2023 National Trade Fair to showcase sustainable and green products

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) is set to host the 2023 Hybrid National Trade Fair on August 23 to 27 at the Megatrade Halls at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The event will showcase sustainable, green, and eco-friendly materials and products, as well as digital innovations for MSMEs.

“The 2023 Hybrid NTF is aimed at accelerating the development and production of products based on the principles of eco-friendly manufacturing and sustainable consumerism,” said BDTP Director Marievic Bonoan. “We believe that this event will be a great opportunity for MSMEs to showcase their sustainable products and services, and to connect with potential customers and partners.”

Organized in partnership with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, the five-day event will feature over 250 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the country’s 16 regions. The exhibitors will showcase and sell a rich selection of non-food products such as furniture and furnishings, woodcrafts, metalcrafts and leathercrafts, home décor, houseware, apparel made of indigenous textiles, modern and traditional formal wear, fashion accessories and wearables made of eco-friendly materials, gift collections, souvenir items, holiday décor, personal care, and health and wellness products.

Fairgoers will also be able to experience the various special settings and pavilions, including:

· Philippine Sustainability Pavilion featuring Bamboo, Coconut, Natural Fibers, and Grass

· Innovative Coconut-based Products Cluster

· Other Innovative Products Cluster

· The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth Project (RAPID) Special Setting

· KAPEtirya: Coffee Pavilion

· Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Project Beneficiaries Special Cluster

· Philippine Green Living and Holiday Décor Pavilion

· #FlexPHridays Photo Corner

In line with the DTI’s digitalization strategy, the 2023 National Trade Fair continues to expand the market access of participating MSMEs through e-commerce platforms and social media channels. All NTF exhibitors will be featured in the upcoming edition of Sisidlan: The Official NTF 2023 Digital Product Catalog, which includes the product information and contact details of the exhibitors. Buyers outside Metro Manila can follow live updates of the physical show through online streaming on the BDTP Facebook.

The formal opening of the 2023 National Trade Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 23, with top DTI officials and guests from partner-agencies in attendance.

To know more about the 2023 National Trade Fair and other programs of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow their social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email BDTP Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

Rediscover the space you deserve at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

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Eastwood Richmonde, the only hotel in Eastwood City, the pioneering mixed-use township development of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, gets an exciting makeover as it enters its 12th year of operations. Its transformation marks the first step towards the hotel’s extensive brand refresh program which aims to capture a wider scope of the corporate and leisure markets.

Notable in the redesign of the lobby and guest rooms is the use of a fresh and vibrant color palette that inspires stylish and modern living. The contemporary theme of the furnishings and the updated conveniences in the rooms and suites create a welcoming atmosphere for the new breed of young professionals and vacationers to enjoy. All TVs have been replaced with 42” smart TVs, bathtubs changed to shower cubicles, and the individual air conditioning units switched to the newest models. The thoughtful layout of the rooms, plush new carpeting, and unobstructed window views also provide guests with a more luxurious space.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel General Manager and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Cluster General Manager for NCR+ Jun Justo shares, “With the hotel’s renovation we hope to uphold our commitment, and that of our owning company, Megaworld Corporation, and managing company, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, to extend only the best hotel experiences to all who step through our doors. We are confident that the invigorating new look of the hotel will not only delight our loyal clients but will also fascinate the younger market that we haven’t had the chance to tap before. Our guests can be assured that this renovation is just the beginning as Eastwood Richmonde continues to evolve to cater to their ever-changing needs.”

Guest rooms have transformed into a chic and soothing sanctuary with their modern design style and upgraded conveniences.

Eastwood Richmonde welcomes guests to a brighter, more vibrant lobby.         

Other areas that were refurbished include the guest floor hallways, function rooms, ballroom, Business Center, gym, pool, and all public areas. And in response to the demand of fur parents wanting to staycation with their fur babies, the hotel will soon have pet-friendly rooms as well.

For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867, email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com, or log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph.  

 

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila.

CHERRY's Concept Store is now on a new look at Robinsons Place Manila

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CHERRY Philippines proudly opened the new look of its Concept Store on August 10, 2023 at Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place Manila. Its cutting-edge retail space in stores wide selection of both Internet of Things (IoT) and non-IoT products. It features premium quality, compact and sleek design products from home and living, entertainment, travel, pet, personal, health and wellness to various mobile devices.

The opening of CHERRY Concept Store at Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, from left to right - Robinsons Place Manila Mall Operations Manager- Mr. Tuason Bon Kim C. Chan, CHERRY COO and CMO- Michelle Ngu-Cinco, CHERRY Brand Ambassador- Francine Diaz, CTI VP for Sales- Fe Varilla, Robinsons Land Corporation Regional Operations Manager- Ms. Marilou M. Rhom

It is the market for everyone who seeks products that can make their household and lifestyle more comfortable, efficient and secured. Moreso, it is the one-stop shop that perfectly offers everything the average Filipino household needs.

“We’re excited to unveil the new look of our store as a one-stop shop to showcase some new products. The new store front design, which features sleek curves and an elegant aesthetic, reflects the company’s commitment to innovation,” says Michelle Ngu-Cinco, COO and CMO of CHERRY Philippines.

The store’s bright interior displays white, gray and red hues that mirrors its forerunners. Its look will surely create a sense of home to everyone.

“I’m so excited for everyone to see the products in the store. It’s worth a visit knowing na marami tayong kailangan sa bahay ang makikita talaga dito.” says Francine Diaz, Brand Ambassador, CHERRY Philippines.

This is part of CHERRY’s expansion in bringing convenience in every Filipino home whether non technologically savvy to keep up with today’s modern life demands and build an ecosystem of products for them.

Smart shoppers looking for great finds and in-person shopping experience are now welcome in the store at Robinsons Place Manila, from 10AM to 9PM. This year, CHERRY Philippines is set to open up more stores.

For online purchases, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Shopee: https://bit.ly/CherryPhShopee

Lazada: https://bit.ly/CherryPhLazada

OPPO Hosts 2023 Inspiration Challenge Demo Event in Bangkok, Spurring Innovation Across APAC

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OPPO, a leading global technology brand, recently concluded its 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok at Chulalongkorn University which had 5 teams advancing to the Global Final Demo Event in Singapore next year.

●       APAC’s top 5 teams inches closer to winning the ultimate US$50,000 grant to further develop their innovations

●       Held for the first time in APAC, the Inspiration Challenge brings innovative solutions in two main categories: Inspiration for people and Inspiration for the planet

OPPO Inspiration Challenge Demo Event expands to the APAC region

"We are delighted to see the enthusiasm and dedication of teams from across the world, presenting their innovative proposals for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge," said Jason Liao, Head of OPPO Research Institute. "Having seen so many fascinating ideas this year, we are excited to witness and help kickstart some truly innovative inventions, thereby positively impacting the lives of people through virtuous innovation.”

The 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge received 687 innovative proposals from 66 different countries. OPPO continues to invest in technology for social good and has allocated a substantial amount of US$440,000 to support and incubate the innovative technological solutions submitted. Each was judged by a jury which included distinguished representatives from various industries and institutions, including OPPO, Amazon Web Services, Chulalongkorn University, and Deloitte. The diverse expertise and perspectives of the jury ensured a fair and rigorous evaluation of the proposals.

Winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge stand to receive a US$50,000 grant, further incubation support from OPPO and its partners, empowering them to bring their innovations and ideas to life, and partnership opportunities such as production and commercialisation of the winning proposal, an incubation fund totalling US$190,000 (tax included), strategic partnership and investment opportunities, a chance to participate in global technology events, and to receive cloud service and technical support from Amazon Web Services.

Aligned with OPPO’s mission “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge focuses on supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals around the world to develop innovative solutions in two main categories: Inspiration for People which focuses on making technology accessible and beneficial to everyone, and Inspiration for the Planet: which focuses on technological innovation in environmental protection and carbon neutrality that can be applied to consumer electronics products.

Empowering Local Innovators in the APAC Region

OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023 Demo Event in Bangkok held at Chulalongkorn University.

Professor Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University expressed her heartfelt appreciation to all esteemed participants, judges, and OPPO for making the event a success. “This partnership highlights our commitment to the engagement to the industrial sector that should, in turn, enable Chula students to have real world experiences. Together, we envision a future full of possibilities and innovations for our nations and the global society.”

The 5 winning projects presented at the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok were:

From the Inspiration for the People category:

●       ERTIGO, Online Therapy Program for Preventing Myofascial Pain Syndrome And Chronic Pain, by Benew Tech, from Thailand

ERTIGO is a mobile application solution for myofascial pain syndrome and chronic pain, offering ergonomic interactive self-care animations, muscle and posture check-up with AI, gamification, and connection to physiotherapy clinics for personalised self-care plans.

●       EZSpeech, by Mila4AI Inc., from Uzbekistan

A software that helps people with speech disorders improve their speech without the physical presence of a therapist during treatment.

●       Impulse - Non-Surgical Hearing Aid, by Backyard Creators Private Limited, from India.

An externally wearable ear-device that helps those with congenital hearing loss regain the ability to hear without surgery.

●       Precision Psychiatry at Scale, by Mobio Interactive, from Singapore

AmDTx is an AI-powered digital therapeutic platform that provides objective data on mental wellness, which physicians use to prescribe clinically validated interventions and improve health equity, without requiring wearables or constant connectivity.

From the Inspiration for the Planet category:

●       Flint Paper Battery, by Flint, from Singapore.

Flint's paper batteries offer a sustainable and safe energy storage solution to the lithium-ion battery industry, with the benefit of being compostable, versatile, and thus addressing critical issues within the industry.

The Flint Paper Battery and Impulse - Non-Surgical Hearing Aid proposals were also selected as the Media Choice Award.

Top 5 Proposals for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok.

OPPO looks to continue collaborating with global partners such as Qualcomm, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn to provide the winning teams with additional resources to see their ideas through, allowing the virtuous innovations to positively impact the world.

 

Celebrate National Siopao Day with Chowking’s Best-Tasting Chunky Asado Siopao!

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Mark your calendars because August 21 is National Siopao Day! 

Get ready for a siopao-filled celebration as Chowking will spread the love for our favorite steamed bun snack with a special Buy 2, Get 1 promo on its best-tasting Chunky Asado Siopao.

Through the years, Chowking’s Chunky Asado Siopao has won the hearts of Filipinos, becoming a merienda staple that's hard to resist – and it's no surprise why! Open one up and you get a burst of Saucy Asado Sarap. With every bite, you get the delightful blend of chunky, saucy, Hong Kong-Style asado sarap that goes with the soft and freshly steamed buns that makes it as a perfect snack to celebrate National Siopao Day.

Buksan ang Siopao Sarap this August 21, and treat yourself to that irresistible freshly-steamed, saucy asado goodness that’s perfect for your merienda! From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, avail of the promo in any Chowking branch nationwide or when ordering online via chowkingdelivery.com, the Chowking app, GrabFood, and foodpanda.