Worldbex Services International (WSI) Makes History with the first-ever WOCEE and WOSAS

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WSI makes history as it launches the first-ever WOCEE & WOSAS! Organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country's leading exhibition organizer, the World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) and World of Safety and Security (WOSAS) is open until Sept. 24 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from 10AM to 8PM. Admission is free. 

In photo (L-R): Mr. Emil Romano (Chairman, Disaster Responders Challenge); Mr. Alexandre Ea (Commercial Counselor, Business France Phils.); Mr. Niño Namoco (President, JCI Manila); Ms. Jill Ang (Managing Dircetor, WSI); Hon. Teodoro Pascua (Usec., DTI); Mr. Halil Ozturk (Commercial Counselor, Embassy of Turkey); H.E. Thanatip Upatising (Ambassador, Embassy of Thailand); H.E. Dr. Jozsef Bencze (Ambassador, Embassy of Hungary); Mr. Joseph Ang (Founding Chairman, WSI); Mr. Mohammad Tanhaei (Ambassado, Embassy of Iran); Hon. Cardozo Luna (Usec., DND); Ar. Frankie Flameño (Exec. Director, WSI); Mrs. Levi Ang (Co-Founder, WSI); H.E. Juvencio de Jesus Martins (Ambassador, Embassy of East Timor); Gen. Jose Campo (Executive VI, MMDA); Ms. Tessie Roque (Exec. Director, WSI); and MGen. Daniel Casabar Jr. AFP (Ret.) (Director, Government Arsenal). 

There is truly no stopping Worldbex Services International (WSI) – the country’s leading events and expositions organizer – in its bid to boost the growth of the country’s economic development. Marking another record-breaking milestone, WSI is finally opening its doors to the much-anticipated World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) and the World of Safety and Security Expo (WOSAS) today, September 21 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

As both events embody a trailblazing chapter in the history of local expositions, the opening ceremony of the co-located events is expected to be graced by VIP personalities including PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, DND Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, DTI Usec. Teodoro Pascua, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Ricardo Jalad together with WSI’s Joseph Ang, Levi Ang, Ar. Francisco Flameño Jr., Jill Aithnie Ang, Rene Ramos, and Tessie Roque.

For over two decades, WSI has elevated the quality of life of countless Filipinos through world-class trade shows that not only bring within reach topnotch consumer products and services but also, cultivate dynamic economic opportunities for trade players. From construction and design to food and tourism, WSI now turns its focus on consumer technology as well as safety and security with WOSAS and WOCEE – both of which are the first of its kind.

Securing tomorrow

Armed with an encompassing foresight, WSI knows that the backbone of any great nation is its capacity to safeguard the protection of its citizens. With this concept in mind, WOSAS was envisioned to respond to the growing need to improve the quality of safety and security of Filipinos. That is, by serving as a premium venue to showcase state-of-the-art technologies that could provide reliable and durable protection from imminent dangers and security threats.

Dividing a total of close to 10,000sqm of exhibition space into themed areas of Security and Surveillance, Fire and Safety, Smart Home and Building, as well as Energy Saving and Electric Automation, the first-ever WOSAS features over 100 exhibitors; as part of the highlights today, in the same day as the declaration of the National Earthquake Drill, the organizers have teamed up with JCI Manila for the National Disaster Responders Challenge Meet and Greet.

Advancing the present

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate, WSI believes that we should not get left behind. In this regard, WOCEE was conceptualized to serve as a premium consumer tech and innovation hub. One that not only serves as one-stop shop for the latest tech goods but also, a platform where consumers, innovators, and entrepreneurs alike can come together for productive exchange of information and potential business opportunities.

Set to take over as part of close to 10,000sqm of exhibition space, WOCEE also boasts of over 100 exhibitors hailing from countries such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US. The event has several highlights including MSI’s VR Lounge, VEX Robotics Competition in partnership with MRSP, product launches and seminars.

Engaging the people 

Known for delivering highly experiential expositions, WSI ensures that the first-ever WOCEE and WOSAS will allow visitors to immerse in the same world-class trade show experience that all its past shows have offered. As such, highlighting WOCEE and WOSAS are the exciting pocket events and activities that are presented in partnership with leading companies, prestigious organizations, as well as government institutions.

Among which include the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines’ Robotics competition. Organized annually by MRSP to promote robotics among the youth, this year’s highly anticipated Robotics competition will be held at WOCEE for the first time and will have categories for both high school and grade school entrants.

On the other hand, sure to add an exciting component to WOCEE and WOSAS are the line-up of free seminars and workshops that aim to impart basic yet relevant information and niche knowledge in the field of tech innovation and safety. Furthermore, visitors are encouraged to watch out for product demos from leading brands for an exclusive peek into products and services that are changing the way we live. Plus, visitors would be delighted to know that raffle segments at WOCEE and WOSAS will be held as a way for the organizers and exhibitors to give back to the community.

Ongoing until September 24, from 10am-8pm at the World Trade Center Manila, WSI has officially opened its doors to the future. For those who are engaged in electronics and technology, don’t miss the chance to take part in WOCEE. Meanwhile, those who are seeking to elevate their safety and security abilities and measures are encouraged to take advantage of WOSAS. Admission is free.

For more information, follow @wocee.ph, @wosas.ph on Facebook and Instagram or go to wocee.ph, wosas.ph to register.

Towards a Safer Future at the first-ever WOSAS

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WSI, the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer, to host the country’s biggest safety and security trade show

The world is evolving in an unprecedented rate and along with these changes are growing threats to both public and private security. In line with its efforts to elevate the quality of life in the Philippines by empowering its various economic sectors and bringing within reach the most sophisticated products and technologies to Filipinos, Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer – proudly presents the first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo or simply WOSAS 2017: “Towards a Safer Future”.

Happening on September 21 to 24, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Manila, WOSAS envisions to become the country’s biggest safety and security trade show. By gathering the widest array of safety and security innovations under one roof, WOSAS believes that it can lead the way “Towards a Safer Future” by making the spaces they work, play, and live in a lot safer and more secure through state-of-the-art safety technologies and advanced security systems.

Off to a strong start, the first-ever WOSAS will be occupying a total of 15,000 sqm of exhibition space as it is expected to house over 100 exhibitors from 11 countries including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US in fields of commercial security, emergency and rescue, fire and protection, homeland security, information security, safety and health, smart home/office/city, training and consultation, as well as in transport safety and security.

Pioneering in nature, WOSAS is easily one of the most anticipated trade show of the season. To ensure that all these visitors experience a seamless and systematic trade show visit, WOSAS will be divided into four themed areas – Security and Surveillance; Fire Protection; Smart Home and Building; Energy Saving & Electric Automation.

Within these areas, visitors can find a diverse product profile which include intelligent security solutions that may be seamlessly integrated into existing systems; a comprehensive selection of fire prevention, fire protection, rescue, as well as advanced recovery solutions; the latest in energy saving systems; and a heady selection of smart home technologies among many others.

Beyond your usual trade show, WOSAS likewise seeks to become a platform for the exchange of relevant industry information. In effect, also headlining the WOSAS are a series of event highlights that aim to supplement visitor experience with programs and seminars that aim to impart timely and insightful information to industry professionals. Among these include live demonstrations and seminars on industrial, electrical, and civil electrical factory management, fire and safety; product launches; and even self-defense classes. 

The first of its kind, WOSAS is seen to usher in a new era for the safety and security industry in the country as it leads at the forefront of enhancing the country’s state of safety and security. Moreover, it proves to be a game changer in the field of events and expo management as it fosters another ideal environment for exhibitors and investors alike who are looking to expand their business horizons in the emerging industry of safety and security.

The first-ever World of Safety and Security Expo will be co-located with the first-ever World of Consumer Electronics Expo. 

For more information, visit www.wosas.ph or follow wosas.ph on Instagram and Facebook.

10 Reasons why you shouldn't miss this year's MAFBEX

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Are you ready for the Ultimate Foodventure?

It’s that time of the year again for the biggest food show in the country – the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo, bringing together a flurry of gastronomic wonders on June 14 to 18, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Manila. Organized by MAFBEX Events Management (a subsidiary of Worldbex Services International) and presented in cooperation with the Young Hoteliers Exposition and the Organization of Bar Professionals, this year’s show is sure to be packed with tons of surprises and exclusive events. 

To give you an idea, here are some among the many reasons why you should not miss the 11th MAFBEX!

1. Tasting Opportunities

Set to occupy a total of 15,000 sqm of exhibition space, which will house close to 500 exhibitors, explore and sample the diverse array of food and beverage products from both local and international brands. 

2. Fresh Local Produce 

Presented in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry, a special pavilion will be showcasing local and homegrown goods from all over the country. Among these include Guzto, Pia, Bahaghari Banana Chips, Merl's Delicacies, The Cracking Monkey, Seaweed Products, Wild Honey, Coconut Oil, Organic Salted Eggs, and Tamarraw rice among many others. Select regional offices including the Regional Field Office I, II, III, and IVA will also display their local produce at the pavilion.

3. Franchising Zone

More than just a destination for foodies, those who wish to venture into the food business are encouraged to visit the Franchising Zone. Among the participating companies include Delicious / Feicitas, KJA Globe, Mega Food Cart, Fosse Coffee Kiosk, Masterchef, David Fusion, JC Worldwide, and Pampanga’s Best.

4. Chefs of the World

A highly-anticipated event highlight at MAFBEX shows, the Chefs of the World gives you a unique opportunity to witness renowned chefs in action and even talk to them during the meet & greet session! Headlining this year’s Chefs of the World are Pokwang, Chef Sharwin Tee, Chef Deejay Santos, Chef Michelle Adrillana, Chef Mitchie Sison, Chef Philip Goulding, and Chef Alain Rion of Sofitel, to name a few.

5. Free MAFBEX Seminars

Feed not only your tummy but also your mind at this year’s MAFBEX Seminars. Open to all and free of charge, learn a thing or two straight from the F&B industry’s top practitioners and influencers.

6. Live Cooking Demos

Wouldn’t it be great if you could prepare your favorite dishes at home? Learn from the best as MAFBEX hosts a series of cooking demos by the most prominent chefs in the country such as Chef Boy Logro, Chef Dang Adrias, Chef Jackie & Maai Florendo, and Chef Xavier Btesh.

7. YHE Interschool Competition

Want to try something new? From a grueling Black Box challenge and Cake Decorating Competition to the Flair Cup 2017, Market Basket Challenge, and the Mocktail Punch Competition, bear witness to live culinary competitions for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

8. National Bartending Championships

Enjoy a boozy spectacle with the first-ever HRAP National Bartending Championships. To showcase their bottle flipping and flair skills at the Flairtending Competition are representatives from the Baguio Country Club, Cafe Havana, Dusit Thani Hotel, Holiday Inn, and Resorts World Manila. Meanwhile, to showcase their cocktail concoctions on the spot at the Classic Bartender Competition are contests from the Baguio Country Club, Diamond Hotel, Dusit Thani Hotel, Pan Pacific Hotel, Sofitel, Bellevue Manila, and OKADA.

9. MAFBEX Culinary Cup: Home Chef Edition

Like a scene straight out of your favorite reality cooking competition show, feel the action heat up as amateurs battle it out for this year’s MAFBEX Culinary Cup: Home Chef Edition. Divided into two rounds, the semi-finals and the grand finals, home chefs will be tasked to collect their ingredients on the spot and cook up a culinary masterpiece for the honor of being hailed as champion as well as a chance to win awesome prizes.

10. Eat for a cause

It’s not every day that you eat and get to help someone in need. At MAFBEX, you get to do both as part of the proceeds of the show will go to the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc.

For more information, you may follow #MAFBEX on Facebook and Instagram!

Suki Day: Suy Sing, trade partners bring Pinoy grocers to world of success

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There is a world of exciting rewards and wonderful opportunities that await independent Filipino grocers, especially those who have made the country’s leading one-stop grocery distribution company—Suy Sing Commercial Corporation—their trusted partner in running their business.

During the Suki Day 2017 held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, thousands of loyal ka-Suy Sings became virtual tourists and adventurers as they visited “United States”, “Japan”, “Nepal”, “Indonesia”, “China”, “Switzerland”, “Netherlands”, “Argentina”, “Norway” and other tourist destination-themed booths to discover the “World of Success” that they can experience with Suy Sing.

Executives of Suy Sing and its trade partners, namely (from left) Del Monte Phils. Inc. Customer Development Group Head Patrick Belen Diño; Nestle Phils. Inc. Sales Director Jojo Dela Cruz; Procter & Gamble Phils. Inc. Sales Director Bryan Wong; Alaska Milk Corp. VP-Sales Francisco Idian; Peerless Product Manufacturing Corp. VP-Sales & Marketing Jasper Tiu; Suy Sing executives Elma Ainza, Virginia Lim, Tina Tan, and Reina Sy; Unilever Phils. Inc. Chairman & CEO Benjie Yap; Century Pacific Food Inc. President & CEO Christopher Po; Nutri-Asia Inc./First PGMC Enterprises Inc. President & COO Angie Go Flaminiano; Monde Nissin Corp. CMO Ruffy Tiam-Lee; and Mondelez Phils. Inc. Country Head Ashish Pisharodi pose with the success sign during the opening of Suki Day 2017.

To signify how the company and its trade partners help the PInoy grocers’ business soar to new heights, executives of the country’s leading consumer goods manufacturing companies gamely donned their captain’s hats and stood in front of an airplane to unveil the much-awaited Suki Day and welcome aboard thousands of excited Ka-Suy Sings.

Booths featuring world-renowned landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Mount Everest and the Himalayas attracted crowds of attendees with their selfie-worthy colorful backdrops. Exciting games and prizes, entertaining shows and gimmicks, special deals and promos, and new products and freebies also made Suki Day more fun and rewarding for thousands of attendees.

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid serenades the audience with his most-loved ballads.

Stressing the vital role of Filipino grocers in not only making their business reach a world of success but effectively managing it for the long run, Guthrie Jensen engaged business owners in a Mastering Management seminar as part of Suy Sing’s Suki Success Series. Participants learned to manage their business, themselves, their people and productivity by setting goals and making plans to achieve them, assigning responsibilities to accomplish tasks, motivating employees, and evaluating work.

To highlight the celebration, Suy Sing served a delicious lunch buffet in a dining area where hundreds of tables filled most of the spacious World Trade Center. The company also treated the guests to a delightful and entertaining show courtesy of singer-comedian K Brosas, actor-comedian Chokoleit, and some unsuspecting members of the audience who took part in hilarious contests.

Hosts Robi Domingo and Iya Villania welcome the ka-Suy-Sings to Suki Day 2017

As main program hosts, Robi Domingo amused the audience with his hugot lines while Iya Villania serenaded the 25- to 55-year “S Factor” awardees with a song number. Capping off the afternoon’s entertainment was singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid who sang his signature ballads and dished out his own brand of humor.

Suy Sing executives congratulate the lucky winner of a brand-new 2017 Mitsubishi Adventure.

Lots of exciting prizes, including round-trip tickets to Japan, Apple iPhones, other gadgets and appliances were raffled off to Ka-Suy Sings. One very lucky grocer even went home with a brand new Mitsubishi Adventure in the grand raffle draw. Bags full of grocery items and The North Face backpacks were given to grocers who completed the booth hopping activity.

Among the celebrities who visited the different Suki Day booths were Rocco Nacino, Gabby Concepcion, Claudia Barretto, Gerald Anderson, Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador, and Dominique Roque.

Trade partners also reap success

With over 70 years-worth of experience in nationwide grocery distribution, Suy Sing has definitely brought a world of success not only to its customers, but also to its trade partners.

“Suy Sing is one of the most ideal partners a supplier can have. They help us most in getting our products into the smallest stores all over the Philippines. They have a very strong base of customers and we really appreciate the distribution and aggressive marketing that Suy Sing is doing,” said Angie Go Flaminiano, president and COO of Nutri-Asia Inc. “I want to congratulate Suy Sing on their anniversary and wish them continued success and to thank them for supporting Nutri-Asia throughout these years.”

For more information on how Suy Sing can bring your grocery business to a world of success, call the Suy Sing customer hotline at 706-8888, the provincial toll-free number at 1-800-10-7068888 or visit www.suysing.com.

MAFBEX 2017: The Ultimate Foodventure

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Seeking to restore the child-like curiosity and wonder that once defined our relationship with food, the Manila Food and Beverage Expo or simply, MAFBEX invites everyone to go on the “Ultimate Foodventure” as it returns to deliver its 11th installment on June 14 to 18, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Organized by MAFBEX Events Management, a subsidiary of Worldbex Services International, and presented in partnership with the Young Hoteliers Exposition (YHE) and the Organization of Bar Professionals (OBP), MAFBEX 2017 is set to occupy a total of 15,000sqm of exhibition space as it expects to house over 500 booths – thereby anticipating no less than 50,000 visitors throughout its five-day run.

In line with this year’s theme, MAFBEX 2017 will be all about diversity. With that said, apart from showcasing a huge variation of the most outstanding homegrown food brands, visitors are bound to get a taste of international flavors with dedicated booths for foreign exhibitors. Among the participating countries include Italy, Spain, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Indeed, MAFBEX shows are nothing short of overwhelming. To ensure that visitors enjoy all that it has to offer with much ease, comfort, and efficiency, MAFBEX will divide its aisles into product zones including Franchise, Equipment, Food and Beverage, Condiments, Packaging, Kitchenware, Organic Products, and Halal.

Beyond your usual food expo, another unique component of MAFBEX is its signature event highlights. Gearing to make a comeback this year are the YHE Competition, which turns the spotlight on up and coming culinary students; Chefs of the World, a series of live cooking demos by locally and internationally renowned chefs; the Franchising Zone, a hub where interested entrepreneurs may get in touch with the hottest franchises in the market; the highly anticipated MAFBEX Seminars, and last but not the least, the MAFBEX Culinary Cup Home Chef Edition, an amateur cooking competition that aims to recognize talented home cooks. This year, P30,000 worth of cash and other prizes await the winner.

Over a decade since its first edition, MAFBEX continues to be hailed as the biggest and most sought-after food expo; one wherein friends and families may gather round to explore new tastes and flavors as well as enjoy other fun and exciting food-related events and activities. This time around, MAFBEX seeks to promote a sense of adventure not only among foodies but also within communities of trade professionals who are looking to explore business opportunities within the F&B industry.

MAFBEX 2017 is for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation and is presented with the support of the following: Hotel Restaurant Association of the Philippines, Filipino International Franchise Association, Halal International Chamber of Commerce & Industries in the Philippines, Meat Importers and Traders Association inc., National Dairy Authority, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Philippine Calamansi Association, Inc., Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Coffee Board Inc., Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc., Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Philippine Marketing Association, and the Philippine Franchise Association.

For more information, follow @ManilaFoodsandBeveragesExpo on Facebook and mafbex.ph on Instagram.