partners, as well as friends from the media all gathered at the new ePERFORMAX Center in Pueblo de Panay TechnoPark in Roxas City as a show of celebration, partnership, and support. This new site aims to provide long-term growth and career opportunities for all employees, serving as further proof of the company’s continued commitment to growing and developing the Philippines as the leading BPO service provider in the world.

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LBC’s ‘Aming Ligaya” Provides Simple Yet Meaningful Happiness for Both Agent and Customer
 
                 
The success enjoyed by LBC is hinged on their legion of customers who bank on them for excellent service.

And through their long-running Aming Ligaya campaign, LBC is able to give their loyal patrons a chance to personally meet commendable employees who they only get to transact via phone.

Recently, LBC gave its Agent Aldrin Rulloda of Customer Care Management a chance to come face to face with Mr. Ricardo Faldas who has raved about his services. As soon as Ricardo walked inside the LBC St. Francis branch and saw the nametag on Aldrin’s chest, he excitedly approached the agent. The customer was very elated when he met Aldrin personally because he would only converse with him over the phone. While speaking to Aldrin, one could see the enthusiasm in Ricardo’s eyes as if he had reconnected with a friend whom he hasn’t seen for a long time.

Ricardo narrates: “Kaya dito ko pinili sa LBC St. Francis Square kasi very accomodating ang mga staff nyo dito at masaya ako sa nagawang tulong ni Aldrin sa akin. Kasi from time to time ina-update nya ako kung nasaan na yung shipment ko at sinasabihan niya ako kung anu yung most available time na pwede nya akong tawagan. Tapos nung dumating na yung request ko from Iloilo, tinanong nya sa akin kung saang branch yung preferred ko, sabi ko sa kanya ako na lang ang pupunta sa hangar. Pero hindi dun natapos iyon.  Tinetext nya pa ako kung nasaan na ako para masigurado na hindi ako maliligaw at kung tama ba yung gate na pinuntahan ko. That’s the kind of service that Aldrin needs to share with his colleagues

Such positive stories as the ones shared by Ricardo are never lost to LBC which uses these to inspire their people to consistently deliver excellent customer service.

It's rainy season already here in the our country and lately we have been experiencing typhoon for how many weeks.
Rainy season changes the mood of everyone and we need to bring color in this stormy weather.

If you happen to live near SM San Mateo Davies has something for you from July 20 until July 29. Visit the activity center and look at the colorful umbrellas and murals that are displayed. Your mood will surely change once you visit it. Take a pose at all the colorful area and join the different activities they prepared.

Shades of Gram - Colorful areas that will instantly brighten up your day!
Mural Mural on the wall - Take your photos on the eye-catching murals and post it on your social media sites and you might just get a chance to win gift certificates!

Paint that FUNbrella - Combat the gloomy season and paint your colorful umbrellas!

QRolofrul Codes - Scan the colorful QR codes and get instant prizes!

Models took their slot to pose too.
You may also win a lot of prizes from the sponsors once you post your picture at the activity area using the hashtag #DaviesColorsSMSanMateo

We also had our photos taken at the different colorful area.
SM San Mateo Color Gram by Davies Reinvented

Stay tuned on the next venue of the Tri-Angles a shower of coloful angles in 3 malls.

The 57th branch of Miniso is at SM City Marikina.


In our place there are 3 SM Malls and when Miniso opened in SM City Masinag and SM Cherry Antopolo it was a privilege to be invited. Miniso is a store that we love to visit everytime we visit a Mall. I enjoy looking at their products and buying stuffs needed. From then on we where able to buy gadgets,  household items,  cute notebooks, hair accessories and beauty products.

Last Christmas I bought all of my gifts at Miniso since I already tried and tested their products.


Now there are Miniso Shop in all SM malls near us.
Miniso opened its 57th store here in the Philippines. And people near the area may not go far to buy cute stuffs for their love ones and friends.
Do visit Miniso at SM City Marikina.
So what makes us go back? Miniso makes us happy.

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HARRY POTTER “20TH ANNIVERSARY” COVERS BY AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR TO HIT BOOKSTORES IN ASIA

New Covers Illustrated by Award-Winning Artist Brian Selznick released this June!

KUALA LUMPUR: Scholastic is treating Potterheads to the brand-new “20th Anniversary” covers of

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, illustrated by worldwide bestselling author and award-winning artist Brian Selznick. The release of the new edition marks the celebrated milestone of the 20th.

Anniversary of the US. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The highly-anticipated new paperback editions have been released last June 26, 2018.

Breathing the epic story into life, the new edition is rendered with Selznick’s signature black-andwhite style with jewel-toned type. But when the covers are placed side by side in a chronological order, this is where the real magic happens. The covers will then form a dazzling single image that tells the overarching story that begins with Harry’s arrival at Number Four, Privet Drive, through the epic conclusion of the Battle of Hogwarts.

All seven covers depict thrilling moments and beloved characters from across the series, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, and many more. Sharp-eyed readers will spot intricate details throughout the artwork, such as Hermione’s Time-Turner, Harry’s Patronus, the maze from the Triwizard Tournament, and the Hogwarts Express steaming toward a new school year with the next generation on board.

Being a fan himself, Selznick said, “I’m a huge Harry Potter fan (a proud Hufflepuff), and to be asked to illustrate the 20th Anniversary edition covers was an absolute honor. I knew this project came with so much responsibility to the stories, as well as to the readers. I revisited the books and Scholastic.

The 20th anniversary was also celebrated here in the Philippines by readers who are also fan of Harry Potter. All the attendees participated in the different games prepared by the Scholastic team and won signature Harry Potter items.



HARRY POTTER characters, names, and related indicia are trademarks of and © WBEI. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. SCHOLASTIC TM/ ® Scholastic Inc. Art by Brian Selznick

© 2018 by Scholastic Inc.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based Ieaming programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections. school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at  www.scholastic.com.

BRIAN SELZNICK

Summary

Brian Selznick is a celebrated American iiiustrator and writer and was awarded the 2008 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration for his first long work, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning Hugo. Brian Selznick is also the author and illustrator of Wonderstruck and The Marvels. Brian Selznick’s books appear in over 35 languages. Today, his recent projects inciude illustrating the new editions of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He now divides his time between Brooklyn, New York and San Diego, California.


Early Years

He was born 1966 and raised in New Jersey. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and worked at Eeyore's Books for Children in Manhattan, New York City for three years, painting the window displays for holidays and book events. He has also worked as a bookseller, a puppeteer, and a screenwriter.

Recent Awards

The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Caldecott Medal
National Book Award Finalist
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007 2007 Quill Award Winner
2007 Borders Original Voices Finalist
2007 #1 Best Book for Kids from Barnes and Noble
Parenting Magazine “Mom-Tested Book of the Year"
Miami Heraid Best Kids Book of 2007> Rocky Mountain News Best Book of 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2007 Kansas City Star Top 100 Books of 2007 Columbus Dispatch Best Book of 2007
Los Angeles Times Favorite Children‘s Book of 2007
Kidsreads.com Best Book of 2007

It's denim fest at all SM Malls this July. Do drop by any SM malls and avail of the 30-70% discount on assorted denim items.

Take a Pose at the Denim Fest Wall or play at their Denim memory wall and win 100 worth of sm gc.


Since there is a memory wall let us go back and know the history of Denim. All of us love to wear denim and it comes in different styles. Like Jeans, shorts, jacket, jumper or overall, jumpsuit, dress, blouses and even bags. So how did denim started?


The name “denim” comes from the name of a sturdy fabric called “Serge de Nîmes”, initially made in Nîmes, France, hence “de Nîmes” - “denim”.
denim history from www.historyofjeans.com

Jeans are pants made from denim or dungaree cloth. They were invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873 and a worn still but in a different context. Jeans are named after the city of Genoa in Italy, a place where cotton corduroy, called either jean or jeane, was manufactured.



One of my denim memory was just last year. My daughter celebrated her 18th birthday in a resort and wanted to a have a swimming party. To make it more confortable to all the guest we decided to have a Floral and Denim theme. Since we saw the denim worn by the mannequin in SM. And here is her denim outfit.
So what are you waiting for go to all SM Malls and avail of the discount on every denim items and take a photo with your favorite denim. Don't miss out this chance.

#DenimMemoriesAtSM

Hello Kitty legacy is passed on the next genre

When sanrio was introduced in the Philippines during my school days. Hello Kitty was my favorite character that time and most of its items are color red. Never in my dream did it come to my mind that I will be passing it to my daughter and she would also be a HK fan.

Mother usually is the model of their children in what they do and having a daugther is a challenging task, since there are needs that only Mom and daughter would understand. Like having her first monthly period, you have to teach her the proper way of putting the napkin on the underwear, when to change and always be cautious of the stain.

I personally tried different brand and sometimes my choice doesn't satisfy her. I'm so glad that softex created a product that can bring back many childhood memories. Now she has her choice of brand because she felt comfortable at the same time enjoy the design. Upon trying it i felt the absorbency of the pads and the comfy effect while using. The thickness of the pads is just right for heavy flows and regular days. Good thing there is also a pantyliner that you can use everyday.
Since having a monthly period is the start of teen-adulthood  in a girl.  From baby to Lady.


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