Panasonic scholarship for a better world

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Panasonic Corporation (Japan) through the Panasonic Group (Philippines) continues to invest in people along with the Company’s commitment to contribute in pursuing a better life and realizing a better world.

Panasonic Corporation (Japan) through the Panasonic Group (Philippines)  awarded full scholarships to eleven technical-vocational students during the 2017 Panasonic Scholarship awards ceremony for Vocational Category held at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Mandaluyong City on July 25, 2017.

The 2017 Panasonic scholarship grants to eleven technical-vocational students who were chosen after passing a series of screening activities.

All the scholars will be pursuing a 15-month technical-vocational training certificate course consisting of a 10-month "in-center" training and 5-month supervised "in-plant" training.

Six of the eleven recipients are from: DBTC-Makati (Mr. John Ranulfe Barile, Mr. Joseph Bautista, Mr. Aris Casilan, Mr. Rolando Navarette, Mr. Jeffrey Padilla, and Mr. Bernardo Ramos); 

Three from DBTC-Mandaluyong (Mr. Reynan Baltero, Mr. Diether Dare Diaz, and Mr. Arven James Labayan); and two from DBTC-Canlubang (Mr. Michael Dalanon, and Mr. Engelbert Perez).

The certificates of scholarship were presented to the recipients by Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) president & Panasonic Scholarship (Philippines) chairman Shinichi Hayashi; Panasonic Precision Devices Philippines Corporation (PPRDPH) president Koji Ipposhi; Panasonic Corporation’s CSR & Citizenship Department manager Haruhisa Okuda; Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Mandaluyong vice rector Fr. Demetrio Carmona; PMPC assistant directors Marlon Molano and Robert Pacheco; PPRDPH assistant director Mary Ann Diaz; PMPC business division head Harry Sarmiento; DBTC-Makati TVET director Fr. Jose Dindo Vitug; and DBTC-Canlubang TVET director Fr. Jeffrey Mangubat.

Presenters standing from left: Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) - Canlubang TVET director Fr. Jeffrey Mangubat; DBTC-Makati TVET director Fr. Jose Dindo Vitug; Panasonic Corporation’s CSR & Citizenship Department manager Haruhisa Okuda; DBTC-Mandaluyong vice rector Fr. Demetrio Carmona; Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) president & Panasonic Scholarship (Philippines) chairman Shinichi Hayashi; Panasonic Precision Devices Philippines Corporation (PPRDPH) president Koji Ipposhi; PPRDPH assistant director Mary Ann Diaz; PMPC Assistant Director Robert Pacheco; PMPC assistant director Marlon Molano; PMPC business division head Harry Sarmiento; and DBTC-Mandaluyong TVET program chair Joseph Abillada.

“Panasonic products make life easier. But the best products you have been giving to the Philippine society are these young people, who if it will not for your sacrifice to part away with a portion of your earnings to help them learn a trade and engage in productive activity for the Philippine economy to progress, many young Filipinos would just flood the street and become potential risks to peace and order in our land,” said Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Mandaluyong vice rector Fr. Demetrio Carmona during his opening message commending Panasonic for the Company’s continuing endeavor to contribute in preparing and securing a better future for the less privileged but deserving students.  

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) president & Panasonic Scholarship (Philippines) chairman Shinichi Hayashi thanked the various individuals and groups, who continued to support in promoting the very objective of the Panasonic Scholarship Program and in ensuring that all the business activities of Panasonic in the Philippines are appropriate for its basic concept that ‘a company is a public entity of society’. 

“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Panasonic operation in the Philippines this year, and the upcoming 100th year anniversary of our Panasonic Corporation next year, I thank you for your continued support and cooperation in all our programs and activities aimed at contributing to society. I hope that by offering opportunities like this, we can spell out clearly our commitment to provide a healthy upbringing to our younger generation, who will be responsible for the future of our planet, by giving them the chance to make the most of their individual abilities to contribute also in pursuing a better life and realizing a better world,” Mr. Hayashi said. 

Mr. Haruhisa Okuda, Panasonic Corporation’s CSR & Citizenship Department manager, reiterated that the scholarship program is one of the expressions of gratitude of Panasonic Corporation to the continuing support of society to the Company. 

“As a public entity of society, Panasonic operates for the improvement of social life and the development of world culture, not only in doing its business, but also in its corporate citizenship activities. And this Panasonic scholarship is one aspect of our efforts to develop human resources by supporting those, who really want to study,” said Mr. Okuda.

Panasonic Corporation funds the localized Panasonic Scholarship programs in the Asian region. And in the Philippines, the scholarship program, which is offered to undergraduate and vocational students is administered by Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation with the support of Panasonic Precision Devices Philippines Corporation.

Beko PH urges Filipinos to go green when doing their laundry

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The call to conserve water and energy has never been more imperative than today. With the effects of global warming and climate change now more pronounced than ever before, there is a need to be mindful of the way we spend our resources. This not only extends to the way we use our water resources but also the way we consume electricity.

Be wise energy users.

As part of Beko’s green initiatives, Beko Philippines encourages Filipinos to become wise energy users by contemplating on their laundry routine. Beko understands that doing the laundry also requires a significant amount of electricity.

According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the household sector is the second major user of electricity. In fact, laundry accounts 29 percent of other household electricity usage based on the latest available Household Energy Consumption Survey (HECS) by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

“Beko believes that we must take into account how much energy is consumed even on our laundry. As we envision a greener laundry routine, the company has been initiating outstanding contributions toward the protection of the environment through energy efficiency and innovating eco-friendly washing machines,” said Dyeun Zapanta, Beko Philippines Sales and Marketing Head.

Beko suggests that households follow regular laundry days and avoid running the washing machine for only a few pieces of items.

Invest on energy-efficient washing machines.

Beko Philippines underlines that by taking steps to reduce energy consumption, one could contribute to a cleaner and greener world. For instance, investing on energy-efficient washers and dryers significantly cuts your electric bills.

Recently, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) tested the energy efficiency of certain Beko washing machines in line with its Orange Tags campaign. The Meralco Orange Tags are easy-to-understand labels that indicate estimated energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and estimated cost per hour to inform consumers on how much electricity a household product consumes.

Meralco tested some Beko’s washing machines in three trials. Items tested ranged from front loaders, top loaders and dryers in different sizes and capacities. The said survey revealed that the washing machines are all energy efficient. The results of the test are as follows:

Beko Top Load Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Meralco estimated that the average cost per wash of Beko’s three top-loads amounts to only a peso per hour of washing cycle.

Specifically, for a 7-kg capacity washing machine, every wash amounts to only PhP0.96 per hour of washing with 0.09 energy consumption and 94 watts for power usage.

Meanwhile, for 9-kg capacity top load, Meralco calculated that the cost per wash cycle amounts to PhP1.14 for almost an hour of washing with 0.11 energy consumption and 97 watts. On the other hand, for 12kg top load, they assessed that the cost per wash amounts to PhP1.37 again for almost an hour with 0.13 energy consumption and 109 watts.

Beko Frontload Fully Automatic Washing Machine

For a 7-kg and 9-kg capacity, the estimated cost per wash both costs 9 pesos per almost four hours of washing with 0.88 and 0.84 energy consumption, respectively.

On the other hand, for 10.5-kg frontload, they measured that every wash costs 15 pesos for a full load, full cycle with duration of nearly four hours with 1.47 energy consumption and 380 watts for power usage.

Beko Dryers 

For Beko’s 7-kg dryer, the estimated cost per drying cycle amounts to six pesos per half an hour with 0.63 energy consumption and 1,217 watts.

“Our products are meant to not only improve how people live but also improve how we impact our environment. “Choosing an energy efficient washing machine can do more for the environment and at the same time, reduce the cost of their water and electricity bills. That is why we are bringing the efficiency of our washing machines as the Official Partner of the Everyday to help Filipino consumer save energy,” added Zapanta.

Beko Ph on its second year

Beko Philippines continues to innovate products that can make a difference in the lives of Filipinos. With their strong emphasis and commitment toward raising awareness on energy consumption and innovating energy-efficient washing machines, they encourage Filipinos to take part towards preserving their environment by taking into consideration their energy consumption.

Strengthening its local presence as it approaches its third year in the Philippines, leading European home appliance brand Beko further penetrates the Filipino market. Since 2015, Beko Philippines already doubled its distribution in the country. The company has also tripled its sales through its enhanced and domineering product line that continuously meets the need of the Filipino market.

To know more about Beko and Beko Philippines, like the Beko Philippines fan page (@BekoPH) or visit their website at www.beko.ph

Search for outstanding Filipino families who advocate positive change continues in 7th JFVA

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A family of six in Daet, Camarines Norte espouses education among the youth by running a library that has served the needs of pupils in four villages, improving the quality of learning in their area. In Saudi Arabia, another family is providing much-needed help to fellow OFW families in the Philippines and overseas, conducting medical missions, and providing education and livelihood seminars, among other projects.

Exemplary role models. The Jollibee Family Values Award is back on its seventh year, strengthening its global search for Filipino families whose noteworthy advocacies make a positive impact in the lives of their fellowmen.

These are some of the admirable families recognized in last year’s Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA). They joined the ranks of more than 45 families who have been recognized by Jollibee over the years for helping others with their advocacies and serving as an inspiration to others.

Now on its 7th year, the JFVA continues its search for families here and abroad who best exemplify positive Filipino family values such as generosity, compassion, creativity, resourcefulness, love for the community and environment, and strong ties.

“Now, more than ever, we need to highlight that despite the overwhelming challenges Filipinos face, there are still families who go out of their way to uplift the lives of other people and communities,” said Jollibee Global Chief Marketing Officer Francis Flores. “This is what the Jollibee Family Values Awards celebrates, families who have become beacons for others to follow.”

Interested parties who wish to nominate model families—including their own—must accomplish a nomination form which can be downloaded at www.jollibee.com.ph/familyvalu esawards/, and answer a questionnaire that will establish the nominees’ suitability and eligibility. 

Entries may be sent via mail to the 7th Jollibee Family Values Awards, Stratworks, Inc., 2/F Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City. Completed nomination forms may also be submitted at www.jollibee.com.ph/familyvalu esawards/ or emailed at jollibee.fva@gmail.com. The deadline for submission of nomination forms is on August 15, 2017.

Exemplary Filipino families may be nominated based on: relevance and impact of their advocacy in addressing the community’s pressing needs, long-term sustainability, magnitude of the advocacy’s contribution to the community, family members’ degree of involvement and participation, and ability to surpass challenges and special circumstances.

Five outstanding Filipino families will be recognized as grand winners of the Jollibee Family Values Award. Each family will receive a P300,000 cash prize, a trophy designed by renowned sculptor Michael Cacnio, and P10,000 worth of Jollibee gift certificates. 

An OFW family from across the globe will receive the OFW Family of the Year award from Coca-Cola. The winner will also get a P300,000 cash prize, a trophy designed by renowned sculptor Michael Cacnio, P5,000 worth of Jollibee gift certificates, and a special prize from The Coca-Cola Corporation.

Jollibee will also present equally exceptional families with special citation awards for education (co-presented with National Book Store), environment, children, persons with disabilities, minority groups, and youth empowerment for their advocacies. Each awardee will get a P50,000 cash prize, a plaque of recognition, and Jollibee gift certificates.

To know more about the 7th Jollibee Family Values Awards and its different activities, visit www.jollibee.com.ph/familyvalu esawards or like the JFVA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Jolli bee-Family-Values-Awards-Commu nity-1645602058997253/.

Lifewear: Uniqlo's 2017 Fall / Winter Collection Unveiled, Runway fashion with Pia Wurtzbach

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LifeWear: UNIQLO Celebrates everyday life and presents the 2017 FALL/WINTER Collections 

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach gives surprise appearance at the runway during the unveiling of Uniqlo's 2017 Fall / Winter Collection held at the One Canvass Events Place on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach 

UNIQLO believes that truly great clothes should be supremely comfortable, feature universal designs, are of high quality and offer a superb fit to everyone who wears them.

UNIQLO is LifeWear. 

LifeWear is made up of thoughtfully created clothing designed to make everyday life better and more comfortable. Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity, LifeWear reflects the brand’s commitment to perfection in design, fabric selection, cut, even color.

The new season caters to diverse personalities and lifestyles, embodying the brand’s belief that individuality comes not from clothes but from the people wearing them. 

LifeWear is constantly evolving to cater to the needs of an ever-changing world through technological innovations.

LifeWear aspires to make excellence affordable. 

LifeWear exemplifies UNIQLO’s mission of enabling people all over the world to experience the joy of wearing great clothes with the release of its Fall/Winter 2017 collection. 

JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY

UNIQLO LifeWear incorporates advanced technologies from Japan to produce clothing that is lighter and more functional for customers.

HEATTECH

HEATTECH is innerwear that features heat retaining properties to keep you warm and a soft texture to keep you comfortable all day. Designed with Toray Industries, Inc.—one of Japan’s top fibers and textiles manufacturers, the HEATTECH line comes in three styles: HEATTECH, HEATTECH Extra Warm, and HEATTECH Ultra Warm, each one offering different levels of warmth to keep people comfortable anywhere around the world. 

ULTRA LIGHT DOWN 

UNIQLO’s Ultra Light Down jackets bring new life to outerwear by combining warmth and lightness. The jackets are made of ultra-fine fiber, resulting in incredibly light and compact pieces that and can replace traditional sweaters worn under coats. It can easily be folded into a pouch, making it convenient to be carried around. 

AIRism 

AIRism is functional innerwear that keeps people incredibly dry and comfortable in any kind of weather. The result of a joint project with Toray and Asahi Kasei, a Japanese manufacturer of fibers and textiles, AIRism employs specially engineered fibers to breathe and wick away trapped moisture. The pieces in the collection accommodate specific requirements of men, women, children, and babies to ensure comfort for all.

ESSENTIALS MADE BETTER

Well-loved all over the world, UNIQLO’s essential pieces transcend cultural boundaries. At UNIQLO, we combine tradition with modern innovations when creating our clothing to ensure that our essential pieces meet contemporary needs.

JEANS

Evolving from its utilitarian workwear origins, denim has embedded itself into the cultural landscape, including the fields of music, art, and film. An important element of the LifeWear collection, UNIQLO established its JEANS INNOVATION CENTER in Los Angeles in 2016, where UNIQLO creates the best jeans for everyone, everywhere. The LA-inspired pieces on show look exceptional and are very comfortable to wear. 

UNIQLO U 

UNIQLO U represents the future of LifeWear, designed in our visionary Paris R&D Center by a small and focused team, led by artistic director Christophe Lemaire. The center draws on the proud fashion traditions of Paris, while incorporating new fabrics and cutting edge technology, in a relentless drive to revolutionize clothing basics. 

COLLABORATIONS

UNIQLO continues to pursue new potential for clothing by collaborating with fashion designers, top models, and other notable personalities that complement the LifeWear concept of 'simple made better.’

JW ANDERSON 

British heritage meets LifeWear through the newest collaboration with designer JW Anderson. 

The new collection includes men's and women's items for the Fall/Winter 2017 season. The range will bring together the British heritage of JW Anderson and the everyday comfort and perfection that UNIQLO pursues in terms of fit, fabric, and functionality through its LifeWear concept. 

INES DE LA FRESSANGE 

Debuting the long-anticipated men’s line and showcasing urban essentials with Parisian flair. 

UNIQLO releases the eighth edition of its collaboration with French fashion icon Inès de la Fressange, with the latest installment to include menswear. The men’s pieces feature design elements like classic stand-up collars, tweed jackets, and cashmere knits. The women’s line on the other hand is a celebration of the enduring elegance of a monochrome palette. New to the range are sports knits in vintage styles and classic Nordic sweaters. Other items include military style mod coats, duffle coats, and fleece blousons. 

SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS

UNIQLO’s LifeWear encourages people to mix and match clothes to suit their individual personalities and lifestyles. Seasonal Highlights showcase items from the Fall/Winter 2017 collection that embody the thoughtfulness of UNIQLO’s design and its commitment to clothes that change the way we live.

Outdoor Travel 

More than just providing everyday essentials, UNIQLO takes functional clothing to another level with LifeWear pieces such as Ultra-Light Down, flannel, and denim, which are made for activities such as trekking, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. Highlights for Fall/Winter 2017 include a striking plaid pattern as well as vivid colors for outerwear and jackets. 

Leisure Travel 

Catering to a wide selection of travelers, UNIQLO offers LifeWear pieces that can be used for traveling. These items include the compact Ultra-Light Down and wool outerwear that come in a stylish monochromatic pallet of black, whites, dark olives, and beiges, designed with slim and sharp silhouettes for a polished look. 

City Sports 

A multi-functional collection, UNIQLO SPORT items can be mixed and matched with everyday essentials for a chic look. Featured items for Fall/Winter 2017 include reversible parkas and pocketable parkas.

Sports Casual 

The UNIQLO SPORT collection is designed not only for use in sport settings, but also for daily activities. The collection is highlighted by chic and vivid colors for Fall/Winter 2017 that lets you stay fit and athletic without compromising style. 

#LifeWear

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

WATTPAD Season Ender Presents: Just the Strings

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After a brief hiatus, former PBB sweethearts Cora Waddell and Luis Hontiveros will team up, once again, for the season ender of WATTPAD PRESENTS entitled, Just The Strings.

Based on the Wattpad novel by Beeyoch, this is the second book of the author’s “Just” series that has captured millions of Wattpad readers and is, in fact, the most-awaited TV adaptation this year. 

Just The Strings is the story of Imo (Cora Wadell), a quintessential “emo” girl whose life evolves around books and underground music. 

Her so-called miniscule world becomes large in all proportions when she accidentally rode on the wrong car, thinking it was her UBER ride, which is being driven by the school heartthrob and basketball star, Saint (Luis Hontiveros). This chance meet-up leads to a blossoming romance despite Imo’s eternal infatuation with her childhood best friend Parker, who is played by Starstruck finalist, James Teng. Imo is also ruptured by the fact that both Saint and Parker are linked with other girls but in some such way, also baited by Imo’s kindness and whimsical character. 

KILIG PA MORE? 

Whose string will Imo be attached with? Who is “the one”? Her long-time best friend Parker or Saint, who gave her worth and romance? Or will there be . . . just the strings? This episode will surely bring a lot of kilig for everyone, both young and old.

Also starring Chris Leonardo, Jefferlyn Serrano, Ruth Lopez-Dee and Sophia Reyes. Written by Mark Ghosn and Fyodor Macanda, under Firestarters Productions, INC. and directed by award-winning director Isabel Quesada. Catch WATTPAD Presents Just The Strings #JTSonTV5 on Saturday, 9PM on TV5.