Keeping it simple with Citi Simplicity+ Card

Keeping it simple with Citi Simplicity+ Card

Citi Philippines recently launched its newest credit card product, dubbed Citi Simplicity+, which is touted as an industry first for the country – offering no annual fee, no late payment fees, and no over limit fees, as well as 10% back on interest charges for on-time payments. The introduction of Citi Simplicity+ responds to the needs of consumers for a card that’s well-suited for busy lifestyles, by providing a remarkable customer experience that’s simple and convenient.

Aftad Ahmed, Citi Philippines CEO

Aftad Ahmed, Citi Philippines CEO

Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed said, “Citi Simplicity+ is an example of Citi’s commitment to putting our clients’ interests first while creating economic value.  With Simplicity+, we simplify the client experience and make it more convenient and beneficial for our clients to undertake everyday purchases and transactions.”

Other benefits available to Citi Simplicity+ cardholders include:

  • Citi PayLite for easy installment purchases,
  • Click for Cash for emergency cash loans,
  • Citi One Bill for hassle-free auto-debit payments, and
  • a world of special privileges on shopping, travel, and dining.

David Stoughton on digital bankingSays David Stoughton, head of Credit Payment Products at Citi Philippines: “With a growing urban population in the Philippines where people are living in a much more fast-paced environment, Citi Simplicity+ offers consumers peace of mind with its simplified terms and conditions, no annual fee, no late fees, and no over-limit fees. This is extremely convenient for people who are constantly on the go, managing multiple tasks and schedules. Through Citi Simplicity+, we are also showing our appreciation to those who pay on time by giving them 10% back on interest charges.”

The Citi Simplicity brand has been rolled out previously in the US, Australia, UAE, Poland, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

To apply for the Citi Simplicity+ Card, please visit https://www.citibank.com.ph/simplicity.

Chic Furniture from Pottery Barn and West Elm through Citi

Chic Furniture from Pottery Barn and West Elm through Citi

Upgrade your home with designer furniture at easy-on-the-pocket payment terms with Citi Credit Cards ongoing offer at Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Pottery Barn

If you love entertaining, chic furniture can turn small spaces into cozy spots with the help of Pottery Barn. Fun furniture, beddings, toys and other child-friendly items to make playtime and sleeping fun for children are available at Pottery Barn Kids.

With Citi PayLite, you can get multi-functional furniture and other houseware items at 15% off at Pottery Barn stores in Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig City, and Estancia, Capitol Commons, Pasig City.

West ElmIf you are opting for a classic, understated look, West Elm is the perfect store for you. It is best known for collaboration: craft communities co-create its home accessories, furniture and décor with independent designers, while its Style + Service lets you work with Home Stylists for free.

Take advantage of the 15% discount offered by its flagship store at Estancia, Capitol Commons, Pasig City for all purchases made with Citi PayLite payable up to 24 months.

In this latest partnership, Citi PayLite lets you get the highest quality furniture, latest appliances and most attractive accessories at 0% interest and payable up to 24 months. Available exclusively to Citi cardholders, PayLite also gives you exclusive discounts, free gift certificates and other special offers up until January 31, 2018.

David Stoughton on digital banking“Our homes are our own personal space, a place where we start and end our day. This is why it deserves only the most comfortable furnishing in the most appealing designs,” said Citi Philippines Credit Payment Products Director David Stoughton.

“Citi PayLite provides an opportunity for homeowners to enjoy, be comfortable and have only the best experience at home through partnerships with top-of-the-line brands.”

The time to transform your house into a home with Citi PayLite is now! For more information about this exciting offer and other exclusive rewards from Citi, visit www.citibank.com.ph.

Cetaphil, caring for celebrity mom and their kids

Cetaphil, caring for celebrity mom and their kids

Nikka Garcia, LJ Moreno-Alapag and Isabel Oli-Prats have many things in common, among them, being devoted wives and doting mothers to their children. Nikka is married to actor Patrick Garcia and mom to Chelsea and Nicole; and she is also a mommy blogger. LJ is wife to retired PBA player and now Meralco Bolts assistant coach Jimmy Alapag, mother to Keona and Ian, and runs a pastry business, The Lollicake Factory. They are also both expectant mothers. Isabel is married to actor John Prats and mother to Lily Feather.

All ladies have one important thing in common: they are thankful to have been blessed with husbands who are hands-on fathers.

cetaphil tribute to moms
During the Tribute to Moms by Cetaphil held in SM Makati on August 27, they shared how they manage to strike a healthy home-life balance and stay looking and feeling great.

The Balancing Act

LJ Moreno-Alapag and husband, Jimmy Alapag

LJ Moreno-Alapag and husband, Jimmy Alapag

LJ says that she has learned to maximize her time. “You have to be strict with time management, otherwise, you won’t get things done. I’m lucky because now both [my kids are] in school, so I get some ‘me time’. Lately, what we’ve been doing is [whenever possible], Jimmy and I will drop them off at school, then we have breakfast [together], then go home and he gets ready for his practice and I have my quiet time, and I check on my commissary downstairs. After having kids, my priorities changed.

What I decided to do after I got pregnant was move [the commissary] to the ground floor of the house, good thing we had space. At least I am able to check on the business and be with the kids because they always want to be with me. And if I bring them to the office, I won’t be able to get anything done. Now that it’s at home, they have their playroom upstairs and I can bake downstairs.

Even my workout, I moved to the house because I can’t go to the gym anymore. I compiled Zumba videos and even now [that I’m pregnant], I do prenatal yoga [guided by] videos. You have to manage your time well and be strict with it.”

john prats and isabel oli prats

Husband, John Prats and Isabel Oli-Prats

Isabel says splitting parental duties with her husband is a great help. “My husband is an actor and his schedule is really hectic and there are days when he is not busy. So it is hard to adjust. When my husband is home, he’s very hands-on, so nakakagalaw ako. I can leave the house or I can cook.”

Nikka Garcia and family

Husband, Patrick Garcia and Nikka Garcia

According to Nikka, she has found that changing her perspective has improved the time she spends with her family. “I’ve learned that I just have to put my heart into what I’m doing at that particular time. When I’m giving my eldest attention, I’m there. Pag lumipat ako sa youngest ko, kumpleto din siya. When I spend time with Pat, kumpleto din siya. I’ve learned to just be in the moment with good time management and focusing my mind and my heart at that particular time. I’ve been able to accomplish more, it’s more than spending time, it’s quality time.”

Getting “Me Time”

i-love-me-timeThe celeb moms agree that being a wife and mother does not mean you have to give up being yourself. According to Isabel, she makes time to work out when Feather is asleep. Nikka treats herself to pampering with an hour in the salon or by having a massage. LJ makes the same concessions. She also added that she wakes up earlier than her two babies so she can have quiet for her prayer time in the morning.

Using the science of gentle

The three mothers have amazingly clear skin — how do they do it? They each confess that their skincare regimen is simple.

“I’m really lazy when it comes to going to the dermatologist. So I just make sure that I really wash my face and moisturize hanggang leeg before going to sleep.” LJ says.

Cetaphil lotionNikka says that “As much as possible, I don’t apply makeup every day. I use the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to wash my face and moisturize. It’s so gentle. Especially now that I’m pregnant, your skin dries up. It’s what has worked.”

According to Isabel, “College pa lang, I use Cetaphil talaga. My dermatologist prescribed it for me. Even when I was pregnant, my doctor told me to use it. [As celebrities,] we’re always wearing makeup pag nasa labas, make sure really clean before going to sleep. I use the Cetaphil Lotion also.

Nakakatuwa, my baby has sensitive skin, so sabi din ng doktor, ‘yun yung puwede sa kanya. So I just use Cetaphil Lotion, Cetaphil Massage Oil, Cetaphil Shampoo, Cetaphil Body Wash.”

LJ, Nikka and Isabel are mothers, like many mothers out there. Real women who try to the best of their abilities to strike a healthy balance of being wife and mother without sacrificing time to take care of themselves. They have found an ally in gentle skincare in the full range of Cetaphil products.

Cetaphil is the most prescribed skin care product by dermatologists and pediatricians. Cetaphil is available in department stores, supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.

BIC® encourages Filipino children to go #BicToSchool for a Brighter Future

BIC® encourages Filipino children to go #BicToSchool for a Brighter Future

bright futures are written by handBIC Product (Asia) Pte Ltd, in cooperation with its distributor partner in the Philippines – Filstar Distributors Corporation, is set to kick off its biggest social campaign in Asia, #BICBrightFutures.

As Champions of Education, BIC® believes that a bright future is for everyone.  As such, BIC® will be giving half a million Stationery products – the biggest donation in Asia to date – to Children’s Hour, Yellow Boat of Hope, and Kariton Klasrum to help kids as they pursue their dreams.

The campaign culminated in a one-day event at KidZania Manila on October 26th. An estimated 200 children from Children’s Hour and Kariton Klasrum participated at the event.

For one day, the children were encouraged to have fun while exploring the adult world by immersing themselves in over 100 role-play activities in the play city. Using BIC® pens, they also plotted out their goals and dreams in a special BIC® Bright Futures workbook.

Efren Peñaflorida, an education advocate, teacher, and social worker, was at the event to talk to the kids about the importance of going back to school and how it will help them build a brighter future. Peñaflorida is also the founder of Kariton Klasrum.

Efren Penaflorida“Our main focus, since Kariton Klasrum’s inception, has always been about bringing education to less fortunate children. Through this event, we will be able to show them that a bright future is possible for them as long as they plan for it and persevere to achieve it,” said Efren Peñaflorida, founder of Kariton Klasrum.

“Many children are in great need of encouragement from the adults in their lives to push themselves to work hard for a better future. We are happy that our kids will walk away with a sneak peek at what their own futures can hold, as well as a new hope,” said Net Garcia, Children’s Hour Executive Director.

children's-hour“We have always believed that bright futures are written by hand. As adults, many of us have become what we are today because we put pen to paper and wrote down our ambitions. That act of writing down our aspirations makes the dream seem real. Today, we want to inspire less-fortunate children to dream and work for their futures, because after all, everyone deserves a bright future.” said Frederic Dumon, BIC Asia Deputy General Manager.

BIC® feels strongly about giving back to communities where the Group is present in the form of product or financial donations and volunteering.  As part of its strong societal commitment, the BIC® Corporate Foundation for Education was launched in 2016 focusing on fighting for universal access to education as a basic human right.  Through this foundation, BIC® is engaged in the fight against school drop-outs, access to education for girls and women, and environmental education.  The global company has made 112 donations to promote education giving more than 6 million pens to children in need in the same year.

BIC is a family-owned company listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers.  For more than 60 years, BIC has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, simple, inventive, and reliable choices for everyone, everywhere, every time.  A world leader in consumer goods, 30.9 million BIC® products is purchased every day worldwide (18.9 million Stationery products, 4.2 million Lighters, 7.1 million shavers, and 0.7 million promotional products).

Filstar Distributors Corporation prides itself on having been the exclusive licensee of Hallmark in the Philippines since 1974 and the exclusive distributor of BIC® Stationery products since 2001. Since then, Filstar has evolved to be a distributor of these two distinguished brands and other world-class brands that supplement and enhance the self-expression industry.  In 2013, Filstar expanded its partnership with BIC® to cover BIC® Lighters and Shavers categories.

Find more about BIC® from the following online references.

Shop the universe today!

Shop the universe today!

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Shop the universe TODAY and enjoy the out of this world sale at Lazada.

Christmas shopping is not the hassle it used to be.  Why deal with the hassle of crowds, long lines, and heavy bags when you can just shop online have everything delivered to your doorstep? Shop for youtself or shop for your loved ones!  Shop at our favorite online shopping mall, Lazada!  Check out the times below to catch items at jaw-dropping prices.

Things to remember:

  • Lazada offers many payment options, including cash on delivery
  • no-signup needed to shop at Lazada
  • shipping is free!
  • free and easy returns of items you purchased if you are not satisfied with them

Don’t just take it from me.  Let’s see what Eugene Domingo has to say about it.

Timeslot Category Product SRP Flash Sale Price
12am Mobiles & Tablets O+ Compact Pro 16GB (Rose Gold) 11,990 2,999
12am Fashion Keds  WF53400 CH Metallic Native Dot Women’s Sneaker Shoes (Magenta) 1,955 1,200
12am Sports & Outdoors Spinning Bike (Black/Red) 14,999 3,799
12am Watches Sunglasses Jewellery Casio Youth Men’s Black Resin Strap Watch AE-1000W-1B with 1 Year Warranty (T1Y) 1,495 6,99
12am Health & Beauty Olay Night Ritual Set 3,498 999
12am Health & Beauty Colourette Halloween Supramatte in Harley 499 250
12am Home Appliances EZY ES-66F 1.7 Cu. ft. Refrigerator (Green)  5,999 3,499
12am Tools, DIY & Outdoor Bosch GLM 25 Laser Measure 4,500 2499
12am TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables JBL T450 Headphone Black 3,299 599
12am Computers & Laptops Asus Vivo Book E12 E203NAH-FD010T Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3350 Windows 10 11.6″ HD Glare   14,995 11,699
8am Baby & Toys Philips Avent SCF694/23 Feeding Bottle 9oz Twin Pack (Pink) 1,200 696
8am Home Appliances Basketball Popcorn Maker 1,799 549
8am Media, Music & Books Kid’s Fruit Guitar Set of 4 (Kiwi, Orange, Strawberry, Watermelon) 799 349
8am Kitchen & Dining Slique Easy Stack Rectangle Food Container 3pc Set 500ml Green 200 99
8am Mobiles & Tablets Infinix S2 Pro X522 32GB (Opal Blue) 8,990 5,899
8am Cameras A7 Action Sports Camera (Black) 2,200 439
8am Computers & Laptops Zeus M-710 Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Bundle   1,299 349
8am Sports & Outdoors XiX XT-999 29er Alloy Mountain Bike Green 12,999 6,499
8am Fashion CLN Tyra Flip Flops Slippers (Blue) 499 199
10am Home Appliances Matrix MX-MW20PY78-L Microwave Oven 20L  4,599 1,999
10am Furniture & Décor Beverly’s Christmas Tree 5ft. 130S (White) 4,797 899
10am Mobiles & Tablets Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube Play HD 8GB (Black)  3,499 2,199
10am TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables Ace 24″ Super Slim Full HD LED TV Black LED-802 with Tempered Glass 7,999 3,899
10am Computers & Laptops Toshiba Canvio Ready 3.0 1TB Portable Hard Drive   6,999 2,398
10am Bags and Travel CLN Ferrer Shoulder Bag with Pouch (Navy) 1,899 1,111
10am Watches Sunglasses Jewellery Timeless Manila Charlotte Chrono Crystal Watch (Bronze) with free Slim LED (Navy Blue) 499 199
10am Baby & Toys Chicco Liquid Sterilsystem 1000ml 379.75 199
12nn Cameras Xiaomi Xiao Fang Yi CCTV MI IP Cam Night Vision 1080P Full HD (White) 1,249 839
12nn Computers & Laptops Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IAP N4200 QC Quad Core 14in Win10 Home EM 18,495 14,299
12nn Mobiles & Tablets Pineng PN-969 20000mah Powerbank (Black/Red) 2,699 649
12nn Fashion New York Sneakers Pixe Slip On Shoes(WHITE) 998 349
12nn Sports & Outdoors Bestway Inflatable Double Person Air Bed (Blue)   1,299 699
12nn Health & Beauty Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara – Black 199 99
12nn Health & Beauty Slimina Weight Loss Capsules 1,300 910
12nn Mother & Baby  Chicco Wellbeing Bottle 330ml 599.75 278
12nn Media, Music & Books 61 Keys Digital Music Electronic Keyboard Piano 1499 699
12nn Home Appliances American Legacy (Halogen Oven) Turbo Broiler (Black) 2,499 1,299
12nn Tools, DIY & Outdoor Dremel Rotary Tool 3000 N/10 with free Dremel 110pc. Accessory Kit 5,499 1,999
2pm Bags and Travel Happy Travel 520# ABS Hard Case 20+24 Ultralight Luggage Sets of 2 5,999 2,699
2pm Fashion Loose Korean-style cotton men’s short sleeve round neck T-shirt  (Chusihai panda gray) 4,536 579
4pm Health & Beauty L’OREAL PARIS COLOR RICHE MOIST MATTE BP501 PEACHY BROWN 400 200
4pm Furniture & Décor Tickle Children’s Folding Wardrobe Organizer 1,999 749
4pm Health & Beauty Cardinal Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor 105  1,999 599
4pm Home Appliances Nikon Tough Mama NTM-IC3 Ceramic Induction Cooker (Black) with FREE Induction Stainless Pot 1,599 799
4pm Kitchen & Dining Slique Extendable Rack 1,099 319
4pm Kitchen & Dining Slique SLQ-0703-24-PU 24pc Cutlery Set (Purple) 1,709 399
4pm Mobiles & Tablets Romoss Sense 4P 10,400mAH Dual Output Display LED Power Bank ( White ) 1,799 429
4pm Mobiles & Tablets Alcatel Shine Lite 2GB RAM 16GB ROM (Satin Gold) 6,999 4,499
4pm Computers & Laptops Acer Chromebook 5 in 1 Bundle 18,999 14,499
4pm Cameras APPO V380s Home Wireless Smart Security Surveillance IP Camera (White) 3,599 739
4pm Bags and Travel Urban Hikers Lash Tab Casual Backpack (Plain Brown)  Buy 1 Take 1 (color may vary) 899 459
4pm Watches Sunglasses Jewellery Geneva Elizabeth Women’s Leather Strap Watch Buy 1 Take 1 700 229
6pm Home Appliances American Heritage 1.5 L Rice Cooker AHRC-6073 (Stainless) 799 599
6pm Motors RXR 007 Open Face Motorcycle Helmet (Flourescent Red) 1,799 795
6pm Kitchen & Dining Palmer 8pc Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Glass Lid and Bakelite
Handles
2,499 1,199
6pm Tools, DIY & Outdoor Stanley 40 pcs Home Tool Set with Bag 2,499 1,799
6pm TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables Sparc 32″ Slim Smart LED HDTV with free Wall Mount Bracket 8,999 5,999
6pm Mobiles & Tablets APPO A10s  10.1″ Wi-Fi Plus Dual SIM Cellular HD Screen Metal Case Tablet 16GB (GOLD) 6,798 2,529
6pm Cameras 2.7″ Car DVR Camera Full HD Parking Video Recorder Dash Cam Night Vision 1,599 419
6pm Computers & Laptops Canon IP2870S Pixma InkJet Printer (Black) 3,999 1,369
6pm Sports & Outdoors Upright Stationary Bike (Black) 5,500 1,799
6pm Fashion Cotton Republic Classy Denim Ripped Denim Jeans – Selena (Denim Blue) 1,288 345
6pm Health & Beauty Puritan’s Pride Milk Thistle Silymarin 4:1 Extract 1000mg 90 softgels Set of 1 Bottle 740 463.2
6pm Health & Beauty GLUTA-SLIM XTRIM GOLD 30s 5,990 1,248
6PM Fashion zanzea Women Long Sleeve Blouse Casual Loose Shirt (Pink) 1,400 559
6PM Furniture & Décor Hot air balloon Shape Wall Living Room Background Wall Stickers – intl 978 341
6PM Furniture & Décor Romantic wedding table candle holder candle Sets 4,480 1,083
6pm Fashion Sexy female Slim fit slimming dress skirt  (8859 black) 4,536 780
8pm Cameras W8 4K Ultra HD 2″ Wi-Fi Sports Action Camera (Black) 2,999 1,199
8pm Mobiles & Tablets ODSCN 108 1.77”Basic Mobile Phone Dual Sim (Black) 998 355
8pm TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables KingDo Brand M165 Bluetooth Earphone(Black) with Free LED Watch (Pink) 799 189
8pm TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables Samsung 49″ UA49M6300AGXXP FHD Curved Smart TV Series 6 49,999 27,999
8pm Computers & Laptops Acer Aspire VX15 VX5-591G-532R Intel Core i5 NVIDIA GTX 10-Series Windows 10 Gaming Laptop with free Laptop bag and 16GB Flash Drive 54,999 39,999
8pm Watches Sunglasses Jewellery Glamorosa Organic Glittered Couple Ring (Gold) 1,400 299
8pm TV, Audio/Video, Gaming & Wearables Sound Bytes N10 Extreme Bluetooth Speaker (Blue) 288 209
8pm Bags and Travel Kingslong KLB1131350 and Techno Tamashi TH780 2,599 1,199
8pm Fashion Tanggo Kathy Fashion Sneakers Women’s Rubber Shoes (navy blue) 998 349
8pm Health & Beauty Skin-A-Peel One Day Peeling Solution for Face and Body 60ml 2,900 1,295
8pm Health & Beauty Indoplas Arm Type Full Automatic BP Blood Pressure Monitor 1,999 599
8pm Motors YAMAHA Genuine Parts&Accessories Side Mirror 899 199
8pm Home Appliances Fukuda FSW62 6.2kg Single Tub Washing Machine (White) with FREE Fukuda FI99D Dry Iron 4,599 2,799
8pm Home & Living Sleep Essentials Premium Limited Collection Dark Brown Plain Bedsheet 3 Piece Bedding Set (1 Fitted Bedsheets with 2 Pillowcases) (Fits 3″ to 6″ Bed Cushion) 1,000 399
8PM Furniture & Décor 5d Diy Diamond Painting Rhinestones  Cross Stitch Home Decor L615 956 369
8PM Furniture & Décor Peony Pattern Voile Curtain (Brown) 1,839 582
8pm Fashion Valon men’s s running-shoes-black 1,633 1,474
8pm Fashion BYL lattice ladies long sleeve T-shirt loose shirt gablue 357 308
10pm Sports & Outdoors RockBros Polarized Cycling Bike Bicycle Sunglasses Glasses Goggles (Black) 1,899 459
10pm Bags and Travel Herschel Packable Daypack Backpack (Red/Black) 1,890 1,299
10pm Watches Sunglasses Jewellery NARY 6125 Lovers’classical Steel-belt Quartz Couple Watch 799 299
10pm Health & Beauty Durex Invisible Extra Thin, Extra Sensitive Condoms 10s Set of 2 1,099 449
10pm Home Appliances Matrix MX-I1812 Dry Flat Iron (White) 699 299
10pm Kitchen & Dining Slique 30-pc Complete Bakeware Starter Set (Green) 5,999 999
10pm Mobiles & Tablets X-BO M1 32GB ROM 2GB RAM QUAD-CORE 1.3GHZ(Black) 14,999 3,335
10pm Cameras Sricam SP012 1280×720 720p P2P Wireless Security IP Camera (Black) Set of 2 6,299 2,199
10pm Mobiles & Tablets APPO A7 Wifi Upgraded HD Screen 512MB RAM 8GB ROM Quad-Core Cortex A7 1.5G Hz Tablet (Black) 3,118 1,245
10pm Computers & Laptops Acer TravelMate TMB117-M-C4WR 11.6″ Intel Celeron N3160 2GB Windows 10 Netbook (Black) with Free Acer Sleeve   18,990   13,699
10PM Fashion NIKE MEN AIR FORCE 1 ULTRAFORCE LTHR BLUE 845052-400 US7-11 10′ 7,884 4,599
10PM Fashion NIKE MEN AIR PEGASUS ’89 EGD SHOE ELECTROLIME 876111-300 US7-11 01′ 6,800 4,399
10PM Health & Beauty Miss Hana Brightening Cream 30ml 938 549

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