L’Oréal and Shopee Bring Beauty and Skincare partnership to life in Southeast Asia with AI and AR powered tools

• L’Oréal’s AI and AR powered tools, Shopee BeautyCam by ModiFace and Effaclar Spotscan by La Roche-Posay on Shopee’s platform will provide digitally-savvy consumers convenience, as well as an interactive and personalised shopping experience
• Partnership blends digital innovation with e-commerce in response to increasing demand for mobile self-diagnostic tools to help shoppers discover their individual beauty and skincare needs

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan has teamed up with L’Oréal the world leader in beauty and skincare to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) powered tools on Shopee’s platform. The joint partnership demonstrates both Shopee’s and L’Oréal’s commitment to continuously innovate and power Southeast Asia’s beauty and skincare categories into the future, and to provide shoppers a convenient and personalised online shopping experience. The AI and AR powered tools will also benefit millions of users across Southeast Asia, especially digitally-savvy millennials who are drawn to innovation, creativity and a sense of self-discovery.

With L’Oréal’s AI and AR powered tools, Shopee BeautyCam by ModiFace and the Effaclar Spotscan by La Roche-Posay, Shopee users are able to digitally try on different shades of L’Oréal’s lipsticks as well as receive personalised advice on the best L’Oréal skincare treatments to tackle acne. Users only need Shopee’s app and a front-facing camera on a mobile device to access these tools. The partnership also sees L’Oréal tapping into Shopee’s key interactive entertainment features such as Shopee LIVE and Shopee Slice to deepen consumer engagement.

Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director, Shopee said, “We are excited to partner L’Oréal to bring these AI and AR powered tools to our platform. This partnership demonstrates our joint commitment to transform Southeast Asia’s beauty and skincare market with innovation and technology. With more consumers purchasing their beauty and skincare essentials with Shopee, we are confident that shoppers will enjoy a more personalised and seamless shopping experience with these digital innovation tools.”

AI and AR powered tools for the empowered online shopper

With more consumers entrusting mobile self-diagnostic tools to help uncover what best suits them1, the digital innovation tools, Shopee BeautyCam and Effaclar Spotscan on Shopee, will help consumers better understand their individual beauty and skincare needs as they shop online. With more than 95% of Shopee’s transactions occurring on mobile across the region, the partnership promises shoppers a seamless mobile shopping experience, from the use of L’Oréal’s mobile AI and AR powered tools to discover products, to delivering the products right to their doorstep. The launch of these digital innovation tools is done in collaboration with both of L’Oréal’s make-up and skincare divisions.

The Shopee BeautyCam employs AR simulation to allow Shopee users to try different shades of makeup, resulting in photo-realistic results in the form of a video or a selfie. To achieve this, ModiFace by L’Oréal uses AI-enabled shade calibration, AI-powered analysis of information provided by makeup brands, as well as images and descriptions available on social media. The Shopee BeautyCam will launch on Shopee Singapore during L’Oréal’s campaign, ‘International Lipstick Day’, from 27 to 29 July and in conjunction with International Lipstick Day on 29 July. Shopee users will be able to try the feature first with L’Oréal lipsticks. The proprietary technology will eventually be extended across other L’Oréal make-up products in the future across Southeast Asia.

L’Oréal’s other AI-powered digital innovation tool, Effaclar Spotscan, harnesses artificial intelligence technology to offer users instant, personalised and professional acne analyses. Users are awarded an acne score and are given a personalised Effaclar routine with specific skin care tips to best tackle their acne spots. Featured during selected campaigns, the tool was launched in conjunction with other in-app activations such as in-app dermatologist consultations. Effaclar Spotscan was launched successfully on Shopee Singapore in March this year, and will be incorporated in the upcoming L’Oréal campaign, ‘Your Best Skin Yet’, from 12 to 15 August.

Ninell Sobiecka, Vice President, Active Cosmetics Division, APAC said, “We are pleased to partner Shopee to make our first acne diagnostics tool, the Effaclar Spotscan by La Roche-Posay, available to users across Southeast Asia. This AI-powered tool helps users make more educated skin care choices based on their own unique skin type, all in the comfort of their own homes with the Shopee app. Together with Shopee, we are committed to empowering users and making lives better with innovative technology.”

Chris Driver, Commercial General Manager, Consumer Products Division, APAC adds, “We are thrilled to partner Shopee to bring the Shopee BeautyCam by ModiFace to millions of users across the region and to reinvent the beauty industry. This technological innovation gives consumers the freedom and creativity to explore L’Oréal’s wide array of lipsticks and helps users learn more about which lipstick suits them best. All done within Shopee’s app, this provides users a convenient, effective and simple way to discover more make-up products as they make their next make-up purchase online.”

Interactive entertainment for a personalised online retail experience

Coupled with L’Oréal’s digital innovation tools, the partnership sees L’Oréal tapping into Shopee’s key interactive entertainment features such as Shopee LIVE, Shopee’s in-app live streaming feature, and Shopee Slice, a popular in-app game, to deepen engagement with consumers for a more personalised online retail experience. Through this, Shopee and L’Oréal are able to provide users higher entertainment value and benefits, as they learn more about L’Oréal’s extensive array of products, digital innovation tools, as well as make-up and skincare tips.

Shoppers can watchout for amazing deals and discounts up to 50% on L’Oréal foundations and other products  during the L’Oréal Brand Day on August 10. 

All L’Oréal , Maybelline and Garnier make-up and skincare products can be found via their respective official stores on Shopee, under Shopee Mall, which offers 7-days returns, 100% authenticity, and free shipping2.

Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store

Federal Land extends to Cebu legacy of personifying cities

Towering over any key city across the country are standout structures that embody its personality—emphasizing the city’s profile, reshaping its skyline, while hinting at its strong economic potential.

For Federal Land Inc. General Manager Thomas Mirasol, the presence of diverse architectural structures in booming cities across the country not only serve to beautify, but also represent what their cities are like and what they have to offer.

“Aesthetic variety among city buildings are proof of the economic progress and the modernity of this country’s best urban areas,” said Mirasol. “Most importantly, distinct structures can serve as new landmarks that capture the essence of their respective cities.”

In a survey conducted by global property portal, Lamudi, western respondents named the Makati Central Business District’s (CBD) skyline as the most recognizable across emerging markets. The Makati CBD, after all, is punctuated by Federal Land’s iconic architectural marvel, GT Tower International with its distinct blade-like apex and eye-catching streamline lights.

Driven by an industrial intuition sharpened through its 47 years of expertise, the premier real estate giant has built a reputation of personifying rising metropolises with their prominent developments.

According to Mirasol, “Luxury residential properties showcase the changing lifestyles of today’s more affluent consumers by harmonizing a cosmopolitan city life with the comfort, and privacy of a suburban home.”

The premier real estate developer, also known for collaborating with reputed global partners and bringing world-class hospitality brands to the Philippines, possesses a portfolio of impressive residential projects. Its iconic award-winning skyscraper, Grand Hyatt Manila and the anticipated $400-million The Seasons Residencesin Bonifacio Global City are just some of Federal Land’s landmark structures.

While cities in the country’s National Capital Region continue to flourish with consistent modernization, Mirasol noted that many factors are now driving strong interest and urbanization to regional metropolises like Cebu.

Crowning the Queen City of the South

Consistently marked as one of the country’s top cities, Cebu retains its position as one of the preferred investment destinations outside of Luzon, according to Colliers International’s first quarter report for 2019.

“Cebu’s enduring economic growth has strengthened its market for upscale residential properties,” Mirasol said. “The city’s natural beauty contributes to its effortless tourist appeal, while its skilled workforce continually influences various businesses, including multi-national companies, to set up operations there. This spurs the migration and local settlement of their executives and high-ranking officers.”

With its four-tower Marco Polo Residences atop the exclusive Nivel Hills district in Cebu, Federal Land personifies the city by marrying its classic culture of history and tradition with its chic urbanity. This year, Federal Land will be launching Parkplace, the fifth tower in this luxury condo township backed by the five-star Marco Polo Hotel brand.

“The residences parallel Cebu’s heritage through the Marco Polo brand, fusing Asian hospitality with Western innovations,” said Mirasol.

Architecturally designed to resemble two connecting pearls, Park Place is unique in its visual fluidity and structural integrity. With this design, residential units are strategically arranged to take advantage of the property’s hilltop location, providing a visual sampler of Cebu by framing the panoramic view of the sea, sky, and city. With only 14 units per floor, residents are given a sense of personal space while having access to hotel services for utmost comfort.

Parkplace makes use of the expansive property to provide residents the freedom of space and openness to experience an extensive set of amenities within the Marco Polo Residences township. Within Parkplace, residents have access to fitness facilities such as Circuit Training, Yoga Studio, and Golf Simulation. Recreational areas such as the Art Room, KTV Room, and the Mini Theater also provide families more spaces to connect within the comfort and convenience of their own homes. They also have access to facilities and amenities of the four existing towers and outdoor amenities including three swimming pools, play areas, co-working spaces, function halls, a spa pavilion, and a day care center.

Driven by the growing appeal of Cebu, Mirasol considers Parkplace an expansion of the township, adding another dimension to the city’s persona and fortifying its identity further. “Federal Land is poised to continue developing Marco Polo Residences, precisely reflecting Cebu as it advances and evolves.”

Making life easier through digital transactions: Posible!

With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, many Filipinos are left with little time to do small but important errands, such as paying utility bills or sending money to loved ones. However, thanks to the wonders of financial technology or “fintech,” it is now possible to accomplish such everyday tasks with ease, immediacy, and convenience.

Digital solutions platform Posible revolutionizes the way ordinary Filipinos live their daily lives. Through mobile communications and digital technology, more people can easily avail of financial transactions such as bills payment, money remittance, buying prepaid load, and withdrawing cash without even stepping far from home.

Not only does Posible make life easier for customers, it also offers additional livelihood for small to medium entrepreneurs. From bakeries and pawnshops to Internet cafes and laundry shops—any enterprise can earn additional income by becoming a Posible operator. 

Posible’s network of Android-based digital devices empower friendly neighborhood stores to accept and accomplish various financial transactions. Whether as a main service offering or a complementary side business, Posible offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand their products and services and cater to the needs of unbanked and underbanked Filipinos. 

All these fintech innovations power local communities to the future of digital finances. More features and services, such as buying tickets, mobile app pins, and even microinsurance will be made possible soon on the Posible platform. Posible devices are also equipped with a magnetic stripe, as well as QR code reader, making it adaptive to developments in digital financial transactions. 

Now, paying bills, sending money, and other digital financial solutions are even more accessible with Posible!

Amaia Land shares why now is the best time to invest in Central Luzon

For the longest time now, Central Luzon has been consistently growing into one of the most progressive regions in the country. Home to seven provinces—Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales—Region III is called a “super region” for the simple reason that, apart from boasting a rich cultural heritage, it has a flourishing business environment that thrives despite the challenges the country constantly faces.

This explains why local and foreign investors are drawn to properties and businesses in Central Luzon provinces—and why Amaia Land, a trusted name in the real estate industry, attests to Region III being an idyllic place for its developments.

The Ayala Land subsidiary reveals the reasons why now is the best time to invest in Central Luzon, may it be in a place of residence or in a small or large business.

First, the region is evolving into the country’s newest metropolis. With continuous growth of infrastructure in the region, it remains an attractive destination not just to foreign investors who wish to set up facilities in the country but also to locals who want to experience what the region has to offer.

Region III also boasts a significant contribution to economic growth in the Philippines, thanks to the impressive performances of Central Luzon’s emerging cities and special economic zones. Despite the domestic and external challenges that the Philippines has experienced over the past months, Central Luzon has continuously forged economic growth.

The major players in this remarkable scenario are the three freeport zones: Clark Freeport Zone, Bataan Freeport Zone, and Subic Freeport Zone, which have contributed to an improved connectivity within the region, resulting in more investments, more jobs, and increased economic growth.

Also set to drive progress in the region is an up-and-coming development, the new Clark City Government Administrative Center, which will house satellite offices of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government, along with their attached agencies.

Central Luzon’s impressive performance is supported by existing developments such as Clark International Airport, which serves as the country’s gateway to Central and Northern Luzon provinces, and is on its way to becoming the Philippines’ aviation hub. To this day, efforts to make Clark airport an “aerotropolis” continue, with the vision of a world-class airport at the center of business clusters surrounded by residential developments.

All these and more are reasons enough to invest in Central Luzon properties.

Amaia Land itself takes pride in several projects in the region, found in progressive towns and cities like San Jose del Monte and Sta. Maria in Bulacan; Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, San Fernando and Mexico in Pampanga; and Capas in Tarlac.

Amaia Scapes Bulacan is strategically located at the heart of Sta.Maria Bulacan. It offers affordable and expandable houses fit for growing family.

Amaia Scapes Cabanatuan promises a thriving community for Filipino families. It is highly accessible through various means of transportation making everything within reach.

Amaia Scapes Pampanga is a sprawling development strategically located in Mexico near NLEX Angeles Exit.

Amaia Scapes San Fernando is a house and land development strategically located in the City of San Fernando.

Amaia Scapes Capas sprawls on a 21.5 hectare land in Capas, Tarlac.

For those who are just looking to invest, an Amaia property in Central Luzon might be a great way to start.

Amaia continues to serve prospective homeowners with affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-secured environment.

For inquiries about Amaia properties in Central Luzon and other locations, check out www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Workbank spearheads free training for Filipinos in partnership with SCALE"

Essential skills. Employers these days are looking beyond the polished and impressive curriculum vitae. There are skills that enterprises need for better business efficiency. Workbank, a jobs and careers site, believes in investing in Filipino job seekers through free training and seminars, which will allow them to find the right opportunities.

By partnering with SCALE, Workbank is able to further strengthen its efforts by equipping Filipinos with these soft skills that will set them apart from other job candidates. Training and mentorship will scale up their employability.

In a recently concluded training Workbank spearheaded and in collaboration with SCALE, Filipino job seekers were able to elevate their holistic skills increasing their chances of getting employment the soonest possible time through the free training held last month.

The training was divided into two types: SCALE Basics and SCALE Pro.

SCALE Basics is a training program that prepares individuals to build their foundational skills such as Purpose, Values and GRIT. This is geared toward inexperienced job seekers who may have just graduated from college. SCALE Pro, as the name suggests, is intended for working professionals who want to build soft skills such as communication, analytical and critical thinking, and work ethic.

These soft skills are skills not taught in schools or universities. Students buried their noses in books to be able to master their specialization. SCALE focuses on building soft skills, which are a combination of values, people skills, communication skills, social, emotional and digital intelligence.

Workbank, for its part, strengthens the integrity of its pool of talents building credibility among companies and organizations who use the platform to find the right individuals with certain skill sets.

Workbank said this is just a start because it has committed itself to invest in Filipino job seekers so they will be able to tread the right career path and find the right fit for them.

For more information, visit www.workbank.com.

Nonoy Zuñiga Presents

OPM Pop Icon and Hitmaker Nonoy Zuñiga will be doing a series of shows as his tribute to versatile performing artists and his way of promoting local talents. 

On August 9 & 16, 2019, a jazz singer and actor-comedian Joey San Andres who has been playing with his band, The Mailbox for several years will be featured in the initial shows of NONOY ZUÑIGA PRESENTS at Johnny Be Good in the Level 3 of Glorietta 3, Ayala Center of Makati City. Showtime is at 9pm. 

To recall, Nonoy and Joey grew up in Kamuning, Quezon City and in their younger years both were choir members of Sacred Heart Parish Church.

Their passion for music continues up to these days even if Nonoy Zuñiga graduated Doctor of Medicine from the University of Sto Tomas and Joey San Andres holds a high position in the government service while managing his restaurants. 

In a special participation is Queenie Rehman a singer-model and actress. She is also a beat boxer and a finalist in 2012 Miss World. 

NONOY ZUÑIGA PRESENTS is a series of shows that will be an avenue for promoting versatile and very talented performers of the country. 

For more details please call up 09165681357 or 09282801551.

Tickets will be available at the entrance of Johnny Be Good, just look for Ms Amy de la Cruz.

High-impact tech startups get boost from INQBATION Startup Showcase 2019

QBO Innovation Hub, J.P. Morgan team up to find startups elevating PH startup landscape 

Filipino startups making a difference. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña (middle) graced the recently held INQBATION Startup Showcase, an initiative of QBO Innovation Hub in partnership with J.P. Morgan where 15 high-impact startups showcased their ideas and stories of success. 

There is no problem too difficult for a plucky startup with a purpose. 

Startups have gained increasing recognition for offering solutions to problems, and startups in the Philippines are no exception. Tech startups that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities are also gaining ground, with some setting their sights on regional expansion even in the early years of their inception. 

Kumu, a livestream and community platform, which only started last year, has exhibited an explosive 2000% growth rate since it started. The app has been downloaded almost one million times and is currently the only Filipino company to be included in Google Play’s Top 10 grossing social apps. Roland Ros, the company’s co-founder, shared that revenue has been exponentially growing 300% quarter on quarter, as it has found a way to monetize global Filipino millennial and Gen Z users. Hundreds of content creators are now earning part time income on the app as well, with a growing base of full-time creators earning as much as 50,000 pesos a month. 

Senti, a data and sentiment analysis platform, started as a one-man university research project that sought to better understand local jargon and dialects. The company has since grown to become one of the most highly-recognized AI and natural language processing companies in the Philippines. Ralph Regalado’s brainchild is now home to half of the country’s Google Developer experts and is helping to create high-value tech jobs in the lucrative AI field in the Philippines. Senti has since expanded to Singapore and Malaysia because of its success. 

Another startup that has made a positive impact is Investagrams, a social fintech platform which helps Filipinos invest in the stock market through in-app tutorials, virtual trading, social networking, and other tools designed to make investing in equities more accessible, easy and fun. Only three years old, Investagrams now has over 360,000 users. Investagrams caters not only to seasoned traders and investors but also to regular Filipinos, from millennials to retirees, and even overseas workers seeking to increase the value of their savings. The startup also regularly conducts programs on financial literacy and equities investing that has attracted thousands of participants, with the goal of increasing participation in the stock market among Filipinos (currently at less than 1%) to at least 5% in the next five years. The fintech startup founder and CEO John Christian Bisnar announced that the company is expanding to Singapore. 

Kumu, Senti, and Investagrams, along with 12 other startups, are just some of the rising stars in the Filipino startup scene featured in INQBATION Startup Showcase 2019. 

“The INQBATION Startup Showcase draws attention to awesome Filipino startups that are creating innovative and scalable solutions for real world problems, and we hope that investors, corporations and partners across the globe will take notice,” said Katrina Chan, Director of QBO. “The startups we featured today grew with QBO and J.P. Morgan through the INQBATION program and are creating tremendous impact. We’re glad to give them the spotlight they deserve and invite more partners to join us in uplifting our burgeoning local startup community.” 

The event is organized by QBO Innovation Hub, a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop talent, and grow, that was created through the joint effort of the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Trade and Industry, IdeaSpace, and J.P. Morgan. 

“It was a privilege and a pleasure to help create opportunities for these startups,” said Carlos Ma. G. Mendoza, Senior Country Officer for J.P. Morgan Philippines. “We are proud to have supported this program as it enabled small businesses and positively impacted underserved communities.” 

“The vision for this program is for QBO and J.P. Morgan, as well as other partners, to open up more opportunities for startups and founders to grow,” explained Rene “Butch” Meily, President of QBO. “We want to give people who are creating scalable, positive impact through their startups a better shot at success.” 

INQBATION Startup Showcase 2019, an initiative championed by QBO Innovation Hub and J.P. Morgan, provides startups with access to resources, mentorship, and network to help them scale up their business. Photo shows from left to right: INQBATION Startup Showcase Program Lead Ross Fallorina; Kumu President Rexy Dorado; Washub head of Operations Brean Abrea; OneWatt Chief Technology Officer Paolo Samontanez; Learntalk Managing Director Nicolo Luccini; DTI-EMB Assistant Director Agnes Legaspi; Streetby CEO Rhey Minoza; DOST- PCIEERD Senior Science Research Specialist Engr. Edward Paul Apigo; MAD Travel Co-founder Rafael Dionisio; DTI-EMB Director Senen Perlada; J.P. Morgan Philippines Head of Communications Patricia Anne Javier-Gutierrez; QBO President Rene “Butch” Meily; J.P. Morgan Philippines Senior Country Officer Carlos Ma. G. Mendoza; QBO Director Katrina Chan; Investagrams CEO JC Bisnar; Lexmeet CEO Atty. Marlon Valderama; Exora COO Matt Tan; Payo CEO Liron Gross; Senti CEO Ralph Regalado; Container Living Lead Innovator Mac Evangelista; Pushkart.ph CEO Joshua Aragon; and QBO Head of Operations Natasha Bautista. 

Meily added that by showcasing startups that have the potential to change lives as well as succeed as a business, they hope to get more companies and institutions to realize the value of supporting local startup ecosystem. 

Aside from the startups mentioned, the showcase also featured AdMov, Cropital, Pushkart.ph, Exora, Learntalk, OneWatt, Payo, Lexmeet, Streetby, Washub, Container Living, and MAD Travel. 

QBO said that it will continue to support startups in different ways including INQBATION, an acceleration program where the country’s most promising but underserved startup founders receive mentorship, training, exposure, resources and other support tailor fit to their needs. The INQBATION program was created in order to help highly promising Filipino tech startup companies scale up, fundraise and become globally competitive-- in the process generating jobs, developing the technology sector and creating impact. 

QBO envisions more organizations becoming more involved with Filipino startup companies— whether as mentors, investors, or customers—and being able to help more local startups attain success. 

For more information about the INQBATION Startup Showcase 2019, visit https://www.qbo.com.ph/incubation/.

SM Cinema, SM Cares and Disney come together to bring The Lion King to Payatas families

Watching movies has always been a favorite family bonding activity among Filipinos. 

Recently, SM Cinema, SM Cares in partnership with Disney’s through its local distributor Press Play Philippine Inc. invited families from the Payatas community in Quezon City to a special screening of Disney’s The Lion King at SM North EDSA. 

Driven by their shared advocacy to promote positive change in society by collaborating with communities, SM Cinema and SM Cares organized the screening event to cultivate a positive family bonding activity for the members of the chosen community. 

“We always ensure that our corporate social responsibility activities serve catalyst for positive change in beneficiary communities. Today, we take a simple yet significant step to enrich Payatas families’ lives through a wholesome bonding activity.” Ruby Ann O. Reyes, SM Cinema Vice President for Corporate Marketing. 

SM Cinema has always believed in giving Filipino moviegoers an experience that takes movies from reel into reality. With the benefit screening SM Cinema is able to carry out this principle in a more inclusive manner. 

Together with SM Cares and Disney, SM Cinema is able to give the children from Payatas an opportunity experience family moments in the cinema. 

“Today, we were able to carry out a meaningful take on our reel to real campaign. We were able to give Payatas kids an experience they rarely get to enjoy.” Reyes said. 

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility division of SM Foundation. Their programs have several focuses including persons with disabilities, children and youth development, women and breastfeeding mothers, overseas Filipino workers, senior citizens, social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, disaster resilience, and green campaigns. 

To learn more about the SM Cares initiatives, you may visit them at www.smcares.com.ph or follow /OfficialSMCares on Facebook. For SM Cinema tickets, you may book them through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! 

Parent’s Guide: How Internet helps your Children excel in school?

Students are faced with an even challenging and demanding academic environment as they tackle a more advanced curricula, research, and skills development.

That is why access to online information through the Internet is crucial for students nowadays. The wealth of online content available today – from current events to learning aids – allows kids to keep up in their studies and gain competitive advantage on their extracurricular activities like sports, music, arts, and more.

For parents, all these mean convenient ways to be able to teach their kids at home and actively participate in their school activities. Having internet access right at their own homes enabling moms to participate actively in their child’s education may give children a leading edge in education.

Bring Your Own Bottle and refill your favorite condiments in NutriAsia’s BYOB

Well-loved Pinoy brands such as Datu Puti, Golden Fiesta, UFC, and Locally participated at NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) kick-off event held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. NutriAsia not only brings joy to Filipino homes through its popular food condiments but also proactively reduces plastic wastes through its initiatives such as the BYOB campaign.

NutriAsia, the home of well-loved Pinoy brands like Datu Puti, UFC, Golden Fiesta and Locally, has been the partner of Filipino homes in levelling up their meal times for years. 

As a brand committed to making Masarap Masaya moments for its consumers, it aims not just to bring joy to Filipino homes, but to assume responsibility on a much larger scale through timely efforts that will benefit the environment during these increasingly critical times. 

Since 2014, NutriAsia has been taking part in the movement towards a zero-waste community through projects like Jumbohalang Tambalan and participation in DENR-EMB’s Refill Revolution. 

This year, NutriAsia carries on with its vision of a more environmentally sustainable world through a project called Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB), which encourages users to bring their own reusable bottles and refill their favorite condiments and products like Datu Puti Vinegar, Datu Puti Soy Sauce, UFC Banana Catsup, and Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil. This simple act is expected to raise awareness on responsible plastic use and help build a zero-waste community as a stepping stone to sustainability. 

NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) refilling station was built with eco-bricks that use plastic discards as components. These came from the Arca South Eco Hub, a project of Arca South, Green Antz, and Ayala Land Inc. The store also serves as a drop-off point for donated plastic materials to be used for repurposing. BYOB was launched last July 30 and runs until September 12, Mondays through Sundays, 12NN to 8PM at The Mind Museum in BGC.

Through the support of the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation and The Mind Museum, shoppers can visit and experience the first BYOB refilling station located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). To participate, consumers have to bring their own clean and dry reusable bottles and have these refilled with their chosen products atdiscounted prices. 

BYOB’s store is made from eco-bricks that use plastic discards as a component, and which come from the Arca South Eco Hub, a project of Arca South, Green Antz and Ayala Land Inc. The store will also serve as a drop-off point for plastic materials for repurposing. 

NutriAsia, through its Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) advocacy, hopes to create more Masarap Masaya moments by encouraging shoppers to craft their own ideas on how to build zero-waste communities. Until September 12, consumers can visit and experience the first BYOB refilling station at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. BYOB, which was launched last July 30, is open Mondays through Sundays, 12NN to 8PM. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle

“NutriAsia has been a trusted partner of every Filipino home in making Masarap Masaya meals. And with BYOB, we hope to go beyond and create more Masarap Masaya moments by encouraging shoppers to help build a zero-waste community in their own ways. We are also happy to share that all proceeds from BYOB, along with the plastic materials donated, will be used to produce upcycled furnishings for our beneficiary, GAT Andres Bonifacio High School,” said James Lim, NutriAsia’s Corporate Marketing and Communications Head 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communications head, discussed the importance of recycling and environmental sustainability during the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) project launch held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC in Taguig. BYOB runs until September 12, Mondays through Sundays, 1 NN to 8PM. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle.

NutriAsia’s James Lim, corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, and Ms. Zsarlene Chua of Business World show a tote bag made from upcycled plastic materials during the July 30 launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) advocacy at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Iza Gabrielle Iglesias of Manila Times, and Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, are shown with a decorative lamp cleverly made from upcycled plastic bottles. This and other surprises highlighted the launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) campaign at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig, last July 30. 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communications head, Mr. Quinn Arreza, Principal of Gat Andres High School and Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, showcased a sleekly designed table made from upcycled plastic at the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) launch held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. 

Mr. Christopher Cahilig, filmmaker and president of Insight 360 Consultancy Services, Inc., who is shown with Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, flaunts a bag made from upcycled plastic during the launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) project at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig, last July 30.

NutriAsia’s James Lim, corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, and Vlogger, Mr. Khym Manalo, showcased a lamp made from upcycled plastic bottles during the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) launch event last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig.

BYOB, launched last July 30 and set to run until September 12, will be open Mondays through Sundays, 12 NN to 8PM, at The Mind Museum in BGC. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle. 

CIGNAL TV Launches ONE PH—Ang Boses ng Nagkakaisang Pilipinas

CIGNAL TV, the country’s no.1 Pay TV Provider, formally launched the latest addition to its exclusive lineup of news channels, ONE PH.

The hosts of One PH banner programs with the President and CEO of Cignal TV and TV 5 Ms. Jane J. Basas and the Head of Radio 5 Operations Ms. Gladys Lucas.

Names from left to right top row: : Patrick Paez, Manny Mogato, Atty. Bruce Rivera, Cheryl Cosim, Raffy Tulfo, Atty. Mel Sta. Maria, Ed Lingao, Lourd de Veyra, Dr. Jondi Flavier

Bottom row: Jove Francisco, Jerwin Camua, MJ Marfori, Arnel Ignacio, Ms. Jane J. Basas, Jennica Garcia, Marga Vargas, Ms. Gladys Lucas and Chiqui Vergel

The all-Filipino news channel is the third Cignal channel under the One branding, complementing One News, the English-language news channel and its sports channel One Sports.

“One PH furthers our commitment to deliver reliable news and public affairs programs that matter most to Filipinos,” says Sienna G. Olaso, Cignal TV Vice President of Channel Management.

“True to our goal to be ‘Ang Boses ng Pinagkakaisang Pilipinas’ One PH will be home to news programs that inform and educate, talk shows that inspire and entertain, and public service programs that will provide our fellow Filipinos a venue where they can seek help for their problems,” Olaso added.

One PH will continue its partnership with Pilipino Star Ngayon, Radyo 5 92.3 NewsFM, The Freeman and News5, to create more exclusive and engaging content for the channel.

ALL IN ONE PH: NEWS, PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENTERTAINMENT

ONE PH’s programming block will be headlined by its news and commentary programs such as “One Balita”the noontime daily news program hosted by Raffy Tulfo and Jamie Herrell and primetime news “Sa Totoo Lang”with Cheryl Cosim and Jove Francisco.

Make your weekday evenings more interesting with veteran journos Ed Lingao, Patrick Paez, Lourd de Veyra, Melvyn Calderon, Manny Mogato, and Jove Francisco as they talk about the day’s top headlines in “Wag Po”.

When it comes to public service, no other show comes close to Wanted Sa Radyo, as “Idol” Raffy Tulfo brings a different kind of drama every afternoon and proves why he is the true “Sumbungan ng Bayan”.

In need of advice? Mr. Chink Positive Chinkee Tan and Christine Bersola-Babao will teach you how to manage your finances in Mag-Badyet Tayo!, while millennial momsJennica Garcia and Pat Fernandez give parenting tips in Inay Ko Po!And for those who have questions about legal procedures, Atty. Ted Te has the answers in Usapang Kapa-TED.

As they say, “There’s no business like showbusiness,” and the Pambansang Iskuperaand Reyna ng IntrigaCristy Fermin will make sure you are always updated with the latest happenings in the local entertainment scene in Cristy Ferminuteas well as the juiciest blind items as she teams up with Manay Lolit Solis and Mr. Fu in Take It Per Minute.

Finally, for sports and motoring enthusiasts, you can catch all the exciting highlights with Zaldy Perez in Isport Lang,get motoring tips from Mike Potenciano and Lindy Pellicer in Turbo Timeand ride with Jay Tarucin the firstweekly motorcycle show Ride Radio.

ONE PH is a 24-hour news service on Cignal channel 6.