MARES/SSI Goes Asia, Opens Subsidiary and Scuba Academy in the Philippines

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MARES Spa Italy, the world's leading brand of state-of-the-art diving equipment, and HEAD, the world's leading racquet sports brand endorsed by top-ranked tennis players Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, recently acquired Scuba Schools International (SSI), the world’s second-largest scuba diving organization and the name to trust in the diving world which has provided training, scuba diving certification, and educational resources for divers, dive instructors, dive centers and resorts around the world.

When it comes to depth and quality of training materials, dive centers around the world turn to SSI, which started out in 1970 among a small group of divers with the passion to make anyone learn how to dive, and is now represented in more than 110 countries globally.

MARES Spa Italy made its biggest splash for the year with the inaugural launch of its headquarters, flagship store and scuba diving academy in the Philippines.

Raising its global profile from its home base in Italy to the Asian region, the launch is anchored on the joint venture between MARES Spa Italy and Dynamic Sports Corp., a leading wholesaler and retailer of sports equipment in the Philippines such as HEAD, and parent company of MARES.

Scuba Academy Manila will feature a beach-like setting that will serve scuba diving enthusiasts in the Philippines perfectly well, with the hope of helping inspire and share their excitement about this popular form of underwater diving 

Prepare to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of our country’s underwater landscape as Scuba Academy Manila opens its doors to scuba divers—and those who want to become one. It is poised to become the number one hub for scuba divers who will truly luxuriate in its most modern indoor scuba facility and scuba training center.

For this important milestone, MARES Philippines General Manager Dieter Heinz lead guests during the grand launch. Other guests include the President of MARES/SSI Gerald Skrobanek, Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, and MARES Philippines co-owner Christopher Tang, among others.

Through the years, the training pool in San Antonio Village is the polestar for divers in Metro Manila until it underwent major renovations. Now the training pool will be brought back to its old glory with the remarkable restoration. Everyone will truly enjoy the beach-like ambiance by the pool that can host up to 20 divers at the same time. Then unwind and share special moments with your loved ones and friends at the nearby Divers Café.

Also found at the ground floor of the famed diving school is the MARES Philippines headquarters and flagship store, which has served as a one-stop solution to everyone’s diving needs. 

Book now and discover scuba for kids from eight-years old who can become an "Aquanaut" to adults under the "Discover Scuba Program.'' With a voucher, distributed in 50 sporting goods stores across the city, everyone can get access to the latest diving materials and different courses or book online via http://www.scubaacademy.ph/. 

For an affordable P1,999, all-inclusive, try the latest technology in scuba diving courtesy of MARES Philippines or simply test out what's the best scuba diving equipment for you. 

On hand also at the Scuba Academy Manila is a team of professional instructors who will assist diving enthusiasts every step of the way as they embark on and discover an amazing and life-changing experience in scuba diving.

MARES products are a perfect match with SSI when it comes to swimming, snorkelling, freediving, spearfishing, and scuba program. Aside from the Philippines, MARES has distributors in more than 50 countries.

For the past 65 years, MARES has become the world leader in manufacturing and distribution of the state-of-the-art diving equipment as it continuously sets new industry standards.

Try scuba diving lessons. Visit www.scubaacademy.ph 
https://www.facebook.com/ Scuba Academy Manila 

7805 Vistamar Building St. Paul Rd. corner Mayapis St. San Antonio Village 1103 Makati
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Phone 02-4030519 / 403-0520
Email service@scubaacademy.ph
Website http://scubaacademy.ph/

A world of amazing diving experience awaits everyone at Scuba Academy Manila, courtesy of MARES Philippines.

For more details, visit www.scubaacademy.ph or like their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/scubaacademyph.

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Eveready launched "Maging Pamilya Ready with Eveready Disaster Preparednes Campaign DISASTER PREPAREDNES CAMPAIGN

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Eveready, the leading battery brand launched recently a disaster-preparedness campaign dubbed “Maging Pamilya Ready With Eveready,” in partnership with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRO).

The campaign will go around various barangays all over the country for the year since January 25 with a kick off at the Baseco Compound.

The barangay tour is aimed at helping residents of various communities around the country be more disaster-ready in the face of natural calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and fires to better prepare their respective communities for these incidents.

Honeyleen Montano-Mabaet, MDRRO chief administrator, said that since their office is the lead agency during disaster situations, this partnership comes at an opportune time.

Mabaet also introduced the MDRRO’s new program called Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), in which communities will form a group of volunteers who will act as first responders in the event of a disaster. Residents of the Baseco Compound who registered were each given raffle tickets and a free emergency kit containing a mini flashlight, batteries, and a mini bag, while 15 residents won gift packs from Eveready.

“We are very pleased to be a part of this noteworthy partnership since we are advocates of disaster preparedness,” said Cara Tecson, Energizer Philippines Inc. marketing manager.

“The important thing is to be ready and to know what to do. This will help minimize the impact of calamities to communities most at risk.”

Larry German, Eveready representative, shared some valuable survival tips for residents during calamities such as having a fire extinguisher on hand at all times, andpreparing a survival kit that contains essential items like clothes, dry foods (biscuits and noodles), medicines, a transistor radio, water, batteries, and a flashlight. German also reiterated the importance of listening to the radio for updates from local officials.

“Being prepared is the most important thing during calamity situations. We should not be complacent because our lives and those of our family are at stake” said Jojo Emata, Eveready brand manage.

Visits to Quezon City and Batangas in June have been scheduled as part of the tour, which aims to call on as many barangays all over the country in the next few months.

UMD, Manoeuvres and Sexbomb Dancers reunite for one Massive Dance Concert!

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The Universal Universal Motion Dancers (UMD), Manoeuvres, and Sexbomb Dancers reunite for one Massive Dance Concert as the Ultimate Throwback event of 2014! 



As this is what we calls now, #FeelKoAngBuhay with the Dance Concert that features three of the famous dance groups many people grew up with.


Watch these three iconic dance groups perform at the Trinoma Activity Center on Monday March 31, 2014, to raise awareness for Neuropathy or nerve damage – a condition with symptoms like pamamanhid, tusok-tusok, and pangangawit.


This event is organized by Neurobion, a Vitamin B-Complex with Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 that helps maintain healthy nerves, promote efficient nerve function, and reduce pain in the arms and hands caused by Neuropathy. 


Besides the dance concert, there will also be free nerve clinics, games, and freebies to be given away throughout the day-long event.


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SIKAT PINOY's National Food Fair 2014

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Have you tried MICROWAVABLE CHICHARON? This Filipino favorite and with many variations, including chichi-rabao will be among the many products that will be the upcoming Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair to be held from March 26-30, 2014, at SM Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

With about half of Filipino MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in the food and beverage sector, the Department of Trade & Industry’s Bureau of Domestic Trade (DTI-BDT) is bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from the country’s 16 regions to showcase the best of Philippine food products, promote the country as a culinary destination, and provide business opportunities to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Dubbed Piling-Piling Pagkaing Pilipino, this edition of the Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair will showcase a seafood pavilion as well as a pili nut pavilion.

Also available will be coffee from Benguet, unoy rice from Kalinga, empanada from Ilocos, longanisa from Vigan, Ivatan yellow rice from Batanes, sans rival from Pampanga, cashew nuts from Palawan, smoked fish from Cavite, suman sa lihiya from Oriental Mindoro, laing and pinangat from Albay, snack food from Iloilo, chicharon from Cebu, moron from Leyte, juices from Zamboanga, processed meat from Misamis Oriental, coco sugar from Davao del Sur, tablea from Agusan del Sur, and many more mouthwatering delicacies from all over the country.

Let's support our national food products, join the SIKAT PINOY's National Food Fair 2014.

For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade at telephone no. 751-3223,

fax no. 751-3224, or email bdt@dti.gov.ph.

For updates on Sikat Pinoy events, please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs 

PRO-EARTH RUN 2014

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On April 12, 2014, 4:30AM, at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Earth Day Network Philippines stages its first-ever fun run, PRO-EARTH RUN 2014. An advocacy run to encourage people to Protect, Respect, and Oversee the sensible and sustainable care for Mother Earth, it is presented by Malungai Life Oil – all-natural concentrated vegetable extract developed from pure Malunggay leaves and seeds (www.malungailifeoil.com) and UPS – United Parcel Service (www.ups.com).

A 3K, 5K, 10K race category event, with special 1.5K Run with Doraemon track, PRO EARTH RUN is also supported by PCSO, First Gen, Merrell, Globe, The Body Shop, Holcim, Free Food Co. Coco Dolce, Business Mirror, Malaya Business Insight, Business World, Manila Times, Circuit Magazine, 106.7 Energy FM, 107.5 Win Radio, SM Tickets, SM Cinema, Digi Post, and Mother Earth advocates and runners.

Earth Day Network Philippines is the local counterpart of the global Earth Day Network International. It is a network organization that campaigns for environmental citizenship, spearheading the annual April 22^nd Earth Day Celebration by partnering with government agencies, non-government organizations, private corporations, academic institutions, religious groups, and environmental advocates (www.earthdayphilippines.org).

RACE CATEGORIES RACE FEE GUNSTART RACE KIT

10K P500 5:30AM Singlet | Bib | Freebies*

5K P500 5:45AM Singlet | Bib | Freebies*

3K P500 6AM Singlet | Bib | Freebies*

1.5K Run With Doraemon P500 6AM Singlet | Bib | Freebies*

* Sponsors’ goodwill freebies good while supplies last

SPECIAL PRIZES

1. Top 3 Male and Female Finisher’s Medal, per race category + sponsors’ prizes
2. Sponsors’ goodwill freebies and product sampling
3. Raffle prizes & surprises!

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