Irwin Allen Rivera
Irwin Allen Rivera loves his wife's cooking so much he's now twice the man he used to be. His English essay won a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature in 2012. His philosophical-horror story appeared in Philippine Speculative Fiction 8 (2013). He was managing editor and lead writer of Sites and Symbols 2 (2005), a coffee-table book about buildings in UP Diliman - his alma mater (BA Philosophy; MA Creative Writing continuing). He worked at the UP Diliman Information Office before shifting to web content writing. His sudden fiction, "Notwithstanding Pigs," initially a Friendster testimonial, appeared in Philippines Graphic (2006) and in Very Short Stories for Harried Readers (2007). He used to write for www.technoodling.net.
BDO Capital awarded Investment House of the Year for the 5th Consecutive Time
Across various product line in the Philippine capital markets, BDO Capital has consistently shown excellence in delivering best-in-class investment banking services.
Why Plan B matters – when breadwinners die, their family suffers
If the breadwinner dies, the household is in trouble. Unless you have a Plan B.
Alpha Southeast Asia awards BDO Securities as Best Retail Broken in the Philippines
At the recently-held 15th Annual Alpha Southeast Asia Best Financial Institution Awards 2021, BDO Securities was awarded Best Retail Broker in the Philippines.
Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz’s kababayans can now enjoy a health center rehabilitated by BDO Foundation
Recently, the BDO Foundation and the City Health Office of Zamboanga finished the rehabilitation of the Mampang Health Center, for the well-being of the town residents
A win in the SEA Games is a win for OFWs – Hidilyn Diaz
Olympic Gold Medalist and now Southeast Asian Games Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz looks up to Filipino OFWs who are determined to overcome struggles in order to provide for their loved ones.
The Xiaomi 12 Series lets you capture beautiful memories at these popular tourist spots
The only travel phone you need to bring to these sought-after travel spots are the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. Here's why.
Savor the sweetness sans the calories – Get up to 50% off on Pure Via Stevia on Shopee
If you want the sweet taste but are worried about sugar, carbs, cholesterol, and transfat, don't be. Pure Via Stevia has you covered.
Five Reasons to Choose Flagship Phones Like the Xiaomi 12 Series
If you work hard or lead a fast-paced lifestyle, you need a flagship phone that keeps up with your needs - speed, all-day stamina, audio-video satisfaction, a design that draws looks, and cameras that bring you results you'll be proud to own and share with...
Goodest Cat Pet Food – Nutritious, Affordable, and Available on Shopee
When you want it nutritious (balanced, with fresh ingredients), affordable (the price won't make you wince), and time-saving (as opposed to self-prepared meals), Goodest Cat is your go-to pet food brand your pets will love. All of its three flavors - Chicken Chomp, Tender Tuna,...
Get into the habit, #UseDebit with Metrobank
Convenient and rewarding, a debit card allows contactless but secured payment methods and at the same time, gives you access to exclusive perks and promos.
Huawei Hosts an Energy Summit — Digital Energy, Powering the Low Carbon Era
During the summit, customers and partners discussed best practices in using new technologies to transition the energy industry toward carbon neutrality. Huawei also released the Global Energy Transition and Zero Carbon Development White Paper and shared its Energy Trans-Cube Strategy.
Ayala Foundation, Huawei scale up efforts towards building sustainable communities
Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) and Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. held a virtual signing ceremony today to mark another milestone in their purposeful partnership aimed to provide digital education to Filipinos and building sustainable and resilient communities, with the long-term goal of contributing to Philippine nation-building.
Show your pets some love – shop on Pet Express on Shopee and enjoy discounts
Pet owners want the best for their fur babies - they love to shop online especially if there are discounts. So here's some great news: the Grand Launch of the official Pet Express store on Shopee is happening now!
Rapoo XD200C Type C Multifunction Adapter Review
Here's a sleek and pocketable 10-port hub (and is about the size of a normal 5-port hub) that extends, with connected devices, what your desktop and laptop (and smartphone) can do.
Exclusive on Shopee – buy 2 Listerine mouthwash and get an additional 20% off
Good thing Listerine, the leading mouthwash in the country (and the most recommended mouthwash by Filipino dentists) has a special promo exclusive with Shopee.
Blink and you’ll miss it – catch the reinvented concert experience with #GlobeBLACKPINK The Show Digital Concert
Globe Telecom’s partnership with global K-Pop group BLACKPINK grows to a crescendo this month with the groups’ first-ever globally livestreamed concert on January 31. Globe’s mission to bring to its customers world-class connectivity and global entertainment aligns with the message of self-reinvention: despite these trying...
New e-commerce platform VeMoBro aims to filter out fake sellers; guarantees 48-hour delivery
Addressing online shopping and selling pain points is the goal of VeMoBro, a Filipino-founded and managed e-commerce platform that promises worry-free shopping and leveled-up shipping while weeding out potential fake sellers through a stringent on-boarding process.
Radenta Technologies Joins Microsoft’s Asenso Pilipinas 2021
Radenta Technologies, one of the country’s leading IT Solutions integrators proudly joins Microsoft’s Public Sector Cloud Summit “Asenso Pilipinas 2021: Building Digital Resilience” from 9am-12noon on January 28, Thursday.
How BDO earned the trust of a Japanese client through a “rigorous customer service” test
To Mr. Hayato Yazaki, who runs education company Izumi Global, trust and reliability are values the Japanese consider vital when engaging in long-term commitment. When he came to the Philippines to set up his business, he needed a bank that fits the Japanese standards for...
The Holidays Bring Families Together in this Alagang Silka Papaya Video
There's an emotional tug to the video: the holidays are when families get together, and that's made all the more difficult because of the social distancing necessitated by Covid-19 restrictions.