EastWest hosts exclusive Mid-Autumn Festival and Dice Game Evening
EastWest, a leading financial institution and one of the fastest-growing banks in the country today, is delighted to share the recent success of its exclusive Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner and Dice Game event held last October 10 at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant at Aseana in Paranaque.
The event was conceptualized by EastWest as a token of gratitude, aiming to strengthen ongoing partnerships among the Bank’s high-value clients.
The well-attended event was hosted by Eva Poon who also serenaded the clients, following the sumptuous dinner. Afterwards, the dice game began, creating excitement and camaraderie among the attendees who brought home various prizes including the 65” SMART TV grand prize. Guests engaged in friendly competition, rolling the dice, and enjoying the rich symbolism of luck, prosperity, and good fortune. It was a delightful sight to see clients, both new and old, share laughs, stories, and create memories.
The evening concluded with a heartfelt thank-you note from the Bank’s management, reiterating EastWest’s commitment to superior service, understanding clients’ evolving needs, and most importantly, treasuring the bonds formed over the years.
PLDT-Smart Foundation long-term post-disaster recovery aid for Boholanos
PLDT-Smart Foundation, the social outreach arm of the PLDT Group, has turned over a training center for cacao farmers in Barangay Liboron, Calape, Bohol, signifying the Group’s full commitment to long-term post-disaster recovery through sustainable and inclusive livelihood opportunities for Boholanos.
Located in the center of a farmland owned by the women farmers of Liboron Organic Farmers and Cacao Growers Association in Carmen, Bohol, the training center was made possible through a collaboration among Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), and Dalareich Chocolate House (Dalareich).
The hub will enable cacao farmers to access resources such as technical training and materials, empower them to adapt to the changing agricultural landscape, enhance their farming productivity, and eventually boost their incomes.
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado and Calape Mayor Julius Caesar Herrera joined PSF President Esther Santos and AKFI Executive Director Menchie Silvestre during the turnover.
Aside from livelihood opportunities, PSF, in partnership with Huawei Philippines, has also ensured that no learner will get left behind by providing access to quality education and digital technology through the Smart School-in-a-Bag (SIAB). Each SIAB carries a laptop, ten tablets, and a teacher’s guide, which are pre-loaded with interactive digital educational materials. PSF also handed out copies of “Extraordinary Manny”, an addition to the school library.
Just recently, PSF turned over one SIAB to Oy National High School, located in a remote area in Loboc, Bohol, to help improve learning among its 200 students and to cater to other learners from neighboring barangays.
Finger-Lickin’ Good from KFC In-Game Store
With the introduction of the KFC In-Game Store, the PUBG MOBILE experience will take players to a whole new level with the tantalizing KFC-themed store and items, as well as the Ultimate Dining Experience.
The KFC x PUBG MOBILE Special Collaboration Store is set to launch on October 27, 1-4 PM.
Cancer patients and survivors benefit from a 2-day respite at Coachella for Healing

Twenty cancer patients and survivors, many of them underprivileged, recently completed the first Coachella for Healing — a 2-day holistic wellness camp that provided mindful sessions and more importantly, an opportunity to step away from the rigors of treatments and to relax in the company of people who understand what each other is going through.
Made possible by a collaboration between the Cancer Resource and Wellness Community (Carewell), functional medicine provider and advocate LifeScience Center, and renowned photographer Jun de Leon, who spearheaded the program, the first Coachella for Healing was set amid the lush, open spaces of Casa San Pablo in Laguna.
The cancer warriors in attendance were offered three clusters of activities during the camp including therapeutic mindfulness activities, creative expression sessions, and nature explorations. All were designed to rally and support these warriors as they faced the toughest battle of their lives.
LifeScience expert Adrian Tan took cancer warriors through a workshop of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (RPT), an approach to treating chronic pain through mindfulness exercises that “rewire” neural pathways in the brain so that pain becomes less threatening.
Aromatherapist Gina Torres Evangelista prepared the participants for a peaceful night’s sleep by guiding them through an aromatherapy meditation.
The following day, Viel Tiu, also from LifeScience, led a Sunrise Somatic Movement session. Somatic exercise uses gentle mind-body movements and awareness to release pent up tension in the body and our emotions.
Carewell’s Toots Magsino, a mixed-media collage artist and a cancer survivor, kicked off the creative activities by teaching the cancer warriors how to make glass tealight holders decorated with translucent paper.
Cebuana Lhuillier, Jean Henri Lhuillier reap 24 international awards
PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI) and its dynamic leader, Jean Henri Lhuillier, have earned 24 international awards recently, each serving as a testament to their unyielding commitment to excellence.
PJLI’s story of excellence has secured for them the coveted Company of the Year award for Financial Services at the prestigious Stevie® Awards.
President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier earned four accolades, including Executive of the Year in Financial Services, Best Entrepreneur in Financial Services, Maverick of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Consumer Services Industries.
At the Golden Bridge Awards, Lhuillier earned seven recognitions including Innovator of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Maverick of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year in Financial, Top Achiever of the Year in Asia-Pacific, Executive Achievement of the Year in Financial, and Maverick of the Year in Consumer Services.
Meanwhile, PJLI has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Globe Award and three gold awards for Most Innovative Company of the Year, Company of the Year for Financial, and Best Workplace of the Year in Asia-Pacific.
The company’s “Intertwined” culture-building campaign’s bronze awards for Live Event of the Year for a Celebration Event and Employee Engagement Events underscore the organization’s commitment to nurturing a vibrant community.
PJLI’s innovative approach to financial literacy, the Iponaryo Video Series, won awards such as Best Use of Social Media in a Cause-Related Campaign, Best Visual Storytelling Campaign, and Best Video Series.
The Global Business Excellence Awards on the other hand has honored Lhuillier as the International CEO of the Year, and the Iponaryo Video Series the Outstanding Social Media Campaign.
Move Fearlessly with Toyota’s Halloween special promo
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is welcoming this spooky season fearlessly with big deals and offers. Low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more deals are in store for you with TMP’s special Halloween deals available on all Toyota dealerships nationwide, until October 31.
Be enchanted with massive savings and more bewitching deals with Toyota’s flexible payment options. You can enjoy as low as 15% all-in cash out downpayment, with free 1st year insurance and 3-year LTO registration for any purchase of Vios 1.3 XE CVT, Wigo 1.0 G CVT or Corolla Altis 1.6 V CVT, Innova 2.8 E Dsl M/T, Fortuner 4×2 G M/T, or Hilux 4×2 E M/T with the Pay Low deal.
Meanwhile, with the Pay Light deal, you can enjoy low monthly payments when you purchase Vios 1.3 Base MT, Raize 1.2 E M/T, Yaris Cross 1.5 G CVT, Innova 2.8 J Dsl M/T, Fortuner 4×4 G M/T, and Hilux 4×2 E M/T.
Grab Toyota’s free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) offer of 5 PMS or up to the 20,000KM checkup. This offer is available when you purchase Vios G, E and XLE; Innova V, G, E and Touring Sport; Hilux Conquest, G and E; Avanza E variants; and all variants of Corolla Altis, Raize, Veloz, Rush, and Fortuner.
Lite Ace also joins these fearless offers with the Fixed Periodic Maintenance Package.
Toyota only offers treats this Halloween season with trade-in rebates, warranty and free insurance.
Pru Life UK expands partnership with ATRAM
Pru Life UK expands its strategic partnership with the ATRAM Group (ATRAM) as part of its growth strategy to focus on its core business and fulfil the evolving needs of its growing customer base.
Following the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the trust operations and entire fiduciary portfolio of PAMTC will be transferred to ATRAM Trust Corporation (ATRAM Trust) in November. ATRAM Investment Management Partners Corp., an affiliate of ATRAM Trust, will acquire PAMTC as an entity by 2024, subject to certain regulatory conditions.
With ATRAM’s strength and solid track record in asset and wealth management, customers’ funds will continue to be managed well.
Pru Life UK and ATRAM announced their strategic partnership in August. ATRAM was selected following a rigorous evaluation and approval process. With the strategic partnership, Pru Life UK and ATRAM will also co-develop and launch more innovative and customer-centric investment solutions to further strengthen their investment performance for customers.
I LOVE Earth recognized for Waste Management efforts
Newport World Resorts’ commitment to sustainability, I LOVE Earth (ILE), received acclaim for its Waste Management efforts from the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) during the 2023 Europa Awards. The ECCP promotes and recognizes companies with exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability aligned with global standards and the Philippine Development Plan through the annual Europa Awards.
Newport World Resorts’ ILE weaves together the various sustainability efforts of its international hotel brands, entertainment, retail, dining and leisure facilities into one which serves as a model for collaboration in the industry. The program’s “Reform, Reduce, Recycle, Repurpose” pillar, in particular, have made significant progress in the reduction of plastic usage and overall waste sent to landfills by the property through combined efforts of repurposing discarded linens; converting to bulk hotel amenities, glass water bottles, biodegradable packaging; reducing food waste, and recycling hazardous wastes such as used oils, used batteries, and e-waste.
Speaking during the awarding ceremony, ILE Council Chairman, Marriott International Multi-Property Vice President for the Philippines and Marriott Hotel Manila General Manager Bruce Winton underscored the importance of working together to create collective impact, “The continuity of our sustainability initiatives is underpinned by one thing, which is the most important aspect of Newport World Resorts’ program, and that is LOVE. All of us here–the private sector, government, non-government organizations, media—are all part of this effort. We hope the others will join us in saying, “I Love Earth,” and putting that commitment into action.”