Jardine Distribution, Inc. distributes tents to schoolchildren affected by Yolanda in Northern Cebu

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Jardine Distribution Inc. turned its efforts to help schoolchildren affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Northern Cebu. In cooperation with the Department of Education, JDI distributed 15 tents in Northern Cebu to be used as makeshift classrooms.

Edwin Hernandez, President and General Manager of Jardine Distribution, Inc., explained that the company chose to focus on helping the children in Yolanda-affected areas after talks with the DepEd through Undersecretary Mario Derequito.

“Resuming the school activities of kids is really an important part of helping families and communities recover from the effects of the typhoon. By contributing in this way to the rehabilitation efforts, we are empowering communities to return to their normal way of life,” said Hernandez, adding that education is always a priority in the company’s CSR projects.

Previously, JDI also helped schoolchildren affected by Yolanda in Leyte. The company distributed a thousand learner kits to schoolchildren in Yolanda-hit areas. “Yolanda destroyed schools and swept away learning materials. The typhoon took away a vital part of the lives of so many children. We believe that by helping them resume their education, they will feel that there is hope, and they can move on to fulfill their dreams,” said JDI Marketing Manager Peachy Tiu.

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. 

JARDINE DISTRIBUTION, INC. PROVIDES 15 SCHOOL TENTS FOR NORTHERN CEBU YOLANDA VICTIMS. Photo shows JDI’s Visayas Area Manager, Mr. Albert Arieta with Dr. Leah Noveras, Assistant School Division Superintendent and other DepEd employees who received the donation.

Magsaysay laureates to champion Inclusive Education

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) will be featuring the transformative solutions of the Magsaysay laureates to champion Inclusive Education. 

The whole month of February, this will highlight some of the Ramon Magsaysay awardees’ solutions in “ensuring that all learners have access to quality education that meets basic learning needs, respects diversity, and enriches their lives” and their communities. 

Keep tabs as RMAF features 10 specific solutions for achieving Inclusive Education from Jose V. Aguilar, the Asian Institute of Management, the Asian Institute of Technology, Fei Xiaotong, Hermenegild Joseph Fernandez, Noboru Iwamura, Hasanain Juaini, Bienvenido Lumbera, Ohm Dae-Sup, and Bienvenido Lumbera.

The awardees championing Inclusive Education came from an array of backgrounds and their solutions targeted different aspects of education. Some focused on primary education, literacy, medium of instruction, better formal and informal educational systems, specialized training courses, alternative learning systems and techniques, cultural bases of education, and research.

Aside from the 10 listed above, many other awardees have effective solutions under Inclusive Education. Among them are Benjamin Abadiano, Fazle Abed, Christopher and Ma. Victoria Bernido, Welthy Fisher, Hans B. Jassin, Noman Khan, Pedro Orata, Mahabi Pun, James Reuter, Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Shantha Sinha, Sombath Somphone, Wu Ta-you, Prateep Ungsongtham Hata, Keo Viphakone, and Mechai Viravaidya. Many other awardees work directly and indirectly towards ensuring that all learners can educate themselves.

Their stories can be found athttp://www.rmaf.org.ph/newrmaf/main/awardees/filter/all/all/all/all/1.

This project is part of the Magsaysay Institute for Transformative Leadership’s (MITL) focus on ISSUES: Inclusive Education, Sustainable Environment and Food Security, Social Enterprise and Rural Livelihood, Universal Healthcare, Ethical Governance, and Social Justice and Peace Building. MITL aims to provide successful examples of solutions to the complex problems of Asia from its rich repository of knowledge and to connect solutions that will benefit the whole region.

UNLI 599 SIM available at all Allphones stores

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Here's the easiest and affordable inlimited postpaid SIM only for P599 a month!  Would you like to stop worrying about the bill when you call your family and friends? This is possible through the UNLI 599 SIM Only available at all Allphones stores nationwide. As an Allphones customer, you always get the best deals.

Allphones stores offer customers a choice from any of the following services under the UNLI 599 SIM Only: 1) Unlimited Calls and Texts to Globe/TM mobile numbers; 2) Unlimited Calls to Globe/TM mobile and Landline Calls; 3) Unlimited Texts to All Networks; and 4) Unlimited Mobile Internet.

These UNLI 599 services are available through Allphones stores with a monthly service fee of only P599. There’s no lock-in period and the only requirement for a subscriber to apply is one valid ID. Allphones stores make owning a postpaid line with unlimited services a convenient and easy experience. 

“We offer affordable feature-rich postpaid services at Allphones stores—in partnership with Globe Telecom—giving postpaid subscribers the maximum service that’s easy on the pocket. For example, other networks offer Unlimited Mobile Internet at the higher price of P999 a month,” said Maureen Laus-Gallant, Marketing head of Allphones Philippines. 

Allphones Philippines is bringing the future of telecoms and mobile retailing in the Philippines with its tablet-based, digital, and paperless process for postpaid applications. Subscribers who apply for postpaid plans in Allphones stores no longer have to sign a lot of paper forms or bring a lot of document requirements. All it takes is a valid ID then they are able to process their postpaid applications using a tablet. The customer data they provide is also protected by military grade security protocols. 

The leveled-up experience provided by Allphones stores has elicited a phenomenal response from customers. This has allowed Allphones Philippines to establish 40 new stores all over the country in the latter half of 2013. This year, over a dozen more Allphones stores are expected to open in the first quarter. 

Customers cite the clean, sleek interior design of Allphones stores as a factor in attracting them to check the store out. Best of all, Allphones stores let customers do a hands-on trial of all the mobile phones on display. Allphones stores use live demo units to allow customers to try out the various phones’ functions and have a better trial experience. This helps customers choose the phone that fits their needs and lifestyle perfectly. Allphones stores also offer various mobile phone brands and models that can be purchased outright. 

Visit an Allphones store near you and experience the future of mobile phone shopping.

To find the Allphones store nearest you, go to www.allphones.com.ph

 and use the Store Locator.

WPBL Charity Match : All Star Charity Billiards Challenge for Philippine typhoon relief

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The World Professional Billiard League will host THE WPBL All Star Charity Billiards Challenge for Philippine typhoon relief at the WPBL Arena Friday February 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Proceeds from the pay-per-view match as well as the entire WPBL playoffs will benefit those affected by the devastation that Typhoon Haiyan unleashed on the island country in Southeast Asia on November 7, 2013.

The charity PPV match will be featured live on the WPBL website for $9.99 or $29.99 for 10 days/11 matches of Bonus Ball action including both the WPBL Championship Match and the WPBL ALL Star Charity Billiards Challenge. A portion of the proceeds from the WPBL playoffs and challenge match will be used for the donation to the Rising Asian Pacific Americans Coalition for Diversity (RAPACD 501c3) and designated for aid in the Philippines.

The league’s top player Warren Kiamco who is a member of the 1st place New York Pride and native Filipino, was honored to be selected to play in this event saying “I am proud to represent both the WPBL and my country to help in the typhoon relief.” Kiamco is also joined on the Pride by HOF team captain Earl Strickland and Larry Nevel. League President Larry Chiborak stated “the devastation throughout the country is overwhelming…these are our friends who are suffering, and we are honored that the WPBL can assist those who have had to endure this tragedy”.

Billiards rank amongst the most popular sports in the Philippines, which has produced many of the industry’s legends. The category five super storm impacted more than 25 million lives including those of pool players and their families with winds exceeding 200 mph.

The WPBL benefit will feature three of the world’s best Filipino players: Dennis Orcollo (12th worldwide), and Carlo Biado (3rd worldwide) and acting as the team captain is the WPBL’s #1 ranked player Warren Kiamco. Team “Philippines” will take on the WPBL’s top players including team captain Darren Appleton (7th worldwide), Thorsten Hohmann (1st worldwide), and John Morra (4th WPBL).

RAPACD was founded by Filipina Salve Vargas Edelman and is an organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada whose motto is to “Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire”. The charity is located at the RAPACD Cultural Center at 3337 and 3339 West Washington Street (between Baker St. and Washington Ave.) Las Vegas, Nevada and inside the historic Lorenzi Park.

Their primary mission is to represent, serve, and advocate on behalf of the Asian Pacific American community within the Las Vegas area. Previously Vargas-Edelman has coordinated a medical mission which provided aid to thousands in need in the Philippines. With the devastation unleashed as a result of Typhoon Hiayan also known as typhoon Yolanda, the RAPACD Director said: “As a Filipino Community Leader, it is my duty and responsibility to mobilize the entire community, and to collaborate with other Asian Pacific Islanders Community Leaders to donate and collect balikbayan boxes (corrugated shipping box) which contain gently used clothes, medical supplies, nonperishable food, canned good, toiletries, shoes, etc.”. Vargas Edelman’s Charity has collected over 60 boxes and are still collecting! Proceeds from the WPBL event will be used to ship the boxes and purchase more needed items like vitamins, food, blankets, etc., which will be distributed directly to the indigent families!

To purchase the WPBL All Star Charity Billiards Challenge or the entire 10 day/ 11 match Championship Package please visit www.WPBLtv.com. Additionally, all previously recorded regular season matches are available to view for free via the WPBL website under the “Schedule” tab. Please follow the WPBL as the playoffs draw near, additional announcements and updates will be made frequently. For a complete listing of broadcast matches, standings, merchandise and more visit the WPBL website.

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Swoon-worthy delights from Philips

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For the season of love filling the cool February air, let your actions translate to “I love you” with a well-thought of Valentine date from grooming to whipping delicious meals prepared right in your own home.

“Valentine’s is the perfect opportunity to show your special someone how you care,” comments Philips General Manager for Consumer Lifestyle, Ms. Angelia Oh. “While some may go to great lengths in preparing an extravagant night out, there are others who prefer a simple yet well-thought of date at home. With that, Philips is offering date preparation solutions to help you relax and enjoy the season of love.”

Grooming essentials for ladies

For silky straight hair that’s perfect for date night, go with the Philips ProCare Straightener HP8339. This styling tool creates beautifully straightened hair thanks to its ceramic plates which glides on smoothly for shiny tresses. In addition, this hair straightening tool provides less hair damage thanks to its Even Heat Distribution technology and More Care with ion conditioning for frizz-free hair.

Got no time to hit the bathroom but still want beautifully styled hair? Then opt for the Philips SalonDry Control Hairdryer. The SalonDry hairdryer has a volume diffuser to enhance hair volume for curls and bouncy styles and has a TurboBoost mode to let you quickly blow-dry hair without additional heat. Moreover, it comes with a CoolShot function that provides an intense burst of cold air used after styling to “set” your preferred hairstyle.

For fashionable looking tresses, pick the Philips ProCare AirStyler HP8656. Equipped with an “Even Heat Distribution” feature, this styling tool makes use of ceramic coated brushes with ion conditioning to protect hair from styling damage. It also distributes heat evenly to keep hair looking shiny, frizz-free and healthy.

If you’re planning to don your favorite dress to show off your legs this Valentine’s, choose an epilator that removes hair from the roots that will last you weeks. The Philips SatinSoft Epilator HP6521 clears out hair on sensitive body parts and exfoliates skin with its exfoliating brush to reveal an even more radiant skin. Moreover, it can be used wet or dry and on two-speed settings according to your needs.

Grooming essentials for men

It’s not just women who need to be prepared for date night, but men too. For a more expressive style that lets you trim, style and shave at the same time, choose the Philips StyleShaver QS6140. Equipped with the dual-ended electric beard styler and shaver, this nifty tool has everything you need that works on the toughest beards or to a very clean shave. The StyleShaver also lets you choose from 12 beard trimmer settings, ranging from 0.5mm to 10mm.

Avoid nicks and cuts with thePhilips Aquatouch AT750. This dual shaver has an Aquatec seal to ensure a comfortable dry shave and a refreshing wet shave using gel or foam for added comfort. It also glides on smoothly over the curves of your face, so you’re free of painful shaving cuts. Moreover, the Philips Wet and Dry shaver has a QuickRinse system for easy cleaning.

That perfect smile for your date night

Men and women definitely would be captivated with a bright smile in any occasion. Level up the dating game by donning your pearly whites at its best with Philips Sonicare EasyClean HX6511. Delivering unique and dynamic cleaning action, the Philips Sonicare EasyClean gently reaches deep between teeth and along the gum line for that perfect smile. Compared to a manual toothbrush, its Patented Sonic Technology removes plaque 2x better than a manual toothbrush. This would ensure the freshest breath and an extra point in any romantic move before or after a date meal.

Sumptuous and low-fat meal prep

For a low-fat but delicious date meal, choose to prepare your favorite fried food with thePhilips Airfryer. It lets you prepare great-tasting fried favorites with up to 80% less fat. The airfryer features Philips’ own Rapid Air Technology system that fries food with air to make it crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside. Not only does this help you fry food, it also lets you grill, roast and bake, making the airfryer your go-to solution for all your cooking needs.

Steaming food locks in nutrients and lets the natural juices and flavors spread throughout the cooking process. For nutritious and delicious steamed food, pick the Philips Jamie Oliver Food Steamer HD9132, which uses a flavor booster to infuse food with herbs. Moreover, this food steamer is large enough to cook meals in one go thanks to its 2.5L bain-marie bowl and 9L capacity and removable tray bottoms.

For a quick, healthy and nutritious date meal, opt for thePhilips Daily Collection Induction Cooker. Designed to shorten cooking time by 1/3, it seals in food’s nutrients fast thanks to its 2100W high power and is an ideal tool to cook a variety of healthy dishes. In addition, this induction cooker gives intuitive cooking with its sensitive sensor touch operation panel, easy to read display and full glass panel.

“Valentine’s should be time well-spent with your special someone. While preparing for a date can be time consuming, these offerings from Philips can help you save time to prepare for a simple, yet unforgettable date at home, even after the season is over,” concludes Ms. Oh.