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In my home Davao City, Philippines, seeing customers pull cash from their wallets is increasingly rare. In fact, most of my friends and acquaintances are using CASHLESS TRANSACTION in paying their bills, but not all, some have an app for paying online but don't know what to do with it.

Fund transfers are an integral part of the Philippine financial ecosystem. It's widely used for sending money for personal purposes such as for family needs, bills payments, or even paying online services.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF GCASH

Traditionally, lining up making a bank transactions in paying bills or to deposit and exchange notes, we have to visit our banks to do all of that and waiting for our queues in the bank is very hassle and time consuming.

Queue waiting moment is tiring. And I agree to that!

Mr. Joseph Albert Lim

VP - Financial Institutions and Strategy

Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.)

As our country is moving towards a CASHLESS ENVIRONMENT, the nation's leading mobile money service GCash have fully rolled out its fund transfers service, allowing customers to transfer funds from their GCash App to any of the over 30 banks supported nationwide.

Fund Transfer times have been virtually reduced to zero and paper wastes eliminated, as it will take less than 3 minutes to complete a transfer transactions digitally.

Mr. Ney Villasenor
VP & Group Head Corporate Communications Group

CONVENIENCE

Philippine fund transfer services are notorious of having exorbitant fees and antiquated paper processes, the former of which depends on a certain percentage of the money you're transferring or a fixed fee, with a turnaround time depending on the volume of people per bank or money transfer service branch.

But what I like about the GCash is that we will no longer to carry wads of cash, plastic cards, or even queue up for ATM withdrawals. It's also safer and easier to spending option especially to travellers. All you need is a smartphone, funds in GCash account, and bank details of the account you are transferring funds to.

TRACKING

All transactions are recorded, once inputted, they can sit and relaxed and wait for the confirmation message arrives on their device.

Much easier to track down all your bank transaction movements.

LOWER RISK

If your smartphone is stolen, it's easy to block GCash App remotely. Call or Visit Official FB PAGE @GCashCare immediately. Besides all of your records with GCash App are all secured, it can be extremely difficult to copy and use it without your identity, making it a very safe option.

Go GCash. Get Rebates and More Vouchers!

Just download the GCash App for FREE from the App Store or from the Google Play and sign up for an account and be VERIFIED to get more benefits. Or you can look for @gcashofficial on Messenger and sign up.

This app is also open to use for all networks, be it GLOBE, SMART, SUN, Talk N' Text or TM.

To fund GCash account, a user can visit over 16,000 GCash partner outlets nationwide, like 7-Eleven, SM Business Centers, Robinsons Business Centers, Puregold branches, and Villarica Pawnshop branches and tell the cashier to cash-in to their GCash account.

***In my case, I fund my GCash account at Abreeza 2nd floor using their GCash Kiosk.

SEND MONEY to 30+ BANKS FOR FREE!!!

Who doesn't love cars? Well, I love cars. That doesn't mean I know how to drive a car or that I can talk to you about automotive thingy or that I can help you fix your car with fashion and styles - though I love the damn thing!

This love is more on the appreciation beyond the marvel of car engineers and car modern technologies, as a person who digs more and wanted to understand automotive industry that appeal in the slightest form, so in behalf of the fans out there who also has this controlled explosions of wheels and had a baffling affection, and maybe to shed some lights on what I am talking about I'll take you to a store that will give us something special this 2019.

THE LAUNCHING OF THE ALL-NEW HYUNDAI ACCENT

Davao Digital Influencers were invited to attend last January 30, 2019 at Hyundai Davao Showroom for the launching of the all-new Hyundai Accent 2019.

Team DDI with Hyundai General Manager Mr. Rex Andre Cano
Photo credit to Wacky Masbad

Big on style and performance. From the outside, the Accent immediately clues you in on the uncompromising work that Hyundai has done to build this stunning sedan.

Boasting of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design, the Accent is a head-turner with well-defined lines and seamlessly sculpted contours that make for a sensuously sporty style. Built with 50% Advance High-Strength Steel proprietary to Hyundai's automotive technology.

In terms of performance, the fifth generation Accent continues Hyundai's legacy as class-leading sedan with its 1.6-liter CRDi diesel engine. The Accent effortlessly delivers capable power at 128ps at 4,000 rpm and torque at 26.5kg-m at 1,500-3,000 rpm.

3.8 LCD Display Radio + RDS

Body structure. Once your step inside the Accent, you are immediately welcomed by a more comfortable and roomier cabin, complete with ergonomic seats and relaxing driver space where Motor Driven Power Steering, controls and vehicles information are conveniently positioned for easier operations. The Accent also comes equipped with dual front airbags for more reassuring ride.

Spacious Trunk. A compact sedan that offers surprising storage space.

To all car aficionados, what are you waiting for turn-on your power and style with your everyday driving life with the all-new Hyundai Accent, with one exceptional package, suggested retail price starting at PHp750K.

Visit www.hyundai.ph or FB Page @HyundaiPH. Or visit your nearest Hyundai dealership to learn more about the all-new Hyundai Accent.

Life was good in 2018: I had a successful career, got a solid relationship with my family and relatives, good health and sound finances. Reflecting on all that I've done, all that I've learnt and all that I've grateful for is to say a proper goodbye to 2018.

To recognize and acknowledge all that you've been through, all you've done and all that you're grateful for the past months: the pain, the love, the lessons, the achievements, the people and the memories that marked this year and made it distinct - that stand out in the last 12 months.

Now, it's time to take a moment, need to step back and reflect on the year I've just lived.

Let's start with my HAPPIEST MEMORIES.

My third visit to Mati City, Davao Oriental together with my #TeamDDI (Davao Digital Influencers Bloggers/Vloggers) as Visit Davao Summer Festival launches Summer Fun in Dahican 2018. Still part of VDSF event #longest #widest summer festival, we made a Day Tour trip at Lubi Plantation, Flanax Samal Marathon, covering the 1st Aquathlon at ComVal and the Hataw Dabaw Street Dance and Openstyle Competition.
Davao Digital Influencers Inc. Second Year Anniversary.
Assumption College of Davao Alumni Homecoming, my batch is the host batch!

I still have a lots of happiest memories in 2018, but this are my Top Choices!

THE CHALLENGES I'VE OVERCOME

I honestly agree, that life satisfaction falls in our 20s and 30s, then hits a trough in our 40s. It's like a midlife crisis for me, a self-eating spiral of discontent. It's not because there's something wrong with my life, or my mind or my mental health, or my marriage. For me, it's a natural transition, simply due to the passing of time that not everyone experience a sunnier outlook within the early 40s.

I remember myself at 20, I had so many accomplishment and thinking by middle age believing that I will make great profit in the future. I may say I have surpass depression after my failed marriage, living with my parents with my two tweens. Two years without proper financial income, stressed and overworked in my early 40s, these experiences made me rethink and reflect that LIFE should be appreciated everyday!

BIGGEST LESSON I'VE LEARNT

I am still fortunate. I have a good health (Praise God!) and now I'm in my early 40s, which is very difficult because I noticed this strange feeling of restlessness and discontent but I came out strong and dependent woman for 18 years, I met one goal after another with more success than I'd ever expected. And that gave me a great feeling of satisfaction with my life.

Though sometimes I began to think there must be something wrong with me. I began to think negatively about my personality in some way and that of course compounded the problem. These feelings of discontent and restlessness and even sometimes I think I am not worth it! I'd almost wasted my 2018 life thinking of it.

As we grow older, our values change. It is also helpful to stop comparing our self to others. But if all that makes no difference, give it time!

As it comes to an end, we need to create a vision and a plan to help us to thrive and create a life you love in the year to come. Get ready to say THANK YOU 2018 and get ready to MAKE 2019 a year to remember!

Assumption College of Davao formerly Assumption School of Davao (ASD) held its 2018 Grand Annual Alumni Homecoming dubbed as "Assumptionista: Rock N' LOL (Live Our Legacy)". The reunion was held at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City, last December 7, 2018.

Hosted by the Silver Jubilarian Batch 93 together with the Honoree Batch - the Golden Jubilarian Batch 1968.

The homecoming was attended by graduates from 1961 until 2017, former and present administrators and teachers, and the Missionaries of the Assumption.

The Pre-program starts with a dinner with live musical entertainment from ACD Batch 1996 Band, JR Solis song rendition (ACD Grade 6 Kapayapaan) and SPMC Chorale. Followed by a moment of silence for departed alumni, remembering those classmates who are no longer with us.

One of the highlights of the program is the singing of the school hymn - ONWARD, ONWARD ASSUMPTION, which make the event more festive and alive. The alumni attendees are very happy to sing the Assumption Hymn again.

Included in the highlights of the event was the ACD Batch 93 Production Number with the ALTA DANCE ENSEMBLE together with the first runner-up of Asia's Got Talent season 2 DMX Comvaleñoz.

An opening speech was given by Sr. Marietta B. Banayo, m.a, President Assumption College of Davao.

"Let us celebrate this year with Joy and Gratitude. Because in the midst of chaotic world we are in now, there is a God who walks with us and guiding us. And as a true Assumptionista we must continue to follow the mission and vision of our school." ~ Sr. Banayo

TRIBUTE TO GOLDEN JUBILARIANS

Tokens for Batch 68 given by Ms. Luz Panes in lieu of Mrs. Iris Melliza

After the AVP of Batch 68 a token were given to each of them by Batch '93 which includes Eco Bags, Bar Pin with their faces and a gold mug.

Speech by Emma Ysonza-Venzon
President Batch 1968

In the same event, the 2018 ACD Batch 93 honored them as the shining examples of "Rock N' LOL (Live Our Legacy)" for having best exemplified the Alma Mater's ideals of services, excellence and leadership - with their outstanding accomplishments and services rendered to their communities which have brought glory upon glory to our alma mater, living ahead --- Onward, onward Assumption!

MORE HIGHLIGHTS

Turnover of PHp100,000 for LUMAD TEACHERS of Toruyan and Kibalatong

Turnover of a portrait of Our Lady of the Assumption made by Marie Carmelle Quemada of Batch 93 to Dr. Susan Abrina-Rubiato, ACD Alumni Association President from Batch 82

Ms. Judith Alorro Aretaño, the President of ACD Batch 93 turned over the Key of Responsibility to Ms.Aileen Cabatingan Adora, the head of ACD Batch '94 and host of next year's Alumni Homecoming

The event was hosted by ACD BATCH 93 very own Crissa Marie Nacionales and ABS-CBN Kapamilya Mas Winner Ka Game Master, Dr. Rovic Ire Cuasito.

The homecoming was headline by Carlos Agassi, he was part of a male group "The Hunks". The alumni were all thrilled and delighted when the actor-rapper serenaded and dance with them with his signature sexy moves.

The event was co-presented by Yahagi Motors and sponsored by Jeffrey Ferrando of Fortunetract Agro Sales Inc, Dr. May Joy Lim of McGregor Medical and Wellness, Kathy Du Realty and Cafe Demitasse. Other sponsors include Natasha, Gabriel Cabading, Jun Natividad, Rodito & Judith Aretaño, Dr. Gil & Rose Evora, Zsazsa Punay-Lim, Joanne Caysido-Miller of RJM Financial Services, Eugene & Genelyn Galvez-Linsangan, Arlyn Amorado-Mercado, Aileen Therese Masesar, Sharon Cuaresma-Delos Santos, ASD Batch 92 and Emily Abad.

For benefactors, PLDT, Elsa Dalisay, Arvin Costan, Jasmin Evora, Atty. Leonard Cagatin, Mrs. Evelyn Quinsay, Lyndon Russ Gavile, Sheila Casilao-Abueva, Dr. Julie Rose Castañeda-Arrosas, Roselle Marie Navarce-Padua, Dr. Ma.Rita Anna Retino-Boligao, Agnes Alolod-Wark, Vanina Santander, Catherine Pichon, Iris Dandoy-Lee, Ernie Alterado, Renen Largo, Evelyn Price, Arvi Quizon and Ariel Ibarra.

The gathering is more on a reminiscent night of our school days at the ACD campuses.

PERSONAL THOUGHTS: Rock N' LOL (LIVE OUR LEGACY)

We have all heard so much about legacy. When you think about legacy you feel a lot happier and resolve. The more I think about it the more I understood that while leaving a legacy is important it is not as important as living your legacy. Correct me here, I prefer that people will talk about me in the way I want to be known when I am alive. I think this is more exciting than thinking of what people will say when I'm no longer alive.

To Live Our Legacy is to LOVE OUR LIFE. We have so many options in life that we have to choose the way we want to. When we appreciate life we will manage ourselves better. It's like loving our life and setting a big goals to make the most of the limited time we have here on earth. So we must appreciate LIFE and LOVE life vice versa. In that our LEGACY will have a great impact that something to be appreciated and cherished.

Get EXCITED about your life. Once you love your life, be enthusiastic. Think of the opportunities ahead and experience this world as it is. Make yourself the so-called PROJECT HAPPINESS. A relationship that planted with trust even if we experience the ups and down, in spite of the obstacles each one of us is facing still we need to see beauty that life has to offer.

Your CHARACTER & ATTITUDE towards everything in life play a greater role going forward and onward. Keep looking for a brighter side. The character and attitude will be reflected in the way other people treat you. If you are positive it will attract abundance and joy. And if you are grateful about your life you will experience joy. Why am I linking LEGACY here? Because unless you feel happiness it doesn't matter how much outer success you will have because you will never enjoy it. What I mean here is that, savor the small moments and revere life -BE GRATEFUL!

To LIVE OUR LEGACY is to INSPIRE OTHERS. Be always a good role model, always be a lookout to set great example that will help inspires everyone around you. Inspiring others to achieve also their goals will help you leave a LASTING LEGACY.

There you have it on how you can LIVE OUR LEGACY now. Living your legacy will ensure you leave a lasting legacy.

Here is the SDE (Same Day Edit) Videography made by Michelle Canda Photography.

Thank you so much: El Bonita Events (Organizer), DEEGEE Sounds and Lights DAVAO, Rico Ocalena of TRR Designs Event (Photowall), Fresh Moments Photobooth, Dj Ryan Rodriguez (Spinner and VO), Counselor Al Ryan Alejandre for the extra Lights, SMX Convention Center (Venue), Michelle Canda Photography and Videography.

And to my Batch 93 --- A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US!!!!

ONWARD, ONWARD ASSUMPTION!!!

Why the battle against head lice just got very serious - that nits and lice don't just infest our children and getting rid of "itchy and scratchy" can be a hard work for us parents. Now a whole new industry is growing to offer a solution to this itchy problem.

LICEALIZ is a head lice treatment shampoo with conditioning formula. An active ingredient found in it is PYRETHRIN which kills lice and nits fast. Licealiz is a product of LAMOIYAN CORPORATION, a non-toxic and is safe to use regularly to keep lice from coming back. It comes in 60ml plastic bottles - LICEALIZ Regular and LICEALIZ SOOTHING COOLNESS with flip top cover for only PHp71.75 and also available in 10ml sachet for only PHp12.75.

I'm sorry. There's no better way to describe that pretty itchy, head lice that warm on our children's Planet Scalp, sifting wisps with their antennae and as Dra. Lumira M. Lagapa describe it during the Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 3 at Don Juan Dela Cruz Central Elemenatry School, Toril, Davao City, that creepily put it as the "taking of blood as meal" of the two beasts on our children's hair. Some are a slow, creeping thaw on head. Others, a fleeting tweak.

Dra. Lumira M. Lagapa MD
District Health Office, Toril District, Davao City

According to a study conducted by the Department of Education and the University of the Philippines, head lice infestation is still considered as the second most common health problem in the Philippines public schools next to tooth decay. While it may not be a fatal condition, attention must still be given to this persistent condition which commonly found in school. But lice can also move from adult to adult. You might have hugged a colleague who has caught them from his/her children. They can ping from the static of a comb or maybe you tried on a hat and a louse moved into its new home.

Before the late 90's, life was simpler but no good solution to the louse problem. I remember when I was young and all of my cousins are infected with lice (well except me because my mother always take good care of my hair - Special thanks to my Mama for that!), my aunt slather mayonnaise on to the infested head of my two cousins; olive oil, coconut oil, vinegar. Sometimes gas that beep upon execution, or use suyod to suck out the worst. They also tried to apply heated straighteners, like hair ironing, then stow bedding in the freezer to kill any off-head survivors. Some use dimethicone treatments (which is not safe especially to children). Others try everything and curse at end.

Head lice have been around as long as humans, they have been picked, preserved, and pried from the teeth of a comb. But how can we prevent and stop them from coming back?

Use Licealiz for twice a week for two weeks to treat. Once a week for two weeks to prevent.
Avoid borrowing hair comb, hat, face towel and hair accessories.
Every week, have a hair check.

Head lice is often overlooked or disregarded despite its many negative impacts, but this problem can be solved with correct information and appropriate control methods. LICEALIZ Head Lice Treatment Shampoo is an effective solution to eliminate and prevent head lice.

To know more about Kilusang Kontra Kuto led by Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz, visit LICEALIZ

The Assumption School of Davao (ASD) Batch 1993 will be hosting this year's Grand Homecoming to be held on the 7th of December at the SMX Convention Center.

This year's celebration is extra special as it also marks the Assumption's 60th founding anniversary. This year's theme, "ROCK N' LOL" (Live Our Legacy) was carefully thought of to recognize the school's journey as well as that of all alumni through the years. A rock, another term coined for diamonds, recognizes the school's 60 years since it was founded.

Photo credit: ACD Page

As ASD alumni, the batch would like to encourage and inspire every Assumptionist to assimilate the values learned during the school years and give these back to the community, to make a positive difference, hence the incorporation of "LIVE OUR LEGACY" in this year's theme.

To make this year's homecoming even more meaningful, the batch, headed by this year's President, Judith Alorro Aretaño, is launching the "Support our Lumad Teachers" program. This is part of the batch's commitment to give back to the community and to support our dedicated Lumad teachers with what little we can give so they can continue with their mission to bring education to our Lumad children in Paquibato and Marilog districts.

This year's celebration is anticipated to be a night of fun and spontaneity, tapping on local talents, so you can expect not just singing and dancing but also a showcase of other unique talents.

WINNING GROUP will received PHp10,000
and NON-WINNING GROUP will received a consolation prize of PHp2,000

Another highlight this year is a dance competition aimed at bringing all batches together. So a challenge is being issued to dance enthusiasts out there -- form groups now and represent your batch with pride. Be quick as only the first 8 groups to register will have a chance to bag a prize and be declared the kings and queens of the dance floor! Please visit ACDat60 on Facebook or drop by the ACD Alumni Office and look for Ma'am Fe Palma for more details.

Will barely three months to go till the big day, the activities of the different committees have ramped up with everyone beaming with excitement and anticipation. The Program Committee, headed by this year's Secretary, Jasmine Monteposo Balbes, is already in full swing and will remain so leading to the event. The other officers and committee heads are also out and about ensuring minuscule details are taken on board and attended to. It is indeed a busy time not just for the officers but more so for the rest of the batchmates who have made their contributions in different shapes and forms. The batch is grateful to this year's honoree batch, Batch 1968, headed by their President, Emma Isonza Venzon, for their unwavering support and invaluable inputs.

ASD Batch 1968 (Honoree Batch) with ASD Batch 93 President, Judith Alorro-Aretaño

With so much hard work and commitment put into this year's homecoming, it is with great pride that Batch 1993 invites all Assumptionsts to attend this gathering.

Let's be one! Let's celebrate our school's journey, and together, let's live a lasting legacy.

We look forward to seeing you on the 7th December at the SMX Convention Center. Doors open at 5PM, and program starts at 7pm.

ONWARD, ONWARD ASSUMPTION!

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PRESS RELEASE

Assumption Batch'93

Catherine Pichon

A cooking demonstration facilitator should be someone with cooking experience or knowledge. An expert from a community block or it could be a representative from a marketing board or grocery store. Someone who is certified food handler (especially if they are going to provide taste samples) and ensure that Safe Food Handling Principles are used.

My privilege to be invited to the French Baker and Tefal Small Domestic Appliances "EASY FOOD TREATS" with Chef Johnlu Koa at SM Davao Annex Event Center yesterday, October 12.

And to meet the man behind Lartizan( an upscale boulangerie), Qwikbread, The French Baker Salon de Thè, and Chatime - Mister Chef Baker himself - Johnlu Koa.

One of his biggest and successful ventures was The French Baker, he believes in giving Filipinos a wider variety of French-inspired bread, pastry, pasta and other dishes. Some of its goodies are Tortilla wraps, half loaf, Asian baguette, whole wheat half loaf, low sugar crumbs and French sourdough croutons.

I really have fun during the cooking demo. We are taught on how to whip up easy and have a sumptuous treat after, using the trusted appliances from TEFAL - the plancha compact, chopper, sandwich maker, food processor and bread toaster.

The event was done just in time for the WORLD BREAD DAY on October 16.

The French Baker, together with Tefal Small Domestic Appliances, wanted to teach and give proper information on how to make a great food without breaking the bank or spending too much time in the kitchen.

And what make this event more fun, is the inter-active cooking demo of French Baker founder, Chef Baker Johnlu Koa with lucky members from the audience, to make sure people get a hands-on experience on how to make an enticing meals.

Some of his recipes includes Salami Toasties and Tortilla Chips with Tzatsiki, Hummus & Salsa. Chef Koa also prepared Bahn Mi, Chicken Lollipop with Chipotle Mayo, Mozarella Sticks, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich and Salad in Citrus Vinaigrette. He also shared tips on how to make a perfect Crackling Pork with Lechon Sauce. (Photos and recipes soon be posted at Davao Foodie Online site)

The French Baker become one of the most formidable pillars in the country's food industry with over 60 branches nationwide. With branches at SM located in SM City Davao and SM Lanang Fountain Court and Atrium.

Tefal Small Appliances can be purchased at SM Appliance Center and SM Department Store.

As what Chef Koa and Tefal would like to imply, they want to deliver GOOD Food for GOOD People!

VP - Financial Institutions and Strategy

Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.)

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