Thursday, December 6, 2018
Citi was awarded Best Foreign Bank in the Philippines for the 20th year in a row in the FinanceAsia Annual Country Awards for Achievement.
The annual awards recognize the best financial services firms in Asia. Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed with the award (2nd from right) celebrates with (from left) Treasury & Trade Solutions head Arlene Nethercott, Markets & Securities Services head and country treasurer Paul Favila, Consumer Bank head Manoj Varma and Corporate Banking head Vikram Singh.
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| Shown here with his wife Tootsy, Sen. Sonny Angara is able to balance work, play and family time while still looking hip and cool which is definitely the perfect representation of a Blackwater man. |
If Senator Sonny Angara were a scent, he would be a cool and fresh scent with citrusy notes. With his charismatic smile, pleasing personality and a compassionate heart for women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, it’s hardly a surprise that despite setbacks in his life and career, he always comes up smelling of the proverbial roses.
But this does not only translate in his political persona. Outside the world of politics, he is just as cool a father and husband.
The young senator was truly in his element during the recent photo shoot for Blackwater where he posed with wife Tootsy. He shared, “As a father, I’m caring and playful – I like to play with my kids. I’m not much of a disciplinarian. I let them make their own mistakes because it is all part of growing up. And as a husband, I try to be supportive as much as I can and I try to be interested in what she’s doing.”
A family man through and through, he makes sure that his days off are spent with them. “My days are hectic and structured, so I prefer my weekends to be very relaxed. Sometimes we just stay home and order food or sometimes we go to the mall. Nothing too hectic!”
Basketball is his preferred form of de-stressing. Luckily, he gets to incorporate his love for the sport with his work. He is the chair of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and vice chair of the Senate sports committee. “It’s (basketball) a chance to get to see my friends and build camaraderie with my co-workers,” he said.
Aside from basketball as an exercise, getting a haircut and wearing a great scent are also his forms of self-care. “I like a nice scent. I prefer light, fresh scents that are a bit citrusy like Blackwater Aqua and Blackwater Sports 4.”
While he may have already achieved so much in his career, having sponsored and authored more than 80 laws throughout his 14 years as a legislator, he still has big dreams for himself and his family.
“I want my family to succeed. I wish for my wife to continue to succeed in her professional life. I want my son to get into a good school and I hope he keeps up with his sports activities. My daughter is thinking of a career in the arts. Whatever she wants to pursue, I will support her.”
A man who is able to balance work, play and family time while still looking hip and cool, Angara is definitely the Blackwater man.
Blackwater is the grooming line of the country’s leading cosmetics brand Ever Bilena. To learn more about Blackwater and its products, visit http://blackwater.com.ph/, and follow its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BlackwaterForMen
TRILL: Mattress in a Box, the first-ever mattress that has both a plush side and firm side, is now available in the Philippines!
This innovative mattress can simply be flipped to suit your desired support. Available in single, double, full-double, queen and king, TRILL is compactly packed in a creative and convenient 18’’x18’’x42” standard box using the latest and most advanced technology.
It is also equipped with a comprehensive manual and tools for easy unboxing, and the box even has wheels so you can easily push or drag it towards your bedroom. What’s more, TRILL: Mattress in a Box offers a 100-night trial and free delivery to anywhere in the Philippines. Experience premium comfort and convenience and order your own TRILL: Mattress in a Box, now exclusively available at https://www.trillbyuratex.com/.
Home to many natural wonders and exciting recreational activities, the Quezon Memorial Circle is one of the reasons why it is good to live in The North. Photo by Primehomes
Quezon City has become a progressive and modern metropolis where all major lifestyle hot spots are found. From diverse food scenes, to exciting shopping malls and convenient facilities and centers, it is no doubt that the city has a lot to offer to satisfy most wants, needs and luxuries.
So if you’re eyeing to move in The North, here are some things you can enjoy when you live there:
Perfect hub to satisfy the foodie in you
Living in Quezon City means having access to the country’s best restaurants and food parks. Here, the food scene is lively and interesting - always offering something new to the taste buds. If the barkada is planning to go on a budget food trip, you can book your stops at StrEat Maginhawa Food Park, Boxpark, and Z Compound. You can also take the whole family on a fancy night out at any dining options you can discover along Katipunan Avenue, Tomas Morato, Banawe Street, and Congressional Avenue.
Center of best hangout locations
Weekends are never dull when you are in The North. After a long and hectic work week, you can relax and find solitude in nature at the center of a bustling city by visiting La Mesa Ecopark, Balara Filters Park, or Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife. You can also unwind at Art in Island Museum or get tickets to the hottest concerts happening at The Big Dome. Quezon City is also home to two of the biggest television networks in the country and if you’re lucky, you can score entrances to enjoy live shows and see your favorite stars in person!
Second home of shopping enthusiasts
Shopaholics can also get their fashion fix with the abundance of shopping complexes and bargain shops in Quezon City. You can search for the trendiest items in department and high-end stores at SM North Edsa, UP Town Center, Gateway Cubao, or TriNoma. If you’re looking for the best finds under a budget, you can visit weekend bazaars in Eton Centris or explore hidden ukay-ukay stores within the city.
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| LAROSSA is an up-and-coming residential community at Capitol Hills where families can live just a stone’s throw away from all the major lifestyle spots in Quezon City. Photo by Primehomes |
Thriving academic neighborhood
Another benefit of settling down in Quezon City is that you can send your kids to some of the reputable schools in the country. From elementary to college, your child can learn from world-class institutions like Miriam College, Ateneo de Manila University, and University of the Philippines. There are also outstanding pre-schools and grade schools in the area so your child can get started on the best education.
Excellent medical and wellness centers
Quezon City keeps up to its name as the City of New Horizons as the biggest and leading medical institutions and services can also be found here. Residents can be assured that their health is put first as hospitals like St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, World Citi Medical Center, and National Kidney Center are present to service any emergency needs.
Live at the center of everything
What’s exciting about Quezon City is that it has various residential options which you can avail to have access to all the best things about the city. With its spacious area of over 161 square kilometers, the metropolis is rapidly developing more housing opportunities such as townships, high-rise condominiums, and community villages to cater to Filipinos.
At Capitol Hills, Primehomes is bringing LAROSSA to provide the perfect location where you can live at the center of all the city’s hot spots. LAROSSA is an urban sustainable community composed of mid-rise, 10-storey condominiums that are elegantly designed to provide comfort and practicality to city dwellers. It also boasts of a 3.6-hectare land that showcases one of the greenest areas in the metro while offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
So what are you waiting for? Invest in a LAROSSA property now so you can enjoy convenient and quality living where many great opportunities lie.
This Holiday season, indulge in exceptional Christmas goodies, or make your gift-giving extra special with sweet and savory treats from Discovery Suites!
Choose from a fine selection of pastries such as Christmas cookies and chocolate pralines, bottled sauces, salad dressings, and wine that is sure to delight and satisfy even the most discriminating palate.
Even better, why not give a well-curated Christmas hamper that offers the best of everything? These items are available at the Discovery Suites lobby from 11am to 7pm. For more information, call Discovery Suites at (+632) 719-8888 you may email them at food.bev@ds.discovery.com.ph.
Monday, December 3, 2018
The Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI), the prime trade organization committed to promoting responsible and home-grown micro, small and medium enterprises through franchising, will launch an activity focused on the youth called EntrepOlympics.©
The EntrepOlympics© 2018-2019 Food Edition is a competition with the aim of sparking an entrepreneurial mindset among them. It is open to senior college students taking up any business- or food-related course with food business concepts that they may want to franchise in the future.
To join EntrepOlympics©, schools are encouraged to choose their participants, whether individual or groups with maximum of five (5) members per group, with up to three (3) contestants per school. The students should be registered in the participating school, and startup capitalization for the business concept should not exceed Php 500,000. Using technology, contestants can submit their concept papers and pitch their business ideas online to the AFFI Panel of Judges. There should also be a Letter of Endorsement from the School President, plus personal profiles of each participant.
From all entries submitted online, Twenty (20) semi-finalists will be chosen, who will then participate in a 3-day Entrepreneurial Boot Camp. Fifteen (15) finalists will then be chosen to move on to the next level of competition, where each finalist will be assigned their respective AFFI coaches who will help them see their business ideas come to life and prepare them for the “testing” stage of their concepts.
After this, the finalists will then be given the opportunity to test their business ideas through actual selling of their products at various food selling hubs such as Mercato Centrale, Legaspi Sunday Market, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) trade fairs.
For the competition’s last stage, the 15 finalists will pitch their ideas to the AFFI Panel during the 3-day “AFFI Franchise and Business Expo” in February 2019 and showcase their products with their own booths.
Criteria for selecting the winning business concept includes feasibility, franchisability, concept uniqueness, optimization of the startup capital, financial viability, and presentation impact.
Five (5) grand finalists will be chosen among the Top 15. The 4th to 1st placers will receive plaques and medals, AFFI membership certificate, eligibility to participate in AFFI learning events, free 4-square meter booth at the 18th AFFI Franchise Expo in 2020, consolation cash prize, free 1 ticket each to the 2nd AFFInity Summit and a dedicated Mentor-in-Charge. The Grand Winner, meanwhile, will receive a Seed Capital of Php 250,000, free 5 tickets to the 2nd AFFInity Summit, free 6-square meter raw booth space at the 18th AFFI Franchise Expo in 2020 and a dedicated AFFI mentor, aside from the AFFI membership and entry to AFFI learning events.
“The EntrepOlympics© is our own way of discovering young talent to go into entrepreneurship already, and what better way to start than going to the schools. This activity definitely fulfills part of our AFFI slogan ‘Para kay God, Para sa Bayan, Para sa AFFI,’ where everything we think and do are for God’s glory, our countrymen and of course, members of AFFI,” affirms AFFI President Marie Joyce Co Yu, who is also President and CEO of Trueblends Tea & Coffee.
To register for the EntrepOlympics©, visit https://tinyurl.com/EntrepOlympicsYr1 or call Ruel Miclat, Jr. (RJ), AFFI Assistant Event and Project Coordinator, at (02) 745-3237, 0917-5199837 or email info@affi.com.ph.
For more about the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc., visit http://affi.com.ph or follow them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/affiempoweringentrepreneurs, or Twitter (@AEntreps). AFFI is headquartered at the AFFI Center, Unit 406, A.N.Y. Building, #38 Timog Avenue, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City. Call AFFI at (02) 746-3237, (02) 957-8486 and (02) 504-3693, or through 0949-8890758, 0917-5182334 or 0917-5199837. You can also email AFFI at info@affi.com.ph or membership@affi.com.ph.
Here’s why you need to get Jollibee’s ‘Pineapple-Beefy, Langhap-Sarap’
Amazing Aloha Yumburger while it’s still in stores
MANILA, December 3, 2018 – The fast-food giant, Jollibee, brought back a well-loved and much-anticipated menu offering early in September—the one and only Amazing Aloha Yumburger. This irresistibly delicious burger is a seasonal menu favorite and unsurprisingly, one of Jollibee’s most successful limited time offers.
Haven’t had the chance to try it yet? Here are four reasons why you should head over to the nearest Jollibee store and say “ALOHA” to this mouthwatering sweet-savory burger.
- It brings a unique, unforgettable flavor explosion. The Amazing Aloha Yumburger’s fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, signature sweet and juicy pineapple ring, cheese, trademark 100% beef patty, and specially blended honey mustard dressing all come together so seamlessly that treating yourself to one will leave you craving for that juicy, well-balanced indulgence all over again.
- Its sweet-savory combination is a proven delicious twist. The juicy pineapple lends that unmistakable sweetness while the savory crispy bacon and the trademark 100% beef patty completes the delightful flavor explosion. Filipinos love a hint of sweetness in their meals, even the savory ones, and this Jollibee classic is one of those that always bring back fond memories. It’s a proven classic that works and keeps coming back—from 1996, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018—because people just can’t get enough of it.
- It’s Anthony Bourdain-approved. Legendary chef and storyteller Anthony Bourdain put the Amazing Aloha Yumburger in the global pop culture map when he tried it in an episode of Parts Unknown back in 2013 and hailed it a “very tasty burger”.
- It may be gone again before you can try it. The Amazing Aloha Yumburger is a seasonal menu offering, which means it may be gone soon and we’ll never know when it will be back again. Don’t let December pass you by without experiencing this one-of-a-kind ‘Aloha’ moment. You’ll miss out if you do.
Find out now what the buzz is all about. The ‘Pineapple-Beefy, Langhap-Sarap’ Amazing Aloha Yumburger is available in all Jollibee stores nationwide. For more updates and information on Jollibee’s latest product offerings, news and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
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