MAFBEX 2017: The Ultimate Foodventure

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Seeking to restore the child-like curiosity and wonder that once defined our relationship with food, the Manila Food and Beverage Expo or simply, MAFBEX invites everyone to go on the “Ultimate Foodventure” as it returns to deliver its 11th installment on June 14 to 18, from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Organized by MAFBEX Events Management, a subsidiary of Worldbex Services International, and presented in partnership with the Young Hoteliers Exposition (YHE) and the Organization of Bar Professionals (OBP), MAFBEX 2017 is set to occupy a total of 15,000sqm of exhibition space as it expects to house over 500 booths – thereby anticipating no less than 50,000 visitors throughout its five-day run.

In line with this year’s theme, MAFBEX 2017 will be all about diversity. With that said, apart from showcasing a huge variation of the most outstanding homegrown food brands, visitors are bound to get a taste of international flavors with dedicated booths for foreign exhibitors. Among the participating countries include Italy, Spain, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Indeed, MAFBEX shows are nothing short of overwhelming. To ensure that visitors enjoy all that it has to offer with much ease, comfort, and efficiency, MAFBEX will divide its aisles into product zones including Franchise, Equipment, Food and Beverage, Condiments, Packaging, Kitchenware, Organic Products, and Halal.

Beyond your usual food expo, another unique component of MAFBEX is its signature event highlights. Gearing to make a comeback this year are the YHE Competition, which turns the spotlight on up and coming culinary students; Chefs of the World, a series of live cooking demos by locally and internationally renowned chefs; the Franchising Zone, a hub where interested entrepreneurs may get in touch with the hottest franchises in the market; the highly anticipated MAFBEX Seminars, and last but not the least, the MAFBEX Culinary Cup Home Chef Edition, an amateur cooking competition that aims to recognize talented home cooks. This year, P30,000 worth of cash and other prizes await the winner.

Over a decade since its first edition, MAFBEX continues to be hailed as the biggest and most sought-after food expo; one wherein friends and families may gather round to explore new tastes and flavors as well as enjoy other fun and exciting food-related events and activities. This time around, MAFBEX seeks to promote a sense of adventure not only among foodies but also within communities of trade professionals who are looking to explore business opportunities within the F&B industry.

MAFBEX 2017 is for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation and is presented with the support of the following: Hotel Restaurant Association of the Philippines, Filipino International Franchise Association, Halal International Chamber of Commerce & Industries in the Philippines, Meat Importers and Traders Association inc., National Dairy Authority, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Philippine Calamansi Association, Inc., Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Coffee Board Inc., Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc., Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Philippine Marketing Association, and the Philippine Franchise Association.

For more information, follow @ManilaFoodsandBeveragesExpo on Facebook and mafbex.ph on Instagram.

Epson SureColor P5000 Wins Best Photo Printer in Prestigious TIPA Awards

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Epson SureColor P5000

-Epson recognized for its innovative high-quality imaging product for the photographic industry -

Editors and journalists from photography magazines around the world have recognized an Epson product in the prestigious TIPA Awards 2017. The winning Epson product this year was the Epson SureColor P5000*, which was named “Best Photo Printer.”

TIPA - the Technical Image Press Association -bases its judgment on the innovation, the use of leading-edge technology, design and ergonomics, ease-of-use and price-to-performance ratio of products in each award category launched over a 12-month period. This year’s awards were selected by representatives from 27 professional, amateur, and business magazines from Asia, Australia, Europe and North and South America, with a delegate from the Camera Journal Press Club in Japan.

TIPA is one of the largest and most influential photographic and imaging press associations in the world.Winning the 2017 award means that Epson has now received a total of 38 awards from TIPA for technologies and imaging products, including inkjet printers, inks, scanners and projectors, since 1997. An awards ceremony will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on June 16, 2017.

The award-winning product received the following citation from TIPA:

Epson SureColor P5000

“The 17-inch SC-P5000 is a desktop proofing, photography and fine art printer that offers a 10-colour ink set, a PrecisionCore TFP printhead and Epson Precision Dot technology. The printer exclusively uses 200ml UltraChrome HDX ink cartridges that deliver an enhanced colour gamut and higher density blacks, with improved print permanence compared to previous models.

“The printer offers improved dust and static control, which means reduced maintenance requirements and greater durability. The PrecisionCore print head has 360 nozzles per colour for faster printing speeds with variable size droplets as small as 3.5 picolitres, while a 2.7-inch full colour LCD panel makes setup and operation accessible and straightforward.”

Please refer to your local Epson site for details of the Epson SureColor P5000 and other Epson products. http://global.epson.com/web_sites.html

*Note that product names and availability vary by region.

Amaia opens ‘Eat City’ at Amaia Scapes Pampanga

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Amaia Land once more rode on the enormous popularity of food parks by recently launching Eat City at Amaia Scapes Pampanga, a 19-hectare sprawling development on Magalang-Angeles Road in Mexico, Pampanga.

It is Amaia’s first Eat City in Pampanga, dubbed as the country’s culinary capital.

Eat City features a group of food concessionaires that offer a wide variety of Filipino comfort dishes, grilled specialties, and other freshly cooked meals. 

Since its opening last May 19, it has been luring entire families and barkadas looking for casual but robust food fare. 

At Eat City, foodies make their choices at hawker-style stalls and stands and dine, al fresco, in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. 

Bright lights complement lively music, engendering friendly vibes and encouraging people to interact and share a table with other guests—mostly Amaia’s residents and homeowners and walk-ins from neighboring communities.

This wholesome scenario is precisely what Amaia envisioned when it put up Eat City in other Amaia properties such as Amaia Scapes General Trias in Cavite and Amaia Novaliches Estate, which comprises Amaia Series Nova, Amaia Steps Novaliches, and Amaia Square Nova.

In fact, Amaia Land executives aver that the opening of its newest branch of Eat City gives potential buyers a glimpse of how life as homeowners in Amaia Scapes Pampanga would be. “It is a life that is enriched by a strong sense of community fostered by goodwill and friendly vibes,” they affirm.

Amaia Scapes Pampanga is a property development that offers well-designed, high-quality residential units and amenities that prospective homeowners will take pleasure in—refreshing patio greens, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse on a tree-lined spine road. 

Eat City at Amaia Scapes Pampanga is open Thursdays through Sundays, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. While there, customers and guests who would like to know more about Amaia Scapes Pampanga may likewise check out Amaia’s model units.

Committed to providing affordable quality homes to Filipino families, Amaia Land offers buyers flexible payment schemes such as cash, deferred cash, and in-house and bank financing. 

For inquiries about Eat City and Amaia, contact 09277489909, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Meralco Bests Asian Utilities

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(From L to R) Meralco VP & Marketing, Customer Solutions and Product Development Head Jose Antonio T. Valdez, Meralco Customer Solutions Manager Ramil T. Ruaro, Meralco South Business Area Head Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco SVP & Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications Head Alfredo S. Panlilio, Meralco VP & Corporate Business Group Head, Victor S. Genuino, Meralco SAVP & Marketing Head Edeliza T. Lim, and Meralco OIC of Home and Microbusiness Marketing Christine Teodosio-Cancino.

MERALCO BESTS ASIAN UTILITIES. The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the prestigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project” for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia. The international panel of judges cited the “shared value” that Meralco magnified, with its prepaid service benefitting both customers and the country, providing a pioneering, innovative service. Combined with research showing a very high approval rating, Meralco garnered a near-unanimous vote from the judges. The Asian Utility Week was held from May 24-25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual Asian Utility Week awarded Meralco the prestigious “Best in Customer Engagement Project” for Meralco’s rollout of its prepaid electricity service, topping over 40 utilities from Asia. The international panel of judges cited the “shared value” that Meralco magnified, with its prepaid service benefitting both customers and the country, providing a pioneering, innovative service. Combined with research showing a very high approval rating, Meralco garnered a near-unanimous vote from the judges. The Asian Utility Week was held from May 24-25 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Microsoft PH employees to get enhanced leave benefits

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Multinational company rolls out new leave policies for parents and family caregivers

Microsoft Philippines has introduced a new suite of enhanced leave benefits for its employees, including a minimum of 20-weeks paid leave for birth mothers and a minimum of six-weeks paid leave for new fathers.

“We believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance. And at times, your personal commitments and responsibilities outside the office deserve all your focus. This is something Microsoft fully understands and supports,” described Karrie Ilagan, Microsoft Philippines Managing Director.

The company’s enhanced leave benefits also cover adoptive parents and parents who choose to have a child via surrogacy.

Likewise, the Information Technology leader has leave policies for family caregivers—allowing employees to take a four-week full-paid leave to care for immediate family members with serious health conditions.

“Our employees bring their best to work everyday to support our mission, strategy, and culture. In return, we want to bring the best to them as well by continually providing them world-class benefits to ensure they have the time they need to take care of those that matter the most in their lives,” concluded Ilagan.

About Microsoft

Microsoft  (@microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Microsoft Philippines, the local subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, has been constantly bringing innovation and making its technology available to Filipino businesses and individuals since 1995. As a committed and trusted partner in nation-building, Microsoft Philippines has made it its mission to fuel growth and healthy communities, as well as transform locally-based businesses and empower them to compete in the global economy.