8990 hits Php11.5 billion in 2018, sets 2019 revenue guidance of Php13 billion

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8990 Holdings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol “HOUSE” and one of the fastest growing real estate developers in the Philippines, rounded up 2018 hitting its full-year revenue target of Php 11.5 billion. It is eyeing Php 13 billion for 2019. The company is also guiding a net income of Php 5.2 billion.

“We had a strong fourth quarter given the increased interest in our housing projects throughout the country. This means we will have another banner year as our unaudited revenues hit our target of Php 11.5 billion in 2018. This is already double of what we did a mere six years ago,” said 8990 Holdings president and chief executive officer Willie J. Uy.

In 2019, the company expects to grow revenues to Php 13 billion with more than half coming from its projects in Luzon—particularly from its largest project to date, Urban Deca Homes Manila in Tondo.

Situated in an 8.4-hectare property, Urban Deca Homes Manila is a 13-tower residential complex offering over 13,000 units with an estimated sales value of Php 20 billion. Targeting residents of Tondo and those living in the Port Area, Intramuros, Divisoria and the Camanava (Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela) area, Urban Deca Homes Manila addresses the housing needs in the most densely-populated area in Metro Manila.

According to Uy, “We have been in business for more than a decade. Our success in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao is testament to our belief that housing should be within reach of every Filipino. The market will always be receptive if you provide homes that are within secure communities and make it within reach.”

“Tondo is a good example. Urban Deca Homes Manila is the first large-scale development in the area. We provide Tondo residents and those living in nearby locations, who have been living with relatives or renting, a viable housing alternative in the area. With the completion of the 18,000-square meter Deca Mall, we will surely not only provide housing but a new kind of lifestyle for Tondo,” he added.

Deca Mall recently partnered with the SM Group, making SM Hypermarket as its anchor tenant. SM Hypermarket will occupy 3,073 square meters of the mall, offering a wide array of food and non-food products.

*The 2018 year-end results indicated herein are unaudited and no guarantees are given (nor should any be relied upon) that these results will not be subject to change or adjustments upon audit. These reported results are not meant as any form of guidance or recommendation to the public.

Gumtect for More Foodie Moments

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Filipinos love to eat, and even if holiday parties and celebrations have subsided, gatherings and get-togethers continue. Just think of the upcoming Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, fiestas, and graduation parties! 

While we’re still up for exciting food trips, it is important to take care of our oral healthand be ready for non-stop eating and drinking we all enjoy doing.

Doug and Chesca Kramer give the same encouragement to foodies like them who also love bonding moments over food.

As oral healthcare advocates for Gumtect, Doug and Chesca Kramer share how important it is that they take care of their teKeth and gums, so they don’t miss out on any foodie moments when they get togetherwith their friends and family. 

“Despite our busy schedules, we enjoy the gatherings and reunions to relax and catch up over food,” shares Doug. “I have a really sweet tooth, and I enjoy having conversations over dessert, but for me to be able to just enjoy the food, I also ensure to take care of my gums and teeth so there’s no hassle of gum problems.” 

Doug advocates oral care with the use of Gumtect Gum Care toothpaste, which works to promote healthy gums, protects against harmful mouth bacteria, and moisturizes and strengthens the gums.

As for Chesca, her already hectic schedule as a mom can only get busier with activities with her kids on the horizon. She shares that with her sensitive teeth, she needs to take care of her gums so pangingilodoesn’t get in the way of her indulging in her favorite dishes with her loved ones.

According to a study in 2011 by the National Monitoring and Evaluation Dental Survey, 48% of Filipinos suffer from some form of gum disease. Receding gums are often accompanied with tooth sensitivity. 

Commonly caused by wearing of the thin outer covering of the tooth (enamel), over-brushing, acidic food, and gum receding, pangingilo or dental hypersensitivity begins when the inner part of the tooth is uncovered. This results to an oh-so-familiar brief yet sharp sensation of tooth sensitivity.

“I want to maximize my bonding moments with my family, especially enjoying food together like ice cream and buko salad. I want to be able to indulge in my favorite dishes without having to think about pangingilo,” Chesca says.

For Chesca, she recommends using Gumtect Sensitive toothpaste and Gumtect Sensitive mouthwash as they are specially formulated with Dynamic Desensitizing System to be able to help relieve tooth sensitivity.

Dr. JV Jaurigue, External Vice President of the Philippine Society of Periodontology, shares about the connection of gum health with overall health and stresses the importance of proper oral care. "Oral care is essential to our health. Rather than dealing with complications and difficulties of gum diseases, it is better to prevent them from happening,” he said.

Gumtect Gum Care is the only gum care toothpaste with GUMSHIELD+ which contains Allantoin, which improves the condition of the gums, Vitamin E, which moisturizes gums, and Triclean, which reduces the formation of plaque and shields against harmful mouth bacteria; while Gumtect Sensitive has a Dynamic Desensitizing System that helps relieve sensitive teeth. Both Gumtect Sensitive and Gumtect Gum Carealso have Active Anti-Cavity Protection that ensures fresh breath and strong teeth enamel.

With Filipinos’ love for gastronomic adventures especially those shared with family and friends, our oral health should always be in top shape so we won’t miss out on any foodie moment!

To know more about gum health care tips, visit www.facebook.com/Gumtect.

Save as much as P13,995 on Brother Labellers with P-Touch Bundle Deals!

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Free TZe tapes and other goodies when you avail of this limited time offering

Brother Philippines kicks off the New Year with lots of opportunities for offices and businesses to save.

Starting off with executives, professionals and business owners who are looking to professionalize and make their industrial tube labelling more efficient, to offices and industries needing a reliable wire or cable ID solution, Brother has got its P-Touch bundle deals that will allow them save as much as P13,995.

Under the promo, select models of Brother’s high quality and efficient P-Touch labeller machines bought at suggested retail price are bundled with additional TZe Tapes and other accessories allowing buyers to save a minimum of P895 and as much as P13,995!

The P-Touch Bundle Deals will run until March 30, 2019 in Metro Manila and Greater Manila Areas only.

A leading Japanese brand, Brother offers a wide range of labellers from Industrial Compact Labelling System, Industrial Compact Labelling Machine, Handheld Electrician & Datacomm Label Printer, Wireless Label Printer, Industrial Tube & Label Printer, to Industrial Tube & Label Printer with WiFi Connectivity.

So what are you waiting for? Log on tohttps://labelsolutions.brother.com.ph/ to for more information on Brother P-Touch product models. Interested customers may also e-mail labelsolutions@brother.com.ph, or call 581-9881 to avail of the promo.

Esperanza is Amaia’s newest building to rise in Alabang

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Following the success of Amaia Land Corp.’s first four buildings in Alabang, Muntinlupa—Aria, Blanca, Clara, and Delicia—the top-of-mind and affordableproperty developer is all set for the launch of Amaia Steps Alabang Esperanza, its newest and fifth building in the cosmopolitan town.

Esperanza will offer prospective homeowners a total of 256 spacious and well-designed Studio (24.37 sqm), Deluxe (32.50 sqm), and Premier (42 sqm) units. Its special amenities will include a well-equipped kiddie playground and a linear garden where residents can spend leisuremoments with their families.

Amaia Land has, to date, sold a total of 781 units and turned over 371 of these from its previous buildings in Alabang.

Located on Alabang-Zapote Road, Esperanza is the most recent addition to Amaia’s affordable and sustainable condominiums south of the metro. Esperanza is envisioned to provide bigger breathing and living spaces and a more serene lifestyle far removed from bustling city life.

Future residents of Esperanza will find convenience and comfort in perfect harmony as it is strategically located near business parks, schools like San Beda College Alabang, shopping malls, service centers, and other key establishments. Amaia Land brings the dream of owning an affordable superior-quality home closer to hardworking Filipinos through easy payment options: cash, deferred cash, and bank financing.

Amaia continues to serve its Filipino residents and homeowners with affordable and sustainable development that aims to elevate living experience and create a positive impact on the environment. 

For inquiries about Esperanza and other Amaia developments, check out www.amaialand.com or follow www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Aria and Blanca Actual Photo: Top-of-mind property Amaia Land is set to launch its newest and fifth building in Alabang, Muntinlupa which will be called Esperanza.

Korean government and UNICEF launch First 1000 Days Program for vulnerable communities

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Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UN children’s agency UNICEF, in partnership with the Department of Health and National Nutrition Council, launch an integrated nutrition and health program targeting the first 1,000 days of life to benefit vulnerable children and women in Samar, Northern Samar, and Zamboanga del Norte.

Integrated Nutrition and Health Actions in the First 1,000 Days of Life Program to benefit 40,000 children under-5 and 57,000 pregnant/lactating women in Samar, Northern Samar and Zamboanga del Norte

(L-R) Dr. Gerardo V. Bayugo, DOH Undersecretary of Health; Senator Risa Hontiveros; Ms. Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Philippines Representative; Ms. Paik Senghwa, Deputy Director KOICA Philippines

“The Korean Government fully supports the Philippine government in its goal of addressing malnutrition and achieving universal healthcare. By giving assistance to this project, the most vulnerable – mothers and children ages 0-5 years old – will be ensured access to vital health and nutrition services which will help them develop fully later in life,” says Ambassador HAN Dong-Man, Korean envoy to the Philippines.

The support from KOICA amounts to US$6 million and targets 19 local government units in three provinces, namely Samar and Northern Samar in Region VIII and Zamboanga Del Norte in Region IX. Expected reach through the initiative will be 12,000 infants 0-5 months old, 36,000 6-23 months old – including children from poor families and children from geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas – and 57,000 pregnant and lactating women. It also aims to improve the LGU’s policy, governance frameworks and service delivery systems and enhance the capacity of 1,370 nutrition and health personnel.

 

“We thank the Korean government for supporting the Filipino child’s right to survive and thrive. Supporting interventions at the local level is important to reach every vulnerable mother and child especially those who do not have access to essential services,” UNICEF Philippines Representative Lotta Sylwander says.

Technical support at the national level is expected to reach an estimated 14 million children under five years of age including acutely malnourished children, premature newborns, an estimated 3.5 million pregnant women, and 3 million lactating women in 17 regions across the country.

The project aims to: a) establish a more responsive enabling policy environment at the national and local level that supports the comprehensive approach to maternal, infant and child nutrition and health in the critical first 1,000 days window; b) strengthen systems for the delivery of quality and comprehensive nutrition and health services for the first 1,000 days provided to women, newborns and children; and c) improve knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women, mothers and caregivers in the 19 project areas on maternal and child nutrition and health.

Under-nutrition in the Philippines remains a serious problem. The damage to health, physical growth and brain development of children affected by chronic under-nutrition—stunting in the first two years—is often irreversible, impairing children for life and leaving them with lower chances of finishing school and becoming highly-productive adults. Stunting, iron and iodine deficiencies impact learning abilities and intelligence of children. Studies show that populations affected by iodine deficiency have 10 - 15 IQ points less than those not affected.

A joint research by UNICEF Philippines and the National Nutrition Council (NNC) revealed that every $1 (P53) invested in interventions to combat child malnutrition and accompanying problems can save around $12 (P639) in foregone earnings or health expenditures – equivalent to a 12:1 benefit-cost ratio.

The Kalusugan and Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act, more commonly known as First 1000 Days Law, was approved by the end of 2018 and heralds the beginning of more concerted efforts by the national and local government, donors, and civil society.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. PAIK Seunghwa, Assistant Country Director, KOICA, Mobile: +63917-800-3058, philippines@koica.go.kr

Ms. Michelle Apostol, MD, Health Specialist, KOICA, Mobile: +63905-462-2356, philippines@koica.go.kr

Ms. Zafrin Chowdhury, Chief of Communication, UNICEF Philippines, Mobile: +63 917 867 8366, zchowdhury@unicef.org

Ms. Marge Francia, Communication Officer, UNICEF Philippines, Mobile: +63 917 858 9447, mfrancia@unicef.org