Suki Day: Suy Sing, trade partners bring Pinoy grocers to world of success

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There is a world of exciting rewards and wonderful opportunities that await independent Filipino grocers, especially those who have made the country’s leading one-stop grocery distribution company—Suy Sing Commercial Corporation—their trusted partner in running their business.

During the Suki Day 2017 held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, thousands of loyal ka-Suy Sings became virtual tourists and adventurers as they visited “United States”, “Japan”, “Nepal”, “Indonesia”, “China”, “Switzerland”, “Netherlands”, “Argentina”, “Norway” and other tourist destination-themed booths to discover the “World of Success” that they can experience with Suy Sing.

Executives of Suy Sing and its trade partners, namely (from left) Del Monte Phils. Inc. Customer Development Group Head Patrick Belen Diño; Nestle Phils. Inc. Sales Director Jojo Dela Cruz; Procter & Gamble Phils. Inc. Sales Director Bryan Wong; Alaska Milk Corp. VP-Sales Francisco Idian; Peerless Product Manufacturing Corp. VP-Sales & Marketing Jasper Tiu; Suy Sing executives Elma Ainza, Virginia Lim, Tina Tan, and Reina Sy; Unilever Phils. Inc. Chairman & CEO Benjie Yap; Century Pacific Food Inc. President & CEO Christopher Po; Nutri-Asia Inc./First PGMC Enterprises Inc. President & COO Angie Go Flaminiano; Monde Nissin Corp. CMO Ruffy Tiam-Lee; and Mondelez Phils. Inc. Country Head Ashish Pisharodi pose with the success sign during the opening of Suki Day 2017.

To signify how the company and its trade partners help the PInoy grocers’ business soar to new heights, executives of the country’s leading consumer goods manufacturing companies gamely donned their captain’s hats and stood in front of an airplane to unveil the much-awaited Suki Day and welcome aboard thousands of excited Ka-Suy Sings.

Booths featuring world-renowned landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Mount Everest and the Himalayas attracted crowds of attendees with their selfie-worthy colorful backdrops. Exciting games and prizes, entertaining shows and gimmicks, special deals and promos, and new products and freebies also made Suki Day more fun and rewarding for thousands of attendees.

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid serenades the audience with his most-loved ballads.

Stressing the vital role of Filipino grocers in not only making their business reach a world of success but effectively managing it for the long run, Guthrie Jensen engaged business owners in a Mastering Management seminar as part of Suy Sing’s Suki Success Series. Participants learned to manage their business, themselves, their people and productivity by setting goals and making plans to achieve them, assigning responsibilities to accomplish tasks, motivating employees, and evaluating work.

To highlight the celebration, Suy Sing served a delicious lunch buffet in a dining area where hundreds of tables filled most of the spacious World Trade Center. The company also treated the guests to a delightful and entertaining show courtesy of singer-comedian K Brosas, actor-comedian Chokoleit, and some unsuspecting members of the audience who took part in hilarious contests.

Hosts Robi Domingo and Iya Villania welcome the ka-Suy-Sings to Suki Day 2017

As main program hosts, Robi Domingo amused the audience with his hugot lines while Iya Villania serenaded the 25- to 55-year “S Factor” awardees with a song number. Capping off the afternoon’s entertainment was singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid who sang his signature ballads and dished out his own brand of humor.

Suy Sing executives congratulate the lucky winner of a brand-new 2017 Mitsubishi Adventure.

Lots of exciting prizes, including round-trip tickets to Japan, Apple iPhones, other gadgets and appliances were raffled off to Ka-Suy Sings. One very lucky grocer even went home with a brand new Mitsubishi Adventure in the grand raffle draw. Bags full of grocery items and The North Face backpacks were given to grocers who completed the booth hopping activity.

Among the celebrities who visited the different Suki Day booths were Rocco Nacino, Gabby Concepcion, Claudia Barretto, Gerald Anderson, Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador, and Dominique Roque.

Trade partners also reap success

With over 70 years-worth of experience in nationwide grocery distribution, Suy Sing has definitely brought a world of success not only to its customers, but also to its trade partners.

“Suy Sing is one of the most ideal partners a supplier can have. They help us most in getting our products into the smallest stores all over the Philippines. They have a very strong base of customers and we really appreciate the distribution and aggressive marketing that Suy Sing is doing,” said Angie Go Flaminiano, president and COO of Nutri-Asia Inc. “I want to congratulate Suy Sing on their anniversary and wish them continued success and to thank them for supporting Nutri-Asia throughout these years.”

For more information on how Suy Sing can bring your grocery business to a world of success, call the Suy Sing customer hotline at 706-8888, the provincial toll-free number at 1-800-10-7068888 or visit www.suysing.com.

International Thyroid Awareness Week 2017

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International Thyroid Awareness Week, (ITAW) an international information campaign on social media and awareness events in various countries was recently culminated with the theme “It’s not you. It‘s your thyroid”. The event was held at the Trade Hall, Robinson’s Novaliches, Quezon City, May 27, 2017.

ITAW 2017 highlighting the similarities between the symptoms of thyroid disorders and the effects of today’s fast-paced lifestyles, and the tendency for people to blame themselves for the symptoms of the condition through the ‘It’s not you. It’s your Thyroid’ campaign.

To help raise awareness of thyroid disorders, Merck help to ensure that people have the information they need to recognize potential thyroid disorders and see their doctor, rather than blame themselves and accept how they’re feeling.

The International Thyroid Awareness Week is focusing on a small organ.

This little organ regulates processes that are essential to survival. Creating and raising awareness of thyroid disorders is the aim of ITAW.

The human thyroid gland weighs between 18 and 60 grams — hardly more than a letter — but it regulates metabolic processes that are essential to survival. If it is not functioning correctly, the body’s metabolic balance is disturbed. This has serious consequences for our health and our sense of well-being. However, there are many things we can do to prevent that from happening.

Participants were given basic information on the function and importance of the thyroid gland, as well as thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism) and their symptoms.

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck, in front of the windpipe. It is the “master controller” of metabolism, and plays a key role in our health and wellbeing. It makes, stores and releases thyroid hormones into the blood, thus regulating metabolism. These hormones are essential for the proper functioning of all bodily tissues and organs. They enable our body to use its stores of energy efficiently, thereby controlling temperature and allowing our muscles to work properly.

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, is a common condition. It is caused when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. This under-production of hormones slows down the body’s metabolism, often leaving patients feeling cold, tired and depressed. If you suffer from hypothyroidism then you are also likely to notice you have gained weight, despite following a sensible diet and exercising regularly.

National Coordinator of the Philippines, Iodine Global Network, Dr. Teofilo San Luis gave a lecture entitled “The Thyroid Masquerade”. He said thyroid diseases can be confusing to both patients and physicians because they manifest in different ways.

This year’s ITAW campaign  also highlights the striking similarities between the symptoms of thyroid disorders and the effects of today’s fast-paced lifestyles.

Merck and DOH wants to make it clear that thyroid disorders lead to symptoms that are often misinterpreted by those affected. 

Women in particular tend to attribute symptoms such as changes in weight, restlessness, lethargy, mood swings, a lack of concentration or sleep disorders to their general lifestyle rather than a possible thyroid disorder. 

An underactive thyroid gland is more common in women than in men and its occurrence rises with age. An overactive thyroid gland is 10 times more common in women than in men. It is most common in the age group of 20-40 years, but may occur at any age.

It is based on results from an international survey commissioned by Merck, in collaboration with Thyroid Federation International (TFI), which reveals many women blame themselves, and their lifestyle choices, for symptoms such as weight changes, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and excessive tiredness, not realizing that a thyroid disorder could be the underlying cause.

This campaign is to help people recognize that they may be wrongly blaming themselves for their symptoms. Some of the symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) are constipation, lack of motivation, lack of concentration, depression, or weight gain. The symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) include weight loss and irritability. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can lead to anxiety, menstrual difficulties, and difficulty sleeping.

The International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) 2017 had many activities for all participants. The event was open to the public and admission was free.

ITAW2017 participants enjoyed the afternoon with fun and educational activities, with free doctors’ consultation, video viewing with to know more about thyroid, a quiz , photobooth, some pampering treats, free hair and make-up, nail art, eyebrow threading, massage, art for kids, zumba dancing, and free milk tea! Exciting prizes were given away to kids.

To end the evening, the Commitment Pledge, a promise to raise awareness of the importance of thyroid health and to be part of the solution to thyroid problems that affect millions of Filipinos.

The International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) 2017 aims for all to think carefully about whether you or someone you know might be suffering from a thyroid disorder. If you suspect this to be the case, go to your doctor and ask to be screened with a simple blood test. In the hands of a healthcare professional, thyroid disorders can be well managed.

The International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) 2017 was presented by Merck in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Thyroid Association (PTA), Healtway, Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM), and the Iodine Global Network (IGN).

For more information, visit www.thyroidaware.com or follow “Unmasking Your Thyroid” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thyroidph).

Getting Seriously Addicted With Math, Try S.A.M. (Seriously Addictive Mathematics )

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Mathematics is considered by many students to be a very difficult subject in school. Math is not an easy subject to love. 

But it is not impossible.

How can teachers make math an interesting subject?

The key is teaching kids how to appreciate math by showing them the right fundamentals which they can apply both in a classroom setting or when they are solving math problems on their own.

S.A.M.’s Beginnings in Singapore

The people behind S.A.M are educators from the National Institute of Education in Singapore, led by Samuel Chia and Lau Chin Loong and a support team of Marshall Cavendish consultants. S.A.M or Seriously Addictive Mathematics is an international Singapore Math enrichment program with over 100 centres in 16 countries around the world including USA, Australia and Canada.

According to the TIMSS (Trends in International Maths & Science Study) survey, Singapore Math has been recognized as one of the most successful national programs in the world since 1995. The S.A.M program follows the Singapore Math Curriculum set out by the Ministry of Education and can either be a stand-alone or supplementary math program suitable for children aged 4-12 years old. What makes the SAM approach different from the other Singapore math programs in Philippines is that it is the only international Singapore Math program from Singapore.

Here in the Philippines, it was Enrich Asia which introduced S.A.M. to Filipino families. Enrich Asia is composed of professionals who actively scour the global education arena for new innovative approaches to engaging children and inspiring them to learn.

The Holistic Math Approach of S.A.M.

The S.A.M Approach to Mathematics combines the benefits of personalized coaching, which happens in the classroom in the company of other children with self-learning and self-discovery, which happens when work is taken home. The S.A.M Approach is designed to introduce new concepts in incremental yet sure steps to make learning easier.

During class, the trainers of S.A.M. introduce and explain the concepts and the lesson objective. The child then reinforces and applies this knowledge on his own at home through daily worksheets planned and prepared by SAM. Corrections or clarifications, if any, are done during the session the following week. 

The Values Instilled by S.A.M.

The advantage of S.A.M. is that it instills discipline, responsibility and independent learning within your child. These values are not just useful in his math subjects but could prove to be helpful as a child tackles his other school subjects.

S.A.M.’s Approach to Math

More than just rote learning, drill and practice, SAM aims to develop math skills going into the 21st century. These skills revolve around heuristics, logical reasoning, metacognitive understanding, modeling techniques and situational word problems. Rather than focusing on rote learning, quick fixes and maverick methods, the S.A.M program builds on kids’ foundation in Mathematics so that they can learn self-reliantly in their later years in school.

The once a week teachings provided by S.A.M. is a well-thought of process that guides yet steers a child towards learning math independently yet effectively. S.A.M. programs start children with an assessment, so they start at a comfortable point. Here, both their strengths and weaknesses are identified so the mentors will know which to polish or focus on. There are also no memorizations involved in teaching kids how to answer math problems, ensuring that understanding is the essence of every learning objective. 

And because what they learn are the concepts, the greater benefit is that the skills taught through S.A.M. stays with a person well into adulthood, where math ceases to be just a subject, and already a way of life. 

Cruise in style with Timex

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Summer is still here and we bet you ladies aren’t done with planning your vacation just yet! And if you’re thinking on taking on a blissful cruise to paradise, you’ll definitely want to look your best, so bring out your most fashionable summer wardrobe, and of course the best accessory to make you stand out on the high seas, your watch!

This month, Timex showcases its newest Spring Summer collection with this season’s trendy and multi-functional watches perfect to bring along during your exciting summer getaway.

Ladies, before you go onboard make sure you have the perfect staple accessory that goes with any of your summer outfit, like Timex Main Street. With 2 earth-tone colors, and a simple yet stylish design, this beautiful dress watch can complement any look from day to night.

There is nothing more romantic than watching a sunset by the ocean. So when you’re on a cruise with a date, never let this opportunity pass you by! Look your best and add that hint of elegance to your evening ensemble with a sophisticated timepiece like Timex Peyton. With an elegant textured dial, paired with either rose gold, gold and silver toned bracelet, this watch will bring out that sparkle you’ll need so he can’t take his eyes off of you.

For your more playful getups when you’re out in the sun, the Southview and Fairfield watches would make the perfect accessories for those finishing touches. While Southview has more of a chic feel with its sophisticated leather tones and dial designs, the Fairfield, on the other hand, is more casual with the playful patterns in its leather straps and mesh bracelets. It comes in 2 dial styles (3-hand and a multi-function movement) and sports the brand’s signature INDIGLO ® night-light which comes in handy for those fun night luaus. 

Meanwhile, if you’re getting ready for some hardcore action soon as you get off the ship, then Timex brings you the new Expedition Acadia in mid-size! Not only is it lightweight and tough, it also sports a quick-and-easy-set date function, a light-up watch dial and is 50m water resistant perfect for the great outdoor adventure. 

Ladies, with Timex Spring Summer 2017 collection, there’s just no reason why you can’t look fabulous on your adventures at sea!

Timex brand's commitment to technological innovation, leading-edge design and functionality has placed their styles at the forefront of the timekeeping industry for 162 years. Timex has ensured that innovative, stylish and robust products are easily accessible to virtually everyone. With Timex's strong heritage and renewed momentum, future prospects are unlimited. 

Timex is sold over 100 countries worldwide. Get your own iconic timepieces at top Timex stores located at SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta 3, Mactan Marina Mall, Watch Republic branches and leading department stores nationwide.

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.