Jardine inks five-year deal with SeedWorks for new hybrid rice seeds

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Jardine is introducing quality hybrid rice seeds such as TH-82, US-88, and Quadro Alas in its deal with SeedWorks,

Taking part in the Philippines’ bid to strengthen its rice sufficiency, Jardine Distribution Inc. (JDI) inked a five-year distributorship agreement with SeedWorks for its US Agriseeds hybrid rice seeds last January 18 at the SeedWorks office in Singapore.

Jardine Distribution, Inc. currently has in its portfolio quality hybrid rice seeds such as TH-82, US-88, and Quadro Alas – all aimed at boosting the government’s efforts to make the Philippines a top rice exporter in the world once again. This significant move will likewise help local farmers produce substantially better rice and provide a hedge against abnormal weather patterns such as the lingering El Niño in the country right now.

Jardine inks a five-year distributorship agreement with SeedWorks for its US Agriseeds hybrid rice seeds to help the country improve its rice sufficiency.

Present at the contact signing were Edwin Hernandez, JDI president; Carlos Saplala, SeedWorks Philippines general manager; Dr. Balaji Nukal, managing director of SeedWorks International Pvt. Ltd.; Wilson Kwong, JEC chief executive officer; and Roberto Luis Littaua, JDI’s marketing manager.

“Jardine acknowledges both the importance of rice production in the country and its impact on the Philippine economy. The company is thus doing its part in improving local rice production by providing quality hybrid rice seeds that will help our farmers attain optimum harvest and minimize losses,” JDI president Edwin Fernandez averred.

While in Singapore, the JDI team ensured the quality of the seeds they are bringing into the country by visiting the biotechnology facilities of SeedWorks—a state-of-the-art technology center that serves the biotech requirements of the company as well as those of other seed companies.

A featured product in the JDI and SeedWorks partnership is Quadro Alas, a type of hybrid seed that is perfect for Philippine weather, can be planted all year round, and is highly resistant to rice diseases. The Quadro Alas also promises high-quality long-grain rice.

Jardine Distribution, Inc., a member company of the Jardine Matheson Group, represents a number of leading brands in crop protection, local and foreign-made pesticides, plant growth regulators, plant nutrition, hybrid rice seeds, and vegetable seeds.

For more information, please visit www.jardinedistribution.com. 

Win it at the last minute with HP --- 24-hour hassle-free printing

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Nowadays, rushing to finish an unexpected school project or even a simple assignment can be really stressful, not only for the students but for their parents as well. Imagine the children staying up late at night just to research, write, and put together a book report, biography, movie review, poster or collage, and other projects.

But what is most distressing is when they suddenly realize they won’t be able to submit the project or assignment and all these hard work would amount to nothing simply because of last-minute printing problems with their low-quality printer.

Their next best option is to look for a 24-hour computer shop or Internet café late at night or in the wee hours of the morning and pray they have a working printer, regardless of the quality of printouts.

Thankfully, parents and their kids can avoid some of these last-minute stressful situations by simply having an HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer right at home.

The printer is truly dependable when it comes to helping produce school assignments or projects and, for home offices, even presentation-quality documents with its wireless print, scan and copy functions which everyone can maximize with readily-accessible and user-friendly displays, to save time.

Printing a lengthy book report or biography at the last minute is a breeze with the HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage since it can print up to 20 pages per minute (16 for colored printing). 

Coming up with eye-catching images and visuals for the kid’s poster layout or dad’s project proposal is never a problem with colored print outs of up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color.

The Ink Advantage’s mobile printing through wireless direct and local Wi-Fi connectivity also allows the family to do multitasking work, such as household chores, while printing school assignments and projects, or even work-related documents.

Mobile printing to the Ink Advantage can be made from most smartphones, tablets and PC using Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems. 

This is especially ideal for those who suddenly need to quickly print something while also preparing to rush to the school or office.

Truly, with the wireless print, scan and copy functions of the HP DeskJet 3635 Ink Advantage All-in-One Printer and its reliable and high-quality print, the family can enjoy more time and won’t have to worry about the hassles of last-minute printing.

Sam Concepcion’s “Teka Break” nominated at MYX Music Awards 2016

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Sam Concepcion’s Teka Break has been nominated for two major categories in the MYX Music Awards 2016 namely: Favorite Song and Special Awards for Best Music Video. Teka Break is produced by CBN Asia, directed by Voltz Hubilla and Icko Gonzalez, and written by master songwriter Jungee Marcelo. It is one of the songs included in the Transforming Love album produced by CBN Asia for its 20th anniversary.

“It’s great to be recognized for your talent, and obviously, people who work here at CBN Asia are very dedicated to excellence. I am just really grateful that we are nominated,” said John Tan, CBN Asia’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.

He also added that the generosity of artists like Sam Concepcion and Jungee Marcelo is very admirable, “They set aside their schedules to accommodate us and volunteered their time to record and perform the song in support of our 20th anniversary. We are so grateful to Sam, Jungee, and everybody else who helped and contributed,” Tan added.

Watch Teka Break’s music video in HD by subscribing to The 700 Club Asia’s Youtube channel. Just type youtube.come/The700ClubAsia and search for Teka Break. 

To get a copy of the Transforming Love album, visit cbnasia.org/transforminglove.

Help Teka Break win in the Favorite Song category, by registering on MYXPH.com and clicking on the MYX Music Awards 2016 tab. If you already have an account, just log in directly to the MYX Music Awards 2016 voting page, look for the Favorite Song category, and click on Teka Break as your chosen nominee. 

Please note that you may only vote ONCE PER IP ADDRESS PER DAY PER CATEGORY. Voting will end on March 13, 2016, 11:59 p.m. 

Be a part of making music history by voting now!

It's back! Savor the same tasty goodness of your favorite, the Jollibee Tuna Pie!

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The Jollibee Tuna Pie is back, a savory pie with a generous filling of ever-tasty chunky tuna flakes, creamy peppery sauce, cheese and vegetables, enveloped in a crunchy, golden pie crust – served fresh and hot. 

Some fast food offerings are so irresistibly delicious that they have established a huge following among loyal customers who crave for more of these palate-pleasing favorites. 

The Jollibee Tuna Pie is one such fast-food item.

Jollibee recently reintroduced this all-time favorite snack product, whose return customers eagerly await this time of the year since its launch in 2009. 

Chief Marketing Officer for Jollibee Global and Head of Marketing for Jollibee Philippines, Francis Flores, said, “We can almost hear Jollibee Tuna Pie lovers rejoicing over the return of the snack they’ve been craving for. Countless foodies and regular diners have indeed become loyal fans, and it is for them that we are bringing back this snack that makes fish taste so good.” 

Jollibee further delights customers with the introduction of the new Tuna Pie Value Meal that pairs the craveable pie with the equally well-loved Jolly Crispy Fries and a drink for only P80. What’s more, you can share this delectable treat with your family and friends with the return of the Tuna Pie Trio pack for only P115, making road trips and get-togethers even better.

These delightful treats are available in all Jollibee branches nationwide for a limited time only. Hurry and savor your craveable favorites while they last!

Philippines hosts Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) 2016

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DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez joins other ASEAN Tourism Ministers in a ceremonial launch of Cruise Southeast Asia 

The Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) 2016 which gathered all the member countries’ tourism sector representatives, showcased the ASEAN region as a prime tourist destination. 

The Philippines played host to 10 ASEAN member nations for the biggest regional event in the travel industry this year with the theme ‘One Community for Sustainability.’

ATF 2016 aimed to project ASEAN as a beautiful and versatile single destination that will attract more tourists and strengthen ties among the various sectors of the ASEAN tourism industry. 

Joining the annual event were the tourism representatives of the 10 member nations including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. 

Organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), TTG Asia, the Asean Tourism Association (ASEANTA) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the forum also gave the Philippines the opportunity to highlight the Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016 campaign which aims to entice local and international travelers to visit and experience the country all over again.

DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. 

Welcoming guests were DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. together with TPB COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III. Also joining the event were 35 VIPs from the member nations.

(L-R) TPB COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III, Congressman Rene Relampagos and Congressman Dakila Carlo Cua 

(L-R) Warren Palacios, Soleil Tropicales, DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr. and Erwin Balane 

 

(L-R) Butch Garcia (PICC), Darren Ng (TTG) and Joselito Gregorio (TPB) 

Peng Ee Ooi (TTG), TPB’s Susan Del Mundo and Arnold Gonzales 

 

(L-R) TPB Board members Margarita Villarica and Edwin Vincent Ortiz, Pamela Pascual (WTC) and Margarita Munsayac 

(L-R) Elton See Tan (Intl SKAL Manila), PATA CEO Mario Hardy, Helen Marano (WTTC), Anita Mendiratta (CNN) and Jae Pil Sho
“Hosting the ATF 2016 was such a proud moment for all of us. Beyond the conference walls of the meeting, the delegates experienced our country in different ways—from our diverse natural wonders to our rich cultural heritage and the warmth of the Filipino people. The forum allowed the exchange of ideas for the progress of the ASEAN economies, and built stronger friendships between the nations,” shares Jimenez.
 “We were honored to have hosted one of the biggest travel events in the ASEAN region, the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2016. We gave our best to ensure the success of this event, but most importantly, we made sure that our delegates had a great and memorable experience in the country,” Enerio said.