Tessa Prieto-Valdes presents the new Nxled Emergency Bulb

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Homes and establishments rely on emergency lights as their main arsenal against power outages, being that they light up as soon as the power trips.

Nxled, Next Generation Lighting, offers an innovative solution to power failures with the new Nxled 6 Watts Emergency Bulb. This revolutionary bulb works like a normal bulb but better: it can be attached to a regular socket in any part of the house and charges while it’s being used. When a power failure occurs, it will automatically light up, thus switching into emergency lighting!

The Nxled Emergency Bulb, powered by a 3.7V 3000mAh lithium battery, can remain lit for up to 6 hours. It also has the option to be used as a carry-around bulb. It comes with a portable mother socket so you can simply carry it indoors or outdoors. 

And because it’s LED, you can save energy and costs by up to 90% compared to a 50 Watt incandescent bulb with the same brightness. It also does not contain mercury and is environment friendly, with an average lamp life of 30,000 hours.

The Nxled emergency bulb comes with a two-year warranty and is now available in leading hardware stores nationwide at an introductory price of PHP 495.

City of Dreams Manila honors its most outstanding employees with 'The President's Award'

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Two Grand Winners will represent the premier integrated resort in China

for the BMW Hotelier Awards 2016

City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres (center) with The President’s Award winners (from L-R): Rover Andres, Associate Heart of the House; Roje Dela Rosa; Associate Front of the House; Revi Navia, Manager Heart of the House; Precy Tanglao, Manager Front of the House; Guilbert Baking, Assistant Manager/Supervisory Heart of the House; and Joel Alexis Soriano, Assistant Manager/Supervisory Front of the House

City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres recently conferred “The President’s Award,” on six outstanding employees, the first batch of awardees in the company’s bi-annual staff recognition program. Chosen by a management committee, the winners were selected from among 49 finalists based on a majority voting process.

Two winners each from the ranks of Associate, Supervisory and Managerial level, were named, as follows:

Front of the House: Roje Dela Rosa, Table Games Dealer; Joel Alexis Soriano, Tables Games Pit Supervisor; and Precy Tanglao, Slot Operations Manager. Heart of the House: Rover Andres, Public Area Housekeeping Attendant; Guilbert Baking, Gaming Technical Services Senior Technician; and Revi Raine Navia, Senior Manager for Engineering Operations - Projects & Landscape.

Two of the winners, Andres and Navia, will represent City of Dreams Manila in China as they vie for the BMW Hotelier Awards 2016 along with other awardees from key cities in China and various countries in the Southeast Asian region.

The six grand winners each received the President’s Award trophy and pin, cash prize, a gift certificate of an overnight stay at Crown Towers Manila and the privilege to be invited to an intimate luncheon or dinner with the Property President.

City of Dreams Manila executives Property President Geoff Andres (center), Vice President for Human Resources Wilma M. Estaura (4th from left), and Senior Vice President for Non-Gaming Operations Jarlath Lynch (4th from right) present trophies to the six winners of The President’s Awards. (From L-R): Revi Navia, Manager Heart of the House; Precy Tanglao, Manager Front of the House; Guilbert Baking, Assistant Manager/Supervisory Heart of the House; Joel Alexis Soriano, Assistant Manager/Supervisory Front of the House; Roje Dela Rosa, Associate Front of the House ; and Rover Andres, Associate Heart of the House.

City of Dreams Manila’s luxurious integrated resort is complemented by the impeccable service provided by our associates. We developed the President’s Award to show the company’s unwavering commitment to appreciate associates for their exceptional contribution,” Andres stated.

“The President’s Award is anchored on our guiding principle that puts emphasis in investing in our associates’ competency and satisfaction, for them to exceed customer expectation which will result in meeting shareholders’ expectations,” Andres added. He said that the award is further designed to give deserving employees a chance to shine and serve as inspiration for others.

Organized by the Human Resources Division, the stringent nomination process consisted of a series of interviews which screened the most outstanding individuals from both front of the house associates who have direct engagements with guests, and the heart of the house staff who tirelessly work behind the scene.

Forty-nine semi-finalists were chosen from 106 nominees in the three categories – Manager/Assistant Manager, Supervisor, and Rank and File. The semi-finalists each received the President’s Award pin, a certificate, DreamPlay passes and a Café Society gift certificate. The top 12 finalists received in addition, a voucher for an overnight hotel accommodation at Nobu Hotel Manila.

To be nominated, an employee must be on a regular status, with an Above Average rating in his or her performance appraisal with no disciplinary action within one year prior to nomination; possesses a good attendance record, has participated in at least one Corporate Social Responsibility activity prior to the nomination, has demonstrated and adhered to the company’s values and guiding principles in the performance of his or her duties and has delivered City of Dreams Manila’s Ten Core Promises.

The screening committee was composed of City of Dreams Manila’s executives, namely: Property President Geoff Andres, committee chairman; VP for Human Resources Wilma Estaura, overall In-charge; SVP for Non-Gaming Operations Jarlath Lynch, co-chairman for Non-Gaming Operations; VP for Gaming Operations Kevin Benning, co-chairman for Gaming Operations; and Director for Security Paul Hill, Shared Services representative; Director for Mass & Premium Table Games Roger Lwin, Gaming representative; and Crown Towers and Nobu Hotel General Manager Marlon Hirsh, Non-Gaming representative.

The next batch of nominees will be screened based on their performance during the second half of 2016. Winners will be awarded in February 2017.

"The Calling Live!” on Nov. 11 at Mall of Asia Arena

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Subterranean Ideas Entertainment is bringing “The Calling, Live at the Mall of Asia Arena!” for the first time ever on Nov. 11, 2016, making it, hands down, the biggest rock concert of the year!

Alex Band, its vocalist/songwriter is one of the most successful singer/songwriters in the new millennium and he is fresh from the studio doing new songs. Band, actually, has never left the scene as he embarked on a successful solo career in Los Angeles, California where he is based. 

This year, in an engagement special only to the Philippines, Band and his rock cohorts are bound to capture everyone's hearts once again in a one-night concert backed by Smart, Wish 107.5, New World Manila Bay Hotel, Red Fox, DeVant, Eurotel, When in Manila, Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Business Mirror, Home Radio, iFM, WhenInManila.com, United Neon, Sprinto, McVitie's, Go Ahead, Odyssey, Pulp Magazine, Philippine Concerts, Manila Concert Scene, Nanogen, Village Connect and Bren Media. 

The Calling will be singing their countless hits such as Adrienne, Stigmatized, Could It Be Any Harder, Things Will Go My Way, Our Lives, Anything, Why Don’t You and I?, For You (theme song of the movie DareDevil), Tonight, Euphoria, Only One, and the mega-hit song Wherever You Will Go, dubbed by Billboard 100 as the Song of the Decade and is the No. 3 Greatest Adult Pop Song of All Time. In youtube, the song boasts of 160 million hits and counting, not to mention its hundreds of iterations, covers and other related video content.

In the Philippines, it is a staple in almost all videoke renditions, a song young and old alike, may have sung in their lifetime a countless times.

The Calling - Wherever You Will Go 

The Calling - Our Lives 

The Calling - Adrienne

The Calling - Anything 

TICKET PRICES

VIP (Standing) - P6,900

Patron - P5,800

Lower Box - P3,900

Upper Box - P2,400

General Admission - P960

Tickets are available at SM Tickets outlets and through online at www.smtickets.com. Call 470.2222 for ticket inquiries.

Experience Taiwan’s best brands at Market! Market! on October 21 to 23

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Taiwan’s best brands will once again be highlighted in the fourth Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone, happening at Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on October 21 to 23. 

Led by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, under the Taiwanese government, the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone is an interactive product showcase featuring innovative, reliable, and durable brands that bear the Taiwan Excellence seal, which assures customers of the products’ superior quality.

Over 150 products from 55 Taiwan Excellence-accredited brands will be offered in the categories of information and communication technology, household goods, and sports and leisure. 

Consumers can learn how the GKB AtherLink can upgrade their home security, leaving them worry-free at night. Caesar and FECA will showcase how their organizer products can help in preventing home clutter. Mall-goers can also try various fitness equipment perfect for home use such as Ucheer’s kinetic energy dumbbell and Victory’s 5kg bumper play.

Performances, fashion shows, games, and raffle draws are lined up to keep shoppers entertained while checking Taiwan Excellence products. Customers can also watch out for the performances of Hot Spot (October 21), Julie Ann San Jose (October 22), and Erik Santos (October 23). 

There will also be booth tours and brand presentations to educate consumers on how the featured products can complement their lifestyle. Selling booths from brands such as Asus, FECA, MSI, Tatung, Thermaltake, and Transcend will be available, while generous discounts will be given Asus, Kymco, MSI, Sakura, Tatung, Tern, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Know more about these latest gadgets, home appliances, fitness gear, and many other treats from Taiwan Excellence-approved brands and head to Market! Market! on October 21 to 23.

Who is the new brand ambassador for OPPO? Let the guessing games begin

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Who is the new face of the #SelfieExpert?  A photo uploaded on OPPO’s social media accounts sparked a guessing game on who could possibly be the ambassador for the mobile technology brand.

OPPO’s social media posts show that the ‘new’ brand ambassador is boy-next-door material, a heartthrob who could sweep the ladies off their feet.

“In the past few months, we have noticed how some of our favorite celebrities fell in love with our latest smartphone, the F1s, and the way it captures stunning selfies anytime, anywhere,” said OPPO Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng. “We can all feel the excitement of knowing who would show us how to bring out our inner selfie expert.”

The OPPO is now the country’s bestselling smartphone brand according to a report by German-based market research organization GfK.

The OPPO F1s made its debut in the Philippines last August and proved to be an instant hit, selling out within three days of its launch in concept and dealer stores.

But it seems that OPPO is not just getting a new ambassador for its brand. 

While the guesses keep coming, anticipation also mounts for OPPO’s other upcoming revelation. A photo uploaded on OPPO’s social media accounts show silver liquid dripping from an OPPO smartphone, hinting that an unveiling is about to take place.

For updates and more information, please stay tuned on OPPO’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. You may also log on to http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html.

OPPO is a global electronics and technology service provider that provides customers with the latest and most exquisite electronic devices and mobile Internet service. OPPO delivers customers with the most delightful electronic experience that is full of surprises, through meticulous designs and smart technology. 

For more information, please visit http://global.oppo.com.