Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Chocoholics have more reasons to indulge. Villa Del Conte has launched a new set of mouthwatering dark chocolate flavors. The best selling chocolate Pralines are now available in White Cream Cheese Cake flavor with Amaretto Grains filling. Get the praline ball covered in thick dark chocolate and soft cream cheese made from the highest quality of milk and cheese or the luscious combo of chewy amaretto grains.
There are also two new Dragees flavors: Extra Dark Chocolate covered Pearls Bretzel, which perfectly blends sweet and salty to liven up the senses, and Extra Dark Chocolate covered roasted coffee bean that is not only aromatically pleasing but also deliciously addictive! These new decadent treats are available at all Villa Del Conte stores in Greenbelt 5, SM Megamalland Robinsons Magnolia. For bulk orders and to know more about Villa Del Conte’s indulgent creations, contact 893-2575, visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @VillaDelContePh and on Twitter: @villadelconte.
On the helm of being awarded as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award by the Filipina Women’s Network, CEO and Founding President of Faith in God Ruby Pacis Montalbo Professional and Technical Services Corporation (FIGRPMPTSC) Ruby Canteras Pacis, receives another coveted recognition as one of the 2018 Ambassadors Choice Excellence Awardee honored by the Asia Pacific Council, World Council for Excellence Award Ministry and the ACSR Humanitarian Service Ministry.
These award-governing bodies recognize exemplary practitioners who made significant contributions to their respective fields of expertise. It is divided into three major divisions, namely Asia-Pacific, World Council and lastly, the ACSR Humanitarian Servant Ministry Council. Among the 300 nominations in the South & East Asia Pacific Region-Philippines, Pacis was also selected as one of the Top 25 recipients of the 2018 Most Outstanding Model Icon for Life Coach, as well as the Outstanding Asian Achiever Icon, Leadership Excellence Business Service Provider and Model Life Coach Practitioner.
Pacis was nominated by Asian Ambassador Dr. Sandy S. Montano.
“When I received the award, my initial reaction was I cried. Because this isn’t about popularity, it’s about how I recognize my Creator for giving me the chance to maximize my skills. It’s also a recognition of the things I’ve done in the past, which I did for the glory of the Lord,” says Pacis.
FIGRPMPTSC is an Independent subcontractor/contractor authorized and registered to provide Business Process Support and Services such as HR Services, Accounting Services, Process Audit Services, Messengerial Services, Hotel and Restaurant Management Services in various industries, Property Housekeeping and Rental Services, and Technical Support and Services.
Pacis continued, “This started as a single proprietorship company in 2003. I only had Php60,000 capital back then. From then on, I had no idea what happened next. It’s really the Lord who provided everything we needed.
“I just woke up one day and realized, ‘How did this happen? We have our own building and branches all over the country.’ If it’s not for the Lord, I couldn’t have done it by myself.”
FIGRPMPTSC currently holds office in Laguna, Pampanga, NCR, and Cebu. It is its sole responsibility to comply with all existing as well as future laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the employment of top caliber employees.
“Like many others, I faced a lot of challenges when we were just starting. I felt like I was in a bottle because doing a subcontracting business in the Philippines is not easy. I would say some of the players in this industry tend to take advantage of the opportunity to gain more from their employees.
“What I committed to the Lord is to make this company a cut above the rest and to be a company that will be righteous to its employees. I would say the biggest capitalization I have with FIG is my faith in God. With His will, I can do everything even though it seems impossible to the eyes of the people.
“I went through a lot of hardships but I would say a lot of these things were beyond my capacity. The Lord is our provider of strength.”
According to Dr. Rev. Bobby Misa Brimon, Chairman of the WCEA and ACS-HSM East Asia Region, it is through these virtues that their organization acknowledged Pacis; “Being an ambassador is about taking the lead in this nation and making herself available not only to her company but also to the people.
“We are giving this recognition not only for their accomplishments but also because they have their full heart in it. Of course, everybody deserves to be an ambassador with his/her own capacity because of the grace of the Lord.”
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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| Incinerators that use the most innovative process called pyrolysis technology break down large molecules of waste, produce no smoke, smell or loud noises, and reduce carbon emission from waste transfer. |
Proper solid waste management in the Philippines remains a serious problem. In the midst of the alarming increase of garbage Filipinos generate resulting in garbage-filled streets, rivers, and drainage as well as insufficient over-burdened landfills, the country is still searching for an effective solution to waste problem.
In an effort to reduce and eventually obliterate the worsening effects of the overwhelming increase of garbage on health and environment, the government, Specifically the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is looking into smart alternatives with less environmental impact.
One such alternative is the use of incinerators. An incinerator is an equipment used for burning waste materials at high temperature until it is reduced to ash.
Depending on the type and capacity of waste, there are different kinds of incinerators: rotary kiln, which are mostly used in developed countries; grate incinerators, which use waste-to-energy technology; and liquid, gases and fumes incinerators, which are used for thermal destruction of gas and fumes and are not suitable for the incineration of solid waste.
In the Philippines, Clean air Act of 1999 banned the use of incinerator because it is believed to emit poisonous and toxic fumes. However, in 2002, DENR released a clarification on the incinerator ban in the country and wrote, “Section 20 does not absolutely prohibit incineration as a mode of waste disposal, rather only those burning process which emit poisonous and toxic fumes are banned.”
Incinerators convert municipal solid waste into a useful by-product. It uses a lot of processes to minimize the risk to health and environment. The most innovative process is the use of pyrolysis technology. Pyrolysis is coined from the Greek terms pyro or fire and -lysis or separating. It is the industrial process of breaking down large molecules of waste such as agricultural residues, scraps, tires, and non-recyclable materials into smaller molecules of gas, oil and carbon black. The common by-product of pyrolysis technology is ash which can be mixed with aggregates for construction purposes.
Many incinerators now have no smoke, no smell nor loud noises. If integrated with solid waste management, incinerators can reduce carbon emission from waste transfer, reduce cost of solid waste disposal and promote zero-waste-to-landfill.
Incinerators can be used in multiple, end-to-end solutions that provide immediate solution to complete sustainable solid waste management in the country.
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| Artist’s perspective of Parkway Corporate Center’s combinable office units averaging 36 square meters. |
The 32-storey Parkway Corporate Center is now opening its doors to investors who want to give their businesses the singular advantage of occupying a corporate space in an intelligent, green-oriented building at Filinvest City in Alabang.
For business owners, an office space which they can call their own signifies they have achieved a major corporate milestone. With its enviable location at the gateway of the garden central business district in the Metro South and state-of-the-art design features and amenities, Filinvest’s Parkway Corporate Center makes for an ideal office as it allows you to move up when you move in.
As an investor or entrepreneur, ownership lets you capitalize on your asset, as opposed to merely being a tenant. Ownership of your office space gives you the freedom to fit out and customize your unit’s amenities, depending on your business operation’s needs and specifications. Ownership also offers long-term financial advantages and investment potentials, including tax savings and better cash flow management.
With a long-term fixed-rate mortgage, you can anticipate your monthly expenditures without fear of annual rent increases or, worse, lease expiration. You continue your operations worry-free.
Parkway Corporate Center’s impressive building features and amenities are bound to attract top tenants, giving you utmost peace of mind knowing that you are dealing with reputable locators. You acquire an office unit at a low cost. Typically, you can also demand higher rent that creates increased profits. And as landbank options in major central business districts (CBDs) decrease, and with the shortage of office spaces in Metro Manila, capital values and rents are experiencing an upsurge, with multinational tenants seeking longer lease terms for up to five to 10 years, allowing for longevity of guaranteed income and the assurance of steady and continuous returns.
With Parkway Corporate Center as your business address, you get outstanding building characteristics. To best suit your corporate needs, it employs intelligent space planning with flexible and combinable office units averaging 36 square meters. Whole floor options for larger companies are available.
Modern building facilities include six high-speed elevators, 24-hour security with CCTV cameras in strategic areas, 100 percent back-up power and advanced fiber optic backbone. Other exceptional amenities include an elegant main lobby, a retail plaza at the ground floor, a fully-equipped business center for meetings and other small business functions, podium deck garden, balconies on every five levels, plus eight levels of secured parking.
In keeping with Parkway Corporate Center’s green orientation, its glass curtain wall is double-glazed with a low e-coating to reduce heat and UV (ultra-violet) radiation, reducing cost while raising energy efficiency and sustainability.
Having your business offices in Filinvest City in Alabang gives you great advantages with its increasing land values, allowing for continuous growth. Alabang also has a strong client base, enabling you to tap new markets and gain more customers, and a talented labor pool, making businesses thrive even further.
Additionally, Filinvest City puts you at a prime, strategic, and prestigious setting where a full spectrum of offerings—from premium lifestyle and retail facilities to one-of-a-kind residential concepts—are at hand for a true genuine work-live-play environment.
You also get to enjoy greater accessibility as Filinvest City has an efficient public transportation hub South Station and easily connects to the North and CALABARZON area through Skyway, South Luzon Expressway and Daang Hari Road. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is just ten kilometers away.
Owning an office space at Parkway Corporate Center at the premier CBD in the south, Filinvest City, truly has numerous benefits.
For more information, call (02) 8096517 or visit www.parkwaycorporate.com.
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| Hop on to your next flight using 16,000 Bonus Points when you apply for your own CEB GetGo Visa Credit Card. |
With a trustworthy lifestyle rewards program such as GetGo, traveling becomes exciting and rewarding in more ways than one. Whether you’re a young traveler itching to explore new destinations or a parent planning that much-awaited family getaway, GetGo has lined up a few tips to help fulfill your new year travel resolutions:
Watch out for seat sales
Local airlines such as leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific, have been enabling Filipinos to fly in and out of the country with its budget-friendly flight tickets. If you want to score cheap tickets to the most visited destinations like Hong Kong, Korea, Bohol, and Siargao, it helps to keep tabs on the latest promos and seat sales so you can fly on a discount. You can even fly for free on rewards points if you are a GetGo member.
Research about your dream destination
You can better enjoy an unfamiliar territory when you have good knowledge about what to do and where to stay for the trip. As budding travelers, it is advisable to read up about the destination and familiarize with the tourist spots so you would not get lost and get the most out of your vacation.
Prepare an itinerary
List down the places you want to visit and plot them in a schedule to manage time efficiently when you are already touring the destination. Keep your plans on your phone with helpful online travel apps. You can even book discounted tickets to popular tourist destinations on sites like Klook and get rewards if you are a GetGo member.
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With GetGo, you and the barkada can discover the most beautiful spots and sightsee the most interesting places across the world.
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Get a credit card made for traveling
Enjoy the best of traveling and unlock perks and benefits with your own travel credit card such as the Cebu Pacific GetGo Credit or Platinum Credit Card. With the CEB GetGo Visa Credit cards, you can fly to the hottest local and international destinations, dine at five-star restaurants, and even go on a cashless shopping spree while earning points to fly for free! You will even get exclusive merchant discounts, enjoy access to the airport lounge, receive additional 5kg baggage allowance, and have automatic transfer of points.
Making the year more fulfilling for travelers, GetGo gives everyJuan the chance to spend holiday trips and vacations by flying with its 16,000 Bonus Points Promo. Cardholders who will apply for Cebu Pacific GetGo Credit or Platinum Credit Card from now up to February 15, 2019 will receive 8,000 Bonus GetGo Points by spending P20,000 on the credit card within 65 days from approval date. On top of the initial offer, Cebu Pacific GetGo Platinum cardholders will also be given a unique promo code for additional 8,000 GetGo Points upon spending another P20,000 using the new card within the same period.
With 16,000 GetGo points, you can tick off places and activities that have been in your bucket list for a long time. From surfing in Siargao, island hopping in Palawan, celebrating festivals in Cebu, and even seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, you can enjoy the wonders of traveling with your CEB GetGo Visa Credit cards.
So, let your travel dreams take flight with GetGo and enjoy up to 16,000 bonus points to fly for free when you spend using your new CEB GetGo Credit Card. Apply now at http://bit.ly/CEBGetGoCreditCard and visit https://www.getgo.com.ph/promos/cobrand-8K-promo for full mechanics. Promo is extended until February 15, 2019.
For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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In the latest commercial for this best-selling Jollibee favorite, Anne shows off her Linamnam Ulam Happy Dance after taking a delicious bite of the Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak. With a 100% pure beef patty and flavorful mushroom gravy perfectly paired with steamed white rice, there’s no doubt that each mouthwatering spoonful will make you dance.
“Inspired by that familiar feeling when you just want to dance when enjoying delicious food, the ad perfectly captures the delight that courses through diners when they indulge in the Burger Steak,” Jollibee Marketing Director for Core Products Mari Aldecoa said. “The happy dance is triggered because the Burger Steak is more than delicious—it’s malinamnam! For years, it has brought great flavors and consistent quality that continue to make its fans, including Anne Curtis, want to do the Linamnam UlamHappy Dance with every bite!”
Treat yourself to the Beefy-Linamnam Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak, available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru transactions. Prices starts at PHP 50.00* (solo).
For more information about Jollibee’s products and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.
*Prices may vary across different locations.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Bonsai enthusiasts all over the Philippines shall celebrate as the Philippine Bonsai Society, Inc. (PBSI) and SM Supermalls join hands to showcase new and fun activities for mallgoers, such as exhibits, shows, events, and workshops led by local and international bonsai experts.
“We are thankful to the Philippine Bonsai Society for choosing SM malls as the venue for their exhibitions as we also promote our advocacy for the environment, to bring the ‘green’ malling experience to our customers.” said SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin.
‘We are very excited to bring bonsai art to a wider audience as we hold our shows and exhibits in SM malls across the country in the coming months,” said Philippine Bonsai Society President Bobby Gopiao.
Dubbed “SANIB PWERSA”, The Podium with a display of select and premium collections by over 30 clubs, Bonsai enthusiasts can also head to the north for the National Show on March 22 to 25 at The Block SM North EDSA. For the first time, three Japanese art disciplines will be featured at the event at SM North EDSA, thanks to the combined efforts of the PBSI, Natural Stone Society of the Philippines and Ikenobo-lkebana Society of Manila. Customers can also look forward to seeing rare bonsai species such as the Diospyros (Persimmons), a genus of over 700 species of desiduous and evergreen trees and shrubs; Tugas (Molave), a medium-sized tree which grows 15 meters whose leaves are compound with 3 leaflets; and the Sampalok (Tamarind), an attractive tree valued for its shade and edible fruit with bright green, dense, pinnate and feathery foliage.
The PBSI started as an informal group of enthusiasts back in 1973, and became a non-stock, non-profit association in 1975. Today. PBSI is an internationally recognized association with close to 500 active members and a growing number of followers among provincial bonsai clubs.
Discover the artistry and skill of Filipino bonsai experts, and learn tips and tricks on how to create the living at of bonsai at SM!
For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com.
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