Vista Residences’ Plumeria Heights: where smart investors flourish

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As the country’s economic recovery stays on track, property investors are all keyed up about the surge in condominium developments, particularly centrally located projects in Metro Manila.

Plumeria Heights is a property investor’s haven.

And standing out in the horizon, literally and figuratively, is Plumeria Heights, the 11th tower in Vista Residences’ coveted University series. Located on 2128 Taft Avenue, the 40-storey stunning edifice towers over this traffic-clogged artery in the bustling district of Malate, where business and commerce thrive during the day and Manila’s nocturnal establishments come alive at night.

Due to its poximity to universities, government offices, corporate centers and retail hubs, Plumeria Heights is set to address the unprecedented demand for condo homes among students, educators, young professionals, and budding entrepreneurs. The highrise is a stroll away from the Quirino Avenue LRT station and is a short drive or commute to universities such as De La Salle, College of Saint Benilde, Arellano University, Saint Scholastica's College, Philippine Women's University, Philippine Christian University, University of the Philippines-Manila, and Saint Paul University. This means parents need not worry about the safety and well-being of their children even in inclement weather and in diverse traffic situations.

Plumeria Heights is set to address the unprecedented demand for condo homes among students, educators, young professionals, and budding entrepreneurs.

With commercial establishments and key lifestyle destinations within reach, Plumeria Heights’ professionals and entrepreneurs also have time and convenience as their allies.

Meantime, at the homefront, Plumeria Heights’ 40-story tower provides residents with a vast panorama—from dawn to dusk—of city lights flickering on and off, an immense skyscape in the distance, and a bird's eye view of the colorful city. A round-the-clock guarded lobby and reception area, a 24-hour CCTV system, and fire and smoke alarms ensure the safety and security of its residents.

Recreational amenities enhance the lifestyles of the condo’s homeowners.

Recreational amenities enhance the lifestyles of the condo’s homeowners. They may take refreshing dips in the swimming pool, stay toned and fit in the well-equipped gym, seek a quiet corner in the dedicated study hall, or host memorable gatherings in the function hall.

Plumeria Heights towers over Taft where business and commerce thrive during the day and Manila’s nocturnal establishments come alive at night.

Property investors are all keyed up about the surge in condominium developments, particularly centrally located projects in Metro Manila.

With commercial establishments and key lifestyle destinations within reach, Plumeria Heights’ professionals and entrepreneurs also have time and convenience as their allies.

Indeed, Plumeria Heights is a property investor’s haven. Like the fragrant plumeria or kalachuchi blooms that once grew in abundance around the area, their investments stand to flourish in the long term.

As Ms. Teresa Tumbaga, Division Head of Vista Residences, puts it, "We believe in the potential of Filipinos as clever stewards of their resources. Thus, we will strive to help them make smart choices through good opportunities. Plumeria Heights is not just a residential tower; it will be a symbol of opportunity, growth, and prosperity."

Standing out in the horizon is Plumeria Heights, the 11th tower in Vista Residences’ coveted University series.

With a commitment to quality construction and a thriving community, Plumeria Heights is where smart investors find success and residents experience the perfect blend of modern living and comfort. For more information, email info@vistaresidences.com.ph, follow @VistaResidencesOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, or call the Marketing Office at 0999 886 4262 / 0917 582 5167.

Beko launches game-changing technologies at IFA

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Beko EnergySpin Technology

Leading European appliance brand Beko has conveyed their commitment to offering sustainable products at the IFA technology conference this year as part of the company’s goal to further advocate for sustainable living.

EnergySpin Technology

During the conference, Beko Global Chief Marketing Officer Akın Garzanlı and Beko Global Chief Commercial Officer Ragıp Balcıoğlu introduced the "positive domino effect" philosophy which drives the company's product strategy and technology innovation.

Beko's EnergySpin technology reinvents traditional washing purposes by improving household habits. Rather than relying heavily on heat to dissolve detergent and eliminate stains, EnergySpin technology releases the detergent upfront.

EnergySpin harnesses the power of faster-than-usual drum speeds to elevate the pace at which the detergent dissolves. These unique drum movements eliminate the need for excessive heat generation during the wash, resulting in up to 35% less energy consumption than conventional machines while maintaining high-quality cleaning performance.

Beko's EnergySpin Technology is part of the company's broader commitment to environmental sustainability. Beko is dedicated to achieving its sustainability goals and contributing to a more eco-friendly future. In an effort to facilitate greater efficiency, Beko’s EnergySpin solution removes choice from the equation and integrates energy saving into the appliances’ most used settings with consumers. This means energy efficiency is now delivered as standard across our most popular wash cycles in addition to “Eco Program”: “Cottons,” “Synthetics,” “Quick,” “Delicates,” “Mix,” “20°C program,” and “ColdWash” program.”

Beko Global Chief Marketing Officer Akın Garzanlı and Beko Global Chief Commercial Officer Ragıp Balcıoğlu

Akın Garzanlı, Beko Global Chief Marketing Officer, said: “Beko's EnergySpin is a gamechanger technology that stands out in the industry. Beko's mission is to promote sustainable lives in every household and we aim to ensure that our products last for an extended period before requiring replacement. Through our technology, innovation, and business model, we strive to empower our customers to make meaningful and positive choices that ultimately result in a better state of mind.”

Anchored on the brand’s mission, Beko Philippines offers a variety of convenient and energy-saving laundry appliances to Filipino consumers that aims to help out Filipinos live a sustainable lifestyle.

The Good Domino Effect

DOMINO The Little One, is a free-to-play video game that helps consumers understand the impact of their choices

To bring the ethos of the positive domino effect to life, Beko has created an interactive experience set to launch at IFA 2023. Designed to inform consumers of the potential of the positive domino effect, the experience, named DOMINO: The Little One, is a free-to-play video game that helps consumers understand the impact of their choices. Set in a fantasy world devastated by climate change, players can experience the impact of positive, incremental actions necessary to survive within the game.

The game will be available on Steam, App Store, and Google Play this winter. Beko's EnergySpin will be on the market by the end of 2023.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit

https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

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ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. It is one of the top three large home appliances brands in Europe* in the white goods sector.

Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko’s brand mission is ‘healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet’. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

The brand has been in the Philippine Market for seven years and is currently available in select Abenson, AC Marketing, All Home, Anson's Asian Home, Automatic Centre, BHF, Echo Appliance, Fair N Square, Fiesta Appliance, Fonts Home, GB Prime, Great World, J Marketing, JVValeroso Marketing, K-Alwin'z, Lazada, Lucky 4 City Appliance, Magic Appliance, Manhattan, Mike's Department Store, NB Marketing, Ocampo's, Our Builders Warehouse, Plusign, POS Marketing, Pricewise, RJ Homes, Robinson's Appliances, Savers Appliances, SaveYour Home, Shopee, Solidmark, SM Appliance Center, SVC, Tiongsan, Trinity Appliance, Triple NM, United Motoliance, VPR Marketing, Western Appliance, and 1st Megasaver.

This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels.

Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

Mang Inasal celebrates nationwide Ihaw Fest this October

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Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, is treating all its customers this October with delicious freebies through the nationwide Ihaw Fest.

“As we continue our year-long celebration of our 20th anniversary, Mang Inasal is not only offering the best Ihaw-Sarap deals but also giving our customers free Extra Creamy Halo-Halo for the first two weeks and free Palabok on the second half of our Ihaw Fest,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.

From October 1 to 15, every purchase of two Chicken Inasal Value Meals (Paa or Pecho) entitles Mang Inasal customers to one free Halo-Halo small (either Extra Creamy Halo-Halo or Crema de Leche Halo-Halo). While from October 16 to 31, every order of Family Fiesta bundles – a bilao of Chicken Inasal and/or Pork BBQ with Java Rice platter and drinks good for up to six people – affords customers the chance to enjoy two free Palabok solos. All offers are available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Want Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates and https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals.

TPB wins “Best NTO” in TTG Travel Awards 2023

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recognized as the Best National Tourism Organization (NTO) during the 32nd TTG Travel Awards ceremony and gala dinner in Bangkok, Thailand last 28 September 2023.

In accepting the award, TPB’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, expressed her gratitude to all members of the institution as well as its various tourism stakeholders, partners, and organizations for their participation and support of TPB’s tourism projects and initiatives.

Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles accepts the Best National Tourism Organization (NTO) award with Mr. Pierre Quek, Publisher of TTG Asia Media and Serene Foo, Editor Content Lab, TTG Asia Media.

“We receive this award with a deep sense of gratitude and pride for our organization and our beloved country, The Philippines. Your votes have honored us and reaffirmed our commitment to excellence and your support is the cornerstone of our mission to elevate the Philippines as a world-class destination for leisure, MICE, and investment,” TPB COO Nograles declared. “Know that this award only motivates us to work even harder for our shared goals ensuring that every traveler experiences the Philippines at its very best.”

Taking the opportunity to highlight TPB’s top priorities, Nograles mentioned that the country has the finest products and services to offer to travelers from around the world and the agency’s commitment lies in both skillfully and genuinely showcasing the Philippines’ beauty through its people, culture, natural resources, and destinations.

To date, TPB has actively organized, participated in, and supported various projects nationwide and across the globe generating over Php3.9B combined sales leads and Php654.7M media value in country promotions.

Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, the COO of the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines holding the award for the Best National Tourism Organization at the 32nd TTG Travel Awards 2023.

Nograles encouraged fellow Filipinos to embrace their own cultural heritage and locally crafted products, drawing inspiration from the wonders and achievements that echo the nation's rich heritage, exceptional creativity, and unparalleled resourcefulness.

Over the past decade, the Philippines has earned several notable accolades from the esteemed award-giving body, including the Best Marketing & Relationship Effort in 2015. Last year, the country was awarded the Best Destination of the Year for the second time after being granted the same title in 2014.

At the 32nd TTG Travel Awards 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. (L-R): Mr. Michael Henssler of Centara, Mr. Puripan Bunnag of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Ms. Parichart Boonclai of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mr. Darren Ng of TTG Asia Media, H.E. Millicent Cruz Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines in Thailand, Ms. Supatra Chirathivat of Centara, COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles of Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), Mr. Vincent U of The Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Mr. Korakot Chatasingha of Thai Airways (TG), Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon of Thai Airways (TG) and Mr. Michael Chow of TTG Asia.

TPB COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles with her TPB family showing their deepest gratitude for winning the Best National Tourism Organization at the 32nd TTG Travel Awards.

The TTG Travel Awards, an established annual awards ceremony renowned for celebrating excellence in the travel industry across the Asia-Pacific region, draws the attendance of the industry’s most acclaimed personalities who pioneer proactive steps and initiatives to develop the tourism trade.

Female Leaders Give Opposing Opinions on Issues Faced by Women in Web3

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Filipino-led edutech platform Bitskwela hosted its premiere Web3 debate, Bull or Bear,

at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2023

Bitskwela CPTO Camille Puentespina with the BOBPBW Debaters

The world of Web3 has opened opportunities for everyone to participate in a more transparent internet and create wealth. However, women still face tougher challenges within the industry, including lack of representation, policies, and unfavorable settings, as tackled during the Bull or Bear event held at the Philippine Blockchain Week on September 20, 2023.

Organized by edutech platform Bitskwela, the “Bull or Bear: On-Chain Inclusivity: A Debate on Women Empowerment in Web3” featured six female representatives in the Web3 space who shared contradicting views on significant obstacles that can make it harder for women to thrive in the decentralized web.

Dr. Nataliya Ilyushina, economist and a research fellow at the Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University, believes the lack of regulations in Web3 exposes women to higher risks in the space, leaving them vulnerable to scams and workplace injustices without clear protective measures such as social welfare benefits. On the contrary, Belinda Lim, co-founder of Embolden Ventures, contended that regulations offer protection in traditional industries, highlighting the inclusivity of Web3, where women can experience less discrimination compared to mainstream sectors.

The poll after the debate round revealed that the audience is divided, with 50% agreeing that regulations provide essential protection and structure, while the other 50% appreciates the potential for reduced discrimination in the more open and decentralized nature of Web3.

Meanwhile, Ida Mok, president of Women in Blockchain Asia, argued that women-led initiatives are harder to foster in Web3 because they inherit the male-dominated nature of Web2 industries like finance and agriculture. She cited recent studies that show women only make up 7% of the blockchain workforce and that only 13% of Web3 projects had a female position at the founding table. “Web 3 doesn't exist in isolation… The social barriers still exist, that is why all these initiatives are extremely difficult to foster. The statistics are there, and the numbers don’t lie,” she said.

However, for Ivy Gutierrez of the Lady Traders of Global Miranda Miner Group, Web3 is a newfound niche for women to achieve financial independence, and on a later round, explained why the industry is already conducive to women’s involvement, “Web3 is young but a lot of women already made waves in the industry… and this drives more women to get involved and feel included.”

With a narrow margin, 56% of the audience perceives the male-dominated legacy from Web2 as a hindrance to women-led initiatives in Web3, while the remaining 44% believe Web3 presents a promising avenue for women to attain financial independence.

Entrepreneur and Web3 advocate Juliane Indiongco, also known as Modern Mulan, highlighted the importance of prioritizing women's empowerment in Web3. In contrast, Irene Umar, the CEO of We Guild Games (W3GG), the official guild partner of Yield Guild Games in Southeast Asia, stressed the broader concept of human empowerment within the realm of Web3.

Prior to the debates, keynote speakers including Liza Panowich, marketing manager of OctaFX; Hideki Okada, CEO of Tekkon; Nelson Lumbres, co-founder of ICP Philippines; and June Olivar, client services director of Blockceler8 PR, shared how their platforms are bringing more diversity to the Web3 ecosystem.

Empowering Women in the Web3 Industry

Bitskwela is actively advancing the Web3 education landscape in the Philippines by localizing educational content and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes understanding and awareness in the space.

Camille Puentespina, Chief Product and Tech Officer of Bitskwela, shared in an earlier interview, “We're really trying to drive towards getting the numbers up in terms of the women engaged in the space. Women are very much in business development, marketing, and executive jobs. We really want to push forward and try to recognize as well those in the backstage, those who are really developing and building.”

Jiro Reyes, co-founder and CEO of Bitskwela and Philippine Block Awards 2023 awardee, announced the firm’s strategic partnership with W3GG to support its platforms and community members in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.

“Our mission to help Filipinos own a piece of the internet continues with this debate. Part of our Web3 education mission is to build events and campaigns that provide a platform for women-led companies to build. Aside from education, Bitskwela also pushes for equal opportunities in the space,” JC Macalintal, CMO of Bitskwela, added.

The “Bull or Bear: On-Chain Inclusivity” event was co-presented by GCrypto, Tekkon, ICP Hub Philippines, and Blockceler8 by Uniquecorn Strategies PR, and supported by the Philippine Blockchain Week, OctaFX, CoinVault, and TikTok.

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About Bitskwela

Bitskwela is a Web3 EduTech company that helps Filipinos own a piece of the internet through educational engagements, management services, products, and events that foster Web3-educated decision-makers and communities.

For more information, visit https://www.bitskwela.com/

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About Bull or Bear

Bull or Bear is Bitskwela’s flagship educational event, positioned as THE PHILIPPINE WEB3 DEBATE Bull or Bear is known in the Web3 community and is looked forward to by the Web3 community. Bull or Bear by Bitskwela has been historically part of the biggest Web3 events in the Philippines, such as last year’s Philippine Web3 Festival and Philippine Blockchain Week.