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Win a Xiaomi Mi 8 Daily by Watching Sinio and TNC Predator Pro Team’s Armel and Tims via Nimo TV

2018-12-19T16:23:00.000+08:00

Manila, Philippines – Live streaming app Nimo TV together with the country's well-known game streamers are giving away prizes for its lucky viewers this Holiday.

From December 16 to 31 2018, lucky spectators will have a chance to win a Xiaomi mobile phone, prepaid loads or gaming items daily. To win, a spectator should watch the live streaming of the scheduled gamer of the day, and it will be drawn randomly via Nimo TV’s in-app draw feature.

Hosting the promo are various gaming stars from Nimo TV’s streamer pool. One is TNC Predator Pro Team’s Armel and Tims who will host on December 18-20 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM; December 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM; December 26 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM and December 27 – 28 (exact schedule will be posted via Nimo TV FB Page). Popular Fliptop Artist / Gamer Sinio have recently hosted the giveaway last December 16 and scheduled to do another round on December 23 and 30 from 9:00 to 11:00 PM.

Watch out for the upcoming schedule of some streamers via Nimo TV’s official Facebook page.

Enjoy a truly merry Christmas with Nimo TV! For more information on the promo follow Nimo TV’s official Facebook page and go to Nimo.TV to watch out for the live streams.

Download the NiMO TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here. https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7

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About NiMO TV

Nimo TV is a leading global platform that allows millions of gamers from all around the world to play and broadcast their games to other like-minded players building a community of players, gamers, and fans that drive conversation, and allows peer-to-peer rewards and recognition. Utilizing a high-quality interactive technology, audiences can interact with streamers, and gain access to exclusive esports events and tournaments, along with unprecedented access to the top streamers from across the region.

Great Rewards Awaits Nimo TV’s Game Streamers

2018-12-17T10:17:00.000+08:00

Manila, Philippines – Live Streaming app Nimo TV announced an exciting promo for its game streamers this December entitled Road to the Top 2018.

As one of the leading video game streaming platform, Nimo TV’s Road to the Top 2018 is a way of rewarding its streamers with the support they gave since its launch in the Philippines.

“They play a big role in achieving our goal of making an interactive community” Amy Cao, Global Marketing/PR Head Nimo TV. “They share and foster a positive culture that entertains our audience, and this is our way of acknowledging their efforts in helping us succeed,“ Cao added.

The promo is open to all active streamers and winners will be recognized based on three categories: Popularity, Chatting and Stream Time. The first category is Popularity; this category is base on the total number of new users gained by streamers during the promo period. Streamers should keep on sharing their channel to gain new subscribers. The second category is Chatting; this is base on the number of comments made by the streamers to their channel. And since Nimo TV values conversation, streamers should reply to the comments made by their viewers. Lastly the Stream Time category, this category is base on the duration a streamer made during the promo period.

A cash prize and an appearance to Nimo TV’s Road To the Top 2018 main page as “Last week’s Champion” await the weekly top streamer per category. Aside from the weekly winners, a December Leader Board will be rewarded with the following:

Rank 1: Limited Edition Profile Badge (for 1 month), Customized Channel Background, Customized Channel Thumbnail and PHP 10,000 Cash
Rank 2: Customized Channel Background, Customized Channel Thumbnail and PHP 5,000 Cash
Rank 3: Customized Channel Thumbnail and PHP 2,000 Cash prize
Rank 4-10: PHP 1,000 Cash

The Nimo TV Road to the Top 2018 will run until December 31, 2018.

Start streaming now and accelerate your way to the Top! Join now and click here: http://bit.ly/nimotvrttt

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STOP FALLING HAIR, GROW YOUR OWN HAIR ONLY WITH MINOXIDIL REGROE

2018-12-13T17:30:00.001+08:00

We heard it time and time again; our hair is our crowning glory. But what do we do once our crowning glory starts to dramatically disappear due to slow hair growth?
Hair loss is caused by various reasons: heredity, nutritional, hormonal, chemical and mechanical trauma, pregnancy, the excess dosage of vitamins A, D, E, and K and stress, among others. Whatever the reasons, hair loss may happen to anybody.
People struggling with hair fall, thinning hair and baldness have tried countless ways to regrow their hair, from drinking supplements to applying herbal hair products. All of these used in vain to not see any improvement in their hair condition.
Naturally, hair goes back to its growth anagen phase once the causes of falling and thinning hair are removed. But it is only with Minoxidil Regroe that there is assurance of stopping falling and thinning hair while initiating the healthy growth of hair.

What is Minoxidil Regroe?
Minoxidil Regroe is a topical hair grower treatment that truly stimulates hair growth of your hair follicles. Minoxidil Regroe works in three ways.
First, Minoxidil relaxes the blood vessels around the hair follicles promoting better oxygenation and blood flow to your scalp and hair follicles – making the environment healthy for hair cells to grow.
Second, only Minoxidil is proven to directly divide and multiply hair cells that produce longer and thicker hair. Improvement of the hair density is also evident after months of use.
Lastly, Minoxidil suppresses androgen action. Minoxidil is an antiandrogen that suppresses dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone responsible for hair loss in hereditary alopecia.
Minoxidil Regroe acts like coffee to the hair follicles, waking them up from a resting phase to an active growth anagen phase. However, it takes time to regrow hair and it varies from person to person or case to case basis. Minoxidil Regroe should be continuously used to see visible results and maintain the growth of healthy hair. With Minoxidil, the hair growth phase can continue from two to three years.
Investigative researches done in America and Europe showed that nothing can be at par with the wonders of Minoxidil. There is no discovery that could equal the works of Minoxidil when it comes to treating falling and thinning hair for the past 40 years.
Although unseen with the naked eye, hair will start to grow on the first day of use. Ideally, with twice (2x) a day application of Regroe, new, longer and thicker hair growth will be visible within two (2) months of continuous use. The full effect of Minoxidil Regroe can be achieved within six (6) months of continued usage. Tolerable mild irritation and itching may occur during the growing process of the hair.
Minoxidil Regroe is safe to use as it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines and the US. This is the only real hair grower in the market.
With Minoxidil Regroe, reclaim your crown and wear it confidently! TRUST AND USE ONLY THE REAL HAIR GROWER.
For more info, visit www.regroe.com.ph

‘Must Haves’ For The Holidays From Philips!

2018-12-10T23:33:00.002+08:00

With the holiday season in Philippines already in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about what unique gifts to give your loved ones this year. If like us you’re struggling for ideas, thankfully Kris Aquino, Camille Prats, Martin Jickain, beauty blogger Liz Lanuzo and YouTube star Wil Dasovich are here to share their most loved Philips tools – giving us the perfect ideas for Christmas!

Kris Aquino, our Queen of All Media, loved the intelligent cooking system of the Philips Viva Collection All-in-One cooker when preparing her mom’s Callos recipe in an episode of Kitchen Love. With functions for slow cooking, pressure cooking and multi-cooking, this multitasker is safe to use and a perfect gift for someone who loves to cook!

Martin Jickain enjoys trying new recipes with the Philips Avance Noodle Maker because it allows him to “enjoy fresh and tasty noodles in just 10 minutes with many different flavor options”. These options include adding nutritious ingredients like egg, spinach and carrot juice for healthy and worry-free homemade noodles.

Camille Prats uses the Philips EasyTouch Plus garment steamer to make sure she never leaves the house with creased clothes. With its wide range of essential steaming solutions for different fabrics, it is the perfect tool for any fashionista who needs to make quick touch-ups and smooth crinkly clothes.

Liz Lanuzo was “amazed by the Philips ProCare Airstyler” during her Facebook Live session as it “allows her to dry and style her hair at the same time”. With five styling attachments including a 38mm thermo brush to smoothen hair and a retractable bristle brush for easy curling, it is a great gift for anyone wanting to achieve different styles without damaging their hair.

Mention well-groomed and Wil Dasovich instantly comes to mind. He achieves his look with maximum comfort using the waterproof Philips 9-in-1 Face and Body Hair Trimmer. Its DualCut Technology offers maximum precision with 2x more blades. This multigroomer has nine tools to trim and style your face and hair with self-sharpening blades and a battery life of up to 70 minutes.

What else can you add to your Christmas wish list this holiday?
Fry, bake, roast and grill tasty and healthy meals for Noche Buena with the Philips Avance AirFryer. It uses 75% less oil without sacrificing taste and texture, is easy to clean, safe, and economical for your daily use.

Creating silky smoothies and fine sauces for the holiday feast is easier than ever with the Avance Collection Blender. It handles more than just fruits, it can puree cooked ingredients and even crush ice for cocktails!

To create a mood-boosting fresh juice, just drop your fresh vegetables and fruit into the Philips Avance Collection Juicer, press the switch and the juice is ready to drink in no time! Perfect choice for fitness buffs and the health conscious.

This Philips PerfectCare uses OptimalTEMP technology to keep your fabrics safe from burn marks without having to change the setting. Be it delicate silk to sturdy jeans, you are guaranteed the perfect combination of temperature and steam for professional ironing results.

With Philips’ extensive line of kitchen appliances, personal and garment care products, you will never run out of gift ideas this holiday season, especially with the Christmas promos now available in all leading appliance stores nationwide. You can also shop for Philips products at https://www.lazada.com.ph/philips.

Nimo TV Brings the Excitement of the Philippine Champions League Playoffs at Your Fingertips

2018-12-06T06:18:00.003+08:00

Manila, Philippines – Nimo TV continues to provide exciting content as the Rules of Survival – Nimo TV Philippine Champions League S1 playoffs began streaming last December 1 and 2, 2018.

From over 300 squads who tried their luck in the country's biggest Rules of Survival tournament, 45 squads proved their worth to a spot in the playoffs happened in Mineski Infinity Taft, Cubao, and Morayta. As the excitement rises, fans and game enthusiasts can also join the fun by watching it live via Nimo TV.

“We are proud of Nimo TV’s tech innovations. We can cover millions of users with low - latency and loss rates” Henry Zhao, Nimo TV’s Overseas Executive. “Our stable 8 – 12 MP quality live streaming will give you the same excitement like watching it live from the playoffs venue,” Zhao added.

Squads’ ranking quickly shifted as some of the teams leveled up their strategy to secure a high score in the first round of the playoffs. Team Savage.ROX of Mineski Infinity Taft and Team Comeback of Mineski Infinity Morayta both finished 1st from a 9th place finish during the eliminations, while Team Youngblood of Mineski Infinity Cubao remained undefeated.

The 45 teams will continue their quest in safeguarding a spot for the finals and a chance to represent the Philippines in the Rules of Survival Southeast Asia tournament.

Watch the exciting and the exclusive broadcast of the tournament in www.nimo.tv/rosph

Download the Nimo TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here.

About NiMO TV

Nimo TV is a leading global platform that allows millions of gamers from all around the world to play and broadcast their games to other like-minded players building a community of players, gamers, and fans that drive conversation, and allows peer-to-peer rewards and recognition. Utilizing a high-quality interactive technology, audiences can interact with streamers, and gain access to exclusive esports events and tournaments, along with unprecedented access to the top streamers from across the region.

Spread radiance this Christmas season with 100% Pearl Coix

2017-12-15T23:07:00.000+08:00

MAHALAGANG PAALALA: ANG 100% ORGANIC PEARL COIX AY HINDI GAMOT AT HINDI DAPAT GAMITING PANGGAMOT SA ANUMANG URI NG SAKIT.

Christmas is a time of love and spreading happiness. The holiday celebration provides us with joy and wonder. With the season comes parties, get togethers, and the inescapable year-end closing work by the end of the month. All these activities can take its toll on our bodies, draining our energy and vibrancy as deadlines get the better of us.

Yet with all the demands of the season, one must still look good and feel great. Looking radiant and feeling grace under pressure is a must. With the 100% Organic Pearl Coix, you can achieve this and help others too by giving them the gift of radiance.

One of Japan’s most trusted nutraceutical companies, Fine Japan Co. Ltd. has researched and developed the 100% Organic Pearl Coix which contains pure pearl coix powder extract that helps attain good healthy and brightened white skin. For over four decades of research and development in food supplements, Fine Japan Co. Ltd. took over five years of development for the 100% Organic Pearl Coix.

The production of this supplemental drink is still unrivalled up to today and the 100% organic Pearl Coix is one of their products that guarantee results for a youthful, radiant white and supple skin through its components that make it a complete supplement daily. It’s great in helping remove pimples too without spending tons of cash on topical solutions. 100% Organic Pearl Coix is the secret regimen of Japanese women, and it will be for Filipinas too.

100% Organic Pearl Coix is a ready-to-drink nutraceutical product. One sachet of 100% Organic Pearl Coix powder can be mixed with your favorite beverage, whether it is tea, milk or coffee. It is good to taste if mixed with just drinking water. It is highly soluble and easy to digest because of FINE Japan’s patented process that transforms adlay seeds into fine powder-like form that comes conveniently in sachets. One sachet helps give you a boost of energy and look-good confidence needed to take on the last minute presentations at work and finishing those reports right on the deadline, even as you party all night.

Christmas is not just a time for spreading love but also a time to spread radiance. 100% Organic Pearl Coix is the perfect lasting gift for your friends at work for brightened white, beautiful skin.

For more information, visit www.HyC150.com; like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HyC150); follow us on Twitter #HyC150 or Instagram @HyC150, or call (02)546-7297, (02)861-6298, or 0917-7750779. 100% Organic Pearl Coix is now available in Watsons stores nationwide, online at Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph), or at the HyC online store with free delivery nationwide.

Bring your younger body back!

2017-12-05T08:58:00.001+08:00

Aging is a natural process where the human body manifests signs of countless years and experiences that it has lived through. It is noticeable through numerous aspects in the person’s body; it can be seen in the mentality, personality and health of a person.

But most of the time, aging takes its toll on a person’s physical attributes. Undergoing circumstances that wither or exert the skin more than its normal capacity can cause it to lose its firmness.

The main cause of skin aging is collagen loss from the dermis, which reaches up to 1% every year in an adult’s life cycle. Strenuous activities and harsh products that damage the skin adds to the deterioration of the elements needed to maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin.

EndyMed’s 3Deep Skin Science addresses this issue with its 3Deep Radiofrequency (RF) whose main function in the aesthetic market is to rejuvenate, tighten and resurface skin that has been damaged or altered through the appearance of cellulite, wrinkles and lax skin.

Laser and intense pulse light (IPL) has been successfully used in hair removal and treatment of brown spots. However, the procedure is not capable of penetrating deep into the skin and this results in limited use for skin tightening. Radiofrequency waves, on the other hand, penetrate the skin more efficiently than light and are effective regardless of skin color.

Collagen remodeling

The technology behind the product lies in the electromagnetic spectrum. It has been discovered that heating the dermis until it reaches 52°C to 55°C will trigger fibroblasts in the body to produce and build new collagen fibers—this process is called Collagen remodeling. The temperature of the dermis can be identified once the epidermis reaches a temperature of 40°C to 42°C.

3Deep possesses six RF sources, wherein the polarity can be manipulated, for a wider and more concise treatment that goes deeper into the skin. The device boasts of safety with the features of a motion sensor that emits pulses only when in use; a tissue contact sensor that emits pulses only on contact with skin; and real-time impedance, which can be adjusted to fine-tune the treatment’s parameters according to skin properties.

EndyMed’s 3Deep offers treatments for skin laxity, body contouring, body tightening, circumference reduction, cellulite reduction and minimization of stretch marks to revitalize and transform your skin into a better version of itself.

With EndyMed’s products, the years will be erased from your skin as you relive youth you once had while keeping it in check with a balanced diet and regular exercise to help the skin’s firmness as well as its glow.

You may avail Endymed on Vine Holistic Medical Aesthetics at Unit 2H Mezzanine Level THE GRAND HAMPTONS TOWER II 1ST Avenue Corner 31ST Street BGC Taguig City, you may also like Vine Holistic Medical Aestheticshttps://www.facebook.com/vinea esthetics.bgc/, and Visit the newewst Vine Holistic Medical Aesthetics clinic locatedSuite 2019, Phoenix Wellness Lounge, Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila.

Be Your Own Cake Boss

2017-09-09T11:11:00.005+08:00

For home bakers, the kitchen is a holy ground where wonderful and tasty treats are created. But if you wish to be a baking pro and a kitchen boss, it is important to have tools that are efficient, durable and practical.

Just like the professional bakers, you can make delicious treats at home with the right skills, ingredients and the best baking tools.

The Cake Boss Bakeware Collection will make your kitchen stand out even more. Designed by Chef Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. of the American reality TV show “Cake Boss,” the merchandise are patterned after the baking tools used in the popular show. If you are a fan of the reality show, owning this set of equipment will make you feel like a cake boss too.

Since the products are designed by a chef, you are assured that each item is meticulously crafted to suit your baking needs. Cake Boss products are not just efficient but also practical. These products are durable and can last long without constant replacement. Cheap counterparts or other brands may cost less but these products can easily wear out and you will eventually end-up spending more.

Aside from efficiency and durability, the Cake Boss Bakeware Collection is an eye candy with their colorful products like bowls, measuring spoons and cups, designed in playful hues.

Cake Boss also offers a wide range of tools needed for preparing, mixing, rolling, baking, cutting and decorating. The collection includes a cookbook stand, measuring cups and spoons, bowls, whisks, scraper, pins, pans, design cutters, cake turntable, icing bags, tips, cake kits, spatula and more.

Baking requires careful preparation and measurement of ingredients. This is where the cookbook stand and the special spatula come in handy. By using the Cake Boss cookbook stand, you can safely place your recipe at the perfect spot where you can easily check the next step or the ingredients needed. The cookbook stand is made of metal with durable coating, making it rust-resistant and easy to clean.

Meanwhile, the Cake Boss spatula is like no other. It comes with conversion table for your convenience because every ingredient in baking must be measured correctly.

The Cake Boss pans and cupcake molders are heavy and sturdy, so you are sure that these will last for a long time. Your baked treats will come out in perfect shape because these pans do not easily buckle or collapse when heated.

The fun side (and probably the hardest part) of baking is the decorating process. Putting icing on the cake may be the last step but it can make or break your dessert masterpiece. But fret not, with Cake Boss icing tips and bag, the task becomes easier and less messy. You can choose from various tips and easily switch from one design to another. Just unscrew the tip and place another one without changing the bag. The tip is tightly secured and screwed, so you won’t need to worry about spilling or damaging the bag especially when applying pressure as you squeeze.

Cake Boss makes baking a fun experience. Once you start you wouldn’t want to stop. With Cake Boss, you will truly be the master and the cake boss of the kitchen.

Cake Boss baking supplies are available at True Home (Robinsons Magnolia and Greenbelt) and True Value (Shangri-La Plaza, Alabang and Rockwell). It is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Much Prosperity Trading International, Inc. (MPTII), one of the best suppliers and distributors of quality houseware products in the country for over 50 years.

For more information, product details and promos, visit the official Facebook page – Cake Boss Bakeware PH and Instagram - @cakebossbakewareph. For inquiries, you can email inquiry@much.com.ph or visit mptii.ph.

Be Your Own Cake Boss

2017-09-09T11:11:00.003+08:00

S.A.M.’s Way of Getting Kids to Learn and Love Math

2017-06-14T14:28:00.000+08:00

Filipino kids are no different from their peers in many parts of the world who feel intimidated by math. As it is an exact science, there is no way to go around it but face it head on. But Filipino kids can now tackle math problems with relative ease - with the entry of Seriously Addictive Mathematics or S.A.M. into the local scene.

Founded in 2010 by Samuel Chia and Lau Chin Loong, S.A.M is a multi-awarded international Singapore math enrichment program trusted by thousands of parents in 16 countries all over the world. A graduate of the National Institute of Education in Singapore, Chin Loong created the curriculum of S.A.M. and consulted Marshall Cavendish, a provider for academic resources and publishing company of some of the Singapore Math textbooks used in the Philippines, to ensure that kids receive world class materials. Enrich Asia was the one who brought S.A.M. here in the Philippines, after searching the globe for the best educational program that will be useful to kids.

Many children are usually intimidated when a new method of instruction is presented to them. But the people behind S.A.M. can vouch for how effective the program is vis-a-vis traditional math.

S.A.M. is unique because it does not spoon feed a child. In contrast, S.A.M. inculcates independent learning, diligence and discipline as it harps on conceptual understanding and critical thinking. Traditional math, on the other hand, focuses on memorization or repetition of formulas. With problem solving at the core of S.A.M.’s teachings, the program does not just aim to acquire and apply math concepts and skills, it also helps a child resolve non-routinary, open-ended and real-life situations.
In Traditional Math, children are usually taught the hows- like how to add, subtract, multiply and divide. With S.A.M., what they are taught are the whys before the hows. It explains to the child first why there is a need to “carry” in addition or why there is a need to “borrow” in subtraction.

Traditional math also immediately tackles abstract ideas- using symbols and jargons while S.A.M. moves from a concrete then to a visual and pictorial presentation of concepts before getting into abstractions. The program Filipino kids have grown accustomed to focuses on mathematical procedures and formulas. S.A.M., on the other hand, zeroes in on conceptual understanding of topics so students would know how the procedures came to be which is needed to help them discover the formulas on their own. In conventional math, pure equations are used to solve word problems. In S.A.M. the bar-model approach is employed. This allows a student to develop their visualization skills which they would need in solving complex word problems without using algebra.

The Classroom Experience, conducted by Certified S.A.M Trainers, engages students with dialogue, probing questions, props, games and a healthy dose of encouragement. The idea is to make learning fun and memorable through an array of interactive experiences. During this engagement time, S.A.M.’s trainers also take the opportunity to evaluate how the student is coping with his work, his rate of progress and his level of motivation. By assessing each and every student’s learning ability, the trainer can adjust their mentoring approach to suit the needs of the student- so the pace is neither too fast nor too slow. Each student receives a personalized learning plan so that the student can learn at his or her own pace and ability. S.A.M Trainers understand that their role is not just to instill Mathematical knowledge in students, but to also inculcate the right learning attitude and self-discipline in them, in preparation for their future.

PHILIPPINE INSURANCE CODE ANNOTATED

2017-05-18T09:07:00.002+08:00

The 5^thEdition of the Philippine Insurance Code Annotated by underwriting consultant Lohel A. Martirez is now available!

The work is based on the Philippine Insurance Code (Presidential Decree No. 612) which was extensively amended by Republic Act no. 10607--- and includes universally accepted insurance principlesin Life & Non-Life, leading decided cases, and good customs of the industry.

Carefully selected reference materials from various sources both here and abroad were studied and explained, in a manner and style understood on first reading.

Martirez has served the insurance industry for more than five decades in various capacities both in the home offices and the field, as Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer and other previous managerial positions. He was also Annotator of the Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA); Court of Appeals Reports Annotated (CARA); Philippine Reports Annotated (PRA); and as Editorial Staff Member of the Supreme Court Decided Cases Quick Index Digest. All his works are published and distributed by Central Book Supply, Inc. nationwide.

To order a copy, you may contact Central Books at tel. no. (02) 372-3550 loc. 31 or email info@central.com.ph.

MATT MASON FURNITURE OPENS 2ND BRANCH IN SILANG, CAVITE

2017-05-13T12:53:00.002+08:00

Silang, Cavite witnessed the rise of yet another commercial triumph at the grand opening of the second Matt Mason Furniture branch located along Aguinaldo highway last 31 March. The event proved to be a rousing success coupled with the unveiling of the brand’s 2017 furniture collection and the launching of the 2017 edition of the Modern Movables Magazine.

“My vision for the collection was for it to be something classic and can seamlessly blend with nature. Natural elements such as exposed wooden frames in sofas provide a balance and effortless character to my furniture," said Mike Yu, owner of Matt Mason at the grand opening of his showroom.

The event was also graced by several Filipino artists Nikulas Lebajo, Lerma Julian and Owie Chiong -- whose commissioned artworks provided a stunning accent to each piece of the furniture collection. Beautifully curated pieces from Pizzaro and Conmigo also starred in the show.

“It’s definitely surreal to be a part of this growing brand, it never ceases to astonish. I look forward to seeing Matt Mason live up to its full potential,” according to Julian.

The first Matt Mason Furniture showroom in Silang, Cavite situated along Tagaytay-Sta. Rosa road opened back in 2014 and has gone through a transformation that can only be described as having revolutionized bespoke furniture-making in the area.

"We're trying to evolve the brand to a point where it can compete globally. Perhaps what’s most distinctive with Matt Mason is that we can do a whole range of furniture designs that we can customize to suit the discerning and dynamic tastes of our clientele. Our edge right now is we don't constrain ourselves with just one design- it’s universal,” Yu said.

Apart from a unique design aesthetic, the brand also sets itself apart when it comes to their philosophy that longevity and durability must be a primary consideration in furniture making.

"When I design the furniture, I don’t just look at the design - it must also be sturdy and durable. I want to be able to make furniture that you can pass on to your descendants. That's why our tagline is 'Designed for Life,' "he said.

Despite being one step ahead of the local competition, Yu sees a road of challenges for the Matt Mason furniture brand as it sets its sights on the international arena.

“I think the biggest question now is how do we make unique designs that are also universally appealing? We know that even with the positive feedback from our clientele we simply cannot rest on our laurels and become complacent - we must continually challenge ourselves and the brand to grow, evolve, and stay responsive to the demands of our market,” he added.

Matt Mason furniture sees itself taking its expansion project to the seat of Europe’s vibrant furniture scene that is Copenhagen, Denmark. "Matt Mason is a local brand but we are trying to make it global. With all our clients’ patronage and support for the brand, I certainly hope we’ll be able to make it in a few years’ time," he ended.

Midea and Solane to bring more cooking at home

2017-03-07T10:22:00.000+08:00

Midea, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, took part in Solane’s Dealers’ Convention held at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Midea has been providing Filipino households with home solutions that are surprisingly friendly and convenient. Solane, on the other hand, has always been a household name for a long time and it has provided many Filipino homes the enjoyment of having to cook their meals for the whole family.

At the event, Midea gave raffle prizes— an Induction Cooker, a 20L Digital Microwave Oven, and a 20L Manual Microwave Oven— to Solane dealers and distributors. The two brands have sealed a promo partnership that every household would enjoy. Midea recently added a new product to their lineup of kitchen appliances that could make any home a center for feasts and many other gatherings. They have 3 new gas range models that are meant to bring out the chef in every family member.

Midea has two 50cm gas ranges –one with 4 gas burners and a 58L oven, like drum cymbals check it out at GuitarCenter, and another that has 3 gas burners, a hotplate, and a 58L oven. The last one is a 60cm gas range with 4 gas burners and a 65L oven. Anyone in the family who loves to cook and bake will enjoy this gas efficient and stylish gas range in their kitchens. Filipinos are known for the heavy loads they put on their gas ranges whenever they have a gathering or a party, Midea ensures that their gas ranges have the durability to withstand the test of Filipino-style cooking.

One of their models, which has the hotplate, is ever ready whenever you run out of cooking gas. This hotplate allows consumers to cook their meals just by using electricity, and knowing that it is made by Midea, they can be sure that it will not cost much on their electric bill. And with Midea and Solane working hand in hand in giving Filipinos more enjoyment in cooking, the two have partnered for a promo that would provide families with more gas to use in cooking.

For every purchase of one of Midea’s new gas ranges, the customers could get a gift cheque that gives them one free Solane gas tank, which they can claim from any registered Solane outlets or distributors.
Now more families can enjoy more cooking at home and more feasts for their friends and loved ones. The promo will run later in March.
For more information on Midea’s products check out their website at http://midea.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ MideaPhilippines.

A more harmonious home for the New Year

2017-01-22T21:55:00.003+08:00

At the start of the year, one of the most common things people would want to do is make a promise, a resolution that they would have to do to make better versions of their lives and of themselves. Some make a list of things they would want to do and several goals they would want to achieve, while others are taking it one resolution at a time, fulfilling the most feasible goals before moving up to those bigger ones.

Having and maintaining a more harmonious home is most definitely one of those things that most people would want. The world’s leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, Midea has a number of home solutions that could make any home chore easier for everybody. And they have appliances that could suit the need of homes in all shapes and sizes. These include homes of young professionals living independently in their condominium units, quiet abodes of families growing their nests in gated communities, and large vacation homes in the country side. A yuppie who is doing pretty well on his career and would want to make his new flat a more livable space could choose from a number of small appliances from Midea. The Induction Cooker is perfect for the condo unit. It is safe with its flameless heating and Auto Safety shut off feature which automatically cools off the cooker. It cooks 40% faster than a conventional electric stove and this Quick Cooking locks in the nutrients in the food for a heathier cooking. It also saves 37% on electrical consumption compared to other conventional electric stoves, which is very friendly to one’s budget. A couple with a growing family would definitely need some help with some of their chores, most especially with laundry. Midea has the Full Auto Washing Machine that washes clothes with just a push of a button, but only spending just Php 1 for a complete wash, rinse, and dry cycle. This would be very helpful for homemakers who have kids to look out for, along with a ton of wash loads to attend to, because they don’t need to worry much anymore. The Smart Sensors in Midea’s Full Auto Washing Machine set the right amount of water and right amount of time of washing based on the laundry load, which makes it easier to use and results to saving 37% on water consumption. Bigger homes or vacation homes in the country side may also need home solutions that would make living more comfortable, complementing the tranquility of the rural environment. A good warm shower can definitely ease up some stress and tension from the body. A Midea Water Heater will be a perfect addition to any vacation home in the province. It has a Quick Warm Heating Element that instantly heats water at a preferred temperature that gives instant comfort in seconds. Its Safety Sensors ensure not only the comfort in taking a shower but also the safety in their use. All of these home solutions from Midea are just a few of the numerous products they have in their lineup. Homemakers and single individuals building their homes could find other appliances from Midea that suit the needs of their home, or watch out for the latest they would offer. By having home solutions from Midea, people who are living in their own preferred and dream spaces, may it be big or small, will feel positive changes in how they live their everyday lives— having more time for themselves and the family, without the usual stress. For more information on Midea’s products check out their website at http://midea.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.

Look good with fairer, supple skin at any age

2017-01-13T13:03:00.001+08:00

There is perhaps one thing agreed upon by everyone in the world, and that is we all want to live a long healthy life, while looking good at the same time. Many people say that age is just a number, and that can only be true if you feel good in and out.

There is no shortcut to staying healthy and looking beautiful, but it is not an impossible task. With proper diet, right amount of sleep, exercise, and health supplements, you are on your way to achieving youthful beauty regardless of your age.

Early this month, a revolutionary beauty supplement was launched at Shangri-La EDSA, much to the delight of many beauty enthusiasts. The 100% Organic Pearl Coix, a product manufactured by Fine Japan Co. Ltd., has come to give you that supple fair skin you have been longing for. It is sourced from the adlay plant, which has been used for medicinal purposes since the olden times.

With its pure and potent organic ingredients, it makes the skin smoother, smoother and more radiant.

An avid supporter of organic supplements is TV host, author and beauty pageant titlist Cory Quirino, who talked about wellness during the launch of 100% Organic Pearl Coix. She says we are walking around with three ages: age indicated on your birth certificate, biological age (how healthy are you), and your psycho-social age (how young or old you feel), and it is up to us which age we choose as our own age.

“We can no longer run after time. Time waits for no one. So how do we do it?”

The search for the fountain of youth is a never ending task for the many. Quirino says the existence of the fountain of youth is real, quoting a phrase from the book of Deepak Chopra “Ageless Body, Timeless Mind.” “Look to the land where no one is old. It is nowhere but in yourself,” the book says. To feel and look young, Quirino explains that you must start from within.

First, you must let go of stress. “If you address the problem of stress, you can boost the immune system. When you do that, your hormones are up. If you feel good, you will look good. That is a non-negotiable law of wellness,” she says.

Second, choose to be happy and be kind to your body. She says that happiness is connected to a person’s entire composition: body, mind, spirit. “What the brain is thinking will affect the body. Look in the mirror every morning and tell yourself how beautiful you are. Be thankful for another day because a new ‘today’ is a gift. That is why it is called ‘present.’ Practice the virtue of gratitude. Stop comparing yourself to others. You don’t know what set of problems they have with their own lives,” Quirino relates.

Third, forgive your enemies. “Let go of the excess baggage. When you overburden your body, you also overburden your mind and heart,” she notes.

Lastly, her golden rule in wellness: change your lifestyle and embrace the organic life. In the world of technological breakthrough, traditional health and beauty regimens teach us that going back to basics and sticking to organic ways is better.

“I am so eager and passionate to know about the new things that are discovered, only to realize that the new breakthroughs really are based and founded on old traditions. Adopt organic regimens that can help you from the inside as well. Embrace a wellness lifestyle by being good to yourself today.”

Distributed in the Philippines by BrightRay Enterprises, this product will surely keep you glowing in no time. This ready-to-drink nutraceutical product comes in sachets. Just mix it with water or your favorite beverage and let it do its wonders on your skin.

If you want an all-natural product, like schecter bass, check it out at MusiciansFriend.com that can help you achieve that youthful-looking skin, 100% Organic Pearl Coix can be your ally in your quest for beauty. So what are you waiting for? Look radiant, regal and beautiful!

Be a wise spender during the holidays

2016-12-20T14:59:00.003+08:00

You just got your much-awaited 13th month pay. You’re happy and very much eager to spend it on some things you’ve been longing to do—or buy—a couple of months earlier.

But hold your horses! As with any other things in this world, money will also disappear and will simply go to waste if you don’t spend it wisely. Temptations abound during the holidays so it’s best to think of ways on how to use your precious 13th month pay efficiently and wisely. You don’t want to end up with an empty wallet right after receiving your bonus, don’t you?

The Philippine Association of Legitimate Service Contractors (PALSCON), the country’s biggest group of service contractors that have provided decent and quality work to many Filipinos, said many fall to their impulses, especially those who will get their 13th month pay the first time. “It’s all about a bit of planning, knowing priorities when it comes to spending. I’ve seen many of our employees who go excited of becoming a ‘one-day millionaire’ once they lay their hands on their money, then feel sad once all of it are gone and they’ll ask themselves ‘what happened there?’” explains Rhoda Caliwara, President of PALSCON.

So it’s really best to sit down and think of what to do first with your bonus while it’s not yet with you, says Caliwara. That way, you’ll have a clear mind of what to do and how to do it when it comes to spending your hard-earned money. In short, plan.

The first thing to do is save, using part of the bounty as part of a savings fund that can hopefully earn enough via time deposits or special investment funds. These funds can help through times when spending on things such as tuition fee payments for the kids or even for a possible business venture.

You can also minimize your debt profile by paying them off, Caliwara said, though not really paying all of it in one go. It’s best to pay it a bit so as not to accrue on interest. It works for those with credit cards who pare down their expenses and at the same time pay their interest on time.
Aside from a possible business venture for those who may have an entrepreneurial mindset, allocating part of the bonus for use in special investment instruments, real-estate or even a family or personal car can be options, but first check if going into these investment choices is feasible given your financial capabilities. Evaluate. Assess. Rethink.

You can even save some of your bonus to build up emergency funds for unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, whether your own or a family member, house repairs after a storm or disaster, or even for fixing your car after a sudden breakdown. There can be lots of other things you can put your saved money to good use. As they say, you can never tell if and when an emergency happens so it’s best to be ready.

But most of all, don’t forget about yourself. You can save some as a personal treat after being hard at work for a year and spending countless hours toiling in labor. You can never be accused of being a spendthrift if you want to enjoy on some things and be pampered. Treat it as a reward so you won’t feel deprived, more of a “me” time when it comes to your hard-earned money. You definitely deserve it.

“At PALSCON, we encourage our members to teach their employees the basics of financial literacy. It’s hard to get a job these days and even harder to earn decent pay so teaching their employees about spending wisely, especially during the holidays, is a good way of showing we care for our employees’ welfare. They should learn to preserve their riches for anything that can happen in the future. It’s all about being prepared—and being wise,” explains Caliwara.

For more about PALSCON, visit www.palscon.org or go to their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/palscon.ph or Twitter, twitter.com/palscon1987.

Last minute Christmas shopping tips

2016-12-06T19:41:00.002+08:00

No matter how prepared people are with their shopping list, being caught in the Christmas rush is quite inevitable. People usually have very long lists of items that need to be ticked off and obviously only very little time to do all the shopping because doing it after work only gives just a few hours of mall time. Also, thinking of what to give to relatives and friends could pose a challenge, because of their varied tastes. To avoid giving similar gifts from the past year, even giving the same thing all over again is one of the most challenging tasks while coming down on ones list too.

Shopping for gifts as early as a few weeks before December helps in trimming down the long list of things to buy. Shopping whenever there is a chance also helps ease some stress before the rush comes in. Another thing that helps is knowing the people on the Christmas list very well, because it would be easier to think of gifts that they really want or need, for work or in their homes. Asking for wish lists is another thing to practice nowadays. The people on the receiving end would feel special and loved after they tear apart the wrappers, revealing something they have been wanting or needing for the longest time.

The worlds leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, Midea suggests some gift ideas that may be options on somebodys Christmas list. Midea only offers home solutions that make every household task easy and surprisingly user-friendly. Midea has a wide range of appliances that would best fit any holiday kitchen set-up or theme of any home.

The first one on Mideas suggested gift items this Christmas is its Induction Cooker. It fits right for family and friends who are condo-dwellers. It is safe around children with its flameless heating function and Auto Safety shut off feature which automatically cools off the cooker. It cooks 40% faster than a conventional electric stove and this Quick Cooking locks in the nutrients in the food for heathier cooking. It also saves 37% on electrical consumption compared to other conventional electric stoves. It would be great if those who will get this as a gift will cook next years Christmas feast with it.

For those people who are always on the go, it would be beneficial for them to get Mideas lineup of Mechanical and Digital Microwave Ovens as gifts for Christmas. Not only could it cook food in seconds, its quick cooking feature is very health-friendly as it retains most nutrients in food. And at the same time, people consume 10% less fat compare to conventional frying. Mideas microwave ovens are also energy-saving appliances because it only uses up Php 1 worth of electricity for 3 minutes of cooking.

If somebody is feeling more generous, they could give Mideas Digital Multi Cooker / Pressure Cooker as a gift to their relatives or friends who are in love with cooking. It easily cooks all the toughest ingredients to perfection. With its Thermal Circulation Technology, it ensures the even distribution of heat in the pot which cooks every ingredient evenly. Its very user-friendly 12 pre-programmed functions also cut out the work for everyone in a very busy kitchen. It operates with 7 levels of pressure for quick cooking which locks in all the nutrients in the food for heathier eating. And Mideas 10-Dimensional Protection System ensures safety during cooking. It would be a very helpful kitchen help during the Christmas feast and for other celebrations.

Giving gifts that are useful and home-friendly solutions to the people who matter in ones life may be the best thing to offer this season of giving and Midea extends its giving hand to its customers by helping them out this season and for any other occasion.

It is now possible to get these home solutions at their doorsteps. Midea home solutions could be bought online through their retail partners Abensons and Robinsons. This definitely takes away the challenge of lugging items on the way home.

We understand that most of us always get caught up in the Christmas rush, especially when all the bazaars pop up and Christmas sale offers go mad with their prices, Phillip Trapaga, General Manager of Midea said. What we want to gift to our consumers this season is the joy in giving and knowing that they have given a home solution to their loved ones. And I think that makes the gesture more beautiful. Plus, they could shop through the internet which helps them avoid a tedious shopping experience.

For more information on Mideas products check out their website at http://midea.com.ph and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.

Tutuban Center launches Tutuban Center Home Club

2016-03-03T20:23:00.000+08:00

Tutuban Center, Manila’s bargain shopping destination, recently established the Tutuban Center Home Club (TC Home Club) as part of its community development activities.

TC Home Club seeks to empower women of today, especially the underprivileged ones living within the Tutuban Center community and nearby cities with little or no education, to gain the confidence of facing challenges in life when raising a family. The club will seek these mothers and reach out to them by providing a venue for trainings and seminars to help them develop and discover specific skills they may have to become a possible source of livelihood.

The 3-hour training sessions started last February 5, 2016 and will run every Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. until March 11, 2016 at the Tutuban Center Food Court located at the 3rd floor of Tutuban Center Centermall and at Tutuban Center TMX exhibition center.

During the initial session, the mothers underwent training sessions to learn how to become a massage therapist, barista, manicurist/pedicurist, haircutter, or even how to make sweet treats like “pastillas.” Training was provided by representatives from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority or TESDA. Attendees were also handed out TC Home Club shirts, ID cards, and other peripherals, including eco-bags.

Next training sessions will teach women from different backgrounds how to become entrepreneurs, cosmetics/make-up application, even vital tips on parenting and other important topics.

To join TC Home Club, participants must show a Barangay Clearance, ID and duly accomplished TC Home Club registration form at the Tutuban Center Marketing Office located near the Tutuban Center Food Court. Also, this event would not be possible without Smart Communications, Inc., DKT Health, Inc., Torque Philippines, Robinsons Supermarket, Department of Health – Commission on Population, TESDA, Kalye Negosyo and HBC.

“We hope more women will join our training sessions because it will definitely help them be more self-reliant as they face life’s challenges. We invite them to attend because they will definitely learn here. And if these initial sessions prove successful, we can hopefully extend this program for the whole year,” says Ms. Sylvia Tecson, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Tutuban Properties, Inc. (TPI).

Tutuban Center is located along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight. Visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TutubanCenter, follow our Twitter and Instagram accounts @TutubanCenter for more details.

7 Amazing hotel hacks for a smart traveler

2016-01-06T01:04:00.002+08:00

When traveling, it's important that you have to equip yourself with enough knowledge to survive. You don't need McGyver's skills, just use your resourcefulness and these 7 amazing hotel hacks.

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#1 Use ANY card to keep the aircon on while you're out of the room

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#2 Body lotion can be a good alternative for shoe polish

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#3 Put phone inside glass for louder alarm

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#4 Charge phone via the television

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#5 Hair conditioner as shaving cream

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#6 For smelly jeans, put it in the freezer overnight

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#7 For smelly dirty laundry, throw in a scented soap to mask the smell

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Tutuban Center honors Gat Andres Bonifacio on his 152nd birthday

2015-12-01T13:42:00.000+08:00

Tutuban Center, the shopping site where you can buy almost anything from RTW to good cheap electric guitars, honored one of the country’s most recognized heroes, Gat Andres Bonifacio, via a solemn wreath-laying ceremony held today at the Bonifacio marker site fronting Tutuban’s main building to commemorate the celebrated hero.

(From L-R) Engr. Ted Mosquito, AVP for Safety & Compliance, Tutuban Properties, Inc.; Sylvia Tecson, VP for Leasing & Marketing, Tutuban Properties, Inc.; Carminda Arevalo, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, National Historical Commission of the Philippines and Obet Asilo, Councilor of 1st District of Manila.

How to prepare for the winter season?

2015-11-26T14:03:00.001+08:00

Due to El Nino in some parts of the world, many regions in the US will be experiencing above average colder temperatures this winter. So, it's best to buckle up and make yoursef comfortable when this season approaches.

If you are looking for online shops on social media which particularly offers top quality winter products, we know of this fanpage where you can find the most trusted Cozy Winters Reviews.

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They have a wide array of products for the family like heated gloves or this 4 in 1 jacket that will keep you cozy and comfortable when the temperature drops. Their heated bedding is also a must try during cold nights. And their latest, the NEW USB warmgear powered by USB powerbank.
Aside from the clothing, they also have boot dryers and other things for your household, pets and storage.

With all these great offerings, it will surely make your winter blues away.

The search is on for the first Modele Philippines

2015-10-31T17:23:00.002+08:00

An anonymous mannequin doesn’t become a cover girl overnight, nor does a boy next door become a runway gentleman the next day. An unknown or inexperienced model needs all the honing, polishing and nurturing on the rudiments of modeling that he or she can get to make it big in the industry.

Fortunately for newbies, an undertaking envisioned to be the most glamorous, most prestigious and game-changing modeling contest in the country, Modèle Philippines, will be presented by the Zen Institute with A Concept as producers, legendary designer/model discoverer Renee Salud at the helm. The contest will be in partnership with the country’s most esteemed models’ guild, the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP).

Modèle Philippines will conduct a nationwide screening process, from the cities to the hinterlands, to discover and mentor aspiring or experienced models with immense potential to become the next Filipino model archetype and influence the course of professional modeling in the Philippines. It is also PMAP’s first foray into modeling contests after 28 years of existence.

The contest aims to attract “premium” candidates through handsome cash prizes, upgraded non-cash prizes, talent contracts, product endorsements, plus automatic membership into the elite circle of models that is the PMAP. Girls must at least be 5’8 tall with a waistline of 24 inches, while the boys must at least be 5’11 tall.
Go-see judges shall narrow down the list to 10 male and 10 female model-aspirants competing for the title They will join modeling greats and PMAP alumni such as Tina Maristela Ocampo, Marina Benipayo, Tweetie de Leon, Apples Aberin, Patty Betita, Phoemela Baranda, Rissa Mananquil and many iconic others.

The competition is unique in the sense that the stalwarts of modeling – all luminaries of PMAP -- will serve as mentors to the contestants. Model mentors from the ranks of PMAP will be matched to each of the candidates.

The competition will have four preliminary “challenges.” Each challenge is to be preceded by a master class to be conducted by a fashion luminary (model, photographer, stylist, director, etc.). These are the Catwalk Challenge, the Model Look Challenge, the Face Challenge and the Body Challenge.

The first Modèle Philippines winner will receive a high level of exposure in the modeling world, the opportunity to work with the industry’s best, a one-year endorsement contract with Zen Institute, a fashion spread in a top fashion magazine, free trip to Thailand and a cash prizes.

If you have what it takes to be the first MODÈLE PHILIPPINES winner, please contact The Zen Institute at 024122528 / 024411712.

How to easily make printed linens

2015-10-20T08:35:00.000+08:00

Are you a fan of printed linens? We know it would take years before anyone could do that but guess what? You can copy such design or even do your own without having to shed a cent on your wallet. You just need to have the basic materials to do it.

Here, Margot Austin shares with us how she styled her plain white cloth to an adorable piece for her patio:

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Materials

Linen or cotton table linens
Fabric paint
Rubber or wood stamps
Acrylic stamp block
Foam stencil brush
Rotary cutting mat
Iron

Procedure:

Lay your fabric on a flat surface
Use a combination of any chosen decor of rubber stamp
Paint the face of the stamp with a foam stencil brush
Stamp your linen with the rubber stamps using only one color for a chic look
Clean the paint buildup off the stamps
Let the linens dry for one hour
Using a hot iron, press the fabric to set the paint

“Honor history, then reinvent”. Karen De Asis talks about branding at Agora Circle Conference

2015-10-02T14:57:00.002+08:00

Jack of all trades, master of everything. Marketing educator Karen V. De Asis puts a twist to the popular figure of speech with recognitions and successes in various industries under her name. This coming October 21, 2015, De Asis will be expounding on her knowledge and experience on branding in the forthcoming Agora Circle Conference hosted by the Philippine Marketing Association. The gathering, which will be held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, will see past Agora winners share their personal stories behind their winning marketing strategies.

De Asis is a name to reckon in the marketing landscape. She received the Agora Award for Marketing Education in 2003 and boasts of a long career in strategic marketing, both as a practitioner and an educator. She has extensive experience in education in graduate business schools, and, for more than 10 years, has been an adjunct faculty of the Asian Institute of Management. She has also taught at the De La Salle Graduate School of Business and Ateneo Graduate School of Business. She was the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Faculty Awardee of the De La Salle University.

As an educator, she says her Agora Award proved her relevance to the industry that she is working in.

“It’s an acknowledgement of my contribution to the industry, and because the award is along marketing education, it is also an acknowledgement from the students, the peers and, likewise, the people outside the education industry.”

She continues, “I think the judging criteria of the PMA require that you go beyond marketing theory. Usually if it’s education, you think of academic practice only. But a distinctiveness of the marketing education award of the PMA is your relevance to the industry as well. Every marketing education awardee is acknowledged by both the academe and the industry. It’s like both theory and practice. That is its essence.”

Presently, she is the chief brand strategist of MKS Marketing Consulting, with major expertise in building laggard brands to market challenger and/or market leader positions. She is also an executive business coach to a number of board of directors of family corporations challenged by new and old, recurring business issues. She writes for the Business Features Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and has authored the best-selling easy-to-read branding book, “Color Folders in the Mind: a Branding Story.”

This year’s Agora Circle Conference follows the theme “Fifty Shades of Marketing Darker.” The conference will feature the biggest names recognized by the reputable Agora Awards and will be open to members of the academe, industry professionals, and students who have an interest to the local marketing industry. Topics to be discussed will span the branding, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and technology spheres.

As a teaser to her talk, De Asis shares this bit of knowledge with marketing professionals: “What is important is reinvention, looking back at the history of your brand. You look back at history and then learn how to reinvent it across different generations. Others have a tendency to just make changes, when in fact; there is a possibility that there were good things in the past that stay relevant in the present and in the future.”

For details and reservations, visit theagora.ph. For information about the Philippine Marketing Association, visit philippinemarketing.net.ph.

10 ways to simplify your business and save on costs

2015-09-12T08:39:00.001+08:00

SIMPLIFYING business operations increases productivity, reduces costs and heightens efficiency—this allows entrepreneurs to free up and manage their time better, so they can pursue their hobbies and other passions.

“Whether you have a big enterprise or a Small and Medium Business, Globe Business has solutions for you. Our services simplify company’s processes and operations to give entrepreneurs more time to focus on their business’ prime objective and their personal pursuits,” said Manny Aligada, Head of Corporate & SME Segments, Globe Business.

Here are 10 ways to simplify business operations using products and services from Globe Business:

1. Monitor your business anytime, anywhere. Thanks to Globe Business’ WebEye, an online video surveillance system, activities in one’s business premises may be monitored, at any time, thru the Internet. The surveillance video is viewable by the business owner or top management on any Internet device: a desktop computer; laptop; mobile phone or tablet.

Any business that needs to secure its premises—hotels, restaurants, bars or resorts; factories; warehouses; retail outlets; government/law enforcement agencies; financial institutions from banks to lending businesses; moneychangers or pawnshops, etc.; hospitals and clinics; and schools—will reap tremendous benefits from this service.

2. Stay connected. The Internet plays a crucial role in businesses development as it helps companies increase their visibility as well as make their production and promotion more efficient at lower costs.

Globe Business offers Direct Internet that provides high-speed Internet access for SMEs. This reliable broadband connection provides up to 10 Mbps to help businesses accept product orders, communicate with their employees and customers, send reports in no time, and address their marketing and website needs.

Direct Internet also provides 24/7 support system to ensure that the Internet connection is reliable. This service is usually availed of businesses with provincial or international offices and those who are into business process outsourcing and financial services and professional services.

Globe Tattoo Broadband, meanwhile, gives you and your employees access to the Internet anytime, anywhere. Wherever you are in the country you can check your email, teleconference with your business partners and clients, and do your business online with this fast, “on-the-go” wireless broadband.

You can get a Tattoo Plan for as low as P499 per month.

3. Access your secured network anytime. Two Globe Business products, Virtual Private Network (VPN) Express and the Multi Protocol Label Switch (MPLS) allow business owners (or authorized personnel) to remotely access business data and connect a company's branches and company sites.

VPN lets one read company emails, upload and download files, check reports, and do other business tasks—even outside the office. This business solution ensures private, secure communication between two or more multi-site companies. It provides real-time connectivity and access to a company’s secured network. Business owners may access business data and assist colleagues, all in real time live from home or anywhere with Internet access.

VPN Express provides highly secured and efficient networking. It is useful to financing institutions; government agencies—practically any business where the head office needs to connect with company sites.

MPLS allows interconnection of systems and applications among business branches within a scalable and reliable network. It's most useful to franchised food or retail outlets; and any business whose branches need to coordinate with one another to ensure quality service to customers.

A sporting goods chain for example, may network its branches so customers are able to find a particular athletic, exercise or gym product that may be available in some branches but out of stock in others.

The MPLS has three levels of Quality of Service—Standard, Business, and Premium—to manage network traffic in a cost effective manner.

4. Manage your phone call expenses. Globe Business offers post paid plans that allow businesses choose the mobile services that best address their needs. With the packaged unlimited talk and/or texting features, subscribers can save as much as 70% per month on their mobile phone bills.

These plans include: 1) Globe Business Plus, which offers unlimited talk and texting features for as low as P499 per month; 2) Globe Business Company Capped Plans, which sets a flexible cost ceiling for a business’s mobile lines; and 3) AutoloadMAX Corporate Edition, which helps manage, schedule, and automatically reload Prepaid credits directly to employees’ cell phones; it includes the option to reload employees’ lines individually or in bulk; it may even track down the mobile phone spending of a department or individual employees.

5. Make text messaging easier and cost-efficient. If your business involves high-volume text campaigns, TxtConnect can help you send SMS blasts to your employees and customers in just one send. This service is web-based so it is easier to send SMS than regular text messaging or phone calls. It's acts like your banjo musicians friend

TxtConnect is likewise cost-efficient as it charges lower text message fees with a plan that starts at P1500 per month. Subscribing to TxtConnect results in as much as 35% in saved cost compared to the regular text messaging service charges.

6. Secure your business data. Organizing and securing your business’ vital data and ICT resources is now possible with Globe Business’ Data Center—a technologically advanced, highly secured facility built for data storage.

Data Center offers a wide range of services including co-location, dedicated service hosting, LAN-based Internet, media storage, disaster recovery seats, recovery services, and email hosting.

Any business that relies on and processes huge amounts of data—especially confidential information—like financial institutions, government agencies, hospitals, schools, hotels, resorts, restaurant chains and the like will surely benefit from this service.

Losing data in this day and age, whether due to a computer virus, deliberate hacking, spying or data theft; or computer hadware/system failure, is disastrous for business. Globe Business’ Data Center prevents such a catastrophic loss of the confidence and trust of clients and investors.

7. Install a trunk line that needs no operator. Globe Business’ Integrated Services Digital Network - Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) is an innovative solution for business voice. It provides fast, accurate data transmission over existing copper telephone wiring.

ISDN PRI is composed of 30 channels with corresponding subscriber numbers capable of both outgoing and incoming calls, providing direct connection without need to pass through an operator. ISDN PRI provides clear, digital transmission for voice and data communications.

This service is ideal for businesses that need constant communication between personnel in various departments and their customers; including hotels, hospitals, insurance companies; shipping offices; government agencies; financial institutions; call centers; mass media offices; franchised retail or food outlets and the like.

8. Keep track of your supplies. Fleet Management service offered by Globe Business is a real-time tracking system that ensures the delivery and security of products and supplies. It uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) to monitor the precise location of assets like trucks, cargo and products and determine if these arrived at their destination/delivery point on time.

Fleet Management is easy to use and accessible through any computer with Internet connection. This tracking system increases the efficiency of your deliveries, helping reduce fuel and vehicle maintenance expenses when used to determine faster routes. Manufacturing, retail, distribution and other businesses that rely on the transport of goods will benefit from this service.

Fleet Management is one of three products under Globe Business' M2M (machine-to-machine) Solutions-- a high-tech system that allows computers, machines, equipment and assets to remotely communicate and share information with other machines, people and computers. M2M Solutions are connected to the computerized Globe Business M2M Management System.

9. Manage your fixed assets remotely. Globe Business' Fixed Asset Management service allows one to monitor the functioning, operation and maintenance and security of a company's fixed assets—i.e., freezers, vendo machines, factory machinery, ATMs, computer servers, etc. This way, the productivity of such assets may be determined through their status; output projections may also be made based on the data collected from these assets.

Fixed Asset Management enables one to monitor the condition of fixed assets –whether these are working normally or showing signs of malfunction. One can also track if there are attempts to tamper, sabotage or steal these fixed assets. Alarms and alerts may also be integrated with the monitoring system.

Through Fixed Asset Management, companies minimize machine downtime by undertaking preventive maintenance based on the collected data on the machine's status. Operating costs due to frequent on-site inspections are reduced—the state of the machine may already be determined through the data obtained remotely. There is also increased protection of off-site machines.

This service is ideal for restaurants and fast food chains; vendo operators; banks; factories and other businesses engaged in manufacturing.

10. Pro-active security. Globe Business has a Security and Surveillance service that gives owners greater control over securing company sites. Security and Surveillance installs security devices (such as motion and door sensors, panic buttons) that are linked to Globe M2M Management System.

When an intruder breaks in to the secured site for example, the M2M security devices send out alerts through the computer network. This signals the system to deploy an emergency response team to deal with the threat.

The M2M Security and Surveillance system is pro-active and preventive: the security devices are always ready to activate alarms and trigger an emergency response.

All in all, Globe Business' M2M Solutions optimize the functionality and productivity of a company's machines/assets. They make business operations less costly yet more efficient. They also provide greater security and control over a company's mobile and fixed assets.

M2M Solutions are ideal for a wide range of businesses—including the food and/or service industries (restaurants, resorts, hotels, etc.); financial enterprises (banks, pawnshops, etc. ); manufacturing, distribution; practically any business that benefits from machine-to-machine networking and pro-active security.