Global Experts Tackle Benefits of Blockchain on PH Business on May 28-30

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Blockchain is a new form of technology, although one that has the potential to change the way people do business. Being a relatively new concept, blockchain remains an arcane concept to many local businessmen and company executives, particularly those that are not too tech-savvy.

As such, many questions are floated around business circles. How can blockchain help improve the way we do business? Will the blockchain technology prove to be a boon for Philippine commerce? Is our country ready for it?

These and many other questions are what the coming Blockchain Applications and Economics Forum 2018 aims to answer. With the theme "Transforming Businesses and Industries with Blockchain Technology," the three-day forum, which will run from May 28 to 30, aims to increase the general understanding of the blockchain technology and bring together business leaders and thinkers that are not yet on the blockchain but are evaluating its impact on their business.

The forum also aims to help entrepreneurs and corporate decision-makers find the right blockchain solution for their businesses, particularly in the light of the fact that aside from Fintech, blockchain solutions can be implemented into gaming, supply chains, logistics, digital identity, and much more.

BLOCKCHAIN BOOTCAMPS

Blockchain Applications and Economics Forum 2018 will have blockchain and fintech experts from Europe, Asia, and North America who will act as speakers, panelists, trainers, and moderators during the three-day forum.

The first day of the forum, which will be on May 28, will be devoted to two pre-conference bootcamps. One is a whole-day workshop on "Ethereum and Smart Contract Development" which is designed especially for software developers, tech experts and blockchain enthusiasts who wish to get into coding in the blockchain platform Ethereum.

The trainers for this workshop are Harpreet Singh Maan and Adly Abdullah, CEO and CTO, respectively, and co-founders of Blocklime Technologies, one of the foremost blockchain consultancy and development service companies in the world.

While the second bootcamp will be devoted solely for members of the press, dubbed the “Media Blockchain Workshop.” The workshop aims to help media understand and have a better appreciation of what Blockchain is all about, its challenges, risks and opportunities.

This workshop is open to all interested journalists and will run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The trainer for this workshop is Amor Maclang, globally awarded brand architect; risk, crisis, and reputation strategist; marketing and communications innovator; and co-founder of GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Inc.

BLOCKCHAIN AND ITS GLOBAL IMPACT

The formal opening of the the conference will be on May 29th, and will start out with the official launch of the Blockchain Association of the Philippines (BAP), the very first official blockchain-related association in the country. The keynote address for the launch will be delivered by BAP and Unionbank chairman Justo A. Ortiz.

Panel discussions will be held throughout the day as well. Topics to be discussed include Global Developments and Perspectives in Blockchain, with panelists from Singapore, Malaysia, Russia and Ireland; Managing Legitimacy in Blockchain--Regulations, Risks, and Communications, moderated by Amor Maclang; Can Blockchain Replace IPOS?, moderated by Daphne Ng, Secretary General of Access Singapore and committee member of Singapore Fintech Association; Blockchain and its Impact on Financial Transactions and Services, moderated by Arvie de Vera, first vice president and head of the Fintech Business Group at Unionbank; and The Future of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and Digital Currency Exchanges, moderated by Shawn Tham, founder and CEO of Blockrypto.

The last day of the forum, May 30, will focus on exploring the role of blockchain in disrupting, enhancing, and creating new business opportunities in established business verticals and will involve major technology giants including IBM, SAP and Microsoft.

The panel discussions on the last day will help give business leaders the opportunity to learn more about how blockchain can be used to leapfrog the technology curve and gain a competitive advantage.

A special discussion on blockchain for the social good will be led by Daniel de Gruijter, of Incitement, as well as Paolo Magnata, from the UNDP; as well as a look at how Blockchain can be applied to the Entertainment, Logistics, Energy, Commerce, Healthcare and even Government sectors.

The three-day forum will be capped by a panel discussion on What is Next? Taking the Leap into Blockchain, which will focus on what corporations need to do with newly acquired information on blockchain and what they can do to move ahead.

Stephen Bishop to perform May 22 at Resorts World Manila

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop is resuming his round of successful concert tours in the US and the international scene, including the Philippines. Bishop who popularized such unforgettable songs as “Separate Lives, It Might Be You, Something New In My Life, On and On and Save It for a Rainy Day” will return to entertain Filipino audiences on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in “Love Rocks”. 

This is a one-night concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila.

It promises to be a night of fun and sweet memories, “I am very excited about going back to Manila where I have so many friends” says Bishop. He will sing the blues, pop, rock and light rock in his inimitable way that has charmed his millions of fans of all ages.

Joining him are Grammy-nominee Bobby Wilson, who sang “Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher, Get the Sweetest Feeling, Lonely Teardrops” and J Michaels who recorded “Wildflower, Smoke from a Distant Fire, and I Just Can’t Help Believing”.

OPM artists also performing in the concert include “Prince of Jazz” Richard Merk, Milet Abrenica and Janis Cagara.

“Love Rocks” is an MGM Global Entertainment Productions offering to be directed by Maestro Danny Favis. Tickets are available through www.ticketnet.com.ph and www.ticketworld.com.ph

Get lucky and win P1 Million with 7-Eleven's newest promo!

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7-Eleven is giving away one million pesos to three lucky customers with the “Just Get Lucky” promo.

Enter the raffle simply by purchasing your favorite 7-Eleven products. For every P100 purchase,

customers can earn one E-Raffle for CliQQ users and one raffle entry for non-CliQQ members.

You can earn also double e-raffle entries when you use CliQQ pay. The promo runs until May 22, 2018.

For more information, go tohttps://www.facebook.com/711philippines/.

What could you get with one million pesos? Here’s a quick list just for you!

New kiddie meal toy set lets kids race with Jollibee and Friends

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This May, kids can have plenty of fun and an exhilarating playtime with their friends as they imagine being racers. Kids can speed around with Jollibee and Friends riding their Jolly Racers which come with every Jollibee Kiddie Meal.

The Jolly Racers feature Jollibee, Hetty, Popo, Twirlie, and Yum behind the wheel of their colorful race cars.

After designing their Jolly Racers with stickers, the kids can launch them into imaginary race tracks. They can also collect the entire fleet of race cars, connect them together, and launch all of them at once by pressing just one button.

Build your kid’s fleet of Jolly Racers with every purchase of a Jolly Kiddie Meal: Yum Burger Meal at P94, Jolly Spaghetti Meal at P99 or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal at P125, each with its own Jolly Joy Box.

Hurry, complete the entire Jolly Racers toy set, available until May 31. Head over to your nearest Jollibee branch and be sure to collect and connect all five race cars for exciting adventures!

Mother’s Day Treat from Shopwise

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Recently, a fun-filled cooking and wine-tasting- educational advance Mother’s Day treat to customers, and mommy bloggers hosted by Shopwise held at Alabang Branch, Festival Mall.

Last May 12, 2018 was an afternoon of fun-filled as Shopwise showcased activities much to the mother’s delight, like Cooking Lessons, Wine 101 and Wine Show.

Cooking Lesson 

The first activity was the cooking lesson by Chef Jee Mingoa, a seasoned Chef of Alchemy Bar and Bistro. He is expert in French Western and Mediterranean cuisine. He shared to us dishes using wines -  Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato and Creamy Beef Paprikash.

Creamy Beef Paprikash

Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato

Procedure:

• Season the fish fillet with salt and pepper.
• Dredge fish on both sides and shake off excess.
• Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
• Place the fish in the pan and cook until lightly browned on both sides.
• Plate the fish on hot dinner plate.
• Place the pan over moderate heat.
• Add butter.
• Add onions, garlic and capers. Saute until soft.
• Add wine and reduce.
• Add the cherry on top of the fish and serve with lemon wedge.

Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Caper Tomato

Wine Show

Joseph Apostol, Philippines Wine Flairing president spiced up the gathering with his wine flairing talent tossing around as much as 4 bottles to some tunes and fast beats.

Joseph presents some wine recipes including ‘Blossoming Mom‘ with ‘The Family Trentham‘ wine and Mamita el Mojito using Cranswick Lakefield, Citrus Sunshine and more. 

Blossoming Mom with The Family Trentham

 Wine Lesson 101 

The Wine Lesson 101 with Mr. Mattia Mauri, hailing from Italy and a wine expert that started  learning about wine right after school in Europe this year to further develop his skills and knowledge. His specialty are Italian and Australian win and he represents a certain number of Australian wines being sold at Shopwise among which the top selling Beach Hut, Chain of Fire and Lakefield brands.

Wine 101 presentation by Mattia Mauri featuring wines from Australia – specifically the Beach Hut, Chain of Fire, and Lakefield brands.

It was an awesome cooking and wine tasting afternoon from Shopwise, thanks and Happy Mother's Day to all!