To make it easier for the media to find this data for their stories, Google has launched a Google Trends Philippine Elections page, a tool that helps surface the top queries, topics, and most-searched presidential and vice presidential candidates running in the elections. The page also includes data on the top policy issues searched in each part of the country, such as agriculture, economy, education and tourism among others. All the charts from the page are embeddable and will continue to update even after they’re placed on a media’s site.
The Google Trends Philippine Elections is not a poll or survey and does not reflect voting intentions. It merely reflects people’s search interest about particular topics at a local level over a period of time. A spike in a particular search query does not reflect that a candidate is somehow “popular” or “winning”.
The COS Spring Summer 2022 campaign highlights transitional collections for women and men. The casting presents a line-up of inspiring individuals, led by supermodel and activist Christy Turlington Burns; DJ, producer, and advocate for trans rights, Honey Dijon; and writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent. In addition, actor Finn Wittrock joins models Rianne Van Rompaey, Chu Wong, Keisuke Asano, Awar Odhiang, Saye Wuo, and Liam Kelly.
Christy Turlington
Photographed by Paris-based Tim Elkaïm, each carefully composed portrait captures the collection in a classic Los Angeles setting; on the beach at sunset, within nature, and high above the vast and unending cityscape.
Keisuke AsanoAwar Odhiang
Promoting versatility, the collections adapt to everyday transitional moments. Styled by Clare Richardson, creative and poetic combinations build the foundation for this eclectic direction while refined craftsmanship is prominent throughout. Continuing its dedication to sustainability and a circular economy, 92% of the collection is sustainably sourced.
Rianne Van RompaeFinn Wittrock
Pushing the boundaries between comfort and luxury, contrast is explored with revisited signature minimalist tailoring – structured linen styles join bold fashion pieces in graphic prints and uplifting cyan and sunshine orange hues.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents the awarding ceremony and exhibition opening of the 2021 Thirteen Artists this month, featuring the works of Allan Balisi, Nice Buenaventura, Gino Bueza, Mars Bugaoan, Rocky Cajigan, Geloy Concepcion, Patrick Cruz, Ian Carlo Jaucian, KoloWn, Czar Kristoff, Lou Lim, Ryan Villamael and Catherine Sarah Young.
The awarding and exhibition opening will be held on 10 March 2022, 4:30 PM at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Lobby (CCP Main Theater lobby) and live via the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ and CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division’s Facebook pages. Attendees will be given the first look at the specially designed 2021 Thirteen Artists trophy by Mac Valdezco.
The 13 Artists awarding ceremony and exhibit opening marks the first exhibition of the year for the CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division, and will be curated by Shireen Seno. The exhibition will be held until 5 June 2022 at the CCP Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery), Pasilyo Juan Luna (Main Gallery Hallway), and Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino (Third Floor Hallway). Public programs will be held throughout the exhibit duration to allow guests to learn more about the latest batch of awardees and their works.
As the whole country transitions into more relaxed health and safety protocols, the Cultural Center of the Philippines is proud to announce the return to live performances. And for its initial performance, CCP goes all out with a grand musical feast to be led by the world-renowned Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera on March 11, 2022, Friday at 6pm at the CCP Grounds. It will be held simultaneously live via the Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Office of the President and PPO Facebook page.
The PPO will be performing timeless orchestral classics, Broadway favorites, and Filipino works. This also marks the first live performance of the PPO for 2022. The concert is free and open to the public.
“We are very pleased to once again open the doors of the Cultural Center of the Philippines to our beloved audiences,” says CCP President Arsenio ‘Nick’ Lizaso, “but as we transition into doing live performances, the health and safety of everyone is still our priority so protocols will be strictly observed,” he added.
For updates and more information on PPO Concert at the CCP Grounds, follow the CCP Office of the President, CCP and PPO Facebook Pages. Like our announcement on Facebook.
On-demand delivery platform Lalamove celebrates International Women’s Day in recognition of the hard work and dedication of all women, especially the brand’s very own Pinay partner drivers, who contribute to the strength, growth, and success of the brand, both locally and globally.
Presently, Lalamove has hundreds and thousands of accredited partner drivers nationwide. Four among the thousands of women part of the brand’s wide variety of fleet share their experience and sentiments on the road, and how they are making changes one delivery at a time.
Four years of moving what matters
For Mary Abegail “Abe” Del Rosario, being a Lalamove motorcycle rider for 4 years has been her source of income. Back in 2018, she worked in Dubai as a waitress in a restaurant but was forced to go back to the Philippines after it closed. Her brother encouraged her to join Lalamove to be a partner driver, and she has learned to love the job of being her own boss since then, especially the long rides.
“Lalamove helped me survive the pandemic. Challenging [maging rider] pero kinakaya… Pinakagusto ko ‘yung long rides – nagro-roadtrip ka na, kumikita ka pa. Important ang tiyaga at pasensya dahil wala namang madaling trabaho, babae man o lalaki, sa biyahe man o sa pakikipag-usap sa customers (It is challenging to be a rider but I manage… My favorite [part] would be the long rides – earning while going on roadtrips. Perseverance and patience are important because there’s really no easy job, for both women and men, be it during deliveries or when dealing with customers),” Abe shares.
Balancing time for work and the family is possible with Lalamove
Further proving that women are unstoppable, Nora Ong, a solo parent of 6 kids and currently a 4-Wheel partner driver, shares her experience on the road after being encouraged by fellow drivers to give Lalamove a try.
According to Nora, some are surprised – in a good way – to find a woman partner driver picking up or delivering their items. “Babae? Magda-drive? ‘Di lang naman ‘to panlalaki. Kinaya ko, at may time ako sa pamilya ko dahil hawak ko ang oras ko dito sa Lalamove. Para sa mga babaeng gustong maging Lalamove driver, walang trabahong madali kaya kung anong hilig mo, gawin mo. Kung gusto mong kumita, pwede dito (Some are surprised and happy to discover that the delivery person is a woman. A woman? Driving? This isn’t just for guys. I was able to do it, and I still have time for my family because I manage my hours here in Lalamove. For the ladies who want to be a Lalamove driver, there’s no easy job so do what you’re interested in. If you want to earn, you can do it here),” shared the 46-year-old driver.
Newbies are welcome in a supportive community
Being a newbie delivery rider is not as challenging with a supportive community of riders, according to Bernadette “Drei” De Jesus. Working in Lalamove for less than a month, she enjoys the long rides and is still getting the hang of things. Before joining the on-demand delivery company, Drei worked as a service crew in a fast-food chain. She was laid off due to the pandemic, but the good news is she now serves as a Lalamove motorcycle rider.
“Tinuruan nila ako sa process, kung paano magtake ng orders kung anong gagawin sa iba-ibang mga sitwasyon. Bilang isa sa mga pinakabatang Lalamove riders, naninibago pa ako pero salamat sa mga kapwa ko riders na talagang matulungin (They taught me about the process, like how to take orders and what to do in different situations. As one of the youngest Lalamove riders, I’m still getting used to it [the job], but thanks to my fellow riders for being very helpful),” Drei said.
From MSME to being a Partner Driver
Lieza Ilagono, a Lalamove motorcycle partner driver in Cebu, remarks on a similar experience. From handling a food business, she decided to join Lalamove and is now also planning to register her Sedan. Long-distance deliveries are her favorites because of the road trip and the bonus of higher earnings.
“Hanga sa akin ‘yung mga customers bilang babae. Iba rin talaga ang nagagawa ng pagiging approachable o accommodating na attitude. Challenging man ang pagbubuhat ng mabibigat na packages minsan, pero para hindi madismaya ang customers, tinatawagan ko sila at sinsigurado kong kaya kong i-deliver ‘yung package. Nakakapagod, pero ganoon din naman ang lahat ng trabaho, pero good experience naman dito (The customers are awed when they find out I’m a woman. It also pays off to be approachable and accommodating. Carrying heavy packages can be challenging, so to not disappoint customers, I call them first to ensure that I can deliver their package. It is tiring, as with all other kinds of jobs, but it’s a good experience),” shares Lieza.
To hear stories straight from Lalamove’s Pinay riders is living proof of the brand’s commitment to providing partner drivers continued support and opportunities amidst any situation in any way possible, shares Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Dannah Majarocon.
“Empowering our partner drivers – both women and men – has always been our utmost priority. For five years, our battle-cry to move what matters rings true, and it’s all thanks to our dedicated riders,” she said.
Together with the rest of the world, Lalamove hails the heroic Filipina partner drivers who continue to break barriers, especially in the logistics industry that is known to be male-dominated.
Starting March 9 to April 27, 7-Eleven will hold 7-Election 2022, its unofficial and unscientific yet fun and creative mock poll. Now on its third run, 7-Election gives everyone, regardless of voting age, the freedom and opportunity to cast as many votes as they want by choosing the cup of their presidential bet.
There is so much going on in the country, especially with the upcoming presidential elections just months away. The toxic conversations, the spread of false information, and the rise of ‘cancel culture’ can be so overwhelming. So if you need a break from it all, 7-Eleven is here to bring convenience — and provide a safe space to #SpeakCUP and be heard!
Cast your cups and cheers! Available in City Cafe and GULP cups which start at P39 and P35 respectively.
The 2022 edition is also made better with City Cafe joining the campaign together with GULP. Now with more beverage options, the public can have fun, keep cool, and stay woke while participating in political conversations!
7-Election offers a fun way to vote because at 7-Eleven, walang basagan ng drink! There are six available cups, each representing a presidentiable namely: Ping Lacson, Bongbong Marcos, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, and Leni Robredo, and one undecided cup for those who have yet to make a decision.
Despite being an unofficial and unscientific way to vote, the 7-Election campaign has correctly predicted the winners of the presidential elections since it began in 2010.
These specially-designed 22oz GULP and 12oz City Cafe cups, each with a unique barcode, will be available in over 3,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 9 to April 27.
Customers can participate in this fun mock poll by availing a GULP or City Cafe drink from over 3,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide, starting at P35 for Gulp and P39 for City Café. One scanned cup equates to one vote. Votes are tallied daily and are reflected on the 7-Eleven microsite, www.7-election.com.ph. Customers can visit and view their specific 7-Eleven store’s leaderboard tally, which is updated every Friday.
It’s only during 7-Election that registered and unregistered, of-age and underage customers alike can vote for their presidential bet more than once, and even change their mind midway.
While the campaign gives people a fun break from all the seriousness, 7-Election aims to promote voter awareness, encourage responsible voting, and ultimately, give the public a chance to be heard while engaging in healthy conversations with fellow Filipinos.
If you’re looking to do a trial run of the upcoming 2022 presidential elections, 7-Eleven is the place to be. Head over to the nearest 7-Eleven store to #SpeakCUP and cast your vote!
This March, Taco Bell is about to prove that all good things really do come in pairs with a one-day promo that will surely get the most hardcore of taco lovers and foodies in general all hyped up!
Mark your calendars because the iconic taco brand is launching its first-ever Taco Tuesday promo featuring the all-time classic Crunchy Beef Taco! Enjoy not one but TWO Crunchy Beef Tacos for the price of one with Taco Bell’s buy-one, get-one promo, available this coming March 15 only!
Indulge in an irresistible interplay of flavor and texture with perfectly seasoned Mexican-style ground beef, topped with shredded fresh lettuce for added crispness, and finished with a generous sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese for a bolder overall flavor, all encased in Taco Bell’s signature crunchy corn taco shell.
Taco Bell’s Crunchy Beef Taco starts at P89. By availing of the one-day promo, you’ll be able to not only enjoy more of this favorite Taco Bell offering, but also P89 worth of savings! It’s a deal you surely won’t want to miss!
Taco Bell’s one-day Crunchy Beef Taco buy-one, get-one promo is available for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Visit your nearest store or call the 8911-1111 hotline to have this and your other Taco Bell favorites hot and fresh, delivered straight to your doorstep!
You can also avail of the promo when you order for delivery through Taco Bell’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, Pickaroo!
Don’t miss out on the latest updates, offers, and deals from Taco Bell by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
ASICS Philippines ushers in the month with an invitation to all runners to get back into the groove, and commit to go the distance once again during the inaugural Asics Rock ’n’ Roll® Running Series Manila on June 19, 2022. Registration opens today for all races distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon!
ASICS helps bring the iconic running series to the City of Manila. The first in Southeast Asian region, it will highlight unique race routes that will make runners experience the culture and beauty of the nation’s capital, all while being entertained and pumped up by live music and entertainment along the way. All in true Rock ’n’ Roll® Running Series fashion that runners worldwide have grown to love!
But just like any other race, ASICS also recognizes the need for optimum performance during the pre, during, and post run sessions – more so during training. With over 50 years of experience in supporting athletes be at their best with the right technology, ASICS Philippines invites the local runners’ commitment to getting back to races by offering FREE REGISTRATION to their race distance of choice, with minimum spend of P6,000 on regular priced running footwear.
Promo is valid in ASICS Bonifacio Highstreet, ASICS Alabang Town Center, ASICS SM Megamall, ASICS SM Fairview, ASICS SM North Edsa, ASICS SM Abreeza, ASICS SM Mall of Asia, ASICS Ayala Malls Manila Bay and ASICS.COM
So gear up, get back to the grind, and bring back that love for running with ASICS!
For registration to the 1st ASICS Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila, and more information about the race, visit www.runrocknroll.com/manila.
Vans, the original action-sports brand and icon of creative expression, is proud to announce the launch of the “Divine Energy” Collection, in celebration of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Regardless of age or gender identity, Vans believes there are a multitude of ways to empower, support, and celebrate women around the world on this important day and throughout the year.
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The Vans International Women’s Day Collection was inspired with that spirit in mind, showing the inclusion of all those who identify as women through the varying use of neutral colors and patchwork details to represent multiple communities joining as one. Key footwear styles include the Old Skool™ Divine Energy and the Classic Slip-On featuring a combination of earth-tone solids, florals and Vans’ signature Checkerboard print.
The International Women’s Day Hoodie and matching sweatpants both have an oversized, relaxed fit and a cloud-wash screen-print graphic on the front and back. The whole look is completed by the International Women’s Day Ticker Sock––an allover-print fashion crew sock.
Whether a dreamer, a partner, a friend, or an advocate, all women and allies around the world are celebrated and welcomed to be “Off The Wall.” To reiterate that sentiment, men’s long and short-sleeve tees feature supportive messages that help express allyship. For footwear, the Divine Energy SK8-Hi® boasts a leather upper with left heel counter messaging “We all come from a ♀.” Finishing details include top eyelets that speak to the overall message of inclusion with both a non-binary and female symbol, and a foxing pattern with the words “teammate, lover, partner, friend, child, advocate.”
Vans’ purpose is to enable creative expression no matter gender, race, or class and we’re excited to bring attention to causes that affect women and to help unify all people with uplifting messages that celebrate the power and spirit of women around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, 2.5% of every sale of this product between February 21 and August 1, 2022 will be donated to organizations that uplift and empower women of all ages via the Tides Foundation, up to a maximum of $200,000. To learn more about these organizations, please visit Vans.com.
The Vans International Women’s Day “Divine Energy” Collection will be available in these select Vans Stores: Vans Glorietta 3 Vans Greenbelt 3 Vans Market Market Vans Ermita Vans Marquee Vans Galleria Vans Gateway Vans Megamall Vans Robinsons Magnolia Vans UP Town Center Vans Fairview Vans Fairview Terraces Vans Trinoma Vans North EDSA Vans Antipolo Vans EVIA Vans ATC Vans Festival Vans Solenad Nuvali Vans Sta. Lucia Vans Ayala Cebu For more information, please visit @vansphilippines on Instagram.
ICYMI: Celebrity chefs, Ninong Ry and Panlasang Pinoy’s Vanjo Merano released separate videos over the weekend in what appeared to be a throwdown-slash-collaboration between the two. Both personalities appeared in each other’s videos and showed viewers their own take on cooking the oh-so-controversial tinolang manok.
Anyone who’s seen either of the videos surely know by now that the reason the two chefs got together is because of an ongoing Twitter debate between lovers and haters of the traditional Filipino comfort food. The said debate—which many refer to as Tinola Slander—started in March last year but continues to persist today. Last week, famous meme accounts, FTTM and Kabulastugan, posted a screenshot of a tweet about it on Facebook. In less than 24 hours, the said posts had already had more than 20,000 and 1,000 reactions respectively and have been shared at least 3,000 times.
It was these posts that apparently drove the attention of Ninong Ry, Vanjo, and even global food brand, Knorr, to the Tinola Slander debate. Netizens were quick to tag the three on it, asking them to show haters how to properly cook tinola. Needless to say, they were happy to oblige and just a couple of days later, the videos are now up, further proving that the power of social media—even a seemingly petty discussion about the culinary value of tinola—can get people to take action. In the case of the two chefs, it gave them a good reason to collaborate.
Ninong Ry’s Fusion Tinola:
Panlasang Pinoy’s Classic Tinola:
In Panlasang Pinoy’s video, he teaches how to make fool-proof traditional tinola. In the said video, he emphasized the importance of following small steps like making sure to properly sauté your aromatics and cook your chicken for a long time in low heat for maximum flavor. Meanwhile, Ninong Ry shows three different variations of the said dish: Tinola Risotto, Hainanese-Inspired Tinola, and a leveled-up version of the classic recipe. In all the recipes they prepared, both Ninong Ry and Vanjo emphasized the importance of using fresh ingredients and Knorr Chicken Cubes to ensure a truly hearty and meaty tinola. Knorr Cubes is a trusted kitchen aid that has been helping generations of moms feed their families with delicious and nutritious meals. It’s also well-loved by professionals for its ability to meati-fy any dish to make it more flavorful.
For years, Knorr has made nutritious meals more delicious for Filipino families. Today, select Knorr products have added essential vitamins and minerals to make your favorite dishes even more Nutri-Sarap. Join us on our mission for a healthier future for every Filipino by using Knorr in your everyday dishes. For more information, visit https://www.knorr.com/ph/nutri-sarap.html
