(SLAMCI )SUNLIFE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC MARKET OUTLOOK 2H 2019

BY ARMI PAZ PINEDA - 1:26 AM

(SLAMCI )Sunlife Asset Management Company Inc Market Outlook 2H 2019

Sunlife Philippines conducted very informative Presscon last May 22, 2019. It was a privilege to be invited with my fellow financial bloggers and other media outlet.

SLAMCI President Valerie Pama shared the to us the different investment that they have and their latest program. One of which is the new bills payment program in partnership with the country’s top banks like BDO, BPI, and Metrobank so that clients would be able to invest anytime online, without the need to line up. Aside the good news from Sunlife Prosperity Card.

Chief  Investment Officer of Sunlife Philippines Mr. Michael Enriquez discussed how they forsee the positive outcome of our economy this year.

In Summary of what Mr. Michael Enriquez said this is what we can expect to happen. Inflation improves paving the way for more rate cuts. We see 3 more BSP rate CUTS in 2019. The surprise credit upgrade to BBB+ strengthens the case to lower rates.
Reserve requirement cuts of 100bps may happen 3-4 times this year. PHP 10y: 5% still possible by year-end .USD 10y: 2.5-2.6% is the ceiling for now. Fed is on a passive QE mode.Springtime for EM assets. Overweight equities for rest of the year, but bonds still has ways to go as inflation can possibly overshoot below 2% (in the extreme). Dollar-Peso: no change, 53.20 by year-end 2019 and with a slight weak bias. Current account deficit is less of a worry due to global slowdown. Impact of the budget delay is already in the 1Q GDP number, with the budget passed, government will spend. Domestically: election-related spending should provide some upside to GDP but consumption bounce will drive growth as inflation fades. US: if we see a recession, we see this as a shallow one and short-lived.

And here is the surprise of Sunlife Prosperity Card. Before they say investment are only for the rich people and those who are in the middle class. So what Sunlife did was to lower the amount of investment so anyone can save for their future.

Sun Life Prosperity Card now available in P1,000 denomination

In keeping with efforts to make investing in mutual funds even more accessible to Filipinos. Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) is launching a new variant of its Sun Life Prosperity Card in a lower denomination of only P1,000!

A first in the industiy. the Sun Life Prosperity Card is a stored value gift card that may be used to invest in peso-denominated mutual funds managed and distributed by SLAMCI. It may be purchased for personal use or as a gift to loved ones.

"The Sun Life Prosperity Card is a lasting and precious gift option ideal for special occasmns such as birthdays, baptisms, graduations, and weddings," said SLAMCI President Valerie Pama 'I enables the recipient to have his own starter mutual fund with a value that potentially appreciates over time."

Also available in P5,000 denomination, the Sun Life Prosperity Card is available for purchase at major Sun Life Client Service Centers or through a Sun Life Financial advisor. The card may be activated at any Sun Life Client Service Center nationwide.

To know more about the Sun Life Prosperity Card and the Sun Life Prosperity Funds. consult a Sun Life Financial advisor, visit sunlifefunds.com, or call 849-9888.

About Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI)

Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) is the mutual fund arm of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. SLAMCI is one of the leading asset management companies in the country with almost Php55 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of December 31, 2018 it currentiy manages 15 mutual funds collectively called the “Sun Life Prosperity Funds.‘ For more information, Visit www.sunlifefunds.com.

Highlights of the Presscon

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Talk of Ms. Valerie Pama
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Talk of Mr. Michael Enriquez

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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD WITH SM HOME

BY MRS PINEDA - 7:19 AM

Christmas is celebrated around the globe in many wonderful ways. And SM Home takes inspiration from these different holiday elements with merry and bright ideas on how to bring Christmas to your home.

There are also more than 500 Holiday ornaments to choose from, modern expressions of traditional holiday trimmings with an artisan touch that celebrate all that is creative and classic. With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, SM Home shares with us some holiday ideas inspired by Christmas traditions from around the world.

• An American Classic.  The United States has many different traditions and ways that people celebrate Christmas because of its multi-cultural nature. A typical celebration of Christmas Day in America mixes Irish, Austrian, Italian, Polish, and Belgian traditions into something that is its own.
What we can call an all-American classic captures the homey warmth of the holidays -with rich reds and wintry whites that never go out of style.  A touch of silver adds sophistication, while green suggests fresh pine.

• Joyeux Noel. In France, Christmas is called Noel, which comes from the phrase les bonnes nouvelles, or “the good news.” Yule logs made out of Cherry Wood are often burned in French homes, and is sprinkled with red wine to give it an exquisite aroma when it is burning.  This comes from an ancient tradition in which farmers would use part of the log to ensure good luck for next year’s harvest.
Bring a Parisian glow and the warmth of Christmas to your home with a shimmering palette of gold and silver- with a touch of antique brass and champagne.

• Northern Lights Christmas. One of the highlights of a visit to Lapland is an early evening adventure in search for the Northern Lights.  Sometimes they develop a riot of colors, green interspersed with waves of red, blue, and violet dancing across the sky. The magic of this natural phenomenon with colors dancing in the skies has to be seen to be believed.
Just as the Northern Lights dazzle the holiday skies, light up your Christmas tree with an aurora borealis-like glow and add a wave of aqua for that wintry feel.

• Tropical Holiday. Not all Christmases are white, and if you live the tropics, all is merry, sunny, and bright.
SM Home brings out the child in each of us with sweet dessert ornaments - cupcakes, ice cream, and doughnuts - in pretty pastels – baby blue, creamsicle, cotton candy, and chartreuse.
The latest Christmas Décor collection is available at the SM Home section at all SM Stores. Also, visit their largest Christmas Décor Display at the SM Home section in SM Makati and SM Aura Premier.

1. Take inspiration from the Windy City, Chicago, heart of the Midwest, for an all American classic palette in red and white.
2. Festive throw pillows
3. Snowy bears warm up the arctic holidays.

4. The iconic holiday pair: Santa and the Snowman.
5. This Bakery and Gift Shop transports you Christmas Town.
6. Mixed metallic gold and silver for a Luxe Noël.

7. The elegance of Christmas at SM Home.
8. A sparkly centerpiece from SM Home.
9. Bring that Parisian glow and the warmth of Christmas to your home with shining textured balls, and gold mesh orb

10. Capture the magic of the North Lights with blue and purple, or with silver and green to light up your home this Christmas.
11. A merry metallic mix:  bronze with gold and silver
12. Be-Jeweled and bright textured balls are inspired by the Northern Lights spectacle.
13. LED Polar Bear lights up for a wintry Christmas

14. A tropical inspired palette brings out the child in us.
15. All is merry and bright with this graceful flamingo decor
16. ‘Tis the season to indulge in sweetness!
17. Ice cream and donut sprinkle ornaments capture the sweet side of the holidays.
18. Deck the halls with this Transparent ball with Cotton Rope and tinsels.

GRAND CHRISTMAS PARADE AT SM CITY MASINAG

BY MRS PINEDA - 6:33 AM

Here at Sm City Masinag you can enjoy Carnival Fun Fair, bring your kids and family for a wonderful time and photos at the Atrium.

Christmas season at SM City Masinag becomes merrier as it holds its annual Grand Christmas Parade!

A 20 character parade pranced the hallways of the mall including Santa Claus, a magician rabit, circus polar bear and toy soldiers. Also joining the parade are flag bearers, trapeze girl, ring master, stilt walkers and jugglers to complete the carnival feel and to spread cheers to shoppers and spectators of all ages.

Aside from the Christmas Parade, shoppers are also visually treated to the Carnival themed centerpiece at the middle of the mall atrium where everyone can have their photos taken with a real-life Santa Claus.

The Grand Christmas Parade is just one of the many holiday offerings of SM City Masinag to their shoppers. The Carnival Fun Fair Musical is onstage on December 30, A Meet-and-Greet with Santa Claus on all Sundays of December including December 25 and Three Kings Parade on January 6, 2019.

For more updates of the mall events, like SM City Masinag (Official) on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SMCityMasinag.

SHOPEE AND JOSE MARI CHAN DONATE ₱1 MILLION TO SAN JUAN NEPOMUCENO SCHOOL FOR SHOPEE 12.12 BIG CHRISTMAS SALE

BY MRS PINEDA - 9:13 AM

Shopee and Jose Mari Chan Donate ₱1 Million to San Juan Nepomuceno School for Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Karen Perez, Head of Operations of Shopee Philippines, and Jose Mari Chan, Shopee’s Christmas Ambassador presenting a cheque to a representative from San Juan Nepomuceno School

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates the success of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale by giving back this festive season. Shopee, together with its Christmas Ambassador, Jose Mari Chan, ran a donation drive where all proceeds from the sale of Jose Mari Chan’s Going Home to Christmas album via the JMC Music Official Store on Shopee would go towards the funding of the San Juan Nepomuceno School’s educational and renovation programs. With the help of users, Shopee raised a total of ₱500,000 from the sale of the album. This amount was matched dollar for dollar by Jose Mari Chan, amounting to a total of ₱1 Million donated to the school.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer, Shopee, said, “Shopee would like to thank our users for joining us in this meaningful cause. We are heartened by the response received and by Jose Mari Chan’s heart-warming generosity. This quarter has been extremely fulfilling for Shopee as we not only clocked in major milestones with the success of our of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, but also continued to do our part for the local community.”

“I am so pleased to be helping a school that we’ve been supporting for a long time. I am grateful to be part of the Shopee family. This has been a very fulfilling experience and I would like to thank everyone for their warm support,” said Jose Mari Chan.
For more information, https://shopee.ph/

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

 

 

 

SHOPEE WRAPS UP A RECORD-BREAKING 2018

BY MRS PINEDA - 9:00 AM

Shopee wraps up a record-breaking 2018

with over 12 million orders on 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up a record-breaking year with its highly successful Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. On 12 December, Shopee saw over 12 million orders across the region, surpassing all past records including the recent Shopee 11.11 Big Sale.

Supported by more than 450,000 brands and merchants, Shopee recorded 48 million visits as users shopped 60 million deals across all categories. Shopee’s in-app games were also highly popular; Shopee Shake was played 46 million times throughout the campaign, while the newly launched Shopee Quiz saw 11 million participants tuning in from across the region.

In the Philippines, Mobile and Accessories, Health and Personal Care, and Women’s Apparel were the top three most popular categories. Leading brands, including Maybelline, the SM Store, Xiaomi, and Pampers emerged as favourites amongst users.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer, Shopee, said, “Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale marks another significant milestone as we celebrate a year of exponential growth. Following the success of Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale in November and Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day in September, it has been an exciting and fulfilling quarter for us as we surpass past records and set new benchmarks to reach next year. As we wrap up 2018, we would like to thank our loyal users, sellers, and partners for their continued support; and we look forward to having everyone join us in attaining even greater heights in 2019.”

Shopee’s achievements in Southeast Asia and Taiwan

Since launching in 2015, Shopee has seen tremendous growth across its seven markets, achieving over 195 million downloads across Southeast Asia and Taiwan[1]. In the third quarter of 2018, Shopee saw 158.8 million gross orders and US$2.7 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV), a respective 24.0% and 21.1% increase from last quarter.

Shopee Philippines’ key milestones in 2018

2018 has proven to be an exciting year for Shopee Philippines. Key highlights include:

Scaled up partnerships with leading brands: To date, Shopee has widened its product assortment to around 800 leading brands and retail partners on Shopee Mall; including Maybelline, Platinum Karaoke, Vivo, The SM Store, Head and Shoulders, Asus, Robinsons Appliances, Bosch, and Xiaomi. This year, Shopee also partnered with top brands to hold major events; including a beauty workshop in partnership with Maybelline and Palmolive to celebrate female empowerment, and an exclusive fashion show with Avel x Matteo in line with the launch of Shopee Celebrity Club.

Deepened engagement with users: Launched popular in-app games to drive user engagement, including the iconic Shopee Shake; and the latest in-app game, Shopee Quiz, which saw 400,000 participants throughout the entire Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Extended reach across the Philippines: Worked closely with top Filipino celebrities including Anne Curtis, Shopee Philippines’ first brand ambassador; and Jose Mari Chan, Shopee’s Christmas ambassador; to reach out to even more users and fans across the country.

To round off Shopee’s Christmas celebrations, users can shop one final round of Christmas treats at the Shopee 12.12 Thank You Sale happening from December 13 to 14.

Shop the Shopee 12.12 Thank You Sale at https://shopee.ph/m/thank-you-sale

For more information, https://shopee.ph/

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.





About Shopee



Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.



Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.



Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

NOVEMBER SUPER SAVERS FROM ACE HARDWARE

BY MRS PINEDA - 8:42 AM

NOVEMBER SUPER SAVERS FROM ACE HARDWARE

ACE Hardware shares the season of giving this Christmas with its ongoing November Super Savers promotion of top brands of small appliances, powerful tools and hardware equipments for your home, auto and workshop with up to 50% discount. You can earn rewards points when you use your SM Advantage, Prestige, ACE Rewards and BDO Rewards Cards when you shop.

There are Westinghouse fans in ceiling and floor type, privacy entry door knob sets from Ezset brand and Safewell mechanical fireproof safes to keep your home cool, safe and secured even your important documents or personal stuff.

ACE Hardware is truly the helpful place as it offers also powerful tools and equipments for your home improvement projects and cleaning needs this Christmas like the Bosch Impact Drills and Shopvac Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners. The versatile vacuum cleaner is not only ideal for big spaces like the living room carpet or kitchen tiles, but it is also very useful in keeping away dirt from small and tight spaces as well.

There are also innovative Red X Steering Wheel Locks to protect your car from thefts and portable Bosch Aquatak High Pressure Washers to keep your car clean and shiny like a brand new.

Have a happy and safe Christmas with these great selections by shopping smart at selected ACE Hardware, ACE Express and ACE Builders stores nationwide. Visit our website at www.acehardware.ph or like us at www.facebook/acehardwarephilippines.

1. You can save 50% off discount on this Westinghouse Outdoor Ceiling Fan in oil rubbed bronze with 5 dark cherry ABS blades.  It features a chrome finish and 5 reversible blades in high gloss black and white to help you change the look of the Veranda in your home.

2. Safewell Safe with Shelf at 50% off savings. Keep your important documents, jewelries and other personal stuff secured with this Mechanical Fireproof Safe in hammered dark grey color. Features includes strong locking mechanism and locking bolts and heavy duty vault style and door hinges.

3. Lightweight and portable, this versatile Shopvac Micro 10L Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner with 40% off savings made all sorts of cleaning around the house easier and faster. 

4. You’ll get 40% off on this Ezset Entry Door Knobset Olympus in an antique brass finish for your home’s security.

5. Ongoing until November 30, 2018, you can avail this portable Westinghouse Floor Fan at 50% off discount using your ACE Rewards Cards when you shop.

6. This Red X Steering Wheel Lock Hammer Type at 50% discount will help protect your car from theft.

7. Bosch Impact Drill at 40% off savings.

8. ACE Hardware November Super Savers Sale offers include Bosch Pressure Washer at 30% discount.

THE MERRY STYLES OF CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOME

BY MRS PINEDA - 8:29 AM

THE MERRY STYLES OF CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOME

Our Home brings the joys of Christmas to your home with its Merry Styles of Christmas collection.  We’ve put together five holiday looks - ranging from the festive to the pristine, to the avant-garde, to the classic, to the lavish – that you can choose from to express your yuletide style.

• Christmas Le Grand
Festive, outlandish, spectacular. Our Home’s take on the yuletide season takes a major  turn as the circus comes to Christmas town. Jewel tones and bright and vibrant hues take center stage against dramatic black furniture and gold furnishings; while harlequin  masques in black and white revolve around golden circles. The circus has truly come to  town in Our Home.

• Christmas in Calm Splendor
Frosted, pristine, pure. Snowflakes and icicles suspended in mirrored decorations, garlands adorned with frosted teardrops in icy blue and trees embellished with pearls and  silver trinkets, all give off a serene and silent vibe – another way of celebrating the other  side of Christmas. Our Home gives off a different way of celebrating the most  wonderful time of the year - modern, contemporary and sleek.

• Boho Christmas
Avant-garde, laid back, muted.  The look is different. The feel is carefree. This is Our Home’s take on bohemian chic. Pastel colors, soft tones and a hushed and gentle atmosphere complete an unconventional Christmas theme. Trees and garlands adorned with strings of pearls in light and pale hues, large roses and poinsettias that fade into a blissful background while butterflies with their glittered wings a-flutter  embellish wreaths and twigs giving off an ethereal and whimsical character.

• Christmas Tradition
Established, classic, time-honored.  A traditional celebration takes place as Our Home  pays tribute to an immortal and enduring combination of red and green. A forest of  garlands and wreaths drop from the ceiling as inverted Christmas trees form a  chandelier… arches are numerously decked with lights… Santa Claus, Frosty and  Rudolph reunite while toys and candies dangle above… this is how Christmas is  celebrated the traditional way.


• The Wizard of Posh
Affluent, lavish, lush. Our Home pays homage to the emerald city as elegance and  opulence become a unique statement of Christmas. Luxurious, exclusive and classy –  Christmas never looked this posh as black and gold provide a backdrop for the rich and  lavish emerald tones to shine through.

Shop and pay in 24 months at 0% in Our Home's Best Deal Ever! A minimum single-receipt purchase of Php 50,000 entitles one to avail of Our Home’s 24 months- installment at 0% interest using your BDO, BPI, RCBC, Citibank, Metrobank, Securitybank and Unionbank credit cards from October 1 to December 31, 2018. Terms and conditions apply.   Please visit ourhome.ph for more info.  An awesome treat only from Our Home.
Bring Christmas to your home with Our Home’s Merry Style of Christmas Collection available at all Our Home branches.

1.   Christmas Le Grand captures this season’s festive, outlandish, spectacular side as jewel tones and bright and vibrant Christmas accessories take center stage against Our Home’s black dining set furniture and gold furnishings.
2. Grand Ostrich inspired accessory in an extravagant, dramatic play on tints and tones.
3. Christmas balls adorned with intricate and extravagant sparkling details for a Le Grand Christmas.

4.  Celebrate Christmas in Calm Splendor using white, blue and silver elements like this living room vignette.
5.  White and silver accessories like Our Home’s ceramic reindeer and sleekly designed silver metal candelabra exude a serene and silent vibe.
6.  Frosted, pristine and pure white, blue and silver Christmas ornaments for a Calm Splendor Christmas.

7.  This pastel themed living room showcases Our Home’s avant-garde, laid back and carefree Boho Christmas
8. Soft toned pastel colored Christmas balls and ornaments give Our Home’s Boho Christmas an ethereal and whimsical character.
9.  Decorative candles in muted gold colors give Our Home’s Boho Christmas a totally distinct way of celebrating the season.
10.  Celebrate a time- honored Christmas Tradition with classic red and green combinations shown in this living room vignette.

11. Nostalgia inspired pieces like these nutcracker, and ferris wheel music box table tops highlight Our Home’s Christmas Tradition theme.
12.   Santa and Christmas tree designed decorative candles - this is how Christmas is celebrated in the traditional way.
13.  The Wizard of Posh themed Christmas tree celebrates pays homage to the emerald city with elegance and opulence.
14.  Gold and bronze Christmas balls and ornaments radiate a sophisticated and mature take on celebrating the Christmas season.