Okada Manila Celebrates Fifth Forbes 5-Star Rating, The Retreat Spa Earns Another 5-Star Recognition

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In a remarkable display of sustained excellence, Okada Manila proudly announces its fifth consecutive Forbes 5-star rating, affirming its leadership in luxury hospitality. This year’s award further strengthens Okada Manila's position as a premier destination for unmatched guest experiences. Additionally, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila has been awarded its second consecutive 5-star rating, highlighting its focus on exceptional service and creating a tranquil oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The award-giving body, Forbes Travel Guide, is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. The Forbes 5-star rating is a highly coveted award in the hospitality industry.

Forbes 5 Stars, 5 Years. The ceremonial toast marking the celebration of Okada Manila’s Forbes 5-star rating given by the Forbes Travel Guide for the fifth consecutive year for the property and the second for The Retreat Spa was spearheaded by Takako Okada (middle), Vice Chairperson of Okada Manila, joined by other Okada Manila top executives (from left), namely Vikki Aquino, Director of Spas, Recreation & Kids Club; Andreas Balla, Vice President of Food & Beverage; Rob Scott, Vice President of Hotel Operations; and Victor Galzote, Director of Property Marketing & Branding. Okada Manila is renowned for its world-class facilities and stellar service, combining the best of Japanese hospitality with the warmth of Filipino culture.

Rob Scott, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Okada Manila, shared his delight over this continued recognition. "This stellar accomplishment reflects the relentless effort and dedication of our team. Securing our fifth consecutive 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide showcases our commitment to superior service and our continuous pursuit of elevating the stay for everyone who visits us."

Okada Manila’s fifth consecutive 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide showcases the property’s commitment to superior service and continuous pursuit of elevating the stay of guests.

The Retreat Spa, a haven of serenity amid the hustle and bustle of the metro, celebrates receiving the Forbes 5-star rating once more. Vikki Aquino, Director of Spas, Recreation & Kids Club at Okada Manila, reflected on the spa's notable achievement, "We are thrilled to receive our second consecutive 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Spa and Wellness is the one of the fastest growing industries worldwide and its influence in our lives is personal and transformative. This accomplishment reaffirms our commitment in delivering exceptional care to the well-being of our guests, and most importantly, provide well-thought spa experiences through our internationally trained spa therapists."

The Retreat Spa provides exceptional care to the well-being of guests with well-thought spa experiences through their internationally trained spa therapists.

Forbes Travel Guide’s 2024 Star Awards reflect the shifting preferences of travelers, who are increasingly looking for destinations that are not only memorable but also rich in culture, cuisine, and unique activities, away from overcrowded spots. Okada Manila’s consistent recognition by Forbes Travel Guide underscores its success in surpassing the expectations of modern sophisticated travelers, transforming each visit into a distinctive and unforgettable journey.

As Okada Manila and The Retreat Spa continue to set high standards for luxury and service, an invitation extends to guests worldwide to experience the ultimate in indulgence and relaxation.

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ABOUT OKADA MANILA

Opening its doors in December 2016, Okada Manila has risen as the most expansive integrated resort in the Philippines, standing proudly in the heart of the Entertainment City gaming strip. Fondly referred to as "Manila's Grand Icon," Okada Manila is renowned for its world-class facilities and stellar service, combining the best of Japanese hospitality with the warmth of Filipino culture.

Spanning an impressive expanse, Okada Manila is home to 993 luxurious rooms, alongside the country's largest gaming floor, featuring over 3,000 electronic gaming machines. Shopaholics can take delight in

dozens of high-end stores and boutiques, and entertainment enthusiasts are catered to with an awe-inspiring, state-of-the-art dome nightclub. Okada Manila further sets itself apart with an exclusive indoor beach club, and one of the world's most spectacular multicolor dancing water fountains. All these facets converge to solidify Okada Manila's status as one of the Philippines' premier destinations.

ICYMI: TechLife Philippines joined the UP Fair Elements 2024

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TechLife Philippines marked an exciting debut at the UP Fair Elements last February 16, 2024 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. It is the tech brand’s first collaboration with the iconic annual event hosted by UP JPIA.

During the event, a lot of awesome TechLife devices were given away to students and visitors alike. An interactive booth was also installed - decked with thrilling games and a charging station where the TechLife Fam were able to recharge their devices while lounging and browsing different TechLife products.

One of the main highlights of the night was the special onstage segment where TechLife was introduced to the UP Fair crowd with the help of former courtside reporter and UP Diliman alumna, Doreen Suaybaguio, who amplified the audience’s energy. It was a chance for people to get to know TechLife and its goal: to #MakeLifeSimple by providing easy-to-use and reliable tech products that enrich people’s lives.

UP students were invited onstage to play the Guess The Price game wherein members of the winning team each took home a TechLife prize bundle consisting of a TechLife See-Through Air Fryer, TechLife Portable Steam Iron, and TechLife Wireless Earbuds.

At the same time, booth visitors had the chance to win more TechLife items plus TechLife TikTok Shop Vouchers by playing the Basket Pong and Wire Game in-booth activities.

Throughout the night, the atmosphere was filled with amazing performances from various OPM acts including Juan Karlos, Gloc-9, and Itchyworms among others. The event culminated at dawn, and all the guests were left feeling exhilarated.

TechLife Payday Sale deals on TikTok

For those who missed out on the freebies and promos during UP Fair Elements, more exciting TechLife deals are available on TechLife’s Official TikTok Shop in time for Payday Sale starting today, February 26-29.

The TechLife Fam can get up to P1,600 OFF on the following TechLife devices:

Product	SRP	Discounted Price
TechLife Power Bank (10000mAh)	P799	P399
TechLife Power Bank 2 (20000mAh)	P999	P699
TechLife Wireless Earbuds	P999	P499
TechLife Desk Lamp	P499	P329
TechLife Cooling Fan	P1,999	P1,499
TechLife 2-in-1 Humidifier	P1,599	P1,299
TechLife Travel Trimmer	P399	P249
TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer	P2,799	P1,849
TechLife Multi-Capsule Coffee Maker	P4,999	P3,399
TechLife 300Mbps WiFi Extender	P699	P479

Free shipping, freebies, and TikTok Mega Vouchers of up to P300 OFF are also up for grabs so add to cart now and don’t miss the chance to catch these awesome deals.

To stay updated about TechLife, check out any of the offline TechLife stores nationwide and make sure to follow their official Facebook and TikTok pages.

Heartfelt Care: CHERRY Cares and Tondo Medical Center is offering Free ECG Testing this National Heart Awareness Month

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CHERRY, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, CHERRY Cares, launches a month-long Free ECG Testing in celebration of National Heart Awareness Month.

• Tondo Medical Center volunteers using the CHERRY Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death globally, it is imperative to raise awareness about the importance of heart health and early detection of cardiac issues. ECG (Electrocardiogram) testing is a simple and non-invasive procedure that can detect abnormalities in the heart's electrical activity, aiding in the early diagnosis and prevention of heart-related complications.

CHERRY Cares is spreading the love by offering a free ECG testing to 100 indigent patients at Tondo Medical Center. Further, five units of CHERRY Smart Blood Pressure Monitor are donated to the aforementioned medical center. By integrating advanced features and connectivity options, these devices offer a range of advantages for healthcare providers and patients alike.

"We want to encourage heart health and wellness within our community. Hence, individuals can take proactive steps toward understanding and safeguarding their heart health," said Agnes Conopio, PR-CSR Senior Manager, CHERRY.

The free ECG testing initiative will be available to indigent individuals of all ages throughout the month of February. Participants will have the opportunity to undergo a thorough examination conducted by certified healthcare professionals, with results provided.

CHERRY Cares is committed to raising awareness and providing resources for prevention and treatment, ensuring that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status or background, has the opportunity to live a heart-healthy life.

Learn more about CHERRY and its other CSR programs through:

Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CherryCaresbyMSNFI

COMCO Mundo earns nominations from Asia-Pacific’s major public relations award-giving bodies

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COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises continues its award streak as it receives major citations at the prestigious and highly acclaimed PRCA APAC Awards and Marketing-Interactive PR Awards this year.

PRCA APAC Awards 2024

Receiving recognition in its major categories, the Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific (PRCA-APAC) confers seven nominations to COMCO Mundo for the PRCA-APAC Awards 2024.

Among the major categories that the agency is nominated for are the Large Consultancy Award category, Strategic Communications Award for the COMCO Mundo Epic 7 Years Anniversary campaign, and the Media Relations Award for the Meaningful Storytelling with COMCOmigos: The COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Media Relations Program.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Ferdinand L. Bondoy is also a finalist for the PR/Communications Leader Award.

Earning two recognitions, the UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Initiative Season 3 is nominated for the Digital & Social Media Award and Measurement and Evaluation Award.

COMCO Southeast Asia, the New PR and Smart Social arm of COMCO Mundo, and Century Tuna, the leading tuna brand in the Philippines is nominated for the CSR and Sustainability Award category for the Save Our Planet, Save Our Seas – The Century Tuna “Saving Our Seas” Campaign.

PRCA APAC Awards 2024 celebrates the best PR and communications campaigns, teams, and individuals across the region. The citations are conferred by the Public Relations & Communications Association, a global advocate for excellence in public relations and the world’s largest professional PR body with more than 35,000 PR professionals from 82 countries worldwide.

The PRCA APAC Awards night is happening on March 28 in Singapore.

Marketing-Interactive PR Awards 2024

Consecutively, COMCO Mundo received six major recognitions at the Marketing-Interactive PR Awards 2024 including finalist citations are the PR Team of the Year (Agency), PR Champion of the Year (Agency) for COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Ferdinand L. Bondoy, and Best Anniversary Campaign for the "EPIC 7 Years with COMCO".

Save Our Planet, Save Our Seas – The "Saving Our Seas" Initiative by Century Tuna and COMCO Southeast Asia as well as the other groups that worked on the project was also recognized in two award categories including the Best CSR Communications Category and Best Launch/Re-Launch Campaign.

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) and TARO AOX Inc., COMCO Mundo’s specialist digital and integrated communications agency, alongside other agencies that worked on the campaign, also received nomination at the Best PR Campaign: Electronics & Gadgets category for the 2023 Galaxy Z Series Launch,.

The Marketing-Interactive PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2024 honors outstanding works in the PR and communications industry in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. Its Gala Dinner is scheduled on March 22 at the Pacific Ballroom, Pan Pacific Singapore.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the organizations across the region that we hold in high regard. With these citations, we are more inspired that together with our brand partners, COMCOmigos, and COMCOys, we can continue to create meaningful stories that reach, connect to and positively impact communities on a global scale,” said COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy.

Stay updated with COMCO Mundo by visiting www.comcomundo.com or following fb.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo on LinkedIn, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

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About COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises

A trailblazing and global award-winning communications group, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is a collective of agencies and programs dedicated to advancing the communications profession and related disciplines such as digital, media, advocacy, training, and education, and entrepreneurship, among others; to be a force for social change; to nurturing talent growth and workplace community culture; and to championing borderless collaboration. The COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is comprised of COMCO Southeast Asia Philippines, COMCO Middle East & Africa, TARO AOX Inc., COMCO Southeast Asia Singapore, SEA Wave & Spice Multimedia Content Studio, Camp COMCO Alumni Society, and Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program.

COMCO been awarded Medium Consultancy of the Year in Asia Pacific at PRCA APAC Awards, thrice as Agency of the Year 2nd Runner-up at the IABC Quill Awards; Agency of the Year – Silver Award at the ASEAN PR Excellence Awards; Finalist for Boutique PR Consultancy of the Year at Campaign Asia Pacific’s PR Awards Asia, Marketing Interactive’s PR Awards Asia-Pacific, and the global CIPR Excellence Awards; and 150 metals from various local and international award-giving bodies.

ASUS Philippines Announces 4A Quality and Service and Improved ASUS Premium Care Warranty Package

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ASUS Philippines launched a new and improved ASUS 4A Quality & Service warranty package that elevates customers’ peace of mind with Assured Quality, Always-on Support, All-around Coverage, and an Added-value experience for users of ASUS, ROG, and ASUS Business products.

To meet the needs of customers, ASUS aims to take product quality, after-sales service,
and product protection plans to new heights.

“At ASUS, we want our customers to have complete confidence in our products. That is why we are introducing this new 4A Quality & Service with improved and comprehensive warranty coverage, so our customers can rely on ASUS with confidence, knowing that their devices and investments are in good hands,” ASUS Philippines Country Manager George Su said.

Most Strictly-tested US Military-grade laptops

Since 2023, all ASUS laptops undergo the most rigorous torture-test regime, strictly tested according to the latest, most-demanding MIL-STD 810H US military-grade standard. The full test suite of 12 test methods and 26 test procedures simulate operation in harsh environmental conditions — including extremes of altitude, temperature and humidity — along with physical vibration and shock tests designed to mimic rough day-to-day handling.

All ASUS laptops also undergo a barrage of 16 grueling durability tests environmental conditions beyond the military grade standard, ensuring that these laptops are durable and reliable, enhancing their longevity, and hence their sustainability.

4A Quality and Service – Elevate your peace of mind

The 4A Guarantee is ASUS’ commitment to quality customer service and encompasses four core ideals that, when combined, ensure that investing in and using an ASUS product will be a positive experience for many years to come.

• ·        Assured Quality – Get unrivaled quality and durability with US military-grade certified laptops backed up by expertly-trained ASUS Service Technicians for after-sales support.
• ·        Always-on Support – Users can get support whenever they need it, with the built-in MyASUS app via ASUS and ROG social media channels, email, Live Agent Chat support, or ASUS' dedicated call center.
• ·     All-around Coverage – ASUS devices are protected around the world, with 100+ directly managed Authorized Service Centers in 63 cities nationwide and a global network of service centers that provide International Notebook Warranty services.
• ·     Added-value Experience – Enjoy complete peace of mind with a dedicated ASUS account support portal and Perfect Warranty, which safeguards ASUS laptops against accidental damage.   

ASUS Standard Warranty – Free warranty packages out-of-the-box

All ASUS, TUF Gaming, ROG laptops, and ROG Ally come with a standard 2-Year International Warranty, while premium phones, including the ROG Phone series, come with a standard 1-Year Local Warranty.

ASUS, TUF Gaming, and ROG laptops also include Perfect Warranty, which provides one-time coverage for customer-induced damages that are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty (such as accidental drop, accidental breakage, liquid spill, and electrical surges) for one year from the date of purchase.

ASUS ExpertBook laptops are further covered with a standard 3-year International Warranty. ASUS ExpertPC, Consumer Desktops, and All-in-One PCs are covered with a standard 3-year Local Warranty. All ASUS Business laptops and desktops, consumer desktops, and All-in-One PCs also come with on-site support out of the box.

For ASUS, TUF Gaming, ROG laptops, ROG Ally, and ExpertBook, a one-time comprehensive 9-step Preventive Maintenance service is also provided by the local service center during the duration of the Standard Warranty. This ensures that devices’ functionality and performance are maintained, extending their lifespan to ensure that users can keep their devices for longer periods of time, therefore helping to reduce e-waste and improve the sustainability of ASUS devices.

ASUS Premium Care – Upgraded warranty and protection

Users can take advantage of the enhanced ASUS Premium Care (APC) extended service packages, customized to meet their specific needs – extend the product warranty, expand its coverage, or even revive their device. ASUS Premium Care upgrade packages start at PHP 2,995 and may be purchased up to six months after the date of purchase.

• ·        1-Year International / Local Warranty Extension – Users can protect their investments longer with additional warranty extension
• ·        ASUS Perfect Warranty Plus (local accidental damage protection) – Keep new ASUS devices safe and protected from accidental damage with additional 1-Year Perfect Warranty coverage.
• ·    HDD/SSD Retention – Storage on ASUS devices are safeguarded with unlimited free labor and replacement of defective HDD/SSD, and an option to retain the defective HDD/SSD for third party data recovery or secure storage.
• ·     Carry-in to On-site Upgrade – Hassle-free warranty service straight to ASUS users’ doorsteps by upgrading to On-Site service support.
• ·        Battery Service Package – Extended local warranty for ASUS devices’ batteries with one-time battery replacement per year in the event of battery failure.

The full list of service packages, per-device eligibility, and pricing may be found on the official ASUS 4A Quality and Service microsite.

The ASUS 4A Quality and Service advantage

With fast repair turnaround time in 100+ directly managed ASUS Service Centers and fast support call pick-up time made possible by a dedicated call center, ASUS is committ­ed to providing the highest level of after-sales service in the country. Booking for on-site service is made even more convenient by the 24/7 On-Site Service warranty application, eliminating the need for users to wait until operating hours to book their appointments.

In addition, Perfect Warranty's one-time local accidental damage protection and free one-time Preventive Maintenance not only ensures that ASUS products are covered by extensive warranty protection, but also helps reduce e-waste by ensuring ASUS products continue to be operational for years to come.

Users can enjoy 24/7 support in just one click when they sign up as an ASUS Member, with quick access to everything they need from one portal – manage warranties of ASUS and ROG products, download drivers and software, get support and keep track of repair status, and more.

ASUS 4A Quality and Service is available upon purchase of any ASUS, TUF Gaming, ROG or ASUS Business product. ASUS Premium Care warranty upgrade packages are available upon inquiry at official ASUS/ROG stores and authorized re-sellers.

More information on ASUS 4A Quality and Service may also be found via the official microsite and through the ASUS PH YouTube Channel.