MiGuard Helps in Making Filipino Homes Safer

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The home is the place where one feels safe, comfortable and secure. It should feel like your own personal refuge – a private sanctuary where you and your family can feel most secure and most worry-free.

In the Philippines, just like in many countries, feeling safe within the confines of ones’ home, is never negotiable. Peace of mind that their loved ones are well protected and safe from harm is a prime priority of every homeowner to consider 

What is MiGuard

Making every home safe and secure is what MiGuard is all about. 

A technologically advanced and innovative home security system, MiGuard provides a holistic approach to home safety and security. 

The MiGuard system is an integrated set of sensors, alarms, detectors, and controlled devices wirelessly connected to a central console which can control up to 100 MiGuard devices. 

The MiGuard Console serves as a gateway to the WiFi and GPRS network and is linked to a 24/7 MiGuard command center that monitors all the alarms and bridge the calls to first and nearest responders that can check unwanted activity happening in and around your home.

MiGuard’s 24/7 command center works in partnership with the PNP, the Bureau of Fire and Protection, and private and public hospitals to quickly connect and send the appropriate emergency response to help their customers. 

 All these devices can be easily accessed and controlled using a MiGuard Security app on your mobile phone. Aside from crime prevention tools, MiGuard has incorporated early detection devices including fire or smoke sensors; water and gas leak detectors; and, a medical emergency call button into its security system package so potential emergencies, dangers, and disasters can be easily sensed and attended to.

“The safety and security of every family and every home should not be taken for granted. The more you wait, the longer you put your hard-earned possessions, your loved ones, and yourselves at risk,” said Raeyan Basa, MiGuard’s Vice President for Sales.

Invest in a good security system today and put your trust in MiGuard ... they care about making your homes safer, just as much as you do. 

For inquiries, you may contact +63 2 717 9806 or thru MiGuard Facebook page.

Jardine Distribution joins WORLDBEX anew to showcase its most tried and trusted brands

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A homeowner asks one of Jardine staff on what makes its home pests solutions different from other brands.

Jardine Distribution Inc. (JDI) once more expressed its support for the local construction industry by participating in the highly successful Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX), which was recently held at the World Trade Center Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center.

WORLDBEX, dubbed as the country’s biggest building and construction expo for twenty years now, gathered top companies, including Jardine, to showcase the most trusted and reliable products and services in the industry today.

Jardine participates in WORLDBEX 2016 at the World Trade Center Manila last March 16 to 20.

“For the longest time now, Jardine has considered WORLDBEX a very important annual event in the industry so that we have made our participation in it a tradition,” says Peachy Tiu, JDI Marketing Manager “We believe that the expo offers the company an excellent venue for sustaining its significant presence in the industry. During the annual event, too, we are able to present Jardine’s line of premium home protection products that customers have learned to count on.”

Jardine highlighted its tried, tested, and trusted brands during this year’s WORLDBEX including its waterproofing products, home pest solutions, and Solignum. 

During the expo, Jardine highlighted its tried, trusted and tested termite solutions along with its waterproofing solutions. Other products are Klerat Single Feed Rodenticide, Optigard Roach and Ant Bait, and ZAP aerosol insecticide, which comes in multi-insect, cockroach, and mosquito killer variants. 

Jardine shows support to local construction industry by joining the country’s biggest building and construction expo, WORLDBEX.

Jardine Distribution, Inc., represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. Focus is given to the safe use of these products by providing technical support and due consideration to environmental protection. 

For more information, visit www.jardinedistribution.com

SureSeal: Your leak solution this rainy season

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Living in the Philippines, which goes through months of monsoon every year, have taught us to be prepared when long days of rain is just around the corner. One of the measures we take is keeping our roofs free from debris like stones, dirt, and fallen leaves, among others to protect it from leaks. However, there are times that there are cracks and holes already. In situations like this, the smartest and most convenient solution is applying sealants to ensure that our most precious homes are safe from damages caused by leaks. However, can current sealants in the market do the job?

Consumers have different standards of quality when it comes to sealants. Since most people discover leaks only when it started leaking already, they have the idea that the quick drying variant is the most effective, but truth be told, it is not. The main reason for this is that sealant that easily dries up and hardens like cement has a high tendency to crack because of brittleness. 

This is where SURESEAL’s IWAS CRACK Advantage comes in. SureSeal is an all Purpose Elastomeric Sealant, which has an “iwas crack” technology. SURESEAL is a slow-curing sealant that is designed perfectly for various substrates as an excellent sealing and bonding agent. In the cured state, it is transformed into a tough, rubber-like gasket which offers reasonable motion, contraction and expansion, of the connected elements without cracking or losing adhesion.

Unlike other brands and variants, you don’t have to worry that it will crack eventually. SureSeal takes pride of its “iwas crack” technology, which makes the brand cost-effective and long lasting.

Sureseal elastomeric sealant comes in gallon, liter, 500ml, 250ml, and 82.5g pouch. It is available in all leading hardware and DIY stores nationwide.

For more information, call or text the Engineer Lunas Hotline at 0920-910-2629 or go to www.jardinedistribution.com.ph 

NorthPine Land: Where dreams come to life

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It is every hardworking Filipino’s dream to have a house he can call his own. NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI), one of the leading and most trusted real estate companies in the Philippines, has committed to provide homes and purposeful areas that improve the quality of life. More than a good house, NorthPine Land builds better homes. More than a good neighborhood, it creates better communities. More than a good area to stay, they make a better place of comfort and security for the whole family.

NorthPine Land has established its own niche in the middle income housing market in the country since it was founded in 1996 as a joint venture of four leading companies. Hongkong Land, one of Asia’s leading property investment, management and development groups, partnered with local investors San Miguel Properties, the real estate arm of San Miguel Group; BDO and Metrobank, the country’s largest and leading commercial banks. 

NLI President Alan R. Cruz affirms the company’s commitment to give people who strive to own their dream home the quality of life that only an integrated self-contained community can provide. 

Cruz said, “NorthPine Land defines the ideals of fine living on five foundations namely design, quality construction, lifestyle amenities, continuing estate management, and value.”

In the most recent Housing Preference and Affordability Survey (HPAS) released by the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), 82% of the total 4,725 families surveyed prefer to own a house and lot compared to only 2% to those who choose a tenement or condominium unit.

People opt to purchase a house and lot than a condo unit because they have exclusive rights to property; gives them the liberty to design or renovate the indoor and outdoor space any way they want; and it makes a good long-term investment or something they can pass on to their family. The fact that more families dream of owning house and lots over condos is part of the reasons why NorthPine prefers horizontal developments.

Through the years, NorthPine Land has built a solid reputation for distinction, quality, and value for money. The company continues to bring high-quality yet reasonable residential properties in the Philippines with several ongoing horizontal developments. 

Greenwoods Village is a 80-hectare Mediterranean-themed development considered as NorthPine Land’s largest housing project to date. Wind Crest, which boasts Modern-American Country style houses, is a stunning 5-hectare space located within the thriving community of Greenwoods. Kahaya Place, a splendid Modern-Asian space, is NorthPine Land’s latest townhouse project with hassle-free access to daily destinations such as schools, government offices, business districts and malls. All three properties are located at the booming city of Dasmariñas, Cavite. Just a few kilometers away is Kohana Grove which is comprised of 8 hectares of Modern Asian-inspired properties and a close neighbor of Tagaytay, renowned for its cool climate. 

Other quality developments of NorthPine Land are the 10-hectare tropicalized American Country-themed Forest Ridge in San Isidro, Antipolo City which has a commanding view of the city despite being only 45 minutes away from Manila; the 5-hectare Victorian-inspired South Hampton situated at Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Within these communities, NorthPine Land also offers line of trade and commercial areas called NorthPine Spaces. For each horizontal development, NorthPine Spaces features retail slots suited to accommodate the community’s basic daily needs. One can experience the convenience of NorthPine Spaces at the Village Square (Greenwoods), Forest Ridge Lane (Forest Ridge) & Hampton Royale (South Hampton).

The company also developed Lexington, a joint venture with Greenfield Development Corporation. This 8-hectare master planned community in Pasig City is composed of single detached homes. Lexington has been completely sold out since 2008.

Cruz emphasized, “NorthPine Land espouses excellence and customer satisfaction across the company and its portfolio of prestigious projects. It is strongly committed to making dreams come true by providing homes and purposeful areas that improve the way you live your life.”

With companies like NorthPine Land that are committed to providing quality homes to those who work hard for a better future, dreams will come to life. 

About NorthPine Land, Inc.

NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI) is one of the country’s trusted real estate prime movers with a prestigious portfolio of projects such as Kahaya Place, Greenwoods Village, Wind Crest, Kohana Grove (Cavite), South Hampton (Laguna), Forest Ridge (Antipolo City), and Lexington (Pasig City). Its distinguished shareholders are: HongKong Land, BDO, Metrobank, and San Miguel Properties, Inc. To know more about its lineup of products, visit www.northpineland.com.ph or call +632 637.1531.

Preparing healthy baon for kids

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With the help of Philips, moms can prepare nutritiously delicious meals for the kids this school year

Another school year is just around the corner and soon the students will be back to their daily grind. And there’s a lot to look forward to: new classmates, new teachers, new faces, new books, new subjects and many more.

It's a new start for everyone. Mothers, for their part, must make sure that everything is in order.

Aside from ticking off the usual checklist of school supplies and uniform, mothers should also prepare for the back to school baon,ensuring that their kids eat the right meals to keep them healthy in school as they brave another year of education.

“Mothers must make sure their children get the perfect start. Such preparations include planning in advance for their healthy baon,” says RJ Buenaventura, Philips General Manager for Personal Health.

He says that the task can be daunting for mommies if they don’t have the right partners. Buenaventura explains, “Indeed, having the right kitchen tools for one’s back-to-school preparations can make a huge difference.”

And because school cafeteria food may not always be healthy, most moms prefer to prepare home cooked baon for their kids. Towards this end, Philips, the world’s no. 1 home cooking and food preparation appliance brand according to Euromonitor International, offers a line of helpful kitchen appliances.

“With these tools, both mother and child can definitely breeze through the back-to-school jitters with flying colors,” promises RJ.

Delicious with less fat

Nowadays, mothers have to consider the taste of the food as much as its nutritional value.

Philips Airfryer for instance, can cook delicious fried food with 80% less fat. It has a unique Rapid Air Technology that enables home chefs to fry with air to make food, which is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Healthy blends

For healthy fruit drinks, salads, dressing or vegetable dishes, mothers can use the Philips Avance Collection Blender. This kitchen tool can handle just about anything from fruits and vegetables to ice.

Its multi-speed function will help moms blend, crush and cut for perfectly smooth blending and any consistency they want, says Reah Ronsayro, Business Development Manager for Kitchen and Domestic Appliances. 

The Philips Avance Collection Juicer can help mommies make healthy drinks for the little ones, as well. This product, Ronsayro explains, extracts more juice from fruit and vegetables with an innovative quick clean sieve and has an integrated pulp container that allows the consumer to clean the products easier.

Bread and breakfast

Preparing for back-to-school meals begins at home, with breakfast. As the old adage goes, it is the most important meal of the day. For children, fiber is quite important in the morning as it aids digestions and helps relieve and prevent constipation.

In line with this, the Viva Collection Toaster is yet another kitchen partner that can help mothers prepare bread for the morning meals of their kids.

With its wide deep slots and self-centering feature, this toaster ensures evenly golden brown toast on thick or thin slices. It also features an integrated bun warming rack, slide out crumb tray and one-touch reheat and defrost buttons, describes Reah.

Don’t forget rice

For older children whose classes are longer and extend through lunch hours, there’s the Philips Rice Cooker, which comes with automatic cooking functions that better preserve the freshness and nutrients in rice. It can serve up to 10 cups.

Faster, mom

Finally, there’s the Philips Induction Cooker, which shortens cooking time and makes preparing baon more convenient for moms who don’t have a lot of time. The kitchen tool comes with a variety of cooking functionalities such as an automatic temperature control, timer, sensor touch surface, and several cooking presets that make cooking a breeze.

Indeed, mommies need not go crazy over the back-to-school preparations for their little ones. They just need to find the right partners that would enable them to do their preparations in a smarter way.

For more information about our products, visit www.philips.com.ph or check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PhilipsPhilippines or https://www.facebook.com/Philips-Home-Living-Philippines/.

You can also call our customer hotline at (632) 6679000 if you are within Metro Manila or 1-800-10-7445477 if you are outside Metro Manila.

James Hardie: Living Without Compromise

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Many people, when faced with time or budget constraints, or a decision between old and new ways of doing things, are forced to accept standards that are lower than desirable. Yet there is one aspect in life where there should be no room for compromise: the building of spaces where we live, work, play, and enjoy life to the fullest. 

James Hardie—a highly respected, admired innovator and world leader in the building materials industry—espouses elevating standards and prioritizing quality. As a result, its products, especially the HardieFlex brand of durable fiber cement boards, have become the top choice among discerning architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and homeowners since the brand’s introduction to the local market in 1996.

The brand trusted by the experts, James Hardie products, provide durability and design flexibility. And this is enhanced by James Hardie guidelines on how not to compromise when it comes to safety, sustainability and cost-efficiency. 

1. Put stock in things that last a long time

Founded in Australia in 1888, the company that pioneered state-of-the-art fiber cement technology in the 1980s has invested much in research and development for its cornerstone Philippines product range, HardieFlex. 

Now, the most trusted fiber cement brand by architects in the country, HardieFlex is the go-to material for withstanding the test of time and resisting a host of problems. Unlike plywood, HardieFlex is resistant to moisture damage, fire, termites, rotting, and impact. 

This durable product has also been tested on a variety of landscapes and weather conditions. The Philippines, in particular, is a tricky place in which to build homes and buildings, given its varying weather which ranges from hot and humid to cold and wet. HardieFlex® fiber cement products are specifically manufactured to perform superbly in the face of these unique factors affecting Philippine construction. It protects against moisture damage and rotting all year round, for many years to come. 

2. Think cost-efficient instead of cheap

When local homeowners economize on construction materials, are they truly saving their money or just compromising on quality? Some materials like wood and plywood may be less expensive initially, but since they’re not as durable, they need to be repaired and replaced more often. Result: they’re more expensive in the long run. 

Built to last, HardieFlex® is more pocket-friendly. It can be installed in various applications with minimal labor costs for homeowners. With HardieFlex®, construction can be cost-efficient without skimping on safety and structural integrity.

3. Choose both form and function

There are endless design possibilities with HardieFlex®. Initially marketed and known as material for ceilings and walls, the durable fiber cement boards has expanded its line, offering several applications such as eaves, fascia, flooring, wet areas, and external cladding. 

HardieFlex Ceilings, HardieFlex Walls, HardieFlex Wet Area Solution, HardieFlex® Senepa, HardieFlex Eaves, HardiePlank Siding, and HardieFlex Flooring all allow for a wide variety of sizes and applications to fit your design and decorative taste. 

4. Go for sustainable and health friendly

Years of experience, research and development, and knowledge from across the globe have made James Hardie products the ideal tool, not only because of their quality and durability. It aims to deliver an ideal and cost-efficient way of building spaces without forgetting two important elements: the people and the environment. With HardieFlex®, James Hardie delivers products that are both health- and eco-friendly. 

First, its products are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals emitted in the air which may be harmful to people and the environment. Secondly, asbestos, a common additive found in other fiber board products, are 100% absent from HardieFlex® products. Research shows that VOCs can cause serious respiratory problems in children and the elderly. Without these harmful compounds threatening to pollute the air people breathe, it is much easier to enjoy life without worry. 

HardieFlex® products are also energy-efficient and designed to provide thermal comfort. Moreover, the products use sustainable raw materials and goes through a manufacturing process which minimizes the impact on the environment. 

5. Always go the extra mile

Confident of the top-notch quality of its products, James Hardie provides a ten-year warranty on all HardieFlex fiber cement boards. This winner of 3 out of 4 feature awards at the Architects’ Choice Awards Philippines 2014 by BCI Asia, including Most Trusted Brand for cement boards, also comes with excellent after-sales service. The company has dedicated hotlines for customer and technical support (toll-free 1-800-1-888-5427; or (02) 895-5427.

Living life without compromise seems like a very difficult undertaking. But with HardieFlex®, you won’t need to settle for anything but the best. 

Join the Hardie Fix Promo Now!

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Join the Hardie Fix Promo and be one of lucky three (3) winners of P5,000 worth of GCs! All you have to do is go to our microsite: hardiefix.jumpdigital.ph and register. 

Upload a photo of an area in your home that badly needs a James Hardie makeover and tell us how you would use our products to spruce up your home in 200 characters or less! 

The lucky recipients of the P5,000 GCs will be judged based on the criteria of: 

- 20% votes

- 20% relevance to the promo 

- 60% creativity

Now, what are you waiting for? Join now and start living without compromise.

James Hardie is the world leader in fiber cement technology. We have been in the building materials industry since 1888. Our company is founded on new developments and discoveries through our steadfast commitment to research. In the 1980s, we pioneered the development of asbestos-free cement boards. Since then, we have become the highly respected innovator and leader of fiber cement building materials. James Hardie boasts of 127 years of global knowledge and 19 years of local edge. We established our business initially in Australia, then we have expanded to New Zealand, the United States and in 1996, the Philippines. The manufacturing facility in Laguna does not only supply cement boards locally but all throughout the Asia Pacific region straight from our plant in Cabuyao. To add to that, the factory creates sustainable jobs for Filipinos.

Utilizing our global research team and with our experience in the Philippine market, it is apparent that the realities of a tropical country are much different from where we started. Keeping in mind the Philippines' notorious extreme weather swings, James Hardie building products have been designed and developed to withstand the local climate. The high temperature and high pressure treatment we enforce in our cement boards increases the durability of our products and minimizes movement due to temperature variations. From our ceilings, walls and flooring to our senepa, eaves and siding, if it has the HardieFlex® or HardiePlank trademark, it was designed exactly for the needs of the Filipinos.

Based in the Philippines for almost two decades now, it is obvious that plywood and concrete hollow blocks are still being predominantly used in the construction of homes and this often leads to rapid deterioration. Whether it be due to water damage, fire, impact, or termites, houses quickly lose their initial sheen. If you have become a victim of these perennial damages, James Hardie would like to help you. We will prove to you the premium quality of HardieFlex backed by its resistance to moisture damage, fire, termites, and impact.

Jardine Distribution joins WORLDBEX 2015 to help push the construction industry towards the forefront of economic growth

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Supporting the growth of the construction industry as the country transitions to the ASEAN Integration of 2015, Jardine Distribution Inc. recently participated in the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX)—this year’s biggest building and construction expo.

Acknowledging the industry’s potential to be at the forefront of economic growth, WORLDBEX, which was held from March 11 to 15 at the World Trade Center, gathered top companies, including Jardine Distribution, Inc., to showcase the most trusted and reliable products and services in the industry today.

An interested buyer checks out different waterproofing and wood preservation products of Jardine that are on sale during the expo.

Jardine Distribution’s participation in WORLDBEX this year created awareness among homeowners and other construction companies of the latest innovations in the field of home protection and preservation.

“It has always been a practice for the company to join expos like this in order to sustain a significant presence in the industry,” said Jardine DIY Channel Supervisor Claire Ribo, who likewise pointed out that expositions like WORLDBEX “are good venues for introducing—and promoting—our home protection and preservation products.”

Ribo affirmed the need for Jardine to know the needs and demands of the consumers to allow them to address these and, at the same time, enable them to determine and assess the company’s future plans.

During the expo, the company highlighted its line of home pest solutions, which include Klerat Single Feed Rodenticide, Optigard Roach and Ant Bait, and ZAP aerosol insecticide, which comes in multi-insect, cockroach, and mosquito killer variants. Jardine also brought its waterproofing and wood preservation products to show some improvements and additions to the line.

Jardine Distribution, Inc., represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration of environmental protection. For more information, visit www.jardinedistribution.com.

Jardine Distribution and BASF; 30 years of strong brand partnership and still growing

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With the various construction projects flourishing in different parts of the country, Jardine Distribution Inc. works heavily with its industry partners in providing high quality products for the Filipino homes.

BASF and Jardine Distribution, Inc. continue its long-lasting and solid partnership to provide better services and products for Filipino homes.

One such partnership that is 3 decades strong is with the world’s leading chemical company, BASF, which recently launched Master Builders Solutions in the Philippines last February 6 at the InterContinental Manila, Makati City.

Master Builders Solutions is a result of BASF’s rebranding of 30 different brands under one collective brand name, giving its brands better recognition and standardized look.Jardine Distribution will continue to market and distribute water proofing solutions - Super Thoroseal (which is now named Masterseal 583), Waterplug (which is now named Masterseal 590) and Optimum Flex (which is now named Masterseal 540).

Jardine Distribution Inc. President Edwin Hernandez talks about the long-stading partnership of the company and BASF that resulted in years of providing high quality products for Filipino homes.

“We continue to lead the waterproofing industry in the country and that’s because our consumers have already proven to themselves that we have the best products out there. We promise to continue improving our products to cater to the needs of Filipino families,” said Nancy Pereyras, Product Manager, Jardine Distribution Inc.

Jardine Distribution President & General Manager, Edwin Hernandez also gave a brief speech during the event, talking about the long history of Jardine Distribution and BASF; rekindling the passion both companies have in providing high quality products for the Filipino home.

Different products and brands marketed under Master Builders Solutions will now feature a globalized naming system, allowing BASF help customers and partner companies to ensure the quality of products and services.

Jardine Distribution, Inc., represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration of environmental protection. For more information, visit www.jardinedistribution.com.

Fortune Magazine Named Tupperware Brands as One of the Most Admired Companies in the World

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Manila, Philippines – Tupperware Brands was cited in the 2015 World’s Most Admired Companies list for eight straight years by Fortune Magazine. The company is ranked on the annual list under the Home Equipment, Furnishings category.

Tupperware Brands was cited in the 2015 World’s Most Admired Companies list for eight straight years by Fortune Magazine. The company is ranked on the annual list under the Home Equipment, Furnishings category.

Throughout the years, Tupperware Brands has been unwavering in its commitment to Enlighten, Educate and Empower women and their families across the globe. With extreme passion to change lives in every one of its millions of sales force, Tupperware Brands continues to provide limitless income opportunities and develop innovative and world-class products, like Tupperware, that has been a staple in homes for over 50 years. 

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen; plus beauty, personal care, and baby care products for the whole family.

"More than this award, the assurance that we are able to carry out our commitment in empowering and improving lives of Filipinos in support of Tupperware Brands’ global mission to change lives through opportunity, support and relationships, year on year, is what we are most grateful for," says Mr. Graciano Pangilinan Jr., Tupperware Philippines President and Managing Director. 

“This continues to inspire us here in Tupperware Brands Philippines to aggressively come out and reinvent our products and improve our communication strategies to reach more Filipino families and be their partner in achieving their growth potential," Mr. Pangilinan continues. 

Fortune Magazine based their ranking for the World’s Most Admired Companies in the World on nine key attributes including innovativeness, sound financials, value as a long-term investment, to name a few. Tupperware Brands was noted for global competitiveness, ranking first within the industry in that category. 

The company ranked second in innovation and use of corporate assets in its industry. Other criteria contributing to the ranking includes social responsibility, people management, quality of products/services, and quality of management, financial soundness and long-term investment value.

The Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list is seen as the report card on corporate reputation. Over 660 companies from 29 countries around the world were surveyed by over 4,000 participants in the process of creating the 2015 list. The rankings reflect the observations and opinions of industry executives, directors and analysts. The 2015 list can be found in the March 1, 2015 issue of the magazine, as well as online.

Tupperware Brands Philippines is the authorized distributor of some of the world’s prestigious brands including Tupperware, Colour Collection, Ivana, White Result, Wonderbra, Playtex, Hanes, Baby Care Plus+, and Kids Plus+. 

Amaia Scapes San Pablo: An affordable and picturesque home in Laguna

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Amaia Land recently launched another affordable yet of quality development in San Pablo City, Laguna  last August 16 — Amaia Scapes San Pablo.

The launching of this third Amaia project in Laguna was attended by Donna Ramirez, Sales Regional Director; Milfa Pagsisihan, Broker Head; Nikko Reyes, Project Development Manager for South Luzon; and Willy Del Rio from General Services Office of San Pablo City.

A picturesque and affordable dream home seems far from your grasp. But with Amaia, the economic housing arm of Ayala Land, you can turn that dream into a reality.

The ribbon-cutting of Amaia Scapes in San Pablo, Laguna during its launch. (From L-R): Nikko Reyes, project development manager for South projects; Chay Viray; Donna Ramirez, sales regional director; and Milfa Pagsisihan, broker head.

Amaia is keeping its promise to provide better living for more Filipinos.

Amaia Scapes San Pablo is a horizontal development situated in Brgy. San Lucas 2, San Pablo City, Laguna — a site that gives homeowners a scenic environment. It occupies 4.3 hectares of land with 313 residential units for its first sector. Buyers will have the freedom to choose from three house models namely Twin Pod, Bungalow Pod, and Multi Pod.

What makes this project suitable for new and growing families is its close proximity to commercial and business establishments such as Puregold and San Pablo Market, saving your time and money from fare or gas expenses.

It is also ideal to raise your children because different educational institutions are just around the area like Laguna College, San Pablo College, Laguna State Polytechnic University, among others.

You will have the freedom to choose according to their desired specifications from three house models namely Twin Pod, Bungalow Pod, and Multi Pod.

Getting your dream home at Amaia is also pocket-friendly since it offers different paying options such as cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG, Bank and In-house financing.

Staying true to its mission of giving an affordable and balanced lifestyle, Amaia Scapes San Pablo prioritizes every family’s needs and happiness by providing a patio green for a fresher and greener environment.

Also, homeowners don’t have to go far for recreational activities because there is a village patio equipped with a pavilion, swimming pool, basketball court, and jogging path.

On top of everything, Amaia Scapes San Pablo puts everyone’s safety first before anything else. It is designed with guarded entrance and exits, a perimeter fence and tree-lined spine road. 

Amaia Scapes San Pablo is a quality residential project bearing the stamp of Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus’ (MDC) track record and experience, and is maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC).

Getting your dream home at Amaia is also pocket-friendly since it offers different paying options such as cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG, Bank and In-house financing.

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand or call (049) 800-1744.

Stop active leaks now with Waterplug

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Nothing causes more panic than discovering an active leak in the house, like when rainwater starts leaking through cracks in the walls of the house, toilet and bath, or the basement. The leaks have to be plugged quickly or else there’s going to be a flood—not to mention damage to your house.

To plug and seal off these leaks quickly and effectively, it’s best to use a superior “cementitious” or cement-based waterproofing product that is quick and effective. For taking care of active leaks, Waterplug is your best choice.

Waterplug is a fast-setting, fast-drying hydraulic cement. Its advanced formulation allows you to use it even when the leak is ongoing. You can apply it even while water is streaming through a hole or a crack in cement or concrete because it can set even when wet. You can plug and seal that actively leak really fast because Waterplug sets in just three minutes. 

Waterplug sets and bonds with the cement or concrete surface where it is applied. It will not get brittle or peel off, or otherwise be dislodged. Once set and bonded, Waterplug is very strong. It can withstand pressure of up to 1,500 pounds-per-square-inch (PSI); in comparison, an open fauces has 40 PSI. 

Notably, Waterplug is non-toxic. It can be used even when in contact with drinking water—so it not only protects your home from damage caused by leaks but also assures the health of the family. 

To learn more about Waterplug, call or text the Engineer Lunas Hotline 0920-910-2629 or go to www.jardinedistribution.com.ph

Essential tips to protect your family and home from water damage this rainy season

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Jardine Distribution Inc. has a total solution for your waterproofing needs.  Super Thoroseal, Waterplug and Optimum Flex are cementitious waterproofing to help you in protecting your home from the damage of leaks.

In a tropical country like the Philippines, where we experience several months of monsoon rains, floods, and typhoons, it is essential to waterproof our homes to protect our investment and maintain the most important shelter for our family.

During rainy season, water damages houses and there are situations like leaks and moisture accumulation will make your precious home look ugly. Think of the dark stains that turn into “maps” on your ceiling, or the water marks in your bathroom. Second, leaks and moisture can cause costly, even serious damage like having your basement walls turn “sweaty” or even having “waterfalls” spouting from them because of leaks. Water accumulation in the house can even damage or peel off your flooring. Also, doors that get filled with moisture can swell-up to the point where they don’t fit door frames anymore. Moisture accumulation in the home can reach electrical wiring—flickering house lights may be a sign of this. That’s a fire hazard right there.

Here are some essential tips on how to keep our family and our house protected from water damage this rainy season.

Focus on prevention. Preventing water damage is always the better option than having to fix it when it happens. Effective prevention means using the right product to waterproof your home. Some people think that elastomeric paint is a good solution; however, it is a temporary one at best.

Elastomeric paint eventually peels off as moisture sets in the walls, ceilings, and floors. It becomes brittle over time and flakes or fades away. Another downside is that elastomeric paint is toxic—something that many homeowners don’t usually know about. 

The total waterproofing solutions by Jardine Distribution Inc. are available in hardware and do it yourself stores across the country. 

A superior alternative to elastomeric paint is a “cementitious” or cement-based waterproofing product. Such a product bonds with the concrete or cement surface where it is applied. It becomes part of the wall or the ceiling, or the floor. It does not peel off like paint. It does not crack or flake. If you’re waterproofing anything concrete or cement, especially, your best bet is a cement-based waterproofing product like Super Thoroseal. 

Super Thoroseal seeps into and bonds permanently with the concrete or cement surface, effectively sealing even the tiniest pores or spaces so that moisture does not go through. Best of all, Super Thoroseal is non-toxic. It can even be used in swimming pools and be in contact with drinking water. Be sure to use Super Thoroseal to waterproof your toilet and bath, your firewall, and basement. 

Super Thoroseal may be applied even on wet surfaces. Simply mix 1 gallon of Super Thoroseal with 1.5 liters water, then it is ready to use. It is strong enough to withstand extremes of temperature, weather, abrasions, and even exposure to environmental chemicals.

Plug active leaks ASAP. What if there are cracks on your concrete wall and the rain is pouring outside, sending water into your house? What you need is Waterplug, a cement-based product that immediately plugs the leak and seals the cracks— it is specifically formulated so you can apply it even while a leak is ongoing. 

Waterplug is a fast-setting, fast-drying hydraulic cement designed to plug active leaks in concrete surfaces and structures (even concrete water tanks). Amazingly, Waterplug sets in just three minutes so you’ll have your leak plugged in such a short time. 

Waterplug is non-toxic and very strong. Once it is set and bonded with the concrete, it can withstand a force of up to 1,500 pounds-per-square-inch (PSI). In comparison, an open faucet has a force of about 40 PSI. Waterplug can also be used to seal cold joints and even anchor bolts of gates and other fixtures. 

Flexibility. Some parts of a house are more prone to experiencing movement or tremors—for example, a roofdeck, the upper floors and walls of a house, or a tall building. For such structures, it’s best to use Optimum Flex, a cement-based, flexible waterproofing product; its optimum flexibility keeps concrete surfaces sealed against water and moisture despite movement and tremors. Without such flexibility, an ordinary sealant would crack. 

Optimum Flex is very easy to use thanks to its pre-packaged, pre-measured components. It’s composed of a powder and an emulsion that are simply mixed together without having to do any measuring anymore. It only takes a short time for Optimum Flex to dry, set, and bond permanently with the concrete surface. It may be applied in wet areas. 

For real and effective protection against water damage, remember to choose cementitious or cement-based products like Super Thoroseal, Waterplug, and Optimum Flex.

Depending on which area of your house, building, or establishment you need to waterproof, these products provide superior protection. 

Super Thoroseal, Waterplug, and Optimum Flex are distributed in the Philippines by Jardine Distribution, Inc.

To know more about these waterproofing products, call or text the Engineer Lunas Hotline 0920-910-2629 or go to www.jardinedistribution.com .

Defend your home against underground termites

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Do you know about the invisible, silent destroyers that may be causing damage to your home? We’re talking about termites that cause major, permanent damage to your home if they are undetected. Every year, millions of pesos in costly damages happen to homeowners due to termite infestation.

Defend your home against underground termites. There are two types of termites: the subterranean termite and the drywood termite. 

Subterranean termites live in a nest or colony underground. This colony may be near or some distance away but the termites will be able to reach your house through the underground passages they build.

Drywood termites, on the other hand, make nests inside the wooden structures of your house. Whether subterranean or drywood, both kinds of termites can damage your house. Of the two, it’s the subterranean termites that present a trickier problem. 

Drywood termites can be eliminated by preserving and protecting the wooden portions of your property with Solignum wood preservative.   As for subterranean termites, they will continue to be a threat as long as they have access to your home. What’s the best way to protect your home against them?

 

The best way to defend against subterranean termites is to use an effective, convenient, and cost-effective soil termiticide, which is Hometrek from Jardine. Hometrek protects your house from the attack of termites by creating a barrier that blocks the termites’ passage. 

Hometrek has several advantages. It kills termites who try to breach the soil barrier. Hometrek is also safe to use, having passed the FDA standards for environmental safety.  It does not contaminate ground water. Use Hometrek to protect your home from subterranean termites now.

How do you know when your house is infested with termites? It’s not so easy to detect their presence because they stay hidden inside the walls, foundations, beams and other wooden structures in the house. Once damaged wood portions of the house become obvious, it’s usually at a point where considerable destruction has occurred. There are some signs of termite infestation that a homeowner can look out for including:

Damaged wooden portions of the house.  Damage can be obvious: wood has gaping holes where termites have eaten through.  Sometimes, however, the damage is inside the wood so the surface looks fine. So you can knock on the wood and check for a dull thud, a hollow sound.

Mud tubes.  Mud tubes are passages that subterranean termites use to go from their nests to your home. You may see these mud tubes in the exterior or interior of your house.

Shed insect wings.  When you find shed insect wings around your house, it could mean that a swarm of termites has been to your house. It’s possible that flying termites have landed near your home and are going to build a nest.

When you suspect that your home is threatened by a termite infestation, be sure to use Hometrek and other Jardine products for total termite protection. 

For more information go to http://jardinedistribution.com/construction-products/soil-termiticides/hometrek-tc/