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V-Day Traffic Woes: How to Survive the Road on Heart’s Day

Manila is the second most traffic-congested city in the world, according to the TomTom 2019 Traffic Index. This does not come as a surprise to motorists and commuters who battle the capital’s major thoroughfares on a daily basis as the same report revealed that a motorist in Metro Manila spends an average of 257 hours or 10 days and 17 hours stuck in traffic.

The traffic situation significantly worsens during seasonal celebrations, especially those that fall on a “payday Friday.” Such is the case of this year’s Valentine’s Day. With Heart’s Day fast approaching, MAXXIS Tires offers a few tips on how to survive the heavy traffic:

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Just a Year in the Making: realme is PH’s Top 4 Smartphone Brand in Q4 2019

After just a year of operations, realme Philippines climbs to the fourth spot of the country’s top smartphone brands in Q4 2019, according to leading global market analyst firm Canalys. realme Philippines grew its year-on-year sell-in shipment by a staggering 709 percent, the fastest of any smartphone brand, and accounting for 9 percent of the country’s total unit sales. The same global study showed that the Philippines witnessed 28 percent growth in total smartphone shipments in the same quarter.

In 2019, realme Philippines established a strong market presence with the launch of six new devices positioned strategically across different price segments. A clear understanding of the market’s demand for real value enabled the brand to achieve record-breaking sales in both its online and offline channels and at the same time win critical accolades.

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Cupid Flies South to Commercenter Alabang this Valentine’s Day

Cupid isn’t alone in purveying love this Valentine’s Day as Commercenter Alabang introduces its wide array of date options that will be sure to spark romance between you and your special someone. From gastronomic adventures to pampering escapades, the southern lifestyle hub has all you need for the ultimate kilig experience.

Step up your game from roses and chocolates to an entire bucket list of duo must-dos. Here are some ideas on how to make the most out of Valentine’s Day at Commercenter Alabang:

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SCG Partners with Builk One Group, Digitalizes Construction Business Management to Boost Leadership in ASEAN Construction Industry

SCG, a leader in building materials innovation and one of the leading business conglomerates in the ASEAN region, recently joined forces with Builk One Group to increase efficiency and minimize risks for small-scale contractors through a digital platform accessible to construction businesses. The partnership has a shared goal of increasing work efficiency and bringing about sustainable growth for the industry toward revolutionizing the ASEAN construction industry.

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Chevron Donates to Red Cross for Taal victims

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, reached out to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to help provide relief to those affected by the Taal Volcano unrest.

CPI Corporate Affairs Manager Atty. Raissa Bautista handed over a check amounting to Php250,000 to PRC Secretary-General Elizabeth Zavalla at the PRC Headquarters in Mandaluyong City last January 24.

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The Future of Fintech in the Philippines Explored at VIP Event

The growing role that fintech is playing within the Philippines’ financial services industry and across the broader economy as the government’s digital transformation drive gathers momentum was high on the agenda at a VIP event organized jointly by the global research and advisory firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) and its legal partner, Villaraza & Angangco (V&A) Law.

Titled “The Financial Paradigm Shift: Fintech and the Future of Philippine Monetary Policy,” the closed-door gathering on January 28 at the Rainmakers Lounge, V&A Law Center, brought together high-profile representatives from a cross-section of the business community to discuss the pace at which fintech is being adopted nationally against a backdrop of robust economic growth.

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