Boxing and MMA at SM Southmall
The UFC Gym, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Game Park, will be showcasing the country’s up-and-coming fighters at Musclecontest Philippines’ ‘King of the Fight 9,’ an exhibition match to be held at the SM Southmall Events Center from June 18 to 19.
The exhibition matches on both days will begin at 1 pm, with 24 boxers set to battle it out on June 18, Saturday; and 24 mixed martial artists to step into the Octagon on June 19, Sunday. Each fight will be composed of three-minute rounds.
Since debuting in 2009, UFC Gym has opened over 150 locations across the US, Australia, Canada, South America, and Asia. The fitness franchise offers a full range of functional fitness classes, group and private MMA training, group fitness, and personal and group dynamic performance-based training fit for all ages and fitness levels. And on June 18, history will be made as SM Supermalls opens its doors to a UFC Gym in the south of Metro Manila.
Know more about SM Supermalls thru www.smsupermalls.com or like and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.
OCP holds medical mission
Operation Compassion Philippines (OCP) visited Baras, Catanduanes for a medical mission in partnership with GCF-Mercy Ministry, the Philippine National Police, Ando Cua Foundation, the LGU of Baras, and BLGU-Puraran.
The medical mission focused on providing free medical and dental consultations to residents of barangays Puraran, Genitligan, Venticayan, Agban, San Miguel, Paniquihan, and J.M. Alberto. A total of 573 residents benefited from medical services provided by the doctors, while 190 residents received free dental care during the two-day mission that took place from June 2 to 3.
Ex-DPWH chief is new MAP president
Rogelio Singson is the new president of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), the 74th since the group’s inception in 1950.
Singson will finish the remaining term (July 1 to December 31, 2022) of Dr. Alfredo Pascual who has been appointed as secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Mr. Singson is the President and CEO of Metro Pacific Water (MPW). He is also the President of MPW’s subsidiaries, Metro Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Corp., Metro Pacific Iloilo Water and Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services. He also serves as Director of Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corp., Eco-System Technologies International and Manila Water Consortium.
Prior to joining MPW, he served as president and CEO of MERALCO PowerGen Corp. and Light Rail Manila Corp.
He completed a full 6-year term (2010 to 2016) as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Best Deals Fest
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is holding its first face-to-face in-branch activity with its Best Deals Fest, where clients can avail exclusive and affordable financing products for their dream car and home.
Through this five-day event, which will run from June 20 to 24, BPI is targeting to deliver 20 percent more bookings in auto and housing loans.
Through the Exclusive Partner Offers promo–which will only be available during the Best Deals Fest–clients can avail of big cash discounts, low interest rates, and waived fees on their dream vehicle and property from different participating car brands and real estate developers through BPI Auto or Housing Loans.
Clients also have an option to avail of the BPI Flex-Rewards promo where they can snag up to P 50,000 worth of flex rewards for every P500,000 and P1 million worth of auto and housing loans, respectively.
AXA Ph supports LGBTQIA+ community
AXA Philippines held a panel discussion with its employees to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) this year with the theme, “Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Lives.”
This is in time for Pride Month and in line with AXA’s continued commitment to fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community by standing up and speaking out against hate, discrimination, and violence.
Beatrice Gomez, the first openly queer Miss Universe Philippines 2021, and Mela Habijan, the first Filipina to win Miss Trans Global in 2020, to share their stories to continue to rise above the current limits of society and to fight for equality and inclusion for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
“At AXA, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a culture that enables every employee to be their true selves in the workplace and ultimately, their best selves. This is one of the ways we can truly act for human progress by protecting what matters, said AXA Philippines chief customer officer Nandy Villar.
New insurance product launched at webinar
Allianz PNB Life continues to champion financial literacy and empowerment, this time among the Filipino youth, by coming out with a webinar titled “Add to Life Bago Add to Cart: How to Protect and Enjoy your Adult Life”.
The webinar was held last May 20.
Allianz PNB Life’s lead for agency Transformation Melissa Del Rosario was one of the keynote speakers while president and CEO Alexander Grenz opened the webinar with his insights on the growth of the company.
Allianz PNB Life also launched its latest insurance product, Allianz Protect, during the webinar. Allianz Protect is a comprehensive insurance solution with a variety of coverages that can fit customers’ needs and budget.
For every policy purchased, P500 will be donated to the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines’ Food Shed Farming Enterprise Project.
Gift ideas for Father’s Day
Power Mac Center’s (PMC) Don’t Skip Dad’s Day campaign offers the most exciting deals specially made for fathers.
PMC offers up to P12,000 off on iPhone 13 and up to P8,490 off on iPad Pro M1. One can enjoy up to P3,000 off on AirPods Pro and up to P1,500 discount on select Apple Watch series.
PMC also offers up to 95 percent discount on accessories like cases, charging cables, connectors, storage, audio, and car accessories. Free shipping is also offered for a minimum purchase of P2,500 worth of accessories on PMC online stores until June 19.
Lexus car maintenance weekend
Select Toyota dealerships have been accredited by Lexus to care for the needs of Lexus customers nationwide.
Each Lexus Accredited Dealership has the equipment, parts, and most importantly, trained personnel, to ensure that each Lexus model receives the utmost care when it comes into the dealership for service or repairs.
These dealerships are Toyota La Union. Toyota San Fernando, Pampanga, Toyota Santa Rosa, Toyota Mandaue-South, Cebu and Toyota Davao City.
At the Lexus Car Maintenance Weekend from June 16 to 18, all customers who will avail Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) at Lexus Manila and any Lexus Accredited Dealerships will automatically receive a 40 percent discount on Lexus genuine engine oil. All customers will also receive special discounts if they avail any or combination of the following products: 20 percent less on Lexus BactaKlenz Service; 20 percent less on UV Lamp & Air Purifier Bundle and 10 percent less on UV Lamp and Air Purifier if purchased separately.
