Davao Aguilas FC Holds Successful Youth Football Day With LA Galaxy

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Mindanao-based Davao Aguilas Football Club (DAFC), along with LA Galaxy coaches Wes Meadows, Job Quevedo and Chris Howe, had their first Youth Football Day at McKinley Stadium, at Bonifacio Global City (BGC), last weekend.

Over 100 kids, with ages ranging from 8-16, got to participate in the free event hosted by Davao Aguilas FC. The kids represented various schools in Metro Manila such as Don Bosco Tech Institute Makati, Letran Manila, Paco Catholic School, PAREF Woodrose School, Saint Pedro Poveda College, San Beda College Alabang, East Rembo Elementary School, Global Leaders International School, St. Anthony School Manila and La Salle Greenhills.

The LA Galaxy coaches, along with Davao Aguilas FC coaches and players Marko Trkulja, Matthew Hartmann, Jordan Jarvis, Gerald Layumas, Princeton Josue, Stephen Burda, Kim Versales, Brad McDonald, Richard Talaroc and Andy Esswein, ran the said event.

Head Coach Marlon Maro, who is currently in Taiwan for the CTFA International Tournament, says, “It is a good start for Davao Aguilas FC to develop international cooperation with a big club like LA Galaxy. At the same time, helping Philippine football in the development of young footballers.”

Maro continues, “Events such as this one also showcases the technical capability of the club in finding future footballers in the country.”

LA Galaxy Coach Wes Meadows on the other hand says, “It has been great to partner up with Davao Aguilas, their staff, and players as well. Obviously for us, with 100 kids being here, we needed additional staff, and they have been very accommodating. It is great to work out and have this activity with a club here locally.”

As for the participants, Coach Meadows had this to say, “The kids have been great. And for us, LA Galaxy, we are fortunate to travel all over the world, and domestically, be able to see a lot of players. I think here in the Philippines, there’s a lot of potential here. Overall, we are certainly pleased with the level.”

Before arriving in Manila, the LA Galaxy coaches came from Korea, where they had tryouts for their second team for 10 days, before stopping in Guam for another youth football event there.

With the success of its first Youth Football Day, Davao Aguilas FC thus intends to hold similar events in other parts of the country in the near future.


For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/DAFCofficial.

Parenting From Overseas

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We all know a mother will do anything for her children – even enduring extended periods of separation to work in another country to provide for their needs.

One of MoneyGram Idol Awardees is Johmary Martinez, whose mother embodies the sacrifices of every OFW who has left their children behind in their motherland in order to prepare a better future for them.

(L-R) Event host Roxanne Barcelo, Head of Asia Pacific for MoneyGram International Yogesh Sangle, Marketing Lead China, Northeast Asia, Russia and CIS for MoneyGram International Sabrina Chan, MoneyGram Idol Award winner Johmary Martinez, Ambassador for MoneyGram International Robin Padilla, and Philippine Country Manager for MoneyGram International Alex Lim

A mother’s love

In the Philippines, there are many families whose parents live apart from their children. These parents go abroad to seek their fortune so they can send enough money home to meet their family’s daily needs and put children through school. In the case of Johmary Martinez’ family, it is her mother, Mary Jane, who found work as a housekeeper in Malaysia.

Although Mary Jane would say that her employers were kind and she could come home at least once a year, she missed her family fiercely. Mary Jane would send her remittances without fail, always calling and reminding Johmary to take care of her siblings. Through her support, Johmary was able to finish her schooling and graduate with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

In a home shared by her father and her siblings, Johmary devotedly raises their two children, Shazrick John and Sharine Janeah, and takes care of her younger brothers and sisters, as her mother requests. With such a large household, resources can be a little stretched. Her youngest sister is only nine and goes to school in the village. Her husband is employed as a construction worker in Manila, while her father works in the fields around their home town in Cagayan Valley.


Love on your cellphone

For years, Mary Jane’s remittances were sent through the regular ways, and until the family discovered MoneyGram, they have never been completely satisfied. “Moneygram has helped our family a lot because it is fast and has no extra charges,” says Johmary. That’s important – when every peso counts, you want to cut out as many unnecessary expenses as possible.

It has been a while, and the family has used the service consistently, valuing the benefits that only the online app can give. “Simula nang nagamit namin ang MoneyGram, yun na po ang pinagkatiwalaan namin for six years. (Since we began using MoneyGram, we’ve trusted it for six years)”

Consistency, love, and loyalty, all in one place. 

Over Four Million Christmas Deals Await Shoppers During Lazada Philippines’ Online Revolution Grand Christmas Sale

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Move on from 11.11! Seize your last chance to shop from December 7 to 12.

Online Revolution, Lazada Philippines’ biggest online shopping event of the year, has begun last November and is set for even better and more deals for customers to enjoy this December. Dubbed as Online Revolution’s grand finale, the Grand Christmas Sale is everyone’s one-stop destination to make Christmas shopping merrier and stress-free.

Say goodbye to heavy traffic, long queues, and congested malls as Lazada.com.ph, empowers you to browse and shop for products discounted up to 95% off, 24/7. The sale which is participated in by top brands like Olay, Nestle, Ponds, Lenovo, Casio, Adidas starts December 7 and ends on December 12.



The Season of Gift-giving

Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. And what truly makes this season special is the tradition of gift-giving. Find the most thoughtful gift ideas during the Grand Christmas Sale decked with over four million deals, perfect for any budget. Some customer favorites in the line-up are the Hot Wheels On-the-go Track Set at Php 350, Adidas shoes for as low as Php 1,437, a Samsonite Red Claytton Backpack at Php 2,667, a 7’ Lenovo Tablet at Php 2,699, a Samsung Microwave Oven at Php 3,299 and a 3-piece American Tourister luggage set at Php 11,999. 


Holiday stocking stuffers on flash sale include:

· Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation (Warm Nude) at Php 199.50
· ODSCN Basic Dual Sim Phone at Php 345
· GoPro Hero5 12MP 4K Ultra HD Action Camera at Php 14,999
· i2i Daniel Padilla Eyewear at Php 189

Lazada’s Taobao Collection is also offering up to 90% off, free shipping nationwide and an exclusive voucher giveaway.


Shop, Give and Win!

Gifts are not only for your loved ones as Lazada has special gifts for its customers as well. Shop at Lazada and you might get a chance to win one of these amazing raffle prizes:

· Php 1,000,000 cash for a minimum purchase of Php 1,500 worth of Avent products
· ISUZU M-UX for a minimum purchase of Php 2,000
· International trips to Sydney, Honolulu and Narita from Philippine Airlines for a minimum purchase of Php 3,000

Lazada customers can now enjoy using the Lazada mobile app without being charged for mobile consumption thanks to Freenet, the free internet platform of Voyager Innovations. Laz stickers are also available on Viber until January 2018 with a surprise voucher one shouldn’t miss.

Lazada is truly a holiday gift-giver’s best friend. With over four million deals to choose from, cash-on-delivery payment option, free shipping and free & easy returns, Christmas shopping is a breeze. Visit www.lazada.com.ph/online-revolution/ for details on the biggest Christmas sale yet.