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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today announced the addition of an incredible line-up of ONE Championship athletes and World Champions who will join ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ as special guest stars on ONE’s unique version of the hit reality television series.

ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera leads a superstar ensemble that includes ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee, ONE Flyweight Grand Prix World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, Indian wrestling champion Ritu “The Indian Tigress” Phogat, “Super” Sage Northcutt, and ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan.

One athlete is expected to guest star per episode, and will participate in physical challenges that will test athletic ability and cardio endurance.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “I am excited to announce the ONE Championship athletes and World Champions ready to join me on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition as special guest stars. Our athletes at ONE Championship are the backbone of our organization. They are real-life, modern day heroes who inspire the world with their incredible stories. Their discipline and wisdom will inspire and mentor our contestants. It is my honor to star alongside these amazing human beings on the show.”

Brandon Vera, ONE Heavyweight World Champion, stated: “It’s a huge honor to be selected as a guest star on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, one of the greatest shows ever. With Chatri [Sityodtong] leading the series, I know it’s going to be amazing. I’ve been dreaming of the possibilities and the many things I can learn from this experience. I’m really excited to be a part of the show and help in any way I can, especially in the physical endurance challenges. I get to go from the gym to the boardroom war tables, let’s make it happen!”

Angela Lee, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion, stated: “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition is a great opportunity to bring together two very different worlds -- martial arts and business, and I’m excited to see how those two worlds unite. I’m honored to be able to share my experiences, my talents, and my presence on the show. Being the youngest mixed martial arts world champion in history, I know I have a lot to offer the contestants as far as experience, and work ethic goes, and I can’t wait to impart some of my knowledge that could help them in their journey. As far as physical challenges go, I am ready!”

Xiong Jing Nan, ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion, stated: “I always love interacting with fans, and now I am honored to have a spot on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. Whatever the challenges may be, whether they are athletic or business challenges, I’m up for it. Of course, I’m also open to learning as much as I can from Chatri, from the contestants, and from the many CEOs also appearing. Getting to share my experience as a World Champion, I can’t wait to get this started and offer what I can to the show. It’s a privilege to be selected among the athlete guest stars, and to be able to represent China globally on one of the biggest television shows in history is a dream come true.”

Ritu Phogat, Indian Wrestling World Champion, stated: “It feels really good to be selected to guest star on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I feel honored and privileged to appear on the show with so many top leaders of the business world. As an athlete you are always part of a team, a team which consists of players, coaches, managers, doctors, and more, and everyone has their role and everyone helps each other to achieve common goals. Similarly in business, there are individuals with special skill sets and they come together and work together to achieve common and individual goals. It will be very interesting to observe, learn, and connect with my experience on The Apprentice. I’m also looking forward to participating in the physical challenges with the contestants!”

Demetrious Johnson, ONE Flyweight Grand Prix World Champion, stated: “The Apprentice is one of the biggest reality television franchises in history, and it is my absolute pleasure to appear on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. I have no doubt ONE Championship will put a very interesting spin on the traditional format. I’m looking forward to participating in all sorts of challenges, from physical endurance challenges to business challenges.”

Sage Northcutt, ONE Athlete, stated: “I’m so excited to be on The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. While martial arts is a lot different from the business world, I'm sure there are also many similarities. I'm excited to appear on the show and learn from Mr. Chatri, a martial artist and an entrepreneur. I'm also looking forward to participating in the physical challenges! I’m super competitive and, as always, I'm going to give it my all. I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the world of martial arts and business together.”

The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition will invite sixteen (16) contestants handpicked from around the world to compete in a high-stakes game of business and physical challenges. The winner will receive a US$250,000 job offer to work directly under Sityodtong for a year as his protege in Singapore.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit https://www.onefc.com/about-us/, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

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at 8/15/2020

Number one ranked ONE Championship female atomweight Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga is keeping busy in Thailand, training and staying ready in case she gets the call to compete in an upcoming card in Bangkok.

Bouts for ONE Championship’s A NEW BREED events through August and September have yet to be announced, and Zamboanga is holding out hope that she can return to the ONE Circle sooner rather than later.

With lockdown restrictions tightening in her native Philippines due to a worsening Covid-19 situation, Zamboanga is left without much of a choice but to stay in Thailand. Accompanying her in the ‘Land of a Thousand Smiles’ is her older brother, Drex, and their friend Fritz Biagtan. Together, they are preparing Zamboanga for a potential upcoming bout.

"Right now I'm just training here in Bangkok with my brother Drex and our friend Fritz Biagtan. I'm very lucky because I can still do what I love to do,” said Zamboanga.

“I just want to stay ready, because anytime, I can get called up to compete now that ONE Championship is hosting events here in Thailand."

ONE Championship successfully returned to its flagship event schedule with ONE: NO SURRENDER last 31 July. The promotion has NO SURRENDER II and NO SURRENDER III coming up on 14 August and 21 August respectively, as well as three more shows lined up in Bangkok on 28 August, 11 September and 18 September.

Zamboanga is hoping to appear on at least one of those cards.

"I really want to fight and compete, so I'm just waiting for that call from ONE Championship. Need to stay as sharp as possible, because the World Title shot is just around the corner,” said Zamboanga.

"Right now, I need to work on my speed. Speed is a great asset to have in the ring. Of course, I'm constantly working on my striking skills and ground game. Thankfully my brother is here to help me."

The 23-year-old rising star also recently revealed that she had parted ways with the Fairtex team in Pattaya to pursue her own ventures.

While at Fairtex, Zamboanga had trained with athletes such as ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex, Nat “Wondergirl Fairtex” Nutchakamon, and Noelle Grandjean. But more than training partners, they had become close friends.

She stresses that there are no ill-feelings between her and Fairtex, and that she will always consider the people she made bonds with there as true allies.

"I love my friends at Fairtex. We are very close. Even though I am no longer with Fairtex, they are all still my friends. Stamp, Nat, Noelle, and all my teammates, and coach DJ. I don't think that bond can be broken,” said Zamboanga.

Although she’s fixated on training, and possibly competing again in the very near future, Zamboanga can’t help but feel homesick and wanting to return to the Philippines to see her family and friends. But with travel restrictions abound, and varying levels of quarantine measures, it has been impossible to move around.

Still, Zamboanga is enthusiastic about being able to return to the Philippines later this year.

"Hopefully before this year ends, and Thailand opens its airports, and I can fly back, I can go home to the Philippines. Right now the situation is really complicated. I really miss home,” said Zamboanga.

"This is all just a big test, but one test that everyone can get through. I just want to say, stay strong everyone. God has a plan and we just have to have faith."

Catch your favorite ONE Championship superstars now on Cignal TV and TV5.

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at 8/15/2020

PLDT Enterprise further fortifies its longstanding partnership with ‘Quadruple A’ developer DMCI Homes as it moves towards digital transformation to strengthen its business in the Industry 4.0 era.

Already leveraging of several technology platforms from PLDT Enterprise, DMCI Homes has tapped the digital services provider—through its ICT arm ePLDT—to provide Microsoft Office 365, a cloud-based subscription service that combine best-in-class apps with powerful cloud services.

The group also set up DMCI Homes for Microsoft Dynamics 365, which unifies Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) capabilities to provide new applications for managing specific business functions across the organization.

“We understand the need for businesses like DMCI Homes to leverage technological solutions to foster a stronger sense of collaboration within their organization,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups, during the official partnership signing ceremony. “Having been their long-time partner, PLDT Enterprise was more than happy to provide them with strong, robust platforms that will enable their digital transformation and ensure continued efficient business and operations.”

The two complementary solutions are seen to enable improved and more efficient collaboration among DMCI Homes employees from wherever they are located and using any device. They can work more effectively and share files through built-in features like team chats and social network, whole easy-to-use data monitoring and in-depth personal and organizational analysis tools are also available within the systems. Furthermore, PLDT Enterprise ensures protection for DMCI Homes with built-in privacy, transparency, and user controls.

As one of the country’s leading names in property development, DMCI Homes has established a solid reputation with a long list of residential properties designed to create quality lifestyle for Filipinos. For DMCI Homes, the vision is not only to provide houses, but to deliver homes and communities where residents can live and thrive.

“We believe that digital transformation will allow us to do and achieve more in pursuit of our vision to deliver the best residential properties for our customers,” shared Jan Venturanza, VP Marketing, Customer Care, IT and Corp Plan of DMCI Homes. “We are excited for this new journey we are embarking on and we are glad to have PLDT Enterprise supporting us on the way forward.”

The expansive portfolio of DMCI Homes, and the nature of its organization with its mobile workforce, will certainly benefit from the cloud-based solutions PLDT Enterprise provided.

To learn more about PLDT Enterprise, visit pldtenterprise.com.

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Now, more than ever, we all deserve a little reward for continuing to hustle in these uncertain times. Whether you’re working at home or in the office, treat yourselves for a job well done with a feast of your all-time Max’s favorites with two great promos starting this August, the ‘Payday Delivery Trio’ and ‘Build-Your-Own Fried Chicken Sandwich’!

Available on the usual 15th and 30th payday weekends, ‘Payday Delivery Trio’ is perfect for the celebration of everyday small wins. It’s an exclusive delivery deal featuring Max’s bestselling Sarap-To-The-Bones® Regular Whole Fried Chicken and signature Spicy Tofu for only PHP 1,099. The bundle also includes your choice of Spicy Gambas or Camaron Rebosado, two of Max’s seafood dishes that will make your meal as rewarding as it is.

Plus, experience Sarap-In-A-Box with four Build-Your-Own Fried Chicken Sandwiches. At just PHP 839 for takeout and PHP 923 for delivery, you can assemble Sarap-In-A-Bun sandwiches to your liking with a complete range of ingredients: Max’s savory, juicy, chicken thigh fillets, buttery sesame brioche buns, pickled cucumber slices, shredded cabbage, Max’s house sauce (which is the iconic combination of banana ketchup and Worcestershire sauce), and mayo-garlic sauce.

For a Build-Your-Own experience, follow this step-by-step process:

    Place the bottom of the bun on a clean and dry plate.
    Add a spoonful (or more) of the mayo-garlic sauce.
    Add your preferred amount of shredded cabbage.
    Add the chicken, a filleted version of your favorite Sarap-To-The-Bones® Fried Chicken.
    Add the house sauce for that classic Max’s taste.
    Add the pickled cucumbers. These are good for the eyes but better on this sandwich.
    Top it all off with the sesame brioche bun. This soft, buttery bread is best when toasted.

Each ‘Sarap-In-A-Box’ also comes with a side of sweet potato fries. With the mayo-garlic sauce as a dip, it’s definitely a meal that will satisfy you after a long day of hard work.

What are you waiting for? Order now at https://delivery.maxschicken.com/ or call 888-79000 (for Metro Manila only) and celebrate your rewards to the Max! For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant.

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at 8/14/2020

They say that change is inevitable. These days, it's all about change. We have shifted everything not just in our personal lives but with how we work. We have shifted the way we deal with people.

We have changed how we go out and mingle or not mingle. So it shouldn't be a surprise that now, instead of sending a flower bouquet, you can send in a liquor bouquet instead.

SAY WHAT???

Floral Garage, one of the best online florist with express flower delivery service that offers fresh and affordable flowers which is located in Singapore now also offers a liquor bouquet because why not?

A lot of women these days prefer practical gifts and since women drinking is no longer a frowned upon thing, what better way to stand out than by sending her something that you can share and bond over?

For people who prefer practical gifts, isn't this the best of both worlds?

Liquor to drink and flowers to smell and see. This is what makes this bouquet the perfect gift for both the guys and ladies!

No more dilemma in choosing between the two because now, you can have your cake and eat it too! What’s a better idea than sending your loved ones some liquor and flowers at the same time? Both in one bouquet so it also saves you some hassle!

There are 2 options available. The one I got was Symposium of course.

Symposium (7 bottles) – $118.90

Jingled (5 bottles) – $98.80

It's a different feeling getting something like this. It's fun, it's a bit radical, but it's definitely a welcome change. If you would like to order, you can go here.

However, if you're still a bit of an old school, you can check their IG and order a flower bouquet. Rest assured that they have a contacless delivery option.

Be reminded though that by purchasing this product, you officially declare that you and the recipient is 18 years old and above. Making a false declaration shall be a criminal offense.

Please note that certain flowers and fillers may be seasonal and therefore have limited availability. Floral Garage Singapore reserves the right to replace components of the product with equivalents that are more expensive.

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at 8/13/2020

Food is indeed a powerful influence on one’s health and well-being. An adage even says, “every time you are eating a meal, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.” In this era when staying healthy has, more than ever, become our top priority, how do we keep our overall health in tip-top shape? And for parents, how do we ensure that our children live better lives?

Today, many parents are now embracing the concept of switching to healthier options and advocating organic nutrition for their children’s growth and development, medical expert and a mom to a toddler Dr. Celeste Gomez, from The Medical City Pediatrics and the Institute of Functional Medicine, shares the benefits of organic nutrition and guides fellow moms in their shift to organic to help strengthen their family’s immunity.

Shifting to an organic lifestyle may sound intimidating for others. But essentially, vegetables or grains are organic if they have no GMO, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, chemical additives, or sewage sludge. For meat, dairy, poultry, and fish to be labelled as organic, there should be no hormones and antibiotics, fed with organic grains or vegetables, no animal by-products, no GMO corn or soil, poultry must have access to outdoors, livestock must have access to pasture, and fish are wild caught and not farmed.

The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM International), a Germany-based organization of organic certifying bodies, regulates the standards of Organic Agriculture which should be maintained for a certain product to be accredited as organic. In the country, the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP), accredited by IFOAM International, gives the Certified Organic seal to products grown using agricultural standards.

Compared to conventional food, there are a few differences between organic and all-natural. In some instances, “all-natural” products may also use artificial fertilizers or pesticides, irradiation, and GMO ingredients. On the other hand, conventional food products may use artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, fertilizer, pesticides, irradiation, and GMO ingredients.

In addition, some food products and their packaging may also contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) which can decrease or increase normal hormone levels, mimic the body’s natural hormones, or alter the natural production of hormones when absorbed in the body. Some examples of EDCs in food are pesticides (found in vegetables, grains, and fruits), bisphenol A or BPA (food storage containers), and phthalates (food packaging).

While Dr. Gomez clarifies that conventional food is still nutritious and isn’t entirely that bad, its way of processing as well as presence of pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria growth add stress on our body systems. Hence, we just need to detox more. How? By choosing whole and organic food in every chance we could.

In relation to organic food, whole foods are natural products that are not processed or refined in any way. Or if they are processed, they need to be able to retain 95% of the natural nutrients. They do not need to be bought in organic options as they are already rich in vitamins and minerals as they are. According to EWG’s 2020 Clean 15, among the examples of whole foods are avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, onions, papaya, cauliflower, and broccoli.

On the other hand, some examples of plant produce that should be bought in organic are strawberries, spinach, kale nectarines, apples, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Gomez, who is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine, further explains that Functional Nutrition is an emerging field which studies about finding the right way for each of us as individuals to use food to maximize the potential for health and wellness, specifically, by focusing on whole foods and organic choices.

“There is no single “right diet” that applies to all of us. We have different genetic backgrounds, different preferences, and different lives. We all want to be healthy, but most of us haven’t figured out just how to make food and dietary patterns serve that goal,” she added.

The world has indeed evolved now, more than ever, and we have seen so many changes in everyone’s lifestyle. Along with that change should also be the way we take care of our family’s health, particularly our little ones, through proper nutrition. A smart way to go organic is choosing an organic milk for our children. Luckily, Wyeth Nutrition’s PROMIL® Organic knows exactly what parents need.

PROMIL® Organic is made with 100% organic milk sourced from certified organic dairy farms, following all the strict standards in manufacturing an Organic formula milk, with higher levels of DHA and AA versus previous formulation to help support the development of children over 3 years old.

Organic Certified: free from antibiotics and chemical pesticides! Only the good is in PROMIL® Organic.

“PROMIL® Organic follows strict compliance of the 95% processing level and international standards from the IFOAM Organics International. It is also certified organic by the OCCP,” says Associate Marketing Director Maria Carmela Gabunada of Wyeth Nutrition.

It is the only organic formula milk expertly designed with key nutrients DHA, AA, iron, iodine and vitamin B12 to help the child with mental and visual development; boosts immunity with Vitamin A and C; Calcium, Vitamin D, K, and zinc to promote proper growth; and dietary fiber (oligofructose) to improve digestive health.

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at 8/12/2020

In line with its objective to help Filipinos and their businesses go beyond brick and mortar operations and expand through e-commerce, PLDT Enterprise – together with PayMaya, helps grow digital transactions in the country through contactless and digital payments for consumers and businesses.

As the country imposed quarantine measures to curb the fight against COVID-19, consumers and businesses relied heavily on online transactions to continue accessing and delivering goods and services despite the restrictions. Merchants and SMEs either launched or expanded their online store offerings and adopted cashless payments.

PayMaya, in this regard, aided businesses during this critical time by enabling consumers to send payments or do bank transfers through the PayMaya app—empowering both retailers and consumers to buy and sell online from the safety and comfort of their own homes.

SilverWorks, the leading retailer of sterling silver jewelry in the country, is one of the businesses that adopted cashless transactions to continue its operations in the recent months. “When the whole country was on lockdown, the only source of revenue for SilverWorks was through our online platforms. For many who did not want to take the risk of infection through the exchange of cash, SilverWorks was able to offer the most convenient way to pay through online digital payments like PayMaya,” said Louie Ocampo Gutierrez, Managing Director of SilverWorks.

Recognizing the growing need of businesses for zero-touch payments, PLDT Enterprise bundles PayMaya into the group’s end-to-end suite of ICT and digital business solutions. With this inclusion, customers of PLDT Enterprise can now also be equipped with PayMaya’s extensive digital payments solutions to help them and their business thrive in the New Normal by accepting contactless payment options.

“The combination of PLDT Enterprise's global-class ICT and digital solutions and PayMaya's game-changing digital financial services will make it easy for enterprises to transition and bring their business back on the path of growth,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.

During the lockdown, retailers that did not have a robust presence online have also utilized payment links from PayMaya’s Digital Invoicing solution to send to their customers via email, chat apps and SMS allowing them to pay using their credit or debit cards or via e-Wallets.

And as the quarantine measures continue, businesses are likely to rely more on technology and digital channels in continuing their operations. In support, PLDT Enterprise recently launched its latest broadband service called BEYOND FIBER—which now also integrates PayMaya as an add-on to enable offices and stores to accept online payments via PayMaya Business.

“Digital payments will be a permanent fixture and I see PayMaya cashless payments to become the preferred option especially for Silverworks' tech-savvy young adult target market,” Gutierrez added.

Soon, PayMaya will be expanding business opportunities available for retailers such as SilverWorks via its newly launched PayMaya Negosyo app that allows MSMEs to accept digital payments and offer other services to their customers.

“With the changing landscape brought by the current situation, cashless is definitely emerging to be the preferred payment option of both consumers and enterprises. PayMaya together with PLDT Enterprise is here to help businesses adapt quickly and respond to the evolving payment needs of their customers, who are increasingly going digital,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya.

PayMaya will also be introducing an easier and smoother way for merchants to sign up and submit requirements online for the various PayMaya Enterprise payment solutions that are available to them.

To learn more, visit pldtenterprise.com or enterprise.paymaya.com