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December 15, 2016

Restaurant Depot Opens First Store in the Philippines ! (Where Savings Come in Big Sizes)

This is super good news for the food service industry! Here's one place to provide people involved in the food service industry for all their needs for convenience and bigger savings - RESTAURANT DEPOT.

Restaurant Depot was officially opened last December 12, 2016, with a grand inauguration officiated by businessmen Willy Cheng and Wilson Tieng (Solar Channel), It is located at FB Harrison St. Pasay City, Philippines.

Restaurant Depot is a membership-only warehouse club for people involved in the foodservice industry - canteens, food stalls, restaurants, caterers, home bakers, and chefs and even students and anyone who is just passionate about cooking.

Membership gives you access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, and kitchenware in a convenient shopping format, where buying in bulk translates to big savings.

Marge Tieng, Restaurant Depot Marketing Head

Marketing Head Marge Tieng said that the innovative minds behind Restaurant Depot gathered everything a foodservice business will need in one place and opened a membership-only warehouse club store that give card holders exclusive access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

"This is a labor of love, this is a 2 year project that we curated carefully especially the selection of products. This will be the start of something big. Next year we will have imported selections that you can enjoy because this is where savings come in big sizes!" says Mr. Willy Tieng.

Restaurant Depot give business owners, homemakers and enthusiasts and even students better options, everything you will need in one place with a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

Here are what to see at the RESTAURANT DEPOT:

FRESH AND FROZEN – Seafood, meat, chicken, and pork products have all gone through rigorous quality control standards by trusted suppliers and are priced competitively for your needs.

PROCESSED – From frozen dimsum products to processed meat products and shabu-shabu ingredients, Restaurant Depot has a variety of pre-made food products for business needs.

BAKING ITEMS – Restaurant Depot is a baker’s haven with its specialized sections for fudges, syrups, flavorings, sprinkles, nuts and chocolates.

OIL – Giant sizes of various oil brands are available in the store for easy selection as well as an extensive selection of cooking oils, olive oils and truffle oils.

DRY GOODS – Restaurant Depot has all the staples for a full service meal from flour, rice, salt to sugar products in bulk sizes.

DAIRY – Restaurant Depot’s big sizes of mozzarella, cream cheese and dairy products gives you huge savings where it counts.

CANNED GOODS – Various sizes of canned mushrooms, corn, olives, tuna, and meat products are available to cover your kitchen needs.

NOODLES AND PASTA – Restaurant Depot has pasta and noodles in all shapes and sizes for your kitchen’s recipes.

SPICES – Restaurant Depot has an extensive array of spices with shelves full of choice seasonings for your easy selection. Spices and seasonings are available in large packs, ensuring huge savings and more quantity for lower prices.

BEVERAGES – From ready to drink juices, beverage syrups, purees, to economical juice powder packs, Restaurant Depot provides numerous choices of beverage blends for your foodservice needs. The store also has a wide section of alcoholic products; from imported wines, beers and liquor for your bar needs.

SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS – Restaurant Depot has all the condiments to flavor your food, from ketchups, mayonnaise, mustards, soy sauces, fish sauces, and vinegars. Apart from this, Restaurant Depot brings world food cuisine to table tops with everything from Thai to Malaysian to Japanese condiments.

PACKAGING – With an extensive assortment of cupcake liners, pastry and cake boxes; as well as various plastic food storage sizes for take-out needs and disposable party products in bulk, the store is filled with options for your packaging requirements.

CLEANING – From scrubs to sponges and cleaning liquids, Restaurant Depot has larger sizes in order to optimize your cleaning budget.

TABLEWARE – Restaurant Depot has dinnerware and drinkware for classic table settings, as well as table accessories to complete your table tops.

KITCHENWARE – From flatware to small electrical appliances, Restaurant Depot has a wide array of pots, pans, kitchen tools and catering equipment to fulfill your needs.

Here at Restaurant Depot, you can find all these great selections under one roof. Our aim is to be your reliable partner – providing a convenient foodservice shopping experience where SAVINGS come in BIG SIZES.

Visit Restaurant Depot, 2738 FB Harrison St.Pasay City, Philippines,

opens daily from 8AM to 7PM.

For MEMBERSHIP, sign up at www.restaurantdepot.com.ph and get updates on exclusive promo deals and discounts!

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December 12, 2016

Epson partners with Indonesian and Thai designers at Jakarta Fashion Week 2017 to showcase digitally printed collection

Epson, a leader in digital imaging and printing solutions, will be collaborating with Indonesian celebrity brand Sky Inc and award-winning Thai designer Thanit Tiansivarat to showcase their digitally printed collections at the Jakarta Fashion Week 2016, at Epson’s Print your Passion fashion show.

Indonesian brand Sky Inc, co-owned by designers Amot Syamsuri Muda and Andrea Risjad, will be showcasing their BI.ON.IC collection of 46 looks with a futuristic science fiction theme, which takes inspiration from the world of science fiction, technology and extraterrestrial life.

Thanit Tiansivarat, owner and designer of Thai brand Oh! Lala and Dee Project, will be showcasing for the first time at Jakarta Fashion Week with her ELEMENTS collection, consisting of 12 looks modelled by kid models. The collection takes inspiration from nature and the natural elements of earth, water, wind and fire, and is evocative of the transformative and changing powers of nature.

Both the designers’ collections are printed by Epson’s digital textile printers powered by PrecisionCore technology, which vividly captures the bold and vibrant colours of the collections. The collaboration between Epson and designers aims to showcase the unlimited possibilities of digital textile printing and its role in fashion.

“The collaboration with the designers showcases how Epson’s textile printing technology can help in translating the designers’ vision to reality. Epson’s PrecisionCore technology brings vivid colour reproduction, and can inspire designers in the creation of their design. With digital textile printing, designers are only limited by their imagination. Through our collaborations with local designers, we hope to support the fashion industry and create greater awareness of the possibilities of digital textile printing,” said Shuji Hamaguchi, General Manager (Southeast Asia), Professional Printing, Epson Singapore.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

http://global.epson.com/

About Epson Southeast Asia

Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia. Led by the regional headquarters, Epson Singapore Pte Ltd., Epson Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 10 countries, and is responsible for delivering and supporting Epson’s cutting-edge consumer and business digital imaging products to the customers of these markets through its comprehensive infrastructure of over 360 service outlets, 10 Epson solution centres and 8 manufacturing facilities. http://www.epson.com.sg

About Epson Philippines

Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers. Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200 dealers and more than 800 shops across the Country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).

For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila: (02) 441-9030; Toll Free: 1-800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL) or visit the Epson Customer Care website: http://customercare.epson.com.ph

December 11, 2016

AirAsia spreads the spirit of gratitude this holiday season #ThankYou Christmas Campaign launched

Nothing captures the spirit of the holiday season better than the saying “tis better to give than to receive.” That is why this Christmas, AirAsia Philippines is launching its #ThankYou Christmas Campaign, filling the air with the spirit of gratitude and the promise of continued and improved service to Filipino travellers.

The #ThankYou Christmas Campaign video of AirAsia highlights a year of memorable journeys and AirAsia’s gratitude to have spent this time with its loyal passengers. This video will be shared on cinema screens, AirAsia’s Youtube channel, and Facebook advertisements starting from the first week of December up to the first week of January.

“This Christmas, we want to say thank you to all our customers. It’s been a true pleasure to serve our guests and we are showing our gratitude by promising to do even better. AirAsia has and will continue to exceed guest expectations, providing first class service without the first class price tag,” said David Viray, Philippines AirAsia Brand Manager.

As they celebrate their 15th anniversary, AirAsia continues to help Filipinos realize their travel dreams by providing affordable flight tickets to over 100 destinations in Asia and Australia. And paired with affordable cost is great service from the AirAsia flight staff, who are dedicated to making sure that guest journeys are truly comfortable and memorable.

Less does mean more with AirAsia as they were named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the 4th time and the World’s Leading Inflight Service in the 23rd World Travel Awards (WTA). They were also named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline in the Skytrax Awards 2016, and have taken home this award for eight consecutive years.

“This holiday season, we encourage everyone to fly with AirAsia. Experience a world of gratitude as you take off with your family and let us help make your Christmas celebration truly memorable,” Viray added.

To learn more about AirAsia Philippines’ #ThankYou Christmas Campaign, visit the AirAsia facebook page at Facebook.com/AirAsiaPhilippines.

Huawei debuts new concept store design

Smartphone giant, Huawei, introduced a new retail concept in its line-up of Experience Stores during a recent opening at SM City San Lazaro, Manila. The newly opened branch is the first in the city of Manila and the 44th in the country.

From L to R: Teddy Tang, Huawei Philippines Head of Retail; Kit Pablite and Gina Pablite of Power Premium Gadgets, and Andy Fang, Huawei Philippines Device Country Head

SI 3.0, the design blueprint of the Huawei SM San Lazaro store is guided by four traits aligned with its brand identity: simple, premium, warm, and comfortable. Relative to its predecessor, the SI 2.0, the new design is marked with wider spaces and lighter ventilation promising an enhanced and more welcoming customer experience.

“Huawei continues to prove to be a game changer in the smartphone industry this year, and we have big plans to take advantage of this momentum. Our high-end premium phones such as the P9 and Mate 8 have been the drivers of this smashing success. As such, we would like to extend this premium, high-quality identity to consumer experience at our stores,” shares Andy Fang, Country Head at Huawei Philippines.

To know more about the new concept store at SM City San Lazaro, Huawei products and other exciting freebies, you may visit Facebook.com/HuaweiDevicePH.

Ten-years-in-the-making MMFF 2016 entry “Saving Sally” gets A rating from Cinema Evaluation Board

A movie about love, comic books, and the monsters in our heads, “Saving Sally” is one of the eight entries in this year’s December film festival.

The Metro Manila Film Festival Screening Committee describes “Saving Sally” “a typical youthful love story replete with child-like elements as applied through 2D animation.”

It took over ten years to make but the Cinema Evaluation Board gave an A rating to the directorial debut of Avid Liongoren, a motion picture that weaves a young romantic story set in wonderful 2D animation hues.

"Saving Sally" has long been in the drawing board, and began shooting as early as 2005. That's how long the film's lead, Enzo Marcos, waited for a chance for the film to be shown in theaters.

“Saving Sally” was mounted by a small team of young animators led by its director Avid Liongoren who has directed for television and TV commercials.

After initial filming in 2005, the project came to a halt due to lack of funding. French film producer Alain de la Mata, who was impressed with the work of film director Avid, decided to come in and help with production.

How the film was put together is also anything but typical. You might as well call it “epic.”

Production came into full swing in 2010 on a blue screen, which was later replaced with a stylized Manila and 2D animated monsters created by Liongoren and his team of artists at Rocketsheep. Every frame, every background, every piece of art was painstakingly made.

“What we lacked in manpower, we made up for with love in every single frame. We spent countless hours checking and rechecking every detail,” shares Direk Avid.

The result is ready to be served come December 25. "Saving Sally" as director Liongoren puts it is "a familiar coming-of-age story told with super- stylized visuals. The project blends live action, 2d animation and an abundance of warm, fuzzy feelings to create a totally unique and lovable little film."

Get ready to be dazzled and mesmerized, children, millennials, and the young-at-heart. “Saving Sally” will make you believe in love, comic books, and the monsters in our heads all over again.

Cheer on as Marty (Enzo Marcos), an aspiring comic book artist pines for his best friend Sally (played by Rhian Ramos), a gadget inventor. Sally, however, has monsters for parents and an inconsiderate boyfriend (TJ Trinidad). In Marty’s fantasies, he conjures up ways of defending the love of his life from the big bad world.

At its very heart, “Saving Sally” is a simple story about love and never, ever giving up told in a unique way that combines live action & vivid kaleidoscope-colored animation.