Vista Taft offers unique coffee breaks to busy individuals through Coffee Project Co-Lab

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For most urbanites, nothing kickstarts a productive day faster than caffeine. It stimulates dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is responsible for pleasure, motivation, and learning. It is no fluke, then, that students and professionals flock to cafés for a quick energy boost, especially during midday slumps or on all-nighters when staying awake and alert is a must.

Coffee Project Co-Lab Facade: Coffee Project Co-Lab was envisioned to be a haven for all manner of coffee enthusiasts, conducive to both productivity and leisure.

This is why the Villar Group of Companies further capitalized on Manila’s caffeine culture with the official launch of Coffee Project Co-Lab. Their latest coffee venture was launched on January 29, with Manny Villar, Villar Group chairman, as well as Camille Villar, AllValue Group President and Chief Executive Officer, presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located at Vista Taft, a condominium development along Taft Avenue, Co-Lab was envisioned to be a haven for all manner of coffee enthusiasts that could use a safe and cozy space conducive to both productivity and leisure.

Co-Lab Working Space: The exceptional features of the newest coffee joint make for a novel customer experience.

Co-Lab Creativity Space: Co-Lab is a collaboration between Coffee Project and Paper & Co., provider of school and unique art products.

Co-Lab draws in students from nearby schools and universities such as De La Salle University, the College of Saint Benilde, St. Scholastica's College, Arellano University, University of the Philippines-Manila, and St. Paul’s College-Manila—as well as corporate denizens in the vicinity. Co-Lab looks to draw these students in and give them a warm cup of Joe to accompany them as they take on their schoolwork, thesis-writing, problem-solving, and everything in between. With this market in mind, Co-Lab is primed to serve as an ideal study hub for students seeking a conducive environment for learning.

But what makes Co-Lab truly unique are its niche rooms that are designed to function both as co-working and event spaces. For instance, The Quiet Room provides a distraction-free setting for individuals doing focused work or serious studies.

Vista Taft Lifestyle Image: Vista Taft is the first among Vista Land's high-rise developments along Taft Avenue, followed by Kizuna Heights, highly commended as Best Connectivity Condo Development by PropertyGuru.

Conversely, the podcast area is tailored specifically for enthusiasts, featuring essential recording equipment and a conducive environment to enhance audio or video sessions.

“Co-Lab’s exceptional features make for a novel customer experience,” says Ms. Margarita D. Romero, Vista Land Division Head, "Through Coffee Project Co-Lab in Vista Taft, we affirm our steadfast commitment to creating innovative spaces that serve our customers’ evolving needs. We now invite Manila’s café society to come and get their caffeine here where they can also work, play, relax, and decompress."

While Gen Z and the district’s young workforce are Co-Lab’s target audiences, family members of all ages, artists, and other professions related to creative production are enticed to come and spend quality time over their favorite brew.

Coffee joints abound in high-density areas across the metro, but innovation sets Co-Lab apart. As its name suggests, the coffee place is a collaboration between the Villar Group brands Coffee Project and Paper & Co., a company in the business of providing and selling an array of school and unique art products that students and young professionals require in their day-to-day. Co-Lab is also located next to AllDay, enabling a quick stop to the convenience store any time of day.

Vista Taft is the first among Vista Land's series of high-rise developments along Taft Avenue in Manila. Following its success, Kizuna Heights received recognition as the Best Mixed-Use Development in Luzon by Lamudi and received high commendation as the Best Connectivity Condo Development by PropertyGuru. Other notable properties within this portfolio include Vista GL Taft, Plumeria Heights, and Sky Arts Manila.

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RELEX Mobile Pro Simplifies Stock and Fresh Item Replenishment Process

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RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail solutions, recently introduced RELEX Mobile Pro, an advanced AI-driven in-store execution application for retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. RELEX Mobile Pro is the ideal solution for retailers looking to consolidate their many in-store tools and processes. It empowers store colleagues with an easy and accurate store ordering and tasking offering, with a particular focus on managing the complexities of the fresh business. RELEX Mobile Pro not only improves store efficiency but also helps retailers maximize sales and profitability while minimizing waste and spoilage.

Over 40% of grocery retail sales came from fresh departments last year, making it critical to ensure the fresh department is always in stock and exceptionally fresh. By combining the RELEX Mobile Pro solution with the proven AI-driven machine learning capabilities of RELEX, customers can overcome typical fresh-specific challenges, including poor inventory visibility, product availability, and product presentation to the consumer. By combining targeted, exception-based workflows with science-based recommendations, the RELEX offering can boost store personnel engagement, ensure product availability, and optimize customer service.

“RELEX Mobile Pro is purpose-built to optimize in-store ordering while also providing an all-inclusive task management offering. This enables the automation of manual tasks and boosts efficiency, so store personnel can shift their focus to high-value tasks,” said Tom Charlton, Vice President of Product, Forecasting & Replenishment, RELEX Solutions. “This new offering has been created to help our customers create a significant step-change with their in-store processes, creating competitive differentiation while also leveraging best-in-class data science to ensure the right products are where they need to be, every time.”

RELEX Mobile Pro, combined with the RELEX fresh item replenishment capabilities, uses AI/ML to address challenges like understanding store inventory levels, customer purchasing patterns for date-sensitive products, and prioritizing tasks to provide a better customer experience. It also helps optimize stock management by ensuring products are stocked correctly, reducing spoilage and out-of-stocks, boosting sales, and improving store labor efficiency.

RELEX Mobile Pro offers a range of key capabilities to streamline inventory management and enhance operational efficiency. Users can easily review and amend orders, leveraging suggested replenishment amounts and making modifications based on stock counting updates. The solution also allows for ad-hoc order creation to address unexpected ordering needs on the fly. With item scanning and search functionalities, users can instantly access product-specific data while in-store.

Additionally, the RELEX unified offering enables users to intuitively check stock balances, conduct counts, and make necessary updates. With alerting features, users receive focused alerts for specific value-added actions, enhancing proactive decision-making and operational responsiveness.

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