Akita Epson Completes New Printhead Factory - New Plant to Triple Inkjet Printhead Production Capacity

Akita Epson Corporation, a group company of Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson"), has held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new factory. Epson invested approximately 3.4 billion yen on the construction of the plant, which will triple Akita Epson's current printhead production capacity. Construction began in October 2015 and the new plant went online earlier this month.

Epson provides printers and services based on original Micro Piezo inkjet technology to customers in the home, office, commercial, and industrial markets. The printheads produced at the new Akita Epson factory will be the core devices to be used in Epson's high-capacity ink tank printers and business inkjet printers.

Epson’s high-capacity ink tank printers meet the needs of customers for low-cost prints with genuine Epson print quality. Initially launched in October 2010, sales of these products had reached as many as 15 million units worldwide as of June 2016. The office market is also seeing annual growth in demand for high-speed business inkjet printers that produce outstanding image quality at a lower cost per print and lower energy consumption than laser printers.

"Akita Epson is an important domestic production site with advanced technological capability and a close working relationship with Epson's corporate R&D function," said Takashi Mitsui, president of Akita Epson. "We make a significant contribution to the manufacturing capability of the entire Epson Group, sharing with Epson's overseas manufacturing plants the technical expertise we have gained from manufacturing core devices. By using Epson's original production equipment and automating and rationalizing production lines, the new plant will further raise our production capability."

Epson is committed to advancing its original technologies and to delighting customers by exceeding their expectations with products and services based on original core devices.

Inkjet printer printheads

Micro Piezo printheads eject droplets of ink via mechanical pressure. This mechanical pressure is created when piezoelectric elements in the print heads contract in response to an applied voltage. Two main characteristics set Epson's technology apart from other inkjet printing systems. The first is that Micro Piezo printing systems do not use heat to eject the ink droplets. The second is that they precisely control the volume of ink contained in each ink droplet.

For more information about Epson's technologies, please visit the following web site: http://global.epson.com/innovation/

Okay na si Lolo: Coca-Cola Agos Program brings renewed hope to war survivor

Agos Gravity-Fed Systems bring water from natural springs on higher grounds down to reservoirs near beneficiary communities like Barangay del Pilar in Baao, Camarines Sur.

Japanese airplanes were dropping bombs across Pili, Camarines Sur. People in the city fled the plains and went to different areas to save themselves, to save their families. Some ran to the fields, while the others decided to settle and create homes near or at the mountains. However, the safety of one’s life had a price to pay: there was no water.

Barangay Del Pilar is one of the communities that cradled the families who escaped the horrors of those bombings. Located at the upper section of the mountain in Baao, Camarines Sur, it is divided into three zones. As of 2014, it has become home to a total of 75 households, with a population of 384.

Lolo Cenederio Lopez, 74, spent most of his younger years hiking five kilometers away from his home to fetch water. Now that he no longer has the same strength and endurance to carry containers on his shoulders, Lolo Cenederio is more than thankful to have easily accessible water in his community. 

Among the residents is Cenederio Lopez. He is 74 years old, lives alone, and has never left Del Pilar since he was born. More than knowing the barangay like the back of an old friend’s hand, he never imagined in his lifetime that water would someday become easily available to them.

“It was really a sacrifice just to fetch water,” Lolo Cenederio shares. He recalls that it was a daily dilemma for most of his life, rooting back to when he was still a child. Whenever his family would run out of water, his father and older brothers would be up before the crack of dawn to fetch water with their containers and a carabao. Years later, it was still a problem, and it became part of the routine that Lolo Cenderio became accustomed to. 

Because of his old age, he could no longer hike the way he did when he was younger. What he would do is to buy a water container worth PhP20 from his neighbors, however, this exchange came with a price, he still needed to do an hour’s worth of walking. The situation was simple: he either walked and carried the containers on his shoulders, or there would be no water at all. 

The trip down from del Pilar was difficult since it would require roughly nine kilometers to the city proper of Baao and back, or a 5-kilometer hike on stiffer, more slippery and underdeveloped roads. Many times, safety was compromised in order to get water for taking a bath or for drinking. If none of the options were available, the community would wait and pray for the clouds to get dark and for rain to fall down on grateful residents. The longest time that the barangay went without any rain was about five months.

But finally, after centuries of depending on distant water sources, the dangerous and taxing travel was reduced from hours to just a few minutes away. Through the efforts of the community and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, they paved the way for getting water without compromising the safety of the people.

Coca-Cola Philippines, through the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, and its partners have established the Agos Program to provide sustainable water access to water-deprived communities. Through Agos, residents of Barangay del Pilar in Baao, Camarines Sur became recipients of an Agos Gravity-Fed System, which brings water from natural springs on higher grounds down to a reservoir near the beneficiary community.

“I am extremely thankful to God, our barangay captain, and Coca-Cola Foundation for producing a project like this. Without them, we would not have water to drink,” Lolo Cenederio said. He added that instead of paying PhP20 per container, it has been reduced to just PhP2. It is a blessing that he no longer needs to hike or pay a large amount just to get water. 

For some, the project of Coca-Cola may just be a simple relocation of a resource, but Barangay del Pilar residents, it only proves that there is hope, there is love, and there is happiness.

The Company is also engaged in sustainability projects that aim to help economically empower women, and nourish the youth of today to build better and stronger communities of tomorrow.


Okay na si Lolo:  Coca-Cola Agos Program brings renewed hope to war survivor
by Ma. Teriz S. Castro,

University of Sto. Tomas Journalism Society

About The Coca-Cola Company:

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

This Holiday Gift Idea : The Limited Edition Scraper Mixer Pro™ in Cranberry

Create your own holiday goodies cakes, biscuits, bread and pastries truly scrumptious and overwhelmingly satisfying by preparing it professionally in the comforts of your own home kitchen or even at your bread shop. The Scraper Mixer Pro™ (BEM800) from Breville, Australia’s top kitchen brand, has come out with a limited edition Cranberry color. 

Guaranteed to add excitement to your kitchen the new Scraper Mixer Pro™ Cranberry has the same powerful and effective efficiency. Engage the “Planetary” Mixing Action in its 4.7-liter mixing bowl with handle to replicate the mixing action used in patisseries and bakeries and get evenly-mixed batter, creamy icing and pliable dough. 

You can also adjust its 12 pre-programmed settings from slow kneading to rapid whipping and aerating, and use the count up and down kitchen timer with pause function to achieve that precise mixing result. 

The Scraper Mixer Pro™ Cranberry with its die-cast metal mixer body and stainless steel bowl also comes with extra wide attachments, such as the standard flat beater, wire whisk, dough hook and Breville’s innovation—the Scraper Beater, all for P27,000. 

The product is available online through Breville’s webstore (THE WOW STORE) and on display at selected outlets within Metro Manila. Purchase the Scraper Mixer Pro™ until December 31 and get a FREE 5Q extra bowl. This Christmas promo is available for cash & straight card transactions. 

For more about Breville products, visit www.breville.com.ph or on Facebook.com/ brevillephilippines

Jollibee Yum Burger’s new digital campaign introduces Pinoy millennials’ ‘Framily’

Jollibee, the number one family fast food chain, has coined the term “Framily” in its newly launched Jollibee Yum Burger made-for-digital video, to refer to a group of Pinoy millennial best friends who have come to embrace each other like real members of their family. Thus the term “framily” – friends who are like family to each other.

The Jollibee Yum Burger video portrays how Pinoy millennials have such a time-tested bond with each other that they take on roles akin to family members: May kumu-kuya (plays the role of a brother), uma-ate(an elder sister), nagpapaka-mommy (mom), at tumi tita (aunt).

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These family-like roles are depicted in moments like when eating their favorite Yum Burger, whose langhap-sarap patty that’s made with 100% pure beef have been loved by generations of youth.

For these Pinoy millennials, friendships that are 100% tested remain unsurpassed. And when it comes to food favorites, they patronize those which, like their friendships, have been time-tested and passed their discriminating taste buds, just like the best-tasting Jollibee Yum Burger.

“Despite being exposed to the fast-paced, ever-evolving culture and lifestyle these days, millennials still value consistency and the unique character in relationships and things that have stood the test of time and remained constant,” said Kent C. Mariano, Jollibee Assistant Vice President for Marketing.

“For them, there is nothing like 100% samahan, at 100% sarap na maasahan,” he added.

Enjoy 15% Off On Weekend Shopping At Lazada With Citi Credit Cards

Come Saturday and Sunday, skip the crowds at the malls and let your fingers do the shopping using the Lazada App or at Lazada.com.ph. Get 15% off your purchase or a maximum of P500 discount when you shop using the Lazada Philippines Smartphone Mobile App.

Make sure to pay with your Citi credit card and key in the code “CITIAPPWEEKEND” to avail of the discount. If you prefer to shop via their website, you can still enjoy 10% off or a maximum of P500 discount via www.lazada.com.ph.

This time, use the code “CITIWEEKEND” with your Citi card. Promotion will run until January 31, 2017 so take advantage of this for your holiday shopping too!

For more information, visit www.citibank.com.ph/lovetoclick or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline

Petron launches Euro 5 in the Philippines

After successfully launching a full range of locally-produced Euro 4 fuels almost a year ago, the country’s leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another breakthrough in fuels technology with the introduction of the Blaze 100 Euro 5 – the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country. 

Blaze 100 Euro 5 contains has significantly less sulfur, 10 ppm (parts per million) compared to other Euro 4 fuels (50 ppm). It is 500% cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It also has less benzene (less than 1% of volume) – a known carcinogen – compared to the Philippine standard which allows up to 2% by volume in gasoline. It is now available nationwide. 

High sulfur levels in fuel, when combined with water vapor, can harm the environment and cause corrosive wear on valve guides and cylinder liners, leading to premature engine failure. 

With significantly low sulfur content and advanced additives technology, the high-performance Blaze 100 Euro 5 delivers the following benefits:

• Optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives;
• Exceptional engine cleanliness because of its high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additive;
• Better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and
• Lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.

While Blaze 100 Euro 5 is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles, other vehicles will get the same power and improved fuel economy because of its special formulation. 

“Petron is proud to introduce another revolutionary fuel specially formulated for Philippine driving conditions,” Petron President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said. “With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, and reduced emissions. 

“We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” Mr. Ang added. 

Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 was “road-tested” recently as the official fuel of the Philippine Leg of the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4/SEA) Championship at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. 

First introduced back in-late 2010, PETRON BLAZE 100 is the first and only gasoline in the country with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 100. With 100 octane, it has exceptional resistance to "engine knocking" that results in uneven fuel burn, greater fuel consumption, and even engine damage. 

Petron Corporation is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines and is a leading player in the Malaysian market. It has a combined refining capacity of 268,000 barrels-per-day and produces a full range of world-class fuels and petrochemicals. It has over 2,8oo service stations where it retails gasoline and diesel. Petron is dedicated and passionate about its vision to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the energy sector and its derivative businesses. 

Please visit us at www.petron.com for more information.

Choose to flow your best with Wilkins Pure

Sometimes young adults have it rough as they face so many changes and choices in their lives. They are now at the stage where they play multiple roles, explore and encounter new many opportunities and possibilities, all so they could finally find where they can fit in or where their best selves lie. That’s why it’s guidance and assurance is important for them to have in their times on doubt and unsurety.

When the makers of Wilkins Distilled, the country’s most trusted water brand by moms, recently re-launched Wilkins Pure purified water with a new tagline ‘Choose to flow your best,’ the brand sets to inspire and encourage these young bloods to be the best they can be through the choices that they make. This starts with the water that they drink as hydration always plays a key role in keeping one’s body and mind in condition.

With Wilkins Pure, young adults are assured of the quality and safety of their drinking water, which goes through a certified world class purification process, helping them stay refreshed, focused, active and healthy as they take on the tides and decide how they set the course of their futures.

“Being in my best and healthiest is important to me especially because I am a student, a DJ and an aspiring model, all in one. That’s why I choose to say no to limitations and fears, because I know the best doesn’t come from staying inside the comfort zone.” – Jodilly Pendre, 23, international model and Asia’s Next Top Model Season 2 first runner-up. 

“ I’m lucky enough to be able to do what I love the most...[but making] choices is never easy especially when I need to choose between balancing out time and responsibilities as an entrepreneur and my passion for active sports and being an avid wakeboarder... still I choose to learn and grow for my future even when I make a few wrong turns... ” – Carlo Gonzales, 24, fitness enthusiast. 

“[It’s] hard when I make choices since I based my decision for the long run and not the short-term. It takes getting used to…but I choose to try [and keep trying] until I achieve success in my career. Simply giving up is not an option for me!” – Tola Orendain, 23, marketing associate and model. 

“I choose to see possibilities that help me see through difficult situations because keeping an opened mind makes me see that anything is possible especially when someone tells me I can’t go places.” – Hans Weiser, 23, Brazilian model. 

“Mistakes and flaws are part of growth. It’s okay not to follow the plans from A to B, but what’s most important is the drive to actually see through the end of your dreams. That’s why I do what I can and choose to be positive with making the right decisions.”– Hye Won Jang, 24, model, blogger and digital influencer. 

“When you travel a lot, you need to be careful with decisions especially when you’re in a unfamiliar or foreign ground and meeting new people. But what’s nice about traveling back to the places you’ve been is having a warm welcome…what’s even nicer though is having people you love and care about support and help you through you no matter whenever and wherever you are. That’s why I make sure I choose true friends who I know will be there for me no matter what.”– Daniel Diniz, 26, Brazilian model. 

“ In life you need to be focused and to be more determined to do what you want. That’s why I choose to take on challenges so I can be stronger with each one I face...” – Jasmine Maierhofer, 24, supermodel. 

“As a model and an influencer, people look up to me. That’s why I always push myself to be my best because I believe we can do better every time. But taking care of yourself is always the first step to achieving that…One of the things you can do is drinking safe purified water as it helps replenish you and make you feel good from within. And if you feel good, you look good. If you look good, you win! That’s why I choose to flow my best in everything with Wilkins Pure. ” – LA Aguinaldo, 23, SM Youth member and social media influencer.

Adding to the commitment of The Coca-Cola Company to reduce the carbon footprint of all its products, Wilkins Pure is now bottled in even more environmentally-friendly PET bottles. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food application, the new PET bottles of Wilkins Pure uses 24 percent less plastic than previous and is therefore safer (and lighter).

As the world opens to you with new and wider opportunities, don’t forget to make the right choices and choose the ones that will lead you to flow your best with Wilkins Pure purified water.

SM Cares presents annual benefit show that gives cheer to more PWDs

More independent and non-government organizations advocating the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWD) joined this year’s benefit concert dubbed “Pamaskong Handog for PWDs” organized by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD). This annual event is a project coordinated with SM Cares, which is SM Supermalls’ corporate social responsibility arm.

Held for the 3rd year in a row at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura, this year’s concert saw participation from more organizations that include Alyansa ng May Kapansanang Pinoy (Akap-Pinoy), Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP), Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (DSAPI), ADHD Society of the Philippines, Physicians for Peace, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, among others. The concert is held every year to coincide not only with the celebration of Christmas, but of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities recognized by the United Nations.

The 2016 Pamaskong Handog for PWDs gave holiday cheer through live performances by Jose Mari Chan, Jun Polistico, Jun “Mr. Shooli” Urbano, and the Rockin’ 60s Band. 

“Most of the PWDs who saw the show come from the under-privileged sector of society. They do not regularly experience concerts like this, and this is an opportunity for them to feel the true meaning of sharing this Christmas – and on the International Day of PWDs at that,” said Manuel Agcaoili, president of PFRD.

Mr. Agcaoili also shared that there was a bigger audience this year because of the participation of more NGOs. PWD members came to enjoy the concert all the way from Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Pangasinan and Bicol.

SM has been known to give full support to various PWD groups in the Philippines. Aside from its annual Christmas presentation for PWDs, the mall company has been hosting events such as the Freedom Walk with Akap-Pinoy, Angels Walk with ASP, and Happy Walk with DSAPI.

Say ‘Merry Christmas’ with Goldilocks

There are many ways to give someone a very merry Christmas, and a good lot of them may involve some Goldilocks Christmas delights.

Start off the celebrations with the Goldilocks Christmas Greeting Cake, complete with a sugary Christmas train with Santa at the helm! Perfect for your office Christmas parties or any other pot-luck get-togethers.

For your Noche Buena feast, make the Chunky Choco Cake the centerpiece. Cap your Christmas dinner with this delicious rocky road cake bursting with marshmallows, chocolate chips and cashew nuts, made even special with a choco mousse filling!

As for your nephews and nieces, give them the sweetest Aguinaldo—Goldilocks’ Choco Lollipops. It’s available in different Christmas designs for that extra festive feel and, of course, can satisfy every kid’s sweet tooth.

Finally, if you need last minute Kris Kringle gifts, why not get a box of brownies? Goldilocks' brownies come in a box of 6 brownie varieties: Butterscotch, Brownie with Mallows, Marble, Brownie with Rice Crispies and Raisins, Hazelnut Brownie with Tiramisu, and Triple Chocolate Brownie flavors! You can even get a box just for yourself. 

And hey, if you can’t think of anything else to give this Christmas, you can’t go wrong with a box of delicious Fruit Cake from Goldilocks!

What are you waiting for? These Christmas delights from Goldilocks are only available until January 3, so visit your nearest Golidlocks Bakeshop to sweeten your Holidays! 

For more information, visit the Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph! 

Merry Christmas!

Catch the electrifying performances of ‘Le Grand Cirque’ at the Big Dome this Christmas

The greatest show in town at The Big Dome, Le Grand Cirque’s Christmas Spectacular will be the most magical show you’ll ever see.

Le Grand Cirque is a big-scale circus production that features a group of world-class performers and artists that come from Europe, Canada, China and the UK.

The Araneta Center has always brought a lot of firsts to Filipino audiences, and it’s no different this year as it stages the first-ever “Le Grand Cirque” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in December.

A show that will keep you on the edge of your seat, “Le Grand Cirque” lets audiences feel the thrill of death-defying stunts and unbelievable acts as in a spectacular show families can enjoy this Yuletide season.

Direct from Las Vegas and touted as the greatest show in town, “Le Grand Cirque” promises to give high-octane family entertainment with its mesmerizing display of impossible feats of agility and strength.

It is a big-scale circus production that features a group of world-class performers and artists that come from Europe, Canada, China and the UK. 

Combining comedy and high-risk acrobatics, the dynamic and engaging circus show has enamored audiences all over the world. “Le Grand Cirque” mixes traditional circus acts with modern theatrical techniques to seamlessly convey a narrative or theme. It is packed with thrilling action and humor leaving its viewers, young or old, watching with bated breath.

The amazing show will feature a series of jaw-dropping routines like a Russian swing, where acrobats do impressive high jumps as they are tossed from one large floor-mounted swing to another.

Acrobats and contortionists will gracefully perform high in the air and on-stage, thrilling audiences with various acts involving suspended aerial cubes, high bars, and hanging poles. Trapeze artists will also showcase their gymnastic skills with beautifully choreographed aerial stunts.

Fire-breathers, hoopers, jugglers, and strongmen will also show off their skills alongside clowns that bounce along the sides of the stage.

It is going to be an exciting visual display of talent mixed with an amusing play of lights and music that perfectly set the mood for every act. It also promises an extravaganza of action and spectacular choreography as well as colorful and elaborate costumes. 

Sure to capture the thrill and excitement that Christmas brings, “Le Grand Cirque” shows will run from December 25, 2016 to January 3, 2017 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. For more information, visit Ticketnet website at www.ticketnet.com.ph or call its hotline at 911-5555.

No-Fail Classic Holiday Dessert Recipes from Jolly Cow Condensada

For the season of feast and festivities, nothing beats the classic and decadent Filipino desserts. Find joy and comfort from these incredibly affordable recipes that’s made creamier and perfectly sweeter with Jolly Cow Condensada, the all-time favorite dessert ingredient to round out your holiday meal.

Fiesta Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 can Jolly Cow Condensada

1 can (850g) Jolly Tropical Fruit Cocktail, drained well

1 cup Shredded fresh buco (young coconut)

1 cup Nata de coco, drained well

1 cup Jolly Peach halves, drained well

1 cup Pineapple tidbits, drained well

1 cup Slices of fresh fruits like apple and seedless grapes (optional)

½ cup Cheese, diced (optional)

1 can All-purpose cream

Garnish:

1 cup Mini marshmallows (optional)

Jolly Maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions:

1. Drain all the water from the cans of the fruit ingredients.

2. Combine all ingredients (except for the marshmallow and cherries) in a large mixing bowl and blend well.

3. Place in a container and chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

4. Serve with mini marshmallow as garnish on top and put a cherry if desired.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Pinoy Leche Flan

Ingredients:

1 can (390g) of Jolly Cow Condensada

1 can (370ml) evaporated milk

10 egg yolks

1 teaspoon of grated dayap or lemon peel

1 cup of white sugar

Procedure:

1. Put sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over low fire until the sugar caramelizes.

2. Pour the caramelized sugar equally into three llaneras. Evenly coat the caramelized sugar on the bottom of the llanera. Set aside.

3. In a bowl, gently mix together the Jolly Cow Condensada, evaporated milk, egg yolks and the grated dayap. Make sure to gently mix so as not to create bubbles on the mixture.

4. Gently and evenly pour the mixture on the llaneras containing the caramelized sugar.

5. Cover each llanera with aluminum foil.

6. Steam for about 30 minutes or until firm (steaming time may depend on the thickness of the llanera).

7. Cool and then refrigerate.

Tip: You can tell when the leche flan is fully cooked by inserting a knife in the middle of the mixture--if the knife comes clean, it is fully cooked. 

Makes three llaneras. 

Jolly Cow Condensada is available in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide. 

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino homes, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. Learn more at www.flyacecorp.com.

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Jason Magbanua shoot a Wedding Prenup Video Using ASUS' Flagship Smartphone the new Zenfone 3 Deluxe

A prenup video shoot with a smartphone? Master Storyteller Jason Magbanua put ASUS' latest premium flagship smartphone to the test

ASUS Philippines makes the impossible a reality with its game-changing technology. Together with the master storyteller, Jason Magbanua, ASUS sets the bar for incredible possibilities. 

Watch the video to find out: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph/videos/10150753839204957/

Words from the Master Storyteller

“Steph and Francis’ love story stood out from the pack of most entries sent. It was a treat getting to know them over Japanese and discussing the approach of how to tell their story best via video. 

It’s essential for us to really get into the meat of the narrative to pick out details and to focus on the essential, "said Jason Magbanua.

To create an incredible love story, an incredible amount of research and work must be done. Steph and Francis were worlds apart in background, culture, personality and geography. They couldn’t be any more different.

And there’s the rub - what makes them tick? what makes the relationship work?” 

Click play and find out:https://www.facebook.com/jasonmagbanuafilms/videos/10154156831380886/

Add Extra Cheer to Your Holiday Toast with Franzia

The most wonderful time of the year is finally just around the corner, and what is a better way to celebrate the festive season than to open a box of Franzia for every gathering. With the classy packaging of the three liter wine, a box of Franzia would already be more than perfect to share with friends in a small sized office, with your Christmas party barkada or a family reunion during Noche Buena.

Made from the finest grapes in California USA and known as the world’s best-selling wine, Franzia’s innovative Smart Tap technology amps up its freshness and quality that make the wine fresh and delicious up to its last glass. 

Much more, Franzia is also a classy hamper centerpiece to give to all the important people on your Christmas gift list. Franzia also offers a bottle of wine in 750ml, aside from the Franzia box, which is equivalent to three liter bottle of wine, that could serve more than twenty-five wine glasses.

Whether you choose California Red or Chillable Red, Franzia Wines provide value and pleasure out of these two selections. 

Take a cue from these recommendations on what best Franzia wine to take to your holiday shindigs:

Best wine for the meat connoisseurs. 

Smooth, easy and wonderfully balanced, Franzia California Red Wine possesses ripe and juicy blackberry and cherry flavors that ends with a crisp, clean finish. A delicious pair to rich and flavorful beef, pork, and pasta dishes, it also surprisingly blends well with sweet-spicy sauces. 

Best wine for a laid-back dinner.

Sexy but not stuffy and punctuated with a sweet cherry flavor, Chillable Red Wine is best enjoyed on dreariest days and also perfect for a cool cocktail. Pairing it with any salad, seafood or dessert will show more of its high flavor and strong finish. From big to simple events, it’s a wine that’s perfect for a relaxing night or chilling with friends. 

Ideal for special occasions and as a heartwarming surprise to your loved ones this holiday season, Franzia wines are a standout from the food-gift crowd.

Thousands of youth in Philippines to join regional Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build campaign

Annual campaign rallies young people to speak out, raise funds and build decent homes

Housing organization, Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), announces today its 2017 launch of Young Leaders Build. The campaign is Habitat’s largest youth movement in the Asia-Pacific region. Organized for the sixth consecutive year, the regional campaign is driven by dynamic and socially responsible youth to ensure decent housing for all in a region where one in eight people live in slums, according to the United Nations. 

The Philippines is currently facing a housing crisis with 5.5 million Filipino families lacking access to their own safe, decent home. 

“At Habitat, we aim to serve these families in need by partnering with others to build better communities, and a better nation – together. We believe the best way to face this crisis is work alongside the next generation of empowered youth leaders who are socially conscious and energetic to volunteer, fundraise and advocate for poverty alleviation,” Charlie Ayco, HFHP Managing Director and CEO said. 

HFHP has engaged more than 1.2 million volunteers in the past fiscal year, which garnered more than 2.5 million volunteer hours and the organization looks forward to engaging even more youth volunteers through the Young Leaders Build campaign in the coming months. 

The Young Leaders Build was first pioneered more than a decade ago by Alexandra Eduque, Founder and Chairwoman of the Habitat Youth Council, who kick-started the project as a national effort. Now, due to the campaign’s successes, it is now a global youth movement. 

“We look forward to this years Young Leaders Build to be more empowering to the youth and more transforming for the families and communities we serve,” Ayco added. 

In the coming months, youth, celebrities, schools and corporate supporters will volunteer, raise funds and lend their voices to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Events planned across the region include workshops, rallies, runs, volunteer trips, a youth forum, an advocacy grant program and a Twitter party.

The multi-month Young Leaders Build campaign will culminate on 22 April 2017 with thousands of young people taking part in simultaneous activities across Asia-Pacific. These include house building, school cleaning, fundraising events, and advocating for decent housing on social media.

The campaign in the past year (2016 campaign video link) saw a record 2,448,914 supporters from 16 countries and one Special Administrative Region in the Asia-Pacific region. Volunteers worked on 420 houses, and served 7,620 families. The campaign raised US$ 1.6 million to enable families to have a decent place to live. 

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About Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build

Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build brings together youth from across the Asia-Pacific region in support of affordable housing for everyone. Young people volunteer, fundraise and lend their voices to help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. The campaign motivates youth to take the lead in building homes and communities, on a Habitat build site and/or online through their social networks.

About Habitat for Humanity Philippines 

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The Christian housing organization has become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 70 countries. In the Philippines since 1988, Habitat for Humanity has supported more than 140,000 people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitat.org.ph.

The Stunning Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel Takes Top Title at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards!

Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel was excited and honoured to be awarded yet another prestigious accolade by the internationally respected World Luxury Hotel Awards. Heralded for the second year in a row as the number one ‘Luxury New Hotel’, the picture perfect beachside hotel gives Conde NastTraveler’s ‘Most Beautiful Island in the World’ yet another top title to be proud of!

The recent award is certainly not Villa Caemilla’s first – shortly after opening, in 2015 the hotel fought off some of the best establishments on the planet and won their first prestigious accolade at the Boutique Hotel Awards, for the much-coveted ‘Best Newcomer’ award. Soon after, they took top spot at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, winning ‘New Luxury Hotel’ and ‘Hotel of the Year’ awards. Earlier this year the hotel got listed as one of the World’s Best Bars and won “Best Boutique Hotel of Year 2016” with the ‘Luxury Travel Guide’ awards. 

The globally recognized World Luxury Hotel Awards took place on 29 October, 2016. Wellknown in the industry for giving recognition to top hotels for exceptional service and world-class facilities, a panel of hospitality professionals chooses nominees, and a wider audience votes for the award winners. Villa Caemilla was delighted to have been voted into the top spot for the second time in a row!

The tropical island of Boracay, Philippines, is famous for its stunning four-kilometre stretch of powder-soft sand that is White Beach. The island (one of 7,641 in the country) has been recognized as the most beautiful island in the world by global media. 

One of the few boutique hotels on Boracay Island, Villa Caemilla is located on the gorgeous beachfront of tranquil Station 3. Surrounded by white sand, palm trees and the beautiful azure ocean, the views from the hotel are breath taking.

Stylish yet intimate, the hotel boasts 39 luxury rooms and a bar/restaurant that is a gastronome’s delight –listen to mellow live music while sipping on Happy Hour cocktails, or relax on the ergonomic beach loungers. The highly trained team providesa world-class service and you can enjoy a global culinary experience with a delightful Filipino twist.

Guests enjoy myriad activities like boat trips, kite surfing and snorkelling, and right on the doorstep of Villa Caemilla is some of the best diving in the world! All this combinedwith the comfort of the hotel makes Villa Caemilla the perfect place for a life-changing tropical holiday.

Says Villa Caemilla’s Resort Manager, Wesley van der Voort:

 “The Villa Caemilla Family couldn’t be more proud about winning multiple awards since our opening. We have created a family of different nationalities, learning everyday about what our guests want to experience and adjusting to this on a daily basis. We could not be more proud and happy with our team.”