Refresh Boracay! Tropicana Coco Quench kicks off summer in Boracay

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Mark this day! March 30 marks the Green Saturday event, with Yoga wellness morning!

And Green is definitely the color of summer, as Tropicana Coco Quench, the first locally produced coconut water in a Tetra Pak packaging, ushers in the summer season at TripAdvisor’s 2013 Best Asian Beach, Boracay.

Right at the glistening white and powdery shores of the island, Tropicana Coco Quench will be holding several activities that will take off on March 27 through the 31st. Selling and redemption booths are scattered along the three stations, and with a strong push for recycling products, Tropicana Coco Quench will give out essential summer items in exchange for empty Tetra Pak packages.

Green Saturday event, will start with Yoga wellness morning with renowned instructor, Louise Lee. There will be a sunset happy hour with overflowing coconut water, and a chill out party to cap off the night, all happening at the beachfront of Obama Grill.

Just as nature intended, Tropicana Coco Quench is a convenient way to enjoy coconut water, with no added flavors, low in sugar, and fewer calories, as compared to other drinks.

Its Tetra Pak packaging locks in the freshness and benefits found in a real coconut fruit, and improves the shelf life for up to 8 months.

Cost-Efficient and Durable Fujidenzo's Upright Chiller

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Life nowadays is getting harder and harder specially those in the middle-class, those people earning less. The high cost of living and the basic needs, food, shelter and clothes. What makes it more hard for every household is the high cost of electricity and other utilities.

We always try to find ways to lower our expenses specifically on our monthy eletricity bills without sacrificing the quality of appliances we use at home.

Fujidenzo home and commercial appliances combine style and performance to meet the high demands of fast-paced living. Fujidenzo appliances are designed to give quality performance at the most consumer-friendly prices. With Fujidenzo, you get the latest features and technologies all within the budget of the average Filipino household.

Fujidenzo's innovative range of home and commercial appliances includes refrigerators, beverage coolers, freezers, microwave ovens,washers.

Fujidenzo's latest Upright Chiller can be used as a beverage chiller for juices, soft drinks, beers and others. As a separate place to store vegetables, Upright Chiller will keep out food fresh.  If vegetables are  stored in the refrigerator, sometimes the odors of the other food affect the taste and smell of vegetables.

Stylish, cost-efficient and durable, these world class Fujidenzo brands of appliances have passed international safety standards. A high level of quality control in the manufacturing process is also constantly ensured.

Fujidenzo has 100 service centers nationwide. It has 2 years warranty on parts and 5 years warranty on compressor.

Here are available Fujidenzo Upright Chillers in the following models and capacities.

SUD-220A

SUD-220A

Php 59,950.00

22 cu.ft. Two door Showcase upright or beverage cooler

22.0 cu.ft. Upright Showcase Chiller

7-level Electronic Temperature Control

LCD Temperature Display

Clean Back Design

Double Glass Door

Fan-cooled System

Internal Lamp

Lighted Panel

Drain Pan

6 Adjustable Coated Wire Shelves

Elegant Handle Design

Roller Feet with Locking Mechanism

210W Input Power

SUP-140 AQC

SUP-140 AQC

Php 39,950.00

14 cu.ft. Showcase upright Premium

14 cu.ft.

Super Quick Chill Cooling System

Turbo Fan

Zero Water Drip System

Heated Double Glass Door

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back

Heavy Duty Design

Internal SIde Lamp

Lighted Top Panel

Galvanized Inner Lining

4 Adjustable Heavy Duty Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Adjustable Levelling Feet

Provision for Lock

486W Input Power

SU-110A

SU-110A

Php 22,950.00

11 cu.ft. Showcase upright or beverage cooler

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back Design

Double Glass Door

Fan-cooled System

Internal Lamp

Lighted Panel

Aluminum Inner Lining

3 Adjustable Coated Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Key Lock

Adjustable Levelling Feet

167W Input Power

SU-90A

SU-90A

Php 19,950.00

9.0 cu.ft. Showcase upright or beverage cooler

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back Design

Double Glass Door

Fan-cooled System

Internal Lamp

Lighted Panel

Aluminum Inner Lining

3 Adjustable Coated Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Key Lock

Adjustable Levelling Feet

167W Input Power

SU-40A

SU-40A

Php 14,500.00

4.0 cu.ft. Showcase upright or beverage cooler

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back Design

Double Glass Door

Clear Vegetable Drawer

3 Adjustable Coated Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Front Levelling Feet & Rear Roller Feet

135W Input Power

SU-30A

SU-30A

Php 13,500.00

3.0 cu.ft. Showcase upright or beverage cooler

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back Design

Double Glass Door

3 Adjustable Coated Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Front Levelling Feet & Rear Roller Feet

135W Input Power

SUP-140 AQC

SUP-140 AQC

Php 39,950.00

14 cu.ft. Showcase upright Premium

14 cu.ft.

Super Quick Chill Cooling System

Turbo Fan

Zero Water Drip System

Heated Double Glass Door

7-level Temperature Control

Clean Back

Heavy Duty Design

Internal SIde Lamp

Lighted Top Panel

Galvanized Inner Lining

4 Adjustable Heavy Duty Wire Shelves

Recessed Handle

Adjustable Levelling Feet

Provision for Lock

486W Input Power

Fujidenzo Appliances are distributed by Exellence Appliance Technologies (EXATECH)

 For more information and updates visit Exatech and Fujidenzo websites and Fujidenzo Facebook.

Globe Business is first in Asia to achieve MEF CE 2.0 certification

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Globe Business has established yet another industry milestone as it becomes the first in Asia to earn the significant Metro Ethernet Forum – Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 certification on March 20, 2013, elevating its status as among top service providers worldwide which can now deliver added benefits to its customers by matching enterprise users’ application performance needs to MEF services with specific service-level agreements (SLAs).

Head of Globe Business Jesus Romero lauded the company’s latest accolade, noting that "being the first not only in the Philippines but in Asia to receive certification for Carrier Ethernet 2.0 is not only an important achievement for us but it also augurs well for the local ICT industry. It reflects our company’s genuine commitment to deliver world-class and best-in-class services to our customers."

As the pioneer of premium-grade corporate solutions in the country, Globe Business is presently the only Philippine and Asian service provider, and fourth in the world, to achieve MEF CE 2.0 certification with its point-to-point E-Line (EPL and EVPL) and multipoint-to-multipoint E-LAN services, strengthening its Ethernet services’ MEF 9 and MEF 14 certifications or MEF CE 1.0 which define Ethernet service functionality and service performance, respectively. These accreditations enhance the company’s end-to-end service Operation, Administration and Maintenance (or OAM) capabilities for the three-level Class of Service and Tier 1 service performance as they make Globe Business Ethernet services the best choice at world-class standards.

Its next generation MEF CE 2.0 also extends the original purpose of Carrier Ethernet with added vital features, including easier interconnection with global Ethernet providers and partners for multiple standard service types as well as enabling new levels of efficiency for mobile backhaul.

Globe Business Head of Enterprise Segments Grace Castillo assured that “with our MEF CE2.0 certified services, we can deploy our products and solutions much faster, provide guarantee to customers of globally-compliant services which will work seamlessly with their network and allow end-to-end visibility to perform faster issue identification and resolution as well as ensure SLA delivery.”

“What this means in terms of Classes of Service is that our customers can run multiple and critical applications while we assist and support them in prioritizing which ones can pass through Ethernet traffic. Likewise, we can conduct non-intrusive tests with added testing parameters leading to quicker turn-around time in pinpointing issues and resolutions, less service downtime, ensure SLAs and improve after-sales support. This gives them a definite advantage when subscribing to our MEF CE 2.0-certified Ethernet services,” she added.

Meanwhile, Globe Business Head of Business Products and Services Francisco Claravall confirmed that “this accreditation from a global-certifying IT body is actually the result of the hard work and commitment put in by our Data Network Planning and Engineering, our Product Management team, as well as our colleagues from Tellabs and Iometrix through extended days and nights of continuous, round-the-clock assessing and resolving issues during the course of the certification tests. Our synergies were focused toward the collective goal of giving the country its first MEF CE 2.0 certified-service through Globe Business.”

Already, Globe Business customers have commended its move to take its Ethernet services several notches higher, as attested by a long-time client and local insurance giant Philamlife: “We’ve known Globe Business to be at the forefront of innovation in the Philippines.  Being the first locally to be MEF CE 2.0 certified and, better yet, in Asia, is a breakthrough not only for the company but for the country as well.  This demonstrates that the Philippine telecommunications and ICT industry are moving ahead, with Globe Business leading the way,” said Nilo Zantua, Vice President and Head of IT Infrastructure of PhilamLife.

Romero commented: “We believe that more than just an accreditation document, this acknowledgment from a global certifying body will translate into tangible benefits that our customers will feel and will be delighted about:  simpler and faster deployment as well as standardized services that offer them more choices, giving them more reasons to be with Globe Business over and above any other provider.”

Being a non-profit organization, MEF sets global standards on Ethernet services in terms of reliability, speed and SLAs and promotes worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services.

With the recent conferment of the MEF CE 2.0 certification, Globe Business revalidates its MEF 9 and 14 compliances as it tests its network’s capabilities for Service OAM for end-to-end management outlining three levels of Class of Service: low, medium and high, and conducts a more rigid performance analysis based on MEF-defined performance objectives and performance tiers which the company convincingly excelled-in for all of its Ethernet services.

FIRST IN ASIA. Globe Business Head Jesus Romero proudly announced that Globe Business is  the first telecoms services provider in Asia to earn the Metro Ethernet Forum – Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 certification on March 20, 2013. “This certification elevates the status of Globe Business as among top service providers worldwide. It is not only an important achievement for us but it also augurs well for the local ICT industry. It reflects our company’s genuine commitment to deliver world-class and best-in-class services to our customers,” he said. Globe Business is presently the only Philippine and Asian service provider, and fourth in the world, to achieve MEF CE 2.0 certification. This means that Globe Business can deploy its products and solutions much faster, and guarantee customers of globally-compliant services which will work seamlessly with their network.

THE GLOBE BUSINESS TEAM recently received the prestigious Metro Ethernet Forum – Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 certification on March 20, 2013—making Globe Business the first telecoms provider in Asia and only the fourth the world to be certified for its point-to-point E-Line (EPL and EVPL) and multipoint-to-multipoint E-LAN services, strengthening its Ethernet services’ MEF 9 and MEF 14 certifications or MEF CE 1.0 which define Ethernet service functionality and service performance. This means that Globe Business guarantees customers of globally-compliant services which will work seamlessly with their network and allow end-to-end visibility to perform faster issue identification and resolution as well as ensure SLA delivery. This makes Globe Business Ethernet services the best choice at world-class standards.

Food for thought: Recipes to get you through a week of fasting and abstinence

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Holy Week calls for an entire week of fasting and abstinence. This means that your list of meal choices gets drastically trimmed down. But there are still plenty of meals you can whip up at home that are still scrumptious but guilt-free. Here are some great dishes with their corresponding recipes to try out courtesy of Philips.

Prepare a simple pasta dish with portabello mushrooms for the family this Holy Week and stay true to your fasting and abstinence duties. Usually an extender for meat dishes, the mushroom will surely provide a healthy alternative from the usual meaty pasta. Definitely this will be one of the go-to dishes for an entire week.

But just because you have to abstain from meat, doesn’t mean you have to forego nutrients. Seal in all the nutrients of all the ingredients of the pasta dish as well as every meal you wish to cook with the Philips Induction Cooker HD4932.

By utilizing 2100 W high power for fast heating, the Philips Induction Cooker HD4932 reduces 1/3 of your cooking time, which ultimately results in more nutrients sealed in your food. It quickly starts cooking at the touch of the start key and is also extra safe for children with its cool-to-touch surface.

Another great meal you can’t afford not to cook for the Holy Week is something freshly steamed. If you’re fond of steamed dishes, steamed lapu-lapu (grouper fish) might’ve instantly popped into your head already.

Fish in itself is already a healthy and delicious meal. But for it to be steamed instead of fried only makes it even more mouth-watering and rich with nutrients.

Boost the flavor of your steamed lapu-lapu with your own combination of herbs and spices using the Philips Food Steamer HD9140. Its Flavour Booster improves steamed food with delectable herbs and spices without doing anything more than popping herbs into the booster. The steamer requires little effort to operate with its digital timer and a Keep Warm function to keep food ready for serving all the time.

Finally, what’s a healthy Holy Week meal without the finest fruit juices? Make tasty and fresh fruit juices at home without any hassle using the Philips Juicer HR1871.

The Philips Juicer HR1871 features an extra large feeding tube that allows whole fruits and vegetables to be put in and juiced without pre-cutting or peeling. It is also easy to use and clean, and produces 10% more juice compared to other juicers. It can also juice up to 2.5 liters of juice in one go without having to empty the pulp container. A powerful 800 W motor ensures that you can juice even the toughest ingredients. Try mixing a unique recipe of organic pineapple, ginger and apple juice or mix and match your own fruits and veggies with the family.

Make abstinence and fasting something to look forward to with these healthy yet guilt-free recipes for the entire family. And amid all the vacation plans for the Holy Week, be sure to remind yourself that the Holy Week is also a time dedicated to reflection.

Philips Induction Cooker HD4932 Recipe

Baby Portabello Mushrooms and Conchiglie

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes (including boiling of pasta)

Ingredients

500 grams conchiglie

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

500g organic portabello mushrooms

1 red bell pepper, julienne

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Italian parsley, sliced

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

A cup of baby rocket

Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure

1. Using Philips Induction Cooker HD4932, cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
2. Sauté garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper until soft.
3. Stir frequently.
4. Stir in red wine vinegar, parsley and parmesan cheese.
5. Toss rocket before serving. Serve with a slice of focaccia.

Philips Food Steamer HD9140 Recipe

Steamed baby lapu-lapu fillets with organic vegetables and sweet potato mashed

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 pcs (150g each) baby lapu-lapu fillets

Salt and Pepper

Few branches of coriander

25g ginger, minced

50g red onions, minced

25g white stalk lemongrass, minced

50ml extra virgin olive oil

Banana leaf

200g sweet potato

Procedure

1. Pre-heat Philips Food Steamer HD9140
2. Season lapu-lapu with salt and pepper; add ginger, lemongrass, coriander, red onions and brush with olive oil
3. Wrap fish with banana leaf
4. Peel and cut potatoes into cube
5. Steam then serve

Philips Juicer HR1871 Recipe

Organic Pineapple, Ginger & Apple Juice

Preparation time: 10 -15minutes

Serves 4 persons

Ingredients

3 apples, cored

Half lime

¼ piece of fresh ginger

1 whole pineapple, cored

6 tbsp organic honey (optional)

4 strands mint leaves

Procedure

1. Extract apples, pineapples and ginger in the Philips Juicer HR1871
2. Add honey, ice and some lime juice
3. Garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime
4. Add ice
5. Serve

"Giving Hope, Sharing Smiles", Lamoiyan kicks off advocacy program to mark 25 years in business

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Filipino-owned Lamoiyan Corporation kicks off advocacy program to mark 25 years in business.  

Dubbed “Project Silver” as part of its 25th anniversary celebration with the theme

“Giving Hope, Sharing Smiles.”

Last March 3 through Lamoiyan Corporation’s community project, “Adopt-a-Barangay,” hundreds of residents of Barangay 73 at the PNR Compound in Caloocan City received free medical and dental services which aims to increase the awareness in promoting proper oral care and in treating head lice.

“Starting this month, Lamoiyan Corporation is celebrating its 25th year in the business. Project Silver is actually one way of thanking our consumers for all the years they have been supporting our company. So it is but right that we do a medical-dental mission like this to really give back to them what we have received for the past years,” Lamoiyan Corporation Assistant Vice President for New Business Development Peter Paul Ang said in his message.

During the event held at the community's covered court, residents participated in the oral health education, diet counseling, lecture on head lice and tooth brushing drill led by teams from both Lamoiyan Corporation and the Kalookan City Dental Society.

The people also benefited with free distribution of toothbrush and toothpaste, fluoride application, tooth extraction, and anti-lice treatment and shampoo.

Based on the survey of the Department of Education, toothache and lice infestation are among the top three reasons why public school children absent themselves from their classes mainly because of ignorance or inability to buy toothpaste or anti-lice shampoo.

Given that these problems still exist, Lamoiyan Corporation, according to Ang, is firm in its resolve to find a solution to these problems through its very own products—the first Filipino-made toothpaste Hapee  and Licealiz shampoo—which are made affordable yet world class in quality.

Executives from Lamoiyan Corporation, members of Caloocan Dental Chapter and Fast Trax Corporation are shown in photo during the Caloocan medical-dental mission of Lamoiyan Corporation. Shown are (2nd from left)  Dr. Marie Cielo Cajiuat, President, Caloocan Dental Chapter; Edmundo Morales, Sales Director, Lamoiyan Corporation (3rd from left); Richard Lee, President, Fast Trax Corporation (5th from left, wearing red shirt); Frank Malamug, Professional Marketing Consultant, Lamoiyan Corporation (extreme right); Peter Paul Ang, Assistant Vice-President, Lamoiyan Corporation (2^nd from right); Dr. Ariel Go, Past President, Caloocan Dental Chapter (3^rd from right); Hon. Joven Llena, Brgy. Chairman of Brgy. 73, Caloocan City (4^th from right); Hon. Edgar Erice, Vice Mayor Caloocan City (5th from right); and James Lim, Customer Development Officer, Lamoiyan Corporation (6th from right). 

“We are very thankful to Lamoiyan Corporation for choosing our community as one of the beneficiaries for their anniversary outreach campaign. It's really a big help for my constituents. We are very happy indeed,” Brgy. 73 Chairman Joven Llena said.

For its part, as a trade partner of Lamoiyan Corporation and in helping select the community to adopt for Project Silver in their area of distribution, Fast Trax Corporation (FTC) Supervisor Hans Castro stressed: 

“We are also happy  to be part of this very meaningful and noble project. It’s really an honor for us to be a partner of Lamoiyan Corporation in its continued commitment of serving the Filipino people.”

FTC, being the exclusive distributor of Lamoiyan products in Metro Manila, and other 17 regional trade partners of the toothpaste manufacturer, are set to conduct other medical-dental missions in 24 more communities nationwide until June of this year.

“We are just beginning with a single step. Hopefully with this project, more and more people will become aware of proper hygiene, be it keeping their teeth or hair clean,” Ang said.