Books have the power to cross borders, carrying the voices, experiences, and cultures of those who create them. This capacity to bring people together takes center stage at the Asia Stage of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. From October 15 to 19, illustrators, writers, publishers, and thought leaders from across Asia will gather to share their stories, celebrate their craft, and showcase the richness and diversity of Asian literature to the world.

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) gave a warm send-off to over 100 Filipino publishers, authors, illustrators, and creatives bound for the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair (FBM) on October 15–19, where the Philippines will take center stage as Guest of Honour (GoH).

Increasing numbers of people are becoming bloggers. Many are starting personal blogs for the sheer sake of showing their family and friends what they’re up to. Some are taking to professional blogging to make a career of sharing their ideas and thoughts with the wider world. Either way, your blog will generally be accessible to the wider public and you can quickly find yourself with a large following. Now, this is great. It can propel you to success! But it’s also important that you keep yourself safe when you become a blogger. When you become a public figure, you need to ensure that you’re not oversharing to avoid potential issues.

MyPhone, the first Filipino phone brand celebrates its 12th Anniversary. The brand has released a new BIGGER and BETTER Octa-core Android phone.

Introducing the all new, upgraded, and definitely the right X for every Filipino, myX12, the brand’s first-ever smartphone to feature a dewdrop display.

There comes a time in your life that you have to stand up and say, “Enough is enough.” And that’s the day when you decide to change your life for the better. Who doesn’t want to become accomplished? Even the “gifted” and brilliant ones have to pay the price so as to realize their goals in life.

Dark or White, You Are Beautiful. As claimed by SkinWhite, beauty should never be one or the other. Will dark skin versus white skin matters? Does one always have to be superior over the other? SkinWhite is saying otherwise.

One would wonder why a skin whitening brand such as SkinWhite would dare to say that dark skin is beautiful. “It’s all about choice,” says Rachelle Layda, Marketing Manager for Whitening of Splash Corporation. “SkinWhite is a brand that empowers women to choose. It is a choice to define their beauty standard. If you choose to have dark skin, you are beautiful. If you choose to have white skin, you are still beautiful. The choice is yours, and SkinWhite respects that choice”.

PJ Lhuillier Foundation was renamed into Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation. It made education available to the learners via donations such as classrooms, learning centers, conference rooms and buildings. Whoever wants to use it, is welcome.

The President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier Jean Henri Lhuillier stands in newly constructed Northern Tacloban City National High School Sports building in 2016.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc persistent in administering reducing poverty to the unprivileged individuals and sectors across the country. The President and CEO personal philosophy is "Always Love Schooling" is part of CLFI's major thrust in education. It's the way they implement Alternative Learning System or ALS along with three other initiatives that emphasize further the value of education; Nationwide Scholarship Program, Spiritual and Social Enhancement Program, and Special Projects on Education.

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines' account.

An International smartphone brand Vivo has established its connection with Shopee Philippines and Akulaku.

During the launched if the new X21, Vivo Philippines Vice President for Sales Ms. HazelBascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim has exchanged tokens with the representatives from Shopee Philippines, Ms. Jane Lim and Mr. Sean Duxiang from Akulaku last June 21.

With the new partnerships, Vivo has opened its official online store on Shopee Philippines and has given shoppers to buy its smartphones through online installment payment options on Akulaku.

Some people were speculating about the word Autism. The Philippines has an estimate of 1 million people living together with a person who has autism. A few understand what it was. ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition wherein the affected person has the ability to communicate and interact socially with repetitiveness.

Global smartphone brand Vivo has revealed its all-new sleek and stylish V9 flagship unit at the City of Dreams Manila in a summer-themed unveiling that was attended by over 200 members of the press and other guests. 

Vivo welcomed its guests late Thursday afternoon at the Wave, a contemporary poolside deck, restaurant, and bar so they can experience the V9 and take selfies and photos with the sunset as their backdrop. Vivo then picked one lucky and creative photo posted on Instagram to win a V9 unit.

Lucio "Bong" Tan, president of Tanduay Distillers, said: "We understand the need to lessen our impact by making our operations cleaner and greener. We do not just want to make the best rum in the Philippines, but we want everyone to know that our rum is made with good intentions and we hope to improve our operations year after year,”. In addition, they have started investing in solar energy as a cleaner alternative as well.

Lucio "Bong" Tan, Jr is passionate and supports the grassroots sports. He is also ardent about the green initiatives. He leads the complete changes to a zero-waste facility of "Absolut Distillers", based in Lian, Batangas which is one of Tanduay's brewery. It bags numerous environmental awards including the including the prestigious Green Apple Awards. It's an annual international campaign that recognizes, rewards and promotes environmental best practices around the world. Absolut Distillers is the only local distillery to receive this award up to this day. Likewise, the company has since been a recipient of awards by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for their outstanding environment conservation practices.

It's a daily battle from paper workloads and going back home amidst the hardship of waking up early and pollution along the way, though. We tried to look best with beauty products. But, some has hazardous chemicals that greatly affects our skin and hair.

So, don't go with the stream or trends. Switch to Novuhair. It is designed to naturally answer the hair loss problems. It has natural ingredients and scientifically proven to help promote hair growth. Change your plan from chemical products to an ingredient that is loved by nature. Choose Natural! Choose Novuhair!

Introducing Novuhair 3-in-1 pack that consists of Topical scalp lotion, Herbal shampoo, and Herbal conditioner in which you will enjoy an extra 200ml. bottle of Novuhair Herbal Shampoo for FREE. This product is exclusive to the participating branches of Watson's stores.


Below are the Lists of the Participating Watson's branch store:

• SM Mall of Asia 1, SM Megamall A, SM Megamall A3 Daimaru
• SM North Edsa Main 2,Fisher Mall, SM City Fairview Mall 1
• SM Makati Mall 3, SM Makati Hypermarket, Oriental Gardens Makati, Market! Market!
• Robinsons Place Manila, SM San Lazaro Supermarket, SM San Lazaro Mall 1, SavemoreLaongLaan 2, SM Sta. Mesa Mall 3, SM Sta. Mesa Centerpoint 3
• SM Masinag, SavemoreRempson Marikina, SM Taytay Rizal
• SM Marilao Hypermarket, SM Pampanga Annex, SM Pampanga Mall 1, SM Clark Mall, SavemoreDinalupihan, Waltermart San Fernando Pampanga
• SM Southmall 5, SM Bicutan Mall B-2 Hypermarket, Festival Mall, Orofino Bldg. Dona Soledad
• SM Sta. Rosa Mall, SM Sta. Rosa Supermarket, Waltermart Sta. Rosa, SM Calamba, WaltermartCabuyao
• SM Bacoor Mall 2, SM Dasmarinas Mall 3, Premier Plaza Mall Silang Cavite, WaltermartTreceMartires, Kadiwa Cavite Hypermarket, Lumina Point Cavite
• SM Lipa Mall, SM Lipa Supermarket, WaltermartTanaunan, SM Batangas Mall 1, WaltermartNasugbu
• • SM Lucena, SM Naga Mall, J.S Arcilla Bldg. Tabaco
• • Ayala Center Cebu
• • SM Davao Mall 1

Crave Healthy is the first snack product in the Philippines that is specifically designed for the pregnant woman by doctors and nutritionists.



It’s NUTRITIOUS because it contains essential nutrients – Folic Acid, Iron, and Calcium that are critical for both the mom and her growing baby. It also has reduced salt and just the right amount of calories that give the pregnant woman that extra energy she needs daily.

It’s DELICIOUS because it tastes just like her regular snack. Crave Healthy is currently available in Sweet Corn flavor and does not have any aftertaste of nutrient fortifications. It helps support the nutritional needs of pregnant women and their developing fetus.

A healthy way to satisfy hunger and food cravings of pregnant women!

A pack of Crave is worth Php 25.00 at 30 grams each. It’s available online at www.cravehealthysnacks.com, select Med Express branches, and select Robinsons Supermarket outlets.

Have you ever experienced a day wherein nothing seems to go well, that no matter how you try to choose the right path, you keep making the wrong turn? Just like having a bad hair day, no matter how many times you comb your hair, it just would not budge.


Life can be challenging at times but there will always be a way to resolve these challenges and come out victorious. Having this in mind will be easy to keep your patience and continue to move forward.
Just like losing strands of your hair due to factors beyond your control, you too can do something.

• Eat healthy – Eating the right food can alter your mood. Having low-level of folic acid in your body can cause anxiety, hence, food such as asparagus, avocado, salmon, and almond are recommended to fight stress hormones.
• Stay calm – Listen to comforting music and reading feel-good stories can help switch you to a calm mood.
• Exercise – Exercise releases endorphin that can relieve you from stress and anxiety.
• Supplement –Taking in Vitamins such as B-complex can alter mood swings.

Don’t let your stress factors contribute to your hair loss. Letting yourself succumb to anxiety will definitely show up to your follicles and this can lead to more hair loss.

Hectic schedules and pressure from work, not to mention the pollution and filth outside easily make you feel unease and, at times, irritable. Slow down a bit, have fun and relax. There’s no better way to begin with your mane.

Tip 1:
The stroke of a comb can give you a soothing feeling while, at the same time, help unleash the natural oil of your hair.

Tip 2:
Stay away from getting pigtails, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers, which can pull and stress your hair.

Tip 3:
Avoid perming, straightening or coloring because they contain toxic chemicals that could cause damage to your locks.

Tip 4:
Choose natural. Use NOVUHAIR topical solution. Apply liberal amount on to your scalp and hair. Massage it gently for -10 minutes to help permeate deeply from root to tip. NOVUHAIR is packed with 19 natural ingredients that help promote growth, nourishment and rejuvenation of your tress.

NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. For more information, please contact hotlines 4136570 and 09228830575 from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm or visit www.novuhair.com

Women like you, who are always on the go, seek to strike a balance between work and personal time to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. That is why you need to stay fit and attractive, to look good and feel good whenever you can. You have unique needs that only women like you truly understand.

You're wearing a garb for the holiday with an elegant gift for a kris kringle or gift-giving to your love ones and friends. But wait! Check on the mirror, is your hair set for the season's party?

Fresh from the shower, you look attractive and yet it is momentary. Since we live in the tropics, it spoils our looks making us feel sweaty and smelly. The persistent changes of our weather makes our hair dry and delicate.

It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. From frenzied last-minute shopping sprees to multiple Christmas parties, we really can’t deny that the holidays are just around the corner. But, despite all the infectious merriment that the holidays bring, we also cannot deny the fact that all the stress the holiday season brings can absolutely take a toll on your skin with all the late-night partying, non-stop eating, and mad traffic we all have to deal with.
So how do we deal with these skin SOS and still be as glowing and youthful during the holidays?

On it's annual celebration, the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) marks the 5th year of its togetherness into a get-together and christmas party. Filipino Bloggers Network with the help of sponsors and its partners who gives support has become a progressive group in the country. 


Salu, a famous Filipino restaurant in the Quezon City area will be the host for this affair on December 12 with another co-main sponsor SvelT'i, a health clinic that gives advanced health and beauty treatment.

The FBN members assume the function as a moment to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Representatives from different PR groups and brands will assist the event to thank members of the online community.