Cebu Pacific unveils flavors of the world in new inflight menu

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CEB partners with Miascor Catering for unique inflight meal selection

Cebu Pacific has teamed up with MIASCOR Catering - Gate Gourmet Philippines, a joint venture between Miascor Holdings and Gate Gourmet, the leading airline catering provider, to enhance passenger experience with the launch of its all-new inflight meal selection.

Starting September 2017, all domestic and international flights of Cebu Pacific will be offering a fresh selection of pre-ordered meals, including 12 new dishes up for grabs.

DELICIOUS FLIGHT EXPERIENCE. Cebu Pacific Vice President for Corporate Affairs Atty. Paterno Mantaring, Jr. (center) and Executive Sous Chef Mark Javier Ledesma lead the unveiling of the airline's top-of-the-line dishes.

Ranging from rice meals, pasta and noodles, and premium sandwich packs, the new Cebu Pacific inflight menu was created exclusively by Miascor Catering to cater to the varied tastes and preferences of the CEB flier. 

For delicately-flavored offerings, travelers can choose from Chicken Caesar Croissant, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Baked Dory Tropicale, and Hazelnut Banana Croissant. Passengers who have a penchant for light and balanced flavors are sure to enjoy these meals under the Western Fusion series selection.

Executive Sous Chef Mark Javier Ledesma

The Filipino series, on the other hand, is a reinvention of local favorites like the Beef Tapa & Egg Burrito, Pancit Bam-I Guisado, Beef Laing, and Spicy Bangus Sisig. Asia’s winning flavors are also included in the menu with Beef Chelo Kebab, Chicken Satay with Cashew Nut Sauce, and CEB’s own spin to the salted egg craze—Salted Egg Glazed Chicken Rice and Salted Egg Chicken in Baguette.

SALTED EGG HIT.  The Salted Egg Glazed Chicken Rice is among the most sought-after flavors in Cebu Pacific’s new inflight menu.  

BLOGGERS' CHOICE.  Spicy Bangus Sisig is an easy favorite during the launch of Cebu Pacific's new pre-ordered meals. 

"Guests can easily pre-order the new CEB Meals during booking, or up to 24 hours before their flights. These new inflight dishes are prepared only when pre-ordered, to provide guests with fresh and delectable meals at 35,000 feet,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution.

Cebu Pacific’s new on-board pleasers are all Halal-certified, and adhere to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system for international food safety. Moreover, these dishes come with nutritional and product information, as reference for an increasing number of health-conscious passengers on CEB. 

Enjoy the full experience of travel with Cebu Pacific’s newest offering of flavors on board. Visit www.cebupacificair.com to learn more about the new inflight meals and the upgraded pre-ordering options. 

Respond to life emergencies and distress with the Cloudfone Senior Phone

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Cloudfone Lite Senior (Bar) and Cloudfone Lite Senior (Flip) phones deliver the awesome promise of peace of mind during times of emergency.

Countless times people would talk about stress, traffic rush, and all-day hassle around the metro. The nature of the recent safety issues is at the very least shocking especially if the ones close and dearest to us are concerned. At times, when an emergency threatens life and limb, it's critical that assistance be extended to the victim as swiftly as possible. No wonder, one of the things people long for in life is to have peace of mind.

Peace of mind is knowing that your loved ones are safe. Peace of mind is knowing that the people we hold dearly in our hearts are always within reach. Now, peace of mind can be in a button.

It is this fact that local mobile phone manufacturer Cloudfone recognizes as it launches its Cloudfone Lite Senior phones with S.O.S. Button. 

From L-R: Niño Mendoza-Cloudfone Chief Strategy Officer, Tess Tiu-Cloudfone Chief Finance Officer, Azer Villola- Cloudfone Chief Product Officer, Joey Oreta- Cloudfone Chief Marketing Officer, Jaime Alcantara- Cloudfone Chief Operating Officer, Bradford Martinez- Martinez Memorial Hospital Board Member, and Dr. Elizabeth Del Rio- Martinez Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer 

Recently, Cloudfone, the mobile and tablet brand of the Cellprime Group announced the availability of the Cloudfone Lite Senior (Bar) and Cloudfone Lite Senior (Flip) in all trade channels at PHP799 and PHP1,299 respectively. The newest devices to join the Cloudfone line delivers contents and features suitable for the older users aged 60 and above.

As part of the CSR Give-Back Project of Cloudfone, 20 senior patients from the Martinez Memorial Hospital in Caloocan City were recently treated to free Lite Senior phones during the Cloudfone Peace of Mind Activity on the hospital grounds. During the event, CellPrime executives demonstrated how the ingenious S.O.S. Button in these new phones can help people seek help during medical emergencies and times of distress. 

“In a non-life threatening situation, you can always text or call someone,” explained CellPrime COO Jaime Alcantara. “But if the situation is life threatening, you may not have the time or even the ability to turn on your phone, unlock the screen and look for a number to call. You’re not even sure if those you call can respond fast enough to help you. The S.O.S. Button in the Cloudfone Lite Senior can take care of all that and more.” 

Available in bar and flip versions, Cloudfone’s newest feature phones have an S.O.S. Button that automatically activates an alarm, sends emergency text messages and calls up to five (5) different emergency contacts with just one press. In the event of an emergency, a user simply presses on the S.O.S. Button on the Lite Senior. This first sends out a customized “cry for help” SMS message to the five emergency contacts. The button is placed in front of the flip variant and at the back for the bar variant. Once button is triggered, it will start making a loud alarm sound to signal that there’s an emergency. After which, the Cloudfone Lite Senior will start making emergency calls and texts continuously, switching one registered contact number to the next registered contact number just in case the first person failed to receive the call. It won’t stop alerting the pre-selected contacts unless the receiver answered the call.

“This is a very simple device that our elderly loved ones, people who are close to our hearts, can appreciate in times of emergency as well as for everyday use, with big fonts and screen display, and large buttons in its keypad. Although we had our seniors in mind when we were developing this, we can also see how this could help with children of school age and other members of the family who can also have peace of mind by having this phone,” said Alcantara.

Martinez Memorial Hospital’s COO Dr. Elizabeth Martinez Del Rio shared her excitement with the rest of the Cloudfone Lite Senior recipients. “When Cloudfone explained to me the features, I liked it. I explained to the recipients about the advantages in cases of accidents and distress. Ang galing. If I had that kind of phone when I had an accident, this phone could have helped. Maganda ito,” declared Dr. Martinez Del Rio.

A few recipients have already responded well to their new phones. 68-year old Cornelio Estrada, hospitalized for experiencing chest pains, has already planned to put in the contact numbers of his children and grandchildren in his new Cloudfone Lite Senior for future emergencies. 

Mrs. Dominga Martin, 71, recalled her difficulty in getting help when she accidentally slipped while at home. She also mentioned an instance when she was trying to ask for help when she was held up and robbed of her money during a trip in the city. She expressed her gratitude and happiness in receiving the phone. 

Ray Caguin, Cloudfone Group Brand Manager, explains how the S.O.S. Button works during emergencies. 

Cloudfone Lite Senior was diligently developed within a span of one and a half years before its launch in the country last June. CellPrime, makers of Cloudfone, took into account how they could take available technologies to make something awesome for seniors. 

“Here in the Philippines, a feature phone like the Cloudfone Lite Senior is a volume driver, meaning many people still look for this kind of phone. For every niche market, we want to develop something awesome for the Filipino customer and we make sure that the development of each feature in every phone is given enough time and thought, so we can reach that goal to be awesome. For the senior segment, we believe that the S.O.S. button is awesome because it serves as a lifeline to your family and loved ones,” expounded Ray Caguin, Cloudfone Group Brand Manager.

The Cloudfone brand aims to continue giving awesome things to people that they normally wouldn’t be able to enjoy. The company is steadfast in its commitment to the Cloudfone promise of providing better, quality, and awesome devices that Filipinos can afford. 

“The one thing we do is we look for the Filipino customers 'pain' and then find a way to take away that pain by offering them what they want and what is awesome. For smartphones, we have already started offering great selfie phones at affordable price points. As we always say, quality does not have to be too expensive. And then we will also continue to develop other products that will give awesome to the people, and if there are other things like this that we can involve ourselves with, then we go straight ahead,” concluded Cloudfone Chief Marketing Officer Joey Oreta. 

About Cloudfone

Cloudfone is one of the fastest rising mobile tech brands in the Philippines. It has proven its expertise in delivering tech innovation within its line-up of smartphone and tablet devices, enabling its users to enjoy a wide spectrum of products that offer awesome global craftsmanship that everyone can afford and be proud of. 

For more information about Cloudfone Lite Senior and other Cloudfone products, visit http://www.cloudfone.com.ph/  www.cloudfone.com.ph and at http://www.facebook.com/cloudfone www.facebook.com/cloudfone.

The 3rd Integrated Waste Management Expo and Environment Summit

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The 3rd Integrated Waste Management Expo and Environment Summit, an initiative of the DENR - Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is happening on August 10-12, 2017 at SMX Aura, Taguig City.

Aims to raise the bar of environmental awareness of consumers and beef up efforts in solving the rising problem of solid waste in Metro Manila and other urban areas in provinces across the country, the 3rd Integrated Waste Management Expo and Environment Summit is open to the public, including government agencies and non-government organizations. 

The Expo offers various activities like forums, talks and workshops that bear interesting topics on environmental protection, renewable energy, sustainable livelihood, and updates on consumer goods that help save the earth.

The Expo aspires to heighten a proactive awareness on issues that bear upon the environment and its ecological well-being. The ever-rising mountains of trash in our landfills, our rivers, waterways, and seas, is a serious matter of concern that has stared us in the eye for decades. 

Good laws have been passed, government efforts on alleviating garbage problems in Metro Manila and major urban centers across the country have seen improvements since R.A. 9003 or the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act” was put in motion in 2000. Amazingly, seventeen years later, we are still in neck-deep sea of rubbish. Major gaps cry out to be filled because the solution lies not only on laws or government effort, but at the source of waste itself — the consumers. 

The Expo hopes to boost efforts in promoting a deeper commitment among Filipinos in every household, business establishments, and institutions in achieving positive social and environmental impact. Visitors will gain invaluable information, instruction, and insight on eco-friendly solutions that is practical, cost-efficient and sustainable.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — the global battle cry for the environment resonates. Redesigning resource life cycles so that all products are reused, imitating nature’s sustainable cycles, would mean no trash is sent to landfills and incinerators — no more air pollution, no more water contamination. Changing our consumer lifestyles and practices is the solution to making this vision possible. 

We can bring about positive change if we work together as a nation — for the environment, for the country, for every Filipino. We hold the key.

The 3rd Integrated Ecological Waste Management Expo and Environment Summit is organized by DENR - Environmental Management Bureau in partnership with Department of Interior and Local Government, Metro Manila Development Authority, Philippine Information Agency, Quezon City and Taguig City. 

Admission is free. For online registration, kindly visit environmentsummit.ph.

Mañosa: Beyond Architecture: Traveling Exhibit Puts Spotlight On Architecture Icon

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​Get access to projects never before seen by the public when you visit “Mañosa: Beyond Architecture”, a traveling exhibit featuring renowned Filipino architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa. 

The exhibit will be held from August 6 to 17 in Alabang Town Center and will move to TriNoma Mall from August 18 to September 9.

When everyone was focused on architectural feats in the great cities of the world and produced work to reflect these trends, Architect Bobby Mañosa used Philippine textiles, and building materials, championing Filipino architectural design through his work. 

“For him, it’s not just about finding what’s beautiful. He works to keep leveling up, to keep innovating, and have Filipinos take pride in our own world class designs” says Denise Mañosa, the celebrated architect’s wife.

As a treat for the next generation of creatives who draw inspiration from his work, the exhibit showcases original drawings, models, and snapshots that chart Mañosa’s prolific career as an architect. Aside from an archive of photographs, vernacular materials, furniture, and interior elements, the exhibition will also explores his other creative pursuits as a jazz musician, toy designer, and craftsman.

This exhibit was originally put up in the National Museum of the Philippines earlier this year. For those who missed it, now is your chance to get to know more about Architect Mañosa.

“Through this exhibit, we hope to keep not only Bobby’s legacy in the country’s architecture industry alive but also, every Filipino’s love for our own. As he always tells us, ‘Architecture must be true to itself, its land, and its people’”, adds Denise.

The exhibit is organized by Tukod Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Mañosa Group of Companies, in partnership with Ayala Malls and Artkitektura. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.facebook.com/franciscomanosa.exhibit/.

Tukod Foundation started in 2000 with the publication of Architect Bobby’s first book “Designing Filipino: the Architecture of Bobby Mañosa” to serve as a resource material for students and architects alike. It offered scholarships to Architecture students as well. Over the years, Tukod Foundation went from publishing books and offering scholarships to championing Filipino pride.

To date, the foundation has community initiatives focusing on educating the youth about Filipino architecture and heritage. “Similar to Bobby and Mañosa Group of Companies’ aim of leveling things up, Tukod Foundation is all about leveling up the lives of Filipinos by sharing what the company and the family have in terms of expertise and resources,” says Denise.

For more information on the Tukod Foundation, visit http://tukodfoundation.org/.

The drink for every soldier: Coca-Cola powers Filipino troops in Marawi with beverage supply

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Every day, countless Filipino soldiers display gallantry, courage, and true heroism in the name of duty to our country.

The Coca-Cola System in the Philippines takes this time to honor and salute all Filipino troops stationed in various parts of Mindanao – the men and women who have dedicated their lives to reclaim and ensure peace for our fellow Filipinos.

Starting  August 4, Coca-Cola Philippines, bottling partner Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, and Coca-Cola Philippines Foundation, commit to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines by providing supplies of beverage products that will contribute to their well-being during their time of service.

The troops deployed in Marawi City will be given priority. A steady supply of beverages, which includes sports drink brand Powerade, Coca-Cola, and bottled water Wilkins Pure will be provided daily. Aside from being a beverage, bottled water is also used in the battlefield to clean and treat wounded soldiers.

Major General Benjamin Madrigal Jr., Division Commander of the 4th Infantry Division in Northern Mindanao said that the support given by companies like Coca-Cola and private individuals boosts the morale of the soldiers. While combat is the expertise of the troops, going to war and putting their lives on the line is the least of the things that they hope for.

The Coca-Cola System in the Philippines will also be extending additional support through the implementation of various sustainability programs for the Filipino troops and their families. A memorandum of agreement will be signed between the parties to formalize the support for our uniformed personnel.

Male singing goup 26HUNDREDB.C stages launching concert at the City of Pines

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ASIAN ARTISTS AGENCY, INC. (AAAI) has discovered five golden voices in Baguio City. 

The all-male quintet which calls itself 26HUNDREDB.C is now part of the growing roster of talents of the artist management company. 

26HUNDREDB.C will be launched in a concert at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on August 11, Friday and at the SM City Baguio Event Center on August 12, Saturday. Both concerts will have as guest another Asian Artists Agency talent, the duo Miko and Gabriel. Also featured in the launch is singer/comedienne Jenny Gabriel, a Tawag ng Tanghalan finalist. 

26HUNDREDB.C members were discovered during auditions conducted by Boy Abunda, president and CEO of AAAI. 

The group is composed of Karl Russel Rillorta, Arian Anglo, Robert Co, John Carlo Opulencia and Janriel Abance. They all come from Baguio City and were schoolmates at the University of Baguio. 

The group revealed they were clueless and unaware that a new world was opening right before their eyes when they passed the auditions. They were hand-picked by Boy Abunda from the number of hopeful young men and women who braved the rain and skipped school to join the auditions. 

“The presence of Tito Boy was too much to handle, nakakalula,” quipped John Carlo who sings OPM. "We were scared to death. Halos di kami makapagsalita. Tito Boy is an overwhelming presence," said Janriel.

When asked what’s behind the name 26HundredB.C., Janriel explained, "Naming the group was a big challenge. Everyone offered a suggestion. But only one name really stuck in everyone’s mind. 26Hundred is the zip code of Baguio City and we are proud of our place." 

B.C was added because everybody comes from Baguio City. 

Janriel, an indie music lover also added “our name is very clever, it’s easy to remember and it is our identity.”

As a young vocal group, the hardest struggle was the differences in their personalities. “We didn’t know each other,” said Robert, a jazz and theater music lover. 

Arian, who is fond of pop-rock music, alternative and OPM admitted that they have diverse musical influences. 

Karl Russel who likes jazz and R&B, pointed out that despite their personality differences and music genre variances, they gel and connect with each other perfectly. 

Their contrasting and diverse musical backgrounds serve as the group's musical base. 

For inquiries call email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765. Visit and follow 26HUNDREDB.C on FB.

Creativity in the City !

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National Book Store, the Philippines’ biggest bookstore and supplies chain presents specialty shops you will enjoy and experience your  creativity in different ways –  from creating your own unique hashtags, to decorating your office desks, to making DIY cards. 

The goal is to make something one-of-a-kind that reflects your personality.  

It’s great to get in touch with one’s artistic side, whether it is driven by passion or the desire to just have something nice. Luckily, there are new shops slash havens that have something for everyone with a creative soul, from the self-taught to the professional artists.

Get ready to explore and hoard in these new specialty shops from National Book Store, the Philippines’ biggest bookstore and supplies chain.

First stop: Art Bar 

Art Bar is heaven for all artists – from the hobbyists to the accomplished. The store offers all the possible art materials that you can imagine, from a wide range of brushes, high-quality pencils, paints, canvases, to art books and various tools for artists. Beyond the supplies stash, Art Bar also hosts workshops and product trials in-store to give customers an interactive creative experience.

If you still need another reason to check out Art Bar, know that it carries exclusive global brands that artistic types know and covet like Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Pan Pastel, Touch and Fredrix. In addition, you can find the complete line of artist-staple brands Winsor & Newton, Sakura, Pebeo, Zig, Liquitex, to name a few. 

Art Bar is located in Serendra, Taguig City. Follow Art Bar on Facebook and Instagram @artbarph.  

Second Stop: Work Station

If you’re looking for help in setting up an office for your startup company or just wanting to elevate your workspace, Work Station will give you what you need at the budget you want.  It has a wide selection of supplies, desk and office accessories, office furniture, gadgets, and business machines that will let you create a dynamic office lifestyle and enhance your productivity. 

When you walk into Work Station, a store product expert will be on stand-by to help you create the work environment that would best match your needs and deliver optimum results.

If you’re not looking for a major overhaul, you can just get what you need to make your work life easier – electronic gadgets, desks, chairs, printers and storage boxes – down to the basics like organizers, clips, papers and labeling accessories. You can choose all of these from Work Station’s wide selection of brands and broad price range offering. 

Work Station is located at BGC Stopover, Taguig City. Follow Work Station on Facebook and Instagram @workstation.ph.

Last Stop: Noteworthy 

If you go crazy over pens and stationery or are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts, then Noteworthy is the place for you! This store offers a great and unique selection of writing materials that will surely get your creative juices flowing.  From notebooks and journals for every personality to note cards and gift wrappers for every occasion, you’ll find the exact paper product you need here. Pair that up with Noteworthy’s extensive line of pens from premium collector pens to professional grade calligraphy pens to everyday ballpoint pens. 

Noteworthy offers the most-loved pen and stationery brands worldwide, including Tokyo’s Itoya, Caran d’ Ache, Sheaffer, Filofax, kate spade, ban.do and many more. It also carries travel brands like Smart Fit and Lapoche that make travel convenient.

Perhaps the best thing about Noteworthy for stationery lovers is their Paper Bar.  It lets you customize your notebooks by choosing the paper color, size and thickness.  You can even take your personalization obsession to the next level by getting personalized stamps and even pens.

Noteworthy is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati City. Follow Noteworthy on Facebook and Instagram @noteworthy.mnl.

GetGo partners with SM Hotels for rewarding stays and free getaways

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GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president Peggy Angeles seal the partnership during the MOA signing.

Spending a relaxing day or a week at some of the country’s luxurious hotels is now even more rewarding as GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, partners with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. to bring its members closer to free flights to their dream destinations!

GetGo members can earn rewards points when they call Taal Vista Hotel at (02) 917-8225, Radisson Blu Cebu at (032) 402-9900, Park Inn by Radisson Davao at (82) 272-7600, Park Inn by Radisson Clark at (45) 598-7000, or Pico Sands Hotel at (02) 464-7800, to book a stay based on qualified room rates. Members need to mention their GetGo number when booking and present their cards upon check-in.

"We are very excited to launch this partnership with SM Hotels as it offers more relaxing and rewarding ways for our members to earn GetGo points, towards availing of free Cebu Pacific flights," said Nik Laming, GetGo Loyalty Division general manager.

“We are excited to partner with Cebu Pacific through its loyalty program, GetGo. Cebu Pacific is heralded as the leader in innovation and creativity in the country’s aviation industry. Since its foundation more than two decades ago, it has been one of the stalwarts in the promotion of Philippine tourism, a passion shared by our hotel properties," said Peggy Angeles, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph, or call +632 71-GETGO (43846). The latest updates are also on GetGoPH's official pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How the Philippines’ Best-Tasting Fried Chicken Brings Pride and Joy to Pinoys

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Every Filipino may be different, but they are united when it comes to things that bring pride to the Philippines—be it the country’s world-renowned beaches and charming tourist spots, Filipino celebrities and athletes, or well-loved local delicacies. Filipinos find joy as a nation in supporting their local gems.

When it comes to the best-tasting fried chicken, Filipinos are also united with one answer—

Jollibee’s Crispylicious, Juicylicious, Gravylicious Chickenjoy.

Filipinos take pride in this 100% local, irresistible bone-in chicken, sharing a common love for it which no other fried chicken can replace. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the perfectly seasoned fried chicken can bring instant joy to anyone.

Chickenjoy remains to be a consistent Jollibee best-seller, with hundreds and hundreds of meals sold each day in 1,178 stores worldwide. Its scrumptious, swoon-worthy chicken skin, perfectly balanced with its classic, succulent meat, has earned its enduring popularity nationwide and a rising status globally. It has received praises across different countries including the United States, wherein international food site Foodbeast noted Jollibee Chickenjoy as the third best fried chicken in the US, and best fried chicken in our fellow Asian territory, Hong Kong!

Its newest commercial highlights why Chickenjoy is the Philippines’ Best-Tasting Fried Chicken. But more so how the unique Crispylicious, Juicylicious and Gravlicious fried chicken experience has become such a phenomenon for Filipinos from all walks of life, and the true “Joy of the Nation”.

Check out the mouthwatering clip here:

Bite into our nation’s pride and joy today. Jollibee Chickenjoy is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions, with prices starting at 75.00* for the Solo Meal. 

For more information on your classic Jolly favorites, like Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Oracle Petroleum Corporation (OPC) officially launched PLATINUM Lubricants

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A Grand Revelation - Oracle Petroleum Corporation (OPC) launched a new line of products under its Platinum Racing brand. 

Oracle develop new products and new production techniques that deliver speed, power, consistency, and precision to any equipment! Platinum - Special Lubes and Quality Chemicals

PLATINUM Lubricants, manufactured by Oracle Petroleum Corporation, recently unveiled their products ranging from premium to fully synthetic lubricants, such as gasoline and diesel engine oils, motorcycle engine oils, and maintenance products. Leading PLATINUM’s emergence are the following (from left to right): Operations Manager Michael Dominic O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy, and Vice President for Sales & Marketing Mel F. Arcena .

PLATINUM Lubricants: the Ultimate Racing Performance finally unveiled its main products to the public last July 28 and 29, 2017, signifying its entrance in the retail lubes industry.

The 2-day event served as an introduction to the public in recognizing PLATINUM as a new emerging presence as it is set to become the most sought out product in the lubes market in the upcoming years.

PLATINUM LUBRICANTS REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC: Officers from Oracle Petroleum Corporation recently unveiled their products under the PLATINUM brand, giving the nation’s motorists a wide range of automotive lubricants to choose from. Heading the unveiling are the following with the Platinum Brand Ambassadors (from left to right): Operations Manager, Michael Dominic O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum President and CEO, Frederick Christian O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum Chairman Emeritus, Frederick D. Siy, and Vice President for Sales & Marketing, Mel F. Arcena.

PLATINUM is an in-house brand made by OPC since 2002, with distribution of products catering to dealers and distributors. Such products catered by PLATINUM are automotive, industrial, mining, construction, and marine, with its grand reveal starting on its automotive line.

During the reveal, PLATINUM successfully revealed its products, ranging from premium to fully synthetic lubricants, such as gasoline and diesel engine oils, motorcycle engine oils, and general maintenance products. PLATINUM aims to cater to the nation’s motorists, with distribution of its products to dealers, distributors, and retailers happening nationwide after the event.

OPC President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy

“After all these years, we’re finally ready to step out of the shadows and break into the lubes industry as a product that you will surely come to love and afford”, said by OPC President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy.

Activities and seminars were held during PLATINUM’s product launch to better increase brand awareness and product knowledge to the public. Interested dealers and distributors, as well as small entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, were invited to PLATINUM’s Distributorship program and its “Ready, Set, NeGOsyo!” program to extend PLATINUM’s reach to the market.

“PLATINUM has existed long enough to cater to its clients, and now we are bringing our products to your hands,” Mr. Siy said.

PLATINUM also held a motorcade on the second day composed of various bike clubs that helped generate exposure along the Metro. 

All participating riders were given PLATINUM products such as the new 4T X-Race, a premium multi-grade motorcycle engine oil, and 4T Nitro, the best-in-class fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil. Bike clubs in attendance were the following: El-Tigre Riders Club, Inc., Kawasaki Rouser Owners Society, Soul Matte Ph, MIMC Zone 2 Team Angat, Honda Beat PGMFI Nation, Honda Beat Enthusiasts PH, Skydrive Society, Club CB110 Philippines, Like Owners Society, Tribu Pabelat Riders Club, NMAX Club Philippines Inc., Rouser Club of the Philippines, Euro Motor Riders Club, Tamaraw Riders Club, Wave 100 Underbone Club, Team Bets, Team Gala, Philippine Riders Club, Kabalikat Q.C. Chapter, Bulacan Patriots, Brotherhood Philippines, Predator Philippines Riders Club, Bulacan Motorcycle Riders Federation, SZ-R Bulacan Riders, and the Riders Safety Advocates of the Philippines.

For more information regarding PLATINUM’s products or business inquiries, you may contact the following: 448-5746 to 49 Local 503 and +63917-958-8945 or visit PLATINUM’s website at www.platinum-oil.net and Facebook page at @PlatinumRacingPH.

Screentime just got even better with M&M’S®!

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M&M’S® is once again bringing you spontaneous fun through the M&M’S® Screenbite Awards!

Still can’t get over the recent blockbuster superhero flicks or already missing your favorite series on VOD? Call up your friends and loved ones because this calls for binge watching! Fluff your pillows, turn on the AC and prepare blankets and tissues. Bring out the stacks of awesome movies and TV series that will have everyone laughing, crying, or leaving them in shock and get your phones ready to snap, post and share every fun moment.

But wait a minute, you must never forget the highlight of your screentime - the SNACKS! Not satisfied with a simple batch of buttered popcorn? Open up a bag of fun with M&M’S®, the perfect screentime graze-snack companion!

Join and enjoy M&M’S® Screenbite Awards!

Share your screentime moments, fun time with M&M’S® and get a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan, a lot of M&M’S® chocolates, movie tickets or exclusive M&M’S® merchandise!

All you need to do is to visit the Screenbite Awards website www.screenbiteawards.com. Take a photo or video of you and your friends’ reactions while watching a TV series, movie, or any video on any screen (e.g. TV, Mobile, Laptop) and snacking on M&M’S®. 

There are three categories you can choose from.

M&M’S® Red, the leader of the gang, strong-willed, fierce and daring represents all the ACTION. One of Red’s mottos is, “Never underestimate the power of chocolate and M&M’S®!” 

M&M’S® Yellow, the friendliest and funniest of them all, loves Comedy and enjoys seeing his friends laughing like crazy. Yellow says, “Life is better when you’re laughing…and eating M&M’S®!” 

Here's no surprise that the beautiful and passionate M&M’S® Green, represents ROMANCE. This confident gal also has an emotional side that can get teary-eyed while watching a good love story. Ms. Green affirms, “All you need is love. But a little M&M’S® now and then won’t hurt!” 

The biggest treat is for the lucky grand winner who will win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan. “No guts no glory! Let’s get this show on the road!”, says Red.

Be sure to capture your or your group’s reaction while watching videos and consuming M&M’S® – after all, sharing the screentime experience makes it even more fun. Multiple entries are allowed so keep on posting to get more chances of winning! Promo will run for 7 weeks starting on August 1, 2017 at 12:00AM until September 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM.

For full contest details, visit www.facebook.com/MMsPhilippines. 

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Families of Marawi heroes receive help from top companies

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LT Group President, Michael G. Tan (left) listens to the story of a grieving family during the Go NegosyoKapatid For Marawi turnover of financial assistance from various companies and business groups in the country. Among those who immediately responded to the call of support for government forces and assistance for the displaced residents of Marawi City are the companies under Lucio Tan (second from left) that include Asia Brewery. The country's flag carrier Philippine Airlines has also been extending help by providing two tickets for each family that attended the turnover. Humanitarian cargo grants through PAL Foundation totalling 5,326 kilograms or P361,410 have also been extended. Also in photo are Bonifacio Sam of PAL Express and Gianina Napo of Go Negosyo.

Families left behind of the 101 soldiers and police personnel who have been slain in the ongoing operations in Marawi received financial assistance from some of the country’s top businessmen in a tribute event dubbed as “Salamat Magigiting na Mandirigma” organized by Go Negosyo’s Kapatid For Marawi program.

The families – widows, parents and children of the slain – came from different parts of the country and some were flown in to Manila, with Philippine Airlines providing two free tickets for every family.

Elementary school teacher Nilda Santos, widow of TSgt Jessie Santos who also left behind 14-year-old Jenyl Rose and 11-year-old Jay Michael, expresses her thanks to the business sector for celebrating the lives of the fallen soldiers in the Go Negosyo event where some families were flown in by Philippine Airlines.

According to elementary school teacher Nilda Santos, widow of TSgt Jessie Santos who also left behind 14-year-old Jenyl Rose and 11-year-old Jay Michael, the support shown by the people, in particular the business sector, is inspiring because the sacrifice of their loved ones are recognized.

“Nakaka-inspire na pinahahalagan nila ang buhay ng mga asawa namin. Malaki ang pasasalamat namin sa tulong nila, kasi yung mga namatay na iba hindi ganito ang pag-treat, hindi tulad ngayon. Yung pamasahe lang na papunta kami dito malaking bagay na tulad ng mga ticket galing sa PAL. (It’s inspiring to see that the lives of our husbands are considered worthy. We are very grateful for the assistance, because those who died before were not given the kind of treatment we are seeing today. The fare alone was already a big help, like the tickets provided by PAL),” the widow said.

When the call for support for government forces and the displaced residents of Marawi came, among those that immediately responded were companies under Lucio Tan that include Philippine Airlines and Asia Brewery.

Safe water for the soldiers. Just as fighting on the battlefield is dangerous, contaminated water can be just as hazardous. It can compromise a mission or the troops themselves. Agua Vida, a subsidiary of Lucio Tan’s Asia Brewery, knows the importance of providing safe and clean drinking water to soldiers on active duty in Iligan and Marawi cities. The water company has sent two mobile water stations to provide a total capacity of 4,000 gallons of water a day to the military camps.

To date, the country's flag carrier, through the PAL Foundation, has airlifted more than six tons of donations amounting to about P370,000 from various donors including the airline's personnel to the residents of Marawi who have been displaced by the ongoing conflict.

Along with the existing 20% discount for regular economy fares granted to AFP and PNP - whether on official business or personal trip, PAL has also extended a maximum of 40 kilos baggage allowance to all military personnel traveling on official duty such as deployment to critical areas, peacekeeping assignments or other official travel.

Agua Vida, a subsidiary of ABI, sent two mobile water stations to military camps to provide a total capacity of 4,000 gallons safe drinking water per day for soldiers on active duty in Iligan and Marawi cities. ABI also distributes Absolute white-label bottled water to both the evacuation centers and military camps.

MRT commuters can now access internet through EDSA Free Wi-Fi Project

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Free internet access in public areas can now be experienced in EDSA 

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) leads the inauguration of the ‘EDSA Wi-Fi’ project for commuters along EDSA to foster connectivity and improve public access to the Internet. 

The NTC’s National Capital Region Office conducted internet speed tests via OOKLA on July 6 to 7, which showed average download and upload speeds of 156.6Mbps and 135.8Mbps, respectively.

The highest recorded download speed was 325.48 Mbps in Ortigas station and the highest recorded upload speed was 310.57 Mbps in Magallanes station.

In stations with the most number of commuters, namely Taft Avenue, North Avenue, Cubao, Ayala and Shaw Boulevard, the monitoring report indicated that download speed ranged from 106 Mbps to 208 Mbps, while upload speed hit 82 Mbps to 167 Mbps. 

Started with airports in key cities approximately 230,000 commuters are now benefiting from EDSA Free Wi-Fi Project in 13 Metro Rail Transit Line 3 stations.

Working with the DICT on the EDSA Free Wi-Fi project are the NTC, the DOTr MRT 3, Metro Rail Transit Development Corp., Light Rail Transit Authority, Light Rail Manila Corp., Metro Manila Development Authority, Department of Public Works and Highways, Manila Electric Co., Philippine Reclamation Authority, the local government units of Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasay and Quezon City, A&A, PLDT-Smart and Globe.

The Pinnacle of Mountain Condo Living: Woodridge Place at Tagaytay Highlands

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Tagaytay Highlands has long been the standard of luxe, mountain resort living in the country with its wide-array of themed residential offerings, and top-notch amenities embraced in unparalleled nature views and weather — setting the tone of a premier mountainside haven like no other. 

Woodridge Place stands out on its own. Inspired by the elegant Colorado Rockies mountain resorts, Woodridge Place fuses the countryside mountain retreat experience with modern living conveniences. Here, residents are treated to a worry-free, rustic escape, assured of access to city-like facilities and amenities 24/7.

Residents can relish quiet family time in one to four bedroom units ranging between 41 to 241 square meters. Each unit features strategically-located, generous balcony areas to enjoy perpetually unobstructed views of the lush land— and mountainscapes, the Highlands fairways, and Laguna de Bay. Large panel windows are also in place to help maximize natural lighting and cross ventilation for energy efficiency, not to mention enjoy the cool Tagaytay breeze perfected by the fresh scent of surrounding Norfolk pines. 

Award-Winning Mountainside Condominium Development

Woodridge Place is certainly one of Tagaytay Highlands’ charms that its developer, Highlands Prime Incorporated, takes great pride of. The residential condominium was recently named the Best Residential Development in the Resort category of the 2017 Philippines Property Awards. Organized by PropertyGuru, the Philippines Property Awards recognizes the up and coming, and best of the best in Philippine Real Estate. 

“This mountain retreat hits the mark for a resort residential development. Woodridge Place sits in the center of the thriving township of Tagaytay Highlands with the right amenities that cater to its target investors”, said the awards judges. 

Indeed, Woodridge Place is a testament of Tagaytay Highlands’ vision coming to fruition – providing a refreshing take on living amidst Tagaytay’s best bounties together with a nurturing community, giving the best mountain resort lifestyle for the family. 

Tagaytay Highlands is the premier mountain resort development of the SM Group in Tagaytay. Nestled among the highest elevations of the city, it is a leisure destination that speaks of exclusivity and luxury, where stunning nature views and a breezy, cool climate come together to redefine relaxation. For inquiries about owning a Highlands home, call +632 5052422 and +63917 5150158 or visit www.tagaytayhighlands.com