UNIQLO x Theory" 2022 Spring/Summer Collection Launches in March

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A minimalist wardrobe for everyday comfort

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the latest collection in the "UNIQLO x Theory" collaboration with New York-based fashion brand Theory. The 2022 Spring/Summer collaboration features modern tailoring in relaxed silhouettes with an emphasis on versatility and ease. This is stylish LifeWear for everyday comfort. The WOMENS line will be released on March 25, followed by the MENS line a month later at the end of April online and in selected stores across Philippines.

Popular Ultra Light series available in the WOMENS lineup for the first time

The Ultra Light series, featuring quick-drying, stretchy, and lightweight fabrics, which is a representative product of UNIQLO, was met with an enthusiastic reception in last year’s MEN’S Spring/Summer collection. This year, Ultra Light jackets and pants are available for the WOMEN’S line as well. Both MEN’S and WOMEN’S items embody Theory’s signature urban sophistication reimagined to accentuate comfort. The effortless styles evoke the essence of the season.

 A minimalist wardrobe focused on comfort

The WOMENS line features a dress in an ultra-stretch fabric with an elegant drape that billows from below the chest, and a nylon parka in a relaxed silhouette to wear lightly over the shoulders. The MENS line includes tops that pair well with a jacket, such as polo shirts in raglan sleeve for ease of movement, and classy cotton T-shirts in a shallow V-neck style. This broad lineup of styles combines the functionality of UNIQLO with the minimalist design of Theory.

About Theory

Founded in 1997, Theory revolutionized the market with the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing have the power to change the way we feel, improve the way we work, and inspire the way we live. Headquartered in New York City and a leader Fast Retailing’s Group brand portfolio, the men’s and women’s fashion and accessories label is known for urban essentials in sophisticated silhouettes that suit a dynamic lifestyle.

2022 Spring/Summer Collection Overview

Launch date:        WOMENS 6 items                           Friday, March 25, 2022
MENS                                                                                  7 items                     Friday, April 22, 2022

Availability:         Full lineup in selected stores nationwide and the uniqlo.com online store

                            *       Launch date may differ by products. Details to be announced on the special website.

Special website: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/contents/collaboration/theory/22ss/

 

Stylings

Nylon Parka AIRism Cotton Mock Neck T-shirt Ultra Light Tucked Easy Pants

Ultra Stretch Sleeveless Flared Dress

Ultra Light Shirt Jacket Ultra Light Relaxed Shorts

Open Collar Shirt Ultra Light Relaxed Shorts

 

WOMENS 6 Items	Price	MENS 7 Items	Price
Ultra Light Jacket	Php 2,990	Ultra Light Jacket	Php 3,990
Ultra Light Tucked Easy Pants	Php 1,990	Ultra Light Shirt Jacket	Php 2,990
Ultra Light Tucked Easy Shorts	Php 1,490	Ultra Light Relaxed Pants	Php 1,990
Nylon Parka	Php 2,490	Ultra Light Relaxed Shorts	Php 1,490
AIRism Cotton Mock Neck T-shirt	Php 790	Open Collar Shirt	Php 1,490
Ultra Stretch Sleeveless Flare Dress	Php 1,990	Smooth Cotton Polo	Php 1,490
		Relax Fitted V Neck T-shirt	Php 990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give in to your cravings and recreate these late-night snacks at home - Fill yourself up with #TimplangAtin snacks made with Mekeni

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We all know that feeling of intense hunger pangs in the middle of the night, and going to bed while your stomach is growling can be such a nightmare, right?

We have all been there. Late-night food cravings are so real that we are often faced with a problem if it is worth getting up and fixing ourselves some snacks. Whether you are binge-watching a series, finishing some tasks, or just simply hitting the sack, we have a few ideas for you that would satisfy those cravings with less guilt!

Turn your hunger into joy with these #TimplangAtin snacks using Mekeni GoLite Chicken Longanisa!

Guiltless Bread Pizza

Upgrade your leftover loaves of bread into an instant, tasty, and guiltless variation of pizza. All you need is to have a few ingredients and your guiltlessly tasty snack is ready. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

● 6 large wheat bread or multi grain bread (preferred)

● Extra virgin olive oil

Toppings For Bread Pizza

● Pizza sauce

● 1 medium onion, cubed

● 1 medium bell pepper, cubed

● 1 medium tomato, cubed (optional)

● 5 pieces Mekeni GoLite Chicken Longanisa, steamed and cubed

● 1 to 1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese or quick melt cheese

● pepper and chili flakes to taste

Procedure

1. Start by lightly toasting the bread on your pan. Use oil as needed. 

2. Arrange your pizza bread by spreading some pizza sauce on the lightly toasted side of the bread while still on the pan. Top it with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, other optional vegetables like basil and olives, and the gluten-free Mekeni GoLite Chicken Longanisa pieces. Remember to keep the flame to its lowest to not burn your bread pizza.

3. Add some crushed black pepper depending on your taste. 

4. Top your bread pizza with grated mozzarella cheese or any quick-melt cheese that you have. Place a lid on the bread pizza and cook until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted.

5. Remove the piece with a spatula and place it on a serving plate. Sprinkle some red chili flakes or oregano if you want.

6. Serve while it is hot.

Chicken Longanisa Tteokbokki

If you are still hungover from the last Korean chick flick or KDrama that you recently binged watch on, cook up this easy and guiltless tteokbokki!

Ingredients:

● 1 pack Mekeni GoLite Chicken Longanisa 250g, cut diagonally into coins

● 3 tbsp oil

● 1/4 cup garlic, minced (about 12 cloves)

● 1 large white onion, sliced into strips

● 4 cups water

● 1 tsp soy sauce

● 2 tsp sugar

● 1 1/2 tsp dashi powder or seasoning granules

● 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

● 3 cups Korean rice cakes (about 42 pcs)

● sliced spring onions or leeks and sesame seeds for garnish

Procedure:

1. Put oil in the pan and fry the Mekeni GOLite Chicken Longanisa pieces until lightly brown. After this, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2. In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.

3. Add water, sugar, soy sauce, seasoning granules, and gochujang. Let it boil.

4. Gently add the rice cakes and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice cakes are soft.

5. Put the Mekeni GOLite Chicken Longanisa back in the pan and slowly simmer for about a minute until heated through.

6. Top with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve while hot.

There is no holding you back from getting creative in your kitchen and making these tasty and filling late-night snack ideas! With your favorite Mekeni #TimplangAting staples on the side, you are sure to curb your late-night cravings in a snap.

Get your Mekeni products in leading supermarkets, wet markets, online stores, and Mekeni’s Home2Home delivery. For more information about Mekeni, just log on to www.facebook.com/mekeniph/.

Celebrities, families say yes to the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge

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After trending on Twitter for several days, Mang Inasal has an awesome surprise for food lovers everywhere as it launched another craze, and this time it's an experience that dares netizens and their families to take on the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge.

Even celebrities like Dimples Romana and Kim Atienza have jumped on the trend! They were not able to resist the tender and juicy goodness of Mang Inasal’s Pork BBQ that is paired with flavorful java rice and made even better with its newest addition, the peanut sauce.

Interested to take on the #MangInasalPorkBBQChallenge too? All you have to do is to dine-in at your favorite Mang Inasal stores, take a photo while enjoying the NEW Pork BBQ with Peanut Sauce and Java Rice, and share it on social media for a chance to be one of the three winners of Php 1,000 worth of Mang Inasal gift certificates.

For more details, visit Mang Inasal's social media pages.

MDRT Family of Brands Expand Definition of Success in the Profession with New Awards and Rankings

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The MDRT Family of Brands, which includes MDRT for high-performing financial services professionals, the MDRT Academy for aspiring MDRT members, and MDRT Global Services for leaders in financial services, has added to the portfolio of honors available for exceptional members and their companies. With these new initiatives, the MDRT Family of Brands recognizes and elevates the exceptional performance of companies and financial services professionals.

As it stands, Philippine companies that reached MDRT’s Top 100 Global Companies in 2021 are Pru Life Insurance Corp. of UK at 42nd, Sun Life of Canada-Philippines Inc. at 53rd, Manulife-Philippines at 79th, and Philippine American Life & General Insurance at 89th. By redefining success for finance professionals, new entries will be able to enter the fold of established and recognized insurance companies alongside the 1,907 MDRT Philippine members as of 2021. With the expanded MDRT awards and rankings, Philippine insurance companies can legitimize their services in the eyes of the public.

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, only 48% of adults had savings in 2020 but 68% of them kept their savings at home while 32% had a savings account with a bank. Moreover, only 18% had insurance. In MDRT’s commitment to delivering value to the insurance profession, financial instruments can be perceived as essential buffers to job loss, inflation, and other unforeseen vulnerabilities, especially when proactive measures are necessary to secure Filipino families from socio economic crisis during the pandemic.  

 MDRT Expanded Company Rankings

Using a more holistic approach to measuring achievement, MDRT will add categories to its Company Rankings beginning in 2022. These new categories will recognize companies that achieve excellence in the areas of MDRT membership growth, retention, and longevity—areas which demonstrate a commitment to investing in their advisors’ personal and professional development. The eight new rankings include:

·       Top 25 Companies – Total Membership Growth

·       Top 25 Companies – Percentage of Membership Growth

·       Top 25 Companies – Total Members who Rejoined

·       Top 25 Companies – Percentage of Members who Rejoined

·       Top 25 Companies – Total Number of 5-9 Year Members

·       Top 25 Companies – Percentage of 5-9 Year Members

·       Top 25 Companies – Total Number of Qualifying and Life Members

·       Top 25 Companies – Percentage of Qualifying and Life Members

“MDRT membership growth, retention, and longevity are critical to companies that want to generate success within their ranks and demonstrate a commitment to excellence,” said Randy Scritchfield, CFP, LUTCF, MDRT President. “These new categories provide an opportunity to celebrate the financial service professionals who achieve and maintain career-long success with their MDRT membership and acknowledge the important role their companies play in supporting that success.”

The 2022 Company Rankings will be announced in early July.

MDRT Global Services Culture of Excellence Award

With the MDRT Global Services pilot program underway as the newest addition to the MDRT Family of Brands, members are actively honing their leadership skills and establishing an MDRT culture of excellence within their agencies. The Culture of Excellence Awards provide a framework for measuring success within MDRT Global Services, evaluating applicants according to an agency scorecard, which was developed following extensive research into key benchmarks for agency success.

The benchmarks identify six key aspects, including promotion, retention, recruitment, persistency, Whole Person, and membership in MDRT’s Family of Brands—aspects which set the requirements for award qualification. To qualify for the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond awards, agency leaders must meet three, four, or five of the following criteria, respectively:

·       Production: 25% increase in production year-over-year

·       Retention: 75% annual retention

·       Recruitment: 20% annual agency recruitment rate

·       Persistency: 13-month persistency rate of 90%

·       Whole Person: Agency community involvement, MDRT Global Services Learning Engagement score (measured by attendance at webcasts, Annual Meeting/Global Conference, and completement of assigned modules in Harvard ManageMentor)

·       Membership in MDRT Family of Brands: 100% of agents must be members of MDRT or the MDRT Academy.

“These awards establish a new standard of excellence for global financial services leaders,” said Ian Green, Dip PFS, MDRT Immediate Past President. “Successful leadership is so much more than just great numbers, which is why these rigorous awards also focus on MDRT’s Whole Person concept and commitment to growth as evident by engagement within the MDRT Family of Brands.”

MDRT Global Services Culture of Excellence Awards applications will be accepted between January and March of 2023, with winners announced in May 2023 and honored at a special awards ceremony at the MDRT Annual Meeting and MDRT Global Conference. Click here for more information about the Culture of Excellence Awards.

 

About MDRT

MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 markets. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business. For more information, please visit https://www.mdrt.org/ and follow them on Twitter @MDRtweet.

About MDRT Global Services

As the newest offering under the global MDRT Family of Brands, MDRT Global Services was created exclusively for the financial services field and home office leaders. As a separate, individual membership association with innovative program offerings, MDRT Global Services provides its members with exceptional value and leadership growth opportunities. MDRT Global Services membership allows increased engagement within the MDRT community while allowing leaders to develop a culture of excellence within their respective organizations. To learn more visit mdrtgs.org.

About MDRT Academy

The MDRT Academy is an association for financial professionals striving to reach MDRT-level production. Those who join receive exclusive access to MDRT-member insights, gold-standard content and performance-driving features tailored to their specific needs—and it’s all available through an intuitive website and mobile app. The MDRT Academy also offers goal setting and performance-tracking tools, monthly webcasts featuring MDRT members, Performance Guides, as well as hundreds of MDRT-approved articles, videos and podcast episodes.  Learn more at mdrtacademy.org.

Contact Information

Giang Ngo MDRT +1 847-993-4955 gngo@mdrt.org @MDRTweet

Sara Pardys G&S Business Communications +1 312-872-3956 spardys@gscommunications.com @gs_comms