SPORTS | Philippines bags its first gold medals in 30th SEA Games

Image Courtesy: PHISGOC

Philippines took home its first gold medals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games with athletes John Rambo Chicano, Kim Mangrobang, and Agatha Wong winning in the men's triathlon, women's triathlon, and Wushu women's taijiquan events respectively.

Rambo Chicano took the top spot in  men's triathlon after reaching 00:21:19 (swimming), 01:00:07 (biking), and 00:31:04 in running. For the women's category, triathlete Kim Mangrobang also clinched the top spot.

Image Courtesy: Russel Palma (The STAR)

In an attempt to defend her title in Wushu women event held at the World Trade Center, Agatho Wong succeeded after beating the rest of her competitors with a final round score of 9.67.

At the dancesport competition,  duo Sean Aranar and Nana Manalo won a gold each for Tango, Viennese Walts and Five dance categories. Meanwhile, duo Mark Jason Gayo and Mary Joy Reigen won golds for Foxtrot and Standard Waltz. This brings the current tally of gold medals won by Philippines to 8.

Other athletes who won medals are listed below:

• Andrew Remolino - silver, men's triathlon
• Kim Kilgroe - silver, women's triathlon

The 30th SEA Games will be played by 11 competing Southeast Asian neighbors until December 11.

Sources: Philstar Global, Inquirer

VIRAL | Manila mayor Isko Moreno receives award from Harvard grads

It looks like Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is on a roll during his first few months of service as the highest public servant in the capital. 

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The Harvard Business School - Owner President Management Club of the Philippines named Mayor Isko, who was also invited as guest speaker, as the  “Gamechanger in Politics” during a socials event that was held for its members in Ascott, Bonifacio Global City last November 28.

Mayor Isko opened up about how Harvard changed is life. Yes, you are reading that right. He is a Harvard graduate. In 2012, when he was still Vice Mayor, Isko got accepted to take a short executive program, Leadership in Crisis, at the John F. Kennedy School in Harvard.

Founded in 2015, the HBS/OPM is a club composed of graduates from Harvard Business School that aims to bring together OPM graduates to "inspire one another and to make a positive difference in the world.”

Article Source: PhilStar Global

SHOPPING | SMX Shoes and Bags Sale

SM is at it again. The SMX Shoes and Bags Sale is now here! Enjoy up to 50% off on your favorite shoes, bags and luggage brands!

When: June 28- July 1, 2018

Where: SMX Convention Center Manila

Go to SMX Convention Center Hall 3 from June 28 – July 1, 2018!

Participating brands include:

Merrell • Barbie • Chicco • Converse • Vans • Pony • Skechers • Reebok • Saucony • Brooks • Fila • World Balance • Rockport • Hush Puppies • Sebago • Sperry • Keds • Havaianas • Elle • Fisher Price • Samasonite • American Tourister • High Sierra • Targus •

LIST | Independence Day Promos and Sales You Wouldn't Want to Miss

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the day our nation became independent and since it's a holiday, why not go check out some awesome deals in these Independence Day sales!

1. Enchanted Kingdom Freedom Promo

In celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day, Enchanted Kingdom is slashing off P120 on Regular Day Passes from June 9 to July 1, 2018.

Weekday rate P680

Weekend rate P780

Promo can be availed of when you buy your tickets at the front gate ticket booths, Group Sales Office, and Makati Sales Office within the promo period.

For inquiries, please call them at (632) 584-3535.

2. Star City Kulay Kalayaan Promo

Star City joins the celebration of our Independence Day with their Kulay Kalayaan Promo! Guests wearing a shirt with a dominant color of the Philippine Flag (Red, White, Blue or Yellow, aka Kulay ng Kalayaan) on June 12, 2018 will get 50% OFF (P245 only!) on Ride-All-You-Can tickets.

Additional fees for other attractions will be at regular rate.

All tickets are valid on the day of purchase only.

3.  SM Malls Pinoy SMile Sale

To celebrate the Philippines' 120th Independence, SM is putting SMiles to all Pinoys, with their Pinoy SMile Sale on June 12, 2018! Enjoy up to 70% off on great selections across all SM Malls nationwide!

4. Daiso 5+1 Freedom Sale

Check out Daiso's Freedom SALE! This Independence Day, celebrate freedom with #DaisoJapanPH branch! Get a FREE item each time you purchase any 5 regular-priced items on June 12, 2018. 

Free item must be of equal of lower value.

Promo is not applicable for tissue packs, handsoap 1L, body lotion 1L, dishwashing liquid 1L, fabric conditioners 1.3L, and bundled and markdown items. 

Head over to favorite Daiso stores now!

LIST | #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (June 11, 2018)

(Updated at 5 AM, 06/11/18) 

Due to heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Domeng, classes are suspended on Monday in the following areas/cities:

WITHIN METRO MANILA

All Levels

Caloocan

Las Piñas

Malabon

Mandaluyong

Manila

Marikina

Muntinlupa

Navotas

Parañaque

Pasay

Pasig

Pateros

Quezon City

San Juan

Valenzuela

Preschool to Senior High School

Taguig

OUTSIDE METRO MANILA

All Levels

Bataan

Rizal

Lian in Batangas

Olongapo and Subic in Zambales

Preschool to Senior High School

Abra

Preschool to Grade School Only

Bacoor, Cavite

PROMO | Unlimited Ice Cream at Gelare Every Wednesday Starting on June 11!

Heads up everyone! It's time for unlimited ice cream! The cold will never bother you anyway!

One of your favorite UNLI treats is now BACK! Yes, that is right. Gelare’s offering you their unlimited ice cream for 199 Php only through their stores at Gelare 3/F Uptown Mall (BGC Taguig), and Gelare G/F Solenad 3 (Nuvali)!

Mechanics:
1. For Dine-in customer only. Strictly no sharing.
2. Promo is available every weekdays from 3PM to 5PM only.
3. Promo Period: June 11 to July 11, 2018.
3. Not valid in conjunction with any other promos.

SALE | urbanAthletics Freedom Sale

Celebrate FREEDOM and reward yourself with fresh kicks and threads! Select items online and in-store are up for grabs for as high as 40% OFF.  What are you waiting for?

Visit #urbanAthletics S Maison in Conrad Manila, Greenbelt 3 and UP Town Center or shop now here.