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November 14, 2019

Announcing the official Philippine National Volleyball Team lineup for the 2019 SEA Games

The Philippine national men’s and women’s volleyball teams have released their official line-ups for the games, featuring a pool of talented professional and competitive players.

Here is a look at our Volleyball representatives eyeing a podium finish in the regional meet.

MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Joining the men’s national volleyball team are talented players who have made their mark in the sport. Headlining the team is a powerful trio collectively known as BAE (a playful acronym of their surnames), and their team captain John Vic de Guzman.

John Vic de Guzman

Men’s national volleyball team captain John Vic de Guzman is a stellar pro athlete with the PLDT Home Fibr Ultra Fast Hitters. He shot to prominence through his winning collegiate career, leading De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to an NCAA championship in Season 92, as well as earning the MVP honors along the way.

Bryan Bagunas

Bryan Bagunas is a collegiate MVP and Japan-based pro player. Bagunas led the Bulldogs to two UAAP championship runs and finished his storied collegiate career with two MVP titles. The 6-foot-5 athlete portrays his power on the court through his long wing-span and powerful spikes, taking his talents not only to the Philippine national team, but also to the Oita Miyoshi Weisse Adler volleyball club in Japan.

Alnakran “Ranran” Abdilla

Alnakran “Ranran” Abdilla is a standout pro from Tawi-Tawi, Mindanao. He is a BS Criminology graduate from DLSU-Dasmarinas, where he helped the team win three national championships from the Private Schools Athletic Association, two from the National Capital Region Athletic Association, and three from the Universities and Colleges Athletic Association. He currently plays in the Premier Volleyball League for the Philippine Air Force, in which he also serves as an airman 2^nd class. Folks in his hometown of Bongao revere him as a hero and a role model for the youth.

Marck Espejo

Marck Espejo is the country’s first ever “Mr. Volleyball,” proving himself a force to be reckoned with. Espejo’s crowning achievement is winning the Most Valuable Player in Ateneo de Manila University’s three consecutive championship seasons from UAAP Seasons 77 to 79, along with Rookie of the Year, Best Attacker, Best Server, and Best Scorer awards.

Together with Bagunas, Abadilla, Espejo, and De Guzman, the Men’s National Team, coached by Dante Alinsunurin, is completed by these talented players:

Francis Saura – Philippine Air Force
Kim Malabunga – Philippine Air Force
Ricky Marcos – Sta. Elena-NU Bulldogs
Esmilzo Polvorosa – Cignal HD Spikers
Jessie Lopez – Philippine Air Force
Ave Joshua Retamar – Sta. Elena-NU Bulldogs
Rex Intal – Cignal HD Spikers
Mark Alfafara – PLDT
Jack Kalingking – Philippine Navy
Joshua Umandal – PLDT

WOMEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM

The star-studded and jam-packed women’s team is headlined by the best and brightest volleyball stars of this generation. Led by Coach Cesael delos Santos, the team hopes to earn home-court advantage as they look to bring back the glory days of Philippine volleyball. Some of the headliners are:

Aby Maraño

A champion professional and collegiate MVP, women’s national team captain Aby Maraño plays with a burning passion under the mantra Beast Mode Don’t Care, or BMDC. Maraño shot to fame in her college days playing for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers, where she helped the team win an impressive three consecutive UAAP championships, earning two MVP awards along the way. Maraño has also had a successful pro career thus far, winning six championships in the Philippine Super Liga, five of which were with the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. With this dazzling resume of accolades under her belt, Maraño will be looking to lead the team in dominating the field at the 2019 SEA Games this November.

Alyssa Valdez

Alyssa Valdez, affectionately known as “The Phenom,” is one of the most popular athletes of her generation. She’s best known for her time as a star player of Ateneo de Manila University during her college days, where she unceasingly led her team to two UAAP and two Shakey’s V-League championships, as well as numerous individual awards for her amazing play, including three MVP awards. Valdez has also been a standout in donning the Philippine tri-color in international tournaments, as well as in her pro career, leading her current team the Creamline Cool Smashers to two Premier Volleyball League championships in 2018 and 2019.

Majoy Baron

Majoy Baron is another champion pro and collegiate MVP. She is truly unpredictable when she starts hitting it out on the court. She led the De La Salle University Lady Spikers to three consecutive UAAP championships, where she also won individual awards because of her commendable performance. Baron’s pro career is also flourishing, helping take the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers to five PSL championships, including the recently-concluded 2019 PSL Invitational Conference, in which she also won MVP. Baron is not new to international volleyball tournaments—just recently, she was named the Best Middle Blocker in the ASEAN Grand Prix held in Thailand and the Philippines.

Jia Morado

Jia Morado is an award-winning pro MVP and former college standout who has previous experience representing the Philippines in the SEA Games. During the recently concluded 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix, Morado made noise by setting the pace for the national team during its five-set victory against Vietnam. Netizens praised her outstanding performance, with some describing her playmaking as a “game changer.” Her pro career with the Creamline Cool Smashers has seen incredible accomplishments so far, with two Premiere Volleyball League championships playing for the club.

Completing the promising women’s national volleyball team in the 2019 SEA Games are:

Rhea Dimaculangan – Petron Tri-Activ Spikers
Ces Molina – Petron Tri-Activ Spikers
Eya Laure – Foton Tornadoes
Kalei Mau – F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Mylene Paat – Cignal HD Spikers
Jovelyn Gonzaga – Cignal HD Spikers, PacificTown-Army
Maddie Madayag – Choco Mucho
Mika Reyes – Petron Blaze Spikers
Dawn Macandili – F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Kath Arado – Generika-Ayala Lifesavers

Cheering as Sambansa in the 2019 SEA Games

Now that we know who will represent the Philippines at the SEA Games this November, don’t be shy to show your support! Both the men and women’s teams have been busy preparing with the help of various organizations and companies such as Rebisco, and they will need all the support they can get from their Filipino fans as our players look to play their best against the top talent of Southeast Asia and bring home the gold.

The volleyball tournament of the 2019 SEA Games will be held from November 28 to December 10 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Sports Complex, Manila.

For more info and updates on the Philippine national volleyball team, follow Rebisco Pilipinas on Facebook (facebook.com/RebiscoSambansa/), and on Twitter and Instagram at @RebiscoSambansa.

December 14, 2018

Rebisco is ready to take on the world Legacy snack maker is bringing Filipino delights to a global market

There’s nothing like food to make you feel at home.

For millions of Filipinos living or working all across the globe, a familiar flavor or a well-loved taste can instantly bring back fond memories and rekindle that warm, fuzzy feeling of comfort.

While most Filipino dishes can be recreated in any kitchen, some Pinoy staples require a bit more effort to find.

This is where Rebisco comes in.

The snack food giant has been doubling down on its international business, ‘invading’ key markets armed with delightful sweets and treats.

“Wherever there are Filipinos, we have a market for Rebisco products because our snacks represent a piece of home,” Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng said. “At the same time, the shared love for food is a universal language that transcends boundaries, languages and cultures. While we bring our diverse portfolio of products to a wider market, we also want to put the Philippines on the global map as a maker of world-class snacks.”

Spreading the love for Filipino-made snacks

Rebisco has been in the export business since early 2000, with key markets including China, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Myanmar. Among their top export brands are local favorites like Ding Dong, Hansel, Fudgee Barr, Rebisco Sandwich, Doowee Donut, Cupp Keyk and Choco Mucho.

According to Rebisco International Business Group Head Jonnel Mangubat, main consumers vary per export market. “For countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada, USA, and Taiwan the main consumers are our overseas Filipinos as these countries are top OFW and Filipino migrant destinations,” he said. “As for China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Myanmar, we primarily cater to the mainstream aka local consumers. Thus, our products could be found in their supermarkets and wholesalers where local consumers go to.”

Winning over local snack lovers

Marketing strategy varies, depending on the market. “We localize our portfolio and promotions based on the unique consumer needs per country,” Mangubat explained. “While some distributors directly approach us due to our company’s popularity, we mainly enter new markets through participation in international trade missions and food exhibits. As soon as we see market potential and product acceptance, as indicated primarily by consistent orders, we follow through with significant investment in sales and marketing initiatives in order to maximize the business potential.”

Manufacturing is a key success factor for Rebisco’s international business. In 2015, the legacy snack maker opened its Vietnam manufacturing facility, complete with a sales and marketing force. Mangubat added, “Vietnam’s strategic location in the region makes it an ideal manufacturing hub for businesses that want to penetrate the ASEAN markets. Its free trade agreements also make the country more attractive to investors because of the fewer tariffs and restrictions.”

The Vietnam plant produces cakes, biscuits, wafer and cream paste, for domestic and top export markets like China and Myanmar. Rebisco Vietnam has also recently begun export shipments to Hong Kong and Singapore. Mangubat noted that the total operations in Vietnam have steadily doubled its sales in the past five years, with the top-selling brands including Doowee, Krim Stix and Rebisco Extreme.

More reasons to celebrate

As Rebisco celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, the homegrown manufacturer of snack time favorites sees a bright future ahead for its international business.

Ng noted, “We’re optimistic about the sustained growth of our international operations. We continue to evolve with the changing needs of the market—both locally and globally. Good food never goes out of style. Regardless of where you’re from, there’s always a good reason to sit down and enjoy a snack.”

July 4, 2017

Alyssa Valdez with the Creamline Cool Smashers in Good Vibes Day with Fans

Alyssa Valdez

Members of the volleyball team Creamline Cool Smashers had a field day spending time with their beloved fans and supporters on what was dubbed Good Vibes Day held recently at Gerry’s Grill, Tomas Morato in Quezon City.

Led by team captain and star player Alyssa Valdez, the Cool Smashers enjoyed taking photos, signing shirts, making fan signs and videos, and just spending time with the very people cheering for them on and off the court. There were fifty lucky fans selected from the Creamline Creamy Ice Cream Facebook Fanpage who came in their Creamline shirts, bringing their usual happy, good vibes.

Observing how the specially created fans day went, everybody was in a good mood, reflecting the positive vibes associated with the team spirit and crowd-drawing fan support that have characterized the campaign of the Cool Smashers right off the bat.

Fans expressed their admiration for the Cool Smashers in various ways like giving them special gifts, posing for pictures, and addressing the team with sincere praises.

The Cool Smashers, one of the exciting teams formed and playing for the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), finished third place in the just concluded Reinforced Conference. They debuted last April 30, kicking off their very first campaign that turned out to be a brilliant showcase of what they can do to give more credence to the league and the community that breathes on the sport of volleyball in this part of the globe.

“We appreciate the support of our fans and we dedicate this day to them,” said import Laura Schaudt who, together with co-import Kuttika Kaewpin, had to leave for home that same day.

The two imports practically saved the best for last in their fun days as players for Creamline. They had a good time with their teammates and their fans who showed everyone how loyal and expressive they are in their support of their favorite team. They told everyone they had a fun experience in Manila playing for Creamline. It won’t come as a surprise if they’d be back for another tour of duty.

Clearly, Valdez, awarded Most Valuable Player for the conference, is the heart and soul of the team. Yet, the fans showed up to let everybody know that each Creamline player is as special as anyone in the team. Valdez herself acknowledged that she couldn’t perform well without her teammates delivering the goods for the team’s welfare.

‘We would like to thank everyone who supported us since Day 1. Our fans are keeping up with the good vibes that fuel our team every step of the way,” she stated.

The Creamline Cool Smashers are expected to perform even better in the next conference as they gel even more as a team of talented and dedicated players, with a fan base growing by the day.

Playing alongside Valdez are her teammates Pau Soriano, Coleen Bravo, Ces Racraquin, Joyce Palad, Alex Cabanos, Janet Serafica, Aerieal Patnongon, Jonalyn Ibisa, Jema Galanza, Jamela Suya, and Ivy Remulla.

The Creamline Cool Smashers were formed with the backing of iconic brand Rebisco that has long been supporting volleyball in the country.

The Good Vibes Day saw the players giving Rebisco gift bags to their fans, sharing cool moments in the special photo booth installed at the venue, chatting with the media representatives who graced the event, and jamming with everyone singing their hearts out.

September 21, 2015

Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song; Combi hits all the right notes!

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Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song was launched last September 10, 2015 and presents the winners of the weekly themes and media friends trooped to the well-known URBN Bar & Kitchen in Bonifacio Global City. The fun party was hosted by costplayer and model Alodia Gosiengfiao.

Alodia Gosiengfiao

Made utilizing the multitude of video sound clips submitted, was matched with a video that fully highlighted how unusual combinations can give an amazing result.

We enjoyed as we witnessed that unrelated things be combined into something really big and fun for an amazing result. The many fans of Rebisco's Combi crackers found out when they participated in the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song!

People were encouraged to send in video sound clips that matched the weekly themes. These clips were intended to be used in an extraordinary song in which all clips would be combined. Held from June 5 to July 25, 2015, for each time period, the best clips were selected and rewarded with cool Humlan headphones from notable audio specialist Urbanears.

Overwhelming with the result, in just over a month, more than 500 video sound clips had been received, comprising a wide range of interesting and creative sound bites from sources ranging from household items to animals and even body parts! The best, however, was yet to come.

The song was revealed amid much fanfare in an event filled with fun games and music by the Buganda Drumbeaters and popular electronica maven Kat DJ. The charming and lively host for that evening was Alodia Gosengfiao, a fixture in the local cosplay scene who is also known to effortlessly create quirky and eye-catching combinations of her own.

The lively host closed the event by asking everyone to tune in for more Combi surprises, leaving attendees eagerly awaiting this. The fun continued after as Kat DJ's beats brought people to the dance floor to groove to her unique musical creations.

During this event, all guests and media just goes to show how unusual things can be combined for an amazing result. In that way, it was just like Combi, in which crackers, wafers and filling or cookies, wafers and filling are combined for a snack that is truly amazing and definitely delicious!

To stay updated with all the Combi fun, Like the Combi Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/thegreatcombi.nation) and follow the Combi Instagram account (instagram.com/combi_nation)

October 18, 2014

Grab a pack of crackers and go #CrackerCatchin' crazy moments!

Hansel Crackers is best consumed by sharing with friends, families, officemates and others. Hansel Crackers. The only snack that feeds the fun.

Rebisco Hansel Crackers held a CrackerCatchin promo last month, #crackercatchin video contest. The participants make a 15-sec video of themselves and their friends doing the best version of a Hansel Cracker Catch using Instagram or any other video recording app/device.

Kariz Anne Dumagsang #CrackerCatchin grand winner got her P25,000.

The culminating event of Hansel Cracker Catchers last Saturday, October 11, 2014 was held in Market Market, Taguig. After presentation of the craziest entries, the Grand prize winner was announced.