The City of Talisay is the gateway to the Southern cities and towns of Cebu. It sits just next to Cebu City and can be access primarily via the South Road Properties (SRP) and South Road via Natalio Bacalso. Thus, an important stop for any tourism activities going to the heritage and tourist cities and towns of Cebu south. One of the urban feature that will greet you upon entering central Talisay is Starmall, the home of  the first Coffee Project in Cebu.
They have a collection of coffee that a coffee lover dreams of sipping: they have Vietnamese Latte, Coffee Indochine, Came Americano to name some and cold brews too.

In celebration of its 65th year milestone, World Vision Philippines shared over six decades’ worth of providing better future for vulnerable children through a virtual media launch held last May 30, 2022. The event featured an impactful campaign launch for “Childhood Rescue” with Bianca Umali as the campaign’s lead celebrity ambassador.

World Vision’s “Childhood Rescue” aims to focus on the most dangerous places where children and their communities have been greatly affected by armed conflicts such as Marawi.

Bianca Umali, a World Vision Ambassador, recalls her experience in Marawi and the significance of her support for World Vision's advocacies

The Marawi siege in 2017 has caused thousands of young Filipinos to live amidst armed conflict, political unrest, and ongoing instability even until today. It has displaced at least 350,000 people, including at least 200,000 children, according to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DREAMB).

In these places, children are extremely vulnerable to violence, poverty, and abuse. The Childhood Rescue Campaign advances World Vision’s purpose— protecting the lives, welfare, and rights of children, especially those who are living in the most dangerous places. 

(From Top Left) World Vision Advocacy and Campaign Specialist Caroline Veronilla, World Vision Resource Development Director Jun Godornes, World Vision Field Operations Manager in Mindanao Beth Delgado and  World Vision Operations Director Ajab Macapagat

As part of national initiative Task Force Bangon Marawi, World Vision’s Childhood Rescue campaign responds to these urgent and arising challenges with effective interventions, and crisis recovery programs to address the needs of internally displaced families and children since 2017.

World Vision hopes to increase support and raise more donations for its ongoing child welfare projects, “Bangon Marawi” and “Child Protection”. Both programs aim to cover a total of 10 barangays with 6,559 children as target beneficiaries this 2022.

Jun Godornes, Resource Development Director of World Vision, said during the official media launch, “Given the challenging situation of dangerous areas in the Philippines that may take a very long time to resolve, there is a constant threat that a Filipino child's life can change for the worst in an instant. Despite this situation, World Vision is doing its best to ensure that these children don’t miss out on having a joyful childhood and a hope for a peaceful future. We invite everyone to support our Childhood Rescue campaign. Let’s help these vulnerable children living in Philippines' fragile locations. Together, let's bring hope, joy and justice to all children."

Aside from the Childhood Rescue program launch, World Vision also unveiled its new campaign, and future projects in time for its 65th Anniversary celebration. With the mission to bring “Hope, Joy and Justice for All Children”, World Vision aims to reach the most vulnerable children and transform their lives.

World Vision representatives and media attendees show their support for the Filipino children and World Vision’s Childhood Rescue Campaign with a symbolic photo op

Kapuso star and actress Bianca Umali shared her experiences as a World Vision ambassador and expressed her support for the Childhood Rescue campaign through a video message shown during the media launch.

“World Vision has given me the opportunity to become an ‘ate’ to these vulnerable children. Every small effort in helping them goes a long way,” Bianca shared as she recalls her trip to Marawi with World Vision. “Every child deserves to have a childhood. Let us all come together for these children because I believe that they are the future.”

With a total of 47,302 individuals including 16,875 children assisted by the organization’s efforts, World Vision remains committed to serving more affected families and assisting in rebuilding communities to help provide a safe place for children.

For more information and how you can support World Vision’s Childhood Rescue please visit www.worldvision.org.ph

P399 for 2 doctor consultations

As the country enforces more relaxed restrictions, families are eager to get back to the normal way of life.  Businesses can now operate at full capacity and people can move about freely!

Keeping in mind the lessons learned in the past two years of the pandemic, the most valuable of which are maintaining a healthy lifestyle and bringing health services closer to the people, mWell PH, continues to be at the forefront of telemedicine, providing online doctor consultations to Filipinos nationwide as a fully integrated health and wellness mobile app.

Fresh from its win as Best Initiative in Technological Innovation in The Asset ESG Corporate Awards, Singapore, mWell PH by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI) introduces the Healthsavers Plan, allowing users to pay less for online doctor consultations 24/7.

mWell started the year by being honored as the Best Initiative in Technological Innovation in The Asset ESG Corporate Awards, one of the world’s leading and longest-running honors in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space.

Only P399 for 2 online consults with Healthsavers Plan

As an innovative mobile app responsive to the need for affordable healthcare, mWell now offers the Healthsavers Plan. For as low as P399, users can avail of two online doctor consultations. The plan comes with free e-prescription, medical certificate, or doctor referral. Healthsavers Plan is transferable so it can be used by any member of the family. Booking fee is waived for mWell’s best value deal.

This is part of mWell’s mission to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos. MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan recognizes the crucial role of MPIC group’s newest foray in digital healthcare. He says, “Through a collaboration with trusted health experts, mWell has developed an ecosystem to provide integrated digital healthcare, even beyond the pandemic. In just a few taps on the mobile phone, our countrymen may access affordable online doctor consultation 24/7, empowering them to be in control of their health with just one app.”

Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, highlights mWell’s role as the family’s digital healthcare ally, “mWell is designed to respond to the health and wellness needs of every family, while keeping each member safe. The app is a fully integrated health and wellness expert that can be called on, any time of day, wherever they may be. mWell’s Healthsavers Plan makes it possible for more Filipinos to receive the expert medical advice they deserve at a price they can afford.”

Supporting Cabal-Revilla in the mWell leadership team are Gary Dujali, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer and Dr. Michael Muin, Chief Technical Officer.

Savvy moms can easily reach a doctor for a consultation on the app, adding more quality time for the whole family! Celebrities who make their family’s health top priority are among the users of the mWell PH app. Roxanne Montealegre, Sunshine Cruz, Divine Lee, Empress Schuck and beauty queen Miriam Quiambao are among those who enjoy mWell’s many features that benefit every member of the family.

24/7 Online Doctor Consultation

With mWell, everyone can consult online with a doctor on call 24/7 without leaving home. Users may also book an appointment on their chosen date. They may consult with a wide range of Primary Care and Specialized doctors—Internal Medicine Specialists, Obstetrician and Gynecologists, Pediatricians, Ophthalmologists, and more.

Powerhouse healthcare partners

To provide a fully integrated experience, mWell has partnered with leading names in healthcare, wellness, and tech industries, including CareSpan, Aktivo, Active8me, Highly Succeed and runs on fast secure payments via Maya.

Available on the app are doctors from top hospitals such as Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, De Los Santos Medical Center, Manila Doctors Hospital, and Marikina Valley Medical Center. It has also teamed up with PhilCare to increase the number of partner-doctors nationwide.

mWellness Score: Free daily health tracker

Beyond telemedicine services, mWell offers users a guide to achieving a healthy physical lifestyle for long-term health.  

A PH first and exclusive which was developed in partnership with an award-winning team of doctors and data scientists from Aktivo, the mWellness Score functions as a free daily health tracker. Without having to spend on extra gadgets or wearables, mWell users can easily generate their daily mWellness Score by simply clicking on the mWellness Score icon on the app.

The mWellness Score measures physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep daily, using data-driven methods. Improving one’s score requires simple tweaks in one’s daily lifestyle to make space for regular physical activity and adequate sleep.

Aside from the mWellness Score, mWell has also made available customized fitness and nutrition programs developed by Olympians and exercise physiologists. Users may also try out calorie-controlled recipes created by dietitians and nutritionists.

As mWell gains momentum in providing positive change, it shall continue to deliver innovative services, seamless app experience and exciting new features. Users simply need to download PH’s fastest-growing health app to fully enjoy what it has to offer. 

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

ABOUT mWell

mWell, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce, among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with investments in various infrastructure assets including healthcare.

In partnership with Seven Bank, PSC aims to have 150 ATMs in its Cebu stores by June.

Land Bank cardholders can now withdraw free of charge.

7-Eleven continues to make safe and convenient banking accessible to more Filipinos as it expands its ATM services across the country, marking the activation of the 1,500th cash-recycling ATM in Casa Mira, Cebu City. This was made possible with its partnership with Pito AxM Platform, Inc. (PAPI), the local subsidiary of Seven Bank, Ltd. of Japan.

1,500th cash-recycling ATM in Casa Mira, Cebu City

Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines and PAPI, plan to have 150 cash machines operational in Cebu by the end of June.  

“We have aggressively expanded the 7-Bank ATM network in Metro Manila and Luzon during the pandemic.  This 2022, we reach another milestone as we set foot in Cebu, signaling our further expansion of ATMs in Visayas and Mindanao,” said Jose Victor Paterno, President and CEO of PSC. 

PSC and PAPI plan to deploy 1,500 additional cash machines by the end of 2022, aiming to cover the majority of over 3,100 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

Masanori Sakaguchi, President of PAPI, stated “We are very happy to serve our precious customers in Visayas, and the ones in Mindanao very soon. We hope everybody appreciates our sophisticated ATM services imported from Japan.”

PAPI also introduces Land Bank of the Philippines as its newest partner bank. Land Bank customers can now enjoy free transactions on ATMs at 7-Eleven stores beginning May 23.

1,500th cash-recycling ATM in Casa Mira, Cebu City

Besides Land Bank, PAPI has a partnership with BDO, the largest bank in the Philippines, to accommodate free cash withdrawals by its cardholders.  Meanwhile, other bank account holders may transact through BancNet, with a Php 10 transaction fee.  More partner banks will be announced soon. 

ATMs at 7-Eleven stores are cash-recycling machines. The ATMs also have a unique feature of delivering the ATM interface depending on the customer’s bank, providing familiarity and ease of use.

Lawrence De Leon, Head of Finance at PSC, said the ATMs provide an innovative solution to the cash handling requirements of 7-Eleven stores nationwide. “The sales are deposited by our store operators and the ATMs “recycle” the cash to fund withdrawals of the customers of the different banks.  This creates a lot of value to our customers because of the convenience of having ATMs available 24/7 in a safe and secured location. The ATMs also provide flexibility in cash management since deposits are immediately credited to PSC’s corporate bank account,” De Leon added.

PSC partnered with PAPI in February 2020 to equip all 7-Eleven stores with cash-recycling ATMs.

For more information on where to find the ATMs, please visit https://www.7-eleven.com.ph/whatsnew/atms-in-7eleven-list-of-stores/. 

Get ready to check out discounted items and avail thrilling ₱66 and ₱77 deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale!

The mid-year is the perfect time to reward ourselves and recharge for what's to come in the second half of 2022. Shopee treats more Filipinos to a memorable mid-year shopping experience at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. To kick-off the mid-year sale, shoppers can look forward to “Mas Mura sa Shopee”* deals and enjoy ₱66 deals all day, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily when they add-to-cart and checkout from May 27 to June 8.

Score “mas mura sa Shopee”* deals as low as ₱66 at the 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

As shoppers fill up their Shopee carts with their favorite finds, they can also discover “Mas Mura Sa Shopee”* [It’s cheaper on Shopee] deals with low-priced items that are guaranteed to make their haul worth every peso. 

With 6.6 just around the corner, take your pick from the following items at only ₱66 that fit your everyday lifestyle. 

Stay warm during cold nights with a stylish button down cardigan. Want to cook with ease? consider this multi cooker hot pot to be your helping hand in the kitchen. Upgrade your storage space with a multifunctional shoe rack organizer, which keeps your favorite pairs neat and orderly.  

Say goodbye to wrinkled clothing with this handheld steam iron, which you can use either at home or on your next trip. Improve your gaming experience with these noise cancelling gaming headphones, giving you that high quality sound without sacrificing comfort. Beat the heat when you buy this anti-heat portable clip electric fan, a compact, trendy item that lets you chill comfortably while being on-the-go. Be sure to check out these deals quickly as they’ll be on limited stocks on 6.6.

Shopee launches a new in-app game in time for 6.6 

Shopee is giving you more reasons to enjoy the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale with the launch of its new in-app game. The game will be available to play on the Shopee app on June 1, where users will be treated with daily prizes including ShopeePay credits, Shopee coins, Shopee vouchers, and the latest must-have gadgets when they play and win!

Here’s a little hint on this fun new game from Shopee: it will be about connecting different letters in order to solve puzzles! To know more about Shopee’s latest game and its official name, you can visit the Shopee Prizes page from May 30-31. You also get the chance to take home an iPhone 12 or an Instax Mini when you correctly guess the name of Shopee’s new game. 

Shop with up to 66% cashback and send money for free using ShopeePay

This mid-year celebration is made even more special with ShopeePay, Shopee's integrated mobile wallet that allows you to conveniently pay for your purchases and settle transactions with no hidden fees. With ShopeePay, you can send money to any bank, e-wallet or any Shopee user for free and save more with cashback promos for bills payment, as well as cheap mobile load and data offers. 

Here are some ShopeePay offers users can check out during the 6.6 -7.7 Mid-Year Sale:

• From May 29 to June 1, join ShopeePay’s QR Code Giveaway and get the chance to win up to ₱50,000.

• On May 30, get free ₱100 when you send money for the first time using ShopeePay (valid for new users).

• On June 6, get up to 66% cashback when you check out using ShopeePay. 

• On June 6, check out “ShopeePay Near Me” to enjoy ₱1 and ₱6 deals from partner merchants ranging from food & beverage outlets, lifestyle brands, and more!

To know more about the 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, visit the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale page on Shopee.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.