Monday, July 29, 2019

Landlite sponsors Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) general monthly meeting


For PIID’s general monthly meeting for the month of June, Landlite Philippines Corporation (LPC) sponsored and organized a “Mamma Mia”-themed event hosted by its brand ambassador, Marc Nelson. Interior designers gathered at Lux Décor showroom in BGC where they had a tour on the latest line of products that Landlite has to offer. Faro Barcelona decorative lightings and Uozu Italian minimalist downlights were the highlights of the showroom tour. During the night, 3 lucky raffle winners took home Lux Decor gift certificates worth Php 10,000 while other attendees received Landlite LED bulbs and other Landlite products for the games and survey. During the event, LPC was named Premier Sponsor of PIID. 

Present during the event were (L-R) PIID national president Lilia de Jesus, Landlite Philippines Corporation CEO Jocelyn Li, brand ambassador Marc Nelson, and PIID vice president for internal affairs Marcelo Alonzo.

Maxicare forges alliance with Alorica






Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently partnered with Alorica, the largest provider of customer experience solutions to the U.S. market, to provide its employees with accessible, superior, and quality healthcare.  Maxicare unveiled its newest health pod at the Alorica Makati office to provide employees fast and convenient access to healthcare services. The latest health pod is a fully automated system that manages patient-queuing, and makes gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate, and hassle-free. With the new health pod, BPO employees have a convenient and time-saving way to get their LOA (letter of authorization). Other services include taking one’s blood pressure, temperature, and BMI (Body Mass Index). It is located at 2310 Chino Roces Ave, Makati, Metro Manila.

 In photo (L-R): Maxicare AVP for corporate sales Cecilia David, SAVP for corporate sales Fiona Lava, Lockton Benefits Group VO head Rhea Ablan, Maxicare VP for operations Roberto Herrera, director for compensation Blessilda Miguel, HR senior manager Raymond Alejandrino, benefits manager for employee experience benefits delivery Leslie Marie Petines, compensation manager Marvin Hernandez, client services manager Princess Gabuya, and Lockton Benefits Group AVP head for medical support services Dr. Mark Malanay.



For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph.




Samsung Galaxy S10 is now available with Smart Signature Plans

You know a smartphone is special when it is still racking up awards months after it officially launched — and that’s exactly what Samsung Galaxy S10 is all about.



The latest generation of the Samsung Galaxy series breaks ground with all its standout features, such as the full-length Infinity-O screen, which offers an uninterrupted view on your phone as you stream your favorite shows and movies on Netflix and videos on YouTube, engage in mobile gaming, or swoop from one favorite app to the next.



Reimagine the smartphone experience



Don’t worry—it’s now easier than ever to get your own Galaxy S10, S10e, or S10+ with Smart Signature Device Plan L. At Php1,999 per month, this Device Plan comes with 15GB data every month, unlimited on-net calls, 150 minutes of AnyNet calls, and unlimited texts to any network.



Under Plan L, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S10 for a one-time cash out of Php9,700 and an additional Php700 per month.



On the other hand, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S10e for a one-time cash out of Php7,100 and an additional Php500 per month, or the Galaxy S10+ for a one-time cash out of Php9,900 and an additional Php900 per month.



Looking to upgrade your current Smart Postpaid Plan? As a big treat, you can get a free Galaxy Fit smartwatch when you renew your plan and upgrade your older Samsung models until July 30.



Get prioritized, stay worry-free and be in-control



Powered by a Smart Signature Plan, you can make the most of Samsung Galaxy S10 with a reimagined postpaid experience. Enjoy surfing the net and streaming music and videos without worries using bigger data allocation. Get priority access to Smart’s award-winning fastest LTE network.



You also remain in control with the MyPLDT Smart App, which brings you important information such as your bill, data consumption, and much more at your fingertips.



Experience Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones at the nearest Smart Store or visit www.smart.com.ph/signaturedeviceplans to know more.


Soaring High Under the Wings of Women Leaders




In the male dominated Philippine logistics industry, there is a company headed by a mother of four and has been successfully thriving and slugging it out with the “Big Boys” for more than 30 years. Airspeed is an end-to-end logistics solutions and express courier company founded in 1985 by Chairman and President Rosemarie P. Rafael. Through the leadership and vision of Mrs. Rafael, Airspeed has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing logistics companies in the country today.          

A closer look at Airspeed reveals why it stands out in the cargo and logistics industry and exposes the most probable reason why it continues to grow and prosper. Although it is unusual, it is not unlikely that a woman holds the top position in a highly successful logistics company. What is certainly extraordinary and significant, is that 80% of Airspeed’s top executives and 45% of Airspeed’s middle tier managers, the people responsible for Airspeed’s achievements, are WOMEN!


Airspeed is proof that in an industry where men make most of the deals and decisions, women’s visions and perspectives are just as valued, judging by their rapid rise. Rafael has chosen to empower women at Airspeed because women are naturally nurturing, and she believes that when people are supported and enabled, they do great and impossible things. Rafael also believes that her greatest competitive edge as a leader is being able to care deeply about her team, in fact she considers her people as Airspeed’s biggest success.

Some of the women working under the wings of Rafael are General Manager and Senior Vice President Mariz Regis who takes care of the International team and E-Commerce Pick-Up and Delivery department; Assistant General Manager (for International) Maritoni Rey; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Eliza Nieveras who heads the Finance and Administration; Chief Commercial Officer Grace Pascual who handles and trains the Corporate Sales team, Chief Information Technology Officer Liza Marquez who heads the Management Information System department; Chief Human Resources Officer Emilee Alfonso who handles the whole people management division; Vice President for Seafreight Thelma Manila, and Vice President for Pick-up and Delivery Josefa Susbilla.

Having a majority of women leaders makes a difference in the way Airspeed does its business. The motherly instincts that women possess transcends work at Airspeed to a personal level. Management treats employees like family, which is why employee turnover is very minimal. When the management team handles clients, they also make sure they do not focus simply on making a sale but ensure that they feel cared for by Airspeed.   

Airspeed’s women leaders are not only experts in their respective fields but visionaries as well. They are determined individuals who are devoted to make things happen and are committed to foster work-life integration. Because they see the bigger picture, the women of Airspeed know that Airspeed employees must be able to adapt to the fast-changing landscape of logistics. Airspeed continuously trains and educates employees through seminars, conferences, and like activities to remain up to date and stay competitive. To find ways and means of improving existing systems and technologies, employees, especially women, with the ability to innovate and the talent for disruption are stimulated, encouraged, and rewarded at Airspeed.

Airspeed aims to be a company that is highly respected by its peers and clients, a brand which is synonymous with reliability and integrity, and the preferred corporate logistics provider in the country. In the male dominated logistics industry, the women of Airspeed are doing their best to make it happen.

Friday, July 26, 2019

Bronze PANAta Award for Mang Inasal




MI Marketing Head Aileen Natividad (third from right) receives the Bronze PANAta Award from PANA executives. She is joined by MI Marketing Director Michael Dumaual (center) and the team composed of (from left) DDB’s Christine Jesalva and Diane Welsh-Capili, MI Senior Brand Manager Schubert Quilinquin, and MI Assistant Brand Manager Nicole Tan.



Not only has Mang Inasal Pork Sisig been gaining strong customer approval, its positioning as a brand has also been declared excellent in the 2019 PANAta Awards, held last July 19 at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.



The annual recognition sponsored by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA)—now on its 11th year of championing brand building—bestowed on Mang Inasal Pork Sisig the bronze award, while the Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal and the Sarap ng Kaing Pinoy campaigns were also among the finalists.



  “This recognition further affirms our decision to build the Mang Inasal Pork Sisig as a fast-growing item in our menu. We also believe that this award given by our peers in the marketing communications industry also reaffirms the effectiveness of our brand positioning initiatives,” said Mang Inasal Marketing Head Aileen Natividad.






Sunday, July 21, 2019

Century Park Hotel announce its latest offer, Yummylicious Yakitori


Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Manila, is proud to announce its latest offer, Yummylicious Yakitori!



At P895 net, the sumptuous set meal for two is available this July at the hotel’s Japanese outlet, Century Tsukiji.




Enjoy seven skewers loaded with kani bacon, chicken tail, shrimp, salmon belly, chicken wings, ox tongue and squid together with two bowls of Japanese rice, two bowls of miso soup and two servings of vegetable salad.


Saturday, July 20, 2019

Mang Inasal honors Session Groceries’ Iloisa Romaraog-Diga







Amid sensational stories that often hog media headlines, it is always reaffirming to know about Filipinos who go the extra mile to champion the welfare of others. Aiming to honor the noteworthy contribution of Filipinos whose passion and commitment go beyond the call of duty, Mang Inasal therefore conceived the yearly Gawad PiliPinoy.


Mang Inasal Strategic Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido and Mang Inasal Marketing Head Aileen Natividad hand over the 2019 Gawad PiliPinoy trophy to Iloisa Romaraog-Diga who created the online platform, Session Groceries.

Now on its fourth year, the Gawad PiliPinoy is an annual recognition given by Mang Inasal to selfless, local modern-day heroes who use their skills and competence to push advocacies that create a positive impact on communities.



“The Gawad PiliPinoy was actually inspired by the Chicken Inasal, the top-selling branded grilled chicken of Mang Inasal, that has been known for its 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap. Gawad PiliPinoy awardees are Filipinos who passionately pursue advocacies on top of their respective day jobs or careers, and whose genuine concern for others have driven them to go out of their way to create meaningful impact on the lives of their fellowmen,” explained Mang Inasal Marketing Head Aileen Natividad.


6 fun ways to celebrate denim at SM




Catch celebrity brothers Kobe and Andre Paras on the cover of SM Shopmag this July as SM Supermalls celebrates denim month with fun denim deals and activities in 72 malls nationwide! 


(Photo courtesy of SM Shopmag)





You can never have too much of denim. From day to night, this fashion staple can make you look timeless or trendy. Take the whole squad to your favorite SM malls to shop and celebrate everything denim this July!


Friday, July 19, 2019

Get treats and discounts with Brother’s Back to School Treat and Switch to Tank promos!





Get the best of Brother with two awesome promos this season!





The rainy days coming means a downpour of amazing treats and discounts from Brother Philippines, a world leader in home and office imaging, as they bring back not one, but two promos for Brother customers this season!



From June to September, Brother is holding the Back to School Treat and Switch to Tank promos, featuring the Refill Tank System Series. The printers in this series are most ideal for home, school, and small/home office printer users



Thursday, July 18, 2019

HP Smart App: Manage printing tasks even when you’re out of the office





Nowadays, with technology and the internet, most start-up entrepreneurs are practically running their micro- and small-sized businesses from their smartphones. These individuals take advantage of the cloud to store and access their files and use the latest apps to manage everyday tasks.



One app that entrepreneurs will find helpful in boosting productivity is the HP Smart App which, when paired with HP inkjet printers, can help them take on and manage various printing tasks even while they are out of the office.



Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Fast-growing companies make Parkway Corporate Center their HQ in the Metro South






Location, financial advantages, and investment potentials are but some of the factors business owners and entrepreneurs consider when finding the ideal corporate headquarters in the metro.



This is why start-ups, growing companies, and even established firms have moved to or are considering the 32-story Parkway Corporate Center in Filinvest City, Alabang. Owning the property gives business owners the freedom to tailor fit their office space to their needs and spending plans, resulting in cost-efficiency and savings over time.






And with Parkway Corporate Center’s strategic location in the booming Metro South, handsome returns on investment is also guaranteed.


CNN Philippines rolls out extensive coverage plans for Duterte's 4th SONA






CNN Philippines rolls out an extensive, multi-platform coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte’s 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, starting at 6:00am. Halfway through the term of the Duterte Administration, the President will deliver his annual address at the Batasang Pambansa before newly elected members of the 18th Congress, dominated by the ruling PDP-Laban and its allies.  



The network’s award-winning journalists led by Pia Hontiveros and Pinky Webb will provide real-time and comprehensive coverage of the annual address with a mix of live news, special programs and in-depth interviews with key newsmakers.



Correspondents Joyce Ilas and Xianne Archangel will be across the opening of the 18th Congress ahead of the President’s annual address.  The network’s Malacañang correspondent Ina Andolong will be following the President’s movements all throughout the day. David Santos and Gerg Cahiles will be closely monitoring the security situation before, during, and after the speech. 



On the lighter side of the full-day ceremony, a photo essay chronicling President Duterte’s day, along with a collection of photos of various fashion pieces worn by guests during the SONA will also be shared on ‪CNNPhilippines.com/Life.


Thursday, July 11, 2019

Mang Inasal’s Palabok: your Solb sa Busog merienda buddy




Merienda at Mang Inasal has become more exciting with the introduction of the new Palabok!



Now made more satisfying with the added meat, Mang Inasal’s Palabok is really a good value for your money at Php59 for the solo serving.

With the prices of goods continually increasing, diners need not settle for whatever cheap fare they can find.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Nueva Vizcaya chef wins Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs' Edition Region II leg

 Jan Daryl Doculan from Nueva Vizcaya emerged as the winner of the Region II leg of Solane Kitchen Chefs' Edition, a nationwide cooking competition which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs. 

Doculan bested seven (7) other contestants from all over Region II with his winning dish, Dinakdakan. He garnished it with assorted achara, ensalada, toasted shallot, and candied calamansi. He will have the chance to qualify for the national competition round with a grand prize of P100,000 and a culinary trip to Japan. 

The Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition is sponsored by Midea, Jolly Heartmate, Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta, Masflex Cookware, King Sue, Anvil Publishing, Ajinomoto, King Sue, Philtranco, Fastcat, and Chef Plus.


Photo shows Doculan (fourth from left) with Solane marketing manager Valeri Villano and (L-R) Solane Kitchen Hero ambassador chef Sau del Rosario, Solane Kitchen Hero director Nancy Reyes-Lumen, and Region II judges Herminia Baby Reyes, and Lilibeth Rillera.




Maxicare makes healthcare more accessible to Ilonggos


In photo (L-R): Maxicare senior assistant vice president and group head of corporate sales Fiona Lava-Victoria, chief operating officer Nelissa Badal, president and CEO Christian Argos, Startek global COO Peter Martino, Startek Philippines COO Parikshat Nagpal, and Startek Philippines human resource vice president Ana Maria Magsaysay.


 Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently established its newest health pod in Startek Philippines, Inc., a call center and BPO in Iloilo, to ensure better access to healthcare services for its employees. The latest health pod is a fully automated system that manages patient-queuing, and makes gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate, and hassle-free. It offers convenient and time-saving way for employees to get their LOA (letter of authorization). The latest Maxicare health pod is located at Two Global Center, Megaworld Blvd, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.



For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph.


Friday, July 5, 2019

Engineering student wins grand prize at Ever Bilena's Big Beauty Challenge


Danlord Kim from Laguna took home a total of P70,000 cash and a trip for two to Phuket, Thailand in Ever Bilena’s The Big Beauty Challenge Year 3. Kim won the competition for his interpretation of the grand face-off theme, “Makeup Transformation”. The contest is organized annually by the local cosmetics company for makeup enthusiasts and professional make-up artists who must create a tutorial video on how to do a complete make-up look, following a specific theme, using only Ever Bilena products. 


Photo shows (L-R): second runner up Donald Ancayan, Ever Bilena marketing manager Olive Padilla, grand winner Danlord Kim, and first runner up AJ Castro.

Hong Kong Disneyland trip for Shop and Fly Promo winners

AXA Philippines, one of the country‘s leading insurers, in partnership with The SM Store, awarded an all-expense paid trip for two to Hong Kong Disneyland to lucky e-raffle winners of the recent Shop and Fly Promo. The winners, including Jeremy Albert Na Diego (in photo), also received AXA Philippines Personal Accident Insurance coverage worth P50,000.



With Diego and his companion in photo are (L-R) The SM Store Megacenter assistant branch manager Nelson D. Lutero, Jr., AXA Philippines financial partner Jessel Ladrillono, and AXA Philippines financial partner Michael Alamag.



 Among the stores that participated in the Shop and Fly promo, which was exclusive to SM Advantage Card holders, were The SM Store Pampanga, Clark (Pampanga), Baguio, Megacenter Cabanatuan (Nueva Ecija), Cauayan (Isabela), Rosales and Urdaneta (Pangasinan), Tarlac, Olongapo (Zambales), Marilao and Baliwag (Bulacan), Telabastagan, San Fernando (Pampanga), and Valenzuela. 


Tuesday, July 2, 2019

CASHALO MARKS A YEAR OF UNLOCKING FINANCIAL POTENTIAL FOR MILLIONS OF FILIPINOS

Serving Filipino consumers and businesses remains core to Cashalo’s mission as it celebrates its 1st anniversary, says Hamilton Angluben, General Manager.



Launched in May 2018 and designed around the principles of inclusion, responsibility, and transparency, the fintech firm is committed to improving the lives of Filipinos by empowering them with the tools and knowledge to nurture their financial well-being. “We are building a new equitable financial services infrastructure that unlocks economic opportunity for millions of unbanked and underserved Filipino consumers and businesses,” explains Angluben.




Building Financial Identities

With over 77% of Filipinos remaining unbanked and over 90% of adults with no access to a credit bureau, Cashalo saw an unprecedented opportunity to build solutions to help accelerate financial inclusion. The company uses alternative data to help more Filipinos build financial identities using their mobile devices and contribute to the local economy.


Converge ICT extends expansion in Baguio









In the photo are Converge ICT and BENECO executives (L-R): VJ Baraan, Converge Sales Area Head; JP Aguilar, Converge Sales Regional Head; Orange Ramirez, Converge Marketing Director, Engr. Rocky Aliping, BENECO President; Gerardo Versoza, BENECO Chairman; and Mike Maquiran, Converge National Sales Head.


Converge ICT Solutions (Converge ICT), a major provider of telecommunication and cable television services in the Philippines, had expanded its reach in the urban landscape Baguio.

Eating out is no longer a fear because there’s JolliSavers!



New ad in the JolliSavers horror parody series continues to dispel the fears of dining outside! The thought of eating out gets scarier by the day. Prices keep rising and won’t seem to stop, and that sweldo just won’t catch up to it. What should an ordinary Filipino do? You know those moments when you plan your budget for your lunch meal, but then someone else turns it into an utter nightmare with the four scariest words: ”kain tayo sa labas”?